The Mass Intentions in this past week’s bulletin were INCORRECT.
The remaining correct intentions are:

Friday April 26
6:30am Tom Chrzanowski
8:00am Audrey Hoerle

Saturday April 27
8:00am Evelyn Barron
4:30pm  the Touchette Family

Sunday April 28
7:30am People of the Parish
9:30am Janet Allison
11:30am Barb Heidbrink

All our parishioners are very dear to us here at SMMA, but this weekend we especially remember and pray for Virginia Heimos who passed away this week. Virginia at 100 years may be our oldest parishioner. I definitely know she is one of our ORIGINAL MEMBERS. I remember she attended a Pancake Breakfast on her 100th birthday and we got to sing Happy Birthday to her that morning. We’re grateful to Virginia’s family for their goodness to our parish over the years, especially donating the land for our ball fields. Rest in Peace dear Virginia!

We’re offering a Communal Anointing of the Sick this Sunday, April 28th, at 2:00pm in church. If you know someone who might need help getting here, that would be a wonderful gift of your time and talent.

This Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) continues this weekend. The ACA touches the lives of so many people. Your ACA pledge cards will be available in the church foyer. Please remember the special benefit of a matching gift from your employer if that is possible. Our goal is to raise our percentage of participation. I especially appeal to those who did not donate last year or those who may be thinking of not participating this year. Even a small contribution ($1 – $5) can do a lot when joined with thousands of others. I thank you for helping me and our parish do our part for the ACA. Go to: aca.arschstl.org for further information.

Our St. Vincent de Paul has provided, with gratitude, this quarterly report.
Balance on hand = $26,019
Donations received = $13,252

Disbursements
Utilities = $5,910
Furniture = $1,273
Medicine = $4,268
Rent = $6,333
Transportation = $1,951
Other = 112
Domestic Twining = $2,800
Total First Qtr. 2024 Disbursements = $20,696

I add my personal THANKS for your generosity to our St. Vincent de Paul Ministry.

There’s some great photos of our SMMA Musical in this bulletin. I add my personal CONGRATS to the cast and crew of “Descendants.” We are greatly blessed to have this theatrical opportunity for the youngsters of our parish.

Our Annual SMMA Parish Picnic is fast approaching. Check out the information in this bulletin Friday evening, May 31st, is for the adults, especially welcoming all our SMMA Alumni. Remember, your first libation is on me!

Saturday is for all ages and concludes with our fabulous fireworks display at 9:30pm. Let’s pray for good weather, and NO CICADAS!

God bless you!