Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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September 25, 2011
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
Here we are in the last week of September, and it really is feeling like the Fall season has begun. This all-day rain on Thursday gives us a good hint to what is coming down the pike. The rain will be spiked with coldness and it will be penetrating. But it is the season of the year, looking forward to dying and death, and then to a new life next year, or maybe in eternity. And really, our life is all about eternity—eternal life in heaven. The seasons are a reminder that all will pass away, and a new life is down the road. Let’s hope that we live our lives in such a manner that not all of our hopes and goals are in this world which will pass away, but in the eternal life where we will be united with God in a life of peace and happiness. Whether we like it or not, night comes, and we look forward to a new day.
This coming Saturday is the first of October, and it is also our day for the Anointing of the Sick and the Elderly. Mass will be at 9:00 A.M., and we invite the elderly to come and receive this sacred sacrament of God’s tender love to those who are ill and to those who are in their waning years of life, not knowing what is ahead and when death will come. It does not mean we will die; the sacrament is God reaching to us in another way to show His love for us, and His desire to be with us at this special time in our lives.
Saturday evening, October 1st, the Knights of Columbus will have their Friendship Dinner in Holy Childhood School. They have been invited to attend mass with us at 5:30 p.m., and to go to the event afterwards. So if you see some new faces, welcome them, and show them the Holy Childhood spirit of hospitality. Fr. Hartlein will be saying the mass, since he has to attend the dinner afterwards. I am told that there will be knights from all over the Belleville Diocese in attendance.
Next Sunday, I will again be leaving to go to Iowa to see my brother. Since Fr. Abraham has both Sunday masses, I will be scooting out of here on Sunday morning, in order to get up there and spend more time with him. He seems to be in good health and spirits from our telephone conversations.
I stand corrected about the Tuesday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. There is always someone present, and that is one reason that they sign in to show that they were here. I probably missed someone behind a pillar in the back, and thus made my false assumption. However, we could have more parishioners taking the time to come and pray before the Blessed Sacrament. After all, we are preparing for our eternal life. And we make it what it will be by our lives here on earth—not that we live in church, but that we take time out to be with Christ so that we can know Him, love Him, and serve Him with joy and the security of his presence and help in our present-day lives.
Again, I ask your prayers for all of the sick. We have several who have advanced stages of cancer, and others with serious injuries and illnesses. So much is in the hands of God, and we need to show our love for those needing His special care, and our trust in Him. Pray also for the doctors who have to make the critical decisions and use the special skills to repair and save lives. Pray for all those who work in the health-care profession, and give them joy and pride in their work and calling.
The Diocese of Belleville, Knights of Columbus are honoring Msgr. Jerome Hartlein. The Friendship Dinner will be held at Holy Childhood School Cafeteria on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Mass will be at 5:30 PM and immediately thereafter there will be a social period at 6:30. Dinner will be at 7:00 PM. Wives and significant others are included. The Honorees also include Fr. Ralph Haas (deceased), Fr. Melvin Haas (deceased), Sir Knight Henry Averbeck (deceased)-New Athens, Frank Hogg - Aviston, Bob Trokey- Belleville, Michael L. Kish - Columbia Reservations required by Sunday evening September 25. At this late date if you have not made reservations, call Roger Hund @ 618-566-7410. If no answer, leave message to include the names of the attendees. Roger Hund will add you to the list and you will need to pay Sat, Oct 1, at the door. The cost is $20.00 per person.
PICNIC CLOSING MEETING Monday, September 26th at 7:00 PM in the parish center.
EMAIL ADDRESSES NEEDED: If you are not currently receiving emails from our parish, please email the us at hcc@holychildhoodchurch.com. It is a great way to receive information about upcoming events.
October is the month of the Holy Rosary HCCCW, St. Ann Sodality, is going to honor the Blessed Mother by saying the rosary which was painted on the Holy Childhood School blacktop playground by the flag pole on Wednesdays in October 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 12:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Do you know the rosary is said before Mass on weekdays and on Sundays? We have a lot to be thankful for so join us on Wednesdays in October or before Mass!
THANK YOU TO DOTTIE MENCHAU and all the ladies who helped with the auction quilt. Jim and Norma Amann.
Eagle Scout Project Bake Sales – Nick Grawitch of Boy Scout Troop 57 will be holding bake sales to raise funds for building Ceremonial Fire Pits at our VFW here in Mascoutah. Join him for great fish at the VFW on Friday, September 23 and Friday September 30 and buy dessert from his bake sale to help him in his project! Come out and show your support for our veterans and our Boy Scouts!
Gift Cards We now stock Phillips 66 $25 gas cards which can be used in town at Sax’s. Stop by the school office during the week or the Gathering Space after masses to purchase cards. Holy Childhood School thanks you for your support.
