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Saint Ferdinand Church
1765 Charbonier Road ~ Florissant, MO 63031-5403
Pastor
Associate Pastor
Permanent Deacons
Pastoral Associate
School Principal
Parish School of Religion
Youth Minister
Director of Music
Parish Nurse
Rev. Tom Haley
Rev. John Nickolai
Deacon Peter Gounis
Deacon James Russell
Deacon Jack Hofmann
Sister Jo Ann Simanella
Anna Davis
Donna Wright
Eileen Weiskopf
Dan Sovar
Mary Krummey
Michelle Ritter, RN
Mass Schedule
Weekend Masses
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7, 9, 11 AM
Weekday Masses
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM
Saturday 8 AM
Holy Day Masses
6 AM, 8:30 AM, 7 PM
Eve of Holy Day, 7 PM
November 23, 2014
Our Lord Jesus Christ
King of the Universe
Confessions
Saturday 4 - 4:45 PM or by appointment 3:30-4:30 Effective 11/29
Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary
Sunday 7:00 PM
Perpetual Adoration
Duchesne Chapel - 24 hours a day. For more information, call
314-838-4676 or 314-831-7336
Perpetual Help Devotions
Tuesday following 8:30 AM Mass
Famous Fish Fry
Every Friday, 3 PM - 7:30 PM Dine In or Carry Out.
Fried & Baked Cod, Catfish, Shrimp, Chicken
Contact Us:
Rectory
Fax
E-mail
School
Falcon Friends
Fish Fry
Website
314-837-3165
314-837-5799
[email protected]
921-2201
971-4012
839-5312
www.stferdinandstl.org
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Established 1788
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
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November 23, 2014
THE SCHOOL IS IN NEED OF BEST BUY GIFT CARDS!
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Each teacher at school has a school-owned laptop for their use to create technologybased lessons. About 11 of these are 5-6 years old, and drawing near to the end of
their lifespan. We are looking to replace these laptops, about 3-5 each year for the
next few years, during times when these products are on sale—Black Friday, Back to
School Sales, etc. Each laptop, with the specifications that the teachers need, costs
approximately $400-$500, including software, at regular price, and we can get them
for $350-$450 or less on sale.
In order to do this, we are looking for assistance in the form of Best Buy gift cards.
You can send donated gift cards in ANY amount (it all adds up!) to the school office
or rectory in an envelope marked “Donation for Laptops”. Please also don’t forget
that there are SEVERAL companies that will match your gift to our school!
The Knights of
Columbus has an
immediate opening for a
Field Agent for a career
opportunity
representing the
member benefits program. We offer a
complete benefits package with this fulltime position. In order to qualify, one
must be eligible for membership in the
Knights of Columbus. For more
information, please call, text or email
Greg Rackers, 636-357-7901 or
[email protected]
We thank you in advance for your help and support!
2015 Catholic Calendars
Copies of these new calendars are
available in the church and may be
picked up after the Masses beginning
this weekend. These calendars are
published by the Extension Society of
the Catholic Church, and are donated
to our parish by Hutchens Mortuary.
We thank Hutchens for the generosity.
DAY OF RECOLLECTION
Retreats provide the soul with renewed
graces, certainly needed in today’s
world, to keep us faithful and striving for
sanctity. This year, treat yourself to a
day away from the hustle and bustle and
prepare for the God who waits for you.
Join Archbishop Robert Carlson and the
clergy and parishioners of the Cathedral
Basilica of St. Louis for an Advent Day of
Recollection on Saturday, December 6,
2014.
The day begins at 10:00 AM, and
includes two spiritual conferences led by
Archbishop Carlson. Each conference
will be followed by exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament and an opportunity
for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The
day will end with evening vespers at 4:30
PM and the celebration of Mass at 5:00
PM. All conferences and prayer will be
held in the Cathedral Basilica, with a hot
lunch provided for all in Boland Hall.
This special gathering is free (good will
offerings to help offset the cost of lunch
will be gratefully accepted). Though a
free event, organizers request advance
registration to properly prepare worship
materials and set up for lunch. To
register or for additional information,
please contact Laura Voegelie at 314-373
-8208.
Marriage Challenges?
