Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
February 8, 1998

FRIAR'S MIND

The Olympics

A lot of hours will be spent this week and a lot of pizzas eaten in front of the TV sets, as we take in the Winter Olympics from Nagano, Japan.
The Olympics, they said, are the ultimate expression of physical skill, grace, and strength. They also express a rare determination and dedication of the spirit. They are the near perfection of human endeavor in athletics.
The Bible talks about athletics in many places. St. Paul especially showed an intense interest and understanding of sports. He said the dedication of athletes shows that we are capable of achieving if we put our minds to it.
He urged us to put the same kind of energy into achieving spiritual victory. If we do that, we would be saints. In his day winners were given a crown of laurel leaves. He reminded us that victory in spiritual combat wins us an crown that will never wither.
Everyone admires the discipline and dedication of a committed athlete, and everyone admires a winner. That same kind of determination should be a characteristic of our spiritual endeavors. Discipline and sacrifice, dedication and perseverance: these are necessary for any successful athlete. They are also necessary if we hope to win spiritually. It's inspiring to see athletes compete. It's even more inspiring to see people living good, holy lives.

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

OLD PALM

For the next two Sundays, February 15 and 22, large baskets will be set out in the back of church for old palm. We ask you to bring all the old palm branches you have at home so that they can be burned for ashes on Ash Wednesday. Lent begins this year on February 25.

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.

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.

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. TOMORROW

The committee for the new parish center will meet this Tuesday to review our plans and present our ideas to the architects later this month. Your suggestions and concerns are always welcome.

I C Tomorrow

521 Pledges as of 2-3-98

Amount Pledged: $888,185.00

Amount Received: $630,652.94

A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Mon. Feb 9 - Weekday
(1 Kings 8:1-13; Mk 6:53-56)
7:00 a.m. For a sick person
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Jim Ziegler
Tue. Feb 10 - St. Scholastica
(1 Kings 8:22-30; Mk 7:1-13)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Casimir Mickunas
7:00 p.m. Bertha Symsack
Wed. Feb 11 - Our Lady of Lourdes
(1 Kings 11:1-10; Mk 7:14-23)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Stein
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Genevieve & Thomas Kutis
Thr. Feb 12 - Weekday
(1 Kings 11:4-13; Mk 7:24-30)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Joseph Schierhoff
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Clarence Howdeshell
Fri. Feb 13 - Weekday
(1 Kings 11:29-32; Mk 7:31-37)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Fred Webelhuth
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Feb 14 - Saints Cyril & Methodius
(1 Kings 12:26-32; Mk 8:1-10)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Cecilia Berner
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of George Kaminski
Sun. Feb 15 - SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
(Jer 17:5-8; 1 Cor 15:12-20; Lk 6:17-26)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Albert Mraz
8:30 a.m. People of the Parish
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Sebastian Schuelein
11:30 a.m. Priest's Intention

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Feb. 14
5:00 p.m. Barb & Dick Schaumburg, Florence Naes, Bob Balsman
Sun. Feb. 15
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. Feb. 14
5:00 p.m. Barb & Dick Schaumburg
Sun. Feb. 15
7:00 a.m. Steve Ott & Joyce Ott
8:30 a.m. Children's Mass
10:00 a.m. Jon Zimmermann and Ann Hillis
11:30 a.m. Barb O'Neill & Jane Williams

Heavenly Dusters

Fri. Feb. 13 - Bill & Rosemarie Ziegler, Wilma Ziegler, Zelma Zoellner

A LETTER FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

Dear Friends in Christ,
Since 1885 there has been an annual collection for the Black and Indian Missions in the United States to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people in these communities.
Today the United States Mission Collection for Black and Native Americans supports programs throughout the whole country, including a grant to our own Archdiocese.
The 1998 Collection for Black and Native Americans will be taken up next weekend. I ask for your generosity and thank you for your support. Together we can all be missionaries in our United States.

Justin Rigali
Archbishop of St. Louis

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult.................$7,935.06
Youth............. 24.21
Misc. (Loose $)............. 502.18
TOTAL.............. $8,461.45
(Envelopes: 349 adult, 38 youth)

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow ............. $ 6,507.50
St. Louis Review........... 165.00

STEWARDSHIP "Whom shall I send?" (Is 6:8) God is calling us to stewardship of life in the use of our time, talent and treasure.

Bulletin Board

Sun. Feb. 8
Baseball/Softball sign-ups, 9am - 1 pm, PCup
Mon. Feb. 9
Finance Meeting, 7:30 pm Friary
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Feb. 10
Baptism Class, 7:30-9 pm, PC up
Parish Center Committee, 7:30 pm, Friary basement
Wed. Feb.11
Parish Council, 7:00 pm, Faculty Room
Boy Scout Troop 419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
Girl Scout Troop #2033, 3-5pm, PC dn
Choir Practice, 7:30 pm, In Church
Quilting 9 am, Convent basement
Thr. Feb. 12
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #274, 3-4:30 pm, PC up
Athletic Assn., Basketball pictures, 6-10pm, PC dn

Mass Servers

Week of Feb 9 - Feb. 15
8:00 AM TUES & THURS - Michael Pfaender, Angela Schimmer
7:00 PM TUES
& 8:00 AM SAT - Jonathan Peterson, Sean Toebben
5:00 PM SAT - Jesse Stuart, Stacy Thome
7:00 AM SUN - Scott & Laura Ziegler
8:30 AM SUN - Lauren Eckenrod, Amanda Emnett
10:00 AM SUN - Jonathan Van Etten, Jesse Stetina
11:30 AM SUN - Carlo & Danielle Manaois

ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

Kathy Davis, President; Karen Stetina, Vice-President; Donna Sweet, Secretary and Pattie Groves, Treasurer.

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.

ELECTRICIAN NEEDED

Holy Child School needs an electrician to submit a plan for upgrading the computer system. Call 296-0055.

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.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SAUSAGE DINNER

SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST

Noon to 6 pm - Parish Center

Adults $6.50 - Children $3.50

I.C. MEN'S CLUB BARBECUE

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

ATTENTION ALL GOLFERS

The Men's Club golf tournament is May 16th.

Baptism

We wish to welcome into our Parish Family:
Katelynn Louise, dau. of M/M Jamie Joseph Portell
Megan Nicole, dau. of M/M Thomas Wm. Harvey
Aaron Douglas, dau. of M/Ml Andrew D. Hensley
Cory Dmitry, son of M/M Richard Conan Wyatt
Sam Joseph, son of M/M Richard Conan Wyatt

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, February 10th and 24th, in the Parish Center up from 7:30 - 9 pm. Two classes are required.

HELP WANTED - SPLIT SHIFT

Our I. C. Latch Key Program is looking for a part time person to supervise children. Hours are 6-7:30 am and 2:30- 6:00 pm. Call Ravina Danielievicz after 6:30 pm at 296-8623 for further details.

The second Sunday in February is World Marriage Day. You can celebrate by signing up for one of the Marriage Encounter weekends being held soon in St. Louis. Call 314/469-7317

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.

From a Christian point of view, what constitutes a good death is not the absence of pain but the presence of faith. -- Rev. Andrew Lansdown. "Euthanasia: A Dangerous Enthusiasm"

K of C CARD PARTY

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

VALENTINE'S DINNER DANCE, Sat. Feb. 14
Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, 816 Allen in Soulard
$20 per ticket, Dinner at 7pm, dancing to follow.
Call 231-9923 for reservations.

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 8, 1998