Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
February 23, 1997

FRIARS' MIND

In last Wednesday's Post Dispatch Bill McClellan told of an experience he had last summer that merits retelling. He and a friend were on a boating trip. They were on the Illinois River heading north to Lake Michigan.

At one point they realized they were running low on gas. At the town of Havana they brought their boat to shore and got out, intending to walk--they didn't know how far--to the nearest service station. It turned out to be more than a mile away. Soon they came upon a construction site, where the workers were taking their lunch break. They visited a while, and one of the workers said, "take my car. It will be a long walk back with those gas tanks full." And he handed them his keys.

Bill said, "You don't even know us! You're giving us your car keys?"

"Why not?" the worker answered. Bill McClellan and his friend drove to the nearest service station, filled their tanks, and returned to the construction site. No one was surprised.

McClellan wrote that this incident was the best memory he had of the entire trip. He wrote: "Take my truck....It represents the world as it should be."

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

LENTEN PILGRIMAGE SUNDAY

In preparation for the Millennium, 2000 AD, churches of the diocese will welcome pilgrims to their baptismal font on the Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 9, from morning Mass to 5:00 pm. A prayer leaflet and certificate is available at your own parish church. Visit the place of your baptism and thank God for the gift of your Catholic faith.

Eucharist: A Taste of God"

A Lenten video & discussion program by Fr. Joe Kempf and it shows how God uses the Eucharist to keep in close communion with Him and the community of the Church. Session I begins Monday, Feb. 24 at 7 pm. Contact Jackie & Due Redd 296-0148.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WEB SITE

http://www.liturgical.com/churches/048ic/ic_home.htmll Our parish history, schedule of services, parish organizations, Sunday bulletin and much more is available at the above address. E-mail address is Icerl@JUNO.com

I. C. TOMORROW

This weekend, February 22-23, is the first anniversary of I.C. Tomorrow our three year campaign to build a new parish center. Ralph Sippel, chairman of the campaign, will speak at each of the Masses to report on the first year and our hope for the years to come. As the weekly reports in the bulletin have indicated, we have had a very successful first year of our campaign. A new parish center is one year closer!

I.C. Tomorrow

519 Pledges as of 2-17-97

Amount Pledged: $886,105.00

Amount Received: $393,715.23

A New Parish Center is Coming

MASS INTENTIONS

Mon. Feb 24 - Lenten Weekday
(Dan 9:4-10; Lk 6:36-38)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Joseph & Rose Gangloff
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Art Trost
Tue. Feb 25 - Lenten Weekday
(Is 1:16-20; Mt 23:1-12)
8:00 a.m. Dec. Mem. of Emil Ziegler Family
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Joan Becker
Wed. Feb 26 - Lenten Weekday
(Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Rose Dierzbick
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Charles Ivanesky
Thr. Feb 27 - Lenten Weekday
(Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Robert & Rose Browning
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Bernard Lang
Fri. Feb 28 - Lenten Weekday
(Gen 37:17-28; Mt 21:33-46)
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
7:00 p.m. Dec. Mem. of Ollie Novak Family
Sat. Mar 1 - Lenten Weekday
(Micah 7:14-20; Lk 15:11-32)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of George Mueller
5:00 p.m. Liv. & Dec. Mem. of Clifford Curtin Family
Sun. Mar 2 - THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
(Ex 20:1-17; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of William Hanson
8:30 a.m. Priest's Intention
10:00 a.m. Liv. & Dec. Mem. of Joseph & Theresa Ziegler Family
11:30 a.m. People of the Parish

FRIDAY LENTEN DEVOTIONS

7:00 pm Stations of the Cross & Mass

Our Lady's Prayer Group, Thursday, 7:00 pm
1ST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS, Mar. 1, 8:30 am,
Queen of All Saints, Christopher Dr., Oakville

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Mar. 1
5:00 p.m. Becky Fouts, Jeanette Kouba, Libbie Brundick
Marti Rutherford
Sun. Mar. 2
7:00 a.m. Joe & Sadie Wingbermuehle, Mary Baechle
8:30 a.m. Sue Steidle, Mark & Barb Weldele, Jo Ann Marty
10:00 a.m. Al Grossius, Bobbie Courtin, John Harper, Jackie Redd, Don Deters
11:30 a.m. Theresa Coleman, Rose & Jack Metzger, Gerri Frenzel, Brian Coleman

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Mar. 1
5:00 p.m. Mike Moore & Mary Lynn Schmidt
Sun. Mar. 2
7:00 a.m. Cindy Ziegler & Ron Baechle
8:30 a.m. Sue Steidle & Bob Butler
10:00 a.m. Don Deters & Christine Lifka
11:30 a.m. Jane Williams & Rich Layton

CHURCH CLEANERS - Fri. Feb. 28 - Lorine Lewandowski, Gail Gross, Jo Ann Vergin, Rosemary Poposky

PARISH PICNIC MEETING - MARCH 11

We only have two meetings before the Big Day, so plan to attend, Tuesday, March 11 at 7pm, PC dn.

