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Visit us on the Internet at
www.stpeterkirkwood.org
or send your comments to:
Sacrament of Baptism
Please call the Rectory (966-8600) for details
regarding participation in the preparation program.
We encourage expectant parents to make
arrangements for the preparation program at least a
few months prior to the birth of their child.
Sacrament of Marriage
Please contact the rectory for details regarding
the preparation program. In accordance with
Archdiocesan policy, couples should contact a
member of the parish clergy at least six months
prior to their proposed wedding date.
Holy Orders and Consecrated (Religious) Life
If interested, please call the parish rectory or the
Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at 792-6460
Rectory/Parish Office
243 West Argonne Drive
Saint Louis, Missouri 63122
966-8600 (Phone)
966-5721 (Fax)
Saint Peter Elementary School
Pre-K thru Eighth Grade
215 North Clay
Saint Louis, Missouri 63122
821-0460
Religious Education Offices -Ursuline Hall
Offices of Faith Formation
Linda Doyle, 822-1347, ext. 3001
Parish School of Religion
Jan Hartmann, 822-1347, ext. 3004
Office of Youth Ministry
Robby Francis, Director of Youth Ministry
822-1347, ext. 3003
Office of Music Ministry
Carol Bauer, Liturgical Music Coordinator
822-1347, ext. 3005
Calendar & Wedding Coordinator
Cathy Herrmann, 822-1347, ext. 3002
Pastoral Council
Mr. Keith Weldon, Chairperson 322-9253
Ms. Angie Bernardi, Vice Chairperson 984-0519
Ms. Brigid Shea, Secretary 822-3843
Finance Commission
Mr. Dave Patritti, Chairperson, 835-1170
Mr. Jack Herrmann, Vice-Chairperson, 966-3217
St. Vincent de Paul Society
314-289-6101 Ext. 2220 (Voice Mail)
Parish Center
821-6219
Bulletin Deadline!!
Articles intended for publication in the Bulletin must be
submitted to the rectory by Monday, at 3:OOPM for the
following Sunday’s Bulletin. All announcements must be
in writing with a name and telephone number attached.
Please remember St. Peter Catholic Church in your will.
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:OOPM (Satisfies Sunday obligation)
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:OOAM, 11:OOAM and 6:OOPM
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday: 6:45AM & 8:15AM
Saturday: 8:15AM
Holy Day Mass Schedule
Consult the bulletin for Mass times
http://www.stpeterkirkwood.org
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:45 to 4:45PM or by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday - Friday, 6:00AM to 10:00PM
St. Angela Merici Chapel in Ursuline Hall
adjacent to the Church building
For more information or to sign up for a weekly
Holy Hour of prayer contact
Kathy Fotouhi at 821-4347
Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday of the month at 12:30PM.
Parents are expected to participate in a Baptismal Preparation
Program. Please call the rectory to arrange for
the Baptismal Preparation Program and a date for Baptism.
Weekly Anointing and Prayer
After the 9:OOAM Mass each Sunday, we will celebrate
the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, for anyone
who has the need to receive this sacrament. This is meant
to include such concerns as upcoming diagnostic tests,
limitations of aging, anxiety, depression, undue stress,
addiction, etc. for all ages.
Please gather in the pews at the front of church
and the priest will be with you approximately
10 minutes after Mass is over.
YEAR OF PARTICIPATION
Get Involved!
COME TO MASS!
BE WELCOMING!
PRAY FOR OUR PARISH!
JOIN!
Please see www.stpeterkirkwood.org for opportunities.
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Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2012
Lift Up Your Heads
Advent Evening Prayer
St. Peter Church
Friday, December 21, 2012
7:00PM
Prepare your heart for the
coming of the Lord.
A service of psalms and songs
led by members of
St. Peter Music Ministries
Reconciliation . . . will be available following the above event.
Reconciliation will also be held on
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
following the 8:15AM Mass.
As always, Reconciliation is available
on Saturdays from 3:45-4:45PM.
