Fifth Sunday of Lent -- March 13 2016

Holy Spirit Parish Family
March 13, 2016 — Fifth Sunday of Lent
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
UPCOMING EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES
Due to the Easter holiday, here are the early deadlines:
NOON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 27
NOON THURSDAY, MARCH 24 FOR SUNDAY APRIL 3
DYNAMIC CATHOLIC, ALIVE! —
PUTTING OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES IN ORDER
“Let the one among you who is without sin
be the first to throw a stone at her” (Jn 8:7).
Christ, of course, detests sin—he tells the
adulterous woman to sin no more—but we
must have our own spiritual lives in order
before chastising others. It is easy to spot
the sins of others, while ignoring our own
sins. "Sin is an offense against reason,
truth, and right conscience; it is failure in
genuine love for God and neighbor caused
by a perverse attachment to certain
goods” (CCC, 1849). What step can you take
this week to put your spiritual life in order?
archstl.org/dynamic
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Richard Bockskopf, Pastor……………………..Ext. 103
[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, Easter Volunteers
Page 3 — Mass Intentions, Sick List, Ministry Schedule,
RIPs
Page 4 —Fr. Jerry’s 50th Jubilee Celebration!
School, PSR, VBS, Cub Scouts
Page 5 —Stephen Ministry, Social Justice, The Way STL
Page 6 — “Did You Know?” Rediscover Jesus,
Seafood Dinner, Dynamic Catholic
Page 7 — Discipleship — Service
Page 8 — HSYM, Girl Scouts & the Archbishop
Page 9 — Thank You, Pancake Breakfast, 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 22-28, 2016
Electronic Giving
$ 4,519.00
Offertory Giving
$16,867.00
Parish Improvements
$ 1,929.00
Total
$23,315.00
HandS
$ 230.00
Special Collections
$ 5,208.00
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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Sunday, March 13 — Fifth Sunday of Lent
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
Monday, March 14
8:30 a.m.—Scripture Study, St. Blaise Rm.
6:00 p.m.—Quilting, Annex
6:30 p.m.—Boy Scouts Troop #954, Gym
7:00 p.m.—Parish Penance Service, Church
8:15 p.m.—Basketball Practice, Gym
Tuesday, March 15
9:00 a.m.—Quilting, Annex
—Senior Exercise, Community Rm.
3:00 p.m.—Girl Scouts, Rm. 9
6:00 p.m.—Cub Scouts Den #4, Rm. 9
7:00 p.m.—Social Justice Mtg., Rm. 2
7:30 p.m.—Fire of the Spirit, Community Rm.
Wednesday, March 16
9:00 a.m.—Exposition/Benediction, Church
—Senior Exercise, Rigali Rm.
5:30 p.m.—Girl Scouts, Rm. 9
6:15p.m.—Basketball Practice, Gym
7:00 p.m.—Journey Group, Community Rm.
—Journey Group, Parish Hall
Thursday, March 17 — Happy St. Patrick’s Day
1:00 p.m.—Prayer Shawl, Holy Spirit Rm.
6:00 p.m.—Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Church
6:15 p.m.—Basketball Practice, Gym
7:00 p.m.—8th Grade Parent Mtg., Rm. 110
—Luke 18 Planning Mtg., Holy Spirit Rm.
7:15 p.m.—Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church
Friday, March 18
2:00 p.m.—Stations of the Cross, Church
4:30 p.m.—Seafood Dinner, Gym
5:00 p.m.—Luke 18 Retreat, Off Property
6:30 p.m.—Girl Scouts Lock-In, Annex
7:00 p.m.—Stations of the Cross, Church
Saturday, March 19 — Feast of St. Joseph
8:00 a.m.—Basketball Games, Gym
9:00 a.m.—Confessions, Church (ends 3 p.m.)
1:00 p.m.—CFC Assembly, Rigali Rm.
6:30 pm.—Basketball Games, Gym
—Girl Scouts Lock-In, Annex
Sunday, March 20 — Passion Sunday
9:00 a.m.—Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 105/110
—Men’s ACTS Reunion, Rigali Rm.
10:30 a.m.—RCIA, Rm. 112
12:00 p.m.—RCIA Retreat, Rm. 106, Church & Hall
1:00 p.m.—Basketball Games, Gym
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.