Retrouvaille (a French
word meaning rediscovery)
is a program to help couples
heal & renew their
marriages that offers tools
needed to rediscover a
loving marriage relationship. It has
helped thousands of couples with
marital problems & crises, even couples
who are separated and divorced. The
next program begins with the
weekend of February 6-8, 2015.
For further information, call 1-800-4702230 or visit
www.HelpOurMarriage.0com
“WHEN I WAS
HUNGRY….”
Meals-on-Wheels has
several openings and
is in need of volunteers
and substitutes to deliver lunch to the
homebound. Please consider giving 1
hour a month of your time to help feed
the hungry. You will be sharing
friendship and faith. Please call the
rectory at 837-3165 or Jan at 837-3444.
LADIES EVENING OF
RECOLLECTION
There will be a recollection for ladies
on December 3rd, at St Elizabeth Ann
Seton. A priest of Opus Dei will give
two reflections on some aspect of the
spiritual life, available for confessions and
end with Benediction. There will also be
a formative talk by a layperson. The
activity begins at 7:30-9:30pm. For more
information, please contact Mary
Schlueter 314-517-1277
Way of Lights Tree Display
Volunteer Request
November 21—January 2
Looking for a special way to share the
holiday spirit? Volunteer for a shift or
two during the Way of Lights greeting
visitors to the Christmas tree display at
the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
from November 21 through January 2.
This is a great opportunity for youth
service hours. If interested, please email
[email protected] or call 618-3976700.
HAVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW BEEN AWAY FROM
THE CHURCH?
Inspired by Pope John Paul II call to a “new evangelization”, Catholics Come Home
reaches out to inactive Catholics with inspiring TV commercials and an interactive
Web site.
If you, or someone you know, has been away from Church, I encourage you to visit
the website www.catholicscomehome.org to learn more about this program.
If you would like to talk to a priest, contact the parish office at 837-3165 to find out
how to “come home.”
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
Bent-Wood Nursing and Rehabilitation
invite you join us at our
Decorated Christmas Trees
and Wreaths silent auction
and reception
These decorated Christmas trees and
wreaths have been donated by our
partners in health care and will be
auctioned to raise money for St. Sabina
and St. Ferdinand Churches in Florissant,
Mo. To help those in need during the
holiday season.
Thursday, December 4th, 2014
4:30-7:00
Bent-Wood Nursing and Rehabilitation
1501 Charbonier
Florissant, Mo. 63031
Appetizers and drinks will be served
Please RSVP to Elizabeth at 941-0543
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Come join us at St. Frances Cabrini
Academy for a delicious spaghetti dinner
on Saturday, December 6th, from 5:00
to 7:30 PM.
Dinner includes spaghetti, with pesto or
meat sauce, salad, bread, dessert and a
drink. $8 for adults, $5.00 for children.
Dinner is served in SFCA cafeteria, 3022
Oregon. Enjoy a great meal while
supporting our school! For further
information, call Peggy at 776-4033.
Have you ever wanted to
help a
disadvantaged child in
Florissant?
You can change their life and yours.
Be a Mentor, Pen Pal, or volunteer for
various projects at Marygrove.
For more information, contact
Joe Mueller
(314)830-6251
[email protected]
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November 23, 2014
MEMORIAL MASS
The Knights of Columbus Our Lady of
Fatima Council 4429 will be having a
Memorial Mass for our deceased
member on Nov 25th starting at 7:00 PM
in their hall at 1216 Teson in
Hazelwood. If you know of a deceased
member please pass this information to
their family. Call Paul Charney at 314838-7535 for more information.
TRIVIA NIGHT
Saturday, January 17, 2015, to benefit
Ss. Peter & Paul School in Alton, IL at
the Marquette Catholic High School
gym, 219 East 4th Street in Alton.
Cost: $160 for 8 players per table
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Trivia begins at 7:00 PM
Cold drinks and Popcorn are included,
and you can bring your own snacks as
well. For reservations contact: Bonnie
Finger at 618-462-2302 or email:
[email protected]
1st price $320; 2nd prize $240; 3rd
prize $160.
