St. Peter Catholic Church

Catholic
Church
Pastor .........................Reverend Monsignor John M. Costello
Associate Pastor ................................ Reverend Edward J. Voltz
Senior Priest in Residence ........................................................................................
..................................... Reverend Monsignor Gregory L. Schmidt
Deacons
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Deacon John Komotos
Deacon Richard Renard
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Deacon Joseph Sulze
(Retired)
PARISH STAFF
School Principal .................................................................... Dr. John Freitag
Coordinator of Adult
Faith Formation ................................................................................... Linda Doyle
Coordinator of Elementary
Faith Formation ................................................................... Andrea Bonsanti
Business Manager ................................................................. Kevin Stillman
Director of
Sacred Music …………………………………………………………Ryan Bolinger
St. Peter Mission Statement
Built on the rock of St. Peter, the Apostle of faith,
love and forgiveness, we are a Catholic parish
dedicated to live, witness and proclaim the good
news of Christ through worship, education and
loving service to each other and our community.
Visit us on the Internet at
www.stpeterkirkwood.org
or send your comments to:
[email protected]
YEAR OF MERCY
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.
St. Peter Parish Prayer
Lord, thank you for the rich history you have
bestowed on our family of St. Peter in Kirkwood.
Blessed by your grace, we ask that you be present
in our parish today. Guide us as we celebrate our
gifts through worship, education and loving service.
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 Spirit, create within us a vision for the future that
we live, witness and proclaim the good news of Christ.
Amen
Holy Orders and Consecrated (Religious) Life
If interested, please call the parish rectory or the
Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at 792-6460
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:OOPM (Satisfies Sunday obligation)
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:OOAM, 11:OOAM and 6:OOPM
Rectory/Parish Office
243 West Argonne Drive
Saint Louis, Missouri 63122
966-8600 (Phone)
966-5721 (Fax)
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday: 6:45AM & 8:15AM
Saturday: 8:15AM
Saint Peter Elementary School
Pre-K thru Eighth Grade
215 North Clay
Saint Louis, Missouri 63122
821-0460
Holy Day Mass Schedule
Consult the bulletin for Mass times
http://www.stpeterkirkwood.org
Parish School of Religion
Andrea Bonsanti, 821-0460, ext. 4208
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:45 to 4:45PM or by appointment
Religious Education Offices - Ursuline Hall
Offices of Faith Formation
Linda Doyle, 822-1347, ext. 3001
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday - Friday, 6:00AM to 10:00PM
St. Angela Merici Chapel in Ursuline Hall
adjacent to the Church building
For more information or to sign up for a weekly
Holy Hour of prayer contact
Kathy Fotouhi at 821-4347
Wedding Coordinator
Cathy Herrmann, 822-1347, ext. 3000
Pastoral Council
Mr. Geoff Daniels, Chairperson, 616-7700
Mr. Paul Loida, Vice Chairperson, 825-1603
Mrs. Jennifer Brooks, Secretary, 314-420-9344
Finance Commission
Mr. Tim Fagan, Chairperson, 962-7737
Mr. Jack Herrmann, Vice-Chairperson, 966-3217
St. Vincent de Paul Society
314-289-6101 Ext. 2220 (Voice Mail)
Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday of the month at 12:30PM.
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.
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.
Parish Center
821-6219
Bulletin Deadline!!
Articles intended for publication in the Bulletin must be
submitted to the rectory ([email protected])
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 gather in the pews at the front of church
and the priest will be with you approximately
10 minutes after Mass is over.
Please remember St. Peter Catholic Church in your will.
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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 7, 2016
Before You Said Amen….The Eucharistic Prayer
During the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass today, what were you
thinking about? What was on your mind from the moment
the presider (priest) invited everyone to “Lift up your
hearts!” until you sang the “Great Amen” before we prayed
the Our Father?
Eucharistic Prayer, the Church’s biblical and formal prayer
of grace before we share Holy Communion, the Body and
Blood of Christ.
The Church Prays with Attention….more of the
Eucharistic Prayer
What is it that is to take place after we say we’ll lift up our
hearts to the Lord? What happens during this time is the
Eucharistic Prayer. Most of us would answer: “The
consecration – when the presider says ‘This is my body’
and ‘This is my blood.’” And that is correct, but only part
of what happens. Why are we to lift up our hearts and to
give thanks and praise? Why involve all of us?
We Catholics say: This is the most holy time. But what
does “holy” mean here, and how do you spend that holy
time? It is the time that I lose you as a priest. I am doing
the prayer and you are doing a whole lot of listening. I
purposely do not look at you or have eye contact with you.
