Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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April 6, 2008
FATHER'S TWO-CENTS WORTH
Today, we celebrate the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist for our second grade students. They, for the first time, will receive the Body and Blood of Jesus this afternoon at the 2:00 P.M. mass. They have been preparing well for this event in their classes. I hope the parents have been preparing equally well for themselves and their children. In the days ahead, they will depend on their family to bring them to church to receive the Eucharist, and to lead them to a growing and ever holy awareness of Jesus in their lives. Jesus told us that “unless we eat His body and drink His blood, we will not have life in us”. What a gift we have in the Eucharist! It is a shame that so many can pass it by as if they do not need it to grow spiritually. I hope that as a parish family, we can always be a tremendous example of God’s presence by our frequent and worthy reception of the Holy Eucharist.
We have put out “The Little White Book”, a sequel to the Blue Book and the Black Book, a daily spiritual reading, at the entrances of church. We did not mail these out since so many told me they do not use this particular issue. They are free for your taking and use. May the graces gained during this past Lent continue to grow in you as you use these books.
Thanks to all who came to clean church last Saturday. We could have used more to do a more complete job. But thanks to all of the adults and young people who did come and for all that you did accomplish. There is a lot of work in our church when it comes to a complete cleaning, be it dusting, washing, waxing, or vacuuming. It is like spring house cleaning in your homes; only we have a bigger home here at church. Thanks to all of you again who came. Thanks also to James Bunn who upgraded our Mary shrine in the back of the church. His fine carpentry work made it possible to use the space below the candles to store candles and supplies making them more accessible.
The chandeliers in church have been repaired this past week. The lighting should be better and safer now. Thanks to Jim Rushing and Bill Huff for a job well done! They had to set up a scaffold tower and move it from center aisle to each of the lights. For two persons, it is a bit of challenge. Thanks fellows, for a job well done.
Again, a reminder to support the Catholic Services and Ministry Appeal if you have not done so already! Through this appeal, we facilitate the delivery of the churches work to the people of our diocese, the church of Southern Illinois.
Confirmation will be administered on Friday, May 2nd, by Bishop Braxton here at our parish. I ask all the parishioners to pray for those to be confirmed, and also that their families will be faith-filled examples to young men and ladies. Actions speak louder than words! The daily living out of one’s Catholic faith will inspire. Indifference will destroy the God-given graces, received at Baptism. Confirmation is really the fulfillment of those graces provided they are received with the right dispositions. Pray that we may always be the example that Christ wants us be—His presence and goodness.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE CHILDREN WHO ARE MAKING THEIR FIRST COMMUNION
Please note there will not be PSR class for second graders on April 6, 2008.
News IN OUR PARISH
NATURAL PLANNING FAMILY COURSE You are invited to attend a series of three classes on Natural Family Planning (NFP) to learn a method that is safe, effective and morally acceptable. The method taught, the "Sympto-Thermal Method," is 99% effective, and is not the same as the older, much less effective calendar (or rhythm) method. The series will begin on April 24th. For more information, call George & Debbie Harne, 566-9362.
THANK YOU so much to the following members of our parish who took time from their busy schedules to "deep" clean our church: Kelsey & Petra Abington; Sophia Harne; Jordan, Alex, Tori, Danielle & Rachel Anderson; Bridget, Isaac, Tommy & Danny Beck; Betty & Tom Norrenberns; Jodi Gardner; Vicky Scalf; Marie Turcotte; Russ Murphy; Rachel Recuero; Ray & Alice Klein; Randy Forguson; Jeff, Rita and Allie Whited; Kayla Wombacher; Nancy Austin; and John & Becky Pettinger. We greatly appreciate the time and "elbow grease" you provided on Saturday!!
SAVE THE DATE! This year's Vacation Bible School will be held June 23rd-27th. More info to come……..
A Parish Social Services Committee is forming within Holy Childhood Church. Its purpose will be to provide information, resources and emotional support to those of the parish that are homebound, ill, or somehow in need. If you have experience in the social service field, knowledge of community resources, or simply a desire to help serve the people of the parish, and would like to help us formulate the goals and guidelines of this program, please call Jodi Gardner at 566-2347 or Msgr. Hartlein at the rectory.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION "Could you not then watch one hour with me?"
