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Catholic Church
Pastor ......................... Reverend Monsignor John M. Costello
Associate Pastor ................................Reverend Edward J. Voltz
Senior Priest in Residence ........................................................................................ ..................................... Reverend Monsignor Gregory L. Schmidt Deacons ………………………………………………………………….Deacon John Komotos
………………………………………………………………………………………….Deacon Richard Renard
…………………………………………………………………………………………………...Deacon Joseph Sulze (Retired) PARISH STAFF
School Principal..................................................................... Dr. John Freitag Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation ................................................................................... Linda Doyle
Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation ...................................................................Andrea Bonsanti
Business Manager .................................................................. Kevin Stillman Director of Sacred Music …………………………………………………………Ryan Bolinger 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
Parish School of Religion
Andrea Bonsanti, 821-0460, ext. 4208
Religious Education Offices - Ursuline Hall
Offices of Faith Formation
Linda Doyle, 822-1347, ext. 3001
Wedding Coordinator
Cathy Herrmann, 822-1347, ext. 3000
Pastoral Council
Mr. Geoff Daniels, Chairperson, 616-7700
Mrs. Jennifer Brooks, Vice Chairperson, 314-550-9600
Julie Council, Secretary, 314-406-7295
Finance Commission
Mrs. Marie Appelbaum, Chairperson, 962-7737
St. Vincent de Paul Society
314-289-6101 Ext. 2220 (Voice Mail)
Parish Center
821-6219
Bulletin Deadline!!
Articles intended for publication in the Bulletin must be
submitted to the rectory ([email protected])
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.
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
http://www.stpeterkirkwood.org
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:45 to 4:45PM or by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday - Friday, 6:00AM to 10:00PM
St. Angela Merici Chapel in Ursuline Hall
adjacent to the Church building
For more information or to sign up for a weekly
Holy Hour of prayer contact
Kathy Fotouhi at 821-4347
Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday of the month at 12:30PM.
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.
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.
YEAR OF GENEROCITY
St. Peter Parish Prayer
Lord, thank you for the rich history you have
bestowed on our family of St. Peter in Kirkwood.
Blessed by your grace, we ask that you be present
in our parish today. Guide us as we celebrate our
gifts through worship, education and loving service.
Holy Spirit, create within us a vision for the future that
we live, witness and proclaim the good news of Christ.
Amen
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The Epiphany of the Lord January 8, 2017
Bless Your Door On Epiphany…
The gospel tells us that the magi found Christ “on entering the
house.” The door to your home is a holy threshold. You can
bless those who come in and go out by inscribing above the door
in chalk thus “20 + C + M+ B+ 17.” Tradition tells us that the
letters for the names of the magi: Caspar, Melchior, and
Balthasar. The current year numbers surrounds the letters.
Adolph Adam points out that it may also mean “Christus
mansionem benedicat” or “May Christ bless this dwelling.” It is
appropriate to bless your door in January - janua means “door”
and the first month is the door to the new year.
After inscribing the doorway, say this prayer:
“God of Bethlehem and Cana, God of Jordan’s leaping
waters, in baptism you bring us into your family.
You wed us and embrace us as your beloved.
May we fill this place with kindness to one another, with
hospitality to guests, and with abundant care for every stranger.
By the gentle light of a star, guide home all who seek you
on paths of faith, hope, and love.
Then we will join the angels in proclaiming your praise:
Glory in heaven and peace on earth, now and forever.
Amen”
Then sing a Christmas carol.
Sun From Cloud… The twelfth day of Christmas is the solemn feast of the Epiphany,
January 6th (traditional day) or on this liturgical calendar year,
Epiphany is today, Sunday, January 8th. In the United States, the
celebration of the Epiphany is transferred to a Sunday so that all
may celebrate it. The word epiphany comes from the Greek and
means “revelation,” and so we celebrate the revelation of Christ
to the magi, who were gentiles and did not belong to the people of
Israel or the Hebrews.
