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

Pastor Associate Pastor Permanent Deacons Pastoral Associate School Principal Parish School of Religion Youth Minister Director of Music Parish Nurse

Rev. Tom Haley Rev. John Nickolai Deacon Peter Gounis Deacon James Russell Deacon Jack Hofmann Sister Jo Ann Simanella Anna Davis Donna Wright Eileen Weiskopf Dan Sovar Mary Krummey Michelle Ritter, RN

Mass Schedule Weekend Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7, 9, 11 AM Weekday Masses Monday - Friday 8:30 AM Saturday 8 AM Communion Service ** Monday-Friday 6:00 AM November 10-21** Holy Day Masses 6 AM, 8:30 AM, 7 PM Eve of Holy Day, 7 PM

November 9, 2014 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome Confessions Saturday 4 - 4:45 PM or by appointment 3:30-4:30 Effective 11/29 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 Every Friday, 3 PM - 7:30 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 971-4012 839-5312 www.stferdinandstl.org

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Established 1788

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Meat Shoots

November 9, 2014 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

Christian Music Legend IN CONCERT NOVEMBER 15 AT ST. NORBERT CATHOLIC CHURCH Contemporary Christian music legend and host of the popular TV show “All Things Are Possible”, John Michael Talbot, will be “IN CONCERT” November 15, 2014 at St. Norbert Catholic Church at 16455 New Halls Ferry Rd, Florissant, MO. Seating is “In the Round” and tickets are $50 for center seating and $40 for side seating. Order tickets by calling the church office at 314-831-3874.

YOUNG ADULT SERIES “Come Catch the Fire,” a year-long series for young adults, providing prayer, presentations, and praise and worship will open Thursday, November 13, 8-10 PM, with “You Are Called? Are You Listening?” Praise and worship will be led by Adam Bitter. The evening is at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, 6400 Minnesota Ave. Sponsored by the Association of St. Louis Vocation Directors, the series encourages young adults to share their faith journeys in response to God’s call. For more information, go towww.csjsl.org.

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CELEBRATE 50 YEARS The UMSL Catholic Newman Center invites you to celebrate 50 years being on campus. Please come and reconnect with other alums and friends on November 15, 2014 for our Mass celebration with Archbishop Carlson at 6:00 PM at the UMSL Provincial House Chapel with a reception immediately following. Rest assured, we will have plenty of parking. Please RSVP by to [email protected] or call 314-3853455.

HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE NOV. 15 Get a jump start on the holiday season and shop with us! Duchesne High School is hosting its 2nd Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 15 in the multipurpose facility from 9 AM – 2 PM The event is free and open to the public. We will feature unique booths representing gifts, specialty items, crafts and wellknown products. We are also accepting applications for vendors at this time. You can visit our website at duchesne-hs.org/boutique to download the registration form or call Duchesne High School at 636-9462603.

New Session of Exercise Classes at St Rose Philippine Duchesne The new session of exercise classes begin the week of November 10th, 2014.and run through January, 2015. It is 16 classes with days off for the holidays. Arthritis Exercise will start November 10th, 2014 and meets every Monday and Thursday at either 9:30-10:30 or 5:00-6:00 in the Music Room. Cost is $10.00 for the session. Zumba Fitness will start on November 10th, 2014 and meets every Monday and Thursday from 6:30-7:30 in the Parish Hall. The cost is $10.00 for the session. For questions or to sign up call Peggy Baker at 837-3410 or come to the first class.

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MISSION WEEK TRIVIA NIGHT The 2014 Mission Week Trivia Night for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls will be Saturday, November 15th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) at St. Joseph’s Academy DePaul room. Cost is $8 collected at the door. The theme is Hawaiian and prizes will be given for the best dressed table. All proceeds will go towards the senior class mission week fund, so come support the missions in Peru and Uganda! Please contact Leigh Edmonston at [email protected] For more information or send an email with the names of the students at each table. Each table has 8 places.

