Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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February 13, 2011
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
Again, our parish returns to God one of his faithful servants in the person of James Rakers. Jim died last Tuesday, and was buried this past Friday. Jim was always available to help out here at the parish, living in the next block. Before we had the bells electrified, his boys were ringing the church bells for all the masses. When they could not make it, Jim would do the job. One of the boys turned the bell over from pulling too hard, and Jim went up and rolled it back over so it would ring. I could always count on him to help me when I needed him. A prayerful man, filled with faith, and devoted to the sacraments, may God reward him for his goodness, his faith, his family values, good example, and love of Holy Childhood Parish. May he rest in peace!
This Sunday, today, the Knights of Columbus are having a breakfast in the school cafeteria to benefit our Holy Childhood Cemetery—from 8 A.M. to 12.00. Your support will be greatly appreciated for their efforts, and for taking care of our cemetery.
Next Sunday is our Parish Pre-Cana Day in the Parish Center. Pre-Cana is a Marriage Preparation Program that explores most of the “nitty-gritty” issues that can come up in a seemingly happy marriage. It stresses Godly values, and the need of prayer and a living faith. Sad to say, more time is exerted on the event—the externals, the reception, the showers, the “show” than on the need for God at the event, and throughout their lives. Our most precious treasure is our soul—it lasts into eternity. We need God’s help to travel that road, in fact, any road to eternity. Please pray for the presenters, and for all of those couples who will be attending, that they will let God be their guide and help.
I want to thank all who renewed their subscriptions to the Diocesan paper, the Messenger. I also want to thank all who entered a new subscription. There is a lot of information about our local church, our world church, and articles on faith and the Sunday Scriptures in each issue. It is a good help to a “light in the world.”
Since Fr. Abraham is back, and we welcome him back, I am going to see my brother in Iowa. He fell last week at the assisted living home, and fractured his skull. He is now in the nursing home recuperating. We hope this is temporary and that he can soon go back to assisted living. At the present, he is depressed. I am hoping that I can help him get back to normal. (Normal?—neither of us were too normal—just fun-loving.) I will be back on Friday. Pray that I have a good trip both ways—6-7 hrs. each way.
I want to thank several members of our parish who gave of themselves to clear the snow off of our parking lot, sidewalks, and the school playgrounds so that we could have some safety in coming to church. Dan Beck was here Saturday morning while his son was in Server’s Training, and cleaned around the church block. Matt Stukenberg brought in his Bobcat, and cleaned the church parking lot. John Hulliung brought in his Grass-hopper Snow blower and widened out all of our sidewalks and wherever needed. Sunday, Doug and Christina Mugele brought in their Bobcat and shovels, and cleared the school playground. There was still some ice under all of this snow, but they sure did a great job and the whole parish owes them a prayer and thanks for their caring attitude. THANKS, EVERYONE!
MEN’S MINISTRY MEETING is Saturday, February 19th at 7:30 AM at the parish center.
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.
SHEPHERD SUNDAY FEBRUARY 27TH The Mascoutah Concerned Christians Food Pantry needs the following items this month: egg noodles, white rice, Hamburger Helper, peanut butter, pancake syrup, canned chicken & dumplings. Thank you for supporting the food pantry.
If you would like a mass said for someone, please call the rectory at 566-2958 or email hcc@holychildhoodchurch.com. We have several openings beginning in March.
Gift Cards Whether you are planning a nice dinner out or needing to grab a quick bite, we have gift cards to meet your needs. Tony’s Place ($25), Applebee’s ($25), Chevy’s, ($25), Chili’s ($25), Burger King ($10), Arby’s ($10), Starbucks ($10), Fazoli’s ($25), TGI Friday’s ($25), Bob Evans ($10), Logan’s Roadhouse ($25) and many more. Thank you for your support.
PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: March 2, 2011 -- 3 year old 6:00 p.m., 4 year old 7:00 p.m. Pre-registration forms for registered members of Holy Childhood Church are available 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.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:
March 9th Ash Wednesday
March 10th Blood Drive 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
March 19th Blood Drive 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
April 12th HC Penance Service 7:00 PM
April 17th Palm Sunday
April 21st Holy Thursday
April 22nd Good Friday
April 24th Easter
May 1st 1st Communion 2:00 PM
May 12th Confirmation 7:00 PM
Parish School of Religion Director: Marilyn Byrne
There will be NO PSR on February 20th!
