Rev. Gerard R. Welsch, Pastor
Rev. Raymond Iwuji, Assisting Clergy
Deacon Paul D. Craska
Cindy Meirink , Pastoral Associate
Amy Cutrell, Youth Mass Coordinator
Anita Walth, Parish Secretary
Sr. Maria de Jesus Tovar, M.E.S.T., Rectory Staff
Sr. Trini Fuerte, M.E.S.T., Rectory Staff
Jack Stirling, Maintenance
Julie Meinert, Housekeeping & PSR Secretary
Registration Form (fill out and return to parish office)
Celebrated for infants on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the Month at 11:45 AM.
Call Father Welsch to make an appointment.
Perpetual Help Devotions Every Tuesday following 7:00 a.m. Mass
Stations of the Cross Every Friday during Lent at 3:30 p.m.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Every Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Religious Education for Children
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR)
St. John Bosco Parish School of Religion presents our Catholic Faith accurately and consistently so that our students may foster their faith and relationship with the Lord. They are prepared to live
in a community of faith committed to the Gospel values. Many opportunities for prayer, Eucharist, Reconciliation, and study of the Scripture enhance their ongoing relationship with God. Students are
taught a respect for all persons and living things and are instructed about social justice, peace, and concerns for the Lord’s little ones. The Parish School of Religion tries to accomplish these
tasks always assisting the parents in their role as primary educator.
LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN
This program shares the faith with our young people, grades 1 through 5 during the school year. They are dismissed following the opening prayer at Mass to the Church Hall during 10:30 a.m. Sunday
Mass and return following the homily. They hear Sacred Scripture at their level and share it.
Eve Hindrichs, Coordinator 205-9499
edb809@yahoo.com
Pastoral Ministry Office ( Located in the Parish Center)
Adult & Children's Religious Programs
Cindy Meirink, Pastoral Associate
(314) 878-6492
Email: cindy.meirink@stjohnboscostl.com
amy.cutrell@stjohnboscostl.com
SMALL GROUPS
Our small groups offer an opportunity to learn and grow in faith through the study and the sharing of Biblical themes. Sessions are offered yearly in the fall and during Lent.
Contact the Pastoral Ministry Office at 314-878-6492
A small Men's Prayer Group for fellowship, discussion and prayer, has formed and meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 7:00 a.m. in the Bosco Room. All men of the parish are invited.
Please contact John O'Hara at (314) 805-4888 for more information
RCIA is the process whereby adults are initiated into the Church. The process begins in September and continues for several weeks after reception/entrance in the Christian Community at the Easter Vigil. The group meets every Wednesday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center except during Lent.
The young people of our Parish assist the celebrant at the altar.
The members of these groups offer support and comfort to the families of parishioners who have died. They visit the funeral home, arrange for a Mass to be celebrated at a later date, and offer whatever assistance the family may need. They also arrange for a lunch following the funeral if the family wishes this service. There is an extensive list of parishioners who very generously contribute a dish when called.
Doris Meyer (Luncheon) 434-3627
Peggy Bourne (Luncheon) 434-7836
Men and women of the parish who help distribute the Sacred Body and Precious Blood at Sunday and weekday Mass. Some take Holy Communion to the homebound on Sunday morning.
The Knights of Columbus is an international fraternal order of Catholic men with an emphasis on family and service. The Cardinal Ritter Council is the local organization that meets at St. Monica Church.
These are men and women of the parish who proclaim the Word of God at Sunday and Weekday Mass.
LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE
The Liturgical Ensemble provides the music at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. It features many and various musical instruments that accompany the inspirational music that is sung by the choir. Anyone
with the talent of playing an instrument or of singing is invited to join this group.
Jodi Toliver 298-9630
This committee coordinates liturgical ministries and oversees the planning and preparation of sacramental celebrations.
Our group offers a competitive SALARY and BENEFITS! Your salary is satisfaction and your benefits are heavenly! These men and women greet people as they enter and leave Church, distribute bulletins, take up the collection, straighten and tidy up Church before and after each Mass and take care of a variety of other tasks at the weekend liturgies. We need NEW members to join our FUN group! To start your SALARY and BENEFITS contact:
drgeorge1556@sbcglobla.net
MUSIC MINISTRY
The music ministry provides music during the Sunday liturgies as well as at various liturgical functions at the parish during the year. The traditional choir sings at the 5 p.m. Mass. Musicians and
singers are always welcome.
wgmsmith@hotmail.com
This group keeps before us, in so many different ways, the sacredness and beauty of all human life from the first moment of conception until the moment when we take our last breath. Be it by signing letters to our congress people asking them to uphold the sanctity of life, or by donating to the Life Line Coalition Collection, or by purchasing a rose on Pro-Life Sunday, the Pro-Life Committee does the all-important job of helping us to respect life.