Learn this Appalachian folk song in honor of the star that guided
the magi to the Christ child. Find out if anyone you know is
familiar with it and could teach it to you. (Take the time!) Or
check a local music store’s folk section. (If that fails, try
shopping around on the internet.) The words are:
Bright mornin’ star’s arisin’
Bright mornin’ star’s arisin’
Bright mornin’ star’s arisin’
Day is breakin’ in my soul.
The daily prayer of the Orthodox churches gives us these lovely
verses for the solemn feast of the Epiphany:
“The magi who had been led on their way by a divine
star stood before you in wonder at your marvelous birth;
and bearing gifts they see the sun who rose from the
virgin cloud.
Let the people who sat in darkness see shining forth the
light that knows no evening,
him whom the stars once manifested to the fire-
worshipping Persian kings.”
Glory in heaven and peace on earth, now and forever!
From Bethlehem to Jordan… The feast of the Baptism of the Lord is the last day of the
Christmas season. This year the feast occurs this Monday,
January 9th. At daily prayer this day, the Orthodox churches pray:
“Let us assemble in spirit, O faithful, at the streams of the Jordan
that we might behold a great and mighty wonder.
We shall see the Creator of all made manifest as he comes to be
baptized.
Let us pass, O faithful, from Bethlehem to Jordan. For behold,
the light which came into the darkness there begins to overcome
the night.”
Find out the date of your baptism. Ask a relative, or write to the
parish that baptized you. Write the date on the new calendar.
Celebrate the anniversary this year by participating in the
Eucharist. Spend some time reflecting on your Christian mission
– your part in spreading God’s love.
When Jesus was baptized, he came out of the water and heard a
heavenly voice say, “You are my beloved; with you I am well
pleased.” Listen for this voice today whenever you “come out of
the water” – the shower, the snow or rain, the swimming pool, the
sudsy kitchen sink. Glory in heaven and peace on earth, now and
forever! Alleluia! Amen!
Missing Person Report:
I am sorry to report that a theft has occurred in our outside crib
scene this year.
At some point the week after Christmas some misguided soul felt
the need to take our manger and baby Jesus from the outside
Nativity scene on Argonne Drive. I can remember at least six
years ago or so the same manger and baby Jesus were taken from
our outside Nativity set. I wrote about it in my bulletin article at
the time. Miraculously and wonderfully it suddenly re-appeared
before the end of the Christmas Season that year. Hopefully, the
same thing will happen again this year. We can only hope!
How sad that someone feels a need to do such a thing! It
certainly it is not as awful as the fire that occurred recently at St.
Monica church in Creve Coeur. It seems that an arsonist
deliberately set their crib scene on fire in the church. That was
horrendous! While not on a par with a that senseless act, still, the
taking of sacred objects, meant for religious devotion and on holy
ground, is disrespectful and shameful and very wrong.
Let us all hope that whoever is responsible for this will rethink
their motives and their behavior, repent, and return the manger
and the baby Jesus back to us. Again, we can only hope!
Happy New Year everyone! And…I’ll see you in church!
Msgr. Jack
1-3-5
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MASS INTENTIONS Monday, January 9
6:45AM Sue Emory
8:15AM Mark Sexton
Tuesday, January 10
6:45AM Dolores Zintel
8:15AM Special Intention
Wednesday, January 11
6:45AM Florence Scheuer
8:15AM Paul Anthony
Thursday, January 12
6:45AM The Schmidt Family
8:15AM John Augsburger
Friday, January 13
6:45AM Dick Anthony
8:15AM Deacon James L. Burton
Saturday, January 14
8:15AM Jim Boland
5:00 PM Kelly Carr
Sunday, January 15
7:30AM Don Dohm
9:00AM George Hensley
11:00AM People of St. Peter
6:00PM Thurman & Thekla Anderson
MASS SERVERS
Saturday, January 14
5:00PM Charlie Hughes, Tommy Reh, Will Riggan
Sunday, January 15
7:30AM Andrew Sears, Cohen Wagner,
Joseph Carmody
9:00AM William Huggins, Nicholas Kramer,
Charlie Moffat
11:00AM Luke Missey, Lauryn Allgeyer, Ryan Kramer
6:00PM Kathryn Thomas, Christopher Lilly,
Joe LaBarge
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Scheduled Eucharistic Ministers - January 14/15
Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( )
Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister?
