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February 24, 2008
FATHER'S TWO-CENTS WORTH
Boy, time flies fast! This week has been filled with so many events honoring my birthday. As I told the group last Monday, the only reason I am still alive is that I have been able to dodge all of the bullets. In reality, the only reason that I am alive is that God still has some work for me to do and has been nursing me along all these years. I am grateful to God and to all of you for being so good to me, and helping me as much as you have. I believe, for the most part, we have all worked together and I thank you for all that you have done for me and the parish. I want to thank all who sent cards and gifts, and who gave in that secret Sunday collection when I was away in January. I now have a GPS, (electronic directional system) that should keep me from being lost and finding my way to places I have no idea how to arrive at (here on earth only). The HCCCW gave me a lap blanket to keep me warm when I am resting in my chair. They must have thought that I am getting old and decrepit. I will say that this was probably my happiest birthday that I can ever remember, due to your kindness. It happens only once in your lifetime! Thank you, and may God bless all of you!
Monday, we again have our Soup Supper and Speaker Series with Fr. Elmar Mauer. Boy, for those of you who missed last week’s talk with Msgr. Scherrer, you missed a great opportunity to grow in appreciation of God’s gifts of forgiveness and reconciliation. I learned much, and found new insights into the blessings of this sacrament, even if we have not major, or mortal sin. All of the talks are to help us grow in the love of God. When we feel that we do not need to grow anymore, then we start to die like in the plants of nature all around us. We must keep growing or we will wither into complacency.
A reminder that our Community Red Cross Blood Drive will be Thursday, March 6th. There is always a need for blood in our system, and with so many sick during this time of the year, there is a shortage of donors and a greater need for blood. If you can give blood, even if you have not done so for some time, please try to come and give blood. You are saving someone’s life when you give blood. Invite another person to come with you, or tell a friend, or anyone, that this is the greatest personal gift they can give in any area.
Thanks to all who made a commitment to the Diocesan Services and Ministry Appeal last weekend. We received 92 responses with a pledge/gift of $15,548. Our goal is 253 donors and a goal of $38,734.00. Like I said before, the DSMA brings the love and helping hand of the Body of Christ, our Church, to large numbers of people all over our Diocese of Belleville. It makes possible services and ministry to our parish and to all of the parishes and missions of Southern Illinois so that souls can be saved, youth and adults can be educated in the faith, and those in great need can be ministered to. Through the work of Catholic Services and Mission Appeal, we make possible the loving care of Christ to His people. Please be part of this great endeavor by your financial support.
Please pray for all of the sick, and for their doctors and health care persons who work to bring them back to health. Pray for those who have been hurt by violence and war. Pray for peace, and the justice that is necessary to bring peace and healing and forgiveness. We may not have been touched so far. That is no assurance that it cannot happen to us. Do unto others as you have them do for you!
Announcement for Parents PSR will be collecting dry goods for the Food Pantry as a Lenten service project. The 8th grade will be heading up this project and will be responsible for collecting and assigning items to each grade. The food pantry is in need of paper towels, tooth paste & brushes, dish soap, face soap, toilet paper, lotion, shampoo, etc. PSR will be collecting these items during the six weeks of Lent. Thank you for your help.
Mark your Calendar: 2/24 9:00 am PSR-hcs 2/24 9:15am Penance Service for 3rd & 4th grades
News IN OUR PARISH
SPECIAL INVITATION On Monday evening, February 25th, Fr. Elmar Mauer will be here at Holy Childhood as the keynote speaker for our Soup and Speakers Series. His topic will be "Alleluia People." Fr. Mauer often comments on how much he enjoys coming to our parish for Mass and other activities. So, lets have a large crowd on hand for his talk! Soup will be served at 6:30 PM and Fr. Mauer will speak at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome -- Bring a friend -- see you there.
Vatican International Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles In His Mercy, God has shown us the flesh and blood of Jesus through Eucharistic miracles. Come see 126 Vatican authenticated miracles of the world. This walk-through exhibit will be available for viewing here at Holy Childhood on Saturday, March 8th from 2-7 PM and Sunday from 8 AM to 1 PM. Volunteers are needed to help set-up, take-down, and to stay with the exhibit during public viewing times. If interested please contact Susan Anderson at 746-4775. - Calling all men! The 2008 Catholic Men for Christ conference for the Archdiocese of St. Louis will take place on Saturday, March 15th and will feature dynamic speakers, including Richard Lane and Deacon Alex Jones. The church has chartered a bus to go to and from the conference. The conference is open to all men high school aged and older, and if fathers bring their sons, the sons get in free! Please register by mailing the registration form to the church or by contacting Bill Huff, 566-4357, George Harne, 566-9362, or Tom Norrenberns, 566-8531. For more details, you can also visit www.catholicmenforchrist.com.
