Mary Queen of Peace Parish A Catholic Community

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1 Mary Queen of Peace Parish A Catholic Community Mission Statement Closer to God, Closer to One Another We, the people of Mary Queen of Peace Church, are called by God to live in community as disciples. Through the sacraments, God nourishes and empowers us to follow the example of our namesake, Mary Queen of Peace. With the help of God s love and grace, our mission is to build up the kingdom of God on earth, bringing our Community closer to the Lord and closer to one another as we worship together, educate and serve. Schedule of Services Sunday Masses 5:00 pm on Saturday 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 am 2 nd & 4 th Sunday 5 pm Weekday Masses 6:45 and 8:00 am Saturday Mass 8:00 am Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesday after 8 am Mass Confession Saturday: 3:45-4:45 pm Anytime by calling the rectory. Eucharistic Adoration First Monday, 8:30 am 9:00 pm Third Monday, 8:30 am 9:00 pm Marriage To be arranged with one of the parish priests as soon as the decision to marry has been made or at least six months before the wedding date. Baptism Sunday-12:00 pm with arrangement made by calling the Parish Office. Preparation Class for Parents every first Tuesday at 7:00 pm. in the Parish Office Rectory W. Lockwood, Phone Website: School W. Lockwood, Phone Archdiocese of St. Louis website: Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am -- 4:30 pm Bulletin Deadline: Tues. 12:00 pm Please arrange for keys, etc. before Sunday afternoon

2 Mary Queen of Peace - Webster Groves, Missouri Mary Queen of Peace Staff FAX: for MQP mqpparishoffice@mqpwg.org Website: Pastor: Rev. John Rogers Vien frjohnvien@mqpwg.org Part-time Assoc. Pastor: Rev. Aaron Nord aaron_nord@yahoo.com Deacons: Rev. Mr. Tom Mulvihill Rev. Mr. Joe Wientge Business Manager: Barb Schlanger Secretary: Madeline Kohr Website: Chandra Tripp Music Director: Marc Strathman Pastoral Associate: Mary Ann Zimmerman Administrative Assistant Heather O Keefe Communications Coordinator MQP School & PSR FAX: Principal: Mrs. Amy Schroff Parish School of Religion Mrs. Donna Maurer Youth Ministry: Angela Fiordelisi Liturgy of the Word for Children: Denise Watkins Alicia Albus Parish Council: Angie Kimes Stewardship: Tim Brown Finance: Tony Right Home & School: Becky Lane Board of Education Patty Baxendale Athletics: Ryan Moore Page 2 A NEW WEEK FR. JOHN VIEN For those of who were not at the Masses at which I presided and preached last weekend, I want to share with you some words from my homily. I am grateful to all those who have expressed support for the parish and for me, and I m energized by the many people that want something good to come from this. What could that be? I can t wait to find out! I hope that we will pray and dream and plan together so that this moment of difficulty can be transformed into a moment of grace. Friends, I will admit that I ve had a week where I didn t want to get up from under the covers on a few mornings. During this past week s sad events with a canceled Kindergarten baseball game, a viral Facebook rant, and the ensuing press coverage that painted our parish in a negative light, there were times when I didn t want to get out of bed and times when I didn t want to answer the phone. Like many of you, I was embarrassed, angry, and sad. But rather than hide from our problems, you and I are called to face them with the fortitude of the Holy Spirit. I ve said that these incidents are a teachable moment, so we have much to learn from them, and we'll consider this as a parish family in the weeks and months to come, but let me state a few things unequivocally. First, the Archdiocese and the Catholic Youth Council would never schedule any game at any place they thought would be unsafe. The safety of our children is our primary concern, just as it is for parents. Second, after talking with many of the folks involved in this, I really don t believe that this incident was racially motivated. But, let