Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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March 27, 2011
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
We now enter the third week of Lent, and with that the end of the month of March. Time is flying! I hope that this Lent is bringing you great satisfaction in the spiritual progress you are making. I am grateful to all of you who have been coming to our morning masses, as well as the Lenten Mass on Wednesday and the Stations of the Cross on Friday evenings. Thank you for making the special sacrifices to come to these events! Thanks also to all who attended the Soup-Speaker event last Monday evening. Fr. Mauer was really wound-up, but had a very good talk. Come this Monday for another great talk by another great speaker. Check the Parish News in this bulletin for more information.
Friday is the first Friday of the month. I will be making house-calls to bring Communion to shut-ins, God willing! SATURDAY IS THE FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, AND WE WILL HAVE THE “MASS OF ANOINTING” FOR ALL WHO ARE SICK OR OVER 65 YEARS OF AGE. The Rite of Anointing of the Sick is for people who are sick or for those who are elderly to strengthen them or heal them so that they can continue to fulfill God’s plan for them. It is not to say you are going to die then, or push you over the edge! It is a Sacrament that gives grace, and brings Christ into our lives to help us in all ways. Please come if you qualify! Bring someone who could use these graces.
The Ministry of Prayer and Praise is still alive. Members are asked to pray and offer sacrifices for the parish and the church as a whole. The only commitment is to pray daily. There are no meetings, dues, or evaluations. Periodically, prayer intentions are mailed out. We form a great body of holy people bringing prayers before our Lord. Please join us! Time commitments of a few minutes each day with no meeting to attend! Contact Pat Steinberg, 566-2245.
Many thanks to the Whittom, Wilhelm and Buehrle families of Pack 57, who came and cleaned around church last Saturday! You did a great job, and church looks so much cleaner and nicer for your efforts. Flowers next!
Many thanks to all who have responded to the CATHOLIC SERVICES AND MINISTRY APPEAL so far! The first Sunday, 45 persons pledged $6404. Last Sunday, 71 persons pledged $18,432. This translates into 116 persons supporting the CSMA to the tune of $24,836.50. Our goal is have 215 donors from our parish of over 600 families. We can do it if we want to help our church fulfill its mission to ourselves and those who have special needs. We save souls and bring Christ to others and ourselves by the gift we give to the CSMA.
The Blood Drive last Saturday did not reach goal, but darn near. Goal was 30, and we had 28 persons to come in. And all 28 were able to give blood—no deferrals. And we also had five first-time donors. I am sorry that more did not feel that giving blood was such a great gift of life. And it did not cost anyone any money—just time and dedication. The main drive on Thursday, the 10th, brought in 61 units of blood—our goal was 71! And we had 71 persons to come and volunteer to give blood. Many, many thanks to all who came to give blood! You saved many lives by your love of your neighbor!
LENTEN SCHEDULE: (through April 24th)
Mass: Every Wednesday at 5:30 pm (through April 6th) Stations of the Cross: Every Friday at 5:30 pm (through April 15th) April 12th: Penance Service at 7:00 pm April 17th: Palm Sunday April 21st: Holy Thursday Mass at 7:30 pm April 22nd Good Friday Mass at 7:30 pm April 23rd Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00 pm April 24th Easter Mass at 8:00 am & 10:30 am
LENTEN REGULATIONS
Each year the Lord Jesus calls the entire Church to a special season of penance and renewal. As we begin this holy time of Lent, we should reflect on our need for conversion of heart, prayer, charitable works and Penance.
1. All Catholics who are 14 years of age and older are to observe the penitential practice of abstinence which consists of refraining from the consumption of meat. Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and the Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence. 2. In addition to abstinence, fasting is to be observed by all Catholics between the ages of 18-59 years (inclusive). Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting. 3. On days of fasting and abstinence, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. 4. If a person is unable to observe the above regulation due to ill health or other serious reasons, they are urged to practice other forms of self-denial that are suitable to their condition. 5. Because Lent is a special season for all Christians, we should not lightly excuse ourselves from these penitential practices. 6. To completely disregard the law of fasting and abstinence is seriously sinful. 7. Pastors and parents are encouraged to see that children who are not bound by the obligation to fast and abstain are led to appreciate an authentic sense of penance.
SET OF KEYS FOUND at last weeks blood drive. Please call 566-2958.
