August 17, 2014
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
Scripture Readings for August 24, 2014
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 22:19-23: The Lord’s servant will receive the key of the House of David. What the servant does, God confirms.
Psalm 138: 1-2, 2-3, 6, 8: "Lord, Your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of Your hands."
Romans 11: 33-36: The riches, wisdom, and knowledge of God are too deep for humans to fathom. God’s judgments are inscrutable and unsearchable. All things come from God, though God, and for God.
Matthew 16:13-20: At Caesarea Philippi, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Upon this rock I will build my church.” Then He gave to Peter the keys to heaven’s reign. Finally, Jesus ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that He was the Christ.
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.
Prayer for Priests program: We are asked to include these priests in our daily prayer intentions:
Date Priest Assignment
08/17 Rev. Msgr. Donald Lammers, P.A. Eldon
08/18 Rev. Patrick Shortt Mary's Home
08/19 Most Rev. John R. Gaydos Bishop of Jefferson City
08/20 Rev. Patrick Pierceall Retired, Hannibal
08/21 Rev. Gerald Kaimann Marceline, Brookfield
08/22 Rev. Michael Quinn Hannibal
08/23 Rev. Kenneth Steinhauser St. Louis University
August 10th Offertory ~ $1,552.76
Feast of the Assumption ~ $20.00
Peru Missions ~ $10.00
Catholic Missourian ~ $20.00
SUNDAY'S ANNOUNCEMENT
The St. Stephen choir had it's first practice Thursday evening and agreed practices will be held on Thursday evenings prior to the 4th Sunday of each month at 7:00 PM; they will lead the congregation each 4th Sunday. It's not too late to join!! There will be another practice this Thursday, August 21st at 7:00 PM.
PARISH NEWS ~
· Pastoral Council: The next meeting will be held Tuesday, August 19th.
· The next K of C meeting will be held Thursday, September 4th at 7:00 PM.
· Choir practice will be held Thursday, August 21st at 7:00 PM.
~ SCHOOL NEWS ~
· The 113th year of Holy Rosary School will begin onTuesday, August 19th, with the opening bell ringing at8:05.Students will be dismissed at11:30.
· Wednesday, August 20thwill also be a half day session with dismissal at11:30. Bus service will be available on both days.
· Pre school classes will begin on Wednesday, August 20th.
· The first student Mass will be held onFriday, August 29th, at8:20. All kindergarten students and other new members of Holy Rosary School will be introduced at this time.
NEXT WEEK’S DAILY MASS SCHEDULE AT
HOLY ROSARY
Day Time Intention
Mon. Scripture Service 7:30 AM Leader-John Kendrick
Tues. 7:30 AM Robert & Earl Crowley
Wed. 7:30 AM Purgatorial Society
Thurs. 7:30 AM Emily Thompson
Fri. 7:30 AM Thanksgiving/Ans. Prayers
Sat. 5:30 PM Jim Chitwood
Sun. St. Stephen 8:00 AM Families of St. Stephen and
Holy Rosary
Holy Rosary 9:30 AM Madilynn St.Clair
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)
~ FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK ~
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Faith is a priceless gift from God. We can only come to know God through faith. A person without faith cannot come to know God. A person is called and chosen to use both human reason and the gift of faith to enter into relationship with God. Today’s gospel passage (Matt. 15:21-28) demonstrates the power of faith and reason, for the Canaanite woman in the gospel, whose daughter is tormented by a demon, knew that the Savior was sent to redeem Israel. This realization came to her by her upbringing and the instilling of information that became for her human knowledge. However, the gift of faith, and her response to this faith, enabled her to recognize Jesus as the Savior, and not just the Savior of Israel, but as Savior—Lord—of all. Through her cooperation with this gift of faith and her confession of faith in our Lord, Jesus granted her request.
How strong is our faith? Would our faith allow and welcome Jesus to work His healing in our lives? Faith in the Lord today is weak. Each and every day the world seems to distance itself from God and fills up its lack of faith by violence, terror and persecution. The world’s struggles will become our own if our faith is weak. We fill up in ourselves what should be faith-filled but become selfish and prideful when we allow ourselves to get caught up in the temporal problems of today. If our faith is weak, may we strengthen it by approaching the Lord in humility and asking Him to heal our faith. If our faith is hungry, may we nourish it by our reception of the sacraments. If our faith is craving for knowledge, listen to the wisdom of God in sacred scripture and in prayer, as well as continued education in the arts and sciences. Our coming to know God is a call, an invitation. Let us listen for this invitation and anxiously journey towards, and dwell in, God’s holy Presence.
The new academic year is upon us. This week our parish school commences and other students of our local community as well begin the new school year with hope and excitement. Let us pray for all students, especially those of and from our parish; their teachers, principals and school administrators: that this academic year will be blessed by God and that He will bestow many graces and blessings upon them.
~ CCD/RCIA SIGN-UP DATES ~
· CCD classes: Registration for CCD classes, Pre-K through High School, will take place the weekends of August 17th and 24th.
· RCIA classes: Applications are being accepted for the RCIA classes beginning in med-September. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please ask them to call Dc. Mike Long at Holy Rosary's rectory, 735-4718.
~ PLEASE KEEP IN PRAYER ~
Jim Hunt, Joe P. Williams, Alfred Timbrook, Troy Ritter,
Glen Little, Don Gander, Dede Yager, Jeremy Smith,
Arlie Shaw, Richard Poelker, Joe & Patti Kendrick, Nick Hays,
Charley Taylor, Marge Varga, Therese Shively
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.
~ RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT COLLECTION ~
Support religious communities. “Your generous contribution helps us to care for our retired sisters and enables our younger sisters to continue in active ministry,” writes a religious sister. Your gift to today’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious provides vital support for the retirement needs of senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. It also helps ensure that younger members can continue the good works of their elders!
~ MARK TWAIN CHORALE ~
The Mark Twain Chorale announces the start-up of rehearsals for its 2014 fall-winter concerts. A “Festival of Hymns” concert will be performed in addition to its annual Christmas concert. The Christmas concert will be the 54th annual Christmas concert. The Festival of Hymns concert will consist of a large mass choir augmented by some local church choirs. The Mark Twain Chorale and Hannibal LaGrange University’s Concert Choir will form “the large mass choir.” The Festival of Hymns concert will be performed on Sunday October 12th – the 54th Christmas concert on Saturday December 13th. These concerts will be performed in the Parker Theater of the Roland Fines Arts Center at Hannibal La Grange University in Hannibal.
Rehearsals will begin much earlier than in past years. They will start on Monday August 18th at 7:00 PM in room 17, Roland Fine Arts Center on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University. People who love to sing are encouraged and welcome to join the Chorale. The Mark Twain Chorale is uniquely ours. It consists of our neighbors, friends, colleagues and relatives. Each member has a musical talent, and these concerts offer them an opportunity to share that talent. It is open to all who live in Hannibal, Palmyra, Monroe City and surrounding areas. Please join us. Mrs. Lori Scott is the director of the Mark Twain Chorale. She will be assisted by Mrs. Bonnie Campbell as accompanist.
~ SR. SUE'S GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION ~
An invitation is extended to everyone to attend the 2:00 PM Mass on Sunday, August 31st, and the dinner and reception to be held immediately following Mass in the Knights of Columbus Parish Hall. Dinner reservations are requuested Signup sheets will be available at the doors of Holy Rosary starting August 9th/10th. Please write your name and the number of reservations you would like for the dinner. Reservations can also be made by leaving a message on the answering machines of Becky Thomas (735-4821) or Regina Miskell (735-2667). The deadline for all reservations is 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 24th.
~ MONROE CITY FOOD BANK ~
We are looking for volunteers (adults or youth) who would be interested in helping with the Monroe City Food Bank. If interested, please contact Deacon Mike, 735-4718, for more details. The Food Bank will be holding their monthly distribution on Friday, September 19th and Saturday, September 20th. Please remember those in need by making donations of food and leaving them in St. Stephen's or Holy Rosary's vestibule.
~ SAVE THE DATE ~
The next scheduled Holy Rosary/St. Stephen Women's CHRP is September 27/28. Please keep the formation team and prospective candidates in your prayers
~ PRAYER SERVICE ~
There will be a prayer service for Dede Yager on Monday, August 18TH at 7:00 in Holy Rosary Church. Everyone is invited to attend.
~ STEWARDSHIP ~
In today’s first reading, the Lord speaks through the prophet Isaiah during a time of political dissolution and moral de-cline. The prophet had warned of God’s judgment against people for the feelings of self-importance they found in their possessions, and condemned them for various forms of economic injustice such as exploiting the poor and immigrants. Good stewards know that Isaiah’s message is as compelling today as it was in the time of the kingdom of Judah: Do the right thing. Offer justice and compassion toward others. Be honest in all your dealings. And remember to observe the day of the Lord.
~ PRO-LIFE GARAGE SALE ~
Start saving things for our annual Prolife Garage Sale. It will be October 16th-18th with drop off days October 13th-15th. If you have any questions call Charlotte Schneider 735-2082.
~ ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS ~
Adoration hours that are available:
Thursday 2:00-3:00 PM; Friday 2:00-3:00 PM; Saturday 12:00-1:00 PM
Sunday After 9:30 AM Mass (10:45) to noon
Please call Chuck/Pat Kendrick, 735-2541, if you would like to fill one of the open hours, or change your day adoration hour.
*Liturgy Appointments
August 17 – Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rosary Glenn Bichsel
Greeter Paul & Deana Quinn
Music Sr. Sue Walker & Floyd Buckman
Song Leader Kathy Anderson
Servers William Burns & Blake Hays
Lector Jim Burns
Offertory Danny & Mary Sims
Communion Ministers Dc. Mike Long, Marie Purol, Peggy Spalding,
Dennis & Kaye Spalding
Counters Glenn Bichsel, Joe & Marie Purol
August 24 – Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rosary Katie Foster
Greeter Norma Rubison
Music Jan Gottman & Debby Quinn
Song Leader Choir
Servers Bill Smith & Matt Anderson
Lector Julie Hays
Offertory Bill & Kathy Smith
Communion Ministers P. A. & Kay Turnbull, Phil Whelan, Dwayne &
Madeline Williams
Counters Darin Underhill, Danny & Mary Sims
August 31 – Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rosary Maureen Lemongelli
Greeter Joe & Nancy Shively
Music Julienne Burns & Beth Whelan
Song Leader Lee Anderson
Servers Bailey Hays & Alexis Lloyd
Lector Judy Irons
Offertory Dennis & Kaye Spalding
Communion Ministers Kathy Anderson, Deanna Buckman, Henri Hays,