saint ferdinand church 1765 charbonier road ~ florissant

Saint Ferdinand Church 1765 Charbonier Road ~ Florissant, MO 63031-5403 314-837-3165 ~ www.stferdinandstl.org

Pastor Rev. Michael Murphy Associate Pastor Rev. Nicholas Muenks Permanent Deacon Deacon Philip Hutsler Permanent Deacon Deacon Jack Hofmann Retired Deacon Deacon Peter Gounis

Director of Music Mary Krummey School Principal Anna Davis Office Manager Dana Wiele Parish Secretary Jan Keenoy

Mass Schedule Weekend Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7, 9, 11 AM Weekday Masses Monday - Friday 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM Saturday 8 AM Holy Day/Holiday Mass Check bulletin for details

Confessions Saturday, 3:30 to 4:30 PM or by appointment

Adoration Chapel Daily from 9 AM-6PM; Tuesdays 9 AM—10 PM Weds. & Thurs. 9 AM—9 PM Famous Fish Fry - 314-839-5312 3:00 PM—7:00 PM Dine-in/Carry out

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Pg. 2 November 7, 2021

COMMUNION ON TONGUE This is a reminder that those who wish to receive communion on the tongue must receive it from a priest or deacon and should wait to receive communion at the end of the line to minimize the possibility of contamination in case of contact with the tongue. The Archdiocese has asked us to continue to follow these protocols in order to protect those among us who are immuno-compromised and others who are vulnerable.

Our R.C.I.A. Program and our Thursday Night Catechism continues. Please join us on a journey that will answer many of your questions about the Catholic faith and practices. Sessions will be held most Thursdays from 7—9 PM in the Duchesne Hall and will run until the Triduum next April. Whether you are just beginning your faith journey or you've been at it many years, you'll certainly deepen your faith. Call the Parish Office at 3141-837-3165 for more information or to register for R.C.I.A. Those who are interested in Adult Faith are invited to attend any of the sessions you choose.

R.C.I.A / THURSDAY NIGHT CATECHISM

November 4 Church History

November 11 Social Justice

November 18 Advent Presentation

November 25 Happy Thanksgiving, No session

[reclaim!] your dreams

your voice your time

your health your hope for the future

your spirituality

What do you need to reclaim in your life? No matter what it is you need to reclaim, we invite you to join us for Matthew Kelly’s VIRTUAL event [reclaim!] on November 9 at 7:00 PM CST and unleash a new level of fulfillment and purpose in your life! To register go to: www.dynamiccatholic.com/events/reclaim.html

Remembering Our Loved Ones During the month of November the Church remembers and prays for those who have

died; family members and friends. We would like to display, in loving memory, pictures of our parish’s deceased loved ones on tables in

the Gathering Space.

Please bring to church framed pictures, no larger than 5X7 and place them on the

display tables. (Please write your name/phone number on

the back) These pictures will remind us that death does

not have the last word. Jesus Christ has conquered death and in Jesus our family and

friends continue to live and love!

The pictures will remain until the weekend before Thanksgiving, November 20-21, when

you can bring them home.

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Helping aging religious. Elderly Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have offered their lives in service to others—educating the young, comforting the sick, and ministering to the less fortunate. Today, many are frail and need assistance. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps furnish medications, nursing care, and more. Please give generously to today’s special collection.

WE SAVED YOU A SEAT FOR A LIFE-CHANGING EVENT! From November 7 - 11 Mary, Mother of the Church (5901 Kerth Rd.) will sponsor a parish mission called “Change Our Hearts!” The mission will be led by Redemptorist Priest Fr. Peter Schavitz, C.Ss.R., a former Mary, Mother of the Church pastor. Over five nights, Fr. Pete will proclaim the Gospel through his own life, learning and experience. Each night explores faith topics such as the Bible,

Crucifix, Ashes, Bread, and the Altar. The parish mission will be introduced at all weekend Masses on November 6 and 7 and each evening session will begin at 6:30 PM in the church. For more information, call 314-894-1373. All are invited. Invite a family member, friend, or neighbor to join us! Kids are welcome (childcare will be provided). Lights refreshments served afterwards. We look forward to seeing you!


