Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, St. Louis, MO

MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD BULLETIN
September 28, 1997

Mass Intentions

Today
8:00 Vincent Wyrsch
9:30 Beatrice Schumm
11:00 Parish Family
Monday
8:00 Jim Ryan
Tuesday
6:30 Harold Jost
8:00 Andrew Bedo
Wednesday
8:00 The Bruemmer Family
Thursday
6:30 JoAnn Schwabe
8:00 Bill Hediger, Jr.
Friday
6:30 Wanda Davey
8:00 Karl Winkelmann, Sr.
Saturday
8:00 Marie Malone
5 pm Georgia Krejci
Sunday
8:00 Veronica Duda
9:30 Parish Family
11:00 Sue Volk

Lectors and Commentators

October 4/5
Sat. 5 pm Sandy Wich
Sun. 8:00 Lew Brennecke
9:30 Steve Schario
ll:00 Mary Ellen Schmid

Eucharistic Ministers

October 4/5
Sat. 5 pm Alice Hammerschmidt, Bernadine Rumpsa
Frank Aufmuth, Ken Inman, Lois Schoemehl
Sun. 8:00 Pat O'Donnell, Mary Ann 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

Servers' Schedule

September 30 - October 5
Tues. 8 am Joe Bonk & Maureen Walsh
Wed. 8 am Lauren Everding & Kelli Kertz
Thurs. 8 am Ruben Coughlan & Scott Smith
Sat. 5 pm Laura Erickson & Laura Nemec
Sun. 8 am Sarah Aufmuth & Karen Strackeljohn
9:30 Elizabeth Boughman & Katie Bromeier
11:00 Ryan Risk & Josh Hamilton

Collection

Envelopes $5,030.00
Loose Collection 177.00
Debt Reduction45.00
School Tuition$2,952.33

Thank you for your generosity!

RCIA

Opening Meeting

- Anyone wishing to find out more about the Catholic faith is invited to a meeting on Thursday, October 2 at 7 pm in the rectory meeting room. No reservations are required. Come and inquire about our traditions and beliefs. See if they may be of help to you on your spiritual journey. There is no fee involved.

Welcome New Members

Next Sunday we will welcome new families to the parish after the 9:30 am mass. If you are new to the area, please call the rectory to register (487-6456). We want to invite you to this brunch to meet parish leadership and to become acquainted with parish programs.

MURDER VICTIM FAMILIES

As you know there has been a change in the Catechism of the Catholic Church on the topic of the death penalty. The pope has come out against it as a normal means to redress injustices. Imprisonment without parole is a viable option in today's world and that must be the preferred manor of punishment. In order to better understand why this option is so Christian in its foundation, I have asked one of the Board Members from the national Association of Murder Victims' Families for Reconciliation to speak at the 9:30 am mass on Sunday, October 5. They are holding their national convention in St. Louis this week. You can read more about this in last week's issue of the St. Louis Review.

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS

Shortly we will begin the Archdiocesan Program entitled "Returning God's Gifts". This Capital Campaign Drive for the diocese will be held at MPB later this fall.
You have heard about it from other parishes. We are in the last block of parishes to do the program.

LITURGY COMMITTEE

The next meeting of the liturgy committee will be on Tuesday, September 30 at 7 pm in the rectory meeting room. Agenda items include: New directives from the Archbishop on liturgy, planning Thanksgiving, Advent & Christmas, in-service training etc.

COLLECTION FOR ABUSED SHELTER

Next weekend we will be collecting items for the Women's Abused Shelter. Needed items are diapers, baby formula, sanitary items, etc. Your generosity is always appreciated.

Church Cleaning

The Church Cleaners could use a few more women to help volunteer to clean church. We clean once every 5 weeks. Please phone 544-4374 if you can help.

Basketball News

Basketball Registration

-Grades 3-8. Alter all masses this weekend in the eighth grade classroom. Any questions, call Hoey at 487-9834 or Dan at 638-1158. Also sign-ups Monday evening before PSR in cafeteria.

Volunteers Needed

After another successful financial year we are in need of a Chairperson and Co-Chairperson for our Homecoming for '98. Another important fundraiser needing a Chairperson and Co-Chair is the Lucky Six Program. These positions bring in much financial assistance to the parish. If interested, call Kathy O'Donnell at 544-5998.

WOW!

ATTENTION SHOOTERS!! The annual South County Turkey & Meat Shoot is scheduled for noon to dusk on October 12 at Grasso Field. This shoot is sponsored by Troop 905 and the Men's Club at Most Precious Blood Parish.
Entertainment, plus good food and drink for all.

CHURCH SIGN

Sue Augsburger has volunteered to change the Church sign for the next year. Please contact her at 752-0468 two weeks before you need a message posted on the sign.