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult.....$6,097.40
Youth.....15.55
Miscellaneous (Loose $).....805.49
TOTAL.....$6,918.44
(Envelopes: 366 adult, 29 youth)
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow.....3,583.38
Review.....60.00
Church in E. Europe.....5.00
Black & Indian Missions.....581.00
Miscellaneous.....15.00

STEWARDSHIP The grace of the Transfiguration can transform our natural gifts of time, talent and treasure into eternal glory by faithful stewardship.

Bulletin Board

Sun. Feb. 23
SAUSAGE DINNER, 12:30 pm to 6 pm, PC dn
Mon. Feb 24
AA Mtg, 7:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #2033, 3-5pm, PC dn
Girl Scout Jr. Troop #4021, 3-5pm, PC up
Tue. Feb 25
BAPTISM CLASS, 7:30 - 9 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #1982, 3-4:30 pm, PC dn
True Life Group, 6:30 - 8pm, Friary Basement
For info, call Dan or Dale 282-3111
Wed. Feb 26
Boy Scout Troop #419, 7-9pm, PC up
Choir Practice, 7:30 pm, Choir Loft
Quilting, 9am - 3 pm, Convent Basement
Thr. Feb. 27
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Daisy Scout Mtg., 3-4pm, PC up
Fri. Feb. 28
Cub Scout Pack Mtg., 6:30 pm, PC dn
Sat. Mar. 1
Pro Life Mtg., 11 a.m., PC up

MASS SERVERS

WEEK OF Feb. 23 - Mar. 2
8:00 AM Tues & Thur - Shaun Cape, Jackie Shaw
7:00 PM Tues & 8:00 AM Sat
- Lauren Echenrod, Curtis Chaplin
5:00 PM SAT - Dan Daegling, Matt Klingler
7:00 AM SUN - Steve Wichmer, Jason Weldele
8:30 AM SUN - Eric Seed, Dan Peterson
10:00 AM SUN - Katie Lehmkuhl, Chris Hermann
11:30 AM SUN - Julie & Tom Janson

HAND-MADE CRAFTS NEEDED

Hand-made crafts are needed for the Craft Booth at the Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, March 16th. Call Donna 282-9047 or Lorine 287-6789.

CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER

SUNDAY, March 16, 1997

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

Craft Booth available

Pastor needs volunteers for Archdiocesan Campaign.

Call Father Earl at 296-5289.

SAUSAGE DINNER

Men's Club

THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23

12:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Adults $6.00
Children $3.00

LADIES SODALITY MEETING

Tuesday, Mar. 4th, will have a CPR DEMONSTRATION. Everyone in parish is invited to attend.

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES

Class this Tuesday, Feb. 25th in the Parish Center up from 7:30 - 9 pm. Pre-register by calling the Parish Office.

PRO LIFE - FEBRUARY MOM

"Our mom this month is pregnant and was thinking of getting an abortion. She has a two-year old boy and a difficult job. She has decided to keep her baby. She is due in August and needs our prayers to keep her strength up and not lose sight of her precious child. With no support from the baby's father it would be easy to feel along."

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY

Meeting this Wed. Feb. 26th at Jeanette Kouba's home. Anyone wishing to join, call Evelyn Timmerman 296-8160.

ATHLETIC ASSN NEW OFFICERS

We welcome our new officers elected for 1997:
Kathy Davis, President - 296-7646
Karen Stetina, Vice President - 296-7126
Dona Sweet, Secretary - 296-6928
Cristy Fels, Treasurer - 282-1875
We appreciate the leadership of our retiring President, Bernie Dyonzak and Vice President John Derleth.

TEAM BASKETBALL PHOTOS

These photos will be taken from 7 - 9 pm, Thurs. Feb. 20th in the Parish Center downstairs.

LADIES SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Teams or individuals are needed for Friday night Ladies Softball League at Immaculate Conception. League starts the end of April. Call Ken Weldele - 296-3004.

PHOENIX 2000

Is your life working for you? Tired of carrying old baggage and living in the past? Phoenix 2000 is an opportunity to experience new levels of self-confidence, vitality, and joy. Call Ron or Mary Baechle, 475-6035 or 475-6055.

CARD PARTY Sun. Feb. 23rd. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Jeffco Blvd., 1-4pm, includes lunch. CALL 296-5268 for res.

TRIVIA NIGHT - Mar. 1st at The Knights of Columbus Council#2322, Antonia - Reservations Chas. Feltmann 464-1339

FULL TIME WORK - St. Louis midtown location - must enjoy computer entry work. $7.00 per hour, plus benefits - Ask for Barb - 534-8363.

FRIDAY FISH FRYS - Feb. 14th thru March 21
** KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Jeffco Blvd. 11am - 7 pm
Dine-in or carry-outs
** ST. ROSE OF LIMA, Desota, MO 4pm - 7 pm; also Chicken Dinner on Sunday, March 2, 11 am to 3 pm.

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN February 23, 1997