St. Mark Catholic Church 8300 Morganford Road, St. Louis, MO 63123 Office: 314-743-8600, Fax: 314-743-8618 www.stmarkstl.com May 14, 2017 Mass Schedule Sundays—7:00, 9:00, & 11:00 am (church) Monday—Thursday—6:30 & 8:15 am (church) Friday—6:30 am (church) 8:15 am (school) Saturdays—8:15 am & 5:00 pm (church) Holy days—Eve—7:00 pm Day—6:30 & 9:00 am, 7:00 pm Confessions Saturday afternoon—3:30 to 4:30 pm Sacraments Call 743-8620 or 743-8600 to make an appointment with one of the Priests. Prayer Hotline Dolores Bollwerk @ 631-5108 Rose Duane @ 631-0202 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday after 8:15 am Mass to 9:00 pm Bulletin Announcements Deadline is Monday at noon BULLETIN—[email protected]WEB—www.stmarkstl.com Clergy Rev. Monsignor Patrick K. Hambrough Pastor [email protected]314-743-8609—church 314-743-8620—rectory Rev. Monsignor Charles J. Forst Retired [email protected]Rev. Ted Vitali, CP Non-Resident, Associate [email protected]314-729-7572 Administrative Staff—Parish 8300 Morganford, St. Louis, MO 63123 Diane Little—Secretary 743-8602 [email protected]Alice Wilcox—Bookkeeper 743-8603 [email protected]Christina Sanders, Ph.D.—Pastoral Associate 743-8604 [email protected]Rose Masidonski—Music Director 631-8260 [email protected]Loretta Gutting—Webmaster 922-6838 [email protected]Administrative Staff—School 4220 Ripa Ave. St. Louis, MO 63125 Fax: 314-743-8690 Jill Burkett—Principal 743-8643 [email protected]Mary Althage—Secretary 743-8640 [email protected]THE WAY Today we sense the apostles' trepidation as they begin to realize that the Lord would soon be leaving them. In their fear, they ask, "Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?" (John 14:5). Jesus tells them that he is the way. The Easter season has been a time of growing in Easter faith so that we, too, may learn to know that Jesus is the way. We can take comfort in the Lord's promise that he is going to his Father's house to prepare a place for us, his chosen people who have been called out of darkness into God's wonderful light. As the paschal candle continues to burn during this holy season, let us remember that in baptism we were given the light of Christ. With Christ our light as the beacon lighting our way, let us march toward the glory of Pentecost. (c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
THE WAY Today we sense the apostles' trepidation as they begin to realize that the Lord would soon be leaving them. In their fear, they ask, "Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?" (John 14:5).
Jesus tells them that he is the way. The Easter season has been a time of growing in Easter faith so that we, too, may learn to know that Jesus is
the way. We can take comfort in the Lord's promise that he is going to his Father's house to prepare a place for us, his chosen people who have been called out of darkness into God's wonderful light. As the paschal
candle continues to burn during this holy season, let us remember that in baptism we were given the light of Christ. With Christ our light as the beacon lighting our way, let us march toward the glory of Pentecost.
(c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
Fifth Sunday of Easter ~ Mother’s Day May 14, 2017
“When God Created Mothers” by the late columnist Erma Bombeck
When the Good Lord was creating mothers He was into His sixth day of “overtime” when the angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”
And God said, “Have you read the specs on this order? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic. Have 180 moveable parts…..all replaceable. Run on black coffee and leftovers. Have a lap that disappears when she stands up. A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair. And six pairs of hands.”
The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands!........No way.”
“It’s not the hands that are causing me problems,” God remarked, “it’s the three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have.”
“That’s on the standard model?” the angel asked. God nodded, and said, “One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, ‘What are you kids doing in there,’ when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn’t but what she has to know, and of course the ones here in front that can look at a child when he goofs up and say, ‘I understand and I love you’ without so much as uttering a word.”
“God,” said the angel, “Get some rest tomorrow…..” “I can’t,” said the Lord, “I’m so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick, can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger, and can get a nine year old to stand under a shower.”
The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. “It’s too soft,” she sighed. “But tough,” said God excitedly. “You can’t imagine what this mother can do or endure.”
“Can it think?”
“Not only can it think, but it can reason and compromise,” said the Creator.
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told You that You were trying to put too much into this model.”
“It’s not a leak,” said the Lord. “It’s a tear.”
“What’s it for?”
