Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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October 19, 2008
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH On Wednesday, David Haas of our parish passed away at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. David has been in the hospital for about the last three months fighting an infection that started in his leg, and eventually took his life. David has also been fighting cancer over the past four years. He put up a great battle. He was a great patient, according to the hospital staff that worked with him. He was a faithful member of the parish and a good Catholic. We pray for him and for his family. May he rest in peace!
This past Monday, we also laid to rest Norman Siegel. Ironically, the family had a family reunion planned for last Sunday. Norman died Friday morning. The family celebrated the life of Norman and his family after the funeral Mass on Monday. Norman was a very good person, a great example to his children, and a devoted spouse and caretaker of his wife, Cecelia. He was a devout member of our parish, and a great person. We pray for him and for his family. May he rest in peace!
Many thanks to all who make the special effort to come to Rosary and Benediction on the Tuesdays of October. Your prayers are so needed for the good of our families, our parish, and our country. I know that we all are busy and have many things to do. But we must also take time to pray, to do the extra special part of our faith if we expect to receive the extras that we ask from our God. We are not doing God a favor, but we are making ourselves open to receive the blessings that we need.
The eye surgery went well. Thank you for all of your prayers. When we talk about percentages we hope that we are on the positive side of the figures. But we are also aware that some, and many, are not so lucky. God was good to me, and I hope this will help me to see better.
We are often asked to announce some fund-raiser, and that members will be available after Mass to accept support from those present at the Mass. Of late, members of the group promoting the fund-raiser are not there to sell tickets or whatever they are selling. You need to keep your word - your commitment - if you want the continued support of the people. When you are not there, you damage your image and also the importance of your program.
With the economy of our country, and in many of our homes being challenged, the same applies to our school and parish. We need to view our school, our gym, our church, all of our property as we would view our own homes. Turning off lights, or only using the ones that we really need, closing of doors and not wasting energy is as important to our utility bills as it is to yours. We have to pay for the wasted energy. Please help by being conservation minded in regards to our parish utility expenses. There are no freebies—someone has to pay the bill!
Flu shots Holy Childhood will once again offer an opportunity to receive an annual flu shot. The clinic will be held on October 22nd from 9 AM to 1 PM in our parish center. Cost for the shot is $24.99. For reservations please call the rectory.
Mid-Day Renewal An invitation to Liturgical Ministers...please join us for a reflection on Liturgical Ministries with Bishop Braxton. Saturday, October 25th from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Cathedral of St. Peter. Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Cantors, Ushers and Ministers of Hospitality are encouraged to attend. No registration is necessary.
Gift Cards Getting ready to do some home remodeling? Fall Landscaping in your future? We have gift cards in stock for Lowe's ($25 & $100), Home Depot ($25), Sears ($25), Ace Hardware ($25) and Wal-Mart ($25 & $100). Stop by the school office during any school day or in the gathering space after any Mass.
World Priest Day Next Sunday, October 26th is the celebration of World Priest Day. World Priest Day is a celebration and affirmation of the men who commit their lives to the Lord and the Church via the Sacrament of Holy Orders. It is an opportunity for Catholic parishioners to thank, affirm and share their love and support for our priests. It is sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter. It is being celebrated concurrently with Priesthood Sunday sponsored by Serra Club. Take a moment next Sunday to say thank you to the priest of our parish. We invite all of you to join in the celebration of affirming the men who faithfully serve as our beloved priests. Let them know how important they are to our parish and to our journey to be in relationship with God.
Pro life activities On October 26th: Respect Life Convention, hosted by the Archdiocese of St. Louis. For more information call 314-792-7555.
