St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish

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Second Sunday of Advent, December 8, 2013
St. Charles Borromeo
St. Charles, Missouri
est. 1791
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
601 N. 4th, St. Charles, MO 63301
Parish Vision Statement:
We are the parish that, through our communion with Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit:
Welcomes all; Celebrates our unity, diversity, and traditions; Uses God’s gifts to
serve and teach others and be the face of Jesus Christ in the Community.
Parish Office:
School Office:
Religious Education Office:
Latino Ministry:
St. Vincent DePaul Society:
Founded 1791
636-946-1893
636-946-2713
636-946-2916
636-946-1893
636-925-1616
www.borromeoparish.com
www.borromeoschool.com
email: [email protected]
email: [email protected]
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Pastoral Staff:
Father John Reiker, Pastor: [email protected]
Father Bob Menner, Associate Pastor: [email protected]
Father Don Schramm, Senior Associate: [email protected]
Deacon Don McElroy, Deacon
Deacon Fred Haehnel, Deacon
Jorge Perez, Deacon in Training
Mrs. Silvina Baez, Latino Ministry
Mrs. Becca McCullough, Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Peggy Dupree, Office Manager
Ms. Becky Sanchez, Office Secretary
Mrs. Ann Hoffman, 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, Hispanic Choir
Mr. Sam Plummer, Youth Ministry
Mr. Ron Weisar, Parish Council Chairperson
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
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Sacrament of Baptism:
Arrangements made after parental instruction.
Call the parish office for more information.
Sacrament of Matrimony:
Contact the parish office six months prior to
wedding to begin preparations
Weekdays: 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Holy Days of Obligation: watch the bulletin
National Holidays: 9:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Third Mondays, 8:30am to 6:30pm
Parish Office Business Hours
Perpetual Help Devotions:
Tuesdays following the 8:00 a.m. Mass
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bulletin deadline: Monday 10:00 a.m.
Parish Hall Rental:
Neal or Pat at 636-949-9722 (gym)
Peggy at 636-946-1893 (café)
[email protected]
OUR WARM WELCOME TO ALL!
We welcome all who come and worship with us. If you wish to join our parish faith family, or have a change in your contact information, kindly complete this form. You can return it to the Rectory, place in in the collection, or give it to a Priest or Deacon.
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DID YOU KNOW?
In 1521 the Aztec Empire fell to the
Spanish forces. Less than 20 years
later, 9 million people who had
professed a polytheistic and human
sacrificing religion were converted
to Christianity. What happened in
those times to produce such an incredible and historically unprecedented conversion?
In 1531 a “Lady from Heaven” appeared to a humble Native American at Tepeyac, a hill that lies northwest of present day Mexico City.
She identified herself as the “ever
virgin Holy Mary, Mother of the
True God for whom we all live,
creator of all things, Lord of heaven
and earth.”
She made a request for a church to
be built on the site. When the
Bishop hesitated and requested a
sign, the Mother of God obeyed
without a question to the Church’s
local bishop. She sent her native
messenger to the top of the hill in
mid-December to gather an assortment of roses for him.
She also left us an image of herself
imprinted miraculously on the native’s tilma, a poor quality cactus
cloth which should have deteriorated within 20 years. Now, 482
years later, it shows no sign of deterioration and the image defies all
scientific explanations of its origin.
It apparently reflects in its eyes what
was before her in 1531.
There is reason to believe that the
Tepeyac Mary came in her glorified
body and arranged the roses in Juan
Diego’s tilma with her physical
hands. It is a fact that makes her
apparition unique.
A seemingly unending list of miracles, cures and interventions are attributed to her. Yearly 18-20 million pilgrims visit the basilica making
it Christianity’s most visited sanctuary.
Altogether, twenty-five Popes have
honored Tepeyac Mary as “Our
Lady of Guadalupe,” and Pope John
Paul 11 visited her sanctuary four
times. During his 1999 visit, he declared her to be “Patroness of All
the Americas,” (both North and
South America) and December 12th
to be a liturgical Holy Day for the
South American continent.
During that same visit, Pope John
Paul 11 named her to be the special
protector of the innocent lives of
children, most especially those children in danger of not being born.
Please join our Mass of Celebration and the fiesta to honor
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, PATRONESS OF THE AMERICAS
Thursday, December 12
Mass begins at 6:00pm, especial Fiesta in the Gym immediately following
All children are invited to join in the Offertory procession. Everyone participating is asked to bring a single
rose (any color) which will be placed in a vase at the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Please provide desserts for the fiesta by bringing them to the gym before Mass.
After the meal we will have a raffle of some beautiful items picturing Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Questions? Call the church office 946-1893.
A Custom Surrounding the Feast of Virgen de las Americas
From December 3rd through the 11th we have a novena in different homes. Every night at 6:00 we gather for
prayer and a time of faith sharing. On the 11th after the novena, we come back to the church or parish office
for prayer. At midnight we gather around the outside Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe asking for her intercession with prayer and song. We come back inside and pray until 6:30am when we sing “Mañanitas,” which is a
happy birthday wish and petition for her protection in the coming year. Then in the evening we celebrate the
Holy Mass as a Guadalupana family in our Borromeo Church at 6:00pm. ALL ARE INVITED to celebrate this
most special feast with us at Mass and the fiesta to follow in the gym.
Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo Parish!
 FROM THE PASTOR’S PEN
SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT
WREATH PRAYER

AN ADVENT REFLECTION
Our hope is in the coming of the Lord
(light two purple candles)
Let us pray: that we may experience fully the peace of
Christ.
