Community CALLSPRING 2021 | CCSTL.ORG

8 Organizations. 1 Cause. A Stronger Community.

OUR MISSION: In response to the teachings of Jesus Christ, our mission is to serve people in need, especially those who are poor and vulnerable; work to improve social conditions for all people in the community; and call members of the Church and community to do the same.

Young Adults are Champions for Catholic Charities The Catholic Charities of St. Louis Young Professionals group provides opportunities for young Catholic adults to fulfill their personal call to service and to spread the Catholic Charities of St. Louis message and mission to others.The Young Professionals host a variety of in-person and virtual events:

• Service, awareness, and advocacy activities• Professional development speakers and mentoring opportunities• Social gatherings and more

A new Young Professionals membership program will be rolling out soon! For details, visit ccstl.org/get-involved/young-professionals or follow them on Facebook (@CCSTLYoungProfessionals). To sign up for e-newsletters and other updates, or for general questions, email youngprofessionals@ccstl.org.The Young Professionals Executive Board meets on the first Thursday evening of every month. To learn more about Board service, email the above address or Brian Thouvenot at bthouvenot@ccstl.org.

Ambassadors Connect Parishioners with Catholic Charities Recognizing the importance of engaging Catholics in our mission, Catholic Charities of St. Louis launched a pilot Parish Ambassadors program in 2019. As the direct line of communication between Catholic Charities and their respective parishes, Ambassadors give witness to their own passion for our mission and invite fellow parishioners to join them in answering Christ’s call to Love our Neighbors. Thank you to our pilot Ambassador parishes:

• Annunziata• Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis• Our Lady of Providence• St. Alban Roe• St. Anselm• St. Clement of Rome• St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

We recommend having a two or more Ambassadors working together per parish. Ideal candidates regularly engage in parish life, currently support the CCSTL mission or feel called to do so, and have a desire to understand and speak about the work of CCSTL.If you would like to learn more about becoming a Parish Ambassador, please contact Lisa Shea at lshea@ccstl.org or 314.256.5927.

Sharing the Mission: Young Adults and Parish Ambassadors

Charlotte Slankard and Tracey Stanton (Our Lady of Providence) distributed food at a COVID relief event. Barb Murray (Cathedral Basilica) dropped off donated items.

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Looking Forward to Better Days …and Baseball!

It’s that time of year again when we look forward to our longtime tradition of cheering on the Cardinals with children and families served by Catholic Charities agencies.

Last year, we watched excitedly as a young Go to Bat for Kids fan joined Cardinals legend Al Hrabosky to record a Go to Bat for Kids 2020 television commercial.

Then, everything changed…

The games were not played in front of a crowd of loyal fans. The commercial never aired. In its place, a video message from then-Archbishop of St. Louis Robert J. Carlson reminded us to have faith, to hope, and to care for those struggling due to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic.

Among the pandemic heroes at Catholic Charities were our Go to Bat for Kids donors, who overwhelmingly stepped up to the plate by moving their 2020 gifts to our annual fund, supporting our mission during one of the most challenging years in recent history for people in need.

With optimism that better days are ahead, we are hoping to host Go to Bat for Kids games in the latter part of the baseball season. We expect plenty of excitement, with the return of fan favorite Yadier Molina and a warm St. Louis welcome to Nolan Arenado.

We invite you to share in our optimism! Sponsoring a child is just $26 and includes admission, hot dog, and soda. If you can help create memories for one or more child, please send your donation today by mailing the form below or by making an online gift at www.go2bat4kids.org.

If, due to ongoing pandemic concerns, we are unable to host games or provide other Cardinals experiences, 2021 Go to Bat for Kids funds will be directed to child-focused programs. Optionally, refunds may be requested after the conclusion of the season by contacting Amanda Dunnavant at 314-256-5907 or adunnavant@ccstl.org.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Friends,

I pray you are sustained by God’s gifts of Faith, Hope, and Love as we enter a second year wearing masks and practicing social distancing. These have been difficult days and I trust that the Lord will see us through.

Serving and AdvocatingInspired by the teachings of Jesus, and supported by generous people like you, we continue Serving people in need, Advocating for public policy that affirms human dignity, and Calling Others to join in our mission. The infographic below illustrates a sampling of how in 2020 we were able to serve our neighbors most impacted by COVID-19. While these are December 31 figures, assistance continues. In this issue, you will see other ways our agencies continue providing the best possible experiences for those in their care. Our advocacy efforts (see page 7) give a voice to those we serve, whose voices too often go unheard. This work is led by Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement Tamara Kenny, JD, MSW. Tamara’s unique credentials and personal passion make her a popular presenter at local Catholic and community events. Tamara’s work is informed and supported by our Federation Advocacy Council and the Catholic Charities of St. Louis Board’s Mission and Advocacy Committee.

