St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish
Easter Sunday
April 5, 2015
“May this flame be found
still burning by the
Morning Star: the one
Morning Star who never
sets, Christ your Son,
who, coming back from
death’s domain, has shed
his peaceful light on
humanity.”
The Easter Proclamation
(Exsultet)
PARISH
3949 Wilmington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63116
314 481-1133
314 481-6036 fax
[email protected]
www.saintstephenstl.org
Cha p e l of Sts. Ma ry a nd Jose ph
6304 Minnesota
St. Louis, MO 63111
SCHOOL
3929 Wilmington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63116
314-752-4700
314 752-5165 fax
[email protected]
www.http://school.saintstephenstl.org
Reverend Ron Hopmeir, Pastor
[email protected]
Ms. Pam Holmes,
Director of Liturgical Music and Worship, [email protected]
Mrs. Mary Regan, Pastoral Associate
[email protected]
Mrs. Barbara Edelmann, Office Manager / Bookkeeper,
[email protected]
Mrs. Leigh Manalang, Senior Ministry Coordinator,
[email protected]
Dr. Meghan Bohac, Principal
[email protected]
Mrs. Mary Paule, Child Safety Coordinator, Secretary,
[email protected]
St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish
www.saintstephenstl.org
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” - COLOSSIANS 3:2
On this day we thank God for His Son, Jesus, who died and rose for us. We celebrate and sing “Alleluia.” Let’s
try to keep the joy of this Easter season in our hearts throughout the year! Pray daily and listen for God’s response
on how we should use our gifts to fulfill His plan.
STEWARDSHIP: SHARING TIME, TALENT, TREASURE and PRAYER
March 22 Sunday Contributions
On-line Giving Contribution
Total weekly contribution
Needed weekly from contribution
R&I
Tuition Assistance
Propagation of the Faith
Catholic Relief Services
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
6,474.00
2,146.00
8,620.00
7,692.30
82.00
255.00
65.00
80.00
Lectors
Saturday, April 11
4:00 PM Sunday, April 12
8:00 AM 10:30 AM Servers
Saturday, April 11
4:00 PM - J. Sciaroni, D. Schulte
Sunday, April 12
8:00 AM - A. Meyer, H. Wobbe
10:30 AM - Z. Mueller, J. Mantych
Stewardship Contributions
Due to an early bulletin deadline from the publisher we
do not have the Sunday Contributions for March 29,
2015. We will post them in next weekend’s bulletin.
Office Closed
The Parish Office will be closed Easter Monday
(April 6) we will reopen at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, April 7.
Pictorial Directory
The pictorial directories are available for pick-up at
the rectory. If you had your picture taken for the
directory, you are entitled to a free directory. Please stop
by the rectory during office hours to pick up your copy.
Youth Ministry
Attention 8th graders AND highschoolers!
Join Saint Louis Life Teen this Wednesday, April 8th
from 7 - 9pm at Bishop DuBourg High School for Youth
Mass & Game night!
Join your peers in faith & fellowship (and welcome
the 8th graders to our community!).
Questions? Contact Lauren at 288-8873 or
[email protected].
See you soon!
Leadership Councils
The Finance Council members are: Marty Bickel,
Ann Esswein, Matt Guntli, Ruth Ann Kayser, Paul Payne,
Michelle Rusch, John Schrader, Fr. Ron, Meghan Bohac,
and Barb Edelmann.
Monday
April 6
Tuesday
April 7
Wednesday
April 8
Thursday
April 9
Friday
April 10
Saturday
April 11
Sunday
April 12
Liturgy of the
Word
8 AM
No Mass
Liturgy of the
Word
8 AM
Mass
8 AM
All School
Mass 8 AM
Mass 8 AM
Masses
8 AM &
10:30 AM
Parish Office
Closed
Quilters
9 AM - 2 PM
Arthritis
Exercise 9 AM
Arthritis
Parish Board of Exercise 9 AM
Education
7PM
Agape Dinner
6 PM
RCIA
7 PM
Vigil Mass
4 PM
April 5, 2015
Easter Sunday
Seeds from Fr. Ron
As we celebrate Easter Sunday, we are reminded
of who we are as a Christian people. We are a people of
hope and an Easter people. We celebrate the gift of
eternal life that Jesus made possible for us by rising from
the dead.
