St. Francis Xavier (College) Church
The Jesuit Parish in the Heart of St. Louis
3628 Lindell Blvd. - St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: 314-977-7300 - collegechurch.slu.edu
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Liturgy Schedule
Saturday: 5:15 pm Anticipation of Sunday
Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:30 am, 4:30 pm
Weekday
Monday—Friday
7:15 am, Noon, 5:15 pm In the Chapel of Our
Lady located in the lower level.
(There are no 5:15 pm Liturgies on holidays)
Saint Louis University Campus Ministry:
Sunday: 9:00 pm (when the University is
in session)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Monday-Friday: 10:45 am through Noon
Saturday:
4:00 pm through 5:00 pm
Mission Statement
We, the members of St. Francis Xavier College Church, form a welcoming Jesuit parish community. As
followers of Jesus Christ, we praise God, love our neighbors as ourselves, celebrate liturgy and the sacraments, engage in lifelong formation and proclaim God’s reign of justice, mercy and peace.
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Pray for the Sick
Joe Milner
George Burkel
Mary Bruemmer
Mae Mary Black
Geri Greger
Lisa Zimmerer
Helen DeRuntz
Pat March
Terry Boyd
Tom Urban
Liz DeRum
Linda Knarr
Dan Toohey
Wayne Loui
Cheryl Rauschenbach
Delores Garrido
Kathy Fitzgerald
Paul Fister
Joyce Miller
Nancy Partridge and
service-dog, Glider
Alycia Jimenez
Jack Benoist
Maryann Cochran
Joe Lynne
Tuck Loui
Elisabeth Wall-Smith
Frank Stanton
Frank Matula
Jay McGillick
Theresa Poetz
Mary Jo Munkel
Fr. Carl Dehne, SJ
John and Colin Martin
David Schnelt
Tom Reilly
Monica Gunn
Bruce Cochran
Joan Rice
Neil Kielty
Carol Williams
Mary Beth Erickson
Pat Darcy
Paul Rutterer
Linda Riek
Paul Hanson
Rick Barbieri, Jr,
Betty Will-Bower
Lucille Sims
Sr. Alice Mary Buckley
Eileen McCann
Call Mary Beth at 314-9777304 to add or remove names.
Parish Information
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Fax: 314-977-7315
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Hours: Monday through Wednesday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Thursday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Friday:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday we are closed & Sunday: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Bulletin notices must be submitted by email to [email protected] by noon on Thursday, ten days
before the bulletin date. Holidays require additional time.
For Infant Baptisms, contact Fr. Juan Carlos Rivera, SJ at 314-977-7301 for scheduling and
preparation information at least 45 days in advance. Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third
Sunday of the month, at 12:00 noon.
For Christian Initiation of Adults, contact Joe Milner at 314– 977-7305 or [email protected]
For Marriages contact Sandy Hauck at 314-977-7303 for scheduling and preparation information.
For Funerals, contact Fr. White, SJ or Fr. Juan Carlos Rivera, SJ. To notify the parish that a
member of your family has passed away and the funeral is not at the College Church, please contact
Mary Beth Erickson at 314-977-7304 or [email protected].
Disability Access: Our church is equipped with an elevator and hearing assistance system. Please
ask an usher for assistance.
Parish Registration is available online at collegechurch.slu.edu or at the Parish Center front desk.
For questions, contact Mary Beth Erickson at 314-977-7304.
Religious Education is available for kindergarten through eighth grade. Classes meet September
through May on Sunday mornings. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program for ages 3-6
years. Contact Angie Doerr at 314-977-7302 or [email protected].
Liturgy of the Word for Children is celebrated weekly for children in kindergarten through
seventh grade at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Childcare is available for children ages six months
through pre-kindergarten during the 10:30 a.m. Mass in the Parish Center Nursery. Contact Angie
Doerr at 314-977-7302 or [email protected].