WelcomeSince our last Community Call, we added two new Catholic Charities team members: Director of Operations Bill Reichmuth and Chief Financial & Operations Officer Gary Kacich. We are blessed by the tremendous experience and enthusiasm they bring to the Central Office. We also welcomed a new Good Shepherd Children & Family Services Executive Director, Kathy Fowler. It is a happy homecoming for Kathy, who earlier in her career spent time at the agency as a caseworker and therapist.

FarewellOn a sadder note, Marygrove Director of Maintenance Brant Tate was tragically killed on January 26. Marygrove CEO Joe

Bestgen called Brant – a beloved 35-year employee -- a gentle man and a servant to others who will be greatly missed. Please join us in our continued prayers for the repose of Brant’s soul and for is family. I would like to leave you with an excerpt from our February employee newsletter Mission Message by Director of Mission Integration Deacon Brian Selsor: The virtues of Faith and Hope go hand in hand with Charity, sometimes referred to as Love. Charity, by the Christian definition, is the highest level of love, the love of God, in which we are able to participate.How beautiful that Charity guides our mission! We are called to care for those in need as brothers and sisters, just as God cares for us all as His children. Love compels us to provide comfort and aid now; it fosters concern for our clients’ future wellbeing, in this life and in the eternal life to come!Thank you for answering our call to the mission, providing that comfort and aid to people so greatly in need. I wish you a Most Blessed Lent and Easter Season.

With sincere gratitude and joy,

Theresa E. Ruzicka, CPAPresident, Catholic Charities of St. Louis

CALL CENTER DIRECT AID

Our COVID-19 Relief Call Center distributed over $517,700

in private funds to 1,038 households, primarily for rent,

mortgage and utilities assistance. On behalf of St. Louis

City and County, the Call Center also facilitated the

distribution of over $1.57 Million in CARES Act rent and

mortgage assistance for 526 households. 

COVID 19 Relief numbers

Cathol ic Char it ies of St . Louis Federation

TELE-SERVICES

61,711 telehealth and other tele-

service sessions took place with

clients and others who would

typically be assisted in person.

EXTRA MEALS

More than 50,301 meals, above and

beyond the typical number served by our

agencies, were provided to clients and

other people in need.

GIFT CARDS

2,558 grocery or other gift cards totaling

nearly $70,000  distributed to help clients

and others impacted by COVID-19.

Key COVID-19 re lated service f igures reported

to the Central Off ice Qual ity Improvement team

through yearend 2020 .

This is just a smal l sampl ing of the many ways that together we are taking care of our community.

8 Organizations. A Call. A Stronger Community.

We were blessed by a visit from Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanki on January 28, which included the celebration of Mass in our rotunda.

GOOD NEWSCentral Office Updates

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GOOD NEWSFrom Our Federated Agencies

Children who witness domestic violence may experience emotional, cognitive, and/or developmental delays. The Saint Martha’s Hall Children’s Program provides therapy and other interventions to promote healing and to help families break the cycle of violence in their lives. This includes twice-weekly children’s support groups, weekly parenting support groups, and one-on-one work to develop and accomplish family goals while in shelter.

A monthly Community Night provides an opportunity for recreation and bonding for the women and children staying in the shelter. It’s a time for families to pause, be together, and form new, healthy family connections. Forming these memories is what makes Saint Martha’s Hall a home!

Mothers and children at Saint Martha’s Hall created tissue paper “stained glass” windows at the February Community Night.

In 2020, Saint Louis Counseling launched the College Coaching Program to help students set and achieve academic, social, and personal goals. Students are paired with a coach – either a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) or licensed professional counselor (LPC) – to access resources and develop the life skills and accountability needed to be successful and independent.

If you know a college student who is struggling with time management, procrastination, transitioning to campus living, balancing fun with studying and working, test anxiety, finding their niche or making new friends, they may be a good candidate for the College Coaching Program.

Students may be eligible to receive a grant for services. Learn more at saintlouiscounseling.org/coaching-program or contact Debbie Dugan, ddugan@ccstlorg, 314.748.5658.

(right) Saint Louis Counseling College Coach Emily Olivos is able to meet with students wherever they are via tele-sessions.

Since March 2020, the Marygrove campus has been closed to visitors while children in residential programs shelter in place due to COVID-19. The agency worked swiftly last year to prepare about 140 students for virtual learning. In almost every space of every building you can find learners, along with the staff members who help them navigate their online classrooms.

The unforeseen cost of providing on-campus virtual learning was recently estimated to be over $362,000 so far, which includes additional staffing, technology, and disinfecting supplies. Despite the added challenges and expenses, Marygrove is committed to providing the best resources possible to help children and young adults thrive – physically, emotionally, and academically – during this especially trying time.

Marygrove IT Help Desk & Training Specialist Shalonda Taylor helps assure children have the proper technology to successfully participate in online school.

