Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church 676 W. Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves, Missouri ~ ~

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1 Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church 676 W. Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves, Missouri ~ ~ 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 Retired Priest in Residence: Msgr. Robert Jovanovic robertj@mqpwg.org Deacon: Rev. Mr. Joe Wientge Rev. Mr. Tom Mulvihill Business Manager: Barb Schlanger A NEW WEEK FR. JOHN VIEN For about the past two years, the Archdiocese of St. Louis, under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri, has been conducting Beyond Sunday, a Capital Campaign for the future of our schools and parishes. The Campaign has been rolled out in every parish in the Archdiocese, with every parishioner invited to consider a sacrificial pledge toward this important effort. The entire campaign has a goal of $100 million, with over $96 million already pledged! Now it is time for all parishioners of MQP to pledge to support Beyond Sunday! The moneys raised in Beyond Sunday will be invested and used to support our Archdiocesan schools. First and foremost, Beyond Sunday will provide scholarships to middle-income families so that their children can more affordably attend our Catholic grade schools and high schools. There are many scholarships available for lower-income families, but Beyond Sunday will allow many more families to afford Catholic schools, including, I hope, many here at Mary Queen of Peace School. These scholarships have been available this past year, and families of MQP have received scholarships, four for grade school and two for high school. The application process for next school year just ended, and I hope that many more MQP families will benefit from Beyond Sunday in the school year to come. Secretary: Madeline Kohr Website: Chandra Tripp Music Director: Marc Strathman Pastoral Associate: Mary Ann Zimmerman Administrative Assistant Heather O Keefe 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: Peg Abeln Stewardship: Tim Brown Finance: Eric Scott Home & School: Becky Lane Board of Education Jan Schuster Athletics: Ryan Moore Page 2 Beyond Sunday will also provide grants to schools for innovative projects that will help us to compete with other public and private schools to offer excellence in education. Beyond Sunday will specifically focus on helping to fund innovative projects and classes in STREAM education, that is, programs emphasizing Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. Of course our parish school will be eligible to apply for these grants, and I hope we do so in future years. But Beyond Sunday is not just to benefit our schools, but also to benefit our parishes. Of all the money pledged or raised in a parish, 60% goes to the Archdiocese and 40% is returned to the parish. Earlier this year, our Parish Council and Parish Staff and Campaign Committee helped me discern and decide how to use the 40% that will come back to MQP. We will use that money for scholarships for our own MQP parish families and students who are in need, so that our school can thrive and grow. We will also use that money for capital repairs and to fund our parish ministries and programs. As you know, we have had a budget deficit for too many years, so this added parish income will go a long way to help secure our immediate and long-term financial future. Since last summer, a dedicated group of parishioners have been assisting me as the Beyond Sunday Campaign Committee here at MQP. I m grateful to Tony Floretta, Mike & Denise Skelton, Tom & Mary Grassi, Pat & Lisa Mooney, and Heather O Keefe, who have worked tirelessly and helped me spread the message about Beyond Sunday to many in our parish family. We have reached out to many parishioners so far, and I am happy to report that our parishioners have pledged nearly $700,000 to this important endeavor. Still, our parish goal is $2.2 million, which is still a long way off! Next weekend, all our parishioners will have the opportunity to make a pledge to Beyond Sunday. Pledge cards will be provided to everyone during our weekend Masses, and I will prayerfully lead our parish family through filling out the cards and making their pledges. A one-time gift is good, but a pledge made over the course of three to five years is even better, increasing your gift to our schools and parish. This week, as part of your Lenten prayer, ask God how generous you can be to this Campaign. Consider your own finances and abilities and trust that God is never outdone in generosity. Thanks to all who will make a pledge to Beyond Sunday, for the future of our schools and parish, helping us pass on the faith to the generations coming after us!

