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24th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 13, 2015

St. Mary Magdalen Parish First Mass Celebrated on September 7, 1919

Rev. Msgr. John J. Borcic, Pastor Rev. John V. Kerber, Retired

Deacon Joseph J. Iovanna Deacon J. Gerard Quinn, J.C.L.

New Parishioners are Welcome! For information: Call our Parish Rectory 314.352.2111 ext. 4

www.magdalen.org

24th Sunday in Ordinary Times September 13, 2015

St. Mary Magdalen Parish Church & Rectory: 4924 Bancroft Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63109

Phone 314.352.2111 Rectory Fax 314.481.7661 Parish Website: www.magdalen.org

Archdiocese of St. Louis Website: www.archstl.org

Staff Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John J. Borcic Phone: 352.2111 Ext. 3 Email: [email protected]

In Residence: Rev. John J. Kerber Phone: 352.2111 Ext. 107

Deacon: Joseph J. Iovanna Phone: 707.1803

Deacon: J. Gerard Quinn J.C.L. Phone: 631.3880

Parish Secretary: Fran Voss Phone: 352.2111 Ext. 4 Email: [email protected]

Parish Nurse: Jeannine Wieczorek Phone: 352.2111 Ext. 5 Email: [email protected]

Music Director: Keith Ballentine Phone: 352.2111 Ext. 4 (leave a message)

Bookkeeper: Terry Signaigo Phone: 352.2111 Ext. 6

Maintenance Department: Steve Jackson Phone: 352.2111 Ext. 7

St. Vincent de Paul Society Phone: 352.2111 Ext. 2

Mass Schedule Weekend Masses: Weekday Mass: Saturday: 4:30pm Monday thru Friday: 8:00am Sunday: 8:00am and 10:30am

Daily Rosary: Mon. thru Fri. before 8:00am Mass

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Every first Friday of the month from 8:30am until 12-noon

Holy Hour: Every 1st Saturday of the month at 9:15am

Sacrament of Baptism: Please contact the Rectory \

Weddings: Couples contemplating Marriage should contact the Pastor as soon as they have made a decision to marry and at least six months prior to their intended date of Marriage so that proper prepa-rations can be made.

Communion to the Sick: We are happy to bring Holy Communion to those who are confined to their homes. Please contact the rectory to make arrange-ments.

Perpetual Help Devotions: Tuesday following 8:00am Mass

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday between 3:30pm and 4:10pm (or by appointment)

Rectory Office Hours 8:30am — 7:30pm Monday through Thursday 8:30am — 4:00pm Friday 9:00am —12:00pm Saturday

Closed on Sundays, National Holidays,

and Holy Days of Obligation

SCHOOLS SERVING OUR PARISHIONERS For registration and other information please contact

Our Lady of Sorrows School 5831 So. Kingshighway Blvd.

314.353.1451 St. Ambrose School

5130 Wilson Ave. 314.772.1437

St. Raphael the Archangel 6000 Jamieson Ave.

314.352.9474 South City Deanery PSR

Deborah Halter 314.773.3070


OCTOBER 2015

STEWARDSHIP—BUILD MY CHURCH

Regarding Stewardship, when we think of giving our time, we often consider

it to be the same as giving talent. We think that we give our time and our talent when

we volunteer at the parish. In reality, stewardship STARTS when we spend time

with God, deepening our relationship with Him. By talking about prayer instead of time,

we make that distinction very clear. Prayer is absolutely critical in the life

of the individual steward and to the success of an overall parish stewardship effort.

“Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing.

In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.”

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Each year the Missouri Catholic Conference holds its annual As-sembly the first Saturday in Oc-tober. This year the Conference

will gather on Saturday, October 3 in Missouri’s State Capitol in Jefferson City. The theme of this year’s Assembly is “The Church in the Modern World – 50 years after the close of Vatican II, what does the Church offer today?”

There will be an outstanding line-up of fifteen en-gaging workshops covering a wide range of issues, including religious liberty, abortion ethics in the Missouri General Assembly, Pope Francis’ Encycli-cal Laudato Si’, race relations, poverty concerns, hospice care.