“It’s for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness, and pride.”
“You are a genius,” said the angel.
Somberly, God said, “I didn’t put it there.” May God bless all our mothers today. May perpetual light shine on the moms who have been called from this world to that place Christ prepared especially for them. May blessings of strength and love and steadfastness be shared with the mothers who still reside upon the Earth. May they enjoy this Mother’s Day.
Erma Bombeck’s story makes mention of moms being created according to specs, i.e. specifications. I hear a lot about specs these days at our construction meetings. I know they are important because failure to adhere to the specs now leads to a collapse in the future. So, if moms have specs and buildings have specs, do we?
I certainly think so. God has made each of us for a purpose and has called us by name to fulfill it. He has, through Christ’s promised gift of the Holy Spirit, endowed us with the energy and the inspiration to serve Him in this world and be with Him in the next. He has formed us from the dust to be exactly what He wants us to be, according to specs. He has built us so that we will not falter or collapse.
For many of us, our mothers provided an example of how to live the way God wants us to live. For all of us, God provided a perfect example in our Blessed Mother, Mary. We seek her prayers today, for our mothers and ourselves. May those prayers help us to appreciate the blessings we have received and follow the way of her Son, Jesus.
Happy Mother’s Day. May God bless all of you. Father Hambrough
Monday 6:30 J. Vollet Tuesday 6:30 K. Polette Wednesday 6:30 M. Schindler
May 15—21
Thursday 6:30 S. Zinn Friday 6:30 C. & A. Maloney
Saturday 8:15 D. Davis 5:00 N. Nguyen, L. Grebing Sunday 7:00 K. & R. McLeod 9:00 T. & H. Bast 11:00 M. Lotspeich, E. Follen
Mass Intentions May 14—21
Sunday 7:00 Joan Jones 9:00 Mike Morie 11:00 People of the Parish Monday 6:30 Elizabeth Eveker 8:15 Richard Krus Tuesday 6:30 Henry Puricelli 8:15 Fr. John Sullivan Wednesday 6:30 Rose & Walter Stahlschmidt 8:15 Larry Bereswill Thursday 6:30 Valerie Battaglia 8:15 Catherine Staten Friday 6:30 Greg Hempkens 8:15 Dr. Mark Mussell Saturday 8:15 Special Intention 5:00 Peggy Vonder Haar Sunday 7:00 People of the Parish 9:00 St. Mark’s Ladies Guild 11:00 Edward & Laura Goedeker
Ministry Schedule May 20 & 21
5:00 Lectors: Jean Schatz Ministers: M. & P. Bierman, M. Cass, B. Terry, E. Schneider Hospitality: M. Paur, R. Chinnici, A. Hammerschmidt, C. DeRomero
7:00 Lectors: Marsha Griffin Ministers: C. Fleming, J. Johnson, C. Oberbeck, D. Stanger, L. Wells Hospitality: D. & J. Carey, V. Slama, S. Chambers
9:00 Lectors: Karen Kraus & Sally Landro Ministers: J. Langevin, M. Mallette, L. Malone, M. Terhaar Hospitality: R. Bird, K. Griebenow, M. Hogrebe, M. Kramper
11:00 Lectors: Dan Smedra Ministers: S. Bialczak, D. Brauer, M. Diethelm, C. Coerver Hospitality: J. & C. Snethen, M. & B. Fischer
Update on Msgr. Forst
Prayers are requested for Msgr. Forst as he is now living at Mother of Good Counsel Home. Their address is 6825 Natural Bridge Rd., St. Louis, MO 63121. This will be his place of residence from here on. You are welcome to visit him as he enjoys the company!
Family Funday Sunday Farewell to Grasso June 11th ~ 12 p.m.
Join us as we have a last day of fun at Grasso field
There have been so many memories made throughout the years at Grasso fields so we thought
we all needed to make one more! The Athletic Association will provide b-b-q, chips and soda, BYOB. Bring a dessert to share if you’d like. Gather your family and friends, soccer balls, baseball/
softball bats and gloves, bags, washers, and chairs and have a great afternoon with friends,
The choir and orchestra of The Young Catholic Musicians are holding auditions in preparation for their 44th Year of service to the Church. These young people (aged 9-17) represent over 50 parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. They learn quality liturgical music and lead the music for Mass once each month at different parishes. Singers and instrumentalists (Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, and Percussion) contact Fr. Bruce Forman (314-231-9260 or [email protected]) for additional information and to schedule an audition. Visit our web pages at www.archstl.org/musicians or www.youngcatholicmusicians.com.