OCTOBER: MONTH OF THE ROSARY Rev. Matthew R. Marriello The month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. This is primarily due to the fact that the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on October 7th. It was instituted to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in gratitude for the protection that she gives the Church in answer to the praying of the Rosary by the faithful. The feast was introduced by Pope St. Pius V (1504-1572) in the year 1571 to commemorate the miraculous victory of the Christian forces in the Battle of Lepanto on October 7, 1571. The pope attributed more to the "arms" of the Rosary than the power of cannons and the valor of the soldiers who fought there. Legend tells us that the Rosary as a form of prayer was given to St. Dominic (1170- 1221) by Mary, the Mother of Our Lord, who entrusted it to him as an aid in the conflicts with the Albigensians. The Dominican pope, St. Pius V, did much to further the spread of the Rosary and it thereafter became one of the most popular devotions in Christendom. It was the same Pope St. Pius V, who in 1569 officially approved the Rosary in its present form with the Papal Bull, CONSUEVERUNT ROMANI PONTIFICES. It had been completed by the addition of the second half of the "Hail Mary" and the "Glory be to the Father" at the conclusion of each mystery. Current scholarship traces the development of the Rosary to the High Middle Ages where it came into being in various medieval monasteries as a substitute for the Divine Office for the lay monks and devout lay persons who did not know how to read. Instead of the 150 psalms, they would pray 150 "Our Fathers" counting them on a ring of beads known as the crown or "corona." With the growth of popularity of Marian devotion in the twelfth century, the "Psalter of the Blessed Virgin Mary" developed now substituting 150 "Hail Marys" in place of the "Our Fathers." The 150 "Hail Marys" were subsequently subdivided into 15 decades by the young Dominican friar, Henry Kalkar (1328-1408), with each decade referring to an event in the life of Jesus and Mary. The Dominican, Alanus de Rupe (1428-1478) further divided the episodes in the history of salvation into the joyful, sorrowful and glorious mysteries. He also attributed the origin of the Rosary, then known as the "Psalter of the Blessed Virgin" to St. Dominic and thus spurred the Dominican Order to make the Apostolate of the Rosary their special concern. The Dominicans have, since then, promulgated the Rosary with notable results. In this month of October, let us consider this beautiful prayer of the Rosary as a means that we too can use in order to draw closer to Jesus and Mary by meditating on the great mysteries of our salvation.
Holy Childhood will be having Rosary and Benediction on Tuesday evenings in October at 5:30 PM
Parish School of Religion Director: Marilyn Byrne
CONFIRMATION ATTENTION PARENTS: On November 2nd following the 10:30 AM Mass there will be a Rite of Enrollment for ALL 8th graders receiving Confirmation. This is a mandatory service. There will be a short meeting following the service.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"Could you not then watch one hour with me?"
"Beginning to live our lives saying yes to God will not come easy at first, but, as with any habit, the more we practice the better we become." (Until He comes Again, Fr. Jack Spalding)
Say yes to God by visiting Him in Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays following the 8 am Mass until 7 PM or Saturdays from 9-10 am.
