About St. Angela Merici · Florissant, Missouri
St. Angela Merici is a Roman Catholic parish in Florissant, Missouri, in the North County Deanery of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Founded in June 1962 by Archbishop Joseph Ritter, the parish opened its doors with about 200 families and quickly grew into a thriving faith community that today includes more than 1,200 households. The parish operates a parish school serving Pre-K through 8th grade and offers a full schedule of daily Mass, weekend Mass, the Sacrament of Penance, Eucharistic Adoration, and dozens of parish ministries and organizations.
- Established
- 1962
- Patron
- St. Angela Merici
- Rector
- Rev. Peter Faimega
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
Why belong here
Saint Angela Merici offers a warm, mid-sized North County parish home with daily and weekend Mass, regular confession, weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and a parish school (Pre-K through 8th grade) rooted in Catholic identity. Members can get involved in more than three dozen named ministries — from RCIA and Adult Faith Formation to the Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul, Legion of Mary, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Scouts, and parish athletics — and the parish supports outreach to the sick, homeless, and needy through the St. Patrick Center meals program and a Respect Life committee.
Mass times at St. Angela Merici
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
- Also available by appointment (call 314-838-6565)
Adoration times
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM (Eucharistic Adoration — see parish bulletin)
Parish History
Saint Angela Merici Parish was founded in June 1962 by Archbishop Joseph Ritter of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, with Father Paul Kersgieter as its first pastor. The parish opened with about 200 families, and the first Masses were celebrated in the Rectory until the Church was completed and dedicated in September 1965. The school was established around the same time by the Ursuline Sisters of Owensboro, Kentucky, opening with 163 students in grades 1–4.
- June 1962 — Parish founded by Archbishop Joseph Ritter; Father Paul Kersgieter appointed first pastor
- September 1965 — Church completed and dedicated
- June 1980 — Portable classrooms added for Kindergarten
- June 1992 — Parish celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a Mass by Archbishop Justin Rigali; North County Deanery vision enacted and parishioners from Transfiguration and St. Christopher welcomed, bringing total to over 1,200 households
- June 2002 — Buckley Montine Center (gymnasium) dedicated; additional classrooms, library, and music room added
- May 2004 — Father Ferdinand Wesloh began serving as pastor (after Father Kersgieter's 30-year tenure)
- July 2008 — Father Thomas Keller appointed fourth pastor
- June 2012 — Parish celebrated its 50th Anniversary
- July 2014 — Monsignor Matthew Mitas appointed fifth pastor
- July 2024 — Father Peter Faimega appointed sixth pastor
Parish School
St. Angela Merici Parish School serves students from Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten through 8th grade, combining a religion program, a rigorous academic curriculum, and a focus on self-discipline, personal responsibility, and self-evaluation. The school was founded by the Ursuline Sisters of Owensboro, Kentucky, and today enrolls more than 200 students. Principal Mary Ann Kauffman notes the school features a modern computer lab, a traveling laptop cart, full campus networking, a student-run broadcast system called SAM (with student news broadcasters and a weather commentator), and five smart boards to enhance learning.
- Founded by the Ursuline Sisters of Owensboro, Kentucky
- Opened with 163 students in grades 1–4 and a faculty of four
- Enrollment today: more than 200 students (Pre-K through 8th grade)
- Principal: Mary Ann Kauffman ([email protected])
- Phone: (314) 831-3874 Ext 101
- Technology includes computer lab, laptop cart, campus network, SAM broadcast system, and five smart boards
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith formation at St. Angela Merici is offered through the parish school (Pre-K–8), the Parish School of Religion (PSR), Adult Faith Formation, and the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). The Director of Faith Formation & Communication is Chris Meyers, reachable through the parish office.
- Parish School of Religion (PSR)
- Adult Faith Formation
- Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
- Director of Faith Formation & Communication: Chris Meyers (314-831-3874 ext. 3109)
Devotions & Prayer Life
Daily prayer is woven into parish life at St. Angela Merici. Morning Prayer is recited at 7:00 AM on weekdays and 9:30 AM on Sundays, with the Rosary prayed at 7:15 AM on weekdays, 4:30 PM on Saturdays, and at 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM on Sundays. A weekly Eucharistic Adoration is held on Tuesdays (8:30 AM, per the Archdiocesan schedule).
- Morning Prayer: 7:00 AM weekdays; 9:30 AM Sundays
- Rosary: 7:15 AM weekdays; 4:30 PM Saturdays; 7:00 & 9:30 AM Sundays
- Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays (see bulletin for current times)
- Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament
- Prayer Chain
- Prayer Group
- Prayer Shawl Ministry
- Legion of Mary
Parish Organizations & Ministries
St. Angela Merici has more than three dozen named ministries, organizations, and activities for parishioners to get involved with — from liturgical roles to fellowship, outreach, athletics, and scouting. Contact persons are listed for most organizations in the parish directory.
- Altar Servers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Gift Bearers, Ushers/Greeters
- Choir/Musicians, Liturgy Commission
- Knights of Columbus and Ladies' Auxiliary
- Ladies' Club, Men's Club, SAMS (St. Angela Merici Seniors), Martha and Mary Society, Altar Society
- Athletic Association
- Scouts (Boys, Girls) and Venture Crew (co-ed ages 14–21)
- Midnight Elves (facilities volunteer team)
Outreach & Charity
Outreach to those in need — especially the sick, homeless, and needy — is central to the parish's stated mission. The parish's mission statement emphasizes showing love and compassion to the community and promoting Christian values in word and action.
- Saint Vincent de Paul Society
- Saint Patrick Center Meals
- Respect Life Committee
- Grief Ministry
- Prayer Shawl Ministry
Parish Staff & Federation
The parish is part of a federation with Holy Name of Jesus and St. Norbert parishes, with shared clergy and administrative staff. Father Peter Faimega serves as Pastor of the federation, Father Samuel Inameti as Associate Pastor, Deacon George Watson as Pastoral Associate for Holy Name of Jesus & St. Angela Merici, and Deacon Bill Twellman as Parish Administrator.
- Father Peter Faimega — Pastor
- Father Samuel Inameti — Associate Pastor
- Father Tegha Nji — In Residence
- Deacon George Watson — Pastoral Associate
- Deacon Bill Twellman — Parish Administrator
- Deacon Rev. Mr. Joseph Kroutil
- Linda Brindley — Office Manager ([email protected], ext. 100)
- Mary Ann Kauffman — Administrative Assistant / School Principal ([email protected], ext. 101/103)
- Chris Meyers — Director of Faith Formation & Communication (ext. 3109)
- Chris Belcher — Music Director
- Dan Ryan — Maintenance
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Paul Kersgieter1962–1992
First pastor; appointed by Archbishop Joseph Ritter; served ~30 years before retiring.
- Father Ferdinand Wesloh1992–2004
Succeeded Father Kersgieter; served until May 4, 2004.
- Father Thomas Keller2004–2008
Fourth pastor of Saint Angela Merici.
- Monsignor Matthew Mitas2008–2014
Fifth pastor; led during 50th anniversary year (2012).
- Father Jeffrey Maassen2014–2024
Third pastor (per parish history timeline; note the parish site lists him third in succession in one block).
- Father Peter Faimega2024–present
Sixth pastor; currently serves as Pastor of Holy Name of Jesus / St. Angela Merici / St. Norbert federation.