St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church601 N. Fourth St., St. Charles, MO 63301 − Founded 1791

Parish Mission Statement:Go and make disciples of all nations. Vayan y hagan discípulos de todas las naciones.

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Contact Information

Fr. William Dotson, pastorfrdotson@borromeoparish.com

Fr. John Paul Hopping, associate pastor

frjohnpaul@borromeoparish.com 314-828-0442

Fr. Don Schramm, Retiredfrdoncs@borromeoparish.com

Parish Office 636-946-1893

office@borromeoparish.com

REVISED Office Hours Monday through Friday

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

School Office636-946-2713

office@borromeoschool.com www.borromeoschool.org

Religious Education Office 636-946-2916

sister@borromeoparish.com

Ministerio Hispano 636-946-1893

deaconjorge@borromeoparish.com

St. Vincent dePaul Society 636-925-1616

REVISED Mass Schedule Sunday:

7 a.m. 9:30 a.m. noon in Spanish 6 p.m.

Monday-Saturday: 7 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:15 p.m. in Spanish

Aug. 2, 2020

“All you who are thirsty, come to the water! ... I will renew with you the everlasting covenant, the benefits assured to David.” - Isaiah 55:1-3

18th Sunday inOrdinary time

Please sign up for Mass each Sunday to help us track attendance and be able to contact parishioners should anyone who attended Mass contract COVID-19. (Bookmark this link and use it every week!)

Por favor regístrese para misa todos los domingos para que podamos hacer un seguimiento de la asistencia y contactar a los feligreses en caso de que alguien que asistió a la misa contrajere COVID-19. (¡Marque este

enlace y úselo todas las semanas!)

Reminder: Please let us know if you will attend Sunday Mass!Recordatorio: ¡Díganos si asistirá a misa el domingo!

http://bit.ly/scbmassattend

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This Sunday we hear the familiar story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 with five loaves and two fish. With the exception of the

Resurrection, the feeding of the 5,000 is the only miracle mentioned in all four Gospels. In Matthew’s Gospel, which we hear at Mass today, he simply states that there were five loaves and two fish. In other Gospels, it is specified that the bread are barley loaves and the fish are small fish.

When we hear loaves of bread, we might think of big, homemade loaves of bread. That is not what barley loaves were. They were small, flat loaves, like pita bread. Barley bread was coarser than wheat bread, and was seen as the food of the poor, as opposed to wheat bread which was eaten by those who could afford it.

The small fish were probably Kinneret sardines, small fish caught in the Sea of Galilee and preserved by pickling. The ancient city of Magdala, where Mary Magdalene was from and which was near where the feeding of the 5,000 happened, was an ancient center of sardine fishing.

Why does this matter? Jesus was not offering the people fine dining. This is not something you would order at a restaurant or look forward to eating. Surely many of these people had better food to eat back at their homes. But Scripture says the people ate “and were satisfied.”

When we read this, the first thing we think of is the quantity of food. Five small loaves and two small fish fed thousands of people until they all had more than they could eat. But I think it says something about the quality as well. Even if you were offered all the barley loaves and pickled sardines that you wanted, at the end of the meal, would you say that you were “satisfied?”

We often expect God to provide us with the best of the best, with the “fine dining” option. But often, God’s grace comes to us as barley loaves and pickled sardines, as something that may seem unappealing, but, by His grace, is more than enough to satisfy us.

But we have to accept what God gives us, rather than searching for something that appears more satisfying. Every time we sin, we are turning away from what God offers us because something else seems more satisfying.

Let us ask the Lord to help us see past the external appearances, to see past the barley loaves and small fish which He offers, to see that His grace alone truly satisfies.

Este domingo escuchamos la historia familiar de Jesús alimentando a las 5,000 personas con cinco panes y dos peces. Con

la excepción de la Resurrección, la alimentación de los 5,000 es el único milagro mencionado en cada uno de los cuatro Evangelios. En el Evangelio de Mateo, que escuchamos en la misa hoy, simplemente afirma que había cinco panes y dos peces. En otros evangelios, se especifica que el pan son panes de cebada y los peces son peces pequeños.

Cuando el Evangelio menciona el pan, podemos pensar en hogazas de pan grandes y caseras. Eso no es lo que eran los panes de cebada. Eran panes pequeños y planos, como el pan pita o pupusa. El pan de cebada era más grueso que el pan de trigo, y era visto como el alimento de los

pobres, a diferencia del pan de trigo que comían aquellos que podían pagarlo.

