St. Mark Catholic Church

4220 Ripa Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63125

Office: 314-743-8600, Fax: 314-743-8618 www.stmarkstl.com

May 27, 2018 The Most Holy Trinity

Mass Schedule Sundays—7:00, 9:00, & 11:00 am Monday—Friday—6:30 & 8:00 am

Saturdays—8:00 am & 5:00 pm Holy Day—6:30 & 9:00 am, 7:00 pm

Confessions Saturday afternoon—3:30 to 4:30 pm

Sacraments Call 743-8620 or 743-8600 to make

an appointment with one of the Priests.

Clergy Rev. Msgr. Patrick K. Hambrough

Pastor phambrough@archstl.org 314-743-8609—church 314-743-8620—rectory Rev. Ted Vitali, CP

Non-Resident, Associate vitalit@slu.edu 314-729-7572

Administrative Staff: Parish 4200 Ripa Ave., St. Louis, MO 63125

Diane Little—Secretary 743-8602 dianelittle@archstl.org

Alice Wilcox—Bookkeeper 743-8603 alicewilcox@archstl.org

Christina Sanders, Ph.D. Pastoral Associate

743-8604 christinasanders@archstl.org

Rose Masidonski—Music Director 743-8605 rosiemaz@hotmail.com

Loretta Gutting—Webmaster 922-6838 loretta5@swbell.net

Prayer Hotline Dolores Bollwerk @ 631-5108

Rose Duane @ 631-0202

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday after 8:00 am Mass to 9:00 pm

Bulletin Announcements Deadline is Monday at noon

BULLETIN—dianelittle@archstl.org WEB—www.stmarkstl.com

Administrative Staff: School 4220 Ripa Ave., St. Louis, MO 63125

Fax: 314-743-8690

Jill Burkett—Principal

743-8643 principal@stmarkstl.com

Mary Althage—Secretary 743-8640 malthage@stmarkstl.com

The Most Holy Trinity May 27, 2018

In this bulletin you will see an invitation to join with members of St. Andrew Parish and the Turkish-American Society to celebrate an Iftar Dinner at St. Andrew’s on Tuesday, June 12, at 7:30 pm. This meal is part of the tradition that Muslims hold sacred during the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a month dedicated to fasting during daylight hours, from sunrise to sunset. This allows for the commemoration of the revelation of the Quran to the prophet

Mohammed. It is a time of fasting to increase self-discipline and is accompanied by increased prayer and charity (Gee, sounds familiar, doesn’t it? So close to our own Season of Lent).

At this gathering at St. Andrew we will have the opportunity to meet those of the Muslim faith, learn a little more about their faith, pray along with them to the God we all worship and share a meal prepared by our new friends according to their venerable traditions. I’m looking forward to it and I hope you will join me.

An unknown person said, “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” As we celebrate Memorial Day tomorrow we again thank God for the heroic men and women who have served our nation and preserved our freedom. We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives, but we also remember all who have served in our military. How blessed we are to be able to gather in a church to pray, or to practice different faiths, or to join with family for wonderful meals, or to travel to spots where we can enjoy the beauty of God’s creation while on vacation. All this is possible for us Americans because some of our citizens were willing to die on our behalf. Let us thank God for these people who imitated Jesus Christ and the martyrs of our Church. Our Savior, our saints and our heroes died to help us. For them, we praise God.

Please keep in your prayers the priests ordained yesterday for our archdiocese, Fr. Gerson Parra and Fr. Christopher Rubie. While wishing we had more, we should be grateful for those two men willing to answer God’s call to the priesthood. Next year we will have more as seven men should be ordained in 2019. As you know, the demands on our priests keep increasing as our number decreases. Keep up those prayers for an increase in priestly and religious vocations and encourage your relatives and friends to open themselves to the will of God in their lives. Fr. Vitali and I will testify always that the priesthood is a wonderful life. Pray that more will be willing to join us.

May God bless you always. Father Hambrough

St. Mark Calendar Night Thursday, June 14 from 5:00—6:30 pm

We ask that a representative from each St. Mark organization/group be at the Parish Office on June 14th to mark the calendar for the coming year. This evening is designed to avoid any conflicts for meetings or events that take place in any building on our campus; Parish Center, Parish Office, church, school and cafeteria.

