St. Peter Catholic Church
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<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong><br />
Pastor ......................... Reverend Monsignor John M. Costello<br />
Associate Pastor ..................... Reverend Michael J. Esswein<br />
Senior Priest in Residence ........................................................................................<br />
..................................... Reverend Monsignor Gregory L. Schmidt<br />
Deacons ................................................................................. Deacon Joseph Sulze<br />
(Retired)<br />
PARISH STAFF<br />
Deacon Jimmy Broyles<br />
Deacon John Komotos<br />
School Principal................................................................................... John Freitag<br />
Assistant<br />
School Principal........................................................................................ Mary Rath<br />
Director of Adult<br />
Faith Formation ................................................................................... Linda Doyle<br />
Director of Elementary<br />
Faith Formation ...................................................... Janice M. Hartmann<br />
Business Manager ..................................................................................Larry Pfile<br />
Liturgical Music Coordinator<br />
Carol Bauer<br />
Director of Youth Ministry ................................... Robby Francis<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Mission <strong>St</strong>atement<br />
Built on the rock of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong>, the Apostle of faith,<br />
love and forgiveness, we are a <strong>Catholic</strong> parish<br />
dedicated to live, witness and proclaim the good<br />
news of Christ through worship, education and<br />
loving service to each other and our community.
Visit us on the Internet at<br />
www.stpeterkirkwood.org<br />
or send your comments to:<br />
parishsitemanager@stpeterkirkwood.org<br />
Sacrament of Baptism<br />
Please call the Rectory (966-8600) for details<br />
regarding participation in the preparation program.<br />
We encourage expectant parents to make<br />
arrangements for the preparation program at least a<br />
few months prior to the birth of their child.<br />
Sacrament of Marriage<br />
Please contact the rectory for details regarding<br />
the preparation program. In accordance with<br />
Archdiocesan policy, couples should contact a<br />
member of the parish clergy at least six months<br />
prior to their proposed wedding date.<br />
Holy Orders and Consecrated (Religious) Life<br />
If interested, please call the parish rectory or the<br />
Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at 792-6460<br />
Rectory/Parish Office<br />
243 West Argonne Drive<br />
Saint Louis, Missouri 63122<br />
966-8600 (Phone)<br />
966-5721 (Fax)<br />
Saint <strong>Peter</strong> Elementary School<br />
Pre-K thru Eighth Grade<br />
215 North Clay<br />
Saint Louis, Missouri 63122<br />
821-0460<br />
Offices of Faith Formation<br />
Linda Doyle, 822-1347, ext. 3001<br />
Parish School of Religion<br />
Jan Hartmann, 822-1347, ext. 3004<br />
Office of Youth Ministry<br />
Robby Francis, Director of Youth Ministry<br />
822-1347, ext. 3003<br />
Office of Music Ministry<br />
Carol Bauer, Liturgical Music Coordinator<br />
822-1347, ext. 3005<br />
Pastoral Council<br />
Mr. Bill Carmody, Chairperson 984-0534<br />
Mrs. Sue McAtee, Vice Chairperson 965-5203<br />
Mrs. Patty Boyd, Secretary 966-3835<br />
Finance Commission<br />
Mrs. Diane Hadler, Chairperson 822-0422<br />
Mr. Dave Patritti, Vice-Chairperson 835-1170<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Vincent de Paul Society<br />
314-289-6101 Ext. 2220 (Voice Mail)<br />
Calendar Coordinator<br />
Cathy Herrmann, 822-1347, ext. 3002<br />
Parish Center<br />
821-6219<br />
Bulletin Deadline!!<br />
Articles intended for publication in the Bulletin must be<br />
submitted to the rectory by Monday, at 3:OOPM for the<br />
following Sunday’s Bulletin. All announcements must be<br />
in writing with a name and telephone number attached.<br />
Please remember <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong> in your will.<br />
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YEAR OF PRAYER<br />
ST. PETER PARISH PRAYER<br />
Lord, thank you for the rich history you have<br />
bestowed on our family of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> in Kirkwood.<br />
Blessed by your grace, we ask that you be present<br />
in our parish today. Guide us as we celebrate our<br />
gifts through worship, education and loving service.<br />
Holy Spirit, create within us a vision for the future that<br />
we live, witness and proclaim the good news of Christ.<br />
Amen<br />
Sunday Mass Schedule<br />
Saturday: 5:OOPM (Satisfies Sunday obligation)<br />
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:OOAM, 11:OOAM and 6:OOPM<br />
Weekday Mass Schedule<br />
Monday - Friday: 6:45AM & 8:15AM<br />
Saturday: 8:15AM<br />
Holy Day Mass Schedule<br />
Consult the bulletin for Mass times<br />
http://www.stpeterkirkwood.org<br />
Sacrament of Reconciliation<br />
Saturday: 3:45 to 4:45PM or by appointment<br />
Eucharistic Adoration<br />
Monday - Friday, 6:00AM to 10:00PM<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Angela Merici Chapel in Ursuline Hall<br />
adjacent to the <strong>Church</strong> building<br />
For more information or to sign up for a weekly<br />
Holy Hour of prayer contact<br />
Kathy Fotouhi at 821-4347<br />
Baptism<br />
Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday of the month at 12:30PM.<br />
Parents are expected to participate in a Baptismal Preparation<br />
Program. Please call the rectory to arrange for<br />
the Baptismal Preparation Program and a date for Baptism.<br />
Weekly Anointing and Prayer<br />
After the 9:OOAM Mass each Sunday, we will celebrate<br />
the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, for anyone<br />
who has the need to receive this sacrament. This is meant<br />
to include such concerns as upcoming diagnostic tests,<br />
limitations of aging, anxiety, depression, undue stress,<br />
addiction, etc. for all ages.<br />
Please gather in the pews at the front of church<br />
and the priest will be with you approximately<br />
10 minutes after Mass is over.
