FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH

Well, I am back from a whirlwind trip to California—my first trip to this state. I am sure that many of you
have never been to California, and say “so what?”. But it was a time for me to get away for some rest and
recreation. Fr. Hitpas is a good traveling partner. We drove over 1100 miles last week, crossing the state
from the coast to Yosemite, to Lake Tahoe, back to San Francisco, and then along the coast south. We visited
the Cathedral at San Francisco, built in 1974, and were greatly impressed by its architecture, size, simplicity
and functionality. I could have spent several hours more studying its design and how it was built. If
you go to San Francisco make sure you visit the Cathedral. It is great! At any rate, I am home again, and it
feels good.

Our parking lot in front of church is progressing well. I believe that by next Sunday, we will be parking on
the “black-top” surface, although it may not be striped yet, nor all of the landscaping and electrical work
done. To me, it is shaping up well! Thanks to all who have had a part in its construction!

We begin the month of October on Monday. October is dedicated to the recitation of the Rosary. With all
of the problems in our country, around the world, and in our own families, and if we believe that no prayer
goes unanswered, then I must ask each and every one of you to make this a special month of prayer. Please
say the Rosary every day, whether in your travels—to work, from work, on a trip, to the lake, from the lake,
at home, in bed, with the family gathered, wherever—pray the Rosary to Mary to intercede for all, for the
world, for peace, for respect of human life, for whatever intentions that you may have. We cannot blame
others for all the problems if we have not been a part of the solution. Indifference is a problem—period!
Being too busy is a problem—our priorities are not in right order! Not praying is like not needing God’s
help, or appreciating His blessings and forgiveness. If prayer can move mountains, as they say, then some
of us, or many of us, are not pulling our share or doing our part. We all need our God—we have to come to
Him! Pray to Mary to show us the way, and help us on the way!

Tuesday is the Feast of our Holy Guardian Angels. In all reality, when was the last time that we thought of
our Guardian Angel; or thank our Guardian Angel, our protector? God sends us divine protection to ward
off the temptations and assaults of the devil—a holy spirit to fight a fallen evil spirit. Thank God for the
gift, and try to become more conscious and appreciative of this divine help.

Next Sunday is Welcome Sunday. Make plans to meet after the Masses in the parish center, or in front of
church for coffee and donuts; meet new parishioners, or parishioners that you may never have met before,
or know. After all, our whole year of celebration of the Sesquicentennial has been to celebrate our past,
present, and future, which is given to us in the members of our parish as a family. We all need one another—
united we stand, divided we fall. Make the Body of Christ a top priority—not merely our personal
family and friends, but all who gather with us in prayer.

   Time Passing by Too Fast?
                    It's time to Lighten Up!
October 17th and 18th at
Holy Childhood Church

We are bringing the WHOLE COMMUNITY TOGETHER for an exciting celebration
of faith and family! This Celebration entitled "LIGHTEN UP!" promises to
lighten up our minds, bodies, and souls as we laugh, and to remind us of the richness
of our faith heritage!

The church's favorite funnyman, Doug Brummel, and his 'cast of characters' will
be leading us on a faith journey we won't soon forget! It truly is a Catholic Comedy
with a message for the whole family!

This two-night series will begin at 6:47 p.m. SHARP! Each night is different! Come
both nights! Refreshments too! So invite everyone you know to come to Holy
Childhood Church to Lighten Up! FREE Admission!

Check out www.dougbrummel.com

"When it comes to multi-generational ministry...there is no one better than
Doug Brummel"

Mike Patin, Former Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry, New Orleans, LA

		Like to Bake? Refreshments needed for Lighten Up! Celebration
		We need people who are able to assist with the baking and preparation of a variety of refreshment "goodies" to be served after the Parish Mission; Lighten Up! on Wednesday, October 17th and Thursday, October 18th. Please bring your favorite "goody" to share to the Parish Center by 4:00 PM on Wednesday and/or Thursday.

		PRAYERS NEEDED FOR OUR LIGHTEN UP! CELEBRATION!
		We need people who are able to assist with the baking and preparation of a variety of refreshment "goodies" to be served after the Parish Mission; Lighten Up! on Wednesday, October 17th and Thursday, October 18th. Please bring your favorite "goody" to share to the Parish Center by 4:00 PM on Wednesday and/or Thursday.

REFRESHER COURSE We have had three sessions on the Refresher Course (Internet Safety) required for all
parents who will be working with children for more than one hour a month. You must have the Initial Child Protection
Training (HCS @ Parish Center on October 24th at 7 PM, call school office to register). If you have not had
the Initial Training please sign up. You can take the Refresher Course online by going to www.diobelle.org and
then scroll down to the third item "2007-08 Child Protection Refresher Course". Just a reminder it may take some
time to download depending on the speed of your line. You can turn in the paperwork to our office.

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.

