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St. Joseph Parish
Cottleville
September 24, 2017
WELCOME TO SAINT JOSEPH PARISH - COTTLEVILLE Thank you for your interest in joining St. Joseph Parish. We are very happy that you have chosen to become a member of our parish family, and we welcome YOU!
Our registration process:
Print out the “St. Joseph Parish Registration Form” from our website www.stjoecot.org or stop by the Parish Center to pick up a new Parishioner packet and registration form.
Bring your completed form to our ”Registration & Orientation Sunday” following the Sunday 10:30 a.m. mass on one of the following dates:
2017: September 24 October 29 November 19
We ask that you PLEASE MEET AT THE ALTAR immediately after Mass. We will have a short tour of our church, collect registration information, and complete the tour of our Parish Center, followed by coffee and donuts! You will meet a member of our “Guardian Angels” welcoming committee who will be available to assist you in your transition to our parish. Thanks again and we look forward to meeting you face to face at our next Registration & Orientation Sunday following the Sunday 10:30 a.m. mass.
2 | St. Joseph Church—Cottleville
1355 Motherhead Road • St. Charles, MO 63304 stjoecot.org | [email protected]
Parish Office Monday-Thursday ....................................... 8:00am-8:00pm Friday .......................................................... 8:00am-5:00pm (636) 441-0055 | Fax: (636) 926-7341
P.S.R. Office Hours Monday & Wednesday .............................. 10:00am-4:00pm Tuesday & Thursday ................................... 8:30am-4:00pm Friday ........................................................................ Closed
STAFF DIRECTORY Rev. Msgr. James P. Callahan, Pastor ................... ext. 107 Rev. Mark A. Chrismer, Associate ........................... ext. 109 Rev. John W. Schneier, Associate .......................... ext. 108 Deacon Michael Piva, Permanent ........................... ext. 104 Deacon Gene Schaeffer, Permanent ...................... ext. 129 Deacon Thomas Burke, III, Permanent ................... ext. 100 Deacon Glennon Schultheis, Permanent (Retired) . ext. 100 Deacon Jack Shannon, Permanent (Retired) .......... ext. 100 Jane Brown, O.P.A., Pastoral Associate ................. ext. 113 Joan Cleaveland, Business Manager ...................... ext. 103 Mary Doerr, P.S.R. Coordinator .............................. ext. 301 Gina Beach, P.S.R Secretary .................................. ext. 300 Sister Mary Sheila, O.P., School Principal .............. ext. 200 Donna Meyer, Music/Liturgy Director ...................... ext. 106 Danny Zink, Youth Ministry ...................................... ext. 151 Bob Emery, Maintenance ........................................ ext. 123 Parish Office Staff .................................................... ext. 100 School Office ........................................................... ext. 200 Protecting God’s Children ........................................ ext. 102 St. Vincent de Paul ........................................ 314-286-5137
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Friday .......................................................... 6:30am Monday-Saturday ..................................................... 8:00am
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday ................................................................... 5:00pm Sunday.............................. 7:00, 8:45, 10:30am, & 12:15pm
Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday - 3:30 to 4:30 pm, Tuesdays - 4:00 to 5:00 pm, and by appointment.
Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesday after 6:30 am and 8:00 am Masses.
Eucharistic Adoration Monday 7:00 am until Saturday 7:45 am
Baptism - Sundays at 1:30 pm except during Lent Family Must be registered in the Parish prior to attending a Preparation Mtg. Call Parish Office for details.
Matrimony Please call one of the priests/deacons at least 6 months prior to the date of the wedding.
Holy Orders and Consecrated (Religious) Life: If interested, please contact one of the priests or call the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at 314-792-6460.
Communion for the Homebound Friday mornings after 8:00am Mass, if needed, contact 636-441-0055 ext. 100
Bulletins Please e-mail requests to [email protected]
By the prior SUNDAY at 12:00 Midnight
Crisis Pregnancy Help Birthright St. Charles, 636-724-1200 Birthrightstcharles.org
Post-Abortion Counseling Project Rachel & Project Joseph, 314-792-7565
The people of St. Joseph Parish will be most grateful if you remember your Parish in your Will.
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS Sing a joyful song to the Lord! If you sing or play an instrument, consider sharing your talent with your parish family!