When we are hurting, our loved ones hurt, too. This is why in addition to serving women addressing substance use disorders, Queen of Peace Center offers a variety of supportive services for family members. This includes the Nurturing Networks Therapeutic Childcare Center.

This unique childcare center welcomes children, from six weeks to five years old, whose mothers are in active treatment and recovery. In addition to providing traditional childcare, the center incorporates case management, therapy, and structured evidence-based play.

Children of all ages can receive similar services outside the childcare center. To provide the best long-term outcomes, there is no time limit for accessing these services.

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Cardinal Ritter Senior Services • Good Shepherd Children & Family Services • Marygrove • Queen of Peace Center • Saint Louis Counseling • Saint Martha’s Hall

St. Francis Community Services • St. Patrick Center

Anticipating the severe cold in February, St. Patrick Center collaborated with community partners to open a temporary “safe haven” inside St. Patrick Center. The shelter served more than 50 people, including 12 with frostbite or weather-related illness. People without housing are three times as likely to have chronic illnesses, making them more susceptible to COIVD-19 complications.

All were welcome, no questions asked.

“It doesn’t matter what someone has done or is doing,” said St. Patrick Center CEO Anthony D’Agostino “They’re human beings, they have dignity, and they don’t deserve to be on the streets when it’s negative zero temperatures.”

The shelter remained open for 11 days; guests were then placed in alternative shelters or hotel rooms.

“We responded to the crisis and must now build upon it by making a permanent safe haven in St. Louis,” said D’Agostino.

Volunteer Rachel Mazzara checks temperatures for people visiting the safe haven temporary shelter.

Residents and staff members at Cardinal Ritter Senior Services (CRSS) have received their first and second rounds of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, an exciting step toward protecting those most at risk and helping the community at large combat the pandemic. COVID-19 protocols – including wearing masks and heightened daily sanitation – will continue to be followed in all CRSS buildings.

We are grateful to the healthcare workers who visited to administer these critical vaccines. Residents, family members, and employees remain hopeful for a safer and more social future. Please keep them in your prayers!

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services CEO Chris Baechle joined his mother, a resident at Mary, Queen and Mother Center (a CRSS skilled nursing community) for their first COVID-19 vaccines.

Good News agency updates cont’d on page 6

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Save These Dates

Good Shepherd Foster Parent Information SessionApril 19 at 6:00 p.m.Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3109269716For details: Call 314-938-5690

Saint Martha’s Hall Mother’s Day CampaignThrough May 2With $30 donation, a Mother’s Day card with $10 Russell’s gift card will be sent to the recipient of your choice.For details: www.saintmarthas.org

St. Patrick Center Irish Open Gala and Golf TournamentJune 5 and 7Gala – June 5, 2021 at St. Louis Aquarium at Union StationGolf Tournament – June 7, 2021 at Norwood Hills Country ClubFor details: Amanda Laumeyer alaumeyer@stpatrickcenter.org or 314.802.1987

St. Francis Community Services Annual FundraiserJune 12. Details TBD.For more information: Owen Griffith, ogriffith@ccstl.org or 314.256.5997

Good Shepherd’s 14th Annual Golf TournamentJune 22Norwood Hills Golf ClubFor details: Julie Rudden 314-854-5700 or jrudden@ccstl.org

Queen of Peace Center 34th Annual Invitational Golf TournamentJuly 19Location TBDFor details: Kate Fletcher kfletcher@ccstl.org or 314.531.0511 x 180

#KeeleyCares Dodgeball Tournament to benefit Good Shepherd Children & Family ServicesAugust 2021 (exact date TBD)Location TBDFor details: Julie Rudden 314-854-5700 or jrudden@ccstl.org

Marygrove Golf TournamentSeptember 13Forest HillsFor more info: marygrovechildren.org/events/golf-tournament

The Church Calls Us to Advocate for Those We Serve

Guided by Catholic social teaching – and informed by Catholic Charities USA, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and the Missouri Catholic Conference – Catholic Charities of St. Louis encourages public policy that defends and honors the life and dignity of all people.

We advocate for our clients, many of whom are poor, homeless, living with mental illness and addressing substance use disorders, victims of domestic violence, seniors, and children. We advocate for our agencies, who support and accompany our clients as they work for the lives they dream of.

Our annual policy goals affirm that every person, including those too often marginalized by our society, is created in the image and likeness of God and should be treated accordingly.

In 2021, we are focusing on policies designed to strengthen families and foster racial equity, as well as specific policies that impact the physical, mental, and economic wellbeing of people we serve.

Why do we advocate?

From Catholic Charities USA: “The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide service to people need, to advocate for justice in social structures and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same.”