One of the main speakers includes Bishop John Gaydos of Jefferson City, who will recall his days as a young priest in Rome when the Second Vatican Council concluded. There are many who may recall those days, and many others who have been im-pacted by all that came about in the following years. I’m sure his recollections will bring back some memories.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Lawrence Feingold, a theologian who teaches at Kenrick-Glennon Semi-nary. He is steeped in the teachings of the Church and holds a Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome. I guarantee that he will hold your attention.

The closing Mass will take place in St. Peter’s Church, located near the Capitol building, at 3:15pm, and will be con-celebrated by all of the Bishops of Missouri.

If you are interested in attending the Annual Assem-bly this year there is an insert in today’s bulletin for your convenience. It lists the schedule and offers a registration form. Registration is easy and should be made early, especially if you need transportation. There will be bus transportation from the Cardinal Rigali Center – just ten minutes away from St. Mary Magdalen.

Please consider taking part in the Missouri Catholic

Weekly Offertory Collection September 6, 2015

Envelopes $ 4,818.00 Loose 503.50 ___________________________________ Total $ 5,321.50

Collections as of 07-01-15 $ 40,774.57 Magdalen Specials Soup Kitchen 106.25 St. Vincent de Paul 226.25 Pro-Life 49.25 Tuition Assistance 71.25 ___________________________________ Total $ 453.00

Thank you for all of your gifts

to God and our parish.

Conference Annual Assembly. I think you will enjoy the day.

God bless,

Msgr. John Borcic


Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Here are two more Saints whose relics we have.

St. Louise de Marillac, D.C. (born August 12, 1591; died March 15, 1660)

Louise de Marillac is best known as the co-founder, along with St. Vincent de Paul, of the Daughters of Charity. Louise was the natural daughter of Louis de Marillac, Lord of Ferrires. Her uncle, Michel de Marillac, was a major figure in the court of Queen Marie de’ Medici. Louise, therefore, grew up amid the affluent society of Paris. Her father died when Louise was twelve, and at the age of 15 she felt drawn to the cloistered life; but was refused admit-tance. She later married and the couple had one son. She was devoted both to her family and to the Ladies of Charity, an organization of wealthy women dedi-cated to assisting persons oppressed by poverty and disease. Although she remained faithful to her hus-band she continued to feel that God was calling her to a community life of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Her new spiritual director was Vincent de Paul, whom she met shortly before her husband died. In 1632 Louise made a spiritual retreat. That retreat led her to intensify her ministry with poor and needy per-sons. She communicated her aspiration to Vincent. Together, they brought the Daughters of Charity into existence. She found the help she needed in young, humble, country women who had the energy and proper attitude to deal with people weighted down by destitution and suffering. She led the Company of Daughters until her death. At the time of her death there were 40 houses of the Daughters of Charity in France. Louise de Marillac was beatified by Pope Benedict XV and canonized by Pope Pius XI in 1934. The wax body of Louise, which encloses her bones, lies in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal at 140 Rue du Bac in Paris, France, which, in my opinion, is one of the best places to make a pil-grimage when in France.

St. Maria Goretti (born October 16, 1890; died July 6, 1902)

Maria Goretti is an Italian virgin-martyr, and one of the youngest canonized Saints. Due to increased pov-erty Maria’s family had to move from the eastern side of Italy to the western side. Her father died when she was nine, and the family had to share a house with

another family, the Sereneillis. She took over the household duties while her mother and the rest of her family worked in the fields. One afternoon, Alessandro, the son of the Serenelli family, made sexual advances to her, but when she refused to sub-mit to him, he stabbed her fourteen times. She suc-cumbed to her wounds but forgave Alessandro from her deathbed. He was arrested, convicted, and jailed. After three years he repented, and when eventually released from prison, he visited her mother begging forgiveness, which she granted. He later became a lay brother in a monastery, dying peacefully in 1970. Maria Goretti was beatified in 1947 and canonized in 1950. Her mother attended both ceremonies. She is patron saint of teenage girls, crime victims, and victims of rape.

