Catholic Church

Pastor ......................... Reverend Monsignor John M. Costello

Associate Pastor ................................Reverend Edward J. Voltz

Senior Priest in Residence ........................................................................................ ..................................... Reverend Monsignor Gregory L. Schmidt Deacons ………………………………………………………………….Deacon John Komotos

………………………………………………………………………………………….Deacon Richard Renard

…………………………………………………………………………………………………...Deacon Joseph Sulze (Retired) PARISH STAFF

School Principal..................................................................... Dr. John Freitag Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation ................................................................................... Linda Doyle

Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation ...................................................................Andrea Bonsanti

Business Manager .................................................................. Kevin Stillman Director of Sacred Music …………………………………………………………Ryan Bolinger St. Peter Mission Statement

Built on the rock of St. Peter, the Apostle of faith,

love and forgiveness, we are a Catholic parish

dedicated to live, witness and proclaim the good

news of Christ through worship, education and

loving service to each other and our community.

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Visit us on the Internet at

www.stpeterkirkwood.org

or send your comments to:

info@stpeterkirkwood.org

Sacrament of Baptism

Please call the Rectory (966-8600) for details

regarding participation in the preparation program.

We encourage expectant parents to make

arrangements for the preparation program at least a

few months prior to the birth of their child.

Sacrament of Marriage

Please contact the rectory for details regarding

the preparation program. In accordance with

Archdiocesan policy, couples should contact a

member of the parish clergy at least six months

prior to their proposed wedding date.

Holy Orders and Consecrated (Religious) Life

If interested, please call the parish rectory or the

Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at 792-6460

Rectory/Parish Office

243 West Argonne Drive

Saint Louis, Missouri 63122

966-8600 (Phone)

966-5721 (Fax)

Saint Peter Elementary School

Pre-K thru Eighth Grade

215 North Clay

Saint Louis, Missouri 63122

821-0460

Parish School of Religion

Andrea Bonsanti, 821-0460, ext. 4208

Religious Education Offices - Ursuline Hall

Offices of Faith Formation

Linda Doyle, 822-1347, ext. 3001

Wedding Coordinator

Cathy Herrmann, 822-1347, ext. 3000

Pastoral Council

Mr. Geoff Daniels, Chairperson, 616-7700

Mrs. Jennifer Brooks, Vice Chairperson, 314-420-9344

Julie Council, Secretary, 314-698-2091

Finance Commission

Mrs. Marie Appelbaum, Chairperson, 962-7737

St. Vincent de Paul Society

314-289-6101 Ext. 2220 (Voice Mail)

Parish Center

821-6219

Bulletin Deadline!!

Articles intended for publication in the Bulletin must be

submitted to the rectory (ably@stpeterkirkwood.org)

by Monday, at 3:OOPM for the following Sunday’s

Bulletin. All announcements must be in writing with a

name and telephone number attached.

Please remember St. Peter Catholic Church in your will.

Sunday Mass Schedule

Saturday: 5:OOPM (Satisfies Sunday obligation)

Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:OOAM, 11:OOAM and 6:OOPM

Weekday Mass Schedule

Monday - Friday: 6:45AM & 8:15AM

Saturday: 8:15AM

Holy Day Mass Schedule

Consult the bulletin for Mass times

http://www.stpeterkirkwood.org

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday: 3:45 to 4:45PM or by appointment

Eucharistic Adoration

Monday - Friday, 6:00AM to 10:00PM

St. Angela Merici Chapel in Ursuline Hall

adjacent to the Church building

For more information or to sign up for a weekly

Holy Hour of prayer contact

Kathy Fotouhi at 821-4347

Baptism

Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday of the month at 12:30PM.

Please call the Rectory (966-8600) for details regarding

participation in the preparation program. We encourage

expectant parents to make arrangements for the preparation

program at least a few months prior to the birth of their child.

Weekly Anointing and Prayer

After the 9:OOAM Mass each Sunday, we will celebrate

the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, for anyone

who has the need to receive this sacrament. This is meant

to include such concerns as upcoming diagnostic tests,

limitations of aging, anxiety, depression, undue stress,

addiction, etc. for all ages.

Please gather in the pews at the front of church

and the priest will be with you approximately

10 minutes after Mass is over.

YEAR OF MERCY

St. Peter Parish Prayer

Lord, thank you for the rich history you have

bestowed on our family of St. Peter in Kirkwood.

Blessed by your grace, we ask that you be present

in our parish today. Guide us as we celebrate our

gifts through worship, education and loving service.

Holy Spirit, create within us a vision for the future that

we live, witness and proclaim the good news of Christ.

