HOLY MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00AM Weekday: M-F 6:30 and 8:15am, Sat 7am Holy day: 6:30 & 8:15am, 7:00pm

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: 1st Saturdays @ 7am Mass

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Tuesday 9:00am –3:00pm

RECONCILIATION: Following 8:15am Mass every Tuesday Every Saturday, 4:00-4:45pm

ROSARY: Every Saturday following 7:00am Mass, M-F following 8:15am Mass

PARISH OFFICE Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (close for lunch 12-12:30pm) PARISH STAFF Secretary ................... Nancy Caciano, ext. 100 stsimon@stsimonchurch.org Director of ................ Joe Dulatt, ext. 102 Operations & Finance businessmgr@stsimonchurch.org

Director of Music ...... Michelle Shaver-Krus, 314-606-4595 music@stsimonchurch.org Youth Ministry .......... ext. 128 youthministry@stsimonchurch.org www.stsimonchurch.org

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN: Maggie Moore ............ 314-842-3848, ext. 132 pgc@stsimonchurch.org

ST. SIMON PARISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: www.stsimonchurch.org 11019 Mueller Road, 314-842-3848, 2 Fax: 314-849-6355 Principal ......................Karen Folk, ext. 203 Admin. Asst. ................Rachel Genovese ext. 200 School Tuition .............Joe Dulatt, 842-3848, ext. 102 businessmgr@stsimonchurch.org

ST. SIMON PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION: 11019 Mueller Road 314-842-3848, ext. 241 Fax: 314-849-6355 Director .......................Julie Ferretti, ext. 212 psr@stsimonchurch.org

SIMON SAYS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER: www.stsimonchurch.org 11015 Mueller Road 314-842-3848, 3 Fax: 314-842-9829 Director Michele Snyder, ext. 300 simonsays@stsimonchurch.org

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! You may register by going to our website, www.stsimonchurch.org & selecting the ‘Parish Information’ tab, or by stopping in our parish office.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Second and Fourth Sundays following 11am Mass. Those seeking baptism, contact Deacon Dave Camden (842-3848, ext. 120) Baptism Instruction required for first-time parents.

B D : E T 9:00 . This schedule can change for

Holy Days and holidays. S : bulletineditor@stsimonchurch.org

St . Simon the Apost le CATHOLIC CHURCH Founded 1959

11011 Mueller Road, St. Louis, MO 63123 www.stsimonchurch.org phone: 314-842-3848 Fax: 314-842-9829 Pastor ................................... Rev. Brad Modde, ext. 117 frbmodde@stsimonchurch.org Senior Associate Pastor .... Rev. Clark Maes, ext. 110 frmaes@stsimonchurch.org Priest Retired ...................... Rev. Tom Santen, ext. 118 tsanten@stsimonchurch.org Pastoral Associate .............. Deacon David M. Camden, ext. 120 deacondave@stsimonchurch.org Deacon .................................. Deacon Paul F. Stackle, ext. 119

From your Cell phone: Text StSimonStrong to 84576.

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Sunday Readings The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 08

R 1 - Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was with child and wailed aloud in pain as she labored to give birth. Then another sign appeared in the sky; it was a huge red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and on its heads were seven diadems. Its tail swept away a third of the stars in the sky and hurled them down to the earth. Then the dragon stood before the woman about to give birth, to devour her child when she gave birth. She gave birth to a son, a male child, destined to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was caught up to God and his throne. The woman herself fled into the desert where she had a place prepared by God. Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have salvation and power come, and the Kingdom of our God and the authority of his Anointed One.” R 5 , 7 , 9 : PS45: The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in gold.

