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St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER April 22, 2018 WELCOME! If you are new to St. Stephen Protomartyr parish or just visiting, Welcome!

1 St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER April 22, 2018 WELCOME! If you are new to St. Stephen Protomartyr parish or just visiting, Welcome!! Visitors please sign the Guest Book found near the main entrance to the Church. If you would like to register in the parish, please call or the parish office. Welcome to the neighborhood and parish community!! PARISH 3949 Wilmington Avenue St. Louis, MO fax Chapel of Sts. Mary and Joseph 6304 Minnesota St. Louis, MO SCHOOL 3929 Wilmington Avenue St. Louis, MO fax Father Ron Hopmeir, Pastor Mrs. Mary Regan, Pastoral Associate Mr. Mike Nigh, Director of Music Mrs. Barbara Edelmann, Office Manager / Bookkeeper, barbedelmannssp@gmail.com Mrs. Leigh Manalang, Senior Ministry Coordinator, leighsgsm@gmail.com Mrs. Michel Wendell, Principal michelwendellssp@gmail.com Mrs. Mary Paule, Child Safety Coordinator, Secretary, marypaulessp@gmail.com

STEWARDSHIP: SHARING TIME, TALENT, TREASURE and PRAYER I am the good shepherd...and I lay down my life for the sheep and they will heed my voice.

Usually, the answer is in quiet whispers, so take time every day, in silence, to actively listen for His response. SUNDAY CONTRIBUTION April 15 Contribution $ 3,006.

00 April Special Collection: Regina Cleri DINE OUT DINE OUT AND SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL Save the date for dinner out.

2 STEWARDSHIP: SHARING TIME, TALENT, TREASURE and PRAYER I am the good shepherd...and I lay down my life for the sheep and they will heed my voice. JOHN 10:14-16 When you pray, do you only ask Jesus for the things that you want? Do you ever ask Him what He wants from you? How do you listen for His response? Usually, the answer is in quiet whispers, so take time every day, in silence, to actively listen for His response. SUNDAY CONTRIBUTION April 15 Contribution $ 3, On-line Giving Contribution $ 1, Total weekly contribution $ 4, R & I $ Tuition Assistance $ April Special Collection: Regina Cleri DINE OUT DINE OUT AND SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL Save the date for dinner out. When: April 26 Time: 4-8 PM Where: Bread Company at Loughborough Commons A portion of the proceeds from meals with fliers is returned to the school. See flier in this bulletin. ALUMNI MASS & MINGLE The Alumni Mass & Mingle has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 19. All SSP alums are invited to attend 4 PM Mass on May 19. After Mass join fellow alums in the Parish Hall for refreshments and conversation about the good old days. Lectors Saturday, April 28 4:00 PM - B. Borgmeyer, A. Rotermund Sunday, April 29 8:00 AM - R. Rone, L. Rahn 10:30 AM - W. Kveton, C. Kveton Servers Saturday, April 28 4:00 PM - Isaac J., Pedro A. Sunday, April 29 8:00 AM - Sarah G., Audrey M. 10:30 AM - Clarisse A., Charlie B. ACE CARDS Looking for and end of school year gift for your favorite teacher or graduate? The scrip company is issuing low denomination gift cards. These low denomination cards will only be available while supplies last so don t wait to place your orders. Amazon - $10 Barnes & Nobel - $5 Bread Co - $5 Target - $10 Starbucks - $5 Walmart - $10 THIS WEEK AT ST. STEPHEN PROTOMARTYR Monday April 23 Tuesday April 24 Wednesday April 25 Thursday April 26 Friday April 27 Saturday April 28 Sunday April 29 Liturgy of the Word with Communion 8 AM Quilters 9 AM - 2 PM Most 529 Meeting Mass 8 AM Arthritis Exercise 9 AM All School Mass 8 AM Pastoral Council Meeting 7 PM Mass 8 AM Arthritis Exercise 9 AM All School Mass 8 AM Mass 8 AM Vigil Mass 4 PM Anniversary Mass & Dinner ACA Mass 8 & 1030 AM SVDP Fifth Sunday Collection ACA

April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter Parish Mission Statement Following the example of our patron St.

