ST. LOUIS CHURCH 23 rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 6, 2009 Daily Mass Readings Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday Is 35:4-7 Col 1:24--2:3 Mic 5:1-4 Col 3:1-11 Col 3:12-17 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14 Ps 146:7-10 Ps 62:6-7, 9 Ps 13:6 Ps 145:2-3, 10-13 Ps 150:1-6 Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 11 1 Tm 1:15-17 Is 50:4-9 Ps 113:1-7 Ps 116:1-6, 8-9 Jas 2:1-5 Jas 2:14-18 Mk 7:31-37 Lk 6:6-11 Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 Lk 6:20-26 Lk 6:27-38 Lk 6:39-42 Lk 6:43-49 Mk 8:27-35 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. Excerpts from SNOW FALLING ON SNOW Copyright 2001 by Robert J. Wicks Used with permission of Paulist Press www.paulistpress.com Call to Prayer Let us take a moment in the midst of all our activity to prepare ourselves for prayer. 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 Spontaneous prayers or a faith-based song Reflection Question for September 13, 2009 Poor Peter! He thought he had Jesus figured out, but his idea of God s Anointed One the Christ did not include suffering, rejection and death. Think about this exchange between Jesus and his friends the next time you are shocked and disheartened when bad things that happen to good people. Mass Intentions for Week of September 6, 2009 In Your Prayers, Please Remember Those Who Are Sick Especially the People Listed Below Sunday 6:45am Robert Arbin and Jane Kolb If you would like to have a name put on our Sick List, please call the 8:00am Ann Rosewag and Teresa Kurzynski 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 9:30am William Thurau and Thomas Cole after the three month period, please call the Parish Office at that time. Thank you. 11:15a Ed Briskie and Vincent Girardi, Sr. Lisa Baker Sheila Max Martine Mary Schwarts 12:45p Maria Bochniewicz and Bob Welsh, SI Peggie Ball Marie Meehan JoAnn Simmons Monday 9:00am Jane Kolb and John Kazelj, SI Rose Marie Barger Carol Miles Claudia Smallwood Tuesday 7:00am Frances McGehrin and Harold Bodden Margaret Biro Nancy Mortimer Charlie Smith Wednesday 7:00am Jim & Betty Hileman Michael Blom Brendan J. Pegg Nicholas Straight Thursday 7:00am Helen Boric/Sr. Constance Kraul, SI Friday 7:00am Helen Boric Saturday 8:00am Helen Boric 4:00pm 5:30pm Bonnie Battersby, SI/Robert Gross John C. Reinhard, Sr. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILLIATION Next weekend, September 5, by Monsignor Luca and Father Peridans. Mary Coffey Leah Grace Pegg Noah Thyberg Tom Driscoll Herm Pierlioni Matthew Wade Bill Feild Bill Pratt Marie Wiedefeld Linda Gorton Bill Quail Buz Wiedel Jim Haig Rana Lilyann Rejaie Walter York Patty Kilroy Hodgins Kathryn Rosewag Kyla Zeilinger CHURCH LINENS Today by Ms. Coffey & on September 13 by Ms. Fleshman.
