Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, St. Louis, MO

MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD BULLETIN
April 6, 1997

Mass Intentions

Today
8:00 Leo Boehm
9:30 Parish Family
11:00 Ken Knight
Monday
8:00 William Kwiatkowski
Tuesday
6:30 Ken Johnston
8:00 Nellie Moore
Wednesday
8:00 Alma Boettigheimer
Thursday
6:30 JoAnn Schwabe
8:00 JoAnn Brotherton
Friday
6:30 Relatives, Friends, Educators-Klein Fam.
8:00 Richard Strauss
Saturday
8:00 Bridget O'Donnell
5 pm Evelyn M. Barbeau
Sunday
8:00 Josephine Lancaster
9:30 Parish Family
11:00 Bill Hediger, Jr.

Lectors

April 12/13
Sat. 5 pm Dot Bartnett
Sun. 8:00 Teresa Emnett
9:30 Leo Malone
ll:00 Steve Schario

Eucharistic Ministers

April 12/13
Sat. 5 pm Bob & Sandy Wich, Dorothy Bryant, Ginny Mataya, Maria Yaksic
Sun. 8:00 Bill Koenig, Wayne & Judy Zoellner, Marie Neuf, Marty Michalski
9:30 Rita Augsburger, Ray Henzler, Paul Farwig, Sally Landro, Marge Terhaar
11:00 Fran Stephens, Pat & Steve Erdmann, Jane & Ed McCormick

Mass Servers

April 7-13
Tues. 8:00 Krissy Kulich & Katie Mard
Thurs. 8:00 Meredith McGinnity & Nicki Ilg
Sat. 5 pm Lauren Re & Chrissy Gioia
Sun. 8:00 Laura Nemec & Karen Strackeljohn
9:30 Elizabeth Boughman & Katie Bromeier
11:00 Dennis Burke & Ruben Coughlan

Collection

Sunday Envelopes $6,908.00
Loose Collection 474.00
Debt Reduction 282.00
Regina Cleri 2,185.00
Good Friday - Holy Land 624.00
Lenten Folders 1,334.82
School Tuition 4,383.00
Thank you for your generosity!

Archdiocesan Development Appeal

Stephanie Welling will speak at all the masses on April 12/13 on behalf of the Archdiocesan Development Appeal for this year. Once again we will have the cards available in the classrooms for early pledges on April 19/20 and April 26/27. Please take time to stop by one of the classrooms and make your pledge. This Fund meets so many needs of so many people throughout the Archdiocese. It is one way to know that your charity dollar will really get to people who need it.

CALENDAR NIGHT

All organizations and committees are again reminded of calendar night, April 24 at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria. We need to coordinate the use of parish facilities. Any group wanting to use parish facilities is asked to be there. We will not guarantee use of space without first signing up.

Parish Council

Please note that the parish council meeting date has been changed from April 9 to April 21 at 7:00 pm in the Rectory meeting Room. All Liasons are asked to have reports from their respective organizations ready - especially reactions to the goal setting agenda.

WELCOMING BRUNCH

We welcome all the new parishioners to our parish family today. A welcoming brunch is planned in the cafeteria after the 11:00 am mass. The leadership from the major parish organizations will be on hand to welcome you. We hope you are enjoying your new parish. Any new families, who have not registered as of yet, are asked to give the rectory a call. We will be glad to invite you to the next Welcoming Brunch.

PRIEST DEANERY MEETING

Most Precious Blood will be hosting the meeting for all priests and deacons from the Southeast County Deanery on Monday, April 7. They will be meeting in the cafeteria from 3:45 to 6:15 pm. Please make them feel welcome, if your paths should cross.

ECUMENICAL PLANNING

Lent is over for this year and we are already making plans for next year. The Holy Father has asked all Christians to pray and study the issues of Christian Church Unity during 1998 as a means of preparing for the Millennium. All the Pastors and Associates from the Christian Churches on Union Road will be meeting here at MPB rectory on Wednesday to discuss future plans for Lent of 1998. Please make our guests feel welcome.

PSR REGISTRATION

Registration for the PSR students for the 1997-1998 school year will take place on Monday, April 21st from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the cafeteria. Parents registering a child for the first grade should bring a copy of the child's baptismal certificate.

COLLECTION FOR ABUSED SHELTER

This weekend we are collecting baby items for the St. Louis Abused Women's Shelter. They especially need diapers. Your generosity is appreciated.

