Ministry | Contact | Phone Number | E-mail Address | Notes | . |
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| Deacon Gary Meyerkord | 636-397-1440 | | This preparation is for those who have graduated from the eighth grade, but have not yet been confirmed. While we usually encourage the reception of this sacrament when a person is in eighth grade, sometimes this is not possible due to sickness, non-involvement, or moving to another parish. Preparation includes a clear understanding of all the sacraments, and a candidate’s willingness to live the Christian faith.
| Parish Community Life |
| Elizabeth Pugh | 636-397-5318 | | This committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every other month (7 pm). Its focus is to evaluate, plan, and implement adult opportunities not covered by other parish committees. Some of the programs offered are for parents, seniors, small church communities, seasonal days. To develop a life of faith for parishioners is the primary concern of this committee’s members. | Parish Community Life |
| Kate McCoy | 636-397-4216 | | This program provides members of the parish with an opportunity to prepare for Christmas by remembering persons and families less fortunate than themselves, and by purchasing a gift item for them. Volunteers are needed to help organize this program, and to distribute gifts to those in need.
| Parish Community Life |
| Emily Shull | 636-397-1440 ext. 226 | | This ministry serves all high school age parishioners. There are several activities to be involved in over the year. We meet every other Sunday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm for social gatherings, discussion, service, music, and prayer. Other activities include yearly retreats and service trips, e.g., Luke 18 and the Mexico Service Trip. Check the bulletin for specific meeting times or sign up for our e-mail notifications via shulle@allsaints-stpeters.org. | Children-Youth-Young Adults |
| Sally Baumbach | 636-397-3822 | | This committee provides education, awareness, and resources concerning the social justice teachings of the Catholic Church for the purpose of enabling our parish to grow in its commitment to care for the vulnerable and to become advocates for peace and justice. Members of the committee meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month (7:00pm). | Parish Community Life |
| Tom & Sue Filla | 636-278-3740 | | “We are more than a parish, we are a Catholic People.” This group facilitates the Archdiocesan effort to fund many charitable and educational programs all within the Archdiocese. Volunteers work after masses a few weekends each spring distributing pledge cards and making follow-up phone calls. | Parish Community Life |
| Brad & Janet Rigdon | 636-397-6156 | | This program strives to insure that parents are aware of the meaning of baptism in Christian life. Through a process of discussion and instruction, parents’ understanding of the sacrament and experience of belonging to the parish are strengthened. Parishioners of all ages are encouraged to be a part of this program on the 2nd Monday of every month (7:00 pm). | Children-Youth-Young Adults |
| Ann Schappe | 314-397-3636 | | Since 2005 parishioners have been collecting supplies and taking them to the people in St. Peter Claver Parish, which consists of 36 rural villages in the Toledo District, Belize. Seeing the need to help students attend high school, we created a scholarship program that is supported through the generosity of our parishioners. We are developing a MicroLoan program and offer an annual opportunity for parishioners to be missionaries. Our involvement in Belize is building friendships, and changing lives. | Parish Community Life |
| Parish Office | 636-397-1440 ext. 221 | | This committee meets quarterly and is responsible for advising the pastor concerning the maintenance and repair of our parish buildings, and the physical plant in general, including periodic inspection of our properties, and soliciting bids for needed repairs. Interested parishioners, especially those involved in building design and construction, trades, maintenance or business are encouraged to join. If you have any one of the following interests or skills that you would like to contribute for the good of our parish, please call us.
Contracting/Plumbing/ Electrical Work/ Carpentry/Painting
Church Cleaning/ Maintenance of Parish Grounds
Maintenance of Parish Cemetery
| Parish Community Life |
| Nancy Lloyd | 636-240-5306 | | The Catechumenate Program is designed to initiate and welcome new adult members into the Catholic Church and our parish community. Our emphasis is on prayer, scripture, study, and sharing the experience of our faith. Adult initiation in the Catholic Church normally takes place each year during the Easter Vigil or on the Feast of All Saints (November 1st). Members of the parish are invited to participate as catechists and sponsors, or to assist with hospitality. | Parish Community Life |
| Marya Pohlmeier | 636-397-6995 ext. 227 | | Children of Kindergarten age and older who have not received baptism,or have not received religious instruction in our Church are fully initiated through a catechumenate process especially designed for them. Members of the parish are encouraged to participate in the welcoming of these children and their families.
