ST. LOUIS CHURCH FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 30, 2011

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1 ST. LOUIS CHURCH FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 30, 2011 Daily Mass Readings Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Hebrews 11: Hebrews 12:1-4 Malachi 3:1-4 Hebrews 12: 18-19, Hebrews 13:1-8 Hebrews 13: 15-17, Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalm 146:6-10 Psalm 31:20-24 Psalm 22:26-28, Psalm 24:7-10 Psalm 48:2-4, 9-11 Psalm 27:1, 3, 5, 8-9 Psalm 23:1-6 Psalm 112:4-9 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Hebrews 2: Corinthians 2: 1-5 Matthew 5:1-12 Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:21-43 Luke 2:22-40 Mark 6:7-13 Mark 6:14-29 Mark 6:30-34 Matthew 5:13-16 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, February 6, 2011 Jesus calls us to be salt and light for the world. This can be a pretty heady experience, when you realize that sometimes, you are doing just that! When others call you an inspiration. When people are drawn by your example of living the life Jesus wants for you. When this little light o mine really does shine, to paraphrase an old hymn. Listen to St. Paul: everything we do is through the power of the Holy Spirit and not on our own wisdom. May our good deeds lead others to glorify God, not ourselves. MEETINGS THIS WEEK Sharing Christ Monday, January 31, 2011 Social Hall 7:30 PM ACTS Men's Small Group Monday, January 31, 2011 Room 304 7:00 PM Miraculous Medal Novena Monday, January 31, 2011 Chapel 7:30 PM Women's Bible Study Tuesday, February 01, 2011 Room 302 9:30 AM Children's Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, February 01, 2011 Room 305 6:30 PM Catechism Study Tuesday, February 01, 2011 Room 301 7:00 PM Playgroup Wednesday, February 02, 2011 Room 301 9:30 AM RCIA Wednesday, February 02, 2011 Social Hall 7:00 PM Adoration Wednesday, February 02, 2011 Church 7:30 PM ACTS Women's Retreat Team Wednesday, February 02, 2011 Room 305 7:30 PM Charismatic Prayer Group Wednesday, February 02, 2011 Room 306 8:00 PM Children's Choir Rehearsal Thursday, February 03, 2011 Room 305 5:00 PM Youth Band Rehearsal Thursday, February 03, 2011 Room 305 6:30 PM Great Adventure Scripture Study Thursday, February 03, 2011 Social Hall 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday, February 03, 2011 Room 305 8:00 PM CHURCH LINENS: Altar linens are to be picked up this week by Ms. Fleshman and next week by Ms. Flynn.

2 Dear Parishioners: This weekend marks the beginning of Catholic Schools Week and Saint Louis School has much to celebrate! Since its founding in 1923 by Father Howard Bishop, our parochial school has provided students with a high quality education in the context of a strong Catholic identity. In recognition of this superb program the school was named by the United States Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence a very high honor that designates our school as one of the best in the United States. On Tuesday of this week, at a special assembly following the weekly 9:30 am School Mass, officials from the US Department of Education in Washington will formally present the official proclamation and representatives from our state and local governments, including Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, will be present to participate in celebrating this exceptional achievement. Bishop Mitchell Rozanski, our regional bishop, will also be present to celebrate the Mass and offer congratulations on behalf of Archbishop O Brien and the Archdiocese of Baltimore. On behalf of our entire parish I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Terry Weiss, Principal of our school, to the entire faculty and student body and to our dedicated parents for their cooperative efforts in making Saint Louis School so outstanding academically and for so effectively incorporating our Roman Catholic Faith and values in the daily life of our children. A huge Saint Louis CONGRATULATIONS to our exceptional school community. Msgr. Luca THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK A person can do other things against his will, but belief is possible only in one who is willing. ~Saint Augustine THE ARCHBISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL GIVE YOURSELF TO GOD (MATTHEW 6:24) The Archbishop s Annual Appeal is now underway. Many of our parishioners have received a mailing from Archbishop O Brien. He has asked that you make a pledge to the 2011 Archbishop s Annual Appeal. The Appeal not only funds the operations of the Archdiocese, it funds services that are of great help to the ministries here in our parish. This year, the theme of the Appeal is, Give Yourself to God. Jesus taught us that if we give ourselves to God, He fills us up again. He also taught that God will never forget us. All that we have and all that we are is given to us by God. In thanksgiving for all that God gives to us, please give generously to the Archbishop s Annual Appeal. Your gift will enable archdiocesan support of ministry, education, and services that touch thousands of lives, not only in our Archdiocese but throughout the world. Our parish receives 25% of each dollar contributed up to our goal of $195, Then, we receive 50% of the additional funds received. This year, we will commit our parish rebates to: Our two sister parishes in Western Maryland: St. Joseph s Parish in Midland and St. Mary s Parish in Lonaconing St. Ambrose Parish in Baltimore City The Sister s Academy of Baltimore The Little Sisters of the Poor St. Louis Parish Needy Family Fund St. Louis School Tuition Assistance Fund. Please answer the Archbishop s request and make a generous pledge. All pledges can be billed in ten monthly installments. Thank you in advance for your support.

