St. Mary Magdalen Parish

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1 13th Sunday In Ordinary Time July 1, 2018 St. Mary Magdalen Parish First Mass Celebrated on September 7, 1919 Rev. Msgr. John J. Borcic, Pastor Rev. Simon-Felix Michalski, O.P. Part-time Associate Deacon William Weiss New Parishioners are Welcome! For information: Call our Parish Rectory ext. 4

2 St. Mary Magdalen Parish Church & Rectory: 4924 Bancroft Ave. St. Louis, Missouri Phone Rectory Fax Parish Website: Archdiocese of St. Louis Website: Staff Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John J. Borcic Phone: Ext. 3 johnborcic@archstl.org Part-time Associate Rev. Simon-Felix Michaliski, O.P. Phone: simon.felix.op@gmail.com Deacon Bill Weiss Phone: DeaconBillWeiss@gmail.com Parish Secretary: Fran Voss Phone: Ext. 4 smmadmin@sbcglobal.net Minister to Senior Parishioners: Marilyn Muegge Phone: Ext. 5 smmseniors@yahoo.com Maintenance Department: Steve Jackson Phone: Ext. 7 Bookkeeper: Terry Signaigo Phone: Ext. 6 (Tuesday mornings only) Music Director: Keith Ballentine Phone: Ext. 4 (leave a message) keith@kbpsalms.com Mass Schedule Weekend Masses: Weekday Mass: Saturday: 4:30pm Monday thru Friday: 8:00am Sunday: 8:00am and 10:30am Daily Rosary: Mon. thru Fri. before 8:00am Mass Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Every first Friday of the month from 8:30am until 12-noon Holy Hour: Every 1st Saturday of the month at 9:15am Sacrament of Baptism: Please contact the Rectory \ Weddings: Couples contemplating Marriage should contact the Pastor as soon as they have made a decision to marry and at least six months prior to their intended date of Marriage so that proper preparations can be made. Communion to the Sick: We are happy to bring Holy Communion to those who are confined to their homes. Please contact the rectory to make arrangements. Perpetual Help Devotions: Tuesday following 8:00am Mass Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday between 3:30pm and 4:10pm (or by appointment) St. Vincent de Paul Society Phone: Ext. 2 Rectory Office Hours 8:30am 7:30pm Monday through Thursday 8:30am 4:00pm Friday Closed Saturday and Sundays, National Holidays and Holy Days of Obligation South City Catholic Academy 5821 Pernod St. Louis, MO stlsouthcitycatholicacademy.org South City Deanery PSR 4170 Delor Nancy Haselhorst

3 Dear Parishioners and Friends, Many of you know that, I have a strong affiliation with the Knights of Columbus. What surprises me is how much people don t know about the Knights and what they do, not just locally, Statewide, or nationally, but also globally. Last summer the international convention was held in St. Louis. Approximately 2,000 Knights and their families from throughout North and Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Europe attended. Hundreds of bishops, priests, and deacons were also present. In his address to the convention, Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson, said, No other Catholic organization offers men what we do. We help a man to protect his family with our exclusive, top-rated insurance. We help a man to bolster his faith and strengthen his family through our Domestic Church program. And we offer him the opportunity to live out his faith through charity as part of the brotherhood of men. We have done this for 135 years, and today we continue to do this in even greater ways. For 45 years, membership in the Knights of Columbus has grown. We now stand at the all-time high of 1,941,728 members. Every national program has a corresponding program on the State level; and each program on the State level has a similar one available at each Council. Many of the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus include the placing of 829 ultra sound machines nationwide as part of the Culture of Life program, Coats for Kids, Disaster Relief, Christian Refugee Relief, Food for Families, Aid to Orphans, and special programs for Vocations and scholarships to children of members, and special service and outreach to our veterans. Monetary donations and service hours given by members helped to bring the total amount of donated dollars to $185,600,673 in addition to 75.6 million hours of donated service. K of C Council 453, which is based at St. Mary Magdalen, participates in all of these activities in one way or another. In addition the Knights here host the Lenten Fish Fries, provide the Mother s Day brunch each year, and serve the parish in many, many other ways, without ever bringing any attention to themselves. This weekend the Knights will be hosting the donut Sunday. There will be an opportunity for any interested practical Catholic man to ask questions and to find out more about the Knights and their service to the Church. Personally, I think every Catholic man should consider membership in the Knights of Columbus. I have been fortunate to have witnessed the great work these men do on the local, State, and national levels. I joined the Knights in 1976, and became a Fourth Degree member in It was a privilege for me to serve and support these men in various capacities over the years. God bless, Msgr. John Borcic Stewardship Reflection...as a matter of equality your abundance at the present time should supply their want, so that their abundance may supply your want, that there may be equality. -2 CORINTHIANS 8:14 We are responsible not only for our own lives, but for the lives of those around us. It is important that we not only grow, nurture and share our gifts; but that we also teach our children and encourage others to do the same. This is the communal aspect of our Catholic faith. We are the Body of Christ. We are called to be dependent on each other and not live in isolation. Weekly Offertory Collection June 24, 2018 Envelopes $ 2, Loose Total $ 3, Total Collection as of fiscal year thru $ 197, Magdalen Specials Soup Kitchen $ Pro Life Tuition Assistance Total $ Thank you for your gifts to God and parish.