I am praying to God for you and my focus is on God. There
is no dialogue, communal praying or much music either. It
is often a time when the assembly drifts away with thoughts
sometimes lofty but often far less so with concerns like “did
I lock the door of the house when we left” or “did I get out
the roast to defrost for dinner tonight” or “I sure wish Mass
was over; I am really hungry for breakfast.” Most of us
readily admit that we tend to wander off a bit at this time.
Yes, we sing the “Holy Holy” pretty well, perhaps, with a
strong “Hosanna in the highest!” But sometimes we don’t
focus back in until it’s time for the Our Father. Where did
we go?
The name of this time in the Mass says it all. This is the
Eucharistic Prayer. “Eucharist” becomes a name for the
consecrated bread and wine only because it first means
something else. It is a Greek word that needs several
English words to translate it. It is a blessing. It is giving
thanks. It is praise.
So in the Eucharistic Prayer, these are the things that the
Church is to do – and more besides. The priest is within
the Church to pronounce this prayer, to lead this prayer.
The whole Church is there to enter into the prayer, to
acclaim all the blessings, thanks and praise that the priest
speaks.
We’re pretty good at getting on board for the song that
begins the liturgy, and sometimes very good at giving full
attention to at least one of the readings and hopefully the
homily. But if someone were to tap you on the shoulder
during the Our Father and say, All right, where were you
the last five minutes? How would you answer this
question?
What we know from the New Testament about our
Eucharistic Prayer is that Jesus would take bread or take
wine and give thanks to God. Now we do it in memory of
Jesus. What persons have you loved? When you remember
them, don’t you give thanks?
So the Eucharistic Prayer is filled with thanks for all God’s
saving deeds, but especially the passion and death and
resurrection of Jesus. In it we name our saints, our pope,
our bishop, and our dead. All the memories come together
when we surround the table and pray that these gifts of
bread and wine will become for us the real presence of
Christ, the Body and the Blood of Christ. If we then call
the bread and the wine “the Eucharist” it is because we have
prayed this Eucharist to God over them.
This is not to ask: What did the priest just do? (We know
that!) The crucial question is: After I said “yes” to the
invitation to lift up my heart, after we all said “yes” to that,
what happened to those hearts? Did they stay “lifted up”?
Come at it this way. What happens in your life, happens
with some regularity, that grabs and holds your whole
attention – and grabs and holds you? That’s what is asked
when you are told to lift up our hearts. We are asked not
simply to be quiet and attentive (that can happen at a good
movie or concert). For us as baptized people, we are asked
to lift up and give to God our whole selves, engaged with
all these other selves, around this altar. What’s it like to be
totally involved in some deed even for a few minutes?
Next time, can you enter into the Eucharistic prayer in this
way? Think about all those you know who have died.
People who have been holy role models of faith, members
of your family, loved ones. We Catholics believe that
during that Eucharistic Prayer the whole Communion of
Saints is gathered around the altar with us. Heaven literally
comes down on earth during this time of Mass. For me,
personally, it is so comforting to realize that my mom and
dad, my brother, Bill, and my grandparents and others are
around the altar with me at this time. Perhaps just realizing
that teaching will keep you focused in the future during the
Amazingly, we only have one more week until the school
bell will ring announcing St. Peter School will officially
open for the 153rd time. Summer is finished….at least
for the nearly 470 young people who will begin a new
school year with us. We will welcome some 70 new
students to our school this year and many new staff
members. While it is somewhat sad to see summer end
there is an energy and excitement as we are on the
threshold of a new school year, this new year of grace
that God gives us called 2016- 2017. Come, Holy Spirit,
Come! Enlighten us!
Have a great week and I’ll see you in church!
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Monsignor Jack
1-3-5
August 7, 2016
EUCHARIST FOR THOSE WITH CELIAC DISEASE
If you suffer from celiac disease, or have any wheat allergies
that prevent you from receiving the Body of Christ at Mass,
please send an e-mail to the address below with your contact
information so that we can inform you of how we are able to
provide low gluten hosts for you.
Please note that hypo-allergenic incense
will be used at all
5:00pm, 9:00am and 11:00am
weekend Masses.
MASS INTENTIONS
Please send an email to this address with “Eucharist” on your
Subject Line: [email protected].
