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Catholic Church
Pastor ......................... Reverend Monsignor John M. Costello Associate Pastor ..................... Reverend Michael J. Esswein Deacons ................................................................................. Deacon Joseph Sulze (Retired)
Deacon Jimmy Broyles
Deacon Richard Renard
Deacon John Komotos
PARISH STAFF
School Principal................................................................................... John Freitag Assistant School Principal........................................................................................ Mary Rath Director of Adult Faith Formation ................................................................................... Linda Doyle Director of Elementary Faith Formation ...................................................... Janice M. Hartmann Business Manager ................................................................................ Jim Gerdes Liturgical Music Coordinator Carol Bauer
St. Peter Mission Statement
Built on the rock of St. Peter, the Apostle of faith,
love and forgiveness, we are a Catholic parish
dedicated to live, witness and proclaim the good
news of Christ through worship, education and
loving service to each other and our community.
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Visit us on the Internet at
www.stpeterkirkwood.org
or send your comments to:
Sacrament of Baptism
Please call the Rectory (966-8600) for details
regarding participation in the preparation program.
We encourage expectant parents to make
arrangements for the preparation program at least a
few months prior to the birth of their child.
Sacrament of Marriage
Please contact the rectory for details regarding
the preparation program. In accordance with
Archdiocesan policy, couples should contact a
member of the parish clergy at least six months
prior to their proposed wedding date.
Holy Orders and Consecrated (Religious) Life
If interested, please call the parish rectory or the
Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at 792-6460
Rectory/Parish Office
243 West Argonne Drive
Saint Louis, Missouri 63122
966-8600 (Phone)
966-5721 (Fax)
Saint Peter Elementary School
Pre-K thru Eighth Grade
215 North Clay
Saint Louis, Missouri 63122
821-0460
Offices of Faith Formation
Linda Doyle, 822-1347, ext. 3001
Parish School of Religion
Jan Hartmann, 822-1347, ext. 3004
Office of Youth Ministry
Stephanie Rheinheimer, 822-1347, ext. 3003
Office of Music Ministry
Carol Bauer, Liturgical Music Coordinator,
822-1347, ext. 3005
Pastoral Council
Mr. Bill Carmody, Chairperson 984-0534
Mrs. Sue McAtee, Vice Chairperson 965-5203
Mrs. Patty Boyd, Secretary 966-3835
Finance Commission
Mr. Tim Figge, Chairperson 835-3533
Mrs. Marie Appelbaum, Vice-Chairperson 966-1053
St. Vincent de Paul Society
314-289-6101 Ext. 2220 (Voice Mail)
Calendar Coordinator
Cathy Herrmann, 822-1347, ext. 3002
Parish Center
821-6219
Bulletin Deadline!!
Articles intended for publication in the Bulletin must be
submitted to the rectory by Monday, at 3:OOPM for the
following Sunday’s Bulletin. All announcements must be
in writing with a name and telephone number attached.
Please remember St. Peter Catholic Church in your will.
CALLED SERVE TO
STEWARDSHIP
Give and it will be given to you. (Luke 6:38)
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have. (Hebrews 13:16)
What Does God Want?
God simply wants you to be thankful for the gifts
and blessings of your life... and to reflect your gratitude
in your daily way of life. Think about what’s possible.
Listen to your heart. Challenge yourself to grow.
That’s what God wants.
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:OOPM (Satisfies Sunday obligation)
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:OOAM, 11:OOAM and 6:OOPM
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday: 6:45AM & 8:15AM
Saturday: 8:15AM
Holy Day Mass Schedule
Consult the bulletin for Mass times
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:45 to 4:45PM or by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday - Friday, 6:00AM to 10:00PM
Angela Merici Chapel in Ursuline Hall
adjacent to the Church building
Please call Peg Brady, 966-8333 or
Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347 for questions or
to sign up for a weekly Holy Hour of prayer.
Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday of the month at
12:30PM. Parents are expected to participate in a Baptismal
Preparation Program. Please call the rectory to arrange for
the Baptismal Preparation Program and a date for Baptism.
Weekly Anointing and Prayer
After the 9:OOAM Mass each Sunday, we will celebrate
the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, for anyone
who has the need to receive this sacrament. This is meant
to include such concerns as upcoming diagnostic tests,
limitations of aging, anxiety, depression, undue stress,
addiction, etc. for all ages.
Please gather in the pews at the front of church
and the priest will be with you approximately
10 minutes after Mass is over.
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As bishop, John built churches and schools, instituted a religious
education program for children, and prepared English and German
catechisms that remained in use long after he died. He also continued to
travel throughout the diocese, which at that time included Delaware,
eastern Pennsylvania, and parts of New Jersey, visiting each parish and
mission every two years. Not everyone appreciated this. He was
criticized for not having ceremonial manners and for appearing in public
in old patched clothes instead of the rich garb a bishop was expected to
wear.
However, the people of his diocese loved him for his willingness to reach
out to them. When he died suddenly at the age of 48, they lined the
streets of Baltimore by the thousands to say good-bye to him.
