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. Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 19, 2018

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 19, 2018

Phone: 314-781-1199 www.epiphanystl.org

Epiphany of Our Lord

Catholic Church 6596 Smiley Avenue

St. Louis, Missouri 63139

Pastor The Rev. Michael Rennier michaelrennier@gmail.com

Music Director Elizabeth Wildman

Plant Manager John Ellison johnellison11@aol.com

Parish Secretary Trish Nerviani trishnerviani@aol.com

Staff

Mass & Sacraments

Sunday Masses: 8:00 & 10:30 am

Weekday Masses

Monday through Friday: 8:00 am

Tuesday Evening Mass: 6:30 pm

Saturday Masses 8:00 am and 5:00 pm

Sacrament of Penance:

Saturday, 7:30-7:50 am

Sundays, 10-10:20 am

Tuesdays, 6-6:20 pm OR by appointment

Baptisms: Meeting first Thursday of the

month. Preregistration required.

Marriages: Contact the priest at least 9

months prior to the wedding date.

Funerals: To be arranged by contacting

the Parish Office.

Change of Address or Telephone

Number: Please call the Parish Office.

Bulletin Deadline: 4:00 pm Monday.

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LIVING OUR FAITH

Thank you to everyone who responded so generously to the announcement requesting Fall Festival volunteers this past week. We still need more help, so please do see if you have a few hours to come up sometime that weekend and pitch in. Fall Festival raffle tickets have been mailed out. Please consider purchasing some – this is the fundraiser that brings in the most money for us each year and helps us balance our annual budget. Altar Servers Wanted We would like to train some additional altar servers to help out, especially with the Sat evening Mass. There is no age minimum. Younger servers are encouraged to join and participate as much as they can, the older servers can handle the more difficult duties. You can serve as much or as little as you like. The way I see it, the more al-tar servers at Mass, the better! Let me know if you're interested and I'll do the training anytime. Children's Choir registration is now open online. The Children's Choir practices on the 2nd and 4th Tue of each month, 6:30-7:45 pm. PSR children are automatically enrolled, but the choir is for all of our parish children who would like to learn to sing and contribute to our Sunday worship. The Choir will sing at one Sunday Mass per month. PSR Registration is now open online. PSR begins with a parent-meeting and orientation for the kids on Tue, Sep 4 at 6:30 pm in the Church. They meet every Tuesday 6:30-7:45 pm through May. Interested in hosting a Donut Sunday? Let me know. I'm starting to make the fall schedule. It's a great and easy way to get to know new friends. Mass Explanations - Kids say their favorite part of Mass I asked children in the parish to tell me their favorite part of Mass. I was surprised that almost every child had a different answer. I guess we never know what they're seeing and remembering! “I like altar serving. I get to see everything.” "I like the songs that I can sing." "Big one Church. I see Jesus." “The part where you do the backwards circle.” [This stumped me for a minute. He means with the incense over the chalice at the preparation of the altar] “When we get to sing the Latin like we learned in children's choir.” [I do notice the kids sing those parts really loud!] “The elevation of the Host.” “Receiving Communion.” "Alleluia” [Before the Gospel] “When they’re getting it together!” [getting the altar ready because Jesus is almost here and we're preparing for him] “Piano.” [I think she mostly loves seeing Mrs. Elizabeth play the piano!] “Basement Church” [This took a minute to figure out. She means the children's liturgy] “From the beginning to the end.” [This is just pure flattery] “When you hold up the big chalice.”

Fr. Michael

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MICHAEL

Stewardship “Watch carefully then how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise…” EPHESIANS 5:15 A wise person recognizes that all we have and all we are comes from God. A wise person thanks God con-tinually throughout the day for all His many blessings. A wise person realizes that God has blessed us for a reason and that He wants us to help Him build His kingdom of earth.

Saturday Evening Mass Time Change

Please note: effective Saturday, September 1, 2018,

Saturday evening masses will be celebrated at 4 pm.

Covenant Network Are you interested in learning more about your faith? Tune into Catholic Radio on AM 1080 WRYT. Programming includes Holy Mass, devotions, Catechetics, live call-in shows, and much more. For a pro-gram schedule and a free CD call 314-752-7000.