3 STEWARDSHIP-COLUMN OUR GIFTS TO GOD AND PARISH Weekly Offertory Summary Last 4 Weeks Offertory 2/19 thru 3/19/17 $ 190,851 Four Weeks Offertory Budget $ 136,000 Surplus/ (Shortfall) $ 54,851 Weekly Goal $ 34,000 Last four weeks average $ 47,713 If interested in enrolling with OSV Online Giving for ACH, credit / debit card, call Barb at the Parish Office, LENTEN RESOURCES At the doors of Church, you will find the Little Black Book, (for adults} & the Little Purple Book (for kids). These daily reflection books can aid in your Lenten prayer and reflection. If you use the web for prayer and reflection, consider these resources: Living the Eucharist Lenten program: Best Lent Ever daily reflections from Dynamic Catholic: United States Bishops Conference: prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/lent/index.cfm Mary Queen of Peace is dedicated to fostering missionary discipleship, which is the process of encountering Jesus, growing in our relationship & knowledge of Him & sharing Him constantly. We offer the following programs to help you take one step closer to Jesus. WOMEN S ACTS RETREAT - Beyond getting away from it all, a spiritual retreat can also provide a unique sort of challenge the challenge of refocusing, simplifying or reconsidering your default approach to daily life as you personally encounter God. From March 30 to April 2, MQP is hosting an ACTS retreat for women. All women who may benefit from a spiritual renewal, including non-parishioners & women who have been on this retreat before, are welcome. Registration forms are on the website or at the church doors. Please call Mary Brummell at for more information. FORTY DAYS FOR LIFE This Lent, would you consider testifying to the sanctity of life by prayerfully & peacefully standing outside of the Planned Parenthood Abortion facility? On March 30, from 7:00am to 1:00pm, Mary Queen of Peace Parish will be present on behalf of those without a voice, as part of the semi-annual Forty Days for Life Campaign. We gather to uphold the most fundamental human right, the right to life. Please find the sign -up board in the back of Church. You may also contact Joe Wientge: joew@shoptpi.com for additional info or to sign up. The women of our parish are invited to the ACTS Retreat on March 30 April 2. More info can be found in this bulletin. All are welcome to join our school community for Stations of the Cross at 2:00pm on Friday March 31, and for the Living Stations of the Cross on April 7. Many groups gather to pray the Rosary together, including Moms and children on Mondays after 8:00am Mass, and at the home of Kay Kromm (727 S. Laclede Station Road) on Tuesdays at 10:00am, Under the Portico on Thursday nights at 9:00pm, and on Saturdays after the 8:00am Mass led by our Respect Life Apostolate. Join them! Finally, mark your calendars for our Lenten Reconciliation Service on Monday, April 10, at 7:00pm, and look for other opportunities for Confession during Lent. Deadline to submit articles for April 9 bulletin is Wed, March 29, at Noon!!! DEACON DIAPER DRIVE Next weekend, April 1-2, the Permanent Deacons in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in conjunction with the Respect Life Office, will be collecting diapers for infants, toddlers, and adults as part of our 2nd annual diocesan-wide Pro Life service project to assist families in need. Last year we collected over 125 thousand diapers for those in need and we d like to exceed that total this year. Donations of diapers should be brought to church and placed at the side altar where the Giving Tree is located during Advent. All diapers collected will be donated to assist families in our parish community through our St. Vincent de Paul Society. For more information, please speak to one of our permanent deacons, Rev. Mr. Joe Wientge or Rev. Mr. Tom Mulvihill. We ask you to pray for the success of this project and to please be as generous as possible. The ONE STEP CLOSER initiative is brought to you by the Adult Faith Formation Ministry: We are faithful leaders dedicated to delivering programs to encourage a deeper, more personal relationship with Christ. If you would like to get involved or have comments/suggestions, please contact Steve Schaefer or steveschaefer10@gmail.com. We congratulate & welcome into the Mary Queen of Peace family these children who have recently been baptized: Natalie Mac daughter of Charles & Abby Diemar baptized on March 5. Marin Aileen daughter of Devin & Shannon Morse baptized on March 12. GAMAM DUE MARCH Canned meat of any type including SPAM, chicken, ham or beef Canned chicken and dumplings Canned beef stew Canned chili with meat Please bring donations to the Msgr. Lubeley Room. 