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
Maureen Martin
Marie Mazzola
Al Metzger
George Murphy
Karen Newcomb
John Rizzello
Laura Tellmann
Ches Van Stratton
Tom Zemblidge
Sick Relatives and Friends:
Russ Kelly
Maureen Adams
Pam Ninness
Mary Kay Alexander Samantha Kerwin Mary Ninness
Loren Bannister
George Laurance
Melinda Oeth
Irene Lee
Michael Bardol
Mark Pearia
Aimie Mehta
Sue Brogan
Brianna Pfeiffer
Gee Mehta
Jackie Craven
Judy Ramariz
Cameron Meyer
Bernie Garvels
Grace Solimando
Christine Meyer
Mark Goodson
Jackson Weppler
Luke Meyer
Michelle Wilson
Shane Katzler
Ron Meyer
Bob Kekeisen
FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE
We express our deep sympathy and assurance of our
prayers to the families of Sue Brogan; mother of Karen,
grandmother of Amanda (Rico) Perez; great grandmother of Alana, aunt of Catherine Wedler; Joseph Scott, Jr.,
brother of Jennifer (Matt) Johnson, uncle of Emma &
Madison, cousin of Josh (Lisa) Kelly; and Baby Madison
Olivia Kaufman, granddaughter of Scott & Sharon,
niece of Becky. May their souls rest in the Peace of
Christ.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE — MARCH 19-20
Mar 12-13
5:00 PM
7:30 AM
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, March 13 — Fifth Sunday of Lent
7:30am
(JM)
Gloria Kekeisen
9:00am
(RB)
For Our Parishioners
10:30am
(JM)
Terri Fritzius
12:00pm
(RB)
Madonna Kirts
Monday, March 14
6:30 am
(JM)
Richard Rieth
8:00am
(RB)
Paul Meyer
Tuesday, March 15
6:30am
(JM)
Fred M. Luntzer
8:00am
(RB)
Albert Grelle
Wednesday, March 16
6:30am
(RB)
Faithful Departed
8:00am
(JM)
O’Conner Family
Thursday, March 17
6:30am
(JM)
Otto Dallavalle
8:00am
(RB)
Bart Brown
Friday, March 18
6:30am
(JM)
Frank Garvin
8:00am
(RB)
Betty Schottmueller
Saturday, March 19 — Feast of St. Joseph
8:00am
(JM)
Dot Gormley
5:00pm
(RB)
Danny Magparangalan
Sunday, March 20 — Passion Sunday
7:30am
(RB)
Janet Beasley
9:00am
(JM)
Bonner & Fuest Families
10:30am
(RB)
For Our Parishioners
12:00pm
(JM)
Dorothy Ponder
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 Bovier
R & S Ramspott
N Suedmeyer
J & R Roberson
L Frein
S Hirschmugl
L Pattison
J Garofalo
A Grothoff
T Owens
E & B Flores
Sub Requested
Hearing Assist
L LaBozzetta
V Vogt
M Highly
C & E Stepanek
W & T Stevens
Lectors
A Lange
J Smith
F Kekeisen
T Wilhelm
J Pattison
A Breakfield
B Jaeger
C Rallo
Eucharistic
Ministers
J Bamert
A Merris
J Naumann
R & M Bovier
J & J Chrismer
R & N Swantner
R Dallavalle
S Hagedorn
K Kenning
J Zemblidge
Sub Requested
P Albers
M Audrain
M DeWitt
MJ Flynn
D Hass
J & L Frein
W & G Prather
E Accardi
P Cody
L Cwiklowski
T Essner
T Farrell
M Feltman
J Painter
M Sicking
A Wehking
B Flores
P Krause
L Nolan
D Tucker
Sub Requested
Servers
B Benedict
K Benedict
Sub Requested
M Huber
M Nelson
M Rakonick
M Brown
B Pattison
Sub Requested
B Appleton
R Leick
Subs Requested
A Mason
I Mason
S Mason
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Come, celebrate the 50th anniversary
of my ordination to the priesthood.
Sunday, April 3, at 2:00 PM Mass
An opportunity for fellowship
will follow Mass.
Father Jerry Meier
Please RSVP by March 23:
Holy Spirit Parish Office, 739-0230 or
[email protected]
SCHOOL NEWS
Congratulations! to our March 7 winner of $200, Leslie
Reimer. Thank you for supporting our school!
Wednesday, March 16 – Preschool & Prekindergarten
Grandparents’ Day
Thursday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast for
Students & Parents of Grades 5th - 8th, 7:15 –
7:50a.m.
Friday, March 18 – All School Liturgy 8 a.m. prepared
by the 1st grade.
Friday, March 18 – Living Stations of the Cross prepared by the 8th 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)
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 18: FTS, 5 & 7, PSR, 1
PACK 954 HOLY SPIRIT CUB SCOUTS
PLEASE HELP SEND A HOLY SPIRIT CUB SCOUT
TO SUMMER CAMP,
by purchasing a $5 Camp Card in the Parish Hall. Holy
Spirit Cub Scouts get to keep 50% of sales. They will be
available after all masses this weekend, Mar. 12-13.
