Saint Joseph Church Sunday Bulletin

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Founded in 1873

15 Saint Joseph Street
Bonne Terre, Missouri, 63628
(573) 358-2112

Mass Intentions
For The Week of

Sunday March 23, 2003

Mon. 24 8:00a.m. Timothy Souhara
Tue. 25 8:00a.m. Bernard Marquart
Wed. 26 8:00a.m. Agnes Vargo
Thu. 27 8:00a.m. Ernestine Gouin
Fri. 28 8:00a.m. Clara Patt
Sat. 29 4:00p.m.Pearline Brisbin
Sun. 30 7:00a.m. Jeanette Brinkman
(SA) 8:30a.m. Pro Populo
10:00a.m. Betty Cash

LITURGICAL ASSISTANTS

SATURDAY MASS: MARCH 29 AT 4:00P.M.

Lector--------------------------C. Chastain
Sp. Min.------------------------M. Hoyt, M. Smythe
Servers-------------------------A. Lando, D. Hager
Ushers--------------------------J. Rosner, F. Sewald, N. Steiniger, D. Mitchell

SUNDAY MASS: MARCH 30 AT 7:00A.M.

Lector--------------------------D. Pace
Sp. Min.-----------------------J. & P.
Naused
Servers-------------------------D. & M. Pace
Ushers--------------------------F. Carducci, K. Pace

SUNDAY MASS: MARCH 30 AT 10:00A.M.

Lector--------------------------R. Doerhoff
Sp. Min.------------------------S. Reiter, C. Brewer, J. Goeke ©
Servers-------------------------J. Willette,
C. Chastain
Ushers--------------------------R. Culton, A. Baker, B. Schwent, C. Farr

ST. ANNE MASS: MARCH 30 AT 8:30A.M.

Lector--------------------------F. Cohlman
Sp. Min.------------------------A. & V. Schoen, J. Fahy
Servers--------------------------Z. Black, C. Schmidt, K. Black

WE BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST
WEEK 4
FOR OUR SAKE HE SUFFERED,
DIED, AND WAS BURIED

Christian faith challenges us to accept the mystery of suffering. Even Jesus was not exempt form it. In his Letter to the Philippians, Saint Paul tells us that Jesus humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross. In his humility and obedience, even in the face of death, Jesus has given us an example to follow. Love is the fullest source of the answer to the question of the meaning of suffering. God has given us the answer in the cross of his Son.

Be sure to join your small group for the fourth week of WE BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST.

St. Joseph School wishes to thank the Daughters of Isabella for their generosity in donating new book selections for the library and also the printed material needed for the new curriculum.

ST. JOSEPH-ST. ANNE

ENVELOPES $3,177.00 $481.00
LOOSE 253.30 19.00

Dear Friends in Christ,

The story of the Last Judgement reminds us how very important it is for us to care for our brothers and sisters in need. When we ignore those who are hungry, thirsty, ill, without clothes, and in prison, we turn away from Christ himself.

One important opportunity we have to demonstrate the compassion and generosity that characterize a Christian life is the American Bishops’ Overseas Appeal. This annual appeal, which focuses this year on the theme "Jesus in disguise," helps to support the international social ministry of the Church by funding the work of four agencies: Catholic Relief Services, Migration and Refugee Services, the Holy Father’s Relief Fund, and the Department of Social Development and World Peace.

On the weekend of March 29 – 30 this collection will be taken up in parishes throughout the Archdiocese. I invite you to participate in this year’s American Bishops’ Overseas Appeal and give as generously as your means allows.

Gratefully yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Justin Rigali

Archbishop of St. Louis

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

Daughters of Isabella members that have not paid their dues for 2003 may do so by mailing to:

Daughters of Isabella
C/O June Kreft
1551 Charmaine Dr.
Bonne Terre, Mo. 63628

God gives us all the gifts of water, light, and life itself.

In Lent, we have graced opportunity to celebrate with the people who are preparing for baptism and full initiation into the Catholic Church.

They are studying and receiving the community’s support in our parish Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). At the same time, active Catholics will spend 40 days gearing up for the Church’s most important time of worshipping God. Here the images of Easter--- the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ ---come together in sacred song, story, prayer, and worship.

Whether we are sponsors or fellow parishioners praying for them, practically speaking we are journeying with those seeking this Lent to join us if faith. A unique aspect of their journey is the way the parish community prays over the elect.

These prayers are known as the Scrutinies --- helping the elect uncover and heal what is weak and strengthen what is good and strong in them as they find their spirits filled with Christ the Redeemer. These rites are celebrated on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays. These prayerful rites, the Scrutinies, tell us of meeting Jesus who is the water of life, the light of the world, and promise of eternal life.

Please continue to pray for our catechumans!

ST. JOSEPH HOME & SCHOOL

The St. Joseph Home and School Organization is preparing for their annual Dinner/Auction to be held the evening of May 3rd. The St. Joe Roundup with Family and Friends promises to be a fun evening. If anyone has any items they would like to donate - -gift baskets, furniture, jewelry, misc. items, etc. – please call Terri Willette at 358-3377 during the day or the School at 358-5947. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Bingo

BINGO FIGURES FOR MARCH 11, 2003
GROSS PROFITS $1,001.50
79 PLAYERS
WORKERS FOR MARCH 25, TEAM # 3

SACRISTY CLEANERS

March 29 D. Lando

CHURCH CLEANERS

March 28 F. Gosling, R. Culton
March 24 Team #4

15 Saint Joseph Street
Bonne Terre, Missouri, 63628
(573) 358-2112

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