St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

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1 Founded 1791 Pastoral Staff: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Father John Reiker, Pastor: Father Bob Menner, Associate Pastor: Father Don Schramm, Senior Associate: Deacon Don McElroy, Deacon Deacon Fred Haehnel, Deacon Deacon Jorge Perez, Deacon Mrs. Silvina Baez, Latino Ministry Mrs. Becca McCullough, Director of Religious Education Mrs. Peggy Dupree, Office Manager Ms. Maria Martinez, Office Secretary Mrs. Ann Hoffman, School Principal Mrs. Mary Kutchback, Organist, Pastoral Associate for Seniors Mrs. Beth Duello, Director of Music Mrs. Lisa Delicath, Contemporary Youth Choir Mr. Juan Saldana, el coro Mr. Sam Plummer, Youth Ministry Mr. Peter Krasucki, Parish Council Chairperson 601 N. 4th, St. Charles, MO Parish Vision Statement: We are the parish that, through our communion with Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit: Welcomes all; Celebrates our unity, diversity, and traditions; Uses God s gifts to serve and teach others and be the face of Jesus Christ in the Community. Parish Office: School Office: Religious Education Office: beccamc@borromeoparish.com Latino Ministry: silvina@borromeoparish.com St. Vincent DePaul Society: leave a message after the recording 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER Schedule of Holy Mass Saturday: 8:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. vigil for Sunday Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. in Spanish Weekdays: 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation: watch the bulletin National Holidays: 9:00 a.m. Parish Office Business Hours Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bulletin deadline: Monday 10:00 a.m. peggy@borromeoparish.com Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism: Arrangements made after parental instruction. Call the parish office for more information. Sacrament of Matrimony: Contact the parish office at least six months prior to wedding to begin preparations Eucharistic Adoration: Third Mondays, 8:30am to 6:30pm Perpetual Help Devotions: Tuesdays following the 8:00 a.m. Mass Parish Hall Rental: Neal or Pat at (gym) Peggy at (café) OUR WARM WELCOME TO ALL! We welcome all who come and worship with us. If you wish to join our parish faith family, or have a change in your contact information, kindly complete this form. You can return it to the Rectory, place in in the collection, or give it to a Priest or Deacon. Name Cell/Phone Number Address/Zip Please make the above changes to my parish record Interested in information about annulments/validation I wish to find out more about the Catholic faith Information on having my children baptized I would like to speak with a Priest/Deacon Please pray for:

2 Happy Mother s Day! To all of our parishioners who have given motherly love to children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family, friends and neighbors: Happy Mother s Day Roses for Mom are being sold this weekend. If Mom is deceased, a white one can be purchased and placed on the altar. The money raised supports the Parish Mission Trip. The Beatitudes for Mothers Blessed are mothers who did without for us..they will be rewarded. Blessed are mothers who lost sleep when we were sick...they will find rest. Blessed are mothers who taught us how to pray...they will share God s kingdom. Blessed are mothers who comforted us...they shall be comforted. Blessed are mothers who taught us right from wrong...they will know justice. Blessed are mothers who showed us the Christian life by example...they will live forever. Blessed are mothers who shared with us the meaning of peace...they shall know peace. Getting to Know our Newest Catholic Sisters/Brothers Humberto Vasquez Rocha Before entering RCIA, my relationship with God was not the best. Growing up in the city of Chicago I was around a Latino community that was mostly all Catholic. My mother was religious and always tried showing us about our religion, but I was young and didn t listen. It never caught my attention until we started coming to RCIA classes. I was going into the RCIA classes with the mindset of