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The First Sunday
of Advent
519 East Fourth ƒ Alton, Illinois OBLATES OF THE VIRGIN MARY
www.stmarysalton.com
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCHSaint Mary’s Catholic Church
PARISH COMMUNITYPastor
FR. JEREMY PAULIN, O.M.V.
FR. DAVID BEAUREGARD, O.M.V. FR. PAUL NGUYEN, O.M.V.
FR. BENJAMIN UNACHUKWU, O.M.V.DEACON JIM SCHWARTZKOPFBR. LELAND THORPE, O.M.V.
PARISH OFFICE618-465-4284
Fax: 618-463-4637Hours: Mon.-Fri.
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
MASS SCHEDULEWeekdays & Saturdays: 6:30 a.m. & 8:00 a.m.
During School Year: Fri. 8:15 a.m.
Saturdays: 5:15 p.m.(For Sunday Obligation)
Sundays: 6:30, 8:00, 9:30,11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Day Before Holy Day: 5:15 p.m.Holy Days: 6:30, 8:00 a.m.,12:00 noon and 5:15 p.m.
(if announced)First Fridays: 5:15 p.m.
CONFESSIONSFirst Fridays: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
BAPTISMSOn Sundays after the
11:00 a.m. MassPlease make an appointment.
MARRIAGESTo be arranged at least six months
before marriage. Call the Parish Office.
SCHOOL OFFICE618-465-8523
Middle School 618-465-9719Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
www.smsalton.com
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My dear Brothers and Sisters on Advent Pilgrimage,
Happy Advent! It's here! And thanks be to God for all the joyous carols already filling the air as we begin our New Liturgical or Church year beginning again to ponder the world's need for our Savior.
In the four weeks of Advent we recall the longing of God's people for the Messiah (in the Old Testament) and at the same time our own gratitude for already knowing Him in Jesus, but also with his grace trying to more fully open our hearts and lives to his love and plan for us.
What follows are some suggestions for a wonderful Advent.
Make an Advent wreath with candles and set it on the dining room table or in the place where your family prays. Pray the mysteries of the Rosary together around the wreath or around your Nativity Scene (Be sure not to put the baby Jesus in the manger until Christmas Eve!). One of my most cherished childhood memories is of Advent when we used to take turns lighting (and blowing out) the Advent candles at dinner and singing "O Come O come Emmanuel" together as a family. Advent calendars are also wonderful ways to pray in expectation and joy at the coming birth of the Christ child. The tradition of the Jesse Tree is beautiful: https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=545
Prepare the manger of your heart by making a good confession! In addition to our usual Saturday and first Friday confessions, we've added an extra hour on Sunday at 4:45 pm. There will also be a Parish Penance service on December 16 at 7:00 pm.
Another wonderful practice, really for anytime of the year, is "making a visit." Making a visit simply means stopping in a Catholic Church to spend a few minutes (or as long as you want) with Jesus in the Tabernacle. St Mary's is open from 6:00 am until 6:00 pm Monday to Friday, and Jesus awaits your few minutes with him. Attending Daily Mass more in Advent would be awesome too!
Stay close to Mary in Advent! We will offer a special Bi-lingual Mass on December 12 at 7:00 pm in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It should be beautiful!
An Advent evening of Praise and Worship will be offered on Friday, December 13 at 7:00 pm by Dennis Keller, Barb Crammond, Mindy Cochran and guests. The Collinsville Chorale will present a wonderful Christmas Concert here at St Mary's on December 8 at 3:00 pm.
Also, please feel free to take one of the Advent booklets from the table in the vestibule or at the side entrance of the Church. One per family please. These offer wonderful meditations and prayers for each day of Advent. Share them as a family! Also find daily Advent meditations online at https://watch.formed.org/advent-reflections-preparing-for-the-birth-of-our-savior-with-tim-gray using our parish subscription.
May Mother Mary and St Joseph help to lead you to your most grace-filled Christmas ever in these four holy weeks of Advent!
- Fr Jeremy OMV
St. Mary’sCatholic Church
ALTON, ILLINOIS
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 1, 2019
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, December 2
6:30 am Paul Perica†
8:00 am Henry Beiser†
Tuesday, December 3
6:30 am Robert Hamilton†
8:00 am Int of Karol Schlueter
Wednesday, December 4
6:30 am George Woelfel†
8:00 am Joan Sims†
Thursday, December 5
6:30 am Tim Molloy, Sr.†
8:00 am Int of Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, OMV
Friday, December 6
6:30 am Francis Mary “Pat” Hellrung†
8:15 am Pauline Ceppenati†
5:15 am OMV Vocations
Saturday, December 7
6:30 am Mark Wuellner†
8:00 am Int of Joan Kane
5:15 pm Ellen Wiley†
Sunday, December 8
6:30 am Arlene Rolwes†
8:00 am The People of St. Mary’s
9:30 am Int of Mary L. Meyer
11:00 am Patricia Wolff†
6:00 pm Irene Jehle†
Learning and Living Our Catholic Faith
OUR 2ND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND WILL BE FOR THE SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL
Please remember our brothers and sisters, who are in need of prayer.
