Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
March 22, 1998

FRIAR'S MIND

A priest who spent some time in Latin America said that one of the most amazing things going on in South and Central America these days is the large number of conversions to the Pentecostal and Fundamentalist churches. He believes there is one basic reason: these churches emphasize a personal relationship with Christ.

Actually that is the key to Christianity. It's at the very heart of Catholic life. Maybe we fail to get that idea across. Or maybe we fail to live it.

When we take time each day for honest-to-goodness prayer, actually speaking to God, that's personal.

When we make sure we celebrate Christ's death and resurrection, his great act of love, by attending Mass every Sunday, that's personal.

When we forgive those who don't deserve to be forgiven, because Christ asked us to, that's personal.

When we sacrifice our time and our own preferences to help others, that's personal.

When we pass up a chance to add our own bit of gossip to a conversation, that's personal.

When we willingly adore Christ in the Eucharist, that's personal.

When we believe the Bible is addressed to me, and read it that way, that's personal.

When we are convinced God has forgiven even our worst mistake and we are determined to change our lives, that's personal.

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

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.

FIFTH SUNDAY IS ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SUNDAY

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

MENS CLUB PLEDGE TO IC TOMORROW

The IC Mens Club has now given a total of $10,000.00 toward our new parish center. They are also committed to continue their efforts to make further contributions to "I.C. Tomorrow." All proceeds from the barbecue this week and the coming golf tournament in May are designated for the new parish center.

NEW PARISH CENTER COMMITTEE

The committee for the new parish center meet this past Thursday with the architects to work on the details of the building and its furnishings. Your suggestions and concerns are always welcome.

I C Tomorrow

521 Pledges as of 3-17-98

Amount Pledged: $888,185.00

Amount Received: $651,136.32

A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Mon. March 23 - Lenten Weekday
(Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Norma Hengen
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Alois & Emily Burkard
Tue. March 24 - Lenten Weekday
(Ez 47:1-12; Jn 5:1-16)
8:00 a.m. The Emil Meyer Family
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Helen Prindiville
9:00 p.m. CLOSE OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Wed. March 25 - ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
(Is 7:10-14; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38)
7:00 a.m. George Hauser
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Franziska Stempfle
Thr. March 26 - Lenten Weekday
(Ez 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Jo Ann Vaughan
8:00 a.m. Smith & Pallme Families
Fri. March 27 - Lenten Weekday
(Wis 2:12-22; Jn 7:1-2,25-30)
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Joseph & Emma Staggenborg
Sat. March 28 - Lenten Weekday
(Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Gladys (Mickey) Hopkins
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Magdalena Scheman
Sun. March 29 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
(Is 43:16-21; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Joseph F. Ziegler
8:30 a.m. People of the Parish
10:00 a.m. Charlene Rusbarsky & Family
11:30 a.m. Priest's Intention

FRIDAY LENTEN DEVOTIONS

7:00 pm Stations of the Cross & Mass

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Mar. 28
5:00 p.m. Dick & Barb Schaumburg, Florence Naes
Sun. Mar. 29
7:00 a.m. Carole Betz, Pat Knott, Joyce Ott
8:30 a.m. Ralph & Mary Ann Sipple, Sue Steidle
10:00 a.m. Greg & Pat Wise, Bobbie Courtin, Al Grossius, Jon Zimmermann
11:30 a.m. Jane Williams, Stanley & Rosemarie Leach, Marge Kenney, Mary Lacy

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Mar. 28
5:00 p.m. Mike Moore & Mary Lynn Schmidt
Sun. Mar. 29
7:00 a.m. Matt Mayer & Steve Ott
8:30 a.m. Barb & Ken Weldele
10:00 a.m. Greg Wise & Duke Redd
11:30 a.m. Rose Metzger & Bob Venker

Heavenly Dusters

Fri. Mar 27 - Lorine Lewandowski, Rosemary Poposky, JoAnn Vergin

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

GATEWAY TEC MASS AND POT LUCK

Saturday, April 18, at St. Lucy Church, 2559 Dorwood. Call 776-1915.

ICAA BASKETBALL UNIFORM RETURN

Uniforms due this Tuesday, March 24, 6:00-8:00 pm, at Uniform Room, which is located next to Immaculate Conception bus garage.

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult...................$6,676.99
Youth.............. 27.03
Misc. (Loose $)................ 702.99
TOTAL............... $7,407.01
(Envelopes: 435 adult, 38 youth)

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow............ $ 1,280.00
American Bishop's Overseas......... 101.00
Miscellaneous......... 15.00

STEWARDSHIP Our traditional Lenten practices of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving are images of the stewardship of our Time, Talent and Treasure.

Bulletin Board

Sun. Mar. 22
BARBECUE TO GO, 12 NOON - 5 PM, PC dn
Mon. Mar. 23
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Mar. 24
Baptism Class, 7:30-9 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #2128, 3-5pm, PC dn
New Parish Center Com., 7:30 pm, Friary
Wolf Cub Pack #419, 3pm, PC up
Wed. Mar. 25
Boy Scout Troop 419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
Choir Practice, 7:30 pm, In Church
Girl Scout Troop #2033, 3-5pm, PC dn
Quilting 9 am, Convent basement
Thr. Mar. 26
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #274, 3-4:30 pm, PC up
Cub Scouts, 3-5pm, PC dn
Fri. Mar. 27
Cub Scout Pack $419, 6-9pm, PC dn

Mass Servers

Week of Mar 23 - Mar. 29
8:00 AM TUES & THURS - Patrick Keevil, Joe Roth
7:00 PM TUES & FRI (during Lent only)

- Stephanie Hanks & Sean Toebben
5:00 PM SAT - Jesse Stuart, Curtis Chaplin
7:00 AM SUN - F. Del Valle III, Amanda Baechle
8:30 AM SUN - Dominic & Zach Bannister
10:00 AM SUN - Courtney Kellogg, Joe Burkard
11:30 AM SUN - Jonathan Van Etten, Julie Jansen

I. C. TOMORROW BINGO

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.

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

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

Chicken & Pork Steak plates $6.00 Carry-Outs only

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 have received their 1998-99 registration packet. 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 this 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.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Council #6018

Next Sunday, March 29, the K of C will attend the 8:30 am Mass. There will be a blessing for married couples. Breakfast will follow in the K. C. Hall. Call Mike Van de Reit 282-0451 or Jack Metzger 296-3579 for reservations. All men and their families are welcome.

CATHOLIC KNIGHTS EGG HUNT

At 1:00 pm on Palm Sunday, April 5, the Catholic Knights of America will have their annual EASTER EGG HUNT at Ferd Lang Park.

FAITHFEST '98

- For Young Adults

FaithFest '98 will be held at Shaw Park in Clayton on Saturday, April 18 with a variety of activities for Catholic adults to explore their faith. This will be a day for you to find your place in YOUR church. Two sessions of 12 workshops on a variety of issues facing young adults will be offered. Music for the day will be provided by Vargas Swing. For more information, contact Mary Weiskopf 522-0987.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Anger/Guilt/Depression support sessions 7:30 to 9:00 pm, April 14; 1:00 to 2:30 pm, April 28 at St. Anthony Medical Center. Call 525-1999.

FISH FRY - ARNOLD KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 623 Jeffco Blvd,

Every Friday during Lent - 11:00am to 7:00pm

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.
TAILGATE SALE Troop #450, Rickmann Parking Lot May 9th. Reserve space now. Call Diane Noles 296-0215.
HOUSE CLEANING - Reasonable rates. Call Colleen 282-3598.

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