Parish Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. (M-F) Phone: 314-962-5955 Fax: 314-961-0643 Website: www.goannunciation.com
Pastor Annunciation
Fr. Bob Evans 12 W. Glendale Road, Webster Groves, MO 63119 314-962-5955, Ext. 128 [email protected]
In Residence
Fr. Jack Ghio 314-962-5955, Ext. 124
Coordinator of Religious Education Mr. John Bonsanti 314-961-7712, Ext. 439 [email protected]
Parish Secretary/Bookkeeper Mrs. Barb Koch 314-962-5955, Ext. 121 [email protected]
Bulletin: Deadline: 8:00 p.m. Mondays Send articles to parishsecre- [email protected]
Holy Cross Academy Dr. Amie Koenen, President 314-842-2073 Website: www.hca-stl.org
Holy Cross Academy Middle School —Annunciation Campus Mr. Michael Biggs, Principal 314-961-7712, Ext. 437 Mrs. Theresa Berra, Secretary 314-961-7712, Ext. 441 16 W. Glendale Road Fax 314-961-2157
Parish Council Chairperson: Pat Hillmeyer 314-968-0653 th [email protected] 24 Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Finance eptember th, Chairperson: Steve LaBarge S 16 2012 314-968-0757 [email protected] Mass Schedule
Liturgical Music Weekend Masses: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. & Mrs. Carolyn Vokoun 314-606-4295 Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 A.M. [email protected] Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Baptisms Contact the rectory, 962-5955, to & Friday at 6:30 a.m. & 8:00 a.m. schedule baptisms and to sign up for baptism preparation class (for first Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00—4:30 p.m. or by appointment family member being baptized) Annunciation Catholic Church 2 Webster Groves, MO 63119
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 September 16, 2012 A Note from Fr. Bob
CHURCH SUPPORT OUR GIFTS TO GOD AND PARISH CHURCH SUPPORT OUR GIFTS TO GOD AND PARISH ON SEPT. 2 AMOUNTED TO $12,386.00 Thank you! LAST WEEK AMOUNTED TO $10,989.00 Thank you! (Includes Electronic Giving, & Shortfall) (Includes Electronic Giving, & Shortfall) It takes a weekly contribution of $11,811.32 It takes a weekly contribution of $11,811.32 to meet our Parish Budget to meet our Parish Budget TOTAL OFFERTORY YEAR TO DATE TOTAL OFFERTORY YEAR TO DATE July 1st - September 2nd, 2012 July 1st - September 9th, 2012 Offertory Budget $118,113.20 Offertory Budget $129,924.52 Actual Offertory $108,811.06 Actual Offertory $119,800.06 Offertory Budget Variance $ (9,302.14) Offertory Budget Variance $ (10,124.46) Average Weekly Contribution $ 10,881.11 Average Weekly Contribution $ 10,890.92 Annunciation Catholic Church 4 Webster Groves, MO 63119
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK STEWARDSHIP Monday, September 17 6:30 am Oral Seipp 8:00 am Cornelius Ryan Tuesday, September 18 Whoever wishes to 6:30 am Ralph Hanline come after me must de- 8:00 am Joan Hanson Wednesday, September 19 ny himself, take up his 6:30 am Chip McDonald cross, and follow 8:00 am Florence Vonder Haar me.” (Mark 8:34) Thursday, September 20 6:30 am Elizabeth Mattes When we truly believe 8:00 am Muriel Hofman that all we have is a gift Friday, September 21 from God, then we must 6:30 am Ina Jean Seipp be willing to deny our- 8:00 am Carol Krobath selves some things so Saturday, September 22 that we can share our 5:00 pm Molly Sinner Blum blessings as God intend- Sunday, September 23 ed them to be shared. 8:00 am Vern Schmidt 10:00 am The People of the Parish 11:30 am Carol Krobath
MASS SERVERS HOSPITALITY MINISTERS—SEPTEMBER
Monday, September 17 8:00 am no servers this week Saturday 5:00 pm V. Kujawa, M. Weaver, J. Rudolph Tuesday, September 18 Sunday 8:00 am J. Picco, K. Wilson, C. Henry 8:00 am no servers this week 10:00 am B. Haddad, J. Maloney, K. Pey Wednesday, September 19 11:30 am C. Weis 8:00 am no servers this week Thursday, September 20 8:00 am no servers this week TOGETHER WE’RE BETTER Friday, September 21 8:00 am no servers this week September 15 & 16 September 22 & 23 Saturday, September 22 5 pm K. Krobath K. & B. Bretsch 5:00 pm Caroline R., Brendan R., Claire H. 8 am M. & R. Anderson D. & T. Paloucek Sunday, September 23 10 am P. Hillmeyer T. Christanell 8:00 am Emily H., Leo H., Michael W. MONEY COUNTERS 10:00 am Anna L., Justin B., Kate C. 11:30 am Matt H., Maddie H. Kathryn G. Mon., Sept. 17 Mon., Sept. 24 T. Sepe M. Pelikan LECTORS CANTORS J Parsons F. Farrell Saturday, September 22 P. McArthur C. LaBarge 5:00 pm M. Riganti S. Williams Sunday, September 23 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH 8:00 am M. Lucchesi J. Jurotich Ruth Henry Helene Becker Mike Vonderharr 10:00 am D. Kramer P. Reckamp Bernice Houlihan Patty Cabot Margit Vincenz 11:30 am K. Grobe P. Reckamp Robert Janecek Marie Quirk Tom Smith Gloria Smith Joann Wills Patrick McLear EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Richard Timmerman Theresa Mix + + + Saturday, September 22 PRAYER CHAIN: If you have any requests for the Prayer 5:00 pm T. Lowther, M. Lucchesi, D. Morris, M. Disben- Chain, call Sue Williams, 961-7209, or [email protected] nett, R. Stolz Sunday, September 23 SCHEDULES For Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers & Hospitality Minis- 8:00 am E. Jost, M. Smith, M. Strauss, W. & J. Schuster ters have been emailed. They are also are available in the church vesti- 10:00 am P. Teak, D. Wedemeier, J. & J. Moore, J. Leech bule and on our parish website goannunciation.com 11:30 am S. Crosier, J. Black, M. Steele Contact Person: Jill Lauman, 961-6616 or [email protected] 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 September 16, 2012
ANNUNCIATION PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK MAY THEY REST IN PEACE We pray for the repose of Helene Pratte Monday DVD Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Klocker House Blake, mother of Charles Pratte. May her September 17 HCA Band Practice 3:00 p.m. Gym soul and all the souls of the faithful departed Girls on Track 3:00 p.m. MPH through the mercy of God rest in peace. Volleyball Practice 4:30 p.m. Gym May the family know the compassion and Men’s Basketball 8:30 p.m. Gym comfort of the Risen Lord. Amen. + + + SEPTEMBER GIVE-A-MEAL-A-MONTH MENU: Pkg. of dry spaghetti, Martha White cornbread mix, pears & Jello. Some optional items: dry milk, dried beans, Tuesday Cancelled for Sound System Work Both — Mother of Perpetual crackers (any kind), instant cereal, peanut butter & jelly, September 18 Help Devotions & Eucharistic Adoration cocoa/drink mixes, laundry detergent. Nonfood optional Quilters 9:00 a.m. GlenElm Rm items cannot be bought with food stamps. We specify Rosary for Religious Freedom 6:00 p.m. Church Martha White mixes because they do not need milk. Please, no glass containers. Volleyball Practice 4:00 p.m. Gym ACTS Mission Board 7:00 p.m. Klocker House HOSPITAL VISIT INFORMATION: If you or a someone you know would like a visit or a phone call from Fr. Bob during their hospital stay, please Wednesday Annunciation Parish Children’s Choir 3:15 p.m. Church call the rectory office, 962-5955, x128. Due to September 19 Volleyball Practice 5:30 p.m. Gym privacy regulations, hospitals no longer contact the PSR 6:30 p.m. Classrooms & Café rectory when people are admitted to the hospital.
Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ANN PEREGRINE ANNUAL COLLECTION: Members of HCA Board 7:00 p.m. MPH the Peregrine Society of Annunciation will be col- HCA Santa Workshop 7:00 p.m. Klocker House lecting donations after all Masses today in the church vestibule. We need your help to help in- Thursday Women’s Faith Sharing 9:00 a.m. Cry Room home cancer patients, especially those in our area. September 20 Volleyball Practice 4:30 p.m. Gym Please be generous and we thank you. Women’s Faith Sharing 7:00 p.m. Klocker House What is the Peregrine Society? The St Louis Pere- Kennebeck Cub Scouts 7:00 p.m. Cafeteria grine Society is dedicated to improving the quality Men Pray the Rosary 8:30 p.m. Outside Church of life of cancer patients living in the St. Louis area. Programs include the provision of medication, equipment, transportation, nutritional supplements, prosthesis, respite care and medical, surgical, and Friday Girls on Track 3:00 p.m. MPH ostomy supplies. The Society also offers recrea- September 21 Bridge Club 6:30 p.m. MPH/ANN tional outings for children and teenagers with can- Adult Volleyball 8:00 p.m. Gym cer, as well as, a supportive environment for their families.
Saturday September 22 RCIA: Interested in becoming Catholic? RCIA is a program for adults and older teen-agers who are inter- Sunday Jonah Teams after 10:00 a.m. Mass Back of Church ested in responding to God's invitation of entering into September 23 RCIA 11:00 a.m. MPH a relationship with Him through his Son, Jesus Christ. Volleyball Games 12:30 p.m. Gym This relationship will be nurtured and lived through God's Holy Spirit as his son's disciple taught by the Holy Catholic Church. The RCIA process is a journey SAVE THE DATE: of faith. The process also has the potential to be Annunciation Parish First Reconciliation Parent Meeting is Wednesday, deeply spiritual. If you are interested in learning more September 26, at 6:30 pm in the church. about RCIA contact Fr. Bob at 314-962-5955 or Pat- rick Stack at 314-966-1022.
WELCOME TO ANNUNCIATION PARISH If you are not currently registered and wish to join the Parish, please complete this form and place it in the collec on basket or send it to the Parish Office, 12 W. Glendale Rd., Webster Groves, MO 63119. A registra on form will be mailed or emailed (if you provide your email address) to you. Parish Registra on Forms are also available on our parish website www.goannuncia on.com On the homepage, click on ‘Church’ then ‘Join Our Parish’
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TOGETHER WE’RE BETTER: ANNUNCIATION PARISH WALMART'S GREAT GAS ROLLBACK AT PARTICIPATING BOB LAUMAN STATIONS: Great news! Walmart is offering a savings of 10 SCHOLARSHIP FUND cents a gallon on gas purchases made when using a Walmart Gift Card, starting August 31, 2012, until December 23, 2012. The dis- GOLF TOURNAMENT count is available on all fuel, gas and diesel, at over 1,000 partici- Join us on Sunday, September pating Murphy USA and Walmart gas stations in 18 states. That's 7 30, 2012 at the beautiful Land- cents more than their usual discount for gas purchases made with a gift card. For participating locations go to: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp? ings at Spirit Golf Club. Tournament entry fee is e=001QVO0umeB26DyjPXgSx7jFZIDY19mgocIsBscefyAHw8KvU9 $75.00 per person, which includes 18 holes of 3htbR_QmIDatPEzYzdSwTFmzrNLH00rYCEB6cMuPvDVZFbtLciRv golf, beverages and BBQ dinner provided by We- Vqs0MVVtC5ynQhBFWlw==. Walmart is known around the coun- ber's Front Row. Registration forms are in this try as the company that helps customers save money, on everything Sunday bulletin (page 2) or on the parish web- from gas purchases to home furnishings, so they can live bet- site. Registration deadline is September 15, ter. And for the millions of customers who shop in their stores and 2012. clubs around the world each week, it means a lot. Sponsor a Hole! Contact Kevin or Brigid Kelley at 961-7006.
ALL ANNUNCIATION PARISH CHILDREN (GRADES HOLE SPONORS NEEDED 2-8) INVITED TO JOIN THE CHOIR! Practices have for the 4nd Annual already started on Wednesdays, in church from 3:15 - Bob Lauman Scholarship Golf Tournament 4:15 pm. (3:15-3:25 is snack - provided the first day) Our first Mass is Sep 16, 11:30. Please contact Ursula September 30, 2012 Zielinski at [email protected] or Carolyn Vokoun at [email protected] All Proceeds go to the Bob Lauman
SILVER & GOLDEN WEDDING JUBILEE MASS celebrated by Arch- Scholarship Fund bishop Robert J. Carlson, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2:30 PM at the Cathedral This is a great opportunity to highlight Basilica (4431 Lindell Blvd). Couples celebrating their 25th, 50th or 50- plus anniversary during 2012, who register before Sept. 20, will have your business, their names & wedding date printed in the program & receive a certifi- your parish organization, or to honor cate of congratulations. To register online, go to www.archstl.org/ laityandfamilylife, choose Events from the menu on the left; then Reg- someone dear to your heart. istration under Events choose Silver & Golden Wedding Jubilee For $100.00 Mass or call Office of Laity & Family Life, 314.792.7170. You will have a personalized sign MOUSE RACES: The SVDP young adult chapter at St. Francis placed on the golf course. Xavier Church (right next to SLU) is holding a Mouse Race fundrais- er to raise money for rent & utility assistance on Friday, Sept. 28 at Please contact Brigid/Kevin Kelley at 314-961-7006 or 7 p.m. The evening will feature ten races, a 50/50 raffle, & silent email at [email protected] to sign up. Thanks in auction. Entry is $20 per person (which includes beer, soda, Advance. snacks); tables can be reserved for groups of 8 to 10. There is open seating for individuals or groups under 8. Info: Margie at TRIVIA NIGHT to benefit the Archbishop Robert J. Carlson Adoption [email protected] Fund – Our fourth annual trivia night will be held October 13, 2012 at St. James the Greater Church Hall. Cost is $20 per person or $160 per SVDP: Vinnie’s Autos, a car donation and transfer program of the table of 8. Beer, wine, soda light snacks, live band and basket raffles Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, helps local wage earners by are all part of this fun evening for a great cause. For more information, providing those workers with means of transportation that enable please call the Archdiocesan Office of Natural Family Planning at them to engage in labor so that they can support their fami- 314.997.7576 or to reserve your table, e-mail su- lies. Please consider donating a car, boat, or motorcycle to help us [email protected]. help your neighbors to help themselves; Greg Marino, program coordinator, can be reached at 314-881-6005 ST. PATRICK CENTER is building permanent, positive change for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We are in FOR THOSE IN ACTIVE DUTY IN THE MILITARY need of the following items for our clients: new kid's summer clothing Please pray for the safety and well being of the following parishioners (boys and girls all sizes), deodorant, diapers, wipes, feminine products, who are in active military service for our country: new men’s & women’s t-shirts, underwear and socks. We accept dona- Anthony Bergheger, Matt Euler, Brian Harvey, tions Mon-Fri from 8am-4pm at our receiving dock on Hadley St. in back James, Joseph & Luke Jurotich, Michael Rybak, & Josip Tomas of our building. For more info, contact Katie Joseph at 314-802-1976 or If you know of anyone from the Parish who is serving their country in [email protected]. the Military, please call the Parish Office and give us their names.