St. Martin of Tours Est. 1939 2018 Church Directory 314-544-5664 Phone saintmartinoftours@yahoo.com 610 West Ripa, St. Louis, MO 63125
St. Martin of Tours Parish Mission Statement We are a community of faith, joined through Baptism, to bear witness to Jesus Christ, to celebrate God s presence, and to work together to serve the needs of the parish family and others, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Dear St. Martin of Tours Parishioners, I present to you our 2017-2018 Parish Directory. At this writing, I have been parochial administrator at St. Martin of Tours for three months. My assessment of this parish is as follows. First, this parish has one of the richest and most vibrant histories of any parish in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Second, St. Martin of Tours Parish is the cornerstone of Catholicism in South County. Third, we have some of the most loyal parishioners in all of St. Louis. I have only one goal at this parish: Your salvation. I have three means to that goal: First, to be kind and compassionate to each one of you. Second, I would like Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament here at the parish. Third, I desire that all who once called Saint Martin of Tours their home will return to our fold. In Christ, may God the Father bless you. 1
St. Martin of Tours 610 West Ripa, Lemay, MO 63125 ~ (314) 544-5664 PARISH STAFF Pastor...Reverend Noah A. Waldman Deacons...Deacon Edward Fronick... Deacon Phillip Warren Business Manager... Donna McKay Administrative Assistant...Felice Nighbor Parish School of Religion...Mrs. Mary Boedeker Parish Maintenance...Mrs. Bridget Gabel Parish Maintenance...Mr. Rick Jobin RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. SACRAMENTAL LIFE AND LITURGY Sunday Mass Schedule: 4:00 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Weekday Mass Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. Holy Day Mass Schedule: Masses are at 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Adoration of the Eucharist: Every Wednesday following 8:00 a.m. Mass until Noon Anointing of the Sick: Twice a year during Mass (Advent and Lenten Season). Call the rectory for individual reception of Sacrament. Baptism: Baptismal Preparation sessions and scheduling of the Baptism may be arranged by contacting the rectory. Parents are required to attend one Baptismal Preparation Session. Parents are encouraged to attend the Preparation session while awaiting the arrival of their child. Marriage: Arrangements for weddings are made by calling one of the priests or Deacons for preparations and scheduling at least 6 months prior to the anticipated wedding date. Reconciliation: Every Saturday 3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m. or by appointment with priest. Registration: Call the rectory for information. 2
PARISH TELEPHONE NUMBERS Rectory... 544-5664 Rectory Fax... 631-3118 Concession Stand... 544-2121 Parish E-mail...saintmartinoftours@yahoo.com Parish Website...www.stmartinoftours.com Archdiocese Website...www.archstl.org Saint Martin of Tours - 2018 Activity Coordinators Index ACTIVITY CONTACT PHONE ACA...Parish Office... 544-5664 Altar Society... Janet Kiser... 544-5736 Art & Environment...Rectory... 544-5664 Athletic Association...Rick Johner... 846-4275 Bingo Committee... Reverend Noah A. Waldman... 544-5664... Larry Skaggs... 544-5779...Kenny Harangozo... 544-1581 Blood Drive... Barb Muich..... 892-6284 Bowling League... Kevin Hale... 487-1491 Building & Property... Rick Jobin... 544-5664 Calendar...Rectory... 544-5664 Extraordinary Ministers...Bobbie Villani... 544-5391 Fifty Plus Club... Janet Kiser... 544-5736 Finance Committee... Reverend Noah A. Waldman... 544-5664...Frank Speck..636-282-9770...Ken Lambing... 293-1362... Barbara Muich... 892-6284... Lea Goolsby... 544-5478... Loretta Skaggs... 544-5799 Funeral Choir... Betty Keating... 892-5386 Funeral Luncheon...Dolores Sunkel... 638-4031 Gift Bearers...Sue Jones... 638-3577 Hall Rental...Rectory... 544-5664 Homebound Ministry...Deacon Edward Fronick... 416-9188 Lectors...Dorothy Gruber... 487-1710 Legion of Mary... Marianne Myler... 894-0948 Men s Social Club...Kenny Harangozo... 544-1581 Parish Council... Mary Milner... 487-7042...Bill Grahll... 544-0131...Greg Hrbacek... 638-3007...Sam Russo... 681-1188...Ken McWhorter... 544-4425...Bill Grahl... 852-7085 3
... Carol Ritter... 714-9058 Parish Picnic... All Organizations... 544-5664 Parish School of Religion...Mary Boedeker... 602-0679 Prayer Chain...Rectory... 544-5664 Quilters...Virginia Matecki... 892-2359...Dolores Sunkel... 638-4031 RCIA/RCIC...Reverend Noah Waldman... 544-5664 Retreats-Women...Rectory... 544-5664 Retreats-Men...Dan Vanverloh, Sr.... 638-5002...Phil Belpulsi... 638-6261 Sacramental Preparation Baptism... Deacon Al Boedeker.... 602-0679 Confirmation... Mary Boedeker.... 602-0679 Reconciliation/Eucharist... Mary Boedeker.... 602-0679 Safe Environment Program...Felice Nighbor... 544-5664 Saint Vincent DePaul... Art Brinkmeyer... 544-5019 Servers... George Mueller... 892-6299 Stewardship Coordinators...Parish Office... 544-5664 Ushers/Greeters...Harry Albers... 487-6087 Vacation Bible School...Mary Boedeker... 602-0679 Website...Rectory... 544-5664 Welcoming Committee...Rectory... 544-5664 ACA - Archdiocese Capital Appeal This organization processes the parish ACA fund drive. Adult Education We provide opportunities for growth in understanding and appreciation of our Catholic faith by sponsoring Archdiocesan suggested programs and other formats and topics that are designed to fit a particular parish interest. Altar Society There are five teams of women and men who do light cleaning of the church on a weekly basis. They organize the general cleaning twice a year recruiting other parishioners for assistance. Athletic Association The purpose of the Athletic Association is to provide leadership and sponsorship for the athletic programs at St. Martin of Tours. Membership is open to all men and women of the Parish. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month in the Lower Level at 8:00 p.m. Bingo Committee The purpose of the Bingo Committee is to organize and manage the Parish Bingo. Volunteers and players are always welcome. 4