His body is buried at St. Peter, the Redemptorist church in Baltimore.
The Roman Catholic Church remembers Bishop Neumann each year on
January 5th.
From the “Hooray and Halleluia” Department…. A week before Christmas Lisa Schrock asked me if I would like to attend
the Dance Center of Kirkwood‟s presentation of The Nutcracker Ballet.
It was held at the Kirkwood Community Center at the park and, I must
say, it was very well done and a real credit goes to Kathleen Massot,
parishioner, who choreographed the entire presentation and Nancy
Massot, a parishioner, who handled costumes. Many of our girls from
St. Peter were in the ballet that day and they all did a fantastic job. What
I saw that day was the culmination of many hours of work and
preparation and it showed. It was a great Sunday before Christmas
“mood catcher” to get my mind and heart on Christmas. Well done,
girls, you represented St. Peter Parish very well indeed! The St. Peter
girls were:
Elizabeth Modde, Nikki Clodfelter, Becca Clodfelter, Katie Schrock,
Claire Henleben, Maggie McWay, Helen Morse, and Adrian Morse. I
think and I hope I remembered all the girls from St. Peter. If not I
apologize now.
Also that same day one of our fifth graders, Griffin Lester, held his
seventh annual Hot Chocolate Stand on E. Bodley Lane to raise some
money for Our Lady‟s Inn, an emergency maternity shelter. Griffin is
the son of Bill and Sally Lester of Kirkwood. Griffin raised over
$1500.00 for the charity that day. He also collected that same day paper
products that Our Lady‟s Inn could use too.
Totally his idea Griffin saw a need seven years ago and decided that this
was a good way to help. Wow! That means that Griffin was a
Kindergarten/pre-school young person when he first opened his Hot
Chocolate Stand. Way to go, Griffin! You sure know what Christian
service is all about. I am sure glad you go to St. Peter School.
From the “You Did Good” Department… Did you notice how great our church looked for Christmas this year? If
you see Susan Mauer, Rose Ross, and their all volunteer crew thank them
for a job well done. They spent several days turning our church into a fit
place for our liturgical celebrations of the Lord‟s Incarnation. Creating a
proper environment for prayer is huge and put us in a festive mood
throughout the Christmas season. Thanks one and all.
And the same holds true for Carol Bauer, Mike Bauer, and the choirs and
music ministers that helped us celebrate Christmas in song and praise.
Many hours of rehearsal go into each celebration. Thanks so much for
lifting our spirits with your music at every Mass and for all your time
given to serve us so well. For both art and environment and for music it
was a true labor of love and we are grateful.
Enough with the cold and the snow and ice! When is Groundhogs
Day again? Now let’s see it is January 16th…good that means
January is half over! Yea! Open up that Hot Chocolate Stand again,
Griffin! And I’ll see you in church.
Monsignor Jack
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The Gospel of Matthew….Cycle A…Year 2011 The first gospel starts with “a genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of David,
son of Abraham.” With this opening the evangelist prepares us for this
Jesus who will be the fulfillment of major figures of the Hebrew
Scriptures.
Archeologists and textual experts usually date the writing of the Gospel
of Matthew to around 80 AD. One piece of evidence for this dating of
this gospel is that it contains nearly all of the Gospel of Mark. From
this we know that it was composed after 70 AD (near the time when
Mark was written). In addition to have Mark as a source, the Gospel of
Matthew shares a large chunk of material with Luke, material that
appears neither in Mark or in John. From this we assume that there was
another source for Matthew, one that he and the writer of Luke used.
Matthew also had his own information about Jesus that the other
evangelists did not.
The Gospel of Matthew is unique in its five-part structure: after the
introduction (which contains the stories of the annunciation to Joseph
{not Mary, as in Luke} of Jesus‟ birth, his birth and manifestations to
the magi {not shepherds, as in Luke}, each part contains a long speech
by Jesus followed by actions that Jesus performs. Part one is the
Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5-7); part two prepares the disciples
for their missionary journeys 10); part three is filled with parables (13);
part four deals with church order (18); and the fifth part concerns the
end of the world (24 – 25). Scholars assume that the evangelist adopted
this structure from the Pentateuch, the first fives books of the Bible.
This is a big clue about the portrait of Jesus in this gospel.
Many of the people in the church for which the Gospel of Matthew was
written were Jews. One of the main purposes of this gospel was to
provide consolation to those who wrestled with the compatibility of the
Jewish heritage and their faith in Jesus. For this reason we find
references to patriarchs of ancient Israel from the very first verse. A
genealogy filled with Jewish ancestors begins the text, and the
evangelist fills the narrative with quotations from the Hebrew
scriptures. All of this seeks to reassure the hearers that Jesus of
Nazareth was indeed the Messiah anticipated in the older faith.
The Gospel of Matthew is proclaimed throughout 2011, Year A of the
three year liturgical cycle.
