Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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April 25, 2010
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
Father was visiting his brother from April 19th - 23rd, so he was not able to write his weekly message. He did call and told us he was having a good time and getting some much needed rest!
Father would also like to express that he hopes the First Communicants continue to receive the Eucharist throughout their lifetime.
PASTORAL COUNCIL: There will be no meeting this month. If you have any comments or suggestions for the council, please email the church at holychildhoodchurch@cbnstl.com. or contact one of the following council members: Joe Wingate, Jim Tomaszewski, Jodi Gardner or Chris Levrault. Thank you!
TROOP 57 YARD SALE: Please consider donation of items we can sell at our May yard sale. We can even pick those items up if you live in town. If you want to have your own yard sale, we'll rent you some prime table space. For more info, please call Jim Cornman at 566-0355.
GIFT CARDS FOR SPRING: Support Holy Childhood School by buying gift cards for every day purchases or to give as gifts. We have many in stock for "cash 'n carry". You can purchase gift cards at the school office and after weekend masses at church. Thanks for your support!
NURSING HOME MINISTRIES are in need of volunteers to take communion to the sick at home, in the hospital or at the nursing homes. If you are interested and in need of more information please contact the rectory at 566-2958. Thanks!
SCHOOL BOARD It is time for Holy Childhood School Board nominations. Three seats are up for election. Please consider nominating or volunteering to serve. Election will be in May. This week there will be sheets in the pews for nominations. You can also pick them up in the school office.
PICNIC If anyone is interested in rhubarb to make jam/pies for the church picnic, it will be ready in about 3 weeks. Call Stacie @ 566-0355 for the amount you will need.
WE NEED: new picnic stands. We are no longer able to have a wine stand due to the liquor laws. So please if you have any suggestions for a stand email Stacie at hawaiiancornmans@charter.net or her cell Stacie@566-0355
Parish School of Religion Director: Marilyn Byrne
PSR spring registration is on May 2 and May 9th before PSR begins and during class time.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
" 'Every soul should reflect my mercy', Jesus said to St. Faustina reminding her of the basic Christian duty: the New Testament commandment of active love of our neighbor, of each and every person, even one's enemy. The exercise of mercy is thus not just a recommendation as a piece of advice, but the duty of every follower of Christ and it applies in a special way to those who wish to be the worshippers and apostles of the Divine Mercy." (She Made an Ordinary Life Extraordinary by Sister M. Elizabeth Siysah.)
Worship Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday following the 8 AM Mass until 7 PM and Saturday morning from 9 to 10 AM. If you would like to commit to a specific hour on Tuesdays please call Mary Ellen Mueller, 566-9529
MASS INTENTIONS:
TUESDAY, April 27 8:00 AM Leonard Hartlein
WEDNESDAY, April 28 8:00 AM Rob & Anne Reher
THURSDAY, April 29 8:00 AM Raymond & Amelia Haas
FRIDAY, April 30
8:00 AM Easter Flower
Memorial Mass SATURDAY, May 1
5:30 PM
John Lang
SUNDAY, May 2
8:00 AM
Susanne Gardner
10:30 AM People of the Parish
April 18, 2010
WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONDAY, April 26 No Mass
Tuesday, April 27 8:00 AM Mass → Adoration→7 pm9 AM & 6 PM Quilting
7:00 PM Pastoral
Council Wednesday, April 28 8:00 AM Mass 7:30 PM Choir Practice
THURSDAY, April 29 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting
FRIDAY, April 30 8:00 AM Mass
SATURDAY, May 1 9:00 AM Adoration
4:30 PM
Confessions
SUNDAY, May 2 - Welcome Sunday
8:00 AM
Mass
10:30 AM
Mass
HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
WEB SITE:
holychildhoodschool.com
Dear Parents and Friends,
On Saturday, April 24, Holy Childhood School celebrates 150 years as a Catholic school. On February 2, 1859, the first teacher F. X. Landwehrlen, a layman, was employed and was later joined by Lorenz Gottsleben as the second teacher. All of this happened as a nation was struggling with a Civil war.
There are some interesting facts. Holy Childhood School has provided vocations to the priesthood, sisters, brothers and deacons. Saturday night Mass will be celebrated with Fr. Von Deeke, Deacons Bob Lanter, Bob Lippert and Rich Bagby - all graduates of Holy Childhood Catholic School.
Our main school building was built in 1923 and the whole second floor was an auditorium and stage and had a balcony (now an upstairs closet). Additional classrooms (Grades K, 1, 2, 4), a gym and cafeteria were added in the ‘60’s.
Over the years, Kindergarten, preschool and after care programs have been added. Graduates from many generations and different decades will be joining us, sharing stories, and seeing how things have changed. Tickets are available $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Mass is at 5:30 followed by Open House etc. at 6:30. You can purchase tickets at the school office or call Nancy Austin at 618 604-6633.
For 150 years, Holy Childhood has been blessed by people who believed in Catholic education and were willing to make the sacrifice of time, talent and treasure. God bless you.
Sincerely, Deacon Ron Karcher Principal
Please pray for the following who are recovering: Deb Pazderka - surgery - Now home recovering. Diane Surmeier - Hit by a base ball at a game
April 24 / 25 and May 1/2 Plant Sale After Masses
April 28 - Meeting 7:00 - 8:30 PM
WEEK-END RETREAT experience will be held specifically for separate and divorced Catholics at Todd Hall in Columbia, IL, on April 30 - May 2, sponsored by the Springfield Diocese Office of Marriage and Family Life. Visit www.respectlife.catholicweb.com under events, for a flyer. Registration deadline is April 23.
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE at St. Anthony's Parish Center, Beckemeyer, IL, will be held on April 29 -- 30, from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
SPRING FLING / COW PATTY BINGO will be held on May 2. A spaghetti dinner will be served from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Cow patty bingo 4:00 - 5:00 pm
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