Immaculate Conception Parish, Arnold, MO

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
December 7, 1997

FRIAR'S MIND

Tomorrow we celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception. It's a great feast for the entire Church, but very special for us, our paternal feast. So as we honor the sinless mother of the Lord, we also reflect on our parish.

This is a special time for our parish, a time of transition and adjustment. Ever since the centenary celebration of the church, we have been working toward a new parish center. By now we all know what an enormous project it is. A committee has been meeting regularly to carefully plan every detail and to make necessary decisions. This committee deserves our gratitude and support.

Everyone of us is a part of this long-term project. When you put your money into something like this, you're in. So it is a commitment made by all of us. When the building is finally built, it will have so many functions that it will benefit all of us.

Being committed to a material building reminds us that we are likewise committed to building up the parish family, the people who comprise our community. This parish is lucky to have generous volunteers in so many different areas of work and service. Each one contributes in a special way.

May the prayers of Immaculate Mary bring a blessing upon each one of them. May our parish and all of our families always be in Mary's care.

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

This 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

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.

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS

The following were elected to the parish council last weekend: Lorraine Becker, Bob Butler, Jim Kargus, and Cookie Prindiville. We welcome them to the council and we thank all who generously offered to serve as candidates. The retiring members of the council are: Bob Connolley, Carol Otec, Mark Weldele and Brenda Zimmermann. Their faithful service to the parish is greatly appreciated.

PUT I.C. TOMORROW ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST

If you are looking for a good cause to support this season of giving, our new parish center is an investment in the future. Perhaps your year-end accounting offers an opportunity to make a generous gift. Our new parish center will be a gift that keeps on giving for generations to come.

I C Tomorrow

520 Pledges as of 12-2-97

Amount Pledged: $885,185.00

Amount Received: $575,689.68

A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Sun. Dec 7 - VIGIL OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Mildred Kohler
Mon. Dec 8 - SOLEMNITY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
(Gen 3:9-15; Eph 1:3-12; Lk 1:26-38)
6:00 a.m. In Mem. of Marie Sanders
9:00 a.m. People of the Parish
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Milton H. Boehner Tue. Dec 9 - Advent Weekday
(Is 40:1-11; Mt 18:12-14)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Severin Altepeter
7:00 p.m. In Mem. of Carol (Horst) Schilling
Wed. Dec 10 - Advent Weekday
(Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Edward Miller
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Clarence Ziegler
Thr. Dec 11 - Advent Weekday
(Is 41:13-20; Mt 11:11-15)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Wm. S. (Billy) Wingbermuehle
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Hilary Schulte
Fri. Dec 12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe
(Rev 11:19-12:6; Lk 1:26-38)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Arlene Siebert
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Dec 13 - St. Lucy
(Sir 48:1-1; Mt 17:10-13)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Gladys (Mickey) Hopkins
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Helen Daniels
Sun. Dec 14 - THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
(Zep 3:14-18; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Shirley Vogel
8:30 a.m. Priest's Intention
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Cecilia Berner
11:30 a.m. People of the Parish

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Dec. 13
5:00 p.m. Charles Meyer, Charles Carnago, Joe & Betty Nahlik
Sun. Dec. 14
7:00 a.m. Carole Betz, Joyce Ott, Max Peterson
8:30 a.m. Jim Blume, Allen Unterreiner, J.Kargus, C. Otec
10:00 a.m. Bill Bell, Greg & Pat Wise, S. White, C. Deters
11:30 a.m. Marge Kenney, Jane Williams, Mary Lacy

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Dec. 13
5:00 p.m. Evelyn Timmerman & Sue Steidle
Sun. Dec. 14
7:00 a.m. Don Betz & Ron Betz
8:30 a.m. Kathleen Connoley & Max/Maureen Peterson
10:00 a.m. Tony Lee & Don Deters
11:30 a.m. Mary Kampschroder & Bob Venker

Heavenly Dusters

Fri. Dec. 12- Wilma Ziegler, Bill & Rosemarie Ziegler, Zellma Zoellner, Tarri Brown

NOVEMBER HOLY CHILD ENDOWMENT WINNERS

John & Elizabeth Zulto - Congratulations!

NATIONAL NIGHT OF PRAYER FOR LIFE

Tuesday, December 9, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

All parishioners are invited to an evening of prayer for life, beginning with Mass at 7:00 pm and continuing with a Eucharistic Vigil until 10:00 pm. Please join us in prayer for the unborn, the sick and aging. Sign-up sheets are in the back of church,

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult $6,519.00
Youth 28.23
Miscellaneous (Loose $) 703.52
TOTAL............7,250.75
(Envelopes: 323 adult, 36 youth)

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow $ 1,635.00
Human Development 37.00
Retirement for Religious 40.00
Miscellaneous 35.00
Christmas 40.00

STEWARDSHIP The Immaculate Conception celebrates Mary's freedom of sin, freedom from all forms of selfishness, the perfect model of stewardship.

