Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, St. Louis, MO

MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD
December 7, 1997 BULLETIN

Holy Masses This Week

Today
8:00 William Kwiatkowski
9:30 Karl Winkelmann, Sr.
11:00 Parish Family
Monday - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
6:30 JoAnn Schwabe
9:00 Bill Hediger, Jr.
7 pm Walt Walkenbach
Tuesday
6:30 Laverne Ryan
8:00 Helen Doolan
Wednesday
8:00 Sue Volk
Thursday
6:30 Anita Keck
8:00 Ellen Augsburger
Friday
6:30 Wanda Davey
8:00 Mary Martinette
Saturday
8:00 Gary Neuf
5 pm Kenneth Moser
Sunday
8:00 Lorine Vonder Haar
9:30 Teresa Loera Albertson
11:00 Parish Family

Lectors and Commentators

December 8-14
Mon. 6:30am Virginia Baltz
9:00 Leo Malone
7 pm Marian Wobbe
Sat. 5 pm Mary Ellen Schmid
Sun. 8:00 Kevin Kroener
9:30 Sally Landro
11:00 Fran Stephens

Eucharistic Ministers

December 8-14
Mon. 6:30 Mary Ann Hogrebe & Jeff Gambaro
9:00 M. Wobbe, B.&P. Wortmann, G. & L. Bieg
7 pm S. & R. Carosello, J. Boettigheimer, Florence Steinmeyer
Sat. 5 pm B.&S. Wich, D. Bryant, M. Yaksic
Sun. 8:00 Bill Koenig, Judy & Wayne Zoellner, Marie Neuf, Marty Michalski
9:30 Libby Poepper, Leo Malone, Joan Aubuchon Sharon or Jeff Gambaro, Ann Heuvelman
11:00 Bill Henderson, Florence Steinmeyer, David Eller, Lisa Messmer, M. Diethelm

Servers' Schedule

December 8 - 14
Mon. 9 am Matt Guillot & Ruben Coughlan
7 pm Katie Bromeier & Karen Strackeljohn
Tues. 8 am Jennifer Gerber & Karen Shaffer
Thurs. 8 am Lauren Re & Meredith McGinnity
Sat. 5 pm Sarah Aufmuth & Laura Erickson
Sun. 8 am Ryan Risk & Dennis Burke
9:30 Nicki Ilg & Joe Bommarito
11:00 Brian Giammanco & Joe Powderly

Monday is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. No anticipated mass. Masses are 6:30, & 9 am & 7pm.

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS

One goal of our campaign is to receive a decision from each household in Most Precious Blood regarding its gift. Our dedicated visitors have been hard at work over the past several weeks delivering the campaign message to you. Now, as we head into the "home stretch," we wish to emphasize once again the opportunity that lies before us. Many of you have responded positively to Archbishop Rigali's call - and done so sacrificially.
For those who have yet to receive a visit or who are thinking about your level of commitment to this historic effort, we ask that you give prayerful consideration to what RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS is about and what it will mean for the future of our parish and our Church of St. Louis.
The report meeting for Team Captains and visitors will be Wednesday, December 10 at 7:30 pm in the cafeteria. All visitors are reminded to make their remaining calls and to turn in ALL assigned cards by the Wednesday meeting.

Second Sunday of Advent

We will have special programs during the Advent Season. The Communal Anointing Service will be TODAY, December 7 at 1:00 pm. The Communal Penance Service for Adults will be Thursday, December 11 at 7:00 pm. The kids service will be December 4 for the Parish School and December 15 for the School of Religion. The School Christmas Program will be December 18 at 7:00 pm and the PSR Advent Mass will be December 8 at 7:00 pm. The Giving Tree will be in the vestibule of Church.

THE GIVING TREE

The Giving Tree is in the front vestibule of church. Please take 1 or more ornaments from the tree. All gifts must be returned by December 14. All toys should be left unwrapped with the tag placed on the outside of the package. All clothing may be gift wrapped with the tag taped on the outside. Reminder: No violent toys like guns, swords, bows & arrows,etc. The agency's that benefit from our Giving Tree are: Guardian Angel Settlement, South Side Day Nursery, and various children's shelters in South St. Louis, South County, North St. Louis and North County.

Congratulations

Last Thursday twenty-four children received the sacrament of reconciliation for the first time. We congratulate them:
Samantha Anspach Allison Becker
Natalie Berra Alex Biermann
Zakea Boeger Anne Brotherton
Christy Capkovic Stephen Dlugos
Corinne Doder Brett Feldewerth
Carmen Holahan Brian Ilg
Brian James Alyssa Lakowski
David Lammert Eric Lawrence
Alex McCosh Stephanie Meyer
Tim O'Neill Adam Strackeljahn
Katie Valli Lauren Vince
Andrew Weiss Rebecca Winslow

Needed

- Full-time baby-sitter for 3 month old girl. Start as soon as possible. Call Brian or Linda Neiter at 892-3241.