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 9, 2011<br />
Praying the Mass Anew…<br />
The New Translation of the Roman Missal<br />
The day will be Sunday, November 27th, 2011. This day will<br />
likely seem as any other Sunday. Faithful <strong>Catholic</strong>s will rise<br />
from sleep at their chosen times; each will carry out the normal<br />
Sunday morning preparations for Mass, arriving at the parish<br />
church at a fitting time. Some will enter a familiar pew, while<br />
others sit in a place that is new to them. Some will open the<br />
missalette or hymnal to preview the readings of this First<br />
Sunday of Advent; others may simply pray in silence before<br />
Mass. All will be as normal.<br />
Mass will begin with a typical music selection, fitting for this<br />
Advent morn. The priest and other ministers will process into<br />
church, going to their proper places. Finally, the priest will lead<br />
the people in the Sign of the Cross and greeting. All of a<br />
sudden, an entire parish congregation, on hearing the priest greet<br />
them with the words “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and<br />
the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with<br />
you all,” will respond “And with your spirit.” No longer will<br />
the Sunday be merely routine; we will be praying the Mass<br />
anew. The people‟s response, perhaps seeming unfamiliar or<br />
odd at first, will begin the praying of the mass with words that<br />
will likely include new musical settings for newly worded<br />
hymns like “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts,” and new<br />
responses to such phrases as “Behold the Lamb of God, behold<br />
him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those<br />
called to the supper of the Lamb.” Everyone, aware of the<br />
change, will be ready to respond “Lord, I am not worthy that<br />
you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my<br />
soul shall be healed.” Many will receive the Eucharist, aware<br />
that is the same gift of Christ‟s Body and Blood as on the<br />
previous Sunday, but with renewed understanding, as given<br />
through the words themselves, of who it is that they receive and<br />
how we are nourished in the offering of every Mass.<br />
The given scene, while it may be a replica of every experience<br />
to be had, serves as a means to begin answering the question<br />
“why?” Some may recall the first time they prayed the Mass in<br />
English. Others may have never known prayers for Mass other<br />
than in English versions that have been prayed over the last 40<br />
years. Some may be hesitant to accept what appears on the<br />
surface as nothing more than change “for change sake.” Yet, all<br />
deserve to know why such a change is happening, and why it is<br />
happening now.<br />
Translations Direct From the Latin…<br />
These new prayer settings, the fruits of new English translations<br />
of the venerable and time-honored Latin prayers for Mass, are<br />
given as a further implementing of the use of the common or<br />
“vernacular” languages in the liturgy of the <strong>Church</strong>. In the<br />
1960‟s, the Second Vatican Council sought to reform the liturgy<br />
of the <strong>Church</strong> so that all of the faithful would more easily and<br />
fruitfully be able to enter into liturgical prayer, actually<br />
participating in the saving mysteries of Christ with a greater<br />
sense of prayer and deeper awareness of God‟s presence in the<br />
rituals of the <strong>Church</strong>. An expression of this fruitful participation<br />
envisioned at Vatican II was through the fitting use of the<br />
common languages of peoples throughout the world. In addition<br />
to using Latin, such opportunity for the use of vernacular was<br />
set forth by the Council to aid the people in praying the Mass<br />
with more complete understanding. For the last 40 years,<br />
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English speaking countries have already prayed most, if not all of<br />
the Mass parts in their own language, using English versions<br />
translated from original Latin prayer texts. However, the work of<br />
translating necessarily continues from generation to generation, as<br />
language continues to evolve and change, and new words, with<br />
more definite meaning come to be.<br />
Currently, we have received a renewed and revised English<br />
translation of these Latin prayers. Within this new translation,<br />
specific goals and guidelines for translating prayers, as set forth<br />
by the <strong>Church</strong>, have been more fully accomplished. This new<br />
translation portrays in English the more literal meaning of the<br />
Latin prayers, restoring words that convey the truths of faith more<br />
properly, and reconnecting these texts more clearly to their<br />
biblical sources and roots. In some cases, too, it is a more formal<br />
or poetic style. While the learning of the new versions will take<br />
time and practice, this learning process invites us to open our<br />
minds and hearts to being renewed in the <strong>Catholic</strong> faith that we<br />
have received and truly love, encouraging us to grow in<br />
knowledge of the faith itself, deepening our love for God.<br />
In the weeks ahead, pages like this one will be in my column,<br />