R 11 : PS45: The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in gold. R 2 - 1 Cor 15:20-27 Brothers and sisters: Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through man, the resurrection of the dead came also through man. For just as in Adam all die, so too in Christ shall all be brought to life, but each one in proper order: Christ the firstfruits; then, at his coming, those who belong to Christ; then comes the end, when he hands over the Kingdom to his God and Father, when he has destroyed every sovereignty and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death, for “he subjected everything under his feet.” G - Lk 1:39-56 Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your

greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, and has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever.” Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. P F I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only begotten Son of God, born of the Father, before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died, and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the Prophets. I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

St Simon the Apostle The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15, 2021 Jesus, Jesus, you are my Lord. Jesus, Jesus, you are the way. 3. Above, below and around me, before, behind and all through me, your Spirit burns deep within me. Fire my life with your love. Jesus, Jesus, be the warmth of my heart. Jesus, Jesus, you are the way. 4. You are the light in my darkness. You are my strength when I’m weary. You give me sight when I’m blinded. Come, see for me. Jesus, Jesus, you are my Light. Jesus, Jesus, you are the way. 5. I am your song and servant, singing your praise like Mary. Surrendered to your Spirit, “Let it be done to me.” Jesus, Jesus, “Let it be done to me.” Jesus, Jesus, you are the way. Copyright—OneLicense License #A735078-A Recessional: 5 , 7am, 9am: Hail, Holy Queen Melchoir Ludwig Herold

1. Hail, holy Queen enthroned above; O Maria! Hail, mother of mercy and of love. O Maria! Refrain Triumph, all ye cherubim; Sing with us, ye seraphim! Heav’n and earth resound the hymn: Salve, salve, salve, Regina! 2. Our life, our sweetness here below, O Maria! Our hope in sorrow and in woe. O Maria! 3. And when our life-breath leaves us, O Maria! Show us thy Son, Christ Jesus. O Maria! Copyright—OneLicense License #A735078-A E 11 : Immaculate Mary LOURDES HYMN 1. Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing. You reign now in heaven with Jesus our King. Refrain Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! Ave, Ave, Maria! 2. In heaven the blessed your glory proclaim; On earth we your children invoke your fair name. 3. We pray for our Mother, the Church upon earth, And bless, Holy Mary, the land of our birth. Copyright—OneLicense License #A735078-A

E 5 , 7 , 9 : Immaculate Mary LOURDES HYMN 1. Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing. You reign now in heaven with Jesus our King. Refrain Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! Ave, Ave, Maria! 2. In heaven the blessed your glory proclaim; On earth we your children invoke your fair name. 3. We pray for our Mother, the Church upon earth, And bless, Holy Mary, the land of our birth. Copyright—OneLicense License #A735078-A Preparation of the Gifts 5 , 7am, 9am: Hail Mary: Gentle Woman Carey Landry Introduction Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blest is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of death. Amen. Refrain Gentle woman, quiet light, morning star, so strong and bright, gentle Mother, peaceful dove, teach us wisdom; teach us love. 1. You were chosen by the Father; you were chosen for the Son. You were chosen from all women and for woman, shining one. 2. Blessed are you among women, blest in turn all women, too. Blessed they with peaceful spirits. Blessed they with gentle hearts. Copyright—OneLicense License #A735078-A Communion 5 , 7am, 9am: Servant Song Donna Marie McGargill, OSM 1. What do you want of me, Lord? Where do you want me to serve you? Where can I sing your praises? I am your song. Jesus, Jesus, you are the Lord. Jesus, Jesus, you are the way. 2. I hear you call my name, Lord, and I am moved within me. Your Spirit stirs my deepest self. Sing your songs in me.

