IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
August 24, 1997

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FRIAR'S MIND

When school bells ring again this week, not only the children but all of us are called again to the challenge of education, in particular Christian religious education.

The Cannon Law of the Church says: "Parents, and those who take their place, have both the obligation and the right to educate their children. Catholic parents have also the duty and the right to choose those means and institutes which, in their local circumstances, can best promote the Catholic education of their children. (Can 793)

The Catechism of the Catholic Church says: "Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children." (2223) "As those first responsible for the education of their children, parents have the right to choose a school for them which corresponds to their own convictions. This right is fundamental. As far as possible parents have the duty of choosing schools which will best help them in their task as Christian educators." (2229)

"Education in the faith by the parents should begin in the child's earliest years. This happens when the family gives witness of a Christian life in keeping with the Gospel. Parents have the mission of teaching their children to pray and to discover their vocation as children of God. The parish is the Eucharistic community and the heart of the liturgical life of Christian families, a privileged place for the religious education of children and parents."(2226)

As school bells ring again, they are calling all of us anew to the responsibility of a proper education in our faith.

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

FEAST OF ST. LOUIS - Monday, August 25th

You are invited to St. Louis U. College Church for a 12 noon Mass; 3:00 pm, Procession to New Cathedral with Blessed Sacrament; 4:30 Adoration and Confessions; 7:00 pm Mass.

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS
SHARING OUR HOPE

Our parish is now organizing the campaign for the archdiocesan endowment. Our parish leaders need your help. If you can assist in any way, please call them: Ken Atzert (296-8224); Charles Carnago (282-0677); Evelyn Timmerman (296-8160); Joe Streckfuss (296-8761).

NEW PARISH CENTER PLANNING

Representatives of the New Parish Center Building Committee, along with the pastor and the architects, had a very favorable meeting with the archdiocesan building commission this past Tuesday. A diagram of the proposed building will be in a future Sunday bulletin for your review. Please study this proposal and offer your concerns and suggestions. We are coming to the final version of our plans.

I C Tomorrow

520 Pledges as of 8-18-97

Amount Pledged: $885,185.00

Amount Received: $526,517.26

A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Mon. Aug 25 - St. Louis
(1 Thess 1:1-10; Mt 23:13-22)
7:00 a.m Thanksgiving to St. Jude
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Francis Schneider
Tue. Aug 26 - Weekday
(1 Thess 2:1-8; Mt 23:23-26)
8:00 a.m. Special Intention
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Bill O'Hara, Sr.
Wed. Aug 27 - St. Monica
(1 Thess 2:9-13; Mt 23:27-32)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Clem Vogelgesang
8:00 a.m. Joseph & Theresa Ziegler Family
Thr. Aug 28 - St. Augustine
(1 Thess 3:7-13; Mt 24:42-51)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Robert Abeln
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Cecilia Berner
Fri. Aug 29 - Martyrdom of John the Baptist
(1 Thess 4:1-8; Mk 6:17-29)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Clarence Ziegler
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Aug 30 - Weekday
(1 Thess 4:9-11; Mt 25:14-30)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Carol (Horst) Schilling
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of James O'Donnell
Sun. Aug 31 - 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
(Deut 4:1-8; James 1:17-27; Mk 7:1-23)
7:00 a.m. Priest's Intention
8:30 a.m. In Mem. of Doris Gravagna
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Gladys (Mickey) Hopkins
11:30 a.m. People of the Parish

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

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Aug. 30
5:00 p.m. Barb & Dick Schaumburg, Brad Buchek, Florence Naes
Sun. Aug. 31
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 and Mary Lacy

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Aug. 30
5:00 p.m. Mike Moore & Mary Lynn Schmidt
Sun. Aug. 31
7:00 a.m. Matt Mayer & Steve Ott
8:30 a.m. Ken & Barb Weldele
10:00 a.m. Greg Wise & Duke Redd
11:30 a.m. Rose Metzger & Bob Venker

Heavenly Dusters

Tuesday, Aug. 26 - Marcella Ziegler, Violet Telgmann, Kathleen Rhymer, Mary Cracchioco

LADIES SODALITY MEETING


Due to Labor Day, the September Meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 9th. All subsequent meetings will be on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the PC down.

A SUMMER SMILE

A comedian entered a pun contest, sending ten different entries, hoping one might win. However, no pun in ten did.

