HELP SAVE LIVES IN GRANITE CITY!

www.40DaysGC.com

You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization to pray and fast for an end to abortion!

Through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach, 40 Days for Life has inspired 1,000,000+ volunteers!

With God’s help, here are the proven results in 26 coordinated campaigns:

• 18,855 babies saved from abortion • 221 abortion workers converted • 112 abortion centers closed

Here’s how to take part in 40 Days for Life in our community:

• Vigil location: Outside Hope Clinic for Women, 1602 21st St., Granite City, IL

• Vigil hours: 7 am to 7 pm daily • Local contact: info@40DaysGC.com or

636-206-6220 • Learn more … get involved … and sign up

for prayer times by visiting our campaign at the web address shown below!

HELP SAVE LIVES IN GRANITE CITY!

www.40DaysGC.com

You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization to pray and fast for an end to abortion!

Through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach, 40 Days for Life has inspired 1,000,000+ volunteers!

With God’s help, here are the proven results in 26 coordinated campaigns:

• 18,855 babies saved from abortion • 221 abortion workers converted • 112 abortion centers closed

Here’s how to take part in 40 Days for Life in our community:

• Vigil location: Outside Hope Clinic for Women, 1602 21st St., Granite City, IL

• Vigil hours: 7 am to 7 pm daily • Local contact: info@40DaysGC.com or

636-206-6220 • Learn more … get involved … and sign up

for prayer times by visiting our campaign at the web address shown below!

www.40DaysGC.com

HOPE CLINIC FOR WOMEN 1602 21st Street, Granite City, IL

signup link for St. Mary's day:https://bit.ly/stmarys40daysfall21

ST. MARY’S day: Sunday, October 24

7am-7pm

Alton Knights of Columbus day: Wednesday, October 13

7am-7pm

46 Babies Saved

since Fall

2019

3 Babies Saved so far in Fall 2021

519 East Fourth ƒ Alton, Illinois OBLATES OF THE VIRGIN MARY

www.stmarysalton.com

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCHSaint Mary’s Catholic Church

PARISH COMMUNITYParochial Administrator

FR. PAUL NGUYEN, OMVFR. BENJAMIN UNACHUKWU, OMV

FR. PAUL KALLAL, OMVFR. DAVID BEAUREGARD, OMV DEACON JIM SCHWARTZKOPF

BR. JORGE SANCHEZ, OMVPARISH OFFICE

618-465-4284Fax: 618-463-4637

VOICEMAIL & DROPBOXSCHOOL OFFICE

618-465-8523Middle School 618-465-9719

www.smsalton.com

MASS SCHEDULEWeekdays & Saturdays:

6:30 am & 8:00 am

Saturdays: 5:15 pm (for Sunday Obligation)

Sundays: 6:30 am, 8:00 am*, 9:30 am, 11:00 am & 6:00 pm

*8:00 am on Facebook Live Daily

Rosary: 5:30 pm Mon.-Fri. on Facebook Live

Day before Holy Day: 5:15 pm Holy Days: 6:30 am, 8:00 am

12:00 noon and 5:15 pm (if announced)

First Fridays: 5:15 pm

CONFESSIONSFirst Friday of the Month: 4:00-5:00 pm

Saturday: 4:00-5:00 pm & 7:00-8:00 pmAND BY APPOINTMENT

ANOINTING OF THE SICKPlease call the office if you or

a loved one needs to be anointed.618-465-4284, and press 1

BAPTISMSPlease call the office to arrange

a baptism at this time.

MARRIAGESTo be arranged at least six months

before marriage. Call the Parish Office.

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When there is human tragedy or natural disaster we often find ourselves raising this particular question: Why would an all loving and powerful God permit so much evil and suffering in the world? Some events that come to mind are 9/11, the tsunami in Indonesia that killed over 200,000 people, and other events.There are three principles. First, God does not cause these things, he permits them to happen. We need to recognize that God did not create evil. We experience evil wherever there is an absence of good, which comes from God. Second, they are a wake-up call to remind us that we live in a fallen world. All suffering or natural disasters can be traced back to Original Sin. So we have to turn to God. Third, we have to keep in mind that God makes good come out of evil. For example, people send in contributions where there is immense flooding of any sort. First responders at the World Trade Center were heroic. So God by his inspiration makes good come out of evil. So these are the principles we have to keep in mind in thinking why God allows evil to happen. He doesn’t cause it but He permits it to happen and then He brings good out of evil.

