P S C Fr. Chuck Barthel, Pastor cbarthel@marymother.org Deacon Richard Coffman dcoffman@marymother.org Deacon Robert Smerek bsmerek@marymother.org Deacon Randy Howe rhowe@marymother.org

A S Ann Garavaglia agaravaglia@marymother.org Mary Brutcher mbrutcher@marymother.org bulletin@marymother.org Amanda Nielsen anielsen@marymother.org

D L Nate Jackson njackson@marymother.org

D R E Cheryl Degenhart cdegenhart@marymother.org

Y M Clare Ernst cernst@marymother.org

M Greg Klobe gklobe@marymother.org

F C N Michele Venable parishnurse@marymother.org

C S C Amanda Nielsen anielsen@marymother.org

P A O H 5901 Kerth Road, St. Louis, 63128-3705 (314) 894-1373 fax: (314) 894-3801

Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am. — 4:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Website: www.marymother.org

M S www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/MMOCSTL

C G S St Simon the Apostle Catholic School 314-842-3848

S . V P H L 314-289-6101 #2228 or svdp@marymother.org 

F D Faith Direct is our online giving vendor. To enroll or to

change your current level of giving, please call 1-866-507-8757. Our parish code is MO56.

P P C 2020-2021 — please refer to the directory or call the office

for a phone number for a council member— Leadership Team

C Gary Leiendecker pcchair@marymother.org

V -C Dave Baranowski pcveep@marymother.org

S Sandra & Howard Hoffman pcsec@marymother.org

P P C C A F Mary Gudinas

adfin@marymother.org

C F Kim Blackford formation@marymother.org

C S Rob Telthorst service@marymother.org

M D Jeanne Rothermel discipleship@marymother.org

H M Mary Ann Schulte health@marymother.org

L Carol Mason liturgy@marymother.org

S Becky McDonnell social@marymother.org

Y Maura Clancy youth@marymother.org

R P outreach@marymother.org

S B Infant baptisms are celebrated throughout the year except during the season of Lent. Parents are to be registered members of the parish and are encouraged to call the rectory for an initial appointment during the pregnancy.

C I A Any adult seeking to become a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church is invited to call the rectory.

S M Arrangements for the Sacrament of Marriage are to be made by the prospective bride and groom with the priest or deacon at least nine months before the wedding.

Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:30 — 4:15 pm each Saturday or by appointment.

A S Communal celebrations of the Anointing of the Sick are offered seasonally. Contact the parish office to request the sacrament for yourself or a family member .

M T

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. Mass in Church Saturday 4:30p.m. (Anticipatory) Sunday 9:00 a.m. & 11:00a.m

M D Rosary Daily after 8:30AM Mass Sunday 6:30PM in Caton Chapel

From the Pastor’s Computer …

Are you familiar with the 3M Company? Founded in 1902 as the Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co., today the products that we most readily associate with this multinational conglomerate are Post-It Notes, Duct Tape and Scotch Tape.

Lately, I have been thinking about three other “M” words that flow from our Pentecost celebration of last weekend. Those words are: Membership, Maintenance and Mission.

Membership is about belonging to a group or organization. When you join a group, sometimes there are fees to be paid, whether they be one-time or annual. There might even be some type of initiation ceremony. You also may receive discounts or perks because you are a member. For example, when checking out at Barnes & Noble, they ask if I am a member of their Book Club, which will give me savings on things that I am buying. There are even some organizations in which after you become a member, nothing else will be required of you and you can always claim membership in that organization or group!

These same things can be said about being a member of the Catholic Church and / or being a member of a parish. Baptism alone makes us members of the Church. Receiving the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist allows us to become a fully initiated member of the Church. One can stop practicing one’s faith or one can do or say something that removes you from being in communion with the Church (“excommunication”). But in the end, you are still a Catholic.

So, what are some of the perks that come with membership? Even though we may not know each other, we are “related,” for “we are one body, one body in Christ, and we do not stand alone.” (John Michael Talbot) Moreover, in the words of St. Paul, when one member of the body rejoices, they all rejoice; when one member is suffering, they all suffer. We are also invited to not just be receivers of sacraments, but we are called to be active participants in the celebration of the sacraments.

