St. Francis Borgia Parish
Ministry Contacts

Fr. Andrew Sigmund

1514

Pastor

Deacon Gilbert Holtmeyer

Part-time Sacramental Ministry

Deacon Leon Noelker

Part-time Sacramental Ministry / RCIA

Carol Bleckman

1510

Office Manager

Michelle Etter

1277

Coordinator of Religious Education

John Vietmeier

1511

Business Manager

Donna Holdmeyer

1515

Parish Secretary

PARISH ACCOMPANIST

Ext.

Lucy Tobben

1207

Accompanist organist/piano

MAINTENANCE STAFF

Ext.

Joe Holtmeier

1600

Maintenance Manager

Mike Kopp

General Maintenance

"Bud" Albers

General Maintenance

Keith Branson

1271

Principal

Debbie Williams

1270

Secretary

Joyce Simons

1214

Health Aide/Office Aide

Kathy Unnerstall

1203

Kindergarten

Michelle Ming

1204

1^st Grade

Patti Scoles

1216

2nd Grade

Sr. Gloria Petralia

1229

2^nd Grade

Judy Parmentier

1220

2^rd Grade

Brenda Johnson

1245

3^rd Grade

Catherine Prescott

1244

Pam Wilson

4^th Grade

7^th Grade

Lori Kimminau

1322

8^th Grade

Matt Hoeckelman

1321

8^th Grade

Peggy King

1209

Art/Classroom Aide

Karen Straatmann

1211

Band

Debbie Maczuk

1202

Computer

Margaret Holtmeier

1278

Librarian P/T

Lucy Tobben

1207

Vocal Music

Linda Stock

1285

Physical Education

Rose Hanneken

1279

P/T Library Science

Barb Piontek

1301

Teacher

Marylou Kampschroeder

1302

Extended Care

Joann Engelhard

1280

Manager

Colleen O'Donnell

1281

Food & service

Laura Kopp

1281

Food & service

Debbie Haddox

1281

Service

Parish House (Rectory)
311 W. Second St.
636-239-6701

Use front door intercom to contact priests.

636-239-6701

Handicap access ramp located off Main Street parking lot.

Contact parish office to schedule meeting rooms

Church
310 W. Main Street
636-239-6701

Handicap access ramp off of Second Street entrance way
Parking: Two lots off Main Street, across from church and next to convent; adjacent streets, and behind Parish Center.
Cry room – located at front of church

Office – 2nd door on Cedar from Third St.
Cafeteria – 1st door on Cedar from Second St.
Handicap access - off back parking lot & Second St.
Gym - 2nd door on Cedar from Second St.
Before school care – Principals office
After school care – 2nd Street cafeteria door

Jesuit Hall
100 Cedar Street
 

Location: Corner of Main & Cedar (next to church)

Function: Choir, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, RCIA, Baptism class, parish receptions, meetings

Middle School and Pre-School
314 W. Second St.
636-239-6701

George Wingbermuehle, Administrator
Brad Heger, Principal

CONCERT PRAYER SERIES

Concerts with the SFB Choir; Children's Choir; Combined Christian Choirs of Washington; and Guest Concerts. See bulletin for dates and times.

Contemplative Prayer Group

Terry Lanwermeyer

2^nd & 4^th Monday 7:00 - 8:30 PM

The Contemplative Prayer Group is a Christian community of people committed to the Christian Contemplative Path in the active world. The ripe fruit of contemplative prayer is to bring back into the humdrum routines of daily life not just the thought of God, but the spontaneous awareness of His abiding presence in everything. Transformation is initiated and sustained through the practice of opening ourselves to the presence and action of Christ in the stillness of our being.

Other activities such as days of prayer, contemplative retreats and spiritual formation are offered through our parent organization, Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis.

Grateful Hearts Prayer Group

Andy & Mary Orf and Chuck & Gloria Aranda

Monday at 7:30 PM in Annex building

We begin at 7:30pm and the first time space, approximately 45 minutes, we give entirely to the Lord in song, spontaneous prayer, scripture, praise and thanksgiving. Next, we may have a teaching or a scripture given with a time for reflection and sharing after which there will be time for petitions and needs to be brought to the attention of the community. Individuals or the prayer group will make home visits, if requested. The meeting is brought to a close about 9:00pm to allow those that need to leave the freedom to do so.

