January 20, 2013 2ND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY ST. FRANCIS DE SALES ORATORY HOLY MASS SCHEDULE: Sunday Mass 8:00; 10:00am Monday - Saturday Mass 8:00am Tuesday Mass 6:30pm ORATORY CLERGY: VERY REV. MSGR. R. MICHAEL SCHMITZ, STD, JCL Vicar General, Provincial REV. CANON MICHAEL K. WIENER Rector, Episcopal Delegate REV. CANON WILLIAM E. AVIS Pro-Rector REV. CANON RAPHAEL UEDA Vicar REV. FATHER JEAN-PIERRE HERMAN Assistant Priest in residence ABBÉ ALEX J. BARGA Sacristan Wednesday Mass 12:15pm First Fridays High Mass 6:30pm Holy Days Mass 8:00am & 12:10pm High Mass 6:30pm SACRED DEVOTIONS: Mother of Perpetual Help Tuesday 8:00am & 6:30pm Adoration Thursday 6:30pm ORATORY STAFF: Mr. Walter Feld General Manager Miss Anna Brandwein Administrative Assistant Mr. Jon Roché Accounting Manager Mr. Nick Botkins Director of Sacred Music CONFESSIONS: 30 minutes before all Masses If you neglect an opportunity for doing good in the hope that something better will turn up, you will lose the first and fail to find the latter. - St. Francis de Sales INSTITUTE OF CHRIST THE KING SOVEREIGN PRIEST
LITURGICAL CALENDAR SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 2ND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY, 2ND CLASS 8:00am Low Mass - Private Intention 10:00am High Mass - Bernice & Paul Brien MONDAY, JANUARY 21 ST. AGNES, VIRGIN & MARTYR 8:00am Low Mass - Jim Trabulse TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 SS. VINCENT & ANASTASIA, MARTYRS 8:00am Low Mass - Matthew Serafino 6:30pm Low Mass - Restoration & Benefactors of the Oratory WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 ST. RAYMOND OF PENAFORT, CONFESSOR 8:00am Low Mass - Susan Douglass 12:15pm Low Mass - Daniello THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 ST. TIMOTHY, BISHOP & MARTYR 8:00am Low Mass - Bruno Greco, RIP 6:30pm Adoration FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL 8:00am Low Mass - Mr. Jerry Jordan SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 ST. POLYCARP, BISHOP & MARTYR 8:00am Low Mass - Fr. Jerry Byrd SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 EXTERNAL SOLEMNITY OF THE FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS DE SALES, 1ST CLASS 8:00am Low Mass - Private Intention 10:00am High Mass - Frederick R. Zivnuska 2 SCRIPTURAL READINGS Sun: Matins 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Mass Romans 12:6-16; John 2:1-11 Mon: Matins Ecclus. 51:1-17 Mass Ecclus. 51:1-8; 12; Matthew 25:1-13 Tues: Matins 2 Corinthians 5:1-15 Mass Wisdom 3:1-8; Luke 21:9-19 Wed: Matins 2 Corinthians 7:1-10 Mass Ecclus. 31:8-11; Luke 12:35-40 Thurs: Matins 2 Corinthians 10:1-12 Mass I Timothy 6:11-16; Luke 14:26-33 Fri: Matins Acts 9:1-16 Mass Acts 9:1-22; Matthew 19:27-28 Sat: Matins 2 Corinthians 13:1-13 Mass 1 John 3:10-16; Matthew 10:26-32 Sun: Matins Genesis 1: 1-26 Mass 1 Corinthians 9:26-27; 10:1-5; Matthew 20:1-16 COMPLINE FOR THE WEEK So as to assist members and aspiring members of the Society of the Sacred Heart in the recitation of Compline (the night prayer of the Church), indications for which changeable parts are to be said on a given day will be noted in the bulletin. The final Antiphon of Our Lady is Alma Redemptoris with its own versicle and prayer. The word feria de-notes what is said for that weekday. Sunday, January 20 - Psalms of Sunday Monday - Saturday- Psalms of the feria Sunday, January 27 - Psalms of Sunday
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday, January 22 - Adult Theology Class (see box on right) Saturday, January 26 - Society of the Sacred Heart meeting (see box right) Sunday, January 27 - External Solemnity of the Feast of St. Francis de Sales 8am Low Mass; 10am High Mass Tuesday, January 29 - Feast of St. Francis de Sales 8am Low Mass, 6:30pm High Mass Saturday, February 2 - Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sunday, February 3 - Sexagesima Saturday, February 9 - Sursum Corda Sunday, February 10 - Quinquagesima Wednesday, February 13 - Ash Wednesday Sunday, February 17-1st Sunday of Lent Sunday, February 24-2nd Sunday of Lent Sunday, March 3-3rd Sunday of Lent Thursday, March 7 - St. Thomas Aquinas Sunday, March 10-4th Sunday of Lent 3 ADULT THEOLOGY CLASS Tuesday, January 22, 2013 7:30pm in the Convent These classes are open to everyone. A light dinner will be provided. You do not need to sign up to attend the classes. See you there! SURSUM CORDA The Institute of Christ the King presents "Sursum Corda" - a nationwide initiative to foster the spiritual lives of young adults ages 18-35. Join us for the next get-together on Saturday, February 9, 2013 for a one-day Retreat. The location will be at St. Joseph Catholic church Apple Creek, 138 St. Joseph Lane, Perryville, Mo 63775. Travel time is about 1 and half hour from the Oratory. Program of the day: 10:30am Meet at St. Joseph church followed by the first talk of the day Mass at the parish church Lunch, prepared by the parishioners of the St. Joseph church (Cost will be $7.00 per person) Free time Rosary Second talk 5pm departure SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART Saturday, January 26, 2013 3pm - Spiritual Conference in the Rectory Parlor 4pm Refreshments 4:30pm 5:30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions 5:45pm - Compline
