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SAINT RAPHAEL<br />
THE ARCHANGEL<br />
CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />
______________________________________<br />
NOVEMBER 25, 2012<br />
FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING<br />
_____________________________________________________________<br />
“We, <strong>the</strong> parish of Saint <strong>Raphael</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Archangel, celebrate Jesus as <strong>the</strong><br />
center of our life. Through our active<br />
participation in <strong>the</strong> Eucharist, we<br />
strive to recognize Jesus in our daily<br />
lives and <strong>the</strong> lives of o<strong>the</strong>rs. Our<br />
commitment is to grow as a parish<br />
family, and live this through our religious,<br />
educational, social and civic<br />
involvements, witnessing to all, our<br />
faith in God <strong>the</strong> Fa<strong>the</strong>r, Son, and<br />
Holy Spirit.”<br />
WHAT’S INSIDE<br />
Calendar Page 10<br />
Contributions Page 4<br />
Directory Page 2<br />
Neighborhood News Page 10<br />
Mass Intentions Page 4<br />
Mass Times Page 2<br />
Pastor’s Column Page 3<br />
Parish News Page 5<br />
Principal’s Column Page 7<br />
Readings for <strong>the</strong> Week Page 10<br />
School News Page 6<br />
Servers’ Schedule Page 4<br />
THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS<br />
Before <strong>the</strong> Thanksgiving Break, students were asked, “What are you<br />
most thankful for?” Maddie and Maria in Kindergarten are most<br />
thankful for food, family, <strong>the</strong>ir dog and, of course, Mrs. Franklin.<br />
To see more Thanksgiving blessings, turn to page seven of this bulletin.<br />
6047 BISHOPS PLACE ● SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109<br />
PHONE 314-352-8100 ● FAX 314-353-6603<br />
WWW.STRAPHAELARCHANGEL.ORG<br />
PARISH@STRAPHAELARCHANGEL.ORG
CLERGY & STAFF<br />
Rev. Msgr. Henry J. Breier<br />
Pastor<br />
Rev. Richard Suren<br />
In Residence<br />
Deacon Gerald J. Geiser Permanent Deacon<br />
Deacon Roger Kreitler Permanent Deacon<br />
Mrs. Kim Vangel<br />
School Principal<br />
Mrs. Linda Mechler<br />
School Secretary<br />
Mrs. Diane Halbert<br />
Office Manager<br />
Mrs. Amy Ruggeri<br />
Cafeteria Manager<br />
Mrs. Lisa Mitchell<br />
Parish Secretary<br />
Mrs. Mirela Shamija<br />
Housekeeping<br />
Mr. Robert Schlueter<br />
Maintenance<br />
Mr. Josh Knauer<br />
Maintenance<br />
MASS SCHEDULE<br />
Weekends: Saturday at 4:30 pm<br />
Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:00 am<br />
Weekdays: Monday through Saturday 7:00 am<br />
Monday through Friday 8:00 am<br />
HOLY DAYS AND HOLIDAYS<br />
Check Bulletin For Mass Times<br />
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION<br />
First Friday of each month (with exposition)<br />
following 8:00 am Mass concluding at 2:00 pm with<br />
Benediction<br />
Subsequent Tuesdays of each month (without exposition)<br />
7:00 am to 2:30 pm<br />
PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS<br />
Tuesday mornings at 6:50 am<br />
CONFESSIONS<br />
15 minutes before morning Masses on Tuesday,<br />
Thursday & Saturday; and 4:00 pm to 4:25 pm Saturday<br />
BULLETIN ARTICLES<br />
All articles for <strong>the</strong> bulletin are due into <strong>the</strong> rectory<br />
office by Noon on <strong>the</strong> Monday prior to <strong>the</strong> following<br />
weekend’s bulletin, unless o<strong>the</strong>rwise stated. Please<br />
send all bulletin notices to:<br />
parish@st<strong>raphael</strong><strong>archangel</strong>.org<br />
In case <strong>the</strong>re are any questions, please include your<br />
name and phone number.<br />
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS<br />
Monday thru Thursday<br />
7:30 am to 4:00 pm<br />
Friday<br />
7:30 am to 1:30 pm<br />
PHONE NUMBERS:<br />
Rectory 314-352-8100<br />
Msgr. Henry Breier ext 215<br />
Fr. Suren ext 214<br />