ADVENT – THIS WEEK AT HOME Third Sunday of Advent – Gaudete Sunday
As the third candle is lit on the Advent wreath we can
immediately see that today is a bit different. The candle and the
priest’s vestments are rose rather than purple. Older folks will
recall that today was formerly called Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday.
We are half way through our Advent journey. Even today’s
readings are more positive and upbeat. The Lord is near!
A practice in many parishes starts Monday with the celebration of
the “O” antiphons. Each of seven nights of communal evening
prayer recalls a title given to the Messiah: O Wisdom; O Lord; O
Root of Jesse; O Key of David; O Rising Sun; O King of the
Nations; O Emmanuel. Do these sound familiar? They are all
found in the hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”. Here at St.
Peter we will celebrate them all on Friday, December 21 with a
sung prayer service. It starts at 7:00PM.
A SAINT to be remembered this week:
December 21 – ST. PETER CANISIUS
Peter was a 16th century Dutch Jesuit who lived during the
religious chaos of the Protestant Reformation. He had the great
gift of civility that got Catholic and Protestant hierarchies to put
aside acrimony and finger pointing to sit down to a relatively
calm dialogue about their differences. He was also a prolific
writer. Most of his works aimed to encourage the Catholic
faithful to defend their faith. His most important work was a
three volume Catechism.
THIS WEEK AT HOME IN THE YEAR OF FAITH – Put
aside some time with the kids to go out and see the different ways
that light is used to decorate houses. Explain to them that the
lights symbolize Jesus as the “Light of the World”. A tradition of
many St. Louis families is to visit the Way of Lights at Our Lady
of the Snows in Belleville. Besides the lights, there are afternoon
activities for the kids, the restaurant, a petting zoo, camel rides,
visiting choirs from St. Louis area parishes, and a large gift shop.
Which brings up another family tradition. Young families may
find this a good time to invest in a good basic Nativity display for
their homes. Each year a new figure can be added until the scene
is as elaborate as you have room to display. Letting the kids
choose the added figure during your annual visit to the Shrine can
be a lesson in sharing, compromising, and tradition. If these
lessons take root, maybe when you pass on the kids will “fight”
over who gets to inherit the set.
A BIG THANK YOU FROM KIRK CARE The board, volunteers and clients of Kirk Care would like to express a big thank you to St. Peter Parish. To all the parishioners who
brought food to church on Thanksgiving and after and to the volunteers from St. Peter who came to the Community of Christ Church to
help sort the food. Also to the students and parents who brought food at the school. The amount of food we received was overwhelming
and we are very grateful. With the food received from all the churches and schools in Kirkwood we filled 330 boxes of food to serve
around 150 families. The leftover food was used to back fill the food pantry.
A special thanks to the Student Council at school for helping load the food on the truck and for helping to separate the food at the
Community of Christ Church. And last, but certainly not least, thanks to the teachers at St. Peter School as well as the parents who
helped on Thursday. You made me proud.
Mary Strope
Kirk Care
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MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, December 17
6:45AM Nellie & David Jozwiak
8:15AM Beumel Family
Tuesday, December 18
6:45AM John Diamond
8:15AM Joseph Zinkl
Wednesday, December 19
6:45AM Nancy Thomas
8:15AM Amy Metzger
Thursday, December 20
6:45AM Terry McHugh
8:15AM Betty Jean Goggin
Friday, December 21
6:45AM Dave Walsh
8:15AM Lillian Johnson
Saturday, December 22
8:15AM Dr. Bill Haynes
5:00 PM Joseph Zinkl
Sunday, December 23
7:30AM Michael Patterson
9:00AM Florence Bernsen
11:00AM People of St. Peter
6:00PM NO MASS
MASS SERVERS
Saturday, December 22
5:00PM Ashley James, Erin Schrock, Billy Hughes
Sunday, December 23
7:30AM Luke Barber, Emily Morrison,
Pauly Morrison
9:00AM Maggie O’Brien, Chris Thornberry,
Anna McAtee
11:00AM Susie Slane, Ryan Allgeyer
6:00PM NO MASS
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Scheduled Eucharistic Minister - December 22/23
Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( )
Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister?