Msgr. John Borcic

Parish Assembly Sunday, September 20, 2015

All parishioners are asked to attend the first of two Parish Assemblies dealing with the Parish Planning Process for St. Mary Magdalen Parish. It will take place in the School Hall beginning around noon on that day. Hopefully, we will be able to conclude in less than 1 ½ hours. Every parish in the Archdiocese has been asked by the Archbishop to undertake this process to determine the future of their parish, especially when a priest-pastor is no longer avail-able to that parish. This process provides a unique way of evaluating a parish’s current situation with the future in mind. The input of all of our parishion-ers is of great importance. It gives parishioners an opportunity to determine how their parish will be administered instead of having that imposed from above. More information and materials for the proc-ess will be provided for our parishioners at this first Assembly. Please RSVP to Jeanine in the rectory at 314-352-2111, ext. 5, so that we can have enough materials prepared for each person/family attending.

Deceased Children Memorial Mass

September 13, 2015 2:00PM


Knights of Columbus Council 453

presents

Spaghetti Dinner

ALL YOU CAN EAT (Dine-in only)

$6.50 per person $20/family of 4

$6.00 for Senior Citizens $5.50 for children under 12

Dinner includes:

Spaghetti with meat sauce Salad, Bread, Dessert

Coffee and Tea, Sodas available

Saturday, September 19th

5pm till 8pm

Dinner served in St. Mary Magdalen School hall

From the desk of Fr. Kerber ________________

RAFFLE

The Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg Indiana are again offering their “Pay It Forward” raffle. On Oc-tober 4th they will pull a ticket each hour for 24 hours. Each winning ticket will receive $250.00. The tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. The tickets can be found at the doorways of the Church.

All profits will be to help with the expenses for the retired Sisters.

Souls on Fire for Life 39th Annual

Respect Life Apostolate Convention

The annual Respect Life Apostolate convention will be held at the beautiful St. Charles Convention Cen-ter on Sunday, Oct 25. The keynote speaker is Dr. Charmaine Yoest, President and CEO of Americans United for Life, the legal architects of the pro-life movement.

The day begins with the Sacrifice of the Mass at 9:30 am. Workshop topics will include: how to engage in pro-life dialogue; principles for understanding physi-cian-assisted suicide; how to utilize social media to spread the pro-life message; the inside story of Roe v. Wade; spiritual warfare and pro-life; helping youth be pro-life; and the link between contraception and abortion.

Exhibits and workshops are free of charge. Tickets for the luncheon and keynote speaker are $45 per person for reservations made by Oct. 12, St. Mary Magdalen will purchase a table and you need to call Marisol by October 12 if you plan to attend. Special youth/student tickets are $25. Come and be inspired to transform our culture for life!

To make reservations contact Marisol Pfaff at 314-481-8408 parish pro-life coordinator.


PLAY BALL WINNERS We are happy to announce the winners of our Play Ball Fund-Raiser

for the 22nd week of the baseball season…

Week #22

Highest Number of Runs—$50.00 (2 way tie)

Helen Klenklen (Wow! 2 weeks in a row high and low!) Ray Miles & Pancho too!

Lowest Number of Runs—$25.00

Jen & Michael Emerson

This week in our Parish…

Daily Mass at 8:00am Monday thru Friday

Monday, September 14, 2015 Quilters 9:00a Qrm

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Church cleaning 8:30a CH

Saturday September 19, 2015 Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:30-4:10p CH Mass 4:30p CH Spaghetti Dinner 5-8p SH

Sunday, September 20, 2015 Mass 8:00a CH Mass 10:30a CH Parish Assembly 12:00p SH

Vocation Chalice Program We are in need of volunteers to take the traveling Vocation Chalice home for one week and to set aside a time each day to pray for vocations to the priest-hood, permanent diaconate, and consecrated life. A leaflet of prayers for your use will accompany the chalice. If you wish you may keep the leaflet after the chalice is returned at the end of the week.

The first week of this program will begin on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Our parishioner, Rosemary Walsh, has agreed to be the first recipient of the chal-ice. We are pleased that she will be the one to begin the program since the chalice that has been prepared for this purpose was one given to the parish in honor of her late husband, Andrew Walsh, by the Serra Club of St. Louis. Andrew was an active member of the Serra Club and, as all Serrans, devoted to praying for and supporting religious vocations.

Although we already have several people, or families, who have signed up to take the chalice, the weeks of Nov. 8, 15 and Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27 are currently open for any individual or family to request the chalice. If homebound, one of our seminarians, or a volunteer, will be happy to bring the chalice to you and pick it up at the end of the week.

