December 9, 2012 - St. Raphael

SAINT RAPHAEL
THE ARCHANGEL
CATHOLIC CHURCH
______________________________________
DECEMBER 9, 2012
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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“We, the parish of Saint Raphael
the Archangel, celebrate Jesus as the
center of our life. Through our active
participation in the Eucharist, we
strive to recognize Jesus in our daily
lives and the lives of others. Our
commitment is to grow as a parish
family, and live this through our religious,
educational, social and civic
involvements, witnessing to all, our
faith in God the Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit.”
WHAT’S INSIDE
Calendar Page 10
Contributions Page 4
Directory Page 2
Neighborhood News Page 10
Mass Intentions Page 4
Mass Times Page 2
Pastor’s Column Page 3
Parish News Page 5
Principal’s Column Page 7
Readings for the Week Page 10
School News Page 6
Servers’ Schedule Page 4
ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT
6047 BISHOPS PLACE ● SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109
PHONE 314-352-8100 ● FAX 314-353-6603
WWW.STRAPHAELARCHANGEL.ORG
PARISH@STRAPHAELARCHANGEL.ORG

CLERGY & STAFF
Rev. Msgr. Henry J. Breier
Pastor
Rev. Richard Suren
In Residence
Deacon Gerald J. Geiser Permanent Deacon
Deacon Roger Kreitler Permanent Deacon
Mrs. Kim Vangel
School Principal
Mrs. Linda Mechler
School Secretary
Mrs. Diane Halbert
Office Manager
Mrs. Amy Ruggeri
Cafeteria Manager
Mrs. Lisa Mitchell
Parish Secretary
Mrs. Mirela Shamija
Housekeeping
Mr. Robert Schlueter
Maintenance
Mr. Josh Knauer
Maintenance
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekends: Saturday at 4:30 pm
Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:00 am
Weekdays: Monday through Saturday 7:00 am
Monday through Friday 8:00 am
HOLY DAYS AND HOLIDAYS
Check Bulletin For Mass Times
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
First Friday of each month (with exposition)
following 8:00 am Mass concluding at 2:00 pm with
Benediction
Subsequent Tuesdays of each month (without exposition)
7:00 am to 2:30 pm
PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS
Tuesday mornings at 6:50 am
CONFESSIONS
15 minutes before morning Masses on Tuesday,
Thursday & Saturday; and 4:00 pm to 4:25 pm Saturday
BULLETIN ARTICLES
All articles for the bulletin are due into the rectory
office by Noon on the Monday prior to the following
weekend’s bulletin, unless otherwise stated. Please
send all bulletin notices to:
parish@straphaelarchangel.org
In case there are any questions, please include your
name and phone number.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Thursday
7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Friday
7:30 am to 1:30 pm
PHONE NUMBERS:
Rectory 314-352-8100
Msgr. Henry Breier ext 215
Fr. Suren ext 214
Office Manager ext 211
Secretary ext. 210
Fax 314-353-6603
School 314-352-9474
Fax 314-351-7477
Prayer Tree
EMAIL ADDRESSES:
Msgr. Henry Breier:
breier@straphaelarchangel.org
Diane Halbert:
halbert@straphaelarchangel.org
Lisa Mitchell:
mitchell@straphaelarchangel.org
Please call the rectory
PARISH INFORMATION
REGISTRATION:
New members are encouraged to see one of the
Parish Priests, Deacons, or to call the Parish Office
to register.
BAPTISM:
Please contact the rectory just before or shortly after
the birth of your child to make arrangements for
Baptismal Instructions and arrange for a Baptismal
date.
MARRIAGE:
Those seeking marriage should contact the pastor at
least six months prior to the intended date of the
wedding to begin the Church process of marriage
preparation.
R.C.I.A.:
Please call the rectory for class information.
The Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2012

PASTOR’S COLUMN
On this past Monday, we celebrated the funeral for Mr. Joseph Belli, the husband of Marie
Belli of our parish. Marie first met Joseph in the first grade, and the two would later be
joined in Holy Matrimony, a union spanning some 64 years. For most of his life, Joseph
was a barber cutting the hair of many people in the area, including many priests assigned
to the Chancery where Marie worked until 1994. Please keep Marie in your thoughts and
prayers as she mourns the loss of one held so dear in her heart.
In addition, we also said goodbye to a long-time parishioner, Mr.
Howard Etling. He was the proud father of eight children and was known to many in
the Saint Raphael the Archangel Parish community as the man who lived in Stan
Musial’s home. During his more active years, Howard would come to church for
daily Mass and make other visits with the Lord in our parish church. It was quite impressive
to hear Howard’s children talk about how important Saint Raphael was to
him and how important his faith was as well. As the family mourns his loss, please
keep them in your prayers.
On the evening of the first Sunday of Advent, many of the
women of our parish gathered for a very special evening called “Advent by Candlelight.”
The keynote speaker for the evening was Deby Sansone Schlapprizzi
who graced our women with her inspiring words and brought us closer to Our
Blessed Mother by providing her own testimony of her devotion to
Mary. Through our keynote speaker, prayer and the sharing of a meal, each woman
walked away inspired and drawn more into the time of waiting, the Season of
Advent. A special word of thanks to the Women’s Prayer Group who worked to
plan, organize and execute the event. Without their efforts this wonderful event
would not have occurred. In addition, a special shout-out to Ray and Mary Anne
Braun for sharing the gift of music for the evening.
As we celebrate this coming Saturday the Solemnity
of the Immaculate Conception, we
greet Mary and call upon her with the Angel's words: "full of
grace," (Lk 1: 28) the most beautiful name that God himself has called
her from eternity. "Full of grace" she is, Mary, full of divine love from
the very first moment of her existence, providentially predestined to be
Mother of the Redeemer and intimately connected to him in the mystery
of salvation.
In Mary’s Immaculate Conception there shines forth the vocation of
Christ's disciples, who are called to become, with his grace, saints and holy through love. In her shines the
dignity of every human being who is always precious in the eyes of the Creator.
May our Blessed Mother give us the courage to say "no" to the deceptions of power, money, and pleasure; to
corruption and hypocrisy; to selfishness and violence. Let us say "no" to the Evil One, the deceitful prince of
this world and to say "yes" to Christ, who destroys the power of evil with the power of love.
Congratulations to our new Parish Council members that were selected this past Monday. Nominations were
placed in a basket and the following names were pulled out by Monsignor Breier and Angela Cierpiot: Tom
Goeddel and Kathy Benoist.
Monsignor Breier
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SERVERS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 10
TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
Monday through Wednesday
7:00 am Connor McAteer Noel Notheis
8:00 am Lexi Weber Maggie Weber
Thursday and Friday
7:00 am Ray Goedeker Sam Goedeker
8:00 am Henry Benoist Nick Kellar
Saturday
7:00 am Ray Goedeker Sam Goedeker
4:30 pm Henry Benoist Katie Vollmer
Thomas Vollmer
Sunday
8:00 am Nick Kellar Jack Stanfield
Connor Vogt
10:00 am Claire Baur Clare Neal
Frank Neal
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
“And this is my prayer: that your love may increase
ever more and more in knowledge and every kind of
perception, to discern what is of value…”
Philippians 1:9-10
Glittery holiday ads can blind us to our stewardship
values and distort our needs and wants. It is important
that during this season of endless buying we