Call Bob & Trish Martin 821-3303
Saturday, January 14
5:00PM: B. Wellinghoff, K. Uxa, M. Bender, K. Boyd,
P. Boyd, S. Schoelch, L. Schrock, J. Temme
Sunday, January 15
7:30AM: T. Booth, J. Booth, L. Flick, P. Ragland,
M. Welsch, K. Kelley, M. Elli, J. Sulze
9:00AM: M. Lewis, T. Appelbaum, J. Maddock,
M. Raizman, (B. Banta), (S. Randall),
(B. Martin), (H. Bernsen)
11:00AM: M. Schmit, V. Frome, L. Abeln Meyer,
J. McCarthy, G. Meesey, K. Komotos,
M. E. Campbell, (J. Kammer)
6:00PM: C. Cassidy, R. Cassidy, J. Gau, K. Stillman,
M. Lorbert, R. Gamble, S. Jensen, G. Jensen
LECTORS Time First Lector Second Lector
Saturday, January 14
5:00PM Peter McCall Maureen Wessels
Sunday, January 15
7:30AM Edd Jennings Sharon Hartman
9:00AM Ken Mersmann Randy Krone
11:00AM Betty Nordmann Charlie Nigh
6:00PM Gina Jensen Paul Byorth
January 8, 2017
EUCHARIST FOR THOSE WITH CELIAC DISEASE If you suffer from celiac disease, or have any wheat allergies
that prevent you from receiving the Body of Christ at Mass,
please send an e-mail to the address below with your contact
information so that we can inform you of how we are able to
provide low gluten hosts for you.
Please send an email to this address with “Eucharist” on your
Subject Line: [email protected].
Please note that hypo-allergenic incense
will be used at all
5:00pm, 9:00am and 11:00am
weekend Masses.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 8, 2017 Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12
Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38/Ps 29/
Mt 3:13-17
Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Ps 8/Mk 1:21-28 or Heb 1:1-6 and
2:5-12/Ps 8/Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28
Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Ps 105/Mk 1:29-39
Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Ps 95/Mk 1:40-45
Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Ps 78/Mk 2:1-12
Saturday: Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19/Mk 2:13-17
SCHOOL LITURGY SCHEDULE January 11 Weekday K-8
January 18 Weekday ` K-8
January 25 Conversion of St. Paul K-8
Bless your Door on Epiphany
Epiphany, Sunday, January 8, 2017
Blessed chalk will be available for
you to bless the doors of your home.
20+C+M+B+17
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January 8, 2017
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
the parish office (966-8600) for a registration
form.
