Well, Christmas has arrived, and we welcome the presence of Christ into our lives.  I received a note on Wednesday that Msgr. Eichenseer is not expected to live until Christmas. He will have a real Christmas as he goes to meet his creator and savior.  Pray for him!  But for the rest of us, I hope that the time of Advent has given us the opportunity to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ into our lives in a more vibrant and beautiful way.  I hope that the joy of Christmas is that God is alive in us, with peace and love.  May your Christmas this year, and the New Year be times of great contentment because God is with you and alive in you!  God’s peace be with you!

Since New Year’s Day is on a Sunday this year, our mass schedule will be the same as on a regular Sunday: Saturday at 5:30 P.M., and Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 A.M.

Many thanks to all those persons who came to finish the decorating of our church!  We had a great crew to facilitate the work, and all seemed to work together.  Some Confirmation candidates came to get in some of the service hours.  Work when you can!

Many thanks for the Christmas cards and gifts that have come to us over the past weeks.  You are truly a generous and appreciative parish.  We thank you for your prayers and assure you of our prayers and services to the best of our abilities.

Fr. Abraham is leaving on Christmas Day to go on vacation to his home in Nigeria.  We wish him a safe journey both going and returning, and the assurance of our prayers.  He will return on January 31^st.

There is a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday of this week in our school cafeteria.  I encourage anyone who can give blood to please come and share your gift of life with some other person who is in dire need of it.  If you remember from the Mission, Father Lukefahr told us about the Jewish concept that blood is the real source of life, and that when Jesus was bleeding from the scourging and crucifixion, it was viewed as his life being poured out for our salvation, our life.  Giving blood is life-saving!  When you give blood, you are saving a life that can be saved in no other way.  That is why giving blood is not just an ordinary process, but a special event that gives life to another, and at the same time helps your own system regenerate for your own safety.  And you have the satisfaction that you have done something heroic—saved a life!

A reminder to all to pick up your parish contribution envelopes in the breezeway between the church and the rectory.  We begin using them next Sunday as we start a new year.  In supporting your parish church, you are leaving a legacy to future generations that we have enjoyed from those who went before us.  We did not build these buildings, but we use them and are glad that they are here.  The same applies to our school operations.  We are all family, and as such, we need to support one another, and not hold ourselves excused.  If your envelopes are not out on the table, notify the rectory.  And children’s envelopes can be obtained at the rectory.  Teach your children the value of Stewardship!

Again, thanks for all you have done for Holy Childhood Parish this Past year!

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will be held on December 29, 2011 from 2 - 7 PM in the Cafeteria at HCS. The make up Blood Drive will be on January 7, 2012 from 9 AM - 2 PM. Please come and save a life!

LUKE 18 ADULT ONLY MEETING will be held on December 28th in the Youth Room. If you are interested in helping or have any questions, please contact Ron Hulliung at 581-1822.

THE DONUT COMMITTEE will be serving donuts on the first Sunday of each month. Carol Flannery, the chairman of the Committee will begin to prepare a new schedule for 2012. If there is anyone who is interested in volunteering, please contact Carol at 566-8184.

13th Annual St. Louis Marian Conference will be held Jan 13, 14 & 15, 2012 at the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis.  Interesting speakers, Mass, Confession, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.  160 relics of the Saints will be on display.  A group from Holy Childhood is going on Sat, Jan 14th.  If interested, contact Marilyn Hund (566-7410) by Dec 23 (to get group rate) and for more info.

The 5th annual Catholic men's conference is being held Feb 4, 2012. Registration for this event is now open. This one day event features great speakers, great music and a great time. If you would like to attend please go to the website and register or mail in the registration form. The cost is $40 for the day and includes lunch. If you cannot register online please submit your check for $40 to the rectory and your registration will be taken care of. If you would like to carpool to the event please email or the contact the rectory.  http://www.catholicmenforchrist.org.

Uptergrove Raffle: During the month of January 2012, we will be handing out raffle tickets ($1 each or 6 for $5) with various prizes to be given out.  We are looking for new prizes to include in the raffle.  If you have an item that you would like to donate, please send it to the school office.  Raffle tickets will be available during the month of January with the drawing on February 3, 2012.  All funds collected will go to the Uptergrove Family.  Any new items (adult or child) are acceptable.  Please bring to the school office. 

MEMORIAL MASS FOR SISTER FRANCES is on January 14th at 10:30 am. There will be a potluck luncheon to follow.

Parish School of Religion

Director: Marilyn Byrne

 

PSR now has its own page on this website

 

From the Home page

Click on OUR PARISH

Click on EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES

Click on PSR

 

 

PSR  Email: marilyn.byrne@holychildhoodchurch.com 

       PSR Director :  Marilyn Byrne   566-2958

Last day PSR for Christmas Break: December 18th.

 PSR class will begin again on January 8th.

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