The Parish Finance Committee:

Finance Committee is made up of six members who also serve a three-year term. Members of the Finance Committee are direct appointments by the pastor. One third of the Committee is appointed each year. The Finance Committee sets budgets and tuition rates for the school, does long-range financial planning and oversees balance sheets. The Finance Committee meets quarterly for review of parish budget and reports from parish bookkeeper and once a year for tuition setting. Members of the finance committee are sent copies of monthly reconciliation's via e-mail from the parish bookkeeper. The Parish Finance Chairperson is Kathy Fritz/636-926-8111.

1. Annual Catholic Appeal: This use to be called Archdiocesan Development Appeal.  A group of parishioners organize and conduct the ACA in our parish each spring.  The appeal is archdiocesan-wide with all parishes participating.  It is the major source of funding for many Archdiocesan programs. Volunteers are needed for contacting parishioners, solicitations, and forwarding the funds collected. Contact John Dougherty/636-947-2401 or Rusty Waymire/636-946-1925.

2. Pastoral Staff: This group consists of the pastor, deacon(s), DRE, parish liturgists, and professionally trained volunteers who administer decisions made by the parish council and finance committee. Contact Fr. Ryan/636-946-6799.

3. Bingo: This is the other major fundraiser for the parish.  It is held every Friday evening.  Workers are needed for food preparation and selling cards, set-up and clean-up. Volunteers work once every eight weeks.   Contact Karen Vossenkemper/636-936-1206 or Lori Ule/636-441-4643.

1. Adult Faith Formation: Throughout the year St. Robert sponsors various programs or events to further the understanding of the faith of adults.  The Adult Education Committee welcomes new members.  This committee schedules and organizes these events.  This committee meets on an as-needed basis. Contact Jan McArthur/636-724-2435.

2. Parish School: Parish operates a Regional School in conjunction with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. For information about the school contact the Principal, Mr. William Braun, Jr./636-946-6716 or www.setonscene.org.  (See also “Why Our Parish Has A School” in this publication.)

a. School Board: School Board:  The School Board represents the parents of children in our school and sets policy for the school in accordance with the Archdiocesan Guidelines.  Their meeting is on the first Monday of the Month at 7:00p.m. For more information, contact Mike Clemens/636-441-9732.

 

b. Home and School Association: This association exists for the purpose of helping parents and teachers acquire an ongoing understanding and appreciation of a catholic education.  The purpose and objectives of the association is to: 1) provide a channel of communication between parents and school; 2) provide added value services to the school; 3) support (not establish) the rules, regulations and administration of the school.  Contact Kim Shea/636-947-0764.

 

c. School Volunteers: Many volunteer opportunities exist for those willing to volunteer. Contact Mr. William Braun, Jr./636-946-6716.

 

3. Parish School of Religion: Parish School of Religion assists parents in the religious education of the their children who have decided to send their children to public schools by providing classes with texts approved by the Archdiocese.  Paid catechists teach children in Grades One to Eight on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Registration is required. Contact Carol Breckle/636-946-6461.

4. Junior High Youth Group (Young Catholics in Action): This group meets monthly to explore one of our faith stories in games, activities, and prayer.  Social and/or service activities are also scheduled monthly when possible.  The group is open to non-catholic friends and is guided by adult leaders.  Contact Donna Noonan/636-928-5487 or Donna Seckfort/636-928-9364.

5. St. Robert Teen Ministry - YGOD (Youth Gathered Over Dinner): High school-aged teens are invited to join us on Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Youth Room for faith sharing and scripture study.  On the third Thursday we share a simple meal together.  This group sings at the 5:00 p.m. Saturday Mass every other week, practicing on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The annual float trip has become a much-anticipated event, and the group does extensive fundraising in order to be able to attend the National Catholic Youth Conference in odd-numbered years.  This group seeks to become a peer ministry including leadership development.  Contact Carol Breckle/636-946-6461.

6. Marriage Encounter: Marriage Encounter is designed to give married couples the opportunity to examine their lives together.  It begins with a weekend retreat and is followed up by optional programs of sharing and enrichment.  Contact Frank and Laurie Fitzgerald/636-939-9489.