INVITATION TO DIVORCED
AND SEPARATED CATHOLICS
The holidays can be difficult for
divorced and separated families. Make
your healing a priority in the new year
by attending The Catholic’s Divorce
Survival Guide, part of a new
ministry to the divorced. The 12-week
DVD program follows lay men and
women on the journey to true healing,
along with Catholic experts who
address denial, anger, grief, guilt,
forgiveness, money, the kids, the exsouse, spirituality, annulment and much
more. Immaculate Conception Parish—
Dardenne is hosting the program
beginning January 8, 2015. There is a
$25 fee which will cover all materials
needed. (Scholarships are available for
anyone who cannot afford the fee).
Contact Debi at debijoatt.net or 314276-3859 for more information.
HOW DOES ONLINE
GIVING BENEFIT ME AND
MY PARISH?
Parishioner Benefits
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Convenient anytime, anywhere
access through the internet
Secure and Confidential. Adheres
to banking security standards.
Flexible. Start, stop and change
your contributions at any time.
Simple. No need to contact your
bank or the parish office.
Contribute using direct withdrawal
(ACH) or credit cards.
Functional. You receive reminders
and notifications about transactions.
Parish Benefits
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Increase Contributions. Regularly
scheduled gifts occur automatically.
Secure and Confidential. No need
to store parishioner account
information.
Simple. Add, Discontinue or
Change contribution funds at any
time.
Convenient. Makes it easy for
everyone to contribute to the
parish.
Efficient. Transfer contributions to
church management software.
Current. A tool for people who
prefer to use electronic services.
How do I get Started?
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Visit our website at
www.stferdinandstl.org
Click on the Online Giving link
Click on the Create New Account
Link.
It’s that simple!
[T]he courage and grace shown by those women who choose life—in the face of fear, uncertainty, parental or partner
intimidation, seemingly insurmountable odds—make them today's heroes. They are joined by the many who counsel, support
and nurture them both before and after the birth of their child. Such self-giving love…is powerfully transformative of mother, of
child, of families, of cultures.”
— 2013-2014 Respect Life Program (USCCB), Erika Bachiochi, Esq., “Life Matters: Roe Plus 40”
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
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November 23, 2014
Health Ministry
THE NORTH COUNTY SENIOR MINISTRY PRESENTS
BLESSING OF THE CHRISTMAS CRECHE
&
AN O’ANTIPHON LUNCHEON
December 16th 11am to 1pm
Cost: $5.00
Starting at 11am in the church for the blessing of the crèches then
moving to Duchesne Center for lunch and a lecture about O’Antiphon
(the names of Christ) given by Sr. Cathy Doherty.
Please RSVP to Michelle Ritter RN at314-837-3165 Join us again on Friday, December 5.
CPR / AED TRAINING
DECEMBER 5 1:00 PM—GYM
DECEMBER 6 10:00 AM—DUCHESNE CENTER
A.C.T.I.O.N. NOVEMBER ACTIVITY
The Florissant Fire Department will be conduction the sessions. All are
invited to attend but if you want to receive certification, there will be a
$10.00 processing fee. Please notify Michelle Ritter, RN as to which class
you will be attending at 837-3165.
November 24 ~ 6 PM TO 8’ISH
Cost: $10.00 per wreath
The North County
Senior Ministry
Is looking for teens and young
adults to shovel snow for
seniors in their area…
Volunteers are always
welcome but the
compensation is up to $20
depending on size of the job!!
Great way to earn some extra
spending $$$$
Call Michelle Ritter RN at
314-837-3165
”There is
no higher
dignity
than to
serve
Christ.”
-Saint
Ambrose
The Special needs ministry at St. Ferdinand
ADVENT WREATH MAKING
POTLUCK
We will start off Thanksgiving weekend and Advent
with a potluck. We will then get ready to journey
towards Christmas by making an Advent wreath.
*This activity is for adults and children living
with special needs and their families.
Potluck Assignments
Dish
Last Name
A-H
Side Dish
I-Q
Vegetable
R-Z
Dessert
SENIOR SAFE LUNCH & LEARN
Tuesday, December 2, 10?30 AM
Duchesne Hall
Cost: $5.00
Officer Andy Harmon from Florissant Police
Department will present staying safe online, in
your home and from scammers that target
senior citizens.
Learn how to be proactive with your safety
and enjoy a warm lunch with your friends.
RSVP to Michelle Ritter RN at 837-3165.