| Children-Youth-Young Adults |
| Marya Pohlmeier | 636-397-1440 ext. 227 or email: pohlmeierm@allsaints-stpeters.org | |
This retreat is offered as a men’s weekend and women’s weekend twice a year, in the fall and in the spring. In order to become involved in this ministry, the first step is to make the retreat itself. Leaflets and registration are found at the exits of the church and gym.
| Parish Community Life |
| Jackie Macher | 636-397-1440 ext. 221 | | Our priests and Eucharistic ministers regularly visit our sick and homebound members as an aid to the healing process, those in need to experience the loving care of our parish, and provide an opportunity for the sacraments to be received. Call when you enter the hospital or if you would like a visit at home. | Parish Community Life |
| Chapin Johnston | 636-278-3795 | | Church is open every Monday from 8:30 am until 8:00 pm for personal prayer, although the Blessed Sacrament is not exposed. Communal prayer for the protection and dignity of all human life, especially for the lives of unborn children, begins at 7:00 pm.
On the First Friday and First Saturday of every month our parish comes together for 12 hours of continuous prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration begins with Evening Prayer at 7:00 pm from the Liturgy of the Hours concluding with Benediction. There are scheduled hours of prayer throughout the night or you may drop by whenever it may be convenient. Adoration ends with Morning Prayer at 7:30 am followed by Mass at 8:00 am.
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| Juanita Brush | 636-397-1047 | | Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist are trained and commissioned to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ during the Mass and to those who are unable to
attend Mass because of sickness or infirmity. Home visits are made on Sundays or during the week | Worship |
| Diane Valentine | 636-397-1440 ext. 304 | | This group provides assistance and advice to the Pastor and Parish Administration in matters of good stewardship of our parish facilities and grounds with regard to maintenance, repair, upgrade, and management of the interior and exterior physical facilities and surrounding grounds. The facilities include the church, school, parish center, parish office, rectory, pavilion, cemetery, and grotto. | Parish Community Life |
| Jay Couch | 636-387-3389 or email: findingconnections@allsaints-stpeters.org | | For those experiencing a job loss, this group meets for mutual support, to share resources and connect with services, but especially to network with others. There are informational presentations to help people hone their skills in job searching. Open discussion is encouraged to share experiences, personal growth, and the spiritual side of the job search. | Parish Community Life |
| Karen Martin or Karen Mesler | 636-379-1472 or 314-220-4390 | | With a special message to those attending Mass on Christmas and Easter, Fr. Don prepares a card. To help him deliver the cards, cheerful parishioners hand them out following all Masses. It's a great way to see folks you know and meet new people while living out our mission of being a welcoming community rooted in the gospel of Jesus. | Worship |
| B. J. Ellison | 636-278-6337 | | This parish service provides a funeral luncheon for friends and families of deceased parish members, former parish members whose funeral Mass is from All Saints, or whose burial is in All Saints Cemetery. The luncheon is served in either the Parish Center or the Firefighters Hall. Volunteers are needed to donate food and/or work the luncheons. | Parish Community Life |
| Cathy Cordonier | 636-2403736 | | This group provides for the ministry of visitation of sick parish members during a hospital stay. The Eucharist is also provided when it is not provided by a hospital chaplain. Volunteers are needed. Training is provided for this ministry. | Parish Community Life |
| Nancy Lloyd | 636-240-5306 | | Welcome to All Saints Catholic Church. There is a great opportunity here at the parish to learn about Catholicism and make your own decision. Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is the education for someone interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church. It is an open invitation to all people to explore God’s call to active faith in Jesus Christ and an opportunity to experience firsthand how Catholics believe and worship. Members of the parish are also invited to become members of the team in teaching, sponsoring and supporting those who are becoming Catholic. | Parish Community Life |
| Stan & Donna Mundwiller | 636-970-1656 | shulle@allsaints-stpeters.org | Ministry program for all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students that is a FUN way to learn about Christ, worship, and prayer. Our Mission Statement is: “God Rocks! Youth Rocks! He is the Rock! – One God, One Youth – Forever with Christ! The Journey with Jesus – faith, fellowship, service. Let’s Rock!” We meet usually on the 4th Friday from September through June (except where holidays fall) from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm in the Parish Center. | Children-Youth-Young Adults |
| Pam Booker | 314-265-6978 | | This is a ministry of public proclamation of the Scriptures. Lectors are trained and commissioned to serve as a part of The Liturgy of the Word during Mass, Reconciliation Services, and other liturgical services planned for the parish. | Worship |
| Lisa Lueddecke | 636-397-2242 or email:nurselise@centurytel.net | | Children ages 4-7 celebrate the first part of Mass during 9 am and 10:30 am Masses in the school building with an age appropriate celebration of the Sunday Scriptures. Those adults who love to share the Mass with children are needed to help one Sunday a Month.
