St. Anthony of Padua Bulletin
August 31, 1997

Pastor's Thoughts

There are three upcoming parish events I want to highlight and urge you to attend:
ALL-PARISH LITURGY PLANNING MEETING: On Saturday, September 6, after the 8:00am Mass we will begin a new series of all-parish liturgy planning meetings whereby we invite everyone in the parish to voice opinions about plans and decorations for Advent and Christmas. We will talk about where to place the Crib, how to emphasize the themes of Advent and Christmas, what's the difference between traditions and pastoral need, etc. Each time we've held this type of meeting during the last year, the attendance drops. I value highly collaboration and consultation; but, if it is the same this time (which says to me that the ordinary parishioner just doesn't care about liturgy planning), these gatherings will be canceled in the future.
LEADERSHIP DAY: On Saturday, September 13, all those involved in leadership in the parish will gather together for the morning to follow up on the June 21st meeting. Those responsible for devising a strategy will give their reports, and the group will begin a process for implementing the action plans to fulfill the priorities set on June 21st. We strongly encourage all members of the leadership teams to be present for this meeting because your input is valuable and your presence is a symbol of cooperation and collaboration to make this parish work.
ALL-PARISH MEETING: On Sunday, September 14, between the 8:00 and 10:30 Masses we will again hold an All-Parish Meeting as we have done a few times before during this year. The agenda, however, will be quite different. In the previous gatherings we have talked about ideas and concerns that the pastoral staff has surfaced. This time, though, I would like to have an open forum in order to answer your questions and face with you your interests and anxieties. I propose that, even though we will take queries and comments from the floor, you make sure you get heard by writing down your question on a piece of paper, signing it, and getting it to me before September 14th. Moreover, please make an extra effort to be present at this parish-wide gathering.
--Father Benet OFM

Offering

Envelopes $3,604.59
Loose Collection 599.73
Children's Envelopes 8.70
Assumption: 81.00
TOTAL: $4,294.02
COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUDGET:

This Week Cumulative
(8/24/97): (Week #8):
$ 5,453.06 $43,624.48
$ 4,294.02 $37,188.42
$-1,159.04 $-6,436.06
"Every worthwhile gift, every genuine benefit comes from above..." (Jas 1:17). A life of stewardship depends on the realization that everything we possess is gift from God and belongs to God. We are all stewards or managers of the many gifts God has bestowed upon us. Our challenge as Christians is to make good use of those gifts.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: Why don't the altar boys (sic) pray and bow when they serve the priest?
A: The General Instruction of the Roman Missallays out the roles servers are to take in their ministry of the altar. They are to take part in the procession to the altar, assist the priests in any way required (such as presenting the book to them), place the chalice and missal on the altar, assist the priest in receiving the gifts, and take the chalice, patens, and missal off the altar after communion (See 143-47). How they are to do these things is left up to the individual faith communities, as the Instruction is silent on these matters.
While there are guides to use in the training of servers, written by various "experts," that is all they are--guides. Not all servers minister the same way in all churches. In some they bow, in some they don't. In some the servers are school-aged children and in others they are adults.
In Poland, the server ministers at the altar dressed in his (sic) street clothes and just throws (and I mean throws!) a surplice over them -- and all the above are perfectly acceptable in their communities. We also have to keep in mind that we cannot employ old rubrics in the celebration of the Eucharist; just as the celebration has changed, so have the rubrics.
(to be continued...)

--Brother Richard OFM

Parish News

DECISION ON WEEKDAY MASSES: As a result of the discussion concerning of weekday Masses in the friars' choir, the following decisions were made and will be re-evaluated around Thanksgiving:
The 6:30 and 8:00 Masses on SATURDAYS will remain in the friars' choir.
The 6:30 Mass Monday through Friday will be celebrated in church, but at the baptismal font.
The 8:00 Mass (not 8:15) Mass will be celebrated in the church, using the altar of celebration.
There will be regular opportunities (as announced in the bulletin) for other occasional Masses in the friars' choir.

