“We Remember” “We Celebrate” “We Believe” MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Eucharistic Community of the Little Flower is to deepen the relationship of its members with God and with each other; to witness to and, therefore, to reveal Jesus Christ and His Good News to the local and wider communities; and to serve as a model of Catholic Christian community valuing the diversity of backgrounds and sharing the gifts of its varied members. PASTORAL TEAM: Rev. Lawrence A. Herzog, Pastor Administrative Team Principal Mrs. Barbara Schlanger, Business Manager MORNING PRAYER OF THE LITURGY OF THE HOURS: Monday through Sunday: 7:30 a.m. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday: 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment and before every Mass Mr. John Walsh, Director Music and Liturgy Sr. Cynthia Kozicki, O.S.F., Sacristan, Pastoral Associate LATIN MASS Rev. James Rodis Mrs. Regina Morris, Music ADDRESSES & TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Rectory: 1264 Arch Terrace St. Louis, MO 63117 314-645-1445 Rectory Office Hours:8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday - Friday Rectory FAX Line: 645-3258 Rectory E-Mail: [email protected] Pastor’s E-Mail: [email protected] School: 1275 Boland Place, 314-781-4995 St. Vincent de Paul Society, 289-6101 ext. 2236 Website: littleflowerstl.org RCIA : [email protected] SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday 9:15 a.m. Latin Mass Liturgy of the Word for Children at 10:30 a.m. Mass WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. Holyday Masses: Please check the bulletin for Mass schedule Legal Holidays: 9:00 a.m. Weekday School Mass: 8:15 a.m. Wed. during school year “And my God will supply every need of yours…” PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS: Tuesday 6:45 a.m. before 7:00 am Mass ROSARY: 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays BAPTISMS: Baptisms are a cause for celebration and may be celebrated with the entire parish at one of the weekend Masses. Parents are asked to complete the preparation sessions prior to scheduling the date for the baptism. Please call the rectory office to arrange the sessions. MARRIAGES: Arrangements must be made six months in advance. BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday at 2:00 p.m. Please remember Little Flower in your will or estate planning. PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT PHILIPPIANS 4:19 October 5, 2014 God really does provide for those that are grateful and generous. This is very difficult for people that don’t live a stewardship lifestyle to believe. People are skeptical and say it’s just coincidence. If you are skeptical, try living a stewardship lifestyle for just one month - be generous with our gifts of time, talent and treasure and see how God provides for your needs. Collection Budget Surplus/ (Deficit) $ 7,486 $ 95,139 $ 7,904 $ 110,656 $ ( PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL That we may learn to depend on God to supply for all our needs. Amen 418) $ (15,517) Envelopes mailed/used 500/106 Thank you for using your envelopes as a way to return God’s treasure. Please pray for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed. May they rest in peace. AMEN 2 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time With heartfelt love let us sing of our Eternal Father’s Providence—all-wise, all-powerful and all- gentle. Oh, the depth of the riches, and the wisdom and the knowledge of God!— Saint Francis de Sales In today’s Gospel it is proclaimed: 'Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.' Many are invited, but few are chosen." It seems to many that since the Second Vatican Council, the Church has changed its character from being what we might call “severe” to “loving”. Previous to the Second Vatican Council, it would seem people were most intent on “keeping the law”. Furthermore, the Church had many more laws to keep. After the Second Vatican Council, it seems that the Church or people in the Church were more worried about “being nice”. Very seldom do people worry about going to hell, for how could an all loving God ever create someone only to condemn them to hell. The problem with that idea, is that in order for that to happen, we humans then lose our freewill. These become philosophical questions that are deep and cannot be answered quickly or lightly. Today’s Gospel does seem to give us some insight into God’s gift of Faith. Remember, the Wedding Guest accepted the invitation to go to the wedding (similar to us when we accept the