Office Manager ext 211<br />
Secretary ext. 210<br />
Fax 314-353-6603<br />
School 314-352-9474<br />
Fax 314-351-7477<br />
Prayer Tree<br />
EMAIL ADDRESSES:<br />
Msgr. Henry Breier:<br />
breier@st<strong>raphael</strong><strong>archangel</strong>.org<br />
Diane Halbert:<br />
halbert@st<strong>raphael</strong><strong>archangel</strong>.org<br />
Lisa Mitchell:<br />
mitchell@st<strong>raphael</strong><strong>archangel</strong>.org<br />
Please call <strong>the</strong> rectory<br />
PARISH INFORMATION<br />
REGISTRATION:<br />
New members are encouraged to see one of <strong>the</strong><br />
Parish Priests, Deacons, or to call <strong>the</strong> Parish Office<br />
to register.<br />
BAPTISM:<br />
Please contact <strong>the</strong> rectory just before or shortly after<br />
<strong>the</strong> birth of your child to make arrangements for<br />
Baptismal Instructions and arrange for a Baptismal<br />
date.<br />
MARRIAGE:<br />
Those seeking marriage should contact <strong>the</strong> pastor at<br />
least six months prior to <strong>the</strong> intended date of <strong>the</strong><br />
wedding to begin <strong>the</strong> Church process of marriage<br />
preparation.<br />
R.C.I.A.:<br />
Please call <strong>the</strong> rectory for class information.<br />
Feast of Christ <strong>the</strong> King November 25, 2012
Dear Parishioners,<br />
PASTOR’S COLUMN<br />
On Saturday, December 1st Saint <strong>Raphael</strong> will again be hosting <strong>the</strong> Annual Saint Louis Hills Neighborhood<br />
Association Christmas Party in our school gym. I am pleased that we can host this wonderful event and welcome<br />
so many people in our neighborhood to our facility. In addition, I would like to remind <strong>the</strong> ladies of<br />
<strong>the</strong> parish of <strong>the</strong> upcoming Advent by Candlelight event to be held in our parish gym on Sunday, December<br />
2nd. If you have not made your reservations yet, please do so and check <strong>the</strong> bulletin for more details. It will<br />
be a lovely night to help place ourselves in <strong>the</strong> correct frame of mind as we enter into <strong>the</strong> Season of Advent.<br />
On this coming Sunday, we conclude <strong>the</strong> Liturgical Year with <strong>the</strong> celebration of <strong>the</strong> Solemnity of Christ <strong>the</strong><br />
King. Pope Pius XI established <strong>the</strong> solemnity in 1925, but <strong>the</strong> reality to which it points has always been<br />
commemorated by devout Christians. Christians have always honored our Lord with <strong>the</strong> title “King” to express<br />
<strong>the</strong> great and lasting victory over sin and everlasting death, won for all men by His passion and death,<br />
culminating in His Ascension to <strong>the</strong> right hand of <strong>the</strong> Fa<strong>the</strong>r, where He is seated in glory. As King of Heaven<br />
and Earth, Christ will return in glory to bring to fullness His redemptive work. We, His faithful stewards,<br />
await His coming with humility and confidence in <strong>the</strong> eternal life He has made our inheritance.<br />
Today, some say that attributing kingship to our Lord Jesus says nothing to <strong>the</strong> contemporary mind and<br />
heart. Our response to such an observation must be twofold. First of all, <strong>the</strong> divinely inspired Word of God<br />
repeatedly refers to our Lord as King. For example, when Gabriel announces to <strong>the</strong> Blessed Virgin Mary<br />
that she is to be <strong>the</strong> Mo<strong>the</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Messiah, he tells her that her Son “will reign over <strong>the</strong> house of Jacob for<br />
ever; and of His kingdom <strong>the</strong>re shall be no end.” (Lk 1:32) As this year’s Gospel for <strong>the</strong> Solemnity reminds<br />
us, our Lord Himself, brought before Pilate to be tried and condemned to death, did not deny <strong>the</strong> title of<br />
