Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - Year A November 26, 2017

St. Anthony of Padua 3009 High Ridge Blvd. High Ridge, MO 63049 Business Hours Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Phone (636) 677-4868 Fax (636) 677-2781 Website www.stanthonyhr.org Pastor Father John Reiker

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to be on fire with the love of Jesus Christ, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, to celebrate our com- munity of faith in the Eucharist and to share God's love and mercy with our neighbors through our ministries and evangelization."

Mass Schedule Sunday Saturday 5:00 P.M. Daily Sunday 8:30 A.M., 10:15 A.M. Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M Holy Days Confessions 8:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Saturday 4:15-4:45 P.M. RECTORY CLOSED ON ALL HOLY DAYS By appointment anytime

Rectory Office Religious Instruction Marriages: Make arrangements with Father John Reiker Parish School of Religion Priest or Deacon of your choice no less Pastor ext. 102 Phone (636) 677-4868 ext 118 than six months prior to proposed [email protected] Grades (pre-K through 8) wedding date. Mrs. Kathy Joslin Parish Help Line: St. Vincent de Paul Deacon Richard L. Stevens [email protected] Adults - RCIA Society, 1-877-238-3228, ext. 3329 [email protected] Please contact: New Parishioners: Welcome! The Rectory Office 636-677-4868 ext. 100 Please register by contacting the Deacon Jim G’Sell rectory during business hours @ 677- [email protected] Sacramental Preparation Baptism Preparation Meeting: Infant 4868 ext. 100 314-484-2055 Baptisms require parental attendance at Change of Address or Telephone: a meeting prior to baptism. Meetings Please call the rectory during business Mrs. Rusalyne Ahlemeyer will be held with the Pastor in the Business Manager, ext. 104 hours. 677-4868 ext. 100 rectory. Call rectory office for [email protected] information 636-677-4868, ext. 100. Archdiocese of St .Louis Website: Baptisms: After 10:15 AM Mass on a www.archstl.org Mrs. Jackie Dostal Sunday of mutual arrangement. Call Secretary, ext. 100 rectory office to schedule 636-677-4868, Catholic Elementary School: [email protected] ext. 100. All of our parish children who wish to attend a catholic elementary school

Bulletin Deadline may do so at the school of their choice Cafeteria Monday 9:00 a.m. the week you need it to be and still remain parishioners of St. Ext. 212 published in the bulletin. Notices must be Anthony of Padua. Call rectory for submitted in writing: email text to details. [email protected]. St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO

Pastor’s Column

Saint of the Week Johannes Tauler Dominican Mystic (ca, 1300– 1361)

