ST. LOUIS CHURCH SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 16, 2011 Daily Mass Readings Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday

Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Hebrews 5:1-10 Hebrews 6:10-20 Hebrews 7:1-3, Hebrews 7:25- Hebrews 8:6-13 Hebrews 9:2-3, Isaiah 8:23-9:3 15-17 8:6 11-14

Psalm 40:2, 4, Psalm 110:1-4 Psalm 111:1-2, Psalm 110:1-4 Psalm 40:7-10, Psalm 85:8, Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9 Psalm 27:1, 4, 7-10 4-5, 9-10 17 10-14 13-14

1 Corinthians 1: 1 Corinthians 1-3 1:10-13, 17

John 1:29-34 Mark 2:18-22 Mark 2:23-28 Mark 3:1-6 Mark 3:7-12 Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:20-21 Matthew 4:12-23

What is Lectio Divina? While reading sacred scripture, read the words with a love and sense of discovery until something seems to strike home. Sit with the passage as one would with a good friend- not just thinking or analyzing, but instead remaining in a quiet, listening spirit, so the word can nurture and challenge you. Call to Prayer The Word of God Faith Sharing Closing Prayer “Let us take a moment in the midst Choose one of next Sunday’s readings. Begin with an open ended question such At the end of the faith sharing, invite of all our activity to prepare One person reads the scripture aloud as as “What strikes you from this reading?” participants to pray aloud for any ourselves for prayer.” others are attentive to a word, phrase, or and/or you can use the “Reflection particular petitions or praises they may theme that is meaningful to them. Allow for Question” found on our website or have. Feel free to close with: The Excerpts from SNOW FALLING ON SNOW a minute of silent reflection. Have another bulletin. Allow time for reflection & Lord’s Prayer or Spontaneous prayers Copyright 2001 by Robert J. Wicks Used with permission of Paulist Press person read the same scripture a second sharing. or a faith-based song. www.paulistpress.com time.

Reflection Question for Next Sunday, January 23, 2011 Do you remember falling in love? At some point, whether it grew over time or was “love at first sight” you just knew that this was THE ONE. Most of the time we associate this with the love between spouses, but in today’s gospel, we have an example of falling in love with Jesus. Peter, Andrew, James and John were ordinary people doing ordinary things on an ordinary day, but were touched by the Holy Spirit, fell head-over-heals in love with Jesus. Nothing was ever the same for them. How about you?

MEETINGS THIS WEEK New Parishioner Welcome Sunday, January 16, 2011 Social Hall 12:30 PM ACTS Women's Gathering Sunday, January 16, 2011 Room 301 2:00 PM Sharing Christ Monday, January 17, 2011 Social Hall 7:30 PM ACTS Men's Small Group Monday, January 17, 2011 Room 305 7:00 PM Liturgy Committee Monday, January 17, 2011 Room 304 7:30 PM Miraculous Medal Novena Monday, January 17, 2011 Chapel 7:30 PM Women's Bible Study Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Room 302 9:30 AM Catechism Study Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Room 301 7:00 PM Respect Life Meeting Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Room 304 7:00 PM K of C Open Meeting Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Social Hall 7:30 PM Playgroup Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Room 301 9:30 AM ACTS Women's Retreat Team Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Room 305 7:00 PM RCIA Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Room 301 7:00 PM CDA Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Social Hall 7:00 PM ACTS Core Team Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Room 303 7:30 PM Charismatic Prayer Group Mass Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Chapel 8:00 PM Great Adventure Scripture Study Thursday, January 20, 2011 Social Hall 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 20, 2011 Room 305 8:00 PM Dear Parishioners:

Recently an old classmate of mine passed this on to me:

From a strictly mathematical viewpoint: What Equals 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been in situations where someone wants you to GIVE OVER 100%... How about ACHIEVING 101%? What equals 100% in life?

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help answer these questions:

If: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z is represented as: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

Then: H-A-R-D-W-O- R- K is 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%

And: K-N-O-W-L-E- D-G-E is 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+ 5 = 96%

But: A-T-T-I-T-U- D-E is 1+20+20+9+20+ 21+4+5 = 100%

THEN, look how far the love of God will take you: L-O-V-E-O-F- G-O-D is 12+15+22+5+15+ 6+7+15+4 = 101%

Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:

While Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, it's the Love of God that will put you over the top!

Msgr. Luca

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Be an organ donor—give your heart to Jesus!