Later on in June, I will share some other reflections on maintenance and mission. Until then, ask yourself these 2 questions: What does it mean for me to be a member of the

Catholic Church, to be member of this parish? What are some of the perks that come with

membership?

Monday, May 31 — Memorial Day

Mass on Memorial Day will be at 9:00 am.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday.

ACA Update There are three numbers that I look at each week when I receive my ACA Update. They are: Amount pledged — % of pledge cards returned — # of new donors. As of Tuesday, May 25, those numbers are:

Amount Pledged: $89,604 > Goal = $90,004

Pledge Cards Returned: 25% > Goal = 30%

New Donors: 36 > Goal = 67 Just as you might do, the eyes of each pastor gravitate towards one of those 3 numbers. The amount that you have pledged is amazing. That’s because your generosity is amazing. We have almost matched last year’s amount pledged with 3% fewer participants. I am also grateful for 36 new donors who have made a commitment to help those in need via the various ministries in our Archdiocese. The number I look to the most and wish was higher is the percentage of cards returned. As I have said before, what is most important to me is a returned pledge card, even if you are not able to make a financial pledge. The returned card says you have talked and prayed about your decision, and that you will pray for the success of the campaign. That’s all I could ask for! - Fr. Chuck Barthel

A Thank You! Dear Parishioners, I would like to thank everyone who donated to my Eagle Scout project. In total the Church generously donated $1,386. Through your donations, I have been able to accomplish the project of making 30 blankets for the City Hope St. Louis homeless shelter. Benjamin Torrence Eagle Scout candidate

Prayer Group every Wednesday night 8 to 9 pm in the Youth Room

June 2021

Sunday, June 13 Spiritual Night - teens requested another Spiritual

Movie 7 to 9 - may start earlier depending on length of the movie. Movie to be determined.

Sunday, June 20 NO YOUTH GROUP - FATHER’S DAY Sunday, June 27 Service Project in the afternoon – Put together

packages of treats for First Responders. Fire and Police.

Mary Mother Youth Group June 2021 Parish Nurses Corner

CDC Guidelines:

We are adjusting to CDC’s latest new guidelines r/e mask mandates 2 weeks ago. Children over age 2 and adults who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19 are to continue to wear properly fitting masks and maintain distance of 6 feet from others. Mandates have been lifted for those who have received the vaccine. They are not required to wear a mask or maintain 6 ft. distance when out although certainly can continue precautions. It is recommended that anyone with a compromised im-mune system continues to wear a mask. Other chang-es: Students in school, whether vaccinated or not, may be closer in distance to one another (now 3 ft. apart). But any who are over 12 years old and vaccinated, are not required to wear a mask unless it is required in school. Currently, all schools, to my knowledge, still require this. Many businesses have increased capacity. However, if specific adherence is indicated by federal, state, or local businesses and workplaces, all guidance toward mask wearing remains. Source: www.cdc.gov entitled “When you’ve been fully vaccinated.” Much in-formation is given on this website and we are encour-aged to check it often for updates. Request vs. requirement:

Many who have been vaccinated have a new sense of “freedom” in choosing to not wear a mask. However, others may wish to continue even if vaccinated. Per-haps each situation determines our actions. Example: If not in close proximity, and not talking to others, would I feel comfortable keeping mask off? When in a setting where I am close to and am talking with others, would I want to put the mask on, especially if “others” I am talk-ing with are not wearing a mask? We are still learning from this pandemic.

May Our Lord’s Peace Be With Us All! Michele, your Faith Community Nurse

The parish office will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021

in honor of the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice

for our country.

Mass will be celebrated at 9:00a.m.

“May we never forget our fallen comrades.