From Deus Caritas Est (“God is Love,” Pope Benedict XVI, 2005): “The direct duty to work for a just ordering of society is proper to the lay faithful” (no. 29).

From Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States:“The Catholic community brings important assets to the political dialogue about our nation’s future. We bring a consistent moral framework -- drawn from basic human reason that is illuminated by Scripture and the teaching of the Church-for assessing issues [and] political platforms . . .” (p.15).

“In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation. The obligation to participate in political life is rooted in our baptismal commitment to follow Jesus Christ and to bear Christian witness in all we do” (p. 16).

How can I learn more andget involved?

• Follow our advocacy activity, review our annual public policy priorities, and sign up to receive Action Alerts at www.ccstl.org/get-involved-advocacy

• Invite a Catholic Charities speaker to your parish, parish organization, or other group. Our subject matter experts can present on general Catholic social teaching, public policy and advocacy, generational poverty, immigration, racial equity, domestic violence, homlessness, and more.

• Look for other opportunities to learn and advocate by following Catholic Charities of St. Louis, the Missouri Catholic Conference, and the USCCB on social media.

• Take time before elections to evaluate candidates and ballot initiatives through the lens of Catholic social teaching.

Copyright © 2013, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. All rights reserved. This text may be reproduced in whole or in part without alteration for nonprofit educational use, provided such reprints are not sold and include this notice.

“The conscience is called by this social teaching to recognize and fulfill the obligations of justice and charity in society.”

–Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, no. 83

“Social justice. . . concerns the social, political, and economic aspects and, above all, the structural dimension of problems and their respective solutions.”

“To [those who lack what they need to live a dignified life] are proclaimed glad tidings that God loves them…and comes to visit them through the charitable works that the disciples of Christ do in his name… As we can read in Matthew 25, we shall all be judged on this.”

–Compendium, no. 201

-Pope Francis, Address to Pastoral Convention, 6/17/13

Family Development Specialist Stephanie Vinson is part of the team at Good Shepherd’s new office in Farmington.

Good Shepherd Children & Family Services recently expanded its mission of “connecting families with children and keeping families connected” with the opening of a new office in Farmington. This expansion makes it possible to increase the agency’s Foster Care program from 105 to 130 cases and to develop foster and kinship homes in St. Francois County.

The expansion is in response to part of Good Shepherd’s strategic plan, to go where their services are most needed. Plans are in the works to next expand the agency’s Adoption and Pregnancy & Parenting Support programs to this office.

Did you know that only 30% of low-income Missouri families in need of legal aid can access the help they need? By serving more than 1,000 clients each year, St. Francis Community Services legal aid programs work to address this gap, so more people have a fair chance to represent their cases in civil court.

This past year, St. Francis’ legal advocacy has focused on ensuring clients are able to remain safe at home during the pandemic, helping families avoid eviction by resolving landlord-tenant issues; locating financial resources to assist families with rent and utility assistance; and representing clients facing harassment and illegal lockouts.

When weather permitted, SFCS legal staff created safe outdoor opportunities to meet in person with clients.

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Elsie Abeln Anonymous

Thomas Abkemeier Mary Pat Abkemeier

Heather Akiyoshi Anonymous

Mori Amiri Janet Miller

Ingrid Aubermann Margaret Aubermann

Remo Baldi Joan Baldi (3)

William Bannon John and Patricia Bohrmann

Betty Banstetter Carol Gercke

Sally Barnhart Harry Barnhart

Peyton Baumgarth Erin Herzog

Lew Beard Ron and Ann Stover

Gladys Becker Anonymous

Margaret Lorrene Beckley Gerry and Judy Murphy

Sara Beebe Sean and Nancy Beebe

Lambert Behlmann Rob and Janie Timme

Deacon Jesse H.Bell Delphine C. Bell (2)

Ruby Bell Eugene and Norma Pfautsch

John Bettag Calvin Currinder

Rosemary R. Blase William Blase

Mike Block Anonymous

Virginia Block James Block

Elaine Bloemker Anonymous

Lawrence and Loretta Boehle Carolyn Boehle

Joyce A. Boyle Dave and Sherrie GordonCarol McMahonDick and Pat Smith

Marie Brambilla Jim and Krista Winn

Herbert Brandt Pauline Brandt

Lawrence Brennan Patricia Lang

Joanne Bruce John Azzato

Bill Burge Kathy Burge

Shirley Burkemper ***

Steve Burke James Burke

Jane Burle Patricia Floyd

Sarah Busken Sharon Busken

Evelyn Butler Donna McCall

Jackie Byrne Robert Byrne, Sr. (2)

Daniel Carlsen ***

Avelino Carvalho Paulo Carvalho

Dorothy Case Robin Risky

Marilyn Case Robin Risky

Judith A. Cassilly Anonymous (2)Louise and Bill BullockLinda and Mike HackettGeorge IngRich and Karin Lewis

Dr. Joseph Chang Dr. Barbara Chang

Margaret Chudy Kathryn Firsching

Susan Cuddihee Dennis Cuddihee

James D. Cullen Ellen and Pat MurphyWalsh & Associates, Inc.

