Daily Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M

Rectory Office Father John Reiker

Pastor ext. 102 johnreiker01@gmail.com

Deacon Richard L. Stevens

rlsteve@sbcglobal.net

Deacon Jim G’Sell james.r.gsell@gmail.com

314-484-2055

Mrs. Rusalyne Ahlemeyer Business Manager, ext. 104

rusalynesahr@att.net

Mrs. Jackie Dostal Secretary, ext. 100 jackiesahr@att.net

Cafeteria Ext. 212

For submissions to our facebook page, the website, or our parish app please email Mike at mike63051@yahoo.com. Or phone: 314-401-3334 Please allow several days for submission to be approved and posted. Thank You

Religious Instruction Parish School of Religion

Phone (636) 677-4868 ext 118 Grades (pre-K through 8)

Mrs. Kathy Joslin mrskathyjoslin@yahoo.com

Adults - RCIA Please contact:

The Rectory Office 636-677-4868 ext. 100

Sacramental Preparation Baptism Preparation Meeting: Infant Baptisms require parental attendance at a meeting prior to baptism. Meetings will be held with the Pastor in the rectory. Call rectory office for information 636-677-4868, ext. 100. Baptisms: After 10:15 AM Mass on a Sunday of mutual arrangement. Call rectory office to schedule 636-677-4868, ext. 100.

Bulletin Deadline Monday 9:00 a.m. the week you need it to be published in the bulletin. Notices must be submitted in writing: email text to jackiesahr@att.net.

Marriages: Make arrangements with Priest or Deacon of your choice no less than six months prior to proposed wedding date.

Parish Help Line: St. Vincent de Paul Society, 1-877-238-3228, ext. 3329

New Parishioners: Welcome! Please register by contacting the rectory during business hours @ 677-4868 ext. 100

Change of Address or Telephone: Please call the rectory during business hours. 677-4868 ext. 100

Archdiocese of St .Louis Website: www.archstl.org

Catholic Elementary School: All of our parish children who wish to attend a catholic elementary school may do so at the school of their choice and still remain parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua. Call rectory for details.

Thirty–Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C November 10, 2019

Mass Schedule

Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:20 P.M.

By appointment anytime

Holy Days 8:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

RECTORY CLOSED ON ALL HOLY DAYS

Sunday Saturday 4:30 P.M.

Sunday 8:15 A.M., 10:00 A.M.

St. Anthony of Padua 3009 High Ridge Blvd. High Ridge, MO 63049

Business Hours Monday - Friday

7:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Phone (636) 677-4868

Fax (636) 677-2781 Website www.stanthonyhr.org

Pastor Father John Reiker

Parish Mission Statement Our mission is to be on fire with the love of Jesus Christ,

and with the help of the Holy Spirit, to celebrate our community of faith in the Eucharist

and to share God’s love and mercy with our neighbors through our ministries and evangelization.

Pastor’s Column

Spread the Gospel, the Good News about Jesus and His St. Anthony Family. A Holy Community through Holy Communion! Your brother in Jesus,

St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO

Prayer of the Week Parish Prayer

O God of Love, You have united our Parish family.

We thank You for the opportunity to gather here in Your name and share the gifts

and talents You have given us.

Help us to be

the face of Jesus as we praise God and serve others.

May our parish family be a home filled with love,

forgiveness, and acceptance.

St. Anthony of Padua,

pray for us.

Joke of the Week

The Issue: A Wyoming college student was ar-rested on charges of shoplifting. The Excuse: It was a homework assignment—she was researching a term paper on kleptomania.

