St. Anthony of Padua Bulletin
March 29, 1998
Fifth Sunday of Lent
We at St. Anthony's continue our "Mission
of Reconciliation" during this Lent of 1998 by
reflecting during this weekend of the Fifth Sunday
of Lent on a very basic reality in our journey
toward holiness: "You may go. But from now on,
avoid this sin" (Gospel).
Jesus' agenda for us is expressed in
Scripture: "I came that they might life and
have it to the full" (Jn 10:10).
"Choose life, then, that you and your
descendants might live" (Dt 30:19). So,
then, "do I indeed derive any pleasure from the
death of the wicked? says the Lord God. Do I not
rather rejoice when he turns from his evil way
that he may live?" (Ez 18:23).
Therefore, Jesus says, "Whoever wishes to
be my follower must deny his very self, take up
his cross each day, and follow in my steps"
(Lk 9:23). So, we respond: "I wish to
know Christ and the power flowing from his
resurrection; likewise to know how to share in his
sufferings by being formed into the pattern of his
death" (Phil 3:10, second reading).
In other words, to achieve reconciliation
("walking together with God, with one another,
with ourselves, with all of creation"), we need to
choose a pattern of living that is alive, growth-
filled, and healthy spiritually, mentally,
emotionally, physically, and relationally.
To keep on track with this "life to the full"
or abundant life in God, we must choose to put to
death (that is, turn our back on and remove)
whatever in our outlook or behavior destroys or
detours our journey toward life (that is,
sin).
This process is known as "taking up the
cross" because it is identifying within ourselves
the same movement that Jesus himself accomplished
by his death on the cross.
In practical, everyday language, we are
talking about facing, naming, and getting rid of
that sin which keep us from reconciliation, from
making a pathway in the desert and a river in the
wasteland (first reading).
The specific sin mentioned in this weekend's
Gospel is adultery which symbolizes a kind of
self-gratification or self-promotion which uses
others to advance our own agenda and which throws
to the wind the disciplines of right order, moral
conviction, and respectful relationships.
What's your "big sin"? Call it by name!
Confess it! Correct your conduct! Take up the
cross! Let new life spring forth!
--Father Benet OFM
Offering
Envelopes $3,532.02
Loose Collection $ 203.00
Children's Envelopes $ 16.25
TOTAL: $3,751.27
COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUDGET:
This Week Cumulative
(3/22/98): (Week #38):
$ 5,453.06 $207,225.28
$ 3,751.27 $187,423.35
$-1,701.79 $-19,802.93
"I have forfeited everything; I have
accounted all else rubbish so that Christ may be
my wealth" (Phil 3:9). Those who recognize God
as the origin of life and source of all they have
naturally respond by loosening their grip on the
material things of this world.
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY...
about Procession with gifts for the poor:
Where charity and love are found, there is
God.
The love of Christ has gathered us together
into one.
Let us rejoice and be glad in him.
Let us fear and love the living God,
and love each other from the depths of our
heart.
Therefore when we are together,
let us take heed not to be divided in mind.
Let there be an end to bitterness and
quarrels,
an end to strife,
and in our midst be Christ our God.
And, in company with the blessed, may we see
your face in glory, Christ our God,
pure and unbounded joy for ever and ever.
Procession with gifts for the poor, Holy
Thursday, Roman Rite.
--compiled by Brother Richard OFM
NEWS ABOUT PARISHIONERS
RESTING IN PEACE: In your kindness
please pray for Leo F. Newbauer, Sr., 89,
buried March 23; Mary Ann Smugala, 80, buried
March 26; and Delores E. Niemeyer, 81, whose
memorial Mass was celebrated on March 27.
SANCTUARY LAMPS This week one of the
sanctuary lamps prays for the health of Bernard
Plasmeier and Virginia Killoren (Steger Family)
and the other remembers the Gyaky, Zarka,
Wambach, Horvath, and Seper Families (MMG).
QUILT WINNER FOR MARCH 19: Debbie
Hardebeck of 1423 Summerpoint Lane.
Parish News
PARISH ASSEMBLY: On Sunday, March
29, at 9:00am in St. Anthony Hall will be held the
Parish Pastoral Assembly to confirm the candidates
nominated for the Parish Pastoral Council.
(Special attendance prizes will be awarded.)
LADIES' SODALITY: St. Anthony's Ladies'
Sodality will be present as a body at the 8:00am
Mass on Palm Sunday, April 5, and will hold its
annual Communion Breakfast afterwards.
