Saint Martin de Porres

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 17, 2016
Saint Martin de Porres
615 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO 63042
Phone (314) 895-1100
Website: www.stmartindeporresstl.com
Fax: 314-895-5992
Pastor
Rev. Joseph RajPaul Sundararaj
E-mail: [email protected]
Office: (314) 895-1100 Ext. 8
Priests’ Residence: (314) 895-0172
Deacon
Deacon
Rev. Mr. David Pacino Rev. Mr. Ed Beirne
(314) 895-1100 Ext. 4
(314) 895-1100 Ext. 5
Parish Music Coordinator
Mr. Al Vigland
Sacramental Coordinator and C.R.E.
Marilyn Saunders
(314) 895-1100 Ext. 6
Parish Office
Sr. Stephanie Turck
E-mail: [email protected]
(314) 895-1100 Ext. 2
St. Ferdinand Grade School Office:
(314) 921-2201
Schedule of Holy Eucharist
Saturday Vigil - 4:30 pm
Sunday - 8 am and 10:30 am
Weekdays - Monday through Friday ~ 8 am
Holy Days - 8 am and 7 pm
“Youth Music” Mass ~ 1st Sunday of month-10:30 am
“Gospel Music” Mass 3rd Saturday of month-4:30pm
“Children’s Liturgy” Mass ~ every Sunday except
the 1st Sunday of the month -10:30 am
Perpetual Help Devotions
Tuesdays following 8 am Mass
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday 8:30 am-6 pm ~ Benediction at 6 pm
Anointing of the Sick
Karah ~ Children’s Liturgy
1st Friday of the month following the 8 am Mass
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 3:15-4:00 pm or by appointment
Beyond 50 ... Next 25
Synergize! Energize! Evangelize!
S
I
Sacrament of Baptism
Sunday after the 10:30 am Mass or by appointment after participation in Baptism Preparation Program. Our next Baptism Preparation Class is on Wed., February 17, 7:00 PM in the school to explain the sacraments and requirements. If you’ve never had a
child baptized at St. Martin’s, you must attend a class before scheduling a baptism. Call the office to sign up: 895-1100.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Contact the Pastor at least six months prior to wedding to begin preparations.
P
LITURGICAL ROLES FOR JAN 23 – JAN 24
Saturday, January 23rd - 4:30 pm Mass
Sunday, January 24th - 8:00 am Mass
Sunday, January 24th - 10:30 am Mass
Lectors.........................................Gerald Griffith, Pat Wiswall
Eucharistic Ministers............William Bahan, Don Lancaster,
Steve McDonald, Robert Raftery, Rose Reddy, Betsey Schaper,
Jessica Schnell, Patricia Stallings
Ushers..........................................Tony Clawson, Eugene Eller
Server....................................James Stallings, Jayden Stallings
Greeters..........................................Rich Van Well, Keith Frye
Music ...................................................Al Vigland, Steve Kish
Liturgy Schedule Error
Please disregard all emails that are sent to you
through March 26/27 Weekend.
PICK UP A LITURGY SCHEDULE IN BACK
OF CHURCH OR USE THE BULLETIN’S LITURGY
SCHEDULE. THEY ARE BOTH THE SAME.
M
I
I Y
P
F
...
A
Bobby Baker, Josh Bohr, Johnny Frye,
Mitchell Frye, Spencer Frye, Daniel Halley III,
Jeffrey Kimball, Neil Klump, Matthew Klump,
Matt Leahart, Salvatore Lodato, Joe Maloney and
Robert Berry Wooldridge, Jr.
Children’s Liturgy
January 24 – Jamily Maloney and Earl Arseneau
January 31 - Chris Miller and Vicki Bahan
February 7 -First Sunday PSR Mass, No Children’s Liturgy
R
Monday, Jan 18, 8:00 am
Tim Dunn
1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday, Jan 19, 8:00 am
Eunice Carbrey
1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday, Jan 20, 8:00 am
David Farquharson
1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6
Thursday, Jan 21, 8:00am
Rick Kennedy
1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Mk 3:7-12
Friday, Jan. 22, 8:00 am
Rick Kennedy
1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19
Saturday, Jan. 23, 4:30 pm
Sunday, Jan. 24, 8:00 am
Sunday, Jan. 24, 10:30 am
Carolee Lang
Rick Kennedy
Larry Millowski
...
