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It was a very wet and snowy week. The heavy snow was hard to drive through for workers, The kids enjoyed the snow and playing, and sledding. Our Road Dept. has been working hard to keep our roads clear. We thank them for their hard work. Another light snow is predicted for the weekend.
Ben and Kendal Eierman’s infant son, Coby, was Baptized by Father Don. Roberts at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Batchtown Sunday, Jan. 25. Older siblings are: Collin, and Nolan. A Sunday dinner was held with the family to celebrate Coby’s special day. Warm wishes to Coby and the family!
Father Don Roberts celebrated his birthday on Sunday, Jan 25th. Happy birthday Father Roberts.
Birthday greetings to Treavor Pohlman who celebrated his 22nd birthday, Feb. 1, with parents Dave and Elaine Pohlman, and sister Paige, have a fun year.
Justin and Traci Hillen celebrated Traci’s birthday Wednesday, Jan. 28 with their children Abner, Franci, Helen, and Sylvi. Happy birthday, Traci have a great year.
The Calhoun Schools CHS NHS Chicken and Dumpling Supper is Feb. 13 at the CHS Boys Basketball Game V/S Carrollton. The price is $5 per bowl, or $30 per gallon. Desserts are available. Pick ups at CHS. Contact Ann Gilman with questions, AGILMAN@CALHOUN 40.net.facebookmessenger.
Southern Illinois Gun Raffle 50 Gun Raffle is Feb. 16. It is at the Madison County Fireman’s Hall, 9510 Collinsville, Il. Advanced tickets are $20 each, at the door $25 each. Each ticket includes food, draft beer, nonalcoholic drinks, and a chance for the Gun Raffle. Tickets are available through your local chapter, or www.collinsville50.com.
On Feb. 6, St. Mary’s Altar Society will have their Quilt Drawing. Members are reminded that the quilt drawing will take place Friday at 7 p.m. They are asked to get their tickets in as soon as possible.
St. Mary’s Catholic Schools Week was celebrated 1/26/30, details of the week will be in next week’s news.
The St. Mary’s School Dinner Auction is Feb. 21-22 It will be held at the American Legion Hall in Brussels. A delicious fried chicken dinner, a live auction, and a silent auction is available online. It will keep you interested and involved. It is an opportunity for you to help the school and get nice auction prizes
St. Anselm’s Game Night is Sunday, Mar. 1. The doors will open at 12 p.m. Games begin at 1 p.m. at St. Anselm’s Hall in Kampsville.
St. Norbert’s School will celebrate Catholic Schools Week Monday, Jan. 26, to Sunday, Feb. 1. A delicious Support Club breakfast will be held in the gymnasium Sunday morning. A check out list of school needs and supplies will be available for those who want to support the school with the classroom teaching tools and supplies.
The St. Norbert’s Science Fair will be held Tuesday, Feb. 17. It will be interesting to see the students’ accomplishments in science.
The Cornerstone Church has Sunday Service every week at 10:45 a.m. Bible Class is every Wednesday at 9 a.m.
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A wonderful mother
God made a wonderful mother,
A mother who never grows old;
He made her smile of the sunshine,
And He moulded her heart of pure gold;
In her eyes He placed bright shining stars,
In her cheeks fair roses you see;
God made a wonderful mother,
And He gave that dear mother to me.
– Pat O’Reilly
