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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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