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Daily Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M
Rectory Office Father John Reiker
Pastor ext. 102 [email protected]
Deacon Richard L. Stevens
Deacon Jim G’Sell [email protected]
314-484-2055
Mrs. Rusalyne Ahlemeyer Business Manager, ext. 104
Mrs. Jackie Dostal Secretary, ext. 100 [email protected]
Cafeteria Ext. 212
Religious Instruction Parish School of Religion
Phone (636) 677-4868 ext 118 Grades (pre-K through 8)
Mrs. Kathy Joslin [email protected]
Adults - RCIA Please contact:
The Rectory Office 636-677-4868 ext. 100
Sacramental Preparation Baptism Preparation Meeting: Infant Baptisms require parental attendance at a meeting prior to baptism. Meetings will be held with the Pastor in the rectory. Call rectory office for information 636-677-4868, ext. 100. Baptisms: After 10:15 AM Mass on a Sunday of mutual arrangement. Call rectory office to schedule 636-677-4868, ext. 100.
Bulletin Deadline Monday 9:00 a.m. the week you need it to be published in the bulletin. Notices must be submitted in writing: email text to [email protected].
Marriages: Make arrangements with Priest or Deacon of your choice no less than six months prior to proposed wedding date.
Parish Help Line: St. Vincent de Paul Society, 1-877-238-3228, ext. 3329
New Parishioners: Welcome! Please register by contacting the rectory during business hours @ 677-4868 ext. 100
Change of Address or Telephone: Please call the rectory during business hours. 677-4868 ext. 100
Archdiocese of St .Louis Website: www.archstl.org
Catholic Elementary School: All of our parish children who wish to attend a catholic elementary school may do so at the school of their choice and still remain parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua. Call rectory for details.
Third Sunday of Advent - Year B December 17, 2017
Mass Schedule
Confessions Saturday 4:15-4:45 P.M.
By appointment anytime
Holy Days 8:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
RECTORY CLOSED ON ALL HOLY DAYS
Sunday Saturday 5:00 P.M.
Sunday 8:30 A.M., 10:15 A.M.
St. Anthony of Padua 3009 High Ridge Blvd. High Ridge, MO 63049
Business Hours Monday - Friday
7:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Phone (636) 677-4868
Fax (636) 677-2781 Website www.stanthonyhr.org
Pastor Father John Reiker
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to be on fire with the love of Jesus Christ, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, to celebrate our com-munity of faith in the Eucharist and to share God's love and mercy with our neighbors through our ministries and evangelization."
Pastor’s Column
St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO
Spread the Gospel, the Good News about Jesus and His St. Anthony Family. A Holy Community through Holy Communion! Your brother in Jesus,
The “Saint of the Week” is from the “Blessed Among Us” features that are written by Robert Ellsberg, author of numerous books, including the newly released Blessed Among Us.
Joke of the Week
Saint of the Week Blessed Titus Brandsma
Carmelite Martyr (1881-1942) Titus Brandsma was a Dutch Carmelite priest. In the 1930’s he was named by the bishops of Holland as spiritual advisor to the nation’s several; dozen Catholic newspapers. When the Nazis invaded Hol-land in 1940, Brandsma was at the center of an in-tense discussion in the Church regarding the level of resistance to be offered to the new regime. Brandsma spoke fot the majority who opposed any compromise with the Nazi order. In December 1941 an edict declared that all Dutch newspapers were obliged to run Nazi adver-tisements and propaganda. Brandsma met person-ally with the editors iof each Catholic newspaper to explain why it was impossible to comply with such an edict. He was arrested on January 19, 1942, and even-tually sent to Dachau, home at the time to another 2.700 imprisoned clergy. There he endured weeks of brutal treatment, all the while maintaining his prayerful equilibrium. “We are here,” he said, “in a dark tunnel. We must pass through it. Somewhere at the end shines the eternal life.” As his health deteriorated, he was dispatched to the hospital, a center for sadistic medical experi-mentation. There on July 26 he was killed by a le-thal injection of acid. In 1985 Titus Brandsma was beatified by Pope John Paul ll, the first victim of the Nazis to be officially declared a martyr. “I see God in the work of his hands and the marks of his love in every visible thing, and it sometimes hap-pens that I am seized by a supreme joy which is above all other joys.” —Blessed Titus Brandsma
Christmas Eve - Candlelight Masses 4:00 PM & 12 Midnight
Christmas morning 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM
Her class assignment was to interview an “old person” about his life, so my niece asked me, “What was the biggest his-torical event that happened during your childhood?” “I’d have to say the moon walk,” I replied. She looked disappointed. “That dance was so important to you?”
