St. Peter Catholic Church

Catholic Church
Pastor ......................... Reverend Monsignor John M. Costello
Associate Pastor ..................... Reverend Michael J. Esswein
Deacons ................................................................................. Deacon Joseph Sulze
(Retired)
PARISH STAFF
Deacon Jimmy Broyles
Deacon Richard Renard
Deacon John Komotos
School Principal................................................................................... John Freitag
Assistant
School Principal........................................................................................ Mary Rath
Director of Adult
Faith Formation ................................................................................... Linda Doyle
Director of Elementary
Faith Formation ...................................................... Janice M. Hartmann
Business Manager ................................................................................ Jim Gerdes
Liturgical Music Coordinator
Carol Bauer
St. Peter Mission Statement
Built on the rock of St. Peter, the Apostle of faith,
love and forgiveness, we are a Catholic parish
dedicated to live, witness and proclaim the good
news of Christ through worship, education and
loving service to each other and our community.

Visit us on the Internet at
www.stpeterkirkwood.org
or send your comments to:
parishsitemanager@stpeterkirkwood.org
Sacrament of Baptism
Please call the Rectory (966-8600) for details
regarding participation in the preparation program.
We encourage expectant parents to make
arrangements for the preparation program at least a
few months prior to the birth of their child.
Sacrament of Marriage
Please contact the rectory for details regarding
the preparation program. In accordance with
Archdiocesan policy, couples should contact a
member of the parish clergy at least six months
prior to their proposed wedding date.
Holy Orders and Consecrated (Religious) Life
If interested, please call the parish rectory or the
Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at 792-6460
Rectory/Parish Office
243 West Argonne Drive
Saint Louis, Missouri 63122
966-8600 (Phone)
966-5721 (Fax)
Saint Peter Elementary School
Pre-K thru Eighth Grade
215 North Clay
Saint Louis, Missouri 63122
821-0460
Offices of Faith Formation
Linda Doyle, 822-1347, ext. 3001
Parish School of Religion
Jan Hartmann, 822-1347, ext. 3004
Office of Youth Ministry
Stephanie Rheinheimer, 822-1347, ext. 3003
Office of Music Ministry
Carol Bauer, Liturgical Music Coordinator,
822-1347, ext. 3005
Pastoral Council
Mr. Bill Carmody, Chairperson 984-0534
Mrs. Sue McAtee, Vice Chairperson 965-5203
Mrs. Patty Boyd, Secretary 966-3835
Finance Commission
Mr. Tim Figge, Chairperson 835-3533
Mrs. Marie Appelbaum, Vice-Chairperson 966-1053
St. Vincent de Paul Society
314-289-6101 Ext. 2220 (Voice Mail)
Calendar Coordinator
Cathy Herrmann, 822-1347, ext. 3002
Parish Center
821-6219
Bulletin Deadline!!
Articles intended for publication in the Bulletin must be
submitted to the rectory by Monday, at 3:OOPM for the
following Sunday’s Bulletin. All announcements must be
in writing with a name and telephone number attached.
Please remember St. Peter Catholic Church in your will.
STEWARDSHIP
CALLED
TO
Give and it will be given to you.
(Luke 6:38)
SERVE
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have.
(Hebrews 13:16)
What Does God Want?
God simply wants you to be thankful for the gifts
and blessings of your life... and to reflect your gratitude
in your daily way of life. Think about what’s possible.
Listen to your heart. Challenge yourself to grow.
That’s what God wants.
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:OOPM (Satisfies Sunday obligation)
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:OOAM, 11:OOAM and 6:OOPM
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday: 6:45AM & 8:15AM
Saturday: 8:15AM
Holy Day Mass Schedule
Consult the bulletin for Mass times
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:45 to 4:45PM or by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday - Friday, 6:00AM to 10:00PM
Angela Merici Chapel in Ursuline Hall
adjacent to the Church building
Please call Peg Brady, 966-8333 or
Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347 for questions or
to sign up for a weekly Holy Hour of prayer.
Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday of the month at
12:30PM. Parents are expected to participate in a Baptismal
Preparation Program. Please call the rectory to arrange for
the Baptismal Preparation Program and a date for Baptism.
Weekly Anointing and Prayer
After the 9:OOAM Mass each Sunday, we will celebrate
the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, for anyone
who has the need to receive this sacrament. This is meant
to include such concerns as upcoming diagnostic tests,
limitations of aging, anxiety, depression, undue stress,
addiction, etc. for all ages.
Please gather in the pews at the front of church
and the priest will be with you approximately
10 minutes after Mass is over.
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18th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 1, 2010
Q & A: Always at Mass? Is the wedding always at Mass?
