Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
March 2, 1997

FRIARS' MIND

Next Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent, is known as Laetare Sunday. "Laetare," Latin for "rejoice," is the first word of the entrance antiphon of that Mass.
This year the Archdiocese will observe Laetare Sunday as a day of pilgrimage to the church of one's baptism, in preparation for the observance of the millennium, 2000 AD.
Why a pilgrimage to the church of one's baptism this Laetare Sunday? Throughout 1997, the first year of a three-year preparation for the millennium, the church is focusing on Jesus Christ, the virtue of Faith, and the sacrament of Baptism.
All Catholics are invited to make a pilgrimage to their church of baptism next Sunday to thank God for the gift of their Catholic faith and to recommit themselves to their faith with a view to the coming millennium, 2000 AD. Those who are unable to return to their church of baptism are encouraged to make their pilgrimage to their present parish church or the Cathedral of St. Louis.
Churches throughout the archdiocese will be open from the morning Masses until 5:00 pm. The baptismal font will be on display, there will be a guest book and prayer leaflet. There are prayer leaflets available in the back of our church for you to take with you.
Our parish was founded in 1840. The early baptisms were recorded at the Cathedral. The first baptism in our register was on June 15, 1843, when Father G. P. Fischer baptized George Reinhalt Koenig, son of David Koenig and Marie Anne Ems. The Godparents were George and Anne Marie Ems. Do you know the church, date, priest and sponsors for your own baptism?

"Rejoice" in your baptism this Laetare Sunday!

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

HOLY CHILD SCHOOL REGISTRATION

KINDERGARTEN INFO. MEETING AND REGISTRATION will be held Thurs. March 6th at 7 pm in School Building. All Kindergarten students should attend this meeting. Bring Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at IC or St. David. Birth Certificate is also required. Child must be 5 years of age before August 1st.

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 at the above address. E-mail address is Icerl@JUNO.com

I. C. TOMORROW

This week we begin the second year of our three year campaign to build a new parish center. We have had a very successful first year. Remember, the first Sunday of each month is Pledge Payment Sunday. If we maintain our present pace, a new parish center could be a reality by the end of the third year!

I.C. Tomorrow

519 Pledges as of 2-24-97

Amount Pledged: $886,105.00
Amount Received: $400,843.57
A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Mon. Mar 3 - Lenten Weekday
(2 Kings 5:1-15; Lk 4:24-30)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Shirley Vogel
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Casimir Mickunas
Tue. Mar 4 - Lenten Weekday
(Dan 3:34-43; Mt 18:21-35)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Marie Sanders
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Anna Mary O'Donnell
Wed. Mar 5 - Lenten Weekday
(Deut 4:1-9; Mt 5:17-19)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Bill O'Hara, Sr.
8:00 a.m. Soul longest in Purgatory
Thr. Mar 6 - Lenten Weekday
(Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Helen Steinburk
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Betty Rice
Fri. Mar 7 - Lenten Weekday
(Hosea 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Milton H. Boehner
7:00 p.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Mar 8 - Lenten Weekday
(Hosea 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14)
8:00 a.m. Little & Furrer Families
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Joseph Telgmann
Sun. Mar 9 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
(2 Chron 36:14-23; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Cornelia Mraz
8:30 a.m. Priest's Intention
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Ed Timmerman, Sr., & Jr.
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

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Mar. 8
5:00 p.m. Charles Meyer, Charles Carnago, Joe & Betty Nahlik
Sun. Mar. 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. Mar. 8
5:00 p.m. Evelyn Timmerman & Sue Steidle
Sun. Mar. 9
7:00 a.m. Don Betz & Ron Betz
8:30 a.m. Girl Scout Sunday Lectors
10:00 a.m. Tonya Lee & Rich Layton
11:30 a.m. Mary Kampschroeder & Bob Venker

CHURCH CLEANERS - Tues. Mar. 4 - Gloria Prindiville, Rita O'Donnell, Linda Powers, Debbie Beck, Marlis Thum

Eucharist: "A Taste of God"

A Lenten video & discussion program by Fr. Joe Kempf which shows how God uses the Eucharist to keep in close communion with Him and the community of the Church. Sessions are on Mondays of Lent at 7 pm. Contact Jackie Redd 296-0148.

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.....$6,111.92
Youth.....22.60
Miscellaneous (Loose $).....551.30
TOTAL.....$6,685.82
(Envelopes: 359 adult, 35 youth)
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow.....1,892.00
Review.....16.00
Church in E. Europe.....476.00
Black & Indian Missions.....53.00
Miscellaneous.....20.00

STEWARDSHIP Blessed is the one who believes in God without putting Him to the test. A good steward gives of the first fruits out of a secure faith.