8:45 Adult Choir—Thursdays at 7:00pm in Church. Contact: Donna at [email protected] or 636-441-0055 ext. 106
10:30 We are Family Choir—Tuesdays at 7:00pm in Room D at Parish Center. Contact: Tracy at [email protected] or 636-441-0055 ext. 152
5:00 p.m. Youth Choir Fall Calendar
Youth Choir is for grades 3 & older who love to sing! Youth are invited to the choir area & sing at these masses—no rehearsal required. Good behavior & participation in singing are required.
To keep up to date with youth choir, please register at flocknote.com/stjoecot
September 23rd October 7th & 21st
November 4th & 18th December 2nd & 16th
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PASTOR Dear Parishioners,
This weekend is Stewardship Awareness Weekend. The theme is “It is truly right and just. . . always and everywhere
to give you thanks.” Because we are disciples of Jesus Christ, we are also called to be good stewards of all that has been entrusted to us. I think we all agree that God has bestowed many blessings upon us personally and as a parish family. So, today we reflect on the ways we can and do return a portion of our blessings to God, sharing them with our parish family and the universal Church. I want to thank those parishioners who faithfully and generously give their time, talents and treasures that are necessary to support St. Joseph Parish and our many ministries. A personal letter from me to each registered household has been mailed to you. I ask that you prayerfully reflect on it as you make your pledge to St. Joseph Parish.
Please remember that for the past six years, our parish has been tithing 5% of its Sunday collections to charities outside of our parish. Approximately, $150,000 will be given to over 40 charitable groups which many of you recommended to our Tithing Outreach Committee.
Also, in your packets of envelopes, there is a special envelope for the Formation of Permanent Deacons for the
weekend of September 30th-October 1st. Our permanent deacons contribute quite a lot to our parishes and I encourage
you to support this important collection.
God Bless, Msgr. Callahan
3 | September 24, 2017 | 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
HOSPITAL VISITS We are hoping to step up visiting St. Joseph Community members when they are in the hospital. Because of privacy laws, we are unable to find out when someone is in the hospital unless the individual personally requests information to be shared with their Parish. If you or one of your family members is in the hospital & would like a visit from our St. Joseph Pastoral Team, please call the Parish Office with the Name of the Parishioner, Hospital, Room Number, & the name/phone number of a family contact person.
ST. JOSEPH PARISH 2018 PICTORIAL DIRECTORY!
We are making preparations for a new Pictorial Directory! All parishioners & families are welcome & encouraged to participate. All parishioners who get their picture taken will receive a FREE copy of the Directory & a FREE 8X10 copy of your photo.
Photography sessions will be Sunday through Saturday, October 8th-November 4th.
You can sign up for your photo session by visiting stjoecot.org If you need assistance signing up, please call the Parish Office & we would be happy to help!
We need MANY volunteers to serve as hosts to welcome families & assist with check-in paperwork. Please contact the Parish Office at 636-441-0055 if you would like to volunteer.
ST. JOSEPH PARISH NOMINATION FOR PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
You are invited to nominate yourself, or another parishioner for membership on the Parish Council for a three year term of service. Eligibility: Baptized Catholic, at least 18 years of age, active member of the parish, compassionate, capable of communicating well with others, general knowledge and experience of parish life. Name of Nominee _________________________________________________________________________________________
Address (if known) ________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number of Nominee _________________________________________________________________________________
Email of Nominee __________________________________________________________________________________________
I make this nomination for the following reasons _______________________________________________________________
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Signed (optional) ____________________________________________________________
SAVE THE DATE!! April 7th, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Inaugural Parish Dinner Auction “Lights, Camera, Auction”
We look forward to having our parishioners take part in this exciting event! More info to be posted soon, as well as calling for volunteers to help make this event a huge success!
SUNDAY, SEPT. 24 MONDAY, SEPT. 25 TUESDAY, SEPT. 26 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27
9:00am-12:00pm—Youth
Ministry BBQ Fundraiser
6:00pm-8:00pm—Life Night, Youth Room, Parish Ctr.
12:00-9:00pm-Quilters, Quilting Rm., Parish Ctr.
9:30-11:30am—Walking with Purpose, SJR, Church
8:00am-3:00pm - Quilters, Quilting Rm., Parish Ctr.
9:00am—Fr. Chrismer & Fr. Schneier’s Bible Study, Rm. 21B, Parish Ctr.
11:30am—Scripture Study, SJR, Church
7:00pm—World Wide Open, Youth Room, Parish Ctr.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 FRIDAY, SEPT. 29 SATURDAY, SEPT. 30
7:00pm—Fishers of Men, Music Rm., Parish Ctr.
