FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH

As you get this bulletin, the Annual Parish Picnic is in full swing, or a piece of history.  At any rate, God has been good to us, along with all the parishioners.  Monday night was a bomb—almost two inches of rain here at the parish, and more in some other places of town.  No work that night other than to get the barrels out of the pavilion.  Tuesday morning came around bright and clear—humid though—and a great group of moms, dads, children, and older workers showed up.  Two girls would team up to carry a heavy seat board; little ones would carry metal brackets, blocks of wood, and run errands.  The boys got heavier jobs.  But believe it or not, starting a nine, they had all of the bingo stands, beer stand, and other stands set up by noon for a pizza dinner. And Tuesday night, the men and more youth showed up and set up the rest of concessions stands and the chicken fry stand.  Barrels were filled to enable them to carry light poles, and paper dumpsters were moved.  Wednesday worked with lighting and wiring, and repairing some damaged equipment.  God has blessed us so much so far this week, and the forecasters promise us good weather for our picnic week-end  At any rate pray for good weather, and thank God for all the good that he has done for us.  He blesses us with workers all year long, from quilters, to planners, to those who work to make the picnic a success all year long.  I thank all who give and gave of their time, many times, at many places this picnic evening to make it a success.  I ask God to bless all of you according to your ability and your contribution of time, labor and attitude.

Sunday, August 23^rd, CLEAN-UP AND STORE AWAY!  I ask you to take your time so as not to hurt yourselves, or to damage the equipment so that it will be ready for next year.  Haste makes waste, and often injures!  Please, take your time and do it right!

School is in full swing this week.  Children’s masses will be on Tuesday (8^th, 7^th , 5^th, 6^th), Wednesday (5^th, 4^th, 3^rd, and 2^nd). On Friday, both groups will attend.  The lower classes will be gradually brought into the rotation as they get more on track.

Blood Drive this week is on Thursday from 2 to 7 P.M..  This blood drive is very important because it makes up for the Labor Day weekend.  Many accidents happen this weekend as people close off the summer with this holiday.  And there are always the great number of hospital emergencies, surgeries, and supplying the needs of many who have terminal illnesses.  Please come if you can.  We are going to try personal phone calls to set appointment times that will be honored.  It is hoped that this will smooth out the flow of donors throughout the day, and cut down on the wait time for donors.  Thank you if you work this into your schedule.  We will have baby-sitting at the site along with the cookies, raisins, and bar-b-que pork sandwiches in the canteen.  With the economy being what it is, Red Cross has cut out giving T shirts for the time being.

Parents, if you can come to mass when your child or children attend, you would be doing them a great teaching experience by your example of presence and prayer.  In all reality, what is more important than your union with Christ through prayer and sacrament?

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 4th from 2-3:30 PM in the parish center. You will register upon your arrival.

 GIFT CARDS:  Holy Childhood School sells gift cards all year around.  You can use the gift cards for your everyday purchases, to purchase gifts, or to give as gifts.  We stock restaurant cards for Tony’s, Applebee’s, Texas Roadhouse, Subway, Panera, and Pizza Hut.  We stock retail cards for American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Build-A-Bear, Dillard’s, iTunes, Kohl’s, and Macy’s.  We stock grocery cards for Tom’s, Shop N Save and Wal-Mart.  Plus many more!

COME ONE, COME ALL: Adult choir practice will resume on Wednesday, September 2nd at 7:30 PM in the choir loft. If you like to sing, we would love to have you join us. We have a lot of fun, but we work hard too. If you have any questions, please call Mary Kay @ 566-2690 or email her @

mkprit@charter.net. Thank you!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Attention: 3^rd Degree KC Members.  Knights of Columbus Shirts (short-sleeved) are available for ordering. You must be a 3^rd Degree member to wear the shirt with the KC Emblem. If interested, please contact Roger Hund at 566-7410 or email him at: rogerhund@charter.net. Shirt sizes are Lg (42-44) and XLg (46-48) - $30; XXLg (50-52) - $32; XXXL (54-56) - $34. Please include your name, number, and size of the shirt you will need.

