Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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November 7, 2010
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
November is the month of the saints in heaven and in purgatory! Thanks to all who made the special effort to come to mass last Monday in honor of All Saints Day and for All Souls Day on Tuesday! The School Children had a very nice presentation after the 8:00 a.m. mass about many saints in our church. We count on the example of the saints and also their prayers to guide us in our daily lives.
Thursday is Veteran’s Day. Don’t forget to say an extra prayer for all those veterans who gave of their lives to save our country. Pray also for all of those who still suffer from injuries, both physical and emotional, (battle scars) from their military commitments. Pray also for all of our troops who are deployed throughout the world, and for their families.
Next weekend, we will have a second collection for THE CARE OF OUR PARISH CEMETERY. We started this last year, since the cost of maintaining our cemetery, as well as making improvements, exceed the return on our investments. As we all know the stock market, as well as the whole financial scene has challenged all who depended on returns from their investments. We recognized this last year, and at that time, decided to begin a “second collection” on one Sunday during November for the purpose of helping take care of the cemetery. Please help us in this endeavor by making your check, or envelope with gift, to Holy Childhood Parish Cemetery Fund. In addition, the Knights of Columbus are having a breakfast next Sunday after the 8 and 10:30 mass to benefit our cemetery. Please patronize them, and bless their efforts.
We want to thank the Knights of Columbus who have been doing some great work in the cemetery the past years. They repainted the Crucifixion statues and altar, and revamped the concrete area around the altar. The gentleman who takes care of the roses at the Cathedral, Mr. Bossier, is responsible for the rose bushes and the other plants that enhance the crucifixion group. He supplied all of the plants on his own, comes and waters them, and promised to take care of them. They sure add beauty to the area. We also want to thank Robert Anstedt for taking care of the mowing and trimming in our two cemeteries. One of these days, we will have to have a “cemetery work day” to straighten up some leaning monuments, and some sinking ones. It is a constant care to fill in where the soil sinks in around the vaults, or time takes its toll.
We gave back to the Lord another member of parish in the person of Marie Hommel. She was 95 years old, and has been a resident at the Mar-Ka Nursing Home for the past many years. She was a faith-filled person! May she rest in peace!
I am hoping to go to Iowa the latter part of this week. It will probably be the last time this year as we move into the holiday season, and life gets hectic. My brother is now in an “assisted living” residence next to the nursing home where his wife lives. He is doing much better now from all reports. His wife is sleeping most of time, probably from the medicines they are giving her for the cancer. We do not know what is ahead of us! Pray for the grace to meet the challenges God has in store for each one of us!
Pray for the grace to meet the challenges God has in store for each one of us.
The “Book of Remembrance” is on the podium in front of the church during the month of November for you to list those persons you want to remember in our masses and prayers.
GIFT CARDS It’s not too early to start thinking about Christmas. Holy Childhood School sells gift cards for many local and national retailers and restaurants. Stop by the school office during the day or the gathering space after any mass to start your Christmas shopping today!
Knights of Columbus Breakfast is on Sunday, November 14th from 8 AM to 12 NOON in the parish center. Pancakes, sausage, biscuits, gravy, fruit, juice, and coffee. Benefits the cemetery.
THERE WILL BE A SECOND COLLECTION on November 13th & 14th for the cemetery fund.
CHURCH CHATTER: Please send news of your organization's current or recent activities to be published in the upcoming issue of the parish newsletter. Don't hide your light under a bushel; let the whole parish know what's going on and how your ministry is fulfilling our parish mission statement. Need help in writing it? Pray to the Holy Spirit! Email your information to Linda Zacharski. kzacharski@charter.net or call 566-8022.
HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL’S annual Scholastic Book fair is coming Nov. 15 – Nov 29 and will be held in the cafeteria. We will be open Mon – Fri 8 – 3pm and on Sunday Nov 21 from 8:30 – 12:30. This is a great time to pick up stocking stuffers or Christmas gifts. Thank you for your support.
Mark your calendars for November 17th! The Holy Childhood Youth Group is sponsoring an evening of spiritual enlightenment. Odd Walk Ministries will begin the evening at 6:00 pm with their upbeat Catholic music. Justin Fatica, a Catholic motivational speaker will begin speaking at 7:00 pm. What a great way to prepare for Advent! Admission is free!