Call Bob & Trish Martin 821-3303
Saturday, December 22
5:00PM: P. Foerster, P. Baker, A. Hennessey, S. Schoelch,
M. E. Dick, M. A. Shepard, J. Temme,
R. Zoellner
Sunday, December 23
7:30AM: T. Martin, B. Martin, Sr. M. Kleffner,
M. Blanchfield, E. Bante, J. Sulze, M. Welsch,
P. Ragland
9:00AM: T. Booth, J. Booth, M. K. Drexler, G. Pfeffer,
(K. Fotouhi), (S. Minowitz), (D. Lauber),
(J. Gau)
11:00AM: M. E. Campbell, G. Iannotti, N. Iannotti,
D. Reardon, D. Nockels, (C. Pennington),
(S. Randall), (G. Meesey)
6:00PM: NO MASS
LECTORS Time First Lector Second Lector
Saturday, December 22
5:00PM Bob Barrett Frank Baker
Sunday, December 23
7:30AM Mary Lou Bennett Bob Perry
9:00AM Martha Broyles Jim Einspanier
11:00AM Catherine Enslin Marla Kunz
6:00PM NO MASS
Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve
4:00PM Doris Skoff Jason Neusel
6:30PM Colleen Pence Patrick Waldschmidt
Midnight Mary Tichy Charles Nigh
Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Day
9:00AM Jack Collins Kathy Mannion
11:00AM Cindy Traub John Behl
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WELCOME VISITORS We are happy you decided to worship with us today. Please
introduce yourself to Father following Mass in the Gathering
Area in the back of church. If you would like information about
registering as a new parish member please call Jay Ryan at 822-
1339 or contact the parish office (966-8600) for a registration
form.
The Welcoming Committee
St. Peter Parish Prayer
Lord, thank you for the rich history you have
bestowed on our family of St. Peter in Kirkwood.
Blessed by your grace, we ask that you be present
in our parish today. Guide us as we celebrate our
gifts through worship, education and loving service.
Holy Spirit, create within us a vision for the future that
we live, witness and proclaim the good news of Christ.
Amen
ST. PETER YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP Are you a parent with young children who'd like to meet more
of your peers? The St. Peter Young Families Group offers
social, spiritual and service activities for families with children
under school age. Visit www.stpeteryoungfamilies.com or e-
mail [email protected] to be added to our
e-mail distribution list for notification of upcoming events.
Please Note . . . The Rectory office will be closed for the holidays on Monday,
December 24, Tuesday, December 25, Wednesday, December 26,
Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1.
The offices of Ursuline Hall will be closed for Christmas
beginning at noon on Friday, December 21 through Tuesday,
January 1, 2013.
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SCHOOL LITURGY SCHEDULE December 21 Advent Weekday 8:15AM K-8
January 4 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 8:15AM K-8
January 10 Thursday after Epiphany 8:15AM K-8
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 16, 2012 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18
Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Mt 1:1-17
Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25
Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25
Thursday: Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38
Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45
Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56
Next Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45
©Liturgical Publications Inc
WWW.SHOPPING.ESCRIP.COM Earn and Learn has a new way to shop. The escrip program that
runs the program through Schnucks has a new online mall.
Before you shop there you must be a registered escrip user. If
you aren’t already registered you can get cards at the Earn and
Learn office, the back of church or the school office.
You go to the website above, click ‘online mall’ enter your
information that you registered your card with, name or email
address or phone number. Then you just start shopping. The
links to all the mall stores tell you what percentage they return to
St. Peter. St. Peter will get a check from escrip, hassle free. For
all the Earn and Learn supporters who wish they could shop with
a credit card, now you can. Thank you for supporting St. Peter
Parish.
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Looking for a special
Christmas gift for that
“special someone” in your life?
Why not give them the gift of
going on retreat in February!
The February ACTS Retreat Dates are:
The Women’s Weekend will be held on
February 7th – 10th, 2013
The Men’s Weekend will be held on
February 21st – 24th, 2013
The cost of the retreat is $220.00.
