We, the people of Saint Vincent DePaul Parish in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, Missouri, are committed to following Jesus Christ, Evangelizer of the poor. We do this through:

♦ Eucharistic centered worship and continued spiritual formation. ♦ Service to the poor and oppressed. ♦ Preaching the Gospel by word and action in an ecumenical spirit.

Parish Office

1408 South 10th Street St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone♦ 314-231-9328

Fax ♦ 314-621-2232 Email ♦ Kerry@stvstl.org

Website ♦ http://www.stvstl.org

Let’s Start 314-241-2324 Kingdom House Senior Companion Program 314-421-0400 ext. 235

Twenty-sixth Sunday Ordinary Time September 25 , 2011

Feast of St. Vincent DePaul (By Joann Vasa, SSND)

No matter how you slice it, St. Vincent DePaul was quite a character. The image of Vincent presented here offers a unique reflection of our hero as both inviting and challenging, and ever in touch with the light as well as the dark side of life. Let us take a few moments to honor his memory and recommit ourselves to his challenges. With that familiar twinkle in his eye, Vincent possessed an uncanny ability to draw others into his projects to assist the poor of his day. Note the outstretched arms and extended hands leaning forward from his chair to draw you into his circle of charity. What is it that Vincent is asking of you as a member of the Vincentian Family at St. Vincent’s? How will you respond? Secondly, not only does Vincent’s image indicate an invitation to contribute time and talent, but he seems to take the position of a beggar, one who pleads for engagement and not merely peripheral involvement. All of this takes place on the light and dark stage of everyday life, where truly Vincent believed God lives, moves and acts among us. Vincent always felt that he needed to do MORE in response to the all-consuming love of Jesus Christ. What is the “MORE” that God is asking of you? Finally, Vincent’s face reveals his dogged dependence upon Divine Providence . Everyday life carries us along with its joys and sorrows, but through it all Vincent steadfastly trusted that God was near. “He who from all eternity has chosen you to assist the poor�will preserve you as the apple of His eye. Let us abandon ourselves to Divine Providence. It will know quite well how to procure what we need. “ (Letter #245, October, 1636) What worries or concerns do you need to entrust into God’s hands today? During this week, take a few moments to

reflect on this powerful image of our patron saint,

and allow it to speak to you. Then, choose one thing

you will do to respond with courage and faith!

Staff

Father Ed Murphy, CM ♦ Pastor Father Bill Hartenbach, CM ♦ Senior Priest in Service Brother Tim Opferman, CM ♦ In residence George Dennis ♦ Maintenance Ralph Glaser ♦ Bookkeeping Larry Koenig

♦ Janitorial Kerry Lyman

♦ Parish Secretary Linda Mertz ♦ PSR Coordinator Pat Poehling ♦ Outreach Ministry Jim Votino ♦ Kitchen Manager Dennis Wells ♦ Associate/Director of Music Toni Wood ♦ Saturday Receptionist

Organizations/ Activities

Jan Leone ♦ Faith Formation

Bob Bischoff ♦ Finance Council

Ray Martin & Bob Zurfluh ♦ Hospitality

Carolyn Hubler ♦ Liturgy Committee Linda McCrackin

♦ Parish Council

Sacraments & Masses 4:30 pm Saturday

9:00 am Sunday

11:00 am Sunday

12:05 pm Monday-Friday

6:30 pm Holy Days

Miraculous Medal

Devotion After

Monday Mass

Reconciliation 3:45 - 4:15 pm Saturday or by appointment

Other Sacraments by appointment

Parish Office Hours

Monday—Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Closed Sunday, Holy Days & Holidays

To register in the parish, contact the Parish Office at

314-231-9328

This Week In Our Parish

Bulletin Deadline

Monday at Noon

You can submit requests to the parish office or email:

bulletin@stvstl.org

Holidays may alter this schedule.

