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March 1, 2020~1st Sunday of Lent
Saint Mary Magdalen
Catholic Church Welcome
Archdiocese of Saint Louis ~ Missouri
Saturday: 4:30 p.m. (Vigil)
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday -Friday: 8:00 a.m.
Monday -Friday: Noon
Monday -Thursday: 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
11:30-11:55 a.m. before Noon Mass (Tuesday-Friday)
Tues. & Wed. Evenings after 5:30 p.m. Mass
Thursday Evening 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Saturday Evening: 3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Rectory: 2618 Brentwood Blvd
Office: 314-961-8400
Fax: 314-961-7019
Website: www.stmmchurch.com
Sunday Masses
Daily Masses
Reconciliation
Contact Us...
The First Sunday of
LENT Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert
for forty days Luke: 4:1-13
With your help Lord, we can overcome sin.
2618 Brentwood Blvd. ~ Brentwood, MO 63144 ~314-961-8400 ~www.stmmchurch.com
PARISH OFFICE 314-961-8400 Pastor: Fr. Jack Siefert ext. 101
Priest in Residence: Msgr. James Ramacciotti
Deacon: Bill Preiss: [email protected]
Acolyte: Dan Fitzgerald: [email protected]
Pastoral Associate: Nancy Shroff ext. 106
Office Coordinator: Lydia Thompson ext. 100
Music Director: Jerry Dorhauer 636-675-7606
Bulletin Editor: [email protected]
C.A.R.E.: Nancy Gleason 314-962-1354
Journey in Faith: Andrew Theising 314-780-0154
Child Safety Coordinator: Joan Higgins
Director of Family Faith Formation: Jennifer Meehan ext. 104 [email protected]
SCHOOL OFFICE 314-961-0149 Principal: Kathy Wiseman
Administrative Assistant: Nancy Montero
Tuition Coordinator: Judy Chiodini 314-503-3793
[email protected] or through Fast Direct
Marketing and Advancement: Tina Hogan
[email protected] 314-961-0149 ext 222
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It is Saint Mary Magdalen’s Mission to follow the Gospel
Mandate of Jesus Christ.
Eucharistic Celebrations
Sacrament of Marriage
Allow sufficient time for adequate arrangements. Contact the Parish
Priest at least six months before the wedding date that you desire.
Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is offered after weekend Masses. Call the Parish
Office to schedule your baptism and get information on attending the Baptismal
Class offered here at the Parish.
Communion and Anointing for the Sick
Please contact the Parish Office to schedule a time.
Eucharistic Adoration
The Saint Joseph Chapel is available for Eucharistic
Adoration all day everyday. Spend time with Jesus!
jxÄvÉÅx àÉ ÉâÜ i|á|àÉÜá‹ If your are new to the area, we look forward to meeting you personally. We pray that through our worship, you may experience the depth of God’s love for us. To become a member, please e-mail the rectory office at
[email protected] or fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket. We hope that you find a home here!
If you have not been active in the practice of the Catholic Faith, we encourage you to return. If you would like to speak with someone on the parish staff, please do not hesitate to contact them.
If a previous marriage has kept you from receiving the Sacraments, we invite you to contact one of the priests. In many cases, we can work with you toward a favorable solution so you can again receive the Sacraments in
the Catholic Church.
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Address: ___________________________________ City, State, Zip ______________
Phone: __________________________ E-mail: _____________________________
Date of Birth: _____________ Baptized Y___N____ Confirmed Y____ N_____
Parish Social Media
Daily Devotions at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church...
Monday-Saturday: 7:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet, Morning Prayer & Rosary in the Chapel
Monday-Friday: 11:30 a.m. Rosary in Church before noon Mass
Sunday: 7:00 p.m. Rosary in St. Joseph Chapel
Church website: www.stmmchurch.com School website: www.stmmschool.com
Church Facebook: Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Brentwood
School Facebook: Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic School
Church Twitter: @StMMBrentwood School Twitter: @STMMschoolstl
Church Instagram: stmmchurchbrentwood School Instagram: saintmarymagdalen
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From our Pastor Dear Folks:
Items for this week:
**Lent: Now that the Season of Lent has begun, please review the bulletin for all of the spiritual activities available during this holy time. A few things to highlight:
~Adult Education Series both on Sunday mornings (after the 9:30 a.m. Mass and on Monday evenings beginning at 6:30 p.m.). This Lenten series is titled: “No Greater Love—A Reflection on the Passion of Christ.” You can come as your time permits and on either Sunday or Monday. Both sessions will be in the lower levels of the Church.
~Soup and Serve Tuesdays: On the Tuesdays of Lent, all are welcome for a simple soup supper and service project after the 5:30 p.m. Mass. This will occur in the lower level of the Church
~Stations of the Cross: Each Lenten Friday, beginning at 2:30 p.m., the “Stations of the Cross,” will be offered in the Church. The school community comes to this and all are invited.
