Catholic Church

Pastor ......................... Reverend Monsignor John M. Costello Associate Pastor ..................... Reverend Michael J. Esswein Deacons ................................................................................. Deacon Joseph Sulze (Retired)

Deacon Jimmy Broyles

Deacon Richard Renard

Deacon John Komotos

PARISH STAFF

School Principal................................................................................... John Freitag Assistant School Principal........................................................................................ Mary Rath Director of Adult Faith Formation ................................................................................... Linda Doyle Director of Elementary Faith Formation ...................................................... Janice M. Hartmann Business Manager ................................................................................ Jim Gerdes Liturgical Music Coordinator Carol Bauer

St. Peter Mission Statement

Built on the rock of St. Peter, the Apostle of faith,

love and forgiveness, we are a Catholic parish

dedicated to live, witness and proclaim the good

news of Christ through worship, education and

loving service to each other and our community.

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Visit us on the Internet at

www.stpeterkirkwood.org

or send your comments to:

parishsitemanager@stpeterkirkwood.org

Sacrament of Baptism

Please call the Rectory (966-8600) for details

regarding participation in the preparation program.

We encourage expectant parents to make

arrangements for the preparation program at least a

few months prior to the birth of their child.

Sacrament of Marriage

Please contact the rectory for details regarding

the preparation program. In accordance with

Archdiocesan policy, couples should contact a

member of the parish clergy at least six months

prior to their proposed wedding date.

Holy Orders and Consecrated (Religious) Life

If interested, please call the parish rectory or the

Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at 792-6460

Rectory/Parish Office

243 West Argonne Drive

Saint Louis, Missouri 63122

966-8600 (Phone)

966-5721 (Fax)

Saint Peter Elementary School

Pre-K thru Eighth Grade

215 North Clay

Saint Louis, Missouri 63122

821-0460

Offices of Faith Formation

Linda Doyle, 822-1347, ext. 3001

Parish School of Religion

Jan Hartmann, 822-1347, ext. 3004

Office of Youth Ministry

Stephanie Rheinheimer, 822-1347, ext. 3003

Office of Music Ministry

Carol Bauer, Liturgical Music Coordinator,

822-1347, ext. 3005

Pastoral Council

Mr. Bill Carmody, Chairperson 984-0534

Mrs. Sue McAtee, Vice Chairperson 965-5203

Mrs. Patty Boyd, Secretary 966-3835

Finance Commission

Mr. Tim Figge, Chairperson 835-3533

Mrs. Marie Appelbaum, Vice-Chairperson 966-1053

St. Vincent de Paul Society

314-289-6101 Ext. 2220 (Voice Mail)

Calendar Coordinator

Cathy Herrmann, 822-1347, ext. 3002

Parish Center

821-6219

Bulletin Deadline!!

Articles intended for publication in the Bulletin must be

submitted to the rectory by Monday, at 3:OOPM for the

following Sunday’s Bulletin. All announcements must be

in writing with a name and telephone number attached.

Please remember St. Peter Catholic Church in your will.

CALLED SERVE TO

STEWARDSHIP

Give and it will be given to you. (Luke 6:38)

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have. (Hebrews 13:16)

What Does God Want?

God simply wants you to be thankful for the gifts

and blessings of your life... and to reflect your gratitude

in your daily way of life. Think about what’s possible.

Listen to your heart. Challenge yourself to grow.

That’s what God wants.

Sunday Mass Schedule

Saturday: 5:OOPM (Satisfies Sunday obligation)

Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:OOAM, 11:OOAM and 6:OOPM

Weekday Mass Schedule

Monday - Friday: 6:45AM & 8:15AM

Saturday: 8:15AM

Holy Day Mass Schedule

Consult the bulletin for Mass times

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday: 3:45 to 4:45PM or by appointment

Eucharistic Adoration

Monday - Friday, 6:00AM to 10:00PM

Angela Merici Chapel in Ursuline Hall

adjacent to the Church building

Please call Peg Brady, 966-8333 or

Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347 for questions or

to sign up for a weekly Holy Hour of prayer.