Saint of the Week Caryll Houselander

Mystic (1901-1954) Caryll Houselander, an English laywoman, had a definite sense of her vocation: to awaken others to the presence of Christ in the world. This conviction was implanted from her childhood by a series of mystical experiences that continued throughout her life. The most striking of these visions occurred as an adult, while she stood on a crowded underground train in London. As she looked at the people around her, “quite suddenly I saw with my mind, but as viv-idly as a wonderful picture, Christ in them all . . .. living in them, dying in them, rejoicing in them, sor-rowing in them.” When she left the train “it was the same...in every passerby, everywhere —- Christ. This vision lasted for several days and altered her life completely. Huselander supported herself by woodcarving and decorating churches. Later she wrote poetry and children’s books. Her true mission, however, consisted in her relationships with others - not just friends, but strangers, neurotics, friendless people whom others avoided. Simply through attention and friendship, she sought to awaken them to a sense of their own divine spark. Eventually her writing mis-sion took over. During the Second World War she offered a message of consolation to those strug-gling with their faith, sharing the good news that Christ was truly present in the sufferings of the world. She died of breast cancer on October 12, 1954. “It is part of God’s plan for us that Christ shall come to us in everyone; it is in their particular role that we must learn to know Him. He may come as a little child, making enormous demands, giving enormous consolation. He may come as a stranger, so that we must give the hospitality to a stranger that we should like to give to Christ.” —Caryll Houselander

Welcome To all our Guests, Fr. John Reiker, Deacon Dick Stevens and Deacon Jim G’Sell and All your sisters and brothers at St. Anthony’s Parish Family welcome you and hope that your time with us may be a moment of spiritual experience. You are always welcome here and if you would like to become a member of this parish or are thinking to become a Catholic, contact the Rectory office. Our phone is 636-677-4868 ext. 100.

Sarah Ford Frank Roser

Austin Francisco Cornelius Becker Marianne Lakin

Mina Ellmer Wayne Petry Jim Derner

Dolores Naegeli Richard Miller

Tara Townsend Donna Schumann Shirley Caggiano

Margie Korn Deacon Dick Stevens

Dorothy Hartung James Schumann Dennis Krupinski

Jessica Kattelman Maureen Flaherty

Josh Elmore Connie Conboy Norma Goetz Kathy Ryals Rick Moss

A. J. Burkart Richard Kotva Barbara Aten

Mike McCarthy Nick Frank

Patricia Moss Steve Sherrell

Theresa Winkler Alice Borner

Sylvia Doucot Andria Powell

Maureen G’Sell Sharon Maier Nancy Glass Pat Hoffmann Mike Menne

Jacqueline Gries Jessica Kilper

Rose Hill Jeff Jackson Nick Wilson

George Russell Maryann Kyle Pruitt

Jeanne Burnau John Kindt

Mason Korn Dave Riley

Becky Quigley Ryan Bowles

Isaiah Thornton Emersen Hercules

Caleb Scanlon Bob Kilper

Bob Townsend Freeman Fouts

Mary Ellen Miller Brad Hook

Ryan Heard John McCarthy Tom Conboy

Mason Lohman Adam Petry

Nancy Kalkbrenner Richard Siebert Marcus Utama Janet Parker

Justin Schnieders

Please Pray for the Sick

Names of the sick will remain on the list above for a month. You may contact the office to have a name added to the list for an additional month at a time. New additions will appear at the top of the list as they are received.

NOTE: Due to privacy laws, hospitals no longer notify us when parishioners are patients. If you wish a visit from the parish staff please notify the office. Thank you.

Monday, November 11 St. Martin of Tours 8:00 A.M. Special Intention (health) Tuesday, November 12 St. Josaphat 8:00 A.M. Lillian Koerber Wednesday, November 13 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini 8:00 A.M. Tony Michaels Thursday, November 14 Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M. Matthew Hoelting Friday, November 15 St. Albert the Great 8:00 AM Special Intention (sale of home) Saturday, November 16 St. Margaret of Scotland. St. Gertrude 4:30 P.M. George & Eleanor Ruzicka Sunday, November 17 Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time 8:15 A.M. Bob Kalkbrenner 10:00 A.M. Parishioners of St. Anthony

