Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
February 2, 1997

FRIARS' MIND

This Sunday, February 2, is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the temple. It is a final echo of Christmas since the presentation of the child was also the required legal purification of Mary, His mother, forty days after His birth.

This feast is also known as Candlemas Day since there is a special blessing of candles at Mass. The custom of blessing candles today is taken from the canticle of Simeon at the presentation when he prophesied that the Christ child would be "a light for revelation to the nations." (Lk 2:32)

Monday, February 3, is the feast of St. Blase with the traditional blessing of throats. St. Blase was a fourth century bishop in Turkey. Legend credits him with saving the life of a boy who was choking to death (the first Heimlich maneuver?) This ancient blessing of throats is both a prayer and promise: a petition for God to safeguard our health; a pledge to take responsible care of our body. The blessing does no good unless you wear your scarf!

There is also a secular observance today which rounds out this beginning of the month of February. Today, February 2, is Groundhog's Day. The famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, will come out of his burrow this morning in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, just a few miles north of Pittsburgh! If the sun is shining and he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter; if skies are overcast and he does not see his shadow there will be an early spring. This is neither scientific fact nor a liturgical feast, but after the arctic January we have endured, many are praying for cloudy skies over western Pennsylvania this morning.

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

ST. BLASE BLESSING OF THROATS

Monday, February 3, is the feast of St. Blase. The blessing of throats will be held after the 7 am & 8 am Masses and at 2:30 p.m.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION

This Friday, February 7, there will be adoration of the Blessed Sacrament following the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Sign up for an hour of prayer.

I. C. TOMORROW

Today, and the first Sunday of every month, is Pledge Payment Sunday. I.C. Tomorrow note pads are available for your convenience and as a reminder of our continuing campaign. This month, and each quarter, a notice of the status of your pledge will be mailed to you. We are approaching the end of a very successful first year of our campaign. A new parish center is one year closer!

I.C. Tomorrow

519 Pledges as of 1-20-97

Amount Pledged: $886,105.00
Amount Received: $377,352.35

A New Parish Center is Coming

MASS INTENTIONS

Mon. Feb 3 - St. Blase
(Heb 11:32-40; Mk 5:1-20)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Virginia Litzau
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Casimir Mickunas
Tue. Feb 4 - Weekday in Ordinary Time
(Heb 12:1-4; Mk 5:21-43)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Martin Ems
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Claude Gamache
Wed. Feb 5 - St. Agatha
(Heb 12:4-7; Mk 6:1-6)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Joseph F. Ziegler
8:00 a.m. Soul longest in Purgatory
Thr. Feb 6 - St. Paul Miki
(Heb 12:18-24; Mk 6:7-13)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Arlene Siebert
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Clem Vogelgesang
Fri. Feb 7 - Weekday in Ordinary Stime
(Heb 13:1-8; Mk 6:14-29)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Mary Ann Strinni
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Isabelle H. Nowak
Sat. Feb 8 - Weekday in Ordinary Time
(Heb 13:15-21; Mk 6:30-34)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Joseph & Emma Staggenborg
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Ray Boyer
Sun. Feb 9 - FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
(Job 7:1-17; 1 Cor 9:16-23; Mk 1:29-39)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Joaquin Tellez Giron
8:30 a.m. People of the Parish
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Jim Ziegler
11:30 a.m. Priest's Intention

Our Lady's Prayer Group, Thursday, 7:00 pm

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Feb. 8
5:00 p.m. Charles Meyer, Charles Carnago, Joe & Betty Nahlik
Sun. Feb. 9
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, Rich Lifka
11:30 a.m. Marge Kenney, Mary Lacy, Jane Williams

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Feb. 8
5:00 p.m. Evelyn Timmerman & Sue Steidle
Sun. Jan. 9
7:00 a.m. Don Betz & Ron Betz
8:30 a.m. Kathleen & Bob Connoley
10:00 a.m. Tonya Lee & Rich Layton
11:30 a.m. Mary Kampschroeder & Bob Venker

CHURCH CLEANERS - Tues Feb. 4 - Mary Cracchiola, Kathleen Rhymer, Violet Telgmann, Marcella Ziegler

HOLY CHILD ENDOWMENT CLUB WINNERS: Ron & Margaret Schicker

TODAY IS CANDLEMAS DAY

Place candles to be blessed on the table in front of church.

BRING YOUR

OLD PALMS

NEXT SUNDAY

They will be burned for Ash Wednesday.

Take Note

A statement of your 1996 contributions to Immaculate Conception have been mailed. If there are any errors in your report please contact the parish office.

