Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, St. Louis, MO

MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD BULLETIN
July 20, 1997

Mass Intentions

Today
8:00 Parish Family
9:30 Vincent Wyrsch
11:00 Charles & Viola Brockmeier
Monday
8:00 George Bippen
Tuesday
8:00 Joseph Walter
Wednesday
8:00 Joseph Wayne Melton, Sr.
Thursday
8:00 Clarence Mueller
Friday
8:00 Rudolph Steib
Saturday
8:00 JoAnn Schwabe
5 pm Walter Walkenbach
Sunday
8:00 Parish Family
9:30 Donald Stockman
11:00 Loretta Sarsfield

Lectors and Commentators

July 26/27
Sat. 5 pm Pat Stamm
Sun. 8:00 Lew Brennecke
9:30 Margaret Lahay
ll:00 Jerry Lampe

Eucharistic Ministers

July 26/27
Sat. 5 pm Mike Everding, Pete Fontaine, Ellen Culliton, Allen Boedeker
Sun. 8:00 Bill Koenig, Judy & Wayne Zoellner, Marie Neuf, Marty Michalski
9:30 Libby Poepper, Sharon or Jeff Gambaro, Leo Malone, J. Aubuchon, Phyllis Murphy
11:00 Fran Stephens, Jane & Ed McCormick, Pat & Steve Erdmann

Servers' Schedule

July 26/27
Sat. 5 pm Josh Hamilton & Ryan Risk
Sun. 8 am Ruben Coughlan & Scott Smith
9:30 Sean Smith & Josh Vince
11:00 Cory Sielfleisch & Jim Nemec

Collection

Envelopes $6,318.00
Loose Collection 207.00
Debt Reduction 638.00
School Tuition $2,260.36

Thank you for your generosity!

Mass Schedule Changes

There will be NO 6:30 am mass this week.

P. S. R.

PSR classes begin on Monday, September 8th at 6:45 pm. This year we will have orientation/open house for the parents and children on the same night, namely September 8th. It is important that at least one parent attend with their child/ren on September 8th. If you did not register your child/ren for this year 1997-1998, please call Sr. Rose at 487-6456.

School News

Beginning July 1 of each year we start the payments for the 1997-98 school year. Parents have asked us to base the tuition rate on a 52 week basis. Therefore the payments will begin this week for the 1997-98 school year. Please send your tuition payments in a separate envelope to the rectory or drop it in the collection basket. Do not put it in your regular Sunday offertory envelope. State law requires that we keep all tuition funds separate from Church offerings. We appreciate your cooperation in this regard.

Tuition Assistance

Any family needing financial assistance for the 1997-98 school year is asked to contact the rectory for financial aid application forms. No previous agreements carry over from last year. We are required to review these requests annually. Please file these requests immediately.

School Registration

School Registration for grades Kindergarten through 8th grade are being taken. Call Dr. Burgoon at 892-5349.

SCHOOL UNIFORM NEWS

If you have ordered your school uniforms from "Just me Apparel", you may pick them up on Wednesday, August 6th from 6:30-8:30 pm in the school cafeteria.

If you have not ordered your uniforms, "Just Me Apparel" is now open for the 'Back to School' season. Be sure your child is in uniform for the start of school. Call 391-3551 for store hours.

QUOTE FROM THE CHURCH'S SOCIAL TEACHINGS

Work is more than a way to make a living; it is an expression of our dignity and a form of continuing participation in God's creation. People have the right to decent and productive work, to decent and fair wages, to private property and economic initiative. Workers have the strong support of the Church in forming and joining unions and worker associations of their choosing in the exercise of their dignity and rights. In Catholic teaching, the economy exists to serve people, not the other way around. US Catholic Bishops "A Century of Social Teaching".

WINNERS OF THE JULY 15TH LUCKY SIX DRAWING

Congratulations to:
Michael Hunsicker $300.00
Dale & Sharon Snodsmith $125.00
Leona Weber $ 75.00

Looking for Volunteers

1. The Men's Club is looking for someone to paint a Goalie on their new Soccer Kick-Board. If you can help, contact Fred at 892-0385.

2. A volunteer is needed to change the Church sign for the next year beginning after the Homecoming. Please contact Fred at 892-0385.

3. The Learning Center is in need of a few more volunteers to help grades 1, 2, and 3 with small group work on Thursdays. For more information call Kris at 845-7530.

Help Others

Our parish is collecting household items in good condition to assist a young family just arriving in our country. All household items - furniture to linens. Everything must be in good condition and appliances in working order. Items can be brought to the rectory and will be stored in the garage. Please bring donations during working hours (8:30 - 4:30) before July 28th. Please call the rectory at 487-6456 before you come.