Fred Abrolat, Ed and Larine Ashenfelter, Mary Jo
Baker, Virginia Bathe,
Thad Bethel, Wanda Bogle, James Brslik,
Joe Caito, Jim Catalano, Sheila David,
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Delarossa, Annie Eck,
Robert Fink, Melissa Finkeldei, Steven Finkeldei,
Pam Goldstein, Martha Grein, Mary Hausermann,
Dennis Henessy, Chuck Herrmann, Mike Korte, Tina Lewis,
Pam Margenau, Kathy Miller, Wyatt Nichols, J. Okasaki, B.
Piel, B.J. Piel, Andrew Prince, Susie Richmann, Billy Rose,
Susan Shuey, Kathleen Siegler, Carol Sutton, Daphne Szczuka,
Peggy and Gary (Frank) Wilson, Melinda Yaeger,
and Bill Young.
Lectors................................................Joan Klump, Ed Krings
Eucharistic Ministers........Lucy Beirith, Wanda and Louis
Fennewald, Florence Grau, Roy Kuhn, Norma and Ray
Pawloski, James Steed
Ushers...................................Lawrence Weber, Ron Goymerac
Servers ..................................Amber Davis, Peyton Vasquez
Greeters.........................Marge Heinzman, Wanda Fennewald
Music...............................................................Charlotte Brown
Lectors...........................................Barb Krings, Steve Moeller
Eucharistic Ministers......................................Bob Engemann,
Patricia Kistenmacher, Bob Moeller, Dan and Kim Rosenthal,
Bob Will
Ushers.....................................................................Al Pohlman
Servers..............................................................Barrett Lohman
Greeters................................Gwen Neighbors, Joyce Rygelski
Music ......................................................................Bill Benner
R
Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15; 1 Cor 12:12-30; Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21
Your Parish Council Looks Back at the Years 2014 – 2016
The Parish Council wants to thank and congratulate Fr. RajPaul, Deacons Dave and Ed, Marilyn
Saunders and all other parish employees (including retired Annamarie Sullivan), musicians and choir,
those in every liturgical role, all ministries, each individual volunteer, and all the rest of us who participated in the amazing happenings at SMDP in the last sixteen months. Take a look and feel the energy!
Father initiated his Vision 25 plan which concentrates on these three levels: 1) financial concerns; 2) stewardship of ministries, programs, buildings, and land; and 3) evangelization.
Status: The first Vision 25 draft is due January 10, 2016 with a completion date set for June 2016. Pastoral
home visits to all parishioners willing to participate will be implemented in 2016.
Three items approved by the previous Council but which had not been implemented by the end of their tenure, have now been completed: Lighting improvements in the church; an audio /visual system for the church;
and an electronic road-side signage.
Bob Raftery assumed leadership of the Athletic Initiative. As a result baseball training leagues used the parish
fields for their games this summer and Pop Werner’s Football teams used them for practice this fall. The
concession stand was staffed by volunteers throughout the time of the baseball training leagues’ games.
The parish held its first car raffle, its first three day Summerfest, its annual car show and the Youth Group
sponsored its annual Trivia Night.
Status: All four were very successful and are in the process of being planned again for 2016.
The Social Committee and Seniors on the Go were revitalized with Pat David as their coordinator and liaison
with the Parish Council. Betsy Schaper and Debbie Maassen co-chair the Social Committee. Eileen Zambruski and Betty Davisson co-chair Seniors on the Go.
Status: The Social Committee sponsored the GOD IS NOT DEAD Munch and Movie Night, The Advent by
Candlelight service, the Advent Angel practice and an Epiphany Potluck dinner in which the secret Advent
Angels revealed themselves to the person or family for whom they were angels. A calendar of proposed
events through May 2016 has been developed.