Easter is where we can feel our faith in action. Our
faith in the risen Lord brings about a true and positive
hope for us. As Christians we believe that just as Jesus
was raised to new life after his death, we will also be
raised to a new life after our earthly death.
We believe that we share in God’s image and
likeness. As an Easter people we celebrate today that
we and all of our loved one’s will experience the gift of
eternal life. Easter is the full expression of our faith. We
celebrate it with Alleluia! Alleluia!
Wishing you a blessed and peace-filled Easter season.
Fr. Ron
Looking Ahead
♦
April 16 - 18 - Eighth Grade Play
♦
April 19 - First Communion
♦
April 25 - Quarter Auction
♦
May 2 - Golf Tournament
♦
May 15 - Graduation
Readings for the Week
Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33 Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11
Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday: Acts 36-41 Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22
Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10 Ps 105:1-4, 6-9 Lk 24:13-35
Thursday: Acts 3:11-26 Ps 8:2ab, 5-9 Lk24:35-48
Friday: Acts4:1-12 Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a Jn 21:1-14
Saturday: Acts 4:13-21 Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21
Mk 16:9-15
Second Sunday of Easter: Acts 4:32-35
Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 1 Jn 5:1-6
Jn 20:19-31
WELCOME!
If you are new to St. Stephen Protomartyr parish or
just visiting, Welcome!!
Visitors please sign the Guest Book found near the
main entrance to the Church.
If you would like to register in the parish, please call
or email the parish office. Welcome to the
neighborhood!!
Parish Mission Statement
“Following the example of our patron St. Stephen, we
are called to be witnesses of God’s love and to be a
faith-filled, reconciling parish.”
Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015
Dear Faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Louis,
I offer to you my deepest greetings of joy and peace on
the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus
Christ - Happy Easter!
Easter is to the Church year what Sunday is to each
week - a highlight of rest and rejoicing. Its vivid symbols
of fire, water and exultant song remind us that Christ has
overcome sin and death. Because of that we know, in
the words of Pope Francis, that when everything is said
and done, we are infinitely loved by God.
Let us pray that the light of Christ will shine in our hearts
this Easter, and reach out to others through us. We
know that our Savior lives. Let us share with others the
joy of knowing that they are loved by God!
I ask that you keep in mind that the collection for Regina
Cleri, the residence for our retired priests, is today. You
know how generously the retired priests served you, and
how you counted on them. Now, in turn, they count on
you, and are grateful for your generous support and
prayers.
I pray these are days of blessing for you and your loved
ones.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson
Archbishop of St. Louis
HEY!!! YOU!!!!!
Come to SSP's First Ever Quarter Auction!
Saturday, April 25 at 7pm
Doors open at 6pm
$15.00 a person includes:
Beer. Soft drinks. Bid number.
Bring a roll of quarters, snacks,
or alternate beverages.
An adult, fun, casual, evening with friends,
and you can bring home some great bargains.
Don't know what it is?
Want to know more?
Here's where you can find out:
Past several week's bulletins
Parish Website
Parish Facebook Page
Alumni Facebook Page
School email and flier
Or call:
Sharon Reibe 314-393-0750
Linda Seemiller 314-566-4959
Leslie Harbaugh 314-440-0730
Best described as part raffle, part auction, part direct
sales party in a casual trivia like atmosphere. Easy to
understand, difficult to explain.
Reservation deadline, April 17.
Don't be left out!!!!!!
Still looking for donations of new items
and services valued from $10 - $100,
or gift cards of any kind!
