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SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD MARCH 27, 2016
HOLY INFANT CATHOLIC CHURCH 627 DENNISON DRIVE BALLWIN, MO 63021 PHONE: 636-227-7440 www.holyinfantballwin.org
REV. EDWARD STANGER, PASTOR REV. THOMAS VORDTRIEDE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. TIMOTHY FOY, ASSOCIATE PASTOR
DEACON DANIEL HENKE DEACON DANIEL RAIDT
SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD MARCH 27, 2016
SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD MARCH 27, 2016
MASS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY EUCHARIST Saturday: 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:15 a.m. and 12 Noon
WEEKDAYS Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:30 p.m. until all are heard or by appointment.
WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS
Welcome to all who have come to pray with us on the Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord! Whether you're just having a look, or are searching for a place to worship, we're delighted to have you here. We trust that our worship will be joyful and encouraging to all and hope that you find a warm welcoming community here at Holy Infant Parish. Please call us at the parish office, (636) 227-7440, if we can be of help to you or if you would like to become a member of our parish.
LECTOR SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 4:00 p.m. Eileen Buehrle Tony Catlett 5:30 p.m. Joan Daues Ken Daues SUNDAY, APRIL 3 7:00 a.m. Marcia Critchell Susan Doering 8:30 a.m. Teresa Colletti Matthew Knipshild 10:15 a.m. Jody Hauf Bob Hauf 12:00 p.m. Sean Bender Ian Watson-Hirsch
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 8:00 a.m. Jordyn Krakoviak Jared Lakamp 4:00 p.m. Jessica Lemanski Leo Paul Lombard Maria McAdamis Nicholas McClintock 5:30 p.m. Caitlyn McDermott Gabby Meis Haley Meyer Lily Meyer SUNDAY, APRIL 3 7:00 a.m. Austin Middendorf Emma Ray Miller Charlie Mitchell 8:30 a.m. Taryn Moore Emily Morgenthaler Ryan Neuner Grant Newsham 10:15 a.m. Molly Nicholson Angela Payne Marin Peterson Matthew Potter 12:00 p.m. Grace Hughes Madeline Imig Grace Johnston Tommy Licata
GIFT BEARER SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 4:00 p.m. Betty McCormick and Mary Smith 5:30 p.m. Marcel and Caridad Naddaf SUNDAY, APRIL 3 7:00 a.m. Joan Calia and Pauline Nocifora 8:30 a.m. Trace and Francine Woodrum 10:15 a.m. Marc and Susan Potrzeboski
BULLETIN NOTICE DEADLINE
Bulletin notices are due on Friday nine days before the weekend bulletin at 9:00 a.m. Please submit to:
DYNAMIC CATHOLIC, ALIVE!
Happy Easter! Christ has opened for us the way to a new life! The Resurrection of Christ is the principle of our own resurrection, now by the justification of our souls and one day by the new life he will impart to our bodies (CCC, 658). “We firmly believe, and hence we hope that, just as Christ is truly risen from the dead and lives forever, so after death the righteous will live forever with the risen Christ and he will raise them up on the last day” (CCC, 989). How can you experience new life in Christ today? archstl.org/dynamic
WEDDING BANNS
RICHARD SMITH AND JENNIFER BRADSHAW
PASTORAL STAFF Patricia Foley, Director of Religious Education
Tim Claudin, Director of Youth Ministry
RELIGIOUS STAFF Sister Laurentia Cusack, R.S.M. Sister Rosario Delaney, R.S.M.
