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A Note from Fr. Molini

Posted on October 03, 2024 in: Parish-wide Announcements

A Note from Fr. Molini
Picnic Weekend Thanks to the many volunteers and parishioners who contributed time, effort and sweat to prepare for our parish picnic.  I marvel at the scope and size of the picnic---really, I think it’s the largest parish picnic I’ve seen.  It is an indication of the pride ...

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Beware of Scam Emails/Text Messages

Posted on September 19, 2024 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Often we receive phone calls from parishioners who have received emails or text messages that appear to be from Fr. Molini, other priests, or rectory staff requesting you to contact them (usually "discreetly" or with a "delicate matter") and possibly to p...

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2024 St. Gabriel Parish Picnic

Posted on August 08, 2024 in: Parish-wide Announcements

The Annual St. Gabriel Parish Picnic will be held on October 4th & 5th 2024. Be sure to mark your calendar and start making your online purchases now. Click on the "2024 St. Gabriel Parish Picnic" title above to view flyers for additional information.       Click H...

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Mass Schedule

Posted on May 03, 2024 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Mass Schedules for St. Gabriel and St. Raphael Parishes With the implementation of our new pastoral structure, keeping a full schedule of Masses, Confessions, and other liturgical events has to be coordinated with the new availability of clergy.  In the past, three full-time priests were ass...

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Lenten Adoration Opportunity

Posted on February 06, 2024 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be available every Tuesday during the Lenten Season in St. Gabriel church. We will begin at 9am and end around 9pm with Benediction. All are welcome to pray at any time, but we do need at least 2 people to be present for each hour of the day. There is ...

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Vocation Chalice Program - Fall 2024 Update!

Posted on November 21, 2023 in: Parish-wide Announcements

To promote family prayer and awareness of vocations to the priesthood the Vocation Chalice Program has been reinstated on Sundays at the 10 am Mass. Each week the priest celebrating Mass will call the family to the altar after communion to receive the Chalice and prayers for the week. The family ...

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Holy Hour December 31 & Midnight Mass January 1

Posted on December 20, 2022 in: Parish-wide Announcements

We all want to start the year off in the correct way, don't we? Why not end the year with Our Lord and begin the new one on the right foot?   This year, we at St. Gabriel are offering a holy hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament starting at 11pm on Dec. 31, 2022.  The hou...

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Hallow Prayer App

Posted on December 01, 2022 in: Parish-wide Announcements

St. Gabriel The Archangel has partnered with Hallow to provide every parishioner FREE access to all of Hallow’s prayer content. Hallow is the #1 Catholic app worldwide and includes over 5,000 audio-guided sessions designed to help you grow closer to God and develop a daily habit of praye...

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Gift Cards for the Holidays

Posted on November 17, 2022 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Gift Cards for the Christmas Holidays  Purchase gift cards through RaiseRight.com for your holiday shopping and gift giving.  Check out this link to the holiday gift guide for gift giving inspiration! 2022HolidayGiftGuide   How to order   Already have an account?&n...

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The St. Gabriel Class of 2023 is selling Poinsettias

Posted on November 14, 2022 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Please consider supporting the 8th grade by purchasing a beautiful, festive flower. Poinsettias are available in the following colors: red, white, and pink; and the following sizes: 4 ($10), 6 ($15), 8 ($20), and 10 ($25) inches. Orders close on Friday, November 18th at 11:59 pm. Poinsettia or...

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All Things New - Listening Sessions

Posted on September 15, 2022 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Thanks to all of you who have participated in the All Things New surveys and provided data and feedback over the past few months. The information has been enlightening, educational and fruitful as we continue to ask ourselves what our parishes, ministries and institutions need to look like in order ...

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Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching

Posted on September 08, 2022 in: Parish-wide Announcements

All are invited to take part in a Bible Study on the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching DATES:  Once a month on Tuesday June 28 August 2 August 30 September 27 November ?? December 27 TIME:  7:00 pm LOCATION:  Fireplace room in the Rectory basemen...

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All Things New - Two Question Survey

Posted on August 11, 2022 in: Parish-wide Announcements

2 Minute Survey:  Parish Feedback on Evangelization and Outreach As we continue this journey of All Things New, we are asking for your input regarding which Evangelization and Outreach priorities St. Gabriel the Archangel parish should emphasize.  You will find just two questions below,...

