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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:
School Office:
Religious Education Office:
Latino Ministry:
St. Vincent DePaul Society:
Founded 1791
636-946-1893
636-946-2713
636-946-2916
636-946-1893
636-925-1616
www.borromeoparish.com
www.borromeoschool.com
email: [email protected]
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Pastoral Staff:
Father John Reiker, Pastor: [email protected]
Father Bob Menner, Associate Pastor: [email protected]
Father Don Schramm, Senior Associate: [email protected]
Deacon Don McElroy, Deacon
Deacon Jorge Perez, Deacon
Mrs. Silvina Baez, Latino Ministry
Mrs. Becca McCullough, Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Peggy Dupree, Office Manager
Ms. Maria Martinez, Office Secretary
Mrs. Jackie Voelkl, School Principal
Mrs. Mary Kutchback, Organist, Pastoral Associate for Seniors
Mrs. Beth Duello, Director of Music
Mrs. Lisa Delicath, Contemporary Youth Choir
Mr. Juan Saldana, el coro
Mr. Sam Plummer, Youth Ministry
Mr. Rob Iver, Parish Council Chairperson
29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation:
Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment
Schedule of Holy Mass
Saturday:
8:00 a.m., 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. and 8:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Baptism:
Arrangements made after parental instruction.
Call the parish office for more information.
Sacrament of Matrimony:
Contact the parish office at least six months prior
to wedding to begin preparations
Holy Days of Obligation: watch the bulletin
Eucharistic Adoration:
Third Mondays, 8:30am to 6:30pm
Lifeline, 4th Thursdays 7:00—8:30pm
National Holidays: 9:00 a.m.
Parish Office Business Hours
Perpetual Help Devotions:
Tuesdays following the 8:00 a.m. Mass
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bulletin deadline: Monday 10:00 a.m.
Parish Hall Rental:
Neal or Pat at 636-949-9722 (gym)
Peggy at 636-946-1893 (café)
[email protected]
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 information, kindly complete this form. You can return it to the Rectory, place in in the collection, or give it to a Priest or Deacon.
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Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
From the Pastor’s Pen
Today is World Mission Sunday
Today, October 18th is World Mission Sunday. Pope
Francis reminds us: “Being a missionary is part of the
grammaroffaith.ThosewhofollowChristcannotfailtobe
missionaries. All the Church’s members are called to proclaimthegospelbytheirwitnessoflife.”
Your ongoing support of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith is vital to the missionaries serving in
1,150 dioceses throughout Asia, Africa, parts of Latin
America and Europe, and on the Islands of the Paci ic. Your
generosity makes it possible for local priests, religious, and
catechists to reach out to communities, families and children in desperate need, bringing the light of Christ to the
darkest of circumstances.
The World Mission Sunday celebration highlights the
outreach of local churches through priests, religious and
laity among the poor and marginalized half a world away.
Life-changing help is provided to mission churches in territories covering more than half the globe.
Your prayers and generous support offered to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission
Sunday directly bene it the mission church – and help
deepen your relationship with Jesus by helping so many
missionaries around the world. Please be generous so that
the Gospel may be proclaimed and all can come to know
the saving power of God!
All Souls Memorial Mass
Our parish will celebrate the feast of All Souls on Monday, November 2 with a 7:00pm Mass. As in the past, the
banners with the names of our beloved from our parish
will process in at the beginning of the Mass and will be
placed in the sanctuary during the month of November. A
candle will be given to you with your loved one’s name on
it, and the names of all our beloved who have died this
past year (since November 1, 2014 through November 1,
2015) will be read, but you need to inform our of ice by
the end of this month.
St. Charles Borromeo Memorial Gifts
Have you ever wished there were some other options
offered in an obituary to which to make a donation to
show your love and support to a friend or family member
who lost a loved one? I know I have. We have available in
our Narthex, church of ice, and at our local funeral homes,
Memorial Gift Cards. You can designate your gift to our
Capital Improvement 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 funeral
and visitation, you may ask your funeral director to set
these cards out. Or, when you are going to the visitation,
you may pick up a card in the box in our Narth3ex.
I know when my parents passed, I was very grateful to
people who make donations to my parents’ parish, their
home parishes, or even the parish where I was a Pastor. I
would bet many of our beloved Borromeo members 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.
Prayer of the Week
As the dawn breaks Lord, have mercy on me.
Strip away the sins that weaken me.
Help me to mend my faults
and cleanse my imperfections.
When the Holy Spirit speaks to me,
help me recognize and treasure
the true meaning of the words.
God, I place myself at Your service this entire day.
Guard me from injury of body and mind.
Let the rising of the sun ind me blessing Your name
and in its setting proclaiming Your name.
Amen
Joke of the Week
I Owe My Mother
My mother taught me RELIGION: “You better pray that
will come out of the carpet.”
My mother taught me LOGIC: “Because I said so, that’s
why.”
