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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Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 3, 2010 

The Sunday Eucharist…. 

Why do we fill up the seats in church from the back to the front? 

Maybe it’s piety: We sit in the back because, aware of our many 

failings, we don’t feel worthy to draw near. Maybe it’s the 

culture: We sit in the back because our mothers taught us never 

to claim the best seats or make ourselves the center of attention. 

Maybe it’s selfish: We want to be able to skip out early. 

Whatever the reason, it causes a practical problem: The front 

seats are usually emptier, creating a gulf between the Lord’s 

table and the Lord’s people. And latecomers stand in the back 

rather than march up to the front where everyone can see that 

they’re late. 

Let’s show some hospitality here! Let’s fill the church up from 

the front to the back, leaving the back rows for those who come 

later or late or for young families with children. And…..let’s 

fill each row from the center: If you’re the first one in the row, 

don’t hug the end (unless you’re a minister and will need to get 

in and out). Move into the middle so that others may come and 

sit beside you. 

Filling in the front seats first isn’t proud or arrogant. It’s part of 

the ministry of hospitality that all of us who are baptized are 

called to exercise. It’s a simple act of kindness that helps the 

church to gather better around its Lord, so that we may give God 

thanks and praise. 

Sunday…Renewing Baptism 

Whenever a group of people gather for a public event, it is usual 

for them to identify themselves in some way. Uniforms, team 

jackets or color-coded name tags announce to friends and 

stranger alike common interests or origins. At Sunday Eucharist 

we remind ourselves of our kinship with one another and with 

Christ through baptism in the rite of blessing and sprinkling of 

holy water. This rite, familiar to some as the asperges from the 

pre-Vatican II liturgy (from the test that was chanted), calls to 

mind our unikon with the death and resurrection of Jesus. The 

revised ritual reminds us that the sprinkling rite is appropriate at 

any Sunday liturgy, for it expresses the paschal character of 

Sunday…every Sunday is a little Easter. It is particularly 

appropriate during the Easter season and on feasts in which 

baptismal images are highlighted. 

After the sign of the cross and the greeting, the blessing and 

sprinkling with holy water is actually the first option, and the 

penitential rite is the second. The rite of sprinkling is simple: 

The presider invites the assembly to pray silently, then blesses 

the water. In some places, salt, a symbol of strength and flavor 

and effectiveness, among other things, is added. Then the 

assembly is blessed with water. The priest and other ministers 

may walk through the assembly generously sprinkling the 

people, or people may come forward in a procession and sign 

themselves with the water. In either case, an abundant use of 

water signifies God’s overflowing love and mercy. As in the 

sacrament of baptism itself, many levels of meaning come into 

play: Water signifies cleansing, protection from evil, newness 

of life, forgiveness of sin and God’s saving deeds. 

After the sprinkling rite and opening prayer, the liturgy of the 

word begins. Immediately we do what baptized people are called 

to do. We listen to God’s word, offer prayers for the needs of all, 

give thanks and praise, and share in the body and blood of our 

Lord. Conscious of our shared baptismal heritage, we are sent 

forth to announce the good news which we ourselves have seen 

and heard. The old Latin ending for Mass, Ite Missa Est, poorly 

translated, “Go, the Mass is ended,” really should have been 

translated, “Go, you are sent forth to make a difference.” That is 

a much more fitting conclusion of Holy Mass. 

From the “Hooray and Halleluia” Department… 

During the summer some of our Girl Scouts from St. Peter were 

very busy completing work on 21 decorated suitcases for 

donation to foster children. As part of the parish’s involvement in 

Fostering Faithful Families these girls decorated these suitcases 

with themes ranging from Sponge Bob to princesses to teen idols. 

The suitcases will be used to transport the clothes of foster 

children to their foster homes or adoptive homes. The girls are 

members of our present 8 th Grade class from St. Peter and in the 

process they earned their Silver Award in Girl Scouting. Thanks, 

girls, what a wonderful project that was…a true labor of love. 