remember that each of us also has the need to give
back to God.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Monday, December 10
7:00 am Jo Ann Matreci
8:00 am Cunigunda Gubser
Tuesday, December 11
7:00 am Evelyn Goedeker
8:00 am Robert Thumser
Wednesday, December 12
7:00 am Robert Hughes
8:00 am Joseph & Christine Grapperhaus
Thursday, December 13
7:00 am Glenda Bentz
8:00 am Angelo Bottini
Friday, December 14
7:00 am Lorraine Sullivan
8:00 am The Hutton, Jost & Kimling Families
Saturday, December 15
7:00 am Julia Eigelberger
4:30 pm Robert Thumser
Sunday, December 16
8:00 am Robert Thumser
10:00 am Parish
CONTRIBUTIONS
General Fund $10,969.76
Online Giving $312.00
Legacy of Faith $2,085.00
Christmas Flowers $593.00
Christmas $110.00
Immaculate Conception $95.00
Solemnity of Mary $15.00
Tuition Assistance $75.00
Retirement for Religious $35.00
Human Development $25.00
Thanksgiving $40.00
WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 15/16
4:30 pm 8:00 am 10:00 am
PRIEST: Father Suren Father Suren Monsignor Breier
LECTOR: Bob Ahrens Joan Reiter Frosty Hodes
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTER: Ed Wallner Katy Connor Joe Zulich
Helen Doyle Rosita Koehler Dan Harbaugh
Bob Ahrens
Celeste LeGrand
Maureen Ahrens
Mary Alice Goedeker
George Kerry
Jane Hinkebein
Amy Schisler
Stacy Schicker
Janet Sheldon
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WEDDING BANNS
II
Adam Felling & Sarah Meehan,
December 28, 2012
THANK YOU
Thank you to Jean and Jeff Marshall for all of their
hard work and dedication as chairs of our Parish Picnic
for the last five years! Through their efforts our
picnic has grown form the Monday picnic to the two
-day weekend event. Although they will be available
to assist with questions or advice, they are stepping
down as Picnic Chairs. We can not thank them
enough for the countless hours they have spent on
providing a wonderful picnic experience to all our
parishioners, school families and friends.
If you are interested in becoming Picnic Chairs,
please call Diane at the rectory at 314-352-8100.
BAPTIZED IN CHRIST
Louis Fandino Malte,
child of Brian & Sherwin Malte,
baptized in Christ on December 2, 2012.
INFORMATION NEEDED
We are currently updating our records with
birthdates, anniversary dates and email addresses.
Please call the rectory at 314-352-8100 or email Diane
at halbert@straphaelarchangel.org with your information.
Thank you!
HOLY DAY/HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas —Holy Day of Obligation
*Please Note Change of Time
Monday, December 24 - Vigil
4:30 pm and 10:00 pm *
Tuesday, December 25
8:00 am and 10:00 am
New Year’s Day—Holy Day of Obligation
Monday, December 31 - Vigil
5:00 pm
Tuesday, January 1
7:00 am and 9:00 am
LADIES’ CLUB
The December Ladies’ Club meeting will be Thursday,
December 13 at 7:00 pm in the school cafeteria.
Please bring a $15 item for the gift exchange. Please
note this is one week earlier then our regular meetings.
Come join us for a great night out with food
and drinks. Don’t forget to bring your favorite appetizer
or dessert and your favorite beverage.
Our next meeting will be Thursday, January 17,
2013 at 7:00 pm in the school cafeteria. Please
bring your item for our Annual Elephant Silent Auction.
ADVENT GIVING TREE
This year marks the 9th year our parish has assisted
Peter & Paul Community Services with our Advent
Giving Tree. Your generous donations provide gifts
for over 70 men in the Peter & Paul emergency shelter/
transitional housing program, 20 HIV positive
men and women in their Positive Direction Program
and 15 mentally ill men at the Labre Center. Additionally,
they distribute any surplus gifts to the 150
plus men, women, children, seniors and veterans
they serve at their Meal Program.
Please take a tag or two from the tree. (If you prefer
instead of selecting a tag, for your convenience there
is a list of items PPCS needs by the entrances to
church.) Place your unwrapped gift under the tree no
later than Sunday, December 18. The St. Raphael
Youth Ministry has graciously volunteered once
again to deliver your donations.
The Advent Giving Tree is located in the Baptismal
area of the church.
