Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - La Grange, Kentucky
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 502 North Fifth Avenue La Grange, Kentucky 40031 502-222-0255 www.iclagrange.org The Very Reverend A. L. Chandler, KHS, Pastor Reverend Ismael Hernandez, Associate Pastor Deacon Thomas McNally Deacon Robert Caruso Deacon David Hotz Mass Schedule: Monday-Friday see bulletin Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Confession: Saturday, 4:00-4:45 p.m. 7:00-8:00 p.m. (Spanish) Eucharistic Adoration: 6 a.m.-midnight, Monday-Friday; 7 p.m.-midnight, Sunday January 8, 2017/The Epiphany of the Lord Mass Schedule and Intentions Monday, January 9 No Mass Tuesday, January 10 8:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception Parish Wednesday, January 11 No Mass Thursday, January 12 No Mass Friday, January 13 8:00 a.m. Erin Boyle Avery Saturday, January 14 - Second Ordinary Sunday 5:00 p.m. J. A. Buckman, Gail Dixon Sunday, January 15 - Second Ordinary Sunday 8:00 a.m. Peter W. Good, Jr., Marie Pechet 10:30 a.m. Joe Newman, Sr. 12:30 p.m. Immaculate Conception Parish (Our 12:30 p.m. Mass is celebrated in Spanish.) Save the Dates: January 28: Blood Drive February 25: Trivia Night! This Week at Immaculate Conception Today, January 8 - Bubble Bath Day PREP, 9:10 a.m. Men s Basketball, 6 p.m., Marian Center HSYG, 6:30 p.m., Bosco Hall Monday, January 9 - Clean Off Your Desk Day Private Sports, 6 p.m., Marian Center Tuesday, January 10 - Save the Eagles Day Private Sports, 6 p.m., Marian Center Scripture Study, 7 p.m., St. Joachim Room Wednesday, January 11 - Milk Day Scripture Study, 9 a.m., Sts. Joachim & Anne Rms. Prime Time, 6:30 p.m., Bethany Hall Middle School Youth Group, 6:30 p.m., Bosco Hall/Marian Center High School Youth Group Parent Mission Trip/ Trivia Planning, 6:30 p.m., Room 204 Choir, 7 p.m., Church Thursday, January 12 - Pharmacist Day Scripture Study, 9 a.m., St. Joachim Room Prayer Shawl Ministry, 1:30 p.m., St. Joachim Room Private Sports, 6 p.m., Marian Center RCIA, 6:30 p.m., Bethany Hall Art & Environment, 7 p.m., St. Martha Room K of C 4th Degree, 7 p.m., St. Joachim Room Friday, January 13 - Rubber Ducky Day Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Room 204
Dear Friends in Christ, The Solemnity of the Epiphany is one of the richest feasts in the Christian liturgy, and for this reason, it is also among the most misunderstood. The Greek word, which we translate, epiphany simply means appearance or manifestation, and in the Wester liturgical tradition, the Epiphany is linked most strongly to the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child. But in the Eastern liturgies, the Epiphany is focused not only on the visit of the Magi, but on every early event by which Christ is revealed to the world as the Messiah: His birth, the visit of the Magi, His presentation in the Temple, His instruction of the elders in the Temple, His Baptism in the Jordan, and His first miracle at the wedding feast of Cana. For this reason, ancient liturgies refer to the Epiphany as a festival of illumination, declaration, and theophany, and in many Eastern Christian Churches (like the Armenian), January 6 is the primary, or only, celebration of the Birth of Jesus, not December 25. This helps us understand the profound link between the Western feasts of Christmas and Epiphany and why (because the Epiphany should be celebrated on January 6) this celebration is the traditional Twelfth Day of Christmas. The revelation of the Son of God to the world begins with His birth, continues with the visit of the Magi and with His presentation in the Temple, is intensified at His Baptism, and finds its first miraculous expression at Cana. Though separated by thirty years, the events at Bethlehem and Cana are truly about one continuous unfolding of the eternal plan of salvation, and of all these mysteries we can speak with equal force the words of the Preface of the Epiphany from the Roman Missal: Father today you have revealed the mystery of our salvation in Christ as a light for the nations, and when he appeared in our mortal nature, you made us new by the glory of his immortal nature. The Epiphany is an older Christian feast than Christmas, and from antiquity it has been kept on January 6. The first recorded mention of this feast was in 361, and, by 385 the Epiphany was celebrated in Jerusalem for eight days, like the present Octaves of Easter and Christmas and the old Octave of Pentecost. All of this points to the supreme importance of the sacred mysteries we celebrate today: by His incarnation and birth, by His revelation to the Magi and His presentation in the Temple, by His Baptism and the miracle at the wedding feast of Cana, the Son of Mary is gradually shown to her God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God. Praised be Jesus Christ... now and forever!! Thanks to all for their Christmas cards, gifts and goodies!!! They were and are greatly appreciated. Know of my prayers for you while I am on sabbatical!!!