Juanita Curcuru James Curcuru

Virginia Curley Anthony and Susan Tumminello

Cecilia A. Dailey Kathleen C. Dailey

Rev. Charles Deister Jim and Lisa Shea & Family

Louis R. and Sister M. Geraldine Demeter

David DemeterAngela C. Denk

Terry Brungardt and FamilyJoAnn & Bob Franklin Family and Jeanne BardolGene and JoAnn WeilbacherBarbara Wendling

Laura Dereak John Dereak

Matilda Dewey Brian Dewey

Laura Dobroski Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Tichacek

Bill Dohack Virgil W. Dohack

Melvin Dohack Virgil W. Dohack

Sister Janet Dohr C.P.P.S Frank and Marilyn Dohr

Carol Driller Gary Driller (3)

Shirley Ebel Casey and Harry AghjianJames ColyerDiane and David Donovan & FamilyCharles and Darla HajinianJohn and Kathleen Mattingly & FamilyDavid and Carolyn PepplerPaul and Lynn SchmittJohn and Dina Walsh

We Remember The Catholic Charities family remembers those who have passed away. Family and friends paying tribute are listed below them.

Elaine A. Ebeling John Ebeling

Genevieve Enger Mary Beth Ortbals

Dorothy Essig Janet BakulaJohn BodnarMichael and Deanna DonovanGregory and Karen FickSarah Mullen & FamilyPatty and Steve PetersonKathy Winschel

John Essner Jennifer Schwendemann

Arthur and Virginia Eultgen Wayne Eultgen

Alfred and Rosemary Farr The Farr Family

Mamie Fearnley Virgil W. Dohack

Barbara Ferretti John Ferretti

Mary Hannigan Fox Anne CarletonJoseph and Janet CiapciakLeo and Jeanne CreminsMaria and Tim DeslogeMary Rose DeslogeMargaret and John O. Dozier, Jr.Maryann FrietscheEllen and Rick GrayJeff and Diana HartnettP. Louis and Patricia MedlerDom RibaudoJudy and Vince ShawMike and Kim Sullivan

My wife Elaine Dennis Frauenhoffer

Pat Freise ***

Bernard and Claire Fromme Anonymous

Lisa Marie Garlich Sandy Charpentier Family

Karen Geels David Geels

Peggy Gillespie ***

The Gilsinn and Linders Families

Gerard GilsinnEugene L. Groene

Barbara and Michael PetersonJim and Greg

Gary HaegeleJoan, Mark Harvey

Gary HaegeleRichard and Rosemary Hagerty

Mary HagertyPatrick and Margie Hambrough

John HambroughHoward and Blanche Hantak

Robert and Carolyn HantakStanley A. Heinemann

Rose Marie Heinemann (2)Thomas Hickel

Antoinette HickelLeonard Higley

Pat SchmittEleanor Hoelting

***Dennis F. Holtmeyer

Janice M. HoltmeyerBeth Barcus Holtz

Patrick Wilbur and Carol WilburHelen Huber

AnonymousCharles Hudson

Peggie HudsonEdmund Immer

Betty EppyDeborah Jelinek

Mary Jo HoloubekNancy Ann Jones

Stephen Mathias, Jr.Kallial and Sensakovic Family

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph KallialEugene Keller

Velda KellerDeceased Loved Ones

Marie KempfMary Kenney

Thomas and Barbara BooneJames Kinamore

Gary and Rita EssesMary Jane and John King

Anne and Dave KingMarie Klein

***Mary “Jean” Koebbe

Your friends at Maher & Company PCCharles G. Schaeffer

Audrey C. Kriegshauser Thomas and Mary Vogel

Anna Marie Kuhr Frank and Louise ChauvinPaul HoldorofMary KoschoffSuzie Marx

Charles Kullmann Anonymous

George and Mary Kuma Raymond and Beverly Philipp

Dolores M. LaBruyere Kenneth G. LaBruyere

Landgraf and Weller Family Robert Landgraf

Landgraf Family Robert Landgraf

Raymond Lindemann Russell & Stephanie Terry, and Bill & Terri TerryHutch and Carol

Herminia Llorico Lori HeadleyDave and Mary Jane Rushing

Louis Lopez Karen and Mark Leverenz

Cathy Colvin Lovellette Susan, Brian and Andrew Lovellette

Mary Lovellette Miller Susan, Brian and Andrew Lovellette

Charles G. Maguire, Jr. David Ostroot

Chris Maloney Adam and Stacey Fister

John Maltagliatti Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boone

Helen and Floyd Matthews Charles Matthews

Jill Matthews Charles Matthews

Elvin and Aurelia Mattingly Mike Mattingly (2)

David A. May, Sr. David May, Jr.

