ST. LOUIS CHURCH 11th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME June 13, 2010 Daily Mass Readings Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday 2 Samuel 12:7-10 1 Kings 21:1-16 1 Kings 21:17-29 2 Kings 2:1, 6-14 Sirach 48:1-14 2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 2 Corinthians 24:17-25 Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1 Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11 Psalm 5:2-7 Psalm 51:3-6, 11, 16 Psalm 31:20-21, 24 Psalm 97:1-7 Psalm 132:11-14, 17-18 Psalm 89:4-5, 29-34 Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9 Galatians 2:16, 19-21 Galatians 3:26-29 Luke 7:36-8:3 Matthew 5:38-42 Matthew 5:43-48 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Matthew 6:7-15 Matthew 6:19-23 Matthew 6:24-34 Luke 9:18-24 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 www.paulistpress.com 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, June 20, 2010 Jesus asks his disciples us who do you say I am? Every day we must answer him and then choose to take up our cross. Every day. What is your cross this day? Don t be afraid. MEETINGS THIS WEEK K of C Mass Monday, June 14, 2010 Chapel 6:30 PM CDA Fundraising Committee Monday, June 14, 2010 Room 304 7:00 PM ACTS Men's Small Group Monday, June 14, 2010 Room 305 7:00 PM Discovering Christ Small Group Follow-up Monday, June 14, 2010 Room 303 7:00 PM Pastoral Council Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Social Hall 7:30 PM Picnic Raffle Committee Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Room 306 6:30 PM ACTS Men's Retreat Team Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Room 305 7:00 PM Respect Life Committee Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Room 304 7:30 PM CDA Installation Mass Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Chapel 7:00 PM Following Christ Thursday, June 17, 2010 Howard Bishop Rooms 6:30 PM Workcamp Meeting Friday, June 18, 2010 Howard Bishop Rooms 7:00 PM Fr. Dominique's Farewell Reception Saturday, June 19, 2010 Social Hall 6:30 PM
Dear Parishioners: This week I am pleased to welcome a new musician to St. Louis. Mark Biales begins as our new Associate Organist. Mark has just graduated from the University of Maryland and has been the organist at area churches such as Our Lady of Mercy in Potomac, Maryland. In addition to his great ability as an organist, we look forward to Mark's excitement and enthusiasm for music at St. Louis. Mark will fill the position vacated by HyeJi Hwang as she moves on to further graduate study in Cleveland. Please join me in welcoming Mark to our parish. Msgr. Luca THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body. -- Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 English Essayist GOOD DEEDS OF THE CHILDREN: Andrea helped her mom clean the house; Kylie helped clean the house; Lauren played class with her grandma; Mandi helped her daddy put together the new grill; Michael played nicely with his family; Sophie said sorry when she made a mistake; Laura helped her mama; Carolina prayed the Our Father; Lourdes helped her mom and dad with chores; Tara helped kindergarten kids at field day; Glenn walked his dog and got him treats; James helped his mom clean the dishes; Gillian helped her mommy find a parking place at the store; Alexandra helped with end of the year cleaning at school; Alyssa played with her brother; Donovan gave his sister Gillian a gift on his birthday; Madison made the bed. CHURCH LINENS: Altar linens are to be picked up this week by Ms. Coffey and next week by Ms. Fleshman. PARISH OFFICE HOURS : For your convenience the Parish Office is open Monday thru Friday from 9am-8:30pm, Saturday from 9am-6pm and Sunday 9am-3pm. The office is closed weekdays from 12:30pm-1:30pm for lunch. The entrance to the Parish Office is located along the right side of the front entrance to the new church. FATHER DOMINIQUE S FAREWELL MASS: This year Father Dominique concludes his third year with us and we ve been informed that he will receive another parish assignment effective around July 1 st when other clergy assignments become effective. In appreciation for his faithful and loving service to our parish over these years, a farewell Mass and reception is scheduled for Saturday, June 19 th at 5:30pm. All parishioners are invited to attend and join in expressing our gratitude to Father Dominique. Following Mass a reception in his honor will be held in the Social Hall. A huge Saint Louis THANK YOU to Father Dominique! ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers for the Altar are given this weekend in loving memory of Matthew Jang. Our sincere gratitude is extended to the Jang Family for providing this weekend's flowers. The flowers in the Pieta are given this weekend in loving memory of Doff Fleshman on the occasion of his and Sally s wedding anniversary. Our sincere gratitude is extended to Sally Fleshman for providing this weekend s flowers. The flowers for the Blessed Mother are given this weekend in honor of Bob and Alice Chandis. Our sincere gratitude is extended to an anonymous donor for providing this weekend s flowers.