~Eucharistic Adoration: Saint Mary Magdalen is blessed to have a 24/7 Eucharis-tic Adoration Chapel. Perhaps as a Lenten Spiritual Opportunity, spending time on a regular basis in front of the Blessed Sacrament is a wonderful way to draw closer to God. If you come in the evening when the door code is enacted—this is for security—please contact the office or one of the parish clergy to get the code to access the chapel.
~Sacraments: The Mass times and the Sacrament of Reconciliation times are listed in the bulle-tin.
~Journey in Faith: During the Season of Lent, those making the commitment to become Catho-lic and receive the Easter Sacraments take front and center. During Lent, on the First Sunday of Lent and on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of Lent, those seeking full communion with the Catho-lic Church are prayed over and prayed for at Mass as the time for full reception into the Church happens at the Easter Vigil on April 11th. Let us pray for those who are in this final stage of preparation to receive the Easter Sacraments; and let us remind ourselves of the gift of the sac-raments that we are all privileged to receive; and thanks to all of those who volunteer to guide this process for those seeking Easter sacraments.
~Fish Frys: During the Fridays of Lent, including Good Friday, the parish offers a weekly Fish Fry. This event has grown; Saint Mary Magdalen is often recognized as having one of the best Fish Frys in Saint Louis. It is a way to build community and avoid eating meat on Friday’s.
Please take advantage of the many opportunities to draw closer to God and away from sin during this holy season of Lent. I know that Lent requires us to discipline ourselves in some way—either adding something to our routine or taking something away—and that can be hard to do but if we can remember that the sole purpose of this season is closeness to God, then the disciplines attempted during Lent are valuable. If we want to celebrate Easter well, then we must draw closer to God.
And, I want to thank the parish staff, the clergy, and all of the volunteers who’s support and help makes this season holy. There is so much that goes on behind the scenes to make all of these spiritual opportunities available. Thanks to all of you who sacrifice much to energize the spiritual life of the faithful…and us Priests!
**Catholic Women for Christ: On Saturday, March 7th, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the UMSL Campus is the, “Catholic Women for Christ,” event. Please look on the website: catholicwomen-forchrist.org. This is a wonderful opportunity for women to deepen their faith. This event is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. Doors open at 8:00 a.m., conferences start at 8:45 a.m., and the day concludes with Mass at 4:00 p.m. so that everyone is out by 5:00 p.m. With the Season of Lent upon us, this might be a very good opportunity to deepen one’s faith.
Have a good week!
Fr. Jack
Fast. Secure. Easy.
Online Giving Please consider switching from paper envelopes to giving online. It helps our parish plan and budget,
while ensuring continued support when parishioners travel.
Visit www.stmmchurch.com and click on the online giving link or call Lydia at the Parish Office
and she will assist you.
Stewardship Reflection March 1, 2020
1st Sunday in Lent
“It is written: The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.”
Tempted between the riches and power of this world and service to God, Jesus chose service to His Father. If we wish to truly follow Jesus, we,
too, must decide to turn away from worldly power and riches and put God at the center of our lives.
Lent is our time to prune ourselves of earthly things. Ask God how he is calling you to serve.
Stewardship Prayer...Oh Lord, giver of life and source of our freedom, we are reminded that Yours is
“the earth in its fullness; the world and those who dwell in it.” We know that it is from your hand that we have received
all we have and are and will be.
Weekly Year to Date
Envelopes/Checks $ 5,212.00
Loose Cash $ 1,641.00
*Online Giving (Average) $ 5,100.00 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Total $ 11,953.00 $ 498,399.00
Budget Required $ 16,000.00 $ 544,000.00
+/- Budget $ 4,047.00 $ 45,601.00
NOTE: Fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30.
* Online is average due to fluctuations from parishioner withdrawal date preferences.
Stewardship of God’s Gifts February 23,2020
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK 1st Sunday of Lent
MONDAY, March 2 8:00 a.m. Communion Service 12:00 p.m. Tammy Lentz Family 5:30 p.m. Kristine Thompson
TUESDAY, March 3
8:00 a.m. George Jost
5:30 p.m. Jack Siefert WEDNESDAY, March 4
8:00 a.m. Jack Siefert 12:00 p.m. Robert Jearls
THURSDAY, March 5
8:00 a.m Bibbie Riley 12:00 p.m. Erin Jearls 5:30 p.m. Kenneth Pasch
FRIDAY, March 6 8:00 a.m. Katie & Henry Siegel 12:00 p.m. Mike Myirski SATURDAY, March 7
8:00 a.m. Jack Siefert 4:30 p.m. Alaina Bickhaus
SUNDAY, March 8
7:30 a.m. Saint Mary Magdalen 9:30 a.m. Vivian Walther 11:30 a.m. Tony Niemeyer
12:00 p.m. Will Paulus
5:30 p.m. Marybeth Hightower
Gussie Stoppok, Bill Gordon, Clarence Sutterer, Debbie Lester, Lynn Adams, Sharon Hahn, Dottie DeGreeff, Gloria Etling, Gene Frye, Lauren Caskey, Nancy Sprague, Gerri Mac,
Ralph Fournier, Blasé Pignotti, Peter Fournier, Laurie Lackey
We would like to welcome the following new parishioners to
Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
Matthew , Amanda, Henry and Charles Kirschner
~ Laura Bentele & Jeffrey Schultz
Welcome to our Parish Family!