PARISH OFFICE Beata Gordon, Office Manager
Monica Sabatino, Office Assistant Kris Mispagel, Child Safety Coordinator
Mary Thieret, Accountant Mary Winkelmann, Bulletin Editor
[email protected] Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
HOLY INFANT SCHOOL Rebecca McQuaide, Principal
Phone: 636-227-0802 Fax: 636-227-9184 www.holyinfantschool.org
HOLY INFANT PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION
248 New Ballwin Road Phone: 636-227-0802 Extension 3
YOUTH HOUSE 237 Nancy Place 636-227-7440 Extension 128
CONVENT 239 Nancy Place 636-391-1528
SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD MARCH 27, 2016
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, MARCH 27 EASTER SUNDAY A 10:34 , 37-43; P 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; C 3:1-4 1 C 5:6 -8; J 20:1-9 L 24:1-12 7:00 a.m. Stella Pauline Kmiecik 8:30 a.m. Bob Strain 10:15 a.m. Members of Holy Infant Parish 12:00 p.m. Dorothy Brenner MONDAY, MARCH 28 A 2:14, 22-33; P 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; M 28:8-15 6:00 a.m. Wan Obermeier 8:00 a.m. Linda Yettke TUESDAY, MARCH 29 A 2:36-41; P 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; J 20:11-18 6:00 a.m. Intentions of Gene and Rosemary Bestgen 8:00 a.m. Terrence Neist WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 A 3:1-10; P 105:1-4, 6-9; L 24:13-35 6:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Sr. Rosario Delaney THURSDAY, MARCH 31 A 3:11-26; P 8:2, 5-9; L 24:35-48 6:00 a.m. Intentions of Wally Lewis 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Marilyn and Jim Chappuis FRIDAY, APRIL 1 A 4:1-12; P 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; J 21:1-14 6:00 a.m. Marlene Armstrong 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Derek Lancaster SATURDAY, APRIL 2 A 4:13-21; P 118:1, 14-21; M 16:9-15 8:00 a.m. Norine Jakobe 1:00 p.m. Richard Smith & Jennifer Bradshaw Wedding 4:00 p.m. Matthew O’Grady 5:30 p.m. Members of Holy Infant Parish SUNDAY, APRIL 3 A 5:12-16; P 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; R 1:9-11 , 12-13, 17-19; J 20:19-31 7:00 a.m. Joseph Smith 8:30 a.m. Anna Mae Mernah 10:15 a.m. Intentions of Gerri Bergman 12:00 p.m. Agnes LaBruyere
Dear Parishioners,
I would be remiss not to thank publicly all those who helped us arrive at the glory of Easter here at Holy Infant!
First, thanks be to God for the faith that he has entrusted to us and for his crucified and risen Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ; what a gift this faith has been to us and continues to be. We are so grateful our two associate pastors – Fr. Vordtriede and Fr. Foy - give of themselves so generously to our parish, especially in the celebration of our liturgies. Our thanks to Deacon Dan Henke who throughout the Lenten and Holy Week celebrations assisted us at the altar. So many ministers served the parish as well: Communion ministers, lectors, servers, ushers, greeters. And a special thanks to everyone on our liturgy teams who, once again, pulled together a prayerful program for all of Holy Week and Easter. We are blessed beyond measure with our choirs, cantors and musicians who gave of their time not only at the liturgy itself but in some long hours of practice.
Thanks to our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) team, namely: Laura Marlo, Fr. Vordtriede, Deacon Ken Clemens, Patricia Foley, Tessie La'O, Mark Nealon, Christina Snyder, Joyce Wiltrakis, and Jim Snyder who prepared those received into the Church at the Easter Vigil.
We are delighted to welcome those who were baptized at this year’s Easter Vigil: Chris Meador, Mike Silverio and Lindsay Carr. Congratulations to our newly confirmed, including: Gina Reinkemeyer, Jesse Suess, Regina Wright, Skylar Zagleski and David Maurer. We also congratulate those who received the Eucharist for the first time and were also confirmed: Tiffany Calzone, Kirk Donald, Corenna Johnson, John "Travis" Lavin, Rachel Sestrich and Shawn Williams.
My personal thanks to the Holy Infant office staff who during every high season go the extra mile to make sure every person is cared for and every detail attended to. Thanks to that devoted, hard working group of volunteers who cleaned and prepared the church for the weekend. I think everyone would agree that the church decorations were particularly beautiful this year. Thanks to those who did all that work. A special word of thanks to our many volunteers who, in a few short days before the Triduum, transformed our church into something we could be proud of.
And thanks to all of Holy Infant parishioners. I hear so often from visitors to the church how warmly welcomed they feel at our parish.
Finally, thanks to Pope Francis who in his simplicity and straightforwardness has helped us all to emphasize more ardently the joy of the Easter gospel.
A blessed Easter to you and your family!
Alleluia! He is Risen!
This is the night, when Christ broke the prison bars of death and rose victorious from the underworld.
Our birth would have been no gain, had we not been redeemed.
O wonder of your humble care for us! O love, O charity beyond all telling,
to ransom a slave you gave away your Son! O truly necessary sin of Adam, destroyed completely
by the Death of Christ! O happy fault that earned so great,
so glorious a Redeemer. O truly blessed night worthy alone to know the time
and hour when Christ rose from the underworld!
