St. Angela Merici Parish
January 26, 2020 3860 N. Hwy 67 saintangelamerici.org Florissant, MO 63034
Parish Secretary St. Vincent De Paul...ext. 504
PARISH OFFICE, 838-6565 Linda Brindley, ext. 100 NEW PARISHIONERS Parish Fax Number, 838-6566 [email protected] Register in the parish office,
Mon-Fri, 8:00 am- 4:00 pm. Bookkeeper Pastor Monique Zykan, ext. 103 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Msgr. Matthew Mitas, ext. 102 Baptism Instruction is to be
Music Director scheduled with a parish priest. Deacon Sharon Churchill SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Rev. Mr. Joseph Kroutil Mary Ann Kauffman, ext. 101 To be arranged with the parish priest at least six months prior.
Prayer, Liturgy and Sacrifice
Mass Schedule MINISTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND, FEB.. 1 & 2 Mon - Fri 8:00 am Saturday First Sat. of the month, 8:00 am WEEKEND SERVERS Saturday 5:00 pm (Vigil) 5:00 pm - Veronica & Vicky Breen, Sunday 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 am Daena Talavera Eucharistic Adoration 7:30 am - Thomas Anderson, Kaitlyn Smith Tuesdays 8:30 am - 7:00 pm VOLUNTEER NEEDED 7:00 pm - Perpetual Help & 9:30 am - Alexander Hopf, Amelia & Evan Krause Benediction 11:30am -Megan Kelley, Megan Looney Reconciliation VOLUNTEER NEEDED Saturdays 4:00 - 4:45 pm WEEKEND LECTORS Or by appointment, call 314-838-6565 5:00 pm - Crystalyn Talavera 7:30 am - Don Krause Perpetual Help Devotions 9:30 am - Pat Buchanan Tuesdays After 8:00 am Mass & 7:00pm 11:30 am - Jeanie McCrary Holy Day of Obligation Masses To Be Announced. EXTRAORDINARY MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION BULLETIN NOTICES: Submit to the parish 5:00 pm - Claudia & George Bidleman, Tina office by Monday at 4:00 pm. Please email notices to: Clarkin, Vitina Galati, Diana & Ray Skubic, [email protected]. Shirley Sweney NEW PARISHIONERS: Please register in the parish 7:30 am -Agnes & Geoffrey Bullock, Margie office, Mon-Fri, 8 am - 4 pm. For more information, Heppermann, Donna Krause, Kenneth Schmalbeck, call the Parish Office, 314-838-6565. Rick Vietmeier, Cathy Welsh 9:30 am - Nancy Hesselbach, Donald & JoAnn Holdener, Debbie Keeven, John Scheiding. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK 2 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Monday, January 27 11:30 am - Charles Danganan, Denyse Sternberg VOLUNTEER NEEDED 8:00 am - Norbert Hartmann Tuesday, January 28 8:00 am - Shirley Ann Russo WEEKEND GIFT BEARERS - FEB. 1 & 2
Wednesday, January 29 Sat. 5:00 pm - The Reichmuth Family 8:00 am - Dorothy Aubuchon Sun. 7:30 am - Warren & Barbara Schnell Thursday, January 30 Sun. 9:30 am - Tony & Norma Trupiano 8:00 am - Georgiann Donovan Sun. 11:30 am - The Liceralde Family Friday, January 31 8:00 am - Yvonne Condon When you shop amazon support your Saturday, February 1 Parish at www.smile.amazon.com 8:00 am - Bill Russell 5:00 pm - Don Thompson Sunday, February 2 Sunday Collection - January 19, 2020 7:30 am - Birdie Wohldmann Sunday Offering $ 9,288 9:30 am - People of the Parish Weekly Budget $ 11,290 Weekly Over/Under - $ 2,002 11:30 am - Ernesto Benites Fiscal Year To Date -$ 7,256 From The Desk of Msgr. Matthew Mitas:
REMEMBER THAT JANUARY IS THE MONTH OF THE HOLY CHILDHOOD OF JESUS AND FEBRUARY IS THE MONTH OF THE HOLY FAMILY!
