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St. Raymond– St. Elizabeth
Maronite Catholic Church
Most Rev. A. Elias Zaidan, Bishop of The Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon
Most Rev. Mitchell Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis
Rev. John Nahal, Rector
Downtown Crestwood
931 Lebanon Drive 1420 S. Sappington Road
St. Louis, MO 63104 Crestwood, MO 63126
Tel: (314) 621-0056 Tel: (314) 968-0760
Fax: (314) 968-8023
Website: straymond-mc.org
Website: stelizabethhungary.org
Facebook: St. Raymond’s
Maronite Cathedral group Facebook: St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Catholic Church @sehcrestwood
DIVINE LITURGY DIVINE LITURGY/HOLY MASS:
Saturday: 4:00pm– Roman
Sunday: 10:15am
5:15pm— Maronite
Monday—Friday: 12 noon
Sunday: 8am and 10:30am—Roman
Monday–Friday: 8am
RECONCILIATION: RECONCILIATION:
Sunday: 9:15am Saturday: 3:00pm
or by appointment Sunday: 9:45am
MINISTERING THE SACRAMENTS (OR MYSTERIES IN OUR TRADITIONS)
Sacrament of Baptism: call the rectory 1 month in advance to schedule an appointment and date with Fr. John
Sacrament of Matrimony: call the rectory 6 months in advance (1 year in advance if there are canonical issues)
Visitation and Anointing of the Sick: call the rectory; Fr John’s emergency contact is on the answering machine
Intentions for Divine Liturgy: call the rectory, mail, or email your intentions
THE REVELATION TO JOSEPH THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Book of Offering p. 57 Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11
Ephesians 3:1-13 Psalm (Luke 1)
Matthew 1:18-25 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020
DIVINE LITURGY & MASS INTENTIONS WEEKLY OFFERING 12/6/20
DOWNTOWN:
ST. RAYMOND-ST.ELIZABETH:
Sun, Dec. 13 REVELATION TO JOSEPH
4:00pm Saturday
10:15am Sam Ulett (By Ann Ulett and Family)
Loose cash 331
Mon, Dec. 14 St. Nimatallah Kassab Al-Hardini Checks/Envelopes 1,697
12:00pm No Divine Liturgy 7:30pm Shepherd’s Table 439
8:00am Sunday
Tues, Dec. 15 St. Eleutherius and his Mother, Martyrs Loose cash 100
12:00pm Susan Cuddihee (By Patti Carnie and Family) Checks/Envelopes 1,228
Wed, Dec. 16 Prophet Haggai 10:30am Sunday
Loose cash 35
12:00pm No Divine Liturgy
Checks/Envelopes 310
Thurs, Dec. 17 Memorial of Hanananiah, Azariah, and Mishael Revenue during the week 4,860
12:00pm Edward Elking (Birthday, By Dennis & Roxanne Elking) St. Vincent de Paul 278
Fri, Dec. 18 Prophet Daniel Candles 13
12:00pm No Divine Liturgy Special Collections 0
Online Giving 1,025
Sun, Dec. 20 GENEALOGY OF JESUS osvonlinegiving.com/1825
10:15am Dennis Slay (By Nancy, Diana Slay & Antoinette Lemons) Total Income $10,316
CRESTWOOD: ST. RAYMOND:
Sat, Dec. 12 Sunday Vigil 5:15pm Saturday
4:00pm The Willging & Englehard Families Loose cash
5:15pm Salwa Ghoussain
Checks/Envelopes 140
Sun, Dec. 13 3rd Sunday of Advent
10am Sunday
Loose cash 16
8:00am Sylvia Scherrer Checks/Envelopes 705
10:30am People of the Parish
Revenue during the week 2,800
Mon, Dec. 14 St. John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of the Church Coffee Hour
8:00am Rita Scheve
Candles 43
Tues, Dec. 15 Advent Weekday Second Collection 285
8:00am Mary, Nira, & James Brady Online Giving 2,025
straymond-mc.org/online-giving
Wed, Dec. 16 Advent Weekday
Total Income $6,014
8:00am Tom Deiters (By Jean Leonhardt)
Expenses 3,867.14
Thurs, Dec. 17 Late Advent Weekday
8:00am Betty Berra
WEDNESDAY LUNCH 12/9/20
Fri, Dec. 18 Late Advent Weekday
Total Revenue 3,007.90
8:00am Shirley Milford
Expenses 964.30
Sat, Dec. 19 Sunday Vigil
4:00pm The Works & Dorley Families
5:15pm Loretta Linder (By Kathie Amacher)
Sun, Dec. 20 4th Sunday of Advent
8:00am David Brophy
10:30am People of the Parish
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CONTACT US:
RECTOR
Rev. John Nahal
rector@straymond-mc.org
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Rev. Patrick Kassab
DEACONS
Dcn. Bill Meister
williammeister@archstl.org
Pope Francis proclaims “Year of St. Joseph”
Dcn. Lou Peters
L.Peters@Eparchy.org
With the Apostolic Letter “Patris
corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope
Francis recalls the 150th anniversary
of the declaration of Saint Joseph as PASTORAL ASSOCIATE
Patron of the Universal Church. To Jen Ryan
mark the occasion, the Holy Father jenryan@archstl.org
has proclaimed a “Year of Saint
Joseph” from today, 8 December
2020, to 8 December 2021. PARISH SECRETARY
By Vatican News Crestwood: Mona Milford
steeliz@sbcglobal.net
In a new Apostolic Letter
entitled Patris corde (“With a Father’s
Heart”), Pope Francis describes Saint Downtown:
Joseph as a beloved father, a tender secretary@straymond-mc.org
and loving father, an obedient father,
an accepting father; a father who is
creatively courageous, a working BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS
father, a father in the shadows. Deadline: 8am Tuesdays
To submit: Email Jen
The Letter marks the
150th anniversary of Blessed Pope
jenryan@archstl.org
Pius IX’s declaration of St Joseph as Please note upcoming early bulletin
Patron of the Universal Church. To deadlines due to holiday printing
celebrate the anniversary, Pope schedules: Dec. 20 items due by
Francis has proclaimed a special “Year Dec. 9; Dec. 27 items due by Dec.15;
of St Joseph,” beginning on the Jan. 2 items due by Dec. 21.
Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception 2020 and extending to the
same feast in 2021. ONLINE GIVING
Crestwood:
osvonlinegiving.com/1825
08/12/2020
Downtown:
Church grants plenary indulgence for year of St. Joseph
straymond-mc.org/online-giving
The Holy Father wrote Patris corde against the backdrop of the Covid-19
pandemic, which, he says, has helped us see more clearly the importance of ADORATION OF THE BLESSED
“ordinary” people who, though far from the limelight, exercise patience and
offer hope every day. In this, they resemble Saint Joseph, “the man who SACRAMENT– CRESTWOOD
goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence,” who nonetheless Mondays 8:30am-6:30pm
played “an incomparable role in the history of salvation.” Benediction at 6:30pm
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
DEVOTIONS– CRESTWOOD
Tuesdays 8:30am
(following daily Mass)
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LECTORS: CRESTWOOD SAVE THE DATE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
Sat, Dec. 19 Teresa Killian Ongoing: Monday Night Bible Study, 7pm (Crestwood)
4:00pm
Ongoing: Thurs. mornings, Pivotal Players, 8:45am (Crest.)
Sun, Dec. 20 Silivo Flaim Dec. 15-Dec. 23: Christmas Novena, 6:30pm nightly (Crestwood)
8:00am
Wed. Dec. 16: Blood Drive (Downtown)
10:30am Drew Finke Fri. Dec. 25: Christmas, The Nativity of The Lord
Friday, Jan. 1: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Roman) &
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK The Feast of the Circumcision (Maronite)
AND HOMEBOUND OF OUR Mon. Jan. 11 Salvation History Bible Study Begins (Crestwood)
PARISHES
St. Elizabeth St. Raymond
KITCHEN SCOOP
Gertrude Slama Pat Webbe The kitchen will be open for carry out and curbside pick up Wed.
Mark Beck Terry Leong Dec. 16th. The kitchen is preparing Kibbe aras and rolling grape
Tom Hearst Judge Paul & Mary leaves Tuesday at 8:30am. We encourage everyone to preorder
Steven Sulze Jane Simon through our Square link https://st-raymond-cathedral.square.site so
Victor Sciarrino Joseph & Mary you are guaranteed your order. All help is welcomed.
Rosalie Hubert Ojile Check out our Holiday specials of baked Kibbe trays on sale now
Mike McSorley Sr. Gloria (Skip) through our online store (Square site above). We are offering trays
James Brumfield Leisure
with or without pine nuts. Thank you, Denise, Kathi and Gina
Christopher & Elizabeth Wolff
Cathy Seemayer Don Ganim CHRISTMAS NOVENA 2020
Mary Lou Works Kathleen Antoni Each evening from Dec. 15 through Dec. 23 at 6:30pm we will
Patrick Nelms Esther Nassif pray the traditional Maronite Christmas novena in the church
Chris Nelms Nijmeh Abounader at St. Raymond-St. Elizabeth (Crestwood). This includes
Ted Arunski Elias Hitti
special prayers, songs, and Eucharistic Adoration. See the flier
Dave Holdinghausen Ralph Salamie
for a line-up of reflection topics for each evening.
Barb Fix John Anton
Beverly Klipfel Jim Hoffman COVID SAFETY REMINDERS
Pat Deiters Gary Bieller Thank you to everyone who has helped to keep our churches a
Joann Vollet Richard Baker Sr safe place to pray. Let us continue to help each other feel safe
Lynn Warfel Patrick Carr
to worship together; please remember to keep your mask on
Pat Cooseman Steve Baker
Jana Smith
throughout the entire Mass, removing it only at the moment
Mary Ann Reiter
Bernie Elking Sr you receive Communion. Thank you for your cooperation!
