Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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November 13, 2011
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
Again, we return to our God and Creator two members of our parish, who passed away this last week. Theresa Waigand, who was 87, died this past Tuesday, and was buried Friday afternoon. Theresa was a kindly person, who helped out where she could, and when she wanted to. For many years, on Fridays, she would come to the rectory and help assemble the Sunday bulletin. She was faithful to her parish and to her Catholic faith.
Joe Bechtoldt passed away on Wednesday morning and was buried on Saturday morning. Joe was at the Silver Creek Assisted living home. He also was a senior citizen, being 95 years old. He was a very active person as long as his health allowed it, doing many jobs. He was a great talker! He was also very faithful to our parish, and to being a good Catholic.
This afternoon, at 2:00 P.M., there will be Baptism Class for those needing it in preparation for their child to receive this Sacrament. It will be in the Parish Center.
On Wednesday evening, the Althoff High School Banquet will take place at Our Lady of Snows Shrine restaurant. The social part starts at 6:15, and the supper at 7:00 P.M. Thanks to all who are attending. We have only one student attending Althoff Catholic High School at the present, and one attending Mater Dei High School. We are grateful to the parents who make this sacrifice to send their children to Catholic High School and further reinforce the Catholic faith that was begun in Holy Childhood Parish.
On Thursday morning, Holy Childhood Parish will be sending seventy persons, youth and adult chaperones, to the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, IN. The meeting point this year for the Belleville Deanery will be here at Holy Childhood Parish, instead of the Pastoral Center in Belleville. We have more than a whole bus load from our parish! There will probably be some cars parked on our front parking Lot until we arrive back on Sunday. We hope to keep their parking of cars along Main Street, and over on the John Street side. There should not be too many cars, I hope!
Next Sunday, the Community Thanksgiving Service will be at St. John’s U.C.C. church, beginning at 6:00 P.M. It would be great if many of our parishioners would be there to represent the largest church family in Mascoutah. We all have much to pray for as needs, and much to thank God for in our blessings. Our presence will be a great sign to the community of our faith in God, and appreciation for our blessings. Making time for God and community can help build our own faith, as well as the faith of others. Please make the effort to come and pray together.
On Thanksgiving Day, Holy Childhood Parish will have mass at 9:00 A.M. Here we will receive the Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to strengthen us to make this world a better world, to work together for the good of our parish family and our own families, and to thank God for the blessings we and our family have received. And one of the greatest blessings that we have is being alive, and the health we “think” we have! We take so much for granted, owed to us, expected of others, and fail to comprehend that our lives are gifts, and all that we have is a gift from God. Come, pray this day, and show God that we truly love Him, and want to be with Him always!
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.
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.
HCCCW Quilt and Grocery Raffle: The following names were drawn at our Nov 8th meeting: Kathleen Rueter (Quilt); Florence Voegele ($100 Tom's Groceries); and Hugo Schulte ($50 Tom's Groceries). The Bi-Monthly Quilt winner for the November drawing is DeAnne Renken.
The boy scouts “scouting for food DRIVE” will be Saturday, November 19th. All of the food collected will go to the Mascoutah Food Pantry. Some items needed by the Pantry are: canned chili & chili beans, applesauce, instant mashed potatoes, oatmeal, saltine & graham crackers, hot cocoa mix, cooking oil, sugar, cake or cookie mix. Thanks for supporting this food drive.
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.
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.
Holy Childhood School’s annual Scholastic Bookfair starts Monday, November 14 and ends November 22. The Bookfair will be held in the cafeteria from 8 am – 3pm, and on Sunday, before and after mass from 8 – 12:30pm. This is a great time to pick up Christmas gifts. You can also visit us at www.scholastic.com/bookfairs
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 15th Herman & Rachel Renth Special Intention for the John Wright Family
Wednesday, November 16th Leonard & Anna Schoeberle Charles Haas
Thursday, November 17th Jim Rakers Cleo Miller
Friday, November 18th Oliver Biebel Living & Deceased of Louis Wilhelm Family
Saturday, November 19th People of the Parish
Sunday, November 20th 8:00 AM Henry & Marian Huber Harold & Pat Knoth 10:30 AM Art & Dorothy Mueth
Gift Bearers 11/19 5:30 PM Russ Murphy & Theresa Widman 11/20 8:00 AM Phyllis Johnson Family 10:30 AM Bob & Edith Mueth If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, please call the rectory at 566-2958 or email hcc@holychildhoodchurch.com
November 6, 2011
Weekly Calendar Monday, November 14th No Mass 1:00 PM SCC-PC 2:00 PM St. Vincent DePaul-PC
Tuesday, November 15th 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Adoration→7 pm 9:00 AM Quilting 6:00 PM Quilting
Wednesday, November 16th 8:00 AM Mass 6:30 PM RCIA-PC 7:00 PM Surrender 7:30 PM Choir Practice
Thursday, November 17th 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting 7:00 PM School Board NCYC
Friday, November 18th 8:00 AM Mass NCYC
Saturday, November 19th 7:30 AM Men’s Ministry Meeting 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass NCYC
Sunday, November 20th 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM PSR 10:30 AM Mass NCYC
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.
Next week we will take up the Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). CCHD was founded 40 years ago by the bishops of the United States when they realized that the lives of those in need would not improve until the systems and policies that keep people in poverty were changed. For 40 years, CCHD has funded community groups that seek justice and create lasting change. Please remember that 25% of our local collection’s proceeds stay here in our diocese to fight poverty in our communities. Fight poverty in America. Defend human dignity. Give to the CCHD Collection.
AARP Driver Safety Course VETERANS FREE IN NOVEMBER!!!! A two day course designed to help older drivers improve their driving skills at the Mascoutah Senior Services, 227 North Market Street, Mascoutah, Illinois on November 14th & 15th from 1PM to 5PM. Course material is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. AARP members must bring their card to class. Veterans, spouses, widows or widowers also need to bring ID to the class to receive the course FREE. Please call 618-566-8758 for reservations.
Your congregation is invited to enjoy a great meal at the Annual Roast Beef and Noodle Dinner at Zion Lutheran Church, Mascoutah, IL on Friday, November 18 from 4:30-7 PM. Carry outs available.
Community Thanksgiving Worship Service Ministerial Association of Mascoutah. Sunday, November 20th at 7 PM at St. John Church U.C.C., West Church St at North 1st, Mascoutah, IL. Offerings for Mascoutah Food Pantry, please bring non perishable items.
St. Agatha’s Fall Basket Bingo Bull Pen-New Athens, IL. Sunday, November 20th, starting at 1 PM. Food available for purchase. 50/50 and attendance prizes.
Quilt Bingo St. Augustine, Breese, IL. Sunday, November 20. Bingo starts at 2 PM. Fried chicken lunch 11 AM to 1 PM.
Come help pray for more Priests The "Rosary for Vocations" prayer hour in the Belleville Deanery will be held at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Belleville on December 4th from 2:00-3:00 pm. Please, come and pray along with all the Deaneries so that our Diocese will be blessed with many new priests. The Diocese of Belleville and Serra Club of St. Clair County.
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