ST. LOUIS CHURCH ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY August 15, 2010

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1 ST. LOUIS CHURCH ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY August 15, 2010 Daily Mass Readings Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10 Ezekiel 24:15-23 Ezekiel 28:1-10 Ezekiel 34:1-11 Ezekiel 36:23-28 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel 43:1-7 Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalm 45:10-12, 16 Deuteronomy 32:18-21 Deuteronomy 32:26-28, 30, Psalm 23:1-6 Psalm 51:12-15, Psalm 107:2-9 Psalm 85:9-14 Psalm 117:1-2 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 Hebrews 12:5-7, Luke 1:39-56 Matthew 19: Matthew 19:23-30 Matthew 20:1-16 Matthew 22:1-14 Matthew 22: Matthew 23: 1-12 Luke 13:22-30 What is 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. Call to Prayer Let us take a moment in the midst of all our activity to prepare ourselves for prayer. Excerpts from SNOW FALLING ON SNOW Copyright 2001 by Robert J. Wicks Used with permission of Paulist Press 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. 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 or Spontaneous prayers or a faith-based song. Reflection Question for Next Sunday, August 22, 2010 How can we be assured of salvation? This is the question posed to Jesus. Know for sure that we are created for salvation and through, with, and in Christ we are gifted with everything we will need for eternal life. Despite this, we are not exempt from a lifelong struggle: the tendency to turn away from God, to be self-centered, to think that somehow we save ourselves. How do you answer when someone, perhaps a non-catholic Christian, asks have you been saved? MEETINGS THIS WEEK New Parishioner Welcome Sunday, August 15, 2010 Social Hall 12:30 PM ACTS Men's Small Group Monday, August 16, 2010 Room 305 7:00 PM ACTS Men's Retreat Team Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Room 305 7:00 PM Respect Life Meeting Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Room 304 7:30 PM RCIA Summer Inquiry Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Room 301 6:30 PM CDA Summer Soiree Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Social Hall 7:00 PM Charismatic Prayer Group Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Room 306 8:00 PM ACTS Women's Retreat Team Thursday, August 19, 2010 Room 301 7:00 PM

2 Dear Parishioners: For the past 22 years Father Bart Karwacki has been serving our parish as a Weekend Associate celebrating Masses for us on Sundays, Holy Days and other occasions. Next week he will be leaving the Shrine of Saint Anthony to become the Associate Pastor of St John Parish in Cromwell, Connecticut a parish of the Franciscan community to which he belongs. In addition to his responsibilities at that parish, he will also be conducting retreats and serving as a Spiritual Director for seminarians attending Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell. In all these 22 years Father Bart has been a great blessing for our parish and for the many individuals he has advised and counseled. In the name of our entire parish community, I extend to him our sincere and heartfelt gratitude for being such a gift to our parish and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in his new assignment. We have been so privileged to have him lead us in worship over these many years; the people of his new parish are most fortunate to be receiving him. A huge St. Louis THANK YOU to Father Bart! May God watch over and bless him; and may God continue to use his faithful ministry as a blessing for the people he is being called to serve. Msgr. Luca THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Remember when talent was a prerequisite for fame? PARISH OFFICE HOURS : The Parish Office is open Monday thru Friday from 9am-8:00pm, Saturday from 9am-6pm and Sunday 9am-3pm. The office is closed weekdays from 12:30pm-1:30pm for lunch. GOOD DEEDS OF THE CHILDREN: Samantha helped pack groceries at the store; Sarah helped put away groceries at home; Donovan helped his dad with putting his plate in the sink; Mandi unloaded the dishwasher; Samantha cleaned part of her room; Shannon cleared her plate at dinner; Tara beat the bad guy for dad on Super Mario; Jack brought in the groceries; Laura cleaned up; Becca did not say Ow when mommy brushed her hair; Tori helped her mommy clean up; Glenn helped clean the kitchen. CHURCH LINENS: Altar linens are to be picked up this week by Ms. Blanchard and next week by Ms. Coffey. SUMMER SPECIAL LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CD BUNDLES: CD S for Parents and Children including: Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime, Dr. Ray Guarendi; A Guide to Raising (almost) Perfect Kids, Dr. Gregory and Lisa Popcak; How to Apply Our Faith to Our Families, Kimberly Hahn; Building Better Families, Matthew Kelley; Amazing Angels and Super Saints, Cat Chat; The Mass Comes Alive, Cat Chat; and How to Keep Your Kids Catholic, Ken Hensley. CD bundles are available in the kiosk in the narthex for a $20 donation. WE RE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD PEOPLE: We are seeking one or two people who would be interested in a part time position with the Before Care or After Care programs at Saint Louis School. Both positions pay $13/per hour with no weekend or evening hours. The Before Care position is Monday through Friday from 7:30 am until 9:00 am. The After Care position is Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm. For more information please contact Sister Lois at or ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers for the Pieta are given in loving memory of Anna Tomalis. Our sincere gratitude is extended to the Tomalis family for providing this weekend s flowers. The flowers for the Blessed Mother are given in loving memory of Carl Chandis. Our sincere gratitude is extended to Angela Chandis for providing this weekend s flowers.

