Fourth Sunday of Lent -- March 6, 2016

Holy Spirit Parish Family
March 6, 2016 — Fourth Sunday of Lent
LCN —
CALENDAR MEETING
Attention Organizations:
PARISH OFFICE
3130 Parkwood Lane • Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Website: www.holyspiritstl.org Phone: 314-739-0230
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 314-739-0237
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm
Please plan to have your
organization represented at PARISH STAFF
the Calendar Meeting
Rev. Richard Bockskopf, Pastor……………………..Ext. 103
Monday, March 7,
7 PM
in the Parish Hall.
UPCOMING EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES
Due to the Easter holiday, here are the early deadlines:
NOON THURSDAY, MARCH 10 FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 20
NOON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 27
NOON THURSDAY, MARCH 24 FOR SUNDAY APRIL 3
DYNAMIC CATHOLIC, ALIVE! —
THE PRODIGAL SON
The parable of the Prodigal Son is one of
the most well-known passages in the Bible.
This parable, which takes on special
meaning in this Year of Mercy, encourages
us to trust in God the Father’s love and
forgiveness (USCCA, 247). God embraces the
repentant sinner! The Catechism defines
mercy as “the loving kindness, compassion,
or forbearance shown to one who offends.”
When did you most experience God’s mercy
in your life? Is there someone who is in
need of your mercy and forgiveness?
archstl.org/dynamic
[email protected]
Donna Eisenbath, Youth Minister………….314-954-1326
[email protected]
Jill Gould, Principal……….…………..………………...739-1934
[email protected]
Sharon Kaufman, CRE & Pastoral Associate…...Ext. 110
[email protected]
Rev. Mr. Walt LaBozzetta, Deacon
Joan Maher, Director of Worship…………………….Ext. 116
[email protected]
Rev. Jerry Meier, Senior Associate Pastor……….Ext. 119
[email protected]
Rev. Mr. Gene Naumann, Deacon
Julie Ramacciotti, Director of Administration…..Ext. 104
[email protected]
Karen Rychlewski, Pastoral Associate
Ext. 117
[email protected]
Julie Spinner, Parish & PSR Secretary…………...Ext. 102
[email protected]
Mary Welsh, Parish Secretary………………………...Ext. 101
[email protected]
Daily Prayer Connection…….…....314-739-0230 ext. 132
Faith in Action, [email protected]….….Ext. 110
HandS……………………...………………………….314-739-9796
Stephen Ministry……………………314-739-0230 ext. 130
SCHOOL (K-8 & PRESCHOOL & PREK INFORMATION)
3120 Parkwood Lane • Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Phone: 314-739-1934 • Fax: 314-739-7703
Kate Ayres, School Secretary, [email protected]
PARISH ANNEX
3111 Parkwood Lane, Maryland Heights, MO 63043,
Pre-School, Pre-K…………………..…………...314-739-5020
What’s Inside….
Page 2 — Calendar, Stewardship
Page 3 — Mass Intentions, Sick List, Ministry Schedule,
RIPs, New Mass Schedule
Page 4 —School, PSR, VBS, First Communion
Page 5 —Taste & See, Stephen Ministry, Social Justice,
Young Adults-The Way STL
Page 6 — Dynamic Catholic, Rediscover Jesus,
Seafood DInner
Page 7 — Discipleship — Stewardship
Page 8 — HSYM, Around Town
Page 9 — Around Town
Page 10 — “Good News” weekly Scripture readings
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday thru Friday………..………..6:30am and 8:00am
Holy Days Consult bulletin
Saturday: …………………….…8:00am and 5:00pm (Vigil)
Sunday: .7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, and 12 Noon
CONFESSIONS
Saturday 4:00 to 4:45pm or by appointment
EUCHARISTIC CHAPEL HOURS
Weekdays: 12am to 6am and 9am to 12 midnight.
Saturdays: 12am to 7am
Chapel will close at 7am Saturday until 9am Monday.
Holy Days: Please consult the bulletin.
EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION
Wednesdays after 8 a.m. Mass until Noon (closing
with Benediction). Confessions 1st Wednesday.
BAPTISMS
Baptism Class for parents/godparents is normally
held on the first Monday of the month at 7 PM in the
Church. To register for the meeting and/or to arrange
for a baptism, call Karen Rychlewski.
MARRIAGE
Couples planning marriage contact one of the parish
priests at least six months in advance.
COMMUNION CALLS
Please call the Parish Office to request Communion if
someone is unable to attend Church.
HOSPITAL VISITS
Please notify
hospitalization.
the
Parish
Office
concerning
REGISTRATION
New parishioners may register at Parish Office or see
one of the priests after Mass. New information e.g.
address, phone numbers or moving from the parish,
please call Parish Office.
BULLETIN INFORMATION
Please submit information for the bulletin by Noon
Friday the week BEFORE publication (e.g. for June 28,
submit by June 19). Include name, daytime phone
number of person submitting information,
Commission and group name. Items can be e-mailed
to [email protected].
OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS
Stewardship for February 15-21, 2016
Electronic Giving
$ 4,226.66
Offertory Giving
$13,170.41
Parish Improvements
$
180.00
Total
$17,577.07
HandS
$
215.00
Special Collections
$
194.00
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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Sunday, March 6
7:00 a.m.—Girl Scout Cookie Booth
9:00 a.m.—Children’s Liturgy of the Word
10:10 a.m.—Confirmation 2016, Session 3, Annex
10:30 a.m.—RCIA, 2nd Scrutiny, Rm. 112
12:00 p.m.—Girl Scout Mass, Church
1:00 p.m.—Basketball Games, Gym
1:30 p.m.—High School Mtg., Holy Spirit Rm.
Monday, March 7
8:30 a.m.—Scripture Study, St. Blaise Rm.
3:00 p.m.—Daisy Girl Scouts #3222, Rm. 9
5:30 p.m.—Girl Scouts Troop 433, Rm. 9
6:00 p.m.—Cantor Rehearsal, Church
—Education Comm. Mtg, Rm. 205
—Girl Scout Troop #206, Rm. 2
—Quilting, Annex
6:30 p.m.—Patrol Leader Council #954, Gym
7:00 p.m.—Prayer Group, Community Rm.
—Evening Prayer/Reconciliation, Church
—Flourishing Faithful, St. Lawrence Rm.
—Infant Baptism Mtg., Gathering Area
—LCN CALENDAR MEETING, Parish Hall
—Bible Study, Rigali Rm.
8:15 p.m.—Basketball Gym
Tuesday, March 8
9:00 a.m.—Quilting, Annex
10:00 a.m.—Bible Study, Parish Hall
7:00 p.m.—Ladies Club, Rigali Rm.
7:30 p.m.—Fire of the Spirit, Community Rm.
8:15 p.m.—Basketball Practice, Gym
Wednesday, March 9
9:00 a.m.—Exposition/Benediction, Church
—Senior Exercise, Rigali Rm.
3:00 p.m.—Daisy Troop #2209, Rm. 9
6:15 p.m.—Basketball Practice, Gym
7:00 p.m.—Journey Group, Parish Hall
Thursday, March 10
9:00 a.m.—Taste & See, Parish Hall
6:00 p.m.—Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Church
6:15 p.m.—Basketball Practice, Gym
7:00 p.m.—Home & School Mtg., Parish Hall
— Luke 18 Planning Mtg., Holy Spirit Rm
7:15 p.m.—Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church
Friday, March 11
2:00 p.m.—Stations of the Cross, Church
4:30 p.m.—Seafood Dinner, Gym
7:00 p.m.—Middle School Madness, Annex
—Stations of the Cross, Church
Saturday, March 12
12:30 p.m.—First Communion Parent/Child Day
6:30 p.m.—Basketball Games, Gym
Sunday, March 13
8:00 a.m.—Blood Drive, Annex
9:00 a.m.—Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 105/110
10:30 a.m.—RCIA, 3rd Scrutiny, Church & Rm. 112
1:00 p.m.—Basketball Games, Gym
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
In your prayers, please remember all the sick and home
-bound parishioners and
those who care for them.
