Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church

September 11,  2011

FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH

Many thanks to those persons who came Thursday evening to pray for vocations. We had about twenty-five persons to show up for our prayer service.  I hate to say it, but the vocation situation is going to get worse before it gets better.  So many feel that it is not their problem, and they have other agendas for their children and themselves.  They often feel that they and the church will get by, since God will not let his church fail.  He won’t let it fail, but that does not mean everywhere.  It is not that He let it fail; it is that we let it fail because it was not important enough for us.  Pray and work for vocations!

The Blood Drive last Saturday brought in 32 units of blood.  Our goal was 25 units, and we had at least five donors leave because their computer went down, and they had to fill out the forms manually.  At the end, some were waiting up to two hours to give blood.  That is real dedication.  It is real dedication to show up and give blood to save someone’s life.  Thanks to all who came and helped make the day a success.

City problems are reaching us now.  We had some sections of copper downspout taken from the Parish Center.  All of our buildings are vulnerable except school which has had the pipes there replaced with PVC about twenty years ago for the same reasons.  That will be our repair process now whenever the copper downspouts are stolen.  We can’t post guards around the place!

Tyler Hoerchler was in a motorcycle accident this past week, Tuesday I think.  He is in St. Louis University Hospital with a broken arm, leg, and serious head injuries.  He was not wearing a helmet.  None of us are immune to accidents.  We need to be prepared.  Pray for a complete and speedy recovery for this young man.

As I said in last week’s bulletin, I will be leaving this Sunday afternoon to go fishing at Kentucky Lake, and will return on Tuesday evening.  It has always been a fun trip in the past, and I hope it will be another one.  I am grateful to a parishioner for arranging this trip and giving of his time.  It ends up a full schedule—early morning till late afternoon.  But the change is good for the soul and the spirit.

This week, with this bulletin, you are receiving a booklet about the changes in the mass that will take place at the start of Advent.  It is a very readable book.  I ask you to take the time to read it, and prepare yourself for this event in the church.  It will also help you to appreciate your mass better.  You will be getting other inserts in the Sundays following.  Fr. Abraham will be giving a talk, one of three, starting on Monday, September 19^th, to help us in this time.

Again, I ask your prayers for all of the sick and elderly in our parish.  We have several who have been diagnosed with cancer, and are undergoing treatment.  We also have many who have had cancer, been treated, and are on the “healed” side, but ever cautious.  Pray for one another, and thank God for “the health you think you have.”

THE 17th ANNUAL Holy Childhood 4 Person Golf Scramble   LOCATION HAS CHANGED due to  unforeseen circumstances.  The 2011 Scramble will be held at Locust Hills Golf Course in Lebanon, IL and NOT Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville as originally advertised.  All other pertinent details are the same.  Date Friday, September 16th.  Time is 12:00 Noon Shotgun Start.  Cost $300 per team (includes green fees, cart, “Tom’s Brats” lunch, catered dinner, refreshments, and attendance prizes).  To register your team or for further questions please contact Patrick Wombacher at 566-4219 or Brandon Woodrome at 566-3885.

LADIES OF HCCCW are invited to the Belleville Deanery Day of Prayer on Thursday, September 22nd.  8:30 AM registration in the parish center.  For more information contact Betty Schoeberle at 618-566-7702 by September 12th.

Gift Cards  Holy Childhood School sells gift cards at face value for 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.

Child Protection Training  Any person who will spend 1 time in the school (in a month), trips etc. must have the 2 hour Child Protection Training.  Below are some dates of scheduled trainings:

September 27  Queen of Peace, Belleville   6:30-8:30pm Register 618 234-6169

September 28  Holy Childhood- Parish Center 7-9pm Register 618 566-2922

September 29  All Saints- Breese 6:30-8:30 Register 618 526-4323

For all persons who have had the Child Protection Training, you need to take a refresher course online. Go to: http://safeandsacred-diobelle.org/

PAMPERED CHEF OPEN HOUSE/UPTERGROVE FUNDRAISER

      There will be a Pampered Chef Open House/Fundraiser next Sunday, September 18th, after both masses to help support Olivia Uptergrove.  

     A member of our parish, Peggy Kehrer Staley, who is a Pampered Chef sales representative, has graciously volunteered to host an Open House/Fundraiser for the Uptergrove family.  All proceeds, including her entire commission, will be donated to the Uptergrove Family to help with their medical expenses.  The goal is to have a $3,000 fundraiser, which would result in a $900 donation to the family.  Everyone who donates will also be entered in a drawing to win Pampered Chef products.

     The Open House will be held in the Parish Center, Sunday, Sept 18th, after both the 8:00 and 10:30 masses.  All new fall/winter Pampered Chef products will be on display, and well as several other Pampered Chef products.  Catalogs will be available; please consider taking a catalog to friends and family who might be interested in helping support this fundraiser.  

     If you are unable to attend the Open House on Sunday, Sept 18th, orders may also be placed through Peggy's website.  To order through the website:

  1.         Go to www.pamperedchef.biz/peggykehrer   

  2.         Click on Shop Online in lower left-hand corner of homepage

3.        In Option 1, type in the word Holy or the word Olivia and you will be connected to the link for the fundraiser

4. You can view a catalog and specials there or, if you know what you would like, just type it in the search box.  Payments can be made with debit/credit cards.

5. If you have questions or problems with the website, please contact Peggy Kehrer Staley at 618- 806-1152 or pchefpeggy@charter.net.   God Bless You for Your Support!

Other News

Quilt Bingo St. Augustine, Breese, IL.  Sunday, September 18th.  Bingo starts at 2 PM,  Fried chicken lunch 11 AM to 1 PM.  Adults $7, children $3.50, under 6 are free.  Carry outs 526-4341.

St. Bernard Quilt Bingo Sunday, September 18th, 2011 beginning at 7:30 PM (doors open at 6 PM). Held at Albers American Legion in Albers, IL.

Chicken Dinner St. Felicitas Church Beaver Prairie, 13322 Church Rd. September 18th, from 11 AM to 5 PM.  The usual fried chicken, dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, applesauce, homemade bread and desserts.  Carry outs available.  Cafeteria style.  Adults $8 and children (6-12) $4.  Look for signs on new Rt. 50 west of Carlyle on Rt. 127, 6 miles north of Carlyle.

Holy Trinity Parish Picnic Friday & Saturday, September 23rd & 24th from 4-11 PM. 505 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights, IL. Friday Fish Fry 4-8 PM; Saturday Chicken Dinner 4-8 PM.  Both nights there are many boots, kids and adult games, beer garden, live music, outdoor grill, raffles, silent auction.  Saturday only Quilt & Cash Bingo 6:30 PM. 

Pre-Cana Class  September 24th at Althoff High School. Couples may register by contacting Rev. Matthew Elie at (618) 397-2287.

Friends of the Poor Walk  The Society of St. Vincent De Paul  Saturday, September 24th.  Registration 8-10 AM.  Althoff Catholic High School.  Questions/Info pat.hogrebe@gmail.com or (618) 799-8505.

St. James Parish will hold its Annual SCHLACHTFEST (pork sausage dinner and fall festival) on Sunday, October 2 from 11 AM to 5 PM on the St. James church grounds.  This year’s SCHLACHTFEST features an All-you-can-eat pork sausage dinner served cafeteria style from 11 AM-2 PM.  Quilt and Cash Bingo from 2-5 PM in the gym.  In addition there are raffles, attendance prizes, booths and attractions for adults and children.