Saint Ferdinand Church 1765 Charbonier Road ~ Florissant ...

1 Saint Ferdinand Church 1765 Charbonier road ~ Florissant , MO 63031-5403 314-837-3165 ~ Pastor Rev. Michael Murphy Associate Pastor Rev. Nicholas Muenks Permanent Deacon Deacon Philip Hutsler Permanent Deacon Deacon Jack Hofmann Retired Deacon Deacon Peter Gounis Director of Music Mary Krummey School Principal Anna Davis Office Manager Dana Wiele Parish Secretary Jan Keenoy Mass Schedule Weekend Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7, 9, 11 AM Weekday Masses Monday - Friday 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM Saturday 8 AM Holy Day/Holiday Mass Check bulletin for details Confessions Saturday, 3:30 to 4:30 PM or by appointment Adoration Chapel Daily from 9 AM-6PM; Tuesdays 9 AM 10 PM Weds. & Thurs. 9 AM 9 PM Famous Fish Fry - 314-839-5312 3:00 PM 7:00 PM Carry Out ONLY First Sunday of Lent Pg.

2 2 March 6 ADORATION CHAPEL OPEN CHAPEL HOURS Sunday, 10-11 AM Thursday, 3-4 PM (every other month) Thursday, 5-6 PM Friday, Noon-1 PM Saturday 2-3 PM, 4-5 PM Please prayerfully consider spending an hour with Jesus. Contact Debbie at 314-258-4112 if you are available for either of those hours. DONUT SOCIAL IS TODAY!!! Join us after all the Masses in the Duchesne Hall for coffee, milk, juice, donuts and socialization. Scan the QR code or go to to find out more about the All Things New Strategic Planning Process ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE DISCIPLE MAKER INDEX PARISH SURVEY The Survey is LIVE and will be open until April 4, 2022. The survey for St. Ferdinand is available at the ArchStL All Things New page, and can be found in the daily emails. If you prefer to complete the survey on paper you may pick up a copy in the Gathering Space after daily and Sunday Masses. To submit the completed paper survey, please drop it off at the Parish Office or in the collection box in Church .

3 To make special arrangements for getting a paper copy, please contact the Parish Office at 314-837-3165. To complete the survey in another language, please contact the Parish Office. It is available in 18 languages. This 10-15 minute survey will only be available until April 4 and will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and enable you to provide feedback on our parish s efforts to help you grow. All responses will be confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as whole. All who are 18 and older are encouraged to take the survey. All individuals are encouraged to each take the survey separately and independently, rather than taking one survey together. You do not need to be registered in the parish or Catholic to take the survey; all who participate in the life of St. Ferdinand in some way are encouraged to take the survey. We are trying to get the highest response rate possible.

4 This survey is an extremely effective way of making your voice heard at this important moment in the history of the Church in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. This information will be invaluable to Fr. Mike Murphy and our various ministries as we plan for the future and strive to be the best disciples we can be. We will receive the results this spring/summer at which time we will share what we have learned with the entire parish. Update: The Catholic School Survey will be available beginning April 5, 2022. Thank you for helping with this important project! Save the date St. Ferdinand BLOOD DRIVE April 22, 3-6 PM CLOSER THAN YOU THINK Many of life s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. Thomas Edison MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Vacation Bible School will be June 20-24, 2022 We are looking for Teachers and Helpers. Call Mary Jane at 314-920-9608 STAT I O N S OF THE CROSS Friday afternoons 2:15 PM Monday evenings 7 PM First Sunday of Lent Pg.

5 3 March 6 Sacramental February 27, 2022 Envelopes $ 8,758 Loose $ 312 On-line $ 3,223 Total $ 12,293 Altar Flowers $ 40 Chapel $ 45 Easter Flowers $ 60 Eastern Europe $ 135 First Offering $ 10 Respect Life $ 125 Solemnity of Mary $ 10 St. Louis Review $ 105 St. Vincent de Paul $ 230 Tuition Assistance $ 130 World Mission $ 30 THANK YOU to the 155 families who contributed last week. Place your envelopes in the collection box at the entrance to Church by the baptismal font, in the Parish Office door slot, by mail, using bill-pay through your bank or signing up for our Online Giving through our website.

