St. Anthony of Padua Bulletin
October 5, 1997

Pastor's Thoughts

The Letter to the Hebrews, which is used as our second reading, makes this statement:
"He who consecrates and those who are consecrated have one and the same Father" (2:11).
These words take my mind to a quote from the SFO Rule of 1978:
"As the Father sees in every person the features of his Son, the firstborn of many brothers and sisters, so the Secular Franciscans with a gentle and courteous spirit accept all people as a gift of the Lord and an image of Christ. A sense of community will make them joyful and ready to place themselves on an equal basis with all people, especially with the lowly for whom they shall strive to create conditions of life worthy of people redeemed by Christ" (Art. 13).
Imagine a society whose members really feel and experience that they are truly and legitimately brothers and sisters of the Lord Jesus because they share his life and his home, his Father and his mother.
Imagine a society whose members actually and consistently treat other people as they would Jesus himself because they recognize the resemblance of Christ -- their own brother -- in the face of every other human regardless of color or cultural markings.
Imagine a society where courtesy, gentleness, joy, and service are the rule and not the exception, and where these are the "manners" taught by the Father and insisted upon in his household.
Well, this society has a name. It is called "Church." It is called the Body of Christ. It is who we are meant to be at St. Anthony of Padua.
-- Father Benet OFM

Two special messages:
1. In the name of St. Anthony of Padua Parish I express my gratitude and appreciation to Abbot Leo Ryska OSB for traveling to St. Louis to preside at our special celebration of the feast of St. Francis.
2. Please make every effort to participate in the rare and unique event to take place here next weekend: the Concert by John Michael Talbot on October 11 at 7:30pm and the Prayer Walk for Peace on October 12 at 1:00pm.

Offering

Envelopes $4,020.00
Loose Collection 444.29
Children's Envelopes 9.90
TOTAL: 4,474.19
COMPLIANCE WITH THE BUDGET:

This Week, Cumulative
(9/28/97):, (Week #13):
$5,453.06, $70,898.78
$4,474.19, 60,668.26
$ -978.87, -10,230.52
"So the Lord God formed out of the ground various wild animals and various birds of the air, and God brought them to the man to see what he would call them" (Gen 2:19). God's first commandment to the world was to take dominion over the earth. As stewards, we are accountable for the care of God's beautiful creation.

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY@@
About the Liturgy:
--compiled by Brother Richard OFM
"..Precisely because [the liturgy] is so central to us, and so important in the Christian journey, the faithful who come to Liturgy must be well disposed, ready to participate and actively engaged in the rites. It is not enough simply to follow the letter of the law, making sure that our liturgies are 'correct' and 'proper.' Much more is required of those who practice liturgical leadership: it is also their duty to ensure that participants have the opportunity to take part fully, to understand what they are doing, and to be enriched by its effects... Therefore, we, the participants in this Second Vatican Council, propose one guiding principle before all others as we approach the question on restoring and reforming the sacred Liturgy. The principle is this: In the restoration and promotion of the sacred Liturgy the full and active participation by all the people is the aim to be considered before all else!" (cf. 11,15 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy).
Bill Huebsch. Vatican II in Plain English:
The Constitutions. Allen, TX: Thomas More Publishing, 1997.

October is "Respect Life Month"

What do you plan to do this month to promote respect for life, uphold human dignity, and stand against abortion, capital punishment, injustice, and euthanasia?

Parish News

BLESSING OF ANIMALS IN HONOR OF ST. FRANCIS: On Sunday, October 5, at 3:00pm the Franciscan Friars will bless your pets in front of the friary. Please come with your dogs and cats, birds and snakes, turtles and other living things.

FRANCISCAN APPRECIATION COLLECTION: In the pews this weekend you will find the envelopes for the annual Franciscan Appreciation Collection, which is our parish's way of saying thanks to the Franciscan Province of the Sacred Heart for its 134 years of continuous ministry and of faithful witness to the Franciscan way of living the Gospel of Jesus. Please place these envelopes in next week's ordinary collection along with your usual offering.

JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT'S CONCERT AND PRAYER WALK: Tickets for the John Michael Talbot Concert on October 11 at 7:30pm are still available through Tom Moran; call him at 353-4791. 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. We will stop at two churches along the way for special prayer services. Mark your calendars and come along!

