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December 28, 2014
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
THE HOLY FAMILY
Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Queen of All Saints
6603 Christopher Drive, St. Louis, MO 63129-4919
314.846.8207
Rev. Msgr. Joseph M. Simon, Pastor
Deacon Richard H. Schellhase
www.qasstl.org
Rev. Brian S. Fallon, Associate Pastor
Deacon Joseph J. Wingbermuehle
Mission Statement
As members of Queen of All Saints Parish we are a community united in the Catholic faith,
nourished by the Eucharist, and sent to make Christ known to all through word and deed.
Holy Sacrifice of Mass
Eucharistic Adoration
Sunday Mass (Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m.)
7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon
Tuesdays 8:45 a.m. - Wednesdays 6:00 a.m.
Weekday Mass
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday 6:15 and 8:15 a.m.
Perpetual Help Devotions and Benediction
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 8:15 a.m.
Saturday 7:45 a.m., 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Holidays: Refer to bulletin inside
Anytime: Contact the parish priest (314) 846-8207
QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS
6603 CHRISTOPHER DRIVE
ST. LOUIS, MO 63129-4919
PASTORAL STAFF (846-8207)
Rev. Msgr. Joseph M. Simon, Pastor………………............Ext. 204
Rev. Brian S. Fallon, Associate Pastor……………………..Ext. 205
Deacon Richard Schellhase………………………………...Ext. 251
Deacon Joseph Wingbermuehle……………………………Ext. 252
Sadie Wingbermuehle, DRE, Adult Faith Formation……...Ext. 206
Dr. Cathy Johns, Ed.D., Principal of QAS School………...Ext. 305
Carrie Sallwasser, CRE, Principal of PSR…………………Ext. 311
Christine Detwiler, Youth Minister………….………..…...Ext. 232
Christopher Dunn, Liturgical Music…………………...…471-4659
TELEPHONES/OFFICE HOURS
Rectory/Parish Office Phone (Ext. 200)………………….846-8207
School Phone (Ext. 300)………………………………….846-0506
PSR Phone (Ext. 312)…………………………………….846-8126
Coordinator of Liturgical Music, Christopher Dunn……..471-4659
Limbach Hall (Ext. 313)….…………………………........846-8207
School Nurse (Ext. 323)…………………………………..846-0506
School Cafeteria (Ext. 325)……………………………….846-0506
Fax Number – Rectory…………………………...……….846-0636
Fax Number - School……………….…………..…...……846-4939
Adult Resource Center (ARC) (Ext. 208)……..……….....846-8207
Youth Minister (Ext. 232)……………………….…....…..846-8207
Church Hall (Ext. 276)……………………………….…...846-8207
Rectory Meeting Room (Ext. 209)…………………......…846-8207
Athletic Field Concession Stand………………...……......293-0585
Athletic Field Rainout Number………..……….…….…...846-4402
Web Sites:
Parish/School/PSR:
www.qasstl.org
(Click on link for School or PSR)
Home & School Association:
http://www.qasstl.org/content/home-and-school-association
Activities Association:
www.qasaa.org
Archdiocese of St. Louis:
www.archstl.org
E-Mail Address:
Parish
Msgr. Simon
Fr. Fallon
Sadie Wingbermuehle, RCIA,
& Pastoral Care
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Christine Detwiler, Youth Ministry Office [email protected]
Dr. Cathy Johns, Ed.D.,
[email protected]
Principal of QAS School
[email protected]
Carrie Sallwasser, CRE, PSR Principal
Holly Wille, PSR Secretary
[email protected]
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/QASstl
Twitter:
@QASSTL
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
M-F
ADULT RESOURCE CENTER is located in the Church Hall.
BULLETIN DEADLINE is Monday at 4:00 p.m.
All announcements must have a name and telephone number
attached. Announcements are published one time only but
will be repeated if requested. Send to: [email protected]
BAPTISMS following Sunday Masses, 1:15 p.m.
Arrangements must be made through the parish office.
Anyone who has never attended a Baptismal Preparation Program must attend prior to the Baptism. It is recommended that
the parents attend the class before the birth of their child.
The Program is held the 4th Wednesday of January, March, May,
July, September, and the 3rd Wednesday of November at
7:00 p.m. in the Adult Resource Center.
Please contact the parish office to make a reservation.
MARRIAGES must be arranged with one of the priests at
the parish office. Preparation must be at least six months
prior to anticipated date of wedding.