Freedom isn’t free.” Sgt. Major Bill Paxton

STUDENT FORMATION

May 30

TODAY IS FEAST OF THE HOLY TRINITY

The mystery of the most Holy Trinity is a basic doctrine of Faith in Christianity, understandable not with our heads but with our hearts. It teaches us that there are three distinct Persons in one God, sharing the same Divine Nature. Our mind cannot grasp this doctrine which teaches that 1+1+1 = 1 and not 3. But we believe in this Mystery because Jesus who is God taught it clearly, the Evangelists recorded it, the Fathers of the Church tried to explain it and the Councils of Nicaea and Constantinople defined it as a dogma of Christian Faith. There is a very old and much-repeated story about St. Augustine, one of the intellectual giants of the Church. He was walking by the seashore one day, attempting to conceive of an intelligible explanation for the mystery of the Trinity. As he walked along, he saw a small boy on the beach, pouring seawater from a shell into a small hole in the sand. "What are you doing, my child?" asked Augustine. "I am trying to empty the sea into this hole," the boy answered with an innocent smile. "But that is impossible, my dear child,” said Augustine. The boy stood up, looked straight into the eyes of Augustine and replied, “What you are trying to do - comprehend the immensity of God with your small head - is even more impossible.” Then he vanished. The child was an angel sent by God to teach Augustine a lesson. Later, Augustine wrote: "You see the Trinity if you see love." According to him, the Father is the lover, the Son is the loved one and the Holy Spirit is the personification of the very act of loving. This means that we can understand something of the Mystery of the Holy Trinity more readily with the heart than with our feeble mind. Evagrius of Pontus, a Greek monk of the 4th century who came from what is now Turkey in Asia and later lived out his vocation in Egypt, said: "God cannot be grasped by the mind. If God could be grasped, God would not be God." http://frtonyshomilies.com/ Taken from: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2019-06/sunday-reflections-16-june-2019.html PSR REGISTRATION FOR THE 2021-2022 PSR SCHOOL YEAR IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED! Faith is a lifelong journey. Mary Mother of the Church is grateful and privileged to have the opportunity to share this journey with you, and to partner with you in the faith formation of your children. The Parish School of Religion (PSR) is for all children in grades 1 through 8 who attend a public or private non-Catholic school. Current PSR families received an email from the Religious Education office with the updated/revised registration form to register their child(ren). If you are a new family to the program, you can download the registration from the parish website, pick up a form in the vestibule of church, or call Cheryl Degenhart, the Director of Faith Formation (314-894-1373 ext 218) for more information.

ROCKY RAILWAY VBS – JESUS’ POWER PULLS US THROUGH – JULY 12-16 Send your kids on a mountaintop adventure! At Rocky Railway VBS, kids discover Jesus’ power can pull them through life’s ups and downs. Rocky Railway is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life. VBS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Registration forms can be found in the vestibule of church or on the parish website. Return VBS registration forms to the parish office by June 15.

SVDP SCRAP METAL MINISTRY….

Continues to support Neighbors in need. If you have any metal item, working or non-working, that you’d like to donate, please drop it off anytime behind the Mary Mother annex located just to the north of

the church campus. If you have any questions, call Dick or Carol Drury at 314-849-8788. All metallic items are acceptable except TV’s.

STEWARDSHIP Grateful and Generous

Contemplative Corner #215

May 23, 2021 PENTECOST

Sunday Stewardship $ 4,227.00 Gifts-Stock, RMDs, Charitable Giving $ 0.00 Faith Direct $ 7,991.05 Total Sunday Stewardship $12,218.05 May 2021 Weekly Budget $13,663.00 Over <Under> Budget <$ 1,444.95> YTD Over <Under> Budget $65,705.16 Major Project Fund $ 691.00 Faith Direct $ 754.50 Total Major Project Fund $ 1,445.50 May 2021 Weekly Budget $ 905.00 Over <Under> Budget $ 540.50 YTD Over <Under> Budget $26,568.01

Please remember Mary, Mother of the Church in your will or estate plan,

and please tell us when you do, so we can THANK YOU!

Andy Dapron reflects: Iconographer Andrei Rublev’s work The Trinity presents a rather striking image of the three Persons of the Godhead engaged in table fellowship. Looking at the image, I am reminded of times I have spent gathered at table with people I love, and I can connect quite readily to the ease with which delight must flow between the three Persons in the icon. In some ways, I think that the Trinitarian life we engage through contemplative practice is mirrored well by a great meal between friends: a time entered into with love, sometimes comforting, sometimes challenging, sometimes surprising. Along the way, things could get messy – there may be spills, and if you’re like me, you’ll end up covered in crumbs and sauce stains. Yet, because of the affinity we share for one another, the time is always valuable, and we never, ever rush. In true table fellowship, we want to linger, as the figures in Rublev’s icon surely do. Perhaps this is the best way to express the freedom available in contemplation: the freedom to linger in the comforting, surprising, challenging, messy, but always-worth-it Presence of God, long after the meal has ended, through the night and on into early dawn…

On a Lighter Note I'm working on a new typeface to be used for church bulletins........it's called the "Baptismal Font". Thought you would enjoy. Guess which parishioner with the initials DD came up with this gem.

