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 ...................................................... Janice M. Hartmann
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 GRATITUDE
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.
“The root of joy is gratefulness. . .
It is not joy that makes us grateful;
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.
It is gratitude that makes us joyful.”
-David Steindl-Rast
Please see www.stpeterkirkwood.org
to submit why you are grateful.
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
Jan Hartmann, 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. Ken Boyd, Vice Chairperson, 913-6529
Mr. Paul Loida, Secretary, 825-1603
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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The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 16, 2015
Celebrating the Human Body…
Feast of the Assumption, August 15th
Our translation of the Pentecost sequence puts it this way: “Light
most blessed, shine on the hearts of your faithful – even in their
darkest corners; for without your aid we can do nothing good, and
everything is sinful.”
The Solemnity of the Assumption is the oldest and greatest feast
of Mary. Orthodox Christians call August 15, the Dormition
(“falling asleep”) of Mary.
Vows…
She who sheltered the Divine Word in her breast was to be lodged
in the dwelling place of her Son,” says Saint John Damascene,
describing his belief that after Mary’s death, her body was raised
to live with God forever. That Mary’s body – not just her soul –
is in God’s presence is a sign of the holiness of creation. The
human body is not evil – it is good. Death is not the end of
creation. It is the beginning of eternal life. In our day, when
violence can desecrate the human body, the sign of Mary’s
assumption gains new import.
For most people, the word vow conjures up the phrase “For
better, for worse, in sickness and health, till death do us part.”
Unlike a contract, which specifies exactly what is expected – I
will fix your roof by a certain date; you will pay me a certain
amount of money – a vow is an absolute commitment, a sign that
you have entered into a special kind of relationship called a
“covenant.” When a couple marries, each one vows to be faithful
to the other no matter what circumstances arise. The decision is
made. They have only to live by it. It sounds simple, but the
community of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends
witnesses to the fact that it is not easy – but it is worth it.
The New Testament reading for this feast calls Jesus the firstfruits
of those who have died, to be followed by the harvest of all who
hope for him. As Mary, the model believer and sign of the
Church, is gathered in, we hope that we too will one day be part
of this harvest. We surround Mary’s statue at church and at home
with brilliant clusters of flowers, herbs, and fruits - -the first
harvest of our gardens.
When we celebrate the sacrament of baptism, we forsake all
others – Satan, his empty works, his empty promises – and
profess faith, that is, we commit ourselves to live in covenant
with one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, for now and for
always, no matter what comes. Saint Paul says that nothing can
separate us baptized from the love of Christ: not trial, distress,
persecution, hunger, nakedness or danger, not even death
(Romans 8: 37 -39). Being faithful is not always easy, but the
saints, martyrs and all the blessed ones who have gone before us
and the ones who walk among us attest that it is worth it. And we
know that God will always be faithful to the covenant, as
promised to Noah when God spread the first rainbow over the
earth and vowed never again would all be lost (Genesis 9: 14).
Oil…A Return to Baptismal Symbols
“You’re engine’s frozen up,” the guy in the overalls said.
“What do you mean, ’frozen’?” the kid exclaimed with a mixture
of surprise and sarcasm. “It’s 95 degrees out!”
The older guy answered patiently, “You’ve got a bad oil leak.
There’s nothing left to lubricate the engine. Without the oil, the
moving parts got too hot and they expanded. They couldn’t move
anymore. Your engine is all locked up, jammed up, frozen up.
This car isn’t going anywhere.”
At our baptism our parents made promises for us or we ourselves
promised that we would be like Christ and take on the persona of
Christ for the world. We would live the values of the Gospel and
we would, in fact, love our enemies, forgive 7 X 70 times, and we
would turn the other cheek. When we fail to live the promise, the
vows, we need to be reconciled and we need to return to the
baptismal font to be renewed once again to live those promises.
Remember that the next time you dip your hand into the
baptismal font coming into or leaving our church.
When we are baptized and confirmed, we are anointed on our
heads with Chrism, a fragrant oil. Monarchs and priests are also
anointed, as are altars and churches when they are consecrated for
their sacred purposes. Remember our liturgical customs emanate
from the Mediterranean culture where Olive trees were very
prevalent. Folks cooked with olive oil, poured it on wounds, and
put it on their skin for protection. Italy and Greece would literally
collapse without olive oil. In every case, the meaning of oil is the
same: We call upon the Holy Spirit to be present and active in
this person’s life, through this person’s ministry, and in this
sacred place. Oil is used because it is an ancient custom, a
sacramental sign that has many symbolic meanings. But perhaps
for us car-dependent folks the clearest meaning is this: Without
the Holy Spirit, we are all locked up, jammed up, and frozen up.
