Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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November 6, 2011
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
Hello! It is back to Central Saving Time again! I hope that you have set your clocks and are ready to face shorter days for the winter season. It is good for us, even though we might not like the shorter days and longer nights. Of course, it does bear the major holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day—times of great celebration. It also confronts us with the passing of time, slows us down with the weather, and helps us recall our mortality, our sinfulness, and the need of a savior in our lives. Many a “snow-bird” tries to avoid these gifts of the season. However, it also makes us sit back and count our blessings with our families in the warmth of our homes. Pray for those who do not have that warmth, and help those who need so much to survive. Count your blessings! And the greatest of all of these blessings is that Jesus Christ is our Savior.
Our Blood Drive did very well this past Thursday. Eighty-one persons presented themselves officially (I believe more did), and sixty-nine persons were able to give blood. (Our goal was sixty-five persons. We surpassed our goal by four units.) Thanks to all who came and endured the wait. Red Cross sent us eight nurses when the planning sheet called for ten nurses; hence the delay due to staff shortage. Thanks also to all who came to work, and to the Scouts for helping to “load-out.” It was after 8:30 P.M. when we left, and all of the Red Cross Staff still had to go home to St. Louis. It was a long day for them.
Next Sunday, November 13th, there will be a Baptismal Class for those persons who need to have a child baptized. It will be at 2:00 P.M. in the Parish Center and should be over by about 3:30 P.M. No registration is needed! Just be there if you need a baptism soon.
Next Sunday, we ask you to plan to stay a bit after Mass, as we bring the Pastor Planning Program to the whole parish. Our Pastoral Council members will be at each Mass to explain the program, solicit your questions and ask you to evaluate our parish, according to the goals considered necessary for a viable parish over the period of time ahead. It should be an illuminating time to see what our parish has been really about over the years, and what we have been accomplishing. However, we may, in view of some or many could have done better, or we may have done well. But we need your opinion of what we can do for the future for our own parish, and maybe help out neighboring parishes, in view of the shortage of priests, which will only get worse until it gets better. Please plan to help us in this very important evaluation for future planning.
November 16th is the Althoff Banquet at the Shrine of our Lady of Snows. Your pastor is one of the honored to be enrolled in their “Values and Vision,” From Generation to Generation Program for commitment and dedication to Althoff Catholic High School, their years to Catholic education, the Catholic Church, and the Catholic community. I believe there were better choices, but here we are. The next day, Holy Childhood CYO has its own bus-load of youth and chaperones going to the National Catholic Youth Conference, in Indianapolis from Thursday until Sunday. Guess who is going along? The Pastor! Crazy I am! But I will take along my ear protection from the extreme music-Christmas Confessions are coming!
Again, pray for the sick, especially Pat Knoth who has been diagnosed with a terminal cancer, and the many other sick and elderly persons offered in our prayers!
The special collection for our cemetery amounted to $1,731.00. You may still give if you forgot it last Sunday. Many thanks for all your support.
REMINDER: What: Special Meeting about changes in the Roman Missal When: Monday, November 21, at 7:00 PM Where: Holy Childhood Church. Refreshments follow in the parish center.
Parish Mission: BEING CATHOLIC: IT'S A GRACE & A PRIVILEGE. The mission will be conducted by Fr. Oscar Lukefahr. It will begin on Saturday, Dec. 3 and continue through Sunday, Dec. 11. Fr. Lukefahr is a Vincentian priest from Perryville, MO. He has over 40 years experience as a priest, author and religious educator. Many activities are being planned for the week including a penance service and a potluck. Mark your calendars and watch each week's bulletin for continuing information.
BAPTISM CLASS There is a baptism class on Sunday, November 13 from 2-3:30 PM in the parish center.
A volunteer is needed to take over the Gift Bearers scheduling position in 2012. This would include scheduling families to bring up the gifts at weekend Masses, and then emailing the names to the office every week. Please call the office at 566-2958 if you would like to volunteer.
We are in need of additional greeters at the Saturday 5:30 PM masses. All that is required is to show up approximately 15 minutes before mass begins and greet fellow parishioners at the front entrance of church. If interested in becoming a greeter, please contact Mary Elmore at 566-7315.
The devotion of THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET will be said at 3:15 PM during adoration on Tuesdays. Please try to attend.
Experience a night of adoration, praise, worship, music, reflection, and testimonies for strength and healing. Join us for the next Surrender Night - Wednesday, November 16, 7:00-8:30pm (3rd Wednesday of every month) 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.
