ST. LOUIS CHURCH TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 31, 2008

Similar documents
ST. LOUIS CHURCH ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME June 15, 2008

ST. LOUIS CHURCH TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 12, 2008

ST. LOUIS CHURCH THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD January 11, 2009

ST. LOUIS CHURCH MOST HOLY TRINITY May 18, 2008

ST. LOUIS CHURCH TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME June 8, 2008

ST. LOUIS CHURCH FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 1, 2009

ST. LOUIS CHURCH 13 th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME June 28, 2009

ST. LOUIS CHURCH THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME January 27, 2008

SAINT PETER CLAVER AND SAINT PIUS V ONE IN THE SPIRIT. Thirty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

4019 N. FARWELL AVE. SHOREWOOD, WI (414)

ST. LOUIS CHURCH MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST May 25, 2008

ST. LOUIS CHURCH ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY August 15, 2010

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISHES OF :

St. Ursula Confirmation Calendar Calendar

St. Joseph Church STAFF: - Website: stjosephsquincy.org

ST. LOUIS CHURCH 23 rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 6, 2009

ST. LOUIS CHURCH SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 18, 2009

ST. LOUIS CHURCH HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH December 27, 2009

ST. LOUIS CHURCH FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 30, 2011

ST. LOUIS CHURCH 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 22, 2010

Church of St Monica. St Elizabeth of Hungary. St Stephen of Hungary Church 413 East 79th Street

PENTECOST SUNDAY May 24, 2015

November 8, 2015 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary time

First Edition. A Note from the Pastor. Church Events. 5/4 - Love Thy Neighbor. 5/4 - Wednesday Night Dinner. 5/5- National Day of Prayer

Advent Penitential Services. St. Thomas Aquinas Tues., Dec. 19, 3pm and 7:00pm St. Vincent de Paul Thurs Dec. 21, 4pm and 7:00pm.

Nativity Star. Fall Inside this issue: July, Dear Friends,

Sanctuary Lamp Week of September 2 September 8 In Memory of Lawrence Martino (Birth.), By wife and family

ST. LOUIS CHURCH FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT March 22, 2009

Issue No.8, November 1, Sunday, November 1, Gal. 6:11-18 St. Luke 8:5-15

Saint Peter Parish. Cambridge, Massachusetts. Welcome!

ST. LOUIS CHURCH SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 14, 2010

Lent I. The Season of P R AYER. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND Daily Mass. Daily Lenten Devotional

Collaborative of Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Joseph Parishes

ST. LOUIS CHURCH THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 24, 2010

St. Theresa Parish ALIVE IN CHRIST READINGS FOR THE WEEK

E Newsletter November 9 15, 2018

Sacramental Emergency Call Pastor - Rev. Darragh Griffith

E-Newsletter November 16-22, 2018

Keep Austin Holy. Volunteer Spotlight. E-newsletter Available online at

September Activities

Church of Saint Monica Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Saint Stephen of Hungary

Sacred Heart Parish St. John the Baptist Parish

3 AUGUST 2014 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

TODAY IS THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

CHURCH OF SAINT AEDAN PARISH CALENDAR September 2016 June 2017*+

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 16 & 17, 2019

St. Joseph Church ~ Bardstown KY December 10, 2017

Youth Ministry Update Fall 2017

THE CABRINIAN IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PROVINCE OF THE OFM

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

St. Francis of Assisi Church Washago 3315 Muskoka Street Washago, ON Mass: Saturday, 5:00 pm (Summer ONLY) Sunday, 9:30 am

TODAY IS THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

E Newsletter December 7 13, 2018

St. John the Baptist. Setting up the nursery. Installing. Baptism: Beginning the Journey of Faith. In this Issue: CATHOLIC CHURCH JUNE 2017

E-Newsletter September 28 - October 4, 2018

E Newsletter November 23 29, 2018

Holy Week & Easter. Journey together with us... SAINT BARNABAS. The Mockingbird All-Parish Newsletter March 2016 EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Osceola s Messenger January February 2018 Christmastime at Osceola

E Newsletter November 2 8, 2018

UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH

March 18, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Lent. CHURCH NAME: Saint Joseph Parish, Kingston, NY 12401

St. Clare. of Assisi Parish. The Privilege of Service Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Fr. Larry Bakke s Ordination. May 2015

This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany and the visit of the Magi. The story of the Magi appears only in the Gospel of Matthew.