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Please pray for the repose of the soul of Gina May Wiese, sister of Becky (Mike) Rathmann, Jackie Palazzolo, mother of Carolyn Hebenstreit, Dick Elchinger, brother of Nancy (Don) Schmid, and Sharon Hill. . May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

Preparation of the Gifts 11am: My Soul Rejoices Owen Alstott Refrain My soul rejoices in God, my Savior. My spirit finds its joy in God, the living God. 1. My soul proclaims your mighty deeds. My spirit sings the greatness of your name. 2. Your mercy flows throughout the land and ev’ry generation knows your love. 3. You cast the mighty from their thrones and raise the poor and lowly to new life. Copyright—OneLicense License #A735078-A Communion 11am: Bread of Life Rory Cooney Refrain I myself am the bread of life. You and I are the bread of life, taken and blessed, broken and shared by Christ that the world might live. 1. This bread is spirit, gift of the Maker’s love, and we who share it know that we can be one: a living sign of God in Christ. 2. Here is God’s kingdom given to us as food. This is our body, this is our blood: a living sign of God in Christ. 3. Lives broken open, stories shared aloud, become a banquet, a shelter for the world: a living sign of God in Christ. Servant Song Donna Marie McGargill, OSM 1. What do you want of me, Lord? Where do you want me to serve you? Where can I sing your praises? I am your song. Jesus, Jesus, you are the Lord. Jesus, Jesus, you are the way. 2. I hear you call my name, Lord, and I am moved within me. Your Spirit stirs my deepest self. Sing your songs in me. Jesus, Jesus, you are my Lord. Jesus, Jesus, you are the way. 3. Above, below and around me, before, behind and all through me,

your Spirit burns deep within me. Fire my life with your love. Jesus, Jesus, be the warmth of my heart. Jesus, Jesus, you are the way. Copyright—OneLicense License #A735078-A Recessional: 11am: Hail, Holy Queen Melchoir Ludwig Herold

1. Hail, holy Queen enthroned above; O Maria! Hail, mother of mercy and of love. O Maria! Refrain Triumph, all ye cherubim; Sing with us, ye seraphim! Heav’n and earth resound the hymn: Salve, salve, salve, Regina! 2. Our life, our sweetness here below, O Maria! Our hope in sorrow and in woe. O Maria! 3. And when our life-breath leaves us, O Maria! Show us thy Son, Christ Jesus. O Maria! Copyright—OneLicense License #A735078-A

DON’T FORGET — HAPPENING TODAY WALK ON OVER!

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Please pray for the sick & homebound, especially :

Gerry Kakta Hilda Kern Helen Keilholz Sheila Klein Joe Knese Jimmie Meinhardt Jack Mika Paul Noonan Jack Prange Joe Przybylski Ann Pusateri Jaidyn Russell Jack Sanders Don Schmid Dave Schneider Ginny Schweiss Bob Smythe Carol Spindler Carrie Taylor Stella Taylor Karen Thompson David Tornatore Linda Walker Ray Washausen Mary Weber Robert Wheeler Carol Wilk Susan Wrablik Kay Wittmaier-Bloss

Parish Stewardship of Treasure :

READINGS FOR THE WEEK of August 15th Monday: Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-7; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a; Ps 40:5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Ps 128:1b-5; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-21; Eph 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69

Fiscal Year Ending 6/30/22

Fiscal year 7/1/21-6/30/22 Week Ending 8/1/2021

Week ending 8/1/21 includes both Saturday & Sunday

Offertory Actual YTD 8/1/21

Budget YTD 8/1/21

Variance YTD 8/1/21

Offertory-Envelopes 41,983 52,548 -10,565

On-Line Giving 25,197 29,220 -4,023

Loose Offertory 642 867 -225

Total 67,822 82,634 -14,812

Offertory Actual w/e 8/1/21

Budget w/e 8/1/21

Variance w/e 8/1/21

Offertory-Envelopes 7,479 10,510 -3,031 On-Line Giving 4,514 5,844 -1,330 Loose Offertory 167 173 -6

