Seven Holy Founders Parish

Parish Mission Statement “We, the community of Seven Holy Founders, invoke the Spirit

to lead us in worship, education and SERVICE. Through the teaching of Jesus, we are led by HOPE to promote healing.

As people of FAITH, we support our Parish with our time, talent and treasures.”

6741 Rock Hill Road – Affton, Missouri 63123-3198 Tel: 314-638-3938 – Fax: 314-638-0613 – Website: www.foundersaffton.org

Seven Holy Founders Parish

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 25, 2016

Dear parishioners: It's not too late! Thanks to all who have registered to come to a reception for "Beyond Sunday" this Sunday af-ternoon at 12:30pm, or Tuesday

evening, September 27th at 7pm. It's not too late for those who we not able to register to join us at one of the receptions. The gatherings will give you the opportunity to visit with fellow parishioners. We will hear a brief pres-entation on how the Beyond Sunday Campaign will support Catholic Education now and in the fu-ture. We will also be able to share thoughts on how the 40% of monies collected in the parish will be used! And of course, we will be able to ask you to consider making a pledge to the campaign. As you probably know, over 1100 middle-class grade school and high school students were given tuition grants totaling $1.8 million for this school year. Combined with grants that were already available for low income families from the Archdi-ocesan "Alive in Christ" and "Today and Tomor-row" programs, over 5000 children received tuition assistance for this school year. Beautiful! Amazing! So, come if you can. I look forward to seeing you. If you are not able to attend one of the receptions, please call the Rectory and we will be able to get comprehensive “Beyond Sunday” information to you. Also, plan on joining us on Saturday, October 1st for our Fall Festival! Invite family, friends, chil-dren, grandchildren and any alumni that you know! We hope this can be a “Fun Raiser” for all who attend. Pray for a beautiful day for all who at-tend. Oh yes, and of course, we can still use some volunteers! In Christ, Fr. John 1406

PARISH STAFF: Fr. John Brennell — Pastor [email protected] Fr. Donald Buhr — Retired Rev. Mr. Thomas E. Forster — Deacon [email protected] 753-4577 Rev. Mr. Thomas A. Schiller — Deacon [email protected] 486-8600 Sr. Patricia Kofron, ASCJ — Pastoral Associate [email protected] Mrs. Jenifer Broyles — PSR Coordinator Mrs. Gail Duvall — Parish Business Manager Child Safety Coordinator — 638-3938 Mrs. Mary Eggleston – Music Coordinator — 842-4049 Rev. Mr. Charles W. Lombardo — Deacon (Retired) Website: www.foundersaffton.org FAITH FORMATION (PSR) Website: www.shfpsr.org 633-0123 [email protected] Youth Ministry — St. Louis Life Teen www.saintlouislifeteen.org Seven Holy Founders, Secular Servites [email protected] | secularservites.org St. Vincent de Paul Society: 631-8248 School: Holy Cross Academy: 475-3436

LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 7am, 9am, 11am Monday through Friday at 8am in the Church. Saturdays at 8am in Church. Holy Days & Holidays: Consult the bulletin.

SACRAMENTAL SCHEDULE Baptism: Celebrated by appointment only. Call the Rectory Office for Baptismal Prep Class details etc. Reconciliation: Saturdays from 3pm to 4pm. Marriage: As soon as marriage is contemplated, contact the Rectory Office at least 6 months prior to the desired date to schedule the wedding and preparation. No wed-dings are scheduled during Advent and Lent. Communion to the Sick/Shut-Ins: Call the Rectory. Sacrament of the Sick: 1st Saturday of the month after the 8am Mass and upon request. Devotions to Our Lady of Sorrows: All other Satur-days of the month after 8am Mass. St. Peregrine Devotion: Mondays after 8am Mass.

