Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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October 14, 2007
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH This weekend, on Saturday evening, we celebrate our parish school with another Dinner Auction. It is a fund raiser, and is also a “fun” raiser. Many people from outside our parish, as well as parishioners, come to this special dinner-auction to support our parish school. Bargains do happen, but for the most part, it is a time, especially during the oral auction, to help Holy Childhood School fulfill its commitment to the best religious and quality education that it can give to its students. The parish is grateful to all who worked so hard to make it a success—the planners, the set-up people, the contributors of items to be auctioned, the many people who come to make it successful by their bidding; and to the “clean-up” crew who work afterwards—to all of you, God bless you and thank you.! Our “Life-Chain” in Mascoutah had a nice turn-out of parishioners. I believe that we counted 44 persons who stood the hour in prayer as witness against abortion. It was a showing of faith in God’s rule over life from conception to death. We thank Jerry and Sally Mueller for arranging this event in Mascoutah. Next year, we hope to have many more parishioners, as well as members of other churches involved. This weekend on Sunday morning, we will have our enrollment ceremony for our Confirmation class at the 10:30 Mass. This is an important sacrament in the lives of our young people, as well as for all of us adults. The Holy Spirit comes in a special way to help us live our lives in such a way, as to witness Christ’s presence and goodness in our lives. It must be an on-going commitment to God, as we would want His commitment to be eternal. When was the last time you thought of your Confirmation and how it has affected your life? Is it still working in you, or been forgotten? Our mission begins this week. I hope that all of us want to become “more alive” in the spirit. God wants to help us! However, we have to be awake to the many ways He touches our lives, opens the door to our souls to let Him fill us with His love. None of us has died, or made it to heaven, yet. As much as we are concerned about our material and physical well being in retirement, we should be more concerned about our spiritual well-being in heaven. Come, and grow in the love of God! Next Sunday, we will have a blessing for all who are in the Small Christian Communities program. This will be done at each Mass, so that all involved can receive this special help to grow and share in their groups the gifts that God has poured out on them. May all of you involved in this program find great peace and joy in the Lord and one another. Our parking lot in front of church has been paved, and looks great! We have to keep trucks, busses, and trailers off of it, since it was not built for such weight. We also want to keep it as an attraction and enhancement to our church. If you see something amiss, and you can fix it, please do so. It belongs to all of the parishioners!
IT'S FINALLY HERE LIGHTEN UP! THIS WEEK!!! WHOLE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION October 17th and 18th at Holy Childhood Church
Is your family sick of running in different directions? Are you stressed out a bit? Does your faith-life need a little boost? Then gather your friends and family and Lighten Up! Join Catholic comedic character-actor, Doug Brummel, and his 'cast of characters' at 6:47 p.m. sharp!
Witness our whole community come together...all generations...to laugh & learn about the gift of faith and family! You won't believe your eyes as Doug transforms himself into a variety of 'characters' that are guaranteed to tickle your faith and nourish your soul! See what audiences around the country are raving about! Ever wish the comedy world would clean up its act? Well, this is what you have been praying for! You will never have so much fun learning about our Catholic faith!
Admission is free. A free-will offering will be available.
Check out www.dougbrummel.com. YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU CAME!
"Thanks so much Doug! As a dad, I really needed this. Thanks for supporting family life!" - Dad, Talmadge, Ohio
News IN OUR PARISH ATTENTION! The 2008 contribution envelopes are in! (located in the breezeway in numerical order, left to right.) Your contribution envelope number is the same as last year's. Please notify the rectory office if you cannot locate yours, your address is incorrect or any other concerns you may have. If you are not receiving contribution envelopes and would like to, just give us a call and we'll take care of you. Baptismal class for all parents, new and expectant, wanting to have their child baptized. The class will be held THIS afternoon, in the parish center from 2 to 3:30 PM. No registration required; you will sign in upon arrival. A great day is coming! Next Sunday, WORLD MISSION SUNDAY, our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, calls every Catholic to celebrate, at the Eucharist, our vocation to be missionary and to help the Missions. As Catholics around the world -here at home and in the Missions-gather at the Eucharist around the table of the Lord, let us...PRAY for the Church's worldwide mission, OFFER FINANCIAL HELP through the PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH for more than 1,150 dioceses in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands. Child protection 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 the school office. SHEPHERD SUNDAY The supply of food at the Concerned Christians Food Pantry has been decreasing steadily over the summer months, and there have been no big food drives during this time to restock the shelves. Donations of food also decreased during this time. The following are some of the most needed items at this time: sugar, vegetable oil, spaghetti sauce, sloppy joe mix, canned chili, saltine crackers, powdered milk. Thank you for helping the poor in our community. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Mascoutah's Meals on Wheels program. Prepared meals are collected from the Mascoutah Senior Center and delivered to the homebound. Our parish supports with volunteers who have a couple of hours a week to give back. Whatever time you can give will be much appreciated, even substituting would be a big help or volunteering for the 5th week months. Some of our volunteers do this over their lunch hour! If interested please call the rectory, 566-2958. Thank you!
