Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
February 1, 1998

FRIAR'S MIND

What will our parish be like in ten years? No one can answer such a question with absolute certainty. But we can plan for the future, set our priorities and avoid being the victims of fate, unprepared for even foreseeable needs.

A timely example of such planning is our new parish center. The planning and vision of a few energetic people has brought us to the point where this dream will be a reality in only a short time. With a new parish center, will be able to meet many of even the unforseen needs of the future. If we had not begun such a program three years ago, the future of our parish would be less promising.

The Archdiocese has begun a process of strategic planning for all parishes. The initial step in this process is to survey all the Catholics of the archdiocese on a wide range of topics concerning the life of each parish. These survey will be completed at all the Masses this weekend. Please take the time to answer each of the questions as thoughtfully and honestly as you can. If you are not sufficiently informed on a particular topic you may mark NA.

The results of these surveys will be reported to each parish in March, along with a general report for the whole archdiocese. That could make interesting reading!

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

ST. BLASE BLESSING OF THROATS

This Tuesday, February 3, is the feast of St. Blase. The blessing of throats will be held after the 8:00 am and 7:00 pm Masses and at 2:45 pm.

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. There are five delegates going from our parish.

PREPARING FOR THE MILLENNIUM

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

I.C. TOMORROW

PLEDGE PAYMENT SUNDAY

Today, the first Sunday of the month, is "I.C. Tomorrow" Pledge Payment Sunday, a practical reminder to keep current with your pledge. If our campaign continues at the present pace we might be able to apply for a loan this spring, request bids, and begin construction this fall!

I C Tomorrow

521 Pledges as of 1-27-98

Amount Pledged: $888,185.00

Amount Received: $621,288.44

A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Mon. Feb 2 - The Presentation of the Lord
(Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Mary B. Ziegler
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Wm. S. (Billy) Wingbermuehle
Tue. Feb 3 - St. Blase
(2 Sam 18:9-25; Mk 5:21-43)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Arlene Siebert
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Emory Oross
Wed. Feb 4 - St. Joseph Leonessa, Capuchin
(2 Sam 24:2-17; Mk 6:1-6)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Jo Ann Vaughan
8:00 p.m. In Mem. of Lloyd Weldele
Thr. Feb 5 - St. Agatha
(1 Kings 2:1-12; Mk 6:7-13)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Peggy Littel
8:00 a.m. Joseph & Theresa Ziegler Family
Fri. Feb 6 - St. Paul Miki & Companions
(Sirach 47:2-11; Mk 6:14-29)
7:00 a.m. Intention of Jane Becher
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Feb 7 - St. Colette, Poor Clare
(1 Kings 3:4-13; Mk 6:30-34)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Francis Pruett
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Milton & Clara Kassebaum
Sun. Feb 8 - FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
(Is 6:1-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11; Lk 5:1-11)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Marie Schwartz
8:30 a.m. People of the Parish
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Magdalena Scheman
11:30 a.m. Priest's Intention
HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS at the Monastery of St. Clare, Friday, February 6, from 7 to 8 pm.
FIRST SAT DEVOTIONS, Queen of All Saints, 8:30 am.

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Feb. 7
5:00 p.m. Charles Meyer, Charles Carnago, Joe & Berry Nahlik
Sun. Feb. 8
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. Feb. 7
5:00 p.m. Evelyn Timmerman & Sue Steidle
Sun. Feb. 8
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

Tue. Feb. 3, 9:30 a.m.- Gloria Prindiville, Jan Gangloff, Linda Powers, Stella Kilper, Rita O'Donnell, Marlis Thum.

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...............$6,580.05
Youth............. 19.59
Misc. (Loose $)............608.81
TOTAL............ $7,208.45
(Envelopes: 366 adult, 22 youth)

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow .......... $ 3,197.88
St. Louis Review.......... 292.00

STEWARDSHIP Stewardship helps us to overcome selfishness and undue attachment to our possessions. It enables us to be less possessed by what we posses.

Bulletin Board

Sun. Feb. 1
Baseball/Softball sign-ups, 9am - 1 pm, PCup
Mon. Feb. 2
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Feb. 3
Brownie Troop #2128, 3-5pm, PC dn
Brownie Troop #3721, 6:30 - 8pm, PC up
Ladies Sodality, 7:30 pm, PC dn
Wolf Cub Pack #419, 3pm, PC up
Wed. Feb. 4
Boy Scout Troop 419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #1982, 3-4:30 pm, PC up
Choir Practice, 7:30 pm, In Church
Quilting 9 am, Convent basement
Men's Club, 8:00 pm PC down
Thr. Feb. 5
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Cub Scout, 3-5pm, PC dn
Junior Troop 116, 3-5 pm, PC up
Fri. Feb. 6
ALL DAY ADORATION in Church
Sat. Feb. 7
Day of Recollection, School Cafeteria, 11am - 5pm
FUN NIGHT, Men's Club, PC dn

Mass Servers

Week of Feb 1 - Feb. 8
8:00 AM TUES & THURS - Azucena Patterson, Magan Riggs
7:00 PM TUES
& 8:00 AM SAT - Stephanie Hanks, Aimie Keener
5:00 PM SAT - Andy & Matt Mayer
7:00 AM SUN - Jason Weldele, Aaron Owens
8:30 AM SUN - David & Theresa Duchinsky
10:00 AM SUN - Lisa Corsale, Arielle Keener
11:30 AM SUN - Patrick Keevil, Kelly Strecker

FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Eucharistic Adoration begins after the 8;00 am Mass this Friday, February 6, until 7:00 am Saturday, February 7. To sign up for an hour call T. Heisserer at 464-5794.

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.

I.C. MEN'S CLUB

Fun Night, Next 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. TOMORROW BINGO NOW $109,000!

Bingo has given another $5,000 toward our new parish center for a total of $109,000! Thank You. Volunteers call Bob Little at 296-9191 or Evelyn Webelhuth at 287-6210.

I.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 golf tournament is May 16th.

ELECTRICIAN NEEDED

The Home & School Board needs an electrician to analyze our computer system and submit a detailed plan for upgrading. If anyone is interested, call Marlene DiMaggio at 296-0055.

LIFELINE COALITION

Would you like to help Lifeline Coalition in their work with Mothers and Babies? Informational brochures are available in the back of church. Truly good work.

MARCH FOR LIFE

Thanks to our parishioners who gave of their time, talent & treasure to make the trip to Washington, D. C. for the Annual Pro-Life March for Life: Sara Keating, Chris & Paul Terry, Mary Thoma, Becky Balmer, Laura Herman. Natalie Kladiva, Dan Peterson, Eric Seed, Linda Throm, Melissa Weldele. Thanks to all who helped sponsor someone on the trip including the Ladies Sodality, Knights of Columbus and Catholic Knights. --- The Pro-Life Committee

HOLY CHILD ENDOWMENT WINNERS

Congratulations to Rick & Lisa Armbruster

K of C CARD PARTY

Sunday, February 22 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm. $6.00 per person. Refreshments included. Call 296-7418

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
SAUSAGE DINNER - St. John Lutheran Church, Sunday February 1, 12:30 to 6:00 pm. Adults $6.00; Child $3.00.
SAUSAGE DINNER - St. Luke's, Imperial, Sunday, February 15, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
TRIVIA NIGHT - St. David's Athletic Assn., Feb. 21, 7pm, call Jake Heilich - 296-4088 for reservations.
WANTED - lady to do light housekeeping and shopping. Call 296-5647.
RIDE NEEDED to church from Linderhoff Estates area. Please call Debbie, 282-3046.

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN February 1, 1998