Seniors on the Go sponsored a speaker on Alzheimer’s and provided a catered lunch, a trip to the Fairmont
Race Track, a trip to the Air Force Museum in Portage De Sioux with lunch at a restaurant, and a trip to the
Daniel Boone Home and Heritage Center in Defiance with lunch at a wine tasting restaurant.
Parish Council members’ names and emails are now published in the weekly Bulletin to provide easy access
for parishioners when they have concerns, should they choose not to use the Suggestion Box.
Connie Costello put together a demographic picture of the parish using the Parish Directory listings A-L, and
the Council felt the results were a good representation of the parish as a whole.
A new parish website is up and running.
Status: More Ministries need to submit write-ups about their operations to be posted on the website. Implementation of the posting of pictures by ministries is still needed, as well as, implementation of the On-Line
Giving program.
Parish Council Looks back continues on page 7..
Martin’s
P
C
Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King Day
Parish Office Closed
-7:00 pm Fr. Raj Scripture Study
- 11:30 am -Crafters—KH
Tuesday, January 19
- Wii bowling
- Wednesday, January 20
- 6:45 p.m. PSR Class- gym
- 7:00 p.m. Women’s Faith
Sharing—K.H.
Thursday, January 21
-6:30 Rosary, Grotto/Church
Friday, January 22
Saturday, January 23
-8:00 am Communion Service
Sunday, January 24
- 6:30 pm N.A. mtg.—K.H.
M
R
:
Ministry reports scheduled for next
week: Pro-Life, St. Vincent de Paul
and Finance Committee. Please
submit all reports to Parish Office
by Monday - 9:00 am.
[email protected]
T
R
The rosary is prayed each
weekday morning before
the 8:00 am Mass. It
usually starts at 7:35 am
and finishes before Mass
begins. Rosary is prayed
at the grotto on
Thursdays 6:30 pm (weather
permitting) or in the baptistry.
Y
G
Jan 10, 2016
Neighbor to Neighbor Ministry
This month’s report will cover two months since last month we talked about the
Certificate of Appreciation Award process.
Helping Hands: We helped our neighbors with these tasks during the last two
months: plumbing repair (3); raking leaves (5); cleaning gutters (4); and fall trimming of shrubbery (1). The weather was not cooperative at all and we don’t have
very many volunteers signed up for outdoor work, but we were able to work around
the weather and handle these requests.
Martin’s Kitchen: We’re proud of how Martins automatically take care of each
other regarding food. We hear people talking about how they brought food to those
who have just been released from the hospital. Our concern is for those who don’t
have family here or who live in neighborhoods where people are very busy with
their own lives and are unaware of what’s happening with their neighbors. Please
notice these people, or if you bring Communion to the homebound and notice things
are getting more difficult, ask if you can refer them to Martin’s Kitchen for a main
meal now and then so they can “take a breath”. Then call me, Barb, and we’ll take
it from there.
Transportation: We provided rides to our faithful 8 people for weekend Masses,
approximately 82 rides, (8x8 weekends(64)+2 Holidays (16) omitting Thanksgiving
and Dec. 8 to account for any times some may not have been able to go to Mass +
(2)new people who started 1/9/16. Other rides included: doctor’s appointments
(8); dentist (3); eye doctor (1); Shoe Carnival (1); pharmacy (5); bank (3); dog
grooming (1); hardware store (2); grocery shopping (1); This week two people will
start receiving rides to choir practice for the rest of the winter months. We are so
happy to help our dear seniors get to these very necessary places!!!
Point of Interest: Some of you may ask, “With all this activity in N2N, why haven’t I been called to help?” Well, think back to when your regular doctor, dentist, etc.
were out of town. You know you put off any service you needed until they got back
into the office unless you were practically on your death bed because of the trust and
comfort level that exists. That’s the way it is with our dear seniors. Once they start
with someone and all goes well, we try to keep them together as much as possible.
It gives them a comfort level in asking for help again. Whenever the regular volunteer is unable to help, we share information about the new volunteer to help the senior feel comfortable with the change. This is how it will work for you too when you
get started. So please be patient and stay interested. We do need you.
