ST. LOUIS CHURCH SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 20, 2011 Daily Mass Readings Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 Sirach 1:1-10 1 Peter 5:1-4 Sirach 4:11-19 Sirach 5:1-8 Sirach 6:5-17 Sirach 17:1-15 Isaiah 49:14-15 Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13 Psalm 93:1-2, 5 Psalm 23:1-6 Psalm 119:154, 171-172, 174-175 Psalm 1:1-4, 6 Psalm 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34-35 Psalm 103:13-18 Psalm 62:2-3, 6-9 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 1 Corinthians 4: 1-5 Matthew 5: 38-48 Mark 9:14-29 Matthew 16:13-19 Mark 9:38-40 Mark 9:41-50 Mark 10:1-12 Mark 10:13-16 Matthew 6:24-34 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, February 27, 2011 How much time do you waste worrying about things over which you have no control? We all do it the weather, the stock market, what other people say, do, or think. Jesus is encouraging us to live as though we really believed that God our Father cares about us personally. Because he does! Seek first the kingdom of God. Look for signs of God s presence in your life, and in the lives of others, be a witness to his loving kindness and everything will fall into place. Remember: It s all about Jesus! MEETINGS THIS WEEK Sharing Christ Monday, February 21, 2011 Social Hall 7:30 PM ACTS Men's Small Group Monday, February 21, 2011 Room 305 7:00 PM Miraculous Medal Novena Monday, February 21, 2011 Chapel 7:30 PM Women's Bible Study Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Room 302 9:30 AM Catechism Study Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Room 301 7:00 PM Patriotic Rosary Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Church 7:30 PM Playgroup Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Room 301 9:30 AM ACTS Women's Retreat Team Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Room 305 7:00 PM CDA Book Club Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Room 304 7:00 PM Altar Server Training Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Church 7:00 PM RCIA Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Room 301 7:00 PM Charismatic Prayer Group Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Room 306 8:00 PM Children's Choir Rehearsal Thursday, February 24, 2011 Room 305 5:00 PM ACTS Men's Retreat Send Off Thursday, February 24, 2011 Chapel 6:30 PM Great Adventure Scripture Study Thursday, February 24, 2011 Social Hall 7:00 PM Haiti Committee Thursday, February 24, 2011 Room 303 8:00 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday, February 24, 2011 Church 8:00 PM CHURCH LINENS: Altar linens are to be picked up this week by Ms. Hoeck and next week by Ms. Justice.
Dear Parishioners: A parishioner recently sent me some Church Bulletin Bloopers typos that actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services. These may bring a little chuckle to your heart as they did for me: *Ladies, don t forget the rummage sale. It s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands. *Don t let worry kill you off let the church help. *For those of you who have children and don t know it, we have a nursery downstairs. *Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get. *Weight Watchers will meet at 7:00 pm please use large double door at the side entrance. *Potluck supper this Sunday at 5:00 pm prayer and medication to follow. *Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered. *The eight-graders will be presenting Shakespeare s Hamlet on Friday at 7:00pm. Everyone is invited to attend this tragedy. Have a happy day! Msgr. Luca THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Nothing ruins a good meal like television. Author Unknown GOOD DEEDS OF THE CHILDREN: Becca took out the dogs; Tori put the dishes away; James helped clean the house; Katie helped clean the house; Vito told the principal the truth after he was scared; Toyosi helped decide some charity deeds; Claire hurried up; Abby washed her face; Emma gave some of her Valentine gift money to the church; Samantha read to her sister; Alex played nice; Kacie helped her teacher clean the classroom; Bailey brought up the trash and helped with the baby shower; Devyn cleaned up a friend s pencil box when it fell; Mandi made food for the homeless. 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 $195,000.00. 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 Christlife 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.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20, 2011 Sunday 6:45am Manus Quigg and Sofia Carreras (SI) 8:00am Onesta Dallasen and Jane Gossage 9:30am 11:15am Howard & Bernadette Zellars Stephanie Held and Kim Brubaker 12:45pm Maria Bochniewicz and Steve Walsh Monday 7:00 am Grace D Adamo and Mary Gross Tuesday 7:00am Frank Schiefer and Charles Lowman 9:30am Wednesday 7:00am ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS The flowers for the Blessed Mother are given in loving memory of Stephanie Held. Our sincere gratitude is extended to the Held family for providing this weekend s flowers. Michael J. Albanese and Carole Ewachiw Nicolas D Adamo and Edward Stover Thursday 7:00am Sam Dallasen and Mary Murphy Friday 7:00am Grace D Adamo and Bob Goudreau Saturday 8:00am George Sweet and William Fisher SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Next Saturday, February 26th, by Monsignor Luca and Father Greg Rapisarda. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES: PFC Patrick Bacon 1st LT Chris Cartier LCP Larry Draughn Cpt. Brendan Gallagher Sgt. Dan Haack 1st LT Gina Horn Staff Sgt. Michael Lark SN Mark E. Mangus, Jr. CH (Captain) Arek Ochalek E4 Bryan Patrick Reier Lt. John Ryan PFC Patrick Steckman CH (Major) Tyson Wood Cpt. Derrick Breville Cpt. Steven Cooper LT Mallary Forrestel Cpt. Brian Green PFC Joseph Henry LCpl Dane Joyce T Sgt. Christopher Lozzi Ensign Kelly McLin Lt. Denise Reccardi 1st LT Vincent Paul Rubbo Lt. James Six PSC Edward W. Surrette PLANNING YOUR CHILD S BAPTISM? The next Baptism Preparation Session will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in Room 301 of the Pastoral Center from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Please call the Parish Office at 410-531-6040 to register. Welcome the newly Baptized: Maxwell James Nezu, Child of Frank and Jessica (Arvay) Nezu 4:00pm Hazel Jones and Marion Clark PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DEARLY DEPARTED: 5:30pm George Werner and Joseph Goudreau (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: Charles Allen Anna Haspert Jeanne Perrone Miriam Brescia Jack Kaulfuss Georgiana Podniesinski Melanie Ciesluk Dominic Koerber Rana Lilyann Rejaie Michael Collins Michael Krukones John Rettaliata Kim Cook S. A. McClain Kathryn Rosewag Florence Cramer Margaret Miller Evelyn Schroder Susan Davis George Ogle Brian Showalter Natalie DiGennaro B. Pegg Kelly Wagner Giovanni Flores H. Pegg Martha Wiedel Anne Groff L. Pegg Joseph Goudreau, father of Michael Goudreau, and grandfather of Amy, Laura, and Patricia. Agnes Hetherington, mother of Debbie Fontana, and grandmother of Andrew, Christina, Jacqueline, Alexandra, and Brittany. Amilcar Pasetti, uncle of Marcella Pasetti. RETREAT FOR EMHC S AND PASTORAL VISITORS: There will be a spiritual retreat, led by St. Louis own Fr. Greg, for all those who bring Communion to the sick, elderly, homebound, and to those in hospitals, nursing homes and group homes. Also welcome are those who want to join this volunteer ministry. The theme of the retreat is Christianity following the Person of Christ and will be held Saturday, February 26, from 8:30 am until 12 Noon at St. John the Evangelist Parish, at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Morning Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Please reserve your place by February 21, by contacting Patty Pelszynski at St. John s, 410-964-1425, x312, or ppelszynski@sjerc.org. Please let Marianne Faulstich know if you are planning on going as well. Contact Marianne at 410-531-6040 or mfaulstich@stlouisparish. org. If you have questions about the retreat, please contact Linda Raudenbush at 410-381-2747 or DRLMR2004@yahoo.com or Father Ferdinand at fezenwachi@sjerc.org or 410-964-1425, x313.
ALTAR SERVERS: An altar server meeting for current and new servers is scheduled for Wednesday, February 23, 2011 from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Church. We are grateful to have dedicated and well trained servers and your attendance is necessary to continue this tradition. Any questions, please call Fr. Greg at 410-531-6040. The next MONTHLY CHILDREN S MASS will be Saturday, March 5th, at 4:00pm. Liturgical Ministers (Hospitality, Lectors, Music) are needed. To volunteer, please contact Mary Theresa Suhar at deprem@comcast.net. The CHILDREN S CHOIR will practice in the music room on Tuesday, February 22nd, and March 1st, at 6:30-7:30pm and/or Thursday, February 24th, and March 3rd, at 5:00-6:00pm. For more information please contact Mary Theresa Suhar at deprem@comcast.net. 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 (410-290-8290) for additional information or to sign up for the weekend. Information can also be found on Loyola s website at www.loyolaretreat.org. Please join us! THIRD ANNUAL PATRIOTIC ROSARY: In recognizing the importance of God and the Holy Spirit in our daily lives, as found in the foundation of our beloved country, the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Daughters are inviting everyone to join them, Tuesday, February 22 nd at 7:30 pm, in the Church, (new location) for an inspirational recitation of the rosary accompanied with beloved patriotic songs. Light refreshments will be served in the Pastoral Center Social Hall following the Rosary. For more information, contact Leo Mortimer at 410-730-4844. CDA ONE DAY RETREAT: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be having a one day retreat at the Franciscan Friary on Saturday, March 12th, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. This is the first Saturday in Lent. What a great way to start Lent by spending the day with our Lord. The retreat will be led by Fr. Steve Frenier, OFM and the cost is $50. Please contact Harriett Teixeira at 301-924-2649 if you are interested in joining us. VICTORIAN TEA: The 5th Annual Victorian Tea, sponsored by the St. Louis Catholic Daughters, will be held on March 27th in the Social Hall. Join us for a lovely afternoon of food, fellowship and fun! Tickets will be on sale in a few weeks. 