IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
March 1, 1998

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FRIAR'S MIND

A CHANCE TO BE HEARD

The Archdiocese is offering parishioners an opportunity to be heard on two important issues: Vocations and Catholic Schools.

NATIONAL RELIGIOUS VOCATION CONFERENCE

Two listening session will be held for parents to express their reasons for encouraging or discouraging priesthood and religious life as a vocation option for their children. These sessions will be from 7:OO- 9:00 pm on Tuesday, March 10, at All Saints Church in Saint Peters, and on Wednesday, March 11, at Visitation Academy in Town and Country. Participants should be practicing Catholics, active in their parish, who can articulate their understanding of priesthood and religious life. If you are interested, please contact Fr. John (296-9689).

NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

The heart of the Archbishops New Partnership for Schools will be a committee composed of ten Catholic elementary school teachers and ten other representatives, including parents, parishioners and pastors. The teachers will be elected by their peers; the other ten will be selected from nominations. You may nominate yourself or any other practicing Catholic who meets the following criteria: committed to Catholic education; some knowledge of parish finances; experience in parish or school committees; and willing to devote the necessary time and energy. If you are interested in serving on this committee or would like to nominate some other parishioner, please contact Fr. Earl, Fr. Gilmary, or any member of the parish council.

Our parish should be heard on these issues. We surely have parishioners who can make a contribution to these discussions. Immaculate Conception is one of the oldest parishes and possibly the oldest Catholic school. of the archdiocese. It would be a shame if we were not heard from.

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be given on Sunday, March 15, at the 11:30 am Mass. Those who are seriously or chronically ill, as well as anyone who feels grave weakness of advanced age, are invited to receive this Sacrament. We will need volunteers to help with those who need transportation. If you need transportation, or are willing to provide a ride for someone, please call the parish office.

LENTEN PRAYER BOOKLETS

Lenten booklets, "Praying the Promises," are available in the back of church. Lenten copies of "The Word Among Us" are also available.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Eucharistic adoration will begin after the 8:00 am Mass this Friday, March 6, until 7:00 am Saturday. You can sign up for an hour in the booklet in the back of church or call T. Heisserer at 464-5794.

NEW PARISH CENTER COMMITTEE

The committee for the new parish center met this past Tuesday with the architects to further refine the plans. We are getting down to the details of the building and its furnishings. Your suggestions and concerns are always welcome.

I C Tomorrow

521 Pledges as of 2-23-98

Amount Pledged: $888,185.00

Amount Received: $639,537.94

A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Mon. March 2 - Lenten Weekday
(Lev 19:11-18; Mt 25:31-46)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of William Hanson
Tue. March 3 - Lenten Weekday
(Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Joseph Telgmann
7:00 p.m. OLPH Devotions - NO MASS
Wed. March 4 - Lenten Weekday
(Jonah 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Nellie Keitel
Thr. March 5 - Lenten Weekday
(Esther 12:14-25; Mt 7:7-12)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Clem Vogelgesang
Fri. March 6 - Lenten Weekday
(Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Thomas & Anna Scherrer
7:00 p.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. March 7 - Lenten Weekday
(Deut 26:16-19; Mt 5:43-48)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Elizabeth M. Stempfle
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Jeannette B. Russell
Sun. March 8 - SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
(Gen 15:5-18; Phil 3:17-4:1; Lk 9:28-36)
7:00 a.m. The Furrer Family
8:30 a.m. People of the Parish
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Jack Zebas
11:30 a.m. Priest's Intention
No 7:00 am Mass This Week

- Border #B21 FRIDAY LENTEN DEVOTIONS

7:00 pm Stations of the Cross & Mass

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Mar. 7
5:00 p.m. Charles Meyer, Charles Carnago, Joe & Betty Nahlik
Sun. Mar. 8
7:00 a.m. Carole Betz, Joyce Ott, Max Peterson
8:30 a.m. J. Blume, A. Unterreiner, J. Kargus, C. 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. Mar. 7
5:00 p.m. Evelyn Timmerman & Sue Steidle
Sun. Mar. 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. Mar 3 - Gloria Prindiville, Jan Gangloff, Linda Powers, Stella Kilper, Rita O'Donnell, Marlis Thum

AVON CALLING

AVON FUND RAISER for our new Parish Center on Feb. 28th/Mar. 1 and March 7/8. Booklets available after Masses and orders will be taken on these dates. Phone orders through Mar 14. Call Dora Backer - 296-0907

Ladies Sodality

Ladies meeting this Tuesday at 7:30 pm. Will have guest speaker representing our Catholic Cemeteries. Everyone is welcome. ON THE SECOND SUNDAY of each month the ladies will attend the 8:30 am Mass and will assemble in the right front pews, wearing their medals.

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult...............$6,162.00
Youth.........32.82
Misc. (Loose $).........701.48
TOTAL. ........... $6,896.30
(Envelopes: 361 adult, 32 youth)

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow ..........$ 2,063.00
St. Louis Review............16.00
Black & Indian Missions....... 80.00
Church in Eastern Europe ....... 490.00

STEWARDSHIP The temptations of Christ are our temptations to sensuality, power and pride. The antidote is stewardship of time, talent and treasure.