7:00-8:30pm—Walking with Purpose, SJR, Church
6:30am - Men’s Bible Study, Rm. 21B, Parish Ctr.
8:30am—Legion of Mary, SJR, Church
4 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT
PRAY FOR THE SICK
PRAYER CHAIN “It is not so bad to have at least one congregation that spoils the poor, when everybody else spoils the rich. I am deeply impressed by the fact that before explaining the word of God, before presenting to the crowds the Eight Beatitudes, Jesus had compassion on them and gave them food. Only then did He begin to teach them.” - St. Teresa of Calcutta If you have a prayer request or would like to join our Ministry, please contact, Joyce Kluge at 314-324-7490 or email Jane Trende at [email protected]
WEDDING BANNS (3) Emily Grelle and Andrew Thro will be married at St.
Peter’s Church in St. Charles on Saturday, September 30th at 12:00 p.m.
(1) Amber Williamson and Ian Thompson will be married here on Saturday, October 14th at 2:00 p.m.
Thomas Alagna John Caito Danielle Carbrey Holly Carbrey Angela Cole Jackie Crawford Rose Engert
Carole Frierdich Greg Gross Bob Kessler Rosemary Kessler Trudy Kijowski Dennis Loncaric Renee Le Curu
Patricia Martinez Jack Milburn Mary Moceri Julie Patterson Betty Roewe Sr. Carmen Schnyder
...and those on our St. Joseph Prayer Chain.
4 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT
REST IN PEACE Please pray for the repose of the souls of:
† Russell Buescher, uncle of Donna (Robert) Redd and geat-uncle of Austin, Madison, and Gabriella Redd of our Parish Community
† Thomas Griffin, husband of Karen Griffin of our Parish Community
† Vera Yingling of our Parish Community
† May they rest in peace.
4 | April 16, 2017 | Easter Sunday
ADORATION OF THE LORD
“To converse with You, O King of glory, no third person is needed. You are always ready in the Sacrament of the Altar to give audience
to all. All who desire You always find You there, and converse with you face to face.”
St. Teresa of Avila
Want some private conversation with Our King? You can find Him in our chapel. Various hours are in need of an additional committed adorer, can you help? Adoration begins Monday morning at 7:00 a.m. & continues through Saturday at 7:45 a.m. There is always a need for faithful committed adorers, will you be one? For more information, or to commit to a specific Holy Hour, contact: Sharon at 636-447-3673 or Janice at 636-447-4339 stjoecot.org/faith/sacraments/eucharist/ [email protected],
PRAY FOR PRIESTS God made Him perpetual in his office when He
bestowed on him the priesthood of His people; He established him in honor and crowned him with lofty
majesty. He gave him His laws, and authority to prescribe and to judge: to teach the precepts to His people, and the ritual to the descendents of Israel.
(Sirach 45:7, 17)
PLEASE PRAY WITH US IN THE ADORATION CHAPEL Every Monday morning 8:30-9:30 & Tuesday evening 7:00-8:00 as
we Pray for the Sanctification of Priests & Holy Vocations to the Holy Priesthood & Consecrated Religious Life.
Questions, call: Sharon 636-447-3673
4 | April 23, 2017 | Sunday of Divine Mercy 4 | September 24, 2017 | 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST. JOSEPH PARISH BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, October 15th 8:00 A.M.—12:30 P.M.
St. Joseph School Cafeteria Donuts, snacks, & beverages served. Many thanks for 32 donors at our last drive. Donors with scheduled appointments will be given priority processing over walk-in. Register at bloodcenterimpact.org or call Dave Moody at 636-209-1004 Sponsored by Knights of Columbus, Fr. Pezold Council 7198
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed to take part in our 2nd annual
pro-life Rose Procession Sunday, October 1st at 8:45 AM Mass
Volunteers (age 1-44) will each carry a rose in the procession before Mass. Each participant represents over a million babies who died by abortion each year since 1973, when abortion was legalized in the U.S. If you were born after 1972, you are invited to represent your birth year in the procession. We are especially in need of participants born between 1980 & 1999. To volunteer, contact Lynn at 904-704-2111 ([email protected]) or Mimi at 636-926-9311.
