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Volume 42 Issue 4 June, 2019
Mary Mother of the Church
Managing Editor: Jackie Wilson Reproduction: Trish Willmering Post Office Delivery: Jim Krull
FROM YOUR PASTOR Fr. Chuck Barthel 894-1373
PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN Barbara Foley 892-8932
SPOTLIGHT ON
STEWARDSHIP
UPDATE STAFF
Because of a variety of sacramental celebrations and graduations, some of you might have missed the following article, which appeared in the May 19th Sunday bulletin.
Could You Help Me, Please? Over the past six months, a number of parishioners have received either a text or an email from me asking for some iTunes cards which I wanted to give to young patients at Cardinal Glennon Hospital, some gift cards for families in need or a request just to call me. As with all scams, your generous heart strings are being played. For your own protection and peace of mind, I will never ask for any personal or financial support for any project via an email or a text. Any request you receive via email or text that is supposedly from me — no matter how charming, convincing or sincere it may be — is to be treated as a hoax and deleted. The only way I will communicate electronically with the parish is through Flock Note, the parish email software; but the communication will be informational and not a request for assistance. Fr. Chuck Barthel
Since this is my last Update article, I’d like to share some thoughts I’ve felt strongly about, from the author Mathew Kelly. This is based on the book he wrote about “The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity,” Just the title alone peaked my interest. What about Christianity?? Well, the biggest lie is that we, as frail, weak, difficult humans can be “holy” even though some, like myself, think how can I be holy like the saints or many famous “holy” folks in history. I always seem to offend someone! Well, here is the good news and not so difficult to do. Mr. Kelly suggests that we can do/have “holy moments.” Those moments can be as simple as opening the door for someone, picking up groceries for our neighbor, taking an invalid/someone who cannot drive to church, even cleaning my bathroom/or someone else’s (which I hate to do) because it is healthy/hygienic for the family. So many little things can make for a better, thoughtful life, not only for yourself, but for others. So, don’t despair; we do many of these little moments daily, and they do add up making us better people. God bless you as you do your “holy moments” and in doing so think of the dear Lord’s love for you.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
GRADUATES!
This month’s spotlight is on a special group of people that has stepped up to fill a gap in our Parish Music Ministry. It was several months in the making; but we now have Musicians who have answered the call to provide a contemporary style of music for our weekend liturgies. For several months now they have been presenting their musical offerings at the 11:00 Mass once a month. We are very grateful for this group of Musicians that has given of their time and talent to enhance and enliven our parish liturgies. Look on page 2 to see who this group of musicians is.
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FAITH COMMUNITY NURSE Michele Venable 894-1373 [email protected]
PARISH COUNCIL SECRETARY Melissa Lavallee 780-4993
THE SPOTLIGHT’S ON......
Our Praise and Worship Band This group of Singers and Musicians includes Leader/Guitarist/Vocalist: Mark Kotcher, Cellist/Vocalist: Mark Benmuvhar, Bassist/Vocalist: SteveWilliams,
and Drummer/Percussionist: Chris Berra. We are grateful to this group of fine gentlemen that has
stepped forward to handle the duties of planning and fulfilling the music for the 11:00 Mass once a month.
Blessings to all of you! Thanks for your time and talent!
Submitted by Ken Barnes and Mary Ann Blankinship
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Ed Lewandowski 894-1373 [email protected] I have been blessed to spend the last 2 years taking notes for
our amazing Parish Council; but my time has come to an end. Please welcome Sandy Hoffmann as our new Parish Council Secretary! She, along with the other new Council members will be welcomed at the 9 AM Mass on June 9th. The next Parish Council meeting is June 27th at 7 PM. All are welcome to attend!
The minutes from all Parish Council meetings are published on the Mary Mother website at www.marymother.org. As always, please let me know if you have any questions!