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LIVING OUR FAITH

Pro-Life Matters Pro-Life Movie: "I Lived on Parker Avenue": 7:00 PM | 08/23/2018 - Join Pauline Books & Media, Missouri Right to Life, and the Respect Life Apostolate for a screening of "I Lived on Parker Avenue," a short documentary about a mother's agony in choosing what's best, the joy of a couple starting a family, and young man's search for where his life began. The mov-ie will be followed by a short discussion. Go to this link for details:http://www.pauline.org/Catholic-bookstores/ID/115/St-Louis-Missouri Project Rachel: Next Meeting Thursday August 23rd 7:00 PM. For more information contact Marisol 314-792-7451 mpfaff@archstl.org or STLprojectrachel.org. Project Joseph: For more information contact Chuck 314-974-6787 craymir@sbcglobal.net or STLprojectjoseph.org Respect Life Convention: It isn't too early to start planning for the 42nd Respect Life Convention on Sunday October 28 at the St Charles Convention Center. Keynote Speaker will be Ryan Bomberger founder of TheRadianceFoundation.org. More information to follow. Hope and Healing: “There is no grief like the grief that does not speak.” Henry Longfellow. The grief over an abortion experience is often so deep that it seems to be silent. Women and men may bear this burden for years thinking that there is no hope of forgiveness or peace. Project Rachel/Project Joseph offers free, private, professional counseling for anyone who is suffering because of an abortion experience. Call Project Rachel/Project Joseph at 314-792-7565 to begin your journey of healing and reconciliation.

St. Pat’s Salad We will be preparing salads for the St. Patrick’s Center again on Wednesday, August 22nd at 7:30 am in the gym kitchen. Please join us. As always cash donations are greatly appreciated!

Marriage Encounter Summer will be ending soon and that means getting children ready for school, raking leaves, football sea-son, etc. With all those responsibilities ahead, why not give your marriage some spe-cial time for just you as a couple, away from it all for a Weekend. Just pick up the phone to find out more about a Worldwide Marriage

Encounter weekend on Sep. 21-23, 2018 in St. Peters, MO. If you would like to apply or get more information, go to www.stl-wwme or call 314.649.7317.

Come Join Us! 8th Grade Visits at St. Lou-is University High (SLUH). Online pre-registration is required. Learn more at www.sluh.org or register today at apply.sluh.org. We can’t wait to meet you!

In honor of Senior Wellness Awareness Month Lindenwood Area Senior Ministry and the St. Louis Activity Center are co-hosting a Senior Wellness Fair. Please join us as we host community vendors who will provide a wealth of information and resources that will promote your

health and well-being. You’ll have the opportunity to get blood pressure, glucose, weight and pulse checks as well as a free preventive hearing screening. Tuesday, August 28th from 10:30am – 1:30pm at the St. Louis Activity Center (5602 Arsenal Street). No need to RSVP, just stop in and check out all the great resources, information and giveaways!

Senior Wellness Fair

When Mental Illness Hits Home This year’s conference will focus on the topic “Managing Mental Health Transi-tions.” The morning keynote session will be led by a panel of speakers who will share their personal stories about the challenges they face in dealing with mental health

transitions. The morning and afternoon breakout sessions will be conducted by mental health professionals, who will lead discussions on life transitions, aging transitions and crisis management. The afternoon general session will feature a performance by the comedy troupe “Stand Up For Mental Illness.” Lunch will be provided, and is includ-ed in the registration fee. The 2018 “When Mental Illness Hits Home” conference will provide valuable information and skills for anyone – individuals, families, caregivers and mental health professionals – who deals with issues having to do with mental health transitions. Friday, Au-gust 24 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Visitors Center Cost: $40 (lunch included) Illinois Continuing Education Units Offered for Attendance 5.25

A Guided Scripture Silent Retreat is sched-uled for Friday, September 21 at 7:00 pm to Sunday, Sep-tember 23, 2018 at 3:00 pm at 29446 Meadowlark South, Warrenton, MO 63383. A guided retreat includes considerable private prayer time, silence and soli-tude. The retreat directors are Sr. Ginny Jaskiewicz, CPPS and Sr. Carol Orf, CPPS. A free will offering and a non-refundable $25.00 registration fee are request-ed. Meals are taken in silence. Bring a Bible. This re-treat is open to women of all ages. The deadline for reg-istration is Friday, September 14, 2018. For more infor-mation or to register, call Sr. Carol Orf at 314-560-1028.