FUNERALS must be arranged through a priest at the parish
office. If a family member dies, who resides outside QAS, please
notify the parish office.
HOLY ORDERS and CONSECRATED (RELIGIOUS) LIFE:
Anyone discerning a religious vocation should contact a
parish priest or the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at
314-792-6460.
ANOINTING AND PASTORAL CARE OF SICK:
Please notify the parish office to arrange for the Sacrament of the
Sick or a pastoral visit. Also please notify the parish office when
someone is admitted to the hospital. Because hospitals are by law
not permitted to share patient information, the hospitals do not
notify the parish of parishioner patients.
PRAYER LINE: [email protected] or 846-6859
MEALS for sick or recovering: Pastoral Care, 846-8207, ext .206
RIDES to church or doctors: Pastoral Care, 846-8207, ext. 206
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL REQUESTS:
Contact the parish office (Ext. 200)…………..……846-8207
FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED:
A hearing device is available that transmits information
from the P.A. System. The device is available in the rear
vesting sacristy. Personal ear pieces are available at Radio Shack.
NEW PARISHIONERS are asked to contact the parish office.
If you have a change of address or if you move out of the
Parish, please notify the parish office, 846-8207, Ext. 200.
QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
[email protected]
Rev. Msgr. Joseph M. Simon, Pastor
Rev. Brian Fallon, Associate Pastor
Scott Gurley, Chairperson
Mike Redd, Vice-Chairperson
Sheila McDonald, Secretary
Dino Busalachi, Christian Formation
Jeanne Herzberg, Christian Service
Tim Tierney, Finance Council
Patty Stevens, Liturgy
Betsi Nappier, Social Life
Jeff Dreste, Stewardship
846-8207, ext. 204
846-8207, ext. 205
846-5366
846-6510
846-1810
846-0295
293-1983
846-5464
846-2856
846-2745
846-7076
December 28, 2014
PASTOR’S COLUMN
The Sunday between Christmas and New Year’s Day is
observed as the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus,
Mary and Joseph. The Feast reminds us that Jesus lived
a real human life among real people of flesh and blood.
The Son of God became the obedient son of a foster father and a mother who deeply loved him and brought him
to maturity in the family setting. St. John Paul II reflected on the importance of the family: “The history of mankind, the history of salvation, passes by way of the family… The family is placed at the center of the great struggle between good and evil, between life and death, between love and all that is opposed to love. To the family
is entrusted the task of striving, first and foremost, to unleash the forces of good, the source of which is found in
Christ the Redeemer of man. Every family unit needs to
make these forces their own so that the family will be
strong with the strength of God.” My prayer and hope for
all of the families that make up Queen of All Saints Parish
is for an abiding awareness of Jesus’ presence in all aspects of life at the parish throughout 2015. May we see
Christ in each member of the parish and show his presence to others by your words and actions….. On behalf of
Father Brian Fallon, Deacon Rich Schellhase, Deacon
Joe Wingbermuehle, Deacon Jeremy Hans and all of
our pastoral ministers and employees, may you have a
blessed and Happy New Year!
Monsignor Joseph Simon
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
Due to the New Year’s holiday, the parish office will be
closed on Thursday, January 1.
YEAR END GIFT FOR THE PARISH
A Year-End Gift solicitation was sent to every home in
the parish earlier this month. Donors in a position to
make a gift to the parish will enable Queen of All Saints
to replenish its reserves which were depleted by the mold
remediation process earlier this fall. A large portion of
the $465,000 that was spent on the emergency was taken
from the parish reserves. Our goal is to restore this fund
to a level that will provide some 4 to 6 months cash flow
for unplanned expenses. The Finance Council and the
priests are sensitive to those families who may be struggling financially and unable to contribute to the parish
and we pray for a better year in 2015. At the same time
we know that there are other families who might benefit
from this opportunity to donate a year-end gift to QAS.
All donations must be received at the parish office by
December 31 to qualify as a 2014 contribution on your
2014 income tax form.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
JANUARY 1 – NEW YEAR’S DAY
FEAST OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
MASS SCHEDULE
NEW YEAR’S EVE
WED. DEC. 31, 5:00 P.M.
NEW YEAR’S DAY
THUR. JAN 1, 7:30 A.M.
9:00 A.M.
11:00 A.M.
NEW LED CHURCH SIGN INSTALLED
A new church sign has been installed by Warren Sign Co.
of Arnold along Christopher Rd. in front of the church.