The retreats are held at the Mercy Center and
each retreatant will be given a private room.
Please contact Cathy Herrmann at
314-822-1347 for more information or a
registration form.
You can also print out a registration form by
visiting our parish website at
www.stpeterkirkwood.org. Just look for
UPCOMING ACTS RETREATS on our home
page and click on it.
ST. PETER PARISH WELCOMES GRADE 1 PARISH FAMILIES TO 9:00AM MASS TODAY!
Today we welcome St. Peter families with students in Grade 1
this school year at the 9:00 AM Mass. Please greet our families
from St. Peter School and Parish School of Religion. In the
coming months we will welcome: Grade 2 on January 13th at the
9:00AM Mass, and Grade 8 on February 3rd at 11:00AM Mass.
Our second graders will receive the sacrament of Reconciliation
for the first time on Saturday January 26th. Our 8th graders begin
their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation in January.
Archbishop Carlson will confer the sacrament on May 1, 2013.
Please keep all of these students in your prayers! Contact
Jan Hartmann, Director of Elementary Faith Formation at
Ursuline Hall for information.
TODAY - SUNDAY St. Peter 7th grader, Griffin Lester, will be
holding his 9th Annual Hot Chocolate
stand on Sunday, December 16th, 2:00-
5:00PM. This annual tradition is located at
324 E. Bodley Avenue. Griffin hopes that
this year’s donations will put him over the
$10,000 mark in total donations. Again this year, donations will
benefit OUR LADY’S INN, a home for displaced expectant
mothers and their children. Please join Griffin for some home-
made hot chocolate and fresh-baked cookies.
GIVE THE GIFT OF A MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Don’t forget the gift that keeps on giving - for the rest of your
life! Consider the special Christmas gift of a Marriage Encounter
weekend and put the spirit of these holidays in your marriage all
year long. More details can be obtained about weekends on
February 1-3 or April 19-21 by just clicking on
www.stl-wwme.org or calling 314-469-7317.
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Monday, Christmas Eve,
December 24, 2012
Masses 4:00PM and 6:30PM
Monday, Christmas Eve
12:00 Midnight
(Music begins at 11:30PM)
Tuesday, Christmas Day,
December 25, 2012
9:00AM and 11:00AM
New Year’s Eve
Monday, December 31, 2012
5:00PM
New Year’s Day
Mary, Mother of God
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Mass Schedule
9:00AM and 11:00AM
Epiphany of the Lord
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Regular Saturday (5:00PM)
and Sunday Mass Schedule
7:30, 9:00, 11:00AM & 6:00PM
Bless your Door on Epiphany
Blessed chalk will be available
for you to bless the doors of your home.
20+C+M+B+13
Reconciliation Tuesday, December 18, 2012
following the 8:15AM Mass.
As always, Reconciliation is available
on Saturdays from 3:45-4:45PM.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Donated in Memory of and in Honor of:
Vernon Baldridge, Gene and Agnes DeSalme, Rita A. Dodson,
Mark K. Dodson, Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Matthews, Walter Dayhuff,
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Driscoll, Krista Drexler, Marge Bommarito,
Vince Bommarito, Jack Bommarito, Jimmy Bommarito,
Sandra Zanti, Bertha Traum, Vince Biedenstein, Dot Biedenstein,
J.J. Schorfheide, Karl Schorfheide, Bertha Jaegers,
Mary Julia Dix Smith, Robert Emmet Barrett, Frances Barrett
Larson, Jeffrey Dubuque Barrett, Bev Shortal, Joseph Funke,
Jeanne and Bud Meesey, Louise Mattli, Joseph Crowley,
Mary E. Crowley, Robert Delargy, Mary A. Delargy,
