St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Fifth Sunday of Lent April 2, 2017 601 N. 4th, St. Charles, MO 63301 Parish Vision Statement: We are the parish that, through our communion with Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit: Welcomes all; Celebrates our unity, diversity, and traditions; Uses God s gifts to serve and teach others and be the face of Jesus Christ in the Community. Founded 1791 Parish Office: School Office: Religious Education Office: Latino Ministry, St. Vincent DePaul Society: 636-946-1893 636-946-2713 636-946-2916 636-946-1893 636-925-1616 www.borromeoparish.com www.borromeoschool.com email: sister@borromeoparish.com email: JorgePerez@archstl.org leave a message after the recording Pastoral Staff: Father John Reiker, Pastor: johnr@borromeoparish.com Father Don Schramm, Retired, frdoncs@borromeoparish.com Deacon Don McElroy, Deacon Deacon Jorge Perez, Deacon, Latino Ministry Coordinator Sr. Raquel Ortez, S.S.N.D. Director of Religious Education Ms. Kristin Williams, Youth & Family Minister Mrs. Donna Crawley, Office Manager Mrs. Mary DuBois, Office Secretary Mrs. Jackie Voelkl, School Principal Mrs. Mary Kutchback, Organist, Pastoral Associate for Seniors Mrs. Beth Duello, Director of Music Mrs. Lisa Delicath, Contemporary Youth Choir Mr. Juan Saldana, el coro Mr. Rob Iver, Parish Council Chairperson FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT APRIL 2, 2017 Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism: Prep meeting First Monday of the Month. Call the parish office for more information. Sacrament of Matrimony: Contact the priest or deacon of your choice at least six months prior to wedding to begin preparations Eucharistic Adoration: Third Mondays, 8:30am to 6:30pm Third Saturdays, 8:00pm to 11:00am Perpetual Help Devotions: Tuesdays following the 8:00 a.m. Mass Schedule of Holy Mass Saturday: Sunday: 5:00 p.m. vigil for Sunday 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. in Spanish Weekdays 6:30 a.m. Mass Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. Monday Friday Holy Days of Obligation: watch the bulletin National Holidays: 9:00 a.m. Parish Office Business Hours Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parish Hall Rental: Neal or Pat at 636-949-9722 (gym) Donna at 636-946-1893 (café) OUR WARM WELCOME TO ALL! We welcome all who come and worship with us. If you wish to join our parish faith family, or have a change in your contact information, kindly complete this form. You can return it to the Rectory, place in in the collection, or give it to a Priest or Deacon. Name Cell/Phone Number Address/Zip Email Please make the above changes to my parish record I wish to find out more about the Catholic faith I would like to speak with a Priest/Deacon Interested in information about annulments/validation Information on having my children baptized Please pray for:
From the Pastor s Pen Lenten Prayer Opportunities Mass- 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. Monday-Friday 6;15 p.m. Wednesday Stations of the Cross and Benediction every Friday of Lent at 7:00 p.m. Come for the Fish Fry and join us upstairs afterwards. Come Pray with Me for one Hour - why not commit an hour on April 17th to pray during the Eucharistic Adoration after the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 6:30 p.m. Join a Scripture or Bible Study Group to learn more about your faith. Home/Family/ Personal Couple Prayer-use the Five Minutes with the Word booklet. Use Rice Bowl Prayers (and try the weekly recipes). The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Saturday from 4:00 4:40 p.m. Passion/ Palm Sunday Next weekend at all Masses, please pick up a palm branch on your way into church to be held for the opening Gospel and procession. At the 8:30 and 10:00 Masses, we hope all will gather in front of the church for the beginning of our procession of following Jesus. At the 8:30 Mass, all 8th Grade Confirmation candidates will greet and hand out palms and then be the Honor Guard for the Procession into church. Living Stations of the Cross...All Most Welcome Our Latino and Anglo members are hoping all of us will join in following Jesus to Calvary on Good Friday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m. beginning in church and moving outdoors around the Academy of the Sacred Heart field. We will conclude at 7 p.m.in church with the Solemn Commemoration of our Lord s Passion. Holy Week Schedule Tuesday, April 11-Sacrament of Reconciliation 7 p.m. Holy Thursday-April 13-Morning Prayer 8 a.m. Mass of our Lord s Supper 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 14 Morning Prayer 8 a.m. Outdoor Stations of the Cross 5:30 p.m. Commemoration of our Lord s Passion 7 p.m. Holy Saturday-April 15, Morning Prayer 8 a.m. Easter Vigil and Mass 8 p.m. Easter Sunday-April 16 all normal Sunday Mass times THIS WEEK WITH YOUR ST. CHARLES BORRO- MEO FAMILY MARRIAGE IN CHRIST HAS BEEN PROMISED BETWEEN Rebecca Campbell & Matthew Bogowith PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR NEWEST PARISHIONERS Tim and Suzanne Wolfe and their four children, Ann-Marie, Sophia, Scarlett and Abram Miguel and Lizent Tena and their three children, Jorge, Raul and Nicole PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED Emery Reese Billing, daughter of Jeanna (Loris) & Andrew Billling Mia Rose Langan, daughter of Areli Lara and Josh Langan PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR NEW PARISHIOERS PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Marty and John Waigand, Zoanna Orf, Diana