Amen

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Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 2, 2016

Recently, we turned in our yearly report to the Archdiocese. It is

called by its Latin name, “Status Animarum,” or the “State of the

Souls” in St. Peter Parish. It records how our financial picture is,

our census of parishioners, and the number of people who

received the Sacraments the past year. One of the statistics

jumped off the page at me. We reported to the Archbishop

Carlson that St. Peter had 116 baptisms last year. That is up from

the year before and shows just how young our parish is becoming

and so many young families moving here and making Kirkwood

and St. Peter their home. So I decided to write to you about

baptism and its symbols.

The Signs of Baptism…Water

It was spring in our Midwestern world. The hope-for rains came,

softening the earth, preparing it to receive the seed that would

provide food for a nation. The rains went, the seed was planted.

The earth burst forth, green with life. And the rains never

returned. Crops died. The earth cracked. Farmers went broke. It

was 1934, the Great Depression, and now the dust bowl era began

blowing away rich topsoil and leaving a nation hungry. No water.

No rain. Thirsty soil.

Another spring…1993. The hoped-for rains finally came. The

drought was broken at last. The earth became soft again, healed

of its fractures. But the rains never left. Streams overran their

banks, rivers burst through levees. The Chesterfield Valley filled

with the waters of the Missouri River…the Monarch Levee was

breached. We should know by now that the Missouri and the

Mississippi Rivers cannot be walled in. They are too seasoned

and too powerful and too overwhelming to be told what to do.

Cars and cattle were washed away. Homes and fields and entire

neighborhoods were flooded. Snakes and animal life, man and

beast sought higher ground. When the water subsided, everything

was covered with a thick layer of mud…and the smell was

horrendous.

The spring of 2016, the gentle rains came and went. The earth,

wearing a new coat of fertile soil and holding reserves of water

deep beneath its surface, brought forth a great bounty.

The waters of baptism, like the Midwest’s rains and rivers, cannot

be tamed and controlled. They bring both life and death,

destruction and growth, fertility and barrenness. And always they

show the power of God.

Springs of water, bless the Lord.

Candle…Another Sign of Baptism

I remember back in 1990 when I was the pastor of Holy Cross

Church in Baden, North St. Louis and we were preparing to

celebrate the Great Easter Vigil in a couple of weeks. I was

lamenting the fact that living in the midst of the City it was

challenging to have a large Easter Fire. With all the city lights

and streetlights our courtyard was just too bright. You just have

to have darkness and the night to celebrate an Easter Vigil. I was

sharing my anxiety with the folks in our RCIA.

On Holy Saturday night before the Vigil began I was invited to

the convent for supper. I looked forward to it. We had rehearsed

all morning and into the afternoon for the Vigil. All was in

readiness for this venerable and holiest liturgy of the year. As

was sat down for dinner the doorbell rang and Sister Mary Grace

went to the door. After a few minutes she returned to say that one

of the RCIA catechumens was at the door and needed to speak to

me. I went to the door and asked Richard what he needed. He

proudly informed me that I need not worry about our Easter Fire

for the Vigil. We would have plenty of darkness now. I asked

why and what was he talking about. He excitedly informed me

that he heard my plight with the City lights and too much light for

the Vigil liturgy so he got his gun and shot out all the streetlights

on Church Road in front of the church and school. Yikes! I

oversold the need for darkness!!!! Did anyone see you? Not

wanting to dampen his enthusiasm I simply said, “Oh…thanks,

Richard, why don’t you go home now and put your gun away and

get ready for the Vigil…and let’s just keep this between you and

me.” Oh boy! I need to change my catechesis on the fire at the

Vigil. He was correct it was dark in the courtyard for the Easter

Fire that year and the fire never looked so bright or so grand. I

remember saying to the sisters afterward and laughing about the

incident that this year’s fire was a difference between night and

day from the fire the year before. The darkness made a

difference!

I thought about what I had just said and continued, “You know,

the difference between the fire last year and the fire this year is

like the difference between what life was like before Christ came

into the world, what life was like before Christ walked among us.

It was truly a difference between night and day. That’s why we

light a candle in the darkness, to remind us that Christ is our light.

We will never be the same.

Light of Christ. Thanks be to God.

Stewardship Financial Fact…

Did you know...St. Peter Parish spends on average

approximately $2,049,456 annually ($170,788 per month) on

faculty and school staff salaries to provide a quality and

Catholic education to the 468 students of our St. Peter School

and 366 PSR students?

Finally, cool weather and the feeling of Fall. Enjoy it, folks!