Presented by The Health Ministry
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
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November 23, 2014
16th Annual
Free
Ecumenical
Thanksgiving Day
Dinner
Attendance
Prizes Raffled
every hour
November 27, 2014
11:30 AM—3:00 PM
St. Ferdinand Gym
Dinner will be served free of charge
to anyone in the community
Sponsored by:
Halls Ferry Christian Church
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
St. Ferdinand Catholic Church
St. Sabina Catholic Church
St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church
St. Angela Merici Catholic Church
For more information visit our website: www.freedinner.org
THANKSGIVING FOOD COLLECTION
There will be a food collection starting Saturday, November 22 through
Thursday, November 27, for Thanksgiving Day. All collected items will be
donated to T.E.A.M. Check the Meal-A-Month Shopping List for suggestions.
There will be baskets in the Gathering Space. All cash donations will be
collected for St. Vincent de Paul Society.
The School and PSR children have decorated Thanksgiving themed boxes; they
will be in the Sanctuary on Thanksgiving Day.
At Thanksgiving Day Mass (9 AM) at the Presentation of Gifts families are
invited to bring up to the Sanctuary donated items and place in the decorated
boxes. The Boy Scouts will deliver collected food items to the pantry. Thank
you in advance for helping feed those in need at this time of the year.
Save the Date!!
You are invited to our annual “Breakfast with
Santa” on Saturday, December 13, 9 AM – 11:00
AM (Santa to arrive at 10:15) in the school gym.
Breakfast includes pancakes & sausage ($6.oo for
the 1st child, $12.00 for 2 or more children and
$3.00 per adult). Fun for the whole family!
Activities include crafts, games, and “Santa
Workshop” where kids can buy something small for their loved ones. Gift
wrapping is included.
Donations of new or “gently used” items to be included at our Santa
Workshop would be greatly appreciated. Please drop donations in the
Gathering Space or at the school office marked “Santa’s Workshop”.
Questions, call Gayle 314-630-6843 or Christie 314-220-9473.
November 16, 2014
Budget (annual budget $635,242/ 52 wks)
$12,216.19
Envelopes
8,475.38
On-line
2,677.00
Loose
274.28
Total for week
$ 11,426.66
Favorable/Unfavorable
<789.53>
Year to Date
<$3,590.26>
Gathering for God
$ 466.00
Tuition Assistance
183.00
School Unrestricted (Gathering)
80.00
All Saints
45.00
Poor Souls
25.00
World Mission
5.00
St. Vincent de Paul (online)
50.00
Campaign for Human Dev.
15.00
Catholic University
10.00
Retired Religious
120.00
There were 295 donors last week.
To date we have 143 people who have
signed up for on-line giving! Have you
thought about trying it?
The success of our parish depends on
your generosity. Please help keep our
parish viable by using your envelopes
and contributing to your parish both
financially and with your time and
talent. If you are out of town or forgot
your envelope, please mail your
contribution to the rectory or drop it in
the collection when you return. Please
don’t forget us while you are on vacation!
May God bless you for your continued generosity.
Please contact the rectory at 837-3165 if you
are not receiving envelopes. Misplaced your
envelopes? Write your name on the outside
of a plain envelope with your contribution
enclosed.
EFFECTIVE SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 29,
CONFESSIONS WILL BE
HEARD FROM 3:30
UNTIL 4:30 EVERY
SATURDAY.
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
Date
Sunday, November 23
Our Lord Jesus
Christ, King of the
Universe
Monday, November 24
Pg. 6
Mass Intentions
November 23, 2014
Readings
In Our Parish
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
Richard Martin
Raymond F. Kraatz
Delise & Canozzi
Families
Ez 34:11-12, 15-17;
Ps 23:1-3, 5-6;
1 Cor 15:20-26, 28;
Mt 25:31-46
2:00 PM
Pope Pius XII Emblem, Duch. Bsmt.
9 & 11 AM Scrip Sales 7:00 PM
Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church
6:00 AM
Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5;
Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6;
Lk 21:1-4
9:00 AM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
Quilting, Duchesne Basement
ACTION, Duchesne Basement
Bible Study, Duchesne Hall
PSR
Quilting, Duchesne Basement
Legion of Mary, Duchesne #10
Saint Andrew DungLac and Companions
8:30 AM
Christopher Michael
Jenkins, Jr.