FAITHFUL DEPARTED In the charity of your prayers please pray for the repose of the soul of LaVerne Gartner who died this past week. Eternal rest grant unto her.

ADULT CONFIRMATION Are you a teen or adult who has received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Eucharist but have not been confirmed?

If you would like to be confirmed please contact Mary Regan at the parish office before May 4 so that we can send your name to the Archdiocese.

SSP receives 25% of total fair sales. Contact Ellen Kunkelmann at 314-322-8232 for further information.

You may call the information to the rectory office (481-1133) or email it to maryreganssp@gmail.com. FIRST COMMUNION CONGRATULATIONS!

3 April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter Parish Mission Statement Following the example of our patron St. Stephen, we are called to be witnesses of God s love and to be a faith-filled, reconciling parish. FAITHFUL DEPARTED In the charity of your prayers please pray for the repose of the soul of LaVerne Gartner who died this past week. Eternal rest grant unto her. May her soul and souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. ADULT CONFIRMATION Are you a teen or adult who has received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Eucharist but have not been confirmed? The Archdiocese will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for adults on Pentecost Sunday, May 30 at 2:30 PM. If you would like to be confirmed please contact Mary Regan at the parish office before May 4 so that we can send your name to the Archdiocese. BOOK FAIR The Scholastic Book Fair will be at SSP on April 30-May 6. This year's theme is "Paws for Books." The fair will be open for half an hour after each weekend Mass on May 5-6. SSP receives 25% of total fair sales. Contact Ellen Kunkelmann at for further information. CALLING ALL GRADUATES We would like to acknowledge our all graduates, grade school, high school and college in the bulletin. Please let us know the graduate s name and school by May 21. You may call the information to the rectory office ( ) or it to maryreganssp@gmail.com. FIRST COMMUNION CONGRATULATIONS!!! Sunday, April 15, eighteen of our children from the PSR and parish school received the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time as they celebrated their First Holy Communion. Harper Bauer Jaxson Bessire Lucy Finney Gibson Fyvie Claire Guntli Franek Keenan Liam Kent Olivia Kraus Michael Lamperti Kennan McKenna Brock McMahon Landon Mohr Rowan Schriber Lillian Spencer Audrey Stroer Eva Tokos Macarthur West Colin Wilson AROUND TOWN Saturday, April 28, 2018: Run for Roses Trivia Night / Silent Auction, sponsored by The Rose Foundation, whose mission is to spread awareness and raise funds for a CURE FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS. Location: TASK (Team Activities for Special Kids), 980 Horan Dr., Fenton Doors open at 6 p.m. and Trivia begins at 7 p.m. Cost: Prepaid reservations: $25 per person / tables of 8 by April 15th, then increases to $30 per person. Beer, soda, snacks provided. Reservations: Please call Linda at or mail check, payable to: The Rose Foundation, 2702 Bloomfield Dr. St. Louis, MO Visit us at THANK YOU!

St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL There is only one cornerstone of our faith. He is the Good Shepherd, who lays down His life for His sheep.

These stories illustrate the simplicity and power of the way stories communicate a message and convince us of that message.

We can recognize Jesus as the cornerstone or reject Him. We can follow the Good Shepherd or we can run away when the wolf scatters the sheep. Our story is one of unity.

Find out more about the Annual Catholic Appeal at https:// vimeo.com/255796589. Sign your ACA card in the parish hallway after each weekend Mass.

LOOKING AHEAD April 23 - MOST 529 Meeting April 26 - Dine Out at Bread Co.

