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Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 10, 2017
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Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 10, 2017
Phone: 314-781-1199 www.epiphanystl.org
Epiphany of Our LordEpiphany of Our LordEpiphany of Our Lord
Catholic ChurchCatholic ChurchCatholic Church
6596 Smiley Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63139
Pastor The Rev. Michael Rennier [email protected]
Deacon James Tetreault [email protected]
Music Director Elizabeth Wildman
Plant Manager John Ellison [email protected]
Parish Secretary Trish Nerviani [email protected]
Staff
Mass & Sacraments Sunday Masses: 8:00 & 10:30 am
Weekday Masses
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am
Tuesday Evening Mass: 6:30 pm
Saturday Masses 8:00 am and 5:00 pm
Sacrament of Penance:
Saturday, 7:30-7:50 am
Sundays, 10-10:20 am
Tuesdays, 5-5:25 pm OR by appointment
Baptisms: Meeting first Thursday of the
month. Preregistration required.
Marriages: Contact the priest at least 9
months prior to the wedding date.
Funerals: To be arranged by contacting
the Parish Office.
Change of Address or Telephone
Number: Please call the Parish Office.
Bulletin Deadline: 4:00 pm Monday.
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LIVING OUR FAITH
To the Faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, I know I speak for every person in the Archdiocese of St. Louis when I say how deeply saddened I am by the death and massive devastation our brothers and sisters in the South are experiencing in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. It is dif-ficult to comprehend how something so terrible can happen on such a scale and it is at times like these we turn in faith and ask the Lord to carry those who are suffering and who have lost so much. To help the suffering who survived this disaster, I am asking our nearly 200 parishes in 11 counties to have a second col-lection at all Masses this coming weekend September 9th and 10th. Funds raised will go directly to Catholic relief efforts via Catholic Charities St. Louis. I will offer a Mass for those who died in this tragedy, as well as their families and friends who mourn their loss. I ask you to please join your prayer to mine for our neighbors who must now rebuild their lives. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Revered Robert J. Carlson Archbishop of St. Louis
Thank you to everyone who is contributing to setting up the 10:30 am coffee hour. It has really added an element of fel-lowship to our Sunday experience. I love hanging out and getting to know everyone better after Mass. For you 8 am mass-goers, never fear, because Donut Sundays will be starting in November! The Piano Fundraiser is off to a great start. In 1 week we raised $1,500 toward our goal of $6,000. If you can contribute, we have special envelopes on the tables in the vestibule and at the side doors. I thank you for your generosity and I know that Elizabeth and the choir thanks you! Interested in becoming Catholic? Let me know, we can talk. RCIA is starting soon. Children's Choir is starting this Tue. Meet in Church at 6:30 pm for Mass and then Choir practice until 7:45 pm. 18 years to as young as they want to learn to sing... Mass Explanations - Vatican II Quotes Vatican II is the most recent teaching of the Church on liturgical renewal and our path forward as the Body of Christ in our worship. It has lots of interesting quotes in it about the Mass that I thought I might share because of how helpful they are. If you want to read more, I recommend reading the whole document, calledSacrosanctum Concilium. On each person's participation in Mass: “Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that fully conscious, and active participation in li-turgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy. Such participation by the Christian people as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a redeemed people (1 Pet. 2:9; cf. 2:4-5), is their right and duty by reason of their baptism.” “To promote active participation, the people should be encouraged to take part by means of acclamations, responses, psalmody, antiphons, and songs, as well as by actions, gestures, and bodily attitudes. And at the proper times all should observe a reverent silence.” About using English and Latin: “In Masses which are celebrated with the people, a suitable place may be allotted to their mother tongue. This is to apply in the first place to the readings and "the common prayer,"...Nevertheless steps should be taken so that the faithful may also be able to say or to sing together in Latin those parts of the Ordinary of the Mass which pertain to them.” About using the organ: “In the Latin Church the pipe organ is to be held in high esteem, for it is the traditional musical instrument which adds a wonderful splendor to the Church's ceremonies and powerfully lifts up man's mind to God and to higher things.” On singing chant: “The Church acknowledges Gregorian chant as specially suited to the Roman liturgy: therefore, other things being equal, it should be given pride of place in liturgical services.” How Mass is the heart of the Body of Christ: “Liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; at the same time it is the font from which all her power flows.”
Fr. Michael
FROM THE DESK OF FR. MICHAEL RENNIER
Though we will not be holding a second collection, we ask you instead to simply include your donations for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in the envelopes marked “Hurricane Harvey” or simply drop your
check in the collection basket with a note in the memo section for “Hurricane Harvey”.