It is October, one of our best months in Missouri. Take a

Sunday drive to Highway 94 in St. Charles and visit some of

the wineries in Augusta and Defiance or our Highway 100 to

Hermann, Missouri to the Stone Hill Winery. Or go to

Eckert’s Orchards in Belleville and pick some apples. Or

check out a church sausage supper in Franklin County. Its

autumn…get out and enjoy the landscape, the foods and

sights and sounds of this season. And…I’ll see you in church!

Monsignor Jack

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MASS INTENTIONS Monday, October 3

6:45AM Thomas McCoy, Jr.

8:15AM Virginia M. Saputo

Tuesday, October 4

6:45AM James Fritschie

8:15AM Steve Nurdin

Wednesday, October 5

6:45AM Judy Jensen

8:15AM Peggy Griffin

Thursday, October 6

6:45AM Leopold E. Van Garsse

8:15AM Curt Weingartner

Friday, October 7

6:45AM Sabina Ferrari

8:15AM Bernice Petro

Saturday, October 8

8:15AM Richard Walter

5:00 PM Doyle Spencer

Sunday, October 9

7:30AM George C. Rankey, Sr.

9:00AM —

11:00AM People of St. Peter

6:00PM Dolores McGuire

MASS SERVERS

Saturday, October 8

5:00PM Madio Gislimberti, Mary Kate Charles,

Riley Luetkemeyer

Sunday, October 9

7:30AM Blake Skornia, Brendan McLaughlin,

Quinn Keller

9:00AM Grace Andreatta, Cameron Schulze,

Nick Schulze

11:00AM Jared Thornberry, Michael Krausz,

James Saadi

6:00PM Henry Reinwart, Josie Sembrot, Ben Thomas

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Scheduled Eucharistic Ministers - October 8/9

Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( )

Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister?

Call Bob & Trish Martin 821-3303

Saturday, October 8

5:00PM: P. Boyd, K. Boyd, B. Wellinghoff, M. E. Dick,

J. Bickel, N. Wurtz, J. Temme, P. Foerster

Sunday, October 9

7:30AM: B. Lauber, F. Johnston, M. Welsch, P. Ragland,

J. Hirsch, C. Herre, L. Hackethal, J. Sulze

9:00AM: M. Raizman, J. Myers, K. Allhof, K. Fotouhi,

(H. Bernsen), (J. Gau), (M. Eschbacher),

(S. Randall)

11:00AM: V. Frome, S. Dietz, G. Meesey, B. Nordmann,

M. Schmit, K. Vrlenich, C. Cassidy, (R. Cassidy)

6:00PM: J. Enslin, J. Lorms, C. Lorms, P. Jacober,

R. Gamble, C. Henke, L. Abeln Meyer,

B. Martin

LECTORS

Time First Lector Second Lector

Saturday, October 8

5:00PM Doug Caldwell Maureen Wessels

Sunday, October 9

7:30AM Jane Jensen Maria Kunz

9:00AM John Kindschuh Cindy Traub

11:00AM Paul Reilly Matt Wilson

6:00PM Paul Byorth Kyle Rolfes

October 2, 2016

EUCHARIST FOR THOSE WITH CELIAC DISEASE If you suffer from celiac disease, or have any wheat allergies

that prevent you from receiving the Body of Christ at Mass,

please send an e-mail to the address below with your contact

information so that we can inform you of how we are able to

provide low gluten hosts for you.

Please send an email to this address with “Eucharist” on your

Subject Line: Info@stpeterkirkwood.org.

WELCOME VISITORS We are happy you decided to worship with us today. Please

introduce yourself to Father following Mass in the Gathering

Area in the back of church. If you would like information about

registering as a new parish member please call the parish office

(966-8600) for a registration form.

The Welcoming Committee

Please note that hypo-allergenic incense

will be used at all

5:00pm, 9:00am and 11:00am

weekend Masses.

