Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
January 11, 1998

FRIAR'S MIND

Certain days seem to fill up fast; there are more things to do than hours to do them. Next Sunday, January 18, is one of those. You are already aware that a Pro-Life Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica that afternoon. In the evening that same day the beginning of the Church Unity Octave will be observed at the cathedral.

Bishop Braxton has written a letter to all the priests of the archdiocese, inviting us to join him in celebrating Mass at the College Church (St. Francis Xavier, Lindell and Grand). This will be that same Sunday, January 18. The Mass will begin at 1:30 in the afternoon.

This Mass honors the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, and is sponsored by the Commission on Human Rights. Bishop Braxton has asked priests to invite any parishioner who is interested in this message of Dr. King to join the congregation at the College Church. Everyone is welcome. It is an opportunity to recommit oneself to the important work of fostering understanding between the races and promoting real equality and justice for all.

Maybe your schedule next Sunday will allow you to participate in one of these.

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

2000 A. D.

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

at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

1998: THE HOLY SPIRIT

ARCHDIOCESAN STRATEGIC PLANNING

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is beginning a process of strategic planning for parishes. The five areas for each parish to review and renew are: Sacraments, Prayer, Catholic Education, the Poor and Stewardship. The initial meeting for all parishes will be on Wednesday, January 28, at America's Center in downtown St. Louis. Our parish will be forming a committee to consider these plans and their significance in our parish. Anyone who is interested in being part of this process please contact Fr. Earl, Fr. Gilmary, or any member of the parish council.

I.C. TOMORROW BINGO OVER $100,000!

I.C. Tomorrow Bingo has now given $104,000.00 toward our new parish center! Thank You! New workers are always welcome. You can work only one Sunday every other month. Call Bob Little at 296-9191 or Evelyn Webelhuth at 287-6210.

LADIES SODALITY GIFT TO I.C. TOMORROW

The Ladies Sodality has given another $3,000.00 toward our new parish center, bringing their total gift to $16,500!

ANOTHER I.C. TOMORROW MILESTONE

Our pledge payments have now passed the $600,000 mark! In your new years resolutions and budget plans, remember your pledge toward our new parish center.

I C Tomorrow

521 Pledges as of 1-4-98

Amount Pledged: $888,185.00

Amount Received: $607,239.06

A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Mon. Jan 12 - Weekday
(1 Sam 1:1-8; Mk 1:14-20)
7:00 a.m. Liv. & Dec. Grouns Family
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Severin Altepeter
Tue. Jan 13 - Weekday
(1 Sam 1:9-20; Mk 1:21-28)
8:00 a.m. Schweiss Family
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Delphia Santoyo
Wed. Jan 14 - Weekday
(1 Sam 3:1-10; Mk 1:29-39)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Walter Ems
6:45 p.m. In Mem. of Herbert Kohler
Thr. Jan 15 - Weekday
(1 Sam 4:1-11; Mk 1:40-45)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Virminette Hammann
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Amanda Smith
Fri. Jan 16 - St Berard & Companions
(1 Sam 8:4-22; Mk 2:1-12)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Elnora Sippel
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Jan 17 - St. Anthony, Abbot
(1 Sam 9:1-19; Mk 2:13-17)
8:00 a.m. Our Shut-Ins & Nursing Home Residents
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Joseph & Magdalena Scheman
Sun. Jan 18 - SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
(Is 62:1-5; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Shirley Vogel
8:30 a.m. Priest's Intention
10:00 a.m. People of the Parish
11:30 a.m. In Mem. of Ollie, Dottie & Ron Novak

Note Wednesday Mass Schedule.

