St. Peter Catholic Church

Catholic Church
Pastor ......................... Reverend Monsignor John M. Costello
Associate Pastor ..................... Reverend Michael J. Esswein
Senior Priest in Residence ........................................................................................
..................................... Reverend Monsignor Gregory L. Schmidt
Deacons ................................................................................. Deacon Joseph Sulze
(Retired)
PARISH STAFF
Deacon Jimmy Broyles
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 ..................................................................................Larry Pfile
Liturgical Music Coordinator
Carol Bauer
Director of Youth Ministry ................................... Robby Francis
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
Robby Francis, Director of Youth Ministry
822-1347, ext. 3003
Office of Music Ministry
Carol Bauer, Liturgical Music Coordinator
822-1347, ext. 3005
Pastoral Council
Mrs. Patty Boyd, Chairperson 966-3835
Mr. Don Hesse, Vice Chairperson 966-2574
Ms. Angie Bernardi, Secretary 984-0519
Finance Commission
Mrs. Diane Hadler, Chairperson 822-0422
Mr. Dave Patritti, Vice-Chairperson 835-1170
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.
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YEAR OF PRAYER
ST. PETER PARISH PRAYER
Lord, thank you for the rich history you have
bestowed on our family of St. Peter in Kirkwood.
Blessed by your grace, we ask that you be present
in our parish today. Guide us as we celebrate our
gifts through worship, education and loving service.
Holy Spirit, create within us a vision for the future that
we live, witness and proclaim the good news of Christ.
Amen
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
http://www.stpeterkirkwood.org
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:45 to 4:45PM or by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday - Friday, 6:00AM to 10:00PM
St. Angela Merici Chapel in Ursuline Hall
adjacent to the Church building
For more information or to sign up for a weekly
Holy Hour of prayer contact
Kathy Fotouhi at 821-4347
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.

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 6, 2011
Praying the Mass Anew…
Body Language: The Connection of Words and Actions at
Mass
To fully understand the nature of Catholic worship in the liturgy,
we must always be mindful of one extremely important truth:
Liturgy involves our whole being. In other words, true worship of
God will not only be in mind and heart, nor only in words. Rather,
true worship involves our whole person – body and soul. Hence, it
is only proper that in our continuing overview of the new translation
of the words for Mass, we ought to consider our actions with our
bodies, and how these work together in the liturgy of the Church.
The words of John 1:14 once more can serve us well: “And the
Word became flesh, and made his dwelling among us.” These
words of truth express how God, who “pure spirit,” wills to take on
our human nature. In this topic of how our bodies are involved in
worship, what can be taken from the truth of God becoming flesh
(which is a mystery of faith that is referred to as the “Incarnation”)
is that our bodies are integral to who we are. Hence, to worship
God fully truly requires our whole being – body and soul. In fact, if
we do not acknowledge the necessity of our bodies worshiping God
fully, none of the sacraments of the Church would have any
meaning, as the sacraments use material realities (bread and wine,
for example) to communicate and offer us spiritual gifts or graces –
the divine life of God.
Certainly all are clearly aware that the celebration of Mass contains
times of standing, sitting, and kneeling. These actions are not by
chance. Each action or gesture seeks to place us in a proper frame
of mind and heart to encounter God‟s presence. For example,
during the times we stand, we use our bodies to help keep our
minds attentive to the sung or spoken words of prayer or Sacred
Scripture. When we are to kneel, we invite ourselves to become
humble of heart, making ready to receive the Lord‟s Real Presence
in the Eucharist. Sitting, for its part, offers us a way of making our
bodies comfortable, that we might listen and meditate with greater
ease. Each of these postures, taken alone, has a depth of purpose.
When understood in connection with each other and within the
whole Mass, they can facilitate our entrance into an encountering of
God with all our being.
Where do the words of the prayers fit into this praying with our
bodies? Consider those prayers that are prayed at given moments.
We stand for the beginning of Mass, uniting ourselves and our
intentions with all who are present (and with the whole Church).
We kneel during those most sacred of words, spoken first by Jesus
himself at the Last Supper, through which bread and wine become
his own sacred flesh and blood. In these, or any of the parts of
Mass, we will find that the outward action fits the importance or the
intentions of the words, so that our bodies help our minds and
hearts to receive what we hear, and to express what we say.
