Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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January 20, 2008
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. 1/15/1929 - 4/4/1968
Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You Don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven played music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
When we let freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, "Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!" Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 2008
1/27 9:00 AM PSR-hcs
News IN OUR PARISH
ANNUAL LENTEN SPEAKER & SOUP SUPPER SERIES will begin on Monday, February 11th with Msgr. William Hitpas as the speaker. His topic will be "How to Make Lent Meaningful." On Monday, February 18th Msgr. Carl Scherrer will speak on "Forgiveness and the Sacrament of Reconciliation." and the third and final session will feature Fr. Elmar Mauer, OMI, whose talk is entitled "Alleluia People." We are fortunate to have three outstanding speakers. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend these sessions. Soup, bread, cookies and drinks will be served at 6:30 PM each evening in the parish center. The speakers will begin at 7:00 PM. See you there!
MUNCHKIN NIGHT FISH FRY Friday, January 25th, from 4 to 8 PM in the Holy Childhood School cafeteria. Serving fish sandwiches and plates.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS are sponsoring a Free Throw tournament on Monday January 21st in the Holy Childhood school gym. Doors open at 12:30 PM, shooting begins at 1:00 PM. Boys and Girls ages 10 to 14. NO CHARGE. Questions call Rob Anstedt at 410.4595.
THANK YOU for all your prayers during my recent illness. I'm home and recovering. Nona Mogan.
BAPTISMAL CLASS a requirement for all parents wishing to have their child baptized. First time parents or anyone who wishes to have their child baptized and it's been two years since attending the class. Class will be held on Sunday, February 3rd from 2 to 3:30 PM in our parish center. No registration required, you will sign in when you arrive.
"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. 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!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS The Knights of Columbus will be serving breakfast on February 10th in the school cafeteria from 7 AM to Noon.
"That's My Pan" Pans are still available! The company has extended our Fundraiser to January 29, 2008. If you are interested please contact Dianne Surmeier 566-4926 or 304-4881. Thank you for your support!
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION "Could you not then watch one hour with me?"
"...Through the passion and death of Jesus an infinite ocean of mercy was made available for all of us. But God, who created us free, will not force anything on us, not even His mercy. He must wait for us to turn our sinfulness and ask: "Ask and it will be given to you...for everyone who asks receives." (Mt 7:7,8)
Pope John Paul II echoed this scriptural message with a new urgency for our own times: 'At no time...especially at a moment as critical as our own - can the church forget the prayer that is a cry for the mercy of God... the church has the right and the duty to appeal to the God of mercy with loud cries." (Rich in Mercy)
Jesus told St. Faustina "souls that make an appeal to My mercy delight Me... to such souls I grant even more graces than they ask." (Diary of St. Faustina)
Join your fellow parishioners in prayers at Eucharistic Adoration every Tuesday after the 8 AM Mass until 7 PM, and on Saturday from 9 to 10 AM. Come for any amount of time you would like to share with our Lord Contact Mary Ellen Mueller at 566-9529 if you can commit to a specific hour.
Mass Intentions
Tuesday, January 22, 8:00 AM Emma Feller
Wednesday, January 23, 8:00 AM NO MASS
Thursday, January 24, 8:00 AM NO MASS
Friday, January 25, 8:00 AM 1. Omar Ruiz 2. Doris Marsh
Saturday, January 26, 5:30 PM Emma Feller
Sunday, January 27, 8:00 AM Jessica & Kelli Uhl 10:30 AM People of the parish
TITHE FOR JANUARY 13, 2008 (estimate)
THIS COMING WEEK
MONDAY, January 21, Martin Luther King Day School & Rectory office Closed 7:00 PM Sesquicentennial meeting-pc
Tuesday, January 22, 8:00 AM Mass (Fr. Mauer) followed by Adoration until 7:00 PM 9:00 AM & 6:30 PM Quilting 7:00 PM Pastoral Council-pc
Wednesday, January 23, NO MASS 7:30 PM Choir practice
THURSDAY, January 24, NO MASS 9:00 AM Quilting 7:00 PM Stewardship meeting-pc
FRIDAY, January 25, 8:00 AM Mass (Fr. Blazine)
SATURDAY, January 26, 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass (Fr. Blazine)
SUNDAY, January 27, 8:00 AM Mass (Fr. Blazine) 9:00 AM PSR-hcs 10:30 AM Mass (Fr. Blazine)
HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
WEB SITE:
holychildhoodschool.com
There is a story about a high school graduation where people spoke and thanked everyone for what they had done for them. Applause followed. The last person to speak was the class valedictorian and as she came to the microphone she asked,” Mom and Dad, where are you?” Scanning the crowd and not finding them she repeated the question, “Where are you, mom and dad?” Two people stood up. Their daughter, beaming, said, "Audience I would like to introduce you to my parents. I have asked them to stand along with me because I would not be up here today had it not been for them. And now I would like everyone to give them a round of applause." They say everyone applauded and it seemed that parents everywhere were being honored.
