Pastoral Staff: Father William Dotson, Parochial Administrator, [email protected]Father Don Schramm, Retired, [email protected]Deacon Gerson Parra, Transitional Deacon Deacon Don McElroy, Senior Deacon Deacon Jorge Perez, Deacon, Latino Ministry Coordinator Steve Moeller, Acolyte to be Deacon Sr. Raquel Ortez, S.S.N.D. Director of Religious Education Ms. Kristin Williams, Youth & Family Minister Mrs. Donna Crawley, Office Manager Mrs. Mary DuBois, Office Secretary Dr. Jackie Voelkl, School Principal Mrs. Mary Kutchback, Organist, Pastoral Associate for Seniors Mrs. Beth Duello, Director of Music Mr. Juan Saldana, el coro Mr. Doug Cornwell, Parish Council Chairperson Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism: Prep meeting First Monday of the Month. Call the parish office for more information. Sacrament of Matrimony: Contact the priest or deacon of your choice at least six months prior to wedding to begin preparations Eucharistic Adoration: Third Mondays, 8:30am to 6:30pm Third Saturdays, 8:00pm to 11:00am Perpetual Help Devotions: Tuesdays following the 8:00 a.m. Mass Parish Hall Rental: Neal or Pat at 636-949-9722 (gym) Donna at 636-946-1893 (café) Founded 1791 OUR WARM WELCOME TO ALL! We welcome all who come and worship with us. If you wish to join our parish faith family, or have a change in your contact infor- mation, kindly complete this form. You can return it to the Rectory, place in in the collection, or give it to a Priest or Deacon. Name________________________________________________ Cell/Phone Number_______________________________ Address/Zip______________________________________________________ Email____________________________________ ___ Please make the above changes to my parish record ___ Interested in information about annulments/validation ___ I wish to find out more about the Catholic faith ___ Information on having my children baptized ___ I would like to speak with a Priest/Deacon ___ Please pray for: __________________________________ AUGUST 20, 2017 20TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Schedule of Holy Mass Saturday: 5:00 p.m. vigil for Sunday Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. in Spanish Weekdays 6:30 a.m. Mass Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. Monday Friday Holy Days of Obligation: watch the bulletin National Holidays: 9:00 a.m. Parish Office Business Hours Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 601 N. 4th, St. Charles, MO 63301 Parish Vision Statement: We are the parish that, through our communion with Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit: Welcomes all; Celebrates our unity, diversity, and traditions; Uses God’s gifts to serve and teach others and be the face of Jesus Christ in the Community. Parish Office: 636-946-1893 www.borromeoparish.com School Office: 636-946-2713 www.borromeoschool.com Religious Education Office: 636-946-2916 email: [email protected]Latino Ministry, 636-946-1893 email: [email protected]St. Vincent DePaul Society: 636-925-1616 leave a message after the recording
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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time– August 20, 2017
Pastoral Staff: Father William Dotson, Parochial Administrator, [email protected] Father Don Schramm, Retired, [email protected] Deacon Gerson Parra, Transitional Deacon Deacon Don McElroy, Senior Deacon Deacon Jorge Perez, Deacon, Latino Ministry Coordinator Steve Moeller, Acolyte to be Deacon Sr. Raquel Ortez, S.S.N.D. Director of Religious Education Ms. Kristin Williams, Youth & Family Minister Mrs. Donna Crawley, Office Manager Mrs. Mary DuBois, Office Secretary Dr. Jackie Voelkl, School Principal Mrs. Mary Kutchback, Organist, Pastoral Associate for Seniors Mrs. Beth Duello, Director of Music Mr. Juan Saldana, el coro Mr. Doug Cornwell, Parish Council Chairperson
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism: Prep meeting First Monday of the Month. Call the parish office for more information. Sacrament of Matrimony: Contact the priest or deacon of your choice at least six months prior to wedding to begin preparations Eucharistic Adoration: Third Mondays, 8:30am to 6:30pm Third Saturdays, 8:00pm to 11:00am Perpetual Help Devotions: Tuesdays following the 8:00 a.m. Mass Parish Hall Rental: Neal or Pat at 636-949-9722 (gym) Donna at 636-946-1893 (café)
Founded 1791
OUR WARM WELCOME TO ALL! We welcome all who come and worship with us. If you wish to join our parish faith family, or have a change in your contact infor-mation, kindly complete this form. You can return it to the Rectory, place in in the collection, or give it to a Priest or Deacon.
___ Please make the above changes to my parish record ___ Interested in information about annulments/validation ___ I wish to find out more about the Catholic faith ___ Information on having my children baptized ___ I would like to speak with a Priest/Deacon ___ Please pray for: __________________________________
AUGUST 20, 2017 20TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
Schedule of Holy Mass Saturday: 5:00 p.m. vigil for Sunday Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. in Spanish Weekdays 6:30 a.m. Mass Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. Monday Friday Holy Days of Obligation: watch the bulletin National Holidays: 9:00 a.m.
