St. Stephen Parish
October 9, 2016
St. Stephen Parish
27519 Monroe Rd. 533
Monroe City, MO 63456
Holy Rosary Rectory
735-4718
Pastor
Very Rev. Michael W. Penn, V.F.
Deacon Mike Long
Current and past bulletins
may be viewed at
St. Stephen's website: www.ststephencatholicchurch.org
Scripture Readings for October 16, 2016
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Exodus 17:8-13: When Moses raised his arms to God in prayer, the battle went well. So Aaron and Hur supported his arms, lest the attackers defeat Israel. When they got tired, they used a rock to keep his arms up. By sunset, Israel won the fight.
Psalm 121:1- 2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8: "Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth."
2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:2: Paul urged Timothy to remain faithful to sacred Scripture because God inspired it. God’s inspired word, the source of wisdom in Christ, helps people learn goodness and holiness.
Luke 18:1-8: Jesus taught a lesson about the power of persistent prayer by telling the story of a persistent widow who wore down a corrupt judge by continually demanding her rights. The judge issued a settlement in her favor, lest she do him in.
The English translation of the Psalm Response from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. 2) Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the diocese of the United States of America, copyright 1998, 1970, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc. Washington, and DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No part of the Lectionary for Mass may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner
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Prayer for Priests program: We are asked to include these priests in our daily prayer intentions:
Date Priest Assignment
10/09 Rev. Joseph Abah Laurie, Versailles
10/10 Rev. Cesar Anicama Immaculate Conception, Jeff City
10/11 Rev. Geoffrey Brooke, Jr. Sedalia, Bahner
10/12 Rev. Simeon Etonu St. Peter, Jeff City
10/13 Rev. Boniface Nzabonimpa St. Peter, Jeff City
10/14 Rev. Joachim Culotta, O.P. Newman Center, Columbia
10/15 Rev. Joshua Duncan Cathedral, Jeff City
October 2nd Offertory ~ $3,996.42
~ PARISH NEWS ~
· The 2017 calendars are here and on the south table in the entry.
· Choir practice for Sunday, October 23rd will be held Tuesday, October 18th at 6:30 PM.
· The next Pastoral Council meeting will be Wednesday, January 25that7:00 PM in the gym.
· The next KC meeting will be Thursday, November 2nd at 7:00 PM.
· The next Finance Committee meeting will be held Friday, November 11th at 7:00 PM.
~ SCHOOL NEWS ~
· The Student Liturgy onFriday,October 14th, will be led by the fifth grade students. Eucharistic ministers are Rose Ellen Mudd, Dorothy Moss, Dennis Moss and Ruth Ann Lorenson.
· School Board Election: Matthew Harris and Tess Oswald were elected to serve three years terms on the Holy Rosary School Board. Thanks are extended to them and to others who accepted the nomination.
· The stage curtain has been installed in the new gym.
· The softball and football seasons have come to an end. We now begin preparing for the basketball season.
· First Home Basketball Gamein the new gymSaturday, November 5th, beginning at6:30vs. St. Brendan’s from Mexico. Everyone is welcome to come.
~ OCTOBER FOOD BANK ~
The October Food Bank will be held Friday, October 21st
NEXT WEEK’S DAILY MASS SCHEDULE AT
HOLY ROSARY
Day Time Intention
Mon. Scripture Service 7:30 AM Leader-Marie Little
Tues. Mass @ The Manor 9:30 AM Richard Adam
Wed. 7:30 AM Purgatorial Society
Thurs. 7:30 AM Harry & Maria Yates
Fri. 7:30 AM Cliff & Josephine Gander
Sat. Holy Rosary 5:30 PM Matt & Lorene Hays
Sun. St. Stephen 8:00 AM Families of St. Stephen and
Holy Rosary
Holy Rosary 9:30 AM Teasie Shively
RECONCILIATION
Ordinary Reconciliation Schedule:
Saturday 4:30 – 5:00 PM at Holy Rosary
Sunday 7:30–7:55 AM at St. Stephen
(Or by appointment. Call Holy Rosary Rectory at 735-4718)
~ FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK ~
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Only one of the lepers out of the ten that were cured by Jesus found it important to stop, come before the Lord, and offer Him thanks and glory. This day and age the same scenario repeats itself. God has blessed His people with many gifts and what sort of response is He given in return? He may receive a quick thank you if one is able to find the time among all the other obligations that are deemed more important. It seems that ingratitude to God and ignoring His Presence among us is becoming more and more common. And then the question is asked, “Why is the world in such a mess?” “Why does God allow all these disasters to happen?” The answer coincides with our response of gratitude and praise to God. Are we the one who returns to offer thanks or are we among the nine finding other things to busy ourselves with rather than rending thanks and praise to God?
