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A FULL STEWARDSHIP PARISH
APRIL 24,
2016
The Fifth
Sunday in
Easter
www.icc-columbia-il.us
618-281-5105
Mass Times
Monday-Friday
8:05 a.m.
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 7:00, 9:00 &
11:00 a.m.
Deaf Ministry Mass
5 p.m. Saturdays
Sacrament of
Reconciliation offered every
Saturday
4:00-4:30 p.m. or
anytime by
appointment.
Welcome!
If you are visiting, we hope
you enjoy your stay, and we
are glad you decided to join
us in this celebration.
If you are new to the
Immaculate Conception
parish community, welcome home! To become a
registered parishioner, please
complete the registration
form inside on page 6.
If you are a former parishioner or a graduate of our
school, we are genuinely
glad to see you back home
and hope you will return
often. This weekly bulletin
offers information about our
parish life and activities.
There is even more info on
our website!
If you have any questions,
please call the Parish Office
at 281-5105, or stop by for a
visit.
ROOTED IN THE
GOSPEL OF CHRIST AND
IN THE TRADITION OF
CATHOLICISM AND
UNDER THE PATRONAGE
OF MARY IMMACULATE,
WE COMMIT OURSELVES
TO BE A
WELCOMING
COMMUNITY OF FAITH,
WORSHIPPING WITH
GENERATIONS OF
BELIEVERS AND
SERVING GOD IN ALL
PEOPLE.
411 PALMER ROAD | COLUMBIA, IL 62236
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Partner Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Dupo, IL
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PA LIV
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Parish
Staff
Directory
www.icc--columbia
columbia--il.us
www.icc
Parish Office
411 Palmer Road Columbia, Illinois 62236
618-281-5105 Fax: 618-281-6848
Pastor, Fr. Carl E. Scherrer
ext. 358
or cell phone 618-541-9008 clown@htc.net
Sacramental Minister, Fr. Chris Reuter, O.F.M.
618-482-5570 cnreuter@yahoo.com
Parish Admin., Stan Osterhage
ext.350
soster@htc.net
Director of Liturgy MaryBeth Babcock
ext. 353
mbabcock@iccmail.org
Director of Music Karen Lundy
ext 359
Karenslundy@gmail.com
Director of Faith Formation, Lizanne Young ext 354
lyoung@iccmail.org
IC-PSR Coordinator, Heather Schaefer
ext. 352
hschaefer@iccmail.org
Bookkeeper, Sheryl Oglesby
ext. 351
soglesby@htc.net
Secretary, Angie Bueltemann
ext. 300
abuelt@htc.net
Pastoral Council Chair, Margaret Raisch
281-3603
parishcouncil@iccmail.org
Immaculate Conception School
321 South Metter Avenue 281-5353
School Principal, Michael Kish
ext. 111
mkish@icsmail.org
School Secretary,Beverly Epplin
ext. 100
bepplin@icsmail.org
For information on committees and meetings please check
out our website!
Sacramental Preparations
Baptisms: Parents/guardians are asked to call the
Parish Office to register to attend a preparation
seminar available the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10
a.m. in the Parish Library. Baptisms are celebrated at
all Masses the first weekend of the month, and every
third weekend after 11 a.m. Mass.
Weddings: Please contact the Parish office a minimum
of four months prior to Marriage.
Anointing of the Sick & Funerals: Since individual
needs differ, please contact the Parish office at 2815105 for pastoral care. Do not hesitate to call; we are
grateful for the opportunity to open our hearts to you
and your family and offer these sacramental services.
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Deepen
Your Experience of God Through the Catholic Faith In
the Gospel of John, Jesus says, "No one can come to
me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I will
raise him on the last day." The Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults is for everyone who has been
drawn by God to form a deeper relationship. Wherever
you are in your faith practice – whether baptized in
another Christian faith, starting from the very
beginning, or simply interested in enriching your
Catholic practice – consider the RCIA. Get to know
God better and find out what it means to be Catholic.