Baby Ellie Marie
Alice Buchholz
Diane Dean
Leland Ellege
Glenn Grieshaber
Andy Kasprzyk
Al Katzler
Marie Knox
Mike Lemp
Anita
Magparangalan
Marie Mazzola
Al Metzger
George Murphy
Karen Newcomb
John Rizzello
Laura Tellmann
Ches Van Stratton
Tom Zemblidge
Sick Relatives and Friends:
Ruth Monaghan
Russ Kelly
Maureen Adams
Mary Kay Alexander Samantha Kerwin Pam Ninness
Loren Bannister
George Laurance
Mary Ninness
Irene Lee
Michael Bardol
Melinda Oeth
Aimie Mehta
Sue Brogan
Mark Pearia
Gee Mehta
Jackie Craven
Brianna Pfeiffer
Cameron Meyer
Bernie Garvels
Judy Ramariz
Christine Meyer
Mark Goodson
Grace Solimando
Luke Meyer
Jackson Weppler
Shane Katzler
Ron Meyer
Michelle Wilson
Bob Kekeisen
FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE
We express our deep sympathy and assurance of our
prayers to the families of Amelia (Babs) Silver; mother
of Greg (Sharon) Silver, grandmother of Andrew & Katie
Silver, Amy (Eddie) Swertel, & Kristine (Victor) Fink; Bob
Capstick, father of Lisa (Paul) Masek, grandfather of
Jacob, Audrey, Kyle, & Dominic; Loretta Sondhaus,
cousin of Eileen & Ann Garcia; and Mandy Edwards,
mother of Tommy, daughter of Mike (Mary Ann)
Sampson. May their souls rest in the Peace of Christ.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE — MARCH 12-13
Mar 12-13
5:00 PM
7:30 AM
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, March 6 — Fourth Sunday of Lent
7:30am
(RB)
For Our Parishioner
9:00am
(JM)
Bernetta Drury
10:30am
(RB)
Dan Magparangalan
12:00pm
(JM)
James R. (Jim) Sudbeck
Monday, March 7
6:30 am
(JM)
Elizabeth Chrismer
8:00am
Communion Service
Tuesday, March 8
6:30am
(RB)
Faithful Departed
8:00am
(JM)
August & Elizabeth Chrismer
Wednesday, March 9
6:30am
(RB)
Larry Ritter
8:00am
(JM)
George Kulage
Thursday, March 10
6:30am
(RB)
Terre & Dorothy Fisher
8:00am
(JM)
Daniel McCarthy
Friday, March 11
6:30am
(RB)
Irene Otte
8:00am
(JM)
Mary Metzger
Saturday, March 12
8:00am
(RB)
Connie Gettemeyer
5:00pm
(JM)
Patty Liese
Sunday, March 13
7:30am
(JM)
Gloria Kekeisen
9:00am
(RB)
For Our Parishioners
10:30am
(JM)
Terri Fritzius
12:00pm
(RB)
Madonna Kirts
NEW MASS SCHEDULE BEGINS APRIL 3!
Beginning Sunday, April 3, we will have a new Mass
schedule. Mass times will be as follows:
Saturday Evening Vigil — 5 p.m.
Sunday Masses — 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m..
