Aug. 6, 2023 SCB Bulletin

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

601 N. Fourth St., St. Charles, MO 63301 − Founded 1791

Fr. Jim Theby, pastor frtheby@borromeoparish.com

Fr. Chris Schroeder, senior associate pastor frschroeder@borromeoparish.com

Fr. George Staley, associate pastor frstaley@borromeoparish.com

Parish Office 636-946-1893 office@borromeoparish.com

Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. School Office

636-946-2713 office@borromeoschool.com www.borromeoschool.com

Ministerio Hispano 636-946-1893 hispanicministry @borromeoparish.com

St. Vincent de Paul Society 636-925-1616

Masses | Misas Saturday:

| domingo:

9 a.m. St. Francis 10 a.m. St. Peter 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. (en español) 8 p.m. Lindenwood

Monday-Saturday: 6:30 a.m. St. Peter 8 a.m.

miércoles: 6:15 p.m. (en español)

Aug. 6, 2023

Deacon Steve Moeller moellers@claycorp.com

Transfiguration of the Lord

Parish

Deacon Carlos Garcia, Hispanic Ministry hispanicministry@borromeoparish.com

Deacon Scot McCullough scot_mc@att.net

Rosanne Tabaska, Office Manager office@borromeoparish.com

Mary DuBois, Office Secretary marydubois@borromeoparish.com

Kristin Jacoby, Youth Minister youthminister@borromeoparish.com

Carol Faubert, Sacristan, Rites Coordinator carol@borromeoparish.com

Staff Feast of the

“While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.’” - Matthew 17:5

Mary Kutchback, Organist marykback@yahoo.com

Beth Duello, Director of Music esd59@aol.com

Lauren Teschendorf, Parish Council Chair parishcouncil@borromeoparish.com

Dan Mullenschlader, School Principal principal@borromeoschool.com

Michelle Winkler, School Assistant Principal michellewinkler@borromeoschool.com

Freddie McCants, School Office Manager office@borromeoschool.com

Notes from the Pastor: Notas del Párroco:

Dear Parishioners,

“It is good that we are here” were the words of St. Peter at the top of Mount Tabor in the Gospel for this weekend’s Feast of the Transfiguration. It certainly must have been good to be there with Jesus, Moses and Elijah, but this weekend I think it is fair to say that your new priests, Fr. Chris Schroeder, Fr. George Staley and myself, all echo that sentiment as we begin this new assignment. All three of us are excited to be here and to meet all of you and pray with you. But before I say any more, please allow me to introduce myself to you.

My name is Fr. Jim Theby. I was ordained a priest in 2008, and this is my fourth assignment as a priest. I was previously an associate pastor at Assumption in O’Fallon and St. Clare of Assisi in Ellisville before serving as pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Washington for the past nine years. I love being a parish priest and am excited to be your pastor. Personally, I grew up the oldest of four in Chesterfield and attended Incarnate Word Elementary School and DeSmet Jesuit High School before seminary. You will, of course, learn much more about me over time, but I’d like to mention one thing this weekend that is perhaps the thing I want most: I want to be with Jesus, much like Peter, James and John were in the Gospel this weekend, and I want you to be with Jesus.

There is quite a bit of change here and throughout the Archdiocese, but my hope is that we don’t lose our focus on being with Jesus. In the days, weeks and months ahead, while we are coming to grips with how to share priests between parishes here in St. Charles and the implementation of All Things New, let us keep our eyes and hearts on Jesus. He will lead us. He will be our guide.

I ask you to keep us priests in your prayers and we promise to pray for you.

Have a blessed week!

Fr. Jim Theby

Estimados feligreses,

“Qué bueno que estemos aquí” fueron las palabras de San Pedro en la cima del Monte Tabor en el Evangelio para la Fiesta de la Transfiguración de este fin de semana. Ciertamente debe haber sido bueno estar allí con Jesús, Moisés y Elías, pero este fin de semana creo que es justo decir que sus nuevos sacerdotes, el P. Chris Schroeder, el P. George Staley y yo hacemos eco de ese sentimiento al comenzar esta nueva asignación. Los tres estamos emocionados de estar aquí y conocerlos a todos y orar con ustedes. Pero antes de decir nada más, permítanme presentarme ante ustedes.