both to explain the new versions of the prayers, and to give<br />
answers to real questions and concerns as we prepare to pray the<br />
Mass anew, beginning on that historic First Sunday of Advent,<br />
November 27th, 2011. Each insert will seek to invite all of us to<br />
go beyond simply knowing the new words to a deeper and more<br />
complete understanding of the great gift of the Holy Mass.<br />
As we begin this journey toward praying the Mass anew, may we<br />
commend ourselves to the care of the Blessed Virgin Mary,<br />
Mother of the Incarnate Word, who responded, “Let it be done to<br />
me according to your word,” that Jesus Christ, the Word made<br />
flesh, may lead us to love and understand the renewed words<br />
through which we approach the Father in heaven at every Mass.<br />
The Burning Question: Why is there a need for a new<br />
translation?<br />
Pope John Paul II issued the third edition of the Missale<br />
Romanum (the Latin text of the Roman Missal) during the Jubilee<br />
Year in 2000. This new edition included many new texts<br />
requiring translation. In addition, the experience of the years after<br />
the Second Vatican Council gave rise to a desire for more formal<br />
and literal translations of the original texts from the Vatican<br />
Council. Pope John Paul II, being a linguist, realized in his<br />
travels and celebrating Holy Mass around the world, that some<br />
language groups were not praying what the original Latin text<br />
said. We all were not praying the same thing. He penned a<br />
document entitled Liturgiam Authenticam where he expresses his<br />
desire for greater unity with our words, with what we say and<br />
pray within the Mass. He challenged each language group to<br />
conform their translations more in line with the original Latin.<br />
Latin, by the way, is still the official language of the Roman<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong>.<br />
This new translation will employ the best of what we have<br />
learned about translation and liturgical language in two<br />
generations of celebrating the Liturgy of the vernacular. It will<br />
provide an opportunity to reflect more deeply on what we say and<br />
pray and on the Eucharist itself.<br />
It is October folks…truly Missouri‟s best month! Enjoy its<br />
colors, its smells, its autumnal foods, and its incredible beauty.<br />
And…I‟ll see you in church!<br />
Monsignor Jack 1-3-5
October 9, 2011<br />
MASS INTENTIONS<br />
Monday, October 10<br />
6:45AM Anthony Burkemper<br />
8:15AM Matthew & Leigh Nye<br />
Tuesday, October 11<br />
6:45AM John Polizzi<br />
8:15AM Jack Smith<br />
Wednesday, October 12<br />
6:45AM Roshney Simon<br />
8:15AM Eugene Coughlin<br />
Thursday, October 13<br />
6:45AM Dave Shepard<br />
8:15AM Bruce Van Keuren<br />
Friday, October 14<br />
6:45AM Mary Molloy<br />
8:15AM Charles Shell<br />
Saturday, October 15<br />
8:15AM <strong>St</strong>. Vincent de Paul Clients,<br />
Donors & Members<br />
5:00 PM The Book Family<br />
Sunday, October 16<br />
7:30AM Robert L. Tillman<br />
9:00AM Dave Shepard<br />
11:00AM People of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong><br />
6:00PM Dale McGowan<br />
MASS SERVERS<br />
Saturday, October 15<br />
5:00PM Addie Jaudes, Haley Williams,<br />
Chris Thornberry<br />
Sunday, October 16<br />
7:30AM Joe Bellon, Kate Bellon,<br />
Annie Weldon<br />
9:00AM<br />
11:00AM<br />
6:00PM<br />
Annie Hovater, <strong>St</strong>ephen Hughes,<br />
Ian Modde<br />
Patrick Pence, Kelly McLaughlin,<br />
Will Hebrank<br />
Owen Luetkemeyer, Megan Schoelch,<br />
Molly Greenley<br />
DONUT SUNDAY<br />
Join us after the 9:00AM Mass, Sunday,<br />
October 16th for free donuts, coffee, and<br />
juice!<br />
Special thanks to<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> School<br />
for hosting this month!<br />
WELCOME VISITORS<br />
We are happy you decided to worship with us today. Please<br />
introduce yourself to Father following Mass in the Gathering<br />
Area in the back of church. If you would like information about<br />
registering as a new parish member please call Jay Ryan at 822-<br />
1339 or contact the parish office (966-8600) for a registration<br />
form.<br />
The Welcoming Committee<br />
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS<br />
Scheduled Eucharistic Minister - October 15/16<br />
Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( )<br />
Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister?<br />
Call Bob & Trish Martin 821-3303<br />
Saturday, October 15<br />
5:00PM: L. Schrock, D. Imig, A. Spears, J. Temme,<br />
R. Ross, P. Foerester, S. Imig, B. Hutcheson<br />
Sunday, October 16<br />
7:30AM: F. Johnston, M. Elli, L. Hackethal, C. Behl,<br />
T. Martin, B. Martin, B. Lauber, R. Girard<br />
9:00AM:<br />
11:00AM:<br />
6:00PM:<br />
A. Smith, R. Zoellner, J. Jensen, G. Pfeffer,<br />
(L. Etzkorn), (G. Prante), (M. Sabo),<br />
(H. Bernsen)<br />
R. Young, P. Byorth, D. Nockels, S. Dietz,<br />
M. Schmit, (D. Reardon), (K. Komotos),<br />
(M. Brown)<br />
M. Triola, M. Mahn, S. Person, N. Mahn,<br />
R. Gamble, M. A. Barber, K. Mannion. E. Triola<br />
LECTORS<br />
Time First Lector Second Lector<br />
Saturday, October 15<br />
5:00PM Rob Thames Kathy Thames<br />
Sunday, October 16<br />
7:30AM Bob Perry Marion Blanchfield<br />
9:00AM Martha Broyles Jim Haas<br />
