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Second Sunday of Easter, April 3, 2016
Spring arrived in St. Charles on April 16, 1916, only nine months after the destructive storm hit, church members held a celebration ceremony as the cornerstone was laid for the new sanctuary. Approximately 5,000 people attended. The church continues
today at this location.
Local newspaper article from April, 1916
100th Anniversary of the Church Cornerstone
and Re-Dedication of the Church
April 16/17, 2016
Please join us at all Masses on April 16 and 17
when we will celebrate the 100th Anniversary
of the laying of our Church Cornerstone
and Re-dedicate our beautiful church.
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo!
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
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www.borromeoparish.com
www.borromeoschool.com
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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. Zach Liley, Youth Ministry
Mr. Rob Iver, Parish Council Chairperson
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
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
Third Saturdays, 8:00pm to 5:00am
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!
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Second Sunday of Easter, April 3, 2016
The Easter Question
Easter is not just an ancient oddity. Easter is an unsettling way in the world that continues to have socioeconomic, political, and human implications. Easter is not
a “spiritual” event, but a surging of power that touches
all of life. The Easter question for us is not whether you
can get your mind around the resurrection, because you
cannot. Rather the question is whether you can permit
in your horizon:
New healing power,
New surging possibility,
New gestures to the lame,
New ways of power in an armed, fearful world,
New risk,
New life,
Leaping,
Dancing,
Singing,
Praising the power beyond all our controlled
powers.
Walter Brueggemann, The Threat of Life
We Celebrate the Sacraments
with our Young Parishioners
Please pray for our Confirmation class as we celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, April
14 and welcome Bishop Herman. Your prayers are also
requested for our younger students who will receive
their First Holy Communion on Saturday, April 16. May
God bless each of these young people with His love and
grace as they enter more fully into their Catholic faith.
Two Important Events Coming Up!
Please see the expanded information later in the bulletin about our
 Pilgrimage to the Cathedral Basilica TODAY to pass
through the “Holy Door” during this Jubilee Year of
Mercy,
 and a commemoration of an important event in the
life of the parish: the 100th anniversary of the laying
of our church cornerstone on April 16, 1916. We will
remember this event with a re-dedication of our
beautiful church.
Everyone is invited to participate in these special
events, and check out the other events that we are planning for our parish’s 225th anniversary year, listed later
in this bulletin.
Día del Niño—Children’s Day
Please join us on Saturday, April 16 at 2:00pm in the
gym to celebrate Día del Niño or Children’s Day. There
will be food, games, and piñatas!
Prayer of the Week
For SCB’s 225th Anniversary
Heavenly Father,
during this wonderful celebration
of our 225th anniversary,
You inspired Pope Francis to declare this a
Year of Mercy.
He encourages us to be “Merciful like the Father.”
We ask You to bless our parish family
and grant us the grace to truly become
“A Community of Acceptance.”
St. Charles Borromeo, pray for us.
Joke of the Week
A noted psychiatrist was a guest at a gathering of humor editors, and his host naturally turned to a subject in
which the doctor was most at ease. “Would you mind
telling me, Doctor, how you detect a mental deficiency in
somebody who appears completely normal?” the host
asked.
“Not at all,” the doctor replied, “I simply ask a question that everyone should be able to answer with no
trouble.”
“What sort of question?” he asked.
“For example, I might say to a person, ‘Captain Cook
made three trips around the world and died during one
of them. Which one?’”
The editor thought a moment, then said with a nervous laugh, “You wouldn’t happen to have another example, would you? I must confess I don’t know much
about history.”
Spread the Gospel, the Good News
about Jesus and His Borromeo Family.
A Holy Community through Holy Communion!
Your brother in Jesus,
Confession—the Sacrament of Healing . . . Saturdays 4:00—4:45pm
We wish you a blessed Easter Season!
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
DECEMBER 8, 2015—NOVEMBER 20, 2016
AÑO JUBILAR DE LA MISERICORDIA
8 DE DICIEMBRE—20 DE NOVIEMBRE
ARCHDIOCESE OF
ST. LOUIS
Jesus said “Truly, I am the door; if any one enters by
me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find
pasture. I came that they may have life, and have it
abundantly.”
—John 10: 7-10
During the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis invites us to
contemplate the notion of a Holy Door, “a Door of
Mercy through which anyone who enters will experience the love of God who consoles, pardons, and instills hope.”
As Pope Francis has designated certain church doors in
Rome as Doors of Mercy, so also has Bishop Carlson
designated The Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis a Door of
Mercy. These churches are sites where individuals, families and other groups may make a pilgrimage—a holy
journey—seeking, remembering, and receiving God’s
mercy.
Join us in Pilgrimage and Celebration as our Borromeo
Church family travels to the Cathedral Basilica in St.
