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This Weeks Bulletin
Sunday, June 7, 2026
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
(Corpus Christi)
Weekly Schedule:
8-Mon. thru 12-Fri. Fr. Kelly away from Parish
13-Sat. 3-3:45pm, Confessions
14-Sun. Catholic Communications Collection
Mass Intentions:
Mon. 6/8 – No Mass
Wed. 6/10 – No Mass
Fri. 6/12 – No Mass
Sat. 6/13 – 4pm – +Kristi Birdwell
Sun. 6/14 – 8:30am – St. Ambrose & Guardian
Angel Parishes
Last Week’s Collection
Adult Env. 3160.00
Loose Plate 350.00
DDF 100.00
Cemetery 600.00
Pray for the Sick: Gary Poyner, Marcella Schlosser, Alfred & Doris Schlitt. Names will be put in bulletin for a month and then removed, if they need back on please let us know.
Church Ministers:
Sat. June 13, 4pm
Rosary: Diane Eftink
Organist: Diana Knutson
Songleader: Loraine Reischman
Lector: Ron Dirnberger
Sacristans: Brooke & Saylor Landewee
Servers: Hayden & Liam Senciboy
Sun. June 14, 8:30am
Rosary: Richard Vandeven
Organist: Betty Vandeven
Songleader: Allie Burnett
Lector: Megan Kneezle
Sacristans: Reyna & Elora Martin
Servers: Jesef Martin, Hudson Lincoln
10-10 Winners: Sunday – Darci Duncan
End of Month – Zach Eftink
Monday –Richard Vandeven
Tuesday – Marilyn Koch
Wednesday – Bryson Vandeven
Thursday – Kayla Lee
Friday – Diane Cook
Saturday – St. Ambrose Church
One-Day Pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Perryville on June 13th. Meet at St. Augustine Church parking lot at 7:30am. Travel by bus or carpool to Shrine. 9am-Rosary at the Grotto. 12:10pm-Mass. 1pm-lunch. 2:30pm return to shrine to visit Exhibit.
A Marian Family Exhibit Come and learn about Our Blessed Mother’s Love and Visits, noting that “in the end My Immaculate Heart will Triumph.” See how our Lady has visited us, statues &images of over 25 visitations, relics of Our Lady’s Veil and St. Joseph’s Cloak, St. Joachim and St. Anne & St. Carlo Acutis. June 12-14 at National Shrine of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, Perryville. Go to www.centreformercy.org for times.
Deanery 6 CCW Meeting will be held on Tuesday June 16 at Guardian Angel, Oran. Rosary at 5:30pm, Mass at 6pm followed by registration, refreshments and installation of officers. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend.
SEMO Area Ultreya at Sacred Heart, Dexter on Sat. June 20th. Morning prayers in church at 9am with grouping, refreshments and socializing to follow. Come share and bring new Cursillistas.
Ugly Quilts has moved to New Hamburg for now. They still meet on Wednesday mornings from 8:30-11:30am in the old C-7 school building beside the church. They are in need of tackers. Also, please bring any old sheets, blankets or comforters
DDF The Diocesan Development Fund is vital to the life of the Church in southern Missouri. Please complete and return your DDF pledge card soon
Diocesan Eucharistic Congress August 15 at West Plains Civic Center. Join in praying, learning & celebrating at the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress. Celebrate the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau 70 Years (1956-2026). Visit www.dioscg.org/diocesan-eucharistic-congress
Marriage Encounter Renew your Sacrament, deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship and rekindle your romance by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. For more information or to apply go to: wwme.org or call 314-649-7317. Upcoming weekends are: July 31-Aug. 2 in Cape Girardeau, Oct. 9-11 in Springfield, IL and Dec. 4-6 in St. Peters, Mo.
Fish/Chicken Fry on Friday, June 12th at Advance KC Hall. Served from 5-7pm Adults $13.00, all children 15 & under eat free with paid adult.
Euchre Tournament on Monday, June 15 at Oran KC Hall club room. Doors open at 6pm, play begins at 7pm. Bring your own partner.
Fr. Kelly: The Feast of Corpus Christi: Where did it come from?