faith—through baptism, communion and confirmation). Then, as the celebration goes on, (for us our lives) responsibility and authenticity are presented. We all know how the Gospel story ends. Hear ye, Hear ye, we will have the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at the 7:00 a.m. Mass on October 16th. Breakfast will follow in the rectory. We received a letter from the World Apostolate of Fatima here in St. Louis. This is a portion of the letter: ..On Tuesday, October 7, Bishop Emeritus Robert Herman offered the 12:10 Mass at the Cathedral Basilica to inaugurate the “Save the Family” Rosary Crusade. The Crusade was inspired by a homily the bishop gave that closed the Annual Novena in honor of our Lady of Fatima. In his talk Bishop Herman said that through the praying of the Rosary many souls could be brought back to the practice of the Faith. He believes that the Family Rosary is the best place to begin this initiative. During this year of the 800th anniversary of the institution of the Rosary, we are asking you to consider participating in this most worthy initiative. –Yours in Christ-World Apostolate of Fatima God Bless, Fr. H READINGS FOR THE WEEK Did you pick up a copy of “Our Sunday Visitor”? When you purchase a copy it helps our St. Vincent de Paul Society carry on their work with the needy, as well as being a source of good Catholic information. Eucharistic Adoration will be held in the Little Flower Chapel every Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. All are encouraged to come and spend whatever time you can in the Divine Presence of God. For more information or if you are able to commit to your own weekly hour of adoration contact: Mary Janet Kinsella @ 781-9952 or Anita Blattenberger @ 644-4740 Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 -- 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21 3 Please pray for our parishioners/loved ones serving in the military: Darren Walters Allen Conrey John Weber Michael Smiley Mollie Conrey Rebecca Conrey Alex Garofalo Christopher Wamhoff Matt Morris Nick Schaberg Colin Tyrrell Victoria Southern Ethan Allman Justin Kloppenburg Daniel Renz Christopher Morris Maurice Muro Brian Kloppenburg Derek Hirtz Tom Weber Please notify the rectory for any additions/deletions. October 12, 2014 40 Days for Life Joanne Kraus Mary Fitzgerald Betty Wells Joan Corning Joyce Clemens Louise Haynes Bill Edwards Nancy Martinez Christy Rice Edith Junk Frank Goedde Tim Murray Eileen Nathe Gary Underwood Lachlan Oddy Eugenia Roncal Laurie Patterson Katie Ferry Karen Nevins Jim LaMartina John Boland Nancy L. Mueller Krissy Robinson Rich Doerr Sue Rice Mike Naumanson Toby Globe Bettie Vineyard John Fitzgerald Fred Williams Chandelor Davis Miriam Varas Noreen Herzog David Nathe Bob Heady Dana Joseph Irmi Walters Mary Martin Mary Temmen Pat Promnitz Bill Kelly Jack Lally Mary Ellen Havard Nicholas Coleman Kevin O’Brien Bill Smith Kristin Rafferty Katie Newton Jaclyn Meyer Meredith Roth Marie Danter G. Tracy Mehan Mary Falk Mehan Jack Doerr David Switzer Joanne Buchholz Pat Lewis Hutchcroft Barb Jones Marty Walsh Fred Gould Cary Renz Adrianna Hubb Larry Lawrence Jackie Lawrence Frank Gregg Barbara Fitzgerald Jean Leonhardt Peg Mango Helen Mango Hollie Soto Sr.Arlene Kohut OSF Mattie Mae Robinson James Davis Helen Dahm Ruby Smith Ruby Heady William Saykes Theresa Stephens Jacob Kheriaty John Mangelsdorf Kathleen Carter Joan Gundlach AND ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE CONFINED Nellie Garrison Billy Wells Mac Dryden The Residents of Richmond Terrace Please notify the rectory to remove any names from the list. Thank you. ATTENTION! If you have an old working electric dryer that you would like to donate to the rectory, please call 314-645-1445. This will be used in the basement to dry mop heads, rags, etc., so a nice appearance is not required. Little Flower Program This past April, Pope Francis stated, “It is necessary to reassert the strongest opposition to every direct attack on life, especially innocent and defenseless life, and the unborn child in the womb is the definition of innocence. Every Christian is responsible for this evangelical witness: to protect life in all its stages with courage and love.” With this clear encouragement from our Holy Father, won’t you consider giving a bit of your time to witness to the sanctity of every life? 40 Days for Life is a worldwide program of prayer, fasting and peaceful public witness to end abortion and heal those wounded by abortion. To date, almost 9,000 babies and their moms have been spared the tragedy of