Readings for the Week of October 2, 2016 Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/2

Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-10

Monday: Gal 1:6-12/Ps 111:1-2, 7-10/Lk 10:25-37

Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24/Ps 139:1-3, 13-15/Lk 10:38-42

Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/Ps 117:1-2/Lk 11:1-4

Thursday: Gal 3:1-5/Lk 1:69-75/Lk 11:5-13

Friday: Gal 3:7-14/Ps 111:1-6/Lk 11:15-26

Saturday: Gal 3:22-29/Ps 105:2-7/Lk 11:27-28

SCHOOL LITURGY SCHEDULE October 5 Weekday 8:15 K-8

October 12 Weekday 8:15 K-8

October 19 St. John Brebeuf & 8:15 K-8

St. Isaac Jogues

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October 2, 2016

ATTENTION 8TH GRADE BOYS: CBC is now accepting appointments for the Junior Cadet Shad-

owing Program. Shadowing allows a young man the opportunity

to experience a day at CBC, while meeting current CBC students

and teachers. You can customize your day to make sure you get

to see the classes and activities of your choice. This program is by

reservation only. Please contact Mrs. Melissa Ryan at (314) 985-

6095 or ryanm@cbchs.org to reserve your day in CBC’s Junior

Cadet Shadowing Program. On-line registration also available at

www.cbchs.org.

St. Joseph’s Academy wants YOU to experi-

ence a day as a St. Joe Angel! We welcome

you on campus to meet current students and

faculty and learn about the rich history and

tradition that makes our school so very spe-

cial. We will provide the lunch and the fun!

Space is limited, so go online today to sched-

ule your visit! www.sja1840.org.

You’re Invited to Visit SLUH!

The Inside SLUH Visit is a great way to

experience student life at SLUH. Visit

our campus and see what sets us apart.

Registration is now open for current 8th

graders at admissions.sluh.org. For more

information, contact Ann Murphy at

(314) 269-2099 or amurphy@sluh.org.

“Family life is more peaceful & things are easier.”

PARENTING CLASS Learn the Authoritative, Democratic Style of Parenting which is

linked with the most successful child outcomes. Children are

more likely to become independent, self-reliant, socially ac-

cepted, well behaved, and academically successful.

Wednesday Evenings

7 – 8:30 pm

Six Sessions

October 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30

St. Peter Parish Library, in Ursuline Hall

ALL ARE WELCOME!

For more info or to register visit:

stpeterkirkwood.org, search Foundations of Parenting

"I wish I had these tools a lot sooner."

MESSENGERS OF GRACE Several parishioners have begun a new ministry for St. Peter

called the Messengers of Grace. The Messengers of Grace is a

group of your fellow parishioners, dedicated to prayer on behalf

of the recently deceased of our parish. With the permission of the

family, Messengers of Grace will pray the Rosary for the family

and their loved one. In this Year of Mercy, we want to reach out

to the grieving of our community and let them know that our par-

ish is truly with them.

If you would like to be a Messenger of Grace, please contact

Christopher Swingle at nukezdoc@gmail.com or at 314-255-

5559, and we will include you to join us when we are needed.

Special Collection - Missionaries of Charity On the weekend of October 9th there

will be a second collection taken up for

the Missionaries of Charity in honor of

the Canonization of Mother Teresa.

Directly after the 11:00am Mass, on

October 9th, all are invited to attend a

special blessing of our statue, located

behind the church, of St. Teresa of

Calcutta.

ST. PATRICK CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS Please keep this important ministry in mind on your next shop-

ping trip. Breakfast bars, granola type bars, chips, cookies, water,

and soda are some of the suggested donations. The Health De-

partment requires that all food items come prepackaged. Dona-

tions are accepted everyday. Drop off location: 450 Burns Ave-

nue, Kirkwood. Please place donations in the green tub along the

driveway. Call Jennifer Moritz 909-6756 with any questions.

The ultimate goal of the Mobile Outreach Program is to encour-

age persons who are chronically homeless to access agency pro-

grams that will lead them to permanent housing and financial

stability. Thank you for supporting this ministry!

CYC BASKETBALL REGISTRATION St. Peter CYC basketball registration will

be open from September 15th through Oc-

tober 15th with late registration closing on

October 31st. Please visit

www.stpsports.com to register. CYC bas-

ketball is for boys and girls in grades 3

through 8. Get your players signed up!

If you have any questions about CYC bas-

ketball, please contact either Paul Golomski

or Pete Villhard at basketball@stpsports.com.

ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL MOTHERS' CLUB hosts their annual Card Party on Sunday, October 16 from 11am

to 2:30pm at school (4970 Oakland Ave 63110). All are invited to

enjoy an afternoon of cards (or just conversation), crafts, white

elephant, raffle, attendance prizes, bakery items and lunch. Join a

table or put together your own. Free parking, admission is $8.50

per person.

To make a reservation go to www.sluh.org/parents/mother-club/

events. Hope to see you there!

BIRTHRIGHT CARD AND GAME PARTY WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26TH

The Friends of Birthright will be hosting their annual Fall Card

and Game Party on Wednesday, October 26th at Westborough

Country Club. Play bridge, mah jongg, a game of your choice, or

just come for lunch. Enjoy a fun day with friends and help save a

baby’s life! You may even win one of the fabulous raffle

prizes. The cost for the event is $40. Reservations requested by

October 19th. Contact Wendy Boveri - 314-706-5210 for ticket

information or to make a donation.