Last Week's Collection

Envelopes $5,468.00
Loose Collection 201.00
Campaign for Human Development 95.00
School Tuition 3,446.42
Thank you for your generosity!

This Week In Our Parish

COLLECTION FOR WOMEN'S ABUSE SHELTER

- Today we are collecting baby items and diapers for the St. Louis Women's Abuse Shelter. Your generosity is always appreciated.

50+CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY

- TONIGHT - 6:30 pm in the cafeteria.
Kansas City Trip - December 9/10. Please be at MPB parking lot by 6:45 am. Bus will leave at 6:55am.

MEN'S CLUB MEETING

- The Men's Club will meet Tuesday, December 9th at 7:30 pm in the cafeteria. We will conduct a brief meeting, elect new officers and enjoy a special holiday dinner planned by Pat and the cooks. All members past, present and future are cordially invited to attend.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

- The next Parish Council meeting will be Wednesday, December 10th at 7pm in the rectory meeting room.

UNIFORM TURN-IN

- Please return soccer and volleyball uniforms this Monday, Dec. 8 between 6:30 & 7:30 pm in the cafeteria or next Saturday Dec. 13 between 9 & 10 am at the equipment room at Grasso Field.

MPB APPAREL

- We will be offering MPB T-shirts & sweat-shirts in various designs and colors. There is stock on hand for immediate pick-up and orders will be taken that will be delivered before Christmas. Orders taken: Monday evening Dec. 8, 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the cafeteria and Sat. Dec. 13 from 9-10 am at Grasso Field.

POINSETTIA & HEAVENLY HASH SALE

- The 8th grade will be sponsoring a Poinsettia and Homemade Heavenly Hash sale this weekend, after all the Masses. We appreciate your support.

CHILDREN'S CHOIR FOR CHRISTMAS EVE MASS

- As in the past, we are putting together a children's choir to sing at the 5:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass. The choir is open to all MPB full-time, PSR and high school students from grades 2-12. If you are interested in joining us, call Mrs. Cathie Laury at school, 892-5349.

TIME & TALENT CATALOGUE UP-DATE

- LAST CALL - All additions, corrections and deletions must be turned in this week Tuesday. If you need to make any changes, please do so before December 9th.

CUB SCOUT WREATH SALE

- The Scouts are selling a variety of fresh cut wreaths. Please keep them in mind in decorating this holiday season. Contact Mark Patterson at 845-7445 or any Cub Scout.

REMINDER

ANOINTING SERVICE

- TODAY - at 1:00 pm in Church. If you are unable to come, please call the rectory and we will come to your home.

Special Announcement

LUCKY SIX REPORT

Just think! $1,500.00 - 5 different prizes of $300.00 to be given away February 28th our first "Sweetheart Drawing". Remember to sell eight in ninety-eight!! Tickets may be purchased for Christmas gifts NOW at the rectory from Marion the secretary, between 8:30 and 4:30 Monday thru Friday

LUCKY SIX WINNERS FOR DECEMBER 1ST

:
$300.00 Orville Goerger
$125.00 Andy Bedo Scholarship Fund
$ 75.00 Sue Bates

FATIMA SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER

Nov. 30-Dec. 7 - Tim & Diane Barren, 845-2635
Dec. 7-14 - Jim & Kathy Bromeier - 638-5266
Dec. 14-21 - Laverne Callanan - 544-3560
Dec. 21-28 - Mike & Debbie Campa - 892-0970

SOCIAL JUSTICE THOUGHTS

Unfortunately human dignity is often called into doubt when it needs most to be affirmed, as in the case of the migrants in a precarious or uncertain situation.

SOUTH COUNTY DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

Special Congratulations to the 6th grade girls soccer team for winning the South County District Championship. Season of 15-0-2!! Cheer us to victory in the play-off Dec. 13 at St. Blaise, 12:30 pm.

Miscellaneous

DAY OF ADORATION & PRAYER

for feast of Immaculate Conception Monday, Dec. 8 at the St. Louis Cathedral, following the 8 am mass.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

-"Rituals In Memory Of Your Loved Ones" will be the topic of support December 9 & 23 at St. Anthony's Medical Center. Call for times at 525-1999.

CANOPY OF PRAYER

- December 11 at 7:30 pm. Sermon on The New Catechism: "Sin" by Rev. Thomas Miller at Immacolata Church, 8900 Clayton Rd.

MASS FOR FAMILIES OF DECEASED CHILDREN

- You are invited to the mass "In Memory of our Children" at the Old Cathedral at 2 pm, Sunday, Dec. 14. Celebrant Rev. Greg Kirsch.

CATHOLIC HOST FAMILIES ARE NEEDED

- Catholic students, ages 15-18, for the 2nd semester of school year. Say YES and call 1-800-848-2121 ext. 12.

CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS

The flowers and decorations here at MPB are usually paid for as a memorial for loved ones living or deceased. If you would like to list their names in the program, please enclose your donation and drop this form in the collection basket or return to the rectory before December 21.
Donor:____________________________________

In Memory of:____________________________________

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MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD December 7, 1997 BULLETIN