WHERE'S THE PAPER CUTTER? Will the person who borrowed the paper cutter from the Ladies' Sodality Trash Room please return it by Tuesday. Thank you.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) begins soon. There are many people in the neighborhood who are not Catholic. Invite them to join the Church! We also need catechists, sponsors, hosts/hostesses to help with this wonderful journey of faith. Contact Brother Richard at the Parish Office (353-7470).

JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT CONCERT: Call Tom Moran after 6:00pm at 353-4791 for tickets to the John Michael Talbot Concert on October 11.

MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Parishioner Laurie Fusco will marry Douglas S. Kunz on Saturday, September 6, at 1:00pm.
Parishioner Cathy Saranita will marry Jeff Erpelding on Saturday, September 13, at 1:00pm.

RESTING IN PEACE:
Michael Wasyluka, 84, buried August 22, 1997.
Anna Taylor, 102 buried August 26, 1997

SANCTUARY LAMP: This week one of the sanctuary lamps will be lit to remember Lester Beheiter and the other one will be lit for Charles William Thomas, at the request of Rosemary Beheiter.

QUILT WINNER: Larry Kohne, c/o Adeline Kohne

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS

"What return shall I make to the Lord for his goodness to me?" (Ps 116:12).
Twenty-six percent of the Archdiocese of St. Louis' new capital campaign, "Returning God's Gifts, Sharing our Hope," -- an estimated $14.5 million -- will go toward ensuring parish viability.
What does this mean?
The interest on $9,750,000 is intended to provide grants to parishes and elementary schools facing extraordinary capital projects in areas where the Catholic population is growing.
The interest on $4,750,000 is targeted to maintain a vital presence in areas which have experienced a decline in Catholic population by helping with the upkeep of parish facilities and thereby strengthening its evangelization and outreach efforts to communities in need. This is where St. Anthony's will benefit from this part of the endowment.
It's a worthwhile and wise investment in tomorrow's Catholic and tomorrow's Church.
--Father Benet OFM

Volunteers Needed

"SLUCare," the Saint Louis University Hospital, is appealing for volunteers in two areas:
Volunteers with clerical skills to assist with filing, typing, data entry, and answering phones. Benefits include free parking, meals, and educational seminars. For information and qualifications, please call Volunteer Services at 577-8030.
Eucharistic Ministers to help the pastoral care department distribute the Blessed Sacrament to patients. For information, contact Fr. John Rausch OFM at our friary (353-7470).

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL

THE UNEXPECTED SURPRISES OF WIDOWHOOD, an opportunity for widows and widowers to reflect, pray, and share their feelings and experiences with others, guided by Sister Grace Marie Mueller SSND, Sunday, September 14, 11:00am to 9:00pm (Mass included).
HEALING SERVICE WITH MASS hosted by St. Simon the Apostle Church and sponsored by St. Simon's Prayer Group, Sunday, September 14, 2:30pm.

CATHEDRAL CONCERT SERIES

The fifth Cathedral Concert Series at the St. Louis Cathedral Basilica begins in September with performances by some of the world's best artists:
September 2, 1997, 7:30pm: Choir of King's College, Cambridge, England;
October 14, 1997, 7:30: Organ concert by Fred Swann of the "Crystal Cathedral" in Los Angeles;
January 20, 1998, 7:30pm: New York's Ensemble for Early Music, featuring medieval music theatre;
February 24, 1998, 7:30pm: Chanticleer, the only full-time classical voice ensemble in the U.S.
May 13, 1998, 7:30pm: St. Louis Symphony and Chorus with Hans Vonk performing Faure's "Requiem."
Call 533-7662 for information.