Upcoming Week May 15—21
Monday 1:30 pm—Pinochle—St. Martha 6:30 pm—PSR class—school 7:30 pm—Athletic Association mtg.—HH ——————————————————————————- Tuesday 9 am to 9 pm—Adoration—church 6:30 pm—Bingo—Bandwagon Hall 8:30 am—Crafters—St. Martha 6 pm—Girl Scout mtg.—St. Martha 7 pm—Boot Camp—Hamb. Hall —————————————————————–--———–-Wednesday 8:30 am—Quilters 9 am—Bible Study—St. Paul 11 am—Line Dancing—Hamb. Hall 7 pm—Christ’s Journeymen—St. Paul ———————————————————————–—–---Thursday 5:30 pm—Cub Scout den mtg.—Hamb. Hall 6 pm—Girl Scout Daisy mtg.—St. Martha 7 pm—Boys Club—Parish Center ——————————————————————————- Saturday 3 pm—Set up for Ladies Guild Breakfast— Hamb. Hall ——————————————————————————- Sunday 9 am—Ladies Guild Mass & Breakfast— church & Hamb. Hall 11 am—Children’s Choir—church 4 pm—Cub Scout Pack mtg.—Hamb. Hall
BINGO Bingo is played every Tuesday at Bandwagon Hall,
on Reavis Barracks and Lemay Ferry Road.
Doors open at 3:30 pm and games begin at 6:30 pm.
Team 1 will work Tuesday, May 16
f you cannot work when scheduled or have questions, please call Loretta @ 922-6838,
or Megan Bono @ 261-3570.
Joanne Schneider Chris Noto J/P Soderquist Maureen Missimore
K/R Chinnici Ken Griebenow Joan Terry Ann Degnan
~ Wanted TEEN Volunteers for VBS ~ Do you need service hours for Confirmation or High School?
Youth rising 8th through rising 12th graders are needed to help guide those children participating in
VBS as they move throughout the day having fun. Vacation Bible School will take place the mornings of Monday-Friday, June 26th – 30th. We hope that you can volunteer for all five days, but we will accept volunteers who can help for a few days. All volunteers must attend the mandatory information/training meeting and set-up on Sunday, June 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church. For more information, please contact Christina Sanders, Pastoral
Begins June 6th & 8th at 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm Dance Classes are held in St. Matthias Parish Center
796 Buckley Rd., St. Louis, MO 63125 Offering: Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Pom, Musical Theater,
& Hip Hop to ages 3 through 14
Dance Director Tina Stemmler is Dance Master Certified with a BA in Dance from Webster University Summer Tuition - Sixteen Classes for $80
Please Contact Ms. Tina for more Information at (314) 680-2613.
Invitation from Archbishop Carlson:
“On Sunday, May 28, the archdiocese of St. Louis will welcome pilgrims from across North America for the Pilgrimage of Trust to be held at the St. Louis University campus. In response to the many obvious divisions exis ng within our St. Louis community—whether they be our racial, socio-economic, cultural, or religious differences—this weekend-long Pilgrimage will be an opportunity for sincere dialogue, deep reflec on, and by the grace of God, true reconcilia on. In the Gospel of John, Jesus prays to our heavenly Father, asking Him to protect and sanc fy the disciples so that “they may all be one.” We hope that this pilgrimage may be a me of unity—it will be an ecumenical event with par cipants from Catholic, Protestant, and non-Chris an churches in the city and county, and it will be led by the Taize brothers from France who have a charism of music and ecumenical dialogue.
Here’s what you can do today: first, pray for the success of this pilgrimage. Second, prayerfully consider registering as a pilgrim for this historic Memorial Day weekend—there will be workshops, music, and me for Common Prayer in the Taize style. Although most out-of-town pilgrims will be young adults in their 20’s and 30’s, ALL ages are welcome to a end. Third, on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, the en re archdiocese is invited to join in the Walk of Trust, which will begin at the Cathedral Basilica and end inside St. Louis University’s Chaifetz Arena for a short celebra on. At 2 pm that day, every Catholic parish in the archdiocese will ring its bells, and the walk will begin down Lindell Avenue.
Thank you for your me. As we journey together in this celebra on of Easter, know that you are in my prayers.”
