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    Naming & Commendation Rite

    Posted on December 28, 2020 in: General News

    Naming & Commendation Rite
    Find Comfort, Healing & Hope... Saturday, January 9 at Christ, Prince of Peace Parish right after the 8 a.m. Mass  "I am the Resurrection and the life." - John 11:25 Developed by the Archdiocese of St. Louis, the prayer service is designed to meet the needs of families whos...

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    Live-Streamed Christmas Masses

    Posted on December 22, 2020 in: General News

    We will live-stream the following Masses for Christmas.... 4 & 10 PM Christmas Eve, December 24 7:30 AM Christmas Day, December 25

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    Fr. Bob's December 20 Column

    Posted on December 22, 2020 in: General News

    Dear Friends, Grace and peace to you! A Blessed and Merry Christmas to everyone and to your families, far and near!  May you know the joy of Jesus’ presence today and always.  May his peace reign forever! As we celebrate the birth of our Lord, I cannot help but to look back ...

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    Fr. Bob's December 27 Column

    Posted on December 22, 2020 in: Pastor's Thoughts

    Dear Friends, Grace and peace to you! As we come to the conclusion of 2020, Father Jerry and I would like to wish everyone a very blessed and happy New Year.  May your year be filled with many of God’s blessings! 2020 has been an extraordinary year to say the least. While we have...

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    Liturgy of the Word for Children at HOME
    Liturgy of the Word for Children At Home: Check out the weekly Facebook posts offering a reading of the week's Gospel from the SUNDAY Book of Readings. Each reading also includes simple story-pictures that draw children into the heart of the Gospel. No more and no less. The short weekly ...

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    Extended Opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation – Saturday, December 19th This Saturday, December 19th, we will offer an extended period to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We will begin at 9:00 am and conclude at 4:30 pm.  If this timeframe is inconvenient, please con...

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    Many Hands Make Light Work!

    Posted on December 11, 2020 in: General News

    Many Hands Make Light Work!
    We'll be decorating Church for Christmas after the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 20. Many Hands Make Light Work!  Please plan to join us.  

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    Christmas Mass Schedule/Reservations
    Christmas Mass Schedule.... Christmas Eve -- 4 PM, 6 PM, 10 PM Christmas Day -- 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM We are making plans to open the Parish Hall and Gym during our Christmas celebrations to accommodate those who wish to attend in person and receive Holy Communion. The Mass will be strea...

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    Reverse Advent Calendar

    Posted on December 09, 2020 in: General News

    Reverse Advent Calendar
    Reverse Advent Calendar 2020             Each day add an item to a box. Say a prayer for those in need. Thank God for all your blessings too. When you have completed this, donate the box to HandS at the Resource Center or in the Hand...

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    Thank You!

    Posted on December 09, 2020 in: General News

    Thank You!
    Thank you!  Your generosity once again made our Giving Tree a HUGE success! Thank you so much! The HandS Organization                         

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    Listening Sessions

    Posted on December 09, 2020 in: Pastor's Thoughts

    Listening Sessions
    Listening Session update NOTE:  In Person sessions have been cancelled for now! As announced previously, we will have parish listening sessions over the next few months. The sessions will address these four questions:            &n...

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    Holy Spirit Day at Papa John's

    Posted on November 30, 2020 in: General News

    Help support Holy Spirit's Full-time School this TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, at Papa Johns. Please take the attached flyer with you so the school receives credit for your order! Thank you for your support!    

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    Advent by Candlelight

    Posted on November 30, 2020 in: General News

    Holy Spirit Parish                                                                        Annual Advent by Candlel...

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    HandS Giving Tree Gifts Due SUNDAY, NOV. 29
    HandS Giving Tree   All gifts for the Giving Tree must be returned no later than Noon, Sunday November 29.  

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    13th Annual ThanksGIVING Day Walk/Run Nov. 26,(ThanksGIVING Morning) 7:30am, Creve Coeur Park, (Sail Boat Cove) Join us for a nice walk or run ThanksGIVING morning! A great way to start the day a day where we Give Thanks for all of our blessing! Come on up, bring your furry friends, burn a few...

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    There was an error in this weekend's (November 15) bulletin.  The Mass Intentions were repeated from LAST WEEK!!!  Below are the corrected Intentions.   November 16                6:30 a.m.  &...

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    How Can I Purchase Scrip?

    Posted on November 17, 2020 in: General News

    How Can I Purchase Scrip?
    Thank you for supporting the Holy Spirit SCRIP program. In keeping with the required shelter-at-home and social distancing orders, we will NOT accept any orders for physical gift cards until we are allowed to go to mass again. Please continue ordering e-gift cards or reloading gift cards already in ...

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    Come join your fellow parishioners as we pray for our country and the election! Holy Spirit will host a prayer service led by Fr. Bob that will include some formal prayer elements as well as time for individual prayer by participating in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.  (live streamed a...