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
Hospitality
M Lehmkuhl
D & M Casey
J Zemblidge
F & K Gallagher
J Telthorst
R & S Holland
M Keating
M & MA Sampson
E Accardi
B Berardino
J Neil
Hearing Assist
R Slice
J & P Schuette
J Sicking
R Armon
R Chik
Lectors
J Burch
L Jenkins
M Sicking
S Kaufman
R Audrain
Eucharistic
Ministers
J Bamert
C Duffy
W Marshall
A Merris
C Stuckey
P & G Cunningham
J & K McFarling
R Dallavalle
J Hanneken
K Kenning
A Konopka
Sub Requested
L Cwiklowski
M Dale-Bannister
MJ Flynn
B Haggarty
P Jennings
P Krause
L Nolan
S Silver
D Tucker
P Abramczyk
B Dufaux
L Gath
C & K Caverly
P & K Farrar
R & M Keating
E Accardi
B Berardino
B Flores
C Lamorette
M McCarthy
Servers
M Brown
2 Subs Requested
B Appleton
D Portman
E Portman
B Benedict
K Benedict
L Sicking
D Bolter
J Purvis
M Rakonick
A Leick
R Leick
G Weber
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FIRST COMMUNION-PARENT & CHILD AFTERNOON
Saturday, March 12 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
All children preparing for First Communion this May and their parents will come together to pray and sing, make
bread dough & banners, watch a video and go on a church tour. Please pray for these children and their families.
SCHOOL NEWS
Congratulations! to our February 29 winner of $50,
Lisa Ryan. Thank you for supporting our school!
Monday, March 7–Leadership Community Night, 7p.m.
parish hall
Wednesday, March 9—News & Notes go out to school
families
Thursday, March 10—Kindergarten through 4th grades
will attend mass prepared by the 2nd grade.
Thursday, March 10- Home & School Meeting, 7p.m.
parish hall
Friday, March 11– 5th through 8th grades will attend
mass prepared by the 7th grade.
Friday, February 11– Stations of the Cross prepared by
the 7th grade –2p.m. in the church.
As always, Holy Spirit Catholic School would like to
thank the parish community for supporting our school.
TEACHERS’ WISH LIST:
Computer Lab–looking to upgrade the headphones
(over the head type)
Preschool—dress-up clothes for the students
4th grade – money or gift cards for library books
6th grade – Gift cards for Accelerated Reading parties
Have a blessed week!
CALLING ALL FULL-TIME SCHOOL & PSR CLASSES!
SEAFOOD DINNER NEEDS YOUR — DESSERTS:
Holy Spirit has a spectacular seafood dinner Friday evenings during Lent (NOT on Good Friday). They are in
need of desserts. They have requested the help of the
school and Parish School of Religion families. This a
chance for us to help the parish which does so much to
help all of us grow in faith.
A schedule is below for helping with these desserts.
Mar 11: FTS 2, PSR, 4 & 5
Mar 18: FTS, 5 & 7, PSR, 1
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
Extraordinary Ministers, Hospitality Ministers, Lectors
and Hearing Assistance volunteers are needed for all
Holy Week services. Sign-up sheets are in the vesting
sacristy. Please volunteer as soon as possible.
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PSR NEWS
FAMILY FAITH AND FUN IN MARCH
7th Grade parents – March 15th in their classroom
3rd Grade parents – March 29th in their classroom
Parents, you are encouraged to come join your child in
participating in their PSR lesson for the night. Come
find out what your child is learning and share this experience with them as together we help our children grow
closer to Jesus and learn more about their faith.
NO PSR on Tuesday, March 22nd due to Pattonville’s
Spring Break.
PSR LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT
This project will run February 16 through April 12.
Please choose one item (or more) to donate to make
comfort bags for “Samantha’s Gift”– BJC Hospice during the Family Service Challenge on April 23.
Chapstick (unscented), Lotion (unscented),
Hand sanitizer (unscented), Mints, Stress balls,
Travel Kleenex pack (plain, no aloe),
Crossword, Sudoku, Word Find,
Journal or notepad with a pen,
Adult coloring book with crayons/
colored pencils/markers,
Travel size personal care items
Please note that items should be new and unopened.
Items can be left in a box near the Hall Monitor’s desk.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – HOLY SPIRIT
June 20-24, 2016 — 9-noon daily
The Lord Is My Shepherd
~ Psalm 23
This year’s theme teaches kids that they
belong to a Savior who protects us, provides for
us, and saves us, now and forever!
Registration forms for campers, teen helpers,
and adult volunteers are available
in the Parish Office.
Cost is $30 per camper.
Registration deadline is May 16, 2016.
RECYCLE BINS
Within the next couple of weeks the recycle bins located
on the southwest corner of the Church parking lot will
be going away.
