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. Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020

Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020

Phone: 314-781-1199 www.epiphanystl.org

Epiphany of Our Lord

Catholic Church 6596 Smiley Avenue

St. Louis, Missouri 63139

Pastor The Rev. Michael Rennier michaelrennier@gmail.com

Music Director Elizabeth Wildman

Plant Manager John Ellison johnellison11@aol.com

Parish Secretary Trish Nerviani

Staff

Mass & Sacraments Sunday Masses: 8:00 am, 10:30 am &

6:30 pm

(A traditional Latin Mass is celebrated on the 1st Sunday of each month at 6:30 pm.)

Weekday Masses

Monday through Friday: 8:00 am

Tuesday Evening Mass: 6:30 pm

Saturday Masses 8:00 am and 4:00 pm

Exposition and Benediction of the

Blessed Sacrament

Thursdays 7:15-8 pm (with reception

for young adults after - hosted by

Spirit and Truth St. Louis)

Sacrament of Penance:

Saturday, 7:30-7:50 am

Sundays, 10-10:20 am & 6-6:20 pm

Tuesdays, 6-6:20 pm OR by appointment

Baptisms: Contact the parish office to

Register.

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

Thank you to Dr. Stephen Fahrig for his thoughtful spiritual reflection at our Lenten Evening of Recollection. Several pa-rishioners have commented on how good it was. Sign of Peace I've been noticing some parishioners who, in the midst of flu season and concerns over the coronavirus, are not comfortable with shaking hands or hugging during the sign of peace. I would not advise anyone to be afraid or overly concerned about these illnesses, but a bit of prudence is warranted, and if we can make coming to Mass a more welcom-ing experience I would like to do that. Starting this Sunday, until the news about various pandemics calms down, I won't make the invitation to exchange the sign of peace in the pews. As in previous years, feel free to exchange the sign of peace among your family. For those who are wondering, this second part of the sign of peace is optional and the Archdio-cese has encouraged the priests to omit it for now. The Easter Egg Hunt this year is Saturday, April 11 at 11am. If you would like to make any donations of candy or small toys such as sidewalk chalk, bubbles, or stickers, I would be grateful. It takes a while to put all the candy into the eggs, which is why I start making the donation request so early. Thank you!

Fr. Michael

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MICHAEL

April 5 – Palm Sunday April 7, 7:15pm - Stations of the Cross April 9, 8am – Morning Prayer April 9, 7pm – Holy Thursday Mass April 10, 8am – Morning Prayer April 10, 3pm – Stations of the Cross April 10, 7pm – Good Friday April 10, 8:30pm – Tenebrae April 11, 8am – Morning Prayer April 11, 11am – Easter Egg Hunt April 11, 8pm - Easter Vigil Mass April 12, Easter April 19, 10:30am – 1st Communion Mass Also remember that every Thursday night at 7pm there's a Bible study (see elsewhere in the bulle-tin for details) And, every Thursday night from 7:15-8 pm the Young Adults host Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament (young adults are particularly encouraged to participate, but people of all ages are welcome)

April 7 at 7:15 pm

April 10 at 3 pm

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows “We Were There” Tuesday, April 7, 7:30 pm—Church of Our Lady of the Snows Experience the scriptural Way of the Cross in a unique way through this inspiring theatrical presentation. Find yourself immersed in the Passion story through prayer, stirring music and emotional portrayals of firsthand accounts from those who were intimately involved with the Crucifixion. Cost: Free, donations accepted. For more information, call 618-394-6276 Snows.org/holyweek

The Shroud of Turin Why this Face? All are invited to attend a conference on the Shroud of Turin. Learn about the scientific and medical aspects of the Shroud. Options are available to attend in person, or via webinar, on Saturday April 25 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Car-dinal Rigali Center. Featured speakers are Father John Nickolai and Mark Antonacci. Registration and details are at http://www.archstl.org/turin. Sponsored by the Office of Consecrated Life, the Institute for Theological Encoun-ter with Science and Technology (ITEST), and the St. Louis Guild of the Catholic Medical Association.

