Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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January 13, 2008
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
The retreat this past week was very enlightening and enjoyable. On Tuesday night we had Reconciliation for all of those who so desired. Wednesday after Evening Prayer, we had the Anointing of the Sick and elderly, of which I could qualify on both accounts. I often think how often I anoint others, and with my own health conditions may receive the sacrament only once a year. I cannot anoint myself, and must ask another priest to do it. At any rate, it was great to receive the sacrament and the strength, both spiritual and physical that comes with it. Back to the retreat! Our retreat master, or leader, is a Benedictine monk from St. Meinrad, where I went to school. He was ordained the year after I was ordained. It was good to reminisce about some of the old professors, policies, liturgies, and all that is new. His topic was the Psalms in the daily prayers of the priest. Very good, insightful and very down to earth meaning for all of us! The Psalms of the O.T. are the prayers of the people, leaders, in time of joy and sorrow, in times of success and of trial to a God that loves his people and really cares for them. They are like conversations between the human pray-ers and his trust in a loving God. We never walk alone! In all that happens, God is present and the third member in action that we do, or any words that we say—always helping us, or wanting to help us. It is a very powerful concept about our relationship with our God, our life with our God, and our eternal goal with God. I want to grow from it so that I can help you grow in it.
Today, Sunday 13th, I will go to see my brother in Iowa, and will return on Friday, Jan 18th. Ed and Nell are 87 and 88 years old respectively, and I know that we will not have too many more years to share. Since this is winter time and their travel can be stymied by snow and weather (they have 12 inches of snow on the ground now), I figured that if I would go and visit with them, I might warm things up—have some fun. I did not get to go see them last year, and they made the trip to go fishing in September.
From Monday, Jan 21 to Thursday, Jan. 3l, I will be in Arizona with some old friends, and then with Fr. Bill Hitpas—we will come back together. Some might take issue that I will be gone these 14 days for some rest and recreation. I only took one week last year when I went to California, and usually do not take my weekly day off (Monday) because there always seems to be something to do. At the present time, I feel both physically, mentally, and emotionally that I need to take some time for myself and for your sakes also. I honestly feel tired and drained, and that is not good for me. So pray for me that I have a great and safe rest.
Lent begins on Wednesday, February 6th—the first full week of February. I will have a Lenten letter and the “The Little Black Book”—Lenten prayers and meditations, mailed to you in the next couple days. Take time to find the love God has for each of you during this Lent! Take time to talk to Him in prayer and the sacraments! God loves you!
In February, the Diocese conducts its annual CATHOLIC SERVICES AND MISSION APPEAL. Last year we went over our goal, and I hope that we will do that again this year. We are making possible the spread of our faith in our diocese, and the helping of so many children through education, special care, and religious education. We also help the spread of faith to adults in poverty areas, prisons, special homes, nursing homes and hospitals. God has been so good to all of us! We want others to find this out in their lives, change their lives by it, pass it on, and change the world. Please make plans to support this tremendous program to the best of your ability. Coming soon in February!
January 2008
1/06 9:00 AM PSR-hcs 1/13 9:00 AM PSR-hcs 1/20 NO PSR 1/27 9:00 AM PSR-hcs
Reminder: NO PSR on Sunday January 20th for Martin Luther King day
News IN OUR PARISH
RETREAT FOR FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES Coming up January 26-27, there will be a Quest experience held at St. Theresa's Parish in Belleville, IL. Learn more about your faith relationship with God, others and yourself. For more information or an application contact Ron Hulliung or Kathy Renth. Deadline for application is Sunday January 20th, cost is $30.
ARE YOU READY for a relaxing weekend of peace, quiet, good food, and spiritual nourishment? Take some time with your loving God, and join your friends for your Parish Retreat for men at King's House Retreat and Renewal Center in Belleville, IL. The retreat date is January 18-20. Contact your Parish Captain Ben Mueller at 566-2974 for further information or to register.
VOCATIONS! How can we plant the seeds for vocations in our parish? If you would like to be a part of this process through prayer and planning, please contact George Harne at gaharne@gmail.com.
ANNUAL LENTEN SPEAKER & SOUP SUPPER SERIES is scheduled to begin Monday, February 11th and continuing on February 18th and concluding on February 25th. The series will be held in the parish center. Watch the bulletin for further information.
"CARING FOR CHRIS" Chris Berry, a parishioner and former student of Holy Childhood School, as well as former member of the youth group is serving in Iraq. The youth group is sponsoring a "Caring for Chris" campaign for Chris and his fellow soldiers. There will be boxes at the exits of each door if you would like to make a donation for this cause. If you would like to make a financial contribution to help offset the cost of shipping and handling please use an envelope marked "Attention CYO" or "Caring for Chris" and place in collection basket or contact one of the youth ministers. This campaign will run from January 19th to February 18th. Requested items: AT & T cards (the only ones they can use), Wet Wipes, tooth brushes, hand cream, antibacterial soaps/hand sanitizer, candy (gum, M&M's, snacks, hard candy, etc.)
ORDER YOUR PARISH HISTORY BOOK NOW- $10 EACH The Sesquicentennial committee proudly announces that the history of the parish will soon be available in print. The book is titled "Celebrating Our Faith" and is a 216 page look at the varied and colorful history of Holy Childhood of Jesus from the early 1800s and Mascoutah's earliest beginnings through our closing Mass on November 18, 2007. It includes many pictures, b&w and color. It also includes the names of all registered parishioners today --so YOU are in this book. It is a great keepsake not only of the Sesquicentennial celebration, but also of the growth of the Catholic faith in Mascoutah. You may wish to order several of these for your children to have in the future. Look for order forms in the pews until January 27th. Drop them in the collection basket or mail to the rectory. Books are expected to be available in mid-February. Pay at the time you receive the books. If you ordered yours at the banquet, we have your order. Thanks!!
