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OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 16, 2015
A Parish Ministry of the Marianists
A Parish Ministry of the Marianists
August 16, 2015
Firm in Faith ~ Rich in Works
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“I am the living bread from heaven;
whoever eats this bread will live forever;
the bread that I will give
is flesh for the life of the world.”
John 6:51
LITURGY SCHEDULE
Masses:
Vigil Mass (Saturday):
5:00 p.m.
Sunday:
7:00, 8:30, 10:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Holy Days:
Consult Bulletin
Legal Holidays:
9:00 a.m.
Monday thru Friday
7:30 a.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m.
Communion Service:
6:30 a.m.
Monday—Friday
OTHER DEVOTIONS
Perpetual Help Novena:
Tuesdays after the 7:30 a.m. Mass
Rosary:
Weekdays after 7:30 a.m. Mass
Saturday at 8:40 a.m.
Weekly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Wednesdays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the
chapel on the second floor of the parish
office building.
Regular Office Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 - 4:00; Friday, 8:00 - 3:00
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Lady of the Pillar Parish is a welcoming Catholic community of faith in the Marianist tradition. As equal
disciples, we seek to proclaim the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ and to work for peace, justice, the integrity of
creation and service. Firm in faith and rich in works, we follow the example of the Immaculate Virgin Mary.
The Characteristics of a Marianist Parish
Forms in faith
Is Marian
Witnesses to a discipleship of equals
Develops community
Sends people on mission
Promotes peace, justice the integrity of creation and service
OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR A Parish Ministry of the Marianists
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 16, 2015
STAFF
Fr. Thomas French, S.M. ...…993-2280 ext. 163
Fr. Oscar Vasquez, S.M. ……..993-2280 ext. 165
Pastor
Associate Pastor
Deacon Fred Tustanowsky….993-2280 ext. 208
Pastoral Associate
Bro. Bob Jones, SM ………….993-2280, ext 211
Transitional Deacon, Pastoral Associate
Tom Stephan………………. 993-2280 ext. 206
Susie Buescher…….………….993-2280 ext. 202
Music Director
Bookkeeper
Heather Fanning….…………993-3353 ext. 111
Courtney Rockamann………...993-2280 ext. 205
School Principal
Youth Minister
Parish Secretary………….....993-2280 ext. 200
parishsecretary@olpillar.com
Nancy Crippin…….…………….....314-432-6964
Parish Council Co-Chair
Diane Gorris…………………….....314-966-7782
401 South Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63131
Main Number: 314-993-2280
www.olpillar.com
Parish Council Co-Chair
SACRAMENTS
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - Saturday Evenings—4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. and the 1st Saturday of each
month after the 9 a.m. Mass OR by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM - Call the parish office one month prior to the desired date to make arrangements.
Classes are required prior to the baptism of a first-born child.
WEDDINGS - Please call for an appointment. The bride or the groom must be a registered parishioner and a
six-month preparation time is required.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK - Call 314-993-2280
ANNOINTING OF THE SICK– Offered the last Saturday of the month, the 9 a.m. Mass or call the Parish Office.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) - Catholic religious education for adults who wish to
learn about Catholics or to become Catholic. If you are in an interfaith marriage, the RCIA offers you a way to better
understand your family’s Catholic faith. For additional info., please contact the Parish Office at: 314-993-2280.
COMMUNION SERVICE - 6:30 a.m.: Monday - Friday
OUTREACH
MONTHLY PARISH OUTREACH PROGRAMS - Sandwich & Snacks for St. Patrick’s Center: 2nd Tuesday •
Grocery & Cash for Guardian Angel Settlement: 3rd Weekend • Salads for St. Patrick’s Center: 4th Tuesday • Warm
Meals for St. Augustine Parish: Last Monday; St. Louis Catholic Academy Tutors every Thursday afternoon.
LITURGICAL MINISTRY
CHOIRS - Adult Choir rehearses Wednesday 7:00 p.m. (September - May) • Children’s Choir rehearses Thursday 3:10
p.m. (During the school year) • Bell choir rehearses Monday 3:10 p.m. (During the school year) • Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Mass, Ensemble rehearses at 4:00 p.m.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, READERS and USHERS - Please contact the parish office if you are interested in one
of these ministries.
OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR A Parish Ministry of the Marianists
A Marianist Moment
August 15th, The Feast of the Assumption, commemorates the death of Mary and her bodily assumption into
Heaven, before her body could begin to decay--a foretaste of our own bodily resurrection at the end of time. Because it signifies the Blessed Virgin's passing into eternal life, it is the most important of all Marian feasts and a Holy Day of Obligation.
It is also a significant feast for the Society of Mary as it highlights
their faithful devotion to Mary, mother of Jesus. Many of the Brothers
and Priests celebrate their vows on or near this feast. To the usual
religious vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, the Marianists
add a fourth vow of stability, faithfulness to the congregation, and
special consecration to Mary. As an outward sign of this fourth vow,
they wear a gold ring on their right hand.
This weekend, and over the next two weeks, we join our Marianist
Community as they celebrate the following anniversaries~
Aug 14: Fr. Tom French celebrates 27 year as a Marianist
Aug 15: Fr. Joe Uvietta celebrates 65 years as a Marianist
Fr. John Thompson celebrates 23 years as a Marianist
Aug 16: Bro. Jim Eppy celebrates 34 years as a Marianist
Aug 18: Fr. Ralph Siefert celebrates 47 years as Marianist priest
Aug 22: Fr. Ralph celebrates 51 years as a Marianist
Aug 27: Fr. Oscar Vasquez celebrates 10 yrs as a Marianist priest
Aug 29: Fr. Oscar celebrates 28 years as a Marianist
Congratulations, Fr. Tom, Fr. Joe, Fr. John, Bro. Jim,
Fr. Ralph and Fr. Oscar!
OLP WOMEN’S SOCIETY OUTING
Tuesday, September 8 (8 am)
St. Mary’s Church & The Churchill Museum at Westminster
College in Fulton, MO.
We will be taking a 50 passenger Coach that will depart from Pillar
parking lot at 8:00 a.m. for the two-hour journey, and return by 3 p.m.
Visit the original 800 year old church, which was moved from London, England and reconstructed in Fulton in 1969. View the Churchill
Museum and his Sinews of Peace (“iron curtain”) speech that he presented in Fulton in 1946.
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 16, 2015
Saints and Feasts of the Week
August 16: St Stephen of Hungary ~ devoted much of
his reign to the promotion of the Christian faith and was
thus anointed king of Hungary in 1000, receiving the
cross and crown from Pope Sylvester II. His crown and
regalia became beloved symbols of the Hungarian nation, and Stephen was venerated as the ideal Christian
king. Canonized in 1083 by Pope St. Gregory VII, he
became the patron saint of Hungary. One of the best
known representations of St. Stephen in music is Beethoven's King
Stephen Overture.
August 19: St. John Eudes, Priest (Nov14, 1601 – Aug19, 1680),
canonized in 1925; a French missionary, an outstanding preacher and
confessor; founder of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary and of the
Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Refuge, and author of the Propers
for Mass and Divine Office of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
John founded 4 seminaries, but was unable to secure Papal approval of
his congregation . He shared with St. Mary Margaret Alacoque the
honor of initiating devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Holy
Heart of Mary.
August 20: St. Bernard, Abbot and Doctor ~ (1090-1153) had a great
desire to excel in literature so that he could study Sacred Scripture and
had a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin. Bernard spent 40 years in
the cloister, founded 163 monasteries in different parts of Europe; at
his death they numbered 343. He was the first Cistercian monk placed
on the calendar of saints and canonized by Alexander III, January18,
1174. Pope Pius VIII pronounced him a Doctor of the Church.
August 21: St Pius X, Pope ~ (1835-1914, the 259th Pope
Aug 4, 1903 to Aug 20, 1914). Accomplishments of this
saintly Pope were the inauguration of the liturgical renewal
and the restoration of frequent communion from childhood.
He also waged an unwavering war against the heresy and
evils of Modernism, gave great impetus to biblical studies,
and brought about the codification of Canon Law. His
overriding concern was to renew all things in Christ. He promoted
simplicity of life, and humility of heart as the highest wisdom and
indispensable conditions of a perfect Christian life. “I was born poor,
I have lived poor, and I wish to die poor.”
