Please note revisions (First Communion Prep Evening, Women's Evening of Reflection) on Thursday, March 12 highlighted below:
Monday, March 9, 2020
6:00 PM: Men's Evening of Reflection (See info below)
7:00 PM: Athletic Association
9:00 PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
7:15 AM: Tuesday Men's Prayer Group
7:30 AM: Properties and Buildings Committee
9:00 AM: Quilters
4:30 PM: Parish School of Religion
5:30 PM: Yoga Fusion
6:30 PM: Parish School of Religion
7:00 PM: St. Vincent de Paul
6:30 PM: Parish School of Religion
7:00 PM: St. Vincent de Paul
8:00 PM: Tuesday Night Men's Prayer Group
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
9:15 AM: Wednesday Morning Bible Study
6:30 PM: Wellness Chat
7:00 PM: School Board Meeting
7:00 PM: PSR Advisory Board
7:00 PM: Choir
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Thursday, March 12, 2020
9:00 AM: Quilters
10:00 AM: Prayer Group
10:00 AM: Funeral
3:00 PM: Girl Scouts
5:55 PM: First Communion Prep Evening
7:00 PM: Women's Evening of Reflection (See info below)
7:00 PM: Boy Scouts
7:15 PM: Knights of Columbus
Friday, March 13, 2020
9:30 AM: St. Patrick's Day Mass and Parade
4:30 PM: Fish Fry
Saturday, March 14, 2020
7:00 AM: Prayer Group
9:00 AM: Prayer Group
10:00 AM: Catholic Grandparents Association
12:00 PM: Liturgy Committee
3:45 PM: Reconciliation
5:00 PM: Mass
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Sunday Masses 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, and 5:00PM
Bridge Bread sold after Sat 5:00pm Mass, 7:30am, 9:00am and 11:00am Masses
After 9 AM Mass: Anointing of the Sick
10:30AM-11:00AM: Reconciliation
4:00 PM: Rosary for the USA
6:00 PM: High School Youth Group
THIS WEEK'S PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Mon - Thu 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am-3:00 pm
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Pro-Active Parish Response to the Coronavirus…
We received a letter from Archbishop Carlson this week outlining the Archdiocesan response to the coronavirus.
The Archbishop writes:
Dear Priests and Deacons,
“As the coronavirus becomes more prevalent in the nation’s headlines, we are expecting questions to arise regarding the preparedness of our parishes in dealing with the outbreak. There is no cause for panic, but precautionary measures should be taken at this time to mitigate the spread of cold, flu, and other contagious illnesses. I offer the below to inform you of the steps the archdiocese is taking, as well as to support you as we work together to help address the concerns of the faithful. I urge you to please address these items with your parishioners.
First, when discussing the coronavirus, we should only emphasize the facts that we know to be true, which are the following:
Seasonal flu is currently making a bigger impact in our communities. There have been 10,000 deaths from flu in the U.S. this season and two deaths from coronavirus so far. The potential global public health threat posed by this virus is high; however, right now, the immediate risk to most Americans is low. People at greater risk are those who have recently traveled to China or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
Here’s how we can help protect parishioners from the spread of illness when they gather for Mass:
Sanitize all sacred vessels before and after all Masses (with soap and hot water), because germs may survive on surfaces up to 24 or more hours.
Suspending the exchange of the sign of peace (or instructing that it be exchanged without physical contact).
Advise parishioners to keep a distance of three feet from the nearest neighbor when possible.
Share reminders that Holy Communion is encouraged to be received in the hand.
Suspending the distribution of Holy Communion to the faithful via the chalice.
Once a week the Holy Water fonts should be sanitized with the Holy Water being poured out on the ground.
Encourage good hygiene, including alcohol-based hand sanitizer lotion in restroom and public areas, and proper cough-and-sneeze etiquette. It is especially important for extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to implement these measures.