Akers, Grace Poeling, Ethel Elmendorf, Royce Melton, Pat and Diana Akers grandson, Nicholas Betty Phelps, Belle Keough, Kathy Adams Ann Lamb, Beth Schroeder (1st Grade aide), Jim and Kathy Anderson s grandson, Brendan Myers Marianne Rauch s daughter, Connie Burbes PLEASE PRAY FOR RECENTLY DECEASED Charles E. Orf, husband of deceased Dorothy (Denker) Orf and father of Carol (Kevin) Mayden Follow Pope Francis on Twitter March 27th Caring for the Sacred gift of all Human Life, from conception to death, is the best way of preventing every type of violence. -Pope Francis Joke of the Week A priest waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump. Father, said the young man, I m so sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for the long trip. The priest chuckled, I know what you mean. It s the same in my business. Spread the Gospel, the Good News about Jesus and His Borromeo Family. A Holy Community through Holy Communion! Your brother in Jesus,
Pastor s Notes Continued from previous page. Good News of Jesus Working in our Borromeo Family Congratulations Nathan Logan! Nathan Logan, an active member of St. Charles Borromeo parish is the recipient of the 24th Annual Archbishop May Service Award. Only one high school senior from each of our 27 high schools is eligible to receive this award, and Nathan is the recipient from Duchesne High School. All of our recipients are to be congratulated on the fine achievement in volunteer service that merits this award. The award has been established in honor of former Archbishop John L. May to recognize young people who have given extraordinary service, to recognize the schools for promoting such service, and to encourage all young people to dedicate themselves to lives of service. The awards will, in a special way, honor the memory of Archbishop May in recognition of his outstanding leadership and service; the motto on his Coat of Arms was Co-Workers with the Lord. I am sure that he would be so very proud of all of our students, as are we all here at Borromeo!. Congratulations again, and please keep up the Lord s Work! Prayer of the Week O Faithful Love O love, most almighty God, embolden me in your love. O wisest love, grant that I may love you wisely. O most sweet love, grant that I may taste you pleasantly. O dearest love, grant that I may live for you alone. O most faithful love, console and aid me in every tribulation. O most companionable love, work all my works in me. O most victorious love, grant that I may persevere in you to the very end. O love very close to my heart, who have never forsaken me, to you I commend my spirit. -St. Gertrude of Helfta Last Call for the Fish Fry If you have not yet been to a St. Charles Borromeo Fish Fry this Lenten Season, what are you waiting for? You will only have one more chance on Friday, April 7th. Please come join us in fellowship. The monies raised will help our worthy parish school. Not enough can be said for the people who work so diligently week after week. Thanks to all the families who also attend the fish fry weekly. St. Charles Borromeo has a lot to be proud of. Please attend this last one.
Rice Bowl Stories of Hope and Reflection FIFTH WEEK OF LENT- ENCOUNTER RE- SILIENCE We encounter Dita in Ethiopia, and see how her newfound entrepreneurial skills are providing three meals a day for her children even during a devastating drought. What skills have you discovered this Lent that can be put to good use in building God s kingdom? Visit crsricebowl.org for more information. FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT PRAYER- For Dita in Ethiopia, whom we are remembering this week through CRS Rice Bowl, and all those affected by drought or lack of clean water, that lifegiving rain may revitalize their fields and their spirits. We pray to the Lord. For our community of faith, that we do our part to preserve our natural environment and be good stewards of the gifts God has given us. We pray to the Lord. CARE FOR GOD S CREATION Catholic social teaching inspires and guides how we are to live and work in the world. In this principle, Care for God's Creation, we remember that God created every plant, every mountaintop, every animaleverything. And God said that these things are good. We find God in these good things, and so we must take care of creation-both for ourselves and for all of our human family. CRS in Ethiopia Encounter Dita Dita, her husband and their seven children depend on the money they earn selling crops from their small farm in Ethiopia. But frequent droughts often mean that families like Dita s who depend on home-grown crops go hungry. And amidst the current, historic drought, more than 10 million people are struggling with hunger. But thanks to a CRS program that helps families prepare for crises like droughts, Dita was able to build a new house and open a small store. Instead of relying solely on what she can grow on her farm, she is able to sell items like pasta, shampoo and bananas. She earns a steady $400 a month. Before, I had to get eggs from my neighbors. Now I have 15 hens, she proclaims. Saving money and being able to borrow not only allowed her to buy hens but also a metal roof for her new house, a rarity for families in this part of Ethiopia. Now we have no problems with food, she says. Unlike families across Ethiopia that struggle to find enough to eat, Dita says her children eat three times a day, thanks to her newfound business knowledge. And what s more, all her children are attending school. When I was a child, there were no education opportunities, she says. Then, with