Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church
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January 15, 2012
FATHER'S TWO CENTS WORTH
The plans are still on the table, and I intend to go to Iowa today (Sunday) and visit with my brother. I will be back on Friday. The mass schedule is in the bulletin, and if you need help, call the rectory, and they will try to take care of your needs.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Don Jung who are celebrating their 50th anniversary of marriage. Looking back, I have spent 40 years with them, and remember Don working at Kilian’s repairing equipment when I first met him. Of course, being of a machinery mentality, I was down at Kilian’s shop and yards many times.
We ended up with a small team to take down the Christmas decorations. I know that our 6th and 8th grade girl’s basketball team were playing for the championship in the diocesan tournament, and many were there to cheer them on, but I was hoping more than fourteen would be here to do the job, and two were from Missouri—non parishioners. We had one student helping to make her church service time for Confirmation. (For those in the Confirmation class, I cannot make work when you need it right before Confirmation. You take it when it is available, and when you are needed here at church.)
Our blood drives were both successful, going over our goals. The Thursday drive had a goal of 71 units, and we received 78 units of blood. The Saturday drive (last week-end) had a goal of 31 units and we got credit for 32 units of blood. Many thanks to all who came to help out—giving blood, the scouts for setting up and taking down, the Cornman’s for putting up signs and taking them down, and all of the ladies who helped out with registrations, and working in the “canteen,” or serving refreshments. Know that your help is greatly appreciated, and that you helped save many lives through your cooperation.
Next Monday:, on this anniversary of the Supreme Court decision, ROE v. WADE (1973), we are minded that “as God recognized each of us before we were born, and called us by name, so too may we recognize the value of each human life and pledge ourselves to continue to defend and nurture God’s greatest gift to us”, (1992 Respect Life Manual, National Council of Catholic Bishops). We often think only of the unborn, and this is very important—God’s plan. However, we also need to think of life from the uterus to the grave, ourselves and others. Many of us damage the life God gives each one of us, mentally and physically, socially and psychologically. And we also do that to others around us when we do not respect the gifts of God to everyone. Using others, taking advantage of others, bullying others, hurting others, is destroying the life God has given to that person. You cannot force peace on anyone. You can only win peace through love and respect. Jesus gave us the model when He told us to love one another as He has loved us. Respect the life God has given you, and everyone else!
Again, I ask you to remember the sick, the elderly, the home-bound, and all of those impaired by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. If any would like to take Communion to the home-bound, please contact Fr. Hartlein. Thanks to those who are already doing this mission of mercy!
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 contact the rectory. http://www.catholicmenforchrist.org.
HCS Fish Fry: The Holy Childhood Athletic Program is having a fish fry on Friday, January 27, 2012, from 4 - 7 PM in the school cafeteria. The menu will include cod sandwiches and plates, French fries, potato salad, coleslaw, hot dogs, desserts and drinks. Also, the annual Munchkin Night Basketball games (K-4th grade) will be taking place in the school gym that evening.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will be holding a Free Throw Contest on January 16th at 12 PM in the HCS gym. Ages 10 - 14 are welcome to participate.
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?
2011 CONTRIBUTIONS: The last day for turning in 2011 contributions will be January 22nd.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: In the second reading today St. Paul tells us that we are a temple of the Holy Spirit! Do your lives and marriage relationship reflect this truth? Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and receive the tools needed to let God be glorified in your marriage. Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in this area on March 23rd to 25th. Early registration is highly recommended. To register, please call 888-889-9963 or go online to www.aweekendofdiscovery.org.
CATHOLIC BOOK FAIR: HCS is having a book fair on January 28th and 29th in the parish center after mass. The book fair will continue in the main hallway of school on January 30th thru February 3rd from 8 AM – 3 PM.
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, January 17 -- Father Mauer 8:00 AM Living & Deceased of Donald Muren Family Special Intention
WEDNESDAY, January 18 8:00 AM No Mass
THURSDAY, January 19 8:00 AM No Mass
FRIDAY, January 20 8:00 AM Communion Service
SATURDAY, January 21 5:30 PM Herman & Catherine Otten Family Arthur J. Friederich, Sr.