Baptism

Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday of the month at

12:30PM. Parents are expected to participate in a Baptismal

Preparation Program. Please call the rectory to arrange for

the Baptismal Preparation Program and a date for Baptism.

Weekly Anointing and Prayer

After the 9:OOAM Mass each Sunday, we will celebrate

the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, for anyone

who has the need to receive this sacrament. This is meant

to include such concerns as upcoming diagnostic tests,

limitations of aging, anxiety, depression, undue stress,

addiction, etc. for all ages.

Please gather in the pews at the front of church

and the priest will be with you approximately

10 minutes after Mass is over.

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Invites you to join us for dinner and a bus ride through the

Festival of Lights at the

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows on

Monday, December 6, 2010 We will leave from the Jefferson St. Parking lot at 4:30 PM, on a 36-passenger bus, to Bellville, Illinois.

When we reach the Shrine, we will stop for dinner at the Shrine’s renowned restaurant. After, we will board

the bus for a leisurely ride through the 1.5 mile route to view the display of over one million lights. We plan a

stop at the Shrine’s gift store to view some of the other displays. If time permits, some of you may want to

view the Laser Show (separate charge of $3.00). We will be back at St. Peter around 8:30 PM.

Cost for the bus and dinner is $30.00. Since we have a limit of 36 reservations, you need to get your

payment (check or cash) to our Treasurer, Charlene Henke, as soon as possible. You can pay her at our

November meeting or mail a check to her (439 N Geyer, 63122.) Reservations will close when we receive 36

payments, or on Nov. 29th, whichever occurs first.

(Next meeting is Nov. 17th

7:00 PM in the Cafeteria)

FISH FRY GOES ITALIAN The Fish Fry will be back next month -

with a twist. We will be serving a

spaghetti and meatball dinner on Friday

December 3rd, from 4:30 - 7:00PM.

The menu will be spaghetti and sausage

meatballs served with John Moran's

homemade red sauce. It will be complimented with green

beans, Italian-style tossed salad and garlic or pesto bread.

All of this for $6.00 per plate. We will also have the usual

variety of desserts you have come to expect for an

additional charge. We served this menu a few months ago

for a smaller group and we received rave reviews. No

promises, but perhaps we can arrange to see some photos

from the Rome pilgrimage.

Carry-outs available. Free Delivery to shut-ins within

Parish Boundaries. Hope to see you!!

ADORATION . . . COMMUNITY . . . THEOLOGY . . . SERVICE . . .

A C T S

ST. PETER ACTS RETREATS

MERCY RETREAT CENTER

Women’s Weekend:

February 3-6, 2011

Men's Weekend:

February 24-27, 2011

For more information or

to register for a retreat:

call Linda Doyle,

Ursuline Hall…822-1347

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS . . . Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 25th. Our whole parish

family is invited and encouraged to begin Thanksgiving Day by

celebrating Mass at 9:00AM. There will be no other Masses on

Thanksgiving Day. At this Mass we will have a non-perishable

food and paper products collection.

All parish offices will closed on Thursday, November 25th and

Friday, November 26th.

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Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 14, 2010

St. Peter’s Class of 2011 Invites You

To “The Windy City Warm-Up”

Inaugural

Chili Cook-off/Dinner FUNdraiser

Help support the class of 2011 for their annual spring trip to Chicago with Msgr. Jack Costello.

Date: Saturday December 4th, 2010 Time: 4:00-10:00pm Location: O’Donnell Parish Hall (St. Peter Gym and Cafeteria) Entertainment provided by: “PRETENSE” (band members include current STP student and graduates.)

CHILI ENTRIES- Awards will be given in 5 categories (best chicken, vegetarian, meat, spicy flavor, and overall flavor) All are invited to enter their famous or soon to be famous chili into the Inaugural STP Chili cook-off. Entries must be sent via e-mail to Kim Mueller-Mobley at kim630@charter.net or Cindy Grunik at cgrunik@yahoo.com no later than Wednesday Nov. 10th to reserve your spot. Please include: # of servings, ingredient list, name, phone, and e-mail. Limited space available, so please register early.

