HOLY INFANT CATHOLIC CHURCH 627 DENNISON DRIVE BALLWIN, MO 63021 PHONE: 636-227-7440 www.holyinfantballwin.org REV. EDWARD STANGER, PASTOR REV. THOMAS VORDTRIEDE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. TIMOTHY FOY, ASSOCIATE PASTOR DEACON DANIEL HENKE DEACON DANIEL RAIDT Don t miss this special 2016 Lenten program with na onally renowned speaker Fr. Larry Richards! Your life will be changed forever!
MASS SCHEDULE SUNDAY EUCHARIST Saturday: 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:15 a.m. and 12 Noon WEEKDAYS Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:30 p.m. until all are heard or by appointment. WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS Welcome to all who have come to pray with us on this Second Sunday of Lent. Whether you're just having a look, or are searching for a place to worship, we're delighted to have you here. We trust that our worship will be joyful and encouraging to all and hope that you find a warm welcoming community here at Holy Infant Parish. Please call us at the parish office, (636) 227-7440, if we can be of help to you or if you would like to become a member of our parish. LECTOR SCHEDULE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 4:00 p.m. Laura Perez Tom Tracy 5:30 p.m. Fred Vilbig Susan Doering SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 7:00 a.m. Thomas Byrne Matthew Knipshild 8:30 a.m. Teresa Colletti Marcia Critchell 10:15 a.m. Jody Hauf Bob Hauf 12:00 p.m. John Cumiskey Julie Schueppert ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 8:00 a.m. Amber Vogelgesang Julia Walsh 4:00 p.m. Devon Sajben Stone Sajben Abby Simpson Madison Smith 5:30 p.m. Joey Spinaio Connor Steinlage Gary Strozewski Jacob Swaykus SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 7:00 a.m. Connor Throneberry Annemarie Vilbig Claire Vilbig 8:30 a.m. Abby Van Deven Deshaun Weerasekera Jude Weerasekera Alyssa Westhoff 10:15 a.m. Thomas Witaker Luke Whitsell Hannah Wilson Sophie Woods 12:00 p.m. Daniel St. Louis Jason Buehrig Grace St. Louis Emily Buehrig GIFT BEARER SCHEDULE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 4:00 p.m. Mary Smith and Betty McCormick 5:30 p.m. Daniel and Judy Giblin SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 7:00 a.m. Olive and Dolores Meyer 8:30 a.m. Kelly and Amber Hurst 10:15 a.m. Fred and Kathy Lagos BULLETIN NOTICE DEADLINE Bulletin notices are due by 9:00 a.m. on Fridays. Please submit to: bulletineditor@holyinfantballwin.org. Mercy is a chief characteris c of God, a key aspect in the ministry of Jesus and a central founda on in the mission of the Church. The Lord asks us above all not to judge and not to condemn and to be instruments of mercy. (The Word Among Us, p 4; The Face of Mercy, 14) PASTORAL STAFF Patricia Foley, Director of Religious Education Tim Claudin, Director of Youth Ministry RELIGIOUS STAFF Sister Laurentia Cusack, R.S.M. Sister Rosario Delaney, R.S.M. PARISH OFFICE Beata Gordon, Office Manager Monica Sabatino, Office Assistant Kris Mispagel, Child Safety Coordinator Mary Thieret, Accountant Mary Winkelmann, Bulletin Editor bulletineditor@holyinfantballwin.org Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. HOLY INFANT SCHOOL Rebecca McQuaide, Principal Phone: 636-227-0802 Fax: 636-227-9184 www.holyinfantschool.org schooloffice@holyinfantballwin.org HOLY INFANT PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION 248 New Ballwin Road Phone: 636-227-0802 Extension 3 PSRoffice@holyinfantballwin.org YOUTH HOUSE 237 Nancy Place 636-227-7440 Extension 128 CONVENT 239 Nancy Place 636-391-1528 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Lord by Your cross and resurrection You have set us free. You are the Savior of the world. We can visit our Savior, adore Him and give Him thanks for setting us free from the slavery of sin. The door is always open. Come visit Him! For information contact: Ricardo and Teresita La O at (636) 391-1997.
MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT G 15:5-12, 17-18; P 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; P 3:17 4:1 L 9:28-36 7:00 a.m. Members of Holy Infant Parish 8:30 a.m. Intentions of Sandy Neville 10:15 a.m. Lucille Meier 12:00 p.m. Intentions of Kathy Lagos MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 THE CHAIR OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE 1 P 5:1-4; P 23:1-3, 4-6; M 16:13-19 6:00 a.m. Intentions of the Stern Family 8:00 a.m. Charles Allen TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 ST. POLYCARP I 1:10, 16-20; P 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23; M 23:1-12 6:00 a.m. Intentions of Marianne Brudek 8:00 a.m. Ray Goedeker 5:30 p.m. Intentions of Sue and Bob Walker WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 J 18:18-20; P 31:5-6, 14-16; M 20:17-28 6:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Jill Kennerbeck 5:30 p.m. Ginny Capone THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 J 17:5-10; P 1:1-4, 6; L 16:19-31 6:00 a.m. Intentions of Wally Lewis 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Dan Tarleton 5:30 p.m. Wan Obermeier FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 G 37:3-4, 12-13 ; 17-28 ; P 105:16-21; M 21:33-43, 45-46 6:00 a.m. John Majda 8:00 a.m. Intentions of John and Jennifer Chickey SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 M 7:14-15, 18-20; P 103:1-4, 9-12;L 15:1-3, 11-32 8:00 a.m. Henry Quillo 4:00 p.m. James H. Smith 5:30 p.m. Wally Bourneuf SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 E 3:1-8, 13-15; P 103:1-4, 6-8, 11;1 C 10:1-6, 10-12; L 13:1-9 A (Y A): E 17:3-7; P 95:1-2, 6-9; R 5:1-2, 5-8; J 4:5-42 [5-15, 19-26, 39, 40-42] 7:00 a.m. Dolores Broemmelsick 8:30 a.m. Keith Denzer 10:15 a.m. Members of Holy Infant Parish 12:00 p.m. Walter Zmaila DYNAMIC CATHOLIC, ALIVE! Transfiguration archstl.org/dynamic The Transfiguration that we heard about in today s Gospel manifests the Trinity and highlights salvation history. Christ (the Son) is transfigured, who the Father identifies as His chosen Son, through the cloud, which represents the Holy Spirit. The scene also connects Moses and Elijah with the Apostles Peter, John, and James, showing the unity of salvation history. The Transfiguration is also intended to strengthen the Apostles faith in anticipation of the Passion (CCC 568). How do the key events in the life of Christ strengthen your faith? Dear Parishioners, Our Parish Mission led by Fr. Larry Richards begins on Monday, February 22. This event is a great opportunity for us to experience God s love, grow stronger in our faith and find hope and direction in our daily lives. I hope you have made plans to attend so that you can be with us as a parish community and receive all that is being offered. H I P M M., F 22 - T., F 25 7:00.. - 9:00.. C Monday, February 22: Knowing God s Love and Importance of Prayer Practical information on how to pray. Tuesday, February 23: Mass and Love of Others and Family Mass is a Gift; Family is important. Wednesday, February 24: The Passion of Christ and repentance with opportunity for individual confessions Because of the death of Jesus we have freedom from and forgiveness of, our sins. Thursday, February 25: A healing service in the context of Eucharistic Adoration Your new life of discipleship. You will never be bored! Your life will be changed forever! There is a reception in the Upper Cafeteria following the Mission service on Thursday. As I said previously, Fr. Richards is known for making the love of God real! He is the founder of The Reason for Hope Foundation and has many media presentations including The Truth, The Mass Explained, and Confession. I hope that your Lenten season has begun well and that you have made a commitment to something specific to help you grow during this time of grace and mercy. The Parish Mission is an excellent way to begin Lent! May the Lord bless our efforts as we pray for a successful Mission. God s blessing to you and your family,
