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Curé of
Ars
(Saint John Vianney)
Catholic
Church
HOLY MASS:
Saturday
Sunday
Week Days
Holy Days
8:00 a.m.
4:30 p.m. (For Sunday)
8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
CONFESSIONS: Saturday afternoon 3:45-4:15 p.m.;
Monday through Saturday 7:45 a.m.-7:55 a.m.
ROSARY: Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m.
RECTORY:
670 South Laclede Station Road
Saint Louis, Missouri 63119-4910
Office: 314.962.5883 • Fax: 314.968.3554
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.cureofarsparish.org
PASTOR:
Reverend James Byrnes
SOLEMN EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Every Thursday
following the 8:00 a.m. Mass with Benediction at 9:30 a.m.
(No Vigil Mass)
[email protected]
IN RESIDENCE:
Reverend Robert Dorhauer
PERMANENT DEACONS:
Deacon Patrick G. Monahan
OUR LADY OF FATIMA DEVOTIONS: First Saturday of
the month after 8:00 a.m. Mass.
Deacon Theodore J. Rodis (Retired)
ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER:
Mr. Chuck Wiltsch
PARISH SECRETARY: Cindy Wayland
Mon: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wed: 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
MAINTENANCE:
Mr. Anthony Heine
COORDINATOR OF ADULT RELIGION EDUCATION:
Mr. Tom Block
314.962.0772
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS: Every
Tuesday after 8:00 a.m. Mass.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: By appointment with Pastor.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Contact the clergyman of
your choice at least six months prior to desired date.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS: Couples from
our parish celebrating a significant wedding anniversary,
please contact Fr. Byrnes.
NEW PARISHIONERS:
The Pastor would like to
welcome new families. Please register at the Rectory Office
at your earliest convenience.
THE ASCENSION of the LORD
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
MONDAY, MAY 18
8:00 A.M. Rosalie McGuire+
TUESDAY, MAY 19
8:00 A.M. Henry Honingfort+
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
8:00 A.M. Helen Mueller+
THURSDAY, MAY 21
8:00 A.M. Helen Mueller+
Chapel at Laclede Groves
3:00 P.M. Bill McGuire+
FRIDAY, MAY 22
8:00 A. M. Parish Purgatorial Society+
SATURDAY, MAY 23
8:00 A.M. Parish Purgatorial Society+
4:30 P.M. Charles David Kramp+
SUNDAY, MAY 24
8:30 A.M. Vera Dolores Dorhauer+
10:30 A.M. For the People of the Parish
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES SCHEDULES
USHERS (MAY)
SAT. 4:30 P.M. Nat Basta, Richard Slais
John Nolan, Robert Monnig
SUN. 8:30 A.M. Jim & Mary Struckel, Al Ripper, Floyd Thomure
10:30 A.M. Bruce Kurka, Mel Mebruer
Gary Mesnier, Tony Walsh
LECTORS
SATURDAY, MAY 23
4:30 P.M. T. Richard
SUNDAY, MAY 24
8:30 A.M. J. DiCroce
10:30 A.M. J. Geerling
ANGEL DUSTERS
MAY 22 Toni Hamel & Carol Lyons
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
SATURDAY, MAY 23
4:30 P.M. B. & G. Fields (JIC J. Murphy)
SUNDAY, MAY 24
8:30 A.M. D. Barnes & A. Chapman (JIC S. Luttig)
10:30 A.M. T. & R. Walsh (JIC W. Thomas)
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS
“Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides
in Him, and he in God.”
1 John 4:15
How strong is your faith? When you have an opportunity to
defend your faith or clarify a question about your faith, do you
do it? Or do you remain silent so that others don’t think you
are weird? Pray for the courage to be strong in your faith and
share your witness with others.
SPECIAL MASS
All are invited to attend a Mass to pray for the protection of
marriage and family on Sunday, May 31st at 5:00 p.m. at the
Cathedral Basilica. Most Reverend Edward Rice will be the
celebrant. Please join us in praying for the defense of marriage and the family during the months leading up to the Supreme Court decision regarding the definition of marriage.