“King” and spoke of His saving work, as He had done throughout His public ministry, as <strong>the</strong> establishment<br />
of a kingdom in which divine truth and love reign. (Jn 18:36-37)<br />
Secondly, it is not true that kingship is an out-of-date image. How frequently we use <strong>the</strong> title “king” to honor<br />
a person! How frequently we use <strong>the</strong> adjective “royal” to describe what is most pure and noble! In a very<br />
particular way, for <strong>the</strong> faithful of Saint Louis, <strong>the</strong> title “king” has a powerful meaning. Our patron <strong>saint</strong>,<br />
King Louis IX of France, was heroic in faith, hope and charity, as a husband, a fa<strong>the</strong>r, and a king. We see<br />
in his life <strong>the</strong> practice of <strong>the</strong> virtues which make a person truly royal, according to <strong>the</strong> mind and heart of<br />
Christ <strong>the</strong> King.<br />
Monsignor Breier<br />
Miss Dehaven’s Preschool Class<br />
Jiovanni, "Good Friends"<br />
Jack, "My sister Julia"<br />
Tommy, "My mom and dad"<br />
Marchesa, "The toys in our classroom"<br />
Liam, "My Grandma and Grandpa<br />
Emilia, "My family"<br />
Kai, "Playing in <strong>the</strong> sunny areas outside"<br />
PRESCHOOL THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS<br />
Mrs. Reck’s Preschool Class<br />
"I'm grateful for my family and my teachers, and for<br />
all <strong>the</strong> people who died who I hope are having a<br />
good time in Heaven." - Maddie Mispagel<br />
"I'm grateful for my Mom and Dad, and for my<br />
bro<strong>the</strong>r when he is nice to me, and for <strong>the</strong> baby that<br />
is coming after my mom grows him in her stomach."<br />
- Brendan<br />
Feast of Christ <strong>the</strong> King 3 November 25, 2012
SERVERS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26<br />
TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2<br />
Monday through Wednesday<br />
7:00 am Henry LeGrand Ryan Cierpiot<br />
8:00 am Marcus Sullenger Ian Somogye<br />
Thursday and Friday<br />
7:00 am Ben Schicker Connor Vogt<br />
8:00 am Olivia Brinkmann Erika Jugo<br />
Saturday<br />
7:00 am Ben Schicker Connor Vogt<br />
4:30 pm Lilly Mitchell Molly Mitchell<br />
Kathleen Magee<br />
Sunday<br />
8:00 am Ben Schicker Ian Somogye<br />
Peyton Follis<br />
10:00 am Henry LeGrand Claire Baur<br />
Will Perryman<br />
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK<br />
Monday, November 26<br />
7:00 am Robert Thumser<br />
8:00 am Dorothy Horan<br />
Tuesday, November 27<br />
7:00 am Angelo Bottini<br />
8:00 am Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Renner<br />
Wednesday, November 28<br />
7:00 am Jean Krost<br />
8:00 am Dorothy Horan<br />
Thursday, November 29<br />
7:00 am Sylvia Berhorst<br />
8:00 am Purgatorial Society<br />
Friday, November 30<br />
7:00 am Jim Gossrau<br />
8:00 am Carol Hinrichs<br />
Saturday, December 1<br />
7:00 am Alice Goeddel<br />
4:30 pm Jay Aboussie<br />
Sunday, December 2<br />
8:00 am Parish<br />
10:00 am Carol Hinrichs<br />
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION<br />
“Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom does not<br />
belong to this world.”<br />
John 18:36<br />
How often do we put all our time and energy into<br />
building a kingdom here on earth, forgetting that life<br />
here is short? The real kingdom is in <strong>the</strong> next<br />
life. Yet, how much time and energy do we invest in<br />
working for that eternal kingdom?<br />
CONTRIBUTIONS<br />
Due to <strong>the</strong> early deadline for <strong>the</strong> printing of this bulletin,<br />
contributions for <strong>the</strong> weekend of November<br />
17/18 will be in next week’s bulletin.<br />
WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 1/2<br />
4:30 pm 8:00 am 10:00 am<br />
PRIEST: Fa<strong>the</strong>r Suren Fa<strong>the</strong>r Suren Monsignor Breier<br />
LECTOR: Virgina Schaper Kristine McCloskey Hea<strong>the</strong>r Hays<br />