CHANDELIER CLEANING
It's that time again! Can you donate a few hours of
your time to help clean the chandeliers in church?
Cleaning will begin Tuesday, December 11, immediately
after 8:00 a.m. mass. No special skills required;
just a willingness to help. If possible, just
bring a bucket and some old towels. Your efforts
will help St. Raphael's "sparkle" through the holiday
season and beyond. Questions? Call Ellen Wright
at 353-3319.
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SCHOOL OF
SAINT RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
Formed in Faith, Prepared for Life
The mission of Saint Raphael School is to form our children in the Catholic faith
with Jesus as our master teacher. We, also, prepare them for the next stage of their
lives by striving for academic excellence through an ever-evolving curriculum. We
rely on all the members of our school community - the parents, the priests, the
teachers and the parishioners - to accomplish this endeavor.
UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
Wednesday, December 19—Preschool Christmas Parties
Thursday, December 20—Christmas Program, 10:00 am and 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 20—Class Christmas Parties K-8
Friday, December 21—Christmas Break Begins
Wednesday, January 2—School Resumes PK-8
Friday, January 4—All School Christmas Mass
THIS WEEK IN THE CAFETERIA
Monday,
December 10
Tuesday,
December 11
Wednesday,
December 12
Thursday,
December 13
Friday,
December 14
Ham & Cheese
Croissant
Chicken Parmesan
Pasta
Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Nuggets
and Baked Potato
Early Dismissal
TARGET RED CARD
If you like to shop at Target and have a Target Red
Card, raising money for SRA has never been easier!
Register your Target Red Card debit or credit card
and 1% of all purchases are donated back to our
school! It’s just this easy:
• For a debit card you just need to bring a
blank check with you to Target to get signedup.
• For a credit card just apply in store
Once you have your Red Card (the one that comes in
the mail), you can register online:
• Go to: target.com/tcoe
• Click: Enroll in “Take Charge of Education”
• You can put in the SRA school ID number
(9660) and register. This year, we received a
check from Target for over $1200 for our school
(double from last year)! Let’s try to double our
next check. The more people that register, the
more money we raise.
SAVE THE DATE
The Marcia Matreci Memorial Trivia Night will be
held Saturday, February 2 at the St. Raphael Gym.
More details will follow in future bulletins.
FOLLOW US
You can now “Like” St. Raphael the Archangel Parish
on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Twitter:
@SRAToday
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CHRISTMAS CAROLING
After 4:30 pm Mass on Saturday, December 15,
members of various St. Raphael Girl Scout Troops
will be singing Christmas carols as parishioners
leave Mass. The Girl Scouts will be gathered on the
Highfield entrance of the church, nearest to the rectory.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
6000 Jamieson Avenue ● St. Louis, MO 63109 ● Phone 314-352-9474 ● Fax 314-351-7477
Office Hours: M-F 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Mrs. Kim Vangel, vangel@straphaelarchangel.org ●Linda Mechler, secretary@straphaelarchangel.org
Dear St. Raphael School Families and Parishioners,
PRINCIPAL’S COLUMN
Thanks to all parents who attended the Principal Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday evening. These are great
opportunities for honest and straightforward conversation about the strengths and weaknesses of our school. I
truly appreciate those who took time out of their busy schedules to come and express their views.
In this season of Advent we prepare for the coming of the Christ Child in numerous ways. Here at school we
have beautiful Advent wreaths on both floors to serve as a reminder of this special season. We are singing
Advent songs at our school Masses (have you noticed that the kids are singing with more enthusiasm? Ask
them about our recent All School Singing Practice. Way to go St. Raphael singers!). Our 4th Graders are
leading us in Jesse Tree devotions every morning during our school morning prayer, and they are adding one
ornament a day to the tree in the front hallway. Student Council members are selling Advent Angels at lunch
recess, offering students a way to spread Advent wishes to their friends and family. And we will all be going
to Reconciliation on Monday of next week to prepare our hearts for Christmas. Please help your children remember
that Advent is a season of waiting and hoping. In our secular world it is often difficult to separate
Advent from Christmas; please help remind your children that the most important thing to be waiting and hoping
for is the birth and love of Christ.