Johannes Tauler was one of the great Ger- Prayer of the Week man mystics of his age. After entering the Do- minicans at fourteen, he was sent for studies in Do Not Fear Cologne. Otherwise, he spent most of his life in Strasbourg and Basel. St. Francis de Sales It was a time of terrible social upheaval. The Black Plague left its mark on all aspects of life, Do not fear what may happen tomorrow. including religious devotion. In Strasbourg alone The same loving Father Who cares for there were seven Dominican convents, each you today, will care for you tomorrow and wityh up to a hundred members. DTauler served them as a spiritual director as he also every day. Either He will shield you from did for “The Friends of God,” a movement of suffering or He will give you unfailing clergy, religious, and laypeople called to a life of strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, prayer. Tauler’s sermons—hose later admirers and put aside all anxious thoughts and ranged from Martin Luther to St. John of the imaginings. Cross-stressed the presence of God in every- day life, in our encounters, our work and hard- ships, as much as in our religious practice. Suf- fering and misfortunes, he taught, were pro- vided by God to shape our souls and make us Joke of the Week noble and joyful. His great theme was the affin- ity between God and the soul: “God is a God An elderly man, harassed by the taunts without drawback, and a well of living water of the neighborhood children, devised a without bottom, and the soul is made in the im- scheme. He offered to pay them a dollar age of God, and therefore it is created to know and love God.” each if they would return on Tuesday and Tauler died of plague in 1361. yell their insults again. “One man can spin, another can make shoes, and all these are gifts of the Holy Spirit. I tell you, if I The children did so eagerly and received were not a priest, I should esteem it a great gift that the money. Then he told them he would I was able to make shoes, and I would try to make them so well as to be a pattern to all.” pay only 25 cents on Wednesday. When they returned, insulted him again and col- Fr. Johannes Tauler lected their quarters, he informed them The “Saint of the Week” is from the “Blessed Among Us” features that that Thursday’s rate would be just a are written by Robert Ellsberg, author of numerous books, including the penny. “Forget it,” they said—and they newly released Blessed Among Us. never taunted him again. Spread the Gospel, the Good News about Jesus and His St. Anthony Family. A Holy Community through Holy Communion! Your brother in Jesus, Father John November 26, 2017 Welcome Activities This Week To all our Guests, November 26, 2017 - December 2, 2017 Fr. John Reiker, Deacon Dick and Deacon Jim and All at St. Anthony’s Parish Family welcome you and hope that your time with us may be a moment SUNDAY - November 26 of spiritual experience. You are always welcome here and if you would like to become a member of MONDAY - November 27 this parish or are thinking to become a Catholic, Patriotic Rosary 7:00PM contact the Rectory office. Our phone is 636-677- TUESDAY - November 28 4868 ext. 100. Quilters 9:00 AM Choir 6:00 PM New members/cantors/harmonies This Week with our St. Anthony Choir 7:00 PM Regular Practice (Christmas Practice tonight) Parish Family Cub Scouts 7:00 PM (auditorium) ACTS Core Team 7:00 PM Please Pray for the WEDNESDAY - November 29 Recently Deceased Youth Group 6:15 PM Men’s Faith Group 6:30 PM (7th grade) Bill Heitman brother of Joann Cooley Advent Tea Music Practice (church) THURSDAY - November 30 FRIDAY - December 1 Please Pray for the Sick First Friday Devotions Diane Kyle Marilee Ervin Clean Church after Mass Richard Siebert Toni Ahlemeyer Eucharistic Adoration 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Hazel McCarthy Dorothy Hartung Tom Fischer Lynn Peters SATURDAY - December 2 Robert Mecey Vasilius Kolios First Saturday Prayer Breakfast 9:00 AM café Rose Hill Betty Moleski Jonah Prayer Ministry after 5:00 PM Mass Jenni Dillon Ryan Heard Advent Tea 7:00—9:00 PM (set-up in cafeteria Edmund Bailey Cathy O’Brien from 6:15 PM—6:45 PM) Sally Klohr Ken Loretta Margaret Hook Kathy Ryals SUNDAY - December 3 MaryAnne Dundon Dave Riley Blood Drive 8:00 AM –12 noon (aud.) Dave Siemons Mason Korn Jonah Prayer Ministry after 8:30 & 10:15 Masses Mike Kern Mark Korn Paul Dischert Josef Ellmer Children’s Liturgy 10:15 AM Mass Giovanna Donato Justin Schnieders PSR 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Charles Corley Dick Bardon Family Faith Group 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM (café) Janet Parker Bible Study 5:30 PM (café) Judy Koebel Margaret Konert Upcoming Parish Events Names of the sick will remain on the list above for a December 8 The Immaculate Conception Holy month. You may contact the office to have a name Day of Obligation, Masses 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM added to the list for an additional month at a time. December 13 Advent Service with Sacrament of New additions will appear at the top of the list as Penance and Reconciliation 7:00 PM (with extra they are received. priests for parishioners and PSR 2nd grade First Reconciliation) NOTE: Due to privacy laws, hospitals no longer no- December 15 Cookies with Santa (see back of bulle- tify us when parishioners are patients. If you wish a tin) visit from the parish staff please notify the office. December 24 Christmas Eve Masses 4:00 PM and Thank you. 12 midnight December 25 Christmas Day Masses 8:30 & 10:15 AM St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO Mass Intentions First Saturday Prayer Breakfast December 2, 2017 Monday, Nov. 27 Weekday in Ordinary Time The holidays are quickly approaching, and let’s 8:00 A.M. Neil McConnell start the season with fellowship and prayer, Tuesday, Nov. 28 Weekday in Ordinary Time while enjoying a good hot breakfast from IHOP. 8:00 A.M. Debbie Finder Our PSR group will be hosting and look forward Wednesday, Nov.29 Weekday in Ordinary Time to seeing you there. 8:00 A.M. Rick Dudeck Mark your calendars for Saturday, December Thursday, Nov. 30 St. Andrew 2nd., at 9am. 8:00 A.M. Jane Grewe With Love in Christ, St. Anthony Parish Council Friday, Dec. 1 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M. The Nenninger Family Saturday, Dec. 2 Servers Meeting 5:00 PM Joseph Sansoni Adults and Youth Sunday, Dec. 3 First Sunday of Advent 8:30 A.M. Ladies Sodality Sunday, December 10, 2017 10:15 A.M. Parishioners of St. Anthony 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM In the school auditorium Please try to attend! Patriotic Rosary Weekly on Monday evening 7:00 PM In Church First Monday of each Month Divine Mercy Chaplet 7:00 PM Patriotic Rosary following Giving Tree 2017

