Prayer in a Time of Loss

As some of you know, John F. Gassner passed away on Friday. John is the father of Sheila Gassner and Laura Dampf. He is the grandfather of David, Andrew, Megan, and Matthew Dampf, as well as Cory, Michelle, Melissa, and Jacob Gassner. You can click here to read the obituary from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Please keep Mr. Gassner and his entire family in your prayers during this difficult time.

-Shannon

Da Vinci Code Information

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding The Da Vinci Code, a best-selling book by Dan Brown, and a hit movie by Ron Howard. While The Da Vinci Code is a work of fiction, there are still a lot of people up in arms about the book's (and the movie's) supposed attack on Christianity. While I think we should defend our faith at all times, I think the anger and bitterness created by opponents of The Da Vinci Code has ultimately led to even greater book sales for Dan Brown and box office receipts for the movie's producers.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has created a very helpful website designed to address some of the "allegations" made in this work. If you've had questions about the book or movie, you may find this website to be very helpful. You can find it by clicking on the link below:

http://www.jesusdecoded.com/

I hope this helps.
-Shannon

Youth Group This Week

Just a reminder the High School Youth Group meets this week from 6-7:30 in the Parish Life Center. Come join us for a great evening of faith, food, and fun! If you've never checked it out, now would be a great time. The teens are getting ready for a very exciting summer. The next few months will include a mission trip to Biloxi, MS, a float trip, and a trip to Six Flags! Hope to see you there.

-Shannon

Congratulations Graduates

Tonight is the graduation ceremony for St. Peter School. These next few weeks will see a lot of graduations, from grade school on through college. I want to take a moment to congratulate all of the graduates. May God be with you, guide you, and bless you as you move on through life.

-Shannon

Upcoming Events

Hello!

Here's what's on the schedule in the next few weeks:

August 2 - High School Youth Group – 6-7:30pm, Parish Life Center
August 14 - Youth Scripture Study – 6:30pm-7:30pm – Parish Life Center
August 16 - High School Youth Group – 6-7:30pm, Parish Life Center
August 28 - Youth Scripture Study – 6:30pm-7:30pm – Parish Life Center
August 30 - High School Youth Group – 6-7:30pm, Parish Life Center

See Ya,
Shannon