Father Edward J. Stanger was born to Albert and
Marjorie Stanger June 6, 1964, or as he likes to say,
6/6/64. His mother was one of thirteen children and he
was the fifth of five children, one sister and four brothers,
all born within a six year period. His father is 93 and his
mother was recently received into the arms of Jesus
(10/6/2011) at the age of 84 years. Their home was in St.
Timothy Parish in Affton. Faith was a big part of the
Stanger family.
He thought of being a priest when he was a child,
but he thought of being many other things too. In later
years while attending St. Mary’s High School, he began
seriously considering the priesthood. Making his deci-
sion, upon graduation he entered College Seminary in
1982. He then completed his education at Kenrick Semi-
nary to Ordination on January 12, 1991.
His Priestly assignments started as Associate Pas-
tor at Sacred Heart in Olde Town Florissant in 1991 to
1995. He was then assigned as Secretary to Archbishop
Rigali from 1995 to 1997. He resided at St. Margaret
of Scotland in South St. Louis and St. Rapha-
el Parish in St. Louis Hills. Following
this he was assigned as Associate
Pastor to Queen of All Saints in
Oakville (1997-2002) and then
returned to Sacred Heart in Olde
Town Florissant as Pastor 2002 to
2011. He was assigned to be Pastor
of Holy Infant Parish in Ballwin in
June 2011. Many of his former Sa-
cred Heart parishioners attend his Sun-
day and weekday Masses here at Holy Infant.
He treasures his life as a Priest and loves cele-
brating the Sacraments as well as proclaiming the Word
of God. He is given opportunity to wrestle connecting
faith to life and life to faith.
He sees and respects a rich tradition of more than
50 years of faithfulness at Holy Infant. On his first visit
to our Adoration Chapel he prayed to build on the faith,
hope, and love tradition conveyed. He had a vibrant wel-
come and sees us as a loving community parish rich with
organizations and ministries. Huge! He en-
joys the enthusiasm of members of our
youth ministry and the compassion of
our more seasoned members. It is a
joy to work with two brother
priests who are his contemporar-
ies. The rectory is never boring,
already having had many memora-
ble conversations and lots of laugh-
ter. It is great to see so many spiritu-
al opportunities for men and women
starting with the Stephen Ministry, CRHP
and the PX90 Men’s Spiritual Enrichment Pro-
gram.
As for the most challenging task(s) ahead of him,
first and foremost would be getting to know the people by name and for them to get to know him. He is one person facing
(Continued on page 3)
Vol. 7, No. 3 Fall 2011
By JoAnn Dinkelkamp
- FATHER STANGER -
HOLY INFANT WELCOMES OUR NEW SHEPHERD
He sees and
respects
a rich tradition
of more than 50 years
of faithfulness
at Holy Infant.
photo by Don Dinkelkamp
PAGE 2 HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS
Holy Infant, a vibrant
“Alive in Christ” Catholic
School, has begun a new year with an enrollment of 670
children. Holy Infant’s mission is to educate the whole
person – mind, body and spirit, providing a sound foun-
dation in which children can grow spiritually with
strengthened academics in all disciplines to prepare them
for rapidly-changing cultures and economies. We are
happy to welcome again Sister Rosario as Principal and
Sister Laurentia, our much-loved Sisters of Mercy.
A visit to an all-school Mass offers a view of
multi-lesson teaching at Holy Infant. As the children
learn the Liturgy, the Mass and the Eucharist, they are
absorbing important social
graces. The children’s
comportment is remarkable
– they enter quietly, sit still,
listen carefully, confidently
approach a lectern, use a
microphone and speak with
ease in a crowded church -
all lessons that will serve
them well for life.
Holy Infant teach-
ers provide interesting
ways to encourage learn-
ing. Third grade students
must choose a saint, re-
search and write a paper on
the story of his life, legacy
and accomplishments. With help from his parents the
child fashions a cloth doll of his saint. He will then pre-
sent his story and his doll to the class. The dolls are
proudly displayed in the church lobby on All Saints Day.
The children enjoy this activity without realizing they
have had a lesson in religion, researching, writing papers,
presentation and art.
