St. Anthony of Padua Bulletin
August 17, 1997

This Coming Week

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 22ND IN ORDINARY TIME
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, LABOR DAY
9:00 a.m. - Special Holiday Mass
7:00 p.m. - AA Meeting (Spanish) (F)
7:30 p.m. - Prayer Group (E)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
6:30 p.m. - Bingo (L)
7:30 p.m. - Al-Alon Meeting (F)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
11:00 a.m. - AA Meeting (W)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
9:00 a.m. - Exercise (L)
3:00 p.m. - Holy Hour (Ch)
7:30 p.m. - Ladies' Sodality (M)
8:00 p.m. - AA Meeting (F)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
1:00 p.m. - Fusco/Kunz Wedding (Ch)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 21ST IN ORDINARY TIME
10:30 a.m. - Scout Mass

Pastor's Thoughts

Here are some important facts about evangelization:
1. Evangelization (EV- = Good news; -ANGELIZ- = be a messenger of; -ATION = ongoing process or state of being) is not just preaching doctrine or teaching morals but making the presence of Jesus Christ unmistakable and credible to others.
2. Every Christian is mandated to make Christ known to others by virtue of baptism through which we share in the life and mission of Jesus Christ as a member of his Body.
3. We make Christ known to others in two primary ways: witness and ministry or service. "Witness" means to touch and turn the hearts of others to God by our practice of faith, Christian life-style, and moral convictions. "Ministry" is a conscious and concerted effort to make Christ better known and accepted to others, whether within the Church or outside of it.
4. As a parish community we have two levels of evangelization: the witness and service provided by the individual parishioners and parish families, and the attempt on the part of the parish leadership to act in your name to discover and uncover Christ's presence and the Spirit's power in our neighborhood.
"Grace builds on nature," the old saying goes. It's so true here! To prepare the way of the Lord, there are many "non-churchy" things that need to be done as part of evangelization, like making the neighborhood safe and drug-free, getting in touch with the needs of the people, and providing for necessities around us through the Food Pantry, St. Vincent dePaul Society, and our new efforts at social-service advocacy and counseling.
The biggest change in our efforts at evangelization (over and above our involvement in C-4 and community organization) is the presence of the social worker and the psychologist who will be available for anyone living within the parish boundaries (call me for more information).
Evangelization is such an important and critical part of our parish life, and it is not the work of just a few people; it is the responsibility of everyone.
I look forward to your help, your comments, and your endorsement of our community's work to make Christ more present.
--Father Benet OFM

Offering

Envelopes $4,046.43
Loose Collection 448.18
Children's Envelopes 7.40
TOTAL: 4,502.01
COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUDGET:

This Week Cumulative
(8/10/97): (Week #6):
$5,453.06 $32,718.36
4,502.01 27,263.23
-951.05 -5,455.13
"Give thanks to God the Father always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Eph 15:20). Realizing that all we have is gift from God and being grateful for these gifts is an important part of our call to stewardship. We express our gratitude to God through the selfless sharing of our gifts.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Last week I answered a question about putting certain articles on the parish bulletin boards, like a novena to St. Jude, which I said was a private devotion, not church business, and so it was removed. I'd like to spend the next two weeks writing about private devotions, and here's why:
An incident that happened several weeks ago disturbed me, so I thought I would share some of my thoughts with you. One evening, as I was locking up the church, I came across several stacks of "never-fail" St. Jude Novenas placed around the church. What bothered me was the instructions given for the proper performance of this particular devotion. The pray-er is to "make 81 copies [of the novena] and leave 9 copies on each of the 9 days [of the novena, in church]." The instructions also stated that the novena "prayer must be said 6 times each day for 9 consecutive days...and has never been known to fail."
The first thing which came to my mind was how much the directives resembled a chain letter:
...do exactly as it says, don't break the chain, and all good things will come to you...but if you break the chain--watch out!
I'm not against novenas and other private devotions. They have helped and comforted many people in times of need, brought many people closer to God, that the Church recognizes the worthiness of these devotions, and I have personally experienced their value. My concern is with the "rubrics," if you will, of the above novena. More next week on devotions...
--Brother Richard OFM

Parish News

A TRIBUTE TO LOU SCHAUM: At the 4:30 Mass on Saturday, August 23 the Choristers of years-gone-by will sing a Latin Mass as a tribute to Mr. Louis P. Schaum. Please join in the celebration. After Mass a buffet meal will be offered in St. Anthony Hall at the cost of $5.00 per person. If you wish to join Lou for the luncheon, please send a check to Virgil Cox, 4844 Viento Drive, 63129-1642 no later than August 15. For more information, call Virgil at 892-3347.

R.C.I.A. Summer is coming to an end, and activities are beginning anew around the parish. One of these activities is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). With this in mind, Brother Richard is asking for your help with this wonderful journey of faith. Would you consider service as a catechist, sharing your knowledge of the faith with our inquirers? Perhaps you would like to be a parish sponsor, guiding a candidate through the process by offering your support, guidance, and encouragement. Or would you like to serve as a host or hostess for one or more of the sessions, sharing your culinary talents with candidates, sponsors, and catechists alike? If so, please contact Brother Richard at the Parish Office (353-7470), and you too will be part of this faith-filled experience.

JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT CONCERT: Call Tom Moran after 6:00pm at 353-4791 for tickets to the John Michael Talbot Concert on October 11.

MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT: Parishioner Laurie Fusco will marry Douglas S. Kunz on Saturday, September 6, at 1:00pm.

RESTING IN PEACE: Michael K. Moran, 53, buried August 13, 1997.

SANCTUARY LAMPS: This week one of the sanctuary lamps will be lit for the Doug Potts Family. The other one will be lit as a prayer for MMG's intentions.

QUILT WINNER: Christine Young - 404 Rosedale

Open House

St. Anthony School will hold its annual "Open House" on Thursday, August 21, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Student and Parents, Parishioners and Former Student are invited. Come see what we did over the summer!
First day of school is Monday, August 25, with a noon dismissal.

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS

"What return shall I make to the Lord for his goodness to me?" (Ps 116:12).
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is beginning the new capital campaign entitled Returning God's Gifts, Sharing our Hope, which is designed to meet the future needs of Catholic families, individuals, and parishes.
This is an endowment campaign. The money raised will provide perpetual funding to address defined areas of need in the archdiocese -- 27% to fund Catholic education, 26% to ensure healthy parishes, 18% to support retired priests, 8% to maintain the seminary, 10% to benefit our own parish, 7% to take care of administrative costs, and 4% to strengthen the cathedral of the archdiocese. In this campaign only earned interest is spent; the principal is untouched.
Besides what will be returned to St. Anthony's, we will especially benefit from the education endowment which will provide tuition supplement for parishioners and the parish development endowment which will allow us to be a strong cornerstone in South St. Louis.
Everyone in the parish will be contacted soon. Listen with an open mind. Respond with a generous and compassionate heart.

FUNERAL HOMES SPONSOR "ESCAPE SCHOOL"

Hoffmeister South County Chapel is bringing the nationally recognized program called "Escape School" to Bayless High School Auditorium on Monday, August 18th, at 4:00pm to help empower children, parents, and the community by teaching critical abduction prevention and survival tactics.
Krieghauser South Mortuary will sponsor the very same program on Tuesday, August 19th, at 10:00am at the Avalon Cinema (4225 S. Kingshighway).
Robert Stuber, a former police officer and author, developed Escape School to address practical prevention techniques in a manner that is neither frightening nor threatening. A national expert, Stuber has spoken with millions of parents, teachers, law enforcement officials, and children about child abduction across the country. He has appeared on national and local radio and TV programs, including "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and "48 Hours."
The program is FREE OF CHARGE; reservations are not necessary. For more information call 544-7100 or 351-4320.

HELP THOSE IN NEED:

1. SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR POOR CHILDREN: Poor and homeless children can benefit from your back-to-school shopping. Please pick up extra items for children who get their school supplies through St. Patrick Center. Your donations enable young children to enter school feeling more confident and well-equipped. Items needed range from crayons and glue sticks to loose leaf paper and solar calculators. Call the volunteer office at 621-1283 for more information.
2. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS: The Special Religious Education Ministry of the Archdiocese needs volunteer teachers for small-group special religion classes that meet weekly at twelve area centers. Interested? Able? Call Mary Beth at 428-3666.
3. SUPPLIES FOR THE FOOD PANTRY: Reduce your own kitchen inventory by donating your extra canned good and dried goods to the Food Pantry this week. If the pantry is not open, place your gift at the St. Anthony Shine in the church.

Socials

1. 154TH ANNUAL PICNIC of St. Mary of Victories Church (744 South Third) on Sunday, August 17; Hungarian food from noon on; music 6-10pm.
2. 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of Blessed Sacrament Church (5017 Northland Avenue, 63113) August 21 at 7:00pm, Mass and Benediction commemorating the first Mass; September 7 at 9:00am, Parish Mass and Picnic; September 13 at 5:00pm, Mass followed by cocktails and dinner at Bradley Hall; call 367-5244 for details.
3. 22ND ANNUAL HOMECOMING of St. Hedwig Church, Sunday, August 31, Polish-American dinners served noon to 7:00pm. Please support our neighboring parish!
4. NIGHT AT BUSCH STADIUM, sponsored by the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, Friday, September 12, at 7:05pm; purchase tickets before September 1 through Sister Madelene Reiners (240-3420).
5. ANNUAL "GERMANFEST" of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish (Weingarten MO), Sunday, September 14, with pork sausage and kettle beef dinners from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
6. ANNUAL CARD PARTY sponsored by St. Simon of Cyrene Catholic Church (5076 Durant, 63115) on Sunday, October 6; call 385-0068 for information.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday, August 18, St. Jane Frances de Chantal
6:30 Wortmann Family
8:15 Angie Mantia
Tuesday, August 19, St. John Eudes
6:30 Schwald & Kadlez Family
8:15 Ray & Helen Nieters
Wednesday, August 20, St. Bernard
6:30 Edwin Horn
8:15 Joseph W. & Catherine Weindel
Thursday, August 21, Pope St. Pius X
6:30 Anna M. Buseman
8:15 Jan Krus
Friday, August 22, Queenship of the BVM
6:30 Robert A. Scahill
8:15 Walter Krutewicz, Jr. (Anniv.)
10:30 Catherine Jacko
Saturday, August 23, St. Rose of Lima
6:30 Mr. & Mrs. Melher
8:00 Helen Winkelmann
Sunday, August 24, 21ST IN ORDINARY TIME
4:30 (Saturday) Dorothy Urick
6:00 For the Parishioners
8:00 Carl Hiller
10:30 Pat Rutherford

Liturgical Assistants

Sunday, August 23-24, 21st in Ordinary Time
LECTORS:
6:30 Weekdays, Aug. 18-22: Georgia Berry
4:30 LaVerne Duvall, Pat Nieters
6:00 Georgia Berry
8:00 Gene Rombach
10:30 Lotar and Ramona Neumann
6:30 Weekdays, Aug. 25-30: Alberta Stackle
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
4:30 Hosts: Anne Weiss, Jackie Schmittgens
Cups: Debbie Williams, Arch Rutherford, Dolores Buescher, Martha Eggers
6:00 Jackie Kappler
8:00 Hosts: Bill and Doris Kamper
Cups: Linda Kohne, Debbie Williams, Betty Marton, John Zaegel
10:30 Hosts: Doris Eagan SFO, Marie Serafin SFO
Cups: Betty Krull SFO, Anne Weiss SFO, Phyllis Morrison (Cand.), Jay Doolittle SFO, Ruth Brown, Dorothy Schaefer

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St. Anthony of Padua Bulletin August 17, 1997