GARAGE SALE The 2014 Mission Week Garage Sale will be Saturday, November 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Academy. All money raised will go to the class funds for their donation to the CSJ missions in Peru and Uganda. Please contact Leigh Edmonston at [email protected] For more information.

ST. ANGELA MERICI TRIVIA NIGHT SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15 'A Night of Laughs' Doors open at 6:30PM Questions start 7PM. * Dress like your favorite comedian, character in a comedy, or come as you are! 50/50 Raffles * Funniest Costume Prize $20/person (Tables of 8) Reservations or Questions, contact Karen Walch (314)355-4813

PLAN YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY!!! St. Mary Magdalen Parish (city) 23rd Annual Holiday Arts & Craft Fair will be Saturday, November 22nd from 9 AM -3 PM in the former St. Mary Magdalen school building (4323 S. Kingshighway between Bancroft and Sutherland Ave.) Approximately 40 juried crafters will present their handcrafted items. Quilt raffle and baked goods available and BBQ dinners will be served from 11AM -3PM. For more information please call Cookie @ 314.832.4531

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A Letter from Archbishop Carlson Brothers and sisters in Christ, By now we should all realize that there is no going back to the status quo following the tragic shooting of Michael Brown. Rightly so! The status quo was not good enough. This tragedy has left a community struggling to cope with anger and frustration that it had repressed for many years. Now is our moment of truth. We can let the anger and frustration spill over in violence, and then be repressed again. Or we can take the opportunity to break the cycle and address the underlying issues that cause the anger and frustration. But we need to keep in mind the issues here are bigger than Ferguson. They are as deep as the hold of sin on the human heart and as broad as the solidarity of the entire human race. That means we will not be able to fix things quickly. But we have to move forward. And it is not just Ferguson or the greater St. Louis metropolitan community, but the entire country and the whole Church that needs to look at these issues. Is it not a sad reality that we integrated professional baseball and schools a long time ago, but we have not integrated everyone's heart? The sin of racism in our cities and our nation must be dealt with, but never with violence. There are small but vocal groups currently threatening violence. I urge anyone who feels the desire to violently lash out to first pause and consider the potential consequences of their actions: Will violence make the situation right? Will it right the wrongs? Or will it only make things worse? The unrelenting desire for revenge is a poison that seeps into our souls and can become contagious carrying with it a commitment to violence. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars...Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." What's the solution? For all of us to be quick to apologize for our own faults, and as quick to forgive the faults of others as we want them to be in forgiving ours. We need to come together in prayer and dialogue to address the deeper underlying issues –family breakdown, racial profiling, quality education, abuses of authority, lack of gainful employment, fear of one another, mistrust of authority, black on black violence, and white flight. In God we are all one family and we need to call upon Christ the Prince of Peace in prayer to give us the strength to sit down together as brothers and sisters. So, let's ask: what blueprint does God have in mind for us? And let's remember that Christ gave us the blueprint: to love God with all our heart and mind and soul and strength, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. What that means for us is that we must respect the dignity of each other. We show that respect by having a willingness to sit down together and dialogue, by having the humility to admit our mistakes and say we are sorry, and by praying for one another – yes, praying! Praying that God fills our hearts with love for one another, removes the hate we have allowed to fester there, and teaches us how to express our love in concrete ways. It is no longer the time to ask "What would Jesus do?" It is time to ask "What is Jesus doing?" What Jesus is not doing is adding violence to violence. Remember what he said to his disciples in the Gospel of Luke when they asked if they should call down fire from Heaven to consume a town that didn't welcome him? (Lk 9:54). He rebuked them. Jesus is also not ignoring the problem and hoping it will go away! What Jesus is doing is pleading with us to listen to each other, respect each other, and help each other. That's the same Jesus who said: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Christ calls us to promote peace, not provoke violence. Our Lord Himself suffered the most terrible of injustices, because although incapable of doing wrong, He was nevertheless condemned to suffer and die on the cross. And when one of his disciples responded by lashing out in violence he said "Put away your sword!" Inspired by the example of Christ, I fervently renew my call to everyone in Ferguson and the greater St. Louis community: be an instrument of peace amid the chaos! Work for calm in the turmoil! If we depart from God's blueprint, the fruit of our thoughts and actions will not be peace but its opposite – force and violence! It's time to turn to a different kind of power – persuasion and service. It is the way of Gandhi and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. It is the way of the Lord who is filled with love and mercy. It is the way each of us should be. May the God who suffered on the Cross fill us with love, and guide our thoughts and actions. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson Archbishop of St. Louis

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Health Ministry THE NORTH COUNTY SENIOR MINISTRY PRESENTS BLESSING OF THE CHRISTMAS CRECHE & AN O’ANTIPHON LUNCHEON December 16th 11am to 1pm Cost: $5.00 Starting at 11am in the church for the blessing of the crèches then moving to Duchesne Center for lunch and a lecture about O’Antiphon (the names of Christ) given by Sr. Cathy Doherty. Please RSVP to Michelle Ritter RN at314-837-3165 

CPR / AED TRAINING DECEMBER 5 1:00 PM—GYM DECEMBER 6 10:00 AM— DUCHESNE CENTER The Florissant Fire Department will be conduction the sessions. All are invited to attend but if you want to receive certification, there will be a $10.00 processing fee. Please notify Michelle Ritter, RN as to which class you will be attending at 837-3165.

THE FEMALE SIDE OF HEART HEALTH “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” 3 John 1:2 (NIV) Women make up more than half of all heart disease deaths in the United States each year, according to The Heart Foundation. In women, the risk of heart disease increases with age and is brought on by physiological changes such as the decline of estrogen during menopause. Estrogen plays a role in improving the elasticity of the blood vessels and helping them to dilate. It also balances out good and bad cholesterol. Once menopause occurs though, women have higher levels of total cholesterol and increased levels of blood fat known as triglycerides. Here are several heart conditions women need to watch out for as they age and tips for how they can better protect themselves. Keep Blood Pressure in Check: High blood pressure results from blood that is forcefully pushed through the blood vessels, putting excess strain on your heart. It is oftentimes symptomless and can lead to stroke and heart disease. Women have an increased risk of high blood pressure after menopause when hormonal changes make blood pressure more reactive to salts. Get your blood pressure checked annually to ensure it is within a healthy range or to determine if you need to be placed on blood pressure medication. I am always happy to check a blood pressure – just stop by the rectory and ask for Michelle!!! Protect Against Abnormal Heartbeats: Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of heart arrhythmia and can lead to stroke or heart failure. Studies have shown that women experience more symptoms during an episode of afib. Women are also at a higher risk of stroke. A woman nearing 75 years of age, the median age for the onset of afib, can reduce her risk by maintaining an active lifestyle, managing high blood pressure, and getting cholesterol levels under control. Know Risk Factors for Stroke Unique to Women: Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and affects more women than men, according to the National Stroke Association. Although some risk factors are the same for women and men such as obesity, diabetes, and smoking — which doubles the risk of stroke — others are completely unique to women. Those risk factors include: using hormone replacement therapy to relieve menopausal symptoms, taking birth control pills, and having a combination of high triglycerides and a big waist. Daily exercise, a healthy diet, and management of other conditions including diabetes are important to remain stroke free. Understand Subtle Signs of Heart Attacks in Women: Heart attacks can happen to both men and women, but more women who have heart attacks die from them or do not respond as well to medical intervention. The Heart Foundation reported that nearly half a million women have heart attacks each year. Symptoms are subtler in women and tend to go overlooked. Some women experience indigestion, trouble sleeping, and anxiety one month prior to a heart attack. During an attack, symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, cold sweats and weak or heavy arms .Heart disease tends to show up later in women than men, with the average age for a woman’s first heart attack at 70. You can start to reduce your risk by quitting bad habits such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, and minimizing intake of red meats, trans and saturated fats. Coronary heart disease is often mistaken as stress or hypochondria in women. “Women and sometimes their providers tend to minimize symptoms and ascribe shortness of breath and fatigue to age,” says Dr. Foody. Take immediate action if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath and unexplained fatigue.

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.” — Jeremiah 1:5 (NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)

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16th Annual

Free

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Day Dinner

Attendance Prizes Raffled every hour

November 27, 2014 11:30 AM—3:00 PM St. Ferdinand Gym Dinner will be served free of charge to anyone in the community

Sponsored by: Halls Ferry Christian Church Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd St. Ferdinand Catholic Church St. Sabina Catholic Church St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church St. Angela Merici Catholic Church

For more information visit our website: www.freedinner.org

THANKSGIVING FOOD COLLECTION There will be a food collection starting Saturday, November 22 through Thursday, November 27, for Thanksgiving Day. All collected items will be donated to T.E.A.M. Check the Meal-A-Month Shopping List for suggestions. There will be baskets in the Gathering Space. The School and PSR children have decorated Thanksgiving themed boxes; they will be in the Sanctuary on Thanksgiving Day. At Thanksgiving Day Mass (9 AM) at the Presentation of Gifts families are invited to bring up to the Sanctuary donated items and place in the decorated boxes. The Boy Scouts will deliver collected food items to the pantry on Friday. Thank you in advance for helping feed those in need at this time of the year.

MASS AND ROSARY PROCESSION TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD Helpers of God's precious infants established in St. Louis in January 2000 is a peaceful prayerful lifesaving ministry that meets on the third Saturday of every month. Saturday is an important day of the week to witness because it is a busy day at Planned Parenthood, so please consider bringing a friend. The prayer vigil begins with 8 AM Mass at the Cathedral Basilica followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, a rosary prayer procession to Planned Parenthood's local abortion facility and Benediction upon return to the Cathedral Basilica. Those unable to process are invited to remain in Eucharistic Adoration at the Cathedral Basilica. The next date is November 15. Call Ray Hemker at 837-4243 if you need a ride.

November 2, 2014 Budget (annual budget $635,242/ 52 wks) $12,216.19 Envelopes 10,686.38 On-line 2,527.00 Loose 357.42 Total for week $ 15,087.80 Favorable/Unfavorable 2,871.61 Year to Date <$3,316.56> Gathering for God $ 3,082.00 Tuition Assistance 466.00 School Unrestricted (Gathering) 380.00 School Matching 300.00 All Saints 486.00 Poor Souls 1,342.00 Disaster Relief 50.00 World Mission 185.00 St. Vincent de Paul (online) 100.00 Campaign for Human Dev. 3.00 Catholic University 9.00 Permanent Diaconate 35.00 Retired Religious 1,140.38 There were 313 donors last week. To date we have 142 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.

EFFECTIVE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, CONFESSIONS WILL BE HEARD FROM 3:30 UNTIL 4:30 EVERY SATURDAY.

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Readings

In Our Parish

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

Chris Lammert Frances Kimack Parish Family

Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 1617; Jn 2:13-22

9:00 AM 2:00 PM 9 & 11 AM  7:00 PM

Prayer Partner Mass & Reception Pope Pius XII Emblem, Duch. Bsmt. Scrip Sales  Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church

6:00 AM 8:30 AM

Communion Service Kevin Lindsay

Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6

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 Bsmt. Bible Study, Duchesne Hall Today Tomorrow Forever, Duch #9 PSR Quilting, Duchesne Basement Legion of Mary, Duchesne #10

6:00 AM 8:30 AM

Communion Service Rita Fischer

Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29; Lk 17:7-10

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

ExerStart, Duchesne #9 CCW, Duchesne Hall Thanksgiving Dinner, Duchesne #9 Pro-Life, Duchesne #10

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

Communion Service Gene Lee Osborn

Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19

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

1st Recon. Make up, School Lobby School Board, Teacher’s Lounge Youth Group, Duchesne Basement Athletics, Duchesne #9 Active Seniors, Duchesne Hall AA, Church Basement

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

Communion Service Jim Caldwell

Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25

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

ExerStart, Duchesne Hall RCIA, Duchesne Hall Light Weigh, Duchesne #9 BSA, Duchesne Basement Adult Choir, Church

Friday,  November 14

6:00 AM 8:30 AM

Bill Gittemeier Joe Tumbarello

2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18; Lk 17:26-37

9:30 AM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM

Yoga, Duchesne Hall FISH FRY Baptism, Church

Saturday,  November 15

8:00 AM 5:00 PM St. Patrick’s 5:00 PM

Frances Ruckman Gert & Bill Stephan

3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8

5:00 PM

Scrip Sales

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

Lambert Krzyzanowski Carol Korte Kevin Lindsay

Prv 31:10-13, 1920, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19 -21]

2:00 PM Pope Pius XII Emblem, Duch. Bsmt. 9 & 11 AM  Scrip Sales  7:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church

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Monday,  November 10 St. Leo the Great

Tuesday,  November 11 Saint Martin of Tours

Wednesday,  November 12 St. Josaphat

Thursday,  November 13 St. Francis Xavier Cabrini

Saint Albert the Great

Sunday,  November 16 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Communion Service

Communion Service

Parish Family

MEALS ON WHEELS - NOVEMBER 10-14, 2014 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

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

Thursday Lynn Segura Charlie Fechter V. Harmann/S.Bunk Larry Cornelius Earl Peter Cathy Weis

Friday JAN SCHUBERT — Mary Kay Stergos Nick Talarico Mary Reed Richard Van Well

“WHEN I WAS HUNGRY….” Meals-on-Wheels has several openings and is in need of volunteers and substitutes to deliver lunch to the homebound. Please consider giving 1 hour a month of your time to help feed the hungry. You will be sharing friendship and faith. Please call the rectory at 837-3165 or Jan at 837-3444.

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Servers

Zeth Colin Jackson Remacle Charlie Reddy David Reddy Greg Hilmes Jacob Schroeder John Besmer Ellie Besmer

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Greeters

Lectors

Eucharistic Ministers

Scrip

Team 2 Mike & Stephanie Koenig

Team C Stephanie Koenig

Team 1

Mary Reed, Susan Bennett, Rose Watt 

Kathy Dunn 

Team 2 

Janice Miloshewski Joan Webb —

Norma Bernhardt Lydia & Logan Randazzo  Volunteer Needed

Debbie Henderson  Jeff Nanney

Team 2  Team 1

WEEKDAY SERVERS Monday & Thursday, November 10 & 13, 8:30 AM Lucas Rackers Tues., Wed., Friday, November 11, 12, 14, 8:30 AM Jacob Kreitner, Paul Reddy Saturday, November 15, 8:00 AM Ethan Kampelman

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD November 16

11:00

Eydie Breyer

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 $95.00 NOVEMBER TOTAL Meals Money 14 $ 95.00 Our goal this month 175 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!

Margy Brake Laura Maher Theresa Little Adrienne Stegman 

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 The Thessalonians had stopped working completely, believing that the Lord would come any day. Like the foolish virgins, they didn’t think anything was expected of them. But keeping vigil is not a passive undertaking. It involves active engagement in the tasks Christ entrusted to his church. Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

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We have 8 open hours! The following hours are open:

Sunday Monday Tuesday Thursday Saturday

4-5 AM 8-9 AM 2-3 AM 2-3 AM, Noon-1PM Midnight-1 AM, 2-3 AM, 1-2 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 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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Youth, School and Parish Activities November 10-14, 2014

Monday - Normal school schedule … Spell-a-thon money is due today!

Tuesday - Mass for grades 5-8 Wednesday - Mass for grades 1-4 … Running Club meets after school … School Board meeting at 6:30 PM Thursday - Study Buddies after school Friday - 8:30 AM All School Mass If you would more information about St. Ferdinand Catholic School, please contact Mrs. Anna Davis at (314) 921-2201 or [email protected]

AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT The St. Ferdinand School Community will begin collecting supplies for our local Police and Fire Fighting Agencies. The majority of our students live within the Florissant and Hazelwood city limits, so we will be collecting for these agencies. We will collect supplies from November 10-26. If you would like to donate, please contact the school office. Please continue to pray for all first responders. May God watch over them and protect them. I would like to share a quote from our saint, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne…”Lord, I lean on You alone for strength. Give me your arm to support me, your shoulders to carry me, your Cross to uphold me, and your Eucharist to nourish me.” St. Ferdinand Parish… Today, Tomorrow, Forever

GATHERING SPACE USE Tables and chairs must be returned to the closet after you are finished with them. This includes Scrip Sales, Sign ups for various events, Information Tables, etc. If you are going to use the Gathering Space, please contact the rectory. It is such a beautiful area and we would like to keep it free from clutter. Thanks for your cooperation.

EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES Because of the upcoming holidays I need to transmit the bulletin early.

November 30 articles are due by November 19 December 21 articles are due by December 10 December 28 articles are due by December 17 January 4 articles are due by December 22

BENEFIT CONCERT Please mark your calendars and come and join the St. Ferdinand Music Ministry (youth choir, youth group and adult choir) for the benefit concert: Magnificat: Songs of Mary, Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 7 PM in church. The movie: Mary of Nazareth Part One will also be shown. The concert will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society in our parish. A Free Will Offering will be taken and refreshments will be served following the presentation.

REFEREES NEEDED Anyone 15 years or older interested in becoming a referee for the upcoming CYC basketball season contact Jim Beane 839-2135 or Mike Mollenkamp 921-1271.

Council of Catholic (CCW) Women Meeting Tuesday, November 11, at 7PM All women of the parish are invited to join us for a shopping extravaganza!!! There will be dinner then SHOPPING!!!! Cathy Kaufman will be presenting Pampered Chef Beth Berendzen will be presenting Thirty One Jane Wyatt will be presenting Mary Kay There will be cash and carry items available. We will also have Rebecca Adams owner of Adams Therapeutic Massage pampering all of us with your choice of a neck or leg massage Come relax and have some FUN with us

LECTORS Please pick up your Green Workbooks for the 2015 liturgical year, in the Gathering Space after Mass. These will go into effect the first Sunday of Advent November 30, 2014. Please continue to observe the 2014 lector schedule. The 2015 Lector package and schedule will be available after Christmas.

FRIENDS OF PRIEST PRAYER CAMPAIGN Friends of Priests is initiating a Prayer Campaign for all Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Consecrated Religious. This campaign will begin on Monday, October 20 and end on Monday, December 8, 2014, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. All parishioners are invited to sign a pledge to pray ten Hail Marys each day from October 20 to December 8. The completed, returned pledges will be bound in book form and presented to the Archbishop on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the 5 PM Mass at the Cathedral Basilica. All are welcome to attend this Mass.

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Sacramental

REST IN PEACE

Please pray for the repose of the soul of JOAN HOMAN, 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.

SENIORS DESSERT SOCIAL Wednesday, November 12, 7 PM Sweet Treats provided by those who signed up last month—Thanks! C ya there. We will be selling tickets to our Christmas Dinner which will be on Wednesday, December 10th at 5:30 PM (doors at 4:30) - For the Friendly price of $10.00 per person—Meal will include fried chicken, roast beef, mashed taters and gravy, corn, green beans, salad, rolls, dessert. (that’s all???) A big thanks to Mary Gardner and her elves for the delicious preparation. To help keep our expenses down, please feel free to bring a dessert and your favorite festive beverage to enjoy—there will be some fun Entertainment after dinner—so come to enjoy a nice gathering together If you can’t make the November 12 meeting and wish to come to the Christmas dinner on December 10th, then you may send a check payable to St. Ferdinand Seniors for $10.00 per person to: Barb Doering, 12 Miraclair Dr., Florissant, MO 63031. We need this in by December 1st. Hope to have a great turn-out and let’s remember to just have some FUN … maybe Experienced fun, but still, let’s go. If you have questions, please call Barb Doering at 839-8616.

CHRISTMAS ITEMS NEEDED Old St. Ferdinand Shrine is looking for gently used Christmas items to sell at their Christmas Concert on December 14. Items can be dropped off at our rectory by December 1.

November 9, 2014

Thursday, November 13, 7 PM

CCW Women’s Prayer Breakfast Saturday, December 6 Featuring our own Patty Schneier, presenting: “ I Wanna Be Like You!” Do you want to be a saint? Most Catholics think sainthood is a lofty, unattainable goal. But with God all things are possible! Patty will help us discover inspiration and guidance from the saints…our mentors and heroes…real people who lived amidst the trials of life, just like us! Date: Saturday, December 6th Time: 8:00 AM Mass followed by Hot Breakfast Buffet and Presentation Cost: $15.00 per person All are welcome! Make checks payable to: St Ferdinand CCW Mail to: Judy O’Heron 1001 Holly River Drive, Florissant, 63031 Questions? E-mail: [email protected] or phone: 314.839.2408

YOGA Classes Held in the Duchesne Center at St. Ferdinand Church Six week session starts November 14, 2014 ends December 19, 2014 Friday Mornings 9:30am – 10:30am $45 Drop In $8 PLEASE BRING A YOGA MAT

SAINTS OF THE CHURCH This week’s session, “Saints of the Church” describes the path that leads normal people into sainthood in the Catholic Church. The term “communion of saints” refers also to the communion of “holy persons” in Christ who “died for all”, so that what each one does or suffers in and for Christ bears fruit for all. (CCC961) Why do we pray to the saints to intercede for us? Come join us as we discuss these points of interest and share how this all works together in our relationship with God.

HOW DO WE TALK TO OUR CHILDREN ABOUT MOVING THROUGH UNREST TO PEACE AND JUSTICE? What: Follow up event to the event held at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Church in early October. When: Thursday, November 13 - 7 PM Where: Trinity Catholic High School cafeteria We want to talk about the unrest happening in North County and how parents can communicate and inform their children about the issues while moving toward peace, justice and healing. The evening will feature comments from: Rev. Tom Haley - Pastor at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church Juan Tabb - Social Worker - Trinity Catholic High School Beth Lappe - Learning Consultant Trinity Catholic High School Mrs. Angela Tate – Director of Clinical Services - Behavioral Health Response After brief comments from each of the guests there will time for questions, answers and discussion. We hope to see you there!

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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!

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

“The hour in the chapel is one of my favorite times of the week. Mass is probably the ultimate sacrifice but there are distractions— singing, children crying, people themselves. In the chapel there is peace. You really feel God’s presence and love. I always leave refreshed and renewed.”

Please consider signing up for one of the hours listed on page 7. We are up to 8 open hours!!!

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 Mary Ann Burmeister Craig Busken David Carlisle Deborah Caughron David Crets Fr. Jack Dempsey Jeanne Effinger Anne Marie de Polito Jimmy de Polito Rita de Polito Erin Grace Michael Grieshaber Joan Homan Bessie Karandzieff Larry Kendrick Beth Kessels Lisa Klein Bill Lacy Edward Lukitsch Tom Mangogna Kim Marxkors Rose Marie Matoushek

Gene Meyers Eugene Miller Jo Ann Mohrmann Pat Oswald Susan Owens Christopher Pestka Bill Pierce Donald Pilcher Mary Reid Roseann Shannon Josephine Sherrill Amelia Silvers Cathy Sims Michele Stallmann Bert Tamborski Len Tamborski Bob Tegeler Raymond Teson Don Turgeon Jeannie Turner Jake Vanhook Robert Walbridge Rona White Edward Yates

Short-term List (6 weeks) Marleen Kendrick Don Wynns Mary Alice Griffith ..and all those on Sr. Jo Ann Simanella the Prayer Tom Downey List Mary Keeven Tom LaMartina Jim Howard Victor Barbero

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.

Bulletin Deadline Tuesday morning