St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 17, 2016

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1 St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 17, 2016 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. PARISH 3949 Wilmington Avenue St. Louis, MO fax stephenprossp@gmail.com Cha p e l of Sts. Ma ry a nd Jose ph 6304 Minnesota St. Louis, MO SCHOOL 3929 Wilmington Avenue St. Louis, MO fax michelwendellssp@gmail.com www. Reverend Ron Hopmeir, Pastor frron@saintstephenstl.org Ms. Pam Holmes, Director of Liturgical Music and Worship, pholmes0525@gmail.com Mrs. Mary Regan, Pastoral Associate maryreganssp@gmail.com 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

2 STEWARDSHIP: SHARING TIME, TALENT, TREASURE and PRAYER To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit. (1 Corinthians 12:7) St. Paul tells us that God has blessed each of us for a reason. How has God blessed you? Are you using your gifts according to God s plan; helping to do His work here on earth? Remember that if you don t do the work God planned for you, no one else can do it. January 3 Sunday Contributions $ 4, On-line Giving Contribution $ 1, Total weekly contribution $ 6, R & I $ Tuition Assistance $ January special collection: The Review Lectors Saturday, January 23 4:00 PM - M. Moylan, R. Moylan Sunday, January 24 8:00 AM - A. Borgmeyer, M. Mantych 10:30 AM - P. O Connell, C. Quinn Servers Saturday, January 23 4:00 PM - K. Borgmeyer, I. Joly Sunday, January 24 8:00 AM - D. Vogel, S. Gunter 10:30 AM - S. May, A. Manalang Contribution Statements Tax Assistance Program The St. Louis Tax Assistance Program offers FREE electronic income tax return preparation and tax information for a family with income under $58,000. The program is targeted at those working families who are eligible for the earned income credit and child care credit. WHERE: St. Mary s High School WHEN: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 TIME: 8:30-11:30 AM Must have W2s and / or 1099s Contribution statements for 2015 are available at the rectory during normal business hours. Give us a call and we will have it ready for you to pick up. If you would like your statement sent to your home, please send a selfaddressed stamped envelope to the rectory. You can also drop your envelope and request in the collection basket. St. Louis Review Subscriptions It is time to renew your St. Louis Review subscriptions. The envelope is with your January envelope packet. If you are receiving The Review and do not wish to continue getting it, please call the rectory at and ask for Barb. This Week at St. Stephen Protomartyr Monday January 18 Tuesday January 19 Wednesday January 20 Thursday January 21 Friday January 22 Saturday January 23 Sunday January 24 Liturgy of the Word with Communion 8 AM Quilters 9 AM - 2 PM Begin Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Mass 8 AM Arthritis Exercise 9 AM Finance Council Meeting 7 PM All School Mass 8 AM Mass 8 AM Arthritis Exercise 9 AM 50+ Club Meeting 11 AM All School Mass 8 AM Mass 8 AM Vigil Mass 4 PM Masses 8 AM & 10:30 AM