The LED-equipped sign will provide continuous information pertaining to parish worship and life at Queen of
All Saints. The sign including all installation costs
were a gift of an anonymous donor. The parish is most
appreciative of this generous gift. Because of St. Louis
County zoning laws, the Respect Life sign was relocated
to the corner of Limbach Hall (site of the old sign). The
same zoning laws required us to remove the brickencased church sign but the law did allow us to install an
artistic rendering of the mosaic of “Mary with the
Christ Child” which decorates the sanctuary wall in the
church….. We are grateful to Betty Bast, affectionately
known as the “sign lady”, who for many years changed
the messages on the old sign and kept everyone in the
know about events at QAS. The new sign will be controlled by the office staff via their computers. It should
be up and running soon.
2015 CATHOLIC CALENDARS AVAILABLE
The 2015 Religious Art Calendars are available at the
church doors. We are grateful to Kutis Funeral Home for
providing parish calendars again this year.
PARISH RECEIVED ACA GRANT FOR MOLD
Archbishop Robert Carlson has approved a request for a
parish emergency grant from the Annual Catholic Appeal for $25,000 for Queen of All Saints Parish. Such
grants are given to parishes which request financial assistance due to an emergency such as the mold remediation
expense the parish incurred this past summer. Queen of
All Saints is grateful to the Archbishop and the ACA for
this grant. We encourage all parishioners to show their
appreciation during the next appeal which takes place
next spring.
December 28, 2014
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
“...as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must forgive.”
Colossians 3:13
Forgiveness - one of the hardest things for people to do. It’s
amazing how long we can hold a grudge or be angry with
someone. As we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family, take
this opportunity to give the gift of forgiveness to someone maybe someone in your family, maybe a friend, maybe a coworker or neighbor or, maybe yourself. Pick up the phone
or text someone right now.
Offertory Collection for the weekend of December 14 was:
Capital Improvement Fund:
Christmas Flowers:
Immaculate Conception:
Mold Remediation:
Offertory:
Retirement for Religious:
St. Vincent de Paul:
Tuition Assistance:
Year End Gift:
$ 375.00
$ 636.00
$ 1,04500
$ 7,292.50
$17,784.10
$
50.00
$ 765.00
$
25.00
$ 1,270.00
DONATE THROUGH YOUR iPHONE
More than one-third, 35.7%, of regular donors contribute
through the Faith Direct electronic-giving program.
Currently 238 donors are enrolled in the program. The
average weekly donation of Faith Direct donations is
$6,952.49 which is $361,529.48 per year.
Did you know that now you can give to Queen of All
Saints using your iPhone? In 2013 Faith Direct introduced their new iPhone app. Existing Faith Direct users can now manage every aspect of their account
right from their iPhone or iPod. This exciting new addition to eGiving at Queen of All Saints is another great
reason to use Faith Direct for your gifts of treasure.
To learn more about the Faith Direct iPhone App, scan
this QR Code with your iPhone or iPod and download the
app today!
Don't have a Faith Direct account? Enroll online by visiting
www.faithdirect.net and use our church
code, MO86, or pick up an enrollment form from the
parish office to get started!
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
DONATE VIA FAITH DIRECT
Why not make a New Year’s Resolution: welcome 2015 by
signing up with Faith Direct? By supporting Queen of All
Saints through Faith Direct, both you and the parish can more
easily project your future contributions.
You can sign up online at www.faithdirect.net using our church
code: MO86, or by mailing a paper enrollment form available
in the parish office.
Ordinary monthly operations continue during the mold expenditure appeal currently taking place at Queen of All Saints.
We appreciate financial support of all parishioners during the
mold crisis. Please consider adding Mold Remediation Appeal to your monthly or weekly donation choices at Faith Direct, the parish's electronic eGiving program. Thank you for
your prayerful and financial support of Queen of All Saints
Parish.
Monsignor Simon and the Finance Council
One-Time Gift Through Faith Direct
Make a One-Time Gift to Queen of All Saints! Scan this QR
Code with your smart phone to make a One-Time donation to
Queen of All Saints using our secure mobile
gift page. (Please note: donors already registered with Faith Direct should not use this
code. They are already set up under a different
electronic program.)
CHANGING FAITH DIRECT DONATION???
If you are increasing your weekly or monthly donation via
Faith Direct, please contact them at faithdirect.net, then your
e-mail address and password. Or perhaps you desire to increase your second collection (extra appeals) donation amounts.