5 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT
MASS INTENTIONS Monday, September 25 6:30 am Gary Schaeffer 8:00 am Morgan Vetter Tuesday, September 26—Sts. Cosmas & Damian 6:30 am Richard Felker 8:00 am Rich Beckmann Wednesday, September 27—St. Vincent de Paul 6:30 am Tony & Toni Sgroi 8:00 am The Schonde Family—School Mass Thursday, September 28—Sts. Wenceslaus, Lawrence
Ruiz & Companions 6:30 am Bill Kelly 8:00 am Loretto Naumann Friday, September 29—Sts. Michael, Gabriel, & Raphael 6:30 am Clare Herring 8:00 am Matthew Taylor Saturday, September 30—St. Jerome 8:00 am John Strick 5:00 pm Walter Shaughnessy Sunday, October 1—26
th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 am Rich Beckmann 8:45 am Jeremy Maschmann 10:30 am People of the Parish 12:15 pm Denise Monia
MASS SERVERS Saturday - September 30 5:00 pm Henry Dill, Carter David, Daniel Dowell Sunday - October 1 7:00 am Cole Guffey, Jonah Bergman,
Hannah Bergman 8:45 am Connor Guthrie, Nick Damon, Gabriel Cobb 10:30 am Adam Renteria, Maya Renteria,
Oliver Muehlbauer 12:15 pm Machaela Byrne, Elianna Byrne,
Nico Chiaradonna
LECTORS Saturday - September 30 5:00 pm Hank Clever, Vic Faust Sunday - October 1 7:00 am John Holscher, Sr. Carmen Schnyder 8:45 am Jason Frei, George Piccioni 10:30 am Kirk Buehler, Alicia Walters 12:15 pm Andrea Ducharme, Jane Wyatt
EMHC –CHALICE WASHER Saturday - September 30 5:00 pm Steve Hunk, Christine Tricamo Sunday - October 1 7:00 am John Moeller, Donna Taylor 8:45 am Joe Kubik, Mary Kubik 10:30 am Bryan Maurer, Donna Redd 12:15 pm Christina Graff-Rosenow, Christine Piccioni
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ezr 1:1-6/Ps 126:1b-6/Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20/Ps 122:1-5/Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9/Tb 13:2-4befghn, 7-8/Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8/Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b/Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Ps 138:1-5/Jn 1:47-51 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a/Jr 31:10-12ab, 13/Lk 9:43b-45
Sunday: Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-9/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/Mt 21:28-32
ST. JOSEPH PARISH CONTRIBUTIONS September 17 Offertory Envelopes ............................................ $ 28,697.50 Matching Gifts (School Support) ................................ 370.00 Facilities Maintenance ................................................ 994.50 Loose Cash Collection............................................. 1,413.00 Children’s Envelopes ...................................................... 2.00 Catholic Relief Services.............................................. 225.00 Other Special Collections ............................................. 70.00 Total Envelope Gifts ......................................... $ 31,772.00 Faith Direct Offertory Envelopes ............................................ $ 63,312.83 Matching Gifts (School Support) ............................. 4,667.00 Facilities Maintenance ............................................. 3,193.00 Catholic University ...................................................... 699.00 Tuition Assistance ................................................... 1,022.00 St. Vincent dePaul ...................................................... 553.00 Other Special Collections ........................................... 500.00 Total Envelope Gifts ......................................... $ 73,946.83
5 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT 5 | April 16, 2017 | Easter Sunday
12 FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT “Just so, every good tree bears good fruit, & a rotten tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a rotten tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down & thrown into the fire. So by their fruits you will know them.” (Matthew 7:17-20)
In September, we are focusing on the fruit of Gentleness.
Gentleness is a practice that involves having a calm temperament; we act calmly & stay away from actions that might lead us, or others to a place of anger or resentment.
It’s our great duty & responsibility to share Christ’s gentleness with the world. We have a duty as young people in our rough world to be the one who extends a hand to those who need it. It is our job to remain calm when our first reaction is to get upset, & to remain kind when everything inside us wants to be unkind. We are called to be gentle, as Christ has first been gentle with us.
Here are some practical ways you can exhibit gentleness in your life Take some time to think about actions that might
lead others to anger or resentment. Develop a plan to recognize & avoid these actions.
Visit Formed.org to learn more (free with St. Joseph’s Code: G847QG): Bakhita / Francis: The People’s Pope (movie) / St. Dominic Savio (audio) & much more!
“Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.” - Acts 16:14
5 | April 23, 2017 | Sunday of Divine Mercy 5 | September 24, 2017 | 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
BIRTHRIGHT ST. CHARLES CAR RAFFLE! On Sept. 30th & Oct. 1st, after all Masses,
volunteers will be in the back of church selling raffle tickets for $25 each. Win 1 of 3 Ford cars or $15,000!