To reserve a week (Sunday through Saturday) please call Fran Voss at 314-352-2111, ext. 4. The chalice will be on display in the sanctuary over the next sev-eral weeks. Please call and reserve a week today. We thank you, in advance, for your prayerful support of our seminarians, priests, professed religious, those in formation, and deacons.

Soup Kitchen

Thanks to everyone who helped us with our July meal. We served 156 guests. Our next meal is Tuesday, September 15. Volunteers who made the sauce for the lasagna, please put your container in the REFRIGERATOR in the school hall this Sun-day. I will have the school hall opened from 10:00 a.m. until right before the 10:30 Mass.

Brownie Bakers: Please drop off your brownies at the rectory by NOON on Tuesday. If you need to have your brownies picked up please call Charlie or Mary Ann Halbrook at 481-2448 before Tuesday to arrange for pick up.


Please pray for healing and strength for Andy Barker, Gary Barker, Mary Frances Bathon, George Dent, Jan Dreyer, Paula Ferguson, Genny Fujarski, Jan Gould, Pat Grotegeers, Charlie Haines, Elizabeth Hawkins, Ed Howard, Janette Jewel, Marie Kellner, Dolores Kettenbach, Michael Krawczyk, Eric Mather, Mary Mather, Irene Maz-zola, Jackie McGilligan, Julianne McMiller, Lou Ann Michaels, Sister Pat Murray, Tom & Josie Niemira, Marge Scheu, Shelly Schmidt, Noel Schneider, Dorothy Schuchardt, Will Schuchardt, Steve Snelling, Edith Smiley, Becca Niemira Steinmetz, Dodie Stollhans, Garth and Laihla Weihl, Agnes Wiltgen, Lois Zitzmann and for all our homebound and nursing home parishioners and for their family and friends who take care of them.

Mass Intentions Monday, September 14, 2015 8:00 A.M. Minnie Crisan 8:00 A.M. Purgatorial Society

Tuesday, September 15, 2015 8:00 A.M. Virginia Hairll 8:00 A.M. Agnes Stuerman

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 8:00 A.M. Paul Simon Jr. 8:00 A.M. Tom Lehmann

Thursday, September 17, 2015 8:00 A.M. Ann & Harry Eilerman 8:00 A.M. Bryan Audrey

Friday, September 18, 2015 8:00 A.M. Paul Quante 8:00 A.M. Purgatorial Society

Saturday, September 19, 2015 4:30 P.M. Fr. Ed Goldian

Sunday, September 20, 2015 8:00 AM For the People of the Parish 10:30 AM Lois Wissehr

Servers

Saturday, September 19, 2015 4:30 PM Volunteer Sunday, September 20, 2015 8:00 AM Ada Laury

Sunday, September 20 , 2015 10:30 AM Alex Sakamoto

Eucharistic Ministers

Saturday, September 19, 2015 4:30 PM Jim Abkemeier, Pat Grotegeers, Joan Jewell, Kris Onanian

Sunday, September 20, 2015 8:00 AM Dolores Johnson, Nancy Sewester

Sunday, September 20, 10:30 AM Dolores Guittar, Bob & Miriam Marek, Sara Marek, Mary & Ray Schaefer

Lectors

Saturday, September 19, 2015 4:30 PM Ken Onanian Sunday, September 19, 2015 8:00 AM Ken Luecke Sunday, September 20, 2015 10:30 AM Toni Diani

Blessing of the Pets in honor

of St. Francis of Assisi

Sunday, October 4, 2015 12:30 pm

St. Mary Magdalen north parking lot

In your charity please pray for the repose soul of John Peters, father of parishioner Mary (Ray) Schaefer. May he be with Our Lord in glory. Please keep all of John’s family and friends in your prayers as well as all of our parishioners grieving the loss of their loved ones.


Bulletin Number: 59200 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Mary Magdalen Church 4924 Bancroft Avenue St. Louis, MO 63109 TELEPHONE: (314 )352-2111 Ext. 4 CONTACT PERSON: Fran Voss EMAIL: [email protected] SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 PRINTER HP Color Laser Jet CP2025 TRANSMISSION TIME Thursday 11:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION September 13, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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