Mass Intentions

Readings for the Week

November 10, 2019

Monday: Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1b-10; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23 -- 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b -- 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Mal 3:19-20a; Ps 98:5-9; 2 Thes 3:7-12; Lk 21:5-19

Memorial Mass Jamie Schmidt

Tuesday, November 19th 7:00 PM

November 10, 2019 - November 17, 2019 SUNDAY - November 10 Children’s Liturgy of the Word 10:00 AM Mass PSR 11:30 –12:45 PSR First Reconciliation Parent Mtg. 11:45 AM Church Family Faith Group 11:30-12:45 Bible Study 5:30 PM (café) Youth Group 6:00 PM MONDAY - November 11 Patriotic Rosary 7:00 PM TUESDAY - November 12 Quilters 9:00 AM Choir 6:30 PM musicians & cantors 7:00 PM vocalists MOST 6:30 PM (2nd gr) RCIA 7:00 PM (Rectory) St. Vincent de Paul 7:00 PM (7th gr) WEDNESDAY - November 13 Men’s Faith Group 6:30 PM (cafe) THURSDAY - November 14 Ladies Sodality Veterans Shower 7:00 PM (aud.) FRIDAY - November 15 Clean Church after 8:00 AM Mass Boy Scout Food Drive set-up (café & aud) SATURDAY– November 16 Boy Scout Food Drive SUNDAY - November 17 Children’s Liturgy of the Word 10:00 AM Mass PSR - 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM 8th gr PSR Parent Confirmation Mtg 11:45 AM Church Bible Study 5:30 PM (café) Youth Group 6:00 PM

Activities This Week

CHOIR Choir practice is held on Tuesday evenings starting: 6:30 - for musicians and cantors 7:00 - for vocalists Anyone interested in joining (vocal or instrumental) please join us. For more information please contact: Nancy Struckhoff (choir director) - (636) 253-6115 or upholster52@aol.com Harry Sheldon (music director) - (636) 677-4577 or hsheldon@hotmail.com

The STAY high school youth group is now meeting weekly. SUNDAY evenings at 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM for social time and meeting starts at 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. To receive our emails, please send your name and e-mail ad-dress to andy.berra@aceitconsulting.com to be added to the list. Phone: 636-226-6099

We clean Church every Friday after the 8:00 AM Mass. Our Heavenly Dusters are in need of help! If you can offer any time, it would be deeply appre-ciated. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

November 19th Memorial Mass Jamie Schmidt 7:00 PM

St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO

Looking For…….. Do you have one?

Artificial Christmas Trees

The Parish Council is looking for additional artificial Christmas trees for the tree decorating contest. Perhaps there is an old one hanging out in your at-tic, garage or basement? And, you no longer have need of it….. Please contact Katie Hamilton at 314-378-2350. THANKS for any help!!!!!!!!!!!!

Upcoming Bulletin EARLY Deadlines

Please keep in mind we have early submission deadlines for articles, etc. that you may wish to have published in the weekly bulletins during the upcoming holidays. 2019 Submissions for the December 1, 2019 bulletin are due in the Rectory office by Monday, Novem-ber 18, 2019 by 9:00AM.

Thanks for your attention to this matter.

The Parish Council News:

Parish Council Mission Statement: Our Mission as a Parish Council is to discern the leadership of God the Holy Spirit in the goals and direction of our Parish Family.

Collecting For Veterans Ladies Sodality Mtg.

November 14, 2019 7:00 PM Any donation you can make would be greatly appreciated. Some items they can use are: Bar soap, shampoo, socks, handkerchiefs, wash cloths, note pads-small for pockets, pens, puzzle books, sports books. For the guest suites: toiletries, bottled hand soap and lap quilts For our guests (veterans): socks, hat/scarf sets, gloves For the pantry: hard candy (regular and sugar free), gallon freezer bags, paper towels, paper plates, HE laundry deter-gent, drinking water, dish detergent.