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    HandS Coat & Blanket Drive

    Posted on October 27, 2020 in: General News

    HandS Coat & Blanket Drive
    HandS Blanket & Coat Drive Thank You! Helpers and Holy Spirit Parish—THANK YOU!—to each of you who were there to fill a need. You are an example of the “hands” and heart of Christ to people in need.                   ...

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    Garden of Feeden Vegetable Sales

    Posted on October 13, 2020 in: General News

    Garden of Feeden Vegetable Sales
    As the growing season slows down, we will only have garden sales on Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00. Vegetables available this week: Cabbage, broccoli, green beans, romaine lettuce, swiss chard, kale, eggplant, and bell peppers All monetary donations go to HandS.  

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    Chipotle Fund

    Posted on October 06, 2020 in: General News

    Holy Spirit Evening at Chipotle Tuesday, October 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. is a fundraiser for Holy Spirit's Full-Time School Visit Chipotle on McKelvey at St. Charles Rock Rd, show them the attached flyer and support Holy Spirit Full-Time School!

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    Holy Spirit Day at Papa Johns

    Posted on September 22, 2020 in: General News

    Holy Spirit Day at Papa Johns Tuesday, September 22, is a fundraiser for Holy Spirit's Full-Time School Visit Papa Johns on Dorsett, show them the attached flyer and upport Holy Spirit Full-Time School!

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    Catechetical Sunday -- September 20

    Posted on September 16, 2020 in: General News

    Catechetical Sunday -- September 20 Today the Church in the United States celebrates Catechetical Sunday, an opportunity to recognize, thank and commission those who have committed themselves to hand on the treasure of our Catholic faith to others. Parents who teach the faith in their homes, alon...

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    Hurricane & Wild Fire Collection

    Posted on September 15, 2020 in: General News

    Hurricane & Wild Fire Collection
    Hurricane and Wildfire relief… This coming weekend, September 19th and 20th, there will be a second collection to assist in the recovery efforts for those suffering from the impact of Hurricane Laura and the wildfires in California and Oregon.  There will be a second basket at both th...

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    Are you interested in strengthening your bonds as a family, deepening your faith in the Catholic Church and working with like-minded men to help support your church and community. If so please consider joining St. Ann Council 3977 of the Knights of Columbus. St. Ann Council 3977 is now based at Holy...

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    An Evening of Praise and Worship

    Posted on September 05, 2020 in: General News

    An Evening of Praise and Worship
    This coming Friday, September 11th, our Parish Council is hosting an evening of Praise and Worship beginning at 7:00 pm in Church.  The evening will begin with music led by members of our 11 am Mass ensemble and we will offer a communal rosary for the end of the pandemic.  We anticipate th...

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    Louise Schallert Funeral Mass

    Posted on August 11, 2020 in: General News

    Louise Schallert Funeral Mass
    There will be a funeral Mass for... C. Louise Schallert December 9, 1937 - February 18, 2020 Funeral Mass: Friday, August 14, 2020, 10:00 am Holy Spirit Catholic Church 3130 Parkwood Lane Maryland Heights, MO 63043

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    St. Patrick's Center Salad Sunday--July 25-26
    SALAD SUNDAY    (St. Patrick's Center)   THIS WEEKEND, July 25-26, is Salad Sunday for St. Patrick's Center.  The bin will be in the Gathering Area after the 5 PM Mass Saturday and on Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m.  Please NOTE the time change! Thank y...

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    2020 Carnival

    Posted on July 08, 2020 in: Pastor's Thoughts

    2020 Carnival
    We regret to announce that this year’s Carnival is being cancelled due to concerns with the COVID-19 virus.  It has been a difficult decision, but the safety and well-being of our parish family and community are paramount.  We are grateful for all your support for our past Carn...

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    Catholic Funeral Planning

    Posted on July 08, 2020 in: General News

    Catholic Funeral Planning
    On Wednesday, July 15, the Roman Catholic Foundation will host a free webinar on Catholic Funeral Planning. Monsignor Henry Breier, Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis will discuss important issues related the sacrament of the anointing of the sick, viaticum, the funeral mass, the rite of ...

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    Update Your Membership Information ASAP!
    Update Membership Information Does our Church database have YOUR family membership record correct? Here is your chance to update YOUR record for our annual Guide Book & Directory (if you haven’t already done so). It is time for us to update our database with any changes, additions...

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    St. Patrick's Center Salad Sunday--June 27-28
    SALAD SUNDAY  (St. Patrick's Center)   THIS WEEKEND, June 27-28, is Salad Sunday for St. Patrick's Center.  The bin will be in the Gathering Area Saturday until right after 5 PM Mass and Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m.  Please NOTE the time change! Thank you in...

