MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD BULLETIN
April 13, 1997

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Mass Intentions for the Week

Today
8:00 Josephine Lancaster
9:30 Parish Family
11:00 Bill Hediger, Jr.
Monday
8:00 George Bippen
Tuesday
8:00 Clarence Mueller
Wednesday
8:00 Helen Doolan
Thursday
8:00 JoAnn Brotherton
Friday
8:00 Bernard Wamser
Saturday
8:00 Guy Kroener
5 pm John F. Zienta
Sunday
8:00 Frank Trupiano
9:30 Joseph Metherd
11:00 Parish Family

Lectors

April 19/20
Sat. 5 pm DeAnn DiMercurio
Sun. 8:00 Lew Brennecke
9:30 Srs. of St. Joseph
ll:00 Ken Inman

Eucharistic Ministers

April 19/20
Sat. 5 pm Alice Hammerschmidt, Bernadine Rumpsa, Frank Aufmuth, Ken Inman, Lois Schoemehl
Sun. 8:00 Pat O'Donnell, Mary Anne Hogrebe, Mary Boehm, Mel & Louise Hock
9:30 Marian & Jim Wobbe, Alta Bonk, Maxine Adlersfluegel, Scott Vince
11:00 Bill Henderson, Florence Steinmeyer, David Eller, Lisa Messmer, Bob Goetz

Eucharistic Ministers

April 15-20
Tues. 8:00 Chris Rumpsa & Joe Bommarito
Thurs. 8:00 Brian Giammanco & Joe Powderly
Sat. 5 pm Sarah Aufmuth & Laura Erickson
Sun. 8:00 Matt Guillot & Josh Hamilton
9:30 Angie Coughlan & Joanna Kunz
11:00 Rene' Cranwell & Lori Fiala

Your Gifts to God and Parish

Sunday Envelopes $6,830.00
Loose Collection 190.00
Debt Reduction 1,557.00
School Tuition 7,169.64

Thank you for your generosity!

Mass Schedule Changes

Because Msgr. Forst will be away next week we will not have the 6:30 am mass.

Archdiocesan Development Appeal

We welcome Stephanie Welling from the Catholic Education Office to our parish this weekend. She will speak to us about the efforts of the ADA Campaign and solicit your support. This year ADA Sunday is May 4. We ask ALL parishioners to take advantage of the opportunity to make their pledges or contributions as you leave church after all masses the next two weekends, April 19/20 & 26/27. There will be 3 classrooms across the hall from Church available for this purpose. If your employer matches gifts bring an application blank along with you. If in doubt a list of such companies will be on the bulletin boards at the church entrances. For your convenience, you can use a credit card for your contribution. Only you and the Lord knows how much you can afford to give. "Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me." If everyone would take the opportunity to sign up early, it would reduce the number of volunteers needed to make home calls. Volunteers will be asked to make 5 calls on ADA Sunday,May 4. Please call Lew Brennecke 892-3986, if you can help make calls.

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.

TIME & TALENT CATALOGUE

Please pick up your new copy of the Time & Talent Catalogue as you leave mass this weekend. It lists all the new families as well as the "old" families. We are very appreciative of the advertisers who make this publication available. Be sure to say thanks to them, if you do business with that concern. We hope the information on the parish history and organizations will keep you abreast of what services are offered and how you might get involved. Let us know if we can be of any assistance.

NEW AMBRY

We are very appreciative of the donations from the Kroener and Wobbe families who made the purchase of new oil stocks and the ambry display case possible. It is a beautiful tribute to the memories of their parents. We also thank Mr. Fred Bonk from our parish for hand-making the ambry. It will touch many lives for generations to come as our loved ones are consecrated and anointed in the Lord.

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.

50+ CLUB NEWS

April 14th (Monday) - Trip to President Casino On the Admiral. Bus will leave MPB parking lot at 9:30 am.

NATIONAL DAY OF APPRECIATION FOR PASTORS

Sunday, April 20th we will celebrate the goodness of Fr. Ryan during the 9:30 am mass. This is Good Shepherd Sunday and we invite all members of the Parish and school community to take time to express their gratitude to our pastor for his role in being the Good Shepherd for our faith community. We also invite all members of the parish and school community to send a letter or card of appreciation to Fr. Ryan sometime in the next two weeks. Letters can be mailed to the rectory, dropped off at school, or placed in the collection basket. There will be a reception after the 9:30 am mass in the cafeteria. Please join us.