New donors must use the church code for Queen of All Saints,
MO86 and follow the instructions. Also, if your credit card
number has changed, please notify Faith Direct of the new
card number.
SUPPORT QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS SCHOOL BY
DONATING TO THE“TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND”
A monthly contribution to the Tuition Assistance Fund will
assist QAS in providing $35,956 in tuition grants to 16 school
families that were awarded tuition assistance for 2014-15.
Your donation provides financial assistance to those families
who have qualified for tuition assistance. Are you someone
looking for a way to assist a school family with their tuition? It’s a win-win decision, both for families desiring Catholic education for their children but facing difficulties paying for
tuition, and for donors who can assist these families through
tax-deductible contributions to the Tuition Assistance Fund
(the pink envelope in the monthly packet or through Faith Direct at www.faithdirect.net. The parish code for enrolling in
Faith Direct is MO86).
December 28, 2014
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Happy New Year!
O Come Let Us Adore Him,
Our Eucharistic Savior!
THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IS EXPOSED
EVERY TUESDAY FROM 8:45 A.M.
TO WEDNESDAY AT 6:00 A.M.
You are invited to spend some time,
Whether it be a few minutes or an hour,
With God in prayer, spiritual reading or silence.
For more information, contact the Parish Office, 846-8207, ext. 200
Eucharistic Adoration Volunteer
I commit the following time each Tuesday/Wednesday to the
Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament on the altar at Queen of
All Saints Church:
Name____________________________________
Phone____________________________________
Time_____________________________________
(Adoration: Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to Wednesday 6:00 a.m.)
EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR
REMEDIATION COVERAGE AND HVAC SYSTEMS
IN SCHOOL AND LIMBACH HALL
Queen of All Saints Parish is asking all parishioners and
friends of the parish for contributions to cover the cost of
remediating the school and church hall this past summer,
and to cover the cost of repairs to or replacement of the
HVAC systems in the school and Limbach Hall.
The
Finance Council is asking each family to make a pledge
payable over the next 9 months for these expenses in addition to ordinary monthly or weekly contributions. Beginning in December a “Mold Remediation Appeal”
envelope will be in the monthly envelope packet. Donations may also be made through Faith Direct (enroll at
the parish office or online at Faith Direct; the QAS parish code is MO86). The parish expended $465,000 for
remediation repairs in the school and the church hall of
which $330,000 has already been paid and three final
payments totaling $135,000 are due by the end of December. The repair or replacement of HVAC systems is
unknown at this time. Once an estimate is determined, it
will be announced. We appreciate your assistance in
covering these extraordinary expenses which obviously
were not known at the time the budget was prepared for
this year.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Please pray for Helen Metz, sister of Tricia (Kevin) Niewoehner. May God welcome her home and comfort her
family in their time of sorrow.
ALIVE IN CHRIST
Scholarship Applications
For 2015 - 2016 School Year
Applications will be accepted beginning January 26, 2015
for the 2015 Alive in Christ Scholarship Program. Alive in
Christ scholarships provide financial assistance to families
who would like their children to attend a Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Scholarship
award amounts are based upon financial need and will be
awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
This program is open to families with new students entering
Kindergarten through 4th grade or Catholic families with
students currently attending an Archdiocesan elementary
school.
Applications will be available at your school office or online
at www.archstl.org/ttef beginning January 25, 2015. For
more information, please call Laura George, 314-792-7735
or [email protected]
The Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 am Mass is
open to all children ages 4-8. Older children are asked to
stay with their families.
We welcome our newest members to our parish family:
Mary Kate Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Fauss,
4464 Ashford Ct.
Michael Patrick, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Poole, 4421 Ashford
Ct.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK - December 28, 2014
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35
1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40
1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18
Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;
Lk 2:16-21
1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28
1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34
Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
December 28, 2014
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Youth Ministry
LIFE TEEN MASS & LIFE NIGHTS
LIFE TEEN MASS: Every first and third Sunday of the month
at 12:00pm.
LIFE NIGHTS: Creative nights on Catholic Teaching,
Morality, and Current Issues.
Following the Life Teen Masses, the youth group will meet for
Life Nights from 7-9pm in the Church or Cafeteria.
Thursday Night Prayer Group
Every Thursday, QAS Life Teen gathers for prayer group
from
7:30-9pm in the Church Hall. All high school teens welcome!