Dear Parishioners: I am so thrilled to share the news with you that Father Leo Patalinghug will be featured on the Food Channel this Wednesday, September 9 th at 9:00pm. This summer world famous chef Bobby Flay challenged Father Leo to a steak fajita throw down. I was honored to be present for the filming and witnessed who won but am sworn to secrecy until the showing. So check out the TV show on Wednesday evening it is great family fun. To mark this special occasion there will be a free outdoor party and showing of the throw down on a large screen in Little Italy in Baltimore from 8-10pm on Wednesday. Bring a lawn chair and come join the fun. Father Leo will be on hand to meet and greet everyone. Msgr. Luca THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK You only become a parent when you have two children, because if you have only one child, you know who broke the lamp! --Bill Cosby The flowers for the Altar are given on the occasion of Felisca & David Cummings Third Wedding Anniversary. Our sincere gratitude is extended to Carol & David Cummings for providing this weekend s flowers. PARISH MEETINGS THIS WEEK Divine Mercy - Evening Tuesday, September 08, 2009 Room 301 7:00:00 PM Liturgy Committee Tuesday, September 08, 2009 Room 304 7:00:00 PM Playgroup Wednesday, September 09, 2009 Room 301-302 9:30:00 AM CDA Board Wednesday, September 09, 2009 Room 303 5:30:00 PM CDA/KofC Bingo Committee Wednesday, September 09, 2009 Social Hall 7:00:00 PM Baptism Prep Class Wednesday, September 09, 2009 Room 301/302 7:00:00 PM ACTS Women's Bible Study Wednesday, September 09, 2009 Room 304 7:30:00 PM YA Bible Study Wednesday, September 09, 2009 Room 305 7:30:00 PM Charismatic Prayer Group Wednesday, September 09, 2009 Room 306 8:00:00 PM Garden Club Thursday, September 10, 2009 Social Hall 9:00:00 AM Gospel of John Bible Study Thursday, September 10, 2009 Social Hall 6:00:00 PM "Saint Louis Unplugged" Committee Meeting Thursday, September 10, 2009 Parlor 6:30:00 PM ACTS Men's Retreat Team Thursday, September 10, 2009 Room 301/302 6:30:00 PM SLYA Holy Hour Friday, September 11, 2009 Chapel 7:00:00 PM CDA Communion Breakfast Saturday, September 12, 2009 Social Hall 8:30:00 AM ACTS Men's & Women's Gathering Saturday, September 12, 2009 Howard Bishop Rooms 8:00:00 AM
August 30, 2009 612 Envelopes: $ 23,551.19 Loose: 6,019.46 Total Collection: $29,5780.65 Electronic Funds Transfer Recap for August 2009 321gifts totaling $ 28,258.00 SECOND COLLECTIONS September 6 Pope Benedict XVI September 26 Building Fund STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE In today s Second Reading, we are reminded to show no partiality to those who may be different than us. Though sometimes it is hard not to judge people, it is important that we remember that, as stewards of the gifts we have received from God, we need to treat each other as we would want to be treated and have respect for all. 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. PERSERVING OUR TREASURED LEGACY Parish Mortgage: As of April 1, 2007..$ 3 million As of April 1, 2008..$ 1,478,322 As of September 1, 2009......$ 817,987 Monthly mortgage payment....$ 29,320 for 30 months 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 extending 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 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. SOME OF THE GOOD DEEDS OUR CHILDREN OFFERED TO GOD THIS WEEK: Travis was a good worker; Andrea played with a little girl that was traveling alone in the plane and two boys were being mean to her; Donovan washed his hands without spreading germs; Colleen set the table; Gillian did a better job of listening to her Mom and Dad; Tara learned to care for her new hamster properly; Marisa helped her Mom with the grocery shopping and organizing; Andrew read his Bible before going to bed; Samantha put dishes away; Glenn was just his sweet old self.. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS: Please continue to remember the following soldiers in your prayers: Cpl. Dan Haack, Cpt. Joseph McDonald, Spc. Curtis Campbell, Cpt. Brendan Gallagher, PFC Joseph Henry, Lt. John Ryan, Lt. Denise Reccardi, Capt. Mairead Melis, USNR, Major Chaplain Father Tyson Wood, Lt JG Jonathan Hughes, Cpt. Brian Green, PFC Patrick Bacon, LCP Daniel Smith, LCP Larry Draughn, Ensign Kelly McLin, CH (Captain) Arek Ochalek, CPL James Parquette, Cpt. Steven Cooper, LCpl Dane Joyce. PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DEPARTED: Monsignor Myles McGowan, former pastor of St. Louis Church. LABOR DAY HOLIDAY MASS AND PARISH OFFICE HOURS: The Parish Office will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, at 9:00 AM.. A Special LABOR DAY MASS will be celebrated on Monday, September 7, at a 9:00 AM in the Church. Please note that there will be no 7:00 AM Mass. FOOD DRIVE THIS WEEKEND This week is our food collection weekend. We will be sorting food in the narthex of the Church at 6:30pm. We can always use help. With a good crew we are finished well within an hour. Sorting food is fun and easy and for parishioners of all ages. Please join us.