D.L. McIntosh, Warren E. Daniels, Bob McMullen,
Wehrstein Family, Lee Huesgen, Glenn Huesgen, Jack and Pat
Ripley, John Komotos, Sr., Julie Komotos, John Howell, Helen
Howell, Frank Moeller, Mary Moeller, Curt Weingartner,
Lawrence Fangmeier, Judy Heil Meyer, Niels Jensen, Barbara
Adamo, Deceased Members of the Downes Family and the Power
Family, Larry Fuse, Sr. and Sandy Fuse, Mary Villa, Lucielle and
Ted Jockenhoefer, Albert and Effie Villa, Earl Davis, Angel
Zardetto, Rosa de Zardetto, J.T. Giles, Lucille Rowley, Elmer
(Bud) Freund, The Nestor and Blind Family and Friends,
Marcella Curtin, Katie Costello, John Solari, Cejka Family, Bill
Powell, Dr. Laurence Hayes, Robert E. Fortel, Robert J. Fortel,
Gwazdauskas Family, D’Antonio Family, Koch Family, Sgouros
Family, Russo Family, Pauline Ponder, William and Robena
Spears Family, Henry and Hildagarde Spears Family, Edith
Kunkel, Linda Howe, David J. Kelly, Frances Hesse, Mel Pence,
Mike Gross, June Gross, Sue Perry, John A. Shaw, Richard and
Frances Hesse, Betty Wechling, Jacquelyn Salladay, Marge
Alferman, Bev Shortal, Joseph and Clara Pollard, Marie Schopp,
Charles Shell, Ray Laramie, Kelly Carr, Kristine Carr, and
Virginia M. Saputo, Donald Cavanaugh, Adolph and Eleanor
Cavanaugh, Fred and Anna Evers, Ted Westermann, Adele
Westermann, Parents, Husband, Friends and Relatives of Mary
Briece, Larry Tavis, Henry Stillman, Esther and Art Cramer,
Janet Meek, Barbara and Henry Stillman, James Short, the
Mottert and Chott Families, Those who provide service to our
needs everyday, Theresa and Paul Douthit, Edith Schrock,
Michael Douthit, Cindy Douthit, Alice Dale, Betty and Henry
Dale, Julius and Dorothy Meyer, Jeannine Prost, Bev Shortal,
Mary Jane and Frank Calvert, Jack Groll, Margo Skinner, Jay
Kammer, Mike Kammer, Tom Kammer, Julie Ann Komotos,
Robert A. Fassel, James Stokman, Ruth and John Kern, Edna and
Otto Kolodgie, Mary and Charles Dailey, Joe and Marilynn Preis,
Chester and Mary Davis, Frank and Marie Faller, George and
Mabel Trollope, Jack Kelly, Hubert and Kathryn Shafar, Edwin
Harding, Helen Lock, Albert Lock, Mary Beres, Alice Lang,
Chris Bina, Stephen Bina, Kenneth and Norma Kennedy, Albert
and Francis Bina, John A. Solari and August Bernsen.
PLEASE NOTE . . .
NO 6:00PM Mass on Sunday, December 23rd.
We will be decorating the church for Christmas.
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St. Peter PTO invites you to our 2013
Food ∙ Cash Bar ∙ Games ∙ Raffle ∙ Silent & Live Auction
Saturday, January 19, 2013 6:30-Midnight
St. Peter School Gym
$25 per ticket (includes $250 Funny Money and 1 raffle ticket) Early Bird Special: Purchase ticket(s) by Dec. 21, 2012 and receive
additional $50 Funny Money You can help by:
Purchasing a ticket Being an Event Sponsor Being a Gaming Table Sponsor Donating Auction & Prize Items
***All Proceeds Benefit a New Science Lab at St. Peter School***
Return this portion along with check made payable to St. Peter PTO to school office attn: Julie Golomski
____ YES!! I will attend, please reserve my ticket.
Please reserve _____ additional tickets.
____ Unable to attend, please accept my donation of $_________
Name_______________________________________________________
Phone_______________________________________________________
Email address_________________________________________________
Amount enclosed ________________________
December 16, 2012
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(1) Maria Martinez & Dennis Snyder
Save the Date
20/30 Something Trivia Night
January 12, 2013
7:00PM in the Cafeteria
Watch the bulletin for more information!
