st. stephen protomartyr parish january 29, 2017...
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Parish Mission Statement “Following the example of our patron St. Stephen, we are called to be witnesses of God’s love
and to be a faith-filled, reconciling parish.”
St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish
January 29, 2017
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PARISH 3949 Wilmington Avenue St. Louis, MO 63116 314 481-1133 314 481-6036 fax [email protected] www.saintstephenstl.org
Chapel of Sts . Mary and Joseph 6304 Minnesota St. Louis, MO 63111
SCHOOL 3929 Wilmington Avenue St. Louis, MO 63116 314-752-4700 314 752-5165 fax [email protected] www.http://school.saintstephenstl.org
Reverend Ron Hopmeir, Pastor
Mrs. Mary Regan, Pastoral Associate
Mr. Mike Nigh, Director of Music
Mrs. Barbara Edelmann, Office Manager / Bookkeeper,
Mrs. Leigh Manalang, Senior Ministry Coordinator,
Mrs. Michel Wendell, Principal
Mrs. Mary Paule, Child Safety Coordinator, Secretary,
Monday January 30
Tuesday January 31
Wednesday February 1
Thursday February 2
Friday February 3
Saturday February 4
Sunday February 5
Liturgy of the Word with
Communion 8 AM
Quilters
9 AM - 2 PM
Mass 8 AM
Arthritis Exercise
9 AM
All School Mass 8 AM
Mass 8 AM
Arthritis Exercise
9 AM
All School Mass 8 AM
Feast of St.
Blaise
Family Trivia
Mass 8 AM
Vigil Mass 4 PM
Mass 8 & 10:30 AM
Lectors
Saturday, February 4
4:00 PM - G. Joly, E. Joly
Sunday, February 5
8:00 AM - C. Kveton, W. Kveton
10:30 AM - P. O’Connell, E. Kovac
Servers
Saturday, February 4
4:00 PM - Sarah G., Essy P.
Sunday, February 5
8:00 AM - Katie O., Drew V.
10:30 AM - Luke J., Audrey M.
STEWARDSHIP: SHARING TIME, TALENT, TREASURE and PRAYER
THIS WEEK AT ST. STEPHEN PROTOMARTYR
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
YOUTH MINISTRY
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 This one confuses people. Replace the word “humble” for “poor” and it makes more sense. People that are humble recognize their dependence on God and trust that He will provide all that they need. Unfortunately, for many of us, pride and ego enters our lives and we think we can live without God. Remember – God first in all circumstances.
ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! Please join us this Wednesday, February 1st for Mass,
soft pretzels, and small groups! We will meet from 7-9
PM at Bishop DuBourg High School (please use Clifton
Avenue entrance). More information can be found at
saintlouislifeteen.org .
ATTENTION ALL EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS! We hope and pray that you will join us for Luke 18,
February 17-19, 2016. It promises to be a wonderful
weekend of prayer, community, and FUN! More
information (and signups!) can be found at
saintlouislifeteen.org/luke18 .
January 22 Sunday Contribution $ 3,394.00
On-line Giving Contribution $ 2,035.00
Total weekly contribution $ 5,429.00
R & I $ 15.00
Tuition Assistance $ 245.00
Special Collection for January: The Review
The St. Louis Tax Assistance Program offers FREE
ELECTRONIC INCOME TAX RETURN PREPARATION
and tax information for a family with income under
$54,000.
Location: St. Mary’s High School, 4701 S. Grand Blvd
Dates: Saturdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 4.
Time: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Qualifications: Families with income below $54,000.
Must have W2 and / or 1099.
Contribution statements for 2016 are available at the
rectory during normal business hours. Give us a call and
we will have it ready for you to pick up. If you would like
your statement sent to your home, please send a self-
addressed stamped envelope to the rectory. You can
also drop your request in the collection basket.
January 29, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
WELCOME!
If you are new to St. Stephen Protomartyr parish or just visiting, Welcome!!