All boys and girls, ages 9-14, are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship! The local competition will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at ST. ALOYSIUS IN PEWEE VALLEY. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For entry forms or additional information, please contact Jack Dombroski, 905-7591, or Joe Liedtke, 645-4048. Our parish is invited to participate in a Pro-Life signature ad in memory of the more than 59 million babies killed by abortion since January 22, 1973. The ad will run in the Sunday, January 22, 2017 statewide edition of the Courier-Journal. The ad is sponsored by Right to Life of Louisville and suggested donation is $5 per name or line. Check should be make to RIGHT TO LIFE OF LOUISVILLE. Signature sign-up will be held in the narthex. January 8: Three Kings Epiphany Party & Bad Santa gift exchange, 6:30-8:30 p.m. January 11: Youth Group Parent Mission Trip meeting and Trivia Night planning, 6:30 p.m., Room 204 January 15: 3-4 p.m., we are playing bingo with seniors at the Oaks Home (behind Kroger). Meet us there! After bingo, 4-5:30 p.m. OPTIONAL... We will go back to Bosco for pizza and activity. Drivers needed to transport. January 16: IC Confirmation Retreat, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. We need our HSYG to be helpers! January 22 Youth Group Meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bosco Hall January 29 Youth Group Meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bosco Hall Sunday evenings, January til March Bring a team or contact: jlindell@bellsouth.net and she will put you on a team! The 14th Annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner for the Archdiocese of Louisville will take place on January 29, 2017 at St. Martha Church, 2825 Klondike Lane, Louisville from 3-6 p.m. The Corner Café will cater the dinner. This will be a funfilled time to relax with your clergy and to show how much we appreciate them. This event is sponsored by the Louisville area Knights of Columbus which includes our local Knights from the Father William Diersen Council. Price per person is $25 and you can purchase tickets from Scott Dant through January 15. Contact information is 432-8250, or Blood Drive: Saturday, January 28, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Marian Center. Give a pint...save a life!
Sustaining the Present - Caring for the Future Stewardship of January 1, 2017 Envelopes $ 9,290.06 Loose $ 3,376.50 EFT/PayPal $ -0- Total $ 12,666.56 Needed Weekly $ 19,000.00 Over/(Under) ($6,333.44) YTD Total Collection $469,459.44 YTD Total Budget $474,000.00 Note: due to vacations EFT/PayPal not included.) Archdiocesan Anniversary Celebration February 4, 2017 Couples celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of marriage in 2017, and their families, are invited to a Diocesan Mass of Thanksgiving, celebrated by Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, Saturday, February 4, 2017 4:00 p.m., St. Raphael Parish, 2900 Bardstown Road, Louisville. A section will be reserved for couples celebrating 25 years and their families. All families are welcome to attend. Dress is Sunday attire. Please call the parish office, 222-0255, to register before January 23, 2017. LISTENING DEVICES are available in the parish office for those who may be having trouble hearing during Mass. Cost: $70.00. Welcome! Kevin Stetter Young Adult Minister! Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet in the St. Joachim Room, 1:30 p.m., Thursday, January 12. Easter (!) hats for chemo patients and manly lap blankets for the patients at the VA are needed. Everyone loves spring colors to chase the winter grays away! Call Millie Hamand, 225-4024, if you need patterns or yarn or more information on our Prayer Shawl Ministry! Follow Me to Prime Time! It s 2017, so let the party begin! Looking for a fun club to join? Look no further! The I C Prime Time Club wishes to extend to all parishioners, 50+, an invitation to join us for a chili supper/meeting in Bethany Hall on January 11, 6:30 p.m. Dues are $4/person annually... Give us a try!!!!