Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
November 30, 1997

FRIAR'S MIND

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Today is the first Sunday of Advent. "Advent" means "coming." The season of Advent is a time of waiting for the coming of the Lord. So what are you waiting for?

The obvious answer would be "Christmas." Advent is the liturgical season to prepare for the celebration of Christmas. Yet Christmas is not the commemoration of the birth of Christ as an historical event, but as a saving event. The proper celebration of Advent and Christmas is itself a saving event, a moment of grace, which brings about the coming of Christ into our hearts. That is one thing we are waiting for.

Since the coming of Christ in the flesh is primarily a saving event, and salvation will be complete only at the final coming of Christ, Advent is a time of waiting not only for the Birth of Christ, but also for his Second Coming in power and majesty at the end of time. That is something else we are waiting for.

Christ has come once; He will come again. Indeed He has never left, but is continuously present in His Church. For this reason, Advent is a celebration of His first coming, His presence now in the midst of the Church, and anticipation of His final coming when he will complete the work of Redemption.

Advent has a past, a present and a future. We are waiting now in the "time between." Between the past historical Christmas and the future Second Coming of Christ His present coming in grace is constantly taking place. The church not only prepares to welcome Him at Christmas or to greet him at the end of time. It rejoices that the Lord is now in our midst. We await his coming today.

During Advent we are to "prepare the way of the Lord." We best recall his coming on the first Christmas and await his second Coming by living the mystery of Christ in the present. By faith He is reborn in our hearts.

So what are you waiting for?
Frs. Earl & Gilmary

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Monday, December 8

Holyday of Obligation Mass Schedule

Sunday, December 7 - 7:00 pm

Monday, December 8 - 6:00 & 9:00 am; 7:00 pm

NEW PARISH CENTER - I.C. TOMORROW

The building committee is now wrestling with the design versus the cost of 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 of debt we can realistically finance. This will also affect the schedule for construction and retiring the debt.

I C Tomorrow

520 Pledges as of 11-23-97

Amount Pledged: $885,185.00

Amount Received: $572,202.68

A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Mon. Dec 1 - Advent Weekday
(Is 2:1-5; Mt 8:5-11)
7:00 a.m. Special Intention Steven Lewis
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Walter Ems
Tue. Dec 2 - Advent Weekday
(Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24)
8:00 a.m. Emil Meyer Family
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Frank Hellweg
Wed. Dec 3 - St. Francis Xavier
(Is 25:6-10; Mt 15:29-37)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Casimir Mickunas
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Jo Ann Vaughan
Thr. Dec 4 - Advent Weekday
(Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:24-27)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Robert & Rose Browning
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Clarence Kehrt
Fri. Dec 5 - Advent Weekday
(Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31)
7:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Richard Hanks
Sat. Dec 6 - St. Nicholas
(Is 30:190-26; Mt 9:35-10:8)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Amanda Smith
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Louise Buchheit
Sun. Dec 7 - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
(Baruch 5:1-9; Phil 1:4-11; Lk 3:1-6)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Anna C. Schierhoff
8:30 a.m. Priest's Intention
10:00 a.m. The Joseph & Theresa Ziegler Family
11:30 a.m. People of the Parish

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Dec. 6
5:00 p.m. Becky Fouts, Jeanette Kouba, Libbie Brundick Marti Rutherford
Sun. Dec. 7
7:00 a.m. Joe & Sadie Wingbermuehle, Mary Baechle
8:30 a.m. Sue Steidle, Mark& Barb Weldele
10:00 a.m. Al Grossius, Bobbie Courtin, John Harper, Jackie Redd, Rich Lifka
11:30 a.m. Theresa Coleman, Rose & Jack Metzger, Gerri Frenzel and Sue Dugan

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Dec. 6
5:00 p.m. Mike Moore & Mary Lynn Schmidt
Sun. Dec. 7
7:00 a.m. Cindy Ziegler & Ron Baechle
8:30 a.m. Sue Steidle & Bob Butler
10:00 a.m. Sheila White & Christine Lifka
11:30 a.m. Francine Fitzgerald & Jane Williams

Heavenly Dusters

Tue. Dec. 2- Marcella Ziegler, Violet Telgmann, Kathleen Rhymer, Mary Cracchioco

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS THIS WEEKEND

Elections to the parish council will be conducted at all the Masses this weekend. The nominees are:
Lorraine Becker Cookie Prindiville
Bob Butler Karen Rode
Jim Kargus Susan Tesson

Vote for four. Profiles are in the vestibule.