“With infinite power God could always create something better. But with infinite wisdom and goodness God freely willed to create a world “in a state of journeying” towards its ultimate perfection.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 310)

We don’t live in a perfect world. However, one day all things will be restored in Christ and all evil will be overcome.

– Fr. David Beauregard, OMV

St. Mary’sCatholic Church

ALTON, ILLINOIS

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

OCTOBER 3, 2021

MASS INTENTIONSMonday, October 4 6:30 am Robert & Clare

Fosdick† 8:00 am Roger Kamp†

Tuesday, October 5 6:30 am Barb Crammond† 8:00 am Blenna Godar†

Wednesday, October 6 6:30 am Cindy Gober† 8:00 am Judy Barnum†

Thursday, October 7 6:30 am Dave Logan† 8:00 am Tim Molloy, Sr.

Friday, October 8 6:30 am Mary “Mayme”

Hellrung† 8:00 am Albert & Marjorie

Walter†

Saturday, October 9 6:30 am Marti Keller† 8:00 am Int of the Paulin Family 5:15 pm Robert Leeson†

Sunday, October 10 6:30 am The People of

St. Mary’s 8:00 am Clem & Tom Noll†

9:30 am No Mass 11:00 am Kitty Holt† 6:00 pm No Mass

Learning and Living Our Catholic Faith

OUR 2ND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND WILL BE

FOR THE SUPPORT OF ST. MARY’S SCHOOL

ROSARY IN THE GROTTO ~ Sundays of October ~

Please join us each Sunday during the month of October in asking Mary’s blessings upon our families, Parish and community! Our October outdoor rosary will be held in the grotto following the 6:00 p.m. Mass.

LIFE CHAIN – THIS SUNDAY!!We invite you to join the National Life Chain THIS Sunday, October 3, 2021. St. Mary's will stand together to form our link in this peaceful and prayerful witness that abortion kills children. The event is from 2:30-3:30 p.m. This is a national event and links will be formed at this same time across America. We will stand along Broadway down from Henry Street stretching west from the Clark Bridge. Signs will be available in the lot at 3rd and Henry Streets. Please stand for LIFE. For information, call Mary Ann Morris at (618) 407-8312.

MASS TIMES UPDATEPlease note that our Mass times will be different NEXT Sunday, October 10 due to the Oktoberfest celebration. We will not have a 9:30am or a 6:00pm Mass. The 11:00am Mass will be our annual “Mass In The Grass” at Garfield Park. Don’t forget your lawn chairs!!

**If inclement weather, the 11:00am Mass will be moved to the Church

40 DAYS FOR LIFE AT THE GRANITE CITY ABORTION FACILITY - PEACEFUL PRAYER TO END ABORTION

SAVE THE DATE!! St. Mary's has adopted Sunday, October 24 as our day to pray for an end to abortion, specifically at the "Hope Clinic for Women" in Granite City. This is not a sidewalk counseling ministry, and it is not a protest. It is a visible ministry of on-site prayer and penance, as well as prayer and penance on our own, throughout the 40 days. The Fall “40 Days for Life” campaign began Sept. 22 and ends Oct. 31. To learn more about the 40 Days for Life movement, please visit: www.40daysgc.com. Look for signup information in the coming weeks!

Please remember our brothers and sisters, who are in need of prayer.

