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110 Maryknoll Rd. Old Monroe, MO 636-661-5002
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SUNDAY OFFERING
Sunday, February 5, 2017 | Envelopes 151 Regular $8,407.00| Loose $254.00 Online Giving (13 givers) $455.00
Easter Flowers $25.00 | First Offering $10.00 | Life Line Coalition $10.00| St. Louis Review $60.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
A MESSAGE FROM FATHER RICH
ON LINE GIVING - A NEW WAY TO GIVE! Consider signing up for Online Giving through our new WeShare
program. Donating is simple, safe, and completely secure. You can donate weekly/monthly to our general collection as well as other second collections of interest to you. In addition, you have
the ability to make weekly/monthly donations to our St Vincent de Paul Society and our Immaculate Conception Adopt a Student
Program. Need help or have questions? Call the parish office (636.661.5002) today.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH MISSION
SAVE THE DATE! April 3,4,5 Don’t Miss Featured Speaker:
Michael Cumbie, Former Baptist and Evangelical Preacher Additional details coming soon!
CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE If you had your church directory photo taken and did not place a portrait order, please pick up your complimentary
8x10 in the back of church.
If you placed an order, your complimentary 8x10 was included in your order delivered to your address.
UPCOMING DIRECTORY PHOTO DATES
Didn’t get a chance to have your directory photo taken?
Additional signups for directory photos will take place
March 25-26 and April 1-2 after masses with directory
photo sessions taking place April 18– April 22.
UPCOMING CURSILLO WEEKENDS Mark your calendar to attend an enriching weekend!
Women’s Weekend: April 20-23 Men’s Weekend: March 30-April 2
Please contact Fr. Rich, Jeanette (314.650.5886) or anyone who
has gone on Cursillo. We will be happy to get you an application or answer any questions you might have.
You can also pick up additional literature the Cursillo weekend at the back of church.
Congratulations to Ryan and Keri Hohl who had their son Bennett Neal baptized here on
Sunday, February 5.
Congratulations to Eric and Paige Westhoff who had their daughter Eva Grace baptized here on
Sunday, February 5.
With no school this coming Friday due to parent-teacher
conferences, it is a good day for me to travel again down to
Charleston Missouri. As many of you know, when I was as-
signed to St. David in Arnold, I started doing prison ministry.
Six years ago I began visiting an individual who at that time was facing a death sentence for murder and was changed to
life without parole. Visiting hours are very limited and to
make it a worthwhile visit Mass will be at 6:00 a.m. on
Friday. Have a great week. Father Rich
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receive ICOM parish notifications, mass readings, prayers and many other great features.
Text the word APP to phone number 88202 or find it in the app store by searching “MyParishApp”.
Do you have notifications you want us to send out regarding parish happenings? Send it to us at [email protected]
8 -WEEK BIBLE STUDY SERIES Don’t miss out on the Ephesians Bible Study Series from Jeff Cavins. Discover what it means to be not just a son
or daughter of God, but an heir to all he has to give. This is a 8-week series the first 4 will be begin in Lent start-ing the week of 3/6/2017. Sign-up sheets are at the back of Church for anyone who wish to participate. Please sign up by this Sunday (February 12) so the study guides can
be ordered in time. Any questions, please contact Mary Johnson at 636.566.6302.
BAPTISMS
A Valentine Blessing for Married Couples: Thank you for this life together, for the gift of love, and the blessing of our marriage. We give you praise for the joy you've poured into our hearts through this love we share. Thank you for the contentment of family, and the happiness of our home. May we always treasure the experience of loving each other in this holy union. Help us to remain forever committed to our vows, those we made to each other, and to you, Lord. Let us always be a support to one another—a friend to listen and encourage, a refuge from the storm, and most importantly, a warrior in prayer. In Jesus Name, Amen
February 12, 2017
DEACON NEAL’S REFLECTION CORNER…
OUT AND ABOUT!
4-Man Euchre Tournament Saturday, February 18. 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall,
O’Fallon. 19th Annual M.C. Gentemann/Special Olympics. $10
per player. Keep your partner. For additional information contact
Dennis Henson at 314.540.1295
Women’s Retreat February 24-26. “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World”. Pallottine Renewal Center in Florissant, Missouri. Contact Melissa Leitman at 636.528.8219.