Faith is both caught and taught! Are you looking for resources to help you pass your faith on to your children? Would you like to learn more about how other families in the parish are doing this? Then visit the new website designed for the families of our parish, by families of our parish, "Domestic Church" (http://domesticchurch.wordpress.com). Please visit and let us know what you think (gaharne@gmail.com) and share the resources that you are using in your own families.
CONGRATULATIONS to Ben and Kathryn Baechle, this month's HCCCW's Bi-monthly quilt winner.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS The Knights of Columbus will be serving breakfast on February 10th in the school cafeteria from 7 AM to Noon.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION "Could you not then watch one hour with me?"
"...The message of mercy is that God loves us - all of us, no matter how great our sins. He wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow - through us to others." The Divine Mercy by Fr. Seraphin Michalendo, MIC.
Receive His mercy at Eucharistic Adoration every Tuesday after the 8 AM Mass until 7 PM and on Saturday from 9 to 10 AM.
Contact Mary Ellen Mueller at 566-9529 if you can commit to a specific hour.
Mass Intentions
Tuesday, January 15, 8:00 AM Donald Muren Sr.
Wednesday, January 16, 8:00 AM NO MASS
Thursday, January 17, 8:00 AM NO MASS
Friday, January 18, 8:00 AM Emma Feller
Saturday, January 19, 5:30 PM Msgr. Lombardo
Sunday, January 20, 8:00 AM People of the parish 10:30 AM 1. Fr. Venegoni 2. Joseph & Dolores Bechtoldt-61st Anniv.
TITHE FOR JANUARY 6, 2008 (estimate)
THIS COMING WEEK
MONDAY, January 14
Tuesday, January 15, 8:00 AM Mass (Fr. Mauer) followed by Adoration until 7:00 PM 9:00 AM & 6:30 PM Quilting
Wednesday, January 16, NO MASS 7:30 PM Choir practice
THURSDAY, January 17, NO MASS 9:00 AM Quilting 7:00 PM School Board-hcs
FRIDAY, January 18, 8:00 AM Mass
SATURDAY, January 19, 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass
SUNDAY, January 20, 8:00 AM Mass NO PSR 10:30 AM Mass
HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
WEB SITE:
holychildhoodschool.com
Humor from children:
In the beginning, God split the Adam and made Eve. Adam and Eve were naked, but they weren’t embarrassed because mirrors hadn’t been invented yet.
Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating one bad apple, so they were driven from the Garden of Eden. Not sure what they were driven in though, because cars didn’t exist then.
Adam and Eve had a son Cain who hated his brother as long as he was Abel.
Noah built a large boat and put his family and some animals and pears on it. He asked other people to join him, but they said they would have to take a rain check.
A long time later, Jesus was born. Jesus was a great man and the world’s Savior. He healed many leopards and even preached to some Germans on the Mount. Deacon Ron Karcher Principal- Holy Childhood School
JANUARY CALENDAR
THE BEST SPEAKER YOU'LL HEAR ALL YEAR!!
Matthew Kelly:
EVERYONE IS INVITED to attend a Pro-Life Mass on Saturday, January 19th at 8:15 AM at St. Mary's Church, 1706 W. Main St. This Mass, Rosary and blessing is in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade (January 21, 1973).
QUILT BINGO at St. Augustine's in Breese on Sunday, January 20th. BINGO at 2:00 PM, 24 quilt games and 50/50 game, cash for doubles, quilt raffle. No one under 18 years can play. Bingo license #B-3577. Fried Chicken Lunch from 11 AM to 1 PM, Adults $6, Children $3 and under 6 yrs free. "Smoke Free Parish"
BABYSITTING WORKSHOP On Monday, January 21st from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in the Millennium Room. For girls and boys currently in 6th-8th grades. Curriculum will include; What to expect as a babysitter; Safety and First Aid; Age appropriate activities and much more. Cost is $25 per child and includes lunch. Enrollment is limited to 35 participants. No phone call reservations accepted. Registration is complete upon receipt of payment. For more information or to request a registration form, please call 618-234-2120, ext. 2099.
SH - BOOM The Althoff Alumni Association is sponsoring SH - BOOM performing the greatest hits of the 50's, 60's, & 70's on February 2, 2008 at the Althoff gymnasium from 8 until midnight. Tickets are $15.00. Please call 618-235-1124 for more information.
DINNER & DANCE A benefit for the American Cancer Society on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at St. Patrick's parish center in Ruma IL. $35 per person includes dinner, music, soda and 2 drink coupons. Reservations required by January 28th. Call Nancy Rahn 282-6559 or Jill Phegley 282-2985. Doors open at 5:30 Dinner served at 6:00 PM. Dance from 7:30 to 11 PM. Music by Flashback DJ Rexo. Sponsored by Relay For Life Team.
IN THE SECOND READING TODAY Paul sends greetings to those who have been consecrated in Christ Jesus. Your marriage was consecrated on your wedding day. Take time to reflect, renew and re-energize your marriage on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in this area is February 8th-10th. To register or for more information call 888-889-9963 or go online to www.aweekendofdiscovery.org.
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