This Week with Our St. Anthony Parish Family

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B January 14, 2018

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 community 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

Prayer of the Week Prayer to St. Benedict for Peace Saint of the Day St. Benedict, you were a man of peace. You walked the paths of peace your whole life long and led Lawrence Jenco all who came to you into the ways of peace. Priest (1934-1996) Help us, St. Benedict, to achieve peace; In 1985, Fr. Lawrence Jenco, a Servite priest peace in our hearts, peace in our homes, peace in our sorely from Illinois and the director of Catholic Relief Ser- troubled world. vices in Lebanon, was taken hostage in Beirut by a Through your powerful intercession with God help us to be Shiite group called Islamic Holy War. He would peacemakers. Aid us to work for peace, to take the first step in ending bit- spend 564 days in captivity before his release and terness, to be the first to hold out our hands in friendship and return to the United States. forgiveness. Days of unrelenting boredom—often blindfolded, Beg God to let peace permeate our lives so that they may be locked in a closet, or handcuffed to a radiator-were lived in God’s grace and love. interspersed with bursts of terror. During transport And at the end of our lives obtain for us the reward of peace- from one hiding place to another he was bound in makers, the eternal blessed vision of God in heaven. Amen. tape from head to toe or wrapped with explosives. —Benedictine Daily Prayer He endured beatings and several times expected RCIA Rites of Acceptance and Welcoming execution. Sunday, 10:15 AM Mass Nevertheless, he sustained himself with prayer, reciting a homemade rosary, or celebrating a clan- The initial inquiry (Precatechumenate) period for St. An- destine Mass-sometimes in the company of fellow thony’s group of inquirers will be moving into the second American hostages. The night before he was re- stage, with our unbaptized inquirers to go through the Rite of leased, one of the guards asked him if he could for- Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens, and baptized give his captors. Jenco realized his faith was being inquirers to go through the Rite of Welcoming. The first phase of initiation has been a time for seekers to hear the put to the test. While he would not forget his treat- mystery of Christ proclaimed. The inquirers have con- ment, he chose the way of forgiveness in place of sciously and freely sought the living God and entered the vindictiveness. way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their After his release, Jenco remained remarkably hearts. We ask you to please pray for our catechumens as free of bitterness, sharing a message of peace and they continue their conversion journey and for our RCIA reconciliation. (He was more disturbed to learn that process as we assist them in moving toward a closer rela- his freedom had been purchased by the sale of arms tionship with Jesus. Your prayers are critical to the success of our program. We will continue to keep you informed of the to Iran.) He served as a campus minister at the Uni- initiation process and progress of those considering joining versity of Southern California and died of cancer on the Church. We invite you to take an active role in welcom- July 19, 1996. ing our candidates, and to be models of faith and Christian charity for them. “God, give me a new heart and a new spirit. You have asked me to love unconditionally. May I forgive Joke of the Week as you have asked me to forgive, unconditionally. Catholic Code Words Then you will be my God and I will be your son.” “This information is for Catholics only. It must not be di- vulged to non-Catholics. The less they know about our —A prayer by Fr. Lawrence Jenco, composed the ritual and code words, the better off they are.” night of his release AMEN: The only part of a prayer that everyone knows. BULLETIN: Your receipt for attending Mass. Spread the Gospel, the Good News about Jesus CHOIR: A group of people whose singing allows the rest and His St. Anthony Family. of the Parish to lip-sync. A Holy Community through Holy Communion! HOLY WATER: A liquid whose chemical formula is Your brother in