IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
February 15, 1998
FRIAR'S MIND
CATHOLIC TEACHER'S CONTROVERSY
I attended the presentation of the Archbishop's New Partnership for Catholic
Schools and then a meeting with the disgruntled teachers. I have also read the
materials published by the proposed teachers' union as well as the archdiocese
throughout this controversy.
The Archbishop's proposal has something essential to a realistic solution
which the teachers union has not yet offered: the participation of the parents
and the parishioners. The Archbishop understands what the proposed union does
not: that our Catholic elementary schools are a ministry of the parish,
not a for-profit business of the archdiocese. The parents of the students and
all parishioners must somehow be part of any discussions.
For example, the immediate hot issue is a demand for the same compensation
as the archdiocesan high school teachers. Although exact figures of how that
would translate into our elementary schools are not possible, a very
conservative estimate for our school would be a budget increase of $100,000.00.
This can be realized only by increased tuition and parish Sunday offerings. The
idea that the archdiocese, the parish, or some other organization has a fund to
supply this is a myth.
To be very specific, "Are parents of elementary students willing to pay high
school equivalent tuition (e.g. $3,000.00); and are parishioners willing to
increase their offerings by twenty percent (e.g. $25 rather than $20; $60 rather
than $50 each Sunday)?" Not some parents and parishioners, but a vast majority
of both. And not as a one time campaign, but continually each week with
increases each year. If you say that you support the proposed union, you must
answer "yes" if you are to be consistent. Parents and parishioners must have
a voice in this discussion, expressing their concerns and their limitations.
Even public education takes major increased funding to a bond issue vote. If
you have an alternate realistic solution, please let me know.
The Archbishop's proposal may need some further refinement, but it does offer
both the parents and parishioners a part in the discussion to find realistic
terms. The proposed union has only confrontational demands of labor on
management. In fact, the proposed union has aligned itself with, and is
financially sponsored by, a powerful organization which uses its political
leverage to oppose any tuition tax credit or vouchers for Catholic school
parents. Talk about shooting yourself in the foot! Can such an organization
be sincerely interested in the long term welfare of Catholic Schools? It is
possible that the teachers may win a battle here but lose the war. If parents
do not continue to maintain present enrolment levels in our schools and if the
parishioners do not offer the necessary funding, there will be no future for the
schools or the teachers. It has happened elsewhere.
Something has to be done. We did not treat the teaching nuns fairly in the
past. Many complaining now, were silent then, as they benefitted from the nun's
dedicated service. However we address this problem, the parents and the
parishioners must be full partners in the solution. The archbishop's plan
understands that.
Fr. Earl
OLD PALM
Large baskets are 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 in ten days, on Ash Wednesday, February 25.
I C Tomorrow
521 Pledges as of 2-10-98
Amount Pledged: $888,185.00
Amount Received: $635,493.94
A New Parish Center is Coming
Mass Intentions
Mon. Feb 16 - Weekday
(James 1:1-11; Mk 8:11-13)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Richard A. Bazzoni
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Catherine Reuter
Tue. Feb 17 - Seven Holy Founders
(James 1:12-18; Mk 8:14-21)
8:00 a.m. Members of Emil Meyer Family
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Helen Prindiville
Wed. Feb 18 - Weekday
(James 1:19-27; Mk 8:22-26)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of John Deschaseaux
8:00 a.m. Int. of Joe & Mary Ann Wingbermuehle
Thr. Feb 19 - Weekday
(James 2:1-9; Mk 8:27-33)
7:00 a.m. Vasco Gasporoni
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Elizabeth & Nathaniel Rice, Sr.
Fri. Feb 20 - Weekday
(James 2:14-24; Mk 8:34-9:1)
7:00 a.m. Francis Schneider Family
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Feb 21 - St. Peter Damian
(James 3:1-10; Mk 9:2-13
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of James O'Donnell
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Clara Kassebaum
Sun. Feb 22 - SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
(1 Sam 26:2-23; 1 Cor 15:45-49; Lk 6:27-38)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Henry Rothermich
8:30 a.m. People of the Parish
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Selma Becker
11:30 a.m. Priest's Intention
Eucharistic Ministers
Sat. Feb. 21
5:00 p.m. Bob Balsman, JoAnn & Cornelius Vergin,
Joan Guentz
Sun. Feb. 22
7:00 a.m. Janet Herman, Pat Knott
8:30 a.m. Sheila White, Sue Steidle, Jim Kargus,
Dorothy Cowin
10:00 a.m. Ken & Marge Atzert, Suzanne Nordstrom,
Christine Throm, Mary Kamschroeder
11:30 a.m. Jane Williams, Stanley & Rosemarie Leach
Commentators Lectors
Sat. Feb. 21
5:00 p.m. Shirley Dalton & Kate Wichmer
Sun. Feb. 22
7:00 a.m. Chris Weber & Tammy Morgan
8:30 a.m. Barb/Ken Weldele & Chris Terry
10:00 a.m. Duke Redd & Bobbie Courtin
11:30 a.m. Rose Metzger & Moreen Kellogg
Heavenly Dusters
Tue. Feb. 17 - Kathleen Rhymer, Violet Telgmann, Marcella Ziegler
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.
RETROUVAILLE
Marriage is about sunset cruises, romantic dinners, and dreams of the
future. Marriage is also about crying babies, credit card debts, and aging
parents. Is your marriage tearing you apart? "Retrouvaille" is a lifeline for
troubled marriages. Our next program begins February 20th, 21st, and 22nd. For
confidential information, call Mike Seymour at 314/389-4142 or 1-800-470-2230.
Offering
Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult...............$6,989.00
Youth................ 23.75
Misc. (Loose $)............. 679.72
TOTAL...............$7,692.47
(Envelopes: 411 adult, 23 youth)
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow............ $ 4,016.00
St. Louis Review......... 76.00
Black & Indian Missions.......... 32.00
Ch in Eastern Europe....... 25.00
STEWARDSHIP"Blessed are the poor; the reign of God is yours." There
is a poverty which enriches in sharing the gifts God has given us through
stewardship.
Bulletin Board
Sun. Feb. 15
Men's Club Barbecue, PC dn, Noon - 5 pm
Mon. Feb. 16
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Feb. 17
Brownie Troop #3721. 6:30 - 8 pm, PC up
Liturgy Mtg., 7:30 pm, Friary Basement
Wolf Cub Pack, #419, 3pm - PC up
Wed. Feb.18
Athletic Assn. Mtg., 7pm, PC dn
Boy Scout Troop 419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #1982, 3-4:30pm, PC up
Choir Practice, 7:30 pm, In Church
Quilting 9 am, Convent basement
Thr. Feb. 19
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Cub Scout, 3-5pm, PC dn
Junior Troop #116, 3-5pm, PC up
Mass Servers
Week of Feb 16 - Feb. 22
8:00 AM TUES & THURS - Michael Throm, Michael Skaggs
7:00 PM TUES
& 8:00 AM SAT - Jessica Pifer, Elizabeth Stetina
5:00 PM SAT - Kyle Robinson, Kristen Schulze
7:00 AM SUN - Courtney Kellogg,Fernando DelValle
8:30 AM SUN - Amanda Baechle, Erin Blaha
10:00 AM SUN - Matt & Julie Finazzo
11:30 AM SUN - Tim Morgan, Katie Lehmkuhl
Children MASS THIS SUNDAY
The 8:30 am Mass this Sunday will be led by the Children's Choir, lectors,
ushers, and dialogue homily.
LIVE-IN COUNSELOR NEEDED
Live-in Counselor needed for Outdoor Camping program in Hillsboro, MO, March
12th through October. CYC Camp Don Bosco, is a Catholic Camp enrolling boys
and girls, 1st through 10th graders in Summer Camping Programs. The first week
session begins June 15th; the last begins July 13th. Call Camp Don Bosco at
797-4364.
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 BARBECUE
This Sunday, February 15, noon till 5 pm.
Chicken & Pork Steak plates $6.00. Carry-Outs only.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SAUSAGE DINNER
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
Noon to 6 pm - Parish Center
Adults $6.50 - Children $3.50
ATTENTION ALL GOLFERS
The Men's Club golf tournament is May 16th.
ST. PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL AUCTION
Raffle Tickets are now on sale. Grand Prize $10,000, Second Prize $500, Third
Prize $250. Ticket Price is $100 (Only 250 tickets will be sold) Buy
individually or as a group. Contact Al Kamper 282-1350 or St. Pius X 931-7488.
Also available for $30.00 a chance - One year Tuition ($3200 value) or
$2500 in cash.
THE YOUNG CATHOLIC MUSICIANS
Auditions are now being held for vocalists and musicians, ages 10 to 18.
If you enjoy singing or play an oboe, bass clarinet, bassoon, tenor sax, French
Horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, guitar, violin, viola, cello, or drums,
call Fr. Bruce Forman 231-7464 or Mrs. Mary Smith 962-9260 to schedule an
audition. Activities include two rehearsals and performing for Mass once a
month at various churches in the Archdiocese; Christmas Concert and Winter Tour;
Spring Concert and Summer Tour (Orlando, FL).
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.
SOFTBALL SPONSOR NEEDED
Women's Softball Team is seeking a sponsor for this summer. We play at
Immaculate Conception on Friday nights. From just purchasing shirts to covering
league fee - any amount would be appreciated. - - Nancy Riggs 287-2810
SCHOOL SECRETARY NEEDED
St. Joseph Catholic School, Kimmswick is in need of a secretary during school
hours - call 464-9027.
K of C CARD PARTY
Sunday, February 22 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm. $6.00 per person.
Refreshments included. Call 296-7418
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.
CARD PARTY - Friday, March 6th, 6:30 pm - St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Ladies Guild, 4900 Ringer Road. For table Reservations - Call
892-1201 or 487-8208.
WANTED - lady to do light housekeeping and shopping.
Call 296-5647.
WANTED - to baby sit new born only. Call Judy 296-4145 BUY, SELL &
REPAIR LAWN MOWERS. Also car engine repairs. Call 296- 3222.
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