EUCHARISTIC<br />
MINISTER: Ed Wallner Katy Connor Joe Zulich<br />
Helen Doyle Rosita Koehler Dan Harbaugh<br />
Bob Ahrens<br />
Celeste LeGrand<br />
Maureen Ahrens<br />
Mary Alice Goedeker<br />
George Kerry<br />
Jane Hinkebein<br />
Amy Schisler<br />
<strong>St</strong>acy Schicker<br />
Janet Sheldon<br />
Feast of Christ <strong>the</strong> King November 25, 2012
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION<br />
The parish has Eucharistic Adoration in Church every<br />
first Friday of <strong>the</strong> month, after 8:00 am Mass until<br />
2:00 pm. It is followed by Benediction. Everyone<br />
is welcome to come for individual prayer during any<br />
part of <strong>the</strong> day. The next First Friday Adoration is<br />
Friday, December 7.<br />
THANK YOU<br />
Thank you to all of our parishioners and school families<br />
that helped support our efforts in raising funds<br />
for our Generation Life ProLife March in Washington,<br />
D.C. Because of your generosity at our Trunkor-Treat,<br />
Noodles Night and Mouse Races, we are<br />
well on our way!<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Raphael</strong> <strong>the</strong> Archangel Class of 2013<br />
SLHNA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING<br />
The <strong>St</strong>. Louis Hills Neighborhood Association will<br />
host its Thirteenth Annual Christmas Tree Lighting<br />
on Sunday, November 25, 2012, from 7-9 pm. The<br />
Blue Spruce tree in Francis Park, Childress and Nottingham<br />
will be lit. There will be carriage rides and<br />
visits by Santa, Mrs. Claus and FREDBIRD of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>St</strong>. Louis Cardinals. The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Raphael</strong> Choir will be<br />
singing at <strong>the</strong> lighting ceremony. Everyone is invited<br />
to join your neighbors as we celebrate <strong>the</strong> holidays<br />
in <strong>St</strong>. Louis Hills.<br />
HOLY DAY/HOLIDAY MASS SCHEDULE<br />
Immaculate Conception—Holy Day of Obligation<br />
Friday, December 7 - Vigil<br />
5:00 pm<br />
Saturday, December 8<br />
7:00 am and 8:00 am<br />
Christmas —Holy Day of Obligation<br />
Monday, December 24 - Vigil<br />
4:30 pm and 10:30 pm<br />
Tuesday, December 25<br />
8:00 am and 10:00 am<br />
New Year’s Day—Holy Day of Obligation<br />
Monday, December 31 - Vigil<br />
5:00 pm<br />
Tuesday, January 1<br />
7:00 am and 9:00 am<br />
LADIES’ CLUB<br />
The December Ladies’ Club meeting will be Thursday,<br />
December 13 at 7:00 pm in <strong>the</strong> school cafeteria.<br />
Please bring a $15 item for <strong>the</strong> gift exchange. Please<br />
note this is one week earlier <strong>the</strong>n our regular meetings.<br />
Come join us for a great night out with food<br />
and drinks. Don’t forget to bring your favorite appetizer<br />
or dessert and your favorite beverage.<br />
Our next meeting will be Thursday, January 17,<br />
2013 at 7:00 pm in <strong>the</strong> school cafeteria. Please<br />
bring your item for our Annual Elephant Silent Auction.<br />
PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS<br />
It's that time of <strong>the</strong> year again - time for nominations<br />
to <strong>the</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Raphael</strong> <strong>the</strong> Archangel Parish Council. As<br />
you may remember, last year <strong>the</strong> process for securing<br />
members for <strong>the</strong> Parish Council was a selection<br />
ra<strong>the</strong>r than an election. Two new members for <strong>the</strong><br />
council will be selected by lottery during Mass in<br />
November. Please prayerfully consider nominating<br />
yourself or ano<strong>the</strong>r parishioner to serve on <strong>the</strong> council.<br />
If you are interested, please fill out <strong>the</strong> form below<br />
and drop it into <strong>the</strong> collection basket. Members<br />