FROM THE CALENDAR
May 21: Ask a Priest
May 24: Catechesis Sunday
June 6: Corpus Christi Procession
June 20: Men’s Breakfast
SCRIPTURE READINGS
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
May 17—May 24, 2015
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Acts 1:15-17,20a,20c-26
Ps 103:1-2,11-12,19-20
1 Jn 4:11-16
1 Jn 17:11b-19
Acts 19:1-8
Jn 16:29-33
Acts 20:17-27
Jn 17:1-11a
Acts 20:28-38
Jn 17:11b-19
Acts 22:30;23:6-11
Jn 17:20-26
Acts 25:13b-21
Jn 21:15-19
Acts 28:16-20,30-31
Jn 21:20-25
Acts 2:1-11 Ps 104:1,24,29-30,31,34
1 Cor 12:3b-7,12-13 or Gal 5:16-25
Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
FIRST READING: Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11 (63B)
On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was sent to the disciples in the
form of fiery tongues. They began to speak in different tongues
“as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.”
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 104:1,24,29-31,34
Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.
SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13
The apostle Paul wrote that there are many gifts but the same
Spirit, different ministries but the same Lord.
Or
Galatians 5:16-25
Paul calls us to reject the ways of the flesh and be guided by
the Spirit. We who are in Christ Jesus are called to “live in the
Spirit” and “follow the Spirit.”
GOSPEL: John 20:19-23
Jesus appeared and told the disciples, “Peace be with you. As
the Father has sent me, so I send you...Receive the Holy Spirit.”
Or
John 15:26-27; 16:12-15
The Holy Spirit, our Advocate, is the “Spirit of truth” who will
guide us to all truth.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Please remember the residents of Laclede Groves and Mary,
Queen & Mother.
STEWARDSHIP
MAY 10 COLLECTION
General……………..
Loose Cash……………
Loose Checks……………..
For the Poor……………
Regina Cleri…………….
Catholic Home Missions…………..
Catholic Communications……………
Pro Life Mother’s Day…….
Holy Land………………………..
TOTAL……………………….
$3,823.50
255.00
655.00
186.00
10.00
42.00
22.00
591.00
10.00
$5,594.50
FROM THE PARISH OFFICE
The parish secretary will be out of the office from Thursday,
May 21st through Monday, 25th. The office will be open on
Tuesday, May 26th.
MAY 17, 2015
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
CATECHESIS SUNDAY
Sunday, May 24th we will continue the DVD series, “A Biblical
Walk through the Mass,” right after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in Good
Hall. We will look at The Liturgy of the Eucharist. All are welcome and the film will conclude at 10:00 a.m.
DYNAMIC CATHOLIC BULLETIN REFLECTIONS
The Virtues. A virtue, as opposed to a vice, is a habitual and
firm disposition (quality or condition), to do good. Virtues can
be human or theological. The four principal (cardinal) virtues
are prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. The theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity. Are you cultivating virtue
in your life? Is there a particular vice that you struggle with?
“The goal of a virtuous life is to become like God.” (St. Gregory
of Nyssa). Archstl.org/dynamic
PARISH NEWS
ASK A PRIEST FORUM
On Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. our parish will host an
ASK A PRIEST FORUM, with our pastor, Fr. Jim Byrnes.
There is a question box with paper and pen located in the vestibule for you to write your questions. You also will be able to
ask your questions from the floor as time permits.
Come hear some of the tough questions about our Catholic
Faith answered in a succinct, direct manner. Example of questions: Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest? Can’t I just
go directly to God? Why is the Church so strict about divorce
and remarriage? Why am I required to attend Sunday Mass,
while other denominations don’t require it? At one time it was a
mortal sin to eat meat on Friday, now it’s not. Why?