TASTE & SEE FOR OLDER ADULTS
THIS THURSDAY!
Its not too late to join fellow parishioners this Thursday,
March 10, 9--11:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall, for coffee
and donuts while Maria Gianino, owner of Legacy Appraisals, shares expert tips to help you identify whether
that something old is Treasure or Trash! Maria has
owned an antique, estate jewelry and decorative arts
retail store as well as an art gallery in St. Louis.
See you there!
SOCIAL JUSTICE
We are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers, wherever
they live. We are one human family, whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. Learning to practice the virtue of solidarity
means learning that “loving our neighbor” has global
dimensions in an interdependent world.
~ Reflections of the U.S. Catholic Bishops
STEPHEN MINISTRY
"I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered
me from all my fears."
~ Psalm 34:4
What do you think or feel when you need help...and nobody seems to care?! One can only imagine the frustration and the humiliation...'does anybody care?' may
cross your mind in a variety of ways.
We are blessed with a caring, listening ministry here at
Holy Spirit Parish. There are a team of Lay Stephen Ministers, specially selected and trained, who want to help
you get through your life problem. Caring listening, confidentiality, and non-judgmental as well...and only one
thing keeps it from happening. You haven't called the
Stephen Ministry. Consider calling them, 739-0230,
ext.130, and leave a confidential message.
The fear of making that phone call may be
the most difficult part of getting the help you
seek. Please share this with those who may
benefit from this message!
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
YOUNG ADULTS
Do you want to go fishing this Friday?
Join other young adults from around the area for Fishing with The Way STL!
Meet us at 5:30 and look for the
red balloon.
Here are the dates:
March 11 – Our Lady of the Pillar
March 25 – St. Richard
HEARING ASSISTANCE HAS ARRIVED!
For those who need help overcoming background noise,
reverberation or distance from the microphones in
church, we have purchased 10 handheld receivers that
connect directly to the audio of our sound system. This
allows you to sit anywhere in church and listen at the
volume you need without disturbing others! Receivers
will be available to borrow before each weekend Mass
and are to be returned immediately after. The receivers
accept universal headphones/earphones. For hygienic
reasons, please purchase your own headphones, e.g.,
Walgreens, Target, Best Buy, etc. Keep them in your
purse or glove compartment; that way they will be easily
accessible when you come to Mass! There is a limited
number of over-the-ear headphones to borrow. We also
are pleased to offer neck loops for parishioners who
have telephone coil hearing aids.
Beginning the first weekend in March, receivers will be
available in the small office at the East end of the gathering space. A volunteer will be there to assist you.
We are extremely grateful to the parishioners who gifted
the system to the parish.
Your generosity is a blessing to us!
Holy Spirit Parish
In the Rigali of the Annex
TIME TOGETHER! A Marriage Encounter weekSUNDAY, MARCH 13TH
end is like Easter Sunday because it is a
8:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
weekend full of renewed love, rebirth and
new beginnings. All married couples deserve
Be a Steward of Christ!
a richer fuller life together. The next weekend Appt. Preferred. Walk-in’s welcome.
dates are April 22-24 and August 5-7. To To schedule an appointment, log on to
www.bloodcenterimpact.org.
learn more, click on www.stl-wwme.org or
Use group sponsor code 10414
simply call 314.649.7317.
Date to Donate Elsewhere: 1/17/2016)
Each donation will generate a contribution to benefitt Holy Spirit’s Full-time School and PSR programs
(for educational tools used by these students).
$3411 raised with 12 MVRBC drives!
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D ID Y OU K NOW ?
Rediscover Jesus
An Invitation
By: Matthew Kelly
The “Year of Study”...
Chapter 8
The Greatest Teacher Ever
Point to Ponder: Jesus wants to teach you how to live an incredible life.
Verse to Live: “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on
~ Matthew 7:24
them will be like a wise man who built his house upon rock.”
Question to Consider: Have you ever really considered Jesus to be your
teacher?
Prayer: Jesus, teach me how to be a great student.