Mi nombre es P. Jim Theby. Fui ordenado sacerdote en 2008, y esta es mi cuarta asignación como sacerdote. Anteriormente fui párroco asociado en Asunción en O’Fallon y Santa Clara de Asís en Ellisville antes de servir como párroco de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes en Washington durante los últimos nueve años. Me encanta ser sacerdote parroquial y estoy emocionado de ser su párroco.

Personalmente, crecí como la mayor de cuatro hermanos en Chesterfield y asistí a la Escuela Primaria Incarnate Word y a la Escuela Secundaria Jesuita DeSmet antes del seminario. Por supuesto, aprenderá mucho más sobre mí con el tiempo, pero me gustaría mencionar una cosa este fin de semana que es quizás lo que más deseo: Quiero estar con Jesús, como lo estaban Pedro, Santiago y Juan en el Evangelio este fin de semana, y quiero que estés con Jesús.

Hay bastantes cambios aquí y en toda la Arquidiócesis, pero mi esperanza es que no perdamos nuestro enfoque en estar con Jesús. En los días, semanas y meses venideros, mientras nos enfrentamos a cómo compartir sacerdotes entre parroquias aquí en la ciudad San Carlos y la implementación de Todo lo Hago Nuevo, mantengamos nuestros ojos y corazones en Jesús. Él nos guiará. Él será nuestro guía.

Les pido que nos mantengan sacerdotes en sus oraciones y prometemos orar por ustedes.

¡Que tenga una semana bendecida!

P. Jim Theby

** Volunteers are also needed! Sign yourself or your child needing service hours up for a shift at https://bit.ly/stfrancispicnic23 -- help is especially needed for cleanup on Monday, Aug. 7. **

Eucharistic Adoration

Monday, Aug. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

All are welcome to join us at any time for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament! Benediction is at 6 p.m. If you can continuously commit to an hour on the first or third Monday of each month call Harriet Pallardy at 636-947-1701 or email Joyce Cain at joyce.cain@ gmail.com.

Sign Up for the Next Blood Drive

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 3-6 p.m., gym

Homemade Chili & Desserts for all!

Interested in Becoming Catholic?

If you have an interest in receiving the Sacraments or learning more about the faith, please join us this fall for our RCIA program. Sign up at www. borromeoparish.com/rcia. Classes will be Sunday mornings. Contact Tara at psr@borromeoparish.com or 636946-1893 for more information.

¿Está

interesado en catolicismo?

Si tiene interés en recibir los Sacramentos o aprender más sobre la fe, únase a nosotros este otoño para nuestro programa RICA. Regístrese en www.borromeoparish.com/rcia?lang=es Las clases serán los domingos por la mañana. Contacte a Tara en psr@borromeoparish.com o al 636-946-1893 para más información.

Intentions of Our Parish Family

MARRIAGE HAS BEEN PROMISED BETWEEN

Caitlin Fleming & Jake Marnatti

Laura Milles & Ben Whitehead

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Jean Aubuchon

Tim Barrett

Mariann Bayliss

Germaine Benton

Jennifer Getz Berkbigler

Ken Borgmeyer

Dr. James Bryant

Mary Bucher

Phil Bucher

Tonya Burgess

Judy Eatherton

Renee Esser

McKenna King

Lona Lantrip

George Lenz

Luz Lopez

Evelio Martinez Garcia

Charlene Maxwell

Deacon Don McElroy

Chris O’Donnell

Brett Powderly

Marianne Rauch

Sam Scheffel

Jerry Snow

blood drive

Make an appointment with Barb at 636-947-3939 or with Impact Life at 800-747-5401, or www.bloodcenter. org/group, sponsor code 9212.