G
Sunday Collection
St. Vincent de Paul
Beyond 50
Review
Loose
All Other Donations
$2,964.00
$ 243.00
$ 404.00
$ 370.00
$ 455.03
$
50.00
TOTAL
$ 4,486.03
Fr. RajPaul’s Scripture Study Class
will begin again tomorrow, Monday, January 18 ~
7pm in the school classroom. Call office with any
questions. 314-895-1100. Scripture and Growth Class
with Pat Wiswall begins in February, please see post
on the last page of this week’s bulletin to find out about
this 10 week Scripture Study.
4
Ministries
P
Pat Wiswall...731-0933
Barb Krings...731-1893
Betty Wallisch...837-0446
SAVE THE DATE
P
Our Annual Trivia Night, put on by the youth group, has been moved to
March this year! Mark your calendars for March 5th, 2016! You won’t
want to miss this night of trivia, food, and fun! More info to come soon!
Youth Group
We hope that everyone had a blessed holiday season. We are looking forward to
starting back up for the new year. Our events are open to any teen from 7th grade
thru senior in high school. Our upcoming events are:
Wed., Jan 13 - Youth Group Meeting from 8 - 9:15pm in the youth room
Fri., Jan 15 - Movie Night - Meet in the youth room from 7-10 and bring a snack
to share
Wed., Jan 27 - Youth Group Meeting from 8 - 9:15pm in the youth room
Thurs., Feb. 4- XLT (a night of worship, adoration, and fellowship) at St. Martins
from 7-9pm
A representative from the Quilt Club attended the meeting and requested they be
allowed to moved the quilt drawing raffle to August in order not to conflict with
the Summerfest
raffles and activities. Please note that during the twelve years the Quilt Committee have held their raffles they have donated $39,422.00 to the parish.
There was a discussion relating to the achievements and accomplishments that
occurred in 2015 by the various parish ministries. In this discussion, the Parish
Council set out various Goals for 2016 that it would like to have addressed and
completed. First, reorganizing of the Social Committee in which more parishioners participate in that Committee and events that are planned. Also, review and
explain Seniors on the Ministry, having more parishioners participate in the
events. Review the current Athletic Association Programs and a possible ways to
further the training leagues with the participation of the Pop Warner Leagues.
Father discussed his Vision 25 Plan which concentrates on three levels, financial
concerns, stewardship of ministry programs, buildings/land, and evangelization.
It was also discussed the Archdiocese’s new program regarding Catholic Education.
5
M
C
John Cira, Chairperson
[email protected] 922-0605
James Cecil, Vice Chair
[email protected] 731-1411
Connie Castillo
[email protected] 831-2979
Marge Heinzman
[email protected] 839-0939
Colleen Wiswall
[email protected] 895-5939
Rita Cromer
[email protected]
Pat David
[email protected] 895-1414
Parish Council Meeting
There were two suggestions received from parishioners. One related to have the
St. Martin prayer changed to the St. Michael the Arch Angel prayer. This was
forwarded to the Liturgy Committee for their discussion. The other suggestion
was turning the Men’s Restroom in the Gym into an approved ADA restroom
and then converting the Ladies Restroom into an ADA restroom. This request
was discussed and then forwarded to Deacon Dave for further action.
C
N
N
M
To receive assistance, please call the
coordinator for the ministry that fits
your needs.
M
’ K
:
Barb Krings
Phone: 731-1893
T
:
Linda Spencer
Phone: 731-0479
H
H
:
Charles Wiswall
Phone: 731-0933
“In this period of crisis today, it is im-
portant not to turn in on ourselves, burying our own talent, our spiritual, intellectual, and material riches, everything that
the Lord has given us; but, rather to open
ourselves, to be supportive, to be attentive to others. Set your stakes on great
ideals, the ideals that enlarge the heart,
the ideals of service that make your talents fruitful. Life is not given to us to be
jealously guarded for ourselves, but is
given to us so that we may give it in
turn..” Pope Francis
Pope Francis
S .F
W
S .M
’
G
SCHOOL
January 18- January 22, 2016
A warm welcome to all who have come to worship
with us. If you are visiting, we are honored by your
presence. If you would like to become a member of our
Parish, please complete this form and place in the collection basket or send to the parish office.