Visitors please sign the Guest Book found near the main entrance to the Church.
If you would like to register in the parish, please call or email the parish office. Welcome to the neighborhood and
parish community!!
FAMILY TRIVIA AED TRAINING
SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION
JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY MASS & DINNER
Due to your overwhelming support a second training
session for CPR and AED certification will be held on
Sunday, February 19 from 12 to 3 PM. Thanks to Rachel
Moylan, there will be no cost to individuals for this
training. This training is limited to the first 20 individuals
to sign up. We encourage coaches, scout leaders
liturgical ministers and other interested persons to sign
up for the training. To register for training contact Rachel
Moylan at [email protected] or sign up after Mass.
If you are already CPR and AED certified please send
a copy of your certification for our files to the rectory.
Bring your friends and challenge your neighbor! It's time once again for
Family Trivia!
Friday, February 3rd in the SSP Parish Center
6:00 PM – Doors Open / 6:30 PM – Play begins
School families, parishioners, and guests are welcome to this FREE event! R.S.V.P. BY JANUARY 27
[email protected] or 314-283-1536
Team Tables & Trivia Rounds Teams up to 8 per table must have at least one SSP student in K-8 & one adult. Six rounds of questions will require knowledge from every age at the table. Bring canned goods for Mulligans! 8 cans per table = 5 mulligans No need to worry about dinner before you come! Food Options: Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, purchase concessions or order Cecil Whittaker’s deals from the form on your table. Prizes & Surprises: Winning trivia table and attendance prizes will be awarded.
St. Stephen Protomartyr would like to invite all couples
from our parish who have reached a milestone in
marriage to celebrate at our Jubilee Anniversary Mass
and Dinner on Saturday, February 18, 2017. We will be
honoring those who celebrated 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50
years of marriage in 2016. We also welcome anyone who
has been married more than 50 years to join us.
The celebration will start with 4:00 PM Mass and
continue with dinner following in the parish hall.
We hope you can join us in our celebration!
Please complete this form and return it to the parish
office by February 13th to make your reservation. For
more information, call Mary Paule at 314-481-1133.
Jubilee Anniversary Celebration at SSP Names _______________________________________ Phone Number _______________________________________ Wedding Anniversary Date _______________________________________ E-mail Address _______________________________________
Registration is now open for the 2017 season of T
ball (Pre-K-2nd), CYC baseball/softball (3rd-8th) and
CYC track. PLEASE NOTE: Your child must have
turned 7 years old by June 30, 2016 to run track. Also,
track meets will be on April 9th, May 13th and May 20th.
Registration will remain open until February 19th.
If you have any questions, please email Jason Joly
(President) or Trish Vogel (Treasurer)
St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish www.saintstephenstl.org
Monday: Heb 11:32-40 Ps 31:20-24 Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday, St. John Bosco: Heb 12:1-4
Ps 22:26-28, 30-32 Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15
Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18 Mk 6:1-6
Thursday, Presentation of the Lord: Mal 3:1-4
Ps 24:7-10 Heb 2:14-18 Lk 2:22-40
Friday, St. Blaise: Heb 13:1-8 Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8-9
Mk 6:14-29
Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21 Ps 23:1-6 Mk 6:30-34
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Is 58:7-10 Ps 112:4-9
1 Cor 2:1-5 Mt 5:13-16
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
SHOVELING GARBAGE …..WITH LOVE
LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER
A new American doctor wanted to use his skills where
he could do the most good, so he decided to go Kolkata
to work with Mother Teresa and her Missionaries of
Charity. There he met Mother Teresa and asked where
he could be best put to use. She wrote something on a
piece of paper, folded it in half, and handed it to him.
"Take this to Sister Priscilla," she told him in her raspy
voice.
The young doctor took the note to the nearby "House
for the Dying Destitute." He thought to himself that it was
just the kind of place a doctor should be. He imagined
one day changing the sign to read "House of Hope for the
Living." He was going to make a difference here.
