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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
601 N. 4th, St. Charles, MO 63301
Parish Vision Statement:
We are the parish that, through our communion with Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit:
Welcomes all; Celebrates our unity, diversity, and traditions; Uses God’s gifts to
serve and teach others and be the face of Jesus Christ in the Community.
Parish Office:
School Office:
Religious Education Office:
Latino Ministry:
St. Vincent DePaul Society:
Founded 1791
636-946-1893
636-946-2713
636-946-2916
636-946-1893
636-925-1616
www.borromeoparish.com
www.borromeoschool.com
email: [email protected]
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Pastoral Staff:
Father John Reiker, Pastor: [email protected]
Father Bob Menner, Associate Pastor: [email protected]
Father Don Schramm, Senior Associate: [email protected]
Deacon Don McElroy, Deacon
Deacon Fred Haehnel, Deacon
Deacon Jorge Perez, Deacon
Mrs. Silvina Baez, Latino Ministry
Mrs. Becca McCullough, Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Peggy Dupree, Office Manager
Ms. Maria Martinez, Office Secretary
Mrs. Ann Hoffman, School Principal
Mrs. Mary Kutchback, Organist, Pastoral Associate for Seniors
Mrs. Beth Duello, Director of Music
Mrs. Lisa Delicath, Contemporary Youth Choir
Mr. Juan Saldana, el coro
Mr. Sam Plummer, Youth Ministry
Mr. Peter Krasucki, Parish Council Chairperson
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation:
Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment
Schedule of Holy Mass
Saturday:
8:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. vigil for Sunday
Sunday:
7:00, 8:30, 10:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. in Spanish
Weekdays:
6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Baptism:
Arrangements made after parental instruction.
Call the parish office for more information.
Sacrament of Matrimony:
Contact the parish office at least six months prior
to wedding to begin preparations
Holy Days of Obligation: watch the bulletin
National Holidays: 9:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Third Mondays, 8:30am to 6:30pm
Parish Office Business Hours
Perpetual Help Devotions:
Tuesdays following the 8:00 a.m. Mass
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bulletin deadline: Monday 10:00 a.m.
Parish Hall Rental:
Neal or Pat at 636-949-9722 (gym)
Peggy at 636-946-1893 (café)
[email protected]
OUR WARM WELCOME TO ALL!
We welcome all who come and worship with us. If you wish to join our parish faith family, or have a change in your contact information, kindly complete this form. You can return it to the Rectory, place in in the collection, or give it to a Priest or Deacon.
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Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
International Day of Prayer and
Awareness Against Human Trafficking
Sunday, February 8
The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and the International Union of Superiors General has designated February 8 as an annual day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking. February 8 is the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped
as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. Once Josephine
was freed, she became a Canossian nun and dedicated her life to
sharing her testament of deliverance from slavery and comforting the
poor and suffering. She was declared a Saint in 2000.
Today, Catholics all over the world are encouraged to create
greater awareness about this sad phenomenon. Through prayer, we
not only reflect on the experiences of those that have suffered
through this affront to human dignity, but also comfort, strengthen,
and help empower survivors.
Officials believe more than 20 million women, children and men
are victims of human trafficking around the world and roughly
175,000 are believed to be trafficked in the United States each year.
Research shows that human trafficking is a $32 billion per year
industry, second only to drug trafficking as the most profitable form of
transnational crime.
The Catholic Church has put a spotlight on the global human
trafficking crisis by declaring the first International Day of Prayer and
Awareness Against Human Trafficking February 8.
Pope Francis told reporters: “Slavery is a reality inserted in the
social fabric today, and has been for some time: slave labor, the
trafficking of persons, the sale of children—it’s a drama. Let’s not
close our eyes to this. Slavery is a reality today, the exploitation of
persons.”
Valentine’s Weekend
Renewal of Marriage Vows
At all Masses next weekend, February 14/15, we will invite all
our married couples to join together in renewing their vows before
God and asking for God’s Blessing of Grace and Love.
Please invite all couples you know (family, neighbors, coworkers) to join us next weekend.
Borromeo Fish Fries
Our annual Fish Fries are quickly upon us, and we need everyone’s help! Please pay special attention to the notice on the next
PLEASE PLEASE return your Census Form
which you received in the mail.
(Save us from phone calling you!) Thanks!
We offer our prayerful sympathy to Sophie Steinhoff on
the death of her husband Gene Steinhoff; and to Linda
Schaffrin on the death of her husband Carl Schaffrin.
May they and all the faithful departed rest in peace.
page, which gives you detailed information on signing up to help.
There’s much to do, and WE NEED YOU!
Pope Francis Speaks to our Hearts
Step Forward
If up till now you have kept Him at a distance, step forward. He
will receive you with open arms. If you have been indifferent, take a
risk: you won’t be disappointed.
If following Him seems difficult, don’t be afraid, trust Him, be
confident that He is close to you, He is with you and He will give you
the peace you are looking for and the strength to live as He would
have you do.
Reflection: What makes you afraid of following Jesus? Ask Him to
help you get at the root of your fear and to surrender it to Him.