3 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Next Saturday, August 21st, by Monsignor Luca and Father Greg Rapisarda. COME INTO THE QUIET: Spend some time in silence and heart-to-heart prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. He longs for your company. We have the awesome opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration every Sunday, beginning at 7:30 am and continuing until 6:20 am Monday in the chapel. Is Jesus nudging you to come and spend time in his presence? Maybe in the middle of the night? We are looking for people for the midnight to 1:00 am time slot, and throughout the night. Think about it! Contact Bane Kelley ( ) or Marcela Pasetti ( ). Remember, Jesus will never be outdone in generosity. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES: PFC Patrick Bacon Cpt. Derrick Breville Cpt. Steven Cooper LT Mallary Forrestel Cpt. Brian Green PFC Joseph Henry LCpl Dane Joyce SN Mark E. Mangus, Jr. Ensign Kelly McLin Lt. Denise Reccardi 1st LT Vincent Paul Rubbo LCP Daniel Smith CH (Major) Tyson Wood PLANNING YOUR CHILD S BAPTISM? The next Baptism Preparation Session will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 in Room 301 of the Pastoral Center from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Please call the Parish Office at to register. Welcome the newly Baptized: Sgt. Christen Beniak 1st LT Chris Cartier LCP Larry Draughn Cpt. Brendan Gallagher Cpl. Dan Haack 2nd LT Gina Horn T Sgt. Christopher Lozzi Cpt. Joseph McDonald CH (Captain) Arek Ochalek E4 Bryan Patrick Reier Lt. John Ryan PFC Patrick Steckman Eric Matthew Toth Son of Matthew and Jenny (McTanish) Toth MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF AUGUST 15, 2010 Sunday 6:45am Douglas S. Dillon and Ernest Hancock 8:00am 9:30am 11:15am 12:45pm Jane Gossage and Anna Tomalis William Thurau and Anna Tomalis Ken Hovet and Mary Frances Dreisch Maria Bochniewicz and Walter Olenski Monday 7:00am Elizabeth Albano Corpus and Ernest Hancock Tuesday 7:00am Phyllis Andrado and Walter Olenski Wednesday 7:00am Elizabeth Albano Corpus and Pauline Audet Thursday 7:00am Sr. Kathleen Johnson and Milan Blake Friday 7:00am Becky Dallesan Frank (SI) and Dorothy Sheridan Saturday 8:00am Jean M. Fitzpatrick and Richard Sommersberger (SI) 4:00pm 5:30pm Gerard Van Dagna and Janice Moro (SI) Meghan E. Malone Symon and Douglas S. Dillon (SI) denotes a Special Intention for a living person or persons. SICK LIST: 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. PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK, ESPECIALLY: Joe Bain Mary Hull Emanuel Picek Elizabeth Brittingham Ann Kaulfuss Georgiana Podniesinski Louise Carlo-Hulleberg Jack Kaulfuss Rana Lilyann Rejaie Frank Clavelli Megan Kemp Rusty Rhodes PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DEPARTED: Howard Schuyler, father of Kim Williams and grandfather of Emma, Carter, Maggie, and Jane. Gerald Jensen, father of Richard Jensen. Samantha Evans Ann Lentz Carmen Russo Betty Farrell Emily Linegang Steve Scott Faustina Frederick David Olenski Lucille Wiedel Agnes Hetherington Robert Panehal

4 ACTS (A=adoration, C=community, T=theology, S=service): Are you hungry for something more spiritual? Is church a little too routine? Try a dynamic weekend away with the guys or gals. Satisfy the hunger, rise above the routine, make new friends, answer the questions. Location: Bon Secours Spiritual Center in Marriottsville. Dates: Men s Retreat September 23 (5pm) to September 26 (12 pm). Contact Matt Kolb at mjkolb@verizon.net or or Chuck Peddicord at Peddicord1@aol.com or Women s Retreat October 21 (5pm) to October 24 (12 pm). Contact Pat Sullivan at prsjfs@gmail.com or or Judy Regensburger at judyregensburger@comcast.net or Financial aid is available. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS (CDA) WOMEN'S COMMUNION BREAKFAST: The fourth annual Communion Breakfast sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Louis #2579, will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010 in the Social Hall following the 8:00AM Mass. Tickets for the continental breakfast may be purchased in the narthex after all Masses on August 28/29 and September 4/5 and are $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for children through age 12. All women of the parish and their friends are most cordially invited. Our own Father Greg Rapisarda will be the speaker. Did you serve in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard or National Guard? Or maybe the Armed Forces for another country? Did a family member or friend? If so, do you have any memorabilia, photographs, uniforms, etc. that could be displayed at the Catholic Daughter's Salute To Our Military presentation on November 14? Please contact Theresa Enright at (410) and let her know what you have that we could display. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Men of St. Louis Church - Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference. The St. Louis the King Council of the Knights of Columbus are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church and enhancing their own faith. It is also about protecting and enhancing your family life. If you are interested in becoming a member or want to know more about the Knights of Columbus, please stop and ask any Knight in the parish or call Don Enright, Grand Knight at , or Clark Wiebking at DO YOU LIKE TO SING? Now calling all singers for St. Louis' vocal groups. The St. Louis Choir, Folk Group and high school Youth Band are now seeking new members for the beginning of the fall season. Contact Paul Carroll at pcarroll@stlouisparish.org or the Parish Office for more information. It is hard to believe that the first day of school is right around the corner! While we still have a few weeks of fun in the sun left, our graduates and alumni are making plans and packing up for their first days of high school and college. As they take these next exciting steps we will keep them in our prayers and wish them all the best. We know they will make us proud! Don t forget to vote for St. Louis! Did you know that Kohl s is giving away $500,000 to the school that receives the most votes before September 3 rd?? Visit Kohl s Cares through Facebook and cast your votes for St. Louis School! Think of all of the great things the school could do with that money!! Pass the word and start voting!! The school will open for the school year on Wednesday, August 25 th for grades 1-8, and Wednesday Sept. 1 st, for Pre-K and Kindergarten students. During the next few weeks of summer, the school office will be open for business Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We will be closed on Fridays and for lunch from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Have a great week! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Please don t wait another minute Register Now! All of us in the Office of Religious Education are looking forward to another fun filled year with your little ones and big kids too! Have you registered yet? Please help us to better plan for September by making sure your family is registered in one of the many programs being offered. From Wee Praise, for our 3, 4 & 5 year olds, to Family Religious Education for the entire family, there s a place for everyone and all are WELCOME!! Please visit our website at for a schedule of classes being offered, our calendar and also to download a registration form for your family. Information specific to Wee Praise can be found at Remember Register Now! (Some classes are filling up). Our Religious Education Ministry Team Needs You! Do you think it s important to pass on our Catholic faith to our young? Would you like to become more involved in parish ministry? Do you enjoy spending time with God s little children? Does the energy of our youth excite you? If you answered yes to just one of these questions, we invite you to prayerfully consider joining our Religious Education Ministry Team! Volunteers are the heart & hands of our program and the possibilities for involvement are many from assisting with office tasks to becoming a Catechist/Teacher. Please call Vickie Yozwiak at (410) for more information on our Wee Praise and elementary ministry teams or call Pat Sprankle at (410) for info about our youth programs.