Similarly, the gesture of “bowing” is frequent at Mass, as another
way of showing reverence. Truly, all are to make “a bow of the
head” not only before receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, but for each
and every speaking of the holy names of Jesus and Mary, and on the
feasts of saints, the name of the given saint – once more connecting
our bodies to the spoken word. In addition, all are to make a
“profound bow,” that is, a bow “ from the waist” in praying the
words of the Creed that refer to the mystery of the Incarnation (And
the Word became Man). In the new translation, these words are:
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and
became man.” In this way, we do not simply say the words, but our
whole being, body and soul, word and action, takes part in our
worship of God.
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In our continuing exploration of the new translation, might we all
keep in mind these truths: that liturgical prayer is not only in words –
but it involves our whole being as well. Our bodies truly do help us
to worship God properly, opening us up to a deeper encounter with
the Word, “who give his flesh for the life of the world.”
Questions of the Week:
What is the point of bowing and genuflecting?
While both acts of bowing and genuflecting as signs of reverence and
adoration signify how God in heaven came down to earth, and
literally touched earth by taking on our human nature, genuflecting is
more properly an act of adoration. A bow (of which there is a deep
bow from the waist called the “profound bow” and the lesser “bow of
the head”) causes us to lower our bodies toward the ground, mindful
of Jesus who became “lower than the angels “ (Hebrews 2:9). By
genuflecting, or in touching our right knee to the ground, while we
once more acknowledge God‟s loving act of taking on our human
nature (literally touching the earth), we more properly give adoration
to Jesus, who is our Savior and at whose name “every knee shall
bend”(Philippians 2:10). Genuflecting is thus used in adoration of the
Eucharist, both on the altar and when reserved in the tabernacle, as an
act of adoration toward our Savior and true King, present in the
Eucharist.
What about standing, sitting, and kneeling?
These postures have varied purposes and histories. Standing is a
posture of attentiveness and respect, while kneeling can convey either
a disposition of humility and adoration, or of penance (or both
together). We sit during times of meditative listening, or moments of
silent, private prayer.
Through the Middle Ages, and even to this day in parts of Europe,
church buildings rarely were built with pews – hence, standing for
the whole Mass was/is the normal posture. Sitting has only become
an accepted posture because of the presence of pews. Kneeling, as
witnessed by the custom of recent centuries of having the people
kneel to receive Holy Communion, has entered into the Mass
according to further invitation to express adoration and humble
receptivity in approaching and partaking of the Eucharist.
Today, we stand for such parts of Mass as the Introductory Rites, the
Gospel, the Creed and Prayers of the Faithful, the Lord‟s Prayer, and
the Concluding Rites as an expression of reverence and attentiveness
to the spoken words and responses. Kneeling is reserved for times
that are distinguished by the call for adoration (the Eucharistic Prayer
and during Holy Communion), while sitting is used during the
readings, the homily, and preparation of the gifts, as these are
moments of meditation and listening.
Your Attention Please!!!!
There is a little old lady (she blends in beautifully) on the loose in
our church who is depositing derogatory newspaper clippings
against the Church and the priesthood in our missalettes and
bulletins. She usually strikes before Mass begins (usually one of
the Sunday morning Masses) and during the entrance rites of the
Mass. You will notice her wandering from pew to pew or section
by section of our church depositing her vile trash. If you see,
literally, the proverbial “little old lady” sticking well placed and
carefully prepared newspaper clippings in any part of the
church or in any book, crevice, doorway, bulletin board of our
church please contact an usher immediately. We are trying to
stop the dissemination of this blasphemous bilge and gross
garbage from our church. It is disturbing literature for people of
prayer and it is trespassing upon sacred ground.
Msgr. Jack
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MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, November 7
6:45AM Curt Weingartner
8:15AM Dave Shepard
Tuesday, November 8
6:45AM Dave Shepard
8:15AM Margaret Casey Morrison
Wednesday, November 9
6:45AM John Polizzi
8:15AM Inabel Baldwin
Thursday, November 10
6:45AM Roshney Simon
8:15AM Anthony Burkemper
Friday, November 11, Veterans Day
6:45AM Roberta Prante
8:30AM Arthur E. Lottes, Jr.
