Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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May 4, 2008
FATHER'S TWO-CENTS WORTH
I want to thank all who participated in our Stewardship Commitment Sunday last week-end. We received over 110 commitments, with over 51 wanting to go into new areas of service. I hope that everyone in the parish will commit themselves to a better use of their time, talent and treasure—stewardship of God’s gifts to you. What we do now has far lasting consequences into our eternal life. If you have not signed up, do so today.
Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, now transferred from this past Thursday. It seems that holy days are not as important for people today, and can easily be skipped and forgotten; if they are not convenient, people do not attend! So, by putting the feast on Sunday, we can again reach people as they come for Sunday Mass, and instruct them on the importance of this particular feast day.
As we begin May, the month dedicated to Mary, we will be offering Rosary and Benediction on Wednesdays, at 5:30 P.M. I know that it is early, but it also is a time that when coming home from work, one can go straight to church, and then have the rest of the evening off, unless of course you have other obligations. We need to come to a greater, and renewed awareness of Mary, and the power of her intercession. We cannot go it alone—we need the help of Mary, the saints, of the whole church.
May 10th is the Ordination of Deacon Nicholas Junker, as a priest for our diocese, to be held at 10:30 AM at the Cathedral. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.
Next Sunday, May 11th is Pentecost, feast of the Holy Spirit! Pray for renewed strength from the Holy Spirit, that we can renew the face of the earth and be renewed. Pray also for all those who no longer practice their religion—that they be inspired and renewed to come back to their faith, and live it.
Next Sunday, Holy Childhood Parish will honor its graduates from high school at the 10:30 A.M. Mass. They all have received a personal invitation to come in their “caps and gowns” to grace Mass, to participate in the Eucharist, and be recognized for their achievement as graduates. Since most of them will be going on to college, and moving away, the parish gives to each a crucifix to take with them to their new residence, to remind them of all that Jesus did for them, and their duty to live their faith. May God bless them all the days of their lives!
Next Sunday is also Mother’s Day. We thank God for our Mothers (and Dads—need both), for all that they have done for us in our lives. We ask God to bless them always. The Diocesan Respect Life Ministry will be selling roses, as they have in the past, before and after Masses. Profits go to support Project Rachel.
Also on Sunday, the Knights of Columbus will host a “Pancake and Sausage” breakfast with all of the trimmings in our school cafeteria from 7:00 AM to noon. All are invited.
I could use some volunteers for lawn maintenance. With the green space around the parking lot, there will be more grass to trim and to mow, and one of our regular mowers for the parish territory has resigned. So, here is a stewardship opportunity for someone.
ATTENTION PARENTS: PSR Spring registration will be held on May 4th and May 11th before and during class time.
CONFIRMATION
The sacrament of Confirmation was administered this past Friday, May 2, 2008. There are 38 young men and women who received this gift of the Holy Spirit. Please remember them and their families in your prayers.
News IN OUR PARISH
REMINDER Reservations for Msgr.'s 50th anniversary celebration need to be in by this Tuesday, May 6th. The celebration will be June 1st, beginning with Mass at 2:00 PM (there will be NO 10:30 AM Mass) followed by a dinner reception in the school cafeteria at 4:00 PM. There is no cost for the dinner but we do need numbers!
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING Holy Childhood parish is in dire need of Eucharistic Ministers, specifically for the 5:30 PM Saturday Vigil Mass. There will be a training on Monday, May 5th at 7:00 PM in the church. The requirements are a desire to serve, be confirmed and eighteen years or older. No reservations required, just a prayerful consideration.
PARISH SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE will have its first meeting on Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00 PM in the parish center. If you have experience in the social service field, knowledge of community resources, or simply a desire to help serve the people of our parish please join us as we begin to formulate the goals and guidelines of this program.
MOTHER'S DAY ROSES Say "I love you" with a rose for your mom on Mother's Day. Long stem roses will be available for a donation, before and after Masses. The proceeds will especially benefit Project Rachel, the post-abortion healing program in the diocese that offers help to parents and others grieving from an abortion. (1-800-618-heal) To remember a deceased mother or someone who lives away, roses will be available before Mass, and placed before the Blessed Mother.