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October 2, 2016

ST. PETER DASH 5K AND KIDS' FUN RUN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THIS FUN

COMMUNITY EVENT!

5K Timed Run/Walk starts at 7:30 a.m.

¼ Mile Kids Fun Run (ages 7 & under) starts at 8:30 a.m.

The 5K (3.1 miles) runs through scenic Downtown

Kirkwood. All registered prior to 9/25/2016 will receive a long-

sleeved tech shirt. All proceeds benefit St. Peter Catholic School.

Post-race party includes food, drink, music, and an award cere-

mony. Register early to be part of this year’s event. More infor-

mation and registration link can be found at

www.stpeterdash.com.

Volunteers are needed to help with the Dash!

Please sign up at: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/

showSignUp/10c0845aca62ba02-stpeter6

Questions? Feel free to email Laura Janosky at

LER2030@yahoo.com. Thank you!

EXPLORING THE PROCESS OF GRIEF AND HEALING

Dr. Susan M. Harvath, Director of Psychological and Counseling

Services and Professor of Pastoral Counseling at Kenrick-

Glennon Seminary, will give a presentation on Grief and Healing

on Monday, November 7th, 7-8:15pm in the Art room at St. Pe-

ter school. Dr. Harvath's talk is sponsored by St. Peter's Pastoral

Visitors and Grief Support ministries. If you or someone you

know are suffering from the loss of family members or

friends, please join us and extend this invitation to others who

may be interested. To rsvp, please contact Kay Komotos, kko-

motos@outlook.com , 314.221.8104

This talk will serve as a Kick-off for the St. Peter "Seasons of

Hope" Grief Support sessions, that will be held on the first and

third Monday evenings of the month, starting November 21

through February 6. Sign-ups will be available at the conclusion

of Dr. Harvath's presentation. If you have questions about the

grief support sessions, please contact Jeannie Thornberry

(jeannie@melanomahopenetwork.org or 314.223.8189) or Tina

Saputo (tsaputo1432@att.net or 314.779.4135).

FROM ISOLATION TO COMMUNITY

Are you dealing with a family member or friend with

mental health issues?

Do you want to help others in coping with mental health

issues?

Do you want to be educated and aware of mental health

issues?

The Karla Smith Foundation is presenting a three part faith-

based education and awareness series on Saturdays, October

22nd, 29th, and November 5th from 9 to 11a.m. at Immaculate

Heart of Mary, in the Rectory Meeting Room. Sponsored and

hosted by the South Grand Ministry and Immaculate Heart of

Mary Parish. The cost for the series is a one-time fee of $10.00.

To register, please send your paid reservation to Immaculate

Heart of Mary - Attention Ann Donohue at: 4092 Blow St., St.

Louis, MO 63116, include your name and phone number with

your reservation. Make checks payable to the Karla Smith Foun-

dation. Deadline for registration is October 15th. Website at

www.karlasmithfoundation.org.

TALKS ON ISLAM WITH MSGR. MICHAEL WITT AT PAULINE BOOKS

The Daughters of St. Paul are hosting two talks on Islam with

Msgr. Michael Witt, PhD on Thursday, October 13 & 20th,

7:00pm at Pauline Books and Media, 9804 Watson Rd. in

Crestwood. Msgr. Witt, a professor of Church History at

Kenrick-Glennon Seminary will help us to better understand our

Muslim brothers and sisters: “Islam through Catholic Eyes” on

October 13th and “Jihadism” on October 20th.

Join us for these timely presentations, Q & A and refreshments.

Admission is free. For more information call 314-965-3512.

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October 2, 2016

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION DEMENTIA DISCUSSION GROUP

THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 10:00-11:00AM

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 100 EAST ADAMS (63122)

(This group meets on the lower level.

Follow the signs and look out for a

Group Leader at the Central Greeter’s station.)

You are not alone. Join us for a monthly meeting that provides

education and support to family caregivers and friends of those

living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. During meetings

you can learn from group discussion, receive helpful tips, and

meet others. For more info visit www.alz.org/care or

1-800-272-3900.

THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Please join St. Peter Parish for the weekly tradition of celebrat-

ing the Divine Mercy Chaplet. The Chaplet is a beautiful devo-

tion held weekly on Monday nights at 9:00pm in the church. It

takes less than 30 minutes and is one of the most memorable

forms of prayer you can experience. All parishioners are wel-

come. Please bring your rosary and enter through the Northeast

door by the parking lot (by the front of the church).