a shy but proud smile, she adds, That s a big difference. More than 15 million people are expected to face extreme food shortages in the coming months. Drought has devastated harvests causing loss of livestock and seed shortages, and increasing the food crisis daily. Catholic Relief Services is responding with emergency food aid, water and help for farmers to plant the next season, beginning in March. Help Bring Vital Aid to Ethiopia For nearly 60 years, CRS has taken the lead in responding to natural and man-made disasters affecting Ethiopia's most vulnerable communities. Moving beyond emergency response, CRS' disaster mitigation and recovery projects in drought and flood-prone areas have rebuilt individual and community assets through non-food aid in the form of agriculture, livestock, health, nutrition, and water and sanitation assistance. CRS's humanitarian work in Ethiopia also provides livelihoods support to farmers and entrepreneurs, promotes gender equality, mobilizes for immunization and mitigates the impact of HIV. People served: 4,283,960 STATS Population: 99,465,819 (2014 est.) Size: 426,373 sq mi; slightly less than twice the size of Texas
An Opportunity to die to oneself Grief Ministry Meeting on April 2, 2017- Seasons of Hope TONIGHT! Lenten Diaper Drive The Deacons of the Archdiocese are collecting diapers for the needy and this drive will take place three weekends in Lent. From Saturday, April 1 until Easter Sunday, on April 16, parishes will be collecting the diapers at Masses on those weekends, with the diapers remaining local for distribution, such as St. Vincent de Paul or food pantries. Keeping babies in diapers is very expensive, and this expense hits hardest on those who are struggling for basic survival. Keeping two young children in disposable diapers can cost$2000.00 annually and is an expense even felt in more wealthy families. Even if the family tries to switch to a lower cost cloth diapers, lack of access to a washer and dryer can derail that plan. Diapers are an item in need at all times of the year. Please give generously this Lent to the diaper drive. You can bring them to the Narthex and all your donations are appreciated. Thank You SCB for all your love and generosity shown to the poor. Parish Council Consider Being a Part of it! The Parish will be holding once a month Grief Ministry meetings the first Sunday of the month in the John XXlll Room at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting will be Sunday, April 2, 2107. These meetings will be on a monthly basis all through September.. In October, the meetings will be weekly on Sunday evenings until we have our All Souls Mass in November. If you are recently experiencing the loss of a family or loved one, please consider attending these meetings. Our faith reminds us of the sure and certain hope that our loved one who died in Christ will rise with him on the last day. Come let us support you in your journey of grief. Any questions, please email Mary Kutchback at Marykback@yahoo.com. Ha sido una experiencia increíble formar parte del Consejo Parroquial de San Carlos Borromeo, y ahora que está llegando al final de estos tres años queremos invitarte a formar parte del Consejo Parroquial del término Junio 2017 - Junio 2020 y vivir esta increíble experiencia. En cada parroquia de la diócesis la parroquia invita a los laicos a participar activamente en el liderazgo de la Iglesia. El consejo está allí para ayudar a los sacerdotes en el desarrollo de la parroquia. Si usted se siente llamado a servir y ser parte de este consejo para ayudar a nuestra parroquia o tienes el nombre de alguien que quieres nominar puedes ponerte en contacto con nosotros a parishcouncil@borromeoparish.com o puedes contactarte con el padre Johno padre Don antes de Abril 16,2017. La reunion de discernimiento serael 8 de mayo de 2017.La reunión de discernimiento será el 8 de mayo de 2017.n el padre John o padre Don antes de Abril 16, 2017. A Big Thanks to You who Donated Sr. Leslie Dau, who works for the newly arrived immigrant families, and who is at Pius X parish, would like to thank all the generous donors here at St. Charles Borromeo. The coats, hats, gloves and jackets were all much needed. Your outpouring of love and generosity overwhelmed Sr. Leslie, as the need for supplies is an ongoing thing. Keep reading, as we will soon be collecting basic health related supplies for these families. Anything like soaps, shampoo detergents, lotions and ladies' sanitary items will be collected. Thank you again for your generosity. It has been an amazing experience being part of St Charles Borromeo Parish Council, and now that it's coming to the end of these three years we want to invite you to be part of the Parish Council for the term June 2017 - June 2020 and live this amazing experience. In every parish of the diocese the parish invites the laity to become active participants in the leadership of the Church. The council is there to assist the pastors in the development of the parish. If you feel called to serve and be part of this council to help our parish or you have a name of someone who you want to nominate you can contact us at parishcouncil@borromeoparish.com or contact Father John by April 16th 2017. Discernment meeting will be May 8th 2017. LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS Live Stations of the Cross presented by the St. Charles Borromeo Youth Group: Friday, April 7th at 7 p.m. in the Church- Come Experience what is was like during Jesus last days for Him, His friends and His enemies. Come Support the Youth Group!
