Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, St. Louis, MO

MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD
October 19, 1997 BULLETIN

Holy Masses This Week

Today
8:00 Parish Family
9:30 The Bruemmer Family
11:00 Bill Hediger, Jr.
Monday
8:00 James Hoffman
Tuesday
8:00 Louis Oehler
Wednesday
8:00 Leo Krause
Thursday
8:00 Richard Bathe
Friday
8:00 Lorine Vonder Haar
Saturday
8:00 Susan Volk
5 pm Teresa Loera Albertson
Sunday
8:00 Gary Neuf
9:30 Frannie Held
11:00 Parish Family

Readers

October 25/26
Sat. 5 pm Sandy Wich
Sun. 8:00 Mel Hock
9:30 Virginia Baltz
11:00 Fran Stephens

Eucharistic Ministers

October 25/26
Sat. 5 pm Bob & Sandy Wich, Dorothy Bryant,
Ginny Mataya, Maria Yaksic
Sun. 8:00 Pat O'Donnell, Mary Ann Hogrebe,
Mary Boehm, Mel & Louise Hock
9:30 Rita Augsburger, Ray Henzler,
Paul Farwig, Sally Landro, Marge Terhaar
11:00 Bill Henderson, Florence Steinmeyer,
David Eller, Lisa Messmer, Bob Goetz

Servers' Schedule

October 21-26
Tues. 8 am Mikey Cosby & Eric Bushmann
Wed. 7 pm Benediction-M.Guillot & R.Coughlan
Thurs. 8 am Rebecca Wrablik & Julie Patterson
Sat. 5 pm Leslie Fiala & Jaclyn Sanders
Sun. 8 am Julie Ries & Katie Steib
9:30 Niki Kohler & Kristi George
11:00 Amy Nahm & Laura Nemec

Last Week's Collection

Envelopes $6,074.00
Loose Collection 284.00
School Tuition 4,881.64
Thank you for your generosity!

MASS CANCELLED

Msgr. Forst will be gone this week. There will not be a 6:30 am mass in the morning on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Coming Soon

Returning God's Gifts - Sharing Our Hope:

In the weeks ahead, you will be reading more about an exciting new campaign taking place throughout the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The campaign, Returning God's Gifts - Sharing Our Hope, is an exciting opportunity for all of us to address the most pressing needs of our Church. The Returning God's Gifts Campaign seeks to raise a minimum of $55,000,000 from the generosity of Catholics in our Archdiocese. The proceeds of this visionary undertaking will be placed into funds which will provide us with the ability to meet needs in the areas of parish viability, Catholic education, priest's retirement, seminary education and our Cathedral Basilica now and into the future.

Each week, this space in the MPB bulletin will be devoted to reminders and important announcements concerning Returning God's Gifts. The Major Gift Committee will meet at Mary, Queen of the Universe Parish at 7 pm on Monday, Oct. 20. The parish leadership team for the campaign is also reminded to be present for the meeting.

Representatives from the parish will begin making calls shortly. Please welcome them to your home. A full explanation of the program will be made by Fr. Ryan next weekend at all the masses. This program is a tremendous undertaking, may God bless our efforts to plan for the future.

ARCHDIOCESAN ANNIVERSARY

Today we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of our Archdiocese. Arch. Rigali and Cardinal Schotte, the personal envoy from Pope John Paul II, will celebrate mass of thanksgiving at 5 pm Today at the St. Louis Cathedral Basilica. All are invited to attend.

MISSION SUNDAY

Today is the annual collection in support of the Propagation of the Faith Programs throughout the world. Sharing our faith is an important part of giving witness to God's grace in our life. Please be generous.

VOCATION PRAYER CROSS

Wednesday, October 22nd, the Archdiocesan Vocation Prayer Cross will come to MPB. Each parish has been asked to spend 1 day in prayer, asking God to bless the future of our Church with vocations. The day will begin with mass at 8 am followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for the remainder of the day-until 7 pm when we will conclude with benediction.
Parishioners are encouraged to make an effort to come to church sometime during this day and "pray that the Lord will send workers into the harvest." Parents picking up students after school are asked to come 15 minutes early and pray before you pick-up the kids. PSR students & parents are encouraged to come at 6:30 and stay for benediction. Retired persons are encouraged to come during the day. Concluding service at 7 pm.

STEWARDSHIP FOLLOW-UP

All parishioner are asked to prayerfully consider the letters that were sent out this week on the topic of stewardship. Please reflect on what your response will be to God's generous concern for you and how you will return thanks to Him for what He has done. We are not asking for any commitment in writing. Please be as generous as you can in supporting our parish community.

This Week In Our Parish

Enrollment Mass

- Parents of students from the Parish School & School of Religion who will be making their First Reconciliation and First Communion this year will enroll their candidates in the preparation process at the 9:30 am mass on Sunday, October 26. Please keep these students in your prayers as they take this important step.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

- The next meeting of the committee is scheduled for Thursday, October 23 at 7 pm in the rectory. All members of the Finance Committee are asked to be present.

SCHOOL NEWS

- Goal conferences are scheduled for students on October 23 with parents, teachers & students meeting. There will not be any school on October 24. Please note this change in the regular schedule and be present at the appointed time for your conferences. Your cooperation is appreciated.

PIZZA SALE

- The Home & School Pizza sale is next Saturday, October 25. Orders are available in the vestibule after all masses this week. Pizzas are prepared fresh by the Home & School parents and available for pickup after 4:30 the day of the sale.

LADIES GUILD NEWS

- The next meeting of the Ladies Guild will be Tuesday, October 21st at 7:30 pm in the cafeteria. See the flyer for details.

SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST MEETINGS

- Due to the fact that Fr. Ryan will have to preach at all the masses next weekend about the Diocesan Fund-Raising project, his 2nd lecture for October 26 will have to be cancelled. The next talk will be November 30.

MRS. GRAF FAREWELL

- The Home & School Association will have a reception today, October 19, immediately after the 11 am mass in the cafeteria to say farewell to Mrs. Graf, our former eighth grade teacher. Alumni and parents are invited to come down and wish her farewell.

SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMENTS

- There is an appeal for a special exercise of Christian love so that these people (migrants) have at least elementary human rights guaranteed to them. Though labor problems in the receiving country may block efforts of local churches in favor of these people, the Church, faithful to the Gospel and the social teaching that comes from it, cannot admit that economic, political, ideological or other motives take precedence over the dignity of men and their conditions or sons (and daughters) of the same Father.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

- November 2nd - guided tours, displays, demonstrations and programs will be featured. Everyone is welcome!

MARIAN PEACE MASS

- St. Matthias Church, 800 Buckley Rd., Friday, October 24th at 7:30 pm.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

focus' on "Rituals in Memory of Your Loved Ones" will be the topic November 11 & 25 at St. Anthony's Medical Center. 7:30 to 9 pm. Call 525-1999 for more information.

BREAST & CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

- St. Anthony's, Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 pm. in classroom 6 on 3rd floor.

Community News

CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH

- Retreat Nov. 7-9 on "contemplation and Action" lead by Vincentian Fr. Thomas Nelson of Denver. Held at the Marianst Retreat Center in Eureka. Call 1-888-350-5088.

ST. LOUIS U. SATELLITE CAMPUS

in South County. Earn a bachelor's degree. Classes meet in the evening or weekends. Students can earn a degree in Organizational Communication or just take some interesting courses. Call 977-2330 for info.

RETREAT FOR SINGLES

- "Seasons of Love," for those who are single or single again. Led by Fr. Jim Heneghan of Chicago. Begins Friday, Nov. 14 at 7 pm and concludes Sat. evening at 8:30 pm. Call King's House at 1-618-397-0584.

INQUIRY 2000

- A retreat experience for single adults 20-40, offered Nov. 7-9. Held at LaSalle Retreat Center. Call 647-5270 for info.

REDEFINE YOUR MARRIAGE

- Workshop for couples interested in improving their marriage is being planned by Catholic Family Services. Solution-Oriented Approach, this Workshop will show participating couples how to look for and discover their own solutions to their issues and concerns. November 15 - 9:30 to noon. Call 968-8010. Limited to 20 couples.

EXECUTION ALERT

- Alan J. Bannister due to be executed Oct. 22 at 12:01 am. Protest events Tuesday, Oct 21. Ask Gov. Mel Carnahan to commute sentence 340-6900.

ALL SPORTS TRIVIA

- Saturday, October 25, St. Matthias Parish Center, 800 Buckley Rd., begins at 7 pm. Call 894-41706 or 892-5480 before October 22.

QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS PARISH MISSION

- October 26-30 from 7 to 8:30 pm. Presentations on the word of God with reflections, singing and praying together. Refreshments follow each service. Babysitting available.

HALLOWEEN DANCE FOR SINGLE YOUNG ADULTS

- October 31 at Our Lady of the Pillar gym from starting at 8 pm. Costumes encouraged. Call 522-3334 for info.

CASINO NIGHT

- Mary Queen of the Universe, Nov. 1st at 7 pm. Tickets are $10, includes beer, soda, sandwiches and snacks. Call 638-2786.

FALL FESTIVAL

at St. Bridget's in Pacific on Sunday, November 2 from noon till 6 pm. Turkey/ham dinners.

TRIVIA NIGHT

- Bishop DuBourg High School, Friday, November 7 at 7:30 pm. Call 305-7735 for reservations.

ST. AGATHA WURSTMARKET

- Saturday, Nov. 8, 3 pm to 8 pm.

SEMINARY DINER AUCTION

- Sat. Nov. 8. Call Fr. Ed Rice at 644-0266 for tickets or donations.

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ARTS & CRAFTS

- Sat. Nov. 8th, 9 to 3:30 pm. Call 845-2333 for more info.

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MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD October 19, 1997 BULLETIN