(pause for silent prayer)
Father in Heaven, the day draws near when
the birth of Your Son will make radiant the
night of the waiting world. May His quiet
coming fill us with true inner peace. Amen.
The readings for the Second Sunday of Advent focus
on John the Baptist. He stands in the desert, roughly
clothed, ascetic, stark, a prophet preaching a message of
power. The One is coming, he says, Repent!
John the Baptist is not the only saint we celebrate
during Advent. The Calendar is full of holy men and
women who, like John, call us to conversion and hope
through the most powerful witness of all: our lives.
Lord Jesus, I hear the call of John the Baptist. I come to
You in sorrow for my sins, open to Your grace. Help me be a
prophet of God’s Word and Will to our world today.
ADVENT PEACE PONDERINGS:
PEACE IN MY SCHOOL
OR WORKPLACE
GOOD NEWS OF JESUS WORKING
IN OUR BORROMEO FAMILY
In today’s Isaiah passage, read aloud the absurd
combinations of animals and their strange behavior.
Starting with “the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb,”
read thru to “the baby shall play by the viper’s den.”
These outrageous examples in nature of making peace
and getting along with others are supposed to get our
attention. As Catholics we believe Christ’s birth means
peace has arrived, but we need to spread it.
 How can we be peacemakers at school? At work?
Advent-ure in Peace
Can you imagine possibilities you would not have
thought possible before reading this? For example,
could you invite the loner to join your lunch table this
week at school? Think of an “impossible” situation.
Can you imagine a peaceful solution? Can you be the
one to bring the peace?
Peacemaker’s Prayer
Loving God,
We know all things are possible with you.
Show us the possibilities where we might bring
peace each day.
Amen.
Anna Johnson, a Freshman at Incarnate Word Academy, was nominated and selected as a Mission Model
for the month of October 2013. She was chosen because
she is learning and practicing Incarnate Word Academy’s Core Belief of following the example of Jesus,
shown in how she relates to others. She is kind, polite,
and helpful. She cheerfully volunteers for tasks at
school and also at the soup kitchen with her parish family.
We are proud of Anna for demonstrating this mission in her daily life. We hope you have the opportunity
to congratulate her on this significant accomplishment.
“THANK YOU” FROM OUR
BOLIVIAN BROTHERS & SISTERS
Thank you for your generous support for the Latin
America Apostolate and Maria Reina! Our total donation of $6724.45 is a great help for this missionary work.
Your generous support will assist our St. Louis Priest
Missionaries to continue their missionary work and pastoral care for the people of Bolivia.
You might enjoy a reflection on his missionary work
that our newest Missionary in the Latin America Apostolate, Fr. Timothy Noelker, wrote recently:
From “Take Out: Family Faith on the Go”
For more Advent family resources, check out
www.osvparish.com
“My first year in the Latin America Apostolate has provided
me with countless opportunities to share the Gospel and the
joy of knowing Christ. Activities such as helping to establish
a youth ministry program in Parroquia Maria Reina, teaching
Please pray for our loved ones who are
hospitalized or ill, including:
Homebound, Critically Ill or in the Hospital?
Annie Blume, Danny Garcia
all who are dealing with long term illnesses
and for the intentions on our Borromeo Prayer Tree
If you are homebound and wish to receive the Eucharist,
or receive a visit while in the hospital, please call Mary
Kutchback at 946-9758 or the parish office at 946-1893.
in the archdiocesan seminary,, and helping prepare couples for
the Sacrament of Holy Matrmony allow me to see Christ in
the people whom I serve. This blessing, along with the fact
that Christ continually transforms the service done for Him
into blessings for the one serving, provide me with a deepening understanding of the mystery of living in communion
with the Lord. For two years serving as a priest in St. Louis, I
thought that I could not be happier, but living in Bolivia provides unique opportunities for service which have brought me
an even deeper joy. When visiting isolated communities in
the altiplano, the gratitude at seeing a priest is palpable.
Spending time with children who participate in a tutoring and
meal program at Maria Reina is one of my favorite responsibilities. Their appreciation for a kind word, encouragement,
or just being present, is overwhelming and humbling. So too
is gratitude expressed by the homebound who too frequently
live in isolation—even if they live in the same house as their
family. Not that the Bolivian culture does not cherish family
life; it does, but far too often the reality remains far from the
ideal. Listening to the joys and pains, hopes and fears of many,
especially the youth and the elderly, assures me of the value of
the compassion that Christ so often showed to others—and
continues to show today. Although the privilege of physically
serving in the foreign missions may not be available to all, the
means to support the missions are. Thank you for your
prayers, sacrifices and generosity which allow the Gospel to be
shared with our brothers and sisters in Christ!”
Your support for the Latin America Apostolate is
helping Fr. Noelker, along with Fr. Pat Hayden, Fr. Jim
Michler, and Bishop Casey to share the message of the
Gospel in Bolivia.
Joke of the Week
After the christening of his baby brother in church, Jason
sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His
father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally,
the boy replied, “That preacher said he wanted us
brought up in a Christian home, and I wanted to stay
with you guys.”
A mother invited some people to dinner. At the table,
she turned to their six-year-old daughter and said,
“Would you like to say the blessing?” “I wouldn’t know
what to say,” the girl replied. “Just say what you hear
Mommy say,” the mother answered.
The daughter
bowed her head and said, “Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?”
Share the Gospel,
the Good News of Jesus and His Borromeo Family!
Your brother in Jesus,
Father John
Bulletin Deadlines for December
Due to the Christmas holidays, we have a very tight
schedule to submit the bulletin for printing. Please
note these dates:
December 15 bulletin:
articles no later than December 9
January 5 bulletin:
As usual, bulletin articles can be submitted either by
email to [email protected] or fax to 9465598.