Wedding Banns III Patrick Foley & Vanessa Hart
Mass Intentions
Tuesday, April 8, 8:00 AM 1. Jacob Anderson 2. John Schaeffer
Wednesday, April 9, 8:00 AM Catherine Augustine
Thursday, April 10, 8:00 AM Emma Feller
Friday, April 11, 8:00 AM Dan & Rose Mueth
Saturday, April 12, 5:30 PM 1. Shirley Murphy 2. William & Theresa Schuetz 3. Anna Lang
Sunday, April 13, 8:00 AM People of the Parish 10:30 AM 1. L/D Mauermann Family 2. Rosalia Orlet
TITHE FOR March 30, 2008
DISTRIBUTION OF LENTEN COLLECTIONS FOR THE POOR Lenten Poor Collection Total $6,117.47 Donated to: Diocesan Food for the poor $3,058.73 Concerned Christians $1,529.37 St. Vincent de Paul $1,529.37
THIS COMING WEEK
MONDAY, April 7, 7:30 PM Athletics mtg-hcs
Tuesday, April 8, 8:00 AM Mass followed by Adoration until 7 PM 9:00 AM Quilting 7:00 PM HCCCW-pc
Wednesday, April 9, 8:00 AM Mass 7:30 PM Choir practice
THURSDAY, April 10, 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting 8:00 PM Knights of Columbus-pc
FRIDAY, April 11, 8:00 AM Mass 5:30 PM Wedding Rehearsal-church
SATURDAY, April 12, 9:00 AM Adoration 2:00 PM Foley/Hart Wedding 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass
SUNDAY, April 13, 8:00 &10:30 AM Masses 9:00 AM PSR-hcs
HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
WEB SITE:
holychildhoodschool.com
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22
The month of April marks two fun occasions in my life—April Fool’s Day and my birthday. As I contemplate another year of life, I hope you, too, will enjoy some thoughts about growing old, or if you prefer, growing “marvelously mature.” I hope you’ll also remember to smile as you serve the Lord and his people with joy!
You know you’re getting “marvelously mature” when . . . © It takes longer to rest than it did to get tired. © The twinkle in your eye is merely a reflection from the sun on your bifocals. © You look for your glasses for half an hour and find they were on your head the whole time. © You hear “snap, crackle, pop” when you sit down to breakfast, and you’re not eating cereal. © You remember when the Dead Sea was only sick. © You get two invitations to go out on the same night, and you pick the one that gets you home the earliest. © Your back goes out, and you stay home. © Your idea of a night out is sitting on the patio. © Your childhood toys are now in a museum. © Half the stuff in your shopping cart says, “For Fast Relief.” © You stoop to tie your shoes and wonder what else you can do while you’re down there. © A rocking chair gives you the same sensation you once got from a roller coaster. © A group of campers form a circle and sing “Kumbaya” when you light the candles on your birthday cake.
Maybe on our birthdays we could remind each other that we’re not a year older—we’ve just been young a year longer. We’ve just become a bit more chronologically gifted!
Sincerely, Deacon Ron Karcher Principal
MARCH CALENDAR
April 9 Meeting 7:00 - 8:30 pm Board Applications given out April 12 7:30 am Pick up trash along Highway 4 with the K of C. Meet at HCS parking lot and bring money for McDonald's afterwards.
ATTENTION FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES COMING UP April 12-13, there will be a Quest experience held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish in Herrin, IL. For more information or an application contact Ron Hulliung or Kathy Renth.
NEWMAN CENTER LADIES' AUXILIARY is having a Quilt & Cash BINGO on Sunday, April 20th at St. Charles Borromeo KC Hall in DuBois, IL. Refreshments begin at 11:30 AM and BINGO starts at 1:00 PM. Win quilts, cash, gift baskets, and door prizes. All proceeds help support the Newman Catholic Student Center at SIU-Carbondale.
FREE EYE SCREENING for diabetic retinopathy. Have your eye photographed. Diabetic Retinopathy is the leading cause of new blindness in adults in the United States today. Early detection is a major factor in the prevention of visual loss. The screening may determine if you have retinal problem associated with macular degeneration. Visit the Lions Screening at the Mascoutah Public Library on April 9th from 10 AM to 2 PM. (Sponsored by the Mascoutah Evening Lions Club in conjunction with Lions of Illinois Foundation and Illinois Retina Associates, S.C.)
PARENT NETWORK OF CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS "Teen Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and the Importance of Chastity". Parent Network (parentnetworkstl.org) invites all parents to this presentation on April 15th, 7 PM, at St. John Vianney High School, 1311 South Kirkwood Road. Dr. Robert Bergamini, M.D., Pediatric Oncologist, will give an update on teen sexual issues including the latest on the PPV vaccine. Heather Gallagher Vento, part of the REAP Team in the Office of Youth Ministry, will discuss the virtue of chastity and its necessity for the healthy psychological and spiritual development of teens. This talk will give you much to think about and discuss with your teenage children.
"Blessed are they who have not seen me, but still believe!" It is also easy to doubt how great our marriage can be unless we trust in Him to strengthen our marriage. 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.
AN INVITATION TO ALL couples celebrating their 25th, 50th or 70th Wedding Anniversaries this year. Bishop Edward K. Braxton will celebrate a special Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville on Sunday afternoon, April 27th to honor all couples in the Diocese celebrating their Jubilee Anniversaries this year. A reception will immediately follow in the McCormick Center. The Cathedral is handicap accessible. If this is the year of your Jubilee Wedding Anniversary, the Bishop would like to extend to you a personal invitation to attend this event in your honor. Please contact your parish rectory by April 2nd with your names and addresses so that we can forward them to the Bishop's Office. Family members are welcome to accompany you. If you should forget to give us your names, or if you should not receive an invitation, you are still most welcome to attend. No special tickets will be required.
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