Pastoral Staff
Pastor
Daniel White, SJ
314-977-7300 [email protected]
Stewardship
Jim Carter
314-954-6311 [email protected]
Associate Pastor
Juan Carlos Rivera Castro, SJ
314-977-7301 [email protected]
Choir Director
Ray Sherrock [email protected]
Parish Administrator
Katie Jansen Larson
314-977-1954 [email protected]
Director of Parish Life
Mary Beth Erickson
314-977-7304 [email protected]
Christian Initiation, Adult Formation, & Marriage
Ministry
Joe Milner
314-977-7305 [email protected]
Director of Religious Education &
Family Life
Angie Doerr
314-977-7302 [email protected]
Director of Social Ministry
Christine Dragonette 314-977-7309
[email protected]
Wedding Ministry
Sandy Hauck
314-977-7303 [email protected]
Wedding Music Director and Accompanist
Sue Martin
314-977-7313 [email protected]
Outreach Service Coordinator
Emily Anderson
314-977-7311 [email protected]
Pastoral Council Chair
Jeff Leonard [email protected]
314-282-0128
Deacon
Jim Griffard [email protected]
314-977-7318
Safe Environment Program Director
Terry Edelmann [email protected]
314-712-4216
Liturgy & Music Director
Sr. Carolyn McWatters, RSM
314-977-1797 [email protected]
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October 9th, 2016
From the Pastor’s Desk
The 36th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus is taking place in Rome. The most
important job of GC 36 is to elect a new Father General for the Society. He will replace
Fr. Adolfo Nicolas who is retiring. If that has not happened yet, it will some time this week.
The election is quite a bit different from our presidential election. Delegates to the congregation assess the
needs of the Church throughout the world. What are the issues facing us that we need to engage? Then the
delegates spend some days in what is called “murmuratio.” These are informal discussions amongst themselves about who might be a good candidate to lead. One cannot promote himself or lobby for anyone else.
The delegates trust that the Holy Spirit will guide them through prayer and discernment to choose the right
person. Shockingly, this works!
Jesuits who have participated in the election of a Father General marvel at the palpable sense of the Spirit at
work. It reminds us how important our disposition is to encountering God. How often we make decisions in
haste, or even worse, from a place of fear. The process described is rooted in contemplation, reflection, and
openness to the Spirit. Not a bad method for making any and every important decision.
The Superior General of the Society of Jesus
General Congregation 36th has begun in Rome and the first item in the agenda for the delegates is to elect a
new Superior General. But, who is the Superior General? The man chosen for this position is entrusted with
the universal governance of the Society and its members.
In the Constitution of the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius wrote a profile of the ideal General. According to St Ignatius, the Superior General “ought to be outstanding in every virtue, most deserving in the Society, and
known as such for the longest time” [735]. More than his practical abilities, the deeper qualities of his mind
and heart, which Ignatius calls “virtues,” should be taken into account. What Ignatius wants for the Superior
General is not just a specialist, but a particular class of person, someone who can lead, above all, with his example, which should be a mirror and model for all Jesuits.
One peculiarity of the office of Superior General of the Society of Jesus is that the man elected for this position is elected for life. However, that does not mean that Father General cannot resign if he has valid reasons. Let us pray for the newly elected Superior General, that he may be a man filled with love for the Society and the Church!
LIGHTWORKS - AN EXPERIENCE OF IGNATIAN PRAYER
lIGHTwORKS is a “light form of work,” a series of limbering up exercises for the spirit.
Physical exercises build muscle, increase stamina, and develop flexibility. So lIGHTwORKS
does for the spirit. These exercises of prayer and reflection, build our relationship with God
and help us become more aware of God’s presence in our lives. It consists of weekly group
sessions. Participants are given scripture passages or reflections from the Spiritual Exercises of
St. Ignatius to pray over each week. These invite us into conversation with God about our lives. Then during the weekly session, there is sharing about these passages and a presentation from one of the facilitators.
There are 16 weekly sessions with 8 before Thanksgiving and 8 in the new year. LightWorks will be offered
at St. Louis U High School this fall on Monday evenings, starting October 17. The sessions will be from 6:30
pm until 8:30 pm each week. For more information or to register, please contact Joseph Milner at 314-9777305 or [email protected].
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Are you looking for ideas for a gift basket to contribute to our Grand Night Gala
Silent Auction? Please feel free to use your own creative juices to create a basket
or consider the following...
Taste of Italy
Basket from the Hill in St. Louis
Let's Go Blues,
Billiken Basket,
Go, Cardinals,
Wine to Go,
Best of St. Louis,
Gourmet Foods,
Gift Wrapping Basket
Also gift cards and services.
No garage Sale items PLEASE!
Saint Francis Xavier College
Church
Tickets on Sale NOW!
Ways to purchase:
Go to www.brownpapertickets.com/
event/2564531
Put this form with your payment into
the offertory collection
Mail this form with your payment to St.
Francis Xavier, 3628 Lindell Blvd,
63108, Attn: Katie Jansen Larson
175th Anniversary
Grand Night Gala
at The Coronado
Friday, October 21, 2016
If you would like to donate an item for the
auction, please contact Katie Jansen Larson,
[email protected], 314-977-1954
REGISTRATION FORM
SPONSORS
o Apostle - $10,000
o Saint - $5,000
o Angel - $2,500
o Host Table - $1,250
o Individual Tickets - $125
______ Number of Tickets
$9,250 is tax deductible
$4,250 is tax deductible
$1,750 is tax deductible
$500 is tax deductible
$75 is tax deductible
Be a Friend of the College Church for
only $100 and be in the program!
