IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
September 28, 1997

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FRIAR'S MIND

OCTOBER 1, DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

The archdiocese has designated one day for each parish as a Day of Prayer for Vocations. This coming Wednesday, October 1, is the day for our parish.

A large cross will be set up in church all day Wednesday. You may stop in any time. Special prayer booklets will be provided. There will be services at 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. for the children of Holy Child School. At 7:00 p.m. Father John will celebrate Mass in honor of the Holy Cross and speak on fostering vocations.

The need for vocations in the Church is urgent, even critical. Priests, Sisters, Deacons and religious Brothers are spread too thin for the work that needs to be done.

A life of dedicated religious service does not seem to have much attraction for young people. It lacks the temporal rewards and glamour of other jobs. Those who want only the material goods of life will not choose a religious life. But there is excitement, meaningful work, interesting surprises, and deep personal satisfaction in a life lived for the spiritual good of others.

A vocation comes only from God: "No one takes this upon himself, but is called by God." (Hebrews 5:4) So we need to pray that God will call many young people, here and throughout the world, and give them the grace to be generous and strong. We urge you to come to evening Mass this Wednesday evening, October 1, at 7:00.

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

Archdiocesan Campaign

AREA CAPTAINS AND VOLUNTEER VISITORS

Tuesdays, 7:30 pm

weekly deadline for turning in pledge cards

Thursdays, 7:00 pm

friary basement

discussion of planning, progress, problems

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS

SHARING OUR HOPE

How will the Archdiocesan Campaign help our parish? All the programs funded by this endowment assist parishes either directly or indirectly: Catholic Education, clergy retirement, parish viability, St. Louis Cathedral. They do so by direct grants or by reducing the assessments of the parishes to sponsor these works of the church.

But what if I move to another parish?
The benefit of this endowment is even more evident in this situation. The endowment will help each and every parish in the archdiocese. Regardless of which parish you, your family, your grandchildren may some day belong to all will receive the benefits of the endowment for generations to come. This is a chance to help everyone, for ever!

ARCHDIOCESAN ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN

As of 9-23-97

Our Parish Goal $200.471.00
Pledges Received $20,825.00
Percent of Goal 10.38%

Mass Intentions

Mon. Sept 29 - St. Michael & Archangels
(Dan 7:9-14; Rev 12:7-12)
7:00 a.m. In mem. of JoAnn Vaughan
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Alice E. Angeles
Tue. Sept 30 - St. Jerome
(Zech 8:20-23; Lk 9:51-56)
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Leo B. Werne IV
7:00 p.m. In mem. of Walter Yahl
Wed. Oct 1 - St. Therese of Lisieux
(Neh 2:1-8; Lk 9:57-62)
7:00 a.m. In mem. of Clarence Ziegler
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Gus & Margaret Meyer fam.
7:00 p.m.

VOCATION CROSS MASS


Thr. Oct 2 - The Guardian Angels
(Neh 8:1-12; Mt 18:1-5)
7:00 a.m. In mem. of Roy Sippel
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Cecilia Berner
Fri. Oct 3 - Weekday
(Bar 1:15-22; Lk 10:13-16)
7:00 a.m. In mem. of Casimir Mickunas
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Oct 4 - St. Francis of Assisi
(Sir 50:1-7; Gal 6:14-18; Mt 11:25-30)
8:00 a.m. In mem. of Walter Ems
5:00 p.m. In mem. of Magdalena Scheman
Sun. Oct 5 - 27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
(Gen 2:18-24; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16)
7:00 a.m. People of the Parish
8:30 a.m. In mem. of Doris Gravagna
10:00 a.m. In mem of Wm. S.(Billy) Wingbermuehle
11:30 a.m. Priest's Intention
OUR LADY'S PRAYER GROUP will meet this First Thursday at 7 PM in church for benediction and prayers.

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Oct. 4
5:00 p.m. Becky Fouts, Jeanette Kouba, Libbie Brundick, Marti Rutherfurd
Sun. Oct. 5
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. Oct. 4
5:00 p.m. Mike Moore, Mary Lynn Schmidt
Sun. Oct. 5
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

Tues. Sept. 30- Marcella Ziegler, Violet Telgmann, Kathleen Rhymer, Mary Cracchioco

HOLY CHILD ENDOWMENT WINNERS

Congratulations to John & Eleanor Johnson, winners of the Holy Child endowment drawing for September.

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CONVERT INSTRUCTIONS

The catechumenate begins this Monday, September 29, at 7:30 pm for anyone interested in learning about the Catholic faith. Call 296-5289.