HOLY INFANT PARISH CALENDAR Sunday, February 21-40 Days for Life Campaign Signup after all Masses - Women s CRHP, 6:00 p.m., Adult Education Room - Men s CRHP Faith Sharing Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Lower Cafeteria Monday, February 22 - Financial Accountants, Team 2 - Quilters, 9:30 a.m., Lower Cafeteria - Stations of the Cross, 2:00 p.m., Church - Parish Mission, 7:00 p.m., Church Tuesday, February 23 - Men s and Women s Bible Study, 9:30 a.m., Holy Infant Room - Lenten Mass, 5:30 p.m., Church - Parish Mission, 7:00 p.m., Church Wednesday, February 24 - Lenten Mass, 5:30 p.m., Church - Parish Mission, 7:00 p.m., Church - Confessions, 9:00 p.m., Church Thursday, February 25 - Women s Bible Study, 9:00 a.m., Holy Infant Room - Lenten Mass, 5:30 p.m., Church - Parish Mission, 7:00 p.m., Church - Reception Following Parish Mission, 9:00 p.m., Upper Cafeteria Friday, February 26 - Legion of Mary, 9:30 a.m., Holy Infant Room - Men s Club Fish Fry, 4:30 p.m., Upper Cafeteria - Stations of the Cross, 7:00 p.m., Church Saturday, February 27 - Px90, 7:00 a.m., Upper Cafeteria Sunday, February 28 - St. Pat s Ticket and T-Shirt Sales, Church Lobby - 40 Days for Life Campaign Signup after all Masses - Bible Basics for Catholics Book Discussion with Fr. Vordtriede, 7:00 p.m., Upper Cafeteria BULLETIN ADVERTISING It s that time again! Our bulletin advertising representative (Dan Brady from J.S. Paluch Company, Inc.) can be reached at (314) 443-8840. Please remember these ads help pay for the bulletin and other benefits we receive from J.S. Paluch. Thank you for your continued support! CYC GRADE SCHOOL GOLF SIGN UPS Golf is available for boys and girls in grades 2-8. Registration ends this weekend! Grades 2-4 will receive 4 weeks of group lessons focusing on all parts of the game and an additional 3 weeks of course play. Grades 5-8 will also receive group lessons and play an additional 6 weeks of match play against other golfers from the same age bracket. Register at athletics.holyinfantballwin.org and click on the golf tab or contact Jim.Cumiskey@charter.net. STEWARDSHIP Through February 7, 2016 (Week 32) I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as a possession. Genesis 15:7 Just as the Lord gave Abraham, Moses and the Israelites a land to possess, He has also given each of us a home. Whether our home is grand or humble, it is a gift from God. Abraham prepared a great sacrifice to the Lord in gratitude for the home God gave him. How do we show our gratitude to God for the home He has given us? Do we make a sacrifice of any kind? Do we return any of our finances to God, investing equally in our eternal home just as we invest in our earthly home? Weekly Year-to-Date Offertory Received $ 22,110 $ 547,113 Offertory Received - Electronic $ 406,612 Special Donations $ 177 $ 50,765 Holy Day Collections $ 10 $ 44,482 End of Year Contributions $ 14,489 Tuition Earned: $ 33,741 $ 1,079,712 Total Income: $ 56,038 $ 2,143,173 Budget Required: $ 64,411 $ 2,061,152 Over/(Under) Budget $ (8,373) $ 82,021 Building Repair Fund $ 857 $ 33,165 Endowment Fund $ 25 $ 2,066 PSR Program $ 90 $ 563 School Annual Fund $ 15 $ 6,655 Tuition Assistance Fund $ 328 $ 30,911 Youth Ministry Program $ 26 $ 2,309 Special Collections: $ 72,479 Easter Flowers $ 1,162 Propagation of the Faith $ 333 St. Louis Review $ 225 Church in Central & Eastern Europe $ 190 Black and Indian Mission $ 115 Other $ 18 Number of Families Enrolled in Faith Direct - 525 STEWARDSHIP TITLE FOR THE POOR Three percent of our offerings are tithed to the poor and needy. Quarter Weekly Quarter to Date 1/1/16 to 3/31/16 $ 663 $ 5,258 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Helping the Needy within Our Parish Boundaries For the week of January 31, 2016 People helped: 12 Receipts: $295 Expenses: $1,066 Families helped with: Food: 2 Shelter: 2 Medical: 1 St. Patrick s Center Casserole Delivery: 1 Tuition: 1 If you are in need of help or know of another in need, please call us at (314) 289-6101, voice mail box 2265. Leave a message. If you would like to help, please make your check payable to St. Vincent de Paul Society and drop it in the Sunday collection. Thank you.