4 Getting More Out Of Mass My dear friends, It is good to look at the opening prayer for each Sunday called the Collect. (the priest collects our prayers together and offers them to the Father). In the collect one can get a sense of where the Church is leading us for the week. Here is the prayer for 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time: O God, who through the grace of adoption chose us to be children of light, grant, we pray, that we may not be wrapped in the darkness of error but always be seen to stand in the bright light of truth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. One can see in this prayer that we are called by God to be light in this world. Our lives and our prayers bring light into a world often filled with darkness. Part of our mission in the world is to stand up against error and lead others to the truth. We also see the word Adoption in the opening line of the prayer. We are adopted by God into His family. This often called Divine Adoption, and is the purpose of our lives. We are called by God to become one with the Trinity, in a communion with Saints and Angels, to share in the life, love, and work of God. We are partakers of Divine nature. (2 Peter 1: 3-4: As all things of his divine power which appertain to life and godliness, are given us, through the knowledge of him who hath called us by his own proper glory and virtue. [4] By whom he hath given us most great and precious promises: that by these you may be made partakers of the divine nature: flying the corruption of that concupiscence which is in the world. [5] And you, employing all care, minister in your faith, virtue; and in virtue, knowledge) From this prayer we see that we are children of God who have a mission to bring light into the world. With this prayer we ask the Father to give us this grace, through Jesus in the power of the Spirit. May we ask God this week to give us the gift of truth, and make us shine in the world as lights. May we have the grace to act on the truth we have been given, and to be disciples of Jesus. May we ask God for the grace to be brought into perfect union with Him, and become who we have been created to be. Amen. Peace, ~ Fr. Simon-Felix GROWTH IN PRAYER A mini-course based on the fourth part of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) will be offered by Father Simon-Felix Michalski, OP at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Rectory Session 2: July 11, pm to 2pm and 6pm to 7pm Session 3: August 22, pm to 2pm and 6pm to 7pm If you missed Session 1 you are still welcome to attend the next 2 sessions and may attend the afternoon or evening presentation For additional information or reservation, please call: , ext. 4 Soup Kitchen JULY 17 is our next Soup Kitchen meal. Sauce Makers have been notified and should pick up their supplies today, July 1, Donut Sunday, in the school hall and a package of meat from the freezer. Please return your sauce in TWO weeks, Sunday July 15 and place in the fridge marked for Soup Kitchen. Call to make other arrangements if you can not return on July 15. We fed 140 guests in June. The meal was much appreciated. Thanks for all your help in making this possible each month. Mary This week in our Parish Daily Mass Monday Friday 8:00am Monday, July 2, 2018 Quilters 9:00a Qrm Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Independence Day Office Closed Mass 9:00a CH Retiring of the Flags after Mass Friday, July 6 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament CH \ Saturday, July 7, 2018 First Saturday Holy Hour 9:15a CH Confessions 3:30-4:10p CH Mass 4:30p CH Sunday, July 8, 2018 Mass 8:00a and 10:30a CH