CHILDREN’S ART CONTEST—(age categories-K-2nd, 3rd-5th and 6th-7th) Theme: “A Day in Chicago” Size: No larger than 8 ½” x 11” Judges: STP Class of 2011 Original art work entries for children in K-7th must be submitted by Tuesday Nov.30th in the school lobby in the designated box. All children are invited to participate. Please put name and grade on back.

WARM-UP Donations of new and gently used winter outer wear will be collected by the STP 5th grade Girl Scout Troop 2519 at the door. The items collected will be donated to the “Little Bit Foundation”.

TICKETS Advance tickets will be sold- $6 for adults, $4 for students, and children under 5 FREE. Tickets may also be purchased at the door-$7 for adults, $5 for students. Advance sale dates Nov. 29th-Dec. 3rd at dismissal. They may also be purchased thru the school folder. Price includes chili, topping bar, plain hot dog, and dessert. Chicago style hot dogs with all the trimmings ($2.50)/ Beverages (beer, bottled water, and soda) sold separately.

SO……….Save the date for an evening of delicious food, fellowship, beautiful art work, music, and family fun!

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Please make checks payable to Class of 2011

NAME COST/TICKET QTY $ TOTAL

ADULT $6 STUDENT $4 UNDER 5 FREE

TOTAL $ ENCLOSED

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MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, November 15

6:45AM Anthony Ahrens

8:15AM Clare Burgett

Tuesday, November 16

6:45AM Curt Weingartner

8:15AM Art Beck, Jr.

Wednesday, November 17

6:45AM Carrie Ponzar

8:15AM Roger Morse

Thursday, November 18

6:45AM Estelle C. Polizzi

8:15AM Eugene E. Coughlin

Friday, November 19

6:45AM Toni Buzan

8:15AM Edward & Dorothy Bottom

Saturday, November 20

8:15AM Lucy Ann Walsh

5:00 PM Giulio Bernardi

Sunday, November 21

7:30AM Dr. Bill Haynes

9:00AM Margie Nockels

11:00AM People of St. Peter

6:00PM Roger Morse

MASS SERVERS

Saturday, November 20

5:00PM Molly O’Brien, Parker Pence,

Patrick Pence

Sunday, November 21

7:30AM Luke Barber, Grace Starrs

9:00AM Addie Jaudes, Maggie Loida

11:00AM Madeline Ohlms, Cameron Kell,

Caley Wilson

6:00PM Annie Hovater, Tony Cadice,

Michael Schrock

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Scheduled Eucharistic Minister - November 20/21

Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( )

Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister?

Call Jim Meady 314-849-1810.

Saturday, November 20

5:00PM: M. Bender, B. Hutcheson, M. A. Shepard,

L. Hollabaugh, A. Hennessey, E. Jennings,

S. Minowitz

Sunday, November 21

7:30AM: J. Shea, Sr. M. Kleffner, F. Johnston,

M. E. Campbell, K. Kelley, T. Booth,

L. Hackethal, J. Booth

9:00AM: G. Ionnetti, N. Ionnetti, K. Morgan, D. Cantwell,

(D. Nockels), (L. Etzkorn), (B. Gosser),

(J. Meady)

11:00AM: J. Kammer, M. Brown, P. Byorth, M. Raizman,

(K. Fotouhi), (G. Meesey), (M. Thomas),

(H. Bernsen)

6:00PM: A. Brent, P. Yerkes, L. Jensen, P. Killian,

B. Biele, S. Jensen, R. Gamble, K. Stillman

LECTORS Time First Lector Second Lector

Saturday, November 20

5:00PM Marion Blanchfield Bob Barrett

Sunday, November 21

7:30AM Kathy Manion Bob Perry

9:00AM Martha Broyles Matt Wilson

11:00AM Randy Krone Sharon Hartman

6:00PM Catherine Enslin

November 14, 2010

DURING THE HOLIDAYS REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES . . . with a daily Mass intention. Stop by the rectory office to

schedule a date.

WELCOME VISITORS We are happy you decided to worship with us today. Please

introduce yourself to Father following Mass in the Gathering

Area in the back of church. If you would like information about

registering as a new parish member please call Jay Ryan at 822-

1339 or contact the parish office (966-8600) for a registration

form.