Please stop by & purchase a ticket or two so Birthright can continue to SERVE MOMS & SAVE BABIES! If you are not interested in a raffle ticket, donations are gratefully accepted.
6 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT
6 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT 6 | April 16, 2017 | Easter Sunday 6 | April 23, 2017 | Sunday of Divine Mercy 6 | September 24, 2017 | 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Infant Baptisms-August 2017 Peter Washington Barfield, son of William & Mary Charles Anthony Berra, son of Steven & Margaret Scarlett Ellen Berra, daughter of Steven & Margaret Noel Mary Koenigsdorf, daughter of Paul & Shannon Benjamin Donald Kramer, son of Ryan & Aimee Olivia Kate Presnell, daughter of Robert & Brittany Jack Lee Quillen, son of Gary & Jessica Jolene Elise Sandorf, daughter of Daniel & Elizabeth Vincent Robert Valentine, son of Daniel & Rebecca Nora Layne Welborn, daughter of Scott & Maranda
IGNITE: THE FATHERHOOD CHALLENGE When: October 13th-15th
Where: Lake Williamson Christian Center, Carlinville, IL
What if every Father discovered his True Identity, Power & Necessity? Learn more about this incredible opportunity for all fathers of the parish at stjoecot.org/ignite-fatherhood-challenge/
1ST
& 2ND
GRADE INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL Registration for 1st & 2nd grade boys & girls intramural basketball is open through October 8th.
All games & practices are played on the same night. All games will be on Friday starting at 5:00pm. This is separate from our CYC, so registration will be separate. Fee is $50 & your shirt is included in the price. Go online to Sports Sign Up to register. Any questions, email [email protected]
CARDINAL RIGALI CENTER
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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63119 P) 314.792.7841
F) 314.792.7842 ARCHSTL.ORG
ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP
September 14, 2017
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On Sunday, October 1, 2017, there will be a special collection for the formation of permanent deacons in the Archdiocese of
St. Louis. This collection relieves some of their financial burden for studies to become a deacon. Since 1977, 440 men have
been ordained as permanent deacons in the Archdiocese. There are 181 active deacons ordained for the Archdiocese and 83
retired deacons. There are 70 men in formation at this time.
When the permanent diaconate program was initiated in the Archdiocese in January 1977, men went through a two-year
formation program, with a third year of post-ordination formation. Since then, the program has gradually expanded to five
years of formation, plus three more years of post-ordination formation.
Deacons serve in parishes, hospitals, archdiocesan agencies, and other organizations. Half of the active deacons continue to
work full-time jobs, requiring them to balance family lives and professions with their ministry as a deacon.
During formation and after ordination, deacons offer their time, personal gifts and material goods to build up the Church in the
Archdiocese without compensation. Their service extends into many areas of parish life, as they assist all of us in carrying out
the mission of the Church.
Please support the formation of permanent deacons by promoting the special collection for the Formation of Permanent
Deacons on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson
Archbishop of St. Louis
KAIROS OUTSIDE WEEKEND “Kairos Outside” is a unique support weekend for women who have a loved one or friend who is, or has been incarcerated. The purpose of this retreat is to demonstrate God’s grace & love through support in a safe, comfortable, non-judging retreat for women. A weekend is coming up Nov. 17th-19th in our area. Questions about this retreat? Please call Connie Luptowski (314-960-5493) or Monica Barnes (314-401-6918)
TRANSITIONING TO SINGLENESS “Divorced & Widowed Transitioning to Singleness” is a program sponsored by St. Cletus Parish in St. Charles. This program is intended to help those who are separated, divorced, & widowed to adapt well to the life changes involved in such events, in a healthy way. Sessions begin in late September at St. Cletus Church. For more info, please contact Lee Schellert at 636-946-7782 or [email protected]
WIN A BEAUTIFUL QUILT! TODAY—Sept. 23rd & 24th, you can purchase raffle tickets for our Quarterly Quilt Raffle. The Quilts will
be on display & Quilters will be in the gathering area before & after Masses to sell raffle tickets. $1 each or 6 for $5, each ticket is good for all 4 raffles.
Details on the Drawing times will be at the ticket table.