The Church’s Rite of Marriage, published in 1969 as part of the
liturgical reforms following the Second Vatican Council (1962 -
1965), actually provides three forms for a Catholic wedding
liturgy. “The Rite for Celebrating Marriage During Mass” is
normally used when two Catholic marry. “The Rite for
Celebrating Marriage Outside Mass” is used when a Catholic
marries a baptized person from another Christian church. “The
Rite for Celebrating Marriage Between a Catholic and an
Unbaptized person” is used when a Catholic marries someone
who is not a baptized Christian, including a catechumen.
In the first form, the wedding (the rite of marriage) is celebrated
within Mass – between the liturgy of the word and the liturgy of
the eucharist. In the second and third forms, the marriage rite is
celebrated after the liturgy of the word, which ends with a
concluding rite instead of being followed with the liturgy of the
eucharist. Each of these forms is equally valid and holy.
A wedding is a holy celebration. Whenever a Catholic marries a
baptized person, whether that person is Catholic or from another
Christian church, the marriage is considered a sacrament.
(When a Catholic marries someone who is not baptized, the
marriage is recognized and blessed by the Church, but is not by
definition a sacrament because sacramental marriages involves a
covenant between two baptized persons).
The different forms of celebration are an attempt to respect the
consciences of all involved and to enable a celebration in which
all can participate.
Why might it be a good idea to celebrate one of the two forms of
the wedding liturgy that do not include Mass? Even if only one
partner is Catholic, shouldn’t she or he “receive communion” on
the wedding day? It would, of course, be good for the couple to
be able to share in the Eucharist after exchanging their vows.
But if both bride and groom cannot (and this also may mean that
many friends and family members of either bride or groom
cannot), it is often better not to celebrate the Eucharist. The
Eucharist is our ultimate sacrament of unity - of communion. To
celebrate the Eucharist in a situation where a large number of
those present cannot share in it, especially where the bride or the
groom is noticeably unable to share in it, runs the risk of turning
this very sacrament of communion into a sign of something that
divides instead of unites us. This is why the Church gives us
three forms with which to celebrate marriage.
Preparing Yourselves to Celebrate Marriage….
The months before a wedding are usually a time of intense
planning for the “big day.” Here are three things not to overlook
in preparing for a Catholic Wedding:
1. In the Roman Catholic Church, the couple is the minister of
the sacrament of marriage…not the priest. The bride and groom
exchange vows to each other. The priest or the deacon serves as
the Church’s chief witness; he does not “pronounce them
husband and wife.” Other roles in a Catholic wedding include
two additional witnesses ( the “best man” and the “maid or
matron of honor”), lectors to proclaim the scripture readings and
intercessions, music ministers to lead the assembly’s singing,
and , if the wedding takes place within Mass, additional
ministers of communion (as needed).
2. Some things are essential for a Catholic wedding; others are
not. Essential things include the scripture readings, homily,
statement of intentions (“Have you come here freely and without
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reservation….?”), consent or exchange of vows, and nuptial
blessings. Things that are not essential include seating guests of
the bride and guests of the groom on separate sides of the aisle,
keeping the bride and groom apart before the wedding, unrolling
a white aisle runner before the entrance procession, lighting a
unity or wedding candle, and placing flowers before the statue of
the Blessed Mother.
3. There are no spectators at a Catholic wedding. The bishops at
the Second Vatican Council made “full, conscious, and active
participation” by all worshippers “the aim to be considered before
all else” in liturgy (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 14). Just
as at Sunday Mass, certain individuals fulfill various ministries
within the wedding liturgy but the entire assembly of worshippers
celebrates the liturgy. When you go to a wedding, listen
attentively to the scriptures the couple has chosen, sing the music
they have selected, respond to the prayers in a strong voice. The
enthusiastic participation of the entire assembly of worshippers is
the best gift anyone can give to the couple on their “big day.”
Blessed are You, Lord, our God, who daily gifts us with
Time…From Prayers for the Domestic Church by Edward
Hays….
“You who are Lord and Creator of Space and Time yet who lives
beyond them, we praise you and honor you for the gift of
minutes, hours, days and years.
Each second of life that You give is precious and profound.
We pause now so as not to take these gifts for granted -
so that we may remember in a holy way that all time is holy,
a gift which calls forth songs of gratitude from our hearts.
We pause to gratefully remember those holy persons of ages past
who call us to measure time in a godly way.
We call to mind:
Noah, counting forty rainy days and nights,
Job, waiting with longing in prayerful patience,
and Mary of Nazareth, numbering her nine months.
For those persons today who call us to take time for work and
play,
to make time for love and praise, to create time for rest
and the leisure necessary for creation, we lift up our hearts in
thanks.
We who live in the present, recall the past so that by our
remembrance we might more fittingly prepare for the future
time.
We who stand in the middle of a trinity of time -
past, present, and future –
do bless You, Source and Sustainer of all seasons.”
Bless this one now…the gift of summer.
“Blessed are You, Lord our God who daily gifts us with time.
Amen.”