My mother taught me about WEATHER: “This room of
yours looks like a tornado went through it,”
My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION: “Just wait
until we get home.”
My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION:
“Stop acting like your father.”
My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT: “If
you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.”
My mother taught me about JUSTICE: “One day you’ll have
kids, and I hope they turn out just like you.”
Spread the Gospel, the Good News
about Jesus and His Borromeo Family!
A Holy Community through Holy Communion.
Your brother in Jesus,
P.S. Please read Archbishop Carlson’s letter concerning
immigration later in this bulletin.
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 18, 2015
On Monday, November 2 - All Souls Day, Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. to remember all of
our beloved relatives and friends who have died. Please call the office with names of your loved
ones who have passed on since November 2, 2014, whose names will be prayerfully read during the
Intercessions and the family will come up to receive a rose. We will also put names on a memorial
candle which will be carried in during the entrance procession, then placed in the sanctuary during
Mass. You may remember any loved one with a candle, whether they were Borromeo parishioners
or not.
We will have shelves to display your 5x7 photo (with name on the back) so all are welcome to bring
a picture to remember your beloved close to Jesus.
There will be a reception after Mass in the café. Please let the office know how many in your family
will be attending.
Your Loving Sacrifices Make All the Difference
Mass Intentions
Contributions for October 10/11
Monday, October 19, Sts. John de Brébeuf
& Isaac Jogues, priests/martyrs
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
8:00 a.m.
Henry Gerhardt
Tuesday, October 20, St. Paul of the Cross priest
6:30 a.m.
Helen Ohlms
8:00 a.m.
Muehlenkamp Family
Wednesday, October 21, Weekday
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
8:00 a.m.
Leo Vehige
6:15 p.m.
Virginia Boschert
Thursday, October 22, Pope St. John Paul II
6:30 a.m.
Edward Kerkemeyer—1st anniv.
8:00 a.m.
Mary Buehrle
Friday, October 23, St. John of Capistrano, priest
6:30 a.m.
Marian Orf
8:00 a.m.
Marie Baumann
Saturday, October 24, St. Anthony Mary Claret, bishop
8:00 a.m.
Elmer & Marie Weber
5:00 p.m.
intention of Marvin & Mary Vogt
Sunday, October 25, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m.
Our Parish Family
8:30 a.m.
Genevieve Van Booven
10:00 a.m.
intention of the Handley Family
11:30 a.m.
Vocations to Priesthood & Religious Life
5:00 p.m.
special intention—Nursing Exam
Offertory envelopes:
Loose:
Total Offerings:
$16,242.50
650.01
$16,892.51
Help A Student:
Permanent Diaconate:
Capital Improvements:
$136.00
$190.00
$77.00
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.
“For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to
serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
(Mark 10:45)
If you held a mirror up to your life, would it reflect
God’s love and grace? If you are struggling with this, try
changing your attitude from “I want more” to “Thank
you God for everything you have given, I have enough
to share.” This change in perspective will bring your joy
through service to others.
We pray that we may change our attitude of wanting
more to being grateful and sharing more generously.
Grief Support Sessions continue this week!
Journeying Through Grief: This Ministry continues the Tuesday evenings of October: October
20 and 27, in the Rectory Basement Meeting Room of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish from
7:00—8:30pm. It is open to anyone who is in mourning, regardless of when the loss occurred,
whether recently or in the past.
Registration is recommended by contacting either Steve Cave at 636-947-4314 or Mary Kutchback at 636-946-9758.
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
Sunday, October 18
First Reconciliation Parents, café, 10:00am
Boy Scouts, church office, 11:30am
Monday, October 19
Eucharistic Adoration, 8:30am—6:30pm
Closing Benediction 6:30pm
Girl Scouts, café, 5:00pm
W-CRHP1, St. Charles Room, 6:00pm
St. Vincent de Paul, Bicentennial Room, 7:00pm
Wednesday, October 21
Quilting, rectory basement, 8:30am—noon
Bridges, Faculty Lounge, 5:30pm
W-CRHP12, Bicentennial Room, 6:00pm
Cub Scouts, café, 6:30pm
Emaus women, St. Charles Room, 7:00pm
Emaus men, Resource Room, 7:00pm
Thursday, October 22
Parent/Teacher conferences, school dismisses at noon
RCIA, Bicentennial Room, 6:30pm
Boy Scouts, café, 7:00pm
Friday, October 23
Trunk or Treat—see info later in this bulletin
Saturday, October 24
Women’s Fellowship, church office, 6:00am
Event in gym this evening
Sunday, October 25
M-CRHP12, church office, 7:00am
PSR Parents, café, 8:00am
Boy Scouts, church office, 11:30am
Youth Mass, 5:00pm
Youth Ministry meeting, café, after Mass
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School Fall Break, noon October 22—November 1
Trunk or Treat, October 23
Daylight Savings Time Ends, November 1
All Souls Memorial Mass, November 2, 7pm
St. Charles Borromeo Feast Day, November 4
Parish Sausage Dinner, November 7
Blood Drive, November 17
Thanksgiving Day, November 26
First Sunday of Advent, November 29
First Reconciliation, December 3
Pro Life Vendor Fair, December 6
Scripture Study—Six Weeks
with the Bible
Let our Six Weeks With the Bible program help you in your effort in Living
for a Just Society, which is the title of
our new series for reading and discussion inspired by the Bible. The bible
was not given to us merely to satisfy our curiosity but to
redirect and change our lives. You are invited to join a
small group of people from our parish who will meet
weekly for 1 to 1½ hours to discuss the subject of our
readings. If you are interested in becoming a participant,
please stop by the table in the back of church and sign up
on the form provided and drop it in the box on the table. Or, you may call Gregg or Rikki Jost at 314-8070386 and we will include you to meet with fellowparishioners. Meetings are held in the home of the leader or someone in the group who wishes to share an
evening with friends.