For more information or to register, please visit pilgrimageoftruststl.com.
Registration will close on Wednesday, May 17.
Derek Abeln Mary Akers Stephanie Ayers Connie Berkbigler Ellie Bisher Karen Blatchford Marie Brambilla Dorothy Carron Carol Capkovic Linda Cardenas Tom Cherry Carol Coughlin Bob Crawford Ryder Curcuru Nicholas Dalba Scott Drennan John Earley Brenda Edleson Chris Farrell Barbara Finan Mary Fischer Christian Flores Ann May Freise Lou Fuchs Bob & Rose Gion Marie Gorczyca Melissa Happe
Eileen Happold Brett Haubrich Bernice Hegger Karen Henson Lisa Hincklin Grace Hoeflinger Ann Holdman Ted Holzem Lea Huckabee Mary Ingram David Jenneman Mary Jensen Barbara Kerber Dolores Kertz Fran Kohlmann Matthew Kraus Anne Kroener Bob Lally Emma Lauer Margie Leonneke James Lewis Louise Linsin Darlene Mahar Terri Malen Marie Markowski Grace Martise Bud Mashowski
Juanita & Frank Scotino Mike Seevers Jackie Semar Marian Serra Joann Slankard Brittany Sloss Carolyn Smith Kelly Stewart Patricia Stock John Stockman Kelli Stout Kate Tappella Mary Ellen Tayon Amy Terhaar Karen Thaman Karen Thompson Arthur Turgeon Laverne Valenti Joey Walter Lou Ann Walters Nathan Weber J. Werstein Marie Williams Randy Wood Tina Worrell Karen Wright
Jane Matoushek Rose Mayer Rita McAdams Rob Myers Steve Michalski Josh Miller Ruth Mintner Rosemary Miriani Pat Nappier Liam Niemira Judy O’Hare Kathleen O’Shea Jack Overturf Jacquelin Parson Tom Patania Jody Pfeiffer Mary Phillips Michael Pieri Francis Polasky Ava Reichert Joshua Rubel Rosetta Saputo Joann & Bill Schaub Meghan Schmitt Marian Schroeder Rita Schnorbus
50+ Club News Tuesday, May 30—Fairmount Race Track—We will be sitting down by the windows. There is an increase in the cost of the buffet of $1. The price will be $16 for the buffet and $20 for the bus. Anyone who wants to go on the trip but does not want to eat the buffet and sit in the Grand Stand may go, but you have to pay $20 for the bus. We will meet at 10:15 am at St. Mark’s parking lot and leave at 10:30 am. As always we will leave after the 6th race. We should arrive back between 4:00-4:30. All parishioners are invited. For questions call Mike at 276-5767. Monday, June 12—We will have our BBQ in Hambrough Hall. Genesis will cater. The cost will be $12.95 for dinner. This is a slight change from $13.00. They offer pork steaks, chicken halves, Italian salad, corn on the cob, mayo potato salad, rolls & butter. Dessert will be ice cream. We’ll have soda, beer and water. We will play Bingo and hopefully have horse races. Looking for some plastic or wooden horses. Let me know if you know where to get them. Call Mike at 276-5767. Sign up and pay for BBQ at the May meeting. Cut off is June 4.
May 7, 2017
Envelopes $ 15,146.22 Online Giving 2,733.00 School Support 1,437.00 Loose 691.45 Total $ 20,007.67 —Avg. Weekly Expenses 15,000.00 Final Total $ 5,007.67
Thank you for your continued generosity!
Wanted: ADULT Volunteers for VBS
Adults to help plan Vacation Bible School at St. Mark’s Church which will take place the mornings of Monday - Friday, June 26th – 30th. Volunteers are needed to share their love of God and children, as-well-as share their talents in one or more of the following areas: crafts, storytelling, game playing, acting, and signing. (All volunteers 18 years and older must be in compliance with “Protecting God’s Children.”)
All volunteers must attend the mandatory information/training meeting and set-up on Sunday, June 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (this is also the 3rd and final planning meeting).
For more information, please contact Christina Sanders, Pastoral Associate, at
A free 5-week workshop for adults who grew Up with family violence
Thursdays, May 18 & 25, 6:00-8:30 pm at 8300 Morganford Rd, behind St. Mark Church.
Calling all survivors to transform their childhood of violence and pain into a source of strength and freedom.
Pre-registration is required by calling 314-645-4848. Woman’s Place works to end violence against women by providing compassionate crisis intervention, facilitating
women’s transition to safety and healing, and educating the community.