Dear Faithful, As you know over the summer months I ve been able to visit St. Francis de Sales Oratory on more than a few occasions. During my visits as the US Provincial Bursar of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, I ve been working closely with the accounting office of the Oratory for the budget of the 2012-2013 fiscal year. As part of the new budget, you will notice a modification in the Stewardship box located in the bulletin. The new stewardship goal reflects the needs of the Oratory for operation. In the past it reflected both the operation and the restoration of the church. Since these are two distinct things, it has been deemed more fitting to exclude the restoration from the weekly collection goal, and hence a lower goal. I would like to personally thank each of you for your continued prayers, and financial support of the work of the Institute here in Saint Louis. For without those two very important elements none of this would be possible. Please be assured of my faithful prayers, and best wishes for you and your families during this new year, I remain sincerely yours in Christ the King, Canon Denis Buchholz THE INSTITUTE INVITES YOU ON A PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES AND FRANCE In honor of the Year of Faith, the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest invites you to participate in the pilgrimage organized by the Institute in Lourdes, France, April 9-20, 2013. This pilgrimage in Lourdes will be led by His Eminence, Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke. Questions should be directed to St. Stanislaus Oratory in Milwaukee at 414-226-5490 or by email at: ststanislaus@institute-christ-king.org 4 TRADITIONFORTOMORROW.COM SFDS HOMESCHOOL CO-OP NEWS Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur s Court The St. Francis de Sales Jr. Drama Students will be performing A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur s Court on Sunday, February 3 at 2:00pm in the church hall. Admission is $2.00 per person or $10.00 per family. All admission fees help to offset production costs with all remaining funds donated to St. Francis de Sales Oratory. STEWARDSHIP JULY 2012 - JUNE 2013 WEEKLY COLLECTION GOAL: $7,000.00 LAST WEEK S COLLECTION: JANUARY 13 LOOSE: $ 868.00 ENVELOPES: $3,590.00 TOTAL: $4,458.00 YTD STEWARDSHIP GOAL: $203,000.00 YTD STEWARDSHIP: $175,355.83 SHORTFALL: ($27,644.17) Our Mother of Perpetual Help, pray for us! St. Joseph, pray for us! St. Francis de Sales, pray for us! Insurance Assessment 2012-2013 $83,662.00 YTD Goal: $18,980.00
FROM THE VICARS DESK Even though we are still in an extension of Christmastide, the sweet Christmas season seems to be over. But we should not be idle. We are invited to grow in the life of grace as children of God. Where there is a child, there is also a mother. Within the family of the Church, we have the Immaculate Mary as our Mother. When she consented to become the Mother of Jesus, Mary bound herself by very close bonds to Jesus' work. Today's Gospel tells us about Jesus' first miracle. For the first time, we see the Blessed Mother in her maternal function as Mediatrix of all graces. The Cana miracle was worked precisely because of her intercession which was so powerful that it made Jesus anticipate His hour. She says to the servant. "Whatsoever He shall say to you, do ye." Her humility, consideration for others, faith, and trustful abandonment win Jesus, and to show us the greatness of her power over His Divine Heart. Jesus grants her wish. Her power of intercession is great. And she has been continuously working to glorify God the Father and sanctify the people of God. We have so good Mother. So let us learn how to open our hearts and count on Her Mercy as Her children. - Canon Raphael Ueda Oratory Email Newsletter To receive our Newsletter, please send your request to: sfds@institute-christ-king.org 5 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY ST. FRANCIS DE SALES ORAOTRY CONFERENCE THE SOCIETY WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE 2012 YEAR. BELOW ARE THE NUMBERS GIVEN FROM THEIR TREASUARY REPORT. JANUARY 1, 2012 - $8,177.89 BALANCE RECEIPTS: CHURCH POOR BOX - $5,635.49 DONATIONS - $965.50 CASH AVAILABLE: $14,778.88 EXPENSES: UTILITIES - $239.67 FOOD PANTRY - $13,182.19 CLOTHING - $242.25 TRANSPORTATION - $85.06 OPERATING - $225.00 TOTAL EXPENSES: $13,974.17 BALANCE: $804.71 NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED: FOOD - 1,103 HOME VISITS - 329 ORATORY ORNAMENTS St. Francis de Sales Christmas ornaments are now on sale ($10) in the church office during the week. Deck the halls and trim the tree with these distinctive glass ornaments. Featuring original artwork of our beautiful Church! All proceeds go toward the Oratory s Sacred Music program. Thank you for your support!