Los peces pequeños eran probablemente sardinas Kinneret, peces pequeños capturados en el mar de Galilea y conservados en vinagre. La ciudad antigua de Magdala, de donde era María Magdalena y que estaba cerca de donde se alimentaba a los 5,000, era un centro de pesca de sardinas.

¿Por qué importa esto? Jesús no estaba ofreciendo a la gente buena comida. Esto no es algo que pedirías

en un restaurante o esperarías comer. Seguramente muchas de estas personas tenían

mejores alimentos para comer en sus hogares. Pero las Escrituras dicen que la gente comió “hasta saciarse”.

Cuando leemos esto, lo primero que pensamos es en la cantidad de comida. Cinco panes pequeños y dos peces pequeños alimentaron a miles de personas hasta que todos tuvieron más de lo que podían comer. Pero creo que también dice algo sobre la calidad. Incluso si le ofrecieran todos los panes de cebada y las sardinas en vinagre que deseaba, al final de la comida, ¿diría que estaba “saciado”?

A menudo esperamos que Dios nos brinde lo mejor de lo mejor, con la “buena comida”. Pero a menudo, la gracia de Dios viene a nosotros como panes de cebada y sardinas en vinagre, como algo que puede parecer poco atractivo, pero, por su gracia, es más que suficiente para saciarnos. Pero tenemos que aceptar lo que Dios nos da, en lugar de buscar algo que parece más satisfactorio. Cada vez que pecamos, estamos rechazando lo que Dios ofrece por algo que parece más saciante.

Pidamos al Señor que nos ayude a ver más allá de las apariencias externas, ver más allá de los panes de cebada y los peces pequeños que Él ofrece, para ver que solo Su gracia realmente nos sacia.

From the Pastor / Noticias del PárrocoMO Catholic Bishops Support Medicaid Expansion on Aug. 4

Amendment 2 is on the ballot this Tuesday, Aug. 4, asking Missourians to expand the eligibility requirements for Medicaid in Missouri.

Expanding access to Medicaid will help many low-income, working Missourians get access to healthcare coverage through the Medicaid program. It will also help Catholic hospitals improve their operating margins by reducing uncompensated care. The Missouri bishops are supporting this effort.

Medicaid is a federal program administered by the states. It was passed in the mid-1960’s to provide health insurance coverage for the poor and currently provides health insurance coverage to the disabled, the elderly, custodial parents,pregnant women and children.

In Missouri, many working poor continue to pay the price of going without healthcare coverage, delaying seeking treatment for their chronic conditions, some even dying prematurely because they can’t afford and don’t have access tohealthcare coverage.

Being denied health coverage at the expense of your health, your ability to continue to work and support your family, and even at the expense of your life, is a life issue.

It is estimated that 200,000-250,000 people will enroll in Medicaid if it is expanded. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program with each contributing funds to pay for it through state and federal general revenue funds. Missouri currently pays 35 percent towards Medicaid with the federal government paying the remaining 65 percent.

With the expanded population, Missouri would pay 10 percent, the federal government 90. The Missouri Catholic Conference agrees there is no “free money,” but there would be economic benefits to Missouri in drawing down additional federal revenue.

For more information on Medicaid, and to listen to a podcast about the Medicaid expansion ballot proposal (Amendment 2), please visit the Missouri Catholic Conference website at www.mocatholic.org.

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Intentions of Our Parish FamilyMARRIAGE HAS BEEN PROMISED BETWEEN

Jamie McGowen & Dan FriedelTrisha Wuestling & Shawn Weber

Katelyn Moeller & AJ Martin

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HOMEBOUND

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED Sharon Messner, our parish family

Nicole Grothe, niece of Diana StephensOrene Sudheimer, aunt of John DuBois

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR EXPECTANT MOMS

Julie, due in OctoberAshley, due in October

Christine, due in October

Please send any additions/updates to bulletin@borromeoparish.com

Mary Lou AmplemanJean Andert

Jean AubuchonJennifer Getz Berkbigler

Tonya BurgessJackie CrockerSharon DavisRenee Esser

Connie FosterHolly (Dyer) Glover

Elaine Gray Lois Hedden-Brese

Brad KempDavid Kutchback

Lona Lantrip

George LenzAgatha MassenBob McGeorge

Stephanie (Schnarr) MoranChris O’Donnell

Mike PollockMary Quiel

Millie ReinersJoyce Schneider

Jerry SnowEvelyn Tiesing

Greg VittGeorge Weber

Mary Lou WehmeierDorothy Weislocher

Catherine CroceJim EisenbathEvelyn FreiseAnn GarriganJim Garrigan

Patricia (Pat) GroschIvy Hall

Ray JacksonCarmen Weber

St. Patrick Center Casseroles for August!Casseroles for the St. Patrick

Center will resume in August with pickups at 8:30 a.m. on

the second (8/14) and third Fridays (8/21)!