Bulletin Board

Sun. Mar. 2
Eagle Court of Honor for Mike Hermann, PC dn, 5pm
Mon. Mar 3
AA Mtg, 7:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #2033, 3-5pm, PC dn
Webelos Pack #419, 6-8pm, PC dn
Tue. Mar. 4
LADIES SODALITY MTG.7:30 pm, PC dn
Wolf Den Mtg., 7 pm, PC up
True Life Group, 6:30 - 8pm, Friary Basement
For info, call Dan or Dale 282-3111
Wed. Mar. 5
Boy Scout Troop #419, 7-9pm, PC up
Brownie Scouts 1st Grade, 3-4:30 pm, PC dn
Brownie Troop #1982, 9am - 6pm, PC up
Choir Practice, 7:30 pm, Choir Loft
MEN'S CLUB, 8pm, PC dn
Quilting, 9am - 3 pm, Convent Basement
Thr. Mar. 6
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Bear Cub Scout Troop #419, 3-5pm, PC dn
Jr. Girl Scout Troop #116, 3-5pm, PC up
Fri. Mar. 7

ALL DAY ADORATION

In Church
Wolf Den Mtg. 7pm, PC up

Mass Servers

WEEK OF Mar. 3 - Mar. 9
8:00 AM Tues & Thur - Joey Burkard, Breanna Cashel
7:00 PM Tues & 8:00 AM Sat
- Lisa Corsale, Stephanie Toebben
5:00 PM SAT - Jeff Astroth, Aaron Owens
7:00 AM SUN - Julie & Thomas Jansen
8:30 AM SUN - Emilia Buchek, Julie Finazzo
10:00 AM SUN - Dan & Crystal Pierce
11:30 AM SUN - Mauro & Emilia Buchek

LENTEN PILGRIMAGE SUNDAY

In preparation for the Millennium, 2000 AD, churches of the diocese will welcome pilgrims to their baptismal font next Sunday, March 9, from morning Mass to 5:00 pm. A prayer leaflet is available at your own parish church.

EASTER EGG HUNT

- Sat. Mar 22nd 1pm
Sunday School Program will sponsor Hunt on Parish Grounds. Candy donations to help fill 2200 eggs are still needed- drop them off at the rectory or call Mary Peterson 296-0146

Pastor needs volunteers for Archdiocesan Campaign.
Call Father Earl at 296-5289.

CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER

SUNDAY, March 16, 1997

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

Craft Booth available

LADIES SODALITY MEETING

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

Recent Baptisms

We wish to welcome into our Parish Family:

Houston Joseph, Son of M/M James Gregory Brown
Joshua Thomas, son of M/M James Gregory Brown
Stephanie Rose, dau. of M/M Vincent Eric Gottschlich
Natalie Johanna, dau. of M/M Robert William Butler
Jonathan Edward, son of M/M Edward Gerald Alvey
Erika Kathryn, dau. of James Francis Hanneke
Dylan John, son of M/M Thomas Allen Helbrueck
Conner Michael, son of M/M Joseph P. McEnaney
Alyssa Brooke, dau. of M/M Mark William Petot
Madelin Nichole, dau of M/M Mark William Petot

Deaths in Parish

Please remember them in your prayers.

John W. Taylor, February 2, 1997
Brian Kraemer, February 13, 1997

ST. VINCENT de PAUL

Fr. Earl and the Finance Committee have granted us the loose collections for the 5th Sundays of the month when they occur. In 1997, those months will be March, June, August and November. We ask that you help us through these collections. Individual contributions may still be made through the envelopes provided and we will give receipts for taxes when requested. We hope this will provide a substantial revenue base for our work in helping the needy in our area with rent, utility bills, pharmacy, food, gasoline and any other needs they may have.

JEFFERSON COUNTY CATHOLIC CREDIT UNION

Invites all members to the 41st Annual Membership Meeting, Sun. Mar. 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Center. New Members are welcome. Coffee and donuts will be served.

GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY

, Mar. 9th 8:30 am Mass - All Girl Scouts invited. Assemble in PC dn by 8:15am. Will have a reception in the PC following Mass.

** TRIVIA NIGHT Sat. Mar. 8, 7:30 pm - St. John's Church, Imperial 296-0272 - $10 per person, maximum 6 per table.
** FRIDAY FISH FRYS - Mar. 7 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.
** ST. JOHN'S PARISH, Hwy 21, Imperial- 4-7pm

CHICKEN DINNER - ALL YOU CAN EAT

- St. John's -
Gildehaus, Villa Ridge, MO Hwy V between Union Mo & Hwy 100

CHILD CARE

CALL: Sue, 296-2420 or Dale 282-3111

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN March 2, 1997