We won’t be going anywhere.
I have never lost my love to baptize and I love the use of oil in the
Catholic baptismal ceremony. The Church loves to use the things
of earth to help us touch and understand the things of heaven, to
help us make connections and find God. The use of oil, both the
Oil of Catechumens, which is a rite of exorcism protecting, as
much as humanly possible, this person from all harm, sin and evil
at the hands of the “evil one,” and Chrism, a symbol of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. At St. Peter we use the oil liberally,
too, especially the Chrism. It is not like Brylcreem where “a little
dab will do ya.” We love to literally pour the perfumed oil on the
head of the newly baptized so you can smell the anointment for
weeks and let it sink in. Fill this person, Lord, with the power
and the energy of your Holy Spirit!
“School bells ringing, children singing, it’s back to Robert
Hall again. Mother knows for better clothes, it’s back to
Robert Hall again!” I used to hate that little jingle during the
month of August when I was a kid in Chicago because I knew
that school was fast approaching and summer would end
soon. Well, those school bells will be ringing this Tuesday at
St. Peter School promptly at 8:00 in the morning. Here we go
again for the 152nd time at St. Peter…opening another school
year! May God bless this new school year of grace called
2015-2016 and may it be a rich time of learning and
discovering more of God’s creation and God’s presence in our
lives. May God’s fullest blessings be upon our teachers, our
parents and our students as we begin this new school year!
I’ll see you in church!
Monsignor Jack
1-3-5
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August 16, 2015
St. Peter Parish Prayer
EUCHARIST FOR THOSE WITH CELIAC DISEASE
If you suffer from celiac disease, or have any wheat allergies
that prevents 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.
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.
Please send an email to this address with “Eucharist” on your
Subject Line: [email protected].
Holy Spirit, create within us a vision for the future that
we live, witness and proclaim the good news of Christ.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Amen
Scheduled Eucharistic Minister - August 22/23
Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( )
PLEASE NOTE . . . hypo allergenic incense will be used at
the 5:00pm, 9:00am, and 11:00am Masses.
Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister?
Call Bob & Trish Martin 821-3303
Saturday, August 22
5:00PM: M. E. Dick, D. Connell, A. Hennessey,
M. Bender, C. Patritti, P. Foerster, P. Skryd,
K. Shreves
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, August 17
6:45AM
Betsy Jordan
8:15AM
Donald Tyson
Tuesday, August 18
6:45AM
Michael Kelley
8:15AM
Greg Patton
Wednesday, August 19
6:45AM
Sara Costigan
8:15AM
Dr. Bill Haynes
Thursday, August 20
6:45AM
David Shepard
8:15AM
Edward Costigan, Sr.
Friday, August August 21
6:45AM
F. J. Carr
8:15AM
Connor Clayman
Saturday, August 22
8:15AM
G. Kelly Carr
5:00 PM
Glenn Haley
Sunday, August 23
7:30AM
Jim Costigan
9:00AM
Larry Etzkorn
11:00AM
People of St. Peter
6:00PM
Janet M. Sloan
Sunday, August 23
7:30AM: C. Herre, J. Booth, T. Booth, J. Collins,
L. Hackethal, F. Johnston, K. Kelley,
B. Lauber, M. Welsch
M. E. Campbell, B. Nordmann, K. Komotos,
T. Saputo, J. Maddock, L. Pfile, S. Hartman,
(D. Cantwell)
J. Roseberry, P. Jacober, C. Cassidy, R. Cassidy,
B. Biele, J. Enslin, J. Bickle, K. Manion
LECTORS
Sunday, August 23
7:30AM
Mary Lou Bennett
9:00AM
11:00AM
Sunday, August 23
7:30AM
Grace Wojciechowski, Lucas Smith,
Michael Krausz
9:00AM
Leo Heinz, Matthew Stoeckel,
Christopher Lilly
6:00PM
Second Lector
Roy Mueller
Jane Sulze
Randy Krone
Ken Mersmann
Jonathan Wirth
Doug Caldwell
Paul Byorth
Catherin Enslin
VOCATIONS
DID YOU KNOW … we all have a “vocation”? Vocations also
include Marriage, Religious life and the Single life! It is how
YOU are meant to live and contribute to the Body of Christ! The
important thing is to pray for discernment.