Louis on April 10 at 2:00pm where we will gather as
group to pass through the Door of Mercy. Please meet
on the gym parking lot at 1:00pm. We will have a tour
of the Cathedral and opportunities to pray. To complete our celebrations we will meet at Ted Drewes! “By
crossing the threshold of
“The practice of pilgrimage has a special place in the
Holy Year, because it represents the journey each of us
makes in this life. Life itself is a pilgrimage,
and the human being is a viator, a pilgrim
travelling along the road, making his way
to the desired destination. Similarly, to
reach the Holy Door in Rome or in any
other place in the world, everyone, each
according to his or her ability, will have to
make a pilgrimage. This will be a sign that
mercy is also a goal to reach and requires
dedication and sacrifice. May pilgrimage be
an impetus to conversion: by crossing the
threshold of the Holy Door, we will find
the strength to embrace God’s mercy and
dedicate ourselves to being merciful with
others as the Father has been with us.”
—Pope Francis
Jesús dijo "…en verdad, yo soy la puerta, el que por mi
entre, se salvará…, como una oveja que entra y sale y
encuentra pastos. Yo he venido para que tengan vida, y
la tengan en abundancia”.
—Juan 10:7-10
Durante este Año de la Misericordia, el Papa Francisco
nos invita a contemplar la idea de la Puerta Santa, “una
Puerta de Misericordia por la cual cualquiera que entra
experimentará el amor de Dios que nos consuela, perdona e inspira esperanza.”
Así como el Papa Francisco ha designado ciertas puertas
de la iglesia en Roma como puertas de la misericordia,
igualmente el obispo Carlson ha designado la Basílica
Catedral de St. Louis como una de las puertas de la misericordia. Estas iglesias son sitios donde los individuos,
familias y otros grupos pueden hacer una peregrinación,
un viaje santo, buscando, recordar y recibir la misericordia de Dios.
Acompáñenos en la peregrinación y celebración de nuestra familia parroquial a la Catedral de la Basílica de
St. Louis el 10 de abril a 14:00 donde nos reuniremos como grupo para pasar a través de la puerta de la
misericordia. Tendremos un recorrido por la Catedral y
oportunidades para orar. Para completar nuestras celebraciones nos reuniremos en Ted Drewes!
"La práctica de la peregrinación tiene un lugar especial
en el año santo, ya que representa el viaje que cada uno
de nosotros hace en esta vida. La cual es una peregrinación, y el ser humano es un viador, un peregrino que viaja a lo largo del sendero,
haciendo su camino hacia el destino deseado. Del mismo modo llegar a la puerta Santa en Roma o en cualquier otro lugar en el
mundo, todos, cada uno según su capacidad, tendrá que hacer una peregrinación. Se
trata de un signo de misericordia que también es una meta a alcanzar y requiere dedicación y sacrificio. Que la peregrinación sea
un impulso a la conversión: cruzando el
umbral de la puerta Santa, encontramos la
fuerza para abrazar la misericordia de Dios
y nos dedicamos a ser misericordioso con
los demás como el Padre ha sido con nosotros“.
—Papa Francisco
Second Sunday of Easter, April 3, 2016
100th Anniversary of the Church
Cornerstone
and Re-dedication of the Church:
April 16/17, 2016
100 años de la Iglesia de
Piedra angular
y Re-dedicación de la Iglesia:
16 de abril y 17 de 2016
On July 7, 1915, a tornado destroyed St. Charles Borromeo Church. On April 16, 1916, the church cornerstone
was laid and blessed by Archbishop Glennon.
El 7 de Julio de 1915, un ciclón destruyo la iglesia de San
Carlos Borromeo. El 16 de abril de 1916, se colocó la
piedra angular de la iglesia y bendecido por el Arzobispo
Glennon.
At all the Masses on April 16 and 17, 2016, we will
celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the laying of our
Church Cornerstone and Re-dedication of our beautiful church.
Please join us and invite your family members or former parishioners of St. Charles Borromeo to come
and help us celebrate this wonderful anniversary.
Durante todas las misas del 16 y 17 de abril de 2016, Vamos A Celebrar el 100 aniversario de la colocación de la
piedra angular de Nuestra Iglesia y re-dedicación de
Nuestra hermosa iglesia. Por favor, únanse con nosotros
e inviten a miembros de su familia o de los antiguos feligreses de San Carlos Borromeo que vengan a ayudarnos
a celebrar este maravilloso aniversario.
For more information and a complete schedule of
activities, visit our website www.borromeoparish.com
or call the church office at 636-946-1893.
Para mas información y un horario completo de actividades visite nuestro sitio web www.borromeoparish.com o
llame a la oficina parroquial al 636-946-1893.
We wish you a blessed Easter Season!
Oficina: Tel: (636)946-1893 Fax (636)946-5598 * [email protected]
Día del Niño
Invitamos a todos los niños a un día de juegos y diversión.
Sábado, 16 de abril de 2p-6pm.
Comenzaremos a las 2pm con una sorpresa muy especial, no se la pierdan,
¡Vengan a divertirse!
Armada Blanca
Nuestra Madre Santísima nos quiere llevar a su hijo
Jesús. Haciendo caso a las palabra de la Virgen en el
evangelio de Juan 2, 5, "Hagan lo que él les diga".
