IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
April 6, 1997
FRIARS' MIND
This Sunday afternoon at a 2:00 pm Mass seventy-two of our
young chiLdren from the Parish School of RelIgion will
receive their First Holy Communion.
We offer our congratulations to them and to their families
who brought them to this milestone of faith; and our
gratitude to their dedicated teachers: Joyce Ott, Sue
Barbagallo and Theresa Ott. May God reward your goodness.
Frs. Earl & Gilmary
P S R FIRST COMMUNICANTS
Nicholas Baer
Samantha Haar
Joshua Morris
Joshua Barbagallo
Jordan Haegele
Justin Mueller
Amanda Beyer
Nicholas Hobbs
Monique Naes
Amber Brewer
Ryan Holborow
Brian Parrott
Andrew Broderick
James Hutsler
Anna Pelizzaro
Samantha Bruemmer
Christopher Jost
Christopher Penberthy
Benjamin Cardwell
Jamie Kelch
Hillary Piechoinski
Elizabeth Cella
Justin Kenney
Michael Plumb
Angela Cope
Megan Kintz
Jenna Portillo
Jonathan Cripe
Lauren Klepac
Benedict Rawie
Esteban del Valle
Joshua Kratz
Eric Renna
Mark Dunsford
Bryan Lada
Nicolas Silva
Jessica Eggler
Megan Lee
Andrew Skelton
Andrew Eichholz
M Caitlin Leonard
Melissa Stuckenbroeker
Chelsi Fedke
Keith Lutker
Allison Suter
Antonia Ferguson
Joseph Maddock
Lindsay Taylor
Alex Foerst
Katie Manaois
Megan Walsh
Kelly Fox
Benjamin McKinley
Nicole Walter
Bethany Frank
Kelley McNabb
Farris Ward
Joshua Frank
Shelley Meyer
Kyle Welge
Natalie Frank
Zachary Meyer
Douglass Werle
Cindy Franz
Megan Meyer
Nathan Wolk
Casey Goedde
Courtney Moeller
Courtney Womack
CONFIRMATION
Saturday, April 19, 2:00 pm at the Cathedral
I.C. Tomorrow
519 Pledges as of 3-24-97
Amount Pledged: $886,105.00
Amount Received: $430,234.51
A New Parish Center is Coming
ST. VINCENT de PAUL
Thanks to all who contributed to the "loose change"
collection last Sunday for St. Vincent de Paul. You may be
sure every penny will be used wisely to help our neighbors
who are down on their luck.
PROJECT YOUTH '97
Are you looking for something to do this summer? Would you
like to live and work with other teens? Join Project Youth
'97 from June 8-14 or July 6-12, 1997; live and work with
other teens. For info, call Sr. Jeanette Hemmer at 314/647-5270.
FIRST ANNUAL CATHOLIC SINGLES FAIR
Sunday, April 13, 1997, 6:30 pm at the Cathedral of St.
Louis. Event begins with celebration of the Mass followed
by an opportunity to obtain info from various singles
organization at their booths and exhibits displayed in the
Cathedral gym and cafeteria.
Mass Intentions
Mon. April 7 - The Annunciation of the Lord
(Is 7:10-14; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:25-38)
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Delphia Santoyo
Tue. April 8 - Easter Weekday
(Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18)
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Claude Gamache
7:00 p.m. OLPH Devotions - No Mass
Wed. April 9 - Easter Weekday
(Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21)
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Lucille Henke
Thr. April 10 - Easter Weekday
(Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36)
7:00 a.m. In mem. of Andrew Ritter, Sr.
8:00 a.m. Liv.& dec. members of
Joseph & Theresa Ziegler family
Fri. April 11 - St. Stanislaus
(Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15)
7:00 a.m. In mem. of Joan Becker
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. April 12 - Easter Weekday
(Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21)
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Charles Ivanesky
5:00 p.m. In mem. of Hazel C. Otto
Sun. April 13 - THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
(Acts 3:13-19; 1 Jn 2:1-5; Lk 24:35-48)
7:00 a.m. In mem. of Marie Schwartz
8:30 a.m. People of the Parish
10:00 a.m. In mem. of Gladys (Mickey) Hopkins
11:30 a.m. Priest's Intention
NOTE MASS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK.
Eucharistic Ministers
Sat. Apr. 12
5:00 p.m. Charlie Meyer, Charles Carnago,
Joe & Betty Nahlik
Sun. Apr. 13
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. Apr. 12
5:00 p.m. Evelyn Timmerman & Sue Steidle
Sun. Apr. 13
7:00 a.m. Don Betz & Ron Betz
8:30 a.m. Kathleen & Bob Connoley
10:00 a.m. Tonya Lee & Rich Layton
11:30 a.m. Mary Kampschroeder & Bob Venker
CHURCH CLEANERS - Tue. April 8 - Marcella Ziegler,
Violet Telgmann, Kathleen Rhymer, Mary Cracchioco
Wedding Banns
III - Nicole Lear & Alan McClain
THANK YOU IC TOMORROW BINGO
I C Tomorrow Bingo has now given a total of
$53,000.00 to the building fund. Thank You!
HOLY CHILD SCHOOL BOARD
NOMINATIONS are being accepted for the Holy Child School
Board. Contact Mike Moonier at 282-7116.
