Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, St. Louis, MO

MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD
December 28, 1997 BULLETIN

Holy Masses This Week

Today
8:00 Ralph Sonderman
9:30 The Bruemmer Family
11:00 Parish Family
Monday
8:00 Anna Chambers
Tuesday
6:30 Laverne Desseau
8:00 Carolyn & Joseph Sondermann Family
Wednesday New Year's Eve
8:00 Sue Volk
5 pm Josephine Lancaster
Thursday - New Year's Day
8:00 Ann Nagle
10:00 Joseph Whiteley
Friday
6:30 Ruth Aulbach
8:00 Dorothy Cahill
Saturday
8:00 Laverne Ryan
5 pm John MacDonald
Sunday
8:00 Lorine Vonder Haar
9:30 Parish Family
11:00 Bill Hediger, Jr.

Lectors and Commentators

December 31-January 4
Wed. 5 pm John DiMercurio
Thurs. 8:00 Srs. of St. Joseph
10:00 Teresa Emnett
Sat. 5 pm DeAnn DiMercurio
Sun. 8:00 Kevin Kroener
9:30 Virginia Baltz
11:00 Steve Schario

Eucharistic Ministers

December 31-January 4
Wed. 5 pm Alice Hammerschmidt, Frank Aufmuth,
Bernadine Rumpsa, Lois Schoemehl
Thurs. 8 am Bill Koenig, Judy & Wyane Zoellner,
Marie Neuf, Marty Michalski
10 am R & S Carosello, K. Hardin, A & F Bonk
Sat. 5 pm Mike Everding, Pete Fontaine, Jim Moore,
Pat Stamm, Kim Gaskell
Sun. 8:00 Pat O'Donnell, Mary Anne Hogrebe,
Mary Boehm, Mel & Louise Hock
9:30 Jan Marshall, Scott Vince, Janet Portell
Maxine Adlersfluegel,, Ed Schneider
11:00 Bill Henderson, Florence Steinmeyer,
David Eller, Lisa Messmer, M. Diethelm

Servers' Schedule

December 24-28
Wed. 5 pm Niki Kohler & Kristi George
Thurs. 8 am Amy Nahm & Karen Hines
10 am Scott Feldewerth & Adam Pennycook
Sat. 5 pm Dan Flynn & Greg Moore
Sun. 8 am Brett Fallert & Nick Lahay
9:30 T. J. Marko & Matt Crawford
11:00 Mikey Cosby & Eric Bushmann

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

Today we take the time to focus our attention on family life as the root of Church and spirituality. God wants to create family both here on earth and in eternity. He wants us to be in committed relationships as brothers and sisters, parents and children, and as spouses. We create life in each other as the self-giving of Christmas continues through the way we live with each other. Take time today to reflect on the gift that your family has been.

NEW YEAR'S MASSES

The mass on New Year's Eve will be at 5:00 pm and then on New Year's Day they will be at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. This is a great way to begin the New Year: praying for God's guidance on all your endeavors. May God bless all our efforts to grow in His Spirit during the coming year. New Year's Day is a Holy Day of Obligation.

A Big "Thanks"

Fr. Ryan and Msgr. Forst want to thank so many of the parishioners who have shared so much of themselves during the Christmas season. The cards, cookies, fruit, and various gifts are much appreciated. They are real signs to us of your goodness.

FLOWER MEMORIALS

The Christmas decorations are in memory of many friends and family members listed in the bulletin given out on Christmas day. We do thank all the parishioners who helped us with the expenses of the Christmas decorations. A special word of thanks also goes to the Liturgy Committee and many volunteers who worked so hard last Sunday putting things together. There is a real warmth to the atmosphere in our Church because it was done with such care and in memory of so many.

RESTROOM REPAIR

The men's and women's restrooms on the first floor are being made handicap accessible. We are also replacing the partitions for each of the stalls. Please be advised that all partitions are missing at the time. Use the restrooms on the second floor for privacy. This will only be for one weekend. Thank you for your cooperation. We apologize for any inconvenience.

EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE

Early bulletin deadline next week. All articles must be in to the rectory no later that 9 am Monday, December 29.

Hospitality Ministers

The following people are scheduled to minister during the month of January:
5 pm Bill & Dolores Espy, Hank & Lois Schoemehl
8 am J. Volpo, G. & M. Varchetti, Ken Dieckmann
9:30 John & Andrea Barbeau, J. Gambaro, F. Roser 11:00 Dan & Janet Murphy, Sue Pedrotti

New Year's Resolution: Pray Daily

Coming Soon

Our New Lucky Six Club Raffle is about to begin. It is very important that ALL Parish Families be a part of it. A total of $1,500 in 5 prize awards for our special "Sweetheart Drawing" on February 28th. With all families participating, we can make this parish fund raiser a huge success. Remember - "Sell 8 in `98".

SOCIAL JUSTICE THOUGHTS

Any person in danger who appears at a frontier has a right to protection. It is not a simple concession made to the refugee. He (she) is not an object of assistance, but rather a subject of rights and duties. Refugees, a Challenge to Solidarity!

Thanks

Thanks to all students and parents of Most Precious Blood School for your generosity at Christmas. God bless, Debbi.

1. " Quiet, Be Calm," a mini-retreat on contemplative prayer for everyday people in everyday life. Open to men and women, single, married, religious, clergy on January 2-3. To learn the simple methods of contemplative prayer for a busy life call King's House at 1-800-779-7909. King's House is located in Belleville.

2. " Lessons of the Heart - Celebrating the Rhythms of Life." - January 28, at King's House Retreat and Renewal Center in Belleville. Join Pat Livingston, for a refreshing blend of spirituality and life, humor and personal reflection. 9 am to 3 pm. Call 1-800-779-7909.

Together for Life

You are a winner! Married couples, skip the lottery this month and treat yourself to a Marriage Encounter Weekend, your ticket to better communication and more love. The next weekends will be held in St. Louis on January 16-18, and February 13-15. Call 469-7317 for a registration brochure.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

"Ten Commandments of Healing" will be the topic of support group sessions to be presented January 13 and 27 by the Grief Support Group of St. Anthony's Medical Center. The Grief Support Group is designed to help individuals who want to better understand and cope with their feelings of loss after the death of a loved one. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month in the 8th floor conference room of St. Anthony's Medical Center, 10010 Kennerly Rd. 7:30 to 9 pm January 13 and from 1 to 2:30 pm on January 26. For more information call 525-1999.

Please Pray For All The Sick

Collection

Envelopes $6,622.00
Loose 202.00
Christmas Collection 225.00
School Tuition 1,690.87

Thank you for your generosity!

Bible Study

Ecumenical Bible Study at Our Lady of Snows, in Belleville, on Mondays, beginning January 19 and concluding February 9th. Begins at 7:30 pm and ends at 9:00 pm at the Dooley Center. The topic: "The Second Coming of Christ", the leader will be Fr. Francis X. Cleary, S.J. Call 241-3400 for more information.

Natural Family Planning

AWARE Center teaches Natural Family Planning. They will teach the Billings method of ovulation on January 13, at St. Anthony's Medical Center, 10010 Kennerly Rd. The class is offered at 7 pm on the 2nd Thursday of every month in a classroom on the 7th floor of the hospital. Advanced registration required. Call 525-1622.

ST. JOSEPH BOYS HOME

St. Joseph's Home for Boys, established in 1846 and located in south St. Louis City, is looking for former residents of the Home to form an alumni group. If you are a former resident or know a former resident, please contact St. Joseph's Home at 481-9121.

DANCE AT VIANNEY

Sh-Boom Dance at Vianney High School, Saturday, January 17, 8pm to 12 midnight. $17.50 per person, includes beer, soda, snacks. Must be 21. Call Rita at 843-6831 for information.

Mark your calendar!! Chicken & Dumpling Dinner at St. Peter's Cathedral in Belleville, Il on Sunday, January 18th. Serving time 11 am to 6 pm. Carryouts available. Adults $5.25 and Children (6-12) $2.50. Under 5 - free.

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MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD December 28, 1997 BULLETIN