August Collections

If you would like to use your own envelope for your donations, you are more than welcome to do so (please contact Rosanne to remove you from envelope mailings).

The collections for August are:

- St. Vincent de Paul

- Capital Improvements

Estudio Bíblico para Todos miércoles, 9 de agosto 7-9 p.m. en la cafetería cada dos semanas Queremos hacerles la invitación a todos los hombres y todas las mujeres a partir de los 18 años a que si están interesadas. Cada reunión un tema diferente de fe.

*Ladies Sodality *

Thank You from Ladies Sodality!

Many thanks to everyone who helped with the Ladies Sodality Card Party! The number of people who showed up was overwhelming, and we really do appreciate it!! Many Thanks to everyone who attended the Card Party as well. God Bless All of You!!

The winners of the raffle are:

Afghan: Lori Ann Evans

Baby Quilt: Jeanette Garrison

Mystery Box: Julie McGeorge

Volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul

Are you looking for a way to grow in holiness? Are you interested in helping others but are unsure how? Are you willing to donate 8-10 hours a month without even leaving your house? Become a member of the St. Charles Borromeo Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. It’s spiritually rewarding, and guess what? It’s OK to be holy. Please contact Jerry at jerriko3@gmail.com or Bev at bevlewismail@gmail.com if you are interested.

Quilt of the Month

Congratulations to Amy Burke who is our August Quilt of the Month Winner. You’ll be able to see her picture with her quilt on the Ladies Sodality Facebook page in a couple of weeks. Many thanks to our wonderful quilters who enable us to do this monthly drawing. You still have 4 more chances to win. You can get your chances from the Parish Office or call Barb at 636- 947-3939.

Dear Borromeo Family,

It has been a pleasure to serve you at this parish in so many capacities over the past four and a half years. I am grateful for the relationships I’ve formed and the many ways I have seen God through each of you. But just as I felt God call me to Borromeo, I now feel him calling me to serve him in another way. Please be patient with Fr. Theby as he redistributes my job duties, and may God be with each and every one of you. - Tara

Querida Familia Borromeo,

Ha sido un placer servirles en esta parroquia en tantas capacidades durante los últimos cuatro años y medio. Estoy agradecido por las relaciones que he formado y las muchas formas en que he visto a Dios a través de cada uno de ustedes. Pero así como sentí que Dios me llamaba a Borromeo, ahora siento que me llama a servirle de otra manera. Por favor tenga paciencia con el P. El por como él redistribuye mis deberes de trabajo, y que Dios esté con todos y cada uno de ustedes. - Tara

Frankie Fessler

Holly (Dyer) Glover

Elaine Gray

Lois Hedden-Brese

Carl Hoerman

Chase Isenberg

Bob Lanigan

Brad Kemp

Rosalie Thomas

Virginia Thoele

Steve Vitale

Greg Vitt

Doug Walton

Jim Weber

Kenny Wilburn

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HOMEBOUND

Catherine Croce

Jim Eisenbath

Ann Garrigan

Jim Garrigan

Patricia (Pat) Grosch

Ray Jackson

Pat Koenen

Patsy Rapp

Carmen Weber

George Weber

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED

Jack Getz, brother of Connie Kapeller & Jim Getz

Please send updates to bulletin@borromeoparish.com

St. Charles Borromeo Prayer Tree 636-928-2970 or scbprayertree@gmail.com

St. Patrick Center Casseroles

We will be taking casseroles to the center on Friday, Aug. 11. Please drop your casserole by the Parish Office before 8 a.m. on that day. Call Ann Wappelhorst at 314-402-0147 or email dawapp@att.net if you would like to volunteer; pans and simple recipes are provided.

Meal A Month for August

The Meal A Month grocery collection this month will be Sunday, Aug. 27. Please bring your items to the bride's room BEFORE the 11 a.m. Mass.