PSR Director : Marilyn Byrne 566-2958
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."
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, February 15 8:00 AM Dr. Emily Smith Aldo Balestri
WEDNESDAY, February 16 8:00 AM Fr. Gira
THURSDAY, February 17 8:00 AM Nell Hartlein
FRIDAY, February 18 8:00 AM Bonni Kohrmann Roman Wilhelm
SATURDAY, February 19 5:30 PM Living and Deceased members of the Harvey & Ophelia Groennert Family
SUNDAY, February 20 8:00 AM Betty & Jake Pruett
10:30 AM People of the Parish
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!
February 6, 2011
WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONDAY, February 14 No Mass 2:30 PM St. Vincent DePaul -- PC
Tuesday, February 158:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Adoration→7 pm 9:00 AM Quilting 6:00 PM Quilting
WEDNESDAY, February16 8:00 AM Mass 7:30 PM Choir Practice
THURSDAY, February 17 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting
FRIDAY, February 18 Msgr. Hartlein's Birthday! 8:00 AM Mass
SATURDAY, February 19 7:30 AM Men's Ministry Meeting -- PC 9:00 AM Adoration 1:00 PM Schulte Wedding 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass
SUNDAY, February 20 8:00 AM Mass -- Scout Sunday NO PSR 10:30 AM Mass 10:00 AM Pre-Cana Class -- PC until 7 pm 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
¨ Mission – Since I received an all clear from my oncologist, I am undertaking something that I had wanted to do for a long time. Through Food for the Poor, I am going on a 1 week mission trip to Honduras April 4 - 8. It is a way to understand missions, to work and to bring that experience back. Learning is a lifetime event and I feel this will only increase my understanding. I ask for your prayers that all will work out.
¨ Kindergarten Open House is February 23 at 7:00 p.m. Pass the word out. Preschool Open House is March 2 at 6:00 p.m. for 3 year olds, and 7:00 p.m. for 4 year olds.
¨ Congratulations to all of our Munchkin athletes for an enjoyable evening. Thanks to Mrs. Olson for helping to set it all up and the Athletic Committee for their hard work.
¨ Thank you to the Mugele family who did a great job moving the ice and snow from the school parking lot.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Feb 23 Kindergarten Open House 7:00 pm
Mar 2 Pre-K Open House 3 year olds @ 6 p.m. and 4 year olds @ 7 p.m.
Mar 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.
EVERY Wednesday through March 30th —Theology of the Body featuring videos of Jason & Crystalina Evert. 7 PM-8:30 PM.
February 12-13: Breese Quest
March 4-6: DYC in Collinsville, IL. Meet at 6 PM on Friday at HCS parking lot. Return at 5 PM on Sunday.
Leaders- Kathy - 588-4018; Debbie - 566-4196; Ron - 566-7109; Ken - 566-8022
Love One Another--Since Sunday, February 13th is World Marriage Day, we will delve into what Scripture and the Church have to say about this beautiful institution. The theme of this year's World Marriage Day is "Love one another." We will reflect on how these words of Christ apply to husband and wife in the sacrament of marriage, with special emphasis on how children are the fruit of their love. Come join us for this study and discussion of marriage in the Cathedral Undercroft on Thursday evening, February 17 at 7:00PM.
QUILT BINGO St. Augustine, Breese. Sunday, February 20th. Bingo starts at 2:00 PM. Fried chicken lunch 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
ST. ANTHONY’S BUNKO & dessert party. 1:00 PM, Monday, February 21 at St. Anthony Parish Center in Beckemeyer. $5 per person-includes drinks and dessert. Benefits St. Anthony Cemetery Fund. 18 or older.
St. Bernard Breakfast St. Bernard Parish Center, Albers, IL. Sunday, February 27th from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Menu includes: Behrmann’s pork sausage & ham, pancakes, eggs, fried potatoes, coffee, juice & milk. Carry Outs Available. Adults $6.50, children (6-12) $3.00 and under 5 free.
Do you have a favorite or easy Lenten recipe that we can share with our readers? The Messenger will be publishing these recipes during Lent. Please send your recipe to The Messenger, 2620 Lebanon Avenue, Belleville, IL 62221 or email: cathnews@bellevillemessenger.org. Fax: 618-235-9605. Please include your name, parish and city. We are looking forward to hearing from you and trying out some new recipes. Deadline to submit information is February 23.
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 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.
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.
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