Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017

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1 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, Maryknoll Road, Old Monroe, MASS SCHEDULE: Weekdays:... 7:45 am First Saturday:... 7:45 am Saturdays...5:00 pm (vigil) Sundays...8:00 am and 10:00 am Holy Days... As announced CONTACT US PARISH: Phone: (636) Fax: (636) SCHOOL : Phone:(636) ; (636) Fax: (636) PARISH STAFF: Pastor: Rev. Rich Rath Phone: (636) frrich@icomparish.org Deacon: Neal Westhoff Phone: (636) nealrwesthoff@centurytel.net Parish Secretary: Karla Perez Phone: (636) parish@icomparish.org School Principal: Mrs. Janice Palmer Phone:(636) ; (636) jpalmer@icomparish.org Fax: (636) School Secretary: Mrs. Linda Henke lhenke@icomparish.org St. Vincent De Paul - ICOM Phone: (636) (636) parish@icomparish.org

2 Immaculate Conception A MESSAGE FROM FATHER RICH Several weeks ago, I was approached about how poor the lighting in the gym was getting. Several of the fixtures are not working and a conversation began about how to correct the situation. A meeting was held with Jeff Hakenewerth concerning how to correct the situation. Jeff informed me that Ameren has an incentive program on to reduce energy costs by replacing bulbs and fixtures. During this conversation. Jeff also brought up the possibility of changing the fluorescent bulbs in the school to LED lighting. Jeff met with the Finance Committee and Athletic Association and showed us how much energy costs we would save by making the change. Based on the estimated hours the lights are used the savings are tremendous. It is estimated that after our cost of replacing the bulbs in the school, we would make the money back after 10 months for the school and in two years for the gym. The total savings would be over $4600 a year. The Finance Committee recommended that we make this improvement and since there was money left in the Brunnert gift for the school, to use that to fund this project. At the Parish Council last week they agreed and so we are proceeding in getting the paperwork together to accomplish this endeavor. Also over the next three weeks the Archdiocese has asked that we take mass counts at all Sunday masses to help in their long term strategic planning for the Archdiocese, so if you see the ushers counting that is what they are doing. God Bless, ~ Father Rich STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Week ending October 15, 2017 Sunday Offering $5825 Loose $216 Adopt-A-Student $70 Permanent Deaconate $95 Online Giving $1310 Thank you for your continued generosity and support! A note regarding Weekly Offering Envelopes Just a helpful note to remind you to check your envelopes when using them each Sunday. There are times when there is a Special Collection Sunday which an envelope has been provided for in your monthly batch. These Special Collection envelopes are usually found 1st before the General Fund envelope in your stack. They may (or may not) have something on the flap or on the back side indicating which Special Collection it is for. Please make sure you flip over your envelope to the front side to ensure that you know that you are either giving to the General Parish Fund or the Special Collection for the week. Thank you for your continued generosity to our parish fund as well as to the variety of needs throughout our Archdiocese, our country, and our world! You make a difference! October is Respect Life Month Old Monroe Archdiocesan Pro-Life Convention Oct. 22, Sunday 11:30-4:30 St. Charles Convention Center. Mass available at 9:30 am. Speaker & workshop info in the literature rack in Church. For more info or reservations, call Carol Naming and Commendation Mass Oct. 28, Saturday 8:00am St. Peters Parish, St. Charles. A moving mass and ceremony for anyone to commend a child lost before birth for any reason: miscarriage, stillborn or abortion. Call the Respect Life office to request a commendation certificate Please call Bonnie for additional info on these Your prayers, fasting and action DO make a difference! Ladies CURSILLO weekend November 2-5 If you are interested in making a Cursillo weekend in Quincy, please see the information in the back of church or contact Fr Rich, Neal Westhoff or Jeanette Robertson for an application. These weekends offer so much to all who attend! Think about it ladies. We will let you know the dates for 2018 real soon! United in Marriage Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. John Lee. Ellyse Schwent & John Lee were united in Holy Matrimony this weekend Please pray for them as they begin their lives together as one. IN YOUR PRAYERS Please pray for all who have died especially Mary Viemond, mother of Debbie Eggering. May all rest in the peace of Christ Poinsettia Sales to help fund Pro-Life Trip Contact an 8th to order your poinsettias. Orders due: Mon, November 20 Delivery dates: Fri, Dec 1 & Mon, Dec 18 Questions, contact Gina Hoeckelmann or Jordan Martin Thank you for your constant and generous support to the St. Vincent de Paul Society and their endeavors. When making a donation by check please make it out to S t. V i n c e n t d e P a u l S o c i e t y. Many Thanks!