PARISH PILGRIMAGE MAY 16-26, 2011: Monsignor Luca will CHURCH LINENS: Altar linens are to be picked up this week by lead this year’s parish pilgrimage to Eastern Europe (Poland and Ms. Blanchard and next week by Ms. Coffey. Czech Republic). This fascinating pilgrimage includes visits to Warsaw, Old Town, the Shrine of the Black , Krakow, the SCHOOL BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT: The St. Louis School Wawel Cathedral, the Royal Palace, Wadowice: the birthplace and Board is looking to replace one retiring School Board Member for home of Pope John Paul II, the Divine Mercy Shrine where Saint the year 2011. Nominees must possess a genuine commitment to Faustina lived and died, the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz, Catholic School education, its mission and future, a willingness to the medieval city of Brno, and many sites in Prague including the work with others effectively in reaching consensus, a willingness to famous statue of the Infant of Prague. Mass will be celebrated in support school, parish, and Archdiocesan policy, and a willingness some of the most important shrines of this region with Antonella as and ability to be a credible witness of the Catholic faith to the our hostess. Cost ($3895.00 per person) includes airfare (including school community and parish. This particular term requires that the taxes & fees), first class hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, ground new school board member not be a parent of a St. Louis School transportation and all entrance fees. Brochures with the daily itiner- student. For more information, contact Robert Miller at ary are available at the Information Table in the narthex. To regis- [email protected] or call 410-465-1301. ter for the pilgrimage or for further information contact George’s International Tours at 800-566-7499 daily from 9am to 5pm (West GOOD DEEDS OF THE CHILDREN: Abby pet a dog; Tori read Coast time). Jeffrey a story; Jocelyn helped with laundry; Howard helped with cleaning the house; Becca did things before her Mommy & Daddy asked her to; Aidan showed manners; Michael got ready for THE POINSETTA’S that so beautifully decorated our Altar during school quickly; Kacie unpacked her personal bag after vacation; the Christmas holiday, will be available after the 12:45pm Mass on Bailey made her bed; Christopher put his dishes in the sink; Nich- Sunday, January 16th. Thank you to everyone who so graciously olas cleaned the family room; Samantha read to her sister; Mandi made offerings in memory and honor of their loved ones. played with her brother. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A DEACON? There will be a Dea- SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Next Saturday, January con Formation information session for any man who is interested in 22nd, by Monsignor Luca and Father Greg Rapisarda. discovering more about the program. The session will be held Sunday, January 23, 2011, from 1-3 pm at Holy Cross Church (110 E. West Street, 21230 – Federal Hill section of Baltimore City). If MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 16, 2011 interested in coming, please contact either Cindy Orr at [email protected] or 410-547-5550 or Fr. Patrick Carrion at Sunday 6:45am Family Intentions [email protected]. Any man planning to attend is encouraged to bring his spouse as well. Even if one knows he is not applying 8:00am Chester Piskorowski and Carole Ewachiw this year, it is good to attend so as to learn about the program and how to prepare for applying in the future. There is some infor- 9:30am Johanna Baldwin and Theresa Martin mation on the Archdiocesan website: http://archbalt.org/clergy- religious/deacons/delete.cfm. 11:15am Cristina Nazario and Sally Walsh 12:45pm Maria Bochniewicz and Diana Helfrich

Monday 7:00 am Catherine Yannuzzi and Kenny Dunsmore

Tuesday 7:00am Mary Moelter and Carole Ewachiw CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECENTLY MARRIED COUPLE: 9:30am Joseph Prevosto and Special Intention Bret Loes and Andrea Bridgewater, married December 4, 2010. Wednesday 7:00am Claire Gillett (SI) and Lee Russell

PLANNING YOUR CHILD’S BAPTISM? The next Baptism Prepara- Thursday 7:00am Joseph Dallasen and Robert Piper tion Session will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in Room 301 of the Pastoral Center from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Please call the Parish Office Friday 7:00am Jivaka DeSIlva and William Werder at 410-531-6040 to register. Saturday 8:00am Nancy and Mike Kelly and Special Intention Welcome the newly Baptized: 4:00pm Hovet Family and Arribas Family Chiara Francesca Rosso, Child of Michael and Alessandra (Taboni) Rosso 5:30pm Diana Helfrich and Anthony “Jerry” Mayhew, Sr. Nicholas Fernando Doldan, Child of Pedro Doldan and Lilly Siblesz (SI) denotes a Special Intention for a living person or persons.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DEARLY DEPARTED: SICK LIST: If you would like to have a name put on our Sick List, please call the parish office at 410-531-6040. Names on the Sick List Dionisia (Doni) Belleza, wife of Wally Belleza, and mother of will be included for three months. If you would like your name to be Catherine and Isabelle. listed after the three month period, please call the Parish Office at that time. Thank you. PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK, ESPECIALLY: PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES: Melanie Ciesluk Michael Krukones John Rettaliata PFC Patrick Bacon Cpt. Derrick Breville Kim Cook S. A. McClain Kathryn Rosewag 1st LT Chris Cartier Cpt. Steven Cooper LCP Larry Draughn LT Mallary Forrestel Natalie DiGennaro Margaret Miller Carmen Russo Cpt. Brendan Gallagher Cpt. Brian Green Giovanni Flores George Ogle Lori Ryan Sgt. Dan Haack PFC Joseph Henry 2nd LT Gina Horn LCpl Dane Joyce Anne Groff Barbara O’Leary Evelyn Schroder T Sgt. Christopher Lozzi SN Mark E. Mangus, Jr. Anna Haspert B. Pegg Steve Scott Ensign Kelly McLin CH (Captain) Arek Ochalek JoAnne Joyce H. Pegg Brian Showalter Lt. Denise Reccardi E4 Bryan Patrick Reier 1st LT Vincent Paul Rubbo Lt. John Ryan Jack Kaulfuss L. Pegg Jaxon Taylor Lt. James Six LCP Daniel Smith Dominic Koerber Georgiana Podniesinski Kelly Wagner PFC Patrick Steckman PSC Edward W. Surrette CH (Major) Tyson Wood Julianna Kopec Rana Lilyann Rejaie Martha Wiedel RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

IMPORTANT DATES RIGHT TO LIFE PRESENTATION: The St. Louis Knights of Co- January 16: Religion classes 9:00am/Family Life 5th grade lumbus are sponsoring a Right to Life presentation to be given by January 15: Coffee & Conversation with Fr. Greg, 9:00am Dr. John Bruchalski, OB/GYN in the St Louis Pastoral Center Social January 19: First Eucharist mtg. for parents only, 7:00pm Hall, on Tuesday, January 18th, at 7:30pm. Dr. Bruchalski will dis- January 22: Religion classes 9:00am/Family Life 5th grade cuss how universal health care will affect abortions and other relat- January 29: Religion classes 9:00am/Family Life all grades ed topics on abortion. Everyone is invited. Light refreshments will February 5: Religion classes 9:00am/Family Life all grades be served. For more information call Leo Mortimer at 410-730- February 12: Religion classes 9:00am/Family Life all grades 4844. February 12: Coffee & Conversation with Fr. Greg 9:00am

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Chicken Marsala!!! Pas- FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION MEETINGS: Our parish re- ta!!! Italian Salad!!! Live Band!!! Door Prizes!!! joices each year as we welcome our children into more active in- Fun!!! The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a “That's volvement in our community through the Sacrament of Eucharist. Amore” dinner dance on February 19th in the Social Hall. Please, Regular reception of Holy Communion fosters a relationship with plan to join us for a fun evening. More information coming soon. Jesus that is central to a child’s religious development. Parent meetings for those children who wish to prepare to receive First Holy Communion in May will be held this week and next. Families of second grade students enrolled in St. Louis School, Religious Education classes, Trinity School or Woodmont Academy shouldhave received a letter in the mail inviting the parents only to attend one of the meetings listed above. If you feel you should have received a letter and did not, or if you have any questions, please contact Vickie Yozwiak at (410) 531-6688. All meetings will be held in the Howard Bishop meeting rooms.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION WITH FR. GREG: Mark your calendars now to share “Saturday Morning Coffee and Conversation” with Fr. Greg and fellow St. Louis parishioners on Saturday, February 12th. All parents, grandparents, Godparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and parishioners are welcome to gather in the Howard Bish- op Meeting Rooms at 9:00am for this informal opportunity to social- ize and join in the conversations concerning our faith.

YOUTH MINISTRY

You never know what kind of excitement you will walk into…My This week we got “psyched” for the Super Bowl as the Student family and I were given a gift right before Christmas. My wife sur- Council sponsored an out-of-uniform fan day when all the kids wore prised us with a 4 day trip to the Florida Keys where we stayed in a jerseys and colors of their favorite teams. As if that wasn’t enough condo at a resort (thanks to friends from her work). As we flew to to keep the kids geared up, the weatherman has been keeping us Fort Lauderdale and then drove to Duck Key, we were excited to all on our toes as the students anticipate snow – keeping one foot be together and to be going to a warmer climate. As we stopped in in their slippers and wearing their pajamas inside out! Keep our the main lobby to get our keys, Matt, Meghan and Lauren ventured teachers in your prayers as they try to keep the students focused! poolside to look around. There was a pilot being shot right at the

resort and they were invited to be walk-ons! George Hamilton and OPEN HOUSE AND VIRTUAL TOUR: If you are interested in Jonathan Bennett ( 2) were there and it was seeing what St. Louis School is all about, we have lots of options fun to watch the scenes play out. And that was just the first day! for you! Visit our St. Louis website (www.stlouisparish.org/school) Who would have thought?? where we have just launched a Virtual Tour for prospective stu- dents and families. Then on January 30 from 10:30 – 2:30 we will The rest of the 4 days were spent eating good foods, sun tanning be hosting an Open House. We invite you to tour the school, visit by the ocean, jet skiing, riding bikes, boating and wakeboarding… with the teachers and administrators, meet some of our students, Not a bad time at all! Although we went with very few expectations, and learn more about your parish school. Our enrollment season is the time turned out to be filled with fun and surprises. How about underway and we are now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 this year? Are you open to new experiences, new surprises that school year! We are looking forward to meeting you! Jesus has coming your way? It may not be a pilot for a new TV

show or a special vacation, but, I assure you, He has great things Stay warm and have a great week! in mind for you. I’LL BE PRAYING FOR YOU! MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY: January 16: Lunches to the Homeless January 23: Youth Mass, 9:30am

Deeper Waters, 6pm January 24: March for Life

January 25: MS CYM Youth Council, 6-7pm MS Parent Mtg, 7:15pm SECOND COLLECTIONS January 31: Parent Speaker Dr. David Gold on “The Role of the January 15/16 Special Care for Diocesan Priests Parent”, 7:15-8:30pm January 22/23 Building Fund February 2: HS CYM 5 week series “Spring Training” begins with January 29/30 Catholic Schools Week/St. Louis School Bill Fleming on “In God’s Image: Special People with Special Needs”, 7:30-9pm in Howard Bishop Rooms February 4: HSCYM Open Gym, 7-10pm February 5-6: Souper Bowl of Caring after all Masses to benefit FISH, Franciscan Center and Grassroots

SAVE YOUR SPARE CHANGE AND MAKE A SOUPER DIFFER- STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE ENCE! The St Louis CYM community will be collecting your spare Today’s responsorial Psalm is the theme song of the good steward: change in SOUP pots on SUPER BOWL weekend February 5 and "Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will." May I, too, stand ready to 6th at all masses. Drop your change in and make a difference in offer myself and my gifts in the service of God. the life of another less fortunate that you! Collections will be divided and donated to FISH of Howard County, Grassroots and the Fran- ciscan Center. Remember to stop by any door on your way out of 2010 TAX STATEMENTS: If you would like a statement of your mass and fill the "cups or bowls" of your brothers and sisters right contributions for 2010 to St. Louis Church, please call the Parish here in our community. If you would like to help in collections at Office. If you contribute to the Preserving Our Treasured Legacy any of the masses on this date, contact Diane Borucki at dibo- campaign you will automatically receive a statement for contribu- [email protected] or 410-531-3123. tions to the campaign as well as other contributions. All other statements will be mailed by request. Thank you.

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT’S TIME FOR CONFIRMATION 2011? Current 10th or 11th graders who wish to be Confirmed should attend one of the information sessions on February 17th or February 22nd from 7-8:15pm in the Howard Bishop Rooms. Bring a copy of your baptismal certificate and your family calendar. All students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Questions? Preserving our Treasured Legacy Campaign: Please contact Maggie Fischer at [email protected].

Please consider making a sacrificial pledge to this campaign that ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS! Plans are underway for our will enable us to bring down the mortgage of our new Church and 2nd Annual College Work Camp to be held from May 29th through Pastoral Center. June 3rd in Sussex County, DE. Applications will be available in February. If you would like to join our mailing list, send an email to 1. If you gave to the Heritage of Hope Campaign, which ended in Maggie at [email protected] or friend us on facebook at 2001, consider making a pledge to the Legacy Campaign. “St. Louis College Ministry.” Or… 2. If you are nearing the end of your payment to the Legacy Campaign, consider extended your pledge for another year or DEEPER WATERS IS BACK! Open to all in grades 9-12, we gath- two. Or… er in the youth room from 7-8:30pm for games, snacks, faith shar- 3. If you are new to the parish or were unable to make a pledge ing and adoration. Upcoming dates are January 23rd, February 6th in the past, consider doing your part now by making a pledge and 20th. now.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to support and participate in this important time in the life of our parish. For additional infor- mation contact the parish office at 410-531-6040. Thanks sincerely to all who have been supportive. MARCH FOR LIFE 2011: Mark your calendars – THE LORD HEARS THE CRY OF THE POOR … AND SO DO we will make our pro-life presence known to the THE PEOPLE OF ST. LOUIS. Just about every week, the pre- lawmakers in Washington, DC, to the citizens of the Mass announcements include the reminder: “and as always, please United States, and to people around the world, on remember the poor as you leave church today.” This is not just Monday, January 24. Buses will be provided (the bus is free with a filler – we really do rely on your generosity to enable us to respond small fee for the Metro). Space is limited and reservations are to the poor. We often get phone calls from people from the Clarks- needed. For more information, contact Sue Arlinghaus at 410-531- ville community seeking help. Sometimes, they come in person. 1320 or [email protected] or call the parish office. A bus Once in a while, they even come during Masses on Sunday and sign-up will take place after every Mass on January 15/16 in the directly ask you for money. We know this has happened for the Narthex. Let your voice be heard and counted among the throngs last several weekends. Through your generosity – by donations to of people attending the march. the poor box, by bringing groceries and gift cards and cash each month for our food collection – we can and do help many people. What will I experience at the March for Life in Washington, We have learned that the best way to help is through organizations D.C? Joy in being part of a very large group of people who are that can provide more than a “handout.” Places like Grassroots standing up for their belief in the sanctity of life... amazement at the and FISH work with those needing help with housing, budgeting, number of young people and families in attendance... cold hands job skills, parenting classes, as well as immediate financial aid. and feet while listening to speakers and waiting for the masses of Your poor box donations go to these local organizations to which people to move onto the street to begin the March... few, if any, we refer those in need. Please continue to be generous to the poor counter demonstrations...pride in our church and government lead- box and monthly food collections. ers for speaking out for the unborn!

United in Prayer: If you can’t attend the March for Life in Wash- HOWARD COUNTY HOSPITAL CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN: In ington on January 24 , but want to be part of this mission, join us in order to better serve Catholic patients at Howard County General prayer and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel. Be- Hospital, the Catholic parishes in Howard County are sponsoring ginning at 9:00 AM, and at the top of each hour following, we will a priest to offer pastoral care to patients at the hospital— pray the Rosary followed by silent prayer and meditation on life- especially in times of emergency. Father Edward Szymanski will related issues. Benediction will end the day at approximately 5:15 be the first priest called in cases of emergency. In a day of more PM when those attending the March for Life return and join us. Catholics and fewer priests, Saint Louis is happy to sponsor this Please stop by the Ministry Table in the Narthex January 15-16 if effort to provide priestly care for Catholic patients. you can commit to a specific hour to pray for life before the True Presence of Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist. Your prayers are POWERFUL!

SHRINE OF ST. ANTHONY WORLD MARRIAGE DAY 2011: All mar- Recurring Events: ried couples are invited to participate in a  Daily Mass, Monday thru Friday, 12 noon special Mass and reception with Archbishop ( Tuesday Mass includes the Novena to St. Anthony) O’Brien at the Cathedral of Mary Our  First Friday Healing Mass, 7:30 PM Queen, 5200 N. Charles Street (not the Basilica downtown), Sun- th  Third Sunday & Last Sunday Healing Mass, 3 PM day, February 13 , at 3:00 PM. Celebrate and pray for marriage  Confession, Wednesday, 4 PM-5 PM and families.

Special Anniversary Couples: Any couple wishing to attend the World Marriage Day Mass and receive special recognition from the Have ever wanted to learn how to paint an Icon? The Friars of Archdiocese for 25 or more years of marriage is invited to register the Shrine of St. Anthony are announcing a wonderful new oppor- online by clicking on the World Marriage Day Button at http:// tunity at the Shrine. Local artist Britta Prinzivalli will be teaching wwme.net/, or by email to [email protected] or Icon Painting workshops at the Shrine starting February 7th and call 410-987-4210 by January 30, 2011. running every Monday until April 4th. This class is open to everyone with varying degrees of artistic background from none to ad- vanced. By the end of the class each member will have painted their own Icon and delved into the ancient spirituality of Iconogra- phy. There will be a $220 fee for the class which covers all the TRAVELERS LOOKING FOR MASS TIMES: To find materials and costs. To sign up for the class or for more questions church locations and Mass schedules nationwide, call please call 410-531-2800 or email [email protected]. 1-410-676-6000 or go to www.MassTimes.org.