Jim Caldwell
Tuesday, November 25
6:00 AM
8:30 AM
Mike Parker
Joyce Veit
Rv 14:14-19;
Ps 96:10-13;
Lk 21:5-11
9:30 AM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
ExerStart, Duchesne #9
Tiger Cubs, Duchesne Basement
BSA Court of Honor, Duchesne Hall
Parish Council, Duchene #9
6:00 AM
8:30 AM
Betty Nelson
Louise Nunccio
Rv 15:1-4;
Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9;
Lk 21:12-19
St. Sophia
9:45 AM
Communion Service
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Stoll-Stead Rehearsal, Church
Youth Group, Duchesne Basement
Legion of Mary Curia, Duchesne Hall
AA, Church Basement
9:00 AM
Hank Geerling
11:30 AM
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Dinner
BentWood
10:30 AM
NO SERVICE
Rv 18:1-2, 21-23;
19:1-3, 9a;
Ps 100:1b-5;
Lk 21:20-28
Friday, November 28
6:00 AM
8:30 AM
Jaunita M. Kraatz
Tom Hart, Jr.
Rv 20:1-4, 11 —
21:2;
Ps 84:3-6a, 8a;
Lk 21:29-33
9:30 AM
3:00 PM
Yoga, Duchesne Hall
NO FISH FRY
Room at the Inn, Duchesne Hall
Saturday, November 29
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Thomas Moeller
Norbert, Kevin, Eddie
Koenig
Rv 22:1-7;
Ps 95:1-7ab;
Lk 21:34-36
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
Church Decorating for Advent
Scrip Sales
Is 63:16b-17, 19b;
64:2-7;
Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18
-19;
1 Cor 1:3-9;
Mk 13:33-37
7:00 AM
2:00 PM
9 & 11 AM 7:00 PM
Donut Social
Pope Pius XII Emblem, Duch. Bsmt.
Scrip Sales Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church
St. Catherine of
Alexandria
Wednesday, November 26
Thursday, November 27
Thanksgiving
St. Patrick’s
5:00 PM
Sunday, November 30
First Sunday of
Advent
Hamilton Family
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
Francis Ruckman
Parish Family
Rose Ann Johnson
MEALS ON WHEELS - NOVEMBER 24-28, 2014
TEAM 4
Monday
SP Don & Alice Bardon
SM
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#3 C.Knoblock/S.Waymock
#4 Bob Malawey
#6 Mary Ann/Greg Fowler
#8 Torre Pinson
Tuesday
Lisa Wehmeyer
Stan Horton
Trish Cerame
Nick Moretto
Rod/Rosetta Sorensen
Harold Melvin
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Wednesday
Rita Stoehr
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Rose Watt
J & B Daming
Robert Schutzius
S. Mallow/C. Krebs
Thursday
NO
MEAL
DELIVERY
Call Jan at 837-3444 TO ORDER MEALS, Call 953-6800 and leave a message
Friday
Julita Seriosa
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Mary Kay Stergos
Nick Talarico
Mary Reed
Richard Van Well
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
Nov.
29 & 30
5:00 PM
7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
Evan Hendricks
Evan Holway
Charlie Reddy
David Reddy
John Besmer
Ellie Besmer
Dorian Allen
Audrey Cenatiempo
Greeters
Lectors
Team 4
Terry Noss
Stan & Mary Jane Ebersohl,
Marilyn Placek, Wayne
Behrens Phyllis Westrich, Julie and
Alyssa Remacle
Sharon & Garrett Derhake
Doug Kline
WEEKDAY SERVERS
Monday & Thursday, November 24 & 27 8:30 AM
Don Bernhardt
Tues., Wed., Friday, November 25, 26, 28, 8:30 AM
Maria Santistevan, Jacob Schroeder
Saturday, November 29, 8:00 AM
Amber Pettibone
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
11:00
Julie Frisch
MEAL-A-MONTH
Will you donate a meal this month to a family
in need?
Choose any of the needed items from the
list or substitute as you prefer. Monetary
donations always welcome! Bring food to
Meal-A-Month closet in the back of church.
Money can be placed in an envelope in
collection basket or left at the rectory.
Make checks payable to T.E.A.M.