HOLY INFANT CHURCH NIGHT WITH THE ST. LOUIS AMBUSH All Holy Infant families are invited to the St. Louis Ambush pro indoor soccer game at the Family Arena in St. Charles on Friday, February 26th at 7:30 p.m. That night, the Ambush will host the Baltimore Blast. Families can purchase discounted tickets from this link: https://stlsv.isportstix.com/order/events/275. The deadline to purchase tickets from this link is Wednesday, February 24th. Everyone can take part in the post-game autograph session on the field immediately following the game. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Vacation Bible School is set for June 6-10th. If you have ever thought about helping with this ministry, I urge you to join the fun. There is something for everyone! I am in need of several adults to help plan this week-long adventure for the kids in our parish. If you can help, please contact me, Carrie Wolf at carriewolf@charter.net. Registration for participants and youth volunteers will begin in March. I look forward to hearing from you! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Holy Infant Shamrock Shuffle is scheduled for Saturday morning, March 5th. Volunteers are key to the successful and safe execution of our event. Your participation also provides a great opportunity to be part of an exciting, family-friendly and fun event, while supporting the mission of Holy Infant Parish. There are a variety of volunteer assignments available, and sign up is easy: shamrockshufflevolunteers.com. HAND BELL RINGERS Anyone high school age or older interested in ringing hand bells for Easter morning Mass, please contact Terri Nealon at mtcknealon@sbcglobal.net. ATTENTION 7TH GRADERS SAVE THE DATES! The 7th Annual Father-Daughter Dinner and Father- Son BBQ events are coming this spring. The Father- Daughter Dinner is Saturday, April 2nd at 7:00 p.m. The Father-Son BBQ is Saturday, May 7th at 8:30 a.m. These events are open to all 7th grade parish families and have been very popular with dads and kids alike. For more information on the dinner contact Sean Walsh at (314) 550-0391; for information on the BBQ contact Joe Correnti at (314) 478-4198. Mark you calendars and plan to join us. Following are some of the activities planned to provide opportunities to grow in faith and community this Lenten season. Check the weekly bulletin for more details and other events. Daily Lenten Masses, 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM Mass Before Dinner, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 PM Yoga and Prayer, Wednesdays through March 23, 7:00 PM, School Music Room (#131) Fish Fries, Fridays, 4:30-8:00 PM, Upper Cafeteria, by Men s Club Stations of the Cross, Mondays at 2:00 PM, Fridays at 7:00 PM, and March 25 at 3:00 PM in Church Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mondays 8:00-9:00 PM (not on February 22 during the Parish Mission), Saturdays 3:30 PM until all are heard, and on February 24 at the Parish Mission, 8:30 PM until all are heard Bible Basics for Catholics Book Discussion, meet with Fr. Vordtriede to discuss your Christmas gift book, Sunday, February 28, 7:00 PM, Upper Cafeteria Parish Mission, Monday-Thursday, February 22-25, 7:00 p.m. Holy Week Schedule Mass of the Lord s Supper, March 24, 7:00 PM; Seven Churches Tour Eighth Grade Passion Play, March 25, 1:00 PM in Church The Lord s Passion, March 25, 7:30 PM Easter Vigil Mass, March 26, 8:00 PM Easter Sunday Masses, March 27: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:15 AM, Noon LENTEN DAY OF RECOLLECTION CATHEDRAL BASILICA SATURDAY, MARCH 5 10:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. All throughout the Archdiocese are invited to join Archbishop Robert Carlson, Bishop Robert Hermann and the clergy of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. This special day of reflection, recollection and reconciliation includes two spiritual conferences, followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends with evening vespers at 4:30 and Mass at 5:00 p.m. Lunch is provided. This gathering is free, but advance registration is needed to prepare for lunch. To register contact Laura Voegelie at (314) 373-8208.
