Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
January 25, 1998

FRIAR'S MIND

You may be aware that the Archdiocese of St. Louis has been working for several years on a Strategic Pastoral Plan. The purpose of the plan is to help parishes renew their life of faith and our commitment to Christ.

At this time it is desirable to have input from all the people of the archdiocese. An opportunity is being offered for everyone to express his or her personal opinion and offer advice. So that all people can be heard, a survey will be conducted in every parish. Next weekend at Mass you will be asked to fill out this survey which covers many different aspects of parish life.

This survey has been tried in several pilot parishes and found to work quite well. So next Sunday, February 1, after a brief homily you will be given an opportunity to complete this survey. Results will be reported after they have been tabulated.

If we care about the quality of faith in our parish and archdiocese, if we have opinions about how things should be done or how they could be improved, if we like or dislike anything (and who doesn't) then this is our chance to say so. Maybe we will help change things. Maybe we will encourage good ideas. Maybe we will offer constructive criticism to improve something. At least we will put in our two cents worth.

While this will take a few extra moments, it should be worth it. We hope everyone will participate seriously. Let them hear what you are thinking.

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

PREPARING FOR THE MILLENNIUM

1998 is the second of a three year program to prepare for the Millennium, 2000 A.D. The focus of this year is the Holy Spirit and the recommended activity is reading the Acts of the Apostles, the "Gospel of the Holy Spirit." Copies of the Acts are available in the back of church. Take a copy home with you and resolve to read from it each day in preparation for the great anniversary of our faith, the third millennium of Christianity, 2000 A.D.

ARCHDIOCESAN STRATEGIC PLANNING

The Archdiocese is beginning a process of strategic planning for parishes, as mentioned above. The initial meeting for all parishes will be this Wednesday, January 28, at America's Center in downtown St. Louis. Anyone who is interested in being part of this process which will effect the future of our parish please contact Fr. Earl.

I.C. TOMORROW

Last weekend we announced that we now have one million dollars in our building fund. The estimated cost of the total project is $2,400,000. When we have $1,200,000 we will apply for a matching loan from the archdiocese and request bids. If our campaign continues at the present rate we could reach this goal before too long and begin construction this summer or early fall.

I C Tomorrow

521 Pledges as of 1-21-98

Amount Pledged: $888,185.00

Amount Received: $618,090.56

A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Mon. Jan 26 - Saints Timothy & Titus
(2 Tim 1:1-8; Mk 3:22-30)
7:00 a.m. For a sick person
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Wm. & Regina Schierhoff fam.
Tue. Jan 27 - St. Angela Merici
(2 Sam 6:12-19; Mk 3:31-35)
8:00 a.m. Liv.& dec.mem. of Emil Ziegler fam.
7:00 p.m. In mem. of Lorraine Frederitzi
Wed. Jan 28 - St. Thomas Aquinas
(2 Sam 7:4-17; Mk 4:1-20)
7:00 a.m. Mrs. Basler
8:00 p.m. Tellez Giron family
Thr. Jan 29 - Weekday
(2 Sam 7:18-29; Mk 4:21-25)
7:00 a.m. In mem. of Cecilia Berner
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Paul F. Backer
Fri. Jan 30 - Weekday
(2 Sam 11:1-17; Mk 4:26-34)
7:00 a.m. In mem. of Casimir Mickunas
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Jan 31 - St. John Bosco
(2 Sam 12:1-17; Mk 4:35-41)
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Lee Brundick
5:00 p.m. In mem. of Louise Buchheit
Sun. Feb 1 - FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
(Jer 1:4-19; 1 Cor 13:4-13; Lk 4:21-30)
7:00 a.m. Priest's Intention
8:30 a.m. In mem. of Gladys (Mickey) Hopkins
10:00 a.m. People of the Parish
11:30 a.m. In mem. of Ed Timmerman, Sr. & Jr.

HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS at the Monastery of St. Clare, Friday, February. 6, from 7 to 8 pm.

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Jan. 31
5:00 p.m. Becky Fouts, Jeanette Kouba, Libbie Brundick, Marti Rutherfurd
Sun. Feb. 1
7:00 a.m. Joe & Sadie Wingbermuehle, Mary Baechle
8:30 a.m. Sue Steidle, Mark & Barb Weldele
10:00 a.m. Al Grossius, Bobbie Courtin, John Harper, Jackie Redd, Rich Lifka
11:30 a.m. Theresa Coleman, Rose & Jack Metzger, Gerri Frenzel,Sue Dugan

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Jan 31
5:00 p.m. Mike Moore, Mary Lynn Schmidt
Sun. Feb. 1
7:00 a.m. Cindy Ziegler, Ron Baechle
8:30 a.m. Sue Steidle, Bob Butler
10:00 a.m. Sheila White, Christine Lifka
11:30 a.m. Francine Fitzgerald, Jane Williams

Heavenly Dusters

Fri. Jan. 30, 8:30 a.m.- Lorine Lewandowski, Rosemary Poposky, JoAnn Vergin, Yvonne Schultz

HEAVENLY DUSTERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed to clean Church one day a month (Tuesday or Friday) for 1-1/2 hours. Call Lorine at 287-6789 or the parish office at 296-5289.