GIFT CARDS Don't forget about that special mom in your life! We have gift cards for Dillard's, Macy's, Kohl's, Bath & Body Works, Michaels, Pier 1 Imports, Pottery Barn and Tony's. Don't forget about those graduates either - we have American Eagle Outfitters, Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic, iTunes, Limited, Bass Pro, Express and Express Men. Purchase gift cards at school or after Masses.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST Knights of Columbus 4380, Holy Childhood of Jesus Council are serving an "All you can eat" Breakfast - Open to the Public - on Mother's Day. Menu: Pancakes, Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Applesauce, Fruit, Coffee, Milk and Juice Where: Holy Childhood School Cafeteria When: 7:00 AM to Noon, Sunday, May 11, 2008 (Mother's Day) Cost: Adults: $6.50, Children 5-13 $3.00; Under 5 - Free. Proceeds to benefit Holy Childhood Cemetery (new concrete around refurbished altar, etc.).
REMINDER to turn in your Quilt & Grocery raffle tickets; the drawing will be held May 13th at the monthly HCCCW meeting.
YARD SALE! Holy Childhood's Boy Scout Troop 57 will be having their annual yard sale in the church parking lot on Saturday May 17th from 8 AM to Noon. All proceeds from the sale go to the scouts to help pay their summer camp fees, buy equipment and gear, and pay the cost of other Scouting programs they participate in throughout the year. Donated items can be dropped off at our Monday night meeting between 7 and 8:30 PM at Holy Childhood School. If you would like to arrange a pick up please contact John Grawitch at 566-4319 or john_grawitch@charter.net. In addition the HCS Technology Committee will be selling brats, hot dogs, chips and drinks to benefit the technology program at school.
"SonWorld" Adventure Park Vacation Bible School - Registration & volunteer forms are NOW being accepted! Extra forms will be available at the rectory and in the HC school office. They may be returned to either place or dropped in the Sunday collection, please mark ATTN: VBS. For more info or questions contact Judy Schneider at 566-9562 or judy.schneider@charter.net.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION "Could you not then watch one hour with me?" "In most modern rooms you see an electrical light that can be turned on by a switch. But, if there is no connection with the main power house, then there can be no lights. Faith and prayer are the connection with God, and when that is there, there is service." (Everything Starts from Prayer, St. Teresa)
Come and pray before our Lord in Eucharistic adoration every Tuesday following the 8 AM Mass until 7 PM and on Saturday from 9-10 AM. If you would like to commit a specific hour on Tuesdays, please call Mary Ellen Mueller, 566-9529. If you are off for the summer, consider offering an hour during those months.
Mass Intentions
Tuesday, May 6, 8:00 AM Edith Vechione
Wednesday, May 7, 8:00 AM Area Reissen
Thursday, May 8, 8:00 AM 1. Susanne Gardner 2. Tom & Mary Moll
Friday, May 9, 8:00 AM Eileen Dukart
Saturday, May 10, 5:30 PM People of the Parish
Sunday, May 11, 8:00 AM All Mothers of our Parish 10:30 AM All Mothers of our Parish
Catholic Services & Ministry Appeal Update 242 contributors totaling $49,193.21
TITHE FOR April 27, 2008
THIS COMING WEEK
MONDAY, May 5, 7:00 PM Eucharistic Minister Training-church 7:30 PM Athletics cmt.-hcs
Tuesday, May 6, 8:00 AM Mass followed by Adoration until 7 PM 9:00 AM & 6:00 PM Quilting 1:30 PM SVDP-pc 6:30 PM HOPE-hcs
Wednesday, May 7, 8:00 AM Mass 5:30 PM Rosary and Benediction 7:30 PM Choir practice
THURSDAY, May 8, 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting 2:00 PM DARE Graduation-pc 8:00 PM Knights of Columbus-pc
FIRST FRIDAY, May 9, 8:00 AM Mass
SATURDAY, May 10, 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass
SUNDAY, May 11, Happy Mother's Day 7:00 AM-Noon K of C Pancake Breakfast-hcs 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM PSR-hcs (Registration for Next Year) 10:30 AM High School Graduate's recognition Mass
HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
WEB SITE:
holychildhoodschool.com
Sometimes we hear about something from the past that everyone says was so great. I heard about the cinnamon rolls that HOPE used to make and sell and how great they were. It is true!!!!! With the guidance of Betty Norrenberns, her family and HOPE parents, 34 dozen cinnamon rolls were made and sold. They were great!!!! I bought a dozen and took some home (okay 2 didn’t quite make it) and my wife had one and said, "Wow!" Thanks for all the hard work. It seemed that they not only worked hard but enjoyed what they were doing. I think the apostles were like that, they worked hard yet they enjoyed what they were doing. Thank you and God bless you. For those of you who did not get the experience of the cinnamon rolls you missed something great.
