Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
November 9, 1997

FRIAR'S MIND

Next Sunday, 16 November, the people who are interested in becoming Catholic will formally begin their Catechumenate. Actually, they have already been studying the Faith for sometime. Since late September there have been weekly meetings to learn about Catholic teachings and practices, to ask questions, and to pray together.

This year we have an unusually large number of catechumens, sixteen, ranging in age from the teens to the fifties plus. There are also seven Catholics who are renewing their Faith by studying and praying with the candidates.

We are supposed to have a liturgical rite at Mass to receive them formally as catechumens of our parish. This gives them an opportunity to be seen by the parish and to be welcomed. Each of them will then be given a copy of the New Testament, a gift from the parish. This is to be their meditation and the very heart of their instructions.

We want to welcome these men and women who are seeking to have a closer relationship with God and to live as Christians among us. Let's pray for them often throughout this year. And when we see them at Mass, let's make them feel welcome.

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

Today is the final wrap-up of the Archdiocesan Endowment Campaign. To complete the computer records we need your help. We ask every household to fill out one of the forms in your pew. There are three options:

1) I pledge ______________ per month for three years.
2) I have already made a pledge.
3) I cannot now make a pledge.

Thank you for your cooperation and your support

of the Archdiocesan Endowment Campaign.

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS
SHARING OUR HOPE

How is this campaign doing in the archdiocese?
To date the archdiocese has received pledges for $47 million, 85% of the $55 million goal. The average gift is $1,176. Most parishes have already surpassed their goal. The present parish average is 94% of its goal.

How can our fellow Catholics be so generous?
The pledge is over three years so that what may seem like a large gift is really quite moderate over time. For example a gift of a thousand dollars is less than a dollar a day. A gift of $500 is less than 50 cents a day, less than a daily cup of coffee or soft drink. All for an endowment which will do good work forever.

ARCHDIOCESAN ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN

As of 11-5-97

Our Parish Goal $200.471.00
Pledges Received $88,241.00
Percent of Goal 44.11%

Mass Intentions

Mon. Nov 10 - St. Leo the Great
(Wis 1:1-7; Lk 17:1-6)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Milton & Delores Heimos
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Francis Schneider
Tue. Nov 11 - St. Martin of Tours
(Wis 2:23-3:9; Lk 17:7-10)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Mary M. Skinnel-Long
7:00 p.m. Spec Int. Oliver Wiesehan
Wed. Nov 12 - St. Josaphat
(Wis 6:1-11; Lk 17:11-19)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Mary B. Ziegler
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Dr. Dwight G. Lee
Thr. Nov 13 - St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
(Wis 7:22-8:1; Lk 17:20-25)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Larry Christ
8:00 a.m. Family of Webelhuth Family
Fri. Nov 14 - St. Nicholas Tavelis
(Wis 13:1-9; Lk 17:26-37)
7:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Lucille Henke
Sat. Nov 15 - Weekday
(Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Lk 18:1-8)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Katie Senkel
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Jeannette B. Russell
Sun. Nov 16 - 33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
(Dan 12:1-3; Heb 10:11-18; Mk 3:24-32)
7:00 a.m. Priest's Intention
8:30 a.m. In Mem. of Lee Brundick
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Elnora Sippel
11:30 a.m. People of the Parish

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Nov. 15
5:00 p.m. Barb & Dick Schaumburg, F. Naes, B. Balsman
Sun. Nov. 16
7:00 a.m. Bob Little, Betty Kutilek, Janet Ems
8:30 a.m. Velda Walker, Dorothy Cowen
10:00 a.m. Bob & Sandy Grewe, Tony Lee
11:30 a.m. Rose & Jack Metzger, Gerri Frenzel

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Nov. 15
5:00 p.m. Barb & Dick Schaumburg Steidle
Sun. Nov. 16
7:00 a.m. Steve Ott & Joyce Ott
8:30 a.m. Children's Mass
10:00 a.m. Jon Zimmermann & Ann Hillis
11:30 a.m. Barb O'Neill & Jane Williams

Heavenly Dusters

Fri. Nov. 21- Lorine Lewandowski, Gail Gross, Jo Ann Vergin, Rosemary Poposky, Yvonne Schultz

Banns of Matrimony

II - Earline Abdulah & Ambrose Kohler
I - Gena Largent & David Hermann

I. C. CHILDREN'S CHOIR

The Children's Choir will practice this Thursday, November 13th, 6-7:30 pm in Church. All school age children are invited. The children will sing at the 8:30 a.m. Mass next Sunday, November 16th. For information call Julie Engel 296-5159 or Cheryl Schulze 461-0330.