Readings-week of September 25th

Sunday: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalm 25:4-9 Phillippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32 Monday: Zechariah 8:1-8 Psalm 102:16-21, 29, 22-23 Luke 9:46-50 Tuesday: Zechariah 8:20-23 Psalm 87:1-7 Luke 9:51-56 Wednesday: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Psalm 137:1-6 Luke 9:57-62 Thursday: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Psalm 138:1-5 John 1:47-51 Friday: Baruch 1:15-22 Psalm 79:1-5, 8-9 Luke 10:13-16 Saturday: Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29 Psalm 69:33-37 Luke 10:17-24 Next Sunday:Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:9, 12-16, 19-20 Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43

Ministry Schedule Saturday, October 1

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4:30 pm L-Natalie Cox L-Chris Kerlick M-Harriett Cox M-Mary Eisenhauer Sunday October 2nd 9:00 am L-Mary Koenig L-Steve Frei M-Diane Rademacher M-Kate Murphy M-S. Mary Roch Rocklage M-S. Sandy Schwartz M-Teresita Cometa S-Brandon Remphry S-Garbriella Stark 11:00am L-Karl Marlinghaus L-Joan Metro M-Barb Marlinghaus M-Laura Stobbs S-Emanuel Parker

Mass Intentions

Saturday, September 24th 4:30p Donald Cox Sunday, September 25th

10:00a People of our Parish Monday, September 26th 12:05p S. MaryAngelynPera D.C. Tuesday, September 27th 12:05p Jean Biwowarczyk Wednesday, September 28th 12:05p Joe Cox Thursday, September 29th 12:05p Apple Wilson Friday, September 30th 12:05p Marilyn Sax Saturday, October 1st 4:30p Donald Cox Sunday, October 2nd

9:00a Ladies of Charity 11:00a People of our Parish

Sunday, September 25

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10:00a ONLY ONE MASS Fr. Ed’s installation and reception 5:00p Meals

Monday, September 26th

5:00p Meals Tuesday, September 27

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9:00a Food Pantry Open 5:00p Meals 6:30p Let’s Start Wednesday, September 28

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5:00p Meals Thursday, September 29

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10:00a Senior Bingo 5:00p Meals Friday, September 30

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5:00p Meals 6:30p Set up rummage Saturday, October 1

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9:00a Rummage Sale 5:00p Meals

Collection Counters Sunday, October 2nd Team 1

Together We Pray for:Together We Pray for:Together We Pray for:Together We Pray for:

those who are sick & their caregivers:those who are sick & their caregivers:those who are sick & their caregivers:those who are sick & their caregivers:

Names in italic print are new to prayer list this week.Names in italic print are new to prayer list this week.Names in italic print are new to prayer list this week.Names in italic print are new to prayer list this week.

those who are in need of special prayer, those who are in need of special prayer, those who are in need of special prayer, those who are in need of special prayer, especially those serving in the armed especially those serving in the armed especially those serving in the armed especially those serving in the armed forces:forces:forces:forces:

those celebrating birthdays this week:those celebrating birthdays this week:those celebrating birthdays this week:those celebrating birthdays this week:

all those who allow us to serve them at the all those who allow us to serve them at the all those who allow us to serve them at the all those who allow us to serve them at the

clothing window, Let’s Start, meals, and the clothing window, Let’s Start, meals, and the clothing window, Let’s Start, meals, and the clothing window, Let’s Start, meals, and the

sandwich window.sandwich window.sandwich window.sandwich window.

Please check the prayer list. If you know of someone who does not need to be on the list please call Kerry at 314-231-9328 or email bulletin@stvstl.org Thank you.

Win Anderson Chip Bronsky Dwain Burke Jean Caraman Michael Gray Paul Hellmich

Sam Kramer Timothy Maguire Marcie Mellick Scott Mellick Thomas Milleso Mark Mitchell

Jonathan Pechon Jason Roth Paul Schaffer James Stephens Megan Stephens Rick Taylor

Ben Abell Anna Marie Aguayo Mary Alewine Donna Alonzo Becky Anderson Rosemary Agustine Beth ———— Amber Baker Beverly Baker Bing Baker Tom Barry Marie Berning Mara Berry Antoinette Berwin Charlene Bielik Dale Blaine Nancy Bocklage Dawn Brendle Kirk Brinovec Genevieve Broyles Shannon Broyles Sue Bundren Paul BurnsPaul BurnsPaul BurnsPaul Burns Bob Cassidy Larry ChurraLarry ChurraLarry ChurraLarry Churra Amber Darby Myron Davenport CatherineDeterman KathleenDieckhaus Steve Dowling Beth Downey Ken Doyle Alice Edler Kate Elliott Chris Ewersmann Shirley Fairchild Sue Flake Ellie Flynn Mary Fontana Tom Ganz Danielle Gardner Bert Godden Sharon Gough Michael Gray Ken Griffey Rich Griffey Clem Guerrero

