Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.

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1 Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.

2 From the Pastor s Desk Father James Peterson will arrive at our parish on July for his first weekend with us. Please keep him in your prayers. Father John Gallas has been assigned as the Temporary Parochial Administrator of Immaculate Conception Church from July 2-27, and he will cover the weekday and weekend Masses, the Funeral Masses, and other pastoral needs before Father Peterson s arrival on July 28. I am not my own; I have given myself to Jesus. He must be my only love. St. Kateri Tekakwitha Readings and Observances Sunday, July 8 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 2:2-5/Ps 123:1-2, 2, 3-4 [2cd]/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a Monday, July 9 St. Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [8a]/Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday, July 10 Hos 8:4-7, 11-13/Ps 115:3-4, 5-6, 7ab-8, 9-10 [9a]/Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday, July 11 St. Benedict, Abbot Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12/Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [4b]/Mt 10:1-7 Thursday, July 12 Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, [4b]/Mt 10:7-15 Friday, July 13 St. Henry Hos 14:2-10/Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-13, 14 and 17 [17b]/Mt 10:16-23 Saturday, July 14 St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin Is 6:1-8/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/Mt 10:24-33 Sunday, July 15 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Am 7:12-15/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, [8]/Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10/Mk 6:7-13 Liturgical Publications Inc. Inside this Issue School News... 3 Bulletin Sponsor... 3 Summer Jam News... 3 Adoration... 3 Pastoral Ministry... 4 Road to Discipleship... 4 Social Justice... 4 Reflections... 5 Parish News... 5 Weekly Calendar... 5 Relevant Radio... 5 Church Directory... 6 Collections... 6 Gospel Meditation... 6 Pray for a Priest... 6 IC Summer Jam Church of the Immaculate Conception Columbia Heights JULY 8, 2018

3 School News I.C. Summer Jam August 2-5 Parade Our parish school was again represented in the annual Columbia Heights Jamboree Parade on June 22. We had 23 students and 6 adults join in the fun! Thank you for getting out there and greeting us from afar. We have a couple parade photos to share with you here. The kids tossed candy and handed out informational flyers about the school and Fun Fest Summer Jam. It was a perfect night and so much fun! Volunteer We Need You! Many great Summer Jam volunteer opportunities are available. Sign -up boards are located in the narthex of the church, so please check them out or sign-up online at ICCSonline.org and contribute some of your time and talent to IC Summer Jam Thank you! Raffle Tickets Pre-assigned IC Summer Jam general raffle tickets are available for pick up in the back of church or in the parish office during the week. If we missed your name or you would like to buy/sell additional tickets, please call the parish office at State regulations require that all tickets be accounted for, so please return all purchased ticket stubs with payment and un-purchased tickets to the Mass collection baskets or the parish office. ~CCW Summer Jam News~ Summer Break The students of ICS are off enjoying summer! Prior to the school year concluding, our 3rd graders (now 4th graders) created some fun and interesting art work that was displayed in the hallway. The children drew an image of their faces with big sunglasses, entitled, Looking Into Summer. Each pair of sunglasses reflected activities they are looking forward to. We can see beaches, swing sets, YMCA, Home Depot, fishing, and other fun summer activities. As parishioners you are always welcome to visit the school and experience the unique and special work that is part of our mission at Immaculate Conception. Enjoy your summer and God Bless! Jane Bona and the ICS Staff Position Available Immaculate Conception School is seeking an Office Administrative Assistant. The position is full time and provides administrative support to all of the school employees. It is a valued position. We are going to miss Barbara Breza who has been in this position since the school year of She is a dedicated parishioner and employee! If you have questions about this, please contact Jane Bona at Thank Our Advertiser of the Week Harrison Electric Inc. 24 Hour Express Service 3440 Kilmer Lane North Plymouth, MN Harrison-Electric.com This advertiser, and the others on the back of the bulletin, make this bulletin possible, please support them when you can. Bottlemania Booth Needs Pop The members of St. Michael s Circle are requesting donations of two-liter bottles of pop for our booth. Boxes for donations will be at all entrances of church. We appreciate and thank you for your generosity and support. Eucharistic Adoration Come to me, all who labor and are burdened, and I will refresh you, says the Lord ((Matthew 11:28) This is exactly what Eucharistic Adoration does! Adorers come before our Lord Jesus to pray or to sit in His presence and they leave with a sense of peace. Time spent in adoration gives adorers a refreshed spirit to face all that is happening in their lives. Come and experience the peace and refreshment of adoration! If you would like information about adoration or would like to sign up for an hour, please call Sandy at or Fran at Adorers are needed for the following hours: Wednesdays at 10:00 pm Fridays at 11:00 am Partner adorers are needed for the following hours: Mondays at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm Tuesdays at 3:00 pm Wednesdays at 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm Fridays at 7:00 pm We also need additional substitute adorers especially during the summer vacation season. NOTE: The chapel will be closed on Friday, July 13 for carpet cleaning. It will reopen on Monday, July 16 at 7:00 am. 3 View the bulletin online at ICCSonline.org FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