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult$6,131.31
Youth 45.31
Miscellaneous (Loose $) 605.15
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,781.77

(Envelopes: 359 adult, 45 youth)

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow $ 1,647.00
Human Development 465.00
Retirement for Religious 25.00
Miscellaneous 20.00

STEWARDSHIPAdvent is a season of stewardship when we prepare the gifts of our time, talent and treasure to bring about the rebirth of Christ in our hearts.

Bulletin Board

Sun. Nov. 30
C K of A Donuts & Coffee, PC Dn
Mon. Dec. 1
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Dec. 2
Brownie Troop #2128, 3-5 pm, PC dn
Brownie Troop #3721, 6:30 - 8 pm, PC up

LADIES SODALITY MTG

, 7:30 PM, PC dn
Wed. Dec. 3
Boy Scout Troop #419, 7-8:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #1982, 3 - 4:30 pm, , PC up
Choir Practice - 7pm in Church
Girl Scout Troop #2033, 3-5pm, PC dn
Quilting 9 am - 3 pm, Convent Basement
Thur. Dec. 4
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Junior Troop #116, 3-5pm, PC up
Fri. Dec. 5
ADORATION - All Day in Church
Girl Scout Mtg, After School till 9pm, PC dn
Sat. Dec. 6
Pro-Life Mtg, 11 am, PC up

Mass Servers

Week of Dec. 1 - Dec. 7
8:00 AM Tues & Thur - A. Patterson, M. Pfaender
7:00 PM Tues & - S. Hanks, J. Pifer
8:00 AM Sat
5:00 PM SAT - Carlo & Danielle Manaois
7:00 AM SUN - Matt & Andy Mayer
8:30 AM SUN - J. Van Etten, A. Baechle
10:00 AM SUN - Kyle & Grant Prindiville
11:30 AM SUN - Julie & Thomas Jansen

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION

Today is the fifth Sunday of the month when all of the loose collection goes to the St. Vincent de Paul Society to help the needy in our area. In this season of sharing, remember the good work of our St. Vincent de Paul Society.

OUR LADY'S SODALITY

CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Cookie Sale, December 6 & 7. We need lots of cookies as we have increasing number of orders to fill. Bring your cookies to the Parish Center, Saturday. December 6, between 9:00 am and noon. For orders call 296-2157.

ADVENT COFFEE, DONUTS, & JUICE

Today and each Sunday of Advent from 7:30 to ll:00 am the Catholic Knights will serve a complimentary continental breakfast in the parish hall. Join us.

ADVENT PRAYER BOOKLETS

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

FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Adoration of the Eucharist following the 8:00 am Mass this Friday, December 5, until 7:00 am Saturday, December 6.

HOLY CHILD SCHOOL HOLIDAY RAFFLE

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

MEN'S CLUB BARBECUE CARRY-OUT

CHICKEN AND PORK STEAKS

Sunday, December 7th,

Noon to 6:00 pm - $5.00 a plate

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.

OUR LADY'S SODALITY
CHRISTMAS PARTY

Next 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

ARCHDIOCESAN ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS, SHARING OUR HOPE

Our parish goal is $200,471.00. Our pledges to date total $112.157.00, 56% of our goal.
You can still make a gift. Forms are available in church and at the parish office.

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

K of C Pope John XXIII Council

Will celebrate Mass and Communion together this Sunday, November 30 to honor all of our deceased members. We will meet in foyer of St. David's at 8:50 am and go in procession for the 9 am Mass. Breakfast will be served at Amy J.'s, 709 Jeffco Blvd. following the Mass at a flat rate charge.

SANTA AT ST. ROSE IN DESOTO

Breakfast and pictures with Santa, along with games & crafts, Saturday, Dec. 6. FRIED CHICKEN DINNER Sunday, December 7, 11:00am - 3:00pm. at St. Rose in Desoto.

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN November 30, 1997