Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
November 16, 1997

FRIAR'S MIND

The Archdiocesan Endowment Campaign, "Returning God's Gifts Sharing Our Hope," is now completed for the parishes in Block One, which includes our parish. Parishes in Blocks Two and Three will continue the campaign until the end of December.

Pledges already total over $50 million, indicating that the archdiocese will reach and well surpass the goal of $55 million. Most parishes in Block One have exceeded their goal, including some in disadvantaged areas and those who are conducting their own parish capital campaigns.

Archbishop Rigali asked the Catholics of St. Louis to support this effort to insure the future of the work of the Catholic Church in St. Louis. They have responded generously and can rejoice as the archdiocese works to resolve the vexing problems of financing Catholic schools, maintaining historic parishes, beginning new parishes, clergy retirement and preserving our majestic Cathedral.

The response to the campaign in our own parish was considerably less than in other parishes. Yet there were many who, despite previous commitments and other pressing obligations, did make a generous pledge. And our volunteer workers, though understaffed, gave many hours for the good of the parish and the archdiocese.

To all those who were so generously a part of the campaign, may God reward your goodness and give you joy in the good work you will be a part of forever.
Frs. Earl & Gilmary

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS
SHARING OUR HOPE

Is it too late to contribute to the Endowment Campaign? If for some reason you have not yet made a gift to the Archdiocesan Endowment Campaign or have had a change of heart, you can still be part of it. Blank forms are available in the back of church and at the parish office.

ARCHDIOCESAN ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN

As of 11-12-97

Our Parish Goal $200.471.00
Pledges Received $111,687.00
Percentage of Goal 55.71%

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS

Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at 9:00 a.m. You may bring food you have prepared for your own table to be blessed. Food and gifts for the needy will be brought to the altar in the offertory procession. Each family will be given a loaf of blessed bread for your Thanksgiving Dinner.

OUR LADY'S SODALITY CHRISTMAS PARTY

All ladies of the parish are invited to our annual Christmas celebration at Ponderosa on Richardson Road, Sunday, December 7th, starting at 4:00 pm. Please R.S.V.P. to Ellie Johnson at 287-2294, Debby Beck at 282-3046 or Loretta Kladiva at 296-9648.

MEN'S CLUB BARBECUE CARRY-OUT

CHICKEN AND PORK STEAKS

Sunday, December 7th,

Noon to 6:00 pm - $5.00 a plate

Mass Intentions

Mon. Nov 17 - St. Elizabeth of Hungary
(Mic 1:10-15; Lk 18:35-43)
7:00 a.m. Members of Joseph & Theresa Ziegler Family
8:00 a.m. Special Intention of Steven Lewis
Tue. Nov 18 - Weekday
(Mic 6:18-31; Lk 19:1-10)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Clem Vogelgesang
7:00 p.m. Venker Family Intentions
Wed. Nov 19 - Weekday
(Mic 7:20-31; Lk 19:11-28)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Elsie Tallman
8:00 a.m. In Thanksgiving
Thr. Nov 20 - Weekday
(Mic 2:15-29; Lk 19:41-44)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Delphia Santoyo
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Edward Miller
Fri. Nov 21 - Presentation of Mary
(Mic 4:52-59; Lk 19:45-48)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Jane Benthrop
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Nov 22 - St. Cecilia
(Mic 6:1-13; Lk 20:27-40)
8:00 a.m. Charlene Rusbarsky & Family
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Herbert Kohler
Sun. Nov 23 - SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
(Dan 7:13-14; Rev 1:5-8; Jn 18:33-37)
7:00 a.m. Priest's Intention
8:30 a.m. In Mem. of Doris Gravagna
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of John Deschaseaux
11:30 a.m. People of the Parish

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Nov. 22
5:00 p.m. Bob Balsman, JoAnn & Cornelius Vergin, Joan Guentz
Sun. Nov. 23
7:00 a.m. Janet Hermann, Pat Knott
8:30 a.m. Sheila White Sue Steidle, Jim Kargus, Dorothy Cowin
10:00 a.m. Ken & Marge Atzert, Suzanne Nordstrom, Christine Throm, Mary Kampschroeder
11:30 a.m. Jane Williams, Stanley & Rosemarie Leach

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Nov. 22
5:00 p.m. Shirley Dalton & Kate Wichmer
Sun. Nov. 23
7:00 a.m. Chris Weber & Tammy Morgan
8:30 a.m. Barb/Ken Weldele & Chris Terry
10:00 a.m. Duke Redd & Bobbie Courtin
11:30 a.m. Rose Metzger & Moreen Kellogg

Heavenly Dusters

Tue. Nov. 25- Gloria Prindiville, Rita O'Donnell, Linda Powers, Debbie Beck, Marlis Thum, Stella Kilper

Banns of Matrimony

III - Earline Abdulah & Ambrose Kohler
II - Regina Largent & David Hermann

>AVON FUND RAISER

Delivery will be on November 22nd and 23rd.