Parish Office Business Hours Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 601 N. 4th, St. Charles, MO 63301
Parish Vision Statement:
We are the parish that, through our communion with Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit: Welcomes all; Celebrates our unity, diversity, and traditions; Uses God’s gifts to
serve and teach others and be the face of Jesus Christ in the Community.
Parish Office: 636-946-1893 www.borromeoparish.com School Office: 636-946-2713 www.borromeoschool.com Religious Education Office: 636-946-2916 email: [email protected] Latino Ministry, 636-946-1893 email: [email protected] St. Vincent DePaul Society: 636-925-1616 leave a message after the recording
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time– August 20, 2017
From the Pastor’s Column / Noticias del Párroco
As the Eucharist unites us as one Body in Christ, may we faithfully live and share the Gospel. A medida que la Eucaristía nos une como un solo Cuerpo en Cristo, vivamos y anunciemos fielmente el Evangelio.
-Fr. William Dotson
Las Posadas
Each year, a Las Posadas procession takes place along Main Street. Las Posadas is a Hispanic custom wherein people reenact Mary and Joseph seeking shelter at the inn. This candlelit procession is a com-munity event, bringing together various churches and groups in St. Charles for a beautiful public witness of the faith. This year, the procession is on Dec 2 at 6:30pm. The organizers have contacted us asking for help from our parishioners. They are looking for a few children to dress as angels and shepherds. They are also looking for people to help with crowd control and to sell candles. If you are interested in helping, please contact Fr. Dotson.
Las Posadas
Cado año, hay una procesión de Las Posadas por Main Street. Este evento reúne a varias iglesias y grupos en St. Charles para un testimonio público de la fe. Este año, Las Posadas es el 2 de diciembre a las 6:30 pm. Los organizadores nos han contactado pidiendo ayuda a nuestros feligreses. Ellos quieren un grupo His-pano que puede cantar los himnos tradicionales de Las Posadas y unos villancicos españoles. Quieren unos niños para vestirse como ángeles y pastores. También quieren algunas personas ayuden a controlar las multi-tudes y vendan velas. Si pueden ayudar, pónganse en contacto con Padre Dotson. Esto no es lo mismo que nuestra Las Posadas de la parroquia, que es en una fecha posterior.
Solar Eclipse
This week Monday is a total solar eclipse. This amazing natural event reminds us of the beauty and wonder of God’s creation. It also reminds us that sci-ence and faith are not opposed to each other. Science tells us the facts of this event. Faith helps us see how the beauty of the eclipse reveals to us part of the beau-ty of God. The more we learn about creation, the better we can understand the Creator.
Cardinal Glennon /SSM Health Update
We received a letter from SSM Health Vice President Sandy Koller and Archbishop Robert J. Carlson thanking our parish for their donations
amounting to $2513.00, which they received on August 3, 2017.
These monies help provide charity care for those less fortunate in our community. Thank you for all the prayers and support given to this ap-peal.
Eclipse Solar
Esta semana el lunes es un eclipse solar total. Este asombroso evento natural nos recuerda la belleza y la maravilla de la creación de Dios. También nos recuer-da que la ciencia y la fe no se oponen. La ciencia nos muestra los hechos de este evento. La fe nos ayuda a ver cómo la belleza del eclipse nos revela parte de la belleza de Dios. Cuanto más aprendemos acerca de la creación, a través de la fe o la ciencia, mejor podemos entender al Creador.
Cardinal Glennon Hospital
Recibimos una carta de Sandy Koller, la vicepresidente de SSM Health, y Arzobispo Carlson agradeciéndonos por nuestras donaciones a la colleción para Cardinal Glen-non Hospital. Nuestra parroquia recaudó $2,513.00. Esto dinero ayuda al hospital cuidar a los menos afortunados. Gracias a todos por sus oraciones y apoyo.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time– August 20, 2017
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Jack Muehlenkamp, Greg Grotegeers,
Catherine Croce (Windsor Estates) Marie Bohn, Verona Kampmann, Lynne Kinnison,
Frank Lunatto, father of Laurie Scheffel Jack Thro, father of Jim & Joseph Thro & Julie
Fitts Mike Feldman, husband of Debbie and brother-in-
law to the Westerfeld Family Bob Montgomery, Chris O’Donnell
Marty & John Waigand, Grace Poeling, Ethel Elmendorf,
Betty Phelps, Belle Keough, Ann Lamb, Beth Schroeder (1st Grade aide), Marianne Rauch’s daughter, Connie Burbes
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DE-
CEASED Sophia Goughenour, mother of Rick (Mimi) Goughenour Royce Melton, husband of deceased Shirley Patricia A. Posey, wife of Lloyd Posey
Young Adult Forum
Are you between the ages of 20-39? Join us on Wed. Sept. 13th for our Young Adult Forum! We’ll be gather-ing young adults from the parish and surrounding area to mingle, learn about our new young adult group, and share what we can do to bring young adults together to grow in community and faith. Join us from 7-8:30 pm in the Cafeteria. Refreshments and free babysitting provided. Please email Kristin at [email protected] if you are interested or if more information is needed.