For more inspiring and practical words from our Holy Father, go to
the official Vatican Network NEWS.VA.
Prayer of the Week
God of all time and space,
We pray for all those enslaved by the greed and cruelty of others;
For all whose bodies and spirits are abused and broken;
For all who long for freedom.
Bless all those who work to end human trafficking,
At local and international levels.
Shine Your bright light of justice and love
On the darkest corners of our world
And give us hope and courage to stand with You.
We ask in the name of Jesus, our brother and our Friend.
Amen.
Joke of the Week
One week after moving into his first apartment, Ed called his mother
to complain about his neighbors: “One woman cries all day, another
lies in bed moaning, and then there’s the guy who keeps banging his
head against the wall.” “You better keep away from them,” she said.
“I am. I stay inside all day playing my tuba.”
Spread the Gospel, the Good News
about Jesus and His Borromeo Family!
Your Brother in Jesus,
Father John
Please pray for our loved ones who are
hospitalized or ill, including:
Carol Fasching, mother of Becca McCullough
Evan Kuhlenschmidt, 4½ month old grandson of
Ken & Phyllis Kuhlenschmidt
Virginia Kreuzer, mother of Kathy Anderson,
Luke Kahrhoff, son of SCB teacher Gwynne Karhoff,
and for the intentions on our Borromeo Prayer Tree
and in our Book of Prayers
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 8, 2015
Second Collection Today for the works of our St. Vincent de Paul Society
10% dedicated to Birthright
Contributions for Jan. 31/Feb. 1
Monday, February 9, Weekday
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
8:00 a.m.
Lou Borgmeyer
Tuesday, February 10, St. Scholastica, virgin
6:30 a.m.
Wilson Edwards
8:00 a.m.
Henry Rauch
Wednesday, February 11, Our Lady of Lourdes
6:30 a.m.
Agnes Weber—6th anniv.
8:00 a.m.
Janet Simon
6:15 p.m.
Tom Oelklaus
Thursday, February 12, Weekday
6:30 a.m.
Virginia Boschert—2nd anniv.
8:00 a.m.
Chuck Didion—6th anniv.
6:30 a.m.
Gene Henthorn
8:00 a.m.
Lawrence Jacobs
Saturday, Feb 14, Sts. Cyril, monk & Methodius, bishop
8:00 a.m.
Marie Baumann—1st anniv.
5:00 p.m.
Charles & Eleanor Meyer
Sunday, February 15, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m.
Our Parish Family
8:30 a.m.
Chris Weber
10:00 a.m.
Catherine “Kay” Powers
11:30 a.m.
Helen Kemna
Shopping list for
February 21/22:
salmon, pears, pancake mix,
syrup, canned milk, kleenex
General Contributions:
Loose:
Matching Gifts:
Total Contributions:
Capital Improvements:
Black & Indian Missions:
Deficit Reduction:
$22,480.09
1,175.60
2,945.00
$26,600.69
$337.00
$80.00
$200.00
THANK YOU
for the great love you show to our Borromeo Family carrying
on the work of Jesus and to those in need by the generosity
you display when you share your Treasure, and all God’s gifts
to you, given for others.
“Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to
a deserted place, where he prayed… He told them, ‘Let
us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there
also. For this purpose have I come.’”
Mark 1:35, 38
In today’s Gospel reading we see a perfect example of
stewardship. Jesus gives His time to do all that God
wishes—healing the sick and preaching. Yet, Jesus also
makes time to be alone in prayer. It is through prayer,
spending time with God, that we find the strength to do
what God wishes us to do. Be sure to find time every
day to be with God.
We pray that, just as Jesus rose early to pray, we too may find
time in our day to be with God and to receive strength and
nourishment from Him.
and for the Mini-Vinnies:
15oz beef ravioli
It’s time for Friday night Fun, Fellowship and Fish Fry...Borromeo style! First Fish Fry is February
20th. It takes an army of volunteers to be able to provide this wonderful opportunity for our parish.
We need all the help we can get! Thank you to all those who have helped in years past, and are here
to sign up again. Please help recruit others from our awesome faith community to help make our SCB
Fish Fry another success.
Visit the website to sign up online and check out the most current information.
http://borromeoparish.com/ministries/fishFries.php
Email questions to [email protected] attention “volunteers”
To sign up over the phone call 636-940-9386, leave a message with your name, number, the date/time you are
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
Pray-ers Needed!
Sunday, February 8
Women’s CRHP Retreat—please pray for them!