October 31, 2021 Envelopes $ 4,859 Loose $ 282 On-line $ 3,155 Total $ 8,296 All Saints $ 227 Chapel $ 45 First Offering $ 5 Parking Lot Donation $ 12 Permanent Diaconate $ 25 Poor Souls $ 11 Retired Religious $ 178 St. Vincent de Paul $ 535 Thanksgiving Day $ 55 Tuition Assistance $ 175 World Mission $ 117

THANK YOU to the all the parishioners who made their contributions.

Place your envelopes in the collection box at the entrance to church by the baptismal font, in the Parish Office door slot, by mail, using bill-pay through your bank or signing up for our Online Giving through our website.

Our weekly collections remain essential to the continued operation of our parish. We appreciate everyone who continues to make their contributions to our parish both financially and with your time and talent.

Online Giving is a convenient way to give to the church Check out the new site at www.osvhub.com/stferdinandstl Simply click on “create an account”. Then, enter the needed information, and submit. It’s that simple to give anytime and from anywhere using a computer, Smartphone or tablet. It can be used for recurring gifts to the church, or send a one-time gift if you are unable to attend Mass.

ADORATION CHAPEL OPEN CHAPEL HOURS

Monday, 11-Noon Thursday, 6-7 PM Friday, 12-1 PM

Saturday 12-1 PM

Please prayerfully consider spending an hour with Jesus.

Contact Debbie at 314-258-4112 if you are available for either of those hours.

YOU DID IT! You've said 31 Rosaries and made it to the end of the October Rosary Challenge. It may have been challenging at times, but the spiritual benefits are just beginning. Hopefully you have formed some habits along the way that you can carry with you to keep up your daily Rosary.

Tip for Praying the Rosary Daily Keep the promises of the Rosary and the inspiring stories close by to refer to whenever you need inspiration. Just in case you didn't copy the emails, contact Mary Krummey at [email protected] to get the information. Do this challenge again whenever you need a boost. Invite family and friends to participate and hold each other accountable. It's always easier to keep up when others are praying with you! "The Rosary is the most excellent form of prayer and the most efficacious means of attaining eternal life. It is the remedy for all our evils, the root of all our blessings. There is no more excellent way of praying!"

--Pope Leo XIII

REMINDER As of October 24, you have

to dial ALL 10 DIGITS

(including the area code)

when placing ALL phone

calls.

“W e can’t imagine loving a child whom we conceived more

than we love Andrew. It is amazing how he fits our personalities so well… Adopting Andrew has made us more aware of God’s power and of his love for us. We realize that he always has a perfect plan for our lives.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “An Adoption Love Story”

(respectlife.org/adoption-love-story)

FISH FRY PRICE INCREASE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 22 Fish: $16.10 pound, (original & Cajun) Pieces: $14.00 pound Shrimp: $1.15 each Chicken Tenders: $1.15 each Sides: Ind.-$2.00 Pint-$4.00 Quart-5.20 Desserts: $2.50 Condiments: $0.45 Drinks: soda, tea, milk 12 oz-1.50. 16oz- 1.75. 32 oz– 3.00 Coffee- 1.25 (free refills) Beer- 12 oz- $2.75 16oz- $3.25 24 oz- $4.50 Bottled Water: $1.00

DO ANYTHING I will go anywhere and do anything in order to communicate the love of Jesus to those who do not know him or have forgotten him

—St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

SAVE THE DATE!!! Sunday,

December 12, 2021 3 PM

St. Ferdinand Catholic Church A Living Rosary with Music, Scripture and Reflection on the Joyful Mysteries Look for more details TBA soon!


SCHOOL NEWS!! Just in time for the holidays, please

consider entering the raffle for the “Barrel of Cheer” to help pay for the cost of camp for 7th graders. Chances are one for $5 or 3 chances for $10. The raffle will be run from October 18 - November 12. Information to the right.

Thanksgiving break will be Wednesday, November 24-Friday, November 26. Classes will resume on Monday, November 29

The First Sunday of Advent is Sunday, November 28

There will be no school on Wednesday, December 8 for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Our Advent Program for PK, K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade will be held on Wednesday, December 15, at 7 PM

Our school, along with other Catholic schools in our area, are in need of substitute teacher to help cover when our teachers or their family members are sick, or need to take some much deserved time off. If you are aware of a friend or relative that would be interested and available to be a sub, please have them contact Mrs. Anna Davis for requirements and to apply at (314) 921-2201 or [email protected]

All interested applicants need to be in full compliance with the Prevent & Protect/Safe Environment regulations.