11:00AM Mary Tichy Jim Einspanier<br />
6:00PM Leeny Hoffmann Randy Krone<br />
SCHOOL LITURGY SCHEDULE<br />
October 11 Blessed John XXIII 8:15AM 1-8<br />
October 18 <strong>St</strong>. Luke 8:15AM 1-5<br />
October 19 <strong>St</strong>. John, Isaac &<br />
Companions 8:15AM 6-7-8<br />
October 26 Welcome K to Mass 8:15AM K-8<br />
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 9, 2011<br />
Sunday: Is 25:6-10a/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/Mt 22:1-14<br />
or 22:1-10<br />
Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Lk 11:29-32<br />
Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Lk 11:37-41<br />
Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Lk 11:42-46<br />
Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Lk 11:47-54<br />
Friday: Rom 4:1-8/Lk 12:1-7<br />
Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Lk 12:8-12<br />
Next Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21<br />
©Liturgical Publications Inc<br />
(2) Kathie Hubinger & Ryan Furtado
October 9, 2011<br />
PARISH LIBRARY NEWS<br />
Examples of books available for<br />
checkout from your library:<br />
If Jesus Were A Therapist: modern parables for<br />
emotional and spiritual health<br />
by Philip R. Hengen<br />
A therapist is one who is dedicated to helping<br />
people improve their lives. In 52 short chapters, Phil Hengen,<br />
a deacon and a therapist, has Jesus telling modern<br />
parables which Hengen uses to explain common sense<br />
principles of emotional and spiritual health. Section Z<br />
No One Cries the Wrong Way by Father Joe Kempf<br />
This book is for those who have just lost a loved one<br />
and those who are dealing with other losses. Father Joe<br />
not only gives us a lot to think about, he lays out concrete<br />
rituals that can help both individuals and groups, whether<br />
children, young adults or adults. Section W<br />
10 Best Gifts for Your Teen by Patt and <strong>St</strong>eve Saso<br />
Combining Patt's expertise as a marriage and family<br />
therapist with <strong>St</strong>eve's experience as a high school<br />
educator, the Sasos share personal and professional<br />
anecdotes in this dispatch from the parenting trenches,<br />
detailing what adolescents want and need from their<br />
parents. They stress that parents are the only ones who<br />
can offer these ten gifts that make all the difference for<br />
their teens. Section G<br />
Successful Single Parenting by Gary Richmond<br />
Trying to be a loving, nurturing parent while struggling<br />
with finances, work, children‟s activities, and the need<br />
for a social life is enough to drive even the most energetic<br />
parent to the edge of frenzy. Richmond offers practical<br />
ideas and suggestions to help you raise healthy, confident<br />
children in a supportive, loving family atmosphere.<br />
Section G<br />
The Parish Library Book Club meets on the 3 rd Thursday<br />
from3:00 to 4:30PM at the Library in Ursuline Hall. Our next<br />
meeting will be October 20. The book is Coming by Susan<br />
Marting, a parishioner and our guest.<br />
We invite you to join us. Contact Carol Boeckmann at 821-1856<br />
or crboeck2@yahoo.com.<br />
Prayer List: Please pray for the following parishioners<br />
who are in need of God‟s healing presence:<br />
Mary Bauer, Mary Fuegner, Colleen Barrett, Mary Brueggeman,<br />
Jim Felling, Dorothy Friedrich, Olga Marden, Cornelia Schindler,<br />
Scott Goddard, <strong>St</strong>ephanie Baer, Darrell LaChance, Christopher<br />
Day, Addie Neal, Jesse Kinslow, Peg Brady, Sally Chenot, Mary<br />
Dykstra, Denise O‟Rourke, Julie Simpson, Cameron Elias, Dana<br />
Kras, Jane Dubois, Maggie Brennan, Jessica Colter, Patrick<br />
McNamara, Bill Walborn, Virginia Saputo, Donna Friskel, Crissy<br />
Carroll, Glenn Shepperd, Mark Weidenbenner, Michael H. Kopp,<br />
David Benson, Jeanne McCamish, Dorothy Meehan, Beverly Shortal<br />
and Valerie Rauscher.<br />
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ST. PETER YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP<br />
Are you a parent with young children who'd like to meet more of<br />
your peers? The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Young Families Group offers social,<br />
spiritual and service activities for families with children under<br />
school age. Visit www.stpeteryoungfamilies.com or e-mail<br />
stpeteryoungfamilies@gmail.com to be added to our e-mail<br />
distribution list for notification of upcoming events.<br />
A huge thank you to all who donated items to the Haitian<br />
Birthing Kit Project. We were able to collect many items that<br />
were assembled into the kits last week. Your generosity is deeply<br />
appreciated and many women and babies will be given the<br />
opportunity to have a cleaner and safer delivery thanks to your<br />
donations. Thank you!!!<br />
Attention all families!! Beginning this weekend we are<br />
starting something new at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Church</strong> on Sundays! Moms<br />
and Dads please join us at the 9:00AM Mass with your children<br />
and they can bring their own offertory contribution up to the altar.<br />
Every week at the 9:00AM Mass, as soon as the song begins<br />
during the offertory, your child may bring up any monetary<br />
donation that they wish. Some may choose quarters and some<br />