We offer our prayerful sympathy to the family
of Mary Ann Kuhlmann, and to Pam Montgomery on the death of her mother Flo Vierdag. May they, and all the faithful departed,
rest in peace.
Our Lady of Guadalupe—December 12
Bilingual Mass for the entire parish at 6:00pm
Fiesta Meal in the gym after Mass (bring dessert)
Church Decorating—December 15
Please help us! We’ll begin at 1pm.
Eucharistic Adoration—December 16
Pray in joyful hope with our Eucharistic Lord from
8:30am to 6:30pm, followed by Benediction.
Christmas Novena—December 16-17-18-20-21-22-23
Each evening at 7:00pm
Advent Prayer and Song—December 19
Join us in church at 7:00pm for a beautiful preparation for our Lord’s coming. Presented by grades 5-8.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick—December 21/22
This Sacrament will take place at all the Masses this
weekend for all who are experiencing illness or for
those advanced in age.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays from 4:00—4:45pm
Wednesday, December 1, 7:30pm following Novena
~~ ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK ~~
Monday, December 9, The Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
(Feast Day, not a Holy Day of Obligation on Monday)
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
Nick Kutchback—7th anniv.
Tuesday, December 10, Advent Weekday
6:30 a.m.
Henry Rauch
8:00 a.m.
Bernard Orf—21st anniv.
Wednesday, December 11, St. Damasus I, Pope
6:30 a.m.
Shirley Basler
8:00 a.m.
Elise Getz
Noon (Spanish) Pat Johnston
Thursday, December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe
6:30 a.m.
Agnes Dziedzic
8:00 a.m.
Virginia Boschert
6:00 p.m.
Brandon Sanchez
Friday, December 13, St. Lucy, virgin/martyr
6:30 a.m.
Martin Vomund
8:00 a.m.
Alan Borgmeyer
Saturday, December 14, St. John of the Cross, priest/doc.
8:00 a.m.
Agnes Dziedzic
5:00 p.m.
Dorothy Murphy—4th anniv.
Sunday, December 15, Third Sunday of Advent
7:00 a.m.
Our Parish Family
8:30 a.m.
Gertrude Sebacher– 3rd anniv.
10:00 a.m.
Dick Johannesman
11:30 a.m.
intention of Becky Sanchez
8:00 a.m.
Mon:
Tue:
Wed:
Thu:
Fri:
Sat:
Sun:
Sunday, December 8
Pro Life Youth (poinsettia delivery), St. Ch. Rm., 7a
Confirmation Rite of Acceptance, 8:30am Mass
Confirmation Student/Sponsor mtg., café, 10:00am
VdeP canned good sorting, church office, 1:00pm
Monday, December 9
Deacon practice, church, 6:30pm
Cub Pack committee, café, 7:00pm
Parish Council, Bicentennial Room, 7:00pm
Tuesday, December 10
RCIA, Bicentennial Room, 7:00pm
Ladies Sodality Christmas Party, café, 7:00pm
Wednesday, December 11
Quilting, rectory basement, 8:30am—noon
Uniform Resale, café, 2:00pm
Bridges, Bicentennial Room, 5:00pm
Our Lady of Guadalupe nocturnal prayer,
St. Charles Room/café/church office, 6pm—6am
Thursday, December 12
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, 6:00pm
Fiesta for the parish in the gym
following Mass
Friday, December 13
St. Pat casseroles, to church office by 8:30am
Saturday, December 14
St. Vincent dePaul, church office, 8:30am
Event in café and gym in pm
Sunday, December 15
Boy Scouts, church office, 11:15am—3:00pm
READINGS OF THE WEEK
Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12;
Lk 1:26-38
Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14
Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30
Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab;
Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47,
or any readings from the Common of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712
Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19
Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19;
Mt 17:9a, 10-13
Is 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11
Please Help Us Decorate
Our Beautiful Church!
Sunday, December 15
beginning at 1:00pm,
we should be done by 5:00
GOSPEL REFLECTION
In today’s gospel we find a bold and courageous character named John the Baptist. He is determined to prepare the way
for the coming of Messiah, Jesus Christ. Out of the wilderness John the Baptist appears wearing clothing of camel’s hair.
His food is locusts and wild honey. His heart is pure and his preaching changes the hearts of many people.
John announces the coming of a new age when people are called to change their hearts and repent from sin. It is time to
prepare for the coming of our savior, Jesus Christ. Today’s passage focuses on John’s preaching which calls for a change of
heart and true conversion in order to welcome Jesus and turn back to God. John’s mission and message center on Jesus,
the coming Messiah, and the moral conversion necessary to prepare for his kingdom of justice and peace.
 What is your vision of God’s kingdom?
 Why are justice and freedom for the poor signs of God’s kingdom?
SERVERS, 8:00 A.M. WEEKDAYS
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, December 9/10/11
Alex Van Leuven, Blake Hilker, Michael Howard
Thursday/Friday, December 12/13
Roman Barcenas, Tommy Newman, Will Suellentrop
Saturday, December 14
Michael Howard, Tyler Barteau
MINISTRY LIST: DECEMBER 14/15
December 14
5:00 p.m.
L/C: Sr. Munch, Linda Beeson
Tom Schneider
EM: Dana Saale, Chris Burgoyne, Larry Ohlms, Larry Henry
(Host) Michelle Gruender, Cathy Carey
Serv: Amy Edmondson, Nathan Burke, Eric Meyer
Ush: George Dallmeyer, Bob Rector, Dan Schulte
GB: Larry & Doris Ohlms
Gr: volunteers please
December 15
7:00 a.m.
