Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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June 26, 2011
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
Well, here we are at the end of June and the beginning of July. June has passed rather quickly, especially for myself as I get older. It seems that I cannot get done what I have done in previous years, and there is more waiting for me all of the time. I try to do the best that I can. I find that I can fall asleep easier during the day than before and need to be on guard for that problem. Next week-end is Fourth of July weekend! There will be fireworks, vacationing, camping, relaxing, and having fun. Please be careful! Fireworks are pretty, but also dangerous. Swimming and boating can be fun. Accidents happen and people are hurt! Take care of the precious body that God has given you to live in, so that you can enjoy the pleasures He still has in store for you! Our collection for the CONVOY OF HOPE, the collection taken up in the Mascoutah Community for the city of Joplin, amounted to $3,110.31. Some of the other churches gave through their denominational drives. However, for the special collection taken up in the churches, over $9,900.00 was collected and forwarded to help Joplin, Mo. Thanks to all who gave so generously to help those less fortunate and more devastated by the tornado. Many ask me about my brother, and my trip to see him. The trip was great! I ran into a storm out around Lake St. Louis that made visibility almost nil. But I drove through it and did not see any threats until near Pella, Iowa when the sky really got black and there was a strange streak of blue totally across the horizon. I just sped up and got out of the way and did not have any problems. The trip home was clear and no problems. My brother is doing as well as can be expected. They do not let him go walking with his walker without someone beside him, for fear that he will fall and break a bone or two. If he fell on me, he would bounce right back up. But he is doing all right. I try to phone him several times a week. It is good for both of us! We filled the position of church help that I advertised for in the bulletin. Brian Uhl has accepted the position. Even though it is part-time, I am sure that there will be many a time that I call on him for extra work in church and at the rectory. Thanks for being there for us, Brian. Another person, a student working for Confirmation hours, has volunteered to water the flowers around church. With all of the rain that we have had this past week, he did not get any hours. And speaking of rain, last Sunday, I had a total of 4.8 inches of rain for the week. Then this week, I got another 3 inches of rain on my rain gauge. We may have to send some plumbers to heaven to slow down this rain, or divert it elsewhere. They are having much rain north of us, which will all come down our rivers, and keep the flood stage up for at least a month. I am sure God knows what he is doing, but we could all be asking for mercy for the crops and the farmers. Friday is the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is also First Friday of the month. Saturday is the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. No Mass Saturday morning, but we will have Adoration of the Holy Eucharist from 9 to 10 A.M. in church. Come and pray with us since there is so much to pray for—peace, the church, vocations, our parish, the sick, lapsed Catholics, health, jobs, etc.
The VBS Committee would like to thank Holy Childhood Church for their generous support with donations of materials and time. We had 50 volunteers from Holy Childhood alone! 257 children from our community traveled through Nazareth where Jesus was a kid. They learned that Jesus had a family, a name, a home, a church, served others, and we do too!
Gift Cards Holy Childhood School continues to sell gift cards during the summer months. Gift cards can be purchased at school during the summer office hours and at church after weekend masses. Contact Debbie Bunn at 566-2866 with any questions. Thank you for your support.
NEW MEMBERS OF THE MINISTRY OF PRAISE If you have not received your packet of materials, please check the table in front of the left altar in church. If you have any questions, call Pat Steinberg at 566-2245.
PSR—First Communion students can pick up their individual pictures at the church office Monday—Friday from 9-4. Please call first. 618-566-2958
Dear Holy Childhood School & Church Families, As many of you are already aware, the Adam and Amy Uptergrove family is going through a lot with their youngest daughter, Olivia, who is 5 months of age. She is finally home after being in the hospital for over 60 days. She has been diagnosed with a rare auto immune disease that causes aneurysms not only in the coronary arteries, but also other arteries throughout the body. This condition is extremely rare in infants, and requires daily visits back to Children's Hospital to be monitored and treated. In order to assist and bless their family in a very practical way, it has been decided to set up a meal registry for them. This will allow Amy & Adam to concentrate not only on Baby Olivia, but on their other 3 daughters, ages 7, 6, and 3. If you are interested in providing a meal for the Uptergrove's, we have set up a website that will coordinate all the meals. All you need to do is to go to the website: http://mealbaby.com/viewregistry/509650, and set up a FREE account with an email and password. Then click on their registry to view the calendar of dates available, choose a date, and type in what you will be bringing them. Gift cards for gas or to local grocery stores such as "Shop N Save" and "Schnucks" would greatly be appreciated too as well as cash or check donations, since the medical expenses continue to accumulate. You can mail those directly to Adam & Amy Uptergrove at: 254 Eastbrook Drive, Belleville, IL 62221. Finally, whether or not you are able to assist with a gift of a meal, gift card or donation at this time, most importantly we ask that you PLEASE keep Baby Olivia, her family and caregivers in your thoughts and prayers. As a church family of faith, this is a simple, yet powerful thing we can do to help them. They are VERY grateful and humbled by all the prayers and support they have been given thus far. Thank you in advance for your generosity! If you have any questions, please let us know!