4 4 Pastoral Ministry Fellowship Next Sunday Join us this Sunday for Fellowship hosted by our Social Justice Committee. After Sunday Masses, enjoy donuts, oatmeal and beverages in Fellowship Hall, located in the lower level of the church. Anointing of the Sick Individual Anointing of the Sick is available by request call the parish office at x 212. In Need of Prayer? Please Call Us. To add a name to the weekend Mass petitions or the bulletin, please call Vicki at x 212. For private prayer call Larene at Pray For Our Loved Ones Who Have Died Especially all who have died from war. May God grant them everlasting peace and joy in the kingdom of heaven. Pray For All the Sick Especially: Paul Bona Claire Burgoyne Barb Breen Michelle Cadieux Nichole Castonguay Mary Fredenburg Joan Graves Gerald Krawiecki Tom Leight Jr. Randy Mancuso Janet Mihalik Izzy Miller Shawn Moulzolf Leon Reinarts Greg Sery Irene Spensley Elaine Thunstrom Lois Weyers Germaine Wolsfeld and all those on our prayer chain If your name was removed and you would like to continue to be on the prayer list please call x 212. Dear Visitor, We are glad to see you today! It is our goal that every visitor feel welcomed and included, as part of the family of God. We have ministries to help individuals build relationships, feel a sense of belonging, and create a community pleasing to God. Whether you are married or single, young or old, all of us find our purpose in life and our connection with each other in the wonderful fact that God loves us. He has an exciting plan for our life and we are here to help you discover that plan, and to follow His will. Our church is committed to serving you and welcoming you into our family. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. For questions about Pastoral Care or Social Justice please contact Vicki at x 212. Feastday: July 11 Patron of students and Europe Born: 480 Died: 543 Canonized in 1220 (from Church of the Immaculate Conception Columbia Heights JULY 8, 2018 The Road to Discipleship Recognize God in Your Ordinary Moments Sometimes we need a dose of healthy skepticism. Do you see some of the claims on the Internet, in social media, or even on the cover of supermarket tabloids? If we are not careful, we can easily be led astray. However, when we find ourselves skeptical all the time, unable to trust anyone or anything, we have a problem. Trust is essential in a conversion process, and we all are in a continual process of turning toward and moving closer to God. If we find it hard to trust the promises of God, then we will find ourselves lost and bewildered. Sometimes the biggest obstacle to a stewardship way of life is lack of trust. This is true for individuals as well as parish communities. Do we believe that God will provide for our needs? Do we believe that if we give it all away we will receive even more in abundance? Do we believe that there is true freedom in complete surrender? Many will say that the principles of a stewardship way of life sound good spirituality and are inspiring. But when really faced with the tough decisions, they will fall back on placing trust in themselves, material goods, or money. Are we true disciples and good stewards as we claim? Where do you place your trust? Have you chosen a path where you are all in or are you still keeping something for yourself because you just aren't sure all this talk of consider the lilies is real or just pretty words on a page? Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness. Social Justice (2 Cor 12:9a) Thank You to all who serve on our Social Justice Committee This group oversees the charitable events of Immaculate Conception; the events include Coins for Social Justice, Meals on Wheels, Catholic Charities Opportunity Center (Branch III), The Sock Drive and The Giving Tree. The outpouring of generosity of this parish is amazing! The committee extends a warm Thank You to all who have supported these important ministries of charity. New members are welcomed, interested in learning more? Call Vicki for more information, x 212. Catholic Charities Opportunity Center The Church of the Immaculate Conception serves a full breakfast at The Opportunity Center the second Saturday of each month. The Opportunity Center, also known as Branch III is a service of Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and is located downtown Minneapolis. It provides a place for those experiencing homelessness to connect with resources to help move toward self-sufficiency. Thank you to our two new volunteers and to all volunteers who give of their time to serve.

