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
Christmas Vigil Mass 4:30 PM
“Midnight Mass” at 10:00 PM
Christmas Day
9:00 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
December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Our Lady of
Providence
OLPSTL.ORG
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
Stewardship
Offertory Collection
“Hail, full of grace, the Lord is
with you!” – Luke 1:28
Electronic Giving
651-9119
Parish Ministry Staff
Rev. Mr. David Amelotti-Deacon
[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
314-631-8234
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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
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Preschool
842-2073 Ext. 214
7:30 AM-6 PM Monday—Friday
(on school schedule)
Angie Langhauser, Director
[email protected]
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Steve Doyle-Maintenance 591-3800
Rita Angeles-11 AM Choir Director
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Week Ending 12/7/14
Envelope Collection
$ 11,039
Faith is a gift from God. During
Week Total
$ 16,638
this Christmas season take time
$ 16,638
in silence and pray to God. Thank Month Total
Him for all the gifts He has given % Monthly Budget Collected 21%
you. Try to set aside any anger or
Due to the early deadline, the offertory
resentment you have and really
collection report will updated December
open your heart to receive the
28.
gift of God’s grace.
John J. Mueller-Bookkeeper Ext. 11
[email protected]
Rich Yates-Maintenance
Offertory Collection
Liturgical Schedule
Lectors
SAT 12/27
5:00 PM
SUN 12/28
8:30 AM
11:00 AM
Servers
Geiger
S. Dunne
P. Wheadon
Eucharistic Ministers
SAT 12/27
5:00 PM
3rd SAT Price
SUN 12/28
8:30 AM
11:00 AM
3rd SUN Willard
3rd SUN Mueth
SAT 12/27 5:00 PM
E. Atzemis; A. Copeland
SUN 12/28 8:30 AM
J. Buttice; N. Druger
11:00 AM G. Blessing; J. Leist
5:30 PM B. Steger; J. Meier
Saints & Special Observances
Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Winter begins
Tuesday: St. John of Kanty
Wednesday: The Vigil of Christmas
Thursday: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Friday: St. Stephen
First Day of Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States and also celebrated
in the Western African Diaspora in other nations of the Americas. The name
Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning "first
fruits of the harvest." The celebration honors African heritage in AfricanAmerican culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating
in a feast and gift-giving. Kwanzaa has seven core principles (Nguzo Saba). It
was created by Maulana Karenga, and was first celebrated in 1966–67.
Saturday: St. John
December 21, 2014
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT The readings at Mass
during Advent very often follow a pattern of the first reading
offering God’s promises to Israel in the Old Testament
which are now fulfilled with the birth of the Messiah. God is
faithful and keeps his promises. As we come to the celebration of Christmas, let’s really open our minds and hearts to God’s grace and
blessings. Christmas transcends the many divisions and conflicts in the
world, and offers our jaded and cynical society a vision of true peace and
justice, righteousness and freedom for all. I encourage you to take time at
home to read the Christmas story to your family, to your grandchildren, whoever shares your table. Talk about your memories of Christmas past, especially the religious traditions you remember. If we don’t make Christ the
center of our own Christmas, how can we expect unbelievers to do so? And
pray for the Church at this time. Pray for Pope Francis, Archbishop Carlson,
and all priests and deacons. Call to mind all those who have blessed you
this past year and throughout your lifetime. Share your blessings abundantly with others and reach out to anyone you know who is having a tough time
this Christmas due to poor health, reversals, trials and tribulations or the
loss of loved ones. Let Christmas flow out from you to bless the world and
all God’s creation.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE There are three Masses for Christmas,
each with its own style and focus. On Christmas Eve there is a 4:30 PM
Mass with the focus on children. The Children’s choir will sing. This Mass is
often very crowded. If you can attend one of the other two Masses I encourage you to do so. Due to overcrowding, traffic flow and safety concerns we
will not be putting out extra chairs at this Mass. So if you don’t want to
stand, why not try one of the other two masses?
The second Christmas Mass is on Christmas Eve at 10:00 PM. This is a
“midnight Mass” without it being midnight. We will bless the crib and the
Sunday evening Mass choir will provide the music. It you like the stillness
and beauty of the midnight Mass this is for you. There will be plenty of room
at this Mass and I encourage all of you to give it a try this year.
The third Christmas Mass is on Christmas morning at 9:00 AM. The adult
choir will provide the music. This is a more traditional Mass at a time when
those without small children may wish to gather. I hope many of you without
children at home will find this time convenient.
Monday, December 22
7:30 am
Frances Dreshler
Tuesday, December 23
7:30 am
Amabile & Guido Guidi
Wednesday, December 24
8:00 am
All Souls
4:30 pm
John Grigartis, Jr.