This weekend we celebrate the glorious Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ! The Feast of Corpus Christi is one of the most popular feasts in our Church as the feast gives honor and glory to Jesus’ Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist! So, where did it come from? Well, this feast was inspired, in large part, by a miracle that occurred almost 8 centuries ago. It happened in Bolsena, Italy, in 1263 when a Catholic priest, Fr. Peter of Prague, was celebrating Holy Mass in the church of St. Christina. Fr. Peter was known to be a pious priest, but he struggled in his belief that Christ was truly present in the Holy Eucharist. As he was celebrating Mass, he spoke the words of consecration and immediately the Host in his hands began to bleed! The Blood fell onto the corporal (the special cloth placed on the altar during Mass that holds the vessels containing the Eucharist). Fr. Peter was so disturbed that he interrupted Mass and asked that he be allowed to meet with Pope Urban IV, who just happened to be staying in the nearby town of Orvieto at the time. The pope met with him and heard his story, and then absolved Fr. Peter of his doubt. The pope sent emissaries to investigate the miracle, and once the findings were proven to be true, he ordered the Blood-stained corporal be brought to Orvieto. As this was done, archbishops, cardinals, and other Churchmen, along with the Pope met the procession bearing the miracle as it came into town. Pope Urban IV was then prompted to establish a feast in honor of this miracle, and to emphasize the truth of Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist. Thus was established the Feast of Corpus Christi, Latin for ‘Body of Christ,’ and is now celebrated as the “Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ.” St. Thomas Aquinas, the great Medieval Dominican theologian, was commissioned to compose the Mass and hymns honoring the Holy Eucharist. He composed the famous hymns ‘Adoro Te Devote’ and ‘Pange Lingua,’ just to name a couple. The miracle is currently housed in the Cathedral of Orvieto and can still be seen by the faithful to this day (I have seen it with my own eyes!). This feast is such a beautiful opportunity for us to give Jesus honor and glory in His presence in the Blessed Sacrament! Following our 10:30am Mass at Guardian Angel, we will have our annual Corpus Christi procession through the cemetery. As we honor Our Eucharistic Lord on this feast, let us ask for the grace to deepen our faith and love in Jesus in the Eucharist, and pray that others (especially lukewarm souls) might be drawn into a deeper union with Christ in the Eucharist! --Fr. Kelly
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- The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant – and let the air out of their tires.
- We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and mystery. H.G. Wells
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
(Corpus Christi)
Weekly Schedule:
8-Mon. thru 12-Fri. Fr. Kelly away from Parish
13-Sat. 3-3:45pm, Confessions
14-Sun. Catholic Communications Collection
Mass Intentions:
Mon. 6/8 – No Mass
Wed. 6/10 – No Mass
Fri. 6/12 – No Mass
Sat. 6/13 – 4pm – +Kristi Birdwell
Sun. 6/14 – 8:30am – St. Ambrose & Guardian
Angel Parishes
Last Week’s Collection
Adult Env. 3160.00
Loose Plate 350.00
DDF 100.00
Cemetery 600.00
Pray for the Sick: Gary Poyner, Marcella Schlosser, Alfred & Doris Schlitt. Names will be put in bulletin for a month and then removed, if they need back on please let us know.
Church Ministers:
Sat. June 13, 4pm
Rosary: Diane Eftink
Organist: Diana Knutson
Songleader: Loraine Reischman
Lector: Ron Dirnberger
Sacristans: Brooke & Saylor Landewee
Servers: Hayden & Liam Senciboy
Sun. June 14, 8:30am
Rosary: Richard Vandeven
Organist: Betty Vandeven
Songleader: Allie Burnett
Lector: Megan Kneezle
Sacristans: Reyna & Elora Martin
Servers: Jesef Martin, Hudson Lincoln
10-10 Winners: Sunday – Darci Duncan
End of Month – Zach Eftink
Monday –Richard Vandeven
Tuesday – Marilyn Koch
Wednesday – Bryson Vandeven
Thursday – Kayla Lee
Friday – Diane Cook
Saturday – St. Ambrose Church
One-Day Pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Perryville on June 13th. Meet at St. Augustine Church parking lot at 7:30am. Travel by bus or carpool to Shrine. 9am-Rosary at the Grotto. 12:10pm-Mass. 1pm-lunch. 2:30pm return to shrine to visit Exhibit.