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult$5,862.70
Youth 11.20
Miscellaneous (Loose $) 524.63
TOTAL.......................$6,398.53
(Envelopes: 355 adult, 18 youth)
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow$ 1,264.00
Feast days 23.00
Catholic Comm. Cam. 15.00
Catholic University15.00
Propagation of the Faith ...........5.00
STEWARDSHIP A stewardship campaign such as the Archdiocesan endowment makes us part of a larger effort for good which we could not do alone.

Bulletin Board

Mon. Sept 29
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Sept 30
Brownie Troop 2128, 6 pm, PC up
Wed. Oct. 1
Boy Scout Troop 419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
Choir Practice - 7pm in Church
Quilting 9 am - 3 pm, Convent Basement
Brownie Troop 1982, 3-4:30 pm, PC up
MEN'S CLUB MTG 8 PM, PC down
Thur. Oct. 2
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Junior Troop 116, 3-5 pm, PC up
Cub Scouts 3-5 pm, PC down
Volleyball pictures 6-8:30 pm, PC down
Sat. Oct. 4
Pro-Life Mtg. 11 am., PC up

ADULT CHOIR

The I.C. Adult Choir invites any singers who are willing to make a commitment to rehearsals and liturgies. Practices are each Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm.

Mass Servers

Week of Sept 29 - Oct. 5
8:00 AM Tues & Thur - David Henrion, Arielle Keener
7:00 PM Tues & - Stacy Thome, Stephanie Toebben
8:00 AM Sat
5:00 PM SAT - Rebecca Throm, Sam Rudolph
7:00 AM SUN - Joey Burkard, Kelly Strecker
8:30 AM SUN - Dominic & Zach Bannister
10:00 AM SUN - Eddie Haar, Matt Klingler
11:30 AM SUN - Jonathan Van Etten, Jesse Stuart

Banns of Matrimony

III - Jaime Reifstick & Thomas Palos
II - Patricia Carothers & Jerry McKean
II - Jessica Brown & Kevin Compton

NEW PARISH CENTER

The building committee met this past Tuesday to review the plans in light of suggestions from parishioners. A summary of the various concerns and possible adjustments are in the bulletin supplement. Thank you for your interest.

I C Tomorrow

520 Pledges as of 9-24-97

Amount Pledged: $885,185.00

Amount Received: $544,779.64

A New Parish Center is Coming

QUILT SOCIAL

Next Sunday, October 5

1:00 p.m. Parish Center

Raffle tickets are enclosed in this bulletin.

Ladies, please remember to bring your pies

and cakes next Sunday after 9:00 a.m.

OCTOBER ROSARY

The rosary will begin 15 minutes before Mass each Sunday of October, concluding 5 minutes before Mass begins.

CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC CONFERENCE

Greensfelder Recreational Complex at Queeny Park, October 3 & 4. Free Admission. For details call 961-4320.

Respect Life

PRO-LIFE - Next Sunday is the LIFE CHAIN. We will meet at 1:30 PM on the upper parking lot to carpool. We will stand in the chain from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES

At Alexian Brothers MedStop, 2900 Lemay Ferry Rd, Friday October 10, 7:30 pm. To register call 481-1908.

FLOWERS FOR SAINT FRANCIS

Next Sunday is the Solemnity of Saint Francis. We ask you to bring plants or flowers for the church. You may take them back after the feast day. Bring them any time this week or next Saturday. St. Francis will bless you.

At all Masses next weekend children's stuffed animals will be blessed. At 1:00 pm next Sunday live pets will be blessed in front of the friary.

SACRED HEART HOMECOMING Festus/Crystal City Sun. Sept. 28th 11:30 am to 7 pm.

URSULINE ACADEMY Fall Festival Sun. Oct. 5, 8am-6:30pm. 341 S. Sappington, St. Louis.

ST. SIMON MADONA Guild's Fall Craft Fair, Sat. Oct.4, 9am-3pm. (11011 Mueller Rd., St. Louis)

FISH FRY at Knights of Columbus 1623 Jeffco This Friday, October 3, 11:00am - 7:00pm

Fete de L'Automne Old Time French Foods at Old Mines Historical Society, off Highway 21 opposite Washington State Park. Sunday October 5, 11:am to 5:00 pm.

(Notre Dame High School Festival Oct.12, 10am-8pm.

BUS DRIVER needed at St. Joseph Kimmswick 464-1013
NEED COMPANION to assist lady in Affton 296-9086
LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING & SHOPPING Call 296-5647.
HOUSE CLEANING- reasonable rates - Colleen 282-3598.
BABY SITTING in my home, daytime - 2 to 4 year olds - call Giovanna 464-6574.
BABY SITTER needed for school age child when home from school ill. Call Terri 282-1350.

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