William McNair Paulo Carvalho

Pauline McGrew Charles McGrew

Rosemary Merlati Leonard Smith

Ruth and Bud Meyer John and Linda Schilling

Paul Meyer Anonymous

Hazel V. Miller Larry Miller

Wm. L. Miller Larry Miller

Vicki Mary Cox, Mary Ann Siegel and Barbara Sopp

Jeanne Moran Mrs. Shelia Baltz

Seifert and Morrow Families Marie Morrow

Bea & Joe Masller and Norman & El Moss

James and Peggy MossMrs. Santa Murabito

Michael MurabitoBill Murphy

James BurkeMary Ann and Lloyd Mustuk - Parents

Michael MustukAxel Myers

Nancy MyersDorothy E. Noblitt

John HavennerKatherine ManorPat Rauhauser

Mary Jo Noonan Theresa Brisko

Alice R. Nouhan Joe and John Nouhan

Wm. J. O’Connor Mary O’Connor

Francis O’Sullivan Adele O’Sullivan

Vince, Pat, Kathy, and Jimmy Otten

Joseph Otten

Mary “Muffy” Otto Maria and Tim Desloge

Elise Page Anonymous

Bonnie Palmer ***

Peter J. Palumbo, Jr. Kathleen Palumbo

Larry Parker, Sr. Anonymous

Eileen Gallagher Peisker Mary P. Moore

Alfredicio Perez-Perez Donna McCall

Rosemary Petruso Thomas and Mary Canavan

James Pieper ***

Dr. Vincent Proskey Mr. and Ms. Stang

Paul and Catherine Quante Donald Quante

Patricia Rapp Mike and Betty Rapp

Rehagen parents Donald Lancaster

Mark William Rice Jeanne Licari

Bob, Jack, and Karen Ann Richards

Jeanette Richards (3)Kathleen Rife

Philip and Jeanne McDermottJoan Robison

Dianna MoellerMy wife Janie Rodriguez, my birthmother Vivian Morganson May

Michael TrantowMary Jo Roeger

Jane SheaTimothy Rogaczewski

Mary Ruh

Sister Louise Roseman, D.C. Barbara Heinzen

Ron Roth Charles Matthews

Peter and Jeannette Ruminski

Peter and Laura RuminksiSarafina Russo

AnonymousEllen Ryan

Norm RyanBertram and Suzanne Sachs

Michael SachsCharles Sauer

LaVerne SauerMargaret A. Schmidt

Dale and Patti SchmidtMarilyn Schneider

Kathryn GonsalvezBetty Schodroski

Glennon Schodroski, Sr.Marion Schroer

Sharon Van RonzelenSteve Schulte

Kathleen SchulteJoan Schwarzen

James BurkeRita (Schermann) Sebelski

Beth and Jay FisherTeresa and Phil Hess

Paul Schibi John and Joan Duncan

Oliver and Virginia Sicking Anonymous

Mary Sigmund Jerome Sigmund

JoAnn Southard Michael Murray

Joseph I. Steininger Mrs. Theresa Steininger

James and Patt Stover Ron Stover

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More than 200 people participated in Cardinal Ritter Senior Services’ Virtual Valentine campaign, flooding their inbox with heartwarming messages for senior residents.

Archbishop Rozanski was invited to receive his COVID-19 vaccines at Cardinal Ritter Senior Services. (photo credit: Lisa Johnston, St. Louis Review)

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Deacon Richard Vehige - Deacon Retirement

Helen RoderAnne Mueller Mary Ruh

Grant Michael Vehige - Baptism

***Deborah Vogt

Rev. Gerard R. WelschEllen Murphy

Wayne LevinsonRev. Gerard Welsch

Akira and Cecilia IwaneRev. Gerard R. Welsch - Retirement

Akira and Cecilia Iwane Blanca Perez

Fr. Dane Westhoff - Priesthood Ordination

***Mr. and Mrs. John Wheeler - 25th Anniversary

***Mary Ellen Wobig

John, Keri, Brooke, and ShelbiCatherine Wombacher

Mark Wombacher

Special IntentionsConversion of my son; daughter and their families

Edward AckermannAnne Armstrong’s family

Rita SponamorePray for all Apostles of Prayer

Margaret AubermannEnd of the pandemic

Carolyn M. BarnettThe United States

Stanley BuncherCure for coronavirus

Stanley BuncherPeace in the Middle East

Robert Byrne, Sr.Sandy DeNoyer

Cindy RivitusoAn end to the pandemic

Katherine DierkerPrayers for special intentions

AnonymousPeace and end to abortions

Antoinette HickelPrayers for Julie

Mr. and Mrs. Richard IsaakHealing, Happy Holy Death, Family, Church, Country, Return to God