Saturday, November 12
8:15AM Bernard J. Callanan
5:00 PM The Book Family
Sunday, November 13
7:30AM Loretta Flynn
9:00AM Ron Zinkl
11:00AM People of St. Peter
6:00PM Charles J. Shell
MASS SERVERS
Saturday, November 12
5:00PM Isabella Council, Isaac Smith,
Luke Barber
Sunday, November 13
7:30AM Patrick Charles, Cooper Thompson,
Scotty Villhard
9:00AM
11:00AM
6:00PM
Addie Jaudes, Haley Williams,
Chris Thornberry
Mark Enslin, Matt Enslin,
Joe Patritti
Joe Bellon, Kate Bellon,
Annie Weldon
PAPER RECYCLING . . .
The paper recycling bin has been moved to the northwest end of
the Adams Lot.
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
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED . . .
to deliver welcome packets to new parishioners. If you are
interested please call Jay Ryan at 822-1339.
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Scheduled Eucharistic Minister - November 12/13
Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( )
Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister?
Call Bob & Trish Martin 821-3303
Saturday, November 12
5:00PM: M. E. Dick, A. Hennessey, S. Imig, G. Prante,
L. Schrock, P. Baker, P. Foerster, D. Imig
Sunday, November 13
7:30AM: R. Girard, E. Bante, L. Hackethal, B. Lauber,
J. Sulze, L. Flick, J. Collins, K. Kelley
9:00AM:
11:00AM:
6:00PM:
J. Gau, K. Carmody, K. Morgan, K. Fotouhi,
(M. Brown), (D. Lauber), (K. Mersmann),
(C. Pennington)
B. Nortmann, D. Nockels, T. Waldschmidt,
P. Killian, (K. Komotos), (R. Medley),
(P. Waldschmidt), (J. Kammer)
J. Enslin, M. Lorbert, P. Jacober, N. Mahn,
K. Miller, M. A. Barber, M. Mahn
LECTORS
Time First Lector Second Lector
Saturday, November 12
5:00PM Mary Tichy Edd Jennings
Sunday, November 13
7:30AM Kathy Thames Rob Thames
9:00AM Randy Krone Mary Lou Bennett
11:00AM Jim Einspanier Martha Broyles
6:00PM Catherine Enslin John Behl
November 6, 2011
SCHOOL LITURGY SCHEDULE
November 11 St. Martin of Tours &
Veterans Day 8:30AM K-8
November 16 St. Margaret 8:15AM K-3
November 17 St. Elizabeth 8:15AM 4-8
November 23 St. Clement 8:15AM K-8
November 29 8:15AM K-3
November 30 St. Andrew 8:15AM 4-8
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 6, 2011
Sunday: Wis 6:12-16/1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14/
Mt 25:1-13
Monday: Wis 1:1-7/Lk 17:1-6
Tuesday: Wis 2:23-3:9/Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/
Jn 2:13-22
Thursday: Wis 7:22b-8:1/Lk 17:20-25
Friday: Wis 13:1-9/Lk 17:26-37
Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9/Lk 18:1-8
Next Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/
Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21
©Liturgical Publications Inc

November 6, 2011
“BOOK OF THE NAMES OF THE DEAD”
The Book of the Names of the Dead will be placed in the front of
Church, on the right side, by the altar through the month of
November. Please pray for the repose of the souls of those who
have gone before us and for comfort for those who mourn.
ST. PETER PARISH CHRISTMAS EVE
CHILDREN’S CHOIR INFORMATION
“JOY TO THE WORLD, THE LORD IS COME!”
Children of the parish, grades 3-8, are invited to sing at St. Peter
Parish Christmas Eve 4:00PM Mass.
Required Rehearsals: (At least) Any TWO of these Three
Monday, December 12 4:00-5:00PM
Saturday, December 17 3:00-4:00PM
Monday, December 19 4:00-5:00PM
Rehearsals will take place in church (in the music room
downstairs) Enter though the Stained glass door.
Arrival on December 24th:
Please arrive at church by 3:15PM.
Thank you for sharing your gifts with St. Peter Parish!
“Special Occasion Choir”
Do you have a gift for liturgical music
but can’t make a weekly time commitment?
Join the 9:00AM St. Peter Choir
and be part of the next
"Special Occasion Choir"
on the Feast of Christ the King
Sunday, November 20
There will be one practice on
Wednesday, November 16, 7:00PM in church!