may bring up dollars...but all can participate! So, as you put your<br />
envelope in the basket for your family still seated in your pew,<br />
your child can walk up to the foot of the altar bringing with them<br />
their special gift to offer to Jesus in thanksgiving for the many<br />
gifts they have received each day! We welcome all children who<br />
wish to participate. Ushers will assist your children as needed.<br />
Please join us for our fourth annual<br />
pumpkin decorating event following<br />
the 9:00AM Mass on October 16th.<br />
We will walk to the Kirkwood Farmer's<br />
Market and purchase pumpkins to<br />
decorate. All decorations will be provided<br />
by the Young Families Group. We will<br />
also provide light snacks for the kids<br />
participating. This year we are adding a service component to<br />
this event. Please bring a Halloween, non food item, stickers,<br />
pencils, small Halloween related toys to donate to Ranken Jordan<br />
Pediatric Rehabilitation Center. All donations will be brought to<br />
the hospital by the Young Families Group to benefit the therapy<br />
and child life services department. We thank everyone in<br />
advance for participating in the fun as well as service component<br />
of this event! Happy decorating!<br />
Please pray for the safety and well being of<br />
the following loved ones of our parishioners<br />
who have been called to military service:<br />
Charles E. Williams II, US Army Warrant<br />
Officer, Cpl. John R. Weber, III, USMC, Major<br />
Matthew Kelly, Spc. Donald Robert Marschall, Jr., Michael C.<br />
Wood, Army, Airman Joseph Sidlo,M/Sgt Don Haga, A/C Christine<br />
Haga, 1 st Lt. Colin Moran, Army, Sgt. Erik Thompson, Warrant<br />
Officer Alicia G. Mejia-Adkins, Sgt. 1 st Class Michael Adkins, U.S.<br />
Army Capt. Nicholas Jablonski, USMC, Sgt. Mark Nitz, USMC,<br />
USAF, Pfc. David Schmiedeskamp, Pvt. David Michael Johnston,<br />
Capt. Mark Jackson, IV, LCPL <strong>Peter</strong> Lucier and 2nd Lieut. Jeremy<br />
Reynolds, U.S. Army.
October 9, 2011<br />
OCTOBER EVENTS:<br />
Monday, October 10th is the<br />
DEADLINE for Kimmswick<br />
Riverboat ride this Thursday,<br />
October 13th. If you want to sign-up please call Kay Komotos,<br />
984-0054 or Charlene Henke 966-4168 by this Monday, October<br />
10th!!<br />
8:45AM - Leave from <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Jefferson lot.<br />
9:30AM - Board the Riverboat at the Arch.<br />
10:00AM - Depart via Riverboat.<br />
12:15PM - Kimmswick Arrival.<br />
1:00PM - Lunch at the Blue Owl, shop and explore before<br />
and after lunch!<br />
3:30PM - Chartered Bus back to <strong>St</strong>. Louis.<br />
Transportation to and from <strong>St</strong>. Louis riverfront provided! $75/<br />
person - all inclusive!<br />
NOTE: While visiting Kimmswick guests mush anticipate uneven<br />
walking terrain such as stairs and graveled pathways. The<br />
Cruise Line does not recommend this trip for anyone needing<br />
wheelchair or walker assistance or those with significant physical<br />
or heart conditions or limitations. Please wear comfortable<br />
walking shoes for both safety and practicality. For questions<br />
and/or concerns regarding this issue please contact the Cruise<br />
Line call center at 1-877-982-1410.<br />
Wednesday, October 19th: Chili Cook-off! So far we have 6<br />
cooks making chili! Do you have a Chili recipe that your friends<br />
love? Here‟s your chance to share your chili and possibly win a<br />
prize! Please email Kay Komotos (kkomotos@gmail.com) by<br />
Thursday, October 13th, if you want to have your chili<br />
represented in the cook-off!!!<br />
Friday, October 28: Crown Valley Winery Tour!<br />
Deadline for sign-up is Monday, October 24th! Extra added<br />
attraction: Fr. Greg will give us a tour of <strong>St</strong>e. Genevieve<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> church located in downtown <strong>St</strong>e. Genevieve! To signup,<br />
please contact Kay Komotos (984-0054) or Charlene Henke<br />
(966-4168) by Monday, October 24th.<br />
A REMINDER REGARDING SPIRITUAL DIRECTION<br />
Sr. Mary Jacqueline Pratt, OSU can be reached at 314-686-1781<br />
or mj.pratt@att.net.<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> High School Youth Ministry will meet every Sunday<br />
from 7:00-8:30PM in the Deutschmann Room. All high school<br />
teens are welcome to come hang out, pray and learn about their<br />
faith. On Facebook? Join the group “<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong>‟s H.S. Youth<br />
Ministry” to stay up to date with what‟s going on in <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong>‟s<br />
Youth Ministry. If you have any questions, you can reach Robby<br />
Francis at rfrancis@stpeterkirkwood.org or 314-822-1347.<br />
SPYM will be holding our Luke 18 retreat the weekend of<br />
January 13-15, 2012. Any high school teen interested in helping<br />
can pick up an application at Youth Group, by stopping at<br />
Ursuline Hall, or you can request that one be sent via email.<br />
All forms will be due by October 23 rd . Please contact Robby<br />
Francis at rfrancis@stpeterkirkwood.org for more information.<br />
EARN AND LEARN OFFICE HOURS<br />
Monday & Wednesday 2:45-3:00PM<br />
Tuesday 5:45-6:45PM<br />
Thursday 8:00-9:30AM<br />
Sunday 10:00-11:00AM<br />