He met Sister Priscilla and handed her the note. She
glanced at the contents and smiled slightly. "Follow me,"
she said. They walked through the men's ward, a large
open space with rows of cots cradling people in great
pain who were skeletons with skin. This is where I
should work, the young doctor thought. I can make a
difference here.
But Sister Priscilla continued walking and they entered
the women's ward. OK, this is where I can be useful. But
they continued into the kitchen, where a modest lunch of
was being prepared. Oh, they want to give me lunch
first, he thought.
But they continued on, walking out of the building into
the back alley. Sister Priscilla pointed to a large pile of
garbage that was so revolting the young doctor gagged.
"We need you to take this garbage down the street to the
dump" she said. "The dump is several blocks down on
the right. You can't miss it." The nun handed him a shovel
and two buckets. Then she was gone.
The young American was stunned. Didn't they realize
he was a doctor? But he dug into the pile and carried
buckets of refuse to the dump. There he was amazed at
the number of people swarming the area looking for
something to eat or for anything of value. By the end of
the day the pile was gone and he was drenched in sweat
and stench. He walked back into the house to tell Sister
Priscilla goodbye when he saw the sign on the doorway,
written in Mother Teresa's handwriting: You can do no
great things - only small things with love.
"My heart melted," the doctor remembers. "It dawned
on me that serving others is not about how much I know.
It's about attitude and availability to do whatever is
needed - with love. I learned that shoveling garbage with
TWENTY- AND THIRTY-
SOMETHINGS
Looking to volunteer
The Society of St. Vincent DePaul
has numerous opportunities for
young adults, including:
♦ Home visitation to the needy, via 100 parish chapters,
to provide material assistance and a listening ear
♦ Four young adult chapters offering
♦ Six thrift stores
♦ Eighty food pantries
♦ Clerical work
To find out more, please contact Bryan Kirchoff at
[email protected] or 314-640-4366.
love is different from just shoveling garbage." [Gary Morsch, cited in "Encounters with a saint" by Dean Nelson, The
Christian Century, November 23, 2016.]
† The Gospel of the Beatitudes is grounded in such
an attitude of love, that true "blessedness," heart-felt
happiness and satisfaction is centered in Jesus'
perspective of humility, mercy, compassion and
justice. Titles and labels don't matter; skills and
talents are not the measure of faith. Jesus calls us to
become a people of the Beatitudes: to embrace a
spirit of humble gratitude before the God who gives,
nurtures and sustains our lives and to respond to
such unfathomable love the only way we can - by
returning that love to others, God's children as we
are, in whatever way we can, as a way of returning it
to God. † From: Connections: January 2017
January 29, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
♦ February 3 - Blessing of throats after 8 AM Mass
♦ February 3 - PTO Family Trivia
♦ February 9 - First Communion Parent Meeting
♦ February 11 - Women for all Seasons Bunko
Tournament
♦ February 18 - Jubilee Anniversary Mass & Dinner
♦ February 19 - AED Training Session #2
♦ March 1, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7 - Fish Fry
WE CANNOT AVOID MERCY!
LOOKING AHEAD
AROUND TOWN
FINANCIAL AID FOR TUITION
OUR ALUMS SHINE
Right in the middle of the nine “Blesseds”, these
beatitudes at the start of the Sermon on the Mount,
Jesus says:
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Mercy! Right in the middle. Yet mercy is preceded and
followed by blessed righteousness, that is, by
relationships that are right with God, with other people,
and with all creation. What I do and what I say, by
blessed words and actions, help bring on the Kingdom of
Heaven (Saint Matthew’s phrase for being in the
presence of God).
♦ How will I seek justice by what I do today?
♦ How will I seek humility by what I say this week?
♦ How will I show mercy, be merciful?
