Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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September 2, 2007
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH The picnic has past and was a tremendous success. We succeeded in moving into the $60,000 bracket-- $63,000 from the initial report of last Sunday. God was very good to us with beautiful weather, a great crowd in attendance, superb cooperation from all of our parishioners in setting up stands, preparing for the picnic, and operating the picnic. Our Saturday morning turnout of workers was tremendous, and took away much of the usual stress that morning. Many thanks to all of the youth who responded to work throughout the week and gained service hours. Many thanks also to the “clean-up” workers who did such a great and speedy job. We can now all rest, and await the report from the finance people. There is longevity in many phases of our picnic operation. Harold Knoth informed me that he, his family and relatives, and friends have been frying chicken for the picnic for about forty-two years—well before I came to Mascoutah. They started out frying for the KC Chicken and Beer Dances, and Fr. Giesen asked them to fry for the picnic. They started out, so he told me, with about twenty-five small fryers, and have progressed to the large production fryers they now use. Mary Lou Schlueter has been working in, and managing the “Carry Out” dinner line for over thirty years. Many others have been working in various positions since I can remember. We are grateful to the dedication of all of these people who give so generously of their time. For some, it is a challenge to give up and make room for someone else; for many, it is a challenge to step forward and assume responsibility in these many tasks. However, for all of us, we need to use our God-given talents to God’s work—building the family of Christ in Holy Childhood Parish and always looking to the future, whether we are here or not. Monday is Labor Day, and the so-called END of summer. Take time to thank God for all the good happenings of this past summer, and even for the challenges that helped one to grow. Take a bit of time to count the blessings of this past summer, and share these special times with your family and friends. God is good, and He loves each one of us in a very special manner. Our Mascoutah Community “MAKE-UP” blood drive will be this coming Saturday, from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. If you could not make it this past Thursday, please come Saturday. I was talking with the Red Cross Rep this past Tuesday, and she informed me that there was a real shortage of blood—over 400 units in the St. Louis area alone. We can’t do all of that, but we can make sure that our drive is successful, and fill our share. Please take the time and care! When you give blood, you save someone’s life; maybe even three persons' lives. Attending religious instructions is not an option—it is an obligation! We are called to love God above all things, and our neighbor as ourselves—words from Jesus Himself. Our religious instructions help us to fulfill this mandate by showing us how to know God, love God, and to serve God. Heaven is not a guarantee, but eternity is assured forever!
DINNER AUCTION The Dinner Auction has been a tremendous asset to Holy Childhood School. Mark your calendars for October 13th. We need you! We need you to purchase tickets and invite your friends also. We need individual donations, company donations, and volunteers to make this a success. It can only happen if you become a part of the Dinner Auction. To volunteer, donate items or services, or purchase tickets call Mary Moll @ 566-2300. HOLY CHILDHOOD BOY SCOUT TROOP 57 will be selling popcorn after Masses the weekend of September 8th & 9th. We encourage you to support our scout troop by buying some tasty treats from them after the service! LIFE LINE SCREENING Holy Childhood Parish is hosting a Life Line Screening on Monday, October 1st in the parish center. Life Line Screening will be performing ultrasound tests for stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and osteoporosis. You must call 1-800-324-1851 to pre-register. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN produces a variety of programming that educates, entertains and inspires the faithful. Visit www.CatholicCommunicationsCapaign.org and see all the programming that the CCC has to offer. The CCC collection on September 9th is crucial and much appreciated. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBERS The KCs are now holding an attendance drawing at their monthly meeting. Drawing starts at $100 and will increase by the number of members present if no winner that month. You must be present to win. You can not win if you do not show up so mark your calendars...2nd Thursday of each month at 8 PM. Come on out to a meeting, share in our fraternity, learn what is happening in the KCs and maybe go home with a little extra cash. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PICNIC AND PIG ROAST The Knights will hold their annual picnic on September 15th. This year the picnic will be held at Bob Holdener's Club House. All members are encouraged to gather their families together and come on out for a great day of fun and fellowship. This picnic is not just for members...all Holy Childhood families are welcome to come. We'd like to make a special invite to the spouses of our deceased members. The Knights will provide the meat (pig roast), plates, napkins, etc...all you need to bring is a side dish or dessert, your favorite beverage, and maybe some lawn chairs. Oh, and in case you were not aware, there is a pond for swimming so bring those swim suits if you are so inclined. The picnic will begin at 2 pm and plan to eat at 4 pm. For more information or directions call Jim Pickard at 593-9519 or Rob Anstedt at 566-7718. THANKS to all who have purchased sesquicentennial shirts and souvenir plates. A limited amount of 8 in. plates are still available by calling Bob @ 566-7571 or Tom @ 566-8531. TO ALL MEN OF HOLY CHILDHOOD Our men's ministry will begin sessions on Sunday morning, September 9th, from 7 to 8 AM in the youth room, located downstairs in the parish center. Our sessions will be held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. A great way to reaffirm your faith, and strengthen your Christian principles. Coffee and juice provided. LITTLE FLOWER GIRLS CLUB If you are a girl from age 5-12 interested in growing in your faith through learning about saints, virtues, and fun, then Little Flowers is for you!! If you're interested in participating this year, please contact Susan Anderson at 746-4775 by September 3. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! The CYO would like to send out a huge thank you for everyone who supported us in our fundraising efforts! We raised over $3,000 for our NCYC trip! We would especially like to thank the following for their contributions: Tony's, Tom's Supermarket, Midtown Floral, Deb's by the Lake, Sax's, Belleville Wal-Mart, Cheryl Rasch with Longaberger and Msgr. Hartlein. Thank you all for your continued support of our youth! AND THE WINNER IS….. Winners from the Holy Childhood Parish Picnic Raffle were; $1000 winner- Dianne Tate, $500 winner-Henrietta Kramper, $250 winner-Pat Hund, $100 winner-Tina Nier and $50 winner-Elizabeth Schoeberle. Winners of the Special Quilt Raffle were; Quilt-Gerry Richter, Baby Quilt-Jana Bechtoldt, Pillow Cases-Jana Bechtoldt H.C.C.C.W. (Holy Childhood Council of Catholic Women) The Belleville Deanery churches will be hosting Belleville Fall Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Convention at St. Nicholas Church in O'Fallon, IL on October 10, 2007 from 8:45 AM to 2 PM. Catered by Schroeders, Council will pay $8; your cost is $5. (NO STEPS.) H.C.C.C.W. The Belleville Deanery Fall Meeting will be held at St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Fayetteville, IL on Wednesday, September 12th beginning at 8:30 AM and lunch at 11:30: $5. The council will pay your registration, you pay for your lunch. Speakers will be Fr. Dennis Voss and Deacon Don Dietz. Please call Kay Osborn 566-2203. ATTENTION H.C.C.C.W. MEMBERS! The Finance meeting has been moved to September 4th, from 9 to 11 AM in the parish center. The regular meeting will be held September 11th at 7 PM in the parish center. The program will begin at 7 PM with a visit from Fr. Paul Wilhelm; business meeting will follow.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"Could you not then watch
one hour with me?" "Sometimes we limit God's help by telling Him how to help us. Rather we should say, 'Lord, I need your help. Please help me in the best way You can, in the way You know is best for me.' Whatever it is we need, we can offer it up to God and let Him work it out for us; let Him be our consolation our source of hope; let Him give us strength and courage." Visit our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration every Tuesday following the 8 AM Mass until 7 PM, and on Saturday from 9-10 AM. If you would like to commit to a specific hour to pray on Tuesdays, please call Mary Ellen Mueller at 566-9529.
Mass Intentions
Tuesday, September 4
Wednesday, September 5
Thursday, September 6
Friday, September 7
Saturday, September 8
Sunday, September 9
TITHE
FOR August 26, 2007
MONDAY, September 3, LABOR DAY
TUESDAY, September 4
WEDNESDAY, September 5
THURSDAY, September 6
FRIDAY, September 7
SATURDAY, September 8
SUNDAY, September 9
HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
WEB SITE: holychildhoodschool.com Thank you and God bless you for all those who were able to set up, work at the picnic and take down on Sunday. We were blessed with great weather. Many parishioners, parents, faculty, staff and students helped make it successful. One lady from out of town told me the quilts were the most beautiful she had seen. Thanks to those ladies who put in many hours in making the quilts. For those who were chair people thank you. It is sometimes a thankless job but it went well. The food was great and it was a wonderful evening. It is a great time to meet and get to know new people. Deacon Ron Karcher DINNER AUCTION The Dinner Auction has been a tremendous asset to Holy Childhood School. We need you! We need you to purchase tickets and invite your friends also. We need individual donations, company donations, and volunteers to make this a success. It can only happen if you become a part of the Dinner Auction. To volunteer, donate items or services, or purchase tickets call Mary Moll @ 566-2300.
PSR begins on September 9th at 9:00 AM. Registration will be available that morning beginning at 8:00 AM. REMINDER: Catechist meeting on September 5th in the Parish Center at 6:30 PM.