going in and out, but that quickly changed. My fiancée Ellerin and I were to attend the RCIA classes so we can make our First Communion. We ended up liking the RCIA classes and really got involved with the class activities. The RCIA classes has gotten me closer to God and the Church community. My faith has grown and gotten stronger since we started RCIA. The way I can prove that is by the way of my thinking. I think of others that are in need and catch myself praying for them. I am also getting into the routine of praying for myself. I thank God for everything He has given me and I try to do all that God would want me to do. Doing such things has really given me a peace of mind. It really makes me feel better and closer to God. I am learning to communicate with God and I want to keep on learning. My faith is getting stronger as I learn more and that really makes me feel great. Being around others with the same interest really helps me open up to the Lord. I would love to continue being part of the St. Charles Borromeo community and attend Mass. I would also love to continue with the classes because they have really helped me in every aspect of my life. A Prayer for Mothers God our Creator, we pray:...for new mothers, coming to terms with new responsibility;...for expectant mothers, wondering and waiting;...for those who are tired, stressed or depressed;...for those who struggle to balance the tasks of work and family;...for those who are unable to feed their children due to poverty;...for those whose children have physical, mental or emotional disabilities;...for those who have children they do not want;...for those who raise children on their own;...for those who have lost a child;...for those who care for the children of others;...for those whose children have left home;...and for those whose desire to be a mother has not been fulfilled. Bless all mothers, that their love may be deep and tender, and that they may lead their children to know and do what is good, loving not for themselves alone, but for God and for others. Amen. Spread the Gospel, the Good News about Jesus and His Borromeo Family! A Holy Community through Holy Communion. Your Brother in Jesus,

3 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2015 Second Collection Today for our St. Vincent de Paul Society 10% dedicated to Birthright Servers, 8am Weekdays Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, May 11/12/13 Knoll Hirtz, John Fink, Tommy Newman Thursday/Friday, May 14/15 Aidan Doughty, Thomas Johnson Saturday, May 16 Kennedy Jensen, Aaron Klemme Ministry List, May 16/17 (Greeters needed for all Masses) May 16 5:00pm L/C: Viki Weir, Bev Lewis Joe Galloy EM: Gigi Schneider, Francis Fessler, Dorothy Williams, Larry Henry (Host) Helene Schuetz, Anna Lee Schulte Serv: Emily Schieferdecker, Mereya Dean, Sarah Stewart GB: Larry & Doris Ohlms Ush: Larry Ohlms, Elaine Rufkahr, Jerry Kopp, vol. pls. May 17 7:00am L/C: Deby Yates Mary Baronovic EM: Sharon Hensley, Jim Yates, Bob Baronovic Serv: Mallory Murray, Brenden Barteau GB: Tom & Margie Pickering Ush: Josey Page, Dave Schaeffer, Jim Yates, vol. pls. 8:30am L/C: Kevin Tollefson, John DuBois Colette, Beth, Irene EM: Chuck & Ginny Linsenmeyer, Rich & Blanche Wessler (Host) Joe & Gerry Kloeppel Serv: Kyle Prinster, Aaron Klemme, Abby Westerfeld GB: Gary & Diane Medler & Family Ush: Ken Kapeller, Ron Kassebaum, Doug Vossenkemper, Rich Wessler 10:00 a.m. L/C: Pat Akers, Joe Briscoe Choir EM: Paul Luebbers, Cindy Haehnel, Harriet Pallardy, Roland Faubert (Host) Paul Woody, Jenny Luebbers Serv: Eric Meyer, Leah Curtit, Mia Adamski GB: Mike & Nancy Berkley Ush: Pat Akers, Bob Underwood, Mike Van Boening, Gregg Jost 11:30 a.m. L/C: Rafael Fuentes, Oscar Fuentes el coro EM: Cathy Herrod, Ampelia V., Maria G. Ramirez, Steve Cave (Host) Selene Zamores, Rogelio Guerrero Serv: Juan, Danny, Melissa Garcia GB: to be determined Ush: Jeff Kozich, volunteers please Sunday, May 10 Second Collection for St. Vincent de Paul M-CRHP12, church office, 7:00am PSR, gym, 9:00am Latino Children s Rosary, St. Charles Room, 1:00pm Monday, May 11 Parish Council, Bicentennial Room, 7:00pm Tuesday, May 12 Girl Scouts, St. Charles Room, 5:30pm