4 St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL There is only one cornerstone of our faith. He is the Good Shepherd, who lays down His life for His sheep. The stories about the builders rejecting the cornerstone and the Good Shepherd are among the most colorful and memorable stories in the New Testament. These stories illustrate the simplicity and power of the way stories communicate a message and convince us of that message. The 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal features story after story of kindness and mercy, sacrifice and charity, love and joy. The readings for this weekend also make clear that we have a choice to make. We can recognize Jesus as the cornerstone or reject Him. We can follow the Good Shepherd or we can run away when the wolf scatters the sheep. Our story is one of unity. One Church with one cornerstone. One flock with one shepherd. The Annual Catholic Appeal invites everyone to share and celebrate every unique story, using #catholicstl. Find out more about the Annual Catholic Appeal at vimeo.com/ Sign your ACA card in the parish hallway after each weekend Mass. If you are unable to give please come sign your pledge card and indicate you will pray for the success of the ACA. Call Ron Thenhaus for more information. LOOKING AHEAD April 23 - MOST 529 Meeting April 26 - Dine Out at Bread Co. April 28 - Anniversary Mass and Dinner April 30 - May 6 - Book Fair May 2 & 4 - Grandparent s Day May 5 - Golf Tournament GOLF TOURNAMENT St. Stephen Golf Tournament May 5, 2018 Please mark your calendars and plan on attending the 25th St. Stephen Protomartyr Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday, May 5 th at Forest Park (Norman K. Probstein) Golf Course. The tournament begins with lunch at 12 PM, tee off at 1:30 PM, and appetizers and dinner at the golf course after an afternoon of golf. Players: please consider playing in this year s tournament. It is always a fun time and a great way to support the school and parish. Sponsors: the golf tournament is in need of sponsors any donations would be deeply appreciated. To ensure the success of the tournament, please considering being a hole sponsors or donating an auction item. Volunteers: the tournament is also in need of volunteers if you available to help that day, please contact Ted Hartzler, There are many opportunities even if you can only help for an hour or two. Volunteers are always needed on tournament day. Contact Person: if you would like a flyer mailed/ ed to you or if you would like any information about the tournament, please send an to sspgolf@sbcglobal.net. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18 Ps42:2-3; 43:3-4 Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26 Ps 87:1-7 Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday, St. Mark, Evangelist: 1 Pt 5:5-14 Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, Mk 16:15-20 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25 Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27 Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33 Ps 2:6-11 Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52 Ps 98:1-4 Jn 14:7-14 Fifth Sunday of Easter: Acts 9:26-31 Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, Jn 3:18-24 Jn 15:1-8

