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We Have a New Bishop-Elect!
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PARISH UPDATE AS OF April 2, 2020
Note: President Trump has now recommended "shelter at home" until April 30, 2020. Governor Pritzker has extended the "stay at home" for Illinois through April 30, 2020. We are now awaiting word from Bishop Braxton.
The Parish Office is closed until at least Tuesday, April 7, 2020.Until further notice, no public Masses, liturgies or devotions have been scheduled. This includes Holy Week and Easter Masses.
Bulletins, as we can prepare them, are available outside the west doors of the church, as well as on the website, under the News/Events tab.
If you have contributions, please consider sending them by U.S. Mail or by giving Online. (The button is on the page banner above.)
Soup Kitchen Ministry Volunteers: Please check announcement under Ministries Tab and then Ministries Lists.
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"Biggest Youth Night Ever"
In place of Confrmation, EDGE, and high school youth ministry, join us online each Sunday through ProjectYM. Head to the youth ministry page for more information on how to join us!
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SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING
ST. MARY SCHOOL AND PRE-SCHOOL
St. Mary School and Pre-School will be closed until at least Wednesday, April 8, 2020.
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St. Mary Raffle-Dinner
NEW DATE:
Saturday, May 23, 2020
St. Mary Raffle Dinner - Saturday, Saturday May 23, 2020
Have you purchased your St. Mary Raffle Ticket for $50.00?
Your chance to win $25,000 or a new vehicle!
(Tickets available for purchase in the church office)
Early Bird Winners!
Shane McNeil, Kevin & Mary Setzekorn, Ron Mortland, Don Kuhle, Adam Camblin, Terry Gamber, Monica Witter, Eric Brown, Mario K. DiPrimo,
Final Early Bird Winner: Thatcher Pazur.
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Pope's Prayer Intention for April 2020
LIBERATION FROM ADDICTIONS
The problem of what are called “new addictions” has a solution, but we must find the way. We need prophetic words and human ingenuity, and we need to do many things. It’s time to liberate ourselves from the addictions that seduce us. Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Mt 6:21). If we are attached only to earthly things, sooner or later we will become their slave. However, if our heart is attached to what never passes, we will find ourselves and be free. It’s time to fix our gaze on what lasts forever. “Surely, you’ve heard about the drama of addiction. And… have you also thought about the addiction to gambling, to pornography, to the internet… and the dangers of virtual space?. Supported by the ‘Gospel of Mercy’ we can alleviate, care for and heal the suffering associated with new kinds of addiction. We pray that those suffering from addiction may be properly helped and accompanied.”
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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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Video Message From Bishop Braxton
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Today's Scripture Readings
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Reading 1 Jer 20:10-13Responsorial Psalm 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7Gospel Jn 10:31-42
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Bp. Barron's Lent Reflections
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Friends, in today’s Gospel Jesus declares, “The Father is in me and I am in the Father.” Charles Williams stated that the master idea of Christianity is “coinherence,” mutual indwelling. If you want...
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Annual Report
2019Annual Report 2018-2019
Publisher Format -
Child Protection
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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CURRENT LITURGICAL MINISTRY LISTS
2020
Sunday, March 1 - Sunday, April 26
Saturday, March 7 - Saturday, April 25
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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.