Monday, August 8
6:45AM
Sabina Ferrari
8:15AM
Richard McDonald
Tuesday, August 9
6:45AM
Jerome Daues
8:15AM
Gerry Girard
Wednesday, August 10
6:45AM
Mai McGowan
8:15AM
Steve Nurdin
Thursday, August 11
6:45AM
Gini Byrne
8:15AM
Matthew Morrell
Friday, August 12
6:45AM
Bill Hollo
8:15AM
Frank & Mary Ann Gottfried
Saturday, August 13
8:15AM
All Souls Living & Deceased
5:00 PM
Betsy Jordan
Sunday, August 14
7:30AM
Edward Druhe
9:00AM
Fran Noonan
11:00AM
People of St. Peter
6:00PM
Brett Hefele
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Scheduled Eucharistic Ministers - August 13/14
Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( )
Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister?
Call Bob & Trish Martin 821-3303
Saturday, August 13
5:00PM:
A. Hennessey, C. Patritti, S. Imig, D. Imig,
S. Schoelch, L. Schrock, K. Uxa, K. Shreves
Sunday, August 14
7:30AM: J. Shea, C. Behl, L. Flick, B. Martin, M. Mahn,
N. Mahn, B. Lauber, J. Sulze
9:00AM:
11:00AM:
6:00PM:
MASS SERVERS
6:00PM
Sunday, August 14
7:30AM
Jane Sulze
Trey Rolfes, Brendan McLaughlin,
Oscar Moran
Michael Heinlein, Matthew Stoeckel,
Sara Werner
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Second Lector
Bob Barrett
Charlie Nigh
9:00AM
John Kindschuh
Cindy Traub
11:00AM
Michael A. Abril
Greg Linhares
Scott Jensen
Catherine Enslin
6:00PM
Jack Figge, Claudia Zimney, Alex Huggins
SCHOOL LITURGY SCHEDULE
August 19
August 24
August 31
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 7, 2016
Sunday:
J. Enslin, R. Gamble, B. Biele, P. Jacober,
K. Kelley, S. Allen, M. Lorbert, K. Stillman
Time
First Lector
Saturday, August 13
5:00PM
Bob Hutcheson
Sunday, August 14
7:30AM
Andrew Robinson, Mary Kate Charles,
Quinn Keller
11:00AM
S. Hartman, M. E. Campbell, M. K. Drexler,
J. McCarthy, B. Nordmann, A. Smith, N. Wurtz,
(T. Herbig)
LECTORS
Saturday, August 13
5:00PM
Henry Reinwart, Cameron Schulze,
Nick Schulze
9:00AM
T. Booth, J. Booth, K. Carmody, M. O’Grady,
(G. O’Grady), (J. Maddock), (D. Cantwell),
(R. Medley)
Wis 18:6-9/Ps 33:1, 12, 18-22/Heb 11:1-2,
8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12/Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40
Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c/Ps 148:1-2, 11-14/
Mt 17:22-27
Ez 2:8--3:4/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131/
Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
2 Cor 9:6-10/Ps 112:1-2, 5-9/Jn 12:24-26
Ez 12:1-12/Ps 78:56-59, 61-62/Mt 18:21--19:1
Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63/Is 12:2-6/
Mt 19:3-12
Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32/Ps 51:12-15, 18-19/
Mt 19:13-15
Opening School Mass
St. Bartholomew
Weekday
8:15
8:15
8:15
K-8
K-8
K-8
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 the parish office
(966-8600) for a registration form.
The Welcoming Committee
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August 7, 2016
ST. PETER MEN’S GROUP
PRESENTS: SCRIPTURE STUDY
WALK FOR WATER JOIN FATHER JACK’S TEAM!!
Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom: This Catholic study program shows the Church, enlivened by the Holy Spirit, teaching,
preaching, healing, and restoring outcasts in the same way that
Jesus did on earth. The Acts of the Apostles provides an historic
framework for understanding the rest of the New Testament.
Paul’s letters come alive in a new way when they are read within
the context of the Acts narrative.
So many people in our world are in desperate need of clean water. More than 2,000 people die every day because of diarrhea
caused by inadequate drinking water, sanitation and hand hygiene.
Most of us in St. Peter do not have the expertise or the ability to
build water systems or the opportunity to travel to Africa and
Central America. But we do have the ability to walk and in doing
so to raise our community’s awareness of the need for clean water
throughout so much of the world and to raise valuable dollars for
the building of those clean water machines.
•Share with the early Christians the joys and struggles of living
the life of Christ, and learn how these apply to us today.
•Observe the way the Spirit-filled Church adapted to new cultures
when proclaiming the Gospel.
Won’t you please come walk with us on Saturday, August 27, at
Kirkwood Park. We will start gathering at the Amphitheater at 8
a.m. and then walk about 2.8 miles beginning at 8:30 a.m.
•See your place in Christ’s Church, and how you should live dayto-day as a disciple of Christ.
