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Taos, Missouri

 

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Revised: February 18, 2007

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September 9, 2007

 

 

 

 

Monday, September 10th:

·         K of C Ladies Aux.

                  meeting 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 11th:  

·         Evening Quilting

Wednesday, September 12th:

·         CCD Opening Mass 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 13th:                                          

·        Perpetual Help Devotions

·        Day Quilting after Perpetual Help

 

Total collections needed for the month of September $76,057.70

Sept. 1 & 2     $  

Samaritan Center

Children Favors    

 for Family & God $

                      

 

 Monday, September 10th:              

No Mass

Tuesday, September 11th:                                                                                           

8:00 a.m. – Roman & Sophia Stegeman

Wednesday, September 12th:                      

8:00 a.m.- Leo Talken

Thursday, September 13th:                      

8:00 a.m. – Josephine Verslues

Friday, September 14th:                                  

8:00 a.m. at Senior Center – Jackson, Clarence & Esther Fromme

Saturday, September 15th:                               

5:00 p.m. – Walter Bock

7:00 p.m. – The People of our Parish

Sunday, September 16th:                           

8:00 a.m. – Victor & Marie Bauer

10:00 a.m. – In thanksgiving of 30 years of TEC in the Diocese

 

OFFERTORY COLLECTION YTD

Budget thru 08/31/07   $136,903.86

Actual thru 08/31/07       124,661.82       

Net thru 08/31/07        (   12,242.04)

 

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

September 15 & 16

5 p.m. Mass

Lay Ministers: Henrietta Kleffner, Cecilia Lock, Deanne Rackers, Angela Reinkemeyer, Mary Lee Roberts

Lector: Keith Henke

Ushers: Anthony & Carol Forck, Fred & Gerilynn Gaines 

Servers: Brendan Henke, Elizabeth LeRoy

Sacristan: John Decker

Musicians: Katnik

7 p.m. Mass

Lay Ministers: Edmund Prenger, Janet Prenger, Shelle Sandbothe, Sue Sandbothe, Robert Vanderfeltz

Lector: Sue Sandbothe

Ushers: Josh Sandbothe, Kenneth Sandbothe, Tom Sanning, Matthew Saucier

Servers: Brayden Kempker, Jake Ortbals

Sacristan:

Musicians: Sprenger

8 a.m. Mass

Lay Ministers: Debbie Forck, John Hagenhoff, Jessica Hamacher, Mary Hoffmeyer, Jo Lootens

Lector: Tina Davis

Ushers: Glenn Eichholz, Robert Eichholz, Isadore Forck, Kenneth Forck

Servers: Isaac Wibberg, Ryan Robertson 

Sacristan:

Musicians: Kathy

10 a.m. Mass

Lay Ministers: Jean Pinnell, Cecilia Prenger, Barbara Price, Nick & Rose Rackers

Lector: Kathy Rackers

Ushers: Glenn Bish, Stephen Distler, Jonathan Hagenhoff, Lawrence Lage

Servers: Austin Sachse, Rachel Luebbert

Sacristan: Kyle Distler

Musicians: Jackie

 

At the entrances of the Church you will find a copy of the Financial Report for 2006-2007 along with a copy of the Budget for 2007-2008. There are also copies printed and can be picked up for your information.

                  Finance Committee

 

Diocesan Campaign: All those making payments on their Capital Campaign pledge please send them to: Grateful Memories Faithful Future, Diocese of J.C., PO Box 104900, Jefferson City, MO 65110-4900

 

Needed seventh and eighth grade teacher for C.C.D. program.  Program begins Sept. 12th and goes through April 23, 2008. C.C.D. classes are every Wednesday, evening at 7 pm. in the school. For further information contact Dorthy Wittkop at 395-4803. 

 

CCD Opening Mass

Sept. 12th at 7 p.m.

 

Confirmation Opening Mass

Sept. 30th at 6 p.m.

 

Lion-Palooza — Battle of the Bands, Saturday, September 29, at Jefferson City YMCA (Firley Center: 525 Ellis Blvd.) An alcohol-free and drug-free event for amateur High School ‘garage bands’ from the 65101-65109 zip codes.

Step 1: Audition — Mail your VCR or DVD audition tape (no longer than 2 minutes in length, plus a $20 processing fee, by 9/1/07)

Step 2: Performance — Winners will be selected and notified by the Breakfast Lions judges by 9/10/07. The winners will perform at the Jefferson City YMCA on 9/29/07.