Presider’s Schedule for October 1st & 2nd

4:30pm Fr. John 7am Fr. Don

9am Fr. John 11am Fr. John


Parish Calendar Sunday Monday

September 25, 2016 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00am Mary Goersch 9:00am Carl Heumann Sr. 11:00am SHF Parishioners 9:30am RCIA/Mary Rm. 12:30pm Baptisms

Reception in the Parish Hall 12:30pm

September 26, 2016 Saints Cosmos and Damien, Martyrs

8:00am Chuck Dresner 10:00am SHF = Seniors Having Fun/P. Hall 3:15pm Dance Class/P. Hall 5:00pm SHF Working Through Grief Together/ Meets at Breakfast & Burgers across the street 6:30pm PSR

September 27, 2016 Saints Vincent de Paul, Priest 8:00am Genevieve Carroll 9:00am Adult Bible Study Brd. Rm. 7:00pm Rekindling the Faith Resumes/Brd. Rm.

Eucharistic Adoration In the Ursuline Chapel from 7am to 9pm

Reception in the Parish Hall at 7pm

September 28, 2016 Saint Wenceslaus, Martyr Saint Lawrence Riuz and Companions, Martyrs 8:00am Carl, Marie & Eileen Bier & Marlene Bier Harris Coffee & Donuts in the Mary Rm. after Mass 9:00am St. Juliana Quilters/St. Juliana Rm. 7:00pm Prayer Workshop with Fr. Don/Jos. Rm. 7:00pm Secular Order/Mary Rm. 7:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal/Church

September 29, 2016 Saint Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels 8:00am John Conrath 2:30pm Cook-In Team I/P. Hall 3:00pm Youth Choir Rehearsal/Church 7:00pm Praying With Scripture/Mary Rm.

September 30, 2016 Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church

8:00am All Souls

October 2, 2016 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00am Intention of Joe & Sharon Debrecht on their 50th Wedding Anniversary 9:00am Helen Jansen 11:00am Francis Schlueter 9:30am NO RCIA

Special Envelope: Permanent Diaconate † Week of Grace and Prayer Begins ….

October 1, 2016 8:00am Larry Hummel Sacrament of the Sick

3pm to 4pm Sacrament of Reconciliation

4:30pm Jerry Koerper 6:30am SYB Men’s Rosary/Jos. Rm. 7:00am SYB Men’s Prayer Group/Jos. Rm.

Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday Friday

Saturday Sunday


Deacon Charlie Lombardo JoAnn Lombardo Melvin Frank Geraldine Rosenthal Mark Preiss Theresa Twellman Alice Bertheaud Sue Risler Anna Heritz David Lansford Robert Abbott Bob & Nancy Schukai Bea Blaskow Louise Carcagno Linda Makarewicz Jennifer Shipp Paul Chuckray Douglas Pelikan Matthew Kadera Hailey Walker Jack Manson Brandon Pudlowski Tom Buhr Aubrey & Marge Miller Christine Bial Ron Blackmon Katherine Kiparski Dolores Bertels Suzanne Kolb Bill & Kathy Baragiola Herman Krus Arlene Welling Alice Shelton Ken Maass Richard Rodriguez Arnold Stratman Jane Hochthure Jill Feltmann Scott Prindable Sandra Hottovy Joshua Miller Arthur Turgeon

Don Alwine Judy Lowe Donalyn Pieschel Cissell Tim Becker Lucille Barr Angela Rauh Deacon Ted Rodis Caroline Farrel Marilyn Jansen Leo Hylla Jim Baragiola Jeanne Alphin Dottie Wanko Helen Bangert Linda Virga Jerald & Elaine Fortner Thomas & Ginger Nolan Dorothy Vorst Bill Wren Janice Huether Theresa Panneri Fr. Edwin Albers, OFM Sr. Maureen Fitzgerald Salle Schreier Lisa Petro Rita Wobbe Marilyn Bockius Jerry Fraley Larry Manion Rose Marie Scimemi Betty Rumbolo Greg Bear Cecilia Feltz Charles Conroy Mark Kruetzman Mike Susanka Debbie Dowdell Leo O’Leary Herbert “Skip” Reh Mary Ann Fries Dan Knobbe Donald Enz

