DECEMBER 17, W. LOCKWOOD AVENUE WEBSTER GROVES MISSOURI

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1 DECEMBER 17, W. LOCKWOOD AVENUE WEBSTER GROVES MISSOURI

2 2 MARY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH 676 W. Lockwood Avenue Webster Groves, MO OFFICE HOURS Monday- Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm Saturday & Sunday CLOSED REV. JOHN ROGERS VIEN Pastor x. 113 REV. AARON P. NORD Part- me Associate Pastor x. 117 Re red Priest in Residence x. 123 REV. MR. THOMAS MULVIHILL Deacon REV. MR. JOSEPH WIENTGE Deacon BARB SCHLANGER Business Manager x. 111 ANGELA FIORDELISI Temporary Administra ve Assistant x. 110 MARC STRATHMAN Director of Music x. 114 ANDREW SHIPP Director of Youth Ministry x. 238 MARY ANN ZIMMERMAN Part- me Pastoral Associate x. 125 HEATHER O KEEFE Protec ng God s Children & Admin. Assistant haokeefe@mqpwg.org x. 122 CHANDRA TRIPP MQP Website ctripp@mqpwg.org x. 125 MICHAEL NIEMAN School Principal mnieman@mqpwg.org , x. 220 DONNA MAURER dmaurer@mqpwg.org , x. 223 MARY QUEEN OF PEACE SUNDAY EUCHARIST: 5:00 pm Saturday Vigil, 7:30 am, 9:00am, &11:00am Sunday 5:00pm 2nd & 4th Sundays WEEKDAY MASS: 6:45am & 8:00am Monday through Friday 8:00am Saturday RECONCILIATION: Saturdays, 3:45 4:45 p.m., and by appointment EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: The Blessed Sacrament is exposed a er 8:00am Mass on the first and third Mondays of the Month, Adora on con nues all day, concluding with Benedic- on at 9:00pm. INFANT BAPTISM: Bap sms are celebrated on Sundays a er the 11:00am Mass. Bap sm Prepara on Class is offered on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm at the Rectory, and is required of first me parents. Contact the Parish Office to register. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you are an cipa ng surgery or are sick or homebound and would like to be anointed, please contact a Priest or the Parish Office. ADULT INITIATION: Adults are received into the Church through the Sacraments of Ini a on (Bap sm, Confirma on, and Eucharist) usually celebrated at the Easter Vigil a er par cipa ng in a process of Chris an forma on and educa on called the Rite of Chris an Inita on for Adults (RCIA). Please contact the Parish Office for more informa on. CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE: Couples wishing to be married at MQP should contact the parish as soon as possible a er engagement and at least six months before the proposed wedding date. At least one of the couple should be a prac cing Catholic, registered and living in the parish. A program of marriage prepara on is required. Please contact the Pastor or the parish secretary for more informa on. VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND RELIGIOUS LIFE: Any young man interested in the priesthood or any young person interested in the religious life is encouraged to contact the Pastor or to call the Archdiocesan Voca on Office at All Catholics are called to pray for an increase in religious voca ons. ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE Our Advent Reconcilia on Service will be at Holy Redeemer Parish on Monday, December 18, at 7:00pm. Confessions are always heard at MQP on Saturday a ernoons from 3:45 4:45pm. Make plans to go to Confession during these Advent days! CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE The Fourth Sunday of Advent, a day of Sunday obliga on, is Sunday, December 24. Christmas, a holy day of obliga on is Monday, December 25. Masses for the Fourth Sunday of Advent will be at 5:00pm on Saturday, December 23 and at 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00am on Sunday, December 24, the usual Sunday Mass mes. Masses for Christmas will be on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, at 4:00, 6:00 and 10:00pm, and on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, at 8:00am and 11:00am. NEW YEAR S DAY January 1 is the Feast of Mary, Mother of God. Since this day falls on a Monday next year, it is not a holy day of obliga on. S ll, all are invited to honor Mary and welcome the New Year 2018 at Mass on Monday, January 1, at 8:00 and 11:00am. There will be no evening Masses for the Feast of Mary, Mother of God. **Holiday Bulle n Deadlines are 12/15 for 12/24 bulle n & 12/21 for 12/31 bulle n. Please submit to Heather at haokeefe@mqpwg.org