Saints of January . . . St. John Neumann He held a powerful post, bishop of Philadelphia, when the diocese
covered 35,000 square miles. Yet “the gentle bishop,” as John
Neumann (1811-1860) was called, was a shy and self-effacing man. He
wanted only to be a simple missionary priest bringing comfort to his
immigrant flock.
John was born in what is now the Czech Republic. As a young
seminarian he hoped to come to America, where there were very few
priests to assist a surge of immigrants. After several setbacks, he
boarded a ship on impulse and headed for New York. He had no
papers and was not even ordained yet.
Fortunately, the local bishop welcomed him. He was first assigned to
the mission parishes in the Buffalo area of Western New York. Though
few of his immigrant parishioners spoke his native language, Czech, he
had studied German, English, and French as a school boy. Eventually
he learned Gaelic, Spanish, and Italian. This made it possible for
people to receive the sacrament of reconciliation in their own language.
Many of his parishioners hadn‟t had the opportunity to do this for many
years.
Since the parishes of this area were rural and spread apart, he traveled
constantly. As a safeguard against the isolation of this work he joined
the Redemptorists Order. Soon he was the head of all the Redemptorists
in the United States. Then the bishop of Philadelphia recommended
John as his successor. To John‟s chagrin, he was appointed.
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 16, 2011
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MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, January 17, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
6:45AM Ben & Audrey Gaffney
8:15AM Shirley Augustine
Tuesday, January 18
6:45AM Alice J. Creamer
8:15AM Paul Cook
Wednesday, January 19
6:45AM George C. Rankey, Jr.
8:15AM Dr. Bill Haynes
Thursday, January 20
6:45AM Estelle C. Polizzi
8:15AM Mary Marshall
Friday, January 21
6:45AM Tom Phillips
8:15AM Charles Dolan Family
Saturday, January 22
8:15AM Herman Brinkman
5:00 PM Bill Voss
Sunday, January 23
7:30AM Elsie Blythe
9:00AM
11:00AM People of St. Peter
6:00PM Tom Phillips
MASS SERVERS
Saturday, January 22
5:00PM Maggie Goeppinger, Erin Schrock,
Maggie O‟Brien
Sunday, January 23
7:30AM Kate Bellon, Sam Molner,
Isaac Smith
9:00AM Molly O‟Brien, Parker Pence,
Patrick Pence
11:00AM Addie Jaudes, Blase Cornett,
Urban Cornett
6:00PM Annie Hovater, Tony Cadice,
Haley Williams
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Scheduled Eucharistic Minister - January 22/23
Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( )
Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister?
Call Bob & Trish Martin 314-821-3303.
Saturday, January 22
5:00PM: M. Bender, P. Baker, M. A. Shepard,
S. Schoelch, L. Hollabaugh, A. Hennessey,
E. Jennings, S. Minowitz
Sunday, January 23
7:30AM: J. Shea, Sr. M. Kleffner, F. Johnston, T. Martin,
K. Kelley, R. Martin, L. Hackethal, J. Sulze
9:00AM: G. Ionnetti, N. Ionnetti, K. Morgan, J. Shaffer,
(D. Nockels), (L. Etzkorn), (B. Gosser),
(J. Meady)
11:00AM: J. Kammer, (M. Brown), P. Byorth, M. Raizman,
K. Fotouhi, (G. Meesey), (M. Thomas),
(H. Bernsen)
6:00PM: M. Wilson, P. Yerkes, L. Jensen, P. Killian,
B. Biele, S. Jensen, R. Gamble, K. Stillman
LECTORS Time First Lector Second Lector
Saturday, January 22
5:00PM Marion Blanchfield Bob Hutcheson
Sunday, January 23
7:30AM Jack Collins Maria Kunz
9:00AM Randy Raley Betty Nordmann
11:00AM Randy Krone Sharon Hartman
6:00PM Diane Reardon
January 16, 2011
REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES . . . with a daily Mass intention. Stop by the rectory office to
schedule a date.
WELCOME VISITORS We are happy you decided to worship with us today. Please
introduce yourself to Father following Mass in the Gathering
Area in the back of church. If you would like information about
registering as a new parish member please call Jay Ryan at 822-
1339 or contact the parish office (966-8600) for a registration
form.
The Welcoming Committee
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 16, 2011 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34
Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Mk 3:1-6
Thursday: Heb 7:25---8:6/Mk 3:7-12
Friday: Heb 8:6-13/Mk 3:13-19
Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14/Mk 3:20-21
Next Sunday: Is 8:23---9:3/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23 or
4:12-17
©Liturgical Publications Inc
The Welcoming Committee would like to announce the “New
Arrivals to our Parish Family” for December 2010. Let us
remember them in our prayers and aid them in catching that great
St. Peter Spirit we all know and love.