ORATORY ORGANIZATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS COFFEE HOUR SCHEDULE Today, January 20: 8:00 Frank Aufmuth 10:00 James Kahre Sunday, January 27: 8:00 Eric Johnson 10:00 Dennis Roach Sunday, February 3: 8:00 Michael Miller 10:00 William Haines, Sr. Thank you, everyone, for your help! PRO-LIFE APOSTOLATE UPCOMING PRO-LIFE EVENTS Become a Constant Witness 40 Days twice a year is good but women are in need of alternative to abortions year long. Constant Witness is a tool run by Defenders of the Unborn for the St. Louis Pro-Life Community to be more productive with their presence outside the abortion clinic. See the Constant Witness website for more info http://www.stldefenders.com/index.cfm?load=page&page=4 Questions Contact Mary Maschmeier at defenseless@sbcglobal.net or (314) 346-9052 The Benevolent Society is a Catholic Men s organization that was founded in the early years of St. Francis de Sales church for the financial help of its members in time of need. For more information on this charitable and friendly group, contact Mr. Dick Carr at (314) 772-9489 or Mr. Wally Feld at the Oratory (314) 771-3100. KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS Want to become a Knight of Columbus? Know a Catholic gentleman who is not a Knight? Why not invite him to be a brother Knight? Contact Mr. Tom Leith, Grand Knight (314) 481-2512 or trleith@alum.wustl.edu ORATORY CHOIR Do you enjoy music? Join one of the St. Francis de Sales Oratory Choirs: Polyphonic Choir Gentlemen s Schola Ladies Schola Boys Choir Girls Choir Oratory Orchestra Contact Nick Botkins: nbotkins@institute-christ-king.org 6 ORATORY CLEANING The Oratory Cleaning Crews put the church in order after the final Mass each Sunday. This involves light dust mopping and clearing the pews of handouts, etc. New volunteers will be most welcome and can call the office at (314) 771-3100 Here are the next assignments: Today, January 20: St. Anthony Sunday, January 27: St. Francis de Sales Sunday, February 3: St. Martha
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TO ALL OUR GUESTS... Canon Wiener and the faithful of St. Francis de Sales Oratory welcome you, and hope that your time in the Cathedral of South St. Louis may be an opportunity to share in the tradition of the Roman Catholic Faith. Please enjoy the beauty of this building dedicated to St. Francis de Sales, co-patron of the INSTITUTE OF CHRIST THE KING SOVEREIGN PRIEST. According to the liturgical tradition, and the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, Holy Communion is received kneeling and on the tongue. All visitors who are not of the Catholic faith are welcome to join us in prayer, but are requested not to receive Holy Communion. Because the reception of Holy Communion is the sign of Divine and Ecclesial unity, only practicing Catholics who are free of mortal sin, and in full communion with the Catholic Church should present themselves for Holy Communion. We pray for the full visible unity among all Christians. To receive more information about the Oratory please fill out a contact card available at the entrance of the church. If you desire to become a member of the Catholic Church, contact the rectory. St. Francis de Sales Oratory is an Oratory of the INSTITUTE OF CHRIST THE KING SOVEREIGN PRIEST in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. All contributions to the Oratory are sincerely appreciated and are tax deductible. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES ORATORY INFORMATION: INFANT BAPTISM: Parents requesting Baptism must be registered members of the Oratory. 1ST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION: For instructions please contact the Rectory. HOLY MATRIMONY: Couples planning to marry at the Oratory must call the rectory for the proper instructions. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Members facing surgery, serious illness, or even death may call (314) 771-3100. TOURS: Public tours are available Monday-Friday. Contact the Oratory office for availability. ORATORY RECTORY: 2653 Ohio Avenue Saint Louis, Missouri 63118 Telephone: (314) 771-3100 FAX: (314) 771-3295 www.institute-christ-king.org Email: sfds@institute-christ-king.org