ST. PETER YOUTH MINISTRY Several high school teens from St Peter Youth Ministry will be
traveling to Washington, D.C. in January to attend the March for
Life to stand against the decision of Roe v. Wade. If you would
like to contribute to a scholarship fund to help those teens
attending cut some of the costs associated with this trip, please
contact Robby Francis at [email protected]
Want to help grow Catholic Religious Vocations? In addition to your prayers and our parish Traveling Chalice
Program, consider supporting two other organizations where
Catholic vocations are their mission. Join the St Louis chapter of
The Serra Club. www.serraus.org. or The Labouré Society, a
national Catholic non-profit organization that helps women and
men resolve student debt so they can start religious formation,
www.labouresociety.org. Contact parishioner Frank Moore if
you want more details at 314-724-6920 or
[email protected]. He’s a Serra member and on the
national board of directors for the Labouré Society.
Who is the 50+ community at St. Peter? *We are 50 years or older.
*We like being with other St. Peter parishioners who are age 50
& older!
What's required? A $10 annual membership fee - that's it!
To join, please email Kay Komotos, [email protected], or
come to one of the meetings! You can also mail dues to:
Charlene Henke; 439 N. Geyer Road, 63122 or to
Kay Komotos; 144 Maple Hill Lane, 63122.
WHAT’S COMING UP FOR 50+
THE CHICAGO TRAIN TRIP 50+ is planning a 2-night stay in Chicago! We will depart
Sunday, January 20, 2013 and return Tuesday, January 22, 2013.
Lodging to be determined. You do not need to be a 50+ member
to sign up. If you are interested, please email Kay,
The Traveling Chalice Program is designed
to pray for religious vocations. Parishioners are
asked to take the chalice home and display it in a
place of honor, where all throughout the week they
can notice it. Parishioners will pray around the
chalice every night for vocations to the priesthood
and religious life. Prayers for vocations will
accompany the chalice. You can choose which Mass your family
would like to receive the chalice. We have openings for the
Traveling Chalice in December. If you are interested in signing
up for a week please call Mary Carol Schilli at 314-520-0395 for
more information.
PARISH LIBRARY
Located in Ursuline Hall Hours M & Th 9:00am-3:00pm
Often open T, W, F 9:00am to 3:00pm
when no meetings are being held.
A Child in Winter: Advent, Christmas and Epiphany with Caryll
Houselander by Thomas Hoffman
From the 1st Sunday of Advent to the Baptism of Jesus, a
selection from Houselander and a scriptural passage introduce
each meditation, followed by a brief comment and closing prayer.
The Glory of Christmas by Max Lucado, Charles R. Swindoll,
Charles Colson, Terri A. Gibbs
Delightful illustrations by well-known artists and beloved authors
share the true meaning of Christmas - salvation, power for living,
relationship, encouragement, and more.
A Nostalgic Noel by Kay Cornelius
Four Christmas love stories from years gone by:
"Bittersweet" by R. Germany, "A Christmas Gift of Love" by
D. Mindrup, "Honor of the Big Snows" by C. Reece, and
"Cane Creek Christmas" by Kay Cornelius.
Christmas Stories for the Heart edited by Max Lucado and
Alice Gray
This heartwarming, tender, and uplifting treasury will renew
readers' faith, hope, and love this Christmas season.
These titles and many more are found in Sections G and H on
the library shelves.
STS. TERESA & BRIDGET FOOD PANTRY
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”
Mother Teresa
Today is our last opportunity to share Christmas joy with those
who are in need. We deliver St. Peter food donations tomorrow,
Monday, December 17th to Sts Teresa & Bridget.
As we prepare to celebrate God's infinite love by coming to live
among us, we must consider how we can share that love with
others less fortunate.
DROP OFF LOCATION ~
Candy and John Behl, 319 East Adams, Kirkwood (block and a
half east of the YMCA). Please donate cans that are no larger
than 30 ounces, anything larger is difficult to carry for all of us.
Spiritual Direction. . . Are you searching for a way to deepen
your relationship with God? Consider a companion to explore
your faith journey. Please call Mary Lou Bennett at 314-835-
1189 or email [email protected].
