IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
August 31, 1997

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FRIAR'S MIND

This is the time of year when we send kids to their labors in school, so that they can be prepared for a life of labor later on. Most kids, full of curiosity and anxious to make new friends, fall for this trap. By the time they realize what's going on, it's too late.

We labor all the time (presumably) at our job, most of the time when we're home, and even part of our vacation time. Labor is something we can't get out of. This weekend we observe Labor Day, as if we needed to be reminded. The only good thing about Labor Day is that we don't have to labor, at least not at the job.

There are a few people who live their work, can't get enough of it. Most of us probably figure it's not the best of all jobs, but we make do. And there are plenty of people who hate their job, including their boss, their co-workers, and their meager pay. That last part, the pay, is the biggest problem of most, I guess. Which was why I'll never forget what one employee said about a job he liked very much: "They pay me very well for what I do. Probably too well." That is something you don't hear often.

So with all these negatives about labor, what is there to celebrate? Perhaps we can find a reason by considering the alternative: what kind of a life would it be if we had nothing to do?

Since we have no alternative, may God bless our labor and help us to survive and even prosper. Happy Labor Day!

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

CONVERT INSTRUCTIONS


The catechumenate begins September 29, the last Monday of the Month. If you know of anyone interested in the Catholic faith, let them know, or let us know - 296-5289.

YOU CAN HELP

Area captains are now forming teams of visitors for the archdiocesan endowment campaign, "Returning God's Gifts, Sharing our Hope." They have generously offered their services, but they need your help. The more who help, the lighter the load for everyone. Volunteers may contact any captain: Paul Backer (296-0907), Jim Blume (296-2160), Steve Cape (464-5421), T. Heisserer (464-5794), Rich Layton (296-6679), Joe McEnaney (464-3171), Steve Ott (948-2503), Duke Redd (296-0148), Bob Venker (282-0630), Greg Wise (296-1456).

WE NEED YOU)

NEW PARISH CENTER PLANNING

A diagram of the proposed building will be in next weeks 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 8-26-97

Amount Pledged: $885,185.00

Amount Received: $529,241.14

A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Mon. Sept 1 - Weekday
(1 Thes 4:13-18; Lk 4:16-30)
7:00 a.m In Mem. of Hazel Reich
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Louis Scott
Tue. Sept 2 - Weekday
(1 Thes 5:1-11; Lk 4:31-37)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Herbert Kohler
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Emory Oross
Wed. Sept 3 - St. Gregory the Great
(Col 1:1-8; Lk 4:38-44)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Walter Sweet
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Casimir Mickunas
Thr. Sept 4 - Weekday
(Col 1:9-14; Lk 5:1-11)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Brother of Mrs. Ortillo
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Theresa Ems
Fri. Sept 5 - Weekday
(Col 1:15-20; Lk 5:33-39)
7:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
8:00 a.m. Members of Webelhuth Family
Sat. Sept 6 - Weekday
(Col 1:21-23; Lk 6:1-5)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Leo B. Werne IV
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Mary B. Ziegler
Sun. Sept 7 - 23ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
(Is 35:4-7; James 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Marie Schwartz
8:30 a.m. People of the Parish
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Adele Wingbermuehle
11:30 a.m. Priest's Intention
OUR LADY'S PRAYER GROUP: 7:00 pm Thursday Evenings. FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION of the Blessed Sacrament this Friday after 8:00 am Mass until 7:00 am Saturday.
FIRST SAT. DEVOTIONS: 8:30am, Queen of All Saints, Oakville

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Sept. 6
5:00 p.m. B. Fouts, J. Kouba, L. Brundick, M. Rutherford
Sun. Sept. 7
7:00 a.m. Joe & Sadie Wingbermuehle, Mary Baechle
8:30 a.m. Sue Steidle, Mark & Barb Weldele
10:00 a.m. Al Grossius, B. Courtin, J. Harper, J. Redd and D. Deters
11:30 a.m. T. Coleman, R & J Metzger and G. Frenzel

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Sept. 6
5:00 p.m. Mike Moore & Mary Lynn Schmidt
Sun. Sept. 7
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. Francine Fitzgerald & Jane Williams

Heavenly Dusters

Fri. Sept. 12 - Wilma Ziegler, Bill & Rosemarie Ziegler, Zellma Zoellner, Tarri Brown

LADIES SODALITY MEETING


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


Basketball coach on child care: "When we had two children my wife and I covered them one-on-one. Now that we have three kids we switched to zone defense."

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult$6,385.31
Youth 8.22
Miscellaneous (Loose $) 472.38
TOTAL 6,865.91
(Envelopes: 364 adult, 19 youth)
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow$ 1,793.88
Feast of the Assumption 57.00
STEWARDSHIP Labor Day is a celebration of our work in the vineyard of the Lord, where we offer our time, talent and treasure in His service.

Bulletin Board

Mon. Sept 1
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Sept 2
Brownie Troop #1982, 3-4:30 pm, PC up
Wed. Sept 3
Boy Scout Troop #419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
MEN'S CLUB MTG 8pm, PC dn
Quilting 9 am - 3 pm, Convent Basement
Thur. Sept 4
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Fri. Sept 5
ALL DAY ADORATION in Church
Sat. Sept 6
Pro-Life Mtg., 11 am, PC up.

Mass Servers

Week of Sept 1 - Sept 7
8:00 AM Tues & Thur - Stephanie Hanks & Angela Schimmer
7:00 PM Tues & - Azucena Patterson & Sean Toebben
8:00 AM Sat
5:00 PM SAT - Jeff Astroth, Steve Moore
7:00 AM SUN - Dan Peterson, Davin Agnew
8:30 AM SUN - Chad & Shaun Cape
10:00 AM SUN - Breanna & Derek Cashel
11:30 AM SUN - David Duchinsky, Alex Kladiva

Banns of Matrimony

II - Karen O'Leary & Matt Richard
III - Donna Meinz & Robert Ruess

ST. VINCENT de PAUL

This 5th Sunday of the month and the loose collection goes to St. Vincent de Paul to help the needy in our area.

NOTE: Organizations wishing to use the parish center must call the parish office to reserve time.

I. C. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

BASKETBALL REGISTRATION: SUN. Sept 7 - 9am-1pm, PC up; SAT. Sept 13, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, PC up; SUN. Sept 14, 9am - 1 pm, PC up - Any Questions call Paul Van Etten 296-7682.

NOTE: I.C. Athletic Association has changed Monthly Meetings to 2nd Wednesday of Month. Next Meeting - WED. Sept. 10th at 7 pm under the Sports Pavilion.

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS

SHARING OUR HOPE

Next week we will be asking for help to canvass the parish for the archdiocesan campaign. We will have a telephone campaign this week and sign up cards in church next week asking you to participate as a campaign visitor. "But I have never done that before." The only way significant things are accomplish is if people do things they have NOT DONE BEFORE. As Nike says, "Just Do It."

PARISH PICNIC REPORT

PICNIC INCOME PICNIC EXPENSES
Auction $ 726.81 Advertizing $ 222.00
Beer 2,258.10 Chair Rental 567.50
Bingo 306.30 Coca Cola 397.13
Book Walk 118.45 Herrell (Beer) 816.50
Brats/Hamburgers 816.00 Kitchen 1,118.10
Cork gun 70.95 Lard 136.50
Cub Scout Button 11.00 Licenses 50.00
Crazy Hat 304.00 Mailing 386.42
Dinners 9,251.00 Middendorf Meat 3,733.26
Doll Booth 528.70 Misc 165.74
Donations 255.00 Navada Pull Tabs 582.00
Drumsticks 351.00 Prizes 1,013.71
Duck Pond 173.75 Raffle 1,000.00
Dunking Booth 267.25 Supplies 172.01
Fancy Stand 1,891.06 Trash Haul 350.00
Frog Jump 21.15
Hockey Shot 189.64 TOTAL $10,710.87
Holiday Fun 425.85
Hoopla 203.50
Looney Tune Spin 634.00
Mini Golf 350.00
Nevada 1,407.55 NET --------- $15,456.06
Pony Rides 229.75
Parish Souvenirs 390.00 THANK YOU to all who
Raffle 2,805.00 helped with the picnic!
Rides 615.00
Snow Cones 220.27
Soda 1,043.85
Soda #2 180.00
Statue Raffle 122.00

TOTAL $26,166.93

PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE


Our Pro-Life Committee thanks all who supported the Archdiocesan Pro-Life Convention, and the anonymous donor of the afghan for the August Mom-of-the-month.

Research indicates that many people who request physician-assisted suicide withdraw that request if their depression and pain are treated. -Senate Testimony

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Classes begin at 6:30 pm on

Tuesday, Sept 9 & Wednesday Sept 10.

THANK YOU

I C TOMORROW BINGO has given $71,500.00 toward the new parish center! Volunteers invited to contact Bob Little at 296-9191 or Evelyn Webelhuth at 287-6210.

LABOR DAY PICNIC AT ST. ROSE OF LIMA, DESOTO
Chicken & Beef Dinners, Live Band, Games, etc. 11:00 am to 6:00 pm - Fr. Ron Hopmeir, Pastor

FISH FRY - KC HALL, Jeffco Blvd. Friday, Sept 5th BLOOD DRIVE - Mon, Sept 8th 3-7pm at K.C. Hall

CHICKEN DINNER - Sun. Sept. 14 - ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Jeffco Blvd., 1/2 half chicken $5.50 Adults; $4.00 for 1/4th chicken dinner.

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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