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, September 27th Living & Deceased Members of the Agnes Muren Family Donald Krausz
Wednesday, September 28th Leo A. Haas
Thursday, September 29th Mark & Susan Albrecht
Friday, September 30th Special Intention for the John Wright Family
Saturday, October 1st Frieda Aydt
Sunday, October 2nd 8:00 AM People of the Parish 10:30 AM Lawrence Christ Intentions of the Ben Mueller Family
Gift Bearers
10/2 8:00 AM Fran Graul & Ruth Fritz
10:30 AM Al & Mary Lou Schlueter
If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, please call the rectory at 566-2958 or email hcc@holychildhoodchurch.com
September 18, 2011
Weekly Calendar Monday, September 26th No Mass 7:00 PM Picnic Closing Mtg-PC
Tuesday, September 27th 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Adoration→7 pm 9 AM & 6 PM Quilting 7:00 PM Pastoral Council Mtg 7:30 PM Finance Mtg
Wednesday, September 28th 8:00 AM Mass 7-9 PM Child Protection Class 7:30 PM Choir Practice
Thursday, September 29th 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting 7:00 PM Liturgy Mtg
Friday, September 30th 8:00 AM Mass
Saturday, October 1st 9:00 AM Mass of Anointing 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass 6:30 PM K of C’s Friendship Dinner - HCS Cafeteria
Sunday, October 2nd Welcome Sunday Respect Life Sunday 2-3 PM 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM PSR 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 Pre-K thru 8th grade
WEB SITE:
holychildhoodschool.com
Email: hcs@holychildhoodschool.com
Principal: Mr. Ron Karcher: 476-3505
Child Protection Training Any person who will spend 1 time in the school (in a month), field trips etc. must have this 2 hour training.
Scheduled Trainings: September 28 Holy Childhood- Parish Center 7-9pm Register 618-566-2922.
For all persons who have had the Child Protection Training, you need to take a refresher course online. Go to: http://safeandsacred-diobelle.org.
Leaders- Kathy - 588-4018; Debbie - 566-4196; Ron - 566-7109; Ken - 566-8022
See CYO page on this website and click calendar for a schedule of meetings and activities.
Retirement Fund for Religious Collection September 24-25 As you recall the people who have most shaped your life, you may remember the sister who prepared you for First Holy Communion or the brother who coached your high school basketball team. Never counting the cost, these religious shared with you love, faith and a belief in all that you could be—choosing to invest in your future rather than their own. Today, these sisters and brothers may be elderly or infirm. Today, they likely receive an average Social Security benefit of just over $4,500 annually. Today, they need you. The Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be taken up in our parish on September 24 & 25. Please be generous.
In observance of Priesthood Sunday, The Messenger, the Belleville diocesan Catholic newspaper, will publish a special section in the October 27 issue to recognize our priests and sacramental ministers. This is your opportunity to tell us briefly some of your pastors’ and sacramental minister’s best qualities. Please email your remarks to cathnews@bellevillemessenger.org., fax 618-235-9605 or mail to: The Messenger, 2620 Lebanon Avenue, Belleville, IL 62221. Deadline to submit remarks — September 23.
OCTOBERFEST St. Michael’s Church, Staunton. October 1st, all day auction, food, crafts, music from 8-midnight. Sunday, October 2nd, Polka Mass at 10 AM, chicken dinner 11 AM-5 PM; music from 11 AM-9 PM. Refreshments, booths and games. Exit 41 from I-55.
St. James Parish will hold its Annual Schlachfest (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 Schlachfest 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.
Our friends at Family Center, a ministry of Catholic Urban Programs, are requesting your help. Family Center’s home-building program – East Side Heart and Home – has been nominated for a $25,000 grant that is being awarded by Markham Vineyards. Two grant recipients will be selected based on votes received through on-line voting. At present East Side Heart and Home is one of the leaders but YOUR HELP IS NEEDED to insure they remain there! Please go to the Markham website – www.markhammarkofdistinction.com – register and vote for EAST SIDE HEART AND HOME. You can vote every day beginning now through October 3, 2011. Let’s help East Side Heart and Home win this $25,000 grant and continue their outreach in the community. Please also consider forwarding this e-mail to your family, friends and co-workers and ask them to vote as well.
Catholic Book Club Meeting: October 6th, 1-2 PM. Book of the month is “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. All are welcome to join us in the Cathedral Rectory Library. 234-1166.
Pumpkin Bake Off Saturday, October 15th. Entries accepted from 10-11 AM. Tony’s Restaurant, 9 W. Main St. in Mascoutah. Winner announced at 12 PM. Held in conjunction with Mascoutah Fall Fest & Chili cook-off. For more info call 566-7355.
Are you interested in learning more about your faith? Would you like to strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church? Tune in to Catholic Radio on AM 1080 WRYT. Programming includes daily Holy Mass, devotions, Catechetics, live call-in shows, and much more. For a program schedule and a free CD call (314) 752-7000 or toll-free (877) 305-1234.
The second reading today says “complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing”. Come to the Worldwide Marriage Encounter to learn to communicate in a whole new way and be united in heart. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in this area is October 8th and 9th. Early registration is highly recommended. To register or for more information call 888-889-9963 or go online to www.wwme.org
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