SEAFOOD DINNERS
Fridays during Lent (thru March 18) 4:30—7:00 PM
Menu can be found at www.holyspiritstl.org, in “Upcoming Events”
CHEF’S SPECIAL — MARCH 11
ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY
Salmon Tortellini Bake — $10.00 OR
Rainbow Trout — $15.00
Watch the bulletin and the website for the weekly Chef Specials!
See Fr. Rich or call the Parish Office to reserve your ticket(s)!
CHAPTER SUMMARY: The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic (Page 105)
Catholics have an almost universal inferiority complex around how
little they know about their faith.
ACTION ITEM:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS CAN BE FOUND ON THE ARCHDIOCESE’S WEBSITE (archstl.org),
Click on the Dynamic Catholic Alive! Link, then on “Study.”
Share a Catholic book with someone you know.
QUOTE: (The Saints on Prayer)
“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”
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~ St. Jerome
Go make disciples of
all nations
Scripture passage
But because he wished to justify himself, he said to
Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” “A man fell victim to robbers as he went down from Jerusalem to
Jericho. They stripped and beat him and went off
leaving him half-dead. A priest happened to be going down that road, but when he saw him he
passed by on the opposite side. Likewise a Levite
came to the place, and when he saw him, he
passed by on the opposite side. But a Samaritan
traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. He approached the victim,
poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged
them. Then he lifted him p on his own animal, took
him to an inn and cared for him. The next day he
took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper with the instruction, ‘Take care of him. If
our spend more than what I have given you, I shall
repay you on my way back.’ Which of these three,
in our opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?” He answered, “The one who treated him with
mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”
FROM THE US CATHOLIC BISHOPS
Stewardship is an expression of discipleship, with
the power to change how we understand and live
out our lives. Disciples who practice stewardship
recognize God as the origin of life. The giver of freedom, the source of all they have and are and will
be. They are deeply aware of the truth that “The
Lord’s are the earth and its fullness; the world and
those who dwell in it” (Ps 24:1). They know themselves to be recipients and caretakers of God’s
many gifts. They are grateful for what they have received and eager to cultivate their gifts out of love
for God and one another.
Who is a Christian steward? One who receives
God’s gifts gratefully, cherishes and tends them in
a responsible and accountable manner, shares
them in justice and love with others, and returns
them with increase to the Lord.
~ US Bishop’s Pastoral Letter on Stewardship Luke 10:29-37
Fr. Rich’s Thoughts
The Parable of the Good Samaritan offers an outstanding example of stewardship. The Samaritan is willing to
give of his time to stop for the man lying on the side of
the road. He used his skills to care for the man’s
wounds. He gave of his resources (his mule and money)
to transport and house the man.
In their pastoral letter Stewardship A Disciples Response, the US Catholic bishops call us to stewardship
in three areas: creation, vocation and church. God created the world and entrusted it to us. Each of us has a
unique call in following the Lord. We are called to be
stewards of the Church using our unique talents and
gifts to continue the work of Jesus.
Stewardship is part of a disciple’s faith journey.
Personal Reflection
I give my time for the kingdom by:
I use my talent for the kingdom by:
I share my treasure for the kingdom
by:
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YOUTH MINISTRY
FIND HOLY SPIRIT YOUTH MINISTRY ON FACEBOOK
AND INSTAGRAM!
www.facebook.com/hsyouth AND
as HS_YOUTH_STL on Instagram
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POSITIVE THINGS TO SAY TO YOUNG PEOPLE
This family wouldn’t be the same without you.
You are valuable.
Your opinions matter.
CONFIRMATION:
7th grade families: UPCOMING CONFIRMATION SESSIONS
Session 3: Sunday, March 6, 10:10-12:40, Annex.
Session 4: Sunday, April 3, 10:10-12:40, Annex.
Session 5: Sunday, April 17, 10:10-12:40, Annex.
Parents who signed up to lead table discussions should plan to stay the entire session. If you’ve forgotten who you
are, please contact Donna Eisenbath to ask. All other parents should plan to stay for 30 minutes for prayer and
information.
