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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
Saint Mary’s Catholic Church
PARISH COMMUNITY Parochial Administrator FR. PAUL NGUYEN, OMV FR. BENJAMIN UNACHUKWU, OMV
FR. PAUL KALLAL, OMV FR. DAVID BEAUREGARD, OMV
DEACON JIM SCHWARTZKOPF BR. JORGE SANCHEZ, OMV
PARISH OFFICE 618-465-4284
Fax: 618-463-4637 VOICEMAIL & DROPBOX
SCHOOL OFFICE 618-465-8523
Middle School 618-465-9719
www.smsalton.com
MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays & 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
CONFESSIONS
First Friday of the Month: 4:00-5:00 pm Saturday: 4:00-5:00 pm & 7:00-8:00 pm
AND BY APPOINTMENT
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please call the office if you or a loved one needs to be anointed.
618-465-4284, and press 1
BAPTISMS
Please call the office to arrange a baptism at this time.
MARRIAGES
To be arranged at least six months before marriage. Call the Parish Office.
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“Boring Jesus”
Recently, I confessed to a fellow priest that, “Jesus is boring.” Honestly, it hurt to admit that I found Jesus boring. After praying about “boring Jesus,” I heard these words from God, “Paul, my Son is not boring, instead you are not giving my Son the time He deserves.” God was right. I was not giving Jesus the time he deserved; a daily holy hour. This revelation brought much peace and consolation to my life. Therefore, it is important for me to go back to the basics and make A.C.T.S. to renew my relationship with “boring Jesus.” That begs the questions, what are these A.C.T.S.?
Adoration. As Catholics, we have the greatest, most powerful gift, the Eucharist. Not only do we have the opportunity to receive Christ sacramentally every time we participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, but we also have opportunities to adore Christ’s presence in the Blessed Sacrament. When is the last time you have attended Eucharistic adoration? At St. Mary’s, we are blessed to have both an adoration chapel and a Tuesday night holy hour, providing opportunities for all parishioners to experience the quiet, peaceful presence of Christ through Eucharistic adoration.
Confession. A wise priest once said, “If you are in the communion line, then you should be in the confession line.” When is the last time you received God’s mercy through Confession, i.e. the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confession is not to be feared, but to be embraced. As human beings with an inclination to sin, we sometimes allow our sins to define us, and consequently can feel bogged down; mentally, spiritual, and even physically. How can you “Let it go and begin again?” Seek out the mercy of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and let Christ take away your burdens.
Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for in life? If there was a class titled:
Prayer 101, the introduction of the class would begin with thanksgiving. Perhaps the best way to grow in your relationship with Jesus is to name what you are thankful for in life. Seriously, right now, name ten things you are thankful for in your life today …….. At times we can fall into the habit of believing that God has “jipped” us because we compare ourselves to others. Consequently, we become jealous and envious. What’s the solution? Thanksgiving! Name ten things you are thankful for that God has given you and watch how you’ll develop a new appreciation for Christ.
Supplication. What do you need from God? Making supplication means letting God know what we need from Him. We are pretty good about making lists.
We make lists when we buy groceries or daily “to do lists,” and more. What’s on your list of needs to God? Yes, God knows the inner most desires of your heart, but God wants to hear your needs from you. God is a God of freedom, not force and manipulation. God wants you, in freedom, to tell Him what you need in life, so don’t hold back. Then, pray to Christ the words He offered to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane, “Thy will be done.”
Jesus is not boring. Rather, what we do can become more important than who we are. And I am no different. No matter your job, no matter your vocation, even as a priest, we can put Jesus last when Christ wants to be in everything we do. In order to see Christ in the totality of our lives, and not risk seeing Him as “Boring Jesus,” we can commit A.C.T.S to grow deeper in relationship with Jesus Christ: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication.
– Fr. Paul Kallal, OMV
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
ALTON, ILLINOIS
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 10, 2021
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, October 11 6:30 am Harold & Sally
Hoefert†
8:00 am Janet Carrow†
Tuesday, October 12 6:30 am Marilyn Halliday†
8:00 am Jan Manns†
Wednesday, October 13 6:30 am Kenneth Roderfeld†
8:00 am Stella Lyons†
Thursday, October 14 6:30 am Joseph Witcher†
8:00 am John Mulvill†
Friday, October 15 6:30 am Chris Kane†
8:00 am Steve Halliday†
Saturday, October 16
6:30 am Int of Olga Hernandez 8:00 am Randy Hausman†
5:15 pm Lester Schlemer†
Sunday, October 17
6:30 am Clara & Earl Altefogt†
8:00 am Dominic & Josephine Vicari†
9:30 am Int of Marissa McRae 11:00 am Terry Jackson†
6:00 pm The People of St. Mary’s
Learning and Living Our Catholic Faith
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, October 11 in observance of the
Columbus Day Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 12 at 8:00am.
