Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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June 15, 2008
FATHER'S TWO-CENTS WORTH
Today is Father’s Day, and is a special day to recognize our fathers, both living and deceased. So often, we do not appreciate what our fathers have given to us. In some cases, they could have been a better example of God’s love and care than they were, or are at the present. By far, our fathers have given us so much of their time taking us places, camping, helping us out, doing things for us, and mainly supporting us through their work that made possible our homes, our food, our clothing, our education, and so much more. Usually, they took care, or are taking care presently, of our needs. Our wants and wishes have been and will be prudential options. Thank them, bless them, pray for them! They are human! They need our cooperation and support to be good fathers. And most of all, forgive them! Forgive them as we want to be forgiven! And fathers, do the same. There will be no masses on Wednesday and Thursday. I am having cataract surgery on my right eye early on Wednesday. Although it is a routine procedure and has a 95% success rate, I live with a blood disorder that I bleed easily. Pray that all goes well for me! I know that many have had this procedure with great success and comfort. I hope that I can be able to rejoice as you have. We had our “make-up” blood drive on Saturday, and I have no figures for this drive. The drive on Thursday, June 5th, went well. We had a goal of 85 units of whole blood; 954 people presented themselves to donate; 4 were first-time donors; 76 productive units were collected; 8 donors gave to the ALYX procedure for Red Blood cells, and each unit was credited as equal to 2 units of whole blood. So we got credit for 92 units of blood. Thanks for all who came to give blood and to help out that Thursday. I hope that Saturday's drive was equally successful. We must think about the other person, the good that we can do to save someone’s life. Fear of the needle is a real item, although it is "all about me". To know that I could have saved a life, and did not even try, is not heroic, or loving. We need donors, we need workers, we need salespersons/promoters! Our Right of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will be starting up in September. If you know of anyone who might be interested in the Catholic faith, and becoming a Catholic, please contact the rectory, or K.K. Schneider. Most new members come to our church, or any church, because of that church’s members,. who reflect the love of Christ, and the care of Christ by their actions and attitudes. Are we reflecting Christ? Baptism Class last Sunday had five couples in attendance. Thank you for coming. I hope that you learned something, or got a deeper appreciation for the Sacrament. Pray for the victims of the flooding over by Lawrenceville, and the eastern counties of our diocese. Pray for all those afflicted by the high water in Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The states below us will be getting their share of floodwater soon. Pray for the sick of our parish, those in the hospital, nursing homes, and at home. Pray also for the doctors, and all in the healthcare service who work to keep people healthy.
THANK YOU: We wish to thank all the committee people who made Father Hartlein's day the "Best Day Ever" and one we won't forget. It was great! The Parish Family
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 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.
SHEPHERD SUNDAY - JUNE 22: The Concerned Christians Food Pantry needs the following items this month: dish detergent, laundry detergent, paper towels, bath tissue and powdered milk. Thank you for helping us help the needy in our community.
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.
PARISH HISTORY BOOKS: The parish history books are still available and more books will be printed soon. Please contact Linda Zacharski to purchase. The price is $10.00. You may also acquire your copy of the free Sesquicentennial DVD by arrangement with Linda at 566-8022 or email her at kzacharski@charter.net.
OLIVE WOOD PRODUCTS: Yacoub & Muna Quomesieh will be selling olive wood products on June 28 - 29 after all masses. Yacoub & Muna are from St. Louis and have sold these very nice wood products here in the past. They were unable to come last year but were glad to be able to come back this year. The proceeds are going back directly to the Christian families living in the city of Bethlehem and the surrounding areas.
"Could you not then watch one hour with me?"
"Holiness does not consist in doing extraordinary things. It consists in accepting, with a smile, what Jesus sends us. It consists in accepting and following the will of God." (In My Own Words, Mother Teresa). 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. If you would like to commit to a specific hour to pray on Tuesdays please call Mary Ellen Mueller at 566-9529.
