File - Immaculate Conception

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What’s going on?
300 Club
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Sat June 25
3pm
IC
Sat June 25
6PM
SS
Sat June 25
Sun June 26
Sun June 26
Mon, June 27
Tues June 28
Wed June 29
4pm
8:30am
11AM
9am
8AM
8am
Thurs June 30 9am
Fri, July 1
9am
Sat July 2
4pm
Sat July 2
Sat July 2
Sun July 3
Sun, July 3
3pm
6PM
IC
SS
IC
IC
SS
SS
IC
IC
IC
IC
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8:30AM SS
11AM
IC
Weekly Liturgy Schedule
Confessions
Special Intention by Mr & Mrs. Richard Wright
St Stephen Intention
St Stephen Intention
Michael & Mark Williamson by Beth Williamson
Roy Playek by Claudia Leaper
St Stephen Intention
St Stephen Intention
Antonio Scavone by Family
Michael & Mark Williamson by Beth Williamson
Confessions
Roy Plazek by Claudia Leaper
St Stephen Intention
St Stephen Intention
Abbie Jordan by Minnie Foster
Our week 16 winner of the 300 club
is, Garrett Winfield, Ticket #226. The
ticket was sold by Renee Putt. The
winnings can be picked up on the
back table after mass.
Benefit Spaghetti Dinner for
Bryce Johnson
The Knights of Columbus would like to
thank everyone who attended the
spaghetti dinner. The dinner raised over
$2,000 to help with Medical expenses for
the Johnson Family
Calendar Meeting:
The parish will be holding a calendar
meeting on Sunday July 24th
immediately after mass. All are
welcome. A calendar meeting is a
time for all involved groups who use
the parish facilities to gather once a
year and set down dates for the
upcoming year. While we can always
add things later , it’s good to have
the calendar made up ahead of time.
IC= Immaculate Conception, Dudley, PA SS= St. Stephen’s McConnellsburg
Sunday Collection:$1165, Fathers’ Day $54, Missions $520,
Catholic Register $10, Votive Candles $202. Thank you for your generosity! Did you
know that our May Electric Bill was 736.86
Rosary Novena
The Rosary Novena to the Blessed
Mother will be said at the grotto the
first Saturday of each month at
3:30 pm. Everyone is welcome.
BINGO NEWS
Join us for our monthly parish bingo
Every 2nd Saturday, Doors open at
5pm, Early Bird is at 6:30pm, Regular
Bingo starts at 7pm Our Next Bingo is
Quickie Bingo on June 25th
Church Hall and Alarm System
Unfortunately, this week, we found a door
left unlocked and the lights in the hall left
on. Please, if you are the last person in
the hall, Don’t leave a mess for someone
else. Turn off the lights and lock the
door. In light of that, we are going to look
into setting the alarm system for a while.
If you currently have or need an alarm
code for the system, please contact Fr.
Matt at the parish office to let him know
that you need access. We will let
everyone know via the bulletin when we
will start arming the system.
ACA Update
Our Current ACA Status
Our Goal $8,334.00
Pledged $4,925.00
Received $4,450.
Remaining: $3,884
32 Families Participating
Remember, 100% of any money over
goal is kept by the parish
Knights of Columbus:
The Knights of Columbus of Dudley
Council 16238 are looking for a few
good men. If you are interested in
giving back to your church and
community call Frank Gracey (814)
448-3650 or Zane Treece (814) 6352242
Thank you everyone for using the new
mass intention forms. Things seem to be
working well. If you’d like to request a
mass, simply pick up a form in the back
of Church, fill it out, and drop it in the
collection.
Parish Website:
We have a new website! Thanks to
Dave Mazzaferro for all the help.
Please check out our new site at the
same address www.iccdudley.com
For additions or changes to the site as
well as cancellations and event
changes, email Dave Mazzaferro:
davem@iccdudley.com
New Facebook Page:
Our Church now has a Facebook page.
Find us on Facebook at http://
www.facebook.com/iccdudley or simply
search for Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church
Pastoral Council
The Parish Pastoral Council meets
every 2nd Monday in the Parish Hall.
Rosary Society:
The Rosary Society will meet on the
third Sunday of each month at
10:00AM in the church hall. The next
meeting is July 17th
Bulletin Folder:
Anyone who would like to help fold
bulletins is always welcome Friday
Mornings after Mass
Some Questions on Eucharistic
Adoration
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Why have Eucharistic Adoration?