Saint Gabriel Parish 379 Broad Street Windsor, CT 06095

Shrine of St. Therese Catholic Church 300 Goodnight Avenue Pueblo, Colorado Phone: Fax:

Church of Saint Monica Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Saint Stephen of Hungary

St. Blaise e Pa P rish

ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA PARISH

Holy Trinity Parish. St. Matthew, St. Agnes and Our Lady of Grace. ~ Our Lady of Grace Chapel ~ 2 West Shore Road, Bristol Mass Schedule

-A Ministry of the Capuchins of the Province of Saint Mary-

The Family of Our Lady of Loretto

Holy Trinity Parish. St. Matthew, St. Agnes and Our Lady of Grace PARISH STAFF

St. Thomas More Catholic Church

Deceased Loved Ones A SPECIAL REQUEST

May 10, Rev. Larry J. King, Pastor Dcn. Don Sobolewski, Pastoral Associate

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Benedict Catholic Church

PRAYERS FOR THANKSGIVING THIS WEEK S MESSAGE PAGE 3

Mass Intentions. Weekly Collection Sacrificial Offering - February 17th 2019:

ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, GARLAND, TEXAS

WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH

December Third Sunday in Advent. Reflections for the Week Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

Carpenter. The. Our Vision. Our Mission In Jesus Christ, we will grow and flourish through. October 11, th Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Anthony News. Lent: Our 40 Days of Preparation. Ash Wednesday. Wednesday, February 14th. 9:00 am - Mass Noon - Ash Service

The Stidham Story

St. Paul Catholic School Eagle Update

Pastor: Rev. Richard Simon. Rev. Know-it-all: reverendknow-it-all.blogspot.com. Deacon: Mr. Chick O Leary. Music Director: Mr.

November 18 Announcements

St Gall Faith Formation Schedule, Tuition, and Volunteer Form Striving to build the Kingdom of God, one Child at a time...

St. Cecilia Parish. December 23, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Advent Nativity of the Lord 2018

Diocese of Owensboro Office of Vocations. Vocation Plan

Holy Spirit Catholic Church March 25, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM 11:00 AM

St. Augustine by-the-sea

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 3NO RE. Recitation of Rosary after 7:00pm Mass. Knitting Club-7pm (CB3) 10 RE

Worship Schedule. Fr. Chris Corner. Reconciliation Schedule. TIPS May Winners! Dear friends in the Lord,

Saint Christopher Campus

Welcome to St. Anne December 23, 2018 The Fourth Sunday of Advent & Christmas 2018

BERNADETTE NOVEMBER 27, 2016 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT. To live for God only, for God everywhere, for God always! PARISH FACILITIES

Saint Bernard Church. December 17, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent

Transcription:

ST. LOUIS CHURCH TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 31, 2008 Daily Mass Readings This Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday Jer 20:7-9 1 Cor 2:1-5 1 Cor 2:10-16 1 Cor 3:1-9 1 Cor 3:18-23 1 Cor 4:1-5 1 Cor 4:6-15 Ez 33:7-9 Ps 63:2-6,8-9 Ps 119:97-102 Ps 145:8-14 Ps 33:12-15, 20-21 Ps 24:1-6 Ps 37:3-6,27-28, 39-40 Ps 145:17-21 Ps 95:1-2,6-9 Rom 12:1-2 Rom 13:8-10 Mt 16:21-27 Lk 4:16-30 Lk 4:31-37 Lk 4:38-44 Lk 5:1-11 Lk 5:33-39 Lk 6:1-5 Mt 18:15-20 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 7 th In what situations, places, and/or persons do I most experience the presence of Christ? Mass Intentions for Week of August 31, 2008 Sunday 6:45am Mike McLaughlin 8:00am Jane Gossage & Sr. Cordelle Adams, SI 9:30am Joseph Citrano & Lai Eng Chan 11:15am Donald Bridge & Louis Balavan 12:45pm Maria Bochniewicz & James Patrick O Conor, Jr. Monday 9:00am Blanche Weinkam Tuesday 7:00am Margaret Brown, SI & Mary Gustinucci Wednesday 7:00am Patricia Adcruft Thursday 7:00am Robert Grabowski Friday 7:00am George Cooper Saturday 8:00am Vern Halvorson 4:00pm Connor Richard Kohls & Donna Broccolino 5:30pm Anna Tomalis & Anthony Craig PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DEPARTED Our departed friends and loved ones: Letterio Carlo, father of John Carlo; Charles Milvet, father of Debbie Schultz and grandfather of Kalyn and Max; Thomas Stewart. In Your Prayers, Please Remember Those Who Are Sick Especially the People Listed Below If you would like to have a name put on our sick list, please call the 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 after the three month period, please call the Parish Office at that time. Thank you. James Anthony III Rebecca Held Dorothy Ritz Gloria Barbaro Scott Ingraham Irene Roskey Bradley Benefiel Theresa Kaminski Patrick Sellner Joan Brannan Bertha Kwapien Gerry Shaw Dolores Cashman Mary Lundy Betty Spencer Daniel Comeaux Cathy McCabe Matthew Sussan John Conrad Carol Miles Bob Thommen Donald Fauver Ted Miles Jennie Thompson Peg Fitch Carolyn O Rourke Betty Tso Sally Fleshman Patricia Olive Diane Van Gilder Vincent Gover Mary Jane Pistorio Garrett Walton Beth Hartner Rana Lilyann Rejaie Bernedette Zellars Good Friend of the DeJames Family SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Next weekend, September 6 th, Monsignor Luca and Father Sorra.

Dear Parishioners, Many people believe that Jesus was a religious wonder-worker who went around performing miracles primarily to demonstrate his power and to prove his divinity to an unbelieving world. There are passages in the New Testament that seem to support the idea that Jesus miracles were intended only to convince people of his supernatural power and authority. These passages are in the decided minority, however. There are many more passages indicating that Jesus did his best to keep his healing miracles a secret. Far from seeking the spotlight, Jesus often ran from it. The Gospel of Matthew reflects this view (see Matthew 12:14-21). Jesus did not use his power to impress the multitudes or to win a following, rather he went out of his way to avoid such publicity. He often insisted that the people he healed should not tell anyone what had happened. Why did Jesus hide his mighty works from the general public in this fashion? Was it because he feared the Pharisees? Apparently not. He dealt very directly with the Pharisees, and it seems unlikely that they could have forced him underground with his message and ministry. Rather, the reserve we find in Jesus is an accurate reflection of the way God always works in human history. The full power of God is always veiled in order to leave room for human freedom and for the response of faith. Jesus knew that overwhelming demonstrations of power would draw people to God for the wrong reasons and in the wrong way. Faith motivated by fear of God, or aimed at favors from God, is not really faith. In Jesus ministry we see that, to God, the power of persuasion is superior to the power of coercion. God will win us by love, or not at all. Msgr. Luca THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Avoid fight or flight, talk through differences. PARISH MEETINGS THIS WEEK Women's Bible Study: Team Meeting Tuesday, September 2 Room 304 9:30 AM H.S.A. Meeting Tuesday, September 2 Gym 7:00 PM Mother's Playgroup Wednesday, September 3 Room 302 9:30 AM Catechist Training Wednesday, September 3 Howard Bishop A, B, C 7:00 PM Prayer Group Wednesday, September 3 Room 306 7:30 PM Taize Adoration Wednesday, September 3 Church 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday, September 4 Room 305, Church 8:00 PM HS CYM Open Gym Friday, September 5 Gym 7:00 PM Fellowship Coffee Saturday, September 6 Social Hall 7:30 AM Adult Education Presentation Saturday, September 6 Church 4:00 PM LABOR DAY HOLIDAY MASS AND OFFICE SCHEDULE The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 1 st in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, September 2 nd. A special Labor Day Mass will be celebrated at 9am in the church. There is no 7am Mass on Monday. FATHER JOHN RAPISARDA Fr. Rapisarda will return to Saint Louis to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday, September 20 th at 5:30pm. A reception in his honor will be held after Mass in the Social Hall. All are invited to attend the Mass and reception which will afford us an opportunity to extend our congratulations to him on his recent ordination to the Priesthood.

WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT SECOND COLLECTIONS August 30 th /31 st -Building Fund September 6 th /7 th -Pope Benedict XVI September 27 th /28 th -Building Fund October 11 th /12 th -Haiti Sunday October 18 th /19th th -Mission Sunday STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE Our Christian life begins at baptism. Stewardship invites us to live out our God-given identity in a spirit of generosity. As stewards of our resources we have the opportunity to help others in gratitude for what God has given us. Let us pray that, through our stewardship, we might lead others to recognize that Jesus Christ is Lord. SOME OF THE GOOD DEEDS OUR CHILDREN OFFERED TO GOD THIS WEEK Helping my dad work on the basement with a smile; I cleared the table; Helped with a 90th birthday party for my Grandfather; Cleaned the kitchen for my parents; Listened to my mommy; Did chores around the house without being asked; Playing nicely with my sister; Helped at school; Helping Aiden find her bracelet in the pool; Helped my dad; Vacuuming; Made my sister crackers when she was sick; Helped prepare school supplies; Played nicely with my sisters; Sharing my toys and my bedroom with my cousins who came to stay with us; Being a good boy; Gave clothes to the poor; Helped clean. LICENSE PLATE FOUND IN PARKING LOT A Maryland license plate was found the parking lot on August 25th. If you are missing a license plate, please call the Parish Office at 410-531-6040 from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday with the plate number to claim it. ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS The flowers used to decorate our church sanctuary are available to honor a loved one who is living or deceased. The flowers may also be used as an expression of gratitude to God on special occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays or other significant events. In addition to placing flowers at the Altar in loving memory of someone, you may also acknowledge loved ones, with flowers at the other shrines in our new church. Flowers for the Shrine of St. Louis, Shrine of St. Joseph or the Blessed Mother are $50 each; Pieta is $75; Altar Flowers are $75. Arrangements may be made by calling the parish office (410-531-6040) Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm. All who are honored will be acknowledged in the bulletin. HOWARD COUNTY HOSPITAL CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN In order to better serve Catholic patients at Howard County General Hospital, the Catholic parishes in Howard County are sponsoring a priest to offer pastoral care to patients at the hospital especially in times of emergency. Father Edward Szymanski will be the first priest called in cases of emergency. In a day of more Catholics and fewer priests, Saint Louis is happy to sponsor this effort to provide priestly care for Catholic patients. CHURCH LINENS Today by Ms. Wiedel & on September 7 th by Ms. Ballard.