Debbi Haffner Leona Hagen Sandy Hagerling Joey Harper Pat Harris Neil Hartigan Ervin Hartmann George Heath Paul Heine Loretta Hessler Robert Hockenhull Nile Hodges Paul Hogan Emily Hrbacek Clark Isley Michael Jackson Thomas Jaeger Rollie Johnson Betty Jolly Marian Jung Nathan Kasai Maureen Kasimali Nancy Kaminski Sara King Mary Ann Kinsilla Dolores Kley John Koenig Patti Leggat MaryAnnLemkuhl John Linhares Ell Linton Lois Linton Richard Loos Daniel Massey Judy Maury Megan McDowell Zak McQuay John Meyer Larry Meyer Delia Minor Jack Minor Barry Moriarty C.M Rosemary Mueller Tyler Nash John Nichols Bekki Nill

Ansley Odum Anthony R. Orf Belinda Patterson Joe Pazdernik Rita Pechon Esther Phillips Sr. Rosalie Phillips Greg Rath Joyce Robinson Kenny Robinson Mary Lou Roche Hugh Rogers Jay Roth Karen Rowland Annie Sanders Charleen Sartori Glenn Schaefer, Jr. Steve Schiller Lisa Bayer Scott Vonnie Serra Floyd Setzer Lariece Shannon Bob Sherer Jean Shriver Denise Skaggs Daniel Solomon Ellen Sprenke Cathy Staten Bob Stephens Duane Stevenson Dale Sullivan Isaiah Tisdale K. Jellaug Tobin Lisa Vasquez Mary Venezia Tom Villa Ken Vollmer Thelnora Vollmer Simo Vujevic Annie Wadley Jennifer Wallace Bill White Pam Willingham Dean Wood Eugene Woody Brandon Young

September September September September

28 Peggy Fitzpatrick28 Peggy Fitzpatrick28 Peggy Fitzpatrick28 Peggy Fitzpatrick

28 Mary Katherine Todt28 Mary Katherine Todt28 Mary Katherine Todt28 Mary Katherine Todt

29 Traci Clapper29 Traci Clapper29 Traci Clapper29 Traci Clapper

29 Lindsey Emmel29 Lindsey Emmel29 Lindsey Emmel29 Lindsey Emmel

29 Dan Hanks29 Dan Hanks29 Dan Hanks29 Dan Hanks

30 Ralph Glaser30 Ralph Glaser30 Ralph Glaser30 Ralph Glaser

30303030 Lori O’TooleLori O’TooleLori O’TooleLori O’Toole

October October October October October October October October

1 Peter Drury 1 Peter Drury 1 Peter Drury 1 Peter Drury

2 Georgie Busch 2 Georgie Busch 2 Georgie Busch 2 Georgie Busch

Changes to Prayer List Our bulletin prayer list is an important part of our prayer community. To ensure that it remains up-to-date we’re going to leave names on the list for four weeks at a time starting October 1st. You may put a name on at any point; in four weeks the name will automatically drop off unless you resubmit it. You are welcome to resubmit multiple times. If you would like to have a name included on the new prayer list starting October 1st, please submit the name by noon on Monday, September 26th. by calling the office at 314-231-9328 or emailing Kerry@stvstl.orgKerry@stvstl.org.

We, the people of St. Vincent DePaul parish in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, MO, are committed to following Jesus Christ, evangelizer of the poor. We did this through: preparing lunches for our lunch window guests. Please share with us the way you are “LIVING THE MISSION” here at St. Vincent’s by email: bulletin@stvstl.org or call the office: 314-231-9328

Stewardship

For the week of 9/19/11 7/1/11-to-date

Parish acct. revenue 6,398.99 59,235.53

Parish acct. budgeted expense 6,486.00

Parish acct. actual expense 73,539.83

Parish acct. Surplus (Deficit) (87.01) (14,304.30)

Social Ministries revenue 874.00 46,450.56

Social Ministries budgeted expense 3,561.00

Social Ministries actual expense 38,724.77

Social Ministries Surplus (Deficit) (2,687.00) 7,725.79

Total revenue 7,272.99 105,686.09

Total budgeted expense 10,047.00

Total actual expense 112,264.60

Total Surplus (Deficit) (2,774.01) (6,578.51)

Parishioner Bridget Flood wrote a wonderful op-ed piece on volunteerism that recently ran in the Post-Dispatch. The article is-based on her experience volunteering for Let’s Start and her role

as executive director of the Incarnate Word Foundation. You can find a link to the story at www.stvstl.org

IN THE NEWS!

“To Love and Serve the Lord” You are invited “To Love and Serve the Lord” a conference being held October 21st-22nd at the Cardinal Rigali Center. The conference, sponsored by Catholic Charities St. Louis, will focus on how a parish can live out the Gospel call to serve all who are in need. We’ll explore the connections between our faith and our actions on behalf of charity and justice. We’ll learn concrete “how to’s” of organizing parish ministries and working effectively to advocate for those who are vulnerable in any way. The weekend will include inspiring keynotes, practical workshops, and Mass with Archbishop Carlson. Workshops will focus on four areas: direct service, advocacy, leadership development and immigration. Registration is $50 before Oct 7. For details see or contact Greg Rohde at rohde@ccstl.org or 314.367.5500 x1155. Note that our parishioner, Pat Poehling, is on the corps team of organizing this conference and our parish will have its own exhibition booth. Mark your calendars to attend and if you have any questions you may contact Pat at 231-9328.

The Trivia committee is still accepting donations of theme filled baskets and miscellaneous items than can be

used as attendance prizes. Items can be left in the office marked “SVDP Trivia”.

Your votes are needed! Please go in to the website and register to log in each day and vote! "Reques t f o r vo t e s : Chec k ou t www.markhammarkofdistinction.com East Side Heart & Home is dedicated to making a positive impact in East St. Louis. This non profit agency helps low-income families become homeowners. Members of our parish are connected to this program and Linda Mertz has nominated ESH&H as a worthy project to hopefully receive grant support from Markham Vineyards. This company gives back to the community. ESH&H was chosen as one of the top ten finalists from all over the country and the Markham company puts the vote to the public. The top two groups receive $25,000. Please help by voting every day on line at the above mentioned website. You can read about the program and place your vote every day from August 29 through October 3, 2011. Your help is requested to build another home in spring, 2012. All you do is go on the website, register your email address to log on every day and vote--it takes seconds! In case you did not know, Sr. Carol Lehmkuhl, Director of the Family Center was a parishioner, is currently at St. Catherine and Sr. Mary Ann Buhr is a parishioner and Assistant Director and Sr. Mary Kay McKenzie is the project manager and also a parishioner. Linda Mertz is on staff, a parishioner at St. Vincent's and on the board at the Family Center and volunteers there. Various board members have a connection with St. Vincent's or St. Catherine's so the thread of serving the poor is indeed present. Please support this fine organization with your votes for ESH&H.

...to be stewards of

our parish

The shelves are bare. Please try to bring a

few items!

Meals are being served this week and the sewing ladies need help. Since our guests at meals really appreciate the sewing ladies who mend, alter, patch, and sew on buttons, they keep us busy. So, we need more help. An hour of volunteering on your part makes their day. Who knows what it will do for you. If you'd be interested in this service, please contact Sr. Regina at: reginasiegfried@charter.net

IMPORTANT TO READ! PSR classes have resumed. If you have not yet registered your child for these classes, please contact Linda Mertz at 314-231-9328. The bulletin deadline has been changed. All bulletin item requests must be sent by NOON on MONDAY to Karen, the bulletin editor at bulletin@stvstl.org or to Kerry 314-231-9328. Thank you for your cooperation.

BOXED DINNERS CANNED DINNERS CANNED FRUIT Fruit Cocktail Peaches Pineapple COOKING OIL JELLY PASTA SOUP

SPAGHETTI SAUCE TUNA VEGETABLES Corn Green beans Peas NON FOOD ITEMS Bar Soap Dishwashing soap Toilet tissue

Blessings to our New Pastor

Father Edward F. Murphy, CM

On his Installation.

The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor.

Save the date: December 8th——MSO Christmas dinner.

The St. Louis Archdiocesan Ladies of Charity Retreat will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Our Lady of the Barrens Church and National Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, in Perryville, MO. The cost is $10 payable at the retreat and this fee includes lunch. Please R.S.V.P. by Saturday, October 1, 2011 to Maureen McMillan at

LADIES OF Charity, USA, 314-881-6017 or lcstlouis@aol.com

Saint Vincent‘s

Outreach Program

What We Can Do For YouS

• Bring communion to the sick • Bring meals during a crisis • Bring communion to the families of the sick or dying • Will make home visits for those who are homebound when requested • Will make hospital visits

Call: 636-448-1064 Kathy Stowers 314-231-9328 Parish Office

“Lord, help me to make time today to serve you in those who are most in need of encouragement or assistance.” - St Vincent de Paul