Take a tag...buy and wrap a gift.

Join us for our meetings on Wednesdays, Give someone's Christmas a special lift. from 6:15 to 8:00 pm. We meet in the youth room in the back of the school. All high school- St. Vincent de Paul Giving Tree with ornament ers are needed. We hope to see you there! tags will be in the Church vestibule thru Dec. Questions? Call or text Kelly at 314-363- 10th. When returning your gifts please be sure 9047. the tags are taped securely to the package with the numbers and items showing. Gifts need to be returned no later Sunday, Dec. 10th. to the FIRST FRIDAY Church vestibule or church office. For ques-

Thank you to everyone that shows so much dili- tions, contact Jackie at the Rectory 636-677- gence to the First Friday Eucharistic Adoration. The 4868 ext. 100. time spent with our Lord benefits those who come as well as those who are remembered in prayer whether they are present or not. May God bless your family this First Friday Date: December 1, 2017 Time: 2:00 to 7:00 PM Christmas season! Benediction & Recitation of the Rosary begins at 7:00 PM November 26, 2017

We clean Church every Friday after the 8:00 AM Mass. Our Heavenly Dusters are in need of help! If you For more information, please visit our website: can offer any time, it would be www.stanthonyhr.org deeply appreciated. Thank you! Collections for November 2017: Weekly Contributions (general fund) Building Fund All Saints All Souls Christmas Party Retired Religious St. Vincent de Paul Dec. 14th 6pm Campaign for Human Development

Parish Financial Report Our Annual Christmas Party in the cafeteria will be December 14th, 6:00. Thank You for We invite all ladies within the parish to enjoy a great evening with wonderful ladies gearing up Your Gifts to God & the Parish for the Holiday. Please bring an appetizer and personal care items to donate to the food pantry. Items needed for the pantry include: shampoo, con- Due to early transmission of this bulletin, col- ditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, feminine pads lection figures for November 19, 2017 collec- and tampons, paper towels and Kleenex. We tion were not yet available. hope to see y'all there.

God Bless you and yours!

Christmas Decorating God bless you for your generous As we approach the Christmas holidays, we contributions. are in need of help with Church decorating. A We appreciate your sacrifices and love of our committee head and helpers are being sought. St. Anthony Family! We would be happy to have you on board to help. Please contact Fr. John at: [email protected]. Craft/Vendor Fair Report

Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated. Revenue 1,128.00 Expenses 269.82 Profit 858.18

Thank you everyone for all your help and sup- Follow us on Facebook port. Saint Anthony of Padua High Ridge Paul & Rusalyne St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO Ministry Schedule