Frank Barbieri, Peter LaBarge, Harry Loida
Pauly Morrison, John Fotouhi, Grace Manion
WELCOME VISITORS
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).
11:00AM:
Time
First Lector
Saturday, August 22
5:00PM
Bob Barrett
Saturday, August 22
5:00PM
Kevin Sembrot, Colin Wagner, Eli Saadi
6:00PM
M. O’Grady, R. Girard, J. Metzger, J. Myers,
(B. Banta), (H. Bernsen), (M. Brown),
(G. O’Grady)
6:00PM:
MASS SERVERS
11:00AM
9:00AM:
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 Jamie & Jennifer
Moritz, 314-909-6756 or jenmoritz@gmailcom or contact the
parish office (966-8600) for a registration form.
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The Welcoming Committee
August 16, 2015
5TH ANNUAL BRING-A-BUDDY
ST. PETER PARISH BLOOD DRIVE
SIGN-UPS TODAY!
Sign-ups for the 5th Annual Bring-A-Buddy Parish
blood drive is after all masses this weekend.
Sign-up with a buddy—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 free t-shirt…AND a
chance to win a 2015 Jeep Patriot! Oh, did I mention that you are also saving lives?!
One more reason to give: St. Gerard Majella is
having a blood drive the same day as ours! We
have to beat SGM!
FOUR ways to sign up:
1. Call me: 314-304-1226
2. Email me: [email protected]
3. Online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org
Use sponsor code 9246
4. After mass sign ups THIS weekend (August
15-16).
If you haven’t signed up, you haven’t tried!
Thanks to all who have donated in the past. Hope
to see you…and some “fresh blood”/newbies…at
the next drive!
SAVE THE DATE
USHERS NEEDED FOR SUNDAY 6PM MASS.
THE FRIENDS OF BIRTHRIGHT GALA
A NIGHT FOR LIFE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015
St. Peter is looking for ushers to help
out during the 6:00PM Mass on Sundays. The duties are very minimal
and it makes you feel like you are
really doing something great for the
church and the parishioners.
If interested, please contact Vic
Frome at 314-965-7975 or send him
an email at [email protected].
Dinner and dancing at Busch Stadium-now that’s a winner! For
more information, please call Janine DiMarco at 314-660-1009 or
Barb Finnegan at 314-740-1717.
All proceeds to benefit Birthright Counseling, St. Louis
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 16, 2015
Sunday:
Prv 9:1-6/Eph 5:15-20/Jn 6:51-58
Monday:
Jgs 2:11-19/Mt 19:16-22
Tuesday:
Jgs 6:11-24a/Mt 19:23-30
Wednesday:
Jgs 9:6-15/Mt 20:1-16
Thursday:
Jgs 11:29-39a/Mt 22:1-14
Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22/Mt 22:34-40
Saturday:
Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17/Mt 23:1-12
Next Sunday:
Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Eph 5:21-32 or
5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-69
©Liturgical Publications Inc
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.
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For more information, call Theresa at 314-821-8433.
August 16, 2015
EIGHTH GRADE COTILLION 2015
Cotillion is a great opportunity for students to be exposed to
social situations and etiquette. Students also learn a variety of
basic dance steps from instructors from the beloved U Can Dance
Studio. Cotillion is open to incoming 8th grade students and is
coordinated with students from St. Gerard Parish. This program
has been consistently a sellout. Don’t miss out!!
BACK TO SCHOOL DATES
Back to School Sunday
August 16, 2015, 10:00am-1:00pm
Backpack Blessing
August 15-16, 2015, All Sunday Masses
It will be held Sunday evenings starting September 13th thru
October 25th, 7-8:45 p.m. at St. Gerard. The cost is $60 per
child. Current St. Peter and PSR students will receive information via email.
First Day of School Grades 1-8
August 18, 2015
First Day of School Kindergarten
August 19, 2015
For questions, contact Ann O’Connell at 314-984-8134 or Anne
La Barge at 314-966-4245.
Welcome Conferences
August 18-19, 2015
CYC BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
First Day of Preschool
St. Peter CYC basketball registration will
be open from September 15 through
October 15 on the Athletic Association
website: www.stpsports.com. CYC basketball is for boys and girls in grades 3
through 8. Get your players signed up!