The Young
Catholic Musicians orchestra is
searching for an a 7th, 8th-grade or freshman boy who
plays electric bass guitar and is a good sight reader to
join YCM for their regular schedule (2 rehearsals a month
and 1 Mass at various churches throughout the
Archdiocese) and for Summer Tour May 30 - June
7 through Ohio (Cincinnati, Cleveland, Sandusky)
performing Rockin' America (musical revue) and patriotic
music along the way at St. Michael Parish (Sharonvlle),
Fountain Square, Little Sisters of the Poor, Galleria, Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame, Cedar Point, and St. Luke
(Indianapolis).
For additional information or to schedule an audition,
contact Fr. Bruce Forman, Director,
[email protected] or 314-231-7464.
SSP Golf Tournament
May 2, 2015 - Save the date
Please mark your calendars and plan on attending the
22nd St. Stephen Protomartyr Golf Tournament. The
tournament will be held on Saturday, May 2 at Forest
Park (Norman K. Probstein) Golf Course.
PLAYERS: please consider
playing in this year’s
tournament. It is always a fun
time while also being a great
way to support the school and
parish.
SPONSORS: the golf tournament is in need of sponsors
- any donations would be deeply appreciated. To ensure
the success of the tournament, please consider being a
hole sponsor or donating an auction item.
VOLUNTEERS: the tournament is in need of volunteers
- if you are available to help that day, please contact Ted
Hartzler,(752-3631). There are many opportunities even
if you can only help for an hour or two.
CONTACT PERSON: if you would like a flyer mailed or
emailed to you or if you would like any information about
the tournament, please send an email to
[email protected]
Fundraiser for Emma Casey
The response has been overwhelming. All trivia tables
are filled but if you would like to contribute to help with
some of Emma's medical bills you can do so by buying
raffle tickets. 1st Prize -- $1000; 2nd--$500; 3rd-$200. $10/ticket; 6/$50. For tickets call Mary Anne
Allen 352-7839 or Carol Sestric 832-6239
Warm Welcome
Please extend a warm SSP welcome to the following
individuals who registered in the parish during February
and March:
Brenda & Marty Dellbringe
Katie King & Patrick Holley
Mary & Gerald Korhammer
Peter Monahan
St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish
A new morning
Starting over. Beginning again.
A new school year.
A new baseball season.
New seeds are planted.
New jobs are begun.
Starting over. Beginning again.
Every morning you wake up and, by God, you're still
alive, you have another chance to start over. Perhaps
when you put your head down on your pillow the night
before, you still carried in your body and soul the
burdens of the day just completed: things left undone,
bad things said, good things left unsaid, and lots of
things left in abeyance. In the morning all is possibility,
all is opportunity, all is good and all is God.
Starting over. Beginning again.
Ours is a religion about dawn. Creation begins in the
morning. The women come to the tomb in the morning.
The morning is when it happens. Lose the morning and
you have lost the day. Jesus' resurrection is the new
day, the fresh pages of the calendar book, the new
moment on the horizon. Whatever was yesterday is
passed and done.
Starting over. Beginning again.
Over and over and over again Scripture is the story of
one chance after another, one renewal after another,
until it all comes together at the empty tomb of Easter
morning. The empty tomb is God's everlasting invitation
to start over. Who of us are content with who we are?
Who of us are content with things as they are? Who
among us does not long to be more loving, more
generous, more tenderhearted, more passionate, more
creative, more thoughtful, more imaginative, more
useful. Who of us would not love to have the courage to
act upon our convictions as opposed to our fears? Who
among us does not know a heart to heal, a broken
relationship to mend, a lost soul to find?
God wakes us up again this Easter. It is a new day. It
is a new season. There are new seeds to plant, new
places to see, new tasks to complete.
Starting over. Beginning again.
[Adapted from Strength for the Journey: Biblical Wisdom for Daily
Living by Peter J. Gomes.]
╬ Let the angel's good news open our imaginations
to the possibilities; let the light that illuminates the
cave that can no longer hold Jesus illuminate our
hearts to see our lives transformed in God's grace;
let the Spirit of God release in us hope that we dare
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not imagine, joy that we fear will be betrayed,
dreams that we doubt can ever be realized. Easter is
more than an event - Easter is an attitude; Easter is
liberation; Easter is life, our life, in the here and
now. Let this morning be the morning to begin
again, to start over, to cross the chasm, to repair the
broken - to rediscover God's extraordinary grace
transforming our most ordinary of days. ╬
From: Connections: April 2015
Easter Season
As St. Athanasius says: “The fifty days from the
Sunday of the Resurrection [Easter] to Pentecost
Sunday are celebrated in joy and exultation as one feast
day, indeed as one great Sunday.”