Blessings, Judy Schneider & Ronda Beck
CHILD PROTECTION CLASSES AT HOLY CHILDHOOD: If you are planning to volunteer at church or school activities with our youth, this class is required. Diocesan Website (www.diobelle.org) under Diocesan Events for a complete list of trainings.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Holy Childhood Church-Parish Center 7:00pm-9:00pm To Register: Holy Childhood School at 566-2958 Or Email: hcs@holychildhoodschool.com.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Holy Childhood Church-Parish Center 7:00pm-9:00pm To Register: Holy Childhood School at 566-2958 Or Email: hcs@holychildhoodschool.com.
HOLY CHILDHOOD CHURCH PICNIC INFORMATION WE Need families to help sell raffle tickets after each mass starting July 16th through August 21st. Please contact the parish office at 566-2958 if your family can help. NEEDED: empty 2 liter soda bottles with lids. Still accepting donations for our Quilt Bingo! If you have not yet donated, please consider it. This is our biggest money maker for our church. If you have baskets from past picnics that you do not use, we would be more than happy to take them back to reuse in our basket stands! PLEASE don’t forget our Country Store . . . we need your homemade goodies.
Parish School of Religion Director: Marilyn Byrne
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, June 28th Joseph Sturman
Wednesday, June 29th Dorothy Lanter
Thursday, June 30th Vivian & Leo Haas
Friday, July 1st Juanita Peterson
Saturday, July 2nd Living & Deceased members of Joseph & Aloys Zinck Family
Sunday, July 3rd (8:00 AM) Brian Zimmermann & Bonni Kohrmann (10:30 AM) People of the Parish
Gift Bearers
7/2 5:30 PM Scott & Susan Anderson Family
7/3 8:00 AM Paul & Donna Zimmerman Family
10:30 AM Linda Cusick Family
If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, please call the rectory at 566-2958 or email hcc@holychildhoodchurch.com
June 19, 2011
Weekly Calendar Monday, June 27th No Mass
Tuesday, June 28th 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Adoration→7 pm 7:00 PM Pastoral Council
Wednesday, June 29th 8:00 AM Mass
Thursday, June 30th 8:00 AM Mass
Friday, July 1st 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass at Grange
Saturday, July 2nd 9:00 AM Adoration 11:00 AM Meng Baptism 2:00 PM Biebel Wedding 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass 6:30 PM Kienlen Baptism
Sunday, July 3rd Welcome Sunday 8:00 AM Mass 10:30 AM 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
Summer office hours: Tues-Fri 9 am to 12 pm
Leaders- Kathy - 588-4018; Debbie - 566-4196; Ron - 566-7109; Ken - 566-8022
Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues: Gluttony & Lust (Part III of III). Join Fr. Robert Barron for this engaging presentation on the seven deadly sins, which inhibit our flourishing in our relationship with God and with one another. Borrowing from Dante's Divine Comedy, Fr. Barron demonstrates how the deadly sins are internal patterns of dysfunction leading ultimately to man's unhappiness. Fr. Barron shows us how to counteract these seven sinful patterns, however, by developing the seven lively virtues. These virtues offer antidotes to each sin and help us on the path to healing and happiness. Join us for the Cathedral Adult Faith Formation on Thursday, June 30 at 7:00 PM in the Undercroft as we conclude our study of the deadly sins with an exploration of gluttony and lust.
The Diocese of Belleville is seeking a part time (16 hours per week) Coordinator of Lay Ministry and Catechist Certification. The Coordinator assists with course design and communication of the program as well as maintains records; provides clerical support and coordinates special projects, meetings and events. Applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Applicant must have strong written and oral communication skills, be highly organized and flexible, able to work well with others, and must maintain confidentiality of church and professional issues. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree; professional knowledge, training or certification needed plus 1 – 3 years experience. To apply send cover letter with resume and preferred salary range to Human Resources, Diocese of Belleville, 222 S. 3rd St., Belleville, IL. 62220. FAX to 618-212-0056; email to humanresources@diobelle.org. Application deadline: Thursday, June 30, 2011. E/O/E
Next TEC Weekend is scheduled for July 9-11 at Sacred Heart in Du Quoin, IL. TEC is for Juniors and Seniors in high school. College students and adults are welcome too. Cost for the weekend is $50. For an application, visit www.bellevilletec.catholicweb.com.
St. James 62nd Annual Parish Picnic August 6th at St. James parish grounds, 412 W. Washington, Millstadt, IL. Chicken dinner 4-7 PM in air-conditioned dining room. Carry-outs available. Cash bingo begins at 5:30 PM and the Quilt/Cash bingo begins at 6 PM. Mass is at 4 PM in St. James Church.
St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Picnic will be held at St. Joseph parish grounds in Freeburg, IL on Friday & Saturday, September 9th & 10th. Friday is a fish fry from 4-9 PM and music by Johnny Guitar & Friends at 7 PM. Saturday is a chicken dinner from 4-7:30 PM. Carry-outs available. Quilt bingo at 6 PM. Mass is at 4 PM at St. Joseph’s Church.
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