Adoration/ XLT at Queen
EVERY 3rd Thursday will be Adoration/ XLT at Queen, a
night of praise and worship, a short reflection, and time in Adoration, from 7:30-9pm in the cafeteria.
Open to everyone in the parish!
Mark your calendars! Upcoming dates are:
January 15th: Cafeteria
February 18th: Church
Luke 18
Luke 18, is February 13-15th, 2015.
8th grade and high school forms available on
http://qasstl.org/ministry/youth-ministry
or in youth ministry office.
If you are interested in helping QAS Life Teen in any way or
have additional questions, please contact Christine Detwiler for
more information. She can be reached at
[email protected]
or 314-846-8207ext. 232.
Join Facebook group Queen of All Saints Youth Ministry
for weekly posts about upcoming events
and follow us on Twitter @QAS_YM.
Beginning on Sunday, January 4, TV Mass for the homebound will move to an earlier time slot
TV MASS: NEW TIME ON WRBU (ION)
CHANNEL 46
Heart of the Nation's TV Mass for the homebound will
move to 5:30 a.m. on WRBU (ION) channel 46. When
you or someone you love cannot get to church because of
illness, unsafe driving conditions, or other struggles, the
TV Mass offers spiritual comfort and inspiration. For cable/satellite channels, check your TV listings for WRBU
(ION). The Mass will continue to air at 9:00 a.m. on
KTVI channel 2.2. Video of the TV Mass is also available
online at www.HeartoftheNation.org.
ATTENTION
ALL EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
When the priest starts distributing communion at the altar and
you do not see the complement of ministers needed, please
come forward.
Including the priests, deacons and seminarians, the total number of ministers needed are:
7:30 & 12 Noon
10 ministers
5:00 pm, 9:00 & 10:00 am
14 ministers
December 28, 2014
UPDATE MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Does our Church database have YOUR family membership
record correct?
Here is your chance to update YOUR record for our annual
Guide Book & Directory (if you haven’t already done so).
It is time for us to update our database with any changes,
additions, deletions that may have occurred in YOUR family over the past year.
Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved?
Are you preparing to move soon? Are all of your children
still at home and are they all included in your membership
record? Do you want to be included in the Parish Directory?
If you have not already informed the Parish Office about
changes to your record, please let us know now so that the
information in the Guide Book & Directory is correct.
In order to help us all know more about our Parish and to
have an annually updated Parish Directory, we have contracted once again with Guide Book Publishing to produce
a “Guide Book and Directory.” The book will be direct
mailed to every household registered in our parish and is
being provided at no cost to Queen of All Saints. This
Guide Book & Directory is and shall remain the property
of this Parish and is intended for the private use of the
members of this congregation only. Use of this book by
anyone for a business purpose or for telephone or mail solicitations is strictly forbidden. If you do not want your
phone number and/or your address listed in this publication, please contact the Parish Office, 846-8207, ext. 200.
GUIDE BOOK & DIRECTORY
Advertising Opportunity
We are in the process of updating our annual Guide Book &
Directory for the Parish. This book will be the Who, What,
Where, When, Why and How of our Congregation. The
book is being provided at no cost to our Parish, including
the mailing to each family, and again is being subsidized by
local businesses that advertise in it. If you own or manage a
business and would like to find out about advertising in our
book, please call the Parish Office, 846-8207, ext. 200.
Recent survey results by Guide Book Publishing show
that 92.1% of families would rather patronize a Guide
Book & Directory advertiser over a non-advertiser. It
“will pay” to advertise in our new Guide Book & Directory.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
A thank you message from
Queen of All Saints
St. Vincent de Paul Society
It takes someone in need.
It takes a Vincentian.
It takes a Family.
It takes a Conference.
It takes a Parish.
It takes a Community.
It takes hope, generosity, and love.
May the Infant Jesus bring peace and
Joy to the Parishioners of QAS.
PARISH COUNCIL
SEEKING NEW MEMBERS
The Parish Council will be adding three new members in
January, 2015. We are currently seeking volunteers who
are interested in serving as a member on the Council.
The Parish Council promotes dialogue between parishioners and the parish staff, coordinates parish activities, and
serves as advisors to the pastor. Please contact Scott
Gurley (314) 433-3230 or the parish office 846-8207,
Ext. 200
PLEASE NOTIFY PARISH
WHEN HOSPITALIZED
Due to HIPAA, the hospitals can no longer reveal names of
parishioners who are hospitalized. When admitted, please
call the parish office right away (846-8207, ext. 200) so we
know you are in the hospital. We would like to visit, pray
with you, offer Communion, and help you during your illness!
