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Holy Rosary Church
405 S. Main St.
Monroe City, MO
November 16, 2014
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Very Reverend Michael W. Penn, V.F., Pastor
Deacon Mike Long
Rectory Office: 573-735-4718
Fax: 573-735-0713
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.holyrosarymc.org
Mass Times
Daily Mass: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday@ 7:30am
School Mass: Friday @ 8:20am
Holy Rosary: Sat. @ 5:30pm - Sun. @ 9:30am
St. Stephen: Sun. @ 8:00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 4:30pm - 5:00pm at Holy Rosary
Sunday 7:30am – 7:55am at St. Stephen
or anytime by appointment
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Mass Schedule & Intentions
Monday,
November 17, 2014
7:30am:
Scripture Service – Connie Kendrick
Tuesday,
November 18, 2014
7:30am:
Larry Spalding
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
7:30am:
Purgatorial Society
Thursday,
November 20, 2014
7:30am:
Slaves buried at St. Peter Church
Friday,
November 21, 2014
8:20am:
Dan & Maggie Lillis Family
Ministers:
Group – 3
Saturday,
November 22, 2014
5:30pm:
Johnny Hays
Sunday,
November 23, 2014
8:00 am:
Families of Holy Rosary & St. Stephen
9:30 am:
Howard & Ann Moss
Servers:
Daily Mass, November 18– 21, 2014
Lauren Fortner / Riley Fortner
Saturday,
November 22, 2014
Jack Thompson / Ean Ritter
Sunday,
November 23, 2014
Maddy Gares / Tim Dennison
YOUR STEWARDSHIP TITHE
GOD’S PLAN FOR CHURCH SUPPORT
JULY 1, 2014- JUNE 30, 2015
Total Church Budget
$ 831,743.00
Total Parish Income YTD
$ 130,349.40
Budget Needed YTD
$ 127,960.40
Offertory Budget
$ 432,793.00
Offertory Received YTD
$ 59,279.93
Offertory Needed YTD
$ 66,583.52
Much of our annual income is received in the first half of the fiscal
th
year. The school income particularly is lowest in the 4 fiscal quarter.
From the Pastor’s Desk:
16 November 2014
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
All we have and are have been given to us by the
Lord. We have nothing that we have earned but, rather,
our time, our talent and our treasure are all gifts that have
been entrusted to us by our Creator. The expectation is
great: we are to use all we have not for our own selfish
purposes but to promote God’s love and His Kingdom in
the world. It is never to be our goal in life to acquire as
many riches as possible for our own comfort or wellbeing. Through the reception of these gifts, we are to use
our time, talent and resources in praise and thanksgiving
to God and to share—personally and materially—these
gifts as a sign of gratitude and the fulfillment of our
invitation and responsibility of our baptismal covenant.
Mindful that each of us are called and expected by God
to be faithful and wise stewards may we labor responsibly
for the glory of God and magnify Him by our works.
I have received very positive feedback from some of
you who attended this past week’s Parish Mission and
agree that this was a wonderful experience in bringing us
into a closer relationship with God and with one another.
I am so grateful for Fr. Gielow leading us in prayer and
reflection during this Mission. I also want to express my
gratitude to the members of the parish who initially
inquired about scheduling a Parish Mission; those who
planned and coordinated the individuals and events
surrounding the Mission; those who served as ministers
at the Masses, and the Knights of Columbus who
graciously provided the hall for the receptions. Thanks to
all of you who were so welcoming to Fr. Gielow during his
stay and for your participation during the Mission. He
was most appreciative of all the kindness shown to him.
If you wish to purchase a copy of Fr. Gielow’s
meditation book, “Walk with Me”, I have some copies
available in my office for six dollars.
Chuck and Pat Kendrick have coordinated the
Adoration Chapel since its beginning. We, the parishes
of Holy Rosary and St. Stephen’s are most appreciative
for their many years of dedicated service. They have
requested to be relieved of this duty and I am pleased
that Jack and Phyllis Campbell have graciously accepted
the many responsibilities of this Chapel ministry.