3 THE ST. LOUIS PASTORAL COUNCIL NEEDS YOU! The Parish will hold its annual Pastoral Council Elections on March 26 and 27, 2011 to fill several positions. The Council serves as an advisory committee to our pastor and meets monthly with him to discuss parish activities, issues and concerns. We are looking for registered parishioners, 18 years of age or older, who are interested in serving their fellow parishioners for a three-year term. Responsibilities include: attendance and participation at monthly meetings, participation in after-mass greetings, and attendance at the annual Pastoral Council Retreat. Whether you are new to the parish or are one of our long-term parishioners, the St. Louis community could benefit from your knowledge, experience and unique outlook on life. Nomination forms can be obtained from the Parish Office for self-nomination or for nominating another qualified candidate. Please return all nomination forms to the Parish Office or place in the collection basket by Wednesday, February 16, Please do not hesitate to call one of the current Council members, listed on the inside cover of the bulletin, for more information on this challenging opportunity to serve your parish. May the Holy Spirit guide you in your decision regarding this important ministry. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Next Saturday, February 5th, by Father Greg Rapisarda and Father Joachim Giermek. MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2011 Sunday 6:45am Edmund J. Keith and Carole Manion 8:00am 9:30am 11:15am 12:45pm Becky Dallasen Frank and Charles Hofmeister Calvin Seidel and Sean Finnegan Family Intentions Maria Bochniewicz and Margaret Anderson Monday 7:00 am Dick Baker and Mary Dallasen Santo Tuesday 7:00am Gilbert Lee and Carol Terry (SI) GOOD DEEDS OF THE CHILDREN: Anja shared toys; Samantha read to her sister; Christopher listened; Zachariah dried the dishes; Emma was a good friend at a party and played with a lonely friend; Toyosi paid for lunch for the family; Anthony cleaned the basement; Nicholas helped his mom clean up before playing with his friends; Christopher put the dinner dishes in the sink; Abby helped wash the dishes; David made a birthday card for his teacher; Lauren cleaned her room; Tori read Jeffrey a book; Becca cheered for her sister during the Spelling Bee; Glenn helped his dad when his knee was hurt; Tara helped shovel snow on the driveway. 9:30am Carole Ewachiw and James Slocum Wednesday 7:00am William Santo and Rudolph Dallasen Thursday 7:00am Kim Brubaker and Joseph Dadey Friday 7:00am Pat Casey (SI) and Jose Grey Saturday 8:00am Georgia Wolfe and Myrlyn Murray 4:00pm Family Intentions 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: Miriam Brescia Dominic Koerber Rana Lilyann Rejaie Melanie Ciesluk Julianna Kopec John Rettaliata Kim Cook Michael Krukones Kathryn Rosewag Florence Cramer S. A. McClain Carmen Russo Natalie DiGennaro Margaret Miller Evelyn Schroder Giovanni Flores George Ogle Brian Showalter Anne Groff B. Pegg Jaxon Taylor Anna Haspert H. Pegg Kelly Wagner Agnes Hetherington L. Pegg Jack Kaulfuss Georgiana Podniesinski Martha Wiedel 5:30pm William Gordon and Doni Belleza (SI) denotes a Special Intention for a living person or persons. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES: PFC Patrick Bacon Cpt. Derrick Breville 1st LT Chris Cartier Cpt. Steven Cooper LCP Larry Draughn LT Mallary Forrestel Cpt. Brendan Gallagher Cpt. Brian Green Sgt. Dan Haack PFC Joseph Henry 2nd LT Gina Horn LCpl Dane Joyce Staff Sgt. Michael Lark T Sgt. Christopher Lozzi SN Mark E. Mangus, Jr. Ensign Kelly McLin CH (Captain) Arek Ochalek Lt. Denise Reccardi E4 Bryan Patrick Reier 1st LT Vincent Paul Rubbo Lt. John Ryan Lt. James Six LCP Daniel Smith PFC Patrick Steckman PSC Edward W. Surrette CH (Major) Tyson Wood