Please pray for those who are ill or hospitalized: Everette
Huegerich, Michael Maniaci, Dolores McMullin, Debbie
Mecca, Greg Slesinski, Kathleen Hediger, Nicole Koenig,
Russ Beerman, Sr., Karen Thaman, Ron Dieckmann, Kelly
Mueller, Neri Prichard, Mary Christisen, Norma Stillman,
Steve Kohner, Bernadette (Buerke) Valko, Joe Klein, Patricia Cragen, Rosemary Nagy, Gerry Everding, Cathy Coughlin, Jackie McClanahan, Annie (Pozzo) Meahl, Gary Meadows, James Mercurio, Gene Buerke, Audrey Kriegshauser,
Mary Ann Amato, Greg Mueller, Don Weis.
December 28, 2014
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8TH GRADE PRO-LIFE ESSAY CONTEST
Recently the QAS 8th graders were asked to write an essay
for the annual Knights of Columbus essay contest. They
were given the topic: Tell how abortion negatively impacts
our society. The following is an excerpt from the winning
essay written by 8th grader Jack Klos. "Abortion has been
proven to break down relationships." "Rates of domestic
violence and child abuse have risen since the legalization of
abortion. Child abuse has increased more than 1,000 percent
since the legalization of abortion in 1973. Abortion also
negatively affects the economy; a decline in the number of
workers equals a decline in an economy's growth potential. Abortion has detrimental effects physically, psychologically and socially and has an overall negative impact to our
society. Life should be cherished, and not unjustifiably
killed."
Yes, our young people DO understand the negative impact
of abortion on our society. These 8th graders are prepared
to go forward and fight for the dignity of all human
life. Congratulations to all the 8th graders!
Look for more essays in following weeks.
March for Life - January 22, 2015
January 22, 2015 will mark the 42nd anniversary of the
Roe vs. Wade decision that legalized abortion in our
country. Hundred of thousands of people will travel to
Washington DC from all around the country for a peaceful, prayerful protest to this evil in our land. QAS 8th
graders, teens and our Youth Minister will be attending! Is this the year YOU travel to Washington
DC? Buses leave from St. David's church in Arnold on
January 21.
More information is available at www.missourilife.org or
by calling Jeannine at 293-0670.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The 37th Annual Christmas Concert of The Young Catholic Musicians will be performed at Seven Holy Founders
Church in Affton on Sunday, December 28 (4 p.m. - 5:30
p.m.); and Monday, December 29 (7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.).
Tickets: $10.00 and $5.00.
Recycling Pays Off!
Thank you for helping the environment
and raise money for our programs by
continuing to recycle your paper items
and aluminum cans and bringing them
to the QAS containers for recycling.
Happy Birthday Fr. John Hallemann celebrating his
85th birthday today, December 28. May God bless
him with many more years.
ADVENT BLANKET MAKING – THANK YOU
Thanks to all who participated in QAS’s third annual
Advent Blanket Making on Sunday, November 30. A
total of 72 handmade fleece blankets were delivered to
St. Patrick’s Center last weekend. The coordinators at
the center were very grateful and wanted to convey
their sincerest thanks to our parish. These blankets will
be given out to the many individuals who come to them
for a warm meal and assistance. Thank you to the 40+
people who came together to make their blankets that
day, those who made the blankets on their own, Ms.
Brinkley’s fourth grade class who made 15 blankets,
and even people from other parishes who heard about
the event and wanted to participate! Please plan to join
in next year; watch for sales on fleece now (two pieces,
two yards each). Thank you again, and have a very
blessed Christmas!
Catholic Engaged Encounter
A Catholic Engaged Encounter is a weekend retreat for engaged couples which gives them plenty of time alone together
to plan for a sacramental marriage. If you are getting married
in the next year, you and your fiancé will benefit from attending an Engaged Encounter. For more info, call Jim & Cheri,
636-379-0962 or http://home.centurytel.net/stlengaged/.
Giving Thanks!!
