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Our Lady of Providence Parish
Schedule of Services
Mass
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM, 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM
Monday
7:30 AM
Tuesday
7:30 AM
Wednesday 8:00AM
Thursday
7:30 AM
Friday
7:30 AM
Rosary follows 7:30 AM Mass
Reconciliation
Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 PM
or by appointment
8866 Pardee Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63123
314.843.3570
www.olpstl.org
May 3, 2015
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Stewardship
Our Lady of
Providence
OLPSTL.ORG
Offertory Collection
“Children, let us love not in word or
Rectory/Parish Office 314-843-3570
9:00 AM—3:00 PM Monday—Friday
Fax: 314-843-8033
Rev. David Rauch-Pastor
[email protected]
Ext. 13
Marilyn Price, RNParish Nurse
[email protected]
Ext. 12
Margie Anderson
Office Manager
[email protected]
Ext. 10
speech but in deed and truth.”
Electronic Giving
$
Do you “walk the talk?” Does
Week Total
$ 10,926
your action reflect what you
Month Total
$ 54,331
- 1 JOHN 3:18
say? If not, spend time every
day in prayer, give some of your
talent to help one of your parish’s
ministries and give some of your
money to support the work of the
John J. Mueller-Bookkeeper Ext. 11
[email protected]
Week Ending 4/26/15
Envelope Collection
$ 7,792
Church.
3,134
94% Monthly Budget Collected
Experience the convenience of
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Steve Doyle-Maintenance 591-3800
Rich Yates-Maintenance
651-9119
Parish Ministry Staff
Rev. Mr. David Amelotti-Deacon
[email protected]
Rita Angeles-11 AM Choir Director
[email protected]
Eryn Krobath, Youth Music Director
[email protected]
René Zajner, Organist & Adult
Choir Director
[email protected]
Peggy Krupp-PSR Coordinator
[email protected]
Tim Lucchesi, Youth Minister
[email protected]
Office: Seven Holy Founders Campus
314-633-0165 www.John15ym.com
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Holy Cross Academy
School Office
842-2073
7:30 AM—3:30 PM Monday—Friday
WWW.HOLYCROSS-STL.ORG
Laura Clark-Principal
[email protected]
Coleta Schwartz- Secretary
[email protected]
Preschool
842-2073 Ext. 214
7:30 AM-6 PM Monday—Friday
(on school schedule)
Angie Langhauser, Director
[email protected]
Liturgical Schedule
Lectors
SAT 5/9/15
5:00 PM
Geiger
SUN 5/10/15
8:30 AM
Adkisson
11:00 AM
Bozdeck
Eucharistic Ministers
Servers
SAT 5/9/15 5:00 PM J. LaChance; N.
LaChance
SUN 5/10/15 8:30 AM A. Winterer; S.
Winterer
11:00 AM C. Burge; M. Heavy
5:30 PM
G. Blessing; J. Leist
SAT 5/9/15
5:00 PM
2nd SAT Bozdeck
Adult Confirmation on
Pentecost Sunday
SUN 5/10/15
8:30 AM
2nd SUN Adkisson
11:00 AM
2nd SUN Zyk
Catholics who have been
baptized but not yet received the Sacrament of
Confirmation are invited to join Archbishop Robert J. Carlson at the annual Mass for the Confirmation of Adults,
May 24, 2015 (Pentecost Sunday) at
2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of
St. Louis. Please contact the Parish
Office at 843.3570 no later than May
8 for information on how to participate
in adult confirmation.
Dynamic Catholic, Alive! – Holiness as Mark of the Church
Holiness is one of the 4 marks of the
Church (one, holy, catholic, and apostolic). The Church is holy because
her founder, Jesus Christ, is holy, and
Christ and the Holy Spirit sanctify the
Church. In Ephesians 5, Paul tells
that Christ gave Himself up for the
Church “that she might be holy and
without blemish.” As we learned last
week, although we are all sinners,
holiness is the vocation of each and
every one of the Church’s members.