Mark your calendars 9/01-03 TEC in Sparta for Juniors and Seniors. 9/05 7:00 PM Meeting-World Youth Day money due ($17)
FESTIVAL OF FAITHS AND CULTURES at Our Lady of the Snows on Saturday, September 8th from 10 AM to 8 PM. Celebrate People...Celebrate Peace at this unique festival, highlighting the multitude of cultures and faiths of our area. The day includes performances, food & gift booths, and exhibits. For more information, contact the Shrine at 618-397-6700. SPECIAL EDUCATION RELIGION CLASSES will begin Tuesday, September 11th at the Academy at St. Mary's. Class time is from 7 to 8 PM every Tuesday evening in the school basement, handicap accessible. Students should be at least 8 years old to attend. For more information call Donna or Bill Schaab 277-8444 or the St. Mary's rectory 233-2391. EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS MASS On Friday, September 14th is Feast Day of Exaltation of the Holy Cross Friday, and will be celebrated at 3 PM. Mass of honor of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ at the church of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville. Consecration will take during the Mass, followed by Exposition/Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, devotional prayers and Benediction. The Chaplet of the Precious Blood will be provided with Tri-folder, which contains minimum devotional daily prayers. (Donations will be appreciated to provide for the Chaplets and the Devotional Tri-folder). THE 138TH ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC OF ST JOSEPH CHURCH will be held on Friday & Saturday, September 7th & 8th, at the Freeburg Recreation Park, 300 East Hill Street. On Friday evening our "fish fry" will be held from 4 to 9 PM. Music will be provided by Johnny Guitar and Friends. On Saturday we will celebrate Mass at 4 PM at the recreation park. Our delicious "chicken dinner" will be served with seating at the park's covered pavilions starting at 4 PM. One of the largest bingos in southern Illinois will start at 6 PM with over 100 handmade quilts to be awarded as prizes. Kids' games, whole hog sausage sandwiches, hamburgers, lots of cakes, pies, funnel cakes and ice cream. CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH in Shiloh, IL, "All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet", Sunday, September 9th. Serving from 8-11 AM, in the Corpus Christi Parish Center. Featuring; Bacon, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, French Toast Sticks, Biscuits & Gravy, Fried Potatoes, Fruit, Pastry and Drink. Cost is $6 per adult, $2.50 per child ages 6-12 and under 6 free. ST. JAMES CHURCH QUILT AND CASH BINGO on Sunday, September 9th at 1 PM in the Father Stephen Freund Parish Center. In conjunction with the bingo there will also be a Bake Sale, Basket Boutique and Raffle. Fried chicken dinners will be available prior to the start of the bingo. The doors open at 10:30 AM. FREE CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECK St. Elizabeth's Hospital Mother Child Center will be conducting a FREE child safety seat check on Saturday, September 15th from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Southern Illinois Heart Institute parking lot, behind the main hospital building. No appointments are necessary and participants are taken on a first come, first serve basis. Parents need to bring their vehicle, child safety seat, and child, to learn how to install their seat properly. The event is co-sponsored by State Farm Insurance Company, Southwestern Illinois Occupant Protection Resource Center and Illinois Safe Kids Coalition. ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH PICNIC Belleville IL on Saturday, September 15th from 4 PM to 12 AM. All you can eat chicken dinner starts at 2:30 PM, Mass at 4:30 PM, Quilt/Cash Bingo at 7 PM. Outside food and game booths, rides and live music! HOLY ROSARY QUILT BINGO on Sunday, September 16th. Get ready for the holidays! Half of the quilts will have a Christmas theme! Bingo begins at 1 PM. Doors open at 11 AM. Mexican food available. CHICKEN DINNER at St. Felicitas Church, Beaver Prairie, 13322 Church Road, Sunday, September 16th from 11 AM to 5 PM. The usual homemade bread, dressing, and desserts. Carry-outs available. Cafeteria style. Adults $8 and children 6-12 $4. Look for signs on New Rt. 50 west of Carlyle and on Rt. 127, six miles north of Carlyle. Newly remodeled for faster Carry-out Service. HEARTS 'N' HANDS QUILT GUILD PRESENTS QUILTS IN THE PARK 2007 on Friday, October 5th from 11 AM to 7 PM and Saturday, October 6th from 9 AM to 4 PM. Admission is $4. Featuring Judi Simmons, Long Arm Quilter, Over 200 quilts on display, Antique quilt bed turning, Demonstrations, Silent auction, Vendors, Raffle quilt drawing, Appraisals, Scissor Sharpening. Katy Cavins Community Center, 308 E 5th Street, O'Fallon, Illinois. For more information contact Rose Park at rosepark62269@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.heartsnhandsquilt.com
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