SHOPPING LIST
Any bagged or boxed foods
*Canned Pasta Sauce
*Dry Cereal
*Peanut Butter
Canned or Dry Pasta
Canned Meat & Seafood
Tomato Products (any)
Canned Fruit
Canned Vegetables
Canned or Dry Soup
Hamburger Helper
Pork and Beans
Snacks
Crackers
Sugar
Coffee
Toilet Paper & Paper Towels
Bar Soap
Laundry Detergent
Shampoo
Sanitary Napkins
November 23, 2014
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Servers
November 30
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LAST WEEK
Meals
Money
14
$190.00
NOVEMBER TOTAL
Meals
Money
40
$ 345.00
Our goal this month
175 Meals
($8 = one meal)
Any size donation welcome!
Items in BOLD LETTERS
and marked with an * are
in greater need.
Your generosity is truly appreciated!
Eucharistic
Ministers
Scrip
Team E
Kim Wetzel
Team 3
John Marxkors Team 1 Joan Weiss
Sarah Wills
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Sr. Jo Ann
Simanella
Elaine Sweeney
Team 1
Team 3
Judy Kanevsky
Holly McMillin
Stephanie Thompson
Julie Zlotopolski
Join us every morning after the 8:30
Mass and on Saturday after the 8:00
Mass to pray the Rosary and on Sunday
evening at 7:00 PM to pray the Rosary
and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
LIVING GOD’S WORD
To say that Christ is king, that he reigns
over our lives, is to admit to a world
bigger than our own. In Christ’s realm,
each is cared for simply because each is a
part of the kingdom.
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PERPETUAL ADORATION
“Come spend an hour with me.”
We have 6 open hours!
The following hours are open:
Sunday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
4-5 AM
2-3 AM
2-3 AM, Noon-1PM
Midnight-1 AM, 2-3 AM,
You are always welcome to come and pray.
You may contact Janet at 921-4919 if you need a sub
between midnight and 6 AM
If you can cover one of these hours or are
available to be a sub, please call Ann at 838-4676
or Dolores at 831-7336. Subs are also needed.
Thank you!
HOLY HOUR INTENTION CARDS
If you would like to offer your holy hour for someone’s
intention, there are cards available in the chapel for 50¢.
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
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November 23, 2014
Youth, School and Parish Activities
November 24-28, 2014
Monday - First grade field trip
… Spell-a-thon awards
ceremony … Orchestra practice
after school
Tuesday - Mass for grades 5-8
Wednesday - Mass for grades 1
-4 … Last day for police and fire fighter mission
project … noon dismissal for Thanksgiving
holidays
Thursday - No School … Happy Thanksgiving
Friday - No School … Thanksgiving holiday
If you would more information about St.
Ferdinand Catholic School, please contact
Mrs. Anna Davis at (314) 921-2201 or
[email protected]
AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT
As we begin the season of Advent, the third
grade mission project for the month will be
collecting items for needy families for Christmas.
As a school, we will continue to focus on the true
meaning of Christmas and wish all of you a
blessed Advent season. . I would like to share a
quote from our saint, St. Rose Philippine
Duchesne…”If we love Jesus, we shall be loved in
return by Him, and that is perfect happiness.” St.
Ferdinand Parish…Today, Tomorrow, Forever
GATHERING SPACE USE
Tables and chairs must be returned to
the closet after you are finished with
them.
This includes Scrip Sales, Sign ups for various events,
Information Tables, etc.
If you are going to use the Gathering Space, please
contact the rectory. It is such a beautiful area and
we would like to keep it free from clutter.
Thanks for your cooperation.
LECTORS
Please pick up your Green Workbooks for the 2015
liturgical year, in the Gathering Space after Mass.
These will go into effect the first Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2014. Please continue to observe the
2014 lector schedule. The 2015 Lector package and
schedule will be available after Christmas.
EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES
Because of the upcoming holidays I need to transmit the bulletin early.
December 21 articles are due by December 10
December 28 articles are due by December 17
January 4 articles are due by December 22
BENEFIT CONCERT
Please mark your calendars and come and join the St.
Ferdinand Music Ministry (youth choir, youth group and
adult choir) for the benefit concert: Magnificat: Songs
of Mary, Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 7 PM in
church. The movie: Mary of Nazareth Part One will also
be shown. The concert will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society
in our parish. A Free Will Offering will be taken and refreshments will
be served following the presentation.