5 YOUTH MINISTRY About a month ago, I was being amazed at the young people who worked, played and prayed on the Annual CYM work camp retreat; this time with Sussex County Habitat. We not only built the foundation and floor of a duplex, we not only painted a complete house (3x!), but we did so in a spirit of prayer, knowing that God was right there with us! But wait! Then, a few weeks ago, I was again being amazed, this time by the young church in action at High LI (Archdiocesan High School Leadership Institute) where participants and staff reflected upon the servant leadership of Jesus washing his disciples feet and then acted upon it to people in need. Hold on there! Another time to be amazed right here at St. Louis as the CYM Leadership Team gathered for prayer, planning and the Genesee Valley ropes course last weekend! If you have somehow missed young people in leadership roles here at St. Louis or if you are a young person interested in being even more involved, contact us at I LL BE PRAYING FOR YOU. HELP WANTED: The Youth Ministry Office is looking for adults who might be interested in helping with the Monday Religious Education program as a catechist or mentor, beginning September 27 and ending April 11. What a great way to serve the young church and answer your baptismal call to ministry! Call Pat at for more information. Also, please consider becoming a Confirmation Catechist. Classes meet only in the fall. It s a great way to get involved if you re not able to commit to a full year of teaching. Call Maggie at to learn more! MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY: August 18: Catechist/Mentor Information Meeting, 7pm August 20: MS Open Gym, 7-9pm August 21-22: Confirmation Retreat September 3: HS CYM Open Gym, 7-10pm September 7: Worthy of the Call STAND Training for ages 14-17, 7pm, Youth Room September 10: MS CYM Dance 7-10pm Gym. Tickets on sale starting 8/30 ADULT ENRICHMENT PALLIATIVE CARE IN THE 21 ST CENTURY FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE: On Saturday September 18, 2010, Dr. Barbara Supanich, Medical Director of the Palliative Care and Senior Services Center at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring Maryland will offer a reflection on this important topic. This event is sponsored by the Baltimore Guild Catholic Medical Association. This event is open to all. The day begins with the celebration of the Mass in Our Lady s Chapel at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen at 10:30am followed by light refreshments and the presentation at 11:30am in the undercroft meeting room. CME credits are available to registered physician members of the guild. To RSVP and for more information please call or visit RCIA CURIOUS ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH? Are you part of a Catholic family and getting a nudge that maybe it s time to consider joining your husband or wife and children at the altar? COME and SEE! We ll be having informal inquiry opportunities during the summer. If you have already come in to talk with me, if you have thought about calling, or even if you are surprised that you are actually reading this invitation (!) COME! Bring questions, meet with others who are curious as well. You are not alone. We re meeting August 18 from 7 9pm in Rooms Questions? Want to talk about it? Contact Marianne Faulstich, Pastoral Associate at or mfaulstich@stlouisparish.org. ADULT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS : Thursday evening Scripture Study: THE GREAT ADVENTURE -- A JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE. A 24-Week Study: September thru mid-november 2010 then January thru March We offered this program 6 years ago and it changed lives! Join us to get the big picture of the Bible story. This exciting study will take your understanding of the Scriptures and your faith to entirely new levels. Understand how the people, places and events of the Bible fit together in God s plan of salvation history. Learn the six covenants God made with humanity and how they led up to the establishment of the Church. Discover how your own faith story fits into His Story. Contact Susan Miller at or sm623@verizon.net or Marianne Faulstich at or mfaulstich@stlouisparish.org for information. Tuesday morning WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY: This long-running Scripture Study is open to all women of the parish. The format is home study, group sharing and a lecture on material. There are two 13-week semesters offered in September and in January. This year we will study Paul s letters to Timothy and the Thessalonians, both letters of Peter, and the 3 letters of John. Child care is available for children age two and over. You need not be knowledgeable about the Bible to join. The atmosphere is one of fellowship and eagerness to learn God s Word and how it applies to one s life today. For more information or to register, call Joan Schenk at or Pat Finnegan at DISCOVERING CHRIST: Discovering Christ is a seven-week series exploring the meaning of life and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each session begins with a delicious dinner, followed by a video-based teaching, and small group discussion. For information call Leo Rudegeair at Tuesday Evening Fr. Corapi s CATECHISM STUDY PART III: 7 9 PM. This is a 17 Week Session from October through Mid- November 2010 and January through early March 2011 featuring video lectures followed by round-table discussion. Learn more about Sacred Tradition. This study is great for persons serious in Bible Study, or those who want to understand their faith well enough to explain it to others. This year will focus on Fr. Corapi s study Part III the Church s teachings on Our Life in Christ. (Who is man and how does he live in family and the Ten Commandments). Previous experience in either Bible Study or Catechism Study is not required. Call Leo Regensburger for more information at

6 SECOND/SPECIAL COLLECTIONS August 28/29 Building Fund STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE After Jesus, it is the Blessed Virgin Mary who by her example most perfectly teaches the meaning of discipleship and stewardship. She was called and gifted by God; she responded generously, creatively and prudently; she understood her divinely assigned role as handmaid in terms of service and fidelity. PLANNED GIVING As parishioners of Saint Louis Church, old or new, we are all beneficiaries of more than 150 years of service and parishioner generosity. A planned gift to Saint Louis Church, will sustain this good work for generations to come. For more information on making a planned gift to Saint Louis Church, contact Mary Helfrich, Parish Development Director at or MHelfrich@stlouisparish.org. Preserving our Treasured Legacy Campaign: 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 the Legacy Campaign, consider extended 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. Thank you for your generous food donations last weekend. We distributed bags of food to the Franciscan Center, FISH, and My Brothers Keeper. Thank you for sharing your hope and goodness with those in need. 10TH ANNUAL CLOTHING AND SCHOOL SUPPLY COLLEC- TION: St. Louis Parish will conduct this year's drive on August 21st and 22nd in support of our sister parishes in Western Maryland, St. Mary's and St. Joseph's. Adult and children's coats should be clean and in good condition. We will also collect children's hats and gloves. We are asking for the following new school supplies: spiral notebooks, composition notebooks, loose leaf paper, binders, school glue, erasers, scotch tape, pencils, pens, crayons, book bags, folders, pencil boxes, small staplers, rulers, and blunt scissors. Please plan to drop off your donations before or after Masses at the Maintenance Building in the south corner of the parking lot. Thank you for your support! 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 & Last Sunday Healing Mass, 3 PM Confession, Wednesday, 4 PM-5 PM FR. BART'S FAREWELL MASS & RECEPTION: Fr. Bart has received a new assignment and will be leaving the Shrine of St. Anthony after 22 years of service and heading to St. John's Church in Cromwell, Connecticut. Please join the friars as Fr. Bart celebrates Mass in the Shrine Chapel at 7pm. on Friday August 20th. There will be a farewell reception following Mass. All are welcome. HISTORIC TOURS OF THE MANOR HOUSE & SHRINE: Join us August 29 th from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm for a walking tour of the Manor House and the Shrine of St. Anthony. Families are welcome. There is no charge for this event. BULL ROAST to benefit the Franciscan Friars of Ellicott City Education Fund for seminarian support will be held Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 1 to 6 pm at Martin s East, 9000 Pulaski Highway, Baltimore, MD Menu includes a full buffet plus pit beef and ham, bar-b-que pork ribs, Italian meatballs, shredded beef bar-b-que, raw clam bar, beverages and much more. There will be gaming wheels, raffles, and live music by TKO. Tickets are $50 each and are available by advanced sales/payment only. Call Denise Livesay at to reserve your place or visit for more information. TRAVELERS LOOKING FOR MASS TIMES: To find church locations and Mass schedules nationwide, call or go to