SAINT DAVID'S
Social Dance: Saturday April 12, 7-10 pm.
Offering
Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult.....$7,279.00
Youth.....26.91
Miscellaneous (Loose $).....1,358.20*
*For St. Vincent de Paul)
TOTAL.....$ 8,664.11
(Envelopes: 420 adult, 35 youth)
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow.....4,639.00
Holy Thursday.....93.00
Holy Land - Good Friday.....602.51
Regina Cleri.....969.00
Miscellaneous.....13.00
Rice Bowl.....391.94
STEWARDSHIP If at times we doubt, as the Apostle Thomas
did, we stewards, as Thomas, also make an enduring
commitment of time, talent and treasure to the Lord.
Bulletin Board
Sun. Apr. 6
PSR First Communion, 2 pm
Mon. Apr. 7
AA Mtg, 7:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #2033, 3-5pm, PC dn
FINANCE COMMITTEE MTG., 7:30 pm, Friary
Girl Scout Jr. Troop #4021, 3-5pm, PC up
Tue. Apr. 8
Brownie Troop #1892, 3-4:30 pm, PC dn
Wed. Apr. 9
Boy Scout Troop #419, 7-9pm, PC up
Parish Council 7:00 pm, Faculty Room
Thr. Apr.10
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Daisy Scout Mtg., 3-4pm, PC up
Mass Servers
WEEK OF Apr 7 - Apr 13
8:00 am Tues & Thur - Laura Echenrod & Joe Roth
7:00 pm Tues - Kelly Strecker, Jackie Shaw
5:00 pm Sat - Kevin Jones, Steve Wichmer
7:00 am Sun - Derek Cashel, Chris Hermann
8:30 am Sun - Andy & Matt Mayer
10:00 am Sun - Lindsay Sanders, Erin Blaha
11:30 am Sun - Jesse Stetina, Sam Rudolph
1ST COMMUNION CHOIR RECRUITMENT
Need children to sing at the I.C. First Communion Mass,
Sunday, April 13th at 2pm. Practice will be this Thurs,
April 10th 6-7:30 pm. Call Julie at 296-0055.
REGISTRATION - PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Registration will be held every Tuesday & Wednesday from
6:30 - 7:30 pm during April.
VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED
Our Food Pantry is in dire need of volunteers. If you can
spare a few hours a week, call Hank Lewellan 296-4956.
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Your gift to the Archdiocesan Development Appeal (ADA)
helps an estimated one-half million people, including over
82,000 children who receive a Catholic education and moral
training in Archdiocesan elementary and high schools.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS - Our Spring QUILT SOCIAL will be
held on Sunday, May 4, starting at 1:00 pm in our Parish
Center.
Christ is Risen, Alleluia!
BEDDING PLANT SALE
BENEFIT THE NEW PARISH CENTER
Orders collected this and next weekend
April 5/6 & 12/13.
Pick up plants Saturday April 26.
APRIL SHOWERS - PERSONAL CARE ITEM DRIVE
On April 5/6, Girl Scout Troop #116 will be collecting
personal care items for area food pantries. Please bring
items and place them in the boxes provided in church.
Baptisms
We wish to welcome into our Parish Family:
Amber Louise, dau. of M/M Thomas Eugene Baechle
Owen Edmund, Son of M/M Andrew P. Blumm
Jax Edward, Son of M/M Earl Patrick Fogle
Brittany Marie, dau. of M/M Timothy J. Pisoni
Lindsay Marie, dau. of M/M Jeffrey Allan Schroeder
Melissa Ann, dau. of M/M Jeffrey Allan Schroeder
Elizabeth Christine, dau. of M/M Blaine Lee Frink
Tristan Jacob, son of M/M Jeromy C. Fritz
Tyler Hunter, son of M/M Alan Ray Jennings
Adam Joseph, son of M/M Michael Charles Lange
Nathanial Edward Joseph, son of M/M Dennis J. Stelmach
Courtney Loretta Ann, dau. of M/M Keith Willis Womack
Deaths in Parish
Please remember them in your prayers.
Sharon S. Behring, February 24, 1997
Davis J. Sturholdt, March 6, 1997
Marian Herget, March 10, 1997
Walter S. Sweet, March 15, 1997
Emory F. Oross, March 21, 1997
Leo Bernard Werne IV, March 23, 1997
APRIL BAPTISMS
Baptisms in April will be only on the third Sunday, April
20, due to the First Communion Masses.
CHICKEN DINNER - Sunday, Apr. 6th St. Rose of Lima, DeSoto
11 am-3 pm - $6.00 adults, $3.00 Children - Carry Outs also.
BABY SITTING-Care for infant in my home-Call Judy 296-4145.
BABY SITTER WANTED - Mon - Fri, 3pm - 6 pm, for 6yr old boy.
Dutch Mill Farms Sub. Need own transportation - Call Judy
Albrecht - 296-7889 after 6pm.
CHILD CARE in my home - days - pediatric nurse for 16 years
& Mother of four. Call Dale 282-3111.
CHILD CARE OPENING. Educational lesson plans, competitive
rates. degreed. Call Chrys - 282-1153.
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