Nos unimos para rezar pidiendo la intercesión amorosa de María. Nuestra más grande petición es la
Paz en el mundo, esa paz que tanto anhelamos y
que comienza en el hogar.
Acompáñenos los viernes a las 6pm en la iglesia.
BENDICION DE LOS HIJOS
Señor, por medio de esta oración, te pido que derrames
sobre mis hijos tu sabiduría.
Que los bendigas con creatividad, valentía, habilidad y
abundancia. Que los dotes de buena voluntad, autocontrol y disciplina. Que los rodees de buenas amistades y
les des salud. Padre Santo, bendícelos con un corazón
noble, y una actitud positiva en la vida. Libra a mis hijos,
Señor, de cualquier peligro y guíalos con bien a casa cada
día. Los pongo en tus manos y los consagro a ti, en nombre de tu Hijo, nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Amén.
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Asistencia Legal disponible una vez al mes en el Centro
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Para pedi oraciones puede escribir un correo electrónico al [email protected], o llamar a la oficina
parroquial 636-946-1893 x116.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Hch 6:8-15; Sal 119 (118):23-24, 26-27, 29-30;
Jn 6:22-29
Martes:
Hch 7:51 — 8:1a; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 7b,
8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35
Miércoles: Hch 8:1b-8; Sal 66 (65):1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40
Jueves:
Hch 8:26-40; Sal 66 (65):8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51
Viernes:
Hch 9:1-20; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59
Sábado:
Hch 9:31-42; Sal 116 (115):12-17; Jn 6:60-69
Domingo: Hch 13:14, 43-52; Sal 100 (99):1-3, 5;
Ap 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30
Pláticas para Bautismo
Las pláticas para bautismo son el 1° y 2° domingo de
cada mes de 9.30-11am, se pide puntualidad.
Abril 10
11:30am
L/C:
Jesus Manzanarez, Erika Guerrero
el coro
EM:
Araceli Garcia, Maria Mar nez, Adolfo Zamores,
Alma Quiroz
(Host) Olivia Tinoco-Munoz, Rosa Alvarado
Serv: Itzel Antonino, Adrian Gaona, Lilia Fuentes
Ush: volunteers please
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.
Second Sunday of Easter, April 3, 2016
El Camino de St. Charles Borromeo
1850—1860
Desde la década de 1830, muchos de los católicos alemanes se establecieron en la zona de
St. Charles, pero algunos habían crecido desalentados por la falta de servicios religiosos en
su propio idioma. El sacerdote de Borromeo predicaba y llevaba a cabo liturgias separadas en francés y en inglés, añadiendo servicios alemanes al horario regular era simplemente demasiado. En 1848 el joyero Louis Meyer se reunió con otros influyentes inmigrantes
alemanes, en su tienda de la calle principal. El grupo elaboró una petición pidiendo el
Obispo Peter Kenrick permiso para organizar una nueva parroquia, y Kenrick fácilmente
acordó. La construcción comenzó, y por 1850, un edificio, que albergaba a una iglesia y la
escuela, estaba bajo la protección del apóstol San Pedro. No mucho después, la parroqia
nueva compró un terreno a las afueras de los límites de la ciudad para un cementerio. Aunque muchas familias con apellidos germánicos seguían siendo miembros de Borromeo, algunos otros se unieron a San Pedro. Finalmente, San Pedro
se convirtió en la "iglesia alemana" mientras Borromeo crecería para ser la "iglesia ingles”. Incluso hoy en día antiguos residentes de St. Charles recuerdan esta expresión.
Un problema más difícil, que acompañó la afluencia alemana a la zona, fue la propagación de sentimientos militantes
anticatólicos, los inmigrantes, así como por los colonos protestantes de los Estados Unidos del este. Los colonos nacidos
en el extranjero, con actitudes formadas en Europa, confunden el catolicismo y los jesuitas en particular, con intriga internacional. Esta actitud se mezcla con un comprensible rechazo de la esclavitud, sobre todo entre los alemanes e irlandeses
recién llegados. En el tiempo, la combinación produjo un movimiento político volátil. Una boquilla anti-católico, la
sociedad de la zona de St. Louis, regularmente advirtió al público sobre la "bestia romana" y el "sistema papista". A mediados de la década de los 1850s, este movimiento se convirtió en el “Partido Americano” y el “Partido Analfabeta (No
Saben Nada)”. Vino a alinear su opinión anticatólica con la posición pro-esclavitud. La postura sobre la esclavitud probablemente aceleró la decadencia de los “Analfabetas”.
El padre Vehaugen resumió el tema en Historia Domus, la cual es un diario Jesuita de los eventos diarios que se llevaron
a cabo en la comunidad.