Serving the community from two locations: 8300 Morganford Rd. in Affton and
4116 McClay Rd. in St. Charles
YWCA Woman’s Place is a program of YWCA Metro St. Louis.
Widow / Widower’s Support Group—These meetings are held at St. Simon the Apostle Church in the Lower Church Hall in the 'Mary Room'. Our next scheduled meeting will be taking place on Sunday, May 21st. Time is from 1:30—3:00 pm. Any questions, please contact Linda Jackson @ 314-544-5623 or [email protected].
FIAT Women's Group—Please join us at our next meeting on Thursday, May 18. Our speaker will be Father Christopher Seiler, Lecturer of Systematic Theology and Formation Advisor at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary (and Associate Pastor at St. Gabriel). As always, we will pray the rosary at 8 a.m., Father Seiler will speak from 8:15 to 9 a.m. and we will offer coffee afterwards in the Fireside Lounge. For more information, see https://kenrick.edu/fiat/. Please invite a friend to share this brief retreat from our busy lives.
Theology on Tap Summer Series
This summer, join young adults from across the archdiocese for our Theology on Tap Summer Six Pack – six nights of engaging talks, drink specials, and great community: May 23rd, June 13th, June 27th, July 11th, July 25th, and August 8th. All talks will be held at 7 PM at Kirkwood Station Brewing Co. Our featured speakers will be Archbishop Carlson, Paul Masek (Director of the REAP Team), Deacon Ryan Adorjan (Diocese of Joliet, IL), Liz Miller, Matt Faley (musician), and various priests from the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Email [email protected] or call 314-792-7008 with questions or for more information.
Launch Your Independence: Learn to Be Your Own Boss—Have you ever wondered what it takes to start or run your own business and be your own boss? Join Saint Louis University for the 13th Annual Allsup Entrepreneurship Academy. This weeklong program is open to high school students entering their freshman year to graduated seniors. The academy takes place from July 24—28 with highlights of Innovation Challenges, Cash Prizes, Field Trips and Entrepreneurs. Generous scholarships are available based on GPA, Extracurricular Activities, SLU Alumni and Family Need. Additional details and registration can be found online at www.business.slu.edu/alsup. For more information, please contact Laura Gardner, High School Program Coordinator at (314) 977-3282 or [email protected].
Spring Retreat—Walking with the Mystics: A 6-Day Silent Retreat by Katherine Doyle, RSM at Mercy Center, Frontenac, May 22—27. Among the mystics considered in this retreat will be Therese of Lisieux, Catherine of Siena, Francis de Sales, Julian of Norwich and Clare of Assisi. Non-refundable registration: $25 due May 5. Total cost, including registration: Overnight: $460, Commuters: $300. Register at www.mercycenterstl.org. For help with registration call 314-966-4686.
Boys Volleyball Camp—De Smet Jesuit High School will be hosting a volleyball camp for boys entering grades 5 - 8 on June 5th - 9th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. The camp is intended for athletes of all skill levels. This is a great opportunity for those players that would like to brush up on their skills before their CYC season in the Fall. You can sign up at desmet.org. E-mail coach Tim Haffner at [email protected] for any questions and to get a promo code for a discount on the camp price.
Looking for a unique birthday or anniversary gift this year for just you and your spouse? Want just a little more for your marriage? Apply for a Marriage Encounter weekend
and you have an answer to both! You can find out more about weekends being presented on August 4-6 or September 22-24 and apply by calling 314-649-7317 or look at www.stl-wwme.org.
ATTENTION: SEPARATED, DIVORCED, WIDOWED OR REMARRIED OF ALL AGES
You are invited to join us for fun and to make new friends at the next meeting of the South County Separated, Divorced, Widowed and Remarried Catholics (SCDC) on Thursday, May 25, 7:00 pm, at the Saint Catherine Laboure parish cafeteria, 9740 Sappington Road, Sunset Hills, MO 63128.
At this meeting Volunteers from the Missouri Department of Conservation will discuss the Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center.
SCDC is a support group for the separated, divorced, widowed and remarried of our community. For more information please call Pat Lynch at (314) 537-5930 or Bill DeCoursey at (314) 894-0733.
This fun group came in 2nd place.
We congratulate Shane Brendle who was the 1st
place winner.
Fun was had by all at the Reverse Raffle that was held