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION "Could you not then watch one hour with me?"
"Many times when people say 'I just don't feel God's presence anymore,' my response is to quote a bumper sticker I saw which says: 'If you feel far from God, guess who moved?" (Until He Comes Again, Fr. Jack Spalding.)
The Lord is always ready. Take time to be with Him. Eucharistic Adoration is 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, October 16 8:00 AM Tony Kurkey
Wednesday, October 17 8:00 AM Robert Hopfinger
Thursday, October 18 8:00 AM L/D members of the Arnold & Lucille Waeltz Family
Friday, October 19 8:00 AM Art & Dorothy Mueth
Saturday, October 20 5:30 PM Donald Pritchett
Sunday, October 21 8:00 AM 1. Louis & Elsie Wombacher 2. L/D Ben Friederich Family 3. Norma Knapp 10:30 AM People of the parish
TITHE FOR OCTOBER 7, 2007
THIS COMING WEEK MONDAY, October 15
Tuesday, October 16, 8:00 AM Mass followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 7:00 PM 9:00 AM Quilting 6:30 PM Quilting
Wednesday, October 17, PARISH MISSION 8:00 AM Mass 6:47 PM Parish Mission presenting Doug Brummel's Lighten Up!-church Reception following in parish center
THURSDAY, October 18, PARISH MISSION 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting 6:47 PM Parish Mission presenting Doug Brummel's Lighten Up!-church Reception following in parish center
FRIDAY, October 19, 8:00 AM Mass 6:30 PM Little Flowers-hcs
SATURDAY, October 20, 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass
SUNDAY, October 21, 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM PSR-hcs 10:30 AM Mass
HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
WEB SITE: holychildhoodschool.com Gift certificates Did you know that we have iTunes ($15) in stock, Walgreens ($20), Burger King ($10), Subway ($10) besides many more retailers and restaurants. Stop or call the school office to purchase gift certificates for showers, birthdays, company rewards, college students, weddings, baptisms. Going out to eat? Our gift certificates are sold at face value, yet the school makes a small percentage on each one.
ROSARY 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).
Required parent guides "Growing In Love" can be picked up in the PSR office before and during class time.
Important notice All K-3rd grade students MUST be escorted to and from classes by a parent or guardian!
Parents are invited to the school meeting room for coffee and refreshments during class time between 9 & 10:15 AM.
OCTOBER CALENDAR
10/20 8:00 AM Mandatory NCYC meeting @ Mt. Vernon. Meet at HCS and we should be back @ 2:00 PM.
10/24 6:00 PM NCYC meeting. You must bring a parent. CYO meeting will follow from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. We will be watching Champions of Faith.
Free and simple prostrate 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.
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.
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.
Crafters wanted for the Academy at St. Mary's Craft Show, Saturday, November 17th. Contact Judy Bush at 277-2859.
The national alliance for the mentally ill of Madison County is sponsoring an education session on Friday, October 19th from 7 to 9 PM at SIUE. Wawbui Bahati, in a one-woman musical, will share her personal struggle with mental illness. This program is free and open to the public. For further information call: 798-9788.
Wurstmarkt Sunday, October 21, 2007, Whole Hog Pork Sausage & Roast Beef Dinners, serving from 10:30 AM to 6 PM in St. Bernard parish center. Cafeteria-style. Adults-$7.50, Children (6-12)-$3.50, Under 6-Free.
St. liborius parish wurstmarkt, Sunday, October 21 at the American Legion Hall, 7236 State Route 15, Saint Libory, IL. Dinners will be served from 11 AM to 6 PM.
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