We meet in the Fr. Steve Library on Sundays, starting
with "Breaking Open the Word" dismissal from 9 a.m.
Mass, and catechetical sessions from 10-11:30 a.m.
For more information, contact Lizanne Young at 2815105, x354, or email lyoung@iccmail.org.
Fr. Carl’s Little Reservoir...
Several people have commented to me recently that they enjoy seeing my
image of the Cardinals’ “Bird with the Bat” outside my front door at my
apartment on Main Street since the major league baseball season began back on April 3.
As you know, I’m a big Cardinal fan, and enjoy being called “Cardinal Carl” during the
baseball season. But I have a confession to make… I haven’t always been a Cardinal fan!
Growing up in Shawneetown, most everyone was a Cardinal fan except for a few scattered
CUB fans, and my dad and I, who were Giant fans! Actually, I was a Willie Mays fan, who
happened to play for the Giants. I used to try to bat like him, catch fly balls like he did and
always wore my Giants cap when I played baseball. I’ve read just about every book ever
written about Willie, and have quite a collection of newspaper articles and photos of his hall
of fame career. I used to love it when the Giants played the Cardinals because then I could
listen to the game on KMOX on my transistor radio… even late at night when the Giants
were at home and the game would start at 10:00 p.m. our time. In fact, the first major league
game I ever attended was in 1960 at Busch Stadium #1 when the Giants played the Cardinals
– the Giants won 10 - 6, and Willie hit a home run off the scoreboard behind the left field
bleachers.
But I converted to being a Cardinal fan when the Giants traded Willie to the METS back
in 1972. It’s great to have a home team to root for, and to be just 20 minutes away from their
stadium. Now you know the back story behind this avid Cardinal fan!!
~Fr. Carl
Our Sympathy…
To the family of Eugene Beiermann of our parish, who died on April 13 at
the age of 96; and to Ellis Bick and his family on the death of his granddaughter, Rachael Bick, who died in a tragic accident on April 16 at the age of seven.
Congratulations!...
To the 49 youth from our parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation
with Bishop Braxton this past Wednesday, April 20:
Mason Barnett
Alex Bira
Spencer Biske
Emeline Brockland
John “Jack” Burke
Katrina Costner
Elijah DeFosset
Lydia DeFosset
Sydney Denison
Patrick Dent
Chandler Frisch
Cole Froess
Kaylum Furlow
Ryan Gallagher
Jacob Gilbreth
Emma Groetecke
Emily Grossman
Rob Guetterman
Gabrielle Hamilton
Macie Hengel
Alexandria Hennes
Nicolas Horner
Samuel Horner
Claire Huebner
Hannah Janson
Zachary Kannewurf
Vanessa Kramper
Eric Kuebler
Ben Lambert
Kelly Long
Abigail Mathany,
Matthew Mehrmann,
Eve Melliere
Jacob O’Connor
Joshua O’Leary
Bryce Pautler
Emily Prater,
Nicholas Prindiville
Carlos Jacob Raisch
Haden Renner
Lauren Roderick
Maggie Schulte
Charlie Soetaert
Ben Traxler
Madison VonDerHaar
Mary Wessel
Jane Whelan
Erin Wittenaur
Olivia Wuertz
Fellowship/Welcoming Sunday...
Next Sunday, May 1, join us in the Garden Level after the 9:00a.m. Mass to
welcome our new parishioners and to enjoy some fellowship and refreshments.
We Want You!..
The IC Pastoral Council and the ICS School Board are now accepting nominations of people interested in serving on either board. They are using the discernment process of prayerfully considering whether or not you feel the call to be a member of the Pastoral Council or
School Board. On April 30, at the end of the 5 p.m. Mass, new members will be selected for
both the Council and the Board from the discerned candidates who wish to serve.