Ladies Sodality, café, 6:30pm RCIA, Bicentennial Room, 7:00pm Wednesday, May 13 Quilting, rectory basement, 8:30am noon School Spring concert (grades K-4), gym, 7:00pm Emmaus Retreat planning: for women: St. Charles Rm., 7:00pm for men: St. John XXIII Room, 7:00pm Thursday, May 14 W-CRHP7, church office, 6:30pm Boy Scouts, café, 7:00pm Friday, May 15 St. Pat casseroles: deliver to church office by 8:30am Saturday, May 16 Men s Fellowship, Bicentennial Room, 6:30am Emmaus Retreat Planning, St. Charles Room, 8a-6p Spiritual Renewal, church office, 9:00am Decorate gym for graduation all day Nocturnal Adoration, 8:00pm 5:00am Sunday, May 17 8th Grade Graduation, 3:00pm (reception in gym) Youth/Family Mass, 5:00pm Youth Ministry meeting, café, following Mass St. Vincent de Paul Second Collection, May 10 Spring Concert (grades K-4), May 13 Contemporary Youth Mass, May 16 (1st and 3rd Saturdays 5:00pm) Nocturnal Adoration, May 16 8th Grade Graduation, May 17 Youth/Family Mass, changed this month: May 17/31 Eucharistic Adoration, May 18 Last Day of School, May 22 Lifeline Adoration, May 28 (4th Thursdays, 7:00pm) Mini Vinnie Rummage Sale, June 4 and 6 Vacation Bible School, June 8 12 Blood Drive, June 9 Wedding Planning Seminar, June 18 Golf Tournament, June 22

4 Happy Mother s Day! This Week With Your St. Charles Borromeo Family Welcomed into our Faith Community through the Sacrament of Baptism: Guadalupe Alexa Marcial, daughter of Jose Marcial and Ivonne Perez Charlotte Lily Baker, daughter of William and Lisa (Miles) Baker Amelia Ann Weber, daughter of Christopher and Kathryn (McHale) Weber Marriage in Christ has been promised between: Melanie Pieper and Craig McClintock - Paula Rathz and Paul Hampel - Julia Holbrook and James Scott Pray for the Sick: Marion Engelhorn; Joy Dennigmann; Sharon Roellig; Olivia Dreyer; Jesus Pintor; Kathy Adams; Carol Fasching mother of Becca McCullough; Evan Kuhlenschmidt grandson of Ken & Phyllis Kuhlenschmidt; Nick Akers grandson of Pat & Diana Akers; Luke Kahrhoff son of SCB teacher Gwynne Karhoff; and for the intentions on our Borromeo Prayer Tree and in our Book of Prayers Please also pray for: HOMEBOUND: Bernadine Boerding, Bernie Boschert, Louise Bruder, Virginia Burkett, Mary Edwards, Evelyn Freise, Tish Greiwe, Florence Herter, RJ & Diane Jackson, Lorraine Jones, Belle Keough, Ron Kjar, John Kreutzer, Lavern Kutchback, Dorothy Lewandowski, Vicki McCoy, Diane Medler, Royce Melton, Lou Primeau, Doris Renken, Jack & Isolino Skip Russo, Nan Schaeffer, Dennis Shine, Sophie Steinhoff, Melvin Thebeau, Leo Vehige, Catherine Weber, Marty Waigand, Greg Weis MT. CARMEL: Rudy Baumann, Bill Engelmeyer, Dolly Johannesman, Vivian Schott, Elizabeth Rauch CARRINGTON: Gloria Drackert, Bob Ogden, Bob Keough CHARLEVOIX: Kathleen Bornhop LAKE ST. CHARLES: Rose O Brien, Margaret Eastman VA HOME: Calvin Kneemiller VILLAGES of ST. PETERS: Mary Dreckshage, Cletus VanBooven GARDENVIEW: Jack Pickering ROCKWOOD REHAB CENTER (Maryland Heights): Sharon Malpiedi MERAMEC BLUFFS: Emily Heck MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL: Eileen Fine (Call Mary Kutchback at if anyone else!) Pray for the Deceased: Julie Buehrle sister of Carrie (Jim) Weber St. Charles Borromeo School Dear Parishioners, Blessings to all moms today on Mother s Day! The faculty, staff, and students of St. Charles Borromeo School will keep you in prayer as we give thanks to God for our mothers. We invite you to our annual Spring Concert this Wednesday, May 13th at 7pm in the gym. Our Kindergarten through 4th grade students will show their musical talents featuring the music of Disney! All are welcome to attend! Many thanks for the ways in which you support our school. We recently received a check from Box Tops for Education! Thank you for taking the time to clip them and send them to school! God bless, Mrs. Ann Hoffman In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us, This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you You are my friends if you do what I command you. By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you fulfill the commandment to love one another as Jesus has loved you. Please call Joyce Cain at for more information.