A much more difficult learning experience awaits
the 7th grade History class, as the History Day National
Competition, anticipated with excitement and dread, has
already begun. It is the responsibility of the student to
enter into his notebook each day’s history lesson which
becomes the basis for that student’s exhibit in the compe-
tition. UMSL and the History Channel set a new theme
each year, but the student chooses his own venue for his
exhibit Last year Holy Infant’s exhibits covered a wide
range from Web sites and Documentaries to a Perfor-
mance. The exhibits are judged, and judged, and judged
again, with only winning entries moving up the line from
Holy Infant, to UMSL, to UM in Columbia, (more than
600 Missouri students
competed last year at the
Columbia State Finals).
The winners move to the
Nationals at College
Park, Md. where they
compete with exhibits of
7th graders from across
the United States. Last
year four of our exhibits
and two alternates com-
peted in the National fi-
nals at College Park. We
did not place in the Na-
tionals, but watch out for
Holy Infant in this year’s
competition!!!!
The staggering number of awards won each year
by Holy Infant students in National, State and Diocesan
contests in all subjects prove that “Alive in Christ” Holy
Infant School, provides a strong and firm foundation for
the future of our children. Sister Rosario will be delight-
ed to show the complete list of last year’s awards to any
interested person.
HOLY INFANT “ALIVE IN
CHRIST’ CATHOLIC SCHOOL
By Mary Jane Zust
Coming Soon To A TV Screen Near You!
www.CatholicsComeHome.org
Visit this website to see a video that you'll probably want to share!
Founder Tom Peterson gives a brief introduction,
then sit back and enjoy . . .
Saint Dolls made and presented by Holy Infant third graders
for All Saints Day in 2010.
photo by Don Dinkelkamp
HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS PAGE
By Samantha Miller
Name: Samantha
Miller
Age: 16
High school attending:
Visitation Academy
10,000 people and is grateful for their patience. Also, he is
keen to keep up with Sister Rosario who is full of life’s energy
and clearly illustrates a lot of love for this community. Next,
every priest, including himself, is challenged to evangelize and
welcome people to our family of faith. He welcomes and looks
forward to each of these challenges.
Father Stanger was officially installed as Pastor of
Holy Infant at the 10:15 Mass Sunday, August 28, 2011 by
Vicar Rivituso at a beautiful ceremony, followed by a parish
reception. Author’s note: When you get to spend more than
a few minutes with Father Stanger, you will find him to be extremely
warm and comfortable to be with. He has a knack of putting you at
ease and you don’t even notice it. He loves to laugh and has many
pleasures besides his profession. He likes to ride his bike and enjoys
movies. Cooking is a favored hobby and he even uses herbs and spic-
es. When he isn’t doing any of this, he reads. Take time to know him
and it will be your pleasure in the end.
(Continued from page 1 . . . Father Stanger . . . )
TEENS
SPEAK!
Retreat Opportunities An annual retreat is a traditional and proven means of per-
sonal spiritual renewal and fulfillment. Opportunity is pro-
vided several times a year to make a closed retreat with
others from Holy Infant Parish, either weekend or as a
“weekday retreat.” The
White House is a Jesuit
retreat house offering
retreats based on the
Spiritual Exercises of St.
Ignatius. On each retreat
four or five priests are
available for private
conferences and the cel-
ebration of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing
of the Sick. Mass is celebrated each day and at night there
is Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The Holy Infant
men’s annual weekend retreat in October runs from 7 pm
on Thursday until Sunday at 2 pm. The Holy Infant men’s
annual mid-week retreat in October starts on Monday and
ends after brunch on Thursday. Women’s retreats are also
available at the White House Retreat House. Contact Joe
Pfeifer (636) 458-8699.
King’s House in Illinois
offers retreats for wom-
en. For information
about retreats for the
women of our parish
contact Susie Kulka
(636) 236-9732 or Dor-
othy Denzer (636) 391-
8933.
By Pam Miller
For years, I grew up in the environment of a
Catholic school. I had religion class every day. In my
primary years, learning about Catholicism came in the
form of small little handouts and reciting prayers such as
the Hail Mary or the Our Father. As I grew up, the
handouts became packets and the packets became text
books. By the time I entered 7th grade I could navigate
the entire Bible and locate all the classic verses you hear
repeated over and over in homilies and rolling across the
top of the screen on Catholic informational websites. By
the time I entered 9th grade I knew an extensive amount
of Church history and had clearly in my mind all the laws
and precepts set forth by the Catholic Church. However,
I’m not here to recite to you an entire monotonous tale of
my growth in a Catholic environment. Instead, I’d rather
tell you that this is almost the same story you might hear
from millions of college students who also spent years
learning about Church doctrine and rules. The thing is,
though, is that only half of the high school students who
leave for college come out still claiming to belong to the
Catholic Church.