Thanksgiving Day Mass
will be at 9:00 AM
IT’S LOOKING A LOT LIKE AN ITALIAN
MEN’S CLUB CHRISTMAS
All men of the Parish are welcome and encouraged to come to our
next meeting in the Duchesne Center on Wednesday December 3rd at
7:00 with a short business meeting starting at 7:30. We will be making
sandwiches for the poor so we can use some extra hands. Our
Executive Chef and his team will be serving ravioli for dinner that
evening. We look forward to seeing you there and feel free to bring a
friend.
ATTENTION SENIORS—M,MMM,YUM!
What’s that great aroma wafting about the Duchesne Center? Why,
it’s our delicious Christmas dinner waiting to be enjoyed. If you
haven’t signed up yet to join us at 5:30 PM on December 10th
(Wednesday) you may still do so. Please mail check made out to St.
Ferdinand Seniors to Barb Doering, 12 Miraclair Dr., Florissant,
63031. Tickets are $10.00, which includes our entertainment. Money
needs to be in by December 1st, please. Bring your festive holiday
beverages; if you wish to bring a treat for the dessert table, feel free
to do so. C ya there! Call Barb at 839-8616 if you have any questions..
Eucharistic Ministers, there are some
important changes to the 2015 schedule. If
you did not pick up your schedule last week,
please pick it up today from the box in the
gathering space.
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
Pg. 9
R.C.I.A.
Sacramental
REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the soul of
EUGENE MEYERS, a parishioner and
husband of Marilyn; STELLA
CISIEWSKI, a parishioner; PAT
GRIESHABER, daughter-in-law of
Clara Grieshaber.
May God welcome him home and
comfort his family and friends in their
time of sorrow. May his soul and all of
the souls of the faithfully departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
KID’S TRIVIA NIGHT
All 4th – 8th graders join us on
Saturday, December 6, 2014
in the St. Ferdinand Gym.
FUN!! GAMES!! PRIZES!!
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m.
Pick up promptly at 10:00 p.m.
No snacks needed !!!
$80 per table includes pizza
and soda. Get a group of up to
8 friends together and call
Michele Presson at 314-484-6119
or e-mail [email protected]
November 23, 2014
CCW Women’s
Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, December 6
Featuring our own
Patty Schneier, presenting:
“ I Wanna Be Like You!”
Do you want to be a saint?
Most Catholics think sainthood is a
lofty, unattainable goal.
But with God all things are possible!
Patty will help us discover inspiration
and guidance from the saints…our
mentors and heroes…real people who
lived amidst the trials of life, just like us!
Date: Saturday, December 6th
Time: 8:00 AM Mass followed by Hot
Breakfast Buffet and Presentation
Cost: $15.00 per person All are
welcome!
Make checks payable to:
St Ferdinand CCW
Mail to: Judy O’Heron
1001 Holly River Drive, Florissant,
63031
Questions? E-mail: [email protected]
or phone: 314.839.2408
Thursday, November 27, 7 PM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
There will not be a weekly session due
to the Thanksgiving holiday.
DONUT SOCIAL
Next Sunday is our Donut
Social after the 7, 9 and 11
AM Masses in the Duchesne
Center. Please join us to
socialize with your fellow parishioners.
Sugar-free bagels and muffins available. A
special thank you to CCW who hosted
our social last month. This month’s
Donut Social is hosted by Men’s Club.
NEW DIRECTORY TIME
In order to help us all know more about
our Church and to have an annually
updated Church directory, we have
contracted with Guide Book Publishing
to produce a “Guide Book and
Directory”. The book will be direct
mailed to every household in our
Church and is being provided at no cost
to our Church. This Guide Book and
Directory is and shall remain the
property of this congregation only. Use
of this book by anyone for a business
purpose or for the telephone or mail
solicitation is strictly forbidden. If you
do not want your phone number and/or
your address listed in this publication,
please contact Dana at 314-837-3165.
ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS ITEMS
NEEDED
Old St. Ferdinand Shrine is looking
for gently used Christmas items to
sell at their Christmas Concert on
December 14. Items can be
dropped off at our rectory by
December 1.
