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Mary, Mother of the Church
5901 Kerth Road, St. Louis MO 63128
The Mission of
Mary, Mother of the Church,
as a
Christ-centered community,
is to be a
Radiant Light
in the world
and a
Bold Witness
to those whose lives
we touch,
inspiring them to love God
and to love one another,
as God loves us.
The 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 12, 2021
P S C Fr. Chuck Barthel, Pastor [email protected] Deacon Randy Howe [email protected] Deacon Richard Coffman [email protected] Deacon Robert Smerek [email protected] A S Ann Garavaglia [email protected] Mary Brutcher [email protected] [email protected] Amanda Nielsen [email protected] D L Nate Jackson [email protected]
D R E Cheryl Degenhart [email protected] Y M Clare Ernst [email protected]
M Greg Klobe [email protected]
F C N Michele Venable [email protected]
C S C Amanda Nielsen [email protected]
P A O H 5901 Kerth Road, St. Louis, 63128-3705 (314) 894-1373 fax: (314) 894-3801
Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am. — 4:00 pm Saturday: Closed
Website: www.marymother.org M S
www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/MMOCSTL
S . V P H L 314-289-6101 #2228 or [email protected]
F D Faith Direct is our online giving vendor. To enroll or to
change your current level of giving, please call 1-866-507-8757. Our parish code is MO56.
P P C 2020-2021 L T
C Dave Baranowski [email protected]
V -C Steve Maurer [email protected]
S Sandra & Howard Hoffman [email protected]
A Gary Leiendecker [email protected]
P P C C
A F Mary Gudinas [email protected]
C F Kim Blackford [email protected]
C S Rob Telthorst [email protected]
M D Jeanne Rothermel [email protected]
H M Matt Clancy [email protected]
L Carol Mason [email protected]
S Lois Scully [email protected]
Y Hannah Nguyen [email protected]
S B Infant baptisms are celebrated throughout the year except during the season of Lent. Parents are to be registered members of the parish and are encouraged to call the rectory for an initial appointment during the pregnancy.
C I A Any adult seeking to become a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church is invited to call the rectory.
S M Arrangements for the Sacrament of Marriage are to be made by the prospective bride and groom with the priest or deacon at least nine months before the wedding.
A S Communal celebrations of the Anointing of the Sick are offered seasonally. Contact the parish office to request the sacrament for yourself or a family member .
M T
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. Mass in Church Saturday 4:30 p.m. (Anticipatory) Sunday 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m
C Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.or by appointment
M D Rosary Daily after 8:30 a.m. Mass Sunday 6:30PM in Caton Chapel
STUDENT FORMATION
September 12
PSR OPEN HOUSE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL AFTER THE 11:00 AM MASS THIS WEEKEND! Welcome back PSR families! Come to PSR Open House! Meet the catechists! Enjoy some ice cream and fellowship!
If you have not registered your child(ren) for the PSR program, please come to Open House. While enjoying the company and eating ice cream, you can register your children for PSR.
The first night of PSR is Monday, September 13 and Wednesday, September 15.
FAITH Alive in the Home: Celebrating Jesus as the HEART of FAMILY Faith Alive in the Home supports parents in being the first teachers of the faith, using methods that incorporate faith into children’s daily lives (18 months-4 years). If your family is interested in the program, contact Cheryl Degenhart.
Faith facilitators are trained parishioners who: Provide in-home visits; Help parents set faith goals and form friendships with other Catholic families. If you are interested in
becoming a facilitator, FAITH Alive in the Home is offering training sessions in August and September. Interested? Contact Cheryl Degenhart (314)894-1373 or [email protected]
The Cornerstone Catholic Scripture Study invites you to a Visitors’ Day on Wednesday, September 22, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. This study is for men and women who wish to deepen their faith through an increased knowledge of the inspired Word of God which can transform your heart and mind. Weekly meetings will be held from September 2021 thru March 2022 at Mary, Mother of the Church. Prayerfully consider joining us as we study Creation and Covenants from the Book of Genesis. Call Melissa 314-585-8136 or Ed 314-221-1584 to let us know if you’re coming to visit or check out our website at www.thecornerstonescripturestudy.org.