7 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT 7 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT 7 | April 16, 2017 | Easter Sunday 7 | April 23, 2017 | Sunday of Divine Mercy
ST JOE’S YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday, September 24 9:00am-12:00pm Soccer Field (Cafeteria Kitchen) .................. BBQ Fundraiser 6:00pm, Youth Room ..................... Life Night: Carry the Fire Wednesday, September 27 7:00pm, Youth Room ................................ World Wide Open Saturday, September 30 9:00am ......................... Mass & Breakfast (after 8AM Mass) Sunday, October 1 6:00pm, Youth Room .......................... Life Night:Illumination
Find us on Flocknote: https://new.flocknote.com/stjoecot/youth-ministry
Sign up now for the 2017 Winter Retreat & the 2018 March for Life! https://goo.gl/forms/rZYxSbLMBa0669K53
7 | September 24, 2017 | 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
WOMEN’S WHITE HOUSE RETREAT Last chance to sign up for the Ladies White House Retreat November 13th-16th. What better way to spend some quiet time before you enter the hassle of
the holiday season. Any questions, please call Dolores Klaesner 636-541-3998 or go to whretreat.org
CPR/AED TRAINING St. Joseph’s Parish Health Ministry is offering American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support training for adult & children (not infant). These CPR classes include when & how to use an AED. The more folks we have who have knowledge on how to respond to when someone suddenly becomes unconscious or has sudden cardiac arrest, the greater the chance of survival.
Classes: Saturday, September 30th 9:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, October 24th 6:00-9:00pm
Location: Parish Center, 1st floor childcare room
Cost: $45 for 2-year certification. Registration required.
Register: Call Mary Ellen Bruenderman at 314-566-6170 or email [email protected]
Deadline: 5 days before each class as classes fill early.
***REMEMBER FIRST CALL “911” WHEN SOMEONE IS NOT BREATHING***
40 DAYS FOR LIFE “IT MATTERS”! Here is part of a text received by a 40 Days for Life participant in CA:
“I wanted to send you guys a text to let you know that what you do out there does make a difference. When I went to that abortion clinic last week to drop off my money to terminate my pregnancy, I saw people standing out there with signs. I didn’t expect to see that & part of me felt ashamed. I drove through the gates anyway & went inside, gave them my money & made an appointment for 2:30pm today… All this week I thought & prayed about it & I realized in my heart what the right thing to do was. I can’t help but think that had you guys not been there that day to remind me that I had another choice, that maybe one more baby would have died today. Don’t stop what you’re doing. It matters. It did to me. From the blonde lady in the white SUV who picked up her money instead of aborting her baby today.”
Your prayers can truly make a difference in the lives of complete strangers.
Please join us to pray for 1 hour, 7:00 A.M-7:00 P.M. Wednesday, Sept. 27th or Sunday, Oct. 8th, during the 40 Days for Life prayer campaign
For more information, please contact Bob (314-973-1427) or visit Coalitionforlifestl.com
MISSOURI CATHOLIC CONFERENCE Celebrate 50 years of the MCC on Saturday, October 7th at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jeff City. The event is free & everyone is invited! A free hot lunch is provided & the day will end with Mass concelebrated by the Bishops.
Pre-register for the event by going to MOCatholic.org or call 1-800-456-1679. Bus transportation is available from locations in the St. Louis area for $10. For more info, call 314-792-7555 or go to STLRespectLife.org
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
You are invited to participate in the Mass & Candle Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 4th at 8:00 A.M. to honor loved ones who have died.
You may request a candle for each individual person who want to be remembered. You may request just one candle for all deceased members in a family by using the surname of the family. You may choose to have a person or family remembered, but choose not to purchase a candle.
You may take the candle(s) home with you as a remembrance. Refreshments will be served after Mass in the St. Joseph Room. Please fill in the from below & place it in an envelope with $3.00 for each candle you wish to light. Return the envelope marked “Mass of Remembrance” to the Parish Center or put it in the weekend collection basket no later than the weekend of October 21st/22nd. Contact Jane Heinrich at (314) 805-5947 or Maria Kilmer (636-541-0231) with any questions. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————- PLEASE PRINT
Name #Candles Name #Candles
_______________________________ _________ ______________________________ __________
_______________________________ _________ ______________________________ __________
_______________________________ _________ ______________________________ __________
TOTAL NUMBER CANDLES ORDERED ________ AMOUNT ENCLOSED ____________
Requested by: ___________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________
8 | St Joseph School Information
Congratulations to Our
“150 Club” Winner
September 2017: $150 to
Ms. Gail Foelsch
CYC BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS We will be having basketball sign-ups through October 8th for grades 3rd-8th for CYC. Please go to Sports Sign Up to register your child. All incoming 3rd graders will need a uniform. There is a place to order one when you register. Please put size for jersey & shorts. Questions, please email [email protected]
TRIVIA NIGHT OF TERROR Saturday, October 28th — St. Joseph School Cafeteria
Soda, Water, & Beer included. Come dressed up in Costume or as you are. Prize for BEST COSTUMED table! Play Games (50/50, Heads/Tails) Raffles: $1 & $5
Doors open at 6:30 pm, Trivia starts at 7:00 pm.
