ST. PETER’S PARISH Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15, 2019 M A S S S C H E D U L E O U R M I S S I O N Sunday Masses We of St. Peter’s Parish are a faith community who have as our Saturday Vigil……………...………….……….5:00 p.m. model our Lord Jesus Christ and the fulfillment of his Sunday………….…….…...9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. mission. We profess who we are by our shared belief and Weekday Masses understanding of the Gospel. As people called to conversion, Monday-Friday…………………...…………...8:15 a.m. we come together to celebrate and bear witness to God’s redemptive activity in our lives. We live out this mission of Confession Saturday………………………………….4:15-4:45 p.m. Christ through prayer and worship and through our baptismal call, which challenges us to minister to and with others. Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays………………………… 8:45 a.m.—7:00 p.m. St. Peter’s Parish • 815 East Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64131 • Parish Office: 816.363.2320 • www.stpkc.org Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15, 2019 THE CATHOLIC STEWARD Monday September 16 - Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian 8:15a.m. † William Wren (Patti Arkell) Tuesday September 17 - St. Robert Bellarmine (opt.) 8:15 a.m. Priest’s Intentions Wednesday September 18 8:15 a.m. Priest’s Intentions Thursday September 19 - St. Januarius (opt.) 8:15 a.m. St. Peter’s Faculty, Students and Staff Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 Friday September 20 - Ss, Abdrew Jun Tae-gŏn, Today’s readings focus on the personal, passionate and merciful Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and companions love of God, which should fill us with unending gratitude to Him. 8:15 a.m. Priest’s Intentions This gratitude is the fuel that keeps the stewardship way of life Saturday September 21 - St. Matthew, Apostle rolling along. 5:00 p.m. † Bridget Campbell (Kristen Campbell) In our Second Reading, from St. Paul’s letter to Timothy, we find Sunday September 22– 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time a grateful Paul who says of himself, “I was once a blasphemer and 9:00 a.m. † Dorothy I. Tanczos (McHugh Family) a persecutor and arrogant, but I have been mercifully treated.” 11:00 a.m. † Mary Ellen Peffer (Ortbals Family) St. Paul is well aware of the sins he has committed. But this does 5:30 p.m. Our Parishioners not hold him back from ministry. Rather, it makes him all the more grateful to be God’s steward. How encouraging to know that Please remember in prayer those who have died. this is true for us, as well. Our past sins, and even our present Grant them eternal rest and peace, O Lord! struggles, do not disqualify us from becoming God’s grateful † Denotes Deceased stewards. Jesus gives us several poignant illustrations of His merciful love in Prayers today’s Gospel reading from Luke. Let us focus on one in particular — the story of the lost sheep. He asks, “What man St. Peter’s community prays for the following people: among you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would Marion Barackman, Angela Barbosa, Martin Carroll, Steve not leave the ninety-nine. .and go after the lost one until he finds Crowley, Virginia Day, Mary Kay Heili, Jim Maenle, Michelle it?” Melland, Flo Mundy, Maxine Pierron, Mandy Riemer, Mike Spaeth, Ivan Winfield, the elderly and infirm, the chronically ill The logical response is no one! It simply does not make sense to and their caregivers. For those who attend to the dying and spend time and energy searching for one lost sheep when there are grieving; for medical professionals and first responders; for the so many others to tend to. But God’s logic — God’s mercy — homeless and those lost in this world; for those who harbor defies human logic. And who is the lost one? It is every one of us hatred and especially for those who have no one to pray for them. when we stray away from God through sin, great or small. Please notify the parish office at [email protected] or 816.363.2320, to add or subtract names from the prayer list. If your What gratitude we owe to such a personal, passionate, loving God! name is dropped off and you are in need of additional prayers for Just think, even our sins, once forgiven, become a source of fuel healing, contact the parish office. for our stewardship way of life as we reflect with deep gratitude For their safe return on the powerful mercy of our Savior. St. Peter’s community continues to pray for the members of our Copyright © 2019 Catholic Stewardship Consultants, www.CatholicSteward.com parish who are serving in the armed services: Nicholas Bustamante, Jon Connelly, and Angelo Castillejo. 