LUKE 18 IS FOR ALL 7TH AND 8TH GRADE STUDENTS:
YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP TO ATTEND LUKE 18 – contact Donna Eisenbath to see if there is still room. Even if you have
attended before, each year is different and this year’s team of teen leaders is excellent! It is a fun way to experience a retreat, get closer to your friends, make new ones, and have meaningful conversations about your faith with
leaders close to your age. Plan to join us at Camp Trinity the weekend of March 19-20.
UPCOMING MIDDLE SCHOOL MADNESS: 6TH, 7TH, & 8TH GRADES
March 11– 7 to 9 p.m. in the Annex. Bring a friend for food, fun and faith discussions!
HIGH SCHOOL: FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS:
Eat, Pray, Discuss: NOTE: March gatherings are March 6 & 13 with NO high school gathering March 20 due to
Luke 18. Come enjoy good food, get to know friends in a deeper way & experience your faith in a safe place where
questions are welcomed & encouraged.
FIRE & FUN IS APRIL 9
Calling all middle school and high school students, come join us for a social night of fun at the Holy Spirit Athletic
Fields. We’ll grill hot dogs, have a bonfire (and S’mores) and games. This night is all about you and having fun with
your friends.
ADULTS, THE HOLY SPIRIT (YOUTH MINISTRY) IS CALLING YOU!
WE NEED YOU to help chaperone our upcoming events. Some offer great ways to grow yourself, others simply need
your presence. Please contact Donna Eisenbath if you are interested in:
A week long service retreat filled with direct service and based on Catholic Social Teaching for teens in
high school (June 26-July 2) and one for middle school (July 18-22)
Fire & Fun – 6:30 to 9:30 on Saturday, April 9, at the Athletic Fields (help grill food and/or supervise
teens)
Luke 18 on March 19-20 – stay the night with us at Camp Trinity in New Haven. All that is needed is your
presence.
A ROUND T OWN
LENTEN EVENING OF REFLECTION
Hosted by Our Lady of the Pillar, Tuesday, March 15, 7
pm in the Parish Life Center. The theme is "What is a
grown up faith?" and will be given by Dr. Kenneth Parker
of the St. Louis University Theological Studies Department. In this interactive and engaging talk, Dr. Parker
will help us reflect upon three elements of belief that
must work in harmony for one to grow and mature in
faith. A light reception will follow. If you have any questions, contact Fr. Bob Jones, SM at [email protected]
or 993-2280.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
DePaul Hospital is seeking adult volunteers for these
positions: Shuttle Drivers, Glennon Pediatric Clinic at
DePaul; Emergency Department Waiting Room Greeters
and Treatment Area Aides; Endoscopy Transporters; ICU
Waiting Room Hosts; Information Desk Clerks and Escorts; Patient Floor Aides, and many others.
Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old and no
longer in high school. For information or an application,
contact Barbara Toulster, Director of Auxiliary/Volunteer
Services, 344-7083. To submit a volunteer application
online, visit www.ssmhealth.com
A ROUND T OWN
UMPIRE CLINICS FOR BASEBALL / SOFTBALL
There will be four clinics held for anyone age 12 or older
who is looking to umpire Baseball and/or Softball for St.
Charles CYC this year.
ALL Umpires MUST attend one of the three clinics to umpire. Please bring pen & paper. There is a $10 training
fee that must be paid at the clinic. There will be a take
home test given out at the clinics that must be passed in
order to umpire. The clinics will be held at the following
locations:
SESR Parish hall, Sunday, March 13, 1:30- 5:30pm
Knights of Columbus concession stand,
Saturday, March 19, 12- 4pm
Holy Spirit Blaizer building,
Wednesday, April 6, 6- 9:30pm
(This should be for experienced umpires or new
umpires who couldn't make of the other clinics.)
Please dress appropriately, part of each clinic will be outside if weather permits. Contact Tom Cusumano, [email protected], 659-9278, questions or concerns.