Lunch will be in the beautifully appointed Westminster Dining Hall.
Depending upon the number of reservations, the cost of will be $25.00
- $35.00. Lunch is paid for individually. ($7-8 range)
Because the price will depend upon the number of people attending,
please bring a blank check on the day of the outing and we can settle
Ladies and Gentlemen welcome!
up then.
Please R.S.V.P no later than Sept. 1st to Pat McKinnis
314-962-3714 or gammapoppy@gmail.com.
August 22: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary ~ Pius XII
pointed out that Mary deserved the title because she is Mother of God
and established this feast in 1954. It is celebrated on the octave of the
Assumption. Mary’s queenship has roots in Scripture. Her queenship is
a share in Jesus’ kingship. In the 4th century St. Ephrem called Mary
“Lady” and “Queen.” Hymns of the 11th to 13th centuries address
Mary as queen: “Hail, Holy Queen,” “Hail, Queen of Heaven”.
Confirmation
PSR
Confirmation classes begin next week and will be on
Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm: Aug 25, Sept 8 and 22, Oct 6, 20 and 27
Confirmation Retreat: Sat, Nov 7
Confirmation: Wed, Nov 11, 7 pm
PSR and Confirmation Registration Forms for 2015-16
are available at the Church entrances, on the parish website
(olpillar.com) and in the parish office.
Students must be registered prior to September 11th,
in order to attend classes on the first day, September 14th.
We need PSR TEACHERS and SUBS
PSR Classes meet on Mondays, 4:15-5:30 pm
beginning September 14th
Final Registration Deadline: September 11
Have questions? Please contact Fred Tustanowsky,
314-993-2280, ext 208 or ftustanowsky@olpillar.com
OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR A Parish Ministry of the Marianists
Upcoming Events
Aug 15-16: Guardian Angel Settlement Collection
Aug 19: Trailblazers in Habits Documentary, 7 pm PLC
Aug 25: Confirmation Classes begin
Salads for St. Patrick Center
Aug 31: Warm Meals, by 1 pm
Sept 14: PSR begins, 4:15-5:30
Sept 19: PILLAR FEST! Begins with 4:00
mass (no 5 pm mass this day)
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 16, 2015
WELCOME New Parishioners
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest
parishioners:
Warren & Lauren Jenkins and their children, William & Audrey
James & Tamara Mussmann and their children, Preston & Aiden
Patrick & Laura Murphy and their children, Patrick, Megan &
Anne Marie
John & Jaimie Rallo and their children, John & Johanna
Let us welcome into our Catholic Community
Madison Elizabeth Fakes
fitzpatricDaughter of Matthew and Sara Fakes
Baptized August 8, 2015
Sept 20: Marianist Retreat and Conference Center
OPEN HOUSE, 2-5 pm
Oct 8-11: Women’s ACTS Retreat: Oct 8-11, see pg 8
November 14: AUCTION
Save the Date: Nov 29 — Blood Drive
Congratulations to the most recently married couple:
Christine Marino and Nick Rossa
married July 11, 2015
Rest in Peace
Mass Intentions
Weekend of August 15-16
Sat
8/15
9:00 AM Helen S. Capps
5:00 PM William Dundon
Sun
8/16
7:00 AM The Kisling Family
8:30 AM Kate Mitchell
10:30 AM Our Parish
5:00 PM Dr. Arlen Morrison
Week of August 17-21
Mon
8/17
7:30 AM Michael Donovan
Tue
8/18
7:30 AM David Manner
Wed
8/19
7:30 AM Jodi Allen
Thur
8/20
7:30 AM Duncan LaVigne
Fri
8/21
7:30 AM Kathryn Moon
Weekend of August 22-23
Sat
8/22
9:00 AM Joseph D. Dubuque
5:00 PM Jerry Abbenhaus, Jr.
Sun
8/23
7:00 AM The Kisling Family
8:30 AM Matilda Zoricic
10:30 AM Sue Durbin
5:00 PM Ric Evens
If you would like to remember a loved one, living or deceased, with a
mass, please contact the parish office, 314-993-2280.
