As we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, we recognize the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon us. In this moment, as Archbishop Rozanski prepares to share the future structure of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, we are struck by the constant need for Pentecost to happen in our Church each and every day. It is the Spirit that allowed the early Church to move from fear to courage - from silence to a bold proclamation of the Gospel. As we have arrived at this moment in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, this indeed is a new Pentecost for us.
St. Peterfest
Friday, June 2
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Rides, Food, and Drink Booths Carnival Games (Adams Lot)
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm KidZone Games
(Jefferson Lot)
Saturday, June 3
Saturday, June 3
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Rides, Food, and Drink Booths Carnival Games (Adams Lot)
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm KidZone Games
(Jefferson Lot)
Volunteers needed!!!
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to volunteer!
There are still a few areas that need many volunteers to keep food, drinks, and games booth open. Grab a friend and sign up to help!
Food Tent
Carnival Ticket Sales signupgenius.com/go/70a0845abab2da75-stpeterfest14#/
Go to stpeterkirkwood.org/st-peterfest-volunteers for all sign-ups
Ride Tickets/Wristband Presale
Available online Monday, May 15 - Tuesday, May 23
Wristbands: $50 (Valid Sat, June 3, 2 pm-10 pm)
Ride tickets (24 tickets): $18 (Rides take 3-6 tickets)
KidZone tickets (10 tickets): $10 (Each game takes one ticket and the climbing wall three tickets. KidZone games are open Friday 5 pm-8 pm and Saturday 2 pm-6 pm)
Wristbands are only available through presale and will not be sold after May 23, per the carnival contract.
An Introduction to Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
This summer, we are honored to offer an introduction to Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Join us for a journey into the heart of our faith as we explore the wonder of the Sacrament of Baptism, the Altar, the Seasons of the Church and the Liturgical year. Parents will be invited to gather near the end of each session for an optional demonstration of the works presented to their child that day.
Our session will meet June 26-29 from 9:30-11:00 am. (Mon.-Thur.) This introduction is suitable for children 3-6 years of age. (Children must be fully potty-trained.)
Registration is $120. Space is limited to 15 students.
Students will be provided with an allergy-friendly snack.
For questions or concerns, please contact Susan Lueker at slueker@stpeterkirkwood.org or (314) 479-6052.
stp.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1758265
Community Dialogue on Race
Community Dialogue on Race
with Pastor Terrell Carter
Saturday, May 20
10:00—11:30 AM
Kirkwood United Church of Christ
1603 Dougherty Ferry Road, 63122
Rev. Dr. Terrell Carter
*Author *Community Activist * Pastor
See flyer for more information.
Blood Drive
Sunday, May 28
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bishop O'Donnell Parish Center
215 N Clay, Kirkwood
Masks optional. Appointments required.
To schedule an appointment, go to bloodcenter.org/group,
grp # 9246 or contact Charles Lucier at 314. 304.1226.
Athletic Association Annual Golf Tournament
Time to get your swing on and help support the St. Peter's Athletic Board.
Friday, August 18, 2023
Tee Time: 10AM
Registration: 9AM
Forest Park Golf Course
$125/person (lunch/golf and cart included)
4 Man Scramble
Your registration includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, beverages on the course, a boxed lunch, and appetizers after the round.
Wellness Gathering
Join us for our next
Wellness Gathering
Tuesday, June 6
7:00pm-8:00pm
Ursuline Hall
RSVP to Julie
314-566-4655
PSR Enrollment 2023-24
Enrollment for the Parish School of Religion (PSR) 2023-24 academic year is now open. Our program is available for students in grades K-8 attending public or non-Catholic private schools. Please note that space is limited for Kindergarten. To accommodate busy schedules, we offer two sessions on Tuesday evenings.
However, please be aware that session choice may be limited based on enrollment.
- Session One from 4:30 - 5:45 pm
- Session Two from 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Enroll now and receive a $50 tuition discount between May 9-May 31. Don’t miss out on this incredible offer! To register, visit stpkirkwood.psrenroll.com.
If you are a non-parish family, contact Mrs. Susan Lueker prior to enrollment. For more information about our program, please contact Susan Lueker at 314.821.0460 ext. 4212 or via email at slueker@stpeterkirkwood.org.
We look forward to hearing from you and helping your child grow in faith and knowledge.
Racial Unity Spotlight
Immersion Experience
St. Louis Black History Bus Tour
Fr. Gerry Kleba will lead a bus tour of St. Louis black history sites on Saturday, June 3. Parishioners will carpool from downtown Kirkwood around 9:15 and return around 1:30 p.m. The bus tour will start from St. Cronan Parish. The tour is 9:45 to 1 p.m., with an optional brown bag lunch and discussion afterward. Cost is $7 per person. There are only 25 seats on the bus and we will soon open up to other parishes.
Sign up here to attend: bit.ly/3Mz8f4C.
Contact Maureen Wessels, sweetin_brown@yahoo.com, if you have questions.
Just Faith Coming This Fall
St. Peter will be offering the first series of “Just Faith” classes again this fall. Day time and evening sessions will be offered. Presented through the lens of Christian tradition, study race and privilege in our world today and discern practical steps for working for racial justice. More details and sign-ups will be available in August.
Parent Discussion Group
On June 20 at 7 p.m., the parent discussion group will be reading and discussing “The Last Children of Mill Creek.” The author, Vivian Gibson, grew up in Mill Creek Valley, a segregated working-class neighborhood that was razed in 1959 to build a highway and is now the location of the CityPark Soccer Stadium. All are welcome to attend. Contact Renee Wickersham, rmwickersham@gmail.com, if interested.
Grief Share
St. Peter’s Grief Ministry is evaluating a new Catholic grief program to offer to the parish. More to come on this as well as an upcoming lecture on Grieving With Gratitude.
In the meantime, we will continue to host GriefShare, a support group program which includes 13 faith-based sessions. Whether your grief is recent or ongoing this program can help. It addresses all forms of loss including spouse, parent, child, friend or other family member. The sessions include professionally produced videos, discussion, faith sharing and a workbook.
Our next session is Thursday, May 25, at 6:30 pm in the Westhoff Room in Ursuline Hall. If interested, please contact Mary Doehring at 314.712.1342, medoehring@gmail.com. For more information, please check out Grief Share at griefshare.org.
Fr. Mike Esswein's 25th Anniversary Celebration
Fr. Mike Esswein's
25th Anniversary Celebration
June 4, 2023
Annunciation in Webster Groves
10 am Mass with brunch served afterward
RSVP for Mass and Brunch
or with QR code on the flyer.