Gaudete / Rejoice! Sunday The third week of Advent begins with Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete, meaning “Rejoice,” is the first word of the opening antiphon for the Mass on this day; Gaudete in Domino semper (Rejoice in the Lord always). The joy of Gaudete Sunday shows in the use of rose as the liturgical color—for example, on the Advent wreath. The Gospel readings for this Sunday re-veal to us the reason for our joy: the coming of Jesus. He is the Word made flesh, the Christ, the Son of the living God. Lord, I rejoice at the Good news of Your Coming. Make my heart ready.
Third Week of Advent Wreath Prayer Our hope is in the coming of the Lord. (two purple and one pink candle are lit) Let us pray that we may grow in love for each other as the Lord comes to us. (pause for silent prayer) Renew us in Your love, Lord, for with You we have nothing to fear. You provide light for our darkness and warmth in the cold winter air. We sing Your praises for all You have done for us. May we approach this holy Christmas season with a true spirit of gratitude. Amen.
An Advent Reflection Expectation was high for the Mes-siah’s coming; in fact, many asked John the Baptist whether he was the Messiah. But as he explained to the crowds who gathered, his water was no match for the fire of the Holy Spirit to come. John issued a warning, how-ever: “every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire” (v. 3). This prompted the worried listeners to ask, “What then should we do?” In your Advent prayer, ask yourself, “What then should I do?” When you act with the intention of preparing for the Christ, the possibilities for the fruit that you might bear are endless. With God, nothing is impossible!
Advent Prayer of the Week Thank You, God, for all of Your blessings, especially for the people in my life. Please help me to stay on the Advent path, and keep my heart focused on Christ in all that I say and do as I pre-pare for His holy birth at Christmas. Share with family or someone why I rejoice today: Jesus moments.
Welcome To all our Guests, Fr. John Reiker, Deacon Dick and Dea-con Jim and All at St. Anthony’s Parish Family welcome you and hope that your time with us may be a moment of spiritual experience. You are always welcome here and if you would like to become a member of this parish or are think-ing to become a Catholic, contact the Rectory office. Our phone is 636-677-4868 ext. 100.
December 17, 2017 - December 24, 2017 SUNDAY - December 17 Children’s Liturgy 10:15 AM Mass PSR 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Family Faith Group 11:30 AM -12:45 PM (café) MONDAY - December 18 Patriotic Rosary 7:00PM
TUESDAY - December 19 Quilters 9:00 AM Choir 6:00 PM New members/cantors/harmonies
Choir 7:00 PM Regular Practice (Christmas Practice tonight) WEDNESDAY - December 20 DECORATE CHURCH after 8:00 AM Mass—All are welcome & NEEDED Youth Group 6:15 PM 4th Degree Knights of Columbus 6:00 pm Men’s Faith Group 6:30 PM (7th grade) CONFESSIONS HEARD AT 7:00 PM - 8:00PM THURSDAY - December 21 Knights of Columbus 7:30 PM FRIDAY - December 22 Clean Church after 8:00 AM Mass SATURDAY - December 23 Mass: 5:00 PM SUNDAY - December 24 MASSES: Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:30 & 10:15 AM CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT MASSES: 4:00 PM & 12 Midnight (Music half hour before Midnight Mass) CHRISTMAS DAY, December 25 MASSES: Christmas Day: 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM
Activities This Week
Upcoming Parish Events Saturday/Sunday, Dec. 30/31 Holy Family Sunday - Special Blessing of all Families Monday, Jan. 1 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God - NOT a Holyday of Obligation Mass 9:00 AM
Chris Post Alice Borner Rick Byerly
Theresa Chapman John McCarthy
Terry Hunt Joaquin Vigil Phyllis Smith
Jayne Donovan Richard Siebert Hazel McCarthy
Tom Fischer Robert Mecey
Rose Hill Jenni Dillon
Edmund Bailey Sally Klohr
Margaret Hook MaryAnne Dundon
Dave Siemons Mike Kern
Paul Dischert Giovanna Donato
Charles Corley Janet Parker Judy Koebel
Toni Ahlemeyer Dorothy Hartung
Lynn Peters Vasilius Kolios Betty Moleski Ryan Heard
Cathy O’Brien Ken Loretta Kathy Ryals Dave Riley
Mason Korn Mark Korn
Josef Ellmer Justin Schnieders
Dick Bardon
Please Pray for the Sick
Names of the sick will remain on the list above for a month. You may contact the office to have a name added to the list for an additional month at a time. New additions will appear at the top of the list as they are received.