Effective immediately, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell are
assuming this responsibility. They will be working with
the captains in maintaining the schedule and coordinating
everything in relation to the Chapel. Howard and Linda
Willard will be the contacts in case of emergency. The
telephone numbers for Mr. and Mrs. Campbell and Mr.
and Mrs. Willard are available on the roster sheets of the
adorers.
Thursday, November 27th is Thanksgiving Day. Mass
will be celebrated in the church on Thanksgiving at the
usual time of 7:30 a.m. In observation of the
Thanksgiving holiday, the Parish Office will be closed on
November 27th and 28th. On Friday, November 28th,
there will be no Mass celebrated in the church.
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Stewardship
In today’s Gospel, Jesus delivers the parable of the
talents; using the example of money rather than abilities
or skills. It’s a story about investments, risks and returns.
Stewards understand that God has given them an
abundance of spiritual gifts. They know God doesn’t
want them to simply receive these blessings and bury
them in fear, but to multiply them; to use these gifts to
serve Him and others; to spread Christ’s Good News; to
go and make disciples of others. Good stewards invest
what God has given them in the service of others and
are prepared to render an account when the Lord
returns. Reflect this week on how you are returning your
own God-given gifts back to God with increase.
School News
Picture Retakes will be on Monday, Nov. 17, at 8:30 at
school
Basketball Games - Tues., Nov. 18, at Paris - Thurs.,
Nov. 20, at Mark Twain
The Mass at 8:20 on Friday, Nov. 21, will be led by the
seventh grade students.
Religious Education
Grade School- Class Wed. Nov. 19 @ 3:15pm
Pre-School – Class Sun. Nov. 23 @ 9:15am
7th - High School – NO Class Nov. 23@ 10:30am
November 23, 2014
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 The Lord said, “I myself will look
after and tend my sheep. As a shepherd tends his flock…I
will rescue them from every place where they were scattered
when it was cloudy or dark.” I will pasture them, give them
rest, bring back the strays, and heal the sick.
Psalm 23: 1-2, 2-3, 5-6 The Lord is my shepherd; there is
nothing I shall want.
1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Paul wrote to the Corinthians,
“Just as in Adam all die, so too in Christ shall all be brought
to life.” Christ must reign until the last enemy, death, is
destroyed, “so that God may be all in all.”
Matthew 25:31-46 As a shepherd separates sheep from
goats, so will the Son of Man come in glory to separate
those who fed the hungry from those who did not: “Whatever
you did for one of the least…you did for me.”
Scripture Service – Monroe City Manor – Sundays
November 16 – Jim & Sheryl Underhill
November 23 – John & Connie Kendrick
December 14 – Mark Yager
December 28 – Howard & Linda Willard
SCHEDULE OF THINGS TO COME
Nov. 21-22 – Monroe City Food Bank
Dec. 2 -7:00pm – Knights of Columbus Meeting
Dec. 7 – Hospitality Sunday
Dec. 11 – 7:00pm Daughters of Isabella Meeting
Retrouvaille
February 6-8, 2015
June 5-7, 2015
For more information please call 1-800-470-2230
Adoration Chapel Hours
Adoration hours that are open:
Thursday 11:00am-12:00pm (noon)
Thursday 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Friday 9:00am – 10:00am
Friday 2:00-3:00pm
Please call Chuck/Pat Kendrick, 735-2541, if you would like to
fill one of the open hours, or change your day adoration hour.
Remember in your prayers:
Jim Hunt Troy Ritter Dede Yager Arlie Shaw John Hancock
Jeremy Smith Irene Wolf Alfred Timbrook Phyllis Rimel
Charlotte Schneider JD Underhill
Debby Shively
Joe & Patti Kendrick Don & Liz Gander
For all who are ill, especially those who are awaiting, or
recovering from, surgery, or seriously ill and for their caretakers & their families; and for those who have died.
~ We pray to the Lord.