Total 12,160 16,527 -4,367

Roy Albright Steve Altemeyer George Basler Lonnie Basler Jeanette Bauer Peggy Becker Sara Beerman Mary Ann Borage Don Bowe Greg Bowe Mary Bowyer Michael Brehmer Russ Bouchaert Marcella Buehler Paul Buneta Beverly Dent KC Deuser Joann Dorsey Dennis Duffin Katie Dunivin Jonathan Ferretti Karen Fonke Carol Giegling Cheryl Groeller Jack Hanewinkel Joey Hejnal Judy Hejnal Joanne Henderson Chris Hoey Linda Jackson Mike Johnston

St. Vincent De Paul Society:

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: In today’s Gospel, even the child in Elizabeth’s womb leaps with joy at the approach of Mary, the “lowly servant,” who by accepting God’s plan for her became blessed for all generations. With love for your neighbors who have nothing, look around your house to see what furniture, household items, and clothing you no longer use…and give it to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Names in Bold type are new this week.

MASS ON THE GRASS

Saturday, September 18th* A full evening of Parish Activities as we gather together:

• 5pm Mass (Bring a lawn chair or blanket as we celebrate the Eucharist)

• Hot dogs will be provided by the Knights of Columbus • Drinks will be provided by the Holy Name Society • Dessert will be provided by the Madonna Guild. • Music will play as we socialize together

Make an evening of it!

* - weather permitting; alternate date October 2nd

Message from Fr. Brad Stewardship - Community Outreach:

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We are FINALLY able to start bringing and preparing our own meals again at Sts Peter & Paul Meals

Program, beginning the month of June!! Please consider joining our mission to serve this underserved community, who live very close by our parish. The signup for August and September are out on our website at the following links.

8/18/21 - STS Peter & Paul Meals Program 9/15/21 - STS Peter & Paul Meals Program

If you have any questions, need help signing up, or want to sign up before a link is available, please call Diane Colona (314-488-1911) or Ken Goeddel (314-494-6290). Peace & Joy, The Stewardship Committee

Date Time Place 06/16/21 complete Sts Peter & Paul Meals Prog 07/14/21 complete Sts Peter & Paul Meals Prog 08/18/21 4-6:30pm Sts Peter & Paul Meals Prog 09/15/21 4-6:30pm Sts Peter & Paul Meals Prog 10/13/21 4-6:30pm Sts Peter & Paul Meals Prog 11/17/21 4-6:30pm Sts Peter & Paul Meals Prog 12/15/21 4-6:30pm Sts Peter & Paul Meals Prog

Scrip Gift Card Sales

SUPPORT ST. SIMON AND PURCHSE GIFT CARDS THROUGH THE SCRIP PROGRAM

• Order forms are available in the church lobby or can

be printed. Physical cards can be ordered with our paper Scrip Order Form. Please plan ahead as some orders may have a 2-3 week turnaround time.

• Orders for physical and/or e-cards can be placed

online at ShopWithScrip.com or through the RaiseRight mobile app. Click “Join a Program’. Enter our parish enrollment code. To obtain our enrollment code, or for questions about scrip sales, please contact Becky Goetz at babykmom@aol.com.

Please Note: Cards can be ordered via order form or after the 9am Mass until the start of 11am Mass .

Dear Parishioners, That time of the year has arrived – students returning to school! Some of us may have the reaction of wanting to cheer (those would probably be coming from parents!), while others of our community (probably those who are younger!) may want to groan. In either case, this is a hopeful time of the year with new beginnings and new opportunities. This weekend we offer our prayers of blessing upon all students, parents, teachers, and staff – may the Lord keep you and guide you, may He let his face shine upon you, and give you His peace! Last week, I wrote some dates into my calendar that I wanted to remember for 2022 – the Cardinals released their schedule, including their season opener and home opener. That reminded me – there are some dates we as a parish community need to remember for 2022 as well. The Covid-19 pandemic put a hold on our ability to gather for retreats, but now the Mercy Center has protocols in place to keep people safe and able to utilize the retreat center. We have a men’s retreat scheduled for March 31st – April 3rd, and we have a women’s retreat scheduled for July 28th – July 31st. I would hope all of us put those dates on our calendars. If you have never gone on an ACTS retreat, please consider attending the retreat in 2022; this would be a great way to renew your faith and deepen your relationship with our loving God. Maybe you could consider becoming a team member for these upcoming retreats, a great way to re-connect with your fellow parishioners and build up the Body of Christ here at St. Simon parish. Let us all keep those dates marked on our calendars and in our hearts, to pray for those who will attend the retreat, to pray for those who will support them as team members, to pray for the renewal of the Holy Spirit present in our parish through these ACTS retreats. Oh, and by the way, don’t worry about missing any Cardinal home games with these ACTS retreats – they will be in Pittsburgh and Washington DC during our next ACTS retreats! :) Have a safe, healthy, and holy week! St. Simon the Apostle pray for us! Sincerely,