L/C: Madge Eisenbath
Mary Baronovic
EM: Jim & Deby Yates, Jean Schaeffer
Serv: Tyler Barteau, John Fink
Ush: Jim Eisenbath, Cathy Herrod, Charles Weber,
John Weber
GB: Frank & Bobbi Netsch
December 15
8:30 a.m.
L/C: John DuBois, Melissa Cornwell
Colette Sebacher
EM: Francis Fessler, Kevin Tollefson, Ken & Connie Kapeller
(Host) Joe & Gerry Kloeppel
Serv: Quinn Gallagher, Blake & Sydney Hilker
Ush: Bernard Boschert, Ron Kassebaum, Gregg Jost,
Doug Vossenkemper
GB: Jim & Carrie Weber
December 15
10:00 a.m.
L/C: Mary Glenn, Joe Briscoe
Choir
EM: Paul Luebbers, Roland Faubert, Colleen Harmon,
Patti York (Host) Judy O’Connor, Jenny Luebbers
Serv: Anna Gerstenkorn, Jayme & Kaci Bergman
Ush: Pat Akers, George Black, Greg Grotegeers, Gary Stiens
GB: Matt & Linda Schmidt-Phillips
December 15
11:30 a.m.
L/C: Nereida & Neryber Silverio
el coro
EM: Maria Ramirez, Guadalupe Damian, Maria Fuentes,
Ampelia V (Host) Richard Veit, Toni Hernandez
Serv: Luz, Carlos & Alma Quiroz
Ush: Jeff Kozich, Carlos Chica, Ramon Sandoval,
Jorge Guerrero
GB: Jorge & Ana Guerrero & Family
Gr: Nancy Sprague, Diego Damian
NOV. 23/24 CONTRIBUTIONS
General contributions:
Loose:
Matching Gifts:
Total Contributions:
Christmas collection:
Philippines Relief Fund:
Seminary Offering:
Religious Retirement:
Campaign for Human Development:
2014 Mission Trip:
November Matching Gifts
Corporate Matching Gifts:
Boeing
$13,959.25
Pfizer
$1,280.00
Corporate Matching Gifts year-to-date:
$13,623.00
999.45
7,060.52
$21,682.97
$101.00
$372.00
$100.00
$155.00
$606.00
$410.00
$15,239.25
$63,701.52
St. Vincent dePaul Matching Gifts
$300.00
Pfizer
$300.00
$950.00
Gym Speaker System
Boeing
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$6,000.00
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NOV. 30/DEC. 1
WILL BE REPORTED NEXT WEEK
THANK 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.
“Therefore, every tree that does not bear good fruit will be
cut down and thrown into the fire.”
(Matthew 3:10)
Do you bear good fruit for Christ? Or do you spend
your time, talent and treasure constantly acquiring
more toys, clutter and junk. As we are immersed in the
holiday shopping season now might be a good time to
evaluate what gifts do we give to God?
We pray that, as we prepare for Christmas, we may also find
time to reach out to those who are lonely, needy or sorrowful.
Gifts are due this weekend!
Thanks to everyone who participated,
and may God bless you abundantly!
Please contact our Prayer Tree for your intentions:
928-2970 or [email protected]
St. Charles Borromeo School
Dear Parishioners,
Here in the second week of Advent, our Church celebrates a number of beautiful feasts. The Immaculate Conception of
the Blessed Virgin Mary, normally a holyday of obligation, is celebrated tomorrow. Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated
on Dec. 12th and all the students will attend Mass together. Did you know that our Blessed Mother is known as the Patroness of the Americas under the title Our Lady of Guadalupe? We invite you to join us in the morning or with our Hispanic community on Thursday evening. How fortunate we are to have the example of the saints to bear witness to us
today! That the Church recognizes special days to remember the lives of the saints encourages the rest of us to live lives of
virtue, too.
Our students in grades 5-8 are preparing our annual Advent Song and Prayer Service. This is an evening of singing, prayer,
and reflection designed to give a brief respite from the hurriedness of life. We cordially invite you to attend either our
dress rehearsal at 1:30 Dec. 19th in the church or that evening at 7:00.
Thanking you for the blessings we receive from your daily prayers as well as your financial support!
God bless, Mrs. Ann Hoffman
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
WO Michael Sakalauski (US Army), serving in Afghanistan (brother of Heather Willie)
Jorge Lozoya (US Army), stationed at Davenport Army Base (son-in-law of Becky Sanchez)
Matthew Ervin (US Navy), started boot camp July 2013 (grandnephew of Ivy Hall)
Brent Schulze (US Army), serving in Fort Drum, NY (son-in-law of Steve Cave)
MM3 Paul J. Robben (US Navy), attending NNPT School, Goose Creek, SC (son of David & Betty Robben)
SPC Molly Jasper (US National Guard), deployed to Afghanistan (granddaughter of Jim & Ann Garrigan)
SR Brooke Georges (US Navy), training at Fr. Sam Houston, TX (granddaughter of Jim & Jane Lammert)
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.
Shopping list for
December 14/15
Memorial Poinsettias
Orders are now being taken for
poinsettias to help decorate the
church for Christmas. Each plant is
$25 and can be picked up January
12th. To order, please use this form
or one of the flower envelopes in
the narthex.