Recently, I became extremely interested in this
staggering statistic, mostly because I found this statistic
to be more fascinating than horrifying as it has always
been portrayed. I took to researching this extensively,
using a widespread network of internet articles and books
alike to investigate. The best book I found was Unchris-
tian, by David Kinnaman, a complete analysis of the
Christian faith in the 21st century and the negative reac-
tions it brings. It seems that not just the Catholic faith,
but other Christian faiths are experiencing the same hard-
ships. I would highly encourage not just teens, but adults
as well, to read it. It raises some very interesting ques-
tions, as well as statistics about how people outside our
faith view us. Most importantly, it really challenges the
reader, who is assumed to be Christian, to re-evaluate
their faith and how they are living it and sharing it with
others.
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PAGE 4 HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS
We’re back -
enthusiastic teachers,
students with happy,
smiling faces, and ex-
cited parents – all in
bright new hallways.
What a wonderful be-
ginning to our new
school year! Students
were welcomed on
Monday, August 22 by
Sr. Rosario, Fr. Stan-
ger and members of
the Metro West Fire
Protection District. The yellow fire truck in the parking
lot was a visual reminder to drivers that the school chil-
dren are back and extra care should be taken when trav-
elling on New Ballwin Rd. and the surrounding neigh-
borhood. We certainly appreciate the fire fighters’ pres-
ence and their interest in our students’ safety.
We offer special thanks to Fr. Stanger, Mr. Rob
Meinberg, and our maintenance staff for creating a
bright, beautiful learning environment in our hallways,
classrooms and lower cafeteria. The new floors and
painted doors and classrooms are cheerful and uplifting.
On Tuesday, August 31, we enjoyed a wonder-
ful Back-To-School Night that played to a full house.
Parents’ excellent attendance was a strong indication of
their great support and cooperation. School Board presi-
dent, Mr. Paul Auberry, our Advisory Boards, and I
were very happy and proud to present the good news of
our successful Self-Improvement Process – the Final
Report from the Visiting Team. Since we are all part of
the bigger picture in Catholic education, I hope that you,
too, feel a sense of pride at the commendations made in
the areas of Catholic Identity, Educational Program, and
Facility, Finances, and Partnerships. As I said on Tues-
day, “talent wins games, but teamwork wins champion-
ships.”
We ask God’s blessing on our new school year,
that it will be a happy and productive one for our stu-
dents and that we will all be “Ambassadors for Christ in
Faith, Academics, and Service.” As always, we are
grateful to all our parishioners for their ongoing support
of Holy Infant School.
OFF TO A GREAT - AND SAFE - START!
By Sr. Rosario Delaney
I hope you feel the way I do – that we –
as a parish family - are a good team!
L-R – Engineer Mike Vaughn, Firefighter Paramedics
Jim Moss and Bill Evans with Harrison P., Christian
P., Sr. Rosario, Grace H., Harry Linneman and Fr.
Stanger
Fr. Stanger Trivia
Did you know that Fr. Stanger is the youngest
pastor ever to serve at Holy Infant?
His favorite movies are Schindler’s List,
Slumdog Millionaire, Dead Poets Society and
Good Will Hunting.
His favorite Restaurant is Trattoria Marcella?
Come and visit Holy Infant Catholic Church
and see more about Fr. Stanger on EVTW in
the Holy Infant Church Vestibule!
Do you know who your Parish
Council Members are?
Sherry Myers — President
Jim St. Louis — Vice President
Bob Wulff — Secretary
Fr. Stanger Fr. Bannes
Fr. Chris Sr. Rosario
Jim Miller Teresa Colletti
Martha Lang Mary Swyers
Gloria Rohrer Jeff Cupps
Patricia Foley Mary Pancella
Deacon Ken Clemens Submitted photo
photo by Don Dinkelkamp
photo by Don Dinkelkamp
HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS PAGE 5
Remember dating when you couldn’t get enough
time with the person who eventually became your hus-
band or wife? Remember when you looked at this person
across the table from you with adoring eyes and days
filled with laughter?