REMINDER — GET YOUR CAR CLEANED TODAY!

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Congratulations to Karen Kintz. Her name was picked in this weeks Queen of

Hearts Drawing. She took Card #34. It was the 4 of Hearts

Karen won $100.00

Jack Pot is up to $2,400 with 52 Cards remaining Our next Drawing will be Wednesday, August 18th at 9pm. Get your Tickets at www.stsimonchurch.org/qofh.

Parish School of Religion (PSR): Registration for St. Simon PSR 2021/2022 is open!

For those students attending public schools, religion classes are provided on Monday evenings throughout the school year, 6:30pm-7:45pm for grades 1 through 7. This program educates children about the Catholic Church’s beliefs and practices, encourages a Christian attitude in daily life, and promotes an active participation in the liturgy of the Church. All sacraments are celebrated in the parish community together with the parish elementary school. PSR will start with a prayer service and meet your teacher on August 30th at 6:30. Online registration is now open at CLICK HERE: www.stsimonchurch.psrenroll.com

FIAT Women’s Group All women are invited for prayer and a talk presented by a Kenrick-Glennon Seminary faculty member on the third Thursday of each month. The next session will take place on August 19th, beginning with the rosary at 8:00 a.m. and followed by a talk presented by Fr. James Mason, President-Rector.

To receive updates about this and other Fiat Women's Group events, visit kenrick.edu/fiat.

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows – Visitors Center (IN PERSON)

When Mental Illness Hits Home - Surviving and Thriving

in These Turbulent Times Presenters: Dr. Bart Andrews, Ph.D., Dr. Olivia Johnson

and Mike Bushman Friday, August 27, 9 am - 4 pm

This annual conference is to help those journeying with people with mental illness. Presenters will speak on understanding suicide and suicide prevention. Cost is $40. Register online at snows.org/illness, visit snows.org/illness for a printable registration form or call 618-394-6281 to register.

Katy Trail Marian Pilgramage

Craving spiritual growth? Asking God to lead you down the right path? or perhaps you’re…

Pining for fellowship? Longing for more prayer time?

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions (or if we just grabbed your attention), try being led to Him through Her! Please consider joining us for a Katy Trail Marian Pilgrimage informational meeting:

------- Friday, August 27th at 5:00 PM -------

at Blumenhoff Winery 13699 South Highway 94

Dutzow, MO 63342

OR

-------Saturday, August 28th at 9:30 AM ------- at Saint Louis Bread Co.

880 Country Corners Shop Center at 147 Washington, MO 63090

And remember, if you’re asking God to guide your

footsteps, be willing to move your feet!

For more information, please visit our website at katytrailpilgrimage.com or send us an email at

MarianPilgrimage3@gmail.com

The volunteer team of the Dapron "ANDYCAP" van fund has received $43,453 in donations from family, friends, and faith families of Mary, Mother of the Church and St. Simon the Apostle parishes! We are 54.3% of goal due to your overwhelming generosity.

Thank you! God is great! All the time!

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) classes now forming!

