St. Anthony of Padua Bulletin
October 19, 1997

Pastor's Thoughts

We hear in the second reading that Jesus "was tempted in every way that we are, yet never sinned. So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and favor and to find help in time of need" (Heb 4:15-16).
These words take me to Jesus' statement in the Gospel of Matthew: "Come to me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you" (11:28).
I am aware that some people -- for whatever reason -- have a hard time relating to Jesus in a personal and intimate kind of way. There seems to be some sort of gap or chasm between our human nature with the limits and foibles and the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity.
There seems to be a difficulty approaching the Lord Jesus easily and confidently and readily.
The fact is, however, that, though Jesus is fully divine, he is also fully human, just like you and me! He shared the same mental capacity. He shared the same emotions and feelings. He shared the same bodily experiences and functions. He "was tempted in every way that we are, yet never sinned."
He didn't sin because he had around him some "magical divine shield" to protect him from the realities of this world but because he chose not to sin in exercise of his human conscience and in response to his Father's love.
He knew sin. He experienced sin all around him. He knew what the mind and the emotions and the body and the environment and the influence of other people can do to our conscience and our level of temptation. Remember, he was fully human! Yet, he chose not to sin.
So we can relate to him intimately as our friend, as our co-sojourner toward the kingdom, as our model, as our mediator, as our savior who overcame the negative and destructive influence of the human condition and invites us to do the same.
We can take to him directly any concern or problem we have, and he will support us, transform us, heal us.
Purely because he loves us, he became one like us, and he invites us to come to him.
--Father Benet OFM
(Father Ken -- because he is the assistant superior of the friar community here -- will be away this week for the annual superiors' workshop.)

Offering

Envelopes $3,305.00
Loose Collection 519.01
Children's Envelopes 8.10
TOTAL: 3,832.11
COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUDGET:

This Week Cumulative
(10/12/97): (Week #15):
$5,453.06 $81,804.90
3,832.11 69,267.40
-1,620.95 -12,517.50
"Anyone among you who aspires to greatness must serve the rest; whoever wants to rank first among you must serve the needs of all" (Mk 10:45). Stewardship is a life of service. Jesus asks us to commit ourselves to be good stewards of the gifts entrusted to us, to share our time, our talents, and our treasures as an outward sign of love and gratitude we have for Him.

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

About Christian Worship:
--compiled by Brother Richard OFM

"...Christian worship is born of the divine humanity of Christ, the mystery that we name the Incarnation, the enfleshment of God's word...Worship is for God because God is for us; worship is for us because we are made for God...Worship is where human beings experience a unique way the divine and the truly human. We need worship because it is the way for us to experience all that is good and holy...If worship leaves us untouched, it has failed. If however, the liturgy touches us but does not lead us to experience the God we worship, then it has doubly failed, for it has left us self-satisfied and self-interested. Self-satisfaction and self-interest are the fruit of the tree that grew in the middle of that ancient garden; this fruit sometimes looks suspiciously like a golden calf." Austin Flemming. Preparing for Liturgy: A Theology and Spirituality. Revised Edition. Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1997.

CHARISMATIC HEALING MASS

On Sunday, October 26, St. Anthony of Padua will sponsor an area-wide Catholic charismatic healing Mass at 10:30am. Prayer teams will be available after the Eucharist for any physical, emotional, or spiritual need.

Parish News

MISSION SUNDAY AT ST. ANTHONY'S: Besides the second collection for Mission Sunday this weekend, October 18-19, the parishioners of St. Anthony's will have the opportunity to express their own missionary spirit by filling out at the end of the Masses a "Survey of Interests and Gifts" for the parish. After filling it out, please turn it in to an usher or to a member of the pastoral staff.

LAST YEAR'S GRADUATES OF ST. ANTHONY'S are invited to a special homecoming Mass and gathering at 10:30am on Sunday, October 19. Following this Mass, the YOUNG ADULT GROUP will have its first gathering. All teens in our parish are invited.