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 re committed to providing experiences, relationships, & opportunities for our parish teens 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) MQP MIDDLE SCHOOL The evening of Tuesday, February 7, was an exciting night for MQP Middle School parents and teachers. The first annual Middle School Parent Information Night was held in the church where parents of 4th and 5th grade students were invited to come and learn about the many wonderful things happening on the third floor of our school. Mrs. Schroff and each classroom teacher and special teacher stood before the parents and shared the curriculum and activities they use throughout the year for 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Parents loved the evening. I just love how creative the teachers have gotten to make school fun and interesting. I walked away from the meeting feeling that each teacher truly does love what they do and enjoy working at MQP. Thank you, Mary Queen, for providing our students with a first-class education and a road to a spirit-filled life. Please join us for an info session about wills, trusts, and more on Monday, March 27, 7pm, in the Msgr. Lubeley Rm. Alicia Albus, an associate attorney with the firm of Martha C. Brown and Associates, will be our speaker. Alicia graduated from the Univ. of Missouri, Columbia School of Law and specializes in ElderCare. This event is hosted by the 50+ Group but all are invited to attend. Alicia s wealth of knowledge is something we can all benefit from. Page 4 MONDAY, March 27, :00 A.M. Servers: G. Lawhorn -- T. LaVigne TUESDAY, March 28, :00 A.M. Servers: G. Lawhorn -- T. LaVigne - WEDNESDAY, March 29, :00 A.M Servers: Adult Server 9:15 A.M. Servers: O. Cordes -- J. Hulett -- M.G. Thomas - THURSDAY, March 30, :00 A.M. Servers: S. Bumbera -- T. Dolan - FRIDAY, March 31, :00 A.M. Servers: T. Deneault -- S. Sullivan - SATURDAY, April 1, :00 A.M. Servers: T. Deneault -- S. Sullivan 5:00 P.M. Servers: J.P. Torack -- T.J. Soriano -- K. Virtel Lectors: M.J. Cancila -- T. Mullarkey Ministers: C. Franko-Torack -- J. Lynch -- B. Rogers -- J. Bergan K. Milford -- A. & J. Poelker -- M. Johnson Hospitality: W. Torack -- T. Milford -- R. Froesel -- J. Igoe Cantor: M.A. Zimmerman SUNDAY, April 2, Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:30 A.M. Servers: F. O Keefe -- R.J. Clark -- M. Clark Lectors: S. Marsh -- P. Brodeur Ministers: F. Bufe -- J. & C. Gianino -- A. Althoff -- B. Bjorkman 9:00 A.M. Servers: Lectors: Ministers: Hospitality: HOMEBOUND MINISTRY: 11:00 A.M. Servers: Lectors: Ministers: Hospitality: C. Stutte -- G. Lane -- C. Albus S. Schaecher -- P. Martin T. Tlapek -- J. Bright -- D. & B. Hufford C. & J. Turek -- B. & E. McCabe T. & T. Tlapek -- C. Ryan -- S. Schoenbeck E. Trusler -- P. Welch -- J. Ellis -- C. & M. Abel D. Skelton -- T. Beckmann -- T. Brown D. Fiordelisi -- P. Mehan -- B. Pavelonis T. Kuttler -- R. Brown M. Fiordelisi -- B. Wolff -- T. Fleischut -- M. Campbell T. Riecken -- T. Kraatz -- H. Sallee -- M. Sharpe J. Schulte -- B. Helmer -- M. & T. Grassi -- R. Goelz MQP CHESS CONGRATULATIONS In our first year competing in CYC Chess, MQP had 6 players qualify for the Championship Chess Tournament. Congratulations to Teddy Nieman, Luke Ward, Drew Cassat, Jack Kelly, Fallon Pettit and Gavin Bena. Checkmate! ATTENTION ALL 6TH & 7TH GRADERS!! Join us for EDGE this Sunday, March 26, in the gym, 6-7:15pm following the LifeTeen Mass. EDGE is a middle school faithbased enrichment program that lays the foundation for your continued journey in youth ministry at MQP. We eat, play games, gather in small groups and safely and comfortably discuss our relationship with Christ. Please consider joining us! Any questions? Contact Tracy Lawhorn at t6laws@gmail.com or