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in
the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 28:19
Please go to http://walkforwatermission.org/walk/stl/ to sign up
for the Walk. Father Jack will be walking with us. You can join
his Team at the website when you register. When prompted click
in the box entitled “Find a Team” and type in
“FatherJack’s” There is no space between the “r” and the “J”
and you do not need the quotation marks.
Program Format: Light home reading of scripture: Ascension
Press DVD lessons (featuring Jeff Cavins) followed by group
discussion. Program extends for 20 sessions and meets every
other week.
If you have any questions, please call Rick Pautler (314) 6026470.
Join us:
When: We meet every other Monday beginning Sept. 12th
Where: STP Parish Library (Ursuline Hall)
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Coordinators: Jeff Coleman, Terry McHugh and Jeff Vann
If you plan to attend, please let us know. Email us at:
[email protected]
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOME FRIENDLY FACES!
We are starting a new Greeter ministry in an effort to welcome all
parishioners and visitors to Mass on Sundays. We need many
volunteers since we are blessed with a large parish and a church
with many doors! If you enjoy seeing and meeting new faces each
week and have a passion for hospitality, please join us as
a Sunday Mass Greeter. To volunteer or for more information,
email [email protected] or visit
www.stpeterkirkwood.org to sign up for the training session on
August 24th.
PLEASE HELP US SUPPORT THE KIDS AT
THE LITTLE BIT FOUNDATION
The Little Bit Foundation is an organization that helps out
impoverished kids in the St. Louis area. They do a lot in helping
the kids in our schools in many ways.
Please help us in supporting The Little Bit Foundation by
donating new children’s underwear and socks. We are asking
for this because underwear and socks are not typically donated to
organizations, even though they are needed. Can you imagine
going to work or school knowing you aren’t wearing clean, or any
underwear? How uncomfortable would it be to always wear your
tennis shoes without socks? We are hoping by collecting these
items, it will lift a worry off the kids in our city.
Bridge Bread will be sold
on the 3rd Sunday of each month
in the gathering space of Church.
The next Bridge Bread sale
will be held on August 21st
after 9:00 and 11:00 masses.
Items needed:
Socks - Boys: S, M, L
Girls: S, M, L
Cash and Check only
Underwear - Boys: S, M, L, XL
Girls: XS, S, M, L
Bridge Bread is a program designed to provide opportunities for
the disadvantaged in St. Louis to learn a skill, promote dignity,
and become financially self-sufficient. St. Peter Church will serve
as an outlet for their products the 3rd Sunday of each month.
DROP OFF LOCATIONS There will be a Rubbermaid container at 14 Sweetbriar Lane and 18 Sweetbriar Lane, Kirkwood
from July 19th to August 8th.
To learn more about Bridge Bread and their programs in social
entrepreneurship, please visit www.bridgebread.org.
Thank you for your donations,
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Anna Curtis and Becky Leonard.
August 7, 2016
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
ENROLLMENT
Who: 3-6 year olds
When: Sundays, 3:30-5pm during the 2016-17 school year.
Cost: $100 per child
Class size is limited to 12.
About CGS Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
nurtures the child’s love for God and introduces him to the life of the Church. We
gather in the Atrium to work with materials, pray, sing, and listen to Sacred Scripture. Our works focus on the person of
Jesus, the parables of the Kingdom of God,
and the articles and gestures of the Mass.
Are you interested in learning more about the
Catholic Church?
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To register for the Atrium:
 drop off payment of $100 to St. Peter’s Catholic Church at
Ursuline Hall (in person during business hours or in the
Ursuline Hall mailbox).
 fill out a registration form, available at Ursuline Hall or by
emailing the catechists, Jane Frank ([email protected]) and
Susan Martin ([email protected]).
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Are you un-baptized but are beginning to feel a need to
develop a relationship with God in your life?
Are you baptized in another faith tradition or baptized
Catholic but never received any formal religious education or additional sacraments?
Are you married to a Catholic and attend Mass but just
don’t know what the next step is to become one of the
Catholic faithful?
Are you yearning for something more in your life?
If you have answered “Yes” to any of these questions, we would
like for you to join the RCIA process this year.
If you have any questions about the program, please email us.
Our Sunday sessions will begin on September 11, 2016. If you
would like more information about the RCIA process, please
contact Linda Doyle at [email protected]
or call 314-822-1347.
STS. TERESA & BRIDGET FOOD PANTRY
"For I was hungry and you gave me food..."
FRIENDS OF BIRTHRIGHT
RUN FOR LIFE AND LEARNING
Food donations for Sts Teresa and Bridget are welcomed
all month long. Our next delivery to the North St. Louis pantry is
AUGUST 15th. Please be generous.