TOTAL GIFT $__________________
Name__________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________City, State,
Zip________________________________Home_______________________
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Upcoming Events
Nov. 9 Supper & Spirituality at 6:00 pm in the
Ballroom.
Dec. 2 Xavier Days Celebration beginning with
Evening Prayer at 5:45 pm
Dec. 3 Xavier Days Reflection and Mass.
Presenter: Fr. Roc O’Connor, S.J. in the Ballroom
I ❤College Church because …
I ❤ College Church because I think it's a pretty good example of what Jesus must
have had in mind when he commissioned Peter to build the Church. At College
Church I have encountered God while gazing at beautiful stained glass, during powerful liturgies and when singing my heart out to music of the St. Louis Jesuits, but
also when unexpectedly running into a fellow parishioner around the city. Most of
all though, the community of College Church is a witness to the Kingdom of God.
We are passionate about our faith. We are quick to love and committed to serve.
We mean it when we say All Are Welcome in this place.
Emily Trancik
Pastoral Council Member
College Church Trivia
In what year was the name (main or central part of the Church) completed?
A. 1890 B. 1897 C. 1904 D. 1911
Did You Know
The Letters of St. Francis
November 30, 1841 – Peter Kenrick is consecrated as Coadjutor of the St. Louis Diocese by
Bishop Rosati. (We were not an archdiocese until
1847).
Bishop Kenrick divided the city into four parishes: the Old Cathedral (founded in 1834
), College Church (1841), St. Vincent de Paul
(1841) and St.Patrick (1843). A year later in
1844, St. Mary of Victories opened.
Trivia Answer:
To John III, King of Portugal
I hear voices from India rising to heaven
with the complaint that Your Highness is
dealing stingily with them, since only a
very small portion of the abundant revenues which
enrich your treasury from here is being given by
Your Highness to alleviate its very serious spiritual
needs.
Cochin 1545
B. 1897
Share your College Church memories on our Anniversary Facebook page:
175th Anniversary of Saint Francis Xavier College Church! We’d love to hear from you.
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October 9th, 2016
College Church Seminars
A new series on Genesis and Exodus has begun on Sunday mornings in the Adult faith room.
We will do a gradual reading and consider extra-biblical texts and archaeological discoveries.
We will explain the current hot debate between biblical and archaeological maximalists and
minimalists. Sessions are led by Dr. Frank Nichols and start at 9:15.
College Church Tours: We will offer tours of the College Church by our new docents on the second
Sunday of each month following the 8:00 am and 10:30 am Masses. Tours will gather in the vestibule of the
church. If you would like to participate in one of the second Sunday tours or schedule a tour at another
time, please contact Mary Beth Erickson at 314-977-7304 or email [email protected].
Interested in Learning about the Catholic Faith?
If you would like to learn more about the Catholic
Church, its beliefs and practices, you are invited to come
to our inquiry sessions. These offer an opportunity to
ask questions about Catholic beliefs and practices. They
are informal and focus on the issues which the participants deem important. If you are interested in learning
more, please contact Joseph Milner, 977-7305 or [email protected]
SFX Women’s Group
The SFX Women's group will meet
on Oct. 13th at the home of Tina
Saunders. 7:00-8:30. Please join us
for a time of prayer, reflection and
discussion. For more information,
please contact Carol Joselyn at
[email protected] or
314-353-1391
Liturgical Ministers Training Schedule
Thanks to all who signed up at our Ministry Fair. It’s not too late to volunteer for one of our liturgical ministries! We are in great need of ushers, greeters , gift bearers and acolytes. Please contact Sister
Carolyn at [email protected] this week!
Eucharistic Ministers - Ministers of the Eucharist distribute the Body & Blood of Christ. (Minimum age 18)
Training: Wednesday, Oct. 5 – 7:00-9:00 pm; additional rehearsal after 10:30 am mass Oct. 9
Acolytes - Acolytes prepare the sacred vessels, assist the priest at the altar during mass, and clean the vessels after Mass. They need maturity, poise, and a sense of the sacred. Training: Tues, Oct. 11 – 7:009:00 pm - Church (further practices will be needed)
Ushers/Greeters –Ministers of hospitality - Ushers provide a hospitable atmosphere by greeting people,
taking up the collection, and responding to people’s needs. Greeters welcome parishioners and visitors , and
assist newcomers to become familiar with parish facilities. Greeting is a ministry in which entire families can
participate. Training: 30 minutes after each Mass Oct. 15-16
Gift Bearers - Gift bearers represent the assembly by presenting the gifts of bread and wine. This is a ministry in which entire families can participate. Training: 20 minutes after each mass Oct. 22-23
Choir Members – The choir sings at the 10:30 am mass, and practices on Wednesday evenings. We are in
need of tenors and basses!