NOTE: Due to privacy laws, hospitals no longer no-tify us when parishioners are patients. If you wish a visit from the parish staff please notify the office. Thank you.
This Week with our St. Anthony Parish Family
December 17, 2017
Mass Intentions Monday, Dec. 18 Advent Weekday 8:00 A.M. August & Adalaide Engemann Tuesday, Dec. 19 Advent Weekday 8:00 A.M. Judy Ruzicka Wednesday, Dec. 20 Advent Weekday 8:00 A.M. Sylvester & Geneva Seyer Thursday, Dec. 21 St. Peter Canisius 8:00 A.M. The Gioia Family Friday, Dec. 22 Advent Weekday 8:00 A.M. Michelle Bievenue Saturday, Dec. 23 St. John of Kanty 5:00 PM William & Sadie Brandel Sunday, Dec. 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:30 A.M. Parishioners of St. Anthony 10:15 A.M. Living & Deceased Members of Knights of Columbus Council #8588 Christmas Eve 4:00 P.M. Jerry Smith & Eldon Lohman Families
12 Midnight Parishioners of St. Anthony Monday, Dec. 25 The Nativity of the Lord 8:30 A.M. Jane Grewe 10:15 A.M. Mary Gearon
St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO
Join us for our meetings on Wednesdays, from 6:15 to 8:00 pm. We meet in the youth room in the back of the school. All high school-ers are needed. We hope to see you there! Questions? Call or text Kelly at 314-363-9047.
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Weekly on Monday evening 7:00 PM
In Church First Monday of each Month
Divine Mercy Chaplet 7:00 PM
Patriotic Rosary following
Patriotic Rosary
CHURCH DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS
Please join us in decorating church on Wednesday, December 20th after 8:00 AM Mass. Many hands make light work!
As we prepare a new schedule for the minis-tries, we ask that you inform us of any dates you are unable to serve for the months of Feb-ruary, March, and April 2018. Please contact Jackie at [email protected] or phone the rec-tory at 636-677-4868 ext. 100.
Deadline is Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 9:00 AM.
Thank You for Your Gifts to God & the Parish
God bless you for your generous contributions.
We all appreciate your sacrifices and love of our St. Anthony Family!
Parish Financial Report
For more information, please visit our website: www.stanthonyhr.org
Collections for December 2017: Weekly Contributions (general fund)
Building Fund Christmas Flowers
Immaculate Conception Seminary Christmas
December 17, 2017
We clean Church every Friday after the 8:00 AM Mass. Our Heavenly Dusters are in need of help! If you can offer any time, it would be deeply appreciated. Thank you!
Food Pantry News All the volunteers with the St. Anthony Food Pantry would like to send a big WELL DONE to the PSR stu-dents and teachers for their donations. Charity is one of many tools we use to build our faith.