The St. Louis Friends of Birthright would like to invite you to the
15th Annual Run for Life and Learning on August 27th,
2016! The run/walk will take place at Creve Coeur Park at the
Tremayne Shelter. Your donation or participation will fund housing and education for Birthright clients in financial need, enabling
them to make better lives for themselves and their children. For
registration, race day information, and prices, visit our website
at: runforlifeandlearning.org. If you have questions, you can
email us at [email protected]. We look forward to
seeing you on race day!
DROP OFF LOCATION ~
Candy and John Behl, 319 East Adams, Kirkwood (block and a
half east of the YMCA) 314-965-3390. Please donate cans that
are no larger than 30 ounces; anything larger is difficult to carry
for all of us.
 Would you like to be involved
in enriching our children’s liturgical
experience during the Liturgy of the
Word on Sundays?
 Would you like to welcome and
invite children to proclaim and listen
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THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
Please join St. Peter Parish for the weekly tradition of celebrating the Divine Mercy Chaplet. The Chaplet is a beautiful devotion held weekly on Monday nights at 9:00pm in the church. It
takes less than 30 minutes and is one of the most memorable
forms of prayer you can experience. All parishioners are welcome. Please bring your rosary and enter through the Northeast
door by the parking lot (by the front of the church).
to our Sunday readings?
Would you like to see how the Gospel stories about Jesus
touch their heart, mind and soul?
If your answer is “YES!”, then you may want to be a Leader of
the Word at the 9:00 AM Mass on Sunday mornings. We are
currently looking for young adults and adults who would be interested in being Leaders of the Word, approximately once a month
(or every five weeks), from September 11, 2016 until May 7,
2017.
ROSARY FOR THE USA
TIME: 5:00PM - Every Sunday (except holidays)
PLACE: In front of church under the large tree (where seating is
available) or the Gathering Space, depending on the weather.
REMEMBER: For where two or three are gathered in my
name, I am there among them. Matthew 18:20
If you would like more information about this wonderful ministry, please contact Linda Doyle at 314-822-1347 or e-mail her at
[email protected].
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August 7, 2016
IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL!
St. Peter Catholic School
Registration is open for St. Peter Sunday School!
Sunday School is a place for children ages 3 (by
July 31, 2016) through Kindergarten to sing, create, and make friends as they learn about our
church and Jesus’ great love for us while their
parents attend 9 a.m. Mass. Classes begin September 25, 2016,
and run through the first Sunday of May. Registration is online
using the following link:
https://saintpeterkirkwood.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/
SundaySchool2016-2017RegistrationForm.
For information, please contact Coordinator of Faith Formation
Andrea Bonsanti: [email protected]
Welcome to Sunday School!
150 Years of Faith, Academics & Community
215 North Clay Ave, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Phone 314-821-0460 Fax 314-821-0833,
www.stpschool.com
Summer office hours: August 1-15—9am-2pm
BACK TO SCHOOL DATES
PSR ENROLLMENT 2016-17!
Back to School Sunday
August 14, 2016, 10:00am-1:00pm
Enrollment for 2016-17 is currently underway
online for parish families. Please access the
enrollment site through this link:
http://stpkirkwood.psrenroll.com/Home.aspx
Backpack Blessing
August 14, 2016, 9:00 am Mass
Special welcome to first grade families and
new families!
For information contact PSR Principal Andrea Bonsanti [email protected] or 314-821-0460 Ex. 4208
First Day of School Grades 1-8
August 16, 2016
First Day of School Kindergarten
August 18, 2016
Non-parish families, please contact Mrs. Bonsanti prior to enrolling. Space is limited.
Welcome Conferences
August 16-17, 2016
ST. PETER AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS
First Day of 4 Year Old Preschool
August 22, 2016
TROOP
is holding registration for our 2016-2017 school
year! All girls in the parish ages 5-18 are invited
to join. Registration will begin on August 1st. For
more info e-mail [email protected].
First Day of 3 Year Old Preschool
August 23, 2016
Back to School Parent Night
August 22, 2016, 7:00 pm
First Day of Parish School of Religion
August 30, 2016
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE BOYS:
CBC is now accepting appointments for the Junior Cadet Shadowing Program. Shadowing allows a young man the opportunity
to experience a day at CBC, while meeting current CBC students
and teachers. You can customize your day to make sure you get
to see the classes and activities of your choice. This program is by
reservation only. Please contact Mrs. Melissa Ryan at (314) 9856095 or [email protected] to reserve your day in CBC’s Junior
Cadet Shadowing Program.