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Blood Drive For over 75 years, the parishioners of St. Martin of Tours have participated in annual Blood Drives that are held in Runge Hall. This committee, coordinating with Mercy Medical Center, organizes drives which are normally scheduled on a Saturday in June and Sunday in November. Bowling League Recreational bowling leagues for men and women are held in the fall on Tuesday evenings at DuBowl Lanes. Building and Property This committee observes and inspects the buildings and grounds of the parish and proposes action for maintaining and improving the physical plant. Calendar All parish committees and organizations submit their annual schedule of meeting dates in writing or by email to the rectory in November to reserve meeting rooms. Cantors The role of the cantor is to sing the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and assist the singing of the assembly during the liturgy. All cantors must complete an audition and training. Choir The sung liturgy is a vital part of our parish life. The talents and skills of many people are utilized to enhance our liturgies. Parish Choir The Parish Choir usually sings at 10:00 a.m. Mass on various feasts throughout the year. Rehearsals are scheduled as needed on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00 p.m. This choir is open to all parishioners. Eucharistic Adoration Adoration is held every Wednesday from after the 8:00 a.m. Mass until noon to pray before the Blessed Sacrament. We gather in praise and thanksgiving before Jesus Christ. All are welcome. Please sign up for a specific time with the coordinator. Extraordinary Ministers A group of Extraordinary Ministers who assist the priests and deacons when needed in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ. Fifty Plus (50+) Club A group of men and women age 50 or older. Current membership is around 100. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month in the lower level at 11:30 a.m., followed by cake, coffee and bingo. COME JOIN US. 6
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Finance Committee The finance committee assists the Pastor in the stewardship of funds of the parish. The committee meets periodically throughout the year. Funeral Choir Parishioners who enjoy singing and who are available in the morning during the week gather at Funeral Masses to support the participants with the responses and singing. Funeral Luncheon The Funeral Luncheon Committee prepares and serves meals in Runge Hall after Funerals. They provide care and support at a difficult time for those in our parish. It allows those who are grieving to focus on their families and friends while the Funeral Luncheon Committee does the preparation and servicing of the post-funeral meal. Please contact the Funeral Luncheon coordinator if you have an interest in joining the group, even if you cannot come to the luncheons and just want to contribute a dish. Gift Bearers This ministry, of loving service, is very important. Participation of the assembly is being expressed by its offering of the bread and wine, together with other gifts, for the needs of the church and the poor. Hall Rental Parishioners who would like to rent the Hall (Lower Level) should contact the rectory. Homebound Ministry A group of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who bring the Body of Christ to our homebound parishioners. Lectors Reading the Word of the Lord at each Mass is the responsibility of our lectors. Lectoring is not a duty, but an honor that brings many blessings to those who proclaim. You are cordially invited to contact the lector coordinator if you have an interest in joining the group. Legion of Mary Services include hospital visits and the Rosary before all funerals at 7:30 a.m. The rosary is prayed every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. year round, also during May and October at 7:30 a.m. and the first Saturday of the month before 5:00 p.m. Mass. We would welcome new, active and auxiliary members. The group meets every Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. Liturgy Commission The Liturgy Commission, under the direction of the pastor, oversees the planning and coordination of all the various ministries involved in our parish worship. 8