The first eight days of the Easter season make up the
octave of Easter and are celebrated as Solemnities, the
highest ranking of liturgical feasts. At Masses during the
Octave of Easter, as on Sundays, the Gloria, is recited or
sung, and at the end of each Mass of the Octave, the
double Alleluia is sung at the dismissal.
The days of the Easter octave form the “early hours”
of this “great Sunday.” The First readings at Mass are
taken from the Acts of the Apostles rather than the usual
Hebrew Scripture reading.
The Gospel readings at Masses during the Octave of
Easter include passages from the Gospels that relate
various appearances of the Risen Jesus. Reflecting on
these Gospel texts is a wonderful way to prolong the
celebration of Easter. Each day during the Octave, we
proclaim in the Gospel Acclamation: This is the day the
Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it.
The paschal candle, a symbol of the presence of the
risen Christ among the people of God, remains in the
sanctuary.
SOUTH GRAND SENIOR MINISTRY
ADVANCE CARE PLANNING WORKSHOP
SGSM along with other national, state and community organizations, is leading an effort to highlight the importance of
advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16th as National
Healthcare Decisions Day.
Please join us on Monday, April 20th at 11:00 am at St. John the Baptist Parish Center, 4200 Delor St. The workshop
will include: a presentation and interactive discussion with Elder Law Attorney Brigid Fernandez, FREE lunch, and the
opportunity to complete a free advance directive for healthcare and have it notarized. Ms. Fernandez will be available to
explain legal terms and answer questions.
Reserve your spot today by contacting Joan at [email protected] or 314-353-1255 ext. 26.
NEW TAI CHI CLASS FORMING
SGSM is pleased to offer a new Tai Chi class on Fridays at St. John the Baptist Parish Center,
which is handicapped accessible. Come give it a try! No experience or rsvp necessary!
Tai chi is slow, intentional movement, coordinated with your breathing to bring a sense of
relaxation. Additional benefits include improved balance, lowered blood pressure, increased
mobility and flexibility.
Susan Marting, a certified Therapeutic Tai Chi instructor, will be leading us through a six week session beginning
Friday, April 17 through May 29 (no class on May 8), 10 - 11 am. If you are able, a $3 donation is recommended, but
ALL are welcome!
Tai chi is fun, easy and safe for people of all ages. If you have questions about the class, please call Joan Fitzsimmons
at 353-1255 ext. 26.
DEBUNKING THE MYTHS ABOUT STAYING HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE IN RETIREMENT
Enjoy lunch at Pietro’s while learning from our panel of professionals: Elder Law Attorney - Christine Alsop, Financial
Representative - Andrew Bolin and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Debbie Emmelkamp. Our speakers will help us
separate fact from fiction when it comes to elder law, financial planning and navigating the continuum of care as we
age. Tuesday, April 21st, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Pietro’s Restaurant (3801 Watson Road, 63109). Lunch provided.
Reservations required. Please RSVP to Claire at 645-6411 by Friday, April 17th.
SPRING FLING 2015
Lindenwood Area Senior Ministry invites you to our 9th Annual Spring Fling: Senior Prom on Saturday, April
25th from 4:30-8:00 pm at Epiphany of Our Lord Parish Hall, 6596 Smiley. Formal attire not required, but a prize will
be awarded to the best dressed! Bring a date or come stag – singles and couples welcome! Join us for dinner, dancing
and fellowship. Live music will be provided by Larry Hallar & the Two Star Final. A stellar silent auction and attendance
prizes are included! Invite your friends & neighbors to attend with you! Purchase your tickets: $15 per Ticket or Two
Tickets for $25 by contacting the LASM Office (647-4591). Tickets purchased at the door are $18 each.
