ST. LOUIS CHURCH SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 18, 2009

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1 ST. LOUIS CHURCH SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 18, 2009 Daily Mass Readings This Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday 1 Sm:3-10,19 Heb 5:1-10 Heb 6:10-20 Heb 7:1-3, Heb 7:25 8:6 Heb 8:6-13 Heb 9:2-3,11-14 Jon 3: 1-5, 10 Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10 Ps 110:1-4 Ps 111:1-2, Ps 110:1-4 Ps 40:7-10, 17 Ps 85:8, Ps 47:2-3, 6-9 Ps 25:4-9 1Cor 6:13-15, Cor 7:29-31 Jn 1:35-42 Mk 2:18-22 Mk 2:23-28 Mk 3:1-6 Mk 3:7-12 Mk 3:13-19 Mk 3:20-21 Mk 1:14-20 Lectio Divina While reading sacred scripture, read the words with a love and sense of discovery until something seems to strike home. Sit with the passage as one would with a good friend- not just thinking or analyzing, but instead remaining in a quiet, listening spirit, so the word can nurture and challenge you. Excerpts from SNOW FALLING ON SNOW Copyright 2001 by Robert J. Wicks Used with permission of Paulist Press Mass Intentions for Week of January 18, 2009 Sunday 6:45AM Richard Bell & Mildred Close 8:00AM Elenora Chaney 9:30AM John Holland & William Hundertmark 11:15AM Mary Moelter & Christina Nazario 12:45PM Maria Bochniewicz & Ann Sheehan Monday 7:00AM Richard Bell & Agnes Shemansky 8:30AM Rudolph S. Fonseca, Sr. Tuesday 7:00AM Daniel Creedon 9:30AM Visitacion Marquez & Respect Life Wednesday 7:00AM Jikava de Silva 8:30AM Jack Hartle Thursday 7:00AM Daniel Creedon 8:30AM Stanley Gehrke Friday 7:00AM Catherine Thomas 8:30AM Miriam Winemiller Saturday 8:00AM Daniel Creedon 4:00PM Fanny Ambrose & Gerry Prudot 5:30PM Joseph Budsock & Joseph Shemansky Call to Prayer Let us take a moment in the midst of all our activity to prepare ourselves for prayer. The Word of God Choose one of next Sunday s readings. One person reads the scripture aloud as others are attentive to a word, phrase, or theme that is meaningful to them. Allow for a minute of silent reflection. Have another person read the same scripture a second time. Reflection question for January 25 th Faith Sharing Begin with an open ended question such as What strikes you from this reading? and/or you can use the Reflection Question found on our website or bulletin. Allow time for reflection & sharing. Closing Prayer At the end of the faith sharing, invite participants to pray aloud for any particular petitions or praises they may have. Feel free to close with: The Lord s Prayer Spontaneous prayers or A faith-based song What is Jesus calling me to do? How might I respond to the Lord s call in my life? In your Prayers, please remember those who are sick especially the people listed below If you would like to have a name put on our sick list, please call the parish office at Names on the Sick List will be included for three months. If you would like your name to be listed after the three month period, please call the Parish Office at that time. Thank you. Viola Bourcey Dorothy Franz Michelle Rice-Ryan Joan Brannan Louise Koontz Ann Richards Doreathea Casey Jim Leumas Tom Ryan Dolores Cashman Chris Long Lisa Stovall Daniel Comeaux Charles O Donnell, Sr Matthew Sussan Michele Compton.Carolyn O Rourke Betty Tso Don Conrad Tammy Randle Dcn Buzz Wiedel Good Friend of the DeJames Family Charlotte Williams Richard Durant Yvonne Rawleigh John Williams PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DEPARTED Our departed friends and loved ones: Peter Moore brother of Sally Regnier, Sophia J Glowicki mother of Cathy McGill, James Grimes husband of Ella Grimes, William Emala grandfather of Lyle Weiss and greatgrandfather of Noah, Reginald Kneeland father of Michael Kneeland and grandfather of Sara, and Donald Bridge father of Donna Wagner

2 Dear Parishioners: As a high school basketball coach, John Wooden created a thank you rule for his players. Every time a player scored, he was required to acknowledge the person on the team who had assisted. Of course, some of the players thought this was a silly rule that would take too much time away from the game. But Wooden explained to his team that a simple gesture like a nod, a thumbs-up, or a wink would take them less than a second. Wooden believed that if you didn t show your appreciation to others, they d have no way of knowing their contributions were recognized. And without recognition, people start to pull back both from performing and from cooperating with others. It s a key element of team work and success. So the next time you need to foster a sense of cohesiveness among a team or group, remember John Wooden s philosophy. Gratitude takes almost no time to convey but can have a tremendous impact on achievement.