The Rosati-Kain Annual Trivia Night will be held
Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the R-K
Gym. Tables of 8 are $120 or $15 per player. New this
year! You may either register online at the R-K
website, www.rosati-kain.org, and pay by credit
card. Or, you may call Mrs. Susan Faron at 533 8513
ext. 2701 and reserve a table and pay by check or cash
at your table. No long check-in line this year. Doors
open at 6:00 PM
Pro Life square dance! Beer, soda, and snack mix
provided. Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks
to enjoy with your friends. Saturday, February 11 at
Faenger Hall (Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Hall) Doors will
open at 7 PM. with dancing from 7:30 till 10:30.
Cost: $15.00/person Reservations are not required.
Questions??? Contact Randy @ 314-651-8745 or John/
Mary @ 314-832-0302 It will be the best time you have
had being square!!!
The Today & Tomorrow Educational Foundation is
pleased to announce that beginning January 30, 2017, an
application form will be available online at NO COST to
parents. This single application will enable a family to
apply for all umbrella financial aid for which their child is
eligible. This includes those funded by the Catholic
Education Office, the Today & Tomorrow Education
Foundation, and the Roman Catholic Foundation of
Eastern Missouri.
Please visit www.ttef-stl.org for additional information
pertaining to the financial aid available, questions you
may have and the application process. All families are
encouraged to apply and / or reapply.
If you are in need of assistance with applying for any
of the scholarships, TTEF staff will be available to help
you with the online application on Wednesday, February
15 from 3 PM - 7 PM at St. Margaret of Scotland School.
Congratulations to the following SSP Alums on being
named to the Bishop DuBourg High School First
Semester Honor Roll!
First Honors - 3.5 + GPA
Tiffany Danh
Alisha Merlenbach
Kaleigh Pemberton
Andrew Rettig
Sarah Schulte
Andrew Speck
Alexander Venneman
Second Honors - 3.0 - 3.4 GPA
Haley Johnson
Tristan Moylan
Annual Infertility Support Mass - Join us for an
occasion to come together to pray for hope and healing
for those impacted by infertility. There will also be an
opportunity to share in fellowship and receive valuable
resources on ways the Church and Archdiocesan Office of
NFP can help. Sponsored by the STL Archdiocesan Office
of NFP.
February 16, 2017 at the Cardinal Rigali Center Chapel
20 Archbishop May Drive. 7PM Mass followed by light
reception.
SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS Wednesday, February 8th, 10:30 am
Presenter: Margaret Sueme, Better Business Bureau Education and Outreach Coordinator
Location: St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish Hall
Unfortunately in today’s world, there are many scammers who target consumers through
telemarketing, internet and direct mail. Better Business Bureau will be presenting
information to South Grand Senior Ministry on “Scams Targeting Seniors.” You will learn
how to prevent becoming victimized by fraud as well as information about the many free
BBB services available to consumers, including the new BBB Scam Tracker, an online tool
that educates the public about scams trending in our area.
Come hear the presentation and then enjoy a complimentary lunch!
Contact Leigh at 314-481-1133 ext. 307 or [email protected] to reserve your spot by February 1st.
NEW YEAR EXERCISE OPPORTUNITIES Want to start on that New Year’s resolution to exercise more often? We can help you!
South Grand Senior Ministry has several exercise opportunities. Anyone is welcome.
1. Arthritis Exercise – Marian Amsler, a certified instructor through the Arthritis
Foundation, leads classes Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-10:00 AM at St. Stephen’s
Parish Center. This can help reduce pain and stiffness, keeping you healthier for
longer. All exercises are done seated. Call 353-0910 for more information. FREE
2. Fitness Class – Judy Hudson offers “no impact” exercise at Immaculate Heart of
Mary school cafeteria, 4092 Blow Street. Tuesdays and Fridays 8:30-9:30 AM. $2 per
class. Call 797-8182 for more information.
3. Balance & Revitalize – Eileen Kinsella, Registered Somatic Movement Therapist, teaches class on Thursdays 9:00
-10:00 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary rectory basement. Using pliable balls, silks and all-way stretch fabric, you
can discover how to find your balance and increase flexibility. $3 per class. Call 608-3862 for more information.
