Total collections needed for the month of March $76,057.70
March 1 & 2         $23,061.92
Samaritan Center      603.97
Children Favors
for Family & God            $ -0-

 

 

Monday, March 10th:
 K of C Ladies Aux. meeting 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 11th:
NO Evening Quilting
NO Pastoral Council in March
Confirmation 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 12th:
CCD 7 p.m.
Stations of the Cross 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 13th:
Perpetual Help Devotions
Day Quilting after Perpetual Help
Choir Practice 7:30 p.m.

Monday, March 10th:
NO Mass

Tuesday, March 11th:
8:00 a.m. – Ernest Green

Wednesday, March 12th:
8:00 a.m. – Dale Leimkiller

Thursday, March 13th:
8:00 a.m. – Lawrence & Clemetine Hake

Friday, March 14th:
8:00 a.m. at Senior Center – Helen Ortmeyer

Saturday, March 15th:
5:00 p.m. – Leo & Anna Eiken
7:00 p.m. – Walter Bock & Kathy Paschal
Sunday, March 16th:
8:00 a.m. – L & D members Ted & Mildred Struttman, Minnie & Anton Baumhoer
10:00 a.m. – The People of our Parish
 

Scrip Volunteer Schedule for
Saturday, March 15th:
5 p.m. Sharon Denny & Christy Buschjost
Sunday, March 16th:
8 a.m. Glenda Vanderfeltz & Kathy Haselhorst
10 a.m. Cheri Twehous & Missy Dorge
 

Easter Mass Schedule:
Holy Thursday, March 20th
7 p.m. (no 8 a.m.)
Good Friday, March 21st
Noon & 7 p.m. Service
Easter Vigil March 22nd
7 p.m. only
Easter Sunday, March 23rd
7 a.m., 8:30 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Taos Rummage Sale March 28th & 29th.
You must advertise for your own sale.

St. Francis Xavier Confirmation March 11th at 7 p.m.

                       LITURGICAL MINISTERS
                                                                    March 15 & 16
5 p.m. Mass
Lay Ministers: Norman Weaver, Alfred & Dorthy Wittkop, Vern & Debbie Hemmel
Lector: Maureen LeRoy
Ushers: Kathy Haaf, Mary Heet, Ronald Kleffner, Melvin Lock
Servers: Kallie Branch, Lauren Denny
Sacristan: John Decker
Musicians: Joyce

7 p.m. Mass
Lay Ministers: Joan Cassmeyer, Sharon Forck, Patricia Haslag, Fred & Mary Jane Henke
Lector: Doris Schneider
Ushers: Steven Knaebel, David Rackers, Russell Richter, Tom Sanning
Servers: Tanner Wolf, Jacob Katnik
Musicians: Jackie

8 a.m. Mass
Lay Ministers: Alfred Mengwasser, Margaret Muenks, Barbara & Kenneth Schmitz, Shirley Toebben
Lector: Leona Duren
Ushers: William Vanderfeltz, Herbert Verslues, Wayne Verslues, Tom Wieberg
Servers: Melissa Cassmeyer, Joshua Chesnut
Musicians: Katnik/Sprenger

10 a.m. Mass
Lay Ministers: Harold Maasen, Jean Pinnell, Cecilia Prenger, Barbara Price, Kathy Rackers
Lector: Julie Grimshaw
Ushers: Glenn Bish, Stephen Distler, Lawrence Lage, Nick Rackers
Servers: Samuel Burlbaw, Kyle Distler
Sacristan: Kyle Distler
Musicians: Barbara

Crafters and vendors needed for a “Craft & Vendor Show” to raise money for St. Francis Xavier School playground structure. Show will be April 6th at St. Francis Xavier School. For more information contact Glenda Prenger at 619-0684 or Julie Wilbers at 291-6893.

Taos K of C Fish Fry Date:  March 14^th. Serving from 5 - 8 p.m. at the K of C Hall in Taos, all you can eat fish $8.00, Boiled Shrimp plate $9.00 Hamburger & fries for kids $2.00. Meal served with baked potatoes, fries, coleslaw, baked beans, hush puppies, tea, coffee and ice cream for dessert. Refreshments available! Carry out line for to go plates. The K of C Ladies Auxiliary will have a silent auction on March 14^th.  Come and enjoy an evening out with good food and good friends.  