READINGS FOR May 30 — June 6

Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20 Monday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14; Ps 112:1-2, 7-9; Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Ps 25:2-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 12:28-34 Friday: Tb 11:5-17; Ps 146:1b-2, 6c-10; Mk 12:35-37 Saturday: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20; Tb 13:2, 6efgh-8; Mk 12:38-44 Sunday: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 116:12-13, 15-18; Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

The Words of Everlasting

Life

This Week’s

Mass Intentions

SUNDAY MAY 30 9:00AM - Alex C. Ewy † 11:00AM - Our Parish Family

MONDAY MAY 31 8:30AM - Joe & Laverne Fuse †

TUESDAY June 1 8:30AM - Joanne Garavaglia †

WEDNESDAY June 2 8:30AM - Pat Demuth †

THURSDAY June 3

8:30AM - Oliver Baer, Jr. †

FRIDAY June 4 8:30AM - Roy Wakefield †

SATURDAY June 5 4:30PM - Joanne Garavaglia †

SUNDAY June 6 9:00AM - Our Parish Family 11:00AM - Patrick McKay †

† Denotes those who are deceased Host Families for June Devotions for the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima are: 5/30 - 6/06 Pam & Rodney Biehl 06 - 12 Joan Crawford 13 - 19 Anita Anton Please consider signing up for the weeks of 6/20, 6/27 and 7/4.

THE FATIMA MINISTRY AT MARY MOTHER

This ministry, which started over 30 years ago by parishioner Gloria Williams, is indeed a blessing for ALL who participate. Please consider hosting her. Remember, to Host the Fatima Statue, you can now go to Sign-Up Genius on https://www.marymother.org to sign up, or contact Carolyn Messler (712-2042) or Gina Norrenberns (435-9107). If you do not drive /or are otherwise unable to pick up the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, again, please call Carolyn or Gina, and they will arrange for you to receive her.

MMOC Sensational Seniors 1st Luncheon of 2021

Brown Bag Lunch

Date: Thursday, June 3 Start time: 12 Noon Where: MMOC South Parking Lot (next to Reilly Center) in every other parking space Capacity: 40 spaces Bring you own: lunch, drink, chair, table, etc Sign up Genius: required Rain date is: June 10th Upon arrival you will be directed to every other space to accommodate car and/or your chairs and table. End time will be left to attendees at their pleasure to socialize further!

May Milestone

Anniversaries

The Run for Life & Learning, benefiting

Birthright

STL is June 5! Join us for the in-person, socially-distanced event at Creve Coeur Lake on June 5,

featuring a chip-timed 6K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, and ¼ Mile Kids Run with FREDBIRD. Or participate on your own anywhere, any time from June 1 through June 6! To register or donate, visit runsignup.com /run4lifeandlearning. Proceeds enable women who are financially stressed by an unplanned pregnancy to continue their education and make better lives for themselves and their families.

Summer Food Drive for

Rock Church

The drive will be June 13. Donations of personal care items, detergents, toilet paper, paper products, soap and cleaning supplies are very much appreciated as they cannot be purchased with food stamps. Canned pasta, peanut butter, jelly and canned fruit are always among the most requested items. Please place your bags in the large metal crate in the vestibule. If you prefer, you can send a check made out to Mary, Mother of the Church to the office. In the memo line note Rock Church and send it to: MMOC at 5901 Kerth Road, St. Louis MO 63128. Your continuing support for our friends at Rock Church is appreciated. If you have a truck and could help transport food to the Rock Church, please contact me. Questions, call Lori Fick, 314-691-9335.