The Carey Keay Family, The Almeter Family, The Ringering Family, Tom Grossheim & Family, Mark Crammond & Family, Lucy Rose Lucas, Naomi Fader, Barb Cronn, Everett O’Connor, Jack Droste, Greg Weirich, Cathy Weirich, Sean Michael Donahue, Veronica Murray, Keith Houghton, Debra Houghton, Baby Olivia, Mary Jenniches, Phyllis Milford-Rill, Larry Greenwell, Emilee Tate, Pat Gorman, Liam Maher, G. Terry Westfall, Ellen Saville, Margarita Pulido, Bob Rill, Chris Henkhaus, Mike Mihalich, Kathleen Engdale, Martha Kraehmer, Michael Jennings, Jr., Francis Gonzales, Henry Leady, Matthew Paulda, Mary Wuellner, Stephen Turvey, Rollan “Jerry” Jouett, Samuel Madrey, John Wittman, Mary Ann Raymond, Trisha Middleton, Denny Meehan, Sarah Huber, Bill Cox, Joan Cox, Florence Sabaj, Bonnie Haegele, Carolyn Holt, Gene Manley, Tim Holt, Andrew Brenner, Eric Holt, Joe Certa, Sr., Jenny Breden, Barbara Hill, Jim Budde, Carolyn McDey, Christie Lane, Ron Eaton, Donna Scheffel-Null, Vera Gray, Dolores Hill, Sharon McCoy, Ted Holt, Amy Terhaar, Cindy Klunk, Catharine Williams, Jerome Carrigan, Jeannette Krug, Pam Boutin, Toni, Donna Lavite, Barbara Hayes, Toni Eichorn, Louis Ferraro, Nathan Robbins, Nicole Purcell, Our Friend Kathy, Robert Carter, Ayden Latham, Jack Hartmann, Jerome Baumann, Molly E., Jeff L., Mary Gillett, Dana Fallon, Mistina Holt, Douglas Richardson, Lexie Smith, Denny Hansen, baby Kendall Madrey, Rhonda Clark, Richard Davis, Larry Moylan, Gerald Yungling, Jan Nolan, Sharon McRoy, Jessica Boyd, Sara Ursprung, Mandy Buck O'Connor, Joe Mercurio, Grace Fischer, Josephine Fredrickson, Del Ehrman, Steven G., Gary Harder, Angie Wiegand, Sal Manescalco, Mark Riley, DeAnna Gleason, Mary Featherstone, Kelsey Thaxton, Mark Dehner, Judy Eckart, Stephen Adams, Susan Bowen, Kimmie Poisson, Rosemary Ruedin, Edie Ventimiglia, Michael Vitali, Anna Hartmann, John & Christine Mazzocchio, Tanner Critchfield, Chrissy Flanigan, Charlene Carpenter, Allison Brakeville, Jeremy Madison, Michael McNamee, Sr., Bill Greenwell, Beckett Krieg, Susan Stephan, Tyler HambyHoly Mary, help those in need, give strength to the weak, comfort the sorrowful, pray for God’s people, assist the clergy, and intercede for religious. May all who seek your help experience your unfailing protection. Amen.

If you have submitted a name for prayers in the bulletin they will remain for one month. If you would like to ask the parish to continue praying, please let the parish office know by calling (618) 465-4284. Thank you for your prayers!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCESJordan Cook, Kris Drake, Kyle Gray, Brian Gehm, Alaina Gehm, Johnny Braun, Grant Wanamaker, Trenton Brown, Michael Lucas, Drew Hargus, Steven Layne Blair, Jr., Joseph Brakeville, Keith Johnson, Joseph Buehlman, Teresa Buehlman, Austin Knebel, Megan Schuette, Daniel Chartrand, Morgun Yogore, William Kerr, Alex Geisen, Matthew Gonzales, Jacob Allen, Matt Jouett, Tamara Cardenas, Emily Keith, Lisa Haegele, Kyle Ontis, Kaleb Denney, Caleb Rench, Danny Geringer, Zach Meyer, Samantha Gorman, Lane Oliver, Alexander Jaworski, Lance Perkey, Jonathan McCullough, Samantha Hoehn, Grace Gerhart, Trent Ward, Michael Cooke, Ed Maag, Luke Plunkett, Abby Linscott, Eddie Frieling, Avery Geisen

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Focus: God has joined us to one another and to himself.When we bring our questions, doubts, and concerns to God, even when we try to challenge him with the letter of the law, he responds in love, by revealing his plan of salvation. This plan is lived out in the sacrament of marriage, and in joining ourselves in faith and love to God no matter our state in life.In the first reading, God creates a suitable partner for the man – a woman. The man calls her bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh. In the Letter to the Hebrews, the author writes of the one who, “for a little while” was made “lower than the angels,” that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. In the Gospel, the Pharisees ask Jesus about the law regarding divorce. Jesus answers, what God has joined together, no human being must separate.

PART ONE - THE PROFESSION OF FAITHSECTION TWO – THE CREEDS

I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHERTHE FATHER243. The Father and the son revealed by the spiritBefore his Passover, Jesus announced the sending of "another Paraclete" (Advocate), the Holy Spirit. At work since creation, having previously "spoken through the prophets", the Spirit will now be with and in the disciples, to teach them and guide them "into all the truth".68 The Holy Spirit is thus revealed as another divine person with Jesus and the Father.

Your prayers are requested for the souls ofMichael BeiserCaren StephanShelly Connor

“May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.”