Your St. Vincent de Paul conference has received so many good
comments about the Christmas program. You have touched
many lives and our work continues.
It is that time of year when we ask you to please consider
adopting a family for Christmas!
What is involved? Have a good idea of the amount you would like to donate. No
amount is too large or small. You may reach out to families in several ways. All
who wish to help with any amount we are truly thankful. Those we serve have had
a St. Vincent de Paul home visit and are within our parish boundaries.
Please call our phone line at (314) 289-6101 ext. 2216 for information about
adopting a Christmas family.
“Whatsoever you do to the least ones, you do unto me”
(Matthew 25:40)
Jeanette Aubuchon
SVDP
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Remember in Your Prayers
Welcome
Please pray for the safety of the
following people in the armed forces as
they serve and protect our country:
Mark Beckmann
Christopher
Bernhardt
Tyler Bernhardt
Jessica Bernhardt
Adam Black
Jeraud Boyd
Joe Brockmeier
Matthew Burch
Jonathan Buss
Ashley Caldwell
Brian Cawvey
Joseph Clarkin
Ken Corzine
Anthony Crain
Kevin Dabney
Antonio DiTucci, Jr.
Tim Dubois
Deric Ebersohl
Michael Garcia
Bradley Gaylord
Joshua Gerland
Jason Gorris
James Groark
Daniel Hanten
Matthew Hemker
Jaime Hernandez
William J. Hinnah
Nicholas Hitt
Michael Illert
Keith Katashuk
Michelle Keeven
Brett Kincaid
Shaun Kroeger
Dustin Kyle
Joseph Laramie
Erin Lammert
David Lammert
Matthew Ludwig
Michael E.
Malawey
Troy Mattingly
Michael Mayor
William
McNicholas
Patrick Mernin
Christopher
Mincher
Philip Pohlman
Julie Renner
Zach Schneider
Gary Scott
Kenneth A.
Segelhorst
Jeff Sowash
Steven Swartstrom
Brian Tiefenbrun
Joseph Thomas
Dylan
Whittemore
Christopher
Williamson
Kelsey Williamson
Darren Walters
Those who
have come
home from
service and still
need our
prayers!
Luke Quiles
ADORATION CHAPEL
Many visitors to our Eucharistic Chapel shared their
thoughts and feelings about the time they spend with
the Hidden Jesus.
“It is always so peaceful
here. I love to come, if only
for a short time.
Thank you for doing this.
Amen!”
New families and
individuals, please
register at the rectory at
your earliest
opportunity.
Monday—Friday, 8 am
to 4 pm or visit our
website for a
registration form.
Sacramental Life
Please remember to pray for the
following people:
Long Term List (6 months)
Robin Breuer
Craig Busken
Fr. Jack Dempsey
Anna Marie dePolito
Jimmy dePolito
Rita dePolito
Jeanne Effinger
Erin Grace
Mike Grieshaber
Bessie Karandzieff
Larry Kendrick
Bill Lacy
Edward Lukitsch
Kim Marxkors
Rose Marie
Matoushek
Gene Meyers
Jo Ann Mohrmann
Pat Oswald
Susan Owens
Christopher Pestka
Donald Pilcher
Mary Reid
Roseann Shannon
Josephine Sherrill
Amelia Silver
Bert Tamborski
Len Tamborski
Bob Tegeler
Raymond Teson
Don Turgeon
Jeannie Turner
Rona White
Edward Yates
Please call the rectory
for an appointment at
least six month prior to
the wedding.
Baptism
Please call the rectory
to schedule required
parent baptism
preparation meeting.
Baptisms are on the
second and fourth
Sunday. No Baptisms
during Lent.
Anointing of the Sick
Contact the rectory
Holy Orders and
Consecrated
(Religious) Life
If interested, please
call the rectory or the
Archdiocesan Office of
Vocations at 314-7926460
Short-term List (6 weeks)
Tom Downey
Mary Keeven
Tom LaMartina
Jim Howard
Victor Barbero
Marleen Kendrick
Nick Buchheit
Harold Noss
Rosemary Schmich
Marriage
Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults
(RCIA)
Contact the rectory
for more information.
..and all those on The process runs from
September through May.
the Prayer
List
Bulletin Deadline Tuesday morning