Gear Up! Edge is providing boxes at the school and church for people to donate interview appropriate clothing to low-income men who are seeking employment. This service project will run from October 22nd-November 19th and our donations of men's clothing (new or gently used shoes, dress shirts, belts, suits, sport coats, slacks and new underwear and socks) will be consolidated and given to St Vincent de Paul Society to provide to the men! Ask those dads, uncles, and fathers, and friends if they can help by bringing some of the above listed items to you to place in the boxes in the school.
H.O.P.E. is creating a video library at HCS. If you have any educational, inspirational, religious, or good family video/DVDs you would like to donate or loan to the video library, please drop them off at the school office, so they can be sorted and labeled. In addition to the teachers, the families would also be able to check them out to view at home. The teacher's are currently making a "Wish list" if you would like to make a monetary donation for the video fund or if you have any movie suggestions please let us know, as we will be purchasing a starter set the end of November. We are interested in videos for all ages. If you have any questions please contact Christeen Wingate at 980-8345.
Parish School of Religion Director: Marilyn Byrne
Notice to parents of all eighth grade students: The Rite of Acceptance for all eighth grade students receiving Confirmation will be on Sunday November 14th, after the 10:30am Mass. This is mandatory for all parents and students
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"For just as you cannot be exposed to the sun, without receiving its vivifying rays, so too you cannot be exposed to the Son of God, present in the Blessed Sacrament, without receiving His divine rays of enriching graces, mercy, love, life and peace." (Pathway to Holiness by Mary's Call)
Visit Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration every Tuesday following the 8 AM Mass until 7 PM, and on Saturdays 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, November 9 8:00 AM Tony Pokojski
WEDNESDAY, November 10 8:00 AM L/D Herman & Rachel Renth Family Stephanie Anderson
THURSDAY, November 11 8:00 AM Paul Hopfinger
FRIDAY, November 12 8:00 AM Special Intention for Mr. & Mrs. Ed Hartlein
SATURDAY, November 13 5:30 PM Clarence Fohne
SUNDAY, November 14 8:00 AM People of the Parish 10:30 AM L/D Henry Ribbing Family Deceased members of the Knights of Columbus
October 31, 2010
WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONDAY, November 8 NO MASS 1:00 PM SCC -- pc
Tuesday, November 9 8:00 AM Mass → Adoration→7 pm9:00 AM Quilting 7:00 PM HCCCW Meeting -pc
WEDNESDAY, November 10 8:00 AM Mass 7:30 PM Choir Practice
THURSDAY, November 11 NO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSED 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting
FRIDAY, November 12 8:00 AM Mass
SATURDAY, November 13 9:00 AM Adoration4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass 6:45 PM Biebel Baptism
SUNDAY, November 14SPECIAL CEMETERY COLLECTION 8 - Noon KC breakfast to benefit cemetery 8:00 AM Mass 9:15 AM PSR 10:30 AM Mass Rite of Acceptance for 8th Grade Confirmation Class after 10:30 MaSS
If you know of anyone who is unable to attend Mass and would like to have communion brought to them, please call the rectory, 566- 2958.
HOLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
WEB SITE:
holychildhoodschool.com
Dear Parents & Friends, This is a very busy time. November 11 is Veteran’s Day. On November 12th we will celebrate veterans at the 8:00 a.m. Mass. “It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken away.” Dick Cheney.
I think we forget that our country fought a Revolutionary War to have freedom. Today, we still have the same freedoms. We can thank those who have served in the military during the Revolutionary War, and in the many wars that have followed. War is not pretty, or well defined, not always thought out, yet we have freedom. Thank you veterans!!! We love freedom. Freedom and choice does not mean we can do anything we want. There are responsibilities, yet many people have forgotten that. Freedom to worship does not mean you can choose not to go to church, to pray. Our spiritual life is as important as anything. Freedom does not mean we can shout anything, write anything, do anything we wish. We have responsibilities to be Christian to each other, to be civil, to respect. There seems to be so much anger yet some people hide under the word ‘freedom’. Freedom does not mean we let the government do everything. We are responsible to help. The 7th grade collected items for the Food Pantry. In November, the Edge is collecting men’s clothing for Gear Up during Advent. The school will be accepting baby wipes, baby oil & shampoo for the Pregnancy Care Center. Our goal is 200 and I believe we will exceed that. The center is in dire need of baby wipes. Freedom means responsibility. God bless you as we bring God into our families by action and word.