2 | St. Peter’s Parish www.stpkc.org Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15, 2019 Thursday Morning Bible Study 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., Church Basement September 26 - November 14 Cost - $25 for the Study Guide Mary: The Bible and the Mother of God Why is Mary so important to Catholics, and why have so many people been devoted to her over the centuries? What can we learn about her from Sacred Scripture? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this 8-week study on Mary. This Week at St. Peter Featuring the insightful biblical teaching of Dr. Brant Pitre, Mary: The Bible and the Mother of God examines what Scripture, the Monday September 16 life of Christ, and the early Church fathers reveal about Mary. By 8:15 a.m.. Mass CH closely examining the connections between the Old and New Tes- 1:00 p.m. Handmade for Neighbors LC 210 taments, Dr. Pitre presents clear and easily understood explana- 2:00 p.m. Parish Directory Photos MR 3:40 p.m. Altar Server Refresher Training CH/NX tions about the life and identity of Mary, the Mother of God. Tuesday September 17 For more information or to sign up contact 8:15 a.m.. Mass CH Maria Gillcrist, [email protected] or 816.868.5318. 9:00 a.m. Adoration CH 2:00 p.m. Parish Directory Photos MR 6:00 p.m. Bible Study RR R U Tired of being sick and tired? Wednesday September 18 8:15 a.m. Mass CH Ministry of healing for those who suffer. 10:00 a.m. Ceramics RR 7:00 p.m. Choir (11) CH Monday, September 23, 7:30-9 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus MR Church Basement Thursday September 19 8:15 a.m. All-School Mass CH Refreshment served. 11:30 a.m. VIP Luncheon MR 7:00 p.m. Choir (9) CH 7:00 p.m. Thursday Evening Bible Study LC 220 Second Collection This Weekend — September 14-15 7:00 p.m. Finance Council LC 210 7:00 p.m. Faith Formation RCT Friday September 20 8:15 a.m. Mass CH 4:00 p.m. Class of 1969 Reunion NX 5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal CH This weekend is the Collection for the Church in Latin America! Saturday September 21 Many people in Latin America and the 1:30 p.m. Wedding CH 4:15 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation CH Caribbean do not have access to church 5:00 p.m. Mass CH programs and ministries because of a rising secular culture, rural terrain, and a Sunday September 22 shortage of ministers. Your generosity 9:00 a.m. Mass CH 11:00 a.m. Mass CH makes it possible for our brothers and 5:30 p.m. Confirmation Class MR sisters in Latin America and the 5:30 p.m. Mass CH Caribbean to share in the life of the Legacy Center Church School Church and grow closer to Christ. Please LC 200 Board Room CH Sanctuary SC School Cafeteria be generous to the special collection! LC 210 Green Room MR Church Basement SL School Lobby LC 220 Youth Room NX Narthex MC McKay Center (Gym) LCP Legacy Parking Lot CR Choir Room SPL School Parking Lot To learn more about how you can make a difference, please visit OFF Off-Site BR Bride’s Room www.usccb.org/latin-america. RR Romero Room www.stpkc.org St. Peter’s Parish | 3 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15, 2019 Women of St. Peter Volunteers Needed for 2020 Pictorial Directory Photography dates: September 16-17 — Church Basement Altar Cleaning Schedule (Please call the parish office 816.363.2320 to see if any remaining appointment times are available.) September Purificators Julie Keithline and Leslie Shevlin We need volunteers to help host the directory photo sessions: welcoming families, getting them signed in, etc. Sept 15 A Thomas, B Martin Sept 22 L Shevlin, J Rice Sept 29 L Madeo, S Wirtz Go to our website, www.stpkc.org to find the signup link, or contact the parish office 816.363.2320. Women of St. Peter’s Upcoming Events Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Noon High school students can receive service hours. General Meeting and Luncheon In the Narthex Red Mass Blue Mass Morning Star Circle Friday, September 27, 6 p.m. To honor law enforcement, rescue personnel St. Peter’s Church Sunday, September 29, 9 a.m. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception History of the Red Mass Wednesday, September 25, 7 p.m.