DON'T MISS THE HEALTH FAIR TODAY in St. Anthony Hall, 9:00am to 2:00pm, with free flu shots, diabetes testing, cholesterol screening, medical advice. If you cannot come to St. Anthony Hall at that time, the flu shots will be available in the office of the parish nurse in the friary on Wednesday, October 22 from noon to 3:00pm (no appointment needed). They are for adults age 18 and over and especially for those with chronic illnesses; they are courtesy of Alexian Brothers Hospital.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP for people experiencing the loss of a loved one, whether recently or long ago, will begin on Tuesday, October 28, at 10:30am in St. Anthony Hall. Please call Kate Tansey, our social worker, at the friary (353-7470).

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Catholic High Schools will host an Open House on Sunday, November 2. Guided tours, displays, demonstrations, and programs will be featured. Everyone is welcome! Please see the flyer posted in the back of church for the exact times at schools of interest to you.

FREE EXAMS

Southside Catholic Community Services and St. John's Mercy Health Center are providing Free Mammograms and Breast Exams on Thursday, October 23, at Southside Catholic Community Services (2647 Ohio, next to St. Francis de Sales); call 773-6100 for information and registration.

NEWS ABOUT PARISHIONERS

50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: Congratulations and
best wishes to Phil and Doris (nee Thurmer) Kratzert, former parishioners, who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in our church at a special Mass on Sunday, October 26, at 9:15am.
NEW LIFE OF BAPTISM was shared with Emma
Christine Potts (daughter of Doug and Barb Potts) and Kelsey Jean Johnson (daughter of Donald and Angela Johnson) on Sunday, October 12.
RESTING IN PEACE: Marie C. Schulte SFO, 90,
buried October 11, 1997.
SANCTUARY LAMP: This week one of the
sanctuary lamps will be lit for Tyrus Wilkerson, requested by Marcella Stahlhuth. The other one will be lit for Paula Kuturovac, requested by Mary Ann Ziegler.
QUILT WINNER: Cahill Family, Salem, Missouri

REDEFINE YOUR MARRIAGE

A workshop for couples interested in improving their marriage is being planned by Catholic Family Services. Based on a new, stimulating Solution- Oriented Approach, this Workshop will show participating couples how to look for and discover their own solutions to their issues and concerns. Presented by Jerry Breakstone, MSW, LCSW, a family systems therapist with Catholic Family Services, the workshop will be from 9:30am to 12 noon on Saturday, November 15 and costs $30 per couple. To register call Catholic Family Services at 986-8010 by October 28.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Give a little "Piece of Your Heart" to your neighbors and friends. Be a hospice volunteer and work with terminally ill patients and their caregivers or provide clerical support to hospice staff. If you enjoy sharing your compassion and skills with others, you are needed in the Home Health Plus Hospice Volunteer Program. For information call Stephanie at 1-800-338-6667.

ORGAN CONCERT

Messiah Lutheran Church (2846 So. Grand) announces the renovation of its Kilgen pipe organ and the dedication concert on Sunday, October 19, at 4:00pm, by Jim Thielker, Messiah's music minister. All are invited to attend.

BUYING A HOME

Do you want to buy a new home? Do you know someone who wants to buy a home? St. Louis Reinvestment Corporation is a church-based non-profit organization dedicated to helping people become successful homeowners. Our program helps persons with little or no knowledge in the homebuying process by providing education, support, and access to financial sources. Credit need not be in perfect shape. For more information call 588-9334.

Socials

1. FALL FESTIVAL & TURKEY SHOOT at Holy Family Church, Port Hudson, Sunday, October 19, from 11:30am to 6:00pm.
2. NIGHT OF TRIVIA FUN at St. Elizabeth's Academy on Friday, October 24, doors opening at 6:00pm, "Trivia" beginning at 7:00pm; for reservations and information call 771-1808.
3. 36TH ANNUAL SAUSAGE FESTIVAL of St. John's Gildehaus (Villa Ridge) on Sunday, October 26, with continuous family-style serving from 11:00am to 6:00pm.
4. BENEFIT LUNCHEON AND SILENT AUCTION to benefit Our Lady's Inn, Thursday, October 30; to make a reservation, offer an auction item, or order the cookbook "Pampered Chef," call 849-1478.
5. ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL of St. Wenceslaus Church, Saturday, November 1, with chicken and roast beef dinners served from noon to 7:00pm.
6. ANNUAL DINNER DANCE of Visitation/St. Ann Shrine (4515 Evans), Saturday, November 1; call 535-8804 for details.
7. ARTS-AND-CRAFTS FAIR, sponsored by the Spirit of St. Francis Drill Team, on Saturday, November 8, 9:00am to 3:30pm; call 416-7330 for information.
8. ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL of St. Boniface Parish (7622 Michigan Avenue), Saturday, November 8, from 11:00am to 8:00pm in the parish hall; fried chicken dinner 4-7pm.
9. WURSTMARKT of St. Agatha Parish (3239 South 9th Street), Sunday, November 8, 3:00pm to 8:00pm; German-style dinners.
10. ANNUAL FAMILY-STYLE TURKEY DINNER on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, at St. Ignatius Parish (Concord MO); call 314-932-4445 for more information.

