Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, St. Louis, MO

MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD BULLETIN
August 24, 1997

Mass Intentions

Today
8:00 Vincent Wyrsch
9:30 Parish Family
11:00 Bill Hediger, Jr.
Monday
8:00 Nellie Moore
Tuesday
6:30 Alice Kreplin
8:00 Sr. Mary Allen Ryan
Wednesday
8:00 Beatrice Schumm
Thursday
6:30 Mary Walker
8:00 Glenn Graf
Friday
6:30 Recovery - Robert Mallman
8:00 Rose Marie Fischer
Saturday
8:00 Jack Geiser
5 pm Leo Krause
Sunday
8:00 Rose Crocker
9:30 Parish Family
11:00 The Hager Family

Lectors and Commentators

August 30/31
Sat. 5 pm Mary Ellen Schmid
Sun. 8:00 Mel Hock
9:30 Ken Inman
11:00 Sr. Clare Boehmer

Lay Ministers of Communion

August 30/31
Sat. 5 pm Bob & Sandy Wich, Dorothy Bryant
Ginny Mataya, Maria Yaksic
Sun. 8:00 Pat & Bob Wortmann, Shirley Chambers,
Gus & Louise Bieg
9:30 Rita Augsburger, Marge Terhaar,
Ray Henzler, Paul Farwig, Sally Landro
11:00 Rose & Sam Carosello, Peggy Guidorzi,
Kathy Hardin, Marge Diethelm

Altar Servers

August 30/31
Sat. 5 pm Laura Erickson & Jennifer Gerber
Sun. 8 am Karen Shaffer & Josh Hamilton
9:30 Lauren Re & Meredith McGinnity
11:00 Nicki Ilg & Ryan Risk

Wedding Banns

1st Publication - Thomas Hicks and Tina Vivirito

Last Week's Collection

Envelopes $5,434.00
Loose Collection 202.00
Debt Reduction 352.00
Holy Day - Assumption 902.00
School Tuition $3,808.84
Thank you for your generosity!

Special Collection

Due to the mix-up in envelopes, we are having the second collection today for the Diocesan Latin American Apostolate. Be sure to put your name on the envelope that was placed in last week's bulletin. The missionaries, who represent us in sharing the faith, depend on you. Please be generous.

SCHOOL OPENS

Monday, August 25, will be the opening day of school for grades one to eight. This will be a half day of school. The remaining days of the week will be full days. Lunch Program will start on Tuesday.
Kindergarten will begin on September 2. We look forward to a great year together. Be sure to stop by and see the new improvements in the school. Science cabinets in 7th grade room, cable with TV & VCR in 5 classrooms, LCD hood-ups for computers to project on overheads in all classrooms, and a new PA system in the whole school. MPB moves ahead!!

DIOCESAN ANNIVERSARY

Monday, August 25, the feast of St. Louis will mark the parish celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the founding for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. A special prayer service will be conducted in all the parishes that evening. Ours is scheduled for 7 pm with a reception to follow on the front lawn of the Church. Come and bring your family as we thank God for the blessings over the past 150 years.

PSR FACULTY IN-SERVICE

The PSR faculty will meet from 3 to 5 pm today in the rectory for an in-service workshop. Please be sure to keep these catechists in your prayers.

HOME & SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

There will be a meeting of the Board on Wednesday, August 27 at 7 pm in the rectory basement.

RCIA

MPB Parish has been blessed by God with new members each year through the process called the Christian Initiation of Adults. The RCIA is the way the church welcomes new members. The RCIA is a journey of faith which begins with the participants inquiring about the Catholic Faith. If a continued interest exists the participants continue on the journey of conversion sharing and reflecting upon the scriptures and the teachings of the Church. A team of men and women from our parish meet with the prospective new members along with Fr. Ryan and Sr. Rose. The weekly meetings consists of prayer, sharing and reading the scripture readings of the Sunday, presentation of catholic doctrine and discussion. We meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am in the rectory. If you know of someone interested in knowing more about our Catholic faith invite him or her to come to our first meeting on Sunday, October 5th at 9:30 am or send the person's name to Fr. Ryan or Sr. Rose.

Person interested in knowing more about the Catholic Faith:
Name____________________________________

Phone____________________________________

Address____________________________________

Zip Code____________________________________

In Our Parish

MPB CHURCH NURSERY

- will begin September 7th during the 9:30 am Mass. The service is available for parents of children ages 8 weeks to 3 years. Anyone interested in helping with the Nursery should call Tamara Marshalek at 892-0996.

50+ CLUB MEETING

- Monday, August 25th at 7:30 pm. All are welcome.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

- All MPB Parishioners 50 years and over are invited to join the 50+ Club. Meetings 4th Monday of the month at 7:30 pm. Call Lu at 752-1265 for more information.