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LIVING OUR FAITH
P rolife Matters Parish Spiritual Adoption Seventh Month: Your baby is now about 3 pounds – this added weight makes her skin look smoother. Her eyelids can now open and close, her eyes look around and respond to light. She has a powerful grip now - strong enough to support her body weight with one hand. Baby Shower - Mark Your Calendar: Please join us on the weekend of October 7 & 8 for a Baby Shower for
our Spiritually Adopted Baby. Your baby gift or cash donation will benefit Pro-Life organizations who are saving babies. If you wish to help with the shower, please contact Marilyn or Gerry Unger at 645-3483. Pro-Life Convention Sunday, October 22, 2017: Epiphany Pro-Life committee is sponsoring a table for the convention. Please contact Marilyn or Gerry Unger for more information and to reserve a spot at the table. Keynote Speaker is John Foppe, Exec. Dir. Society of St. Vincent de Paul. A Special Anniversary Event: Celebrate 50 Years of the Missouri Catholic Conference. St. Joseph Cathedral, Jefferson City Saturday, October 7. Register @ MOCATHOLIC.ORG or call 1-800-456-1679. Hope for the Broken-Hearted: Whether you are the mom, dad, grandparent or sibling, abortion can leave a hole in the heart of any family member. Find healing for your heartache at Project Rachel and Project Joseph with free, confiden-tial, professional counseling at 314-792-7565. Project Rachel: For more information contact Marisol 314-792-7451 [email protected]. Project Joseph: Retreat September 16, 2017 For more information contact Chuck 314-974-6787 [email protected].
100th anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 5835 S. Kingshighway, St. Louis, MO 63109.
Join us to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Appari-tion of Our Lady of Fatima with the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. Saturday, Sept 16- 10 am - Welcoming the Pilgrim Statue, Solemn Mass, Rosary and Benediction. Church will be open until 8 pm for personal and family rosaries and visits.
Sunday, Sept 17 - Rosary followed by Mass at 7:45 am, Rosary followed by Mass at 9:45 am 3 pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary, Church will re-main open until 8 pm.
Study Series: “True Reformers”
The Daughters of St. Paul are presenting “True Reformers,” a new six-part study series that presents a Catholic worldview addressing the Protestant Reformation, Thurs., Oct. 5 – Nov. 9, 7 pm at Pauline Books & Media, 9804 Wat-son Rd., St. Louis. This series produced by the Augustine Institute explores the lives of such saints as Thomas More, Ignatius of Loyola, Charles Borromeo, Francis de Sales and others who spear-headed the Church’s renewal. Call 314-965-3512 to register; $20 fee includes workbook.
Villa Duchesne We would like to invite all 8th grade girls to spend a day in our “First Friends” program. Each child will spend a day with a current Villa student as her host. Each prospective girl will attend Morning Assembly, spend time in the classrooms, enjoy lunch, have a campus tour, and depart with a special gift. Our hope is to personalize this as much as possible so when you call to schedule the day, please tell us about your child so that we can tailor this experience to her. Contact the Admissions Office at 314-810-3566 to schedule her day. We would also love to see you at the Archdiocesan High School Nights. To learn more about Villa Duchesne, visit our website at www.vdoh.org
On Friday, September 22nd, 2017 St. Mary’s High School will hold its annual Dragon for a Day. The program will run from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and is open to 6th-8th-grade boys. The day includes breakfast, a tour of the school, class visits, Dragon Games and lunch. Students interested in attending are asked to RSVP by September 16th to Katie Albin, Director of Admissions at 314-481-8400 ext.110 or to [email protected] with the name of the student, grade, and T-shirt size.
St. Mary’s Dragon for a Day
LifeTeen ATTENTION ALL HIGHSCHOOLERS! Please join us this Wednesday, September 13th from 7-9pm at Bishop DuBourg High School (please use the Clifton Ave. entrance) as we kick off our fall series. This is a great opportunity for fellowship, prayer, and snacks - see saintlouislifeteen.org for more information!
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (at Guild Center) Gospel of John Scripture Study. Pre-senter: Mark Etling, PhD. Saturdays, September 30, Octo-ber 7 and 14, 10 am - Noon. Jesus is depicted as the pre-existing Word, the Divine Messenger of God, sent to bring light and truth to the world. Join us as we examine the Gospel of John, the “Spiritual Gospel.” Cost: $30 for three weeks or $10 each session. For more information, call 618-397-6700 ext. 6270. Register online at snows.org/programs.