Tara Albert Justin Haupt
Patrick & Laura Hartung Wes & Mary Kempfer
Rick & Chrissy Lawrence Patrick & Mary Leahy
Greg Schwab
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SCHOOL LITURGY SCHEDULE January 20 Weekday 8:15AM K-8
January 26 Weekday 8:15AM K-8
February 3 St. Blase 8:15AM K-8
February 9 Weekday 8:15AM K-3
February 10 St. Scholastica 8:15AM 4-8
FOR YOUR QUILTING NEEDS . . . Rely on St. Peter Quilters. We do
patchwork and embroidered tops. If
necessary, we can assemble
embroidered blocks into beautiful quilt
tops. Also, baby quilts for sale. For
more information, call Theresa at 314-
821-8433.
TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every
nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to
him.’” ACTS 10:34-35
St. Peter reminds us that from the very beginnings of the Catholic
Church everyone was invited to participate. We cannot be an
“us” and “them” Church. By our common Baptism, we are all
united with Jesus in carrying out His work here on earth. God
shows no partiality but He does expect all to be active in living
and building up the faith.
Offertory for January 9, 2011
Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 1,921
388 Envelopes Returned $24,265.
Loose Donations $1,442.
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO MADE DONATIONS TOWARD THE CHRISTMAS FLOWERS THIS YEAR IN MEMORY OF: David Jozwiak, Nellie Jozwiak, Cynthia Thomas, Henry A.
Stillman, Janet (Stillman) Meek, Marge Nockels, Russo Family,
Briggs Family, Lorraine Buehler, Joe and Catherine Kane, The
Ryan Family, Reilly Family, Reeves Family, Bates Family,
Bishop O‟Donnell, Anthony Barsi, Sr., Audrey Boyd, John A.
Solari, Sue Perry, Gene DeSalme, Agnes DeSalme, June
Kinslow, Janet Kinslow, Teiber Family, Briece and Grone
Family, Frank and Mary Moeller, John and Helen Howell, Bill
Shelley, Vincent Biedenstein, Dorothy Biedenstein, James Short,
Ernestine Short, Bud Hartrich, Jodie Hartrich, Forst Clan,
Usselman Family, Mills Family, Wittich Family, Robert A.
Fassel, Bill Powell, John A. Solari, Kristine Carr, G. Kelly Carr,
Mary Alice Doehring, Dorothy Zieroff, Rose Darpel, August
Rivituso, The Family and Friends of the Nestors and the Blinds,
Lucille N. Rowley, Edward M. Rowley, Atilio J. Arrillaga, John
T. Giles, The Sick and Suffering of St. Peter Parish, John Miller,
Joseph and Clara Pollard, Sue Perry, Nockels Family,
Gwazdauskas Family, D‟Antonio Family, Walter Dayhuff, Ollie
Hessel, Marie Hessel, Patrick M. Shea, Sandra Zanti, Graciela
Hartenback, D.L. McIntosh, Tom Phillips, Deacon Dick Hesse,
David Kelly Family, Chris Bina, Stephen Bina, Kenneth
Kennedy, Norma Kennedy, Carl and Theresa Zinkl, Carl Zinkl,
Jr., Albert and Victoria Schramm, Joe Zinkl, Sr., Patricia Ripley,
Jack Ripley, John Komotos, Julie Komotos, Marie Schopp,
Daniel O‟Sullivan, Alex Reynolds, Steven Reynolds, Jr., Patricia
Mohs, John A. Shaw, Sue Perry, L.C. Nichols, Joe and Marilynn
Preiss, John V. Kelly, Chester and Mary Davis, Paul T. Hartman,
Ruth and Herb Spring, Gerard Haenni, Elmer and Irene Kincaid,
John Dwyer, Steven Kustra, Weyerich Family, Devereaux
Family, Wally Lage, Lawrence Fangmeier, Joana Malone, Frank
Malone, Frank Sendobry, Rick Dobb, Deceased Members of the
Cejka Family, The McCloskey Families, Paul and Theresa
Douthit, Michael Douthit, Henry and Betty Dale, Julius and
Dorothy Meyer, Cindy Douthit, Alice Dale, Scott Douthit,
Jeannine Prost, Mary Jane and Frank Calvert, Leonard George
Wahlig, Leonard Otto Wahlig, Richard Lee Wahlig, Rosemary
Hagerty, Richard Hagerty, Mary Louise Dietzen, Richard and
Joseph Dietzen, George C. Rankey, Jr., Adolph and Eleanor
Cavanaugh, Fred and Anna Evers, Daniel J. Murphy, Bob
McMullen, Curt Weingartner, Lawrence Fangmeier, Maggie
Sachs, Jeanne Meesey, Louise Mattli, Joseph Funke, Linda and
John, Mary and Tim, Bud and Peggy Bruns, William Nicolson,
Dolores Nicolson, Katherine York, Joseph Corcoran and Glenn
Appelbaum.