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, 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, Tyler Hamby, Frank Dunphy
Holy 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 FORCES
Jordan 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-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Focus: Discipleship requires courage.
God’s call to faithful discipleship promises unimaginable blessings and requires radical trust in God’s providence.
Like the rich young man, we have futures to get ready. We cannot do it alone – for it is only with God that all things are possible.
In the first reading, King Solomon entreats and encounters Wisdom and is granted blessings that pale only in comparison to Wisdom herself. In the second reading, the author writes, the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword. In the Gospel, Jesus has an exchange with a young man of many possessions, who asks what he must do to inherit eternal life.
PART ONE - THE PROFESSION OF FAITH
SECTION TWO – THE CREEDS I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER THE FATHER
244. The eternal origin of the Holy Spirit is revealed in his mission in time. the Spirit is sent to the apostles and to the Church both by the Father in the name of the Son, and by the Son in person, once he had returned to the Father.
69The sending of the person of the Spirit after Jesus' glorification
70reveals in its fullness the mystery of the Holy Trinity.
Your prayers are requested for the souls of
Susan Stephan Del Ehrman
(Father of Don Ehrman)
“May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.”
BAPTISMAL PREP
Change in date, due to Oktoberfest…
The next Baptismal preparation class will be held NEXT
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
“Do not skip spiritual reading, the examen, and the like.”
– Venerable Pio Bruno Lanteri, OMV
Learn more and request prayers online:
www.omvusa.org/bruno-lanteri/
RECENT BAPTISMS
Caelan James Harris Son of Mark & Catherine Harris
We welcome him as the newest member baptized into our Catholic Faith. May God bless them as they grow together in God’s love.
DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN ENTRIES:
On or before Tuesday at 3:30pm.
Please submit any bulletin requests (pending approval) to: [email protected]
FAITHFUL FAMILY PROJECT
Couples’ Book Study
Please 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, 2022 Advent Mothers’ Coffee
Planning 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 [email protected]
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
Congratulations to
Chris Dameron & Danielle Roberts Keegan Woulfe & Kacey Taul
Who will be married during the month of October We offer our best wishes and prayers that the peace of Christ may live always in their hearts and in their home!
USHERS NEEDED
We 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.
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 Works
Families 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 Chapel
Adorers Needed:
Tuesdays: 9:00pm
Additional Adorers Needed:
Mondays: 6:00pm, 7:00pm Thursdays: 3:00pm
Fridays: 5:00pm
Saturdays: 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm
Sundays: 6:00pm
http://www.adorationpro.org/maryalton
MEET SR. M.
ELIZABETH GRACE
Praised be Jesus Christ!
My name is Sr. M. Elizabeth Grace, and I am the new Religion teacher for 2nd-5th grade at St. Mary's.
On August 2nd of this year, I made my First Profession of Vows to God as a Sister of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George in our very own St. Mary's Church! Having taught 2nd grade P.S.R. at St. Mary's a couple of years ago, I am very excited to be returning to St. Mary's to accompany our young students in their life of faith, especially as our 2nd and 3rd graders prepare to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and
Confirmation. May it be a year of grace, growth and encounter with our own good, good God!
MY FAVORITE THINGS Color: turquoise
Drink: Cinnamon tea Candy: anything dark
chocolate
Book: The Bible Animal: horses Season: summer Hobby: Singing, especially Praise and Worship!
Sports Team: The Olympics
(I don't have a favorite sports team)
MARQUETTE NEWS!!
Marquette Mega Raffle
Tickets 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!
TGS NEWS
Join The God Squad for an hour of Exposition, Adoration, Praise and Worship, and Benediction every Tuesday from 7-8pm 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 RETREAT
The 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 [email protected]
PRAYER CORNER
Loving 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 DRIVER St. 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 [email protected]
AFTERCARE
St. 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 [email protected]
SCHOOL BUS
ROSARY IN THE GROTTO
~ Sundays of October ~
Please note: We will NOT hold the Rosary in the Grotto October 10 due to the Oktoberfest Celebration.
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.
ROSARY WITHOUT BORDERS
Immaculate Conception Church in Pierron, IL will hold
“Rosary Without Borders” on Saturday, October 16. The day will begin at 9:00am with Mass followed by procession with the Blessed Sacrament, outdoor rosary and lunch.
Confessions will also be available from 8:00-9:00am. For
more information, email Rose: [email protected]
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2021 SPONSORS!!!