Testimonial: “All are welcome! There is no charge to join. Each is asked to give, after prayerfully considering their ability.” Mark M.
Come to Mary Mother’s 49th Annual Pasta Dinner Sunday September 19th
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. In The Reilly Center
Menu includes: Italian Sausage, Salad, Roll, Dessert, Beverage (Ice tea, Lemonade and Coffee), and as always, ALL YOU CAN EAT MOSTACCIOLI with red or white sauce. • Adults (13 years and older) $8.00 • Youth/Children (12 and under accompanied by a
paying adult) eat Free
We are still in need of workers and desserts. Please go to Sign-Up Genius to signup for both
,--carry outs will be available.
From the Pastor’s Computer … This weekend there are three different topics for my bulletin columns. Although each are independent of the other two, there is a thread that connects them to each other. - Fr. Chuck Barthel
Three More Years! Archbishop Rozanski has asked me to serve another three-year term as dean for the South County Deanery. With the upcoming Strategic Planning Process, I suspect there will be a few additional meetings on my calendar.
Archdiocesan Strategic Planning Process
In his August 22nd column in the St. Louis Review, Archbishop Rozanski writes: “Having gotten to know the people of the Archdiocese of St. Louis over the past year, I’m now beginning to think about some structural elements of our mission. We build on a wonderful foundation! But we can’t be content with what we've done. We need to ask: ‘What’s the next right step?’ Part of the next step involves paying attention to structures.
Take two examples: 1) We’re set to cross a historic benchmark in the next few years. The number of active diocesan priests in parish work will match, and then dip below, the number of parishes we have.” (Currently, there are 178 parishes in our Archdiocese.) 2) Our two largest parishes in St. Charles County (St. Joseph in Cottleville & Immaculate Conception in Dardenne Prairie) serve the same number of Catholics as 23 parishes in the city. (There are 6 priests at those 2 parishes while there are at least 25 priests at those city parishes.) The number of priests and the distribution of parishes are structural elements of our mission that are on my mind.
Have I reached any conclusions about that? I need to say this as clearly as possible: No!
But are there structural questions we need to ask ourselves? We need to say together, with just a much clarity: Yes!
That’s why we are in the initial stages of preparation to conduct a comprehensive pastoral plan that will shape our mission. While there are no preconceived notions or decision that have been made, I know that this process will most likely result in the most dramatic recalibration of our Archdiocese in decades. Any changes that are made will be made in light of our ultimate goal—to enable missionary discipleship across our Archdiocese.”
The Strategic Planning process will take at least two years, and it has already begun. That’s why Fr. Chris Martin was asked to leave his pastorate to oversee the process. The Archdiocese has also reached an agreement with the Catholic Leadership Institute to facilitate the gathering of data. The Archdiocesan Pastoral Council has already participated in some listening sessions, the priests are in the process of completing a comprehensive questionnaire, and the Planning Process will be the topic for the October Pastoral Assembly.
There are two additional decisions that the Archbishop has made that will have some impact on all parishes of the Archdiocese during this two-year planning process. Decision #1: Save for health reasons or retirement, there will be a two-year moratorium on transfers / assignments. The reason for this is because the strategic plan will alter the type and number of parishes in the Archdiocese and rather possibly making a new assignment twice within two years time, the Archbishop is choosing to wait until the new structure is in place before making assignments.
Decision #2: Only capital projects that are required to repair or maintain current infrastructure in good working (and safe) order will be approved. Any projects related to expansions and capital improvements, as well as any other projects not directly related to safety issues, be deferred at this time. This includes projects for which funds have already been designated or raised.
As you can see by the above two decisions, the Archbishop is very committed to this planning process. 2026 will mark the 200th anniversary of the creation of the Diocese of St. Louis. That’s the target date for having begun the implementation of the Strategic Plan. Please pray that all of us will be open to the working of the Holy Spirit both during this process and wherever the visioning takes us. Fr. Chuck Barthel
The Process for Paying Some of Our Bills For most homeowners, these are the ways that things are bought and paid for: With cash or a check, with a credit card, or by transferring money from savings or money market account. If the cost is great enough, a loan may even be taken out. If the item is more a want than a need, sometimes decisions are made to either delay purchasing the item or not to purchase it at all. We do the same things here at the parish, with the difference being that each parish is to follow specific financial guidelines from the Archdiocese. Moreover, some of the language we use may be different than what you use at home.
