Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
November 23, 1997

FRIAR'S MIND

The latest crisis in the Persian Gulf reminds us of how terrible the situation is in the Near East. The continuing standoff in Israel, Bosnia and Northern Ireland, and the terrible economic problems in Russia make us very glad we are not there. Living in America, we are incredibly fortunate.

God has been good to us, beyond our hopes and beyond our deserving. This week we offer thanks as a nation and a people. We offer thanks as a community and a parish. We offer thanks as a family.

We usually trace our Thanksgiving celebration back to the Plymouth Colony and the year 1621. Hispanic Americans claim the first Thanksgiving celebration in this country happened in 1589 near El Paso on the Rio Grande. It doesn't matter which we would like to look back to. They both were typical of times when people were more religious and more pious. They weren't ashamed to acknowledge publicly that their good fortune was God's gift, not just luck.

That's what we need to do. And we have a lot more reason. May our Thanksgiving dinner be a foretaste of the eternal banquet in God's kingdom. And may our gratitude be the beginning of an eternal prayer of thanks in heaven.

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

ARCHDIOCESAN ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS, SHARING OUR HOPE

Our parish goal is $200,471.00. Our pledges to date total $111.907.00, 55.8% of our goal.

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.

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.

MEMORY BOOK OF DECEASED

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

NEW PARISH CENTER - I.C. TOMORROW

The building committee met last Tuesday with the architects, the mechanical and the electrical engineers to refine plans for the new parish center. If we incorporate all our present plans in the building, the cost will be $2,200,000. We must now determine, in view of the amount we have on hand and our projected income, the amount and schedule of debt we can realistically finance.

I C Tomorrow

520 Pledges as of 11-17-97
Amount Pledged: $885,185.00
Amount Received: $570,555,68
A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Mon. Nov 24 - Weekday
(Dan 1:1-6; Lk 21:1-4)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Roy Sippel
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Leo B. Werne IV
Tue. Nov 25 - Weekday
(Dan 2:31-45; Lk 21:5-11)
8:00 a.m. Emil Ziegler Family
7:00 p.m. Leann Schneider
Wed. Nov 26 - St. Leonard of Port Maurice
(Dan 5:23-28; Lk 21:12-19)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Anthony Klavon
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Bernard & Clara Schandler Fam.
Thr. Nov 27 - THANKSGIVING DAY
(Sir 50:22-24; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19)
9:00 a.m. In Mem. of Severin Altepeter
Fri. Nov 28 - St. James of the March
(Dan 7:2-14; Lk 21:29-33)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Mamie Tefara
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Nov 29 - All Saint of the Seraphic Order
(Sir 44: 10-15; Mk 10:17-21)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Margarethe Staggenborg
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Helen Daniels
Sun. Nov 30 - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
(Jer 33:14-16; 1 Thes 3:12-4:2; Lk 21:25-28)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Joseph Schierhoff
8:30 a.m. People of the Parish
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of John Deschaseaux
11:30 a.m. Priest's Intention

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Nov. 29
5:00 p.m. Dick & Barb Schaumburg, Florence Naes
Sun. Nov. 30
7:00 a.m. Carole Betz, Pat Knott, Joyce Ott
8:30 a.m. Ralph & Mary Ann Sipple, Sue Steidle
10:00 a.m. Greg & Pat Wise, Bobbie Courtin, Al Grossius,
Jon Zimmermann
11:30 a.m. Jane Williams, Stanley & Rosemarie Leach,
Marge Kenney, Mary Lacy

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Nov. 29
5:00 p.m. Mike Moore & Mary Lynn Schmidt
Sun. Nov. 30
7:00 a.m. Matt Mayer & Steve Ott
8:30 a.m. Barb & Ken Weldele
10:00 a.m. Duke Redd & Greg Wise
11:30 a.m. Rose Metzger & Bob Venker

Heavenly Dusters

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

Banns of Matrimony

III - Regina Largent & David Hermann

OUR LADY'S SODALITY
CHRISTMAS PARTY

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

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult$6,305.38
Youth 18.41
Miscellaneous (Loose $) 535.16
Parish Improvement5.00
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,863.95

(Envelopes: 329 adult, 36 youth)

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow $ 1,699.88
All Saints 28.00
Retirement for Religious 40.00
Campaign for Human Development 103.00

STEWARDSHIP The kingdom of Christ the King is one of justice, peace and love, in which we are His stewards of our time, talent and treasure.

