Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
January 4, 1998

FRIAR'S MIND

THE MILLENNIUM

We have begun 1998 Anno Domini, the nineteenth hundred and ninety eighth year of Our Lord. While every New Year is a landmark, the year 2000 will be a very special moment, the beginning of the third millennium anniversary of the birth of Christ.

In preparation for this special moment, the church has designated the three years preceding the millennium as a time of renewal to fully appreciate its significance.

1997 was the year of "Converting to Jesus." The theme of the year was Christ, the Son. The sacramental focus was Baptism.

1998 is the year of "Unity in the Holy Spirit." The theme of the year is the Holy Spirit. The sacramental focus is Confirmation.

1999 will be the year of "Serving the Father." The theme will be God the Father. The sacramental focus will be Penance.

Our archdiocese is observing these three years with special services and suggested devotional practices. You might recall that last year everyone was invited to visit the church of their baptism as a spiritual pilgrimage.

The celebration of this year of the Holy Spirit will begin on January 11, the Feast of The Baptism of the Lord, with Solemn Vespers and Benediction at the Cathedral Basilica. This will be a special year for all who are receiving the sacrament of confirmation. The suggested personal devotion for this year is the reading of the Acts of the Apostles, "the Gospel of the Holy Spirit." A special edition of the Acts of the Apostles will be made available to you along with a prayer card for Year II of our millennium preparations.

The millennium can be a special moment of grace, if we are prepared to receive it.

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

2000 A. D.

You are invited to join
Archbishop Justin Rigali
for Solemn Vespers and Benediction
on January 11, 1998, 7:30 pm

at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

1998: THE HOLY SPIRIT

CATHOLIC CALENDARS FOR 1998

1998 Catholic Calendars are available in the back of church compliments of Heiligtag and Lang-Fendler Funeral Homes.

REMEMBER I.C. TOMORROW

On this First Sunday of the Month, Pledge Payment Sunday, "I.C. Tomorrow" note pads are available. Among your new years resolutions and budget plans for the coming year, remember your pledge toward our new parish center.

I C Tomorrow

521 Pledges as of 12-29-97

Amount Pledged: $888,185.00

Amount Received: $599,365.18

A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Mon. Jan 5 - St. John Neumann
(1 Jn 3:22-4:6; Mt 4:12-25)
7:00 a.m. In mem. of Joseph Schierhoff
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Wade Ziegler
Tue. Jan 6 - Weekday
(1 Jn 4:7-10; Mk 6:34-44)
8:00 a.m. Liv.& dec. members of Webelhuth family
7:00 p.m. In mem. of Jim Ziegler
Wed. Jan 7 - Weekday
(1 Jn 4:11-18; Mk 6:45-52)
7:00 a.m. In mem. of Bill O'Hara, Sr.
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Lucille Henke
Thr. Jan 8 - Weekday
(1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16)
7:00 a.m. In mem. of Melvin Brown
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Clem Vogelgesang
Fri. Jan 9 - Weekday
(1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16)
7:00 a.m. In mem. of Frank & Catherine Zwiener
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Jan 10 - Weekday
(1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 3:22-30)
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Roy Sippel
5:00 p.m. In mem. of Clara Kassebaum
Sun. Jan 11 - THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
(Is 42:1-7; Acts 10:24-28; Lk 3:15-22)
7:00 a.m. Priest's Intention
8:30 a.m. In mem. of Doris Gravagna
10:00 a.m. In mem. of Mildred Kohler
11:30 a.m. People of the Parish

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Jan. 10
5:00 p.m. Charles Meyer, Charles Carnago, Joe and Betty Nahlik
Sun. Jan. 11
7:00 a.m. Carole Betz, Joyce Ott, Max Peterson
8:30 a.m. Jim Blume, Allen Unterreiner, Jim Kargus, Charles Otec
10:00 a.m. Bill Bell, Greg & Pat Wise, Sheila White, Don Deters
11:30 a.m. Marge Kenney, Jane Williams, Mary Lacy

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Jan 10
5:00 p.m. Evelyn Timmerman, Sue Steidle
Sun. Jan. 11
7:00 a.m. Don Betz, Ron Betz
8:30 a.m. Kathleen Connoley, Max/Maureen Peterson
10:00 a.m. Tonya Lee, Don Deters
11:30 a.m. Mary Kampschroeder, Bob Venker

Heavenly Dusters

Fri. Jan. 9- Wilma Ziegler, Bill & Rosemarie Ziegler, Zellma Zoellner, Tarri Brown

LADIES SODALITY MEETING THIS TUESDAY

The Sodality will meet this Tuesday, January 6 at 7:30 pm in the PC down. All women of the parish are invited.