s be honest. One cannot have safety concerns about an area in St. Louis, post-ferguson, and not have it turn into a racial issue. Safety is a buzzword, and we all know it means more than safety. And I do not think that is bad. It is important and essential for us who live in Webster, Glendale, and Oakland to acknowledge the implicit racism and white privilege that we may have. Racism is always a sin, and it is something for which we as a nation and individuals must always seek healing and offer repentance. Third, we need to be aware that our actions always affect others. We are all connected, for we are one body in Christ. As St. Paul reminds us, if one member hurts, we all hurt. If one suffers, we all suffer. If one makes a mistake and if one sins, it reflects on all of us. In our day and age, perception is reality. If we re honest, we know that the perception of Mary, Queen of Peace by others in our community is not always positive. We re thought to be a little insulated, a bit snobbish, too competitive, and you can fill in the rest. That s the perception, but the reality is that this is a community of faithful, generous, committed Christians. But we ve seen how the actions of one or a few can damage that. We are all One Body. Finally, we must always be kind and charitable. Always. Even on Facebook and social media. Maybe especially on Facebook and social media. Do not post something that is hurtful or inflammatory. Just don t. Stop. You know, there s a lot more to being Christian than being kind, but if we are not kind, we are not Christian. So each one of us is called, I think, because of these incidents, to examine our hearts, our consciences, our motivations, and our convictions. And if we find there that we have any trace of hatred, racism, animosity, anger, or fear, let us pray that it be purged so that we can be made whole and so that our parish and our community can heal. The Spirit, who comes to us today at Pentecost, will help us heal. And the Blessed Mother, our patroness, will show us the way with her tender care and love for us. So today, pray for wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and reverence. Pray for the grace to live your Catholic faith with pride and with confidence! Pray for the grace to witness to Christ by all you say and do! Pray for the grace to make good choices, to repent of your sins, to grow in grace. With confidence, let us join in the Church s unceasing prayer for the Spirit s gifts: Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest! And in our hearts take up thy rest! Come with thy grace, and heav nly aid, to fill the hearts which thou hast made, to fill the hearts which thou has made!

3 STEWARDSHIP-COLUMN OUR GIFTS TO GOD AND PARISH Weekly Offertory Summary Last 4 Weeks Offertory 4-24 thru $ 116,136 Four Weeks Offertory Budget $ 132,000 Surplus / (Deficit) $ (15,864) Last four weeks average $ 29,034 If you re interested in enrolling with OSV Online Giving for ACH, credit / debit card, or with the EZ Giving credit / debit card option, please call Barb at the Parish Office, Hungry? Come to Hospitality Sunday today, May 22 after all the Masses to meet the Daughters of Saint Paul, who run Pauline Books in Crestwood. They will have a book display in the School Cafeteria after the Saturday 5:00 PM Mass and the Sunday morning Masses, and will have available books and DVDs on the theme: The Year of Mercy. The Daughters of St. Paul will also speak briefly after all the Masses this weekend, May From our MQP Music Director Please come Sunday afternoon, May 22, 2 PM to be inspired by beautiful choral music by the Bel Canto Women s Chorus. This is a free concert and wraps up our concert series for Cantate Domino! Marc mstrathman@mqpwg.org Update Membership Information Does our MQP database have YOUR family membership record correct? Here is your chance to update YOUR record for our annual Guide Book & Directory (if you haven t already done so). It is time for us to update our database with any changes, additions, or deletions that may have occurred in YOUR family over the past year. Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved? Are you preparing to move soon? Do you want your record published? If you have not already informed the Parish Office about changes to your record, please let us know now so that the information in the Guide Book & Directory is correct. Thank you for your help! Guide Book & Directory Advertising Opportunity We are in the process of updating our annual Guide Book & Directory for the church. This book will contain everything pertinent to our church: the various ministries, organizations, committees, activities, functions & events plus a complete directory of all members. This book is being provided & direct-mailed to each family at no cost to our church; it is again being subsidized by local businesses that advertise. If you own or manage a business and would like to find out about advertising in our book, please call the Parish Office. Recent survey results by Guide Book Publishing show that 92.1% of families would rather patronize a Guide Book & Directory advertiser over a non-advertiser. It will pay to advertise in our new Guide Book & Directory. Respect Life Essay written by Mia Fiordelisi, MQP 8th Grader How can living a life of chastity protect you from abortion and lead you in a life of happiness? Dear Future Husband, I have chosen to save myself until I have married you. We may not know each other, but I know that we will truly love each other. Al I ask is that you save yourself, too. If we both do this we can live our life without any complications involving chastity. We will not have to go through the struggle of abortion or sexually transmitted diseases. We will be able to live a life of love for each other, not having to deal with the question of why or how, and not be filled with regret when we get married. If I save myself for you, it is only fair for you to save yourself for me. I know it may be tempting but if something happens where someone ends up getting pregnant, we may never meet. There could be years of unhappiness and denial. If the situation turns to an abortion, you will be filled with regret, and still years of unhappiness. This is not only going to make us happy, but also the other people that we will have loved will be happier too. If one of us, or both of us gets a sexually transmitted disease, then that could affect our lives together in the future. I am not the only one asking this, but I know that God has asked us too. For the Bible states: For this is the will of God, your holiness, that is, that you will abstain from sexual immorality (1 Thessalonians 4:3) This means not to sleep around in or out of marriage. Please, not only do this for me, but for yourself too. I know that you are worth the wait, but so am I. Love, Your Future Wife Page 3

4 Interested in Youth Group? Contact Youth Minister: Angela Fiordelisi Please let us know if you d like to be added to the list to receive updated info, reminders, & event info. Follow us for updated information and reminders: Facebook: mqpyouthministry MQP Youth Ministry strives to lead teens closer to Christ. We are committed to providing experiences, relationships, and opportunities for the teens of our parish to encounter Christ. Life Teen Youth Group All high school teens invited and welcome. Mass - 5PM; Life Night 6-7:30PM in the Lubeley Room (2nd & 4th week of month) May Life Teen Steubenville Conference -- July VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ON-LINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! MQP presents, CAVE QUEST: Following Jesus the Light of the World! July 11-15, 2016, 9:30 am -- 12:30 pm Participants, age 3 (potty trained) thru children entering 4th grade; and volunteers (8th grade and up) can now register! **REGISTER ONLINE** Skip the paperwork and complete your REGISTRATION or Volunteer Interest Form online! Visit the link below or access the link from the MQP website: *Please note: payment must still be made and sent via check/cash to MQP or Karen Ward (421 Baker Ave 63119) Can you help? We are looking for: 1) parent volunteers who may be interested in shadowing our co-chairs to take over in the summer of ) teenage and parent volunteers to volunteer for the week of VBS and to help set up the week before 3) partially used or new cans of spray paint; AND empty paper towel tubes which can be left on the porch at 939 Joanna Avenue **Interested in volunteering, but have a child too young to attend? No worries! Childcare is available for children too young to attend this year s VBS!