Cross Bearers— cross bearers carry the cross, the sign of our salvation, leading in the rest of the procession at the beginning of mass, and carry it out again at the end. High School youth and adults are welcome.
Training to be determined
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October 9th, 2016
Social Ministry
New Clothing Donation Policy for Social Ministry
YEAR ROUND Social Ministry has a need for the following items:
NEW socks and NEW Underwear
Travel size toiletry items (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotion)
This WINTER we will have a need for the above items and:
Hats, gloves, and scarves
If you are able to donate any of the above items, please drop them off in the parish center office with a note that says “Outreach
Program”. Contact Emily Anderson with any questions at [email protected] or 314-977- 7311. Thank you!
We will NOT be collecting shirts, shoes, or other clothing items. If you are looking to donate clothing items we do not accept,
please check out Goodwill and the Salvation Army. We will also NOT be collecting coats this winter. If you are looking to donate coats, please check out the St. Louis Winter Outreach’s website @ http://www.stlwinteroutreach.org/ for contact information and how to make donations.
“Growing Up Catholic” reader’s theater production
Sunday, 10/16 from 3:00-6:00 pm
Location: Fontbonne University
Save the Date for a “Reader’s Theater” dramatic production that will speak to the contrasting experiences of growing
up in St. Louis as Catholic and Black or as Catholic and White.
This project was developed by member of the College Church and St. Alphonsus Liguori “Rock” Church to examine
the divisions maintained by historic and current systems of racism and segregation within our communities and our
church.
RSVP to Christine by phone (977-7309) or email ([email protected]) to reserve your spot.
OPPOSE Amendment 6
In November, a proposed Missouri constitutional amendment, Amendment 6, will be on
the ballot that would allow a photo ID requirement to vote. Catholic Social Teaching calls
us to family, community and participation. Voter ID laws deny a voice and participation to
many of our brothers and sisters, including those who come to our Outreach Program.
Here are the facts. A photo ID requirement for voting would be:
Costly: It would cost Missouri about $17 million just to implement
Confusing
Cut voters out: About 225,000 registered voters in MO do not have a photo ID. Many of these individuals
are older adults, disabled, low income and African American.
Get involved
Help needed with phone banking to talk to voters about Amendment 6 on the following evenings from
6-9:00 pm:
*DATE CHANGES* Monday 9/26, Sunday 10/2, Tuesday 10/4
Training provided the same evening.
Contact Christine Dragonette at 977-7309 or [email protected] for more details or if you can volunteer
to phone bank.
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October 9th, 2016
SFX Connection Speaker Series
Talks are on Sunday mornings from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. in the Church Ballroom.
November 20th—How 15 Years in Jail Transformed my Faith and Ministry
Speaker: Dr. Fred Rottnek, M.D., MAHCM
Professor and Director of Community Medicine,
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
New Parent Discussion Series Family Focus
We will feature speakers that help to
develop stronger, faith filled children and families.
Talks are on Sunday mornings from 9:15 to 10:15 am in the Church Ballroom.
October 30th —Social Media Safety and Responsibility
Speaker: Tony Tramelli, MA, PLPC
West County Psychological Associates
Encounters with God
An invitation from the Faith Commission.
We are storytellers and meaning-makers. Our faith tradition began with stories and our own
lives and faith journeys are ever-evolving stories. With confidence that such stories “build one
another up”, we are inviting you to share your Encounters with God: Stories about meaningful experiences of God/our faith journey/our lives that have deepened/transformed/comforted/
inspired us . 225 words (max) submitted for review, published in the bulletin; writing assistance available for those who would rather tell us than write!
We hope to hear from many of you. Please be brave! Submit your stories to : Sarah Legett at
[email protected] AND Carol Joselyn at [email protected]
Sudarios Presented by MOCRA
Donut Sunday!
Donuts, coffee and juice will
Saint Louis University’s Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA) be offered after the 8:00 am
presents Sudarios, a body of work by Colombian artist Erika Diettes, who
and 10:30 am Masses this
interviewed and photographed women who were forced to witness the torSunday, October 9th!
ture and murder of their loved ones during Colombia’s long-running armed
conflict. The moving black-and-white portraits, which freeze in time instants
of deep sadness, are printed on large panels of fine silk. The title Sudarios
(Spanish for “shrouds”) alludes to the burial cloth of Jesus, and the works
have been exhibited in sacred sites across the world.