5 Fourth Sunday of Lent BOARD OF EDUCATION NEWS! MQP Board of Ed is looking for several new members for next year. The Board of Education is comprised of school parents, PSR parents, and parishioners without any children in school. Board members customarily serve for 3 years, and meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from August thru June; regular attendance is expected. Board members work with the pastor and principal in an advisory manner on matters of policy related to education programs in the school and parish. For more info about joining MQP Board of Education, please contact Jan Schuster schuclan@sbcglobal.net or Kathy Bannes kbannes@iwacademy.org or call March 26, 2017 MARCH MEETINGS Sunday March 26, Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00 am Mother Cub Breakfast in the Cafeteria 9:00 am RCIA class meets in the Holy Family Room 9:00 am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I in the Atrium 9&11am Children s Liturgy of the Word in the Msgr. O Toole Room 11:45 am ACTS Special Event in the Msgr. Lubeley Room 12:30 pm MQP basketball in the Gym 2:30 pm Angels in Training meet in the Cafeteria 4:00 pm Life Teen (Lubeley Room) & EDGE Youth Group (Gym) 6:00 pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level II in the Atrium 7:00 pm ACTS Core Team meets in the Holy Family Room Monday, March 27, :00 pm Boy Scout Troop meets in the Cafeteria 7:00 pm Parish Council meeting in the Holy Family Room 7:00 pm 50+ Club meets in the Msgr. Lubeley Room 7:15 pm St. Vincent de Paul meeting in the Msgr. O Toole Room Tuesday, March 28, :00 am MQP School Reconciliation in the Church 9:00 am MQP Quilters meet in the Msgr. Lubeley Room 10:00 am Rosary Grp at Kay Kromm s (727 S Laclede Sta Rd, ) NO Allegro Choir rehearsal this afternoon 6:45 pm PSR classes meet 7:00 pm PSR Reconciliation (Church) Wednesday, March 29, :00 pm Chess Club meets in the Cafeteria 3:00 pm Grade 6 Girl Scouts meet in the Msgr. Lubley Room 6:00 pm ALPHA Group meets in the cafeteria 7:00 pm Women s ACTS group meets in the Msgr. Lubeley Room 7:00 pm Hospitality Committee meets in the Holy Family Room Thursday, March 30, 2017 NO Adagio Choir rehearsal this afternoon 6:00 pm Hand bell Choir rehearsal in the Msgr. O Toole Room 6:00 pm Women s ACTS Retreat send-off in the church 7:00 pm Chorale rehearsal in the Church 7:00 pm Hospitality Committee meets in the Holy Family Room 9:00 pm Rosary under the Portico Friday, March 31, :00 pm Stations of the Cross in the Church 7:30 pm AA meeting in the Msgr. Lubeley Room Saturday, April 1,2017 7:00 am Scouts assemble pizzas in the Cafeteria 8:00 am RCIA Retreat in the Holy Family Room 8:30 am Pro-Life Rosary in the Church 10:00am Memorial Mass (Mary Elsner) in the Church 3:45 pm Confessions in the Church 6:30 pm MQP Father Daughter Dance in the Gym Sunday, April 2, Fifth Sunday of Lent 9:00 am RCIA class meets in the Holy Family Room 9:00 am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I in the Atrium 9&11am Children s Liturgy of the Word in the Msgr. O Toole Room 11:00 am Women s ACTS retreatants attend Mass 12:00 pm Women s ACTS Retreat return luncheon in the Cafeteria 12:30 pm Basketball in the Gym 6:00 pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level II in the Atrium MQP BLOOD DRIVE MONDAY, APRIL 3 3:30--7:30 pm MQP CAFETERIA Go online to redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: MQP) to schedule an appointment or call Trish Goldberg Page 5

6 MQP FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE SAT, APRIL 1 All preschool thru 8th grade girls of the parish & their dads (or a grandpa or other significant man in their life) are invited to the annual Father Daughter dance hosted by MQP 5th grade Girl Scout troop. The dance will be held Sat, April 1, in the MQP gym, 6:30 to 9:00pm. Wear your casual red, white & blue and plan to Party in the USA with games, music, refreshments, and attendance prizes. Cost $15 per person (max $45 per family). Deadline to register Tues, March 28. Registration forms are in back of church; contact Suzanne Moore suzjgau@yahoo.com or Jen Duffy jenbduffy@charter.net =========================================== MQP YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP LENT/EASTER EVENTS Stations of the Cross Wednesday April 5, 6:00--6:30 pm in Church This will be a casual, interactive, family-friendly