Winners

Congratulations to the 6th grade girls soccer team for winning the pre-season Assumption Tournament for the 2nd successive year. The team finished 3-0-1 which includes a 3-0 victory over St. Francis in the final. Great job girls, we are proud of your effort.

YOUTH MINISTRY

This fall we will begin a youth ministry program for teens who are freshmen, sophomores and juniors in catholic and public high schools. Sr. Rose has met with different groups of adults for input. Those teens in the age group mentioned above will be receiving a letter inviting them to the get-together. Presently we are forming a core team of youth to work on the activities and events. The purpose of the Youth Ministry Program is to have the youth of the parish 1)seeking greater personal involvement in their parish community; 2)wanting to share their gifts, talents and Catholic faith with peers; 3)wanting to strengthen their faith; 4)willing to commit to Christian service. Any youth interested in serving on the Core team please call Sr. Rose at 487-6456.

FLU SHOTS

The Visiting Nurse's Association will once again be at Most Precious Blood on October 12 from 9 to 11 am to administer flu shots. Cost will be $10.00. For those people with Medicare B card, flu shots will be billed directly to Medicare. If you are a member of a Medicare HMO, contact your HMO for your flu shot.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

P.A.L's - Parish Assisted learning group looking for additional volunteers to work in MPB school to give the children additional help. Can you give 1 hour a week? Call Kathy Kraus at 487-3079. Training available. Degree not required.

WORKSHOP: MAKING ABORTION TRULY RARE

Sunday, October 12, 1-3pm in church meeting room at St. Catherine Laboure, 9740 Sappington. Dr. David Reardon

MINISTRY OF LECTOR

Ken Inman of our parish will be installed into the Ministry of Lector on Saturday, October 4th at 10am at St. Gertrude Parish in Krakow, MO. Bishop Braxton will be the installing Bishop. The Ministry of Lector is a minor order leading toward ordination. This is the first step of Ken's final year of formation to become a Permanent Deacon. All members of the parish are welcome to attend.

50+ CLUB NEWS

Trip to Kansas City, MO- December 9 & 10. Amtrak to Kansas City, return by deluxe motorcoach. Bus will take us to Kirkwood train station. Cost $210.00 includes transportation, lodging, most meals, admissions, tax & tips. Visit Crown Center, lights at Country Club Plaza, Gates barbecue, musical show, steamboat Arabia museum, and more. Call 487-1507 or 544-4849 for more information.
Trip to Casino Queen November 10th. Includes bus, bingo, lunch and gaming session.

Ushers

We are in need of additional ministers to greet their fellow parishioners as they come to celebrate the Eucharist each Sunday, and also to gather the collection. This ministry includes teens, young adults, senior citizens, families, singles, etc. If you would like to volunteer your services, please call Frank Roser at 677-8273.

FATIMA STATUE SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER

Sept. 28-Oct. 4 - Scott & Wendy Brown, 845-6853
Oct. 4-11 - Blanche Brandl, 544-3541
Oct. 11-18 - Jack & Jackie Boettigheimer, 487-9942
Oct. 18-25 - Frank & Laverne Bromberger - 892-0839
Oct. 25-Nov. 1 - Bruce & Nancy Boughman - 487-9229

HOSPITALITY MINISTERS FOR OCTOBER

Sat. 5 pm Kim & Lori Fiala, Joe & Nancy Ilg
Sun. 8:00 Tom & Carolyn Feder, Les Vogel, Janet Portell
9:30 Frank & Dolores Roser, R. Purcelli, L.Valenti
11:00 Jerry & Pat Lampe, T. & D. Leichenauer

MISCELLANEOUS

ROSARY MARCH

- Sunday, October 5 at 2 pm, Missonaries of Charity, 2500 Spring at Cottage.

Craft Fair

-Saturday, October 4th, St. Simon, 11011 Mueller Rd. 9 am to 3 pm. Call Lana at 849-3074 or Marcia at 843-1750.

Quilt Social

- Sunday, October 5th at St. Agatha's 9th & Utah Sts., at 1 pm.

Ursuline Fall Festival

- Sunday, October 5th, 11 am to 6 pm, 341 So. Sappington Rd. Call 966-4556.

South County Community Fair

featuring crafts, silent auction, desserts & games for kids to be held October 4 & 5 in Jefferson Barracks Park. Call Feed My People at 631-4900 for more information.

Catholic Charismatic Conference

-October 3 & 4 at 9 am in Greensfelder Recreational Complex at Queeny Park. No registration, Admission free. Call Barb at 961-4320, Ext. 418 for more information.

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MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD BULLETIN September 28, 1997