Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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January 23, 2011
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
Father Hartlein was out of town this week.
GIFT CARD NEWS Now in stock Bob Evans $10; Target $25 and $100. Kohl’s gift cards purchased through the school can be used to make payments on your Kohl’s charge card. We stock $25 Kohl’s gift cards.
"THAT'S MY PAN" 8th Grade Fundraiser The 8th Grade will be placing their final order for personalized pans and gifts on January 28th. Please stop by and see our display in the school hallway or check out www.thatsmypan.com. These products are of excellent quality and make wonderful gifts. If you have any questions please call Dianne Surmeier at 618-304-4881 or landia@charter.net. Thank you for your support!
The 2011 Catholic Men's conference is being held on Sat., Jan 29th. Parishioners of Holy Childhood parish will be carpooling to this event. If you would like to ride with fellow parishioners, there is a sign-up sheet on the table near the parish center. If you would like more information about the conference and to register, please go online to http://catholicmenforchrist.org or contact Joseph Wingate at 618-741-6782 or email: jjwingate@yahoo.com.
Join us for our first annual Catholic Schools Week sale. We will have books and gifts for 1st Communion, Confirmation, Easter and other various items. We will be open in the parish center after masses on Jan 29th and 30th. It will continue Mon, Wed, and Fri from 8 a.m. -12 p.m.; Tues and Thurs 5:30 – 8:30 pm in the school cafeteria. All proceeds benefit HCS library. Any questions contact Kim Recuero 566-8068 or Susan Anderson 698-8775.
Hunger isn’t just a Third World problem. One in six people in America live in food insecure households. Catholic Youth Organization will be taking up a second collection for “Souper Bowl for Caring” on Super Bowl Sunday (February 6) to help tackle hunger. All donations will benefit local charities. CYO appreciates your continued support.
HOLY CHILDHOOD CHURCH BAPTISM CLASS is February 6th at 2 pm in the Parish Center.
FEBRUARY 13TH COME ONE, COME ALL! Breakfast from 8 am to 12 pm in the Holy Childhood School Cafeteria. PROCEEDS BENEFIT HOLY CHILDHOOD CEMETERY. Cost is $7 for adults/$3 for kids 5-12. Eggs, sausage, ham, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, fruit, milk, juice and coffee.
The Holy Childhood Pre-Cana class is Sunday, February 20, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Please contact Mary Moll at 566-2300 for details.
Parish School of Religion Director: Marilyn Byrne
First Reconciliation for all second graders and families is on February 8th, at 6:00pm in the church. PSR Director : Marilyn Byrne 566-2958
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
" Every moment that we spend in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament will leave our soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in heaven because the Blessed Sacrament is Jesus, our risen Savior, with all the glory and beauty of His resurrection flowing out on those who come into His Eucharistic presence." (Pathway to Holiness, 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, January 25 8:00 AM Anthony Pokojski
WEDNESDAY, January 26 8:00 AM Ben Krausz
THURSDAY, January 27 8:00 AM Joseph Sturman
FRIDAY, January 28 8:00 AM Nell Hartlein
SATURDAY, January 29 5:30 PM Margarite Jung
SUNDAY, January 30 8:00 AM People of the Parish
10:30 AM Special Intention for the Norrenberns Family If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, please call the rectory at 566-2958 or email hcc@holychildhoodchurch.com WE HAVE MANY DATES OPEN!
January 16, 2011
WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONDAY, January 24 No Mass 6:30 PM Endowment Fund Meeting
Tuesday, January 25 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Adoration→7 pm 9:00 AM Quilting 6:00 PM Quilting 7:00 PM Pastoral Council
WEDNESDAY, January 26 8:00 AM Mass 7:30 PM Choir Practice
THURSDAY, January 27 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting
FRIDAY, January 28 8:00 AM Mass
SATURDAY, January 29 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass 6:30 PM HCS Book Fair-PC (after Mass)
SUNDAY, January 30 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM PSR 10:30 AM Mass HCS Book Fair-PC after both Masses
ATTENTION: We have a parishioner who is in need of a ride to/from Mass. If you would like to volunteer, please call the rectory. 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
HCS Calendar for January 26 26 8th grade testing @ Mascoutah High School 27 27 School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. 29 29 Catholic Men’s Conference in St. Louis
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! January 28 K-4 Munchkin Games February 10 Science Fair. Gym–6–8:30 p.m. February 23 Kindergarten Open House 7:00p.m. March 2 PreK Open House: 3 yr olds @ 6.00 p.m. 4 year old @ 7:00 p.m. March 11 Variety Show 7:00 p.m. May 1 First Communion 2:00 p.m. May 5 Spring Concert 7:00 p.m. May 12 Confirmation 7:00 p.m.
Keep in your Prayers: Mrs. Fischer whose brother died suddenly last week. He was in his 40’s. Mr. John Grawitch’s brother died suddenly this past weekend.
Prayers of thanks: for the birth of Katherine Berthe who was born last weekend.
PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: March 2, 2011 -- 3 year olds at 6:00 p.m. 4 year olds at 7:00 p.m. Pre-registration will be offered first to those families who have children presently enrolled at Holy Childhood School. Please request the registration packet from the school office. No applications will be accepted without the registration fee ($75.00) and forms. Office phone 566-2922.
RECYCLING: Thank you for continuing to recycle paper. From December 15 – 30, over 21.53 cubic yards or 6.9 tons was recycled. We also received $100 for winning the AbiBow Recycling Challenge of 25 tons. Thank you.
EVERY Wednesday beginning January 5th through March 30th—Theology of the Body featuring videos of Jason & Crystalina Evert. 7 PM-8:30 PM.
February 5: HOPE Clinic. Meet at 7:30 AM at HCS Parking Lot
February 5 & 6: Souper Bowl of Caring at each weekend Mass.