Second collection for our St. Vincent de Paul Society
Cub Scouts, café/St. Charles Room, 8—11am
Youth/Family Mass, 5:00pm, YM meet in café til 8p
Monday, February 9
Girl Scouts, Bicentennial Room, 3:00pm
Parish Council, Bicentennial Room, 7:00pm
Tuesday, February 10
Ladies Sodality, café, 6:30pm
RCIA, Bicentennial Room, 7:00pm
Wednesday, February 11
Quilting, rectory basement, 8:30am
Girl Scouts, St. Charles Room, 5:45pm
Dinner Auction meeting, church office, 6:00pm
Cub Pack, café, 6:00pm
St. Vincent de Paul, Bicentennial Room, 6:30pm
First Communion Parents, St. Charles Room, 7:00pm
Thursday, February 12
Children’s Choir party, café, 3:00pm
Boy Scouts, café, 7:00pm
Friday, February 13
St. Pat casseroles, deliver to church office by 8:30am
Saturday, February 14
Women’s Fellowship, church office, 6:00am
Uniform Exchange, café, 9:00—1:00am
St. Vincent de Paul, Bicentennial Room, 9:30am
DINNER AUCTION! Old Hickory Golf Course
Sunday, February 15
Donuts/Fellowship in café after all Masses
Immigration Workshop, café/St. Charles Rm, 1:00pm
M-CRHP12, church office, 7:00pm
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Monday, February 16 from 8:30am to 6:30pm
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Eucharistic Adoration, February 9
Youth/Family Mass, February 8 and 22
(2nd & 4th Sundays 5:00pm)
Parish Dinner Auction, February 14
Eucharistic Adoration, February 16
Ash Wednesday—Lent begins, February 18
Lenten Fish Fries, February 20 and 27,
March 6, 13, 20, 27
Contemporary Youth Mass, February 21
(1st and 3rd Saturdays 5:00pm)
Palm Sunday, Holy Week begins, March 29
Easter Sunday, April 5
Have you tried giving an hour of time to
pray to our Lord Jesus during Eucharistic
Adoration? It is truly more a gift and grace
of Jesus to you than you to Him.
Eucharistic Adoration at St. Charles Borromeo is held the 3rd Monday of each
month (February 16) from 8:30am to 6:30pm, and we
especially need an individual or two for the 6:00 time
slot, which includes closing Benediction.
To volunteer one hour once per month, please contact Carol Pappas at [email protected] or call 928
-6722.
Registration Now Open for the
Following Sports:
TRACK - Registration fee is $15 and is
open until February 15 and the fee is $15.
Available for ages 5-14 (division determined by age on 6/30/2014).
GOLF - Registration open until February
22 and the fee is $110 for grades 2 through
4 and $140 for grades 5 through 8.
Next week we will take up the
Collection for the Church in
Central and Eastern Europe.
This collection supports Catholic
organizations that provide affordable shelter and train seminarians in
a region that still struggles from the
effects of Soviet rule. By providing
pastoral care, catechesis, and funding for building renovations, your
donations help to restore the
Church and build the future in the region. Please give
generously to the collection next week.
Visit
www.usccb.org (search “Church in Central and Eastern
Europe”) to learn more.
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PRAYER TREE
No request is too small to be brought to the Lord in
prayer. Call us at 928-2970, 946-0993, or e-mail us at
[email protected]. We will include you in our
daily prayers. Your requests will be kept confidential.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 8, 2015
Servers, 8am Weekdays
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, February 9/10/11
Aidan Doughty, Thomas Johnson
Friday/Saturday, February 12/13
Knoll Hirtz, John Fink, Tommy Newman
Saturday, February 14
Kennedy Jensen, Aaron Klemme
Ministry List, February 14/15
(Greeters needed for 5:00, 7:00, 8:30 and 10:00 please)
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Saturday, February 7
5:00pm
Tom & Joyce Schneider
Viki Weir
Michelle Gruender, Dorothy Williams, Francis Fessler,
Vol. please (Host) Joann Sullivan, Carol Pappas
Arianna Chaves, Sophie & Lily Karase
Jerry Kopp, Larry Ohlms, Elaine Ru shr, vol. pls.
Sandy Garre & Family
Sunday, February 8
7:00am
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Deby Yates
Karen Bohn
Jim Yates, Tom & Margie Pickering
Brendon Barteau, Sam Scheffel
Jim Eisenbath, Cathy Herrod, Charles Weber,
John Weber
Bob & Mary Baronovic
8:30am
Rachel Kitzmann, Robert Schaberg Cole e Sebacher
Kevin Tolelfson, Jeane e Cleary, Sarah Hord,
John DuBois (Host) Marion Engelhorn, Stacy Hilker
Sydney & Blake Hilker, Abby Westerfeld
Ken Kapeller, Ron Kassebaum, Doug Vossenkemper,
Rich Wessler
Gerdes Family
10:00 a.m.
Joe Briscoe, Mary Glenn
Choir
Colleen Harmon, Pam Montgomery, Paul Woody,
vol. pls. (Host) Rosa Lee Rodgers, Pa York
Adriana Weber, Thomas Smith, Kyle Prinster
Mike Hogan, Greg Grotegeers, Gary Snyder,
Frankie Fessler
Tony & Sue Chambers
11:30 a.m.