Want more information? Contact Carol Bauer, Coordinator of
Liturgical Music cbauer@stpeterkirkwood.org
ATTENTION ALL VETERANS
PLEASE NOTE MASS TIME CHANGE TO 8:30AM
On Friday, November 11, 2011, St. Peter School and the Student
Council will sponsor our third annual Veterans Day
Commemoration and reception. We would like to honor any
veteran who would like to join us for that day. (Please keep in
mind that “veteran” means anyone who has served. One does not
need to have served in a war to be a veteran).
If you are a veteran, or if you know of someone who is a veteran
and could join our celebration, please forward that person‟s name
and address so that we can extend a personal invitation.
We will begin with 8:30AM Mass (changed from 8:15AM) on
November 11th. After Mass, there will be a short reception for
the veterans in the cafeteria, followed by an assembly in the gym.
Any veteran is welcome along with a guest. Please contact
Nancy Muller at St. Peter Catholic School (314-821-0460) by
October 30th so a formal invitation can be sent.
Mass time will be moved from 8:15AM to 8:30AM
on November 11th only!
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.
ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK
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314-822-1191
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Please Support Those Who Advertise In Our Church Bulletin!
KIRK CARE CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
This year we will again have a food collection at the 9:00AM Mass on Thanksgiving Day. The food will go toward the Christmas
food box distribution for those in need in our area. We are asking for donations of non-perishable food and paper products.
Any checks should be placed in an envelope marked for Kirk Care.
The food will be picked up on Thursday, December 8th. Food donations brought after Thanksgiving should be placed in the rear West
entrance of Church any time the Church is open. NO CLOTHES PLEASE.
St. Vincent de Paul and Kirk Care share the food pantry and both will be working hard during the Christmas season and throughout the
coming year to help those in need among us. Your continued generosity makes this possible. A list of suggested items is shown below:
Spam Peanut Butter Spaghetti and Sauce Beef Stew Jelly Canned Vegetables
Ravioli Canned Fruits Macaroni & Cheese Cereal Tuna Boxes of Pasta
Pork & Beans Baked Beans Rice Kleenex Toilet Tissue
Money to buy the food vouchers is always welcome.
Anyone wishing to volunteer for this project gathering and sorting of food will be Thursday, December 8, at Community Church of
Christ, 830 North Kirkwood Road, packing the boxes on Friday, December 9 and distribution to families, Saturday, December 10th. The
fun begins around 8:00AM each morning and we are usually finished by Noon.
Our Sincere Thanks.
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November 6, 2011
HELP!
Girl Scout Troop 3524
is working on their
Silver Award
and we need your support!
We are collecting the
following items for
MARY RYDER HOME
(A home for battered women)
ST. PETER SCHOOL NEWS
“Forming students who know, love and serve God”
2012-2013 Kindergarten and Pre-School Information Night
November 15 th – Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the gym.
Please join us and hear about the great things
happening at St. Peter School.
Prospective parent will get a chance to learn about our school
and visit the Teachers’ classrooms.
Personal tours are also available. Please call 314-821-0460
ext. 2. We’d love to show you around!
The Parent Network of Catholic High Schools . . .
invites you to attend: Advice from the Top!
Ten Things Administrators Want You to Know.
Principals from Nerinx Hall, Priory, Kennedy Catholic, and
Ursuline will be the featured panelists. It will be held on
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 7:00 pm at Ursuline Academy,
341 South Sappington Rd. T he presentation is free, and all are
invited and welcomed to attend.
*New or gently used games
*Personal care items
*Nature magazines
*Women’s magazines
*Arts and crafts supplies
*Wii games (particularly dance &
Michael Jackson)
PLEASE JOIN US! ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES!
St. Peter Scout Troop hosts the
annual Pancake Breakfast.
Join us for all the pancakes you
can eat served piping hot.
Sunday, November 13th,
8:00AM until 11:00AM.
All proceeds support Scout programs and projects.
Please bring your donations to the
church’s gathering area
or
school lobby
between now and
December 1 st
ST. PETER CLASS OF 2012
WREATH AND HOLIDAY GREENS SALE
The class of 2012 will be selling Holiday
greens from St. Louis Baisch and Skinner
to support class activities including the 8 th
grade trip and graduation. If you display
fresh greens in your home or business for the holidays, please
consider supporting the 8 th grade. Greens will be delivered
Saturday December 3. For additional information, please
contact any St. Peter 8 th grader, or call Kim Moran, 680-6694.