BAPTISM PLANNING YOUR CHILD S BAPTISM? Here are a few things to keep in mind. Parents must participate in a Baptism Preparation Session before the Baptism date is set. The next Baptism Preparation Session will be held on Wednesday, September 9th in Room 301 of the Pastoral Center from 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM. Please register for a session by calling the Parish office at 410-531-6040. One godparent must be a practicing Roman Catholic, verified by the godparent s parish. Parents must be registered parishioners of St. Louis for at least 6 months. RECENT BAPTISMS AT ST. LOUIS: Roman Tyler Garrigues Child of Todd and Diane (Soriano) Garrigues Julia Katelyn Windsor Child of Robert and Diana (Stroud) Windsor Jonathan Kin-Wah Woo Child of Michael and Qui-Ling (Ng) Woo CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY MARRIED COUPLE Nishla Vassor and Marshall St. Amant, III August 29, 2009 GIFT CARD SALES/SCRIP: Do you need groceries, school supplies, dinner? Of course you do!! Don t forget to stop by the table in the corner of the Narthex and purchase your gift cards. They are sold at face value at no additional cost to you, and one of our ministries (either the School, Religious Education, CYM, or outreach to the poor your choice) gets a rebate! CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS The Catholic Daughters of the Americas invite all women (mothers, daughters, sisters, best friends ) to its Third Annual Communion Breakfast on September 12 th following the 8am Mass. Tickets will be sold after all Masses this weekend. Save the date! - Our Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the Knights of Columbus are joining forces to host a Charity Bingo on October 2, 2009 at 7PM. Mark your calendar so you don't miss this exciting event. More info to follow. CD TITLE OF THE WEEK: Pure Freedom - Christina King: In this very unique presentation, Christina King, mother of seven, shares in a powerful way the beauty of the Sacraments and how through them the virtue of chastity and the discipline of abstinence can save not only the body, but especially the soul. She has spoken to thousands of teens, empowering them to see the incredible and special plan God has for them in their lives. She connects so well with teens! Sometimes you can hear a pin drop, and other times they are laughing out loud! Roberta - Alberta, Canada There are so many mistakes in my past that I could have avoided if only I d heard this message when I was in high school. Jeff - Steubenville, OH Look for this inspirational CD in the Kiosk in the Narthex. A contribution of $3 is requested for each CD and $0.50 for each brochure. GARDEN CLUB: The first 2009-2010 meeting of the St. Louis Garden Club will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2009, at 9:30am, in the St. Louis Church Pastoral Center. A Mass, to celebrate the club's 25th anniversary, will be offered beforehand at 8:30am in church Chapel. Master Gardener, JoAnn Russo, will present a program on Fall Vegetable Gardening. Dues ($20.00) will be collected and members will register for our October trip to the Franciscan Monastery downtown and lunch at a French restaurant. The garden club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from September - August. New members are always welcome. For further information, call Kay Bair at 301-854-0173. Fr. Dominique s presentation: The Shack, an evening of theological exploration is now available on CD at the welcome table (and at the parish office). The $10.00 donation (for the 2 CD set) will go towards the ACTS retreats. RESPECT LIFE Health Care and the Common Good: In a recent British Catholic Journal an editorial titled U.S. bishops must back Obama claimed that America s bishops have so far concentrated on a specifically Catholic issue-making sure state-funded health care does not include abortion-rather than the more general principle of the common good. Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap wrote the following in reference to the article,. No system that allows or helps fund no matter how subtly or indirectly the killing of unborn children, or discrimination against the elderly and persons with special needs, can bill itself as common ground. Doing so is a lie.. Health-care reform is vital. That s why America s bishops have supported it so vigorously for decades. They still do. But fasttracking a flawed, complex effort this fall, in the face of so many growing and serious concerns, is bad policy. It s not only imprudent; it s also dangerous. As Sioux City s Bishop R. Walker Nickless wrote last week, no health-care reform is better than the wrong sort of health-care reform.