For additional information, please contact: Lion Palooza/Battle of the Bands, P.O. Box 1575, Jefferson City, MO 65102

 

AS OF:     8/10/2007
PARISH:  
St. Francis Xavier
GMFF GOAL: $730,018
PLEDGES TO DATE:  $508,775
PERCENT GOAL:           70%
NUMBER OF GIVERS:  251
NUMBER OF PARISHIONERS:  898
PERCENT OF GIVERS:  28%

 

Jefferson City Metro Area Local Ultreya will be held Tuesday, Sept. 11, at St. Andrews Parish in Holts Summit, Mo. at 7:00 PM.  All Cursillistas are encouraged to attend.  

 

St. Margaret Parish Centennial Celebration, Sunday, September 16th in Osage Bend.  Opening ceremony/military salute at Noon; free entertainment and children’s activities; various demonstrations throughout the day; antique/memorabilia display; classic vehicle, tractor and farm implement display; self guided driving tour; vendors for dinner, drinks and snacks; outdoor dance from 5-8 p.m.  Bring your family and celebrate 100 years of faith, friendship and family.

 

Greetings!  As programming begins this fall, I would like to invite you and your teens to join us for the annual Diocesan High School Youth Rally on Sunday, September 16th. This rally is a great chance to see a great Catholic speaker, hear some uplifting music, attend a spirit-filled Mass, and make new friends with teens from around the diocese. This event offers a little bit for everyone, including adults! Registration deadline of Monday, September 10th. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Shannon Cerneka, Director of Youth Ministry for St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City at 573-220-8424 or 573-636-7002 http://stpeterteens.blogspot.com

We hope to see your group in September, God Bless, Shannon Cerneka

 

HEADS UP!! Sign up for Sunday School, Children Liturgy of the Word, Confirmation & Confirmation leaders & helpers are still available in the back of church. Kids for Sunday School should be 3 by August 1, 2007.

Expecting Baby; If you or someone you know is expecting a baby and would like the parish family to pray with you for a safe delivery and healthy baby. Please fill out a prospective parent name on a form at the Blessed Mother statue.

 

 

 

We welcome into Gods family Brayden Matthew Kaiser son of Brian & Heather who was baptized in our parish this weekend.

Attention Teens & Parents! Take the High Road, “Don’t Let Peer Pressure be your Game”! Dynamic & mesmerizing in his delivery, past NFL Pro Football player, Shawn Harper will be in Jefferson City at the Farm Bureau building Thursday, Sept. 13th beginning at 6 p.m.  to share his personal story of tragic life mistakes dealing with peer pressure as a student and athlete, and his ultimate turn around in prioritizing personal success in his relationship with life and God. www.shawnharper.org  Christian musician Shannon Cerneka with Odd Walk Ministries will provide music entertainment prior to the evening engagement. Students 13 years and older, parents and any other interested adults are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free. Donations are welcomed to cover cost of the speaker’s traveling expenses. For more information call Michele at 291-0059.

 

Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children is a national movement that encourages parents to frequently eat dinner with their kids.  The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University has found that the more often kids eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs. Family Day will be celebrated nationwide on Monday, September 24. To learn how you can celebrate Family Day at your home or workplace, log onto:
www.CASAFamilyDay.org

 

St. Francis Xavier 8th grade car wash Sept. 15th from 8 – noon at Legends Bank.

 

Helias Mother’s Club will hold their Annual Dessert Extravaganza on Wednesday, Sept. 12th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Crusader Commons. Please bring a dessert to share, meet new mom’s, and learn about what great things the Mother’s Club is doing for Helias.

 

Help is needed!!  St. Francis Xavier Church is in need of a Church Cleaning Coordinator for the first Saturday of each month. The coordinator is responsible for contacting that week helpers and assigning cleaning duties and making sure the church is clean. If you can help please contact Pam at the parish office at 395-4401. 

 

Pray the Rosary at 7:10 p.m. every first Wednesday of each month at the K of C Hall, Taos.

 

 

 

CHURCH OUTSIDE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS: The parish is in need of a new manger scene for the church yard for this coming season.  If you can help please call Tom Wieberg at 395-4193.

 

What have you done for your marriage today?   Intimacy is at the heart of a sacramental and joy-filled marriage. So, whether you are a newly married couple or 'seasoned veterans', save the date and plan to attend "Got time for marriage?", a marriage conference with Michael Podrebarac, a dynamic presenter and the Director of Liturgy for the Archdiocese of Kansas City, KS. Saturday, October 27th    1:00 - 5:00 p.m. The Catholic Center - 2207 W. Main - Jefferson City Cost is $15 per couple. Sponsored by Office of Family Life.  For information or to register, contact Pat Reinkemeyer 635-9127 or
communitymin@diojeffcity.org