The Welcoming Committee

ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK

Christian Community

HOMECARE *Light Housekeeping *Meal Preparation

*Bathing *Transportation

314-843-9673

Please support those who advertise in our church bulletin!

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION One of the best ways to honor and remember our loved ones who

have gone before us is to pray for them...especially at Mass but

also in Holy Hours of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.

"Our prayer for [the Holy Souls] is capable not only of helping

them, but also of making their intercession for us

effective." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 958)

For more information about Eucharistic Adoration or to sign up

for an hour, please call Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347.

HOURS CURRENTLY IN NEED OF AN ADORER Monday 8:00AM

Tuesday 7:00AM 7:00PM

Thursday 7:00AM 6:00PM

Friday 6:00PM

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St. Peter School News Thank you Veterans – Our school community celebrated the

wonderful service of our Veterans last Thursday with Mass at

8:15 and celebration in our gym afterwards. A special thanks

goes to Mrs. Laurentius and Mrs. Muller for leading this school-

wide effort to acknowledge those who have served so generously.

Kindergarten and Pre-School Information Night – November

17th at 7:00 p.m. Please join us for our information night. The

Pre-School Director and Kindergarten teachers will be presenting

an overview of our wonderful programs for the 2011-2012 school.

We will also review enrollment procedures. All prospective and

current parents are invited. Feel free to bring your infants if you

need to. Baby noise is always welcomed.

School Tours: We now have standing school tour times set

every Tuesday and Friday morning at 8:30AM. All

prospective parents and any other parishioners or guests are

welcome. Please call the school office at 314-821-0460 ext. 2 to

schedule your visit. If these times don’t work for you we can

schedule another time.

EARN AND LEARN OFFICE HOURS Monday, 6:30 - 7:30PM(when PSR is in session)

Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:00PM

Thursday, 8:15 - 9:30AM

Sunday, after 9:00AM Mass and before 11:00AM Mass

(approximately 10:00 - 10:55)

ST. PETER YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP Are you a parent with young children who'd like to meet more of

your peers? The St. Peter Young Families Group offers social,

spiritual and service activities for families with children under

school age. Visit www.stpeteryoungfamilies.com or e-mail

stpeteryoungfamilies@gmail.com to be added to our e-mail

distribution list for notification of upcoming events.

YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP Our next monthly rosary -

Monday, November 22, 2010

Have you ever wanted to say the rosary as a family but just

thought your kids were too little or would not pay attention?

Maybe you don't even remember how to say the rosary but might

if you were reminded. The Young Families group at St. Peter

Parish has decided to make saying the rosary a true family event!

We will meet in church the 4th Monday of each month from

6:30-7:00PM and say the rosary for a special intention. All you

need to bring is a rosary and your family. There is no need to

worry that your kids might be loud or not pay attention, all will

add to the overall meaningful prayer our families can offer.

SCHOOL LITURGY SCHEDULE November 18 St. Rose 8:15AM K-8

November 24 St. Andrew 8:15AM K-8

Dung-Lac, Companions

November 30 St. Andrew,

Apostle 8:15AM 4-8

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION. . . is an opportunity for those searching for deeper meaning in their

lives to meet regularly with a companion in faith. It is a

conversation to find their core relationship with God and what

God desires of them. Please call Mary Lou Bennett at 314-835-

1189 or email maryloubennett@hotmail.com.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 14, 2010 Sunday: Mal 3:19-20a/2 Thes 3:7-12/Lk 21:5-19

Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5/Lk 18:35-43

Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22/Lk 19:1-10

Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11/Lk 19:11-28

Thursday: Rv 5:1-10/Lk 19:41-44 or Acts 28:11-16,

30-31/Mt 14:22-33

Friday: Rv 10:8-11/Lk 19:45-48

Saturday: Rv 11:4-12/Lk 20:27-40

Next Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43

©Liturgical Publications Inc

FOR YOUR QUILTING NEEDS . . . Rely on St. Peter Quilters. We do patchwork and embroidered

tops. If necessary, we can assemble embroidered blocks into

beautiful quilt tops. Also, baby quilts for sale. For more

information, call Theresa at 314-821-8433.

