Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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October 16, 2011
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
As I write this column, the school dinner auction is still in the making. By the time you get this bulletin, it will be a reality. I want to thank all those who have supported the auction over the past many years, and all those who have worked so hard to make it a success. It started out as a fund raiser to help the school get items not in the budget. It has now become a vital part of the budget, just like the golf scramble, and the Annual Fund. Many dedicated persons have given generously of their time and talents to make this event a success, and to help our school. It also helps the parish meet the needs of a Catholic education for our children, and a place for our parish to have many events. Sincere thanks, again, to all who give so generously to make the auction a success.
On Monday, October 17, Fr. Abraham will have the second of his series on “The Changes in the New Mass,” which will begin on the first Sunday of Advent, November 27th. His talk will be here in church, and will begin at 7:00 P.M. It will be a good time to prepare yourself for this major event in our church.
On Tuesday evening, in the parish center, at 7:00 p.m., we will have the first meeting with the Leadership members of our parish concerning the Pastoral Plan for our diocese. We ask all those who were notified and sent materials to be prepared to evaluate our parish, and to offer honest reflections on what we could do better, what we are doing right, and how we might be of help in view of the shortage of priests in our diocese. As mentioned before, we will have another meeting open to all of the parishioners for their input. All this is going into the planning process, and nothing will be happening for several years to come, if then. But all parishes are required, even those in our highly populated and growing communities.
Thanks to all who came to Rosary and Benediction on Wednesday evening. We had about thirty in attendance. We will have Rosary and Benediction again this week at 5:30 P.M. At 6:30 P.M., there will be the Youth Adoration and Holy Hour here in church. Also at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Center, Mr. Russ Peterson from the Office of Education will be here to speak to our teachers. And where the choir is going to fit in, I do not know! They seem to be kicked around the most and still called upon to perform!
Next Saturday, after the 5:30 Mass, there will be “Trunk or Treat” (Halloween event) for our school children on the school’s playground. It is a controlled environment for our children to do Halloween with their parents (sometimes they too), and be safe. Be good!
We will be having a Blood Drive on Thursday, November 3rd, from 2 to 7 P.M. Red Cross asked if we could squeeze in another drive at this time to help meet the shortage of blood. There will be no “follow-up” drive for this time—only on this Thursday. In this way, we can satisfy the time lapse between our last drive and still have enough time for the blood drive after Christmas. If you can give blood this time, please do so, since you are helping save lives. It is only three weeks away.
Again, keep praying for the sick of our parish and those requests to our Prayer Chain!
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.
School Parking Lot Since Preschool is in session during mass we ask that everyone please park on the street or church parking lot. It is much safer for the children. Please do not park on the school parking lot during the school day.
HCCCW Quilt and Grocery Raffle ticket returns can be made by putting them in the collection basket or sending to or dropping off at the rectory. Drawing will be held at the Nov 8th meeting.
Church Chatter: Anyone wishing to put something in the next Church Chatter, please send your ideas or information to Linda Zacharski: kzacharski@charter.net or call 566-8022. Deadline for articles and announcements is November 2, 2011.
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 19th & 26th (weather permitting).
REMINDER TO CATECHISTS: Catechist training in the parish center at 6:30 PM on October 19th. Quest speaker is Russell Peterson from the Office of Education.
Experience a night of adoration, praise, worship, music, reflection, and testimonies for strength and healing. Join us for Surrender Night - Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7:00-8:30pm at Holy Childhood Church in Mascoutah. “Surrender” is open to everyone, all ages, to come and partake in Christ’s love in a unique way. “Conversion is a complete surrender to Jesus”-Billy Sunday.
Child Protection Training – Holy Childhood School will have another Child Protection Training on November 2, 2011, 7:00-9:00 p.m., in the Parish Center. Please call the school office to register 566-2922. There is no cost for the training.
Start your Christmas Shopping Early! The 8th Grade Class will be selling personalized pans & and gifts by That's My Pan! to raise funds for their 8th Grade Trip. The pans are made in the USA, are of excellent quality and make wonderful Christmas gifts! A display of the pans and gifts will be set up in the school hallway, so please come by and have a look. Each pan comes with a lid that you can personalize with one of many different designs, along with a personalized name. The pan itself is also personalized, so you will never lose a pan again! Extra order forms will be available in the office, please feel free to pick up extras to share with friends and co-workers. If you have any questions, please call Jeanne Amann at 618-310-2362 (work) or 618-235-4199 (home) or e-mail me at jamann@hinshawlaw.com (work) or jamann6@norcom2000.com (home). The 8th Grade Class thanks you for your support!