“El pueblo de St Charles tenía una población de 2000 almas. Y para un pueblo tan pequeño tiene una gran canti-
dad de intolerantes y apostatas infieles. Esta gente ha logrado poner perjuicios contra la Iglesia. Con tales enemigos, debemos tratar con prudencia pero enérgicamente. Y luchar contra ellos con cada arma en nuestro arsenal
espiritual, para que no se cuentan con nuevos triunfos sobre los católicos. "Que el triunfo de Dios y sus enemigos
dispersados".
…cortesía de “St. Charles Borromeo: 200 Years of Faith”, por Jo Ann Brown.
Este libro está a la venta en la oficina por $5.00
Please Pray For Our Troops
Brent Schulze (Army), serving in Ft. Drum, NY (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), stationed in Meridian, MS (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.
We wish you a blessed Easter Season!
The St. Charles Borromeo Journey
1850—1860
Since the 1830s, many German Catholics had settled in the St. Charles area, but some
had grown discouraged by the unavailability of religious services in their own language. Borromeo’s priest already preached and held separate liturgies in French and
English, adding German services to the regular schedule was simply too much. In 1848
jeweler Louis Meyer met with other influential German immigrants in his Main Street
store. The group drew up a petition asking Bishop Peter Kenrick for permission to
organize a new parish, and Kenrick readily agreed. Construction began, and by 1850,
a building, which housed both a church and school, was under the protection of St.
Peter the Apostle. Not long afterward, the new parish bought land just outside the
city limits for a cemetery. Although many families with Germanic surnames remained Borromeo members, quite a few
others joined St. Peter’s. Eventually, St. Peter became the “German Church” while Borromeo would grow to be the
“English Church.” Even today old time St. Charles residents remember this colloquialism.
A more difficult problem, which accompanied the German influx to the area, was the spread of militant anti-Catholic sentiments, by immigrants, as well as by Protestant settlers from the eastern United States. Foreign-born settlers, with attitudes shaped in Europe, frequently confused Catholicism and the Jesuits in particular, with international intrigue. This
attitude blended with an understandable abhorrence of slavery, especially among German and Irish newcomers. In time,
the combination produced a volatile political movement. One anti-Catholic mouthpiece, the St. Louis Tract Society, regularly warned the public about the “Roman beast” and the “Popish system.” In the mid- 1850s, this movement evolved
into the American Party or Know Nothing Party. It came to align its anti-Catholic views with the pro-slavery position.
The stance on slavery probably hastened the decline of the Know-Nothings.
Father Verhaegen summed up the matter in Historia Domus, which is essentially a Jesuit’s diary of the daily events that
take place in the community.
“The town of St. Charles has a population approaching 2,000 souls. And for so small a town it has a
large share of bigoted infidels and apostates. These people have succeeded in exciting prejudice against
the Church. With such enemies, we must deal prudently but strenuously. And we fight them with every
weapon in our spiritual armory, so that they cannot boast of new triumphs over the Catholics. “Let God
triumph, and his enemies be scattered.”
courtesy of St. Charles Borromeo: 200 Years of Faith, by Jo Ann Brown.
This book is available in the church office for $5.00.
This Week With Your St. Charles Borromeo Family
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST REGISTERED FAMILIES:
Chris & Sara Sattora and son Jack * Zach Perry
Paul & Katie Clever, Luke, Jackson & Will * Edna Byrd
MARRIAGE IN CHRIST HAS BEEN PROMISED BETWEEN:
Abby Hoyer and Ben Barton
WE OFFER OUR PRAYERFUL SYMPATHY:
to the family of Mary Ann Boyle
to Bernie Lewandowski on the death of his mother Dorothy Lewandowski
to Becky Snyder on the death of her cousin Alfred Bader
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK:
Kathy Adams, Bonnie Kozak, Sue Martin, Tom Classen
Carol Fasching, mother of Becca & Scot McCullough; Nicholas Fuse Jr., grandson of Darrell Fuse;
Brendan Myers, grandson of Jim & Kathy Anderson; Jake Pickle, grandson of Don & Anita Pickle;
and for the intentions on our Borromeo Prayer Tree and in our Book of Prayers
Second Sunday of Easter, April 3, 2016
Readings for the Week
Monday:
Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30;
Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday:
Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a,
17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35
Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40
Thursday:
Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20;
Jn 6:44-51
Friday:
Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59
Saturday:
Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69
Sunday:
Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-3, 5;
Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30
Easter Season Reflection
The resurrection surprises Jesus’ followers. They experience Jesus, who had been crucified and died, to be with
them in their midst. The apostles are the first witnesses of
Jesus’ new and lasting life with us. They become fishers
of people who spread the good news of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead to people all around the Mediterranean Sea. Many people came to believe in Jesus because
of their word.
Jesus’ life continues among us. We share a meal with the
risen Jesus at Sunday Mass just as the seven followers
shared fish and bread with Jesus on the seashore in the
Gospel. The Easter Jesus is with us at every Eucharist, in
every word of the Gospel, and whenever we join in
prayer. In our own lives Jesus surprises us as he surprised
his friends out fishing. We find him with us when we
don’t expect him or when we have little hope.