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All Things New Report to Parishioners

Posted on August 11, 2022 in: Parish-wide Announcements

All Things New Report to Parishioners This past spring, parishioners across the Archdiocese of St. Louis were invited through their parish to share their thoughts, reflect on their spiritual growth as well as provide parish leadership with invaluable insight regarding their parish’s strengt...

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Triduum Services

Posted on April 14, 2022 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Last Oppurtunity for Confession during Holy Week : Good Friday following the 3:00pm service Triduum Services at St. Gabriel Holy Thursday                  April 14: Chrism Mass 10:00 am at Cathedral Basilica Mass of Last Supper  &n...

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2022 St. Gabriel Lenten Fish Fry

Posted on April 11, 2022 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Last Fish Fry for 2022 - April 15 Check out our menu options. Please contact Holy Name Society via email at stgabehns@gmail.com with any questions. We are looking forward to another successful Fish Fry season!  

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“Building on Our Past – Securing Our Future” Program

Posted on January 20, 2022 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Thank you for celebrating Commitment Sunday with us this weekend. Your commitment to our parish through our “Building on Our Past – Securing Our Future” Program will continue to bring life to our community. If completing your Commitment Card was not possible at Mass, you may click ...

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Christmas Season Mass Schedule

Posted on December 16, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Christmas 2021 All of the services will be live streamed; go to the home page of the parish website to view. Christmas Mass Schedule Friday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Vigil, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 11:00pm Saturday, December 25 - Christmas Day, 8:00am & 10:00am Friday, December 31...

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Children’s Liturgy Is Returning January 9!

Posted on December 16, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Children’s Liturgy Is Returning January 9!
Children’s Liturgy offers a time for young children (age 3 thru 2nd grade) to gather with adult volunteers for their own, age-specific Liturgy of the Word. The children will be called up at the 9:00 am Sunday Mass after the opening prayer, proceed to the school cafeteria for the lesson, and re...

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Thanksgiving Reflection

Posted on November 11, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Thanksgiving is upon us, and it brings me to reflect on all the blessings in my life! When we were children, our parents started teaching the basics.  We were taught to say “please” when we wanted something and “thank you” upon receiving a blessing. It was not some...

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2021 Parish Picnic - Thank You!

Posted on October 21, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Thank you to the St. Louis Hills community for its support of our 2021 Parish Picnic. We understand the disruption caused by the street closures and increased traffic.  As a token of our appreciation, St. Gabriel the Archangel arranged for a trimming of the holiday lights tree. It looks fantast...

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Food and Fuel for Life - Collection now through August 1

Posted on July 27, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

It's time again to collect for the FOOD and FUEL program! Place any donations you have in the baskets at the church exits through Sunday August 1.  Reminder too, any monetary donations can be put in the rectory mail slot in an envelop marked Food For Life. The donations this month wil...

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Tuesdays with Fr. Mark

Posted on July 27, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Tuesdays with Fr. Mark Bother the Father is Back By Popular Demand:) We have decided, based on the interest over Lent, to resurrect Bother the Father every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm.  We will meet either under the pergola, the rectory basement, or in the front of school under the new a...

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Return to Mass - Lifting of Dispensation

Posted on June 17, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Dear Parishioners, Welcome and God Bless you!  Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski is lifting the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation beginning on July 1, 2021.  I, along with Archbishop Rozanski, welcome the Christian faithful of St. Gabriel the Archangel to return to reg...

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LIVE Stream Masses

Posted on May 13, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Check out the LIVE Stream Facebook page.   St.Gabriel the Archangel Mass LIVE Stream Don't have a FaceBook account? LIVE Steam on St. Gabriel the Archangel YouTube Channel We will LIVE Stream Masses at the following times: Sundays 9:00 am - Facebook and...

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Guidelines for Observing Social Distancing for the Celebration of Mass

Posted on May 01, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Follow the link below for the Archdiocese of St. Louis Mandates And Directives related to Covid 19 Coronavirus COVID-19 Mandates and Directives   Before Mass Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski leaves in place the general dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation&nb...