St. Charles Borromeo Prayer Tree: 928-2970 or scbprayertree@gmail.com Upcoming Parish Events Ladies Sodality Meeting April 11 at 6:30 Cafe PSR Parent First Communion Event in Café April 23 from 9:45-11:00 a.m. SCB Dinner Auction April 28, - 6:30 p.m. Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center Rite of Confirmation Mass, Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. in Church Celebration of First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 6 Vacation Bible School June 5-9, 2017 SCB Rummage Sale in GYM June 10-17 If you would like your parish/school event or message advertised on our digital sign, please email your request to "scbsign@gmail.com". Make sure to include preferred wording, dates and duration. Parents participating in the FACTS program: FACTS now offers 24/7 support at 866-441-4637. Activities This Week/ Actividades de esta Semana Sunday, April 2, 2017 Platica (Spanish baptism prep) 9:30-11:00 a.m Church Office M-CRHP 14 at 7 pm. in Church Office Hispanic Ministry Meeting Café/St. Charles Room/ Gym from 1 5 p.m. Grief Ministry John XXlll Room-6;30 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2017 W-CRHP 1 at 6:30 p.m. in John XXlll Room Baptism Prep Meeting 7 pm. in Church Office Tuesday, April 4, 2017 RCIA 6:30 p.m. in John XXlll Room Middle School Youth Grp-7-8:30 pm St Charles Room Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Quilting in Church office from 8:00-noon Middle School Parent Meeting 4-9 p.m. Cafe Thursday, April 6, 2017 Boy Scouts 7 p.m. in Café Friday, April 7, 2017 Faculty Meeting Noon School dismissal Lenten Fish Fry 4-7 p.m. Clean Up Afterwards Youth Group Stations of Cross 7-8 p.m. Set up Café for Lenten Tea 8 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017 W-Fellowship 6:00 a.m. in Church Office Lenten Tea 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. Café/St. Charles Room (open at 10 a.m. to decorate). Sunday, April 9, 2017 Palm/ Passion Sunday Platica from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Church Office Doughuts/ Fellowship after all Masses First Communion Rehearsal 3 p.m. Church Passover Dinner Café at 4 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Planning Mtg, 7 pm. Church Office Easter Flowers! Please help in decorating our Church for Easter, by donating a flower in memory of or in honor of a loved one! The price of the flowers this year is $10. Please turn in all donations to the Church office No later than April 3 rd. Your Name Name of the one(s) you wish to remember Qty of Flowers Total Amount Your name and the name of your loved one will be in our parish bulletin. Please make sure all monies and forms are to be received by April 3rd. This is a definite deadline, since the flowers must be ordered by that date.
Borromeo Youth Ministry News For any information about our St. Charles Borromeo Youth News, please email kristin@borromeoparish.com or phone me at (636) 946-1893 ext 119 SCB High School Youth Group(8th-12th Graders) Upcoming Events for High School Youth Group. including 8th Graders April 2 Babysitting during Latino Workshop 1-4 p.m. (earn Service Hours) RSVP! Fifth Sunday of Lent April 2, 2017 April 2 Youth Group April 5 OPEN GYM, Starting Every Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m. April 7 LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS 7 p.m. Church April 9- Rock Climbing at Upper Limits in Maryland Hts, MO 2:30 5:30 pm $16 ea/ MUST RSVP! April 12 Easter Egg Stuffing for Steuebenville teens 3-6 p.m. St. Charles Room SCB Middle School Youth Group ( 6th and 7th Graders) Regular Meetings from 6:30 8 p.m.in the St. Charles Room on the first Tuesday of every month unless otherwise noted. Upcoming Events for Middle School Youth Group April 2 Babysitting during Latino Workshop 1-4 p.m. (earn Service Hours!) RSVP April 4 Youth Group 6:30-8:00 p.m.- MINUTE TO WIN IT Game tonight April 5 OPEN GYM, starting every Wednesday from7 8:30 p.m. April 22 Cathedral Tour and Zoo Please RSVP to Kristin Easter Egg Hunt A fundraiser for our SCB Youth Group Help us get to Steubenville!!!!! Would you like the youth group to create an Easter Egg Hunt in your yard the night before Easter? Fill out the form below and return with payment to the School or Parish Office by Mon, April 10th: Kristin Williams, Youth Minister. Checks payable to SCB. Questions? Email Kristin at kristin@borromeoparish.com. *Fundraiser for the Youth Group* Parents Names (First & Last): Address: Parent(s) Cell Phone Number(s): Can we text you? Parent(s) Email(s): Would you like a small (25 eggs, $20), medium (50 eggs, $30) or large (75 eggs, $40) Easter Egg Hunt? Please circle one. Would you like to add extra eggs? $5 for ½ dozen: $10 for 1 dozen: Would you like the eggs in the front, back or both? Front Back Both Please circle one. What time do your children go to bed? Would you like a personalized message from the Easter Bunny for $1? Yes or No Please circle one. Would you prefer us to come: 8-10 pm Sat. evening OR 10-12 pm Sat. evening OR 12pm or later. Do you have dogs that will bark, a nut allergy or anything else we should know about? *We will contact you if the weather does not look good. If weather is really bad, we will drop the eggs off on your porch.