CSA 2014
As of November 7th , 28 families or 6.98% of our parish
families have donated $4,665 toward our parish’s Catholic
Stewardship Appeal goal of $24,228. We thank all those who
have generously given to the annual Catholic Stewardship
Appeal. And, we ask those who have not sent in your pledge
to please consider a gift to support training of our future
priests; training for teachers, catechists and those who form
our young adults in the faith; and providing help to those in
need. Each of us is called to respond in faith, knowing and
trusting that God recognizes your willingness to live out the
message of the Gospel.
Celebration of Faith and Culture!
Join Bishop Gaydos and parishioners from
across the diocese and across the world on the
Feast of Christ the King. The celebration will
include a multicultural Mass, followed by a
potluck buffet with tasty international food and
live entertainment. This will be an opportunity
to acknowledge and give thanks for the diversity of gifts and
unity of faith that strengthens our Church. It all begins at 2:00
pm at St. Joseph Cathedral on Sunday, November 23 (and
should conclude by 6:30.) Bring your family or friends! The
only cost is a covered dish to share. For more information, go
to dioceffcity.org and click on Nov. 23 Celebration of Faith and
Culture.
Catholicism Series
The Catholicism Series is being held on Wednesdays at the
Knights of Columbus Hall at 7:00pm. All are welcome and
invited to attend. For more information please call John
Kendrick at 735-2995.
Choir Practice for Christmas Eve Mass
We have decided to modify our format somewhat and
include a congregational hymn sing as a prelude to
Christmas Eve Mass at 10:30. The choir will lead these
hymns but all will be invited to participate. The choir will
prepare 2 special songs for the mass: Do You Hear What I
Hear and Pavane for a Silent Night.
Here is practice schedule for Christmas Eve choir:
WED NOV 19----NO PRACTICE / WED NOV 26----NO PRACTICE
WED DEC 3------7PM / WED DEC 10 ----7PM
WED DEC 17-----6PM / SUN DEC 21---- after 9:30 mass
Blood Drive
There will be a blood drive at the Holy Rosary K of C Hall
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from 1:00 to 6:00pm on Monday November 17 . Donors
will need to show a state-issued photo ID. Everyone is
welcome and encouraged to donate.
CCHD
Next week’s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for
Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was
founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by
funding organizations that help people help themselves.
With the tradition of improving education, housing situations,
and economic development, CCHD continues to make a
positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution
will defend human dignity and help those living on the
margins of our society. Please give to the CCHD
Collection.
St. Clement Parish Women’s Retreat
November 22nd, 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Clement Parish
Please join us in a day of reflection and praise! We will meet
at the parish center after 9:00 a.m. mass on Saturday. A
light breakfast and lunch will be served.
Register by November 17th — Sign up in the back of
church, or contact Judy Oberman at
[email protected] or 324-3460
Live Nativity Scene
The Monroe City Christian Church will again be sponsoring
the LIVE NATIVITY SCENE on the evening of Saturday,
December 20, 2014. If any adult or youth would like to
participate in this please contact Deacon Mike Long @ 7354718 asap for more information and times.
QND Placement Testing
QND will hold a Placement Test on Saturday, December
6, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Quincy Notre Dame High
School for 8th grade students. This standardized test is the
ACT Explore Test providing a baseline for where a student
is academically. All incoming freshmen are encouraged, but
not required, to take the Placement Test. If students are
unable to take the test, they are still welcome to enroll at
QND. A parent meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. regarding
information about the test and QND.
Students will need to bring the following to the test:
$13.00 testing fee (cash or check payable to QND), three #2
pencils and a calculator (no graphing calculators). Students
need to arrive between 8:00 a.m. and 8:25 a.m. Preregistration is not required. For more information, contact
Bob Sheffield or Judy Liesen, QND guidance counselors, at
217-223-2479.
Thank you
Thanks to Fr. Penn and the diligent efforts of the Holy
Rosary/St. Stephen Perpetual Adoration Chapel Committee,
the Perpetual Adoration Chapel continues to be an
important part of our parishes' life and ministry. Now is an
opportune time for us to step back as
coordinators/facilitators of the Chapel and turn those tasks
over to the Committee. We thank everyone who has helped
make the Chapel a success over the years, and hope for it
will continue to thrive throughout the coming years..
Chuck and Pat Kendrick