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LITURGIES & SCHEDULES

Sunday, August 19

• 9:00 am - Bible Study, CMR

• 10:30 am - Liturgy with Children, RBB

Sunday, August 19 8:00 am Maureen Merlo 10:30 am Parishioners

Monday, August 20 8:00 am John Jankowski

Tuesday, August 21 8:00 am Mary heuing 6:30 pm Kathleen Kennebeck

Wednesday, August 22 8:00 am Kathy Hatfield

Thursday, August 23 8:00 am Rev. Thomas J. Schaab

Friday, August 24 8:00 am Darrell Dilly

Saturday, August 25 8:00 am Michael Huelsmann (Good Intentions) 5:00 pm Irene Forness

Sunday, August 26 8:00 am Parishioners 10:30 am Richard Krull

Mass Intentions For The Week Our Parish This Week

Monday, August 20

• 7:30 am - 5:00 pm - GSA, Msgr. Sullivan Field

• 7:30 am -- 5:00 pm - GSA, Gym

• 10:00 am - Ladies Guild Card Social, AR

• 7:00 pm - Boy Scouts, Upper Hall

Saturday, August 25

Tuesday, August 21

• 7:30 am - 5:00 pm - GSA, Msgr. Sullivan Field

• 7:30 am -- 5:00 pm - GSA, Gym

Wednesday, August 22

• 7:30 am - 5:00 pm - GSA, Msgr. Sullivan Field

• 7:30 am -- 5:00 pm - GSA, Gym

• 7:30 am - St. Pat’s Salad Makers, Gym Kitchen

Thursday, August 23

• 7:30 am - 5:00 pm - GSA, Msgr. Sullivan Field

• 7:30 am -- 5:00 pm - GSA, Gym

Friday, August 24

• 7:30 am - 5:00 pm - GSA, Msgr. Sullivan Field

• 7:30 am -- 5:00 pm - GSA, Gym

• 3:30-6:30 pm - Dance, UH

Saturday, August 26

• 9:00 am - Bible Study, CMR

• 10:30 am - Liturgy with Children, RBB

Monday - Saturday August 20-25

• 7:30 am - Rosary, Church

Please Pray For the Homebound & Sick Of Our Parish

Readings for the week of August 19, 2018

Our Offering For the Week Of August 11-12, 2018

Sunday Collection General Fund .......... $3,077..00 General Fund Loose ..... $180.00 General Fund Online .. $1,324.00 Total ................... $4,581.00

Assumption ................. $67.00 Latin America .............. $62.00 Maintenance & Repair $152.00 M&R Online ................. $10.00 SVDP ...................... $480.00 SVDP ................ Online $55.00 Votive ....................... $69.00 Tuition Assistance ........ $17.00 Tuition Assist online....... $50.00 ........ $135.00(YTD) Endowment Fund ................ $ ................ $(YTD)

In your kindness, please pray for the repose of the soul of Wyatt Lee Yeager, son of Kelsey Tacchi. May his soul and the souls of all the faith-ful departed, rest in peace.

Our Dearly Departed

Korey Tacchi Joan Huelsmann Toni Berberich

Daniel Barr Ethan Sonderman Bob Metcalf

Jack McPherson Sheryl McPherson Nannette McPherson

Rev. Terry Borgerding

Dorothy Tetreault Brock Hart

Mark Price Larry Lopez Tracy Limpert

Dorothy Kaup Ken Wisniewski Patty Dunne

Sunday: Prv 9:1-6/Ps 34:2-3, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 [9a]/Eph 5:15-20/Jn 6:51-58 Monday: Ez 24:15-24/Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21 [cf. 18a]/ Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10/Dt 32:26-27ab, 27cd-28, 30, 35cd-36ab [39c]/Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/ Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [Ez 36:25]/Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Rv 21:9b-14/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 [12]/Jn 1:45-51 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7ab/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 10b]/Mt 23:1-12 Next Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23 [9a]/Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-69

Congratulations to our Men’s Club August Alpha Square Winners: $100 Bill Hof (C19) $25 Judy Hof (C18) $25 Judy Hof (C20) $25 Dick Suntrup (B19 $25 VVA #611 (D19)

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PARISH COMMUNITY NEWS, NOTES & EVENTS