School News SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL IS NOW ENROLLING! Saint Charles Borromeo School continues to grow and thrive as we look forward to the 2017-2018 school year. We are still accepting enrollment for Preschool 3-8th grade. To schedule a tour or get information visit our website at borromeoschool.org. or call us in the school office at 636-946-2713. Please like us on FACEBOOK to keep up with the wealth of activities and experiences an SCB education provides. Scrip Cards a great way to help our students. Dinner plans? We ve got the perfect gift card to satisfy your palate. Stop by and check out all the gift cards we have. And help the kids while you re enjoying your meal. We buy gift cards from retailers at a discount and they allow us to sell them at face value and keep the difference. Imagine what a wonderful school we would have if every family would just buy some gift cards from us? RCIA News Third Scrutiny, Fifth Sunday of Lent, Raising of Lazarus This weekend will be the Third Scrutiny for our RCIA participants. As our Elects prepare for this important part of their preparation, they will be reflecting on the story of raising Lazarus. As believers, we are all called to continue to pray for the Elects and the Candidates, as well as join them on their journey and closely examine our own lives. Who are we as people of faith? And who do we want to become? Sharing a personal meditation among friends and learning from one another can help us to get a new appreciation for our faith. Next Saturday (April 8) is the RCIA retreat. Lent is a time to journey into the desert and find deeper trust in God. Lent is about conversion, turning one s life more completely over to Christ, leaving behind an old way of living and acting and being healed through the love of God. In this period, Candidates scrutinize their life to identify weaknesses, temptations, and obstacles that stand in the way of discipleship. This retreat seeks to help Candidates enter the desert with Jesus seeking to be transformed from brokenness to whole, free and loving people. Please keep the participants in your prayers.
It s Not Too Late! There is still time for you to get your raffle tickets in for the monthly quilt drawing we have. 8 more Quilts for this year, made by our lovely Quilter Ladies of the parish, who contribute their time and talent every Wednesday. If you have any questions, or if you want to buy some raffle tickets, please call Barb Bott at 636-947-3939 Ladies Sodality Meeting on April 11 6:30 p.m.-cafe Its going to be a fun meeting. What is in your closet? Doesn t matter if it is older than dirt, something you cannot wear, or just something you cannot bear to part with. Bring just one (1) item to the meeting and we will have a SHOW and TELL. Lots of laughs and lots of fun. Come join us on April 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Café. Lenten Tea- Ladies, get your ideas together for our upcoming Lenten Tea. To be held on Saturday, April 8 at 11:00 a.m. in the Café. $10.00 per person and you decide the theme, then decorate your table and supply your own food. You can dress up or dress your table up. to your chosen theme. We supply the coffee, tea and lemonade. The winning table gets a trophy and bragging rights for a year and a gift for each person at the table. Al proceeds to benefit Holy Angels Shelter. Fr. Bob Gettinger usually comes by to share the morning with us and the Mini-Vinnies are there to assist. We also have a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing Any questions, Call Barb at 636-947-3939. Please pray for our Expectant Moms- March 2017 Kristina May 2017-Veronica July 2017 Hannah St. Charles Borromeo Memorial Gifts We have available in our Narthex, church office, and at our local funeral homes, Memorial Gift Cards. You can designate your gift to our Capital Improvement Fund, SCB School s Help-A-Student Tuition Aid, SCB St. Vincent DePaul Society, or any other SCB program or project. When you are making arrangements for the funeral and visitation, you may ask your funeral director to set these cards out. Or, when you are going to the visitation, you may pick up a card in the box in our Narthex. I would bet many of our beloved Borromeo members who pass on would love to have their Memorial Gifts given to SCB Parish because they (and we all) are so proud of our wonderful Parish Family here. EVERY LIFE IS SACRED AND A GIFT FROM GOD, whether young or old, born or unborn, black or white, legal or illegal, Jewish, Christian, Muslim or Atheist. In light of the recent election, there is a great divide in our country. We need to pray for peace, unity and mercy. On Wednesday evenings, there is always a bi-lingual rosary at 5:45 and a bi-lingual Mass or Communion Service at 6:15 p.m. We will offer all these prayers and Masses to the intention of healing our country. Please come together as a community of acceptance for ALL persons.