Name _______________________________________
Your loved one’s name:
_____________________________________________
Please drop this form in the collection basket using
either the envelopes in church or a separate envelope marked “Poinsettia,” or send to the church office: 601 N. 4th, St. Charles, 63301. Thanks!
canned chicken, peaches, sugar,
pancake mix, instant potatoes,
laundry liquid and
a bag or oranges or apples (Mini-Vinnies)
SCHOOL UNIFORM EXCHANGE
Wednesday, December 11, 3:00—5:00, café
[email protected]
Clothing items most in demand are P.E. uniforms,
polo’s with the SCB logo, and skirts and hoodies.
When donating to the uniform exchange please provide clothing that is clean, gently worn, outgrown.
Please remember we are unable to accept non-sellable
clothing that is dirty, torn, stained, or needs hemming—
they will not be accepted for credit, but will be collected
for donation to a Catholic charity as bulk cotton.
Thank you for helping SCB families grow generation
to generation!
St. Charles Borromeo Religious Education
Dear Parishioners:
Today, at the 8:30 Mass we welcome more than 50 Confirmation candidates, their sponsors and families. We will celebrate the Rite of Acceptance, often called, the Signing of the Cross with these young
members of our parish. The Sign of the Cross is perhaps THE major symbol of our Christian faith. We
are signed with the Cross at our Baptism, and we usually begin and end our prayers with the Sign of the
Cross. Once again, at the celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation, which is a sealing of our baptism, candidates will be signed with the cross on their forehead, with chrism.
We may make the sign of the cross so often it becomes rote – so familiar – so automatic – that we lose sight of what it is
we are doing and what it means.
Today’s “Rite” is a good way to pause and reflect on the meaning behind this symbolic, ritual action:
 The Cross is one of the major symbols of our Christian faith
 We were first signed with the cross at our Baptism
 The Sign of the Cross is a Trinitarian Prayer – we are praying in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
 The manner in which we make the Sign of the Cross reminds us of the central teachings of our faith.
We carry the mark of Christ, the cross, much like animals who have been branded with their owner’s symbol. Each time
we make the Sign of the Cross we are reminded who we are and whose we are: We belong to Christ – we are the Body
of Christ.
A rite or a ritual is an established way of doing something. Rites in the Catholic Church involve words and gestures; they
are not passive, we are active participants in the Rite. In the church, our rites also include practices and traditions we have
received through the ages. We are called to fully, actively and consciously enter into the rite during our liturgies – it is in
immersing ourselves in these rites and rituals that we are formed in faith!
*** LUKE 18 PERMISSION FORMS ARE DUE TODAY ***
We are so thankful for the gift of Reconciliation. More than 60 children and many of their parents celebrated
this Sacrament last Thursday evening. The power of Jesus’ loving forgiveness in our lives is a wonderful gift
for which to be thankful. Many thanks to the first grade parents who hosted a lovely reception.
As we continue to prepare for the coming of Jesus on this Second Sunday of Advent, I’d like to share my family’s mealtime prayer during this season:
O Divine Babe of Bethlehem, whom the angels love and adore,
Come, take birth in our hearts. Amen.
Perhaps you too can add that to your nightly prayers.
We are grateful for your prayers and support of all our Formation programs – thank you.
In the Peace of Jesus – Mrs. Becca McCullough
PARENT SUPPORT NETWORK GATHERINGS
. . . continue regularly on the first and third Wednesdays at 7 pm in the John XXII room and on the second and fourth
Fridays at 10 a.m. This faith-based network of parents supporting each other is a community of parents desiring to have a
place to share thoughts, feelings and needs and to give each other support in dealing with situations we may have in any
part of our lives.
Confidentiality is a given! What is shared in this network of parents will stay with the network!
If you have any questions or if the meeting date/time doesn’t fit your schedule and you’d like more information, please
feel free to call Marion Engelhorn (255-0055), Carrie Kremer (352-6018), Ellie Plummer (925-2503), Ann Tollefson (9282970), or Becca McCullough (946-2916).
PARROQUIA SAN CHARLES BORROMEO MINISTERIO HISPANO
Oficina: Tel: (636)946-1893 Fax (636)946-5598
INTERPRETACION—Llámenos al 314-842-0062
*
[email protected]
Terapia en español confidencial Jesús López
636-219-2405
Le invitamos a nuestra Misa y convivencia para honrar a
NUESTRA SENORA DE GUADALUPE,
PATRONA DE LAS AMERICAS
Jueves, 12 de diciembre
Misa a las 6pm, fiesta en el Gimnasio después de la Misa.
Todos los niños están invitados a participar de la procesión del Ofertorio, los
participantes pueden traer una rosa (cualquier color) que se pondra a los pies de
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.
Por favor traiga alguna comida para compartir, al Gimnasio antes de la Misa.
Después de la comida tendremos una rifa de algunas hermosas imagenes de
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.
Preguntas? Llame a la oficina 636-946-1893.
Pláticas para Bautismo
Las pláticas para Bautismo son el 1º y 2º domingo de
cada mes de 9.30-11am, se pide puntualidad.
Son necesarias las dos clases para padres y padrinos, debido a la importancia de esta preparación se pide que en
lo posible no se traigan niños, por consideración y respeto a los demás participantes, ya que pueden distraer
la atención.
Para confirmar su asistencia por favor llame a la oficina
parroquial 636-946-1893.
Novena en Honor a
Nuestra Señora María de Guadalupe.
8 de diciembre: Llamar a sra Mila (636)-724-8982 o
(636)-579-3274
9 de diciembre: sra Rosa Amalia De la Paz, 4518 Cambrook Dr St Charles 63304 (636) 395-6136
10 de diciembre: sra Rosa de De la Paz, 3176 Willow
Bend Dr St Charles 63303 (636) 447-8331
11 de diciembre: Emilia Mejía, 103 Crickett Ct St Peters
63376 (636) 675-5153
Por tu Matrimonio
Aferrémonos como una enredadera a nuestro cónyuge,
así que cuando llegue el invierno nos encuentre bien preparados.