From the Easter Proclamation at the Easter Vigil
SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD MARCH 27, 2016
HOLY INFANT PARISH CALENDAR
Monday, March 28 - Financial Accountants, Team 2 - Quilters, 9:30 a.m., Lower Cafeteria - PSR Classes, 3:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 - Men’s and Women’s Bible Study, 9:30 a.m., Holy Infant Room - Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions and Catholic Novenas, 7:15 p.m., Chapel Wednesday, March 30 - Joyful Hope Prayer Group, 6:30 p.m., Adult Education Room - RCIA, 7:00 p.m., Rosario Hall - Holy Infant Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 p.m. Choir Room - Stewardship’s Communication Strategy Team Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Holy Infant Room - Rosary for Intentions of World Peace, 7:00 p.m., Church Thursday, March 31 - Women’s Bible Study, 9:00 a.m., Holy Infant Room Friday, April 1 - Legion of Mary, 9:30 a.m., Holy Infant Room Saturday, April 2 - Px90 Meeting, 7:00 a.m., Lower Cafeteria - First Saturday Devotions, Video and Confessions, 8:30 a.m., Church - 7th Grade Father/Daughter Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Upper Cafeteria Sunday, April 3 - Divine Mercy Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Church - Athletics Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Lower Cafeteria
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
“I have seen the Lord!” John 20:18
Mary Magdalene reported to the disciples that she
had seen the Lord. When we go to Eucharistic Adoration, we too, can proclaim that we have seen the Lord. The
Blessed Sacrament is the risen Christ. Please consider committing to a specific hour.
For information contact: Ricardo and Teresita La’O
at (636) 391-1997.
STEWARDSHIP Through March 13, 2016 (Week 37)
“He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.”
Acts 10:38
On this Easter Sunday, allow Jesus to fill your mind, body and soul. Pray for guidance on how to live your life, open your heart to those in need and give thanks to God for all that He has given you.
STEWARDSHIP TITHE FOR THE POOR Three percent of our offerings are tithed to the poor and needy.
Quarter Weekly Quarter to Date 1/1/16 to 3/31/16 $ 1,804 $ 10,743
ATTENTION 7TH GRADERS
The 7th Annual Father-Daughter Dinner and Father-Son BBQ events are
coming! The Father-Daughter Dinner is Saturday, April 2nd at 7:00 p.m. The
Father-Son BBQ is Saturday, May 7th at 8:30 a.m.
These events are open to all 7th grade parish families and have been very popular with dads and kids alike.
For more information on the dinner contact Sean Walsh at (314) 550-0391; for information on the BBQ contact Joe Correnti at (314) 478-4198. Mark you calendars and plan to join us.
Prayer Requests
Colton Armengol Laurie Breneman Jenny Burcke Jerry Calcagno Marilyn Chappuis Manuel Fabros Anna Facenda Maddie Foppe Sharon Girth Rosemary Girth Joseph Hauf Peggy Harber
Joan Morelli Angelina Nocifora Joey Paez Reva Phillips Baby River David Schilli Francey Schilli Margaret St. John Dan Tarleton Sam Taylor Peggy Tomasek Rich Utt Patty Wiesehan Mary Willett Gwen Wroble
Brandon Huels Betty Johnson George Jost Sharon Kempf Gene King Jeannie Lanham Ron Laupe Barb Lindsay David Londe Peter MacArthur Alberta Mackowiak Debra Majda
Father Daughter
Father Son
Weekly Year-to-DateOffertory Received 13,695$ 627,715$ Offertory Received - Electronic 46,426$ 508,851$ Special Donations 51,465$ Holy Day Collections 44,502$ End of Year Contributions 14,489$ Tuition Earned: 33,741$ 1,248,417$ Total Income: 93,862$ 2,495,438$ Budget Required: 64,411$ 2,383,207$ Over/(Under) Budget 29,451$ 112,231$ Building Repair Fund 2,482$ 40,023$ Endowment Fund 205$ 2,554$ PSR Program 200$ 838$ School Annual Fund 160$ 7,515$ Tuition Assistance Fund 1,613$ 35,288$ Youth Ministry Program 275$ 2,854$ Special Collections: 87,939$ Priests' Retirement 2,288$ Catholic Relief Services 2,011$ Holy Land Good Friday 983$ Other 60$ Number of Families Enrolled in Faith Direct - 525
SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD MARCH 27, 2016
ST. PATRICK CENTER CASSEROLES
On Saturday, April 2 the hamburger casserole will go to St. Patrick Center and on Thursday, April 7 the green bean casserole will go downtown. Please mark your calendar for next month: both casseroles will go downtown on Thursday, May 5. Thank you for feeding these hungry people. Please call Mary Ann Dust at (636) 394-3963 or Geri Batz at (636) 391-7154 for a pan or recipe.
CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH
The following women will be presenting the Women’s CRHP Retreat on April 9 and 10. Jennifer Brinker Judy Hess Mary Ann Carney Ging Ruiz Chrissy Chilton Patty Swain Angie Christ Josie Valdeabella Marie Fox Denise Wilson Doreen Gilliam
It’s not too late to join them! This is a wonderful opportunity to renew your relationship with Christ and to connect with other parishioners.
If you would like more information, call Chrissy Chilton at (314) 910-0310 or email [email protected].
Can you help us? Contact Amy Ratzki at (314) 603-3089 or [email protected] to volunteer food or serving help for the weekend.
Father Stanger is celebrating 25 years in the priesthood. To honor his service, a special luncheon reception will be held in the upper cafeteria immediately following the noon Mass on Sunday, April 24th. All are welcome!
If you have photos of Fr. Stanger’s service while at Holy Infant, please email them to: [email protected] by April 15th.
PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK
Help stop potential drug abuse and save lives by turning in unwanted and expired medications. The Ballwin Police Department is sponsoring this prescription take back on Saturday, April 30 at the Police Department from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. You can bring any prescriptions you are not using for safe disposal. Other locations include Chesterfield Mall Parking Lot, Clarkson Valley Executive Center, Ellisville Police Department, Eureka Police Department and Fenton City Hall.
SPRING SOCCER
There will be a spring soccer program available for the boys and girls of the parish ages 5 to 12. The program will begin in early April. For more information, please call Marty at 314.393.1164.
JONAH PRAYER MINISTRY
Jonah Prayer Teams will be available next weekend, April 2 and 3, after the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday and after the 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Masses on Sunday. The
teams will be by the baptismal font. Your privacy and confidentiality are always top priority. We want to pray with you and for you.
GUIDE BOOK AND DIRECTORY ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
We are in the process of updating Holy Infant’s annual Guide Book and Directory. This book will be the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of our parish. The book is being provided at no cost to our parish, including the mailing to each family, and again is being subsidized by local businesses that advertise in it. If you own or manage a business and would like to find out about advertising in our book, please call the parish office, (636) 227-7440, during office hours. Survey results by Guide Book Publishing show that 92% of families would rather patronize a Guide Book and Directory advertiser over a non-advertiser. “It will pay you” to advertise in our next Guide Book and Directory.
UPDATE MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Does our parish database have your family membership record correct? Here is your chance to update your record for Holy Infant’s annual Guide Book and Directory (if you haven’t already done so). It is time for us to update our database with any changes, additions, or deletions that may have occurred in your family over the past year.
Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved? Are you preparing to move soon? Are all of your children still at home and are they all included in your membership record? Do you NOT want your record published?
If you have not already informed the parish office about changes to your record, please let us know now, so that the information in the next Guide Book and Directory will be correct. Please call the parish office, (636) 227-7440.