Marian Prayer Group Our Prayer Group is dedicated to priests. We pray for the sanctification of all priests, placing them in Our Blessed Mother s care. We meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month in church, directly after the close of Adoration. We welcome all who wish to join us. Men s Social Club This organization provides events for the men of the parish. All men of the parish are welcome and encouraged to join in the club activities. Meetings are held the third Friday of each month during the school year at 7:30 p.m. in the lower level. The main activities are the annual poker tournament, the annual corned beef and cabbage social, parish barbecues, and the Christmas party. Parish Council The Parish Council is a representative group of parishioners who prayerfully discuss the needs of the parish community. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month. The Parish Council serves as a catalyst by which the people of St. Martin of Tours share in their common baptismal call to proclaim the Gospel, celebrate the liturgy, pray, serve the people of God, and build community. Parish Picnic St. Martin of Tours holds an Annual Parish Picnic. It is a fun event for the whole family. The Picnic Committee organizes and plans the details of the picnic. Watch the bulletin for meeting dates. Contact the rectory if you would like to be part of the Picnic Committee. Parish School of Religion Our PSR classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Church, 309 Hoffmeister Ave., Lemay, MO 63125. Our PSR is designed for children from K-8th Grade who attend public schools. Our PSR systematically and intentionally, within an age appropriate and family sensitive curriculum, supports the right of every Baptized person to a religious education. Our PSR has a goal, a fully expressed Sacramental life, a satisfying prayer life, and a life integrated with the moral teachings and doctrines of the Catholic Church. Prayer Chain The Prayer Chain is made up of parishioners who take time each day to pray for specific intentions as called in by parishioners. Our members pray individually as their time allots, and prayer intentions do not have to be specific to our parish community. Contact the coordinators for more information. Quilters The quilters are a group of women who meet to quilt. Everyone is welcome. They are always happy to teach beginners. They meet every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Lower Level. 9
RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults helps non-baptized persons, those baptized in another Christian Tradition, or those baptized as Catholic, but not raised as Catholic. The process helps them better understand the Catholic Faith in preparing to enter the Catholic Church. It is a time to listen to God, to each other, and to the wisdom of the tradition of the Catholic Church. Sessions are scheduled yearround. Please call the rectory for more information. RCIC The Rite of Christian Initiation of Children is the process of preparing children and teens for receiving the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation and Eucharist. The kind and length of this process depends upon the age and needs of the child and family. For more information, please contact the rectory. Respect Life The members of the Respect Life Group commit themselves to prayer, education, and action in defense of life. It is their mission to foster in our parish community an awareness of the dignity and sanctity of all human life, from conception to natural death. Members are dedicated to observing and promoting the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church on all life issues, including abortion, euthanasia, infanticide, assisted suicide, and stem cell research. I set before you life and death, blessing and cursing, therefore, CHOOSE LIFE, that you and your seed may live. Deuteronomy 30:19 Retreats Annual retreats are planned for both men and women of the parish. Contact the coordinators and watch the bulletin for information regarding dates. Sacramental Preparation Children are required to be enrolled in a formal religious education or home school program prior to First Reconciliation and Eucharist. Sacramental Preparation programs are established following Archdiocese guidelines for Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation and Eucharist. Contact the rectory for more information. 10
Safe Environment Program It is the policy of the Archdiocese of St. Louis that all clergy, employees, and volunteers whose service in the Church brings them into contact with children and/or vulnerable adults must have a regular background check conducted through the Missouri Family Care State Registry and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for those who have lived outside of the state of Missouri. They must also attend a Protecting God s Children Workshop and sign a Code of Ethical Conduct. The Church relies on the help of God s grace to remain firm in Her resolve and effective in Her action to protect children and any who are vulnerable. Let us pray that we may always express the love of Christ for children and the most vulnerable in our midst. St. Vincent DePaul Society This group attempts to carry out Our Lord s mandate: to help those in need. They organize what help can be given to those within our parish boundaries. Monthly meetings are held, discussing assistance to be given, with all matters remaining confidential. Servers Altar servers assist the priest and deacon during liturgical celebrations. Stewardship The stewardship committee uses the resource of the Archdiocesan Office of Stewardship to educate on the responsibilities of good stewards and to foster a spirit of stewarding at St. Martin of Tours. Ushers/Greeters We are a ministry of hospitality. Our basic duty is to serve and welcome the people coming and going from the church premises. We partake in the Mass and have the duty to take up a collection of the offering. Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School is offered for one week, Monday thru Friday-9:00 a.m. till noon, during the summer at St. Andrew Church, 309 Hoffmeister Ave., Lemay, MO 63125. Five days of prayer, songs, games and fun activities for children, age three through grade eight. Welcoming Committee This committee contacts new parishioners once they have registered in the parish. The intent is to welcome the individuals and distribute information about the parish organizations and events. 11