Interested in serving on Pastoral Council or School Board? Please complete the discernment
slip below and place in either the Pastoral Council or School Board discernment box
(located in the gathering space of church). There are also forms in the gathering space.
After prayerful consideration, I wish to serve Immaculate Conception Parish as a member of the (circle one):
Pastoral Council
School Board
Name: ________________________Phone:_____________
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Email___________________________________
Golden Gatherings...
Altar Society News…
Please join us for music and refreshments on Thurs,
April 28, at 2pm in the Garden level. As always no
charge other than a smile.
* The Altar Society meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Garden Level*
*The next Altar Society meeting is a dinner meeting on May 5th at 6pm at Aunt
Maggie’s on Main Street. This meeting is a celebration of our accomplishments, a short
discussion on current business, and planning for the fall. All women in the Parish are
invited to come join your sisters in Christ as we work a little bit, but then share fellowship, food, and fun. Bring your purse for the game, and a plant if you wish to participate
in the exchange. Cost is $10.
* Saturday, May 7th: Please join us as we honor Mary, our Blessed Mother, with a 30minute Rosary Prayer Service at noon at the fountain in front of Columbia City Hall. All
are welcome!
Extra Help Needed on Workdays….
Extra help is needed for the next two upcoming parish
workdays to relocate the contents of the convent. May 14,
we move parish organization's Treasures to storage. Dismantle Gaga pit. On June 11 move Pre- K and Pre-school
into main school. Please help if you can.
Looking for a Motorized Wheelchair?..
Look no further! ICC has one free to a good
home! Please call the office if you are interested!
Ministry Scheduling...
The next ministry schedule is being made. Please contact
MaryBeth Babcock at mbabcock@iccmail.org with any
dates you or your family will be unavailable in the months
of May, June and July. Thanks!
Faith in the Marketplace...
The Messenger will recognize Catholic business people
who take their faith to work with them - into the marketplace. We need your help to find these people and recognize them for living and sharing their faith with their
co-workers and clients. To nominate someone for this
recognition, you must have first-hand experience with
the nominee at work or in their business. Deadline to
send nominations is on or before June 1, 2016. Those
selected will be recognized at a special reception and
dinner Sept. 17, 2016. For more information and nominating materials, please contact The Messenger at 2338670 or email cathnews@bellevillemessenger.org or
fax 235-9605.
Mother’s Day Breakfast..
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Council 6165 on Sunday May 8, from
8:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. Menu will consist of:
Scrambled eggs, Schneider’s breakfast sausages, Biscuits and Gravy, Pancakes, Fruit cup, Doughnut holes,
Coffee, Milk and Orange Juice
All are invited! All ladies eat free!
Get Together for Jeanne Wilde...
As many of you know, Jeanne Wilde will be moving
to Kansas City on Sunday, May 1, to be with her
daughters. Please stop by the parish hall after mass
on Saturday, April 30, for light snacks and a "toast"
to Jeanne as she starts a new chapter in her life.
Quilter’s Block...
Please join us as we continue to work on the quilts for the 2016
Picnic. If you love to quilt or would like to learn how, we could
really use your help!! All our hours are flexible, so come for an
hour or stay the whole day. Can’t make it?? Donations of
hand sewn quilts or cash donations are always welcome. Our
Quilt-A-Rama will be June 7,8,9 and 10....hope to see lots of
new faces there!!! Any questions—contact Carlene Kisro @
618-281-5877 or kisro@htc.net.
Family Social Night...
Friday, May 13th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm
Kids are the focus on this night as they make pizzas from scratch in the warming kitchen and can sing-along with the karaoke machine. Note that food will be
provided for adults. All are welcome to this free, fun, family event! Please
join us in the Fellowship Hall-Lower Level of the Immaculate Conception
Church on Palmer Road. This event is designed to bring families together to
enjoy, socialize and strengthen our community and family. If you have questions, please call Nick Matrisotto at 314-609-7092, Ted Haney at 314-504-5057
or Brian Repp 314-479-3027.
