Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, St. Louis, MO

MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD BULLETIN
May 4, 1997

Holy Masses This Week

Today
8:00 Guy Kroener
9:30 Parish Family
11:00 Walter Walkenbach
Monday
8:00 George Bippen
Tuesday
6:30 Louise Dieckhans
8:00 Clarence Mueller
Wednesday
8:00 William Kwiatkowski
5 pm Evelyn Barbeau
Thursday - Ascension of the Lord
6:30 Jo Ann Schwabe
9:00 Elizabeth Benoist
7 pm George Seeker
Friday
6:30 Laverne Ryan
8:00 Joe & Ann Nagle & R.S. Augsburger
Saturday
8:00 Ann Culliton
5 pm Mary Martinetti
Sunday
8:00 Bryan Zoellner
9:30 Leon Callanan
11:00 Mothers of the Parish

Lectors and Commentators

May 7-11
Wed. 5 pm Dot Bartnett
Thurs. 6:30 Fran Stephens
9:00 Marian Wobbe
7 pm DeAnn DiMercurio
Sat. 5 pm John DiMercurio
Sun. 8:00 Ken Inman
9:30 Leo Malone
11:00 Sr. Fran Schumer

Eucharistic Ministers

May 7-11
Wed. 5 pm Pat O'Donnell, Bob & Sandy Wich, Pat Rotty, Maria Yaksic
Thurs. 6:30 Jack Schwabe, Jeff Gambaro
9:00 B.&P.Wortmann, G.& L.Bieg, M.A.Hogrebe
7 pm Bob Goetz, J. Boettigheimer, Marty Michalski, Sam & Rose Carosello
Sat. 5 pm Bob & Sandy Wich, Dorothy Bryant, Ginny Mataya, Maria Yaksic
Sun. 8:00 Pat O'Donnell, Mary Anne Hogrebe, Mary Boehm, Mel & Louise Hock
9:30 Rita Augsburger, Marge Terhaar, Ray Henzler, Paul Farwig, Sally Landro
11:00 Bill Henderson, Florence Steinmeyer, David Eller, Lisa Messmer, Bob Goetz

Last Week's Colection

Envelopes $5,600.00
Loose Collection 301.00
Debt Reduction 522.00
School Tuition $3,568.22 Thank you for your generosity!

Server's Schedule

May 6-11
Tues. 8:00 Marciano Garcia & Tom Risk
Wed. 5 pm Jennifer Gerber & Karen Shaffer
Thurs. 9:00 Brad Gaskell & Tim Ilg
7 pm Scott McSpadden & Joe Bonk
Sat. 5 pm Chris Rumpsa & Joe Bommarito
Sun. 8:00 Lauren Everding & Kelly Kertz
9:30 Maureen Walsh & Lauren Re
11:00 Meredith McGinnity & Nicki Ilg

Wedding Banns

1st Publication - Joseph P. O'Keefe & Nicole A. Irovic

Archdiocesan Development Appeal

Today is ADA Sunday when volunteers will be visiting the homes of parishioners who were unable to sign their pledge cards in the class rooms the past two weekends. Please be courteous to the volunteers as they do not know your financial situation. Only you and the Good Lord does! Your generosity in this endeavor goes a long way to assist the needy and under privileged, provide for education, the care of our priests and retired religious, as well as many other diocesan sponsored programs. We sincerely appreciate everyone who has helped the two previous weekends in the classrooms and those who will be making the home visits today.

LADIES GUILD COMMUNION BREAKFAST

This Sunday at the 9:30 am mass the St. Ann's Guild will have the installation of officers and their annual Communion breakfast. The Past President, Dolores Zerbarini will speak about the organizations' program. We are very grateful to her and to Mary Ann Kroener, V. P.; Sandy Wich, Secretary; and Barb Kreuzkamp, Treasurer, for a job well done. Their leadership and the spirit of the entire organization lends much to the life of the parish. They truly are our parish hostesses.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

Thursday of this week is a holy day of obligation. The feast of the Ascension. Masses for the holy day will begin on Wednesday evening at 5:00 pm, the anticipated mass. On the day itself, we will have mass at 6:30 and 9:00 am and again at 7:00 pm. Be sure to mark your calendar for these times.

ARCHBISHOP RIGALI VISIT

On Mother's Day, May 11, Archbishop Rigali will visit Most Precious Blood at the 9:30 am mass. He wishes to speak to the people of the parish and to celebrate mass with us. A light breakfast reception will follow the mass in the cafeteria. Although this is a very difficult time to schedule this, I hope that as many as possible will join us for the celebration and welcome Archbishop Rigali. Bring your children and grandchildren.

Pray for Peace

GRASSO SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Each year the parish awards two scholarships to graduates from the parish school or school of religion who are going to Catholic High Schools. The scholarships are in honor of the late Tony Grasso, Sr. Applications have been filed and now committee members are asked to meet on Wednesday, May 7 at 8:00 pm in the rectory (after holyday mass).