Don’t look now but the calendar says, August 1 st ! That means
“Back-to-School” sales in stores. Yikes! Slow down,
Summer! Enjoy this great season while you can, folks. I’ll see
you in church! Please remember in your prayers Monsignor
Alphonse Westhoff, our former pastor and parish priest for
44 years and the builder of our church, on the occasion of the
16 th anniversary of his death on Saturday, July 31 st .
Monsignor Jack
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August 1, 2010
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, August 2
6:45AM Clarence Adler
8:15AM Maurice J. Killian
Tuesday, August 3
6:45AM Carol Bamert
8:15AM William Monafo
Wednesday, August 4
6:45AM James Lang, Sr.
8:15AM Dr. Bill Haynes
Thursday, August 5
6:45AM Theresa Bernsen
8:15AM Gary Schmiedeskamp
Friday, August 6
6:45AM Roger Morse
8:15AM Daniel Mohs
Saturday, August 7
8:15AM Frank Ulrich
5:00 PM Mary Margaret Probst
Sunday, August 8
7:30AM Bill Mason
9:00AM Dorothy Cunningham
11:00AM People of St. Peter
6:00PM Ken Davies
MASS SERVERS
Saturday, August 7
5:00PM Nathan Pence, Maggie Hennessey,
Nicholas Wojciechowski
Sunday, August 8
7:30AM
9:00AM
11:00AM
6:00PM
Jake Eschbacher, Alex Molner,
Josh Simon
Grace Rogers, Mary Claire Rintoul,
Edward Bottom
Albert Reinwart, Anna Hesse,
Joe Mueller
Haley Williams, James Sly,
Jack Morris
ADORATION . . . COMMUNITY . . . THEOLOGY . . . SERVICE
A C T S
COMMUNITY:
We are called to be a community of faith, the people of God. It is
through one another and through participation in the community
of Christ that we grow, receive support and forgiveness, and bring
Christ to the world.
Is this what you’re looking for??
SAVE THESE DATES:
Women’s Weekend: February 3-6, 2011
Men's Weekend: February 24-27. 2011
ST. PETER ACTS RETREATS
MERCY RETREAT CENTER
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Scheduled Eucharistic Minister - August 7/8
Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( )
Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister?
Call Jim Meady 314-849-1810.
Saturday, August 7
5:00PM: M. Bender, R. O’Meara, D. Imig, K. Renard,
L. Hollabaugh, P. Baker, R. Ross, S. Imig
Sunday, August 8
7:30AM: M. C. Krusing, M. A. Shepard, Sr. M. Kleffner,
B. Lauber, M. Brown, J. Shea, K. Miller,
E. Bante
9:00AM:
11:00AM:
6:00PM:
P. Byorth, R. Zoellner, K. Morgan, G. Pfeffer,
(B. Doyle), (J. Meady), (L. Etzkorn),
(H. Bernsen)
G. O’Grady, M. K. Drexler, M. Raizman,
R. Young, (M. O’Grady), (R. Medley),
(G. Meesey), (S. Randall)
S. Jensen, N. Judge, M. Wilson, B. Biele,
G. Jensen, L. Baebler, J. Enslin, B. Menousek
LECTORS
Time First Lector Second Lector
Saturday, August 7
5:00PM Edd Jennings Marion Blanchfield
Sunday, August 8
7:30AM Jim Haas Martha Broyles
9:00AM Colleen Pence John Behl
11:00AM Roy Mueller Diane Cantwell
6:00PM
Kathy Thames
ST. PETER YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP
Are you a parent with young children who'd like to meet more
of your peers? The St. Peter Young Families Group offers
social, spiritual and service activities for families with children
under school age. Visit www.stpeteryoungfamilies.com or e-
mail stpeteryoungfamilies@gmail.com to be added to our e-
mail distribution list for notification of upcoming events.
YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP
Have you ever wanted to say the
rosary as a family but just
thought your kids were too little
or would not pay attention?
Maybe you don't even remember how to say the rosary but might
if you were reminded. The Young Families group at St. Peter
Parish has decided to make saying the rosary a true family event!
We will meet in church the 4th Monday of each month from
6:30-7:00PM and say the rosary for a special intention. All you
need to bring is a rosary and your family. There is no need to
worry that your kids might be loud or not pay attention, all will
add to the overall meaningful prayer our families can offer.
Our next monthly rosary will be on
Monday, August 23rd at 6:30PM!