The Peterson Project:
Bake Sale May 1!
As an ongoing homage to Russ Peterson, the Immaculate Conception 8th Grade
PSR Class has created "The Peterson Project," an annual year-end project in service
to a needy family or group. The Class of 2016 has adopted the Scott & Heather
Schaefer Family in gratitude for their work with the PSR, and will hold a Bake Sale
after the 9am and 11am Masses on May 1st. For more information, contact Mandy
Denison at mtdenison5@gmail.com or 618-917-7223.
4th Annual LifeNetwork Of Southern IL“Biking For Babies!”..
Saturday, May21, 2016 -Ride begins at 9:00 a.m. 722 N. Market St. -Waterloo
Online registration via Facebook & website @ www. Supportmylifenet.com,
or same day registration available from 8-9 a.m.
Four Routes Available: 5.5 and 15 Mile Rides $15 per individual / $25 per individual /
$35 per family (Entry fees include gift bag) Route maps can be found at our website and
facebook.com/lifenetworkof soill Call our office with any questions: 618-939-4224 or e
-mail dgeist@htc.net . Free Food & Drinks!!!
Want to Learn Self-Defense?...
Kirsten Peterson will be teaching a beginner self-defense class here at
ICC! Friday, April 29, from 1-3p.m. The suggested donation for the
class is $20 with all proceeds going to benefit the Scott Schaefer family.
This class is for women ages 18-89! No physical fitness level needed! Be sure to
wear comfy clothes! Contact Kirsten Peterson to sign up or ask questions: 444-1452
or kirstenmpeterson25@gmail.com. There is a minimum of 4 people per class
and a limit of 20!
His Excellency
The Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Ph.D., S.T.D.
Bishop of Belleville
Is pleased to personally invite you to
the Solemn Ordination of
The Reverend Mr. Brett A. Judkins To The Priesthood of Jesus Christ
On Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 10:30 O’ Clock
in the Cathedral of St. Peter
200 West Harrison Street Belleville, Illinois 62220
If you, your family, and friends have never participated in an Ordination Mass,
this is a unique opportunity for you.
Please join us. All are welcome!
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This Week’s Liturgical Celebrations
Monday, April 25…….8:05 a.m..(Church)………….....Mass offered for Paul Walhaus
Tuesday, April 26…….8:05 a.m..(ICS)…………...Mass offered for Pauline Jablonski
Wednesday, April 27 ..8:05 a.m (ICS)……................Mass offered for Dorothy Oexner
Thursday, April 28…..8:05 a.m (ICS)……………....Mass offered for Gene Beiermann
Friday, April 29……...8:05 a.m (Church)……………Mass offered for Bill & Iris Vogt
Saturday, April 30….5:00 p.m……………………..…Mass offered for Chester Kopec
Sunday, May 1… ... 7:00 a.m…………………………….....Mass offered for Parishioners
9:00a.m.………………….…..Mass offered for Virginia Slattery
11:00 a.m.……………………...…Mass offered for Steve Carter
Please Pray For...
Grace Ryterski
Dennis Kish
Katie Huch
Brenda Dame
Susie Settle
Ryton Miller
Garrett Patton
Suzi (Koenig) Cross
Richard Burroughs
Emily Schmidt
Margaret Schenewerk
Deb Gomez-Trost
Carolyn Holt
Kirk Brinovec
Donna Greene
Danny Saltzman
John L. Adams
Esther Kretz
Special Intention
Nancy Kish
Tom Kish
Desiree Frasure
Joan Johns
Tom Range
Carolyn Messerly
Richard Sambo
Cheryl McAlister
Dan Whelan
Floyd Crowder
Carl Garvach
Betty Schmidt
Mike Roediger
Tyler Dillon
Donna LaCourse
Gertrude Scherrer
Mary Rodriguez
Josh Ritter
Sharon Lewis
Luke Meyer
Jack Finney
Shirley Langhans
Jeremy Kohlberg
Eleanor Kohlberg
Brendan Schaper
Charlsie Ritson
Gary Hoguet
Nancy Raymond
George Wiligek
Mike Foster
Special Intention
Tim Keefe
Special Intention– D.F.