3 January 17, 2016 Gala - The 80 s - Everybody Have Fun Tonight!! Second Sunday in Ordinary Time The Gala is upon us! Have you sent in your RSVP? Do you have an outfit? We are looking forward to seeing all of you there! This year the meal will be catered by Specialized Catering and will offer the following delicious items: Dinner: Caprese Salad, Smoked Gouda Whipped Potatoes, Haircot Verts, Chicken Saltimbocca, Roast Beef and Cheesecake for dessert. You can also satisfy your sweet tooth with our Candy Bar. Bar: Fuzzy Navels, Long Island Iced Teas, Beer, Wine, Soda and Water Here s a taste of just a few of the items available for your bidding in our oral and silent auctions: Classroom creations: Each grade level lent their personal touch to one of ten different pieces of art including pottery items, photo collages, and a wooden cross. Wouldn t you love to take home this keepsake? Attention St. Louis sports fans: There is something for everyone, as we are featuring various packages including Rams tickets, Blues tickets, Champions Club Cardinals tickets, and SLU Billikens tickets. It s all about you and our SSP experts: Passes to CityFit Studio, Verve, The Green Team Fertilizing Service, Appearance by Sharkey, Garden Consultation, Babysitting Service, and Math tutoring. Or the little ones: Tickets to the Magic House, Museum of Transportation, and Circus Flora as well as quilts, baskets, a Star Wars 14 bike, and American Girl clothing. Looking to get away? Consider a night away at Chaumette Vineyard & Winery. Or a Staycation in one of St. Louis s Finest neighborhoods - The Grove and The Loop. We also have four Disney Park Hopper passes to supplement that trip to Florida this summer. St. Stephen s-style: Bid on a year of SSP athletic fees for your family. Take advantage of VIP treatment at the Parish Picnic. Have the Parish Center all to yourselves overnight. Stretch out in a reserved front pew at Christmas Eve Mass or Easter Morning Mass. Reserve that parking spot in front of the Parish Center with a personalized sign. Or have some fun in town? Take in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Fox. Host a wine tasting in your own living room. Check out one of the shows this season at The Repertory Theatre. A day with Ms. Block: What little girl wouldn t love a manicure and lunch with our second-grade teacher? Desserts with Mrs. Martin: Enjoy two delicious desserts (cakes, cookies, or pies) when you need them. A day with the Mayor for four students: Well, he s no Ms. Block, but it would be cool to see his office. A day with Your Favorite Teacher: Four SSP students can enjoy an afternoon Cardinals game with the teacher of your choice. Not to mention all of the in-town fun of our sign-up parties: Partake in Cuba Libre with Paul Payne, Thenhaus, and O Connells, and Cabaret at the Gaslight Club with the Dowds and Hogenmillers, or Fall on Flora Place with the Mullgardts, Massmans, O Briens, and Victoria Hatfield. Also back by popular demand this year: Minute-to-Win-It 2 competition with the Vennemans and Wests, Backyard Bash with the Goedekers for families of younger ones, Bellerive Olympics with the Guntlis, Bocce with the Sciaronis and Marseks, Book Club with Heather Mattingly,. And believe it or not, there are more. Programs for the event will be available at on Monday, January 18 th. Those of you who are attending will receive a program directly to your inbox. Programs will list all of the event details and itemize all of the silent and oral auction items available for purchase the evening of the Gala. Last call for Wine Bottles!! It s not too late, please have in by Monday, January 18 h. Feel free to stop by the Parish Center Thursday or Friday to see the work in progress. Mega Cash Raffle tickets are a hot commodity, with limited quantities. Please don t hesitate to purchase, as they are going fast. Also available are PS4, ipad Air 2, American Girl, and Quilt raffle tickets. On sale now and through the event. Looking forward to seeing you next weekend, Bridgette Fyvie & Ann Marie Guntli

