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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 2846 Hubbard Road IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 2846 Hubbard Road, Madison, Ohio 44057 January 19, 2020 www.iccmadison.com Mission Statement: We seek to create mature disciples through prayer, education, love and service as Jesus Christ proclaimed. Vision Statement: Immaculate Conception Church is a group of Catholic Christians who are in the process of becoming a vibrant Eucharistic people by deepening and expanding their faith. We accomplish this through prayer, the grace of the sacraments and the process of continuous conversion. With the prayerful leadership of the pastor and the work of many ministries and programs designed to educate, evangelize and support our parishioners and greater community, ICC is a shining example of how a parish uses the gifts of faith, hope and charity for the glory of God and in service to others. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH MADISON, OH ICC Reverse Raffle Dear Ministries, Businesses, Parishioners: I want to thank you for your past attendance and contributions to the Reverse Raffles. Again this year we are hosting a Reverse Raffle on Saturday, February 1, 2020 I am asking all ministries, businesses, parishioners to please consider donating a raffle bas- ket for our Chinese Auction or supporting the raffle with your attendance. In past years the church has benefited greatly from your kindness and generosity. Please drop off your contri- bution/basket to the parish office by January 27, 2020 or stop by the office to purchase tick- ets. Be assured of my prayers, Fr. Donnelly TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE AFTER ALL MASSES. John testified further, saying, “I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven and remain upon him. I did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘On whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain, he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God.” Jn 1:3234 Mass Intentions The Week Ahead Monday, January 20 St. Fabian and Sebastian Monday, January 20 8:30 a.m. ……Joseph and Rose DeRubertis 6:30 p.m.…………………….….….Legion of Mary 10:00 a.m….Mass at Cardinal Woods…..All Souls 7:00M 8:00 p.m.……………………....Bible Study Tuesday, January 21 Saint Agnes 7:00 p.m. ………………………….…..Youth group 7:00 p.m…………..Dowd and Takacs Families Wednesday, January 22 Wednesday, January 22 Day of Prayer for 9:00 a.m.9:00 p.m Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 9:00 a.m.………………….......…Prayer for Priests 8:30 a.m……………………......Matthew Kover 2:00 p.m. ……………….....Chaplets in the Chapel Thursday, January 23 Saint Marianne 3:00 p.m. ……...…….…..Chaplet of Divine Mercy 7:00 p.m……………Jim (Woody) Woodworth 5:00 p.m……………………………...…….Neo Cat Friday, January 24 Saint Francis de Sales 8:30 p.m.. ………….……..….....…......AA Meeting 8:30 a.m…………………...…Elizabeth Halenar Thursday, January 23 Saturday, January 25 9:00 a.m ………………….…..…...Patriotic Rosary 4:00p.m…………..Healing Mass………. 7:30 p.m…………………....Divine Mercy Cenacle For the People of the Parish Saturday, January 25 Sunday, January 26 10:30 a.m. ………………………..…...AA Meeting Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, January 26 8:30 a.m…………………...….....…Joe Paquin 9:00 M10:30 a.m…………………………......RCIA 11:00 a.m……………………....Elaine Hupertz 9:3010:45 a.m. …………….. ...PSR Grades 1 4 11:00 a.m.12:00p.m. ...PSR Preschool & Kindergarten Sundays: 8:00 a.m. ……….…...Pray the Rosary 6:30 p.m. ………………….…………..AA Meeting 10:30 a.m………..…..Pray the Rosary 7:00M 8:30 p.m………..………...High School PSR Bible Study: Samuel and Kings will start Second Collection: January 26th Monday, January 20. No Bible study on Prayer Latin America (El Salvador) and Praise nights. Readings for the week of January 19, 2020 Sunday: Is 49:3, 56/Ps 40:2, 4, 78, 89, 10 [8a, 9a]/1 Cor 1:13/Jn 1:2934 Monday: 1 Sm 15:1623/Ps 50:89, 16bc17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mk 2:1822 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:113/Ps 89:20, 2122, 2728 [21a]/Mk 2:2328 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:3233, 37, 4051/Ps 144:1b, 2, 910 [1]/Mk 3:16 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:69; 19:17/Ps 56:23, 910a, 10b11, 1213 [5b]/Mk 3:712 Friday: 1 Sm 24:321/Ps 57:2, 34, 6 and 11 [2a]/Mk 3:1319 Saturday: Acts 22:316 or Acts 9:122/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk 16:1518 Next Sunday: Is 8:23N9:3/Ps 27:1, 4, 1314 [1a]/1 Cor 1:1013, 17/Mt 4:1223 A time to heal…In your prayers, please remember those in need of healing, Especially: Darleen Jupp, Diane Broberg, Clare Julian, Dan Masek, Anette Hill, Kay Balash, Greg Womack, Kathi & Bruce Romano, Irene Klag, Rhonda Fedele, Jim Pelich, Annette Rinyo, Norma