Prayer Tree

Phone captains - Joan Aholt,  Joan Westermeyer, Ellen Lause & Rene  Kleinheider, Elinor Dobsch and Frances Saucier

The Prayer Tree is a special tree whose branches and limbs are faithful, prayer ministers. The Prayer Tree ministers join to express their love of neighbors by uniting in a bond of faith, hope and charity in intercessory prayer. These ministers set aside some time every day to pray for the intentions and needs that are given to them over the phone.  They carry this ministry of prayer in the NAME of Jesus.

Secular Franciscans

Jane Filla, President ; Shirley Wiedemann, Vice-President; Dorothy Richardson, Secretary; Joyce Mentz, Treasurer

1^st Monday at 6:30 PM in Church

3^rd Sunday Communion Sunday at 7:00 AM mass

The Secular Franciscans are lay men and women who follow in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. They gather for prayer, work for justice and peace, and help meet the needs of the poor.

CHILDREN/YOUTH
"It takes a whole village to educate a child."  Passing on the faith to our children and forming them in the faith requires a joint effort on the part of parents and the parish community.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Kindergarten through 5^th grade
Joann Spreckelmeyer - Coordinator
Children leave during the 10:00 am Sunday Liturgy of the Word for reflection on the Sunday gospel and return for Liturgy of the Eucharist.

PARISH GRADE SCHOOL
Kindergarten through 8^th grade
Keith Branson, Principal
The MISSION of St. Francis Borgia Grade School is to communicate God’s love, develop strong faith, inspire all to learn, and prepare students to live well in the 21^st century. Being a Catholic  school, religion permeates the entire curriculum. Our Catholic faith is a way of life, not just a subject that we teach. Students attend Mass and para-liturgies regularly. They help plan these liturgies and serve actively during them. Sacramental preparation takes place in grade two for Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist, and in grade eight for Confirmation.
In addition to Religion, the curriculum includes:  Language Arts (reading, writing, listening, speaking and conversational Spanish), Math, Art, Science, Social Studies, Music: Vocal & Instrumental, Physical Education, Library skills and Computer Keyboarding.

PRESCHOOL
Children, ages three and four by August 1^st for current school year
Barb Piontek, Teacher
Classes are ½ day for two, three or five days a week. The sessions include: social growth, physical growth, language arts (reading, writing, listening and speaking), math science and social studies, music, religion, art and lots of sharing, fun and learning to get along.  Class size is limited to 15. Extended care is available only on days the child attends preschool. Registration is required.

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR)
Michelle Etter, CRE
Parish School of Religion Classes for grades one through eight are held in the grade school on Wednesday evenings during the school year from 6:45 to 8:00 PM.  These classes are for students who do not attend a Catholic grade school. Registration is required.

Vacation Bible Study (VBS)
Kindergarten through fourth grade
Debbie Toedebusch, Coordinator

Youth Ministry
                     , Coordinator of Youth Ministry

ADULTS

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
Deacon Leon Noelker
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), also referred to as the Catechumenate, is the process through which people become members of the Catholic Church. This process culminates in the celebration of initiation sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist at Easter time or at some other appropriate time.

ANNULMENT INFORMATION AND SUPPORT GROUP
Catholics who are divorced and those wishing to marry a divorced person, either Catholic or non-Catholic, should inquire about the annulment process. An annulment is the declaration by the church that a marriage is not binding. Call the rectory for more information or to set up an appointment with a staff member to help you through the process.

ADULT EDUCATION
Deacon Leon Noelker & Michelle Etter
A number of opportunities are offered to provide education in issues of general interest. Bible studies are held on a periodic basis.

SPECIAL PARISH SERVICE PROGRAMS

ENCORE SHOP
224 W. Main Street
636-390-0026
Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 5 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Janet Boland, Margaret Holtmeier, Coordinators
Encore is a resale shop of good quality clothing, shoes and accessories that benefits the ministries of the parish. It is staffed strictly by volunteers. Volunteers are needed not only to staff the shop, but also for sorting, marking, displaying, washing, ironing and mending donated items.

PARISH NURSE PROGRAM – Health Care Ministry
Melba J. Peters, LPN Parish Nurse for St. Francis Borgia
Sponsored by: St. John’s Mercy Hospital
The parish nurse focuses on your overall health, including spiritual, emotional and physical issues.
636-239-8778 – Please leave message with your name, phone number and a short description of your need. Messages will be checked on a daily basis. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.  All calls will be confidential.