SUMMER LITURGY SCHEDULE: Please note that the 8:30am daily Communion Service and the Monday Evening Novena Service is suspended during the summer months and will begin again in October. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Next Saturday, June 19, by Msgr. Luca and Father Peridans. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES: PFC Patrick Bacon Cpt. Derrick Breville Cpt. Steven Cooper Major Will Fenwick Cpt. Brendan Gallagher Cpl. Dan Haack LC Christopher Holly LCpl Dane Joyce SN Mark E. Mangus, Jr. Ensign Kelly McLin CPL James Parquette 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, June 9, 2010 in Room 301 of the Pastoral Center from 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM. Please call the Parish Office at 410-531-6040 to register. Welcome to the newly baptized: Sgt. Christen Beniak 1st LT Chris Cartier LCP Larry Draughn 2nd LT Mallary Forrestel Cpt. Brian Green PFC Joseph Henry 2nd LT Gina Horn T Sgt. Christopher Lozzi Cpt. Joseph McDonald CH (Captain) Arek Ochalek Lt. Denise Reccardi Lt. John Ryan PFC Patrick Steckman CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY MARRIED COUPLES: Carlos Reyes and Alejandra Venegas, May 29, 2010 Luca Francesco D Urbano Son of Frank and Sonia (Raices) D Urbano Giavanna Bella Marchany Daughter of Janero Marchany and Kaitlyn Becraft PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DEPARTED: Luther Luke Peninger, husband of Anna Peninger. John Mongelli, step father of Courtnay Kopec, grandfather of Benjamin, Nicholas and Abigail. Carmen Macaluso, brother of Sally Fleshman. Father Gerard Huesman, uncle of Fran Murray. MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF JUNE 13, 2010 Sunday 6:45am Margaret T. Murray and Nicholas Evers 8:00am 9:30am 11:15am Doff Fleshman and Louis J. Hierholzer William Thurau and Mary Kay Reedy Kate Fronde and Thomas Abitabilo, Sr. 12:45pm Maria Bochniewicz and Mary Elizabeth Heinmuller Monday 9:00am Jivaka DeSilva and Lou Ella Ellis Tuesday 7:00am Richard Guertin and Regnina Mahon Wednesday 7:00am Robert Zaremski and William Morey Thursday 7:00am Ethel and Felix Adams Friday 7:00am Elizabeth Albano Carpus and Anthony F. Rettaliata Saturday 8:00am Ted Whyte and Richard Faulstich (SI) 4:00pm 5:30pm Bill Glover and Bill Glover, Jr. John Aylor and Delores DeGeorge (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 410-531-6040. 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: Phillip Albert, Jr. Ann Kaulfuss Emanuel Picek Joe Bain Sean Kennedy Rana Lilyann Rejaie Evelyn Barrido Eileen Koubek Kathryn Rosewag Frank Clavelli Dale Lazzari Jeannie Rutkowski Francis Dubay S.A. McClain Stephen Schecter Betty Farrell Don Miles Steve Scott Elizabeth Ferrick Sandy Miller Claudia Smallwood Richard Fox Mark Nejako Mary Steckman Thomas French David Olenski Gavin Teets Agnes Hetherington Kelli Penn Lucille Wiedel Linda Jefferson 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! Please contact Marianne Faulstich at the Parish Office at 410-531-6040 or email mfaulstich@stlouisparish.org and we can talk about it.
132 ND ANNUAL CLARKSVILLE PICNIC FEATURING LIVE EN- TERTAINMENT BY: Dean Turner, Dean of Magic, from 12:45pm to 1:30pm; Pony Rides from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm; Anglestone (rock band) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm; Bluegrass music from 4:30pm to 6:30pm; Cloggers from 6:30pm to 7:00pm; and Country music from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. If it s picnic time that can only mean one thing HAM & FRIED CHICKEN DINNERS!!!! Tickets are $12/adult; $6/child (5-10); free for children under 5. Dine in under the big tent from noon until 6:30pm. Carry out is also available. TO OUR FAITHFUL VOLUNTEERS: Have you let your stand chairperson know that you will be back this year? If not, please contact them so they know when to expect you! That way, they can have an accurate idea of how many volunteers they have and can schedule accordingly. FAMILY ICE CREAM SOCIAL TUESDAY Families of the Parish are invited to the Knights of Columbus Ice Cream Social on Tuesday evening June 15, 6:30 to 8 PM at the Franciscan Friary (12290 Folly Quarter Rd). Ice Cream in cones or cups and games for the children are provided. Please bring a few chairs to supplement the limited seating at this outdoor event (Inside the Manor House in case of Rain). Contact Sal Dunn (410-997-5975) or Randy Ostlie (410-997-8369) if additional information is needed. SINGING IN THE SUMMER is a choral program for all students who completed grades 8-12 during the 2009-2010 academic year. The program costs $100 and runs from Sunday, August 8 th through Thursday, August 12 th and will be held here at St. Louis Church. The program culminates with a concert held Thursday, August 12 th at 7:30 pm. Please see the flyer in the tower in the Narthex or see St. Louis website for more details. $20,000 RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE AFTER MASS: Parishioners are now able to pick up additional raffle tickets to purchase or take out on consignment to sell to friends and neighbors. Sell 10 tickets and you will be entered into a special drawing. For more information call Susan Miller at 410-531-5021 or Daria McGehee at 410-442-1853. Only TWO weeks left to complete your handmade items for the