3 Immaculate Conception DEACON NEAL S REFLECTION CORNER This past Tuesday was the feast day of St. Ignatius of Antioch. He was a great bishop and martyr of the Church of the early Church. Which reminds me of how so many converts that teach on Catholic radio were drawn to the Church by studying the writings of the early Church Fathers. One writing that I'd like to recommend is the First Apology of St. Justin Martyr. It is an explanation of how the early Church worshipped. It looks kind of familiar. Maybe look up St. Ignatius or St. Polycarp. There's some great writings there too. God bless Deacon Neal Knights of Columbus General Meeting Thursday, October 26th Rosary begins at 7:15pm. Meeting starts at 7:30pm Breakfast! Sunday, October 29th 7:30am - 11:30am Any Knights available to help with breakfast are asked to assist in preparing and serving. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Ladies Sodality Gathering Our next gathering is: Wednesday, October 25 6:30 Picnic Hall basement Old Monroe Contact Nancy Rottger for more info at (636) Ephesians Bible Study Series By Jeff Cavins The last 4 sessions of the Ephesians Bible Study Series from Jeff Cavins will start Thursday, October 26th. There will be an evening session at 7pm. It is located in the meeting room in the new addition to the school. There will also be a day session and Mary will be contacting those interested where and when it will be held. Any questions, please contact Mary Johnson at New Cougar Travel Trip Orlando and Cocoa Beach, Jan27-Feb 4. Admission to the Holy Land Experience, Exploration Tower, Cocoa Beach, Gatorland, Bok Tower Gardens. More info contact Jean Folwarczny heavenlythreads@gmail.com or ICOM SCHOOL HAPPENINGS Monthly Virtue Reverence God is not greater if you REVERENCE Him, but you are greater if you serve Him ~St. Augustine Oct 23 (Mon) - 6:30 pm Grade 2 Parent s only First Reconciliation Meeting Oct 26 (Fri) - 8th Grade Confirmation Retreat 1st Annual Craft Show Immaculate Conception, Old Monroe Saturday, Nov 4th 9:00-4:00 pm Start your Christmas shopping early and shop our 25+ Crafters. This event benefits our Athletic Department. We look forward to seeing your there! OUT AND ABOUT FALL DINNER AND CRAFT SHOW Holy Rosary Church in Warrenton on Sunday, October 22, Serving Turkey and Pork Sausage with all the trimmings from 11:00 am 6:00 pm. Adults $12.00, children ages 6-12, $5.00, Children ages 6 and under free in dining room only. Drive-thru carry-out for $ Buy your dinner tickets online at and you have a chance to win a prize. ASSUMPTION FALL FESTIVAL, O Fallon, Oct Live music, haunted hayrides, tasty food, games, inflatables and crafts. Visit for more info. ALL SAINTS QUILT SOCIAL Saturday, Oct 28, Parish Center. Begins at 12:00 noon. Doors open at 10:00am. Lunch available, baby quilts for sale. More info: LUTHERAN-CATHOLIC JOINT COMMEMORATION 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. Sun & Mon Oct 29 & 30th Join us for an evening prayer service & morning panel discussion remembering our past and striving for unity of the Body of Christ. For more info see: NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK November 5-11, Please ask Our Lord for more dedicated, holy priests, deacons and consecrated men and women. May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community, and respond generously to God s gift of a vocation. ST. JOSEPH HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR - Josephville. Saturday, Nov 4, 10-4pm. Unique handmade crafts, concessions, bake sale, raffles. Interested in being a vendor stjojocraftfair@gmail.com ST. BARNABAS LADIES QUILT SOCIAL Nov 4th. Doors open at 10:30, Social begins at NOON. Refreshments available. More info contact: MONTHLY RECOLLECTION FOR WOMEN on Wed. Nov 8, 7:30-9:30pm at St Cletus Parish. For more information, please contact Mary Schlueter or Maureen Branson ALL SAINTS CRAFT FAIR - St. Peters. November 11th. 9:00-3:00pm. Hand-made items by crafters, raffles, bake shop, sandwiches and refreshments. If interested contact Mindy or Gina

4 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK Monday, October 23 7:45 am Delores Hoelting Tuesday, October 24 7:45 am Bob Menne Wednesday, October 25 7:45 am Vera Burkemper Thursday, October 26 7:45 am Charlie Keeteman Friday, October 27 7:45 am Jim Rothermich Saturday, October 28 5:00 pm Deborah Spalding Sunday, October 29 8:00 am People of the Parish 10:00 am Richard Starmann LITURGICAL MINISTERS October 29 / 30 Lectors 5:00 pm Mary Mennemeyer 8:00 am Teri Vandiver 10:00 am Ellen Prendergast Extraordinary Ministers 5:00 pm Tricia Weber, Boone Creech Dennis Folwarczny, Charles Burkemper 8:00 am Sandy Hogan, Jill Gregory RoseAnn Heitman, MaryAnn Freise 10:00 am Brent Hessling, Marjorie Hessling, Ron Hakenewerth, Bonnie Hakenewerth Servers 5:00 pm Cooper/Camille Martin 8:00 am Harper/Malachi Gnade 10:00 am Judie Rhoades, Tyler Martin Weekdays 7:45 am Maddie Reed, Molly Walker Ushers 8:00 am Knights of Columbus 10:00 am Walter Burkemper, Mark Dixon Bob Kaiman, Tim Vahey Organists 5:00 pm Paula Vail 8:00 am Karen Gnade 10:00 am Jackie Myers Gift Bearers 5:00 pm Shane & Kari Brown 8:00 am Ann & Chris Bosley 10:00 am PSR Students

5 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Contact the Pastor for arrangements. Baptismal Prep Classes will be held the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Contact the parish to sign up for class. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Contact Pastor at least six months in advance. Participation in a Marriage Preparation program is required. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturdays: 4:00 to 4:45 pm First Saturday after 7:45 am Mass By appointment, contact the Pastor. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesdays 8:30 am until 7:30 am Wednesday Come spend an hour with Me Participants needed from 2:30 pm 3:30 pm. 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) or Bonnie (314) ROSARY For Vocations, Fridays after 7:45 am Mass For World Peace, First Saturdays after 7:45 am Mass PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS Tuesdays after 7:45 am Mass B ULLETIN DEADLINE TUESDAYS 8:00 AM Special Holiday dates apply when necessary. Submit requests to: parish@icomparish.org Readings for the Week of October 22, 2017 Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21 Monday: Rom 4:20-25/Lk 1:69-75/Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21/Ps 40:7-10, 17/Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18/Ps 124:1b-8/Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a/Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94/Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 19:2-5/Lk 6:12-16 Next Sunday: Ex 22:20-26/Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51/1 Thes 1:5c- 10/Mt 22:34-40 WeShare Online Giving Support our parish s day-to-day operations, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, or the Adopt-A-Student Program easily with online giving. Follow this link to find out how: Thank you for your generous support!

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