IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
July 20, 1997

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FRIAR'S MIND

PICNIC SUNDAY

Today is our annual parish picnic. The parish records do not indicate precisely when the tradition of an annual picnic began, but the picnic is mentioned in the 1917 diamond jubilee booklet of the parish. So 1997 is at least the 80th picnic, in a tradition which surely goes back much further.

While we continue a rich tradition today, we are also aware that it is a living tradition which we enrich with our own efforts. Perhaps the most innovative feature of this year's picnic will be Baked Chicken along with the traditional Fried Chicken. Souvenirs made from the church's original 1895 pipe organ will be on sale; there are more carnival rides than ever and many new games have been added for children (of all ages) including miniature golf, hockey shot, and a book walk. There will be a Live Auction of a grand variety of practical items from 4-5 pm.

The Main Raffle this year is for a total of $1,000.00 with individual prizes of $600.00, $300.00 and $100.00. Tickets are still available and the prize may be less, but the odds far better than the lottery!

Workers are still needed in some areas. Check with Sue Steidel, our courageous picnic president. Come on out and be part of a grand tradition.

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

ARCHDIOCESE OF SAINT LOUIS

150th ANNIVERSARY

Today, July 20, 1997, is the 150th anniversary of the archdiocese of St. Louis. St. Louis was established as a diocese on July 18, 1826 and elevated to the status of an archdiocese on July 20, 1847. Bishop Peter Kenrick was its first archbishop.

At that time the boundaries of the archdiocese extended far beyond the state of Missouri. Some 18 new diocese and archdioceses have since been established within the original territory of the diocese of St. Louis. In 1850 the boundary of the archdiocese was reduced to the State of Missouri and in 1956 again adjusted to include the 10 counties surrounding the city of St. Louis.

At present the Archdiocese of St. Louis numbers 227 parishes and 8 missions. There are 864 priests including 383 religious (12 are Capuchins), 208 permanent deacons, 190 brothers (2 are Capuchins), 2416 sisters, 29 high schools and 155 elementary schools, all serving a Catholic population of 558,800.

Happy Sesquicentennial to our archdiocese of St. Louis!

I C Tomorrow

520 Pledges as of 7-14-97

Amount Pledged: $885,185.00

Amount Received: $505,013.26

A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Mon. July 21 - St. Lawrence of Brindisi
(Ex 14:5-18; Mt 12:38-42)
7:00 a.m. Liv.& dec. mem. of Joseph & Theresa Ziegler Fam.
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Fred Webelhuth
Tue. July 22 - Mary Magdalene
(Ex 14:21-15:1; Jn 20:11-18)
8:00 a.m. Liv.& dec.mem. of Emil Ziegler Family
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Helen Prindiville
Wed. July 23 - Weekday
(Ex 16:1-15; Mt 13:1-9)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Arlene Siebert
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Walter Pomme
Thr. July 24 - Weekday
(Ex 19:9-20; Mt 13:10-17)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Richard Stein
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Mary B. Ziegler
Fri. July 25 - St. James
(2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Joan Becker
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. July 26 - Saints Joachim & Anne
(Ex 24:2-8; Mt 13:24-30)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Betty Albritton
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Rita Schuelein
Sun. Jul 27 - 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
(2 Kings 4:42-44; Eph 4:1-6; Jn 6:1-15
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Michael Ward
8:30 a.m. Priest's Intention
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Benno & Anna Mayer Family
11:30 a.m. People of the Parish

OUR LADY'S PRAYER GROUP: 7:00 pm Thursday Evenings.

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Jul. 26
5:00 p.m. Libbie Brundick, JoAnn & Cornelius Vergin
Sun. Jul. 27
7:00 a.m. Janet Hermann, Pat Knott, Nancy Radetic
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. Stanley & Rosemarie Leach, Jane Williams

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Jul. 26
5:00 p.m. Shirley Dalton & Kate Wichmer
Sun. Jul. 27
7:00 a.m. Tammy Morgan & Chris Weber
8:30 a.m. Barb & Ken Weldele & Chris Terry
10:00 a.m. Duke Redd & Bobbie Courtin
11:30 a.m. Rose Metzger

Heavenly Dusters

Tuesday, July 22 - Gloria Prindiville, Rita O'Donnell, Linda Powers, Debbie Beck, Marlis Thum

A SUMMER SMILE

A Franciscan priest was trying to enjoy a ball game, but the man next to him kept asking personal questions about his life. When the priest ordered a hot dog, the vendor handed it to the man who handed it to the priest. The hot dog went from the prying fan into the friar.