NEW COMPUTERS
The new system is installed and up and running. We still need to pay for it, and so we’re asking you to help with the cost via a special envelope collection. Said envelopes are at the ends of the pews…I think you know what to do with them. And please accept our thanks for your help in keeping us apace with the 21st century!
IN HONOR OF OUR PATRONESS, ST. ANGELA MERICI
Tomorrow, i.e., Monday, Jan. 27, is the feast day of our patroness, Angela Merici, foundress of the first order of teaching sisters (the Ursulines) and, thus also, the Catholic school system. And so to honor her and celebrate our magnificent parish spirit, we are going to have an evening of Italian cucina on the evening before, Sunday, Jan. 26, from 4:30-7:00PM (or until the food runs out) in our gym. Come sample the delicacies from sunny Italy and taste the wine vinted from St. Angela’s own vineyard. (And bring all your friends and family!) Mangiamo, tutti! (And don’t forget to come to Mass and give her feast a proper celebration tomorrow!)
CATHOLIC MEN FOR CHRIST
Once again, this event takes place next Saturday (Feb. 1) at the Touhill Center at UMSL. An anonymous do- nor has given us funds for anybody who would like to go, but is a bit strapped for cash. If that’s you, let me know ASAP!
CANDLEMAS
Next Sunday, Feb. 2, is the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, popularly known as “Candlemas”. It takes place 40 days after Jesus’ Nativity, and commemorates that day when the Lord was, in obedience to the Jewish law, presented to the Lord in His Temple, while the Blessed Virgin was “purified” after giving birth. Traditional- ly, it’s also the day when the candles used in church throughout the year are blessed (hence the nickname, “Candlemas”). Since it is a major feast of the Lord, it will supplant the usual Sunday Mass. That means that we will begin Mass with a special procession with burning candles (the same as are used on Holy Saturday) in order to welcome Him who is the Light of the World.
QUIZ-A-CATHOLIC
Let’s make this one a “whodunnit”. It will be your task to identify the figure in Catholic history, saint or otherwise, who introduced a traditional, well-known practice or observance of the Catholic Church. So, who was the person who…
1. Introduced the rosary to the Church, having received it from the Blessed Mother herself 2. Gave us the devotion of walking the Stations of the Cross 3. Gave us the Creche, i.e., the practice of having a representation of the scene of the Birth of the Lord in Bethlehem in church at Christmas time 4. Gave us the feast of the Holy Rosary, in thanksgiving for the victory at Lepanto 5. Founded the Catholic School system by establishing the first order of teaching sisters 6. Began the practice of the parish “mission”, i.e., having a “missioner” priest come to visit the Parish for a week of spiritual renewal 7. Instituted the rule which became the standard of all Western monastic life in the Church 8. Came up with the “IHS” logo for the Holy Name of Jesus 9. Initiated our current form of devotion to the Sacred heart of Jesus 10. Invented bingo (in its present popular form)