* * Adapted from The Essential Wooden, John Wooden and Steve Jamison, McGraw-Hill, 2007 Monsignor Luca THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Don t pray when it rains if you don t pray when the sun shines. Leroy (Satchel Paige) Baseball Player PARISH MEETINGS THIS WEEK General/Meeting Title Meeting Date Meeting Room Start Time January New Parishioner Welcome 1/18/2009 Social Hall 12:30 PM ACTS women meeting 1/18/2009 Room :00 PM Evangelization Convocation 1/18/2009 Social Hall 4:00 PM Novena 1/19/2009 Chapel 7:30 PM Women's Bible Study 1/20/2009 Room 302 9:30 AM Knights of Columbus Presentation 1/20/2009 Social Hall 4:00 PM Adult Catechism 1/20/2009 Room 301 7:00 PM Respect Life Committee 1/20/2009 Room 304 7:30 PM Mother's Play Group 1/21/2009 Room 302 9:30 AM RCIA 1/21/2009 Room 305 7:00 PM Liturgy Committee Meeting 1/21/2009 Room 304 7:00 PM Respect Life Committee-- Eucharistic Adoration-- March for Life 1/22/2009 Chapel 9:00 AM Scripture Study 1/22/2009 Social Hall 7:00 PM Haiti Meeting 1/22/2009 Room 303 8:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 1/22/2009 Church 8:00 PM

3 WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT Preserving our Treasured Legacy Campaign: SECOND COLLECTIONS This week Special Care for Diocesan Priests January 24 th /25 th -Building Fund STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE Christian stewardship begins with the call to discipleship and today s readings offer three stories about discipleship. In the Gospel, Jesus asks his followers, What are you looking for? This is a very good question for us to ask ourselves. What are we looking for in Christ Jesus? What is it we want by following Him -- to become a steward of His blessings, to serve Him in some way or is it something else? Please consider making a sacrificial pledge to this campaign that will enable us to bring down the mortgage of our new Church and Pastoral Center. 1. If you gave to the Heritage of Hope Campaign, which ended in 2001, consider making a pledge to the Legacy Campaign. Or 2. If you are nearing the end of your payment to t h e Legacy Campaign, consider extending your pledge for another year or two. Or 3. If you are new to the parish or were unable to make a pledge in the past, consider doing your part now by making a pledge now. Everyone is invited and encouraged to support and participate in this important time in the life of our parish. For additional information contact the parish office at Thanks sincerely to all who have been supportive. SAINT LOUIS LEGACY LEAGUE TIP OF THE WEEK January is National Get Organized Month. Are your estate plans organized? Make sure your wishes are carried out as intended. Consult your attorney and write or update your will. Your will is a way of saying I Love You to your family, friends and parish community. CHURCH LINENS Today by Ms. Wiedel & on January 25 th by Ms. Ballard. FLOWER MEMORIALS: In addition to placing flowers at the Altar in loving memory of someone, you may also acknowledge loved ones, anniversaries, and special occasions with flowers at the other shrines in our new church. Please call the parish office ( ) for details. All memorials will be acknowledged in the bulletin. DID YOU FORGET TO BRING YOUR CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPE THIS WEEK? Well now there is an easy remedy...electronic Contributions. St. Louis now has a program which enables your contributions to be deducted once or twice a month. Contributions to the parish will be automatically deducted from your Savings or Checking account (whichever you prefer). For more information please call the parish office at or download a contribution form at econtribute.htm. Thank you! CHRISTMAS FLOWER OFFERINGS The following offerings were made after the publication of the Christmas Flower Memorial Booklet: Given By Mrs. Anne Marie Travis Mr. & Mrs. Gennaro Cibelli Mr. & Mrs. Robert Crane Mr. & Mrs. Martin Drain Mr. & Mrs. David Kontaxis Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Nazario Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Miles Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Largent Ms. Margaret R. Miller In Memory/Honor Of Special Intention Special Intention Vestelle Thorpy. Ralph Crane Marvin McGlothin Ben & Andrea Volpicelli Madelon, Jim & Michelle Butler Patrick Miller Cristina Nazarco, Maria Machada, Americo Oliveiro Doug Wilson Marjorie Bryja Cathy Miller, Robert Miller, Bob Miller, Marion Olson, Richard Baker, Wm J Baker, Lillian Baker, Arthur Long, Ralph Rheubottom WELCOME SESSION & PARISH REGISTRATION If you are new or nearly new to the parish, please plan to join us today, January 18 th, for our New Parishioner Welcoming Program. In order to REGISTER and officially join our parish family we invite you to attend. We will meet this afternoon from 12:30 1:30 PM in the Social Hall of the Pastoral Center. All family members welcome!