5 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2015 Mass Intentions Monday, May 11, Easter Weekday 6:30 a.m. Communion Service 8:00 a.m. Josephine Rehkemper 1st anniv. Tuesday, May 12, Sts. Nereus & Achilleus, martyrs 6:30 a.m. Gerald Tubby Heinsz 8th anniv. 8:00 a.m. Loretta Schimweg 17th anniv. Wednesday, May 13, Our Lady of Fatima 6:30 a.m. intention of Colleen Wilhelm 8:00 a.m. Barb Borgmeyer 4th anniv. 6:15 p.m. Melvin Schmidt Thursday, May 14, St. Matthias, Apostle 6:30 a.m. Glenn Koenen 8:00 a.m. Bill Grosch 1st anniv. Friday, May 15, St. Isidore 8:00 a.m. William Rankins 5:00 p.m. Elise Getz 2nd anniv. 9:15 (Carrington) Bill & Jane Schrader Saturday, May 16, Easter Weekday 8:00 a.m. Shirley Muehlenkamp 5:00 p.m. Francis Bizelli 5th anniv. Sunday, May 17, Ascension of the Lord 7:00 a.m. Don Rankins 8:30 a.m. Jeanette Abeling 3rd anniv;. 10:00 a.m. Our Parish Family 11:30 a.m. Jorge Pintor Your Loving Sacrifices Make All the Difference Contributions for May 2/3 Offertory envelopes: $22, Loose: Matching Gifts: 2, Total Offerings: $25, Capital Improvements: $ Glennon Hospital: $ Catholic Communications: $ April Matching Gifts Corporate Matching Gifts: $ Mastercard $ Pfizer $60.00 Corporate Matching Gifts year-to-date: $26, WE THANK EACH OF YOU for the great love you show to our Borromeo Family carrying on the work of Jesus and to those in need by the generosity you display when you share your Treasure, and all God s gifts to you, given for others. Readings for the Week Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:15-27, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mk 16:15-20 or Jn 17:11b-19 Gospel Reflection A complete circle of love is found in this gospel reading. God loved the Son, Jesus. The Son loves his followers, and the followers show their love for God through their love for one another. It is clear in this reading that while we are part of this circle, we are only part of it because God chose us to be. Our response to God s choice for us is simply to show our love for God through the love we show to other human beings. The lives of parents are very full and busy. It s like juggling apples and catching each falling one to prevent it from splatting to the floor while tossing the others high in the air. But sometimes we need to think beyond the immediate demands of jobs, family, and home. When we widen the circle of those we include in our love, our children see first hand how we live this gospel message. When we reach out to others, especially those who are difficult to love, they learn by our example what Jesus asks us to do in showing our love to one another just as he shows his love to us. 1. I recall a time when I was excluded from someone s love. I remember feeling 2. The one person who always loves me and makes me feel welcome is 3. I know that God loves me. Without thinking too highly of myself, I also love myself especially for the way This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one s life for one s friends: John 15: Do you love Jesus? Do you consider Him your friend? Jesus says that if we love Him we should be willing to offer whatever we have to Him, not because we want praise and glory, but simply because we love Him. We pray that we open our hearts to Jesus, offering Him all that we have, out of love and gratitude, without expecting anything in return. ANNUAL ROGATION DAYS Asking for God s blessings on our crops and plantings Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week with 7am Mass at St. Francis church in Portage des Sioux north on Hwy. 94. Following Mass each day a very good breakfast will be served. All are invited!

