IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BULLETIN
December 28, 1997

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FRIAR'S MIND

Here is one last look at 1997 in our parish before we turn the page and begin the Year of Our Lord 1998.

JAN - Beginning of the first year of a three year preparation for the millennium.

FEB - Our Parish establishes its Web Site on the Internet at WWW.Catholic-Forum.com

MAR - Pilgrimage Sunday to the church of one's baptism as preparation for the millennium.

APR - Ten Catechumens received into the church at the Easter Vigil

MAY - 112 Children receive First Solemn Communion; 64 confirmed at the Cathedral.

JUN - Fr. John Schmeidler is ordained a priest at St. Joseph Parish, Hays, Kansas.

JUL - 150th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of St. Louis; Parish Picnic a "red hot" success.

AUG - "I.C. Tomorrow" campaign reaches the half- million dollar mark in pledges received!

SEP - Archdiocesan Endowment Campaign, "Returning God's Gifts, Sharing Our Hope."

OCT - "Vocation Cross" visits our parish for a Day of Prayer for Vocations. St. Francis Day.

NOV - Pro-Life Banquet, Thanksgiving, Advent Begins

DEC - Parish Council Elections, Sodality Cookie Sale, Catholic Knights Advent Breakfasts.

We thank God for the blessings of this past year and ask his guidance on our efforts in 1998. Happy New Year!

Frs. Earl & Gilmary

New Years Day Masses

January 1 is the feast of Mary the Mother of God, a Holyday of Obligation. Mass Schedule:
December 31 - 5:00 pm
January 1 - 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 am

CATHOLIC CALENDARS FOR 1998

1998 Catholic Calendars are available in the back of church compliments of Heiligtag and Lang-Fendler Funeral Homes.

REMEMBER I.C. TOMORROW

As you complete your year-end accounting remember "I.C. Tomorrow." Perhaps you have the opportunity at this time 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 12-21-97

Amount Pledged: $885,185.00

Amount Received: $590,970.18

A New Parish Center is Coming

Mass Intentions

Mon. Dec 29 - Christmas Weekday
(1 Jn 2:3-11; Lk 2:22-35)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Edward Miller
Tue. Dec 30 - Christmas Weekday
(1 Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40)
8:00 a.m. Emil Ziegler Family
7:00 p.m. OLPH Devotions - NO MASS
Wed. Dec 31 - Christmas Weekday
(1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Lloyd Weldele
5:00 p.m. In Mem. of Helen Prindiville
Thr. Jan 1 - MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
(Num 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of Mary B. Ziegler
9:00 a.m. People of the Parish
11:00 a.m. In Mem. of Mary Engel
Fri. Jan 2 - Saints Basil & Gregory
(1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28)
8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Sat. Jan 3 - Weekday
(1 Jn 2:29-3:6; Ln 1:29-34)
8:00 a.m. In Mem. of Casimir Mickunas
5:00 p.m. Liv & Dec. Mem. of
Joseph & Theresa Ziegler Family
Sun. Jan 4 - THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
(Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-6; Mt 2:1-12)
7:00 a.m. In Mem. of James Foley
8:30 a.m. People of the Parish
10:00 a.m. In Mem. of Adele Wingbermuehle
11:30 a.m. Priest's Intention

NOTE Mass schedule this week.
First Saturday Devotions - Sat. Jan 3, 8:30 am, Queen of all Saints, 6603 Christopher, Oakville

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. Jan. 3
5:00 p.m. Becky Fouts, Jeanette Kouba, Libbie Brundick Marti Rutherford
Sun. Jan. 4
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 and Rich Lifka
11:30 a.m. Theresa Coleman, Rose & Jack Metzger, Gerri Frenzel, Sue Dugan

Commentators Lectors

Sat. Jan 3
5:00 p.m. Mike Moore, Mary Lynn Schmidt
Sun. Jan. 4
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. 30- Marcella Ziegler, Violet Telgmann, Kathleen Rhymer, Mary Cracchioco

SAINT LOUIS REVIEW

The Saint Louis Review is the official Catholic newspaper of our archdiocese. It offers the Catholic perspective on events here and around the world. The subscription rate is $16.00. The envelope in your packet may incorrectly have $12.00. Envelopes received with the paper itself have the correct price. In renewing your subscription please enclose $16.00.