Your Loving Sacrifices Make All the Difference
Contributions for April 2/3
Offertory envelopes:
Loose:
Matching Gifts:
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Total Offerings:
$14,891.50
1,097.10
780.00
60.00
$16,828.60
Help A Student:
Capital Improvements
$650.00
443.00
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.
“Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third
time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, ‘Lord, you
know everything; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said
to him, ‘Feed my sheep.’”
John 21:17
All of us are challenged to show our love for Jesus by
“feeding His sheep.” Through prayer ask God how you
should best use your time, talent and treasure to assist
those who are in need. Remember that giving is an act
of worship and helps advance the mission of our parish
and greater Church.
We pray that through prayer we may seek God’s guidance in all our daily spending and giving decisions.
Let us think of how Jesus has come into our lives and
surprised us and when Jesus has given us hope.
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Who fished for you and drew you into believing in
the risen Jesus and living the Gospel?
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In what people, events, and liturgies do you experience the risen Jesus present?
In this Sunday’s Gospel, the disciples in
their struggle finally recognize Jesus
and proclaim “It is the Lord!”
Have you considered answering the
call to “help the poor recognize the
Lord in their life” by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?
Helping Neighbors Starts at Home
Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de
Paul is an international Catholic lay association dedicated to providing person-to-person service to those in
need within our parish and neighborhood, regardless of
faith. For more information on how you can help, or if
you need help yourself, please call 636-925-1616.
All Moms of Young Children:
Join us for the next meeting of the
St. Charles Borromeo Parish Moms Group
WHEN: Monday, April 25, 2016
6:30pm—8:00pm
WHERE: In the St. Charles Room (rear of café)
We will be having a favorite recipe sharing and exchange. Bring a sample of your favorite dish and copies
of the recipe to share!
This meeting is for the Moms only.
RSVP to Christine Woody:
[email protected] or 314-503-7277
We wish you a blessed Easter Season!
Mass Intentions
Monday, April 11, St. Stanislaus, bishop/martyr
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
8:00 a.m.
Mary Haake—1st anniv.
Tuesday, April 12, Easter Weekday
6:30 a.m.
Amelia McGeehan
8:00 a.m.
Barb Borgmeyer—5th anniv.
Wednesday, April 13, St. Martin I, pope/martyr
6:30 a.m.
intention of Colleen Wilhelm
8:00 a.m.
Anna Mae Borgmeyer—3rd anniv.
6:15 p.m.
Barbara Windisch
Thursday, April 14, Easter Weekday
6:30 a.m.
Bernie Boschert
8:00 a.m.
special intention for Charlie B.
Friday, April 15, Easter Weekday
6:30 a.m.
Richard Johannesman—6th anniv.
8:00 a.m.
Herman “Dub” Boschert
9:15 (Windsor Pl.) Earl & Mary Kay Austerschmidt
Saturday, April 16, Easter Weekday
8:00 a.m.
John Handley—6th anniv.
5:00 p.m.
Cletus Kampmann
Sunday, April 17, Fourth Sunday of Easter
7:00 a.m.
Our Parish Family
8:30 a.m.
Lou Borgmeyer
10:00 a.m.
Elizabeth Rauch
11:30 a.m.
Maria Emilia Zarate
Sunday, April 10—Pro Life Sunday
Second collection for St. Vincent de Paul Society
Holy Door Pilgrimage to Cathedral—meet at 1pm
in lot behind the gym
Event in St. Charles Room this afternoon
Monday, April 11
Girl Scouts, café, 5:00pm
Parish Council, church office, 7:00pm
Tuesday, April 12
Citizenship class, rectory basement, 6:00pm
Ladies Sodality, café, 6:30pm
Wednesday, April 13
Quilting, rectory basement, 8:30am—noon
Bridges, Faculty Lounge, 5:30pm
Emaus, St. Charles Room/Bicentennial Room, 7pm
Thursday, April 14
Girl Scouts, Bicentennial Room, 3:00pm
RCIA, Bicentennial Room, 6:30pm
Boy Scouts, café, 7:00pm
Confirmation, 7:00pm
Friday, April 15
St. Pat casseroles—deliver to church office by 8:30am
Saturday, April 16
Men’s Fellowship, Bicentennial Room, 6:30am
Spiritual Renewal, church office, 9:00am
First Holy Communion, 10:00am
Children’s Day, gym, 2:00pm
Event in St. Charles Room this afternoon
Nocturnal Adoration, 8:00pm—5:00am
Sunday, April 17
Cornerstone Rededication at all Masses
Eagle Ceremony, café, 2:30pm
Please pray for our expectant moms:
Heather, Katelyn, Victoria, Magda (April)
Nicole (May) Katie (June) Jessica (July)
K’Lee, Brittany (August)
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Let us pray for the Church worldwide: may the Lord
strengthen each member, that we may faithfully care for
those who are most vulnerable.
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St. Charles Friends of Birthright’s
28th Annual Fashion Show
“Stepping Out In Style” will be Thursday, April 28 at the
St. Peter Parish Center, 301 First Capitol Drive in St.