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In Loving Memory… “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes
in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.” John 11:25-26
Estelito Abueg Family Elaine Addis Barry Alt Family James Antonacci Family Virginia Arends Family Larry Bahr Edna Bahr Henry J. Bahr Emily Bainter Family Barbieri Family Jeff Barnhart Frederick Berghaus Family Virginia Bickert Larry Blair Family Brad Blank Family Be y Block Family Walborg & Bernhardt Blohm James Branca Family Raymond Brune Family Steven Buritsch Family Carr Family Berry Chaston Mr. & Mrs. Claude Cissell Larry Colonna Family Berneice Connor Mary Cook Family Emerico Corpus Family Brian Coruender Neal Courtney Nel Cox Family Ma Dazey Family Donald Deters Family Mike Dillon Family Donald Dinkelkamp Family James Dolan Family Corey J. Donnelly Dorothea Duba Family Lisa Durham Family Thomas Duwel Family David Dwyer Family Chad Edwards Family Rick Effer Family Lawrence Elchinger Family Brian Fallon Family Gene Fanning The Fendler Family Thomas Ferkol Family The Fischer and Hayes Families Eva & Clark Fitzgerald Mark Flenniken Maurice Flenniken Family Joseph Flores Family Robert Flowers Family Eric Freeman Robert Fritz
Marian Linkogel Witla Lis Frederick Lis Sylvester Liss Jeffrey Logullo Family Marie Lombard Sophie Lulek John Majda Family Paul Mallery Family Robert Maloney Family Frank Manley Dorothy Manley Joseph & Kathryn Marcinko Gregory McAndrews Family Patrick McGauley Family Dennis McGowan Patrick McGrail Family Jack McNiff Joe McNiff Rose Mebruer Robert Mesenfechter Family Allan Meyers Family Mr. and Mrs. H.N. Mildens en Mark Mispagel Family Maurice Mongeau Thomas A. Morris James Murphy Family Doris and Warren Nappier Joseph Ness Family Steven Nicholson Family Josephine Nimer Dennis Novak Family David O'Brien Family Joan O s Family Jesse Paden Thomas Pandolfo Family Daniel Petry Family Robert Phillips Family Francis Picataggio Family Pineda Family Poisson Family Henrie a Polack Walter Polack Charles & Sophie Potcnjak Peggy Reavy Tom Reeves Family Rehagen Family James Reilly Family Carolyn Riley Edward Riley Carolyn Robbins Mark Rosenthal Family Mr. & Mrs. Frances Ruch and Family James Rung Martha Rybinski
Mathilda & Herman Sandbothe Wayne Schaeffer Family Ted and Marion Schafers Ma hew Scheer Robert Schlemeier John Schneiders Famly John Schulte Family Aaron Sestrich Family Dennis Simpson Family Harry L. Simpson Joseph Sinibaldi Family Robert F. Sloan Chuck Smith Bernice Smith Family John Stack Angela Stack John J. Stack Jr. Mack & Pa y Stoner Lena & Daniel Stoner Jim Stoverink Family William Strake Family James Sturm Family John Suellentrop Family Eugene Sullivan III Mary Sullivan Steve Tadrick Family Daniel Tarleton Family Bruce Thompson Family Those who provide care for the sick Pa on Thrasher Lorren Thrasher Josefina Valdeabella Family Marlowe Valdeabella Michael VanVooren Family Kirk Volding Catherine Wasielewski James Weikart Ma hew Weis Family Carol Weiss Family Fr. Joe Welshmeyer Maureen Wheeler Family Adele & William Wieners Aaron Wigington Family Isabel and Wilbert Willerding Paul Winter Family Dorothy Winters Bernard J. Winters Sr. Carol Wolf Family Ann Wood James Wroble Sco Yanker Family Arthur Ye ke Family David Zimmerman Family
Angel Fritz Clem Garcia Mae C. Garvey Joseph F. Garvey Daniel Giblin Family James Gilliam Family Donald Goedeker Family Nathan Goldstein Family Frank & Pauline Gorsky Frank Gotay Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gotay Joe Grass Family Ma hew Grassi Family Dorothy Hanes Family Mark Hanes Family Eugene Hanneke Family Richard Hansmann Family Patricia Hart Don Hayes Shawn Hendrickson Mar n Henricks Tim Heppermann Family John Hesemann Famly Michael Hildebrand Family Arthur G. Hodgson III Alois and Gen Holam Marilyn Hosenfelt Family Spencer Hurst Family Dale Husenica Family Glen Jarvis Theresa Jaworski Will Jones Family Robert Kayser Family Ed Keady Jane Keady James Kelle Family John Keplinger James Kick Family Jean Kirchner Family Ann Klees Les Klees, Sr. Cpl. Les Kleese, Jr. Larry Kleinhoffer Kenneth Koepke Family Roy Koester Family Larry Kolar Robert Kolf Family Helen Konecki Linda Krull Family Edna & Raymond Kuntz Flora & William Kuntz Shawn Lally Family Kenneth Laune Family Mary Levinson Family Albert Linkogel
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THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. Alleluia! Easter is always, but especially in this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the victory of God's gentle but invincible mercy raising up Jesus, "faithful witness, the first-born of the dead" (Revelation 1:5), "first-born among many brothers [and sisters]" (Romans 8:29), conquering death in all its forms, in all of us in the human family.
