Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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September 20, 2009
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
This past week, we laid to rest another parishioner in the person of Olivia Haas. She has been in the Grange Nursing Home for the past several years, and has been out of circulation around town and the parish. She was a great person and a faith-filled person. May she rest in peace!
You may have noticed that we had a portion of the concrete in front of church replaced. It turned out to be a bigger job than we anticipated. The concrete in front of church, the patio or whatever you want to call it, was one of our first projects after I came in 1972. It was done by the men of the parish, led by Delmar (Bucky) Walters. Well, the concrete was thicker than we anticipated, and harder than flint. It took much longer and more work in removing that small portion than anticipated. For some reason or other, it had settled about an inch and a half, and several persons tripped on it. Safety first! Of the many options to fix it, replacing it seemed the most feasible and economical. So as you walk on it in the days ahead, realize that it was a big job back in 1972, and a tough one in 2009.
Jerry and Sally Mueller are celebrating their Golden Jubilee this Saturday. They are privileged to have their son, Fr. Gary Mueller, to celebrate the jubilee mass for them. (I believe that the actual day was earlier in the year, but Fr. Gary could not be home for it.) Now the whole family can be together for this event. May God continue to bless them for many years to come!
Next Sunday, September 27th, is the Fourth Sunday of month, and is Shepherd Sunday in our parish. On this day, we bring canned goods, and other items for the Food Pantry. We can also give a monetary gift, in order to purchase needed items. We also will have a second collection for the remodeling of the new Food Pantry Building. St. John’s U.C.C. Church forwarded the money to get the job done, and all of the other churches in town agreed to help repay St. John’s over the year ahead. Second collection goes to this purpose. Make your checks out to Holy Childhood, and we will forward the amount to the proper place.
There are several persons in our parish that are in need of prayers for reasons of health. There are also many who need prayers to return to the practice of their Catholic faith. It is so easy to forget our dependence on God, or to be grateful to him for all that He has given to us until we are “between a rock and a hard spot”. Pray that God’s will be done in all of the lives of our parishioners before it is too late! Pray daily for our parish family. That will include us and all of our loved ones!
I will be gone to the Convocation in St. Louis from Monday, September 21st thru Thursday, September 24th. Please pray for all the priests and others who will be attending the retreat.
2009 PARISH DIRECTORY Portraits
If you signed 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:
* Monday October 5th -- Tuesday October 6th -- Wednesday, October 7th 2:30 PM -- 9:00 PM Note: On-line sign-up will be disabled during weekend sign-up. Click here to schedule an appointment.
God has called us to be witnesses of the truth. Join other Christians from all denominations on Sunday, October 4th from 2-3 PM, to peacefully and prayerfully proclaim that
We will line Highways 4 and 177 in Mascoutah to proclaim these truths along with over 1300 cities. Join us to make a difference!
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.
IT'S NOT TOO LATE to make your appointment for a photo session for the parish directory. Life Touch has opened October 5th, 6th & 7th. To sign-up, you may call the rectory at 566-2958 or sign-up online at www.holychildhoodchurch.com, under Events! Thank you!
HOLY CHILDHOOD 17TH ANNUAL DINNER AUCTION will be held on Saturday, October 17th. Please see the bulletin insert to order your tickets. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Mary Moll at 566-2300. Thank you for your continued support of HCS.
SHEPHERD SUNDAY: The Mascoutah Food Pantry needs the following items this month: pancake mix, oatmeal, saltine crackers, rice, shampoo, bathroom tissue. They also need used grocery bags. Thank you for your support.
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) and Wal-Mart ($25 & $100). Stop by the school office during any school day or in the gathering space after any mass.
HCCCW: The HCCCW meeting will be held on September 29th at 7 pm in the parish center.
SMALL CHRISTIAN GROUP: This involves groups of 6-12 people meeting weekly or every other week this fall. These "communities" watch videos, go over Sunday readings, or discuss faith-related topics. There will be six groups meeting at different times and days of the week. If you would like to find out more, please contact John Pettinger at 618-677-2724 / johnpettinger@yahoo.com, or you may contact the rectory.
CYO: The CYO moderators would like to thank our anonymous and generous benefactor. Your thoughtfulness and support mean more than you could ever know. Know that your gifts will be used to cultivate the seeds of faith in our young people. God bless you!
HELP WANTED!! The donut committee is seeking volunteers to assist in serving coffee, punch, and donuts every first Sunday of the month after each Mass. If you are interested and enjoy meeting new people of the parish, please call Carol Flannery at 566-8184. Thank you!
