Parish Mission Statement
“We, the community of Seven Holy Founders, invoke the Spirit to lead us in worship, education and SERVICE.
Through the teaching of Jesus, we are led by HOPE to promote healing. As people of FAITH, we support our Parish with our time, talent and treasures.”
6741 Rock Hill Road – Affton, Missouri 63123-3198
Dear parishioners,
A few weeks ago I used this column to share how beautifully our parish family lived "the Corporal Works of Mercy!" I am grateful to be part of the Body of Christ which takes the call to
live charitably so seriously!
Today I ask that those who feel called to help in a special way, consider assisting at the time of a pa-rishioner’s death . . . to help "bury the dead!" We have many funerals during the course of the
year. Since the children we have in the parish go to Holy Cross Academy or one of the Public Schools we cannot call on them to serve when a funeral arises during the school year. I am grateful to the adult servers who generously answer the call to assist families at this important time. We could also use more adults who might assist in this ministry. We will often have several funerals in a week. In those cases it becomes more difficult to find servers. Of course we can also use more adult servers for all the week day and weekend Masses.
I also want to remind you that there is always room for more people to come and be part of the Resurrec-tion Choir. We have such faithful folks who come to sing, but of course they can't make every funeral! I ask you to give some thought about these ministries that are a direct response to one of the Works of Mercy!
For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, remember there is a special session for those griev-ing the loss of a spouse on Thursday August 23rd. And the extended Grief Support Group resumes Au-gust 30th. Details are in this bulletin!
In Christ, our hope of resurrection and life! Fr. John
PARISH STAFF:
Rev. John Brennell — Pastor jbrennell@foundersaffton.org
Rev. Donald Buhr — (Retired) Living at Regina Cleri don_buhr@yahoo.com 968-2240
Rev. Mr. Thomas E. Forster — Deacon tforster@charter.net 753-4577
Rev. Mr. Thomas A. Schiller — Deacon tschills@earthlink.net 486-8600
Sr. Patricia Kofron, ASCJ — Pastoral Associate pkofron@foundersaffton.org
Mrs. Jenifer Broyles — PSR Coordinator Mrs. Gail Duvall — Business Manager gailshf@aol.com
Ms. Mary Truetken — Web Master
Child Safety Coordinator mtruetken@foundersaffton.org
Mrs. Mary Eggleston – Music Coordinator — 842-4049 Mrs. JoAnn Lombardo — Wedding Coordinator Website: www.foundersaffton.org
Parish School of Religion (PSR) Website: www.shfpsr.org 633-0123 jbroyles@foundersaffton.org
Youth Ministry — St. Louis Life Teen www.saintlouislifeteen.org
Seven Holy Founders, Secular Servites
Janet Paluczak — patsypal120381@hotmail.com St. Vincent de Paul Society: 631-8248
School: Holy Cross Academy: 475-3436
LITURGY SCHEDULE
Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 7am, 9am, 11am Monday through Friday at 8am Saturdays at 8am
Holy Days & Holidays: Consult the bulletin.
SACRAMENTAL SCHEDULE
Baptism: Celebrated by appointment only. Call the Rectory Office for Baptismal Prep Class details etc.
Reconciliation: Saturdays from 3pm to 4pm.
Marriage: As soon as marriage is contemplated, contact the Rectory Office at least 6 months prior to the desired date to schedule the wedding and preparation.
Communion to the Sick/Shut-Ins: Call the Rectory. Sacrament of the Sick: 1st Saturday of the month after the 8am Mass and upon request.
St. Peregrine Devotion: Mondays after 8am Mass.
If you are interested in serving in a Parish Ministry, please call one of the following:
Choir: Mary Eggleston 842-4049
Eucharistic Minister: Barry Papke 898-8811 Lector: Greg & Joan Hempen 353-7638 Server: Mike Panneri 849-5557
Usher: Rick Erschen 842-6306
Parish Calendar
Sunday Monday
August 19, 2018
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00am Laura Klos
9:00am Sebastiano, Leonarda, & Rita Gandolfo 11:00am Patrick McVey
6:30pm ACTS Core Team Mtg./Mary Rm.
St. Philip Benizi, OSM Bread Distribution after all Masses
August 20, 2018
Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church
8:00am Vernon & Rose Wiles 7:00pm Boy Scout PLC Mtg./Brd. Rm. 8:00pm Boy Scout Committee Mtg./Brd. Rm.
August 21, 2018 Saint Pius X, Pope 8:00am The Louis O’Connell Family
9:00am Adult Bible Study on vacation 7:00pm Rekindling the Faith/Brd. Rm. 7:00pm Parish Council Mtg./Mary Rm.
Eucharistic Adoration
In the Ursuline Chapel from 9am to 8pm
August 22, 2017
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8:00am Louis Dieckhaus
Coffee & Donuts after Mass in the Mary Rm.
9:00am St. Juliana Quilters/St. Juliana Rm.
August 23, 2018 Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin 8:00am John Sr., Mollie, & John Ludwig Jr.
11:00am ACIA Mtg./Mary Rm. 2:30pm Cook-In Team I/St. Vincent’s 6:30pm GriefShare/Mary Rm. 7:00pm Men’s ACTS/Jos. Rm. August 24, 2018 Saint Bartholomew, Apostle
8:00am Floyd Janzura
August 26, 2018
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00am Kathleen Markovich
9:00am Larry Hummel
11:00am The Intention of the Sinclair Family 12:30pm Baptisms
August 25, 2018 Saint Louis, Saint Joseph Calasanz, Priest
Geraldine Rosenthal Mark Preiss
David Lansford Robert Abbott
Bob & Nancy Schukai Louise Carcagno Linda & Leo Makarewicz Douglas Pelikan Matthew Kadera Salle Schreier Herman Krus Alice Shelton Ken Maass Albert Grosch Lorraine Sullivan Theresa Wood Residents of Southview Margaret Stewart Phil Kratzert Barbara Lee Helen Mazurkiewicz Kirby Kelso Mary Hannan Tom Dresner David Maass Chuck O’Reilly Dan Knobbe Amy & Jeff Grus Christine Musick Charlie Bezdeck Larry Brdzilauskas John Mundwiller Carmen Waluska Virginia Worley Dave Kwiatkowski Judy Lowe
Donalyn Pieschel Cissell Leo Hylla Jeanne Alphin Lisa Petro Larry Manion Betty Rumbolo Greg Bear Mike Susanka Leo O’Leary Ruth Gezella Luke Harashe Verna Bankhead Christine Lewandowski Susan Rauh Al Spies Jackie Eickenhorst Tim O’Donnell Cooper Treacy Myra Heaghney Bernie Weiss Margaret Black Mary Bumm Geraldine Rodriguez Don Schisler Don Alwine Joe Hackney Peter Wong Ella Pittman Ruth Ann McGrory Lois Gladden Mary Truetken Jane Bucholz Melika Panneri Jacqueline Piskulic
With Prayer & Gratitude
To our Faithful Parishioners
Your Weekly Donations For
August 5, 2018
$14,111.75 was collected in contribution envelopes to the General Fund. Your gener-osity is greatly appreciated.
More details will follow!!!
Save the Date!!!
Sunday
October 7th
I Kerri Schneider & Josh Wilken
Anthony Medlin
Beloved Son of Marie Medlin
Martin Hannauer
Beloved Brother of Mary Ann Schwartz
Kathleen Markovich
Beloved Sister of Patricia Patterson
Clarence “Larry” Liebman
Beloved Husband of Ailene Liebman Beloved Father of Laura Max
Interested in the Catholic Faith?
Are you interested in learning more about the Christian faith and rich Catholic tradi-tion? A new group of adult inquirers is forming soon. Please consider joining our inquiry group if you:
Have never been baptized, were baptized in another Christian tradition and are thinking about becoming Catholic, or, were baptized Catholic but never completed the sacraments of initiation (Eucharist or Confirmation)? If you are interested or know of someone who might be interested, please call Sr. Pat at 638-3938.
Prayer for the Journey of Faith Life-Giving Father, we ask you to bless our parish with
candidates and catechumens who desire to become one with us in our Catholic Faith. May our lives of prayer and our works of charity in the name of Jesus, draw them to the Eucharistic table where we will stand as one body united in your Spirit. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Last Weekend’s Baptisms
Laila Leigh Thomas
Daughter of Cortney & Laura Thomas Eli Oliver Capizzi
SHF Fundraiser/NFL Survivor Pool
Please consider playing in an NFL SURVIVOR Pool with half of your entry going to the winner (s) and the other half will help support the many Ministries that we have at Seven Holy Founders. This can be a signifi-cant fundraiser for the parish if everyone can get their family and friends to join. Please invite as many to play as you can. Deadline for entry is September 9th at NOON.
It is easy to play and doesn’t require any knowledge of football other than picking ONE team each week to win. As long as your team wins, you remain in the game. If your team loses in a particular week, you are eliminated. The cost to play is just $20. Half of which will be paid to the winner (s) and the other half will go to SHF to help support the many Par-ish Ministries. For every 100 people that play, it is $1000.00 for the parPar-ish and $1000.00 for the winner (s). Here are the directions for joining:
1. Go to: https://www.runyourpool.com/join/pool_info.cfm?id=75670&p
2. Enter POOL ID: 75670 if not already filled in.
3. Enter Join Password: Founders
4. Join either as a new player or an existing player if you have played before.
5. Remember your Username and Password. You will need this to log in each week to pick your team.
6. Mail $20 to Mike Twellman (Pool Administrator) to:
Mike Twellman 10132 Stonell Drive Saint Louis, MO 63123
Checks made payable to: Seven Holy Founders
Or: VENMO: Mike-Twellman
Call Mike at 314-960-5478 with any questions.
SHF BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, September 4th 7pm in the Mary Room Selected Book:
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend By Katarina Bivald
Sara wants is to share the books she loves with the citizens of Broken Wheel and to convince them that
reading is one of the great joys of life.
For more information, call or email Grace Kruger - 578-1394, gjkruger@swbell.net or
Joan Finder - 849-1426, donutday@aol.com.
BVM Sodality News
Wednesday, August 22nd— Quilting at
9am in the St. Juliana Rm.
JOIN US AS WE RUN/WALK
FOR A CURE FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE
DISEASES 3RD Annual
Theresa Twellman Memorial 5K
Run/Walk for a Cure for PSP/
CBD/MSA Saturday, August 25th.
The Race starts at 9am at Babler Memorial State Park at the Walnut Grove Shelter in Chesterfield. Pre-register to save. T-shirts to all registered partici-pants. Complimentary refreshments before and after -- including snow-cones!!! To register, go to
https://register.chronotrack.com/r/35881
We’re offering two opportunities for those who are grieving the death of a loved one: GriefShare Support Group (13 sessions for anyone who has lost a loved one) and Loss of a Spouse (a one-time 2 hour event that is video based for those who have lost a spouse). A workbook will be needed for each program. Grief Support Group workbook is $15, Loss of a Spouse is $5. Scholarships available. Please read below for more information and/or or visit our website to view a short video. To register, please call 314-638-3938 or email pkofron@foundersaffton.org