ST. FERDINAND PARISH …

TODAY, TOMORROW, FOREVER

The teachers and I have enjoyed and appreciated meeting with parents a guardians this week during conferences! Even though the time always seems short, having the opportunity to come together to work as a team for the benefit of our children is always a blessing.

Our Board of Directors has spent some time working on the strategic plan that will guide their work moving forward. The board is committed to making our school as solid and stable as possible. I am grateful for the work they are undertaking, as well as the support and dedication we have from the parish!

Blessings,

Mrs. Anna Davis

All Saints Academy—St. Ferdinand

To purchase raffle tickets for the “Barrel of Cheer” fill out the online form at https://payit.nelnet.net/form/hyQ73etL Participation for adults 21 and older! If you have any questions, contact [email protected]

IT TAKES MORE Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you an automobile. —Billy Sunday

DAY OF RECOLLECTION – DECEMBER 5, 2021

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH BONNE TERRE

You are invited to attend a Women’s Day of Recollection hosted by the Ladies of St. Joseph on December 5, 2021, following the 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Church, 15 St. Joseph Street, Bonne Terre, MO 63628. Light lunch served following Mass Adoration at 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM Benediction at 12:45 PM Speaker at 1:00 PM The invitation includes ladies in St. Joseph and St. Anne as well as all area Catholic women and neighboring parishes. Please RSVP by November 29, 2021 For further information or RSVP, please call Margie Candelaria at 573.315.7208 or St. Joseph Rectory at 573.358.2112. We hope you can join us!


St. Vincent de Paul is sponsoring HELP A FAMILY FOR

CHRISTMAS You have touched many lives through your St. Vincent de Paul Christmas program and our work continues. It is that time of year when we ask you to please consider helping a struggling family for Christmas! With the onset of COVID-19, so many families are hurt-ing and need our help. Let’s gather together to support those in our community who have not been as lucky dur-ing the pandemic. What is involved? Have a good idea of the amount you would like to donate. No amount is too small or large. You may reach out to families in several ways. All who wish to help with any amount, we are truly thankful. Those we serve have had a St. Vincent de Paul home visit and are within our parish boundaries. Please email [email protected] or call our phone line: 314.289.6101 ext. 2216

“Whatsoever you do to the least ones, you do unto me.” (Matthew 25:40)

St. Ferdinand SVDP

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20,

9 AM—3 PM Plan your Christmas shopping early! Church of the Magdalen's (South Kingshighway 63109) 29th Annual Holiday Craft Fair (juried) will be Saturday, November 20th from 9AM-3PM In the former St. Mary Magdalen school building. Approximately 40 juried crafters will present hand crafted items. Quilt Raffle, Attendance Raffle, Baked goods and BBQ (11AM -3PM) will be available. For more information, please call Cookie (314) 832-4531

The 2021 St Ferdinand Thanksgiving Dinner continues a tradition of free community Thanksgiving dinner. Many different faith traditions support the dinner. We are in need of volunteers help set-up, prepare and serve dinner on Thanksgiving Day. All are welcomed to come and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal and make new friends.

November 25, 2021 Two Serving Lines - Take Out Only

11:30 AM until 1:30 PM End time may be earlier, if we have no more food to serve.

Want more information? Or would like to volunteer? See St. Ferdinand parish’s web page at http://www.stferdinandstl.org and look for the turkey on the bottom. Click the first sentence, SignUp.com, to connect to our volunteer sign up. Or call the parish office at 314-837-3165; or send an e-mail to [email protected] Would you like to donate? please make your check payable to St. Ferdinand Thanksgiving Dinner and mail to: St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, 1765 Charbonier Road, Florissant, Mo. 63031

Our Mission: To provide a free dinner for anyone in the community that would enjoy a delicious meal and good company on Thanksgiving Day.