Bulletin Board

Mon. Nov. 24
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Nov. 25
Baptism Class, 7:30 - 9 pm, PC up
Wolf Cub Pack #419, 3 pm, PC up
Wed. Nov. 26
Boy Scout Troop #419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #274, 3-4:30 pm, PC up
Choir Practice - 7pm in Church
Quilting 9 am - 3 pm, Convent Basement
Thur. Nov. 27
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up

Mass Servers

Week of Nov. 24 - Nov. 30
8:00 AM Tues & Thur - Meghan Engel, Amanda Emnett
7:00 PM Tues & - Kyle Robinson, Azucena Patterson
8:00 AM Sat
5:00 PM SAT - Kevin Jones, T. J. Melscheimer
7:00 AM SUN - Katie Lehmkuhl, Sam Rudolph
8:30 AM SUN - Eric & Sean Seed
10:00 AM SUN - Chad & Shaun Cape
11:30 AM SUN - Dan Peterson, David Henrion

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 - 296-2157. They will be ready for pick up Dec. 6th & 7th. Any baking ingredients greatly appreciated - just leave in closet in back of church or at the Friary.

RESPECT LIFE

Rep. Henry Hyde, (R/IL), addressed to Mother Teresa words that are a challenge to all Americans: "You believe that the goodness of a society is measured by the way in which it treats the most helpless and vulnerable of its members, especially the unborn. You have lived that belief, and you have challenged us to make that truth a living part of the fabric of our democracy."

MEN'S CLUB BARBECUE CARRY-OUT

CHICKEN AND PORK STEAKS
Sunday, December 7th,
Noon to 6:00 pm - $5.00 a plate

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS NEXT WEEKEND

Elections to the parish council will be conducted at all the Masses next weekend. The nominees are:

Lorraine Becker
Cookie Prindiville
Bob Butler
Karen Rode
Jim Kargus
Susan Tesson

Vote for four. Profiles in the vestibule.

ADVENT PRAYER BOOKLETS

Advent Booklets with a daily meditation are available in the back of church. One per family, please.

AVON FUND RAISER

Delivery is this weekend November 22nd and 23rd.

HOLY CHILD SCHOOL HOLIDAY RAFFLE

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

BREAKFAST & PICTURES WITH SANTA

Saturday, December 13th - 8:30 am or 11:00 am
Knights of Columbus Hall, 1623 Jeffco Blvd.
$3.00 for adults $2.00 for Children
Call Mary 296-7094 or LaVerne - 296-7418

ADVENT COFFEE, DONUTS, & JUICE

Each Advent Sunday from 7:30 to ll:00 am the Catholic Knights will serve a complimentary continental breakfast to parishioners in the parish hall. Come and join us.

SANTA AT ST. ROSE IN DESOTO

St. Rose Home and School will sponsor breakfast and pictures with Santa, along with games, crafts, etc. Saturday, Dec. 6,

BIRTHRIGHT QUILT RAFFLE

Birthright of Hillsboro is sponsoring a quilt raffle in place of its annual Dinner/Auction. Chances for $1.00 @ (6 for $5) are available after Mass through December 7 or by contacting Betty Ziegler at 296-7811. The mothers and children helped by Birthright thank you.

SH-BOOM DANCE - VIANNEY HIGH SCHOOL

January 17, 1998, 8pm-12 $17.50 per person, must be 21. Call Rita at 843-6831 for information.

KING'S HOUSE RETREAT CENTER

January 2-3, 1998 - A day and a half retreat on Contemplative Prayer for lay people, religious and clergy

January 28, 1998 - Spirituality of the Rhythms of Life.

NOTE: Deadline for next week's (Nov 30) bulletin is noon on Monday, November 24.

Part-time maintenance needed for small apartment complex in Arnold. Call Jan Nitcher 296-5933

Full-time baby sitter needed for a new-born infant, Call Jean at 464-7098

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