Selene Zamores, Rosa Mar nez
el coro
Misael Alvarado, Maria Barretos, Bernardo Silverio,
Ampelia V. (Host) Dionisia Zamudio, Toni Hernandez
Monica Acosta, Isaias Alvarado, Arely Aragon
Jeff Kozich, volunteers please
First Communion Children
Rafael & Maria Fuentes
Readings for the Week
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c;
Mk 6:53-56
Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13
Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30;
Mk 7:14-23
Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30
Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37
Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10
Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11;
1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45
Gospel Reflection
This Gospel is especially helpful for parents. Many
(maybe most) nights we fall into bed exhausted from a
day of responsibilities. Perhaps it was our intention
throughout the day to find time to pray, but sometimes
we just don’t get to it. At the end of the day, we resolve
to talk with God, but wake in the morning to find out
we fell asleep before we finished the prayer. Jesus gives
us the example that we must take the time away from
the busyness and demands of our lives to be fortified and
strengthened to meet the most important responsibilities
we have—that is the spiritual formation of our children
and our family.
If you don’t have a place in your home where you gather as a family to pray, this Gospel may give you the incentive to establish one. Just a small table with a Bible
on it will do. Allow all the members of your family to
participate in its preparation by adding items that help
everyone feel connected with the area. Try to establish a
family ritual of prayer—perhaps before meals and at
bedtime, when you gather in this area to pray together.
This is a good opportunity to teach children traditional
prayers, but it is also a place where they may speak from
their hearts with petitions, praise, and thanksgiving.
It is important for me to be alone with God when…
The greatest source of strength in my life is…
My greatest need for prayer this week is...
In the Gospel today, we find that Jesus
would rise very early before dawn and
go to a deserted place to pray and then
He went out to preach and to heal.
Please pray for the poor and suffering,
knowing that you are bringing the love
and peace of Jesus to those who live in fear and doubt,
loneliness and dread. For more information, call Joyce
Cain at 636-448-2021 or come to our monthly meeting
next Monday evening (February 16) at 7pm in the Bicentennial Room.
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
St. Charles Borromeo School
Dear Parishioners,
Blessed are the merciful for mercy shall be theirs. That’s the beatitude we are studying for the month of February and for
our Lenten practice this year. To change our hearts means we are seeking God and His mercy. When we practice mercy,
we care about other people and their feelings. Classrooms have displays of the Divine Mercy poster and each person has
received a Divine Mercy prayer card.
Teachers will attend technology workshops this week. As well, Mrs. Taylor and I will visit St. Ambrose School to hear a
researcher speak about his experiences with restorative justice in schools. A group of us will be recertified in CPR later in
the week which maintains 12 teachers with current certification. Then on Friday, classes will celebrate Valentines Day
with a party in the afternoon.
Thank you to everyone for sharing our school with new families. At our recent Open house, we met several prospective
families. Most of them mentioned parishioners who talked highly of our school. Please continue to ask families to consider our school for their children. When asked for the most important traits for a school, families said the following:
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Caring teachers
Challenging curriculum
Safe environment
Close relationships among families
This list describes St. Charles Borromeo School and Parish! Let’s keep being the face of Jesus to others as we welcome
everyone!
God bless each of you! Mrs. Ann Hoffman
Tuition Assistance Available at St. Charles Borromeo
There are three sources of financial aid available:
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ALIVE IN CHRIST: for any new students entering Kindergarten through 4th grade
 Applications are available online at www.archstl.org/ttef and in the church vestibule
 The awards are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
2. CATHOLIC FAMILIES TUITION ASSISTANCE (CFTA): any Catholic family may apply
 Applications are available online at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid.
 Application due date is March 15, 2015
3. BORROMEO PARISH GRANTS: available only to registered parishioners
 Applications will be available in late February
 Must submit copies of application and supporting documentation for Alive in Christ and CFTA.
 Any families requesting parish help must apply to both Alive in Christ and CFTA!
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BELOW AND ON THE NEXT PAGE
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2015/2016 Borromeo Parish Grants ***
Application for parish funds will be available in late February
Copies of applications to both CFTA and Alive in Christ, along with
accompanying documentation, must be presented when requesting parish funds.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 8, 2015
Alive in Christ Scholarship Program for 2015-2016
Who can apply: Any new student entering Kindergarten through 4th grade and any student currently attending a Catholic elementary school.
What is the amount awarded? The maximum award per child is $2,000 per year and the minimum award per child is
$1,000 per year.
When can I apply? Applications are being accepted now. The awards are FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.
Where do I apply? Applications are available online at www.archstl.org/ttef, in the narthex/vestibule of church, or by
calling the Archdiocesan office at 314-792-7735.
How do I qualify? Scholarships are awarded based on financial need. Please provide your 2014 Tax Return and any
other income. Please call 314-792-7735 with any questions.
INCOME ELIGIBILITY—All figures represent maximum eligible income per household size.
Household Size
Household Income
100% of $2000
GUIDELINES
Household Income
75% of $2000
Household Income
50% of $2000
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For each add’l child
less than $29.700
less than $33,000
less than $36,300
less than $39,600
less than $42,900
less than $46,200
less than $49,500
$4,400
up to $39,900
up to $44,625
up to $49,875
up to $55,650
up to $61,950
up to $69,300
up to $77,700
$4,410
up to $53,550
up to $59,850
up to $66,990
up to $74,130
up to $82,740
up to $91,665
up to $102,585
$6,174
Catholic Families Tuition Assistance (CFTA)
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Applicants must be Catholic and must be registered in the parish.