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 10th in Room 301 of the Pastoral Center from 7:15pm to 9:15pm. 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 Jacob Scott Schappelle, child of Davis and Laura (Scott) Schappelle PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS Please continue to remember the following soldiers in your prayers: Cpl. Dan Haack, Lt. Joseph McDonald, Spc. Curtis Campbell, Cpt. Brendan Gallagher, 1 st Lt. Matthew Middleton, PFC Catherine Sanagursky, PFC Joseph Henry, Lt. John Ryan, Lt. Steven Cooper, 1 st Lt. Robert Charles and Lt. Denise Reccardi. Their pictures and mailing addresses are on the board in the Narthex so you can put a name with a face in your prayers. Please do bring any pictures and addresses of your family members in the military to the parish office for inclusion in the bulletin and on the prayer board. "WHO ARE YOU VOTING FOR IN THE ELECTION?" What Does the Church Say About Catholic Social Teaching in the Public Square? (cont ) Catholic voters should use Catholic teaching to examine candidates positions on issues and should consider candidates integrity, philosophy, and performance. It is important for all citizens to see beyond party politics, to analyze campaign rhetoric critically, and to choose their political leaders according to principle, not party affiliation or mere self-interest (USCCB, Living the Gospel of Life, no.33) United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2007 THE ELIZABETH MINISTRY The Elizabeth Ministry is a new ministry sponsored by the St. Louis Respect Life Committee that will provide prayers and meals to families with newborns and newly adopted children, welcoming the children into their families and the St. Louis parish community. The Elizabeth Ministry is a simple way for St. Louis parishioners to pray for one another, connect with one another & to affirm life. If you are you interested in cooking a meal for a St. Louis parish family that has recently welcomed a new child into its family please contact Teresa Colella, VolunteerCoordinator, at 443-621-4394 or teresa@drake-family.com. If you are you expecting a child and would you like to receive meals from parish families contact Brian Drake, Family Coordinator, at 443-415-4318, brian@drakefamily.com. J.O.Y.S. J.O.Y.S. ministry nurtures the community of widowed, divorced, annulled, and never married Catholic women and men forty years and older, promoting their spiritual and emotional health, providing a venue for service and a comfortable forum for social interaction. The JOYS ministry is planning a trip to the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) on September 1 st, from 9:15am to 5pm. Email mgblasi@comcast.net for bus reservations or more info. Availability on the bus is first come, first served. TAIZE ADORATION This Wednesday, September 3 rd, is our monthly Taize Adoration. Consider joining us anytime between 7:30 and 9pm in the church, for a peaceful heart-to-heart, with the One who is love RESPECT LIFE BEAUTIFUL DAYS ARE HERE IT IS A TIME TO CELEBRATE THE GIFT OF CREATION! Join us on the first Saturday of each month to simply pray for the safety of babies and for God s love and healing for their parents should they choose abortion. We will meet on September 6 th from 9am to 11am, near the Hillcrest Abortion Clinic located on Rte 40 west and Johnnycake Rd. next to Shirley s Diner. Join us then for 20-30 minutes or more, and be a PEACEFUL, PRAYERFUL WITNESS to the sanctity of life. For more info call Grace Kissane at 410-730-0201. JESUS LOVES YOU! HE'S CRAZY ABOUT YOU! The first time many of us heard this was from Fr. Arek Ochalek who spent his first 3 years in America with us as Associate Pastor. Now 1 st Lt. Ochalek is about to embark on the next phase of his adventure with Jesus by starting the Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course on his way to active service in the US Army. If you would like to write a note to him to let him know how his ministry brought you closer to Jesus -- "our Best Friend: the Jewish Carpenter who loves us to pieces" -- please bring it to the Parish Office. We will gather them and give them to him before he leaves. Please drop it off by 3pm on Saturday, September 6 th and we will make sure he gets it before he ships out for Chaplain Boot Camp. For questions, please contact Marianne Faulstich at 301-854-3088. FOOD DRIVE NEXT WEEKEND Next week is our monthly food drive. Please help us help the hungry by bringing a St. Louis Bag of Food to church next weekend. This is what is in our bags: 1 box cereal, 1 box powdered milk, 1 box spaghetti, 1 jar spaghetti sauce, 1 jar peanut butter, 1 can green vegetable, 1 can fruit, 2 boxes of macaroni and cheese, 2 cans of tuna fish, 2 cans soup, 2 cans baked beans. Bring a bag or part of a bag. It all helps and goes the next day to the poor. SAVE THE DATE The St. Louis Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 2579 is sponsoring a Women s Communion Breakfast on Saturday, September 13 th. Plan to join us for Mass at 8am with the breakfast immediately following. Tickets are $9/adult and $5/children under 10. Tickets will be sold after Masses on September 6/7. For more info contact Geri at 240-755-3003 or mikegeri@comcast.net.

WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY The Women s Bible Study will begin on September 9 th from 9:30am to 11:30am in Room 305 of the Pastoral Center. This year we will be studying Hebrews and Romans. It is a wonderful time to share the Word of God and learn how it can apply to our own lives. All women are welcome and child care is available for children 2yrs and older. For more information call Joan Schenk at 410-418-9687 or Pat Finnegan at 410-730-4793. BABYSITTER NEEDED FOR WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY We are also in need of someone to babysit occasionally for the Women s Bible Study on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am to 11:30am. If interested please call Joan Schenk at 410-418-9687 or Pat Finnegan at 410-730-4793. SCIENCE AND RELIGION FORUM AT ST LOUIS CHURCH Does Science Make Belief in God Obsolete? On September 21 st at 4pm St. Louis will sponsor a talk by William D. Phillips, Ph.D., a winner of the 1997 Nobel Prize in Physics. Dr. Phillips is an engaging and affable speaker whose talk, Ordinary Faith, Ordinary Science will address the compatibility of his more than 35 years of science with his lifelong faith in God. After his presentation in the Pastoral Center Social Hall, there will be a reception with light refreshments. Registration is free. Please RSVP to 410-531-6040 or e-mail Fr. James Sorra at jsorra@stlouisparish.org. UPCOMING RETREATS The ACTS RETREATS are right around the corner (A-doration, C-ommunity, T-heology, S-ervice) Men s Retreat: September 11 (6pm) to September 14 (11am) Women s Retreat: October 16 (6pm) to October 19 (11am). Bon Secours Spiritual Center in Marriottsville, Maryland. (Financial aid is available.) For information, contact Fr. Dominique (410-531-6040 or dperidans@stlouisparish.org). Try a dynamic weekend away with the guy or the gals: satisfy the hunger in your heart, rise above routine, answer the questions. BLESSING OF ANIMALS Join us October 5 th at 3:30pm, when we commemorate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with the Blessing of Animals. Bring your pets, large and small, to the front of the Church, for a brief prayer service and blessing, as we celebrate the joy of God s creation. YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY St. Louis Young Adult Ministry (SLYA) welcomes Catholic young adults (single, married, married with children) ages 18-35, and connects them through a balance of social, service and spiritual events. SLYA is a member of the Howard County Regional Young Adult Ministry. If you would like more information, please contact Kristen Daub (kdaub@stlouisparish.org) or Lora Atkinson (seekingtruth03@yahoo.com). UPCOMING EVENTS Our monthly Holy Hour with Praise and Worship will resume in September! SCHOOL NEWS 2008/2009 SCHOOL YEAR OPENINGS St. Louis School has openings in grades Pre-K (afternoon session only) through 4 th for the 2008/2009 school year. Please call the office at 410-531-6664 for information and an application. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Opening Dates for Religious Education Classes September 15: Opening Catechist Meeting - 7:00pm September 17: First WIRED Class - 7:30pm September 20: First ACT NOW Class - 11:00am September 27: First Saturday Religious Ed. Class (grades K-5) - 9:00am & 11:00am September 28: First EDGE Class 9:30am September 29: First Monday Religious Ed. Class (grades 6-10) - 7:00pm October 5: First WEE PRAISE - 9:30 & 11:15 Masses October 5: Faith in the Family 2:00pm in the gym Mandatory Parent Meeting First Reconciliation/First Communion Preparation for all 2 nd Graders: 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 Holy Communion. 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 in early September to all 2 nd grade students who are currently registered in our religious education program, enrolled in St. Louis School or eligible to begin preparation. 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. Please don t wait another minute Register Now! All of us in the office of religious education are looking forward to another fun filled year with your little ones and big kids too! Have you registered yet? From Wee Praise (for our 3, 4 & 5 year olds) to Family Religious Education (for the entire family), there s a place for everyone; all are WELCOME!! Please visit us at www.stlouisparish.org/reled for a schedule of classes being offered, our 2008-2009 calendar and also to download a registration form for your family. Information specific to Wee Praise can be found at www.stlouisparish.org/weepraise Remember Register Now! (some classes are already closed)