Marie Kempf (3)Family, Students, Health, God’s will be done

Marie KempfGrateful to god, Healing-Our Church, Country and Family

Marie Kempf

Special intentions Jerome Kinnison

Prayers for healthcare workers

AnonymousFor health care workers

AnonymousFor good outcome of surgery on July 17

AnonymousPrayers for those suffering from coronovirus, especially Brant Vollman

David KwinnPray for the recovery of Brant Vollman from Covid

David KwinnLandgraf Families

Robert LandgrafSon, Michael’s conversion

John and Frances LightstoneSafety from coronavirus for Matthews Family

Charles MatthewsPray for my soul and my family

Mike MattinglyBess’ intentions

John and Mary MenousekHealing for my friends, Kathy Politte and Lynn Sherman

Rose O’ShaughnessyGus Rivituso-Health

Cynthia RivitusoPray for health and happiness for my wife Charlotte, my children Theresa, Johnny, Tom, Catherine, Mary, Suzanne & their families

John M. Roche (5)Granddaughter’s health

Agnes SchipperA good job and good health for our daughter

Norman SuttererWife who is in memory care at Nazareth Center

Daniel Venverloh, Sr.Adoption successful

Lori and David VossLinda Winter-Get well

Ron and Florah

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If you would like to pay tribute to someone through a donation to Catholic Charities of St. Louis, contact Amanda Dunnavant at 314-256-5907 or visit www.ccstl.org. Tributes above were received July 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021.

*** Deacon Richard and Mrs. Carolyn Vehige

Numbers that appear behind names indicate multiple gifts.

Jack Stretch Chris and Christy Horton

Msgr. Edward Sudekum Tim and Maria Desloge

Leo Tevlin Leo J. Tevlin Family

Chancey Brian, Carrie and Milana Thouvenot

Mary Ann Tiemeyer Dr. and Mrs. Walter BischErnest Coe

Julia M. Todd Herbert M. Todd (3)

Jacqueline F. Tully Andrea DedoElizabeth Dubis GylniasLeo and Michele Moore

Lucia Tumminello Anthony and Susan Tumminello

Edmund H. Unterreiner, Jr. Warren Unterreiner

Richard L. Van De Riet Irma J. Van De Riet

Gregory B. Vatterott Kathleen and Richard Valenta

Rita Vehige ***

Lillian Ventimiglia Janice Jones

Dora Lanham and Ginny Robert Vierling

Ginny Vierling and Judy Lingner

Bob VierlingDonald Vogt

Cheryl BunchViola Vogt

Theresa and Ted RuzickaGayle ShankDeborah M. Vogt

Mark J. Voss Lori and David Voss

Doris Wallace Hoyt Wallace

Clifford Warden Grace Warden

Robert Wermuth ***

Charles E. Whitten Paul W. Leible (7)

Leonard G. Wiesner Ralph FiorettiGreg and Connie KaazKen and Mary Jo Ringkamp

Evelyn Wilson AnonymousMaribeth Huddleston

Scott Andrew Wirtz Anonymous

Rose Wuellner Don and Linda Black

Bob Ziegler Mary Swaykus

We Honor The Catholic Charities family recognizes those celebrating anniversaries, birthdays and other special intentions. Family and friends paying tribute are listed below them.

William H. Ahrens, Jr.

Barbara AhrensLenora Anop

Dr. Clare A. DykewiczSister Miriam Bannon, CCVI - 1 year anniversary of making her final vows