The program began last week, but we still have room for
YOU! It’s not too late to join—and enrich your faith!
Friends of Priests Prayer Campaign
The Friends of priests Prayer Campaign for all Priests,
Deacons, Seminarians, and Consecrated Religious will
begin on Sunday, October 18, 2015 and end on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, the feast of the Immaculate
Conception.
All parishioners are invited to sign a pledge to pray ten
Hail Marys each day from October 18 to December 8.
Several sign up forms are in the narthex. The completed, returned pledge sheets will be presented in book
form at the 5pm Mass on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at
the Cathedral Basilica. All are welcome to attend this
Mass.
Shopping list for October 24/25:
canned chicken, pears, jelly,
pork & beans, dish liquid, toothbrushes,
and for the Mini-Vinnies:
squeezable jelly
Pope Francis’ Monthly Prayer Intentions
Universal: That human trafficking, the modern form of slavery, may be eradicated.
Evangelization: That with a missionary spirit the Christian communities of Asia may announce the gospel to those who
are still awaiting it.
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 18, 2015
This Week With Your St. Charles Borromeo Family
MARRIAGE IN CHRIST HAS BEEN PROMISED BETWEEN:
Crystal Grizzle and Jeff Harris * Samantha Sovar and Jacob Ellis
WELCOME TO OUR PARISH FAMILY THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Lucas Edward Shaw, son of Joseph and Cheryl (Rushing) Shaw
Linus Sinclair York, son of Colin and Jennifer (Iglehardt) York
Kyson Glaus Kesler, son of Matthew and Jill (Windisch) Kesler
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK:
Marion Engelhorn, Robert Yanics, Rosemary Scaglione, Elmer Dill, Jack Muehlenkamp,
Carol Fasching and Terry Fasching—mother and brother of Becca & Scot McCullough;
Becky Watts, daughter-in-law of Forrest & Ruth Watts; Theresa Didion—daughter-in-law of Ruth Didion;
Bob Nittler, brother of Mary & Dan Shelburne; Pat Sontag, mother of Trish and Ron Rattini;
and for the intentions on our Borromeo Prayer Tree and in our Book of Prayers
Sunday Preschool during 8:30 Mass for ages 3-5 (no diaper wearers please)
After School Room, Room 27 (in the new addition of school)
You are cordially invited to attend the
St. Charles Friends of Birthright
October is Pro Life Month!
We are meant to be interdependent, to serve each other
in humility, and to walk together in suffering.”
—USCCB 2015-16 Respect life Program
“Maggie’s Story: Living like Dad”
Life’s In Bloom
5th Annual Rose Gala and Auction benefitting
irthright
Please pray for our expectant moms:
Tina (September) Susan, Micki (October)
Kelly, Coree (December) Allyson (January)
Mary (February) Heather (April)
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Let us pray for women who are unexpectedly pregnant
and filled with anxiety. May the Blessed Mother help
them to know they are not alone.
Support our Catholic Grade Schools:
St. Charles Borromeo/St. Peters/St. Cletus
K of C CHICKEN DINNER
Sunday, October 25th serving from 1—6pm at the
Knights of Columbus Hall at 20 Westbury Drive. Carry
outs available. Minimum donation: Adults $10, children 6-12 $5, children 5 and under free. Donation of a
dessert appreciated. Call 636-949-0222 for more info.
St. Charles
When:
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Where:
Old Hickory Golf Club
1 Dye Club Dr, St. Peters, MO 63304
What’s Happening:
6pm –7:30pm
Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction, Raffles
7:30pm—10pm
Invocation, Dinner & Live Entertainment
Live Auction, Award Ceremony
Program & Fund-A-Need
Ticket Options:
Gala Ticket: $125, or Table of 10: $1,250
Patron and Corporate Sponsorships available
Contact Joyce Cain for more information: 636-493-0089
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
Oficina: Tel: (636)946-1893 Fax (636)946-5598
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[email protected]
MUY IMPORTANTE, marque su calendario.