In Loving & Prayerful Memory of Mary Goersch

From her Loving Husband Paul and Family

Donations for September 11, 2016 $7,917.22 was collected in con-tribution envelopes to the Gen-

eral Fund. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

III Sarah Gray & Joseph Ryan

John Posgay Beloved Husband of Betty Posgay

Praying with Scripture Year of Mercy Deacon Tom Schiller and Parishioner Bill Lampe are hosting a 'Praying with Scrip-ture' study that began Thursday, 9/22/16. Given that this year is the Year of Mercy, we thought we’d pray with the

book The Holy Year of Mercy: A Faith-Sharing Guide With Reflections by Pope Francis. The book covers a piece of Scripture each week with Pope Francis giving a reflection on the passage. The book provides a lot of questions for discussion and growth. Remaining dates are: 9/29, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 in The Mary Room. All Thursday evenings 7pm. Do NOT feel like you have to attend all sessions to be a part of this! Please email Tom Schiller at 486-8600 or [email protected] to reserve your place and a book. The investment is $11.

WEEK OF GRACE AND PRAYER: A Retreat in Everyday Life In his prayer for the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis said, “Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!” Participating in the Week of Grace and Prayer retreat in everyday life is a great way to discover that gift. Starts October 2nd. Pray privately 30 minutes each day and meet privately with an experi-enced spiritual companion 30 minutes each day for one week, afternoon or evening, at your convenience. This is an individually directed retreat tailored to your own deep desires. Committed couples also have the option to participate as a couple. Spiritual companions are not members of our parish, nor may accompany anyone they know. Brochures and registration forms are located in church. If you have questions, please contact Sr. Pat at the rec-tory (314-638-3938) or email her at [email protected] . Registration NEEDED ASAP. There is no registration fee, but retreatants are invited to share the costs as they are able. More info at www.weekofguidedprayer.org.


Come out and join us for a day of fun for the whole family! Seven Holy Founders

October 1st, 3pm to 10pm The events will include: — Food & drinks, — Volleyball Tournament, — Inflatables,

— Human Foosball, — Kids Games, — Chuck-a-luck Volleyball Info: Co-ed adult volleyball tournament will start at 3pm in the SHF Gym. All levels of play are en-couraged!!! Minimum 6 players/team. SHF graduates, consider grabbing your classmates and making a trip back up to the gym!!! If you are interested in playing in the tournament, please contact Genie at [email protected] or 952-1080. Cost per team/$30. Indicate competitive or recreational. Questions or to volunteer to help, feel free to contact Melanie @ [email protected] or 314-283-5719. Volunteers needed! Please pick up a volunteer form in the back of church to volunteer one hour or more of your time. Desserts are needed for the Fall Festival: Donations of cakes, pies, brownies, cookies, etc. either home baked or store bought would be appreciated. Please drop off your goodies between 12:00pm and 2pm in the Hall or bring to the Dessert Booth when you come later to enjoy the festivities. Many Thanks!!!

SHF Men’s Faith Group...Strengthen Your Brother (SYB) is a gathering of parish men to assist one an-other on our faith journey. Next SYB meeting is Saturday, October 1st.. Contact Bill Lampe @540-3651 or at [email protected] for discussion topic/obtain discussion material. Our discussion and prayer encour-ages our individual faith development. All men are welcome to attend. SYB will meet in the Jos. Rm. Some come @6:30am to say the Rosary; others @7am for the discussion of how the material may guide us. Coffee is served.

We’re celebrating TWO years of Saint Louis Life Teen! This Saturday, October 1st marks two years of Saint Louis Life Teen. We are grateful for your many prayers & support and look forward to all that God will continue to do. Please contact Lauren ([email protected]) if you wish to join our prayer team or make a donation for retreats & scholarships. St. Therese of Lisieux, pray for us! ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS! Please join us this Wednesday, Sept. 28th from 7-9pm at Bishop DuBourg High School (use Clifton Ave. entrance) for the final installment of our "Promise" series. See www.saintlouislifeteen.org for info.


