IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
June 29, 1997
FRIARS' MIND
The sentence of death for Timothy McVeigh has prompted many
to ask what the Catholic church teaches regarding capital
punishment.
Capital punishment is a life issue, but one must
distinguish this from the morality of other life issues such
as abortion. Abortion, the direct taking of an innocent,
defenseless human life is intrinsically evil. No one has
the right to perform an abortion. The state does have the
right to employ capital punishment to defend the good of
society. But this is not an unqualified right.
The Catechism of the Catholic church states that
"legitimate public authority has the right to punish
malefactors with penalties commensurate with the gravity of
the crime, not excluding, in cases of extreme gravity, the
death penalty. If bloodless means are sufficient, public
authority should limit itself to such means because they are
more in conformity with the dignity of the human person."
In his 1995 encyclical "Evangelium Vitae" (The Gospel of
Life) Pope John Paul II wrote: "The nature an extent of the
punishment must be carefully evaluated and decided upon, and
ought not go to the extreme of executing the offender except
in cases of absolute necessity. In other words, when it
would not be possible otherwise to defend society. Today,
however, with the organization of the modern penal system,
such cases are very rare if not practically nonexistent."
(No. 56)
What are the rare cases that the encyclical has in mind?
Catholic moralist would suggest the anarchy in some third
world countries resulting, for example, in the horrors of
the tribal attacks in Rwanda.
Some have asked, "If the terrible crime of McVeigh is not
justification for the death penalty, then what is?" That is
not the precise question. The issue is not simply the
gravity of the crime, deterrence, "justice" and certainly
not revenge. The question is, "Can society be adequately
protected by imprisoning McVeigh for life rather than by
executing him?"
Finally our Catholic Bishops have asked us to consider
what capital punishment does to us as a society not simply
what it does to the criminal. Does killing the person who
killed, teach society that killing is wrong, or does it only
perpetuate a terrible cycle of violence and further diminish
respect for human life?
Frs. Earl & Gilmary
NEW PARISH CENTER COMMITTEE
The committee for the New Parish Center will meet again with
the architects on July 8. Any suggestions or concerns you
have about the new building are welcome.
I.C. Tomorrow
520 Pledges as of 6-16-97
Amount Pledged: $885,185.00
Amount Received: $491,425.88
A New Parish Center is Coming
Mass Intentions
Mon. June 30 - Weekday
(Gen 18:16-33; Mt 8:18-22)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of William Hanson, Jr.
Tue. July 1 - Weekday
(Gen 19:15-29; Mt 8:23-27)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Eunice Hopen
7:00 p.m. OLPH Devotions - NO MASS
Wed. July 2 - Weekday
(Gen 21:8-20; Mt 8:28-34)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Emory Oross
Thr. July 3 - St. Thomas, the Apostle
(Eph 2:19-22;Jn 20;24-29)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Casimir Mickunas
Fri. July 4 - Weekday
(Gen 23:1-4; Mt 9:9-13)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Tim Mayer
Sat. July 5 - Weekday
(Gen 27:15-29; Mt 9:14-17)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Carol (Horst) Schilling
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Clara Kassebaum
Sun. July 6 - FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
(Ezk 2:2-5; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6)
7:00 a.m. Priest's Intention
8:30 a.m. In Mem. of Doris Gravagna
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Wade Ziegler
11:30 a.m. People of the Parish
No 7:00 am daily Mass this week.
Our Lady's Prayer Group, Thursdays at 7:00 pm
Eucharistic Ministers
Sat. Jul 5
5:00 p.m. Becky Fouts, Jeanette Kouba,
Libbie Brundick, Marti Rutherford
Sun. Jul 6
7:00 a.m. Joe & Sadie Wingbermuehle, Mary Baechle
8:30 a.m. Sue Steidle, Mark & Barb Weldele
10:00 a.m. Al Grossius, Bobbie Courtin, John Harper
Jackie Redd, Don Deters
11:30 a.m. Theresa Coleman, Rose & Jack Metzger,
Gerri Frenzel
Commentators Lectors
Sat. Jul 5
5:00 p.m. Mike Moore & Mary Lynn Schmidt
Sun. Jul 6
7:00 a.m. Cindy Ziegler & Ron Baechle
8:30 a.m. Sue Steidle & Bob Butler
10:00 a.m. Don Deters & Christine Lifka
11:30 a.m. Jane Williams & Rich Layton
Heavenly Dusters
Tuesday, July 1 - Marcella Ziegler, Violet Telgmann,
Kathleen Rhymer, Mary Cracchioco
Banns of Matrimony
III - Annette Ellis - Roger Beckman
II - Heather Degman & Todd Rise
II - Laura Simon & Jeff Bailey
A SUMMER SMILE
Husband: That's a good picture of you, dear.