Although the life of a person is
in a land full of thorns and
weeds, there is always a space
in which the good seed can
grow. You have to trust God. Pope Francis
May 3, 2015
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Over the past few decades, Missouri has regained its reputation as a wine producing state.
Before Prohibition we were among the leaders in the United
States, even outranking California. Now there are vineyards
everywhere, especially to the west of St. Louis along the Missouri River and
also in the Meramec Valley and the Ste. Genevieve areas. So the image of
the vine and the branches is not so foreign to us. What is difficult is to apply
the truth about vineyards to our religious relationships. The words of Jesus
sound appealing. Who doesn’t want to be supported and cared for? But loving communities don’t spring out of the soil automatically any more than
healthy vines. It takes initiative and commitment to form a healthy community. We come together at weekend Mass as individuals. We can allow Jesus
to form us into a worshipping community if we are willing to let the Holy Spirit
move in us and among us. But if Mass is just a private act of worship between God and me, and we virtually ignore those around us, we shouldn’t be
surprised if we don’t feel connected to one another. If we unfold our arms,
take the scowl off of our faces, turn to those around us in welcome and
peace, and lift our voices in prayer and praise, the Holy Spirit has the space
and time and tools with which to form us into a real community of faith, hope,
love, and praise! But we need to open our minds and hearts and lives to the
Risen Lord for that to happen.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE NEWLY CONFIRMED last Tuesday night
by Bishop Edward Rice at Seven Holy Founders. They have now been fully
initiated into the Church. They have much to look forward to in the years
ahead as they complete their formal education and move into their roles in
life. May God bless and guide and protect them in the choices they make and
the roads they take. May the grace of the Holy Spirit be with them and be a
strong factor in their futures.
MAY CROWNING AT 8 AM MASS ON WEDNESDAY You are invited to
attend the All School Mass this Wednesday, where we will have the crowning
of the statue of Our Lady of Providence. We honor Mary during May in a special way, and you are always welcome to visit church during the day to pray
the rosary. We keep church open from after morning Mass until around 3:00
PM on weekdays.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL UNDER WAY You are asked to stop in the
vestibule to make your donation to the ADA for this year. Just fill out your
card and make your donation. The proceeds of this annual archdiocesan
fund drive assists many vital outreach programs of the archdiocese that benefit young and old. If you have not given before, please consider doing so. Any
gift will be welcome.
THANK YOU Last weekend we said farewell to Jacob Carlin, the seminarian
who was assigned to our parish during this year. Jacob will spend the summer in a parish in his home diocese of Wichita before returning to classes at
Kenrick-Glennon in the fall. While he helped out on Sunday mornings and
was involved with the RCIA process, his main responsibility was in visiting the
sick of the parish. Marilyn Price coordinated this activity for which Jacob
seems well suited. I ask you to pray for Jacob and all the seminarians preparing for priesthood.
MORE THANKS The Trivia Night was a great success and a good fundraiser. I want to thank Dan and Katie Simpson for their leadership, and all who
attended or helped out in any way.
I also extend thanks to Bernadette
Fischer for her leadership in the Festival of Tables event last weekend. Everyone had a great time. While these events raise funds for the parish they are
also important times to allow parishioners to get to know one another. We
have a steady stream of new parishioners moving into the parish, and those
who are already active must reach out to them in friendship and offer Christian hospitality.