Richard Cox, Deborah L Olney, Mabel Rench, Jan Manns, Lucy Rose Lucas, Bill Haine, Baby Olivia, Darlene Huebener, Shirley Dunphy, Mary Jenniches, Ella Curry, Sean Michael Donahue, Phyllis Milford-Rill, Kailey Almeter, Larry Greenwell, Marge Ridder, Barb Cronn, Debra Houghton, Everett O’Connor, Michael McNamee, Sr., Cathy Harrison, Baby Wilson, Roy Kubicek, Emilee Tate, Pam Ames, Jen Mounier, John White, Evan Carey, Karen Huff, Bill Cox, Pat Gorman, Sam Yungling, Liam Maher, G. Terry Westfall, Mark Riley, Bill Greenwell, Florence Sabaj, Don Giertz, Jessica Williams, David Delawder, Our Friend Leah, Keith Houghton, Rick Elledge, Nancy Garrett, Opal Lang, Naomi Fader, Ellen Saville, Tom Long, Patricia Dickinson, Kassidy Walters, Rebecca Materniak, Baby Materniak, Alexa Gentry, Bonnie Geisen, Michael Mulrean, Leo McLeod, The Sciacca Family, Stephen Jouett, Margarita Pulido, MaryAnn Gross, Gene Manley, Doris Rhynes, Ron Ridder, Jenny Breden, The Ringering Family, Barbara Hayes, Frank & Donna Lavite, David Fournie, Bob Rill, Chris Henkhaus, Tricia Harris, Mary Thompson, Bob Huber, Ray Besta, Carol Robinson, Kristy Littauer, Michelle Steiner, Diana Melosci, Sally Day, Sister Mary Gabriel, Maximilian Sugent, Helen Mulholland, Laura Bechtold, Mike Mihalich, Larry Reams, Cathy McGuire, Joan Cox, John Krpan, Joe Hansen, Kathleen Engdale, Martha Kraehmer, Melvin Allen, Matt Lewis, Jill Eschback, Sue Imming, Daniel Griffin, Mary Donahue, Michael Jennings, Jr., Francis Gonzales, Anthony Gonzales, Jill Love, Henry Leady, Michael Oldershaw, Matthew Paulda, Connie Schulz, Marilynn Joehl, Sue Nolan, Owen Smith, Sylvia Manns, Bob Rolwes, Robert Nelson, Sasha Steinheimer, Carmen & Walter Kassler, Tony Chavarria, Jackie Ridgley, Mary Thompson, Sarah & Justin Tomlinson, Mary Wuellner, Stephen Turvey, Mary E. Wuellner, Jessica Boyd, Rollan “Jerry” Jouett, Samuel Madrey, Victor Goeken, Tom Grossheim, Jackie Stilley, Don Wagner, George Goeken, Brian Petty, Bryce, William Danother
If you would like to ask our Parish to pray for a friend or loved one, please call the Parish Office (618) 465-4284 and we will get them added to our list of prayer requests. 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, Jess Houk, Austin Knebel, Megan Schuette, Daniel Chartrand, Morgun Yogore, William Kerr, Alex Geisen, Matthew Gonzales, Dree Anna Dixon, Jacob Allen, Matt Jouett, Tamara Cardenas, Emily Keith, Lisa Haegele, Kyle Ontis, Kaleb Selock, Caleb Rench, Danny Geringer, Zach Meyer, Jeff Schlobohm, Kaleb Denney, Samantha Gorman, Lane Oliver, Alexander Jaworski, Lance Perkey, Jonathan McCullough, Samantha Hoehn, Grace Gerhart
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENTFocus: Advent is a time to prepare for the Lord.
In this season of Advent, we remember our place in salvation history. We remember that we, who again and again break the covenant established with God, are offered salvation through that same God who came as a baby to live, suffer, die and rise so that we may live forever with him.
In the first reading, Isaiah prophesies that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established and raised, and that instruction shall come out from Zion. Then God will judge between nations. Saint Paul warns the Romans that salvation is imminent, and that they should cast off sin and darkness and choose to live in the light of Jesus Christ. In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus speaks to his disciples about the people of Noah’s time who were living carelessly when the flood came, and warns that as it was then, so it is for them. They must be watchful and ready, for God will come at an hour they do not expect.