SAINT LOUIS REVIEW

The Saint Louis Review offers the Catholic perspective on the news. The subscription rate is $16.00. The envelope in your packet may incorrectly have $12.00. Envelopes received with the paper itself have the correct price. In renewing your subscription please enclose $16.00.

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult$6,326.59
Youth 24.02
Misc. (Loose $) 552.03
TOTAL...........$6,902.64
(Envelopes: 384 adult, 33 youth)

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: I. C. Tomorrow$ 8,355.00 Feast of I.C. & Solemnity of Mary 63.00 Christmas 6192.94 Seminary 903.00 St. Louis Review............... 28.00 STEWARDSHIP The gifts of the Wise Men, Gold frankincense and myrrh, are symbolic of our stewardship gifts of time talent and treasure.

Bulletin Board

Mon. Jan. 5
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Jan. 6
Ladies Sodality Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC down
Brownie Troop 2128, 3-5 pm, PC down
Wolf Cub Pack 419, 3 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop 3721, 6:30-8:00 pm, PC up
Wed. Jan. 7
MEN'S CLUB MTG. 8 PM, PC down
Quilting 9 am, Convent basement
Boy Scout Troop 419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop 1982, 3-4:30 pm, PC up
Thr. Jan. 8
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Cub Scouts 3-5 pm, PC down
Brownie Troop 274, 3-4:30 pm, PC up

Mass Servers

Week of Jan. 5 - Jan. 11
8:00 AM TUES & THURS - Aimee Keener, Jessica Pifer
7:00 PM TUES
& 8:00 AM SAT - Megan Riggs, Michael Skaggs
5:00 PM SAT - Amanda Baechle, Jackie Shaw
7:00 AM SUN - Adam Hanks, Sam Rudolph
8:30 AM SUN - Davin Agnew, T. J. Melsheimer
10:00 AM SUN - Eric & Sean Seed
11:30 AM SUN - Jesse Stetina, Joe Roth

Wedding Banns

III - Jody McKay & Todd Wear

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OFFICERS MEETING

K of C officers will meet this Tuesday, January 6, at 7:30 pm at the Knight's hall on Jeffco. All committee chairpersons are encouraged to attend.

PRAYER FOR THE MILLENNIUM

Christ, yesterday and today,
the beginning and the end.
the Alpha and the Omega.
All time belongs to Him, and all ages,
to Him be glory and power

through every age forever. Amen.

Mighty Big Thanks!

Our sincere thanks to the many "Magi" who offered the gifts of their time and talent to make the holidays special for our parish:

- The Catholic Knights for the Advent breakfasts
- The Sharing Tree Committee
- The church decorators
- The clean-up crew
- The flower donors
- The Boy Scouts for the trees
- All liturgical ministers
- Our various choirs, cantors, musicians and music directors for their inspiring performances
- all behind the scenes who do extra work quietly to make the holidays special for the rest of us.

BINGO WORKERS NEEDED

To work only one Sunday every other month. Call Bob Little at 296-9191 or Evelyn Webelhuth at 287-6210.

ST VINCENT DEPAUL GRATEFUL

The St. Vincent de Paul society thanks you for contributing to our work in 1997, through individual donations, the fifth Sunday collections or through an organization. We are confident of your continued support in 1998.

ARCHDIOCESAN CAMPAIGN

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS, SHARING OUR HOPE

Our parish goal is $200,471.00. Our pledges now total $116.207.00, 58% of our goal. You can still make a gift. Forms are in church and the parish office.

THE STEPHAN MINISTRY

The Stephan Ministry brings Christ's healing love to people who are grieving, depressed, or experiencing other stresses. The Pastoral Department of St. Anthony's Hospital will begin training on February 5. If you are interested call 525-1999 and ask for Ken Jacobs or Rita McShea.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

A support group for women who have breast cancer and their families meets on the fourth Thursday of each month (e.g. January 22) at 7:00 pm in Classroom 6 on the third floor of the hospital. For more information call 525-1999.

I.C. MEN'S WEEKEND RETREAT

The Men's weekend retreat will be on the weekend of January 30, concluding Sunday afternoon, February 1, 1998.

LATCH KEY FOR HOLY CHILD STUDENTS

Latch Key services are available before and after school both on full days and half days at Holy Child School. Call the school at 296-0055 or Ravina at 296-8623 for details.

-- SUN., Jan 4th - Chicken Dinner ST. ROSE OF LIMA, Desoto - 11am - 3pm, $6.00 Adults, $3.00 Children.
-- CHILD CARE in my home, full or part time. Call Midge 464-7550.
-- WANTED - lady to do light housekeeping and some shopping. Call 296-5647.
-- WANTED- Female part-time live-in, 2 or 3 days a week, in Affton. For details call Brad Buchek at 296-9086.

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