4 PLANNING YOUR CHILD S BAPTISM? Here are a few things to keep in mind. Parents must participate in a Baptism Preparation Session before the Baptism date is set. The next Baptism Preparation Session will be held on Wednesday, February 11 th in Room 301 of the Pastoral Center from 7:15 to 9:15 PM. Please register for a session by calling the Parish office at One godparent must be a practicing Roman Catholic, verified by the godparent s parish. Parents must be registered parishioners of St. Louis for at least 6 months. RECENT BAPTISMS AT ST. LOUIS Chase Christopher Buscher Son of Christopher & Lindsay Buscher John Roswell Condon Son of John Condon & Christina Roswell ALTAR FLOWERS The altar flowers this week are in loving memory of William Hundertmark & Ann Sheehan. Our sincere gratitude is extended to the Lazarek family. MARCH FOR LIFE National Prayer Vigil Mass: Join our cardinals, bishops, priests, sisters, deacons, seminarians and others throughout our country for this inspiring prolife vigil Mass on Wednesday, Jan. 21 st at 7 PM at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. Principal Celebrant & Homilist will be Cardinal Justin Rigali, Chairman, USCCB Committee for Pro-Life Activities. For the complete National Prayer Vigil for Life Schedule go to March for Life Convention: On Wednesday, Jan. 21 st from 2 5 PM, the March for Life Convention will be held at the Hyatt-Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. Many outstanding speakers will educate us on the current prolife issues. Be sure to visit the exhibits while you are at the Convention. To sign up for the Convention or Rose Dinner go to What is FOCA?: FOCA, the Freedom of Choice Act establishes abortion as a fundamental right throughout the nine months of pregnancy and forbids any law or policy that could interfere with that right or discriminate against it in public funding and programs. If FOCA became law, hundreds of reasonable, widely supported, and constitutionally sound abortion regulations now in place would be invalidated. Gone would be laws providing for informed consent, and parental consent or notification in the case of minors. Laws protecting women from unsafe abortion clinics and from abortion practitioners who are not physicians would be overridden. Restrictions on partial-birth and other late-term abortions would be eliminated. FOCA would knock down laws protecting the conscience rights of nurses, doctors and hospitals with moral objections to abortion, and force taxpayers to fund abortions throughout the United States. We cannot let this happen! (To read the entire article, go to check out Pro-Life, Abortion, and Newsletter) PARISH OFFICE HOURS For your convenience the Parish Office is open Monday thru Friday from 9 AM 8:30 PM, Saturday from 9 AM-6 PM and Sunday 9 AM 3 PM. The office is closed weekdays from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM for lunch. The entrance to the Parish Office is located along the right side of the front entrance to the church. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS Please continue to remember the following soldiers in your prayers: Cpl. Dan Haack, Cpt. Joseph McDonald, Spc. Curtis Campbell, Cpt. Brendan Gallagher, 1 st Lt. Matthew Middleton, PFC Joseph Henry, Lt. John Ryan, Capt. Steven Cooper, Capt. Amy Cooper, Lt. Denise Reccardi, Cpt. Brian Geary, Capt. Mairead Melis, USNR and Col. Lee depersia. NOTRE DAME WOMEN S LITURGICAL CHOIR The Women s Liturgical Choir of the University of Notre Dame (Indiana) will make a rare visit to St Louis Church and will sing at a special Mass on Friday evening, February 6, 2009, at 7 PM in the church. The Mass will be celebrated by Monsignor Luca with a musical prelude beginning at 6:45 PM. The Notre Dame Club of Maryland, which is hosting this evening, invites all parishioners and friends to attend this special Mass. YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY St. Louis Young Adult Ministry (SLYA) welcomes Catholic young adults (single, married, married with children) ages 18-35, and connects them through a balance of social, service and spiritual events. SLYA is a member of the Howard County Regional Young Adult Ministry. If you would like more information, please contact Kristen Daub (kdaub@stlouisparish.org) or Lora Atkinson ( seekingtruth03@yahoo.com). Upcoming Events January 24 th : SWING DANCING at Glen Echo!!! We will meet at the Park and Ride at Route 32 and Broken Land Parkway at 7 PM. Please join us for a night of swing dancing. The cost is $15 which includes a lesson by two great teachers. The lesson starts at 8 PM and the dance is from 9 PM - midnight. For more information or to RSVP contact Lora Atkinson at lora_atkinson@yahoo.com January 27 th : Bible Study in room 303 in the Pastoral Center from 7:30-9 PM February 11 th : Bible Study in room 303 in the Pastoral Center from 7:30-9 PM February 13 th : Holy Hour, 7 PM in the chapel. Join us for an hour of praise and worship music and prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament! We will go out after for fellowship. Want to see the young adults do more events? Have something in mind? Contact Lora Atkinson (lora_atkinson@yahoo.com) with ideas, details, etc.