BAPTISMAL PREPChange in date due to Oktoberfest… The next Baptismal preparation class will be held Sunday, October 17. This class meets immediately following the 11:00 am Mass in the MaryAnn Room (in the basement of the Church). Please call the Parish Office at (618) 465-4284 to register for this class.

Venerable Bruno Lanteri

“Read with attention and without hurry, pausing on those truths which speak more to our present needs.”– Venerable Pio Bruno Lanteri, OMV

Learn more and request prayers online: www.omvusa.org/bruno-lanteri/

DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN ENTRIES:On or before Tuesday at 3:30pm.

Please submit any bulletin requests (pending approval) to: trish@stmarysalton.com FAITHFUL FAMILY PROJECT

Couples’ Book StudyPlease join Tom & Eva Haine as they host a monthly couples’ book study beginning October 22 from 7:30pm-9:00pm. In reading of Compass Parent Leadership by James Stenson, we will hear of the authors thirty years’ experience with parents who have lived as great leaders in family life and have succeeded with their sacred mission: to raise their children right… forming character, countering the consumer culture, understanding discipline and dealing with the influence of mass media. There is no cost to join, but every couple is responsible for the book purchase.Class dates: Oct. 22, Nov. 19, 2021

Jan. 14, Mar. 11, Apr. 8, May 6, 2022Advent Mothers’ CoffeePlanning for a peaceful, joyful Season! Save the date… November 13, 2021

If you are interested in joining either event or have any questions, please contact Eva Haine at evamhaine@gmail.com

BANNS OF MARRIAGECongratulations to

Chris Dameron & Danielle RobertsKeegan Woulfe & Kacey Taul

Who will be married during the month of OctoberWe offer our best wishes and prayers that the peace of Christ may live always in their hearts and in their home!

USHERS NEEDEDWe are in GREAT need for Ushers for our weekend Masses. If you are 16 years of age or older and have been wanting to join a ministry, please consider joining our Usher team. We are also in need of a Lead Usher. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office (618) 465-4284.

CANTORS NEEDEDCalling all singers! If you feel called to serve the church as a cantor for weekend Masses, please contact our Director of Sacred Music at theresa@stmarysalton.com. There will be a workshop for cantors in the coming weeks that will provide training and insight into this wonderful ministry.

TRAVELING MARY IS BACK!!What is it??The traveling Mary, Our Lady of Grace statue is a tool to encourage families to come together to pray for vocations and to encourage young people to be open to the priesthood or religious life.The aim of the traveling Mary statue is to help the parish families become more aware of the need for vocations and of the possibility that God may be calling a member of their family to serve the Church in this way. Vocations become a normal conversation topic in the household, and individuals are able to learn more about the beauty of vocations.How it WorksFamilies sign up to host Mary, Our Lady of Grace statue for one week (Sunday – Friday), gathering around the statue daily and using the Lanterian Prayer booklet to pray for vocations along with any other prayers of their choosing. The family will be invited forward to pick up the statue after the announcements, just before the final blessing. They will then return the statue to the parish office on the following Friday so it can be passed along to another family within the Sunday masses. If the parish office is closed, please drop the statue off at the rectory. Families who hosted the statue do not have to be present at the mass where the statue is passed on to another family. Please call the parish office at (618) 465-4284 to schedule a time for your family to spend with Mary.

St. Mary’s

Adoration ChapelAdorers Needed: Tuesdays: 9:00pmAdditional Adorers Needed: Mondays: 6:00pm, 7:00pm Tuesdays: 4:00pm Thursdays: 3:00pm Fridays: 5:00pm Saturdays: 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm,

7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm Sundays: 6:00pm

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MEET MRS. GABLEHello! My name is Amanda Gable, and I teach Kindergarten at St. Mary’s. I have been teaching here for 16 years. I enjoy spending time with my husband Eric, stepson Jackson, and my son Hudson. We enjoy going boating at the Lake of the Ozarks and riding dirt bikes together.

