St. Anthony of Padua Bulletin
September 21, 1997

Pastor's Thoughts

"Where there are jealousy and strife, there is also inconstancy and all kinds of vile behavior" (Jas 3:16).
These words communicate a "truism" that is so prevalent in today's society; it even infects the way we are "church" to one another. "L.S.M.F.T." -- "Low self-esteem means friction and trouble."
When we have a negative opinion of ourselves or a low estimation of our worth or contribution, we get into all sorts of destructive attitudes and behaviors, like jealousy, violence, anger, damaging speech, avoidance, rudeness, and so forth. Such negativity spawns even more havoc in words and actions until the power of evil takes over and undermines any effort to build peace and justice and unity.
We see this happening in our families. We see this happening in our society. We even can see this coming about in the parish.
Every once in a while -- usually in conjunction with proposing or carrying out some sort of pastoral change -- there is a rash of negative behavior which communicates to me as pastor a number of clear messages:
1. When the power of evil works to dismantle any growth or development in this faith community, I know that the proposed changes must really be what the Lord is calling us to be and do.
2. The self-worth of this parish is fragile enough to make some people either deny our corporate sinfulness or misinterpret my call to spiritual renewal as a condemnation or moody "black cloud."
3. The jealousy and strife I have encountered, which have lead to various kinds of "inconstancy" (from work-stoppage to a kind of spiritual blackmail) and vile behavior (from shunning to arguments in the parking lot to twisting the truth), show me the great need among us to "go, rebuild the Church" in a very profound way.
When we break through the power of evil and strengthen our self-worth and dismantle our jealous and strife and thereby get rid of our inconstancy and vile behavior, we can move forward all the more swiftly to embrace the Lord with a pure heart, a clear mind, and a free hand.
--Father Benet OFM

Offering

Envelopes $3,779.49
Loose Collection 578.36
Children's Envelopes 7.70
TOTAL: 4,365.55
COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUDGET:

This Week Cumulative
(9/14/97): (Week #11):
$5,453.06 $59,986.66
$4,365.55 $52,322.57
-1,087.51 -7,664.09
"The one who wishes to rank first, must remain the last one of all and the servant of all" (Mk 9:35. To serve is to reign. This teaching was exemplified by Jesus' life and death. Christ is the ultimate steward, sacrificing everything, even his life for us. How are we following his example of service?

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY@@
About Parish Unity
-- compiled by Brother Richard OFM "...One of the main concerns of pastors and of the faithful who have responsibilities [in the parish] is to promote harmonious unity in the community. This is an essential condition if the local Church is to be a transparent sign of Christ's presence in the eyes of the baptized who do not take part in her daily life and in society as a whole. Among Christians, there is an enormous diversity of social backgrounds, cultures, interests as well as charism. The parishes' vocation is precisely to enable each individual to express himself and to be part of the unity of the body formed by different but complementary members..."
--John Paul II, "The Vocation of the Parish," January 25, 1997.

JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT
CONCERT AND PRAYER WALK

Tickets for the John Michael Talbot Concert on October 11 will be on sale after all Masses the weekends of September 20-21 and September 27- 28. John Michael Talbot is a world-renowned Christian singer and composer; his Catholic roots are deep in the Franciscan tradition.
On Sunday, October 12, at 1:00pm everyone is invited to join John Michael on a silent walk through the neighborhood to prayer for peace. Mark your calendars and come along!
Call Tom Moran at 353-4791 for more details.

Kirchenfest

On Saturday, October 4, after the special 4:30 Mass honoring St. Francis of Assisi, gather in the parking lot for the revival of St. Anthony's KIRCHENFEST with brats and beer, potato pancakes and dessert, music by the Waterloo German Band, and friendly people wanting to build community.

Parish News

HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT at St. John the Baptist College Prep High School at 7:30pm on Tuesday, September 23, for interested 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th graders and their parents. There will be present from 14 area high schools to provide information regarding entrance requirements, curriculum and activities, finances, and other areas of interest to parents and students.

SEPTEMBER 25, HOME AND SCHOOL MEETING, moved from the 18th, will be held on Thursday at 7:00pm in the Compton School Cafeteria. All school parents are expected to attend.

SEPTEMBER 25, SPECIAL DAY OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: As one of the observances of the archdiocese's 150th anniversary, the 25th day of the month is set aside for eucharistic prayer. We at St. Anthony's participate in a special way in this celebration this month because the celebration begins at LaSalette Center on Broadway and concludes here. The schedule for the day is as follows:
Noon Mass at LaSalette Center (4650 South Broadway)
1-3pm Eucharistic Adoration at the LaSalette Center
3:00pm Public Procession with the Blessed Sacrament to St. Anthony Church
4-7pm Eucharistic Adoration at St. Anthony's
7:00pm Mass at St. Anthony's
As our parish's special opportunity to participate in this anniversary celebration and to promote our devotion to the Eucharist, please make every effort to take part in the procession, adoration, and Mass.

FRANCISCAN MOTHERS' CLUB AND AUXILIARY will hold its annual Fall Luncheon and Social on Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997, beginning at 11:30am and ending at 3:30pm in the St. Anthony Hall of the parish (3114 Meramec). Please call Marge Gertz (481-7234) for reservations: donation $5.00.

Mark Your Calendar

Mark your calendars for the following UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thursday, SEPTEMBER 25, 7:00pm Dutchtown South Meeting on the Oxford House will be held in the offices at the corner of Meramec and Virginia.
Sunday, SEPTEMBER 28, 1:00pm: Special Mass with the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Thursday, OCTOBER 2: Skating begins! Kids and adults are needed to help on all nights: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Sign up will be September 29, 6-7pm, in the gym. Pass the word! If the long-standing tradition of skating is going to survive, we need you to lend a helping hand. Questions? Call George or Bev after 6:00pm at 752-1698.
Saturday, OCTOBER 4, 4:30pm: Special Mass to honor St. Francis of Assisi
Saturday, October 11: Walk For Hunger in Forest Park. Collection to sponsor walkers will be held after all the weekend Masses, September 27-28. All the money collected will go to benefit our own Food Pantry.
Saturday, OCTOBER 18, 12 noon: The annual Ladies' Sodality Luncheon and Fashion Show. Donation is $7.00. For reservations call 481-2215 (Jackie) or 832-4845 (Mary Jane).

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

In October we will be starting a grief support group for people suffering from the loss of a loved one, whether recently or long ago.
If you are interested, please cut out this box, circle your choice of day and time below, and return it to the parish nurse or the friary.

Day: TUESDAY or THURSDAY

Time: 10:30am or 2:00pm

Questions? Call the parish nurse Barb Salmo or the social worker Kate Tansey at 353-7470.

NEWLY BAPTIZED ON SEPTEMBER 14:

Dakota Joshua Gann, son of Dawn Gann
Jacob-Henry Patterson Santos, son of John-Henry Gillera Santos and Seeley Rishay Patterson.

RESTING IN PEACE: Joseph Hobusch, 74, buried September 16, 1997.

SPIRITUAL RENEWAL

1. THE BOOK OF REVELATION: UNFOLDING THE MYSTERY St. Anthony's Spiritual Development Commission is co-hosting a fascinating seven-part video series exploring the Book of Revelation. Beginning on Thursday, September 25 and running six consecutive Thursdays through Thursday, November 6, we will come to discover what the Catholic Church teaches about revelation. Each session will start at 7:00pm and will be followed by refreshments and fellowship. The first session will take place at St. Pius, with subsequent sessions being held at St. Anthony's and Holy Family. Car-pooling will be available, so if you need a ride (or are willing to drive) and are interested in attending these faith-filled and informative meetings, please gather in the parish parking lot on Thursday, September 25, at 6:30pm. Hope to see you there!
2. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT THE TABLE II: The Franciscan Sisters of Mary are offering an opportunity to rest, pray, and update theologically through a series of four Saturday mornings with speakers from one of St. Louis' most outstanding theological facilities, Aquinas Institute of Theology. The series, called "Everyone Is Welcome at the Table II," will be held September 27, October 11, November 15, and December 13 from 9:00am to 11:45am in Berger Hall at St. Mary of the Angels Convent, 1100 Bellevue Avenue. A donation for each Saturday is requested. Call Mary Clare Hale at 768-1829 for registration.
3. ONE BY ONE cordially invites you to hear Fr. Dennis E. Daly SJ on Wednesday, October 1; 9:45am Rosary, 10:00 Eucharist at St. Francis DeSales Church.
4. "WHY ME? SURVIVING JOB LOSS": A six-week support program for men and women who have experienced the loss of their job or layoff, and for their spouses and families, at King's House Retreat and Renewal Center (Belleville) on six Tuesday evenings, October 7 to November 11, 7:30- 9:30pm; call 1-800-779-7909.

SANCTUARY LAMP: This week one of the sanctuary lamps will be lit for Clyde LeGrand, requested by Katie LeGrand. The other one will be lit for Douglas Potts in thanksgiving for a successful operation, requested by Rita Berger.

QUILT WINNER: Janet Watson, 1236 Hawkston Lane

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday, September 22, Francis Mary (OFM)
6:30 Clyde LeGrand
8:00 Victor Gutting
Tuesday, September 23, Weekday
6:30 Dr. Geneice G. Edwards & Family
8:00 Janice Krus
Wednesday, September 24, Weekday
6:30 Ruth Leah Hart
8:00 Eleanore Deptula
Thursday, September 25, Weekday
6:30 Roberta Buck
8:00 John P. Kane
Friday, September 26, Elzear & Delphine (SFO)
6:30 Dorothy Paulis
8:00 Janice Krus
10:30 Catherine Jacko
Saturday, September 27, Vincent de Paul
6:30 Bernice Mende
8:00 Evelyn Loesch & Louis P. Schaum
Sunday, September 28, 26TH IN ORDINARY TIME
4:30 (Saturday) Pauline McGee
6:00 For the Parishioners
8:00 Anne Iwasyszyn
10:30 Dorothy & Mathilda Swehla

Liturgical Assistants

Week of September 22-28

LECTORS:
6:30 Weekdays, Sept. 22-27: Alberta Stackle
8:00 Weekdays, Sept. 22-27: Joe Sestric
Sunday, September 27-28
4:30 Sandy Montgomery, Pat Nieters
6:00 Ken Dames
8:00 Bob and Karen Morgan
10:30 George and Mary Ann Schmidt
6:30 Weekdays, Sept. 29-Oct.4: Georgia Berry
8:00 Weekdays, Sept. 29-Oct.4: Sr. Virginia
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
4:30 Hosts: Esther Ehlen, Robert Donahue
Cups: Cheryl Degenhart, Jackie Kappler, Alured
McNulty, Pat Penrose
6:00 Rich Steger
8:00 Hosts: Gene Rombach, Debbie Williams
Cups: Doris Kamper, Bill Kamper,
Betty Marton, Linda Kohne
10:30 Hosts: Marie Serafin SFO, Genevieve
Doolittle SFO
Cups: Anne Weiss SFO, Betty Krull
SFO, Doris Eagen SFO, Phyllis Morrison (Novice), Alberta Stackle, Dorothy Schaefer

This Coming Week

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 27TH IN ORDINARY TIME
10:30 a.m. - Scout Sunday
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6
7:30 p.m. - Prayer Group (E)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
6:30 p.m. - Bingo (L)
7:30 p.m. - Al-Alon Meeting (F)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
11:00 a.m. - AA Meeting (W)
12:30 p.m. - Wednesday Club (L)
7:00 p.m. - Baptismal Instructions (F)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
6:30 p.m. - School Board Meeting
7:00 p.m. - RCIA (F)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
9:00 a.m. - Exercise (L)
3:00 p.m. - Holy Hour (Ch)
6:30 p.m. - Schmidt/Motten Wedding
8:00 p.m. - AA Meeting (F)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
1:00 p.m. - Carpenter/Plumley Wedding
1:00 p.m. - AA Meeting (W)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 28TH IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 a.m. - Ladies' Sodality Mass
8am - 1pm - Health Fair (L)

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