$160 for a table of 8
Babysitting for potty trained children included, registration required ASAP as space is limited. Registration form is available at stjoecot.org. Sponsored by American Heritage Girls. Registration or questions, email [email protected]
HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT When: Tuesday, September 26th at 7:00 p.m.
Where: St. Dominic High School, O’Fallon, MO
Students in 6th-8th grade & their parents are invited to attend High School Night. There will be representatives from 18 area high schools present to provide information regarding entrance requirements, curriculum & activities, finances, & other areas of interest to parents & students.
Dates & locations for additional high school nights are posted at archstl.org/education/page/high-school-nights
St. Joseph School is a parochial school of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, faithful to Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church, dedicated to serving children and families by providing a Christ-centered learning environment where
children grow in faith, truth and love.
Principal Sister Mary Sheila, O.P.
Assistant Principals Mr. Brad Benne
Upper School
Mrs. Tricia Bauche Lower School
St. Joseph School Calendar
Monday, September 25 - Iowa Assessment Make Up Tests
Wednesday, September 27 - School Mass 8:00 a.m. - St. Vincent DePaul, Patron Saint of the Archdiocese
SEPTEMBER - Virtue of the Month - Faith
Saints of the Month - St. Martha, St. Jerome, St. Augustine
Saint Augustine (354-430, North Africa) Feast: August 28
After Saint Paul, perhaps one of the most compelling stories of conversion to faith in Christ must be that of Saint Augustine. Born of a pagan father, who became a Christian only on his deathbed, and of Saint Monica, who was born and raised in the Christian faith, Saint Augustine was blessed with great intelligence and burdened with an unruly heart.
Although raised in the faith of his mother, Saint Augustine was not baptized and drifted away from belief in God to follow the world. By the time he was 15, he was living with a woman outside of marriage, with whom he later had a son. Saint Augustine's keen mind led him to the famous academic centers of the pagan Roman Empire, where he taught with great success. Unsettled in his understanding of the meaning of life, Saint Augustine followed the philosophy of the Manichaeans for a time, which saw the world as a great struggle between good and evil and life in the body as something to be scorned.
The turning point in the saint's life finally came when, inspired by the mysterious words of a child to "take and read," Saint Augustine opened up the Bible and his heart was opened to God. Baptized by Saint Ambrose, bishop of Milan, Italy, Saint Augustine eventually returned to Africa, sold his property, and founded a monastery.
Made Bishop of Hippo (North Africa) by popular acclaim, Saint Augustine fought against the heresies of the day-including Manichaeism-and became one of the most prolific writers on the Christian faith the world has ever known. Perhaps the most quoted of his sayings is the one that best describes the profound faith of Saint Augustine: "Our hearts were made for You, 0 Lord, and they are restless until they rest in You."
Admissions at St. Joseph School for 2017-18
To learn more about your parish school call the school office at (636) 441-0055 ext. 200. For financial assistance information please call Katie Boehmer at (636) 441-0055 ext. 162.
St. Joseph School Job Openings Saint Joseph School is seeking for the 2017-2018 school year qualified applicants for the positions below who are faith-filled witnesses committed to the mission of Catholic education.
Extended Day Assistants – Great part-time job for parents and college students. Hours are Monday through Friday, 2:30 – 6:15 p.m. (with staff rotating earlier release at 5:00 and 5:30 p.m.) and 11:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. on prescheduled half days of school. Responsibilities include monitoring play time and supervising homework. Interested applicants, please send resume and letter of interest to Jeannette Koch, Extended Day Director, at [email protected].
9 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT
9 | April 2, 2017 | Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT 9 | April 16, 2017 | Easter Sunday 9 | April 23, 2017 | Sunday of Divine Mercy
ATTENTION ALL VETERANS Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” on Wednesdays at 9:00 AM at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Road in St. Charles, MO. (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit, go north.) We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the Honor Flight, reports
from local American Legion and VFW halls & a lot of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee & donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow Veterans.
