St. Mary Magdalen Parish

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1 Sunday Of Divine Mercy April 23, 2017 St. Mary Magdalen Parish First Mass Celebrated on September 7, 1919 Rev. Msgr. John J. Borcic, Pastor Rev. John V. Kerber, Retired Deacon Joseph J. Iovanna New Parishioners are Welcome! For information: Call our Parish Rectory ext. 4

2 St. Mary Magdalen Parish Church & Rectory: 4924 Bancroft Ave. St. Louis, Missouri Phone Rectory Fax Parish Website: Archdiocese of St. Louis Website: Staff Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John J. Borcic Phone: Ext. 3 johnborcic@archstl.org In Residence: Rev. John V. Kerber Phone: Ext. 107 Deacon: Deacon Joseph J. Iovanna Phone: Parish Secretary: Fran Voss Phone: Ext. 4 smmadmin@sbcglobal.net Minister to Senior Parishioners: Marilyn Muegge Phone: Ext. 5 smmseniors@yahoo.com Maintenance Department: Steve Jackson Phone: Ext. 7 Bookkeeper: Terry Signaigo Phone: Ext. 6 (Tuesday mornings only) Music Director: Keith Ballentine Phone: Ext. 4 (leave a message) keith@kbpsalms.com St. Vincent de Paul Society Phone: Ext. 2 Mass Schedule Weekend Masses: Weekday Mass: Saturday: 4:30pm Monday thru Friday: 8:00am Sunday: 8:00am and 10:30am Daily Rosary: Mon. thru Fri. before 8:00am Mass Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Every first Friday of the month from 8:30am until 12-noon Holy Hour: Every 1st Saturday of the month at 9:15am Sacrament of Baptism: Please contact the Rectory \ Weddings: Couples contemplating Marriage should contact the Pastor as soon as they have made a decision to marry and at least six months prior to their intended date of Marriage so that proper preparations can be made. Communion to the Sick: We are happy to bring Holy Communion to those who are confined to their homes. Please contact the rectory to make arrangements. Perpetual Help Devotions: Tuesday following 8:00am Mass Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday between 3:30pm and 4:10pm (or by appointment) Rectory Office Hours 8:30am 7:30pm Monday through Thursday 8:30am 4:00pm Friday Closed Saturday and Sundays, National Holidays and Holy Days of Obligation SCHOOLS SERVING OUR PARISHIONERS For registration and other information please contact Our Lady of Sorrows School 5831 So. Kingshighway Blvd St. Ambrose School 5130 Wilson Ave St. Raphael the Archangel 6000 Jamieson Ave South City Deanery PSR 4170 Delor Nancy Haselhorst

3 Dear Parishioners and Friends, Today I want to share two thoughts with you. The first has to do with the Annual Catholic Appeal. The Appeal begins this weekend and continues over the next two weeks. Our parish goal for 2017 is $19, and our parish challenge goal for 2017 is $31, Eight out of the last nine years we have made both goals. The one year we missed the challenge goal, we did so by only $ Parishioners of St. Mary Magdalen have been most generous to the Annual Appeal. Your gift has certainly helped provide funds to a variety of services and agencies who depend upon the generosity of the Catholic population of the Archdiocese in order to continue to serve those who are in great need, those who are trying to provide a Catholic education for children, and those who are continuing their advancement toward ordination to the priesthood and permanent diaconate. The number of requests for assistance keeps growing each year. In order to meet those needs additional amounts need to be raised or the money awarded to others must be diminished. There are growing parishes in parts of our Archdiocese who can supply the additional funds. If we reach our challenge goal again this year it will be an outstanding gift from this great and proud parish in South St. Louis. Thank you for all you have done in recent years and in the past; and thank you for your continued generosity. The second point I would like to make has to do with an experience I had earlier this week. Very little outside interference, distracts me during Holy Mass. But on one morning this past week, twice during Mass, emergency vehicles went flying down Kingshighway with sirens blaring. It happens often, I know, but on this day it caught my attention. My thoughts went back to when I was a child and was taught by the good Sisters in school to pause and say a prayer anytime we heard the sirens from police cars, fire engines, or ambulances. Because we live in the City it is a common occurrence to hear the sirens of emergency vehicles as they respond to their call. Sometimes we can even become oblivious to their presence because it happens so frequently. But, when they do catch our attention, maybe we can offer a prayer for those who may be being transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital, that God may give them the healing assistance they need. Maybe we can offer a prayer for the safety of those police officers, fire fighters, and EMS personnel, who may be responding to some dangerous situation, that God may protect them and keep them from harm, and allow them to safely perform their duty for the well being of others. What do you think? Just two thoughts I wanted to share with you on this Divine Mercy Sunday. God bless, Msgr. Borcic Weekly Offertory Collection April 9, 2017 Envelopes $ 3, Loose Total $ 4, Collection as of , Magdalen Specials Soup Kitchen St. Vincent de Paul Pro Life Tuition Assistance Total $ April 16, 2017 Envelopes $ 3, Loose 1, Total $ 4, Collection as of , Magdalen Specials Soup Kitchen St. Vincent de Paul Pro Life Tuition Assistance Total $ Thank you for your gifts to God and our Parish.