5 Celebrating 100 Years St. Mary Magdalen Centennial September 7, 1919 September 7, 2019 Program of Events Sept. 8 th, 2018 Kickoff Celebration 4:30 Mass followed by barbecue catered by Kenrick s and served by members of the Knights of Columbus. Chairpersons: Bob and Mary Signaigo Pavers A walkway leading to and surrounding the flag pole with a flower/shrub garden to commemorate 100 years. Signage A large coroplast banner to be placed in the front of church where it will be the most visible - to be provided by Ink Spot. Also, banners to hang from the street lights along Chippewa and Kingshighway. Chairperson: John Kilkenny Commemorative Book celebrating 100 years. Chairperson: Cindy Stollhans Invitations to Bishop Rivituso, Bishop Rice, and Bishop Lucas to celebrate Mass on a day of their choosing during the course of the anniversary year. In addition, invitations to Fr. Schilli, and all former Associates, seminarians, and any alumni who entered the priesthood to return and celebrate Mass. Chairperson: Monsignor Borcic Trivia Night April 27, 2019 topics to be completely centered around the theme of St. Mary Magdalen parish. Chairperson: Joe Miklovic Sept. 7, 2019 (Saturday) 4:30 P.M. Mass followed by a dinner. The Cedars location is currently being considered. Buses will be available to transport anyone needing a ride. Chairperson: Judy Koettker A commemorative coin will be given out at the dinner. Chairperson: John Kilkenny Quilt is being designed by Cookie Muntges and Helen Niemira to be completed by quilters and hung in the front of church possibly on the wall behind the choir. Sept. 14, 2019 (Saturday) Archbishop Carlson will celebrate 4:30 Mass. Fr. Bruce Forman and the Young Catholic Musicians will provide the music. Reception to follow in school hall with light refreshments. All current and former parishioners are invited to contribute any memories of their time here to be published both in the bulletin and possibly in the anniversary book. Marilyn Muegge and Ellen Graves will be visiting the homebound to write down their memories. Please your memories to Fran Voss at smmadmin@sbcglobal.net or mail to the rectory, or drop off your memories in the Sunday offertory collection addressed to Fran. If you would like to help in any way please contact Charlie and Mary Dooling

6 You are invited to an Ice Cream Social hosted by The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary on Saturday, July 22, 2018 after the 4:30pm Mass in the school hall. It s mid-summer and you know it s just going to be much too hot to cook in the kitchen. So let the Ladies serve you up... a hot-dog, a bag of chips, a soda. How about a pretzel?! Top it off with an ice cream sundae with a great assortment of toppings!! ONLY $1.00 PER ITEM So beat the heat and come on down for a Good Old Fashion Ice Cream Social, it s a Great Time! The rectory business office will be CLOSED on Wednesday, July 4th to celebrate our nations birthday! God bless you and God bless America! FLAG COLLECTION / RETIREMENT Retiring Old Glory on July 4th When the banner of our freedom is worn, tattered, and soiled from use and age and her broad stripes are no longer a fiery red & pure white, but faded and worn out and the stars and blue background are no longer vivid reminders of our blue skies and great land, of the purity, vigilance, and justice she must be retired with a new flag to properly represent this great Nation of ours. Our flag is a symbol of our people, our freedom, and our strength. I am your Flag, but I ve also been known by "Old Glory", the "Stars and Stripes", and the "Star Spangled Banner". Whatever you call me, I am the flag of the United States of America. We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. Please join us for a Flag Retirement Ceremony immediately following Mass on July 4 th to show your gratitude for the Free County we live in.??? s feel free to call Joe Miklovic HUMANAE VITAE REVISITED July 25 th marks the 50 th anniversary of the release of the Papal Encyclical, Humanae Vitae, by Pope Paul VI. This Encyclical provides a beautiful and coherent teaching about God s plan for married love and the transmission of human life. During this anniversary year, all Catholics are urged to read the document and grasp its meaning and purpose and to rediscover the splendor of the matrimonial call to be open to human life. There are a number of resources we have been asked to make available to our parishioners which will help us celebrate 50 years of the Church s Wisdom contained in Humane Vitae. These include: Read Humane Vitae in English: w2.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/ documents/hf p-vi enc humanaevitae.html Read Humane Vitae in Spanish: w2.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/es/encyclicals/ documents/hf p-vi enc humanaevitae.html Watch Bishop Barron discuss Contraception and Social Change: v=jwywgntf9ec Other resources will be made available in the next week or two leading up to the anniversary date.