Remember to use Earn and Learn cards for school supplies! We<br />
carry Walmart, Target, and Walgreens cards. There will be a<br />
limited supply of Office Depot and Office Max cards. Fall sports<br />
needs? We have Sports Authority and can order Dick‟s Sporting<br />
Goods cards as well.<br />
Need Confirmation? (8th Graders only!)<br />
If you are a <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Parish 8 th grader attending a<br />
private <strong>Catholic</strong> school, please contact Jan<br />
Hartmann, Coordinator of Faith Formation, at<br />
Ursuline Hall, 822-1347, Ext. 3004 or by email at<br />
jhartmann@stpeterkirkwood.org. You will be<br />
added to the list of Confirmation candidates to<br />
receive mailings and information. The Sacrament of<br />
Confirmation will be conferred at our parish on Thursday May 3,<br />
2012. Preparatory meetings and activities will begin in late<br />
November, and continue throughout the winter and spring.<br />
Candidates are required to attend these sessions in order to be<br />
prepared for the sacrament. <strong>St</strong>udents attending <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> School<br />
and PSR will receive information through their programs.<br />
September 25, 2011<br />
Liam Patrick Carter, son of Bret and Megan Carter.<br />
Parker Joseph Heavey, son of Joseph and Jamie Heavey.<br />
Benjamin Lynn Proffer, son of Justin and Jenny Proffer.<br />
October 2, 2011<br />
Caroline Heneghan Greenberg, son of Andrew Greenberg and<br />
Maureen Jamieson.<br />
Cecelia Jane McHugh, daughter of Thomas and Rebecca<br />
McHugh.<br />
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PAPER RECYCLING . . .<br />
The paper recycling bin has been moved to the northwest end of<br />
the Adams Lot.<br />
ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK<br />
#1 Agent Kirkwood Office<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> parishioner since 1973<br />
Carole Bernsen<br />
Real Estate Professional since 1989<br />
314-835-3909<br />
visit www.carolebernsen.com<br />
Coldwell Banker<br />
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Please support Those Who Advertise In Our <strong>Church</strong> Bulletin!
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October 9, 2011
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE NEEDS<br />
WRITER AND A MARKETING PERSON<br />
The Communications Committee needs an experienced writer to<br />
write material for the new parish website. The committee is also<br />
seeking a person with marketing/public relations experience to<br />
help develop and promote a new parish program the committee is<br />
creating. Contact Charlotte Rancilio at<br />
crancilio76@sbcglobal.net or 314-965-8733.<br />
STS. TERESA & BRIDGET FOOD PANTRY<br />
“If you can‟t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”<br />
Mother Teresa<br />
Next delivery date is MONDAY, OCTOBER 17TH<br />
DROP OFF LOCATION: Candy and John Behl, 319 East<br />
Adams, Kirkwood (block and a half east of the YMCA). Please<br />
donate cans that are no larger than 30 ounces, anything larger is<br />
difficult for us to carry.<br />
Thank you for your support and generosity.<br />
Candy and John Behl 965-3390<br />
THE COMMUNITY FOR UNDERSTANDING AND HOPE IS<br />
SPONSORING A . . .<br />
Picnic in the Park<br />
Sunday October 9th<br />
4:00PM - 7:00PM<br />
Kirkwood Park<br />
Lions Pavilion<br />
Pack your picnic basket, and join your Kirkwood neighbors for a<br />
relaxing fall evening in the park! ALL are WELCOME! Enjoy<br />
the fun music while dining or sipping a glass of your favorite<br />
wine.<br />
CFUH is providing the pavilion (with plenty of picnic tables),<br />
music, & bottled water. Please bring your beverages, food, and a<br />
chair, if you like.<br />
Questions: contact Margaret or Bill 966-2160 cfuh.org<br />
TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE<br />
Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away<br />
from you and given to a people that will produce its fruits.”<br />
Matthew 21:43<br />
Consider this week exactly what you are doing in your life to<br />
produce fruit for the kingdom of God.<br />
Offertory for September 25, 2011<br />
Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 1,926<br />
323 Envelopes Returned $20,881.<br />
Loose Donations $1,656.<br />
Offertory for October 2, 2011<br />
Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 1,926<br />
352 Envelopes Returned $21,158.<br />
Loose Donations $1,418.<br />
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October 9, 2011<br />
WELCOME TO TGIF—TO GROW IN FAITH!<br />
Traditionally, TGIF, or Mystagogy, is for all who just came into<br />
the <strong>Church</strong> at the Easter Vigil last April. These once-a-month<br />
sessions provide an opportunity to share in each other‟s spiritual<br />
journey. However, this group is for all <strong>Catholic</strong>s! Even if you<br />
have been a <strong>Catholic</strong> since birth, you may feel called to be a part<br />
of this group.<br />
We will share the Gospel message, ask questions, and listen to<br />
each other. This can give us another opportunity to grow together<br />
as one body in our faith! We will get started after 9:00AM Mass,<br />
around 10:15AM and should be finished by 11:15AM.<br />
Below is the Mystagogy schedule, as well as the topic to be<br />