THANK YOU The Boy Scout Food Drive was a great success. We collected 15, 735 food items. Thanks to the Boy Scout Organization, the Pantry volunteers, the K. of C. members, K of C Ladies Auxiliary, H. R. Fire employ-ees and the North Jefferson County Ambulance employees. And a special thanks to the boys who put out and collected the bags and those of you who thought enough to fill those bags. If anyone is interested in helping us purchase hams for Christmas, you may send a check to the Rectory. Any amount will be a big help. Please mail to: St. Anthony Rectory 3009 High Ridge Blvd. High Ridge, MO 63049
COLLECTION December 10, 2017
Contribution Collection 4,724.50 Online Giving 1,420.00 Loose 623.00 Christmas flowers 250.00 Christmas 25.00 Immaculate Conception 393.00 Building Fund 45.00 Total for Parish 7,480.50
Bible Study
Classes Resume Sunday, January 7, 2018
5:30 PM In the school cafeteria
Readings for the Week
RCIA Do you know someone who may be interested in becoming Catholic or has been away from Church for awhile and would like to be refreshed in the faith? Please contact the Rectory office at 636-677-4868, ext. 100, or email the Pastor: [email protected], for more information.
St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO
CHOIR Choir 6:00 PM for new members/cantors/ harmonies 7:00 PM for regular practice (Christmas practices are underway) Questions/concerns: Nancy: [email protected]
Blood Donors - Thank You On behalf of “Mississippi Valley Blood Center” and Cla-rence Surmeier, thank you to the eighteen people who came to give their blood to save another life. Seventeen pints of blood were donated and up to 51 lives saved. May our Lord and savior “Jesus Christ” continue to bless you always. The next blood drive will be Sunday, March 4th, 2018.
Monday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Tuesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Friday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38
Third Sunday of Advent December 17, 2017
Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. -- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
The St. Anthony class of 1968 is having a 50 year reunion!
We need help in finding our classmates. If you know anything about someone who was in this class, please call Susy Guzy Althoff at 636-861-0066. We are having difficulties in finding the girls.
Ministry Schedule Ushers/Greeters Lectors Extraordinary
Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers
December 17, 2017
White House Retreat All men of the parish are invited to join us on our annual retreat at White House. This will be a silent, guided retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. It’s a peaceful break from the chaos and confusion of everyday life. It’s like a 3 day vacation with Christ on their beautiful 80—acre cam-pus high on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. All meals and private lodging are provided. Our retreat begins the evening of Thursday, March 1, 2018 and concludes Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM. There is no set fee to attend a retreat at White House! White House operates on a free will offering basis, asking those in attendance to simply give what they feel they can at the conclu-sion of the retreat. To register call: bob Hook 636-677-2262 or Matt Frank 636-677-0552 or visit www.whretreat.org to find additional dates. PLEASE RSVP BY JANUARY 31, 2018.
St. Anthony PSR News
For information contact Kathy Joslin at [email protected] or call 636-677-4868 ext. 118 or 636-677-1567.
December Prayers & Lists 1st grade – Holy Family 2nd grade – Act of Contrition (for First Reconciliation), Holy Family, Grace Before Meals 3rd grade – Grace Before Meals 4th grade – Holy Family, Angelus, Great Commandment 5th grade – Angelus, Liturgical Cycle & Colors 6th grade - Angelus, Liturgical Cycle & Colors 7th grade – Saint Michael Prayer, Glorious Mysteries 8th grade – Fatima Prayer
December 17 Third Sunday of Advent Family Faith Group meets 11:30-12:45 in the cafeteria
-The questions on the class quizzes (grades 1-6) are taken directly from the online quiz. -To review for an upcoming quiz or to make up a quiz online, go to www.bemydisciples.com, scroll down to “Chapter Re-view”, choose the grade level, choose the chapter, click GO. Submit quiz scores from make-up quizzes.
December 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent No Classes – Christmas Holiday PSR Mass involvement – 8th grade Jan. 21st
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14
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Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Why not memorialize a loved one or friend (living or deceased) with a memorial paver?!!!
December 17, 2017
Children Celebrating Faith