June Milestone Anniversaries Years Name Wedding Date 5 Steve & Julia Berger 06/11/2016 5 Justin & Stephanie Schoemehl 06/30/2016 5 David & Kristin Vergano 06/17/2016 10 Ryan & Abbi Kirchner 06/04/2011 15 Gabe & Lauren Rees 06/24/2006 20 Mark & Heather Kotcher 06/30/2001 20 Thomas & Kelly Reuter 06/16/2001 20 Dennis & Maribeth Ruggeri 06/23/2001 25 Christopher & Angelia Day 06/01/1996 25 Tony & Mary Ellen Roungon 06/15/1996 30 David & Julie Jones 06/01/1991 30 John & Karen Sanborn 06/01/1991 35 Chris & Judy King 06/06/1986 35 Butch & Karen Williams 06/14/1986 40 Timothy & Sharon Sedlack 06/20/1981 45 Dennis & Cyndee Allen 06/04/1976 45 John & Ruth Newsom 06/11/1976 45 Dave & Sharon Oster 06/05/1976 50 Tom & Diane Abernathy 06/19/1971 50 Rob & Sue Churchill 06/11/1971 55 John & Phyllis Ziegler 06/04/1966

Pray for Those Serving in the Armed Forces

M SGT. Brian Allen – Son of Dennis and Cindy Allen SPC US Army Kyle Bean-Great-Nephew of Rich & Barbara Hantak Lt. Timothy Clemens - Grandson of Vivian Burlison Chris Conkel - Grandson of Joe & Betty Follmer George Eifert II - Son of George & Ruby Eifert George Eifert III - Grandson of George & Ruby Eifert Capt. Patrick Fitzgibbons - Grandson of Carlene Maurath Nick Frank - Nephew of Michelle Frank Tyler Allen Genasci - Grandson of Joe & Ev Reker John Patrick Gress - Grandson pf the Dohacks Capt. Ed Hubbel - Friend of the Rogers Family Capt. Timothy J. Kinmartin Jr.-Son of Tim and Anne Kinmartin Pvt. 1st Class Eric Kremer – Grandson of Ken and Sue Kremer Capt. Rodney Lammert - Son of Edward Lammert Clayton LaVoise - Grandson of George & Ruby Eifert Avt. Brittany Leicht - Daughter of Paul & Marie Leicht Aaron Marshall - Grandson of Jerry Marshall Andrew Missey - Grandson of Joe & Betty Follmer Lt. JG Mark Rapisardo - Grandson of Anna Rapisardo Lt. Col. Jim Rund - Cousin of Emily Schenk Ens. Daniel Stefans - Grandson of Gus & Janice Berry Capt. Marti Torres - Niece of Mark & Missy Dayton M. Sgt. Eduardo Torres - Nephew of Mark and Missy Dayton Cpl. Joseph Venable - Son of Robert & Michele Veneble Maj. Michael Villeneuve -Son-in-law of Don & Gerianne Kopac

Our Parish Story

We kicked off our 25th anniversary with a Mass on June 2, 1996, where some of the former priests and brothers who served at the parish returned for the celebration. The theme for the anniversary year was “The Spirit – Catch It, Live It, Share It.” The parish Homecoming, Mission and Auction were held later in the year to commemorate the anniversary. The auction was held at Bishop DuBourg High School on October 26, 1996. Proceeds benefited the parish’s building projects.

The Sisters of the Most Precious Blood are seeking to fill an opening for an Accountant. This full-time position plays a pivotal role within the finance department by managing the accounting system of the Sisters and their missions. Candidate will need to have several years of fund accounting experience with aptitude to perform the following:

maintain ledgers

prepare accounts

reconcile statements

prepare monthly reports

manage accounts payable

annual budget process

audit. Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required. Background in fund accounting and strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and accounting software is required.

