Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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January 8, 2012
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, the visit of the Magi from the East to the newborn king. We are not sure they were ever kings, or just wise men. That they made the trip on the sign of a new star in the sky shows a faith that was tremendous, and especially when they did not really know what or who to look for. They just followed the star. I doubt if any of us would venture on such a trip without much more assurance. Even the shepherds had the angels to motivate them and give them directions, and the feeling that they had to follow out what was given to them after such an announcement. It really takes faith to follow Jesus, and to live our faith believing that Jesus is the Son of God, that He is God, and that He came to show us the Father and lead us to the Father. We all find many excuses to go our own way! But in the final moments, we all must meet up with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and show how we lived a life of faith. Let’s use this new year to grow in faith, hope, and charity!
This afternoon, we will be taking down the Christmas decorations in church. The Christmas season is over now. At one time, we kept eight days after the Epiphany to celebrate the events of the Christmas Season. We will be needing hands and legs, and able minds and bodies, who will be patient to put everything back where it belongs, and in a kind and gentle manner so that it will be ready and usable for next year. We begin at 1:00 P.M. For those who need church credit hours for Confirmation or other projects, here is a chance to get them in, and not be caught at the last moment.
Next Saturday, there will be a special Memorial Mass for Sister Frances, who passed away in December. There is a special flyer in this week’s bulletin about the mass and the pot-luck luncheon that follows. Sister Frances gave many years to Holy Childhood and touched many lives. We pray that she enjoys the fruits of her labors in heaven. Holy Childhood and all of its parishioners were very dear to her!
I am trying to work out that I can visit my brother next week in Iowa. I did not get to make the trip in December, and it has been since early October that I was with him. I call him almost every night to let him know that he is not forgotten, or shoved off into a home and, as the saying goes, “falls between the cracks in the floor.” So many in our nursing homes and retirement homes seem to be forgotten by family and friends! Even a phone call from any of us brightens up their day, and lets them know that they are remembered.
On Thursday and Friday, I will be having masses at the nursing homes and Silver Creek. I will also be visiting shut-ins, since I could not make it this week, due to retreat. And speaking of the retreat, it has been a very enjoyable time with brother priests, and time for some good prayers and thinking. Its core basic value was the need for faith to follow Christ in order to get to the Father, and to save our souls. It has been showing us how to really follow Christ by seeing Christ in our neighbor and not only in ourselves. But we must also see Christ in ourselves due to our Baptism, and become Christ so that we can become more solidly the presence of Christ to the world, which means putting Christ first in our lives, and not giving him the “left-overs” of our time and efforts!
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 $45 for the day and includes lunch if you register by Jan 19th. If you cannot register online please submit your check for $45 to the rectory before the 19th 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.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 57 will be holding a Pancake & Sausage Breakfast fundraiser next Sunday, January 15th from 8 AM to 12 Noon. Help support our scouts while you let them make breakfast for you and your family.
MESSENGER RENEWAL WEEKEND: Where can you find out what is happening in the Diocese of Belleville, a neighboring parish or one across the state? Where can you find stories of faith from many areas of the diocese, across the nation or around the world? The Messenger, your local diocesan newspaper, brings news of events important in your parish, your diocese and the universal church. Please stay “connected” through a subscription to The Messenger. Annual subscriptions are $25.00 (less than one month of cable TV), and envelopes are provided in your parish envelope packet.
GIFT CARDS: Thank you for your support during the Christmas season! Did you know that Kohl’s ($25 & $100) gift cards purchased through HCS can be used to make payments on your charge account at any store register?
CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS: The Holy Childhood Counsel of Catholic Women wishes to thank everyone who donated money towards the beautiful Christmas flowers for our church, in memory of their deceased loved ones. Also, to those who made special contributions. Your generosity will help keep the church beautiful throughout the year. On Jan 14, 2012, the 5:30 Mass will be said for all of the deceased family and friends, you wanted remembered with your flower donation. Pat Bowker, 566-7089.
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.
2011 CONTRIBUTIONS: The last day for turning in 2011 contributions will be January 22nd.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will meet on January 12th at 7:30 PM in the parish center for their monthly meeting.
Parish School of Religion Director: Marilyn Byrne
PSR Director : Marilyn Byrne 566-2958 PSR class will begin again on January 8th.