The Technology Committee also had a stand at the yard sale and sold hot dogs, bratwurst, snacks, soda and water. They will be doing the same on May 17th when the citywide yard sale will be going on and the Boy Scouts will be setting up their yard sale on the Church parking lot. Volunteers will be needed to help out. HOPE paid for a grill to be used by the teachers and other events.
Thanks also to Monsignor and the parishioners who provided a beautiful parking lot for both sales.
Please keep in your prayers the 8th grade class who were confirmed Friday, May 2nd at 7pm at Holy Childhood Church. Jessica Wingate came from Germany to join her class for Confirmation.
Deacon Ron Karcher
CALENDAR
May 11 10:30 am High School Graduation Mass May 14 7:00 - 8:30 pm Meeting. Board Applications due. June 4 7:00 - 8:30 pm Meeting. June 8 7:30 am - 12:30 pm CAR WASH at HCS. Adult Help Needed June 11 7:00 - 8:30 pm Meeting. 8th grade initiation June 14 7:30 am Trash Pick-up. Meet at HCS parking lot. Bring money for McDonalds afterwards. June 25 7:00 - 8:30 pm Meeting. June 28 9:00 am Fayetteville Church Picnic Officers meet at HCS to setup 2:30 pm Everyone meet at HCS parking lot. We will return to HCS around 11:00 pm.
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN (CCC) has been the Church's voice in the media: education, entertaining, inspiring and informing the public about Gospel values. The CCC plays an important role in our Church and in society. It is supported solely through an annual parish collection that merits our continued support. This year's collection date in our Diocese is May 17-18. Please visit www.CatholicCommunicationCampaign.org and explore all the materials available to you and your family. Please be generous to this year's collection.
"I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work you gave me to do." How well are we doing God's will in loving our spouse? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in this area is July 11th to 13th. To register or for more information call 888-889-9963 or go online to www.aweekendofdiscovery.org.
"This is the day the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad!" Please mark your calendars. Everyone is invited to the priestly ordination of Deacon Nicholas Junker on May 10, 2008 at 10:30 AM to be held at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville. Juniors and seniors in high school and those students in elementary school and PSR programs who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, in particular, are encouraged to attend. For additional information, please contact Patti Warner, Office of Vocations at 235-9601 ext. 145 or at pwarner@diobelle.org.
THE MATER DEI Hall of Honor Induction Dinner and Ceremony will take place on May 10, 2008, beginning with Mass in the Mater Dei Chapel at 6:00 PM followed by dinner and induction ceremony in the Mater Dei cafeteria. Tickets for the evening are $20 per person, with proceeds going to Student Tuition Assistance. Inducted this year will be Jerry Voss, Mike Maxeka, Sr. Rose Huelsmann, SSND, '61 and Sr. Charlene Zeisset, SSND '68. Reservations for the event may be made by calling Mater Dei.
AN INVITATION The Jubilarians of the Diocese of Belleville cordially invite you to celebrate their 65th, 60th, 50th, 40th & 25th anniversaries at the Mass of Thanksgiving with The Most Rev. Edward K. Braxton on Tuesday, May 20th at 4 PM at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville.
REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP 2008! Camp Ondessonk, the youth camp of the Diocese of Belleville, is taking registrations for our summer camps. Sessions are one week long and open to boys and girls ages 10-15. Traditional Camps feature horseback riding, archery, hiking and water-sports in a rustic setting. Adventure programs specialize in rock climbing, backpacking, and horseback riding for campers 12-15. A special 3 day session for 8-9 year olds, and a Family Camp are available as well. Camp opens June 6, and runs for 9 weeks. Call 618-689-2489 to register, or visit www.ondessonk.com.
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