Father Edward J. Stanger was born to Albert and Marjorie Stanger June 6, 1964, or as he likes to say, 6/6/64. His mother was one of thirteen children and he was the fifth of five children, one sister and four brothers, all born within a six year period. His father is 93 and his mother was recently received into the arms of Jesus (10/6/2011) at the age of 84 years. Their home was in St. Timothy Parish in Affton. Faith was a big part of the Stanger family. He thought of being a priest when he was a child, but he thought of being many other things too. In later years while attending St. Mary’s High School, he began seriously considering the priesthood. Making his deci- sion, upon graduation he entered College Seminary in 1982. He then completed his education at Kenrick Semi- nary to Ordination on January 12, 1991. His Priestly assignments started as Associate Pas- tor at Sacred Heart in Olde Town Florissant in 1991 to 1995. He was then assigned as Secretary to Archbishop Rigali from 1995 to 1997. He resided at St. Margaret of Scotland in South St. Louis and St. Rapha- el Parish in St. Louis Hills. Following this he was assigned as Associate Pastor to Queen of All Saints in Oakville (1997-2002) and then returned to Sacred Heart in Olde Town Florissant as Pastor 2002 to 2011. He was assigned to be Pastor of Holy Infant Parish in Ballwin in June 2011. Many of his former Sa- cred Heart parishioners attend his Sun- day and weekday Masses here at Holy Infant. He treasures his life as a Priest and loves cele- brating the Sacraments as well as proclaiming the Word of God. He is given opportunity to wrestle connecting faith to life and life to faith. He sees and respects a rich tradition of more than 50 years of faithfulness at Holy Infant. On his first visit to our Adoration Chapel he prayed to build on the faith, hope, and love tradition conveyed. He had a vibrant wel- come and sees us as a loving community parish rich with organizations and ministries. Huge! He en- joys the enthusiasm of members of our youth ministry and the compassion of our more seasoned members. It is a joy to work with two brother priests who are his contemporar- ies. The rectory is never boring, already having had many memora- ble conversations and lots of laugh- ter. It is great to see so many spiritu- al opportunities for men and women starting with the Stephen Ministry, CRHP and the PX90 Men’s Spiritual Enrichment Pro- gram. As for the most challenging task(s) ahead of him, first and foremost would be getting to know the people by name and for them to get to know him. He is one person facing (Continued on page 3) Vol. 7, No. 3 Fall 2011 By JoAnn Dinkelkamp - FATHER STANGER - HOLY INFANT WELCOMES OUR NEW SHEPHERD He sees and respects a rich tradition of more than 50 years of faithfulness at Holy Infant. photo by Don Dinkelkamp
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Father Edward J. Stanger was born to Albert and
Marjorie Stanger June 6, 1964, or as he likes to say,
6/6/64. His mother was one of thirteen children and he
was the fifth of five children, one sister and four brothers,
all born within a six year period. His father is 93 and his
mother was recently received into the arms of Jesus
(10/6/2011) at the age of 84 years. Their home was in St.
Timothy Parish in Affton. Faith was a big part of the
Stanger family.
He thought of being a priest when he was a child,
but he thought of being many other things too. In later
years while attending St. Mary’s High School, he began
seriously considering the priesthood. Making his deci-
sion, upon graduation he entered College Seminary in
1982. He then completed his education at Kenrick Semi-
nary to Ordination on January 12, 1991.
His Priestly assignments started as Associate Pas-
tor at Sacred Heart in Olde Town Florissant in 1991 to
1995. He was then assigned as Secretary to Archbishop
Rigali from 1995 to 1997. He resided at St. Margaret
of Scotland in South St. Louis and St. Rapha-
el Parish in St. Louis Hills. Following
this he was assigned as Associate
Pastor to Queen of All Saints in
Oakville (1997-2002) and then
returned to Sacred Heart in Olde
Town Florissant as Pastor 2002 to
2011. He was assigned to be Pastor
of Holy Infant Parish in Ballwin in
June 2011. Many of his former Sa-
cred Heart parishioners attend his Sun-
day and weekday Masses here at Holy Infant.
He treasures his life as a Priest and loves cele-
brating the Sacraments as well as proclaiming the Word
of God. He is given opportunity to wrestle connecting
faith to life and life to faith.
He sees and respects a rich tradition of more than
50 years of faithfulness at Holy Infant. On his first visit
to our Adoration Chapel he prayed to build on the faith,
hope, and love tradition conveyed. He had a vibrant wel-
come and sees us as a loving community parish rich with
organizations and ministries. Huge! He en-
joys the enthusiasm of members of our
youth ministry and the compassion of
our more seasoned members. It is a
joy to work with two brother
priests who are his contemporar-
ies. The rectory is never boring,
already having had many memora-
ble conversations and lots of laugh-
ter. It is great to see so many spiritu-
al opportunities for men and women
starting with the Stephen Ministry, CRHP
and the PX90 Men’s Spiritual Enrichment Pro-
gram.