4 ADORATION: Come and spend some quiet time with the Lord in the Chapel each weekend between 7:30 am Sunday until 6:20 am Monday. And join us Wednesday, February 2nd, in the church from 7:30 until 9:00 pm for adoration with Taize chant. SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Are you an adult Catholic who never got around to being Confirmed? Now is the time: the Holy Spirit is calling YOU! There are several opportunities to celebrate this Sacrament in the upcoming months. Please contact Marianne Faulstich at the Parish Office at or and we can talk about it. PLANNING YOUR CHILD S BAPTISM? The next Baptism Preparation Session will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 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: William Ashby Jackson, Child of John Jackson and Clare McCown Drew Casey Van Horn, Child of Christopher and Kelly (Casey) Van Horn PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DEARLY DEPARTED: Norman Bernier, father of Diane Bernier. Lilia Huneke, mother of Corinne Shiber, and grandmother of Howard, Jocelyn, and Mallory. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS VICTORIAN TEA: The 5th Annual Victorian Tea, sponsored by the St. Louis Catholic Daughters, will be held on March 27th in the Social Hall. Mark your calendars for this fun event and look for more information soon. FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP: Are you seeking a new or deeper relationship with Christ? Do you long for a sense of belonging or simply want to meet fellow parishioners? Come on an ACTS retreat and find what you seek, satisfy your longing and form relationships in the process. ACTS stands for Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. It is a 3-day retreat touching on all of the above. Wherever you are in your faith journey, the ACTS retreat will meet you there. For more information on the Men s Retreat, February 24-27, contact Skip Coale at skip.coale@gmail.com or Peter Congedo at peter.congedo@verizon.net. For more information on the Women s Retreat, March 24-27, contact Lisa Pellegrino at lisa@the-pellegrinos.net or Luisa Palting at lpalting@luisadesigns. com. WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN: March 4 6, 2011, Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile" (Mark 6:31). Jesus understood his disciples need to spend time with Him away from the crowds. Don t we need such time as much as they did? Come spend a weekend with the Men's Retreat Group at Loyola Retreat House, on the banks of the Potomac in beautiful Faulkner, MD. A retreat is a wonderful way to grow closer to the Lord, to refresh yourself in body and spirit, to regain perspective on what's important in your life. The theme of this year's retreat is By His Wounds We Are Healed: Jesus transforms our human condition and heals us from within. Call Mike Leumas ( ) for additional information or to sign up for the weekend. Information can also be found on Loyola s website at Please join us! DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP: "Love's second name is mercy," writes Pope John Paul II (Rich In Mercy, par. 7). Mercy is love present in the modern world, more powerful than evil, more powerful than sin or death. Come, explore with us this month's theme of love, as revealed in the diary of St. Faustina. The Divine Mercy Prayer Group will meet on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 in the church for recitation of the rosary and the chaplet. Discussion will follow in room 301. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS is having a "Valentines Gala", "That's Amore" Dinner Dance on February 19, 2011 in St. Louis Pastoral Center Social Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm and live music from 8:00 pm until midnight. Tickets are $30 per person. The Gala is open to the public, adults only. Dress is casual. Reservations for tables of 8 are available. You may purchase your tickets in the Narthex or send you payment to: Knights of Columbus, PO Box 85, Clarksville, MD, For more information contact Ronald Fiskum at rfiskum@verizon.net, , or Come and enjoy dinner, snacks, live music, drinks and prizes. This week St. Louis School celebrates Catholic Schools Week, the national celebration of Catholic education. This year s theme, A+ For America Catholic Schools focuses on our school s commitment to instill in our students the faith, knowledge, morals and discipline that will help them lead fulfilling lives. We have planned a week full of activities to celebrate our students, teachers, parents and our community and would love for you to join us! We kick-off the week with an Open House this Sunday, January 30th, from 10:30am 2:30pm. Our teachers, administrators and students will be available to answer your questions and will be happy to show you around! We hope you will join us! On your way out today, stop by the ministry table in the Narthex and pick up a prayer card from one of our students. Tuck one away in your purse or wallet and when you look at it, know that our students are praying for you!

