SFdsBulletin 08-16-2009

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11th Sunday after Pentecost
16 August 2009
MASS INTENTIONS
AND DEVOTIONS SCHEDULE
SERVER SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
8:00am: Low Mass w/organ
Acolytes: Dominic Buckley, Joseph Buckley
10:00am: High Mass
MC: Sean Kenney
Thurifer: Abram Brandwein
Acolytes: Sean McCann, Anthony Daub
Crucifer: Michael Stamos
Choir MC: Vinnie Scanga
Torchbearers: Curt Wichmer, Scott McCann, Christopher
Stamos, Patrick Stamos
SUNDAY AUGUST 16
ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:00am: Low Mass w/organ
“Sr. Denise Gauthier, R.I.P.”
10:00am: High Mass
“Charles, Virginia & Laurence Noeli”
MONDAY AUGUST 17
ST. HYACINTH, CONFESSOR
8:00am: Low Mass
“Charlie Herres”
TUESDAY AUGUST 18
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
8:00am: Low Mass
Acolytes: Candidate, Curt Wichmer
COMM. OF ST. AGAPITUS, MARTYR
8:00am: Low Mass
“David Lloyd Duffin”
6:30pm: Low Mass w/organ
“Restoration and Benefactors of the Oratory”
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
8:00am: Low Mass
Acolytes: Candidates
6:30pm: Low Mass
Acolytes: Matthew Serafino, Vinnie Scanga
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19
ST. JOHN EUDES, CONFESSOR
8:00am: Low Mass
“Robert Kennedy, R.I.P.”
12:15pm: Low Mass
“Michael Rewak”
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
8:00am: Low Mass
Acolytes: Stephen Kukielski, Philip Kukielski
12:15pm: Low Mass
Acolyte: Abbé Alex Barga
THURSDAY AUGUST 20
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
8:00am: Low Mass
Acolytes: Candidate, Max Kaiser
6:30pm: Adoration & Benediction
MC: Daniel Maschmeier
Thurifer: Matthew Serafino
Acolytes: Steven Gilroy, Evan Underwood
Torchbearers: Cole Underwood, Candidate
ST. BERNARD, ABBOT & DOCTOR
8:00am: Low Mass
“Bonnie Heibel”
6:30pm: Adoration & Benediction
FRIDAY AUGUST 21
ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL, WIDOW
8:00am: Low Mass
“Winifred Kerschbaum”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
8:00am: Low Mass
Acolytes: Candidate, James Schmidt
SATURDAY AUGUST 22
IMMACULATE HEART OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
8:00am Low Mass
“The Bill McDonald Family”
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
8:00am: Low Mass
Acolytes: Steven Gilroy, Candidates
SUNDAY AUGUST 23
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
8:00am: Low Mass w/organ
Acolytes: Joseph Buckley, Peter Herres
TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
8:00am: Low Mass w/organ
“Souls in Purgatory
10:00am: High Mass
“Jeremy Wissman”
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The dogma of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin reminds us of God’s Mercy, visible in the fullness of His salvation. In the person of the Blessed Virgin all the mysteries of the faith shine as stars on the firmament of the Universe: The Immaculate Conception as the source of integrity and incorruptibility, the Incarnation of God and the
Motherhood of Mary, the virginity of Mary, and the renewal of mankind in Christ, and, finally, Mary’s cooperation
in the work of redemption and the glorification of her body and her soul. Mary has an important and decisive part in
the victory of Christ. "What son would not bring his mother back to life and would not bring her into paradise after
her death if he could,” asks St. Francis de Sales on the feast of the Assumption.
As we are filled with the specific graces of the feast of the Assumption we continue to thank God for the many
blessings the Oratory brings to us. The upcoming “Summer at the Oratory” is another occasion for us to introduce
a wider audience to our community. This event aims primarily at welcoming a large number of guests to St. Francis
de Sales who haven’t had the opportunity to meet with us. In addition, this two-day festival allows us to focus on
the worthwhile project of restoring and beautifying the church and buildings on the campus.
Wholeheartedly I thank all of you who were available this last week and who want to continue to restore and clean
the many rooms at the convent. With great joy we await the arrival of Sister Marie of the Love of God who will be
the first member of the Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus Christ Sovereign Priest in this country. Thank you for
all your generous help and for your much-needed donations to make the convent a hospitable home for the sisters.
Especially I would like to thank the management of BELFOR USA for the generous donation of their professional
services, without which the preparation of the convent could not have proceeded at this speed. In this context, special thanks go to Mr. Christopher Redd who responded spontaneously and generously to my request for help.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin summarizes what God’s infinite goodness did for the Mother of God, the
new Eve, in whom we all were renewed in Christ’s graces. This new life is visible every day in many ways especially
at the Oratory of St. Francis de Sales.
