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, ext. 302 Deacon Thomas McNally Deacon Robert Caruso 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., Eucharistic Adoration: 6 a.m.-midnight, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6 p.m.-midnight, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday Closed Saturday Parish Staff Susan Ashby, Director of Children and Family Ministry, ext. 318 susan.ashby@iclagrange.org Monica Breitholle, Parish Secretary, ext. 301 monica.breitholle@iclagrange.org Veronica Robello, Bookkeeper, ext. 319 veronica.robello@iclagrange.org Kevin Stetter, Young Adult Minister, ext. 321 kevin.stetter@iclagrange.org Mark Walker, Music Minister, ext. 315 mark.walker@iclagrange.org Bob Weidner, Maintenance Supervisor, ext. 325 bob.weidner@iclagrange.org Elizabeth Williams, Youth Minister, ext. 303 elizabeth.williams@iclagrange.org PRAYER LINE: EXT. 350 Parish Membership We warmly welcome everyone moving into our parish! An active, participating member is one who fulfills their obligation of attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days and is a good steward of the parish through their donations of time, talent and treasure. Please call the parish office to register. Current members who have a change of address or phone number, or are moving out of the parish, are requested to call the parish office in order to keep our records current. Thank you.
Monday, March 11 No Mass Tuesday, March 12 8:00 a.m. Tyler Mudd Family Wednesday, March 13 8:00 a.m. Michael & Sandra Clapp Thursday, March 14 8:00 a.m. Betty Howard Friday, March 15 8:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception Parish Saturday, March 16 5:00 p.m. Carmel Crabtree, Anne Kellogg, Mary Martha & Henry Kamer Sunday, March 17 8:00 a.m. James Hutchinson, Doris Lee Fawbush, Sister Martha Leis, RSM 10:30 a.m. Immaculate Conception Parish 12:30 p.m. Immaculate Conception Parish (Our 12:30 p.m. Mass is celebrated in Spanish.) Stewardship of March 3, 2019 Envelopes $ 12,922.50 Loose $ 4,299.55 EFT/PayPal $ 100.00 Total $ 17,322.05 Needed Weekly $ 17,000.00 Over/(Under) $ 322.05 YTD Total Collection $687,534.47 YTD Total Budget $609,925.00 Travels With Our Pastor Baltimore/DC Trip September 16-22 UPDATE: $300 per person deposit with registration form. Final payment is due June 1, 2019. If you want trip insurance, please contact Allianz Travel Insurance: 1-866-672-9580 or, www.allianztravelinsurance.com. The basic plan is sufficient since this is a domestic trip. Do no buy until July when cancel penalties will apply. Complete trip information and registration forms are available in the narthex. EVENTS THIS WEEK Today, March 10 Pancake Breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Marian Center PREP, 9:10 a.m. PREP 5th/6th Grade, 9:10 a.m., Bethany Hall Parish Coed Volleyball, 3 p.m., Marian Center Monday, March 11 Craft Club, 6:30 p.m., Room M103 Discovering Christ, 7 p.m., Church Tuesday, March 12 Finance Council, 6:30 p.m. St. Anne Room Parish Council, 6:30 p.m., Office Conference Rm. Scripture Study, 7 p.m., St. Joachim Room Wednesday, March 13 Lenten Confessions, 8:30-9 a.m. Lenten Confessions, 12-1 p.m. Prime Time, 6:30 p.m., Bethany Hall 7/8th Grade PREP, 6:30 p.m. Choir, 7 p.m., Church Thursday, March 14 Scripture Study, 9 am., St. Joachim Room Prayer Shawl Ministry, 1:30 p.m., St. Joachim Rm. RCIA, 6:30 p.m., Bethany Hall Children s Choir, 6:30 p.m., St. Cecilia Room Young Adult Ministry, 6:30 p.m., Marian Center K of C, 4th Degree, 7 p.m., St. Anne Room Friday, March 15 Home Schoolers, 10 a.m., Bethany/Classrooms Fish Fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Marian Center Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m., Church N O T I C E! Please do NOT leave books, pamphlets, novena sheets, or prayer cards in the church, chapel, or narthex. Some of these materials are inappropriate, and I have found some contrary to our Faith! -Fr. Chandler Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry needs all colorful, soft, EASTER HATS turned in by our meeting, this Thursday, March 14, 1:30 p.m., in the St. Joachim Room. Can t make the meeting, just bring the work of your hands to the Parish Office! Many thanks and God bless you!