Fr. Dave Rauch
Monday, May 4
7:30 am
Mary Hutchison
Tuesday, May 5
7:30 am
Boleslaw Zmuda
Wednesday, May 6
8:00 am
Earle Cline
Thursday, May 7
7:30 am
Rachel Mueth
Friday, May 8
7:30 am
William Z. May
Saturday, May 9
5:00 pm
Maria Pace
Sunday, May 10
8:30 am
Donald Murphy
11:00 am
People of the Parish
5:30 pm
Margaret Mary “Peggy” Eberle
This Week in Our Parish
Monday, May 4
6:00 AM
9:30 AM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
7:00 PM
Boot Camp
Women’s Prayer Group
PSR
St. Vincent de Paul
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Rosary
Adult Volleyball
Gym
Duggan Room
Cafeteria
Duggan Room
Church
Church
Gym
Tuesday, May 5
Meetings
Friendly Visitors—1st Monday 8 am
Green Thumbs—2nd Saturday 9 am
John 15 Youth—Thursday 7 pm and
Sunday 12:30 pm at Seven Holy Founders
Men’s Club—3rd Thursday 7 pm
ProLife Committee—3rd Monday 7:30 pm
St. Vincent DePaul—1st & 3rd
Monday 7 pm
Women’s League—2nd Tuesday 7 pm
YAA—2nd Thursday 7:30 PM
Sacrament of Baptism
Scheduled on the 2nd Sunday of the
month at 12:00 p.m. or at a Mass by
request. No Baptisms are scheduled
during Lent. Call the Rectory for arrangements and to schedule the preparation class.
Sacrament of Marriage
Arrangements are to be made through
the pastor or a priest at least six months
prior to your wedding date. A marriage
preparation program is a requirement
of the Archdiocese.
Sick Calls & Anointing of the Sick
Call the Rectory to request a hospital
visit or for communion to the sick or
homebound. If you are in the hospital
and want a visit, or your name added to
the prayer list, please notify the Rectory.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA)
For un-baptized or baptized persons
interested in learning more about the
Catholic faith and the process of becoming a full member of the Catholic
Church. Please call 843-3570.
The bulletin deadline is
Tuesday at noon.
Please submit in writing:
[email protected]
Quilters
Servers
Brownies
9:00 AM
Rectory Basement
3:30 PM
Cafeteria
Wednesday, May 6
Boot Camp
Children’s Choir Rehearsal
Adult Choir
6:00 AM
3:00 PM
7:00 PM
Gym
Church
Church
Thursday, May 7
Dance Class
2:30 PM
Providence Room
Friday, May 8
HCA Field Day - Field, Pavilion, Providence Room
Boot Camp
Church Cleaning
Girl Scouts Grade 4
6:00 AM
8:00 AM
3:00 PM
Gym
Church
Cafeteria
Saturday, May 9
Mother’s Tea
8:00 AM
Providence Room
Sunday, May 10
Eleven O’clock Music Rehearsal
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Youth Musicians Rehearsal
Cub Scouts
10:15 AM
11:00 AM
3:30 PM
6:00 PM
Church
Providence Room
Church
Duggan Room
The Annual Catholic Appeal
offers each of us an opportunity to shine light, bring
hope and spread joy to our
neighbors. Like Christ, the
Good Shepherd, we seek to
lay down our lives for the
sheep. A gi to the Appeal is
a reflec on Christ’s love and
peace, offering hope, and
healing a world in need.
The Annual Catholic Appeal at OLP starts May 3rd
and runs through May
17th. Your Appeal pledge
card can be found in back of
church.
Prayer Requests
In your charity, please remember our brothers and sisters
who are sick, receiving medical treatment, in rehab, hospital, or recuperating at home:
Paul Berutti
Ed Bramman
Emma Casey
Monica Clapper
Kathi Elgin
Catherine Gallen
Ed Heigl
David Larson
Kelly Loretta
Millie Loyet
Joseph Lukachick
Gwen McGilley
Don McSorley
Eleanor Messmer
Michael Mullins
Gordon Neilson
Bill Ondr
Wayne Patton
Pat Powell
Terry Repp
Dan Robinson
Kyle Rose
David Rowan
Tia Rowan
John Sapienza
Mary Schott
Philip Schott
Jack Seiler
Pauline Serra
Grace Spanevello
Cynthia Van Sluys
Michael Wendl
Carol Winkler
With Sympathy
Ralph Winkler
Husband of Carol Winkler
Anne Schwartz
Mother of John Schwartz
and Sister of Louis Greco
May God welcome them home, fill them with
peace and bless those who will miss them.
Wedding Banns
Rose Aiazzi and
Patrick Fuist
Baptisms
Matthew Schiermann
Son of Joe and Anna Schiermann
Otis Michael Simino
Son of Michael and Katrina Simino
Reverend Mr. Simeon A. Etonu, currently a
seminarian at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St.