Remind the elderly – who are among the most vulnerable- that they have the option to participate in the Mass on TV via channels such as EWTN, and to request that Holy Communion be brought to their place or residence.
Help people identify those who are more at risk (i.e., elderly people living alone, persons with disabilities, children and teens), and check on them;
People with respiratory infection, the flu, a fever or a serious cold should be encouraged to stay at home and reassured that they are not bound to attend weekend Mass.”
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson
Our St. Peter Response…
Beginning this weekend we will offer the Sign of Peace without physical contact. Just turn to your neighbor and verbalize your offer of the Peace of Christ.
In addition, we are encouraging all of our people to receive the Body of Christ in the hand only and not the tongue.
We will be suspending the distribution of Holy Communion (The Precious Blood) from the cup.
If you are elderly or have an auto-immune issue or have a fever or cold or flu symptoms please stay away from Mass until you are free of contagion.
We encourage all to use the hand sanitizer lotion dispensers at the entrance/exits of the church. Naturally all Communion ministers must use hand sanitizer lotion before and after distributing Holy Communion.
Monsignor Jack
Evenings of Reflection...
A Lenten Men's Evening of Reflection
Monday, March 9
Dining Hall
6PM - Beer and Brats
7PM - Guest Speaker: Fr. Paul Nieman
Title of talk: The Lenten Gospels
Food will be provided by the Knights of Columbus Council 2117
RSVP to Linda Doyle at 314-966-8600
or ldoyle@stpeterkirkwood.org by March 6, 2020.
A Lenten Women’s Evening of Reflection
Thursday, March 12
7PM in the Dining Hall
Guest Speaker: Karen Seaborn
Title of talk: Anything Can Happen at a Well
Come meet the woman at the well in a new and unique way. Experience what it must have been like for this exhausted and suffering woman to come to the well alone in the middle of the desert at the heat of the day. Imagine what it must have been like for her to meet an extraordinary man and return from that well transformed.
Appetizers and wine will be served.
RSVP to Linda Doyle at 314-966-8600
or ldoyle@stpeterkirkwood.org by March 10, 2020.
Important Safe Environment information...
The Archdiocese of St. Louis has developed a new system for safe environment compliance called Prevent and Protect STL. Everyone (clergy, employees and volunteers) ministering to minors and vulnerable adults in the Archdiocese are required to register in the new system before December 31, 2020. This includes those new to service as well as those who are currently compliant and in service. For those who have already attended a Protecting God's Children workshop, your previous training date will transfer to this new system. In addition to attending a live Protecting God's Children workshop, all clergy, volunteers and employees will register for an updated background screening, view two new on-line training modules on abuse reporting and the Code of Ethical Conduct, and agree to the updated Code of Ethical Conduct.
Please go to www.preventandprotectstl.org: select the ‘register’ link and enter ‘stlprotect’ for the passcode. Then create your username and password for this new system. Contact Mary Doyle, the parish Child Safety Coordinator, at (314)966-8600 or mdoyle@stpeterkirkwood.org with any questions or for assistance.
Thank you for your continued support.
We pray that the Catechumens of our Archdiocese and Parish draw closer to Jesus Christ as they participate in the Rite of Election today, leading to their Easter Baptism.
We pray for all who struggle with attractions to wealth, power, and control: that God will free their hearts and guide them to a life of faith and trust.
We pray for all who must fast every day, particularly the homeless, refugees, and those recovering from natural disasters: that our fasting may make us more aware of them, and our hearts more generous towards them.
The Respect Life focus for March is on the elderly and end of life: We pray that society may continue to value the contributions of the elderly, and seek new ways for wisdom to be shared among the generations.
Deliver us, O Lord! From every temptation to think of ourselves as gods.
We pray for all who are homebound, that they may experience God’s presence in their prayer, in their family members and in the visits from members of their faith community.
We pray that those who have passed away may rest in peace in the fullness of God’s grace and mercy, including Rita Maret and Kate Lavin.