Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018

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PARISH:

Phone: (636)661-5002 Fax: (636)665-5307

SCHOOL : Phone:(636)661-5156; (636)665-5463 Fax: (636)665-5307

PARISH STAFF:

Pastor: Rev. Richard Rath Phone: (636)661-5002 Email: frrich@icomparish.org

Deacon: Neal Westhoff Phone: (636)661-5669 Email: deaconneal@wisperhome.com

Parish Secretary: Amy Bahr Phone: (636)661-5002 Email: parish@icomparish.org

School Principal: Mrs. Janice Palmer Phone:(636)661-5156; (636)665-5463 Email: jpalmer@icomparish.org Fax: (636)665-5307

School Secretary: Mrs. Linda Henke Email: lhenke@icomparish.org

St. Vincent De Paul - ICOM Phone: (636)665-5307

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Thank you for your generous support!

MASS SCHEDULE:

Weekdays: .............................................................................. 7:45 am

First Saturday: ....................................................................... 7:45 am

Saturdays .................................................................... 5:00 pm (vigil)

Sundays .......................................................... 8:00 am and 10:00 am

Holydays ..................................................................... As announced

A MESSAGE FROM FATHER RICH Several week ago I received a call about an individual who had been hospitalized for several weeks and I found out

about right before his death. I was at the hospital three or four times visiting someone else over that period of time. I had no idea this person was hospitalized as due to privacy issues, as hospitals no longer call. Please call the rectory

and inform us as I make every attempt to visit if possible. As we are in the last week of Advent and

Christmas is two days away please pray for all those who have fallen away from the Church that they may come home for Christmas. Please note the Mass schedule for

Christmas. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas on behalf of the parish staff, deacon Neal and myself.

God Bless,

~ F a t h e r R i c h

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Due to early bulletin submission please see the bulletin for

December 30th for the week ending on December 16th Thank you

for your continued generosity and support!

We would like to welcome

Shannon Newsham and Family

to our Parish Family.

OMKC New year’s Eve Celebration

OMKC is hosting a New year’s Eve dinner and dance. Live

music by up and coming Nashville star Jake Shafer. Prime rib

dinner, dance, drinks, and hourly giveaways to ring in the

New Year. Doors open at 5:30pm/dinner 6:30pm. Limited

tickets available. Tickets are $55/person or $400/table. We

will be selling at all masses the weekend of December 16th.

You may contact Chris Kaimann at 636.775.3164 or Wally

Kolkmeier at 636.279.0482

December 24th 5:00 PM Vigil Mass for Christmas

December 25th Midnight and 9:00 AM Christmas

December 31st 5:00 PM Vigil 1Mass for Mary Mother of God

January 1st 9:00AM Mass for Mary Mother of God.

Annual Lincoln County Pro-Life Prayer Vigil – 2019

Young, middle-aged, and the more mature people of all faiths

in Lincoln County come together to pray for an end to abor-

tion. We glorify God with prayer and song. We beg for His Mer-

cy and ask Him to help us become “His Instruments of Peace”

to protect LIFE at all stages of development from conception to

natural death. Our main speaker will be Reagan Barklage,

Western Regional Director, Students for Life of America!

Reagan’s passion for empowering this generation and women

in particular has resulted in her being featured in major nation-

al media such as Glamour, LifeSiteNews, PBS NewsHour, The

HBO documentary “Abortion: Stories Women Tell”, and the

Wall Street Journal. Join the Lincoln County Chapter of Missouri

Right to Life and Pastors throughout Lincoln County on January

11, 2019 at Harvester Christian Church, 43 Front Street, Troy at

7:00 p.m. For more information “friend” Lincoln County Right

to Life on Facebook or look for us at

www.SacredHeartElsberry.org.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION will not take place on December 25 or January 1, due to the holydays.

Christmas Mass - Liturgical Minister Schedule Dec 24th 5:00 pm; Dec 25th 12 midnight & 9:00am

~there are some ministries that need volunteers, please prayerfully consider volunteering where needed.

