Saint Ferdinand Church 1765 Charbonier Road ~ Florissant, MO 63031-5403

Pastor Associate Pastor Permanent Deacons

Rev. Tom Haley Rev. John Nickolai Deacon Peter Gounis Deacon James Russell Deacon Jack Hofmann Pastoral Associate Sister Jo Ann Simanella School Principal Mrs. Anna Davis Parish School of Religion Mrs. Donna Wright Mass Schedule Weekend Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7, 9, 11 AM Weekday Masses Monday - Friday 6 AM, 8:30 AM Saturday 8 AM Confessions Saturday, 3:30 to 4:30 PM or by appointment Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary Sunday 7:00 PM Perpetual Adoration Duchesne Chapel - 24 hours a day. For more information, call 314-838-4676 or 314-831-7336 Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesday following 8:30 AM Mass Famous Fish Fry Friday, 3:00 PM- 7:00 PM Dine In or Carry Out. Fried & Baked Cod, Catfish, Shrimp, Chicken Contact Us: Rectory Fax E-mail School Falcon Friends Fish Fry Website

314-837-3165 314-837-5799 [email protected] 921-2201 288-6224 839-5312 www.stferdinandstl.org

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Thursday, January 22, 2015 YOUNG ADULT PRO-LIFE

HOLY HOUR AND ROSARY The RLA and Office of Young Adult Ministry are hosting a pro-life Holy Hour for young adults to offer prayers for an end to abortion and for a greater respect for the dignity of all human life. The Holy Hour will begin at 7 PM at the Cathedral Basilica. Fellowship will follow after in Boland Hall. This is a wonderful opportunity for those unable to attend the March for Life to join in solidarity with those in DC. For more information, contact the RLA at 314.792.7555.

THE SECRET GARDEN The St. Louis Catholic Home School Association, St. John Bosco Co-Op Jr. Drama Class presents The Secret Garden on Fri. & Sat., Jan. 30/31 at 7:30 p.m. at All Souls School. 2543 Hood Ave, Overland, MO 63114. For more information, call 314-831-2249

MOUSE RACES Saturday, January 27, sponsored by the KofC Bishop John Wurm Assembly held at the Our Lady of Fatima KofC Hall, 1216 Teson Road. Doors open at 6, races at 7. $15 per person early or $20 per person at the door. Beer, Soda, Popcorn & pretzels provided. Brats & Dogs for sale. Call Bob at 550-5878 for info or tickets.

YOUNG ADULTS: Come Catch the Fire, a year-long series for young adults, providing prayer, presentations, and praise and worship continues on Thursday, Feb. 12 with “Unplugged and Offline.” The evening on prayer will feature presentations by Harold and Theresa Velazquez, and praise and worship, led by Adam Bitter. The evening is 8-10 PM at the Sisters of St. Joseph motherhouse, 6400 Minnesota Ave. There is no admission charge, but those attending are encouraged to bring a canned food item for the Carondelet Community food bank. The evening is sponsored by the Association of St. Louis Vocation Directors. For more information, go to www.csjsl.org.

Pg. 2 The Sisters of the Most Precious Blood are preparing for their th

170 Birthday Celebration Dinner Auction on March 28,

2015 at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters, Missouri. Proceeds from the auction benefit the Sisters and their missions. The success of the auction is dependent upon your attendance and donations. There will be an Oral Auction/ Silent Auction, Wine & Dine, and raffles. Their wish list for auction items includes themed gift baskets, tickets to sporting or cultural events, travel related services, iPad, wine and gift cards for restaurants, golf, services or stores. To donate, call the Mission Advancement Office at 636-240-6010.

SENIORS’ DANCE Looking for something special to do for Valentine’s Day? How about dancing or listening to a 10-piece Big Band? Tap your toes, dance along or just sit back and relax to music’s greatest hits performed by the St. Charles Big Band! Swing from the 1940’s, Rock & Blues from the 70’s and Latin Salsa Dancing is all included in this evening of fun! The City of Florissant Senior Office will hold this Valentine Dance on Friday, February13, 2015 at the James J. Eagan Center from 7:00 – 10:00pm. All residents AND nonresidents are invited. Tickets are just $8.00 in advance in the Senior Office in Florissant City Hall or $10.00 at the door. Light snacks (cheese & crackers, potato chips & candy) are included with admission. Beer, Wine and Soda are available for purchase. Get a table of friends together or come & make new friends! Call the Florissant Senior Office, 839-7604, for more information!

Have you ever wanted to help a disadvantaged child in Florissant? You can change their life and yours. Be a Mentor, Pen Pal, or volunteer for various projects at Marygrove. For more information, contact Joe Mueller (314)830-6251 [email protected]

January 18, 2015

DYNAMIC CATHOLIC, ALIVE! – What is Prayer? Prayer is, first and foremost, a heartfelt conversation and living relationship with God. “Whether we realize it or not, prayer is the encounter of God’s thirst with ours. God thirsts that we may thirst for Him” (CCC, 256). Prayer is the first essential element of a serious spiritual formation process. “There is no substitute for a daily commitment to prayer” (Archbishop Carlson). How does your prayer life stand right now? archstl.org/dynamic 

LITURGICAL COMPOSERS CONCERT Do you enjoy liturgical music? Would you like to know the inspiration behind your favorite David Haas or Rory Cooney song? Would you like to have a conversation with Carey Landry or Sr. Miriam Therese Winter? Well, here’s your chance. Mercy Conference and Retreat Center is pleased to welcome the 2015 Liturgical Composers Concert on Thursday, January 29, 2015. This special musical event will be held in the Chapel at Mercy Center, 2039 N. Geyer Road, Frontenac, MO 63131. For the price of a ticket you will hear some of these top composers plus many more and enjoy a wine and cheese reception afterward. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance; no tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, please call Dawn Stringfield at 314-909-4656. To purchase tickets please visit www.mercycenterstl.org.

CBC GRADE SCHOOL TRIVIA NIGHT Join in the fun at the 10th Annual CBC Grade School Winter Warm-Up Trivia Night on Friday, February 13, 2015 from 7-9:30 PM in CBC’s Ross Hall. This event is open to both boys and girls in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Cost is $10 per person. For registration information, please contact Melissa Ryan at 314-985-6095 or [email protected].

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January 18, 2015

MARYGROVE JOB OPPORTUNITIES All interested applicants may apply online at www.marygrovechildren.org or in person at 2705 Mullanphy Lane, Florissant, MO 63031 between 8 AM4:30 PM M-F. Resumes may be faxed to 314-584-6100 or emailed to [email protected].

Maintenance technician Ft-entry level Full time position including mandatory overtime with benefit package. Installs, maintains and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe and electrical systems, and able to complete appliance repairs. 21 years of age or older Valid Driver’s License HS Diploma Technical School Training or Certification Sensitivity to cultural diversity of residents and employees

Dinner cook PT / 2-7 PM

TEAM FOOD PANTRY St. Ferdinand has an ongoing collection for non-perishable food items and other personal care items. The need never diminishes—only grows. You do not need to bring an entire meal. Every little bit helps.

Someone has placed a challenge to all parishioners … Try to bring at least ONE item every week!

Can you imagine how much we can collect for T.E.A.M.? The majority of us wouldn’t feel the impact of one item a week but those in need would greatly benefit. Think about it!

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ven if the forces of darkness appear to prevail, those who believe in God know that evil and death do not have the final say.” — Pope Saint John Paul II, General Audience, September 12, 2001 © 2001 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.

Prepares food in quantities according to menu and recipes or direction of the supervisor; bakes; cooks from scratch; maintains records; fills special orders; maintains cleanliness of kitchen area; stocks food and checks in deliveries HS or Tech School Diploma/GED 3-6 month commercial kitchen experience Safe Serve Certified or Certificate Test Ready Sensitivity to cultural diversity of residents and employees 

DONUT SOCIAL Next Sunday is our Donut Social after the 7, 9 and 11 AM Masses in the Duchesne Center. Please join us to socialize with your fellow parishioners. Sugar-free bagels and muffins available. This month’s Donut Social is hosted by St. Ferdinand School in celebration of the start of Catholic Schools Week.

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Health Ministry Do you want to let it go like Olaf and Elsa?? Do you like snow? Could you use some extra spending money? Then we are looking for you!!! The North County Senior Ministry is looking for people to shovel snow for the disabled and the elderly in our area. If you would like to place your name on our snow shovel-er list please contact Michelle Ritter RN at 837-3165 or [email protected]

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS / AUTO IMMUNE / CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP WHEN:

3rd Tuesday of each month

WHERE:

Duchesne Center

TIME:

6:00 p.m. to 8:30 pm

Contact:

Michelle Ritter 314-837-3165 or Mary Kay Rapa

314-839-1901 Group offers support, information, understanding and friendship for those who suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis and other Autoimmune diseases. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had RA/ Autoimmune Disease for years we provide a place where you can feel comfortable and share a few laughs.

PROJECT RACHEL & PROJECT JOSEPH The services of Project Rachel and Joseph are available to anyone who has been wounded by an abortion experience and is seeking healing.

Project Rachel Spiritual Support Thursday, January 22, 7:00 PM Contact Marisol at 314-792-7451

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January 18, 2015

SHOULD MY CHILD STAY HOME FROM SCHOOL?? It’s a tough call for any parent to make – and one that many of us will face now that kids are back to school after the holiday break. Your child wakes up in the morning complaining that she doesn’t feel well and wants to stay home. What should you do? Among the most common reasons for missing school are the fever, cough, and runny nose associated with the flu. School-aged children have the highest rate of flu illness, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that the flu has now reached epidemic levels in this country. According to a new Gallup poll, an average 4 percent of Americans reported having the flu last month – higher than all previous Decembers since 2008. If your child gets the flu, the CDC advises keeping them home from school for at least 24 hours after any fever is gone. Of course, the best way to protect your child – and others – against getting the flu is to have them vaccinated. The CDC reported last month that more than half of this season’s flu cases have been caused by the H3N2 virus, which is not well-matched to this year’s vaccine. Still, health officials recommend that everyone 6 months and older get the vaccine, which protects against other flu strains. If your child has a fever greater than 100 to 101, it’s a good idea for them to stay at home. Certainly symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea, and, finally, if it’s clear they’re in the contagious phase of their illness, they need to stay at home. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, questions to ask when determining whether a child should be in school include: Will my child’s symptoms prevent her from participating comfortably in activities?  Will my child require more care than the school staff can offer without compromising the health and safety of other students?  Could my child’s condition spread to other kids at school?  Most of the time, the decision whether to keep a child out of school is based on observation and common sense. If you’re still uncertain or are concerned about your child’s symptoms, contact their pediatrician. 

INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP The next discussion group meeting will be held on Wednesday, January14th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at Mercy Hospital, Department of Fertility Care Services, 11700 Studt Road, Suite C (one block south of Olive on Studt Road, east of new Ballas Road). This group has been formed to provide an opportunity to meet with others experiencing infertility to share insights, feelings and experiences. Please call to confirm meeting time and date or for more information on the group or seminar contact 314.997.7576 All meetings are held at 11700 Studt Ave, Ste C, St. Louis, MO 63141. Please watch the website for upcoming information or contact us at314.997.7576 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Save the Date!

EXPERIENCE THE LORD'S CONSOLATION AND HOPE Our Infertility Support Group gathers each year for celebration of the Mass and fellowship on or around St. Valentine's Day. The Mass this year will be celebrated by Archbishop Robert J. Carlson, Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of the Cardinal Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Drive, St. Louis, MO 63119. Light refreshments followed in the Sister Ebo room. If you would like more information, please contact the Archdiocesan Office of Natural Family Planning 314.997.7576 or email [email protected] [email protected].

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January 18, 2015

PRO LIFE SQUARE DANCE Be a square and support Pro Life. Gather your friends to have a good time dancing and laughing. Beer, soda, and snack mix provided. Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks to enjoy with your friends. Come and swing your partner at the OLS Square Dance!!! Saturday, February 7 at Faenger Hall (Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Hall) 5030 Rhodes Avenue, St. Louis, 63109 Doors will open at 7 pm. with dancing from 7:30 till 10:30. Cost: $15.00/person Reservations are not required. Questions??? Contact Randy @ 314-651-8745 or John/Mary @ 314-832-0302 It will be the best time you have had being square!!!

CSAC (CATHOLIC SINGLES ADULT CLUB) needs players for their winter volleyball league which starts Feb. 8th. Signup link below with full details. Contact Kevin [email protected] for questions. https://csacwintervolleyball2015.eventbrite.com Thank you to everyone who donated towards Christmas Flowers in honor of your loved ones. The 290 Poinsettias were purchased from Thies Farm & Greenhouses. They have consistently over many years delivered to our church beautiful, healthy plants on Christmas Eve morning and their friendly, helpful staff is a pleasure to work with. Anyone wanting to take a Poinsettia/s home can do so. We ask you to only take the ones on the floor in the Gathering Space. Do not take any on the floor around the Poinsettia Tree or from the Church Sanctuary. We plan to keep those, as long as, they continue to look lovely.

Faith in Ferguson Everyone is Invited to Continue Praying for Justice, Peace & Charity Date: February 17 - Fr. Art Cavitt and March 10 - Sr. Antona Ebo Time: 4:30 p.m. Place: Our Lady of Guadalupe 1115 S. Florissant Road, 63121 Come and join us for Prayer & Song For more information please contact the Parish Office 314-522-9264

January 11, 2015 Budget ($635,242/ 52 wks) $12,216.19 Envelopes 9,311.38 On-line 2,937.00 Loose 278.53 Total for week $ 12,526.91 Favorable/Unfavorable 310.72 Year to Date <$3,572.40> Gathering for God $ 265.00 Tuition Assistance 466.00 School Unrestricted (Gathering) 80.00 Solemnity of Mary 73.00 Immaculate Conception 3.00 Christmas Flowers 6.00 Christmas Day 3.00 First Offering 126.00 St. Vincent de Paul (online) 50.00 St. Louis Review 241.00 Catholic University 30.00 There were 281 donors last week. To date we have 144 people who have signed up for on-line giving! Have you thought about trying it? The success of our parish depends on your generosity. Please help keep our parish viable by using your envelopes and contributing to your parish both financially and with your time and talent. If you are out of town or forgot your envelope, please mail your contribution to the rectory or drop it in the collection when you return. Please don’t forget us while you are on vacation! May God bless you for your continued generosity. Please contact the rectory at 837-3165 if you are not receiving envelopes. Misplaced your envelopes? Write your name on the outside of a plain envelope with your contribution enclosed.

SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE - SIGN UP FOR ONLINE GIVING

Visit the parish website at www.stferdinandstl.org to sign up for Online Giving and begin donating to the parish automatically.

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Date

Sunday,  January 18

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Monday,  January 19

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Mass Intentions

Readings

Parish Family O’Heron Family Chris Lammert

1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 1720; Jn 1:35-42

9 & 11 AM 9:00 AM 7:00 PM

Scrip Sales  ACTION Group at Mass Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church

6:00 AM 8:30 AM

Robert Kimack Gary Herbst

Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22

*** 9:00 AM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM

RECTORY CLOSED * * * Quilting, Duchesne Basement GS (Cenatiempo), Duchesne Bsmt. NO PSR Quilting, Duchesne Basement St. Vincent de Paul, Duchesne #9 Legion of Mary, Duchesne #10

6:00 AM 8:30 AM

James Strain Catherine & Daniel Genie

Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28

6:00 AM 8:30 AM St. Sophia 9:45 AM

Thomas Herbst Carol Korte

Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6

6:00 AM 8:30 AM BentWood 10:30 AM

Frank S. Tormino James Blanc

6:00 AM 8:30 AM

Mary Baker Emil Wasinger

Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19

*** 1:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 AM 1:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM

No Ladies Sodality * * * ExerStart, Duchesne Hall Brownies (Beasley), Duch. Basement R/A Support Group, Duchesne #9 1st Reconciliation, Church GS (Reddy), Duchesne Basement Youth Choir, Church Confirmation Class, Duchesne Hall AA, Church Basement Chess Club, Duchesne #9 Cubs, Gym Youth Group, Duchesne Basement Golf Planning, Duchesne #10 School Health Screenings, Duchesne ExerStart, Duchesne Hall RCIA, Duchesne Hall Light Weight, Duchesne #10 Picnic Planning, Duchesne #9 BSA, Duchesne Basement Adult Choir, Church FISH FRY Room at the Inn, Duchesne Hall

8:00 AM 5:00 PM St. Patrick’s 5:00 PM 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

William Heidotten Amanda Baronowsky

Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21

1:00 PM 5:00 PM

NFP, Duchesne #9 Scrip Sales

Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20

7:00 AM 9 & 11 AM 12:00 PM 7:00 PM

Donut Social Scrip Sales  School Open House Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church

Saint Fabian Saint Sebastian

Wednesday, January 21 Saint Agnes

Thursday,  January 22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

Friday,  January 23

Communion Service

Heb 7:25 — 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12

Hilda Volpo

Saint Vincent Saint Marianne Cope

Saturday,  January 24 Saint Francis de Sales

Sunday,  January 25 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

In Our Parish

7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

Martin Luther King, Holiday

Tuesday,  January 20

January 18, 2015

Jeanne Frett Parish Family Gene Meyers Mary Ruhland

MEALS ON WHEELS - JANUARY 19-24, 2014 TEAM 4 Monday SP Don & Alice Bardon SM — #3 C.Knoblock/S.Waymock #4 Bob Malawey #6 Mary Ann/Greg Fowler #8 Torre Pinson

Tuesday Lisa Wehmeyer Stan Horton Trish Cerame Nick Moretto Rod/Rosetta Sorensen Harold Melvin

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Wednesday Rita Stoehr — Rose Watt J & B Daming Robert Schutzius S. Mallow/C. Krebs

Thursday Lynn Segura Ron McKinney V. Harmann/S. Bunk Dolores Huddleston Earl Peter Nancy Vigland

Call Jan at 837-3444 TO ORDER MEALS, Call 953-6800 and leave a message

Friday Pam Stone — Mary Kay Stergos Nick Talarico Mary Reed Richard Van Well

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Servers

Zeth Colin Anthony Naumann Charlie Reddy David Reddy Greg Hilmes Jacob Schroeder John Besmer Ellie Besmer

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Liturgical Ministers

Greeters

Lectors

Eucharistic Ministers

Scrip

Team 1 Ruby Crump, Barb Kelbel,

Team E Kim Wetzel

Team 1

Jim Phelan, Carol Phelan, Gail Mandle 

John Marxkors 

Team 1 

Lisa Fowler Jen Raby —

Babbitt Family 

Sr. Jo Ann Simanella  Elaine Sweeney

Team 1 

Jim, Judy, Ruth Schneider

WEEKDAY SERVERS Monday & Thursday, January 19 & 22, 8:30 AM Nick Talarico Tues., Wed., Fri., January 20, 21, 23 , 8:30 AM Amber Pettibone, Maria Santistevan Saturday, January 24, 8:00 AM John Besmer Children’s Liturgy of the Word Terri Besmer January 25, 11:00 AM

MEAL-A-MONTH Will you donate a meal this month to a family in need? Choose any of the needed items from the list or substitute as you prefer. Monetary donations always welcome! Bring food to Meal-A-Month closet in the back of church. Money can be placed in an envelope in collection basket or left at the rectory. Make checks payable to T.E.A.M.

SHOPPING LIST Any bagged or boxed foods *Canned Pasta Sauce *Dry Cereal *Peanut Butter Canned or Dry Pasta Canned Meat & Seafood Tomato Products (any) Canned Fruit Canned Vegetables Canned or Dry Soup Hamburger Helper Pork and Beans Snacks Crackers Sugar Coffee Toilet Paper & Paper Towels Bar Soap Laundry Detergent Shampoo Sanitary Napkins

LAST WEEK Meals Money 14 $ 115.00 JANUARY TOTAL Meals Money 39 $ 14500 Our goal this month 125 Meals ($8 = one meal) Any size donation welcome! Items in BOLD LETTERS and marked with an * are in greater need.

Your generosity is truly appreciated!

Team 1

Tina Simms Heather Johnson Cathie Beasley Brenda Hackmann 

Join us every morning after the 8:30 Mass and on Saturday after the 8:00 Mass to pray the Rosary and on Sunday evening at 7:00 PM to pray the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

LIVING GOD’S WORD There is one problem with Christian discipleship. No one will ever become a master. The most we can strive for is to be journeymen, like Jonah and Jesus’ disciples. We can only show others the way if we commit ourselves to the journey and walk at the Master’s side, trusting and listening and following the ways of the Lord. Copyright © 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

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PERPETUAL ADORATION “Come spend an hour with me.”

We have 6 open hours! The following hours are open:

Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday

4-5 AM 10-11 AM 9-10 AM 7-8 PM Midnight-1 AM, 2-3 AM,

You are always welcome to come and pray. You may contact Janet at 921-4919 if you need a sub between midnight and 6 AM If you can cover one of these hours or are available to be a sub, please call Ann at 838-4676 or Dolores at 831-7336. Subs are also needed. Thank you!

HOLY HOUR INTENTION CARDS If you would like to offer your holy hour for someone’s intention, there are cards available in the chapel for 50¢.

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January 18, 2015

Youth, School and Parish Activities January 19-23, 2015 Monday - No School for Martin Luther King holiday Tuesday - Mass for grades 5-8 … First Reconciliation at 6:30 PM Wednesday - Mass for grades 1-4 … Orchestra practice after school today … Confirmation meeting 6:30-9:00 PM Thursday - Team uniform day … … School health screening … NO Study Buddies after school today Friday - All school Mass … Registration packets to home

ALIVE IN CHRIST 2015 APPLICATIONS Applications will be accepted beginning January 26, 2015 for the 205 Alive in Christ Scholarship Program. Your schools will have access to the application beginning Sunday, January 25, 2015. Alive in Christ scholarships provide financial assistance to families who would like their children to attend a Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of St. Lois. Scholarship award amounts are based upon financial need and will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis. This program is open to families with new students entering Kindergarten through 4th grade or Catholic families with students currently attending an Archdiocesan elementary school. Applications will be available at your school or online at www.archstl.org/ttef beginning January 25, 2015. For more information please call Laura George at 314-792-7735 or [email protected]

The Friends of the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine Cordially invite you to attend the

Catholic Schools Week kicks off on Sunday, January 25 from noon-2 PM. Come visit the classrooms, the teachers, and invite your friends and neighbors who may be interested in choosing St. Ferdinand for their families.

2015 Annual Dinner, Preserving a Heritage of Faith and Education

Don’t forget the annual faculty spaghetti dinner on Saturday, January 31. Please check the bulletin and school flyer for more information

Kemoll’s Restaurant One Metropolitan Square Saint Louis, Missouri

If you would more information about St. Ferdinand Catholic School, please contact Mrs. Anna Davis at (314) 921-2201 or [email protected]

AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT Our second graders are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation this week. Please keep the second graders and their teachers in your prayers. We also want to invite you to our Catholic School’s Week Open House on Sunday, January 25 from noon-2 p.m. Come visit the classroom, the teachers, and please bring your friends and family to see our school. The Open House is the kick off for our Catholic Schools’ Week celebration. I’d like to share a quote from our saint, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne…”Strengthen in us, O God, the work You have began in us.” St. Ferdinand Parish… Today, Tomorrow, Forever

Sunday, January 25, 2015 4:30 PM

Keynote Speaker: Most Reverend John R. Gaydos Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres 4:30 PM Welcome 5:00 PM Dinner 5:30 PM

There are still tables available. Please contact Beth as soon as possible: Beth Zak at [email protected] Cost: $125 per person ($50 tax deductible)

ST. FERDINAND SCHOOL TRIVIA NIGHT February 7, 2015 ~ Doors open at 6 ~ Trivia begins at 7 Pregame round $10.00 per table 1 Free Mulligan to all Veterans and Active Service Men and Women with an ID $160 per table ~ maximum 8 players per table Tables must be paid for before the night of the event Teams must pay all at once Mail to: Shannon Olson St. Ferdinand Trivia 350 Afshari Dr Florissant, MO 63034 Include a name, phone number and email address for your table. Reservations needed by February 1, 2015

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“Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, ‘What are you looking for?’” – John 1:38 What are you looking for? Are you wasting your time looking for the material comforts of the world? Or, is your heart longing for something deeper that can only be found by spending time with God? Take time, each day, in silence and ask the Lord what it is that He wants you to do.

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Confirmation January 22, 2015 7:00 PM

This week’s session topic, “Confirmation” is the second of the three sacraments of initiation. Join the RCIA team as we share how this sacrament enriches the candidate with a special strength of the Holy Spirit and imprints a spiritual seal as a soldier of Christ.

January 18, 2015

Sacramental

REST IN PEACE

Please pray for the repose of the soul of ELLEN CECIL, a parishioner. May God welcome her home and comfort her family and friends in their time of sorrow. May her soul and all of the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

DISCOVER GOD’S PLAN FOR MARRIAGE Come learn the newest in family planning that is approved by the Church on Saturday, January 24 from 1 to 3 PM, the Marquette Method of Family Planning will be presented in the Duchesne Center, Room #10. This newest method in Natural Family Planning utilizes current, affordable, home use technology in monitoring a woman’s fertility, allowing the couple to either achieve a pregnancy or avoid a pregnancy, temporarily or permanently depending on the desires of the couple. Please call Mary Doerr, MSN, RN at 314 -205-9276 if you wish to register for this class or for more information.

ST. LOUIS REVIEW The St. Louis Review is a non-profit publication that serves our faith community. As a parish subscriber you will receive the St. Louis Review in your home for $30, for one year, that is 60 cents an issue. Please consider your contribution of $30 or more in the envelope provided in your packet or in a plain envelope marked “St. Louis Review”. Your contributions are appreciated – Thank you!

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Remember in Your Prayers Welcome

Please pray for the safety of the following people in the armed forces as they serve and protect our country: Mark Beckmann Christopher Bernhardt Tyler Bernhardt Jessica Bernhardt Adam Black Jeraud Boyd Joe Brockmeier Matthew Burch Jonathan Buss Ashley Caldwell Brian Cawvey Joseph Clarkin Ken Corzine Anthony Crain Kevin Dabney Antonio DiTucci, Jr. Tim Dubois Deric Ebersohl Michael Garcia Bradley Gaylord Joshua Gerland Jason Gorris James Groark Daniel Hanten

Matthew Hemker Jaime Hernandez William J. Hinnah Nicholas Hitt Michael Illert Keith Katashuk Michelle Keeven Brett Kincaid Shaun Kroeger Dustin Kyle Joseph Laramie Erin Lammert David Lammert Matthew Ludwig Michael E. Malawey Troy Mattingly Michael Mayor William McNicholas Patrick Mernin Christopher Mincher Philip Pohlman

Julie Renner Zach Schneider Gary Scott Kenneth A. Segelhorst Jeff Sowash Steven Swartstrom Brian Tiefenbrun Joseph Thomas Dylan Whittemore Christopher Williamson Kelsey Williamson Darren Walters

Those who have come home from service and still need our prayers!

Luke Quiles

ADORATION CHAPEL Many visitors to our Eucharistic Chapel shared their thoughts and feelings about the time they spend with the Hidden Jesus.

“I pray for all my brothers and sisters, Catholic and Christians. I praise and thank you Father for Your faithfulness in loving us. May we love You the same. I pray too for all those who left the church for something less, for all those who struggle with doubt and with temptation and addictions. May You set them free. Through Christ. Amen.”

New families and individuals, please register at the rectory at your earliest opportunity. Monday—Friday, 8 am to 4 pm or visit our website for a registration form.

Sacramental Life Please remember to pray for the following people: Long Term List (6 months) Marcia Barton Robin Breuer Bob Bridger Craig Busken Mary Ann Burmeister Lola Callaway Deborah Caughron Fr. Jack Dempsey Amy DePyper Tom Downey Anna Marie dePolito Jimmy dePolito Rita dePolito Jeanne Effinger Erin Grace Mike Grieshaber Kaitlynn Hill Bessie Karandzieff Larry Kendrick Beth Kessels Lisa Klein Bill Lacy Tom LaMartina Edward Lukitsch

Dolores Mangogna Tim McNamee Jo Ann Mohrmann Pat Oswald Christopher Pestka Mary Reid Steve Sandifer Roseann Shannon Josephine Sherrill Cathy Sims Michele Stallmann Mary Sutton Bert Tamborski Len Tamborski Bob Tegeler Don Turgeon Jeannie Turner Robert Walbridge Bill Wilman Edward Yates

Short-term List (6 weeks) William Gardner Rapa Family Allene Pollitt Millie Koester Jerry Revelle Norma Bernhardt Mary Cahalin Mary Zangriles Theresa Serra Norman Layton Rosemary Wick

Patty McClure Dorothy Shea Leonard Hoette Mark Behlmann, Sr. Ken Segelhorst Janice Ross

Marriage Please call the rectory for an appointment at least six month prior to the wedding.

Baptism Please call the rectory to schedule required parent baptism preparation meeting. Baptisms are on the second and fourth Sunday. No Baptisms during Lent.

Anointing of the Sick Contact the rectory

Holy Orders and Consecrated (Religious) Life If interested, please call the rectory or the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at 314-7926460

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Contact the rectory for more information. The process runs from September through May.

..and all those on Bulletin Deadline the Prayer Tuesday morning List