We have been in those shoes. We were married
23 years ago as of Memorial Day
weekend this year. We’ve have two
children: One just graduated from
college and the other is starting his
third year of high school. We love
each other and feel so blessed every
day to have each other.
December last year, though,
something in our relationship was
different. Our patience with each oth-
er and sometimes our tone of voice
wasn’t so kind. We weren’t behind
on our bills. We were both employed.
Chores around the house were com-
pleted although Nel did her thing
“here” and I did my thing somewhere else in the house.
Our feelings were extra-sensitive to what the other per-
son had to say, and we were ready to defend our actions
or words as we spoke. Our house wasn’t always a fun
place to live.
We entertained and worked well together in pub-
lic but we knew something was wrong. It seemed like it
just hit us all of a sudden, but was probably just a collec-
tion of “straws” over time on the camel’s back that
caused the problem. Thoughts in our minds were, “What
do we do when we realize something has changed in
our marriage? Can we afford to NOT do some-
thing?”
We heard about Marriage Encounter weekends
over the years with a sales line of “makes weak marriag-
es strong and good marriages stronger”. Cars need a tune
up over time; some jobs require continuing education,
plants need fertilizer. Maybe it was time for our 22 year
tune up?
A parish friend sent me the website to get some
more information about a Marriage Encounter Weekend.
It was before Christmas 2010, and I signed us up for the
February 2011 weekend. I tricked Nel into the weekend
by including an envelope for Nel under the Christmas
tree with a note saying, “Weekend get away with hus-
band, February 4-6”.
Nel was excited to get away for a weekend. She
was all curious about where we were stay-
ing, and what other things I had planned
for the weekend. Mid-January Nel let me
know she wanted to be somewhere close
to the water. I let her know we wouldn’t be staying any-
where near any river or lake. Nel really wanted to be by
some water and wasn’t happy and
wanted the reservations to be amend-
ed. I told Nel the reservations were
“non-refundable” and Nel was recon-
sidering about the weekend. I reas-
sured her saying, “Trust me.” Nel
wasn’t very happy with that answer.
Less than a week before the
weekend, Nel found a brochure about
Marriage Encounter Weekends in the
house and told me she figured out the
“Weekend get away with husband”.
But recognizing the need for some
time away, she agreed to attend even
though I “tricked her”.
Neither of us knew exactly what was in store for
us. We received no guarantees one weekend would
change or improve our marriage but knew we had to take
a chance. We packed up and left the house with trepida-
tion. We said a prayer on our way to the hotel. The ac-
commodations were fine. We wanted time to sit down
and talk and now had a weekend with each other.
We left the marriage encounter weekend a
“renewed couple”. We were amazed one weekend could
change us so dramatically; at how much we really loved
each other; at how much we forgot over the years as the
kids, the house, the chores, the jobs, and families and
whatever else we let get in the way of our love of each
other. We remembered how important our marriage was
to us.
We re-learned how to communicate better with
each other. We re-learned we really do like to spend time
together and even after all these years we don’t know
everything about the other yet. We re-learned the value
of the Sacrament of Marriage and that we’re not alone as
God is with us. The kids have noticed a difference in us
since our weekend. Does your marriage deserve a mar-
riage encounter? Could it be better?
Consider attending the upcoming St. Louis
weekend on December 2-4. More information can be
found on the St. Louis-World Wide Marriage Encounter
website http://stl-wwme.org/about.htm
By Chris and Nel Cummings With Pam Miller
How is your marriage? Is it like when you first got married?
Submitted photo
Words and Works is a
quarterly publication of
Holy Infant Parish, in-
forming parishioners of
events and activities of
interest to the parish, with
a further goal of fostering
unity within the Church
and drawing all together
into a closer warmer
Church family.