W w Fifth Sunday of Lent April 2, 2017 MONTH OF GRACE + PRAYER (A Retreat in Everyday Life) Do you wish to Have a more consistent prayer life? Go on retreat but can t seem to find the time? Explore different ways of praying? Speak privately with an experienced spiritual companion? Become more aware of God s presence in your life? Retreat starts April 23 and ends May 21. This is an individually directed retreat tailored to your own deep desires. Throughout the month each participant will be invited to pray privately each day and then meet confidentially with an experienced spiritual companion for one hour each week. Meetings with spiritual companions take place on Thursday mornings, afternoons or evenings, at the convenience of each participant. Committed couples also have the option to participate as a couple. The spiritual companions are not members of our church. Bilingual spiritual companions (or translators) are available if requested. Brochures and registration forms are available in church, and for even more information, visit www.momentsofgraceandprayer.org or contact Kristin Williams at 636-946-1893 or kristin@borromeoparish.com.
Readings of the Week Lecturas De La Semana Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mt 21:1-11 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14 -- 27:66 [27:11-54] April 2, 2017 Family Gospel Reflection Jesus' promise of eternal life is a central element of our Catholic faith. Even though Easter is still two weeks away, our Gospel today invites us to acknowledge Jesus' power over death, evidenced in the raising of Lazarus, and to anticipate Jesus' conquering of death once and for all in his death and Resurrection. We sometimes use examples from nature to help describe this mystery of our faith. Jesus himself talked about the seed that dies when planted in the ground in order to produce new life (John 12:24). Using that image and others, we find hope and confidence in Jesus, the Resurrection and the life. Gather your family today and read today's Gospel in its shorter form, John 11:3-7,17,20-27,33b-45. Write Jesus' promise from today's Gospel ( I am the resurrection and the life. ) on a large sheet of white paper. As your family talks about what Jesus means by this promise, decorate Jesus' words with symbols that will remind you of his promise of eternal life. Display this reminder of Jesus' promise in a prominent place in your home and keep it there until Easter. Pray that you will always remain confident in Jesus' promise of eternal life. Conclude by praying together the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed. Describe how tabloid newspapers have headlines that proclaim something that is too good to be true, such as Doctors Discover Immortality Pill or New Diet Reduces Weight by Breathing. Arrange the your family in pairs. Encourage them to come up with several examples of tabloid headlines that sound too good to be true. Explain that in this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus performs a miracle that seems too good to be true. Ask: What is it that happened in this Sunday's Gospel that seems too good to be true? (Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.) How did people react to this miracle? (Many people began to believe in him.) Your Loving Sacrifices Make All The Difference Contributions for March 25/26, 2017 Offertory envelopes: $12635.50 Loose: 1056.25 Matching Gifts 1120.00 Total Offerings: $14811.75 Black & Indian Mission $150.00 Matching Gift-Corporate $160.00 Easter Flowers $200.00 Catholic Relief $953.00 WE THANK EACH OF YOU for the great love you show to our Borromeo Family carrying on the work of Jesus and to those in need-by the generosity you display when you share your Treasure, and all God s gifts to you, given for others. April 2, Fifth Sunday in Lent The Gospel today, challenges us to see and believe the signs of grace in our lives: joy, peace, forgiveness, mercy and kindness. Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brings joy, peace, forgiveness, mercy and kindness to the hurting hearts of the poor. Lighthouse Catholic Media CD s The Parish recently purchased some CD s from Lighthouse Catholic Media, which are great for keeping us all on track for this Lenten Season. Week #3 CD Can You Trust God? Since the fall of our fisrt parents, humanity has been tempted to mistrust the love that God the Father has for us. Scripture scholar, Dr. Tim Gray takes us on a journey that addresses the pervasive misconceptions that God is quick to anger, that the God of the Old and NewTestaments are different, and that God doesn't have a merciful heart for us. You will see that you can trust our heavenly Father, who is truly one with His Son. These CD s are back in the Narthex, and are available for a small donation.
