St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
601 N. 4th, St. Charles, MO 63301
Parish Vision Statement:
We are the parish that, through our communion with Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit:
Welcomes all; Celebrates our unity, diversity, and traditions; Uses God’s gifts to
serve and teach others and be the face of Jesus Christ in the Community.
Parish Office:
School Office:
Religious Education Office:
Latino Ministry:
St. Vincent DePaul Society:
Founded 1791
636-946-1893
636-946-2713
636-946-2916
636-946-1893
636-925-1616
www.borromeoparish.com
www.borromeoschool.com
email: [email protected]
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Pastoral Staff:
Father John Reiker, Pastor: [email protected]
Father Bob Menner, Associate Pastor: [email protected]
Father Don Schramm, Senior Associate: [email protected]
Deacon Don McElroy, Deacon
Deacon Fred Haehnel, Deacon
Deacon Jorge Perez, Deacon
Mrs. Silvina Baez, Latino Ministry
Mrs. Becca McCullough, Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Peggy Dupree, Office Manager
Ms. Maria Martinez, Office Secretary
Mrs. Ann Hoffman, School Principal
Mrs. Mary Kutchback, Organist, Pastoral Associate for Seniors
Mrs. Beth Duello, Director of Music
Mrs. Lisa Delicath, Contemporary Youth Choir
Mr. Juan Saldana, el coro
Mr. Sam Plummer, Youth Ministry
Mr. Peter Krasucki, Parish Council Chairperson
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation:
Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment
Schedule of Holy Mass
Saturday:
8:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. vigil for Sunday
Sunday:
7:00, 8:30, 10:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. in Spanish
Weekdays:
6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Baptism:
Arrangements made after parental instruction.
Call the parish office for more information.
Sacrament of Matrimony:
Contact the parish office at least six months prior
to wedding to begin preparations
Holy Days of Obligation: watch the bulletin
National Holidays: 9:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Third Mondays, 8:30am to 6:30pm
Parish Office Business Hours
Perpetual Help Devotions:
Tuesdays following the 8:00 a.m. Mass
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bulletin deadline: Monday 10:00 a.m.
Parish Hall Rental:
Neal or Pat at 636-949-9722 (gym)
Peggy at 636-946-1893 (café)
[email protected]
OUR WARM WELCOME TO ALL!
We welcome all who come and worship with us. If you wish to join our parish faith family, or have a change in your contact information, kindly complete this form. You can return it to the Rectory, place in in the collection, or give it to a Priest or Deacon.
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Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
From the Pastor’s Pen
Lent
2015 Lenten Message of Pope Francis
Lenten Prayer Opportunities
Lent is a time of renewal for the whole Church, for
each community and every believer. Above all it is a
“time of grace” (2 Cor 6:2). God does not ask of us
anything that He Himself has not first given us. “We
love because He first has loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19). He is not
aloof from us. Each one of us has a place in His
heart. He knows us by name, He cares for us and He
seeks us out whenever we turn away from Him. He
is interested in each of us; His love does not allow
Him to be indifferent to what happens to us. Usually, when we are healthy and comfortable, we forget
about others (something God the Father never does);
we are unconcerned with their problems, their sufferings and the injustices they endure . . . Our heart
grows cold. As long as I am relatively healthy and
comfortable, I don’t think about those less well off.
Today, this selfish attitude of indifference has taken
on global proportions, to the extent that we can speak
of a globalization of indifference. It is a problem
which we, as Christians, need to confront.
is the Celebration of Jesus’ Love for each one of us—
How will I grow in my love of Jesus
during this Season of Grace?
Ash Wednesday’s Word of God call us to:
1. Pray—with Scripture and with others, at home and
church;
2. Fast—simplify and detach from things;
3. Give Alms—take home a Rice Bowl and calendar and
each family member could contribute money not spent
on self or food or things.
Daily Mass—6:30 and 8:00am
Come to our Youth/Family Masses on Sundays, Febru-
ary 22 (TONIGHT!!!), March 8, March 22 at 5:00pm
of the Cross and Benediction every Friday of
Lent at 7:00pm. Come for the Fish Fry and join us upstairs after!
“Come pray with me for one hour” - why not commit an
hour on March 16 to pray during Eucharistic Adoration
after the 8:00am Mass until 6:00pm.
Scripture Study—join a small group to share about
“Mary—Jesus’ Mother and Ours.” See more info later
in this bulletin.
Home/Family/Personal/Couple Prayer—take the Five
Minutes with the Word booklet home with you.
Use Rice Bowl prayers (and try the weekly recipes).
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Saturday from 4:00—4:40pm, and on Tuesday, March 31
from 7:00-8:00pm.
Attend Lifeline Adoration with our youth and other
parishioners on the last Thursdays of the month: February 27 and March 26 from 7:00—8:30pm.
Stations
CRS Rice Bowl
Our journey with CRS Rice Bowl begins in Tanzania,
where a simple soybean is changing lives! What actions
can you take this Lent to change lives—at home and
around the world?
Thank you, Jesus, for our
Awesome 2015 Dinner Auction
You could feel the love of Jesus incarnate in everyone at the Auction—and sharing God’s Generosity in
your support, work, donations and bids.
Thank you for showing your commitment to grow
our Borromeo Family as warm, welcoming, and as a
Home for all God’s Children, indeed “Linked in Love!”
See later pages in this bulletin for our thanks to so
many who worked so much to make it so beautiful and
successful.)