Editor
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For those baptized Catholic but were not
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For those who would like to
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"HOLY INFANT FALL FESTIVAL - 2011"
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photos this page by Don Dinkelkamp
HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS PAGE 8
October 2011
1 7:15 am PX90 (Saturdays thru May, 2012) – Upper Cafeteria
1 8:30 am First Saturday Devotions & Confessions (1st Saturdays thru May, 2012) – Church
1 Children’s Liturgy of the Word (4 pm Masses thru May, 2012) – Lower Cafeteria
2 Donut Sunday – Upper Cafeteria
2 Children’s Liturgy of the Word (8:30 & 10:15 Masses thru May, 2012) – Lower Cafeteria
2 6 pm Tae Kwon Do Class (Several Sundays thru May 2012) – Lower Cafeteria
3 9 Holy Childhood Mission Mass – Archbishop Carlson
3 9:30 am Quilting Group (Mondays thru May, 2012) – Lower Cafeteria
3 PSR Classes (Mondays thru May, 2012, 4:30 & 6:30 pm sessions)
3 7 pm Book of the Month Club (1st Mondays through May, 2012) – Holy Infant Room
4 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study (Tuesdays thru May, 2012) – Holy Infant Room
4 9:30 am Bible Study (Tuesdays thru May, 2012) – Back Lower Cafeteria
5 7 pm RCIA Classes (Wednesdays thru Easter 2012) – Rosario Hall
5 7 pm Divorce Care (Wednesdays thru end of November) – Holy Infant Room
4 4 pm Blessing of the Animals – North Parking Lot
6 7:30 am Holy Infant Business Network Meeting (1st Thursdays thru May, 2012) – Holy Infant Room
6 10 am Book of the Month Club (1st Thursdays thru May, 2012) – Holy Infant Room
6 10 am HI Seniors Monthly Meeting & Luncheon (1st Thursdays thru May, 2012) – Lower Cafeteria
6 7 pm Bible Study (Every Thursday thru January 2012) – Holy Infant Room or Lower Cafeteria
7-9 Men’s CRHP Weekend
8 & 9 Bob Dolan – Selling and Autographing his book about his brother Archbishop Dolan – after all
Masses in Church vestibule
9 9 am Legion of Mary Meeting (Every Friday thru May 2012) – Holy Infant Room
9 1 pm Baptisms
11 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus Monthly Meeting (2nd
Tuesdays thru May, 2012) – Holy Infant Room
13 6 pm Men’s Club Meeting (2nd
Thursdays thru May, 2012) – Lower Cafeteria
15 Day School’s Dinner Auction – Marriott West Hotel
18 7 pm First Reconciliation Parent Evening of Reflection – Church
18 7 pm Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Monthly Meeting (3rd
Tuesdays thru May, 2012) – Holy
Infant Room
23 7:30 am Knights of Columbus’ Parish Breakfast – Upper Cafeteria
23 1 pm Baptisms
24 7 pm Baptism Preparation Class – Holy Infant Room
25 Day School - 8th Grade Parent Mandatory Graduation Meeting
27-Nov 3 Book Fair – Rosario Hall
29 11 am Men’s Club Chili Cook-off – Upper & Lower Cafeterias
29 &30 Bethlehem Olive Wood Religious Art Sale at all Masses in the Church Vestibule
31 5:30 pm Vigil Mass – All Saints Day
31 6:30 pm Trunk or Treat – Upper Parking Lot
November 2011
1 6, 8, 10 am & 7 pm Masses – All Saints Day
6 Donut Sunday – Upper Cafeteria
11 Veterans’ Day Celebration – Parish Center
11 6 pm Knights of Columbus’ Family Bingo – Upper Cafeteria
2011-2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT HOLY INFANT
PAGE 9 HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS
12 8am-Noon Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary’s Holiday Shopping Event – Lower Cafeteria
12 6 pm Knights of Columbus’ Adult Bingo – Upper Cafeteria
13 1 pm Baptisms
18 7 pm MOPS Bunco – Upper Cafeteria
19 9 am “The Wonders of Women” – Rosario Hall
19 6 pm Girl Scouts’ Mom and Me Event – Upper Cafeteria
19 & 20 Bethlehem Olive Wood Religious Art Sale at all Masses in the Church Vestibule
19 5:30 pm Mass Confirmation Groups’ Commitment – Church
20 Noon Mass Confirmation Groups’ Commitment – Church
20 7 pm Introduction to Liturgical Changes (Mass) – Deacon Ken Clemens -- Church