There is a promise of marriage between Brent James Wildhaber and Christy Marie Capkovic.

On Saturday, June 2, St. Mark’s own Richard Rosenkoetter will be ordained by Archbishop Carlson to the Order of

Deacon. The next Sunday, our new deacon will proclaim the Gospel and assist at the altar for the first time at the 11:00 Mass. Know that you are invited to join Deacon Rosenkoetter and his family and friends at the Mass and the reception which will follow in the Parish Center.

Please note that only one Mass will be offered tomorrow morning,

Monday, May 28, Memorial Day. Mass begins at 9:00.

All parishioners are encouraged to begin the holiday by praising God

and sharing in the sacred meal of the Eucharist.

Parishioners should also note that there will not be a scheduled Mass from Monday, June 4, to

Friday, June 8, inclusive. A Communion Service will take place

on those days at 7:30 am.

Checking in Parishioners for Photo Sessions

We need you! If you have a few hours to spare and would like the opportunity to get to know more of our parishioners, consider volunteering to help check people in for their photo session for our new pictorial directory. We have many times open during the week from 2:00-9:00 pm and on Saturdays from 10:00-4:30 pm. Give Diane a call at the office, 743-8602, to sign up. Thank you for your help!

6/4 & 6/8—Linda Bornemann & Theresa Winecoff 6/11 & 6/15—Ginny Kelly & Joan Terry

6/18 & 6/22—Mary Voirol & Jan Preisack 6/25 & 6/29—June Bocquillon & Susan Metherd

Thank you ladies for your work!

Monday 9:00 K. Goersch Tuesday 6:30 J. Bono Wednesday 6:30 C. Brinkley

May 28—June 3

Thursday 6:30 A. Rowe Friday 6:30 J. Smedra

Saturday 8:00 L. Grebing 5:00 Servers needed Sunday 7:00 Servers needed 9:00 M. & H. Lotspeich 11:00 J. Smedra

Mass Intentions May 27—June 3

Sunday 7:00 Sara Tocco 9:00 People of the Parish 11:00 Roger Wolff Monday 9:00 Veterans of the Military Tuesday 6:30 Jane Schneider 8:00 Connie Berkbigler Wednesday 6:30 Marie Schneider 8:00 Richard Krus Thursday 6:30 Bill & Estelle Hessi 8:00 Floyd Sims Friday 6:30 Lorenz Sartori 8:00 Ann Degnan Saturday 8:00 Rose Marie Torlina 5:00 John Stockman Sunday 7:00 People of the Parish 9:00 Joseph Battaglia 11:00 Harold Schwartz

Ministry Schedule June 2 & 3

5:00 Lectors: E. Schneider Ministers: K. Goersch, T. Worrell, M. DeHekker, P. O’Rourke, J. Preisack Hospitality: M. Cafferata, R. Chinnici, C. Micciche, R. Flynn 7:00 Lectors: J. Kertz Ministers: S. Chambers, C. Fleming, J. Johnson, C. Oberbeck, D. Stanger, L. Wells Hospitality: D. Tullman, R. Leiber, M. Masidonski, L. Weber 9:00 Lectors: T. Johnson & K. Maloney Ministers: M. Adlersfluegel, S. & T. Bast, B. Laury Hospitality: L. Meier, M. Fischer, C. & M. Hayden

11:00 Lectors: D. Smedra Ministers: K. Gillman, S. Hentz, L. Schneider, J. Fuchs Hospitality: J. & M. Diethelm, L. Gutting, J. Hanak

It’s time to empty out our Lost & Found box. For anyone looking for lost items please check the box located under the table in the cry room of church before we donate them. We will give you until the end of May. Thank you!

We welcome to our faith and our parish Alayna Rose Ford, daughter of John and Amanda Ford, who was baptized last week. May God bless and guide Alayna and her

family as they journey with Christ to the Kingdom.

Attention: Lectors and Ministers The new Ministry Schedule will be available for pickup

in the Sacristy on Sunday, May 27.

The Petition Writers for the month of June are Becky Gamble, Carole King and Mary Jo Barrett. Thank you ladies!

