March 19, 2017
St. Stephen Parish
27519 Monroe Rd. 533
Monroe City, MO 63456
Holy Rosary Rectory
735-4718
Pastor
Very Rev. Michael W. Penn, V.F.
Deacon Mike Long
Current and past bulletins
may be viewed at
St. Stephen's website: www.ststephencatholicchurch.org
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Scripture Readings for March 26, 2017
The Fourth Sunday of Lent
1 Samuel 16: 1b, 6-7, 10-13a: The Lord sent Samuel to Bethlehem to the house of Jesse, where Samuel was to anoint the new king of Israel. After Jesse presented each of his sons, the Lord instructed Samuel to anoint the youngest, David.
Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6: "The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.
Ephesians 5: 8-14: Live as children of the light in goodness, justice and truth. "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light."
John 9: 1-41: Jesus cured a man born blind. The Pharisees became upset because he did this on the Sabbath. After the Pharisees rejected the man's story, he met Jesus again. Jesus, "Son of Man", explained how the blind will see, but those who hold on to sin will remain in darkness.
The English translation of the Psalm Response from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. 2) Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the diocese of the United States of America, copyright 1998, 1970, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc. Washington, and DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No part of the Lectionary for Mass may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner
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Prayer for Priests program: We are asked to include these priests in our daily prayer intentions:
Date Priest Ordination Date
03/19 Rev. Patrick Dowling 1982
03/20 Rev. William Korte 1983
03/21 Rev. Alex Gabriel 1983
03/22 Rev. Joseph Hoi 1984
03/23 Rev. Charles Pardee 1984
03/24 Rev. Thomas Alber 1985
03/25 Rev. Msgr. Robert Kurwicki 1985
~ PARISH NEWS ~
· Choir practice for Sunday, March 26th will be held Tuesday, March 21st at 6:30.
· Mowing bids: Bids for mowing the parish grounds and cemetery for 2017 are now being accepted and will be awarded April 1st. Please give the bid to either Joe Purol or Fr. Penn by March 21st. Thank you!
· Altar Society dues of $15.00 may be given to Julie Hays or mailed to 27501 Monroe Rd. 391, Monroe City.
· The next Pastoral Council meeting will be Wednesday, April 27that7:00 PM in the gym.
· The next KC meeting will be Thursday, April 6th at 7:00 PM.
· The next Finance Committee meeting will be Thursday, May 11th at 7:00 PM at Holy Rosary's rectory.
~ SCHOOL NEWS ~
· The Student LiturgyonFriday, March 24th, will be led by the sixth grade students.Eucharistic ministers are Marie Little, Peggy Spalding, John Kendrick and Dorothy Ritter.
· Kindergarten Registrationwill be held onWednesday, March 29th, at6:30at Holy Rosary School. Students and their parents are asked to come to school at that time.
· TheFirst Track Meetof the season will be at Paris onTuesday March 28th.
· The annualTalent Showwill be held on Friday, April 28th. Get your acts together!!
· Holy Rosary School construction update: As of March 1, 2017, the principal balance due on the construction loan for the new school is $1,113,264.90. The balance of uncollected pledges from the capital campaign is $1,132,141.60. Thank you for your past and continued support of the capital campaign and construction of the new Holy Rosary School.
NEXT WEEK’S DAILY MASS SCHEDULE AT
HOLY ROSARY
Day Time Intention
Mon. Scripture Service 7:30 AM Leader-Rose McNally
Tues. 7:30 AM Joe B. & Mike Mudd
Wed. 7:30 AM Purgatorial Society
Thurs. 7:30 AM J. D. Underhill
Fri. Student Liturgy 8:20 AM Manning, Emily & Richard
Thompson
Stations of the Cross + Benediction
7:00 PM @ Holy Rosary
Sat. Holy Rosary 5:30 PM Harold & Edith Tonsor
Sun. St. Stephen 8:00 AM Families of St. Stephen &
Holy Rosary
Holy Rosary 9:30 AM Joe & Helen Maher
RECONCILIATION
Ordinary Reconciliation Schedule:
Saturday 4:30 – 5:00 PM at Holy Rosary
Sunday 7:30–7:55 AM at St. Stephen
(Or by appointment. Call Holy Rosary Rectory at 735-4718)
March 12thOffertory ~ $1,729.26
~ FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK ~
Third Sunday of Lent
What an opportunity we have to drink from the well-spring of eternal life. Jesus! Most especially during this Privileged Season, when we, in the midst of our Lenten resolutions are looking for strength and nourishment, we thirst for Jesus, we long for Jesus to help us on our journey that leads to healing and reconciliation. For almost three weeks we have recalled the dryness our sinfulness causes and have struggled to climb the mountain of holiness where glory awaits. But we need help; we need guidance; we need encouragement. The Lord gives us what we need, and in today's gospel (John 4:5-42) we hear the invitation of Jesus to come and participate in His satisfying solace with all of our sins and drink from His abundant love and mercy. As we continue along this Lenten Season, journeying toward the Father with Jesus, let us not become frustrated and lost because of what we have given up but be encouraged and joyful for the gifts we receive when we come to Him in humility, seeking His forgiveness and merciful love.
There are two opportunities for participation in a Communal Penance Service for Lent this week: Monday, March 20th at St. Joseph Church, Palmyra and Tuesday, March 21st at Holy Family Church, Hannibal. Both services begin at 7:00 p.m..
Beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday, March 31st and continuing to 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 1st, "Twenty-Four Hours With The Lord" will be offered at Holy Rosary Church. It will begin with Solemn Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 12:00 noon in the church followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 12:00 noon to midnight on March 31st and from 3:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 1st. This special opportunity for Adoration and Reconciliation will conclude with Benediction and Reposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 1st. Priests throughout the Hannibal Deanery are availing themselves to give everyone an opportunity for individual Confession and Absolution. There wil be no Confessions held Saturday afternoon, April 1st from 4:30-5:00 p.m..
~ 3 IN 1 COLLECTION NEXT SUNDAY ~
Funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees and Christ's love and respect to all people here at home and abroad. Please give generously to the CRSC and "Help Jesus In Disguise". Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.
~ PLEASE KEEP IN PRAYER ~
Jim Hunt, Troy Ritter, Jeremy Smith, Alfred Timbrook,
Rosemary Evans, Sue Gilbert, Nick Hays, Jerry Botkins
Henry Hogan, Deanna Buckman, Natalee Amos,
Kyndal Underwood, Kimberly Spalding,
Anna Pennewell, Carla Libby, Paul Buckman
For all who are ill, especially those who are awaiting surgery or seriously ill, and for their care-takers,
we pray to the Lord.
If a family member is ill, injured or disabled please call and let us know so that we may put them on our sick list for prayers. We don’t know unless you call, and we cannot put a name on the sick list without your permission. Names will remain in the bulletin for two weeks, unless otherwise notified. The power of prayer is very strong and healing.
Sick, homebound or nursing home? If you hear of or know of someone who falls into these categories please have an immediate family member contact us at Holy Rosary's rectory office, 735-4718, so we can minister to their spiritual needs.
~ PORK BURGER SALES ~
St. Stephen and Holy Rosary students attending Catholic Heart Work Camp this summer are now selling frozen pork burger patties. Please support us as we travel to Denver, CO, to serve the needs of the underprivileged from June 10th-18th. The cost of the burgers is $10 per bag of 12 patties. If you would like burgers ready to grill, contact one of our campers, Colin Kendrick, Tim Dennison, Ian Ritter, Ryan Kendrick, Addi Hays, Katie Hoover, Logan Maher, Mason Reyes, Rachel Smith or Paige Shinn. You may also place your order on the list on the round table in Holy Rosary's vestibule. For any questions, call Riss Hays at 573-406-7133.
INTERESTED IN A LENTEN PROGRAM FOR YOUR SMALL GROUP?
Our parish wide program, “Formed” has a program they are suggesting for small group use. It is entitled “Forgiven”. If you or your small group is interested in this program for Lent please register on the Formed.org website. Leader’s materials, participant materials and anything you might need is offered on there for free. If anyone is interested and would like to have the materials printed off for you, please contact Deacon Mike at 735-4718.
~ "FORMED" ~
To sign up for formed please visit www.formed.org and use parish code: R8YRMG. If you have any problems or questions, please don’t hesitate to call Deacon Mike at 573-735-4718 between 8:00 AM and 12 noon.
The highlighted program for Formed is the movie "Pope John Paul 1: The Smile of God". This service is free to our parishioners, so please use it as much as you would like.
~ FOOD BANK ~
The Monroe City Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help unload the truck on the third Thursday of each month between 3:00-4:00 PM. They are also looking for volunteers to help distribute food on the third Friday of each month anytime between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. If you would like to volunteer or have any questions please call Jina McClintic at 573-248-6750. The March Food Bank will be held Friday, March 17th from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM.
~ KRISPY KREME FUNDRAISER ~
The Religious Education program will be taking orders for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts from now until Friday April 7th. A list of available doughnuts and order forms can be found at Holy Rosary's rectory or in the vestibule of church. The orders will be available for pick up on the morning of Saturday April 15th at the K of C Hall. For more information or to place an order please call the rectory at 735-4718.
~ ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS ~
Adoration Chapel Hours available:
Sunday 1-2 PM, 4-5 PM,
Tuesday 3-4 AM, 5-6 PM
Saturday 7-8 AM; noon-1 PM;3-4 PM.
If you cannot commit to a regular hour, please consider being a substitute for an hour that would be convenient for you. Not one every week but one that sometime you could take once in a while. Call: Phyllis Campbell - 573-795-2290
~ PSR CLASSES ~
Grade School: March 22nd – Class
7th-12th Grade: March 26th – Class
~ SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY ~
The William H. (Bill) Simon Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to Catholic students who are in financial need for the purpose of attending an accredited college or university of the student's choice. The scholarship is $1,000 per semester to assist the student in meeting educational needs. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution or to the student upon presentation of receipts paid to the institution for tuition, fees, and/or room and board. It is the intent to award three new scholarships each year; however, the actual number of new awards will be contingent upon the current number of previous recipients that are eligible for renewal. If you would like to apply for this scholarship, please stop by Holy Rosary's rectory to pick up an application or call 735-4718 for more information.
~ CHRISM MASS ~
Bishop John R. Gaydos invites you to attend our annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral Church of St. Joseph, Jefferson City on Thursday, April 6th at 5:30 PM. This Liturgy unites the Diocese in recalling the gifts of the Holy Priesthood and the Most Holy Eucharist. The Oil of the Sick and the Oil of the Catechumens are blessed and the Sacred Chrism is consecrated at this time. These Holy Oils impact the lives of those who are preparing to enter into the Church, those who are ill and all preparing for Confirmation and Holy Orders.
*Liturgy Appointments
March 19 – Third Sunday of Lent
Rosary Katie Foster
Greeter Mark & Rose McNally
Music Sr. Sue Walker & Floyd Buckman
Song Leader Judy Irons
Servers Tyler Hays & Ben Lemongelli
Lector Debbie Kendrick
Offertory Danny & Mary Sims
Communion Ministers Lee Anderson, Sally Lemongelli, Rose McNally,
Laura Mulvaney, Lynn Ogle
Counters Amanda Spalding, Maureen Lemongelli
March 26 – Fourth Sunday of Lent
Rosary Gares Family
Greeter Desiree Mudd
Music Jan Gottman & Debby Quinn
Song Leader The Choir
Servers Dennis & Kaye Spalding
Lector Michelle Kendrick
Offertory Bill & Kathy Smith
Communion Ministers Marie Purol, Nancy Shively, Deanna Buckman,
Amanda Spalding, P.A. Turnbull
Counters Amanda Spalding, Sally Lemongelli
April 2 – Fifth Sunday of Lent
Rosary Maureen Lemongelli
Greeter Veronica O'Connor
Music Peggy Spalding & Debby Quinn
Song Leader Julienne Burns
Servers Blake Hays & Kyle Hays
Lector Greg Maher
Offertory Dennis & Kaye Spalding