Thank you in advance for your support.
If you have any questions, please call
Alena Schaeffer: 443-7273
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St. Peter High School Youth Ministry will meet every Sunday
from 7:00-8:30PM in the Deutschmann Room. All high school
teens are welcome to come hang out, pray and learn about their
faith. On Facebook? Join the group “St. Peter‟s H.S. Youth
Ministry” to stay up to date with what‟s going on in St. Peter‟s
Youth Ministry. If you have any questions, you can reach Robby
Francis at rfrancis@stpeterkirkwood.org or 314-822-1347.
EARN AND LEARN OFFICE HOURS
Monday & Wednesday 2:45-3:00PM
Tuesday 5:45-6:45PM
Thursday 8:00-9:30AM
Sunday 10:00-11:00AM
Remember to use Earn and Learn cards for school supplies! We
carry Walmart, Target, and Walgreens cards. There will be a
limited supply of Office Depot and Office Max cards. Fall sports
needs? We have Sports Authority and can order Dick‟s Sporting
Goods cards as well.
STS. TERESA & BRIDGET FOOD PANTRY
(FR. GARY’S PARISH)
“If you can‟t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”
Mother Teresa
THANKSGIVING IS COMING!!!
THE NEXT DELIVERY DATE IS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST
We all have enjoyed a warm breezy fall. Now the nights and
days have started to cool and we look forward to a family
Thanksgiving feast.
Sts. Teresa & Bridget pantry is busy preparing a feast for those
who are unable to do it for themselves.
On November 21st, St. Peter will deliver to Father Gary‟s parish
our offering that will help make a hearty feast for others.
Let us thank God by sharing our bounty.
DROP OFF LOCATION ~
Candy and John Behl, 319 East Adams, Kirkwood (block and a
half east of the YMCA). Please donate cans that are no larger
than 30 ounces, anything larger is difficult to carry for all of us.
THE ANGELS ARE HERE
Fr. Gary, pastor of Sts. Teresa & Bridget parish has announced
that ANGEL BAKED COOKIES are now being sold at the
Kirkwood SHOP „n SAVE grocery store on Manchester Road.
Look for the big cookies packaged individually in Blue and Gold
wrappers labeled ANGEL BAKED COOKIES. Check out these
websites: angelbakedcookies.org. or Frgary.com.
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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November 6, 2011
WELCOME TO TGIF—TO GROW IN FAITH!
THIS SUNDAY!
Join us as we discuss this week‟s topic, Perseverance in
Prayer, in the St. Peter Library, Ursuline Hall, this
weekend on Sunday, November 6th, right after the 9:00
Mass!
Traditionally, TGIF, or Mystagogy, is for all who came into the
Church at the Easter Vigil last April. These once-a-month
sessions provide an opportunity to share in each other„s spiritual
journey. However, this group is for all Catholics! Even if you
have been a Catholic since birth, you may feel called to be a part
of this group.
We will share the Gospel message, ask questions, and listen to
each other. This can give us another opportunity to grow together
as one body in our faith! We will get started after 9:00AM Mass,
around 10:15AM and should be finished by 11:15AM.
RETIRED RELIGIOUS NEED YOUR SUPPORT
By 2019, it is projected that retired religious will outnumber wage
-earning religious by nearly four to one. Your gift to the
Retirement fund for Religious helps ensure that elderly Catholic
sisters, brothers, and religious order priests receive the care they
so richly deserve, now and in the future. Please give generously
to today‟s second collection
DAY OF REFLECTION . . .
The Ursuline Sisters invite women ages 18-35 to a day of
reflection on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 9:30AM-4:00PM
at Ursuline Center, Kirkwood, MO. Women considering a
possible call to religious life can gather with sisters and
participants for prayer, information, discussion, and deepening
their discernment skills. To register or for more information,
contact Sr. Elisa Ryan at elisaosu@gmail.com or 314-825-9973.
THANK YOU FOR 15 YEARS OF SERVICE
TO ROOM AT THE INN
This year marks St. Peter Parish's 15th year of participation in the
Room at the Inn program! We are grateful for the hundreds of
parishioners who have helped to make each evening we hosted
one of hospitality, warmth, and caring for our guests. Thank you
for your generosity and service to those who find themselves in
need. God bless you.