Charles. Join us for a night of fun and fashion for a great
cause! Doors open at 6pm, dinner at 7pm, and the
show starts at 8pm. Tickets are $25. Contact Betty
Elmendorf at 636-724-7505 for reserved seating. Hope
to see you there!
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Pilgrimage to Holy Door at Cathedral, April 10
Confirmation, April 14
First Holy Communion, April 16
Children’s Day, April 16
225th Celebration—100th Anniversary of Church,
Church Rededication, April 16/17
225th Celebration, Family Trivia, April 23
225th School Parade & Field Day, May 13
Last Day of School, May 27
Rummage Sale, June 8, 11, 13
Card Party, July 18
Wednesday Rosary . . . 5:45pm in church prior to the Wednesday evening Mass.
We will alternate between English and Spanish for each decade of the Rosary.
Second Sunday of Easter, April 3, 2016
Servers, 8:00am, April 4-9
LADIES SODALITY MEETING Tuesday, April 12 at
6:30pm in café. Join us for a fun evening with a presentation by the “Hollander Girls.” Always a complete surprise and a lot of fun. Also, this is our Baby Shower for
Birthright so please bring unwrapped baby items. If you
have a birthday in Aril be sure to attend to get your
birthday gift. For more information or a ride call Barb at
636-947-3939.
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, April 11/12/13
Wya Karase, Kyle Prinster, Thomas Smith
Thursday/Friday, April 14/15
Eric Meyer, Sam Scheffel, Kyle Crow
Saturday, April 16
Aaron & Aus n Klemme
Ministry List, April 16/17
(Greeters needed for all Masses except 8:30)
ANNUAL CHURCH TOUR will be Wednesday, April 27.
There is still room, but we are filling up fast! Again, the
cost is $45 for the day and we will be leaving from the
4th Street Lot at 8:00am sharp, so please arrive by 7:45.
Any questions or if you want to make reservations,
please call Barb at 947-3939.
MANY THANKS to everyone who helped make the Sodality Holiday Tea a success. Everyone had a great time
and we raised $1820 to give to Holy Angels Shelter. We
really appreciate the help from the Mini-Vinnies—they
make the event run smoother for us. God bless all of
you!
A HEARTY THANK YOU to everyone who helped make
the Blood Drive a success. We had 30 people come by
and hit our goal to get the school’s $250 grant!! We
really appreciate all the cooks, the bakers, the helpers,
the donors. We could not have done this without all of
you! Our next Blood Drive will be June 14 so mark your
calendars. God bless all of you!
CONGRATULATIONS to Lory Kasper who is the Quilt a
Month winner for April. There are still 8 more chances
to win so get your tickets in now. Call Barb for tickets:
947-3939. Many thanks to our great quilters!
Spiritual Renewal
Saturday, April 16
9:00am in the church office
A special time of reflection on the readings for the Sunday Mass. Donuts and coffee after Mass in the church
office. Call Barb for more information, 947-3939.
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Saturday, April 16
5:00pm
Abby Lewis, Confirma on student
Angie Lloyd
Cathy Carey, Pete Mihelich, Carol Pappas, Dana Saale
(Host) Anna Lee Schulte, Chris Burgoyne
Maggie Howard, Kyle Prinster, Eric Meyer, Kris Lewis
Greg & Sharon Ri er
volunteers please
Sunday, April 17
7:00am
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Mary Baronovic
Bill Cartwright, Joann Sullivan, Jean Schaeffer
Faith Hawkins, Kaci Bergman, Amelia Thro
Frank & Bobbi Netsch
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PSR
Cole e & Beth
Marion Engelhorn, Ken & Connie Kapeller,
Kate Kimsey (Host) Rich & Blanche Wessler
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10:00am
Pat Akers, Tom Schultz
Choir
Judy Douce e, Julie McGeorge, Harriet Pallardy, vol.
(Host) Joe Briscoe, Judith O’Connor
Kyle & Nicholas Burke, Patrick Koester, Knoll Hirtz
Paul Jackson Family
volunteers please
11:30am
Veronica Bernal, Oscar Fuentes
el coro
Gabriela Quiroz, Alma Quiroz, Fabiola Manzanarez,
Gloria Or z (Host) Rogelio Guerrero, Mary Murillo
Liliana Barcenas, Luz/Guadalupe Quiroz, Lilia Fuentes
to be determined
volunteers please
Shopping List for April 23/24:
laundry liquid, dish liquid, pancake mix,
syrup, shampoo, tuna helper,
paper grocery bags
and 15 oz. pears for Mini Vinnies
FREE Tax Preparation every Tuesday: For those with
household incomes of less than $58,000. Tuesdays at
our Borromeo church office, 601 N. 4th from 9:00—
1:00. By appointment only. Call 314-896-4159.
We wish you a blessed Easter Season!
St. Charles Borromeo Parish School of Religion
Dear Parishioners,
Today we celebrate the Rite of Election for our First Communion students and our Confirmation candidates!