FREE 13th Annual HEALTHY LIVING SENIOR FAIR
St. Charles Convention Center 1 Convention Center Plaza
St. Charles, MO 63303 Tuesday, August 22, 2017
10:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m. This is the largest Senior Fair in St. Charles County. The First 1000 people who attend will get a free tote bag. Free Parking Free Entry Free Health Screenings Raffles Giveaways For more info, call Aly Walter at 636-328-0874.
Laborers’ Local 660 & Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service
Tri-County Health Fair-Feria de Salud 4116 McClay Road, St. Charles, MO 63304
Sábado, 16 de septiembre del 2017
9 AM-1 PM Abierto al Público!
Se atenderá por orden de llegada Para más información contacte:
This Week with our St. Charles BorromeoParish Family
Marriage in Christ Has Been Promised Between Bailey Ernst & Carl Fasnacht
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR NEWEST PARISHION-ERS
Emily & Joel Epley Jamie & Nick Weber & their 2 children, Andrew &
Meredith Patricia & Jesse Vanasse & their 2 children, Isabella
& Lucas Matthew Kelley, Jennifer Jones & their 2 children,
Eric and Sean Kelley Jessica Zednicher
Matt & Ruth Freeman, & their 3 children, Alayna, Adam and Leah
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED WilliamNorris Capps, son of Kenneth and
Emily (Schroeder) Capps Abraham August Schroeder, son of Joshua and
Laura (Courtois) Schroeder Colin Miles Shoup, son of Robert & Kathryn
(Prenger) Shoup Joyce Geurrero Leal, daughter of Cristobal Guer-
ero and Jauna Leal Flores
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time– August 20, 2017
Please pray for our Expectant Moms
Danielle- due in August of 2017 Melissa- due in September 2017 Tasha- due in January 2018 Winnie-due in January 2018 Cynthia- due in February 2018 Aly- due in March 2018
Sunday, August 20-20th Sunday in Ordinary Time High School Youth Group in St. Charles Room from 7-8:30 p.m. M-CRHP 14– 7 p.m. in Church Office Monday, August 21-St. Pius X– Pope Eucharistic Adoration 8:30 a.m. –6:30 p.m. W-CRHP 1– Teacher’s Lounge– 6:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul-7 p.m. –St. Charles Room Cub Scouts Recruiting– 6-9 p.m. in Cafe Tuesday, August 22– The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Blood Drive–in the Gym from 2:45-5:45 p.m. Middle School-Back to School in Café/ St Charles Room 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 23—St. Rose of Lima, Virgin Quilting in Rectory basement 8 a.m.-noon Primary School-Back to School in Café-6 p.m. W-Emaus– 7 p.m. in St. Charles Room Thursday, August 24– St. Bartholomew, Apostle Intermediate School-Back to School– 6 p.m. Café/ St. Charles Room Children’s Memorial Mass Meeting-7 p.m. in Church Office Friday, August 25– Weekday No events on calendar today Saturday, August 26-Weekday W Fellowship -6:00 a.m. Church Office Eucharistic Minister Training-9 a.m. in Church Boy Scouts Annual Planning– 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cafe Sunday, August 27-21st Sunday in Ordinary Time No events on calendar today
Parish Events Calendar
August 21– Eucharistic Adoration in Church 8:30 a.m.
-6:30 p.m.
August 28-Baptism Prep Meeting @ 7 p.m. Church
Office
August 29– Book Club Mtg– 6:30 p.m. Church Office
August 30-Pack Planning Meeting for Cub Scouts
from 6-9 p.m. in Café
September 1-Faculty Meeting and School dismisses at
Noon
September 3– Grief Ministry Meeting 6:30-8 p.m. in
Teacher’s Lounge
September 4– No Baptism Class due to Labor Day
September 5– Girl Scout Recruiting 6-8 p.m. in St.
Charles Room
September 9-Night at the Derby– in the gym, Doors
open at 6 p.m.
September 10– UNITY DAY at DuSable Park
Sept 10, 2017– NO PLATICAS, due to Unity Day
Mass!