discussed on that Sunday, so you can put the dates in on your<br />
calendar.<br />
November 6th, 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Perseverance in<br />
Prayer<br />
December 4th, 2nd Sunday in Advent - Confession of Sins<br />
January 8th, Epiphany - Universal Offer of Salvation<br />
February 12th, 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time - The Sacrament of<br />
the Anointing of the Sick<br />
March 11th, 3rd Sunday of Lent - The Ten Commandments<br />
April 15th, 2nd Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday; The<br />
Challenge of Peace<br />
April 22nd, 3rd Sunday of Easter - Evangelization<br />
April 29th, 4th Sunday of Easter - Trinity<br />
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Doyle at<br />
ldoyle@stpeterkirkwood.org or 314-822-1347 or Kay Komotos at<br />
kkomotos@gmail.com or 314-984-0054.<br />
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION<br />
" „To be seen by Jesus is an experience of truth. Think of the<br />
Samaritan woman at the well: "He told me all that I ever<br />
did" (John 4:39)...Jesus' delight in us is not a vacuous affirmation:<br />
it is our painful joy in being stripped of pretension, of stepping<br />
into the light. In the presence of that face we discover who we<br />
are.' We must dare to be exposed to his view, confident that he<br />
will delight in us."<br />
(Timothy Radcliffe, OP as quoted in In the Presence, Joan Ridley,<br />
OSB)<br />
Come, let us worship!<br />
The following Holy Hours are in need of an adorer:<br />
Monday 7:00PM<br />
Thursday 3:00PM and 6:00PM<br />
Friday 6:00AM and Noon<br />
The following hours are in need of a partner:<br />
Monday 8:00AM and 3:00PM<br />
Tuesday 7:00AM, 2:00PM, 4:00PM & 7:00PM<br />
Wednesday 9:00PM<br />
Thursday 11:00AM and 8:00PM<br />
Friday 6:00PM<br />
Please call Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347.
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> First Tuesday Pro-Life Speaker Series<br />
October 9, 2011<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Pro-Life Speaker Series<br />
“Special Needs, Special Gifts”<br />
By: Nancy Valko, R.N.<br />
Join Nancy Valko, R.N. and the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Pro-Life Group for a discussion about the special gifts of people with special needs.<br />
Nancy gave birth to a daughter with Down Syndrome and a serious heart defect, who passed away at the age of 5 months.<br />
Nancy ‟s daughter taught her:<br />
“That life isn‟t fair – to anyone. That self-pity can be an incapacitating disease. That God is better at directing my life<br />
than I am. That there are more caring people in the world than I knew. That Down Syndrome is an inadequate description of a<br />
person. That I am not „perfect‟ either, just human. That asking for help and support is not a sign of weakness. That every child<br />
truly is a gift from God. That joy and pain can be equally deep. That you can never lose when you love. That every crisis<br />
contains opportunity for growth. That every person has a special purpose in life. That I needed to worry less and celebrate<br />
more.”<br />
Join us to find out how children with special needs can change our lives for the better. Why does there seem to be a war<br />
against children with disabilities? Why are so many special needs babies aborted and, most importantly, what can we do to<br />
help? Come learn more about this topic and bring your questions, too!<br />
Tuesday, October 18, 2011<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong>’s Deutschmann Room in Ursuline Hall<br />
215 N. Clay, Kirkwood, Missouri<br />
7:30-8:30pm<br />
Followed by a short reception<br />
SAVE THE DATE!!!!<br />
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2011<br />
AT 7 PM IN THE CHURCH.<br />
Msgr. Mc Cumber, Director of the Office of Worship<br />
and<br />
Sr. Cathy Doherty, Pastoral Associate<br />
at Our Lady of Guadalupe<br />
will provide us with an in depth overview of the new<br />
translation of the Mass.<br />
Please join us as they discuss the history and<br />
development of the Roman Missal, Third Edition and<br />
the specific changes that will be taking place on the First<br />
Sunday of Advent.<br />
Please watch the bulletin for more details!<br />
PRO LIFE COMMITTEE<br />
40 Days For Life, Fall, 2011 campaign<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Parish is signed up to staff 2 volunteers every hour,<br />
peacefully standing vigil at Planned Parenthood Forest Park<br />
facility (same location as last Spring) on Friday, October 21, from<br />
7:00AM-1:00PM.<br />
For more information, or to sign-up to stand vigil that morning,<br />
please call Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347.<br />
If you can‟t participate on October 21, you may still sign-up as an<br />
individual for any open hour during the campaign dates<br />
(September 28-November 6) at www.40daysforlifestl.com.<br />
Please pray and fast for an end to abortion and specifically for the<br />
closing of our <strong>St</strong>. Louis Planned Parenthood facility. Each and<br />
every prayer and sacrifice is very valuable and appreciated.<br />
Thank you!<br />
Spiritual Direction. . . Are you searching how to deepen your<br />
relationship with God? Consider a companion to explore your<br />
faith journey. Please call Mary Lou Bennett at 314-835-1189 or<br />