August 24, 2015
Parent Night
August 24, 2015, 7:00 pm
First Day of Parish School of Religion
September 1, 2015
If you have any questions about CYC basketball, please contact either
Paul Golomski or Pete Villhard at
[email protected].
St. Peter Dash 5K
October 10, 2015, 7:30 am
ST. PETER DASH 5K SPONSORSHIP OPPRTUNITIES
The St. Peter DASH is coming up and we are looking for
sponsors. We are making it even bigger with a new company,
Big River Running.
Please contact [email protected] or
[email protected] if your company would like more
information. Proceeds benefit the new playground coming late
summer.
FOR ALL PARENTS:
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Thank you for considering!
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“Terrible” two’s wearing you out?
Tired of constant fighting?
Bracing for upcoming “homework battles” with
your tween?
Feeling discouraged?
Want more peace & joy & harmony in your home?
Learn the Authoritative Style of Parenting which is linked
with the most successful child outcomes. Children parented this way are more likely to become cooperative, independent, self-reliant, socially accepted, and academically successful.
Foundations of Parenting Class (six sessions)
BEGINS: Sept. 21, 2015
Location: Art Room in St. Peter School
Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 pm
September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26, November 2
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.
ALL are welcome!
Register NOW: stpeterkirkwood.org
search “Parenting Class”
“This was life changing & invaluable.”
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“I will absolutely recommend this class to my friends!”
August 16, 2015
RCIA - RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
RCIA SESSIONS BEGIN:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 at 10 AM in Ursuline Hall.
WHAT IS THE RCIA? RCIA is the Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults, a process (often called a “journey of faith”) aimed at
welcoming others into our Catholic family through reflection on
the experiences of their lives, the messages of sacred Scripture,
and the teachings and doctrines of the Catholic Church.
American Heritage Girls will be holding registration for
this year's troop!
Who: All girls in the parish ages 5-18 years old.
When: Tues. Aug. 25th from 7-8 pm.
WHO TAKES THIS “FAITH JOURNEY”?
 An unbaptized person interested in learning about the
Catholic faith.
 Persons baptized in other Christian faiths, who are seeking to learn more about the Catholic Church and feel
God calling them to become Catholic.
 Catholics, who are baptized, but did not complete their
sacraments of initiation (Eucharist and Confirmation).
Where: St. Peter school gym.
For more info visit ahgonline.com or contact Kim Slane at
[email protected]
PSR ENROLLMENT 2015-16!
Enrollment for 2015-16 is currently underway
online for parish families. Please access the
enrollment site through this link:
WHAT IF I AM NOT SURE I WANT TO BECOME
CATHOLIC BUT WANT TO LEARN ABOUT CATHOLIC
TEACHINGS AND PRACTICES? The RCIA journey respects
each participant’s faith experience and their individual faith development timetable. Those “inquiring” into the Catholic faith
meet with other inquirers, faith community members, and RICA
team members, at informal sessions. Friends and family members
are also welcome to attend.
http://stpkirkwood.psrenroll.com/Home.aspx
Non-parish families, please contact PSR Principal Mrs. Jan Hartmann prior to enrollment. Space is limited.
Special welcome to first grade families and new families!
For information contact Principal Jan Hartmann:
[email protected] 314-821-0460 Ex. 4208
WHAT DO YOU “STUDY”? RCIA is MORE ABOUT FAITH
“FORMATION” than information. Resource materials are provided, videos are used where applicable, but the “heart” of RCIA
is developing a relationship with Jesus and conversion. It is more
about how we change from behaviors and attitudes that are selfcentered, to actions and choices which come from forming a relationship with a compassionate and loving God and Savior.
NEED CONFIRMATION?
(INCOMING 8TH GRADERS ONLY!)
Confirmation preparation begins in early Fall of
2015 for Confirmation reception on Thursday, May
5, 2016. If you are a St. Peter Parish 8 th grader attending a private Catholic school, please contact Jan
Hartmann, Coordinator of Faith Formation, [email protected]. You will be added to the list of
Confirmation candidates. Students attending St. Peter School
and PSR will receive information through their programs.
WHAT DO YOU LEARN ABOUT IN RCIA SESSIONS?
Sessions include topics such as Jesus Christ, the Trinity, Sacred
Scripture and Tradition, the seven Sacraments, our Catholic
Mass, how we pray, the Church calendar, the Virgin Mary, moral
decision making and the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church.