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! Ladies Sodality

The items can be dropped off at the school door or in Church in the vestibule and we will take care of them. Our meeting will be November 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium or bring items to November 14th meeting. Thank you for the donations. (Participation is Voluntary) These items will go to the Veterans and Fisher House.

November 10, 2019

FAITH AND FAMILY Whether you are a family of one or more members, you can participate in St. Anthony’s Adult Faith Group. The first, second, and fourth Sundays -- after our 10 am mass -- we meet in the cafeteria for one hour and 45 min-utes. Your participation is vital and welcomed. Living life has brought with it vast experiences that allows each of us the opportunity to share with others what we have learned or what we need to learn more of Together we can bring into focus as Catholic Christians how we learn to come closer to our Lord and uphold one another in His name. We only need to look around our communities today to see the turmoil that blasts away at our family founda-tion. The questions we have...with no answers nor time to find what to do as Catholic families. We can help one another while weathering the storms in a spiritual and practical way. Please join us and learn more about our Catholic faith. Let’s stand together supporting one another with the love our Lord has given us. Together we can find peace in the midst of our turmoil and receive more strength in times of temptation, difficul-ties and heavy crosses. Your presence will help us help one another. Bob & Judy Hawkins bobhawkins08@yahoo.com 636-575-1368 Thank you and God bless our families.

St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO

November 10, 2019

Moms of St. Anthony (MOST) invites our community of women to a spirit filled evening focused on the season of Advent on Saturday, December 7th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the church cafeteria. Advent Tea gives women the opportunity for a special time of relaxation and refocusing during a normally stressful season. The evening brings Christ back to the center of the women’s preparation and celebration of the upcoming Christmas Holiday.

We will provide light refreshments along with music, spiritual prayer, and a guest speaker. • Seating is limited-reserve yours by Nov 18th • Maximum of 8 persons per table • Must be 16 years or older to attend • Prizes for table best decorated (doors open

at 6:30) • Table of 8 tickets $40 • Single tickets $5 – will be assgined to a table

and meet new friends • Raffle basket tickets available for purchase

For additional information please contact: Andrea

Boeser call/text 314-346-8388 or

boeser3@yahoo.com OR

Tiffany Williams call/text 314-609-1237 or

jimtiffw@yahoo.com Name: table purchase $40 / single seat $5 (circle

one) Phone: Email:

Please turn in reservation to the parish office and make checks payable to St. Anthony Church with “MOST Advent Tea” in the memo line.

2019 Women’s Advent Tea Saturday, December 7th

Advent Tea Registration

Blood Donors – Please HELP Year-end Blood Drive on Sunday, December 1st from 9 am to 1 pm in church cafeteria. We would like at least 20 donors. During this Holiday season many people need blood as blood banks are very low. Please help save a LIFE by giving blood. Because of the critical need for blood due to many holiday driving accidents and those always in need due to diseases I surely would appreciate all you can do to help. Contact Clarence R Surmeier at 314-303-7415 or email me at Clarence744@yahoo.com if you can donate. If you are low on iron please eat some raisins or grapes the night before to bring up your iron level. And all donors drink some fluid in the morning. Also, note bring along some form of ID. Donors needed during and after all the Masses on Sunday, especially the 10:00 AM Mass. If you attend Saturday night Mass please come early on Sunday morning if possible. Thank you!

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High Ridge

Parish Financial Report Thank You for Your Gifts

to God & Your Parish Family

God bless you for your generous contributions.

We all appreciate your sacrifices and love of our St. Anthony Family!

Are we in your will?