Lent 101 Looking to get more out of Lent this year? Join the Archdiocese of St. Louis in a week-ly email designed to help you reflect on what God is call-ing you to, no matter where you are in your faith jour-ney! Text message LENTSTL (all one word) to 84576 to

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Living our Faith

Stewardship “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again.” (John 4:13)

Jesus reminds us that material things, even something as basic as water, can never satisfy us for long. When we build our lives around material possessions, we always want more. True Joy and Peace only come when we follow Jesus; when we become more “God-centered” and less “self-centered.”

Pro-Life Matters It now seems undeniable that once we cross the fundamental moral line that prevents us from treating any fellow human being as a mere object of research, there is no stopping point. The only moral stance that affirms the human dignity of all of us in reaffirming, precisely in this context of embryonic stem cell research, that “the killing of innocent human creatures, even if carried out to help others, constitutes an absolutely unaccepta-ble act” (Pope John Paul II, The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) Forty Days For Life Campaign As described on the Coalition for Life St. Louis website: “Once again, our community will be one of many cities from coast to coast joining together for the 40 Days for Life campaign. 40 Days for Life is an intensive effort designed to raise awareness, save lives, bring healing, and lead our nation to repentance for the sin of abortion through three com-ponents: •40 days of prayer and fasting •40 days of peaceful vigil •40 days of community outreach.” To learn more or adopt-a-day for your parish, school, or group, please contact the Coalition at (314) 827-4039 or info@coalitionforlifestl.com, or visit online at: https://www.coalitionforlifestl.com/40-days-for-life/ Peaceful, prayerful witness takes place at Planned Parenthood on Forest Park Avenue. Call Marilyn or Gerry Unger at 645-3483 with questions or for more information. Helpers Mass & Rosary: Join us Saturday March 21 at the Cathedral Basilica on Lindell at 8 AM for the monthly Helpers Mass & Rosary. After mass we will process to Planned Parenthood to pray the Rosary to end abortions. This is a peace-ful showing of our faith to save babies. Project Rachel & Project Joseph: The services of Project Rachel and Project Joseph are available to anyone who has been wounded by an abortion experience and is seeking healing. Services include: free, confidential, professional counseling, monthly spiritual support group meetings, healing re-treats, spiritual direction, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Call 314-792-7565. Project Rachel Meeting: Thursday March 26th at 7:00 PM is the monthly meeting of "In His Name" a support group for any woman negatively impacted by an abortion experience. Contact Marisol 314-792-7451 mpfaff@archstl.org or STLprojectrachel.org. for more information about the group and location. Project Joseph Meeting: Next Meeting Monday April 6th 7:00 PM. For more information about the group or location contact Chuck 314-974-6787 craymir@sbcglobal.net or STLprojectjoseph.org

Lenten Day Of Recollection… Parishioners, their guests, and all throughout the Archdiocese are invited to join Archbishop Robert Carl-son and the clergy of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis for a Lenten Day of Recollection and Reconciliation on Saturday, April 4, 2020. This special day of reflection, recollection, and reconciliation begins at 10:00 am, and includes two spir-itual conferences led by Archbishop Carlson. Each con-ference will be followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Rec-onciliation. The afternoon conference will also be fol-lowed by Stations of the Cross. The day will end with evening vespers at 4:30 pm and the celebration of Mass at 5:00 pm. All conferences and prayer will be held in the Cathedral Basilica, with lunch provided for all in Boland Hall. This gathering is free (good will offerings to help offset the cost of lunch will be gratefully accepted). Though a free event, organizers request advance regis-tration to properly prepare for lunch. To register or for additional information, please contact Mary Ann Fox at 314-373-8208.

Cancelled Retreat L'Arche St. Louis had been advertising widely for our retreat that was planned to be March 20-21st. Unfortunately our speaker Sue Mosteller is unable to trav-el in from Canada due to health con-

cerns and risk of coronavirus. So, we are cancelling the event. Sorry for the inconvenience if you had made plans to attend or had already invited others.

The Song of Mark The last weekend in March, mu-sicians from Christ the King, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Joan of Arc and other area parishes will present a sa-cred musical, “The Song of

Mark.” You are invited to be there for this production, which will be presented Friday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Parish in South City and Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ the King in University

Welcome Committee Members Needed Do you enjoy meeting new people, especially fellow parishioners? If so, we need you. Welcoming Commit-tee members meet with new parishioners to give them a glimpse of what our parish has to offer, as well as drop off a bag of Epiphany goodies. Please call Trish at the parish office to volunteer or for more in-formation, 314-781-1199.