The girls from Girl Scout troop 2206 are: Anna Hesse, Abby 

Skinner, Madeleine LaValle, Haley Williams, Addie Jaudes, 

Natalie Mulligan, and Molly O’Brien. In addition another girl 

scout from St. Peter, Katie Ferris, made blankets to go in the 

suitcases. By the way all the suitcases were donated by 

parishioners for the project. Way to go, girls! Thanks, too, to 

Theresa Williams of our parish, the contact person for Fostering 

Faithful Families, who distributed the finished suitcases to the 

foster children through One Heart Ministries. 

Girls, you made us all so very proud of you! 

Don’t forget our new mantra: “Please come to Mass early 

enough not to disrupt. Leave late enough not to insult. (The 

Mass does not end until the final blessing). Worship 

reverently enough not to distract. And dress proudly enough 

not to offend.” Enjoy October, truly one of Missouri’s best 

months. And….I’ll see you in church! 

Monsignor Jack 

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October 3, 2010 

MASS INTENTIONS 

Monday, October 4 

6:45AM Paula Moynihan 

8:15AM Edward Thornhill 

Tuesday, October 5 

6:45AM Helen Lock 

8:15AM Jim Terpenning 

Wednesday, October 6 

6:45AM Clarence Adler 

8:15AM Rose & Cy Beckring 

Thursday, October 7 

6:45AM Curt Weingartner 

8:15AM Michael Joseph Baker 

Friday, October 8 

6:45AM Sam & Caroline Farace 

8:15AM People of St. Peter 

Saturday, October 9 


5:00 PM Margie Nockels 

Sunday, October 10 

7:30AM Robert L. Tillman 



6:00PM Roger Morse 

MASS SERVERS 


5:00PM Nora Brooks, Will Hebrank, 

Lucy Sidlo 


7:30AM Emily Sindelar, Isabelle Trokey, 

Abigail Carey 

9:00AM 

11:00AM 

6:00PM 

Isabella Council, Ricky Heinlein, 

Jack Hueseman 

Stephen Hughes, Olivia Loudenslager, 

Laura Nobel 

Meghan Appelbaum, Kathleen Sullivan, 

Annie Weldon 

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 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 

Scheduled Eucharistic Minister - October 9/10 

Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( ) 

Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister? 

Call Jim Meady 314-849-1810. 


5:00PM: L. Schrock, C. Tenting, J. Temme, A. 

Hennessey, 

P. Forester, M. E. Dick, S. Schoelch, 

R. Hutcheson 


7:30AM: C. Behl, M. Elli, M. Welsch, R. Martin, 

D. Connell, T. Martin, L. Flick, J. Collins 

9:00AM: 

11:00AM: 

6:00PM: 

J. Gau, K. Shreves, R. Zoellner, C. Janssen, 

(K. Komotos), (B. Gosser), (D. Lauber), 

(S. Minowitz) 

A. Smith, L. Pfile, J. Smith, K. Carmody, 

(M. Thomas), (M. Brown), (D. Cantwell), 

(D. Zoll) 

T. Barber, P. Jacober, S. Person, E. Rogers, 

K. Stillman, K. Miller, M. Wilson, P. Yerkes 

LECTORS 

Time First Lector Second Lector 


5:00PM Edd Jennings Martha Broyles 


7:30AM Kathy Mannion John Behl 

9:00AM Charles Nigh Marla Kunz 

11:00AM Betty Nordmann Jim Einspanier 

6:00PM 

Paul Byorth 

Feast of St. Francis 

Blessing of Pets 

Monday October 4 

After School 

4:00PM 

In Front of Church 

Outside on the Plaza 

Please have all pets on leashes or in carriers. 

TODAY, SUNDAY 

PARISH LIBRARY 

Our Parish Library is having an open house on Sunday, 

October 3rd after all of the Masses. Please join us for 

coffee and doughnuts and a look at our beautiful new 

library. We’re located in Ursuline Hall. 

Just follow the balloons!!! 

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September 26, 2010 

Victoria Grace Riggio, 

daughter of Christopher and Staci Riggio. 