Louis, will be ordained to the Order of Presbyter
in the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Jefferson City on
Saturday, June 27, 2015, at 11 a.m. by the Most
Reverend John R. Gaydos, Bishop of Jefferson
City.
From Marilyn Price, Parish Nurse
Skin Cancer Part 1:
Understanding Your Skin
To understand skin cancer, it
is helpful to understand your
skin. So that is where we will
begin.
Normal Skin: Skin is the largest organ of
the body. It does many different things such as:
Covering the internal organs and helping protect them
from injury
Serving as a barrier to germs such as bacteria
Preventing the loss of too much water and other fluids
Helping control body temperature
Protecting the rest of the body from ultraviolet (UV) rays
Helping the body make Vitamin D
The skin has 3 layers: The epidermis, the dermis and the
subcutis.
The Epidermis: This top layer of skin is very thin, averaging
only about 1/100 of an inch thick. It protects the deeper
layers of the skin and the organs of the body from the environment. The main types of cells in the epidermis include:
Squamous Cells: These are flat cells in the outer part of
the epidermis that are constantly shed as new ones
form.
Basal Cells: These cells are the lower part of the epidermis, called the basal cell layer. These cells constantly
divide to form new cells to replace the squamous
cells that wear of the skin’s surface. As these cells
move up in the epidermis, they get flatter, eventually
becoming squamous cells.
Melanocytes: These are the cells that can become melanoma. They make a brown pigment called melanin,
which gives the skin its tan or brown color. Melanin
protects the deeper layers of the skin from some of
the harmful effects of the sun. For most people,
when skin is exposed to the sun, melanocytes make
more of the pigment, causing the skin to tan or darken.
The Basement Membrane: The epidermis is separated from
the deeper layers of the skin by the basement membrane.
When skin cancer becomes more advanced, it generally
grows through this barrier and into the deeper layers.
Dermis: This middle layer of the skin is much thicker than
the epidermis. It contains hair follicles, sweat glands, blood
vessels, and nerves that are held in place by a protein called
collagen, which gives the skin its elasticity and strength.
Subcutis: The deepest layer of the skin (the subcutis) and
the lowest part of the dermis form a network of collagen and
fat cells. The subcutis helps the body conserve heat and has
a shock-absorbing effect that helps protect the body’s organs from injury.
Source: American Cancer Society
* Skin Cancer Part 2 will appear after Mother’s Day Weekend
ANGEL BAKED COOKIE SALE
We are pleased to announce that the
Angel Baked Cookies will be sold on
Mother's Day weekend, May 9-10.
Angel Baked Cookies started several years ago as a way
for teens in the North St. Louis area to learn what it's
like to run a small business. They bake their cookies in
the parish hall at Sts. Teresa and Bridget parish on North
Grand, where our Reach Out dona ons are directed. Their slogan is "Our Secret Recipe is Prayer",
and each day at work, the group prays together and
reflects on Sacred Scripture or other spiritual readings.
Members from Angel Baked Cookies will be in the ves bule a er all Masses on Mothers' Day weekend, May 9 10. Chocolate Chip or Oatmeal Raisin cookies, individually wrapped, are $1.25.
Ques ons? Call Maureen Ham l, 843-8191, or Mary
Vieth, 849-0489.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is sponsoring
a food drive on May 16 and 17 to benefit
Affton Food Pantry. With referrals from our
St. Vincent de Paul workers, residents within
the parish boundaries are able to use the
Affton Food Pantry. Please put donations in
the same area of the vestibule used for Reach Out.
Providence Provides For Newborns
Baby items are needed again for our annual
Birthright collec on. Return dates for unwrapped gi s are May 16-17 and May 2324. Gi sugges ons will be available next weekend a er
all Masses. All dona ons are most appreciated..
It's SPRING and a beautiful time to garden! The GREEN THUMBS will be meeting on
Saturday, May 9 at 9 am to do miscellaneous
gardening - weeding, planting, clean-up,
etc. Please consider joining us for an hour or two.