MASS INTENTIONS
Tuesday, October 21 8:00 AM Bertha Jung
Wednesday, October 22, 8:00 AM Bernice Hopfinger
Thursday, October 23, 8:00 AM L/D Fellin Family
Friday, October 24, 8:00 AM 1. Mr. & Mrs. Joe Rist 2. Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Haas 3. Ralph & Ruth Wilhelm
Saturday, October 25, 5:30 PM People of the Parish
Sunday, October 26, 8:00 AM 1. Dan & Rose Mueth 2. Elmer Hopfinger
10:30 AM 1. Donald Pritchett 2. L/D Mauermann Family 3. Lucille Karpel
October 12, 2008
THE WEEK AHEAD
MONDAY, October 20,
Tuesday, October 21, 8:00 AM Mass →Adoration→7 PM 9 AM & 6 PM Quilting 5:30 PM Rosary & Benediction-c
Wednesday, October 22, 8:00 AM Mass 9 AM -1 PM Flu Shot Clinic-pc 7:30 PM Choir practice-c
THURSDAY, October 23, 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting 7:30 PM HC Stewardship-pc
FIRST FRIDAY, October 24, 8:00 AM Mass
SATURDAY, October 25, 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass
SHEPHERD SUNDAY, October 26, 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM PSR-hcs 9:00 AM RCIA-pc 10:30 AM Mass 11:45 AM Baptism-c
HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
WEB SITE:
holychildhoodschool.com
Calendar 10/20 Red Ribbon Rally @ SWIC Grades K-4 10/23 6-8pm Counselor/Red Ribbon Skate at Funspot Principal’s Retreat (23-24) 10/24 End of 1st Quarter Kindergarten -- Firehouse 10/25 7pm Trunk or Treat on Playground (setup 6:30pm)
“They sang and looked like Angels.” On Sunday October 12 the Holy Childhood Children’s Choir sang at the 10:30 Mass at St. Joseph in Lebanon. The above compliment was said to me at the end of Mass. What a great compliment! My thanks to the Children’s Choir, Dr. Gibson, and the parents who brought their children. The Mass was followed by a carnival and lunch. Parents, you should be very proud of the hard work and gifts of your children. They were great.
Sincerely, Deacon Ron Karcher Principal ATTENTION PARENTS: On November 2nd following the 10:30 AM Mass there will be a Rite of Enrollment for ALL 8th graders receiving Confirmation. This is a mandatory service. There will be a short meeting following the service.
All high school students who are members of Holy Childhood Parish are part of the group and are always welcome. If you would like to receive a calendar, please contact Kathy Renth at 588-4018.
Rummage and Bake Sale St. Dominic Parish Center, Breese, October 23rd 5-9 PM; 24th 9 AM-8 PM; 25th 9 AM-3 PM all items 1/2 price; & 26th 9 AM-3 PM $2 brown bag sale. Homemade baked goods and lunch available all 4 days.
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Spirituality in the Catholic Church for the21st Century on Saturday, October 25th, 9-11:30 AM in the Guild Center, 11:45 AM Mass Christ the King "Taking the SAT's: Surrender, Action, Transformation and Spirituality for Everyday Life" presenter: Fr. Jeff Vomund; Cost: $20; Call 618-397-6700 or 314-241-3400, ext 6272 to register.
The Mascoutah Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual mulligan and chili on Sunday, October 26th at the firehouse, 224 N. Railway in Mascoutah. Serving starts at 11 AM until ? Sandwiches, refreshments and homemade desserts will be available.
Pork Sausage Dinner All You Can Eat!! Serving: Pork Sausage, Mash Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Sauerkraut, Applesauce, and Home Made Desserts. Sunday, October, 26th, Knights of Columbus Hall; Rt. 143, Highland, IL. Adults $8, Children 6-12 $4, Under 6 Free. Serving from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Carry Outs too!!!
Press release The AARP Drive Safety Program will be offered again at the Mascoutah Senior Center October 30th and 31st from 1-5 PM. The cost of the 8 hour class is $10 per person and is designed for drivers 50 years old and older. It will help drivers understand the effects of aging on their driving and learn strategies to compensate for these changes. The State of Illinois requires insurance companies to reduce the premium for those who complete this course. The course requires attendance but there is no testing. We will need 20 registrants to finalize the schedule for the class. Less than that number will cause it to be rescheduled for November. Please call 566-8758 to reserve your space.
WURSTMARKT St. Augustine of Canterbury, Belleville, is having a Polka Mass on Sunday, November 2nd, at 10:30 AM followed by a Wurstmarkt. All-You-Care-To-Eat dinner served from 11:30 AM until 6 PM. Sausage and Kraut, Mashed Potatoes, Potato Pancakes, Green Beans, Applesauce and Dessert of your choice. Adults $8; Children 4-12 $4; under age 4 Free for eat-in. Carry outs available all day. Basket booth and Turkey Raffles. Polka Music and dancing from 1-3 PM. All are welcome.
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