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, January 10 8:00 AM Jim Rakers
WEDNESDAY, January 11 8:00 AM Cleo Miller Irma Lintker Joseph Bechtoldt
THURSDAY, January 12 8:00 AM Roy Moll Pat Huff Living & Deceased of Alphonse Leonard Family
FRIDAY, January 13 8:00 AM Oliver Biebel
SATURDAY, January 14 5:30 PM Susanne Gardner Christmas Flower Memorials
SUNDAY, January 15 8:00 AM Werner Friederich Living & Deceased of Ben Friederich Family 10:30 AM People of the Parish
If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, please call the rectory at 566-2958 or email hcc@holychildhoodchurch.com
Lectors
1/14
5:30 PM Jim Tomaszewski 10:30 AM Dianne Tate
Commentators 1/14 5:30 PM Jim Tomaszewski 1/15 8:00 AM K.K. Schneider 10:30 AM Nick Grawitch
Music Ministry 1/14 5:30 PM Mary Kay Pritchett 1/15 8:00 AM Ann Pace 10:30 AM JoDee Norrenberns
GREETERS 1/14 5:30 PM David & Marie Kerwin 1/15 8:00 AM Norma Reinneck & Jim Saffel 10:30 AM Art & Pat Bowker
Altar Servers 1/14 5:30 PM Evan Fournie & Jacob Schanz 1/15 8:00 AM Toni Uhl & Logan Gardner 10:30 AM Tristan Wobbe & Michael Pagano
Traveling Chalice 1/1 - 1/13 Joseph & Cathy Petz 1/13 - 1/27 John & Paula Proffitt
Breaking Open The Word 1/15 Lori Grawitch & Abby Wilhelm
Meals-On-Wheels 1/11 Dale & Jean Elbe JoDee Norrenberns & Judy Hurst
Eucharistic Ministers 1/14 5:30 PM Marlene Groennert, Tami Anstedt, Jamie Schanz, Kathleen Ptacek 1/15 8:00 AM Pat Steinberg, Bruce Jung, Wendy Uhl, Mike Klein 10:30 AM (H) Susie Surmeier, (C) Barb Lembke, (W) Theresa Cauley, Nancy Raben, John & Becky Pettinger
Nursing Home Ministry 1/12 MarKa Father Hartlein 1/12 Silver Creek Father Hartlein 1/13 Grange Father Hartlein
January 1, 2012
Weekly Calendar
MONDAY, January 9 No Mass 2:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul -- pc
Tuesday, January 10 8:00 AM Mass →Adoration→7PM9:00 AM Quilting 6:00 PM Quilting 7:00 PM Technology Mtg.
Wednesday, January 11 8:00 AM Mass 6:30 PM RCIA -- pc 7:30 PM Choir Practice
THURSDAY, January 12 8:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Quilting 9:30 AM Silver Creek Mass 10:30 AM MarKa Mass 7:30 PM Knights of Columbus -- pc
FRIDAY, January 138:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Terrace on the Park Mass
SATURDAY, January 14 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass
SUNDAY, January 15 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
Dear Parents,
Now the difficult part is remembering it is 2012. Welcome back. Just as we are going into a New Year, we also will have some changes.
Mr. Rick Lewis will be our new PE teacher and will work with Mrs. Hurst January 4th & 11th and will be teaching PE on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays beginning on January 18th. I welcome Mr. Lewis to our family and wish Mrs. Hurst the best in her new job at SWIC.
Ms. Claire Benoist is home from Texas A & M for the next 6 months and will be assisting the teachers and working one on one with students during and after school. We welcome her and thank her for volunteering to work with our students and teachers.
Mr. Mitchell Thole will be here beginning January 3 -20 doing his senior project through Mater Dei High School. He will be here every day assisting in many tasks.
The year 2012 brings many new changes and the challenges of a new year. God bless you in your role as parents.
Sincerely, Deacon Karcher Principal
6 - Communion Service, Student of the Month, January Birthday Blessing 8 - 1st Communion Parent Mtg. after 10:30 Mass 9 - Athletic Meeting 7:30 PM 11 - Teacher’s Meeting 3:15 PM 12 - Last Day – Mrs. Hurst
Leaders- Kathy - 588-4018; Debbie - 566-4196; Ron - 566-7109; Ken - 566-8022
January 11 Luke:18 Meeting 7- 9 PM - pc
See CYO page on this website and click calendar for a schedule of meetings and activities.
MASCOUTAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is holding a Trivia Night on January 28, 2012 at 7 PM at the Sportsman’s Club. For more information, please contact Clay Mason at president@mascoutahlittleindians.org. Thank You.
Experience a night of adoration, praise, worship, music, reflection, and testimonies for strength and healing. Join us for the next Surrender Night - Wednesday, January 18th from 7 - 8:30 PM (3rd Wednesday of every month) at Holy Childhood Church “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.
HELP FOR TROUBLED MARRIAGES! The St. Louis Retrouvaille Program starts with a weekend February 10-12, 2012, (Friday night thru Sunday) and has 6 follow-up sessions. If you are facing financial difficulties, we can work with you. For confidential information about Retrouvaille, call toll free 1-800-470-2230, or visit www.retrouvaille.org.
RESPECT LIFE It is not yet too late to register for the January 22-24 bus trip to Washington D.C. to participate as witnesses for life in the 39th annual March for Life. Call Gary Landoll at 618-235-9601, ext. 1302 or visit http://www.respectlife.catholicweb.com/ for information and necessary forms. Please register as soon as possible.
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE AT ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL Belleville - St. Elizabeth’s offers a free Shuttle Bus service Monday thru Friday from 6 AM to 8 PM. The two set drop off/pick up points are at the main entrance of the hospital and the entrance of the SIHI Building. The shuttle is also wheelchair assessable.
QUILT BINGO: St. Augustine, Breese is holding a quilt bingo on Sunday, January 15 at 2 PM. There will be a fried chicken lunch from 11 AM - 1 PM. Must be 18 or older.
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