Bulletin Board

Mon. Dec. 8
Finance Committee, 7:30 pm, Friary
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Dec. 9
Adoration - Pro-Life, 7 - 10 pm, In Church
Baptism Class, 7:30 - 9:00 pm, PC up
Wolf Cub Pack #419, 3pm, PC up
Soccer/Volley Ball Uniform Return, 6:30-8pm, Uniform Room, North End of Bus Garage
Wed. Dec. 10
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. Dec. 11
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Brownie Troop #274, 3-4:30 pm, PC up
Cubs Scouts, 3-5pm, PC dn
CYC Card Night, 7-9pm, PC dn
Fri. Dec. 12
Cub Scouts, 6:30 - 9 pm, PC dn

Mass Servers

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
12/7 - 7:00 pm SUN Stephanie Toebben, Davin Agnew Matt Mayer
12/8 - 6:00 AM MON Kevin Jones, Steve Sweet
- 9:00 AM MON Kristina Schimmer, Lindsay Sanders
- 7:00 PM MON Shaun & Chadd Cape
Week of Dec. 8 - Dec. 14
7:00 AM TUES & THURS. - Megan Riggs, Angela Schimmer
8:00 AM SAT - Aimie Keener, Jonathan Peterson
5:00 PM SAT - Eric & Sean Seed
7:00 AM SUN - Steve Wichmer, Meghan Engel
8:30 AM SUN - Jessie & Elizabeth Stetina
10:00 AM SUN - Eddie Haar, Sam Rudolph
11:30 AM SUN - T. J. Melschiemer, Rebecca Throm

SODALITY COOKIE SALES THIS WEEKEND

Cookie Sale, December 6 & 7. Wonderful gifts and delicious treats for holiday parties. After all Sunday Masses.

CHILDREN'S CHOIR FOR CHRISTMAS

All school age children who are able to act appropriately in Mass are invited to sing in the choir. Practices will be every Monday until Christmas, (i.e., Dec. 8, 15, & 22) from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in Church. Call Julie Engel at 296-5159 or Cheryl Schulze at 631-0330 for further information.

CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL PLANTS

You can help beautify our Church for Christmas by donating poinsettias in memory of your dear departed. A donation of $7.00 for a small plant and/or $10.00 for the large plant. One name per plant, please. Forms should be returned to the Friary as soon as possible. Name of Person(s) to be memorialized (please print):

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ADVENT PRAYER BOOKLETS

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

THANK YOU "I C TOMORROW" BINGO

I.C. Tomorrow Bingo has given another $12,000.00 toward our new parish center. This brings their total to $96,000.00! Volunteer workers are still welcome. Call Bob Little at 296-9191, or Evelyn Webelhuth at 287-6210.

MEN'S CLUB BARBECUE CARRY-OUT

CHICKEN AND PORK STEAKS - $5.00 a plate

This Sunday, December 7th, Noon to 6:00 pm

BIRTHRIGHT QUILT RAFFLE

Birthright of Hillsboro is sponsoring a quilt raffle. Chances for $1.00 @ (6 for $5) are available after Mass or by contacting Betty Ziegler at 296-7811.

SODALITY CHRISTMAS PARTY

This Sunday, December 7, 4:00 pm

at Ponderosa on Richardson Road

All ladies of the parish are invited

R.S.V.P. 287-2294, 282-3046 or 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 available in church and at the parish office.

SOCCER & VOLLEYBALL UNIFORMS

Uniforms are to be turned in this Tuesday, December 9, 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Uniform Room, north end of bus garage or contact Mike Seed at 296-4942.

Msgr. Donald Sullivan will observe his 45th priestly anniversary on Dec 20. His address is: Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge Road, Normandy, MO 63121.

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

Dec. 7 - CHICKEN DINNER ST. ROSE OF LIMA in Desoto $6 Adults, $3 children - Carry-outs available.
Dec. 7 - CHRISTMAS BAZAAR St. Anthony's3005 High Ridge Blvd, Meat Shoot, Breakfast & Lunch Served.
Dec. 8 - BLOOD DRIVE - K of C Hall, 1623 Jeffco 3 - 7 pm For further information, call 296-7094.
Dec. 11 - CYC CARD NIGHT, Thursday, instead of Dec. 9th.

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN December 7, 1997