5 April 22, 2018 THE GOOD SHEPHERD IN FOOTBALL CLEATS There are many words that could be used to describe Aaron Feis: Selfless. Giving. Loyal. Resilient. But when it came to his everyday life at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, the word "ubiquitous" might fit best. Coach Feis had an all-encompassing presence that both athletes and nonathletes knew and loved, a presence that extended beyond the school walls to the Parkland, Florida, community. In a piece written for ESPN.com, not one friend or former player interviewed expressed surprise that Coach Feis ran toward the gunfire and take a bullet for the students at his school, the place where he played football, graduated in 1999 and returned to help his beloved community. They want everyone to know: This is who Aaron Feis was - every minute, every day. Feis, a school security guard and assistant football coach at his high school alma mater, was one of 17 killed in the Ash Wednesday shootings at Stoneman Douglas. He died shielding two students from the gunfire. He was 37. Feis - nobody ever called him Aaron - was a loving father and husband and coach - more than a coach, especially to kids at-risk. His colleagues and friends all said that Feis thought about others more than he thought about himself. College recruiters also got to know Feis because he made it his business to know them. Feis wanted his players to find opportunities to keep playing. He spent countless hours making highlight DVDs for any player who'd ask. He did this on his own time, on the same salary he made as a school security guard. Feis would say to a college coach about one of his players, "Here's a DVD of a player who needs help. If he doesn't fit at your school, Coach, could you please talk to your other colleagues and help him find a home?" Feis helped get 50 to 70 players into college who might have fallen through the cracks. Brower County Sheriff Scott Israel said of his friend, "Before you even heard how he died, you knew he died putting himself in harm's way to save others. That's who he was. [He died] running toward danger while others were correctly running away from danger. "Head coaches have come and gone [from Parkland] but what's the one constant? Big Feis. Kids would do more for Feis because they never wanted to let him down." And Feis never let them down. PICNIC MEETING AROUND TOWN Fourth Sunday of Easter [ESPN.com, People.com, February 22, 2018.] Christ the Good Shepherd walks among us still in the lives of people like Coach Feis, whose love and compassion enable them to "lay down their lives" for the students, the patients, the soldiers, the mentally and physically challenged entrusted to their care. In Christ, we belong to one another; in imitating Christ, our lives are at the service of one another. On this Good Shepherd Sunday, may we give thanks for the courage and love of those who have laid down their lives for us and for others and seek for ourselves the grace to "lay down" our lives for the sake of justice and mercy for all the members of the "one fold." From: Connections, April 2018 Please mark your calendars! The second and final SSP picnic meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 17th from 7:00-7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. For those who were unable to attend our first meeting, please find attached the agenda. Our last meeting will recap what we have accomplished, and what needs to be done. If you have an agenda item for our upcoming meeting, please let us know. I will send out a meeting reminder along with the agenda prior to the meeting. We encourage everyone to attend. Now is a good time to begin working to secure volunteers, but please let us know if you need assistance. Asking people to volunteer in person often yields the best results. ALSO, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED TO REPLACE YOUR PICNIC SIGN OR YOU LIKE A SIGN FOR YOUR YARD. THERE WILL BE STICKERS WITH THE CORRECT DATE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING. We are excited to present the upcoming seminar, The Conversation: A Catholic Perspective on Endof-Life Issues, for the parishioners of the South City Deanery at St. Raphael the Archangel Parish on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

SCRAP METAL DRIVE Timothy Lutheran Church is hosting a scrap metal drive this month! Get rid of scrap metal that is cluttering your living space and help a great cause.

For questions contact Timothy s office at 314-781-8673. EQUIPMENT DONATION DRIVE Do you have medical equipment that is not being used? St.

portable commodes, lift chairs, seating cushions, back supports, folding ramps nearly every type of medical equipment (except oxygen and medications).

6 SCRAP METAL DRIVE Timothy Lutheran Church is hosting a scrap metal drive this month! Get rid of scrap metal that is cluttering your living space and help a great cause. Funds generated by the drive will assist a service trip for Timothy s youth group. Metal can be dropped off 9:00 am-noon Saturday, April 28 on Timothy s parking lot at Fyler and Ivanhoe. For questions contact Timothy s office at EQUIPMENT DONATION DRIVE Do you have medical equipment that is not being used? St. Louis HELP (Health Equipment ending Program) is accepting donations of manual and power wheelchairs, electric hospital beds, canes/crutches/walkers, shower chairs, grab bars, elevated toilet seats, portable commodes, lift chairs, seating cushions, back supports, folding ramps nearly every type of medical equipment (except oxygen and medications). The items are cleaned, refurbished, and loaned to individuals in need, at no cost or fee. So clean the attic, garage or basement and make a tax-deductible donation of your medical equipment at one of the designated Walgreen s drop off locations on Saturday, May 5 th, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm: 3920 Hampton Ave. #1 Grasso Plaza (Hampton & Chippewa) (Gravois & S.Rock Hill) Call (314) for more information. St. Louis HELP is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. BEWARE OF NEW SENIOR SCAM According to a new AARP survey, more than three-quarters of Americans over age 65 know little or nothing about the federal government s initiative to replace their Medicare cards. And that makes them susceptible to scammers intent on taking advantage of the confusion. Individuals new to Medicare are receiving the updated card, which displays a unique combination of 11 letters and numbers rather than a beneficiary s Social Security number (SSN). Current beneficiaries will begin receiving their replacement cards over the next year. AARP found that 60 percent of those surveyed mistakenly believe they might have to pay for the revamped cards. The new cards are free. And more than half of respondents said they might not be suspicious if they received a call supposedly from Medicare asking them to verify their SSNs as a prerequisite to getting a new card. Medicare officials have emphasized that they will never call beneficiaries about the cards, which are being mailed out by the Social Security Administration. Scammers posing as Medicare representatives have already been calling beneficiaries demanding a processing fee. Other fraudsters are telling beneficiaries that they are owed a refund from transactions on their old card and then asking for bank account information to process the reimbursement. Medicare will never ask an enrollee for a bank account number, and no refunds are owed. If someone asks you for your information, for money, or threatens to cancel your health benefits if you don t share your personal information, hang up and call Medicare at MEDICARE ( ).