Please do not bring items to the Parish Office. Items needed this month are:

pancake mix cake mix pasta sauce

cranberry sauce kids toothbrushes

Paper bags are also needed. Thank you!

Sacraments

Reconciliation/Confessions

Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. St. Peter Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m.

Saturdays, 8:30-finished

3:30-5 p.m. St. Peter or by appointment

Baptism

Parent preparation meeting:

- first Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. in the Parish Office

Baptisms:

- first Sunday of the month

Contact Mary DuBois in the Parish Office, 636-946-1893 or marydubois@borromeoparish. com, for more information or to schedule a Baptism.

Matrimony/Marriage

Contact your choice of priest or deacon prior to setting a date at least six months in advance. You may not schedule a wedding date until you have had a meeting with a priest or deacon.

For more information, go to www. borromeoparish.com/marriage

Sacramentos

Reconciliación/Confesiones martes, 6-7 p.m. San Pedro miércoles, 5-6 p.m.

sábado, 8:30-terminado 3:30-5 p.m. San Pedro o por cita

Bautismo

Plática para padres:

- primer domingo de mes, 10:30 a.m., oficina parroquial

Bautismos:

- cuarto domingo de mes

Contacte a la oficina parroquial, 636-946-1893, o al Diácono Carlos, hispanicministry@ borromeoparish.com, para más información o para programar un Bautismo.

Matrimonio

Contacte al Diácono Carlos o un sacerdote; preparaciones necesitan al menos seis meses. No puedes programar unas bodas sin una reunión con un sacerdote o un diácono.

Para más información, ver www.borromeoparish.com/ marriage?lang=es

Saint Charles Borromeo Youth Ministry

High School Youth Group (9th-12th grade)

8/6 Water games 7-9 p.m.

8/13 Ice Cream Sundaes & The Chosen

8/20 Life Night

Mass, Scripture & Coffee with the Deacons

Thursdays, 6:30 a.m., St. Peter/La Belle Vie Deacons Don and Scot invite you to join them for 6:30 a.m. Mass on Thursdays at St. Peter followed by coffee/breakfast at La Belle Vie on 2nd Street. We use the Ponder - Contemplative Bible Study and reflect upon the next Sunday’s readings and Gospel.

St. Charles Young Married Couples Ice Cream Social

Friday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m. Dairy Queen, 2195 First Capitol Drive Join Young Married Couples (20’s & 30’s) for some yummy ice cream and great fellowship. Contact John & Zoey Plummer with questions 636-627-1756 or zjplummer@gmail.com.

Online Faith Resources through Formed.org

Formed.org has hundreds of Catholic programs, movies, audio, and books to help you grow in your faith, and it is free to you through our parish!

To access these resources:

1) Go to formed.org and click “Sign Up.”

2) Choose “I belong to a parish or organization.”

3) Search for our parish using our zip code (63301). Choose “St Charles Borromeo.”

4) Enter your name and email (confirm your email through the message sent to your email account), and you will be enrolled!

Recursos de Fe en Línea a través de Formed.org

Formed.org tiene cientos de programas católicos, películas, audio y libros para ayudarlo a crecer en su fe, incluidos recursos en español. ¡Todo lo que tiene que hacer es crear una cuenta gratuita!

Para acceder estos recursos:

1) Vaya a formed.org y haga clic en “Sign Up”.

2) Elija “I belong to a parish or organization.”

3) Busque nuestra parroquia utilizando nuestro código postal (63301). Elija St. Charles Borromeo.

4) Ingrese su nombre y correo electrónico (confirme su cuenta de correo electrónico), y se registrará en nuestra parroquia.

For more information, contact Kristin at youthminister@ borromeoparish.com or 636-946-1893

Middle School Youth Group (7th-8th grade)

8/15 Edge luau 7-8:30 p.m. Lower Lot

SAVE THE DATE: 2023 Parish Picnic

Friday, Sept. 29Sunday, Oct. 1

Prevent & Protect Reminder

If you will be volunteering to work with minors or vulnerable adults, you must be registered and complete trainings through the Archdiocese.