THIS WEEK AT RESURRECTION SENIOR CENTER

20th, Monday Bingo, 12:15pm
21st, Tuesday Library, 12:00pm
Shopping, 12:30pm
22nd, Wednesday Bingo, 12:15pm
23rd, Thursday Luncheon & Bingo (RSVP), 11:00am
24th, Friday Movie, 12:15pm

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday, October 20, James of Strepar (OFM)
6:30 Gary F. Schneider
8:00 Tyrus Wilkerson
Tuesday, October 21, Josephine Leroux (OSC)
6:30 Joseph & Mary Hluzek & Family
8:00 Harry A. Berg
Wednesday, October 22, Peter of Alcantara
(OFM)
6:30 Dorothy Paulis
8:00 For Vocations
Thursday, October 23, John Capistran (OFM)
6:30 Edwin Horn
8:00 Dorothy & Mathilda Swehla
Friday, October 24, Anthony Mary Claret
6:30 Carl Hiller
8:00 Al Ray
10:30 Catherine Jacko
Saturday, October 25, BVM on Saturday
6:30 Anthony Eders
8:00 Pauline McGee
Sunday, October 26, 30TH IN ORDINARY TIME
4:30 (Saturday) Deceased of Becker Fam.
6:00 For the Parishioners
8:00 Richard Kaemmerlen
10:30 Phil & Doris Kratzert (50th Wedding Anniv.)

Liturgical Assistants

Week of October 20-26, 1997

LECTORS:
6:30 Weekdays, Oct. 20-25: Alberta Stackle
8:00 Weekdays, Oct. 20-25: Sr. Virginia
Sunday, October 25-26
4:30 Ed Meyer, Cheryl Degenhart
6:00 Ken Dames
8:00 Bob and Karen Morgan
10:30 Doris Eagan SFO, Pat Nieters
6:30 Weekdays, 10/27-11/1: Alberta Stackle
8:00 Weekdays, 10/27-11/1: Georgia Berry
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
4:30 Hosts: Hortense Moore, Dolores Buescher
Cups: Regina Buchheit, Jackie Schmittgens, Valerie & Sue Geldmacher
6:00 Rich Steger
8:00 Hosts: Marie Mergel, Betty Marton
Cups: Sr. Virginia, Gene Rombach, Bob Donahue, Dave Bergfeld
10:30 Hosts: Anne Weiss SFO, Tom Moran
Cups: Alberta Stackle, Phyllis Morrison (cand.), Ruth Brown, Jay Doolittle SFO, Marie Serafin SFO, Julie Brown

This Coming Week

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, ALL SOULS DAY
8:00 a.m. - Gregorian Chant Requiem Mass
10:30 a.m. - Scout Mass
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3
7:30 p.m. - Prayer Group (E)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
6:30 p.m. - Bingo (L)
7:30 p.m. - Al-Alon Meeting (F)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
11:00 p.m. - A.A. Meeting (W)
6:00 p.m. - Advisory Board Meeting (F)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
9:00 a.m. - Exercise (L)
3:00 p.m. - Holy Hour (Ch)
7:30 p.m. - Ladies' Sodality Meeting (M)
8:00 p.m. - A.A. Meeting (F)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
1:00 p.m. - Rigdon/Luaders Wedding
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, DEDICATION OF LATERAN BASILICA
8:00 a.m. - Ladies' Sodality Mass

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St. Anthony of Padua Bulletin October 19, 1997