ST. PETER WOMEN’S GUILD
Robert Gray of Grapevine Wines
Speaker / Lecturer
will present
"The Wines of California"
Thursday, February 3rd
6:15PM
Wine Tasting
Space is limited
Please RSVP to:
Martha Caldwell
984-8229
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Prayer List: Please pray for the following parishioners
who are in need of God‟s healing presence:
Dorothy Puleo, Liam Kocher, Agnes Droppelman, Jack Morris,
Joshua Beck, Bob Hutcheson, Mary Bauer, Mary Fuegner,
Colleen Barrett, Mary Brueggeman, Jim Felling, Dorothy
Friedrich, Judy Collins, Olga Marden, Cornelia Schindler,
Charlene Henke, Scott Goddard, Stephanie Baer, Darrell
LaChance, Christopher Day, Addie Neal, Jesse Kinslow, Lou
Harms, Peg Brady, Sally Chenot, Mary Dykstra, Denise O‟Rourke,
Rev. Gerald Palcheck, Wendel Folks, Mary McIntosh, Julie
Simpson, Doris Templemeyer, Cameron Elias, Dana Kras, Jane
Dubois, Maggie Brennan, Jessica Colter, David Shea, Patrick
McNamara, Bill Walborn, Dr. James O‟Rourke, Virginia Saputo,
Allen Chott, Donna Friskel, Charles Shell, Crissy Carroll, Glenn
Shepperd and Joan Fox.
Please pray for the safety and well being of the following loved
ones of our parishioners who have been called to military service:
Charles E. Williams II, US Army Warrant Officer, Cpl. John R.
Weber, III, USMC, Major Matthew Kelly, Pvt. Donald Robert
Marschall, Jr., Michael C. Wood, Army, Airman Joseph Sidlo,M/
Sgt Don Haga, A/C Christine Haga, 1st Lt. Colin Moran, Army, Sgt.
Erik Thompson, Warrant Officer Alicia G. Mejia-Adkins, Sgt. 1st
Class Michael Adkins, U.S. Army Capt. Nicholas Jablonski, USMC,
L. Cpl. Mark Nitz, USMC, USAF, Pfc. David Schmiedeskamp, Pvt.
David Michael Johnston, Capt. Mark Jackson, IV and Ltc. D. A.
Sims II, US Army.
January 9, 2011
Makayla Paige Schmidt, daughter of Paula Schmidt.
Gianna Emelia Sears, daughter of Alfred and Joy Sears.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION. . . is an opportunity for those searching for deeper meaning in their
lives to meet regularly with a companion in faith. It is a
conversation to find their core relationship with God and what
God desires of them. Please call Mary Lou Bennett at 314-835-
1189 or email [email protected].
TO GROW IN FAITH TGIF – MYSTAGOGY SUNDAY! NEXT SUNDAY - JANUARY 23
10:15-11:15AM ST. PETER LIBRARY IN URSULINE HALL
Traditionally, Mystagogy was for all who just came into the
Catholic Church at the Easter vigil. Today, these once-a-month
sessions at St. Peter, provides an opportunity TO GROW IN
FAITH (TGIF). Even if you have been a Catholic since birth,
you are welcome to be a part of this group.
We review the Scripture readings, and discuss how they relate to
us. If you are interested, please join us after 9am Sunday Mass at
any or all of the sessions listed below. If you are hungry, stop by
first at the kitchen for some coffee and pastries!
THE TGIF SCHEDULE:
January 23:
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – VOCATION (Presenter – Dan
Bauer)
February 20:
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time – UNIVERSAL CALL TO
HOLINESS (Presenter – Mary Carol Schilli)
March 20:
2nd Sunday in Lent – CHRIST, OUR HOPE OF GLORY
(Presenter – Laura Hollabaugh)
May 1:
2nd Sunday of Easter – FAITH (Presenter – Ann Backer)
May 15:
4th Sunday of Easter – JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD
(Presenters – Diane Born and Mike Grubesich)
If you have questions, please contact Linda Doyle (Director,
Adult Faith Formation – 822-1347) or Kay Komotos (984-0054).
LUNCH AT KIRKWOOD HOUSE Come join us for lunch. A good, nutritious meal is served each
weekday at Kirkwood House, 385 S. Taylor at 11:30AM. The
price is $3.25. Call 314-965-1002 to make your reservation and
to find out what will be served on the day that you plan to come
for lunch.
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CYC BASEBALL/SOFTBALL/TRACK REGISTRATION St. Peter Baseball/Softball and Track Registration for all grades
will open on-line on January 15th and will close on February
15th. Please visit www.stpsports.com to register your child. If
you have any questions, please contact:
Mark Prosperi ([email protected]) or
Dave Patritti ([email protected]).
For Track contact John Meeks at [email protected].
ST. PETER YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP Are you a parent with young children who'd like to meet more of
your peers? The St. Peter Young Families Group offers social,
spiritual and service activities for families with children under
school age. Visit www.stpeteryoungfamilies.com or e-mail
[email protected] to be added to our e-mail
distribution list for notification of upcoming events.
YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP Our next monthly rosary -
Monday, January 24th
Have you ever wanted to say the rosary as a family but just
thought your kids were too little or would not pay attention?