August 1, 2010
Prayer List: Please pray for the following parishioners
who are in need of God’s healing presence:
Walter Dayhuff, Marie Lavin, Karen Eichholz, Dorothy Puleo,
Liam Kocher, Agnes Droppelman, Jack Morris, Joshua Beck, Bob
Hutcheson, Mary Bauer, Bud Voegtli, Mary Fuegner, Colleen
Barrett, Mary Brueggeman, Clare Greenley, Jim Felling, Dorothy
Friedrich, Judy Collins, Olga Marden, Blake Schoenberg,
Cornelia Schindler, Charlene Henke, Scott Goddard, Stephanie
Baer, Darrell LaChance, Christopher Day, Addie Neal,
Jesse Kinslow, Lou Harms, Sue Perry, Peg Brady, Sally Chenot,
Mary Dykstra, Kristie Winnett, Denise O’Rourke, Rev. Gerald
Palcheck, Wendel Folks, Mary McIntosh, Julie Simpson, Doris
Templemeyer, Cameron Elias, Dana Kras, Jane Dubois, Maggie
Brennan, Kevin Kundert, Jessica Colter, David Shea, Patrick
McNamara, Bill Walborn, Dr. James O’Rourke, Virginia Saputo,
Allen Chott, Donna Friskel and Allegra Ladendecker.
Please pray for the safety and well being of the following loved
ones of our parishioners who have been called to military service:
Charles E. Williams II, US Army Warrant Officer, Cpl. John R.
Weber, III, USMC, Major Matthew Kelly, Pvt. Donald Robert
Marschall, Jr., Michael C. Wood, Army, Cpl. Patrick Barry, USMC,
Airman Joseph Sidlo,M/Sgt Don Haga, A/C Christine Haga, 1 st Lt.
Colin Moran, Army, Sgt. Erik Thompson, Warrant Officer Alicia G.
Mejia-Adkins, Sgt. 1 st Class Michael Adkins, U.S. Army Capt.
Nicholas Jablonski, USMC, L. Cpl. Mark Nitz, USMC, USAF, COL
David G. Bellon, USMC, Pfc. David Schmiedeskamp, Pvt. David
Michael Johnston, Capt. Mark Jackson, IV and Ltc. D. A. Sims II,
US Army.
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July 6-Sept 11 Sept 13-May 31, 2011
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232 Old Sulphur Spring Road
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A REMINDER REGARDING SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Sr. Mary Jacqueline Pratt, OSU can be reached at 314-686-1781
or mj.pratt@att.net.
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RCIA
Are you ready for an exciting journey???
Then come along with us on this conversion journey to
Christ!
Ehren Dodson, Chris Emert and Kyle Wootten
are beginning the journey, and as members of St. Peter
worshiping community, we are going along. This journey begins
with prayer. One of the things we do really well as Catholics is
pray!! So let’s begin our journey by remembering each one of
these “inquirers” in our daily prayers.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning
more about the Catholic faith or you would like more
information about the RCIA process, please call
Linda Doyle at 314-822-1347 or e-mail her at
ldoyle@stpeterkirkwood.org.
MEN’S GROUP
How frequently do we pray?
Have we had our prayers answered?
What are our traditions when it comes to Catholic prayer?
Does Liturgical prayer help us in the understanding of the
Catholic Church?
At this week’s Men’s Group meeting, we’ll reflect on the Gospel
readings for the day as well as use the new Compendium of the
Catechism as we discuss “Christian Prayer.”
Please join us. All men of the parish are welcome. The next
meeting will be held this Saturday, August 7th, in the rectory
basement. Schedule as follows:
7:15AM Discussion
8:15AM Mass
STS. TERESA & BRIDGET FOOD PANTRY
(FR. GARY’S PARISH)
For July, St. Peter parish donated over 1,210 items of food to
Sts. Teresa & Bridget Food Pantry. We are helping those that
need it the most. Thank you.
If you are unable to deliver canned goods to our home or carry
them from your car please call us and we can pick up your
donation.
Our next delivery will be August 16th.
Candy and John Behl, 319 East Adams, Kirkwood (block and a
half east of YMCA), 965-3390.
A SPECIAL REQUEST FROM FR. GARY . . .
OLD CARS NEEDED: Sts. Teresa & Bridget parish is very busy
with many projects in North city, having transportation is a
necessity. Check out Fr. Gary's web site, "frgary.com".
Planning to trade an old car and willing to donate it? A tax
donation letter of the Blue Book value will be issued to donors.
Please contact: Sts. Teresa & Bridget Parish. 314-371-1190.

August 1, 2010
PARISH LIBRARY HOURS
(located in Ursuline Hall)
Mondays and Thursdays…9:00AM-3:00PM
First Sunday of each month…8:30AM-12:30PM
In our Biography section we have biographies of many of the
saints, but we also have biographies of other very interesting
people. Following are reviews of two books:
“Iran Awakening,” by Shirin Ebodi
(winner of the Nobel Peace Prize)
The author describes her girlhood in Tehran, her education, and
her early professional career as a female jurist…until hard-line
clerics demoted her after the Islamic Revolution. One reviewer
says, “A must read…may be the most important book you could
read.”
“The Spirit of Notre Dame,” by Jim and Jeremy Langford. This
book tells stories of miraculous athletic comebacks and incredible
victories against the odds, of the Notre Dame grad who survived
the Bataan Death March by focusing on the university. This is an
inspiring biography of many heroes.