5 Reflections Word of Life Gracious Father, I thank you for the mercy you have shown in forgiving my sins and for the peace that comes from being reconciled with you and with your Church. Trust in God s Mercy USCCB Prayer Card (Post-Abortion Healing)* Why Do We Do That? Catholic Traditions Explained Question: We are considering homeschooling our children. Does this present a problem when it is time for them to receive the sacraments? What must we do? Answer: Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, and like other types of education, has its advantages and its drawbacks. There are many factors to consider, and each family has to decide what the best way to educate its children is. With religious education, many dioceses have a formal policy that outlines procedures and expectations, some of which include more than just academic information. Call the religious education office to find out what they are for your area. In general, though, an appointment with your parish priest to discuss your situation is the best first step. An opportunity to discuss what is available, what the expectations are for each sacrament, and how you can best prepare your child helps make your time of preparation more effective. The priest can direct you to good catechetical materials, parent information classes, and other choices and possibilities for your child. All parents need to be part of their child's religious education, taking a lead in instilling the values and beliefs of their faith. Communication and information helps us all to teach and preach the Gospel as Jesus did. Live the Liturgy Inspiration for the Week It seems that Jesus is always facing some kind of opposition. Today, those from his native place amaze him because of their lack of faith. We oppose Jesus as well. It is not easy to be challenged and realize our great need to change. We grow comfortable with ourselves and our surroundings and resist change. We become defensive when the wisdom Jesus utters asks us to leave ourselves and our concerns and think more about others. We lack faith in God, faith in ourselves, and faith in one another. We are asked to keep our eyes fixed on the Lord and allow ourselves to be stretched. Jesus knows what he is talking about. Do we really believe this? Catholic Quotes Words to Inspire the Faithful Christ has illumined you with wisdom and the fires of His presence... let it blaze! Caryll Houselander Parish News Let Us Pray... Join us for the next Intercessory Prayer Ministry meeting on Friday, July 13 from 7:00-8:30 pm in the St. Clare Room. Please bring a pen, prayer journal or notebook, your homework, and your Bible. There will be time for prayer, discussion and sharing how God is answering prayers for the church and school. Refreshments and fellowship time are included. If you would like more information, please contact Mary Nawrocki in the Faith Formation Office at x 210. All are welcome invite a friend. Weekly Calendar Sunday, July 8 Mass, Intention, IC Parishioners 8:00 am Fellowship 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Mass 10:00 am Intention, +Walter, Carole, Katie & David Guzik Monday, July 9 IC Summer Jam Chair Meeting 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday, July 10 Mass 7:30 am Intention, +Lawrence & Margaret Wodziak Charismatic Prayer Group 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Wednesday, July 11 Mass, Intention, +Joe Goodman 7:30 am Thursday, July 12 Mass, Intention, +Robert Miller 7:30 am Communion Service, Crest View on 42nd 3:15 pm Friday, July 13 Mass, Intention, +Joseph Murzyn 7:30 am Intercessory Prayer Ministry 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Formation 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, July 14 Reconciliation 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Mass, Intention, +George Rozek 5:00 pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer Group 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Sunday, July 15 Mass, Intention, IC Parishioners 8:00 am Mass, Intention, +Cliff Shedlov 10:00 am +Deceased Tune in to Relevant Radio 1330 AM your summertime companion Did you know the time you spend driving in your car can be an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful Catholic faith? Simply tune your dial to 1330 AM, where you will hear engaging and dynamic Catholic programming on Relevant Radio. Listen to interactive shows as callers participate from across the country. Hear the news of the day from a Catholic perspective. Contributors include Archbishop Bernard Hebda, a regular guest on Morning Air, the morning drive time show. You can also download the FREE Relevant Radio mobile app, for podcasts, daily readings, and more! This summer, listen to Relevant Radio, and take your faith with you, wherever you go! 5 View the bulletin online at ICCSonline.org FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Visit our website: ICCSonline.org