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, October 18th Robert Hopfinger Margot Kellerman
Wednesday, October 19th Anna Rakers
Thursday, October 20th Leroy Schulte
Friday, October 21st Joseph O. & Anne Wilhelm Family Michael Warning
Saturday, October 22nd Arthur Friederich, Sr. Bernice Hopfinger
Sunday, October 23rd 8:00 AM People of the Parish
10:30 AM The Pritchett Family
Gift Bearers 10/22 5:30 PM Mary Ellen Mueller Family 10/23 8:00 AM Bill & Luz Fields 10:30 AM Francis & Kay Osborn
If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, please call the rectory at 566-2958 or email hcc@holychildhoodchurch.com
October 9, 2011
Weekly Calendar Monday, October 17th No Mass 1:00 PM SCC-PC 2:30 PM St. V. DePaul-PC 6:30 PM Endowment Fund Meeting 7:00 PM Roman Missal Changes & Mock Mass
Tuesday, October 18th 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Adoration→7 pm 9 AM & 6 PM Quilting 7:00 PM Pastoral Plan Meeting-PC
Wednesday, October 19th 8:00 AM Mass 5:30 PM Rosary/Benediction 6:30 PM RCIA-PC kitchen 6:30 PM Catechist Training-PC 7:00 PM Surrender Night 7:30 PM Choir Practice-PC
Thursday, October 20th 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting
Friday, October 21st 8:00 AM Mass
Saturday, October 22nd 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass 6:45 PM Williams Baptism
Sunday, October 23rd Shepherd Sunday 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
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.
Evening Card Party The St. Luke Sodality Evening Card Party is being held on Monday, Oct. 17th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Parish Center, 226 N. Church, Belleville. Tally is $6.50, which includes a delicious Chicken Salad Plate, coffee & iced tea. We will have a raffle, plus our Country Store booths with bakery and craft items. Please bring your own cards and join us for an evening of fun & fellowship. We look forward to seeing you on Oct. 17th. Questions, call Bonnie (277-7943).
MASTERWORKS TRIVIA NIGHT—Saturday, October 22 at St. Luke’s Parish Center, 226 N. Church St. in downtown Belleville. Doors open at 6pm; Trivia begins at 7pm. $100 per table; up to 10 per table. Beer, wine, soda and chili for sale. No outside beverages. Cash Prizes, 50/50, Mulligans and Survivor. All proceeds benefit The Masterworks Chorale and Children’s Choruses. For reservations, contact Christa at 618-628-9989 or christa@singmasterworks.org.
Respect Life Mass, Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville, Saturday, October 22, 2011 4:00 pm. During the Mass there will be a time to remember those who died before birth in a litany of names and prayers. If you would like a name included please call Pat Cates at 618-806-9658. Receiving a mailed Certificate of Naming and Commendation will be optional, and any calls will be kept confidential upon request.
Corpus Christi Parish, Shiloh, IL Chicken & Pasta Buffet, Sunday, October 23, 3:00-7:00 PM. Takeout meals and buckets of chicken available. $500 cash prize raffle Table reservations can be made by calling the Parish Office- 632-7614.
CENTERING PRAYER WORKSHOP. Our parish is invited to an Introduction to Centering Prayer presented by Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis. The initial workshop is October 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish in Marion. Registration of $35 per person includes the workshop and the three following gatherings. Call Sue Huett, Office of Worship at 235-9501 ext. 1442 or e-mail shuett@diobelle.org to register or for more information. Come and discover the meaning of Psalm 46: Be still and know that I am God.
St Anthony’s Church is holding their Fall Rummage and Bake sale on Nov. 3rd, Nov. 4th, & Nov. 5th at St. Anthony‘s Parish Center 451 West Third Street, Beckemeyer, IL. Hours are: Thursday - Nov. 3rd - 9am - 8pm ( Full Price ); Friday - Nov. 4th - 9am - 8pm ( Half Price ); Saturday - Nov. 6th - 9am -1pm ( $2 a Bag ). Rummage items accepted on Monday, Oct. 31st and Tuesday Nov.1st, Only! No exercise equipment, car seats, or encyclopedias will be accepted!
The Newman Center Auxiliary is hosting it’s Annual Fall Gala on Saturday, November 5th. The event will include a catered prime rib dinner by the Knights of Columbus, dancing, and a silent auction to help raise money for the Newman Catholic Student Center at SIU-Carbondale. For more information contact Marge Mangan at 618-982-2218 or Susan 618-529-3311 by October 29th.
St. Patrick's Parish-Ruma Wurstmarkt & Meat Shoot, Sunday, November 6th Serving All-You-Can-Eat whole hog pork sausage dinners from 11 AM-3 PM. Meat Shoot being at 11 AM. Other attractions: Raffle, Country Store, Homemade Baked Goods and Homemade Apple Butter. Eucharist is celebrated at 10AM.
“Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” Have we worked to make our marriage of God, or is it of the worldly things? Come and learn how to bring God into 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.
It was her choice, why do I feel so bad? Men are hidden partners in every abortion decision. If you are the father of an aborted baby, we are sorry for your loss. Whatever your story, we care about you. Please do not hesitate to call us if we can help you. We understand your pain and your loss. You don’t need to struggle in isolation. Call Project Rachel 1-888-456-HOPE (4673).
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