Create an account through the Archdiocese at preventandprotectstl.org (passcode: stlprotect), register for a background check, view two online training modules, sign the code of conduct and sign up for an in-person or virtual Protecting God's Children workshop. Contact Rosanne at pgc@ borromeoparish.com with questions.

Submit Your Intentions to the Prayer Tree

The St. Charles Borromeo Prayer Tree is here to pray for you and your prayer intentions! We receive over 1,000 prayer requests each year, and we would love to include your intentions in our prayers.

You may submit prayer requests for yourself, family and friends by emailing scbprayertree@ gmail.com or by calling 636-928-2970 (Ann).

Your prayer requests may be specific or as general as a “Special Intention.” You may submit full names, first names, initials, or no names -whatever you are comfortable sharing.

Become a Member of the Prayer Tree

The Prayer Tree has more than 150 prayer members. Intentions are emailed to prayer tree members as they are received so that prayers may be lifted up in a timely manner.

If God is calling you to join the Prayer Tree, please email your name and email address to scbprayertree@gmail.com. We will be happy to add you to one of our three email distribution lists. Please contact Ann Tollefson by email or at 636928-2970 if you have any questions.

St. Charles Borromeo

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Register Your Children for PSR

Register your children for PSR!

PSR will be Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m.

Go to www.borromeoparish.com/ psr to complete an online registration form. There is a short re-enrollment form for returning students and a full registration form for those who were not enrolled in PSR at St. Charles Borromeo last year.

Payment can be made by cash, check (made out to SCB) or online through Faith Direct at https://bit.ly/ scbpsrpayment24. Payment plans are available.

We also have some openings for catechists, cocatechists, classroom aides, and substitutes for next school year. Please prayerfully consider helping us share the Good News and our faith with our parish children!

If you are interested in helping or if you have any questions about PSR, please contact psr@borromeoparish.com or call the Parish Office at 636-946-1893.

Knights of Columbus Meeting

Sunday, Aug. 13, 1:30 p.m. Parish Office

All men ages 18 and older are welcome to join the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization dedicated to welfare works in our parish and community.

MINI VINNIES CLOTHING BOX

Donate your clothing, shoes, accessories, bedding, and towels to support the Backpack Program!

How

does it work?

!

We receive proceeds from the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store for our donations, and those proceeds are used to buy food for our area youth. Bags of food that students can easily eat or prepare themselves are provided to students at their schools each week.

Our Borromeo Mini Vinnies (middle school student volunteers) purchase and pack the food!

Located on Lower Lot

Regístrese Sus Hijos para Catequesis

¡Por favor inscriba a sus hijos en Catequesis (PSR)!

Catequesis (PSR) será los martes de 6:30 a 8 p.m.

Vaya a www.borromeoparish.com/psr?lang=es para completar un formulario de registro en línea (¡puede completar en tu celular!). Hay un breve formulario de reinscripción para los estudiantes que regresan y un formulario de inscripción completo para aquellos que no estaban inscritos en PSR en St. Charles Borromeo durante el año pasado. Hay copias en papel en la iglesia y en la oficina parroquial (regréselas a la caja azul en el vestíbulo o a la oficina).

Se puede pagar en efectivo, con cheque (a nombre de SCB), o en línea a través de Faith Direct en https://bit.ly/scbpsrpayment24. Los planes de pago están disponibles.

Tenemos algunas vacantes para catequistas, ayudantes de aula y sustitutos para el próximo año escolar. ¡Por favor considere en oración ayudarnos a compartir las Buenas Nuevas y nuestra fe con los niños de nuestra parroquia!

Si está interesado en ayudar, o tiene preguntas sobre el programa, por favor contacte a psr@borromeoparish.com o a 636-946-1893.