Maybe you don't even remember how to say the rosary but might
if you were reminded. The Young Families group at St. Peter
Parish has decided to make saying the rosary a true family event!
We will meet in church the 4th Monday of each month from
6:30-7:00PM and say the rosary for a special intention. All you
need to bring is a rosary and your family. There is no need to
worry that your kids might be loud or not pay attention, all will
add to the overall meaningful prayer our families can offer.
St. Peter School News
“Conquer with Kindness”
Open House – Wednesday,
February 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to
10:30 a.m. Please come join us
during Catholic Schools Week for our
in-session open house. This is open to everyone. If you are
considering St. Peter School come experience our Catholic life
and high academic and character standards. If you are a current
parent, come see your kids and teachers “in action”. If you‟re a
parishioner or alum, come say hello and visit.
St. Peter Students collect over 14,000 pencils for a school in
Uganda. We are happy to tell you that through the leadership of
student Nora Brooks and her 7th grade class, St. Peter students
collected over 14,000 pencils for a school in Uganda. The
students heard about how joyful the Ugandan students were to
receive even a new pencil and they responded! 14,000 times
over!
We still need your recycling – If you have been supporting our
paper recycling we still need your donations. Paper recycling
produces about $1,500 a year for our school. We also need your
ink and toner cartridges. We turn the cartridges into Office
Depot who in turn gives us credit for office supplies.
Questions, feedback, input – feel free to always let us know: Mr.
John Freitag, Principal [email protected] 314-821-
0460 ext. 4121. P.S. – Please pray for us!
EARN AND LEARN OFFICE HOURS Monday, 6:30 - 7:30PM(when PSR is in session)
Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:00PM
Thursday, 8:15 - 9:30AM
Sunday, after 9:00AM Mass and before 11:00AM Mass
(approximately 10:00 - 10:55)
ST. PETER LITURGICAL MUSIC MINISTRY If you‟d like to join your fellow parishioners who
share their gift of music by helping to lead our
liturgical prayer, you are invited to join us for . . .
The Lent and Easter Season
Join us for Wednesday night rehearsals
beginning January 19th
(exception March 9th and March 23rd)
We are very welcoming, and we meet in Ursuline Hall, in the
Deutschmann Room from 7:00-9:00PM. We‟re preparing to sing
at 3 Lenten 9:00AM Masses, Holy Thursday, Holy Saturday and
Easter Sunday.
For more information, please contact Carol Bauer, Coordinator of
Liturgical Music, [email protected].
COME AND JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF FUN AND GAMES AT THE . . .
ST. PETER HOME AND SCHOOL
TRIVIA NIGHT
Saturday, February 19, 2011
7:00 – 10:00PM (doors open at 6:30PM)
Beer, soda, and light snacks provided
50/50 drawing, silent auctions and great raffles
$120 per table
8 people per table
All proceeds go to St. Peter Home and School Association
to help provide our school children with a great education!
For more information or to sign up for a table contact:
Ruth Dultz
900 Joeard Ln.
St. Charles, MO 63301
636-949-2162
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Spread the word!!!
Let’s pack the gym and have a great time doing
something good for the school! See you there!
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GREAT FOOD! GREAT FUN! DINE OUT FOR ST. PETER PARISH
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22!
Bring your friends and family and Dine Out for St. Peter at
The Highlands Restaurant on January 22 from 5:00-
9:00PM. 10% of your bill will be donated back to St. Peter
to benefit the newly forming ACTS retreat program.
Bring your friends and family – all are welcome!
January 22nd from 5-9 pm
THE HIGHLANDS RESTAURANT
(105 EAST JEFFERSON)
www.highlandsbrewing.com
LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLE PRIZES AND MORE!
SAVE THE DATES JANUARY 29TH, 30TH AND FEBRUARY 5TH
St. Peter 7th grade Girl Scout Troop #3303 are working on their
Silver Award. The troop will be collecting
gently used sports equipment and all types
of gently worn shoes. The scouts will be
collecting items after all Masses in the
gathering space. So, start the New Year with
a clean closet!! Any questions contact Mary
Sidlo at 314-835-9663.
USHER SHORTAGE: There is a shortage of ushers for the
Sunday 7:30AM and 6:00PM
Masses. If you are interested in
helping out as a permanent or part-time usher for this service,
please contact Vic Frome by phone 314-965-7975 or email
[email protected]. St. Peter‟s could use your assistance in
filling these positions.
ST. LOUIS REVIEW SUBSCRIPTION 2011 YOUR FAITHFUL SOURCE FOR CATHOLIC NEWS
The St. Louis Review is the official newspaper of the
Archdiocese of St. Louis. For $23.00 a year, your weekly copy of
the Review will keep you in touch with the Church in St. Louis,
across the nation and around the world.
Please use the subscription renewal envelope in your envelope
packet (or write your check for $23.00 to the parish - mark it
„Review‟ - include your name and mailing address) and return it
in the Sunday collection.