As for the most challenging task(s) ahead of him,
first and foremost would be getting to know the people by name and for them to get to know him. He is one person facing
(Continued on page 3)
Vol. 7, No. 3 Fall 2011
By JoAnn Dinkelkamp
- FATHER STANGER -
HOLY INFANT WELCOMES OUR NEW SHEPHERD
He sees and
respects
a rich tradition
of more than 50 years
of faithfulness
at Holy Infant.
photo by Don Dinkelkamp
PAGE 2 HOLY INFANT’S WORDS AND WORKS
Holy Infant, a vibrant
“Alive in Christ” Catholic
School, has begun a new year with an enrollment of 670
children. Holy Infant’s mission is to educate the whole
person – mind, body and spirit, providing a sound foun-
dation in which children can grow spiritually with
strengthened academics in all disciplines to prepare them
for rapidly-changing cultures and economies. We are
happy to welcome again Sister Rosario as Principal and
Sister Laurentia, our much-loved Sisters of Mercy.
A visit to an all-school Mass offers a view of
multi-lesson teaching at Holy Infant. As the children
learn the Liturgy, the Mass and the Eucharist, they are
absorbing important social
graces. The children’s
comportment is remarkable
– they enter quietly, sit still,
listen carefully, confidently
approach a lectern, use a
microphone and speak with
ease in a crowded church -
all lessons that will serve
them well for life.
Holy Infant teach-
ers provide interesting
ways to encourage learn-
ing. Third grade students
must choose a saint, re-
search and write a paper on
the story of his life, legacy
and accomplishments. With help from his parents the
child fashions a cloth doll of his saint. He will then pre-
sent his story and his doll to the class. The dolls are
proudly displayed in the church lobby on All Saints Day.
The children enjoy this activity without realizing they
have had a lesson in religion, researching, writing papers,
presentation and art.
A much more difficult learning experience awaits
the 7th grade History class, as the History Day National
Competition, anticipated with excitement and dread, has
already begun. It is the responsibility of the student to
enter into his notebook each day’s history lesson which
becomes the basis for that student’s exhibit in the compe-
tition. UMSL and the History Channel set a new theme
each year, but the student chooses his own venue for his
exhibit Last year Holy Infant’s exhibits covered a wide
range from Web sites and Documentaries to a Perfor-
mance. The exhibits are judged, and judged, and judged
again, with only winning entries moving up the line from
Holy Infant, to UMSL, to UM in Columbia, (more than
600 Missouri students
competed last year at the
Columbia State Finals).
The winners move to the
Nationals at College
Park, Md. where they
compete with exhibits of
7th graders from across
the United States. Last
year four of our exhibits
and two alternates com-
peted in the National fi-
nals at College Park. We
did not place in the Na-
tionals, but watch out for
Holy Infant in this year’s
competition!!!!
The staggering number of awards won each year
by Holy Infant students in National, State and Diocesan
contests in all subjects prove that “Alive in Christ” Holy
Infant School, provides a strong and firm foundation for
the future of our children. Sister Rosario will be delight-
ed to show the complete list of last year’s awards to any
interested person.
HOLY INFANT “ALIVE IN
CHRIST’ CATHOLIC SCHOOL
By Mary Jane Zust
Coming Soon To A TV Screen Near You!
www.CatholicsComeHome.org
Visit this website to see a video that you'll probably want to share!
Founder Tom Peterson gives a brief introduction,
then sit back and enjoy . . .
Saint Dolls made and presented by Holy Infant third graders
19 Day School’s 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony and Mass – Upper Cafeteria and Church
23 Day School’s Kindergarten Closing Mass
25 Day School’s Last Day of School – Noon Dismissal
27 1 pm Baptisms
29 7 pm Baptism Preparation Class – Holy Infant Room
June 2012
4-8 Vacation Bible School
10 1 pm Baptisms
22-24 Parish Rummage Sale – Parish Center & Lower Cafeteria
24 1 pm Baptisms
25 7 pm Baptism Preparation Class – Holy Infant Room
Regular Mass
Schedule
Sunday Obligation
Saturday: 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m.,
10:15 a.m. and noon
Weekday Masses
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. and
8 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.
Holy Day Masses
Please check the bulletin or
call the rectory to check
times for Holy Day Masses.
Perpetual Eucharistic
Adoration
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Enter the chapel through the
main lobby.
Holy Infant Parish
627 Dennison Drive
Ballwin, MO 63021-4898
Holy Infant Church 627 Dennison Drive, Ballwin MO 63021-4898
Rectory: (636) 227-7440 FAX (636) 227-4548
Website: www.holyinfantballwin.org
Pastoral Staff
Father Edward J. Stanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor
Father Timothy L. Bannes . . . . . . Associate Pastor
Father Christopher Dunlap. . . . . . Associate Pastor
Deacon Kenneth Clemens . . . . Permanent Deacon
Rectory Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Closed for lunch from noon -1 p.m.
Ministry to the Homebound
Please call the rectory if you are ill at home or in the hospital or nursing facility and would like Communion brought to you. Volun-teers also are available to help in other ways.