St. Peter hosted 8 homeless guests (six women and two boys, ages
6 and 2) on Friday, Oct. 21. Thanks to the following parish
volunteers who so generously donated their time and talent to
make our guests feel welcome: Pat and Kent Ragland, Diana
Miller, Theresa and Ricky Heinlein, James Leahy, Rich, Laura,
Stephen and Billy Hughes, Brian Fitzgerald, Teresa Rogers,
Elizabeth Palombo, Marianne Hagerty, Judy Jackson and Joan
and Mike Turnure.
New volunteers are always welcome to cook, help with set up,
stay overnight, host and drive. Please call Jim (965-1939) or
Larry (821-7929) if interested.

PARISH LIBRARY NEWS
Here are some websites
that may be helpful during the
coming seasons of Thanksgiving,
Advent, Christmas and beyond.
Pauline Books and Media
http://www.pauline.org/
A premier Catholic publisher and book store,
with books, e-books, smartphone apps, and other
Media, run by the Daughters of St. Paul. Check the
section on Publishing which includes Downloads for
Catholics and Pauline Kids and JClub. Also click the tab
Discover Hope. Located at 9804 Watson Road, 63126.
Phone: 314-965-3512. They have an adoration chapel
open to the public during store hours.
Catholic Free Shipping
http://www.catholicfreeshipping.com
An extensive site with 22 sub-listings under the
heading Catholic Books. Some are the staples,
such as, Spiritual Reading, Prayer Books, Catechisms,
the Sacraments, Church History, etc. But there are also
Family Books, Children‟s Books, Wedding Books, Coloring
Books, Youth Books, Healing Prayers, Current Issues & more.
Separate sections under Catholic Gifts include music and
DVDs. Under Information is listed the Catholic blog.
Dynamic Catholic
http://www.dynamiccatholic.com/
A new site in progress with some unique offerings.
Free items - popular books, such as My Life With the Saints
by James Martin, SJ, the Mass Journal, the DVD “The Seven
Pillars of the Catholic Spirituality” by Matthew Kelly. The only
cost is S&H. A 2011 reading list is available. Or you can sign up
for Food for Thought, a daily email with a 10-second
inspirational thought. Check Dynamic Catholic Events.
Participate in the 2011 Catholic Survey and 100 Great Things
Happening in the Church. In 2012 the Sunday Homilies series
and the Question of the Day will come online. Under Catholic
Moments and Everyday Life, topics are gradually being
developed. A site to bookmark.
Got Questions?
FOR YOUR QUILTING NEEDS . . .
Rely on St. Peter Quilters. We do patchwork
and embroidered tops. If necessary, we can
assemble embroidered blocks into beautiful quilt
tops. Also, baby quilts for sale.
For more information, call Theresa at 314-821-8433.
November 6, 2011
About the changes that will be taking place
in the Mass on the First Sunday of Advent?
About the New Roman Missal?
If your answer is “YES!”
please come to the Church on
Monday, November 14 th at 7:00PM
to hear
Msgr. McCumber,
the Director of the Office of Worship,
and
Sr. Cathy Doherty,
Pastoral Associate at Our Lady of Guadalupe,
for an in depth overview about the changes
that will be taking place.
They will discuss
the history and development of the Roman Missal,
the specific changes that will be taking place,
any questions that you have.
If you have any questions about the presentation,
please contact Linda Doyle at 314-822-1347.
(1) Jessica Langford & Patrick Austermann
Because I delivered the poor
who cried for help, and the
fatherless who had none to help
him. Job 19:12
Is God calling you to help hurting children?
Join us on November 10, 2011 at 6:30PM
Information Session For Prospective Foster & Adoptive Families
Come hear how you can help a foster child realize his or her
potential.
WHERE: Good Shepherd Children & Family Services
1340 Partridge Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63130
RSVP to Katherine(314-854-5716)
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ACTS Retreats
The next ACTS retreats
will be held in
February of 2012!
The women’s weekend will be held on
February 2 nd – 5 th .
The men’s weekend will be held on
February 23 rd -26 th .