PART ONE - THE PROFESSION OF FAITHSECTION ONE - "I BELIEVE" - "WE BELIEVE"
Man’s Response To God / I Believe – The Obedience of Faith
146. Abraham thus fulfils the definition of faith in Hebrews 11:1: "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen":7 "Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness."8 Because he was "strong in his faith", Abraham became the "father of all who believe".9
RECENT BAPTISMSGenevieve Stendeback and Cecilia Stendeback
Daughters of Jason & Anjie Stendeback
Eva Lillian RuppertDaughter of Richard & Kelli Ruppert
Zoey Clare ManescalcoDaughter of Joshua & Kelsey Manescalco
We welcome them as the newest members baptized into our Catholic Faith. May God bless them as they grow together in God’s love.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
Mark Guccione & Julie Anderson
Who will be married during the month of December.
We offer our best wishes and prayers that the peace of Christ may live always in their hearts and in their home!
BEGIN AGAIN READING GROUPBegin the new liturgical year with a great read sure to inspire you in your love for the Lord and your walk in faith! Begin Again tells the dramatic story of the heroic life of Venerable Bruno Lanteri, renowned spiritual master and theologian in his lifetime and founder of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary.
This group will meet every other week until February, beginning with a kick-off meeting THIS Sunday, December 1st at 1:30pm in the Parish Center. Email Br. Leland Thorpe to sign up: [email protected]. Copies of the book are available for $10 through the parish bookstore; others can be ordered online at www.omvusa.org/bookstore/.
Dates for meetings: December 1 and 15; January 12 and 26; and February 9.
Please join us on Saturday, December 7th for our next meeting of That Man Is You. We will meet in the Church for Mass at 6:30am followed by breakfast and discussion in the MaryAnn Room. We hope to see you there!
GIVING TREEThe Giving Tree is here!! How it works: Take a tag from the tree, purchase the gift, wrap the gift and then return the wrapped gift (with tag attached) under the tree after the weekend Masses. You may also bring your wrapped gift (with tag attached) to the Parish Office during the week. All gifts must be returned no later than Monday, December 16th so we can be sure to get them to the families in time for Christmas. Thank you all for your help in blessing our Giving Tree families!!
FIRST FRIDAYFriday, December 6th
This week is the First Friday of the month of December, a day which we traditionally honor Our Lord and His mother through the Sacraments of Confession and Communion.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the church
Confession times: Friday 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Mass: 5:15 pm
Due to security measures, the school children will have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the MaryAnn Room beginning after the 8:15am Mass. This will be closed to the public. Adoration will be available for all others at 3:00pm in the Church. Thank you.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS(2nd Sunday of each month)
The next Baptismal preparation class will be held NEXT Sunday, December 8th. 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.
Your prayers are requested for the soul of
Patricia Rocklage Sanders(Sister of Don Norton)
“May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.”
THE KIOSK CORNERPrepare the Way of the KingDr. Scott Hahn - one of the most eminent Catholic theologians in our country today- reveals what scholars now know about the shepherds, the mysterious Magi, and King Herod. Your Advent journey will take on new meaning as you prepare your heart for
the birth of our Lord. This illuminating presentation is sure to help you grow in appreciation of the greatest gift ever given to mankind - Jesus Christ.
COFFEE & DONUTS!Please join us for our monthly coffee & donuts fellowship THIS Sunday, December 1st in Suddes Hall following the 9:30am Mass. Our December sponsor is the St. Mary’s St. Vincent De Paul.
FORMED PICK OF THE WEEKGuadalupe: The Miracle and the Message
The Heart of the Evangelization of the AmericasThe most important event in the evangelization of the New World occurred in December of 1531. Over the course of four days, the Virgin Mary, as Our Lady of Guadalupe, appeared to an indigenous convert named Juan Diego. As a result of this encounter, the image miraculously imprinted on Juan Diego’s tilma (cloak). This gripping film explores both the inexplicable mysteries behind the image and the continued relevance of this Marian apparition to the modern world.
Watch this and more at FORMED.ORG Now with 1 click you can simply go to:stmarysalton.formed.org Create a personal account with your name, email and password.