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Liturgies & Schedules

Sunday, March 15

• Following all Masses - Donut Sunday, Gym

• 9:00 am - Bible Study, CMR

• 10:30 am - Liturgy with Children, RBB

Third Sunday of Lent, March 15 8:00 am Elizabeth Carter 10:30 am Sean & Don Welby 6:30 pm Parishioners

Monday, March 16 8:00 am Katherine Mulroy

Tuesday, March 17 8:00 am Jay Vonier 6:30 pm Mary Hennessy Vance

Wednesday, March 18 8:00 am Rev. Edward Gallagher, SA

Thursday, March 19 8:00 am Cathy LaShure (Health & Blessings)

Friday, March 20 8:00 am John B. Leuthen

Saturday, March 21 8:00 am Robert Chesnut 4:00 pm Mary Lawler (Conversion & Sanctification)

Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 22 8:00 am Sr. Carol Kopff 10:30 am Mary Ann Morrow 6:30 pm Parishioners

Mass Intentions For The Week Our Parish This Week

Monday, March 16

• 7:30 am -- 5:00 pm - GSA, AR, Gym, Msgr. Sullivan Field & UH

• 10:00 am - Ladies Guild Card Social, AR

• 7:00 pm - Boy Scouts, Upper Hall

Saturday, March 21

Tuesday, March 17

• 7:30 am -- 5:00 pm - GSA, AR, Gym, Msgr. Sullivan Field & UH

• 6:30 pm - PSR, AR, Church, UH & Gym

Wednesday, March 18

• 7:30 am -- 5:00 pm - GSA, AR, Gym, Msgr. Sullivan Field & UH

Thursday, March 19

• 7:30 am -- 5:00 pm - GSA, AR, Gym, Msgr. Sullivan Field & UH

• 7:00 pm - Lenten Study Group, CMR

• 7:30 pm - Spirit and Truth St. Louis Fellowship, Rectory

Friday, March 20

• 4:30-7:00 pm - Fish Fry, Gym

• 3:30-6:30 pm - Dance, UH

Sunday, March 22

• 9:00 am - Bible Study, CMR

• 10:30 am - Liturgy with Children, RBB

Monday - Saturday March 16-21

• 7:30 am - Rosary, Church

Please Pray For the Homebound & Sick Of Our Parish

Readings for the week of March 15

Our Offering For the Week Of March 7-8, 2020

Sunday Collection General Fund ........... $2,799.00 General Fund Loose ..... $245.50 General Fund Online .. $1,777.00 Total ................... $4,821.50

Easter Flowers ............. $85.00 Maintenance & Repair $345.00 M&R Online ................. $70.00 SVDP ...................... $200.00 Online ..................... $160.00 Votive ....................... $24.00 Tuition Assistance Online $50.00 ..... $1,416.00(YTD) Endowment Fund ................ $ ................ $(YTD)

In your kindness, please pray for the repose of the soul of Virginia “Ginny” Bettlach, our parishioner; and Stewart Hilton, son of Gregory Hilton. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace.

May Our Dearly Departed Rest in Peace

Toni Berberich Anita Gilliam Tracy Limpert

Lou Tacchi Joan Huelsmann Larry Lopez

LaSheryl Hackenwerth

Nanette McPherson

Deacon James Tetreault

Ben McPherson Todd McPherson Sherry McPherson

Jack McPherson Ethan Sonderman

Sharon Huck Daniel Barr

Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4 [cf. Ps 42:3]/Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [6a]/Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 [12a]/Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11 and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13 -17, 34-38

Cardinal Glennon College's Annual Trivia Night! This year, our Trivia Night will be on Saturday, April 25th at 7:00 at St. Joseph's in Cottleville. Come support the formation of your future priests! For more information or to register, go to kenrick.edu/trivia-night/

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Parish Community News, Notes & Events

Summer Softball League

St Luke's Parish (Bellevue & 40 in Rich-mond Heights) is accepting new teams for Men's Friday Night Rec Softball. The league has a 40+ year history, and the field has a concession stand. $100 dis-count for new teams entering. Ideal for

Parish Men's Club or just your group of friends. Contact Tim at 314-575-7776

Lenten Fish Fry Thank you to eve-ryone who has continued to support our fish fries!

thank you, once again, to all of our dessert makers. Desserts are needed weekly. Donations are greatly appreciat-ed and can be dropped off any time be-fore the start of Fish Fry on Friday.