Offering

Our grateful tithes to God last week:
Adult $6,58l.30
Youth 19.71
Misc. (Loose $) 658.70
TOTAL..............$7,257.71
(Envelopes: 384 adult, 33 youth)

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS:
I. C. Tomorrow $ 1,038.00
Feast of Immaculate Conception 45.00
Christmas & Solemnity of Mary 86.00
Seminary 40.00
Retirement Fund for Religious 20.00
Human Development Fund 5.00

STEWARDSHIP The New Year is an occasion to begin anew our Christian efforts in the stewardship of our time, talent and treasure.

Bulletin Board

Mon. Dec. 29
AA Mtg. 7:30 pm, PC up
Tue. Dec. 30
Girl Scouts, 6-8pm, PC up
Wed. Dec. 31
Quilting
Thr. Jan. 1
AA Mtg., 7:30 pm, PC up
Sat. Jan. 3
Pro-Life Mtg., 11am, PC up

Mass Servers

Week of Dec. 29 - Jan. 4
NEW YEAR'S EVE
5:00 PM - Grant & Kyle Prindiville

NEW YEAR'S DAY
7:00 AM - Matt & Andy Mayer
9:00 AM - Carlo & Danielle Manaois
11:00 AM - Julie & Thomas Jansen

SAT. 1/3
5:00 PM SAT - Katie Lehmkuhl, Dominic Bannister

SUN. 1/4
7:00 AM SUN - Steve Wichmer, Scott Ziegler
8:30 AM SUN - Jason Weldele, Arielle Keener
10:00 AM SUN - Jesse Stuart, Stacy Thome
11:30 AM SUN -Kelly Strecker, Courtney Kellogg

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

There will be Eucharistic adoration following the 8:00 am Mass this Friday, January 2, until 7:00 am Saturday, January 3. Begin the New Year with a hour with the Lord.

LATCH KEY FOR HOLY CHILD STUDENTS

Latch Key services are available before and after school both on full days and half days. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment at very reasonable rates. For further information call the school at 296-0055 or Ravina at 296-8623 for details.

PRAYER FOR THE MILLENNIUM

Christ, yesterday and today,

the beginning and the end.

the Alpha and the Omega.

All time belongs to Him, and all ages,

to Him be glory and power

through every age forever. Amen.

Thank You

I.C. Tomorrow Bingo has now given a total of $96,000.00 toward our new parish center! We are in need of people to work only one Sunday every other month. Please call Bob Little at 296-9191, or Evelyn Webelhuth at 287-6210 to volunteer.

THE SHARING TREE THANKS YOU

Gifts to the Sharing Tree totaled $3,618.00! Gift certificates and direct aid in this amount were given to needy families through the Food Pantry, the St. Vincent De Paul Society and Birthright. Your generosity enabled many to celebrate a more joyful Christmas. Thank you.

ARCHDIOCESAN CAMPAIGN

RETURNING GOD'S GIFTS, SHARING OUR HOPE

Our parish goal is $200,471.00. Our pledges now total $116.157.00, 58% of our goal. You can still make a gift. Forms are in church and the parish office.

CONGRATULATIONS!

To Dalton & Betty Grissom on celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary this Saturday, December 27, 1997.

THE STEPHAN MINISTRY

The Stephan Ministry is a lay ministry of Caring. Candidates learn skills and develop talents for bringing Christ's healing love to people who are grieving, depressed, or experiencing other stresses. The Pastoral Care Department of St. Anthony's Medical Center will begin training on February 5, 1998. If you feel called to this ministry, call 525-1999 and ask for Ken Jacobs or Rita McShea.

I.C. MEN'S WEEKEND RETREAT

The Men's weekend retreat will be on the weekend of January 30, concluding Sunday afternoon, February 1, 1998.

The family is truly a gift and a commitment for the individual and for life, as well as the hope of humanity.
--Pope John Paul II

On the Feast of the Holy Family, rededicate your family to the Lord. A Marriage Encounter Weekend can keep your family united with the Lord. Call 314-469-7317 for the 1998 weekend dates.

Bulletin deadline

Monday, December 29, for the January 4 bulletin.

Happy New Year

-- SUN., Jan 4th - Chicken Dinner ST. ROSE OF LIMA, Desoto - 11am - 3pm, $6.00 Adults, $3.00 Children.
-- CHILD CARE in my home, full or part time. Call Midge 464-7550.
-- WANTED - lady to do light housekeeping and some shopping Call 296-5647.
-- WANTED- Female part-time live-in, 2 or 3 days a week, in Affton. For details call Brad Buchek at 296-9086.
-- BUY, SELL & REPAIR lawn mowers Also car engine repairs. Call 296-3222.

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