September 23/24,- Men’s CRHP 14 Retreat
Activities This Week/ Actividades de esta Semana
Important Notice
The first Monday in September is Labor Day and we will not be having a Baptism Prep Meeting for our English speaking parishioners who are wanting to have a child baptized. This meeting will instead be held on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 7 p.m. in the Church Office. Regarding our Platicas meetings for Hispanics, there will be no meeting on Sunday, September 10, as we will be celebrating Unity day Mass at DuSable Park. Debido al Dia de la Unidad, no habrá Pláticas clases para el bautismo el 10 de septiembre.
Eucharistic Minister Training On Saturday, August 26th, after the 8:00 Commun-ion Service, we will be holding a Eucharistic Minister Training for those who have never attended such a training. Our need for Communion Ministers is an ongoing need, and anyone who is interested in working in this ministry is encouraged to attend the training.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time– August 20, 2017
St . Char les Borromeo Help-A-Student Program Parents have the hardest job in the world and young parents in our parish need our loving support more than ever before. Besides struggling to provide the material needs of their children, they are dedicated to handing on their rich herit-age of the Catholic faith. To provide financial assistance for those parents who cannot afford the full cost of tuition in our school, we appeal to you, their parish family members to consider a contribution through our parish Help-A-Student program. When you sup-port this program, you are giving youngsters a chance to strengthen their faith in God and prepare them for their future. We maintain complete confidentiality when receiving and distributing financial aid for your Help-A-Student Pro-gram. Parents willing to support the standards and requirements of the school and participate in parish and school projects and activities, will be helped to give their children excellent academic and religious education available in St. Charles Borro-meo School. Won’t you please consider a gift today, perhaps in memory of a loved one, or in gratitude for the many blessings in your life? You generosity is deeply appreciated. NAME__________________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________ ZIP________________________ DATE___________________ Payment enclosed________________________________________ Do you need reminders? YES__________ NO__________
Our Saint of the Week– Pope Pius X– Feast Day– August 21
On June 2, 1835, Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto saw the light of earth at Riesi, Province of Treviso, in Venice; on August 20, 1914, he saw the light of heaven; and on May 29, 1954, he who had become the two hundred fifty-ninth pope was canonized St. Pius X. Two of the most outstanding accomplishments of this saintly Pope were the inauguration of the liturgical renew-al and the restoration of frequent communion from childhood. He also waged an unwavering war against the heresyand evils of Modernism, gave great impetus to biblical studies, and brought about the codification of Canon Law. His over-riding concern was to renew all things in Christ. Above all, his holiness shone forth conspicuously. From St. Pius X we learn again that "the folly of the Cross", simplicity of life, and humility of heart are still the highest wisdom and the indis-pensable conditions of a perfect Christian life, for they are the very source of all apostolic fruitfulness. His last will and testament bears the striking sentence: "I was born poor, I have lived in pov-erty, and I wish to die poor." His feast day is August 21. Courtesy of Catholic Online– Angels and Saint
Renowned Scripture scholar and author, Dr. Tim Gray, provides a fascinating explanation of the importance of the visible Church and the centrality of God on Earth. He offers incredible insights that make clear the role of the Church, as an essential part of God’s plan for salvation, which are sure to help those who have left her, or who mistakenly claim to be “spiritual, but not religious”. Prayerfully, consider purchasing this CD on the value of human life. They are in the Narthex for a minimum donation of $4.00. There will be more topics and CDs available in the upcoming weeks. These CDs are from the Augustine Insti-tute. If you write a check, make it our to our Parish. Thanks for your interest now and in the coming weeks.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time– August 20, 2017
Borromeo Youth Ministry News For any information about our St. Charles Borromeo Youth News, please email
LIFELINE Come and spend an hour or so with Jesus. Great Music, Thoughtful Reflections and Time to clear your head. We make time for all kinds of things in life, but do you ever spend too much time with Jesus? Come and join us and see what you are missing. August 29th at 7 p.m. in the Church.
SCB High School Youth Group(9th-12th Graders) Regular Meetings 7-8:30 p.m. on Sundays in the St. Charles Room
Upcoming Events for High School Youth Group. including 8th Graders August 20-Regular Meeting: 7-8:30 p.m.-Welcome Fr. Dotson Night! Come have a party with us to get to know and welcome Fr. Dotson to our parish. Families are Welcome! August 26-Volunteer with the Lemay Housing Project 8 am-3-pm. Help repair houses and do yard work! Earn Service Hours. August 29– LIFELINE at 7 p.m. in the Church
SCB Middle School Youth Group–(7th and 8th Graders) Regular Edge Meetings from 3-4:30 p.m. in the St. Charles Room one Monday a month unless otherwise noted.