A professional nurse, who, as a member of the ministerial team of the congregation provides holistic nursing services to the members of the parish, leads the Parish Nurse Program.  Some of these services include:

• Blood pressure screening - First Tuesday of month after 7:00am Mass
• Home visits, Care sitters and driver
• Soup Night - Wednesdays in Lent, A Poor Man's Meal, Almsgiving & Fellowship
• STARS (Special Times Allow Resident Sharing) - 7th & 8th grade students visit residents at Cedarcrest
• Spring & Fall Clean Up Day
• Meal preparation for those with a sick family member
• and more.

Information, awareness and resources continue to be a focal part of the program. Ideas and suggestions from parishioners are always welcome...Volunteers are needed and welcome in many areas. This is a great way to get involved in the parish using whatever skills and time you have available.

Health and Wellness Committee
One Wednesday a month 3:00 PM
The Health and Wellness Committee serves as a support system to the health care ministry. Members from St. Francis Borgia and Our Lady of Lourdes Parishes promote wellness in the church community by ministering to the body, mind and spirit of each individual recognizing that when people are well, they are able to live out God's calling for their lives to a fuller extent.

PARISH LEADERSHIP

• Assessing the current vision of the parish and its ministries
• Establishing a vision for the future of the parish
• Each council member is a liaison to a commission

The Council empowers the following commissions with the responsibility of carrying out the mission of the Parish in general.

PARISH BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Parish School Board is to advise the pastor and principal in making policy for the parish educational programs. The educational programs include the elementary school, the parish school of religion (PSR) and other child-centered faith development activities.
The following are the functions of the board:

• establish the philosophy and goals for education programs
• interpret and apply the policies of the Archdiocesan Board of Education
• formulate and evaluate the implementation of policies
• approve the budget to be recommended to the Finance Commission
• develop long-range planning and community relations

BUILDING & MAINTENANCE COMMISSION

Meet Monday before Pastoral Council meeting at 7:00 PM at Notre Dame Hall

The Building and Maintenance Commission shall prepare and maintain a property maintenance schedule for immediate, six-month, one-year and three-year implementation, along with cost estimates for such maintenance.

Joe Holtmeier

Staff Coordinator

Mike Kopp

Staff

Jim Yenzer

CEMETERY COMMISSION

Meet 2nd Wednesday (Jan, March, May, July, Sept, Nov)

The Cemetery Commission is composed of twelve regular members and three Ex Officio members (Pastor, cemetery staff and Pastoral Council Representative). They discuss the policies and procedures of the cemetery. They recently revised and updated the Cemetery rules and continue to monitor and make decisions regarding the general operation of the Cemetery.

EVANGELIZATION COMMISSION

The Evangelization Commission is primarily responsible for promoting faith formation and developing specialized ministries within the parish as the need arises.

Leon Noelker

Staff Coordinator

Bill Gegg

Jeanne Gegg

Rich Meyer

Gloria Aranda

FINANCE COMMISSION

Meet the 3rd Thursday at 7:00 PM at the Rectory

The Finance Commission is the primary budgeting organization of the parish, and should have primary responsibility for financial matters in the parish, subject to approval by the Pastoral Council and Pastor.

John Freitag

Dave Holdmeier

LITURGY COMMISSION

The Liturgy Commission is recharged with overseeing and facilitating the worship life of the Parish Community. Membership includes Presiders, Preachers; Liturgist/Music Director, who serves as the chair; Sacristan; Coordinators of Worship Ministries: Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Usher/Greeters, Environment, Adult Servers, and Child Servers. The following are also included on an "as needed" basis: Parish Accompanist, Children's Music Director, Director of Religious Education, Director of the RCIA, Children's Liturgy of the Word.

Fr. Andrew Sigmund

Pastor

Gilbert Holtmeyer

Leon Noelker

Chuck & Gloria Aranda

Lucy Tobben

Michelle Etter

Linda Wilson (or delegate)

Goria Aranda

Nancy Struckhoff

Gloria Aranda

Joann Spreckelmeyer

Children's Liturgy of the Word

SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMISSION

The Social Concerns Commission promotes an awareness of human needs issues and is responsible for coordinating the various committees, which serve the needs of individuals within and beyond our parish boundaries.

Carolyn Kluesner

Christmas Outreach

Judy Ferguson

Pro-Life

Janet Boland

Encore

Patty Russell

Legislative Issues & Pastoral Council Representative

Joyce Mentz

Food Pantry

Melba Peters

Parish Nurse

STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION

The mission of the Stewardship committee is to create a greater understanding of the "Living Stewardship" program. They seek to bond the parish family together by instilling a sense of ownership of the Parish Vision through giving of their time, talent and treasure.

Cindi Philipp

Gene Anderson

Linda Wilson

Tom Dill

COMMITTEES/ORGANIZATIONS

Athletic Association

Meet 3rd Wednesday (Aug-May) at 7:00 PM
The Athletic Association is responsible for operation of the interscholastic sports program in the Parish Grade School. In addition, they provide equipment for the physical education program.

Dan Mantle

School Volunteer Coaches

Volleyball

Kelly Elbert

8^th grade girls

Kevin Carr

8^th grade girls

Melissa Elbert

8^th grade girls

Kelley Hellmann

8^th grade boys

Elizabeth Hellebusch

7^th grade girls   

Angie Addison

7^th grade girls

Nicke Berger

7^th grade girls

Basketball

John Walsh

7^th & 8^th Grade girls

Brett Haddox

7^th & 8^th Grade girls

Curt Johnson

7^th Grade boys

Darrell Brinkmann

8^th Grade boys

Cheerleader

Julie Schelich

Coordinator

Band Boosters

Meet 1st Thursday in September, November, February & April

The Band Boosters maintain interest and enthusiasm in the band and also moral and financial support of the music department.

Angie Siebert

Connie Stelzer

Linda Hohman

Charity Club

The Charity Club is a group of Ladies from St. Francis Borgia and Our Lady of Lourdes who meet one afternoon a month to socialize and play cards.  Their mission is to financially help the area poor and needy locally and our local missionaries.

Agatha Buenemann
Hilda Struckhoff

President 
Vice-President

Home & School Association

The Home & School mission is to help foster the school spirit.  They were organized to help parents and teacher acquire a profound appreciation of the ideals of Catholic education and to promote clearer understanding of the mutual education responsibilities of parents and teachers. The main objective is to foster communication among the members of our parish families and the school. They also organize fundraisers to assist the school in purchasing items that would not normally be found in the operating budget. In addition, they sponsor Catholic Schools Week, Family Nights, Field Day, Bingos and Fish Fries to name a few.

Ladies Sodality

Quilting - Tuesday at 7:45 AM in Middle School
Full day (Sept-May), ½ day (Jun-Aug)

Crafters – Tuesday at 9:00 AM in the Rectory

The Ladies Sodality is a long time support group of women who desire to share their God given talents to the betterment of our Parish Family.  While fund raining is a basic part of our organization, creation of new friendships as well as sharing, support and understanding are the basis of our group.

Marge Marquart

Teresa Neider

Ruth Ann Gleeson

Mary Ann Newbanks

Ruth Straatmann

Quilting Committee

Grace Dierking

Crafters Committee     

Lorraine Voss

Crafters Committee

Genny Marquart

Borgia Bakers

Bake Stand Committee

Social Chairperson

Leola Lohman / Dottie Boehmer

Luncheon Chairperson

Liturgical Ministries

Lay Ministers of the Liturgy include Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Usher/Greeter, Servers (both adults and children), Music Minister and Environment. These ministries are coordinated by a person within the ministry and are assigned by the Mass.  Those interested in serving in one of these ministries may call Paige Byrne Shortal at the parish office or the coordinator of a particular ministry.

Coordinators:

Lectors (Reader)
Serve on Sunday a month.

Linda Wilson

Music Ministry
Choir sings at 8:30 & 10:00 AM Mass on Sundays, major feast days, and several concerts a year. They practice on Wednesday evenings. Cantors are assigned at other Sunday Masses accompanied by piano or organ. Cantors not in the choir must audition. Resurrection Choir sings all funerals. New members welcome.

Adult/Child Server
Adult servers will be assigned for funerals, 7:00 AM Daily Mass and, along with high school students, at the 10:00 AM Mass. Child servers will be assigned to Sunday Liturgies at 4:30 PM on Saturdays and 8:30 AM and 12:00 Noon on Sundays.