We celebrate and honor our youth who received the Sacrament of Confirmation administered by Bishop Mark Rivituso! Elsie Rene Biggs, Madison Clare Briscoe, Daniel Patrick Butler, Maura Teresa Clancy, Zachary Andrew Dolter, Cooper Blaise Foster, Anthony Leo Gandolfo, Nicholas Ignatius George, Caiden Sebastian Harris, Trenton John Ladd, Teresa Marie Laramie, Natalie Marie McKean, Hannah Teresa Nguyen, Brianna Kateri Pinson, Jessica Rose Pinson, William Sebastian Raftery, Michael Anthony Ruggeri SIGN UP NOW for Vacation Bible School here at Mary Mother: JULY 15-19, 2019 (ages 3 through Grade 5 inclusive), 9am to Noon Monday through Friday. Register on line at www.marymother.org or get a form in the vestibule and join us for “ROAR: Life is Wild, God is Good!” Deadline: July 1. 2019 - 2020 PSR Registration: Households of children who participated in PSR this past year, please watch your email for notice of registration meeting dates to be announced. New parishioners or first-time registrants, we look forward to welcoming you and your child (ren); call Ed at (314) 894-1373 ext. 218 or leave a message and a good time to return your call.
On behalf of the Health Ministry Commission, Thank you to AMY KELEMEN for serving as Chairperson for the past 2 years. We are so grateful that Amy will stay on as secre-tary. We welcome our new chairperson, MARYANN SCHULTE, with open arms. And new members are always welcome! This seems a good time to address the healthy aspects of “getting involved.” For most people and in most cases, being in a group that has a good purpose is mentally, emotionally and spiritually healthy. It is natural to lean toward groups where we feel we can use our strengths and avoid those we know little about, feel less confident in “trying out.” We are called to community and…who knows, that just might mean “trying something new.” In this, we can grow! It’s summer; great things await you! “And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Fa-ther through him.” Colossians 3:17
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The new members of the Parish Council will be commissioned on Sunday, June 9 (Pentecost Sunday) at
the 9 A.M. Mass. The new members are: Fred Kotcher, Vice-Chairman Sandy (and Howard) Hoffman, Secretary Rob Telthorst, Christian Service Commission Mary Ann Schulte, Health Ministry Commission Carol Mason, Liturgy Commission Becky McDonnell, Social Commission Alex Norrenberns, Youth Commission
Please welcome them.
They are replacing these outgoing members: Barb Foley, Chairperson Melissa Lavallee, Secretary Bill Peters, Christian Service Commission Amy Kelemen, Health Ministry Commission Mary Anne Howe, Liturgy Commission Pat Tobin, Social Commission Luke Kotcher, Youth Commission Please thank them for their service to our parish family.
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Summer will soon be here. Several Major Projects for Mary Mother of the Church will be directed to our aging facility. Exterior - Canopies have been installed over the vestibule entry doors to reduce the effects of the sun bleaching and swelling the doors. The wood fence that was damaged due to high winds will be replaced with a sight proof chain-link fence. The parking lot damaged areas will be patched, cracks caulked and lots sealed. In a few years the parking lots will require resurfacing. Tentatively scheduled last year for the fall of 2020, the repairs should allow the resurfacing to be postponed until 2021 or 2022. When required, it will be a major cost. Tuck pointing and sheet metal repairs will be complete on the north side of the facility. Interior - Cooling unit for the kitchen refrigerator has been replaced. Parish communications will be improved with a new telephone system, PSR intercom intruder alarm, and access control for the church.
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMISSION
Carl Cooper 200-9138 [email protected]
LITURGY NOTES Ken Barnes 894-1373 [email protected]
This is my Last Update article as the Chairman of the Christian Service Commission. The Bridge Bread sale will be held on June 1st and 2nd for this month.