Now is the season we give thanks to God for all He has
done for us this past year and throughout our lives. It is
also a good time to begin considering how we might give
back some of our wealth or assets to Him through His
Church with a special year-end gift of cash or appreciated
assets such as shares of stock. You can designate such a
gift to the QAS Endowment Fund or simply to the Queen
of All Saints general operating fund. Please contact Ed
Lane at 314.702.8721 or [email protected] or the Annual
Catholic Appeal Office’s Planned Giving Department at
314.792.7680 for additional giving opportunities to benefit the Queen of All Saints Endowment Fund.
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NEWS AROUND TOWN
Activities Association Annual Trivia
Night will be held on Saturday night,
January 31st in the parish
gym. Doors will open at 6:00pm.
Table registration opening soon at
www.qasaa.org.
Any questions please contact Jamie McDonald at
[email protected] or 314-223-2079.
Thank you and hope to see you there!
Make a resolution to listen to AM 1460 KHOJ Catholic
Radio in the New Year. Tune in to daily Holy Mass, the
Divine Mercy Chaplet, and the Rosary. Plus programs
such as, Catholic Answers Live, Open Line, St. Louis
Faith Journeys, and more. For a program schedule and a
free CD call 314-752-7000 or toll free at 877-305-1234.
BRIDGE PLAYERS NEEDED
Bridge players needed for Wednesday mornig from 9:15
till 12:15. Very friendly group. Come join the fun. Call
Barb, 314-892-2111. We play at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church on Ringer Road.
ATTENTION 6TH-8TH GRADERS
Way of Lights Tree Display
Looking for a special way to share the holiday spirit? Enjoy
the Christmas display at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
in Belleville. More info: WayofLights.org or call 618-3976700.
St. Mary’s Grade School Trivia Night (in gym)
Friday, January 30, 2015 6:30-8:30 pm
$2 per student or Table of 8 for $15
www.stmaryshs.com for more information
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SOS – Save our Subscription –QAS Magazine Drive
Yes – it's that time!
You're probably already receiving renewals for the magazines you ordered through the magazine drive last year – PLEASE disregard those & renew through our drive again!
Pass the word to friends, family and neighbors to save their renewals and buy them through the Annual QAS Magazine Drive. If
you want to renew your magazine subscription now, or interested in ordering a new subscription prior to the actual fundraiser starting January, you can place your order online at www.gaschoolstore.com, school #1050665. Queen of All Saints School
will still get credit for the sale. (Don't forget the student's name – they'll get credit too!)
We need everyone's help to make this a success so let's start working to make this the best year yet! For questions, please contact
Sharon Tomiser @ 314-363-9034 or [email protected]
Thank you for supporting our school
Due to popular demand, additional St. Louis Cardinal 2015 Calendars are available.
The Cardinals Calendar makes for a great holiday gift item, perfect for family, friends, clients and
employees! This 15 x 22 inch calendar will include with 2015 spring training and regular season
schedules as well as beautiful images
by club photographers that will celebrate the club’s championship season!
Each Calendar is $15, and our school keeps 45% or $7 per Calendar.
Checks are made payable to Queen of All Saints.
Please contact Dana Kiley at 314-210-3550 or [email protected] for purchase!
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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Monday, December 29 - St. Thomas Becket
6:15 a.m. Purgatorial Society
8:15 a.m. Bernadette Godfrey
Tuesday, December 30
6:15 a.m. Craig Procter
8:15 a.m. Int. of Jennifer Kapes
Wednesday, December 31
6:15 a.m. Int. of Virginia McKee
8:15 a.m. Int. of Paulette Kapes
***NEW YEAR’S EVE***
Irvin Frick
5:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 1, 2015 - Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Paul & Jean Duenwald
For the People
Deceased of Mattli/Viets Families
Friday, January 2 - St. Basil the Great,
St. Gregory Nazianzen, First Friday
6:15 a.m. Frank & Stella Chapel
8:15 a.m. Tammy Campbell (Health)
Saturday, January 3 - The Most Holy Name of Jesus,
First Saturday
8:15 a.m. Matt Mueller (Health)
5:00 p.m. Kevin Messmer
Sunday, January 4 - The Epiphany of the Lord
7:30 a.m. Bernard Niewoehner
9:00 a.m. Wanda Kopp
10:30 a.m. For the People
12:00 Noon Justine Lang
GROCERY CERTIFICATE SALES TEAMS
January 3 - 4
5:00 p.m.
Ellen Hunter
7:30/9:00 a.m.