3 These late Advent days are with many blessings! At the Mass, we hear the stories of all that happened before the birth of Jesus: the Annunciation to Mary; the Visit of Mary to Elizabeth; the Annunciation to Zechariah and the birth of John the Baptist; the Annunciation to Joseph; and the journey to Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus. You might take some quiet time on your own during these busy days to open your Bible to the beginning of the Gospel of Luke or Matthew and read these Gospels for your own prayer and reflection. The Great O-Antiphons also mark the Church s prayer during these late Advent days. Most familiar to us in the song O Come, O Come Emmanuel but part of the Church s ancient chant and prayer, the O- Antiphons call upon the Lord by various titles O Wisdom, O Lord, O Root of Jesse, O Key of David, O Dayspring from on High, O King of the Nations, O Emmanuel and express our longing that this great God will come to save us. While we know that the Lord has already come and that the Lord is already with us, let us continue our fervent prayer that the Lord will come to us, especially to bring peace and justice to our broken and weary world. In the midst of the busy-ness and crazyness of these late Advent days, I do want to encourage you to find and take some time for quiet, for prayer, for reflection, so that all of us can enter into the Christmas celebration with a peaceful heart and a serene spirit. Tomorrow, Monday, December 18, will be our final day of Eucharistic Adoration, from after the 8:00am Mass until Benediction at 9:00pm. The Church will be open and quiet for prayer and reflection; perhaps this is just what you need! I especially encourage you to come to our Advent Reconciliation Service at Holy Redeemer Parish this Monday, December 18, at 7:00pm. The parishes of Webster Groves cooperate on our bi-annual Reconciliation Services, with Holy Redeemer hosting during Advent and MQP hosting during Lent. Priests and parishioners from Holy Redeemer, Annunciation, and MQP will gather together on Monday night to praise God s mercy and celebrate Reconciliation. There will also be Confessions at MQP next Saturday afternoon, December 23, as usual, from 3:45 until 4:45pm. Please note the Sunday Mass and Christmas schedule for next weekend, because it might seem a bit confusing. Here s the bottom line: Catholics should attend two Masses within the course of two days or so, one Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent and one Mass for Christmas. Masses for the Fourth Sunday of Advent will be at the usual Sunday times: 5:00pm on Saturday, December 23 and on Sunday morning, December 24, at 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00am. Masses For Christmas will be celebrated on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, at 4:00pm, 6:00pm, and 10:00pm, and on Christmas morning, Monday December 25, at 8:00am and 11:00am. Please note these Mass times, please arrive early as Masses will be more crowded, and please be patient with one another, accommodating to one another, and welcoming to our visitors and guests next weekend. We should always be hospitable and kind, but especially at Christmas! Monday, January 1, 2018 is the Feast of Mary, Mother of God. It is not a holy day of obligation this year, since it falls on a Monday, but all are encouraged to come together to honor Mary and to welcome the New Year 2018 at 8:00 and 11:00am Mass. Thanks for your generosity with the Advent Giving Tree and for all the many works of charity offered during Advent. Thanks in advance for your generosity to the Christmas collection for Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. As we come to the end of the year, may I also ask that you consider an extra Christmas gift to the parish? We are still raising funds for the HVAC repair and replacement in the school building, and we certainly can use your end of the year financial gifts, which will benefit the parish and you as you anticipate your 2017 taxes. Our PSR and our school will finish this week for the Christmas holidays, and our parish staff is off beginning this Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, January 2, Please note that the Parish Offices will be closed during these days so that the priests and staff can enjoy these days with their families and friends. Please respect these holidays, and if you have parish business, take care of that at another time. Know of my prayers for you and for all our parish family during these days, that the Lord Jesus might come into our hearts with his merciful love! Merry Christmas! THIS WEEK AT MQP... SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 (Office Closed) * 9:00 am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in the Atrium * 9 & 11 am Children s Liturgy of the Word in Msgr. 0 Toofe Room * 12:00 pm Young Families Birthday Party for Jesus in the Msgr. Lubeley room * 12:30 pm Basketball in Gym * 6:00 pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in the Atrium MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2017 * 8:30 am Eucharis c Adora on in Church * 3:00 pm Basketball prac ce in the Gym * 6:30 pm Grief Support in Msgr. Lubeley room * 7:00 pm Adult forma on in Holy Family room * 7:00 pm Advent Penance Service at Holy Redeemer * 7:15 pm St. Vincent de Paul mee ng in TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2017 * 9:00 am MQP Quilters meet in the Msgr. Lubeley Room * 10:00 am Rosary Grp-Kay Kromm s (727 S Laclede Sta Rd, ) * 3:00 pm Basketball prac ce in the Gym * 6:30 pm PSR in the Café WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017 * 3:00 pm Chess Club in the Café * 3:00 pm Basketball in the Gym * 3:00 pm Staff Party in Msgr. Lubeley room * 3:00 pm Pictorial Phots in the Library * 7:00 pm Facility Group in the Board room THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017 * 9:00 am MOPS in the Msgr. Lubeley room * 1:00 pm 4th Gr. Advent program in the Church * 3:00 pm Basketball in the Gym * 3:00 pm Pictorial Photos in the Library * 3:00 pm Children s Choir in the Church * 6:00 pm Cornerstone in the Café & Board room * 6:30 pm Hand Bell prac ce in the Church * 7:00 pm MQP Chorale prac ce in Church * 7:00 pm Boy Scout Mtg in the Gym FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017 (Office & School Closed) * 8:30 am Heavenly Dusters Church Cleaning * 3:00 pm Basketball in the Gym * 3:00 pm Pictorial Photos in the Library SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2017 (Office Closed) * 8:30 am Pro-Life Rosary in the Church * 8:00 am Basketball in the Gym * 3:45 pm Confessions in the Church SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017 (Office Closed) * 9:00 am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in the Atrium * 9 & 11 am Children s Liturgy of the Word in Msgr. 0 Toofe Room * 4:00 pm Children s Choir sings at Mass * 9:15 pm Christmas Concert before Mass DECEMBER 17, 2017 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 3

4 CYC High School Basketball Life Teen Mass will resume in Jan It will be every Sunday during the month of January and February at 5:00 pm followed by Life Night from 6:00 pm un l 7:30 pm in the Msgr. Lubeley room. March for Life January 2018 For more informa on on a ending the March for Life in Washington D.C. please reach out to Andrew Shipp. Good things are happening here in life Youth Ministry world at MQP. Renova ons have begun in classroom 305, which will be the home of the MQP Youth Ministry Lounge. We hope to have the room completed by Christmas! Stay tuned for more updates. In the mean me, we have started