Patricia FloydDallas and Joan Barteau

Anonymous

Thomas Blubaugh - Birthday Mike, Mich, Mo and Annie

Ordination of Dr. James Bornholdt as Deacon

Mr. David BornholdtRhonda Bourquin - 51st Birthday

Virgil W. DohackShane Bourquin - 13th Birthday

Virgil W. DohackTrevor Bourquin- 11th Birthday

Virgil W. DohackWesley Bourquin- 9th Birthday

Virgil W. DohackKen and Mary Bower

Susie and Bill HizarRichard and Carolyn Bower - 50th Wedding Anniversary

Ken and Mary BowerDr. Horst Buchholz

David L. CorrickMost Reverend Robert J. Carlson - Episcopal Retirement

***Archbishop Robert Carlson on his Retirement

AnonymousArchbishop Robert Carlson - Retirement - 11 years of service

Msgr. Michael TurekJanet Carroll

Matthew and Alison Carroll(3)Nick and Jackie Carter

AnonymousCatholic Charities colleagues and those we serve

Lisa SheaTimothy Chapman

Margaret ChapmanThe Clemens Family

Michelle Grojean

Tom Conley Elizabeth Zerkel

Clare Connelly - Christmas Robert Stricker

Beth Corrick - your recovery David L. Corrick

Jack Corrigan Anonymous

My adopted son Pat Dawson

Gretchen Marie Dean Rebecca Dean

Barb Delhougne Anonymous

Virgil and Joyce Dohack - Birthdays

Virgil W. DohackMrs. Kathy Dolan

St. Gerard Majella ParishCharles and Betty Doyle

Deborah FaustJohn and Jane Drabik

Joe and Sara CandelarioKaren Dunne

AnonymousFaye Egan

Bob and Kathy EganAnna Lynne Rose Ehrhard

Ray and Cheryl EhrhardAndrew S. Elliott

Tony and Dudie DiLeoRichard Enderle

AnonymousBud and Kathie Fears

AnonymousThomas Ferguson - Birthday

Kyle FergusonRon and Kathie Fishbeck

Jacqueline KoenigFr. Peregerine Fletcher

***Michael Fogarty

Madeline CobbDr. Melissa Fore

Anonymous

Alisa Goessling Samuel and Sarah GordonHolly Gullick

Joel and Deanna Harris Anonymous

Paul Haudrich Bill Luth

Keith M. Henderson & Diaconate Class of 2020 Ordination

Christine Henderson(2)Maura Louise Henderson - 1st Birthday

Keith and Christine HendersonPor la salud de Joel Hernandez Y Lourdes Macias

Lourdes Macias SanchezJohn and Anne Holtmann

Paul and Cathleen AndersonJoanie Huelsing

Kristi and KimKatie Hutsler

Philip HutslerElaine Kearns

Ginger GrimesScott Kennebeck

AnonymousMary Buckley

Michael KennyPat and Ann Kenny

Michael KennyJean Koebbe

Cynthia MayerKeith Koenig

Donna HeidenfelderAlan and Michelle Kollmann

AnonymousMy wife

John KrebsLisa Lafata

AnonymousDr. David and Pam Lashley

Jean ThouvenotWendy and John Lawrence

AnonymousIlene Litvag

Ted and Theresa RuzickaThomas and Rita Lynch

Mark and Julia EcksteinNurses caring for coronavirus patients

Charles MatthewsMichael and Marilynn Maurer

AnonymousPadraic McGrath

Barbara EadsJames McIafferty

Sharie McIaffertyJohn McManemin - Ordained a deacon on 8/29

Mike and Sasha KamperArt Mees

Children of Art MeesMichael J. Mueller

John and Patricia MuellerAudrey Naumann

AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Gerard Nikodem - Thoughtful contribution

***Eileen and Larry O’Brien

AnonymousJWP Birthday

Vincent and Jane O’Connell

Stephen Orf - Graduation and New Job

Keith and Christine HendersonGail O’Toole

Carlise SlappeyJulia Otto

AnonymousSusan Cudahee

AnonymousLarry and Christine Page

David and Diane SnivelyDebbie Pashia

Aaron and Cassie PashiaBlanca Perez

AnonymousDeacon Steven Pieper - Deaconate Ordination

***Ed Puzzella - for continued service to the community

Thomas B. Young, Sr.Deacon Michael Quinlan - Deaconate Ordination

***Deacon Lou Reynoso

Mark ReynosoPatricia Rice and George Hellmuth - Their marriage

Kathleen RichardsonRuth Ferris - Archdiocesan Handbell Choir

Harriet RitterFrank Roberts

Frank RobertsMr. and Mrs. Brooks Ross - Marriage

***Mary Ellen Roth

Hazel MorrisJoseph and Kathy Weyhrich

Most Reverend Mitchell Rozanski - Episcopal Installation

***Theresa Ruzicka

AnonymousThe Luciann Hruza Charitable Gift Fund

Mary Ellen Schraeder MC Klahr

Leann and Carl Scibetta Anonymous

Nuns and Case Workers who cared for children at St. Domenicos Home in the 1950s-1960s

Louise B. SmithGeorge and Deborah Stock

Mr. Jeffrey C. Dobner, Jr.Tim and Kelley Stock

Jeffrey Dobner, Jr.Jeanette and Irvin Stoehner

Rebecca StoehnerThe Lang Family

AnonymousJohn E. Tegethoff, Jr.

Lois Gene TegethoffJames and Amy Terschluse

Jack TerschluseEd and Carla Timm

Bill, Mary, and Max HaynesChristians of all faiths

Michael TrantowFred and Maureen Uhle

Janice Naumann

St. Patrick Center Board member Jimmy Williams Jr., left, cooked some of the 22,000 McRib sandwiches he and other local McDonald's franchise owners donated to the agency. Shown helping are Paula Breitenbach, center, and Crystal Miller of Christian Foods McDonalds.

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Cold Days Call for Crafting! Children living at Marygrove marked Inauguration Day and Valentine’s Day

with celebrations and indoor activities, including these works of art.