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This Weeks Bulletin
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Ascension of the Lord
WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
17-Mon. 6pm, 8th Grade Graduation
20-Thu. 12pm, School Dismiss
6pm, Parish Council
21-Fri. Last Day of School
11am, School Dismiss
22-Sat. Parish Council/School Board Elections
3:30pm, Confessions
23-Sun. Parish Council/School Board Elections
7:30am, Confessions
Senior Recognition
MASS INTENTIONS:
Mon. 5/17 8am – Fred Elfrink Family
Fri. 5/21 8am – Richard Dannenmueller
Sat. 5/22 4pm – Ed & Louise Hess
Sun. 5/23 8am – Parish
Last Week’s Collection
Adult Env. 3044.00
Loose plate 167.00
Stipend 50.00
School 10.00
Renovation 1050.00
Mirror 14.00
House Rent 500.00
Pray for the Sick: Marcus Seyer, Dorothy Vickery, Rosemary Ross, Sister Jane Kiefer, Kenny Davie, Gerald Beck, Tom Enderle, Clara (Nute) Enderle, Barb Trankler, Joyce Austin, Charolotte Dirnberger, Ann Lynch Brenyas, Terry Elfrink, Taylor Long, Alice Uhrhan, Gene Nation, Allan Reinagel.
DDF: To date our parish has given $13,350 toward our $20,013. Thank You! If you have not yet made your pledge, please add your gift by returning a pledge card.
Church Ministers:
Sat. May 22, 4pm
Rosary Leader: Mary Chapman
Organist: Daniel Asmus
Songleader: Amanda McIntosh
Lector: Mary Chapman
Sun. May 23, 8am
Rosary Leader: Richard Vandeven
Organist: Betty Vandeven
Songleader: Choir
Lector: Ken Dohogne
10-10 Winners:
Sunday – Virginia Chronister
Monday – Hannah Glueck
Tuesday – Athena Lingo
Wednesday – Glenn DeBrock
Thursday – St. Ambrose School
Friday – Kenny Lee
Saturday – Lacey Blattel
Parish Council Meeting will be held this Thursday, May 20 at 6pm.
Parish Council & School Board Nominations We are currently taking nominations for both the Parish Council and School Board. We will elect 2 new members to each committee the weekend of May 22/23. If you would like to nominate someone whom you believe would be suited to serve on these councils, please submit those names to Fr. Kelly.
Interested in the Catholic Faith? If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Catholic Church through the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) please contact Fr. Kelly.
Rosary: Bishop Rice will be praying the Rosary throughout the Diocese in May.
Sun. May 16 – St. Lawrence, New Hamburg at 6:30pm.
Attention Class of 2021: St. Ambrose Parish High School Seniors will be honored with a Mass and breakfast on Sun. May 23 at the 8am Mass. Seniors are asked to wear their caps & gowns. Senior students and household family members are invited to breakfast. Please text 573-275-0167 by May 17th to RSVP.
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri in Cape Girardeau is looking to fill the following positions:
1. Administrative Assistant-Front Desk
2. Administrative Assistant with Developmental Disabilities Program
These are full-time paid positions. To see full job description or apply go to: https://www.ccsomo.org/employment
Wanted St. Vincent School, Cape is accepting applications for the position of Technology teacher for grades 4-8. If interested call 573-334-9594.