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 21, 2016 R ÝãÙ ã ÊÄ F Ý 5K $35 from 2/9 thru race day 1M $25 from 2/9 thru race day Family (up to 4) $100 from 2/9 thru race day S «ç½ Thursday, March 3 Packet Pickup at Holy Infant Lower lobby from 1:30 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 4 Packet Pickup at Fleet Feet Chesterfield, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm. Saturday, March 5 (Race Day) 8:00 am: Registra on 9:00 am: 5K 9:50 am: Awards Following Awards: 1 Mile Fun Run Eò Äã D ã ½Ý Start/Finish line at Holy Infant Awards will be given to the top three overall 5K male and female finishers and the top male and female 5K finishers in the following age groups: 11 and under; 12-15; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; and 70 and over. Fr. Vordtriede will host a discussion during Lent
HOLY INFANT YOUTH MINISTRY LIFE TEEN (High School Teens) @HolyInfantLT on Twitter & Instagram We invite all high school teens to join us for our new series called As If. We can t wait to share the next few weeks with you. Don t miss it. Steubenville Conference Forms now available. The Youth Ministry program is in need of the following: Flat Screen TV (our old one is about dead) Microphone Stand Thank you for your generosity. 4:12 WEEKLY PRAYER GROUP No 4:12 this week! We will meet at 6:00 p.m. to hang out at the Youth House, then all attend the Parish Mission together. Don t miss Fr. Larry Richards! EDGE (Middle School Youth Ministry) EDGE Café Thursday mornings 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. in the Youth House. Our next EDGE Night is Wednesday, March 16th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 7 STEPS TO BECOMING FINANCIALLY FREE SMALL CATHOLIC GROUP STUDY Are you interested in: Deepening your relationship with the Lord Building a support network for living your Catholic Faith Strengthening your marriage and family life Breaking free from the bondage of consumer debt Making a realistic faith-based financial plan for the future This will be a 6-7 session study utilizing the concepts of Christian based finances in achieving the objectives listed above. The sessions will be limited in size to achieve the benefits and dynamics that are gleaned from a small study group. Kick-off for this study group will be in February/March, 2016. If you are interested contact Bob Brossette at 636.527.2830 or Greg Boss at 314.220.5914. We are not selling any products or services and the only cost to you is the Participant Study Kit for $46.95. This includes the Seven Step Financially Free hardcover book, two copies of the workbook, Seven Steps magnet and portfolio carrying case. Due to limited space call now to assure your place in this faith based study group. Blessed Prayer Shawls are available for anyone, including infants and children, that you want to wrap in prayers and God's love. Shawls have been given in times of celebration, starting a new life or career; as well as in times of sadness, ill health or emotional distress. Please consider giving a Prayer Shawl to whomever you want to wrap in your love, concern and prayers. You can find the blessed Shawls at the parish office during the week, usher's closet on the weekends during the Masses or in the Adoration Chapel. There is NO CHARGE. Love offerings for buying yarn and fleece are always appreciated. For more information, call Kathie 314-704-2350. TUITION FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES A. Today & Tomorrow Educational Foundation (TTEF). Complete the online application at www.ttefstl.org. Required: a copy of your most current 1040 Federal Tax Return and 2015 W2 s. Deadline is February 29, 2016. B. FACTS Grant & Aid. Complete the online at https:// online.factsmgt.com/signin/42smq. Deadline is April 1, 2016. Required: a copy of your 2015 Federal tax form including supporting documents, Social Security income, welfare, child support, food stamps, workers compensation, TANF and a $30 fee.
HELP SAVE LIVES SIGN-UP WEEKEND IS TODAY! FEBRUARY 20-21 (IN THE CHURCH LOBBY). Prayerfully consider signing up for an hour of prayer outside Planned Parenthood (4251 Forest Park Avenue, 63108) to be a prayerful voice for the unborn and their mothers and fathers in their need! Holy Infant is par cipa ng in the 40 Days for Life Campaign on Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.! Please mark this day on your calendar! Recognizing that, with God, all things are possible, Holy Infant Catholic Church is joining with hundreds of other ci es, individuals, churches and groups for this spring s global 40 Days for Life the largest coordinated pro-life mobiliza on in history on SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016 (If standing causes a problem, please bring a lawn chair. Carpooling can be arranged, just call Linda and Denis Thien at 636-225-9197.) 40 Days for Life is a peaceful, prayerful and proven effec ve pro-life campaign that has already been embraced by more than 625,000 people worldwide, saved 8,973 lives from abor on, led to the conversion of 101 abor on workers and seen 56 abor on facili es close. Please join fellow parishioners and be a prayerful voice for the unborn; they desperately need YOU! On Saturday, January 23rd, thousands of young people and adults from all across the bi-state area, who were unable to make the trip to Washington, D.C., due to the weather, sang and prayed for the innocent unborn as they marched from the Cathedral Basilica to Planned Parenthood. Join other Holy Infant parishioners for an hour of prayer on the 2nd Saturday of each month in front of Planned Parenthood from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