With my sincere best wishes and gratefulness I am faithfully yours in Christ the King,
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SERVER SCHEDULE (Cont’d)
SUNDAY COLLECTION
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
10:00am: High Mass
MC: Daniel Maschmeier
Thurifer: James Schmidt
Acolytes: Michael McCann, Justin Newton
Crucifer: Scott McCann
Choir MC: Matthew Serafino
Torchbearers: Curt Wichmer, Kellen Kenney, Thomas
Serafino, Sam Aufmuth, Brandon Thode, Peter Kahre
August 9:
Loose
$
850.00
Envelopes
$ 4,030.00
Total:
$ 4,880.00
Thank you for your generosity!
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Why I Like Being at the Oratory
St. Francis de Sales Pro-Life Apostolate stands in prayer
outside Planned Parenthood every fourth Saturday from
9am-1pm. Women seeking an abortion have sometimes
left because we were standing outside the abortion mill.
Will you be there with us? If you would like to join this
peaceful demonstration please contact Mrs. Mary Maschmeier at [email protected] .
In an inconsistent world where the core of
our faith is perpetually subject to contradiction, St. Francis de Sales Oratory is our pillar of faith and truth. At the Oratory, my
family and I find this consistent, proportionate balance of faith not only on Sundays,
but every day of the week. The priests and
religious of the Institute of Christ the King, both those
resident in St. Louis and those worldwide, set an example of true Catholic thought and action that inspires
and excites a deep desire in me to understand and
learn those elements of our faith that leads them to
live the “Truth in Charity,” and helps me to apply it to
my own life. I like being at the Oratory because it is for
me and my family an oasis of fortitude and hope that
restores consistency to our home, heart, and soul.
$1,000 Challenge
One of the Oratory faithful who wishes to remain
anonymous has offered to match donations for the convent renovations. This donor will match every dollar
given up to $1,000. With full participation, it means that
$2,000 will be donated to this worthy endeavor. The
deadline for matching donations is August 31. All donors
to this project, whether providing money or labor, will be
imitating St. Joseph, who so carefully provided for Mary,
the model for all religious sisters.
Please make checks out to “Friends of SFdS,” and mark
“Convent renovation.”
—Mark Serafino
As a 14-years old revert to the Catholic faith, discovering the Latin Mass has been one of the most glorious
gifts that God has given our family. Previous writers in
the Bulletin have so eloquently written on its beauty.
Daily family reading from
by Dom
Gueranger always left us hungering for the Church of
his times, where the Church was so much a part of
society’s life. Then the Institute came and this became
a reality. Every day the inherent beauty of the Mass is
made gloriously visible. Special attention is carefully
paid to the sacred and liturgical rubrics; devotions are
made beautiful and there is a consistent duty to the
sacraments with Holy Mother Church as our guide.
Lastly, our Institute shepherds want us to become
saints. Now, the Church has become our life. Our children grow spiritually and friends have become our
“family of souls,” where charity is the common thread.
In a world which doesn’t seem to care for God, we cherish this oasis of spirituality and hope.
The Liturgical Year
Mass Intentions . . .
For several months we have been unable to accept Mass
intentions because of a backlog in excess of canonical
regulations. Since the middle of July, however, two
priests are celebrating daily Mass here at the Oratory,
which allows us to invite you to bring us your Mass intentions once again.
The amount for a Mass intention has always been discretionary, depending on the donor’s ability to pay; however, Archdiocesan regulations have set a minimum of
$5.00 for each intention. These stipends are kept in a
separate account and given to the priest who offers the
Mass as part of his monthly salary, which is considerably
lower than that of diocesan priests. As always, we are
most grateful for your generous support.
—Valerie Serafino
St. Nicholas Choir Rehearsals
The St. Nicholas Children’s choir will resume the normal Wednesday afternoon rehearsal schedule on September 9 . The choir is open to all children age 8-14. For
those families who would like their children to join the
choir but are unable to commit to a Wednesday afternoon rehearsal, a generous invitation has been extended
by the Director of Sacred Music to host a Saturday morning rehearsal. However, in order to have a successful
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PRAYER NETWORK
The Telephone Prayer Network is a ministry
for the purpose of praying for anyone’s intentions for health, job search, marriage, etc. Please
contact Genny Davis at 314-843-4368 or Jeannine Hahn,
314-664-0342, with your prayer requests.
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Saturday morning rehearsal, at least 10 students must
enroll. For more information, please contact Mr. Botkins – [email protected]
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Upcoming Events:
Summer at the Oratory
Summer
at the Oratory
Saturday & Sunday, August 22-23
On Saturday, August 22, from 11:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m
. the courtyard between the Church
Festival and Barbecue
and the school will be transformed into a gar-
den setting. Activities for children (face paint-
Chapter Meeting of the
Institute of Christ the King
ing, clowns, games, etc.) and adults (silent
auction) will be held, while hourly drawings
Last Week of August
Both Canons will be in Gricigliano, Italy
will be held for “attendance prizes.” A variety
of refreshments will be served, including the
Home School Co-Op Resumes
Knights’ famous barbecue. The music group
Jazzwind will entertain in the courtyard.