** We have a Wish List set up for anyone interested in lending/donating items to help defer the costs of our program. We thank you in advance for your generosity! Questions?? Want to help?? Please contact: Laura Boeker ljboeker@hotmail.com Suzanne Moore suzjgau@yahoo.com Page 4 MONDAY, May 23, :00 A.M. Servers: B. Butler -- RJ Clark TUESDAY, May 24, :00 A.M. Servers: J. Bumbera -- L. Auberry - WEDNESDAY, May 25, :00 A.M. Servers: Adult Server - THURSDAY, May 26, :00 A.M. Servers: TJ Soriano -- M. LaVigne 6:00 P.M. 8th Grade Graduation Servers: G. Lane -- M. Sextro -- F. O Keefe Lectors: MQP Student Lectors Ministers: A. Fiordelisi -- M. Campbell -- H. O Keefe -- T. Mullarkey J. Schulte -- S. Sextro -- M. Fiordelisi -- - FRIDAY, May 27, :00 A.M. Servers: Adult Server 10:00 A.M. All School Mass Servers: O. Altomari -- B. Pavelonis -- M. Broder - SATURDAY, May 28, :00 A.M. Servers: F. LaVigne -- T. LaVigne 5:00 P.M. Servers: C. Schoen -- Z. Schoen -- M. Dolan Lectors: J. Baxendale -- A. Bergan Ministers: K. Figge -- B. Purcell -- T. Milford -- J. Bergan W. Bumbera -- C. Franko-Torack -- M. Johnson -- J. Lynch Hospitality: R. Froesel -- W. Torak -- T. Milford -- N. Carroll -- Cantor: M. A. Zimmerman SUNDAY, May 29, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 7:30 A.M. Servers C. Wendling -- E. Lally -- S. Schnieders Lectors: J. Mayer -- M. Bufe Ministers: C. Meyer -- A. Althoff -- F. Bufe C. Gianino -- J. Gianino 9:00 A.M. Servers: B. Pavelonis -- B. Pavelonis -- C. Campbell Lectors: R. Useted -- C. Ries Ministers: J. Grimmer -- L. Boeker -- T. Kraatz -- J. Niehaus D. Hufford -- B. Hufford -- C. Turek -- J. Turek Hospitality: M. Campbell -- L. Useted -- C. Ryan -- J. Schulte -- D. Kraatz T. Tlapek -- S. Schoenbeck -- L. Mahon -- R. Mahon Cantor: M. A. Zimmerman HOMEBOUND MINISTRY: D. Skelton -- T. Beckmann -- T. Albus 11:00 A.M. Servers: Lectors: Ministers: Hospitality: G. Lawhorn -- P. Lawhorn -- G. Bena P. Baxendale -- R. Brown C. Stephens -- M. Brennan -- C. Lawhorn -- T. Mehan T. Mullarkey -- A. Stephens -- P. Brodeur -- T. Kuttler B. Helmer -- M. Grassi -- T. Grassi -- P. Buehring S. Buehring -- R. Goelz -- M. Brice -- R. Brice -- The Women s League would like to congratulate the 2nd graders who recently received their First Holy Communion and all of the graduates 8th grade, high school and college! Your hard work has paid off we re very proud of you and your accomplishments. Go forth and shine!

5 Preschool & Kindergarten: Registration for Preschool & Kindergarten classes is now open. If you would like registration materials, please call or stop by the school office, whichever is most convenient for you. Our Preschool will continue to serve 3 & 4 year olds (must be 3 or 4 by August 1, 2016) with full and part-time enrollment available. Kindergartners must be 5 by Aug. 1, Please call if you have questions. Invitation to New Families: New students are always welcome at Mary, Queen of Peace School. If you would like to learn more about our school and schedule a tour, please contact our principal, Mrs. Amy Schroff, at We are proud of our strong academic and faith-filled program and would love to share it with you. Alums, Parents, Parishioners and Friends Please join us for the MQP School Retirement Party honoring Martha Kearns, Joyce Winkler & Colleen Pijut Sunday, June 5, after 9:00 AM Mass. Donuts and coffee will be provided! In addition, as Mrs. Kearns past students all know, at the end of each day Mrs. Kearns hands each student a LOVE note saying what a great day they ve had. We are encouraging past students and