The Welcoming Committee
Christmas Flowers
Donated in Memory of and in Honor of:
Eva & John McCracken, Bob & Nora Wilmes, David & Nellie Jozwiak, Cynthia Thomas, John A. Solari,
Bobbie Solari, Gus Bernsen, Ryan Family, Kelley Family, Holly Gilliatt, Don Dohm, Robert Schmit, Al &
Alice Schmit, Bill & Margaret Dwyer, John Dwyer, Joe Boyts, Walter Dayhuff, Oscar & Becky Dayhuff,
Mugli Family, and Eleanor Miller, Marie Schopp, Charles Shell, Ray & Kay Laramie, Edward Herman,
June Weber, Vincent & Dorothy Biedenstein, Grover & Carolyn Stewart, Marion & Suzanne Lopez, Gene
& Bev Collins, Dave Harrison, Judy Harrison, Mary & Joe Rudy, Ed Veazey, Bridget Foody Albright, Henry A. Stillman, Janet
& Ken Meek, Arthur & Esther Cramer, Henry & Barbara Stillman, Donald Cavanaugh, Adolph & Eleanor Cavanaugh, Fred
& Anna Evers, Art & Mary Jane Noss, Jessie & Richard Meyers, William H. Hellenbrand, Margaret Hillenbrand, Ervin
Dierker, Bill Hillenbrand, The Koetting Family, James & Ernestine Short, Rita Smith, Gene & Agnes DeSalme, Vernon
Baldridge, Edwin Harding, Albert Lock, Helen Lock, Baba Beres, Ann Mack, Joseph & Clara Pollard Family, Curt Weingart-
ner, Lawrence Fangmeier, The Nestor & Blind Families & Friends, Bill Powell, Emma & Albin Schottroff, Francis O. & Marga-
ret C. Harris, The Gwazdauskas Family, The D’Antonio Family, Atilio J. Arrillaga, Angel & Rosa Zardgetto, Carlos Estrada,
Deceased members of the Power & of the Downes Families, Wehrstein & Biehl Families, Paul & Harriett Murphy, Thomas Von
Hatten, Jack Groll, Lorraine May, Margo Skinner, Claire Peppin, Jeanne & Bud Meesey, Bev Shortal, James Shortal, Louise
Mattli, Joseph Funke, Robert McDonald, Paul & Theresa Douthit, Paul Douthit, Jr., Michael Douthit, Cindy Douthit, Alice Dale,
Henry & Betty Dale, Elaine & Ray Schuttenberg, Julius & Dorothy Meyer, Edith Schrock, Bev Shortal, Jeannine Prost, Bill
Conzelman, Barbara & Frank Corley, June Jessee, Graciela Hartenbach, John A. Shaw, Robert A. Fassel, Ginny Taylor, Dianne
Marzaloes, Debbie Riley, Rick Jaudes, Michele Jaudes, Mel Pence, Ken McManus, Ed Schu, Jean Schu, Mike Schu, Zinkle Fam-
ily, Filion Family, Seframm Family, Marge & George Snodgrass, Richard Sandvos, John & Marcella Layton, Miss Eileen Di-
Pasco, Bernice Diel, Earl Davis, Dr. Charles Nigh Family, David L. Campbell, John Tracy, Kenn Haack, William & Violanta
Pfile, Richard Walter, Joe & Marilynn Preis, John V. Kelly, Hubert & Kathryn Shafar, Barbara Jean Kelly, Chester & Mary
Davis, George Trollope, Jr. , George & Mabel Trollope, Sr., Devereaux Family, Joe Weyerich, Edith & Andrew Kunkel, Albert
& Linda Howe, Mary Julia Dix Smith, Bertha Julia Jaegers, Gerald McKean.
STS. TERESA & BRIDGET FOOD PANTRY
"FOR I WAS HUNGRY AND YOU GAVE ME FOOD..."
Thank You St Peter Parishioners!! Through your generosity
of food and money donations our parish has made many hungry
families and homeless people lives better. We are beginning a
new year of giving and serving the hungry just as Jesus
directed. Please continue your support to this very important
ministry.
Our first opportunity to serve the poor and hungry in our
city is JANUARY 16th. Food donations are welcome all month
long.
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 for us to carry.
Thank you from The Giving Tree Ministry
The Giving Tree Ministry would like to thank everyone who
supported the 2016 Giving Tree. Once again the parishioners of
St. Peter showed their overwhelming generosity by donating over
4000 gifts & nearly $6000.00 in gift cards.
New Covenant Ministries, Kirkcare, YWCA Headstart,
Fostering Faithful Families & St Vincent dePaul were very
grateful for all the donations.
Many thanks to the staff at St. Peter Rectory for their support and
the many volunteers including the 5th graders at St. Peter School
who helped by making ornaments, decorating the tree, sorting and
loading the gifts.