The success of any fundraiser re-lies greatly on its volunteers. Such is the case with our Fall Festival (formerly Homecoming). For many years, we have been fortunate enough to have a large group of very dedicated workers for our Fall Festival. Unfortunately, for a vari-ety of reasons the number of vol-unteers in this group has started to decline. That’s where you come

in. While we would love to approach each and every one of you individually to ask for your help, time simply doesn’t allow this so we are sending out our plea through the bulletin. We desperately need and want your help! Besides helping out, this is a great way to get more involved with our parish. By volunteering to work Fall Festival, you will meet your fellow parishion-ers and get to know them better by working side-by-side. One of the positions we need to fill ASAP is that of the Set Up/Tear Down Chairperson. Duties for this posi-tion include: supervising the set up and tear down of the Fall Festival Booths which takes place from Wednes-day - Sunday (September 12-16) of Fall Festival. Hours on Wednesday & Thursday are from 6-10:00 pm; Friday from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and after closing of the Fall Festival (11:00 pm for about an hour); Saturday after closing 11:00 pm for about an hour; Sunday from ap-proximately 9:00 am until noon. You will not be com-pleting this task alone! There will be many hands on board to help! What we need from you is to supervise and help to be sure the task of set up and tear down is completed. Should you decide you can help out with this position, we will give you a detailed list of tasks and we will also have a previous committee member available to answer any and all of your questions. Please contact Trish at the parish office to volunteer for this or any other position for Fall Festival. Online sign ups will be available this week. Watch the parish website and facebook for the online link. Don’t use the internet? No problem, simply call Trish at the parish office to volunteer, 314-781-1199. We are sure to have a job to fit you!

$10,000 Fall Festival Raffle Tickets

The largest part of Epiphany’s profit from Fall Festival (formerly Home-coming) comes from our $10,000 Raffle. Raffle chances are sold for $100 per ticket (with the option to include 10 names at $10 per spot for a tenth of the prize). We also have a second prize worth $2,000. We only sell a total of 300 chances so your odds are really good! Please consider taking a chance on winning $10,000 or $2,000 by purchas-ing a Fall Festival raffle ticket. Can’t afford an entire tick-et, purchase a portion and we will add your name with others to complete an entire ticket. Tickets are starting to come into the office. Don’t wait send your ticket in today! Help us sell all 300 tickets by taking an extra ticket to work or to a family event and sell the $10 portions or maybe even an entire ticket! Proceeds from our Fall Festival help to keep our budget balanced for the year! Tickets can also be purchased online at: https://epiphanystl.weshareonline.org/

Fall Festival Volunteers

Needed

Insurance policies are often bought by individuals or couples with young children to help insure that, in the event of an untimely death of one or both parents, resources are available to help raise the children. Frequently, these policies have an investment element to them as well, which may be borrowed out of the policy for major expenses such as college tuition. Thankfully, in many cases, the insurance never becomes necessary for either of these purposes, which leaves many people trying to figure out what to do with policies that they no longer need. Why not consider a gift of such a policy to Epiphany? If an outright gift of such a policy (i.e., one in which you retain no rights in the policy) is made during your life, you may receive an income tax deduction (subject to certain limitations) equal to the lesser of your investment in the policy (total premiums paid) or its cash surrender value. You may even deduct (again subject to certain limitations) ongoing premiums you pay on the policy on behalf of our parish. Alternatively, you may just wish to name our parish as beneficiary at your death, which will be deductible for estate tax purposes (if applicable). This would allow you to retain the benefits of the policy during your life, but still benefit our parish at your death with funds that are no longer necessary for the care of your family. For more information on giving a policy to Epiphany please contact the Office of Stewardship and the Annual Catholic Appeal at 314.792.7680.

Consider A Gift of A Life Insurance Policy

Finding Joy in a Fearful World, Sr. Juliet Mouseeau, R.S.C.J.

Thursday, September 11, from 11:30 - 1:00 pm - II Monastero Banquet Cen-ter, SLU Campus, 3050 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63103. Cost is $25 per ses-sion (includes lunch). To register or for more infor-mation contact Diane Hen-derson at 314-256-8856 or Henderson@ai.edu Formerly known as

the Aquinas Roundtable, Dialogues was created to share our rich theological and spiritual heritage with alumni, donors, friends, and neighbors in the St. Louis area. The lectures are an opportunity for members of the public to benefit from the witness of those doing notable work in the field of theological and ministerial formation.

Ladies Guild

Card Social

Our monthly Card Social will be held on Monday, August 20th at 10:00 am in the Assumption Room.