abortion thanks to the witness of 625,000+ people. Little Flower Church will participate in this powerful witness on Saturday, October 25. The witness runs from 7am – 7pm at the Planned Parenthood abortion facility at Forest Park Blvd. and Boyle Ave. in the Central West End. We would like to have at least 2 people for each 1 hour shift. If standing is a problem it is fine to bring a folding chair. Please sign up in the All Souls Chapel after Mass on Oct 4/5 or Oct 11/12. God calls all of us to be that courageous and loving witness to life, to pray for his unborn babies, their parents and those who work at the facility. Are we willing to listen? Please sign up in the All Souls Chapel after Mass on Oct 4/5 or Oct 11/12. For more information please call Maureen Kane at 647-6019. Little Flower Basketball Registration is open! Basketball registration for grades 3rd through 8th is now open for the 20142015 season. Sign-up online at: ezrosters.com/stl-lf/ Registration closes October 17, 2014. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact Scott Pollard at 314-781-0064 or [email protected] 2014-2015 6th session - Inquiry Class Date: October 16, 2014 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Topic: Liturgy Facilitated by: Fr. Herzog THINK ABOUT THIS We are trying the following dates to give more parishioners an opportunity to take advantage of the Advent adult education series. Fr. Robert Barron’s PRIEST, PROPHET, KING Facilitated by Andrew Franke Begins Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 for 6 Sundays. Fr. Robert Barron’s CATHOLICISM: THE NEW EVANGELIZATION Facilitated by Jackie Waugh Begins Wed. Oct. 29, 2014 for 6 Wed. evenings. Fr. Michael Himes AN ADVENT & CHRISTMAS JOURNEY Facilitated by Maggie Storey Begins Wed. Nov. 19, 2014 for 5 Wed. afternoons. SIGN UP SHEETS & EXPLANATIONS Will be in the ALL SOULS CHAPEL On Oct. 11th & 12th after the Masses. ATTENTION EVERYONE The Anointing of the Sick will be given at the 7:00 am Mass on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014. Everyone is welcome! 4 SCHOOL NEWS October 13 8:00am “Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion” in Church - all parents and parishioners are welcome to attend and pray with the Little Flower students. 9:30 – Noon Grades 3 – 5 to Missouri Botanical Garden Grade 6 “Asian Garden” at Missouri Botanical Garden 2:15pm D.A.R.E. class for grade 6 6:30pm School Board Meeting in Library October 15 8:15am Mass – Grade 4 plans October 17 8:00am Picture Retake Day October 19 10:30am Children’s Liturgy (planned by 2nd and 6th grade) Welcoming Mass for all new Little Flower School families, New Parishioners, and newly Baptized McEntee Parish Hall – Uniform Exchange following Mass Conference sign up School Improvement Process Survey All Parishioners excluding current Little Flower School families (you will have a different survey) would you please take a few moments and fill out the survey found in today’s Bulletin. Completed surveys are due by October 19th and can be turned in to the Rectory or to the School Office. Data from surveys will be used by several committees in evaluating Little Flower School as requested by the Archdiocese of St. Louis through the School Improvement Process. October 13 Students may wear their 2014 Spirit Sprint shirts with uniforms!! Thanks to everyone who helped support this Fundraiser for Little Flower!! Arts and Science Our Fall Arts and Science Program will be starting shortly!! This program was a huge success last year and enjoyed by all!! Once again anyone interested in sharing their time and talents please contact the school office. Programs and Instructors needed!! First Quarter Giving!! Little Flower School and Parish will be collecting nonperishable Food Pantry items during the month of October for Immaculate Conception’s Food Pantry. Boxes to place your items will be located at all the Church entrances or you may drop them off at school. Thank you!! Dine out for Little Flower Please Save the Date for the next Dine Outs: October 23rd, DQ in Webster November 25th, California Pizza Kitchen in the Galleria: Flyer required December 18, McAlister’s Deli: Flyer required Save the Date - Saturday, November January 15th, Panera in Richmond Heights on Clayton Rd.: Flyer required 8th for the Ladies Club Progressive February 17th , DQ in Webster Dinner Mark your calendars now for this funfilled evening of appetizers, dinner and Little Flower Time for Dinner desserts hosted by your fellow parishionTime for Dinner is hosting a Little Flower Day. If we can get 20 people to make 6 ers. More details with be coming on how meals, Little Flower will earn $250. If you have never been to Time for Dinner beto purchase tickets as the date gets closer. fore, you are missing out! It is a great place to assemble meals for your family. 