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EUCHARIST FOR THOSE WITH CELIAC DISEASE If you suffer from celiac disease, or have any wheat allergies
that prevents you from receiving the Body of Christ at Mass,
please send an e-mail to the address below with your contact
information so that we can inform you of how we are able to
provide low gluten hosts for you.
Please send an email to this address with “Eucharist” on your
Subject Line: [email protected].
ROSARY FOR THE USA We’re praying for bishops,
priests, the Supreme Court,
every citizen, government
officials, and all from Alabama to Wyoming! Our causes are for
leadership, wisdom, humility, contrition, and honor. We pray that
all of our God-given liberties will be respected and protected.
Please join your fellow parishioners every Sunday (except
holidays) at 4:30PM in front of Mary’s statue to the say the
Rosary. The Gathering Area is available when the weather is
inclement.
ST. PETER CHRISTMAS TREE LOT Come by and buy a Christmas Tree!!!!! The STP Tree
lot is open for business!!! All proceeds directly benefit
the youth of our Parish by helping offset the cost of
Athletic programs, Scouting Activities and Youth
Group. Please ask your friends and family to consider
purchasing their tree at St. Peter and help support our
youth.
Hours are:
Monday-Friday 3:00 - 9:00PM
Saturday-9:00AM - 9:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM - 9:00PM
Thanks in advance for your support!
PLEASE NOTE . . . We are now running a NEW Pray for All the Sick list. These
names will remain on the list for 4 weeks then automatically be
deleted. To be included on this new list, you need to call the
Parish Office 966-8600. A call to the Rectory Office is necessary
to request additional weeks.
Nancy Zoellner (1)
Ilona Horn (4)
Julia Simpson (3)
Please pray for the safety and well being of
the following loved ones of our parishioners
who have been called to military service:
Charles E. Williams II, US Army Warrant
Officer, Cpl. John R. Weber, III, USMC,
Major Matthew Kelly, Michael C. Wood, Army, Airman Joseph
Sidlo, M/Sgt Don Haga, A/C Christine Haga, 1st
Lt. Colin Moran,
Army, Sgt. Erik Thompson, Warrant Officer Alicia G. Mejia-
Adkins, Sgt. 1st
Class Michael Adkins, U.S. Army Capt. Nicholas
Jablonski, USMC, Sgt. Mark Nitz, USMC, Capt. Mark Jackson, IV,
LCPL Peter Lucier, 2nd Lieut. Jeremy Reynolds, U.S. Army,
Pfc. Josh P. Stack and Capt. Christopher Moskoff, U.S. Army,
Col. Jim Moore.
TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE
“And this is my prayer: that your love may increase ever more
and more in knowledge and every kind of perception, to discern
what is of value…”
(Philippians 1:9-10))
Glittery holiday ads can blind us to our stewardship values and
distort our needs and wants. It is important that during this
season of endless buying we remember that each of us also has
the need to give back to God.
Offertory for December 9, 2012
Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 1,976
377 Envelopes Returned $23,106.
Loose Donations $ 1,780.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"Holy Church exacts the profoundest reverence
before the Blessed Sacrament, especially when it
is exposed. Silence must then be still more
absolute, one's behavior still more respectful; the
restraint of keeping recollected is already by itself
a beautiful homage of virtue." St. Peter Julian
Eymard
The following Holy Hours are in need of an adorer:
Monday 7:00PM
Tuesday 11:00AM
Wednesday 11:00AM & 9:00PM
Thursday 3:00PM & 6:00PM
Friday 6:00AM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM & 8:00PM
The following Holy Hours are in need of a partner:
Monday 6:00PM
Tuesday 7:00AM, 2:00PM, 4:00PM & 7:00PM
Wednesday 7:00PM
Thursday 11:00AM
Friday 6:00PM, 9:00PM
Please call Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347.
Please remember the deceased and their loved ones in your
prayers: Gregory Kowert, husband of Cathy Kowert.
Georgia Spencer, mother of Ginny Nobel.
Bernadine Sidlo, mother of Phillip Sidlo.
