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We, the members of Immaculate Conception Parish of Maplewood, Missouri, are a vibrant, diverse and growing Catholic community, welcoming and serving all,
faithfully and compassionately in Christ.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH 2934 Marshall Avenue
Maplewood, Missouri 63143 Rectory: 645-3307 • FAX: 645-0672 • Parish Hall: 644-6787
E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.icmaplewood.com Twitter: @ICmaplewood
PARISH PASTORAL STAFF Father Kenneth Brown, Pastor
Deacon Ken Clemens, Parish Life Coordinator 314-645-3307 Ext. 201, 314-607-2510, 636-394-9048
Father John Paul Hopping, Sacramental Minister 314-828-0442
Rev. Mr. Clyde McEntire, Deacon (Retired) Sister Mildred Glosemeyer, Music Ministry
Kathleen O’Reilly, Parish Nurse, 314-644-6805
PARISH STAFF Eva May, Administrative Assistant, 314-645-3307 Ext. 202 Colleen Eichler, Campus Manager, 314-645-3307 Ext. 206
Daniel Jenkins, Maintenance Assistant
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Teresa Lunte, Chair
Ellen Simmons, Co-Chair Marie Mudd, Secretary
Deacon Ken Clemens, Robert Bott, Arlene Cleary, Tom Hannan, Deborah Lee
Schedule Saturday Mass: 4:00pm Sunday Mass: 9:00am Daily Mass: 8:00am
SVDP Food Pantry: Saturdays from 9:30-11:00am
Please pray for: Mike Devlin, Jeff Haislip, Marilyn Welty, Rita Kippenberger, Madelyn McClure, Richard and John Graves, John Biondo, Everleigh Lauber, Penny Branham,
Malcolm Drydren, Andy Ellermann
MASS INTENTIONS Monday, October 31, 8:00a.m. Parishioners Tuesday, Noveber 1, 8:00a.m. Parishioners Wednesday, November 2 8:00a.m. Parishioners Thursday, November 3, 8:00a.m. Parishioners Friday, November 4, 8:00a.m. Parishioners Saturday, November 5, 4:00p.m. Sylvester Beletz Sunday, November 6, 9:00a.m. Ken Clemens, Sr. Confessions are held on Saturday’s from 3:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m., Thursday’s after 8:00 a.m. Mass, or by appointment.
PARISH NURSE NOTE
Prayer on Election Day
Lord God,
In your infinite wisdom, you gave human beings the power to govern themselves in this world. Those living in a democracy are fortunate to have the privilege of self-determination through regular election of leaders.
Help me to take full advantage of this privilege and never fail to cast my vote for the best qualified person, remembering that every vote counts. Let me diligently analyze the issue and candidates and then give my vote to the one who is most in accord with Christian principles. Help me to make the right choices as I go to the polls and send forth Your Spirit to enlighten and guide those who are elected.
Don’t forget to RSVP for the Senior Luncheon scheduled on November 14th by calling 644-6805.
Blessings, Kathleen O’Reilly, Parish Nurse
Ministry Schedule for November 5/6, 2016 Tue: Nov.1st EM’s: K. Lubbers, S. Lohkamp Sat. EM’s: L. Gustafson, S. Kennedy, L. Gustafson, E. Evans Sun. EM’s: S. Lohkamp, D. Moran, B. Elliott, C. Konersmann Tue: Nov. 1st Lectors: K. Kloeckener Sat. Lectors: C. Haislip, D. Voelker Sun. Lectors: T. Bircher, L. Nations Sat. Servers: B. Gustafson, L. Sabourin Sun. Servers: D. Nations, N. Springer Tue. Nov. 1st Usher: J. Haislip Sat. Usher Captain: L. Gustafson Sun. Usher Captain: C. Davis Sun. Greeter: S. Lohkamp, M. Tillman Sat. Gifts: The McClure Family Sun. Gifts: White/Campbell
STEWARDSHIP Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown
mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:7&8
What happens when you turn a fire hose on and no one is holding it? It flails about doing more harm then good. That's what happens when you vote without forming your conscience. The Catholic Church teaches that the issues such as the death penalty, unjust war, torture, the failure to respond to those suf-fering from hunger of lack of health care or unjust immigration policies, should weigh on the Catholic conscience, but these "are matters for principled debate and decisions." Issues like religious liberty, abortion, embryos specifically for embryonic stem-cell research, cloning and euthanasia are "things we just never do, as individuals or a society." VOTE with a CATHOLIC CONSCIENCE... and add whatever is foremost is your own heart and mind. Revisited excerpts from the Oct, 2012 St. Louis Review Editorial: Weighing the Issues, Preparing to Vote.