To register for these retreats, please contact
Cathy Herrmann at 314-822-1347 or e-mail
her at cherrmann@stpeterkirkwood.org

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Class
November 6, 2011
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER EVENTS:
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE
for the K.C./Country Club Plaza
Trip! Thursday-Friday, December
1-2.
Sign-up DEADLINE is THIS Sunday, November 6th.
See below for more details!
*Tuesday, November 8:
Tour of the Hill, SIGN-UP Deadline is Sunday, Nov. 6th!
$15 Hill Tour includes transportation, Italian Culture presentation
at St. Ambrose, a ravioli making demonstration at Mama
Toscano's, tour of an inside Bocce court, plus visits to a couple of
Italian markets on the Hill.
Cost of lunch (order off menu) at Favazza's is not included.
*Wednesday, November 16:
50+ Meeting; Fair Trade Presentation (Plowshares items available
for purchase – Just in time for Christmas!)
*Thursday-Friday, December 1-2:
Train trip to K.C./Country Club Plaza!
~$50 roundtrip train transportation; ~$115 overnight stay per
room rate at Country Club Plaza Holiday Inn; shuttle service to
and from Union Station, and within 3 mile radius of hotel.
SIGN-UP Deadline is Sunday, Nov. 6th!
*Tuesday, December 13:
Christmas Potluck – Entertainment by Larry Bommarito!!
*Sat, Dec. 17:
Christmas Traditions in Old St. Charles on Main Street!
To sign up for any of the events listed above, please contact
Kay Komotos (314.984.0054) or Charlene Henke (966-4168)
Spiritual Direction. . . Are you searching how to deepen your
relationship with God? Consider a companion to explore your
faith journey. Please call Mary Lou Bennett at 314-835-1189 or
email blessing101@live.com.
TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled.”
Matthew 23:12
“Exalt” seems like such a pompous word. Who among us would
put ourselves on a pedestal and sing our own glory? Yet, that’s
what we do when we think that we get all the credit for our
accomplishments. We must humbly acknowledge that all we have
and all we do is a result of God’s blessings to us. Thus, we are
called to give back to God in gratitude for all that He has given to
us.
Offertory for October 30, 2011
Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 1,922
335 Envelopes Returned 22,451.
Loose Donations $1,561.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Adoration means putting God first in our lives. In
the Gospel (Mt 22:34-40) Jesus says, "You shall
love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all
your soul, and with all your mind. "In the bible it
also says, "Put the Lord first in your life and all the
rest will be added unto you."
Committing to a weekly Holy Hour can feel like a sacrifice at
times, but God is never outdone in generosity!
The following Holy Hours are in need of an adorer:
Monday 7:00PM
Thursday 3:00PM and 6:00PM
Friday 6:00AM and Noon
The following hours are in need of a partner:
Monday 8:00AM, 3:00PM & 6:00PM
Tuesday 7:00AM, 2:00PM, 4:00PM & 7:00PM
Wednesday 9:00PM
Thursday 11:00AM and 8:00PM
Friday 6:00PM
Please call Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347.
Prayer List: Please pray for the following parishioners
who are in need of God‟s healing presence:
Mary Bauer, Mary Fuegner, Colleen Barrett, Mary Brueggeman,
Jim Felling, Dorothy Friedrich, Olga Marden, Cornelia Schindler,
Scott Goddard, Stephanie Baer, Darrell LaChance, Christopher
Day, Addie Neal, Jesse Kinslow, Peg Brady, Sally Chenot, Mary
Dykstra, Denise O‟Rourke, Julie Simpson, Cameron Elias, Dana
Kras, Jane Dubois, Maggie Brennan, Jessica Colter, Patrick
McNamara, Bill Walborn, Virginia Saputo, Donna Friskel, Crissy
Carroll, Glenn Shepperd, Mark Weidenbenner, Michael H. Kopp,
David Benson, Jeanne McCamish, Dorothy Meehan, Allen Chott and
Beverly Shortal.
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, Sgt. Donald Robert Marschall, Jr., Michael
C. Wood, Army, Airman Joseph Sidlo,M/Sgt Don Haga, A/C
Christine Haga, 1st
Colin Moran, Army, Sgt. Erik Thompson,
Warrant Officer Alicia G. Mejia-Adkins, Sgt. 1st Michael
Adkins, U.S. Army Capt. Nicholas Jablonski, USMC, Sgt. Mark
Nitz, USMC, USAF, Pfc. David Schmiedeskamp, Pvt. David Michael
Johnston, Capt. Mark Jackson, IV, LCPL Peter Lucier and 2nd
Lieut. Jeremy Reynolds, U.S. Army.