SAVE THE DATE AND GET IN SHAPE
Mark your calendar and start training for Saturday morning,
October 8th for the St. Peter Dash. The Dash is a 5K run
through downtown Kirkwood and kids’ fun run. The Dash
raises money for St. Peter school and is a great local community event.
Thank you to our Title Sponsor - Lewis Homes.
ST. PATRICK CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS
Please keep this important ministry in mind on your next shopping trip. Breakfast bars, granola type bars, chips, cookies, water,
and soda are some of the suggested donations. The Health Department requires that all food items come prepackaged. Donations
are accepted everyday. Drop off location: 450 Burns Avenue,
Kirkwood. Please place donations in the green tub along the
driveway. Call Jennifer Moritz 909-6756 with any questions.
ST. PETER DASH 5K SPONSORSHIP OPPRTUNITIES
Sponsor the 7th Annual St. Peter DASH coming up October
8, 2016! This is a great opportunity for your business to be
in front of 500+ participants plus spectators and contribute
to the success of St. Peter School. Contact Julie Kavanagh
at [email protected].
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The ultimate goal of the Mobile Outreach Program is to encourage persons who are chronically homeless to access agency programs that will lead them to permanent housing and financial
stability. Thank you for supporting this ministry!
August 7, 2016
THEOLOGY ON TAP – BOTHER THE FATHERS
What is an ACTS Retreat?
An ACTS retreat is a three day and three night
Catholic lay retreat presented by a retreat “team”
of 30 parishioners who have attended an ACTS
retreat. The retreat begins on Thursday evening
and ends on Sunday. Retreats for men and
women are given separately.
Join young adults from across the archdiocese for our Theology on Tap August gathering - a night of Q&A, drink
specials, and great community. The
event will be held at 7 pm, August 9th at
Kirkwood Station Brewing Co. (105 E.
Jefferson Ave Kirkwood, MO 63122).
Our featured priests will be leading a
question and answer session: Fr. Gerber is currently serving at St.
Joseph’s Parish in Cottleville, Fr. Voltz is at St. Peter's in Kirkwood, and Fr. Sullivan formerly of St. Francis of Assisi will be
moving to Washington D.C. in the fall to further his studies in
psychology. Email [email protected] or call 314-792-7008 with
questions or for more information.
The retreat is centered on Jesus which allows
each individual on the retreat an opportunity to renew and deepen
their relationship with Him.
The retreat talks and prayer opportunities focus on Adoration,
Community, Theology, and Service, from which the ACTS acronym is derived. Sacred Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church permeate the retreat experience. Based on this information, please ask yourself the following questions:
 Do you need a long-weekend away to focus on your relationship with Jesus?
 Would you like a “spiritual boost” in your faith journey?
 Would you like to meet men and women from the St. Peter
Parish Community?
Did you know there are 13,486 kids in MO
state foster care? Is God calling you to
help care for the "orphans" in our community? One Heart Family Ministries can
help answer your questions about being a
foster family and will help guide you through the training and
licensing process. The next round of the required 9 week training
course will be begin the week of Sept. 19, 2016. Applications for
this class are due by August 15th. Call 314-835-1690, check out
our website @ www.ohfm.org or email Emily
at [email protected] for more information!
If you answered “Yes” to any of the above, please consider
joining the upcoming retreats.
Women’s Retreat September 8-11, 2016
Contact: Josie Bommarito
314-732-6911 or [email protected]
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL CORNER
Men’s Retreat September 29 – October 2, 2016
Contact: Ken Boyd
314-913-6529 or [email protected]
At the heart of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is the home
visit. Our members, called Vincentians, go into the homes of
those seeking help to evaluate needs, pray and to see the face of
Christ in those we serve. If you know of someone that needs
help, please have them call (314) 289 6101 ext. 2220.
THE BRIDGES RETREAT: A RETREAT IN EVERYDAY LIFE
The Bridges Foundation offers the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola each year at various centers throughout the St. Louis
Metropolitan area. The retreat, which begins in September and
concludes in May, involves daily prayer and weekly meetings
with a Pray Companion. Regular group meetings include speakers, presentations, and opportunities for group sharing.
You can help by donating to St. Vincent dePaul using the special
offering envelopes sent to your home or the collection boxes located at the church exits.
Another way to help is to donate to our food panty we share with
Kirk Care. You can drop off non-perishable food items inside the
rectory entrance or at the Kirkwood UPS store.
Information Session: Webster Groves Christian Church, Love
Chapel, 1320 West Lockwood, St. Louis, MO 63122 on Wednesday, August 17, 7-8pm.