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    Deacon's Diaper Drive

    Posted on June 17, 2020 in: General News

    Deacon's Diaper Drive
    The Deacon Diaper Drive is going on June 6-7; 13-14; 20-21. Diapers can be dropped off in the old vestibule. Thank you for your support! If you have any questions, please call either of us – Deacon Scott 314-229-6633 or Deacon Jim 314-610-2368 Thank you to all who have already donat...

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    Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, mark the 50th anniversary of my ordination and First Mass.  The ordination was at the St. Louis Cathedral and the Mass was at St. Cecilia in south St. Louis. I hoped to have a celebration on Sunday, June 14 but along came the virus with restrictions in...

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    Sign Ups For... Masses AND Volunteers to Disinfect Church There are "Sign-Up Genius" buttons on our home page (beneath the Mass Schedule on the right hand side) to "Sign-Up" for which Mass you'd like to attend the weekend of May 30-31...AND... to "Sign-Up" ...

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    Mass & Live Streaming

    Posted on May 19, 2020 in: General News

    Does all this social distancing have you feeling isolated? St. Paul tells us: "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be ...

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    RCIA Update

    Posted on May 19, 2020 in: General News

    RCIA Update The Elect and Candidates (Allison, Christine, Tiffany, Amanda, Caleb, Morgan) are joining our live-stream Sunday Mass and then video conferencing together afterward.  They are well, but miss the support of our Holy Spirit community.   Tentatively, they will be received int...

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    First Communion

    Posted on May 19, 2020 in: General News

    Though First Holy Communion has been postponed for now, our students’ enthusiasm is unwavering!  Their hearts are open and ready to meet Jesus in the gift of Eucharist. Let’s remember to pray for them and for their families.

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    Shhh! It's a Surprise!

    Posted on May 13, 2020 in: General News

    It’s a surprise. We would like to invite you to participate in a parade on Friday, May 15, at 3pm, on the church parking lot to acknowledge the day that was supposed to be the last day of school and the graduation day for our 8th Grade students at Holy Spirit School. Let’s show up to...

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    BLOOD DRIVE Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center www.bloodcenter.org Holy Spirit Parish In the Rigali Room of the Annex  Sunday, May 17 8:00 am – 12:30 PM   Each donation will generate a contribution benefitting Holy Spirit’s Full-time School and PSR...

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    Monday morning (April 13) Father Bob was interviewed by Art Holliday and Jennifer Blome for their morning showing on KTRS. If you would like to listen the interview, the links are provided here. The first one contains the introduction, and the second contains the remainder of the interview: http:...

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    Holy Spirit was on the Front Page of Sunday's Post-Dispatch!  In case you missed it, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch has given us permission to share the link to the story... Click here to view the story

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    Cancelations

    Posted on March 27, 2020 in: General News

    In light of the Archbishop's recommendations and the ongoing concerns regarding COVID19, EVERYTHING has been canceled through Easter. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Parish Office (739-0230, ext. 103) and leave a message. Let's continue to pray! ...

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    Lenten Schedule

    Posted on March 09, 2020 in: General News

    Lenten Schedule Stations of the Cross During Lent Every Friday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Good Friday at 3:00 p.m. Evening Prayer and Reconciliation Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. EXCEPT March 30 Parish Penance Service 7:00 p.m. March 30 Holy Thursday, April 9 Morning Prayer at 8:00 a.m....

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    Our Annual Seafood Dinners Are Taking Place NOW Through April 3 Every Friday (except Good Friday) During Lent (February 28 - April 3, 2020) 4:30 - 7:00 PM Dine-In, Carry Out OR Drive-Thru Click HERE to see the menu Fish Dinners are your choice of fried cod or catfish or shrimp; grill...

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    ACTS RETREAT FOR WOMEN FEBRUARY 20-23, 2020  “WE ARE CALLED TO HOLINESS”  Contact: Jean Martin (314) 210-7743 jeanfitzmartin@sbcglobal.net Click here for a registration form

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    AshMake & Pot Luck

    Posted on February 11, 2020 in: General News

    AshMake & Pot Luck 6:30 PM, Tuesday, February 26, in the Gym The parish will provide the meat and drinks YOU provide the sides and desserts! RSVP to the Parish Office, 314-739-0230 Click here to view the flyer

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    Click HERE for a link to the event

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    Pasta Dinner

    Posted on February 04, 2020 in: General News

    Holy Spirit Saturday, February 8th 2020 6:00-8:30 pm in the school gym Please save the date and join us for a pasta dinner sponsored by Holy Spirit’s 5th grade class.  All proceeds to benefit fundraising efforts for next year’s camp.           &n...

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    Blood Drive

    Posted on January 07, 2020 in: General News

    Holy Spirit Parish Blood Drive Sunday, January 12 8 AM - 12:30 PM in the Annex Come, donate blood and save a life!

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