Students must be Catholic and attend a Catholic Archdiocesan or Parochial Elementary/High School.
HOW CAN I APPLY?
Applications must be obtained from the parish, but online registration is encouraged: https://online.factsmgt.com/aid.
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Information and documentation required:
An application completed online or a signed and completed paper application.
Payment of the $30 application fee made payable to: FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment
Copies of your 2013 Federal tax forms including all supporting tax schedules
Copies of your 2014 W-2 forms for both you and your spouse.
Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support. Food Stamps, Workers’
Compensation, and TANF.
Application Due Date: March 15, 2015
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
SCB Religious Education
Dear Parishioners:
Your prayers and commitment to the success of all our formation programs, especially the Parish School of Religion and
our Sacramental years are so greatly appreciated. As our children preparing for First Holy Communion reflect on Jesus
and the Last Supper, we too can reflect on the Eucharistic prayer prayed at Mass. This prayer is the Church’s great prayer
of thanksgiving. At the Eucharist, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we join with the living Jesus Christ to give praise
and glory to the Father.
How are we as a parish gathering to remember and celebrate Jesus?
Important First Communion Preparation Dates
Sunday, February 22: Rite of Signing of the Cross at 8:30 Mass
Palm Sunday, March 29: First Communion Rehearsal in Church at 3:00pm
Palm Sunday, March 29: Passover Supper at 4:00pm
Holy Thursday: April 2, 7:00pm Mass
Sunday, April 19: Rite of Enrollment at 10:00am Mass
Sunday, April 26: 10am in the Cafeteria –First Communion DVD
Saturday, May 2, 10:00am : First Communion
Thank you for your continued prayers of encouragement for our RCIA participants:
Chrisstella, Jessica, Ellerin, Humberto, Carlos, Marilyn, Brian, Dayne, and Jerri
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on April 30 at 7:30pm right here at Borromeo. Confirmation students
will participate in the 8:30am Mass on Palm Sunday, March 29 and will celebrate the Rite of Enrollment on April 11 at the
5pm Mass, followed by a brief practice with sponsors.
Valentine’s Day. Each year on February 14 we peruse the store shelves for the perfect gift or card for a loved one. According to Hallmark, more than 163 million cards—not including packaged kids’ valentines—are exchanged each year!
And it’s not just an American phenomenon. Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom,
France, Australia, Italy and Denmark.
But why? How did this holiday of love and romance originate and, more importantly, how did St. Valentine become
involved? The answers to those questions are not easy ones. Valentine’s Day is a holiday shrouded in mystery and legend.
The origins of St. Valentine’s Day lie in the ancient Roman fertility festival Lupercalia, which was celebrated on February
15. During the festival, young women would place their names in a large urn and young men would draw a name from
the urn and then be romantically linked with that young woman for the following year. Still other legends cite the fact
that February 14 marked the date when birds began mating. The practice of writing letters has been around for a long
time. In fact, the bible is filled with letters—to the Romans, the Corinthians, Timothy, among others.
Letters can be used to inform, scold, praise, entertain or endear. The U.S. bishops write letters to presidents, policymakers
and others to help make the Church teachings and positions known. Individual bishops write letters, too, to their people
to inform and encourage them. People write letters to members of Congress to weigh in on certain legislative issues.
When a network announces it will ne canceling a popular television program, what is often the first course of action? A
letter-writing campaign.
Letters can also serve as lifelines for loved ones separated by distance, war, employment and many other circumstances.
Or they can help bridge a gap between people who may be fighting or are estranged, and just aren’t ready to speak face
to face. Letter writing is becoming a lost art and form of communication with our continued technology evolution. I
encourage everyone to pick a valentine and write a heartfelt letter—use a favorite writing instrument and some heavy
paper. Put the letter in the old fashioned mail and enjoy the delightful reaction of the recipient.
In Masses this weekend, we celebrate the blessings of Sacramental Marriage.
In the love and peace of Jesus, Mrs. Becca McCullough
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 8, 2015
Bring your Palm Branches to be Burned to Ashes
Lent begins next week on February 18th as we celebrate Ash Wednesday. It is that special
time during the year when we look for our own conversion. During the year we might fall back on
old habits and at the same time we realize how much we need the Lord in our lives.
How does Lent begin? We stand before the Lord and receive the ashes on our foreheads proclaiming
our need for forgiveness.
We ask you to remember last year and the Sunday of Palm Sunday when we waved the branches proclaiming Jesus as our
Savior. Those branches were a sign for us of our dedication to the Lord, but during the year they dried out and became
brittle—much the same as our good intention to follow Jesus.
We now will burn those palm branches, and the ashes that remain will be the ashes with which we will be anointed on
Ash Wednesday, proclaiming our desire to follow Jesus more closely. Please bring your palm branches back next Sunday
and place them in the basket which you will find before the altar and we shall burn those branches on Tuesday the 17th at
2:00pm with our school children—asking the Lord to give us the help we need to be converted more fully once again.
