Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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August 2, 2009
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
Monsignor Hartlein is on vacation this week.
HOLY CHILDHOOD PICNIC NEWS
* Pre-Register for our Washer Tournament either at the at the rectory or after church. The cost is $20 per team and is due at the time of registration.
* If you would like to purchase more Annual Picnic Raffle Tickets or Special Quilt Raffle Tickets, they will be sold in front of church after Mass.
* Home-made items are still needed for the country store, as well as home-made wine and wood crafts.
* We have already purchased some quilts for the picnic, but are still in need of donations for the purchasing of more! If you are not in with a group, you can just send in a donation to help purchase a quilt.
* Don't forget to pick up a basket at each entrance of church to be filled with a value of $15-$20 items. Baskets are due in by August 12th.
* If you have been working the picnic in the past years, you will be signed up at the same stand. If you would like to change your schedule time or stand, please call the rectory @ 566-2958.
FOOD PANTRY BUILDING COLLECTION: There is a 2nd collection on the 4th weekend of the month (Shepherd Sunday) for the Food Pantry Building Renovation. Please make checks payable to: Holy Childhood and in the memo: Food Pantry Building.
If you would like to make a donation to the Food Pantry, please make checks payable to: Concerned Christians.
** WELCOME BACK FATHER**
BAPTISMAL CLASS will be held on Sunday, October 4th in the Parish Center from 2 - 3:30 PM.
PARISH DIRECTORY PICTURES: There will be three Sundays in August that the parishioners will be able to sign up for their picture session for the 2010 directory. Check the future Bulletin for the dates. If anyone would be interested in volunteering to help out with this, please call Karen Wobbe at 566-8118. Thank You!
GIFT CARDS: Now available in stock: Logan’s Roadhouse ($25), Panera / St. Louis Bread Co. ($25). Now available to order: Dell Computer ($100), Visa ($25, $50 & $100). Holy Childhood School thanks you for your support.
SPECIAL THANKS to all of the ladies who helped quilt the Auction Quilt. Thank You, Norma Amann.
BOY SCOUTS had a great week at the S - Bar - F Scout Ranch in Farmington, MO. The Scouts had many opportunities to earn over 60 merit badges. Thank you for all of the support, Troop 57.
YOUNG ADULTS in the Catholic Church are left out in what may be the most challenging period in their faith journey. What happens between CYO (18) and Adult Ministries (30s)? Nothing at the moment; want to help make a change or be part of a Steering Committee? Join us Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center to discuss different ways and possibilities to make a place for young adults within our community -- a place to gather. Refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions please contact Kahiwalani Cornman at 618.920.8645. THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING YOUNG ADULTS WHO CAME TO WASH WINDOWS AT THE RECTORY. WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!
KYLE RASCH, DANIELLE AMANN-STEWART, KELLI WILHELM, JULIE HOLDENER, ALISON WUEBBELS, COLLIN RENTH, MICHAEL BIEKERT
Parish School of Religion Director: Marilyn Byrne
Registration August 15-16 after Mass
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"A priest once recorded how a gentleman came every day for a short time and sat in the back of church. When asked if he was praying, the man replied 'No, I come in here, I sit down, I look at Jesus, and He looks at me.' Is that all? he was asked. The man whispered, 'what else is there?" Whenever there is adoration of the Blessed Sacrament we can enter, look at Jesus, and let Him look at us! If we do not know what to say we can say nothing. Our Heavenly Father knows what we need even when we do not." (Hope for the Journey, Father Jack Spalding.)
