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St. John the Baptist�“ G I L D E H A U S ” C H U R C H �

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Contacts�

Fr. Tim Foy, Pastor�

Email: fathertimfoy@gmail.com�

*Read Fr. Foy’s homilies at frfoy.wordpress.com�

Randall Smith, Deacon�

� Phone 636�257�8222�

� Email: deaconrandallg@gmail.com�

Randy Maune, Deacon�

� Phone 636�583�5344�

� Email: randymaune@gmail.com�

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Sara Maune, Parish Secretary�stjohnsgild@yhti.net�

Rectory Phone: 636�583�2488 Fax: 636� 583�6114�

Parish Website: sjg�parish.org�

PSR Website: sjg�psr.org�

School email: office@sjgschool.org�

School Website: sjg�school.org �

School Office Phone:�(636) 583�2392�

Parish Center Phone:� (636) 583�8414 (kitchen)�

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Mass Schedule�

Weekend: Saturday� 6:00 pm�

� Sunday� 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:30 am�

Weekday: Monday, Wed.� Friday 8:00 a.m.�

Tuesday 7:00 pm

Sat. @ 6pm & Sun. @ 8:30 Masses are live�streamed�

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Holy Days of Obligation�

7:30 pm (vigil), 6:00 am , 8:00 am & 5:30 pm�

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Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday following Mass 8:00 am �

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Adoration�

Every Tuesday beginning at 7:00 am.�

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Perpetual Help Devotions�

Tuesdays at 6:45 pm followed by Mass at 7:00 pm�

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First Saturday Devotions�

Rosary 7:45 am • Mass 8:00 am�

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Confession�

Sat. 5:00�5:45pm, Sunday 6:15�6:45am & 9:50�10:15am

7:00�7:30am Monday thru Thursday, Tuesday 6�6:30pm

or by appointment. �

Baptisms

Parishioners are asked to please call the Rectory to make

arrangements. � �

� � Marriages

Parishioners are asked to make arrangements with the

pastor at least six months in advance.�

Bulletin Deadline�

Please contact the Pastor or Sara Maune, Parish

Secretary, at 636�583�2488 or email

stjohnsgild@yhti.net by Noon on Wednesday. �

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Upcoming Parish Event

Dec. 8 PSR 6:30�7:45pm�

Dec. 8 None�Bible Study 6:30�7:30, Music Rm.

Dec. 8 Immaculate Concep$on, Cider�Fest follows 5:30 Mass

Dec. 12 Jesse Tree items due for delivery

Dec. 25 Merry Christmas!

Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Country Church Tour, 11am�3pm

Jan. 8 Polar Plunge, Union MO

Jan. 29 Ribbon�Cu6ng Mass with Archbishop at 5:30pm�

Parish Meetings �

SUN: 12/5 KC Christmas Party

MON: 12/6�None

TUES: Quil$ng all day by the ladies of the parish. All ladies of

the parish are invited to a<end and enjoy the day with them.

TUES: Ladies Sodality Christmas Party

WED: PSR 6:30�7:45

WED: None�Bible Study 6:30�7:30, Music Rm.

St. John's Ladies Sodality will be hosting

our CHRISTMAS PARTY this year on

Tuesday, December 7th.� Open bar starts

at 5:30 with dinner and games to follow at

7pm.� We will provide chicken and roast

beef for the meal � please bring a covered dish to

share.� We will also be doing a gift exchange. If

you would like to participate, just bring a $5 gift

for this game. Please RSVP to Linda Kulpa by text

or call 314�805�9123.� �

Holiday Bulletin Deadlines

With the upcoming holidays, please submit bulletin articles

by the following deadlines:�

Dec. 12 bulletin due tomorrow Dec. 6 @ noon �

Dec. 19 bulletin due Monday, Dec. 13 @ noon�

Dec. 26 bulletin due Wed. Dec. 15 @ 3pm�

Jan. 2 bulletin due Wed. Dec. 27 @ 9am�

St. Johns is looking for someone to clean our

church on a weekly basis. Duties would in-

clude but not limited to dusting, vacuuming,

as well as mopping the floors. Please talk to

Fr. Foy or call the rectory 636�583�2488.�

Liturgical Ministers �

Weekend of Dec. 11�12, 2021�

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Lectors:�

Sat. 6:00 p.m. Mona Aubuchon�

Sun. 7:00 a.m. Michael Genovese�

Sun. 8:30 a.m. George Kaigh�

Sun.10:30a.m. Tina Brueggemann�

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Eucharistic Ministers: Only One MAY be needed�

Sat. 6:00 p.m. Karen Doorack�

Sun. 7:00 a.m. Mike & Kathy Heitkamp �

Sun. 8:30 a.m. Randy Maune, Jerry Holway�

Choir�Diane VanBooven �

Sun 10:30a.m. Angie Weidemann, Frank Marrocco�

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Ushers: �

Sat. 6:00 p.m. Jon Derner, Don Aubuchon�

Sun. 7:00 a.m. Dave Patke, Wayne Sahm �

Sun. 8:30 a.m. Bernie VanBooven, Bob Riegel�

Sun.10:30a.m. Tom Pfohl, Vernon Brinker�

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Servers:�

Sat. 6:00 p.m. Lane & Emily Derner, Audrey Schmelz�

Sun. 7:00 a.m. Don Wildt, Dave Voss, Joe Tobben �

Sun. 8:30 a.m. Kendyl Straatmann, Trenton Tobben, Emoree

� � Williams�

Sun.10:30a.m. Henry Maune, Riley Zeitzmann �

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A Father Bannes story has been

composed by a St. John's parishion-

er.� The story reflects Father

Bannes' time at St. John's and the

impact he had on all of our lives.� If you are

interested in a copy of the story, please con-

tact Rita Voss at 636�219�8385.���

ChurchFinances,StewardshipofTreasure�

November21,2021�

Envelopes $4,629.00�

Loose $721.00�

Helping Hands $290.00�

On�Line Giving $2,883.00�

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November28,2021�

Envelopes $4,662.00�

Loose $551.00�

Helping Hands $135.00�

On�Line Giving $2,436.00�

**Mass Time Change**�

Due to the voting that took place a few weeks back,

the Saturday evening Mass will be begin at 5:30p.m.

starting on Saturday, January 1, 2022. It will go back

to the 6pm time on March 19 to follow Daylight Sav-

ings time.�

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SICK IN THE PARISH: Willie Kessler , Vernon Brinker, Deb-

bie O’Malley, Bob Hayden Sr., Allen Gephardt, Rich Skiljan. We

ask the Lord to bless all those who are sick or injured in our com-

munity, those who are in a nursing home, and those homebound.�

HOMEBOUND/SHUT�IN: Please keep in mind if you or

someone you know is convalescing or returning from the hospital

and would like Communion at home, please call the rectory. �

PRAYER CHAIN: Don’t forget to get help from our Prayer

Chain. It’s been around for a while now, so it’s easy to take it for

granted and overlook the POWER of united prayer. When you

have a pressing need, please don’t forget to make use of this re-

source of people who care and want to be there in prayer with

you. Call Laverne Schwoeppe at 636�742�5754 or 636�288�

6382. She will get the Prayer Chain members to pray with you.

You do not have to be a member of this Prayer Chain to make a

prayer request.�

Dec. 6�12, 2021�

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Mon. 8:00 a.m. Rev. Robert C. Liss (Rectory)�

Tue. 7:30 p.m. Agnes Spaunhorst ( �

Wed. 6:00 a.m. Robert Hanneken�

8:00 a.m. Rick Howell (Church)�

5:30 p.m. For the People (Church) �

Thur. 8:00 a.m. Willie Mantels (Church)�

Fri. 8:00 a.m. Ray Narup (Rectory)�

Sat. 8:00 a.m. Bernice Spaunhorst (Church)�

Sat. 6:00 p.m. Clarence Patke

Sun. 7:00 a.m. Al & Ethel Patke�

8:30 a.m. Henrietta Ley �

10:30 a.m. For the People �

Western Catholic Union Branch #268 members

and their families are invited to the annual

Christmas party on Sunday,�December 19th in

the parish center.� Doors will open at 4:30 and we will

begin eating around 5 p.m. Families are asked to bring a

large covered dish and the branch will provide the meat.

Santa will also make an appearance!� We look forward to

seeing you there!� If you have questions please contact

our president Tim Straatmann at 636�667�1880.���

Readings for the week of December 5, 2021�

Sunday: Bar 5:1�9/Ps 126:1�2, 2�3, 4�5, 6 [3]/Phil 1:4�6, 8

�11/Lk 3:1�6

Monday: Is 35:1�10/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11�12, 13�14 [cf. Is

35:4f]/Lk 5:17�26

Tuesday: Is 40:1�11/Ps 96:1�2, 3 and 10ac, 11�12, 13 [cf.