4 Divine Mercy Sunday The essential celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday consists in the celebration of the liturgy of the Second Sunday of Easter, during which the homily should focus on the scriptural readings of the day. It should be noted that the three cycles of scriptural readings and liturgical prayers are all centered on the forgiveness of sins and God s infinite mercy, which endures forever. In addition, it is necessary that the day publicly be called by its proper name, Divine Mercy Sunday. The Decree of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments of May 5, 2000, which added this title to the Second Sunday of Easter, did not intend to leave this as an optional title. Moreover, this was the Holy Father s intention in granting this title to the Octave Day of Easter; it is clear from his own public announcement during the homily for St. Faustina s canonization, when he stated: It is important then that we accept the whole message that comes to us from the word of God on this Second Sunday of Easter, which from now on throughout the Church will be called Divine Mercy Sunday. In his Regina Caeli address on Divine Mercy Sunday, 2001, the Holy Father thanked God that he was able to proclaim the Second Sunday of Easter as the feast of Divine Mercy for the entire Church. At the doors of the church today there are a limited number of 8 x 12 pictures of Jesus Divine Mercy which you may take with you. In the pews are small holy cards with the chaplet of Divine Mercy printed on the back. The chaplet may be said frequently, using the rosary beads as a guide. Please take a few of the cards with you today. Keep one for yourself and share the others with family, neighbors, and friends especially those who may be away from the Church. Confession is always encouraged but everyone should even more seriously consider receiving this Sacrament of Reconciliation during the Easter Season, not only in response to God s invitation and His Divine Mercy for all sinners, but also in meeting your annual obligation. ACA Today s reading from the Acts of the Apostles affirms the call to living and supporting one another in a community of faith. Together, the apostles lived, worked and prayed together, with exultation and sincerity of heart (Acts 2:42-47) Here we are with the beginning of spring, the second Sunday of Easter and like clockwork the Annual Catholic Appeal Drive begins. The Archdiocese goal this year is million dollars. St Mary Magdalen s goal is $ In that same spirit of the apostles and Mary we are asked to help support this annual drive which helps so many in our community. For the next three weekends we will be in the back of church where you can complete filling out your pledge card. It will only take a few minutes of your time. If you cannot contribute monetarily please pray for the success of this years drive. Whether you decide to contribute or not contribute please sign the pledge card. Thank you, if you have questions contact Joe Purk or Al Jankowski by leaving a message at the rectory and we will contact you. New Catholic Television Program For You Every Day Be inspired by a new Catholic television program for every day living that will motivate you to achieve your hopes and dreams as you live a life of power, impact, freedom and purpose. It provides practical ways of living life to the fullest and helping you make faith a part of your daily life. Bruce Downes The Catholic Guy Television program is seen by millions of people whose lives have been changed by his down-to-earth approach. Direct TV Ch 371, Dish Ch 258, AT&T U-Verse Ch 565, Verizon Fios Ch 288 7:30am Central Time For more info go to BruceDownesTheCatholicGuy.com Where you can watch the program daily.