Visit Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration 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, August 4 8:00 AM Dan Stukenberg Bernard & Anna Hamilton
WEDNESDAY, August 5 8:00 AM People of the Parish
THURSDAY, August 6 8:00 AM Father John Schoeberle
FRIDAY, August 7 8:00 AM L/D members-Edwin Haas Family Art & Dorothy Mueth
SATURDAY, August 8 5:30 PM Oliver Biebel Family
SUNDAY, August 9 8:00 AM Dan & Rose Mueth William & Edith Kolar
10:30 AM People of the Parish
July 26, 2009
WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONDAY, August 3 No Mass
Tuesday, August 4 8:00 AM Mass→Adoration→7 PM 9:00 AM Quilting 6:00 PM Quilting
Wednesday, August 5 8:00 AM Mass
THURSDAY, August 6 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting Communion Calls
FRIDAY, August 7 8:00 AM Mass Communion Calls
SATURDAY, August 8 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass / Baptism
SUNDAY, August 9 8:00 AM Mass 10:30 AM Mass
HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
WEB SITE:
holychildhoodschool.com
Dear Friends,
Last week the gospel was the multiplication of the fish and loaves. While there are many ways to look at it, one question I have is, “Will we follow Jesus after the miracles?” As you know 5,000 were fed but less than 5 were standing at the cross when Jesus died. The challenge is to follow Jesus during the summer. When a child dies, a spouse dies, a tragedy happens, we disagree with someone, will we still follow? Will we follow when we don’t feel like going to church, or taking time to pray? Will we still follow when there are no answers to ‘why’? It is a challenge. Today Jesus says He is the Bread of Life. The answer is clear, the challenge is to listen and to follow.
New registrations for the 09-10 school years are now being accepted. Please call the school office at 566-2922.
God bless you, Deacon Ron Karcher Principal
August 8: Trash Pick-up Meet at HCS parking lot at 7:30 am!
McDonald's afterwards
HOLY CHILDHOOD PICNIC NEWS
* Pre-Register for our Washer Tournament either at the at the rectory or after church. The cost is $20 per team and is due at the time of registration.
* If you would like to purchase more Annual Picnic Raffle Tickets or Special Quilt Raffle Tickets, they will be sold in front of church after Mass.
* Home-made items are still needed for the country store, as well as home-made wine and wood crafts.
* We have already purchased some quilts for the picnic, but are still in need of donations for the purchasing of more! If you are not in with a group, you can just send in a donation to help purchase a quilt.
* Don't forget to pick up a basket at each entrance of church to be filled with a value of $15-$20 items. Baskets are due in by August 12th.
* If you have been working the picnic in the past years, you will be signed up at the same stand. If you would like to change your schedule time or stand, please call the rectory @ 566-2958.
THE MASCOUTAH TOWNSHIP is currently sponsoring an annual school supply drive for local needy children. We are in need of the following: pocket folders, Clorox wipes, erasable pen, colored pencils, washable markers, yellow highlighters, pencil boxes or zipper pouch, large erasers, children's Fiskars brand scissors, and multi subject notebooks. If you have questions, or require further information, please contact Debra Moll at 566-7132.
ST. MEINRAD: The One Bread, One Cup Summer Liturgical Leadership Conference for High School Youth, Campus and Youth Ministers is a weeklong conference at St. Meinrad School of Theology and Seminary. While on the Holy Hill youth and campus/youth ministers receive Benedictine hospitality, and the understanding of the Word of God, the Sacraments, and the Mission to go out. While there the youth are able to experience living in a faith community praying morning prayer, Mass, and compline together; as well as the ability to pray Vespers with the Monks of St. Meinrad. If anyone is interested in receiving more information, please feel free visit the website at oboc.saintmeinrad.edu.
ST. GEORGE PARISH PICNIC in New Baden will be on Saturday, August 8th from 3 PM - Midnight. Bluegrass Mass at 4 PM, Lightning Raffle, Quilt & Cash Bingo starts at 6:30 PM. Dinner will be served from 3 - 7 PM.
ST. JOSEPH PARISH PICNIC in Freeburg will be Friday and Saturday, September 11 & 12th. On Friday night there will be a Fish Fry and Music and on Saturday night, Mass will start at 4 PM. A chicken Dinner is from 4 - 8 PM. Quilt Bingo starts at 6 PM. Please come and join in the fun!
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