ST. PATRICK CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS Donations of snack items, water, juice, soda, cookies and
breakfast bars are always welcomed by the homeless.
Please drop off these items anytime it is convenient and leave
them on the porch. The program called Outreach distributes food
to the homeless living on the streets in St. Louis. We are located
at 330 West Madison, one block South and West of the Rectory.
Thank you to all those who faithfully support this program month
after month. Questions? call Jeanne Miller at 909-0112.
ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK
St. Louis Basement Repair “Waterproofing Done Right”
Keith Flaker - parishioner
Basement Leaks Crack Repair
Drainage Systems Drywall/Painting
www.stlbasementrepair.com
314-704-8194
Please support those who advertise in our church bulletin!
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION In today's Gospel account, John the Baptist says,
"Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of
the world." What an amazing realization this must
have been for him! How full of wonder his heart
must have been! If we really contemplate the fact of
the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, our
hearts will fill with wonder, too!
Come, let us adore!
The following Holy Hours are in need of an adorer:
Wednesdays - 9:00PM
Thursdays - 3:00PM and 6:00PM
Fridays - Noon
The following Holy Hours already have an adorer who would
like a partner (call for more info):
Mondays - 8:00AM
Tuesdays - 7:00AM and 7:00PM
Wednesdays - 9:00AM and 7:00PM
Fridays - 6:00PM
For more information, please call Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347.
THANK YOU FROM THE GIVING TREE MINISTRY
The Giving Tree Ministry would like to thank
everyone who supported the 2010 Giving Tree.
Once again the parishioners of St. Peter showed
their overwhelming generosity by donating
nearly 1,300 gifts and $4,000.00 in gift cards. Kirkcare, New
Covenant Ministries and YWCA Headstart were very grateful for
all your donations.
Many thanks, also, to the many volunteers and school children
who helped by hanging ornaments, carrying and sorting the gifts.
Have a Blessed and healthy 2011!
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January 16, 2011
THE TRAVELING VOCATIONAL CHALICE PROGRAM - TO PRAY FOR VOCATIONS Many parishioners have signed up to take the chalice
home and display it in a place of honor, where it can be
noticed by all during the week. These parishioner (s)
will pray around the chalice every night for vocations to the
priesthood and religious life. Prayers for vocations will
accompany the chalice.
Listed below are the dates and the families who will be taking
home the Traveling Vocational Chalice after the Sunday
11:00 Mass during the month of January:
January 16 Bud Cavanaugh Family
January 23 John & Kay Strebeck
January 30 Mary Carol Schilli
If you are interested in signing up for a week please call Cheryl
Elder at 314-965-1573 for more information.
FR. GARY'S PANTRY NEEDS HELP!
Tomorrow, Monday, January 17th is
St. Peter’s first delivery of food to
Sts. Teresa & Bridget’s Food Pantry for 2011.
After a blessed Christmas Season it is time to focus on feeding
the poor and hungry served by Sts. Teresa and & Bridget food
pantry. Home heating costs are higher, leaving less money for
food.
Unfortunately the temperatures have dropped and so have our
donations. Please donate what you can, we all enjoy a warm
meal, it's badly needed.
For those of you who are not aware of why and how this food
pantry collection got started please read below:
After visiting with Fr. Gary Meier, former associate at St. Peter,
now pastor of Sts. Teresa & Bridget (located on Grand & N.
Market, St. Louis City), he explained how his parish and
community are in great need. They have a food pantry that
serves their area, open one day a week for 3 hours. Even though
another county parish supplies canned goods once a month, the
high demand keeps their shelves bare. They have had to reduce
what they're able to give to those who come for help to a bag that
holds just enough food for 2 meals.
THIS IS WHERE WE COME IN. By collecting canned goods
MONTHLY we can help make other peoples' lives better and
respond to Jesus' call to feed Him when He is hungry.
Donations are delivered on the 3rd Monday of every month.
Please bring canned food in plastic bags about 4 days prior to
the monthly delivery date (3rd Monday each month) to our
home, placing it on the front porch. A list of items needed
and delivery dates is located in The Gathering Area in the
back of church.
DROP OFF LOCATION ~
Candy and John Behl, 319 East Adams, Kirkwood (block and a
half east of the YMCA). Please donate cans that are no larger
than 30 ounces, anything larger is difficult to carry for all of us.
Thank you for your support and generosity.
Candy and John Behl....965-3390
ADORATION . . . COMMUNITY . . . THEOLOGY . . . SERVICE . . .
A C T S
ST. PETER ACTS RETREATS
MERCY RETREAT CENTER
Men's Weekend:
February 24-27, 2011
For more information or
to register for a retreat:
call Linda Doyle,
Ursuline Hall…822-1347 STS. PETER AND PAUL SOUP KITCHEN The volunteers for Sts. Peter and Paul in Soulard served 110
guests at an evening meal on January 3, 2011. Volunteers
included 15 servers, 16 cooks and 12 parishioners who provided
side items for the meal. A special thanks to Linda Doyle, Sally
Reynolds and Theresa Lynch who subbed for cooks unable to
help this month.