Adoración Nocturna sábado, 19 de agosto 8 p.m.-medianoche Únase a nosotros en la iglesia para una hermosa noche de Adoración de nuestro Señor en el Santísimo Sacramento. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Nocturnal Adoration

Saturday, Aug. 19 8 p.m.-midnight Join our Hispanic community in the church for a beautiful night of Adoration of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome!

After Care Workers at Borromeo School

We are seeking qualified, enthusiastic, faith-filled high school or college students (or adults!) to work with our After Care (BASK) program.

3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday

Email Alayna Freeman at bask@borromeoschool.com.

Looking for a Summer Read?

Our Faith Library is expanding! Check out the bookcases on the west side of the vestibule by the ramp door!

Books are organized by theme for easy searching! We are also taking Catholic faith book donations (BOOKS ONLY!).

If you are interested in assisting with our Faith Library, please contact Mary DuBois in the Parish Office at marydubois@borromeoparish.com.

Mass Intentions Intenciones de Las Misas  

Monday, Aug. 7 - St. Sixtus II, Pope, & Companions, Martyrs; St. Cajetan, Priest

7 a.m. J. Maurice Thro Sr.

Tuesday, Aug. 8 - Memorial of St. Dominic, Priest

8 a.m. Marilyn Pieper

Wednesday, Aug. 9 - St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin & Martyr

8 a.m. Nguyen Lanh

6:15 p.m. Ivy Hall

Thursday, Aug. 10 - Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr

8 a.m. Gerry, Gary & Greg Wies

Friday, Aug. 11 - Memorial of St. Clare, Virgin

8 a.m. Herbert Kantz - 4th anniv.

Saturday, Aug. 12 - St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious

8 a.m. Kevin Ohlms - 10th anniv.

Sunday, Aug. 13 - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8 a.m. Ronald Schulte - 2nd anniv.

11 a.m. Loretta Loeffler

12:30 p.m. Veronica Muñoz

Guidelines for Parish Mass Intentions

To schedule Mass Intentions, please see the guidelines below:

1. Mass offerings are $10.

2. Offerings for Mass intentions are due at the time of scheduling; those called in are due within one (1) week.

3. You may schedule one (1) Mass per person, per month.

4. You may schedule only three (3) months into the future with the exception of death anniversaries.

To schedule a Mass intention, please call Rosanne in the Parish Office at 636-946-1893 or email office@borromeoparish.com.

Mass Ministry List, Aug. 13

Horario del ministros, 13 de agosto

Aug. 13, 8 a.m.

Lect: Kevin Tollefson Mary Glenn

Euch: Darla Wertenberger Ann Tollefson

Chris Burgoyne

Ush: TBD

Aug. 13, 11 a.m.

Lect: Mary Brdar Paul Woody

Euch: Carol Faubert Tim Brdar

Ush: Gene Carroll Kevin Bohn

13 de agosto, 12:30 p.m.

Lect: Omar Bucio Dora Maria Alamar

Cane Avalos Vallejo

Euc: Jaime Romero Cristina Garcia

Uji: Emaus Hombres

Background on the Gospel, July 30 from Loyola Press “Sunday Connection”

Today’s liturgy invites us to celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. This feast calls to our attention the importance of this event in Jesus’s life, further affirmed by its report in each of the Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In Cycle A, the reading for this feast is taken from the Gospel of Matthew. The Transfiguration occurs after Peter confesses his belief that Jesus is the Messiah and after Jesus predicts his Passion. In each of these Gospels, a discussion of the cost of discipleship precedes the Transfiguration.

In each Gospel, Jesus takes three of his disciples—Peter, James, and John—to a high mountain. While they are there, Elijah and Moses appear and converse with Jesus. Elijah and Moses are both significant figures in the history of Israel.

Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and received from Yahweh the Ten Commandments. Moses represents the Law, which guides the lives of the Jewish people. Elijah is one of the most important prophets of Israel who helped the Israelites stay faithful to Yahweh, and some believed that Elijah’s return would signal the coming of the Messiah for the Jewish people. The appearance of these two figures from Israel’s history indicated Jesus’s continuity with the Law and the prophets. They also reveal that Jesus is the fulfillment of all that was promised to the people of Israel.