5 The World Apostolate of Fatima 100th Anniversary of the Fatima Message The World Apostolate of Fatima invites you to participate in the Annual Novena in honor of Our Lady of Fatima as the 100th Anniversary of the Fatima Message is commemorated. Learn from the excellent speakers why the Message of Fatima is more relevant today than it was in 1917; it is God's Peace Plan. The novena begins on May 5 and concludes on May 13 at Saint George Church, 4980 Heege Road, Affton, Missouri. The Rosary is recited each evening at 7 PM followed by Holy Mass at 7:30 PM. The celebrant/homilists are: Rev. Kristian Teater May 5 Rev. John Wetmore May 6 Rev. David Wichlan May 7 Rev. Christopher Seiler May 8 Rev. Thomas Robertson May 9 Rev. Paul Rothschild May 10 Rev. Msgr. John Borcic May 11 Rev. Albert Mattler May 12 Bishop Robert Hermann May 13 For more information please call (314) A Thank you note Thank you Monsignor Borcic and your parishioners for participating in this year s LifeLine coalition campaign and for your recently received parish donations totaling $ Through your parish s generous help, the LifeLine coalition will continue to offer practical assistance to women experiencing unplanned or crisis pregnancies. The member agencies of the LifeLine Coalition rely on the financial support of faithful Catholics to aid them in providing life affirming services and assistance. All donations go directly to the care providers for women and families experiencing crisis pregnancies. The agencies, located throughout the archdiocese, offer their assistance in all communities and serve all those in need regardless of their race, religion, etc. Your parishioners gifts exemplify their faithful commitment to the sanctity and dignity of all human life. Their witness is a testimony that Each of us is willed, each of us is loved, each of us in necessary. - Pope Benedict XVI Please pray for all of us as we continue to work together to help women choose life. On behalf of all who will benefit from your generosity, again I thank you. Sincerely yours, Karen M. Nolkemper Executive Director, Respect Life Apostolate Congratulations to Veronica Jakul, Nikolaus Martinez, and Jody Milson Nikolaus and Jody were Received into the Church, Confirmed and Received the Holy Eucharistic on April 15, 2017~ Holy Saturday and Veronica made her First Communion on April 16, 2017 ~Easter Sunday St. Mary Magdalen 2017 Lenten challenge Cow Project $7, as of April 16, 2017 To the tune of Old McDonald St. Mary Magdalen bought some cows E-I-E-I-O!! We collected enough so far for 8 cows and since the Parish Council agreed to match 2 cows we now have 10 cows on the board! We are only $ short for the 11th Cow!!!! Thank you to those who donated to this effort to bring hope to a people who have so little.

6 Our Lady of Fatima Traveling Statue This beautiful statue of Our Lady is available to be received into your home. By inviting Our Lady into your home, and with the recitation of the Rosary, may you begin to experience a sense of peace, hope and healing into your lives. If you would like to have her at your home for a couple of weeks or know someone that would benefit from having her, please call Kathy Schneider at Holy Innocents School All Years Reunion Saturday, June 24th at 7:00pm Pietro s Restaurant 3801 Watson Rd. We will have the whole back room that night with our own private bar and a special menu all can order from. There is no cost. All you do is attend and pay for your drinks and food. It is going to be a great night seeing people from the 50 s, 60 s and 70 s and yes the 80 s. Please contact Sam Passafiume to let him know you re coming and if you re bringing a spouse or friend. We need to know the number of people coming for Pietro s Don t miss out on this special evening of old friends, old memories and a lot of laughs about the South Saint Louis Catholic Days. RSVP by June 20 please call or and let Sam know if you re coming and bring a guest Sam Passafiume home cell The Magdalen Quilters wish thank everyone who bought $10 quilt raffle tickets on the Fish Fridays during Lent. Steve Jackson, head fry cook, did the honors. The quilt winner is Thad Niemira, a member of our parish. Congratulations, Thad. Everyone who spent $10 for a chance to win still has three quilt raffles left. The next one will be held in July at the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Ice Cream Social. This one is a strip quilt in various blue, green, and purple fabrics marked with an iris quilting pattern, sized to fit a double bed. Tickets will be available at Doughnut Sundays and from Helen at Thank you for your support, and good luck. In your charity please pray for the repose souls of Karen Frintrup the dear mother of parishioner Robert Nichols who passed away on April 9th; for former parishioner and sister-in-law of Sue Rice, Jeannine Young, who passed away on April 14th; and for long time parishioner Charlie Haines who passed away on April 14th. May they be with Our Lord in glory. Please keep all of Karen s, Jeannine s, and Charlie s family and friends in your prayers during this difficult time. May they and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. H oly Cross Academy is hiring now for next school year! Seeking reliable and loving caregivers for After School Program at all four campuses. jbanks@hca-stl.org for more information. Looking at the Gospels of Thomas, Mary Magdalen and Judas Saturdays, May 6, June 17, July 8 10am-noon National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows -Guild Center Presenter: Mark Etling, Ph.D., Affiliate Theology Teacher, St. Louis University. $10 per class For more information or to register, visit snows.org/programs or contact Judy Williamson at This week in our Parish 8:00 am Daily Mass Monday through Friday Monday, April 24, 2017 Quilters 9:00a Qrm Tuesday, April 25, 2017 SVDP Mtg 6:45p MR Saturday, April 29, 2017 Reconciliation 3:30 4:15p CH Mass 4:30p CH Sunday, April 30, 2017 Mass 8:00a CH Mass 10:30a CH Baptism 1:00p CH Private Reserved noon 3p SH