SAINT LOUIS REVIEW

The Saint Louis Review subscription rate is $16.00. The envelope in your packet may incorrectly have $12.00. In renewing your subscription please enclose $16.00.

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult$6,540.98
Youth 30.62
Misc. (Loose $) 610.11
TOTAL.............. $7,181.71
(Envelopes: 371 adult, 43 youth)

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow$ 4,052.50
St. Louis Review..........1,417.00
Miscellaneous23.00
STEWARDSHIP "The body is one and has many members." (1 Cor 12:12) We are the Body of Christ, members with unique gifts for the good of all through faithful stewardship of our time, talent and treasure.

Bulletin Board

Sun. Jan. 25
Baseball/Softball sign-ups, 9am - 1 pm, PCup
Mon. Jan. 26
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Jan. 27
Baptism Class 7:30 pm, PC up
Wed. Jan. 28
Boy Scout Troop 419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
Quilting 9 am, Convent basement
Girl Scout Troop 2033, 3-5 pm, PCup
Thr. Jan. 29
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Junior Troop 116, 3-5 pm, PC up
Sat. Jan. 31
BLOOD DRIVE 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, PC down

Banns of Matrimony

III - Kathryn Schaper & Andrew Allen

Mass Servers

Week of Jan. 26 - Feb. 1
8:00 AM TUES & THURS - Amanda Emnett, Laura Ziegler
7:00 PM TUES
& 8:00 AM SAT - Sean Toebben, Elizabeth Stetina
5:00 PM SAT - Rebecca Throm, Ryan Cooney
7:00 AM SUN - Curtis Chaplin, Lindsay Sanders
8:30 AM SUN - Jennifer Specker, Kevin Jones
10:00 AM SUN - David & Theresa Duchinsky
11:30 AM SUN - Lauren Eckenrod, Meghan Engel

EUCHARISTIC LAY CONFERENCE

A conference on Eucharistic Adoration for the laity will be held on Saturday, February 7, at St. Raymond's Church, with Mass at 9:00 am celebrated by Archbishop Rigali, lunch and Eucharistic Adoration until 2:30 pm. Each parish may send five delegates. If you are interested contact Fr. Earl.

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

I.C. Tomorrow Bingo has given $104,000.00 to our new parish center! Thank You! New workers are always welcome. Call Bob Little at 296-9191 or Evelyn Webelhuth at 287-6210.

LECTOR/COMMENTATOR SEMINAR

This coming Saturday, Jan.31, 9:00 am to noon, in the school cafeteria. All lectors are encouraged to attend.

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

For further information call Mark at 296-2342

I.C. MEN'S WEEKEND RETREAT

The Men's annual retreat will be next weekend, January 30 - February 1. Call Brad at 296-9086.

.C. MEN'S CLUB BARBECUE

Sunday, February 15, noon till 5 pm. Delicious Chicken & Pork Steak plates $6.00. Carry-Outs only.

ATTENTION ALL GOLFERS

The Men's Club will sponsor a golf tournament this coming May for the benefit of the new parish center.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK AT HOLY CHILD

You are invited to OPEN HOUSE at Holy Child School this Wednesday, January 28: Elementary Campus. 9:00-10:30 am & 12:00-1:30pm; Middle Campus, 1:00-2:30 pm.

The St. Pius X High School wishes to thank I.C. parish for the great students you have sent to us! Celebrate Catholic Schools Week with us. Watch this week's Suburban Journal for an advertisement representing all Jefferson County Catholic Schools.

SODALITY CORN BEEF DINNER
SUNDAY, MARCH 15

HAND-MADE CRAFTS NEEDED- Please consider donating hand-made crafts for the Craft Booth at the Ladies Sodality Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner. For information call Donna, 282-9047, or Lorine, 287-6789. Benefit the new Parish Center.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEETING

The January meeting will be this Wednesday, January 28th, 7:30 pm at Jeanette Kouba's home. New members are encouraged to join us in this ministry. We had no meeting in November or December, so this one is important. For information call Jeanette, 282-0312, or Evelyn, 296-8160.

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.

QUEEN OF APOSTLES DAY CARE

Queen of Apostles Day Care Center, 800 Montebello Camp Road begins registration for the 1998-99 school year on February 1. Call 464-0163 for a tour and/or registration packet.

CHICKEN DINNER - St. Rose of Lima in DeSoto on Sunday February 1, 11:00 am-3 pm. $6.00 adults, $3.00 children

WANTED - lady to do light housekeeping and shopping. Call 296-5647.

**Parishioner needs ride to and from church. Linderhoff Estates area. Please call Debbie, 282-3046.

Candle Sales Opportunity: call Judy at 464-3057

Advertiser of the Week

SAVE-A-LOT Discount Food Stores
3610 Richardson Square Dr.

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN January 25, 1998