Daniel Fitzgerald & Kristina Weiler (3) 

Joseph Sidlo & Kristen Sydnor (1)


ST. PETER SCHOOL NEWS 

“CONQUER WITH KINDNESS. . . STAND UP TO BULLYING!” 

Bully Prevention – Parent Meeting a great success! The 

Olweus Bully Prevention Kick-off Meeting with our parent 

body was a great success. We are very grateful to our parents 

for their commitment to helping their children stand up for 

Kindness and stand up against bullying, meanness or malice 

in any form. 

Student Assembly to “Conquer with Kindness . . . Stand 

up to Bullying” was a great deal of excitement and fun. We 

believe the students are continuing to gain a strong 

understanding of what it means to stand up to bullying – and 

conquer with the virtue of Kindness. 

STUCO Elections – Congratulations to our newly elected 

Student Council Board Members: Meggie Hagerty, Olivia 

Prosser, Megan Schoelch, and Madeline Ohlms. We 

anticipate a great year with STUCO! 

When you would like to tour the school, have questions or want 

to meet – feel free to contact Mr. John Freitag, Principal at: 314- 

821-0460 x. 4121 or jfreitag@stpeterkirkwood.org. 

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN CLASS 

AT ST. PETER CAFETERIA 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 7:00 PM 

The Archdiocese of St. Louis mandates that anyone who will be 

working with children to attend the Protecting God’s Children 

class. This includes the parish staff and anyone who volunteers at 

school, coaches or helps with teams, PSR Catechists and aides, 

leaders or assistant leaders for Scouts, or any other activity that 

includes children. This attendance must be completed before 

working with children and is a one-time only requirement. 

Please call the Rectory at 966-8600 to register for the class. 

We have a limited amount of spaces available. For a complete 

listing of upcoming dates at other locations, check the 

archdiocesan website, archstl.org and click on Protecting God’s 

Children Workshop. The list of classes is updated continually. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION EXTENDED! 

CATECHIST NEEDED! 

St. Peter Sunday School (during the 9:00 AM 

Mass) still has spaces available for children 3 

years old through Kindergarten. Registration 

forms are located in the pamphlet rack of the 

gathering space, or contact Jan Hartmann, 822-1347 Ex. 3004. 

Would you like to help in a classroom? Contact Jan Hartmann 

for more information. Thank You! 

CYC BASKETBALL REGISTRATION 

St. Peter Basketball Registration for grades 3-8 opens on-line on 

September 20th and will close on October 20th. Please visit 

www.stpsports.com to register your child. If you have questions, 

please contact Kevin McLaughlin (ktm@greensfelder.com) or 

Pete Villhard (pvillhard@gmail.com). Thank you. 

SCRIPTURE STUDY . . .ITS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US!! 

This year we will be studying The Gospel according to Matthew. 

We meet Wednesday mornings from 9:00-10:45AM in Ursuline 

Hall. To register please call Josie Bommarito at 821-7929 or 

Mary Claire Shaughnessy at 965-8566. 

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DONUT SUNDAY 

The next Donut Sunday 

will be October 17th 

after the 9:00AM Mass and St. Peter School will be our host! 

Please mark your calendars for a chance to mingle with your 

fellow parishioners, meet the new principal, Mr. John Freitag, and 

enjoy free donuts, coffee, and juice! 

We hope you've enjoyed the return of Donut Sundays this 

summer! We want to make this an ongoing tradition after the 

9:00AM Mass on the 3rd Sunday of each month from April to 

October. Please contact the stpeteryoungfamilies@gmail.com if 

your parish organization would like to host a Donut Sunday in 

2011. 