| Children-Youth-Young Adults |
| Currently Vacant Call the Rectory | 636-397-1440 | | This parish Pre-Cana program trains and uses couples who are parish members in the ministry of marriage preparation. Each married couple meets with two to three engaged couples each year, covering over four sessions various aspects of Christian marriage and family life. Training and support for this ministry is provided within the parish on a regular basis. | Parish Community Life |
| Pat Scharr | 636-397-3625 | | "Our Mission Statement"
Maturing Adult Ministry centers on transforming our attitudes about spiritual maturing as we grow in age, grace, and wisdom.
"MAM" focuses on Formation/Education/and Services to parishioners in the areas of retirement transition years, caregivers, elders, and the homebound. New members are welcome and begin with an exciting oreientation course that can be done at home or with others who are new to the ministry. | Parish Community Life |
| Amanda Suchara | 636-397-1440 ext. 302 | | The committee meets every 4th Tuesday of the month (7:00 pm) in the Loretta house. This committee is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the liturgical seasons and makes decisions that influence worship experiences. Conversations unclude but are not limited to: personal faith formation/spiritual development, recruiting and training various liturgical ministers, and decoration/environment for worship. | Worship |
| Diane Valentine | 636-397-1440 ext. 304 | valentined@allsaints-stpeters.org | Money Counters are responsible for accurately counting the collections from the weekend Masses, as well as preparing and making the deposit. The counters work in teams of four or more. Teams rotate each week and normally count once a month. | Parish Community Life |
| Amanda Suchara | 636-397-1440 ext. 302 | | As Director of Liturgy and Music, I would like to take this opportunity to personally invite you and/or other members of your household to join the music ministry here at All Saints. We are very fortunate to have four different music groups involving many people who have committed their time and talent to this most important ministry.
Ministering at the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass is our traditional organ choir. At the 10:30 AM Mass, we have a small ensemble that is comfortable with both traditional and contemporary music. Our 10:30 Gym Ensemble employs a predominately contemporary repertoire. And for those who are available during the week, we have the Resurrection Choir. This choir provides a valuable service to our fellow parishioners and their families at a difficult time by providing music at funeral liturgies. All choirs are always interested in and would welcome new members.
If you are a talented instrumentalist (organist, pianist, flutist, violinist, guitarist, etc..) or cantor we welcome your talents in this capacity as well.
Below is contact and rehearsal information for each of the choirs. Should you desire additional information, please feel free to call either myself or the person in charge of the group in which you have an interest.
9:00 Choir rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings @7:30 pm.
Contact: Paul Foeller @314-838-9097
10:30 Church Choir rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings @7:00 pm.
Contact: Paul Foeller @314-838-9097
10:30 Gym Choir rehearsals are held on Monday evenings @7:00 pm.
