St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church HOLY MASS & SACRAMENTS Sunday Mass: Saturday Evening Vigil at 4:30 PM Sunday Morning Masses at 8 and 10:30 AM Weekday Mass: Monday through Friday at 8:00 AM Holy Day Mass: Vigil 5:30 PM, 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM Devotions: Morning Prayer: Mon.-Friday. 7:40 AM Eucharistic Adoration: Mon. 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Evening Prayer, Our Lady of Perpetual Help & Benediction Mon. At 5:30 PM Sacrament of Penance (Confessions): Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Sunday 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM Baptism: Sundays at 11:45 AM Parents should contact the parish office to arrange a Baptism and to attend preparation class. Holy Matrimony: Please make arrangements at the parish office at least six months before the anticipated marriage. Vocation To The Priesthood And Consecrated Religious Life: Contact the Parish Office or the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at 314-792-6460. Homebound Parishioners: Please call the Office for Holy Communion to the sick and visitation. New Parishioners: We welcome all new parishioners and are grateful for your active participation. Please visit or call our office to register. PARISH STAFF & COUNCILS Pastor Rev. Lawrence Brennan E-Mail lawrencebrennan@archstl.org Phone Number 968-0760 Ext. 13 Permanent Deacon Deacon Robert Snyder Business Manager Miss Joan Voskamp Music/Organists Mr. Jim Randazzo Mrs. Elisabeth Kenney Pastoral Associate Mrs. Judy Roderick Maintenance Mr. Charles Nea Parish Council Mr. Jack Tracy 314-607-2728 Finance Council Mr. Larry Millburg 314-849-7212 St. Vincent de Paul Society 314-289-6101 Ext. 2274 Eucharistic Adoration Judy Roderick 314-965-2059 CONTACT US Parish Office 1420 South Sappington Crestwood, MO 63126 Phone: 314-968-0760 Fax: 314-968-8023 E-Mail: steeliz@sbcglobal.net Website: stelizabethhungary.org Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday, at 12:00 Noon.
3rd Sunday of Lent March 19, 2017 From the Pastor The Third Sunday of Lent The readings for the Third Sunday of Lent prepare us to celebrate Baptism at the Easter Vigil by presenting us with the theme of water. In the first reading, from Exodus, the people complain of their thirst in the wilderness, and the Lord satisfies their thirst with water from the rock. In the second reading, from the letter to the Romans, the love of God is symbolized with water, as Paul tells us that God has flooded our hearts with his love. Finally the Gospel presents us with John s story of the woman at the well, to whom Jesus promises living water, a gift that satisfies thirst forever. There are some details in the Gospel that are worth exploring. Who was the woman at the well? The Gospel identifies her as a woman of Samaria, a region that practiced what the Jews considered to be a debased form of Israelite religion. This was why she was surprised that Jesus spoke to her at all. But there are other questions as well. Why was she at the well at noon? Why was she alone? Usually the women of a town would come for water in the morning, when the day was cooler, and as a group, so they would be safer. Her departure from this practice suggests that she was up to no good. The fact that she has had five husbands reinforces that impression. She was approaching Jesus for reasons that were not religious. Jesus dealt with her directly and constructively. To her question about the legitimacy of Samaritan worship, Jesus foretold the coming of a worship in Spirit and truth, a worship that transcends the limitations of place. When she spoke of the coming Messiah, he identified himself as such. In her amazement, she then went to gather the townspeople to meet him and many became believers, both on the word of her testimony and on the basis of their own experience of him. Of course, the same Gospel passage invites us to place our belief and trust in him. The earlier exchange about living water is also worth our exploring. What is living water? In the ordinary usage of the time, living water was flowing water, not the still water of a well or a cistern. We know today that such water is likely to be more oxygenated than still water, therefore cleaner and fresher tasting. A goatherd would seek this kind of water for his flock. Here we see yet another symbol of Jesus care for his people. But the living water of which Jesus speaks is a spiritual reality, the gift of the Holy Spirit. This gift is an everlasting gift, a gift that never runs out, a gift that satisfies all human longing. It is the whole point of these readings. The thirst of the people in the wilderness, the thirst of the Samaritan woman, the thirst of us today is a symbol of something deeper. We are creatures of desire. And in the end, the only thing that can satisfy us is God. As St. Augustine wrote: You have created us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Fr. Brennan