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
When the people of God are converted to His love,
they find answers to the questions that history continually raises. One of the most urgent challenges
which I would like to address in this Message is precisely the globalization of indifference.
Indifference to our neighbor and to God also represents a real temptation for us Christians. Each year
during Lent we need to hear once more the voice of
the prophets who cry out and trouble our conscience.
God is not indifferent to our world; He so loves it
that He gave His Son for our salvation. In the Incarnation, in the earthly life, death, and resurrection of
the Son of God, the gate between God and man, between heaven and earth, opens once for all. The
Church is like the hand holding open this gate,
thanks to her proclamation of God’s word, her celebration of the sacraments and her witness of the faith
which works through love (cf. Gal 5:6). But the
world tends to withdraw into itself and shut that
door through which God comes into the world and
the world comes to Him. Hence the hand, which is
the Church, must never be surprised if it is rejected,
crushed and wounded.
God’s people, then, need this interior renewal, lest
we become indifferent and withdraw into ourselves.
To further this renewal, I would like to propose for
our reflection three biblical texts.
(This Message will be continued in later bulletins.)
First Sunday of Lent—February 22, 2015
Prayer of the Week
Almighty and Everlasting God,
You have given the human race
Jesus Christ our Savior as a model of humility.
He fulfilled Your Will by becoming Man
and giving His life on the Cross.
Help us to bear witness to You
by following His example of suffering
and make us worthy to share in His Resurrection.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son.
Amen.
Joke of the Week
Did Noah Fish?
A Sunday school teacher asked, “Johnny, do you
think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the
Ark?”
“No,” replied Johnny. “How could he, with just two
worms.”
The Lord is My Shepherd
A Sunday School teacher decided to have her young
class memorize one of the most quoted passages in the
Bible—Psalm 23. She gave the youngsters a month to
learn the chapter. Little Rick was excited about the task
but he just couldn’t remember the Psalm. After much
practice, he could barely get past the first line. On the
day that the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in
front of the congregation, Ricky was so nervous. When
it was his turn, he stepped up to the microphone and
said proudly, “The Lord is my Shepherd, and that’s all I
need to know.”
Unanswered Prayer
The preacher’s 5 year old daughter noticed that her
father always paused and bowed his head for a moment
before starting his sermon. One day, she asked him
why.
“Well, honey,” he began, proud that his daughter
was so observant of his messages. “I’m asking the Lord
to help me preach a good sermon.”
“How come He doesn’t answer it?” she asked.
Spread the Gospel, the Good News
about Jesus and His Borromeo Family!
Your Brother in Jesus,
Father John
Tanzania:
Hungering for a Better Life
Like many farmers in Tanzania, Gertruda Domayo used to struggle to provide for her three
grandchildren. Now she is a member of Soya ni Pesa, a Catholic Relief Services project that
means “soybeans are money.”
Through the project, Gertruda has learned that a few small changes can make a big difference.
Crop spacing and fertilizer have doubled her harvests. The soybeans themselves add nutrients to
the soil, fueling future harvests.
Gertruda has learned a new way to sell her soybeans, too. She combines her crops with those
of other soybean farmers. Together, they sell their soybeans in bulk. The farmers’ customers benefit too. They save time and money by purchasing large amounts of soybeans all at once. Gertruda’s new way of selling increased her income sixfold over last year, when she sold her beans alone. She can afford to
buy healthier food for her family.
Gertruda wants everyone in her rural village of Nakahegwa to have the same success she’s had. “I encourage my neighbors to join the project,” Gertruda says. “It will help them move from poverty by increasing their income and therefore
change their lives for the better.”
Catholic Social Teaching: Sacredness and Dignity of the Human Person
When God created us, He made us in His image and likeness. That means that every human being has a special value and
purpose. We need to care for each other so that we can be the people God calls us to be.
Each person we meet is a special gift from God. GIVE 25¢ to your CRS Rice Bowl for each meal God gives you.
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO ANNUAL LENTEN FISH FRY
February 27 * March 6 * March 13 * March 20 * March 27
Serving from 4:00—7:00pm
Save yourself from fixing dinner and come have fun together!
$10 Adult Meals: Choice of COD (fried or baked) or CATFISH (whole or fillet) - extra fish fillet $4
SIDE DISHES: cole slaw, hush puppies, applesauce, and choice of baked potato or fries
$8 Fish Taco Meal: two tacos (corn or flour
tortilla) served with Spanish rice and 2 sides
All meals served with dessert, tea/lemonade/coffee
All Kids Meals $5: choice of: one slice cheese pizza (extra slice $2) - cod - catfish fillet - fish taco
PLUS: fries and applesauce
Whole Bellacino’s Cheese Pizza $10
Drink Menu: Margaritas $3 - Bud and Bud Light $2 - Soda $1
With our Fish Fries in full swing, we want everyone to remember that all of the awesome desserts that we enjoy
on Fridays are donated by all of our wonderful Borromeo Families! Feel free to prepare as many desserts on as
many Fridays as you would like (and if you want to share the recipe feel free to include recipe cards and we can
include it in the serving or have them at the dessert table to share).
You can drop your dessert off on Friday afternoons in the cafeteria (tree lot entrance).
If you need to make special arrangements, please call
Gretchen Thro 636-940-9386 or send an email to [email protected].
THERE ARE LOTS OF VOLUNTEERS SLOTS STILL OPEN!