24 9 am Thanksgiving Day Mass & Food/Non-Perishables Collection
27 1 pm Baptisms
28 7 pm Baptism Preparation Class – Holy Infant Room
29 6:30 pm Day School’s First Reconciliation -- Church
December 2011
2-4 Mike Kelly Basketball Tournament – Parish Center
3 11 am Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary’s Breakfast with Santa – Upper Cafeteria
4 Donut Sunday – Upper Cafeteria
4 4 pm Blessing of Baby Jesus – Church
4 5 pm Youth Group’s Live Nativity
5 6:30 pm PSR’s First Reconciliation
7 7 pm Vigil Mass – Immaculate Conception
8 6, 8, 10 am & 7 pm Masses – Immaculate Conception
8 10 am Holy Infant Seniors’ Christmas Party – Upper Cafeteria
8 8 pm Men’s Club Christmas Party – Lower Cafeteria
10-11 Mike Kelly Basketball Tournament – Parish Center
10 10 am Holy Mass with Anointing of the Sick; Reception following in Upper Cafeteria (No 8 am Mass)
11 1 pm Baptisms
11 1:30 pm Ladies’ Advent Tea – Upper Cafeteria
11 5 pm Knights of Columbus’ Family Christmas Party – Upper Cafeteria
13 7 pm Day School’s Christmas Concert – Church
14 6 pm Women’s Club Christmas Dinner & Party – Upper Cafeteria
17-18 Mike Kelly Basketball Tournament – Parish Center
18 1 pm Baptisms
24 4 pm Christmas Eve Mass – Church
24 4:10 pm Christmas Eve Mass – Parish Center
24 6 pm Christmas Eve Mass – Church
25 Midnight Christmas Day Mass – Church
25 7, 9 & 11 am Christmas Day Masses – Church
26 7 pm Baptism Preparation Class – Holy Infant Room
31 Regular Mass Schedule
January 2012
1 Regular Mass Schedule
8 Donut Sunday – Upper Cafeteria
8 1 pm Baptisms
8 1 pm 7th Grade Pre-Confirmation Retreat – Parish Center & Lower Cafeteria
10 7:30 pm Cry of the Hidden Heart (Tuesdays thru April 3) – Rosario Hall
HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS PAGE 10
14 6 pm Knights of Columbus’ Adult Bingo – Upper Cafeteria
22 1 pm Baptisms
22 1 pm Knights of Columbus’ Open House – Lower Cafeteria
23 7 pm Baptism Preparation Class – Holy Infant Room
26 7 pm Confirmation Sponsor/Candidate Evening of Reflection – Upper Cafeteria
27 Tentative – Catholic Schools’ Week Sock Hop – Parish Center & Lower Cafeteria
27 & 28 Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby – Upper Cafeteria
28 7 pm Men’s Club Trivia Night – Parish Center
29-Feb 3 Catholic Schools Week
February 2012
3 & 4 7 pm Day School Sixth Grade Play – Parish Center
5 Donut Sunday – Upper Cafeteria
5 8:30 am Boy Scouts’ Scout Sunday Mass and Reception following in Lower Cafeteria
10 & 11 7th & 8
th Grade Family Honor Student/Parent Sessions – Upper Cafeteria
12 8:30 am Girl Scouts’ Scout Sunday Mass and Reception following in Upper Cafeteria
12 1 pm Baptisms
19 7:30 am Knights of Columbus’ Community (Family) Breakfast – Upper Cafeteria
20 5 pm Cub Scouts’ Blue & Gold Banquet – Parish Center & Lower Cafeteria
21 8:45 am Burning of the Palms – Church Steps
22 6 & 8 am & 7 pm Ash Wednesday Masses and Distribution of Ashes
22 4 pm Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary’s Ash Wednesday Fasting Dinner – Upper Cafeteria
23 6:30 pm First Eucharistic Parent Evening of Reflection – Upper Cafeteria
24 4:30-8 pm Men’s Club Fish Fry – Upper Cafeteria
24 7 pm The Way of the Cross – Church
27 2 pm The Way of the Cross - Church
27 7 pm Baptism Preparation Class – Holy Infant Room
28 6 pm Scouting Arrow of Light & Crossover Ceremony – Upper Cafeteria
March 2012
2 4:30-8 pm Men’s Club Fish Fry – Upper Cafeteria
2 6 pm 6th Grade Family Honor – Parent Only Session – Rosario Hall
2 7 pm The Way of the Cross – Church
3 9:30 am 6th Grade Family Honor – Parent/Student Session – Upper Cafeteria
4 Donut Sunday – Upper Cafeteria
4 3 pm Confirmation Retreat
5 2 pm The Way of the Cross – Church
9 4:30-8 pm Men’s Club Fish Fry – Upper Cafeteria
9 7 pm The Way of the Cross – Church
11 1-7 pm St. Patrick’s Celebration
16 4:30-8 pm Men’s Club Fish Fry – Upper Cafeteria
16 7 pm The Way of the Cross – Church