December 8
11:30 a.m.
L/C: Rafael & Toni Hernandez
EM: Misael Alvarado, Maria Barretos,
Guadalupe Damian, Steve Cave
(Host) Bernardo Silverio, Dionisia Zamudio
Serv: Arely Aragon, Isaias Alvarado, Lilia Fuentes
Ush: Jeff Kozich, Carlos Chica, Ramon Sandoval,
Jorge Guerrero
GB: Adolfo Quiroz & Family
Gr: Adolfo & Gaby Quiroz
el coro
Mañanitas en Honor a
Nuestra Señora María de Guadalupe
Miércoles, 11 de diciembre.
Comenzaremos a las 9pm con una vigilia frente al
Santísimo, en honor a Nuestra Madre, contamos con su
presencia!
10.30pm a las 6am, Las Mañanitas para Nuestra Madre.
Misa en Honor a Nuestra Madre
Jueves, 12 de diciembre a las 6pm.
Los invitamos después de la Misa que nos acompañen en
el Gimnasio en una convivencia y el sorteo de la imagen
de Nuestra Madre de Guadalupe.
With the holidays fast approaching, the fastest and easiest
way to get your gift cards is by signing up for PrestoPay
via www.shopwithscrip.com!
VEN, RENUEVO DEL TRONCO DE JESÉ
En este Segundo Domingo de Adviento oímos a Isaías predecir la venida del Mesías y la era mesiánica. Predice que “brotará un renuevo del tronco de Jesé” y florecerá como “signo para los pueblos” de la justicia y paz
que trae el Mesías (Isaías 11:1, 10). Esta escritura es la
fuente de la Antífona Oh que invoca la del renuevo del
tronco de Jesé, elevado como bandera de los pueblos.
Jesús es ese renuevo del tronco de Jesé y el signo del
amor de Dios. La carta de san Pablo a los romanos retoma las palabras de Isaías y nos recuerda que Jesucristo
vino para todos los pueblos, como señal de la fidelidad
de Dios a las promesas hechas al pueblo judío así como
de la misericordia de Dios con los gentiles. Juan Bautista
anunció que la espera había terminado cuando dijo: “el
Reino de los cielos está cerca” (Mateo 3:1).
CRHP
Cristo Renueva Su Parroquia
Retiro de Hombres: el 8/9 de febrero, 2014
Retiro de Mujeres: el 22/23 de febrero, 2014
Para obtener mas informacion:
[email protected]
o Sra. Silvina—636-946-1893
Select your cards, pay for them instantly and you can
print them in a few minutes. And imagine how much
you can earn towards your scrip fee and tuition just by
doing your normal shopping!
Questions—please call Bev Lewis, 314-960-3294.
On Tuesday, December 10, Pope Francis will launch
a worldwide movement to respond to the needs of the
poor and vulnerable in our midst by praying and acting
to end hunger. At noon local time, a global wave of
prayer will begin in Tonga and will progress around the
world until it reaches American Samoa some 24 hours
and 164+ countries later.
Join Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Relief Services, and
the network of Caritas Internationalis agencies providing
relief to people suffering from hunger around the globe
in participating in the wave of prayer. Share the word
about this worldwide movement to change hearts and
systems to enable all of God’s children to access affordable and nutritious food.
To donate:
www.catholiccharitiesusa.com, or toll free 1-800-9199338, or mail to Catholic Charities USA, P.O. Box 17066,
Baltimore, MD 21297. Above all, join us in prayer on
December 10!
INTENCIONES DEL PAPA FRANCISCO
PARA DICIEMBRE
Niños Victimizados: para que los niños victimas de abandono o violencia encuentren el amor y protección que
necesitan.
Preparar la venida del Salvador: Que esta Navidad, iluminada por el Verbo Encarnado, prepare a la humanidad
para la venida del Salvador.
¿Sabías Qué...?
La Acedía es "Pereza espiritual. Llega a rechazar el gozo
que viene de Dios y a sentir horror por el bien divino." (Catecismo # 2094) Es un pecado contra el amor
de Dios y, por ende, contra el Primer Mandamiento.
Do you like music you hear on Joy FM? Do you love
Jesus and going to Mass? If so, then our youth mass is
for you. This will be taking place at 5 o'clock on Sunday
December 1st and December 15th! If you have never
been to this Mass, it is fun for the whole family! I encourage you to try it out and see if you like it! You just
might find a new Mass time for your Sunday obligation!
Questions, call Sam 636-328-2106
Please pray for our expectant moms:
Viki, Michelle, Jane (December)
Katie (March)
Cassie (May)
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Let us pray: for medical professionals who are involved
in the destruction of human life, may they repent and
open their hearts to God’s mercy and love in preparation for the coming of Christ.
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IMPORTANT NEWS FROM BIRTHRIGHT
Birthright of St. Charles is considering having hours on
Saturday mornings, but we need volunteers! Could you
please help us? We have the counselors in place but will
need volunteers that are willing to be trained to answer
the phones. Birthright is an alternative to abortion offering positive solutions to any woman facing a crisis pregnancy. We offer pregnancy testing, professional counseling, referrals, baby items and practical help. ALL services
are FREE and Confidential. We are at 205 North Fifth in
St. Charles. Please call 636-724-1200 for more information.