Please return on Wednesday and be marked with the ashes. Ash Wednesday Masses are:
6:30am - 8:00am - noon (Spanish) - 1:30 (all school Mass) - 7:00pm (bilingual)
School Uniform Exchange
When:
Where:
Contact:
Saturday, February 14th, 9:00am—11:00am
SCB Café
Stephanie Stoltman: [email protected]
St. Charles Borromeo Uniform Exchange is an opportunity for families to buy, donate or exchange gently
worn uniform items. When donating to the exchange please provide clothing that is clean and gently worn.
We are unable to accept non-sellable clothing that is dirty, torn, stained, or needs hemming—they will not be accepted for
credit, but will be collected for donation to St. Vincent de Paul charity as bulk cotton.
We accept the following items:
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Jumpers / Skirts / Fleece Wear / Sweatshirts
Pants / Shorts / Sweaters / Logo Shirts
Leggings / Modesty Shorts / Belts / PE uniforms
Cash to buy/Credit for exchanging
$6
$4
$2
Shorts will be available, since the next exchange is after the start of shorts being worn in April. So be sure to check your
needs so you can be ready.
We are in need of skirts, logo shirts, fleece wear and PE uniforms. If you have items that your kids have outgrown, please
bring into the school office during school hours or to the café on the day of the exchange.
Thank you for helping SCB families grow generation to generation!
K of C Catholic Schools BBQ!
Sunday, February 8—Serving from 1-6pm at K of C Hall: 20 Westbury Drive
Pork Steak Dinner $8 - Rib Dinner $10 (1/2 slab) - Hamburger, Bratwurst or Hot Dog plate $5
Hamburger or Brat $3 - Hot Dog $2
Donation of a dessert is appreciated! Carryouts available.
1/3 of proceeds to benefit Borromeo School!
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
Oficina: Tel: (636)946-1893 Fax (636)946-5598
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[email protected]
El próximo miércoles es Miércoles de Cenizas y el comienzo de Cuaresma.
En ese día recordamos que somos pecadores y siempre en necesidad de convertirnos. El año pasado en el día de Domingo
de Ramos nosotros hemos levantado nuestras voces alabando al Señor y proclamándolo nuestro Rey. Hemos
prometido seguirlo al final pero durante el año nuestra buena intención ha ido sequiándose como los ramos y
una vez más necesitamos de reconvertirnos. Les invito traernos los ramos secos que tienen en la casa y vamos
a quemarlos y con las cenizas que nos quedan vamos a ser ungidos en el miércoles de cenizas como signo que
queremos renovar nuestro compromiso con el Señor. Vamos a quemarlos el día martes el 17 de febrero
delante del templo con los niños del colegio y miércoles de cenizas vamos a celebrar la misa a las 7:00 p.m. y
vamos a recibirlas cenizas. Que vengan por favor.
Eventos Próximos
Sábado, 14 de febrero 7.30a-12p Fundamentos de la Fe 2, Centro Rigali. 314-792-7645
Domingo, 15 de febrero 1pm ARMADA BLANCA, Salón St/. Charles
Miércoles de Cenizas, 18 de febrero Misa 7pm
Miércoles, 18 de febrero 8.30pm Reunión Comité Unidad todos invitados
Sábado, 21 de febrero 2p-6p Taller de Liderazgo, Centro Rigali, 314-792-7645
Sábado, 21 de febrero 8.3p ADORACION NOCTURNA. Cafetería
Sábado, 28 de febrero 7.30a-12p Fundamentos de la fe 3, Centro Rigali, 314-792-7645
Domingo, 1 de marzo 1pm ARMADA BLANCA, Salón St. Charles
Sábado, 7 de marzo 9a-12p Día de los Ministerios Catedral Basílica. Para todos los que participan en algún
ministerio parroquial.
Pláticas para Bautismo
Las pláticas para bautismo son el 1° y 2° domingo de cada mes de 9.30-11am, se pide puntualidad.
Son necesarias las dos clases para padres y padrinos, debido a la importancia de esta preparación se pide que en lo posible
no se traigan niños, por consideración y respeto a los demás participantes, ya que pueden distraer la atención.
Para confirmar su asistencia por favor llame a la oficina parroquial 636-946-1893.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Gn 1:1-19; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12,
24, 35c; Mc 6:53-56
Martes:
Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Sal 8:4-9; Mc 7:1-13
Miércoles: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, 27-28,
29bc-30; Mc 7:14-23
Jueves:
Gn 2:18-25; Sal 128 (127):1-5; Mc 7:24-30
Viernes:
Gn 3:1-8; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5-7; Mc 7:31-37
Sábado:
Gn 3:9-24; Sal 90 (89):2-6, 12-13; Mc 8:1-10
Domingo: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5, 11;
1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mc 1:40-45
Febrero 8
11:30 a.m.
L/C: Hermila Murillo, Arely Aragon
el coro
EM: Steve Cave, Maria Fuentes, Maria Ramirez,
Guadalupe Damian
(Host) Maria Barretos, Ampelia V
Serv: Roman & Liliana Barcenas, Lilia Fuentes
Ush: Jeff Kozich, volunteers please
GB:
Reconciliation Children
GR: Nancy Sprague, Diego Damian
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 8, 2015
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 8, 2015
Luke 18 Reflections
I think that Luke 18 is mostly about swallowing your pride and standing up for Jesus. It is also
about accepting that you are a sinner and asking Jesus for help. I hope I accomplished these
things while I was there.