Ministry List April 8/9 Lista ministerio de april 8 y 9 (Volunteers needed for Greeters and Gi Bearers) Saturday, April 8 Palm Sunday Weekend 5:00 pm L/C: Tom Schneider, Kurt Haefner Joe Galloy EM: Cup Trudi Heinsohn-Ziegler, Dorothy Williams Linda Beeson, Dana Saale HOST: Chuck & Ginny Linesenmeyer SERV:: Aus n Klemme, Kennedy Jensen, Addison Barteau USH:: Larry Ohlms,Elaine Ru ahr Jerry Kopp, volunteer please GB: Volunteers please GR Volunteers Please Sunday, April 9, 2017 Palm Sunday 7:00 am L/C: Bill Cartwright, Bob Baronovic Karin Bohn EM: Jean Schaeffer, Tom & Margie Pickering SER: Eva Gray, Zoe Steward USH; Jim Eisenbath, Cathy Herrod Charles Weber, John Weber GB: Volunteers please GR: Volunteers please 8:30 a.m. Mass L/C: Kevin Tollefson, John DuBois Beth & Company EM: cup-kate Kimsey, Stacey Hilker Don & Marlene Schneider HOST: Sarah Hord, Rochelle Hord SERV: MK Beckemeier, Aus n Klemme, Griffin Hirtz USH: Dan Kitzmann, Sheila Kitzmann, Kyle Kitzmann, volunteer please GB: volunteers please GR volunteers please 10:00 a.m. Mass L/C Jerry Kinnison, Steve McKinstry Choir EM cup-judy O Connor, Joe Briscoe Julie McGeorge, Paul Luebbers Host: Marge Pohl, Jenny Luebbers Servers: Faith Hawkins, Thomas & Michael Smith Ushers: Pat Akers, Mike Hogan Bob Underwood, Joe Shaw, GB: volunteers please GR: volunteers please 11:30 am Bilingual Mass L/C: Adolfo Zamores-S, Erica Guerrero-E el coro MEE: -Guadalupe Damian, Maria Fuentes Martha Fuentes, Rarnardo Silverio Araceli Garcia, Rogelio Guerrero Servers-Melissa Garcia, Lilia Fuentes, Lisbeth Lopez Ushers: Adolfo Zamores, Jesus Manzanarez Volunteers please GB: to be determined before Mass GR: volunteers please MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES DE LAS MISAS Monday, April 3, Lenten Weekday 6:30 a.m. Communion Service 8:00 a.m. Ollie Schultenhenrich-40th Anniv Tuesday, April 4 2017, St. Isidore, Dr. of Church, Bishop 6:30 a.m. Gladys Machens 8:00 a.m. Gene Carroll Wednesday, April 5, St. Vincent Ferrer, Priest 6:30 a.m. Communion Service 8:00 a.m. Ray Barnes 6:15 p.m. Calvin Kneemiller Thursday, April 6, Lenten Weekday 6:30 a.m. Paul Baumann 8:00 a.m. Clifford Meyer Friday, April 7, St. John Baptist de la Salle, priest 6:30 a.m. Communion Service 8:00 a.m. Vocations for Priesthood/ Religious Life 9:15 a.m. Adam Laffleur Saturday, April 8, Lenten Weekday 8:00 a.m. Communion Service 5:00 p.m. Alan Borgmeyer Sunday, April 9, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 7:00 a.m. Ann Lamb (living) 8:30 a.m. Dorothy Mae Mazanec-1st Anniv 10:00 a.m. Our Parish Family 11:30 a.m. Bonnie Warner Servers, 8:00am Mass April 3-7, 2017 Monday, Apr 3 - Amelia Thro,Adriena Weber, Elise Cope Tuesday,April 4 Amelia Thro,Adriena Weber, Elise Cope Wed, Apr 5-Amelia Thro,Adriena Weber, Elise CopeThurs, Thurs, Apr 6 Monica Acosta,Guadalupe Quiroz, Liliana Barcenas Friday, Apr 7 Monica Acosta,Guadalupe Quiroz, Liliana Barcenas Meal a Month for April 22/23 The next collection will be April 23rd. The items needed are: Cereal, Jelly, Syrup, Can Chili, Canned tomatoes, Instant Potatoes, Applesauce, Kleenex tissue and Grocery Bags. We are also collecting Boxes of Mac andcheese for the Mini Vinnies. Thanks for all your Support of this life sustaining Ministry
Oficina: Tel: (636)946-1893 Fax (636)946-5598 2 de abril de, 2017 11:30 a.m. L/C: Ampeia V-S, Alma Quiroz-E el coro MEE-Misael Alavardo, Maria Barretos Maria Fuentes, Martha Fuentes Dionicia Zamudio, Veronica Bernal Servers Paco Ramoz,Josefina Murillo, Veronic Sarabia Ushers Adolfo Zamores, Jesus Manzanarez, volunteers please GB: to be determined before Mass GR: volunteers please DOMINGO HOY Que: Taller Poder Notarial Cuando: Domingo 2 de Abril a la 1pm Dónde: Café- St Charles Borromeo Detalles: Habrá abogados presente para hablar con uds. a cerca del poder notarial necesario en casos de deportaciones. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Jn 8:1-11 Martes: Nm 21:4-9; Sal 102 (101):2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Miércoles: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Jueves: Gn 17:3-9; Sal 105 (104):4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Viernes: Jer 20:10-13; Sal 18 (17):2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Sábado: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Domingo: Mt 21:1-11 (procesión); Is 50:4-7; Sal 22 (21):8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Fil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14 -- 27:66 [27:11-54] What: Workshop Power of A orney When: Sunday