Jesus, H2OLY. HYMN: A song of praise usually sung in a key three oc- taves higher than that of the congregation’s range. January 14, 2018 Welcome Activities This Week To all our Guests, January 14, 2018 - January 21, 2018 Fr. John Reiker, Deacon Dick and Deacon Jim and All at St. Anthony’s Parish Family welcome you SUNDAY - January 14 and hope that your time with us may be a moment Luke 18 Retreat of spiritual experience. You are always welcome Children’s Liturgy 10:15 AM Mass here and if you would like to become a member of PSR 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM this parish or are thinking to become a Catholic, Family Faith Group 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM contact the Rectory office. Our phone is 636-677- Bible Study 5:30 PM (café) 4868 ext. 100. Monday, January 15 Patriotic Rosary 7:00 PM Holiday - Rectory Office Closed TUESDAY - January 16 This Week with our St. Anthony Quilters 9:00 AM Cub Scouts 6:30 PM (aud.) Parish Family Choir 7:00 PM Practice - All new members welcome; Teens, adults and any 7th or 8th Please Pray for the graders Recently Deceased Women’s Small Faith Sharing Group 7:00 PM (7th gr) Josef Ellmer uncle of Sylvianne Doucot WEDNESDAY - January 17 Youth Group 6:15 PM Men’s Faith Group 6:30 PM (7th grade) 4th Degree Knights of Columbus 7:00 PM Parish Council Discernment 7:00 PM (Church) Please Pray for the Sick THURSDAY - January 18 Don Schuler MaryAnne Dundon Liturgy Committee 7:00 PM (Rect.) All welcome! Michael Buchheit Dave Siemons Knights of Columbus 7:30 PM Nathan Davis Mike Kern FRIDAY - January 19 Marian Werner Paul Dischert Larry Pellen Clean Church after 8:00 AM Mass Adnan Husidic Giovanna Donato Alice Borner Charles Corley Rick Byerly Janet Parker SUNDAY - January 21 Theresa Chapman Judy Koebel Children’s Liturgy 10:15 AM Mass John McCarthy Toni Ahlemeyer PSR 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Terry Hunt Dorothy Hartung Joaquin Vigil Lynn Peters Welcome Comm. Hospitality Breakfast after Phyllis Smith Vasilius Kolios 10:15 AM Mass (café) Jayne Donovan Betty Moleski Parent, sponsor, student Confirmation Mtg. Richard Siebert Ryan Heard 11:45 AM (Church) Hazel McCarthy Cathy O’Brien Bible Study 5:30 PM (café) Tom Fischer Ken Loretta Robert Mecey Kathy Ryals Rose Hill Dave Riley Jenni Dillon Mason Korn Edmund Bailey Mark Korn Upcoming Parish Events Sally Klohr Justin Schnieders Margaret Hook Dick Bardon Friday, February 2 First Friday Eucharistic Adora- tion 2:00 PM Names of the sick will remain on the list above for a month. You may contact the office to have a name added Saturday, February 3 First Saturday Prayer Break- to the list for an additional month at a time. fast 9:00 AM (cafeteria) All are most welcome! New additions will appear at the top of the list as they are received. Wednesday, February 14 Ash Wednesday NOTE: Due to privacy laws, hospitals no longer notify us Masses 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM; Fish Fry when parishioners are patients. If you wish a visit from the parish staff please notify the office. Fish Fries during Lent Thank you. St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO Mass Intentions Patriotic Rosary Monday, Jan. 15 Weekday in Ordinary Time Weekly on Monday evening 7:00 PM 9:00 A.M. (Holiday) All souls in Purgatory In Church Tuesday, Jan. 16 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M. Alex & Bernadine Block First Monday of each Month Wednesday, Jan. 17 St. Anthony Divine Mercy Chaplet 8:00 A.M. Barbara Kipper 7:00 PM Thursday, Jan. 18 Weekday in Ordinary Time Patriotic Rosary following 8:00 A.M. Tony Mattler Friday, Jan. 19 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M. Milton & Carl Brouk Saturday, Jan. 20 St. Fabian, St. Sebastian 5:00 PM Debbie Finder Sunday, Jan. 21 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Join us for our meetings on Wednesdays from 8:30 A.M. Parishioners of St. Anthony 6:15 to 8 p.m.. We meet in the youth room in the 10:15 A.M. Art & Linda Lafser (wedding back of the school (red doors). All high school- anniversary Intention) ers and 8th graders are invited! Come engage more with your faith and have fun with friends. We hope to see you there! Questions? Call or St. Vincent de Paul Donation Bin text Kelly at 314-363-9047.