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Mother's Day Gift Bag

Posted on April 29, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

  Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9. Each year St. Gabriel LIFE Group, with the help of our generous parishioners, provides Mother's Day gift bags to women served by Our Lady's Inn, Good Shepherd Children and Family Services, and Birthright Counseling. If you wish to donate items ...

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Parish Board of Education Candidate Submission

Posted on March 27, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

The St. Gabriel Board of Education is looking for qualified candidates to run for the open positions on the Board.   Are you an active parishioner or school parent with an interest in contributing to St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish and Catholic School?  Are you sincerely interested in ...

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Use FORMED to access True Reformers and additional Catholic content

Posted on March 04, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Use FORMED to access Catholic videos, audios and ebooks! FORMED.org is an online service for accessing thousands of Catholic videos, audios and ebooks On Demand anytime, anywhere! As a member, you will have access to entertaining movies, inspiring audio talks, informative bible studies, and ...

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40 Days for Life this Lent

Posted on March 04, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

What are you doing this Lent? Would you like to join us in prayer during the 40 Days for Life this Lent?  The 40 Days for Life starts on Ash Wednesday and goes through the 40 days of Lent.  Sign up for one of those 40 days to pray for the Dignity of all Human Life.  Maybe a sp...

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School News

Posted on February 18, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

This Lent, as we focus on the three actions-pray, fast, and give alms, the school will be collecting for the CRS Rice Bowl program. There are Rice Bowls at the entrances to the church if you would like to participate as well. See below for more information about the program and for additional resour...

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Ash Wednesday - Special Considerations due to Covid

Posted on February 11, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Please note the special consideration due to concerns about Covid-19 as we observe Ash Wednesday on February 17. The Vatican has requested that priests should sprinkle the ashes on the heads of the faithful, so that there is no contact from tracing the cross in ash on the forehead. As w...

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Rectory Hours and Guidelines

Posted on February 11, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

GUIDELINES for Visiting the Rectory Need to Visit the Rectory? Here are some Guidelines.  We are requesting your cooperation in order to keep visitors and our rectory and church staff safe and healthy: All visitors to the church and rectory who are not fully vaccinated, please ...

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Notes from our Parish Nurse - Covid Vaccine Registration

Posted on February 11, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Covid Vaccine Registration Missouri is currently in Phase 1A and 1B, tier 1 and 2 for covid vaccines. There is still however, a shortage of vaccines and distribution resources. People unable to get a shot through their employer can complete online pre-registration forms from county health departm...

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Try Faith Direct

Posted on February 04, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

This new year is filled with hope and promise – opportunities abound to grow our vital ministries, explore new ways to share the good news of Christ’s love, and reflect His care and mercy to those in need throughout the community. To continue to make a difference in 2021, St. Gabriel The...

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Help through St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Gabriel

Posted on February 04, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Gabriel is here to help. If you or anyone you know are experiencing a need, please call our hotline at 314-881-1100 The SVDP Blue Donation Bins are still in operation. Donated items are collected regularly.   Thank you for giving ! You are a ...

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The St. Louis Review

Posted on January 21, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

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Let us Pray for Vocations

Posted on January 02, 2021 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life: Any young man interested in the priesthood or any young person interested in the religious life is encouraged to contact the Pastor or one of the deacons at 314-353-6303 or to contact the Archdiocesan Vocation Office 314-792-6460. All Catholics a...

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Current Email Addresses and Phone Numbers

Posted on December 17, 2020 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Update Contact Information Current Phone Number? Does our Church database have your family contact information correct?  Did you DROP your landline phone and only use your cell phone?  Please update your information so the parish has a way to contact you. Current Email Address? D...

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First Tuesday Month - Exposition/Adoration/Benediction

Posted on October 01, 2020 in: Parish-wide Announcements

The First Tuesday of the Month for Exposition/Adoration/Benediction has resume! Each month on the first Tuesday. we begin with Exposition at 2:00 pm.  Adoration continues until 7:00 pm with Benediction.  If your schedule permits, please stop by for a brief period of devotion.  It i...

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Stewardship - Time - St. Gabriel Adoration Society

Posted on September 17, 2020 in: Parish-wide Announcements

All parishioners are invited to join the St. Gabriel Adoration Society and spend at least one hour a month in church in prayer. All levels of commitment are welcome. Taking advantage of the gift of adoration is one of the best ways to draw closer to God. A holy hour is simply spending time in the...

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Music and the Sacred Liturgy

Posted on September 17, 2020 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Our parish Director of Sacred Music, Mary Beth Wittry, has created some interesting YouTube videos. Did you ever wonder how the Liturgical Year works? Check out ~ YouTube Mary Beth Wittry ~ for short videos on liturgy and liturgical music.   Here is a direct link to Mary Be...

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Posted on August 06, 2020 in: Parish-wide Announcements

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS—RCIA  This September we will again start the process for men and women who are inquiring about the Catholic Faith. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process through which adults enter into the Catholic faith. RCIA is a spiritual...

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Safe Environment - Prevent and Protect Program Information

Posted on March 19, 2020 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Please visit the Safe Environment page on our Parish Website to review the latest information from the Archdiocese of St.  Louis - Office of Child and Youth Protection.  Safe Environment Program

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College Students - Connect with your Newman Center

Posted on January 23, 2020 in: Parish-wide Announcements

College students, parents and grandparents of college students connect with your Newman Center and campus ministry before you leave for college.   The Newman Centers are NOT notified by colleges that Catholic students are on campus so many college students never locate their Catholic mi...

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Bulletin Deadlines and Rectory Office Hours

Posted on December 19, 2019 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Early Bulletin Deadlines Due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the bulletin publisher has issued early submission deadlines. Please note: Articles for December 22 bulletin must be submitted no later than Noon on Wednesday, December 11. Articles for December 29 b...

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Calling All Musicians!

Posted on September 19, 2019 in: Parish-wide Announcements

The St. Gabriel Parish Choir sings each Sunday at the 11:00 Mass, and rehearses each Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.  We are always in need of a few more tenors and basses, especially.  Musical reading is definitely a plus, but many quick learners with good ears do very well and l...

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A note from Fr. Mark Madden

Posted on July 18, 2019 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Hello St. Gabriel Family,           My name is Fr. Mark Madden.  I was just ordained a bit over a month ago by Archbishop Robert Carlson.  I was born in St. Mary Magdalen Parish in St. Louis, but we moved to Immaculate Heart of Mary in S...

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“HELLO!” from Monsignor Simon

Posted on July 18, 2019 in: Parish-wide Announcements

For those of you wondering, “Who is the senior priest saying Mass at St. Gabriel’s these days?”, I am Monsignor Joseph Simon.  As a matter of fact, I am newly-retired and very excited to be in-residence at the rectory.  I grew up a few miles north of St. Louis Hills in th...

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Resurrection Choir

Posted on May 18, 2019 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Do you wish to be part of a ministry that gives a visible presence of support to those attending funerals? Then come and sing in the Resurrection Choir.  There are no rehearsals.  Just come and gather in the pews in front of Mary’s statue.  You will get a call 2-3 days before...

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St. Gabriel’s Young Families Group

Posted on March 02, 2019 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Did you know that St. Gabriel’s has a Young Family Group? The St. Gabriel Young Families Group is an informal group of parish families with children under the age of six. Our goal is to connect families with young children to the Church and each other. The group organizes several social events...

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St. Gabriel’s Nursery at 9:00am Mass

Posted on September 28, 2018 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Do you spend most of Mass chasing a toddler? Do you struggle to hear the homily from the cry room? Parent volunteers within the Young Families Group offer the parish nursery every Sunday morning so that parents of young children are able to attend mass in peace. This is a unique, free and under-u...

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Vincentian in Prayer

Posted on August 11, 2018 in: Parish-wide Announcements

BE A VIP!  VINCENTIAN IN PRAYER! WE NEED YOUR HELP! Prayer is a vital aspect of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Prayer guides us. Prayer sustains us. Prayer leads us to trust in Divine Providence. Prayer keeps us focused on how we are called to build community with our neighbors a...

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Beyond Sunday Campaign

Posted on November 21, 2016 in: Parish-wide Announcements

Beyond Sunday is an Archdiocesan-wide campaign being conducted by the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri to support and strengthen Catholic Education throughout the Archdiocese of St. Louis. In 2011, Archbishop Robert J. Carlson introduced “Alive in Christ!&rdquo...

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