Seven Holy Founders Parish
Staffed by the Order of Friar Servants of Mary – USA Province
6741 Rock Hill Road – Affton, Missouri 63123-3198
Tel: 314-638-3938 – Fax: 314-638-0613 – Website: www.foundersaffton.org
Parish Mission Statement
“We, the community of
Seven Holy Founders,
invoke the SPIRIT to lead us in
worship, education and
SERVICE.
Through the teaching of Jesus,
we are led by HOPE to promote
HEALING.
As people of FAITH,
we support our Parish
with our time, talent and treasures.”
LITURGY SCHEDULE
Saturday: 4:30pm
Sunday: 7am, 9am, 11am
Monday through Friday at 8am in the
Church.
Saturdays at 8am in Church.
Holy Days & Holidays: Consult the bulletin.
SACRAMENTAL SCHEDULE
Baptism: Celebrated by appointment only.
Call the Priory Office for Baptismal Prep details
etc.
Reconciliation: Saturdays from 3pm to 4pm.
Marriage: As soon as marriage is contemplated, contact the Priory Office at least 6
months prior to the desired date to schedule the
wedding and preparation. No weddings are
scheduled during Advent and Lent.
Communion to the Sick/Shut-Ins: Call the
Priory Office.
Sacrament of the Sick: 1st Saturday of the
month after the 8am Mass and upon request.
Devotions to Our Lady of Sorrows: All other
Saturdays of the month after 8am Mass.
St. Peregrine Devotion: Mondays after 8am
Mass.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Email: [email protected],
JOHN 15 YOUTH MINISTRY
[email protected]
Tim Lucchesi—Youth Ministry Director—631-8234
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: 631-8248
SCHOOL: HOLY CROSS ACADEMY: 475-3436
PARISH STAFF:
Fr. Paul Gins, OSM — Pastor
Fr. Eugene Smith, OSM — Associate Pastor
Bro. Arnaldo M. Sánchez, OSM — Faith Formation Director
Mrs. Gail Duvall — Parish Business Manager
Parish Secretary — 638-3938
Mrs. Mary Eggleston – Coordinator of Music — 842-4049
Rev. Mr. Charles W. Lombardo — Deacon (Retired)
FAITH FORMATION
Website: www.shfpsr.org 633-0123
6737 Rock Hill Road
Bro. Arnaldo M. Sánchez, OSM - Director
OSM SECULAR ORDER—638-3938
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
As the Calendar Year Ends
– Fr. Paul Gins, O.S.M.
The Christmas season officially ends
with the Feast of the Baptism of the
Lord, January 11th, but many see it
end when their live Christmas tree is
too dry to keep around (usually by New
Year’s Day) or when the Three Kings come on the
Feast of Epiphany to take their place at the crèche
next weekend. Hopefully this season has been a festive one for you and your family. If you were traveling,
great to have you back safely. Many will make resolutions for the New Year and many will offer prayers for
the events of the past year.
It is a time of Thanksgiving for the generosity of
many. I appreciate those who contribute on a regular
basis and those who increased their support. This is
the time of year that the Archdiocese and those who
benefit in your generosity in our second envelope
send their thank you. The number of giving tree gifts,
non-perishable foods, and cash donations to the St.
Vincent de Paul Society show that we are generous
to those in need. The Archdiocesan Pontifical Mission
Society thanked us for the $827 given in the Missionary Cooperation Appeal.
In a review of the events of 2014, there were
moments of hope and moments of great loss: victims
and survivors of domestic and international terror, victims of violence on the local level and international
war, the victims and survivors of natural disasters; all
these events tested us and brought us to prayer. Political elections, the debate of key ethical issues, and
the issue of medical care and insurance challenged
us. Holy Cross Academy and its school structure is
now in its third year. The success of PSR, our Faith
Formation religious education programs, the ACTS
and White House retreat programs, and the variety of
study programs, have brought insight and growth in
our spiritual life. The September and December presentations organized by the Pastor’s Advisory Council
have brought moments of adult education.
Next month Fr. Eugene Smith, O.S.M. completes the first full year since his return to parish ministry. In addition to service to the parish, he has also
filled the role of Servite Novice Master in directing
Bro. Anthony Sebastian since last April. The need for
priests to fill in has not been as frequent but I am glad
that Fr. Eugene Utrup, Fr. Tom Krosnicki, S.V.D., Fr.
Jose Santiago, O.P., Fr. Donald Koch and Fr. Ed
Albers, O.F.M. helped when needed.