Upon witnessing Jesus’s Transfiguration and seeing Jesus with Elijah and Moses, an awestruck Peter offered to construct three tents for them when a voice from Heaven affirms that Jesus is “my beloved Son” and commands the disciples to listen to him.

In each of the reports of the Transfiguration, Jesus instructed the disciples to keep secret what they had seen until after “the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” Until they witnessed Jesus’ Passion and Death, the disciples could not possibly understand what he meant by being “raised from the dead.”

We, however, have the benefit of hindsight. In our hearing of the Transfiguration Gospel, we see an anticipation of Jesus’ Resurrection, a foreshadowing of Christ’s glory in Heaven, and the promise of our own resurrection.

Reflection Questions of the Week

First Reading:

In a vision, the prophet Daniel sees the heavenly throne of God and the coming kingdom of God represented by a human figure, a “son of man.” The vision speaks to God’s everlasting love and ultimate control of the world. Why do you think God reveals Himself in visions?

Second Reading:

Peter speaks of his eyewitness to the majesty of Jesus Christ. How might you witness to family or friends this week your beliefs about Jesus?

Gospel:

The transfiguration reveals Jesus’s divinity to Peter, James, and John, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” What would you say is the most important lesson from Jesus that we should listen to?

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Around Town

KC Council 823 Sausage Dinner

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6-7 p.m.

20 Westbury Drive, St. Charles $12 per person; carry-out available RSVP to 636-949-0222 by Aug. 14

Summer Silent Directed Retreat

6 full days, Aug. 12-17, or 4 full days, Aug. 12-15 Mercy Center St. Louis, 2039 N. Geyer Rd, 63131 More information and registration at www. mercycenterstl.org. You will have a private bedroom and bath; all meals are included.

CPPS Desert Days

Thursday, Aug. 17 or Thursday, Sept. 21

9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Sisters of the Most Precious Blood St. Joseph Chapel, 204 N. Main, O'Fallon Come for a day of prayer and quiet! The day will begin and end with prayer. The remainder of the day is solitude, quiet, reflection, and rest. To register, contact Sr. Mary Cecile Gunelson, CPPS at 636-293-8013 or mcgunelson@cpps-ofallon.org

When Mental Illness Hits Home: Cultivating Family Resilience Seminar

Friday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Visitors Center

This annual and unique conference is for friends and family members who journey with people with mental illness and for professionals in the mental health field. $40 per person, including lunch. For more information, call 618-394-6281. Register online at https://snows.org.

Part-Time Partners In Mission Director

The Sisters of the Most Precious Blood (CPPS) are seeking a part-time Director for their Partners in Mission (PIM) Program. The Director manages and maintains all PIM activities and functions including overseeing committees and events, planning annual PIM Assemblies and Commitment Ceremony, and implementing the new member education process. For more info, visit www.cppsofallon.org. Please send resumes to Allison Hewitt at ahewitt@collaborativegovernacne.org.

Free Children’s Lunches at the Library

Monday-Friday, through Aug. 18, 12-1 p.m.

Kathryn Linnemann Library, 2323 Elm, 63301

Middendorf-Kredell Library, 2750 Hwy K, 63368 Free lunches for all kids 18 and under. Children must be present and eat their meal in the library. Please pass this information along to any families who could benefit!

Almuerzos Gratis para Niños en la Biblioteca

lunes a viernes, hasta 18 de agosto, 12-1 p.m.

Kathryn Linnemann Library, 2323 Elm, 63301

Middendorf-Kredell Library, 2750 Hwy K, 63368

Almuerzos gratis para todos los niños menores de 18 años. Los niños deben estar presentes y comer en la biblioteca. ¡Pase esta información a las familias que podrían beneficiarse!