Bulletin Board

Sun. Mar. 1
Men's Club Sausage Dinner, Noon to 6 pm, PC dn
Mon. Mar. 2
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Mar. 3
Brownie Troop #3721, 6:30 -8 pm, PC up
SODALITY MEETING, 7:30 pm, PC dn
Wolf Cub Pack #419, 3 pm - PC up
Wed. Mar. 4
Boy Scout Troop 419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #1982, 3-4:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #1982, (Cookies), 9am - 3 pm
Choir Practice, 7:30 pm, In Church
Quilting 9 am, Convent basement
MENS CLUB 8:00 pm, PC down
Thr. Mar. 5
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Cub Scouts, 3-5pm, PC dn
Junior Troop #116, 3-5pm, PC up
Fri. Mar. 6
ALL DAY ADORATION in Church
Sat. Mar. 7
Scout Overnight Sleepover, All day, PC dn

Mass Servers

Week of Mar 2 - Mar. 8
8:00 AM TUES & THURS - Breanna Cashel & Lisa Corsale
7:00 PM TUES & FRI (during Lent only)

- Azucena Patterson, Michael Throm
5:00 PM SAT (2/28) - Jesse & Elizabeth Stetina
7:00 AM SUN - Ban & Andy Mayer
8:30 AM SUN - Kyle & Grant Prindiville
10:00 AM SUN - Jennifer Specker & Steve Sweet
11:30 AM SUN - Lindsay Sanders & Ryan Cooney

Married Couples Retreat

A retreat for married couples, a unique opportunity to grow in your love for God and each other, will be held March 6-8 at Kenrick Pastoral Center. Call Joan Deisner 961-4320.

SODALITY CORN BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

HAND-MADE CRAFTS NEEDED- Please consider donating hand-made crafts for the Craft Booth at the Ladies Sodality St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner. For information call Donna, 282-9047, or Lorine, 287-6789. Benefit the new Parish Center.

I C MENS CLUB

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SAUSAGE DINNER

THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 1

Noon to 6 pm - Parish Center

Adults $6.50 - Children $3.50

I. C. MEN'S CLUB BARBECUE TO-GO

Sunday, March 22 - Noon to 5:00 pm

Chicken & Pork Steak plates $6.00 Carry-Outs only

Mens Club Meeting this Wednesday, March 3, 8 pm

BINGO NEWS!

Progressive Cover-All Sunday at the Bandwagon Bingo Hall will be $3,000 if won in 52 numbers or less. Try your luck? Bingo starts at 5:30pm.

EASTER EGG HUNT

The Sunday School Program will hold their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th at 1pm. Further information will be forthcoming.

BIRTHRIGHT

Would you like to know more about BIRTHRIGHT? The quarterly board meeting will be on Saturday, March 7th at 10. We need and appreciate your ideas and input. Contact Betty Ziegler for info. - 296-7811.

Baptism

We wish to welcome into our Parish Family:
Adam Matthew, son of M/M Matthew G. Ferguson
Sarah Colleen, dau. of M/M Matthew G. Ferguson
Ashley Michelle, dau. of M/M David G. Michalek
Claire Kathleen, dau. of M/M Matthew M. Mullen
Alexis Frances, dau. of M/M Michael G. Wobbe
Eric Joseph, son of M/M Daniel Brian Eggers
Logan Thomas, son of Holly Marie Kelley
William Thomas Jacob, son of M/M William G. Cleary
Julie Dee, dau. of M/M Jon Duke Smithson
Samantha Nicole, dau. of M/M Jeffrey Nicholas Vitale
Sasha Dawn, dau. of M/M Jeffrey Nicholas Vitale
Stephen Thaddeus, son of M/M Gary Lee Wolk
Aleksander Richard, son of M/M Richard Stanley Zajchowski

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES are on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, March 10 and March 24, in the Parish Center, 7:30-9pm. Two classes are required.

Deaths In Parish

Please remember them in your prayers.
Henry J. Rothermich, January 31, 1998
Leonard A. Dublo, February 5, 1998
Jerome M. Milligan, February 8, 1998
Dorothy Gertrude Mers, February 11, 1998
Helen Becker, February 18, 1998

HOLY CHILD ENDOWMENT CLUB

CONGRATULATIONS to Ken & Joyce Ott, the winners of the monthly drawing for $100. Send in your donation to be eligible next month.

RIDE NEEDED to church for weekend Mass from 5040 Galina, Imperial Please call Agatha Giese 282-0223.
FISH FRY - ARNOLD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 623 Jeffco Blvd, Every Friday during Lent - 11am-7pm
CHICKEN DINNER - ST. JOHN'S GILDEHAUS, Villa Ridge, MO SUNDAY, March 8, 10:30 am - 6 pm. Located on Hwy V, between Union Mo and Hwy 100 - Adults $7.00, Children $3.00
CORN BEEF/HAM DINNERS - ST. STEPHEN, Richwoods, MO. Also a Shooting Match, Sunday, March 8th - 11am - 5 pm.

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