PLANT CONTAINERS for HOMECOMING
If you have spare containers from plants you have added to
your garden, please call Mary Struckel at 963-9385. They will
be used for perennial plants for the upcoming homecoming in
October. No need to wash them. Mary will be happy to pick
them up if necessary.
PASTORAL COUNCIL
The council will be meeting this Wednesday, May 20th, at 6:30
p.m. in the parish hall. All are welcome.
AROUND THE COMMUNITY
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Honor your hero. Be a hero. Donate blood on Monday, May
18th, from 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post
111, located at 7300 Lansdowne in Shrewsbury. For an appointment, call Russell Smith at 314-832-4603 or register
online at redcrossblood.org and enter the following sponsor
code: AmericanLegionPost111. Please bring a valid photo ID
the day of donation. Meteorologist Matt Chambers of KMOV is
scheduled to be present from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. for a Meet & Greet.
NEW OPPORTUNITY for YOUNG ADULTS
The Society of St. Vincent De Paul is looking to establish its
fourth chapter for twenty-and-thirty-somethings at Immaculate
Conception Church in Maplewood. Volunteers will visit the
needy of the local area in teams to provide rent, utility, clothing,
and job/resource referral. Volunteer work will be flexible to
accommodate multiple schedules. To find out more, contact
Bryan Kirchoff at [email protected] or (314) 640-4366.
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS!
Sister Robin Nordyke, C.D.P.
Sister Ann Pairn, C.D.P.
SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES
MEN’S RETREAT
All men of the parish are invited to a retreat at White House
Retreat Center (7400 Christopher Dr. in south county), June
25th-28th. Call Harry Haug at 447-6312 if interested.
ORDINATIONS
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary is pleased to announce the upcoming ordinations of sixteen new alumni-priests (six for St. Louis)
and seven new transitional deacons (one for St. Louis). You
are invited to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis at 10:00 am
on Saturday, May 23rd to witness the priestly ordinations of
Peter Fonseca, Daniel Kavanagh, David Miloscia, Alexander
Nord, Zachary Povis, and Edward Voltz. They will become
priests of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Ten of their classmates
will be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood for six other dioceses. On Saturday, May 2nd, Scott Scheiderer was ordained
a Transitional Deacon for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Six of
Scott's classmates will be ordained to the transitional diaconate for other dioceses later this spring. We are grateful to the
countless people who have supported these men through their
prayers and contributions to Kenrick-Glennon Seminary.
Thank you for supporting them as they prepare to devote their
lives to the service of Christ and His Church. Please join us in
praying for and congratulating the ordinandi. For a schedule of
the ordinations in the various dioceses, please visit kenrick.edu/ordinations.
CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH
Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis is excited to sponsor a
day with Fr. W. Meninger, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday
June 27th, at DuBourg Hall, at Saint Louis University. Join us
and learn more about contemplative prayer from this worldrenowned practitioner and lecturer. For more information, visit
www.centeringprayerstl.org or call Rita at 636-485-7187.
AROUND THE COMMUNITY
GARAGE SALE to BENEFIT HAITI—JUNE 11-13
The annual Haiti Garage Sale planning is underway. Your
generous gift of time and resources (trucks, moving vehicles,
donations, etc.) are welcomed. If you are able to serve in any
capacity, please call/email: Kathy Judd, [email protected];
Sandy FitzGibbon, [email protected] or 314-603-3555; or
Mary James, [email protected], 314-226-3500. Donation dates are June 6-9, the Preview Sale ($5 person entry
fee), June 11th, and sale dates June 12-13. Donations
needed are household items, new or gently used furniture,
sporting goods, walkers/canes, baby equipment, toys, books,
CD’s, DVD’s, and clothing. NO televisions, computers, large
appliances (dorm-size fridges are ok), mattresses, bed pillows,
or car seats. All proceeds benefit “Melissa’s Hope” Orphanage
in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. You may also make a tax-deductible
donation made payable to Kare Drew Foundation (see the
website at www.karedrewhaitifoundation.org).
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
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