Last week I spoke to you about the journey for excellence that we are embarking upon at St. Raphael the
Archangel School. This journey will require a great deal of commitment and work from our teachers and staff.
However, it will also require a big commitment from parents and students. In order to achieve academic excellence,
we must promote a culture of learning at school and at home. What does that mean? For us at
school, it means keeping our focus on learning results for each student. It means that we have to be very particular
about how we spend our time, always asking the question – How is this class/event/activity supporting
excellence in learning? It means that students have to embrace their role as learners. We believe that the job
of being an excellent student is the most important job our children have when they are in elementary school.
Yes, that means that being an excellent student is more important than soccer, baseball, dance, piano – well,
you get the idea! It means that students and their parents must always be asking the question – Am I setting
my priorities and attitudes in a way that supports my being the best possible student I can be? We will work
together in the coming years to develop a state-of-the-art curriculum, train teachers in research-based best
practices in education, challenge students to focus on being excellent students, and do all of this in a loving
environment that nurtures the Catholic faith of our students, families, teachers, and staff. I ask you to prayerfully
give thought to this journey, and to how you and your family can contribute to our overall success.
Lastly, a big congratulations to our 2nd Grade students on receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the
first time on Thursday, December 6th! Thanks to Mrs. Wahle and Mrs. Hickey for their patient and loving
efforts with these beautiful children of God!
Peace and Blessings,
Mrs. Kim Vangel
Principal
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PARISH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 12, 2012
Opening Prayer: Deacon Geiser
Attendance: Msgr. Breier, Jim Baur, Stephanie Davis,
Anna Skidmore, Bob Ahrens, Kelly Harbaugh,
Angela Ceirpiot, Brad Guenther, Deacon Geiser, Diane
Bentz, Laura Gilstrap
Monthly Faith Topic: Msgr. Breier
The faith presentation was a reading from the Gospel
of Luke on the death of Jesus Christ. During the
month of November we are asked to remember family
and parish members who have passed away. Parish
council members shared experiences of the death
of someone close to them.
Business Meeting:
• The PTA Black and Gold Auction was a success.
The final net proceeds have yet to be determined.
• Laura Gilstrap reported the Ladies’ Club will
have movie night at the next meeting on November
15, 2012.
• The first quarter of the school year is completed.
The format for standardized testing was changed
for this school year.
• Trunk or Treat was a success. Due to the colder
weather some of the activities were moved to the
gym.
• Mouse races will be held on November 17, 2012.
The event is to raise funds for the eighth graders
to participate in the annual March for Life in
Washington DC.
• Nominations were made to fill the vacancies for
the parish council.
• Angela Cierpiot went to a pastoral assembly held
by the Archdiocese of St Louis. Discussions
were held regarding the needs of the parishes.
Pastor’s Report:
• Advent by Candlelight will be held on December
2, 2012. The speaker for the event is Deby Sansone
Schlapprizzi.
• Msgr. Breier suggested that the parish council
hold a dinner for the parishioners. No final decision
was made.
Closing Prayer: Monsignor Breier
Next Meeting: December 16, 2012 at 5:30 pm
PRAYER FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Almighty God, Father of all nations,
for freedom you have
set us free in Christ Jesus (Gal 5:1).
We praise and bless you for the
gift of religious liberty,
the foundation of human rights, justice,
and the common good.
Grant to our leaders the wisdom
to protect and promote our liberties;
by your grace may we have
the courage to defend them,
for our-selves and for all those
who live in this blessed land.