5 Thank you for contributing to the second collection this weekend which benefits Catholic education at our own parish. It is through your generosity that we are able to continue our ministry of faith formation and academic excellence and we are very grateful for your kind support. Congratulations to our It s Academic team who competed in DeMatha High School s Academic Challenge last weekend. The team of Brian Florenzo. Conor Habiger, Nellie Hines, Zach Schauermann, and Ryan Tagarrse did a great job representing St. Louis and placed as First Runner-up! Congratulations team! We will fill up the week with a visit from Bishop Mitchell Rozanski and representatives from the US Department of Education as we will celebrate Mass on Tuesday morning and officially be presented with our Blue Ribbon award. Please feel free to join us at 9:30 in the Church! We will round out the week with our annual Parent- Appreciation Day, our 7th vs. 8th grade basketball games, a peprally and Spirit Day. IMPORTANT DATES February 5: February 12: February 12: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religion classes 9:00am/Family Life all grades Religion classes 9:00am/Family Life all grades Coffee & Conversation with Fr. Greg 9:00am FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION MEETINGS: Our parish rejoices each year as we welcome our children into more active involvement in our community through the Sacrament of Eucharist. Regular reception of Holy Communion fosters a relationship with Jesus that is central to a child s religious development. Parent meetings for those children who wish to prepare to receive First Holy Communion in May will be held this week and next. Families of second grade students enrolled in St. Louis School, Religious Education classes, Trinity School or Woodmont Academy shouldhave received a letter in the mail inviting the parents only to attend one of the meetings listed above. If you feel you should have received a letter and did not, or if you have any questions, please contact Vickie Yozwiak at (410) All meetings will be held in the Howard Bishop meeting rooms. COFFEE & CONVERSATION WITH FR. GREG: Mark your calendars now to share Saturday Morning Coffee and Conversation with Fr. Greg and fellow St. Louis parishioners on Saturday, February 12 th. All parents, grandparents, Godparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and parishioners are welcome to gather in the Howard Bishop Meeting Rooms at 9:00am for this informal opportunity to socialize and join in the conversations concerning VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2011 will be held the week of July 11th to July 15th. All are invited to attend our Kick-Off Meeting on Thursday, February 3rd, in the Howard Bishop Room from 7:00pm- 8:30pm. Dessert and drinks will be served as we talk over possibilities for this year s VBS. Please come to share your ideas and explore how you can help make VBS 2011 a fun and faith filled experience for the children of our parish. Linda Jennings and Annette Lober will co-chair the VBS Team. If you have any questions or would like to be involved and can t make the first meeting, feel free to contact Linda at (301) , (301) , or ldjennings6@verizon.net or contact Annette at (410) , (858) or annette.lober1@gmail.com. YOUTH MINISTRY Joe Seils, a sophomore at River Hill HS, has broken his arm 6 different times during soccer and football games! In an essay about Jesus that he wrote for WIRED Religious Ed, Joe chooses John 21 (Jesus appears to disciples after Rising) to describe his own relationship with Jesus during difficult times. I felt as if I was abandoned when my arm was broken so many times The verse about Jesus and his disciples helps to describe who Jesus is to me; someone who I am told is watching me and cares about me even though bad things happen. I know I need to trust Jesus and be willing to keep living my life to its fullest. Thanks for being honest and real, Joe. Jesus is like the best possible cell phone coverage around and never loses service! He is a 24/7 God! I LL BE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU! MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY: January 31: Parent Speaker Dr. David Gold on The Role of the Parent, 7:15-8:30pm February 2: HS CYM 5 week series Spring Training begins with Bill Fleming on In God s Image: Special People with Special