Contact: Barb Randazzo @636-397-6587
Resurrection Choir Contact: Marcella Zerr @636-278-3354
No set rehearsal time
Thank you,
Amanda Suchara
| Worship |
| Jackie Macher | 636-397-1440 | | | Parish Community Life |
| Patricia Schaar | 636-397-3625 | | Published four times a year, our newsletter tries to keep parish members informed about our ministries and programs as well as involved in parish life. It is also designed to celebrate and demonstrate how we are being accountable for the use of the time, talent, and treasure that they are investing in our parish. | Parish Community Life |
| Diane Valentine | 636-397-1440 ext. 304 | valentined@allsaints-stpeters.org | On occasion the Parish Office is in need of help in the following areas: Accounting- Bookkeeping Skills/Computer Skills/Clerical Skills. Please let us know if we may call upon you from time to time. | Parish Community Life |
| B.J. Ellison or Jackie Chase | 636-378-6337 or 636-397-4626 | | Parishioners are invited to send requests for prayers of intercession for special needs as well as prayers of thanksgiving. They are also invited to be part of the prayer chain. This ministry emphasizes our connection as brothers and sisters in Christ. | Parish Community Life |
| Amy Licameli | 636-387-0094 | | For those who have the talent with yarn, knitting needles, or crochet hooks, take yarn with you to make prayer shawls wherever you are. Prayer Shawls comfort those experiencing illness such as cancer or those mourning from the loss of a loved one. Completed Prayer Shawls are blessed; they offer a sense of peace and comfort. There are no meetings. For those who are in need of this Hug from God, contact the Parish Office. | Parish Community Life |
| Susan Kroupa | 636-970-6525 | | This committee coordinates our parish respect life programs and activities. If you’re concerned about strengthening the value of human life within our society for the sake of children, including the unborn, the elderly, the disabled, and all persons, you may want to consider joining this committee. | Parish Community Life |
| Marcella Zerr | 636-278-3354 | | This ministry serves those who have experienced the death of a loved one by providing a comforting service during a difficult time in their lives. Besides ministering at funerals, the choir also sings for holidays and special occasions. | Worship |
| Amanda Sachara | 636-397-1440 ext. 302 | sucharaa@allsaints-stpeters.org | Room at the Inn is a project that coordinates with various locations throughout the Metro area to act as host sites for those in need of shelter. Host sites provide volunteers, sleeping accommodations, and meals at least one night a month. Our volunteers provide transportation, dinner and breakfast, fellowship, bathroom and sleeping facilities. There are opportunities for all of us to be enriched by this experience, countless ways to be involved. | Parish Community Life |
| Lucy Fritz-Smith | 636-278-2915 | | This group dedicates themselves to gathering and praying the Rosary every Tuesday from 9 to 11. Following prayer, they make rosaries which are then blessed before distribution. Since 2004, more than 5,500 rosaries have been placed in the church and more than 35,000 have been sent all over the world. | Parish Community Life |
| Marcella Zerr | 636-278-3354 | | This group assists with the cleaning and seasonal decoration of our church, and is responsible for preparations before Mass or other celebrations. | Worship |
| Magda Russell | 636-397-8454 | | This program allows parishioners to reach out to those in need in the area by providing sandwiches to the homeless through the Salvation Army Shelter. The sandwiches are made at home and dropped off at the rectory, where they are picked up by one of the drivers from our parish and taken to the shelter. By providing just 10 sandwiches every couple of months, the contribution of each volunteer household adds up to feed many. | Parish Community Life |
| Amanda Suchara | 636-397-1440 ext. 302 | | A ministry for children (beginning in 5th Grade) assisting the priest and other ministers with the preparation and celebration of Mass and other services. | Worship |
| Carol Deveney | 636-949-0761 | | This program's focus "ask for a little but from many" is to help meet the needs of others. Shopping bags with lists of items that are needed are handed out to parishioners following Masses. Parishioners do the shopping and shop as Jesus would. The filled bags are collected and the items sorted and distributed. The program has offered Jesus shopping opportunities that include canned goods, paper products, baby and clothing items, and dry goods. Some of the recipients of our generous shoppers have been Birthright, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Charles Women's and Children's Crisis Centers, Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service, Karen House in St. Louis, and people in Belize. | Parish Community Life |
| Sally Baumbach or Fred Lloyd | 636-397-3822 or 636-240-5306 | | This committee provides education, awareness, and resources concerning the social justice teachings of the Catholic Church for the purpose of enabling our parish to grow in its commitment to care for the vulnerable and to become advocates for peace and justice. Members of the committee meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month (7:00 pm). | Parish Community Life |
| Marya Pohlmeier | 636-397-1440 ext. 227 | pohlmeierm@allsaints-stpeters.org | Newly formed group to create an environment of inclusion in our Parish for individuals with special needs. It is our desire to welcome these individuals (children or adults) without judgment, to provide spiritual and religious development for them and to stimulate awareness, understanding and acceptance of them into our parish community. | Parish Community Life |
| Delores Piazza or B.J. Ellison | 636-240-8032 or 636-278-6337 | | This newly formed committee helps the parish live out its mission as a welcoming community through hosting receptions. The group assists in developing the plan for the occasional reception, such as an open house or celebration of a special milestone. Receptions are opportunities for sharing our gifts of hospitality through the table decorations, bringing together appropriate refreshments, and serving parishioners. Special Receptions happen only when the need arises so there is no predetermined schedule. The co-chairs gladly receive willing volunteers. | Parish Community Life |
| Carol Chipley | 636-970-3158 | | An organization for the assistance of the poor within our community. Members meet on the 4th Monday of each month (7:00 pm) to plan and coordinate care for individuals and families needing emergency assistance with food, shelter, utilities, clothing, or help with other basic needs.