breaking open Scripture on Wednesday nights from 7:30-8:30pm in Andrew's office: school room 206. All high school aged teens are welcome to join as we look and discuss the upcoming Sunday's readings. This has been a frui ul experience and helps enhance the Mass going experience! We will con nue with the 5pm Mass and Life Nights from 6-7:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Finally, be on the lookout for high school Luke 18 applica ons and info for 8th grade Luke 18 registra on details. All will be available shortly! Facebook: mary queen of peace youth ministry Twi Prior to the 10:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve, the Adult Chorale, Hand Bells and Brass will present "A Christmas Carol Gallery" complete with Narration, Choral music and instrumental ensemble. This will be a great way to prepare for the coming of the Christ Child. Even if you are not attending the evening Mass, this will still be great presentation that I know you will want to attend. There will be Brass ensemble music, Hand Bell Music and uplifting Christmas Carols. The presentation will begin at 9:15. What a great way to welcome the King. If you are in high school and would like to play CYC basketball, registration is now open. Form a team and play in recreational or competitive leagues. Boys and Girls divisions. Register at the CYC website (cycoffice.com) Parish discounts available. For questions, please contact Greg Poniewaz at or gregponiewaz@att.net Offertory Summary Last 4 Weeks Offertory (Nov. 19-Dec. 10, 2017) $ 141,400 Last 4 Weeks Offertory Budget $ 136,000 Surplus/ Deficit: $ (5,400) Weekly Goal: $ 34,000 Last 4 week average $ 35,350 If interested in enrolling with OSV Online Giving for ACH, We have 6 more days coming up for pictures to be taken for the pictorial directory. All the slots are full but there is a waiting list. Please take a look at the schedule and make sure you can make your appointment. We have had several no shows each day so if you find that you can not make your scheduled time go on-line and cancel your appointment so someone else can have it. Savannah Patricia Elliot daughter of Adam & Colleen Joseph James Otto son of Alex & Emily 4 MARY QUEEN OF PEACE

5 What s Happening... Grief Support Group Christmas Party There will be a potluck Christmas party on Monday, Dec. 18th at 6:00 pm in the Msgr. Lubeley room. Whether you have a ended the support mee ngs in the past or would like to a end, all are welcome! Please bring a friend, if you d like and a side dish to share. This will just be a social me to be among friends, no pressure. Please join us and get more informa on about this support group. RSVP to Mary Ann at Hospitality Sundays - - Help Needed!! Do you like donuts? Do you enjoy sharing fellowship after mass? If so, here is a super easy way to contribute to our parish: we need help to make Hospitality Sundays work. It is so easy and only takes 30 minutes or less right after mass. All you have to do is leave mass before the rush and get to the cafeteria, then put out donuts, pour drinks and help tidy up at the end. It is so easy, but we need volunteers to get the job done. Please consider helping. Our next Hospitality Sunday is Jan. 14th To sign up: hospitality1 For any questions or to sign your group or ministry up to host, contact Amy Stephens: astephens563@gmail.com Hospitality Ministry New Informa on Desk Have you ever wondered how to obtain a Mass card, find out what the Mass schedule is for Christmas or want to register for the parish but just haven t had the me? Look for the new Informa on Desk in the back of church a er the 11:00 a.m. Mass. A Hospitality team member will help answer your ques ons or have a representa ve follow-up with you to get you the answers you need. Everyone is busy! So, please stop by the Informa on Desk each Sunday a er the 11:00 a.m. Mass and let the Hospitality team help you with your ques ons. Christmas Ministry Schedule If you can help fill spots below, please