Thank you to the many in ministry who form
the core of service in our parish liturgical life. Lectors,
December 28, 2014
Greeters, Eucharistic Ministers, Music Ministers, and
Ushers are there for Sundays and Holy Days. We
have another faithful group who serve week day
masses as lectors, adult servers, and Eucharistic Ministers. Thank you.
Those who work the various parish fundraisers are great supporters of the social life of the parish.
It takes time to organize and prepare, among others,
the Super Bowl Raffle, Lenten Fish Fries, Picnic,
Bingo, Hospitality Sunday, and October Fest, The fun
we had makes it worthwhile.
A word of gratitude goes to the efforts of our
business manager, Gail Duvall, for her efficient running of the office and all the many areas of the parish
that she is responsible for. Deacon Charlie
Lombardo has retired and will be acknowledged next
Sunday afternoon. Thanks to him for his years of service. Bro. Arnaldo Sanchez, O.S.M., in addition to being the Director of Religious Education, is a great help
in seeing that many things run as smoothly as possible.
Parish plant improvements and updating have
been made as a result of donations to past fundraising, the use of the monthly repair envelope and special appeals. Thank you.
This last Sunday in December we celebrate the
Feast of the Holy Family.
A Family Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of our
family. Enlighten our hearts and minds that
we may live more fully this vocation to love.
In our daily life and work, may we reflect the selfgiving love which you, O Father, eternally show with
your Son and the Holy Spirit.
Let your love be evident in the peace that reigns in
our home and in the faith we profess and live. May
our family always be a place of generosity, understanding, forgiveness and joy.
Kindly give us the wisdom and courage to be witnesses to your eternal design for the family; and grant
that the Holy Family of Nazareth may always guide
our path in holiness as a family. We ask this through
our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns
with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God
forever and ever.
Amen.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
SUNDAY
Parish Calendar
December 28, 2014
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
7:00am
Roy Scherby
9:00am
SHF Parishioners
11:00am
Helen Lubeley
12:30pm
4:00pm
December 28, 2014
MONDAY
8:00am
December 29, 2014
John Conrath
7:30pm
Young Catholic Musicians Concert/Church
Baptisms
Young Catholic Musicians Concert/Church
TUESDAY
8:00am
December 30, 2014
Caroline Krus
9:00am
7:00pm
NO Bible Study
Rekindling the Faith/Brd. Rm.
WEDNESDAY
December 31, 2014
New Year’s Eve
8:00am
4:30pm
Les Hale
No coffee & donuts after Mass
George & Helen Gagen
Priory Office Closed
THURSDAY
January 1, 2015
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
New Year’s Day, a Holy Day of Obligation
9:00am
Our Parishioners
Bingo
FRIDAY
January 2, 2015
Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen
Bishops and Doctors of the Church
First Friday
8:00am
Elizabeth Griesbaum
in the Parish Hall
Doors open at 4:30pm
Great food
Please join us!!!
Priory Office Closed
Priory Office Closed
SATURDAY
8:00am
January 3, 2015
First Saturday
John Conrath
Sacrament of the Sick
SUNDAY
7:00am
9:00am
11:00am
January 4, 2015
The Epiphany of the Lord
George Kloster
John Conrath
Leonarda & Sebastiano Gandolfo
Sacrament of Reconciliation 3pm to 4pm
4:30pm
Arvel Herbst
Dinner for Deacon Charlie Lombardo
In the Parish Hall from 4pm to 6pm
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
December 28, 2014
Faith Formation (PSR)
Deacon Charlie Lombardo
Melvin Frank
Shirley Kluempers
Geraldine Rosenthal
Mark Preiss
Theresa Twellman
Sean Young
Richard & Judy Maddock
Betty Bauer
Sue Risler
Anna Heritz
Harry Book
David Lansford
Aubrey Miller
Lorraine Sullivan
Kathy Dacey
Marilyn Diebold
Nancy Braneky
Ray Stahl
Robert Abbott
Nancy Schukai
Bea Blaskow
Louise Carcagno
Pat Gern
Linda Virga
Linda Makarewicz
Eileen Anderson
Don Alwine
Judy Lowe
Donalyn Pieschel Cissell
Tim Becker
John & Jeanette Brielmaier
Angela Rauh
Deacon Ted Rodis
Brayden Granda
Caroline Farrel
Fran Butler
Richard Sullivan
Marilyn Jansen
Leo Hylla
Stan Reynolds
Jim Baragiola
Jeanne Alphin
Bob Keilholz Jr.