Monday- Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday…no
school
Tuesday- 5th-8th grade attend mass…First Reconciliation for
second graders
Wednesday- 1st-4th grade attend Mass…Orchestra practice
Thursday- Band Practice and Study Buddies after school
Friday- all school Mass at 8:30 a.m
Name______________________________________
Street______________________________________
If you would more information about St. Ferdinand Catholic
School, please contact Mrs. Anna Davis at (314) 921-2201 or
[email protected]
City, State, Zip_______________________________
Phone_____________________________________
E-mail_____________________________________
Coming up:
St. Ferdinand School Open House from 10 a.m.-noon on
Sunday, January 31. Please come visit and tour the
school. The teachers and staff will be available for your
questions and information. We hope to see you there!
Rest in Peace
A funeral mass was celebrated on
Tuesday, December 29 for
St. Ferdinand School Student Council and the Men’s
Club Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Saturday,
February 6 from 4-7 p.m. Your favorite teachers will be
serving and working the dinner. Presale tickets will be
available on January 23/24 and January 30/31 after all
the masses.
Raffle basket
tickets will also be
available for
purchase.
Douglas Powers
A Parishioner of St. Martin’s.
Please keep Doug and his family in your prayers.
Super Bowl Tailgate Party Feb. 7, 2016
Come join friends for a tailgate party celebrating the 2016 Super Bowl!
Tailgating will be in the gym (table is the tailgate) so no need to worry about the weather. Game will be
shown on big
movie screen so all can easily watch.
Men’s club will have chili for all – but attendees need to bring the “fixins” for the chili and any other
favorite food and drink you want.
Time and more details to follow after we receive the RSVPs. Event is subject to response. Please call Parish
Office 314-895-1100 to RSVP how many will be attending by January 22, 2016. Hope to see you there!
It’s that time of the year to start planning for the 2016 Summer Fest.
Mark your calendar, the Sumer Fest will be held on May 20, 21 and 22 .
The first planning meeting will be held on January 24th in the school
gym after the 10:30am Mass.
Everyone is welcome to attend this first meeting and help make this
year’s Summer Fest a success.
All volunteers mark your calendar, three days working the Summer Fest
is a long time for only a few.
6
..Parish Council Looks Back continued
Various ministry representatives shared information at Council meetings about their respective ministries’ operation and accomplishments.
Status: Now monthly reports from each ministry are included in the Bulletin so all parishioners can be informed.
The Parish Council sponsored the Potluck Dinner in March 2015, the Memorial Day Special Celebration at
Church followed by a donut social, as well as, the first Santa Claus visit in conjunction with Donut Sunday on
December 6, 2015.
Father RajPaul spearheaded a trip to the Holy Land and a number of parishioners accompanied him.
Confirmation was administered this year in the SMDP church instead of the Cathedral.
A special celebration in honor of St. Martin de Porres took place on November 1, 2015 with a procession before
Mass and a luncheon afterwards.
The number of handicap parking spots in front of Knobbe House has been increased to four.
The Archdiocese Parish Planning Project was completed and the written report was submitted to the Archdiocese
on November 3, 2015. The number of parishioners who participated in this project was 141. Our parish rating
for both stability and viability were GOOD.
SMDP parish had its first Lenten Mission in a long time and participated in the first Northeast Deanery multiparish Advent Novena during 2015.
SMDP parish was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission
in 2015 for the services provided by the N2N Ministry in enriching the lives of the people it serves in the parish
and the broader community.
Bids were secured for building a ramp in front of Knobbe House. The price was prohibitive so the project was
rejected for now. However, it was decided that the back entrance of Knobbe House would be designated as the
official front entrance for people with wheel chairs and walkers.
The first Sunday of the month was designated as PSR Sunday and the mentoring of volunteers was started by
having the PSR students perform all the ministries during Mass (serving, lecturing, bringing offertory gifts, distributing Bulletins), as well as, being Eucharistic ministers and ushers with adult assistance.