The Book Club membership is filled. We are currently reading
“My Life With the Saints” by James Martin, SJ. Our next
meeting will be August 19th at 3:00PM in the library. We will
discuss the book and choose our next book.
The STS Foundation is looking for warm, loving homes for
High School Foreign Exchange Students for the 2010/2011 school
year. All family types are welcome to apply including: traditional
and non-traditional, empty nesters, older couples, young couples
and single parents. You would provide separate bed, family
meals and a safe and nurturing environment. Students bring their
own spending money and health insurance. If you and your
family would be interested in opening your home and heart,
please call STS Area Rep Julie Orr at 314-298-1228.
TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE
“Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the
door will be opened to you.” (Luke 11:9)
Jesus assures us that if we ask Him, God will take care of what
we need. The problem is that in our culture we often confuse
what we really need with what we simply want. We need very
little. However, we usually want so much more. A good steward
only asks God for what he needs.
Offertory for July 25, 2010
Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 1,911
333 Envelopes Returned $17,346.
Loose Donations $1,438.
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FROM THE DESK OF THE
YOUTH MINISTER . . .
High School Youth Group is
THIS Sunday and every
Sunday from 4:00-5:30PM in Ursuline Hall! We have a great rest
of the summer planned. Be sure to join us!!
SPECIAL COLLECTION
Today, August 1, a special collection will be taken up for the
Latin America Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis.
This collection is the only source of funding for our 3 Priests who
presently serve in Bolivia. Other than Haiti, Bolivia is the poorest
country in the Western hemisphere. Our Priest Missionaries
depend on us so that their missionary work may continue. Please
support Bishop Casey, Father Hayden and Father Michler and the
people of Bolivia whom they serve, thanks to our donations. May
God reward you for your sacrificial gift and prayers!
PARISH SUMMER HOURS
Please note Summer Office Hours (beginning June 14, 2010) for
the Rectory Office, Ursuline Hall and the School Office:
Rectory Office: Summer hours will be 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Monday through Friday.
Ursuline Hall: Summer hours:
Month of July - 8:30AM - 3:00PM, Monday through Friday.
Month of August - 8:30AM - 3:30PM, Monday through Friday.
School Office:
Month of July - school office will be closed.
Month of August - will open on August 2nd , 9:00AM -
3:00PM, Monday - Friday.
WELCOME VISITORS
We are happy you decided to worship with us today. Please
introduce yourself to Father following Mass in the Gathering
Area in the back of church. If you would like information about
registering as a new parish member please call Jay Ryan at 822-
1339 or contact the parish office (966-8600) for a registration
form.
The Welcoming Committee
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 1, 2010
Sunday: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23/Col 3:1-5, 9-11/Lk 12:13-21
Monday: Jer 28:1-17/Mt 14:13-21
Tuesday:
Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Mt 14:22-36 or
15:1-2, 10-14
Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7/Mt 15:21-28
Thursday: Jer 31:31-34/Mt 16:13-23
Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/Lk 9:28b-36
Saturday: Hb 1:12---2:4/Mt 17:14-20
Next Sunday: Wis 18:6-9/Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12/
Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40
©Liturgical Publications Inc

“MARTHA’S MEALS”
A committee is being formed to discuss the possibility of
providing food/refreshments for bereaved families after the
funeral Mass of their loved one.
If you would be interested in being a part of this ministry, call
Peggie Baker (821-7827) or Madeleine Whyte (909-7704).
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH
Does your middle or high school student
have what they need to make his/her
upcoming school year a success?
Come to P.E.A.K.’s (Partnership for
Educational Achievement in Kirkwood)
First Annual Education Fair. All middle
and high school students who live or attend school, public or
private, within the Kirkwood School District boundaries are
invited.
Saturday, August 7th
Noon to 4pm
Room 200/201 in the Student Center
St. Louis Community College at Meramec
The Education Fair will include:
Career Choices and How to Prepare for Them: Mini-Seminars
on topics such as Coursework, College Application Process,
Essay Writing, Finding Ways to Finance Your Education and The
Missouri A+ Program.
Personnel from the Kirkwood High School Guidance Department,
several Missouri Universities and the Kirkwood Fire and Police
Departments will be available to answer questions and share
information.
Healthcare: Free Sports Physicals, Free Eye Exams, Free
Scoliosis Screening, Dental Information, Resources for Health
Care, Social Services, Alcohol and Drug Education, Emotional
Health and Safety.
Enrichment Activities: Red Cross Certified Babysitting and CPR
class sign-ups, Kirkwood Parks Department, Kirkwood Human
Rights Commission, Banking for Teens, Driver’s Information,
KHS’s My Brother’s Keeper Club and Sign-ups for Volunteer
Activities.
For more information, or to contact P.E.A.K., visit our
website www.PEAK63122.org.