Needs, Howard Bishop Rooms, 7:30-9pm February 4: HSCYM Open Gym, 7-10pm February 5-6: Souper Bowl of Caring after all Masses to benefit FISH, Franciscan Center and Grassroots SAVE YOUR SPARE CHANGE AND MAKE A SOUPER DIFFERENCE! The St Louis CYM community will be collecting your spare change in SOUP pots on SUPER BOWL weekend February 5 and 6th at all masses. Drop your change in and make a difference in the life of another less fortunate that you! Collections will be divided and donated to FISH of Howard County, Grassroots and the Franciscan Center. Remember to stop by any door on your way out of mass and fill the "cups or bowls" of your brothers and sisters right here in our community. If you would like to help in collections at any of the masses on this date, contact Diane Borucki at diborucki@comcast.net or CAN YOU BELIEVE IT S TIME FOR CONFIRMATION 2011? Current 10 th or 11 th graders who wish to be Confirmed should attend one of the information sessions on February 17 th or February 22 nd from 7-8:15pm in the Howard Bishop Rooms. Bring a copy of your baptismal certificate and your family calendar. All students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Questions? Please contact Maggie Fischer at mfischer@stlouisparish.org. DEEPER WATERS: Due to the CYM Souper Bowl event, Deeper Waters will not take place February 6th. Stay tuned for future dates.

6 SECOND COLLECTIONS January 29/30 Catholic Schools Week/St. Louis School STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE Blessed are they who are what they are and do what they do for the sake of the kingdom! The Gospel today assures good stewards that their suffering and their service on behalf of the Kingdom will be rewarded! 2010 TAX STATEMENTS: If you would like a statement of your contributions for 2010 to St. Louis Church, please call the Parish Office. If you contribute to the Preserving Our Treasured Legacy campaign you will automatically receive a statement for contributions to the campaign as well as other contributions. All other statements will be mailed by request. Thank you. 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. RESPECT LIFE: Have you ever said to yourself, I see this bulletin notice each month and really would like to go up there one time. Please come! Your presence may save the life of a child. We pray on the first Saturday of each month (Feb 5) from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, near the Hillcrest Abortion Clinic located on Rte 40 west and Johnnycake Rd. next to Shirley s Diner (old IHOP). Join us then for minutes or more, and be a PEACEFUL, PRAYERFUL WITNESS to the sanctity of life. Info: Grace Kissane at Spiritual Adoption Update: Month 4 - I had a dream! When I close my eyes, I see pictures inside my head. My eyes, even though they are closed, move around under the lids. Hey, check out these little eyelashes! I m starting to notice other things too. LOOK! I have fingernails! Someday Mom and I can go for a manicure together. (I want little lady bugs on mine, OK, Mommy?) We went to St Louis and I heard and felt Mr. Paul playing the organ. Ooohh In dreams I will speak to her. Numbers 12:6. Please pray for this child of God: Jesus, Mary and Joseph I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn child that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion. Bishop Fulton J. Sheen. FOOD DRIVE NEXT WEEKEND: Next week is our monthly food drive. Please help us help the hungry by bringing a St. Louis Bag of Food to church next weekend. This is what is in our bags: 1 box of cereal, 1 box of powdered milk, 1 box of spaghetti, 1 jar of spaghetti sauce, 1 jar of peanut butter, 1 can of green vegetables, 1 can of fruit, 2 boxes of macaroni and cheese, 2 cans of tuna fish, 2 cans of soup, 2 cans of baked beans. Bring a bag or part of a bag. It all helps and goes the next day to the poor. SAVE THE DATE: Maryland Catholic Conference Lobby Night, Monday, February 21, Lobby Night is an advocacy event that gives Catholic voters the opportunity to speak in person with their elected officials about issues including abortion clinic regulations, support for pregnant women, poverty, immigration, Catholic schools, the death penalty and marriage. More details to come. 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 TRAVELERS LOOKING FOR MASS TIMES: To find church locations and Mass schedules nationwide, call or go to