MOTHER'S DAY CARDS

The Home & School Association is once again sponsoring the sale of Mother's Day cards. If you would like to enroll your mother/grandmother (whether they are living or deceased) in the novena of masses to be said here at Precious Blood, please fill out the appropriate information and return it in the collection basket or to the rectory. All donations will go to the Home & School projects.

QUOTE FROM THE CHURCH'S SOCIAL TEACHINGS

Personal dignity and liberty cannot be safeguarded as well by human laws as they can by the gospel entrusted to the Church. The Church has no proper role in the political, economic or social order, but its religious mission can serve to structure and consolidate the human community according to divine law. The promotion of unity belongs to the Church's innermost nature especially because it is bound to no particular culture or political or economic system. (Gaudium et Spes #45)

DOORWAYS COLLECTION

This weekend we are collecting paper products and cleaning products for persons living with AIDS. These items are of tremendous help to them. Thank you for your generosity.

CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

The Catholic Leadership Development program is accepting applications for Fall 1997. If you are 25-40 years old, this is your opportunity to become involved in your Church in ways you may never have considered possible. This tuition free three year program is funded by an ADA grant. To learn more, call Fr. Ryan or call 727-2350 to attend an informational meeting.

SOCCER - VOLLEYBALL SIGN-UPS

All boys & girls ages K - High School may sign up at the following times: Mon. 5-5, 6:30-8 pm at Grasso Field; Mon. 5-12, 6:30-8:00 at Grasso; Sat. 5-17, after 5 pm mass in 8th grad; Sun. 5-18, after all masses in 8th grade; Mon. 5-19, 6:30-8:00 at Grasso. Adults and teens interested in being soccer referees or coaches, will need to sign-up at the same times.

LUCKY SIX WINNERS

Congratulations to the winners of the May 1st drawing:
$300.00 Patsy A. Becker
$125.00 Herb Hogrebe
$ 75.00 Mildred MacDonald

REMINDER: HAVE YOU PICKED UP YOUR TIME & TALENT CATALOGUE? IF NOT, PLEASE DO SO IMMEDIATELY. THEY CAN BE FOUND IN THE SACRISTY.

CATHOLIC PARENT MAGAZINE

In the magazine/pamphlet rack inside the front door of church are some copies of the Catholic Parent magazine. These magazines have some wonderful insightful ideas for parents. Let Sr. Rose know if you are interested in getting the magazine during the course of the year.

Thank You

The First Communicants, teachers and administrative staff wish to thank Kathy Vaughn for the flower arrangements, candles and stands, and the fresh flowers given and arranged for the First Communion day celebration. Also we wish to thank the mothers whose children were in the class - they made the two beautiful banners. We plan to keep these for the day the children are Confirmed. All added to the festive, meaningful celebration last Sunday afternoon.

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.

Community News

1. Family Day at Six Flags- Ascension Thursday, May 8. 10 am special "Family Mass". Rams, Ambush, Vipers players will be there. For tickets call 367-5500.
2. Breast Cancer Surgery Update Dr. Paul Yazdi explains the latest techniques and options. St. Joseph Hospital, Kirkwood. Thursday, May 8, 9 - 10:30 am. Call 966-1629.
3. World Youth Day in Paris, August 15-25. For more information, brochure or to register, contact Travel Tyme, 391-1000 or 371-4980.
4. Feminine Spirituality Reuniting Body & Soul with Lynn McLaughlin, PhD, Wednesday, May 21, 7-9 pm. King's House, call 1-800-779-7909.
5. Grief Support Group will discuss Renewal on Tuesday, May 13th from 7:30 to 9 pm. Call 525-1999.
6. Christian Leadership Institute for High School Students, July 14-18. This will assist them in developing their skills in leadership, communication, and community building. Call Greg at 371-0121.
7. St. Anthony's Spring Fest, High Ridge, Sunday, May 18. Chicken dinners, booths, raffles, bingo, etc.
8. Blood Drive sponsored by Cor Jesu Academy on Tuesday, May 6th from 9 am to 2 pm in the gymnasium. Questions, call 842-1546.
9. Singles Conference at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows on May 17th. Call 314-241-3400, ext 2219 for more information.
10. Faith Enrichment Aquinas Institute of Theology offering two 1 week sessions of graduate level courses. June 16 & June 23 for 1 week. Call 977-3869.
11. Feed My People needs volunteers Monday thru Friday in all areas. Call 631-4900.
12. Epiphany Teen Town Reunion on Saturday, May 10th from 7 to 11 pm. Adult version of what "Teen Town" used to be! $8.00 per person. Cash bar available. Reservations, call Pat at 647-6005.
13. St Anthony of Padua Parish Picnic Saturday, May 17, 10 to 10pm. Chicken & beef dinners.

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