ADULT EDUCATION SCIENCE AND RELIGION FORUM: Evolution and Original Sin Sunday October 4, 2009, 4:00 pm, St. Louis Church Pastoral Center Social Hall. RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009: Marianne Faulstich, (410) 531-6040, or mfaulstich@stlouisparish.org WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY: Deepen your knowledge of the Bible as well as getting to know more people in your Church family. This Bible Study has been in existence for 25 years. New members are very welcome. We will be studying Matthew. Begins Tuesday, September 15, 2009, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, in room 305 of the Pastoral Center child care is available. For more information or to register call Pat Finnegan at 410-730-4793 or Lee Kopera at 301-490-7402. FALL SCRIPTURE STUDY: THE GOSPEL OF JOHN (Part 2) (Continuation of our Spring Study) Dates: September 10, 2009 through December 17, 2009 Location: Pastoral Center Times: Thursday Evenings 7 pm 9 pm Cost: No cost to previous (Part 1) Participants; $40 for new participants (Covers complete study materials) Contact: Susan Miller, 410-531-5021, sm623@verizon.net RCIA is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. People are gathering. A community is forming. COME and SEE! We will begin meeting Wednesday September 16 at 7:00 8:30 pm in Room 305. RCIA is the process through which grownups join the Catholic Church, or for Catholics who were never fully initiated that is, never confirmed or received First Communion. So... if you are: thinking about joining the Catholic Church, just feeling curious, an adult Catholic who wishes to complete the Sacraments of Initiation, or a Catholic yearning to journey as a sponsor with someone who is being called by the Spirit to join us in Word and Sacrament... Questions? Contact Marianne Faulstich, Pastoral Associate at 410-531-6040 or email mfaulstich@stlouisparish.org.. Gentlemen: Do you find church boring? Do you feel somewhat disconnected? Are you looking to energize your spiritual life? Do you want a more personal encounter with Jesus? Join us for a dynamic men s retreat! ACTS: A-doration, C-ommunity, T-heology, S-ervice It is led by a team of twenty-five fellow parishioners along with Fr. Dominique. Do not miss this opportunity: Thursday, October 29 (5pm) Sunday, November 1 (11am) For more information, contact: Kevin Hostutler: khostutler@acgisoftware.com or 410-707-4112 Wes Daub: wdaub@howardcountymd.gov or 410-935-1048 Fr. Dominique: dperidans@stlouisparish.org or 410-531-6040 Our first week Back-to-School was fantastic and we are looking forward to a wonderful year. This week we welcomed our Pre-K and Kindergarten students to our halls with lots of smiles and a few tears mostly from Moms as they returned to their cars after drop-off! And on Friday we had our first day off (already!) -- in celebration of Labor Day. We hope you all enjoy this symbolic end of summer and have a restful weekend with your family. GRAPE EXPECTATIONS --A WINE AND BEER EXTRAV- GANZA Our first FUN raiser of the school year will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009 as we host St. Louis third community wine tasting event. Plans are underway for some fabulous food, a competitive silent auction and a mystery wine raffle, not to mention some fantastic beer and wine! Tickets will be on sale in the Narthex in the coming weeks! Look at some of the terrific items we will be auctioning off: A weekend in Philly (4 tickets to the Redskins/ Eagles game, 2 nights lodging at the Ritz-Carlton in Philadelphia, Amex gift cards) Two tickets on Southwest Airlines to a destination of your choice (domestic US) Beautiful Brighton Bags Personal training sessions with a professional personal trainer Interior design services from an Allied Member ASID designer It should be a great night of fun and camaraderie and we hope you will all join us! Don t miss it! Best of luck to our Alumni Classes of 05 and 09 as they headoff to their first year in college and high school! We know you will make us proud! Don t forget to come back and see us! We have a limited number of openings in the some of the lower grades for this current school year. We encourage you to stop by the office and speak with one of us about the wonderful opportunities we can provide your children for a comprehensive academic and spiritual education. We would love to have you here!