Each year as our budget is drafted, the Finance Commission working in conjunction with Ann Garavaglia our business manager, determine what we may need by way of repair and maintenance for the various needs of our campus. These amounts are budgeted as part of the parish’s operating budget and are called operating expenses. (Two examples of operating expenses are tree removal & replacing the condenser in the walk-in cooler) Our Sunday Stewardship offerings (the General Fund) are the primary source of revenue for paying these expenses.
When a particular expense is greater than $5000 and it either extends the life of an existing asset (tuckpointing the building or sealing the parking lot) or the financial benefit of the expense is beyond a year (the new camera for livestreaming or storage cabinets in the parish hall), it is considered a capital expense. Many of our capital expenses are funded by the Major Project Fund.
As we looked at some upcoming capital expenses such as replacing 2 HVAC units for Church and the Parish Hall and repaving our parking lot, an appeal was made asking our parishioners if they could increase their donations to the Major Project Fund. Your response has been most generous. As of June 30, 2021, your donations to the Major Project Fund were nearly $28,000 greater than they were the previous year. Those donations raised our Major Project Fund balance to $120,250.
Connecting the dots … I am writing this article on Monday, Labor Day. This week is the week we are to receive the 2 new HVAC units for the Church & Parish Hall. The cost for those units and their installation is $45,127. Eventually, this money will be transferred from our Major Project Fund to our checking account.
Making 2 connections to the article on the Strategic Planning process: Even though there is a moratorium on building projects, we received permission to install the new HVAC units because they were considered essential for the comfort of our parishioners and the life of the building. At the same time, we are not able to apply for an Ensuring Parish Viability Grant this year because what we were hoping to use the grant for would be considered one of those “wish list” items.
There is one additional category for capital expenses. Those are items that also cost over $5000 but would be considered wish list or “would like” items. One example would be purchasing new vestments. Some of the sets we have are at least 20 years old and they have some wear and tear to them. Even though they were included in this year’s budget, if we were to buy them, we would ask parishioners to make a special contribution to a restricted fund. (This is what was done when the baby grand piano was purchased for Church 6+ years ago.) Rather than create a new account, if we chose to do a special fund-raising drive for a specific wish list item, we would add that money as a restricted fund to our existing Major Project Fund. Moreover, in light of the new moratorium on spending, I am not sure that we would receive permission to purchase the vestments. What the Liturgy Commission and I will need to decide is in what condition the vestments will be 3 years from now. When we made the special appeal for the Major Project Fund this past spring, there were some concerns that some of those funds would go to “wish list” items rather than the needed improvements and repairs that were presented when we asked you to increase your donations to the Major Project Fund. This is where I hope your trust me as your pastor, along with your trust of the Finance Commission and the Parish Council, is strong enough that you believe me when I say that we will not purchase wish list items with funds from the Major Project Fund. If we do a wish list project, it will be from revenue received from separate donations for a specific project. Between this article and the one on the Strategic Planning Process, you might feel overwhelmed by all the words and sentences. To think I was going to write one more article! I know that Mary Brutcher would have been feeling the stress as she met her one-day deadline. Anyway, take your time to digest the material. If you have any questions, send me an email. - Fr. Chuck Barthel
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
“The Lord is King; he is robed in majesty.” Psalm 93:1
We do not come before a ruler with an earthly crown. The majesty with which Jesus is robed in His perfect gift of selfless love, surrendering His life so that all who believe might be saved. Visit your Lord and King in His “royal palace” (the gilded monstrance) in our Caton Chapel.
Please consider giving yourself and Our Lord the gift of an hour of your time in quiet prayer and reflection. It will prove to be time well spent .
We would LOVE to have TWO people at each hour of adoration. If you would consider being a SECOND adorer, please call Pat Dean at 314-842-1887 or email: [email protected] to see what times are available or if you have any questions regarding Adoration.