February 12-13: Breese Quest
Leaders- Kathy - 588-4018; Debbie - 566-4196; Ron - 566-7109; Ken - 566-8022
Cursillo (pronounced Cur-see-O): A Cursillo Weekend is a short course in Christianity. It is a powerful instrument of renewal in the Catholic Church and provides a method to continue the Christian formation, which is begun in the three day weekend. The Cursillo Weekend begins on a Thursday evening and ends on a Sunday evening. Those attending live, work, pray and play together. Daily Mass, Communion, Reconciliation and Spiritual Direction are provided, along with food and lodging. A Cursillo Weekend is an encounter with Christ. Attend a Cursillo weekend and experience Christ’s love for you in a very special way. The next Belleville Diocesan Cursillo in Christianity 2010 Men’s Weekend will be held February 17 - 20. The Women’s Weekend will be February 24 - 27. The Weekends will be held at the beautiful scenic and peaceful DuBois Center in DuBois, IL. More information and applications can be obtained by calling: Susan Anderson @ 618-448-0008 (home) or 698-8775 (cell), or email: onajourney@charter.net or visit the website at http://home.catholicweb.com/bellevillecursillo/index.cfm.
The Journey of Hope 2011 Conference is an opportunity for you to hear some of the Catholic Church's most dynamic and trusted speakers talk on the issues that impact you most as a separated or divorced Catholic, all based on the foundation of finding healing in Christ. March 4-6 in Atlanta GA. Guests include Archbishop Wilton Gregory, Vatican Analyst Fr. Thomas Williams, and EWTN host, Johnnette Benkovic. Early registration discounts and scholarships available. Information and registration at www.journeyofhopeconference.com.
Make a resolution to listen to AM 1080 WRYT Catholic Radio in the New Year. Tune in to daily Holy Mass, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and the Rosary. Participate in live call-in shows on the faith, such as Catholic Answers Live, Open Line, Reasons for Faith, and more. For a program schedule and a free CD call (314) 752-7000 or toll free at (877) 305-1234.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP MEETING is held at 1:00 PM on the second Wednesday of every month at Mount Carmel Peace Chapel. Rev. Dennis Voss is our facilitator. There is no charge for this ministry and no RSVP is needed. 10101 West Main St, Belleville, IL.
The Diocese of Belleville and the Office of Worship will be offering five workshops across the diocese on the English translation of the Third Edition of the Roman Missal which will be implemented on the First Sunday of Advent – November 27, 2011. These workshops will invite participants to see beyond the technical changes in order to affect real change in the liturgical life of the parish community. For more information or to register go to www.officeofworship.catholicweb.com.
Project Rachel is an ongoing program allowing for post-abortion healing available to anyone whose life has been wounded by abortion. The phone number for confidential help in the Catholic Diocese of Belleville has been changed to 1-888-456-HOPE. Information may also be found at www.hopeafterabortion.com.
Please remember those traveling from our diocese, and indeed the nation, to participate in the March for Life in Washington, DC on Monday, January 24. May their travels be safe and their witness be fruitful.
MESSENGER RENEWAL WEEKEND: Where can you find out what is happening in the Diocese of Belleville, a neighboring parish or one across the state? Where can you find stories of faith from many areas of the diocese, across the nation or around the world? The Messenger, your local diocesan newspaper, brings news of events important in your parish, your diocese and the universal church. Please stay “connected” through a subscription to The Messenger. Annual subscriptions are $25.00 (less than one month of cable TV), and envelopes are provided in your parish envelope packet.
ASSUMPTION HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS The Diocesan Office of Education has a number of Assumption High School yearbooks for sale. The Pioneer yearbooks go from 1995 to 1989; however, we do not have copies of all years. Cost—$5.00 each. For more information, call 618-235-9601, ext. 1142.
CHICKEN DINNER Highland Knights of Columbus Hall. Sunday, January 23rd from 10:30 am to 5:00 p.m. Call 654-9049.
THURSDAY NIGHT FAMILY FAITH FORMATION CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER Thursday, January 27, at 7PM: Saints throughout the Ages: Thomas Aquinas, Timothy & Titus, Francis de Sales, John Bosco, Angela Merici. These great saints are just a few of the many heroes of the faith celebrated by the Church during the month of January. Please join us in the Cathedral Undercroft as we explore some of the saints throughout history whose lives are a testimony to the love of Christ.
The Masterworks Chorale will host a Trivia Night on Saturday, January 29th, 2011 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 5420 Old Collinsville Road in Fairview Heights. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; first round of play begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Phil Donato, of KWMU Radio, will be our emcee. Cost is $10 per person or $100 per table (up to 10 per table). Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Mulligans and 50/50 raffle tickets also for sale. All drinks must be purchased at the bar. Chili, hot dogs and desserts available, or bring your own snacks. All proceeds benefit The Masterworks Chorale and Children's Choruses. For information or reservations, contact Christa Jenkins at 618-628-9989 or visit www.singmasterworks.org.
St George New Baden K of C Breakfast Sunday, January 30th from 7:30 AM until 11:00 AM. Part of the proceeds to benefit the St. George Food Pantry fund. Serving: Sausage, Pancakes, Eggs, Biscuits & Gravy, Hash Browns, Baked apples, Milk, Orange Juice, Coffee. $7.50 Adult(12+), $3.00 Child(6-11), 5 & under free. Thank you for your support.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH QUILT & CASH BINGO Silent Auction, Cafeteria, 505 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights, IL. Sunday, January 30—1:00 p.m. Plate lunches beginning at 11:30 a.m.
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY St. Augustine Church, at Hecker Community Center. Hecker, IL. Quilt/Cash Bingo. February 6th. Fried chicken & pork sausage plates. Serving 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.
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