FOR YOUR QUILTING NEEDS... rely on St. Peter Quilters. We do patchwork

and embroidered tops. If necessary, we can

assemble embroidered blocks into beautiful

quilt tops. Also, baby quilts for sale.

For more information, call Theresa at 314-821-8433.

TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE “My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise

received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. Moreover, between

us and you a great chasm is established...).” Luke 16:25-26

When God created the world He declared that it was good and He gave it to all mankind for us to

enjoy. However, over the years we have created a chasm between those who have great gifts and those

who do not. In today’s Gospel we see that with our own generosity we must bridge that gap between

those who have much and those who have little or we may find ourselves on the wrong side of the

chasm in the next life.

September 24/25, 2016 September Month-To-Date Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 2107

Envelope Donations $17,649. $ 72,395.

Loose Donations $ 1,799. $ 6,676.

Weekend of September 17/18 Total $19,448. $ 79,071.

Auto Debit Weekly Allocation $ 8,099. $ 32,396.

Online Giving Weekly Allocation $ 1,976. $ 10,643.

Total Actual $29,523. $122,110.

September Weekly Budget $33,048. $132,192.

Over/Under <$ 3,525.> <$ 10,082.>

Circle of Concern Food Pantry . . . has an ongoing need for disposable diapers

(especially size 3 and up), wipes, diaper cream

and formula. By collecting these baby items

monthly we can regularly help parents and ba-

bies in need. Please drop off your donation on

the front porch of Angela and Randy Dalton,

328 W. Washington Avenue, 63122. Thank you.

DEACONS FORMATION COLLECTION Please give generously to the Deacon Formation Collection this

weekend, October 1st and 2nd. The strength of the Deacon For-

mation program in the Archdiocese greatly depends on your sup-

port. Your sacrificial gift can make a tremendous difference in

the vocation journey of our future deacons.

May God abundantly bless you for your generosity,

Deacon Dick Renard and Deacon John Komotos

BLESSING OF OUR STATUE OF ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2016

Directly after the

11:00am Mass, on

October 9th, all are

invited to attend a

special blessing of our

statue, located behind

the church, of

St. Teresa of Calcutta.

Please join us!

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October 2, 2016

ST. PETER ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION KIRKWOOD, MO

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Friday, October 14, 2016

Aberdeen Golf Club

11:15 Registration, Lunch, and Driving Range Open

12:15 Shotgun Start

$105 per player before October 2nd/$125 after October 3rd.

Includes Golf and Cart w/on-course refreshments: Beer/Soda/Water.

Lunch prior to golf and Bar-B-Q dinner after golf at the course.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our annual golf tournament is the Athletic Association’s second largest fund-raiser

and helps defray the costs for all participants in the St. Peter athletics program.

Auction Items:

We need items for bid for our silent auction. Popular and valuable items in the past have included golf outings at

clubs/public courses, St. Louis FC/Cardinals/Blues/Mizzou tickets, concert tickets, sports memorabilia, golf

equipment/apparel, restaurant gift certificates, retail gift certificates, etc. No donation is too small!

Hole Sponsorship:

We also need Hole Sponsorships. Hole sponsors will have their name prominently displayed for all participants to

see. Hole sponsorships are available for $105.

Can’t Play

Make a donation, it’s for the children of the parish!!!

Questions/Registration: Mark Appelbaum Pete McCall Brett Russell

(314) 966-1053 (H) / (440)-476-6389 (C) (C)314-580-5792 314-401-2186

Mark.appelbaum@ttifloorcare.com petemccallstl@gmail.com blba.russell@gmail.com

FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 6:00PM

ON THE PLAZA

IN FRONT OF CHURCH

WEATHER PERMITTING

PLEASE JOIN US!!

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October 2, 2016

ROSARY FOR THE USA TIME: 5:00PM - Every Sunday (except holidays)

PLACE: In front of church under the large tree

(where seating is available) or the Gathering Space,

depending on the weather.

REMEMBER: For where two or three are

gathered in my name, I am there among them.

Matthew 18:20

FALL HARVEST MEAL PREP! Wednesday October 5, 2016

6:30-7:30pm in Ursuline Hall

Come inspire healthy living right in your own St. Peter Com-

munity!!

Come learn how to make wonderfully delicious meals with

fall vegetables!

Leave with the ingredients for a head-start to a nutritious and

delicious family meal!

