Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
October 26, 1997

FRIAR'S MIND

All Souls Day

Next Sunday, 2 November, is the Commemoration of All Souls. The liturgy of the Mass will be for the Faithful Departed rather than the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time.

For many years our parish has had the custom of placing a burning candle (in the form of a luminaria ) at each grave. It's altogether proper that we do this. Those who rest in this sacred ground are the ones who built this community and this parish. They handed on to us a strong faith and the good example of their lives. We owe them a lot.
This custom also reminds us to pray for our departed family and friends that God give them eternal life. Many of our parishioners are buried in other places. By decorating our own cemetery we also honor them. The Cub Scouts are the ones who have been faithfully doing this for years. It is a beautiful service for all of us. We deserve a lot of credit.

A prayer service has been held in the cemetery in recent years just before these luminaries were lit. This year, since it is Saturday evening, the lighting of the candles will be in conjunction with the weekend 5:00 pm Mass. At the beginning of Mass, a prayer will be said, and a candle blessed. This candle will then be taken to the cemetery to light all the others in the cemetery.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

Archdiocesan Campaign

AREA CAPTAINS AND VOLUNTEERS

Tuesdays, 7:30 pm

weekly deadline for turning in pledge cards

Thursdays, 7:00 pm

discussion in friary basement

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS
SHARING OUR HOPE

Why are Religious Sisters, Brothers and Priests not included in the endowed retirement fund of this campaign? Twenty percent of the proposed endowment is for the retirement needs of the priests of the Archdiocese. This does not include Sisters, Brothers or Priests of Religious orders because they are not the responsibility of the archdiocese but of their own religious congregations. Each year there is a special collection for the retirement needs of religious. We Capuchins, for example, will not benefit from the Archdiocesan Endowment. We are not offended by this. With our independence comes our own responsibilities. We support and are contributing to this endowment campaign of the archdiocese and encourage you to be a part of it.

ARCHDIOCESAN ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN

As of 10-21-97

Our Parish Goal $200.471.00
Pledges Received $64,126.00
Percent of Goal 31.98%

Mass Intentions

Mon. Oct 27 - Weekday
(Rom 8:12-17; Lk 13:10-17)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Lorenz & Theresa Spitz
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Betty Edinger
Tue. Oct 28 - Saints Simon & Jude
(Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6:12-16)
8:00 a.m. The Emil Ziegler Family
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Joseph Schierhoff
Wed. Oct 29 - Weekday
(Rom 8:26-30; Lk 13:22-30)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Toni Shirley
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Robert Abeln
Thr. Oct 30 - Weekday
(Rom 8:31-39; Lk 13:31-35)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Arlene Siebert
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Edward Miller
Fri. Oct 31 - Weekday
(Rom 9:1-5; Lk 14:1-6)
7:00 a.m. The Joseph & Theresa Ziegler Family
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Elizabeth & Nathaniel Rice, Sr.
Sat. Nov 1 - ALL SAINTS DAY
(Rev 7:2-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12)
8:00 a.m. Little & Furrer Family
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Clara Kassebaum
Sun. Nov 2 - ALL SOULS DAY
(Dan 12:1-3; Rom 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40)
7:00 a.m. Priest's Intention
8:30 a.m. All Souls of Purgatory
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Mildred Kohler
11:30 a.m. People of the Parish

1st Saturday Devotions - Queen of All Saints, 6603 Christopher Dr., Oakville.

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Nov. 1
5:00 p.m. Becky Fouts, Jeanette Kouba, Libbie Brundick
Marti Rutherford
Sun. Nov. 2
7:00 a.m. Joe & Sadie Wingbewrmuehle, 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. Nov. 1
5:00 p.m. Mike Moore & Mary Lynn Schmidt
Sun. Nov. 2
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. Oct. 28- Marcella Ziegler, Violet Telgmann, Kathleen Rhymer, Mary Cracchioco

Banns of Matrimony

II - Michelle Landig & James Ott

MEMORY BOOK OF DECEASED

You may enter the names of deceased family and friends in the Memory Book in the back of church to have them remembered on All Saints Day. The book will be available until October 31 and presented at all Masses November 1-2.

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult $6,165.01
Youth 41.87
Miscellaneous (Loose $) 559.39
TOTAL .....$6,766.27
(Envelopes: 314 adult, 39 youth)
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow $1,358.10
World Mission Sunday 532.00
All Saints 15.00
STEWARDSHIP The offertory is an integral part of the liturgy. When we bring to the altar our material gifts along with the bread and wine we are uniting our Christian stewardship with the Eucharist.

