Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
March 15, 1998

FRIAR'S MIND

So often surveys taken of Catholics, especially young Catholics, yield disappointing news: low church attendance, rejection of parents' religious values, secular moral standards, little knowledge of the Catholic faith.

Good news for a change. A recent survey of adult American Catholics under forty years of age shows solid basic Catholic values. These "young" Catholics (anyone under forty is young from our perspective) were asked to identify the five most important things about the Catholic faith in their lives. The most commonly cited were:

The real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Devotion to Mary, the Mother of Christ.
The celebration of the Sacraments of the Church.
Social justice and care of the poor.
The example of the Saints.

Professional theologians may quibble with this list of priorities, but all in all, on a practical level, it is a good grasp of the fundamentals of living the Catholic faith. It is very encouraging that "young" Catholics have such a grasp of the fundamental priorities of their faith. Perhaps they, like too many of us, do not live up properly to the standards of our faith, but at least they have a solid grasp of what our faith means and what it can and should do for them. Without such a fundamentally correct grasp, their is no clear goal and one can only flounder in the most important matters of life, matters of faith.

Lent is a time for all of us to re-examine our faith. It can be a fruitful exercise to answer that same question for yourself. "What are the five most important things about the Catholic faith in my life?"

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

ANOINTING OF THE SICK
THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 15

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be given this 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.

TUESDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Every Tuesday there will be Eucharistic Adoration following the evening Mass until 9:00 pm. There is no need to sign up for a specific time.

I. C. TOMORROW BINGO

Progressive Cover-All Sunday at the Bandwagon Bingo Hall will be $3,500 if won in 54 numbers or less. Try your luck? Bingo starts at 5:00 pm. The Bingo has given another $10,000.00 toward the new parish center, which brings their total to $119,000.00! New workers are always welcome. Call Bob Little at 296-9191 or Evelyn Webelhuth at 287-6210.

NEW PARISH CENTER COMMITTEE

The committee for the new parish center is meeting regularly 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 3-10-98

Amount Pledged: $888,185.00

Amount Received: $649,856.32

A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Mon. March 16 - Lenten Weekday
(2 Kings 5:1-15; Lk 4:24-30)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Clarence Ziegler
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Gladys Kochner
Tue. March 17 - St. Patrick
(Dan 3:34-43; Mt 18:21-35)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Richard Hanks
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Lorraine Frederitzi
9:00 p.m. CLOSE OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Wed. March 18 - Lenten Weekday
(Deut 4:1-9; Mt 5:17-19)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Roy Sippel
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Lloyd Weldele
Thr. March 19 - SOLEMNITY OF SAINT JOSEPH
(2 Sam 7:4-16; Rom 4:13-22;Mt 1:16-21)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Martin Ems
8:00 a.m. IN Mem. of Eva Toomey
Fri. March 20 - Lenten Weekday
(Hosea 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Wm S. (Billy) Wingbermuehle
7:00 p.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. March 21 - Lenten Weekday
(Hosea 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Viola Timmerman
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Louise Buchheit
Sun. March 22 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
(Jos 5:9-12; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:11-32)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Vic Lewandowski, Sr.
8:30 a.m. Priest's Intention
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Wade Ziegler
11:30 a.m. People of the Parish

FRIDAY LENTEN DEVOTIONS

7:00 pm Stations of the Cross & Mass

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Mar. 21
5:00 p.m. Bob Balsman, JoAnn & Cornelius Vergin, Joan Guentz
Sun. Mar. 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 Kampschroeder
11:30 a.m. Jane Williams, Stanley & Rosemarie Leach

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Mar. 21
5:00 p.m. Shirley Dalton & Kate Wichmer
Sun. Mar. 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. Mar 17 - Kathleen Rhymer, Violet Telgmann, Marcella Ziegler

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES are on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30-9:00 p.m., PC up. Next class is March 24. Two classes are required.

CHARISMATIC MASS & HEALING SERVICE

Fr. Marty Manion will celebrate a Charismatic Mass and Healing Service at St. Joseph Church, Kimmswick, on March 21 at 7:30 pm.

CHILDREN'S MASS THIS SUNDAY

The 8:30 am Mass this Sunday will be the children's Mass. The children's choir will sing, and serve as ministers for the Mass.

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult..........$7,406.40
Youth...........11.00
Misc. (Loose $).......... 643.60
TOTAL.......... $8,061.00
(Envelopes: 415 adult, 11 youth)

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow ............. $ 3,000.50
St. Louis Review............ 44.00
Black & Indian Missions........... 5.00
Church in Eastern Europe ............ 27.00
American Bishop's Overseas ....... 395.00

STEWARDSHIP True peace comes from letting God love us in His way. Learning to surrender our will and to "let go" is expressed through our Lenten practices of fasting, prayer and charity.