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CONTINUED This Week In Our Parish: ANSWERS: 1. St. Dominic Guzman 2. St. Francis of Monday, January 27 Assisi 3. St. Francis of Assisi (again) 4. Pope St. Pius V 5. St. 6:00 pm - Basketball Practice, GYM Angela Merici 6. St. Dominic Guzman (again) 7. St. Benedict 8. St. Bernadine of Siena 9. St. Margaret Mary Alacoque 10. 7:00 pm - Men’s Club Meeting, Lunchroom Edwin S. Lowe (a toy merchant from New York) Tuesday, January 28 8:30 am - Eucharistic Adoration UPCOMING EVENTS 9:00 am - Senior Exercise Class, Gym Feb. 4 & 18: My Catechism Class re-convenes, 3:00 pm - Legion of Mary, Rectory Basement after the Tuesday Devotions at 7:00 in the parish 6:00 pm - Basketball Practice, GYM Meeting Room…all are welcome! 7:00 pm - Benediction Jan. 28 & 31: Exercise class for seniors in our Wednesday, January 29 gym. (Every Tuesday and Friday from 9:00-10:00AM) 9:00 am - Quilters, Rectory Basement – All are invited, all are welcome! 6:00pm - Basketball Practice, GYM February 25 (Mardi Gras!): Special Mardi Thursday, January 30 Gras dinner…plan on it! 6:00pm - Basketball Practice, GYM February 26: Ash Wednesday 7:00 pm - Pro-Life Meeting, Rectory Basement TBD (Early March): Polish Dinner in honor Friday, January 31 of St. Casimir 9:00 am - Seniors Exercise Class, GYM Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, & 28: Lenten Speaker 6:00pm - Basketball Practice, GYM Series (in conjunction with Catholic Radio), 7:00PM in church. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: QUOTES OF THE WEEK Rachael Lawson, Jeff Gauthier, Rosemary Licato,
“Millennials and people, you know, Gen Z Evelyn Finno, Guy Henriksen, Augustine & Ray and all these folks that will come after us, are looking Porter, Billie Lawson, Kristine Lawson, Neil Mac- up and we’re like: The world is going to end in 12 Kenzie, Margaret Kluge, Laurie Kauffman, Carl years if we don’t address climate change and your big- Kling, Sr., Trisha Looney, Jerome Rueckert, Charles gest issue is how we’re gonna pay for it?” – Congress- Haynes, Kathy Pilla, Marion Miller, Bill Stubits, woman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Nancy Brennen, Peggy Hinrichs, Brian Bennett, William Buchholz, William Belcher, Debbie Viet- “The death rate will increase until at least 100- meier, Suzy Vietmeier, Gloria Wasser, Evelyn 200 million people per year will be starving to death Young, John Beyatte, Phil Witte, Joe Knese, Donna during the next ten years, “ and, “If I were a gambler, Ahrens, Paula Gamel, Ellen Malone and Ken I would take even money that England will not exist in Schmidt. the year 2000.” – Stanford Professor Paul Ehrlich, 1970 THE ST. ANGELA MERICI RESPECT LIFE
“Some ideas are so stupid only intellectuals COMMITTEE is collecting new or gently used believe them.” – George Orwell items to go to Birthright St. Charles. There is a bin in the back of church to deposit the donations WORD OF THE WEEK st from now through January 31 . The following are MAMMOTHREPT: (n.) A spoiled child, as items they most need: bottles, preemie/newborn in: “I refuse to baby-sit your mammothrepts sleepers, onesies, and any other clothing under 12- anymore!” month size, baby lotion, baby wash, nursing pads, bags for freezing breast milk, hand mittens to keep 2019 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS babies from scratching their faces. They could al- 2019 Contribution statements are now available so use gift cards for groceries or to Target or for pick up in the Lunchroom. If your statement Walmart so the mothers can purchase a car seat, is not there, please call the parish office and we formula, or put toward a crib. Thank you for your will print one. 838-6565, Mon –Fri, 8am –4pm donations!