MY FAVORITE THINGSColor: blueDrink: Hint WaterFood: spaghettiCandy: licoriceAnimal: dog

Sports Team: STL Cardinals

Book: “Oh The Places You’ll Go”

Season: Summer

MARQUETTE NEWS!!Marquette Mega RaffleTickets are on sale for the MCHS annual $50,000 Mega Raffle! Tickets can be purchased online by going to www.marquettecatholic.org/megaraffle or contact the Development office at 618-463-0585 ext. 1. Don’t miss your chance at winning $62,000 total in cash prizes! Get your tickets today!MCHS Class of 1961 ReunionThe Marquette Class of 1961 will be celebrating their 60th class reunion Saturday, October 16th. The days’ activities will be as follows: 10:00am – Tour of Marquette 4:00pm – Mass at Ss. Peter & Paul Church (State St., Alton) 5:00pm – Dinner at Bluff City Grill (424 Broadway, Alton) 6:00pm – Reunion get-together beginsFor more information, please contact

Jim Hanlon at jaspdot!@charter.net or Judy Pautler at judypautler7@gmail.com

RED MASSThe Madison County / Third Judicial Circuit Red Mass will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at 10:15am at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville. A reception and brunch will follow immediately in lower level of Church (cost: $25 adult/$4 ages 14 & under). The Red Mass is celebrated annually in the Catholic Church for members of ALL legal professions, regardless of religious affiliation. Family members of those in the legal profession are cordially invited and welcomed to attend. Please RSVP on or before October 3, 2021, to bdenue@st-boniface.com or call the St. Boniface Parish Office at (618) 656-6450.

BLOOD DRIVEThe Alton Council 460, Knights of Columbus, will be holding a Blood Drive on October 6 from 1:00-5:00pm. at the Saints Peter and Paul School Gymnasium. There is a serious shortage of Blood supply in our area. We need all that are able to please consider donating during this Knights of Columbus Blood Drive. To schedule an appt: www.redcrossblood.org/give/html/donation-time or call 1(800) RED CROSS.

TGS NEWSJoin The God Squad for an hour of Exposition, Adoration, Praise and Worship, and Benediction every Tuesday starting October 5, 7:00-8:00pm in the main church. This is open to EVERYONE! Don’t miss this opportunity to pray with all of our St. Mary’s family!

WOMEN’S DISCERNMENT RETREATThe Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George are hosting a discernment retreat for single Catholic Women ages 18-30 on October 15-17, 2021 at the St. Francis Convent in Alton. If you are interested in knowing more about our Community, we invite you to join us! For more information and to register for the retreat, please contact Sr. M. Karolyn (618) 463-2757 or vocations@altonfranciscans.org

PRAYER CORNERLoving God, you are always near to us, especially when we are weak, suffering

and vulnerable. Reach out to those who experience mental illness. Lift their

burdens, calm their anxiety, and quiet their fears. Surround them with your healing presence that

they may know that they are not alone. We ask this through the intercession of Saint Dymphna and in the name of your Son, Jesus and the Holy Spirit,

now and forever. Amen

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL JOB OPPORTUNITIES

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERSt. Mary’s is seeking a bus driver for the 2021-2022 school year. Applicants must have or be willing

to obtain the following: Class B CDL License, Passenger Endorsement and School Bus Endorsement. St. Mary’s will pay for the licenses and endorsements.If interested, please email Kelly Schwegel at kschwegel@smsalton.com

AFTERCARESt. Mary’s School is seeking someone to work in our Aftercare program. This position is Monday-Friday after school. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.Interested applicants should email Sandy Meehan at smeehan@smsalton.com

SCHOOL BUS

SPONSORSHIPYou can help kick off the 14th Anniversary of Oktoberfest by becoming a sponsor. Thank you to all of our past sponsors! Sponsorship levels are available to feature your business or family name: $2,000 Platinum Plus, $1,000 Platinum, $500 Gold, $250 Silver & $100 Bronze. To be a 2021 Oktoberfest sponsor, please contact Diane Worley at dianeworley@riverbender.com or (618) 560-8046.

OUR 2021 OKTOBERFEST SPONSORS TO DATE:Platinum Plus Sponsors:

Landmark Realty/ American Family InsuranceDon & Marilyn NortonPlatinum Sponsors:

The Big Z – 107.1 FM / My Mix – 94.3 FMGold Sponsors:

Claywell Asset Management/Raymond JamesTom & Barb Moehn

Riverbed Investment Management – Don EhrmanRiverbender.com

Tycon Builders & the Yost FamilyWoulfe Chiropractic – Dr. Andrew Woulfe

Silver Sponsors:Alton Physical Therapy, PC

Dr. Dan Alyea FamilyJoel & Mary Jo Buesteton

Rita WagnerBronze Sponsors:

Jun Construction Co.Josie’s Hair Connection – Josie Tardino

Jourdain RoofingJohn & Catherine Keller

Martha Lewis FamilyTerry & Rita Ortman

St. Peter’s Hardware & RentalAUCTION & BASKET RAFFLEWe are now accepting NEW items for our auction & basket raffles. All items can be dropped off at the Parish Office M-F 8:00am-3:00pm. We will once again use the online option “GiveSmart”. More details to come!ADULT DARTSThe adult games committee is seeking donations for the popular “Adult Darts” game! Not sure what to donate… how about any type of alcohol, school/university related apparel or gear, golf items, can or bottle coozies, local restaurant gift cards, etc. All donations can be dropped off at the Parish Office. Thank you!!! We are also in need of volunteers!

