IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
November 2, 1997

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FRIAR'S MIND

THE POOR SOULS

November is the month of "The Poor Souls," which is the traditional name for the souls in purgatory who are being made worthy to enter the glory of heaven.

The term, "The Poor Souls," can be misleading. It is true that they are "poor" in the sense that they can do nothing on their own to advance their cause. But they are anything but "poor" in the sense that they are already assured of salvation and have the support of the prayers of the whole church for their speedy purification.

Already in the Old Testament book of Macabees prayers of atonement were offered for the dead. "It is a holy and pious thought to pray for the dead that they may be delivered from their sins." (2 Mac 12:46) From the beginning the Christian church has honored the memory of the dead and offered prayers for them, above all the Eucharistic sacrifice of the Mass, that they may be purified and come to the beatific vision of God.

We begin this month with the twin feasts of All Saints Day and All Souls Day to celebrate the "Communion of Saints," in which all the faithful, in this life and the next, are united in the grace of God.

Our Catholic tradition of praying for the poor souls, especially during November, not only helps the departed, but enriches our own faith through the Communion of Saints. Let us remember them in our ancient noble custom of observing November as the month of the Pour Souls.
Frs. Earl & Gilmary

If you have not yet completed a pledge card for the Archdiocesan Endowment Campaign please do so today in the back of church. Even if you cannot make a gift, your signature will complete our records and avoid your being contacted again. Thank You.

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS

SHARING OUR HOPE

How is this campaign doing throughout the archdiocese?
To date the archdiocese has received pledges for $43.8 million, 80% of the $55 million goal. The average gift is $1,266. Many parishes have already surpassed their goal. The present parish average is 87% of its goal.

Why are our fellow Catholics so generous?
What better way to give? A gift to this endowment is a gift that keeps on giving forever for the good work of the church. Although the requested gift may seem quite large at first, it need not be made all at once, but can be arranged in any convenient manner over three years. "God loves a cheerful giver." (2 Cor 9:7)

ARCHDIOCESAN ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN

As of 10-28-97

Our Parish Goal $200.471.00
Pledges Received $71,471.00
Percent of Goal 35.65%

Mass Intentions

Mon. Nov 3 - Weekday
(Rom 11:29-36; Lk 14:12-14)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Clarence Ziegler
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Casimir MicKunas
Tue. Nov 4 - St. Charles Borromeo
(Rom 12:5-16; Lk 14:15-24)
8:00 a.m. Emil Meyer Family
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Helen Prindiville
Wed. Nov 5 - Weekday
(Rom 13:8-10; Lk 14:25-33)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Wade Ziegler
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Severin Altepeter
Thr. Nov 6 - Weekday
(Rom 14:7-12; Lk 15:1-10)
7:00 a.m. Members of the Doerr Family
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Bill O'Hara, Sr.
Fri. Nov 7 - Weekday
(Rom 15:14-21; Lk 16:1-8)
7:00 a.m. Intention of Jane Becher
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Nov 8 - Weekday
(Rom 16:22-27; Lk 16:9-15)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Nathaniel Rice & Mabel Kuntz
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Magdalena Scheman
Sun. Nov 9 - Dedication of Lateran Basilica
(Ez 47:1-12; 1 Cor 3:9-17; Jn 2:13-22)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Shirley Vogel
8:30 a.m. People of the Parish
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Jacob Maurath
11:30 a.m. Priest's Intention

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Friday, Nov. 7, 8:00 am until Saturday, 7:00 am.

Thursday, Nov. 6th, 7:00 pm - Our Lady's Prayer Group will have benediction and Rosary. All are welcome!

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Nov. 8
5:00 p.m. Charles Meyer, Charles Carnago, J. & B. Nahlik
Sun. Nov. 9
7:00 a.m. Carole Betz, Joyce Ott, Max Peterson
8:30 a.m. Sue Steidle, Mark & Barb Weldele
10:00 a.m. J. Blume, A. Unterreiner, J. Kargus, C. Otec
11:30 a.m. Marge Kenney, Jane Williams, Mary Lacy

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Nov. 8
5:00 p.m. Evelyn Timmerman & Sue Steidle
Sun. Nov. 9
7:00 a.m. Don Betz & Ron Betz
8:30 a.m. Kathleen Connoley & Max/Maureen Peterson
10:00 a.m. Tonya Lee & Don Deters
11:30 a.m. Mary Kampschroeder & Bob Venker

Heavenly Dusters

Fri. Nov. 14- Wilma Ziegler, Bill & Rosemarie Ziegler, Zellma Zoellner, Terri Brown

Banns of Matrimony

III - Michelle Landig & James Ott
II - Earline Abdulah & Amborse Kohler

MEMORY BOOK OF DECEASED

The Memory Book with the names of your deceased family and friends will be brought to the altar at all the Masses this weekend of All Saints Day and All Souls Day.