EARN AND LEARN OFFICE HOURS 

Monday, 6:30 - 7:30PM(when PSR is in session) 

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) 

SCHOOL LITURGY SCHEDULE 

October 7 Our Lady of the 

Rosary 8:15AM 1-8 

October 13 Weekday 8:15AM 4-8 

October 15 St. Theresa 8:15AM 1-3 

October 20 St. Paul 8:15AM K-8 

October 27 Weekday 8:15AM K-5 

October 28 Sts. Simon & Jude 8:15AM 6-8 

NO FISH FRY IN OCTOBER 

There will be no Fish Fry the first Friday of October. There are 

several reasons for this, not the least of which is falling attendance 

over the last two years. We do plan to serve fish dinners all six 

Fridays of this coming Lent as well as a couple other times. While 

we don't want to lose money, profit is not our motive. Providing a 

venue for parish fellowship is our goal. That is why we work hard to 

keep our prices among the lowest in the area. Please watch the 

bulletin for further updates. We are not going away. 

ST. PETER BEYOND HOUSING MINISTRY NEWS 

THANK YOU to everyone who helped to make our recent home 

fix-up project a big success. We transformed the yard of a 

Beyond Housing rental home in Webster Groves. We appreciate 

our volunteers who worked that day and those who supported us 

with snacks and lunch to give us the energy to complete our 

project. 

Check out our full page bulletin announcement for our upcoming 

Trivia Night on November 6 and start getting your table put 

together! This fun event is our major fundraiser for the year and 

helps us support Beyond Housing in many ways. ($150 per table 

of 10; soda and light snacks provided; bring your own drinks and 

food.) 

And we’re preparing for our annual Christmas activities, 

including Breakfast with Santa for Beyond Housing kids on 

Saturday, December 4 as well as Adopt a Family. Watch the 

bulletin in the coming weeks for more details. 

If you have questions or are interested in participating in any way, 

contact Julie Bruns at 314-803-7855 or juliebruns@sbcglobal.net.


ST. PETER’S 

ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 

Friday October 15, 2010 

Aberdeen Golf Club 

Questions/registration: 

John McAtee 

(314) 965-5203 (H) / (636)-931-1900 (W) 

(314) 308-2036 (C) 

e-mail: john.mcatee@wellsfargoadvisors.com 

or 

jdmcatee@aol.com 

STROLLER FIT CAMP 

Whether you are a new mom or a veteran mom, if you have a 

stroller, we have the class for you! Join us for a great cardio, 

endurance and strength training workout. Classes are currently 

being held outside in this beautiful weather. Come check us out, 

we are in many nearby parks. Registration is starting now. 

This is a great way to get in shape with other moms just like you! 

Sessions are at The Lodge of Des Peres and Des Peres Park, St. 

Mary Magdalen and Francis Park, The Pointe in Ballwin, 

RiverChase and Fenton City Park and Webster Groves Rec 

Center. Don't miss out! For more information contact Karen 

McDoniel at 314-276-6204 or email skemcdoniel@sbcglobal.net. 

THE ST. JOHN’S MERCY 

DEPARTMENT OF FERTILITY CARE SERVICES PRESENTS: 

FATHER/SON 

BOYS INTO MEN PROGRAM 

1:00 - 4:00PM 

von Gontard Conference Center, 

St. John’s Mercy Medical Center 

(Park in Parking Lot on Ballas Road) 

Registration begins at 12:30PM 

You are invited to an event that provides an atmosphere of love 

and learning to discuss fertility and to promote communication 

between father and son. The programs are presented by 

registered nurses, a physician and joined by teens on a panel for 

questions and answers. The programs emphasize respect, 

understanding and appreciation for God’s gift of sexuality, as well 

as age-appropriate information on the function of the male 

reproductive system. 

Sunday, October 17, 2010 

for 13 to 17-year-old boys and their fathers. 

Sunday, November 14, 2010 

for 11 to 12-year-old boys and their fathers 

The cost is $37 per family. Reservations are required. A light 

meal will be served mid-program. For program content 

information and registration information please call 314-991- 

0327. Reservation deadline: October 13, 2010 for 13 to 17-yearold 

boys and November 10, 2010 for 11 to 12-year-old boys. 

Please note that seating is limited. Registrations are accepted on a 

first-come, first-served basis. 