The Adoration schedule is as follows: Tuesday 9:00AM - 8:00PM, Wednesday 9:00AM - 6:00PM Thursday 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Friday Friends
The Friday Friends (widows/widowers) will be going to Crusoes on Telegraph for our next luncheon on Friday, Sept 17, at 11:30 am. Please call Fran at 894-1275 or Nancy at 894-8522 to RSVP so we know how many to expect. Hope you see you then. Thank you.
READINGS for September 12- September 19
Sunday: Is 50:5-9a; Ps 116:1-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35
Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8; Ps 28:2, 7-9; Lk 7:1-10
Tuesday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17
Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35
Thursday: 1 Tm 4:12-16; Ps 111:7-10; Lk 7:36-50
Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3
Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13-16; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 8:4-15
Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-8; Jas 3:16 — 4:3; Mk 9:30-37
The Words of Everlasting Life
This Week’s Mass Intentions
SUNDAY September 12 9:00AM - Oliver Baer † 11:00AM - Our Parish Family
MONDAY September 13 8:30AM - Pat Demuth †
TUESDAY September 14 8:30AM - Don Dace †
WEDNESDAY September 15 8:30AM - Ronald Owensby †
THURSDAY September 16
8:30AM - Jim Freeman †
FRIDAY September 17 8:30AM - Bob Jennemann †
SATURDAY September 18 4:30PM - Sue and Bill Wachter
SUNDAY September 19 9:00AM - David Barton † 11:00AM - Our Parish Family †
† Denotes those who are deceased
Mary Mother Youth Group September 2021
Prayer Group every Wednesday night in the Youth Room from 8 to 9 pm
• Sun, Sept 12, Spiritual Night – Back to School discussion 7 to 9 pm
• Sun, Sept 19, Rec Night – FEAR FACTOR!!! 7 to 9 pm on parking lot after MMOC Spaghetti Dinner
• Sun, Sept, 26, Service – Collecting Items for Afghan refugees. Details to follow
Save the Date Reverse Trunk or Treat Coming to Mary Mother Saturday, October 23
Go to Sign-up Genius for more details!
Walking With Mom’s in Need
We are working along with SVDP to help two families in need of diapers. The sizes needed are: some newborns, and sizes 1, 2, & 3. The diapers will be collected after all the Masses:
• September 11th, and 12th
Thank you for your support in helping these two families who are
very grateful. We truly appreciate your generosity. The Walking with Mom’s in need Committee, Carolyn Messler, Kathy Davidson, Megan Bennett, Polly Fick, Remy Yu and Mary Lou Peters.
NEEDED ITEMS FOR AFGHAN FAMILIES For those who want to donate items for families being resettled in the St. Louis area, the International Institute of St. Louis has a "New American Wish List" of the most needed home basics, such as Kitchen items, cleaning products, personal items, general use items, linens, furniture. Prior to dropping off any items or to inquire, please call the institute at (314) 773-9090, ext. 182 and they will give you the drop off places plus more information.
Mary, Mother of the Church 50 Year Jubilee!
• Octoberfest - October 16th, 2021 Join us for mass at 4:30 and stay for an evening of faith, fellowship and fun!
• Parish Mission - November 7-11 Presented by Fr. Pete Schavitz
LADIES BUNCO
Ladies mark your calendars for
• The theme is Halloween. • Costumes are optional. • Doors open at 6:30 p.m. • Cost is $15 plus please bring a snack to share. • Each person will have their own individual dice. • Go to Sign Up Genius or call Pat Echelmeyer at 892-6782 to register.