haokeefe@mqpwg.org Dec 24, 4:00 pm Dec 24, 6:00 pm Dec 24, 10:00 pm Dec 25, 8:00 am Dec 25, 11:00 am GAMAM for December *Canned Soups (All kinds are welcomed) *Peanut Butter *Jelly--any flavors *Canned Meats---Any Type *Coffee----both regular and decaf *Instant Hot Cocoa Mix *Toilet Paper GAMAM normally is the 4th Sunday of each month but since 4th Sunday for December this year is Christmas Eve, we are moving up the date one week. The items need to be brought to the Msgr. Lubeley room by the 11:00 a.m. mass on December 17 th. Did you miss one of Fr. John's homilies? He is, after all, a past recipient of the "Aquinas Great Preacher Award"! Check the Pastor's Page on the website to download & listen. If you are interested in helping to record the homilies, contact Marc Strathman, Music Director. D. Kraatz Matt Nordmann T Kraatz B Purcell L Boeker C Torack Chris Lawhorn T Brown 3 Not J Henry Bobby Pavelonis 2 Not Myra Van Pelt 5 Not Mike Brennan H Sallee S Doyle J Poelker Al Poelker J Gianino C Gianino 4 Not Patrick Brennan 3 Not Jim Ellis 5 Not R Useted G. Sextro 8 Not M. Sextro 3 Not Not 5 Not Not Not J Boldt 7 Not Anna Loefeman 2 Not 6 Not Not Not 8 Not 3 Not T Tlapek T Tlapek 4 Not DECEMBER 17, 2017 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 5

6 SUNDAY 17 MONDAY 18 TUESDAY 19 Third Sunday of Advent READINGS: Isaiah 61:1-2a, Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, :30 am Mark Jackson 9:00 am People of Our Parish 11:00 am Billie Hillmeyer READINGS: Jeremiah 23:5-8 Ma hew 1: :45 am Nick Hoffman 8:00 am Fred Foster READINGS: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a Luke 1:5-25 6:45 am Sp. Int. of Bill Rosenbaum 8:00 am Thomas & Johanna Woracek Dec 18, 8:00 AM A. Grassi N. Figge Dec 19, 8:00 AM A. Grassi N. Figge Dec 20, 9:15 AM B. Pavelonis A. Sullivan Sam Butler Dec 21, 8:00 AM F. LaVigne S. Bumbera Dec 22, 8:00 AM M. Thomas M. Clark Homebound Ministers for Dec. 24th P. Greenbla A. Barnidge J. Borchers Dec 23, 8:00 AM M Thomas M. Clark WEDNESDAY 20 THURSDAY 21 FRIDAY 22 SATURDAY 23 SUNDAY 24 6 READINGS: Isaiah 7:10-14 Luke 1: :45 am Richard Roach 8:00 am Sp. Int. of Debbie Forthaus 9:15 am Fred Foster St. Peter Canisius, Priest & Doctor of the Church READINGS: Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18a Luke 1: :45 am Sp. Int. of Joanie Sheridan 8:00 am Msgr. Thomas Woracek READINGS: 1 Samuel 1:24-28 Luke 1: :45 am Pour Souls 8:00 am Frank Frischaut St. John of Kanty, Priest READINGS: Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1: :00 am Mark Jackson 5:00 pm Fr. Joseph Distefano Fourth Sunday of Advent READINGS: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b- 12, 14a, 16 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1: :30 am Charles Dilberto 9:00 am Donna Griffo Findley 11:00 am People of Our Parish Christmas Eve Vigil Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Ma hew 1:1-25 or 1: :00 pm Con Lane 6:00 pm Anne & Norman Hacker 10:00 pm Ceil & George Doyle MARY QUEEN OF PEACE Lector Euch. Min. Dec 23, 5:00 PM A.Bergan D. Rempe MK Smit M. Brennan Bud Purcell Bruce Tuffli P. Tuffli Tim Milford Frank Bufe Ann Finke Dec 24, 7:30 AM Paul Brodeur (sub req.) Sally Maguire Judy O'Leary John Virtel B. Bjorkman John Boldt Dec 24, 9:00 AM DeAnn Wilson Robert Useted C. Turek John Turek J. Bright Tina Tlapek D. Hufford Beth Hufford Laura Boeker Barb Monaco Cantor Mary Ann Mary Ann Server Hosp. Mini. Zara Nourie Cole Joyce B.Ridgway G. Wright Tom Wright A. Sheridan B.Sheridan R Froesel Tom Milford Jake Henry P. Brennan A. Sullivan Max Sextro Gavin Bena E. Altomari Chris Wilson DeAnn Wilson Brendan Ryan (sub req.) Tom Tlapek Tina Tlapek Dec 24, 11:00 AM (sub req.) (sub req.) C. Stephens T. Fleischut T. Mullarkey Heidi Sallee M. Sharpe J. Lynch C. Lawhorn John Schulte B.Sharp TJ Soriano Louis Bush Rod Goelz Bob Helmer John Schulte Chip Myers Not Filled Not Filled Deacon Robert Riegel May God welcome him home, fill him with peace and bless all those who mourn his loss.