ECUMENICAL PALM SUNDAY SERVICE AND
PROCESSION: The Christian Churches of South St.
Louis are together sponsoring a special Ecumenical
Palm Sunday Service and Procession on Sunday,
April 5, beginning at 9:15am at the Salvation Army
(Arsenal and California) and moving toward the
various churches. Come be part of this special
celebration; call Br. Loyola for details.
PARISH UNITY POTLUCK DINNER: On Holy
Thursday evening, April 9, after the 6:00pm Mass
of the Lord's Supper, we as a parish family will
continue our celebration of the Eucharist by
breaking bread together at table in a Parish Unity
Potluck Supper in St. Anthony Hall. The meat will
be provided; you bring the rest according to the
flyer. Call Gerry at 353-7470 for reservation.
MISSALETTES: Those who have registered
for personal copies of the missalettes can pick up
the Holy Week and Easter editions from Father
Benet, from the sacristan, or from the parish
offices.
PARISH SELF-STUDY: Five copies of the
results of the parish-wide survey and of the self-
study completed at the Parish Leadership Meeting
are available in the church in three-ring binders
for all of you to review, study, and comment upon.
CONFESSION GUIDE: Outside the two back
confessionals we are providing for you copies of a
booklet to guide you in your examination of
conscience in preparation for your Easter
celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Please use it and return it for others to use.
Please see Father Benet if you would like your own
copy of this booklet.
EASTER FLOWERS: Use the envelope in your
packet for your donation for Memorial Easter
Flowers. A potted blooming plant is $10.00,
and a large flower arrangement is $50.00. All
other donations will be used for potted palms and
other decorations. The donors and their
intentions will be listed in the front of the
church. One third of the money received will be
used for Easter Sunday; the other two thirds will
be used during the Easter Season. We also ask for
specified special floral remembrances for First
Communion (April 26), Ascension, and Pentecost.
OUR MISSION OF RECONCILIATION
SPECIAL MISSION ON "THE WORKING OF THE HOLY
SPIRIT" with Fr. John Doctor OFM
presiding at the communal celebration of the
Sacrament of Penance and preaching on "The
Holy Spirit and Reconciliation" Thursday,
April 2, 7:00pm.
LENTEN HOME MASSES on Tuesday, March 31,
at 7:00pm. Hosts are the Larry Nolte
Family (2901 Meramec, 351-8423) and
Sisters Margaret Mary & Felician (4226
Minnesota, Apt. D; 352-4742). Please come,
but call before coming.
LENTEN HOLY HOUR: At the Friday Holy Hour of
Adoration at 3:00 pm on April 3 we will
focus on the Holy Spirit's gifts of Piety
and Fear of the Lord, and we will pray for
Return of Youth to the Church. Come pray
with us!
LENTEN FISH FRY: St. Anthony's sponsors a
Fish Fry on every Friday of Lent from
3:30pm to 6:30pm. Each one is hosted by
a parish organization. The host group and
the responsible person for Friday, April
3, are THE GIRL SCOUTS (Charlene Deeken,
481-9818). (Anyone who wants to bake a
cake for one of the fish fries is to bring it
to the Meramec Cafeteria any time after
1:00pm.)
LENTEN FOOD PANTRY GIFT: Each week of Lent
you are asked to bring a particular food item
for the Food Pantry as a lenten sacrifice.
Place it on the steps of the St. Joseph
Shrine on the east side of the church. For
Passion or Palm Sunday (April 5) the food
item will be:
baking items and powdered milk
LENTEN DEVOTIONS: Our Parish's "Mission of
Reconciliation" includes:
Sunday, 6:00pm, Evening Prayer, Friars' Choir
Monday, 6:00pm, Evening Prayer, Friars' Choir
Tuesday, 7:00pm, Mass in Parishioners' Homes
Wednesday, 2:15pm, Stations of the Cross with
school children
Friday, 7:00pm, Stations of the Cross and
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturday, 5:30pm, "Soup 'n' Scripture"
(studying and reflecting on the Bible),
sacristy
Sacrament of Reconciliation
In these last days of Lent, the Sacrament of
Reconciliation will be offered at the following
times for your convenience:
Wednesday, April 1:
8:30am, for grades 2-4 and any adults present
Thursday, April 2:
8:30am, for grades 5-6 and any adults present
Friday, April 3:
8:30am, for grades 7-8 and any adults present
3:00pm, in conjunction with the Holy Hour
Saturday, April 4:
3:00pm, as usually scheduled
Monday, April 6:
8:30am, after the last Mass
Tuesday, April 7
8:30am, after the last Mass
1:00pm, at Chariton Apartments
7:00pm (enter church by the parking lot door)
Wednesday, April 8
8:30am, after the last Mass
3:00pm, after the Stations of the Cross
(last chance for Confessions before
Easter!)
THE SACRED TRIDUUM
Here are the special liturgical services of
the Sacred Triduum:
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 9:
8:00am Morning Prayer
6:00pm Mass of the Lord's Supper
7:00pm Parish Unity Potluck Dinner
7:00pm Adoration: Franciscans (OFM & SFO)
8:00pm Adoration: Teens
8:30pm Adoration: Family Hour
9:30pm Adoration: Quiet Time
10:00pm Adoration: Ladies of the Parish
11:00pm Adoration: Men of the Parish
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 10:
8:00am Morning Prayer
3:00pm Liturgy of the Lord's Passion
7:00pm Stations of the Cross
HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 11:
8:00am Morning Prayer followed by
breakfast with the friars
9:00am Blessing of Easter Food
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 12:
9:00pm (Saturday Evening) Easter
Vigil with Reception for Newcomers
following
(Renewal of Baptismal Promises at all Masses)
6:00pm Solemn Festive Ecumenical Evening
Prayer
Mass Intentions for the Week
Monday, March 30, Lenten Weekday
6:30 Dorothy & Mathilda Swehla
8:00 Poor Souls
Tuesday, March 31, Lenten Weekday
6:30 Charles & Edna Chott & Family
8:00 Raphael Paul
Wednesday, April 1, Lenten Weekday
6:30 Patricia Palermo
8:00 Jacob & Josephine Speck
Thursday, April 2, Lenten Weekday
6:30 Dorothy Paulis
8:00 Poor Souls
Friday, April 3, Lenten Weekday
6:30 Poor Souls
8:00 Josephine Notheis
Saturday, April 4, Lenten Weekday
6:30 Leo F. Schwald
8:00 Michael & Anna Prebil
Sunday, April 5, PASSION [PALM] SUNDAY
4:30 (Saturday) Stegers' 50th Anniv.
6:00 Parishioners
8:00 Henri Bouchard
10:30 Melba Gregory
Liturgical Assistants
Week of March 30 to April 5
LECTORS:
Weekdays, March 30-April 4:
6:30 Georgia Berry
8:00 Joe Sestric
Mission Service, April 2:
7:00 Georgia Berry
Sunday, April 4-5:
4:30 Steger Anniversary Mass:
Larry and Paul Steger
6:00 Ken Dames
8:00 Dave Bergfeld, Bill Kamper
10:30 Scouts
Weekdays, April 6-8:
6:30 Alberta Stackle
8:00 Sister Virginia
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Sunday, April 4-5:
4:30 Hosts: Rich Steger, Mary Kay
Schackeford
Cups: Anne Flahine, Martha Eggers,
Mike Mount, Rosemary Beheiter*
6:00 Pat Behnen
8:00 Ladies' Sodality
10:30 Hosts: Rich Busiek, Jerry Forchee
Cups: Robert Harre, Pat Penrose,
Phyllis Forchee*, Steve & Gloria
Derickson, Phyllis Morrison
This Coming Week
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 12
6:00 p.m. - Solemn Ecumenical Vespers
EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 13
11:00 a.m. - A.A. Information Meeting (W)
6:00 p.m. - Easter Evening Prayer
7:30 p.m. - Prayer Group (E)
EASTER TUESDAY, APRIL 14
6:30 p.m. - Bingo (L)
7:30 p.m. - Al-Anon Meeting (F)
EASTER WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
11:00 a.m. - A.A. Meeting (W)
1:00 p.m. - Franciscan Mothers' Club (E)
EASTER THURSDAY, APRIL 16
7:00 p.m. - 1st District Police Info. Meeting (L)
7:00 p.m. - Finance Council Meeting (F)
EASTER FRIDAY, APRIL 17
3:00 p.m. - Holy Hour (Ch)
8:00 p.m. - Men's Club (L)
8:00 p.m. - A.A. Meeting (F)
EASTER SATURDAY, APRIL 18
7:00 p.m. - Grade School's Trivia Night
EASTER OCTAVE, APRIL 19
Coffee and Donuts after 8:00 Mass
9:00 a.m. - Mass at Chariton Apartments
9:00 a.m. - R.C.I.A. (S)
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