Sudarios will be on display at MOCRA through December 4, 2016. Regular
museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is free, though there is a suggested donation of $5, or $1 for students
and children. Call 314-977-7170 or visit mocra.slu.edu for more information.
We are in need of additional
volunteers to help with Donut
Sunday. Please consider this!
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I ❤College Church because …
Each week we are including a page for our 175th Anniversary that includes history, trivia and articles on why
parishioners love being at the College Church. We would like to include as many members as possible who
are involved in different ministries at the College Church.
If you would like to participate, Please write a paragraph about why you love the College Church and email it
to [email protected].. Please also include your picture. We will keep them on file and use one each week in
the bulletin. If you have any questions contact Mary Beth Erickson by phone at 314-977-7304 or email
[email protected].
We can’t wait to see why you love the College Church!
Shop at Zee Bee Market
and support our sister parish in Guatemala!
Zee Bee Market will donate 15% of sales (both on-line and in-store) during the week of
Tuesday, October 18 through Friday, October 21 in support of our
sister parish in Guatemala.
Zee Bee Market features lovely hand-crafted, fair-trade items and is one of our
regular vendors at the Fair Trade Christmas Market. Their shop is located at
3211 South Grand Blvd (store hours 11:00 am to 8 :00 pm). Their website address is
zeebeemarket.com. Please support this generous merchant and our sister parish
during the week of October 18-21.
National Catholic Partnership
on Disability
Presents
An evening of Faith, Fellowship, and Fundraising
Thursday, November 3rd
6:30-8:30 pm
St. Louis University High School
4970 Oakland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Hosts:
Robert (Rob) Funke—SLUH Class of 1992
James (Jim) - Goodman—SLUH Class of 1992
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Way of Lights Tree Room Volunteer Request
Friday, November 18—Saturday, December 31
Looking for a special way to share the holiday spirit? Volunteer for a shift or two during the Way of Lights
greeting visitors to the Christmas tree disply at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows from November 18
through December 31. This is also a great opportunity for youth service hours.
If interested, please email [email protected] or call 618-396-6700 ext. 6281. WayofLights.org
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Weekly Readings
Presiders
October 8 & 9
Saturday
5:15 pm
Fr. M. May, SJ
Sunday
8:00 am
Fr. J. Rivera, SJ
10:30 am
Fr. D. White, SJ (Infant Baptism)
October 15& 16
Saturday
5:15 pm
Fr. J. Hunthausen, SJ
Sunday (Marathon)
8:00 am
Fr. D. White, SJ
10:30 am
Fr. J. Rivera, SJ
4:30 pm
Fr. D. White, SJ
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Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1;
Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48;
Lk 11:37-41
Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46
Thursday: Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54
Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7
Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12
Sunday: Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-8; 2 Tm 3:14-4:2;
Lk 18:1-8
Dialogue with the Word
Have you been wanting to go deeper into the Sunday scriptures and find out how they might guide your life
during the week? Join a small group in room 15 of the Pastoral Center from 9:30 am to 10:20 am each
Sunday morning between Masses when you can. For more information, contact Carla Mae Streeter, OP,
Coordinator, at [email protected] or 314-256-8882. Sessions began in September and go through June.
The Role of Changing Technology in End of Life Issues: A Christian Response
This conference on October 22 will examine the impact of technology on end of life issues. Fr.
Charles Bouchard, OP and Dr. Kimbell Kornu will be the presenters. Healthcare professionals,
pastoral care advocates and others who assist people with end of life issues are encouraged to
attend. For more information, contact Sr. Marianne Postiglione at 314-792-7221 or
[email protected]
The Enneagram from a Theological Perspective
Saturday, November 5th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m
At the Aquinas Institute of Theology.
Presenter: Carla Mae Streeter, OP, Professor Emerita, Aquinas Institute.
The Enneagram is a personality typology drawn from the Sufi mystics of Islam. This workshop will explore
the credibility of this typology and whether it can be integrated with the Christian/Catholic worldview. Cost:
$10 for materials and a free will offering. Bring lunch or plan to go out to a near-by restaurant. Parking is in
the SLU Laclede Garage across from Aquinas or metered at $1 an hour. To reserve attendance contact
[email protected] or call 314-256-8882 an leave a message.
Anniversary Merchandise
We are also taking orders for our fall/winter wearable merchandise, which will include long sleeve t-shirts,
sweatshirts and hoodies with the College Church logo. Please contact Mary Beth Erickson at
[email protected] or call 314-977-7304.