2009 PARISH DIRECTORY: Sign up after mass on August 8, 9, 15, 16, 29 or 30.  We will NOT have sign up the weekend of the Church Picnic. If you sign up on or before August 30, you will be entered to win one of two $50 gift certificates that can be used toward additional portrait purchases.  Pictures will be taken at the following times:

* Tuesday September 8^th – Friday September 11^th 2:30 PM – 9:00 PM

* Saturday September 12^th                    10:00AM – 4:30 PM

* Tuesday September 15^th – Thursday September 17^th 2:30 PM – 9:00 PM

On-line sign-up is available through our parish website –

http://www.holychildhoodchurch.com - under upcoming events

Note:  On-line sign-up will be disabled during weekend sign-up.

 PARISH DIRECTORY VOLUNTEERS: We need help with sign up and picture day hosts and hostesses. Please call Karen Wobbe at 566-8118 or write karen_wobbe@yahoo.com if you can help in anyway. We need help after each Mass in August and September 8th - 12th and 15th-17th.  

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

COUNCIL 4380

Attn:  3^rd Degree KC Members.  Knights of Columbus Shirts (short-sleeved) are available for ordering.  You must be a 3^rd Degree member to wear the shirt with the KC Emblem.

They are made of Micro Fiber Material, The shirts are Purple with White accent Striping under arms.  Shirt is embroidered with KC Emblem (2”), Council 4380. Mascoutah, IL displayed on left side of shirt. 

Shirt sizes are

Lg (42-44) and XLg (46-48)     $30.00

XXLg (50-52)                              $32.00

XXXL (54-56)                            $34.00

If interested, contact Roger Hund, email:  rogerhund@charter.net or phone 566-7410.  State:  name, telephone number and size.  When available for delivery, payment will be collected.

REMINDER: PSR teachers training September 9, at 6:30 PM in the parish center.

PSR classes begin Sunday, September 13th. If you have not registered your children and would like to,  you may register that morning and thereafter.

MASS INTENTIONS

TUESDAY, August 25

8:00 AM             In Thanksgiving of Dr. & Mrs. Petz

WEDNESDAY, August 26

8:00 AM            Wanda Gass

THURSDAY, August 27

8:00 AM            Leroy Haas

FRIDAY, August 28

8:00 AM            Fellin & Jung Families

SATURDAY, August 29

5:30 PM            1) Clarence Fohne

                          2) Vickie Wray

                          3) In Thanksgiving for the Jo Ann Funk Family

SUNDAY, August 30

8:00   AM         Kelly Johnson

10:30 AM         People of the Parish

 August 16, 2009

No Mass

8:00 AM                    Mass→Adoration→7 PM           

9 AM / 6 PM            Quilting                    

8:00 AM                   Mass

8:00 AM                   Mass

9:00 AM                   Quilting

2-7 PM                     Blood Drive

8:00 AM                 Mass

9:00 AM                Adoration

4:30 PM                 Confessions

5:30 PM                 Mass

8:00 AM                Mass

10:30 AM              Mass   

            Child Protection Training       September 9 7-9 pm Parish Center

                                                                  Call School office  566-2922 to register. No cost

Dear Parents & Friends,

“Well done is better than well said” Benjamin Franklin. Since 1859 Holy Childhood Catholic School has done better. It has provided a Catholic education with discipline and safety for 150 years. That is getting it done! In a world that values money and power yet wants to make this nation where God cannot be spoken in any public place we need Catholic Education. We do this by example and by what we say.

Please keep Holy Childhood in your prayers and your continued financial support as we begin another year.

We collect ink cartridges and cell phones, boxes are in the church lobby and school. Outside we have paper recycling bins that help the environment and the school. We can use flat screen monitors for our school computers. We are also looking for donations of items, services and monies for the Dinner Auction October 17. You can bring them to the school office. Mark your calendars for a Trivia Night September 19 at Holy Childhood to benefit the technology program.

God Bless You,

Deacon Ron Karcher

Principal