Each Camp Card has a snap-off, one-time use coupon
for $5 off a $50 purchase at Shop N’ Save, as well as
coupons for Six Flags, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Gander
Mountain, Rally’s, Denny’s, Little Caesars, Sports Clips,
& SkyZone. Shop N’ Save shoppers, please consider
buying a card every week. You spend $5 for the Camp
Card, and recoup your $5 with the coupon on your next
shopping trip. THIS IS FREE MONEY for our Holy Spirit
Cub Scouts.
THANK YOU!!!
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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.
NEEDED: Adult Volunteers and Teen Helpers!
Want to share your faith with children?
Ready for a fun way to get service hours?
Come see what VBS at Holy Spirit is all about!
Adult Volunteer meetings:
April 5, May 18 – Parish Hall, 7pm
Teen (going into 6th grade) meeting:
June 9, Parish Hall, 7pm
Questions? Please contact Shannon Purvis
(314) 579-9866 or [email protected]
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:
STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR THE BEREAVED
Friday, March 18 at 7 PM in church
We will pray a Stations of the Cross compiled especially
for those who are suffering the loss of a loved one.
Praying the Stations enables us to enter into the spirit of
acceptance which characterized Jesus’ embrace of the
cross. As we journey through grief, accepting our loss in
the context of faith brings new meaning to our lives.
HEARING ASSISTANCE HAS ARRIVED!
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!
RECYCLE BINS
Within the next couple of weeks the recycle bins located
on the southwest corner of the Church parking lot AND
at the Annex will be going away. We are no longer compensated for providing this service.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
“The difficulties of these new times demand a new vision and a renewed courage to transform our society
and achieve justice for all. We must fight for the dual
goals of racial and economic justice with determination
and creativity.”
~ Brothers and Sisters to Us, U.S. Bishops’
Pastoral Letter on Racism in Our Day, November 14, 1979,
National Conference of Catholic Bishops
STEPHEN MINISTRY
"May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy!"
~ Psalm 126 : 5
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!
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.
If we are freed from dire circumstances, or even from a
quiet sort of desperation...what do people
say? What would you say? What if this happened to someone you know...or to a
stranger? The truth is...it happens right here
in our parish...in our lives. Men and women
turn to the caring, lay Stephen Ministry for
Holy Spirit Parish
help to get through the big and little 'tough
In the Rigali of the Annex
times' that we all experience. This isn't finanSUNDAY, MARCH 13TH
cial assistance...it's emotional assistance.
8:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
Confidential, non-judgmental and caring lisBe a Steward of Christ!
tening is what our Stephen Ministers do best.
Appt.
Preferred. Walk-in’s welcome.
Specially selected and trained lay men and
To schedule an appointment, log on to
women have answered the call to serve those
www.bloodcenterimpact.org.
struggling with life issues. If you, or someone
Use group sponsor code 10414
you know and/or care about are struggling Date to Donate Elsewhere: 1/17/2016)
donation will generate a contribution to benelike this, you may want to consider calling the Each
fitt Holy Spirit’s Full-time School and PSR programs
Stephen Ministry, 739-0230, ext,130, and (for educational tools used by these students).
$3411 raised with 12 MVRBC drives!
leave a confidential message. Perhaps the
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TODAY
D ID Y OU K NOW ?
Rediscover Jesus
An Invitation
By: Matthew Kelly
Chapter 10
Forty Words
The “Year of Study”...
Point to Ponder: God wants to raise you up.
Verse to Live: “Ad God’s chosen ones, holy, and beloved, clothe yourselves
with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” ~ Colossians 3:12
Question to Consider: Are you loving yourself the way God wants you to
love yourself?
Prayer: Jesus, begin a revolution of love in my heart today. Teach me to
love myself as you love me, so that I can love all those who cross my bath in
a way that reminds them that you changed the world.
SEAFOOD DINNERS
Last one of the season, Friday, March 18, 4:30—7:00 PM
Menu can be found at www.holyspiritstl.org, in “Upcoming Events”
CHEF’S SPECIAL — MARCH 18
ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY
Tutto Mare — $10.
See Fr. Rich or call the Parish Office to reserve your ticket(s)!
Watch for us to be back Friday, March 3, 2017!!!
CHAPTER SUMMARY: The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic (Page 105)
Highly engaged Catholics are continuous learners. On average they spend fourteen
minutes each day learning more about the faith. They see themselves as students of
Jesus and his Church and they proactively make an effort to allow his teachings to
guide and form them.
