POSITION AVAILABLE

Due to the resignation of our current secretary, who is moving from the area, the parish secretary position at Holy Childhood is open. Please submit your resume to the rectory by September 22nd. This is a full time position with benefits. The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Word and Publisher; possess the ability to multi-task; and most importantly be friendly and a minister of hospitality to the parish. Please no phone calls.

FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH

He heard my prayer!  We had a good fishing trip, a lot of fun, and I believe that I caught the largest fish.  Of course, the guide told me up front that I was in charge of the good weather, the catching of bait, and the catching of the fish.  I believe that I did pretty well on two of the three trips.  The guide also told me that I had better connections than his pastor had, and that he informed his pastor of the same.  I just had more backing from a great parish, who was praying me for also.  Thanks for the prayers, it was a wonderful and restful trip.  I was not ready to come home to the work on the desk, and the days ahead, but we will all survive!

This week is the annual Convocation of our Diocesan Priests in St. Louis.  Pray for all of us that it will be a fruitful event.  The Bishop has decided that we use this time to discuss the Reed report, and how we can make our diocese more unified.  I believe that most of the priests see this annual event as an opportunity to visit with one another, support one another, learn from one another, and to get some rest.  Please pray for all of us that much good can come from this convocation for our diocese, for those who work in our diocese, and for all the members of the Church of Southern Illinois.  There is much healing needed across the board.

Many thanks to Tom O’Leary, who has been doing some painting on the parish center and also on our church window sills!  Last year, Tom painted our pavilion, and we are grateful to him for his generous gift of time and talent.  We are also grateful to Don Haas and Roger Hund for keeping the grass around our parking lot mowed and trimmed.  They make this their special duty every week.  Thanks also to Tom Norrenberns, who mows the lawn and trims weekly around the church, rectory, and parish center. Thanks to all of these volunteers who give so generously of their time.

Thanks also to all of the ladies who come every week—Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Tuesday evening to quilt.  It is time for them to get together, and chit-chat as they ply their needles.  But they are also making quilts for the parish picnic and for their quilt raffle.  Much work goes on all of the time that is taken for granted by the rest of us.  However, the parish would be truly hurting if these persons did not care so much, and were willing to give of their time and talents.

Our Annual School Auction is quickly approaching—about a month away.  This is a very big and important event in the operation of our school.  Please do all that you can to make it a whopping success by your support!  It is a fun evening

TRIVIA NIGHT Sponsored by Holy Childhood of Jesus School Technology Committee. On Saturday, September 20th, HCS gymnasium, doors open at 6:30 PM and game begins at 7 PM. Cost: $15 per person or $100 a table  (reserved in advance); cost includes two drink tickets. Maximum 8 people per team. Bring your own snacks. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. 50/50 Drawings. For reservations contact Karen @ 566-2419 or email Karen_Wobbe@yahoo.com.

RCIA 08/09  The Rite of Christian Initiation is an invitation to come and see what our Catholic Faith is all about, to learn and experience scripture, to share faith and prayer and community, and become a disciple of Jesus. An informational meeting and sign-up will be held in the parish center on Sunday, September 21st at 9 AM. If interested and unable to attend contact KK Schneider at 566-2871.

Gift Cards Use Gift Cards for your everyday purchases, to purchase gifts or to give as gifts. We have restaurant cards for Tony's, Chili's, Subway, Chuck E. Cheese, Darden (Red Lobster/Olive Garden/Smokey Bones) and Pizza Hut. We have retail cards for JC Penney, Dillard's Kohl's, Macy's, Lowe's and Home Depot. We have grocery cards for Tom's, Shop 'N Save and Wal-Mart. Plus many more! Call the school at 566-2922 or Debbie at 566-2866 with any questions. Thank you for supporting HCS.

HCCCW Bi-Monthly Quilt winner for the month of September is Holy Childhood parishioner Karen Wobbe! Congratulations Karen !

HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL DINNER AUCTION The tickets for the 15th Annual Dinner Auction "It's Game Show Night at HCS" are available after Masses. Tickets are $30 per person which includes dinner, bar, and setups. If you would like to make a donation to the auction, please contact Mary Moll @ 566-2300. Auction to be held October 18th.

SHEPHERD SUNDAY is Sunday, September 28th and the Concerned Christians Food Pantry needs the following items: pancake mix (complete), pancake syrup, sugar, vegetable oil, flour, tuna helper, dish soap, and laundry detergent. They can also use grocery bags, especially paper bags. Thank you for your continued support.

BAPTISMAL CLASS  for new parents, parents to be, or parents who have not attended a class within two years of the last child baptized. Class will be held on Sunday, October 5th from 2-3:30 PM in the parish center. You will register upon your arrival.

Tuesday, September 16

                                                                                       8:00 AM  Joseph Dressler                                      

Wednesday, September 17

  8:00 AM  Dan & Rose Mueth

Thursday, September 18

   8:00 AM  Norbert Friederich

Friday, September 19

  8:00 AM  Louis & Marie Rolves

Saturday, September 20

                                                                                  5:30 PM  1. Con & Kate Meehan                                     

                                                   2. L/D Frank & Laurinda Carpel Family

Sunday, September 21

  8:00 AM  1. Henry & Marian Huber

                2.  Leo & Alice Wilhelm

                       3.  Rosalia Orlet and Family

10:30 AM   People of the Parish

MONDAY, September 15,

Msgr. Hartlein at Convocation through Thursday

Tuesday, September 16

8:00 AM Mass (Fr. Mauer)→Adoration→7 PM

9AM & 6 PM Quilting

7:30 PM Finance Meeting-rectory

Wednesday, September 17

8:00 AM   Mass-(Fr. Mauer)

7:30 PM Choir practice

THURSDAY, September 18

8:00 AM   Mass-(Fr. Mauer)

9:00 AM Quilting

7:00 PM HC School Board-hcs

FRIDAY, September 19

8:00 AM Mass

SATURDAY, September 20

9:00 AM  Adoration

4:30 PM  Confessions

5:30 PM   Mass

7:00 PM Trivia Night-hcs

SUNDAY, September 21 

  8:00 AM  Mass

10:30 AM  Mass

9-10:15- PSR -hcs

9:00 AM RCIA informational meeting-pc

When you thought I wasn’t looking . . .

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I heard you say a prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing, and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don’t.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn’t feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it’s alright to cry.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I learned most of life’s lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, ‘Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn’t looking.’

Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend) influences the life of a child. 

Live simply.  Love generously.  Care deeply.  Speak kindly.  Leave the rest to God.

Sincerely,

Deacon Ron Karcher

Principal

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