In Luke's Vigil Gospel, heavenly messengers send the women forth: "Remember what [Jesus] said to you" (Luke 24:6). In John's Gospel, the empty tomb likewise "sends forth" Mary Magdalene, Peter, and the Beloved Disciple, who believe though they do not fully understand. Finally, Luke's evening "Emmaus" Gospel sends us forth, as "missionaries of mercy," assuring us that we will encounter the Risen Lord, today and every day, in "the stranger" we meet along life's journey, in "the Word that makes our hearts burn within us," and "in the breaking of the bread” (see Luke 24:32, 35).
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
WOMEN’S RETREAT AT WHITE HOUSE
White House Jesuit Retreat has several upcoming retreat opportunities for women. Spend 3 days on the beautiful 80 acre White House campus high on the bluffs above the Mississippi River in South St. Louis County. Retreats at White House are based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. They are silent, guided retreats and there is no set fee to attend. White House operates on a free-will offering basis, requiring only a $50 deposit to register. All meals and private lodging are included. Upcoming retreats: April 4-7; May 19-22; May 26-29. For information—www.whretreat.org or 314.416.6400.
ATTENTION ALL SENIOR CITIZENS!
The City of Florissant has partnered with Memory Care Home Solutions, St. Catherine Retirement Community, Bent-Wood Nursing & Rehabilitation and Life Care Center of Florissant to provide this FREE event for all senior citizens called the Aging My Way Resource Fair. Gift cards will be raffled, there will be give-a-ways at the booths, free donuts and coffee will be served, and there will be over 75 booths of senior citizen information at this event. The goal of this fair is to provide information and resources to senior citizens who are “Aging in Place” in their homes and senior citizens who are considering senior living options such as Retirement Communities, Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Facilities. Call the City of Florissant Senior Office at (314) 839-7604 for more information. The Aging My Way Resource Fair will be Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 9:00 a.m.—12:00 noon at the James J. Eagan Center, #1 James Eagan Drive, Florissant, MO 63033.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Archdiocese of Saint Louis has an opportunity for a full-time Evangelization Coordinator. This position is part of the Office of Laity & Family Life and is located at the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO. Please visit archstl.org/node/4392864 for the complete job description. Qualified candidates may submit their resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to [email protected].
PRO-LIFE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Respect Life Apostolate: We need volunteers to assist with an office project on April 7 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury. To volunteer, contact Maureen at [email protected] or (314) 792-7559. Birthright of Wentzville: Volunteers needed to help with the 5K and 1 mile walk on April 23. Contact Diane at (636) 327-8170. Birthright of Hillsboro: We are offering beautiful Mother’s Day cards to send to a loved one while donating support to Birthright of Hillsboro’s mission to assist families in crisis pregnancies. Call Cathy at (314) 708-3800.
PRO-LIFE ACTION DAY APRIL 6, 2016
Missouri Right to Life is hosting a “Show Me Life” action day at the Missouri State
Capitol to encourage our legislators to pass pro-life legislation. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. Following lobby, a rally will occur at noon in the rotunda. Deadline for bus transportation from the St. Louis area is March 28. Contact MRL at (573) 635-5110 or (314) 434-4900 to register or to obtain more information.
PROJECT RACHEL & PROJECT JOSEPH
The services of Project Rachel and Project Joseph are available to anyone who has been wounded by an abortion experience and is seeking healing. Services include free, confidential, professional counseling, monthly spiritual support group meetings, healing retreats, spiritual direction and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. For information contact the Respect Life Apostolate at (314) 792-7555.
VOLUNTEERS FOR SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH
If you are a female between the ages of 20-35 and are looking for an opportunity to volunteer and share in the mission and ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph, consider the CORE Volunteer program. Contact Sister Kathleen Eiler, SCJ at 314.443.1234 for information.
SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD MARCH 27, 2016
Dear Faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, I offer to you my deepest greetings of joy and peace on the Solemnity of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ—Happy Easter! Easter is to the Church year what Sunday is to each week—highlight of rest and rejoicing. Its vivid symbols of fire, water and exultant song reminds us that Christ has overcome sin and death. Because of that we know, in the words of Pope Francis, that when everything is said and done, we are infinitely loved by God. Let us pray that the light of Christ will shine in our hearts this Easter and reach out to others through us. We know that our Savior lives. Let us share with others the joy of knowing that they are loved by God! I ask that you keep in mind that the collection for Regina Cleri, the residence for our retired priests, is today. You know how generously the retired priests served you and how you counted on them. Now, in turn, they count on you and are grateful for your generous support and prayers. I pray these are days of blessing for you and your loved ones. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson Archbishop of St. Louis
SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD MARCH 27, 2016
THE MIRACLE OF DIVINE MERCY The message of Divine Mercy is that God is merciful. He is Love itself poured out for us and He wants no one to escape his merciful love. The promise of Jesus to Saint Faustina is that His Merciful Heart grants complete pardon to souls (plenary indulgence) that will go to Reconciliation and receive the Eucharist during Easter.
The Significance of Divine Mercy Sunday Our Lord’s promise to grant complete forgiveness of sins and punishment on the Feast of Mercy is recorded three times in the Diary of Blessed Faustina:
• “I want to grant complete pardon to the souls that will go to Confession and receive the Eucharist on the Feast of Mercy” (1109).
• “Whoever approaches the Fountain of Life on this day will be granted complete forgiveness of sins and punishment” (300).
• “The souls that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion will obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment” (699).
Our Lord is emphasizing, through this promise, the infinite value of Confession and Communion as miracles of mercy. He wants us to realize that, since the Eucharist is His own Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, it is the Fountain of Life (300). “How painful it is to Me that souls so seldom unite themselves to Me in Holy Communion. I wait for souls and they are indifferent toward Me. I want to lavish My graces on them and they do not want to accept them. They treat Me as a dead object, whereas My Heart is full of love and mercy” (1447).
So the Feast of Mercy is both a reminder and a call. It is a reminder that He is truly present and alive in the Eucharist, filled with love for us and waiting for us to turn to Him with trust. It is a call for us to be washed clean in His love through Confession and Communion. God promises unlimited grace.
How to observe the Feast of Mercy: 1) celebrate the Feast on the Sunday after Easter; 2) sincerely repent of all our sins; 3) go to confession before Divine Mercy Sunday; 4) receive Holy Communion on the day of the Feast; 5) venerate the image of the Divine Mercy; 6) be merciful to others through our actions, words and prayer on their behalf.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is among the Catholic Church’s most popular prayers and is meant to be said every day at 3:00 p.m. The chaplet uses a five decade rosary and asks for Mercy with a short prayer on each bead.
Sunday, April 17 6:30-7:45 p.m.
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Join Host Zip Rzeppa as he interviews these Holy Infant parishioners to help us all embody
The Year of Mercy as the “revolution of tenderness” described by Pope Francis:
♦ Kate and Michelle Treese share their story of coping with
profound grief and finding God again after the loss of their beloved husband and father
♦ Deanna McClintock Lester, author of Love Bends: A Forest of Family Trees, shares the complexities and blessings that are unique to blended/stepfamilies
Don’t miss this opportunity to keep growing in
faith, mercy and charity! All are welcome!
SOLEMNITY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD MARCH 27, 2016
In the 1930’s Jesus appeared to a young Polish nun, to ask her to tell the whole world about His Divine Mercy—His love and forgiveness that waits to welcome every humble sinner into His arms. Pope John Paul II canonized that holy little nun, St. Faustine Kowalska and made the Sunday after Easter the Feast of Divine Mercy.
JESUS’ LOVING DIVINE MERCY Holy Infant Parish will unite in prayer during this Year of Mercy in a special way on Divine Mercy Sunday. Pope Francis invites us to join with Catholics all over the world to pray for God’s Mercy upon us and for that Mercy to flow through us out to everyone in our world. Bring the whole family and reflect on how Jesus longs for each of us to say with our whole hearts: “Jesus, I trust in You.”
Divine Mercy Children’s Program: Call Teresita La’O at 314.520.7088 to reserve your child a spot. From 1:15 to 2:45 we will have babysi ng for infants and children up to age 3. For children ages 4-9, we offer the “Jesus I trust in You” children’s ac vity in which the children will learn how to give their fears to Jesus and trust in His love, from a ny Easter Bunny and some actor ‘apostles’! Reserva ons needed for both. No drop-ins. (Bring children to the Nursery and rooms in the 5th grade hallway.)
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