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BLOOD DRIVE Thursday, November 18th, 3-7 PM SCHAEFER HALL AT ST. NORBERT Leaves are falling, there is a chill in the air and we are still struggling with blood shortages. Please take some time on Thursday, November 18, to donate blood at the St. Norbert blood drive. This is a wonderful way to share your blessings as we enter this season of giving and gratitude. Donors are eligible for a long sleeve t-shirt or $10 gift card to Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Starbuck and a few other merchants. Please consider donation! Contact Pam Lesser 314-973-2110 to register

The Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council 2951

Meat Shoots All Proceeds to go toward Charity Food Baskets

When: November 7, 2021

Where: Duchesne Home Association Grounds (Formerly Known as Knights of Columbus Grounds)

50 Rue St. Francois St. Florissant, Mo 63031

Shoots Start at Noon Each Sunday

Free Beans Soup plus Food and Drinks are Available

Proceeds from these shoots help provide Food Baskets on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter to

Families in need. Please come to the shoot and help us help the needy.

MEALS-FOR-THE-POOR VOLUNTEERS The Meals-for-the-Poor-and-Homeless Program at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Soulard is looking for a group of ten people who would be willing to prepare and serve a meal to the homeless in the parish hall once a month on either the 4th or the 19th of the month. If interested or for more info, call Rachel Schoenberger at Sts. Peter and Paul 314-231-9923 or email [email protected]

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Ladies Auxiliary #2951 Invites you to attend

When: Sunday, November 14, 2021 Where: Duchesne Home Association Hall 50 Rue Saint Francois, Florissant, MO 63031

Time: Doors open at 12:30 PM, Bunco starts at 1 PM DETAILS: $20 per person in advance, $22 at the door

Lunch is included Basket Raffles and 50/50!

Prizes for: Most wins Most buncos Most losses

To reserve your seat or table, send a check payable to : St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Auxiliary 2951

MAIL TO: Jean Mudd 225 Glasgow Dr, Saint Charles, MO 63301

St. Ann’s Sodality Quilt Social Bingo Sunday, November 14, 2021

Holy Rosary Activity Center 716 E. Booneslick Rd., Warrenton

Doors open at 11:30 am Bingo starts at 12:30 pm

Lunch will be available

For more information contact Barb Schneider at 636-456-3567 or Parish

Office 636-456-3698 Ext. 1


This year, it seems the Lectionary’s scriptures not only reinforce the Catholic tradition of November prayer for our beloved departed, but also join with nature’s storms and the pandemic as well as humanity’s violent disasters to remind us that we are moving inexorably toward the end of history, both the world’s and our own. Today’s Old Testament reading prepares us for a fruitful hearing of the Gospel. The primary challenge set before us is an undoubted faith that prompts the total giving of self. That lesson is offered to us with an urgency matching November’s eschatological motif: the End and the Judgment. Two widows are presented, the Old Testament’s widow of Zarephath and the Gospel’s widow of the temple. Both exemplify faith-filled people who quietly give what they cannot afford: their all, for the glory of God and in the service of others. GREAT FAITH IS DEMANDED We quickly come to admire the Old Testament widow whom Elijah asks for help. The Zarephath widow is carrying only “a couple of sticks,” to cook her limited resources, “a handful of flour and a little oil,” fulfilling her personal responsibility, “for myself and my son” (1 Kings 17:12). Elijah’s request demands great faith and self-sacrifice of this poor widow, because providing such life-sustaining care to a “foreign” prophet puts the widow’s survival and her son’s at great risk: her religion is worshipping paganism’s false idol, Baal; her king is father of Jezebel, now wife of Elijah’s king Ahab. Elijah is fleeing the death-threatening wrath of both Jezebel and Ahab, whom Elijah infuriated by declaring that God had decreed a drought to punish them for corrupting Israel with Jezebel’s Baal-worship. Elijah makes the widow’s risk explicit by promising that her flour and oil will not fail by power of “the Lord, the God of Israel (not her god, Baal!)” (17:14). Therefore, faith is demanded both of the one who gives, the widow, and of the one who asks, Elijah. SELF-SACRIFICING GIFT Today’s Gospel episode takes place just after Jesus enters Jerusalem immediately before his Passion. Trustfully and with self-sacrifice, like Zarephath’s widow and the widow whom Jesus sees at the temple, Jesus will give his all for our redemption. Thus Jesus emphasizes of the widow he sees that her gift is unreserved: “from her poverty, all she had, her whole livelihood” (Mark 12:44). And, doubtlessly, Jesus saw himself and his self-giving in her and her self-giving. In Mark’s next chapter Jesus predicts the downfall of this very temple. So the widow’s unreserved giving from what she could not afford must have struck Jesus both as a victimization by others and, in the end, as a useless gift: the building controlled by the scribes’ manipulation was destined for destruction. Her giving became a vivid prefiguring of his own victimization by others in the unreserved giving of his very life, which would seem to many a useless gift, for Jesus would die and be buried. Only Jesus’ true disciples—are we?—believe that, by his resurrection, Jesus has become the Cornerstone of the new building, the Church, that replaces that torn-down temple. Therefore, we are to make our own gift of self to God in our unceasing gift of self-sacrificing love to others until Jesus comes again. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Inc.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITIONS Every four years, we engage in one of the core activities of our democratic system: a presidential election. Actually, the institution of election can be traced to traditions in the Church, and although bishops are no longer chosen in this way, abbots and abbesses (heads of monastic communities) have almost always been elected by full voting members of their communities. The lifetime appointment begins when the monks or nuns are gathered in “chapter” at the death or resignation of the abbot, and fortunately for all involved, campaigning is not allowed! The members of the community discern, with prayer to the Holy Spirit, who among them is the best suited for leadership. Once chosen, the new leader requests the blessing of the local bishop, who usually presides at a ceremony of consecration or investiture. The ballots are always secret, and a simple majority must be achieved. In our American system the Electoral College is the determining voice in the presidential election, not the popular election on a November Tuesday, just as the monastic chapter is the electorate. Today, most religious orders elect general superiors in “chapter” by delegates of the professed members, and usually for a term of six years. A few, like the Jesuits, elect for life. At least we don’t have that weight on our shoulders when we choose a president. Four years at a time will do! —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