7. Book Discussion Club: This discussion meets on the first Thursday of the month, February through June and September through December.  Members choose the books read.  Topics are chosen cover a wide variety. Contact Terri Loeffler/636-946-8815.

1. Liturgy Committee: The Liturgy Committee operates as a subgroup of the Pastoral Staff Meetings.  They plan seasonal, ordinary and special liturgies.  The Committee schedules Eucharistic Ministers, Ministers of Hospitality, and Lectors.  They coordinate the music program with the parish organists and choir directors, and do in-service training as needed. Contact Fr. Ryan/636-946-6799.

a. Eucharistic Ministers: :  Men and women of the parish are chosen to assist the priests in the distribution of Holy Communion.  They are trained and make a commitment to serve the parish at the various worship services.  You must be at least 18 years old and a practicing Catholic.  Some Eucharistic Ministers also take Communion to the sick in their homes or to nursing homes within the parish boundaries. Contact Jan McArthur/636-724-2435.

 

b. Hospitality Ministers: This group assists the parish by their help in seating the congregation, collection of the parishioners’ offerings, and providing other services as needed during and after the worship service. Contact any Hospitality Minister to become a member of this group.

 

c. Lectors: These teens, men, and women proclaim the scriptures at Mass and at prayer services.  Training is given and lectors are scheduled on a rotating basis. Contact Jan McArthur/636-724-2435.

 

d. Choirs: The Children’s and Teen Choirs alternate singing at the Saturday evening Mass, 9:30 a.m. is the Adult Choir, and the 11:30 a.m. is the Contemporary Choir.  Practices are held on Monday  nights for the Adult and Teen Choirs, and Wednesday nights for the Children’s Choirs.  Contact Michelle Holbrook/636-946-5309 for Children’s Choir, or Tim Aubuchon/636-947-0429 for Teen and Adult choirs.

 

e. Cantors: Cantors lead the music at the Masses when there is no choir. Training is given. Contact Tim Aubuchon/636-947-0429.

 

2. Instruction in the Catholic Faith (RCIA): This program is for those wishing to know more about the Catholic faith, whether un-baptized members of another Church or baptized Catholics who have not been educated in the practice of their faith.  Sponsors and team members are needed to journey with the inquirers.  The program is directed by Fr. Ryan/636-946-6799.

3. Rite of Christian Initiation of Children: This program parallels the RCIA, but is geared to children who have not been baptized, who have been baptized in another denomination, or who were baptized as Catholics but never given instructions.  Individual programs are set up depending on the age level and needs. Contact Fr. Ryan/636-946-6799.

5. Marriage Preparation Team: This couple-to-couple instruction program prepares engaged couples for Marriage through shared conversations with a trained married couple.  Four meetings are held in the host couple’s home.  Host couples are sought. Contact Fr. Ryan/636-946-6799.

6. Liturgy of the Word for Children: During the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass from September to May Children in First through Sixth Grades are encouraged to attend the Liturgy of the Word for children.  They are dismissed from Massto a classroom where trained, adult volunteers lead them through the Scripture readings of the day from the Children’s Lectionary.  Children recite the responsorial psalm and listen to a short homily on their level. There is no charge and no registration. Contact Carol Breckle/636-946-6461.

7. Altar Society: This group takes turns preparing the church for worship services by filling holy water fonts, replacing votive candles, changing altar linens, dusting, washing linens, and light cleaning.  Contact Yvonne Tihen/636-946-2149.

8. Altar Servers: Young men and women from Fifth Grade through High School are encouraged to assist the priest at the altar for Mass, prayer services, funerals, and weddings. Training is given. Contact Fr. Ryan/636-946-6799.

9. Prayer Hot Line: Volunteers have offered to pray for the personal intentions of anyone in need.  People are needed to act as the prayer partners.  You receive the intentions either by phone or e-mail. What you pray, how often you pray, and where you pray are up to you.  Contact Dorothy Brune/636-947-7597.

1. Men's Club: Membership in the Men’s Club is open to all males of the parish who have reached their 16th birthday.  Their main purpose is to do repairs for the parish, to do some fundraising for projects of the parish, and to have the chance to socialize with each other. Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall.  Contact George Tihen/636-946-2149.