If the Mass is the source and summit of the entire
Christian life, then why have Eucharistic adoration? The
celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist is, certainly, the “fount
and apex” of the entire Christian life. Yet the “spiritual life…is
not limited solely to participation in the liturgy”. Pope John
Paul II calls worship of the Most Holy Eucharist outside Mass “an important daily practice [that]
becomes an inexhaustible source of holiness” and a practice “of inestimable value for the life of
the Church,” so much so that “it is the responsibility of Pastors to encourage, also by their
personal witness, the practice of Eucharist adoration, and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
in particular, as well as prayer of adoration before Christ present under the Eucharistic species.
What is the relationship of Eucharistic adoration to the Mass?
The celebration of the Eucharist in the sacrifice of the Mass is “truly the origin and
purpose of the worship that is shown to the Eucharist outside Mass.” Eucharistic adoration
extends Holy Communion in a lasting way and prepares us to participate more fully in the
celebration of the Eucharistic mystery. It leads us to “acknowledge Christ’s marvelous presence
in the sacrament” and “invites us to the spiritual union with him that culminates in
sacramental communion.
What is the importance of Eucharistic devotion?
“This practice, repeatedly praised and recommended by the Magisterium, is supported
by the example of many saints. Particularly outstanding in this regard was Saint Alphonsus
Liguori, who wrote: ‘Of all devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the
greatest after the sacraments, the one dearest to God and the one most helpful to us.’ The
Eucharist is a priceless treasure: by not only celebrating it but also by praying before it outside
of Mass we are enabled to make contact with the very wellspring of grace.”
What happens as we contemplate the presence of Christ in the Blessed
Sacrament?
“When we contemplate Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament we are given the
opportunity to thank Him for His passion, death, and glorious resurrection, the marvelous
saving act that brought about our redemption. Christ draws near to us, more intimate with us
than we are with ourselves. He strengthens our share in His divine life, the life that transforms
us into His likeness and, in the Spirit, He gives us access to the Father. As Pope John Paul II
reflected in his encyclical letter: “It is pleasant to spend time with Him, to lie close to His breast
like the Beloved Disciple (cf. Jn 13:25) and to feel the infinite love present in His heart. If in our
time Christians must be distinguished above all by the ‘art of prayer,’ how can we not feel a
renewed need to spend time in spiritual converse, in silent adoration, in heartfelt love before
Christ present in the Most Holy Sacrament? How often, dear brothers and sisters, have I
experienced this, and drawn from it strength, consolation and support.
Child Protection Clearances
In accordance with the new state law, anyone who works with or volunteers with or
around children must obtain clearances. We are all aware of just how important this
is. For volunteers, these clearances are 100% free. There is an instructional packet
on each of the bookcases in the back of Church. Please take a packet and consider
getting your clearances so that you could help us with future programs.
The exemption for past volunteers expires July 1st of this year. Even if you have
completed clearances years ago, they must be redone. If, however, you already
volunteer or work somewhere that required you to obtain clearances under the new
law, you do NOT have to redo those clearances, we simply need a photocopy for the
Church’s file. Please consider getting cleared. For those who struggle with
computers, we intend to have a help session at the High School at some point, but
we do not yet have a date. f you can work it out on your own, please don’t wait.
Thank you to those who have already taken packets and are starting to return
information. To the best of our ability if you’re missing something, we’ll try to let you
know!
A Bit of Humor
The Pastor woke up Sunday morning and realizing it was an exceptionally beautiful
and sunny early spring day, decided he just had to play golf. So.... he told the associate pastor that he was feeling sick and convinced him to preach for him that day. As
soon as the associate pastor left the room, the Pastor headed out of town to a golf
course about forty miles away. This way he knew he wouldn't accidentally meet anyone he knew from his church.
Setting up on the first tee, he was alone. After all, it was Sunday morning and everyone else was in church! At about this time, Saint Peter leaned over to the Lord while
looking down from heaven and exclaimed,
"You're not going to let him get away with this, are you?" The Lord sighed, and said,
"No, I guess not."Just then he hit the ball and it shot straight towards the pin, dropping just short of it, rolled up and fell into the hole. IT WAS A 435 YARD HOLE IN
ONE! Saint Peter was astonished. He looked at the Lord and asked,
"Why did you let him do that?"The Lord smiled and replied,
"Who's he going to tell?"
40 Hours Devotion
Tues July 12
1:30PM-6:30PM—Adoration @ IC
7:00PM—IC— Evening Mass & Benediction
(music by Diocesan Festival Choir)
Wed July 13
1:30PM-6:30PM—Adoration @ SS
7:00PM—SS—Evening Mass & Benediction
Thurs July 14
1:30PM-7:00PM—Adoration @ IC
7:00PM —IC— Solemn Vespers & Eucharistic Procession
(Music by St. Benedict Schola Cantorum of State College)
Confessions will be available each night after the devotion.