As we continue our annual CSA appeal, be mindful that your gift to the Catholic Stewardship Appeal, regardless of its size, makes a difference, and is appreciated. By your participation and generosity you share in the ministerial works of the Diocese. May God bless each of you for your participation in this year’s CSA.
Respect Life month continues. If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, confidential non-judgmental help is available: Call Project Rachel’s national toll-free number (888) 456-HOPE (-4673) or visit HopeAfterAbortion.org. Spanish speakers may visit EsperanzaPosaborto.org.
~ D OF I NEWS ~
The October meeting of D of I will be October 13th. This is our annual Birthday celebration potluck carry-in. We will begin at 6:00. The social committee consisting of: Mary Hudnut-Chair, Jan Spalding, Michelle Wilson, Dorothy Moss, Kathy Spurgeon, and Ruth Miles will be providing the desserts. Please also bring a bag of candy for theHalloween Trunk or treat.
~ CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP APPEAL 2016 ~
This year’s CSA theme of “Walking Together” is a call to each of us to join with our brothers and sisters in support of the local Church—the Diocese of Jefferson City—which is comprised of 95 parishes and 15 missions! You should be receiving a letter from Bishop Gaydos very soon asking for your generous support of the Catholic Stewardship Appeal, if you haven’t already. Please consider renewing a previous gift or making a new pledge this year—in any amount that’s comfortable to you—and return the card in the envelope provided.
~ PLEASE KEEP IN PRAYER ~
Troy Ritter, Jim Hunt, Jeremy Smith, Alfred Timbrook,
Rosemary Evans, Sue Gilbert, Trevor Lagle, Jerry Botkins,
Deanna Buckman, Dave Painter, Natalee Amos,
Kyndal Underwood, Kimberly Spalding, Nick Hays,
Anna Pennewell, Charlie Taylor, Henry Hogan
For all who are ill, especially those who are awaiting surgery or seriously ill, and for their care-takers,
we pray to the Lord.
If a family member is ill, injured or disabled please call and let us know so that we may put them on our sick list for prayers. We don’t know unless you call, and we cannot put a name on the sick list without your permission. Names will remain in the bulletin for two weeks, unless otherwise notified. The power of prayer is very strong and healing.
Sick, homebound or nursing home? If you hear of or know of someone who falls into these categories please have an immediate family member contact us at Holy Rosary's rectory office, 735-4718, so we can minister to their spiritual needs
~ PROLIFE GARAGE SALE ~
The Holy Rosary/St. Stephen's 7th annual Pro-Life Garage Sale will be held October 20th–22nd in the Holy Rosary KC Hall in Monroe City. The sale will be open Thursday, October 20th from 4:00-6:30 PM for "early birds" at a $1.00 donation. Friday's hours are 9:00-6:00 PM and Saturday, 8:00 AM to noon. There is no door charge Friday or Saturday. Saturday's sale will feature "all you can stuff in our bag for $1.00", except otherwise marked. Large items will be half price on Saturday morning. Drop off dates areMonday-Wednesday, October 17th, 18th and 19th from 3:00-7:00 PM. Leftovers from your yard sales are welcome. We cannot accept mattresses, computer monitors or TV's except flat screens. With questions, call Charlotte 735-2082, Phyllis 573-722-7805, Mary Ann 735-2852 or Pat 735-2541.
~ MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY ~
"Make a Difference Day" is set forOctober 29th. If you could encourage anyone who has a project that the youth and adults could work on please contact me. (Raking leaves, general clean-up, clean out gutters, etc.) If you have any youth or adults that would like to participate that would be great also. You can contact me at 735-4718 between8:00 AM and noon, or email me . or contact Darin Underhill who will be organizing this years' projects and volunteers Thanks and blessings,Deacon Mike Long
~ VIRTUS SESSION SCHEDULED ~
The Diocese of Jefferson City will hold a VIRTUS® Protecting God’s Children class on Thursday, October 20TH, 2016 at 6:30 PM at Holy Family Church, Hannibal. The class will be held in St. Michael’s Hall. Participants are encouraged to register in advance at www.virtus.org. Please arrive early so that the class may begin on time. Due to the nature of the subject, children are discouraged from attending. This program is one component of the overall effort to protect God’s children and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers with ongoing and unsupervised contact with children and youth are required to attend a Protecting God’s Children session. All parents, grandparents and other adults in the parish community are encouraged to attend.