SUNDAY, January 22 8:00 AM People of the Parish
10:30 AM Living & Deceased of Siegel & Schwaegel Families
If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, please call the rectory at 566-2958 or email hcc@holychildhoodchurch.com
Lectors
1/21
5:30 PM Sam Wilhelm 10:30 AM Dennis VonderHaar
Commentators 1/21 5:30 PM Mary Wright 1/22 8:00 AM Kathi Bell 10:30 AM David Berthe
Music Ministry 1/21 5:30 PM Ensemble 1/22 8:00 AM Laura McGibney 10:30 AM Choir
GREETERS 1/21 5:30 PM Thiry Cameron & Ethel Hiemer 1/22 8:00 AM Fran Graul & Mary Ellen Mueller 10:30 AM James & Pat Fletcher
Altar Servers 1/21 5:30 PM Katherine Harris & Maddie Schneider 1/22 8:00 AM Jon & Jessica Amann 10:30 AM Kassidy Cusick & Meagan Bernal
Traveling Chalice 1/13 - 1/27 John & Paula Proffitt
Breaking Open The Word 1/22 Kathy Rensing & Kari Kolda
Meals-On-Wheels 1/18 Sharon Fournie & Mary Ann Haas Marilyn Hund & Mary Williams
Eucharistic Ministers 1/14 5:30 PM Art Wilhelm, Amy Amann. David Kerwin, Heather Tomaszewski 1/15 8:00 AM Greg Moll, Nancy Austin, Tom O'Leary, Kathy Rudy , Jodi Gardner 10:30 AM (H) Jan Parker, (C) Pat Hund, (W) Becky Pettinger, Susie Surmeier, Bob Walter, Nancy Raben
Nursing Home Ministry 1/18 MarKa Diane Surmeier 1/18 Silver Creek Linda Tribout 1/17 Grange Cathy Petz
January 8, 2012
Weekly Calendar
MONDAY, January 16 -- Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday No Mass / Office Closed
Tuesday, January 17 8:00 AM Mass -- Father Elmar Mauer →Adoration→7PM 9:00 AM Quilting 6:00 PM Quilting
Wednesday, January 18 No Mass 6:30 PM RCIA -- pc 7:00 PM Surrender 7:30 PM Choir Practice
THURSDAY, January 19 No Mass 9:00 AM Quilting
FRIDAY, January 20 8:00 AM Communion Service 6:00 PM Edge -- pc
SATURDAY, January 21 7:30 AM Men's Ministry -- pc 9:00 AM Adoration 4:30 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mass
SUNDAY, January 22 -- Shepherd Sunday 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
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest
January 16, 2012 12 PM Holy Childhood Gym Ages 10 - 14 as of January 1,2012
JANUARY 2012
16 - Martin Luther King Day - No School 26 - School Board Meeting 7 PM 27 - Munchkin Basketball 29 - Feb. 4 Catholic Schools Week
Leaders- Kathy - 588-4018; Debbie - 566-4196; Ron - 566-7109; Ken - 566-8022
January 18 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 www.respectlife.catholicweb.com for information and necessary forms, please register as soon as possible.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: In the second reading today St. Paul tells us that we are a temple of the Holy Spirit! Do your lives and marriage relationship reflect this truth? Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and receive the tools needed to let God be glorified in your marriage. Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in this area on March 23rd to 25th. Early registration is highly recommended. To register, please call 888-889-9963 or go online to www.aweekendofdiscovery.org.
MAKE A RESOLUTION to listen to AM 1080 WRYT Catholic Radio in the New Year. Tune in to daily Holy Mass, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and the Rosary. Participate in live call-in shows on the faith, such as Catholic Answers Live, Open Line, Reasons for Faith, and more. For a program schedule and a free CD call (314) 752-7000 or toll free at (877) 305-1234.
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