Carol Howell
Lisa Straub
Terry Rausch
Rich Cullen
Derek Dillon
Aiden Howard Maul
Kathleen Adams
John Brugman
Audrey Sambo
Alan Congiardo
Mia Simpson
Patresa Kish
Bev Tredway Johnson
Donald Crosby
Jennifer Trousdale
Mary Gonzales
Kevin Fries
John Raymond
Penny Reeves
Louise Mihalic
Jack Lewis
Josephine Inman
Marian Keim
Stephen Marlo
Glennon Rau
Katie Tappella
Chuck Ludwig
Patty Juengling
Vic Rose
Richard Tappella
Nicholas Eynon
Edie Smith
Dennis Dixson
Betty Lehr
Dennis DeRossett
Yvonne Sendajes
Ira J. Garnier III
Cecelia Toenjes
Kevin Diehl
Anna Lawlor
Harold Stemler
Patrick Shannon
Jim Brown
Jim Gidley
Sara Wright
Arlin Stechmesser
Mary Consolino
Kathleen Mueller -Reister
Marge Sander
Sr. Paula Thompson
JoAnn Sander
Peggy Schutt
Harold Barks
Sr. Jeannine Neumann
Breanna Colombo
Gene Beiermann
Bobby Talbert
Carol Helmkamp
Dominick Matrisotto
Christian Matrisotto
Jackie Cleveland
Carol Fries
Gayle Braun
Bailey George
Joe Descher
Patty Heath
Alicia Moore
Janet Bentley
Linda Whelan
Amy Kaempfe
Delores Wenkel
Ketith Stonis
Rev. Anthony Olges
Alan Lehr
Adriana E.Colindres
Angie Rose
Diane Heisler
Kathy Viers
Robert Braun
Suzanne Rautman
Jacob & Taylor
Stevenson
Darrell Wolff
Charles Farley
Barbara Buchheit
Charles Caesar
Brian Domijan
Joy Bretz
Sanela Spahic
Billie Bates
Anne Dunn
Matt Long
Therefore I tell you, all that you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it and
it shall be yours.” ~ Mark 11:24
Troops in Service
Army Ranger Joseph Pope, Carrie Gilbreth USN, Katherine Gilbreth EM2 USN, Justin Weiler
USAF, Lt Col. Brian Schoellhorn, US Army, OSSN Seth Spencer, Brandon Molner USMC,
SSGT Rebecca Millas; Chelsea Sackman, US Army, Colin Juengling, USAF, SPC Maria Witges MP
Army; Madeline Reichert, US Navy, Sgt. Eve Dorshorst, USAF, CPT Russ Sneddon, US Army;
Lance Corporal Quinten Burnes, USMC, Lt. Aaron Toenjes, USAF.
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To keep up with Main Street Redevelopers and their plans for our former
Main Street property, go to: http://mainstreetabbey.com/
Sanctity of Life News...
This weekend, April 23-24 will be the sign up for the Monroe Country Right to Life Ad
which will appear in a local newspaper on or around Mother's Day. Please sign your name to
the petition and support the right to life. Donations accepted. Saturday, May 7th: Please
join us as we honor Mary, our Blessed Mother, with a 30-minute Rosary Prayer Service at
noon at the fountain in front of Columbia City Hall at 12 noon. All are welcome!