Pray for Those Serving in the Armed Forces
M SGT. Brian Allen – Son of Dennis and Cindy Allen SPC US Army Kyle Bean-Great-Nephew of Rich & Barbara Hantak Lt. Timothy Clemens - Grandson of Vivian Burlison SR. Ryan Clancy - Son of Matt & Maria Clancy Chris Conkel - Grandson of Joe & Betty Follmer George Eifert II - Son of George & Ruby Eifert George Eifert III - Grandson of George & Ruby Eifert Capt. Patrick Fitzgibbons - Grandson of Carlene Maurath Nick Frank - Nephew of Michelle Frank Tyler Allen Genasci - Grandson of Joe & Ev Reker Capt. Ed Hubbel - Friend of the Rogers Family Capt. Timothy J. Kinmartin Jr.-Son of Tim and Anne Kinmartin Pvt. 1st Class Eric Kremer – Grandson of Ken and Sue Kremer Capt. Rodney Lammert - Son of Edward Lammert Clayton LaVoise - Grandson of George & Ruby Eifert Avt. Brittany Leicht - Daughter of Paul & Marie Leicht Aaron Marshall - Grandson of Jerry Marshall Andrew Missey - Grandson of Joe & Betty Follmer Lt. JG Mark Rapisardo - Grandson of Anna Rapisardo Lt. Col. Jim Rund - Cousin of Emily Schenk Ens. Daniel Stefans - Grandson of Gus & Janice Berry Capt. Marti Torres - Niece of Mark & Missy Dayton M. Sgt. Eduardo Torres - Nephew of Mark and Missy Dayton Cpl. Joseph Venable - Son of Robert & Michele Veneble Maj. Michael Villeneuve -Son-in-law of Don & Gerianne
September Milestone Anniversaries
Years Name Wedding Date 10 Dan & Amy Kelemen 09/10/2011 10 Garry & Laura Wellman 09/30/2011 15 Linda & Larry Dildine 09/15/2006 15 Daniel & Kristen Guehne 09/22/2006 20 Brian & Melanie Duffner 09/22/2001 20 Patricia & Michael Mulligan 09/07/2001 20 Jason & Kara Serati 09/29/2001 20 Joseph & Jackie Winkeler 09/27/2001 35 Jack & Alicia Carter 09/20/1986 35 Ken & Barbara Klages 09/20/1986 35 Jay & Christine Stuckel 09/26/1986 40 Joseph & Lorraine Kettinger 09/02/1981 45 Chris Barrett 09/03/1976 45 John & Susan Basch 09/24/1976 45 Wayne & Barbara Muentnich 09/04/1976 50 Mike & Betty Pocilujko 09/11/1971 66 Jule & Antonia Zach 09/03/1955
September Milestone
Anniversaries
SPIRITUAL ADOPTION At conception my sex, the color of my eyes, whether I would be tall or short were determined. I could be a teacher and teach hundreds of children to read, or a gifted musician whose music is enjoyed by thousands, or a scientist who discovers the cure for cancer. But, I may never know a mother’s caress or be cuddled by a loved one. I am a burden to Mom and she is struggling with the decision to give me birth or to abort me. Fortunately, I have champions who have “spiritually” adopted me and are praying for me – members of your parish Respect Life Committee. Won’t you join with them, “spiritually” adopt me, and pray daily the prayer found in the pews this weekend? In a bulletin next month you shall find more information about me or read my obituary.
Abortion Healing Ministry Call/Text Hopeline 314-406-0815
archstl.org/hope-healing
Is there a hole in your heart? God is ready to fill it with His forgiveness, healing, and hope. Start your healing journey today. Receive confidential care from a trained, compassionate team.
Archdiocesan Pro-Life Video Challenge
Are you age 13-39? Are you pro-life? Then enter the 2021 Respect Life Apostolate's Pro-Life Video Challenge and you could win a cash prize! Create a 1-5 minute video on the theme, "Walking with Moms in Mercy & Joy." Winners will be invited to our 45th Annual Convention on Sunday, October 17 at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. The winning video will be announced and played during the Convention and earn a $500 prize.
The 2021 contest runs through September 30. Questions? Call 314.792.7555, email prolifearchstl.org Download the entry forms online: https://www.archstl.org/programs/education/pro-life-videochallenge
Care for Creation
Five reason to buy produce in season and locally include:
1. more nutrient dense
2. delicious flavor
3. less impact on the environment through less transportation
4. economy - When fruit and vegetables are plentiful, the price goes down.
5. support of organic farmers. Various fruit and vegetables that are in season in September are: apples, blackberries, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, eggplant, fennel, kale, peaches, pears, pumpkins and radishes
Sources: rapidleaks.com cookieandkate.com
Parish Nurses Corner Starting in September, our music ministry groups will begin their regular schedule of practices and Masses. All are welcome to join:
• Traditional Choir – this four-part harmony group sings selections from traditional hymns to contemporary worship songs.