We ask this through the intercession of
Mary Immaculate, our patroness, and in the
name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
with whom you live and reign,
one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
archstl.org/liberty
Prayer © 2012 USCCB. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
HOLIDAY LECTORS
Christmas Eve, December 24
4:30 pm—Family Mass
10:00 pm—Amy Ruggeri
Christmas Day, December 25
8:00 am—Jerri Blassie
10:00 am—Joan Billing
New Year’s Eve, December 31
5:00 pm—Mary Reck
New Year’s Day, January 1
7:00 am—Bob Ahrens
9:00 am—Alice Hoffmann
We are still in need of Eucharistic Ministers for the
Christmas Masses and New Year’s Masses. If you
are able to assist, please call Diane in the rectory at
314-352-8100. Thank you!
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The Second Sunday of Advent 9 December 9, 2012

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Monday, December 10
8:00 am - Church School Mass Gr. 6-8
9:00 am - Church School Confessions
3:00 pm - Cafeteria Gr. 1 Girl Scouts
4:00 pm - Gym Gr. 6 Boys BBall
5:30 pm - Gym Gr. 3 Girls BBall
6:30 pm - Gym Gr. 4 Girls BBall
7:00 pm - Cafeteria Boy Scouts
8:00 pm - Gym Gr. 10 Girls BBall
Tuesday, December 11
8:30 pm - Church Chandelier Cleaning
4:30 pm - Gym Gr. 7 Girls BBall
5:30 pm - Cafeteria Gr. 2 Girl Scouts
6:00 pm - Gym Gr. 4 Boys BBall
7:30 pm - Gym Gr. 8 Boys BBall
Wednesday, December 12
8:00 am - Church All School Mass
3:15 pm - School Karate
5:30 pm - Gym Gr. 5 Girls BBall
6:00 pm - Cafeteria Step Class
7:00 pm - Gym Gr. 7 Boys BBall
7:00 pm - Church Choir Practice
8:30 pm - Gym Men’s Basketball
Thursday, December 13
9:00 am - Rectory Quilters
2:00 pm - School PK Dance
3:15 pm - School Gr. K-4 Dance
4:00 pm - School Gr. 5-8 Dance
4:00 pm - Gym Gr. 6 Boys BBall
6:00 pm - Gym Gr. 6 Girls BBall
7:00 pm - Cafeteria Ladies’ Club
7:30 pm - Gym Gr. 8 Split BBall
Friday, December 14
Early Dismissal—Faculty Meeting
8:00 am - Church School Mass Gr. 1-5
Saturday, December 15
8:00 am - Cafeteria Step Class
5:30 pm - Church Girl Scout Christmas
Caroling
Sunday, December 16
10:00 am - Rectory Preschool Religion
5:30 pm - Rectory Parish Council Mtg
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Is 35:1-10; Lk 5:17-26
Tuesday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12;
Lk 1:26-38
Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30
Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Mt 11:11-15
Friday: Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19
Saturday:
Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a,
10ab; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 or
any readings from the Common of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712
Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6;
Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18
WINTER OUTREACH
Encouraged by our Catholic Social Teachings:
“Option for the Poor and Vulnerable” and
“Solidarity”, the SRA Parish Family is once again
invited to participate in St. Louis Winter Outreach.
In a society marred by division between rich and
poor, we are reminded of the story of the Last Judgment.
Each year, many individuals and families, without
decent housing, spend their nights on the streets of
St. Louis. Winter is particularly hard for them. In an
effort to reach out to our “brethren” who will need
warmth and food, we are asking for help in providing
meals to a shelter during the coldest months.
Drivers are also needed to deliver the meals to
Americorps at 1315 Ann Street on our assigned evenings.
Drivers and others are welcome to come and
visit and/or serve on these evenings:
January 11, 12 & 13
February 8, 9 & 10
Food needed : 9x13 Hot Casserole, Salad & Dressing
(12 servings), Simple Dessert (12 servings).
Food is to be dropped off at Faenger Hall by 5:15
pm. If necessary, arrangements can be made to pick
it up from your home.