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Financial Stewardship
April 17, 2016
Total envelopes and loose.……….. .......... ...$73,233.45
Budget …..………….................…………..$50,697.00
Fiscal year to date collected…………….$ ,357,441.42
Fiscal year to date budgetd… ............... ..$1,335,952.00
Over (Under) budget……….. ................ .…$ 21,489.42
St. Raymond’s in Guatemala ............................$311.00
Children’s collections (included in
envelope total) ....................................................$49.75
Gibault ..............................................................$360.00
Capital Improvements .......................................$330.00
Holy Land ...........................................................$70.00
Easter Flowers ....................................................$10.00
SVDP ................................................................$175.00
New Chruch ................................................... .$7536.74
Catholic Home Missions...................................$145.00
Ed Center Building Fund ............................ .$44,000.00
CRS ....................................................................$10.00
Black & Indian Mission ......................................$10.00
STBS ..................................................................$70.00
New Church Fund:
Memorial- Dorothy Oexner ...............................$50.00
Eugene Schorb Education Fund:
Memorial – Betty Beckerle ..............................$100.00
**This week’s collection contains figures from
online giving 3/30-4/15, 2016
Thank You For Sharing your Blessings!
From Our Young Stewards…
Said daily prayers & set the table for dinner,; picked up my room when asked to do
so this week; “sweeped” dining room; fed the
dogs; helped brother get ready; shared toys; Played
with my neighbor; helped mom with scrubbing
floors and laundry.
Stewardship Renewal…
If you did have not completed your Time, Talent and
Treasure Commitment Form, you may drop it in the box in
the gathering space or place it in the collection basket at any
Mass or return it by mail to the parish office. Please return
your commitment form as soon as possible. Extra copies
are in the kiosk in the Gathering Space. Thanks to those
who have turned in their form!!
Online Giving...
The number of parishioners that use online giving
continues to grow and is currently at 249. To access online
giving, just go to our website, click on the full stewardship tab and then on online giving.
2016 CSMA...
The CSMA provides a convenient way
for all of us to take an active role in the
mission of our diocesan Church. Please
consider making a gift or pledge; no
amount is too large or too small. If you
did not receive a pledge card in the mail or forgot to bring it,
please use one of the extra envelopes that are available in the
kiosk, or scan the code in this text box with your smart
phone! Our parish goal is $49,650. So far we have collected $22,345.00 (There will be an updated total in next
week’s bulletin). Thank you to all who have made a
contribution so far!
Corporal Works of Mercy...
The Corporal Works of Mercy are these kind
acts by which we help our neighbors with their
material and physical needs.
feed the hungry
give drink to the thirsty
clothe the naked
shelter the homeless
visit the sick
visit the imprisoned
bury the dead
Spiritual Works of Mercy...
The Spiritual Works of Mercy are acts of compassion,
as listed below, by which we help our neighbors with
their emotional and spiritual needs.
counsel the doubtful
instruct the ignorant
admonish sinners
comfort the afflicted
forgive offenses
bear wrongs patiently
pray for the living and the dead
Weekly Reflection
April May 1, 2016
First Reading: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29
Second Reading: Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23
Gospel: John 14:23-29
Bishop’s Mass to Celebrate
Marriage...
His Excellency, Bishop Braxton will celebrate a Mass on
Sunday, June 5, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., at the Cathedral of St.
Peter honoring all married couples who are celebrating
major anniversaries in 2016. Major anniversaries are
25,30, 40, 50, and 60 and all years over 60. Please send
names to Angie at the office abuelt@htc.net or call the
office at 281-5105 by April 25.
Messenger Memorial Day Issue…
The Messenger is preparing for the May 19 Memorial Day
Issue, and we would like to include the names of parishioners or their loved ones who died during a war while serving
in the military. Since Memorial Day is the traditional day to
commemorate U.S. men and women who died while in
military service to their country during a war, we want to
list their names, the date of death, their rank (if known), and
the branch of service to which they were attached, i.e. U.S.
Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force or Coast Guard. However, if you are unsure of any of these details but know they
died during service to their country during a war, while a
member of the military, please email to abuelt@htc.net by
May 1.
Advertiserr of the
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our bulletin advertisers and thank them
for their generous
support!
Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy:
In response to the “burning desire” of Pope Francis for us to rediscover the Corporal
and Spiritual Works of Mercy during this Jubilee Year of Mercy, 12 charities that serve
the poor were selected by those attending the annual Stewardship of Charity meeting on
February 14 to receive a portion of the $32,633.69 set aside for that purpose. In the next
few weeks, we will publish in this column the thank you letters we have received.
Dear Friends,
Thank you very much for your support of Good Samaritan Ministries of the Metro East.
Your generosity makes it humanly possible to continue our important work of making
positive change in the city of Washington Park possible by equipping people for Christlike living.
The name and vision for our ministry is taken form the parable of the Good Samaritan
who showed compassion to a man who had been beaten down by life. He calls us to do
the same.
Thanks again for your participation in this ministry!
Sincerely,
Mike Pabarcus-Chairman of the Board of Directors
Community Events…
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows…
Silence: God’s First Language and Merciful Gift
Presenter: Fr. John Mark Ettensohn, OMI
Saturday, April 23, 9 – 11:30 a.m.
The Silence of God is like no other. To our surprise, it may actually signal a time when grace
is happening. Join us as Fr. John Mark shares a way of looking at silence that we may not
have considered before. Cost: $20. For more information, call 618-397-6700 ext. 6270.
Register online at snows.org/programs.
Youth Cooking School 2016...
Ages 8 to 14, $60 per student, Columbia and Waterloo locations For more info or to register,
call 939-3434 or register on-line at web.extension.illinois.edu/mms.
Hometown Harmony Spring Concert...
The 7th Annual Hometown Harmony spring concert is set for Sunday, May 1. This talented
group of local singers will take the Hope Christian Church stage at 6:30 p.m. This year’s
theme is “Old Time Religion” and will include live music with a variety of instruments. The
concert will feature the Singers Spotlight children’s performance group as guests. Come and
sing along to your gospel favorites, including “The Old Rugged Cross”, “Amazing Grace”,
“Little Brown Church in the Vale”, “Daddy Sang Bass”, and lots more!
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Purchase Advance tickets for $5 or pay $6 at the door. You can purchase advance tickets at First National Bank of Waterloo (all locations) or State Bank of Waterloo (all locations). Kids 10 & under are free. No advance seat reservations.
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows...
“Forgiveness: A Challenging Path to Wholeness”
Day of Reflection sponsored by the Victorious Missionaries
Saturday, May 14, begins with Ecumenical Service at 9:15 a.m., ends after
Reconciliation Service at 6:30 p.m.
Presenter: Rev. Bob Molsberry
Runner and competitive triathlete, Rev. Bob Molsberry, was struck from behind
on his bicycle by a hit-and-run driver in an accident that left him a paraplegic.
He will be sharing his own journey of forgiveness and coming to terms with the
“unforgivable” events in life.
Price: $70 (includes lunch & dinner)
For more information, visit vmusa.org or contact Bette Meyer at 618-394-6281
or bette.meyer@snows.org
Monday Morning Meditation...
In the Fr. Steve Library every Monday morning. Gather by 7:10 a.m., participate in a brief reflection, then sit in silence from 7:15-7:35 a.m. No need to reserve a space, simply come by (use the Garden Level door by the Warming
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Visit ICS on the web:
www.icscolumbia.org
MISSION • COMMUNITY • SERVICE
Rosati Kain Math Competition...
Katie Grawitch earned a blue ribbon and
Jessica Lambert earned a red ribbon in
the Rosati Kain 7th grade girls math contest
on April 16. The Immaculate Conception
School students competed with 64 girls.
Dan Kassebaum is their math teacher.
If you would like to receive the good news
about a Catholic education at ICS, send an
email to: Mrs. Bev Epplin
bepplin@icsmail.org and she will add you
to our distribution list.
Diocesan Hispanic Youth Day...