MASS INTENTIONS
Tuesday, June 17, 8:00 AM Leonard & Anna Schoeberle
Wednesday, June 18, NO MASS
Thursday, June 19, NO MASS
Friday, June 20, 8:00 AM Tom & Mary Moll
Saturday, June 21 5:30 PM 1. Loretta Summerlee 2. Ralph Rueter 3. Mildred Binger
Sunday, June 22, 8:00 AM People of the Parish 10:30 AM 1. William H. Ganz & Son, William A. Ganz 2. Donald Pritchett 3. Fred Pettinger
TITHE FOR June 8, 2008
THIS COMING WEEK
MONDAY, June 16,
Tuesday, June 17, 8:00 AM Mass followed by Adoration until 7 PM 9:00 AM & 6:00 PM Quilting 7:30 PM Finance mtg-rectory
Wednesday, June 18, 8:00 AM No Mass
THURSDAY, June 19, 8:00 AM No Mass 9:00 AM Quilting
FRIDAY, June 20, 8:00 AM Mass
SATURDAY, June 21, 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass
SHEPHERD WEEK-END SUNDAY, June 22, 8:00 AM Mass & 10:30 AM Mass
HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
WEB SITE:
holychildhoodschool.com
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 23-27
If you would like to donate any of the following items for Vacation Bible School, please contact Angie Rakers ASAP at 566-8495 or rakers@htc.net
Newspapers Metallic Confetti Cotton Swabs Shallow Pans Rubber Bands White ribbon Stickers Plastic Coins (silver or gold) Glitter Glue White Card Stock Modeling Clay Double-Sided Tape Craft Glue Rubber Bands Glitter Glue Pens Plastic Drinking Straws Large Sequins Clear Binder Sleeve
White plastic tablecloth Glitter glue pens (variety of colors) Permanent Markers Paint Pens Craft Foam Sheets Faux Fur 1/2 inch wiggle eyes Fuzzy child-sized sock 12 inch square of soft fabric Uncooked rice, beans, or popcorn kernels Key-ring tags (metal rimmed tags) Shredded paper, excelsior or straw Self-adhesive craft-foam shapes Plastic drinking straws 4-inch plastic flower pot Large precut craft-form flowers Individually wrapped flat lollipops Sheets of yellow craft foam Self-adhesive craft foam shapes Clear Binder Sleeve 1/4 X 18 inch dowel 1/4 inch wide ribbon (variety of colors) Narrow Ribbon Streamers Child's plastic headband
Youth Group calendars for June through September are in the process of being sent out. We apologize if anyone wanting to participate was left off the mailing list. If you or your child did not receive a calendar, but would like to be on the list, please contact Kathy Renth at 588-4018. All high school students who are members of Holy Childhood Parish are part of the group and are always welcome.
CAR WASH: The CYO will hold a car wash on June 22nd from 7:30 - noon at the Holy Childhood School parking lot.
CALENDAR
June 22 7:30 am -- noon Car Wash on Holy Childhood School Parking Lot 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.
1st ANNUAL PASTOR'S APPRECIATION DINNER Come celebrate the vocation of your Pastor at an appreciation dinner on Sunday June 22, 2008 at Fischer's Restaurant, 5:00 pm cocktails and 6:00 pm dinner. Parishioners will be seated with their pastor. PLEASE ATTEND TO SHOW HIM YOUR SUPPORT. For invitations, contact your rectory or call Steve Kappel @ (314) 729-7843, Rich Sullivan @ (618) 234-5359, or Lou Hamilton @ 233-3934. The price is $35 per person for dinner. Sponsored by the Serra Club of St. Clair County.
NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS: The 2008 roundtable series with Aquinas Institute will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 11:30 AM - 1 PM in the guild Center; "Amen, It Is So". Discover the Catholic view of understanding and interpreting the Bible. Cost: $20 (lunch included). Please call 618-397-6700, ext. 6272 to register.
ST PANCRATIUS CHURCH PICNIC: Saturday June 28 at the parish grounds in Fayetteville; serving all-you-can-eat chicken dinners beginning at 4:00 PM in the parish center. A quilt and cash bingo with a bonus $500 cover-all will take place at the end of the evening. Polka Connection will provide entertainment throughout the evening.
YOUTH SING PRAISE: Presents the musical Lost and Found, a story of the Prodigal Son on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the amphitheatre at The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: "I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners." None of us is perfect, nor is our marriage. But we can enrich our marriage, our family and our lives by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Week-end in this area on July 11 to 13th. To register or for more information call 888-889-9963 or go online to www.aweekendofdiscovery.org.
ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH PICNIC BECKEMEYER: Saturday June 28. Includes chicken and mostaccioli dinner 4-7 PM, quilt bingo, kids games, inflatable balloons and mass at 5:30 PM.
THINKING ABOUT RETIREMENT: Think Meredith Memorial Home, a diocesan owned retirement community, located at 16 S Illinois St. Belleville, IL. For tours of the facility and additional information call 618-233-8780.
BULLETIN BOARD REMINDER: Be sure to check out the bulletin boards near the entrances to church for any upcoming events in the area.
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