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PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
Our Pro-Life ministry has distributed our “Pennies From
Heaven” baby bottles. The proceeds will help women
in a crisis pregnancy pay for housing, and basic expenses
for economically struggling families and their babies in
the St. Charles area. What a beautiful Advent message
this will be.
Please take a bottle, fill it with change during the next
few weeks, and return the bottle to the church or church
office after the first of the year. Boxes for collection will
be in the Narthex throughout the month of January.
Thank you for your support! You will be making a difference in the lives of future generations.
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“Each according to his or her possibilities, profession and
responsibilities, should feel in themselves an obligation
to love and serve life, from its beginning to its natural
end. It is, in fact, everyone’s duty to welcome human
life as a gift to be respected, protected and promoted,
even more so when it is fragile and in need of attention
and care, either before birth or when it is in its final
stages.”
~~Pope Benedict XVI,
“Welcome Life, Before Birth and in its Final stages,”
Angelus Address, February 3, 2008
“Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight
for it.”
~~Blessed Mother Teresa
In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist urges us to “Prepare
the way of the Lord.” This is what Advent is all about,
for we are called to help prepare the way of the Lord by
making the real meaning of Christmas come alive in our
own hearts, in our family and to reach out to those in
need.
Your loyal support of St. Vincent dePaul helps the suffering and poor celebrate Christmas. Volunteers are always
needed for this important ministry. Please call Matt Medina at 636-946-5756 or Joyce Cain at 636-448-2021.
Vinnie
VINNIE’S AUTOS
...a car donation and transfer program of the Society of
Saint Vincent de Paul, will have helped approximately
seventy families receive basic transportation vehicles during 2013. We need your help and your neighbors need
your help. We need more cars so that we can empower
more people to get to work. During this Christmas season, please consider those whom Our Lord can bless
through our generosity. For more information, please
telephone the Vinnie’s Autos Program Manager, Greg
Marino, at 314-881-6005.
FRAUD ALERT!
It has been reported to the Archdiocese of St.
Louis that an alleged fraudulent solicitation of
funds for Typhoon Haiyan relief was made over
the phone using the Archdiocese of St. Louis’s
name. During this alleged incident the caller asked
for a credit card number.
At this time we wish to make the public aware
that the Archdiocese of St. Louis is not soliciting
donations over the phone for this purpose and
any call regarding donations for typhoon relief did
not originate with us. We are accepting donations
for typhoon relief through special collections at
Sunday Masses. All donations collected by the
Archdiocese of St. Louis will be directly turned
over to Catholic Relief Services.
CRHP
Christ Renews His Parish
Men’s Weekend: February 8/9
Women’s Weekend: February 22/23
(both weekends bilingual)
One of the ways parishioners are not only growing closer to God, but also bringing our Latino and Anglo communities
together is in the sharing and conducting of our CRHP retreats. Over the next several weeks, individual testimonies will
be shared by past participants who felt so moved that they want to share the experience with other parishioners. This
retreat is for all SCB parishioners and it is put on by SCB parishioners under the general direction of a guiding committee
as well as planning from 35+ years of CRHP retreats nationwide, Past attendees have shared that they were a little nervous about signing up, however they were so thankful for the opportunity to listen to how Christ has been a part of different people’s lives and relate that to how Christ has been in their life. Everyone’s spiritual journey is unique. Please prayerfully consider attending our next retreat. For more information or to sign-up, see the parish website:
www.borromeoparish.com
YOUR DONATION, LARGE OR SMALL, CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE!
Through the Catholic Relief Services website (www.CRS.org), as a parish we could donate the gift of education, food,
health, water, etc. For example, for $50 we could help a community with 5 infant scales, a modified bike for a child with
disabilities, or for $160 we could buy tools for a community so they can dig a well or provide counseling for kids that are
at risk for joining a gang. It would be a good way to show solidarity, and we could make a difference while spending a
small amount individually. If you are interested in joining in this effort, please call the parish office at 946-1893. Thanks!
Christmas Music on 102.5
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is again sponsoring the annual programming of Christmas carols on Fresh
102.5 FM. The partnership with “The Christmas Station” is an opportunity to evangelize through use of
the media to connect with the community. Archbishop Robert J. Carlson will record Christmas greetings
that highlight the importance of Christmas.
“We see this as a great opportunity to let the Catholic Church in St. Louis have a hand in reminding
people of the true message of Christmas, which is the birth of our Savior,” said a spokesperson for the Archdiocese.
Christmas music will run through December 25.
New to the area? We look forward to personally meeting you. Please take time after Mass or whenever you may be
present for parish activities to introduce yourself and to call our church office to register.
Not been active? If you are inactive in the practice of your Catholic faith, we encourage you to return. If you would
like to speak with someone on the parish staff, please do not hesitate to contact any one of us.
Receiving the Sacraments. If a previous marriage has kept you from receiving the Sacraments, we invite you to contact one of the priests or our deacons. In most cases we can work with you toward a favorable solution so that you can
again receive the Sacraments of the Church.
Have a heavy heart? Our Catholic faith has a beautiful gift in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, or Confession. If
some past sins have kept you from fully embracing your faith, Jesus Christ wants to offer you the healing and wholeness
you need. There is no sin that was not nailed to the Cross, so bring your burdens to the confessional and hear the words
of comfort, “I absolve you of your sins.” Confessions at Borromeo are Saturday evenings from 4:00—4:45, or you are
invited to contact one of our priests for a private visit.
Think about this: Just one Fair Trade purchase from every American churchgoer this Christmas would lift one
million families out of abusive poverty for one whole year.
Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on respect and equity, and is intended to remedy iniquities that may
accompany free trade. Fair Trade Programs follow a set of principles such as: trade as a tool for poverty alleviation, transparency and accountability, fair prices, gender equity, safe working conditions, no child exploitation and concern for the environment. Look for the symbols above to ensure you are buying items that are
fairly traded.
In these tough economic times, it is often very easy to purchase something within our monetary limits without
considering the human cost. This Holiday season, please stop and think about where the products you are purchasing were made. It is usually best to buy items that are fairly traded from poor countries in Asia, Latin
America and Africa. Otherwise it is best to buy from countries that adhere to fair labor practices, such as Canada, Australia, Japan, United States, Germany, France, the UK, Spain, or Belgium.
Here is some information to make your “socially just” Christmas shopping a little easier. You may consider
pooling the money that would have been spent on small gifts for the office Christmas party or between family
members and make a larger donation to Catholic Relief Services, Oxfam International or Heifer International.
If you prefer to shop in person please consider buying Café Justo: Just Coffee sold every Donut Sunday in our
Café! Or visit Plowsharing Crafts in the Loop and in Kirkwood, and now here in St. Charles at
The Bridge Fair Trade Market
833 South Main, St. Charles * 636-493-9733 * www.thebridge-online.org
Through a partnership ministry between area churches, it is possible to encourage our parishioners to purchase fair trade goods as a way to “do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)
You are invited to check out the Fair Trade Market during these hours:
Tuesday—Saturday from 10am—5pm
Sunday from 1—5pm
From now through December 21 stores hours are 10am—9pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
For Online shopping visit these stores:
SERRV www.serrv.org
Equal Exchange www.equalexchange.coop/
Ten Thousand Villages www.tenthousandvillages.com
Let’s make sure that when gifts are given, they speak of the sort of world that Jesus came to show us where
the last is first, where the poor are included, the sick are healed, and the captive is set free.
2014 Catholic Women for Christ
Living Joyfully in Christ
January 25
St. Charles Convention Center
Conference fee is $40 per person until January 15
www.catholicwomenforchrist.org
2014 Catholic Men for Christ
Go and Make Disciples of All Nations
February 1
Peabody Opera House
$40 thru November 30, $45 until January 31
www.catholicmenforchrist.org
St. Charles Borromeo Parish Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 11th, 2013
In attendance: Dee Barteau, David Bourn, Mike Dreyer, Marion Engelhorn, Manuel Guerrero, Toni Hernandez, Beth
Norviel, Deacon Don McElroy, Jorge Perez, Jeff Prinster, Fr. John Reiker, Lois Van Boening, Ron Weisar
Opening Prayer/Spiritual Reading – Manuel Guerrero
Parish Lenten Mission – Beth Duello is chairing the committee and preparations are underway. More volunteers will be
needed.
Advent/Christmas Update
The possibility of purchasing a Lighthouse CD to hand out to families was discussed.
Members agreed that there should be a short witness at 5pm and 11am, sharing a story of how Jesus has entered the
speaker’s life.
Greeters will be solicited through online sign up.
Festival of Ministries (January 18th/19th) –
All Council members need to be involved in this important weekend.
The possibility of creating a video to be shown during each Mass was discussed, using still photos along with a voiceover.
Representatives will showcase ministries in Narthex after Masses, grouped by the categories that were set last year.
Ministry heads will be asked if they would like someone at a table to represent their ministries.
During the festival, parishioners will be asked to “adopt” a new family to call, send cards to and to pray for.
Ministry heads will be invited to attend a Council meeting.
Parish Involvement/Rebuilt Discussion
The following points were elicited from Rebuilt (a book written by Michael White and Tom Corcoran):
We need to make sure we are making everyone feel welcome and included. Our parish is very diverse, a great
strength for us.
Are we clear about our parish vision? Does it show in each of our ministries?
We will read chapters 10-12 before the December meeting.
Forum on Social Concerns –
Interest was expressed in planning an evening hosted by Borromeo. Speakers would witness on social justice issues.
Manuel Guerrero reported that the parish now has a Nocturnal Adoration Society. This group has adoration on the
third Saturday of every month. After food and fellowship in the café, ladies and children are present for adoration
from 8pm to 10pm, while men attend from 10pm to 5am. All are welcome to participate in this devotion. Books
containing prayers are available in both Spanish and English.
Next E- Board meeting –November 26th at 6:40pm. Council guest member – Jorge Perez.
Next Parish Council meeting – December 9th at 6 pm. Jorge will lead the opening prayer.
WAY OF LIGHTS—NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS
The Shrine will be hosting the Way of Lights thru January 3, 2014, from 5—9pm. This is a fun family event with
many activities. 442 South de Mazenod Dr., Belleville, IL 62223, 618-397-6700, www.snows.org
CHICKEN FRY—ST. THEODORE/FLINT HILL
The St. Theodore Knights of Columbus will be having a Chicken Fry on Friday, December 13 at the K of C Hall at
2061 Grothe Road in Flint Hill, from 5—7:30pm. Also serving salad, green beans and potato salad.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS
Give the gift that keeps on giving—for you and your spouse for the rest of your life. Attend a Marriage Encounter
weekend and receive a wonderful gift from each other. Upcoming weekends: February 7-9, April 4-6, August 8-10.
For more info: www.stl-wwme.org.
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Contact: Peggy Dupree
636-946-1893
peggy@borromeoparish,com
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I’m going to be out of the office all next week, so
please look this over and call me if there are any issues!
I’m leaving in about an hour. Thanks, and Happy
Thanksgiving to you!

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish

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