The Rite of Election brings to a close the process of preparing our young parishioners for the Sacrament of Eucharist
and for our teens Confirmation; it does not, however bring to a close their learning about the Catholic faith and Traditions. At this Rite, with the testimony of sponsors, catechists, and parents, the candidates affirm their intention to celebrate the Sacrament, and we, the Church, make our "election" of these candidates to receive the Sacrament known.
They inscribe their names in the Book of the Elect as a pledge of fidelity to the Church. Now they are called "the
elect”. This period concludes with the celebration of the Sacrament on April 14 for Confirmation right here at St. Charles
Borromeo, when we welcome Bishop Robert Hermann for the 7pm Liturgy; and for First Eucharist students on Saturday,
April 16 @ 10am at Borromeo.
Students interested in the Sacrament of Confirmation next year, who attend the Academy of the Sacred Heart should
contact the Religious Education Office to register for the program, which begins in August 2016.
Interested in learning more about our Catholic Faith? The Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults (RCIA) continues to
meet on Thursday evenings through May 6:30pm to 8pm. All are welcome to join us as we reflect and discuss scripture
and Catholic teachings.
We look forward to celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Cornerstone of our beloved Borromeo Church next
weekend, when Confirmation students will lead the 5pm Saturday Liturgy; First Communion students will lead the
8:30am Liturgy and our Latino PSR students will lead the 11:30am students. Every family of our PSR program should plan
to attend at least one of these Masses.
We are so blessed and thankful for your continued prayers for the success of all our Religious Education programs.
In the love and peace of Jesus – Mrs. Becca McCullough
My Faith Journey—Lisa Bourgeade
As a child, I attended a Church of Christ with my mother
but we stopped going when I was about 10 years old. I
remember feeling confused as to why we had stopped
but I followed my mother’s lead. I attended several other churches with friends but it wasn’t until I was an adult
that I attended a Presbyterian church with new friends
after I had moved to a new city. I joined the church and
was baptized.
I then met my husband, Pierre, and we were married in
the Catholic Church in France. During the 6 year time
that I lived there, I attended the Catholic Church often
and enjoyed the services. It finally felt like I had found a
spiritual home. We moved back to the United States and
(a new Borromeo Catholic—Easter 2016
have lived in several other states but we have always attended a Catholic Church. Once we realized we would
be staying in St. Charles, we decided to make St. Charles
Borromeo our home.
I am very happy that I am being confirmed into the Catholic Church and that my children are being baptized. After speaking with Father John several times, I look forward to learning more about the Church and becoming
more involved. I feel very strongly about the story of
Jesus and I want to learn to be a more patient, loving
person. I am comforted by God’s love and acceptance
and am grateful to be able to worship Him at St. Charles
Borromeo.
OneFaith Experience (April 23, 2016, Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis) is a unique, dynamic, full-day event that leaves you re-energized in your faith and empowers you to
help set the world on fire for Jesus Christ. OneFaith Extreme will lift your spirit and
ignite your passion for the faith through great music. Hosted by Jerry Usher and Debbie Georgianni, hosts of Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie on EWTN Radio. Conference
speakers: Theresa Tomeo, Tim Staples, Fr. Larry Richards, Deacon Harold BurkeSivers, Hector Molina and Adam Blai. Musicians: Matt Maher and The Thirsting.
Visit onefaithexperience.com for details.
Second Sunday of Easter, April 3, 2016
Please join us Thursday, APRIL 21, for
LIFELINE Adoration at 7:00pm
This awesome worship experience is being led by local
Catholic musician Kyle Huelsing! Bring your family and
let’s worship and adore Jesus together through music
and praise!
Every person who has been a part
of this prayer group testifies that it
is truly the highlight of their week.
Come and see what you have
been missing! Jesus, and we, have
truly been missing you!
“When He returned to His disciples, He found them
asleep. He said to Peter, ‘So you could not keep watch
with me for one hour?’” (Matthew 26:40)
Join us on Facebook:
Saint Charles Borromeo Lifeline
Knights of Columbus Council 823
Chicken Dinner
(1/3 of the profits come back to SCB School!)
Sunday, April 10th serving from 1-6pm
Adults $10 - Children 6-12 $5 - 5 and under free
Donations of a dessert very much appreciated!
Are you a junior or senior high school student looking
for future colleges? Then you should check out the
Save the date!
Year End Sports Banquet and Pot Luck
Sunday, May 1st, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Blanchette Park Main Pavilion (next to playground)
Kindergarten thru 2nd Grade—Side Dishes
3rd thru 5th Grade—Salad
6th thru 8th Grade—Desserts
Athletic Association will provide BBQ
BYOB - BYO chairs - BYO Yard Games
Looking to give your time to church? Athletic Association is a great way to get involved and help our parish!