Parenting. This most sacred duty cannot be understated. I am convinced, that a parent’s deeply rooted commitment to his or her children will launch them to new heights. The effort of parents and school to teach what is right, to teach that God is a part of their lives will bear fruit. The growth in our children’s souls will come to bloom before us as we stand looking on in appreciation. Catholic education at Holy Childhood School and in the home is as important now as it was 150 years ago. As parents, if you haven’t heard the applause yet you will hear it someday. Thank you for your commitment to Catholic education and the souls of your children.
Sincerely, Deacon Ron Karcher Principal – Holy Childhood School
Announcing Holy Childhood's Pre-school! Our 1/2 day preschool will be offered to 4 year olds on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and 3 year olds on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Holy Childhood parishioner, Mrs. Judy Schneider, will be the director. (We will be accepting applications for aides February 11th.) The funding for our preschool comes from the Dinner Auction, Annual Fund Drive and our Before and After Care program. Donations are always appreciated as we transform the art room to a preschool program and refurbish the boy's bathroom in the basement. We are looking for a children's kitchen set and workshop set. Open House will be March 11th at 7 PM. Mark your calendars!
JANUARY CALENDAR
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.
NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS 2008 Roundtable Series, January 29th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. "Life is Not Over" - Presenter: Fr. Richard Peddicord, O.P., Aquinas Inst. President. Join us for a discussion of how faith in Jesus allows believers to prepare for a "happy death" that leads to the joy of everlasting life. Cost: $20 (lunch included). Call 394-6272 for more information or to register.
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.
"Your're a Better Parent Than You Think" Parent Network (parentnetworkstl.org) of Catholic High Schools invites you to join us Thursday, February 7th at 7:00 PM at Christian Brothers College High School Gundaker Theatre to hear Dr. Ray Guarendi, Ph.D. speak about parenting your teenager. If you have ever been frustrated by the behavior of your teenage son or daughter, this talk is for you. Please join us to hear Dr. Ray, author of several books including, Good Discipline, Great Teens. Dr. Ray is a clinical psychologist and father of ten. He hosts a national radio program, The Doctor Is In, and is a regular guest on national TV and radio programs. An hour with Dr. Ray will give you new insight on topics like the importance of parental authority, effective discipline, family rules, teen attitudes towards adults, and the necessity of chores and responsibility.
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.
"Gather the people, notify the congregation and assemble the elders…" (Joel 2:16a). Yes! All of the faithful are invited to embrace the possibilities offered to us by Jesus Christ as Disciples of Hope. Please join us for "Seeds of Hope: A Lenten Journey" on Saturday, February 23rd, at Shryock Auditorium in Carbondale. Timeframe is 9 AM to 2 PM. Presenters include Rev. Ron Rolheiser, OMI, Rev. Godfrey Mullen, OSB and the Most Rev. Edward K. Braxton. There will be an outstanding team of musicians to guide us on this journey. For additional information, contact Patti Warner at 618-235-9601, Ext. 145; e-mail: pwarner@diobelle.org. Registration deadline is February 8th so the time to register is now. We hope you will join us!
Meredith Memorial Home, a diocesan owned retirement community located at 16 S Illinois St., Belleville, IL. offers three meals a day, laundry services, housecleaning, transportation to doctors' offices, shopping and Holy Mass is said daily. The Home is NOT an assisted living arrangement, residents must be able to move around on their own. For tours of the facility call 618-233-8780.
ALTHOFF CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL incoming Freshman registration on February 25th, 26th and 28th. Schedule your appointment today, 618-235-1100.
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