6 Happy Mother s Day! Please pray for our expectant moms: Emily, Mary Jo (May) Christine (June) Kori, Julie, Elizabeth, Katie (July) Tina (September) Susan (October) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let us pray for mothers, that they may be strengthened in bringing the life-giving love of Christ to their children and to the world. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Do you think you may be pregnant...or know someone who may be? Are you wondering what to do? Perhaps you have always been pro-life until now until it happens to you! Birthright of St. Charles is just a phone call away to help you sort things out. Birthright offers pregnancy test, professional counseling, practical help and referrals at it is ALL free and confidential. Call Birthright before you make a decision you may regret for the rest of your life. BIRTHRIGHT S HOLLAND CRUISE 27TH ANNUAL FASHION SHOW THURSDAY, JUNE 11 Our cruise is going to Holland Where Tulips Reign! Join us Thursday, June 11th at St. Peter Parish Center, 3rd & First Capitol. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets ($20) on sale May 6th. Call Betty at for reservations to this popular event and help women facing the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy. St. Charles Friends of Birthright 205 N. 5th St., Suite 209 St. Charles, MO Phone: Shopping list for May 16/17 (next week): canned chicken, peaches, tuna helper, jelly, child toothbrush, dish liquid, ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PRAYER TREE No request is too small to be brought to the Lord in prayer. Call us at , , or us at scbprayertree@gmail.com. We will include you in our daily prayers. Your requests will be kept confidential. Spring the time for baseball, pollen, and cleaning out your CLOSETS! It s time to clear the decks. You ll feel great, your house will look great, and you ll be helping feed hungry children. On May 30th and 31st you can drop off your donated items at the SCB Gym (534 N. 5th St.). We ll accept most items: clothing, shoes, jewelry, books, antiques, household items, furniture (free of rips, tears, and stains), and kid items. Please no console televisions, tires, paint, computers, computer accessories, encyclopedias, or stuffed animals. Donate: May 30th from 1pm 4:30pm ** May 31st from 8am noon Then come back June 3rd and 6th for the best gym sale ever! There will be items galore, a bake sale, food, and more. Come out and support the Mini Vinnies, Ladies Sodality, and Youth Ministry. Gym Sale: June 3rd from 8am noon and 5-8pm ** June 6th from 8am noon Clean Out For Kids Questions? Call Paula Wagner

7 St. Charles Borromeo Religious Education Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2015 Dear Parishioners, Along with God s creation and our evolving Mary s Garden on the lower parking lot, our PSR students have been faithfully learning traditional Catholic prayers. What is prayer and why should we memorize some and say others off the cuff? I think all prayers are prayed from the heart - even those we memorize. These help us connect to all Catholics throughout the world. Prayer is one relating to God in the deepest recesses of one s personality. One seeking and communing with the living God! Our PSR fifth graders have been working hard all year to learn to listen to God speak to them in prayer and also learning traditional Catholic prayers. They celebrated their achievements with a pizza prayer party, hosted by Dan and Sheila Kitzmann! In addition to feeding their bodies, they fed their souls too. You can see the great art work of prayers they created and are in display in our cafeteria! Today our entire community will gather to pray the Rosary in the gym at 10am we have specially invited our Moms! Registration for next year s PSR and preschool is underway. Students currently enrolled have received registration materials, so please take time to read and complete all the information sent home and return TODAY. New students in grades K-8 can obtain registration material from our parish website. We are in need of dedicated catechists to lead our young members in prayer, worship and the understanding of our Catholic faith. If you or someone you know may be interested, please don t hesitate to call the Religious Education Office, ! Students interested in the Sacrament of Confirmation next year, who attend the Academy of the Sacred Heart should contact the Religious Education Office to register for the program, which begins in August Interested in learning more about our Catholic Faith? The Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults (RCIA) continues to meet on Tuesday evenings through June from 7 to 8:30pm. All are welcome to join us as we reflect and discuss scripture and Catholic teachings. We are so blessed and thankful for your continued prayers for the success of all our Religious Education programs. In the love and peace of Jesus Mrs. Becca McCullough Vacation Bible School Registration is now available online at the parish website: On the homepage, under News & Upcoming Events click REGISTER ONLINE NOW at the 2015 Vacation Bible School link. No mountain is too high for God! Volunteers from 7 th grade to 77 years young are needed. Our Totally Catholic Vacation Bible School June 8 12, :45 am to noon each day, except Friday when we end at 1 pm! We always need young adult and parent helpers. Mark your calendar for June 3 for our teen training and June 5, 9 am to noon for decorating. Even just an hour of your time helps our preparation and decorating go quickly!