Socials

1. ANNUAL HOMECOMING of St. Hedwig Church, Sunday, August 31, Polish-American dinners served noon to 7:00pm. Please support our neighboring parish!
2. "SH-BOOM," PARENTS' BACK-TO-SCHOOL DANCE, sponsored by St. Mary's High School, Friday, September 12, 8:00pm to midnight; $13 in advance, $15 at door; call 481-8400 for details.
3. NIGHT AT BUSCH STADIUM, sponsored by the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, Friday, September 12, at 7:05pm; purchase tickets before September 1 through Sister Madelene Reiners (240-3420).
4. NIGHT AT THE MOUSE RACES sponsored by St. Mary Magdalen Home-and-School Association, Saturday, September 13, at Magdalen Parish Center (4354 South Kingshighway); door open at 7:00pm, first race at 8:00pm; cost -- $5.00.
5. ANNUAL "GERMANFEST" of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish (Weingarten MO), Sunday, September 14, with pork sausage and kettle beef dinners from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
6. CRAFT FAIR AND BAKE SALE at Nazareth Living Center to benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph, Saturday, September 20, 8:30am to 1:30pm. Lunch available.
6. ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL of St. Peter's and Paul Church in Soulard, Sunday, October 5.
7. ANNUAL CARD PARTY sponsored by St. Simon of Cyrene Catholic Church (5076 Durant, 63115) on Sunday, October 5; call 385-0068 for information.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday, September 1, LABOR DAY
9:00 Raymond Buchheit
Tuesday, September 2, John Francis & Comp.
(OFM)
6:30 Leo F. Schwald
8:15 Vernon & Ricky Worstmann
Wednesday, September 3, Gregory the Great
6:30 John & Josephine Garavaglia
8:15 Angie Mantia
Thursday, September 4, Rose of Viterbo (SFO)
6:30 Helen & Herman Hartlieb
8:15 Robert A. Scahill
Friday, September 5, Weekday
6:30 Ruth Leak Hart
8:15 James L. Renfrow
10:30 Catherine Jacko
Saturday, September 6, BVM on Saturday
6:30 Herman & Mickey Suren
8:00 Helen Winkelmann
Sunday, September 7, 23RD IN ORDINARY TIME
4:30 (Saturday) Jan Krus
6:00 For the Parishioners
8:00 William Chapman
10:30 Helen & Ray Nieters

Liturgical Assistants

Week of September 1-7, 1997

LECTORS:
9:00 September 1 (Labor Day): Georgia Berry
6:30 Weekdays, September 2-6: Georgia Berry
8:00 Weekdays, September 2-6: Joe Sestric
Sunday, September 6-7
4:30 Steve and Sue Geldmacher
6:00 Georgia Berry
8:00 Beth Morgan and Bill Kamper
10:30 Sandy Montgomery and LaVerne Duvall
6:30 Weekdays, September 8-13: Georgia Berry
8:00 Weekdays, September 8-13: Sr. Virginia
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
4:30 Hosts: Jackie Schmittgens & Valerie Geldmacher
Cups: Arch Rutherford, Tony Minnick, Ed & Wanda Meyer
6:00 Rich Steger
8:00 Hosts: Doris Kamper & Marie Mergel
Cups: Gene Rombach, Linda Kohne, Sr. Virginia Bieg, Betty Marton
10:30 Hosts: Mary Ann Schmidt & Julia Brown
Cups: Dorothy Schafer, Bob Harre, Ruth Brown, Jerry & Phyllis Forchee

**Cover Correction Page Church #233 Date to be Corrected: September 14, 1997

This Coming Week

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS
8:00 a.m. - Ladies' Sodality Mass
9:00 a.m. - ALL-PARISH MEETING (L)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
7:00 p.m. - AA Meeting (Spanish) (F)
7:30 p.m. - Prayer Group (E)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
6:30 p.m. - Bingo (L)
7:30 p.m. - Al-Alon Meeting (F)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
11:00 a.m. - AA Meeting (W)
1:00 p.m. - Franciscan Mothers Club (E)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
6:30 p.m. - Home & School Meeting (L)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
9:00 a.m. - Exercise (L)
3:00 p.m. - Holy Hour (Ch)
8:00 p.m. - AA Meeting (F)
8:00 p.m. - Men's Club (L)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
10:00 a.m. - Villamayor/Santos Wedding
1:00 p.m. - Bell/Amighetti Wedding
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 25TH IN ORDINARY TIME
Coffee and Donuts after 10:30 Mass
9:00 a.m. - Mass at Chariton Apartments
10:30 a.m. - Family Mass

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St. Anthony of Padua Bulletin August 31, 1997