March 19, 2017 Liturgical Ministers March 25 and March 26 Monday 8:00am March 20 St. Joseph Virginia Steck Tuesday March 21 8:00am Fred Broadhacker Wednesday March 22 8:00am Mara Radeku Thursday 8:00am March 23 St. Turibius Bob Kelly Friday March 24 8:00am Gary Karcher Saturday 4:30pm March 25 The Annunciation Of The Lord Fred Broadhacker Saturday, March 25 4:30pm Mass Lector: Helen Ingold Servers: Volunteers Extraordinary Ministers: Jane Bill, Helen Ingold, Bert Marchi, Jeanne Garner, Bob Ubriaco Sunday, March 26, 8:00am Mass Lector: Jerry Haines Servers: Volunteers Extraordinary Ministers: Pat Giljum, Ginny Morrow, Barb Zander Sunday, March 26, 10:30am Mass Lector: Jack Tracy Servers: Volunteers Extraordinary Ministers: Judy Roderick, Karen LeBeau, Marilyn Flores, Fred Buck, Dee Martin Sunday 8:00am 10:30am March 26 4th Sunday of Lent People Of The Parish Ryan Finke Special Intention Let us remember in our prayers the sick and shut-ins of the parish The Weekly Offering for Sunday, March 12th, 2017, is not available due to the early bulletin production deadline in order to accommodate the parish office vacation schedule. Golde Caldwell, Gertrude Slama, Fr Edwards, Mark Beck, Tom Hearst, Charlotte Shafer, Jo Klein, Steven Sulze, Cathy Seemayer, Hilaria Green, Victor Sciarrino, David Brophy, Rosalie Hubert, Albert Feldt, Frank Miles, Dana Dahl, Suzanne Kolb, Mike McSorley Sr., Charlotte Ward, Michael Roth, James Brumfield, Dave Oppland, Carol Bilger, Brother John Mangogna, Jerry Brendel. Stations Of The Cross Schedule Time 7:00 PM March 24th: March 31st: April 7th: St. Elizabeth St. Justin Martyr St. Elizabeth GIVE A MEAL-A-MONTH March Spam or Ham, Baked Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Cocktail or Jell-O. (Extra) Toilet Tissue, Paper Towels
March 19, 2017 News Around Town Have you seen the people at the table in the lobby after weekend masses? They re selling scrip! It makes money for the parish at no cost. We need more workers. If you are willing to spend 5 to 10 minutes after a mass, once a month, or be a substitute, please call Ken or Marilyn Cottin at 314-821-1998. Lenten Evening of Reflection for Men Wednesday, March 22, 2017 A Beer and Bratwurst Dinner will be served in Ursuline Hall from 6 PM until 6:45 PM sponsored by the Kirkwood Knights of Columbus before Fr. Martin s talk. Fr. Martin s talk will be held in the Dining Hall from 7 to 9 PM. Behold the man encountering Christ in Lent. COFFEE WITH A COP CRESTWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! Questions? Call Community Relations Officer Dion Olson at 314-729-4800. When: Tuesday, March 21st, 2017. Time: 5:30-7:30 PM. Where: Starbucks 9590 Watson Road Crestwood, MO 63126 Fr. Martin was ordained a priest in the Archdiocese of St. Louis in 2006. He is currently the Vice-Rector of Cardinal Glennon College and the Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Fr. Martin is a gifted speaker and is currently a Team Priest and Conference Speaker for the Stubenville Youth and Young Adult Conference. He also sits on the Board for the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors and Life Teen International. Donation baskets will be placed at each table, please give what you can to help defray the cost of the evening. Space will be limited to 80 men so, please contact Linda Doyle for reservations at 314-822-1347 or email her at ldoyle@stpeterkirkwood.org by March 20, 2017. Thank you!
This Coming Week at St. Elizabeth s Mon. 3/20 - Eucharistic Adoration after Mass until Evening prayer, Perpetual Help devotions and Benediction at 5:30 pm. March 19, 2017 - SAJE Chair Exercises 9:30 AM Cafeteria - SAJE Pickleball Gym 9 AM - 12 PM - SAJE Informal Quilting 11 AM Advent Episcopal Tues. 3/21 - SAJE Zumba 11:30 AM Gym Wed. 3/22 - Men s AA Meeting 7:30 PM Thurs. 3/23 - SAJE Chair Exercises at Advent Episcopal, 9373 Garber 9:30 AM Fri. - SAJE Pickleball Gym 12 PM - 3 PM 3/24 - SAJE Zumba 10:30 AM Gym - Fish Fry Cafeteria 4:30 PM SAJE Movie Matinee, Wednesday March 22, 1:00 PM at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit, 3980 South Lindbergh. Grumpy Old Men, 1993 Comedy/ Drama/Romance starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Light Refreshments. For more info, call 314-822-4736. SPRING The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. Henry Van Dyke 2017 March 24, April 7 ADULT DINNERS INCLUDE 2 Sides, Bread, Hush Puppies, Dessert and a Drink. A) Fried COD Filet $8.00 B) Mediterranean Baked SALMON with sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts $10.00 C) 2 Fried Cod FISH TACOS $9.00 D) 6 Jumbo Breaded SHRIMP $8.00 E) 10 Jumbo Breaded SHRIMP $11.00 F) COMBO (3 Shrimp & 1 Fish or 2 Fish Tacos) Fried Cod $10.00 Tacos $11.00 Baked Salmon $12.00 G) ALA CARTE: Cod Sandwich: $5.00 OR Fish Tacos: $6.00 SIDES Green Beans with Almonds Macaroni & Cheese Wild Rice Pilaf Vinegar Cole Slaw Applesauce Extra Side or Dessert: $1.00 KIDS MENU $5.00 INCLUDES APPLESAUCE, DRINK AND DESSERT. A) Macaroni & Cheese B) Cheese Pizza C) 4 Jumbo Shrimp DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR BEER & WINE SELECTION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF ST. ELIZABETH PARISH.
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