SWEET TOOTH BOOTH at the Dinner Auction October 13th - Whip up your favorite cookies, bars or cake and
bring it to the school cafeteria from 9 am to noon the morning of the auction. Please label your item and let us
know if it contains nuts (for those who may be allergic). We appreciate your help!

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.
Holy Childhood's Boy Scout Troop 57 and Cub Scout Pack 57 will take orders for popcorn before and after
weekend Masses between now and October 15th. Proceeds go toward troop and pack activities such as campouts.
Scouts will be easy to recognize in their uniforms. Please support them by ordering some tasty treats and
remember, popcorn makes a wonderful Christmas gift!

METRO-EAST LIFE CHAIN Join Holy Childhood on Sunday, October 7th for one hour from 2-3 PM as part of the
Metro-East Life Chain. Stand as a community witnessing to the truth that ABORTION KILLS CHILDREN, JESUS
FORGIVES AND HEALS and ADOPTION THE LOVING OPTION. Join us in this endeavor to raise the conscience
of our community on this important life issue. Sign up after Mass. For information call Sally Mueller at
277-0449.

BAPTISMAL CLASS for all parents, new and expectant, wanting to have their child baptized. The class will be
held on Sunday, October 14th, in the parish center from 2 to 3:30 PM. No registration required; you will sign in
upon arrival.

THE PASTORAL COUNCIL wants to reach out more. Do you know someone who needs God in their life? Help
us! Got ideas? Let us know what you, a fellow or future parishioner needs to improve or better fulfill their spirituality.
We are here to listen and to help. Call Karen Wobbe 618-566-2419 or write karen_wobbe@yahoo.com

OUR SINCERE & HEARTFELT THANKS Many thanks are in order to Newbold Toyota, Margaret Riley, fund raising
chairman and the Catholic Urban Programs Board, to the Sauget Family and the Gateway Grizziles; also, to all
who promoted the sale of raffle tickets and to those who purchased them. Thanks to everyone's efforts, a substantial
amount of money was raised for the CUP family of services in Metro East: the food pantry & Emergency services,
Holy Angels Shelter, the Family Center, Neighborhood Law office and Griffin Center programs. Special
thanks to Mr. Hap Burke of St. Louis, who held the winning ticket but disclaimed the prize in favor of CUP. As a
result we will be blessed with a top flight vehicle to be used to pick up food and other items donated for the poor.

"Prayer is opening our minds, our hearts and our ears to the love of the Lord,
Jesus Christ. It is not a practice of convincing God to see things our way; rather it is allowing
God to show us His way, allowing Him to change our hearts"
(Hope for the Journey, Fr. Jack Spalding).

Come to 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.

WEDDING BANNS

II Amanda Zimmermann & Jerry Schwartz

LECTORS
10/06 5:30 PM Joe Flannery
10/07 8:00 AM Kathi Bell
       10:30 AM Mary Wright

COMMENTATORS
10/06 5:30 PM Brianna Wienstroer
10/07 8:00 AM Jim Tomasewski
       10:30 AM Emily Schneider

ALTAR SERVERS
10/06 5:30 PM Sami Renth & Nick Mueth
10/07 8:00 AM Jerilyn Amann & Amanda Surmeier
       10:30 AM Amanda Elmore & Josh Elmore

MUSIC MINISTRY
10/06 5:30 PM Mary K Pritchett
10/07 8:00 AM Laura McGibney
       10:30 AM Ann Pace

GREETERS
10/06 5:30 PM Tom & Judy Schneider
10/07 8:00 AM Norma Reinneck & Jim Saffel
       10:30 AM Susie Surmeier & Children

BREAKING OPEN THE WORD
10/07 10:30 AM Mary Elmore & Dawn Pace

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
10/06 5:30 PM (H) Joanna Lewis
                          Freda Moll
                          Cathy Petz
                          Dee Bechtoldt
10/07 8:00 AM James Cornman
                     Kathy Hopfinger
                     Jane Veith
                     Alethea Paradis
                     Colleen Hopp
       10:30 AM (H) Barb Lembke
                     (C) Katie Renth
                          Dolores Dauber
                          David Flach
                          Diane Flach
                          Diane Hobbs

NURSING HOME MINISTRY
10/05 Grange: Fr. Hartlein
10/05 Marka:  Fr. Hartlein

TRAVELING CHALICE
09/23-10/05 George & Debbie Harne
10/07-10/19 Bob & Bryan Hayden

MEALS-ON-WHEELS
10/03 Laura Stookey & Frances Wilhelm
             Lolly Mueth & Thiry Cameron

NURSING HOME VISITORS
Week of 10/30:
Grange: Mary Ellen Mueller & Sally Mueller
MarKa:  Ruth Forsyth & Pat Bowker