St Ann’s Sodality Quilt Social Bingo Saturday, February 25. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Bingo starts at 12:30 p.m. Lunch available. Holy Rosary Activity Center. Contact Barb Schneider with questions 636.456.3567.
Lions Euchre Tournament Saturday, February 25. 7:00 p.m. Legion Hall $10 per person. Keep your partner. Contact Bill Prinster at 636.661.5858
SDHS Middle School Trivia Night Friday, March 3. 7:00 p.m. –9:45 p.m. 6th - 8th grade students. St. Dominic High School Fallon Family Center. $10 per person/8 per table. Soda, water and 1 pizza per table. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Contact Shelley Lang at 636.300.1661/[email protected]
St. Dominic Trivia Night Saturday, March 4. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $160 per table of 8. Beer, soda and water provided. Prizes and Raffles. Contact Shelley Lang at 636.300.1661/[email protected]
St Paul Spring Quilt Social Saturday, March 4. Doors open at 11/Bingo starts at noon. St. Paul Knights of Columbus Hall. Refreshments available.
St Paul Parish Annual Breakfast Sunday, March 5. 7:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. All you can eat. St Paul Gym. $8.00 for Adults/$4.00 Children/Children under 5 free.
Annual Quilt Social Sunday, March 12. Doors open at noon/Social Starts at 1:00 p.m.
St Francis of Assisi Memorial Hall - Portage Des Sioux, Missouri.
20 games of bingo, quilt raffle, 50/50 raffle and more. Lunch, cake,
coffee, soda and beer available.
Women’s Retreat March 24-26. King’s House in Bellville, Illinois. Join us for a time of rest, renewal and spiritual nourishment. Contact Amy Schwent at 636.665.5057
Marriage Encounter Weekend April 21-23. Find out more or apply by calling: 314.649.7317 or go to www.stl-wwme.org
Singles Again Singles again is a support group for separated, divorced and wid-owed. Singles Again meets at St. Cletus Church the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:15 PM for their general meeting. St. Cletus is at 2705 Zumbehl Road, St. Charles, MO. Come and meet for friendship and support. All faiths are welcome. Contacts are Rick Pass 618-520-0966 ([email protected]) and Rose Kaiser 636-332-1959.. Di-vorced, Widowed to Transitioning Singleness “Care and Share” is now on one with Lee Schellert. Please contact him at 636-946-7782 for any questions.
Today’s Gospel is the third Sunday in a row that we have heard from Matthew, Chapter 5. Two weeks ago, we heard the beatitudes, last Sunday, Jesus said that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Today, Jesus tells us that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven. Then he talks about some behaviors that we should stay away from. 1. Don’t break the least of the commandments and don’t teach others to break them. 2. Don’t be angry with your brother. 3. Don’t look upon someone of the opposite sex lustfully. 4. Don’t swear at all; not by heaven, not earth, nor Jerusalem, nor your head. Let your “yes mean “yes” and your “no” mean “no”. These were just some of the things that he talked about. Jesus, with some of the these examples, tells us that we have to be careful with how we live our lives. We have to be examples of His love. Be the best version of ourselves that we can be. Rejoice and be glad. You have been
chosen to be the light of the world. - Deacon Neal P.S. The Knights of Columbus would like to thank all that came to the Consecration to the Holy Family prayer service last Monday. It was well attended and we hope that all experienced a deeper awareness of the power that each family has in their role in the Body of Christ. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!
“GREASE” TRIVIA NIGHT
Don’t miss this year’s Grease themed ICOM Trivia Night put on by
Home and School. Saturday, March 11.
ICOM Gymnasium. Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
$160 per table of 8. Beer, soda provided.
Call/email Tanika Busch at 314.713.4343/[email protected]
SCHOOL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! School registration is open for grades
Preschool through 8th grade.
Enrollment packets can be picked up in the school office.
Please contact the school office for information about our school.
636-665-5463| [email protected]
KNIGHT OF YEAR DINNER
& DANCE
Saturday, February 18
6:30 p.m. –11:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. |Old Monroe
KC Hall| $40 per couple
Includes dinner, drinks and entertain-
ment. Come and see what the Knights
do for your community! For tickets call
Keith Burkemper 314.570.4462 or Rich
Seigler 314.565.9263
BEYOND SUNDAY SCHOLARSHIPS
Beyond Sunday Scholarships are available to eligible families in our
parish, school, and/or PSR program. For more
information, please go to: http://rcfstl.org/beyond-sunday/
scholarships/ or contact our school office.
for additional details.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Monday, February 13, 2017 7:45 a.m. Peggy Kasteiner Tuesday, February 14, 2017 7:45 a.m. Robert and Leona Forbeck 73rd Anniversary Wednesday, February 15, 2017 7:45 a.m. Margaret Dreiseward Thursday, February 16, 2017 7:45 a.m. Daniel Ilgenfritz Friday, February 17, 2017 6:00 a.m. Norma Minor
Saturday, February 18, 2017 5:00 p.m. Laura Keeteman Sunday, February 19, 2017 8:00 a.m. Delores Hoelting 10:00 a.m. People of the Parish
LITURGICAL ROLES February 19, 2017
Lectors 5:00 p.m. Mary Ann Freise 8:00 a.m. Abby Rothweiler 10:00 a.m. Ellen Prendergast
Extraordinary Ministers 5:00 p.m. Bill Kaimann, Rita Kaimann, Maureen Kramer, Rhonda Lewis 8:00 a.m. Bill Prinster, Carol Prinster, Judy Tiller , Teri Vandiver 10:00 a.m. Sharon Mueller , Norman Martin, Peter Nicholl, Norma Padella
Servers 8:00 a.m. Tyler Martin & Maddy Gerholdt 10:00 a.m. Henry Gorski & Garrett Schneider
Ushers 8:00 a.m. Jeff Reller, Bill Westhoff, Steve Gnade, Kenny Gnade 10:00 a.m. Mark Dixon, Levi Bauer, Tom Wehde, Jeff Stark
Organists 5:00 p.m. Paula Veil 8:00 a.m. Karen Gnade 10:00 a.m. Jackie Meyers
Gift Bearers
5:00 p.m. Matt & Vicki Szarwinski 8:00 a.m. Tim & Carla Eggering 10:00 a.m. Tom & Sarah Wehde
110 Maryknoll Rd | Old Monroe, MO 63369 - Parish 636-661-5002 - Fax 636-665-5307 School 636-661-5156/636-665-5463 - Fax 636-665-5307: Website - www.icomparish.org
Mass Schedule: Weekdays: 7:45 a.m. First Saturday: 7:45 a.m. Saturdays: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Liturgy Sundays: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Holydays: 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Pastor: Rev. Rich Rath, 636-661-5002, [email protected] Deacon: Neal Westhoff, 636-661-5669,[email protected] Parish Office: [email protected] School Principal: Mrs. Janice Palmer, [email protected] St. Vincent De Paul—Immaculate Conception: 636-665-5307
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesday 8:30 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. Wednesday
PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS
Tuesdays after 7:45 a.m. Mass
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturdays: 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
First Saturday after 7:45 a.m. Mass
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Contact Rectory for arrangements.
Baptismal Prep Classes will be held the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Contact the rectory to sign up for class.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Contact Pastor at least six months in advance
ROSARY For Vocations, Fridays after 7:45 Mass.
For World Peace, First Saturdays after 7:45 a.m. Mass. Regular Bulletin Deadline –Wednesday 9:00 a.m.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK February 12, 2016 through February 18, 2017
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION (Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to Wednesday 7:30 a.m.)
“Come spend an hour with Me” Participants needed from 2:30 p.m. –3:30 p.m.
Participants are always welcome and needed to come and pray any hour. If you can cover an hour or are available to be a sub, please
call Barb 636.665.5482 or Bonnie 314.520.8599
Sunday: Sir 15:15-20/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34/1 Cor 2:6-10/Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25/Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21/Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10/Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22/Ps 116:12-15, 18-19/Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Gn 9:1-13/Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23/Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-15/Mk 8:34--9:1 Saturday: Heb 11:1-7/Ps 145:2-5, 10-11/Mk 9:2-13
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