• Contemporary Choir – this group of singers lead mostly contemporary worship songs and are joined by guitarists and other instrumentalists.
• Children’s Choir – this choir is currently on hiatus.
• Cantors – singers who lead the assembly in song when there is no choir present.
• Instrumentalists – we welcome parishioners high school and above, who play musical instruments to accompany at our Masses.
For more information, contact Nate Jackson by calIing the parish office at 314-894-1373 or by email him at [email protected]
Blood Drive: Our next ImpactLife Drive is Tuesday, Sept. 28th in the parish hall from 2 to 7PM. Appointments are required. We are so grateful that slots are beginning to fill, already! Most vaccinations, particularly COVID-19 and Influenza, do not indicate a waiting period before donating. However, if have had the COVID-19 virus, wait is 28 days after recovery (and no symptoms). Please sign up: www.bloodcenter.org or call Mary Ann McWilliams, parishioner- (314) 974-5707. Flu Vaccines: We are teaming with Walgreens at Butler Hill and Lemay Ferry- to offer the flu vaccine on Sunday, Oct. 3rd in the Reilly Center, from 10AM to 1PM. There is limited number of high-dose vaccines for 65+. I hope to have received my supply of standard dose for others, by that weekend from Deaconess Faith Nurse Ministries. Check for the sign up on our parish website and forms in the vestibule.
A Tithing Thank you form CHADS (Communities Healing Adolescent Depression and Suicide): Raises awareness, provides education and coun-seling to identify and prevent depression and suicide in the St. Louis area.
On behalf of the schools, organizations, families and individual children we serve, I’d like to sincerely thank you for the generous gift we received. I am once again astounded by the Parish’s generosity in support of our mission to save young lives. Words can’t express how much this gift means to me, my family, and everyone at CHADS. Like so many others, 2020 has taken its toll on us, but we entered 2021 with our heads held high and determined to help as many kids and families as possible. Together, you’re making that possible. This gift is going to connect more youth and families in crisis with the resources they need; that is especially true for those in under-served communities. We aim to provide services to all, regardless of their socioeconomic status, and you will empower us to reach out and serve those who may not be able to get help otherwise. Once again, thank you so much for supporting our mission to save young lives. If you ever have any questions regarding your gift or CHADS Coalition and its mission, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Marian McCord, Executive Director
iJoan Caton, Bob Lieb, Ruby Eifert, Mari Gilb, Pat Honig, Jim Hudson, Mary Ullman, Marie Harthill, Helen Collins,
John & Jean McEnery, Kathleen Riggio, Lou Pfaff, Trudy Chellis, Jim Spray, Denise Kennedy, Joy Kleucker,
Kathleen Hadd Bonifant, Marie Winschel, CeCe Herr Amy Carroll Wolfe, Larry and Pat Jones, George Eifert,
Mary Ann Schulte, Sherry Heuman, Rita O’Brien,
Daughter of Deacon Dick & Liz Coffman Daughter-in-law of Marie & Paul Leicht Brother-in-law of Deacon Dick Coffman
Mother of Steve Krieger Sister of Susan Krieger Mother of Maria Clancy Daughter of Mike Jarvis Brother of Linda Licata Friend of Norma Nisbet
Cousin of Wendy Franklin Granddaughter-in-law of Joe & Betty Follmer
Daughter of Mike & Mary Lee McColl Son-in-law of Mary Stewart.
Uncle of Tim & Elizabeth Struttmann Grandson of Mark & Lisa Raglin
Niece of Carol Brophy Granddaughter of a friend of Karen Morris
Granddaughter of Jim & Lydia Chamberlain Mother of Tammy Bayes
Son of Mike & Mary Lee McColl Three friends of Jane Goeke
Friend of the Shivelys Nephew of the Shivelys Friend of Marcia Dohack Friends of the Howards
Friend of Margaret Poirrier Friend of the Foleys Friend of the Skiljans Aunt of Jan Bridwell
Daughter of Bob and Eileen Radley Niece of Barb Foley
Friend of Mike and Marisue Balek
Please contact our parish office when you or your loved one are better to be removed from the list.
Prayers for our Beloved Deceased In your kindness, please pray for the souls of
the deceased members of our parish.