of <strong>the</strong> current council will contact all nominees by<br />
phone. No one can be selected unless he/she agrees<br />
to <strong>the</strong> nomination.<br />
I would like to nominate myself:<br />
Name:____________________________________<br />
Phone #:__________________________________<br />
I would like to nominate a parishioner:<br />
Name:____________________________________<br />
Phone #:__________________________________<br />
CHANDELIER CLEANING<br />
It's that time again! Can you donate a few hours of<br />
your time to help clean <strong>the</strong> chandeliers in church?<br />
Cleaning will begin Monday, December 3rd, immediately<br />
after 8:00 a.m. mass. No special skills required;<br />
just a willingness to help. If possible, just<br />
bring a bucket and some old towels. Your efforts<br />
will help <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Raphael</strong>'s "sparkle" through <strong>the</strong> holiday<br />
season and beyond. Questions? Call Ellen Wright<br />
at 353-3319.<br />
Feast of Christ <strong>the</strong> King 5 November 25, 2012
SCHOOL OF<br />
SAINT RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL<br />
Formed in Faith, Prepared for Life<br />
The mission of Saint <strong>Raphael</strong> School is to form our children in <strong>the</strong> Catholic faith<br />
with Jesus as our master teacher. We, also, prepare <strong>the</strong>m for <strong>the</strong> next stage of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
lives by striving for academic excellence through an ever-evolving curriculum. We<br />
rely on all <strong>the</strong> members of our school community - <strong>the</strong> parents, <strong>the</strong> priests, <strong>the</strong><br />
teachers and <strong>the</strong> parishioners - to accomplish this endeavor.<br />
UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS<br />
Saturday, November 24—Advent Wreath-Making Party, 5:30 pm<br />
Friday, November 30—Progress Reports<br />
Sunday, December 2—Advent By Candlelight, 6:00 pm<br />
Friday, December 7—Vigil Immaculate Conception, 5:00 pm<br />
Saturday, December 8—Immaculate Conception, 7:00 and 8:00 am<br />
Thursday, December 21—Christmas Program, 10:00 am and 7:00 pm<br />
THIS WEEK IN THE CAFETERIA<br />
Monday,<br />
November 26<br />
Tuesday,<br />
November 27<br />
Wednesday,<br />
November 28<br />
Thursday,<br />
November 29<br />
Friday,<br />
November 30<br />
Chicken Pot Pie<br />
Creamy Chicken<br />
and Rice<br />
Hamburger and<br />
Tator Tots<br />
Turkey Sandwich<br />
and Chicken Noodle<br />
Soup<br />
Popcorn Shrimp<br />
and Salad<br />
THANK YOU<br />
Thank you to all of our students for bringing in food for our<br />
Thanksgiving collection for <strong>the</strong> <strong>St</strong>. Vincent De Paul Society.<br />
<strong>St</strong>udents made 12 baskets (representing <strong>the</strong>ir 12 Apostle<br />
families) that hold a complete Thanksgiving meal to be given<br />
to 12 deserving families.<br />
SAVE THE DATE<br />
All School Fa<strong>the</strong>r-Daughter Dance<br />
Saturday, January 12, 2012<br />
This event is being sponsored by <strong>the</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Raphael</strong> Girl<br />
Scouts, but is open to all <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Raphael</strong> girls and fa<strong>the</strong>rs (or<br />
special person). Please watch <strong>the</strong> bulletin for more details<br />
and reservation forms.<br />
PLEASE NOTE<br />
Results from this year’s City/County Soccer Championships<br />
will appear in next week’s bulletin.<br />
Feast of Christ <strong>the</strong> King November 25, 2012
CONTACT INFORMATION<br />
6000 Jamieson Avenue ● <strong>St</strong>. Louis, MO 63109 ● Phone 314-352-9474 ● Fax 314-351-7477<br />
Office Hours: M-F 7:00 am - 3:30 pm<br />
Mrs. Kim Vangel, vangel@st<strong>raphael</strong><strong>archangel</strong>.org ●Linda Mechler, secretary@st<strong>raphael</strong><strong>archangel</strong>.org<br />
PRINCIPAL’S COLUMN<br />