6 6 Church Directory Emergency (Death or Anointing) (#9) PARISH Parish Office (Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am 4:30 pm) Parish Fax Reception Desk... x 201 Accounting Specialist, Julie Mack... x 204 Director of Advancement and Discipleship, Mary Beth Pfeifer... x 203 Deacon, Larry Palkert Communications Coordinator, Sue Ashmore... x 205 Records Coordinator, Terri Glaeser... x 227 Director of Marketing, Cathleen Cary... x 213 Director of Music and Liturgy, Ray Bannon... x 214 Maintenance Supervisor, Doug Olson... x 218 Pastoral Minister, Vicki Bazille... x 212 Special Event Coordinator, Jami Bridgeman... x 221 Wedding Coordinator, Barb Hartwick... x 204 FAITH FORMATION Director of Faith Formation, Mary Nawrocki... x 210 Administrative Assistant, Mary Scott... x 208 SCHOOL School Office School Fax Principal, Jane Bona (jbona@immac-church.org)... x 220 PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Dave Kellner Kathy Johnson Charles Karanja Stacy McVary Marcus Paulson Sandy Sichak Jane Bona (School Principal) Steve Smith (Parish Trustee) Copies of the Parish Council meeting minutes are available in the pamphlet racks at the entrances to the church. LOW GLUTEN HOSTS Low gluten hosts (.002 gluten) are available. Come to the Sacristy before Mass to request one. Collections Week 01 June 30 - July 1, 2018 Our weekly financial contributions will not publically available on our website. If you would like this information, please call The parish office at Thank you. Church of the Immaculate Conception Columbia Heights JULY 8, 2018 Gospel Meditation 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time If you have been closely following the Sunday readings, today s Gospel could sound a bit like a broken record. Four weeks ago, the Gospel told of Jesus visiting his home of Nazareth and being poorly received by his family members. Jesus had attracted a large crowd as he preached, and his concerned relatives came to bring him home. Jesus, they thought, was out of his league. Today Jesus takes things further. He returns to Nazareth. Rather than preaching from his house, he enters the synagogue. He speaks eloquently. The listeners acknowledge that wisdom has been given him and recognize the mighty deeds wrought by his hands, but it is too much for them to bear. Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary? The listeners know his whole clan, his male and female relatives. Jesus as carpenter was acceptable. Even Jesus as fringe preacher was interesting enough to draw a crowd. But Jesus as authoritative teacher is too much. They took offense at him. As Christians, we have known the truth of Jesus identity since we were first introduced to him. He is fully human and fully divine. He is the second person of the Trinity. It could be easy to look down on these 1st century listeners for their lack of faith. But where do we expect to learn our own lessons? The more we age, the easier it is to believe we understand the world and how it works. We have experience with people, with the Church, with politics, and with the affairs of daily living. We have developed criteria for first impressions. We categorize. Today we remember that the Christian life requires humility. Jesus listeners have an expectation of how things should be, and their lack of faith causes doubt in others. He was not able to perform any mighty deeds there. Do your assumptions limit your perspective? Who can you learn from that you did not expect? Liturgical Publications Inc. Pray for a Priest Will You Pray for a Priest Each Day? Prayer Suggestion: Dear Jesus, hear my prayer on behalf of your priest, Father [N]. Give him a deep faith, a bright and firm hope, and a burning love which will ever increase in the course of his priestly life. Be his comfort, his joy, and his strength. Amen. July 8 Rev. Kevin Finnegan July 9 Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald July 10 Rev. Bob Fitzpatrick July 11 Rev. John Fitzpatrick July 12 Rev. Martin Fleming July 13 Rev. John Floeder July 14 Rev. Daniel Friberg

7 7 View the bulletin online at ICCSonline.org FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME