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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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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15, 2010
Wedding Traditions…
Have you ever heard the old wedding rhyme that suggests that
the bride should carry “something old, something new,
something borrowed, and something blue?” Most weddings
involve some combination of old and new as couples try to
reflect their continuity with the weddings that have gone before
theirs as well as what is unique in their marriage. Those who
favor what they think of as the old often speak of their wedding
as “traditional,” while those who favor what they consider to be
new often refer to theirs as “contemporary.” More often than
not, these terms simply imply a particular style.
For Catholics, weddings are both traditional and contemporary
in the best sense of the terms. Each Catholic wedding is
traditional because it hands on and enfleshes the Church‟s faith
concerning the sacrament of marriage. (The root of the Latin
word tradition literally means “to hand down” or “to hand
over.”) Each Catholic wedding is contemporary because it
makes present here and now in this unique marriage God‟s love
for the couple and Christ‟s relationship with the Church.
Much of what is popularly considered “traditional” at weddings
actually consists of social customs from another era that no
longer corresponds to the Church‟s (or even a modern man‟s or
woman‟s) understanding of marriage. For example, the custom
whereby the bride‟s father “gives the bride away” to the groom
at the head of the aisle reflects a time when marriages were
arranged between the groom and the bride‟s father, and in some
cases, the woman was seen as property to be given and received.
Today, the Church and society both emphasize marriage as a
mutual decision by equal and free partners.
Wedding customs that no longer reflect reality or faith are
meaningless. Authentic wedding traditions “hand down” the
Church‟s ageless faith in ways that respect the current social
reality of marriage and the contemporary Christian
understanding of marriage.
Here Comes the Bride…and the Groom…and Their
Parents!
If television and the movies are to be believed, every North
American wedding (at least among English-speaking people)
begins with the tune popularly known as Here Comes the Bride.
As all eyes turn to gaze admiringly on the bride walking down
the aisle, the groom slips unnoticed to his place at the head of
the aisle. In reality, this stereotype is beginning to break down.
Here Comes the Bride, which is actually the Bridal Chorus from
Wagner‟s opera Lohengrin, has been eclipsed in popularity by
other processionals such as Purcell’s Trumpet Tune and
Clarke‟s Trumpet Voluntary. The major limitation of Here
Comes the Bride is its association with just the bride, whereas
the Roman Catholic Rite of Marriage addresses bride and groom
as equal partners who together undertake the covenant of
marriage. The entrance procession as envisioned by the Church
includes both bride and groom who “may be escorted by at least
their parents and the two witnesses” (Rite of Marriage, 20).
During the wedding liturgy, the bride and groom together serve
as ministers of the sacrament of marriage. Even apart from the
liturgy, many of the wedding preparations that had been the
domain of the bride and her mother are increasingly being
shared by the groom.
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The participation of the groom in the entrance procession does not
eliminate the bride‟s father from his place in the procession, just
as the involvement of the groom in preparations for the wedding
does not mean that the couple won‟t need the assistance of the
bride‟s mother. The bride‟s parents and the groom‟s parents as
well have played an important role in bringing their son or
daughter to this point in life. By including both sets of parents in
the entrance procession, the wedding liturgy honors the families
that have shaped the bride and groom as they come together to
establish a new family.
Rose Ross Receives Recognition….From the “unsung
heroes and heroines” Department….
This Sunday afternoon at 1:00 at the Immacolata Church, Rose
Ross of our parish will be one of the women of the Archdiocese
who will receive the Artist Award at the 2010 Catholic Women‟s
Recognition Ceremony. The Award honors inspiring women who
use their artistic talents to enhance the art and environment of
worship spaces by creating a deeper spiritual awareness in our
churches. Rose has been one of these “behind the scenes”
persons who throughout the year uses her talents to make our
worship space here at St. Peter come alive for the various
liturgical seasons. Over the years she has skillfully prepared a
ton of flower arrangements, sewed yards and yards of materials
for vestments, banners, and altar cloths. She has climbed ladders,
sewed buttons on old albs, and prepared the altar daily for
hundreds and hundreds of Masses. She and others from various
parishes who do what she does will be honored by Archbishop
Carlson and rightfully recognized for all their selfless time and
energy to the Church of St. Louis.
Congratulations, Rose, we are blessed and enriched with your
faithful ministry among us.
Bulletin Snafus and Errors and Mistakes…
These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins
(not ours) or were announced in church services…enjoy!
“At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be „What is
Hell?‟ Come early and listen to our choir practice.”
“Ladies, don‟t forget the rummage sale. It‟s a chance to get rid of
those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your
husbands”.
“The fasting and prayer conference includes meals”.
“The pastor will preach his farewell message after which the choir
will sing: „Break Forth Into Joy.‟ ”
The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation
would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast
next Sunday.
Please place your donation in the envelope along with the
deceased person you want remembered.
Have a great week, folks! School starts in a week please pray
for cooler weather. I’ll see you in church.
Monsignor Jack
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MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, August 16
6:45AM Estelle C. Polizzi
8:15AM Helen Lock
Tuesday, August 17
6:45AM George Rankey
8:15AM Joseph Biondo
Wednesday, August 18
6:45AM Ralph Born
8:15AM Eugene E. Coughlin
Thursday, August 19
6:45AM Kathie O‟Sullivan
8:15AM James Lang, Sr.
Friday, August 20
6:45AM David Hagerty
8:15AM Marge Nockels
Saturday, August 21
8:15AM John C. Muckerman
5:00 PM Leona Cassell
Sunday, August 22
7:30AM Bernice Ann Dierkes
9:00AM Judy Harrison
11:00AM People of St. Peter
6:00PM Margie Nockels
MASS SERVERS
Saturday, August 21
5:00PM Isabella Council, Ricky Heinlein,
Jack Hueseman
Sunday, August 22
7:30AM Stephen Hughes, Olivia Loudenslager,
Laura Nobel
9:00AM
11:00AM
6:00PM
Meghan Appelbaum, Kathleen Sullivan,
Annie Weldon
Patrick Charles, Chris Dreyer,
Colin Enslin
Nathan Pence, Maggie Hennessey,
Nicholas Wojciechowski
ADORATION . . . COMMUNITY . . . THEOLOGY . . . SERVICE
A C T S
SERVICE:
Service arises from our identity as Christians and our love for
God. A servant‟s first loyalty is to the master, not to the task.
We serve out of love, concerned not with what role we are called
to serve in, but with the authenticity of our love for Christ.
The ACTS commitment to service is inspired by: “This is how all
will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one
another.” (John 13:35)
SAVE THESE DATES:
Women’s Weekend: February 3-6, 2011
Men's Weekend: February 24-27. 2011
ST. PETER ACTS RETREATS
MERCY RETREAT CENTER
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Scheduled Eucharistic Minister - August 21/22
Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( )
Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister?
Call Jim Meady 314-849-1810.
Saturday, August 21
5:00PM: L. Schrock, D. Imig, A. Spears, R. Ross,
R. O‟Meara, L. Hollabaugh, S. Imig. L. Temme
Sunday, August 22
7:30AM: E. Bante, M. A. Shepard, Sr. M. Kleffner,
J. Sulze, M. C. Krusing, T. Booth, B. Lauber,
J. Booth
9:00AM:
11:00AM:
6:00PM:
K. Shreves, M. K. Drexler, J. Jensen. G. Pfeffer,
(B. Nordmann), (S. Minowitz), (M. Sabo),
(H. Bernsen)
R. Young, P. Byorth, S. Hartman, S. Dietz,
(G. Meesey), (S. Randall), (D. Cantwell),
(L. Etzkorn)
B. Biele, M. Cadice, P. Yerkes, S. Person,
N. Judge, R. Gamble, J. Meady, L. Baebler
LECTORS
Time First Lector Second Lector
Saturday, August 21
5:00PM Bob Barrett Kay Renard
Sunday, August 22
7:30AM Joan Felling Andrew Smith
9:00AM Kay Komotos Charles Nigh
11:00AM Christy Ridenhour Bob Perry
6:00PM
Diane Reardon
August 15, 2010
DONUT SUNDAY IS THIS WEEKEND!
Join your fellow parishioners for free coffee, donuts, and juice
after the 9:00AM Mass TODAY, Sunday, August 15th.
A very special thanks to the St. Peter PSR Program for
sponsoring this month! Please feel free to stop and ask PSR
volunteers about this wonderful program.
We are still looking for a sponsor for the October Donut Sunday
on October 17th. Please contact jamieneusel@yahoo.com if your
group is interested.
Soon this long hot summer will be over and
time to start up another year of meetings and
activities. Our opening meeting will be on
Wednesday, September 15, our 20th
Anniversary dinner. Meet our new officers for the 2010/2011
year, Jim Meady, President, Kay Komotos Vice President, Jack
Collins, Secretary, Charlene Henke, Treasurer. Details about the
dinner will be in the bulletin next week at which time we will
start taking reservations.

August 15, 2010
Prayer List: Please pray for the following parishioners
who are in need of God‟s healing presence:
Walter Dayhuff, Marie Lavin, 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 and Allegra Ladendecker.
Please pray for the safety and well being of the following loved
ones of our parishioners who have been called to military service:
Charles E. Williams II, US Army Warrant Officer, Cpl. John R.
Weber, III, USMC, Major Matthew Kelly, Pvt. Donald Robert
Marschall, Jr., Michael C. Wood, Army, Cpl. Patrick Barry, USMC,
Airman Joseph Sidlo,M/Sgt Don Haga, A/C Christine Haga, 1 st Lt.
Colin Moran, Army, Sgt. Erik Thompson, Warrant Officer Alicia G.
Mejia-Adkins, Sgt. 1 st Class Michael Adkins, U.S. Army Capt.
Nicholas Jablonski, USMC, L. Cpl. Mark Nitz, USMC, USAF, COL
David G. Bellon, USMC, Pfc. David Schmiedeskamp, Pvt. David
Michael Johnston, Capt. Mark Jackson, IV and Ltc. D. A. Sims II,
US Army.
JUST ME APPAREL
OUR SCHOOL UNIFORM SUPPLIER,
WILL RE-OPEN
TUESDAY, JULY 6,
FOR THE
SUMMER BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON
July 6-Sept 11 Sept 13-May 31, 2011
MTWF 10AM-4PM 10AM-4PM
Thursday 10AM-8PM 10AM-6PM
Saturday 10AM-3PM 10AM-2PM
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.
Have you ever wanted to say the
rosary as a family but just
thought your kids were too little
or would not pay attention?
Maybe you don't even remember
how to say the rosary but might if you were reminded. The
Young Families group at St. Peter Parish has decided to make
saying the rosary a true family event! We will meet in church the
4th Monday of each month from 6:30-7:00PM and say the
rosary for a special intention. All you need to bring is a rosary
and your family. There is no need to worry that your kids might
be loud or not pay attention, all will add to the overall meaningful
prayer our families can offer.
Our next monthly rosary will be on
Monday, August 23rd at 6:30PM!
AUGUST YOUNG FAMILIES EVENT
Please join us for several play opportunities in August . . .
Moms: Our first play date was a success with a great turnout and
a lot of interest from others who were interested in future dates.
The next play date is Thursday, August 19 from 10:00-12:00 at
Drace Park. See the link below for the address to the park.
http://www.town-and-country.org/DracePark.aspx
Hope to see you there!!
Dads: Here's your chance to meet other Dads and give those
Moms a little break!!! Please meet us at McDonald's Playplace at
the Kirkwood Road location on Saturday August 28 at 8:30 a.m.
Don't forgot socks for the kids!!!
No RSVP is necessary for either event. We hope you enjoy the
last few weeks of summer, and we hope to see you at the
upcoming events!!!
St. Peter Young Families Group
If you did not place a spring order, please come to Just Me
Apparel as soon as possible to assure that your child is in uniform
for the start of school. For phone orders or additional
information, you may call us at 636-391-3551.
If you are sure of your sizes, you may place your order on-line at
www.justmeapparel.com.
JUST ME APPAREL
232 Old Sulphur Spring Road
Manchester, MO 63021
SCHOOL LITURGY SCHEDULE
August 25 Back to School 8:15AM 1-8
September 1 Weekday 8:15AM 1-5
September 2 Weekday 8:15AM 6-8
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM
TWENTY AND THIRTY-SOMETHINGS . . .
The Society of St. Vincent De Paul Young Adult Program needs
more volunteers for its food pantry program. SVDP has a young
adult group of volunteers who help out at the Immaculate
Conception food pantry in Maplewood on Saturday mornings.
Volunteers work one Saturday morning per month signing up for
their preferred date each month. Duties include assisting with
client intake, filling orders and sorting inventory. For more
information please contact Bryan Kirchoff at 314-640-4366 or
bryankirchoff@att.net.

PARISH LIBRARY HOURS
(located in Ursuline Hall)
Mondays and Thursdays…9:00AM-3:00PM
First Sunday of each month…8:30AM-12:30PM
BOOK REVIEWS:
Section C….Religion
“The Ignatian Ideal and Jesuit Reality” by Paul Coutinho, S.J.
This book is great for anyone interested in the Spiritual Exercises
of St. Ignatius. It‟s a beautiful explanation of Ignatian
Spirituality: God is found in activity as he is found in prayer,
therefore activity becomes prayer.
“The Ten Commandments and Their Influence on American
Law: A Study in History” by William J. Federer
This is an in-depth examination of how each of the
Commandments historically impacted the development of laws in
America and affected the legal philosophy of government
framers.
Come in and see the many interesting books in this section of the
library.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
The society of St. Vincent de Paul is having the raffle of raffles!!!
GRAND PRIZE: Two roundtrip tickets to New York City for
four days and three nights. You will stay in a hotel overlooking
Central Park, go to the new Yankee Stadium to see the Yanks and
Tampa Bay Rays play, dinner at a trendy New York eatery, two
tickets to a top Broadway play and last but not least meet Bill
O‟Reilly in his studio while he hosts his “O‟Reilly Factor” and
also get a $3,000 shopping spree in The Big Apple.
SECOND PRIZE: Roundtrip airfare for two ANYWHERE in
the entire continental United States.
THIRD PRIZE: Two tickets to the 2011 Super Bowl in the new
Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
FOURTH PRIZE: Two tickets to the 2011 annual Major League
Baseball All-Star Game in Phoenix, Arizona.
FIFTH PRIZE: A $1,000 shopping spree at the Weekends Only
Furniture Store.
Tickets are $100 each and the drawing is August 30, 2010.
The New York trip will be 9/20-9/23, 2010.
Half of the proceeds from the $100 tickets sold here will stay in
our St. Peter Conference to serve the needy. For tickets contact
Mary at 966-8947.
Thank you for your support.
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August 15, 2010
“Back to School” Sunday . . .
will be held on Sunday, August
22nd from 8:30AM - 12:00 Noon
in the Parish Center. Parents can
sign up to volunteer at school, get
their child‟s class assignment, pick up uniforms and school
supplies, meet teachers and visit classrooms. Some volunteer
activities can be done at home, while others require your help
either on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. If you are unable to
sign-up to volunteer, you are required to pay $75.00 which helps
to cover the cost of cafeteria and playground subs. We look
forward to meeting you on Sunday, August 22nd.
ATTENTION ALL 8TH GRADE PARISHIONERS
YOU ARE INVITED TO COTILLION 2010
When: Sunday Evenings 7:00-8:45PM
September 12th, 19th,
October 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th
Where: St. Peter Gym
Cost: $45 payable to St. Peter
Sign up at “Back to School Sunday” on August 22nd or contact:
Cindy Grunik - cgrunick@yahoo.com
Robyn Passig - robyn.passig@edwardjones.com.
NOTE: Parents, 5 chaperones per session are needed -
please sign-up.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
All volunteers and employees who work with children at St. Peter
parish must be in full compliance with the Safe Environment
Program. This includes attending a Protecting God‟s Children
workshop, undergoing a background check updated in evennumbered
years, having an FBI fingerprint check if you have
lived outside of Missouri within the past five years, and signing
the Code of Ethical Conduct.
These requirements are mandated by the United States Council of
Catholic Bishops and are followed by every diocese in the
country. The policies are the Church‟s attempt to ensure the
suitability of all adults who work or volunteer around your
children. If you have any questions about your compliance please
contact the parish child safety coordinator, Linda Probst, at
966-8600.
TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE
“For where your treasure is, there also will your heart
be.” (Luke 12:34)
Jesus encourages us to build up our treasure in heaven. The
world encourages us to build up our treasure in real estate,
investments, and material goods. How much time are you
investing in building up a worldly treasure? How much time are
you inventing in building up a heavenly treasure? To invest more
time in the things of heaven, you must let go of some of the
things of this world.
Offertory for August 8, 2010
Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 1,907
405 Envelopes Returned $25,801.
Loose Donations $1,254.

August 15, 2010
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
TO BENEFIT HAITI
On Saturday, August 21st, Holy Redeemer church in Webster
Groves is having their annual “Haiti Jam” right after 5:00 Mass.
They have been supporting a sister church in Haiti for several
years now and this is their annual fundraiser. There will be a barb-que
dinner, live music, and a silent auction as well as
attendance prizes.
We hope you can come and support their sister church in Haiti.
THE TRAVELING VOCATIONAL
CHALICE PROGRAM - TO PRAY FOR VOCATIONS
Many parishioners have signed up to take the chalice
home and display it in a place of honor, where it can be
noticed by all during the week. These parishioner (s)
will pray around the chalice every night for vocations to the
priesthood and religious life. Prayers for vocations will
accompany the chalice.
Listed below are the dates and the families who will be taking
home the Traveling Vocational Chalice after the Sunday
11:00 Mass during the month of August:
August 1
August 8
August 15
August 22
August 29
AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM
Our Shepherd‟s Center will offer the AARP Safe Driving
Progrem which is a good review of driving skills for mature
drivers. It is scheduled for September 2 from 9:00AM - 1:00PM.
Call the Shepherd‟s Center @ 961-2669 to confirm your
reservation. All seniors are welcome to attend. The cost is $12
for AARP members, $14 for non-members and free to Shepherd‟s
Center volunteer drivers.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 15, 2010
Sunday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2/1
Cora 15:54b-57/Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a;
12:1-6a, 10ab/1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56
Monday: Ez 24:15-23/Mt 19:16-22
Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10/Mt 19:23-30
Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11/Mt 20:1-16
Thursday: Ez 36:23-28/Mt 22:1-14
Friday: Ez 37:1-14/Mt 22:34-40
Saturday: Ez 43:1-7b/Mt 23:1-12
Next Sunday: Is 66:18-21/Heb 12:5-7, 11-13/Lk 13:22-30
©Liturgical Publications Inc
Scott and Pam Debandt
Doug and Martha Caldwell
The Brian Gosser Family
The Fotouhi Family
Charlene Henke
If you are interested in signing up for a week please call Cheryl
Elder at 314-965-1573 for more information.
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RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
What is OUR role, as parishioners, in the RCIA?
The initiation of Adults is the responsibility of ALL the baptized.
How in the world are we going to do that?
…Welcome the “Inquirers”.
…Stop and talk to them.
…Invite them to community gatherings.
…Pray for them: Ehren Dodson, Chris Emert, Bryan Page,
Nikki Ramirez and Ryan Veninga.
If you or someone you know are interested in learning
more about the Catholic Church?
Then you might be interested in joining the RCIA process.
What do the initials RCIA stand for?
The initials stand for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.
What is the RCIA process?
It is a process or journey for individuals who desire to establish or
deepen their relationship with Our Lord, Jesus Christ and want to
learn more about the teachings of the Catholic Church.
The first step in this process is called the Inquiry or
Evangelization Period. It is a time for individuals who are
interested in learning more about the Catholic faith to begin to
explore it and surface questions. It is also a time when the Sacred
Scriptures will be introduced and discussed. This initial period is
very informal but provides information and formational
opportunities for those individuals who are looking to acquaint
themselves with the Catholic faith.
Our last Inquiry Session will be held on
Thursday, August 19th.
The session begins at 7:00PM and ends by 8:30PM.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more
about the Catholic faith or you would like more information
about the RCIA process, please call
Linda Doyle at 314-822-1347 or e-mail her at
ldoyle@stpeterkirkwood.org.
“SAVE THE DATE”
The annual St. Peter Athletic Association Golf
Tournament will be held on October 15, 2010 at
Aberdeen Golf Club. Registration begins at
10:30AM and a shotgun start at 11:30AM. $100
per player includes lunch prior to golf, golf cart,
on-course refreshments, and a BBQ dinner afterwards.
Watch the bulletin for sign-up sheet and hole sponsorship form in
September.
LUNCH AT KIRKWOOD HOUSE
Come join us for lunch. A good, nutritious meal is served each
weekday at Kirkwood House, 385 S. Taylor at 11:30AM. The
price is $3.25. Call 314-965-1002 to make your reservation and
to find out what will be served on the day that you plan to come
for lunch.

August 15, 2010
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
On this, the Feast of the Assumption of Our Blessed
Mother into Heaven, let's consider how Mary prayed
the Psalms. Yes, she did. She learned them from her
parents, St. Ann and St. Joachim. She and Joseph
taught them to Jesus as they observed the holy days
and festivals of Jewish life. More than likely Psalm
117 was recited often: 'Alleluia! Praise the Lord, all
you nations; glorify him, all you peoples! For steadfast is his
kindness toward us, and the fidelity of the Lord endures forever.'
Our Blessed Mother calls us, guides us, leads us into prayer. She
wants all her children to draw close to her side, and as always
happens, to the side of her Son.
The following Holy Hours are available:
Wednesday 7:00AM Wednesday 12:00Noon
Thursday 7:00AM Thursday 8:00AM
Friday 7:00AM Friday 8:00AM
Friday 7:00PM
The following Holy Hours have an adorer who cannot come
every week and needs a partner to share the hour:
Thursday 11:00AM Friday 8:00AM
For our special hour of praise before the Blessed Sacrament, call
Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION. . .
is an opportunity for those searching for deeper meaning in their
lives to meet regularly with a companion in faith. It is a
conversation to find their core relationship with God and what
God desires of them.
Please call Mary Lou Bennett at 314-835-1189 or email
maryloubennett@hotmail.com.
DIVORCE CARE
This is a 10-week video series followed by a small group
discussion. Each week is self-contained and you may attend as
many sessions as you like. There is no charge. Child care is
available, but must be pre-arranged. Call Libby Long at 314-894-
1373 to make arrangements for child care.
WHERE: Mary Mother of the Church
5901 Kerth Road, 314-894-1373
WHEN: Thursdays, beginning September 9th
from 7:00-8:30PM
Topics include:
September 9th - What‟s Happening to me?
September 16th - The Road to Healing/Finding Help
September 23 - Facing My Anger
September 30 - Facing My Depression
October 7 - Facing My Loneliness
October 14 - Financial Survival
October 21 - Kid Care
October 28 - New Relationships
November 4 - Forgiveness
November 11 - Moving On, Growing Closer to God
All are welcome! For information call Linda, 314-846-9730 or
Gail 314-843-2565.
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“MARTHA’S MEALS”
A committee is being formed to discuss the possibility of
providing food/refreshments for bereaved families after the
funeral Mass of their loved one.
If you would be interested in being a part of this ministry, call
Peggie Baker (821-7827) or Madeleine Whyte (909-7704).
MUSIC MINISTRY AND
CHOIR YEAR KICK-OFF
Thinking about joining
the choir?
How about cantoring,
ensemble, instrumental or other musical ministry?
Would you like more information about how you can get
involved?
Come to the Music Ministry and Choir Year Kick-Off & BBQ
Wednesday, August 25th
6:00PM-9:00PM,
103 N. Harrison Avenue
(directly across from Mudds Grove)
RSVP to: Carol Bauer, Liturgical Music Coordinator 822-1347,
ext. 3005 or cbauer@stpeterkirkwood.org
WOMEN'S WHITE HOUSE RETREAT
Ps 27:11 “Lord show me your way; lead me on a level path..."
Prayer keeps the soul in communication with God's way. Come
aside and spend some quiet time with the Lord. For Retreat
information contact White House Retreat at www.whretreat.org
or call Betty Nordmann at 966-4811.
2010 Weekdays 2010 Weekends
September 13 - 16 September 3 - 5
(Labor Day Weekend)
October 4 - 7 November 18 - 21
October 18 - 21 (Weekend)
November 15 - 18
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: August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 6:30pm –7:30pm
Cost: $30.00 for a six (6) week session.
Location: St. Peter Ursuline Hall - in the 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. The $30.00 is due at the first session on
August 25, 2010.
NOTE: There is a 3 week break and a new location.

August 15, 2010
ATTENTION, FIRST GRADE FAMILIES AND NEW FAMILIES!
St. Peter Parish School of Religion is here for you, and classes
will begin on August 30th! If your children attend the Kirkwood
Schools, other public schools or private non-Catholic schools,
religion classes are held weekly on Monday evenings from 6:30-
7:45PM in our Parish School of Religion. About 360+ parish
children in Grades 1-8 gather in small classes of 15 or under led
by adult catechists who are parents or parishioners. Preparation
for sacraments is included in the classes at the appropriate grade
levels. Students entering Grades 2 and 8 where sacraments are
received are required to attend religion classes in PSR or Catholic
school the year prior. One simple call to Ursuline Hall, 822-
1347, will get you started with registration. For more information
about the program, including contact names and numbers and
e-mail, go to www.stpeterkirkwood.org and click on the link to
“Parish School of Religion”. Please note the yellow
informational brochures in the pamphlet rack in the gathering
space. Welcome to St. Peter Parish School of Religion!
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
Sunday School classes for pre-schoolers will begin in late
September. Classes are held during the 9:00AM Mass, so that
parents can attend that Mass. Children who are 3 years old by
July 31, 2010 through Kindergarten age may be registered to
attend. Classes are held in the school building, and include a
lesson, music, and crafts. Registration forms are available in the
pamphlet rack in the gathering space in church. Registration
forms may also be obtained at Ursuline Hall, 822-1347.
DEADLINE for registration is August 27. Catechist for 3 year
olds is needed for Fall 2010! If you love children, sharing your
faith and close encounters with glue sticks and markers, please
contact Jan Hartmann, Director of Elementary Faith Formation at
Ursuline Hall, 822-1347 Ext. 3004. This is a great ministry to our
young families!
FROM THE DESK OF THE YOUTH MINISTER . . .
There will be a high school "Back to School"
pool party on August 29th from 4:00-7:00PM
at Country Surf! Cost is $4.00. We will have
access to the tennis and basketball courts as
well as swimming. There will also be
hamburgers and hotdogs. Be sure to join us.
Regular high school youth group every
Sunday from 4:00-5:30PM in Ursuline Hall!
Beginning August 19th:
EARN AND LEARN OFFICE HOURS
Monday, 6:30 - 7:30PM(when PSR reconvenes)
Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:00PM
Thursday, 8:15 - 9:30AM
Sunday, after 9:00AM Mass and before 11:00AM Mass
(approximately 10:00 - 10:55)
Earn and Learn will be in the gym for “Back to School” Sunday
on August 22nd.
DISCOVERING GOD IN OUR LIVES
A 2-DAY WOMEN’S RETREAT AT THE
NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS
Retreat Presenter: Heather King
Friday, September 10, 2010
and
Saturday, September 11, 2010
For more information, please contact Diane Green
at 1-800-233-6264 or email: dgreen@oblatesua.org.
August 8, 2010
James Michael Wienke, son of Michael and Jordan Wienke.
WEEK OF GUIDED PRAYER -
AN ECUMENICAL RETREAT IN EVERYDAY LIFE.
Meet one-on-one with a prayer guide 30 minutes each day,
afternoon or evening, Monday through Friday. Seven Holy
Founders Catholic Church is starting a week of guided prayer
September 19th. For more information, or to register, visit
www.weekofguidedprayer.org or contact Clarence Heller at 636-
256-6515 or marclar123@aol.com.
Please remember the deceased and their loved ones in your
prayers:
Catherine Burch, mother of Michael Burch, Jr. and Jenna Burch.
Eileen O‟Donnell Cochran, sister of the late Bishop Edward J.
O‟Donnell.
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SAVE THE DATE - FRIENDS OF BIRTHRIGHT RUN/WALK
The Friends of Birthright are holding their ninth annual Run/
Walk on Saturday, August 28, in Creve Coeur Park - Tremayne
Shelter. Check-in begins at 7:30AM followed by a 6K Race
around the Lake and 1 Mile Fun Walk at 8:30AM and a 1/4 Mile
Youth Run with FREDBIRD® at 9:15AM. You can register as
an individual or team at
www.firstgiving.com/birthrightstl or 314-808-1845.
STS. TERESA & BRIDGET FOOD PANTRY
(FR. GARY’S PARISH)
LAST CALL for our August 16th delivery to Sts Teresa &
Bridget food pantry. We will deliver our parish's food donations
to Fr. Gary's parish pantry this Monday. Donations are slow and
there are many people in St. Louis that want to eat.
WE CAN HELP them by your generous donation.
Please call us if you need someone to pick up your canned goods.
965-3390. Thank You!
DROP OFF LOCATION ~
Candy and John Behl....965-3390
319 East Adams, Kirkwood (block and a half east of YMCA).

August 15, 2010
MEN’S GROUP
How frequently do we pray?
Have we had our prayers answered?
What are our traditions when it comes to Catholic prayer?
Does Liturgical prayer help us in the understanding of the
Catholic Church?
At this week‟s Men‟s Group meeting we‟ll reflect on the Gospel
readings for the day as well as use the new Compendium of the
Catechism as we discuss “Christian Prayer”.
Please join us. All men of the parish are welcome. The next
meeting will be held this Saturday, August 21st, in the rectory
basement. Schedule as follows:
7:15AM Discussion
8:15AM Mass
The Welcoming Committee would like to announce the “New
Arrivals to our Parish Family” for July 2010. Let us remember
them in our prayers and aid them in catching that great St. Peter
Spirit we all know and love.
Please welcome:
Greg & Jen Meyer
Sally Kemper
Nathan & Stephanie Philipp
James & Traci Sembrot
Dan & Lisa Sullivan
Amy Gegg
Christy Koch
Christopher & Staci Riggio
Adam & Amy Shupe
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.
DINNERS FOR 8 - FALL 2010
Would you like to get to know other
members of the parish?
"Dinners For 8" is a casual way to get
better acquainted with others in the
parish. The plan is simple: 4 couples
(8 people) have dinner once a month
for 4 months. Each couple/pair takes a
turn hosting and preparing an informal meal for the others in their
group. The couples/individuals are put into groups where
hopefully no one knows each other, but have the chance to build
new community by sharing the 4 meals together. We make every
effort to group people based upon common stages of life.
If you are interested, please email Steve Meyer at
smts001@gmail.com or call him at 835-0959.
I want to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers during
my recent illness. I received several visitors, several cards, and a
lot of phone calls of encouragement. Today, August 16th, my
physician just released me for all normal activities at work and at
play. Being able to speak now from first hand experience, the
power of prayer is VERY REAL. There have been several
moments where I felt an upsurge in strength and encouragement
and I am convinced that your prayers and God‟s Blessings have
been the source.
Thanks to all of you once again and I hope to see you in church.
Blessings to all,
Kevin Kundert
ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK
ADAMS PLACE
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
314-965-7070
Please support those who advertise in our church bulletin!
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ST. PETER AND PAUL SOUP KITCHEN
The volunteers at St. Peter and Paul soup kitchen in Soulard
served 135 hungry guests on Tuesday, August 3. A special
thanks to our substitute cooks Linda Doyle, Colleen Pence and
Lynn Abeln Meyer who stepped up for 3 vacationing cooks.
Thanks also to Renee Gamble who allowed us to use her
refrigerator to receive and store food this month. A final thanks
to Mary Pat Solari, who co-ordinated the volunteers on August 3.
We were able to distribute about 15 bags of used clothing to the
homeless and hungry this month. We also received 6 bags of new
t-shirts and socks for the homeless men's shelter at St. Peter and
Paul. Thank you for the generosity of St. Peter parishioners who
supplied both.
We will continue to receive and provide new men's t-shirts and
socks as well as gently used men's clothing for the shelter. If you
have a donation please drop it off at Mary Raizman's home at
311 Weston Oaks Ct. in Kirkwood. You may leave it on the front
porch.
If you are interested in helping with this ministry as a server, cook
or donor please contact Mary at mraizman@charter.net.