8 Happy Mother s Day! MINISTRIES MATTER A quick look into the Ministries of St. Charles Borromeo Groundskeepers These men are truly the keepers of the fields and their reward will be in heaven. Comprised of a team of volunteers who keep the grounds looking pristine by cutting the grass, trimming, raking leaves, planting flowers, etc. We all are so grateful and proud of their beautiful work: Archie Wayne, les Echele, Charlie Schroeder, Bob Glosier, John Weber, Dave Schaeffer. Always looking for more volunteers who can be available during the week. Contact: Charlie Schroeder, The Ministry of GREETERS Welcome! It s just one word, but it can truly make a huge difference in someone s experience when visiting our church. A warm welcome and inviting smile can help put people at ease, especially those who have never been to a Catholic church or those who may be returning after a long absence. In addition, people are more likely to return to Mass the next week if they know that they are welcome and wanted. So, in our efforts to bring as many people as possible to know Jesus Christ, we need your help to greet and welcome people before Mass! Being a greeter is simple and fun. There are no forms to fill out or weekly meetings to attend. Simply show up minutes early before the Mass of your choice and grab a greeter lanyard off the busy bag coat rack in the Narthex. You can also find them in left side of the Usher s closet (near the restroom). Put on the lanyard and your biggest, brightest smile and welcome all who enter our church as Jesus would. Being a greeter is also an excellent way to get your children involved in the parish! Please consider becoming a regular greeter at whichever Mass you attend regularly. It s a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners, and both the earthly and heavenly rewards you will gain are immensely satisfying!...then the King will say to those on his right, Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. Matthew 25:34-35 With thanks and appreciation from the Parish Council LADIES SODALITY MEETING Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30pm in the café. We will have the rosary at 6:30 and then a catered dinner after cost is $10. Please call Barb at to make your reservation. May birthdays be sure to attend to get your birthday gift. CONGRATULATIONS to Kelly Hurley who is the May Quilt A Month winner. Still time to get your raffle tickets in for the next 7 drawings. You can get the tickets at the church office or call Barb at God bless the quilters and everyone who makes this possible. Do you have a tax question? Did you receive a letter from the IRS? Need a tax identification number? Taxpayer Clinic open Tuesdays from 9-2 in the church office can help with tax problems and questions. If you need a Spanish interpreter, please make an appointment with Silvina. Call for appointment:

9 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2015 Oficina: Tel: (636) Fax (636) * silvina@borromeoparish.com Programa de Urgencias Dentales por tiempo limitado. Llamar a Natalia al Primeras Comuniones Jesús Sacramentado, el amor mismo será recibido por los niños de nuestra comunidad el domingo, 17 de mayo en la Misa de 11.30am. Trafico Humano Platica informativa domingo, 31 de mayo después de la misa de en la cafetería. Mayo 10 11:30am L/C: Veronica Bernal, Rosa Martinez el coro EM: Maria Barretos, Dionisia Zamudio, Misael Alvarado, Maria Fuentes (Host) Lupe Damien, Bernardo Silverio Serv: Roman & Liliana Barcenas, Luz Quiroz GB: to be determined Ush: Jeff Kozich, volunteers please Pláticas para Bautismo Las pláticas para bautismo son el 1 y 2 domingo de cada mes de am, se pide puntualidad. Son necesarias las dos clases para padres y padrinos, debido a la importancia de esta preparación se pide que en lo posible no se traigan niños, por consideración y respeto a los demás participantes, ya que pueden distraer la atención. Para confirmar su asistencia por favor llame a la oficina parroquial INTERPRETACION Llámenos al Terapia en español confidencial Jesús López LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 16:11-15; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 16:4a Martes: Hch 16:22-34; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Miércoles: Hch 17:15, 22 18:1; Sal 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Jueves: Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17-23 o Ef 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mc 16:15-20 Viernes: Hch 18:9-18; Sal 47 (46):2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Sábado: Domingo: Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47(46):2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17-23 o Ef 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mc 16:15-20 o Jn 17:11b-19 Hch 18:23-28; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Camino de Fe Antes de entrar en RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos), mi relación con Dios no era la mejor. Crecí en la ciudad de Chicago en una comunidad latino donde la mayoría era católica. Mi madre era muy religiosa y siempre trató de enseñarnos nuestra religión pero era joven y no escuchaba. Nunca me llamo la atención hasta que comencé las clases de RICA, empecé las clases no muy seguro, pero eso cambió rápidamente. Mi novia Ellerin y yo fuimos a las clases para poder hacer nuestra Primera Comunión, terminó gustándonos y realmente nos envolvimos en las actividades de las clases. Las clases de RICA me acercaron a Dios y a la comunidad eclesial; mi fe ha crecido y se ha fortalecido desde que empezamos las clases de RICA, me doy cuenta de eso por mi manera de pensar, pienso en los que tienen necesidad y me descubro orando por ellos, también estoy teniendo la rutina de orar por mí. Le doy gracias a Dios por lo que me ha dado y espero hacer la voluntad de Dios y al hacerlo realmente me da paz que me hace sentir bien y me acerca más a Dios. Estoy aprendiendo a comunicarme con Dios y quiero seguir aprendiendo. Mi fe se está fortaleciendo a medida que aprende y eso me hace sentir muy bien; estar rodeado de otros con el mismo interés me ayuda a abrirme al Señor. Me encantaría seguir siendo parte de la comunidad de St Charles Borromeo y asistir a Misa y me gustaría seguir con las clases porque realmente me han ayudado en cada aspecto de mi vida. Humberto Vásquez Rocha