Please pray for the repose of the soul of our parishioner who died last week, Scholastica Meyer. May she, and all the faithful departed, rest in peace.

May 28—June 3

Monday Memorial Day Mass at 9:00 am—church ————————————————————————–--— Tuesday 9 am to 9 pm—Adoration—church 6:30 pm—Bingo—Bandwagon Hall 9 am—Crafters—Parish Office 2 pm—Lifetouch Photo Sessions—Parish Center —————————————————————–--———–-Wednesday 2 pm—Lifetouch Photo Sessions—Parish Center -—————————————————————————— Thursday 2 pm—Lifetouch Photo Sessions—Parish Center -—————————————————————————— Friday 2 pm—Lifetouch Photo Sessions—Parish Center _______________________________________________ Saturday 10 am—Lifetouch Photo Sessions—Parish Center _______________________________________________ Sunday 11 am—Rick Rosenkoetter’s Mass & Reception—church & Parish Center

May 28—June 3

Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10c; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1-4; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 10:32-45 Thursday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Friday: 1 Pt 4:7-13; Ps 96:10-13; Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: Jude 17, 20b-25; Ps 63:2-6; Mk 11:27-33 Sunday: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 116:12-13, 15-18; Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

Bingo is played every Tuesday at Bandwagon Hall, on Reavis Barracks and Lemay Ferry Road.

Doors open at 3:30 pm and games begin at 6:30 pm.

Team 1 will work Tuesday, May 29

If you cannot work when scheduled or have questions, please call Loretta @ 922-6838,

or Megan Bono @ 261-3570.

Joanne Schneider Zaida Rivas Chris Noto J/P Soderquist Maureen Missimore K/R Chinnici Ken Griebenow

Joan Terry Kevin Bradshaw Kathy Harangozo Annie Beckerle Laurie Meier Jane Johnson Terri Narzinski

Monday Evening Book Study Group is on summer vacation until Monday, September 17th at 6:45 p.m. when it begins to study the book The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic by Matthew Kelly. The group is eager to welcome new members to its weekly study sessions. For more information contact Christina Sanders: 314.743.8604 or christinasanders@archstl.org.

Please pray for those in our parish and family members

of parishioners who are currently serving in the

military:

IC3 Raymond E. Bast, U.S. Navy (son of Tom and Sandy Bast)

E-3 Jace Borowiak, U.S. Navy, Corpsman for Search and Rescue

(nephew of Theresa Reilly) LTC Geoffrey Bull, U.S. Army

(son-in-law of Joann Augsburger Jana) Major Chad Carlton, U.S. Air Force

(son-in-law of Jim and Pat Wood) SSGT Phillip Carosello

(grandson of Sam Carosello) Lance Corporal Timothy Carter, U.S. Marine Corps

(grandson of Pauline Carter) Major Michael Crain, U.S. Army

(grandson of Nancy Matteuzzi) MM Steven E. Eddy, U.S. Navy

(grandson of Clara Batye) PFC Judah Fisher, U.S. Army (great-grandson of Dee Brauer)

Cadet Louis Cornell Fuka, West Point (nephew of Carol Bereswill)

Sergeant Gregory Kassel, U.S. Marine Corps (son of Keith and Beth Kassel)

Sergeant Donald Keener, Army National Guard (son of Donald Keener)

1st Lieutenant Bradley Matteuzzi, U.S. Marine Corps (grandson of Nancy Matteuzzi)

Specialist Richard Reilly, Texas Arms National Guard (grandson of Theresa Reilly) Justin Rumpsa, U.S. Army

(grandson of Bernadine Rumpsa) James Cody Runge, U.S. Army (grandson of Bernadine Rumpsa) SA Joseph Wiedner, U.S. Navy (son of Joe and Julie Wiedner)

If there are any changes or you would like to add a name to this list, please contact Sandy Bast at 314-487-0556 (home), 314-941-9074 (cell) or tbast@sbcglobal.net.

Thank you for your prayers.

John Bowlin Ruben Cravens David Dempsey

Terese Mall Nancy Roques John Schmees Christina Stacy

Katherine Steineger Vincent Todt

50+ Club News

Monday, June 11—BBQ at 5:00 pm. Genesis is catering. Cost is $12. If you are attending you must specify if you want pork steak or chicken. Wednesday, June 27—”Hill” Trip. Meet at 9:00 am at St. Mark. Minimal walking. Sites to see include St. Ambrose church, Volpi Foods, and homemade ravioli. Cost is $27. Lunch is on your own at Zia’s restaurant.