Bring your assigned ingredient, cut up and ready to share.

We will have a beautiful array of foods and spices so that

you can create a meal to your liking.

Once you have RSVP’d and we have a final count, we will

assign your ingredient and let you know how much you need

to bring.

Please RSVP to Julie Gau @ 314-566-4655 (voice mail or

text). Hosted by your parishioners: Jack Hipps, Certified Health Coach

Julie Naunheim Hipps, RN, BSN, Certified Health Coach,

Jeff Bettag, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Wellness Consultant,

Julie Bouchard Gau, M.Ed., Wellness Professional

“SILVER & GOLD LIVING” A “FREE” EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR

SPONSOR: THE DAUGHTERS OF ST. PAUL (PAULINE BOOKS & MEDIA - CRESTWOOD, MO)

You’ll Gain Insight into What You Need to Help “Right-Size a

Living Situation” to Support One’s Highest Good.

Where do I begin? Who can I trust for “later-in-life” transitions?

What are my home life options? How do I evaluate housing envi-

ronments? How do I select the best home for me? How do I coor-

dinate all these details?

Professional Advice About “Housing Solutions”

For Pre-Retirees & Boomers to Seniors & Their Families

Featured SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS.

Certified Senior Housing Professional, and Ambassadors from

Independent-Living, Assisted-Living, Memory Care and Other

“Value-Added” Communities in St. Louis.

And don’t Miss a “Special Presentation” by an Elder Attorney/

Estate Planning Expert! Join Us - Bring Friends, Family Mem-

bers, Parents.

1st Opportunity: Wed., Oct. 12, 2:00 - 3:30 P.M., Occasions Ban-

quet Hall, 9451 Gentry Ave. 63125 (0.2 Miles West of St. An-

drew Parish in Lemay)

Last Opportunity: Sat., Oct. 15, 10:00 - 11:30 A.M., St. Elizabeth

of Hungary Parish Gym, 1420 South Sappington Rd. 63126 (0.4

Mile North of Watson Rd. in Crestwood)

Seating is Limited. ALL are Welcome. Reserve Your Seat Today.

R.S.V.P. - Mon., Oct. 10: 314-337-1534 or

DennisMDaniels@gmail.com.

ST. PETER 50 PLUS CLUB What is the 50+ Club at St. Peter?

We are 50 years or older--young at

heart, and like to have fun

We enjoy being with other parish-

ioners who are age 50 and older

What’s required? A $10 annual membership fee – that’s it!

To join, please email John Strebeck (john.strebeck@gmail.com),

or come to one of the meetings (see below)! You can also mail

dues to: Charlene Henke, 439 N. Geyer Road, 63122.

Excursion to Hannibal, MO

Date: Friday—Oct 14, 2016. 9:00 am.

Hannibal is known through the adventures of Mark Twain and

through its location on the River. Join us for a day as we tour

Hannibal, cruise down the Mighty Mississippi River on a 1 hour

boat trip (Mark Twain Riverboat), and have lunch at a local

pub. We will carpool from the St. Peter parking lot after 8:15am

Mass.

RSVP: Let John Strebeck (440-6145) or Charlene Henke (966-

4168) know that you are going and leave your phone number so

we can arrange our car pool.

Winery Trip: Cedar Lake Cellars

Date: Friday—Nov 4, 2016. 9:00 am.

Excursion to this winery in Wright City (MO), located on a three-

acre lake. They have an elaborate tasting room. Wines include an

array of Missouri’s finest, and an extensive wine wall stocked full

of their own unique wines plus a variety from around the

world. We’ll have lunch in their dining room and enjoy the after-

noon. Carpool from the St. Peter parking lot after 8:15 am Mass.

RSVP: Let John Strebeck (440-6145) or Charlene Henke (966-

4168) know that you are going and leave your phone number so

we can arrange our car pool.

Save the Date: October 19 -- Chili Potluck / Apple Dessert

November 16 -- General Meeting

December 21 -- Pot Luck and Exchanges

TODAY - DES PERES/KIRKWOOD LIFE CHAIN The Des Peres/Kirkwood Life Chain will take place on Sunday,

October 2, from 2:00pm-3:00pm. We will join St. Gerard Ma-

jella, St. Clement, and St. Paul Lutheran as we stand in witness

along Manchester Road at Ballas. Life Chain is part of a national

prayer witness held annually. Life Chain has special relevance

now that we have learned more about Planned Parenthood’s ac-

tivities. Please join the St. Peter Respect Life Group on October 2

for this prayerful witness of life.

Questions - Marianne Hagerty 314-960-0766.