Please bring your casseroles before then to the door of the Parish Office, and the staff will take them to the freezers. Let us know if you need any more pans! If you have any questions, please call Mary Dean at 636-723-9783. Thank you!

Submit Your Intentions to the Prayer TreeIn these uncertain times, the St. Charles Borromeo Prayer Tree stands ready to pray for you and your prayer intentions, receiving over 1,000 prayer requests each year. We would love to include your intentions in our daily 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 TreeThe Prayer Tree has 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 at 636-928-2970 or aktollefson@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Blue Donation BinsReminder: If you are donating anything to the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, please be sure your items are PLACED IN the blue bins on our lower parking lot. Only items IN the bins will be collected, and items left on the ground next to the bins will be thrown away. Thank you!

Virtual Parish Prayer MeetingsBeginning this Wednesday, Aug. 5, we're going to have a weekly prayer meeting via Zoom every Wednesday at 8 a.m. for 30-45 minutes. This is chance for us as parishioners to come together (virtually) to pray for each other, for our parish, and for our world. Join us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/scbprayermeeting

Support the Latin America ApostolateDear Friends in Christ,

Since 1956, the Archdiocese of St. Louis has sent over 45 archdiocesan priests to serve the people of Bolivia, one of the poorest countries in South America. This year, we offer praise and thanks to our Lord, as Fr. Patrick Hayden and Fr. James Michler continue to serve in the Latin America Apostolate.

Without the prayers and sacrifices of the people of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, our Latin America Apostolate could not offer pastoral care, formation, catechesis, and social services to the community there, especially during this pandemic.

Ask God how He is calling you to participate in this mission financially. The annual collection will take place THIS SUNDAY, Aug. 2. I am asking God’s blessings on you and your families, and am grateful for your support of our Latin America Apostolate.

Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson Apostolic Administrator

Apoye el apostolado de América LatinaQueridos amigos en Cristo,

Desde 1956, la Arquidiócesis de San Luis ha enviado a más de 45 sacerdotes arquidiocesanos para servir al pueblo de Bolivia, uno de los países más pobres de América del Sur. Este año, ofrecemos alabanzas y gracias a nuestro Señor, como el P. Patrick Hayden y el P. James Michler

continúa sirviendo en el apostolado de América Latina.

Sin las oraciones y sacrificios de la gente de la Arquidiócesis de San

Luis, nuestro Apostolado de América Latina no podría ofrecer atención pastoral, formación, catequesis y

servicios sociales a la comunidad allí, especialmente durante esta pandemia.

Pregúntale a Dios cómo te está llamando a participar financieramente en esta misión. La colecta anual se llevará a cabo ESTE DOMINGO, 2 de agosto. Les pido las bendiciones de Dios a ustedes y a sus familias, y les agradezco su apoyo al Apostolado de América Latina.

El más reverendo Robert J. Carlson Administrador apostólico

Volunteers Needed after MassesMany hands make light work! We could

use your help wiping down the pews after all Masses on Sundays, as we

continue to work to keep our parishioners safe and healthy. Simply stay after Mass on

Sunday, and we will show you how you can help. Thank you!

Done a la CCA (ACA)¡Si aún no has donado a la Campaña Católica Anual, puede dejar sus donaciones en la canasta de recolección el domingo, traerlas a la Oficina Parroquial o donar en línea en archstl.org/aca!

Donate to This Year's ACAIf you haven't yet donated to the Annual Catholic Appeal, you can drop your donations in the collection basket on Sunday, bring it by the Parish Office or donate online at archstl.org/aca!

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Today we jump ahead in our reading of

Matthew's Gospel to Chapter 14. Last week we heard Jesus conclude his discourse with the crowds about the Kingdom of Heaven. Matthew then recounts the story of John the Baptist's arrest and execution at the hands of Herod. Today's Gospel reading begins at this point.