Room at the Inn will have their next weekend on the third Friday, July 19th. Congratulations to Ed Olander for his grant of $700 from the Walmart Foundation for the 3 Sandwich Shoppes. The Christian Service Commission invites you to The Legend Singers Choral Ensemble on Sunday, June 2, from 6:00—7:15 P.M. This will be held at 808 N. Mason Road in Creve Coeur. Admission is free; there will be a reception following the celebration. A memorial tribute to Helen Sloan was recently celebrated. Helen was dedicated to MCU’s Break the Pipeline Campaign and to the Juvenile Justice Task Force. She trav-eled to Jefferson City many times to meet with and work with lobbyists and legislators. She worked in groups in the Missouri Coalition to Raise the age from 17 to 18 to be tried as an adult. The legislation was passed in 2018. She was still active with the Juvenile Justice Task Force until her illness which led to her passing on April 15. We Thank You, Helen, for all your caring support. Jammin’ for Justice on June 20 will be held at The Ready Room, 4195 Manchester in the Grove.
CHRISTIAN SERVICE COMMISSION
Bill Peters 314-8458704 [email protected]
* * * IMPORTANT!! * * * If you would prefer not to receive a printed copy of the Update and to access it on our Mary Mother website (www.marymother.org), please indicate that preference below. You can send it to the parish office, marking it ATTENTION: Jackie Wilson, or email at [email protected]. I/We prefer to access the Update on Mary Mother’s website. Please remove me/us from the Update mailing list: Name: ___________________________________ Address: _____________________________________ Email address (for reminder): ______________________
Prayer will Light up Your Life.
YOU are important in
GOD’S PLAN.
Hey, Saints of Mary Mother (as our former Pastor , Fr .
T. was fond of saying): here’s just a reminder that back in
March of 2018, Pope Francis decreed that the Monday
after Pentecost would be the Memorial of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. So, as we did last
year, we will once again be celebrating this day as our
Parish Feast Day with the following activities on
Monday, June 10:
8:30 AM Mass in church followed by a reception
in the Rectory;
7:00 PM Evening Prayer in church followed by a
reception in the Parish Hall. Once again, a few words from Pope Francis about the
feast: “The joyous veneration given to the Mother of God
by the contemporary Church, in light of reflection on the
mystery of Christ and on his nature, cannot ignore the
figure of a woman, the Virgin Mary, who is both the
Mother of Christ and Mother of the Church.” The
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the
Church, should be inscr ibed in the Roman Calendar on
the Monday after Pentecost and be now celebrated every
year.” Let’s gather and celebrate!
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My Parish Council term as Liturgy Chairperson is ending; but I will remain as part of our hard-working team as Eucharistic Minister chair. Thank you to my great team for their love of meaningful liturgies and to Fr. Chuck and Ken for their knowledge of liturgy and their gentle guidance. Thank You to our wonderful Ministers of Music and our great Choirs. Special Thanks to those of you who chaired one of the Liturgical Seasons, and thanks to your teams. What spiritual seasons they were! We hope you will have the opportunity to meet and work with our new Chairperson, Carol Mason. Carol is relatively new to our parish. She will be a great chairperson. Welcome, Carol! We pray that our Liturgies have inspired you to answer the call to become more active in our parish. Please consider becoming a Hospitality Minister, an Adult Server, or part of a Liturgy Planning Team. Perhaps your children would like to become a Server or join the Children’s Choir. Remember me for that old saying, “What’s missing from our LITRGIES?” It’s “U.” Please join us in making more great LITURGIES.