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ST. PETER 

FIRST TUESDAY PRO-LIFE SPEAKER SERIES 

THE FORTY DAYS FOR LIFE 

PRAYERFUL WITNESS 

BY MARIA THOMPSON 

How can we save women and infants from the 

trauma of abortion? What is the Forty Days 

for Life Witness and how did it become a 

reality in St. Louis? Can prayer really be 

affective to change hearts? Is it dangerous to 

stand behind a banner that states “Pray to end 

abortion”? How can YOU join the next 40 

Days for Life and make a difference? Come 

and meet Maria Thompson, a post abortive 

woman ready to answer these questions and 

lead others toward a Culture of Life! 

OCTOBER 5, 2010 

St. Peter Ursuline Hall 

Deutschmann Room 

W. Argonne & Clay, Kirkwood, Mo. 

First Tuesday of the Month 7:30-8:30pm 

Followed by a short reception

Saturday, November 6, 2010 

7:00PM (Doors open at 6:30PM) 

St. Peter O’Donnell Parish Center 

St. Peter Catholic Church Beyond Housing Ministry 

$150 per table, or $15 per person 

Have fun & support a good cause! 

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Make check payable to St. Peter Church 

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PARENTING CLASSES 

REAL HELP FOR THE CHALLENGES OF PARENTING! 

Christian Parenthood: The Challenge 

Foundations of Parenting 

Six week class based on the text Children: The Challenge 

Begins October 5th 

Daytime Class: 9:15 - 10:45AM 

Evening Class: 7:00 - 8:30PM 

St. Peter Parish, Ursuline Hall 

Fee: $85 (includes text) 

This class is appropriate for parents with children of any age. 

The skills learned improve any parent/child relationship, from 

toddler to teens! Both parents may attend for the one registration 

fee. 

For more information or to register contact Margaret Bommarito 

mgbommarito@sbcglobal.net 314.966.2160. 

ST. PETER 

PROGRESSIVE DINNER IS BACK! 

And all are invited! Join fellow 

parishioners for an evening of 

great food and fun on October 

23 rd . Your evening begins with 

cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, 

followed by dinner and of course, 

dessert and music. We hope you will join us! 

Interested in hosting a cocktail party for 15-20 or 

dinner for 8-10 in your home? Call Rob Schoelch at 

966-0328 or Betty Appelbaum at 821-3971 for more 

details. 

Make your reservation early! Proceeds to benefit the 

newly forming ACTS Retreat Program at St. Peter 

Parish. 

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Progressive Dinner 2010 RSVP 

PARTY: OCTOBER 23, 2010 

RSVP DEADLINE: OCTOBER 8, 2010 

NAME(S) _____________________________ 

FULL ADDRESS _________________________ 

_____________________________________ 

ENCLOSED $________ ($25. PER PERSON) 

MAIL: TO: BETTY APPELBAUM, 

1046 BROOKSGATE MANOR (63122) 

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SEMINAR SUNDAY SERIES IS COMING 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17TH IN URSULINE HALL 

Join us for our free informational seminars: 

1-1:45PM - Rules of the Road Seminar. 

This Seminar teaches fundamental concepts of investing and 

potential strategies to help build wealth. 

You’ll learn about: 

- The most common investing mistakes and how to avoid them. 

- Investing strategies to help reach your long-term goals. 

- What you can do now to prepare for retirement. 

2-2:35PM - Roth IRAs: Retirement Can Be Less Taxing Seminar. 


- Differences between traditional and Roth IRAs. 

- Features of the new tax law change. 

- Benefits of converting to a Roth IRA and important tax 

considerations. 

2:45-3:00PM - Put Your Retirement Plan to Work Seminar. 

This Seminar will help educate employees about the importance 

of saving for retirement and enrolling in their employer's 

retirement plan. 


- Why save for retirement? 

- Why save now? 

- How to save. 

Presented by Scott F. Modde, Edward Jones Investments 

3:00-4:00PM -Estate Planning basics, Medicare Myths and 

Veterans Benefits Discussion. 