Our thrift stores can also use household items and clothing. To
learn about our thrift store locations and other services offered by
St. Vincent dePaul, please visit our website svdpstlouis.org
DESERT DAYS—A DAY OF PRAYER
How often have you said to yourself: I really need a day of
prayer and quiet! Desert Days are just that. The desert has always been a symbol for a meeting place with God. Come to the
quiet at Sanguis Christi Spirituality at 3522 Utah Street, St. Louis,
Missouri on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 from 9:30 am - 3:30
pm and let God speak to your heart. The day will begin with Lectio Divina on the day's Scripture. The remainder of the day is
solitude, quiet, reflection, and rest. Opportunity to talk with a
spiritual director is available. Lunch is provided and we ask a
free will offering. For more information or to register, contact Sr.
Carol Orf at 314-560-1028 or by email at [email protected]
For more information please check the website at
www.bridgesfoundation.org or contact Cheryl Rauschenbach,
636-225-8433 or [email protected].
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION . . .
Does your spirit long for a deeper relationship with God?
Consider spiritual direction with one of these certified spiritual
directors from our parish:
Sr. Mary Jacqueline Pratt, OSU at 314-686-1781 or
[email protected].
Carol Bauer at 314-520-7819 or [email protected].
Mary Lou Bennett at 314-835-1189 or email
[email protected].
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August 7, 2016
6TH ANNUAL BRING-A-BUDDY
ST. PETER PARISH BLOOD DRIVE
Yes, folks, it’s that time again: time for the annual Bring-ABuddy blood drive scheduled for Sunday, August 21 in the
O’Donnell Parish Center from 8am to 1pm.
Bring a buddy to the drive—hopefully someone who hasn’t donated ever before, or not for a while—and be entered into a drawing for one of several gift certificates to local restaurants. So far,
Citizen Kane’s and Sunset 44 Bistro have “ponied up to the bar.”
Stay tuned; there’s more to come!
And, of course, there will be delicious McArthur bakery goodies!
…AND a free t-shirt…AND a chance to win a 2015 Jeep Patriot!
Oh, did I mention that you are also saving lives?!
FOUR ways to sign up:
Call Charles Lucier: 314-304-1226
Email: [email protected]
Visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org
Use sponsor code 9246
Sign up after mass THIS weekend (Aug 6-7)
If you haven’t signed up, you haven’t tried!
Circle of Concern Food Pantry . . .
has an ongoing need for disposable diapers
(especially size 3 and up), wipes, diaper cream
and formula. By collecting these baby items
monthly we can regularly help parents and babies in need. Please drop off your donation on
the front porch of Angela and Randy Dalton, 328
W. Washington Avenue, 63122. Thank you.
Thanks to all who have donated in the past. Hope to see you…and
some “fresh blood”/newbies…at the next drive!
“DOWNSIZING MADE EASY”
A “FREE” EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR
VOCATIONS
In a world where human frailty is acutely felt, they
[religious men and women] remind us of God and bring
Christ’s redemptive love to all they meet.
You’ll Gain Insight into What You Need to Help
“Right-Size a Living Situation” to Support One’s Highest Good.
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson of St. Louis
How do I coordinate all these and other important details?
Where do I begin? What will I need to do to eventually help sell
my home?
"Enough" is a regional ministry for women to rejuvenate their
souls with worship, meditation, reflection, and community.
Join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month (August 16) at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in Crestwood (1420 S. Sappington Rd.
Crestwood, MO) from 7:30 PM-9:00 PM. Worship is led by Mary
Kate Buncher and our guest speaker this month is Ann Coakley;
you can read her story here: www.livelikepaul.com.
What is my home worth? Who can I trust to make repairs?
Who can move my things? What do I do with all my extra stuff?
Featured Speakers/Panelists Include an Elder Attorney, a Senior
Move Manager, a Certified Senior Housing Professional,
a Retirement Community Ambassador.
1st of Two Event Dates: Wed., Aug. 17, 2:00 - 3:30 P.M.,
Occasions Banquet Hall
9451 Gentry Avenue 63125
(0.2 Miles from St. Andrew Catholic Church)
No commitment required, no reservation necessary, and no cost
involved!
Come AS YOU ARE; YOU are ENOUGH!
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Join Us - Bring Friends, Family Members, Parents.
2nd Event Date: Sat., Aug. 20, 10:00 - 11:30 A.M.,
St. George Catholic Church Parish Hall
FOR YOUR QUILTING NEEDS...
4980 Heege Road 63123 (Heege Rd./Gravois Rd.)
Seating is Limited. ALL are Welcome.
Reserve Your Seat Today.
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.