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Have you registered yet? Please visit us at www.stlouisparish.org/reled for a schedule of classes being offered, our 2009-2010 calendar and also to download a registration form for your family. Information specific to Wee Praise can be found at www.stlouisparish.org/weepraise Catechetical Sunday Catechesis aims to put people not only in touch but in communion, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ. (National Directory for Catechesis, no. 19B) On Sunday, September 20 th St. Louis will join parishes throughout our diocese and country to celebrate Catechetical Sunday. Catechetical Sunday reminds each of us that in Baptism we are charged with the responsibility of handing on and witnessing to our faith in all we do. Our catechetical programs help us to fulfill that responsibility by presenting our faith in a systematic way. During the 9:30 Mass on September 20 th, we will recognize and bless the many adults and youth who volunteer in catechetical ministries. We will also recognize the role parents and guardians play in handing on the faith to their children. As this new catechetical year begins, remember to pray for and thank our catechists for all they do to share the light of faith with the children, youth and adults in our parish. Did you know the term CCD is no longer used? Formal faith formation classes are simply referred to as Religious Education Classes. Important Dates: September 16: First WIRED Class - 7:30pm September 19: First ACT NOW Class - 11:00am September 20: Catechetical Sunday - 9:30 Mass September 21: Opening Catechist Meeting - 6:30pm September 27: First EDGE Class 9:30am October 3: First Saturday Religious Ed. Class (grades K-5) October 4: First WEE PRAISE Class - 9:30 Mass October 4: Faith in the Family Mandatory Parent Meeting 2:00-3:00pm October 5: First Monday Religious Ed. Class (grades 6-10) First Reconciliation/First Eucharist Preparation: Few experiences in the religious education of children are as meaningful & rewarding as helping them to prepare to celebrate the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. The Canon Law of the Church and the regulations of the Archdiocese of Baltimore state that as children reach the age of discretion (about 7 for most children), they are to be invited to prepare for these two sacraments. Children are also to be enrolled in a formal religious education program in a parish or catholic school at least one year before beginning preparation for these sacraments. Informational letters will be mailed home to all 2 nd grade students whose family is registered at St. Louis and who are currently registered in our religious education program or enrolled in St. Louis School. If your child attends Woodmont Academy or Trinity School & you feel they are eligible to begin their sacramental preparation, or if you feel you should receive a letter and do not, please call the Office of Religious Education at (410) 531-6688. The dates and times for the upcoming Parent/Child meetings for First Penance Preparation are as follows: Wednesday, October 14: Wednesday, October, 21: 5:00pm OR 7:00pm in Howard Bishop 7:00pm in Howard Bishop Parents, please note, it is not necessary to sign up ahead of time for one of the meetings. You simply attend just one of the meetings listed above. Please also remember that this meeting is for parents and the child who will be preparing to receive First Reconciliation. YOUTH DIRECTOR S COMMENTS YOUTH DIRECTOR S COMMENTS: Labor Day Weekend I have always wondered why we take off on a holiday to celebrate work! I guess it has something to do with the Creation story and resting on the 7 th day like God did, but maybe it s just an excuse to have barbecues! Anyway, I ll be out of town and thinking about work as I drink lemonade on the edge of some pool. How about you? With balance, work can do many things for us. It can provide security (money), discipline (6am is not my favorite time but sometimes important!), an outlet for talents and energy, and a sense of community (if you are working at a place like St. Louis!). But, sometimes, we allow work or what we do in general to define us. If you are at a party, chances are you ll introduce yourself as someone who goes to a particular school or works at a particular place. What we do is important because we are called to use the gifts that God has given to us, but it should not be how we judge our worth. We are God s children, loved by the Trinity and saved by His unconditional love just because God loves us! I LL BE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU. MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY: September 6 & 8 Confirmation Classes Begin September 9: Monday Catechist & Mentor Trainings 7pm Sept. 11: MS Dance 7-10pm Sept. 15: Middle School CYM Youth Council 6-7pm Youth Room Sept. 20: Lunches to the Homeless Deadline: September 13 YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Bible Study returns Wednesday, September 9th! Join us in Room 305 of the Pastoral Center at 7:30 PM. The monthly Holy Hour with Praise and Worship will be September 11 at 7:00pm in the chapel. As always we will be going out afterward for food and fellowship. Hope you can join us!