SENIOR SUMMER SERIES AT SHEPHERD’S CENTER
1333 WEST LOCKWOOD AVENUE, GLENDALE 63122
314-961-2669
Aging is good….and as we face life’s transitions sometimes we
need a little more information. Join us four Tuesday evenings,
August 10 through 31, from 6:00-7:30PM for this series designed
for seniors and/or their children. Topics covered are writing an
ethical will, de-clutter and downsizing, top 10 things you need to
know when living alone and local senior living options. Cost is
$7 each week or $21 for all four sessions. For more information
and to register call 961-2669 and enjoy the summer with us!
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MUSIC MINISTRY AND
CHOIR YEAR KICK-OFF
Thinking about joining
the choir?
August 1, 2010
How about cantoring,
ensemble, instrumental or other musical ministry?
Would you like more information about how you can get
involved?
Come to the Music Ministry and Choir Year Kick-Off & BBQ
Wednesday, August 25th
6:00PM-9:00PM,
103 N. Harrison Avenue
(directly across from Mudds Grove)
RSVP to: Carol Bauer, Liturgical Music Coordinator 822-1347,
ext. 3005 or cbauer@stpeterkirkwood.org
WOMEN'S WHITE HOUSE RETREAT
Ps 27:11 “Lord show me your way; lead me on a level path..."
Prayer keeps the soul in communication with God's way. Come
aside and spend some quiet time with the Lord. For Retreat
information contact White House Retreat at www.whretreat.org
or call Betty Nordmann at 966-4811.
2010 Weekdays 2010 Weekends
September 13 - 16 September 3 - 5
(Labor Day Weekend)
October 4 - 7 November 18 - 21
October 18 - 21 (Weekend)
November 15 - 18
IS YOUR CHILD OR A STUDENT YOU KNOW
STAYING IN ST. LOUIS TO ATTEND COLLEGE?
For students who are active Catholics, who are interested in
becoming Catholic, or who are still searching for their
spirituality, the University of Missouri St. Louis-Catholic
Newman Center (CNC) offers a warm and welcoming place to
study, relax, pray, play ping pong, and hang out. We have
student-centered evening masses, faith sharing groups, and
leadership opportunities to help college students transition into a
deeper faith with active roles in the church and the world. With
everything from barbeques, wiffleball, service trips, retreats, a
stocked kitchen, a student computer lab, spiritual direction, and
free WiFi, each young adult will find a place that they belong.
Any college students taking classes in the St. Louis area are
welcome! For more information or questions contact Kay
Dieckmann @ kay@cncumsl.org or visit us at www.cncumsl.org.

August 1, 2010
Beginning August 19th:
EARN AND LEARN OFFICE HOURS
Monday, 6:30 - 7:30PM(when PSR reconvenes)
Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:00PM
Thursday, 8:15 - 9:30AM
Sunday, after 9:00AM Mass and before 11:00AM Mass
(approximately 10:00 - 10:55)
Earn and Learn will be in the gym for “Back to School” Sunday
on August 22nd.
THE ROOM AT THE INN
On Friday, July 16, St. Peter Parish hosted two single women for
dinner, overnight, and breakfast. Thanks to the following St.
Peter parishioners who generously gave of their time to help set
up the accommodations, drive, cook, provide fellowship, and do
laundry: Ron and Sarah Luetkemeyer, Jim, Denise and Mike
Luetkemeyer, John, Maureen, Owen, Brady, Riley and Devin
Luetkemeyer, Russell, Mary Beth, Cooper and Shane Thompson,
Judy Jackson, Marsha Bauer, Mary Sweeney, and Jill Vogel.
The Room at the Inn program is a great opportunity to practice
stewardship by sharing our time and blessings with those who are
not as fortunate. We will resume our normal hosting of guests
next month and every third Friday of the month thereafter.
If you would like additional information about the program or
would like to volunteer, call Jim (965-1939), Pat (966-3165), or
Larry (821-7929). We host guests on every third Friday of the
month. Thank you!
ATTENTION, FIRST GRADE FAMILIES AND NEW FAMILIES!
St. Peter Parish School of Religion is here for you, and classes
will begin on August 30th! If your children attend the Kirkwood
Schools, other public schools or private non-Catholic schools,
religion classes are held weekly on Monday evenings from 6:30-
7:45PM in our Parish School of Religion. About 360+ parish
children in Grades 1-8 gather in small classes of 15 or under led
by adult catechists who are parents or parishioners. Preparation
for sacraments is included in the classes at the appropriate grade
levels. Students entering Grades 2 and 8 where sacraments are
received are required to attend religion classes in PSR or Catholic
school the year prior. One simple call to Ursuline Hall, 822-
1347, will get you started with registration. For more information
about the program, including contact names and numbers and
e-mail, go to www.stpeterkirkwood.org and click on the link to
“Parish School of Religion”. Please note the yellow
informational brochures in the pamphlet rack in the gathering
space. Welcome to St. Peter Parish School of Religion!