Prayers for our Military… Nick Featherston, USAF
Blake Rothschild, USAF
Allen Sykes
Keegan Hudler
Noah Ishmael
Dustin Wimberly
Sean Sullivan
Readings for the Week
Pray for….
Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15;
Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19;
Lk 11:29-32
Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8;
Mt 7:7-12
Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26
Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8;
Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22;
2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9
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Parish Happenings and Events
First Friday Anointing of the Sick The celebrant will offer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick after the 8:00 a.m. Mass,
March 6, 2020 Who can receive this Sacrament?
♦ Those who are undergoing surgery
♦ Those who have chronic diseases and fear the consequences with that chronic disease
♦ Those who are elderly
Adult Education Lenten Series No Greater Love, a reflection on the Passion of Christ will be used for our Lenten series. There is no regis-tration needed nor workbooks to be purchased. The series will be provided at two different time periods; first on Sunday mornings from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m; second on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Both will take place in the Lower Level of the Church.
The Sunday morning session will begin on Sunday, March 1 and the Monday evening session will begin on March 2. The morning and evening sessions are interchangeable. The session will last for 5 weeks.
Please come and join us in this opportunity for a deepening reflection on the suffering and death of Jesus for our redemption. For more information call Nancy Shroff at 961-8400 or [email protected]
Easter Lily Memorials
Remember or celebrate someone during the Easter season. Consider making a donation toward the purchase of an Easter lily for our church. The lily is a beautiful reminder of your prayerful devotion.
We will publish your special person’s name in the bulletin.
The donation is $20. Please place your check and this form in an envelope marked “Easter Flowers” and drop it in the collection basket at any Mass or mail it to the rectory: 2618 Brentwood Blvd.
Your Name: _____________________________
Phone: _________________________________
Email _________________________________
In Memory of (please print): ____________________________________________________
In Celebration of (please print):___________________________________________
Cost per Lily: $20 Quantity: ______ Total: ______
If you need extra space for listing names, please attach a sheet of paper and designate Memory or Celebration
Deadline: Sunday, March 29, 2020
Ladies Sodality...Come and celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with our Saint Mary Magdalen Ladies Sodality on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Church. New members are always welcome.
BOY SCOUTS...Boy Scout Troop 361 has been sponsored by our Parish
for seventy-six years and is still going strong. We are inviting all boys in 5th through 8th grade and their parents to check us out.
Troop 361 is having a New Scout Night on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Church. For more information call our Scoutmaster, Chris Musial, at 225-6770.
Parish Picnic...Parish Picnic Planning Meeting will be held on March 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. If you have an idea but cannot make the meeting, please complete the survey at the link below:
https://forms.gle/wJGZW4KMbzWisXjn9
Looking for a Summer Job? The CYC needs umpires for its baseball and softball leagues. The season runs from mid-April through June. Contact John Cole for more information...314-494-8024 or [email protected]
On Shrove Tuesday, the students came together with Father Jack to reflect and prepare for Lent. Ashes from the palms used last year were burned and used at
our Ash Wednesday Services.
All Students Pre-K through 8th grade received Ashes and began
their Lenten journey.
Around Town... Our Lady of Guadalupe Convent sits across the street from the Planned Parenthood facility on Forest Park Blvd. in mid-town St. Louis. The Convent provides a place of prayer and hospitality to visitors and to those who respect life especially the life of the unborn. Adoration and Mass is offered every second and fourth Fri-day of each month beginning at 11:00 a.m. During the 40 Days for Life campaign, on each Monday (March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6), the Convent will have Mass at 7:00 a.m. followed by Adoration until 11:00 a.m. All are welcome! For more information, please call 314-792-7555 or visit [email protected] or https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate/programs/spiritual-support/our-lady-of-guadalupe-convent
Immaculate Conception Maplewood Pancake Breakfast~ March 29th from 9 a.m.-Noon...All you can eat pancakes and sausage. Includes fruit, coffee, and milk. $9 for Adults~ $7 for kids 3-6~2 Years and under eat free.
Archbishop Robert Carlson will preside at a Prayer Service for Spiritual Healing on Wednesday, March 25, at 7:00 pm, at Holy Redeemer Church, 17 Joy Ave. in Webster Groves.
All victims/survivors of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse by anyone - clergy, family, friends, co-workers or strangers - are invited to attend the prayer service. In addition, family members and friends of survivors and those who want to pray for healing and reconciliation are encouraged to join us.
For more information, please contact Carol Brescia, Victim Assistance Coordinator in the Archdioce-san Office of Child and Youth Protection, at [email protected] or 314-378-3627.
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2618 Brentwood Boulevard
Brentwood, MO 63144
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314-229-4551 (cell #)
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Tina Hogan
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