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 Women s Retreat, March 24-27, contact Lisa Pellegrino at lisa@the-pellegrinos.net or Luisa Palting at lpalting@luisadesigns. com. It s the middle of February already can it be that spring is right around the corner? Shh maybe if we don t say it too loud we will escape a late spring visit from Old Man Winter! This week we celebrated all those that we love on Valentine s Day with parties and treats, invited our Kindergarten Dads for a visit, and crossed our fingers as our 8th graders anxiously awaited their acceptance letters from local high schools. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will be collecting nonperishable food and taking it to over 20 food pantries in the Baltimore area on March 5th, 2011. Be on the lookout for a Mars blue plastic bag, which will be dropped off by your local scout at your home a few days prior to collection day. If you are able, please fill it with unexpired, non-perishable food and leave it at your door or the mailbox (weather permitting) and your local scout will come by and get it on March 5th. Thank you for your generous donation. For more information, please email scoutingforfoodnpd@verizon.net. Mark your calendars for a great family fun night! On Sunday, February 27th, we will host B-I-N-G-O in the school gym from 5-7. Our last Bingo was a sell out crowd, so plan on coming out early to get your seat! You won t want to miss it! Calling all of our Top Chefs out there! We are raising money to benefit our Basketball program through Pampered Chef. If you are looking to refresh your cooking tools or in search of that perfect kitchen utensil, you can order online at www.pamperedchef.biz/ tammyloiselle. Just click order online and enter St. Louis School as the organization when prompted. All orders should be placed online by Wednesday, February 23rd. Thank you so much for all of your support! Have a great week!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IMPORTANT DATES FROM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: February 23: February 26: February 27: March 5: March 12: March 16: March 19: March 23 March 26: First Communion Enhancement Class 5:00 pm or 7:00 pm Saturday Religion Classes 9:00 am 5 th grade Soup Kitchen Quilt Squares are due in!! Saturday Religion Classes 9:00 am No Saturday Religion Classes First Communion Blessing Cups (sign-up required) Saturday Religion Classes 9:00 am Coffee & Conversation with Fr. Greg 9:00 am First Communion Enhancement Class 5:00 pm or 7:00 pm Saturday Religion Classes 9:00am 3 rd grade Penance FIRST HOLY COMMUNION QUILT: Remember in order for us to have time to piece together & sew our quilt, your family s square should be turned in to the Religious Education Office by February 27 th. Each square should be an exact 6 square. Remember to choose a fabric that is a cotton or cotton blend (no felt, velvet, satin, polyester, etc.) Also, please remember to leave, at very least, a ¼ seam allowance. If you have any questions, or need any assistance with your square, call the Office of Religious Education at (410) 531-6688. OUR 1 st FIRST EUCHARIST ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY: will be held on Wednesday, February 23rd at 5:00pm OR 7:00pm in the Howard Bishop Meeting Rooms. Our topic will be We are invited to the Table of the Lord. We ask that at least one parent attend with their child. If you have any questions, please call the Religious Education Office at (410) 531-6688. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2011 will be held July 11 th through July 15 th. Registration forms for both campers and youth volunteers will be available on our web site www.stlouisparish.org/reled the first week of March. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Linda Jennings at (301)854-9724, (301)821-7232 or ldjennings6@verizon.net or contact Annette Lober at (410)531-7479 or (858)335-4642 or anette.lober1@gmail.com. YOUTH MINISTRY While hiking in the Upper Marlboro area last week, I noticed a bunch (flock?) of ducks and geese hanging out together. It reminded me of some facts I learned earlier that help to describe teamwork and the Body of Christ. The following is taken from Inspiring Stories and Quotes: The next season, when you see the geese migrating, going to a warmer place, to sort the winter...pay attention that they fly in a V formation. Maybe you will be interested in knowing why they do it this way... By flying in a V formation...the whole flock increases the flight efficiency by 71%, compared to just one bird flying alone. Sharing the same direction and working as a team, get us to the destination quicker and easier. By helping ourselves, the accomplishments are greater! When a goose leaves the formation He feels the resistance of the air and the difficulties of flying alone... Then, he quickly comes back to the formation to take advantage of the flock s power in front of him By staying in tune and united beside those who are going in the same direction, the effort will be less. It will be easier and pleasing to reach the goals, everyone will be inclined to accept and give