- Basic legal documents and estate planning techniques. 

- Medicare vs. Medicaid benefits. 

- The ins and outs of the VA pension. 

Presented by: Daniel E. Reuter, Reuter Law Firm 

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. 

When a crisis strikes, many of us 

rely on relatives and friends for 

support. But for some families, 

there is no safety net. The Safe 

Families for Children program 

helps parents experiencing a 

temporary crisis arrange for their children to stay with a loving 

family until the crisis has passed. They are in need of families to 

care for these children on a temporary basis. If you are interested 

in becoming a Safe Family contact: Kristina Duce at Bethany 

Christian Services of Missouri office: 314.781.6363 or find out 

more about this program at www.safe-families.org.


NEED CONFIRMATION?(8TH GRADERS ONLY!) 

If you are a St. Peter Parish 8th grader attending a 

private Catholic school, please contact Jan 

Hartmann, Coordinator of Faith Formation, at 

Ursuline Hall, 822-1347, Ext. 3004 or by email at 

jhartmann@stpeterkirkwood.org. You will be added to the list of 

Confirmation candidates to receive mailings and information. 

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred at our parish on 

Tuesday May 10, 2011. Preparatory meetings and activities will 

begin in early December, and continue throughout the winter and 

spring. Candidates are required to attend these sessions in order 

to be prepared for the sacrament. Students attending St. Peter 

School and PSR will receive information through their programs. 

YOGA FOR FLEXIBILITY SERIES 

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: Wednesdays: October 6, 13, 20, 27 

Time: 6:30PM –7:30PM 

The cost will be $20.00 for a four (4) week session. 

(due at the first session on October 6, 2010). 

Location: St. Peter Ursuline Hall Library 

Scholarship money is available for those who need it. To 

register, please drop by Ursuline Hall or call Cathy Herrmann at 

314-822-1347. 

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 3, 2010 

Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-10 

Monday: Gal 1:6-12/Lk 10:25-37 

Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24/Lk 10:38-42 

Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/Lk 11:1-4 

Thursday: Gal 3:1-5/Lk 11:5-13 

Friday: Gal 3:7-14/Lk 11:15-26 

Saturday: Gal 3:22-29/Lk 11:27-28 

Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19 

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STS. TERESA & BRIDGET FOOD PANTRY 

(FR. GARY’S PARISH) 

St Peter Parish donated 1,041 items of food to Sts. Teresa & 

Bridget food pantry for the month of September. Thank you for 

your generosity. 

By donating canned items that are smaller and easier to carry has 

been very helpful. 

The next delivery date is OCTOBER 18TH; start collecting your 

donations now. 

ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK 

Kirkwood Hardware 

Complete Hardware & Paint Supplies 

Screen & Window Repair 

139 W. Jefferson 821-0164 

Please support those who advertise in our church bulletin! 

9 

St. Peter Class 

of 2011 Invites You 

to 

“The Windy City Warm-Up” 

Chili cook-off/Dinner 

FUNdraiser 

Help support the class of 2011 for their 

annual spring trip to Chicago 

with Msgr. Jack Costello 

Date: Saturday December 4, 2010 

Time: 4:00pm-10:00pm 

Location: O’Donnell Parish Hall 

(St. Peter Gym and Cafeteria) 

Entertainment provided by: “PRETENSE” 

(band members include current STP 

students and graduates.) 

TICKETS 

Tickets will be sold in advance - $6 for adults, $4 for students. 

Children under 5 FREE. Tickets may also be purchased for $1 

more at the door. Price includes chili, topping bar, plain hot dog, 

and dessert. Chicago style hot dogs with all the trimmings ($2.50) 

and beverages (beer, water, soda) sold separately. 

SO………. 

Save the date for an evening of delicious food, 

fellowship, beautiful art work, music, and family fun! 

Look for more details to come. 