CSJ WAY
Are you looking for a way to be a part of something bigger than yourself? Are you finding yourself drawn to a
deeper spirituality, to community, to a focus on justice and mission?
If yes, then consider exploring various ways of being in relationship with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet i.e.
Vowed life, Association, Prayer Partners. Partners in Ministry, Volunteer etc. To find out more about the CSJ Way come
to an informational meeting on Tuesday evening, April 14th from 7:00pm-8:30pm in Celestine Auditorium at the
motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (6400 Minnesota Ave). There will be a repeat of this session on
Thursday, April 21st….same time, same place.
For more information and/or to RSVP contact either Peggy Maguire, CSJA at 314-678-0318 or Linda Markway, CSJ
at 314-678-0315.
St. Stephen Protomartyr
Monday, April 6
8:00 AM - Liturgy of the Word with Communion
Tuesday, April 7
8:00 AM - No Mass
Wednesday, April 8
8:00 AM - Liturgy of the Word with Communion
Thursday, April 9
8:00 AM - Jane & Martin Meyer
Friday, April 10
8:00 AM - Rose & Ben Hegger
Saturday, April 11
8:00 AM - F.r Joseph Wolf
4:00 PM - Our Parishioners
Sunday, April 12
8:00 AM - Jo Meyer
10:30 AM - Karmela Vushaj
Celstina Nerhati
for our sick and recovering
Dolores Eckert - Dorothy Flippin - James Forgash
Mary Lopinot - Herb Herberts - Dan Nichols
Joey Renick - Margaret Ringkamp - Bill Warren
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Parish Office Hours
314-481-1133
Monday through Thursday: 8:30 AM — 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM — 3:00 PM
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Holy Days
Bulletin Article Deadline
Monday at 12:00 PM. prior to the weekend bulletin.
Sacramental Celebrations
Eucharist
Saturday evening Vigil:
4:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM
10:30 AM (nursery available)
Monday: Liturgy of the Word with Communion
8:00 AM
Tuesday through Saturday: Mass
8:00 AM
Holy Day:
8:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Infant and Child Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated at any weekend liturgy or on the
last Sunday of the month following the 10:30 am.
Eucharist. Parents are asked to call the parish office to
arrange a Baptism.
Adult Initiation / Reception into the Catholic Church
Any adult who would like to know more about our Catholic
faith, and/or who is interested in becoming a member of the
Catholic Church, please call the parish office.
for our homebound
Dorothy Flippin - Jeanette Holmer Rosemary Kobylinski - Delores & Ralph Riley Rose Schuster
Reconciliation
Saturdays 3:00 - 3:30 PM
for those in nursing homes
Lorraine Burke - Ellie Kearns - Cecilia Olson Waumeda Merritt
Anointing of the Sick
We have a communal celebration of this sacrament at the
weekend liturgies in the fall and in the spring.
If you would like to be anointed before entering the
hospital or if you are homebound, please call the parish office.
for family members serving in the military
Joel Bruce - Derek Hirtz - Brandon Johnson
Stephen Napier - Brian Schoellhorn - Donald Shaver
Mitch Sollmann - Mark Tisius - Bradley Westcott
Parish School of Religion
Parish School of Religion formal classes in our Catholic Faith
Children: 4 yrs. through 8th grade and high school
Located on the campus of St. John the Baptist Parish.
Call the PSR Director at 314-773-3070.
Tuesdays, after 8 am Mass: Perpetual Help
Devotions
Wednesdays, 8:45 am—4:00 pm: Church is open for
Eucharistic Adoration
First Friday of the month, Holy Hour and Benediction
after the 8:00 AM Mass.
Marriage
Please contact one of the clergy at least six months prior to
the planned date of marriage.
Church Nursery
Located in the rectory basement during 10:30 AM Mass.
Enter by way of the alley. Staffed by parents.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children ages 4 through second grade are invited to participate
and hear the scriptures in a way meaningful to their age. Held
the first Sunday in September through Mother’s Day excluding
holidays.
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