Events for Middle School Youth Group August 20– City Museum! 12-5 p.m. August 26– Volunteer with the Lemay Housing Project 8 am-3 pm. Help repair houses and do yard work! Earn service hours. August 29– LIFELINE at 7 p.m. in the Church
Follow us on Instagram (@sbcyouth), Twitter (@SCBYouthGroup) and Facebook (Saint Charles Borromeo Youth Min-
istry) Want to join our GroupMe? Email me your name and phone number.
World Youth Day 2019
Have you ever considered attending World Youth Day? WYD is the largest gathering of Catholics from around the world! In 2019, it will be held in Panama and the trip is 8 days and 8 nights. The pilgrimage includes cultural festivities, daily catechesis, exploration of Panama, and Mass with Pope Francis. If you will be 18 or older by January 20, 2019, and are interested in attending, please contact Kristin Williams for more details: [email protected]. Registration closes September 1st.
Blood Drive– We NEED You! When: August 22, 2017 from 2:30 –5:45 p.m.
Where: SCB Gym We Only Need to Have 20 Donors in order for our School
to Receive a $250.00 Technology Grant. Blood is always in short supply in the summer months.
If you have never given, consider coming to our SCB Blood Drive.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time– August 20, 2017
Food– Fun– Fellowship Save the Date for our 10th Annual Unity Day Picnic in the Park
When: September 10, 2017
Arrive Early, so all can attend our 11 a.m. Mass on the Grass. Where: DuSable Park
Bring Lawn chairs and/or blankets to sit on. All will be asked to contribute a dish for our Potluck Meal after the Mass.
After the Meal, Join us for Games and Piñatas. More information to follow.
Chi ldren’s Memoria l Mass -Fami l ies Who Lost a Chi ld Fr iday, September 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
St . Char les Borromeo Cathol ic Church
P lease join us on the evening of Fr iday, September 15, the Feast of the Sorrowful Mother, for the annual Chi ldren’s Memoria l Mass to of fer sp i r i tua l support for a l l fami l ie s who are suf fer ing f rom the loss of a ch i ld at any age. 1 . We wi l l begin by saying the 7 Sorrows of Mary Rosary Prayer a t 6:30 p.m. in church by the P ieta s tatue. I f you rece ived a 7 Sorrows of Mary rosary in pr ior years , p lease br ing i t that evening. 2 . Before Mass , fami l ie s who have lost a ch i ld to miscarr iage, s t i l l b i r th, abort ion, a s wel l a s younger and older ch i ldren who have passed away due to acc ident , i l lnes s or any cause are welcome to remember the ir loved ones by insc r ib ing the i r ch i ld’ s name in the Chi ldren’ s Memoria l Book of L i fe and l ight ing a candle. 3 . The Chi ldren’ s Memoria l Mass wi l l begin at 7:00 p.m. 4. A t ime for fe l lowship wi l l fo l low Mass in the Café . I f you or someone who know has los t a ch i ld, we hope you wi l l jo in us a s a community in remember ing these prec ious ch i ldren. P lease contact Ann Tol le f son at 636-928-2970 or Barb Bott at 636-947-3939. ******************************************************************************
Order for the Naming and Commendat ion of an Infant Who Died Before Bi r th The Order for the Naming and Commendat ion of an Infant Who Died Before Bi r th seek to se t the death of an infant with the context of our fa i th and to uni te the gr iev ing par -ent s and fami ly members to the merc i fu l God, whose love was revealed to us in the death and resurrect ion of Jesus Chr i s t . The Order for Naming and Commendat ion of an Infant Who Died Before B i r th may be performed at any t ime, no matter how much t ime has passed s ince the chi ld’ s death. P lease contact one of the pr ies t s or deacons i f you are interested in th i s r i te or i f you
have any quest ions.
"Save the Date - Saturday, Sept. 9th for Picnic Kickoff - Night at the Derby" 6pm Doors Open- 7pm 1st Race $20 Admission Includes Beer/Soda and 10 rounds of pre-recorded live horse races. Par cipants 65+ are FREE! Proceeds help pay for the revenue needed to get our picnic off and running in October! Contact Tammy Buehler [email protected] or 314-691-1774 for any ques ons
If you would like your parish/school event or message advertised on our digital sign, please email your request to "[email protected]". Make sure to include preferred wording, dates and duration.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time– August 20, 2017
Prayer Books If anyone is looking to purchase the small prayer books that are present in every pew of our church, we have copies of them in the church office. Call Mary DuBois at 636-946-1893 and she will set one aside for you. The cost per pray-er book is only $5.00, and they would be a big help to any child struggling to learn their prayers, or even for an adult, who was needing to brush up on their prayers. They are small enough to fit in a ladies purse or would make a nice gift if you were going to visit someone in the hospital.
