Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
 |
|
Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
|
|
|
November 20, 2011
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
Golly! It is hard to believe that November is half over, and we have the Feast of Thanksgiving this week. We seem to go from one event to another. For instance this month, we had a blood drive on the 3rd. Then we had Veteran’s Day. Now we are facing Thanksgiving Day. And next week, we begin Advent. Then comes the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, then Christmas, then New Year’s Day. There are still twenty-four hours in each day, as there have always been twenty-four hours in each day. It is a good reminder to all of us how fleeting is life, and how quickly death sneaks up on us. That is why November is a great reminder of our mortality, and our dependence on God. We had another funeral this week, in the person of Robert Bossom, the son of Theresa Cauley. Bobby was only forty-two years old. He had cancer of the throat. He lived away from here in another state. Life was short for him in our standards, but long enough for him to do the job that God had planned him to do. And now God rewards him for his goodness, and from God’s goodness. May he rest in eternal happiness! This Sunday evening, there will be the Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service sponsored by the Mascoutah Ministerial Association. It will take place at St. John’s United Church of Christ. The service begins at 6:00 P.M. It will be a great time to meet members of the other churches, and to pray together in thanksgiving for all the blessings we have received. It is also a good time to remember that we are all children of God, called to give praise to God, and to share our blessings (God’s gifts to us) in response to the command to love one another as God has loved us. Please come and show your faith and represent Holy Childhood Parish. Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. Mass will be at 9:00 A.M. You are encouraged to share the blessing of God in the Eucharist and prayer before sharing the blessing in our homes. All we have comes from God, and we need to come to His table to get the life and strength to live this life is a fruitful way—getting to heaven. The collection on Thanksgiving goes to help the poor and needy. With next Sunday being the First Sunday of Advent, we begin using the New Mass at all of our services. There will be cards in the pews to help us on the prayers and responses. Please leave them in the pews, as they will be needed for some time until we get acquainted to using the new prayers. Also next week, the LITTLE BLUE BOOKS will be available at all of the doors of our church for your Advent spirituality. You are encouraged to take one for yourself, or your family, and to go to it frequently, every day, to learn more about your faith, but also to deepen your faith and your love for God who sends us His Son at Christmas, and in the Eucharist every day. We will also start decorating our church for the Advent Season in preparation for Christmas on Sunday, November 27, at 1:00 P.M. We can use many legs and hands to move the decorations to their proper places, as well as to hang them properly. Adults, we can use your wisdom and guidance! We have several critically ill persons in the parish who need our prayers. Please remember them in your prayers, or say an extra prayer for them. We may be sick ourselves, and not even know it yet. Life and health is not a given, but a treasure to be treasured, and grateful to God for our blessings. Happy Thanksgiving Day!
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.
PARISH MISSION: BEING CATHOLIC: IT'S A GRACE AND A PRIVILEGE!
The parish mission, featuring Fr. Oscar Lukefahr, is fast approaching. It will begin on Saturday, Dec. 3 and continue through Sunday, Dec. 11.
A few highlights of the mission include:
A potluck supper on Dec. 3 beginning at 6:45 in the school cafeteria. Be sure to sign up after Mass on Nov. 19/20 or Nov. 26/27. Mission talk: "Where is God"
A parish penance service on Dec. 6th beginning at 6:45 pm. Eight priests will be available for confessions. Mission talk: "The Sacrament of Penance: Jesus Forgives.”
On Wed., Dec. 7th. A social hour will follow the talk, "Four Levels of Happiness: Following Jesus"
A special day is Thursday, Dec. 8th -- The Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Masses at 6:30 am, 8:00 am and 7:00 pm Topic for the evening Mass is "The Real Presence of Jesus."
Make plans now to attend as many evenings as possible!
Donations of homemade cookies are needed for Wed. evening, Dec. 7th. Cookies may be dropped off before or after the evening service.
PSR on Sunday, November 27th.
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.
Aluminum Recycling – HCS now has an aluminum can recycling bin. All proceeds will benefit the science program. Aluminum cans only. No bags, crushed cans if possible. Please empty all cans.
Experience a night of adoration, praise, worship, music, reflection, and testimonies for strength and healing. Join us for the next Surrender Night - Wednesday, December 21, 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.
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 22nd Kenny Groennert
Wednesday, November 23rd In Memory of Jessica & Kelli Uhl Irma Lintker
Thursday, November 24th People of the Parish
Friday, November 25th Mary Ellen Mueller Kathy Hopfinger Marie Wilhelm
Saturday, November 26th Jim Wuebbels
Sunday, November 20th 8:00 AM Deceased members of the Knights of Columbus Joseph Sturman Living & Deceased members of Joseph & Anne Wilhelm Family 10:30 AM People of the Parish
Gift Bearers
11/24 9:00 AM Woodrome Family
11/26 5:30 PM Lorraine Wuebbels Family 11/27 8:00 AM Barbara Sturman & Wilhelm Family 10:30 AM Grawitch Family If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, please call the rectory at 566-2958 or email hcc@holychildhoodchurch.com
November 13, 2011
Weekly Calendar Monday, November 21st No Mass 1:00 PM SCC-PC 7:00 PM Mock Mass
Tuesday, November 22nd 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Adoration→7 pm 10:30 AM Special Persons Mass 9:00 AM Quilting 6:00 PM Quilting 7:00 PM Pastoral Council Meeting
Wednesday, November 23rd 8:00 AM Mass
Thursday, November 24th 9:00 AM Thanksgiving Day Mass
Friday, November 25th 8:00 AM Mass Office Closed
Saturday, November 26th Advent 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass 6:45 PM Stumpf Baptsim
Sunday, November 27th Advent Shepherd Sunday 8:00 AM Mass 10:30 AM Mass 1:00 PM Greening of the Church 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.
Today, we take up a collection that helps fight poverty at its roots. For 40 years the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has provided funding for groups that make lasting change and lift up the poor in the United States. The Collection has helped secure funding for Low income day care centers, legal advocacy to enforce fair wages, programs that emphasize education and affordable housing in low income neighborhoods. Please remember that 25% of our local collection’s proceeds stays here in our diocese to fight poverty in our communities. Fight poverty in America. Defend human dignity. Give to the CCHD Collection.
The Mascoutah Senior Center was founded by the Mascoutah Ministerial Alliance in the 1970’s and has been staffed by volunteers from the Mascoutah churches and organizations since that time. Periodically we need to recruit new volunteers to keep our programs going. This is a time that we need volunteers to help prepare and serve meals at the center. In addition, the position of custodian will be opening. This is a paid position. If anyone is interested in volunteering or applying for custodian, please contact Sandra Hakanson at 566-8758 for an appointment.
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.
SAVE THE DATE—CHRISTMAS CONCERT The 2011 Community Christmas Concert will be hosted at Zion Lutheran Church, 101 South Railway in Mascoutah on Sunday, December 4, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Please put concert on your calendar, and save the date! Musicians, please fill out the registration forms to participate, which should be available from your church office. Participating musicians, please RSVP to Josh and Nancy Peterson, Zion’s music directors, or call Zion’s church office at 566-7345.
Tune in to Catholic radio on AM 1080 WRYT. Programming includes daily Holy Mass, the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, live call-in shows, local programming and much more. For a program schedule and a free CD call toll free (877) 305-1234.
|