These women give the Church a weekly light cleaning, wash and iron the linens, clean and polish the sacred vessels, care for the plants, straighten and keep neat the pew racks, and a variety of other chores. They meet every Friday morning at 9 a.m.
The St. Vincent DePaul Society responds to people in crisis with emergency assistance of all kinds. They sponsor the monthly Food Drive for St. Elizabeth, Mother of St. John the Baptist Parish, the Giving Tree and Back to School Supplies.
President Sharon Frederich
The Century Club is one of the parish’s longest standing and most rewarding fundraisers. A $100 membership entitles you to a chance each month to win a $100 prize. On the Saturday before Ash Wednesday members are invited to a catered dinner with open bar. This annual event features a drawing for a $1,000 grand prize and a $500 prize. The Century Club is looking for members who would like to join the fun and enjoy a gala event with friends and neighbors. For additional information contact:
This committee meets regularly to assist in the financial operations of the parish. Each year a financial report on the status of the parish is made available to every member of the parish.
Bill Mueller, Fr. Gerard Welsch,
Carol Cullinane, John Shaughnessy, Jr.,
Ron Jung, Bob Samuelson
LADIES’ GUILD
The Ladies’ Guild meets the 4th Tuesday of the month in the Bosco Room to plan activities of a social and religious nature for the entire parish. Their Quilt Bingo, Christmas Bazaar and Birthright
Shower are just some of the activities which the parish looks forward to and enjoys.
MEN’S CLUB
The Men’s Club meets the 1st Tuesday of the month in the Bosco room at the Parish Center. They have furnished the kitchen in the Parish Center and sponsor the World Famous Fish Fries.
President, Pete Pellegrine 576-4605
Vice-President, Dave George
Secretary, Dennis Buechter
Treasurer,
On Monday morning, various teams of men and women give an exact counting of our offerings collected during Mass.
The Parish Council is a representative body that meets to establish policies and set goals relating to St. John Bosco Parish. Its mission is to actively reach out to all members of the parish family and welcome and encourage involvement so that others will be drawn to Christ.
President-Lou Stamm (636) 487-2155 louisstamm@sbcglobal.net
Barbara Brown, Richard Fitzgerald,
Elaine Holtmeyer, Dennis Carrino,
Mary Beth Carrino
Fr. Gerard Welsch
Paul Craska, Deacon
ST. JOHN BOSCO QUILTERS
The quilters of the parish make these beautiful works of art for the Ladies’ Guild Quilt Social. They meet in the Parish Center on Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
ST. JOHN BOSCO SENIORS
This group is for people 60 years and older and meets the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Bosco Room at 2:00 p.m. to plan activities of a social and religious nature.
Bernie Gallagher
Prayer Shawl Ministries
Vounteers, make the prayer Shawls/Lap Blankets. They are free.
However, if you would like to contribute to this ministry, the money will be used to purchase more material. We are always looking for those who would like to knit or crochet to help out. All shawls are prayed for as they are made and blessed when completed.
Diana Buechter 576-4689
Other Organizations
The members of the Athletic Association plan and oversee the sports of T-ball, softball, baseball, basketball, soccer, and golf for the young people of the parish and the community from grades K through high school. In all of their sports the Christian virtues of fair play and sportsmanship are always primary. In addition to the sports program of over 400 young people, many fund raising activities are held and work details organized.
Secretary Cathy Light
Treasurer Christine Hull
B. Aluminum Cans
C. Good used Clothes
Grocery purchases from Schnucks using your E-Script card benefits St. Vincent de Paul Society. To get an E-script card, visit the Customer Service Counter at Schnucks. Follow instructions and register the card with your charity of choice (i.e. St. John Bosco). Each time you make purchases at Schnucks, hand the cashier the card to swipe. Schnucks donates a percentage of the transaction to your charity. For St. John Bosco, all funds are donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
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