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Jan. 17
5:00 p.m. Barb & Dick Schaumburg, Florence Naes, Bob Balsman
Sun. Jan. 18
7:00 a.m. Bob Little, Betty Kutilek, Janet Ems
8:30 a.m. Velda Walker, Dorothy Cowin
10:00 a.m. Tonya Lee, Jon Zimmermann
11:30 a.m. Jack & Rose Metzger, Gerri Frenzel

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Jan 17
5:00 p.m. Barb & Dick Schaumburg
Sun. Jan. 18
7:00 a.m. Steve Ott & Joyce Ott
8:30 a.m. Children's Mass
10:00 a.m. Jon Zimmermann & Ann Hillis
11:30 a.m. Barb O'Neill & June Williams

Heavenly Dusters

Fri. Jan. 16, 8:30 a.m.- Terri Brown, Bill & Rosemarie Ziegler, Wilma Ziegler, Zella Zoellner

CHILDREN'S CHOIR PRACTICE

The I.C. Children's Choir will practice this Monday, January 12, from 6:00-7:15 pm in church. They will sing at the 8:30 am Mass next Sunday. All school age children 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 $7,036.55
Youth 30.57
Misc. (Loose $) 861.31
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,928.43
(Envelopes: 313 adult, 33 youth)

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow $ 6,363.88
Solemnity of Mary 885.00
Christmas & Immaculate Conception 45.00
Seminary 65.00
St. Louis Review . . . . . . . . . . 148.00

STEWARDSHIPThe Baptism of the Lord reveals the unity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, an image of the unity of the stewardship of our time, talent and treasure.

Bulletin Board

Mon. Jan. 12
Finance Committee - 7:30 pm, Friary
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Jan. 13
Baptism Class, 7:30 pm, PC up
Parish Center Com, 7:30 pm Friary down
Wed. Jan. 14
Parish Council, 7:00 pm, Faculty Room
Quilting 9 am, Convent basement
Boy Scout Troop 419, 7-8:30 pm, PC down
Girl Scout Troop #2033, 3-5pm, PC dn
Athletic Assn. Mtg., 7-9pm, PC up
Thr. Jan. 15
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Junior Troop #116, 3-5pm, PC up
Sun. Jan 18
Scouts Breakfast, 7:00 am till noon.

Mass Servers

Week of Jan. 12 - Jan. 18
8:00 AM TUES & THURS - Jonathan Peterson, Stephanie Hanks 7:00 PM TUES
& 8:00 AM SAT - Azucena Patterson, Angela Schimmer
5:00 PM SAT - Dominic & Zach Bannister
7:00 AM SUN - Eddie Haar, Katie Lehmkuhl
8:30 AM SUN - Steve Moore, Alex Kladiva
10:00 AM SUN - Kristina Schimmer, Erin Blaha
11:30 AM SUN - Emilia Buchek, Aaron Owens

K of C Pro-Life Prayer Vigil

Join our prayer vigil for respect for human life at St. David's church, 6:00 pm Saturday, January 17, to 7:00 am Sunday, June 18. To reserve an hour call Bob Venker at 282- 0630 (H) or 235-3676 (W).

Pro-Life Mass and Rosary

Saturday, January 22, 7:00 pm Rosary at the Memorial to the Unborn at Bishop Du Bourg High School followed with 7:30 pm Mass at St. Gabriel Church.

I.C. MEN'S CLUB

Fun Night, Saturday, February 7

6:00 pm - All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner

8:00 pm - Hold Your Horses Entertainment

$8.00 per person

PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST

NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 18

after 7:00, 8:30 and 10:00 am Masses

Baptism

We wish to welcome into our Parish Family:

Tyler James, Son of M/M James Gerard Stenger
Emily Catherine, dau. of M/M Paul Anthony Zysk
Carissa Michelle, dau. of M/M Robert Gerard Caton
Ashley Nicole, dau. of M/M Robert Gerard Caton
Vitoria Leigh, dau. of M/M Gregory Paul Roussin

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday, January 13 and 27th, in the Parish Center up, from 7:30 - 9 pm. Two preparation classes are required.

Deaths in Parish

Please remember them in your prayers:

Virgil L. Norwood, October 14, 1997
Mary Ellen Brandon, November 20, 1997
Laura Frederitzi, December 18, 1997

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.

JANUARY 22 PRO-LIFE MARCH

Please pray for our marchers going to Washington, DC on January 22 to represent our parish. There will be a special prayer for them at the Masses next weekend.
**Pro-Life would like to acknowledge the anonymous donation of a baby afghan. Many thanks!!

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.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Saturday, January 31, 9:00 am till 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Center, down. Further information call Loretta at 296-9648.

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.

-- 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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