SOCIAL COMMISSION Pat Tobin 636-782-1012 [email protected]
LITURGY COMMISSION Mary Anne Howe 314-892-6396
Sensational Seniors visited Chandler Hill Winery and Daniel Boone Home on May 9th. A Summer Pot Luck is planned for June 13th with a special speaker. A Magic Chef House Tour and Lunch is planned for July 11th. Mark your calendars for August 8th for an Evening Pot Luck Dinner. Bridge Bread monthly sales at Mary Mother continue to benefit this non-profit organization in their efforts to provide vocational training, employment, and community outreach to assist the homeless. Perhaps you read our own Anita Anton’s faith-based article in the May 11th edition of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. She wrote about the Bridge Bread program. Please support our next sale on June 1st and 2nd. Bridge Bread is also a regular vendor at the Tower Grove Farmers Market. We extend our sympathy to the family of Daryl Pitchford, Bakery Manager and Board Member who died suddenly on Friday, May 3, 2019. Fish Fry: Read about the Fish Fr ies in a separate ar ticle by Susan Krieger on page 5. YACHT Club sponsored a wine-tasting event on April 14th. Watch for upcoming fun! “Spirit Wear” deliveries included 51 shirts and 24 tees. Special appreciation to parishioner, Wendy Franklin, and Geiger for making this project a reality.
The Book Fair was held from Fr iday, May 17th through Sunday, May 19th with nearly 20,000 donated books! Start saving for next year, including CDs, DVDs, Books on Tape, and puzzles. The “Entertainment Committee” hosted the 8th grade Confirmation luncheon on Good Friday, April 19th after their Passion “Mime” practice. This committee also hosted 100 parishioners at our 2nd “Annual” Reception following the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 20th. Thank you to the volunteer angels who served to provide a radiant light and bold witness to our community. Thank you for these past two years when I’ve had the honor to serve our Parish Council under the Social Commission. My heart is filled with gratitude for the generosity of faith I’ve witnessed from Mary Mother’s many volunteers! Please join me in welcoming your new Social Commission Chair, Becky McDonnell. We met on May 1, to share notes; and I’m delighted you’re going to be in her excellent care.
HEALTH MINISTRY Amy Kelemen 314-288-8931
May God’s wondrous love be yours
on Father’s Day and always
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Fish Fry Raffle baskets. It was another overwhelming success. We were able to raise $2,388 for the parish. On Saturday, June 1st starting at 9:30am in the Parish Hall, with a continental breakfast, we will have our Garden Tour. Come hear a presentation from a Bee Keeper. Then we will travel around the South County area to see 4 amazing gardens. The time and talent these gardeners put into their yards is truly amazing. There will be no rain date, so please pray for good weather. Blood Pressure Screening - June 8th and 9th after all Masses. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, July 16th at 7pm. Please join us as our meetings are open to anyone and everyone in our parish. No medical experience required.
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TITHING
March 2019 – 5 Sundays $966 each agency
Feed My People – Provides emergency food and many other social services to the poor in South County. Whole Kids Outreach – Provides health and wellness services in five poverty stricken rural counties in southern Missouri, with a goal of preventing child abuse. Bakhita Spiritual Companions – Provides spiritual guidance and support to survivors of human trafficking. Let’s Start - Assists women who are discharged from prison to face the challenge of integrating back into society, with support for housing, education, counseling, and job searches. St. Pius V Immigrant and Refugee Program – Direct outreach to immigrants and refugees around St. Pius V parish. Direct services provided to the poor including medicine, rent, and clothing on an emergency basis. Marian Middle School - All-girls’ private middle school in the St. Louis community serving urban adolescent youth in a faith-based environment. People to People – Direct aid, including medical, food and water, to the people in Haiti, 80% of whom live in direct poverty.
April, 2019 - 4 Sundays
$1,123 each agency St. Augustine Wellston Center – Helps support the members of the former five parish communities that merged to become St. Augustine Parish. Services include a food pantry, thrift store, employment counseling, health services and a GED program. Mary Ryder Home – Serves St. Louis’ most vulnerable senior women, nourishing their social, physical and emotional needs, and enhancing their quality of life through compassionate care. St. Peter and Paul Meals Program – Feeds poor and homeless in the community. Donations are used for food and supplies. Most Holy Trinity Parish – Assists an inner-city parish in the Hyde Park area in its efforts to revitalize the neighborhood. Lemay Child and Family Center – Provides early care and education to children in a diverse, nurturing environment, and strengthening families by promoting children’s healthy physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development.