Rachel Mueth Golf Tournament!
This year’s tournament, dinner and
auction will be held on Sunday, June
7th. Registration forms can be found
on the OLP website or in the vestibule of church. Questions? Please
contact Tim Beffa at [email protected] or 314443-7682.
PHOTO DIRECTORY!!!! If you missed your opportunity to have your photo taken for the directory,
please call 1.800.521.4611 and give the account
number 118755. You can make an appointment at a
nearby parish who is currently photographing. Parishioners photographed will receive a directory.
The directory committee is
looking for old, really old,
recent, and current photos
for possible use in the directory, web page (need current
ministry photos) and OLP archives. You can bring photos
to the Parish Office to be
scanned and returned immediately or send via email
to Donna Rapisardo at [email protected]
HCA Night at the Ballpark Game
Date: Friday, May 29th at 7:15pm vs the
Dodgers. $20 per ticket includes: ticket,
hotdog, soda AND a chance to win a spot
Throwing out the Ceremonial First Pitch. No limit
on how many tickets you can purchase. Contact Steve Deposki at [email protected] or
314.705.1082 or more information OR to buy your
tickets.
Thank you to all the ladies who a ended The
Women's League second annual Fes val of
Tables. We had several beau fully decorated tables with a wide variety of themes and
a delicious breakfast was enjoyed by all. Congratula ons
to all the lucky raffle & a endance prize winners! If you
didn't get to come this year, we hope you will consider
joining us next year. Bernade e Fischer, Chairperson
I would like to express my gratitude to the following who
served on the RCIA team during the 2014-2015 session:
Bob and Jovita Tripi
Jacob Carlin
Carrie Mitchell
Pat Wheadon
Fr. Dave Rauch
Thank you for your support, encouragement, and commitment to the team and the Our Lady of Providence family.
Peace be with you, Deacon Dave
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN CLASSES Sports
and scout volunteers (this includes parents who volunteer in any capacity) and other VOLUNTEERS (only
those 18 and older), who may ever be in the presence of
vulnerable adults or children in the course of their ministry, must attend PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
Classes. All PARENTS are encouraged to attend to help
prevent sexual abuse. Register at http://archstl.org/,
click the Protecting God’s Children button; on the next
screen select “Start registration” and follow instructions.
For more info: Dee DeGreeff or Marilyn Price at 8433570 or [email protected]. Nearby classes: The Regali Center: May 12, 16, 27; White House Retreat Center:
June 9 and 15.
Our Lady of Providence Parish
May 3 2015
April 28, 2015
Holy Cross Goes Broadway!
Songs and Scenes from the
Hit Musical GODSPELL
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 7:00pm
Annunciation Campus Gymnasium
The performance is free and all are welcome!
Traditionally, May is the month of Mary. In honor
of Mary, we will be gathering for the May Crowning
on Wednesday May 6th at the 8:00 a.m. Mass. We
will also pray the rosary as a school community
each week in May. The students enjoy having
their parents, or others in the parish community,
lead the rosary during these days. Please consider joining us and/or leading the rosary Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. in church.
Mrs. Laura Clark
Principal Holy Cross Academy
Our Lady of Providence Campus
314-842-2073 x211
[email protected]
Nicholas Bertram
Jacob Blessing
Ethan Bruce
Sophia Centerino
Kieran Conboy
Clare Embry
Anna Gassett
Matthew Higgins
Michael Holler
Eric Koetting
Joseph Marchi
Grace Meara
Katelyn Meyer
Katelyn Miller
Ryan Stone
Justin Surber
Nicholas Wendl
Colleen Wheadon
Julia Woodcock
Little Lambs playgroup, for children ages 0-3
and their caregiver, will gather on May 20 at St.
Michael’s. Contact Maggie Mueller
314.395.0787 or [email protected]
Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring,
and integrity, they think of you. - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
Our Lady of Providence Church #711850
8866 Pardee Road
St. Louis, MO 63123
TELEPHONE
314 843-3570
CONTACT PERSON
Margie Anderson Ext. 10
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