7 Congratulations to the following children of MQP upon reception of their First Reconciliation. May God continue to bless them with his abundant love and grace. Adelaide Grace Azar Grady Michael Bernath Abigail Marie Blicharz Eva Elizabeth Borchers Nicholas Charles Brown Connor William Bussen William Travis Byrne Max Davis Chier Hope Hargrove Clinard Zane Daniel Cortright James Warren Davenport Lily Grace Davidson Henry Travis Decker Sofia Maria Doherty Mary Grace Duffy Mia Jacqueline Gassoff Mary Katherine Adele Griesman Lily Kate Grothe Clare Katherine Gunn Max Joseph Haley Penelope June Hanrahan Lillian Jean Harris Thomas Pierce Hizar Jane Bethany Hugge Henrietta Marie Jackson Owen Nicholas Jorgensen Patrick James Kelly Arthur Frank Kerckhoff, V Ella Grace Koestner Natalie Claire Koestner Harry Connors Larrigan Finn Patrick Liebrock Cecilia Maria Maddock Thomas Matthew Margiotta Daniel John Marquitz Luella Quinn Mathany Sarah Jeanette Moore Jason Oliver Morris Camille Gwynn O'Connell Charlie Robert Pagel William Paul Pagel Mia Alicia Pelikan Theresa Mechtilde Pennell Addison Lynn Phillips Ian Eugene Pierson Adeline Michelle Pogue Sydney Kay Quigley Timothy Joseph Redmond, III William Joseph Robson Alison Victoria Schaecher Henry Thomas Schoemehl William Arnaud Schulte Maria Colette Schulte Colin Charles Scott Isolde Francis Scoville Mary Kathryn Siebenman Jocelyn Marie Smart Edward Valle Sumner George Peyton Sumner Leah Anne Teague Addison Elise Tilly Catherine Grace Ward Luke Xavier Ward Molly Elizabeth Ward Jane Margaret Watkins Skylar Alexis Zenk Jane Anne Zetlmeisl DECEMBER 17, 2017 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7

8 Christmas 2017 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Rejoice! The weeks of Advent waiting are over, and Christ is born! We rejoice in our Savior s birth remembering the great gift of faith He has given us through the mystery of His incarnation and the saving power of His death and resurrection. Each year, the people of our archdiocese have been asked to make a special gift on Christmas Day to support our seminarians at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. The men of our seminary, who have responded to Christ's call to follow Him, are truly a gift to the Church and to the Archdiocese of St. Louis. It is these men who will bring the faith given to us by Christ 2000 years ago to future generations here in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. I ask you, once again, to pray for vocations and for all our priests and seminarians. I also ask you to be generous in your donation to the Christmas Day collection, which helps pay the day-to-day expenses and maintenance of our seminary. Please be assured of my prayers for you during the season of Christmas. May the Lord of life come into your hearts and homes in a special way during this holy time of year. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson Archbishop of St. Louis 8 MARY QUEEN OF PEACE

9 Heavenly Dusters will be meeting at 8:30 am after mass on December 22nd to clean the church for Christmas. If you could spare an hour, any help would be appreciated! Third Sunday of Advent Each year, this season of Advent comes around. We bless another candle this third week in Advent. Let us ask God to bless our family on this Third Sunday in Advent: God of rejoicing, this week we hear in our second reading that we are called to rejoice always. Help our family to be joyful in the midst of whatever happens this week. When we light the third candle on our wreath let us bring your joy to our friends and neighbors this week. We ask this through Christ, who is the ultimate joyful gift to the world. Amen. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday Dec. 18th 8:30am-9:00 pm Please join our faithful adorers and give thanks and adoration to Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins after 8:00am Mass on Monday and concludes with Benediction at 9 pm Thanks to all who made any type of donation to the special Thanksgiving Day collection for our St. Vincent de Paul Conference. Your wonderful generosity is most appreciated. MQP St. Vincent de Paul Conference. ATTENTION: SEPARATED, DIVORCED, WIDOWED OR REMARRIED OF ALL AGES You are invited to join us for fun and to make new friends at the next meeting of the South County Separated, Divorced, Widowed and Remarried Catholics (SCDC) on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., at the Saint Catherine Laboure parish cafeteria, 9740 Sappington Road, Sunset Hills, Missouri. We will have a Christmas Mass at the Church beginning at 6 p.m. and a meeting at 7 p.m. with snacks, drinks, and Christmas music to sing along with. SCDC is a support group for the separated, divorced, widowed and remarried of our community. SCDC offers social activities and a support group that provides the opportunity to share your story with caring people. For more information please call Pat Lynch at (314) , Bill DeCoursey at (314) , or Jan Inman at (314) for our support group. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Before you shop, please remember to get your SHOP gi cards from MQP! Check out all of the available gi cards at Then, simply your order to mqpscrip@gmail.com and we will deliver your gi cards to you! There are so, so many store to choose from that we're sure to have gi cards you can use. Regularly stocked gi cards such as Dierbergs, Target, Amazon, Sams Club and more are always available to purchase in the parish and school office. Thanks for SHOPping with MQP! DECEMBER 17, 2017 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 9

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