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
Sunday School classes for pre-schoolers will begin in late
September. Classes are held during the 9:00AM Mass, so that
parents can attend that Mass. Children who are 3 years old by
July 31, 2010 through Kindergarten age may be registered to
attend. Classes are held in the school building, and include a
lesson, music, and crafts. Registration forms are available in the
pamphlet rack in the gathering space in church. Registration
forms may also be obtained at Ursuline Hall, 822-1347.
DEADLINE for registration is August 27. Catechist for 3 year
olds is needed for Fall 2010! If you love children, sharing your
faith and close encounters with glue sticks and markers, please
contact Jan Hartmann, Director of Elementary Faith Formation at
Ursuline Hall, 822-1347 Ext. 3004. This is a great ministry to our
young families!
July 25, 2010
Henry Axton Byrne, son of Brian and Stephanie Byrne.
Emily Clare Drochelman, daughter of Michael Drochelman and
Kathryn Ries.
Keira Marie Fox, daughter of Christopher and Melissa Fox.
DISCOVERING GOD IN OUR LIVES
A 2-DAY WOMEN’S RETREAT AT THE
NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS
Retreat Presenter: Heather King
Friday, September 10, 2010
and
Saturday, September 11, 2010
For more information, please contact Diane Green
at 1-800-233-6264 or email: dgreen@oblatesua.org.
ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK
ALL AIR SYSTEMS
HEATING & COOLING
CALL YOUR NEIGHBOR AND FELLOW PARISHIONER
MARK JACKSON
314-966-5600
Please support those who advertise in our church bulletin!
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SAVE THE DATE - FRIENDS OF BIRTHRIGHT RUN/WALK
The Friends of Birthright are holding their ninth annual Run/
Walk on Saturday, August 28, in Creve Coeur Park - Tremayne
Shelter. Check-in begins at 7:30AM followed by a 6K Race
around the Lake and 1 Mile Fun Walk at 8:30AM and a 1/4 Mile
Youth Run with FREDBIRD® at 9:15AM. You can register as
an individual or team at
www.firstgiving.com/birthrightstl or 314-808-1845.

August 1, 2010
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Family Holy Hours of Adoration before the Most
Blessed Sacrament are essential and beneficial to the
entire family. Everyone from the very youngest to
the oldest can participate.
Family prayer binds its members together and carries
them through life's difficulties. The purification and
sanctification of each person occurs in prayerful
family life.
(from "Family Hours of Adoration" by Linda Bracy)
This booklet is available on the chapel bookcase (in the tray
where the schedules are kept) for use by families. It contains
prayers and suggestions for Family Holy Hours. Consider
signing up for a special weekly Holy Hour for your family...and
watch the blessings flow!
The following Holy Hours are available:
Wednesday 7:00AM Wednesday 12:00Noon
Thursday 8:00AM Thursday 11:00AM
Friday 7:00AM Friday 8:00AM
Friday 6:00PM Friday 7:00PM
Please contact Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347 for more information.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION. . .
is an opportunity for those searching for deeper meaning in their
lives to meet regularly with a companion in faith. It is a
conversation to find their core relationship with God and what
God desires of them.
Please call Mary Lou Bennett at 314-835-1189 or email
maryloubennett@hotmail.com.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
The society of St. Vincent de Paul is having the raffle of raffles!!!
GRAND PRIZE: Two roundtrip tickets to New York City for
four days and three nights. You will stay in a hotel overlooking
Central Park, go to the new Yankee Stadium to see the Yanks and
Tampa Bay Rays play, dinner at a trendy New York eatery, two
tickets to a top Broadway play and last but not least meet Bill
O’Reilly in his studio while he hosts his “O’Reilly Factor” and
also get a $3,000 shopping spree in The Big Apple.
SECOND PRIZE: Roundtrip airfare for two ANYWHERE in
the entire continental United States.
THIRD PRIZE: Two tickets to the 2011 Super Bowl in the new
Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
FOURTH PRIZE: Two tickets to the 2011 annual Major League
Baseball All-Star Game in Phoenix, Arizona.
FIFTH PRIZE: A $1,000 shopping spree at the Weekends Only
Furniture Store.
Tickets are $100 each and the drawing is August 30, 2010.
The New York trip will be 9/20-9/23, 2010.
Half of the proceeds from the $100 tickets sold here will stay in
our St. Peter Conference to serve the needy. For tickets contact
Mary at 966-8947.
Thank you for your support.
ST. PETER AND PAUL SOUP KITCHEN
The volunteers for the St. Peter and Paul soup kitchen in Soulard
served 72 hungry guests on Saturday July 3. We usually serve
100-140 guests on a week night meal, but weekend meals are
much more lightly attended. We had plenty of food thanks to our
cooks and donors of side items.
We collect men's t-shirts and socks monthly for the homeless
men's shelter in the basement of St. Peter and Paul church. If you
are able to donate NEW men's t-shirts or socks for these less
fortunate men, please deliver them to Mary Raizman's home at
311 Weston Oaks Court in Kirkwood. You may leave them on
the front porch.