Jean Weidler
Dave Wissler Janet Emerson COMING SOON: SALVATION HISTORY BIBLE STUDY
Michelle Bausworth Janet Zhakaria Have you ever wondered how the many people, places and
Tom Saucier events found in Sacred Scripture tell the one story of Salvation
Will Karcher
History? If so, join us for an upcoming series that will cover
Rhoda Simpher
Carole Gassel
the many twists and turns in God's great story of our
Dave Flores Salvation! Beginning with Adam and Eve and ending with the
Patricia Beck person of Christ, we will read, study and pray through the
Sr. Carol Kopff riveting & pivotal events found in the Old Testament. Classes
Maren Dyer will begin Monday January 11th from 7-8pm in the Cafeteria.
Betty Tracy -4-
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS SVDP & KOC FOOD DRIVES
ITEMS MOST NEEDED: Thank you to all who participated in our November Canned Food
Canned meat/fish, soups/stews, Drive. In addition to three full BINS of canned goods, The Kirkwood
fruit and vegetables, pasta/rice, Knights of Columbus Council and our St. Vincent de Paul Conference
cereal/cereal bars also donated a total of 50 frozen turkeys to St. Pius food pantry. For
Christmas, KOC is also donating additional turkeys and coats for
Extras: Toilet Paper kids. May God richly bless your generosity to those in need!
Donations go to St. Raymond’s Food
Pantry Downtown. If you are in need of
BLOOD DRIVE AT ST. RAYMOND CATHEDRAL
Join Blood Drive at St. Raymond Cathedral- Lebanon room,
assistance in Crestwood, please call the
Wed. Dec. 16 from 10am- 2pm.
help line below, and someone will
return your call in the next 24 hours: CHRISTMAS & HOLY DAY LITURGIES 2020
This year we ask that parishioners sign up in advance for in-person
St. Vincent DePaul Christmas Liturgies to adhere to St. Louis Covid regulations.
Help Line: Sign-ups for all liturgies at both churches are available
314-289-6101 Ext. 2274 from the same link found at stelizabethhungary.org or
straymond-mc.org. You may also call the office to sign-up.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
Christmas:
We pray for the repose of the soul Dec. 24: 4:00pm Roman (Crestwood)
of Bob Kalert. May his soul and all 5:30pm Maronite (Crestwood)
the souls of the faithful departed, 10:00pm “Midnight” Mass Roman (Crestwood)
through the mercy of God, rest in 10:00pm “Midnight” Maronite (Downtown)
Dec. 25: 10:00am Roman (Crestwood)
peace. Amen. 10:00am Maronite (Downtown)
ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO Solemnity of Mary (Roman)/Circumcision (Maronite):
THEM, O LORD Dec. 31: 4:00pm Roman (Crestwood)
Thomas Deiters 11-4-2020
5:15pm Maronite (Crestwood)
Marie Holley
Jan.
10-25-2020
1: 10:00am Roman (Crestwood)
Loretta Linder 9-28-2020
10:00am Maronite (Downtown)
Rajaa Haddad 9-15-2020 PIVOTAL PLAYERS VIDEO DISCUSSION SERIES
Patricia Skinner 9-2-2020 Join us on Thursday mornings at 8:45am (following daily Mass) in
Maurice Safar 8-11-2020 Fr. Edwards Hall to watch and discuss Bishop Robert Barron’s series
Souad Batanian 7-31-2020 following some of the most influential leaders of the Church. This
Walid Badra 7-29-2020 week’s pivotal player (Dec. 17) is G.K. Chesterton.
Josephine Bender 7-11-2020
Catherine Haman 6-10-2020 MARONITE YOUNG ADULTS
Jean Louis 5-16-2020 ZOOM EVENT
Melissa Haman 5-9-2020 The National MYA is offering a zoom
Donald Behiter 5-9-2020 prayer event for young adults to help
Dallis Koch 5-7-2020 prepare our hearts for Christmas
Josephine Klein 5-6-2020 during this Season of
Theresa McDermott 5-5-2020
Announcements!
Thomas Powers 4-23-2020 Tuesday, Dec. 15th at 8/7 Central.
Walter McGinnis 4-20-2020
Contact Fr. John or Jen for the zoom
Mary C. Louis 4-9-2020
link.
Robert Rapp 4-8-2020
Hilaria Green 3-6-2020 -5-
CHRISTMAS NOVENA REFLECTIONS 2020
The nine prayers in anticipation of the Nativity of the Lord:
6:30pm at St.-Raymond-St. Elizabeth Church
(Crestwood)
Dec. 15-Dec. 23
(December 15)
God becomes Man: The meaning and the importance of
the Incarnation
(December 16)
Christian Hope: Expectation for a better life
(December 17)
Christian Obedience: “Obedience unto death,”
Philippians 2:8
(December 18)
Mary: Purest of the Virgins
(December 19)
Christian Humility: The beginning and the end of
all virtues
(December 20)
The Bread of Life: The foretaste of Eternal Life
(December 21)
Jesus? Who – What – Why?
(December 22)
Out of Egypt: From Moses to Jesus
(December 23)
Christian Poverty: Learning to live poverty
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