• Are you interested in learning more about the

Catholic faith? • Do you struggle to answer questions about the

Catholic faith from non-Catholics? • Do you want to be able to better respond to fallen

away Catholics? • Do you know someone who might want to become

Catholic?

These sessions last an hour one night a week and are an excellent way to: • grow in faith; • learn more about the teachings of the faith if you

are already Catholic; • complete the process to receive the Sacraments if

you are not Catholic. Classes will begin in early October. Please contact Deacon Dave at 314-842-3848 (ext. 120) to register or for more information. There is no cost for this program.

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Simon Says is Growing.

Simon Says Early Childhood program is looking for full time and part time teachers to start this Fall 2021.

Teaching degree preferred or experience. The salary is determined by experience. Great benefits offered. We are hoping to be able to have our volunteers back as well.

Please send resume to: simonsays@stsimonchurch.org

or call 314-842-3848 ext. 300 or 301 to hear more about this great opportunity. We look forward to sharing the joy and love of teaching with our community.

Make a Consecration to St. Joseph In the midst of crisis, confusion, and fear, it's time to come home again to the patron saint of the Universal Church: St. Joseph. That's why the Vatican declared this year to be the "Year of St. Joseph." In honor of St. Joseph, and for his intercession in our lives, St. Simon will offer this 6 session program. We will start the week of September 27 and conclude the week of November 1 (All Saints Day).

There is a short daily reading (1-2 pages) and one meeting per week. (Optional supplemental reading is offered in the book.) Fr. Don Calloway leads us in this consecration. He shows us how we can entrust ourselves, our Church, and our world to St. Joseph's loving care—and then watch for wonders when he opens the floodgates of Heaven to pour out graces into our lives today! Please contact Deacon Dave at 314-842-3848 (ext.120) or Steve Brokaw at 314-323-7131 by September 7 to register. We will order books based on registration. Cost is $20 per book. We will plan to offer a daytime and evening session based on interest. You may also opt for independent study.

Holy Name News:

“The Rosary is the storehouse of countless blessings” St. Pope John

Paul II

The Rosary Project We now have over 60 families/individuals committed to saying one decade of the rosary daily for the intentions and growth of our parish and school. This group includes school families, long time parishioners, faculty members, and clergy. God is good!! Would you join us in this mission? It will only take about 5 minutes a day, but what God can do with that 5 minutes is immeasurable. The more families committed the more Rosaries being prayed. I believe God has great graces ready for St. Simon parish and school, so let us come together in one voice through the Blessed Mother and ask for them. Join in praying for our priests and deacons, our faculty, staff, students, parents, and for all our community’s intentions. Join us in asking that God will use our Parish and School to build His Kingdom and let us share His love with our neighbors. It is a small commitment, but with small offerings God does amazing things. Please be a part of this powerful prayer. “if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father.” Mt 18: 19 To sign up and for more information: Marla Wokurka / 314 607- 2577/ marlawo@swbell.net

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BULLDOG BONANZA RAFFLE WINNERS:

July $500 - Maggie Rutherford $150 - Donise Sagerer $100 - Michelle O”Connell August $500 - Lynn Kobe $150 - Rick Criswell $100 - Erin Lawrence

Men, women, and couples wounded by abortion are invited to attend the second archdiocesan Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat, August 20-22, 2021. Rachel’s Vineyard, offered through the Archdiocese of St. Louis Abortion Healing Ministry, has helped 320,000-plus women and men globally since its founding in 1993 by psychologist Dr. Theresa Burke (see https://rachelsvineyard.org/). A trained and compassionate team, including a priest and a professional therapist, will gently lead participants through the critical steps of healing after abortion and help them encounter the merciful love of Jesus Christ, the Divine Physician. The retreat will be held in a comfortable and prayerful setting in the St. Louis area, with proper COVID-19 precautions in place (exact location shared at registration). The cost is $50 to attend which includes two night’s lodging, all meals and materials. To register by August 16 or for more information, contact 314.406.0815 or hopehealing@archstl.org. All information and inquiries are kept confidential.