~ Holy Year of Mercy Pilgrimages Are Coming To An End! ~
Don’t miss the special blessings associated with the Year of Mercy Pilgrimage. October 22nd is our last Saturday for the Pilgrimage at the Shrine of St. Patrick which begins at10:30 AM. Everyone is welcome to the 5:00 PM closing Mass. Lunch will be served so reservations are required, or 573-374-6279. Wednesday Pilgrimages 1:00 to 3:00 PM closing Mass. Reservations appreciated. Please Note: There will not be aPilgrimage on Wed. October 5th.
~ HOLY ROSARY TRUNK OR TREAT ~
Holy Rosary parish is looking for groups and individuals to decorate their trunks with a family friendly theme and pass out candy on Halloween from 4:30–6:30 PM on the playground of the new Holy Rosary School. If you are interested, please call the Holy Rosary parish office at 735-4718 for more details or register in the vestibule of Holy Rosary church. We are also looking for donations of bagged candy for this event. If you would like to donate, you may leave your candy donations in the designated box in the vestibule or you may drop it off at the Parish office between 8:00 AM-noon and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Monday through Friday. We thank you in advance for your generous support of this Parish activity.
~ MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE T-SHIRTS ~
The Monroe City Ministerial Alliance is selling T-Shirts and sweat shirts to help show Christian unity here in Monroe City. Shirts can be purchased at Holy Rosary's rectory.
~ ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS ~
Adoration Chapel Hours available: Sunday 4-5, 6-7 PM; Monday 10-11 AM; Tuesday 3-4 AM,; Thursday 4-5 AM; Friday 5-6 PM; Saturday noon-1 PM;3-4 PM
*Liturgy Appointments
October 9 – Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rosary Kaye Spalding
Greeter Matt & Renee Anderson
Music Peggy Spalding & Debby Quinn
Song Leader Julienne Burns
Servers Bailey Hays & Maddie Gares
Lector Julie Hays
Offertory Kody & Dahrea Karr
Communion Ministers Mary Sims, Dennis & Kaye Spalding,
P.A. & Kay Turnbull
Counters Dane Foster, Pat & Margie Hays
October 16 – Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rosary Katie Underhill
Greeter Mary Lou Dawson
Music Sr. Sue Walker & Floyd Buckman
Song Leader Kathy Anderson
Servers Alexis Lloyd & Tyler Hays
Lector Judy Irons
Offertory Eric & Beth Keller
Communion Ministers Phil & Beth Whelan, Dwayne & Madeline Williams, Deanna Buckman
Counters Dane Foster, Ted & Judy Irons
October 23 – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rosary Madeline Williams
Greeter Dane & Katie Underhill
Music Jan Gottman & Debby Quinn
Song Leader The Choir
Servers Dennis & Kaye Spalding
Lector Frank Lemongelli
Offertory Robert Keller
Communion Ministers Lee & Kathy Anderson, Henri Hays,
Sally Lemongelli, Rose McNally
Counters Dane Foster, Eric & Beth Keller
Ushers for October
Artie Whelan, Phil Whelan, Dwayne Williams, Tom Winking
* All Liturgy appointees for the Mass, please check with the Sacristan 15 minutes before Mass so all Eucharistic ministries are covered.
Pastoral Council Members: Chair., David Hays; V. Chair., Jeff Gares; Sec'y, Darin Underhill; Glenn Bichsel, Dane Foster and Amanda Spalding.
Finance Committee: Monica Otto-Lloyd, Chair.; Tom Hagan, Sec'y; Debbie Kendrick
K of C’s: Grand Knight, Matt Hays; Deputy Grand Knight, Eric Keller; Recording Secretary, Tyson Mulvaney; Financial Secretary, Shane Spalding
Altar Society Officers: Pres., Amanda Spalding; V. Pres., Katie Underhill, Treas., Kaye Spalding
Picnic Committee: Coordinators, Matt & Jenn Hays; Treas., Shane Spalding
Cemetery Committee: Pres., Joe Purol; V. Pres., Bill Smith, Treas., Marie Purol, Nick Hays,
Dwayne Williams, Matt Hays
Cemetery Clean-Up Dates: Second Saturday of March, beginning at 9:00 AM