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A Message from Our Pastor
Sunday, March 7, 2010
The Third Sunday of Lent
The first reading recounts how Moses encounters God. In the desert Moses is invited to come close to a bush which, though it is on fire, is not consumed by the fire. God speaks to Moses from the bush, introducing Himself by the descriptive term I AM which means God has neither beginning nor end. God is!
This burning bush is an apt metaphor for God. There is light and heat, but the bush is neither consumed nor exhausted by flames. God lights our way in the world. The heat of His love ignites the covenant of love which is at the basis of our relationship with God.
The gospel spells out some further characteristics of our covenant with God. Though we commit sin, the Lord allows us additional opportunities in which we can come to our senses and repent. This parable pretty well describes our present status in God’s plan. We are not to conclude that all is well if our worldly ways have not been challenged by God. Now is the time to come to our senses - “ if you do not repent, you will all perish.”
PARISH RECONCILIATION
The annual parish Reconciliation service is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Additional priests will be on hand to hear confessions. We are all sinners; therefore, opportunities such as this provide us with the chance to straighten out our lives and renew our covenant with God.
- Msgr. Edward J. Sudekum
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Our parish has adopted Wednesday, March 10, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as our day to participate in the “40 Days for Life” Program in St. Louis. We will join with parishioners from St. Joseph Church (Clayton) to pray peacefully outside the Planned Parenthood Clinic on Forest Park Parkway. For further information please pick up a brochure in the Cloister Walk, or go to www.40DaysForLife.com/StLouis.
OLOL SCHOOL TUITION
2010-2011
The OLOL School Board has recommended, and the Finance Committee has approved, a new 2010-2011 schedule of tuition rates for families with students in OLOL School.
1 child $ 4,800
2 children $ 8,600
3 children $11,150
4+children $12,600
Out of Parish per child $ 6,100
We are able to set rates at this level because of the efforts of individuals and families involved in our fundraising activities. Overall, some $200,729 was raised this past year through contributions to the Annual School Appeal letter, Parish School Support (monthly packet blue envelope), the Fall Fundraising event and contributions from other parish organizations. In addition to these funds an additional parish subsidy (probably $200,000) will be forthcoming as we reach the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school year. We are grateful to all who have contributed so much time, talent and treasure to the success of OLOL School.
In addition, please know that financial assistance is available for any family needing this help who have children attending OLOL School. Please call Msgr. Sudekum so the 2010-2011 budget can be prepared more closely.
ARCHBISHOP'S GALA
Archbishop Robert Carlson requests our support for the Annual Archbishop’s Gala for the benefit of the Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation. The Gala will take place on Tuesday, March 23, at the Missouri Athletic Club in downtown St. Louis. Proceeds will provide tuition assistance to underserved families desiring a Catholic elementary school education for their children. To become a sponsor, or to purchase tickets for the Gala, please call (314) 792-7621.
PARENT NETWORK OF CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS
The mission of The Parent Network of Catholic High Schools is to help parents with the challenges of raising Catholic teens in today’s world. A speakers’ panel of three experts will present the following program:
“Alcohol—It’s Out There: Social Challenges and Legal Consequences”
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Saint Louis University High School
4970 Oakland Avenue
Parking by School or Science Center (Parking tickets will be validated)
DIETARY COMMUNION HOSTS
Gluten-free (also wheat, dairy, corn and soy-free) hosts are now available at all weekend Masses. These special hosts are distributed in the communicant line on the right (St. Joseph’s) side of the main aisle only. When you approach, please say that you would like a gluten-free host.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Every Monday 8:30 a.m.—6:30 p.m. Eucharistic takes place in the Parish Center Chapel. You may sign up for an hour, put your name on the sub list, or just drop in during the day to meditate in a quiet place. To sign up, call Connie Bernie (721-0001).
A SPECIAL EVENT
Father John Corapi, of EWTN fame, will be in the Archdiocese of St. Louis on Saturday, May 2, 2010 at the Chaifetz Arena. The St. Louis Chapter of Legatus and the Archdiocese will sponsor this event. The theme is Be Not Afraid—There is Truth. The conference will include Mass with Archbishop Robert Carlson and four presentations by Father Corapi. Confession opportunities will be offered to those in attendance. Tickets for this event are on sale now online at www.archstl.org or www.metrotix.com or by calling Metrotix (314) 534-1111.
CATHOLIC RADIO
Listen to AM 1460 KHOJ to hear special Advent and Christmas programs featuring your favorite music during this season, along with daily Holy Mass, devotions, Catechetics and more!
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 LENTEN EVENTS AND MASS SCHEDULES Eucharistic Adoration every Monday
8:45 a.m.—6:00 p.m. Parish Center Chapel
Remaining All School Masses every Friday Everyone is welcome to attend
8:00 a.m. Friday, March 12, 19 & 26
Confessions every Saturday 4:00-4:45 p.m. every Saturday in Church
Or call the rectory for an appointment
Remaining Stations of the Cross
Wednesdays, March 10 at 12:00 noon (Grades 4-8) - all welcome
Wednesdays, 17 at 12:40 p.m.(Grades K-3) - all welcome
Lenten Book Club Discussions
Sponsored by the Bernadettes
Book: Led by Faith by Immaculee Ilibagiza
Parishioner, Betsy Fentress will lead both discussions
NEW DATE
Tuesday, March 23—9:30 a.m.
at the home of Stacy Gund (date changed from Monday, March 22)
Tuesday, March 23—7:00 p.m.
at the home of Nancy Petersen
Easter Church Cleaning
Sponsored by the Altar Society & The Bernadettes
Saturday, March 27
following 8:00 a.m. Mass
Parish Reconciliation Service
Tuesday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m. in Church
Additional priests available to hear confessions
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Blessing of Palms at all Masses
Saturday, March 27 (anticipated)
Mass: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 28 Masses: 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Holy Week Schedule
There are no regularly scheduled Masses on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
Monday-Wednesday
March 29-31, 2010
Masses: 6:45 and 8:00 a.m.
Holy Thursday, April 1
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (not a Mass)
7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday, April 2
Fast and Abstinence
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (not a Mass)
3:00 p.m. The Lord’s Passion with Communion (not a Mass)
Holy Saturday, April 3
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (not a Mass)
NO 5:00 p.m. MASS
Celebration of the Easter Vigil 8:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 4
Masses: 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon (there will be NO 5:00 p.m. Mass)
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
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LENTEN EVENTS
PARISH EVENTS
PARISH CALENDAR
BULLETIN
MASS SCHEDULE
Archdiocesan Lenten Regulations
Then to all Christ said, "Whoever wishes to be my follower must deny his very self, take up his cross each day, and follow in my steps"
(Lk 9:23).
The Church has always helped us fulfill these words of Jesus by prescribing very definite penance for all Catholics. Accordingly, the Pope and the American bishops have outlined obligatory fast and abstinence as follows:
Ash Wednesday (February 17, 2010) and Good Friday (April 2, 2010) are days of abstinence for all Catholics over the age of 14. On these two days, fast as well as abstinence is also obligatory for those from the ages of 18 to 59. Abstinence means abstinence from meat. Fast means one full meal a day, with two smaller meals and nothing between meals (liquids are permitted). No Catholic will lightly excuse himself or herself from this obligation.
All other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat. Here again Catholics will not hold themselves lightly excused, but if there is a serious health problem, this obligation would not apply.
We should strive to make all day of Lent a time of prayer and penance.
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