Wanted Diocesan Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. For more information contact Jan at Catholic Center at 417-866-0841 or email jansmith@dioscg.org
From Fr. Kelly:
A catechesis on priestly vestments
Over the last several weeks, I have been teaching our school children, including our sacristans, about the different items that are used for the celebration of Holy Mass, including the sacred vessels and the vestments that the priest wears. Before each Mass, the sacristans use the counter on the vesting cabinet to lay out the sacred vestments before I don them for the celebration of Mass. This is done not only so I can put the vestments on with care and ease, but also because it communicates the special dignity that is given to them since they are not ordinary clothing worn for an ordinary purpose, but are worn for the most sacred purpose of all, the Holy Mass. When the priest puts on the vestments for Mass, he is like a soldier for Christ putting on his armor for battle. I recite a special prayer, in Latin, for each of the sacred vestments as I put them on. I would like to take this opportunity to explain each of the vestments I wear for Holy Mass and the sacred, symbolic meaning behind each one of them. First of all, the long black garment you see me wear is called a cassock. It signifies the priest being ‘not of the world’ and being clothed in Christ. The first vestment I put on for Mass, over the collar of my cassock, is called the amice. The amice is a rectangle of cloth, usually made of linen or cotton. I place it for a brief moment on my head before placing it on my shoulders. Originally, it was worn like a hood and was meant to represent the ‘helmet of salvation.’ The next vestment I put on is the alb. This is the long white vestment that goes over my cassock. It symbolizes the purity of the Christian soul, having been washed in the Blood of the Lamb. Next is the cincture, which is a cord that is tied around the waist, over the alb. It symbolizes chastity. Next I put the maniple on my left arm. Originally, some believe the maniple was a handkerchief worn by the priest to wipe his brow, but for a long time it has symbolized the tears Our Lord shed during His Passion (and while it is not commonly used anymore, it was never abolished after Vatican II). Next I put on the stole, which is worn over the neck and hangs down in front of my body. I cross the stole (an old tradition) in order to represent our Lord’s Cross. It represents the immortality of the soul. Finally, I put on the chasuble, which is the outer-most vestment. The word ‘chasuble’ means ‘little house’ and is usually ornamented with a cross or other Christian symbols. It symbolizes ‘the yoke of Christ,’ and communicates that the priest stands in persona Christi, that is, ‘in the person of Christ.’ Just as I put on these sacred vestments with care and prayer as I prepare for Mass, let us remember to do the best we can to also prepare ourselves for Mass by quieting our hearts and taking a few moments to pray, especially before receiving Jesus in Communion. May our hearts always be ready to enter into the sacred mysteries of the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, giving thanks to God for all His blessings!
Ascension of the Lord
WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
17-Mon. 6pm, 8th Grade Graduation
20-Thu. 12pm, School Dismiss
6pm, Parish Council
21-Fri. Last Day of School
11am, School Dismiss
22-Sat. Parish Council/School Board Elections
3:30pm, Confessions
23-Sun. Parish Council/School Board Elections
7:30am, Confessions
Senior Recognition
MASS INTENTIONS:
Mon. 5/17 8am – Fred Elfrink Family
Fri. 5/21 8am – Richard Dannenmueller
Sat. 5/22 4pm – Ed & Louise Hess
Sun. 5/23 8am – Parish
Last Week’s Collection
Adult Env. 3044.00
Loose plate 167.00
Stipend 50.00
School 10.00
Renovation 1050.00
Mirror 14.00
House Rent 500.00
Pray for the Sick: Marcus Seyer, Dorothy Vickery, Rosemary Ross, Sister Jane Kiefer, Kenny Davie, Gerald Beck, Tom Enderle, Clara (Nute) Enderle, Barb Trankler, Joyce Austin, Charolotte Dirnberger, Ann Lynch Brenyas, Terry Elfrink, Taylor Long, Alice Uhrhan, Gene Nation, Allan Reinagel.
DDF: To date our parish has given $13,350 toward our $20,013. Thank You! If you have not yet made your pledge, please add your gift by returning a pledge card.
Church Ministers:
Sat. May 22, 4pm
Rosary Leader: Mary Chapman
Organist: Daniel Asmus
Songleader: Amanda McIntosh
Lector: Mary Chapman
Sun. May 23, 8am
Rosary Leader: Richard Vandeven
Organist: Betty Vandeven
Songleader: Choir
Lector: Ken Dohogne
10-10 Winners:
Sunday – Virginia Chronister
Monday – Hannah Glueck
Tuesday – Athena Lingo
Wednesday – Glenn DeBrock
Thursday – St. Ambrose School
Friday – Kenny Lee
Saturday – Lacey Blattel
Parish Council Meeting will be held this Thursday, May 20 at 6pm.