On Sunday, August 23
Wednesday, September 9
All Classes, Grades 1-12
, the External Solem-
nity of St. Louis
King
of
France,
after
the
10:00 Mass, the Knights will again be in the
courtyard
between
the
Church
and
the
No Coffee Hours Next Sunday due to
“Summer at the Oratory.”
school, serving their barbecue. Organ recitals
inside the Church, as well as music from Jazz
Wind outside, will be performed.
In preparing for the “Summer at the Oratory” family event, you are invited to consult
Every Tuesday...
the blog on www.TraditionForTomorrow.com.
Holy Mass is celebrated at 6:30 pm at the altar
of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. This is followed by Perpetual Help devotions.
Please mark your calendars and plan to invite
your families and friends to spend an entire
afternoon here. It will be a fun weekend at the
Oratory and will provide you with wonderful
memories of a Catholic experience.
Every Thursday...
Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament is
followed by Benediction every Thursday night at
6:30pm.
Oratory Cleaning
The Oratory Cleaning Crews put the church
in order after the final Mass each Sunday.
This entails sweeping or mopping and collecting items
from the pews that have been left behind. This is one of
those volunteer tasks that are hidden from the world, but
certainly are visible to our Sovereign Lord—the cleaners
perform their work in His very presence.
New volunteers will be most welcome and can reach
the co-ordinator, Mrs. Madeline Jordan, at 314-353-5233.
Here are the next assignments:
Today, August 16: St. Veronica
Next Sunday, August 23:
COFFEE HOUR SCHEDULE
Today’s coordinators:
8:00 Mass seating: Stephen Chicosky
10:00Mass seating: Frank Aufmuth
Next Sunday, August 23:
Summer at the Oratory—no Coffee Hours
If you cannot meet your commitment call Tom Leith
at 314-435-8494, or email him at [email protected].
Thank you, everyone, for your help!
Knights of
Columbus
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SFdS Home School Co-Op
Our Most Profound Thanks to…
The Co-Op will resume classes on Wednesday, September 9. If you have a school-age child and would like to
join the Co-Op, or if you are already a member and need
more information on the coming year’s activities, please
contact the following:
For Grade School: Mary Dickinson, 314-535-1994
[email protected]
For High School: Mary Rose Schmidt, 314-5584867, [email protected]
The Co-Op would be most grateful for some badly
needed items. Please call one of the above women if you
are able to donate one or more of the following:
First Aid Kit
Reference Books: Dictionaries, Atlases, etc.
Dust Mop
Cleaning Supplies: All-purpose cleaners,
disinfectant wipes, paper goods, hand soap, etc.
Vacuum Cleaner w/bags
Copy Paper
Large Art Paper
In the effort to renovate the convent, one of our
Oratory friends helped us enlist the services of a
worldwide property restoration company, Belfor
USA. With great generosity and responsiveness, Belfor USA donated a full package of their services last
week to thoroughly clean, paint, and repair the following: the front steps and lobby entrance, a suite
(two rooms and bath) for Sister Marie, the kitchen,
and two community rooms. These major efforts were
offered to us as a gift—pro bono—and enable us to
have these rooms ready quickly because of the professional equipment and technical know-how Belfor
can provide. To accomplish anything of comparable
quality and speed manually would have taken much,
much longer. We are indebted to Belfor for its generous response to this community need and for its
spirit of public service.
BELFOR USA is part of the world’s largest disaster restoration company and is the premier provider
of property recovery services in North America.
With 51 offices coast to coast and more than 1,700
full-time, experienced restoration specialists, BELFOR USA can respond immediately with experienced manpower and specialized equipment to
quickly stabilize a disaster scene. As veterans of the
disaster recovery industry, they have restored property damaged from almost every imaginable peril.
Anyone who has seen the convent before this restoration effort knows that its condition has been deplorable. To make it habitable for Sister Marie and to
future Sisters, nothing less than a concerted restoration effort is required. Our thanks go also to all the
faithful volunteers who have given their time, labor,
and money to advance this project. You will be
happy to hear that, once the above rooms are finished, renovation efforts will also be directed to two
additional bedrooms on the third floor for Sisters we
anticipate will join Sister Marie in the near future.
Next week we hope to publish “before & after”
photos of the renovation.
WELCOME VISITORS
Let Us Treat You to a Cup of Coffee
The clergy, staff, and lay faithful of St. Francis de Sales
Oratory are always pleased when new visitors come to
this beautiful church to join us in the celebration of Holy
Mass in the Extraordinary Form. We have a
coffee hour after each of our Sunday Masses.
Please join us and the coffee and donut are
on us—just let the cashier know you are a
first-time visitor.
Ladies Auxiliary & Columbian Girls Circle
For those who’ve already joined the Ladies Auxiliary
and for all those lovely ladies who might be interested in
joining, meetings usually will be held on the last Wednesday of the month. Because of Thanksgiving and Christmas, however, meetings in November and December
will be held on the third Wednesday instead. All meeting
times are at 6:30 p.m.
Mrs. Stephanie McCann (618-635-6264) serves as
President of the Auxiliary; Mrs. Teresa Kahre (636-6773413) serves as President of the Columbian Girls Circle.
To learn more about Belfor, go to www.belfor.com.
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