We need YOU! On the parish website www.borromeoparish.com,
click "Volunteer Now" under Parish Fish Fries
If you would like to sign up to volunteer on the same night you bring your desserts, that would be wonderful!
Everyone's support is appreciated, and we look forward to seeing you there! Thank you!
Help Keep our Parish Website
Up-to-Date
Attention;
All parish ministry and organization leaders:
We need your help in keeping the Parish website informative and complete! Please take a moment this
week to review your organization’s page on the parish
website (www.borromeoparish.com). If you discover
anything that needs to be changed or added, please
communicate that information to the website maintenance team. Edits can be sent via the Contact Us page
and selecting “Content Update” in the Area of Inquiry
drop-down menu. Thanks for your help in keeping our
website a helpful tool for our parish and community!
Lenten Scripture Study:
Six Weeks with the Bible
Mary, Jesus’ Mother—
and Ours
Once again we will be offering parishioners the opportunity to dig deeper
into Scripture during Lent. Small groups
will be formed from the list of people who sign up and
submit a form indicating their desire to join and indicating when they will be able to come to a small group
gathering in someone’s home for 1 to 1½ hours a week
for six sessions. Sessions will begin this week. You can
sign up in the back of church this weekend, or contact
Gregg or Rikki Jost at 314-807-0386 or by email:
[email protected].
First Sunday of Lent—February 22, 2015
Contributions for February 14/15
Monday, February 23, St. Polycarp, bishop /martyr
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
8:00 a.m.
Robby Lamb
Tuesday, February 24, Lenten Weekday
6:30 a.m.
Genevieve Van Booven
8:00 a.m.
Elise Getz
Wednesday, February 25, Lenten Weekday
6:30 a.m.
Tom Nacke
8:00 a.m.
Dolores Mohrmann
6:15 p.m.
Lou Borgmeyer
Thursday, February 26, Lenten Weekday
6:30 a.m.
Joe & Marie Weber
8:00 a.m.
Virginia Bova—14th anniv.
6:30 a.m.
Anselm Cattoor
8:00 a.m.
Kathy Kasprzyk
Saturday, February 28, Lenten Weekday
8:00 a.m.
Edward Kerkemeyer
5:00 p.m.
living/deceased K of C Council 823
Sunday, March 1, Second Sunday of Lent
7:00 a.m.
Helen Ambrose
8:30 a.m.
Ruth Honerkamp
10:00 a.m.
Our Parish Family
11:30 a.m.
James Brown
General Contributions:
Loose:
Matching Gifts:
Total Contributions:
$12,453.50
938.60
705.00
$14,097.10
Deficit Reduction:
Parish Picnic:
$500.00
$40,000.00
THANK YOU to our amazing Picnic workers led by
Gregg & Rikki Jost, and to you all for buying Raffle
Tickets more than ever!
“After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God.”
Mark 1: 14
Do you ever think about how difficult it must have been
for Jesus to come into Galilee, knowing that John had just
been arrested for teaching the same message that Jesus
was proclaiming? It must have taken great love and
trust for Jesus to do what the Father had sent Him here
on earth to do. In the same way, following a life of stewardship takes great love and trust from us. We must be
willing to surrender completely to God, trusting that
God will always give us all that we need to fulfill His
plan for us.
We pray that we may place our lives in God’s hands and have
the strength to carry out His unique plan for each of us.
We offer our prayerful sympathy to Jill Goeke on the death of her mother Jane Kuhn; to the family of Virginia Griesenauer; and to Mary Joyce Keefe on the death of her husband David Keefe. May they and all the
faithful departed rest in peace.
Please pray for our loved ones who are hospitalized or ill, including:
Nancy Schultz, Debi Yates, Eydi Arriojas, Joyce Mersman, Calvin Kneemiller, Diana Akers,
Carol Fasching, mother of Becca McCullough,
Virginia Kreuzer, mother of Kathy Anderson, Luke Kahrhoff, son of SCB teacher Gwynne Karhoff,
and for the intentions on our Borromeo Prayer Tree and in our Book of Prayers
Please also pray for:
HOMEBOUND: Rudy Baumann, Bernading Boerding, Bernie Boschert, Gerry Boschert, Louise Bruder, Virginia Burkett,
Jeanette Cleary, Mary Edwards, Evelyn Freise, Tish Greiwe, Florence Herter, RJ & Diane Jackson, Maureen Johnson,
Lorraine Jones, Belle Keough, Ron Kjar, John Kreutzer, Lavern Kutchback, Dorothy Lewandowski, Vicki McCoy, Diane Medler, Royce Melton, Lou Primeau, Doris Renken, Jack & Isolino “Skip” Russo, Nan Schaeffer, Dennis Shine,
Gene & Sophie Steinhoff, Melvin Thebeau, Leo Vehige, Catherine Weber, Marty Waigand, Greg Weis
MT. CARMEL: Bill Engelmeyer, Dolly Johannesman, Vivian Schott, Elizabeth Rauch
CARRINGTON: Gloria Drackert, Bob Ogden, Bob Keough
LAKE ST. CHARLES: Rose O’Brien, Mary Haake, Margaret Eastman, Virginia McGuire
VILLAGES of ST. PETERS: Mary Dreckshage, Cletus VanBooven, Jane Kuhn
ROCKWOOD REHAB CENTER (Maryland Heights): Sharon MalpiediVA HOME: Calvin Kneemiller
MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL: Eileen Fine
GARDENVIEW: Bernice Nacke, Jack Pickering
CHARLEVOIX: Kathleen Bornhop
MERAMEC BLUFFS: Emily Heck
NATL. HEALTH CARE: Boots & Barb Wieland
(Call Mary Kutchback at 946-9758 if anyone else!)