4 St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish On to the Next Miracle In her work as a chaplain for the Maine Warden Service and her life's role as a spouse and mother and now grandmother, Kate Braestrup has experienced life at its most traumatic, chaotic, and terrifying - as well as life at its most fulfilling, affirming and joyful. In her new memoir Anchors and Flares: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hope and Service, she writes: "If the three stages of man are optimism, pessimism, and cynicism, I think I'm going through them in reverse order. I was more cynical when I was younger, and every year brings me closer to optimism. "It was easier to be cynical about men before I married one and had my sons. "It was easier to be cynical about American race relations before my brother adopted my darling African- American nephew, and my son received [after the death of my husband] fathering from men of every hue. "It was easier to be cynical about crime and punishment before I worked with cops, easier to be cynical about war and peace before my son joined my father's [Marine] Corps, and downright easy peasy to be cynical about the future before I had a grandson on his way into it. "These days, cynicism seems uncomfortably close to despair, and I no longer believe that the only alternative to despair is blind denial... Bad things happen but the world isn't ending. No bang, no whimper, no sudden fix, just this long, slow slog we're all taking together toward the next shining inevitable miracle." In his "first sign" in the Gospel of John, Jesus transforms simple water into the choicest wine - it is a fitting sign of what Jesus has been sent by God to do: to transform our world from the brokenness of sin and the deadness of avarice into God's banquet table of generosity, hope and healing. In Christ, the "watered-down wine" of fear and self-centeredness is replaced with the "new wine" of compassion and gratitude for the life God has given us, of honor and respect for every human being as a child of God, of the justice, mercy and peace of God, the Host of the great Wedding Feast. Razzle Dazzle Is Coming We are planning to present the ever popular Razzle Dazzle again this summer. Stay turned for more information and meeting dates. January 23 - Gala Looking Ahead January 31 - School Open House -- Catholic Schools Week begins February 6 - Jubilarian Anniversary Mass and Dinner February 7 - Parish Chicken Dinner February 10 - First Fish Fry, Ash Wednesday February 12, 19, 26 - Fish Fry February Dan Schutte Concert Faithful Departed In the charity of your prayers please pray for the mother of Ollie Wunderlich and Margaret Mertzlufft who both died recently. May the angels lead you into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome you and take you to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem. Fifty + Club Meeting Join us for the first meeting of the Fifty + Club of We meet in the Parish Hall at 11 AM on Thursday, January 21. We will collect the annual dues ($3) for Lunch is $3 and is catered by Crusoe s. After lunch we will play bingo. Come find out about our activities planned for Hope to see you there! Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23 Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23 Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13 Ps 89:20-22, Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday, St. Fabian: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, Ps 144:1, 2, 9-10 Mk 3:1-6 Thursday, St, Agnes: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7 Ps 56:2-3, 9-13 Mk3:7-12 Friday, Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children: 1 Sm 24:3-21 Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11 Mk 3:13-19 Saturday, St. Vincent & St. Marianne Cope: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, Ps 80:2-3, 5-7 Mk 3:20-21 Sunday, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Neh 8:2-4, 5-6, 8-10 Ps 19:8-10, 15 1 Cor 12:12-30 Mk 1:1-4; 4:14-21

5 January 17, 2016 Spring Athletic Sign-ups Baseball, softball and track registration for the 2016 season will be open throughout the month of January. After the 31st, a $10 late fee will be added. Please pay all your fees when registering. CYC baseball and softball for grades 3rd-8th is $50 and T-ball for grades Pre-K-2nd is $40. Track is $30. Per CYC rules, you must have turned 7 years old by June 30, 2015 to participate in the 2016 track season. If you have any questions please Jason Joly (President) or Trish Vogel (Treasurer) at sspathletics@gmail.com. Fabulous Fish Fries 2016 Fabulous Fish Fires begin Ash Wednesday, 2/10! 4:00-7:00 PM We invite all parishioners, family and co-workers to join our Lenten Fish Fries February 10, 12, 19, 26 / March 4, 11, 18 Dine in or Carry out! We are also handicap accessible! Jubilee Anniversary Mass and Dinner St. Stephen Protomartyr would like to invite all couples from our parish who have reached a milestone in marriage to celebrate at our Jubilee Anniversary Mass and Dinner on Saturday, February 6, We will be honoring those who celebrated 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50 years of marriage in We also welcome anyone who has been married more than 50 years to join us. The celebration will start with 4:00 pm Mass and continue with dinner following in the parish hall. We hope you can join us in our celebration! Please complete this form and return it to the parish office by January 28 to make your reservation. For more information, call Mary Paule at Jubilee Anniversary Celebration at SSP Names Phone Number Wedding Anniversary Date Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Join Us as We Welcome Dan Schutte Acclaimed Liturgical Music Composer City of God Sing a New Song Here I Am Lord Table of Plenty.and so many more! An Evening Lenten Concert Performed by Dan Schutte. An evening of stories, prayer, and reflection woven around his songs. Friday, February 26, :30-9:30 PM St. Stephen Protomartyr Catholic Church 3949 Wilmington Ave, All are welcome. No admission charge. Space may be limited. Morning of Reflection With Dan Schutte. Saturday, February 27 9:00AM 1:00PM St. Stephen Parish Hall Reservations by February 21st for Saturday s Event can be made at or Schutte.at.ssp@gmail.com Attend one, or both, of these events! Parish Chicken Dinner WHEN: Sunday, February 7, 2016 after the 10:30 AM Mass until 2 PM WHERE: Parish Hall WHAT: 2 pieces of Hodak s chicken, 2 sides, beverage and a dessert all for $7 (4 pieces for $9) ADVANCED TICKETS ARE REQUIRED so we know how much to order Tickets will be on sale after weekend Masses and at the rectory. Volunteers are needed to help set-up, pour beverages, bake cakes and clean-up etc. Call Nancy Doerhoft ( ) to volunteer and join the fun.