6 Our weekly collections remain essential to the continued operation of our parish. We appreciate everyone who continues to make their contributions to our parish both financially and with your time and talent. Online Giving is a convenient way to give to the Church Check out the new site at Simply click on create an account . Then, enter the needed information, and submit. It s that simple to give anytime and from anywhere using a computer, Smartphone or tablet. It can be used for recurring gifts to the Church , or send a one-time gift if you are unable to attend Mass. REST IN PEACE Please pray for the repose of the soul of: RONALD KRAMER, a parishioner and father of Cindy (John ) Yates May God welcome him home and comfort his family and friends in their time of sorrow. May his soul and all of the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITIONS Often, when a family keeps vigil around a person who is preparing for death, they may notice three interwoven activities.

7 First, the dying person may become more prayerful and reflective than ever before, reviewing life s journey in gratitude to God, or seeking forgiveness and making amends for wrongs. Second, as death approaches, the need to eat and drink is lessened until even an ice cube brushed against the lips is satisfying. Third, persons who are dying often make plans to give their possessions away, making bequests, handing treasures down, providing for favorite charities. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving: with these three pillars of Lent, we rehearse our death every year in this season, and anticipate the final work we will do in this life. And every year, at the end of our journey, is the joy of Easter and the experience of the victory of Christ over death s darkness and power. Annually, we remind ourselves that the Christian experiences the same power and presence at the end of life s journey: Christ to the rescue and the lasting joy of heaven.

8 James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. 2021 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT If you would like your 2021 Contribution Statement, please call the office at 314-837 3165 or by email at You can pick up your statement at the Parish Office, have sent by regular mail or emailed to you. DO YOU RECEIVE THE ST. LOUIS REVIEW? It is time for me to submit the new St. Louis Review subscription list. Currently there are 77 people are receiving the newspaper who do not pay for it or have not yet paid this year. If you currently receive the Review, but do not want it, please let us know so we don t continue to pay for you to receive it. On the other hand, if you want to continue to receive it but cannot afford it at this time, we would be more than happy to cover the cost for you. Just let us know either way. A one-year subscription and a complimentary subscription to Catholic St. Louis magazine, is only $35 for print and digital access.

9 FLOWERS FOR THE ALTA R We would like to have fresh cut flowers on the altar throughout the year (other than Lent and Advent). If you would like to donate money and pick a weekend, the cost is $40. The flowers should last for two weekends. An announcement will be put in the bulletin indicating your name and the intention. It can also be anonymous. What a great way to celebrate a special occasion or honor a love one. If interested, please fill out the form below, call Mary Jane or 314-920-9608 In honor/celebration of: _____ In Memory of: _____ Donated by: _____ Phone number: _____ Date requested: _____ Alternative date: _____ Place this form along with cash or check in the collection basket or return to the Parish Office. First Sunday of Lent Pg. 4 March 6 SCHOOL NEWS Interested in ASA St. Ferdinand ? Weekly tours after school can be scheduled by contact the school office at the number listed below March 14-18 is Spring break NO SCHOOL March 23 Spring Pictures New Family Registration is now open!

10 ! We are looking for substitute teacher for this school year. All interested applicants need to be in full compliance with the Prevent & Protect/Safe Environment regulations. Please contact Mrs. Anna Davis for requirements needed (314) 921-2201 Thank you, once again, for your support for your children and teachers during our virtual learning days! Let s pray that this will be the last time we need to use this option during this school year. As we plan for next school year, please remember to return registration, if you have not yet done so. Also please continue to let friends, relatives and neighbors know about our school community and encourage them to call school for information and to set up a tour. Our families and parishioners are our best form of advertisement! Blessings, Mrs. Anna Davis All Saints Academy St. Ferdinand FISH FRY IS HIRING WORKERS! What are you doing on Friday afternoons? Lent is here and we need at least 16 extra workers for the Lenten season.