There is a St. Vincent de Paul donation bin in front of the school building. We clean Church every Friday after They take new or gently used clothing, the 8:00 AM Mass. Our Heavenly shoes, belts, and purses, preferably in Dusters are in need of help! If you bags. can offer any time, it would be Proceeds from the sale of these items at St. deeply appreciated. Vincent de Paul thrift stores go to help our Thank you! needy clients with utilities and other ex- penses. Thanks for your donations! Note: furniture and other items can be taken directly to our Fenton St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store at 625 Gravois Road (across from Fenton Plaza near Gold’s Gym and Sky Zone). You may want to check out that store for some really good bargains!

A Gift in Your Will St. Anthony’s Family has been blessed with gracious benefactors who have remembered us in their will. Gifts, both large and small have shaped the parish. For more information, please visit our website: Each gift has been important and vital to our suc- www.stanthonyhr.org cess. Collections for January 2018: Anyone can remember your St. Anthony Family with a gift in their will. It’s a simple and straightforward Weekly Contributions (general fund) way to powerfully shape our future. Leaving a gift in Building Fund your will is a common and popular way to plan a charitable gift. St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Louis Review You are in Control Your gift in your will is not set in stone. You can al- Parish Financial Report ways change your mind if circumstances change. You have complete control of your estate and your Thank You for gift plan while you are alive, and you retain total ac- Your Gifts to God & the Parish cess to all your resources, should you need them. Your gift occurs only after your death. You can COLLECTION choose to let St. Anthony of Padua know of your gift intentions or you can choose to keep them confiden- January 7, 2017 tial. Consider the following as you determine your plans: Contribution Collection 7,296.00 1) An unrestricted gift in your will allows us to direct Online Giving 1,575.00 your gift where it is most needed. Loose 212.00 2) You can designate your gift to go specifically to a All Saints 15.00 program at St. Anthony of Padua that is close to Immaculate Conception 15.00 your heart. Christmas 125.00 Building Fund 524.00 No matter how you decide to remember your parish, Total for Parish 9,762.00 a gift from your will accomplishes several key benefits. It sends a strong message to your heirs that the Church played an important role in your life. God bless you for your generous It guarantees that your generosity to the Church will contributions. be continued even after you are gone. It provides important assistance to our parish. We all appreciate your sacrifices and It may even provide tax benefits for your heirs. love of our St. Anthony Family!

Jonah Prayer Ministry Training Session This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone in your parish that might be interested in becoming a Jonah Prayer Minister or this would be a great opportunity for existing Prayer ministers to receive a refresher course on ministry. Date: Saturday, January 20, 2018 Time: 9am-4pm (please bring lunch; drinks provided) Location: Catholic Renewal Center, 1406 S. Sappington Road, Crestwood Jonah Prayer Ministry Training is an archdiocesan workshop to train prayer ministers for ministry in their par- ishes. You may obtain the application to attend by contacting the Catholic Renewal Center, 314-801-8688 or emailing [email protected]. You may access the application online at archstl.org/renewal and click on the Jonah tab. Application requires your pastor's approval. Jane Guenther St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO Ministry Schedule

Extraordinary Altar Servers Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Ushers/Greeters