Tuesday, October 2
8:00 AM Harvey & Ophelia Groennert

Wednesday, October 3
L/D Louis Wilhelm Family

Thursday, October 4
Margaret & Arthur Hopfinger

Friday, October 5
8:00 AM Larry Moll

Saturday, October 6
5:30 PM 1. Herbert Helfrich
                                     2. JoAnn Funk Family In Thanksgiving
              3. Danielle Anderson

Sunday, October 7
8:00 AM People of the parish
        10:30 AM 1. L/D Henry Ribbing Family
                             2. L/D Siegel & Schwagel Familes
            3. Norbert Friederich

MONDAY, October 1
                  8:15 am-4:30 pm Life Line Screening-pc
                                           (must pre-register)

TUESDAY, October 2
                                  8:00 AM Mass followed by Adoration of the
                                                        Blessed Sacrament until 7:00 PM
             9:00 AM & 6:30 PM Quilting
1:30 PM SVDP-pc
  6:30 PM HOPE-hcs
           8:00 PM Athletic cmt-hcs

WEDNESDAY, October 3
8:00 AM Mass
           7:30 PM Choir Practice

THURSDAY, October 4
8:00 AM Mass
   9:00 AM Quilting
                 7:00 PM Welcome Cmt.-pc

FRIDAY, October 5
8:00 AM Mass
First Friday Communion calls by Father

SATURDAY, October 6
        9:00 AM Mass of Anointing
4:30 PM Confessions
                     5:30 PM Mass Scouts Popcorn Sales

SUNDAY, October 7, RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY
      8:00 AM Mass Scouts Popcorn Sales
NO PSR
    10:30 AM Mass Scouts Popcorn Sales
11:45 AM Michael Surbeck Baptism

OCTOBER CALENDAR:
10/01 Month of the Rosary
10/03 5:15 PM Confirmation Rally @ Shrine
10/04 6:00 PM CSM
10/05 3:00 PM Math/Science Club

COMPUTERS As we continue to upgrade our computers, we will have an excess of old computers
and monitors. If you are interested in one, please call the school office and we will keep your
name until we have some available.

ROSARY
10/7 A Living Rosary will be held in the rose garden east of the Cathedral in Belleville at 4 PM.
10/13 Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima - There will be Rosary at Althoff at 12:00 on the parking lot.
10/18 2:00 PM Holy Childhood School Rosary in front of Shrine between church and rectory
                    (if weather is bad we will move into church)

NEEDED: Girls' Basketball Coach for 5th & 6th grade. If interested, contact David Dauber @ 618-531-0531

10/3 - 7:00 pm meeting GUEST SPEAKER

MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST on Tuesday, October 9th, 7:30 to 9 AM at the New Agriculture
Building Center in Scheve Park. For tickets or information call Tom Norrenberns at 566-8531.

QUILT & CASH BINGO & RAFFLE Knights of Columbus Hall, Dubois, IL on Sunday October 14th.
Sponsored by St. Theresa's Sodality of St. Charles Church. Doors open at 12 PM, Games begin at 1 PM.
PAPER CARDS Refreshments will be available.

YOU ARE INVITED to St. Dominic Parish's 42nd annual RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE. Sale will be
held at St. Dominic's parish center on Thursday, October 25th; New Hours! 5 to 9 PM; Friday, October
26th 9AM to 8 PM; Saturday, October 27th 9 Am to 3 PM (all items 1/2 price on Sat.) and Sunday, October
28th from 9 AM to 3 PM. ($2 per brown bag on Sunday). (Except jewelry & specialty items). Lunch will
be available.

CANDY DAY SALES The Mascoutah Evening Lions Club will be conducting their annual Candy Day
Sales on Friday and Saturday, October 5th & 6th. Our community will benefit through local projects like
infant and adult screenings, diabetic eye screens, and other worthwhile services to help others in need in
our community. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

CRAFTERS WANTED for the Academy at St. Mary's Craft Show, Saturday, November 17th. Contact
Judy Bush at 277-2859.

NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS Spirituality for the Catholic Church in the
21st Century. Saturday, October 27, 2007 9 AM - 3 PM. The focus of this conference is the Church's invitation
to consider and to renew our faith and our call to follow Jesus in the 21st Century. Cost $25 (lunch
included). Call 618-394-6272 to register.

ST. MARY'S RUMMAGE SALE on Friday, October 12th from 4:30 to 8 PM and Saturday, October 13th
from 8 AM to 1 PM. Early Bird Admission $2, from 7-8 AM on Saturday only. Individual tables available
for a $15 fee for anyone interested in selling their own items. For more information contact Chris Coats,
235-7620.

FREE AND SIMPLE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING for men ages 40-70. Screening to be held at
Mascoutah Senior Center, Monday, October 22 from 9 to 11 AM. Call today to make an appointment for
your free PSA screening! St. Clair County Health Department 618-233-7703.