5 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, OPEN MEETING January 20 th, 7:30 PM A PEOPLE OF LIFE video presentation which examines all of the threats to human life and dignity in the modern age: abortion, embryonic stem cell research and euthanasia is being presented by the Knights of Columbus for all parishioners. This video is also a call to every faithful Catholic to embrace and advance the cause of life. The presentation will be in the Social Hall of the Pastoral Center on Tuesday, January 20 th at 7:30 PM. No registration is required. For more information contact Leo Mortimer at SOME OF THE GOOD DEEDS OUR CHILDREN OFFERED TO GOD THIS WEEK Tara helped with her dog Lucky; Annie got dressed by herself; Dean was nice to others; Jack had a puppet show for his grandma; Carolina asked for a snack for her sister s lunch; Meggie helped Miss Ruppert clean the room; Anja went on the potty; Natalie worked on listening; Tess slept with her little sister when asked; Kayla let her sister have her own turn on the Wii; Rachel apologized to her sister when they had a fight and gave her a hug; Lourdes shared her food; Zachariah was nice to his sister. ST. LOUIS SCHOOL Saturday, January 24 th through Saturday, January 31 st is Catholic Schools Week. The theme this year is Catholic Schools Celebrate Service. During this time we reflect on the blessings of Catholic Schools and the contributions they make to our communities. During Catholic Schools Week, St. Louis School, along with the other 7,800 Catholic Schools in the nation, come together as one in celebration of Catholic education, reaching out to others to share their enthusiasm and values through a series of daily activities. Our schedule of events is available in the narthex of the church. For those families interested in learning more about our school, we will be hosting two Open Houses this month. On Friday, January 16 th from 10-11:30 AM, and on Sunday January 25 th from 2 PM to 4 PM we welcome parents of prospective students for an information session and tour of the school. Application forms will be available and accepted at each open house and are also available in the narthex of the church. Additionally, we will also have representatives available to talk about our preschool program and answer questions on Saturday, January 31 tst at the Howard County Child Care & Preschool Information Fair held at Ten Oaks Ballroom from 9 AM 1 PM. We hope you will join us at any of these events or pass this information along to other families you know who may be interested in our school. In order for children to enter our preschool program, they must be four years old by September 1 st. Entering kindergarteners must be five years of age by September 1 st, and children entering grade one must be six years of age by September 1, Prior to admittance into our program, all students from kindergarten through eighth grade will be tested on Friday, February 27 th. Specific times will be assigned. If you have any questions, please call the school office at for further information. We look forward to sharing the good news of St. Louis School with your family. YOUTH DIRECTOR S COMMENTS YOUTH DIRECTOR S COMMENTS: JANUARY In one of my recent hiking adventures, this time at Watkins Mill in Montgomery County, I came across a large herd of deer. Not wanting to startle them too much since we were close to a highway, I began singing which in turn startled them greatly! I then stood still, just watching and waiting, and I noticed or re-noticed something about deer. As they watched me, they stood completely still and, when I didn t move at all, a few of them looked away. As has been the case before, it seems as though the ones who first look away are those in the back then as the front line keeps watch, the ones in the back move along and take over the lead. It is only after the biggest one deems every other deer safe that it moves along. Interesting Not sure if this is scientifically true of all deer, but it is an observation, one which can probably serve as a reflection. Wouldn t it be great if humans were always like that? The Church, the physical Body of Christ on earth, is a community of people who should be committed to watching backs, helping out when needed, generally serving as a family. St. Louis does a pretty good job of watching out for those in need, both here in this county, and in the world around us. But, there is always a challenge to keep watch and to make sure that the love of Jesus is offered through us to those who most desperately need it. I LL BE PRAYING FOR YOU! MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY: Jan. 22: HS CYM and March for Life Contact Pat for registration Jan. 24: St. Paul the Movie at Snowden Theatre Call Pat Jan. 25: 9:30 AM Youth Mass Feb. 1: Lunches to the Homeless Feb. 4: HS CYM 5 week speaker series Spring Training begins 7:30-9 PM Feb. 6: HS CYM Open Gym 7-10 PM Feb.13: MS CYM Monthly Dance 7-10 PM Tickets on sale starting 2/2