Our 14th annual Oktoberfest is quickly approaching!! The planning has already begun!

Volunteer opportunities are now open for sign-up! Any donations may be brought into the Parish Office (M-F) 8:00am-3:00pm.

Thank you to everyone who has made this one of our most successful fundraisers for our Parish! Let’s make this our biggest Oktoberfest yet!

SWEEPSTAKESSweepstakes tickets have been mailed!! We will also have tickets available for purchase in the Parish Office for $25 each. Tickets are buy 4 get 1 free!KIDS GAMESWe are in need of 2-Liter bottles of soda – ANY FLAVOR – for the Soda Toss Game. This has been a very popular game in the past years, so we appreciate any help you can give us. We normally need over 200 bottles of soda! Thank you in advance for your support! Any questions, please contact Kim Nugen (314) 315-6057 or thenugens@sbcglobal.netPRESALE TICKETSSave money and time by purchasing your tickets and wristbands now at a discount! Tickets and wristbands for Oktoberfest 2021 will be sold at the following prices after all masses (except 6:30am and 6:00pm masses) THIS weekend, October 2nd and 3rdOne day wristband: $15 (Regular price $20)Two day wristband: $25 (Regular price $30)Pre-Sale Tickets: 15 for $10 (Regular price $1 per ticket)

VOLUNTEERIt’s true, what they say… “It takes a village!” Volunteer opportunities are available at www.stmarysoktoberfest.com. Select the ‘volunteers’ tab from the menu to access the sign-up link and choose your favorite spot. We are still in need of help in the Teen Zone, Concessions, Setup/Cleanup and Games! It’s easy to sign up and we have something for everyone. If you do not have internet access, but would like to volunteer, please contact the Parish Office (618) 465-4284.Important: You MUST have “Protecting God’s Children” in order to volunteer!GET YOUR GEAR!The on-line store has closed. But don’t worry... we will still have an apparel tent open at Oktoberfest! All orders from the on-line sales will be available for pick up at the Parish Office beginning Monday, October 4. Thank you, Jen Cowan VACCINE STATIONThe Illinois Emergency Management Agency will be offering a Coronavirus Vaccination station for on-site COVID vaccinations during Oktoberfest this year. This provides a certain convenience for those interested in getting the vaccine. The vaccine is not required for any St. Mary's public activities including Masses or the Oktoberfest event.

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PARISH OFFICE NEWSThe Parish Office has returned to normal business hours, Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pmIn order to keep everyone safe and healthy, we do ask that when entering the Parish Office, please wear a mask and remember to social distance. While the Covid cases remain high in our area, we ask that if you can conduct business over the phone or via e-mail, please do so. Our after-hours drop box is also available if you wish to drop off something for the Parish Office or the school. We appreciate your understanding and patience!

Parish Office: (618) 465-4284 Laurie Horn ~ Laurie@stmarysalton.com Tricia Conrad ~ Trish@stmarysalton.com

HOLY ROSARYSs. Peter and Paul Parish in Alton invite everyone to prayer partner with us on Thursday, October 7 at our parish as we pray the rosary on the hour throughout the day, the feast of the Holy Rosary. Mass at 8:15am. Hourly rosary from 9am-7pm. Blessed Mother help us to love life, protect our military & first responders and to end abortion. God reward you for your sacrifice!