Extraordinary Ushers/Greeters Altar Servers Eucharistic Ministers Lectors

Readings for the Week CHOIR Choir 6:00 PM for new members/cantors/ Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 harmonies Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 7:00 PM for regular practice Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62- (Christmas practices are underway) 67; Questions/concerns: Nancy: [email protected] Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Blood Donors Needed Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Please HELP Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lk 21:34-36 Blood Drive on Sunday, December 3rd from 8 am Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; to 12 noon in auditorium via school. We would like Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; at least 20 donors. Please help save a LIFE by giv- Mk 13:33-37 ing blood. During the winter season blood is ur- gently needed because of surgeries due to dis- eases such as, cancer, heart, and many others. GRATITUDE One pint of blood will save up to 4 lives. Many lives Let gratitude for the past inspire us with trust for the will be saved with your donation. I surely would future. appreciate all you can do to help. Contact Cla- --François Fénelon rence R Surmeier at 314-303-7415 or email me at [email protected] if you can donate. If you are low on iron please eat some raisins or grapes RCIA the night before to bring up your iron level. And all Do you know someone who may be interested in donors drink some fluid in the morning. becoming Catholic or has been away from Church Please note scheduled appointments will be taken for awhile and would like to be refreshed in the first. Donors needed after all the Masses on Sun- faith? Please contact the Rectory office at 636-677-4868, day. If you attend Saturday night Mass please ext. 100, or email the Pastor: come early on Sunday morning if possible. [email protected], for more information. Thank you! November 26, 2017

St. Anthony PSR News For information contact Kathy Joslin at [email protected] or call 636-677-4868 ext. 118 or 636-677-1567.

November Prayers & Lists 1st grade – Grace Before Meals 2nd grade – Act of Contrition 3rd grade – Rosary (name parts and prayers) 4th grade - Rosary (name parts and prayers), Joyful Mysteries 5th grade – Great Commandment, Joyful Mysteries, Angel of God (Guardian Angel Prayer) 6th grade - Great Commandment, Joyful Mysteries, Seven Sac. placed in Categories 7th grade – Angelus, Joyful Mysteries 8th grade - Act of Faith

November 26 No class – Thanksgiving Holiday

December 3 First Sunday of Advent Family Faith Group meets 11:30-12:45 in the cafeteria

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade Quiz Quiz Quiz Quiz Take-home ch. 7 ch. 19 ch. 9 ch. 10 quiz cover Rec. cover Advent Advent Advent God’s Mystery Decision ch 12 Prep ch 10 Lesson Lesson Lesson cover ch 8 Point

-The questions on the class quizzes (grades 1-6) are taken directly from the online quiz. -To review for an upcoming quiz or to make up a quiz online, go to www.bemydisciples.com, scroll down to “Chapter Re- view”, choose the grade level, choose the chapter, click GO. Submit quiz scores from make-up quizzes.

PSR Mass involvement – 7th grade Dec. 10th; 8th grade Jan. 21st

“The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for what He is sending us every day in His goodness.” St. Gianna Beretta Molla

YOU ARE PERSONALLY INVITED TO ATTEND

Traditio Instaurare - OLQP Young Adults When: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 6:30pm-8:30pm Where: Jilly's Cafe & Steakhouse 1630 Gravois Rd. High Ridge, MO 63049

Learn more about the Young Adults Group in your area and our mission in the Catholic Church. Grab a beverage and food of your choice, while we share together, our love for Jesus Christ. This is a great opportunity for those 18-35yrs old to strengthen their faith and work on projects in our com- munities! Come monthly or pop in when you can to listen to speakers and grow your faith. Contact Caitlin: 314.280.4794 [email protected] St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO

We wanted to let people know that the proceeds will go to a family in the parish that has relatives in Puerto Rico; raffle bas- kets; and Deacon Jim is speaker.

November 26, 2017 St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO November 26, 2017

AN EVENING WITH SANTA

Join us for an evening of activities, a movie, snacks and of course a visit from the big guy himself (Santa)!

You can drop off the kids and we will take good care of them while they have a great time. This event is for kids ages 3 to 11. Younger kids are welcome if an adult remains present with them. (Kids must be potty- trained.) All fun and snacks will be provided as well as a digital picture of each child with Santa. Par- ents are welcome to stay and have fun, too.

Where: St. Anthony’s Cafeteria/Auditorium

When: December 15th 6 pm until 8:30 pm

Cost: $10 per child ($25 for families with 3 or more kids)

Questions: Please contact Joann Cooley ([email protected])

REGISTRATION AND MEDICAL CONSENT FORM Submit registration forms with payment to the parish office no later than Monday December 4th (Make checks payable to St. Anthony’s Church) Child’s Information:

Number of children attending ______

Name(s) Age(s) ______Address City/State/Zip ______Allergies ______Parent/Guardian Information: Name Phone Email ______Emergency Contact Name and Number ______Medical Consent

In case of accident or serious illness, I request St. Anthony of Padua parish to contact me. If the parish is unable to reach me, I hereby authorize St. Anthony of Padua to obtain emergency medical treatment for my child, .