time of prayer and song. In preparation for our MQP Easter celebration, Fr. John requests the help of our little ones at the 2nd annual Sidewalk Chalk Decorating Party Families are invited to gather in front of Church on Sat, April 15, at 9 am. Snacks and chalk will be provided! Easter Egg Scramble Sunday, April 16 after 11:00 am Mass Bring a basket & join the fun on the church lawn! (MQP gym if bad weather) MQP Young Families events open to parishioners ages birth to Kindergarten (& siblings) =========================================== 2017 SPRING FESTIVAL The 27th Annual MQP Parish Spring Festival is around the corner! Saturday, April 29 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Mass at 4:00pm Save time & money pre-purchase SF ride tix! Buy wristbands, tickets and food packages in advance for both time AND money savings! (some items only available in advance). Check for advanced ticket form (due April 15) or purchase online at Spring Festival Kick-Off Party & Mini Auction Fri, April 28, 6:30-9:30pm Join friends/neighbors in the MQP School front lawn (adults only, please). Fun, competitive raffle and bidding on great parish parties, kids parties and spectacular class baskets & projects. Come, enjoy delicious food from the Mission Taco food truck, delectable desserts, a cash bar (beer, wine, soda, water, and YES -- fresh Margaritas!) and mingling with your adult friends. No admission charge; come join the fun. Questions, Leslie Erd Again This Year at Spring Festival!!! Bring your cash!!! The Men s Club is sponsoring a Corn Hole Tournament, Chuck-a-luck wheel, 50 states game, beer tent all to take place at the Adult Lounge in front of school by the new location of the fabulous Ferris Wheel! Raffle Tix! You can t win if you don t play! Get your chance for the big $10,000 prize, or FIVE $1000 prizes! $100 per ticket (partial tix for $25 or $50). This raffle is a HUGE part of our SF profits we need your help! (70% goes to the parish!) Contact a seller or buy online! Each school & PSR parent has a ticket to sell =========================================== FUNDRAISER FOR MQP St. Louis Football Club hosts the NY Red Bulls II on Sat, April 8, 7:30pm at Soccer Park in Fenton. A general admission ticket is $18; $25 gets you a general admission ticket PLUS a hot dog, soda & popcorn. Check your Flocknotes for a link to purchase tickets or call & mention MQP. Proceeds from tickets sold will come back to MQP. Questions?? Tracy Lawhorn or t6laws@gmail.com Page 6 MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY, March 26 4th Sunday of Lent READINGS: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a Ephesians 5;8-14 John 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, :30 am People of Our Parish 9:00 am Joe Grimm 11:00am Charles Stegemeyer 5:00 am Don Greco MONDAY, March 27, 2017 READINGS: Isaiah 65:17-21 John 4: :45 am Dede Muldoon 8:00 am Jane Bottini TUESDAY, March 28, 2017 READINGS: Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12 John 5:1-16 6:45 am Judy Kennedy 8:00 am Eugene & Josephine Morgenthaler WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2017 READINGS: Isaiah 49:8-15 John 5: :45 am Brian Cummings 8:00 am Edward Lane 9:15 am June Marie Ritter THURSDAY, March 30, 2017 READINGS: Exodus 32:7-14 John 5: :45 am Poor Souls 8:00 am Spielman/Nelke Families FRIDAY, March 31, 2017 READINGS: Wisdom 2:1a, John 7:1-2, 10, :45 am Lorraine Murray 8:00 am Brooks/Gibson Families SATURDAY, April 1, 2017 READINGS: Jeremiah 11:18-20 John 7: :00 am Denny O Brien 5:00 pm Gerald Browning SUNDAY, April 2 5th Sunday of Lent READINGS: Ezekiel 37:12-14 Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 7:30 am Gene and Lucille Darst 9:00 am People of Our Parish 11:00 am Billy Dickerson Next Women s League meeting is April 3, in the cafeteria. All are welcome! We pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Elsner May God welcome her home, fill her with peace, and bless those who mourn her loss.

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: March 26, 2017 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 Please reduce number of bulle ns to FedEx shipping address: Mary Queen of Peace # W. Lockwood St. Louis, MO Special delivery instruc ons (if any): NONE FedEx tracking mqpoffice@aol.com