MEMORY BOOK OF DECEASED

The Memory Book of the deceased will be on the altar at all the Masses during November, the month of the Poor Souls.

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult $8,030.17
Youth 20.75
Miscellaneous (Loose $) 642.13
TOTAL.....$8,693.05
(Envelopes: 360 adult, 25 youth)
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow $4,617.00
All Saints 307.00
Retirement for Religious 871.00
Campaign for Human Development 36.00

STEWARDSHIP God has blessed each of us with personal gifts, talents and good fortune. Are we using our gifts the way God intended?

Bulletin Board

Mon. Nov. 10
Finance Committee - 7:30 pm Friary
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Nov. 11
Baptism Class, 7:30-9pm, PC up
Parish Center Committee, 7pm, Friary Basement
Wolf Cub Pack #419, 3pm, PC up
Wed. Nov. 12
Athletic Assn. Mtg., 7-9pm, PC up
Boy Scout Troop #419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
Choir Practice - 7pm in Church
Quilting 9 am - 3 pm, Convent Basement
Parish Council - 7:00 pm, Faculty Room
Thur. Nov. 13
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #274, 3-4:30 pm, PC dn
Cub Scouts, 3-5pm, PC dn
Shop for Santa for Holy Child Students, PC up
Fri. Nov. 14
Shop for Santa for Holy Child, PC up

Mass Servers

Week of Nov. 10 - Nov. 16
8:00 AM Tues & Thur - Aimie Keener, Stephanie Hanks
7:00 PM Tues & - Michael Skaggs, Michael Throm
8:00 AM
5:00 PM SAT - Erin Blaha, Aaron Owens
7:00 AM SUN - Rebecca Throm, Jackie Shaw
8:30 AM SUN - Theresa & David Duchinsky
10:00 AM SUN - Kristen Schulze, Joe Roth
11:30 AM SUN - Kyle & Grant Prindiville

CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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

NEW PARISH CENTER - I.C. TOMORROW

The building committee will meet this Tuesday, November 11, with the architects to further refine the plans of the new parish center.

I C Tomorrow

520 Pledges as of 11-4-97

Amount Pledged: $885,185.00

Amount Received: $565,611.00

A New Parish Center is Coming

MEN'S CLUB BARBECUE CARRY OUT

Sunday, December 7th,

Noon to 6:00 pm - $5.00 a plate

HOLY CHILD SCHOOL HOLIDAY RAFFLE

Raffle tickets are in the bulletin. Fill out tickets and put money with tickets in an envelope marked "HOLIDAY RAFFLE". Prizes are listed on the tickets. Drawing will be December 5th. We appreciate your donation.

Baptisms

We wish to welcome into our Parish Family:

Joseph William, son of M/M Michael D. Marty
Colton Jason, son of M/M Jason Harold Anderson
Anna Marie, dau. of M/M Thomas M. Dalton
Joshua James, son of M/M Richard J. Kargus
Michael Alexander, son of M/M Michael Joseph Nice
Edward Martin, son of M/M Martin A. Franczak
Theresa Marie, dau. of M/M Joseph Pisciotta

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.

AVON FUND RAISER

Deadline for orders is November 9th.

Delivery will be on November 22nd and 23rd.

HELP FOR THE NEEDY - ST. VINCENT de PAUL

Soon it will be the busiest time of the year for most of us; let us not forget the hungry and needy. November 30, the 5th Sunday of the month, the loose collection is given to us for this purpose, and we ask you to be generous. Thus far, in 1997, we have expended $17,300. A lot of this was for rent, repair of appliances, repair to homes, medical, dental, pharmacy and others. Over 722 persons were helped, using 625 volunteer hours. In October, we had to deny help to several callers because of lack of funds.

We sincerely thank you who have donated through the envelopes and through the 5th Sunday collections. We hope you will continue to make it possible for us to work in this ministry. God bless you!

LABELS FOR SCHOOL EQUIPMENT

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

THANK YOU TREE SURGEONS

Thank you to our volunteer tree surgeons who removed the dead trees from the parish grounds last week.

Carpenters remodel for home improvements. Why not "remodel" & "renovate" your marriage for improvement and growth! For information call 314/469-7317.

DINNER Sun. Nov. 9th ST. STEPHEN CHURCH, Richwoods, MO. For info. call 573/678-2207.
Housecleaning Service Call Roxanne Oldani, 282-0479
Full-time baby sitter needed for a new-born infant
- call Jean at 464-7098

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN November 9, 1997