FOR ALL HE IS,
HE GETS JUST FATHER’S DAY.
MAKE IT SPECIAL.
Many, many THANKS to all who participated in our 2019 Fish Fries: attended, worked and/or provided the delicious desserts. We had several new, first-time workers participate as well as MANY who are our Fish Fry “regulars;” what a wonderful reflection of the family and community spirit here at Mary Mother! Total attendance was down from last year, possibly since we held them later in Lent. Our net Revenue was $3,627.36. We have our 2020 dates already set; we will start with the first Friday in Lent, so please mark your calendars: February 28th, March 13th and March 27th. Again, thank you to all who participated! See you in 2020!
IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS JUNE 1: Garden Tour star ting at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Tickets on sale in the vestibule after Masses JUNE 1 and 2: Bridge Bread sale JUNE 2: Solemnity of the Ascension JUNE 9: Solemnity of Pentecost Commissioning of new Parish Council members at 9:00 a.m. Mass JUNE 10: Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church: See the article by our Liturgy Director, Ken Barnes, on page 3. JUNE 22 and JUNE 23: Rock Church Summer Food Drive JULY 6 and 7: Bridge Bread sale JULY 15—JULY 19: Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day. See the article by our Director of Religious Education, Ed Lewandowski on page 2.
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION Karen Karr 416-1992
YOUTH COMMISSION Luke Kotcher 714-8640 [email protected]
ATHLETIC COMMISSION Judy Peckham 724-0553 [email protected]
Registration is now open for the Fall Sports: CYC Soccer 1st-HS, Instructional Soccer, and CYC Volleyball 3rd-HS. Sign up at assumptionstl.org/sign-up-my-child Assumption hosts Men’s Softball from May 23 through August 15. All men are invited to play. There are no teams; just pay $5 to play. Come whenever you want to play! Beep Ball: On July 13…a fundraiser hosted by the Assumption Athletic Association to raise awareness of blindness and vision impairments. It is a softball game where sighted people (wearing blindfolds) play alongside visually impaired players. All are welcome to join in this event.
We welcome the new Parish Council Youth Representative: Alex Norrenberns! Our upcoming events:
Prayer group every Wednesday night from 8-9 in the Youth Room
June 9th at the 9:00 Mass is the installation of all of the new Parish Council members
June 9th is also our Outdoor Lit Rosary and ice cream social afterwards on the parking lot
June 16th there is no Youth Group because of Father’s Day
This month, things seem to be slowing down in the Christian Formation Commission. As I’m sitting here writing, my door leading out to the deck is open. We‘re having one of those rare, beautiful spring days. I’m having the opportunity to live in the moment; and it’s beautiful. For me, it’s easy to see the beauty and greatness of God in nature. As everything comes back to life, I’m reminded of the Resurrection of our Lord, which we just celebrated, and are continuing to celebrate. A wild dove landed in a flower pot on my deck earlier this spring. I kept trying to drive her away, but she kept coming back. Suffice to say, I now have two baby doves, as well as mom and dad, who have kept the babies warm and well fed. Just like the birds, God never gives up on us. When we receive Him, a beautiful gift is deposited and hatched in our souls.