HOW/WHERE DO I BEGIN THE RCIA PROCESS? You begin the process by contacting Linda Doyle at 314-822-1347 or at
[email protected].
CHILDCARE NEEDED FOR RCIA
RCIA is in need of an Adult or a High School Junior or Senior to
take care of children from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM every Sunday
beginning September 13, 2015.
EARN AND LEARN FOR
SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND UNIFORMS
Keep Earn and Learn in mind while school supply shopping!
ScripNow merchants allow you to purchase online and print the
e-card to take with you shopping! Target, WalMart, Amazon,
Barnes & Noble and Best Buy all offer ScripNow. If you would
like to learn more about the program, visit www.stpschool.com
and click on the Earn and Learn link for more information or
contact Diane Wagner at [email protected].
You will need to take a Protecting God’s Children class and fill
out the paperwork for a background check. A stipend will also
be given every Sunday.
If you are interested, please call or email Linda Doyle at (314)
822-1347 or [email protected].
School Supply lists are posted on Fastdirect under Planner as well
as www.stpschool.com under Forms and Documents.
Reminder to parents of middle school boys: New for 2015-2016
boys in grades 6 through 8 will wear khaki shorts and pants and
navy blue polo style shirt.
To the gentleman, from St. Peter, who
helped me when I fell on the train tracks
on July 30, 2015. Thank you so much
for helping me.
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August 16, 2015
DID YOU KNOW…
…that St. Peter has a Lighthouse Catholic
Media display located in Ursuline Hall?
For a $3 donation, you can be inspired by
great Catholic speakers like Matthew Kelly,
Dr. Scott Hahn, Chris Stefanik and many
others. We have talks on Angels, The Crusades, Relativism, Marriage, Forgiveness
and many more. Each CD lasts about 1
hour and you can pass it on to a friend or
family member when you’re done. Easy
evangelization! Your donations keep the
program going strong. Here is a description
of one of our ‘Matthew Kelly’ talks:
Matthew Kelly possesses a powerful ability to combine the ageless tool of storytelling
with a profound understanding of today's
culture and the common yearnings of the human heart. He
shows us how to see the challenges in our
everyday lives in a new light. He will help
elevate and energize you to pursue the highest values of the human spirit and become
the best version of yourself.
Purchases (including MP3’s) made from the
Lighthouse online store using our parish
promo code (103733), will directly benefit
our parish, too:
http://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.com/
store/refer/103733
Contact parishioner Carol Bouchard at 575649-4328 to learn more!
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
Friday October 23rd, 2015
7:00 pm - 10:45 pm
St. Peter Church
ST. GERARD COUPLES BRIDGE CLUB
The St. Gerard couples bridge club is now
forming for the 2015-2016 year. We play once
a month from September to May on the 2nd
Friday evening of the month. Each couple
hosts up to two times in their home. Any interested couple should call Steve or Geri
Baumgart at 314.599.2251 for information.
Did you miss out on tickets for Matthew Kelly?
It is likely that a few tickets will become available in October, as
some ticket holders may not be able to attend at the last minute. We are keeping a "wait list" of those who would be interested in purchasing one of these tickets. Call: Ursuline Hall
Office @ 314-822-1347, x3002.
We will need dozens of volunteers to warmly welcome the
Dynamic Catholic team and hundreds of guests to St. Peter
Parish. "Stay tuned" for more details!
Also, any couples interested in being added to our substitute list
should contact Geri Baumgart at [email protected].
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YOU ARE
STS. TERESA & BRIDGET FOOD PANTRY
CORDIALLY INVITED
TO ATTEND THE NEXT
ST. PETER ACTS RETREAT!
“For I was hungry and you gave me food…”
Monday, August 17,
St. Peter parish will send food to
the hungry people of St. Louis.
Please help us by doing your part.
Join the men and women of
St. Peter Parish
for a weekend of
Faith, Fun and Fellowship.
DROP OFF LOCATION ~
Candy and John Behl, 319 East Adams, Kirkwood (block and a
half east of the YMCA). Please donate cans that are no larger
than 30 ounces, anything larger is difficult to carry for all of us.
Thank you for your support and generosity.
Candy and John Behl....965-3390.
This parish-based retreat offers the opportunity to renew your spirituality, to strengthen your faith and its
application in your daily life, and to build lasting friendships in your community. It is presented by your fellow parishioners with spiritual direction from our parish
priests.