Please remember the deceased and their loved ones in your
prayers:
Victoria P. Salini, mother of Victor J. Salini.
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November 6, 2011
Saint Peter Parish
Let‟s Show „em Drive
Sunday, November 20 – 8:00am to 1:00pm
In the Parish Center
The next parish blood drive is coming up in just
TWO WEEKS! You may remember that there were
special prizes at the last drive. There won‟t be
anything except the normal tasty treats from
McArthur‟s Bakery at this drive. That‟s why I‟m
calling this one the “Let‟s Show „em” drive; let‟s
show them that we can still produce a great number
of units, even if we don‟t offer extra prizes!
Come and donate so that some hospital patient can
celebrate another Thanksgiving with family and
friends!
For those who think they cannot donate, please ask
me about your situation. Many rules have changed,
and you may be eligible to donate now. So if you
want to donate, please ask!
Charles Lucier
Phone 314-304-1226
Email clucier@sbcglobal.net
Signups will be this weekend, November 5 th and 6 th
after all masses. Or, you can sign up on line:
www.bloodcenterimpact.org
use sponsor code 9246
You may never know who gets your blood, but it‟s
safe to say that, whoever does, is VERY thankful that
you did donate!
October 30, 2011
Jovi Katherine Canfield, daughter of Christopher and Jennifer
Canfield.
Lucas Patrick King, son of Kevin and Jessica King.
Harry William Monroe, son of Timothy and Katie Monroe.
Lauren Margaret Quint, daughter of Eric and Mareily Quint.
Gabrielle Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Michael and Angela
Smith.
Arianna Marie Smith, daughter of Michael and Angela Smith.
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SILVER STREAKS EXERCISE PROGRAM AT ST. PETER…
Come join us on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in
Ursuline Hall in the Msgr. Deutschmann Room.
This is a good hour-long workout that isn‟t too strenuous. It will
get you moving and keep those joints mobile. Silver Streaks is a
chair-based class to benefit people with arthritis, stiffness or who
just want to keep moving. Maybe you are looking for something
to get you started, to go with your walking program or to add
some variety. The program is designed to improve overall
flexibility, balance and strength. Try it, you will like it. Cost is
only $5.00 per session, payable on the day you attend. The
instructor, Holly Ohmes, is certified by the Arthritis Foundation.
For questions, please call 822-1347, Cathy Herrmann, Secretary.
PEACE IN MOTION . . .
Tai chi, qigong, mindful movement, and contemplative
movement are gentle forms of exercise and stress reduction that
improve balance, blood pressure, immunity and an overall sense
of well being. Each class ends with a guided meditation. Classes
are held Thursday mornings at 9:00AM in Ursuline Hall. Classes
are $5 per person per class, pay as you go, and led by Susan
Marting. Try it…you‟ll be glad you did!
EXERCISE FOR ARTHRITIS
Come join this group exercise and education program designed
for those with arthritis and related diseases. Our goal is to reduce
pain and stiffness, and help maintain or improve mobility, muscle
strength, and function.
Classes are free and held at Kirkwood United Methodist Church,
201 West Adams, in room 110 from 1:00-2:00PM. This on-going
class meets every Tuesday from 1:00-2:00PM.
We will be sitting or standing for exercises. Wear comfortable
clothing and non-slip shoes. All abilities welcome.
Classes are sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Carol
Connolly, parish nurse, is the certified instructor.
Call 314-966-8167 if you have questions.
YOGA FOR FLEXIBILITY SERIES
NOVEMBER SCHEDULE
These yoga classes provided by Optimal Lifestyles, Inc. will
build flexibility, strength, and balance. Learn stress management
techniques to quiet the mind, increase concentration, and build
body confidence.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bring your yoga mat and any
props you have. This Hatha Yoga class is for all levels.
Date: Tuesdays: November 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
The cost will be $25.00 for a four (4) week session.
Location: Msgr. Deutschmann Room
Scholarship money is available for those who need it. To
register, please drop by Ursuline Hall or call Cathy Herrmann at
314-822-1347. The $20.00 is due at the first session on
November 8th.