St. Francis Xavier Parish
Taos, Missouri

 

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Revised: February 18, 2007

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September 16, 2007

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, September 18th:  

·         Evening Quilting

Wednesday, September 19th:

·         CCD 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 20th:                                          

·        Perpetual Help Devotions

·        Day Quilting after Perpetual Help

·        Choir Practice 7:30 p.m.

 

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

Sept. 1 & 2     $18,137.20  

Sept. 8 & 9        19,299.10

Children Favors    

 for Family & God $2.31

                      

 

    

 Monday, September 17th:              

No Mass

Tuesday, September 18th:                                                                                           

8:00 a.m. – Carl Potts

Wednesday, September 19th:                      

8:00 a.m.- L & D members of Vincent Eiken family

Thursday, September 20th:                      

NO 8:00 a.m.  

Friday, September 21st:                                   

NO 8:00 a.m. at Senior Center  

Saturday, September 22nd:                                

5:00 p.m. – Leonard & Rita Rudroff

7:00 p.m. – Brad Verslues

Sunday, September 23rd:                            

8:00 a.m. – The People of our Parish

10:00 a.m. – L & D members of Oscar Kliethermes family

 

The following Mass Intentions will be said by Fr. Dave while he is away: Terry Holtmeyer, Anton & Hilda Lage, Ed & Anna May Lage. 

  

Confirmation Opening Mass

Sept. 30th at 6 p.m.

 

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 22 & 23

5 p.m. Mass

Lay Ministers: Donna Thoenen, Jim Haaf, Frank & LaVerne Twehous, Charlene Veltrop

Lector: Maureen LeRoy

Ushers: Lisa Buschjost, Kathy Haaf, Mary Heet, Ronald Kleffner

Servers: Brianna Mitchem, Macy Reinkemeyer

Sacristan: Jean Decker

Musicians: Jackie

7 p.m. Mass

Lay Ministers: Angeline Prenger, Ruth Schaefer, Doris Schneider, Kathy & Vincent Stieferman

Lector: Ruth Schaefer

Ushers: Alvin Talken, Robert Vanderfeltz, Dennis Verslues, James Verslues

Servers: Jesse Prenger, Ryan Robinson

Sacristan:

Musicians: Hoffmeyer

8 a.m. Mass

Lay Ministers: Alfred Mengwasser, Margaret Muenks, Barbara & Kenneth Schmitz, Shirley Toebben

Lector: Leona Duren

Ushers: John & Vicki Hagenhoff, Darren Heckman, Greg Henke

Servers: Joshua Burmeister, Kristy Caples

Sacristan:

Musicians: Barbara

10 a.m. Mass

Lay Ministers: Kathy Rackers Cathy Singer, Peggy Talken, Glenn Bish, Evelyn Borgmeyer

Lector: Mary Thacker

Ushers: Nick Rackers, Tony Rackers, James Singer, James Thessen

Servers: Korey Baldwin, Katelyn Boeckman

Sacristan: Kyle Distler

Musicians: Joyce  

 

Sunday School and Children Liturgy of the Word will start on Sept. 23rd, Sunday at the 8 a.m. Mass.

 

Attention: Early in October the Missouri Catholic Conference will be collecting signatures to get the cures without cloning initiative on the ballot. We will need 4 or preferable 5 people at each mass, for 2 weekends. Please call Mary Eiken at 395-4387 or 634-5195 if you can help.  

 

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

 

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

 

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. 

 

El Purente Hispanic Ministry invites you to an Open House celebrating their new location and Hispanic Heritage Month. Sunday, Sept. 23rd from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at 718 E. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City. For more information contact Judy Healy – Mendez at 635-2540.

 

Scrip Volunteer Schedule for

Saturday, Sept. 22nd    

5 p.m. Sharon Denny &

Cindy Luebbering

 Sunday, Sept. 23rd           

8 a.m. Lisa Hueste &

Susan Cassmeyer

 10 a.m. Erin Burmeister &

Candice Marshall

 

K of C Family Picnic Sunday, Sept. 30th at the KC Hall. Meal will be provided. Senior Citizens are welcome. $13,000 drawing will take place at this event. We will eat at 4 p.m.

 

Missouri State Employees, Birthright would appreciate if you would check #4004 for your Charitable Contribution. We appreciate all you do for Birthright.

          Barbara Schmitz Co-Director

 

Below is a listing of contributions given this last fiscal year by range, number of contributors, etc. Thanks to all who have given so generously over the years.  Please review and maybe we can improve on the lower categories.                       Parish Council & Finance Committee

 

RANGE OF AMOUNT GIVEN

NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS

PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTORS

TOTAL AMOUNT GIVEN

PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL AMOUNT GIVEN

         $0.00   -          $0.00

321

36.07%

$0.00

0.00%

         $0.01   -         $25.00

24

2.70%

$414.00

0.05%

       $25.01   -         $50.00

19

2.13%

$747.00

0.10%

       $50.01   -         $75.00

10

1.12%

$661.00

0.09%

       $75.01   -       $100.00

11

1.24%

$967.00

0.13%

     $100.01   -       $200.00 

36

4.04%

$5,728.00

0.75%

     $200.01   -       $300.00

42

4.72%

$10,566.00

1.38%

     $300.01   -       $400.00

38

4.27%

$13,395.00

1.75%

     $400.01   -       $500.00

17

1.91%

$7,857.50

1.03%

     $500.01   -       $600.00

27

3.03%

$15,082.00

1.97%

     $600.01   -       $700.00

22

2.47%

$14,327.00

1.87%

     $700.01   -       $800.00

14

1.57%

$10,671.00

1.39%

     $800.01   -       $900.00

14

1.57%

$12,032.00

1.57%

     $900.01   -     $1,000.00

23

2.58%

$22,144.00

2.89%

  $1,000.01   -     $1,500.00

90

10.11%

$113,810.00

14.87%

  $1,500.01   -     $2,000.00

48

5.39%

$82,583.00

10.79%

  $2,000.01   -     $2,500.00

36

4.04%

$81,838.00

10.69%

  $2,500.01   -     $3,000.00

37

4.16%

$100,434.50

13.12%

  $3,000.01   -     $3,500.00

23

2.58%

$74,916.00

9.79%

  $3,500.01   -     $4,000.00

11

1.24%

$41,045.00

5.36%

  $4,000.01   -     $4,500.00

9

1.01%

$37,895.00

4.95%

  $4,500.01   -     $5,000.00

5

0.56%

$24,045.00

3.14%

  $5,000.01   -   $10,000.00

11

1.24%

$71,199.00

9.30%

$10,000.01   -   $15,000.00            

2

0.22%

$22,943.00

3.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

890

 

$765,300.00

 

 

Bishop John R. Gaydos invites you to attend the Solemn Blessing of the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center on Sunday, Oct. 7th at 4 p.m. Archbishop Raymond L.

Burke of St. Louis will preside. The Pastoral Center is located at 2207 W. Main, Jefferson City, on the grounds of the Cathedral parish. Free self-guided tours and a light reception will follow. Please RSVP to your parish secretary by Thursday, Sept. 27th, if you plan to attend.

St. Margaret Parish Centennial Celebration, Sunday, September 16th in Osage Bend.  Opening ceremony/military salute at Noon.  Bring your family and celebrate 100 years of faith, friendship and family.