The Lenten Soup Supper and Speakers Series Our second Soup Supper will be held on Monday evening, March 28. Soup, bread and desserts will be served beginning at 6:30 and our speaker will begin at 7:00 The featured speaker for the evening will be Sr. Ethel-Marie Biri, SSND from St. Louis. Her topic will be "Finding God in the Ordinary." Sister has served the Church for more than 40 years in a variety of ministries including Diocesan Chancellor, Novice Director, Parish Director of Faith Formation and Educational Consultant. She has recently been on sabbatical at the Redemptorist Renewal Center and Desert House of Prayer in Tucson, AZ. We are fortunate to have her as one of our guest speakers. We invite all parishioners to attend.
Boy Scout Troop 57 is sending a crew to Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. To help pay for the trip, they are selling chocolate from the World's Finest Chocolates. The 6 oz. Solid Chocolate Bunnies are only $5 and orders are being taken now. The chocolate bars are only $1 each and come in three great varieties and will be available after mass at the front of church as well as in the Gathering Space.
Stations of the Cross CYO will host Friday at 5:30 pm. April 1st.
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS: With Easter being late this year (April 24), the envelope (Mar 6), in your church envelope box, for the Easter Flower Memorials is over a month early. We will start receiving your donations at this time. For $10.00, you can list 1 or 2 individual names or 1 or 2 family names. The money is used for the purchasing of the Easter Flowers and any other items needed for the altar. You may use the Easter Flower envelope or use a white envelope and address it to HCCCW. Please list who the memorial is for and the donor's name on the envelope. Make checks payable to HCCCW. Donations by April 18, to insure your loved ones' names are included on the list displayed at all entrances in the church. For more information, contact Pat Bowker, 566-7089.
BELLEVILLE DEANERY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN spring meeting will be Saturday, April 2nd at Queen of Peace Parish in Belleville. All women of our Parish are invited. Cost: $6.00 for lunch, registration $4.00. Time: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. RSVP to Kay Osborn 566-2203 or Betty Schoeberle 566-7702 by March 25th.
Parish School of Religion Director: Marilyn Byrne
¨ April 2: Confirmation talk and Cathedral tour for all 8th graders from 9 AM to 12 Noon in the Parish Center.
¨ April 5: Eucharistic meeting for 2nd grade families at 7:00 PM in the church.
PSR Director : Marilyn Byrne 566-2958
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"We need to go to the Lord first, continually and last. When we are sad, He is our consolation. When we have no joy, He brings us hope. When we are weak, He is our strength. When we are frightened, He is our courage. He heals us when we need to be healed, and fills us with all that we need, when we go to Him. He will not impose His will upon us. We decide, ourselves, whether or not to be open to the Lord and to all the incredible gifts He gives. "
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, March 29 8:00 AM Albert & Otilla Christ
WEDNESDAY, March 30 8:00 AM Marie McLaughlin Rosie Vivier Bedard
THURSDAY, March 31 8:00 AM Jim Rakers
FRIDAY, April 1 8:00 AM Elva Schalk
SATURDAY, April 2 9:00 AM Mass of Anointing 5:30 PM Thelma Schoonover Brother Paul Wilhelm Don Voegele
SUNDAY, April 3 8:00 AM People of the Parish
10:30 AM Christopher Ostrander Anthony J. Mayer, Sr.
If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, please call the rectory at 566-2958 or email hcc@holychildhoodchurch.com
March 20, 2011
WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONDAY, March 28 No Mass 1:00 PM SCC -- PC 6:30 PM Soup Supper -- PC
Tuesday, March 29 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Adoration→7 pm 9:00 AM Quilting 6:00 PM Quilting
WEDNESDAY, March 30 8:00 AM Mass 5:30 PM Mass 7:30 PM Choir Practice
THURSDAY, March 31 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting
FRIDAY, April 1 8:00 AM Mass10:00 AM Mass at the Grange Nursing Home 5 :30 AM Stations of the Cross
SATURDAY, April 2 9:00 AM Mass of Anointing 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass 8:00 AM -- Noon Confirmation Rally -- PC
SUNDAY, April 3 -- Welcome Sunday8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM PSR/Reconciliation 10:30 AM Mass 11:45 AM Baptism
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
Calendar Next Week – March Stations of the Cross 8:15 April 1 7th grade Springfield Trip 2 Confirmation Session 9am Parish Center followed by tour of the Cathedral Future Events - May 1 1st Communion 2:00 p.m 5 Spring Concert 7:00 p.m. – Gym 9 Kindergarten Graduation 10 Pre School – 3 yr. old graduation 11 Pre School – 4 yr. old Graduation 12 Confirmation – 7:00 p.m. 13 School Picnic 14 Sports Banquet 15 Graduation 8th Grade 2 p.m. 20 Last Day – Regular Dismissal - Buses
EVERY Wednesday through March 30th —Theology of the Body featuring videos of Jason & Crystalina Evert. 7 PM-8:30 PM.