Los domingos 1 y 22 de noviembre la misa será a las 3pm.
No habrá misa de 11.30am
LA EXPERIENCIA DE EMAUS. Retiro para mujeres y
hombres.
La parroquia de SCB está ofreciendo el Retiro de Emús
para mujeres/hombres de la parroquia. Este retiro está
bassado en el Evangelio de San Lucas 24, 13-35.
El tema pricipal de este retiro es descubrir a redescubrir a Jesús en nuestras vidas y la importancia de nuestra relación con Él. Es un vehículo para conocer otras
personas de la parroquia que también buscan al Señor.
Este retiro se llevará a cabo en la casa de retiros Sojourn, el costo será de $170 (incluye alojamiento,
comidas y transporte). Se pueden inscribir después de
la misa.
Para más información pueden llamar al sr. Adolfo Zamores 636-541-9204 o Chely García 636-219-6979.
5 de noviembre: partido de fútbol 6pm Clero
y Compañía vs Leones del Seminario. En St
Dominic High School (O'fallon)
Pláticas para Bautismo
Las pláticas para bautismo son el 1° y 2° domingo de cada mes de 9.30-11am, se pide puntualidad.
Son necesarias las dos clases para padres y padrinos, debido a la importancia de esta preparación se pide que en
lo posible no se traigan niños, por consideración y respeto a los demás participantes, ya que pueden distraer la
atención.
Para confirmar su asistencia por favor llame a la oficina
parroquial 636-946-1893.
Octubre 18
11:30 a.m.
L/C: Rafael Fuentes, Areli Aragon
el coro
EM: Maria G. Ramirez, Rogelio Guerrero, Maria Barretos,
Steve Cave ((Host) Toni Hernandez, Dionisia Zamudio
Serv: Luz & Guadalupe Quiroz, Adrian Gaona
GB: to be determined
Ush: Jesus Manzanarez, Adolfo Zamores, vol. please.
Confesiones en espanol:
Confesiones los miercoles 7pm.
Preparación para el Matrimonio.
Si consideran casarse por la Iglesia, por favor comunicarse
con el sacerdote por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha
pensaba.
Lunes:
Martes:
Lectores y Ministros
Extraordinarios de la Eucaristía
Los interesados en formar parte de estos ministerios, por
favor comuníquese con la sra. Silvina 636-946-1893.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Rom 4:20-25; Lc 1:69-75; Lc 12:13-21
Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21;
Sal 40 (39):7-10, 17; Lc 12:35-38
Miércoles: Rom 6:12-18; Sal 124 (123):1b-8; Lc 12:39-48
Jueves:
Rom 6:19-23; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 12:49-53
Viernes:
Rom 7:18-25a; Sal 119 (118):66, 68, 76-77,
93-94; Lc 12:54-59
Sábado:
Rom 8:1-11; Sal 24 (23):1b-4ab, 5-6; Lc 13:1-9
Domingo: Jer 31:7-9; Sal 126 (125):1-6; Heb 5:1-6;
Mc 10:46-52
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 18, 2015
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
Robert J. Carlson, Arzobispo de St. Louis │ Declaración Pastoral sobre Inmigración y Misericordia
Consciente de mi responsabilidad pastoral
de llevar la luz de la fe para in luir en
nuestra realidad histó rica (Lumen Fidei,
38), deseo dirigirme a nuestros ieles
cató licos y personas de buena voluntad en
esta declaració n pastoral sobre la inmigració n y la misericordia.
Como pueblo de Dios, nuestro caminar
cató lico e identidad peregrina está n marcados por un profundo compromiso de
servir a los que nos rodean, especialmente
a los má s vulnerables, los pobres y los
migrantes (Hechos 4,32). En nuestro paı́s,
la Iglesia ha respondido a las oleadas de
inmigrantes que han adornado nuestras
costas americanas. Los irlandeses, los
alemanes, los italianos, los polacos, y otros
inmigrantes europeos han encontrado
una hospitalidad generosa en nuestras
iglesias e instituciones cató licas.
Nuestra sensibilidad cató lica y el cuidado
pastoral nos ha enseñ ado que al servir al
menor entre nosotros, hemos tocado el
rostro de Cristo: "Vengan, benditos de mi
Padre... porque tuve hambre y ustedes me
dieron de comer, tuve sed y ustedes me
dieron de beber, fui forastero y ustedes
me recibieron en su casa. Estuve enfermo
y fueron a visitarme. Estuve en la cá rcel y
me fueron a ver "(Mateo 25, 34-35).
Nuestro caminar hacia el Señ or aun está
vivo hoy. Nuestras comunidades cató licas y
plazas está n repletas de nuevos rostros de
hermanos y hermanas inmigrantes que
necesitan nuestra respuesta amorosa. Como el obispo local y pastor de la Arquidió cesis de Saint Louis, estoy consciente de las
historias dolorosas de inmigrantes cuyos
sufrimientos continuos y sacri icios nos
revelan la presencia de Jesú s cruci icado.