Parish School of Religion Director: Marilyn Byrne
Catechetical Sunday Thank you to our catechists for their commitment and service to Holy Childhood Parish.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION "It is very important for us to come to a better understanding of how to be really present to the Lord, in the present moment. We need to trust that He knows what He is doing. If we could go before Him in the Blessed Sacrament and say very simply, 'Here I am, Lord I am concerned about this, so I offer it to you. I offer me to you,' we then allow Him to take care of us. We allow Him to answer our prayers instead of telling Him what we want Him to do." (Hope for the Journey, Fr. 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, September 22 8:00 AM Leroy Schulte Leroy Haas
WEDNESDAY, September 23 8:00 AM No Mass
THURSDAY, September 24 8:00 AM No Mass
FRIDAY, September 25 8:00 AM Mike Hopfinger L/D members of Donald & Agnes Muren Family Jerry & Sally Mueller SATURDAY, September 26 5:30 PM Vince & Marilyn Byrne (50th Anniversary)
SUNDAY, September 27 8:00 AM Catherine Augustine 10:30 AM People of the Parish
September 13, 2009
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 monetary donation to the Food Pantry, please make checks payable to: Concerned Christians.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONDAY, September 21 No Mass
Tuesday, September 22 8:00 AM Communion Service - Deacon Ron Karcher Adoration→7 PM 9 AM & 6 PM Quilting
Wednesday, September 23 No Mass 7:30 PM Choir Practice
THURSDAY, September 24 No Mass 9:00 AM Quilting
FRIDAY, September 25 8:00 AM Mass
SATURDAY, September 26 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass
SUNDAY, September 27 - Shepherd Sunday 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM PSR 9:00 AM RCIA
HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
WEB SITE:
holychildhoodschool.com
Dear Parents & Friends,
The song the students sang in Church on Wednesday had this verse, “New life, new life is what we have been given by the Lord.”
Did you realize that we get life each day? This came to mind as I await the birth of our second granddaughter, it is indeed new life. It also brings to mind a person I visit in jail who may soon be sentenced to prison. Not a new life but a different life. They need our prayers.
We should also taste the newness of a fresh apple, see the beauty of the fields, feel the grass under our feet and love the beautiful weather.
We should also laugh and enjoy the small pleasures. One preschooler when presented with a glass of apple juice said, “I don’t drink beer.” We are grateful that they don’t. You have to smile.
If you are reading this, you have been given life by God. We thank God for the grace of another day and pray that we can see and witness life in its glory. God Bless You, Deacon Ron Karcher Principal
September 27: World Youth Day- Meet at HCS @ 7:15 AM
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” (Gospel) Marriage is about serving each other with a love that brings great joy. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in this area is November 13th through 15th. Early registration is highly recommended. To register or for more information call 888-889-9963 or go online to www.aweekendofdiscovery.org
MAIN STREET OF MASCOUTAH is looking for vendors, crafters, and artisans for the 2009 Fall Festival! The Festival will be on Saturday, October 17th. If anyone is interested in helping, please contact Spring Ramsey at 566-7355. Thank You!
ATTENTION SHUT-INS: Watch daily Mass on TV or internet: Mass everyday on CH 25, EWTN-TV (cable) at 7 and 11 am, including Sunday. You can also watch daily Mass on the internet day or night, at URL WWW.themass.com from Scranton, PA, St. Ann's Basilica, Passionist Fathers, or at WWW.TheSundaymass.org.
MASCOUTAH EVENING LIONS will be conducting their annual Candy Day Sales on Friday and Saturday, October 2nd & 3rd. Our community will benefit through local projects like infant and adult screenings and other worthwhile services to help others in need in our community. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL will hold its annual nationwide "Friends of the Poor Walk." It will be held at Althoff High School on Saturday, September 26th with registration 7 - 10 AM. For more information, please call 618-799-8505 or www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org.
HARVEST BLESSING: The annual "Harvest Blessing of the Farm" will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the farm property of John & Kim Schaefer and Family. The address is as follows: 345 West Mill Street, Ruma, IL. An invitation to you and the People of God of the Diocese will also be printed in the Messenger.
A Catholic Inspirational Comedy with a Message for All Ages! Lighten Up! Whole-Community Celebration! It’s Hilarious and Holy!
Sep. 23 & 24 - 6:47 pm (Yes! 6:47!). St. Stephen Church – Caseyville, IL Check-Out More at www.dougbrummel.com
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