Parish Council & School Board Nominations We are currently taking nominations for both the Parish Council and School Board. We will elect 2 new members to each committee the weekend of May 22/23. If you would like to nominate someone whom you believe would be suited to serve on these councils, please submit those names to Fr. Kelly.
Interested in the Catholic Faith? If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Catholic Church through the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) please contact Fr. Kelly.
Rosary: Bishop Rice will be praying the Rosary throughout the Diocese in May.
Sun. May 16 – St. Lawrence, New Hamburg at 6:30pm.
Attention Class of 2021: St. Ambrose Parish High School Seniors will be honored with a Mass and breakfast on Sun. May 23 at the 8am Mass. Seniors are asked to wear their caps & gowns. Senior students and household family members are invited to breakfast. Please text 573-275-0167 by May 17th to RSVP.
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri in Cape Girardeau is looking to fill the following positions:
1. Administrative Assistant-Front Desk
2. Administrative Assistant with Developmental Disabilities Program
These are full-time paid positions. To see full job description or apply go to: https://www.ccsomo.org/employment
Wanted St. Vincent School, Cape is accepting applications for the position of Technology teacher for grades 4-8. If interested call 573-334-9594.
Wanted Diocesan Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. For more information contact Jan at Catholic Center at 417-866-0841 or email jansmith@dioscg.org
From Fr. Kelly:
A catechesis on priestly vestments
Over the last several weeks, I have been teaching our school children, including our sacristans, about the different items that are used for the celebration of Holy Mass, including the sacred vessels and the vestments that the priest wears. Before each Mass, the sacristans use the counter on the vesting cabinet to lay out the sacred vestments before I don them for the celebration of Mass. This is done not only so I can put the vestments on with care and ease, but also because it communicates the special dignity that is given to them since they are not ordinary clothing worn for an ordinary purpose, but are worn for the most sacred purpose of all, the Holy Mass. When the priest puts on the vestments for Mass, he is like a soldier for Christ putting on his armor for battle. I recite a special prayer, in Latin, for each of the sacred vestments as I put them on. I would like to take this opportunity to explain each of the vestments I wear for Holy Mass and the sacred, symbolic meaning behind each one of them. First of all, the long black garment you see me wear is called a cassock. It signifies the priest being ‘not of the world’ and being clothed in Christ. The first vestment I put on for Mass, over the collar of my cassock, is called the amice. The amice is a rectangle of cloth, usually made of linen or cotton. I place it for a brief moment on my head before placing it on my shoulders. Originally, it was worn like a hood and was meant to represent the ‘helmet of salvation.’ The next vestment I put on is the alb. This is the long white vestment that goes over my cassock. It symbolizes the purity of the Christian soul, having been washed in the Blood of the Lamb. Next is the cincture, which is a cord that is tied around the waist, over the alb. It symbolizes chastity. Next I put the maniple on my left arm. Originally, some believe the maniple was a handkerchief worn by the priest to wipe his brow, but for a long time it has symbolized the tears Our Lord shed during His Passion (and while it is not commonly used anymore, it was never abolished after Vatican II). Next I put on the stole, which is worn over the neck and hangs down in front of my body. I cross the stole (an old tradition) in order to represent our Lord’s Cross. It represents the immortality of the soul. Finally, I put on the chasuble, which is the outer-most vestment. The word ‘chasuble’ means ‘little house’ and is usually ornamented with a cross or other Christian symbols. It symbolizes ‘the yoke of Christ,’ and communicates that the priest stands in persona Christi, that is, ‘in the person of Christ.’ Just as I put on these sacred vestments with care and prayer as I prepare for Mass, let us remember to do the best we can to also prepare ourselves for Mass by quieting our hearts and taking a few moments to pray, especially before receiving Jesus in Communion. May our hearts always be ready to enter into the sacred mysteries of the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, giving thanks to God for all His blessings!