Upon hearing the news of the death of John the Baptist, Jesus seeks to withdraw, but the crowds follow him. Jesus reaches out to them in compassion and heals the sick. At the end of a long day, the disciples encourage Jesus to send the crowds away so that they might find provisions for themselves. Jesus again responds with compassion for the crowd. Jesus tells his disciples to provide food for the crowd. The disciples reply with a report of the meagerness of their own provisions—five loaves and two fish. The result is the

very familiar miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fish.

Jesus's blessing brought abundance from the meager provisions of the disciples. In this action, Jesus offers us a sign of the Kingdom of Heaven that he has been teaching about in the parables. A feast results from the smallest

of portions—remember the mustard seed and the yeast. In this miracle we witness an example for Christian life and ministry. Even the smallest of offerings can produce abundant results when placed in the service of the Kingdom of Heaven.

We find the story of Jesus's multiplication of the loaves and the fish in each of the four Gospels. In the Gospels of Mark and Matthew, Jesus performs this same miracle on two separate occasions. The story of this miracle is an anticipation of the Eucharist in which we are fed by the abundant grace of God.

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Online Giving through Faith DirectConsider eGiving through Faith Direct. It will save you time while helping us reduce our expenses of mailing envelopes.Go online to http://faith.direct/mo903 to enroll.

Deacon Don McElroy, Senior DeaconDeacon Steve Moeller stevenmoeller@archstl.orgDeacon Jorge Perez, Hispanic Liaison deaconjorge@borromeoparish.comSr. Raquel Ortez, S.S.N.D., Director of Religious Education sister@borromeoparish.comKristin Williams, Youth & Family Minister kristin@borromeoparish.comTara Stepanek, Communications Specialist bulletin@borromeoparish.comDoug Cornwell, Parish Council Chairperson

Rosanne Tabaska, Office Secretary office@borromeoparish.comMary DuBois, Office Secretary marydubois@borromeoparish.comMary Kutchback, Organist, Pastoral Associate for Seniors marykback@yahoo.comBeth Duello, Director of Music esd59@aol.comJackie Voelkl, School Principal principal@borromeoschool.comJeannie Dickherber, School Office Manager office@borromeoschool.com

PARISH STAFF

Background on the Gospel, Aug. 2from Loyola Press “Sunday Connection”

Parish ServicesSacrament of Reconciliation

Saturdays, 4-4:45 p.m.Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. or by appointment

Sacrament of BaptismParent preparation meeting: the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.; call the Parish Office for details Baptisms: first Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

Sacrament of MatrimonyContact your choice of priest or deacon prior to setting a date at least six months in advance

Servicios ParroquialesSacramento de Reconciliación

Miércoles de 5-6 p.m.Sábados de 4-4:45 p.m. o por cita

Sacramento de BautismoClases para padres: primer domingo de mes, 9:30-11 a.m. en la oficina parroquial; contacte a la oficina parroquial o al Diácono Jorge para registrarseBautismos: el cuarto domingo de mes, 1:30 p.m.

Sacramento de MatrimonioContacte al Diácono Jorge o uno de los padres para empezar los preparativos; preparaciones necesitan al menos seis meses.

MASS INTENTIONS / INTENCIONES DE LAS MISASMonday, Aug. 37 a.m. Glenn Koenen - 11th anniv.

Tuesday, Aug. 4 - Memorial of St. John Vianney, Priest7 a.m. Bob Kreuzer - 1st anniv.

Wednesday, Aug. 5 - The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major7 a.m. J. Maurice Thro Sr. - 23nd

anniv.6:15 p.m. Vocations for Priesthood

& Religious Life

Thursday, Aug. 6 - Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord7 a.m. Francis Weber

Friday, Aug. 7 - St. Sixtus II, Pope, & Comp., Martyrs; St. Cajetan, Priest7 a.m. Joyce Mersman

Saturday, Aug. 8 - Memorial of St. Dominic, Priest7 a.m. Catherine Meyer

Sunday, Aug. 9 - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time7 a.m. Christine Henderson9:30 a.m. Jim Luebbersnoon Our Parish Family6 p.m. Nettie Dwiggins

We are continuing to move Mass Intentions from our quarantine period as well as our current abbreviated

Mass schedule and will post their reschedule dates as soon as we can. Thank you for your understanding!

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Aug. 2, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

In the Gospel, Jesus says: “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves,” and taking the five loaves and two fish, he blessed them and gave them to the disciples to feed the crowd.

Know that your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to help those living in poverty touches many lives just like the loaves and fishes.

We Thank Each of You...

...for the great love you show to our Borromeo Family.

Contributions for July 25/26...will be in the Aug. 9 bulletin.

Thank you for your understanding!