Volunteers are on hand as early as 8 am.

2020 Fish Fry Schedule - Remaining Fridays March 20 & 27

April 3

Dinners are served A la Carte and will be sold in the gym from 4:30—7:00 pm. Our Menu includes: Catfish, Pollock, Cod, Shrimp (All our fish is fried), Mac & Cheese, Spaghetti, oil & vinegar and creamy Coleslaw, Three Bean Salad, Beets, Corn, Green Beans, sliced Bread, French Bread, Jell-o, and Homemade Desserts!

Arrive Early for the best selection!

Mark your calendars...Epiphany’s Flea Market will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, 2020. Save the date and your donations. More information to come!

Flea Market

Blind Trivia The Annual Trivia Night benefiting United States Association for Blind Athlete Missouri Chapter is April 4th at Epiphany gymnasium. Doors open at 6 pm and games start at 7 pm. $20 per person. For more infor-mation contact, tom Culliton at 482-3295

Run for the Roses Trivia Night Saturday, April 18, 2020: 9th Annual Run for Roses Trivia Night / Silent Auction, sponsored by The Rose Foundation, whose mission is to raise funds for a CURE for CYSTIC FI-BROSIS. Where: TASK. 980 Horan Dr. Fenton 63026. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $25 per person / Tables of 8 before April 3, then fee increases to $30. Beer and soda are provid-ed. For Reservations: Please call Linda Caul at 314-952-7944 or send check, payable to: The Rose Foundation, 2702 Bloomfield Dr., St. Louis, MO 63129. Trivia present-ed by www.triviafunhouse.com. Please check out our website: www.runforroses.com.

Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Council #903 will be hosting a Diaper Drive for the Diaper Bank, starting March 8th thru March 29. All sizes are needed. There will be a box in the back of church for your donation. All donations are greatly appreciated!

Grab a Record Today

Help support our Parish's senior ministry, Lindenwood Ar-ea Senior Ministry (LASM), by donating a silent auction item for their upcoming Spring Fling fundraiser. Simply Choose a record from the board at the main church entrance, purchase the recommended item and drop it off to the church office or LASM office by April 9th or mail it to LASM at 6401 Scanlan Ave., St Louis, MO 63139. LASM supports our Parish's seniors by providing social and educational programming, medical transportation, house-hold repair/maintenance assistance, 1:1 Christian care giving through Stephen Ministry and a monthly newsletter full of resources. You can contact the LASM office at 647-4591 to receive further information or to make a referral. Save the date for the LASM Spring Fling: Saturday, April 25th from 4:30 to 8pm right here at Epiphany! Thank you for your generosity!

Spring Quilt Social , Our lady of Sorrows

Church Parish Center. Sunday, March 29, 2020. Doors open at 10:30 am; Games start at 1:00 pm. Spring Quilt Raffle, Basket Raffle, Pot of Gold, Instant Bingo, Sleep-ers, Attendance Prizes and Refreshments. Bring your daubers! Sponsored by Our Lady of Sorrows Women’s Guild.

Hanbell Concert The Saint Louis Archdiocesan Handbell Choir will per-form a concert on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 2 pm at Saint Louis Abbey, 500 South Mason Road, St. Lou-is, MO 63141. The concert is co-sponsored by the Ab-bey and St. Anselm Parish. The concert will feature original handbell compo-sitions, transcriptions of classical works and hymn ar-rangements, including music for the Lenten season. The Choir was featured on a CD “Angels Bending Near the Earth” with Scott Kennebeck, Emily Truckenbrod and John Walsh. The choir plays for Mass on a regular basis at the Cathedral Basilica and parishes in the Archdiocese. The Choir is an important part of major Archdiocesan Mass-es at the Cathedral. They have also performed at wed-dings, the St. Louis History Museum, The St. Louis Art Museum, Fontbonne University and Christmas events including the popular “Christmas at the Cathedral”. The thirteen members of the choir come from throughout the Archdiocese of St. Louis and is under the direction of Burnell Hackman. Kay Gundy, a mem-ber of our parish, rings with the choir. The community is invited. For photos please visit: https://bhackman.net/arch-bells/