10:00 p.m.
People of the Parish
Thursday, December 25
7:30 am
William A. Adams
Friday, December 26
7:30 am
Bruno Muscovich
Saturday, December 27
5:00 pm
Hilda Hawkey
SEMINARY COLLECTION Please support Kenrick-Glennon Seminary
through the special collection on Christmas. Envelopes are in your packet.
If you contribute online remember to include this collection.
Sunday, December 28
8:30 am
Florence White
GIVING TREE REPORT All of the ornaments were taken again this year to
assist the Rural Parish Workers. Thanks for your extraordinary generosity
to the rural poor. I stand in awe at your tremendous concern for your brothers and sisters wherever they are. A complete report will follow later.
11:00 am
Bernice Swartz
HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY We celebrate the feast of the Holy Family next
weekend. We will offer a special blessing of families at all Masses. Try to
attend Mass as a family if you possibly can.
Fr. Dave Rauch
5:30 pm
People of the Parish
This Week in Our Parish
Boot Camp
Women’s Prayer Group
Basketball Drills
PSR
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Rosary
Adult Volleyball
Decorate Church
Monday, December 22
6:00 AM
9:30 AM
3:30 PM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
Gym
Duggan Room
Gym
Cafeteria
Church
Church
Gym
Church
Tuesday, December 23
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—2nd & 4th
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.
Quilters
Boy’s basketball
Adult Choir
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
Rectory Basement
Gym
Church
Wednesday, December 24
Christmas Eve Mass
4:30 PM and 10:00 PM
Church
Thursday, December 25
Parish Office Closed
Christmas Day Mass
9:00 AM
Church
Friday, December 26
Parish Office Closed
Boot Camp
Church Cleaning
Karate Class
6:00 AM
8:00 AM
3:00 PM
Gym
Church
Providence Room
Saturday, December 27
Sunday, December 28
RCIA Group
Eleven O’clock Music Rehearsal
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
OLP Choir Concert
Youth Musicians Rehearsal
Basketball Drills grades 3-5
Boy Scouts
9:30 AM
10:15 AM
11:00 AM
2:00 PM<
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
6:30 PM
Providence Room
Church
Providence Room
Church
Church
Gym
Duggan Room
A special THANK YOU to everyone who donated a gift to our Giving Tree, participated in setting up the trees, placing the ornaments, or helping pack the gifts for pick-up. We had a tremendous response this year by sending needy families in Washington
County over 575 gifts plus many extras. The volunteers at Christ
the King were overwhelmed by the large number of gifts received
for this program. There is a
very generous spirit of giving
alive at Our Lady of Providence!
The bulletin deadline is each
Tuesday at noon.
Please submit in writing:
[email protected]
Bulletin submissions for January 11, 2015
are due by Monday, January 5, 2015
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
Kevin Bley
Ed Bramman
Monica Clapper
Rosemary Hoops
Ed Heigl
Nancy Higginbothan
David Larson
Millie Loyet
Ginny Mattingly
Bill May
Don McSorley
Michael Mullins
Gordon Neilson
Bill Ondr
Pat Powell
Terry Repp
David Rowan
Wayne Patton
John Sapienza
Mary Schott
Philip Schott
Jack Seiler
Pauline Serra
Grace Spanevello
Cynthia Van Sluys
Michael Wendl
Dan Whithaus
Carol Winkler
Please help us keep our Prayer Requests up-to-date.
Contact the Rectory to be added to or removed from
our prayer list.
Please pray that all our deceased loved ones may
know the joy and peace of eternal life, and that
their families may be comforted.
If you or someone you know in the
parish needs some assistance this
winter, please call the St. Vincent
de Paul extension: 843-3570 ext.
21; leave a clear message with the name and
phone number. A member of the St. Vincent
de Paul Society will return the call. This is a
confidential extension.
Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you To all of the Our
Lady of Providence parishioners
who helped make my 101st
birthday so special! I sure enjoyed the birthday cards, the
drawing from the Holy Cross
Academy children, and my name and age on
the OLP parish sign!!!
A special thank you to Joe Dunne for the wonderful article he wrote for the Spirit of Providence newsletter. This has become a special
treasure for my family.
Sincerely,
Margaret Bogler and family
As a Christmas gift, OLP is providing a copy
of The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic to
each family. Mathew Kelly’s book offers practical ways for Catholics to strengthen their
faith and appreciate their Catholicism.
From Marilyn Price, Parish Nurse
Christmas Carol Trivia
Angels We Have Heard on
High: The third verse starts,
“Come to Bethlehem and
see…” Finish the sentence.
Away in the Manger: What
looked down where Jesus lay?