WOMEN'S RETREAT Can you recall the last time you had a moment for yourself?...To Think...To Pray...To Relax...To be Quiet…? Now is the time to do something for yourself and God. Come with other women from our parish for the women's retreat on March 28-30. Join us for a time of rest, renewal, and spiritual nourishment at King's House Retreat and Renewal Center in Belleville. Contact Mary Elmore at 566-7315 for further information or to register.
REMINDER From the Bi Monthly Quilt Raffle, sponsored by the Holy Childhood Council of Catholic Women. Sold or unsold tickets can be turned in by way of the collection basket, or drop off at the rectory. Additional tickets are available at all entrances of the church. Or call Lorraine Wuebbels 566-4126 or Pat Fletcher 566-9570.
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 a new website designed for the families of our parish, by families of our parish. "Domestic Church" (http://domesticchurch.wordpress.com). On this new site you will find resources and encouragement to help us live-out our faith in our families and help our children to grow-up in their faith and make it their own. The site includes resources for children and teens as well as parents. Please visit, let us know what you think. (gaharne@gmail.com) and share the resource that you are using in your own families.
AN INVITATION TO PRAYER Recently, a number of families in the parish have been getting together to pray the rosary. This usually takes about twenty minutes and then we have some snacks while the children play. It's been good for the children as well as the adults. We would love to have more families join us. (We have "cheat sheets" with the prayers and can share some of our extra rosaries.) To find out more about where we will be meeting next and when, email Tiffany Wright at tiff_wright75@yahoo.com.
ATTENTION FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES coming up March 8-9, there will be a Quest experience held at St. Dominic parish in Breese, IL. For more information/application contact Ron Hulliung or Kathy Renth.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION "Could you not then watch one hour with me?"
Holy Eucharist, as the great Sacrament of Mercy, is where the Heart of Jesus overflows with mercy for all. "It is for them that the Blood and Water flowed from My Heart as from a fount overflowing with mercy. For them I dwell in the tabernacle as the King of Mercy" (Christ speaking to St. Faustina from the Diary)
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, February 26, 8:00 AM People of the parish
Wednesday, February 27, 8:00 AM Emma Feller 5:30 PM People of the parish
Thursday, February 28, 8:00 AM People of the parish
Friday, February 29, 8:00 AM Marie Rolves
Saturday, March 1, 5:30 PM Harvey & Ophelia Groennert
Sunday, March 2, 8:00 AM Dan & Rose Mueth 10:30 AM People of the parish
TITHE FOR February 17, 2008
THIS COMING WEEK
MONDAY, February 25, 6:00 PM Soup & Speaker Series-pc
Tuesday, February 26, 8:00 AM Mass followed by Adoration until 7:00 PM 9:00 AM Quilting & 6:30 PM Quilting 7:00 PM Pastoral Council-pc
Wednesday, February 27, 8:00 AM Mass 5:30 PM Mass 7:30 PM Choir
THURSDAY, February 28, 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting 7:00 PM Stewardship-pc
FRIDAY, February 29, 8:00 AM Mass 5:30 PM Stations of the cross
SATURDAY, March 1, 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass
SUNDAY, March 2 Welcome Sunday 8:00 &10:30 AM Masses 9:00 AM PSR-hcs 9:15 AM PSR Penance Service-5th & 6th grade
HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
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Johnny’s mother looked out the window and noticed him “playing church” with their three kittens. He had the kittens sitting in a row, and was preaching to them. She smiled and went about her work. A while later, she heard loud meowing and hissing and ran back to the open window to see Johnny baptizing the kittens in a tub of water. She called out, “Johnny, stop that! Those kittens are afraid of water!” Johnny looked up at her and said, “They should have thought about that before they joined my church.”