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
Servers, 8am Weekdays
Readings for the Week
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, February 23/24/25
Roman Barcenas-Trejo, Jacob Williams, Will Suellentrop
Friday/Saturday, February 26/27
Mia Adamski, Mallory Murray, Mia Gotsch
Saturday, February 28
Kennedy Jensen, Emma Brueggemann
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Ministry List, Feb. 28/March 1
Gospel Reflection
(Greeters needed for 5:00, 7:00, 8:30 and 10:00 please)
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Saturday, February 28
5:00pm
Sr. Munch, Lisa Delicath
Joe Galloy
Tom Schneider, Cathy Carey, Trudi Heisohn,
Dana Saale (Host) Erin Doughty, Joyce Schneider
Audrey, Aidan & Gabrial Doughty
Jerry Kopp, Larry Ohlms, Elaine Ru ahr, vol. pls.
Sco & Laura Ilgenfritz
Sunday, March 1
7:00am
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Mary Baronovic
Becky Albrecht, Richard Shields, Bill Cartwright
Quinn Gallagher, Kaci Bergman
Josey Page, Jim Yates, Dave Schaeffer, vol. pls.
Barb Bo
8:30am
Rachel Kitzmann, Robert Schaberg
Young Adults
Ken & Connie Kapeller, Rich & Blanche Wessler
(Host) Kathy McElroy, Karie Westerfeld
Alex Van Leuven, Thomas Smith, Bryce Westerfeld
Dan Dziedzic, Tim Meyer, Charlie Schroeder,
Don Wappelhorst
volunteers please
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46
Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15
Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19;
Lk 11:29-32
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8;
Mt 7:7-12
Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26
Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48
Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10,15-19;
Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10
Jesus trusted in God’s promises. According to Mark’s
gospel, immediately after his baptism, Jesus was driven
into the wilderness where he lived with the wild beasts
for forty days and was tempted by Satan. Through those
desolate days, Jesus was faithful to God. And at the end
of the forty days, the angels came to minister to Jesus.
This year as you begin Lent, talk as a family about
why the Holy Spirit took Jesus into the wilderness and
why he stayed there forty days. It is likely you will name
things such as prayer, quiet time for reflection, doing
God’s will, and more. As you consider what individual
members or the whole family may do in the way of Lenten practices this year, use Jesus as a model. Keep in
mind that the hardships of others may be much greater
than your own. Like the angels who came to Jesus’ side
at the end of the forty days, perhaps your family can
attend to the needs of someone else.
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There have been times when I have been tempted to
give in to a weakness of mine. One time I recall…
2. God was with me during one of the greatest tests of
my life. With God’s help I…
3. This week to be sure I keep my Lenten promises I
will…
10:00 a.m.
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PSR Students
Choir
(Host)
PSR students
Pat Akers, Bob Underwood, Gregg Jost,
Mike VanBoening
PSR students
PSR students
11:30 a.m.
Rafael & Toni Hernandez
el coro
Misael Alvarado, Maria Barretos, Bernardo Silverio,
Ampelia V (Host) Dionisia Zamudio, Cathy Herrod
Alma, Luz, Guadalupe Quiroz
Jeff Kozich, volunteers please
Jorge & Ana Guerrero
Carlos & Olivia Chica
Preparing for Baptism
March 2, 7pm, Church Office
All parents requesting Baptism for their child at St.
Charles Borromeo must attend a Baptismal Preparation
class, generally held the first Monday of the month. Registration for this class is highly encouraged. Please call
the church office to register.
Baptisms in English are on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at
1:00pm. If you wish to celebrate the Sacrament during
one of our Sunday Masses, please schedule with one of
our priests.
First Sunday of Lent—February 22, 2015
Ladies Sodality News
Sunday, February 22
School Board, St. John XXIII Room, noon—4pm
Luke 18 Renuion, 5:00pm Mass, meet in café til 8pm
M-CRHP12, church office, 7:00pm
Monday, February 23
Girl Scouts, Bicentennial Room, 3:00pm
W-CRHP9, church office, 6:30pm
Parish Unity Committee, St. Charles Room, 7:00pm
Tuesday, February 24
W-CRHP12, St. Charles Room, 6:30pm
RCIA, Bicentennial Room, 7:00pm
Wednesday, February 25
Quilting, rectory basement, 8:30am
Girl Scouts, St. Charles Room, 5:45pm
Explaining the Faith, St. Charles Room, 7:00pm
Thursday, February 26
Boy Scouts, café, 7:00pm
Lifeline Adoration, 7:00pm in church
Friday, February 27
FISH FRIES, café, 4:00—7:00pm
Stations of the Cross, church, 7:00pm
Saturday, February 28
Women’s Fellowship, church office, 6:00am
Event in gym this evening
Sunday, March 1
Cub Scouts Blue & Gold, café, 1:00—4:00pm
Latino Children’s Rosary, St. Charles Room, 1:00pm
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Lenten Fish Fries, February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Stations of the Cross, Fridays of Lent
Youth/Family Mass, February 22
(2nd & 4th Sundays 5:00pm)
Contemporary Youth Mass, March 1 and 15
(1st and 3rd Saturdays 5:00pm)
Lifeline Adoration, March 26
Palm Sunday, Holy Week begins, March 29
Easter Sunday, April 5
SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
March 14, 9am in the church office
Donuts/coffee after Mass.