Vern Tobben & Gloria Aranda

Ushers/Greeters
Serve all Sundays every other month.

Church Decorating - Environment
Environment committee decorates the church for major feasts and seasons.

Nancy Struckhoff

Men’s Club

The Men’s Club is looking for members to be a part of this spiritually dynamic organization.

Greg Skornia

Coordinator

Pro-Life Committee

The Pro-Life committee purpose is to offer programs and experiences within the parish structure to raise the awareness of Pro-Life issues and needs, and to recruit volunteers to help meet those needs. The committee strives to promote spiritual, educational, pastoral and public policy programs.

Judy Ferguson

Coordinator

Welcome Committee

The Welcoming committee calls and/or visits new members of the parish.  They are welcomed to the parish and presented with a packet of information of our parish family and the community.

Ellen Lause

Coordinator

Scouting Program

The purpose of any scouting program is to help the boys and girls do their best in all they undertake. To show them, through community projects, how to serve God by helping on another, and how to get along with others their own age by working and playing in group situations.

Kevin Knight

Scout Master

Cub Master

Mindy Rettke

Girl Scouts

School Volunteers

Volunteers have an important role in our school community. School parents are solicited through the school. If you are do not have children in the grade school and would willing to donate some time, please call the school office.  Some areas of need are: teacher aide, sick bay or office assistance, lunchroom or playground duty, aides in art, computer or library, typists or something we have forgotten about.

Administrative Volunteers - Parish Office

Collection Counter
Collection counters open and mark Sunday offering envelopes and then count weekly contributions

Monday after 7:00 AM mass.

Mailing Helper
Help to put together parish mailings.

As needed

Bldg/Ground Maintenance

As needed

Carpenter/Painter

As needed

Gary Terschluse

PARISH ACTIVITIES

Festivals

Festival Committee Members– A group to insure that the festivals continue and grow for the benefit of the parish community. The committee will provide leadership and foster Christian Stewardship within our parish community, which will draw on all parish members to make the very best use of our Time, Talent, and Treasures. Committee members are responsible for the planning, direction, overall coordination of the festivals. Each member will have specific events to be responsible for. They will solicit sub-committee chairpersons to carry out the work required for the event, activity or function. Areas include:

• Games
• Concessions
• Entertainment
• Advertising
• Grounds
• Raffle
• Soda stands

Fryers – Fall Festival and Pork Sausage Dinner and Parish Dinners

Kitchen Help– Fall Festival, Pork Sausage Dinner, Parish Dinners, Breakfast, etc.

Dining Room Help– Fall Festival, Pork Sausage Dinner, Parish Dinners, Breakfast, etc.

Fall Craft Fair

 3^rd Weekend in October
Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. and Sunday 10:00 AM. to 4:00 PM in Grade School Gym

Mary Alice Alfermann

Co-Chair

Jean Kluesner

Co-Chair

Carol Parmentier

Co-Chair

Pork Sausage Dinner

3^rd Sunday of October
Sunday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Grade School Cafeteria

Pete & Katie Schonaerts

2007 Kitchen Chairs

2007 Kitchen Co-chairs

2007 Dining Room Co-chairs

Spring Fest Car Show

3^rd Sunday in May

2008 Chair

2008 Co-Chair

Glen & Donna Boland

2008 Concessions Chair

2008 Concessions

Rummage Sale

Held in August the week after the Washington T & C Fair

Catherine Frankenberg

Chair

Mary Alice Alfermann

Co-Chair

Fall Festival

Held on the Sunday after Labor Day

Sue & Roger Holdmeier

2007 Festival Chairs

Kim & Dave Politte

2007 Kitchen Chairs

Darrell Brinkmann

3 on 3 Basketball

Bingo – KC Hall

2^nd Sundays of January, April, July and October

Other - Please list

If you have a special talent that you think can benefit our Parish family, please list and we will get in contact with you.                        

Other Activities of Interest

Parish Chicken & Fish Dinner

5^th Friday of month

Christmas Breakfast & Bazaar

First Sunday in December

Easter Bake Sale

Holy Saturday

Grade School Book Fair

November

Scouting for Food

November

Christmas Outreach

Advent