May 20, 2018

Envelopes $ 8,078.00 Online Giving 1,413.00 Loose 497.16 School Support 255.00 Total $ 10,243.16 —Avg. Weekly Expenses 15,000.00 Final Total $ 4,756.84

Communication $ 700.00

We appreciate your generosity!

VBS Campers!** Don’t let the parade pass you by!!

Monday-Friday, July 16th – 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. St. Mark Parish Center (gym) (Doors near the small parking lot open at 8:55 a.m.) **Incoming Kindergarteners to Incoming 5th graders

Full Program Fee if paid: by June 25th: $30 for 1st child; $25 for 2nd child; $20 for 3rd child or more. after June 25th: $40 for 1st child; $35 for 2nd child; $30 for 3rd child or more.

For more information, to register, or to volunteer, contact Christina Sanders: 314.743.8604 or christinasanders@archstl.org.

Vacation Bible School

Wanted-TEEN Volunteers for VBS

Do you need service hours for Confirmation or High School?

Youth rising 8th graders through rising 12th graders are needed to help guide those children participating in VBS as they move throughout the day having fun. Vacation Bible School will take place the mornings of Monday-Friday, July 16th-20th. We hope that you can volunteer for all five days, but we will accept volunteers who can help for a few days. All volunteers must attend the mandatory information/training meeting and set-up on Sunday, July 15th from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church.

For more information, please contact Christina Sanders, Pastoral Associate, at 314.743.8604 or

christinasanders@archstl.org.

FALL FESTIVAL IS COMING

~~ Save the Date ~~

September 21st and 22nd will be our fall festival this year. We are finally all together in one spot

and we look forward to an exciting event!

Watch the bulletin for information regarding our next meeting as well as what donations and help we may need. We need the support of all parishioners and/or

school families to make this successful.

If you would like to be a booth chair again or for the first time, or volunteer for anything else, please contact us.

Thanks! Paul or JoNell Russo

(314) 660-2250 or (314) 630-1853

Night at Busch Stadium

The Sisters of the Most Precious Blood annual fundraiser, Night at Busch Stadium, will be held Friday, June 1. The Cardinals will play the Pirates at the 7:15 game. Tickets for seats in sections 127-130 are $50 and bus transportation is available from O’Fallon for $15. To download a ticket order form, go to www.cpps-ofallon.org or call 636-240-6010.

Free Concert

Gateway City Big Band (GCBB) will be having a free concert at Whitecliff Park, Crestwood, MO on June 8th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. It will most likely be outdoors, weather

permitting, so bring lawn chairs and refreshments. More info at our website, gatewaycitybigband.com.

Day of Service

Rooftop Church is hosting a Day of Service on June 2 in Affton. We have 5 or 6 service projects that day in our neighborhood including work at the Oakland House, Affton Senior Center and Affton Christian Food Pantry. We are hoping to get more than 100 volunteers working that day in our community. And we’d love to invite other churches in Affton to join us.

We have an online registration at www.rooftop.org/dos. Anyone can see our list of projects and register. We’ll host a free breakfast and kick off rally at Rooftop at 8 am. Most projects begin about 9 am and wrap up about 1 pm. The food pantry work is Saturday and Sunday afternoons. We have free childcare for the littles. Older kids are encouraged to serve with their parents. spread the word and invite your members to serve alongside us.

If you have any questions, contact me (Heather Gain) at 314-575-3408 or admin@rooftop.org.

TWB Tuition Raffle Winners

We congratulate the following families for winning the drawing for the $1,000 tuition money for the 2018-2019

school year from Together We’re Better. Father Hambrough had the honor of drawing the names.

Paul & Angela Arnold-Klemme Scott & Kathy Brann Paul & Anna Cantoni Kyle & Lindsey Govero

Thanks to all who have participated in the program this year and we encourage you to continue to buy throughout the summer months. It’s an easy way to generate funds for our kids just by using gift cards

for your everyday purchases, especially for gas and groceries.