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Fr. Mathias, MSFS - Pastor Bart Connelly - Deacon Rectory: 273-8953 Emergency 269-290-2016 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN Dear Friends, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS “Be What You are and Be at its Best.” S.F.S Saturday, February 1 - Vigil Mass If a child is a baptized Catholic, he or she would most certainly 4:00 p.m. The People of the Parishes have prayed (and played!) with a lighted candle before. In fact, in Sunday, February 2 - THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD the Catholic Church, blessed candles are used to administer all the 11:00 a.m. †Grace Char sacraments, except the Sacrament of Reconciliation. By: James Tokarski A candle used for prayer is also sometimes called a votive candle. Monday, February 3 - St. Blaise It is intended to be burnt as a votive offering in an act of prayer. 8:00 a.m. †Earl Barton The word “votive” is derived from the Latin word “votum” which By: Rita Barton means vow or promise. Tuesday, February 4 - St. Joseph of Leonissa As we offer a prayer to God on behalf of someone or something, 6:30 p.m. †Jeanee DalPonte the candle that we light is a tangible sign of that prayer. In praying By: Dick & Vicki Imgrund with a lighted candle, we align ourselves and our intentions with Wednesday, February 5 - St. Agatha the will of God. We pray for the Light of the World to come. 8:00 a.m. †Gloria Bond Besides use in Church, blessed candles can also be used in the By: Terryl Lewis homes for personal prayers. The Church places such emphasis on Thursday, February 6 - St. Paul Miki and Companions blessed candles; there is even a special day for blessing candles. Friday, February 7 - St. Colee This is on 2 February, on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the feast we are celebrating today. We here in USA do not do that 6:30 p.m. †Dorothy and †Joseph Vogl in many churches. By: John & Carol Dimmick Saturday, February 8 - Vigil Mass The feast of the Presentation of the Lord occurs forty days after 4:00 p.m. †Simone Grams the birth of Jesus and is also known as Candlemas day, since the By: Gene & Joanie Dunnington blessing and procession of candles is included in the day's liturgy. This day is also referred to as the "Purification of Mary." Sunday, February 9 - Fi h Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:00 a.m. †Harold Rice This feast concludes the celebration of the Nativity and with the By: Rice family offerings of the Virgin Mother and the prophecy of Simeon, the events now point toward Easter. SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SUNDAY, February 9 First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10 During the presentation of Jesus at the temple, Simeon recognized Jesus as the Messiah, the “light to enlighten the pagans and the Psalm: 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 glory of Your people” (Luke.2:32). Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16 The candles blessed on this day and kept by the faithful in their homes should be seen as a sign of Christ 'the light of the world' ARE YOU COPING WITH LOSS? Please join us for and an expression of faith. our next gathering at Hank’s in Three Rivers. We will meet May the celebration of the Eucharist bring forth an enlightenment at 11:30 on Thursday, February 6th. All are welcome to into our lives and as we go back home after the Holy Mass, may join us as we continue to define our new group, share our we also continue to pray that the light of Christ will shine upon the stories and enjoy great fellowship. world. A Faithful friend is a sturdy shelter. “Be Blessed and Be a Blessing” He who finds one, finds a treasure (Sirach 6:14) Yours in Christ & Mary, Men, please consider joining us the second Saturday Fr. R. Mathias MSFS of each month for an opportunity to grow in your faith and a me of fellowship. These gatherings The Annual Collection for the Churches in Africa, begin at 7:30 a.m. and typically last no more than an Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America hour. Coffee and cookies are supports the needs of the rapidly growing Church in Africa, the recovery and rebuilding of the Church in provided. Our next meeng will Central and Eastern Europe, and the strength and be Saturday, February 8th. stability of the Church in Latin America. Please give generously to today’s second collection . IC Church is looking for gently used couches and chairs for the Youth Group meeting after Mass , Sunday, February 9th Church basement. The meeting area is used by various Church ministries, RCIA, Youth Group, Prayer Shawl, etc. The furniture Please join the Youth Group for the Rosary, that is currently there is very old and uncomfortable. If you before Mass, at 10:15 am. have furniture you would like to donate, please call the parish office. THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD FEBRUARY 2, 2020 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION LECTORS, SERVERS AND MINISTERS SCHEDULE From the Principal… Saturday, February 8 at 4:00 p.m. Dear Parishioners, Catholic Schools Week started on Sunday with our Sacristan: Tina Darling parish Mass and kick-off celebration. We had a wonderful Lector: Lisa Gruber turn out for the spaghetti dinner and book fair. Thanks for Body of Christ: Linda Baker joining us! Blood of Christ: Kellie DeGowske, Mary Schudel Monday was a day to celebrate the community. The staff Altar Servers: Leonard & Tina Darling and students of Immaculate Conception Catholic School Sunday, February 9 at 11:00 a.m. cleaned the church for our spiritual community. Sacristan: Bey Knapp Lector: Jeff Springer Body of Christ: Deacon Bart Blood of Christ: Janet Schimnoski, Sarah Mercer Angie Levandoski, Nancy Schopf Altar Servers: Zoe Brost & Bey Knapp IC PARISH SUPPORT Week of 1/26/20 YTD Sunday Collecon (90) ............ $ 4,020.91 .............. $ 141,895.68 Visitors/Loose ............................ $ 260.00 ................ $ 13,499.03 Mass Spend ............................... $ 00.00 .................. $ 1,795.00 Ulity Fund .................................. $ 25.00 ..................... $ 703.00 Donaons/Bequests ................................ .................. $ 1,020.00 Total Offertory ....................... $ 4,305.91 ............. $ 158,912.71 Weekly Need .......................... $ 5,804.00 .............. $ 176,064.59 Over/Under ........................ ($ 1,498.09) ............. ($ 17,151.88) Income not included in weekly needs: Vove Lights ..................................................................... $31.00 Second Collecon/3 Churches ......................................... $ 25.00 School Tuion Assistance ................................................ $ 70.00 The Knights of Columbus will be holding a fundraiser If you would like to donate to the Euchre Tournament on February 22nd after the 4 pm Day of Giving there is still time. Mass. Food and prizes!!!! 50/50 drawing! Simply fill out the form in last You don’t need a partner as partners will be week’s bulletin and place it into a rotated. Save the date and come out for fun Muchos Regalos , and fellowship!!!! More details to follow! donation envelope and return it to the Una Nación school. All money collected will go Un Día de Donar a Beginning February 8th there will be a basket, in the towards the scholarship fund. carport entrance, for your old palms. Palms will be In Christ’s Peace, burnt for distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday. Mrs. Sharon Voege The third weekend of February 15th & 16th we are pleased to have Fr. Tomy our visiting priest, a priest from the Congregation of the Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales (MSFS), founded in France in the year 1838 by Fr. Peter Marie Mermier to spread the renewal of faith in the Love of God, plant the Gospel in the mission lands of Africa and Asia and develop the society through education both spiritual and material, provide institutions of formation of priests and Catechists, and establish spirituality Centers to continue the work of St. Francis De Sales in our modern time. Every year we have one appeal or a Second Collection for Our Own Order. This year in my place Fr. Tomy MSFS will speak to you on this work of the Missionary work of the Congregation specifically for the Mission of Malawi (A New African Mission) and seek your support of participation in our ministry to the world. Please be generous in your contribution towards our Order in the second collection. Fr. R. Mathias, MSFS IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN ST. BARBARA CHURCH ST. CLARE CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS SERVER SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Sunday, February 2 Sunday, February 2 8:00 a.m. †Souls in Purgatory 9:20 a.m. †Joseph & †Stella Dutka By: Joseph Erobha By: Robert & Charlene Dutka Sunday, February 9 Sunday, February 9 8:00 a.m. †Stanley and †Margaret Smolarz 9:20 a.m. The People of the Parishes By: Joseph & Paige Smolarz Lector: Anne Rock Lector: Lykrecia Bell Ministers: Sherry Roberts, Teena Kuhl, Kurt Sehy Ministers: Charlene Bugajski, Sharon Mitchell, Altar Server: Gary Metz, Lou Scohy Tom Tenney Ushers: Evan Nemeth & Tom Rock Coffee Crew: Dennis & Celeste Nemeth ST. BARBARA SUPPORT – JANUARY 26, 2020 Sunday Collecon (17) ………………… .............................. $ 400.00 ST. CLARE SUPPORT – JANUARY 26, 2020 Visitors/Loose …………………………………………………….. ..... $ 185.00 Sunday Collecon (18)………………… ........................... $ 3,742.00 Total Offertory……… .................................................. $ 585.00 Visitors/Loose ............................................................... $ 325.00 Weekly Need .............................................................. ..$ 794.00 Total Offertory……… ............................................... $ 4,067.00 Weekly Need Over/Under ...................... ….…..……….. - $ 209.00 Weekly Need ............................................................. $ 1,308.00 Weekly Need Over/Under ...................................... + $ 2,759.00 10 DAYS Holy Land Pilgrimage Other Income not included in weekly needs: (Nov’ 09 – Nov’ 19, 2020) Building Fund ............................................................. $ 2,715.00 Journey to the Holy Land for the spiritual experience of a lifetime … walk where Jesus walked … cruise the Sea of Galilee … climb the St.