I didn’t really want to go to Luke 18 at first, but I am so glad I went. The feelings I had there
were awesome, and I wish I could experience them more often. I hope I can (work on the retreat) next year, and let other kids feel what I felt. I am thankful God sent me on Luke 18.
The one bad thing about it is that the feelings there died quickly. I wish they would last forever.
—Garrett
Luke 18 was one of the best experiences I have ever had. The entire (trip) helped me truly think about and focus on
the relationships I have with God, my family, and my faith family. I especially contemplated on how I can improve my
life to become closer to God. During the entire weekend, I was so involved and absorbed into the retreat that I didn’t
have any worries or anxieties like I do during my daily life. I’ve never been closer to God before, and having this time
with Him was so surreal and amazing.
The trip wasn’t exactly what I expected; it was more enjoyable and thought-provoking than I could have ever imagined. The games that we played in the gym were fun; were a great in-between breakout sessions from the prayerful side
of the retreat. These parts were what I was dreading the most before I went into Luke 18, but they turned out to be the
most significant part of the whole event. The talks were very inspiring, and the group conversations I had with my “tribe”
showed me a whole new perspective in my faith. During the writing and burning of the letters, followed by Reconciliation and Adoration, I could fee the Holy Spirit working in me, driving me with the courage to do the things that were so
hard for me to do before. Once I asked for and gave forgiveness, then let it go into the fire for Jesus, I felt so liberated, as
if a burden that I had been carrying for so long finally got lifted off of my conscience.
The best part of the retreat for me was the music and the time I got to spend with my friends. I loved being able to
sing out the songs that were introduced to us; they were catchy and fun to sing, but the messages that were in those songs
were fantastic. Every moment I spent with my friends, whether we were singing songs, playing games, eating delicious
food, or messing around in the sleep houses, was absolutely priceless. I will never forget this experience, and how I really
felt God working in me and my friends through the Holy Spirit.
—Arianna
During my Luke 18 experience I felt happy, anxious, a little nervous, thankful, and hopeful. I had heard so many different things about Luke 18 and I was excited to experience it myself. Going into the retreat I was hoping that all of us
would find God even more. It wasn’t that we didn’t know God or didn’t have a relationship with Him, it was just that
we all kind of didn’t know what to think about God. There had been a lot of tension in our grade between girls and
girls, boys and boys and even girls and boys but for this weekend it was almost like none of that even existed. And it was
amazing.
I remember loving the singing and dancing for fun to praise God and listening to inspirational talks that in your own
way you could relate but there was one thing that weekend that I was really thankful for. There was a lot of history between me and another person. I remember coming home upset not knowing what to do about the things that were said
about me and to me. I was just very confused at that time about why people did these things.
It didn’t come to me until the night of the letter burning when we had the chance to write to people that needed my
forgiveness or who I needed forgiveness from. Memories came flooding back from the past and I just couldn’t handle it.
I literally cried my eyes out. But I needed that. I needed to be able to let go of everything. We were all crying together
and hugging each other. It wasn’t until that person that I had trouble with for many years came up to me and asked for a
hug, so I’m thinking sure I’ll give you a hug, why not. And while we were hugging I heard that person whisper, “I’m sorry for everything I did.” I was in shock, I was hugging that person with my mouth dropped and crying.
I didn’t expect for the things that happened that weekend to happen at all. And I’m so thankful they did. We are becoming friends again and I hope it will last. So I guess I could say that my Luke 18 experience was a very emotional one,
but in a good way. I found God even more that weekend and I now know that He will answer my prayers if it is really
important. I am truly touched and I will definitely want o help next year.
—Audrey
LOST AND FOUND:
Left behind at the Luke 18 retreat—women’s white NFL Steelers fleece jacket; men’s Medium black zip up jacket.
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
Congratulations to Marilyn Jasmund who is the February Quilt A Month winner. You’ll see her picture on
the website with the winning quilt after next week.
There’s still time to get your raffle tickets in for 10 more
drawings this year. Call Barb at 636-947-3939 or get
them at the church office. Thanks to our great quilters
for making this happen.
Ladies Sodality Meeting
Tuesday February 10 at 6:30pm in the café.
Join us for a fun movie night with plenty of snacks
(including chocolate fondue). Anyone with a birthday be
sure to come to get your birthday gift. Any questions or
need a ride, call Barb at 636-947-3939.
LENTEN TEA
March 28 at 11:00am.
Plan now and get your table lined up.
$10 per person and you pick your
theme and your food. A fun time that
benefits the Holy Angels Shelter. Any
questions call Barb at 636-947-3939.
Please pray for our expectant moms:
Kristina, Sarah (March) Melissa (April)
Emily (May) Christine (June)
Kori (July)
Tina (September)
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Let us pray: for the elderly and those who are sick, that
their lives may be protected by those surrounding them,
including their families, nurses and doctors.