SCB High School Youth Group (9th-12th graders)

8/2 Dungeons and Dragons Life Night, 7-8:30 p.m. on St. Paul’s Journey in the Acts of the Apostles on Zoom! Look for the Zoom link in Group Me!

SCB Middle School Youth Group (7th and 8th graders)

Edge Nights will be online via Zoom for the time being! See our Instagram for more details.

Saint Charles Borromeo Youth Ministry

@SCBYouthGroup

@scbyouth

MINISTRYYOUTHSt. Charles Borromeo

For more information, please contact Kristin Williams at kristin@borromeoparish.com or 636-946-1893. Email Kristin your name and number to join our GroupMe.

EVENTS AROUND TOWN / EVENTOS ALREDEDOR DE LA CIUDAD

Save the Date: Mary & Mercy RetreatFriday-Saturday, Oct. 23-24, 2020

St. Joseph Catholic Church1355 Motherhead Road, St. Charles, MO 63304

Five conferences with Fr. Michael Gaitley hosted by the Marian Missionaries of Divine MercyLunch with the Marian Missionaries, Mass, Adoration, Divine Mercy Chaplet. $49.95; register at events.marianmissionaries.org. For more info, call 413-944-8500 Ext. 10.

Regístrese para Clases de InglésEl St. Charles Community College (Colegio Comunitario de St Carlos) está comenzando un Programa VIRTUAL de ESL (English as a Second Language) GRATUITO para toda la comunidad inmigrante, mayores de 17 años y que no estén inscritos en la escuela.

Este programa se abrirá VIRTUALMENTE a finales de agosto y estamos ofreciendo preinscripción para todos nuestros programas a partir del ahora. Este programa e s uno de los mejores programas del estado de Missouri.

Los estudiantes interesados en inscribirse DEBEN tener acceso al Internet, Google Chrome y un dispositivo electrónico como, un I-pad, tablet, lap top o computadora en casa.

Todos son bienvenidos en el programa ESL, pero el requisito estricto es participar en la clase virtualmente.

Pre-Registrarse ahora y comienza a aprender desde casa a https://bit.ly/SCCCclasesdeingles

Annual Silver & Gold Wedding Jubilee MassSunday, Oct. 11, 2:30 p.m.

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis 4431 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108

Mass Celebrant: Archbishop Mitchell T. RozanskiAre you celebrating 25, 50, or over 50 years of marriage during 2020? Register for the annual Jubilee Mass! Visit archstl.org/jubilee or call 314-792-7598. Couples registered by Sept. 11 will have their names and wedding date in the program.

77th Novena to Our Lady of the Snowsnow through Wednesday, Aug. 5

Mass begins at 7:30 p.m. each nightNational Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

Each evening of the Novena includes Mass, special music, and prayers, Scripture reflections and praying the rosary. For more information or to register, call 618-394-6276 or go to snows.org.

St. Joseph/Josephville 8th Annual Craft FairSaturday, Aug. 15

We are excited to provide a farmer’s market-style outdoor craft fair this year! We are working on a layout that provides maximal spacing and ensure everyone’s safety and health. Registration is open until Aug. 10. Cost of $50 includes a 10’ x 10’ area. Email to stjojocraftfair@gmail.com to request an application.

Fish Fry at St. Joseph/JosephvilleAug. 7, 4:30-7 p.m.

1410 Josephville Rd., WentzvilleDRIVE THRU ONLY! $10 (cash only) meals include three pieces of fish, chips, slaw, and applesauce. For more info, call 636-332-6676.

Good Shepherd Arts Online Trivia EventFriday, Aug. 14, 7-9 p.m.

from the comfort of your home Tickets are $80 for a "virtual table" of 8 or $10 per person if you would like us to match you up with some new friends. Traditional trivia will be blended with some artful themes. Go to www.goodshepherdarts.org/virtual-trivia-night or call 314-769-9802 to register or for more information.

Good Shepherd Arts Center Virtual ExhibitGSAC is currently hosting "Creative Response: the Fine Art of First Responders." You can view this exhibit through Sunday, Aug. 16 at www.goodshepherdarts.org/virtual-gallery.

The Young Adult Group is open to anyone in their 20’s or 30’s. We are a ministry for young people to build community and grow in faith. Email Kristin Williams at kristin@borromeoparish.com.

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Join us on Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. over Zoom for Jackbox Games and prayer! Email Kristin for the Zoom link or find it on our Facebook Group: St. Charles Borromeo Young Adult Group.