FIFTH SUNDAY IS ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SUNDAY

The loose collection on the FIFTH Sunday of a month is given to our St. Vincent De Paul Society to help the poor and needy in our area. If you prefer, the envelopes are in the pews. For further information, you may call Evelyn at 296-8160.

Bulletin Board

Sun. Mar. 15
CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER, 12 NOON - 6 PM, PC dn
Mon. Mar. 16
FINANCE MEETING - 7:30 pm, Friary
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Mar. 17
Brownie Troop #3721, 6:30 - 8 pm, PC up
LITURGY MEETING, 7:30 pm, Friary basement
Wed. Mar. 18
Boy Scout Troop 419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #1982, 3-4:30 pm, PC up
Choir Practice, 7:30 pm, In Church
Quilting 9 am, Convent basement
Thr. Mar. 19
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Junior Troop #116, 3-5pm, PC up
Sat. Mar. 21
Soccer Party, 7-10 pm, PC dn

Mass Servers

Week of Mar 16 - Mar. 22
8:00 AM TUES & THURS - Jessica Pifer, David Henrion
7:00 PM TUES & FRI (during Lent only)

- Megan Riggs, Angela Schimmer
5:00 PM SAT - Stacy Throm, Lauren Eckenrod
7:00 AM SUN - Amanda Emnett, Kyle Robinson
8:30 AM SUN - Eric & Sean Seed
10:00 AM SUN - Arielle Keener, Jackie Shaw
11:30 AM SUN - Stephanie Toebben, Kelly Strecker

EASTER FLOWERS To help with flowers for Easter in memory of your beloved departed, please complete the following and return to the Parish Office with your donation. Plants are $7.00 and $10.00 each. Name of person(s) to be remembered:

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CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER
THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 15

12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM

Adults $6.00, Children $3.50

Dinner includes coffee, tea or Kool Aid & dessert.

Roast beef and hot dogs available.

Come early and enjoy browsing our craft booth.

Ladies, remember to bring your pies and cakes.

Crafts still needed: call Donna, 282-9047.

EASTER EGG HUNT

The Sunday School Program will hold their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th at 1:00 pm. If it should rain, the children will hunt eggs in the Parish Center. Further information will be forthcoming.

HOLY CHILD SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Holy Child School parents received their 1998-99 registration packet this past week. These should be returned to the school office by Monday, March 30. There will be a $10 charge per child after this date.

NEW STUDENTS in grades 1-8 may register in school office from 7:30 am until 2:00 pm on any school day.

REGISTRATION FEE is $30 for one child, $45 for two and $60 for three or more. Materials Fee is $100 per child, due by May 1st.

KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION MEETING AND REGISTRATION will be held on Monday, March 23 at 7:00 pm in the Elementary Building on the I.C. campus, 2316 Church Road. Parents of all Kindergarten students should attend this meeting. Please bring Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at I.C. or St. David parishes. Birth Certificate is also required. Child must be 5 years of age before August 1st.

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

Next Sunday, March 22 - Noon to 5:00 pm

Chicken & Pork Steak plates $6.00 Carry-Outs only

FISH FRY - ARNOLD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 623 Jeffco Blvd, Every Friday during Lent - 11am-7pm

TRIVIA NIGHT - ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, Old Hwy 21, Sat. Mar. 21 at 7pm. for reservations, call 296-0272.

PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST Sunday, Mar. 22 - ST. PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL, 8 - 11 am. $4.00 Adults, $3.00 child, $12 Family.

BREAKFAST WITH EASTER BUNNY, Sat., April 4 - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 1623 Jeffco, $2.00 child, $3.00 adults. Reservations 296-5268.

QUILT SOCIAL, Sun. Mar. 22, 1pm, K OF C HALL, Hillsboro, Rt. 21.

QUILT SOCIAL - ST. AGATHA'S LADIES SODALITY, Sun. Apr. 5th, 1pm in the school hall located at 9th & Utah.

HELP WANTED Adult, 55 or over, for light clerical work, 20-25 hours a week at Seckman High School. Call Debbie Wagner at 282-1485.

RIDE NEEDED to church for weekend Mass from 5040 Galina, Imperial Please call Agatha Giese 282-0223.

HOUSE CLEANING - Reasonable rates. Call Colleen 282-3598.

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN March 15, 1998