God bless you & have a Blessed and healthy 2017!
Gerri & John Meesey
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January 8, 2017
St. Peter’s has a CYC Chess Team and
we would love more members to compete! All
parishioners in grades K-8 are eligible to join.
Our next Qualifying CYC Tournament will be
January 14 at Duchesne High School. Placing
in the top 10 of an age division advances play-
ers to the CYC Chess Championship in March. The cost is $11/
tournament. We have an active and competitive team and would
love more players!
If you would like more information or would like to get your
player signed up, contact Courtney Dunn at courtneym-
[email protected] or 314-368-1811.
We would LOVE your help collecting Box
Tops for St. Peter School! This is an easy
way for our school to earn money for
needed supplies and improvement efforts.
Please clip your Box Tops and collect
them in a Ziploc or envelope that you can turn in at the rectory
office, or place in the offertory basket. Our school very much
appreciates your help!
ST. PETER SCHOOL NEWS The 470 students and staff thank you for your
generous spiritual support this year. Our students
continue to excel academically and serve God by
serving those around us through our virtue of
Compassion.
Registration for the 2017 – 2018 school year will
begin on January 27th and will stay open until
classes are filled. We anticipate that we will have
a strong enrollment again next year. Please make
sure to register early to ensure your child’s place-
ment, especially in the Preschool and Kindergar-
ten.
For personal school tours and information please
call: 314-821-0460 ext. 2.
May God richly bless your family this Christmas
season.
Dr. John Freitag, Principal
ST. PETER ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Looking for a way to get more involved in the parish? Consider a
position on the board of the Athletic Association! There are sev-
eral Sport Director positions opening up over the next few
months, as well as opportunities to help with the golf tournament,
Christmas tree lot and beer booth at St. Peterfest.
If interested, contact Dominic Orlando at
“Family life is more peaceful & things are easier.”
"FOUNDATIONS OF PARENTING" Learn the Authoritative, Democratic Style of Parenting which is
linked with the most successful child outcomes. Children are
more likely to become independent, self-reliant, socially ac-
cepted, well behaved, and academically successful.
Foundations of Parenting Class - Begins 1/18 Wednesday Evenings 7 – 8:30 pm
Six Sessions
January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 St. Peter Parish Library, Ursuline Hall
ALL ARE WELCOME! For more info or to register visit:
stpeterkirkwood.org, search Foundations of Parenting
"I wish I had these tools a lot sooner."
YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP ANNUAL HAITIAN BIRTHING KITS
Please help the Young Families Group collect supplies to put
together the annual Haitian Birthing Kits. These kits are very
simple but help save many lives by ensuring clean supplies for
mothers and babies during the delivery. We need your help in
collecting the supplies needed for the kits. The helping hands tree
will be in the gathering space at the back of church. Please take
a hand and return the supplies under the tree by February
5th. Thank you in advance for making this year a success.
Supplies needed:
Receiving blankets
Small baby stocking cap
Baby t-shirts (no onesies)
Bath size bar of soap (mild like ivory)
Full size bath towels
Wash cloths
36in square of muslin or sheet
Twine or twill tape
Single edge razor blade with cover
Latex or plastic gloves
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January 8, 2017
FOOTBALL ANYONE? Is your 4th Grade son interested in playing football next fall? The Junior Griffin Foot-
ball program is looking for players who are entering the 5th grade in the fall of 2017.
Aside from teaching the great sport of football, we emphasize development of strong character and the importance of
faith in action. Your son will have the opportunity to become stronger physically, emotionally, mentally and morally
while having fun playing this great game.
Practices and home games are at Vianney High School in Kirkwood. Practices start in August 2017; games start in early September, and
run through mid November. This program is open to any players, regardless of where they plan to attend high school.
For details, please contact Steve Roseman -- 5th grade head coach and longtime St. Peter parent and parishioner. Steve can be reached by
email at [email protected], or phone at 314-420-8227.