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“It is not only a personal but a social concern which we
must all foster: a concern to make unconditional respect
for human life the foundation of a renewed society.”
—Pope Saint John Paul II, The Gospel of Life
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BIRTHRIGHT OF ST. CHARLES has been in operation for
32 years meeting the needs of pregnant women facing a
crisis pregnancy, saving babies from abortion one baby at
a time. Do you know that besides pregnancy testing we
offer professional counseling, referrals and practical help
while giving loving support? ALL services are free and
confidential. We now also offer Saturday hours. Please
call us before you make that decision to abort. Our
phone number is 636-724-1200.
ST. LOUIS REVIEW
If you wish to receive the Review, please use the envelope in your packet.
If you wish NOT to receive the Review, please mark “NO” on your envelope or send us a note.
Journeying Through Grief
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Grief Ministry is offering a Christ-centered support group for anyone who is mourning the loss of
a loved one: no matter how recent nor how long ago. Participants are invited to bring a guest. There are times in our
lives when we need a little more support, a few more prayers, or an extra ear to be there for us. When loved ones die,
people deal with that loss in different ways. For many, grief support is helpful in beginning a journey toward healing. A
support group will share with you ways to keep your loved one’s memory alive. They’ll get you through the first
months, holidays and anniversaries. Even when you are past the most painful times, it is a place where you can come
back.
If you feel apprehensive, remember that you are not alone, many might be as anxious as you. You can be assured that
when you attend, you will be walking into a room full of people who understand. Anything shared in the group is held
confidential. There will be people like you and me who have been devastated and surprised by the magnitude of our
losses.
The group will meet on four consecutive Tuesday evenings in March (3, 10, 17 and 24) from 7:00—8:30pm. Once a
month follow-up sessions will follow. The location is the SEAS Rectory Basement Meeting Room at 2 Seton Court.
To register, please call or email one of the following co-facilitators:
Marilyn Lucido, 636-946-2511 or [email protected]
Mary Kutchback, 636-946-9758 or [email protected]
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 8, 2015
Month of Guided Prayer
An Ecumenical Retreat in Everyday Life
Explore new ways of praying * Speak privately with an experienced prayer guide
Become more aware of God’s presence in your life
Meet one-on-one with a prayer guide once each week for four consecutive weeks. Morning, afternoon and evening
meeting times available. We had this program at Borromeo a few years ago. This year it is at St. Joseph Catholic Church
(in Cottleville) and begins February 15.
For more information, or to register, visit www.weekofguidedprayer.org or contact Clarence Heller at [email protected] or by phone at 314-258-9066.
Please look for the purple pamphlets in the Narthex.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for February
For Prisoners: that prisoners, especially the young, may be able to rebuild lives of dignity.
For Separated Spouses: that married people who are separated may find welcome and support in the Christian community.
Please pray for our troops
Michael Sakalauski (Army), serving in Afghanistan (brother of Heather Willie)
Jorge Lozoya (Army), stationed at Davenport Army Base (son-in-law of Becky Sanchez)
Matthew Ervin (Navy), stationed at Saratoga Springs, NY (grandnephew of Ivy Hall)
Brent Schulze (Army), serving in Fort Drum, NY (son-in-law of Steve Cave)
Paul J. Robben (Navy), NNPTU, Ballston Spa, New York (son of David & Betty Robben)
Brooke Georges (Navy), training at Ft. Sam Houston, TX (granddaughter of Jim & Jane Lammert)
Bernardo Silverio Jr. (Air Force), stationed at Scott Air Force Base (son of Bernardo and Nereida Silverio)
Kenneth Rufkahr (Army), stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska (grandson of John Rufkahr)
Scott Dorlaque (Marine Corps), stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA (son of Laura Boyer)
Connor Mallory (Air Force), at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL (grandson of Jim & Madge Eisenbath)
If anyone in the parish would like prayers for their loved one in the military,
please contact the church office at 946-1893. We will be happy to list their name in the bulletin.
Come Visit Jesus and Pray . . . Our Borromeo Church is open till 3pm Monday thru Friday and all day Saturday for
you to visit our Lord Jesus Really Present in the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle to talk and listen and love.
Pancakes at the Park
For over 50 years the St. Charles Kiwanis Club has held their Pancake Day on Fat Tuesday. This year it
will be Tuesday, February 17th from 6am until 7pm at Blanchette Memorial Hall. Tickets are $7 for
adults and $5 for seniors and children. We will be serving all you can eat Pancakes and Sausage. You can buy tickets in
advance by calling John Pallardy at 636-946-7088.
All the proceeds go to supporting the St. Charles area youth. These include sponsoring the Duchesne High School Key
Club, which is recognized as one of the top in the world as well as the St. Charles West, St. Charles and Francis Howell
High School Key Clubs. We also sponsor the Sts. Joachim and Ann, St. Cletus, and Hardin Builders Clubs. At Lindenwood
University we sponsor the Kiwanis Circle K Club.
This is our largest fundraiser of the year and has become a huge gathering place for St. Charles residents for many years.
We hope you will join us!
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!