YOUTH DIRECTOR S COMMENTS One of the toughest parts of my work here is to be forced to go to amusement parks during the summer. I was made to play at Hershey Park not once but twice in June and August. Rough life, huh? Anyway, just a few weeks ago, I was enjoying some time people watching and found myself next to Canyon River Rapids and other water park rides. I noticed something there: Everyone was laughing and shouting and generally in good spirits! (Except for one little boy crying because someone had stepped on his hand it wasn t me, I swear!) Anyway, for the most part, there was much fun and happiness, at least temporarily! Do you believe that Jesus wants you to be happy? Not just for a few hours at some amusement park, but forever and always? It s true! Part of what we believe is that God wants us to be truly fulfilled, to be deeply happy and satisfied. (Read John 10:10) Are you really happy right now? If so, thank Jesus for your joy. If not, turn to Him and ask for some of that abundant life that He offers! Then, be open and ready for the ride of your life (better than any roller coaster ride, too!) PLEASE KNOW THAT I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU. SPECIAL REQUEST: We are in need of catechists and mentors for our Grades 6-10 Monday Evening Religious Education. No need to have experience. We will train you! If interested, please call Pat at 410-531-6668. Is God calling you? MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY August 31 st CYM Lunches to the Homeless September 3 rd Catechist & Mentor Training September 5 th HS CYM Open Gym from 7-10pm September 7 th & 9 th Confirmation classes begin. Please pray for them. September 12 th MS Dance from 7-10pm. Tickets on sale in the Religious Education office starting September 2nd. September 14 th & 21 st Deeper Waters (Tentative). For more info contact Kristen kdaub@stlouisparish.org September 15 th Opening Catechist Meeting at 6:30pm September 16 th MS Youth Council Meeting from 6-7pm. Pizza, Prayer and Planning! September 19 th Mystery Trip for MS & HS from 6-10pm September 28 th Youth Mass at 9:30am SHRINE OF ST. ANTHONY Recurring Events: Daily Mass, Monday thru Friday, 12 noon (Tuesday Mass includes the Novena to St. Anthony) First Friday Healing Mass, 7:30pm Third Sunday Healing Mass, 3:00pm Confession, Wednesday, 4:00pm-5:00pm and Friday, 7:00-8:00pm (except for First Friday of each month) Daily Evening Prayer is suspended for the summer and will resume in the fall Upcoming Events: September 17, Liturgy in honor of the Stigmata of St. Francis, 7:30pm October 3, Death of St. Francis, 7:30pm October 4, Celebration of the Feast of St. Francis, 12pm October 5, Concert Under the Arches in Honor of St. Francis, 6pm A light supper will be served along with entertainment by Mike & Kim Dvorak, musicians of contemporary praise and worship music. Registration required; cost is $25. October 5, Blessing of the Animals, 2pm Unless otherwise noted, all above events are held at the Shrine of St. Anthony at 12290 Folly Quarter Rd in Ellicott City. For more info call 410-531-2800 or visit www.companionsofstanthony.org. TRAVELERS LOOKING FOR MASS TIMES To find church locations and Mass schedules while traveling or on vacation in the U.S.A., call 1-410-676-6000, or go to www.masstimes.org. ANNUAL CRAB FEAST Mark your calendars for September 7 from 1-6pm for a Crab Feast to benefit the Franciscan Friars of Ellicott City Education Fund for seminarian support. The Feast is held at Martin s East, 9000 Pulaski Hwy in Baltimore. Tickets are $50 and tables of 10 are encouraged. Advance sales/payments only. Call Denise Livesay at 410-531-9200 today or visit companionsofstanthony.org. EVENT TO EDUCATE WOMEN ABOUT HEALTH DISEASE The Mid-Atlantic Cardiovascular Foundation sponsors Woman to Woman, Heart to Heart, on September 20 th, from 8am to 4pm at two location: St. Agnes Hospital, 900 Caton Ave. in Baltimore, and Union Memorial Medical Center, 201 E. University Parkway. The events seek to educate people about the various health challenges faced by women, including heart disease and other serious illnesses. For more information or to register, visit http://www.macvfoundation.org or call 410-825-2372. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL at the BASILICA Catholic Charities Christmas Festival at the Basilica will be held December 11 th at 7:30pm, bringing together many friends for a festive occasion to benefit The Jenkins Senior Living Community by helping to build a pavilion on the campus. This year s lively holiday concert includes traditional Christmas music and carols. The Concert Artists of Baltimore and the Cathedral of Mary our Queen Choir will be performing. A coffee, wine and dessert reception will follow at the Catholic Center. All tickets are $125 and include the reception after the concert. Please call 410-646-6544 for more information and to purchase tickets.