6 THE ARCHBISHOP S LENTEN APPEAL IS NOW THE ARCHBISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL DO EVERYTHING FOR THE GLORY OF GOD (1 COR. 10:31 11:1) The Archbishop has approved changing the name of the Archbishop s Lenten Appeal to the Archbishop s Annual Appeal. The campaign will now take place prior to Lent each year so that the Appeal does not interfere with Lenten liturgies. Many of our parishioners either have or soon will receive a mailing from Archbishop O Brien. He will ask that you make a pledge to the 2009 Archbishop s Annual Appeal. The Appeal not only funds the operations of the Archdiocese, it funds services that are of great help to the ministries here in our parish. This year, the theme of the Appeal is, Do everything for the glory of God. Clearly, everything that we do to live out our faith gives glory to God. Our contributions to our parish and our Archdiocese multiply the glory that we give to our God by enabling ministries and services that touch thousands of lives. Our parish receives 25% of each dollar contributed up to our goal of $184, Then, we receive 50% of the additional funds received. This year, we will commit our parish rebates to our sister parishes in Western Maryland, St. Ambrose in Baltimore City, The Sisters Academy, and the Parish Family Emergency Fund Please answer the Archbishop s request and make a generous pledge. All pledges can be billed in ten monthly installments. Thank you in advance for your support. ST VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY: If you have a clothing donation, you may drop your items into the blue St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Bin located in the rear of the parking lot by the Maintenance Barn. If you need to obtain a receipt for your clothing donations, you need to call St. Vincent de Paul directly at Clothing items should be placed in sturdy plastic bags and tied securely and then placed in the bin, making sure that the bags are pushed up and over the inside ledge. 15-gallon trash bags fit well in the clothing bin drop slot. This is a wonderful opportunity for used clothing in good condition to be distributed to the poor. It would be regrettable should there be the need to remove the bin from the St. Louis Campus. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. WORLD MARRIAGE MASS WITH ARCHBISHOP O BRIEN All married couples are invited to a special Mass and reception at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore, Sunday, February 8th at 3 PM. Couples wishing to receive special recognition from the Archdiocese for 25 or more years of marriage should contact wmdjubilee@gmail.com or call or by February 1 st. SHRINE OF ST. ANTHONY Recurring Events: Daily Mass, Monday thru Friday, 12 noon (Tuesday Mass includes the Novena to St. Anthony) First Friday Healing Mass, 7:30 PM Third Sunday Healing Mass, 3:00 PM Confession, Wednesday, 4 5:00 PM and Friday, 7-8 PM (except for First Friday of each month) Daily Evening Prayer, Monday thru Friday, 5 PM Unless otherwise noted, all above events are held at the Shrine of St. Anthony at Folly Quarter Rd in Ellicott City. For more info call or visit Special Events: Event Title: Workshop on the Book: "The Five Love Languages" Presenter: Fr. Bart Karwacki, OFM Conv. Event Type: Special General Event Event Date & Time: February 14, :30-11:30 AM Description: This workshop will use the theory of marriage counselor Gary Chapman (author of the book: "The Five Love Languages...How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate") who postulates that there are five basic love languages-five ways that we speak and understand emotional love. An explanation of these five love languages will be given providing participants an opportunity to discover their particular love language. Both married and single people are encouraged to attend this workshop to learn how they try to keep their "emotional love tanks" full. Although it would be helpful, it is not necessary to read the book before the workshop. Cost is $25 per person ($30 per couple) Historical Tours of the Manor House & Shrine of St. Anthony Event Date & Time: February 22, :30 PM - 2:30 PM Description: Join us on the last Sunday of the month for a walking tour of the Manor House and the Shrine of St. Anthony. The tour will last for about 1 hour. Families are welcome!