| Parish Community Life |
| Diane Valentine | 636-397-1440, ext. 304 | | The responsibilities of this committee include the implementation and development of our parish Stewardship Program. The committee promotes on-going education about stewardship as a way of life, and encourages the giving of our time, talent, and treasure as a way of thanking God for our blessings. | Parish Community Life |
| Mike & Anne Schappe | 636-978-4701 | | This committee organizes Hospitality Sunday in the Parish Center after 9:00and 10:30am Masses on the 2nd Sunday of the month (October through May). Its purpose is to provide and informal atmosphere of fellowship among parishioners, welcome visitors and new members to All Saints, answer questions concerning parish activities, and provide an informal forum for parish groups to promote their activities | Parish Community Life |
| Laurie Morman | 636-922-2287 | | From September through May during the 9:00am and 10:30am Masses our parish provides child care for children (ages 6 months-3 years) of parents and families attending Sunday Mass. Children are always welcome in church, but at times parents and families find this service helps them to participate in the liturgy with greater satisfaction. | Children-Youth-Young Adults |
| Laurie Morman | 636-922-2287 | | From September through May during the 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses our parish provides child care for children (ages 6 months-3 years) of parents and families attending Sunday Mass. Children are always welcome in church, but at times parents and families find this service helps them to participate in the liturgy with greater appreciation. | Parish Community Life |
| Amanda Sachara | 636-397-1440 ext 302 | | Each week for our celebration of Mass on Sunday individuals and families are invited to volunteer to bring the gifts of bread, wine, and our week collection to the altar during the Offertory Rite. These gifts symbolize the sacrifices of our parish community which will become the sacrament of our salvation – the Eucharist and the Eucharistic community of our parish. | Parish Community Life |
| Nick Osterholt | 636-561-0615 | | This ministry helps worshippers to be comfortable in our church by providing assistance and information before, during , and after services. As a ministry of hospitality, members strive to personally and warmly welcome those arriving for worship. First impressions are very powerful. Ushers also play an important role during the Offertory and Communion Rites of the Eucharist. | Worship |
| Jeanne Sitz | 636-240-6740 | | VBS is held for one week in June, and provides an opportunity for spiritual outreach for the children in our community (ages 3 years through 4th grade) as well as our parish. In addition to teaching the Bible, time is also spent on arts and crafts, and music. Because of continued growth, volunteers are needed as teachers and helpers with art, music, snacks, and recess. Junior and Senior High students are welcome to volunteer. | Children-Youth-Young Adults |
| Jerry Knobbe | 636-397-1440 | | Special prayers of intercession for those in need and thanksgiving for God’s grace and assistance are offered throughout the parish by the members of our prayer chain. This activity is rooted in our belief that prayer is powerful and that by baptism we are connected with each other as brothers and sisters. | Parish Community Life |
| Diane Valentine | 636-397-1440 ext. 304 | valentined@allsaints-stpeters.org | If you have interests or skills in any one of the following areas and would occasionally like to offer some of your time and talents for the life and welfare of our parish.
Contracting / Electrical Work / Carpentry / Painting / Plumbing / Church Cleaning/Maintenance of Parish Grounds / Maintenance of Parish Cemetery
| Parish Community Life |
| Lois Mounts | 636-240-6863 | | The work of this committee is to develop and implement ways of welcoming new members to our parish and to encourage all members to get to know one another better.
| Parish Community Life |
| Emily Shull | 636-397-1440 ext. 226 | | Are you a young adult between the ages of 18 & 40? Whether you are single or married, you have something to offer All Saints, YOU. Young Adult Ministry is a variety of activities from social gatherings to service in the parish. Any way that we do this as a parish is young adult ministry. You don’t need to be involved in all these events to be a part of Young Adult Ministry and are always invited to any of the events. | Children-Youth-Young Adults |