Sing a New Song!
We will be introducing a new hymn at our Masses this weekend. It is "Now Is the Time," by Tom Kendzia.
We will go over the song before both Masses, but if you'd like to get a head start ... Play the video below to hear the song; click here to follow along with the music.
We will go over the song before both Masses, but if you'd like to get a head start ... Play the video below to hear the song; click here to follow along with the music.
LITURGY & SACRAMENTS
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses: Saturday, Oct. 9, 4 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.
Our confirmandi, their parents, and their sponsors will be meeting for the first time on Thursday evening to begin preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation, scheduled for Feb. 23, 2022. We remember them in our prayers during this special time.
STEWARDSHIP & SERVICE
What: Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshop
When: Oct. 24, 12:15 p.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Timothy Lutheran Gym, 6704 Fyler, 63139
RSVP: 314-486-0717 or leighsgsm@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE!
The SVDP Thrift Store Truck will be parked on the Livingston Lot to accept donations of clothes and household items over the weekend of Oct. 23-24.
Start making a pile.
ABC RAFFLE 2.0: 52 Combos Left!
The ABC Raffle, which was originally created to help offset the cost of maintaining Sts. Mary & Joseph Chapel, will continue in 2022 with the proceeds going to fund various projects around St. Stephen.
Just $20 enters you in each of the monthly raffles during 2022. To learn more and see what combos are still available to purchase .... click here.
NEWS & EVENTS
It'll take a mere 129 seconds of your time to find out how Greg Venneman may or may not incentivize you to get your team registered for our Oct. 16 Trivia Night.
The PTO Trivia Night is a digital -- but LIVE! -- experience this year, which makes it a fun, low-pressure way to support the many ways in which PTO enriches our school. Anyone, anywhere can play! Teams can consist of one to eight players. We go live at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16. The game begins at 7 p.m.
The raffles are open to both players and non-players. Share the link with friends near and far!
All are welcome to walk through the church and grounds and to browse the items available downstairs in the Msgr. Keating Center. Items are not priced; good-will offerings are welcome.
Special thank you to those who helped with the dirty work of pulling items out of storage last weekend: Jane Alles; Kevin Childers; Larry Driscoll; Caitlin & Makayla Immer; and Neal, Tara, Aidan, and Anya Jenney.
SCHOOL
Due to reduced hours, Stacked needed to move this event from Oct. 12 to 13 (as well as the January event from the 11th to the 12th), so please be aware that these Stacked dates are different from what's on the fridge flyers we shared a while back. Let's show Stacked some love!
October is the Month of the Rosary, and our kindergarteners commemorated it by making their very own rosaries.
Dear SSP Community,
I have been remiss in telling you thank you. I am still in shock for being selected as the recipient of the Excellence in Education Award for the 2019-2020 school year. Thank you to those who recommended me for the award and to the committee for choosing me. I am very humbled and honored for being recognized for doing my job -- caring for, nurturing, and educating the students who have been or are currently in my classes.
Even before I had my own children, I had my students who I affectionately refer to as "my kids." So many of them have left their imprint on my heart, and I hope that I have done the same for them. I feel blessed to be able to have a job that allows me to grow as an individual and in my faith.
Again, thank you for privilege of being the first recipient of the Excellence in Education Award.
Sincerely,
Nancy Anglo
The Rosary
by Mary Regan
The month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary.
BEYOND ST. STEPHEN
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet are searching for a well-motivated cook / dining room steward whose primary goal is customer satisfaction. This person will be responsible for cooking daily meals, baking, and providing unparalleled hospitality for dining room guests. This dynamic candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years of experience in the food service industry, and knowledge of food preparation and safety techniques. This full-time position will typically be 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and will include occasional evening and weekend duties. Please submit a résumé and cover letter via email to hr@csjsl.org.
REFLECTION
During this month of the Holy Rosary, we invite you to revisit this special praying of the rosary by members of our own community.