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7 St. Stephen Protomartyr MASS INTENTIONS Monday, April 23 8:00 - Liturgy of the Word with Communion Tuesday, April 24 8:00 AM - Bourisaw Family Wednesday, April 25 8:00 AM - Marie Bocklage Thursday, April 26 8:00 AM - Mike Bauer Friday, April 27 8:00 AM - Rev Tom Schaab Saturday, April 28 8:00 AM - Ed Dosenbach 4:00 PM - Our Parishioners Sunday, April 29 8:00 AM - Sophie Gibala 10:30 AM - Gertrude Kimber PLEASE PRAY for our sick and recovering Suzi Beck - Liz Bentrup - Fran Campbell - Ann Dosenbach - Thomas Lorenz - Marianne Marx Lois McClellan - Steve Moylan - Marcella Mueth - Margaret Ringkamp for our homebound Jeanette Holmer - Albertine Honious - Rose Schuster for those in nursing homes Lorraine Burke - Ellie Kearns for family members serving in the military Joel Bruce - Derek Hirtz - Brandon Johnson Stephen Napier - Ryan O Neil - Jack Renick - Brian Schoellhorn - Mitch Sollmann - Mark Tisius - Bradley Westcott DEVOTIONS Tuesday - after 8 AM Mass: Perpetual Help Devotions Wednesday - 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM: Church is available for Eucharistic Adoration. Stop by the rectory for entry First Friday of the month Holy Hour and Benediction after the 8:00 AM Mass. Christmas Novena - December 17 - December 23 at 7 PM Parish Office Hours Monday through Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays Bulletin Article Deadline Monday at 12:00 PM. prior to the weekend bulletin. Sacramental Celebrations Eucharist Saturday evening Vigil: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM 10:30 AM (nursery available) Monday: Liturgy of the Word with Communion 8:00 AM Tuesday through Saturday: Mass 8:00 AM Holy Day: 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM Infant and Child Baptism Baptisms are celebrated at any weekend liturgy or on the last Sunday of the month following the 10:30 am. Eucharist. Parents are asked to call the parish office to arrange a Baptism. Adult Initiation / Reception into the Catholic Church Any adult who would like to know more about our Catholic faith, and/or who is interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church, please call the parish office. Reconciliation Saturdays 3:00-3:30 PM Marriage Please contact one of the clergy at least six months prior to the planned date of marriage. Anointing of the Sick We have a communal celebration of this sacrament at the weekend liturgies in the fall and in the spring. If you would like to be anointed before entering the hospital or if you are homebound, please call the parish office. Parish School of Religion Parish School of Religion formal classes in our Catholic Faith Children: 4 yrs. through 8th grade and high school Located on the campus of St. John the Baptist Parish. Call the PSR Director at Church Nursery Located in the rectory basement during 10:30 AM Mass. Enter by way of the alley. Staffed by parents. Children s Liturgy of the Word Children ages 4 through second grade are invited to participate and hear the scriptures in a way meaningful to their age. Held the first Sunday in September through Mother s Day excluding holidays.

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St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER. April 15, 2018 WELCOME!

St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER April 15, 2018 WELCOME! If you are new to St. Stephen Protomartyr parish or just visiting, Welcome!! Visitors please sign the Guest Book found near