Lectors 5:00 pm JD Rolfes 12:00 Midnight Tom Parr 9:00 am John Baker

Extraordinary Ministers 5:00 pm Rhonda Lewis, Sharon Mueller Peter Nicholl, Norma Padella 12:00 Midnight Debbie Penrod, Betty Westhoff Maureen Kramer, Judy Tiller 9:00 am Angie Baker, John Baker Terri Vandiver, Tricia Weber

Servers 5:00 pm Nate Burkemper, Jack Hoeckelmann 12:00 Midnight Avery Cassinger, Cooper Martin McKenzie Hunter, Justin Kaimann 9:00 am Harper Gnade, volunteer

Organists 5:00 pm Donna Reed 12:00 Midnight Paula Vail 9:00 am Paula Vail (Adult Choir)

Ushers 5:00 pm volunteers 12:00 midnight volunteers 9:00 am volunteers

Gift Bearers 5:00 pm Mike and Sara Lewis 12:00 Midnight Tom and Jill Gregory 9:00 am Matt & Vicki Szarwinski

Immaculate Conception Old Monroe

OUT AND ABOUT

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4556 Telegraph Road, is having an Organ Dedication Concert of their new Allen Organ on New Years Day, January 1, 2019 @ 3:00 p.m. featuring David Ball, Organist and Assistant Music Director at Christ Cathedral, California. Invitation to Surviving Divorce You are not alone. You can survive and thrive after divorce. Decide to start the new year with hope and healing by attending the Surviving Divorce program. Immaculate Conception Parish – Dardenne is hosting the program beginning January 10, 2019. There is a $25 fee which will cover all materials needed. (Scholarships are available). Contact Debi at debijo@att.net for information

St. Theodore Knights of Columbus Euchre Tournament

January 5th K.C. Euchre Tournament @ 7:00. Lower level of K of C Hall. 20161 Grothe Rd. 63385. For more information contact Mark @ 636.399.3645 Marriage on Tap, STL Married couples are invited to an evening out. Tuesday January 15, 2019, at the Pasta House Company- Delmar Blvd, University City, 63130. Dinner at 6:00pm, $20 per person (includes tax and tip) for buffet dinner. 7:00pm is a dynamic talk This is My Body, Given for You by Fr. Paul Hoesing. RSVP required before Jan. 11 to marriageontapstl@gmail.com

DEACON NEAL’S REFLECTION CORNER

In three days, we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Hopefully, we have taken this Advent and prepared our hearts, that we can come to a greater understanding of his love. The God of all creation, humbles himself and becomes man, so that we can come to him and get to know him. Jesus came to us so that he could eventually show us what love is and to establish a Church, that can help us understand his love for us. Don't call it a happy holiday. It's Christmas!!!! Christ sent out into the world. What a great gift of love. We celebrate his birth, beginning this Tuesday and going at least for 12 days following. We celebrate a birth after the child is born. Celebrate the whole Christmas Season!!! On behalf of my wife, Dianne, and my whole family, we wish you all a Merry Christmas. Jesus is the Reason for the Season!!

God Bless, ~Deacon Neal

ICOM SCHOOL HAPPENINGS

You are invited to include our homebound or nursing home resident parishioners in your

Christmas Greetings list. You will find their addresses below along with some of our former

priests and religious. Let’s brighten their Advent/Christmas Season!