A Marian Family Exhibit Come and learn about Our Blessed Mother’s Love and Visits, noting that “in the end My Immaculate Heart will Triumph.” See how our Lady has visited us, statues &images of over 25 visitations, relics of Our Lady’s Veil and St. Joseph’s Cloak, St. Joachim and St. Anne & St. Carlo Acutis. June 12-14 at National Shrine of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, Perryville. Go to www.centreformercy.org for times.
Deanery 6 CCW Meeting will be held on Tuesday June 16 at Guardian Angel, Oran. Rosary at 5:30pm, Mass at 6pm followed by registration, refreshments and installation of officers. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend.
SEMO Area Ultreya at Sacred Heart, Dexter on Sat. June 20th. Morning prayers in church at 9am with grouping, refreshments and socializing to follow. Come share and bring new Cursillistas.
Ugly Quilts has moved to New Hamburg for now. They still meet on Wednesday mornings from 8:30-11:30am in the old C-7 school building beside the church. They are in need of tackers. Also, please bring any old sheets, blankets or comforters
DDF The Diocesan Development Fund is vital to the life of the Church in southern Missouri. Please complete and return your DDF pledge card soon
Diocesan Eucharistic Congress August 15 at West Plains Civic Center. Join in praying, learning & celebrating at the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress. Celebrate the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau 70 Years (1956-2026). Visit www.dioscg.org/diocesan-eucharistic-congress
Marriage Encounter Renew your Sacrament, deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship and rekindle your romance by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. For more information or to apply go to: wwme.org or call 314-649-7317. Upcoming weekends are: July 31-Aug. 2 in Cape Girardeau, Oct. 9-11 in Springfield, IL and Dec. 4-6 in St. Peters, Mo.
Fish/Chicken Fry on Friday, June 12th at Advance KC Hall. Served from 5-7pm Adults $13.00, all children 15 & under eat free with paid adult.
Euchre Tournament on Monday, June 15 at Oran KC Hall club room. Doors open at 6pm, play begins at 7pm. Bring your own partner.
Fr. Kelly: The Feast of Corpus Christi: Where did it come from?
This weekend we celebrate the glorious Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ! The Feast of Corpus Christi is one of the most popular feasts in our Church as the feast gives honor and glory to Jesus’ Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist! So, where did it come from? Well, this feast was inspired, in large part, by a miracle that occurred almost 8 centuries ago. It happened in Bolsena, Italy, in 1263 when a Catholic priest, Fr. Peter of Prague, was celebrating Holy Mass in the church of St. Christina. Fr. Peter was known to be a pious priest, but he struggled in his belief that Christ was truly present in the Holy Eucharist. As he was celebrating Mass, he spoke the words of consecration and immediately the Host in his hands began to bleed! The Blood fell onto the corporal (the special cloth placed on the altar during Mass that holds the vessels containing the Eucharist). Fr. Peter was so disturbed that he interrupted Mass and asked that he be allowed to meet with Pope Urban IV, who just happened to be staying in the nearby town of Orvieto at the time. The pope met with him and heard his story, and then absolved Fr. Peter of his doubt. The pope sent emissaries to investigate the miracle, and once the findings were proven to be true, he ordered the Blood-stained corporal be brought to Orvieto. As this was done, archbishops, cardinals, and other Churchmen, along with the Pope met the procession bearing the miracle as it came into town. Pope Urban IV was then prompted to establish a feast in honor of this miracle, and to emphasize the truth of Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist. Thus was established the Feast of Corpus Christi, Latin for ‘Body of Christ,’ and is now celebrated as the “Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ.” St. Thomas Aquinas, the great Medieval Dominican theologian, was commissioned to compose the Mass and hymns honoring the Holy Eucharist. He composed the famous hymns ‘Adoro Te Devote’ and ‘Pange Lingua,’ just to name a couple. The miracle is currently housed in the Cathedral of Orvieto and can still be seen by the faithful to this day (I have seen it with my own eyes!). This feast is such a beautiful opportunity for us to give Jesus honor and glory in His presence in the Blessed Sacrament! Following our 10:30am Mass at Guardian Angel, we will have our annual Corpus Christi procession through the cemetery. As we honor Our Eucharistic Lord on this feast, let us ask for the grace to deepen our faith and love in Jesus in the Eucharist, and pray that others (especially lukewarm souls) might be drawn into a deeper union with Christ in the Eucharist! --Fr. Kelly
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
- The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant – and let the air out of their tires.
- We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment of life is a miracle and mystery. H.G. Wells