“Please Pray for” Our Sick Parishioners: Joe Lauber, Pam Goldstein (daughter of Bob Mohrman), Kate (McKee) Mitchell, John
Delaney, Joanna Skwiot, Chris Puricelli, Alexandra Maranto, Rachel
Baumgartner Lozano, Maureen Reardon, Jim Curtin, Pat Sainato,
Sandy Hellmann, Rosemary Doerr, Dr. Richard Jotte
Sick Relatives and Friends: John Grunik (life-long friend of Syd Rodway), George Danis (grandson of Debbie Capps), Margaret Stewart
(niece of Marjory DiLeo), Donna Viragh, Louise McLaughlin (mother
of Beth McLaughlin), Jacob Kheriaty, Kamela Chellar (mother of
Rochelle Cox), Ally Aagaard, Sophia Molina (great-granddaughter of
Henry Nebuloni), John Bornfleth, Carolyn Clanin (grandmother of
Desiree Wojciechowski), Ann Proscino (daughter of Tom and Elly
Moore), Margaret Keefe (mother-in-law of Angie Keefe), and those
homebound or in nursing homes.
If you would like a priest to visit you or a family member in the home
or the hospital, or to receive Communion or Anointing of the Sick,
please contact the parish office, 993-2280.
William Finnegan
Matilda Bauer
Eugene Wehling
August 15, 1969
August 15, 1982
August 15, 2010
Bill Hutchinson
Milton Fann
August 17, 2003
August 17, 2005
William Crockett
Helen Hennessy
Florence Dempsey
Cecelia Carroll
Peter Dolan
August 18, 1956
August 18, 1983
August 18, 1985
August 18, 1991
August 18, 2013
Oliver Saller
Ruth Maloney
Vita Gricius
August 19, 1969
August 19, 1970
August 19, 2003
George Boepple
Thomas Walrond
Clemens Krekeler
Algernon O’Brien
Winifred Zucchero
Duncan LaVigne
August 20, 1966
August 20, 1966
August 20, 1973
August 20, 1981
August 20, 1987
August 20, 2005
Velda Wrape
Winifred Houlihan
Harry Auffenberg
August 21, 1975
August 21, 1999
August 21, 2000
Mary Crider
Harold Dunkel
Mary Patricia Vatterott
Katherine Lawton
August 22, 1982
August 22, 1993
August 22, 1999
August 22, 2004
Beatrice Tulley
Charlotte Green-Goddard
Gerald Abbenhaus, Jr.
Carmelita Conway
August 23, 1964
August 23, 1975
August 23, 1986
August 23, 2000
We remember the repose of the soul of Annie Gatewood,
wife of John and mother of Anthony and Sophia Gatewood.
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them”
OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR A Parish Ministry of the Marianists
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 16, 2015
Wedding Anniversaries
Ministry Schedules
Weekend of August 22-23
Lectors
5:00 PM
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
5:00 PM
Jim Curtin, Phil Berra
Marjory DiLeo
Adele O’Neil, Carol Craddock
Seamus Concagh, Jim Bick
Amy Maranto, Annemieke DeWilde
Eucharistic Ministers
5:00 PM Susan Devereux, Kristin Sheehan, Carolyn Gamache, Fay
LaVigne, George & Melissa Kriegshauser, Carol Maddock
7:00 AM Marjory DiLeo, Ginny Senkosky, Ashley Gray
8:30 AM JoLynn Winer, Mike & Tish Murphy, Pat McKinnis, Carol
Craddock, David Kreuter, Adele O’Neil
10:30 AM Seamus Concagh, Kelly Bick, Michael McCadden, John
Jordan, Juan Arhancet, Stephen Bueg, Dian Kerckhoff
5:00 PM Vicki Mower, Courtney Rockamann, Willa Frattini, Steve
& Kathleen Anton, Annemieke DeWilde, Sheila Ricken
Ministers of Hospitality
5:00 PM
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
5:00 PM
none scheduled
none scheduled
Tish & Mike Murphy
none scheduled
none scheduled
Altar Servers
5:00 PM
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
5:00 PM
Thomas Hughes, Claire McMahon
Nicholas White, Kate Fesler, Luke Niemeier
Jane Derdoy, Christian Vitale, Nick Hubert
Daniel Diehl, Megan Tung, Hanks Edwards
Altar Society (Group 4): Mary Ann O’Neill, Therese Abbenhaus,
Heather Chaney, Carol Craddock, Luci Fikes, Michele Francis, Linda
Kreuter, Nancy Vatterott
Ministers Needed
Readers, Eucharistic Ministers and Ministers of Hospitality/
Greeters are needed at all of the masses. The more volunteers
we have, the greater the rotation. Won’t you consider offering
yourself to one of these ministries?
Teens and Young Adults are welcome, too!
Please call the parish office if you are interested in serving our
parish in this capacity. To volunteer, contact the parish office,
314-993-2280 or parishsecretary@olpillar.com.
Adoration
“When you look at the Crucifix, you understand how much
Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host,
you understand how much Jesus loves you now.”
Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
The Adoration Chapel in the Parish Office building is open during
office hours on Wednesdays.
For questions, please contact Marianne Castro,
314-482-0757 or vdcasro.family@gmail.com.
William and Mary Kay Denning
James and Colleen McCadden
Steve and Lynn Hurster
Steve and Wendy Boveri
Thomas and Janet Mug
Roderick and Michele Manuzon
James and Tamara Mussmann
August 15, 1987
August 15, 1980 (35)
August 16, 1986
August 16, 1997
August 16, 1975 (40)
August 16, 2003
August 16, 2003 Ray and Janet Plas
Ron and Katie Walters
August 17, 1968
August 17, 2002
Michael and Carol Lohuis
Charles and Gretchen Pullium
Daniel and Julie Weber
August 18, 1990 (25)
August 18, 2007
August 18, 2007
Bill and Barbara Conway
Dan and Molly George
Mark and Michelle Hammersmith
August 19, 1961
August 19, 1983
August 19, 1995 (20)
John and Moira Steuterman Jr.
Bob and Moira Niemeier
Mark and Alice O’Bryan
August 20, 1977
August 20, 1977
August 20, 1994
Tony and Elaine Taylor
John and Amy David
August 21, 1976
August 21, 2010 (5)
Fred and Maureen Strasheim
Kevin and Nancy Cunneen
George and Genie Thoma
Bill and Zoe Buckley
Jeff and Jadell Ertle
William and Liz Arnold
August 22, 1992
August 22, 2003
August 23, 1969
August 23, 1958
August 23, 1986
August 23, 1996
Twitter feed for the College Bound
Catholic & College Bound: Are you getting ready to leave for
College? Want to say in contact with your parish? Want a
spiritual message delivered to you regularly by Our Lady of the
Pillar. Fr. Oscar is starting a Twitter feed for you.
Please follow Fr. Oscar on Twitter at @olpyya
Recommended reading for the College Student:
Catholic and College Bound
5 Challenges and 5 Opportunities
by George R. Szews
The 5 Challenges:
The practice and knowledge of your Catholicism will be tested
Your moral center will be tested
The quality and style of your life will be tested
Your assumptions about family and friends will be tested
There will be surprises
The 5 Opportunities:
To claim your Catholicism and grow in your faith
To contribute to the common good
To explore the rich diversity of others
To establish an adult relationship with yourself and others
To respond to problems and crises with character, thoughtfulness and faith
If you are interested in a copy of this book, please e-mail
Fr. Oscar, froscarsm@olpillar.com; while supplies last.
OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR A Parish Ministry of the Marianists
LET US PRAY FOR ALL MEN AND WOMEN
IN THE ARMED FORCES
Captain Lee Berra
Private First Class Michael Brennan
Major Jason Gillihan
Captain Katherine James-Hewlett and
husband, Captain Michael Hewlett
Airman Ryan Laird
1st Lieutenant Daniel Sullivan USMC
STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship Reflection
August 16, 2015
“Watch carefully then how you live,
not as foolish persons but as wise…”
Ephesians 5:15
A wise person recognizes that all we have comes from God. A wise
person thanks God every day for all His many blessings. A wise
person realizes that God has blessed us for a reason and He wants us
to be partners with Him in His work here on earth.
Annual Catholic Appeal
Published Goal: $ 224,599
Challenge Goal:$ 283,460
To Date Total: $ 225,932
Grateful Giving! August 2015
Week 1
$ 27,263
Week 2
$ 11, 606
Online Giving
$ 11,000
Total for August
$ 49,869
Budget for August
$ 81,396
Marygrove has gratefully acknowledged receipt of a $100
donation and the many gifts from our Christmas in July drive.
Sr. Helen Negri expressed being overwhelmed by your generosity. Over 200 children are served by Marygrove each day.
Thank you for your generosity!
Online Giving benefits you and the parish
Makes it easy for you to honor your financial commitment.
It is convenient with anytime, anywhere internet access
Secure and confidential
Flexible ~ You may change your contribution at any time.
Use direct withdrawal or credit cards ~ no checks required.
You receive reminders and notifications of your transactions.
Efficient ~ It transfers contributions to church management
To get started, visit the parish website: www.olpillar.com.
Click on Parish and Contacts. Click on Online Giving.
Click on the Create New Account link.
For questions or other information, contact Fred Tustanowsky at
ftustanowsky@olpillar.com or 314-993-2280, ext 208.
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 16, 2015
Pillar Outreach
Guardian Angel Settlement -- August 15-16, 2015
Food, Clothing and monetary donations only, please.
 Food and household staples for the poor served by Guardian Angel Settlement may be placed in the truck in front of
church.
You may also make cash/check donations (payable to Guardian Angel Settlement), and deposit in the box in the vestibule of the church.
St. Patrick Salads -- August 25, 2015
Parishioners donate salads for the meal served to the poor by St.
Patrick’s Center. Donations of greens, salad dressings and
other salad ingredients may be dropped off before the 7:30 am
Mass or taken to the Parish Office anytime before 9:00
Warm Meals Monday -- August 31, 2015
Although summer vacations are upon us, won't you take the time to
help feed the hungry by preparing a pan or two of lasagna, baking
or purchasing some cookies, buying loaves of sliced Italian bread,
or buying salad fixings (ranch style dressing, bags of salad, and/or
croutons)? Help every month, or whenever it is convenient to
you. It is that simple. Please contact Bob or Karen Sczepanski,
rsczepanski@earthlink.net or 314.569.9091, to help out or for more
information.
St. Patrick Sandwiches -- September 8, 2015 Our parish provides
Sandwiches, chips, etc. for the homeless served by St. Patrick Center.
Please bring your individually wrapped sandwiches & snacks to
the OLP parking lot on Tuesday from 7:00-8:00 am.
Guardian Angel Settlement OPEN HOUSE
and Angel Boutique Resale Shop
Thursday, Sept 10, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
2700 Cherokee St, 63118
Wine and Hors d’oeuvres
RSVP: J.C. Caldwell, 314-231-3188, ext 102
Year of Consecrated Life
There’s a story told about a woman who prayed to the Virgin that one
of her sons would become a priest. She had seven sons, but all of them
married and raised families. Then she prayed that one of her grandsons
would become a priest. She had many grandsons, but none chose that
life. The woman continued her prayer. She was almost a 100 years old
and near death when one of her grandsons, at the age of 33, decided to
become a priest. She died a happy woman knowing her lifelong prayer
was finally answered. The story is true, told by the priest himself.
Prayer works; you just have to keep at it. Take Five for Faith
2015 OLP CYC Soccer Registration
Registering early helps us determine teams, prepare
for the season and team placement in the CYC
League. Registration fee is $100.00. Here is the link
to register. Let me know if you have any questions:
https://ezrosters.com/stl-olp/
Here is the link for instructions, please note on page 4
instructions to add the uniform if needed and following that payment.
https://ezrosters.com/stl-olp/news/soccerregistration2014.pdf
Register today!
OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR A Parish Ministry of the Marianists
“ A Night on the Red Carpet”
Our Lady of the Pillar AUCTION
November 14, 2015
The auction is our primary fundraiser for Our Lady of the
Pillar School.
100% of the auction proceeds go to supporting our school
and students.
With the proceeds from this year’s auction,
we plan to purchase course materials and restore and expand
our playground area.
Donations Needed!
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 16, 2015
PILLARFEST: September 19
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
JOIN IN THE PILLAR FEST FUN!
Pillar Fest is always fun for our parish family and it is coming up
soon! We need volunteers in all areas to assure success this year.
Workers are needed in the kitchen, for set-up and tear-down, staffing the games, serving and clean-up. It is a great way to meet new
people and have a great time. Requests for all spots EXCEPT
THE DRINKS TENT are welcome.
Drinks Tent shift requests will be welcomed after 1 September.
Please contact CJ Franklin to claim a time slot for your favorite
activity. 314/821-1904 or cjf2358nr@earthlink.net.
See you at Pillar Fest!
TEENS
SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES AT PILLAR FEST!
We welcome your help with donations for our silent and live
auctions.
Popular items include:
*Tickets to sporting events and shows
*Signed sports items
(jerseys, hockey sticks, balls)
*1 week in a vacation home
*Golf outings
* Goods, Memorabilia, and Services
*Restaurant or store gift certificates
*New toys or sporting equipment
* Wine for the wine pull
*Anything creative and fun
Have a donation or want to help with auction solicitations?
Contact Natalie Rohlfing, 314-602-2013;
natalierohlfing@gmail.com or
Renee Altier, reneekaltier@gmail.com, 314-323-4176.
Thank you!
The St. Louis Friends of Birthright
Run for Life and Learning
Providing education for our clients in financial need
Saturday, September 5, 2015, 8:30 a.m.
Join us for a 6k run or walk around Creve Coeur Lake. Register online
at www.RunforLifeAndLearning.org. Bring the whole family for a
morning full of activities including a fun run with FREDBIRD®, face
painting and live music. Please email Run4LifeandLearn-
ing@gmail.com with questions.
All proceeds enable Birthright
mothers in financial need to continue their education, as well as secure
safe housing for themselves and their child. Sign up today!
Class of 1975 John F. Kennedy High School Reunion
October 23-24 at Kennedy HS
mass at 6 pm on the 24th
see: www.facebook.com/groups/jfkclassof1975
Pillar Fest is always fun for our parish family and it is coming up
soon! We need volunteers in all areas to assure success this year.
Teens are enthusiastically welcome to work in several areas needed for
Pillar Fest. Trash Detail is offering double-hours recognition where
acceptable to your school. To sign up or for more information, please
contact CJ Franklin to claim a time slot for your favorite activity.
314/821-1904 (H), (C) 708/275-6764 or cjf2358nr@earthlink.net.
See you at Pillar Fest!
LOCAL EVENTS
Marianist Retreat and Conference Center
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, Sept 20, 2-5 pm
4000 Highway 109, Eureka, MO 63025
Featuring:
tours of the building
opportunities for hiking or walking the grounds
indulging in the famous MRCC cookies
636-938-5390; www.mretreat.org
ATTENTION: Separated, Divorced, Widowed or Remarried of all
ages, You are invited to join us for fun and to make new friends at the
next meeting of the South County Separated, Divorced, Widowed and
Remarried Catholics (SCDC) on Thursday, August 27th, 2015, 7 pm,
at Saint Catherine Laboure parish cafeteria, 9740 Sappington Road,
Sunset Hills, Missouri. This meeting is also an ice cream social celebrating our 36 years in existence.
SCDC is a support group for the separated, divorced, widowed and
remarried of our community. For more information please call Jan
Inman at (314) 892-6933 or Bill DeCoursey at (314) 322-2764.
Marriage Encounter
Wanted: Married couples who desire a richer, fuller life together. You are invited to experience a Marriage Encounter weekend on September 25-27 and give a special lift to your marriage. Just pick up the phone and call 314-469-7317 or check
the web page at www.stl-wwme.org.
OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR A Parish Ministry of the Marianists
ACTS Retreats
Our Lady of the Pillar is pursuing participation in ACTS retreats with parishioners from St. Monica and St. Richard Parishes. The retreats begin Thursday evening, 6 pm and end after the
11:30 mass and reception on Sunday.
Mark your calendars:
Women’s Retreat: Oct 8-11, 2015
Men’s Retreat: Feb 11-14, 2016
ACTS stands for ~
Adoration - the call to and need for prayer and meditation
Community - the blessings of community built on faith and
love
Theology - the study of Scripture and our Catholic faith
Service - to God and his people
This 3-day retreat led by men/women who have attended ACTS, includes talks and activities that minister to the needs of the participants;
intended to help retreatants enter into a deeper relationship with God,
deepen relationships within the family, and build community in the
parish.
If anyone from our parish would like to attend, or if you would like to
know more about ACTS, contact Don Bachman, 314-420-8474.
This may be an opportunity for us to bring this spiritual renewal to life
at Our Lady of the Pillar; attend this upcoming retreat and then introduce it to others. Fee is $200 (lodging, food and retreat). Financial
assistance available.
More information to follow as the dates approach.
MEN’s WHITE HOUSE
RETREAT
Our Lady of the Pillar Men’s Annual
White House Retreat
Thurs, Oct 8, 7pm - Sun, Oct 11 at 2pm
This beautiful retreat center is situated on a bluff 200
feet above the Mississippi River overlooking the
Columbian River Bottom, and 45 minutes from Pillar.
Carpooling is available. Each participant has a private
room and bath, all meals, a reserved seat in the chapel
and access to 75 acres of breathtaking scenery including grottos and an outdoor Stations of the Cross.
This is a silent retreat that includes daily Mass and
Communion, conferences with the retreat Master,
private 1-on-1 conference with a priest, a daily recreation period and
ample time for private prayer. The Sacraments of Reconciliation and
Anointing of the Sick are also available. Call Bob Smith, 997-0310,
for more information and/or to make a reservation.
Talk & Book Signing
Fri. Sept. 11 at 7 pm,
at Pauline Books & Media. Sr Theresa Noble, fsp, author of
“A Prodigal You Love: Inviting Loved Ones Back to the Church” will
be speaking and signing her new book, Pauline Books, 9804 Watson
Rd in Crestwood. For info & to register, call 314-965-3512.
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 16, 2015
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
Attention All Volunteers!
Are you planning to volunteer at Our Lady of the Pillar school
coming this Fall? Please consider signing up for the Protecting
God’s Children Workshop now. Visit archstl.com under Protecting God’s Children, for a listing of available workshops.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
for all Volunteers and Employees
The USCCB and the Archdiocese of St. Louis requires all adult employees and volunteers who work with or near children or youth
(even if for one occasion) to comply with the following:
 Complete a state criminal record and child abuse/neglect check.
Fill our the Worker Registration Form and return it to the Parish
Office.
 Sign the acknowledgement page (last page of the document) of
the Code of Ethical Conduct and return it to the Parish Office
 Employees/volunteers who have lived in another state any time
over the last 5 years must undergo a one-time national background check. Missouri and Illinois residents will have state
background checks conducted every even-numbered year.
 Attend the Protecting God’s Children Workshop
Workshops are scheduled throughout the Archdiocese. Please
refer to the archdiocesan website (archstl.com) under Protecting
God’s Children for dates, times and places of the offered workshops.
For questions or other information, please contact (the STL Director)
Sandra Price, 314-792-7271 or SandraPrice@archstl.org.
Missouri Division of Family Service
Child Abuse Hotline Number: 1-800-392-3738
Archdiocesan Office of Child & Youth Protection,
314-792-7704
For inquiries about Our Lady of the Pillar compliance, please contact
Mary Kay Fitzpatrick in the Parish Office, 314-993-2280 or
parishsecretary@olpillar.com
De Smet Jesuit “Spartan For A Day” visits this fall!
De Smet Jesuit is accepting reservations for our “Spartan-for-aday” visits, where you can “shadow” with one of our students
during a typical school day, attend classes, meet teachers,
coaches, enjoy a free lunch, and get a feel for the school.
Schedule a visit to by contacting Mrs. Anne Gibbons in the
Admissions Center at 314.567-3500, ext. 247 or email Anne at
agibbons@desmet.org.
“Trailblazers in Habits”
Wed, August 19, 7 pm
in the Parish Life Center
hosted by Sr. Jeanne Houlihan, MM
The Maryknoll Sisters will host a viewing of Trailblazers in Habits, a documentary film commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Maryknoll Sisters. It
has been shown in several cities in the US and around
the world (New York, Texas, Illinois, California,
Canada and Hong Kong) and on ABC.
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