Tony Kattelman

Readings for the Week White House Retreat Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; All men of the parish are invited to join us on Mk 2:18-22 our annual retreat at White House. This will be Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; a silent, guided retreat based on the Spiritual Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Exercises of St. Ignatius. It’s a peaceful break Mk 3:1-6 from the chaos and confusion of everyday life. Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; It’s like a 3 day vacation with Christ on their Mk 3:7-12 beautiful 80—acre campus high on the bluffs Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19 overlooking the Mississippi River. All meals and Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21 private lodging are provided. Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Our retreat begins the evening of Thursday, Mk 1:14-20 March 1, 2018 and concludes Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM. There is no set fee to attend a retreat at White House! White House op- Choir erates on a free will offering basis, asking those Tuesdays - in attendance to simply give what they feel they Choir 7:00 PM for practice can at the conclusion of the retreat. To register All new members welcome: Teens, adults and any 7th or 8th graders call: bob Hook 636-677-2262 or Matt Frank 636 -677-0552 or visit www.whretreat.org to find ad- Questions/concerns: Nancy: [email protected] ditional dates. PLEASE RSVP BY JANUARY 31, 2018. RCIA Do you know someone who may be interested in The St. Anthony class of 1968 is having a 50 becoming Catholic or has been away from Church year reunion! for awhile and would like to be refreshed in the faith? We need help in finding our classmates. If you know Please contact the Rectory office at 636-677-4868, anything about someone who was in this class, ext. 100, or email the Pastor: please call Susy Guzy Althoff at 636-861-0066. [email protected], for more information. We are having difficulties in finding the girls. January 14, 2018 St. Anthony PSR News For information contact Kathy Joslin at [email protected] or call 636-677-4868 ext. 118 or 636-677- 1567.

January Prayers & Lists 1st grade – Hail Mary 2nd grade – Glory Be 3rd grade – Seven Sacraments 4th grade – Seven Sacraments placed in Categories, Sorrowful Mysteries 5th grade – Ten Commandments, Sorrowful Mysteries 6th grade – Ten Commandments, Saint Michael Prayer 7th grade – Ten Commandments, Sacraments placed in Categories, Gloria (from Roman Missal) 8th grade – Ten Commandments, Act of Hope **Please encourage your children to practice their prayers and lists at home

January 14 Family Faith Group meets 11:30-12:45 in the cafeteria 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th grad grad grad grade grad grade grade grade e e e e cover cover cover God’s ACR God’s God’s Luke 18 ch 5 ch 9 ch 15 Own E Own Own Retreat Making Making Making

January 21 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th grad grade grad grade grade grade grade grade e e Quiz Quiz Quiz ch. 5 ch. 9 ch. 15 cover cover cover God’s God’s God’s God’s Conf. ch 10 chs ch 16 Own Own Own Own Meeting 10 & 11 Making Making Making Making

-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 Review”, choose the grade level, choose the chapter, click GO. Submit quiz scores from make-up quizzes.

First Semester Progress Reports will be sent home later in January PSR Mass involvement – 8th grade Jan. 21st Confirmation meeting – 8th grade students, parents, & sponsors – Jan. 21st at 11:45 in church

“I used to believe that prayer changes things, but now I know that prayer changes us, and we change things.” ~ St. Teresa of Calcutta

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 14, 2018 Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you. -- 1 Corinthians 6:19a St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO

Please note: You will find an envelope for the Review in your January collection envelope packet. January 14, 2018

Activities Outside the Parish Action Alert Reminder As Congress returns to session this week after its holiday recess, the fate of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) remains in doubt. It is likely to be a central question as Congress consid- ers legislative packages to fund the government beyond January 19th, when the current authorization expires. Please take a moment to urge your Congressional House Representative and Senators to support CHIP. See the short message below from President Ralph Middlecamp..

Now that the mammoth tax reform legislation has passed we can turn our attention to specific issues that we know will impact the people we serve. An immediate opportunity to be a Voice for the Poor is the renewal of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

This program has always received broad bipartisan support but when it came up for renewal in Sep- tember the bipartisan support broke down over how to fund the program. It now appears to have a good chance of being renewed with at least a short term fix.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has always supported this legislation as it positively helps so many of the families we serve. The children served are often those of the working poor who do not qualify for Medicaid funding. The Voice of the Poor Committee and Past President Sheila Gilbert sent out an action alert when the CHIP legislation came up for renewal.

Ralph Middlecamp National Council President Society of St. Vincent de Paul Take Action Now!