THE GIVING TREE Please take an ornament from the Giving Tree

that will be in the Gathering Space beginning

Nov. 25, Thanksgiving Day. Help someone less

fortunate have a Blessed Christmas!

Please place your unwrapped gifts under the

Giving Tree. Gift Cards from Walmart, Target &

Shop N Save make an easy, very welcome gift.

All Gift Cards should be turned in at the

Rectory if possible.

Gifts are needed by Tuesday, December 7th.

If you are unable to get an ornament, please

consider purchasing toys, pajamas, games,

sheets, blankets or gift cards.

If you have a question, please contact Gerri or

John Meesey at 314.965.0592.

Kirkcare, New Covenant Ministries, YWCA

Headstart and the Giving Tree Ministry THANK

YOU in advance for your generosity.

The New Covenant Ministry is in need of used

furniture, especially beds & dressers - will pick

them up.

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“BOOK OF THE NAMES OF THE DEAD” The Book of the Names of the Dead will be placed in the front of

Church, on the right side, by the altar through the month of

November. Please pray for the repose of the souls of those who

have gone before us and for comfort for those who mourn.

“BEGINNING AGAIN” . . . of South County Catholic Churches is sponsoring an Annulment

Information Seminar, presented by Sr. Donna Fischer, SSND on

Sunday, November 14th from 6:00-8:00PM at Mary Mother of

the Church, 5901 Kerth Road in the Parish Hall below the church.

Sr. Donna has helped many through the annulment process and

will share her knowledge and provide an opportunity for

questions. There is no charge and childcare can be arranged with

advanced notice. For further information call Linda, 846-9730 or

Gail, 843-2565.

A HEALING MASS FOR THE SEPARATED AND DIVORCED offered by Beginning Again of South County, Sunday, December

5th, 6:00PM at Mary Mother of the Church, 5901 Kerth Rd. This

is a Sunday Mass with social to follow. Please call ahead if

childcare is needed. For further info call Gail, 843-2565 or

Linda, 846-9730.

A REMINDER REGARDING SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Sr. Mary Jacqueline Pratt, OSU can be reached at 314-686-1781

or mj.pratt@att.net.

TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has

loved us and given us everlasting encouragement and good hope

through his grace, encourage your hearts and strengthen them in

every good deed and word.” (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)

God wants us to know the joy of giving. Yet, being generous

takes strength and trust and grace. That’s why St. Paul reminds

us to turn to God every day for encouragement and guidance on

our stewardship journey.

Offertory for November 7, 2010

Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 1,922

431 Envelopes Returned $28,804.

Loose Donations $1,557.

MYSTAGOGY SUNDAY! SUNDAY, NOV. 21ST

10:15-11:15AM ST. PETER LIBRARY IN URSULINE HALL

Traditionally, Mystagogy is for all who just came into the

Catholic Church at the Easter vigil. These once-a-month sessions

at St. Peter provides an opportunity to share in each other's

spiritual journey. Even if you have been a Catholic since birth,

you may feel called to be a part of this group.

We will share the Gospel message, ask questions, and listen to

each other. This can give us another opportunity to grow together

as one body in our faith!

Here is the Mystagogy schedule for November:

November 21:

34th Sunday in Ordinary Time - CHRIST THE KING

If you have any questions, please contact Linda Doyle (Director,

Adult Faith Formation) or Kay Komotos (314-984-0054).

LUNCH AT KIRKWOOD HOUSE Come join us for lunch. A good, nutritious meal is served each

weekday at Kirkwood House, 385 S. Taylor at 11:30AM. The

price is $3.25. Call 314-965-1002 to make your reservation and

to find out what will be served on the day that you plan to come

for lunch.

SPECIAL EVENT CHOIR

Who: All parish youth, grades 5-8

What: Special Event Choir for

“Where the Promise Shines”

St. Peter Parish Advent Evening Prayer Service

Hosted by the St. Peter Parish Music Ministries

When: Friday, Dec. 17th, 6:00PM

Required Rehearsals:

(At least) Any TWO of these THREE

Thursday, Dec. 2 4:00-5:30PM

Thursday Dec. 9 4:00-5:30PM

Saturday, Dec. 11 9:30-11:00AM

Rehearsals will take place in church, directed by

members of the St. Peter Youth Ensemble and Mrs.

Bauer, assisted by Jean Schildz.

How to sign up: Parents or guardians who are

interested in their children taking part may sign up

by contacting Jean Schildz at jschildz@brick.net or

Carol Bauer cbauer@stpeterkirkwood.org.

TOILETRY DRIVE St. Peter Girl Scout Troop 98 is sponsoring a toiletry drive to

benefit Haven of Grace. This is an organization that helps

expectant mothers, who have no where else to go, set goals,

learn life skills and deliver healthy babies.

Please bring toiletry items such as: soap, shampoo (both adult

and baby,) toothpaste, deodorant, etc.

Girl Scouts will be in the gathering area before all masses to

collect items on November 20 and 21st.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

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ST. PETER WOMEN'S GUILD

Join us for dessert and drinks!

Woman's Guild Meeting

Tuesday, November 16th

7:00 to 9:00PM

in the school cafeteria.

We will be collecting

Christmas candy

for the December

food pantry.

THE TRAVELING VOCATIONAL CHALICE PROGRAM - TO PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

Many parishioners have signed up to take the chalice home and

display it in a place of honor, where it can be noticed by all

during the week. These parishioner (s) will pray around the

chalice every night for vocations to the priesthood and religious

life. Prayers for vocations will accompany the chalice.

Listed below are the dates and the families who will be taking

home the Traveling Vocational Chalice after the Sunday

11:00 Mass during the month of November:

November 7 Brigid Shea

November 14 Dave & Rosemary Augsburger

November 21 Matt & Margie Huggins

November 28 Dennis & Susan Buchheit

If you are interested in signing up for a week please call Cheryl

Elder at 314-965-1573 for more information.

PLEASE JOIN US! ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES! St. Peter Scout Troop hosts the annual Pancake Breakfast.

Join us for all the pancakes you can eat served piping hot.

Sunday, November 14, 8:00AM until 11:00AM.

All proceeds support Scout programs and projects.

Please pray for the safety and well being of the following loved

ones of our parishioners who have been called to military service:

Charles E. Williams II, US Army Warrant Officer, Cpl. John R.

Weber, III, USMC, Major Matthew Kelly, Pvt. Donald Robert

Marschall, Jr., Michael C. Wood, Army, Airman Joseph Sidlo,M/Sgt

Don Haga, A/C Christine Haga, 1st Lt. Colin Moran, Army, Sgt. Erik

Thompson, Warrant Officer Alicia G. Mejia-Adkins, Sgt. 1st Class

Michael Adkins, U.S. Army Capt. Nicholas Jablonski, USMC, L.

Cpl. Mark Nitz, USMC, USAF, COL David G. Bellon, USMC, Pfc.

David Schmiedeskamp, Pvt. David Michael Johnston, Capt. Mark

Jackson, IV and Ltc. D. A. Sims II, US Army.

Prayer List: Please pray for the following parishioners

who are in need of God’s healing presence:

Dorothy Puleo, Liam Kocher, Agnes Droppelman, Jack Morris,

Joshua Beck, Bob Hutcheson, Mary Bauer, Mary Fuegner,

Colleen Barrett, Mary Brueggeman, Jim Felling, Dorothy

Friedrich, Judy Collins, Olga Marden, Cornelia Schindler,

Charlene Henke, Scott Goddard, Stephanie Baer, Darrell

LaChance, Christopher Day, Addie Neal, Jesse Kinslow, Lou

Harms, Peg Brady, Sally Chenot, Mary Dykstra, Denise O’Rourke,

Rev. Gerald Palcheck, Wendel Folks, Mary McIntosh, Julie

Simpson, Doris Templemeyer, Cameron Elias, Dana Kras, Jane

Dubois, Maggie Brennan, Jessica Colter, David Shea, Patrick

McNamara, Bill Walborn, Dr. James O’Rourke, Virginia Saputo,

Allen Chott, Donna Friskel, and Bruce Van Keuren.

ST. PETER & PAUL SOUP KITCHEN The volunteers for St. Peter and Paul meals program in

Soulard fed 155 hungry guests on Wednesday November 3rd.

We had 16 volunteers to serve and help in the kitchen, 17

cooks made chicken casseroles at home and 10 other

parishioners provided side items for the meal. A special

thanks to Peg Callahan who collected dozens of blankets to

donate to the homeless men's shelter in the church basement of

St. Peter and Paul. We will continue to collect blankets for the

shelter until the end of March. If you have new or gently used blankets to donate you may drop them off at Mary Raizman's

home at 311 Weston Oaks on the front porch and she will get

them down to the shelter.

If you are interested in becoming involved with this ministry,

please contact Mary Raizman at mraizman@charter.net.

Please remember the deceased and their loved ones in your

prayers:

Allegra Ladendecker

Walter Dayhuff, husband of Eva Dayhuff

Rita Smith, wife of Lewis Smith

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PEACE IN MOTION . . . Tai chi, qigong, mindful movement, and contemplative

movement are gentle forms of exercise and stress reduction

that improve balance, blood pressure, immunity and an

overall sense of well being. Each class ends with a guided

meditation. Classes are held Monday at 5:30PM and

Thursday at 9:00AM in Ursuline Hall. Classes are $5 per

person per class, pay as you go, and led by Susan Marting.

Try it…you’ll be glad you did!

Knights Corner The Knights of Columbus

is a Catholic Fraternal Brotherhood.

The four basic principles that guide the Knights of

Columbus are

Charity–Fraternity–Unity–Patriotism

Some of our activities include:

BBQ

St Peter’s booth

St. Elizabeth’s Fair booth

St. Gerard Fall Fest

Green Tree Festival

Sports Trivia night

Tootsie Roll drive for Cardinal Glennon

Hospital

Old News Boys Day

Adopt-a-Family for Christmas

Adopt-a-Patrol for troops

Pro-Life march in Washington

Women’s Auxiliary is active with bingo, Halloween party

and bunko.

If you are a Catholic man over the age of 18 and would like

to become a Knight, contact

Dave Renard at 314-581-7111 darenard@earthlink.net

or

Tom Dougherty at 314-422-4342

tjdougherty@sbcglobal.net.

Christmas Adopt-A-Family – We Need You!

It’s time once again for our annual adopt a

family program, sponsored by the St. Peter

Beyond Housing Ministry.

We have accepted a total of twelve area

families this year. All of the families have

children, all are struggling. All are working

towards independence through the services of

Beyond Housing and the support of people like you.

Our goal is provide new clothing items and items from a “wish

list” for each person in every family.

There are many ways you can help:

Adopt an entire family with a group of friends, neighbors or

other members of a parish ministry. Adopt one member of a family. Purchase items all families can use like towels, sheets,

kitchen supplies, etc. Donate gift cards for gasoline or for grocery, discount or

home supply stores.

Contact Julie Bruns at juliebruns@sbcglobal.net or 314-803-7855

for more information.

ATTENTION ST. PETER TEENS: DO YOU NEED SERVICE HOURS?

The St. Peter Beyond Housing Ministry could use 10-12 teen

volunteers to help us with our “Breakfast with Santa” activity for

children in the Beyond Housing program. The event will be

Saturday, December 4 and we would need you from

approximately 8:00AM – 1:00PM at Beyond Housing’s

community center in Pagedale (we can assist with transportation

if needed). Your work will include assisting with set-up, face

painting, helping the children with craft activities and pictures

with Santa, serving breakfast and clean-up. If you are interested,

contact Julie Bruns at juliebruns@sbcglobal.net or 314-803-7855.

YOGA FOR FLEXIBILITY SERIES These yoga classes provided by Optimal Lifestyles, Inc. will build

flexibility, strength, and balance. Learn stress management

techniques to quiet the mind, increase concentration, and build

body confidence.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bring your yoga mat and any

props you have. This Hatha Yoga class is for all levels.

