Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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October 2, 2011
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
As I said in previous weeks, I am leaving to see my brother in Iowa today and will be back Friday evening. I hope that everything goes well for you this week, and that you are blessed in all ways. Say your prayers each day and try to come to mass during the week. It is a great source of God’s blessings, and to live out our purpose in life. Bless you!
October is the month of the rosary. As we read in last week’s bulletin, the HCCCW will be having the rosary at 12:30 on the school playground at the flagpole. In the monthly calendar, we scheduled Rosary and Benediction at 5:30 P.M. on Wednesdays. We will continue to have that for those who do not come to the noon rosary, and see what happens after that. There are some who come from work, and others who prefer the evening service. Mary, help us to do God’s will!
We have flu shots scheduled for Wednesday, October 12, from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M., in the parish center. Tom Schneider, from our parish, is scheduling this service for our parishioners who need to get these shots. We all want to stay healthy and well this winter, and not take any risks. As the old saying goes: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
I want to thank all of the people who take the time to come to Mass during the week. The weekday mass is the same Mass that we have on Sunday—the same Jesus who came to us here on earth to save us from our sins, and the same Jesus who took bread and wine at the Last Supper and changed them into His own body and blood. And it is the same Eucharist (Holy Communion) whether we receive it during the week or on Sunday. So many feel that they have fulfilled their obligation to God by their Sunday Mass. In one sense, that is true—you have fulfilled the obligation to keep the third commandment. But the weekday Mass is not of obligation, but the generosity of Christ to come to us every day we desire, and bless us with his grace. He wants to be with and in us every day and to strengthen us every day for the trials and challenges that come to us each day. If we choose not to go to Mass, when we could, with some effort on our part, then we are also choosing to deny ourselves this special blessing from God. We also deny Jesus His desire to come and take up residence in our soul. There is no religious activity on our part higher and more efficacious than our attendance at Mass and receiving Eucharist. We must put our faith into action!
Again, I ask you to be faithful in your support of the parish. During the summer months, people were traveling and our Sunday collections dipped considerably. But our operating expenses continued on the same level because salaries continued on the same level. We were able to give our employees a raise after freezing all salaries for the past two years. I am asking that if you have been remiss over the summer in supporting the parish as you could have done, to please renew your previous support of the parish.
Again, I ask you to pray for all the sick in our parish, especially all those who have critical and terminal illnesses. Do for others as you would want them to do for you!
Everyone is invited to join us for Respect Life Sunday, October 2, 2011, from 2-3 PM, at the corner of Rte.177 & Rte 4, for our prayerful witness for life. Come rain or shine, bring your prayers, umbrellas in case of rain, and chairs if you need them. With your support and prayers, we can make a difference.
Anyone interested in joining the adult choir? Now would be a great time as we are preparing for Christmas. We practice every Wednesday at 7:30 PM and sing the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month at 10:30 Mass. Please call Mary Kay at 566-2690.
ENDOWMENT FUND Requests are now being accepted for review at the next meeting. Please submit your requests to hcc@holychildhoodchurch.com or mail/drop off at the parish office. Deadline is October 14, 2011.
FLU SHOTS Wednesday, October 12th from 9 AM to 12:00 PM in the parish center.
BELLEVILLE DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN will hold their annual convention October 12th at Holy Trinity Church in Fairview Heights, IL. All women of the Diocese are welcome. Registration fee is $15.00 (lunch included) if paid by October 3rd. For registration forms, call Pat Fletcher at 566-9570, or pay at the door-$18.00.
The 18th Annual Holy Childhood Dinner Auction will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at Holy Childhood School. Please join us for a night of fun and help support our. Tickets are available by calling Debbie Hulliung at 566-4196. This year we will be raffling an iPad, gas cards worth $500, and one year tuition for a child in grades K-8. If you would like to make a donation to the auction, please contact Mary Moll at 566-2300. Be sure to check next week’s bulletin for more information.
PSR REMINDERS: THERE ARE NO PSR CLASSES ON OCTOBER 11th. OCTOBER 16th there is a family Rosary in the church at 9:15 AM.
REMINDER TO CATECHISTS: Catechist training in the parish center at 6:30 PM on October 19th. Guest speaker is Russell Peterson from the Office of Education.
EMAIL ADDRESSES NEEDED: If you are not currently receiving emails from our parish, please email them to 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 is going to honor the Blessed Mother by saying the rosary on Wednesdays at Holy Childhood School by the flagpole where the Rosary is painted on the blacktop. We will meet at 12:30 PM on October 5, 12, 19, & 26 (weather permitting).
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.
REMINDER: What: Special Meeting about changes in the Roman Missal When: Monday, October 17th at 7:00 PM Where: Holy Childhood Church Refreshments follow in the parish center
Parish School of Religion Director: Marilyn Byrne
PSR REMINDERS: THERE ARE NO PSR CLASSES ON OCTOBER 11th. OCTOBER 16th there is a family Rosary in the church at 9:15 AM.
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, October 4th Margaret Schlichter
Wednesday, October 5th Margaret & Arthur Hopfinger
Thursday, October 6th Fr. McPherson
Friday, October 7th Oliver Biebel
Saturday, October 8th People of the Parish
Sunday, October 9th 8:00 AM Alvina Haas Richard Friederich Louise Steinberg 10:30 AM Siegel-Schwaegel Families
Gift Bearers
10/10 8:00 AM Haas/Friederich Families
10:30 AM Siegel/Schwaegel Families
If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, please call the rectory at 566-2958 or email hcc@holychildhoodchurch.com
September 25, 2011
Weekly Calendar Monday, October 3rd No Mass 1:00 PM SCC-PC
Tuesday, October 4th 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Adoration→7 pm 9 AM & 6 PM Quilting
Wednesday, October 5th 8:00 AM Mass 5:30 PM Rosary/Benediction 7:30 PM Choir Practice
Thursday, October 6th 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting 9:30 AM Mass-Silver Creek 10:30 AM Mass-MarKa
Friday, October 7th 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass-Terrace on Park
Saturday, October 8th 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass
Sunday, October 9th 8:00 AM Mass NO PSR 10:30 AM Mass 11:45 AM Brennan Baptism
*Msgr. Hartlein will be in Iowa from October 2nd -7th.
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
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.
NOON LUNCHEON AND CARD PARTY St. Luke's Perpetual Help Ladies Sodality invites you to their monthly Noon Luncheon and Card Party on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 in the Parish Center, 226 N. Church St. in downtown Belleville. All are welcome. Lunch is served at 12 noon. The menu is Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Peas and Carrots, Bread, Cake and Coffee. Admission: $6. Please bring your own cards. Bingo begins at 12:45pm.
St. Liborius Parish Wurstmarkt Sunday, October 16th, at the American Legion Hall, 7236 State Route 15, St. Libory, IL. Dinners will be served from 11 AM to 6 PM.
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.
The Mascoutah Evening Lions will be conducting their annual Candy Day Fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, October 7th & 8th. Our community will benefit through local projects like infant and adult screenings, diabetic eye screens, hearing testing and many other worthwhile services to help others in need in our community. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
Cathedral of St Peter Fall Fest Sunday October 9, 2011. All-You-Can-Eat Wurstmarkt Dinner. 11am to 6 pm. (homemade pies for dessert!) Quilt/Cash Bingo beginning at 1 pm. Beer Garden (watch NFL Football on our big– screen TVs). Poker, Big 6, Children's Games and inflatables. Music by Erik Schifferdecker 11am-3pm and The Saloonatics 4pm-8pm. Masses at 8am, 10:30am and 5 pm.
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.
The Wellness Ministry of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fairview Heights is presenting a “Discover Wellness Fair” on Saturday, October 15th from 9 AM-12 NOON in the school gymnasium. The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will have a drive. Child Car Seat safety checks by Memorial Hospital, free chair massages and health screenings by SIUE and other informative displays. Bring an item for the Fairview Heights Food Pantry and be entered to win a prize.
RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE St.
Dominic, Breese, IL, Parish Center. Thursday October 27–5:00 PM–9:00 PM; Friday
October 28–9:00 AM–8:00 PM; Saturday, October 29–9:00 AM 3:00 PM
Cathedral Grade School Trivia Night Saturday, November 5th at the McCormick Center, 200 N Harrison, Belleville. 7pm - 10pm - Doors open at 6:30pm. $10 per person. Cash Prizes. Call for reservations: Amy Gould - 239-6318 or email asam311@gmail.com
Healing the Brokenhearted . . . Comforting Those Who Mourn Project Rachel does precisely that in helping both men and women heal from the wound abortion leaves. For confidential help, please call 1-888-456-HOPE (4673).
“Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you.” Is the peace of God in your marriage? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in this area is November 4th to 6th. Early registration is highly recommended. To register or for more information call 888-889-9963 or go online to www.wwme.org
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.
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