It does you justice.
Wife: I don't want justice. I want mercy.
Offering
Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult.................$5,604.36
Youth.............. 7.80
Miscellaneous (Loose $)............. 517.43
TOTAL................ $ 6,129.59
(Envelopes: 328 adult, 17 youth)
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow .......... 5,905.00
Cardinal Glennon Hosp..........$10.00
Carmelite Missions.............128.52
Holy Father...........40.00
STEWARDSHIP The founding Apostles Peter and Paul could
say, "I have kept the faith." Stewardship of our time,
talent and treasure enables us to say the same.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION
This Sunday, June 29th is the 5th Sunday of the month and
the loose collection is for St. Vincent De Paul Society to
help the needy in our area. We appreciate anything you can
contribute in this way, or through the envelopes in the
pews. Your donations have made it possible to help with
food, medicines and utilities, and other urgent requests.
Folks who are down on their luck have all sorts of needs -
no two are alike - and we TRY to help them all. Sometimes
we cannot help, but we can pray. We ask you to pray for all
who call on us for help.
Bulletin Board
Mon. Jun 30
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Wed. Jul 2
Quilting, 9 am-3 pm, Convent Basement
MEN'S CLUB MEETING, 8 pm, PC dn
Thur. Jul 3
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Mass Servers
WEEK OF Jun 30 - Jul 6
8:00 AM Mon Thru Fri - S. Hanks & Sean Toebben
7:00 PM Tues & 8:00 AM Sat - R. Cooney & Courtney Kellogg
5:00 PM Sat - David * Theresa Duchinsky
7:00 AM Sun. - Kyle & Grant Prindiville
8:30 AM Sun. - Dan & Crystal Pierce
10:00 AM Sun. - Katie Lehmkuhle & Kevin Jones
11:30 AM Sun. - T. J. Melsheimer & S. Sweet
Knights of Columbus
Council #6018
Breakfast on June 29th
at the KC Hall
1623 Jeffco Blvd.
We Need Your Help
Bingo workers are needed for the I. C. Tomorrow BINGO to
work one Sunday evening each month or once every other
month. Contact Bob Little at 296-9191 or Evelyn Webelhuth
at 287-6210.
Annual Chicken Dinner
Sunday, July 20, 1997
Dining Hall - MIke Moore (296-9487)
Kitchen - Bill O'Hara (296-4992)
Chicken Cleaning - Don Wieland 464-2438
Dinner Carryouts - Shirley Dalton 282-6085
Picnic Set-Up - Jules Lewandowski 287-6789
Fancy Stand - Quilt Guild 296-7413
Doll Booth - Linda Blaha 296-8272
Softball Game - Dennis Bible 296-2789
Advance Ride Tickets - Sue Steidle 349-1432
KITCHEN NEEDS: Tea, coffee, sugar, sweetener, creamer,
and fresh produce or cash
contributions to help defray costs.
Take items to the Friary or call Sue at 349-1432.
The sign up sheets are in the back of church.
SIGN UP EARLY!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 7-11, 9:00 am - 12 Noon
I. C. Families are invited to Vacation Bible School at St.
David's, a program for four-year-olds through Seventh Grade
and includes crafts, recreation, songs, snacks, with Bible
Study. Register after weekend Masses: Sat 5:30 pm, Sun.
7,9, & 11 am on June 21/22 or 28/29 at St. David Church.
Fee is $6/child. Contact Cathy Whitlock at 296-2903.
LECTORS NEEDED
Have you ever thought of becoming a Lector or Eucharistic
Minister? IF YOU HAVE, LET US KNOW. There is a need
for more lectors at the 7 a.m. and ll:30 a.m. Sunday Masses.
Also Eucharistic Ministers are needed for the 11:30 a.m.
Mass. You will be trained and will probably lector only one
Sunday a month. "You have been chosen." Call Sheila White
942-3132 for further information.
LADIES SODALITY BREAKFAST
Come join us on Wednesday, July 9th. We'll attend 7 am Mass
and then go to Shoney's for the breakfast buffet. All women
of the parish are welcome. We love to see new faces!
WANTED - Part Time Organist/Pianist
St. David Catholic Church in Arnold has position available.
Contact Fr. Tom Schmidt - 296-5485.
ENDOWMENT CLUB WINNERS
Charles & Cheryl Schulze are the June Winners.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fri. July 4 - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Jeffco Blvd.
FISH FRY - 11 am - 7 pm
Sun. July 13 - ASSUMPTION CHURCH, Herculaneum, MO
Fried & Baked chicken & Roast Beef,
Adults $6.00, Children $3.00.
Sun. July 27 - OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS PARISH
Weingarten - I-55 TO Hwy 32
Right on 32 to Weingarten-
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