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December 16, 2012
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL'S AUTO DONATION PROGRAM
If you have a car, boat or motorcycle you no longer need or use,
please consider donating the vehicle to Vinnie's Autos, a vehicle
donation and transfer program of the Society of St. Vincent De
Paul. If you would like to donate or help us in this mission,
please telephone Greg Marino, Vinnie's Autos Program
Coordinator at 314-881-6005 or email to [email protected].
You can learn more about this program by going on our website:
svdpstl.org. Thank you.
A REMINDER REGARDING SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Sr. Mary Jacqueline Pratt, OSU can be reached at 314-686-1781
PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO ADVERTISE IN OUR CHURCH BULLETIN!
FITZGERALD ROOFING CO DENNIS FITZGERALD / PARISHIONER
314-822-9599
322 Leffingwell, Kirkwood
PEACE IN MOTION . . . Tai Chi is back! Join the Peace in Motion classes at 9:00AM on
Thursday in Ursuline Hall. Just $5 a class. Learn gentle
movement that clears the body of tensions, focuses the mind, and
renews the spirit.
St. Peter
Yoga Fusion Class
St. Peter Yoga is back with a different format. We are offering a
yoga fusion class which is mostly yoga with some added core
work. The class is taught by Catherine Enslin of St. Peter Parish.
Catherine is an AFAA certified group fitness instructor and an
ACE certified personal trainer.
Date: Tuesdays December 4, 11, 18 – No classes December 25 &
January 1
Time: 5:30 to 6:30pm
Cost: $15.00 for 3 week session
Drop in classes are $8.00
Class minimum is 10 people
signed up by December 4
Location: Msgr. Deutschmann Room
To register and pay for the classes contact Cathy Herrmann at
314-822-1347. Payment for class minimum of 10 people is due
by December 4.
SILVER STREAKS EXERCISE PROGRAM AT ST. PETER… Come join us on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in
Ursuline Hall in the Msgr. Deutschmann Room.
This is a good hour-long workout that isn’t too strenuous. It will
get you moving and keep those joints mobile. Silver Streaks is a
chair-based class to benefit people with arthritis, stiffness or who
just want to keep moving. Maybe you are looking for something
to get you started, to go with your walking program or to add
some variety. The program is designed to improve overall
flexibility, balance and strength. Try it, you will like it. Cost is
only $5.00 per session, payable on the day you attend. The
instructor, Holly Ohmes, is certified by the Arthritis Foundation.
For questions, please call 822-1347, Cathy Herrmann, Secretary.
THE YOUNG CATHOLIC MUSICIANS The 35th Annual Christmas Concert of
The Young Catholic Musicians will be
performed at Seven Holy Founders
Church in Affton on Friday, December
28, and Saturday, December 29, from 7:30PM - 9:00PM.
Tickets are $5 (General Admission) and $10 (Reserved). No
tickets will be sold at the door.
The Narrators will be:
Friday, December 28th, Bishop John Gaydos, of the Diocese of
Jefferson City.
Saturday, December 29th, Mr. Roche Madden of Fox 2 News.
Ticket information: call Mrs. Mary Smith at 314-962-9260 or
send in your ticket order to YCM/Attn. Fr. Bruce Forman,
1919 South Seventh Street, Saint. Louis, MO 63104.
FOR YOUR QUILTING NEEDS . . . Rely on St. Peter Quilters. We do patchwork
and embroidered tops. If necessary, we can
assemble embroidered blocks into beautiful quilt
tops. Also, baby quilts for sale.
For more information, call Theresa at 314-821-8433.
ST. LOUIS REVIEW SUBSCRIPTION 2013 YOUR FAITHFUL SOURCE FOR CATHOLIC NEWS
The St. Louis Review is the official newspaper of the
Archdiocese of St. Louis. For $23.00 a year, your weekly copy of
the Review will keep you in touch with the Church in St. Louis,
across the nation and around the world.
Please use the subscription renewal envelope in your envelope
packet (or write your check for $23.00 to the parish - mark it
‘Review’ - include your name and mailing address) and return it
in the Sunday collection.