ANY MAN CAN BE
A FATHER BUT IT TAKES
SOMEONE SPECIAL TO BE A DADDY
LORD, MAKE ME
AN INSTRUMENT
OF YOUR PEACE
BRING A CHILD
UP IN THE WAY
OF THE LORD
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Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
June 2019
For more details, go to: https://www.marymother.org/calendar-1
1 9am Contemplative Prayer Group 9:30am Garden Tour 3:30pm Confessions 5:30pm bridge bread sales 5:30pm Jonah Team
2 Solemnity of the Ascension 9am Jonah Team 9am bridge bread sales
3 9:05am AA Group 12:30pm Pickleball 6pm Pickleball 7pm Men's Prayer Grp
4 9am Adoration 9am Quilting 9am TOPS 9am Walking/PAC 7pm Speaker's Circle 7pm SVDP Mtg 7:30pm Youth Commission Mtg
5 9am Adoration 9:30am Tai Chi 12:30pm Pickleball 5:30pm Children's Choir 7pm ProLife Mtg 7pm Subdivision Mtg 7:15pm COMBINED Choirs 8pm Youth Prayer Grp 9pm Men's Basketball
6 9am Walking/PAC 10:30am Zumba 4pm Adoration 5pm Yoga 7pm Liturgy Mtg 7pm *NO* Contemporary Choir 7:15pm Prayer Grp
7 8:30am Meat Slicing (For SS II) 6pm Pickleball
8 9am Day of Reflection 3:30pm Confessions 5:30pm BP Screening
9 Solemnity of Pentecost 9am BP Screenings 9am Children's Choir Sings at 9am Mass (Pentecost) 9am Combined Choirs at 9am Mass 9am PC Commissioning at Mass
10 9:05am AA Group 12:30pm Pickleball 6pm Pickleball 7pm Men's Prayer Grp
11 9am Adoration 9am Quilting 9am Sandwich Shoppe II 9am TOPS 9am Walking/PAC 6:30pm Athletic Mtg 7pm Speaker Circle 7pm Women Sharing Faith 7:30pm Adult Volunteers Mtg (youth group)
12 9am Adoration 9:30am Tai Chi 12:30pm Pickleball 7pm ACTS Core Team 7pm Young Women's Prayer Group 8pm Youth Prayer Grp 9pm Men's Basketball
13 9am Walking/PAC 10:30am Zumba 12pm Sensational Seniors Meeting & Lunch 4pm Adoration 5pm Yoga 7pm Contemporary Choir 7pm Christian Svc Commission 7:15pm Prayer Grp
14 6pm Pickleball
15 Missionary speaking at all Masses - church 9am Contemplative Prayer Grp 12pm Uniform pickup (Athletics garage) 3:30pm Confessions
16 Missionary speaking at all Masses - church 11am Praise & Worship Band at 11 am Mass 12pm UPDATE Due 7pm Youth Group rec nite
17 9:05am AA Group 12:30pm Pickleball 6pm Pickleball 6:30pm CPR/AED 7pm Men's Prayer Grp
18 8:30am Meat Slicing (for Sandwich Shoppe III) 9am Adoration 9am Quilting 9am TOPS 9am Walking/PAC 6pm Ad/Fin Mtg 6:30pm Sandwich Shoppe III 7pm Health Ministry Mtg 7pm Speaker Circle 7pm SVDP Mtg
19 9am Adoration 9:30am Tai Chi 12:30pm Stitching 12:30pm Pickleball 8pm Youth Prayer Grp 9pm Men's Basketball
20 9am Walking/PAC 10:30am Zumba 4pm Adoration 5pm Yoga 7pm Contemporary Choir 7:15pm Prayer Grp
21 11:30am Friday Friends 6pm Pickleball
22 ROCK CHURCH SUMMER FOOD DRIVE - Parish Hall 3:30pm Confessions
23 ROCK CHURCH SUMMER FOOD DRIVE - Parish Hall
24 9am Sensational Sr planning mtg 9:05am AA Group 12:30pm Pickleball 1pm Meat Slicing (for SS I) 6pm Pickleball 7pm Men's Prayer Grp
25 9am Adoration 9am Quilting 9am Sandwich Shoppe I 9am TOPS 9am Walking/PAC 7pm Women Sharing Faith
26 9am Adoration 9:30am Tai Chi 12:30pm Pickleball 7pm Young Women's Prayer Grp 8pm Youth Prayer Grp 9pm Men's Basketball
27 9am Walking/PAC 10:30am Zumba 4pm Adoration 5pm Yoga 7pm Contemporary Choir 7pm Parish Council 7:15pm Prayer Grp
28 6pm Pickleball
29 1pm Private Party 3:30pm Confessions
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