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LITURGIES & SCHEDULES
Sunday, September 10
9:00 am - Bible Study, AR
9:15 am - Little Lambs, RBF
10:30 am - Liturgy with Children, RBB
Sunday, September 10 8:00 am Parishioners 10:30 am Robert Zacher
Monday, September 11 8:00 am Kathy Hatfield (Good Health)
Tuesday, September 12 8:00 am Berdell & John Leuthen 6:30 pm Rev. Donald T. Dalton
Wednesday, September 13 8:00 am Ann Radenman
Thursday, September 14 Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:00 am Kay Peters (Good Health)
Friday, September 15 8:00 am Alex Kantor
Saturday, September 16 8:00 am Greg Tausher 5:00 pm Fred Lagos
Sunday, September 17 8:00 am Anna Niccolerat 10:30 am Parishioners
Readings for the week of Sept. 10, 2017
Mass Intentions For The Week Our Parish This Week
Monday, September 11
7:00 am - 5:00 pm - GSA, Msgr. Sullivan Field
7:00 am - 5:00 pm - GSA, Gym
7:00 pm - Boy Scouts, Upper Hall
Sunday, September 17
9:00 am - Bible Study, AR
9:00 am - Fall Festival Clean Up, Parish Grounds
10:15 am - Little Lambs, RBF
10:30 am - Liturgy with Children, RBB
Tuesday, September 12
7:00 am - 5:00 pm - GSA, Msgr. Sullivan Field
7:00 am - 5:00 pm - GSA, Gym
10:00 - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, RBF
6:30 pm - PSR, AR & UH
7:00 pm - Women’s Bible Study, CMR
Wednesday, September 13
7:00 am - 5:00 pm - GSA, Msgr. Sullivan Field
7:00 am - 5:00 pm - GSA, Gym
5:30 pm - Fall Festival Set Up, Parking Lot
6:30 pm - Bells Practice, Church
Thursday, September 14
7:00 am - 5:00 pm - GSA, Msgr. Sullivan Field
7:00 am - 5:00 pm - GSA, Gym
5:30 pm - Fall Festival Set Up, Parking Lot
7:00 pm - Epiphany Men’s Club, AR
Friday, September 15 Parish Office/GSA School Closed
3:30-6:30 pm - Dance, UH
6-11:00 pm - Fall Festival, Parish Grounds
Saturday, September 16
11:00 am - Fall Festival Parade
Noon-11:00 pm - Fall Festival, Parish Grounds
Please Pray For the Homebound & Sick Of Our Parish
Our Offering For the Week Of Sept. 2-3, 2017
Sunday: Ez 33:7-9/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Rom 13:8-10/ Mt 18:15-20 Monday: Col 1:24--2:3/Ps 62:6-7, 9/Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15/Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11/Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11/Ps 145:2-3, 10-13ab/Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Nm 21:4b-9/Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38/Phil 2:6-11/ Jn 3:13-17 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14/Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11/ Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17/Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7/Lk 6:43-49 Next Sunday: Sir 27:30--28:7/Ps 103:1-4, 9-12/ Rom 14:7-9/Mt 18:21-35
Sunday Collection General Fund ........... $5,211.00 General Fund Loose ...... $311.25 General Fund Online ...... 407.00 Total ................... $5,929.25
Catholic University ......... $8.00 Hurricane Relief ........... $45.00 Latin America .............. $25.00 Maintenance & Repair ... $532.00 Piano ..................... $1,568.00 St. Louis Review ........... $10.00 Votive ....................... $26.00 Tuition Assistance................ $ .......... $72.00(YTD) Endowment Fund ................. $ .......... $29.00(YTD)
Monday - Saturday September 11 - 16
7:30 am - Rosary, Church
Korey Tacchi Sheryl McPherson Dorothy Lauman
Dominic Caputa Jade Nesselhauf Becky Lott
Vivian Pippin Ethan Sonderman Kathleen Price
Mary Hipskind Ethan Strauss Toni Berberich
Daniel J. Barr Eric Frazier David McCain
Dave Ortbals Nanette McPherson Mary Murphy
Kay Peters
Sunday: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time; Grandparents Day Monday: Patriot Day Tuesday: Most Holy Name of Mary Wednesday: St. John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Thursday: Exaltation of the Holy Cross Friday: Our Lady of Sorrows Saturday: Sts. Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs Next Sunday: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catechetical Sunday
Observances for the Week of Sept. 10, 2017
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PARISH COMMUNITY NEWS, NOTES & EVENTS
All proceeds from this event have gone to and will continue to go to the upkeep of the Monsignor Sullivan Field. Registration and lunch will be at noon and tee off time 1:30. The format is a four-person scramble and the cost is $100 per golfer and includes lunch, dinner, drinks, snacks, cart, mulligans, skins games and 18 holes of golf. Family hole sponsorships are again available at $25 per sign. Any questions, contact Bill Schmidt at 314-606-8612 or Bill Regan at 314-374-0941
Saturday, October 7th at Forest Park Golf Course
Epiphany’s annual Monsignor Sullivan golf tournament
Our Annual Fall Festival is next weekend! Our success depends much on your participation! We need volunteers to man our many booths. Even an hour or two of your time would be a great help. To volunteer to work one of our
booths or for questions about fall festival, please sign up on one of the volunteer sheets at the entrance of church, contact Trish at the parish office, 314-
781—1199 or visit us at: epiphanystl.org. Some booths that may need help include our outside and inside food booths, refreshment booths, Alumni booth, country store, gambling booths, Ted Drewes and of course our set up/tear down/clean up crews.