parents to write your own Love Letter to Mrs. Kearns. You can download a Love Letter from MQP Flock Notes or MQP Weekly. Please call Meghan Siebenman at with any questions. MAY MEETINGS Sunday, May 22, 2016 The Most Holy Trinity 8:00 am Daughters of St. Paul media & book display in the Cafeteria 8:00 am Coffee and Donuts sponsored by Men s ACTS (Cafeteria) 9 & 11am Children s Liturgy of the Word in the Msgr. O Toole Room 9:00 am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Level I) in the Atrium 2:00 pm Bel Canto Women s Chorus Concert in the Church 4:00 pm Life Teen Youth Ministry in the Msgr. Lubeley Room 4:30 pm EDGE Youth Group meets in the Gym 6:00 pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Level II) in the Atrium Monday, May 23, :30 pm Volleyball assessments in the Gym 6:30 pm Grade 6 Girl Scouts meet in Msgr. Lubeley Room 7:00 pm Parish Council meeting in the Holy Family Room 7:15 pm St. Vincent de Paul meeting in the Msgr. O Toole Room Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Last day of classes for pre-school, Kindergarten & Gr. 8 9:00 am Quilting Group meets in the Msgr. Lubeley Room 10:00 am Rosary Group at Kay Kromm s (727 S. Laclede Station Rd) all are welcome!) 6:30 pm Volleyball meeting in the Msgr. Lubeley Room Wednesday, May 25, :30 am Kindergarten Graduation 11:00 am Pre-school Graduation 5:30 pm Volleyball Assessments in the Gym Thursday, May 26, :00 pm 8th Grade Graduation Mass in the Church 6:00 pm Men s Club meeting in the Msgr. Lubeley Room 7:00 pm 8th Grade Graduation Reception in the Gym 9:00 pm Rosary under the Portico Friday, May 27, 2016 Last Day of School for MQP Students 7:30 pm AA meeting in the Msgr. Lubeley Room Saturday, May 28, :30 am Pro-Life Rosary in the Church 3:45 pm Confessions in the Church Sunday, May 29, 2016 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ MQP BLOOD DRIVE :30 7:30 PM IN THE MQP CAFETERIA Make an appointment at or call Trish Goldberg at Remember: every 2 seconds someone needs blood 1 in 10 people entering the hospital needs blood 1 donation may help save 3 lives 6 donations can ensure 1 patient has enough blood for heart surgery 20 donations can help 1 burn victim GAMAM FOR MAY Due May 21/22 Items needed: Canned Meats any kind Canned Tuna Canned Beans any kind Keeping canned proteins in stock at the St. Wenceslaus site is a challenge. Any donations we can get in these above items is always needed and appreciated. God Bless you for your continued support in this ministry. MQP Young Families Family Picnic Wednesday, May 25, 5:00 pm dusk Larson Park Pavilion, Webster Groves Pack a picnic dinner and come let the kids play! Men s Club May Meeting, May 26, Lubeley Room Doors open at 6 PM; meeting starts at 7 PM ** Memorial Prayer & shared stories ** Finances ** Wrap up ** New vision ** Officers? Volunteers for SPECIAL APPEAL! In a typical calendar year, the Men s Club collects dues from approximately 180 members in order to carry out the numerous philanthropic activities throughout the year. This past year we failed to send out reminders or second notices and dropped to only 104 payers thus far. We could use an infusion to cover current obligations and fall planning. Please check your records and if you have paid in the past but do not show a recent payment, submit $45, payable to MQP Men s Club, to the parish office. You can also call Dan Fauska at to check your status as well. God Bless You All. Page 5

6 CONNECT & GET IINVOLVED. SPREAD JOY & MERCY Join MQP s expanding hospitality team. It s a little commitment: you smile, greet people twice a month, just 15 min. before & 5 min. after one Mass. It s a big impact: you show our guests that Jesus loves they are here. It s a great way for you to get involved and spread Jesus mercy & joy. Interested?? Need more info?? Contact Fr. Aaron (aaron_nord@yahoo.com) or Nanci McCarthy (nanci.mccarthy@yahoo.com) or Madeline ( ). Atten: 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 & Remarried Catholics (SCDC) on Thursday, May 26, at 7:00 PM at St. Catherine Laboure Parish