Y, mientras escucho nuestro discurso nacional sobre la inmigració n, me estoy preocupando cada vez má s por el lenguaje y la
retó rica de discriminació n, odio y alienació n. En mis visitas y conversaciones con
nuestros hermanos y hermanas hispanos,
en particular, he oı́do lo difı́cil, doloroso y
divisivo que esta retó rica de odio ha sido,
y có mo se está creando una atmó sfera de
ansiedad, aislamiento y miedo.
Para muchos de nuestros jó venes inmigrantes hispanos, este ambiente anti-
inmigrante tambié n está contribuyendo a
iniciativas legislativas que les di icultan
contribuir con é xito al bien comú n. En
este momento de incertidumbre, nuestras familias hispanas necesitan saber que
nuestra comunidad cató lica, tanto a nivel
local como nacional, está aquı́ para acompañ ar y permanecer irme con ellos.
En mi HomilíadelaMisadelaPazylaJusticia, hice hincapié en la necesidad de prestar mayor atenció n a la labor de la justicia
mediante la elevació n de nuestro respeto
mutuo y nuestro compromiso de estar el
uno con el otro en el sufrimiento, de no
dejar que nuestros hermanos y hermanas
carguen con sus sufrimientos por sı́ solos,
de ayudar a cada uno a llevar la cruz del
sufrimiento y de respetar en todo momento su dignidad humana. Por ello nuestra
necesidad de ijar nuestra mirada en las
muestras de solidaridad y esperanza má s
grandes que se nos prometieron en la resurrecció n.
Como su obispo y pastor, estoy atento a la
complejidad de trabajar por una reforma
migratoria. Al apoyar plenamente la labor de la Campañ a de Justicia para los
Inmigrantes de la Conferencia de Obispos
Cató licos de los Estados Unidos, lo hago
sabiendo que para muchos este apoyo
pú blico y su obra traen temores personales y resistencia. Al mismo tiempo, estoy
agradecido con los cató licos y personas de
buena voluntad en la arquidió cesis que
está n trabajando con nuestras comunidades de inmigrantes.
Reconozco tambié n que el trabajo a favor
de la reforma migratoria puede cultivar la
semilla de la discordia y la divisió n entre
nuestros ieles cuando este es observado
independientemente de la luz de la fe. Sin
embargo, como miembros del ú nico Cuerpo de Cristo, mantenemos la con ianza en
nuestra fe (Romanos 12, 3-5). Estamos en
tierra irme cuando nuestra fe ilumina
nuestra prá ctica pastoral de respeto a la
dignidad humana de todas las personas y
el servicio para el bien comú n. Má s que
nunca, nuestra realidad social, polı́tica y
mundial nos insta a afrontar este problema
pastoral con justicia y caridad evangé lica
en nuestros corazones. (Colosenses 3, 1215)
Y de manera especial, nuestros corazones y
nuestras mentes tambié n asisten al grito
de los muchos miles de personas que
abandonan sus paı́ses de origen debido a la
persecució n religiosa o en busca de una
vida mejor para sus familias. La crisis global de migració n y refugiados que estamos
enfrentando como una familia humana, y
el dolor y el quebranto que muchos de
nuestros hermanos y hermanas afrontan
en su bú squeda de condiciones má s humanas de vida no pueden ser ignorados.
Como cató licos, debemos seguir orando
por que la gracia y la misericordia de Dios
sean abundantes, para que las familias y
los niñ os que se ven directamente afectados puedan encontrar manos de bienvenida al inal de sus jornadas.
Ademá s, debemos asegurarnos de que
nuestras oraciones siempre esté n acompañ adas de acciones concretas por lo que es
correcto y justo. Como las Sagradas Escrituras nos dicen, nuestra fe no puede estar
desprovista de amor visible y cuidado de
unos por otros (Santiago 2, 14-17). Esto
signi ica que cada uno de nosotros debe
encontrar maneras de participar y contribuir a los esfuerzos humanitarios que está n respondiendo a la presente crisis de
migració n y de refugiados. Y a medida que
nos esforzamos por hacer nuestra parte,
recordamos las palabras del Papa Francisco que nos recuerda que nuestros esfuerzos humanos nunca está n lejos de Dios:
"Dios es capaz de multiplicar nuestros pequeñ os gestos de solidaridad y nos hace
partı́cipes de dones."
Es en el espı́ritu de conversió n orante y de
misericordia pastoral para con nuestra
realidad global y local que rea irmo mi
compromiso de acompañ ar a nuestras
comunidades de inmigrantes y refugiados.
De hecho, la realidad mundial de la migració n no está lejos de nuestras costas y barrios. Hoy en dı́a, tambié n invito a los ieles de la Arquidió cesis de Saint Louis y
personas de buena voluntad a que nos
unamos para expresar nuestra solidaridad
y esperanza. Nuestra misió n como Iglesia
peregrina es servir en la manera de Cristo,
y de seguir de cerca los pasos de nuestro
Señ or y Salvador (Lumen Gentium, 14).