New Beginnings: Presented by Young Adults Traditio Instaurare 1/16/18 - 6:30pm-8pm @ Toasted Coffee House - 3015 High Ridge Blvd.

The OLQP Young Adults welcome 18-35yrs to begin the new year with reflection on your faith. Join us in a round table discussion with Deacon Tom Gerling as we learn how to best reach our religious goals in the upcoming year. Let’s all share together as we grow in the Catholic Faith. All age groups are welcome for this event! Contact Caitlin Brand @ 314-280-4794 with questions

Married Couples Retreat The Ignatian Spirituality Lecture Series Wednesday January 24th at SLUH. This free event will feature a talk from married couple Bridget Brennan and Jerome Shen. They are the authors of the book "Falling in Love...Finding God: Marriage and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola". They will be discussing various topics and principles from their book. This event will be held in the Si Commons building on the campus of SLUH (4970 Oakland Ave- nue). Doors open at 7:00 PM and the talk begins at 7:00 PM. To register, call 314-416-6400 or visit whretreat.org/speaker-series. St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO Activities Outside the Parish

42nd Annual Celebration St. Paul Catholic School - Fenton Archdiocesan Mass for the Open House Preservation of Peace and Justice Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 On the Holiday Weekend 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Our annual Open House is a great opportunity for you to Commemorating the birth and legacy of tour our school, and visit with faculty and staff. Both new Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and current school families may come and register their Sun. Jan. 14 2:30 PM children for grades K – 8.

Archbishop Robert J. Carlson, Celebrant th Rev. Arthur J. Cavitt, Homilist Any new student entering Kindergarten through 8 grade and any student currently attending a Catholic Elemen- Cathedral of St. Louis tary School can apply for the Beyond Sunday Scholar- ship. This scholarships provides tuition support for mid- dle income families. Information can be found at Respect Life Apostolate www.ttef-stl.org

465 New Smizer Mill Rd. The RLA is coordinating with the Archdiocesan Of- Fenton, MO. 63026 fice of Young Adult Ministry to host a special prayer 636-343-4333 event for those 19-39. Please encourage the young [email protected] adults of your parish and community to attend the Pro-Life Holy Hour on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 Our Lady Queen of Peace - House Springs p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica. Dinner is also being Open House provided beforehand at 6 p.m. in Boland Hall. Sunday, January 28, 2018 Our Lady Queen of Peace in House Springs would like to invite you to join us on Sunday, January 28th La Salle Retreat at the 9:30 a.m. school mass as we celebrate the beginning of Catholic Schools Week. We will host an Open House from 10:30 – 11:30 during which On Wednesday, January 31 from 6-9:00 pm, La time you are welcome to enjoy coffee and donuts in Salle Retreat Center (2101 Rue De LaSalle the cafeteria, and take a tour of our school. We are Drive, Glencoe) is hosting a dinner and a be- a Christ centered school that focuses on helping our hind-the-scenes tour. Explore our historical parents with the Christian formation of their chil- buildings and hear fun stories from Brothers dren. Please feel free to call and schedule a tour or who attended school at La Salle! The cost is check us out on Facebook at OLQP School or call $30 per person which includes cocktails, 3- 636-671-0247. course dinner, tour and historical book. Space is limited! Register at www.LaSalleRetreat.org. Catholic Men For Christ Conference February 3, 2018 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 8 AM Doors Open 9 AM Conference Begins 4 PM Mass Join Christians from around the metropolitan area Touhill Performing Arts Center and from many traditions as we pray together $40.00 Register Online catholicmenforchrist.org at the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service Or call Touhill Ticket Office 314-516-4949 at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church 11910 Eddie and Park Road Questions: 314-792-7183 Sun. Jan. 28 @ 7pm OR (Reception to Follow) Mickey Girse 314-677-8665 For more information contact 314-792-7177 or Harry Sheldon 636-677-4577 [email protected] January 14, 2018 Inspiration from Pope Francis For Everyone