Announcements
Please check your bulletin for more information about the following announcements:
KC Breakfast this Sunday (Today!)
KNIGHTS CORNER KC Breakfast this Sunday, Nov. 17th at the IC Parish Center 8:30am-11:30am
November is the Month of the Holy Souls in Purgatory
As Catholics, we know that Purgatory is the place we are purified from every attachment to sin and worldly things so that we are prepared to come before the holy presence of God. In our charity for those who have died, we pray for the souls undergoing this purification in a special way during November. I offer you the St. Gertrude prayer as a great way to pray for these beloved souls: Eternal Father, I offer you the Most Precious Blood of your Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home, and within my family. Amen
Christmas Trolley Ride
Mark your calendars for Friday, December 6 at 5:30 pm for this fun gathering. We will be touring and looking at holiday lights in the Whispering Creek, Cherrywood, and Applewood neighborhoods with the opportunity to do some caroling. Afterwards, we will come back to Immaculate Conception church hall for treats and hot cocoa. A total of 64 seats are available and the cost is $15 per person. F
Festival of Trees
This Advent the parish is going to be hosting a Festival of Trees. Clubs, business, small groups, etc. will be able to decorate trees to be displayed in the Parish Center/Office area. Each tree will have a theme and will thus be decorated accordingly. For instance, Fr. Andrew and I might decorate a tree for priests with religious symbols like vestments, chalices, roman collars and the like. Trees will be decorated from Sunday, Dec. 1st through Wednesday, Dec. 4th. The trees will be located throughout the parish offices and parish center at IC. Stay tuned for more info. You must supply your own tree, however, we do have a few extras here at the office, if you are interested.
SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE: Friday Dec. 6th Tour the Christmas lights and Christmas Carols stopping for Hot Chocolate and Treats at Brightside on 4th Street. Call Sam at 899-8757
Meet with Father after Mass
A reminder that Father will greet people after Mass and will then be available in front of the altar if you would like to talk to him about any struggles that you are facing or would like him to pray with you.
Mater Dei Personal Products Pantry
Advent is a special time for making gifts to the pantry. During this season as we await the birth of Jesus Christ, you may bring your gifts to the altarbefore or after Mass. There will also be a basket at the altar marked for the pantry for monetary gifts. Thank you for sharing your gifts with those in need in our community.
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