10 Happy Mother s Day! Need help with your Spring Cleaning? St. Charles Borromeo Youth Ministry is looking to provide any kind of lawn, fixer upper or late spring cleaning to members of our parish. We will be providing service Monday and Tuesday, July 27 and 28. Please let us know if you need any kind of service done. If we have an overabundance of replies, we will TRY to extend to another date. Contact Sam Plummer at or samplummer22@gmail.com Aid for the Earthquake Victims in Nepal Catholic Relief Services is already on the ground in Nepal, responding to the urgent needs for shelter, water and food. If you wish to help in this massive relief effort, please put your donation in a separate envelope marked Nepal and put in the collection, or drop it by the church office. If you wish to donate electronically through your bank account, please be sure to clearly note Nepal in the memo space. All funds will be directed to Catholic Relief Services. Thank you! CINCO DE MAYO A huge THANK YOU to all those who volunteered, donated and attended our annual Cinco de Mayo fundraiser last weekend! The event was a huge success and the parish Mission Trip will benefit greatly from your generosity! Borromeo Golf Tournament: Monday, June Bogey Hills Country Club Please contact Mike Murray at or Adam Hirtz at for further information. SPIRITUAL RENEWAL Saturday, May 16, 9am in the church office Donuts and coffee after Mass. Join us for a mini-retreat with reflections on the readings for the Sunday Mass. Any questions or need a ride call Barb An Invitation to Nocturnal Adoration May 16, 7:00 p.m. in the Cafe Did you know that in addition to Eucharistic Adoration on the third Monday of every month, our parish offers Nocturnal Adoration on the third Saturday night each month? Nocturnal Adoration is a tradition that began in Rome more than 200 years ago and continues today in countries around the world. Borromeo parishioners who loved participating in Nocturnal Adoration throughout their childhood in Mexico have established the first Nocturnal Adoration Society in Missouri right here at Borromeo. All parishioners men, women, and children are invited to participate each month. The next Nocturnal Adoration is Saturday, May 16. All participants should meet in the Café at 7 p.m. After opening prayers, the group will go up upstairs for silent prayer, followed by prayers in Spanish and English. At approximately 8:30 p.m., a short period of silent prayer will end the first part of Nocturnal Adoration, and most participants will leave. However, a group of men will remain throughout the night, taking turns praying for an hour in church and then resting in the Café. If you would like to join the group of men who stay throughout the night, please contact Manuel Guerrero at manyguerrero.mg@gmail.com or

11 Second Graders Talk About Their Moms Why did God make mothers? 1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. 2. Mostly to clean the house. 3. To help us out of there when we were getting born. How did God make mothers? 1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us. 2. Magic plus super powers, and a lot of stirring. 3. God made my Mom just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts. Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2015 What ingredients are mothers made of? 1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean. 2. They had to get their start from men's bones. Then they mostly use string, I think. Why did God give you your mother and not some other Mom? 1. We're related. 2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people's Moms like me. What kind of little girl was your Mom? 1. My Mom has always been my Mom and none of that other stuff. 2. I don't know because I wasn't there, but my guess would be pretty bossy. 3. They say she used to be nice. What did Mom need to know about Dad before she married him? 1. His last name. 2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get drunk on beer? 3. Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores? Why did your Mom marry your Dad? 1. My Dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my Mom eats a lot. 2. She got too old to do anything else with him. 3. My grandma says that Mom didn't have her thinking cap on. Who's the boss at your house? 1. Mom doesn't want to be boss, but she has to because Dad's such a goof ball. 2. Mom. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under the bed. 3. I guess Mom is, but only because she has a lot more to do than Dad. What's the difference between Moms and Dads? 1. Moms work at work and work at home, and Dads just go to work at work. 2. Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them. 3. Dads are taller and stronger, but Moms have all the real power 'cause that's who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friend's. 4. Moms have magic, they make you feel better without medicine. What does your Mom do in her spare time? 1. Mothers don't do spare time. 2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long. What would it take to make your Mom perfect? 1. On the inside she's already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery. 2. Diet. You know, her hair. I'd diet, maybe blue. If you could change one thing about your Mom, what would it be? 1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I'd get rid of that. 2. I'd make my Mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did it and not me. 3. I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of her head.

12 Happy Mother s Day!