Mass Intentions

SCHEDULED LECTORS August 21st & Augsut 22nd

August 21 - 5 P.M Beth Bartolotta August 22 - 7 A.M. Tony Forcelledo August 22- 9 A.M. Paul Hemmann August 22- 11 A.M. Jennifer Meehan

Sunday, August 15

7:00am

Patrick Bryan

9:00am

For the People of the Parish

11:00am

Mark Sienkiewicz

Monday, August 16

6:30am

Leonard Sparks

Tuesday, August 17

6:30am

Leona Meczkowski

8:15am

Health of Mike Johnston

Weds., August 18

6:30am

Health of Raymond Lang

8:15am

Mark Sienkiewicz

Thursday, August 19

6:30am

Lenny Meyer

8:15am

Elene Woods

Friday, August 20

6:30am

Ryan Niehoff

8:15am

Annie Kamp

Saturday, August 21

7:00am

Georgine Siems

5:00pm

Donald Artz

Sunday, August 22

7:00am

For the People of the Parish

9:00am

Norris Roessler

11:00am

Catherine Winkeler

Alexander Ratzka

8:15am

W G Sun Aug 15, 2021 All Masses Backpack Blessing Where: Church 7am Mass Where: Church 9am Mass Where: Church 9:45am Scrip Sales Where: Vestibule 10am-12:30pm Sneak-A-Peek Where: School 11am Mass Where: Church 12pm -3pm 8th Grade Car Wash Where: Lower lot Mon Aug 16, 2021 6:30am Mass Where: Church 8:15am Mass Where: Church Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:30am Mass Where: Church 8:15am Mass Where: Church 9am Confession 9am Eucharistic Adoration Where: Church 3pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Where: Church Wed Aug 18, 2021 1st day of school- noon dismiss 6:30am Mass Where: Church 7am Men's Prayer Group Where: LCH 8:15am Mass Where: Church 6:30pm Bingo at Bandwagon Hall Where: Bandwagon Hall, 2151 Lemay Ferry Rd, Thu Aug 19, 2021 6:30am Mass Where: Church 8:15am Mass Where: Church 6pm KofC Officer's Mtg. Where: LCH 7pm Knights of Columbus Meeting Where: LCH 7pm KofC Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Where: Mary Room Fri Aug 20, 2021 6:30am Mass Where: Church 8:15am Mass- all school Where: Church Sat Aug 21, 2021 7am Mass Where: Church 1pm KofC Picnic Where: Pavilion 4pm Confessions 5pm Mass Where: Church Sun Aug 22, 2021 7am Mass Where: Church 9am Mass Where: Church 9:45am Scrip Sales Where: Vestibule 11am Mass Where: Church 12:15pm Baptism- Camden Where: Church 5:30pm Scout Meeting Where: LCH

Eucharistic Adoration Schedule :

Every Tuesday we pray the "Chaplet of Divine Mercy", in song during Eucharistic Adoration at 3:00-3:30. Jesus Promises Great Graces through His Image and praying the Chaplet.

Eucharistic Adoration Assigned Schedule August 17th - 3rd Tuesday 8:45 - 10:00 am Joan Wittmaier (weekly) Betty Hinkamp (weekly) 10:00 - 11:00 am Carolyn Wheeler (weekly) Janet Konert 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Barb/Bruce Schoenig (weekly) Donna Robbins (weekly) 12:00 - 1:00 pm NEED HELP (WEEKLY) Linda Jackson 1:00 - 2:00 pm John Hoernschemeyer (WEEKLY) Vern Werner 2:00 - 3:00 pm Geneva Barnowski (weekly) NEED HELP 3:00 - 3:20 pm (Chaplet) Diane Colona (weekly) 3:00 – 3:30 pm Diane Colona (3:00-3:30) (weekly) NEED HELP