A Night in Paris St. Peter Parish Father Daughter Dance
January 21, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the St. Peter School Gym
All parish fathers/special friends and daughters pre-school-8th
$25/couple, $5/additional daughter
Register https://saintpeterkirkwood.weshareonline.org/St.PeterParishFatherDaughterDance
Volunteer www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B094EACA62FA75-father
Email a photo to [email protected] for slideshow
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January 8, 2017
SANCTUARY LAMP CANDLES – A NEW PRACTICE
We held our annual Mass of Remembrance on November 2 where we remembered and honored all those who had
died in the previous year, especially those buried from St. Peter. Beginning this week, we are going to start a new
practice to continue to remember and honor them. Each week a new sanctuary lamp candle will be placed in the
lamp. On each candle will be written the name of one of those buried from St. Peter during this last year. We
will communicate in the bulletin each week the upcoming dedications.
For January, here are the scheduled dedications:
January 9 Joseph W. Weyerich
January 16 James Dirnberger
January 23 Margaret Ann Platt
January 30 Lorraine L. May
Please remember these, and all our faithful departed, in your prayers.
EXCITING NEW OPORTUNITY FOR GRANDPARENTS
St. Peter Parish is forming a Chapter of the Catholic Grandparents Association. This is a
worldwide organization to promote the role of grandparents to assist parents in providing a
greater Catholic atmosphere in family life. The Catholic Grandparent Association of St. Peter
will hold its first meeting on Saturday morning, January 14, 2017, from 10:00 to 11:30AM in
the School Dining Hall.
All grandparents are welcome!
SEASONS OF HOPE
A St. Peter Support Group for the Bereaved
A Christ-centered support group is for you if any of these are true:
You are looking for friends in Christ to share your journey of sorrow.
You’ve been trying to figure out the meaning of your grief.
You want to get on with life but haven’t been able to.
You are open to new ways of coping with your grief.
You find comfort in the teaching of Christ.
You don’t want to feel alone anymore.
Our Lord assured us that those who mourn are blessed, and that they shall be comforted. Seasons of Hope offers bereaved parishioners an
opportunity to come together to share in God’s love. Seasons of Hope helps us explore mourning through scripture, prayer, reflection
activities and faith sharing. Come and be comforted.
Seasons of Hope, Season One meets for six sessions. Anyone who is mourning the loss of a loved one is encouraged to attend and invited
to bring a guest. Please note new location -join us in the Teachers’ Lounge at St. Peter School, Mondays beginning December 5 -
February 6, 7-8:30pm.
Monday, January 16 & Monday, February 6
Please RSVP to: Kay Komotos, [email protected], 314.221.8104
Adapted from Seasons of Hope Guidebook: Creating and Sustaining Catholic Bereavement Groups, © 2007 by Donna MacLeod. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL CORNER Thank you to the St. Peter parishioners who sponsored a needy family at Christmas. Your participation is bringing Christmas joy to
those that struggle throughout the year in providing basic necessities for their family. If you still want to help those in need, please con-
sider donating to St. Vincent dePaul using the blue collection envelopes sent to your home or the collection boxes located at each church
exit.
Vicentians go into the homes to evaluate needs, pray and to see the face of Christ in those we serve. If you know of someone that needs
help, please have them call (314) 289 6101 ext. 2220.
Do you know that you can donate your car and receive a tax deduction? We accept all vehicles, running or not. Proceeds from the sale
of donated vehicles fund our transportation assistance program to include car repairs and purchases. To donate a vehicle call
(800) 322-8284.
To learn about other services offered by St. Vincent dePaul, please visit our website svdpstlouis.org.