Sharon Allen
10:30/12:00 Noon
Greg & Lisa
Kurkowski
SCRIP CERTIFICATE SALES TEAMS
5:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:00 noon
Rick & Roselyn Page
Pat Czajkowski
Tricia Niewoehner
Tricia Niewoehner
Pam & Roger Luchtefeld
IN OUR PARISH
Sunday:
Tuesday:
Saturday:
After all Masses in the Church Hall:
Grocery Certificate & Scrip Sales
4:00 pm Variety Guild - Church Hall
8:45 am Eucharistic Adoration - Church
7:00 pm Boy Scout Mtg. - Café
7:00 pm Devotions - Church
After 5:00 pm Mass in the Church Hall:
Grocery Certificate & Scrip Sales
Wednesday, December 31 - St. Sylvester
5:00 p.m.
Extraordinary Ministers: Volunteers
Lector: Ginny Kurt
Cantors: TBA
Servers: Maggie Schillinger, Ryan Berner, Blake Hanneken
Ushers: Volunteers
Thursday, January 1, 2015 - Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:30 a.m.
Extraordinary Ministers: Volunteers
Lector: Betty Fau
Cantors: TBA
Servers: Volunteers
Ushers: Volunteers
9:00 a.m.
Extraordinary Ministers: Volunteers
Lector: Ginny Vendt
Cantors: Adult Choir
Servers: Brayden & McKenna Smith
Ushers: Volunteers
11:00 a.m.
Extraordinary Ministers: Volunteers
Lector: Ray Suda
Cantors: TBA
Servers: Andrew Hilliard, Volunteers
Ushers: Volunteers
Saturday, January 3, 2015 - The Most Holy Name of Jesus,
First Saturday
5:00 p.m.
Extraordinary Minister Captain: Mike Meyer
Lectors: Anne DeRuntz, Ric Armbruster
Cantor: TBA
Servers: Riley & Ken Viehland, Nathan Dalton
Ushers: Ron & Kathy Pozzo, Marge Burtnett
Sunday, January 4, 2015 - The Epiphany of the Lord
7:30 a.m.
Extraordinary Minister Captain: Mike Altepeter
Lectors: Mike Altepeter, Rebecca Froelke
Cantor: TBA
Servers: Christian Weber, McKenna & Brayden Smith
Ushers: Jim Morris, Debbie Haman, Linda Marchi, Terri Dowling
9:00 a.m.
Extraordinary Minister Captain: John & Marilyn Stroer
Lectors: Georgia Anderson, Kimberly Dickens
Cantor: TBA
Servers: Livvy & Zach Tomek, Caroline Kozeny
Ushers: Jennifer Missey, Barry Smith, Volunteer
10:30 a.m.
Extraordinary Minister Captain: Don Giarraffa
Lectors: Mary Basse, Shelia Dettmann
Cantor: Adult Choir
Servers: Nick Wilhelm, Grant Vonder Haar, Max Beiter
Ushers: Mary Nappier, Stephanie McKelvey, Jackie McClanahan
Proclaimer of the Word: TBA
12:00 Noon
Extraordinary Minister Captain: Mary Anne Jones
Lectors: Youth Ministry
Cantor: Youth Ministry
Servers: Andrew & William Leingang, Natalie Sinak
Ushers: Mike Bradford, Lisa Heinzman, Linda McMullen
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Ever wonder why Catholics believe
what we believe?
Have all your questions answered in this free on-line
video series now available to all parishioners!
For more information, go to the Queen of All Saints
website (www.qasstl.org) and follow these instructions.
• Click on the Symbolon picture on the Home Page Rotator
or
• Using the menus at the top of the screen, click on
Education, Adult Faith Formation, Symbolon Program.
• In order to watch the videos, click on the link
SymbolonCatholic.org, type in the parish code 87b3dc and
click Submit.
• Then type in your information and click Register.
It’s that simple!
Why not get started today?
Provided by the Adult Faith Formation Ministry
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Church Name & Address
Queen of All Saints #012323
6603 Christopher Drive
St. Louis, MO 63129
Contact person: Mary Arconati, 314-846-8207, ext. 202 or 200
Software: WinXP-SP3, Pub 2003, AA-X
Date of publication:
Number of pages transmitted: Cover + 13 text pages + this page = 15 (2 ad pages)
Day & time of transmission: Wednesday, 4 PM for Friday delivery
Special instructions:
16-pager for this week, please.
FedEx shipping address:
6603 Christopher Drive
St. Louis, MO 63129
Special shipping instructions: Please leave on porch of rectory.
FedEx tracking e-mail: [email protected]