The 8th Grade Class is selling personalized pans and gifts by That's My Pan! to raise funds for their 8th Grade Trip. Several of the products are on display in the hallway of the school and the order forms and booklets can be found at the school office, in the back of church, and on the side of the church by the Parish Center. Make checks payable to HCS. 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. Order by December 9th for Christmas delivery!
Shop Mascoutah HCS sells gift cards for the following Mascoutah businesses: Tom’s Supermarket ($25), Tony’s Restaurant ($25), Sax’s – Phillips 66 ($25) and Radio Shack ($25), Subway ($10), Pizza Hut($10), BP gas ($50), Moto Mart ($25, $50). Thanks 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.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET WILL BE SAID AT 3:15 ON TUESDAYS
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, November 8th James Rakers Paul Hopfinger
Wednesday, November 9th Irma Lintker
Thursday, November 10th Special Intention for The John Wright Family The JoAnn Funk Family
Friday, November 11th Leo A. Haas Arthur J. Friederich, Sr.
Saturday, November 12th Living & Deceased Members of HCCCW Ward Jamison
Sunday, November 13th 8:00 AM Elmer Hopfinger 10:30 AM People of the Parish
Gift Bearers 11/12 5:30 PM John & Paula Proffitt 11/13 8:00 AM Mary Ellen Mueller Family 10:30 AM Susie Surmeier Family
If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, please call the rectory at 566-2958 or email hcc@holychildhoodchurch.com
October 30, 2011
Weekly Calendar Monday, November 7th No Mass 1:00 PM SCC-PC
Tuesday, November 8th 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Adoration→7 pm 9:00 AM Quilting 7:00 PM Technology Meeting 7:00 PM HCCCW Meeting-PC
Wednesday, November 9th 8:00 AM Mass 6:30 PM RCIA-PC 7:00 PM NCYC Meeting -PC 7:30 PM Choir Practice
Thursday, November 10th 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting & Noon Luncheon 7:30 PM Knights of Columbus-PC
Friday, November 11th-Veterans Day 8:00 AM Mass Office Closed
Saturday, November 12th 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass
Sunday, November 13th 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.
Corpus Christi Parish, Shiloh, IL, “All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet”, Sunday, November 13th. Serving from 8 – 10:30 AM, Corpus Christi Parish Center. Featuring Bacon, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, French Toast Sticks, Biscuits & Gravy, Fried Potatoes, Fruit, Pastry and Drink. Cost is $ 7.50 per adult, $3.50 per child ages 6-12 and under 6 free.”
The Parish Family of St. Joseph Church, Lebanon, IL, will be hosting a Quarter Mania on Sunday, November 13th and extends an invitation to everyone to join us at this fun filled event. The doors open at 11:30 AM for lunch, fellowship and vendor viewing. The auction begins at 1 PM. Grab some friends and a few rolls of quarters and come join the fun!
St. George Parish Chicken Dinner Sunday, November 13 from 11 AM to 6 PM at St. George Hodapp Hall, 318 E. Maple, New Baden, IL. Carryouts Available-Everyone is invited! Adults $8.50 (Veterans dine in for 1/2 price); Children 5-12 $4.25 and under 5 free.
St. Michael’s Church, Radom, IL Social to benefit the cemetery. Sunday, November 13. Doors open at 11 AM; bingo begins at 1 PM. 25 games; quilts and cash. Turkey dinner & sandwiches starting at 11 AM.
FAVORITE HOLIDAY RECIPES: Please send your favorite holiday recipes to be published in The Messenger during December 2011. Please include your name, parish and city; and if there is some particular memory associated with the recipe (example: recipe is from a favorite relative or prepared only for special occasions, etc.,) please include that as well. We will print as many recipes and memories as space allows. Deadline to submit – before November 16, 2011. Please mail to The Messenger, 2620 Lebanon Avenue, Belleville, IL 62221, Fax: 618-235-9605 or E-mail: cathnews@bellevillemessenger.org
The St. Nicholas Parish Community invites you to the second event in our “Christ in You” series entitled God Speaks: A Candid Time for Talks & Tips on how parents and grandparents can talk with young people about God. November 14 at 7 PM in the St. Nicholas Activity Center.
Quilt Bingo St. Augustine, Breese, IL. Sunday, November 20. Bingo starts at 2 PM. Fried chicken lunch 11 AM to 1 PM.
Do you enjoy hearing fascinating life stories? Do you feel peaceful holding the hand of someone in need? Do you enjoy collaborating on photo journals? If so, you have what it takes to volunteer with hospice patients. Give us a call; you will be glad you did! To volunteer, or for more information, call Family Hospice at 618 277-1800 |