Lenten Reconciliation Services at IC Wednesday, March 13 8:30-9 a.m., Noon-1 p.m. Sunday, March 17 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 8:30-9 a.m., Noon-1 p.m., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 7-8 p.m. Sunday, April 14 3-4 p.m. Region 7 Communal Reconciliation Service: Tuesday, March 25, 2 p.m., Epiphany Church LENTEN PROGRAM: DISCOVERING CHRIST Monday, March 11, Why Does Jesus Matter? Tuesday, March 19, What Does Jesus Want Us to Know? Tuesday, April 2, Why Do I Need a Savior? Wednesday, April 10, Why is the Resurrection Important? Wednesday, April 17, Holy Spirit/New Life/Our Need for Church All sessions are in the church at 7 p.m. and each will last approximately one hour. STATIONS OF THE CROSS FRIDAYS OF LENT: 7 P.M. IN CHURCH CHECK IT OUT!!! BEST LENT EVER: https://dynamiccatholic.com/best-lent-ever/resources Got Palm? If you would like to dispose of your old blessed palms, you can put them in the Old Palms receptacle in the narthex. Prime Time News! All Prime Timers (all parishioners 50+) are invited to the meeting this Wednesday, March 13, 6:30 p.m., in Bethany Hall. IRISH is on the agenda and the menu! Something green, something good and, of course, something to share! Bring ideas for things to do this spring and summer... contacts and prices would be a plus! Let s get it together! EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE All bulletin announcements for Easter Sunday, April 21 must be submitted to: monica.breitholle@iclagrange.org by 9 a.m., Monday, April 8. Thank you! Vacation Bible School Save the Dates June 24-28!! Attention Graduating Seniors: Scholarship Offering The Knights of Columbus Council is offering two (2) $500 scholarships to two (one scholarship for each person) current seniors from Immaculate Conception Parish who will graduate in 2019 from any accredited high school that the parishioner attends. Funds from this scholarship must be used for the upcoming 2019-20 school year for the recipient to attend a college, university or technical school. Additional criteria includes: a GPA of at least a B average, involvement in school activities, evidence of service to our church, family and community, a letter of recommendation from a school or church official, and a candidate letter expressing why you are requesting the scholarship. Applications will be available on Thursday, March 1, in the display case located in the narthex or available from the parish office. Application deadline is Friday, April 13, 2019. Young Adult Winter 2019 Schedule (Subject to change.) Wednesdays, 6 p.m.: ICYA Holy Hour. Meet in the narthex at 5:45 p.m. We want to pray with you and walk with you on your journey. May this time of prayer be refreshing and strengthening. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.: Sports in the gym. This is a time of casual sports, but enough to get us up and active. No sports ability is necessary, just a willingness to pump up adrenaline, blow off steam, and burn calories. Meet by the entrance off the Marian Center around 6:15 p.m.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP Today, March 10 - Our Last pancake breakfast fundraiser for our summer mission trip to Copperhill, Tennessee. NO Youth Group meeting tonight! March 15-17 - Christian Awakening Retreat, Archdiocesan retreat for juniors and seniors... Contact Lizzie if interested. Trivia Night was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our you on their summer mission trip. We appreciate your prayers and support! MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP Wednesday, March 20 - Meeting, 6:30-8:00 p.m., in Bosco Hall. Wednesday, April 17 - Meeting, 6:30-8:00 p.m., in Bosco Hall. WE will be filling Easter eggs for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Candy (wrapped) donations are most welcomed! For more information about our youth programs please contact Elizabeth Williams, Directory of Youth Ministry: elizabeth.williams@iclagrange.org. We are on Facebook:Immaculatetconception Youthgroup; Twitter: @icyouthgroup1; Instagram: icyouthgroup. Thank you for your prayers and support of our youth! -Elizabeth Williams, Director of Youth Ministry MASS OF THE AIR Many Catholics who are unable to attend Mass in person depend on Mass of the Air to continue their lifelong commitment to their Faith. Please send a donation to: Mass of the Air 200 South Shelby Street