CATHOLIC SINGLES FAIR

The first annual Catholic Singles Fair will be held Today, April 13, at 6:30 pm at St. Louis Cathedral. Mass, followed by opportunities to obtain information from various single organizations will be there. Booths, displays and opportunities to meet people are part of the planned agenda. Single, divorced, and widowed programs will all have displays.

QUOTE FROM THE CHURCH'S SOCIAL TEACHINGS

In traditionally Christian states at the present time, civil institutions evidence a high degree of scientific and technical progress and possess abundant machinery for the attainment of every kind of objective. And yet it must be owned that these institutions are often but slightly affected by Christian motives and a Christian spirit. Pacem in Terris #151

NOMINATIONS NEEDED

Parishioners concerned about our Parish School, School of Religion and Adult Faith Development Programs are asked to nominate themselves for elections to the Parish Board of Education. Please consider serving your community in this most important ministry. It is one of the parishes top priorities. We need people to serve on the board. Please call the rectory or Paulette Crawford (487-4216) for more information or to submit your name in nomination.

PARENTS OF FIRST COMMUNICANTS

There will be a practice for First Communion on Saturday, April 19 at 10:00 am in Church. All parents and students from the Parish School and School of Religion are asked to be present. This is the only practice. We need your cooperation. Please be sure to be there.

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS DRIVE

The Girl Scout Troops of MPB are asking all parishioners to donate to the annual Personal Care Item Drive, named "April Showers". Please bring one or two items next weekend and place them in the container outside of Church. Suggestions of items would be toothpaste, shampoo, deodorants, baby diapers. This will help supply our area Food Pantry and Self-Help Centers. The Girl Scouts appreciate your thoughtfulness for the less fortunate.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH

Homecoming

The date has been set and the name has been changed! Saturday, September 6, 1997. 11:00 am to 10:00 pm is the date and time for the MPB Homecoming '97. (Formerly the Fall Festival). Make the day a Parish Family Homecoming. Parents and Grandparents of MPB alumnae and past students invite your children and grandchildren to join you for a delicious chicken dinner Saturday evening. Details will follow regarding booth chairpersons and booth volunteers. If you are interested in chairing a booth this year, please contact Susan Augsburger at 752-0468

LADIES GUILD MEETING

Tuesday, April 15, 7:00 pm!! The meeting is very important. There will be speakers to discuss strategies and issues of the Parish - Parish Council, Board of Education, Social Justice. See you at 7 pm on Tuesday, April 15.

CYC DANCE

CYC Dance on Saturday, April 19, 7 pm at St. Matthias. Tickets are $30.00 couple, $15.00 single. Price includes Dinner and Live Music. Come celebrate with MPB's "Man of the Year" Dan Eagan. For ticket information and reservations, contact Kevin George at 894-7166 before April 14.

ADULT CONFIRMATION

Any Teenager or adult who has not been confirmed is asked to contact the rectory immediately. Preparations need to be made and instructions given before the celebration on May 18 at 2:30 pm at the Cathedral.

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. 3. Women's Retreat - May 2-4, at Pallottine Renewal Center, directed by Sr. Mary Ann Fisher, CSJ. Call 837-7100 for more information or to register. 4. Project Youth '97 - Would you like to live and work with other teens this summer? Call Sr. Jeanette at 647-5270.

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Quit Smoking- Community Service presented by Alexian Brothers Hospital on Saturday, April 19 at 10 am. For reservations call 865-7930. Free continental breakfast.
2. Trivia Night- Notre Dame High School on Friday, April 25. $10 per person. Doors open at 7 pm. Call Joe at 845-2713 or Doug at 631-5928.
3. St. Mary's High School Trivia Night on Saturday, April 19. 7:30 pm. Call 481-8400 .
4. St. Boniface's Dinner Auction- Saturday, May 10th. Reservations required. Call 638-1438, Monday - Friday between 9 am and 2 pm.
5. Clothing Drive - St. Patrick Employment Service is helping record numbers of people find work this spring, as a result they need office clothing. Men's dark suits, women's white blouses & dark skirts are needed. Also plus-size clothing. Call 421-4013.

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