help. The geese flying in V formation, quack to encourage the ones in the front. In that way, they keep the same speed. When there is courage and encouragement, the progress is greater A timely word of encouragement, always motivates, helps and strengthens It produces the best of benefits. When a goose gets sick, is injured or gets tired and must leave the formation...other geese leave the formation too, and they fly with him to help him out and protect him. They remain with him until he dies or he is able to fly again. They reach their bevy or they just make another V formation. Let s stay beside each other no matter what the differences. Specially in times of difficulty and great challenges If we bond together and support each other If we make true the spirit of teamwork. Regardless of our differences, we can rise to meet our challenge. MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY: February 20: HS CYM Fellowship of Freshmen Ice Skating Party Deeper Waters, 7pm February22: Confirmation Information Meetings, 7pm February 23: HS CYM Speaker Series w/michelle Young, Religion & Reality Shows, 7:30pm February 27: Youth Mass, 9:30am March 2: HS CYM Speaker Series with Kristen & Pete Daub, Dating & Relating, Howard Bishop Rooms, 7:30pm March 4: HS CYM Open Gym, 7-10pm March 6: Deeper Waters, 7pm March 11-13: Italian Dinner Weekend. Dinner is 3/13 from 1:30-6:30pm. Call CYM at 410-531-6668 to help! ADULT ENRICHMENT You are invited to Discovering Christ! This seven-week experience begins Monday evening, March 7, and runs weekly till April 18, with a lifechanging day retreat on Saturday, April 9. Discovering Christ is a sevenweek series exploring the meaning of life and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each session begins with a delicious dinner at 6:45pm in the Parish Social Hall, followed by a video-based teaching, and small group discussion. The sessions end at 9:15pm. This series is a wonderful opportunity to reach out and invite others in or out of the Church to discover Christ in a life-changing way. Space is limited, so please register early! Registration is available in the narthex or online at stlouisparish.org/discover. There is no cost to participate in this program. Students in the 11 th grade and older who have been confirmed may also attend.
SECOND COLLECTIONS February 26/27 Building/Maintenance Fund March 9 Eastern Europe (Ash Wednesday) March 26/27 Building/Maintenance Fund STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE In today s first reading, the Israelites are urged to love their neighbors as themselves. In the Gospel, Jesus spells out how we are to do that to give generously to those who ask of us and not to turn our backs on those who seek to borrow. PLANNED GIVING As parishioners of Saint Louis Church, 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, Development Director at MHelfrich@stlouisparish.org or 410-531-6040. 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. GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY: Are you good at getting people connected with each other? The Good Samaritan ministry has been at St. Louis for many years to connect parishioners with those in the parish who need short-term help. Most of the time, it involves offering to bring someone to church once or twice a month, other times to take someone to a medical appointment, or pick up groceries. We are looking for more people to share rides to Mass, since this is one of the most frequent requests. There is also an opportunity for someone to learn to be the coordinator for this loving ministry. It involves getting a request and sending e-mails or making calls to the roster of volunteers to fill the need. Please contact Marianne Faulstich at the Parish Office at 410-531-6040 or mfaulstich@stlouisparish.org if you sense the Holy Spirit nudging you into this service to others. 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 Historic Tour of the Manor House and Shrine: February 27, 2011 at 1:00pm. 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. TREASURES OF HEAVEN EXHIBIT AT WALTERS ART MU- SEUM: The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore will host Treasures of Heaven: Saints, Relics and Devotion in Medieval Europe, February 13-May 15, 2011. An exhibition of 133 works that explore the emergence and transformation of several key types of reliquaries, moving from an age in which saintly remains were enshrined within closed containers to an era in which relics were increasingly presented directly to worshipers, from Late Antiquity until the Reformation and beyond. Fore more information, please visit: www.thewalters.org. SPEND A DAY WITH DR. SCOTT HAHN as he presents First Comes Love: Finding Your Family in the Church and the Trinity, Saturday, March 26 th at Saint Joseph Catholic Community, 915 Liberty Road, Eldersburg, from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm. Tickets are $25 and include 3 sessions, snacks, and lunch. More information and tickets are available at www.saintjosephcatholic community.org or by calling 443-920-9107. TRAVELERS LOOKING FOR MASS TIMES: To find church locations and Mass schedules nationwide, call 1-410-676-6000 or go to www.masstimes.org.