Platinum Plus Sponsors:
Landmark Realty/ American Family Insurance Don & Marilyn Norton Family
Platinum Sponsors:
The Big Z – 107.1 FM / My Mix – 94.3 FM Gold Sponsors:
Claywell Asset Management/Raymond James Nick & Sandy Moehn
Tom & Barb Moehn
Riverbed Investment Management – Don Ehrman Riverbender.com
Tycon Builders & the Yost Family Woulfe Chiropractic – Dr. Andrew Woulfe
Silver Sponsors:
Alton Physical Therapy, PC Dr. Dan Alyea Family Joel & Mary Jo Buesteton
Mike & Sandy Dean Rita Wagner Jane Borman Bronze Sponsors:
Jun Construction Co.
Josie’s Hair Connection – Josie Tardino Jourdain Roofing
John & Catherine Keller Martha Lewis Family Terry & Rita Ortman St. Peter’s Hardware & Rental TEAM JAKEY – End the Stigma
Rosie & Bob Howard
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Our 14th annual Oktoberfest is this weekend!!!!
SWEEPSTAKES
Didn’t purchase your sweepstakes tickets yet?? No problem! Sweepstakes tickets can be purchased at the Oktoberfest celebration. Just look for the Sweepstakes booths! $25 per ticket or buy 4, get 1 FREE!
AUCTION & BASKET RAFFLE
The Virtual Auction is now live!!
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You can now bid on your favorite items from the comfort of your own home! Our virtual auction will be through GiveSmart, which will run from Saturday, October 9 at Noon ~ Sunday, October 10 at 6:00pm.
The Basket Raffle will be in-person this year! Please check out all of the Basket Raffle items in Suddes Hall! The live Basket Raffle will run from Saturday, October 9 at Noon ~ Sunday, October 10 at 4:00pm.
** ALL WINNING ITEMS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 IN SUDDES HALL
BETWEEN 6:30PM-8:00PM **
VACCINE STATION
The 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.
OKTOBERFEST 2021 ~ October 8, 9, 10
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 sign-up for an hour or more, please visit:
https://bit.ly/stmarys40daysfall21
SIUE NEWMAN CENTER VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER
SIUE Newman Center has teamed up with CORDA, a Catholic small business, in selling handcrafted Saint candles. With every purchase, CORDA will donate 15% to the Newman Center. Each candle is unique and is inspired by saints and the Catholic faith. All candles are all-natural coconut wax blend and phthalate-free fragrances. If you’d like to help the SIUE Newman Center, please visit:
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PARISH OFFICE NEWS
The Parish Office has returned to normal business hours, Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
In 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!
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garlic croutons Large - 7.99 • Small - 4.99
Caesar Salad Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, onions, garlic croutons tossed in
Caesar dressing Add Chicken - 2.49 Large - 6.99 • Small - 3.99
Greek Salad Romaine and iceberg, green and black olives, feta cheese, tomatoes,
onions, pepperoncini and parmesan Large - 7.99 • Small - 4.99 Grilled Chicken Salad Romaine and iceberg topped with shredded cheese, tomatoes, onions,
and garlic croutons topped with marinated grilled chicken Large - 7.99 • Small - 4.99
Dressings
Decaro's Creamy Italian | Ranch | Bleu Cheese | French | Poppyseed
| Honey Mustard | Caesar | Vinegar and Oil
SOUPS
We rotate two house made soups every week Bowl - 4.75 • Cup - 3.00
OVEN BAKED SANDWICHES
Sandwiches are served with house made chips.White or Wheat Baguette Sub Fries, sm. Dinner Salad or Cup Soup - 1.99 Decaro's House Sub
Volpi salami, ham, mortadella and provolone, onions and tomatoes served with vinegar and oil - 8.99
Club Sandwich Turkey, ham, bacon, provolone, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions
and pesto mayo - 8.99 Hot Ham and Cheese Thinly sliced ham, provolone, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and
mayo - 8.99 Turkey Sandwich Sliced turkey, provolone, served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and
mayo - 8.99 Italian Beef
Thin sliced Italian beef and provolone. Served with sweet peppers or spicy giardiniera and au jus - 8.99
Meatball Sub Our house made meatballs served inside our baked garlic cheese bread
and topped with red sauce and parmesan cheese - 8.99 Chicken Parmesan Hand breaded chicken breast topped with red sauce, provolone and
parmesan cheese - 8.99 Chicken Salad Sandwich House made chicken salad with halved grapes, pecans, celery, served
on large croissant with romaine - 8.99 Veggie Sandwich Tomatoes, onions, black olives and roasted peppers sautéed with garlic
and topped with red sauce and provolone cheese - 8.99 Italian Sausage Sandwich Hill made Italian sausage, topped with peppers, onions, provolone
cheese, served with red sauce - 8.99
602 East W 3rd St, Alton, IL 62002 618.433.9999
Present this coupon and receive a free order of cheese bread.