For more information go to their website at:info@collaborativegovernance.org

Positions Available

Our Lady’s Inn Maternity homes has openings for:

Facilities Mantenance Technician

Program Director

Resident Support Staff For more information please visit their website at www.ourladysinn.org/career or email lgreen@ourladysinn.org

iJoan Caton, Bob Lieb, Ruby Eifert, Mari Gilb, Pat Honig, Rose Klier, Jim Hudson, Mary

Ullman, Marie Harthill, Dorothy Palucci, Helen Collins, John & Jean McEnery, Kathleen Riggio,

Fred Hohenberger, Kathleen Hadd Bonifant, Denise Kennedy, Amy Carroll Wolfe, Trudy Chellis

Daughter of Deacon Dick & Liz Coffman Daughter-in-law of Marie & Paul Leicht Sister-in-law of Deacon Dick Coffman

Mother of Steve Krieger Sister of Susan Krieger Brother of Linda Licata Mother of Maria Clancy Daughter of Mike Jarvis

Please contact our parish office when you or your loved one are better and want to be removed from the list. Thank you.

Prayers for our Beloved Deceased In your kindness, please pray

for the souls of

Jerry Meixer, mother of Pat Echlemeyer Jean Rozanski, mother of Archbishop Rozanski

May they rest in the eternal embrace of our Risen Savior.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

“The Lord is King; he is robed in majesty.” Psalm 93:1

We do not come before a ruler with an earthly crown. The majesty with which Jesus is robed in His perfect gift of selfless love, surrendering His life so that all who believe might be saved. Visit your Lord and King in His “royal palace” (the gilded monstrance) in our Caton Chapel.

Please consider giving yourself and Our Lord the gift of an hour of your time in quiet prayer and reflection. It will prove to be time well spent .

Our hourly Schedule is as follows: Tuesday 9:00AM - 8:00PM Wednesday 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Thursday 4:00PM - 9:00PM

Please call Pat Dean at 314-842-1887 to volunteer for a weekly time or if you have any questions regarding Adoration.

Now that many people have had their vaccines, hopefully more people will return to Adoration. Our hours are printed below. We especially need someone for the time slot of Tuesdays at 6 PM. Please call Pat Dean (314-842-1887) if you can be there at that time on a regular basis. Thanks to all who have been so consistent in adoring.

A Tithing Thank You from SSM Health – Footprints Program through Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital that helps children with life-threatening illnesses and their families to “live well” during the difficult journey Miracles happen here every day and none of those, big or small, would be possible without you. The generous support of our donors and friends is helping us transform the lives of the children and families of our region and beyond.

By supporting the Footprints Program, you are joining forces with our physicians, staff and volunteers to carry out our Mission: “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.” Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Sandy Koller, Chief Philanthropy Center

Save a Life. Contact Congress.

WHAT: Congress is trying to force Americans to pay for abortion.

HOW: The Hyde Amendment and similar laws have protected taxpayers from funding elective abortion for 45 years. Now, powerful members of Congress want to take away these laws that both Democrats and Republicans have supported for nearly half a century.

WHAT HAPPENS WITHOUT THESE PROTECTIONS? Billions of taxpayer dollars could be used to pay for abortion.

TAKE ACTION: Sign the petition to Congress at NoTaxpayerAbortion.com !

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

From Archbishop Rozanski’s Statement after the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict: “We acknowledge that the verdict in this trial does not erase the pain we have all felt as we witnessed someone needlessly die in such an inhumane manner. It also does not eradicate the sin of racism in our community, nation and world.”

For self-reflection: Does this statement line up with what I think and feel? Can I find a way to discuss the verdict with people with whom I both agree and disagree? Interested in joining the MMOC’s Peace and Justice Ministry?

Call or text Saralou Hendrickson 314-440-2020.

Annual Breast Cancer Healing Mass

Honoring all who have been affected by breast cancer. Survivors, patients, family, and friends are welcome.

Saturday, June 12, 2012, 9:30 a.m St. Mary Magdalen—Brentwood Father Jack Siefert, Celebrant A reception will follow.

Care for Creation Make Your Own Compost

Making your own compost for the garden can be both economical and satisfying. A compost bin can be built out of wood. The amount of dry/brown material such as leaves should be twice as much as wet/green material like fresh grass or vegetable scraps. Do not add dairy or meat as this will attract rodents. If the compost dries out spray it with the garden hose. It should also be aerated from time to time to aid decomposition. This can be done by turning it over with a garden fork. Finally, use the compost when it is fully decayed. Source: The PW Proven Winners Garden Book by Ruth Rogers Clausen and Thomas Christopher

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