2. St. Roberts Ladies Council: The purpose of this organization is to bring the ladies of the parish together in a spirit of willingness to assist in the spiritual and material needs of the Parish and to promote the ideals of Christian Community among it members.  They meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Parish Hall at 7:00 p.m.  Contact Carolyn Rose/636-723-4992.

3. Knights of Columbus: Membership in the St. Robert Bellarmine Council #12037 is open to all practicing Catholic men, 18 years or older. The regular members meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Members participate in a wide range of activities, including Church, community, council, family, youth, membership, and “For the Fun of It” activities.  Contact Mark Stein/636-946-1080.  There is also a Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus.  They meet at the same time as the Men’s Organization.  Women who belong to the Ladies Auxiliary must have a family member who belongs to Knights of Columbus:  Contact Donna Ardolino/636-447-8163.

4. St. Vincent de Paul Society: This group of men and women work to help the poor of the area.  Members answer the phone line, case manage each call, raise funds to help the poor, and do follow-up record keeping to aid in the distribution of funds on an equitable basis. Contact Dan Florian/636-447-0147.

5. Funeral Hospital Committee: This group coordinates a meal for the family of a deceased parishioner immediately following the funeral.  People are needed to prepare and donate food, coordinate and serve the meal.  Contact Joan Krekeler/636-723-2086 or Kathy Weber/636-724-2704.

6. Bereavement Ministry Team: This newly formed team offers a four-weekseries that addresses the journey of loss and healing.  The series is offered several times during the year.  Information is also sent to the families after the death of a loved one for personal reflection.  Finally, the team coordinates the All Souls Day Remembrance Ceremony on November 2nd of each year.  Contact Ann Marie Wyrsch/ 636-724-8942.

7. Health Care Ministry: This committee is made up of volunteer nurses from the parish.  Its goals are to 1) serve as a resource and point of referral for health related community information, and 2) to provide education and empowerment to individuals and families to make informed health care decisions.  Some of the services provided by the committee include:  periodic workshops, blood pressure screenings after weekend Masses, health care hotline, and referrals to community resources.  Contact: Eleanor Caldwell/636-946-7511.

8. Legion of Mary: The Legion of Mary was founded on September 7, 1941 by Frank Duff.  It is a movement of lay people who propose to make faith the aspiration of their family lives.  They promote devotion to Mary and love for her Son, Jesus Christ.  The members of the Legion of Mary spread the Catholic faith by evangelization.  Meetings are at 9:00 a.m. in the Lounge on Thursdays. Contact Jane Grawe/636-922-7785.

9. St. Robert Quilters: On Tuesday mornings, these ladies enjoy one another’s company and provide magnificent quilting creations for the Parish.  Contact Helen Illy/636-724-0644.

10. Stiches for Life: This group shares God’s gift of crocheting, knitting, sewing, and quilting.  We pass our projects made with prayers onto communities of need, illness and babies.  For more information, contact Jeanne Puscian/636-946-7047.

11. Pro-Life: St. Robert believes in the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.  Various activities are planned throughout the year.  Consult the bulletin for the activities or anyone who would like to work for this cause, please call Lloyd or Dot Billing/636-922-7785.

12. Athletic Association: The mission of the Athletic Association is to provide organized sporting programs in a recreational environment for all children in the parish.  Any person that has a child playing in our programs is recognized as a member of the Athletic Association with full voting rights. The Athletic Board is composed of five members; president, two vice-presidents, treasurer, and secretary. There are also four coordinators of the following sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, and Baseball/Softball/T-Ball. Other positions include field maintenance, equipment managers, and concession stand coordinators.  Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.  Join us!  Contact Tim Josten/636-926-3097.

13. Cub Scouts: This program is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America Program.  Only a Cub Scout troop is available. Contact John Berger/636-949-3809.

14. Daisies/Brownies/Girl Scouts: These programs are affiliated with the Girl  Scouts of America Program.  Local programs are available for girls Grades K through 12.  Daisies (K), Brownies (1-3), Juniors (4-6), Cadets (7-9) and Seniors (10-12). Contact Donna Noonan/636-928-5487.