ICOM Parish Picnic

Sunday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Picnic Grounds

2436 Hwy C, Old Monroe

Beef & chicken dinner (dine in & carry out), raffles, country store, games, rides, inflatables, live music

20th Annual Priests & Religious Appreciation Banquet

Tuesday, Sept. 12, St. Joseph - Cottleville Rosary for Vocations at 4 p.m.; Mass at 5 p.m. Banquet following Mass at Piazza Messina

Join us to celebrate religious vocations and show our appreciation to our priests and religious. Archbishop Emeritus Robert Carlson will celebrate Mass, and Fr. Chris Martin will be the keynote speaker. Banquet tickets are $60. Proceeds support our Seminarians and Serra Club vocation programs. Call Mary Kutchback (636-675-9227) or Geoff Waldron (636-578-7011) for tickets.

Keep Missouri Pro-Life Banquet

Thursday, Sept. 7, St. Charles Convention Center

Help Keep Missouri Pro-Life by attending the Missouri Right to Life banquet. The keynote speaker is Jim Caviezel, the star of “The Passion of Christ” and “The Sound of Freedom.” The purpose of the dinner is to fund efforts to protect the Missouri constitution from those who seek to enshrine within it an unlimited and unrestricted right to abortion. Registration and sponsorships are available at www.mrlbanquet.com. For information call 314-434-4900.

Save the Date: Annual Silver and Gold Wedding Jubilee Mass

Sunday, Oct. 1, 2:30 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis Are You Celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, or over 50 Years of Marriage during 2023? Join us for the annual Wedding Jubilee Mass. Register at archstl. org/jubilee or call 314-792-7171.

Birthright St. Charles Diaper Days

Fridays through Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 2125 Bluestone Drive, 63303 Free diapers size 1-4, wipes & books to enjoy with your baby. Please pass this information along to anyone who could benefit!

Pañales Gratis en Birthright St. Charles los viernes hasta 25 de agosto, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 2125 Bluestone Drive, 63303 Gratis pañales talla 1-4, toallitas y libros para disfrutar con tu bebé. ¡Pase esta información a cualquiera que pueda beneficiarse!

Birthright St. Charles: Call for Volunteers

Have you felt like doing more for the pro-life cause? Helping mothers? The Unborn? Birthright of St. Charles will be training volunteers in your community to do just that. Simply complete a volunteer application at www.birthrightstcharles. org under the “How You Can Help” tab.

We Thank Each of You...

...for the great love you show to our Borromeo Family when you share your treasure, and all God’s gifts to you, given for others.

Contributions for July 29/30

Offertory Envelopes: $6,596.00

Loose: $4,571.00

Avg. Weekly Online: $7,830.00

Total Offerings: $18,997.00

Budget Amount: $21,763.00

Shortage: -$2,776.00

Capital Improvements: $30.00

Matching Gifts - Indiv: $500.00

Friends of SCB: $100.00

St. Vincent de Paul: $40.00

Switch to eGiving this Summer!

If you switch to Faith Direct online giving, you’ll be giving consistent support to the parish – even if you’re out of town! Enroll at http://faith.direct/mo903, or text "Enroll" to 636-942-6366.

Notes from St. Vincent de Paul

In the Gospel, the Lord’s voice says:,

“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” The disciples were afraid, but Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” Know that in making your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you are listening to Christ, and helping others not to be afraid.

Respect Life Corner

“Every life is sacred! Let us go forward with the culture of life to counter the logic of waste and the declining birth rate; let us be close and together let us pray for the babies who are threatened by the termination of pregnancy, as well as for the people who are at the end of life — every life is sacred! — so that no one may be left alone and that love may defend the meaning of life. Let us recall the words of Mother Teresa: ‘Life is beautiful, admire it; life is life, defend it!,’ be it a baby who is about to be born, or a person who is close to death: every life is sacred!” – Pope Francis, Message for Day of Life, Feb. 5, 2017