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October 2, 2016

ST. PETER YOGA FUSION CLASS—2016 The TUESDAY night class is taught by Catherine Enslin of

St. Peter Parish. Catherine is an AFAA certified group fitness

instructor and an ACE certified personal trainer.

Date: Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25

Time: 5:30 to 6:30pm

Cost: $20 for 4 week session

Drop in classes are $8.00.

Class minimum - 10 people signed up on a

monthly basis to continue classes.

Location: Msgr. Deutschmann Room

Payment for class is due by October 4. For questions contact

Barb Michael with Optimal Lifestyles, Inc. at 314-984-0592.

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The THURSDAY night class is taught by Mary Beth Wilczak.

Mary Beth is an AFAA certified group fitness instructor.

Date: Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27

Time: 5:30 to 6:30pm

Cost: $20 for 4 week session

Drop in classes are $8.00

Class minimum – 8 people signed up on a

monthly basis to continue classes.

Location: Parish Library

Payment for class is due by October 6. For questions contact

Barb Michael with Optimal Lifestyles, Inc. at 314-984-0592.

TAI CHI CLASSES ARE BEGINNING AGAIN! Tai Chi has proven benefits of improved balance, lowered blood

pressure, improved immune system, improved mood and it's great

for your joints. Classes will be held Thursday mornings, begin-

ning on September 15th at 9:00am in Ursuline Hall. Classes are

just $5, pay as you go, and last one hour. Dress comforta-

bly. Bring a friend or make a friend. You'll enjoy this soothing

meditation in motion!

Please pray for the safety and well being of the

following loved ones of our parishioners who have

been called to military service:

US Army Chief Warrant Officer 2, Cpl. John R.

Weber, III, USMC, Major Matthew Kelly,

Michael C. Wood, Army, Airman Joseph Sidlo,

M/Sgt Don Haga, A/C Christine Haga, Sgt. Erik Thompson,

Warrant Officer Alicia G. Mejia-Adkins, Sgt. 1st

Class Michael

Adkins, US Army, Sgt. Mark Nitz, USMC, Major Mark Jackson, IV,

Captain Jeremy Reynolds, US Army, Pfc. Josh P. Stack, Capt.

Christopher Moskoff, US Army, Capt. Michael Backer, U.S. Marine

Corps, Captain Robert Winkler, US Army, Lt. Kevin Jackson, LT

CPL. Thomas Weber, USMC, LCPL. E. Conor Decker, Major

Joseph G. Skryd, USMC, Conner Hardesty, USMC, Mason Barnett,

USMC, and Col. Douglas A. Sims II, US Army.

Names will remain on the Pray For The Sick list for 4 weeks then

are automatically deleted. To be included on this new list, you

need to call the Parish Office 966-8600. A call to the Rectory

Office is necessary to request additional weeks.

Harold Brown (3)

Pat Whitworth (4)

Alex Raizman (1)

Betty Appelbaum (3)

Jon Lavin (2)

Joe Lang (1)

Marge Chaney (3)

Darlene O’Neal (2)

Ben Shaffer (2)

Betty Moriarity (2)

Kathy Kelley (1)

Cindy Jensen(4)

Gail Jacus (4)

Jane Taszarek (4)

TOGETHER AT BAPTISM

September 25, 2016

Margot Grace Beye, daughter of Greg & Eve

Beye.

Jonah Michael DiSalvo, son of Anthony & Julia DiSalvo.

Elliott James Mester, son of Derek & Jill Mester.

WEDDING BANNS

(2) Amanda Peterson & Luke Hesse

(1)Elizabeth Cockrell & Andrew Schule ST. VINCENT DEPAUL CORNER In Luke 16 we hear the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and

how we are called upon as followers of Christ to help those in

need. With your support, the Society of St. Vincent dePaul re-

sponds to our neighbors reaching out to us for help. We provide

utility assistance, food, rent help, clothing, household necessities,

car repairs and prescription drug help. In addition we go into the

homes of those we serve to pray, identify other needs and offer

support.

Please continue to support the Society of St. Vincent dePaul by

using the offering envelopes mailed to your homes or the collec-

tion boxes at each church door exit. Also, please consider contri-

butions to St. Vincent dePaul in the loving memory of a family

member or friend.

If you know of someone that needs help, please have them call

(314) 289 6101 ext. 2220.

To learn more about the services offered by St. Vincent dePaul,

visit our website svdpstlouis.org.

Please remember the deceased and their loved ones in your

prayers:

JoAnn Brockman

Wilma Krisay, grandmother of Becky Skaggs