Helen Bangert
Jerald & Elaine Fortner
Katherine Harley
Walter Treppler
Thomas & Ginger Nolan
Dorothy Vorst
Karen Palazzola
Bill Wren
Louis Kuszaj
Beloved Uncle of Mary Ann Schultz
In Loving and Prayerful Memory
of Robert Hoh
From his Loving wife Rose and
Daughter Miranda
"This is a time for reflection as well as celebration.
As you look back on the past year and all that has
taken place in your life, remember each experience for
the good that has come of it and for the knowledge,
you have gained. Remember the efforts you have
made and the goals you have reached. Remember the
love you have shared and the happiness you have
brought. Remember the laughter, the joy, the hard
work, and the tears. And as you reflect on the past
year, also be thinking of the new one to come. Because most importantly, this is a time of new beginnings and the celebration of life."
Happy New Year!
Bro. Arnaldo M. Sánchez, OSM
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Bible Study will not be meeting on
December 30th. We will resume on
January 6th at the normal time, 9am
to 10:30am.
Catholic Men for Christ Conference
Saturday, February 7th—-Peabody Opera House
Doors open 7am—Conference is at 8:30am
Mass celebrated at 4pm—Register at
catholicmenforchrist.org
SHF Men’s Faith Group
Men of the Parish gather on Saturday mornings
approximately every two weeks. Our next Strengthen
Your Brother (SYB) meeting is Saturday, January 10,
2015. Future SYB meetings are on January 24th, and
February 7th & 21st. Please contact Bill Lampe at
[email protected] or at 540-3651 for the discussion topic or to obtain the discussion material.
We meet to pray and support one another in
faith development. All men are welcome to attend. SYB
meets in the Mary Room of the Parish Center. Some
come at 6:30am to say the Rosary, others arrive at 7am
to reflect on the discussion topic and how that material
may guide us. Coffee is served.
Your Weekly Donations For
December 14, 2014
$11269.00 was collected in contribution
envelopes to the General Fund. This
money helped defray the cost of the November electric bills totaling $2265.21 Your generosity is most
appreciated.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
December 28, 2014
Deacon Charlie Lombardo
New Year’s
Mass Schedule
Please join us
There will be music at all Masses
New Year’s Eve
4:30pm
New Year’s Day
9am
We wish you a blessed and most
Happy New Year
St. Peregrine Blessing
On the First Saturday of every month, after
the 8am Mass, is the blessing with the relic of
St. Peregrine and the Sacrament of the Sick.
St. Peregrine is the Patron Saint for those
who suffer from cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Join us.
SHF warmly welcomes the following families who have
joined our Parish Family since October 12th:
Julie Huthsing
Brian, Jill, Jalin & Benjamin Rodis
Gwendolyn Lesch
Connie Cohen
Alan Reininger
Men’s Retreat at King’s House
Have you paused … to think, to pray, … to
regain direction, … to relax? The parish
sponsors 2 men’s retreats annually. The winter retreat is at the King’s House Retreat Center in Belleville, IL, Friday-Sunday, January 16th-19th
(home in time for the NFL Championship game). Do you
have need for a relaxing week-end of peace, quiet, good
food, and spiritual nourishment? Take some time with
your loving God on this retreat. The inexpensive retreat
begins on Friday evening, and concludes after lunch on
Sunday. Most retreatants miss no work. The facilities,
food and talks have always been excellent. Call Carl Gudiswitz, 849-1013, or Greg Hempen, 353-7638, for info./
reservations (by Jan 2nd)/ driving arrangements. We carpool to get there, if you would like a ride.
It is with mixed feelings that we announce the retirement of Deacon Charlie Lombardo. Deacon Charlie has
blessed the Seven Holy Founders Parish Community for 19 years with unconditional dedication, grace, and devotion
to our Church and its parishioners. Deacon Charlie will
be deeply missed but let us rejoice and thank him for his
many years of service.
To honor Deacon Charlie the parish is hosting a dinner
in the Parish Hall on Sunday, January 4, 2015 from 4pm6pm. The parish will be covering the cost of the dinner
(which will be served around 5pm), but we need to know
how many are coming so we can finalize arrangements
with the caterer. Drop a list of names of those attending
in the collection basket, mail in your names, call Gail
during office hours, or send an email to
[email protected]. Donations are welcome. Contact us
NO LATER than THIS MONDAY, December 28th.
Please feel free to stop by and say hello to Deacon
Charlie before dinner if you are unable to stay for the
meal. We hope to see everyone there!!!
