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Tables Available!The church has purchased 12 new round tables for the Fellowship Room. Before setting up the new tables, we must find a new home for the old round tables and want our parishioners to have first right to purchase. A minimum $25 per table contribution is suggested to help offset the cost of the new tables. To place your name on the list for a table, please call the parish office, 618.244.1559. A public ad will be placed after October 1, 2019 if any old tables remain.
The Knights of Columbus, Council #2964, has a program where they can provide new winter coats for children ages from around 1st grade through 8th grade. Because the number of coats may be limited, these coats are available only to school children and children of the parish. For more information, please call the parish office, 618.244.1559 and office staff will put you in touch with one of the Knights responsible for the program.
NO MORE CAMPBELL'S SOUP LABELS, PLEASE!
Please do not put Campbell Soup labels in the collection bin near the bulletin board in the Gathering Space. The official Campbell Soup "Labels for Education" program ended in 2017!
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Volunteers Needed at Lifeboat!
Lifeboat Alliance opened it's doors nearly seven years ago to help the homeless and those experiencing housing insecurity to weather life's storms. They've done this almost entirely with volunteers--neighbors helping neighbors. Our parishes have been a part of this project from the beginning. Now Lifeboat needs a next wave of volunteers to step forward with a helping hand. If you can volunteer a few hours each week or each month to help Lifeboat Alliance, please call (618) 244-4088.
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September Events
If you missed the orientation session on September 8, please contact Teresa!
Children's Faith Formation Changes for 2019-2020- Offered to students in grades 1-5 (no longer have a Kindergarten).
- Using an online curriculum but still meeting in the classroom.
- Allows flexibility to work at home on weekends of travel, illness, or inclement weather.
- Utilizes more of a coaching aspect versus a traditional classroom setup.
For more information and forms, please click on "Faith Formation" tab at the top of this page and scroll down on pull-down to "Children's Faith Formation."
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Young at Heart
12:00 Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Fellowship Room
For all those 55+ and are "Young at Heart!"
Bring a dish to share and a friend!
29th (Sunday) Priesthood Sunday
What is Priesthood Sunday?
Priesthood Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, is a special day set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one.
For more information, click on:
https://serraus.org/priesthood-sunday/
Young men, please check this out . . .
Vocation Pilgrimage Opportunity!
OCTOBER
1st (Tuesday)
Catholic Book Club
"The Diary of a Country Priest"
Georges Bernanos
A 1937 classic!
A wonderful book to read and relish!
Pick up a copy through your favorite book vendor.7:00 p.m. - Gathering Space
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Pope's Prayer Intention for September, 2019
One way to explain the importance of taking care of the oceans is to use a couple of simple but effective examples: one out of every two people lives off of the ocean, and of every two breaths we take, one is thanks to the oceans.
Let us take care of them. Their death is the death of all life on earth, including us. “Oceans contain the bulk of our planet’s water supply, and also most of the immense variety of living creatures, many of which are threatened for various reasons.
Our solidarity with the ‘common home’ is born from our faith. Creation is a project of love given by God to humanity. Let us pray this month that politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world’s seas and oceans.” -
Calendar
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Thursday, September 19, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Fellowship Room. Bring a friend and a dish to pass! For those (55+) who are young at heart!Read More -
Thursday, September 19, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMFor those who are interested in becoming Roman Catholic -- and for those Catholics who wish to know more about their faith. Inquirers are always welcome! Please call the parish office for more information: 618.244.1559.Read More
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Read MoreSaturday, September 21, 4:00 PM
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Read MoreSaturday, September 21, 5:00 PM
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Read MoreSunday, September 22, 8:00 AM
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We would love to meet you!
Hello!
Welcome to St. Mary the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.We are your neighborhood church.
The world is our neighborhood.
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Annual Report
2019Annual Report 2018-2019
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Child Protection
Initial Child Protection Class!
Wednesday, September 25
6:00 p.m.
Fellowship Room
Please r.s.v.p. to Parish Office
618.244.1559
Diocesan Policy:
All clergy, employees and adult volunteers must complete the following to be compliant with the Diocese's Child Protection Policy:- Employment or Volunteer Application
- CANTS form (completed every 2 years via the IL Department of Children & Family Services)
- Initial Child Protection Policy Training
- Annual Refresher Course (online)
- Fingerprinting (all school employees hired on/after July 1, 2007)
- Criminal Background Checks (employees and volunteers in leadership positions or who have lived outside of IL in the last 5 years; updated every 5 years)
2019-2020 Child Protection Update Instructions
Letter from Bishop Braxton Regarding Updated Policy - March 17, 2019
Link to Updated Child Protection PolicyChild Protection Information
Abuse Hotline
Forms:Please print out form, complete and return to the parish office - not the address on the form!
2019CANTS - Every 2 years
Criminal Background Check - Every 4 years
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Today's Scripture Readings
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Reading 1 1 Tm 4:12-16Responsorial Psalm Ps 111:7-8, 9, 10Gospel Lk 7:36-50
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Clase de Pre-Cana en Espanol!
Planilla de Inscripcion
Siguiente Clase: 28 de Septiembre de 2019
Ubicacion: Edificio 6, Centro Pastoral,
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Need a Ride to Church?
The Hospitality Group is now offering bus rides for Sunday morning Mass.
You must be able to get on the bus with little assistance and sit in a seat.
If you would like a ride on Sunday, please call the parish office at 618.244.1559 by Thursday, at 3:00 p.m.
Depending upon response, the drivers may be able to go just beyond the city limits.
Service is available on a first come, first served basis!
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NEW MINISTRY LISTS!
End of August thru end of October now available online.
Saturdays, August 31 thru October 26, 2019
Sundays, September 1 thru October 17, 2019
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INFORMATION CHANGES!
PLEASE!
If you change your address, phone number or e-mail address, don't forget to keep the parish office informed!
Also, if you have your mail temporarily halted, please let the parish office know when you return.