Sincerely, Deacon Ron Karcher, Principal
HCS Calendar for Next Week: 11 Veterans Day-No School 12 Veterans Mass 8:00 a.m. and Flag Raising 13 Rite of Acceptance – Holy Childhood Confirmation Class after 10:30 Mass 23 Mass at 10:30 a.m. Bring lunch. Dismiss at 1:00 p.m. – NO BUS
Nov. 10th - Meeting 7pm-10pm Nov 17th - Speaker Justin Fatica and Oddwalk Ministries Nov 23rd - Angel Tree set up 7pm-10p
Leaders- Kathy - 588-4018; Debbie - 566-4196; Ron - 566-7109; Ken - 566-8022
Veterans Day: A Special Presentation” on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7 PM. We invite all the military veterans in our parish and their families to a special showing of the film “The Miracle of Father Kapaun” in the Cathedral Undercroft. One of the most inspiring heroes of the Korean War—this military chaplain is on the road to sainthood. The story of his heroic work as a chaplain during battle, and his leadership and comfort to fellow American prisoners after capture and torture by the Communists. This imprisonment under incredibly harsh conditions ultimately led to his death at 35 years of age in 1951. A man of incredible courage and faith, he is credited with saving the lives of hundreds of prisoners, instilling them with hope when all hope seemed lost.
The 4th Annual Karla Smith Foundation Dinner Auction will be Saturday, November 13, at the Fountains Conference Center, Fairview Heights beginning at 5:30. It is going to be a fantastic evening! Gather some friends, and please join KSF. Bidding opportunities include a European travel package, ski experience in Beaver Creek, CO, Walters Golf Package valued at $3,450, a set-visit with Glenn Close on Damages in NY, a Weber grill, and so much more. Come hear Carnegie Hall performer Bram Wijnands & enjoy a night on the town you can feel great about. Register at www.KarlaSmithFoundation.org or call Emily Smith at 624-5771.
St. Luke’s Scrapbooking Crop Join us on Saturday, November 13 from 9am -6pm in St. Luke’s Parish Center (226 N. Church St., Downtown Belleville) to work on your photo albums and scrapbooks. Bring your projects and enjoy the day with friends and fellow croppers. $20 includes a 4 foot table space, lunch and attendance prizes. Idea boards and sample pages on display. Demonstrations for holiday projects. For reservations, contact Dottie at 233-2883 or boltontwin@ameritech.net.
“Corpus Christi Parish, Shiloh, IL, “All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet” Sunday, November 14, 2010. Serving from 8 – 10:30 AM, Corpus Christi Parish Center. Featuring Bacon, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, French Toast Sticks, Biscuits & Gravy, Fried Potatoes, Fruit, Pastry and Drink. Cost is $ 7.50 per adult, $3.50 per child ages 6-12 and under 6 free.”
BEEF & NOODLE DINNER Your parish is invited to enjoy a great meal at the Annual Roast Beef and Noodle Dinner at Zion Lutheran Church, Mascoutah, IL on Friday, November 19th from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Carry outs available. Then check out the large bake sale with lots of homemade desserts.
Dig out those quarters for a fun shopping experience! St. Luke’s Holiday Quarter Auction, Sunday, November 21 in the parish center at 226 N. Church St., Belleville, IL. Doors open at noon; auction begins at 1pm. Gift items for all ages will be auctioned. No bids more than $1. Purchase a $2 paddle to place one bid per item; or pay $25 to make unlimited bids. Beer, wine, soda and snack plate available for purchase. For reservations, contact Mary Lou Lugge 277-1508.
Small Victories, an abortion intervention and pregnancy resource ministry, is in need of diapers, formula and gently used baby items (clothing, furniture, car seats). Donations can be brought to the rectory or you can contact Mary Kellerman @ 567-6213 for pick up. Thank you in advance for supporting this pro-life ministry!
If you’re not a regular subscriber to The Messenger, don’t’ miss this chance to read our diocesan newspaper. Through a special offer to our parish, copies of the next six issues will be available beginning next weekend. Be sure to read the feature article about parish St. Vincent de Paul conferences and participate in The Messenger’s latest poll! Check out the new family column on “Stress.” Keep abreast of the news of your Church – locally and nationally. Ask the usher for your copy!
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