FINANCIAL PROBLEMS - We have the following bills which must be paid on a monthly basis and have been falling short on our weekly contributions which have been forced the carryover of many of the bills from month to month.
Payroll $50,000                                           Diocesan Assessments 6,000
Parish portion on Health Ins 11,215          Property Insurance 2,500
Employer Social Security 3,700                Utilities 6,000
Employee Retirement (403B) 1,400         Monthly General Bills 4,000.

We ran short by $21,000+ from last year which we have had to make up in addition to our present budget.

Most of the income is from the weekly collections. We sincerely asked our parishioners to dig a little deeper to help us out with our cash flow problems.

We also have a large percentage of our parishioners who contributed nothing toward our parish income. There is no better time to begin contributing than during this Lenten season.

EASTER MEMORIALS: Easter season is quickly approaching, and we are planning ahead for decorations. You can donate an Easter Memorial for the decorations in a loved one’s name. The names will be published in the Easter Bulletin. The cost will be $15. Donations need to be in by March 16th. You can drop it in the collection basket or at the parish office marked "Easter Memorial."

Bishop John R. Gaydos invites you to attend our annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral Church of St. Joseph, 2301 W. Main St., Jefferson City on Thursday, March 13, at 5:30 p.m. This liturgy unites the Diocese in recalling the gifts of the Holy Priesthood and the Most Holy Eucharist. The oil of the Infirm, the oil of the Catechumen and the Sacred Chrism are also blessed at this time. These oils impact the lives of those who are preparing to enter into the Church, those who are ill, and all preparing for Confirmation and Holy Orders.

Divine Mercy Sunday, the first Sunday after Easter, we will come together to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet in church at 3 p.m. All are welcome, please come and pray with us! Call Georgene @ 395-4310 if any questions. 

 4th Dayers: Please set aside an hour of your time to pray for the Team and Candidates on the Spring Men's and Women's Cursillo Weekends.  A schedule of prayer times for each weekend is being developed. Please contact Keith and Mary Jo Henke at 395-4262 or Dena Brand at 573-782-3757 or at alanddena@embarqmail.com for more information or to schedule your prayer hour. This prayer hour can be in the 4th Day Palanca Chapel on-site of the Weekend, your own church/chapel, your home, wherever you can spend the hour in prayer

If anyone from the St. Francis Xavier class of 1978 is interested in helping plan a classmate reunion this year, please contact Deb (Sandbothe) Klebba at 496-3168 regarding meeting on Friday, March 14th, at her house in Osage Bend. Details about the reunion will be distributed later.

NO Day of Eucharistic Adoration Prayer for March

Sacred Heart Parish, Rich Fountain, Breakfast, Mach 16^th. Serving from 7 – 11 a.m. whole hog sausage, biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, juice & coffee. Adults $6.00, 6-12 $3.00, 5 & under free.

 St. Joseph Parish, Westphalia, Chicken Dinner, March 16^th. Serving 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. country fried chicken. Adult $7.50, 5 – 12 $3.50 5 & under free.

Come join the fun June 29th, 1st Annual Knights of Columbus 2 Man Scramble Pasture Pool Golf Tournament. $80 per team, food and drinks provided. Limited number of entries. For info. or to register call Bruce Temmen @ 395-4156 or 690-7232.

St. Francis Xavier 8th Graders will do the Stations of the Cross March 19th, at 7 p.m.

JR. HIGH DANCE - The "Angels of Hope" Relay for Life Team will sponsor a Jr. high dance on March 21, at McClung Park, 1115 Chestnut St., from 7:00 - 10:00. Area 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students are invited to attend. The cost is $5.00 and we will be having a raffle ($1.00 per ticket) with awesome prizes. Proceeds to benefit Relay for Life, American Cancer Society.

                                        KNOWING GOD
I have worked in the fertile earth and planted a garden, so I know what faith is.

I have listened to the birds caroling in the early morning and at dusk, so I know what music is.

I have seen the morning without clouds after showers, so I know what beauty is.

I have sat before a wood fire with old friends, so I know what companionship is.

I have walked the paths of quietness along the forest floor, so I know what peace is.

I have dwelt in the valley of remembrance and on the hills of home, so I know what love is.

I have seen the miracle of spring, the fruition of summer, and the beauty of autumn, followed by response of winter, so I know what Life is.

And because I have perceived all these things, I know what God is.
                                 Turn to God in Prayer