FATHER'S TWO-CENTS WORTH

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!  Last Sunday’s celebration in honor of my 50 years as a priest was beyond my wildest expectation.  As I mentioned in last week’s bulletin, I did not realize all of the people involved in the preparations, putting it all together, and making it play out—fabulous!  The “pre-mass reception for my family and relatives, with luncheon” brought much praise and gratitude; it gave me a chance to spend time with them beforehand, so as to have more free time after the reception.  The mass and music was so special and all of the priests told me how special it was to them.  Msgr. Dobkowski was so elated that he told all at the Hincke Home, and Bishop Schlarman called me the next day about it.  The dinner and “roast” was great!  All I heard from friends and parishioners was that it was a great event.  Thank You, all who made it possible.  We had a good time, a happy time, a time to be blessed by one another, and to laugh at the pastor. Thanks also for all the cards, gifts, and tributes.  The HD TV is great!

Baptism class is this afternoon in the parish center at 2:00 P.M.  We should be out by 3:30 P.M.  All those who are expecting a child, or have a child to be baptized, need to come .  Baptism in not merely an event—it is an introduction to a life with Christ, and the parents need to be teachers by word and example.

Saturday is the “MAKE-UP” blood drive, from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.  Our goal is 50 units of blood for this drive.  I thank all who came on Thursday to give blood.  I thank all who helped with set-up, helping out during the whole drive, and take down.  It is what makes a blood drive successful, and helps save lives.  We always need help in the “take-down” after closing the blood drive.  If you have time, come and help out!

Next Sunday is Father’s Day!  It is a good time to remember what each one of us expects our fathers to be, and what we can do to help him be the person God wants him to be, or maybe, wants us to be.  Pray for him!  Offer your Mass and Communion for him!

We are going to have the school playground patched and sealed in the near future, possibly Monday or Thursday.  Please do not drive on it for a day or so after it is applied.  Give it a chance to cure, and do the job it was meant to do—protect the surface!

Summer is here!  Do not forget your obligations to God through prayer and sacraments.  We want God to bless us every day, all the time!  We need to show our gratitude and openness to God’s goodness in our lives.

GIFT CARD:  Going on vacation or traveling this summer?  We can order gift cards for BP gas (in stock), Shell gas, Exxon/Mobil, American Airline, Disney, Marriot, Best Western, Hyatt, Comfort Inn and Carnival Cruises.  Place your order at school or after any mass.  Call Debbie at 566-2866 with any questions.  Thanks for supporting Holy Childhood School!

PARISH PICNIC:  Please contact Stacie Cornman, 566-0355, as soon as possible  if you would like to donate  a wood craft for the church picnic.  Stacie needs to know the size of the wood craft to determine in which stand it will be placed. If  it is a small wood item, it will be put in the pull tab stand; if it is a large wood item, it will go in the raffle stand.  She needs to get raffle tickets out by the middle of July.

"SONWORLD" Adventure Park Vacation Bible School - Registration & volunteer forms are NOW being accepted! Extra forms are available at the HC School office. They may be returned to the school; please mark ATTN: VBS. For more info or questions contact Judy Schneider at 566-9562 or (judy.schneider@charter.net).

YOUTH SING PRAISE PARTICIPANT:  Emily Schneider, from our parish, has been accepted to participate in the Youth Sing Praise program at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville.  This is a nation-wide, professionally directed program for theatrically talented high school students.

14th ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE:  The Holy Childhood Golf Scramble is right around the corner.  Please join us for this fun-filled day!!  We need golfers (you don't even have to know  how to golf to play!  Just come, and play for fun!)  We need hole watchers - come relax in the sun and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!  Help us raise money for Holy Childhood School! Contact Bruce Jung at 566-7962 or Dave Waeltz at 566-2892 to enter your team.  Contact Bob Holdener at 277-0944 if you would like to work.

SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY:  You are invited to join a Small Christian Community.  The SCC is a gathering of 6 - 14 people to discuss selected Catholic resources and to encourage one another to grow in faith.  Groups meet on various days of the week and focus on different interests.  We will be having sign-up after all masses on June 14 and 15.  To sign-up, or for more information, please talk to a facilitator in the gathering space by the parish center after mass.

SHEPHERD SUNDAY JUNE 22:  The Concerned Christians Food Pantry needs the following items this month: dish detergent, laundry detergent, paper towels, bath tissue, and powered milk.  Thank you for helping us help the needy in our community.

CAR WASH:   The CYO will hold a car wash on June 22nd from 7:30 - noon at the Holy Childhood School parking lot. 

 

 

 

 

 

"Could you not then watch one hour with me?"

 

"Every moment that we spend in the presence of the blessed sacrament

will leave our soul everlastingly

more glorious and beautiful in heaven,

 because the blessed sacrament is Jesus, our risen Savior,

with all the glory and beauty of His resurrection

 flowing out on those who come into His Eucharistic presence."

 (Pathway to Holiness, John J. Cardinal Carberry)

 

     Our Lord is waiting for us in  Eucharistic Adoration,

held every Tuesday following the 8 AM Mass until 7 PM

and on Saturday from 9-10 AM.

 

  8:00 AM  Mass followed by Adoration until  7 PM

  9:00 AM & 6:00 PM Quilting

  8:00 AM  Mass

7:00 PM Social Services Meeting - pc

7:00 - 8:30  CYO Meeting

  8:00 AM  Mass

  9:00 AM  Quilting

  8:00 AM  Knights of Columbus - pc

  8:00 AM  Mass

  9:00 AM  Adoration

  9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Blood Drive - hcs

  4:30 PM  Confessions

  5:30 PM  Mass

  8:00 AM  Mass & 10:30 AM  Mass

Dear Parents,

It’s been said that pastors serve on the front line of ministry. Do you agree or disagree? I’d have to respond, “Yes, but . . .” 

You see, that comment easily conjures up a mental picture of the pastor all alone in the trenches on the battlefield. With one hand, he holds the shield of faith, extinguishing the flaming arrows of the evil one. With the other hand, he bandages the wounded and ministers to the dying. Simultaneously, he kneels in prayer. With his mouth, he speaks both God’s perfect Law and pure Gospel. His eyes survey the landscape, looking for predators intent on hurting his flock.  At the same time, he searches for more opportunities to serve.

Whew! The picture exhausts me! How about you? Yes, pastors are on the front line of ministry, but they do not serve alone. Nor does God call them to do it all! Yes, God blesses his church by sending servant-leaders to shepherd us. But as he calls pastors to the shepherding tasks, he calls all the rest of us to the front lines of ministry, too. Jesus, the Victory Giver, ultimately leads his church. He protects, encourages, provides, nourishes, heals, and equips us. In fact, as David reminds us, the battle belongs to the Lord (1 Samuel 17:47).

Remember we are all called to serve the Church. Join the front lines. Thank you, Monsignor Hartlein,  for 50 years as a priest.

Sincerely,

Deacon Ron Karcher

Principal

Holy Childhood School