Church comes in many ways. Last weekend Mrs. Renth, Mrs. Hulliung, Mrs. Raben, parishioners, high school and college students met with the seventh and eighth graders for Luke 18. It is a great experience for the 7 & 8th graders and a real compliment to those who led the weekend that brings the Church to those students. Such experiences can have a great impact on the students who will be the future leaders in our church and society. Thanks to everyone who took the time to bring Jesus to them. God bless you.
Deacon Ron Karcher Principal
AFTER SCHOOL CARE Mrs. Chaffin is now home recovering. We are looking for someone who would be interested in doing After Care on a part-time basis. If interested, please contact the school office at 566-2922. This is a paid position.
Was your New Year's resolution to get organized? Holy Childhood Organization of Parents and Educators (HOPE) can help find a home for your unused treasures. HOPE is currently accepting donations for its 2nd annual Yard Sale which is scheduled for April 26, 2008. Parking spots will be available for those wishing to sell their own items. The cost is $15 a parking spot ($10 for each additional spot). Please contact Julie Mueth at 618-531-5027 or Linda Bishop at 618-973-8040 for more details.
Gift Certificates – Scrips - We now stock Lowes in $25 and $100 gift cards. We can also special order $500 and $1000 gift certificates. We also carry Tom’s Supermarket and Shop n Save along with Sams/Walmart and many, many other cards. Stop in the school office or send in an order with the money to the school office. 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. Open House will be March 11th at 7 PM. Mark your calendars!
FEBRUARY CALENDAR
February 27th 7:00 PM Meeting-yr
ATTENTION FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES Coming up March 8th & 9th there will be a Quest experience held at St. Dominic parish in Breese, IL. For more information/application contact Ron Hulliung or Kathy Renth.
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 2008 Roundtable Series, February 26th from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. "Consumer's Guide to Preaching: 10 Essential Tips for Every Hearer of the Word", Presenter: Fr. Greg Heille, O.P. 10 tips on how to get more out of a homily. Cost $20 (lunch included). Call 618-394-6272 for more information or to register.
St. Elizabeth's Hospital announces the addition of a Behavioral Healthcare Evaluation Center to its many services available to the community. The office is located on the main floor of the hospital in room 2300 and is open from 1-9 PM Monday through Friday. Anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, alcohol or drugs can be evaluated by a counselor at the Center. To schedule a free evaluation call 618-234-2120. ext. 1555. This line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential.
Deacon Formation Informational Meeting A second meeting will be held on Saturday, March 1st for those interested in learning more about becoming a deacon. The gathering will be held at 10 AM in Building 6 of the pastoral center, 2620 Lebanon Ave. in Belleville. Those with a serious interest in the diaconate should attend this important meeting. For more information contact Patti Warner 235-9601 or email pwarner@diobelle.org.
World Marriage Day Fill your marriage with life-giving water. Come hear the good news of all that your marriage can be. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in this area is April 11th to 13th. To register or for more information call 888-889-9963 or go online to www.aweekendofdiscovery.org.
Althoff Catholic High School incoming Freshman registration on February 25th, 26th and 28th. Schedule your appointment today, 618-235-1100.
QUILT BINGO St. Liborius Parish, on Sunday, March 2nd at the American Legion Hall, 7236 State Route 15 in St. Libory, IL. Starts at 1:30 PM, 24 games (12-Cash / 12-Quilts) One 50-50 game. Sandwiches/Desserts. Serving begins at 11 AM.
Annual Quilting Bee on Monday, March 3rd, 9:00 am till ?. St. Anthony parish hall, Lively Grove. "All you can eat" turkey dinner served. Come and get caught up on the news and join the fun!!
"An Irish Aire" Concert & Celebration featuring the World Champion St. Louis Irish Arts at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Shiloh, IL. Sunday March 9th at 7 PM. $10 admission includes refreshments and entertainment. Seating is limited. Reservations available by calling 632-7614.
Golden Egg Raffle St. Dominic church is having a Golden Egg Raffle with a grand prize of $20,000!!!!! Second prize is $5,000! And there will be 2 consolation prizes of $500 each. Only 2,000 tickets will be sold for $50 each. Drawing will be held on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008. To get your name entered in the raffle, send your name, address, and phone number along with $50 to St. Dominic Church, 493 North Second St., Breese, IL 62230. For more information, call St. Dominic parish office at 526-7746.
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