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult $6,731.25
Youth 6.20
Miscellaneous (Loose $) 535.78
TOTAL7,273.23
(Envelopes: 360 adult, 15 youth)

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow$ 2,635.00
Holy Father10.00

STEWARDSHIP In today's Gospel when Jesus saw the crowd gathered, He put aside his personal needs to serve the needs of the people. Stewardship calls us to do the same.

Bulletin Board

Mon. July 21
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. July 22
Baptism Class, 7:30-9:00 pm, PC up
Wed. July 23
Quilting 9 am - 3 pm, Convent Basement
Thur. Jul. 24
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Sat. Jul. 26
Pretzel Sale

Mass Servers

Week of Jul 21 - Jul 27
8:00 AM Mon Thru Fri Michael Pfaender & Michael Skaggs
7:00 PM Tues & 8:00 AM Sat - Megan Riggs & Eliz. Sellmeyer

5:00 PM SAT - Kelly Strecker & Daniel Walsh
7:00 AM SUN - Stacy Thome & Jennifer Specker
8:30 AM SUN - Amanda Emnett & Adam Hanks
10:00 AM SUN - David Henrion & Arielle Keener
11:30 AM SUN - Elizabeth & Jesse Stetina

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION

Registration for P.S.R. must be in by August 8th. Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 9th and Wednesday, September 10th. Call Joyce Ott, 296-9960.

A LETTER FROM THE ARCHBISHOP

Dear Faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Louis,
Today is a day of rejoicing for the local Church of St. Louis as we commemorate the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of St. Louis as an Archdiocese by Pope Pius IX. Today we celebrate the Eucharist mindful of all the blessings poured out upon us through fifteen decades of faithful work and witness by numerous women and men of faith.

I am grateful to all of you who labor and pray that our Archdiocese will flourish in the future. As we approach the Third Millennium of Christianity, may our patron, St. Louis, and Mary, Mother of the Church, continue to watch over us.

Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Justin Rigali
Archbishop of St. Louis

Parish Picnic

This Sunday, July 20

Chicken Dinners - Baked or Fried

served from noon till 7:00 pm

Adults $6.00 - Children $3.00

LIVE MUSIC

Rides, Games, Bingo, Fancy Stand, Quilt Raffle

$1,000.00 Raffle - Tickets $1.00

LIVE AUCTION AT 4:00 PM


Golf Memorabilia Antique Tapestry
Coffee Table & lamp Several Wall Pictures
Victorian Doll House Antique Whisky Decanter
Barometer Autograph Rams Cap
& many,many more items

Help still welcome - We have a job for you!

JUST ME APPAREL, OUR SCHOOL UNIFORM SUPPLIER

Is now open for the "Back-to-School" season: Monday thru Friday from 10 am to 4 pm; Thursday night until 8pm; Saturday from 10am to 2pm and Saturday (August only) to 3pm. For phone orders call 391-3551

Thank You

I C TOMORROW BINGO has given a total of $67,000.00 for a new parish center! Volunteers still needed. Contact Bob Little at 296-9191 or Evelyn Webelhuth at 287-6210.

Our Lady Queen of Peace in House Springs would like to extend a big

THANK YOU

to the parents of I.C. 4th Grade Girls Baseball team for helping to set up the tents for their Picnic. They appreciated your help and the use of the tents.

HELP WANTED: School Cleaning Person - 3 hours on school days. For more info, call 314/464-1013.

IN-HOME CHILD CARE: Part time/Full Time - Karen 296-0501

PARISH PICNICS

Sun. July 27th - WEINGARTEN Parish Picnic, llam - 5 pm Chicken & Beef Buffet Dinners, $6.00 Adults-$3.00 Child-Games, Fiddlers
Sun. July 27th - HOLY FAMILY, Port Hudson, 8 mi so of New Haven, MO, chicken & beef dinners from 11:30am - 6 pm - $6.50 Adults/$2.00 child.
Sun. Aug 3rd - ST. JOHN'S, Imperial, MO Noon - 8 pm Chicken Dinner & Picnic
Sun. Aug. 16th - ST. CLARE CATHOLIC CHURCH, St. Clair, MO Noon-Midnight - kettle beef and chicken
Sun. Aug. 16th - ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL BASILICA FESTIVAL 10am to 10 pm. for info call 533-2824

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