Mary Engelken, mother of Barbara Montoia Sue Kremer
May they rest in the eternal embrace of our Risen Savior.
Contemplative Corner #230
The notion of heaven requires a corresponding belief that there is an immortal element to creation, something at once intertwined with our material selves and yet able to transcend them. Contemplative practice helps us to recognize what is eternal within us, the “True Self” that is “hidden with Christ in God” (Col 3:3). It can be difficult to describe this True Self: most of our ideas of the self in eternity are little more than a transfer of the self as we presently understand it to an otherworldly realm. We want to imagine life with God as a “have your cake and eat it too” scenario in which we change little and yet find ourselves fully gratified. The reality is that there is much that we think of as “ourselves” which is, by its nature, transient and destined to pass away. This includes not only our bodies as we now perceive them, but also our thoughts and feelings. Stripped of these things, we can scarcely imagine ourselves as “being” at all. Yet, in those moments when we are lovingly detached from our thoughts and feelings in contemplative practice, we find that we are still loved and we still are – and always will be.
Because of the holiday the Stewardship report for September 5th will be in next week’s bulletin.
Please remember Mary, Mother of the Church in your will or estate plan, and please tell us when you do, so we can THANK YOU!
STEWARDSHIP Grateful and Generous
St. Louis University High School St. Louis University High School invites all 8th grade boys to come for a shadow at SLUH. Spend a half day with a Jr. Billiken host beginning in late September. Visit admissions.sluh.org for more information.
Host Families for July/August Devotions for the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima are:
29 - 9/4 Joan Crawford 12 - 18 Dan and Maureen Schoenekase 5 - 11 Grace Dawson 19 - 25 Jim and Ann Noonan 26 - 10/2 Landy Kelly
Please consider signing up for one of the weeks of October
THE FATIMA MINISTRY AT MARY MOTHER This ministry, which started over 30 years ago by parishioner Gloria Williams, is indeed a blessing for ALL who participate. Please consider hosting her.
Remember, to Host the Fatima Statue, you can now go to Sign-Up Genius on https://www.marymother.org to sign up, or contact Carolyn Messler (712-2042) or Gina Norrenberns (435-9107). If you do not drive /or are otherwise unable to pick up the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, again, please call Carolyn or Gina, and they will arrange for you to receive her.
Mary can be picked up in the St. Joachim room.
Food For Thought Peace and Justice Ministry
National Migration Week for 2021 takes place September 20-26, and will climax with the Vatican’s celebration of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees which always falls on the last Sunday of September.
The primary theme for this year’ WDMR is “Towards an ever wider “WE”. In his letter announcing this year’s theme, Pope Francis emphasizes that “this focus calls on us to ensure that “after all this, we will think no longer in terms of “them” and “those,” but only “us” (Fratelli tutti, no. 35). AND THIS UNIVERSAL US MUST BECOME A REALITY FIRST OF ALL within the Church which is called to cultivate communion in diversity.”
Consider Join MMOC’s Peace and Justice Ministry. Call Sister Leonette 314-775-5540 for more information.
Trivia Night Mark Sienkiewicz Memorial Trivia Night
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Crusader Council #11146
• Saturday, September 25, 2021
• St. Simon the Apostle gymnasium 11011 Mueller Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 • Doors open 6:30 p.m. questions begin at 7:00 p.m. • Tables of 6-8 for $200.00 • Drinks and snacks provided • Attendees are welcome to bring their own food • Register & pay at eventzilla.net/user/kofc11146
then select the event or call or text: Jim and Pat Tornatore at 314-660-2827
“All Mixed Up” Women’s Prayer Group” (Previously called the “Young Women’s” Prayer Group)
Join us for a reboot of our prayer group on 9/22 at 6:30 in the St. Ann Room. We will continue meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Text or call Laura Jones at 979-587-2674 if you have questions or know you plan to join us. We would love to see you there! Is this a good fit for you? - Our group has busy women in variety of stages of life, including moms and aunts of kids in toddlerhood to college-age. - We seek to create a low-key, supportive, and faith-filled environment. - No study between meetings, just simple readings during meetings - No requirement or pressure to attend every meeting
Glen E. Mueller,D.M.D., P.C.
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