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.
The Women’s Retreat will take place
September 10-13.
The Men’s Retreat will take place
September 24-27.
To register for these retreats, please contact
Christy Patritti at 314-822-1347 or e-mail her at
[email protected]
You can also register online at:
http://www.stpeterkirkwood.org/MinistryIndex/
ParishMinistries/ACTSRetreat/ACTSRegistration.aspx.
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!
KIRK CARE
The Kirkwood
Community Food and
Financial Assistance
Organization has been
lending a helping hand
since 1982. Kirk Care
serves families in the
Kirkwood R-VII school
district boundaries with
food and utility bill
assistance.
A basket has been
placed in the rectory
entrance for nonperishable food donations. Thank you for
helping the families of
Kirkwood.
For more information
contact Jennifer
McCoy, 314-960-9873.
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ST. PETER YOGA FUSION CLASS
Please pray for the safety and well being of the
following loved ones of our parishioners who have
been called to military service:
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.
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 Capt. Nicholas Jablonski, USMC, Sgt. Mark Nitz,
USMC, Major Mark Jackson, IV, Captain Jeremy Reynolds, US
Army, Pfc. Josh P. Stack, Capt. Christopher Moskoff, US Army,
Michael Backer, 2nd Lieutenant, 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 and Conner Hardesty, USMC.
Date: Tuesdays, August 4, 11,18, 25
Time: 5:30 to 6:30pm
Cost: $20 for 4 week session
Drop in classes are $8.00.
Class minimum - 10 people signed up on a
monthly basis to continue classes.
Location: Msgr. Deutschmann Room
For questions contact Barb Michael with Optimal Lifestyles, Inc.
at 314-984-0592.
The THURSDAY night class is taught by Mary Beth Wilczak.
Mary Beth is an AFAA certified group fitness instructor.
Date: Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 5:30 to 6:30pm
Cost: $20 for 4 week session
Drop in classes are $8.00
Class minimum – 8 people signed up on a monthly
basis to continue the Thursday classes.
Location: Msgr. Deutschmann Room
Names will remain on the pray for the sick list for 4 weeks then
automatically be 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.
John Kindschuh (3)
John Menousek (1)
Harold Brown (1)
Pat Pollman (3)
Sheila Bisch (3)
Mary Schildz (3)
Trish Martin (1)
Bob & Susanne Griffen (1)
For questions contact Barb Michael with Optimal Lifestyles, Inc.
at 314-984-0592.
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].
Please remember the deceased and their loved ones in your
prayers:
Dr. Edwin Lee Lytle, husband of Margaret Lytle.
Curt McGovern, husband of Beth McGovern.
ROOM AT THE INN
TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE
St. Peter hosted 9 guests on Friday evening July 17 and Saturday
morning July 18. We opened our doors to 5 adults and 4 children
in need of a place to stay. Thank you to the following people who
brought food or helped in some other way: Brian Fitzgerald, Judy
Jackson, Mary Lewis, Leslie Weinberg, Jennifer Shaffer,
Liz Alexander, Sara Bevins, Kathy Shreves, Carol Bouchard,
Sr. Marilyn Gottmoeller, Betsey Makovec and Kelly Andel.
“Get up and eat, else the journey will be too long for you!.”
1 Kings 19:7
Jesus knew that the stewardship journey would be difficult, so He
gave us the nourishment of the Eucharist. When we take time to
join our sacrifices with the sacrifice of the Mass, we find the
strength to give and joy in our giving.
Offertory for August 9, 2015
Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes
2081
Envelopes Returned
$16,667.
Loose Donations
$4,812.
Weekend of August 8/9 Total
$21,479.
Auto Debit Weekly Allocation
$ 7,053.
Prepaid Contribution Weekly Allocation
$ 1,437.
Online Giving Weekly Allocation
$ 1,033.
Total Actual
$31,002.
July Weekly Budget
$34,862.
Over/Under
<$ 3,860.>
St. Peter hosts clients from Room at the Inn on the third Friday of
every month! We always welcome new helpers. Please call Joan
Turnure at 221-7408 or email her at [email protected] if you
would like to know more about this ministry.
To sign up to help or bring food, go to http://
www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0949A5A62FA46-stpeters.
Compliance with the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Program is
required to host (5:30 to 8:30 pm) or stay overnight but not to
provide food or clean up. Thank you!
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