Bulletin Board

Mon. Oct. 27
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Oct. 28
Baptism Class - 7:30 - 9 pm, PC up
Daisy Girl Scout Registration, 10:45 - Noon, PC up
Wed. Oct. 29
Boy Scout Troop #419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
Choir Practice - 7pm in Church
Quilting 9 am - 3 pm, Convent Basement
Thur. Oct. 30
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Cub Scouts, 3-5pm, PC dn
Sat. Nov. 1
Pro Life Mtg., 11am, PC up

Mass Servers

Week of Oct. 27 - Nov. 2
8:00 AM Tues & Thur - Jesse Stuart, Patrick Keevil
7:00 PM Tues & - Jessica Pifer, Jonathan Peterson
8:00 AM Sat ALL SAINTS LITURGY
5:00 PM SAT - Dominic & Zach Bannister
7:00 AM SUN - Matt Klingler, Jeff Astroth
8:30 AM SUN - Jonathan Van Etten, Alex Groves
10:00 AM SUN - Steve Moore, Davin Agnew
11:30 AM SUN - Kelly Strecker, Courtney Kellogg

CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Starting to think about your Christmas gift list? How about a gift wrapped tray of cookies? A perfect gift for clients, friends, Christmas parties, or family. To place tray orders call Cookie at 296-2157. They will be ready for pickup Dec. 6th & 7th. Any cookie ingredients greatly appreciated - just leave in closet in back of church or at the Friary.

NEW PARISH CENTER - I.C. TOMORROW

The Building Committee met with the architects this past Tuesday to discuss possible adjustments in the design of the building which surfaced from the survey of parishioners last month. The site plan is being prepared for approval by the city and we will continue to meet with the architects every two weeks to be ready to request bids in January.

I C Tomorrow

520 Pledges as of 10-21-97

Amount Pledged: $885,185.00

Amount Received: $557,498.12

A New Parish Center is Coming

ICAA 3rd ANNUAL BON FIRE

Will be held Saturday, November 8th, at 6:00 pm.
We will have hay rides, hot dogs, soda, smores and more.
Call Paul Van Etten 296-7682 for further information.

THANK YOU QUILTERS

Our thanks to the I.C. Quilters for their generous donation of $3,000.00 to the parish from the proceeds of the recent Quilting Social. Thank You!

Mighty Big Thanks!

For all the wonderful things you gave us for our mothers and their beautiful little ones. You never let us down!!
-- The Pro-Life Committee & The Catholic Knights BR 1031

AVON FUND RAISER

Orders can be placed Oct. 25th & 26th and Nov. 9th. Delivery will be on Nov. 22nd and 23rd.

OPEN HOUSE - CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS

On Sunday, November 2nd, guided tours, displays, demonstrations and programs will be featured at our Catholic High Schools. Everyone is welcome! Holy Child school office has the times for the various schools. You may contact them at 296-0055.

ST. PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, November 2nd: 9 am - 1 pm

Also - St. Pius X High School will conduct an Estate Planning Seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 29th from 7-8:30 pm. Mr. Jim Blase of the Archdiocesan Charitable Bequest Council will be guest speaker. This is an evening of informative discussion. Preserve your estate for your loved ones by making a will! You are under no obligation; no one will contact you unless you request assistance.

Attention Ladies

Remember our next Sodality meeting is Tuesday, November 4th at 7:30 pm. Remember to bring items for the "Goodie Basket" and your picture.

Sausage Dinner, October 26th, St. John's Gildehaus,
Villa Ridge. Hwy. V between Union, MO and Hwy 100.
Adults $8.50, Child $3.00 Country Store etc.
Chicken Dinner, Oct. 26 St. Luke's United Church of
Christ, Imperial, on "M" toward Antonia.
Chicken Dinner & Craft Fair Sun, Nov. 2, St. Genevieve
Catholic Church, Valle High School, 40 N. 4th St.
Chicken Dinner, Sun. Nov. 2nd St. Rose of Lima,
DeSoto, 11am to 3 pm, $6.00 adults, $3.00 children.
Quilt Raffle & Turkey/Ham Dinners, Nov. 2nd St.
Bridget Catholic Church, 111 W. Union, Pacific, MO
Hwy 44 to Six Flags, left under highway, right on business route, one block past Highway OO and F.
Christmas Bazaar & Turkey Shoot, Sun., Nov. 2nd.
St. John's Church, Imperial - 4525 Old Hwy 21.
Trivia Night at DuBourg High School Friday, November 7
7:30 pm. For reservations call 305-7735.
FALL FESTIVAL & TURKEY SHOOT Holy Family Church, Port
Hudson, Sunday October 19, 11 am - 6 pm.

IN-HOME DAY CARE - Call Karen 296-0501.

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN October 26, 1997