This carol begins, “There’s a star in the
East on Christmas morn;” What is the
name of this Christmas carol.
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear:
the angels touch?
What did
O Come, Little Children: Correct the following; “O, Come to the stable in Bethlehem’s
stall. And look what our Father in Heaven
above has shown to us all on this day with
his love.”
What Child Is This: Correct this sentence:
“Who angels meet with songs so sweet.”
O Little Town of Bethlehem: What did the
mortals do? What did the angels do?
The First Nowell: How is the following incorrect?
“Was to lonely poor shepherds in
fields as they pray.”
We Three Kings: Fill in the blanks. “We three
kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we -------afar. ----- and fountain; ---- and mountain,
Follow the ------star.
Joy to the World: What five things “Repeat
the sounding joy”?
*Answers to Christmas Trivia can be found on
last page of the bulletin.
I wish all of you a very Blessed Christmas!
Christmas 2014
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Rejoice! The weeks of Advent waiting are over, and Christ is born!
We rejoice in our Savior’s birth—remembering the great gift of faith He has
given us through the mystery of His incarnation and the saving power of
His death and resurrection.
Each year, the people of our archdiocese have been asked to make a special gift on Christmas Day to support our seminarians at Kenrick-Glennon
Seminary. The men of our seminary, who have responded to Christ's call to follow Him,
are truly a gift to the Church and to the Archdiocese of St. Louis. It is these men who will
bring the faith given to us by Christ 2000 years ago to future generations here in the
Archdiocese of St. Louis.
I ask you, once again, to pray for vocations and for all our priests and seminarians. I also
ask you to be generous in your donation to the Christmas Day collection, which helps pay
the day-to-day expenses and maintenance of our seminary.
Please be assured of my prayers for you during the season of Christmas. May the Lord of
life come into your hearts and homes in a special way during this holy time of year.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson
Archbishop of St. Louis
Christmas Mass
Schedule
December 24 at 4:30 PM
and 10:00 PM
December 25 at 9:00 AM
December 25 is the Annual
Seminary Christmas Collection
Photo:
Seminary collection box in the
Basilica Nuestra Senora de La Altagracia in
the Dominican Republic.
A good conscience is a continual Christmas.
Benjamin Franklin
CHRISTMAS CONCERT! The choirs of OLP will
be offering a CHRISTMAS CONCERT, in church
on Sunday, December 28, at 2:00 p.m. You are
invited, and so are your friends and relatives,
and all of the many travelers you may be hosting over Christmas. There is no charge, and tickets are not
required. The concert will consist of holiday favorites
sung by both our children and adult choirs, and accompanied on organ and piano, and there will be opportunity to
sing favorite Christmas carols. If you are interested,
please plan to attend and expect about an hour of good
cheer, melodies, and song.
Our Lady of Providence Parish
December 21, 2014
Recommended Holiday Viewing – Take a moment
to sit back, put up your feet, and enjoy The Forsaken on Tuesday, December 30 on EWTN at 5:30 pm.
This thirty minute documentary, featuring the
Archdiocese of St. Louis mission program Pan y Amor, will
open your eyes to the lives of children who have been rescued from living on the streets of Cochabamba and La Paz,
Bolivia. Prior to being rescued, these children barely survived and o en went to sleep hungry and on the streets.
Emmy award winner Chuck Neﬀ does an extraordinary job
of capturing the struggles of these innocent children and
their quest for a brighter future.
Answers to Christmas Carol Trivia
1. Him whose birth the angels sing.
2. The stars in the sky.
3. Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow.
4. To touch their harps of gold.
5. O, Come to the manger in Bethlehem’s stall. And see what our
Father in heaven above has sent
to us all on this earth with his love.
6. Whom angels greet with anthems sweet.
7. While mortals sleep. The angels keep their watch of wondering love.
8. Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay.
9. We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar.
Field and fountain; Moor and
mountain, Follow the yonder star.
10. While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains.
The Annual Catholic
Men for Christ Conference will be held
on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Peabody Opera House. Information in the vestibule and at catholicmenforchristt.org
OLP is ready to photograph our parish
family. Sign ups can start immediately—check our web page olpstl.org and
click on the Capture Memories for a Lifetime
icon or call the rectory. Appointments are available January 8, 9, and 10 hoping to capture families with college kids on break and again January
21– 24, 2015 in the Providence Room. Participating families will receive a free 8 x 10 portrait
and a parish directory. In addition to the directory
photo, you can sit for other photos that include
the family pet, kids in sports or dance attire, multigenerational groups. January through March,
these photos are offered at a 20% discount. Additional portrait sessions may be added in February.
We are still looking for hostesses to help during the photography sessions. Please volunteer if you have a few hours to spare. Thanks!
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