7 Please pray for healing and strength for William Auchlly, Andy Barker, Janet Barmeier, Nancy Birkenmeier, Rob Brand, Janet Brent, Mike Buck, Jamie Christopher, Rosella Coffey, Fred Commons, Grant Crisp, Michael DeBarry, George Dent, Ben Eldridge, Carrie Epperson, Pat Fahey, Leo Fleming, William Fortner, Genny Fujarski, Kyle Gabris, Marie Gambino, Ellen Gianella, Tony Greco, Dolores Greer, Thelma Guittar, Jimmy Harvatin, Pete Harvatin, Ed Howard, Margaret Jackson, Geraldine Karlsen, Marie Kellner, Michael Krawczyk, Patricia Kennedy, Eric Mather, Mary Mather, Irene Mazzola, Julianne McMiller, Richard Merli, Bob Meyer, Lou Ann Michaels, Sue Micciche, Sam Miklovic, Ray Miles, Julie Moser, Liam Niemira, Pat Noonan, Jr. Kris Onanian, Baby Leona Rathbum, Diane Roeder, Tony Scalise, Mike Savens, Marge Scheu, Curt Schuchardt, Leah Sewester, Steve Snelling, Becca Niemira Steinmetz, Dodie Stollhans, Jean Sullivan, Russ Tweedy, Margaret Yates Wheeless, Agnes Wiltgen, Bob Wolf, Lois Zitzmann, Zoe and for all our homebound and nursing home parishioners and for their family and friends who take care of them. Mass Intentions Monday, April 24, :00 A.M. Lucille Seper 8:00 A.M. Ann Schwarz Family Tuesday, April 25, :00 A.M. Rosalie Logaglio 8:00 A.M. Will Schuchardt Wednesday, April 26, :00 A.M. James & Lucille Sanders 8:00 A.M. Purgatorial Society Thursday, April 27, :00 A.M. Joe & Ann Kuszaj 76th Wedding Anniversary 8:00 A.M. Vincenza & Giovanni Drago Friday, April 28, :00 A.M. Chris & Cynthia Welling 5th Wedding Anniversary 8:00 A.M. Purgatorial Society Saturday, April 29, :30 P.M. Gary Barker Sunday, April 30, :00 A.M. For the People of the Parish 10:30 A.M. Wilma Graves Lector Saturday, April 29, :30 PM Ron Gianella Sunday, April 30, :00 AM Charlie Dooling Sunday, April 30, :30 AM Dolores Guittar Eucharistic Ministers Saturday, April 29, :30 PM Charlie & Mary Ann Halbrook Alt: Pat Grotegeers Sunday, April 30, :00 AM Mark Laury, Nancy Sewester Alt: Mary Dooling Sunday, April 30, :30AM Mary & Ray Schaefer, Cathy & Pat Maloney Alt: Mary Elkins Servers Saturday, April 29, :30 PM Kenny Douthit Sunday, April 30, :00 AM Vincent, Zelle, Ada Laury Sunday, April 30, :30 AM Alex, Tiffany Sakamoto The Vocation Chalice Schedule Week of April 16, 2017 Joe Brouk Week of April 23, 2017 Pat Grotegeers Week of April 30, 2017 Juanita Donatti We are most grateful for those who have received the Vocation Chalice in their homes...looking to continue it through May...any takers? If you too would like to receive the chalice for a week please call Fran ( ext. 4) at the rectory. Stewardship Reflection Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, Peace be with you. JOHN 20:19 Are you good at making people feel welcome?. When you meet someone new, a new neighbor, a new work colleague, a new parishioner, do you make them feel at home? Many of us can probably do a much better job at this. When we make people feel welcome, we make them feel like they are included instead of being excluded. A simple hello and a smile goes a long way.

8 Bulletin Number: CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Mary Magdalen Church 4924 Bancroft Avenue St. Louis, MO TELEPHONE: (314 ) Ext. 4 CONTACT PERSON: Fran Voss smmadmin@sbcglobal.net SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 PRINTER HP Color Laser Jet CP2025 TRANSMISSION TIME Thursday 11:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION April 23, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS