The Mission of Incarnate Word Parish

Third Sunday of Lent13416 Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017 • 314-576-5366February 28, 2016 www.incarnate-word.org

The Mission of Incarnate Word Parish Endowed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, We, the members of the Incarnate Word Faith community, dedicate ourselves in a spirit of mutual respect, to live and proclaim the gospel message of Jesus Christ.

We are called to do this by reaching in to our parish family and reaching out to the universal Church and to the global community, by ministering to their spiritual, educational, social and material needs.

We will do this by using our God-given gifts of time, talents, and treasures in an environment of collaborative ministry, in full harmony with the teachings and traditions of our Catholic faith. Third Sunday of Lent Incarnate Word Parish February 28, 2016 13416 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017 Phone (314) 576-5366 Fax (314) 576-2046 Website: www.incarnate-word.org Facebook: Incarnate Word Catholic Church Twitter: @IWParish

Pastoral Staff Mass Schedule Pastor Rev. Timothy Vowels ext. 13 Sunday Masses: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Senior Associate Pastor Rev. James Sullivan ext. 46 Sunday: 7:15 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and Sr. Associate Pastor-P/T Rev. Jack Schuler ext. 14 6:00 p.m. LifeTeen Mass Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. Larry Stallings 560-4184 The Mother Teresa Infant Nursery is available during all Masses for the comfort of parents with infants. Closed-circuit Worship TV is available in the Mother Teresa Nursery. Music Director Dr. Joe Tyldesley ext. 47 Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered for children in grades K-5 at the 5:00p.m., 8:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Masses and the Nursery Bible School is open for 1-5 year olds 8:45 a.m. & Administrative Staff 10:30 a.m. Masses Stewardship Director Mary Reichenbach ext. 48 Business Manager Michael Forget ext. 19 Holy Days: See bulletin for details. Secretary Barbara Martin ext. 10 Weekdays: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. & 8:00 a.m. Parish Accountant Pam Morse ext. 51 Saturday 8:00 a.m. Child Safety Coordinator Andrea Brockmann ext. 17 Devotions (in Church) School Principal Mike Welling ext. 11 Adoration: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the Chapel Administrative Asst. Jaye Lewis ext. 11 Benediction: every Wednesday at 8:40 p.m. Rosary: Religious Education Every morning at 7:30 a.m. except Sunday & Director Laura Flanagan ext. 26 Every Monday at 8:30 a.m. for Pro Life intentions & Administrative Asst. Emi Estrada ext. 27 Third Sunday of the month after 8:45a.m. Mass for Vocation intentions Perpetual Help Devotion: Every Tuesday morning at 8:30a.m Youth Ministry Encounter: First Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Director Dan Huss ext. 39 Director of Music Adam Bitter ext. 18 Faith Life Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Pastoral Council “Keepers of the Mission” Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (except first Wednesdays of [email protected] the month) or anytime by request

Sharon Brightfield 314-291-8445 Sacrament of Baptism: Preparation is required. Gerry Clark, President 314-205-8519 Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Brian Effer 636-532-2626 Sacrament of Marriage: Couples planning marriage must Dick Heitert, Vice President 636-532-0555 contact a priest at least six months in advance of the marriage. Kim Henry, Secretary 314-540-5529 Jodi Luetkemeyer 314-439-0605 Communion Calls: Please call the Parish Office to request Donn Mitchell 314-306-0118 Communion in the home.

Dave Olson 314-952-5477 Hospital Calls: Priests and Deacons make regular visits to John Phillips 314-412-8528 hospitals. Families should notify the Parish Office when a Colleen Smyth 636-236-1178 parishioner is hospitalized. Patti Zwick 314-579-9014

Holy Orders: If you are interested in the religious life, please call the Parish Office or the Archdiocesan Office of Welcome: If you are not currently registered and wish to Vocations at 314-792-6460. join Incarnate Word, we invite you to register in person at the Parish Office or on-line at www.incarnate-word.org Bereavement Ministry: If you or someone you care about has lost a loved one or are grieving, the parish has resources and RCIA: If you are interested in learning more about the support to offer you. For more information contact Keith Plein at Catholic faith, please call Laura Flanagan at 576-5366 ext.26. 314-469-3640 The Bereavement Support Group meets monthly from September Bulletin: Notices for the bulletin must be submitted to the through the following May on the last Tuesday of the month at Parish Secretary in writing or to [email protected] 7:00P.M. in the Watson Room. Anyone is welcome to attend. For by Tuesday 10:00am. more information, please contact Linda Hamby at 314-707-7195. Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016

Mass Intentions Liturgical Minister Schedule Monday, Feb 29, Lenten Weekday 7:00 a.m. Jim Nash Sat. Mar 5, Lenten Weekday 8:00 a.m. Howard Koblenz 5:00 p.m. Celebrant: Fr. Vowels Tuesday, Mar 1, Lenten Weekday Lectors: M. Collins, M. Beckring 7:00 a.m. Bonnie Marsfield Servers: L. Hempstead, N. Mabry 8:00 a.m. Peggie Mullenschlader J. Ramey 8:40 a.m. Priscilla Drake Sun. Mar 6, Fourth Sunday of Lent Wed, Mar 2, Lenten Weekday 7:15 a.m. Celebrant: Fr. Sullivan 7:00 a.m. Art O’Leary Lectors: D. Guempel, H. Reinsfelde 8:00 a.m. Joanne Barry Servers: G. Erker, J. Erker 8:45 a.m. Celebrant: Fr. Vowels Thurs, Mar 3, Lenten Weekday Deacon: Deacon Stallings 7:00 a.m. Gregg Miller Lectors: P. Nord, P. Kopsky 8:00 a.m. Clayton Philipp Servers: A. Smith, R. Voelker, Friday, Mar 4, Lenten Weekday K. Wedner 7:00 a.m. Michael Opich 10:30 a.m. Celebrant: Fr. Schuler 8:00 a.m. Fran Einig Lectors: T. Gamma, L. Flanagan 8:40 a.m. John Woodworth Servers: M. Cox, V. Gabriele Saturday, Mar 5, Lenten Weekday J. Olson 8:00 a.m. Teofila Arano 12:15 p.m. Celebrant: Fr. Sullivan 5:00 p.m. Theresa & Ray Reed Lectors: S. Sparks, A. Olson Sun Mar 6, Fourth Sunday of Lent Servers: J. Geis, C. Schake 7:15 a.m. People of Incarnate Word N. Abbenhaus 8:45 a.m. Clayton Philipp 6:00 p.m. Celebrant: Fr. Schuler 10:30 a.m. Ed Havens 12:15 p.m. Intentions of Stuart Vincent Readings for the Week 6:00 p.m. Eileen Hurst Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9 Temple Tabulator Team 3, Mar 6 Alternate readings (Year A): Heavenly Duster Team 4, Mar 4 Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, February 28, 2016 40-42] 3rd Sunday of Lent Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; “He said to the gardener, ‘For three years now I have come in Lk 4:24-30 search of fruit on this fig tree but have found none.’” (Luke 13:7) Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Are you like the barren fig tree? How will you respond when God Mt 18:21-35 asks you what you have done with all the gifts He has given you? Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Remember, not only are we called to be generous, we are called Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 to develop and nurture our gifts and return with increase. Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Healing Prayer Service Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Archbishop Robert J. Carlson will preside at a Prayer Service for Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-7; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Spiritual Healing for survivors of physical, sexual or emotional Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 abuse on Thursday, March 3, at 7:00 pm, here at Incarnate Word Alternate readings (Year A): Church. Bishop Edward Rice will also be in attendance. Family 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; members and friends of abuse survivors are encouraged to at- Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 tend, as well as those who are involved in helping abused people, [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38] and those who want to pray for healing, reconciliation, and the prevention of abuse. Rest In Peace For more information, please contact Carol Brescia, Assistance • Betty Cuneo, grandmother of Jaime Strickland Coordinator, Archdiocesan Office of Child & Youth Protection, at • Jerry McDonald, husband of Linda McDonald [email protected] or 314-378-3627. • Louis Kruger, husband of Mary Kruger Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016

Weekly Calendar of Events Church-Rosary In Our Midst Recited Daily after 7:00 a.m. Mass Christ Renews His Parish is a two day retreat put on by your fellow Incarnate Word parishioners who Monday, Feb 29 share the ways they have found meaning, hope, All facilities 6:30 p.m. PSR Classes peace and joy in their lives. It is a perfect opportuni- Tuesday Mar 1 ty for you to build a stronger relationship with God Church Hall 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts and your fellow parishioners. CRHP retreats begin Watson Rm. 7:00 p.m. Veterans Wednesday Mar 2 on a Saturday morning and end on a Sunday after- Multipurpose 7:00 p.m. Lifeteen noon. The retreat only takes about 32 hours of Church 7:30 p.m. Encounter your time. It consists of witness talks given by the Kent Center 8:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball “Chirp” team members who share their spiritual Thursday Mar 3 journeys and provide opportunity for you to reflect Barron Rm. 7:00 p.m. CRHP on your own spiritual journey. The retreat will in- Church 7:00 p.m. Healing Prayer Service clude Sunday mass and an opportunity to partici- Friday Mar 4 pate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Although Church Hall 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Club the weekend is based on the Catholic Faith, you do 4:00 p.m. Fish Fry not need to be Catholic to attend. You do not need Church 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Saturday Mar 5 to be a regular church-goer. The weekend might Kent Center 6:30 p.m. Trivia Night be just the opportunity you need to ease yourself Sunday Mar 6 back into active church participation. All you need Church/Mary Statue 11:30 a.m. Jonah Prayer is the desire to come and see. The Spring Wom- en’s Retreat is April 16-17 and the Spring Men’s Retreat is April 23-24. Please contact Donn Mitch- Weekly Winner’s Draw Recent Winners ell at 314-306-0118 for more information. Drawing Winner Amount 02/01/16 Mary Manuel $250 Please join us on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:00pm in 02/08/16 Sue Menges $75 the lower church hall for Islam: Relative to Christi- anity presented by Rev. Michael G. Brunner 02/16/16 Kat Foust $75 O.S.B., Pastor at Saint Anselm Parish and Theolo- 02/22/16 Jane Eckstein $75 gy Instructor at Saint Louis Priory School. A sum- mary of the presentation from Fr. Brunner: In Our Thoughts and Prayers Islam is the fast growing religion in the world, and Betty Bode, Dolores Stolarski, Ed McGuire, Kathie perceived by many in the U.S. as an existential Hempstead, John Woods, Mary Rose Mabry, Dor- threat. Learn the truth about Islam, how it is related othy & Tony Hausladen, George & Janet Zell, Car- and similar to Christianity in its origin, development oline Christen, Ann Sullivan, Spencer Vincent, and theology, and learn how it differs. Getting be- Richard Rahubka, Leo Paradis, Denise Gralen Nagel, Doris Beut- hind politics and rhetoric, we'll also explore the tenmuller, John Maschek, Marilyn Cusick, Dorothy Smith, Terry LaForce, Nan Brown, Dan Villare, Theresa Twellman, Daniel meaning and appeal of ISIS as well as what the Christman, Sarah Warden, Sandy Sullivan, Mary Kaufmann, west has misnamed 'Islamism.’ As Jesus said in Mary Ann Naughton, Edward Wiegers, Kyle Wendels, Kristy John 8:32, "Then you will know the truth, and the Allgeyer, Muriel Young, Bill Hogan, Mark Saunders, Janice Petri, truth will set you free." Now more than ever, know- Greg Pruett, Ron Theby, Joan & Stan Mengwasser, Robert Mee- ing the truth is important to the future of our society, gen, Charles Stanley, Henry Westphale, John Pedrotty, Sr., Larry to our ability to make prudent judgments, and to our Hoepfner, Curt Keppel, Dorothy Pasley, Ralph & Elsie Brown, peace of mind. Carol Babka, Rick Leisse, Lori Sauerwein, Peggy Esnard, Col- leen Stuekrad, Jen Twellman, Dick Dolan, Stephanie Prechard, Ed Barry, Terri Gibbs, Jon Jonz, Bea Terbrock, Margrit & Jack Lorenz, Katie Lazaroff, Kenneth (Pete) Cooper, Terri Peterson, Catherine Bernie Neutzel, Al Villagran, Averill Quinn, James - Fr. Vowels Dougherty, Dan Gibson, Jackie Bowman, Denise Norath, Antho- ny Auck, Anni Christman, Trudy Mehlick, Victoria Brill, John Wil- liamson, Kathy Hartenberger, Rosalie Ladda, Stephanie Savis Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016

Knights of Columbus Corner You’re invited! Incarnate Word Council 9981 Take some time to renew your relationship with God and get to “In Service to One – In Service to All” know more fellow parishioners Join us for Men’s and Women’s Spring “Chirp” Retreats Women’s Retreat: April 16-17 Did you know this about the Men’s Retreat: April 23-24 Knights of Columbus Interested? Contact Donn Mitchell: 314-306-0118 The Knights of Columbus are co-sponsoring a new online petition which urges Secretary of State John Kerry not to ex- Refrigerator Needed clude Christians from a declaration of genocide at the hands Thinking of upgrading your kitchen? The Incarnate Word Athletic of ISIS. The other cosponsor is In Defense of Christians Association is looking for a functioning refrigerator/freezer for use in (IDC). This petition can be signed at StopTheChristianGen- the parish concession stand this summer. Our summer program starts ocide.org. in April so if you planning on an upgrade soon, we can help with the disposal of your older device. For more information: contact Ann The petition is being promoted by a new nationwide TV ad Mabry ([email protected]) or Jim Samel. ([email protected]). that includes quotes by presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio endorsing a genocide declaration Job Search Assistance & Career Networking for Christians in the Middle East, a position supported by 55 Whether you are unemployed or just looking for a BETTER job, percent of Americans, according to a 2015 K of C-Marist poll. career networking is the key. The Incarnate Word Job Search Minis- try is part of the Catholic Employment Network, a collection of West Among other comments, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, who County parishes that share job information and resource signed the petition and testified on the matter before a con- The Catholic Employment Network helps the unemployed and under- gressional subcommittee in December has said: “... After all of employed to proactively network with industry contacts and hiring this, these people deserve to have the U.S. State Department authorities. We promote a proven step-by-step system that takes job call what has happened to them by its rightful name: genocide seekers through determining the direction of their search, preparing for networking activity, calling and meeting with industry contacts to — just as the European Parliament, Pope Francis, the United gain referrals and interviews. States Commission on International Religious Freedom and The next Job Search & Career Networking Meeting is at Incarnate so many other prominent individuals and institutions have Word on Thursday, March 3rd, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the Watson already done.” Room in the Lower Church Hall. Please join us for instruction and assistance on finding and landing a better job. Everyone is welcome The petition can be signed at StopTheChristianGeno- and please invite anyone you know who might be in a job search or cide.org. The link to the entire story can be found on our unhappy with their current position. Facebook page We are in need of “Industry Contacts” or volunteers who can meet And also - Please Remember to attend the IW Knights Cajun with job seekers from their industry to give them advice, guidance Fish Fry - now in its 25th year. Each Friday evening from the and referrals to aid in their search. Contact Barry Sullivan with ques- 4th of March - thru the rest of Lent - to March 18th we prepare tions, 314-882-7430 or [email protected] and serve Fried Cod, Fried Shrimp, Baked Tilapia along with Seafood Gumbo, Fish Tacos. Additionally, we serve a weekly Next Sunday, March 6th, the Jonah Prayer Ministry will have a team in front of the Blessed Mother statue following a Cajun Special – for this week’s special check our message the 10:30am Mass and up to 12:10pm, to pray with any indi- board hanging in entry tunnel. This event takes place in the vidual desiring prayers for themselves and/or for others. For Lower Church Hall. We serve from 4PM to 7PM. Want to more information please call Kim Stanley at 314-517-2778, or order On-Line and pickup outside - mkt.com/kofc9981. Tina Ferder 314-495-8876.

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Divine Mercy Lenten Meditations—Year of Mercy PRO LIFE NEWS 3rd Sunday of Lent—February 28, 2016 Blessing of Expectant Parents Let the weak, sinful soul have no fear to approach Me, for Blessing of Expectant Parents will take place next weekend even if it had more sins than there are grains of sand in the after all Masses. St. Gerard medals and assorted Holy Cards will world, all would be drowned in the immeasurable depths of be available in the church vestibule for parents, grandparents or a My mercy. (1059—Excerpt from Divine Mercy In My Soul, relative to give to the baby’s parents. Diary of Saint Faustina Kowalska, Marian Press 1987). Help Save Lives th th BREAKFAST CLUB February 10 – March 20 Recognizing that, with God, all things are possible, our community THE SECOND ANNUAL IRISH BREAKFAST is joining with hundreds of other cities for this spring’s global 40 Friday March 4, 2016 Days for Life – the largest coordinated pro-life mobilization in histo- Lower Church Hall at 8:30am ry… 40 Days for Life is a peaceful, prayerful – and proven effec- tive – pro-life campaign that has already been embraced by more Special Irish Talent than 675,000 people worldwide, saved 11,165 lives from abortion, great jokes and song led to the conversion of 127 abortion workers and seen 64 abortion (Tell your own and join the fun) facilities close. For further info contact: Gerry O’Hempstead 40 Days for Life features three components: [email protected] or 314 265 5783 • Prayer and Fasting: Join together with other believers for 40 Everyone is Welcome days of fervent prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. • Peaceful Vigil: Stand for life during a 40-day peaceful public witness in the public right-of-way outside the local Planned BASEBALL/SOFTBALL UMPIRES Parenthood: Central West End: 4251 Forest Park Ave, 63108. • ANYONE INTERESTED IN UMPIRING FOR THE 2016 Community Outreach: Bring a positive message to every SEASON HERE ARE THE DATES AND TIMES OF corner of our city through media efforts, advocacy and public THE CLINICS. YOU MUST ATTEND JUST ONE OF visibility. THE CLINIC DATES LISTED BELOW. **Please save the date for the

SATURDAY 3/12/16 9AM RULES – 12:00 MECHAN- Incarnate Word ADOPT-A-DAY ICS & RULES @ CPOP CAFETERIA Saturday, March 19 7:00am and 7:00pm SATURDAY 4/2/16 9AM RULES – 12:00 MECHANICS Last year over 125 IW parishioners participated in our Adopt-a- & RULES @ ST. JOE MANCHESTER PARISH CEN- Days! You will have the opportunity to sign up for one or more of TER the vigil hours after masses on March 5-6 & 12-13. You are encouraged to visit http://www.coalitionforlifestl.com/ or contact Chris- IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT RON ty McCollom at 314-542-2535 or [email protected] for TISCHER @ [email protected] more information.

Encounter Make sure to join us this Wednes- day, March 2 at 7:30PM for En- counter. Encounter has been hap- pening the first Wednesday of every month for the past 12 years here at Incarnate Word. With an aver- age attendance well over 400 people each night, you will be part of a moving worship, reflection and adoration of the Blessed Sacra- ment. Consider this a small retreat in the middle of your week. The night will end around 9:00PM. In- vite someone to join you. Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016

Have you tried FORMED.org? Saint Louis Abbey

and the As previously announced, Incarnate Word has subscribed to a dynamic new online platform called FORMED. Every parish- Portsmouth Institute for Faith and Culture ioner now has free 24/7 access to the best Catholic content present on any device, including your computer, smartphone and tab- Education for the Catholic Future: let with internet access. With FORMED you’ll find video pro- Catholic Schools in 21st Century grams that explain the Catholic faith, explore the deepest meaning of marriage, receive Bible studies on a variety of America topics and includes inspiring audio talks. And you’ll find pre- featuring senters like Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Edward Sri, Dr. Mary Healey, George Weigel Chris Stefanick, Dr. Scott Hahn, Bishop Robert Barron and a Thursday, March 10, 2016 lot more. They’re all part of our parish subscription. It truly is Kevin Kline Theatre the Catholic faith - on demand. 7:00 pm Lecture and Q&A Here’s how easy it is to get FORMED: Go to Reception to follow www.FORMED.org. You should see the registration box for Register online at www.priory.org parishioners. Type in our parish code JC6RNC . Now set up Catholic schools once educated children to partici- a username and a password and you are all set to use all the pate in mainstream American culture. Now, with great programs on FORMED.org anytime by simply logging mounting challenges towards living an authentically in. Over 100 parishioners have already signed up and are being FORMED! Catholic life in business, the public square — even in one’s own home — Catholic schools must work to Consider viewing one of these programs during Lent with your develop intentional missionary disciples who will help family! rescue the country from its current cultural doldrums.

Congratulations to the Cub Scout Pack 505 Scouts Receiving Religious Awards this weekend!

Parvuli Dei Award Light of Christ Award Nicholas Davisson Patrick Donovan Michael Distelrath Patrick Effer Jimmy Farmer Dylan Gravlin Eli Foss Luke Hayes Ethan Foss Wesley King Nate Frank Joseph Knittel Grant Gamma Nathan O’Brien Ben Gorin Nicholas Parrish Joseph Hartke Dominick Reineke Andrew Kastner Ryan Vehige Joseph Kowalski Jack Reineke Jacob Spranaitis Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016