6 This is an event you won't want to miss! entrees which usually serves 6, is $130 and you just have to assemble them. Little Flower Day will be Tuesday, October 14th . The 9:30 am time slot for 10 people and the 7 pm slot for 10 people have been reserved for Little Flower. Please check out the website at www.timefordinner.com. Choose the time you want to attend and pick your 6 or more meals you would like to assemble. Please contact Jean Flanagan by fast direct or email, [email protected] when you book your time slot. Remember to bring a cooler or laundry basket to take home your meals. We had 16 people attend the September Time for Dinner and we received a $125 gift certificate to Time for Dinner. Gift Certificates will be used for Little Flower Parishioners in conjunction with Take them a Meal. 5 Save the Date: Ladies Club Vendor Fair The November Ladies Club Meeting Wed. November 12 from 7-9 Shop Till You Drop, Christmas will be right around the corner If interested in being a vendor, please contact Jean Flanagan at [email protected] or 781-3191 Sunday, October 12 Monday 7:00 am Tuesday 7:00 am Wednesday 7:00 am 8:15 am Thursday Monday, October 13 8:15 am School Living Rosary 6:30 pm School Board Tuesday, October 14 9:15 am Legion of Mary (RMR) 7:00 pm Finance Meeting (RDR) Wednesday, October 15 8:15 am School Mass (C) Men’s Club Meeting (SH) Thursday, October 16 7-8:30 pm RCIA (RDR) Friday, October 17 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Adoration Saturday, October 18 8-3 Dancing School (SH) Sunday, October 19 10:30 am Children’s Liturgy (C) 7:00 am Friday 7:00 am Saturday 8:00 am 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am 9:15 am 10:30 am October 13 Jack Brady October 14 St. Callistus Sr. Cynthia Kozicki October 15 St. Teresa of Jesus Mary Alice Voorhees Fr. Tom Waickman October 16 St. Hedwig and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Special Intention October 17 St. Ignatius of Antioch Bernice Furtwengler October 18 St. Luke the Evangelist Jane G. Squires Rice, Wessel, Mueller Families October 19 Special Intention Tony & Angie Ribaudo People of the Parish ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP October 12, 2014 October 18/19, 2014 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Today vast numbers of people still do not know Jesus Christ.” Pope Francis began his message for this year’s celebration of World Mission Sunday with these words. But he quickly offers us the way to make a joy-filled, life-giving difference. “World Mission Sunday is a privileged moment when the faithful of various continents engage in prayer and concrete gestures of solidarity in support of the young Churches in mission lands.” On October 19, as the Archdiocese of St. Louis celebrates this “privileged moment” let us join our brothers and sisters around the world who will gather at the Lord’s Table to celebrate, with great joy, our common vocation as missionaries. Our prayers and concrete gestures of solidarity will help build local churches, like the church in Mongolia, the world’s youngest Catholic Church, and churches across the globe. Your financial help on World Mission Sunday, offered in the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, will support the 1,150 young mission dioceses and communities who await the “Good News” of Jesus as their saving hope. Pope Francis encourages us to take joyful part in the Church’s mission to all the nations, as we live our lives grounded in love for Jesus and concern for the needs of the most disadvantaged. May World Mission Sunday offer each one of us an opportunity to accomplish both, as we share the joy of the Gospel and help the poor by our fervent prayer and through generous hearts! MINISTERS OF SERVICES 10/18 5:00 pm M. Gloriod, S. Gloriod, J. Pinkowski 10/19 8:00 am J. Knutsen, L. Mitchell 10/19 10:30 am K. Dolan, M. Jacknewitz, G. Mueller LECTORS 10/18 5:00 pm Leo Bub, Nick Verzino 10/19 8:00 am Michael Barron, Matthew Gibbs 10/19 10:30 am School Children EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Saturday and Sunday, 5:00, 8:00, 10:30 TEAM A MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY 10/18 5:00 pm M. Bartin, M. Kane, J. & L. Waugh 10/19 8:00 am M. Elfrink, A. Provaznik, M. Boyce 10/19 10:30 am A. Lewis, E. & B. Carmody, M. 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