YOUTH GROUP NEWS

- Youth Group planning meeting. All parents are welcome to attend. The meeting will be held in the rectory basement, Monday, August 25th at 7 pm.

MIZZOU FOOTBALL GAME-@@Please mark your calendar today! The MPB Men's Club invites all past, present, and future members to the Missouri vs Ohio State football game on Saturday, September 27. Leave Grasso Field at 8 am. Kickoff: 11 am. Cost $45.00 per person, includes game ticket, bus ride, beverage and post game meal at Grasso. If interested, call Dan Masterson at 638-1158. Space limited. First come, first serve.

NEWS & VIEWS DEADLINE

- All articles for the next issue of News & Views are due by Monday, September 8. You may drop them off at the rectory or at the home of Peggy Weiler, 3843 Coachella Dr.

MPB RETREAT

- On Sunday, September 21st everyone from MPB is invited to spend a day of prayer, activities and rest at Our Lady of the Snows. There are brochures at the entrances to the church explaining in detail the program for the retreat. In today's bulletin is a flyer that reminds us of the retreat and the ways you can register. (Thank you to those who have registered so far.) The fee for registration is nominal. The parish is willing to contribute to the cost for each one attending. We know that the experiences of the day will help us grow spiritually.

LUCKY SIX WINNERS

- Congratulations to the winners of the August 15th drawing:
$300.00 Gus Bieg
$125.00 Adele Vasterling
$ 75.00 Ernie Schaefer

QUOTE FROM THE CHURCH'S SOCIAL TEACHINGS

- Migration issues should find a place in the ordinary catechesis destined to develop the great message of the Beatitudes and the whole teaching of Christ who wanted to identify himself also with the stranger.

EXECUTION VIGIL ALERT

- William "Ted" Buliek will be executed August 27, at 12:01 am. Candlelight vigil Tuesday, Aug. 26, outside the prison at Potosi, 11 pm to 12:01 am. Call Gov. Carnahan for clemency, 573/751-3222.

YOUNG CATHOLIC MUSICIANS

- Auditions are being held now for ages 10-18 who enjoy singing or play an instrument. Call 231-7464 or 962-9260.

Homecoming

RAFFLE ITEMS ON DISPLAY

- The prizes for the Homecoming Raffle will be on display this weekend in the vestibule of Church. They will also be selling tickets after all the masses this weekend.

DID YOU KNOW?

This is the 35th Anniversary of Most Precious Blood Parish. To mark the occasion, we have had Richard Long make a sketch of the MPB Church in commemoration of our 35th Anniversary. This will also be on display this weekend. A 5 x 7 sketch may be ordered for $12.00 each.

Volunteers are Angels that walk on earth!!

The Homecoming is looking for more angels to volunteer to work the Homecoming. Please return the sign-up sheets to the rectory or call the respective booth chairperson.

HOMECOMING RAFFLE

-Please return sold raffle tickets to the rectory or drop them in the Sunday collection basket. Return any unsold tickets also.

CALLING ALL MEN OF THE PARISH

- All men of the parish are invited to the School parking lot on Thursday, September 4 at 5 pm and September 5 at 12:30 pm to assemble and position the Homecoming booths. Please bring a hammer and screw driver.

CHARITIES 2000 GOLF CLASSIC & DINNER AUCTION

- Saturday, September 6th at Crystal Highlands Golf Club. Dinner auction at Carpenters Hall that evening. Efforts being done in honor of Bryan Bauer and Natalie Berra. Call Terri at 961-6992 or Laurie at 878-0780.

CHILDREN'S DANCE CLASSES

-Registration Sept. 3, at 6 pm, Windsor School, 4092 Robert Ave. 631-6771 or 631-7749. $4 a lesson.
Ballet, tap & jazz classes.

HEALING SERVICE

- St. Simon, 11011 Mueller Rd., Sunday, September 14 at 2:30 pm. Fr. Brian Smith & Sr. Marie Daugherty will conduct.

CATHOLIC ALUMNI CLUB

- Are you interested in meeting other Catholic young adults? The Catholic Alumni Club is a terrific place to meet new people and have a good time. Call John at 647-9920 or Susan at 721-4953.

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ALUMNI

-Looking for former graduates of Immaculate Heart of Mary. Contact Barb at 845-3977, Ray at 481-2482 or John at 353-4706.

ST. PAUL PARISH PICNIC

-Sunday, August 31, St. Paul MO. Beef & Chicken dinners.

TRIVIA NIGHT

- Saturday, September 20, Seven Holy Founders. Call 544-2348.

DAY OF PRAYER FOR SANCTIFICATION OF PRIESTS

-In union with our Holy Father, and his call to all people to pray for the Sanctification of Priests, Arch. Rigali has designated Sept. 16 for this year's observance here in our archdiocese. All Catholics are asked to pray throughout the day for our priests.

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