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ROOM AT THE INN St. Peter hosted nine guests on Friday evening, 12/16/16, and Saturday morning,12/17/16. We opened our doors to 4 adults and 5 chil-
dren in need of a place to stay. Thank you to the following people who brought food or helped in some other way: Joan Turnure, Brian
Fitzgerald, Judy Jackson, Jane Shea, Wally Schmieder, Liz Alexander and her family, Ray Buehler, Carol Bouchard, Jeannie Thorn-
berry, the Price Family, Carin Moore, Debbie Mulligan, Kara Wurtz and Wendy Decker.
St. Peter hosts clients from Room at the Inn on the third Friday of every month! We always welcome new helpers. Please call Katy Mul-
doon at 314-608-0360 or email her at [email protected] if you would like to know more about this ministry.
To sign up to help or bring food, go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0949A5A62FA46-stpeters . Compliance with the Archdioc-
esan Safe Environment Program is required to host (5:30 to 8:30 pm) or stay overnight but not to provide food or clean up. Thank you!
ST. PETER 50 PLUS CLUB What is the 50+ Club at St. Peter?
We are 50 years or older--young at heart, and like to have fun
We enjoy being with other parishioners who are age 50 and
older
What’s required? A $10 annual membership fee – that’s it!
To join, please email John Strebeck ([email protected]),
or come to one of the meetings (see below)! You can also mail
dues to: Charlene Henke, 439 N. Geyer Road, 63122.
Save the Date:
January 18 –
Lunch in Town, 12:00 Noon, PJ’s Restaurant. Please join us
as we have lunch together at PJ’s Restaurant in Kirkwood (123
West Jefferson Ave.). Look for us in the room in back. No spe-
cial occasion-- just want to have lunch, stay warm and social-
ize. Look forward to seeing you! Questions, please call
Charlene Henke (966-4168) or John Strebeck (440-6145).
TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE
“And the Word became flesh.” John 1:14
December 24/25, 2016 December Month-To-Date Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 2117
Envelope Donations $ 25,760. $ 83,705.
Loose Donations $ 5,795. $ 10,244.
Weekend of December 24/25 Total $ 31,555. $ 93,949.
Auto Debit Weekly Allocation $ 7,960. $ 31,841.
Online Giving Weekly Allocation $ 2,102. $ 12,065.
Year-end Contributions $ 0,000. $ 8,500.
Total Actual $ 41,617. $ 146,355.
December Weekly Budget (4 weeks) $ 40,288. $ 161,152.
Over/Under + $ 1,329. < $ 14,797. >
“And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” Luke 2:19
December 31, 2016/January 1, 2017 January Month-To-Date Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 2117
Envelope Donations $ 26,557. $ 26,557.
Loose Donations $ 1,227. $ 1,227.
Weekend of December 31/January 1 Total $ 27,784. $ 27,784.
Auto Debit Weekly Allocation $ 7,960. $ 7,960.
Online Giving Weekly Allocation $ 12,541. $ 2,541.
Total Actual $ 48,285. $ 48,285.
January Weekly Budget (4 weeks) $ 34,418. $ 34,418.
Over/Under +$ 13,867. +$ 13,867.
January 8, 2017
ST. PETER GUIDEBOOK & DIRECTORY All Parish families should have received the brand-new Guide-
Book & Directory in your mailbox last week. If you have joined
the parish since we began working on this book or did not receive
one, please feel free to stop by the parish office for a copy of this
book. The businesses who advertise in the book helped provide
this service at no cost to our congregation; so we encourage
you to patronize those businesses and to think of them as your
needs arise throughout the year.
If you are interested in advertising your business in the book next
year, contact [email protected] for more information.
Please familiarize yourself with the ministries and organizations
at our church located in the front of the book. An electronic PDF
version of the Guide Section of the book is available to download
to your computer, smart phone, or tablet at your convenience.
To download the Online Guide Section:
1. Visit www.GuideBookPublishing.com/booklist.php.
2. Click on our state followed by our city.
3. Click on the name of our congregation to download the
book.