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult................$5,228.50
Youth .......................... 9.37
Miscellaneous (Loose $)......... . 515.44
TOTAL......................... $ 5,753.31
(Envelopes: 314 adult, 28 youth)
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow ............... 2,041.00
Review ......................... 474.00

STEWARDSHIP The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple was the dedication of his life to the Father, a model of stewardship of time, talent and treasure.

Bulletin Board

Sun. Feb. 2
Blue & Gold Banquet, 5 am - 2 pm, PC dn
Mon. Feb 3
AA Mtg, 7:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #2033, 3-5pm, PC dn
Catechumen Class, 7:30 pm, in Church
Webelos Pack #419, 6-8pm, PC dn
Tue. Feb 4
Ladies Sodality Mtg, 7:30 pm, PC dn
Wold Den Mtg., 7pm, PC up
True Life Group, 6:30 - 8pm, Friary Basement
For info, call Dan or Dale 282-3111
Wed. Feb 5
Boy Scout Troop #419, 7-9pm, PC up
Brownie Scouts, 1st Grade, 3-4:30 pm, PC dn
Choir Practice, 7:30 pm, Choir Loft
Quilting, 9am - 3 pm, Convent Basement
Mens Club Meeting 8:00 pm PC down
Thr. Feb. 6
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Bear Cub Scouts, Troop #419, 3-5pm, PC dn
Girl Scouts, Troop #116, 3-5pm, PC up
Fri. Feb. 7
ALL DAY ADORATION in Church
Wolf Den Mtg., 7pm, PC up
Sat. Feb. 8
MEN'S CLUB EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT

MASS SERVERS

WEEK OF Feb. 3 - Feb. 9
8:00 AM Tues & Thur - Stephanie Toebben, Stacy Thome
7:00 PM Tues & 8:00 AM Sat
- G. Prindiville, Elizabeth Stetina
5:00 PM SAT - Michael Atzert, Sam Rudolph
7:00 AM SUN - T. J. Melsheimer, Tim Morgan
8:30 AM SUN - John Palmer, Adam Hanks
10:00 AM SUN - Dan & Crystal Pierce
11:30 AM SUN - Nick Favier, Jeff Astroth

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The February 12 meeting of the Parish Council will begin at 8:00 pm, following the Ash Wednesday evening Mass.

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

-- MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND to rediscover relationship and communication in your marriage. Call 469-7317.
-- RETROUVAILLE for healing and renewal of hurting marriages. For confidential information call 523-0586.
-- MOTHERS and DAUGHTERS fertility and Natural Family Planning education for girls ages 10-17 at St. John Mercy, March 2 & 9. Call 569-6495.
-- NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING sessions are on 2nd Tuesday of each month 8 pm, St. Joseph Hospital 966-1629.

CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER

SUNDAY, March 16, 1997

12 noon - 6 pm - Adults 5.50 - Children $3.50

Craft Booth available

Invite your family and friends for a day out without having to cook or wash the dishes.

HAND-MADE CRAFTS NEEDED

Please consider donating hand-made crafts for the Craft Booth at the Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, March 16th. For information call Donna 282-9047 or Lorine 287-6789. All proceeds benefit new Parish Center.

THANK YOU BINGO WORKERS

I.C. Tomorrow BINGO has already given $33,000.00 to our Parish Center! Thank you to all our generous workers. Volunteer substitutes needed. Call Bob Little at 296-9191.

MENS CLUB
NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday, February 8

Dinners served 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Entertainment begins at 8:00 pm

Refreshments and snacks all night

$8.00 in advance; $10.00 at the door

All proceeds to the new parish center.

ST. LOUIS REVIEW

The St. Louis Review keeps you in touch with the Church in St. Louis and around the world. The new subscription rate is $16.00. The envelope in your parish packet may incorrectly have $12.00. In renewing your subscription please enclose $16.00.

BOY SCOUT SUNDAY

This Sunday is Boy Scout Sunday. Scout ceremonies will be held at the 8:30 am Mass.

YOUTH CONFERENCE TODAY

Best wishes to our 16 young parishioners and their sponsors who are attending the annual ARCHDIOCESAN YOUTH CONFERENCE today. For information contact Brad Buchek at 296-9086.

QUEEN OF APOSTLES DAY CARE CENTER

Queen of Apostles Day Car Center, 800 Montebello Camp Rd, Imperial will begin registration for the 1997-98 school year on February 1. Call Sr. Mary at 464-0163.

** CHICKEN DINNER- Sun Feb 2, 11am to 3 pm, St. Rose of Lima Parish in DeSoto, 1st Sunday of each month, carry outs also. $6.00 Adults, $3.00 Children, 4 & under free.
** Child care in my home, days - pediatric Nurse for 16 years and Mother of four. Dale 282-3111
** Baby sitting for children two-years old and above.
Call Midge at 464-7550.

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN February 2, 1997