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Mass Intentions for Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time
Tuesday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m.
†Fr. Bernard Reusch 94th Annivserary of His Death
†Floann Mitchell
†Francis & Eileen Hopfinger
Wednesday, September 1 at 8:00 a.m.
50th Wedding Anniversary Blessings for Ed & Cathy Anselment
Frist Friday, September 3 at 8:00 a.m.
†Edith Haas
Holy Hour 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Mass Intentions for Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, September 4 at 5:00 p.m.
††Paul & Kay Mitsdarfeer
†Fr. Robert Dienert
††Viola Grubb & Aurelia Anselment
Sunday, September 5 at 8:30 a.m.
All Parish Family
We the parishioners of St. John the Baptist,
brothers and sisters in Christ, accept as our mission:
† to know our faith and share it with others,
† to continue to grow spiritually with respect for the sacraments,
† to celebrate the liturgy and the Holy Eucharist as the center of our Christian life,
† to live by truth and love,
† to serve those in need, to teach by example, and thereby strengthen and inspire our Parish family in accordance with the Roman Catholic Church
Office Hours
Tuesday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch Noon - 12:30 p.m.
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Collection August 21-22
Envelopes (59) $1,867
Loose $ 34
Youth (3) $ 3
Church Fans (1) $ 500
Building (1) $ 50
One Strong (1) $ 5
Mass Intentions (1) $ 10
Scholarship (1) $ 5
SJB Cemetery (3) $ 55
Total $2,524
Your financial support remains an important part of our Parish life and helps us keep going. Please continue giving your time, talent, and treasure at this difficult time. Please mail, drop-off your offertory in the mailbox by Parish office front door.
ST. JOSEPH PRAYER
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen.
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August
29: PSR 9:30 a.m.
29: Sever Training after Mass
30: Holy Name Meeting 7:00 p.m.
September
3: Fr. Ptak First Friday Visit for Sacrament of Penance & Eucharisy
5: St. Elizabeth's Altar Sodality Meeting 9:30 a.m.
8: East Vicariate Priest/Deacon Meeting Noon at St. John the Baptist, Piopolis
12: One Strong Youth Appreciation Breakfast 9:30 a.m. in hall.
13: Fr. Ptak - Presbyteral Council Meeting Belleville
HOLY NAME MEETING
Due to Labor day, meeting will take place Monday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m.
PRAY FOR THE FALLEN & THEIR FAMILIES
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING DAY
Join Bishop McGovern, Father Nick Fleming and medical professionals on September 12 at St. Clare Church, O’Fallon. 10:30 a.m. Mass followed with NFP Day and concludes at 4 p.m. Lunch is provided and families are welcome! Childcare will be provided. Please RSVP with number attending and ages of children to emily.joost@gmail.com.
PRAY FOR THE SICK & HOMEBOUND
Larry Hunt, Marie Hopkins, Bill Lueke, James Frey, Bob Wilson, Kent Karcher, Larry Nice, Paul & Helen Wellen, and Mary Karcher.
Reminder: Due to federal privacy laws, we are not allowed to list people or visit who are sick or in the nursing home without written authorization from that individual or from their immediate family who has authorization. Form can be requested from the office.
ST. ELEZABETH'S ALTAR SODALITY COOKBOOKS
Thank you to all those who ordered cookbooks. We only have a few books available for purchase. Contact the office if you would like to purchase.
REMINDER
Please contact office for funerals and baptisms. For weddings contact office six months before.
JANITOR ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST & ST. CLEMENT OF ROME HALL
Looking for someone to clean the hall at St. John the Baptist and St. Clement of Rome. If interested please contact the office.
2021 CSMA GOAL $11,570
Pledged $5,775
Griffin Center, an agency that receives funding from The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal, provides after-school and summer programs free of charge to 450+ children who live in public housing. With an emphasis on learning, homework assistance, computer labs and tutoring, Griffin Center gives these youngsters a chance for a brighter tomorrow. Be a part of their dreams and make your gift to this year’s Appeal today!
PLASTIC TOTE BY OFFICE DOOR
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Living Faith Books (July - September)
MASS SERVER TRAINING
Sunday, August 29 after Mass. This is training for all new and returning servers.
FR. SLAWOMIR PTAK FRIST FRIDAY VISIT
September 3
Sacrament of Penance & Eucharist
By appointment - Contact office
ONE STRONG YOUTH MINISTRY
would like to THANK ALL OF YOU for your generous support throughout this past year. We will be having a biscuit & gravy with sausage breakfast on Sunday, September 12 after Mass and it's FREE to all of you.
THE MESSENGER
HISTORY OF PIOPOLIS, ILLINOIS 1841-1888 BOOKS
The office has several copies, if you have not received your free copy, stop by during office hours and get a copy.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
IN-PERSON September 24-26 at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel St. Peters, MO. For more information or to apply, go to wwme.org, or call Terry & Eric Engholm at 314-649-7317.
Hospice Volunteers Needed for SSM Hospice at St. Mary's/Good Samaritan Hospital
We are looking for volunteers to serve local residents and their families in their homes in Wayne & Hamilton Counties. Click on flyers below for more information or contact Nikki Timberlake at 618-899-1660 or Nikki.Timberlake@ssmhealth.com.
DIOCESE PROSITIONS AVAILABLE
Communications & Social Media Specialist. Click on link below to view details.
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
Collection tubs located at back of church and in the upstairs hallway of the hall, during the month of August. Food donations will be delivered to the Turning Point Church Food Pantry. Below are list of items they suggest on donating:
Canned meats/fish
· chicken
· beef stews
· ravioli, spaghetti/meatballs
· chicken and dumplings
· soups & chili
· tuna, salmon, sardines
Staples
· sugar
· flour
· coffee (ground & instant)
Dry packaged items
· instant mashed potatoes
· complete pancake mix
· Bisquick/baking mix
· breakfast cereals
· cornbread mix
· rice
· macaroni & cheese
· any type noodles/pasta
· oatmeal/cream of wheat
· crackers saltine/graham
· dried beans
· dried fruits
Canned fruits & vegetables
· fruit & applesauce
· peas
· corn
· mixed vegetables
· tomatoes
· green beans
· carrots
· pork & beans
· whole white potatoes
· sweet potatoes
THANK YOU
BISHOP'S NOTES
Please click on link below to view letter from Bishop McGovern about Haiti collection.
Please place donation in envelope marked Haiti in collection box.
Make checks payable to St. John the Baptist.
INCOME & EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2021
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