Date: Wednesdays: November 3, 10, 17

(No class night before Thanksgiving)

Time: 6:30PM - 7:30PM

The cost will be $15.00 for a three (3) week session.

Location: St. Peter Ursuline Hall - in the Library

Scholarship money is available for those who need it. To register,

please drop by Ursuline Hall or call Cathy Herrmann at 314-822-

1347. The $15.00 is due at the first session November 3, 2010.

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November 14, 2010

Thanks for Giving

Parish Blood Drive

The next St. Peter Parish Blood Drive is coming up in just two

weeks, Sunday, November 28th from 8am to 1pm in the

O’Donnell Parish Center.

Sign ups are this weekend after all the masses. As always, if you

missed making an appointment, or have questions about

eligibility, contact me:

Charles Lucier

314-302-5425

clucier@sbcglobal.net

Or sign up on-line: www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use sponsor

code 9246.

Please remember to eat well BEFORE you donate. If you have a

donor card, please bring that; otherwise, bring a photo ID/driver’s

license.

Help make this the best St. Peter Parish Blood Drive ever!

Donate, AND bring a friend to do the same. You’ll both be

treated to McArthur’s Bakery goodies!

KIRK CARE CHRISTMAS COLLECTION This year we will again have a food collection at the 9:00AM Mass on Thanksgiving Day. The food will go toward the Christmas

food box distribution for those in need in our area. We are asking for donations of non-perishable food and paper products.

Any checks should be placed in an envelope marked for Kirk Care.

The food will be picked up on Thursday, December 9. Food donations brought after Thanksgiving should be placed in the rear West

entrance of Church any time the Church is open. NO CLOTHES PLEASE.

St. Vincent de Paul and Kirk Care share the food pantry and both will be working hard during the Christmas season and throughout the

coming year to help those in need among us. Your continued generosity makes this possible. A list of suggested items is shown below:

Spam Peanut Butter Spaghetti and Sauce Beef Stew Jelly Canned Vegetables

Ravioli Canned Fruits Macaroni & Cheese Cereal Tuna Boxes of Pasta

Pork & Beans Baked Beans Rice

Paper products such as Kleenex and Toilet Tissue.

Our Sincere Thanks.

RELIGIOUS GIVE THANKS Women and men religious throughout the country offer

heartfelt thanks for your donation to the Retirement Fund

for Religious. Your gift makes a tangible difference in the

lives of thousands of senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and

religious order priests.

STS. TERESA & BRIDGET FOOD PANTRY (FR. GARY’S PARISH)

THE NEXT DELIVERY DATE IS MONDAY NOVEMBER 15TH

Thanksgiving is days away!! NOVEMBER 15th, this Monday is

St. Peter’s day to deliver our offering so that others will also

enjoy a Day of Thanks. We can’t let them down, please be

generous.

A special THANK YOU to The Backer, Biele and Augsberger

families, they all made the November delivery possible. Don’t

forget to check out Frgary.com.

DROP OFF LOCATION ~

Candy and John Behl, 319 East Adams, Kirkwood (block and a

half east of the YMCA). Please donate cans that are no larger

than 30 ounces, anything larger is difficult to carry for all of us.

A SPECIAL REQUEST FROM FR. GARY . . .

OLD CARS NEEDED: Sts. Teresa & Bridget parish is very busy

with many projects in North city, having transportation is a

necessity. Check out Fr. Gary's web site, "frgary.com".

Planning to trade an old car and willing to donate it? A tax

donation letter of the Blue Book value will be issued to donors.

Please contact: Sts. Teresa & Bridget Parish, 314-371-1190.

The Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Kirkwood invite the good folks from

St. Peter to our “Creating a GREEN

Holiday” evening event Tuesday,

November 30th at 7:00PM. Caring for

God’s Creation is important all year long.

How do we be mindful of this part of our

faith while engaging in our cultural holiday

traditions of celebrating and gift-giving?

Come to an enjoyable, fun and informative evening here at the

sister’s offices just down Clay from St. Peter Church at 335 S.

Kirkwood Rd. Please RSVP by calling 314-965-3700.