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK Sunday, October 30 9:00a.m. MASS/PSR/ WORLD MISSION’S BAKE SALE 12:00-3:30 p.m. GREEN SOCIAL Monday, October 31 10:30a.m. SENIOR EXERCISE 1:00p.m. QUILTING Tuesday, November 1 OFFICE CLOSED 7:00p.m. CHOIR Wednesday, November 2 Thursday, November 3 9:00a.m. SMALL FAITH 9:30a.m. QUILTING 7:00p.m. MEN’S PRAYER Friday, November 4 8:30am-2:00p.m. ADORATION Saturday, November 5 4:00p.m. MASS Sunday, November 6 9:00a.m./10:15a.m. MASS FOR THE BEREAVED/PSR 8:00a.m.-12:00p.m. PANCAKE BREAKFAST
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Wednesday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Phil 3:17 — 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; 2 Thes 2:16 — 3:5; Lk 20:27-38 [27, 34-38]
Scripture Reflection Questions: 1. Imagine yourself up in a sycamore tree, looking down at your life. Where do you see Christ present? Where do you need new perspective on your life? How present are truth, compassion and justice in your daily routine? How close to, or distant from, the Lord are you? 2. If Jesus met you in the street and said,"Today I must stay at your house," what would you do next? What would you hope for? What would you fear? 1st Collection for October 22/23, 2016: $2,876.75 2nd Collection: $505.00 Online Giving: $915.25 For online giving go to: https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/1357
October 30, 2016
L’Arche St.Louis, local member of the 50 year-old International organization, is a faith-centered community sharing life with persons who have a developmental disability. We are looking for full-time assistants (up to 40 hours per week). We are also currently hiring part-time assistants. Evening and weekend availability a must for the part-time. Minimum of 15 hours per week. We will provide training. Send inquiry or resume to [email protected].
On November 5th from 5:00-6:00 p.m., we will be celebrating the late Sylvester Beletz's would be 100th birthday. Light refreshments will be provided at the back of church.
Attention married couples - enjoy a 'date day' and 'Walk in the Park'. Together, the two of you walk in a nature setting and will remember several of your greatest times together beginning from when you were dating until now. Sunday, November 6, a walk of up to 1 1/2 miles (can be less if you wish) begins with your arrival between 1:00PM and 1:30PM at Powder Valley Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Road, St. Louis, MO 63122 (off Geyer Road near West Watson Road). At the end of the walk, water and a snack will be provided. The married couple 'Walk in the Park' is sponsored by the couples and priests of Gateway Marriage Encounter and is free of charge. Please register your attendance by sending your names by email to Joe and Laurie Coultrip: [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you on a day you will remember forever.
The all parish Advent Wreath Making Potluck will be held on Sunday, November 27th at 4:00 in the parish hall.
2017 MARCH FOR LIFE The 44th Annual National March for Life. January 26-28, 2017. If you have any questions/concerns, please call 314-434-4900
Mass for the Bereaved will be on Sunday, November 6th at 9:00 a.m. We will pray in a special way for our loved ones who have died recently and for all of our deceased loved ones.
RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: If you know someone who might be interested in becoming Catholic or if you would like more information about your faith, contact Deacon Ken Clemens. 314-607-2510 or 314-645-3307.
FROM THE DESK OF DEACON KEN Jesus had a particular love for tax collectors. He chose one as an apostle (Matthew) and attended a banquet where many were present. He told a parable of a tax collector who was holier and prayed better than a devout Pharisee. Now, in today’s gospel, Jesus invited himself to the home of Zacchaeus, the chief tax collector of Jericho. All of this infuriated the Jewish people, for they regarded tax collectors as traitors and sinners. They were especially hated because a significant amount of the taxes paid was sent to Rome. Obviously it was not the fault of these Jewish tax collectors that Rome had conquered Israel; but because they collaborated with the Romans and did some cheating on the side, they received the hatred of their fellow citizens. Zacchaeus was a small man in a land where biggest meant best. We are not told why he was so anxious to see Jesus. Perhaps, he had heard that Jesus favored “his kind of people.” Whatever the reason, the thought of seeing Jesus so captivated him that he became like a little boy and ran down the street and climbed a tree to see over the crowd. Zacchaeus must have nearly fainted when Jesus stopped right under his tree and asked to spend the night in his home. Typically, the people murmured, “He’s gone to a sinner’s house as a guest.” This “sinner” confided to Jesus that he was not what the people said. He explained that he would give half his belongings to the poor, and if he defrauded anyone, he would repay four times over. Jesus praised him, blessed his house, and called him a “son of Abraham.” Jesus promised that those who go out on a limb for Him will not be left sitting alone. He too went out on a limb for us, becoming a most undignified spectacle in order to invite Himself into our lives. Love causes us to do unpredictable things. Sometimes it drives us right up a tree. Question: The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that it is morally obligatory to exercise the right to vote. But this seems false since for most of history there have been no systems of voting and, even today, there are many who cannot vote. How can the Catechism claim that voting is a moral obligation? Answer: The Catechism reads as follows: “Submission to authority and co-responsibility for the common good make it morally obligatory to pay taxes, exercise the right to vote, and to defend one’s country” (No. 2240). The Catechism speaks to a worldwide audience wherein people live under different forms of government. The principles must be adapted to specific situations. To speak of a moral obligation to “exercise one’s right to vote” presupposes that one has a right to vote. Thus, the Catechism does not and cannot impose an obligation on those who have no right to vote. Further, the moral obligations specified in this section of the Catechism, while generally binding, are not absolute. For example, the general obligation to participate in the defense of one’s country might be overruled if the engaged war is an unjust one. We should generally observe the civil laws, but not when they are unjust or contrary to God’s law; if, due to social unrest and threats of violence, one cannot reasonably vote without grave risk, they are morally excused, etc. Thus, not every moral obligation is absolute. Have a blessed week.