SHF
Super Bowl Raffle
This raffle is a Parish Sponsored
event!!! The Super Raffle offers a
one in 350 chance to win $10,000—
only a maximum of 350 tickets are sold. There are
also 9 secondary monetary prizes:
1 at $1,000
4 at $500
4 at $250
We draw the winner at halftime at the Super Bowl
Party in the Parish Hall Sunday, February 1st.
Plus we show the game on the big screen in the
Hall!!!
How can you help?
1. Buy a Ticket
2. Sell tickets to parishioners
3. Share a ticket with a
friend/co-worker
Cost is only $100 and admits 2 to the Super Bowl
Party. Doors open at 3pm. Food, beer & soda provided at 4pm. You can bring your own snacks.
However…..we must sell at least 140 tickets in
order to do the raffle.
Tickets are available after weekend Masses and at
the Priory Office. Call Tom @631-8483.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
BVM Sodality News
Wednesday—December 31st—No Quilting.
Happy New Year from the Quilters!!!
Seven Holy Founders
New Year’s Day Bingo!!!
Looking for something to do on New Year’s Day
that doesn’t involve Football?
Come to Bingo!!!
Doors open at 3pm—-Play begins at 4:05pm.
Enjoy a complimentary champagne or grape juice toast
to welcome 2015.
Additional attendance prizes to Panera, Target and
many other merchants will be given away
throughout the evening.
Menu will include two delicious homemade pastas,
salad and breadsticks.
Not a Bingo player? Please consider donating a
dessert or volunteering to work that day. Special
attendance prizes will be given out to the workers.
Come work an hour or two, or stay the entire evening.
WE NEED YOU!!!
Contact Cindy Pallme 631-4534 or
[email protected]
or Marcy Rodriguez 631-6696
[email protected]
Dear Parishioners
Many thanks for your generosity in 2014.
Please note monies received after December 30th will be posted into the 2015 calendar year.
Statements for 2014 be available soon.
Catholic Education Office
Catholic Family Tuition Assistance
Any Catholic family wishing to apply for tuition assistance through the Archdiocese of St.
Louis for the 2015-2016 school year must
submit a “FACTS” application. Applications may be obtained online at: https://online.factsmgt.com/aid. Students must attend an Archdiocesan or Parochial Elementary School or an Archdiocesan Parochial High School to
be eligible. Due date is March 15th and must include a
copy of your 2014 Income Tax Return. The Catholic
Education Office appreciates the support of the ACA
and all of its donors.
December 28, 2014
TWB Gift Cards
Applebee’s ($25)
Arby’s ($10)
Bath & Body Works ($25)
Barnes & Noble ($25)
Bread Company ($10)
Burger King ($10)
Chili’s/Macaroni Grill ($25)
Cracker Barrel ($10)
CVS Pharmacy ($25)
Dairy Queen ($10)
Denny’s ($10)
Domino’s Pizza ($10)
Home Depot ($25 or $100)
IHOP ($25)
i-Tunes ($15 or $25)
Jack in the Box ($10)
JC Penney ($25)
Kohl’s ($25)
Lowe’s ($25)
Macy’s ($25)
Outback Steak House ($25)
Papa John’s Pizza ($10)
Pier I Imports (25)
Red Lobster/Olive Garden ($25)
Starbucks (25)
Shell ($25 or $100)
Shop ‘n Save ($25 or $100)
Steak ‘n Shake ($10)
Subway ($10)
Taco Bell ($10)
Target ($25)
TGI Friday’s ($25)
Walgreens ($25)
Walmart/Sam’s Club ($25 or $100)
Purchase at the Priory Office
from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Also at Hospitality Sundays 9am to Noon!!!
Percentage the Parish receives from your purchase:
Bath & Body Works 13%
Chili’s/Macaroni Grill 11%
Outback Steakhouse & Macy’s 10%
Bread Co., Cracker Barrel,
Barnes & Noble, Friday’s, Pier I Imports
& Red Lobster 9%,
Steak ‘n Shake, Papa John’s,
Applebee’s, Arby’s, IHOP & Domino’s Pizza 8%,
Starbuck’s & Denny’s 7%,
CVS & Walgreen’s 6%,
Taco Bell, I-Tunes & Kohl’s, & JC Penney 5%,
Shop ‘n Save, Burger King,
Jack in the Box & Lowe’s 4%,
Subway & Dairy Queen 3%
Sam’s Club/Walmart, Home Depot,
Target, & Shell 2.5%
And on Mondays of PSR 6:30pm-8pm!!!
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
December 28, 2014
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