Mass on the First Friday of the Month is now a Mass of Healing with the Sacrament of the Sick administered at
the Mass.
Contributions from generous parishioners made possible the purchase of new linens for the sanctuary, new servers’ surplices, new wall banners for the liturgical seasons and the establishment of the Pastor’s Discretionary
Fund for emergencies, unexpected parish expenses and to help the poor when St. Vincent de Paul may not be
able to assist.
Father RajPaul taught two semesters of Scripture Study which have been attended by parishioners from several
parishes.
Status: The third semester begins January 18, 2016.
Jesus, thank you and now we ask you to continue to lead, guide, strengthen and build us as a Eucharistic
Community. We ask this through the intercession of St. Martin de Porres, St. Joseph & our Mother of
Perpetual Help!!! Rita Cromer
7
Youth Group Trivia Basket Donations
It's that time of year again! The
youth group is collecting donations for
the annual trivia night baskets. If you
have any Christmas presents or impulse buys that you don't want to return, send them to us. No donation is too small. Any new/
unused item, gift card, etc is appreciated. There will be marked
boxes in the back of church in the cabinets. You may also drop
the donations off at the parish office. Please mark your donation "trivia night". Thank you so much for your generosity. If
you have any questions, please call/email Theresa Wright
at 314-570-7965 or [email protected].
Scripture and Growth
The Prophets; Messengers of God’s Mercy
A DVD presentation by Thomas Smith will begin the first
week of February. It will last for 10 weeks and will consist of a 30-minute teaching followed with discussion
based on the material presented and home study. It will
be offered on Monday evenings, 7 pm, and Tuesday
mornings, 9 am with both sessions being held in the
Knobbe House. Sign up sheets will be put out at the
church entrances. Please call Pat Wiswall 731-0933 to
register or for more information.
BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
There will be a coat drive for clean useable coats.
From Sunday January 31 - Sunday, February 8th
The Drop Off will be at the back of church.
Please help the many poor people stay warm and thank you to the
many good people of St. Martin’s who volunteer every week to help
St. Augustine Wellston Center.
God bless all the ones that give food faithfully every month and know we
could use even more donations because we often run out..
~Tom Hughes
S
S
-U
Recycle bin for aluminum cans is being picked
up again on a regular basis. The proceeds are
donated to our church. Please recycle at
St. Martin’s. Thank you for your support.
Wanted: Servers during the month January, training
will begin in January. 4th grade or above, child, teen or
adult who is interested in this ministry, contact the office with your name, phone # and email address.
C
St. Martin’s Crafters are getting ready for Summer Fest 2016! If you want to help, you can donate some supplies: buttons, old cd’s, hot glue
sticks, wiggle eyes, beads, Styrofoam balls, felt,
fleece, gift cards to craft stores, etc...Watch the
bulletin for crafting dates. We are always welcoming new volunteers of any skill level.
Any questions, call Anne at 314-691-5209
Monday, January 18,
2016- 10:00 AM
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance
The University of Missouri-St. Louis and the St. Louis community come together for this annual celebration of Dr. King's life
and legacy. This event - which is free and open to the public will feature engaging speakers, as well as talented musicians
and performers. A program for children ages 5 to 11 will run
concurrently in the lobby. Brought to you by the Touhill Performing Arts Center located—One University Boulevard
St. Louis, Missouri 63121.
-T
I have decided to stick with love.
Hate is too great a burden to bear.
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
8
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
St. Martin de Porres Church #530950
615 Dunn Road
Parish Office/School
Hazelwood, MO 63042
TELEPHONE
314 895-1100
CONTACT PERSON Sr. Stephanie or Sheila Weller
EMAIL: [email protected]
SOFTWARE
PRINTER
MS Publisher 2010
Adobe Acrobat X
Windows 7
Epson XP-400
TRANSMISSION TIME
Tuesday 3:00
SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION
January 17, 2016
NUMBER OF PAGES
1 through 9
Please don’t worry about page numbers