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 $6,804.69
Youth 29.85
Miscellaneous (Loose $) 557.90
TOTAL ....................... $7,392.44
(Envelopes: 362 adult, 40 youth)
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow $ 2,850.50
All Saints 76.00
Retirement for Religious 170.00
Campaign for Human Development 170.00
Mission Sunday 10.00

STEWARDSHIP Stewardship is the opposite of selfishness and has the opposite fruits. Rather than fear, suspicion and doubt, it brings joy, gratitude and trust.

Bulletin Board

Mon. Nov. 17
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Girl Scout Troop #2033, 3-5pm, PC dn
Tue. Nov. 18
Brownie Troop #2138, 3-5pm, PC dn
Liturgy Mtg., 7:30 pm, Friary Basement
Parish Center Com. Mtg, 7pm, PC dn
Wed. Nov. 19
Athletic Assn. Mtg., 7-9pm, PC up
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. 20
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Junior Troop #116, 3-5pm, PC up
Sat. Nov. 22
Girl Scout Troop 2033, 8:30am - 1pm, PC dn

Mass Servers

Week of Nov. 17 - Nov. 23
8:00 AM Tues & Thur - J. Peterson, Jessica Pifer
7:00 PM Tues & - Sean Toebben, Megan Riggs
8:00 AM Sat
5:00 PM SAT - Lauren Eckenrod, Lisa Corsale
7:00 AM SUN - Steve Wichmer, Lindsay Sanders
8:30 AM SUN - Curtis Chaplin, Steve Sweet
10:00 AM SUN - Patrick Keevil, Joe Roth

11:30 AM SUN - Adam Hanks, Jennifer Specker

CHRISTMAS COOKIES

How about a gift-wrapped tray of cookies as a Christmas 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 met this past Tuesday to further refine the plans for the new parish center. We must determine the amount of debt we can realistically finance and then petition the archdiocese for a loan.

I C Tomorrow

520 Pledges as of 11-11-97

Amount Pledged: $885,185.00
Amount Received: $568,855,80
A New Parish Center is Coming

PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT

July 1 - September 30, 1997

INCOME
Sunday Offerings................................$96,412.96
Donations....................................... 250.00
Rent............................................ 886.00
Picnic.......................................... 29,786.75
Interest........................................ 258.52
Other........................................... 4,120.25
I.C. TOMORROW................................... 73,996.12

Total Income............................. $205,710.60

EXPENSES
Salaries........................................ 17,845.76
Payroll taxes & Benefits........................ 4,217.25
Household expenses.............................. 902.51
Holy Child School Subsidy....................... 38,623.24
Arch High School Assessment..................... 3,000.00
Utilities....................................... 6,903.03
Electric................ 5,453.83
Gas..................... 413.34
Water................... 262.56
Phone................... 256.81
Trash................... 332.78
Sewer................... 183.71
Liturgical Supplies............................. 1,360.35
Office Expenses................................. 3,706.75
Holy Child School Supplies & Maintenance........ 162.60
Parish Maintenance.............................. 245.76
Grounds Care (Parking Lot Seal)................. 2,903.20
St. Louis Review................................ 6,000.00
St. Vincent De Paul Tithe....................... 624.25
Insurance....................................... 5,726.00
Picnic Expenses................................. 11,051.01
Licenses........................................ 70.00
Miscellaneous................................... 2,839.24
I.C. TOMORROW................................... 3,630.00

Total Expenses.......................... $109,810.95

HOLY CHILD SCHOOL HOLIDAY RAFFLE

Raffle tickets should be place in an envelope marked "HOLIDAY RAFFLE". Drawing will be December 5th.

BOY SCOUT TROOP #419 FUND RAISER

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast

Sunday, Nov. 16th at ST. DAVID'S CHURCH

After 7:00, 8:30 and 10:00 am Masses

Adults $3.50, Child $2.50, Family $10:00

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Friday, Nov 21 & Sat Nov. 22

At St. John's Lutheran School, 3511 Jeffco Boulevard.
Christmas gifts, crafts & handmade quilts! Sponsored by Mary-Martha Circle and Ladies Aid.

ARNOLD COMMUNITY ANGEL NETWORK
LET'S HELP GIVE RYAN KAMER A CHANCE!

A Town Hall Meeting will be held at Rickman Auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 19th at 7:30 pm. for Ryan who needs multiple organ transplants. Donations for Ryan can be sent to: First Bank/Ryan Kamer Fund, 3850 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, MO 63010.

Full-time baby sitter needed for a new-born infant: call Jean at 464-7098

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN November 16, 1997