Is 40:10ab]/Mt 18:12�14

Wednesday: Gn 3:9�15, 20/Ps 98:1, 2�3ab, 3cd�4 [1]/Eph

1:3�6, 11�12/Lk 1:26�38

Thursday: Is 41:13�20/Ps 145:1 and 9, 10�11, 12�13ab [8]/

Mt 11:11�15

Friday: Is 48:17�19/Ps 1:1�2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Jn 8:12]/Mt

11:16�19

Saturday: Sir 48:1�4, 9�11/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15�16, 18�19

[4]/Mt 17:9a, 10�13�

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The season of giving is upon us. Our church has been coming

together for the last 31 years to provide families a holiday

blessing. The Jesse Tree will be set up after Thanksgiving

Day Mass. The tags will be available to be selected ANY-

TIME church is open. Please select a tag, return the gift to the

same area under the tree wrapped and the tag firmly attached

to the outside of the gift bag or box. All gifts MUST BE RE-

TURNED to the tree by the end of 10:30 Mass Sunday,

December 12, 2021. It is very impor tant to return the gifts

timely to insure their delivery. Call or text Shannon Tobben

for any questions Or, If you would like to help deliver these

gifts to our blessed families 314�603�2388. �

SFB Holiday Breakfast & Bazaar, Sunday, Dec. 5, 7:30�11am in

the SFB cafeteria. Homemade cinnamon rolls, pork sausage,

bone�in Ham, scrambled eggs, fruit, Adults $10, 6�12 $5. Shop

the Baked Goods, Embroidered Items, Quilt Stand & Divine

Mercy Signs. Photo opportunities with special “Guest” 9�11am

Dine In or Carry Out. �

New Parishioner Registration

If you would like to join our parish please call

the rectory at 636�583�2488 or sign up on our

website www.sjg�parish.org. Thank you!!�

"The Washington Brass Band will be holding its 40th annual

Christmas concert Sunday, December 12th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. It

will be held at the Washington City Park Auditorium at 211 High

Street, Washington, Missouri. The group has over a century of

history as a community band. Though it has performed under

various names, it has been the Washington Brass Band for about

50 years. The 30+ volunteer musicians performing in this year's

concert have dedicated many hours pu6ng together a great

performance of songs of the season.� Musical selec$ons include

"Sleigh Ride", "Themes from The Nutcracker Suite", and several

medleys of Christmas songs from around the world.� Admission

is free, but a free will offering will be taken. We hope to see you

there!"�

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BIBLE PLAN�

Dec. 5 Psalms 88�89, Acts 8:25�40� � � � Dec. 9 Psalm 97, Acts 10:1�33�

Dec. 6 Psalm 90, Acts 9:1�19� � � � � Dec. 10 Psalm 98, Acts 10:34�48�

Dec. 7 Psalms 91�93, Acts 9:19�31� � � � Dec. 11 Psalms 99�101, Acts 11:1�18�

Dec. 8 Psalms 94�96 Acts 9:32�43� � � � Dec. 12 Psalm 102, Acts 11:19�30�

Dear Brothers and Sisters, �

� Happy 2nd

Sunday of Advent! I hope you are doing well. Just to remind you we are hosting Archbishop Rozanski on the

evening of January 29th

. He will be celebrating the 5:30 pm Mass that evening and blessing the Church addition. This is a great

reminder to bring up the Saturday evening Mass time change. There was a vote a few weeks ago in favor of altering the Saturday

evening Mass from 6 pm to 5:30 pm. However, it was not an extremely lopsided vote. Many people were in favor of keeping the

Mass at 6 pm. Therefore, we will be moving to 5:30 pm for the winter weeks beginning in January and switching back to 6 pm

when Daylight Savings Time begins again. So, the first 5:30 pm Mass will be Saturday, Jan 1st

and the 6 pm Mass should start

again on March 19th

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� This coming week we have the Feast of the Immaculate Conception! It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Because it is on a

Wednesday, the evening vigil Mass will be at 7:30 pm in the Church. Because the vigil Mass will be in the Church….all of the

regular adoration hours will also be in the Church this coming Tuesday, Dec. 7th

. We will also have Mass at 6 am and 8 am and

5:30 pm on Wednesday. Following the 5:30 pm Mass we will also host another annual cider�fest….along with the second apple�

shoot. �

That’s right. We will be shooting apples � but not William Tell style off anyone’s noggin. We will use tee�ball stands.