6 AGING WISELY: LIVE YOUR LIFE WELL! Monday, January 25, 1:00-3:00 pm Presenter: Connie Fisher, LCSW, Director, Mental Health Promotion Location: St. John the Baptist Parish Center, 4200 Delor Street Mental Health America Eastern Missouri (MHA-EM) wants you to care for your mental health just as you care for your physical health. Live Your Life Well offers ten practical tools to increase mental well-being and help you better handle and manage everyday life, as well as, more serious crises and challenges. Begin the new year caring for your mind, body, and spirit. We hope you can join us. RSVP: Joan at , Ext 26, please call by Thursday, January 21. Tea, coffee, and cookies will be served! IT S A MATCH Matching is an important part of what Stephen Ministry is all about. Those who are interested in serving are matched with the best job for them. Those who need care are matched with the best caregiver for them. Find out whether Stephen Ministry is a match for you by contacting Leigh Manalang at or leighsgsm@gmail.com today. FREE INCOME TAX HELP FOR SENIORS QUESTION: A family member used to help me prepare taxes each year, but he is no longer able to do so. I do not have enough money to pay a tax preparer; is there anyone who can help me? ANSWER: AARP Tax-Aide is a free tax assistance service for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and over. They help individuals prepare tax forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, Circuit Breakers and other standard schedules. Call AARP-NOW for your appointment. Listed below are a few of the neighboring AARP sites: call Carondelet Library, 6800 Michigan, Mondays 9:30 am - 1:00 pm. Carpenter Library, 3309 S. Grand, Mondays 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Buder Library, 4401 Hampton, Monday and Thursday 9:30am-12:30 pm BENEFITS QUIZ Are you having trouble making ends meet? Are you choosing between prescriptions and food? Do you wonder what services are out there to help? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to meet with a Benefits Specialist from the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA)! Who: Any person 60+ years or persons ages with a disability When: Call to schedule your appointment to learn about benefits. The Benefit Specialist from SLAAA will meet with you, answer questions, and help you fill out applications. Why: There are programs that could help you save money! There is no charge!

7 St. Stephen Protomartyr MASS INTENTIONS Monday, January 18 8:00 AM - Liturgy of the Word with Communion Tuesday, January 19 8:00 AM - Verna & Loretta Bourisaw Andrew Ruppert Wednesday, January 20 8:00 AM - Rose & Ted McBride Thursday, January 21 8:00 AM - Charles Barthel Friday, January 22 8:00 AM - Louisa Barnes Saturday, January 23 8:00 AM - Mary Wunderlich 4:00 PM - Verna Pierce Sunday, January 24 8:00 AM - Frank Gibala 10:30 AM - Our Parishioners PLEASE PRAY for our sick and recovering Nader Attarian - Suzi Beck - Rich Brown - James Forgash - Mary Lopinot - Herb Herberts - Waumeda Merritt - Dan Nichols - Joey Renick - Brad Rowe - Margaret Ringkamp - Bill Warren for our homebound Rich Brown - Dorothy Flippin - Jeanette Holmer - Rosemary Kobylinski - Florence Morrison - Delores & Ralph Riley - Rose Schuster for those in nursing homes Lorraine Burke - Ellie Kearns - Cecilia Olson - Waumeda Merritt - Gene VanderPluym for family members serving in the military Joel Bruce - Derek Hirtz - Brandon Johnson Stephen Napier - Jack Rennick - Brian Schoellhorn - Donald Shaver - Mitch Sollmann - Mark Tisius - Bradley Westcott DEVOTIONS Tuesdays, after 8 am Mass: Perpetual Help Devotions Wednesdays, 8:45 am 4:00 pm: Church is open for Eucharistic Adoration First Friday of the month, Holy Hour and Benediction after the 8:00 AM Mass. Parish Office Hours Monday through Thursday: 8:30 AM 4:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM 3:00 PM Closed Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Holy Days 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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