For information or need a ride:
Barb 636-947-3939
March 10 LADIES SODALITY MEETING: White Elephant
Auction night. Starts at 6:30pm. Bring all those items
you may have received as gifts . . . Things you no longer
want (books, jewelry, knick knacks, etc) and have a fun
time bidding on these treasures. Anyone with a birthday
in March be sure to attend to get your birthday gift.
Need a ride or information call Barb at 636-947-3939.
Join us for a Walk in the Gym on Mondays/Wednesdays/
Fridays at 7:00 to 7:30am. You can come to 6:30 Mass
and join us after, or just come at 7. We’d love to see
you there!
Do You Have Questions?
Can you defend your faith?
Can you explain what
Catholics really believe?
Join us in the St. Charles Room on the Wednesdays of
Lent for EXPLAINING THE FAITH: APOLOGETICS 101,
where we will discuss some questions as:
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Don’t we re-crucify Jesus at every Mass?
Why do we have to confess our sins to a priest?
Where did the Church come up with the teaching of
Purgatory?
What is the Immaculate Conception?
If you’ve ever had questions about these, or anything
“Catholic,” these sessions will help you with answers. If
we don’t have the answer that evening, we’ll search it
out and have an answer for you at the next meeting.
Meetings are scheduled for Wednesday evenings at 7pm
in the St. Charles Room on:
February 25
March 4
March 11
March 18
March 25
Apologetics: (noun) The branch of theology concerned
with the explanation and defense of the faith.
Homebound, Critically Ill or in the Hospital? If you are homebound and wish to receive the Eucharist, or receive a visit
while in the hospital, please call Mary Kutchback at 946-9758 and the parish office at 946-1893.
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
St. Charles Borromeo School
Dear Parishioners,
One of the highlights of the year for our 8th grade students is the annual Luke 18 retreat. You’ve been reading some of
their thoughts published in the bulletin. Tonight’s Youth Mass offers all the retreatants a chance to bring back that feeling
with the Luke 18 Reunion. Being together in community is a way to increase the sense of belonging. We all support the
efforts of our Youth Ministry Team to strengthen the bonds of unity in our young people. The future of our Church depends on the young. Your prayers of support are so welcome.
On Tuesday, St. Charles Borromeo School will celebrate Kathy Kasprzyk Day, the annual commemoration of Kathy and
her service to SCB. We will begin the day with prayer to remember the deep faith that Kathy freely shared with others as
well as to pray for her soul. All students will be invited to take turns coming to the gym to participate in fun fitness activities, just like Kathy loved. You are welcome to join us, too, to say a prayer and to get some activity. You can check in
at the office and we’ll get you to the right place!
I will be spending two days helping St. Ann School with the School Improvement Process You may remember that SCB
completed the process several years ago and received such high praise from the members of the team. I have the privilege of recognizing St. Ann School for all the many ways they are reaching out to their students and community.
May God bless you this Lent with pardon and peace!
Mrs. Ann Hoffman
ATTENTION:
Borromeo School Families
Any registered family hoping to receive additional financial assistance from the parish MUST apply for both of these programs through the Archdiocese, which represent FREE money to your family = a reduction of your tuition.
Alive in Christ Scholarship
Applications available now:
Online at www.archstl.org/ttef
Or forms available in the school office
Catholic Families Tuition Assistance (CFTA)
Applications available in the school office or online at
www.factstuitionaid.com, with a due date of March 15
and MUST include a copy of your 2013 Income Tax Return and 2014 W2s.
IMPORTANT!! Applications for parish funds are now available. Copies of all documentation submitted for the Alive In
Christ and CFTA Scholarships must be presented to the church office NOW. We want to make sure all applications have
been submitted by the deadlines. Thank you.
February 24: Bernie Boschert (86)
February 27: Bernice Nacke (95)
February 28: Dolly Johannesman (82)
With our wishes for abundant blessings!
BLOOD DRIVE: March 31
2:45—5:45 in the gym
No appointments needed.
Help the school earn a grant!
Homemade Chili & desserts.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus overcomes the temptations to wealth, power and esteem. As we begin Lent,
may we open our hearts to the grace of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist 84 people in January— providing $7,396.31 for utility, rent and other bills. 354 meals were served in the soup kitchen.
God bless you for your generous support of this ministry! Please call Joyce Cain at 636-448-2021 if you
would like more information.
First Sunday of Lent—February 22, 2015
SCB Religious Education
Dear Parishioners:
Today is the First Sunday of Lent and we all know that Lent offers us a special opportunity to grow in our relationship
with Jesus and to deepen our commitment to a way of life, rooted in our Baptism. In today’s busy world, Lent provides
us with an opportunity to reflect upon our patterns, to pray more deeply, experience sadness for what we’ve done and
failed to do, and to be generous to others.
In introducing our Catholic perspective on Lent to our RCIA candidates, I think it is worthwhile to share with you, our
larger community, something from “Journey of Faith” published by Liguori specifically for RCIA:
The point is not necessarily to “give up something for Lent” but to loosen our tendency to cling to things, people, and circumstance. In order to find what attachments might be keeping us from Jesus, we might ask ourselves:
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What or whom must I have to feel happy?
What possessions do I seek and try to keep?
What habits to I cling to? (For example, expressing opinions, always being in
control, worrying too much.)
Choose one of these “objects” of attachment. Ask yourself how important this object is
to our personal identity, to our love of Jesus, and to our joyfulness of living.
During this Lent, do without one thing daily that you are attached to: the morning cup
of coffee, the closest parking space, your favorite music. Or do something daily that
you normally do not like, and do it freely without any resentment or resistance.
Important First Communion Preparation Dates
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Sunday, February 22:
Palm Sunday, March 29:
Palm Sunday, March 29:
Holy Thursday:
Sunday, April 19:
Sunday, April 26:
Saturday, May 2, 10:00am :
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Palm Sunday, March 29:
Confirmation students will participate in the 8:30 Mass
Saturday, April 11:
Rite of Enrollment at the 5pm Mass, followed by a brief practice with sponsors
Thursday, April 30, 7:30pm: Confirmation
Rite of Signing of the Cross at 8:30 Mass
First Communion Rehearsal in Church at 3:00pm
Passover Supper at 4:00pm
April 2, 7:00pm Mass
Rite of Enrollment at 10:00am Mass
10am in the Cafeteria –First Communion DVD
First Communion
Important Dates for our Confirmation Candidates
Thank you for your continued prayers of encouragement for our RCIA participants:
Chrisstella, Jessica, Ellerin, Humberto, Carlos, Marilyn, Brian, Dayne, and Jerri
In the love and peace of Jesus, Mrs. Becca McCullough
The Office of Laity and Family Life, Archdiocese of St. Louis is coordinating a pilgrimage to the 2015 World Meeting of
Families in Philadelphia to be held September 2015. Bus and air transportation options are available and hotel accommodations are included. Optional sightseeing tours are offered. Pope Francis will be visiting Philadelphia for the 2015 World
Meeting of Families. The Holy Father will participate in the Festival of Families, an intercultural celebration of family life
around the world, and a Papal Mass. Non-refundable pilgrimage payment is due in full by March 6. Please visit the following for details and a registration form: http://archstl.org/laityandfamilylife.
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
Oficina: Tel: (636)946-1893 Fax (636)946-5598
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[email protected]
Eventos Próximos
Sábado, 28 de febrero 7.30a-12p Fundamentos de la fe 3, Centro Rigali, 314-792-7645
Domingo, 1 de marzo 1pm ARMADA BLANCA, Salón St. Charles
Sábado, 7 de marzo 9a-12p Día de los Ministerios Catedral Basílica. Para todos los que participan en algún ministerio
parroquial.
Sábado, 14 de marzo 7.30a-12p Fundamentos de la fe 3, Centro Rigali, 314-792-7645
Domingo, 15 de marzo 7.30a-12p Fundamentos de la fe 3, Centro Rigali, 314-792-7645
Sábado, 21 de marzo 8.30p ADORACION NOCTURNA. Cafetería
Pláticas para Bautismo
Las pláticas para bautismo son el 1° y 2° domingo de cada mes de 9.30-11am, se pide puntualidad.
Son necesarias las dos clases para padres y padrinos, debido a la importancia de esta preparación se pide que en
lo posible no se traigan niños, por consideración y respeto a los demás participantes, ya que pueden distraer la
atención.
Para confirmar su asistencia por favor llame a la oficina
parroquial 636-946-1893.
Febrero 22
11:30 a.m.
L/C:
Rosa Maria Alvarado, Areli Aragon
el coro
EM:
Stee Cave, Maria Fuentes, Maria Barretos,
Ampelia V. (Host) Maria Ramirez, Guadalupe Damian
Serv: Juan, Danny & Melissa Garcia
Ush: Jeff Kozich, volunteers please
GB:
Group 4 Christ
GR:
Rafael & Toni Hernandez
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Sal 19 (18):8-10, 15;
Mt 25:31-46
Martes:
Is 55:10-11; Sal 34 (33):4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15
Miércoles: Jon 3:1-10; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 12-13, 18-19;
Lc 11:29-32
Jueves:
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 7c8; Mt 7:7-12
Viernes: Ez 18:21-28; Sal 130 (129):1-8; Mt 5:20-26
Sábado: Dt 26:16-19; Sal 119 (118):1-2, 4-5, 7-8;
Mt 5:43-48
Domingo: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Sal 116 (115):
10, 15-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mc 9:2-10
Lunes:
Salmos
Escuela de oracion
Martes de 6.30p a 7.30p
¿Tienes preguntas?
¿Puedes defender tu fe?
¿Puedes explicar lo que los
católicos realmente creen?
Acompáñanos en el salón St. Charles los miércoles de
Cuaresma para EXPLICAR LA FE: APOLOGETICA 101,
discutiremos algunas preguntas como:
 ¿Tuvo Jesús hermanos?
 ¿Por qué tenemos que confesar los pecados a un sacerdote?
 ¿De dónde sacó la Iglesia la enseñanza del Purgatorio?
 ¿No re-crucifijamos a Jesús en cada Misa?
 ¿Qué es la Inmaculada Concepción?
Si has tenido preguntas como estas o algo Católico, estas
sesiones te ayudarán a contestarlas. Si no tenemos una
respuesta para ti en ese momento, buscaremos la respuesta para la siguiente sesión.
La reuniones serán los miércoles a las 7pm en el salón St.
Charles:
25 de febrero
4 de marzo
11 de marzo
18 de marzo
25 de marzo
Apologetica: (sustantivo) La rama de la Teología que se
refiere a la explicación y defense de la fe.
First Sunday of Lent—February 22, 2015
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
First Sunday of Lent—February 22, 2015
TO OUR FELLOW PARISHIONERS OF ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH:
ANNOUNCING A NEW SESSION OF THE MINISTRY
Journeying Through Grief
“ . . . and Jesus wept” (John 11:36). As we all know, the cause of our Lord’s grief at this time was the death of His dear
friend Lazarus. Even the bystanders present at the scene noted His grief: “See how He loved him!” Because of our common humanity, Jesus experienced the great sadness that all of us go through over the loss of a loved one.
Journeying through Grief is a Christ-centered Ministry whose purpose is to reach out to those in mourning and offer them
comfort and help: anyone experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one is invited to attend this session. It is based on a
program of the Archdiocese of St. Louis whose Mission Statement says it best:
To provide a safe and supportive experience enabling each person to begin to transform his/her life from a time
of mourning to a time of healing.
The Ministry will meet for four consecutive Tuesday evenings in March (3, 10, 17 and 24), in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Rectory Basement Meeting Room, #2 Seton Court, St. Charles from 7:00 to 8:30pm. It is open to anyone who is in
mourning, regardless of when the loss occurred, whether recently or in the past. The program is not limited to SEAS parishioners. Guests are welcome. Registration is recommended, by contacting Marilyn Lucido at 636-946-2511, or [email protected]. Or registrants may also call Steve Cave at 636-947-4314 or Mary Kutchback at 636-946-9758.
To return to the Scriptures: [Christ speaking to the Apostles at the Last Supper] “So you also are now in anguish. But I
will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.”
“Let us Savor, Share, and Surrender
To the Source and Summit of our Faith”
Please pray for our expectant moms:
Kristina, Sarah (March) Melissa (April)
Emily (May) Christine (June)
Kori, Julie, Elizabeth (July)
Tina (September)
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Let us pray: for the courage and grace to love as Christ
loves, and by bearing witness to the Truth, may others
come to know and see Christ in our world.
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“There is no grief like the grief that does not speak.”
Henry Longfellow
The grief over an abortion exper4ience is often so deep
that it seems to be silent. Women and men may bear
this burden for years thinking that there is no hope of
forgiveness or peace. Project Rachel offers private, professional counseling at no charge for anyone who is suffering because of an abortion experience. Call Project
Rachel at 314-792-7565 to begin your journey of healing
and reconciliation. STLProjectRachel.org
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Looking for a Friend?
We are too! We’d love to add to our circle at St. Charles
Friends of Birthright. Come find out more about us at
our first meeting/luncheon of the year on Wednesday,
February 25 at Bogey Hills Country Club. Our meeting
starts at 10:30 followed by lunch. Cost is $15 (we’ll treat
if you decide to join). For more information, check us
out on Facebook at facebook.com/stcharlesfriends or
contact [email protected].
ST. CLETUS PARISH MISSION
Tuesday, March 3 through Thursday, March 5
7:00pm in St. Cletus Church
Each evening Msgr. Jim Telthorst will focus on one of
the three verbs in helping us to better appreciate and to
foster our relationship with God and His people.
St. Cletus is located at 2705 Zumbehl Road. Call 636946-6327 for more information.
Babysitting will be available each evening in the Parish
Hall on the lower level of the Church.
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PRAYER TREE
No request is too small to be brought to the Lord in
prayer. Call us at 928-2970, 946-0993, or e-mail us at
[email protected]. We will include you in our
daily prayers. Your requests will be kept confidential.
Do you have a tax question? Did you receive a letter
from the IRS? Need a tax identification number? Taxpayer Clinic open Tuesdays from 9-2 in the church office
can help with tax problems and questions. If you need a
Spanish interpreter, please make an appointment with
Silvina.
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
MINISTRIES
MATTER
A quick look into the Ministries of St. Charles Borromeo
SCB Honors the Mini Vinnies
Our parish community is full of generous people who put their hearts into serving others. The Mini Vinnies are some of
those special people. The Mini Vinnies is a ministry made up of 7th and 8th grade SCB students who embrace the principles of the St. Vincent de Paul Society by serving the underserved in our community.
Each week they fill 50 backpacks with food to support children in need for the Orchard Farm School District. Last year
they prepared and served 403 meals at the soup kitchen, processed over 12,000 lbs. of food at the foodbank and dedicated over 235 hours of service in support of “No Hunger Holiday” and the Giving Tree. This is just a small number of
things the Mini Vinnies do that makes a big impact on the community.
Thank you to the Mini Vinnies, past and present, for all the love and effort you put into serving those that need you.
You are an inspiration to our youth and you make your parish proud. A heartfelt thank you goes to Paula Wagner who
founded the Mini Vinnies 3 years ago and still runs it today.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for February
For Prisoners: that prisoners, especially the young, may be able to rebuild lives of dignity.
For Separated Spouses: that married people who are separated may find welcome and support in the Christian community.
MEMORIAL DONATIONS FOR EASTER FLOWERS
You are invited to help beautify our church for the Easter Season by offering a beautiful plant in memory
or honor of a loved one. This year we are offering Easter Lilies for $9.25, Geraniums for $7.00 and Hyacinths for $11.00. The plants, placed throughout the church, will be a magnificent addition and enhance our celebration of Christ’s Glorious Resurrection.
Please complete this form and return with your check by Palm Sunday, March 29. Please put it in an
envelope marked “Easter flowers.” Envelopes are also available in the Narthex.
EASTER FLOWER DONATION FORM (please return by March 29)
IN MEMORY (please print)
IN HONOR (please print)
1._____________________________________________
1._____________________________________________
2._____________________________________________
2._____________________________________________
NAME OF DONOR (please print)___________________________________________________________________________
Telephone(s)/email________________________________________________________________________________________
# _____ Easter Lilies at $9.25 each =
$___________________
# _____ Geraniums at $7.00 each =
$___________________
# _____ Hyacinths at $11.00 each =
$___________________
Total enclosed $___________________
Please make checks payable to “St. Charles Borromeo”
A listing of the Memorial/Honor names and Donors will be included in the bulletin after Easter
First Sunday of Lent—February 22, 2015
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Our 2015 auction would not have been possible without the following volunteers. We are very grateful for their
generosity and for their willingness to share their time and talents:
Chair: Julie Toal
Live Auction: Chasity Murray
Silent Auction: Stacey Iadevito
Banking: Theresa Johnson
Decorations: Laura Dennigmann
Print/Design: Michelle Cope
Class Projects: Jackie Voelkl, Mrs. Sorgea
Ticket Sales: Trisha Hirtz
Solicitations: Kim Piskulich, Kelly Pflum, Demetria Williams
Class Baskets: Cindy Boock, Tammy Buehler, Kendra Malone, Michelle Hawkins, Angela Slattery
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The St. Charles Borromeo Parish and School Community has once again shown an overwhelming support to our community. It is because of your
generosity, as well as the generosity of our many donors, that we were able to make this evening possible. The outpouring of gifts from our parishioners and community has amazed me and I am excited and honored to be part of the St. Charles Borromeo Parish and School.
I struggle with words to express my sincere gratitude to an amazing group of individuals that made the evening possible. I am thankful to have had
the opportunity to work with such an incredible group of people. Thank you to all of my committees. You are truly a blessing!
As with all parish and school events, our success is completely dependent on the generosity of you all. I would like to thank each and every one of
you, not only for your attendance, but also for your continued generosity. Thank you for continuing to make a difference!
Julie Toal, 2015 Dinner Auction Chair
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To the many wonderful donors who helped make this possible
The Benkendorf Family
St. Charles Borromeo Parish Priests
Old Hickory Golf Club
Dr. and Mrs. Tom Schneider
Whitmoor Country Club
Mike Manlin
Brant and Kelly Pflum
The Buehler and Malone Families
Petland
Craig Fennell
Mike and Chasity Murray
The Hirtz Family
Heather Locker
Saint Charles Borromeo Parish
Drew and Demetria Williams
Saint Louis Lions
Great Skate
Magic House
Chef Lee of Conway Catering
Cindy and Jamie Boock
Jackie and Scott Voelkl
Saint Louis Blues
The Funke Family
The Taylor Family
The Thro Family
Piepers Unfinished Furniture
PRP Wines
The Curtit Family
The Lowenbaum Partnership
J Bucks
Massage Luxe
Clubhouse of Bogey Hills
Country Club Carwash
Palmer Reynolds
Incarnate Word Academy
Gym Bus
Phoenix Textile Corporation
EPC
The Smith Family
Richard and Blanche Wessler
Friends of SCB
Flipside Gymnastics
Duchesne High School
Cave Springs/Harvest Lanes
Brad and MaChelle Raniszeski
Mary Jane and Jerry Raniszeski
Upper Limits
Milo’s Bocce Garden
Missouri Botanical Gardens
State Beauty Supply—Illinois
J Hair Gallery
The Adamski Family
Amelia and Natalie Thro
Mahsa’s Signature Salon
DeSmet High School
Fischer’s School Uniform
Adam’s Smokehouse
Fox & The Hound
Leonardo’s Kitchen & Wine Bar
Urban Chestnut Brewing
Schlafly Brewing
5 Acres Animal Shelter
The Stenciled Dungeon
Thro’s Clothing
MOBOT
Ultimate Defense Firing Range
Salon de Christe Spa
Quintessential
Adavan’s NY
Massa’s, New Town
Lewis & Clark
Mary Dean Glosier
Auctioneers: Vince Biermann & Steve Spears, Vince Biermann Auction Service
DJ: Alex Bird
TJ & Angela Slattery
U-Swirl
Brett andTheresa Johnson
Tony’s On Main
Country Inn & Suites
Massage Envy
Wall 2 Wall Cleaning
Jim and Linda Jandro
Michelle’s on Main
Doug Cornwell
Apollo Express
Lindenwood University
Mike and Molly Reilly
Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders
The Homestead
Burke Family
Ohlms Family
Rozycki Family
Newman Family
Box Family
Urbanowicz Families
DeMoulin
White House Retreat
Ladies Sodality
St. Charles Borromeo Athletic Association
Title Boxing
Brenda Souter
Scott and Beth Sanders
St. Charles West High School
Bazan Painting
Stacey and Paul Iadevito
Naked Vine
Saint Charles High School
Mr. Di and St. Charles Borromeo
CBC High School
Valet Service: Duchesne High School Key Club
WE ALSO THANK...all our great volunteers...all the school and PSR families who donated to class baskets...all the parish and school families who
personally donated auction items...all the other businesses and individuals who contributed to the success of this event...and all our generous
advertisers for the printed materials—and then some. God bless you ALL for your generosity!
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!