St. Charles Borromeo Memorial Gift Cards
We have available in our Narthex, church office, and at our local funeral homes, Memorial Gift Cards. You can designate your gift to our Capital Improve-ment Fund, SCB School’s Help-A-Student Tuition Aid, SCB St. Vincent DePaul Society, or any other SCB program or project. When you are making arrangements for the fu-neral and visitation, you may ask your funeral direc-tor to set these cards out. Or, when you are going to the visitation, you may pick up a card in the box in our Narthex. I would bet many of our beloved Borromeo mem-bers who pass on would love to have their Memorial Gifts given to SCB Parish because they (and we all) are so proud of our wonderful Parish Family here.
An Invitation to Nocturnal Adoration
Did you know that in addition to Eucharistic Adoration on the third Monday of every month, our par-ish offers Nocturnal Adoration on the third Saturday night each month? Nocturnal Adoration is a tradi-tion that began in Rome more than 200 years ago and continues today in countries around the world. Borromeo parishioners who loved participating in Nocturnal Adoration throughout their childhood in Mexico have established the first Nocturnal Adoration Society in Missouri right here at Borromeo. All parishioners—men, women, and children—are invited to participate each month.
The next Nocturnal Adoration is Saturday, September 16. All participants should meet in the café at 7pm. After opening prayers, the group will go upstairs for silent prayer, followed by prayers in Spanish and English. At approximately 8:30pm a short period of silent prayer will end the first part of Nocturnal Adora-tion, and most participants will leave. However, a group of men will remain throughout the night, taking turns praying for an hour in church and then resting in the café.
If you would like to join the group of men who stay throughout the night, please contact Manuel Guerrero at 636-352-5898 or manyguerrero,[email protected].
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time– August 20, 2017
Readings of the Week/Lecturas De La Semana
August 20, 2017– Background on Readings
Your Loving Sacrifices Make All The Difference
August 20, 2017– 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time The Gospel today announces that the kingdom and salvation are for all people. It is our persistent call-ing out to Jesus and our faith that count, for Jesus always responds. With love for your neighbors who have nothing, look around your house to see what furniture, household items, and clothing you no longer use...and give it to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
WE THANK EACH OF YOU for the great love you show to our Borromeo Family carrying on the work of Jesus and to those in need-by the generosity you display when you share your treasure, and all God’s gifts to you, given for others.
Contributions for August 12/13, 2017
Offertory envelopes: $12,824.50 Loose: $1767.92 Matching Gifts $2550.00 Total Offerings: $17,142.42 Capital Improvements $192.00 St. Vincent de Paul $8152.05 Latin America Collection $1870.00
Today we move ahead in our reading of Mat-thew’s Gospel. Last week we read about Jesus walking on the water and the disciples’ confession of faith that Jesus is the Son of God. If we were reading Matthew’s entire Gospel, we would have read about Jesus’ debate with the Pharisees about Jewish purity laws. Jesus argues that it is not what goes into us that makes us unclean; he is referring to the strict Jewish dietary rules. Instead our words and our actions—what comes out of us—make us unclean because they emerge from a heart that is un-clean.
Knowing about Jesus’ debate with the Pharisees helps us to understand today’s Gospel. In fact the story heightens the surprise and shock we feel as we hear Je-sus’ exchange with the Canaanite woman. The woman, who is not Jewish, approaches Jesus, requesting that he heal her demon-possessed daughter. At first Jesus ig-nores her; he says nothing. The disciples ask Jesus to send her away, and Jesus agrees, remarking that he was sent to minister to the Jews alone.
The woman persists, paying homage to Jesus, and yet Jesus denies her request again. He even insults her, using a Jewish word of derision for Gentiles, “dog.” But the woman cleverly turns Jesus’ insult into an affir-mation of faith. Only then does Jesus grant her request and heal her daughter.
Jesus’ unresponsiveness to this woman may strike us as uncharacteristic or shocking. Yet in Mat-thew’s Gospel, Jesus’ ministry is directed primarily to the people of Israel. At only a very few points, such as the one found in today’s Gospel, do we find Jesus antici-pating the later Christian ministry to the rest of the world.
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Behind Matthew’s text we can hear this early Christian community’s struggle to understand how God’s selec-tion of Israel is consistent with two events: Israel’s re-jection of Jesus and the Gentiles’ acceptance of Jesus. Just as Jesus was surprised by the faith expressed by the Canaanite woman, so too the first Christians were sur-prised that the Gentiles would receive the salvation God offered through Christ. In today’s second reading from Paul’s letter to the Romans, we hear the apostle Paul considering this same concern.