Mientras caminamos juntos y nos preparamos para el Jubileo Extraordinario de la
Misericordia, reconozcamos que ya no
somos extrañ os y busquemos anunciar la
misericordia de Dios: "Es hora de volver a
lo bá sico y de sobrellevar todos juntos las
debilidades y luchas de nuestros hermanos
y hermanas. La misericordia es la fuerza
que nos despierta a una nueva vida e infunde en nosotros la valentı́a de mirar
hacia
el
futuro
con
esperanza
"(Misericordiae Vultus, 10).
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 18, 2015
RobertJ.Carlson,ArchbishopofSt.Louis│PastoralStatementonImmigration&Mercy
Mindful of my pastoral responsibility to
bring the light of faith to bear on our
historical reality (Lumen Fidei,38), I
wish to address our Catholic faithful
and people of good will in this pastoral
statement on immigration and mercy.
As a People of God, our Catholic journey and pilgrim identity is marked by a
profound commitment to serving
those around us, especially the most
vulnerable, the poor and the migrant
(Acts 4:32). In our country, the
Church has been responsive to the
waves of immigrants that have graced
our American shores. The Irish, the
German, the Italian, the Polish, and other European immigrants have found a
generous hospitality in our Catholic
churches and institutions.
Our Catholic sensibility and pastoral
care has taught us that in serving the
least among us, we have touched the
face of Christ: “Come you that are
blessed by my Father…for I was hungry
and you gave me food, I was thirsty
and you gave me something to drink, I
was a stranger and you welcomed me, I
was sick and you took care of me, I
was in prison and you visited
me” (Matthew 25: 34-35).
Our journey toward the Lord is still
alive today. Our Catholic communities
and public squares are replete with
new faces of immigrant sisters and
brothers who need our loving response. As the local bishop and pastor
of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, I am
aware of the painful stories of immigrants whose ongoing sufferings and
sacri ices reveal to us the presence of
Jesus cruci ied.
And, as I listen to our national discourse on immigration, I am becoming
increasingly concerned about the language and rhetoric of discrimination,
hate and alienation. In my visits and
conversations with our Hispanic sisters and brothers, in particular, I have
heard how dif icult, painful and divisive
this rhetoric of hate has been, and how
it is creating an atmosphere of anxiety,
withdrawal and fear.
For many of our immigrant Hispanic
youth and young adults, this antiimmigrant atmosphere is also contrib-
uting to legislative initiatives that make
it dif icult for them to successfully contribute to the common good. At this
time of uncertainty, our Hispanic families need to know that our Catholic
community, both locally and nationally,
is here to accompany and stand irmly
with them.
In my HomilyfortheMassofPeaceand
Justice, I stressed the need to give
greater attention to the work of justice
by elevating our respect for one another and our commitment to being with
one another in the suffering, not letting our brothers and sisters bear their
sufferings alone, helping each one to
carry the Cross of suffering and respecting at all times their human dignity. Hence, our need to ix our gaze on
the greater signs of solidarity and
hope promised to us in the Resurrection.
As your bishop and pastor, I am attentive to the complexities of working for
immigration reform. While I fully support the labor of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Justice for
Immigrants Campaign, I do so knowing that for many this public advocacy
and work brings personal apprehensions and resistance. At the same time,
I am grateful to Catholics and people of
good will in the archdiocese who are
reaching out to our immigrant communities.
I recognize, too, that work on behalf of
immigration reform can cultivate seeds
of discord and division among our
faithful when viewed independently of
the light of faith. Yet, as members of
the one Body of Christ, we remain conident in our faith (Romans 12:3-5).
We stand on solid ground when our
faith illumines our pastoral practice of
respect for the human dignity of all
persons and service for the common
good. More than ever, our social, political and world reality urges us to engage
this pastoral issue with evangelical
justice and charity in our hearts
(Colossians 3:12-15).
And in a special way, our hearts and
minds also attend to the cry of the
many thousands of people who are
leaving their homelands because of
religious persecution or in search of a
better life for their families. The global
migration and refugee crisis we are
facing as a human family, and the pain
and brokenness that many of our sisters and brothers are encountering as
they search for more humane conditions of life cannot be ignored. As
Catholics, we must continue to pray for
God’s grace and mercy to be abundant,
so that the families and children who
are directly affected may ind welcoming hands at the end of their journeys.
Furthermore, we must ensure that our
prayers always be accompanied by
concrete actions for what is right and
just. As our Sacred Scripture tells us,
our faith cannot be devoid of visible
love and care for one another (James
2:14-17). This means that each one of
us must ind ways to engage and contribute to the humanitarian efforts that
are responding to the migration and
refugee crisis at hand.