CARING FOR GOD’S CREATION
An evening of prayer and faith formation, March 29, 78:30 p.m., sponsored by Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady
of Perpetual Help, 335 S. Kirkwood Rd. 63122.
Please RSVP, 965-3700 or [email protected], by
March 21.
Dr. Ed Biersmith from the Diocese of Shreveport LA will
be the keynote speaker. He is trained as an ambassador
on the climate change issue by the Catholic Coalition on
Climate Change.
His presentation will answer questions such as:
1. Why are Catholics alled to care about climate
change?
2. What does the Catholic Church gteach about climate
change and environmental issues?
3. How does climate change impact the poor of the
world?
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER
Saturday, March 12, 3 to 6:30pm
Holy Trinity Parish Center, 3500 St. Gregory Ln, 63074
Corned Beef, Sausage, Cabbage, side dishes, dessert
and soft drinks. (including Mac and Cheese for the kids)
DAVID KAUFFMAN TICKETS
Tickets for the David Kauffman Concert Thursday evening, March 31, 7pm, Skip Viragh Performing Arts Center
@ Chaminade, 425 S. Lindbergh, 63131. Adults $10,
Students $5, children 10 & under free. Contact Wendy
Geraty, 256-9644. Tickets may be available the night of
the performance if not sold out so get your tickets early!
David is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, husband
and father who creates music described as "good for the
soul". His success with his first CD, Simple Truth catapulted him into the hearts and homes of a nation of
Christian music lovers. This is a must see event for you
and your family!
REMEMBERING CALVARY
CELEBRATING HIS GLORY
LENTEN CONCERTS
Sunday, March 13, 3 pm St. Gabriel the Archangel
6303 Nottingham Ave., 63109
Sunday, March 20, 3 pm St. Anthony of Padua,
3140 Meramec St., 63118
Sunday, April 10, 3 pm St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
4900 Ringer Rd., 63129
995-1261 or http://www.metrosingers.org
TRIVIA NIGHT
The Mother of Good Counsel Home Auxiliary is sponsoring a trivia night Saturday, April 2, starting at 6 pm at the
JFK Center, 315 Howdershell Road, 63031. The cost is
$20/person or $160/table of 8 and includes beer, soda,
and snacks but you may bring your own, too. Gift baskets and 50/50 raffle offered. Please contact Dave
Barnhart at [email protected] or 314-4520-946
for more information.
TRIVIA NIGHT
Saturday, April 2, St. Anthony of Padua, 3135 Meramec,
63118, parish hall directly across from the Church
doors. Doors open at 6 p.m., play begins at 7 p.m.
Admission $20 per person, includes soda, beer, snacks.
10 persons per table maximum.
Call Lisa Sieve, 655-0512, Jeannie Tiemann, 795-7227
DASK WEEKEND RETREAT
Divorced And Separated Koinonia, Spring Weekend
Dates, April 22-24, Toddhall Retreat and Conference
Center, 320 Todd Center Dr. Columbia, IL 62236.
Sponsored by Office of Marriage & Family Life, Diocese
of Springfield, IL. Approved by Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Contact: Jean Stortzum, 704-1870 or Carol Whitehead,
775-1253, [email protected]. Checks to DASK-SLB.
PRAYING FOR PRODIGALS:
AN INTERCESSORY RETREAT:
Genesis Ministry invites you to spend a weekend during
this Jubilee Year of Mercy to learn principles of intercessory prayer and spend time praying for prodigal family
members, friends and others to return to God the Father
and experience His mercy. March 11-13 at Vision of
Peace Hermitages in Pevely MO. Special guest is Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, author of The Prodigal You Love:
Inviting Loved Ones Back to the Church. Presenters include Deacon Dennis Chitwood, Dr John and Mary Jane
Gresham. The retreat includes presentations, witness
talks on intercessory prayer, time for personal prayer,
Mass, Eucharistic adoration and opportunities for spiritual direction and confession. Visit: http://genesisministry.org/retreats
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT — (MARCH 13, 2016)
Is 43:16-21 — Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 — Phil 3:8-14 — Jn 8:1-11
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