Scott, Leo Wirfel, Louis Pet- tit, Barb Bosley, Dolores Juist, Ron Gall, Tara Reynolds, Lillian Yard, Yvonne and Carl Brubaker, Jim Coach, Bill Hoffman, Stefani Birman. Family Perspectives Birthdays Jan 19 to Jan 25 Even though they were cousins and grew up togeth- “Thank the Lord for the gift of human life, er, in today’s Gospel, John the Baptist admits, “I and please pray for all the people on the list, don’t know him” until the Spirit opened his eyes. especially for their well being: Pray that the Spirit will open your eyes so that you temporal and eternal.” can see and appreciate each other beyond the sur- face of daily routines. Tyler Alley Anee Hill Colleen Ambrose Zoey Inman Finding Light in the Darkness Eileen Ambrose Mary Ann James th th Do you know an 8 12 grader who struggles with George Baker Cheryl Karran worry, sadness, fear, or stress? Are you aware that Kathleen Beae David Keller actively participating in our faith and traditions can be Caroline Kovacic beneficial to managing emotions? Starting Wednes- John Brafford day January 29th, St. Cyprian in Perry will be hosting Brian Brickman Teno Marano an 8week workshop to discuss faithbased strategies Jennifer Carpenter Ryan Mihalik to assist in managing fear, worry, stress and sad- Richard Cherry Brice Nasca ness. Sessions will include, talks, testimonies, activi- Sandra De Mell John O'Brien ties and small group discussion. To register visit Alison Doherty Angela Reed www.permission.click/WlzD9/us. For more infor- Gerald Russ mation contact the parish office. Alan Doyle Brian Faulhammer Evan Smith Anne Federici Grace Stanziale Paul Fekete Frank Staric Maria Sllisano Online Giving: A safe, convenient way to give the Thomas Furmanek way you want. Cindy Garcia Michael Stocker Russell Guthrie Maximilian Swinarski Priscilla Haden Amelia Swinarski Visit our Website: www.iccmadison.com Joshua Harlan Samantha Tromba John Yankie "Look us up on Facebook : Looking to join a ministry? "Immaculate Conception, Madison Ohio" If you would like to be part of one of the ICC Parish Ministries, the Welcoming Committee is ICC's YouTube Channel : in need of members. If you are interested, Con- IMMACULATE CONCEPTION tact the Parish Office. CHURCHMADISON OHIO Sanson Rev. Robert Pope Intentions for January Promotion of World Peace Schaut Rev. Gregory We pray that Christians, followers of other Schlegel Rev. Daniel religions, and all people of goodwill may Schmitz Rev. James promote peace and justice in the world. Schneider Rev. John Schorr Rev. James ICC GIFT SHOP SALE: All Christmas items will Schubeck Rev. Thomas be 50% off until the end of January 2020. Stock up Schueller Rev. Anthony Weekly List now for next year. We have mangers, Christmas Schuerger Rev. Anthony of Priests cards, snow globes, advent candles, and many gift Schultz Rev. Patrick to pray for items. Store open hours are every Sunday morning from 9:30 to 12:30. Come and browse. World Mission Thank You Thank you very much for the generous World Mission Sunday contribution from the people of Attendance & Offertory Report your parish. Gift Amount: $1,117.60 Mass Count 4:00..…184 8:30….. 145 11:00…220 Collection January 12 Receipts Collected……….……….….$7319.00 55+ Valentine Luncheon It costs the parish approximately $8,300.00 each The 55+ Valentine Luncheon will be on Tuesday, February 18th at noon. Cost: week to meet the financial Obligations. Thank you $5.00 To help us plan better we are for your financial support. Fr. Donnelly asking that reservations be made through the parish office. There will be a teaching by I C Charities ………………………..............$447.00 Father Donnelly. MYA collection boxes The Mya Women’s Center of Ashtabula which provides counseling, sonograms, education and sup- port to women with crisis pregnancies, is always in need of baby supplies and items for mothers. To help them in their ministry, the parish has placed collection boxes with the list of desired items at the Chapel entrance to the church, and at the rear school entrance where parents sign in their children for CCD. These boxes are part of the Knights of Columbus Life Program activities, and the Knights will collect any items donated periodically. Thanks for any support you give to these women and their babies. March for Life The Knights of Columbus GenevaMadison Council is planning a March for Life from 123PM on Satur- day, January 25th, and requests the participation of parishioners. The march will commence at Assump- tion Church on Route 20 (West Main St.) and Lockwood Street in Geneva and proceed 1/2 mile to the Rotary Pavilion next to the Geneva Community Center on Rt 20 (near the main intersection with Rt. 534. For those unable to march there is public parking behind the pavilion.
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