We asked <strong>the</strong> students what <strong>the</strong>y are most thankful for this holiday season…..<br />
“We are thankful for God!” Mary,<br />
Clare and Hannah, Grade 6<br />
“I am thankful for my grandparents<br />
and Veterans.” Ethan, Grade 5<br />
“...our school, our parish, parents,<br />
friends and football.”<br />
6th Grade Boys<br />
“I am thankful for <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Raphael</strong> Community!”<br />
Janie, Grade 7<br />
The 8th grade girls are thankful for<br />
Ms. Runiewicz!<br />
THANK YOU ST. RAPHAEL<br />
PARISHIONERS AND<br />
SCHOOL FAMILIES!<br />
The 8th grade boys are thankful for<br />
good friends, trains, hockey, football,<br />
parents, Monsignor Breier<br />
& Buffalo, Iowa.<br />
“...our dog, parents, food,<br />
Mrs. Franklin and friends!”<br />
Addi and Joey, Grade K<br />
“...my mom’s good<br />
health!” Will, Grade 7<br />
“...football and friends!”<br />
Will and Luke, Grade 6<br />
Feast of Christ <strong>the</strong> King 7 November 25, 2012
NIGHT OF PRAYER FOR LIFE<br />
The 23rd Annual National Night of Prayer for<br />
Life unites <strong>the</strong> Feast of <strong>the</strong> Immaculate Conception<br />
with <strong>the</strong> Feast of <strong>St</strong>. Juan Diego in order to honor our<br />
Blessed Mo<strong>the</strong>r and to pray for <strong>the</strong> protection of all<br />
human life.<br />
As you know, Juan Diego is <strong>the</strong> man to whom Our<br />
Lady of Guadalupe appeared. When asked for a sign<br />
to take to <strong>the</strong> bishop, Our Lady filled Diego's cloak<br />
with roses and her shining image. The Night of<br />
Prayer takes place from 9 pm Saturday, December 8<br />
to 1 am Sunday, December 9. During <strong>the</strong> Hour of<br />
Unity (11 pm to 12 midnight, <strong>St</strong>. Louis time), we<br />
will unite with churches across <strong>the</strong> country to pray<br />
for an end to abortion. We encourage all <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Raphael</strong>ites<br />
to join in this prayer effort to uphold <strong>the</strong> sanctity<br />
of human life.<br />
The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Raphael</strong> ProLife Committee<br />
INFORMATION NEEDED<br />
We are currently updating our records with<br />
birthdates, anniversary dates and email addresses.<br />
Please call <strong>the</strong> rectory at 314-352-8100 or email Diane<br />
at halbert@st<strong>raphael</strong><strong>archangel</strong>.org with your information.<br />
Thank you!<br />
PRAYER FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM<br />
Almighty God, Fa<strong>the</strong>r of all nations,<br />
for freedom you have<br />
set us free in Christ Jesus (Gal 5:1).<br />
We praise and bless you for <strong>the</strong><br />
gift of religious liberty,<br />
<strong>the</strong> foundation of human rights, justice,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> common good.<br />
Grant to our leaders <strong>the</strong> wisdom<br />
to protect and promote our liberties;<br />
by your grace may we have<br />
<strong>the</strong> courage to defend <strong>the</strong>m,<br />
for our-selves and for all those<br />
who live in this blessed land.<br />
We ask this through <strong>the</strong> intercession of<br />
Mary Immaculate, our patroness, and in <strong>the</strong><br />
name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,<br />
in <strong>the</strong> unity of <strong>the</strong> Holy Spirit,<br />
with whom you live and reign,<br />
one God, forever and ever.<br />
Amen.<br />
archstl.org/liberty<br />
Prayer © 2012 USCCB. Used with permission. All rights reserved.<br />
TARGET RED CARD<br />
If you like to shop at Target and have a Target Red<br />
Card, raising money for SRA has never been easier!<br />
Register your Target Red Card debit or credit card<br />
and 1% of all purchases are donated back to our<br />
school! It’s just this easy:<br />
• For a debit card you just need to bring a<br />
blank check with you to Target to get signedup.<br />
• For a credit card just apply in store<br />
Once you have your Red Card (<strong>the</strong> one that comes in<br />
<strong>the</strong> mail), you can register online:<br />
• Go to: target.com/tcoe<br />
• Click: Enroll in “Take Charge of Education”<br />
• You can put in <strong>the</strong> SRA school ID number<br />
(9660) and register. Last year, we received a<br />
check from Target for $685.44 for our school!<br />
Let’s try to double our next check. The more<br />
people that register, <strong>the</strong> more money we raise.<br />
HOLIDAY LECTORS<br />
AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS<br />
Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers are needed for <strong>the</strong><br />
following Masses. If you can assist at one or more<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Masses, please call <strong>the</strong> Parish Office at 314<br />
352 8100 or email parish@st<strong>raphael</strong><strong>archangel</strong>.org.<br />
Lectors:<br />
Immaculate Conception, December 8 at 8:00 am<br />
Christmas Day, December 25 at 8:00 am<br />
New Year’s Day, January 1 at 9:00 am<br />
Eucharistic Ministers:<br />
Immaculate Conception, December 8 at 8:00 am<br />
Christmas Eve, December 24 at 4:30 pm & 10:30<br />
pm<br />
Christmas Day, December 25 at 8:00 am & 10:00<br />
am<br />
New Year’s Day, January 1 at 9:00 am<br />
Thank you for assisting with this important ministry.<br />
Feast of Christ <strong>the</strong> King November 25, 2012
ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT<br />
DECEMBER 2, 2012 6 PM - 9 PM<br />
ST. RAPHAEL GYM<br />
We are pleased to announce that our guest speaker for <strong>the</strong> 2012 Advent by Candlelight is<br />
Deby Sansone Schlapprizzi. Deby is host of Splendor of You®, a radio program addressing<br />
varied topics on faith in contemporary living. Deby delivers a message of purpose and hope.<br />
Advent by Candlelight is an invitation for women to let go of <strong>the</strong> activities of Christmas<br />
and instead focus on <strong>the</strong> meaning of Christmas.<br />
What actually happens at Advent by Candlelight? Each table hostess provides place settings for her<br />
guests. Both casual and formal approaches are completely fine; this isn’t a decorating competition by any<br />
means! Each hostess determines what type of food her table will enjoy toge<strong>the</strong>r, and each guest brings a dish<br />
to share as appropriate (potluck dinner, appetizers and dessert, dessert only, and so on).<br />
Registration<br />
Name:_______________________________ Phone:__________________________________<br />
Email:_________________________________________________________________________<br />
____ Individual Registration-I am willing to sit at any table where <strong>the</strong>re is room.<br />
____ I am NOT willing to be a hostess, but would like to sit with <strong>the</strong> following friends: (Please limit to 2<br />
people. The individuals listed here must register <strong>the</strong>mselves for <strong>the</strong> event. Having <strong>the</strong>m on your sheet does<br />
not guarantee <strong>the</strong>m a spot at <strong>the</strong> event. Thank you.)<br />
____ Table Hostess-I want to invite o<strong>the</strong>rs to sit with me at a table and be <strong>the</strong> hostess. The following people<br />
will be automatically registered as attending <strong>the</strong> event. Fur<strong>the</strong>r hostess information will be sent to you.<br />
Questions: Please call Sue Brandt at 704-5304 or Mary Alice Goedeker at 749-1216<br />
Table Members (please limit to 8-10 people. If you have less than 8, individual registrations will be added<br />
to fill in <strong>the</strong> table):<br />
__________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________<br />
E-mail reservations to lashmoreruppel@gmail.com or place form in collection basket<br />
Feast of Christ <strong>the</strong> King 9 November 25, 2012
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH<br />
Monday, November 26<br />
8:00 am - Church School Mass Gr. 6-8<br />
4:00 pm - Gym Gr. 6 Boys BBall<br />
5:30 pm - Gym Gr. 3 Girls BBall<br />
6:30 pm - Gym Gr. 4 Girls BBall<br />
7:00 pm - Cafeteria Boy Scouts<br />
Tuesday, November 27<br />
4:30 pm - Gym Gr. 7 Girls BBall<br />
6:00 pm - Gym Gr. 4 Boys BBall<br />
7:00 pm - Rectory Knights of Columbus<br />
7:30 pm - Gym Gr. 8 Boys BBall<br />
Wednesday, November 28<br />
3:15 pm - School Karate<br />
5:30 pm - Gym Gr. 5 Girls BBall<br />
6:00 pm - Cafeteria <strong>St</strong>ep Class<br />
7:00 pm - Gym Gr. 7 Boys BBall<br />
7:00 pm - Church Choir Practice<br />
7:00 pm - Cafeteria Adult Religious Ed<br />
8:30 pm - Gym Men’s Basketball<br />
Thursday, November 29<br />
9:00 am - Rectory Quilters<br />
2:00 pm - School PK Dance<br />
3:15 pm - School Gr. K-4 Dance<br />
4:00 pm - School Gr. 5-8 Dance<br />
4:00 pm - Gym Gr. 6 Boys BBall<br />
6:00 pm - Cafeteria Gr. 3 Girl Scouts<br />
6:00 pm - Gym Gr. 6 Girls BBall<br />
7:30 pm - Gym Gr. 8 Split BBall<br />
Friday, November 30<br />
Gym Closed for SLHNA Christmas Party Set Up<br />
Saturday, December 1<br />
Gym Closed for SLHNA Christmas Party<br />
8:00 am - Cafeteria <strong>St</strong>ep Class<br />
7:00 pm—Gym SLHNA<br />
Christmas Party<br />
Sunday, December 2<br />
Gym Closed for Advent By Candlelight<br />
10:00 am—Rectory Preschool Religion<br />
6:00 pm—Gym Advent By Candlelight<br />
READINGS FOR THE WEEK<br />
Monday: Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22<br />
Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24<br />
Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Mt 15:29-37<br />
Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27<br />
Friday: Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31<br />
Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Mt 9:35 — 10:1,<br />
5a, 6-8<br />
Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11;<br />
Lk 3:1-6<br />
WINTER OUTREACH<br />
Encouraged by our Catholic Social Teachings:<br />
“Option for <strong>the</strong> Poor and Vulnerable” and<br />
“Solidarity”, <strong>the</strong> SRA Parish Family is once again<br />
invited to participate in <strong>St</strong>. Louis Winter Outreach.<br />
In a society marred by division between rich and<br />
poor, we are reminded of <strong>the</strong> story of <strong>the</strong> Last Judgment.<br />
Each year, many individuals and families, without<br />
decent housing, spend <strong>the</strong>ir nights on <strong>the</strong> streets of<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Louis. Winter is particularly hard for <strong>the</strong>m. In an<br />
effort to reach out to our “brethren” who will need<br />
warmth and food, we are asking for help in providing<br />
meals to a shelter during <strong>the</strong> coldest months.<br />
Drivers are also needed to deliver <strong>the</strong> meals to<br />
Americorps at 1315 Ann <strong>St</strong>reet on our assigned evenings.<br />
Drivers and o<strong>the</strong>rs are welcome to come and<br />
visit and/or serve on <strong>the</strong>se evenings:<br />
December 7, 8 & 9<br />
January 11, 12 & 13<br />
February 8, 9 & 10<br />
ST. JOAN OF ARC<br />
FRIED CHICKEN DINNER<br />
Saturday, December 1, 2012<br />
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm<br />
Fried Chicken Dinners: 3 pieces with 2 sides for $8<br />
Children’s Dinners: Chicken <strong>St</strong>rips with 2 sides $4<br />
(children 7 and under)<br />
Food needed : 9x13 Hot Casserole, Salad & Dressing<br />
(12 servings), Simple Dessert (12 servings).<br />
Food is to be dropped off at Faenger Hall by 5:15<br />
pm. If necessary, arrangements can be made to pick<br />
it up from your home.<br />
Please consider sharing a dish this winter and/or to<br />
be a driver by calling Mary Ellen 352-6165 or email:<br />
maryem@brick.net<br />
Feast of Christ <strong>the</strong> King November 25, 2012
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