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 September is here, school has started, the parking lot is in fast action, and I am planning to take a couple of days fishing with my brother in Kentucky. I leave today, Sunday, and will be back on Tuesday. Hopefully, the weather will be great, the fish will be biting, and all of us, my brother included, will have a good time. Ed is 87 years old now, or young, depending on which way you want to look at him. We are not going to have too many more good years together, be it his health, or mine. So, we make the best of it as we can. Our minds may be still young, but our bodies tell us that we are getting older. Next Sunday, we will have our
music festival here at church, as part of our Sesquicentennial celebration. It Today, our Parish School of Religion (PSR) begins for this year. Classes are held in our school, starting at 9:00 A.M. and dismissing at 10:l5 A.M. In this way, the parent and student can attend the 8:00 AM Mass, and the student stays for PSR, or the student comes for PSR, and then joins their parent (s) for the 10:30 Mass. I really wish that it would happen that way always. Parental example is the best leader in the realm of religion. However, if it is not important for the parents to go to Mass, and to pray openly in front of their children, the children will get the wrong signal, and may become rebellious toward going to Mass, praying, or practicing their Catholic faith. This is true for all of our parents, whether they have their children in Holy Childhood School, or not. Children learn first and strongest from their parents! Many thanks to all those who have volunteered to help at our school and in the PSR program as teachers and helpers Everyone of us has been blessed by God with many gifts and talents to be used for the good of the Body of Christ—all of God’s people. Stewardship helps us to share these gifts with one another, and to enjoy the gifts of one another, and to help, and be helped, by one another. This is what we call teamwork! We can also call it Christ living in each one of us. Thank you for being God’s instruments! As you can well see, the front parking lot is coming together and taking shape. As I write this column, they hope to pour the concrete for the curb, sidewalk and gutter this week. There are many parts that still have to come together, such as another light column on the Main Street side of the lot, and underground wiring for future additions, besides the major jobs of driveways, and the island that will be part of the Main Street entrance. Then comes the “green space”, the “black-top” parking lot, stripping, ornamental fence, and some landscaping. We want it to look nice and to enhance the appearance of our church. We will need your help in the future in preserving it as an asset to our church. As the days pass, and the weeks roll by, we quickly approach the end of our anniversary celebrations. Pray that all goes well, and that our parish grows in faith, hope, and charity. We are a "pilgrim people", on our way to eternity—to heaven. Live your faith!
COME CELEBRATE! The different music ministries of Holy Childhood have agreed to help make the sesquicentennial year even more special by holding a "CELEBRATION OF CHRISTIAN MUSIC". Come hear the various musical groups and individuals who help make our Masses so beautiful perform music for us that may be different from what we normally hear in church, but is still "Christ-centered". This special performance will be held on September 16th at 6:30 PM in the church and should last about an hour. There will be a light reception following in the parish center. Don't miss this event! Come, relax, listen, enjoy. 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. 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. RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS The average Catholic sister, brother, or order priest remains in active ministry until age 74. Today, 37,870 women and men religious are past age 70 and need our help with the current high cost of living and health care. Please be generous in this collection of September 23rd. 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. 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. 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. 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. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! See how much fun the Catholic Church can be! Lighten Up!!! Whole-community celebration. It's hilarious and it's holy! On Wednesday, October 17th and Thursday, October 18th in church at 6:47 PM SHARP!! YES, 6:47 PM. Join Catholic Comedic Character-Actor Doug Brummel and his "cast of characters" for a spiritual adventure of a lifetime! You will be amazed how laughter and learning can go hand in hand during this whole-community celebration that celebrated the richness of our faith heritage! Rise and Shine folks, it's time to Lighten Up! Check out www.dougbrummel.com. Don’t miss it! Invite your friends! HCCCW will meet September 11th at 7 PM in the parish center. Will begin with a visit from Fr. Paul Wilhelm and follow with the business meeting.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"Could you not then watch one hour with me?" "If we do not allow anyone, not even Jesus, to console us, then we feel hopeless. We give up & our hope leaves us. If we go to Him and say, God, I am hopeless, this situation is hopeless, we free ourselves because we allow God to carry the burden. If we carry with us something that seems too heavy, too burdensome, then we can be sure we are carrying something God does not want us to carry." (Hope for the Journey, Fr. Jack Spadling). 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 11 8:00 AM People of the Parish Wednesday, September 12 8:00 AM Edwin Haas Thursday, September 13 8:00 AM 1. Poor Souls of Purgatory 2. Ann Bramley Friday, September 14 8:00 AM Agnes Rothluebbers Saturday, September 15
5:30 PM 1. Susanne Gardner
2. Con & Kate Meehan
3. Herbert Helfrich
Sunday, September 16
8:00 AM L/D Arthur & Bernadine Kniepman Family
10:30 AM People of the parish
TITHE
FOR SEPTEMBER 2, 2007
MONDAY, September 10 TUESDAY, September 11
8:00 AM Mass (celebrant Fr. Paul Wilhelm) followed by
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 7:00 PM
9:00 AM & 6:30 PM Quilting
7:00 PM HCCCW-pc
WEDNESDAY, September 12
8:00 AM Mass
7:30 PM Choir Practice
THURSDAY, September 13 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting 8:00 PM KC's-pc FRIDAY, September 14 8:00 AM Mass SATURDAY, September 15
9:00 AM Adoration
2:00 PM Knight's of Columbus Picnic
4:30 PM Confessions
5:30 PM Mass
SUNDAY, September 16
8:00 AM Mass
9:00-10:15 AM PSR-hcs
10:30 AM Mass
6:30 PM Music concert in church with
reception following in parish center
HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
WEB SITE: holychildhoodschool.com Many times the question comes up, "Why do Catholics Do That?" or "I don't understand what is going on." Sometimes people of other faiths just want a better understanding of the Catholic faith. We will be having such a session on Thursday, September 13th at 7 PM in the school cafeteria. We invite all people of other faiths, parents and anyone who may have questions or just want to better understand the Catholic faith. It will be an enjoyable evening of questions, answers and discussion. Everyone is welcome! Deacon Ron Karcher SCRIPS - Gift Certificates - Going Shopping? You can purchase gift cards at Holy Childhood School for Kohl's, Penny's, Sears, Borders, Bed Bath & Beyond, Toys r Us, Bass Pro, Cabalas, Dillards's, Eddie Bauer, Home Depot, Limited, Gap, Old Navy, Macys, Lord and Taylor, Pier 1 Imports. We have these and many more. You pay face value. SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
11th 7:00 PM 4th grade band mtg.-music rm.
12th 6:30 PM Book Club-cafeteria
6:30 PM Computer committee mtg.- computer rm.
13th 7:00 PM "Why do Catholics Do That?"-cafeteria
14th K & 1st Apple Picking
15th Little Flowers-cafeteria
16th Little Flowers-cafeteria
6:30 PM 150th Anniversary music concert in church with reception following in pc.
Be near me, Lord Jesus. I ask you to stay close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in your tender care, and fit us for heaven to live with you there. Classes held Sundays from 9-10:15 AM-hcs
Mark your calendars 9/19 7-8:30 PM Meeting-yr
Annual Fall Harvest Blessing of the farm on Saturday, September 15th at 1PM at the farm property of John and Cheryl Funk and Family, 116 Royalton Road, Elkville, IL. Meredith Memorial Home, 16 S. Illinois St., Belleville will hosting an Open House on Sunday, September 9th. Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 PM in our beautiful Chapel and the Open House will follow from 2-4 PM. Please come tour our updated retirement facility and enjoy some refreshments with our staff and residents. 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. 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). 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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