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult $6,448.21
Youth 18.20
Miscellaneous (Loose $) 694.71
TOTAL ...................... $7,161.12
(Envelopes: 361 adult, 37 youth)
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow $ 1,905.88
World Mission Sunday 32.00
All Saints 23.50
Retirement for Religious 15.00
Campaign for Human Development 10.00
STEWARDSHIP As we recall the Faithful Departed this weekend and this month of November, we remember that their faithful stewardship left us a heritage of faith.

Bulletin Board

Sun. Nov. 2
Catholic Knights Breakfast till Noon, PC dn
Men's Club Barbecue Carry-Out, 6am to 6 pm
Mon. Nov. 3
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Girl Scout Troop #2033, 3-5pm, PC dn
Tue. Nov. 4
Brownie troop #2812, 3-5pm, PC dn
Brownie Troop #3721, 6:30 - 8 pm, PC up
Sodality Meeting, 7:30 pm, PC dn
Wed. Nov. 5
Boy Scout Troop #419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #1982, 3-4:30 pm, PC up
Choir Practice - 7pm in Church
Quilting 9 am - 3 pm, Convent Basement
Thur. Nov. 6
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Junior Girl Scout Troop #116, 3-5pm, PC up
Fri. Nov. 7
ALL DAY ADORATION in Church

Mass Servers

Week of Nov. 3 - Nov. 9
8:00 AM Tues & Thur - Laura Ziegler, Elizabeth Stetina
7:00 PM Tues & - Michael Pfaender, Angela Schimmer
8:00 AM
5:00 PM SAT - Tim Morgan, Jason Weldele
7:00 AM SUN - Ben and Andy Mayer
8:30 AM SUN - Matt & Julie Finazzo
10:00 AM SUN - Dan & Crystal Pierce
11:30 AM SUN - Derek & Breanna Cashel

CHRISTMAS COOKIES

To order Cookie Gift Trays or large Party Trays, call Cookie at 296-2157. Baking ingredients gratefully accepted, leave in closet in back of church or at the Friary. Thank you.

NEW PARISH CENTER - I.C. TOMORROW

The first Sunday of each month is Pledge Payment Sunday, a reminder to be faithful to your pledge toward the new parish center. I.C. Tomorrow note pads are available in back of church a handy reminder.

I C Tomorrow

520 Pledges as of 10-28-97

Amount Pledged: $885,185.00

Amount Received: $560,004.00

A New Parish Center is Coming

In Memoriam

From November 1, 1996 to October 21, 1997

HOSE, Lillian S.
CARNS, Anna Marie
BOEHNER, Milton
MAURATH, Jacob T.
SCHWARTZ, Marie
AIELLO, Sandra
VOSS, Myrtle
SANTOYO, Delphia C.
FARLEY, Virginia M.
SCHAEDLER, Irene Marie
TAYLOR, John W.
EMS, Estelle
KRAEMER, Brian
BEHRING, Sharon S.
STURHOLDT, Davis J.
HERGET, Marian
SWEET, Walter S.
OROSS, Emory F.
WERNE, Leo Bernard IV
KOHLER, Herbert R.
SANDERS, Thelma
SCHOBER, Esther W.
HOMER, Opal H.
SMITH, Amanda
VAUGHAN, JoAnn C.
SCHAEDLER, Virgil J.
BERNER, Cecilia E.
ODOM, Kenneth James
KAUFMANN, Walter E.
REICH, Hazel Dean
WELDELE, Lloyd Francis
NAGY, Anton J. Jr.
ESTEPP, Maxine
SCHEMAN, Magdalena (Lena)
MAUTZ, Mary Louise
KONSEWICZ, Stephania
ZINTEL, Robert A.

Please remember them in your prayers.

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES

Will be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday, Nov. 11th and 25th, in the Parish Center, upstairs, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Two preparation classes are required.

Attention Ladies

Remember our Sodality meeting this Tuesday, Nov. 4th at 7:30 pm. Bring items for the "Goodie Basket" and your picture.

AVON FUND RAISER

Deadline for orders is November 9th.

Delivery will be on November 22nd and 23rd.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 3RD ANNUAL DINNER/AUCTION

Will be held Sat. Nov. 8th at 6pm - $15 per ticket.
Reservations only - call Jerry 296-5268 or Bob 846-2921.

LABELS FOR SCHOOL EQUIPMENT

Put labels with UPC from soups, juices, sauces, etc. in the "Campbells" box in the church vestibule. Thank you.

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.
FISH FRY, Fri, Nov. 7th - KofC Hall, 1623 Jeffco, 11am - 7 pm, Eat in or Carry Out.
Trivia Night at DuBourg High School Friday, November 7 7:30 pm. For reservations call 305-7735.
DINNER Sun. Nov. 9th ST. STEPHEN CHURCH, Richwoods, MO. For info. call 573/678-2207.
IN-HOME DAY CARE - Call Karen 296-0501.
Housecleaning Service Call Roxanne Oldani, 282-0479

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