Features: PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE MEN & WHITE HOUSE RETREAT WOMEN All men of the parish are invited to join us on our Joshua Stremlau, Bradley Stremlau, Corey Rudroff, annual retreat at the White House. This will be a Steven Bennett, Jerrod Klug, Michael Olwig, Pat Ed- silent, guided retreat based on the Spiritual Exer- wards-Parrish, Jonathan Buss, Brad Sanders, Mat- cises of St. Ignatius. It’s a peaceful break from the thew Meske, Jackie Cotter, J. Timothy Sullivan, chaos and confusion of everyday life. It’s like a 3- Matthew Hawkins, John Reddan, Dustin Kyle, Jacob day vacation with Christ on their beautiful 80-acre Doerle, Max Rose, Craig Richardson, Isiah Stewart, campus high on the bluffs overlooking the Missis- Matthew Moorman, Jacob and Joshua Graham sippi River. All meals and private rooms are pro- vided. Our retreat begins the evening of Thursday, March 12 and concludes Sunday afternoon, March 15. There is no set fee to attend a retreat at White House! White House operates on a free will offer- ing basis, asking those in attendance to simply give what they feel they can at the conclusion of the re- treat. If you are interested or have any questions, call Steve Meierotto at 314-341-9235 by Saturday, ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Now that all the Christmas decorations are packed away for another year, it’s time to start thinking about the SVDP truck collection this Spring! Put a box in the basement and every time you come across something in the house that you think you really don’t need anymore, just put it in the box. We’ll be collecting cloth- ing, toys, household items, etc. If you have a lit- tle time on your hands, the SVDP Thrift Shop in Paddock Plaza is always looking for volunteer help at the store. Whatever time you can spare they appreciate it. Tell them which parish you’re from & your work will be credited to our confer- ence. Thanks to everyone who donated to the January Food Drive. We put our faith into ac- tion by helping the poor among us.
ST. ANGELA MERICI ALTAR SOCIETY NEEDS YOU!
Join us for Catholic Men for Christ on February The Altar Society is in need of a few volunteers 1, 2020 or Catholic Women for Christ on March to assist with keeping our Church clean. Total 7, 2020. A day of reflection including speakers, commitment is only 8 hours over the course of Reconciliation, Adoration, Mass, vendors, and the year. Interested in joining our Cleaning An- more! To register, visit catholicmenforchrist.org gels? Pease call the parish office at 314-838- or catholicwomenforchrist.org . Ticket prices 6565 to sign up. Thank you in advance for mak- increase as the event gets closer. ing our church look beautiful.
Features: PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN REQUIREMENTS For every employee, Clergy and volunteers The Archdiocese of St. Louis has developed a new system for safe environment compliance called Prevent and Protect STL. All clergy, volunteers and employees will register for an updated background screening, view two new online training modules on abuse reporting and the Code of Ethical Conduct, and agree to the updated Code of Ethical Conduct. Please go to www.preventandprotectstl.org to register. Click “Register” below the LOG IN button. En- ter the passcode stlprotect. Select the type of lo- cation where you are a volunteer or employee. Select the specific location by name: St. Angela Merici Parish. Contact Linda Brindley, our par- ish Child Safety Coordinator, at 314 -838-6565 with any questions or for further assistance.
POKER TOURNAMENT MESSAGE FROM LAURA VIETMEIER The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Poker For those occasions where I am not able to pro- Tournament Feb 15! Tournament will be held at vide or lead Sunday School, I am looking for Assumption (Mattese). Cost is $25 with gift someone who would be willing to volunteer as a cards for the winners. Interested? Contact Steve sub during 9:30am Mass. If you are interested in at [email protected] or https:// doing so, or know of anyone who may be, please www.eventbrite.com/e/kofc-poker-tournament- contact the parish secretary Linda Brindley at tickets-82227381311 314-838-6565 ext. 100, [email protected] or me personally, Laura Vietmeier @314-814- 0021, [email protected]. Thank you and please feel free to spread the word. RELIGIOUS GIFTS & DECOR | SCHOOL UNIFORMS | BOOKS & BIBLES Get this STATUARY | NATIVITIES | CHURCH SUPPLIES | CANDLES SEASONAL & SACRAMENTAL GIFTS weekly bulletin ST. LOUIS HILLS O’FALLON, MO 6759 Chippewa Street 2953 Hwy K delivered by (at Jamieson, across from Ted Drewes) (at Hwy N, between Dierbergs and Sears) St. Louis, MO 63109 O’Fallon, MO 63368 email - for FREE! (314) 644-0643 (636) 379-3705 SHOP ONLINE! catholicsupply.com Sign up here: https://www.jspaluch.com/BulletinSubscribe.aspx
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