email blessing101@live.com.<br />
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October 9, 2011<br />
REVELATION<br />
THE KINGDOM YET TO COME<br />
Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to come by Jeff Cavins<br />
In this intriguing look at one of the most talked-about books in Scripture, Jeff Cavins explores Revelation to demonstrate how the<br />
Kingdom established by Christ in His <strong>Church</strong> is intimately connected with the Kingdom of Heaven, especially through the celebration of<br />
the Mass. You will discover how the Mass is really heaven on earth. You will also learn what all the mysterious figures and images of<br />
Revelation represent, as well as what will happen during the Second Coming of Christ, what has already happened, and what is<br />
happening now in salvation history.<br />
Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come has been granted the Imprimatur by Justin Cardinal Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia.<br />
The <strong>St</strong>udy Set by Jeff Cavins & Thomas Smith includes study questions guiding participants through their study with thoughtprovoking<br />
questions about the Book of Revelation and related portions of the Catechism of the <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong>. East lesson is designed<br />
to be followed by the corresponding talk from the DVD series.<br />
Also included in the <strong>St</strong>udy Set is the Revelation Key Card. This invaluable tool shows you the significance of the themes, numbers,<br />
colors, and symbols in the book of Revelation.<br />
Our 10-week study will begin at 9:00AM on Wednesday, October 19 at Ursuline Hall. Please call Betty Appelbaum (821-3971) or Josie<br />
Bommarito (821-7929), if you would like to participate. Feel free to come the first week and see what you think.<br />
SILVER STREAKS EXERCISE PROGRAM AT ST. PETER…<br />
Come join us on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in<br />
Ursuline Hall in the Msgr. Deutschmann Room.<br />
This is a good hour-long workout that isn‟t too strenuous. It will<br />
get you moving and keep those joints mobile. Silver <strong>St</strong>reaks is a<br />
chair-based class to benefit people with arthritis, stiffness or who<br />
just want to keep moving. Maybe you are looking for something<br />
to get you started, to go with your walking program or to add<br />
some variety. The program is designed to improve overall<br />
flexibility, balance and strength. Try it, you will like it. Cost is<br />
only $5.00 per session, payable on the day you attend. The<br />
instructor, Holly Ohmes, is certified by the Arthritis Foundation.<br />
For questions, please call 822-1347, Cathy Herrmann, Secretary.<br />
EXERCISE FOR ARTHRITIS<br />
Come join this group exercise and education program designed<br />
for those with arthritis and related diseases. Our goal is to reduce<br />
pain and stiffness, and help maintain or improve mobility, muscle<br />
strength, and function.<br />
Classes are free and held at Kirkwood United Methodist <strong>Church</strong>,<br />
201 West Adams, in room 110 from 1:00-2:00PM. This on-going<br />
class meets every Tuesday from 1:00-2:00PM.<br />
We will be sitting or standing for exercises. Wear comfortable<br />
clothing and non-slip shoes. All abilities welcome.<br />
Classes are sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Carol<br />
Connolly, parish nurse, is the certified instructor.<br />
Call 314-966-8167 if you have questions.<br />
YOGA FOR FLEXIBILITY SERIES<br />
OCTOBER SCHEDULE<br />
These yoga classes provided by Optimal Lifestyles, Inc. will<br />
build flexibility, strength, and balance. Learn stress management<br />
techniques to quiet the mind, increase concentration, and build<br />
body confidence.<br />
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bring your yoga mat and any<br />
props you have. This Hatha Yoga class is for all levels.<br />
Date: Tuesdays: October 4, 11, 18, 25<br />
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm<br />
The cost will be $20.00 for a four (4) week session.<br />
Location: Msgr. Deutschmann Room<br />
Scholarship money is available for those who need it. To<br />
register, please drop by Ursuline Hall or call Cathy Herrmann at<br />
314-822-1347. The $20.00 is due at the first session.<br />
Yoga and Meditation Retreat: October 20-21, 2011 at<br />
Mercy Center. Contact Barb at 314-984-0592 for details.<br />
PEACE IN MOTION . . .<br />
Tai chi, qigong, mindful movement, and contemplative<br />
movement are gentle forms of exercise and stress reduction that<br />
improve balance, blood pressure, immunity and an overall sense<br />
of well being. Each class ends with a guided meditation. Classes<br />
are held Thursday mornings at 9:00AM in Ursuline Hall. Classes<br />
are $5 per person per class, pay as you go, and led by Susan<br />
Marting. Try it…you‟ll be glad you did!<br />
THE ANGELS ARE HERE<br />
Fr. Gary, pastor of <strong>St</strong>s. Teresa & Bridget parish has announced that ANGEL BAKED COOKIES are now being sold at the Kirkwood<br />
SHOP „n SAVE grocery store on Manchester Road. Look for the big cookies packaged individually in Blue and Gold wrappers labeled<br />
ANGEL BAKED COOKIES. Check out these websites: angelbakedcookies.org.Frgary.com<br />
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