We will collect deodorant, toothpaste and bar soap for the men's
shelter at Sts. Peter and Paul and take them with us on February 3.
If you are able to donate, please drop off the toiletries at Mary
Raizman's home at 311 Weston Oaks Ct. and we will take them
down on February3.
Interested volunteers can contact Mary at [email protected].
Please remember the deceased and their loved ones in your
prayers:
Naomi Carmody, mother of Tom Carmody.
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January 16, 2011
SILVER STREAKS EXERCISE PROGRAM AT ST. PETER… Come join us on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in
Ursuline Hall in the Msgr. Deutschmann Room.
This is a good hour-long workout that isn‟t too strenuous. It will
get you moving and keep those joints mobile. Silver Streaks is a
chair-based class to benefit people with arthritis, stiffness or who
just want to keep moving. Maybe you are looking for something
to get you started, to go with your walking program or to add
some variety. The program is designed to improve overall
flexibility, balance and strength. Try it, you will like it. Cost is
only $5.00 per session, payable on the day you attend. The
instructor, Holly Ohmes, is certified by the Arthritis Foundation.
For questions, please call 822-1347, Cathy Herrmann, Secretary.
PEACE IN MOTION . . . Tai chi, qigong, mindful movement, and contemplative movement
are gentle forms of exercise and stress reduction that improve
balance, blood pressure, immunity and an overall sense of well
being. Each class ends with a guided meditation. Classes are held
Monday at 5:30PM and Thursday at 9:00AM in Ursuline Hall.
Classes are $5 per person per class, pay as you go, and led by
Susan Marting. Try it…you‟ll be glad you did!
A REMINDER REGARDING SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Sr. Mary Jacqueline Pratt, OSU can be reached at 314-686-1781
YOGA FOR FLEXIBILITY SERIES JANUARY SCHEDULE
PLEASE NOTE: NEW TIME, DAY AND LOCATION
FOR JANUARY!
These yoga classes provided by Optimal Lifestyles, Inc. will
build flexibility, strength, and balance. Learn stress management
techniques to quiet the mind, increase concentration, and build
body confidence.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bring your yoga mat and any
props you have. This Hatha Yoga class is for all levels.
Date: Tuesdays: January 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 5:30pm –6:30pm
The cost will be $20.00 for a four (4) week session.
Location: Msgr. Deutschmann Room-Ursuline Hall.
Scholarship money is available for those who need it. To
register, please drop by Ursuline Hall or call Cathy Herrmann at
314-822-1347. The $20.00 is due at the first session on January
4, 2011.
CATHOLIC EMPLOYMENT NETWORK
Mary Queen of Peace (MQP) is now a registered chapter of the
Catholic Employment Network (CEN). This organization‟s
purpose is to help the unemployed and underemployed with
aspects of an effective and successful job search. We are striving
to bring more awareness to this networking organization in other
parishes. Workshops are held throughout the St. Louis
Archdiocese on topics ranging from effective networking
methods to resume writing, marketing plan development and
strategic interviewing skills. You may obtain more information
by reviewing the CEN website and registering at:
www.catholicemploymentnetwork.org
The MQP chapter of the Catholic Employment Network will hold
its first meeting January 19, 2011 at 7:30pm in the Board Room.
We are welcoming St. Peter parishioners, as well as anyone from
surrounding parishes to join us for our first meeting. Any
questions may be directed to Bill Sehr 314-249-6920 or Susan
Ford 314-496-3256, our parish representatives or to their email
address: [email protected] [email protected].
VISITATION ACADEMY MORNING OF RECOLLECTION
Deby Schlapprizzi will speak on “The Splendor of You.”
Visitation Academy invites you to a women's Morning of
Recollection on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 8:30AM
until 12:00 noon. The day begins with a continental breakfast and
ends with mass celebrated by Bishop Hermann. Optional lunch
follows. Donation: $15.00 ($25.00 with lunch). Contact Pam
Wingbermuehle at 314-821-5152 or [email protected]
ST. PETERFEST 2011
It is hard to think of hot dogs and
carnival rides when it‟s 20 degrees
outside and the Christmas decorations
are barely put away but we want to get
you thinking about St. Peterfest.
St. Peterfest 2011 will be on Friday June
3rd and Saturday June 4th this year. St. Peterfest is a great
parish community picnic and a fundraiser that benefits the
parish as a whole. The money raised on this weekend goes
into a sort of emergency fund that has helped with unplanned
parish expenses in the past. Many organizations from the
church pitch in and staff different booths on this weekend.
The St. Peterfest co-chairs are Chris Kern at 984-9858 or email
[email protected] and Jennifer Jonagan at 909-8437 or
[email protected]. Please contact them if you have
any questions. They welcome any level of participation.
St. Peterfest meetings have begun and are the first Thursday of
the month at 7:00PM in Ursuline Hall if you are interested in
attending.