And as we
strive to do our part, we recall the
words of Pope Francis reminding us
that our human efforts are never far
from God: “God is able to multiply our
small gestures of solidarity and make
us partakers of his gift.”
It is in the spirit of prayerful conversion
and pastoral mercy to our global and
local reality that I reaf irm my own
commitment to accompany our immigrant and refugee communities. Indeed,
the world realities of migration are not
far from our shores and neighborhoods. Today, I also call upon the faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Louis and
people of good will to join me in expressing our solidarity and hope. Our
mission as one Pilgrim Church is to
serve in the manner of Christ, and to
follow closely in the footsteps of our
Lord and Savior (LumenGentium, 14).
As we journey together and prepare for
the ExtraordinaryJubileeofMercy, may
we recognize that we are strangers no
longer and seek to bring to light God’s
mercy: “It is time to return to the basics
and to bear the weaknesses and struggles of our brothers and sisters. Mercy
is the force that reawakens us to new
life and instills in us the courage to
look
to
the
future
with
hope” (MisericordiaeVultus, 10).
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 18, 2015
Monday:
Tuesday:
Readings for the Week
Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21
Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21;
Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38
Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48
Thursday:
Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53
Friday:
Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94;
Lk 12:54-59
Saturday:
Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 13:1-9
Sunday:
Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52
Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45]
Servers, 8am, October 19-24
Monday/Tuesday/ Wednesday, October 19/20/21
Emily Schieferdecker, Sarah Stewart, Lily Karase
Thursday, October 22: Aidan Doughty, Knoll Hirtz, Nick Burke
Friday, October 23: Sarah Stewart. Elise Cope
Saturday, Oct. 24: Kyle & Nicholas Burke
Ministry List, October 24/25
Family Gospel Reflection
Unable to shed their understanding of hierarchy, the disciples continued to wonder who would be first in Jesus’
Kingdom. Some disciples wondered where they would
sit, in what order they would enter, and who would be
greatest. In today’s gospel, Zebedee’s sons, James and
John were wondering about such things. As he had before, Jesus tried to get the point across that order in
God’s Kingdom was unlike the order found in this world.
In order to be first in the Kingdom of God, a person
needed to serve others. Jesus gave the disciples an example of this service, but still they did not comprehend the
message.
Parents are in the best position to live this gospel message in their own families. Parents have the most power,
which makes it easy for children to recognize
whenthey are being served. In simple, everyday actions,
like getting our own drink of water, changing the television channel ourselves, or helping a child with his/her
daily chores, children recognize their parents respect and
appreciate them. Children also watch parent’s actions to
see how they serve others. We all know from our own
experiences that the person we most admire is the one
who helps us carry our load, not the one who adds to it.
Make plans as a family to serve someone else. Think of
someone you know whose load is heavy right now.
Maybe you know an elderly person in your neighborhood who might like to join you for dinner, or go for a
ride. Perhaps there is someone sick or in a nursing home
who would enjoy a visit from your family. Try to live
this gospel on a regular basis. Each time you serve one
person, think about what you will do next as a servant
of God.
• The person in my life I want most to imitate is . . .
• Someone I know (or know of) who has a position of power
but still finds ways to serve others is . . .
• Something new I plan to try in order to serve others is . . .
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October 24
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Serv: Thomas Johnson, Joshua Williams, Andrew Johnson
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Ush: George Dallmeyer, Bob Rector, Dan Schulte,
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Mary Baronovic
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Daniel Byer, Madison Marsek
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Children’s Choir
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(Host) Doug Cornwell, Sarah Hord
Serv: Eric Meyer, Kyle Crow, Quinn Gallagher
GB: Tom & Brenda Glaze
Ush: Ken Kapeller, Doug Vossenkemper, Ron Kassebaum,
Rich Wessler
L/C:
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Steve McKinstry, Jerry Kinnison
Choir
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Paul Luebbers (Host) Jenny Luebbers, Adam Hirtz
Serv: Adriana Weber, Sam Scheffel, Knoll Hirtz
GB: volunteers please
Ush: Greg Grotegeers, Frankie Fessler, Gary Snyder,
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el coro
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(Host) Misael Alvarado, Ampelia V
Serv: Liliana Barcenas, Lilia Fuentes, Itzel Antonio
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SCB Honors the Girl Scouts
St. Charles Borromeo would like to honor its Girl Scouts. the Girl Scout Mission is to build girls of courage, confidence
and character and that is exactly what our young ladies are doing. They work hard every day to make our community a
stronger, healthier and happier place.
Here are just a few ways that our Girl Scouts make an impact. In collaboration with Operation Food Search, the Girl
Scouts of Eastern Missouri collected and distributed more than 17 million personal care items to local families and individuals in need through the April Showers Program. one of our troops donated almost $500 to multiple children’s charities
in St. Louis by caroling during the holidays. Another troop used funds from cookie sales to enhance the playground in the
Ferguson/Florissant Childhood Center. In 2014, our Girl Scouts brought joy to our homebound parishioners by sending
them Christmas Cards. They have collected DVD;s to donate to the Crisis Nursery and they show their love of animals by
partnering with the Five Acres Animal Shelter to build cat trees, dog and cat toys and collect donations.