cafeteria (9740 Sappington Road, Sunset Hills). We plan to finalize preparations for our Sunday before Memorial Day family picnic at this meeting and welcome any guests to become members of our group. For more information, please call Jan Inman at or Bill DeCoursey at GOD S GARAGE SALE In memory of Jane Corbett for the Children of Haiti. June 16, 17, & 18, 2016 St. Michael s Gym 7622 Sutherland Ave Shrewsbury, MO Drop off donations June 13 15, 9 AM 5 PM Or contact Colleen Corbett Hanlen alolly3@aol.com Or (Cannot accept TVs, computers, large appliances or car seats) Jane s Love Lives Page 6 Golf Tournament Our Lady of Guadalupe in Ferguson is the sister parish of our MQP St. Vincent De Paul organization. They will hold a golf tournament on Sat, June 4, at Normandie Golf Club. The parish relies on this tournament each year to help provide a quality education for the children of its parish & maintain the parish s aging buildings. The fee for an individual golfer is only $100. Please support our sister parish by participating in this fun event. You can also lend your support by purchasing a hole sponsorship for only $150 or making a donation of any amount. For more info, contact Sr. Cathy Doherty ; or Don Costello at ; or MQP parishioner Bill O Neill at Soccer Mini-Camp These 2 hour mini-camps run for 4 days and are packed with fun. Our advanced soccer training methods include individual technique training, i.e. passing, dribbling, receiving and shooting; plus group tactics using small-sided games. Our excellent staff of coaches-to-player ratio is approximately 1:10. #6 MQP Parish Soccer Camp July 25-28, 6-8 PM Boys or Girls, ages 5-14 $80 per player St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish Fields 1420 S. Sappington Rd On-line application available at with convenient & secure online credit card payment via PayPal, or by check. We pray for the repose of the souls of Dolores Hacker (Step-mother of Claire Doyle) Fred Linkul (Father of Larry Linkul and Ann Cooper) May God welcome them home, fill them with peace and bless all those who mourn their loss. MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY, May 22, 2016 The Most Holy Trinity READINGS: Proverbs 8:22-31 Romans 5:1-5 John 16: :30 am Bud Althoff 9:00 am People of Our Parish 11:00 am J. Rogers Vien 5:00 pm Vernon Schmidt MONDAY, May 23, 2016 READINGS: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Mark 10: :45 am Jim Bright 8:00 am Jackie Harris TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 READINGS: 1 Peter 1:10-16 Mark 10: :45 am Poor Souls 8:00 am Len Witte WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2016 St. Bede the Venerable, Priest & Doctor of the Church St. Gregory VII, Pope Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Virgin READINGS: 1 Peter 1:18-25 Mark 10: :45 am Special Intention of Lisa Schulte 8:00 am Jane McNaughton THURSDAY, May 26, 2016 Saint Philip Neri, Priest READINGS: 1 Peter 2:2-5, 9-12 Mark 10: :45 am Ernest Winkelmann 8:00 am Helen Tunno 6:00 pm Sp. Intentions of MQP Graduates FRIDAY, May 27, 2016 Saint Augustine of Canterbury READINGS: 1 Peter 4:7-13 Mark 11: :45 am Peggy James 8:00 am Mary Lynch 10:00 am Sp. Int. MQP Students & Families SATURDAY, May 28, 2016 Blessed Virgin Mary READINGS: Jude 17, 20b-25 Mark 11: :00 am Herman Stegmann 10:00 am Sarah and Don Pfyl SUNDAY, May 29, 2016 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ READINGS: Genesis 14: Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11b-17 7:30 am People of Our Parish 9:00 am Len Witte 11:00 am Mattie Mae Gleason

7 Church name & address: Mary Queen of Peace # W. Lockwood St. Louis, MO Contact person: Madeline Kohr So ware: Win 7 pub 2010 AA-X Date of publica on: May 22, 2016 Number of pages transmi ed: Cover + 5 text pages + this page = 7 (2 ad pages) Delivery day & me: Thursday by noon Special instruc ons: Weekly bulle ns this is a change as of FedEx shipping address: Mary Queen of Peace # W. Lockwood St. Louis, MO Special delivery instruc ons (if any): NONE FedEx tracking mqpoffice@aol.com