Made in Clarksville stand. Whether you sew, do needlework, make jewelry, woodwork, paint, do ceramics or any other craft, please consider donating a piece of your handiwork for sale at the Clarksville Picnic; 100% of the proceeds go to St. Louis Church. We would appreciate receiving your items by Wednesday, June 23. We also welcome volunteers to help set up and/or run the stand. Please help us have another successful year. For more information, suggestions or to donate your items and/or volunteer, please contact Hilda Mathieu at 301-854-3028 (leave a message) or email hildon.mathieu@starpower.net. Do your Spring cleaning now and help make the WHITE ELE- PHANT AND BOOK STANDS even more successful than last year! Donations, along with plastic and paper shopping bags, will be accepted beginning June 12 th through June 25 th. Sales hours are June 17 th through the 19 th from 1 to 4 pm; June 21 st through June 25 th from 1 to 5 pm; and beginning at 9am on picnic day. See the flyer in the tower in the Narthex for more details. For more information about the White Elephant contact Dave Burton at appletitle@yahoo.com. Interested in the Book Stand? Contact Anita Gerhardt at 410-531-6789 or Beverly Gerhardt at 301-854- 3189. DO YOU LIKE TO BAKE? Do you have some special or family favorite recipes that you d like to share? Start thinking about those tasty, home baked goods that are in such great demand on Picnic Day. If you can, include the recipe with your baked good(s). Please don t forget about our allergic and diabetic friends. If you are donating baked goods, deliver them either Friday night to the school kitchen or directly to the bake stand on Saturday. If you are available to make phone calls to parishioners to bake, e-mail Lisa White at Lmwhite12@verizon.net. Our last week of school How did it happen that the school year passed by so quickly? Congratulations to all of our students for working so hard this year you have done a great job and we are proud of you. We hope that you enjoy a fun and relaxing summer with your families and friends. Thank you to all of our parents for the countless hours of volunteer time, the endless support given to our teachers and administration, and the many kindnesses you have shown over the school year. We will miss you over these next few months and hope that you are able to enjoy the summer as much as your children! Did you go to St. Louis School, or know someone who did? The School Development office is planning an alumni reception for the afternoon of the Clarksville Picnic and we want you to come! Enjoy your day at the Clarksville Picnic, have some of that great fried chicken, and then come by the Pastoral Center Social Hall and see some old friends! We will be convening from 3-5 for some light refreshments, some reminiscing and a trip down memory lane. If you have any memorabilia (old uniforms, brochures, report cards!) you would like displayed, or photos you would like to share, please contact Colleen Craig at ccraig@stlouisparish.org or (410)531-6664. Spread the word! Welcome home to all of our alumni who have returned from colleges far and near. May you have a blessed and safe summer and are reminded that there is no place like home. Congratulations to our New Graduates! As you move on to high school and beyond always remember the friends you have made here at St. Louis School. We will keep you in our prayers!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION FOR 2010-2011 BEGAN SATURDAY, MAY 1 ST!!! It s time to register your children for religious education and Wee Praise for 2010-2011!!! We encourage you to go to the following websites as soon as possible for calendars, information and to register for next year: www.stlouisparish.org/reled (religious education) OR www.stlouisparish.org/weepraise (Wee Praise). We are offering our early bird discount registration rates for all registrations and payments received in our office by June 30, 2010. Many of our programs fill up quickly, so, to enroll in the class of your choice and be guaranteed space, we suggest that you send in your registration soon. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Religious Education Office at 410-531-6688 or e-mail us at mjohnson@stlouisparish.org/reled. We thank you in advance for registering early!!! Some Vacation Bible School News! If you are unable to volunteer, you can still help by donating decorating/craft supplies. The following items would be GREATLY AP- PRECIATED: stuffed animals for decorations. Any zoo or rainforest animals will do, but especially frogs, spotted cats, butterflies, colorful birds, or monkeys. CRAFT SUPPLY DONATIONS NEEDED: colored duct tape; empty pull top cans, 10-20 oz size; blue tissue paper; plastic/silk ivy or other greenery; toilet paper tubes; medium to large wooden beads; cotton balls; dry rice, lentils or beans; paper towel tubes; small to medium colored feathers; cereal boxes; small jigsaw puzzle pieces; jungle explorer hats; potting soil; large to med. cardboard boxes. Please drop off donated items at the Religious Education office. SAVE THE DATE: For all those who love to help with VBS decorating, here are the dates we will be painting: Every Monday evening from June 7 to July 5 from 7-9pm; Thursday, June 24 from 2-4pm; Friday, June 25 from 9-11am; Wednesday, June 30 from 