Mrs. Marian Thoman

The Arbors at Sugar Creek

161 Professional Pkwy

Troy, MO 63379

Janice Knapp

P.O. Box 91

Old Monroe, MO 63369

James Pieper

P.O. Box 223

Old Monroe, MO 63369

Ginny Burkemper

2008 Hwy C

Old Monroe, MO 63369

Ruthie Gnade

3466 Hwy C

Moscow Mills, MO 63362

Harriet Bauer

3333 Dyer Road

O’Fallon, MO 63369

Ruth Bauer

99 A&R Lane

Old Monroe, MO 63369

Shirley Burkemper

Sugar Creek Assistated Living

161 Professional Pkway

Troy, MO 63379

Tat Gnade

Boulevard Senior Living

3330 Ehlmann Road

St. Charles, MO 63301

Grace Jungerman

Villages of St. Peters

5300 Executive Centre Park-

way St. Peters, MO 63376

Catherine Reller

93 Highland Prairie Road

Old Monroe, MO 63369

Mary Burkemper

P.O. Box 113

Old Monroe, MO 63369

Father Phil Krahman

Office of Vicar for Priests

20 Archbishop May Drive

St. Louis, MO 63119

Sister Dolores Meyer

22143 Main Street

P.O. Box 100

Oldenburg, IN 47036

Msgr. Greg Schmidt

243 W. Argonne Dr.

St. Louis, MO 63122

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Monday, December 24 7:45 am Burt Brown 5:00 pm Robb Brown Tuesday, December 25 Midnight Jim Rothermich 9:00 am People of the Parish Wednesday, December 26 7:45 am Randy Burkemper Thursday, December 27 7:45 am William D. Henke Friday, December 28 7:45 am Loyola Bauer Saturday, December 29 5:00 pm Ed Gnade Sunday, December 30 8:00 am People of the Parish 10:00 am Jim Rothermich

LITURGICAL MINISTERS December 29/30

Lectors 5:00 pm Deb Bauer 8:00 am Tom Parr 10:00 am Mary Ann Freise Extraordinary Ministers 5:00 pm Charles Burkemper, Tricia Weber Boon Creech, Betty Westhoff 8:00 am Judy Tiller, Betty Westhoff Debbie Penrod, Rose Ann Heitman 10:00 am Dennis Folwarczny, Jill Gregory Theresa Gerholdt, Mary Ann Freise Servers 5:00 pm Alexa Nickles/Maddie Reed 8:00 am Jaime/Elena Parr 10:00 am Jordan/Bailey Shields Weekdays 7:45 am Madison Schleeper/Olivia Vail Ushers 8:00 am Knights of Columbus 10:00 am Mark Aubuchon, Jim Eusterbrock Jeremy Heitman, Randy Vandiver Organists 5:00 pm Paula with Choir 8:00 am Karen Nicholl 10:00 am Karen Gnade Gift Bearers 5:00 pm Nick & Jordan Martin 8:00 am Tim & Carla Eggering10:00 am Joanne Hines Family

Readings for the Week of December 23, 2018 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-18 [4]/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45

Monday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29 [2]/Lk 1:67-79 Tuesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 [2a]/Acts 13:16-17,

22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13 [Lk 2:11]/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14

Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 [3c]/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or Jn

1:1-5, 9-14 Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17 [6]/

Mt 10:17-22 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:1-4/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 [12]/Jn 20:1a, 2-8

Friday: 1 Jn 1:5-2:2/Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7cd-8 [7]/Mt 2:13-18 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6 [11a]/Lk 2:22-35

Next Sunday: 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28/Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10 [cf. 5a]/1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24/Lk 2:41-52

Observances for the Week of December 23, 2018 Sunday: 4th Sunday of Advent

Monday: Christmas Eve Tuesday: The Nativity of the Lord (holy day of obligation)

Wednesday: St. Stephen, the First Martyr Thursday: St. John, Apostle & Evangelist

Friday: The Holy Innocents, Martyrs Saturday: St. Thomas Becket, Bishop & Martyr

Next Sunday: The Holy Family

BULLETIN DEADLINE –TUESDAYS 8 :00 AM For the following Sunday.

Special Holiday dates apply when necessary.

Submit requests to: parish@icomparish.org

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 MARRIAG E 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 are always welcome to come and pray at any hour. It is important to have someone present at all the hours. If you can cover an hour or are available to be a sub, please call Barb (636)665-5482 or Bonnie (314)825-5134.

Participants needed for: Tuesday, 11:30pm-12:30am and 12:30-1:30 am on Wednesday

ROSARY For Vocations, Fridays after 7:45 am Mass For World Peace, First Saturdays after 7:45 am Mass

PERPETUAL HELP DEVOT IONS Tuesdays after 7:45 am Mass

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS

Immaculate Conception Church #326400

110 Maryknoll Road

Old Monroe, MO 63369

Bulletin ID: 326400

TELEPHONE

636 661-5002

CONTACT PERSON

Parish Secretary or Father Rich Rath

SOFTWARE

MSPublisher 2013

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Windows 10

Konica C3851FS

TRANSMISSION TIME

Wednesday by 9:00 am

EMAIL ADDRESS: parish@icomparish.org

SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION

July 15, 2018

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