FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH

In last week's bulletin, I stated that I would have my “61st” anniversary.  Typo!  51^st Anniversary!   A typing error!  No use to make myself older than I really am!

This week is the last week of school.  School is out on Wednesday.  I beg you parents to set a good example of faith to your children throughout the summer—Sunday Mass, prayers, doing good deeds, helping out at church.  There is no vacation from our vocation as being good Catholics.  Children imitate what the elder do, especially their parents!  Please! Please! Reinforce their Catholic Faith and practices by your own faith and your practice of your faith!

Blood Drive this week—Thursday from 2 to 7 P.M.  I will be needing help at noon to unload the Red Cross truck, and again, around 7:l5 P.M. to reload it.  Anyone who can help out will be greatly appreciated.  We also need blood donors to come and give blood to save lives.  Our goal is 85 units of blood.  Please mark your calendar, put up some sort of reminder at home or work that you need to give blood.  What a precious gift you have when you can give blood to save someone’s life.  Our “Make-Up Drive" will be on Saturday, June 13^th, from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.

Summer really begins this week, and many are making plans to travel.  I booked plane reservations today to go to Whistler, British Columbia, in Canada the last two weeks of July with Fr. Hitpas.  Many of us will be traveling and camping at some time or other during this summer.  Please do not forget to continue supporting your parish financially.  Our bills keep coming at a regular pace.  Salaries for all of our employees and teachers are on a twelve month schedule.  All want these benefits ready when you return!  Please continue to support your church, even when you are not here!

Many thanks to Christine Wingate, who planted all of the flowers around the north side of the church, and promises to water and take care of them throughout the summer.  We all like our grounds to be nice and neat.  It takes hands and time of generous persons to make it happen.

Thanks to Tom Norrenberns, who regularly mows lawn around the “church block”.  These past few weeks, it seems that it happens about twice a week.  Thanks, Tom, for your gift of time and talent to our parish.

I need someone to run the edge trimmer around the sidewalks and curbing.  We have the machine to do the job.  We just need a person to give the time to do the job.  Can you help out in this task?  Call Fr. Hartlein, (566-2958) or check with Dave Kerwin, our custodian.

Have a good summer, a happy summer, and a blessed summer!  Stay close to your God!

BAPTISMAL CLASS will be held on June 7th, from 2-3:30 PM, in the parish center.

CYO COLLECTION: The CYO will be having a second collection on June 6th & 7th. The money collected for this will go towards the NCYC trip in November 2009.

PARISH PICNIC QUILTS: The Holy Childhood Quilters have a limited amount of quilts for sale for the annual picnic quilt bingo. These quilts are handmade and cost $200. If you would like to purchase or reserve a quilt prior to August 1, please call Pat Bowker at 566-7089 or

Ruth Wilhelm at 566-2885.

VACATION GIFT CARDS: Purchase gift cards for your summer vacation.  Hotels – Big Cedar Lodge, Disney, Marriott, Hyatt, Choice Hotel and Best Western.  Gas – BP, Exxon/Mobil, Shell and Speedway.  Airlines – American.  Cars – Budget and Avis.  Cruises – Carnival and Disney.  Shopping – Tanger Outlets and American Express.  Thanks for your support!

PARISH PICNIC MEETING will be June 2nd at 7 PM in the parish center. We will be meeting for ideas for new booths, things we would like to see at our picnic, and see about getting some stands fixed or moved.

2ND ANNUAL PRIESTS' APPRECIATION DINNER: Come celebrate the vocation of your pastor at an appreciation dinner on Sunday, June 14th, at Fischer's Restaurant: 5:30 PM Cocktails; and 6:30 PM Dinner. Parishioners will be seated near their pastor. PLEASE ATTEND TO SHOW HIM YOUR SUPPORT. For invitations, contact the rectory at 566-2958 or Steve Kappel at 314-729-7843. The price is $37.50 per person for dinner. This is sponsored by the Serra Club of St. Clair County.

"SONROCK KIDS CAMP" VBS: Registration and volunteer forms are now available for this year's Vacation Bible School. VBS will be held June 22nd - 26th from 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM at Bethel United Methodist Church and St. John's United Church of Christ. You may pick up forms from the rectory or the HCS office. Contact Judy Schneider at 566-9562 or judy.schneider@charter. net.

Have a Good Summer!!

TUESDAY, June 2

8:00 AM                   Eric Villotti

WEDNESDAY, June 3

8:00 AM                   Fran Haas

THURSDAY, June 4

8:00 AM                    1. Jessica Uhl

                                   2. Thanksgiving of the Norrenberns Family

                                   3. Allen Reinneck

FRIDAY, June 5

8:00 AM                   Agnes Muren

SATURDAY, June 6

5:30 PM                   Gene Hund

                                 Matt Peters

SUNDAY, June 7

8:00   AM                 1. Leona Billhartz

                                  2. Ben Friederich Family

                                  3. Alvina Haas

10:30 AM People of the Parish

May 24, 2009

Dear Parents,

This week we have seen the graduation of Kindergarten, 3 year old preschool, and 4 year old preschool, and next week, on June 3rd, we will dismiss for summer vacation at 3:00 p.m.  We are coming to the close of another school year, and we are thankful for so many things.  We thank God for:

                 and those who support us by their gift of treasure and prayer.

This summer we hope you will continue to attend Mass, to pray often with formal prayers and prayers that come from the heart.  May God bless and keep you safe during the summer.

God bless you and thank you for investing in Catholic education at Holy Childhood Catholic School.

Sincerely

Deacon Ron Karcher

Principal

June   1        Spring Concert                     7pm  Gym       All welcome

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: “Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.” The Spirit comes into our marriage like the tongues of fire came to the apostles. Bring the Spirit into your marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in this area is June 26th through 28th.  Early registration is highly recommended. To register or for more information call 888-889-9963.

ST. AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY QUILT DISPLAY: You are invited to a preview showing of the Beautiful Quilts to be awarded as prizes at the Annual St. Augustine of Canterbury Quilt/Cash Bingo. Display will be in Kuhl Hall. All quilts have been handmade by the St. Augustine's quilters. This will be held on Sunday, June 14th from 8 AM - 12 noon.

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION: The City of Mascoutah is searching for organizations to sell certain products which include water, hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chicken, fish, and BBQ. These items will be on a first come, first serve basis, please call for availability and to make a commitment. There is a restricted list of items reserved for the City and certain organizations which include beer and soda. If anyone is interested, please call the rectory at 566-2958 or the City at 566-2964.

KING'S HOUSE RETREAT & RENEWAL CENTER: There will be Retreats in June and July for Men and Women. There will also be Mind, Mystery & Imagination: a week long Retreat for women, men, religious, and clergy from July 27 - August 2. For more information, please contact the King's House at 618-397-0584.