The annual diocesan Hispanic Youth Day, for Latino youth ages 10 to 20, will be held on June 4th.The
day will begin at the Shrine for a ‘pilgrimage’ experience; then move to the Pastoral Center, Building 6
for experiences of putting ‘mercy in motion’. Activities are from 9:30 to 4:30. The theme is “El
Camino: Mercy in Motion”. For further information
call the Office of Hispanic Ministry: 235-9601 extension 1292.
Summer Youth Retreat Opportunity...
Current high school students are invited to apply for Youth Sing Praise by April 30th. YSP is a unique musical theatre and
retreat camp for teens, where acting, singing, dancing, performing, praying, and community building thrive. In just nine days and
nights, students audition, learn, and perform a faith-based musical. This year, we are excited to be celebrating the 30th anniversary
of Children of Eden, originally Family Tree, written for YSP by Stephen Schwartz and John Caird. The performance will take
place on Saturday, June 25th, at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL. Online application and instructions, and
more details at www.youthsingpraise.com or call 314.NOW.4YSP.
Prayer Shawl Ministry…
If you know of someone suffering from illness, and would like a blessed prayer shawl, lovingly made by our ladies in
the prayer shawl committee, delivered to them, please contact Angie at the office 281-5105.
Initial Child Protection Training…
The Child Protection Refresher Course is now available online. You can either print and turn in your certificate of completion
to Stan Osterhage or email your certificate from the site to him at soster@htc.net. Anyone who wishes to volunteer at school or
church when there are children present, must be in compliance with the Diocesan child protection policy which includes taking
the initial Child Protection Course. Information on times and locations that the course is being conducted elsewhere is on the
diocesan website: http://diobelle.org/bout_db.aspx
Messenger Renewal ...
Please stay “connected” through a subscription to The Messenger. Payments can be made in your parish envelope or on-line at
ww.bellevillemessenger.org. Subscription Cost: Print - $25.00, Electronic - $25.00, Both - $30.00.
LIFE Network of Southern IL..
All services are free. Call 618-939-4224 or www.mylifenet.org
Neither Do I Condemn You…. The Catholic Church lovingly offers help with neither judgment nor condemnation
through the ministry of Project Rachel which brings hope and healing to the hurting. Please give us a call at: 888-456-HOPE.
If you know of someone whose unborn baby has been diagnosed with "fetal anomalies" or an "adverse prenatal diagnosis",
please refer the parents to the following web sites: BeNotAfraid.net and PrenatalPartnersforlife.org Fontebella Maternity
Home 618-406-4355 or www.fontebella.org.
Welcome New Parishioners!
Please take a moment to register with Immaculate Conception Parish by filling out all the information below and allow
us to welcome you fully into our faith community. Return the completed form by collection basket, mail, or bring it to
the Parish Office, so that your information can be accurately added to our parish database
database..
Name(s)
Address
City/State/Zip
Home Phone
Email
Children living at home, and dates of birth:
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Eucharistic Adoration...
Now takes place in the
New Church. The side
entrance to the church
should be the only entrance
used (in or out) during
Adoration
Themes for Adoration...
1st Tuesday – Building the
Church of the Future –
theme still centers on praying for all our parishioners
and for all those working on
our new Catholic Education
and Activity Center.
2nd Tuesday – For the
sanctity of human life
3rd Tuesday - World peace,
safety of all those in the military, especially those from
our own parish (the name of
those service men and woman are mention at the beginning of the Holy Hour from
6 to 7 p.m.)
4th Tuesday – Vocations to
the priesthood and religious
life
5th Tuesday – For those
suffering from cancer and
other serious illnesses.
If you are interested in becoming an Adorer – even if
it is just for a few minutes on
a Tuesday, please contact:
Ann Luth 281-8266 or 618719-6904 or Pat Novak 2815620 and 618-9750381.**A prayer box has
been placed in the gathering
space of our New Church.
Please drop your intentions
in this box and they will be
prayed for by our Adorers
during Tuesday’s Eucharistic Adoration.