7 Please pray for healing and strength for Jennifer Abkemeier, Sr. Mary Carol Anth, CSJ, Keith Ballentine, Nancy Birkenmeier, Msgr. Borcic, Charlotte Brown, Kenny Brown, Theresa Campbell, Rosella Coffey, Madalene Costa, Jasper Giardina, Dolores Greer, Patricia Grotegeers, Lilly Hasty, Chris Harnett, James Havranek, Harry Henderson, Bonnie Hicks, Ed Howard, Dolores Hughes, Steve Jackson, Marie Kellner, Maria Landeros, Mamie Lawless, Cheri Massa, Irene Mazzola, Melanie, Richard Meyer, Ray Miles, Margaret Miller, Liam Niemira, Thad Niemira, Kristine Onanian, Carol Ovian, Mary Ann Plasmeier, Leslie Polokonis, John Potje, Joan Quante, Bob Schallom, Dorothy Schuchardt, Dodie Stollhans, Jean Sullivan, Cooper Treacy, Terri Victor, Bill Voss, Lois Zitzmann and for all our homebound and nursing home parishioners and for their family and friends who take care of them. In your charity please pray for the repose soul of Lisa Spatafora Coval, the dear cousin of parishioner Marisol (Jim) Pfaff. May she be with Our Lord in glory. Please keep her two children, Ryan and Emily and all her family and friends in your prayers during this difficult time. May Lisa and all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. Mass Intentions Monday, July 2, :00 A.M. Living & Deceased Benefactors of Msgr. Louis F. Meyer Tuesday, July 3, :00 A.M. Trokey Family Wednesday, July 4, :00 A.M. John & Josephine Borcic Thursday, July 5, :00 A.M. Eli (Joe) Politte Friday, July 6, :00 A.M. Roland Lindhorst Saturday, July 7, :30 P.M. James David Coppa Sunday, July 8, :00 A.M. Kokie Murphy Special Intention 10:30 A.M. For the People of the Parish In your charity please pray for the repose soul of former parishioner Donald Bohnert who passed away on June 21, May he be with Our Lord in glory. Please keep his loving wife Lorraine, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in your prayers during this difficult time. May he and all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. Lector Saturday, July 7, :30 PM Cindy Stollhans Sunday, July 8, :00 AM Julie Laury Sunday, July 8, :30 AM Tracy Minx Eucharistic Minister Saturday, July 7, :30PM Mary Beth O Donoghue, Nancy Sewester Alt. Charlie Halbrook Sunday, July 8, :00AM Ray Morales, Mark Laury Alt. Charlie or Mary Dooling Sunday, July 8, :30AM Kathy Ray, Bill Voss, Mary Elkins, Judy Still Alt. Ray Schaefer Servers Saturday, July 7, :30 PM Jim Abkemeier Sunday, July 8, :00 AM Nancy Sewester Sunday, July 8, :30 AM Harry Signaigo READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16bc-23; Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 10:24-29 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Ps 50:7-13, 16bc-17; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17 Sunday: Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123:1-4; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6a

8 Bulletin Number: CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Mary Magdalen Church 4924 Bancroft Avenue St. Louis, MO TELEPHONE: (314 ) Ext. 4 CONTACT PERSON: Fran Voss smmadmin@sbcglobal.net SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 PRINTER HP Color Laser Jet CP2025 TRANSMISSION TIME Thursday 11:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION July 1, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS