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 Pastoral Associate Sister Jo Ann Simanella School Principal Mrs. Anna Davis Parish School of Religion Mrs. Donna Wright Office Manager Mrs. Dana Wiele Parish Secretary Mrs. Jan Keenoy 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- 7:30 PM Dine In or Carry Out. Fried & Baked Cod, Catfish, Shrimp 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

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DYNAMIC CATHOLIC, ALIVE! – What is Sin?

Saint Augustine described sin as “a word, an act, or a desire contrary to the eternal Law.” We can distinguish sins according to their variety or gravity. The two most common categories of sin are mortal sins and venial sins. Mortal sin destroys charity, deprives us of sanctifying grace, and can be forgiven in the Sacrament of Reconciliation (more on this next week). Sin is present in all of our lives. Fortunately, God is infinite mercy. When is the last time you undertook a thorough examination of conscience? archstl.org/dynamic 

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Mass at St. Patrick Apartments is now on Sundays at 9:00 AM LADIES EVENING OF RECOLLECTION There will be a recollection for ladies on Wednesday, March 4, at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. A priest of Opus Dei will give two reflections on some aspect of the spiritual life, available for confessions and end with Benediction. There will also be a formative talk given by a layperson. The activity begins at 7:159:30 PM. For more information, please contact Mary Schlueter 314-517-1277  Our Lady of Guadalupe Presents:

“Sitting with the Lord” PILGRIMAGE The Office of Laity and Family Life, Archdiocese of St. Louis is coordinating a pilgrimage to the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia to be held September 2015. Bus and air transportation options are available and hotel accommodations are included. Optional sightseeing tours are offered. Pope Francis will be visiting Philadelphia for the 2015 World Meeting of Families. The Holy Father will participate in the Festival of Families, an intercultural celebration of family life around the world, and a Papal Mass. Non-refundable pilgrimage payment is due in full by March 6. Please visit http://archstl.org/laityandfamilylife for details and a registration form.

“PARFUMERIE” Long before eHarmony and Match.com, people courted each other through letters. Step back to 1937 with us and share the romance of that time. Watch as two feuding co-workers in a perfume shop discover they’ve been sharing their deepest secrets as anonymous romantic pen pals. The Alpha Players of Florissant present PARFUMERIE March 20-21 & March 27-29 at the Florissant Civic Center. For tickets you can call 314-921-5678 or go to www. Florissantmo.thundertix.com

March 4, Wednesday, 7:00—8:30 PM Come join us for an evening of prayer followed by adoration and benediction. Speaker: Deacon Jim Powers Call 314-522-9264 for more information.

March 1, 2015 The Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council 2951

Meat Shoots

When: March 1, March 8 March 15 & March 22, 2015 Where: Knights of Columbus Grounds 50 Rue St. Francois St. Florissant, Mo 63031 Shoots Start at Noon Each Sunday Free Beans Soup plus Food and Drinks are Available Proceeds from these shoots help provide Food Baskets to your Parish on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter Please come to the shoot and help us help your Parish

The Titan Alumni Players Presents

Faith in Ferguson Everyone is Invited to Continue Praying for Justice, Peace & Charity March 10 - Sr. Antona Ebo Time: 4:30 PM Place: Our Lady of Guadalupe ~ 1115 S. Florissant Road, 63121 Come and join us for Prayer & Song For more information please call 314522-9264

QUILT SOCIAL Sacred Heart Church St. Ann’s Sodality of Troy, MO is hosting their annual Quilt Social at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Hwy J in Troy, MO on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Doors will open at 11:30 AM, and Bingo begins at 1:00 PM. Food and refreshments will be provided for purchase. There will be quilt games, money games, door prizes, pull tabs, Pot of Gold, raffles and fun. Due to State Laws – NO ONE under age 16 will be allowed in the building

PERFORMANCES HELD AT TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 1720 REDMAN, ST. LOUIS, MO 63138

PERFORMANCE DATES Friday, March 27, 2015 - 8:00 PM Saturday, March 28, 2015 6:30 p.m. Dinner/ 8:00 PM Performance (Reservations required for dinner performance by March 20) Sunday, March 29, 2015 - 1:00 PM For ticket information, please call: Laurie Mogelnicki at 314-374-4796, Marcia Montgomery at 314-503-2414 or the Advancement Office at Trinity Catholic High School at 314-7411333 Group pricing available for 20 or more Please come out and support these St. Ferdinand students, Valerie Manganelli, Kelsey Presson, Reagan and Riley Wania and former student Angela Manganelli

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Health Ministry

Pews, Peabody & Pub Crawl ill t s ts g Spo ainin rem

Senior Trip March 24th

8:15 AM St Ferdinand Cost: $ 30.00 We will start with a tour of the Old Cathedral, then we will head over for a tour of The Peabody Opera House. After that we will enjoy lunch at an Irish Pub!! We will return to St Ferdinand around 3PM RSVP by March 16th 837-3165 All money and lunch order sheets are due March 16th. Non resident space on the bus is limited. Forms are available in the Rectory. The North County Catholic Senior Ministry presents:

WITH THE ELDERS OF OUR COMMUNITY

St. Ferdinand on March 6, 2 to 3 PM Led by Sr. Cathy Doherty, SSND and Sr. Jo Ann Simanella CDP. All are welcome. RSVP to Michelle Ritter RN at 837-3165

5th Annual A.C.T.I.O.N. Smarty Pants Trivia Night March 6 from 6 PM—9 PM in Duchesne Hall. Cost: $10 per person. RSVP: Michelle Ritter RN 314-837-3165 *** Prizes & Refreshments ***

What’s so special about our Trivia Night?? It’s geared specifically for those with Special Needs and their families. CLEANING CLOSETS? TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO WITH THOSE CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT YOU AREN'T REALLY "YOU"? You can bring them and any other gently used items to the rectory. These items will be used for the special needs ministry trivia night. Items needed before March 6th. Thank You , The ACTION group

“I drink flavored water so I’m not really drinking an unhealthy sugary drink” Or are you….. The term “sugar-sweetened beverages” is most often associated with traditional carbonated drinks. However, this category of beverages has expanded substantially and now includes, among others, beverages known as flavored, enhanced, or vitamin water. What are flavored waters? Flavored waters are sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) that contain any variety of added ingredients, including fruit and other flavorings, herbs, vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, sodium, protein, fiber, and caffeine. While marketed mostly for enhancing health and well-being, they are also marketed as a sports drink. Some versions contain no calories and would not be taxed. How much sugar is in these beverages? Some of the more popular brands have between 6-8 teaspoons (90-120 calories) per 20-ounce bottle. So what should I drink? Our bodies need water. Water makes up 60% of body weight. Our lives depend on it. Because the body has no water storage system, water lost during the day must be replaced to maintain healthy functioning. Although water needs vary depending on exercise, climate, and other factors, most adults need 11–16 cups of total water per day. Not getting enough fluid can lead to dehydration, causing headache, fatigue, blood pressure changes, and irregular heartbeat. “And water you shall drink by measure, the sixth part of a him; from day to day you shall drink. Ezekiel 4:11 “ Water is mentioned 722 times in scripture telling us that it is of great significance both spiritually and physically. Water plays a large part in our spiritual lives: baptism, holy water, scripturally etc. I am unable to locate any reference to Coke or Gatorade in the scriptures nor did I read that the apostles grabbed a 5 Hour Energy drink when they were having a tough day. They washed away the dust of the day from their feet partook of some water or wine and prayed!! We can do the same to recharge and purify ourselves this Lent. We can pray and receive the sacrament of penance.  The North County Catholic Senior Ministry is accepting applications for volunteers to help with: Drivers: You would be driving seniors or the disabled to and from doctors’ offices or stores. Job Squad: This volunteer helps to handle small household repairs for those who are no longer able to these jobs. This can include gutter cleaning, painting, light bulb replacement etc... All volunteers must be compliant with the Protecting God’s Children and VIRTUS. Call Michelle Ritter RN at 837-3165

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PRO-LIFE 40 DAYS FOR LIFE, Spring 2015 We are part of the Body of Christ. When I go to the sidewalk for the 40 Days for Life Campaign, I am a pray-er. I pray for the women going into the Planned Parenthood clinic, knowing that regardless of their choice, they need our prayers for conversion. Others in the Body of Christ are sidewalk counselors. They are trained to meet the women coming into the Planned Parenthood, to redirect them to genuine, Christian help. A third part of the Body of Christ is the Thrive Mobile Medical Unit. Here is where free help begins: free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds, and free counseling for Life. Expectant women can also receive free referrals for whatever pregnancy support they need. Everyone's part in the Body of Christ is necessary and indispensable. We bring prayerful witness -- never judgment! -- to show the love of Christ to the women coming to the Planned Parenthood, the employees, and the passersby. Come join us in this peaceful, prayerful witness. Come pray with us! Our day at the 40 Days for Life Campaign this spring is THURSDAY, MARCH 19. Look for our display table on March 1, and sign up to pray for an hour on the weekends of March 7 / 8 or March 14 / 15. For more information, please contact Jack Freebersyser at 314-731-5160.

LENTEN SERVICES During Lent on Wednesday night Sacred Heart Parish will have Mass and a lecture and St. Martin de Porres will have Mass and a Lenten reflection on Thursday evening. Both will begin at 6:30 PM with Mass Wednesday, March 4, Sacred Heart, Lecture 7:30 PM Church Architecture as a Catechism about the Eucharist. Presenter: Msgr. James Ramacciotti; Mass Presider: Fr. Paul Hamilton Thursday, March 5, St. Martin de Porres, Worship in Song 7-7:30; Lenten Reflection: 7:30-8; Benediction and Final Prayer 8-8:15 Jesus is Condemned: Simply Standing Reflection: Perseverance: “You have seduced me Lord

HUNGERING FOR A BOUNTIFUL EARTH This week CRS Rice Bowl takes us to the coffee highlands of Nicaragua, where we’re called to protect both the goodness of creation and the livelihoods of struggling families. How will this week’s fast remind us of the sacredness of God’s creation and our duty to protect it?

Bring an item for T.E.A.M. to Mass this week!

MEN’S SENIOR SOFTBALL Slow pitch softball for men 55 years of age and older in St. Charles County is now accepting applications for the 2015 season. We play on Wednesday’s in St. Charles. If you would like to play, call Mark Palermo at 636-281-0891

FIRST FRIDAY MASS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS First Friday Masses at the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine in Florissant will continue for our 5th year! Everyone, especially homeschooling families, is invited to join us every First Friday in September-May to celebrate Holy Mass at 11:30 AM. Brown-bag lunch & fellowship time is in the Schoolhouse after Mass. Confessions & recitation of the Holy Rosary begin at 11AM. For questions, please contact Tammi Hall at 9720635. See you there!

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February 22, 2015 Budget ($635,242/ 52 wks) $12,216.19 Envelopes 8.462.48 On-line 2,574.13 Loose 341.25 Total for week $ 11,337.86 Favorable/Unfavorable <838.33> Year to Date <$6,760.73> Gathering for God $686.00 Tuition Assistance 141.00 School Unrestricted (Gathering) 80.00 St. Louis Review 240.00 Central & Eastern Europe 666.55 Black & Indian Missions 1,081.00 Catholic Relief Services 1.00 Easter Flowers 19.00 There were 302 contributors. 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.

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Mass Intentions

Scrip Sales  Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church

O’Heron Family Theresa Tabacchi

Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38

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

Quilting, Duchesne Basement Cubs (Matlock), Duchesne Basement Bible Study, Duchesne Hall PSR Reconciliation Quilting, Duchesne Basement St. Vincent de Paul Legion of Mary, Duchesne #10

6:00 AM 8:30 AM

Thomas Herbst Jeanne Frett

Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9,16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12

11:00 AM 1:30 PM 1:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

Eat Well Class, Duchesne #9 ExerStart, Duchesne Hall NoCo Senior Meeting, Duchesne #9 GS (Beasley) Duchesne Bsmt. Liturgy, Gathering Space

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

Jerry Eads Lawrence A. Lohe

Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28

6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM

Youth Choir, Church Baptism Prep, Duchesne #10 AA, Church Basement Youth Group, Duchesne Basement Men’s Club, Duchesne Hall

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

Dorothy Freesmeier Herrmann Family

Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31

6:00 AM 8:30 AM

Frances Laramie Don Keinrath

Gn 37:3-4,1213a,17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Lou Kempfer Richard J. Knoblock Sr.

Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

1:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 9:30 AM 2:10 & 7 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

ExerStart, Duchesne Hall 3rd Brownies, Duchesne Basement Cubs (Hendricks), Church Basement RCIA, Duchesne Hall Light Weight, Duchesne #10 Home & School, Teachers Lounge Adult Choir, Church Yoga, Duchesne Hall Stations of the Cross FISH FRY ACTION Trivia Night, Duchesne Hall Sacrament of the Sick, Church Scrip Sales

7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM St. Patrick’s 9:00 AM

Larry Kendrick Gene Meyer Betty Jane Ford

Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 78, 12-17]; Ps 19:8-11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25

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

Scrip Sales  Girl Scout Sunday Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church

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Monday,  March 2

6:00 AM 8:30 AM

Tuesday,  March 3

Mary Angela Cooley

Saint Katharine Drexel

Wednesday, March 4 Saint Casimir

Thursday,  March 5

Friday,  March 6

Hilda Volpo

Communion Service

World Day of Prayer

Saturday,  March 7 Saints Perpetua and Felicity

Sunday,  March 8 Third Sunday of Lent

In Our Parish 9 & 11 AM 7:00 PM

Vince Griffith Family Robert Kimack Parish Family

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Readings Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 1013, 15-18; Ps 116:10, 15-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10

7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM St. Patrick’s 9:00 AM

Sunday,  March 1

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Parish Family

MEALS ON WHEELS - MARCH 2-6, 2015 TEAM 2 Monday SP JAN SCHUBERT 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 Steve Siebels — Rose Watt J & B Daming Robert Schutzius S. Mallow/C. Krebs

Thursday Cathy Wombacher Charlie Fechter V. Harmann/S.Bunk Dolores Huddleston Earl Peter Cathy Weis

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

Charlie Wills Sara Bass Ethan Kampelman Robert Naumann

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Liturgical Ministers Lectors

Eucharistic Ministers

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Lisa Signorelli Jennifer Santistevan —

Team 3 Sarah, Steve & Charlie Wills

Team E Kim Wetzel

Team 1

Ann Linkul, Nancy Hoffman, Terri Regnier, Susan Bennett 

John Marxkors 

Team 1 

9:00 AM 

Joe Jansen Allison Jansen

Julie & Alyssa Remacle 

Dan Sovar

Team 1

Angie Randazzo Candice Babbitt

11:00 AM

Hailey Meyer Brad Stone

Barb & Frank Doering, Laura Jenkins

Elaine Sweeney

Team 1

Eydie Breyer Shelly Kraatz

WEEKDAY SERVERS Monday & Thursday, March 2 & 5, 8:30 AM Nick Talarico Tues., Wed., Fri., March 3, 4, 6, 8:30 AM Maria Santistevan, Joab Hackmann Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM Lydia Randazzo, Logan Randazzo, Jacob Schroeder Saturday, March 7, 8:00 AM John Zieroff Children’s Liturgy of the Word March 8, 11:00 AM Joan Reddy

MEAL-A-MONTH

LIVING GOD’S WORD God of Abraham and Sarah, of Isaac and Rebekah, of Jacob and Rachel, God and Father of our Lord, give us a glimpse of the glory that you have prepared for all who trust in you and remain faithful to you. Strengthen us to walk through any darkness that may threaten our ability to believe. Copyright © 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

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

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.

LAST WEEK Meals Money 20 $ 140.00 FEBRUARY TOTAL Meals Money 90 $ 558.13 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!

PERPETUAL ADORATION

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“Come spend an hour with me.”

ONLY 1 open hours! The following hours are open:

Friday 7-8 PM

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 8384676 or 630-6606 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¢.

THANK YOU ! ! !

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Youth, School and Parish Activities February 23-27, 2015 Monday - Dr. Seuss Week in Kindergarten Tuesday - Mass for grades 5-8 Wednesday - Mass for grades 1 -4 … Orchestra practice after school … Running Club after school Group 4 Thursday - Team uniform … Band Practice ... Study Buddies after school today … Home and School meeting at 7 PM Friday - All school Mass at 8:30 AM … Grandparents Day for 3rd grade … end of third quarter … noon dismissal

CALLING ALL ST. FERDINAND SCHOOL ALUMNI! St. Ferdinand School is beginning a “Connection Campaign” to try to get back into contact with all of its wonderful ALUMNI! Postcards were sent out almost a month ago, and we know that we did not reach everyone. We sent all of our alumni names through a database to find updated names and addresses for as many as we could, however, we are finding that some didn’t make it, or went to the wrong person! If your family has alumni, or you know someone that was an alumni that did not receive a postcard from us in January, please encourage them to contact [email protected] with their information. Also if you would like to share some information about yourself please email an update about what you have been doing since leaving St. Ferdinand. Thank you in advance for your support!

NOW ENROLLING FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR!! If you would more information about St. Ferdinand Catholic School, please contact Mrs. Anna Davis at (314) 921-2201 or [email protected]

AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT During Lent we will be sponsoring a Helping Hoops contest which will benefit St. Ferdinand's St. Vincent de Paul Society. Students will be hula hooping and shooting basketballs all to raise money to support those served by our St. Vincent de Paul society. We will also have a clothing drive for the St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores during Lent. If you have clothing donations, you can drop them off outside the school office. I’d like to share a quote from our saint, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne.”Profit by the little trials that come to you, for through them we make real progress.” St. Ferdinand Parish… Today, Tomorrow, Forever

ST. FERDINAND PRESCHOOL BEGINS FULL-DAY PROGRAM FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR?? Yes…it is true. We know many families need the full day option, so we are pleased to offer a full-day program for the upcoming school year. Our program will run from 7:30 AM until 2:45 PM for both three and four year olds. We will also have the half day option for both ages as well. Please spread the word to your families and friends. Our best advertising comes from our school and parish family. Help us spread this great news!! Please contact the school office for more information…(314) 921-2201

NEW GIFT CARDS NOW IN STOCK!!!! Hendel’s Market Restaurant $25 certificates

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SENIORS—ERIN GO BRAGH Get your jig on and your green outfits ready—We’ll enjoy our corned beef and cabbage dinner on Wednesday, March 11, at 5:30 PM—Doors at 4:30 PM. The wee price is $6.00 per person which will also cover dues. Those who signed up to bring a condiment/bread or a dessert—please do so. As per usual, bring your favorite beverages, too. Kudos to the guys for our fine array of Sweets for the Sweet at our last month’s gathering. And WOW—who knew we had so many creative and talented Valentine makers—it was a fun little event, thanks to all the enthusiastic participation. So— stay warm and C Ya Soon. Any questions or suggestions, please call Barb at 839-8616.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK On Saturday, March 7, we will offer the Sacrament of the Sick during the 8 AM Mass. If you are seriously sick and/or weakened by age, then the Lord wants to be there for you in this special sacrament. The Letter of James states that the sick are to be anointed in order to raise them up and save them. Great care and concern should be taken to see that those of the faithful whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age receive this sacrament. If you are unable to attend this Mass but are in need of this sacrament, please call the Parish Office at 837-3165

ANNUAL MEN’S CLUB POKER TOURNAMENT Make plans to attend the Men’s Club Poker Tournament on Wednesday, March 4, at 7:00 PM with play beginning at 7:30. The cost is $5 for spectators and $10 for Players. The Men’s Club Executive Chef will be cooking up plenty of good food to enjoy and drinks will be provided as well. There will be no formal meeting during the tournament so this is a good time to come and check out the Men’s Club. We hope to see you there and feel free to bring a friend. You will also have the opportunity to register for the golf tournament.

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R.C.I.A. Morality and Conscience March 5 2015 7:00 PM Join us this week as we discuss and share how “Morality and Conscience” are in preparation of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. “Moral conscience is a judgment of practical reason about the moral quality of human action…. and moves a person to do good and avoid evil”. (CCC1777-1778)

CHICKEN DINNER St. John’s Gildehaus, Villa Ridge, MO Sunday, March 8, 10:30 AM—6 PM Drive-thru and carry-outs available. Adults $13—children under 12 $5— pre-school children Free. Country Store … Quilts … Crafts … Games … Bake Sale … Raffles.

ST. FERDINAND MOUSE RACES ARE BACK! WINNING, WINNING, AND MORE WINNING! Saturday, March 21, Doors open at 6:15PM. Admission is $20 at the door and includes beer and soda. We will have attendance prizes, races, roulette, and more. Our raffle includes Blues tickets, Cardinal tickets, movie tickets and more. Bring all of your friends, food, and lots of dollar bills! Call before March 16 and admission is only $15. Name your mouse for $5 as soon as possible. Buy a business card size advertisement for the program for $10. Contact Sarah Wills at 314-9727152.

FACTS GRANT & AID APPLICATIONS Any Catholic family wishing to apply for tuition assistance through the Archdiocese for the 2015-2016 school year must submit a “FACTS” application. Obtain application from school office or apply online at: https:// online.factsmgt.com/aid by March 15 and must include your 2013 tax return and 2014 W2’s

March 1, 2015

Sacramental RECENT BAPTISMS Thomas Aaron Birmingham, son of Thomas and Natalie (Maschmeyer) Birmingham). Marshall Alexander Thomas, son of Mark and Joan (Boske) Thomas.

BAPTISMAL INSTRUCTION St. Ferdinand offers BAPTISMAL INSTRUCTION MEETINGS on the 1st Wednesday of the month with parents who desire to have their children baptized into the Catholic Church. Attendance at one of the scheduled sessions is required for the parents and whenever possible we encourage the godparents to be present. Children require attention and can distract from the presentation. Therefore, we ask that you please try to get a babysitter. Please call the rectory Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:00 to register for a baptism class. We need to know how many to prepare for before the meeting begins. The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 4, at 7:00 PM.

REST IN PEACE

Please pray for the repose of the souls of JACK HITT, son of Dorothy Hitt; NORMAN LAYTON, a parishioner; LARRY KENDRICK, a parishioner and husband of Marleen. May God welcome them home and comfort their families and friends in their time of sorrow. May their souls and all of the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

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ord, you are good and forgiving, most merciful to all who call on you. LORD, hear my prayer; listen to my cry for help. On the day of my distress I call to you, for you will answer me.” — Psalm 86: 5-7 (NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)

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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.

“First off, I thank the Lord for the strength and good health he has given me to be able to spend an hour with Him each week. I usually review the day or past days of what I have done or should have done. I also pray for my family and friends and relatives, and the sick and dying of the parish. I also read some of the religious articles in the back.”

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 Anna Marie dePolito Jimmy dePolito Rita dePolito Jeanne Effinger Erin Grace Mike Grieshaber Kaitlynn Hill Bessie Karandzieff Larry Kendrick Beth Kessels Lisa Klein Lou Klein Bill Lacy Tom LaMartina Joseph Licata

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

Short-term List (6 weeks) Ken Segelhorst Janice Ross Mary Skinner Elias Farajallah Ryan Schafer Robert Czajkowski Mary Ryan Millie Koester Jacqueline Marlow Rick Fox Fred Linkul

Corrine Kirsch

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 ..and all those on for more information. the Prayer The process runs from List September through May.

Bulletin Deadline Tuesday morning