HOME-AND-SCHOOL BBQ: On Saturday, October 11, the St. Anthony's Home-and-School Association will sponsor a BBQ in the Meramec Cafeteria. Please patronize this effort.

THE ANNUAL LADIES' SODALITY LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW will take place on Saturday, October 18, 12 noon. Donation is $7.00. For reservations call 481-2215 (Jackie) or 832-4845 (Mary Jane).

FREE FLU SHOTS will be given this year during the "Health Fair" on Sunday, October 19, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. If you cannot come to St. Anthony Hall at that time the shots will be available in the office of the parish nurse in the friary on Wednesday, October 22 from noon to 3:00pm (no appointment needed). They are for adults age 18 and over and especially for those with chronic illnesses; they are courtesy of Alexian Brothers Hospital. (Free flu shots will also be available at the Dutchtown South office on Friday, October 10, from 8:30am to 2:30pm.)

NEWS ABOUT PARISHIONERS:

BAPTISMS ON SEPTEMBER 28: During the 10:30 Mass Father Benet baptized Michael Thomas Flynn (son of Michael James Flynn, Jr., and Constance Anne Ruzicka) and Alexis Paige Borella (daughter of Courtney Borella), and Deacon Joseph Otzenberger baptized his grandson Ashton Philip Ohms (son of Justin William Ohms and Ritamarie Louise Otzenberger).
Congratulations and welcome!
RESTING IN PEACE: Richard T. Fritschle, 41, buried October 2, 1997.
SANCTUARY LAMP: This week one of the sanctuary lamps will be lit to remember Mike Moran, requested by Tom Moran. The other one will be lit for Al Ray, requested by Marcella Stahlhuth.
QUILT WINNER: Adolph Wyrwick, 4436 Pennsylvania.
OUTSIDE RAFFLE WINNERS: 1. Marge Vogel (Quilt); 2. Mildred Reuter (Baby Quilt); 3. Mary Wassman (Convention Oven, Stove-Top Oven); 4. Regina Buchheit ($10.00).

SPIRITUAL RENEWAL

International Week of Prayer and Fasting for the conversion of all nations and an end to the destruction of life from conception to the grave is being observed Oct. 5-13, 1997; choose to do something special for this intention during this week.
Rosary Rally on Sunday, October 19, at St. Joseph Shrine with a rosary procession at 10:15am and Mass at 11:00am.
Parish Mission: Hear God's call and recharge your spirit this fall! Queen of All Saints Church (6603 Christopher Drive) will hold a parish mission conducted by two Redemptorist priests October 26-30 from 7:30 to 8:00 nightly.
Inquiry/2000: A retreat experience for single adults ages 20-40 called Inquiry/2000 will be offered November 7-9. The theme of the retreat is to look at vocations in the Catholic Church -- single, married, religious, priestly. For information call 314-647-5270 or talk to Father Benet.

ORGAN CONCERT

Messiah Lutheran Church (2846 So. Grand) announces the renovation of its Kilgen pipe organ and the dedication concert on Sunday, October 19, at 4:00pm, by Jim Thielker, Messiah's music minister. All are invited to attend.

JOB OPENING

Administrative Assistant to the Director of Institutional Advancement at Aquinas Institute. Advanced experience with WP6.1 for windows and database programs, experience in relating to the public, general office support, experience with bulk mailing and mail-merge, excellent written and oral communication skills. Send letter, resume, and three references by October 25, 1997, to Eileen Wickham, Director of Institutional Advancement, Aquinas Institute of Theology, 3642 Lindell Blvd., ST LOUIS MO 63108.

On October 10, 11, & 12 the Knights of Columbus in the State of Missouri will conduct their 24th annual "Tootsie Roll" Drive to raise funds to aid the Developmentally Disabled.

Socials

1. ANNUAL FALL FEST at St. Louis Altenheim (5408 South Broadway), Sunday, October 5, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm with crafts, refreshments, and music by Rich's German Band.
2. LAS VEGAS NIGHT, sponsored by St. Pius V Sponsors Club, Saturday, October 11, 7:00pm in the church hall; auction at 11:00pm.
3. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST, sponsored by Alexian Brothers Hospital Auxiliary, on Sunday, October 12, from 8:00am to 12:30pm in Peterson Auditorium.
4. NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL FALL FESTIVAL on Sunday, October 12, 10:00am to 8:00pm -- Run/walk through JB Park, Quilt Raffle, Turkey Shoot, Booths, Social, Raffle, Chicken Dinner.
5. SEMI-ANNUAL BARBECUE, sponsored by St. Hedwig's Holy Name Society, Saturday, October 18 (rain or shine!) 1:00pm to 7:00pm.
6. FALL FESTIVAL & TURKEY SHOOT at Holy Family Church, Port Hudson, Sunday, October 19, from 11:30am to 6:00pm.
7. NIGHT OF TRIVIA FUN at St. Elizabeth's Academy on Friday, October 24, doors opening at 6:00pm, "Trivia" beginning at 7:00pm; for reservations and information call 771-1808.
8. BENEFIT LUNCHEON AND SILENT AUCTION to benefit Our Lady's Inn, Thursday, October 30; to make a reservation, offer an auction item, or order the cookbook "Pampered Chef," call 849-1478.
9. ANNUAL DINNER DANCE of Visitation/St. Ann Shrine (4515 Evans), Saturday, November 1; call 535-8804 for details.
10. ARTS-AND-CRAFTS FAIR, sponsored by the Spirit of St. Francis Drill Team, on Saturday, November 8, 9:00am to 3:30pm; call 845-2333 to apply for space.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday, October 6, Bl. Marie Rose Durocher
6:30 Charlie Garleb & Joe Keenderer
8:00 Magdalen Boliance
Tuesday, October 7, Our Lady of the Rosary
6:30 Souls in Purgatory
8:00 Victor J. Gutting
Wednesday, October 8, Weekday
6:30 Pauline McGee
8:00 Alex Krutewicz (Anniv.)
Thursday, October 9, St. Denis
6:30 Dorothy Paulis
8:00 Roberta Buck
Friday, October 10, St. Daniel & Comp. (OFM)
6:30 Steve Boliance, Jr.
8:00 Ben & Betty Parram
10:30 Catherine Jacko
Saturday, October 11, BVM on Saturday
6:30 Al Ray
8:00 Carl H. Schlanger
Sunday, October 12, 28TH IN ORDINARY TIME
4:30 (Saturday Emma Gast
6:00 For the Parishioners
8:00 William Chapman
10:30 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Piotrowski

Liturgical Assistants

Week of October 6-12

LECTORS:
6:30 Weekdays, Oct. 6-11: Alberta Stackle
8:00 Weekdays, Oct. 6-11: Georgia Berry
Sunday, October 11-12
4:30 Robert Leicht, Jackie Young
6:00 Ken Dames
8:00 Doris Eagan, Dave Bergfeld
10:30 Matt Halbauer, Steve Derickson
6:30 Weekdays, Oct. 13-18: Georgia Berry
8:00 Weekdays, Oct. 13-18: Joe Sestric
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
4:30 Hosts: Janice Leicht, Ed Meyer
Cups: Wanda Meyer, Martha Eggers, Pat Nieters, Hortense Moore
6:00 Jackie Kappler
8:00 Ladies' Sodality
10:30 Hosts: Jerry & Phyllis Forchee
Cups: Bob Harre, Ruth Brown, Dorothy Schaefer, Julia Brown, Mary Ann Schmidt, Alberta Stackle

This Coming Week

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 29TH IN ORDINARY TIME
Coffee and Donuts after 8:00 Mass
9am - 1pm - PARISH HEALTH FAIR (L)
9:00 a.m. - Mass at Chariton Apartments
10:30 a.m. - Family Mass & Youth Gathering
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20
6:30 p.m. - Building Commission (L)
7:00 p.m. - Youth Commission (M)
7:30 p.m. - Prayer Group (E)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
6:30 p.m. - Bingo (L)
7:30 p.m. - Al-Alon Meeting (F)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
11:00 a.m. - AA Meeting (W)
12:30 p.m. - Wednesday Club (L)
7:00 p.m. - Pastoral Council Meeting (W)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
< 9:00 a.m. - Exercise (L)
3:00 p.m. - Holy Hour (Ch)
8:00 p.m. - AA Meeting (F)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
10:00 a.m. - Kieterman/Plank Wedding
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 30TH IN ORDINARY TIME
10:30 a.m. - SFO Mass/Charismatic Healing Mass
2:00 p.m. - SFO Meeting

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St. Anthony of Padua Bulletin October 5, 1997