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult $4,494.25
Youth 4.45
Miscellaneous (Loose $) 408.00
TOTAL 5,356.70
(Envelopes: 320 adult, 14 youth)
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow $1,643.00
Feast of the Assumption 529.00
Church in Latin America 22.00
Miscellaneous 7.00
STEWARDSHIP "As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." (Jos 24:15) Stewardship of our time, talent and treasure is practiced first in our home where we serve the Lord by meeting the needs of others.

Bulletin Board

Mon. Aug. 25
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Aug. 26
BAPTISM CLASS, 7:30 - 9 pm, PC up
Wed. Aug. 27
Boy Scout Troop #419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
Quilting 9 am - 3 pm, Convent Basement
Thur. Aug. 28
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up

Mass Servers

Week of Aug 25 - Aug 31
8:00 AM Mon to Fri. - Azucena Patterson & Sean Toebben
7:00 PM Tues & - Michael Throm & 8:00 AM Sat Ryan Cooney
5:00 PM SAT - David Henrion & Aaron Owens
7:00 AM SUN - Thomas & Julie Jansen
8:30 AM SUN - Kelly Strecker & Jackie Shaw
10:00 AM SUN - Stacy Thome & Amanda Emnett
11:30 AM SUN - Meghan Engel & Arielle Keener

Banns of Matrimony

I - Karen O'Leary & Matt Richard
II - Donna Meinz & Robert Ruess
III - Amanda Meyer & David Northrup
III - Laura M. Hunleth & Timothy Flaherty

ST. VINCENT de PAUL

Next Sunday, August 31st is a 5th Sunday of the month and the loose collection goes to St. Vincent de Paul to help the needy in our area. This Friday, August 22, at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Pope John Paul will beatify Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, as the first step toward canonization.

NOTE- organizations wishing to use the parish center must call the parish office to reserve time.

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS

SHARING OUR HOPE

The archdiocesan endowment campaign is now under way and soon you may be invited to participate as a volunteer to help with the process. This is an opportunity to do something bigger and beyond yourself. For example, the largest endowment will be $15,000,000,00 for Catholic education to ensure that such education is available for the coming generations. Annual revenue of more than one million dollars from this endowment will be provide tuition assistance grants and facility improvements. Future parents and students will bless your efforts.

SAY NO

TO PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION!

If you sign the cards in the pews, the Knights of Columbus will mail them for you to Senator Hollingsworth and Representative McKenna in time for the September session.

PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE


Our Parish Pro-Life Committee has envelopes in the pews for the support of the Archdiocesan Pro-Life Convention. For as little as $2.00 your name will be listed in the program as a "rose" pro-life supporter; $5.00 is a "silver" donation and $10.00 is a "gold." Last year's booklet is in the back of church. Please put your envelope in the collection or in one of small baskets in the back of church.

SCHOOL BELLS RING AGAIN

HOLY CHILD SCHOOL

Classes begin - Monday, August 25, 7:40 am

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION

Classes begin at 6:30 pm on

Tuesday, Sept 9 & Wednesday Sept 10.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS

Students in grades 5 through 8 and their parents are invited to a High School Night at Notre Dame High School, 320 East Ripa Ave, at 7:30 pm, Tuesday, September 30. There will be representatives from 18 area high schools present to provide full information regarding these schools.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS


POPE JOHN XXIII - COUNCIL #6018

We will celebrate Mass and Communion with our families at 8:30 am on Sunday, August 31, at IC church. Breakfast follows at the K. C. Hall. Interested parties welcome.

CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF AMERICA, BR 1031
Members will hold picnic at Valle-Hi this Sunday, Aug 24. All food and drinks will be provided. Bring your family and any games you want to play - Anytime after NOON!

THANK YOU

I C TOMORROW BINGO has now given a total gift of $71,500.00 toward the new parish center! Volunteers are still needed. Contact Bob Little at 296-9191 or Evelyn Webelhuth at 287-6210.

PRO-LIFE YOUNG ADULTS


Ages 25 years to 40 years
All are invited to attend a meeting at St. Louis Review Building, 462 North Taylor Avenue at Olive, Aug. 24th, 6:00 pm. Ed Macauley will be the featured speaker.

Thank You

Bob & Debbie Hahn want to thank everyone for their prayers for Jessica. Her treatments are finished and she is doing well. Please continue your prayers - she will need to be checked periodically for the next five years.

PICNIC - This Sunday, Aug 24th - St. Anthony's Church, Sullivan, MO, Chicken & Beef Dinners $6.00 Adults.

HELP WANTED

-- Baby Sitter Pt/time for 8 mon old infant.
Call Diana 282-0788.
-- Someone to cook meals for a senior citizen. Call 296-5647

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