All of the wonderful things that these girls do every day would not be possible without the dedication of the troop leaders and parents. We are so proud of each and every one of these individuals who are committed to seeing the girls in oru
parish grow in leadership, character and faith. You are doing an excellent job!
With thanks from the Parish Council
Gates will open at 6pm to 7pm for set up. Trunk or treat and haunted house from 7pm to 9pm. Gates reopen 9pm.
Come participate by decorating your car or a spot to win a prize ($5 per spot preregistered or $6 at the gate). All are welcome! Preregistration to decorate is recommended as limited spots will be available this year to allow room for the haunted house. Please remember when decorating and deciding costumes that this is a
family event. Volunteers needed!
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Food and drinks for sale.
Friday night
October 23
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Save the Date!
Our 2016 SCB Mission Trip will be June 5-11 next summer.
Please save these dates and join us for an amazing, life changing experience!
Details to follow in the upcoming months.
St. Charles Junior Service League annual Card Party will be held Tuesday, October 28th from 7-10pm at St. Peter Parish
Center. $10 includes dessert and coffee. For reservations call 636-947-9677 or 636-724-1884.
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 18, 2015
ALetterfromArchbishopCarlsonontheCrisisinSyria
SecondCollectionOctober24/25
To the Faithful in the Archdiocese of St. Louis:
Recent tragic stories of violence and death among refugees fleeing Syria have stirred outcries across the world,
including in our Archdiocese. We are concerned about
all these desperate and terrified people, including Christians who have fled their homes to escape religious persecution.
As Pope St. John Paul II said in a message for World Migration Day in 2000:
“In many regions of the world today people live in tragic situations of instability and uncertainty. It does not come as a
surprise that in such contexts the poor and the destitute make
plans to escape, to seek a new land that can offer them bread,
dignity and peace. This is the migration of the desperate.”
How can we help? Many people are asking this question
now with great desire and sincerity.
The Catholic Church in the United States takes very seriously the plight of refugees around the world and actively advocates for and participates in their resettlement
here. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
(USCCB) works in partnership with the U.S. Department
of State, which controls the entrance of refugees into our
nation. In coordination with diocesan resettlement offices, USCCB and its office of Migration & Refugee Services
(MRS) helps to resettle more than a quarter of all refugees that come to the United States every year.
Locally, St. Francis Community Services, an agency of
Catholic Charities of St. Louis, has resettled refugees
from around the world for more than 40 years.
Because of uncertainties in recent times, the process of
accepting refugees into the United States can be quite
long and involved. It can take up to two years for a refugee to be approved for entrance into our country. So although President Obama recently expanded the number
of Syrians to be allowed in the United States, these refugees may not be at our door for some time.
This should not stop us, though, from prayerfully considering how we might assist the refugees fleeing Syria.
To that end, we will have a second offertory collection
the weekend of October 24/25 at all Masses in our parish community. These funds will, in part, assist Catholic
Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), the Pontifical
humanitarian agency working in the Middle East to help
Christian refugees, especially in Jordan. Part of the
funds will stay here as we look to assist in resettlement
efforts in the St. Louis area.
May the Lord bless you and those who are struggling
through this humanitarian crisis.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson
Archbishop of St. Louis
Please Pray For Our Troops
Brent Schulze (Army), serving in Afghanistan (son-in-law of Steve Cave)
Adrian Schulze (Army), serving at Ft. Drum, NY (grandson of Steve Cave)
Michael Sakalauski (Army), stationed at Eglin AFB, FL (brother of Heather Willie)
Matthew Ervin (Navy), stationed at Saratoga Springs, NY (grandnephew of Ivy Hall)
Scott Dorlaque (Marine Corps), stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA (son of Laura Boyer)
Jorge Lozoya (Army), stationed at Davenport Army Base (son-in-law of Becky Sanchez)
Connor Mallory (Air Force), Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL (grandson of Jim Eisenbath)
Madeline Burkemper (Navy), Bootcamp in Chicago, IL (great niece of Suzanne Kateman)
Kenneth Rufkahr (Army), stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska (grandson of John Rufkahr)
Brooke Georges (Navy), Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA (granddaughter of Jim & Jane Lammert)
Christopher Mudd (Marines), Marines Air Corps, North Caroline (grandson of Gordon & Jeanne Mudd)
Paul J. Robben (Navy), Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, CT (son of David & Betty Robben)
Bernardo Silverio Jr. (Air Force), stationed at Scott Air Force Base (son of Bernardo and Nereida Silverio)
Matthew Henry (Navy), Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX (grandson of Colleen (Goldkamp) Harmon
If anyone in the parish would like prayers for their loved one in the military,
please contact the church office at 946-1893. We will be happy to list their name in the bulletin.
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