Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church

August 14, 2011

FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH

Thank you, thank you, all who volunteered to work in the Hamburger Stand last weekend at the Homecoming.  It was a great showing of dedication to our parish, and also to the success of the Homecoming.  Jimmy Amann told me that he had so many volunteers that he had to tell some he could not use them, but if they saw that there was a need, to come in and help out.  I was there on Friday and Saturday evenings, and you were doing your job magnificently.  In fact, you did the job so well that Jim sat around and prided himself on what a great job he did.  Thanks also to those who came first shift, and got everything set up, organized, and going.  Experience speaks for itself!  And God was good to us in the weather that He sent us.  Thanks also to the Scouts and their leaders for cleaning up on the “mornings after.”  Thanks also to those who worked the parades and displayed what an active and great parish we have at Holy Childhood.

Monday is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary.  It is a major feast of the Church, one of the seven Holy Days of Obligation.  However, since it is on a Monday, it remains a major Holy Day, but not one under obligation of attending or committing a mortal sin.  It is a day that we honor Mary’s being taken into heaven and the first to receive the reward of eternal life and all of its glory because of holiness and dedication to the will of God.  It is also a day to show our love for Mary in what she did for us, and still does for us as our mother and intercessor.  We will have masses on Monday at 6:30 A.M., 8:00 A.M., and 7:30 P.M.  If you can attend, please do so to show your love and appreciation for Mary, our mother, Christ’s Mother, and the mother of the church.

On Thursday of this week, we will have our Annual August Red Cross Blood Drive.  We have moved it up to before the picnic, so that, respecting the 56 days interval between giving blood, we can work in a drive in early November, and still maintain our Christmas Blood Drive.  Many of our regular blood donors have received a card from the Red Cross.  You will probably get one from me this week, and a phone call to again remind you of the importance of giving blood to save lives.  This is one gift that does not cost anything, except the time to give blood.  It is the one item that we have not been able to artificially manufacture to take the place of blood and its components.  That is why we need donors.  If you gave at school, come and give this time before school.  If you have never given, give it a try.  It is a way to feel proud of yourself, and be a hero!

Picnic is quickly approaching—two weeks away.  These two weeks are crucial weeks that need the most promoting.  People forget too quickly, and that is why we need to remind them of the picnic and invite them to come.  Thanks to Mike Amann and His helpers who got out the signs along the highways.  They were out before the Homecoming and so all the visitors were alerted to our big days. There is other information in this bulletin from our picnic chairman, and other stand chairpersons.

Again, pray for all of the sick and elderly in our parish, and for those who do not even know that they are not well.  Pray also for good weather for the picnic.  Pray for our parish that we may all grow in the image and likeness of Christ, loving God above all things, and our neighbor as ourselves.

Please return your filled baskets for the picnic and place them in the  breezeway by August 21st.  There are still empty baskets at each entrance of Church.  These baskets are used in our picnic stands.  Please take one and fill it up.  Your generosity is much appreciated!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO WORK at the picnic!  Please call 566-2958 to sign up if you have not already been contacted.  Your help is greatly needed to make our picnic a success!

NEW ROMAN MISSAL CHANGES COMING  The Adult Education and Liturgy Committee met on July 20th to discuss the changes in the New Roman Missal which becomes effective on November 27th, 2011.  The committees have outlined various activities, including programs, reading materials and informational articles that will ease our transition to the New Mass.  As the weeks go on you will find information in the bulletin, music changes will be introduced each month beginning in September, and each parishioner will receive a pamphlet on September 14th and homilies may include some instruction as well.  Of special interest will be three one-hour sessions in church which will include not only instructions but also a “mock mass.”  These sessions will be held on the 3rd Monday of September, October and November; ie., September 19th, October 17th and November 21st.

Thanks to everyone for helping at the Hamburger Stand over the weekend! Great job by   everyone. Thanks for braving the heat and humidity! Can't wait for next year!  Jim Amann
 

Gift Cards  Holy Childhood School sells gift cards at face value to a variety of local retail stores, restaurants and gas stations.  The cards can be given as gifts or used for your own purchases.  Stop by the Gathering Space after mass to purchase gift cards or just to see the cards that we have in stock.  The HCS students, faculty and staff thank you for your support.

BAPTISM CLASS Our next baptism class is scheduled for August 28th, in the parish center from 2-3:30 PM.  (We changed this date.  It was originally scheduled for August 21st.)

CHURCH CHATTER:  Seeking articles and information for the Church Chatter parish newsletter. Please share what you've been doing with the rest of the parish family.  We are a congregation with many ministries, services, and organizations -- each operating within their own circle.  Much is happening and the rest of the parish would like to be aware of the activities and opportunities available.  The Church Chatter was established 12 years ago to answer this need. Our mission is to spread parish news to all registered parishioners, Linda Zacharski: kzacharski@charter.net   or call 566-8022.

Fish Fry and Jam Fest  -  August 26th - 5 to 11 pm

Holy Childhood Parish Church Picnic

 August 27th - 4 to 11 pm

Mass is at 4 pm

All You Can Eat Chicken Dinner from 4-8 PM

Adult & Children’s Games starting at 5 PM

Lightning Raffle at 5:45  -   Quilt Bingo starts at 6:30 PM

    Everything seems to be moving faster & faster. 

We wanted to share the status of our church picnic with everyone

 and point out areas where help is still greatly needed.

****FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY****

        Was such a success last year, we are doing it again!

 Featuring local bands, playing Jazz, Pop Rock, Country, 80's & Oldies

**WHAT'S NEW FOR SATURDAY**

Chicken Dinner:  An all-you-can-eat Chicken Dinner.  Dine in only!

The line will go as usual, and when you go up for seconds there will be a buffet line, you can get a clean plate & get more.

Carry-Out:  Will still offer carry-outs by the 2-, 3-, & 4-piece meals.

Candy Land:  This stand will offer cotton candy as well as pop corn.

Soda Toss Game:   Throw rings, win a 2-liter soda.

Margarita Ville:  This stand will offer original Margaritas & Hurricane Punch,

                           refreshing cool beverages for a hot summer evening.

With these new stands, this means we need people to work!

DONATIONS NEEDED

Baskets:   Our basket stands are a huge pull tab success and to continue to be a success we will need 138 baskets for "This & That" as well as "Toy Land" totaling 276 baskets.  Please pick up baskets at each entrance of church and fill them with $15.00 & up of goods.

    Last day to turn in filled baskets is August 20 - 21

Cakes:    Another one of our popular stands, this stand requires 138 cakes to be give away as prizes.  Cakes can be dropped off the day of the picnic in the school cafeteria.  Also needed are desserts for the chicken dinner.  Please, no cakes that need to be refrigerated, custard or cream pies!  (They melt!) 

Country Store:  Home-Canned fruits & vegetables, fresh-baked goodies, fresh garden vegetables.

****CALLING ALL PARISHIONERS****

Our picnic needs your volunteerism & donations.

 Consider donating to our Quilt Bingo, purchasing/selling raffle tickets,

filling prize baskets, baking, and getting the word out.

Setting-up, working a stand, cleaning up are always volunteer intensive.