Please consider attending and inviting others to attend. Even if someone has
been away from the Church, or is just wondering what Catholics are like,
please invite them. This will be a wonderful opportunity to “come and see.”
Please mark this on your calendar as something you won’t want to miss!
(To signup for Adoration contact Cyndy at 814-928-0018)
From the Administrator
As I read through this week’s readings, I think we can really miss some of the
messages that Jesus taught us, simply in how he acted and treated others. Just about
two weeks ago, our nation witnessed another mass shooting. Rather than respond
immediately, I wanted to wait a bit to form something to say. I’ve watched with much
sadness as more young people lost their lives, and rather than coming together as a
nation to mourn for those we’ve lost, too quickly it seems we’re drawn back into fighting
with each other over how sincere people’s condolences were and what else should have
been said. It can be easy to forget in those moments that each person who lost their
lives was someone’s son or daughter, brother or sister, friend, relative or coworker.
Sometimes, in our fervor, we forget that.
Over 30 years ago, the then Cardinal Ratzinger said “
Working in a prison has taught me much about how many view those they see as
“sinners.” It can be terribly easy to point to someone else and condemn them. How easy
it is to say that someone is “getting what they deserve.” Yet, the reality is, all too often
we know very little about that person’s situation. We don’t know the state of their soul.
Today in the Gospel, when Jesus finds himself unwelcome in a Samaritan town,
the disciples want Him to call down fire from heaven. Jesus rebukes them. How easy it
is for us to forget that every one of us are sinners, yet every one of us is also a person
with intrinsic dignity. Each of us has a dignity that can never be lost and must always
be respected. We can never look at that other person and consider ourselves better or
worse. We can only teach what we believe and treat every human being with respect.
When Jesus was rejected today, he simply took his belongings and move on. He
never held back from teaching the truth, but neither did he condemn those who did not
welcome him. Even when he was attacked, he fought back by offering his own life
instead, precisely to those who hated him. When people were hurting, Jesus comforted
them. It did not matter what they had done in the past. He loved them first, He
comforted them. He built a relationship with them. Then he placed a choice before
them. He said, follow me. If they did or did not, he respected their decision. Yet even
then, Jesus was even willing to die for those who did not yet believe.
Imagine for a moment how different the story would be, if we were really know for
being like Jesus. If we as Catholics were known for our kindness to the one who attacks
us, for putting ourselves at risk for the one who rejects us. To do that would be truly to
follow Jesus. Every one of us fall short of that goal, myself included, yet we can’t lose
sight of that goal. That’s why the stations of the cross are called the “passion” of our
Lord. The incredible act of love where he saw the dignity in even those who rejected
him, and he loved them anyway, even up to giving his own life for them. Then he told
us...come and follow me...Scary...isn’t it?
From the Diocese:
Mass for Miscarriage and Infant Loss
The church lovingly desires to walk with and support families who are struggling
with infertility or who have lost a child through miscarriage and early infant
death recently or in the past. The Diocese invites all of those who are experiencing
this heartbreak to celebrate a Mass of Healing and Remembrance with Bishop
Mark Bartchak. The Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 14th at 6:30 pm at
Holy Name Church, 500 North Julian. St. Ebensburg, PA. A Light Reception will
follow the mass in the church Narthex. Reservations are appreciated by July 12.
Contact Family Life at 814-886-5551; email familylife@dioceseaj.org.
From the Diocese:
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Tuscarora Catholic Summer Camp
Tuscarora Catholic Sumer Camp will hold its 23rd Annual week of faith-filled, fun-filled activities
for Catholic Boys and Girls in grades 4 through 12 at Rhodes Grove Camp from Monday, July 18
through Thursday July 21, 2016. It is located off Route 11 between Greencastle and
Chambersburg. Campers come from parishes in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Harrisburg,
and the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Rhodes Grove functions year-round as a Conference Center with
its own food, maintenance, pool, and physical staff. Tuscarora XXIII’s Catholic volunteer staff,
includes priests, sisters, a nurse, and lay people both married and single, to lead and oversee camp
activities. The daily program includes Mass and religious activities along with swimming,
waterslide, high tower ropes, swing, horsemanship, crafts, nature studies, and more. Cost is $225
per camper. For further information and application, contact: Sister Margie Monahan, CCW, 110
South Third Street, McConnellsburg, PA 17233, (717) 485-5917, or visit www.fultoncatholic.com
If you have any reason to suspect Child Abuse, call the PA Childline 24/7 @ 1-800-932-0313