9 | September 24, 2017 | 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Joseph Parish School of Religion
Calendar Corner September 25 Monday: Class #6: regular session Grades K-5, 8; Safe Touch Class Grades 6—7 only. September 27 Wednesday: Class #7: regular session Grades K-7 Safe Touch Class Grades 8 only. October 02 Monday: Class #7: regular session ALL GRADES FIRE DRILL— entire PSR October 04 Wednesday: Class #8: regular session ALL GRADES FIRE DRILL— entire PSR PARENTS REMINDER: Please turn in “Christian Behavior Forms” to your child’s Teacher ~
Mandatory Sacrament Mtg:
Parents of Grade 8
CONFIRMATION Parent Mtg.
Monday Oct. 9—5:00 pm OR Wednesday, Oct. 20—6:00 pm ALL Meetings in Fr. Pezold Room
The Parish School of Religion is a religious formation program for our Parish children who are enrolled in Public school. We offer Kindergarten through 8th grade religious studies.
St. Joseph PSR is committed to providing a solid foundation in
Faith and Knowledge of the Catholic Church, Morals, and Discipline.
Parents Safety Patrol
September 25 Monday: Mrs. Mary Wolf—Grade 8 September 27 Wednesday: Mr/Mrs. Fleming—Grade 7 October 02 Monday: Mr. Greg Siemer—Grade 8 October 04 Wednesday:Mrs. Alicia Friedrichs—Grade 7
ARRIVAL: Report to Main School entrance 20 minutes prior to start of Classes.
DISMISSAL: Report to Cafeteria 20 minutes before students are released.
THANK YOU for keeping our students safe!
COTTLEVILLE P.D. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Saturday, September 30th 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Legacy Park
Come visit with Cottleville Police Officers, Firefighters, Paramedics, & City Officials as we welcome everyone to this special family-centered fun event!
Free hot dogs, burgers, & drinks
Bounce House Balloon Artist Face Painting
Games/Prizes Superheroes Police Cars
SWAT/Helicopter Firetrucks
PARENTS of PRIVATE SCHOOL / ACADEMY of SACRED HEART / CHAMINADE / PRIORY
If you have a child that attends a Private School / Academy of Sacred Heart / Chaminade / Priory who currently is in the Eighth (8th) Grade and needs to receive the SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION please call or stop by the Religious Education Office in the Parish Center to Register your child for upcoming Confirmation Classes to be held in February 2018. Your child must attend this 3 week Program in order to be Confirmed. ALSO NOTE: parents must attend the Mandatory CONFIRMATION PARENT MEETING in October. (see Dates listed above) Contact: Mary Doerr at 636-441-0055 ext 301 or Gina Beach at ext 300 OR Email: [email protected] / [email protected] for more Information.
ST. BARNABAS FALL FESTIVAL Sunday, October 1st from 12:00-6:00 p.m.
St. Barnabas Church, O’Fallon, MO Serving Fried Chicken & Pork Sausage Dinners. Carry-Outs available. Adults-$12 & Children-$5. Grand Raffle, Bingo, Country Store, Live Music, & much more!
ST. JOSEPH ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR When: Saturday, October 21st
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The holiday season is quickly approaching! Come & get some early Christmas shopping done or shop for those handmade decorations that will get your home ready for the holidays! Eat while you shop too! Don’t miss our bake sale, BBQ Burgers, hot dogs, chili, sandwiches & refreshments! For more info, go to stjoecot.org/st-joseph-band-choir-2017-fall-craft-fair/
ST. JOSEPH-JOSEPHVILLE FALL FESTIVAL
Sunday, Sept. 24th 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sausage & Turkey Dinner. Drive-thru & carry-out available. Live music, games, booths, beer & wine garden, homemade quilts, & more! For more info, call 636-332-6676.
MARY, QUEEN OF ANGELS Mary, Queen of Angels is in need of financial assistance. If you would like to make a donation, the check should be made payable to “Mary Queen of
Angels” & mailed to 827 W. Terra Ln, O’Fallon, MO 63366. We are a 501©3 organization & will mail a receipt to all donors. We are also a recipient of “Missouri Pregnancy Resource Tax Credit.” A minimum donation of $100 is required for credit. If you would like more information on the credit, please call Sue Cooke at 636-634-7243