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January 8, 2017
KIRK CARE The Kirkwood Community Food and Financial Assistance Or-
ganization has been lending a helping hand since 1982. Kirk
Care serves families in the Kirkwood R-VII school district
boundaries with food and utility bill assistance.
A basket has been placed in the rectory entrance for non-
perishable food donations. Thank you for helping the families
of Kirkwood. For more information contact Jennifer McCoy,
314-960-9873.
ST. PETER YOGA FUSION CLASS—2016 The TUESDAY night class is taught by Catherine Enslin of
St. Peter Parish. Catherine is an AFAA certified group fitness
instructor and an ACE certified personal trainer.
Date: Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 5:30 to 6:30pm
Cost: $25 for 5-week session
Drop in classes are $8.00.
Class minimum - 10 people signed up on a
monthly basis to continue classes.
Location: Msgr. Deutschmann Room
Payment for class is due by January 3. For questions contact
Barb Michael with Optimal Lifestyles, Inc. at 314-984-0592.
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The THURSDAY night class is taught by Mary Beth Wilczak.
Mary Beth is an AFAA certified group fitness instructor.
Date: Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 5:30 to 6:30pm
Cost: $20 for 4 week session
Drop in classes are $8.00
Class minimum – 8 people signed up on a
monthly basis to continue classes.
Location: Parish Library
Payment for class is due by January 5. For questions contact
Barb Michael with Optimal Lifestyles, Inc. at 314-984-0592.
TAI CHI CLASSES TAKING A HOLIDAY BREAK Tai Chi classes are taking a break for the holidays. We will re-
sume Thursday Mornings at 9:00 on January 12th. Plan to join us
in the New Year! Just $5/ class.
Please pray for the safety and well being of the
following loved ones of our parishioners who
have been called to military service: US Army
Chief Warrant Officer 2, Cpl. John R. Weber, III,
USMC, Major Matthew Kelly, Michael C. Wood,
Army, Airman Joseph Sidlo, M/Sgt Don Haga, A/C
Christine Haga, Sgt. Erik Thompson, Warrant
Officer Alicia G. Mejia-Adkins, Sgt. 1st
Class Michael Adkins, US
Army, Sgt. Mark Nitz, USMC, Major Mark Jackson, IV, Captain
Jeremy Reynolds, US Army, Pfc. Josh P. Stack, Capt. Christopher
Moskoff, US Army, Captain Robert Winkler, US Army, Lt. Kevin
Jackson, LT CPL. Thomas Weber, USMC, LCPL. E. Conor Decker,
Major Joseph G. Skryd, USMC, Conner Hardesty, USMC, Mason
Barnett, USMC, Brig. Gen. Douglas A. Sims II, US Army, &
Command Master Chief, Maria Strader, USN.
Names will remain on the Pray For The Sick list for 4 weeks then
are automatically deleted. To be included on this new list, you
need to call the Parish Office 966-8600. A call to the Rectory
Office is necessary to request additional weeks.
Harold Brown (2)
Pat Whitworth (3)
Jon Lavin (1)
Betty Moriarity (1)
Kathy Kelley (4)
Richard Klump (4)
Chris Smith (4)
TOGETHER AT BAPTISM
January 1, 2017
Vincenzo Micheal Farrell, son of Micheal & Gina
Farrell.
Please remember the deceased and their loved ones in your
prayers: Marie Josephine Mackay, mother of Paul Mackay,
Mary Tyson, and Ann Hoette.
Rose Spears, wife of Walter Spears, mother of
Walter, Mark and Jeffery Spears and sister-in-law
of Ann Spears.
The Welcoming Committee would like to
announce the “New Arrivals to our
Parish Family” for December 2016.
Let us remember them in our prayers and
aid them in catching that great St. Peter
spirit we all know and love.
Please welcome:
Jill & Christopher Bracy Roy & Caroline Brummer
Ross Curcuru Dan & Christy Curran
Ryan & Jill DeGeeter Chuck & Mary Dougherty
Madina Olsen Matt & Kristi Yehling
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