Sponsored By: The Daughters of St. Paul
(Pauline Books & Media) Crestwood, MO
R.S.V.P. - Mon., Aug. 15: 314-337-1534 or
[email protected]
For more information, call Theresa at 314-821-8433.
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August 7, 2016
St. Peter Yoga Fusion
Tuesday Night Classes
Please pray for the safety and well being of the
following loved ones of our parishioners who have
been called to military service:
Yoga is on vacation the month of August.
Classes will resume September 6.
US Army Chief Warrant Officer 2, Cpl. John R.
Weber, III, USMC, Major Matthew Kelly,
Michael C. Wood, Army, Airman Joseph Sidlo,
M/Sgt Don Haga, A/C Christine Haga, Sgt. Erik Thompson,
Warrant Officer Alicia G. Mejia-Adkins, Sgt. 1st Class Michael
Adkins, US Army, Sgt. Mark Nitz, USMC, Major Mark Jackson, IV,
Captain Jeremy Reynolds, US Army, Pfc. Josh P. Stack, Capt.
Christopher Moskoff, US Army, Capt. Michael Backer, U.S. Marine
Corps, Captain Robert Winkler, US Army, Lt. Kevin Jackson, LT
CPL. Thomas Weber, USMC, LCPL. E. Conor Decker, Major
Joseph G. Skryd, USMC, Conner Hardesty, USMC and
Mason Barnett, USMC.
The Tuesday night class is taught by Catherine Enslin of St. Peter
Parish. Catherine is an AFAA certified group fitness instructor
and an ACE certified personal trainer.
For questions contact Barb Michael with Optimal Lifestyles, Inc.
at 314-984-0592.
St. Peter Yoga Fusion
Thursday Night Classes
Yoga is on vacation the month of August.
Classes will resume September 1.
The Thursday night class is taught by Mary Beth Wilczak. Mary
Beth is an AFAA certified group fitness instructor.
Names will remain on the Pray For The Sick list for 4 weeks then
are automatically deleted. To be included on this new list, you
need to call the Parish Office 966-8600. A call to the Rectory
Office is necessary to request additional weeks.
Harold Brown (4)
Pat Whitworth (1)
Alex Raizman (2)
Betty Appelbaum (4)
Jon Lavin (3)
Joe Lang (2)
Cathy Kowert (1)
Marge Chaney (1)
For questions contact Barb Michael with Optimal Lifestyles, Inc.
at 314-984-0592.
SOUL CORE STRETCH-N-TONE
Pray and work out at the same time: There will be a FREE Soul
Core stretch-n-tone class in Ursuline Hall on Friday, August 12 at
5:00 pm. Bring a yoga mat and a smile! Questions? Contact
Carol at 575-649-4328 or [email protected].
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Healthy marriages are good for children, grandchildren, families
and society as a whole. Do you want to enhance your marriage
through the gifts of a Marriage Encounter weekend? You can and
you will always be happy that you did. Weekends are being presented on September 23-25 and December 2-4. You can call for
more information at 314-649-7317 or see our website at
www.stl-wwme.org.
Please remember the deceased and their loved ones in your
prayers:
Kody Riggan, brother of Russ Riggan.
WEDDING BANNS
(1) Kristen Wilson & Eric Rich
TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE
TOGETHER AT BAPTISM
“Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be
rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.”
Luke 12:15
The Gospel message today is so contrary to our modern culture
where advertising continually tries to convince us that our value
lies in the things we possess. Jesus showed us that our true value
lies in the way we live our lives. He challenges us to not store up
or hoard material possessions, but rather to live a grateful and
generous lifestyle.
Offertory for July 30/31, 2016
Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes
Envelopes Returned
Loose Donations
Weekend of July 23/24
Total
Auto Debit Weekly Allocation
Online Giving Weekly Allocation
Total Actual
June Weekly Budget
Over/Under
July 23, 2016
Winifred Virginia Lowery, daughter of
Matthew and Caroline Lowery.
July 31, 2016
Julia Marie Weissenborn, daughter of
David & Jena Weissenborn.
The Welcoming Committee would like to announce the “New
Arrivals to our Parish Family” for July 2016.
2108
$14,099.
$ 1,593.
$15,692.
$ 6,532.
$ 2,537.
$24,761.
$34,575.
<$ 9,813.>
Let us remember them in our prayers and aid them in catching
that great St. Peter spirit we all know and love.
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Please welcome:
Charley & Heather Baine
Mike & Gina Farrell
Mike & Nikki Hill
Dan & Deborah Koskovich
Beth Plunkett
Jason & Angela Bean
Andrew Halaz & Danielle Deno
Luke & Katie Kennedy
Derek & Erin Pleimann
Emery & Amy Reusch