If you check out a key from the rectory, please
return the keys after your event by placing them
in the rectory mail slot. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please consider sharing a dish this winter and/or to
be a driver by calling Mary Ellen 352-6165 or email:
maryem@brick.net
The Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2012

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drives to work
in an ADVERTISED car
and then . . . .
refuses to ADVERTISE
believing it doesn’t pay.
Later if business is poor
he ADVERTISES it for sale.
WHY IS IT?
817900 St Raphael the Archangel (B) www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-855-685-5703

Paul Karasek Since 1954
BRUNETTI / PESC-CO., INC.
Professional Exterminating Service & Chemical Co.
4874 Baumgartner Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63129
314-487-2208 1-888-220-BUGS
1055 Cassens Ind. Ct. • St. Louis Mo 63026
636-680-2100
Comfort for Your Elegant Home
or
Place of Business
7027 Hampton, St. Louis, MO 63109
314-832-5357
FUNERAL HOME
2906 GRAVOIS
772-3000
10151 GRAVOIS
842-4458
5255 LEMAY FERRY
894-4500
ANTHONY J. MARINO, D.D.S.
General Dentistry
7004 Lansdowne 645-7247
Children Welcome Cosmetic Dentistry
Member A.D.A
Scott
Holdridge
STATE FARM AGENT
Parishioner
AUTO • HOME • LIFE
314-664-5433
1902 Arsenal St.
scott.holdridge.qbj6@statefarm.com
www.scottholdridge.net
Come Walk With Jesus
This Lenten Season
Feb. 15-17, 2013
Marianist Retreat Center
Wildwood, Mo. Bus Provided
636-938-5390
– FIELDER – ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL
Service Upgrades • New Homes • Remodeling • Room Additions • Basements • Kitchens
Bathrooms • Code Violations • Knob & Tube Upgrades • Back Up Generator Systems
$20 OFF Any Electrical Work of $100 or more 314-966-3388
STEVE GRESS
TUCKPOINTING
Chimney Repairs
Complete Houses
Waterproofing - Brick Cleaning
645-8991
Consider
Remembering
Your Parish in
Your Will.
For further information,
please call the Parish Office.
Sambo’s Appliance
Service & Home Repair
Est. 1979
Major appliances, water heaters,
garage door openers, plumbing
electrical, etc.
846-2418
Lansdowne Village
351-6888
JOSEPH CEMENT
CONTRACTORS, INC.
6252 Gravois 314-351-0700
New & Repair Work - Free Estimates
Residential • Commercial
487-4564 Since 1960
Short-term Rehab
Long-Term Care
Alzheimers Unit. Respite
Daniel Stricker
Administrator
“THE TASTE OF ITALY”
Serving St. Louis for over 100 Years
(314) 446-7960
www.volpifoods.com
SOUTHSIDE
HARDWARE
6401 Hampton Ave.
351-0204
Good Neighbor, Good Advice
NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH
Two Newly Remodeled Banquet Rooms
Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers,
Chef Mathew Unger
Birthdays, Funeral Lunches
5625 Hampton Avenue • 314.351.1700 • www.mathewskitchenstl.com
314-775-2754
SchickerAutomotive.com
John & Stacy Schicker
314.664.4100
Ford • Jeep • Lincoln • Mercury • Chrysler • Dodge
817900 St Raphael the Archangel (A)
ST. LOUIS HILLS
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patrick H. Durbin,MD
April Brumley, FNP-C
6901 Chippewa (at Jamieson)
Across from Catholic Supply
FRITSCH ROOFING CO., INC.
Top of Hill Home Day Care
Fritsch “Since 1946” 314-644-5076
COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL ROOFING -
SHEET METAL & FLASHING
Ms. Palada
INSURED - FOR YOUR PROTECTION
Newborn to 12 Years
NO SUBCONTRACTORS
26 Years Experience • Licensed
752-3350
Cell 314-258-6762 314-644-7000 - New Patients Welcome!
www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-855-685-5703