Starting this year, Epiphany will be hosting our annual Fall Festival along with our neighbors Gateway Science Academy (GSA). Epiphany Homecoming will now be known as Epiphany/GSA Fall Festival. While GSA will be in charge of our children’s game booths and helping out in some other areas of Fall Festival, ALL of our main raffle proceeds directly benefit Epiphany of Our Lord.
Don’t miss your chance to win $10,000!!! Turn in your raffle ticket today. If the cost of a whole ticket ($100) is too much for you to incur, then we suggest you participate in our, “Ticket Sharing Plan,” which allows you to purchase a ticket with 9 others by sending your name and $10 to the parish office. If your ticket is chosen, you get to split the winnings!
Friday, September 15th 6-11:00 pm Dinners from 5:30-8:00 pm Saturday, September 16th Noon - 11:00 pm Parade at 11:00 am Dinners from 4-8:00 pm
Rides~~Music~~Games~~Dinnes~~Snacks~~Drink $10,000 Raffle
(Don’t be left out! Purchase your ticket online today!) www.epiphanystl.org. We hope you will plan to join us for the festival.
G S EPIPHANY FALL FESTIVAL
K of C LADIES AUXILIARY #903 INDOOR Sale - Saturday, OCT. 7, 2017* 8 am to 1 pm *
IC School Gym 7240 Anna-Maplewood, MO 63143
6 ft. Table & Chairs provided Food, Drinks & Restrooms available Bake Sale to benefit IC Food Pantry
$15.00 per table space OR $25.00 for two tables.
FOR INFORMATION / RESERVATIONS Call Kathy lubbers 314 304 3754 or
A Fund Raiser to benefit local charities Sweet Babies, Agape House, St. Louis ALS Assoc., Religious Information Bureau, Catholic Education, Saint Vincent DePaul Food Banks at local churches
Ladies Guild News… Our monthly card social will be held on Monday, September 18th at 10:00 am in the Assumption Room. Coffee and dessert will be provided.
The regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 20th at 11:30 am in the Assumption Room. Note: This is one week earlier than scheduled. Please bring your lunch; coffee and dessert provided. For more information contact, Marilyn Dickerson @647-8279. The Ladies Guild is open to all women of the parish. Come join us for an afternoon of fun and friendship.
This is also our Birthday Month. We will celebrate birthdays for the months of July-August-September.
As we continue our daily lives, “Let Us Pray,” for all who have been fighting the Hurricane and Flooding, and any disaster that threatens our existence.
Bowling Alley Employment Opportunity Part-time opening: Applicants should be at least 18 years of age and able to lift up to 50 lbs. General knowledge of mechanics a plus. Work hours could include Friday eve-nings Saturday/Sunday days and/or eve-nings. Inquiries please call the bowling alley at 781-8684 and leave a message.
Thursday Night Mixed Bowling League mostly non-competitive young adults seeking bowlers. We welcome individuals or a team to join. This League has a short session beginning by November and running for about 12 weeks. Please call the Bowling Alley at 781-8684 for more information.
Mark Your Calendars to attend this year’s Quarter Auction - Thursday, October 12th More details to come!
Epiphany Certificate Program Don’t forget about our ongoing certificate fundraiser. You get $$ for $$ on your purchase and Epiphany earns any where from 3-15% on each sale. We have an abundance of Taco Bell gift cards for anyone wanting to celebrate Taco Tuesdays. Please see one of the volunteers to make a purchase.