RUMMAGE RAMPAGE IS COMING SOON! Rummage Rampage June 24 - June 26 These inclement winter days are an ideal time to go through your stuff that you haven't used in awhile and decide what to keep or give away. Consider putting the gently used stuff aside for Rummage Rampage! The big fund raiser is only four months away! Start saving the no longer needed stuff for Holy Infant's big sale in June! You will gain more space and the parish benefits too! THE STORY OF STEPHEN MINISTRY... Stephen Ministry where did it all begin? It dates back to 1974 when Kenneth C. Haugk, a pastor and clinical psychologist, was pastor of St. Stephen s Lutheran Church in St. Louis. Fresh out of the seminary, his strengths and heart were in caregiving ministry, and he was looking forward to making a positive impact on his congregation and community by providing pastoral care to all those experiencing divorce, grief, hospitalization, discouragement, and other life difficulties. Very quickly, though, he found that the needs for care by far exceeded that which he alone could provide. He faced one of a pastor s greatest frustrations: seeing people slipping through the cracks because their urgent needs were not being met. In November of 1974, he discussed the situation with two seminary friends over a cup of coffee. The conversation turned to Ephesians 4 and equipping the saints for the work of ministry. Haugk realized that God didn t intend for pastors to monopolize ministry. Rather, God gave all his people gifts for ministry and one of his roles as pastor was to equip others to use their gifts of ministry. In the coming months Haugk recruited nine lay people who had the gifts and hearts to do caring ministry. He then used his combined backgrounds in theology and psychology to develop a training program in Christian caregiving. By March 1975 the nine were commissioned as Stephen Ministers. Their first care receivers included a widower, a blind person, a young woman with cancer, a truck driver forced to retire early, and an inactive member struggling with faith issues. The impact was immediate. People began receiving the focused Christian care they needed. Fewer people were slipping through the cracks, and Haugk found he had more time to perform his other pastoral duties. The Stephen Ministers were surprised by the spiritual growth they encountered as they saw God working through them to bring love and healing to others. The story would have ended there, had not two of the Stephen Ministers cornered Haugk on a hot May morning after worship services. This is good stuff, they said to him. We re not going to let you go until you promise to bring the ministry to other churches! Still wearing his vestments and perspiring from the heat, Haugk gave in and agreed to find a way to bring Stephen Ministries to other churches. In November 1975 Haugk and his wife Joan founded the not-for-profit Stephen Ministries organization and began bringing Stephen Ministry to other congregations. It spread like wildfire. Holy Infant is one of more than 7,000 congregations from more than 90 Christian denominations that now have Stephen Ministry. Over a quarter million people have been trained as Stephen Ministers, a number that grows by tens of thousands each year. More than a million people across the United States, Canada, and the world have been touched by God s love through a Stephen Minister. And that is the mark of God s doing, because finally the story of Stephen Ministry is a million stories and a growing caring ministry. www.stephenministries.org to learn more about Stephen Ministry.
Plan now to join in the celebra on! The luck of the Irish will soon be in the air! Check out the information below and help us get ready for the big day! We are accepting donations for the Silent Auction. Ideas include: Memberships to area golf and tennis clubs, zoo, Magic House, etc. Autographed sports memorabilia Themed baskets: baking, sports, books, etc. Items that can be included in baskets for men, women and children Tickets to spor ng events, concerts, etc. Rental of condos: weekend getaways or vaca ons Electronics: Ipad Mini, Kindle Fire, Play Sta on, Wii, Xbox systems Gi cards to area restaurants/a rac ons No donation is too large or too small. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated. Please drop off your donation at the rectory or contact Tracy Koch at (636) 394-8280 or ktdarcy@sbcglobal.net to arrange a pick up. We need donations by March 1st in order to give us time to assemble the baskets and advertise the items. Thank you! Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to work game booths and dining areas. To help call Cathy Hazlip at (636) 394-3144. Watch for more information about signing up through a web address. Baskets Needed We need baskets to display the silent auction items. Please place your empty baskets in the church lobby. Sponsors Needed Do you know of a business interested in sponsoring our celebration? A banner will be made with the company name and or logo for display at the event. For more information contact Liz Roux at (314) 956-0800 or email lizroux529@gmail.com. SUPER RAFFLE: $10,000 grand prize 1 cket for $100 Only 250 ckets will be sold GRAND RAFFLE: $1,500 grand prize 6 ckets for $10 or $2 each TUITION RAFFLE: $2016 off your 2016/2017 tui on grand prize 4 ckets for $10 or $3 each RAFFLE TICKET ORDER FORM: Name phone/email Super Raffle: ckets @ $100 each Tui on Raffle: ckets @ 4/$10 Grand Raffle: ckets @ 6/$10 Tui on Raffle: ckets @ $3 each Grand Raffle: ckets @ $2 each Return order form and payment to the parish office. Thank you for suppor ng Holy Infant Parish!
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