Preferred Emergency Center/Hospital Phone ______

Parent’s Signature Date Photo Consent

I give permission for my child to have his/her photo taken with Santa.

Parent’s Signature Date______

Cell phone number or e-mail address for receiving photo: ______St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO Activities Outside the Parish

Adoption Records Law

ATTENTION: MISSOURI BIRTH PARENTS AND ADOPTEES: Missouri adoption law is changing!

On January 1st, 2018, adult adoptees (ages 18 and older) will be granted access to their original birth certificate. Birth parents have the right to protect their confidentiality under the new law, but they must act before January 1st. For more information, contact the Missouri Bureau of Vital Re- cords by phone at (573) 751-6387 OR by email at [email protected]. Visit the Bu- reau’s website at www.health.mo.gov/data/vitalrecords/adopteerightsact.php for more detailed information about the new law.

Marriage Encounter

What can I get my spouse for Christmas? Give each other something really special this year. How about a gift filled with romance and excitement? Your special gift is a weekend to re- member – a Marriage Encounter weekend. The next weekends are December 1-3, 2017, and February 2-4, 2018. You can find out more by clicking on www.stl-wwme.org or calling at 314.649.7317.

Notice: Retreat at IL Ritiro Annual Baby Jesus Birthday “Advent Retreat” Party Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Pauline Books & Media 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Presentation The Daughters of St. Paul are hosting their annual Presenter: Sr. Marianne Keena, CSJ Birthday Party for Baby Jesus at Pauline Books and Media, Saturday, December 2 from 10am to 3pm (free admission). Place: IL Ritiro Franciscan Retreat Cen- ter Families have made Pauline Books and Media’s P.O. Box 38 ~ 7935 St. Francis Lane Birthday Party for Baby Jesus a St. Louis tradition now for over 25 years. For generations families have Dittmer, MO 63023 come to enjoy the festivities and to spend time with the Pauline Sisters, who put on the event with the Registration Fee: $30 (Lunch is incuded) help of a dozen local volunteers. Ultimately, this is a place where kids can experience the true meaning of Christmas! To Register Call: 636-274-0554 Some of the festivities will include: Email: [email protected]; Pay by * Picture taking with Baby Jesus in front of a hand- painted mural back drop. (costumes provided / bring Check your own camera) www.il-ritiro.org- Register & pay by * Birthday cake * Visit from St. Nicholas PayPal * Nativity story telling *Crafts...and more!

November 26, 2017

Pre-Christmas Franciscan Hermitage Retreat

December 19-21, 2017 Tuesday 5:30 pm — Thursday 11:00 am (We will try to accommodate those who would like to arrive early or leave later!) Prepare to celebrate Christmas in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. We will follow his rule of Heimit- ages which combines communal prayer and meals with extended periods of silence that provides the inner space for conversation with God. We will gather for Mass, Morning Prayer, Midday Prayer, Evening and Prayer each day. A Guided Meditation will be part of the Prayer Experience. This is a silent Retreat except for the Friday evening meal and shared reflections. (Retreat begins with a lite meal at 5:30 pm on Tues. and ends with prayer at 11:00 am on Thursday.) Each person will have a private room and be invited to make use of the chapel with the Blessed Sacrament, our new nature chapel, or go walking in the woods. This quality time with God is experi- enced without the distractions of television, radio, computers and cell phones. The solitude experience is supported by "the Mother" who prepares meals, leads the times of prayer and attends to other needs. Sr. Marlene Geppert, OSF, will act as the "Mother" for this Hermitage experience. Registration fee is $130. and is non-refundable. Five meal, fruit and snacks are included. Scholar- ships are available. Please register by December 15, 2017. To Register please call 636-274-0554 or email us at [email protected] or check our website and register by PayPal Visit us at www.il-ritiro.org Like us on Facebook!