The faith that the Canaanite woman expresses is an af-firmation of and confidence in God’s abundant mercy. Yes, salvation comes through Israel, but it overflows for the benefit of all.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time– August 20, 2017
Servers, 8:00am Mass– Aug 22-25
Monday, August 21– 2 volunteers please
Tuesday August 22– Amelia Thro, Adrian Weber, Elise Cope
Wed, August 23-Amelia Thro, Adrian Weber, Elise Cope
Thurs, August 24– Josh Williams, Thomas Smith
Fri, August 25—Josh Williams, Thomas Smith
Ministry List August 26/27 Lista del ministerio
(Volunteers needed for Greeters and Gi Bearers) Saturday, August 26, 2017– 5:00 p.m. Mass
L/C: Lucy Rauch, Sr. Munch Tom Schneider Cup: Francis Fessler, Larry Ohlms Adam Hirtz, Darrell Fuse HOST: Joann Sullivan, Bridget Ohmes SERV: Jamie & Wya Karase USH: George Dallmeyer, Bob Rector, Daniel Schulte, Suzie Gamache GB: volunteers please GR: volunteers please
Sunday, August 27, 2017 7:00 am
L/C: Bill Cartwright Mary Baronovic EM Cup: Sharon Hensley, Jean Schaeffer, Bob Baronovic SERV: 2 Volunteers please USH: Jim Eisenbath, Cathy Herrod, Charles Weber, John Weber GB: volunteers please GR: volunteers please 8:30 a.m. Mass Beth & Company L/C: Mary Glenn, John DuBois EM Cup: Nancy & Keith Hoffman Kevin Tollefson, Kathy McElroy HOST: Sharon Schnarre, Sarah Hord SERV: Zoe Stewart, Volunteer please USH: Dan Dziedzic, Timothy Meyer Donald Wapplehorst, Gregg Jost GB: volunteers please GR: volunteers please 10:00 a.m. Mass L/C: Jerry Kinnison, Steve McKinstry Choir EM Cup: Paul Luebbers, Paul Woody Lauren Teschendorf, Julie McGeorge HOST: Jenny Luebbers, Gabrielle Szarek SERV: Thomas & Michael Smith USH: Pat Akers, Mike Hogan, Bob Underwood, Joe Shaw GB: volunteers please GR: volunteers please 11:30 am Bilingual Mass L/C: Gabriela Quiroz-S, Jacqueline Romero-E el coro EM Cup: Rosa Alvarda, Alma Quiroz, Selene Zamores, Veronica Bernal HOST: Rosa Mar nez, Maria Fuentes SERV: Jimena & Vanesa Castro, Adrian Gaona USH: Adolfo Zamores, Jesus Manzanarez volunteers please GB: to be determined before Mass GR: volunteers please
Monday, August 21,-St.Pius X– Pope 6:30 a.m. Communion Service 8:00 a.m. Martha Gegg– 39th Anniv Tuesday, August 22-The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 a.m.. Wilbur Boschert 8:00 a.m. Adam Laffluer Wednesday, August 23-St. Rose of Lima, Virgin 6:30 a.m. Communion Service 8:00 a.m. Bill Schrader 6:15 p.m. Douglas Boschert Thursday, August 24-St. Bartholomew, Apostle 6:30 a.m. Ernie Schrader 8:00 a.m. Jake Kutchback-3rd -Anniv Friday, August 25-Weekday 6:30 a.m. J. Maurice Thro, Jr. –6th Anniv 8:00.a.m. Irma Kaveler-13th Anniv Saturday, August 26– Weekday 8:00 a.m. Communion Service 5:00 p.m. Ron Friedel-1st Anniv Sunday, August 27-21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. Leo Vehige– 2nd Anniv 8:30 a.m. Robert Kapeller 10:00 a.m. Our Parish Family 11:30 a.m. Geneva Maddalozo
Meal a Month for August The next Meal a Month grocery collection will be August 26/27, 2017
Thank you SCB Members who contribute monthly to this life sustaining Ministry. Your love and your gifts to the poor and those on the fringe are much appreciated.
MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES DE LAS MISAS
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time– August 20, 2017
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time– August 20, 2017
Oficina: Tel: (636)946-1893 Fax (636)946-5598
Sacramento de Reconciliación (Sacrament of Rec-oncilia on) Sábados de 4 – 4:45pm o por cita con el Padre Don Sacramento de Bau smo (Sacrament of Bap sm) Clases de bau smo para padres y padrinos – Pri-mer y Segundo Domingo de mes. De 9:30 a 11:00am en la oficina parroquial. Únicamente adultos. Bau smos son el Cuarto Domingo de mes, después de misa. Favor de hablar con el Diacono Jorge para coordi-nar el bau smo. Sacramento de Matrimonio (Sacrament of Matri-mony) Contactar al Diacono Jorge o al Padre Don cuando menos seis meses antes de la boda para empezar los prepara vos. Adoración al San simo (Eucharis c Adoracion)
• Tercer Lunes del Mes de 8:30 am a 6:30pm
• LifeLine- úl mo domingo del Mes a las 7pm
Tercer Sábado de Mes de 7pm a 12pm
Agosto 20 Tiempo Ordinario - Perseverancia en la Oración
Siempre encontré este pasaje de escritura desa-fiante porque Jesús no parece justo o bueno a esta mujer que tiene tanta fe en su poder como Dios. Sin embargo, creo que su propósito de actuar y hablar como él lo hizo era mostrar a la mujer lo necesario que es ser persistente y dedicada a la oración. Nos muestra la verdad que nuestras oraciones parecen a menudo ignorado o descuidado. La verdad es que Dios nos recompensa cuando seguimos a pedir lo que necesitamos en la oración. Cuando más queremos renunciar a la oración y descuidar nuestra vida espiri-tual, debemos encontrar la energía y la fuerza para mantenerse firme en ella.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Mientras que la población de estudiantes que no son hispanos va bajando en Estados Unidos de América, el número de estudiantes hispanos va creciendo en las escuelas primarias y secundarias. Esta es buena noticia para los latinos. La mala noticia es que el porcentaje de estudiantes latinos que abandonan la escuela y nunca terminan su educación sigue creciendo. De la misma manera, el número de latinos que van a la uni-versidad continúa muy bajo y muchos de los que asis-ten nunca terminan por falta de recursos, documentos legales o apoyo familiar. La familia constituye uno de nuestros valores centrales como hispanos. Esta no debe ser una barrera sino un apoyo para que se eduquen nuestros hijos e hijas. Recuerdo bien que a la edad de 6 años mi papá me hacía pasar y repasar el abecedario. Durante la pri-maria, él y mi mamá me corregían la tarea, y cuando no quería ir a la escuela, me hacían ver lo difícil que es la vida cuando no se tiene estudios. Mis padres no terminaron la escuela pero todos sus hijos ahora so-mos maestros. La educación comienza en el hogar, animen a sus hijos. --Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
EL PODER DE LA ORACIÓN
¡Mucha oración, mucho poder! ¡Poca oración, poco poder!
Ninguna oración, ningún poder. --Anónimo
UNA BUENA ORACIÓN Una buena oración, aunque se use con frecuencia, sigue siendo fresca y hermosa a los ojos y oídos del cielo. --Thomas Fuller
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time– August 20, 2017
Around Town…. Grab your clubs and meet us on the greens for the 2017 Alumni, Parents, and Friends Golf Tournament at The Falls Golf Club on Friday, Sept. 8. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., and a shotgun start at noon. A boxed lunch will be provided and a dinner following play. The for-mat is a four-person scramble, and the cost is $125 per golfer. Many sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Kris Nienhaus at (636) 946-2603 or [email protected] to register your foursome or visit the DHS website at duchesne-hs.org/golf.
St Joseph– Josephville Parish Picnic Today, August 20, 2017
Come join us in celebrating our annual parish pic-nic. We have Fried Chicken and Beef Dinners as a
Dine in, Carry Out or Drive Thru. Bingo, Live Music, Homemade Quilts, Beer & Wine Garden
Looking for Volunteers
SSM Hospice, a Catholic nonprofit service delivering medical, emotional, and spiritual care to terminally ill people, is seeking volunteers to visit patients in their homes or nursing homes. Compassionate, committed individuals are needed to provide assis-tance and support to patients and their families. Comprehensive training is provided. Contact Maureen Fox 314-989-2813 or [email protected] for more information.
7th Annual Arts & Faith St. Louis Interfaith Concert Building Bridges
Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Sheldon Concert Hall—FREE EVENT! This year’s concert will feature young singers and musicians from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Mormon and Sikh faith communities and schools across the St. Louis Metropolitan area. For more info go to ArtsFaithSTL.org or call 314-533-9900. St. Barnabas the Apostle Church at 1400 North Main in
O’Fallon is having their Annual Fall Festival
-Sunday October 1st- Noon to 6PM –Save the Date!
-----Live Music by the Band “Strange” -Bingo-Beer Booth-Luncheon Stand-Kids and Adult Games-Country Store-Holiday House-Bouncy Houses-Face Painting-Photo Stand ins-Bingo-Warm Apple Pie wine and Fried Chicken and Pork Sausage Dinners. Grand Raffle and Quilt Raf-fle!!
St. Gianna Pro-Life Ministry 5th annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction - Saturday, Sept 30, 2017
Have a spectacular evening while helping the Meet Life Ultrasound Campaign & Pro-life Outreach Programs. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Trivia begins at 7:00 pm. There will be contests, cash prizes, grand prize raffles, games, and a silent auction. Contact Mary 636-272-5000 or email [email protected] Trivia Night Table Regis-tration & Sponsorship Forms are available on the Pro-Life Ministry page (under the Parish Groups tab) on the parish website www.stgiannaparish.org.
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