Homecoming

TRINKET AND TREASURE HUNT

How would you like to go on a treasure hunt? The Trinkets and Treasure booth for the MPB homecoming is searching for new or like-new items. Everyone is sure to have "hidden booty" stowed away on shelves, in drawers or in secret compartments. Please bring your loot to church THIS WEEKEND and place it in the treasure chest.

MPB GRADUATES

Most Precious Blood is actively looking for all graduates. If you know where our graduates are, please provide the graduate's name, address and year of graduation either from MPB or the PSR program. Send the information to the rectory marked Alumna.

CRAFT ITEMS NEEDED FOR HOMECOMING

The Craft Booth depends on you!! Can you donate 3 to 5 items for this booth? Items can be dropped off at church marked "Craft Booth" or call Kathy O'Donnell at 544-5998 for pick-up.

THEOLOGY ON TAP

Why Our Faith Calls Us to Care for the Earth - with Roy Lanham, Director of Campus Ministry for the Diocese of Springfield, IL. Theology on Tap is a free program of speakers, discussion and socializing for young adults (20's & 30's), Wednesday, July 22, at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4092 Blow Ave., at 7:30 pm. Call Tom at 371-0122 for more information on this and other programs.

Pray for Vocations

In Appreciation

Archbishop Justin Rigali honored volunteers at an ADA Appreciation Mass on Saturday, July 19, at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. Tom & Ginny Mataya have served as ADA volunteers for at least 5 years and were invited to this special mass. The Archbishop has called ADA volunteers "the lifeblood of the most important annual charitable undertaking of the Archdiocese." The results of this year's campaign will be announced in late August. This campaign provides benefits to over one-half million men, women and children throughout the Archdiocese's 10 deaneries.

Did You Know?

The diocese of St. Louis was established on July 18, 1826; the archdiocese, July 20, 1847. When St. Louis was elevated to an archdiocese on July 20, 1847, Bishop Kenrick became its first archbishop. Three years later the extent of his jurisdiction was contracted to the state of Missouri. Before his death in 1896, some 16 new sees had been erected out of the original Diocese of St. Louis. In 1956 the archdiocesan boundaries were again adjusted, leaving only 10 counties surrounding the city of St. Louis within the archdiocese's territory. At the same time, the diocesan boundaries were completely realigned, with the third suffragen See of Jefferson City added in the state of Missouri. At present, the Archdiocese numbers 227 parishes and 8 missions, with a total of 864 priests including 383 religious; there are also 208 permanent deacons, 190 brothers and 2416 sisters engaged in various works. Also operating under Catholic auspices are 29 high schools and 155 elementary schools. The Catholic population is 558,800.

Odds and Ends

1. St. Lawrence Parish, Lawrenceton, MO will hold its Annual Picnic, Today, July 20. I-55 to Bloomsdale exit 157, west on Hwy Y for 7 miles! Fried Chicken, Kettle Beef and Liver Dumplings.
2. St. Stephen Church, Richwoods - in northern Washington County. Today, July 20. Beef & Country Fried Chicken Dinners served in air-conditioned hall from 11 am to 5 pm.
3. Holy Family Parish in Port Hudson will have their annual Country Picnic on Sunday, July 27. Chicken & beef dinners served in two air-conditioned halls from 11:30 to 6 pm.
4. St. Mary's - Bridgeton - Homecoming - 4 pm to midnight on Saturday, August 9. Fun for all!
5. Pat McBride Soccer Camp - Held at Assumption fields for boys and girls, ages 5-14, August 11-15 from 9 - 11:30 am. The fee is $65.00 per camper, $50 for each additional child in the same family. Call Donna or John Ringwald at 487-7543 for application forms.
6. Steve Maurer Soccer Camp - Week of July 21 to July 24, 6 pm to 8:15 pm. Call 487-2730 immediately.
7. Knights of Columbus Bingo - Orlando Gardens on Hoffmeister. Join them Tuesday evenings. Games begin at 6:15 pm.
8. FLEA MARKET - St. Mary Magdalen Parish Center, 4354 S. Kingshighway, Saturday, August 9th, 8 am to 2 pm. Rent or sell! Call 353-8911.
9. Giant Sale of Office Furniture & Miscellaneous Items sponsored by Sisters of Most Precious Blood in O'Fallon on Saturday, July 26th from 7 am to 5 pm. 204 N. Main St., O'Fallon. Call 240-3420 for info.

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MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD BULLETIN July 20, 1997