If you have clothing (especially men's) that you no longer need
we are also able to offer it to the diners who come for a meal.
Many of them are homeless and depend on the charity of others
for their food as well as their clothing. These items may also be
delivered to Mary Raizman's home.
Questions about this ministry may be sent to Mary at
mraizman@charter.net or at 314-822-2715.
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ST. PETER WOMEN'S GUILD
GOOD NEWS . . .
Fellow parishioner, Martha Caldwell, has agreed to
join the Women’s Guild planning committee. Now,
we still need a few other ladies to step forward.
If you are able, please contact Kim Pannell ASAP at
kimberlypannell@sbcglobal.net or 314-280-6808.
No experience is needed, merely a desire to keep
the St. Peter Women’s Guild tradition alive and
continue the fellowship.
“By wisdom a house is built, and by
understanding it is established; by knowledge the
rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant
riches.”
Proverbs 24:4

August 1, 2010
THE TRAVELING VOCATIONAL
CHALICE PROGRAM - TO PRAY FOR VOCATIONS
Many parishioners have signed up to take the chalice
home and display it in a place of honor, where it can be
noticed by all during the week. These parishioner(s)
will pray around the chalice every night for vocations to the
priesthood and religious life. Prayers for vocations will
accompany the chalice.
Listed below are the dates and the families who will be taking
home the Traveling Vocational Chalice after the Sunday
11:00 Mass during the month of August:
August 1
August 8
August 15
August 22
August 29
Scott and Pam Debandt
Doug and Martha Caldwell
The Brian Gosser Family
The Fotouhi Family
Charlene Henke
If you are interested in signing up for a week please call Cheryl
Elder at 314-965-1573 for more information.
3RD ANNUAL ST. LOUIS WALK FOR DEPRESSION
SUPPORTING CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES
Catholic Family Services, a Catholic Charities Federation
Member, who provides mental health programs and services, is
looking for walkers. We are looking for a family or group of
individuals from your parish to register to walk on behalf of
Catholic Family Services and/or pledge funds. This event is a
great opportunity for folks to come out and show support for a
wonderful cause that will help continue mental health programs
and services.
The Walk is a family fun oriented event perfect for all ages and
abilities. Bring your dog and enjoy the entertainment, face
painting, and hear the speakers as we help to raise the awareness
of how Depression is a major issue for so many individuals and
families. Register today to walk on behalf and show your
support for Catholic Family Services. Join the “Friends of
Catholic Family Services” Team today and help Catholic Family
Services reach their goal!!!
WHEN: Saturday, August 14th, 2010
TIME: Walk day Registration opens at 8:00AM.
The Walk starts promptly at 9:00AM.
WHERE: Old Playground Shelter, at the Grand Blvd.
Entrance of Tower Grove Park
WHAT: 5K Walk
FEE: Adult (16 & Older) $20
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children ages 15 &
Under) $35
To register visit www.thewalkstl.org
We look forward to walking with YOU on August 14th!
KNIGHTS CORNER
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Fraternal Brotherhood.
The four basic principles that guide the Knights of Columbus are
Charity–Fraternity–Unity–Patriotism
Fall activities planned:
BBQ in August
St. Elizabeth’s Fair booth
St. Gerard Magella’s Fall Fest
Green Tree Festival
Sports Trivia night
Tootsie Roll drive for Cardinal Glennon Hospital
Old News Boys Day
Adopt-a-Family for Christmas
Adopt-a-Patrol for troops
Pro-Life march in Washington
If you are a Catholic man over the age of 18 and would like
information about becoming a Knight, contact Dave Renard at
314-581-7111 darenard@earthlink.net or Tom Dougherty at 314-
422-4342 tjdougherty@sbcglobal.net
Meetings for new members are the 4 th Thursday of each month
from 7:00 to 9:00PM at St. Peter’s Rectory (lower level).
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THE CYC IS SEEKING GAME OFFICIALS
FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON
You must be at least 14 years old and must
complete the training program.
New Referee Training:
Sacred Heart in Valley Park
August 3rd from 5:30 to 10:00PM
and August 5th from 6:00 to 10:00PM
Returning Referee Training:
Sacred Heart in Valley Park.
August 10th from 5:30 to 10:00PM
On Field Training:
Ste. Genevieve Dubois
August 31st from 6:00 to 9:00PM
Interested? Questions? Contact Dennis Harms at
dennissharms@yahoo.com or 314-471-6625.
BULLETIN PRESS RELEASE
The Catholic Youth apostolate and the Fr. William Scheid Players
will celebrate 30 years of performances in 2010 with Cole
Porter’s “Anything Goes” on Friday, August 20, Saturday,
August 21 and Sunday, August 22, 2010. All performances will
be at the Florissant Civic Center. Tickets are $14 each or $12 for
seniors and groups of 25 or more. Contact Sarah at 314-792-7611
for tickets or ad information.