FREE TAX-AIDE Are you in need of assistance preparing your 2016 taxes? Here are two great resources:
1. AARP Tax-Aide is a free tax assistance service for low and middle income taxpayers
with special attention to those 60 and over. You can call 1-888-227-7669 or e-mail
[email protected] to find a tax preparation site near your home and schedule an
appointment.
2. The Metro-St. Louis Community Tax Coalition offers cost-free appointments at the
Maplewood Public Library (7550 Lohmeyer Avenue, 63143). Appointments are available
on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:40 PM. Contact the
library at 314-781-2174 to schedule your appointment.
Tuesday - after 8 am Mass: Perpetual Help Devotions
Wednesday - 8:45 am—4:00 pm: Church is available for
Eucharistic Adoration
First Friday of the month Holy Hour and Benediction
after the 8:00 AM Mass.
St. Stephen Protomartyr www.saintstephenstl.org
Monday, January 30
8:00 AM - Liturgy of the Word with Communion
Tuesday, January 31
8:00 AM - Rev. John B. McEntee
Wednesday, February 1
8:00 AM - Justine Shamleffer
Thursday, February 2
8:00 AM - Edward Busick
Friday, February 3
8:00 AM - Rev. Joseph Blattner
Saturday, February 4
8:00 AM - Rev. Tim Bannes
4:00 PM - Our Parishioners
Sunday, February 5
8:00 AM - Michael Bauer
10:30 AM - Helen Sweat
Parish Office Hours 314-481-1133 Monday through Thursday: 8:30 AM — 4:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM — 3:00 PM Closed Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Holy Days
Bulletin Article Deadline Monday at 12:00 PM. prior to the weekend bulletin.
Sacramental Celebrations Eucharist Saturday evening Vigil: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM 10:30 AM (nursery available) Monday: Liturgy of the Word with Communion 8:00 AM Tuesday through Saturday: Mass 8:00 AM Holy Day: 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Infant and Child Baptism Baptisms are celebrated at any weekend liturgy or on the last Sunday of the month following the 10:30 am. Eucharist. Parents are asked to call the parish office to arrange a Baptism.
Adult Initiation / Reception into the Catholic Church Any adult who would like to know more about our Catholic faith, and/or who is interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church, please call the parish office.
Reconciliation Saturdays 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Marriage Please contact one of the clergy at least six months prior to the planned date of marriage.
Anointing of the Sick We have a communal celebration of this sacrament at the weekend liturgies in the fall and in the spring. If you would like to be anointed before entering the hospital or if you are homebound, please call the parish office.
Parish School of Religion Parish School of Religion formal classes in our Catholic Faith Children: 4 yrs. through 8th grade and high school Located on the campus of St. John the Baptist Parish. Call the PSR Director at 314-773-3070.
Church Nursery Located in the rectory basement during 10:30 AM Mass. Enter by way of the alley. Staffed by parents.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Children ages 4 through second grade are invited to participate and hear the scriptures in a way meaningful to their age. Held the first Sunday in September through Mother’s Day excluding holidays.
for our sick and recovering
Suzi Beck - James Forgash - Mary Lopinot -
Herb Herberts - Irene Hoff - Thomas Lorenz -
Catherine Messmer - Robert Morse - Steve Moylan -
Dan Nichols - Angie Peters - Grace Phillips -
Joey Renick - Margaret Ringkamp - Beth Simon
for our homebound
Jeanette Holmer - Rosemary Kobylinski -
Florence Morrison - Rose Schuster
for those in nursing homes
Lorraine Burke - Ellie Kearns - Rich Meisemann -
Cecilia Olson - Gene VanderPluym
for family members serving in the military
Joel Bruce - Derek Hirtz - Brandon Johnson
Stephen Napier - Jack Renick - Brian Schoellhorn -
Mitch Sollmann - Mark Tisius - Bradley Westcott
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