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Barrett Heating & Cooling500 Belle St. - Alton

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Sales & ServiceA Tradition of Service Since 1896

Fresh Flowers for ALL Occasions466-3400

34 East Delmar - Alton, ILLocally Owned and Operated

by the Strack and McDaniel Families

Samuel A. Mormino, Jr.3517 College Ave. Alton, IL 62002

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General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry

Dr. Kevin Chapel Dr. J.R. Keller4113 Humbert Road • Alton, IL 62002618-465-7777 • Fax 618-465-7787

chapelandkeller.com

900 West 9th Street | Alton, IL 62002IL 618.463.0400 | MO 314.867.0808

Fax 618.463.2366deadbugs@alliedpestinc.com

Licensed byState of Illinois

& Missouri

3812 COLLEGE AVEALTON, IL

618-465-2539DINE IN OR CARRY OUT

FAMILIES WELCOMEOUTDOOR DINING | DAILY SPECIALS

APPETIZERSToasted Ravioli

Six jumbo toasted raviolis served with a side of red sauce - 6.99

Garlic Cheese BreadSplit white baguette brushed with garlic butter and baked with

provolone cheese. Served with red sauce - 4.25

Chicken WingsEight jumbo wings breaded or naked, deep fried and tossed in your

choice of sauce (Hot, BBQ, Garlic Parmesan) - 8.49

Risotto Balls (8)Breaded risotto and cheese fried and topped with parmesan cheese,

served with red sauce - 6.49

Bosco Sticks (1)Cheese filled bread stick baked in garlic butter and dusted with

parmesan cheese - 1.69

AntipastoFresh mozzarella, Volpi salami, and feta stuffed olives drizzled with

a garlic and olive oil - 7.99

BruschettaToasted Italian bread served with a salad of tomato, feta, olive oil, garlic

and basil - 6.49

Stuffed Mushrooms (5)Large mushroom stuffed with a cream cheese filling of Italian sausage,

garlic, diced onion and Italian seasonings - 7.49

SALADSDinner Salad

Romaine and iceberg topped with shredded cheese, parmesan,tomatoes, onions and pepperoncini

Large - 6.50 • Small - 3.25

Decaro's House SaladRomaine and iceberg topped with ham, Volpi salami, shredded cheese,parmesan, black olives, tomatoes, onions and pepperoncini served with

Decaro's creamy ItalianLarge - 7.99 • Small - 4.99

Chef SaladRomaine and iceberg topped with your choice of turkey or ham, and

topped with hard boiled egg, shredded cheese, tomatoes, onions andgarlic croutons

Large - 7.99 • Small - 4.99

Caesar SaladRomaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, onions, garlic croutons tossed in

Caesar dressingAdd Chicken - 2.49

Large - 6.99 • Small - 3.99

Greek SaladRomaine and iceberg, green and black olives, feta cheese, tomatoes,

onions, pepperoncini and parmesanLarge - 7.99 • Small - 4.99

Grilled Chicken SaladRomaine and iceberg topped with shredded cheese, tomatoes, onions,

and garlic croutons topped with marinated grilled chickenLarge - 7.99 • Small - 4.99

DressingsDecaro's Creamy Italian | Ranch | Bleu Cheese | French | Poppyseed

| Honey Mustard | Caesar | Vinegar and Oil

SOUPS

We rotate two house made soups every weekBowl - 4.75 • Cup - 3.00

OVEN BAKED SANDWICHESSandwiches are served with house made chips.White or Wheat Baguette

Sub Fries, sm. Dinner Salad or Cup Soup - 1.99

Decaro's House SubVolpi salami, ham, mortadella and provolone, onions and tomatoes

served with vinegar and oil - 8.99

Club SandwichTurkey, ham, bacon, provolone, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions

and pesto mayo - 8.99

Hot Ham and CheeseThinly sliced ham, provolone, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and

mayo - 8.99

Turkey SandwichSliced turkey, provolone, served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and

mayo - 8.99

Italian BeefThin sliced Italian beef and provolone. Served with sweet peppers or

spicy giardiniera and au jus - 8.99

Meatball SubOur house made meatballs served inside our baked garlic cheese bread

and topped with red sauce and parmesan cheese - 8.99

Chicken ParmesanHand breaded chicken breast topped with red sauce, provolone and

parmesan cheese - 8.99

Chicken Salad SandwichHouse made chicken salad with halved grapes, pecans, celery, served

on large croissant with romaine - 8.99

Veggie SandwichTomatoes, onions, black olives and roasted peppers sautéed with garlic

and topped with red sauce and provolone cheese - 8.99

Italian Sausage SandwichHill made Italian sausage, topped with peppers, onions, provolone

cheese, served with red sauce - 8.99

602 East W 3rd St, Alton, IL 62002618.433.9999

Present this coupon and receive a free order of cheese bread.

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RESIDENTIAL2705 St. Ambrose - Godfrey

618-466-9563