April 6th: NCYC information ONLY meeting 7-8 PM
Leaders- Kathy - 588-4018; Debbie - 566-4196; Ron - 566-7109; Ken - 566-8022
St. George New Baden Knights of Columbus invite you to enjoy a light Lenten meal. Soup & Salad Dinner, Wednesday, March 30th, 4 - 7 PM, Hodapp Hall (gym). 3 varieties of soup with salad and dessert. $5.00. (Bring your own container for carry outs).
SOUP, BREAD, & BIBLE STUDY As we prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, Pope Benedict XVI reminds us that we must be "guided by the Word of God." Hence, "the Church, in the Gospel texts of the Sundays of Lent, leads us to a particularly intense encounter with the Lord. "The Fourth Sunday of the Lenten journey focuses on the man born blind and presents Christ as the light of the world. This miracle indicates more than a mere physical healing; indeed, Christ desires to open our interior vision, in order to deepen our faith when we recognize him as our one true Savior. "He illuminates all that is dark in life and leads us to live as 'children of the light." Join us in the Cathedral Undercroft on Thursday, March 31 at 7:00 pm at as we encounter Christ in the Scriptures; soup and bread will be served beginning at 6:00 PM. Please bring your Bible.
The Hincke - Sense Home is seeking a part-time employee to assist with duties including laundry, cooking, cleaning and overnight security. To apply, call 618-234-5722, or apply within, Hincke–Sense Home, 2620 Lebanon Ave., Bldg. 4, Belleville, IL 62221. Deadline for applying is – Friday, April 15, 2011.
Noon Lions Fish Fry every Friday of Lent from 5 -7:30 PM. Chamber is responsible for the dessert stand and the monies received benefit the Visitor’s Center.
RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE St. Augustine Parish Center, Breese, IL. Thursday, March 31st from 5 PM to 9 PM. Friday, April 1st from 10 AM to 1 PM (1/2 price from 3 PM to 8 PM). Saturday, April 2nd from 9 AM to 1 PM ($2 brown bag all day). Bake Sale March 31st & April 1st. Lunch & soda available.
QUILT & CASH BINGO on Sunday, April 3rd at 1:00 PM in the Father Stephen Freund Parish Center. In conjunction with the bingo, there will also be a bake sale, basket boutique and raffle. Fried chicken dinners will be available prior to the start of bingo. Doors open at 10:30 AM.
Do some Spring Cleaning and bring your discarded treasures to us. Drop-off will be in the Parish Center at St. Teresa in Belleville. Thursday, April 7 - 7:30 am to 6:30 pm and Friday, April 8 – 7:30 am to 8:00 pm. Annual Spring Everything Under the Sun Sale! St. Teresa, Belleville, Saturday, April 9. Doors Open at 8:00 am.
Eye of the Storm: Enter the Quiet. Come away from the storm of activities and the intense pace of life. Enter the Quiet. Discover and experience God’s presence and action within yourself in an atmosphere of quiet reflection, personal and communal prayer, and sharing. This retreat for young women, ages 18-24, will be held at Sancta Maria in Ripa in South County on April 8-10. For information contact Sister Susan Renner, SSND: screnner@ssnd-sl.org or 314-633-7013
The love of God has been poured out into our hearts. Is God in the center of your marriage so that His love shines through you to your spouse? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in this area is April 8th through 10th. Early registration is highly recommended. To register or for more information call 888-889-9963 or go online to www.wwme.org
For inspiration during the Lenten season listen to AM 1080 WRYT, Catholic radio. Hear Lenten Parish Mission with Father Bill Casey, Lenten Retreats with Father John Corapi, and the Stations of the Cross. Plus daily Holy Mass, the Holy Rosary, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. For a program schedule and a free CD, please call (314) 752-7000 or toll-free 1-877-305-1234.
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