Entries for May 2017

The main sign of Pentecost is the color red. It symbolizes joy and the fire of the Holy Spirit so we ask that you wear red on Pentecost Sunday, June 4th, 2017

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Memorial Day Mass – Don’t forget our Memorial Day Mass this Monday at the parish cemetery at 9 am (weather permitting).  Each year we attempt to have a Mass out on the cemetery altar. Last year a bird flew out across the altar.  With the clearing away of the overgrown blue spruce, our diligent cemetery parishioners were able to clean away mold and sap from the altar and statues, and add some paint and protector. They also exposed sidesteps and a gravestone or two.   It looks great!  We will be adding a bit of decorative foliage around the altar quite soon.    

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Fr. John-Paul Hopping, presently pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist in Richmond Heights, will be the next St. Peter pastor. He was ordained in 1985.  He has been pastor at St. Luke for the past couple years. I’m sure he will fill you in on his vitae when he takes his post.  My assignment will be St. Joseph Church, 15 St. Joseph St., Bonne Terre, MO 63628. I will also have the mission church of St. Anne in French Village. We are asked to be officially moved in June 27th, so we will still be around our present assignments for another four weeks or so.  Fr. Steve Bauer

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Summer is swiftly approaching and folks are heading for the great outdoors.  Communing with nature and enjoying the sight and sounds of God’s creatures living around us.  Animals, insects, spiders, and snakes to name just a few.  Be prepared this summer for the occasional bite by learning some essential steps recommended by the American Red Cross. If you suspect a bite from a dog, cat, or human being, look for a bite mark and assess for bleeding or pain.  Remember to check under clothing if pain or bleeding appears on covered body parts or clothing. If bleeding is minor, use a barrier such a...

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There is still time to submit your requests for the Regional School/PSR Grants and the School Uniform Allowance for next year.  Applications are available at the parish office. Please contact Peggy Oleson at 636-946-6641, ext. 200 for more information.

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A message from Deacon Larry: Many of you have asked, that now that our parish school will be located at the regional elementary school next year, how will your Beyond Sunday pledges be used to support quality Catholic education for the children of our parish.  After all the weekend Masses this week, I will be providing a response that that question and any others that you may have regarding the regional school. Feel free to meet with me after any of the Masses this Sunday. 

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Spring Cleaning?? PLEASE save all unique treasures for the July 12th and 13th Rummage Sale. Donations of jewelry would be appreciated NOW so we can mark it ahead of time. Please call Ermajean Hogan 636- 724-8059 or Ginny Hargis 636 -940-0472 and we will gladly pick it up. THANKS  for your help!  

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There will be a funeral Mass for Rose Marie Wynn Monday May 8th at 10:00 am.  Visitation in the chapel will be from 9:00-10:00 am

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