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.”
Join a book club.
QUOTE: (The Saints on Prayer)
“To wisdom belongs intellectual apprehension of things eternal; to knowledge, the rational
~ St. Augustine
apprehension of things temporal.”
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Go make disciples of
all nations
SCRIPTURE PASSAGE
“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the
angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and
all the nations will be assembled before him. And he
will separate them one from another, as a shepherd
separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the
sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Then the
king will say to those on his right, ‘Come you who are
blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for
you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry
and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed
me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me,
in prison and you visited me.’ then the righteous will
answer him and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry
and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did
we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and
clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and
visit you? And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen I
say to you whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’
Matthew 25:31-46
FR. RICH’S REFLECTION
As Catholics we tend to be good at charitable
works, living the parable of the sheep and goats.
We are also called to be advocates for social issues as well. In many of his talks Pope Francis
calls us to live our faith by being involved in not only charitable works but also social issues. The US
bishops speak of seven Catholic social issues:
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Call to Family, Community and Participation
Rights and Responsibilities
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
Solidarity
Care for God’s Creation
Go to USCCB.org and on the search bar type
“Catholic social issues” for a fuller explanation.
FROM POPE FRANCIS
We must not forget that true power, at whatever
level, is service, which has its luminous summit on
the Cross. With great wisdom Benedict XVI reminded the Church many times that for man, authority
is often synonymous with possession, dominion,
success. For God authority is always synonymous
with service, humility, love. It means to enter into
Jesus’ logic, who bends down to wash the feet of
the Apostles (cf. Angelus, January 29, 2012), and
who says to his disciples: “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them…. It shall not
be so among you; in fact, the motto of your assembly, no? ‘it shall not be so among you’; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must
be your slave”
(Matthew 20:25-27). (5/8/13)
PERSONAL REFLECTION
What part of the parable of the sheep and
goats appeals to you?
Which part challenges you?
Which of the seven social issues identified
by the US bishop calls you to action?
We hear a lot about the Bridgeton landfill.
Do you see it as caring for God’s creation?
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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
PLEASE PRAY
For our Luke 18 team as we travel to New Haven for
our retreat this weekend that our journey will be safe
and that the young people who join us will get to know
Jesus through the witness of the older teens.
POSITIVE THINGS TO SAY TO YOUNG PEOPLE
 You can say no.
 You can say yes.
 You were right.
 I know you did your best.
CONFIRMATION:
7th grade families: UPCOMING CONFIRMATION SESSIONS
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. Plan to join us
at Camp Trinity the weekend of March 19-20.
UPCOMING MIDDLE SCHOOL MADNESS: 6TH, 7TH, & 8TH GRADES
April – 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 gathering is TODAY,
March 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).
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GIRL SCOUTS AND THE ARCHBISHOP
Your Holy Spirit Girl Scout Leadership is actively praying
with Fr. Rich and our God to determine an appropriate
course of action in light of the Archbishop's recent letter
regarding Girl Scouts. There will be no changes to our
program this school year, and we thank you for your
prayers on behalf of our girls.
Holy Spirit’s Girl Scout Leadership
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.
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.
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
"WHAT IS A GROWN UP FAITH?"
Our Lady of the Pillar will host a Lenten evening of reflection Tuesday, March 15, 7 pm in the Parish Life
Center. It 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, please
contact Fr. Bob Jones, SM at [email protected] or
993-2280.
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 called to care about climate change?
2.What does the Catholic Church teach
about climate change and environmental
issues?
3.How does climate change impact the poor
of the world?
DEEP GRATITUDE
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the
Bereavement Committee of Holy Spirit for serving us the
delicious luncheon after Danny’s funeral.
For our fellow Parishioners...we are extremely thankful
for the thoughts and prayers that were extended to us. It
was the Love and Support that strengthened our family
during this very difficult time.
The Magparangalan Family
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
A Marriage Encounter weekend is like springtime because it is a weekend of fresh air, restoration and a rich
fullness of life. If you would like to make your marriage
even more special than it already is, apply for a weekend on April 22-24 or August 5-7. For more information
call 649.7317 or see our website at www.stl-wwme.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
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PASSION SUNDAY — (MARCH 20, 2016)
Lk 19:28-40 (at Procession)
Is 50:4-7 (at Mass) — Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 — Phil 2:6-11 — Lk 22:14-23:56
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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
Holy Spirit Church #000115
3130 Parkwood Lane
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
TELEPHONE
314 739-0230
CONTACT PERSON
Mary Welsh
EMAIL: [email protected]
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