Louisville, KY 40203 The Frying Has Begun The best fish in town can be caught on Friday nights at the Knights of Columbus sponsored Lenten Fish Fry. The Lenten Friday feast will continue each Friday until April 12 th. Serving times are 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the Marian Center. Boston scrod, shrimp or pizza; hush puppies with every meal size, with a choice of two sides from the six different sides, including the Vegetable of the Week! There has been a price increase this year due to the increase in cost over the past couple years and the addition of a 6% sales tax. Meal sizes will be: Large Meal, $12.00, including 2 filets or 12 shrimp and 2 sides; Regular Meal, $10.00, includes 1 filet or 6 shrimp and 2 sides; Small Meal $6.00 (adults or children 6-12) half portions of Fish or 3 Shrimp and 2 sides; children under 5 eat free. A 6% sales tax is included in the above pricing by State law. We accept American Exp, VISA, Master Card, and Discover credit cards. Please come join us for a good time and a fantastic fish supper. In addition, again this year we will be accepting cash donations to be used to support our local food pantries: Our Daily Bread Ministry of IC and the Henry County Help Center.
Almsgiving, Prayer, Fasting and Temptation As we begin our season of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, the reading from Deuteronomy reminds us of our duty of almsgiving, that we set [our offerings] before the Lord, [our] God, [and] shall bow down in [God s] presence (Deuteronomy 26:10). The reading from Romans refers us to our prayer, reminding us that The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart... For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (Romans 10:8, 13). These are comforting words, and encourage us to ask God for what we need and to aid us in our prayer. Finally, the Gospel of Luke shows us a fasting Jesus, who was tempted as we are, and who knows what it means to be human. Someone once said that temptation arises when you re tired and weary, and the devil comes along and makes a perfectly reasonable suggestion. Jesus shows us that, with his help, we too can overcome our temptations, reasonable as they may sound. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Today s Readings First Reading God brought us into this land flowing with milk and honey (Deuteronomy 26:4-10). Psalm Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble (Psalm 91). Second Reading The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart (Romans 10:8-13). Gospel Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus was led into the desert for forty days (Luke 4:1-13). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Thursday: Lk 11:29-32 Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; Phil 3:17 4:1 [3:20 4:1]; Lk 9:28b-36 Treasures From Our Traditions Often, when a family keeps vigil around a person who is preparing for death, they may notice three interwoven activities. First, the dying person may become more prayerful and reflective than ever before, reviewing life s journey in gratitude to God, or seeking forgiveness and making amends for wrongs. Second, as death approaches, the need to eat and drink is lessened until even an ice cube brushed against the lips is satisfying. Third, persons who are dying often make plans to give their possessions away, making bequests, handing treasures down, providing for favorite charities. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving: with these three pillars of Lent, we rehearse our death every year in this season, and anticipate the final work we will do in this life. And every year, at the end of our journey, is the joy of Easter and the experience of the victory of Christ over death s darkness and power. Annually, we remind ourselves that the Christian experiences the same power and presence at the end of life s journey: Christ to the rescue and the lasting joy of heaven. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Expediency Is No Justification No one is justified in doing evil on the ground of expediency. Theodore Roosevelt Past and Future There is no saint without a past and no sinner without a future. Anonymous Ill Habits Ill habits gather by unseen degrees As brooks make rivers, rivers run to seas. Ovid First Sunday of Lent March 10, 2019 The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. Romans 10:8