AN ADVENT PRAYER FOR FAMILIESHeavenly Father, your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us, a great sign of your love. Guide us as we strive to walk in that love together as a family this Advent. As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, bring us closer to each other and to your son. Give us the grace and strength we need every day. Help us to always trust in you. Come, Lord Jesus, lead all people closer to you. Come and dispel the darkness of our world with the light of your love. Amen. From dynamiccatholic.com
PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND JULY 20 - 30, 2020Dear St Mary's Parishioners,
I am excited to announce an 11 day pilgrimage to Ireland for July 20 - 30, 2020. Fr Chris Uhl OMV, Fr Don Wolford from Holy Angels, Woodriver, and I will be leading the trip. A pilgrimage to Ireland is special...it includes many holy sites, including our Lady's Shrine at Knock and Daily Mass, but also the Irish welcome
felt at every turn from Irish breakfasts starting the day, up until the last Irish song and pint in the evening. The cost for the all inclusive trip is $3,999. p.p.d.o. More information and details will be available next week in the church or parish office.
Slainte! - Fr Jeremy OMV
Becoming a Saint Life & Death > Servant of God > Venerable > Blessed > SaintBeatification of Fulton Sheen The Venerable Fulton Sheen will become Blessed Fulton Sheen on December 21, 2019 at the Beatification Ceremony to be held at 10:00 AM, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Peoria, Illinois. This is the same Cathedral where Sheen was ordained a priest 100 years ago on September 20, 1919. The Cathedral is also the resting place for Sheen, who is entombed in a marble vault next to the altar where he was ordained. Check https://celebratesheen.com/ if you would like to attend in person. St. Mary's is planning to host a simulcast of the ceremony for those who cannot travel to Peoria. More information forthcoming.Venerable Augustus Tolton Did you notice that Father Augustus Tolton became Venerable this past summer? The Church declares that "he lived the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity and the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance at a heroic level." This local man who escaped slavery and became a priest despite much opposition is up for sainthood, if only we can prove that his intercession has obtained miracles! Visit https://tolton.archchicago.org/ where you can read about his life and how to get involved in this process of recognizing his sanctity.Venerable Bruno Lanteri, OMV Don't miss the reading group on the founder of your priests and brothers, the Oblates of the Virgin Mary! See the ad on the previous page. Fr. Bruno Lanteri, OMV was declared Venerable in 1965, and we're looking for his miracles, too! Visit https://www.omvusa.org/bruno-lanteri/ to learn more about him, read his writings, watch a documentary, and ask Oblates around the world to pray with you.
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!ADVENT CONFESSION OPPORTUNITIES:Sunday Evening Confessions: Extra confession times on Sunday evenings in Advent: December 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 4:45pm-5:45pm.Parish Penance Service: A Parish Penance Service with Confessions will be celebrated on Monday, December 16th at 7:00pm.THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: The Solemnity of Mary's Immaculate Conception is celebrated on Monday, December 9th this year. This day will NOT be a holy day of obligation since it falls on a Monday. Masses are at 6:30am and 8:15am (special all-school Mass).
ADVENT CONCERT: Please join Dennis Keller, Barb Crammond, Mindy Cochran and special guests for an Advent concert on Friday, December 13th in the Church at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm).
ADVENT CHILDREN’S PLAY: Please join us on Sunday, December 15th at the 9:30am Mass as our 2nd Graders share their annual Advent Play.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE:December 24th | 4:00pm, 6:00pm, Midnight (12:00am)December 25th | 6:30am, 8:00am, 10:00am
SOLEMNITY OF MARY (NEW YEAR’S DAY) - HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION:December 31st | Vigil Mass 5:15pmJanuary 1st | 6:30am, 8:00am, Noon, 5:15pm
Our Lady of Guadalupe MassIn celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we will offer a special bilingual Mass (English/Spanish) on Thursday, December 12th at 6:00pm.
Please join us!
CAN YOU HELP?
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERSIf you are a Eucharistic Minister and you would be willing to share your ministry with the Nursing Home residents, please give the parish office a call (618) 465-4284. We are short-handed and could really use the help. Thank you for your willingness to take Jesus to those who aren't able to attend Mass.
SCRIP SALESWe are in great need of volunteers to sell SCRIP after the weekend Masses (except 6:00pm). This is a great way to earn service hours!! If you would like to help, please contact Mary Ann Hannigan at [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS
2020 OFFERING ENVELOPESThe 2020 Offering envelopes are here and ready for pick up! They are located in the basement of the Church across from the Mary Ann Room. Please be sure to pick up your box as soon as you can. If you are unable to make it down the stairs, please don’t hesitate to ask a friend, one of our Ushers, one of our Oblates or another Parishioner. We would love to help!
SHOP WITH SCRIP!As in the past, Shop with Scrip is offering lower denominations on select retailers. Available for purchase will be: Amazon - $10, Applebee’s-$10, Red Lobster-$10, Panera - $5, Starbucks - $5, Target-$10 and more!!
