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A Note from Fr. Molini

Posted on February 07, 2025 in: Parish-wide Announcements

A Note from Fr. Molini

Thanks Msgr. Simon

As was noted a couple of weeks ago, Msgr. Simon has decided it is time to move to Regina Cleri, the retirement facility for St. Louis Priests.  His years of service at both St. Gabriel and St. Raphael have been gifts of grace to us all, particularly those of us who have lived with him.  Given his schedule (which includes a well-deserved vacation in late February) I wanted to provide a time for people at both parishes to bid farewell to him. 

At St. Raphael, on Tuesday, February 25, Msgr. Simon will celebrate the 8:00 am Mass and we will have coffee and doughnuts in the Rectory after Mass for all who wish to join us. 

At St. Gabriel, on Wednesday, February 26, Msgr. Simon will celebrate the 8:00 am Mass and we will have coffee and doughnuts in the Rectory after Mass for all who wish to join us. 

Any notes of thanks can be sent to either parish and he will receive them.  His new address after March 1, 2025 will be: 

            Rev. Msgr. Joseph Simon

            Regina Cleri Residence

            10 Archbishop May Drive

            St. Louis, MO  63119

Lent is coming…although later than usual

Because the date of Easter moves each year, sometimes we find ourselves almost wondering if Lent will begin…and it will.  Just later this year.  Ash Wednesday is on March 5th so make plans now to attend Mass and your Lenten intentions.

Masses on Ash Wednesday will be at 6:00 am, 8:00 am, 12 Noon, and 6:00 pm at St. Gabriel.

St. George Award

Congratulations to Father Robert Lawson, who was awarded the St. George emblem at the Religious Awards Presentation at the Cathedral Basilica on Sunday, February 2, 2025.  This award is given to members of the laity and clergy, Scouters and non-Scouters alike, who have made significant and outstanding contributions to the spiritual development of Catholic youths through Scouting. Father Lawson continues to dedicate his life to sharing and promoting the Catholic Faith through Scouting and the Parish Community.

Building Bright Futures

Through the generosity of our parishioners, we have reached 5.1 million dollars in our effort to raise 5.5 million dollars so we can see the goal…but we need everyone to participate.  Please, if you have been holding off making your pledge, we need your help to reach the goal. While many of helped, there is still a significant number of parishioners who have not responded.  NOW is the time to make a pledge.  Your parish needs you now.