16-18 Women’s CRHP Weekend
19 2 pm The Way of the Cross – Church
22 6 pm Girl Scouts’ Father/Daughter Event – Upper Cafeteria
23 4:30-9 pm Men’s Club Fish Fry – Upper Cafeteria
23 7 pm The Way of the Cross – Church
24 10 am Holy Mass with Anointing of the Sick; Reception following in Upper Cafeteria (No 8 am Mass)
PAGE 11 HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS
26 2 pm The Way of the Cross – Church
26 7 pm Baptism Preparation Class – Holy Infant Room
30 4:30-8 pm Men’s Club Fish Fry
30 7 pm The Way of the Cross – Church
31 11 am Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Lunch with Easter Bunny – Upper Cafeteria
April 2012
1 Donut Sunday – Upper Cafeteria
2 2 pm The Way of the Cross – Church
2 7 pm Men’s Club NCAA Basketball Final Game Meeting/Party – Lower Cafeteria
5 7 pm Holy Thursday – Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Church; followed by Seven Churches Tour
6 1:30 pm Day School’s 8th Grade Passion Play – Church
6 3 pm The Way of the Cross – Church
6 7:30 pm Good Friday – The Lord’s Passion – Church
7 7:30 pm Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil Mass – Church
8 6, 7:30, 9, 10:30 & Noon Easter Sunday Masses
13 5 pm Luke 18 Cram Night – Parish Center & Lower Cafeteria
13-15 Men’s CRHP Weekend
20-22 Luke 18 Weekend for 8th Graders
22 1 pm Baptisms
23 7 pm Baptism Preparation Class – Holy Infant Room
28 10:30 am Day School’s First Eucharist
28 1:30 pm PSR’s First Eucharist
May 2012
1 7 pm 7th Grade Parent Confirmation Meeting - Church
3 7 pm Confirmation Service of Light – Church
5 TBD Mike Treese Run (to benefit Tuition Fund)
5 5:30 Mass Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Wedding Vow Renewal; Dinner following in Upper
Cafeteria
6 Donut Sunday – Upper Cafeteria
7 PSR Last Day of Classes
10 7 pm Day School’s Visual & Performing Arts Evening – Parish Center
11 7:30 pm Confirmation
12 Men’s Faith in Action 3rd
Annual Father/Son Barbeque – Castlewood Park
12 6 pm Knights of Columbus’ Adult Bingo – Upper Cafeteria
13 1 pm Baptisms
14 ??? PSR End of Year Mass and Barbeque
19 Day School’s 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony and Mass – Upper Cafeteria and Church
23 Day School’s Kindergarten Closing Mass
25 Day School’s Last Day of School – Noon Dismissal
27 1 pm Baptisms
29 7 pm Baptism Preparation Class – Holy Infant Room
June 2012
4-8 Vacation Bible School
10 1 pm Baptisms
22-24 Parish Rummage Sale – Parish Center & Lower Cafeteria
24 1 pm Baptisms
25 7 pm Baptism Preparation Class – Holy Infant Room
Regular Mass
Schedule
Sunday Obligation
Saturday: 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m.,
10:15 a.m. and noon
Weekday Masses
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. and
8 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.
Holy Day Masses
Please check the bulletin or
call the rectory to check
times for Holy Day Masses.
Perpetual Eucharistic
Adoration
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Enter the chapel through the
main lobby.
Holy Infant Parish
627 Dennison Drive
Ballwin, MO 63021-4898
Holy Infant Church 627 Dennison Drive, Ballwin MO 63021-4898
Rectory: (636) 227-7440 FAX (636) 227-4548
Website: www.holyinfantballwin.org
Pastoral Staff
Father Edward J. Stanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor
Father Timothy L. Bannes . . . . . . Associate Pastor
Father Christopher Dunlap. . . . . . Associate Pastor
Deacon Kenneth Clemens . . . . Permanent Deacon
Rectory Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Closed for lunch from noon -1 p.m.
Ministry to the Homebound
Please call the rectory if you are ill at home or in the hospital or nursing facility and would like Communion brought to you. Volun-teers also are available to help in other ways.
NON-PROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
BALLWIN MO.
PERMIT NO. 2
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