ST. PETER CLASS OF 2011 

INVITES ALL 5TH THRU 8TH GRADERS TO: 

Kids Choice Awards - Junior Trivia Night 

Saturday, October 16th 

6:00-10:00PM (trivia starts at 7pm) 

St. Peter School Gym 

$10 per student 

(register as a group or individually) 

Decorate your table and dress as your favorite celebrity! Prizes 

for best costume and table! Pick up a registration form at the 

school office or contact: Kathy Guillemette (984-9098) or 

Christy Rintoul (984-8369). 

Deadline: October 11th

ROOM AT THE INN: St. Peter hosted four homeless women 

and six homeless children, aged 10, 9, 7, 5, 2 and seven months, on 

September 17, 2010. Thanks to the following parish volunteers who 

so generously donated their time and talent: Jane Shea, Rob 

Schoelch, Joan and Matt Turnure, Angie Bernardi and Edward 

Bottom, Kate Morgan, Debbie McCabe, Kathy Rhyne, Sherry 

O’Connell, Mary Jane Johnston, Marsha Bauer, Dan and Will 

Diemer, and Judy Jackson. 

The Room at the Inn program is a great opportunity to practice 

stewardship by sharing some of our time and blessing with those who 

are not as fortunate. Volunteers are always needed. If you’ve signed 

up in the past but have not been contacted, or if you would like to 

know more about the program call Jim (965-1939), Pat (966-3165) or 

Larry (821-7929). 

Our next opportunity to host is October 15, 2010 

and every third Friday thereafter. 

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 October: 

October 3 

October 10 

October 17 

October 24 

Teri Appelbaum 

Nancy Jackson 

Stephen & Carrie Trammell 

Luanne Flick & Maureen Reed 

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, 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. 

Prayer List: Please pray for the following parishioners 

who are in need of God’s healing presence: 

Walter Dayhuff, 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, 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, Jessica Colter, David Shea, Patrick McNamara, 

Bill Walborn, Dr. James O’Rourke, Virginia Saputo, Allen Chott, 

Donna Friskel. Allegra Ladendecker and Bruce Van Keuren. 

10 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 

"Eucharistic contemplation...has an extraordinary 

power of healing. In the desert God ordered Moses to 

raise a bronze serpent on a pole. All those who were 

bitten by poisonous snakes and then looked at the 

bronze serpent were healed (cf. Nm 21:4-9). Jesus 

applied the mysterious symbol of the bronze serpent 

to himself (Jn 3:14). What we should do, then, when 

afflicted by the venomous bites of pride, sensuality, and all the 

other illnesses of the soul is not to get lost in vain considerations 

or seek excuses, but to run before the Most Blessed Sacrament, to 

look at the Host and let healing pass through the same organ 

through which evil so often passes: our eyes." 

(From This is My Body, by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa). 

The following Holy Hours are in need of an adorer/partner: 

Tuesday 7:00PM 

Thursday 7:00AM, 6:00PM 

Friday 8:00AM, 2:00PM, 7:00PM 

Please call Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347 

Our next regular meeting will be held 

on Wednesday, October 20th. 

Correction - this meeting will not be a 

dinner meeting. The meeting will start 

at 7:00PM. Our program for the 

evening will be Father Deacon Doyle. 

If you are interested in signing up for a week please call Cheryl 

Elder at 314-965-1573 for more information. 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. 

A REMINDER REGARDING SPIRITUAL DIRECTION 

Sr. Mary Jacqueline Pratt, OSU can be reached at 314-686-1781 

or mj.pratt@att.net. 

TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE 

“My child, remember that you received what was good during 

your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but 

now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. Moreover, 

between us and you a great chasm is established . . .” 

(Luke 16:25-26) 

When God created the world He declared that it was good and He 

gave it to all mankind for us to enjoy. However, over the years 

we have created a chasm between those who have great gifts and 

those who do not. In today’s Gospel we see that with our own 

generosity we must bridge that gap between those who have 

much and those who have little or we may find ourselves on the 

wrong side of the chasm in the next life. 

Offertory for September 26, 2010 

Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 1,910 

366 Envelopes Returned $22,837. 

Loose Donations $1,234.

St. Peter Catholic Church

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