Not sure you want to commit? Come by the next meeting (Monday, April 25th—7pm in the gym) to ask questions, sit in on a meeting and find out where we need
volunteers. We take pride in our athletics: our facilities
we use, our coaches we help train and prepare, as well as
the well-being of our student athletes. There’s many
ways you are needed. Just to name a few:
Concession stand help
Volleyball, Track and a few more manpower positions
Questions? Email or call Mike Murray
[email protected] 314-578-7596 or
email Athletic Association [email protected].
Lindenwood University Newman Center
Coffee House
(all you can eat pancakes!)
April 15 at 7pm
LU Newman Center
The Newman Center is located in Suite F of the Spirit
Shoppe next to the Auto Zone. The Newman Center is
the home of the Catholic Student Union on campus.
Students pray, do homework or just hang out at the
Newman Center with other Catholic young adults. Join
us for free pancakes and Picasso’s Coffee as we share
faith, fun and fellowship.
Want to know more information about this event or the
LU Newman Center? Contact Valerie Tonsor
mailto:[email protected],edu
We hope to see lots of new faces on April 15!
You can help your marriage! 25% of surveyed couples
say they are “Happily Married.” For everyone else there
is Retrouvaille.
Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with each other? Are
you constantly fighting? Or have you simply shut down?
Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does
talking only make it worse?
For information on the Retrouvaille Program, visit the
website www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-4702230. The next Program begins the weekend of June 24, 2016.
St. Charles Borromeo Prayer Tree:
928-2970 or [email protected]
We wish you a blessed Easter Season!
Kick up your boots and join us for
St. Charles Borromeo’s
Family Trivia
Saturday, April 23, 2016
St. Charles Borromeo Gym
Doors open at 6pm. Trivia starts at 7pm
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Open to all ages 5-99
$10 per person, includes drink ticket (beer or soda)
10 people per table! Combine families!!
Candy, beer, and soda available to purchase.
Spunky Beans the Balloon making clown for pre-trivia entertainment
Mail the below entry form along with full payment no later than April 8 to:
Aimee Koester 1076 Pierpoint Lane, St. Charles, MO 63303
Please make checks payable to SCB. If you’d like to donate gift cards, candy packs, or sponsor a round of
trivia please contact Theresa Maher: [email protected]
Family Name____________________________________ # family members________
Amount Enclosed $________________
Address___________________________________________________________
Email_____________________________________ Phone________________________
We would like to be at a table with_________________________________________
Second Sunday of Easter, April 3, 2016
A special word of thanks and our prayers to all who
donated an Easter flower this year in remembrance of a loved one.
Given by:
Mildred Reiners
In Remembrance of:
Martin Reiners
Valerie & Cindy Reiners
Don & Jeanette Garrison
Kathleen Schultehenrich
Ollie Schultehenrich
Gordon Steinhoff Family
Susan Steinhoff
Joseph & Rosalie Thomas
Virginia & Gus Bova
Ann & Earl Thomas
Ethel Elmendorf
Henry Elmendorf
Charlie Calvert
Greg & Beth Wehmeier
Susan Steinhoff
Dan & Mary McKuin
Sylvester & Clarice Echele
JoAnn Borgmeyer
Lou Borgmeyer
John & Alma Borgmeyer
Joe & Bernadine Poetker
Marty Dyer
L.M. Dyer
Paul & Margaret Ohrman
David & Betty Robben
Francis & Bonnie Bizelli
George Weber
Josephine Weber
Francis Weber
in honor of the Children of St. Jude Hospital
Kitzmann Family
Edward Kerkemeyer
Lucille Kitzmann
Bobbie Stiebel
Willen Family
Millie Heckmann
Lou Heckmann
Clarence Heckmann
Martha Heckmann
Marilyn Wamhoff
Bud Wamhoff
Linda (Putnam) & Laddie Pendel
Putnam Family
Given by:
Mary Schaefer
In Remembrance of:
Mel Schaefer
Chris & Mary Heckmann
Larry & Linda Beerman
Nicole Beerman
Shockley & Beerman Grandparents
Pat Scholle
Jerry Scholle
Josey & Nancy Page
Thro & Schreiber Families
Page Family
Jim & Stephanie Getz Family
Louis & Elise Getz
Leo & Catherine Bunten
Eisenbath Family
Madge Eisenbath
Catherine Rankins
Donald Rankins
Jewell Rankins
John & Pat Walendy
Marian & Bernard Orf
Ruth Anne & Marlin Walendy
Patricia Koenen
Glenn Koenen
Claire & Skip Kaveler and
Elizabeth & Marvin Kriesmann
Irma Kaveler
Doris Wolf
Mary Borgmeyer
Alan Borgmeyer
Jim & Mary Flanagan
Kathleen Flanagan Howard
Don & Ann Wappelhorst
Andrew Wappelhorst
Herbert Wappelhorst
Ellen Kottwitz
Bob & Mary Dean Glosier
Norbert & Mary Wilmes
Bob & Elvera Glosier
Henry Schimweg & Family
Martha Schimweg
Henry & Loretta Schimweg
We wish you a blessed Easter Season!