FEAST OF FAITH CONCLUDING RITES The Prayer after Communion gives us a glimpse of the heavenly banquet, of which we have had a foretaste in the Eucharist. The concluding rites speak of what we are to do with this great gift of God. That includes the parish announcements, which are usually given following the Prayer after Communion. Believe it or not, the announcements, which are not an “official” part of the Mass, have been included in the Mass from as early as the fifth century! The deacon or the homilist—even the bishop—would announce coming liturgical celebrations and encourage the people to participate. Today’s parish announcements include opportunities for prayer, service, learning, and community building. They should be succinct and should include only significant events and activities in the life of the parish. But even when they are long and tedious, the announcements (and the parish bulletin) flow out of the concluding rites of the Mass. They offer us ways to live the Eucharist, to become what we have received—the Body of Christ, living and active in our local community. God’s kingdom of justice here and now. —Corinna Laughlin Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.


Date Readings In Our Parish Sunday, November 7 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM St. Patrick’s 9:00 AM

Anita Navarra Rossi For the People Ed & Millie Malawey Mary Catherine Sherrill

1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146:7-10; Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44

7, 9, 11 Donut Social, Duchesne Hall NO QUILT SOCIAL

THIS YEAR

Monday, November 8

6:00 AM 8:00 AM

Allan Scheltinga Rita Sutter

Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1b-10; Lk 17:1-6

9:00 AM 7:00 PM

Quilting, Quilters Room Quilting, Quilters Room

Tuesday, November 9 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

6:00 AM 8:00 AM 7:00 PM

Goldy Laramie Janet Marxkors

Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11,16-17; Jn 2:13-22

10:00 AM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 8:00 PM

Scrapbooking, Duchesne #9 Confirmation Class, Gym RCIC, Duchesne #10 AA, Church Basement

Wednesday, November 10 Saint Leo the Great

6:00 AM 8:00 AM

Ron & Anna Brendel, Special Intention

Marvin Maune

Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19

7:00 PM Cubs, Duchesne Basement

Thursday, November 11 Saint Martin of Tours

6:00 AM 8:00 AM

Falsely Imprisoned Paul Richards

Wis 7:22b — 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175; Lk 17:20-25

6:30 PM 7L99 ON 7:00 PM 7:30 PM

Light Weigh via Zoom Thanksgiving, Duchesne #9 RCIA and Thursday Night

Catechism, Duchesne Hall Choir, Church

Friday, November 12 Saint Josaphat

6:00 AM 8:00 AM

Bob Beck Mike Busken

Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37

12:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM

Diaper Sort, Duchesne #9 FISH FRY Popcorn Sort, Duchesne #10

Saturday, November 13 Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini

8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Pat Metrejon Frank Guenther

Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43; Lk 18:1-8

9:00 AM Popcorn Sort, Duchesne #10

Sunday, November 14 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM St. Patrick’s 9:00 AM

Ron Edwards, Special Int. Glenn Maschmidt Patricia Schlosser For the People

Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16:5, 8-11; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32

6:00 PM Confirmation Family Mass at Sacred Heart

Mass Intentions

MEALS ON WHEELS—NOVEMBER 8-12, 2021

TEAM 3 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SP Kathy Self Lynn Segura Stephanie Koenig Barb Meyer Theresa Klocker SM — Stan Horton — Steve Seibel — #3 Bob Samuelson Stan Horton Osborne Shannon Emma Strickland Jan Schubert #4 Nick Buchheit Mary Koch Rhonda Lakin Debbie Henderson Eileen Weitkemper 6/8 Robert Schutzius Jim Stewart Debbie Hessell Deneen Garza Richard Van Well

THE POOR As Christians, we hear a lot about the witness and service that we are called to render to the poor among us. However, the poor also have a witness and a service to render to us. Like the actions of the widow in today’s Gospel, the openness and generosity of many of those who are poor, even in the midst of their own poverty, bear witness to the fact that, ultimately, we can depend only on God. Giving one’s all witnesses that God will give all to anyone who trusts in divine goodness. The poor or disadvantaged also serve. They serve judgment on our individual and corporate ways of acting. If people are sleeping in our streets, that is a judgment on our priorities regarding others. At the same time, the poor can act as mediators of salvation. When they care for others they can redeem our indifference and insensibility, lead us to care as well, and save us from ourselves. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.


Liturgical Ministers November

13 & 14 Greeters Lectors Eucharistic

Ministers Team 4 Team E 5:00 PM VOLUNTEER NEEDED Jaime Garza Team 2

7:00 AM VOLUNTEER NEEDED Debbie Henderson Team 2

9:00 AM VOLUNTEER NEEDED Dan Sovar Team 2

11:00 AM Doug Kline Elaine Sweeney Team 2

Church Cleaners

Team 2 Monday, November 8 Eileen Weitkemper

Friday, November 12

Lori Geerling, Rich Stoving, Doug Kline, Collette O’Rourke, Sally Burch

Dynamic Catholic, Alive! Service

God again teaches the virtue of humility and service in the Christian life. Jesus advises us to reject the practices of the Pharisees who work so that they may be seen. Instead we should work quietly and humbly to accomplish what we have been commissioned to do and not merely to be seen by other people. There is great merit in toiling, persevering through difficult work with the sole purpose of serving God and our neighbors. When we work to be seen by others, our work loses its spiritual meaning. We must keep in mind that Christ tells us that we are the greatest when we serve most wholeheartedly and most selflessly. Another helpful Scripture passage for reflection is Colossians 3:17: “Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.”

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Nancy from TEAM said that they will again accept donations of the following items:

Sweet Snacks for children

Tuna Hamburger Helper Meals

Pasta products Tomato paste or tomato sauces

They are still accepting donations of money. Due to your generosity and a lack of people coming at present they have a large supply of food. Thank you for all you have donated to TEAM. Your generosity is appreciated very much!

Last week: Money: Meals: $ 50 18

DONUT SOCIAL VOLUNTEERS Thank you to all the groups who volunteered to host our monthly donut social. We couldn’t do it

without your help!

NAMING & COMMENDATION RITE Find Comfort, Healing & Hope... Sunday, November 7, at St. Monica Parish, 2 PM

All are welcome to attend Naming & Commendation, a prayer service developed by the Archdiocese of St. Louis to meet the needs of families whose child died before birth for any reason (including miscarriage, accident, abortion or still birth). Parents and families of any religious background are invited to attend, whether the loss was recent or long ago. Naming & Commendation will start at 2 PM at St. Monica Parish in Creve Coeur on Sunday, November 7. The rite, celebrated by Fr. Tom Wyrsch, will offer parents and families an opportunity to name the child, bring peaceful closure to great loss, and unite with our merciful God.

To RSVP or for more information, please contact Diann Bomkamp at [email protected] or 314-432-7719 (leave a message).

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