BVM Sodality News Wednesday, September 28th—Quilters at 9am. In the St. Juliana Rm.

Attention all Parish Ladies And your Friends!!! Please join the Alumni Moms for a day of fun at Wild Sun Winery in Hillsboro,

MO, on Thursday, October 13th. We will carpool at 11:30am from the lower church parking lot (Aliceton & Rock Hill Rd.). Alumni Moms will furnish a salad & snacks. Wine, other beverages, & limited menu items are available for purchase. Reservations, please, by Oct. 9th with Karen @842-2679 or Barb @842-1295.

Our September 26th meeting begins at 10:30am, with social time at 10am. We will be having our picnic lunch of Fried chicken, slaw, potato salad and desert at this meeting. Please join us. Call Joe Bublis at 314-631-8873 for cost and reservations.

LIFT News….. All ladies of the parish are invited to join our LIFT Saturday morning hour of faith sharing. Next meeting is Oc-

tober 22nd in the Mary Room. We gather at 8:30 am. Discussion begins at 8:45 am. ??? Please contact Annette Cook at 223-1764 or [email protected]. For a schedule of up-coming topics, check out LIFT under Ministries on our website www.foundersaffton.org.

Life Chain On Sunday, October 2nd all are invited to partici-pate in the Life Chain. Participants from around the city will gather at various abortion-related facilities and other high-visibility locations. SHF parishioners will join parishioners from St. Gabriel the Archangel and St. Raphael the Archangel at the corner of Jamieson and Chippewa (in front of Catho-lic Supply) from 2pm to 3pm. We’ll stand side by side, “chain-like”, holding signs with a Pro-Life message, to proclaim a silent, peace-ful and prayerful witness for Life to those passing by on the street. Please join us.

2016 Friends for Life Parish Campaign Friends for Life -The Archdiocesan Respect Life Apostolate is conducting its annual Friends for Life Parish Campaign. By being a Friend for Life, you dem-onstrate your commitment to respect and protect all human life, especially the most vulnerable of our broth-ers and sisters as the Gospel of Life calls us to do so. On Oct 8th and 9th, members of our parish Respect Life Committee will be at the church exits soliciting your support for the spiritual, educational, public policy and pastoral programs and outreach of the Archdiocesan Respect Life Apostolate. Thank you for your faithful and generous support.

He will not forget your work and the love you have shown. –Hebrews 6:10

SHF BOOK CLUB Tuesday, October 25th 7pm in the Joseph Room Selected Book:

The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the

Women Who Helped Win WW II By Denise Kiernan

An incredible true story of the top-secret World War II town of Oak Ridge, TN, and the young women brought

there unknowingly to help build the atomic bomb. For more info., call/ email

Grace Kruger - 578-1394, [email protected] or Joan Finder - 849-1426, [email protected].

Join Us at Book Club!!!

40 Days for Life Sept 28-Nov 6, 2016

You Can Help Save Lives! Beginning Ash Wednes-day, February 10th, our parish will participate in the “40 Days for Life” campaign. We will be uniting with oth-ers in our city, in cities nationwide and in other coun-tries, for a massive coordinated pro-life effort to fight abortion. Our efforts begin with prayer and fasting. You can pray individually, such as in your home or car, in a group, and at the abortion facility. Fasting can be in the form of giving up something that may separate you from God such as TV, caffeine or alcohol. The most visible part of the campaign is the peaceful prayer vigil outside the Planned Parenthood abor-tion facility at Forest Park and Boyle every day for 40 days. Our parish is covering there from 1 pm to 7 pm on Sunday, October 30th. Please consider signing up to be a Prayer Volunteer at Planned Parenthood. Look for more information about “40 Days for Life”, for prayer cards and for sign-up sheets in the back of church. Visit www.coalitionforlifestl.com. You can help make a life-saving impact with your prayers, fasting, and presence at Planned Parenthood. Thank you.

Quilt of the Month Winner Winner of an Afghan

for the month of September is: Kathy Stewart



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