Now, you might be dying to shoot an apple, but not really sure why you have that urge or why we should be submitting these fruit

specimens to such treatment. Think of the various statues of our Lady. Often you see her standing on a snake. And in some cas-

es, you will find an apple in the clutches of the snake’s mouth. (Disclaimer: we don’t officially know what kind of fruit the for-

bidden fruit was.) The meaning is that the Virgin Mary never fell into sin. This could seem like a theological problem. If Mary

never sinned, then how is she saved from sin by Jesus? He says that He came to save sinners. The Feast of the Immaculate Con-

ception celebrates the fact that she was saved by the grace of Jesus Christ from original sin during the beginning of her life when

she was conceived. In this way she is able to be the New Eve. If it seems problematic that a person could be given human life

without original sin, well Adam and Eve had this original gift, and now God is beginning a new creation. His new creation is not

a new physical world. In the physical world the original grace of paradise was already lost. Rather, God starts from within�

within Mary’s soul by preserving her miraculously from the Fall. While all of us through baptism are raised up out of original

sin, as if from a pit, we can understand Mary as having been saved from original sin in her very conception. And she kept this

freedom from sin throughout her life. When Gabriel visits her, He calls her kecharitomene, which means “full of grace,” for she

had not lost any of her innocence, and was able to therefore share a perfect and unfallen human nature with Christ. She crushes

the evil of sin. We shoot apples and drink cider. �

� In other news, the annual school Christmas Concert will be December 10th

at 1pm. It will be online only. Please find it

on the school Facebook page and support our students in their performance entitled “Won’t You Guide My Sleigh Tonight.” �

� There are a couple more festivities on the horizon. Fig Fest with the accompanying figgy pudding competition will be

after the Saturday evening Mass on January 1st

to celebrate Mary, Mother of God and the Feast of the Holy Family. The follow-

ing Saturday, January 8th

is the Polar Plunge to commemorate the Baptism of the Lord. The plunge will be held at Union Memo-

rial Park at 10:30 am and the proceeds go to support our Helping Hands outreach program. As they say at least you’re “freezin’

for a reason,” and I guarantee that cup of hot cocoa afterwards will be the best you’ve ever tasted! �

� Christ is coming! May God bless you and be your Strength,�

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Father Foy �

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Sunday December 5th, 3:00 pm KC Covered Dish Chr istmas Par ty in the Par ish hall.� No meeting on the 6th.�

Our council was awarded the Columbian and Founders Award at the November monthly business meeting.� Congratu-

lations�to all that helped in the various events to earn this award.�

For all First Degree members, it's now easier than ever to get your Second and Third degree and can be done from the comfort of

your own home. For the time being, this is being held online at select times and takes approximately 45 minutes.

� � If you are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus, please contact Jon Derner at 314�808�2400.�

Please patronize our Bulletin Advertisers and thank

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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS

As in years past, we are offering the

chance to purchase a poinsettia in

memory of a loved one. They are

$10.00 each. Please include your

name, the name of the person you wish

to remember along with the money and

put in the Sunday collection or mail to

the rectory by Dec. 19.�

SCHOOL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE

SCHOOL WEBSITE. THE WEB ADDRESS IS:�

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SJG�SCHOOL.ORG �

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Or�

SJG�PSR.ORG (for PSR students)�

Christmas Poinsettia Memorial $10.00 each�

In Memory of: �

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Ready to sign up? Just go to www.osvonlinegiving.com/4878.

It’s quick & easy! Or, go thru myParish App and click on

“Giving”, then the blue “Donate” icon to set up an account or

to log in to your existing account.�

Wyatt Morgan, son of Rod & Christina Morgan, is needing

to raise money to complete his Eagle Scout Project. He is

planning to build 4 cabinets in the school workroom which

will allow for additional storage for the teach-

ers. If you are interested in donating to Wyatt’s

Eagle Scout Project please contact Christina

314�603�9002 or drop donation in collection

basket marked “Wyatt’s Eagle Scout Project”.�

Our Parish has a FORMED subscription. �

To set up your free account visit

formed.org/signup and select our parish.�

“It’s like YouTube & Netflix for Catholics!”�

St. John’s School Lunch Menu

Dec. 6�Dec. 10, 2021 �

Monday: Chicken Nuggets, broccoli, peas, oranges, milk�

Tuesday: Turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, peaches, milk�

Wednesday: Eggo Waffle, ham, baked beans, apple salad, milk�

Thursday: Hamburgers, tater tots, carrots, grapes, milk�

Friday: Cook’s Choice�

Adult Bible Study

No Class Dec. 8 due to Holy Day Mass

Where: Music room Time: 6:30�7:30pm

When: Wednesday evenings

Come join the Deacons for an open forum discussing

the Bible plan laid out by Fr. Foy in his weekly bulle+n

ar+cle. If you have any ques�ons, contact the rectory

at 636�583�2488.�

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