NATIONAL DAY OF APPRECIATION FOR PASTORS

Sunday, April 20th is the feast of the Good Shepherd. On this day all members of our parish are encouraged to take a moment to express their gratitude to the pastor for his role in being the Good Shepherd of MPB parish family. We will honor Father Ryan during the 9:30 mass on April 20th followed by a reception in the cafeteria. The children from the school and PSR will make some presentations of their expression of gratitude to Father. We encourage anyone who would like to send a card or letter to Fr. Ryan on this occasion to do so. The messages can be sent directly to him, or they could be placed in the collection basket or dropped off in the school office. Please plan to join other members of our parish on Sunday, April 20th.

CATHOLIC SINGLES FAIR

The first annual Catholic Singles Fair will be held Sunday, April 13, at 6:30 pm at St. Louis Cathedral. Mass, followed by opportunities to obtain information from various single organizations at their booths and exhibits displayed in Cathedral gym. Single, divorced, widowed, program displays for all groups.

Thanks for Your Help

A special thanks to the 50+ Club, Ladies Guild, Parish Council, Men's Club, Home & School and Board of Education for furnishing the workers to make our Lenten Fish Frys a huge success. Thanks to the Ladies for all the cakes. Thanks to the Parishioners for their support by attending. Total profit from the Lenten Fish Frys was $6,178.86.

QUOTE FROM SOCIAL TEACHINGS

Action on behalf of justice and participation in the transformation of the world fully appear to us as a constituitive dimension of the preaching of the Gospel, or in others words, of the Church's mission for the redemption of the human race and its liberation from every oppressive situation. (#6 Justice in the World, Synod of Bishops, 1971)

Congratulations

The winners of the Lucky Six April 1st drawing are:

$300.00 Mike Guidorzi
$125.00 W.J. Betz
$ 75.00 Shirley Litzau

MEN'S CLUB MEETING

The Men's Club will meet Tuesday, April 8th at 7:30 pm in the cafeteria. All men are invited to attend.

ST. MATTHIAS PRE-SCHOOL

Registrations are being taken now for pre-school classes for the 1997-98 school year. Ages 3-5, three days a week, M/W/F, half day sessions. Call 892-7500 for more information.

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

DuBourg House in St. Louis Hills has openings in the Assisted Living Facility. meals, Medication, personal care assistance, 24 hours. Call 652-3600.

SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES

1. A Program About Women for Women - "Closing the Loop: Freeing Body Energy for Relaxation, Reflection, Recreation," April 18-19, 7 pm Friday to noon Saturday. King's House in Belleville. Call 1-800-779-7909.
2. Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop This workshop is experiential and designed for anyone who feels a call to deeper intimacy with God and wants to explore contemplative spirituality and the experience of the Divine Presence within. April 19, 9 am to 3 pm, St. Timothy, 816 Union Rd. $20 Pot luck lunch, bring a dish. Registration at 978-2500.
3. Divine Mercy Sunday - April 6 at 2:30 pm. St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church, 4900 Ringer Rd. will celebrate with a Holy Hour. Rev. Philip Bene' will preside. Call 487-7652.
4. Canopy of Prayer - Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 pm. at St. John Apostle & Evangelist, 15 Plaza Square.
5. Grief Support Group - "Anger, Guilt & Depression"" will be the topic on April 8 & 22 at St. Anthony's Medical Center. Call 525-1999 for more information.
6. Project Youth '97 would you like to live & work with other teens this summer? Call Sr. Jeanette at 647-5270.
7. World Youth Day in Paris August 15-25. The official pilgrimage of the CYC of the Archdiocese. For more information and brochure call Travel Tyme: 391-1000 or 371-4980 (CYC Office).

MISCELLANEOUS

1. St. Louis Cathedral Choir Rafflelimited to 200 tickets at $100 per ticket. Prize: $10,000.00 Call 533-7672 for tickets.

2. 2nd Annual House Tour Our Lady of Sorrows/SO. Hampton Presbyterian. April 20, 11 am to 4 pm Ticket price $8.00 Call 994-3432.

3. St. Francis of Assisi Card Party on Friday, April 11. Call Nina at 487-2316 for table reservations.

3. St. Martin of Tours Trivia Night on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 pm. $10 per person. Call 631-4734.

4. St. Joseph's, Cottleville is sponsoring a Quilt Social on Sunday, April 13th at 1:30 pm in their hall. 11 quilts will be given away.

5. St. Mary's High School Trivia Night on Saturday, April 19. Trivia begins at 7:30 pm. $10 per person. Call 481-8400 .

6. Notre Dame High School Golf Tournament May 3rd at Quail Creek Golf Club, 6022 Wells Rd. Begins at 1:30 pm.

7. St. Boniface's Dinner Auction - Saturday, May 10th. Reservations required. Call 638-1438, Monday - Friday, between 9 am and 2 pm.

8. Catholic Co-ed Recreational Softball League with games on Sunday afternoons this summer. Individuals 21-36 interested, call Mike at 353-4064 or Jim at 830-4835.

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