FATHER'S TWO-CENTS WORTH

                                                                                                                                                           

This past week, we laid to rest another of our faithful parishioners in the person of Bertha Jung.  In the two weeks previous, we laid to rest another two elderly and faithful members, in the persons of Delores Schanz and Rosalia Orlet.  All of these were on my monthly Communion list, who also received the Sacrament of the Sick when I made my visits.  In their lifetime, they gave much of their time, talents, and treasure to Holy Childhood parish.  They were faith-filled persons, and devout in the practice of their religion up to the very end.  We thank God for giving them to our parish, and for all that He accomplished through them.  May they rest in peace in His heavenly embrace!

 

Today, at the 8:00 A.M. Mass, we welcome the Serra Club members of our diocese. The Serra Club has as its purpose to promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life.  They do this through various promotions of prayer, sacrifice, and recognition to the members of religious and the priests.  We welcome them, and commend them for their dedication.  They are always looking for new members.  If you are interested in joining with them, contact me at the rectory.

 

We will be talking about our parish Stewardship program again this week, looking forward to the commitment Sunday in two weeks.  Please be open to see how you can help your parish through your gifts of time, talent, and treasure.  In all of these, we are only giving back to God a portion of what He has already given to us.  If we do not make room by our gifts, there is no room for God to give us more gifts.  As we sow, so shall we reap, the scriptures tell us.  So will our parish blossom also.

 

For many who gave to the ABA last year, and did not respond this year, you received a letter with my signature on it, requesting your support of the Catholic Services and Ministry Appeal (CSMA).  This is a very important service of our diocese, and is in danger of being curtailed in many areas due to lack of support.  Please consider a gift to this special ministry and service of our diocese.  If you cannot, then say so!  If you can, think of the good you can accomplish by your support.

 

My heart tests turned out good on Wednesday.  I am good for another 1000 miles.

 

The Pope’s visit to the United States has created much interest and attention.  The news media seems to hone in on the negatives.  Hopefully, they will see the positive side of his talks and sermons, and he will see the good that is happening in the United States along with its many problems.  Pray for our Pope, Benedict XVI.

 

Our eighth grade students are going on their annual Skip Trip to Chicago on Thursday and Friday of this week.  Pray that they have a safe journey, and a great time.  Pray also that they will be cooperative to their chaperones and leaders.

 

Confirmation is quickly approaching—Friday, May 2, at 7:00 P.M.  Pray for the students, their families, their teachers, and for the future of our Parish & Catholic Religion. They are the future of Holy Childhood Parish, or whatever parish they will live in.

 

   

 

ATTENTION PARENTS:

PSR Spring registration will be held  on May 4th and May 11th before and during class time.

 

 

CONFIRMATION

Rehearsal for Confirmation is on April 30th at 4:00 PM in the church.

 Rehearsal should last one hour.

 

The sacrament of Confirmation for Holy Childhood parish is on May 2, 2008.

There are 38 young men and women who will receive this gift of the Holy Spirit.

Please remember them and their families in your prayers.