For more information, please visit our website: www.stanthonyhr.org

Collections for November 2019 Weekly Contributions (general fund)

Building Fund All Saints All Souls

Retired Religious St. Vincent de Paul

Archdiocese for Military Service Campaign for Human Development

COLLECTION November 3, 2019

Contribution Collection 4,096.00 Online Giving 1,835.00 Loose 446.00 All Souls 140.00 All Saints 291.00 Building Fund 397.00 Total for Parish 7,205.00

St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO

Ministry Schedule

Sat., Nov. 16, 2019 Sun., Nov. 17, 2019 Altar Servers

Extraordinary Eucharistic Minis-

ters Lectors

Sacristan

Ushers/Greeters

Saturday, Nov 16, 4:30 PM

Linda Bowles Evvelyn David Nathan Uhls

Tom Bayer Janet Klingert Chris O'Donnell Clarence Surmeier

Charlotte Ruzicka (1) Tom Klingert (2) ***

Sharon Saunsaucie Gene Blanc Joe Bowles Jim Hurst Andy Kozuszek Tim Lohman

Sunday, Nov 17, 8:15 AM

Charlotte Furt-wengler Tony Kattelman Volunteer Needed

Judy Blanc Jim Brouk Kathy Joslin Donna Schuler

Linda Kreienkamp (1) Irene Stevens (2) ***

Molly Fox Michael Hanewinkel Dolores Heard Dan Kreienkamp Dannie Kyle David Schoenber-ger

Sunday, Nov 17, 10:00 AM

James Cupples Rebekah Cupples Joseph Cupples

Cynthia Davies Linda Lafser Art Lafser Mike Girse

PSR STUDENTS (1) (2) ***

Volunteer Needed Steve Hartung Bob Hawkins Lawrence Nault Marc Poppe Chris Stolte PSR STUDENTS

November 10, 2019

Retirement Fund for Religious

Religious give thanks. “’Thank you’ hardly seems adequate to convey what it means to us,” says a Catholic sister of the financial assistance her community received from the Retirement Fund for Religious. Prayer-filled thanks for your donation to last week’s second collection.

I would like to take this time to thank those who with-out your help the Craft/Vendor fair would not be pos-sible. Thank you to Joyce Carley and Pat Hoffman for taking care of the 50/50 Raffle. Ladies you did an outstanding job this year as always. And a big con-gratulations to Trent Rynders for winning the 50/50 Raffle for a total of $87.50. Thank you to Kurt and Kathy Joslin for helping Paul with the tables after the event was over I know he appreciated all your help as so do I. And on a personal note thank you to my husband Paul whom without all his help and support this event would not be able to take place. Paul does all the setup and clean up after the event. He’s al-ways on hand the day of the event to assist myself or the crafters/vendors. And lastly thank you to all the parishioners who attended and supported this parish event. -Rusalyne

Jonah Prayer Ministry

Our Parish’s Jonah Prayer Ministers have a prayer box mounted on the inner wall of the vestibule. You will find it on the right-hand side (near the candle stand) as you enter church. This box is for written prayer re-

quests. All petitions are kept confidential by your Jonah Prayer Ministers.

Starting the first Wednesday in December, (December 4th, here at St. Anthony), St An-thony’s will be hosting our first Alzheimer’s Caregiver Workshop. These sessions will be held twice a month for 4 months and then we will begin a Caregiver Sup-port Group monthly. Watch the bulletin for more details. If you have any questions, contact Tina Hartung 636-541-1435

Calendars/Schedules 2020

Attention Please:

To all groups and organizations of the Parish, please submit your calendar of events and meet-ings ASAP. PLEASE include days, dates, times, and meeting area. BE very specific about any changes as it may concern consulting with the PARISH Calen-dar for other scheduled events/meetings.

Deadline: Monday, November 18th at 9:00 AM

Please email: jackiesahr@att.net or by mail at:

St. Anthony of Padua 3009 High Ridge Blvd.

High Ridge, MO 63049 Attn: Jackie

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 10, 2019

My steps have been steadfast in your paths, my feet have not faltered.

I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God. -- Psalm 17:5-6a

And THANK YOU to Rusalyne!