9-11am; Thursday, July 1 from 1-3pm; Wednesday, June 7 from 9-11am; Thursday, July 8 from 1-3pm. On Saturday July 10 and Sunday, July 11 from noon-6pm we decorate the gym and hang up everything! YOUTH MINISTRY We are gearing up for Flag Day on Monday (and I am sure that the more patriotic of us have displayed it the whole weekend!). Flags are a symbol of pride, freedom, sacrifice and dedication to country. It is a strong sign of our unity here and abroad. The colors of red, white and blue represent our past, present and future as a nation. When many people look at the American flag, we see all that we have been, are today and hope to be. We are not a perfect country and we don t always live the call to be welcoming, loving and respect for all of life and we struggle with injustices, violence, war, oppression and sin. And yet, founded under God, we can live in hope for a better world where dignity is shown to each person who lives here and respect is given to every living being. One of the sure ways to enable this dignity and respect is for us Catholics to be the Body of Christ alive and well in the world. Although broken and far from perfect, the people of God can be a witness of love, faith and hope to a world (a neighborhood, a town, a state) that desperately needs it. But, unlike a flag which is a symbol that generates feelings of patriotism, belonging and more, the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist is more than a symbol. If we really believe that the Eucharist is Jesus body and blood, we must change the way we relate to others since we physically and actively have Jesus in us! As you continue to the end of this school year, I will pray that Jesus fill your heart and mind to be His witnesses of love and hope. MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY: June 18: Work camp Training, 7pm June 20: Happy Father s Day! BRUNCH at Grassroots Shelter June 23: MS & HS Mystery Trip, 6-10pm June 26: CYM Dunking Booth at Clarksville Picnic. Please call 410-531-6668 to help July 7: Worthy of the Call (STAND) Training for ages 14-17, 7-8:15pm Youth Room July 9: HS CYM Work camp Retreat Prayer & Info Night, 7pm July 11-16: HS CYM Work camp Retreat. Please pray for us. July 18: Lunches to Homeless July 21: Piney Run Fun (Cookout, Hiking, Canoeing!!!) July 25-31: Archdiocesan High School Leadership Institute SPECIAL NOTE: 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 410-531-6668 to learn more! ADULT ENRICHMENT 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. Your are not alone. Wednesdays 7 9pm: June 23 (Rooms 301-302), July 21 and August 18 in the Social Hall. Questions? Want to talk about it? Contact Marianne Faulstich, Pastoral Associate (410-531-6040, mfaulstich@stlouisparish.org).
SECOND/SPECIAL COLLECTIONS June 26/27 Building Fund 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. STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE Like Nathan in today s first reading, we sin when we begin to feel entitled and act as if what we have is ours by right, when we forget that everything we have is an unmerited gift from God. But God is gracious and forgiving even when we use His gifts wrongly or squander them thoughtlessly if, like Nathan, we confess our guilt and ask His forgiveness. 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 410-531-6040 or MHelfrich@stlouisparish.org. HAITI UPDATE: The St. Louis Haiti Committee is delighted to report that our friends at St. John s in Gonaives now have a reliable source of electricity and clean water. These are such basic things that we take for granted but are in short supply in Haiti. The generosity of St Louis parishioners, CRS, grants from foundations, and the hands-on expertise of Larry Newman, a parishioner at Resurrection Parish in Burtonsville who has been a partner in our work at St. Johns, have made this possible. There are now solar panels, computers, a satellite connection, a water treatment system that supplies 1,000 gallons of precious water a week to meet the needs of the children, staff and Sisters. The children are thrilled with the computers and also with the new play area built for the littlest of them. The Sisters are most grateful for the continuing love and support we share. 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 410-531-6040. Thanks sincerely to all who have been supportive. 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 HISTORICAL TOURS OF THE MANOR HOUSE AND SHRINE: June 27, 2010 from 1:30-2:30 pm. Join us on the last Sunday of the month for a walking tour of the Manor House and the Shrine of St. Anthony. The tour will last approximately 1 hour. Families are welcome. Please meet at the Manor House. There is no charge for this event. COME AND SEE WEEKEND: Have you considered religious life? The Sisters of Bon Secours invite you to attend a Come and See Vocation Weekend at the Provincial House in Marriottsville, Maryland. Learn about the lives of the Sisters. Experience one-onone discussions. Relax and reflect. Meet and share with other women who are also exploring religious life. Visit their web site, www.bonsecoursvocations.org for more information or to register for a weekend. TRAVELERS LOOKING FOR MASS TIMES: To find church locations and Mass schedules nationwide, call 1-410-676-6000 or go to www.masstimes.org.