These cards will be on hand while the supplies last. They can also be ordered. There are more listed on the Shop with scrip website. Please support our local merchants: Castelli’s, Sports Tap, Tony’s and Schwegels.
DON’T FORGET TO USE SCRIP FOR YOUR HOLIDAY PURCHASES! Not sure what to purchase? We have generic gift certificates available as well!!
Any questions with online orders, please contact Ruth Ann Hellrung at [email protected]
ALTON DEANERY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
A personal invitation for all the women of the Alton Deanery ~ Please join us on Thursday, December 5th at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church (132 Butcher St., Bethalto) at 8:30am for Mass, light refreshments and a presentation “The Power of Prayer, A Personal Journey and Miracle” by Mary Terry. For questions, please contact: Sue Schwegel (618)466-4208.
SMORGASBORD & BAZAAROur Lady Queen of Peace Church in Bethalto will hold their annual Smorgasbord & Bazaar on Sunday, December 8th from 11:00am-3:00pm in the school gym. Please join us for a delicious dinner. Cost: Adults $12, Children (ages 5-10 yrs) $5, Children under age 5 are free. Carry-outs available.
COLLINSVILLE CHORALE CONCERTPlease join the Collinsville Chorale for their 9th annual Christmas concert at St. Mary’s (Alton) on Sunday, December 8th at 3:00pm. The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be accepted during intermission. St. Mary’s members of the chorale include: Elaine Rynders, Jean Conrady, Ken Conrady and Mike Cleary. For more info on the Collinsville Chorale, please visit: www.singcc.org
WAY OF LIGHTSThe National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville will once again be hosting their annual Way of Lights from November 22 - December 31, 2019 from 5:00pm-9:00pm. This is a fun family event with many activities: camel rides, carriage rides, Lego Nativity display, enjoy dinner at the Shrine Restaurant, and more!
For more details: www.snows.org/wol
PLANNING STUDY UPDATESEMINARIAN CAMPAIGN
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki wants to hear from you about the diocese’s potential capital campaign to support the education of our seminarians. Bishop Paprocki is asking every parishioner to fill out a planning study survey to gather your feedback. You are invited to visit www.dio.org/seminariancampaign, to learn more about the proposed effort and complete an online survey. The password for the survey is: study. The deadline for submission is December 6th. There will also be one final focus group meeting:
*Wednesday, December 3rd, 7:00 pm, St. Boniface Church, 110 N. Buchanan St., Edwardsville, 62025
CHRISTMAS MASS INTENTIONSIf you would like to remember a loved one at the St. Mary’s Midnight Mass, please send in your intentions along with a free-will offering no later than Monday, December 16th. The names of those intentions will be listed in the special Christmas bulletin.
CHRISTMAS WREATHS ARE HERE!If you placed an order for the annual TGS (The God Squad) Christmas Wreaths, they will be available for pick-up THIS weekend, November 30th and December 1st. Thank you for your continued support of our youth!
PRAYER CORNERFirst Week of Advent - Hope
Dear Jesus, you are the hope in our messy world. This Advent, help us slow down,
listen to your voice, and focus on what’s really important. We place our hope in you as we prepare our hearts to celebrate
your birth on Christmas. Amen.
POINSETTIASWould you like to donate a Poinsettia for the Church at Christmas in memory of a loved one? If you would be interested, please bring the name/donation to the Parish office (or place in the offering basket with all information noted on the
envelope) no later than Monday, December 16th. The cost of each poinsettia is $15.00. After the Christmas Season, you may take the poinsettia home with you!
ST. MARY’S SPIRIT STORESt. Mary’s School now has a spirit store! This is a great way to start your Christmas shopping! There are many options available for Men, Women and Youth. The online store is now open and will close on Tuesday, December 3rd. Items ordered will be available for pick up at Schwartzkopf Printing, located at 4121 Humbert Rd in Alton, after December 20th. All school family orders can be sent home with their child.
Please visit the online spirit store for more details: stmaryschargers.itemorder.com
LITURGICAL ROLES
Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Servers:All Saturday Evening and Sunday Masses
Please check your MSP App or e-mail
SATURDAY | December 7
5:15 PMMusic: Cathy Droste
SUNDAY | December 8
8:00 AMMusic: Mindy Cochran
9:30 AMMusic: Barb Crammond
11:00 AMMusic: Parish Choir
6:00 PMMusic: Mary Kate Brown
WEEKDAY SERVERWeek of December 2 – Dave Eckhouse
Week of December 9 – Mark Droste
WEEKDAY LECTORWeek of December 2 – Nick MoehnWeek of December 9 – Brian Saenz
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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
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