St. Anthony PSR News

For information contact Kathy Joslin at mrskathyjoslin@yahoo.com or call 636-677-4868 ext. 118 or 636-677-1567. November Prayers & Lists

1st grade – Grace Before Meals 2nd grade – Act of Contrition 3rd grade – Parts of the Rosary 4th grade – Parts of the Rosary, Joyful Mysteries 5th grade – Angel of God (Guardian Angel Prayer), Joyful Mysteries, Great Commandment 6th grade – Joyful Mysteries, Great Commandment, Sacraments placed in Categories 7th grade – Joyful Mysteries, Angelus 8th grade – Act of Faith

Encourage your children to pray every day. November 10 FAMILY FAITH GROUP meets 11:30-12:45 in the cafeteria

November 17

~ The questions on the class quizzes (grades 1,3-7) are taken directly from the online quiz. ~ To review for an upcoming quiz or to make up a quiz online, go to www.bemydisciples.com, scroll down to “Chapter Re-view”, choose the grade level, choose the chapter, click GO. Submit quiz scores from make-up quizzes. PSR involvement in the 10:00 Mass

Nov. 17th – 8th grade Dec. 15th – 7th grade

Upcoming PSR Events Nov. 10th – Second Grade First Reconciliation Parent Meeting at 11:45 in church Nov. 17th – Eighth Grade Student & Parent Confirmation Meeting at 11:45 in church

“What if you woke up today with only the things you thanked God for yesterday?” – Author Unknown

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Children’s Liturgy of the Word Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 Children’s Liturgy of the Word takes place during the 10:15 a.m. Sunday Mass. This program is designed for children ages three through nine. Children’s Liturgy of the Word brings the Gospel to the children in an enlightening and meaningful way and at their level of understanding. Through appropriately adapted Scripture texts, music, prayer, and activities that reinforce the Gospel message, the children have an opportunity to celebrate their faith in a way that is joyful and relevant to their own young lives. The children are es-corted out of mass by the program catechists after the Opening Prayer and return to mass at Offertory. For more information, contact Kathy Joslin at mrskathyjoslin@yahoo.com or call 636-677-4868 ext. 118 or 636-677-1567.

St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO

3rd grade PSR All Saints Celebration

PSR Living Rosary On October 20th the PSR students prayed a Living Rosary in church. The students formed a rosary with each of them representing a bead. Each student led one prayer of the Rosary. All the students held glow sticks to “light up” their Living Rosary.

November 10, 2019

St. Anthony of Padua, High Ridge, MO

Concert by Donna Cori-Gibson Nov. 10 - 6pm

At Our Lady Queen of Peace In House Springs, MO

We will grow in the Spirit with the Catholic singer and songwriter Donna Cori-Gibson on SUNDAY, 11/10 @ 6pm. Donna's music is fo-cused on prayer and explaining the truths of the Catholic Church with Scripture and well known prayers of the Church and Saints. CDs of her songs will be available for purchase after each mass and the concert. Plan to attend this event with family & friends! Contact Sue Syers with any questions or to help with the event 314-337-2966

Activities Outside the Parish

Annual “Turkeyfest”

St. Vincent DePaul Parish is hosting their An-nual "Turkeyfest" on Sunday, Nov 10th from 11:00am - 5:00pm. Homemade Thanksgiving dinners (w/ dessert) are $10/large plate, $6/small plate. Turkeyfest is a fun family event filled with lots of games, raffles, a cake walk, Christmas Boutique, among much more. Our grand raffle includes a chance to win $1,000 cash! If you aren't able to attend, please consider making a financial contribution to buy a Thanksgiving meal for a family in need. Email Laura Garrett for more details: stvstlevents@gmail.com or call (314) 231-9328.

Attention Musicians! Don’t miss your opportunity to perform at the Shrine’s An-nual Way of Lights, November 22-December 31!

All evenings are available except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas for performances at 6 pm, 7 pm or 8 pm. email perform@snows.org to register or ask questions.

Performance dates fill up quickly, so don’t delay! We’d love for you to showcase your talent for thousands of Way of Lights visitors! Heather Miller Call: 618-394-6276 Email: perform@snows.org

Jonah Prayer Ministry Training

The next Jonah Prayer Ministry Training will be November 23 at the Catholic Renewal Center, 1406 S. Sappington Road, Crestwood, 63119. It is a 1-Day Training. Please contact Tom Bayer at 636-677-5288 for more informa-tion. A 1-Day Jonah Training is the perfect op-portunity to add new members to your existing active Jonah team. It is also great for a re-fresher course for seasoned Jonah Ministers.

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Girls Day Out

Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This day features vendors and a fun-filled luncheon and quarter auction. Admission for shopping is free. Reservations for the luncheon are $25 per person or $180 per table of 8 and space is lim-

ited. Proceeds from this event support the Shrine’s ministries and programs. To make a reservation,

go online at snows.org/GirlsDayOut or call 618-394-6292.

Notice “Exploring the Wisdom of Thomas Merton” November 12, 2019 – November 14, 2019 IL Ritiro Franciscan Retreat Center Dittmer, MO 63023 This Retreat Experience includes 4 Presentations. They are:

The Journey from the false self to the true self Contemplation Prayer The Desert: Solitude & Silence

The presenter is Fr. Patrick Collins, a Jesuit priest who is an author who has presented Retreats around the world. Check the Thomas Merton Flyer and or our website for more details. To Register please call 636-274-0554 or email us at il.ritiro.org. Website: Ilririro.com

November 10, 2019

Activities Outside the Parish

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A Unique Icon An Icon of Hooe

An Icon Easy to Read

IL Ritiro Franciscan Retreat Center 7935 St. Francis Lane P.O. 38 Dittmer, MO. 63023

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profound messaae

ringing you face to face

the mystery of God

A theology in line and color

Presenter: Sister Carol Beckermann, OSF Sr. Carol Beckermann OSF, is a Franciscan Sister of Our Lady ofPerpetual Help from Kirkwood, MO. She received a BA in Spanish from Marillac College in St. Louis, an MA in Education from University of Missouri, St. Louis, and a MEdin Elementary and Secondary Non Public School Administration from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota. She currently serves as Area Director for Effingham Catholic Charities Teutopolis, IL. She has studied and presented the meaning and lessons of the Icon of San Damiano Cross several times to a variety of groups.

This Retreat is presented twice: November 23, 2019 (Saturday) 9:00am-3:00pm Registration Fee $30. (presentation & lunch) November 24,2019 (Sunday) 10:30 am-2:30pm Registration Fee $20. (presentation & lunch) Registration are Due by November 15, 2019

To Register please call 636-274-0554 or email us at il.ritiro@gmail.com Visit us at www.llritiro.com. Overnight accommodations are available for retreat attendees at $25 per night. (Limited space available)

The Icon of Christ of San Damiano

An Icon for Little Ones And for Adults

Bringing you face to face the mystery of God

Annual Baby Jesus Birthday Party at Pauline Books & Media The Daughters of St. Paul are hosting their annual Birthday Party for Baby Jesus at Pauline Books and Media, Saturday, December 7 from 10am to 3pm (free admission). Families have made Pauline Books and Media’s Birthday Party for Baby Jesus a St. Louis tradition now for over 25 years. For gen-erations families have come to enjoy the festivities and to spend time with the Pauline Sisters, who put on the event with the help of a dozen local volunteers. Ultimately, this is a place where kids can experience the true meaning of Christmas! Some of the festivities will include: * Picture taking with Baby Jesus in front of a hand-painted mural back drop. (costumes provided / bring your own camera) * Birthday cake * Visit from St. Nicholas * Nativity story telling *Crafts...and more!