April 2 at 1pm Where: St Charles Borromeo Café Details: There will lawyers assis ng you filling out Power of A orney forms and addressing immigra on issues. LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma Martes: San Isidoro Miércoles: San Vicente Ferrer Viernes: San Juan Bautista de la Salle; Abstinencia; Primer viernes TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Vicente Ferrer, patrón de los obreros de la construcción, falleció el 5 de abril de 1419. Este santo varón nació en Valencia, España, en 1350, vivió y predicó el Evangelio en una época muy difícil del cristianismo. Además de la peste, guerras y otros problemas sociales, la Iglesia estaba dividida por dos o tres hombres que insistían ser el verdadero Papa. Vicente, un religioso dominico, dedicó su vida a reconstruir la Iglesia promoviendo la virtud de la caridad interna y externa mediante una predicación que relacionaba la Palabra de Dios con la vida cotidiana. Vicente se valía de la teología, poesía, repetición y otros medios para inculcar la sabiduría bíblica en sus oyentes. De esta manera supo construir la fe tanto en los fieles y en la Iglesia como comunidad. Los cuadros de este santo español normalmente lo presentan con una llama ardiente en una mano y en la otra, con una Biblia abierta. De esta manera los artistas subrayan el amor ardiente que los cristianos debemos tener por la Palabra de Dios, un amor que Vicente edificaba en el corazón de los fieles. --Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Mes de Gracia + Oración (Un Retiro en Cada Día de la Vida) Si tu deseas Tener una vida más consistente en oración? Ir a un Retiro pero no puedes encontrar tiempo? Explorar diferentes formas de Oración? Hablar privadamente con un compañero espiritual experto? Ser más consiente de la presencia de Dios en tu vida? Esto es para ti!!! El retiro comienza el 23 de abril y termina el 21 de mayo. Se trata de un retiro dirigido individualmente a la medida de tus propios deseos profundos. Durante todo el mes se invitará a cada participante a orar privadamente cada día y luego quedar confidencialmente con un compañero espiritual experimentado durante una hora cada semana. Reuniones con compañeros espirituales llevará a cabo el jueves por la mañana, tardes o noches, en la conveniencia de cada participante. Parejas comprometidas también tienen la opción de participar como pareja. Los compañeros espirituales no son miembros de nuestra iglesia. Compañeros espirituales bilingües (o traductores) están disponibles si se solicita. Folletos y formularios de inscripción están disponibles en la iglesia. Para más información, visite www.momentsofgraceandprayer.org o contactar a Kristin Williams al 636-946-1893 o kristin@borromeoparish.com. Around Town. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows The Seven Last Words of Jesus Presenter: Fr. Tom Ovalle, OMI Fridays, March 31 through April 14, 10 a.m. 12 Noon Join Fr. Tom Ovalle, OMI Director of Our Lady of the Snows, for three mornings of reflection as we take an in-depth look at the seven last words that Jesus spoke in the Gospels. Cost: $10 per session. For more information or to register, call 618-397-6700 ext. 6270 or 314-24103400 ext. 6270. Snows.org/programs Annual Palm Sunday Chicken Dinner Sunday, April 9 St. Vincent de Paul Parish Buffet Style Dinner Adults- $10 Children -$4 Under 6 FREE 13495 South State Hwy 94 Marthasville, MO 636-433-2678 Save the Date Knights of Columbus Council 823 20 Westbury Drive Chicken Dinner Tuesday, April 18th Sacred Triduum Retreat - April 13-15 Little Sisters of the Poor Saint Louis Join the Little Sisters of the Poor as they observe the Sacred Triduum this year. This retreat is free for all young women who are seeking a time of prayer and reflection on the eve of Easter. Retreatants are welcome to stay overnight or commute, arriving anytime on Holy Thursday. In addition to the traditional liturgies of the Sacred Triduum, priests will hear confessions and offer spiritual conferences. The retreat will end with the Easter Vigil Mass at the Cathedral Basilica, though retreatants are welcome to stay through Easter Sunday. For more information or to RSVP, call Sandra at 314-421-6022 ext. 230 or email her at volstlouis@littlesistersofthepoor.org. Singles Softball and Dance The Catholic Singles Alumni Club is hosting a singles dance in Mary and a softball league in April. Interested? Contact Gina at ginananny@yahoo.com. Serving Time 6-7 p.m. Cost per person $8.00
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