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 Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon 5:00 p.m. Community Mass Daily T-W-Th-F: 8:15 a.m. Reconciliation: Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary: Tuesday: 5:45 p.m. Baptisms: Call the rectory a month in advance for information. Marriages: Arrangements at least six months in advance. Visitation of the Sick: Please call the rectory. 
Rev. James Hayden, Pastor
Dannie Brzezinski, DRE/CRE Debbie Holden, Religious Ed Coordinator Janet Ready, Health Ministry Sherry Milliron & Marcie Micklin, Administration Joanne Willis, Youth Ministry Mary Halbeisen, Music Ministry |
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 FROM FATHER JIM ..... As we begin this week, we will be half way through May. This past week was spent with marriage preparation for three couples. There were also the funerals of Cecelia Weber and Wilma Stachnik. Please remember them and their families in your prayers ..... On Wednesday we had a dinner for the Religious Formation teachers, then the School Mass and Healing Mass on Thursday. This weekend is the Youth Group's Granny's Attic and Grandpa's Garage Sale. Take a look! ..... This weekend we are celebrating Pentecost Sunday, when God the Father and Son sent the Holy Spirit to be among us to guide us on earth on our journey to eternal life ..... It is also Mother's Day and mothers do the same for all of their children with the grace of God. I sent my mother her card and gift earlier this week ..... Next week there are two more couples to come in for marriage prep. A small wedding on Thursday, a staff meeting, and Father Jim Gardiner's birthday party are also on the schedule ..... Your pastor will write a follow-up letter for those we have not been able to contact for CSA - Catholic Services Appeal. So far we are near our Target of $110,390 set by the Diocese of Gaylord. Thank you for your generosity and rest assured you are remembered in my prayers ..... Next Sunday, May 18th, at the 10:00 a.m. Mass, we will honor our graduates followed by a brunch for them and their families in Centennial Hall. Another new beginning for our graduates! ..... God Bless You ..... Father Jim ..... A Very Happy Mother's Day to All of Our Mothers Whether With Us or Far Away or In God's Hands Thank You For Being Mom ADULT BROWN BAG SCRIPTURE SHARING ..... Twice a month on Wednesdays, anyone interested in breaking open the Scriptures of the weekend is invited to join in Scripture Sharing in Centennial Hall. We meet from Noon to 1:00 p.m.. Scripture Sharing focuses on our response to the Scripture. Lunch time sharing can work for you if you have a limited time from work. Come when you can, leave when you must. But Come!!! The schedule is: May 14th, May 28th, June 11th, June 25th, July 16th, July 30th, August 13th, and August 27th. Brown bag if you like. I'll put on the coffee pot. Contact Dannie at 946-2782 with any questions. POWER LAB Discover Jesus' miraculous power. Oozing with Fun... Eye popping... Electrically exciting... High energy... POWER LABWhen: June 23rd to 26th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Where: Immaculate Conception Elementary School Cost: $15 for one child or $30 for two or more kids Ages 4-10: Participating parishes: Immaculate Conception, St. Patrick, and St. Joseph Volunteers needed: Call the Faith Formation Office for information at 946-2782 THOUGHT FOR THE RIDE HOME ..... Today's Gospel shows Jesus coming to the disciples in a new and entirely different way. So, after this Pentecost event, we live in a new way. Jesus doesn't speak of organizing or enforcing rules, but offers a liberating message: "You are sent as I was sent." That means heal, encourage, love until the last drop of energy evaporates. It is both harder and simpler than we often think of as the church's work: teach morality, preserve the organization, obey the laws. But the strentgth to carry out their command will come from the Holy Spirit - light as breath, necessary as oxygen. Where do you see the Holy Spirit active in your world today? ..... Faith Formation Office ..... THANK YOU LETTER ..... A big thank you to all the men and women who worked in the kitchen and all who donated the wonderful food. You all made it a joy to be there and made it possible for our family to be together and visit ..... The Family of Elsie Bryant ..... Shaun Nicholson, representing DIOCESAN PUBLICATIONS (our Bulletin Publisher) will be at the parish soon. He will be renewing present advertisements and seeking new ones. If interested, please call the parish office. We feel this is an excellent service and that the sponsors get good coverage with their ads. THANK TO YOU, and DIOCESAN PUBLICATIONS, the bulletin is published weekly at no cost to the parish. Immaculate Conception Women's Club cookbooks - a few are still available at the rectory. Only $15! Baptism Preparation Classes ..... Immaculate Conception prepares parents for the baptism of their first child in a one-session baptism preparation class. The date, time and place of the next class will be on announced later. To register for the class, please call the rectory at 946-4211. Please note that this class may be taken prior to the birth of your child as well. If you have any questions, please call Dannie at 946-2782. REMINDER: BECAUSE OF THE PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY LAW, REMEMBER THAT YOU NEED TO INFORM THE PARISH OFFICE OF A PARISHIONER WHO WISHES TO BE VISITED AT MUNSON HOSPITAL BY FATHER JIM. CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 946-4211. WE NO LONGER RECEIVE THE LIST FROM MUNSON. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. May 5 - May 18, 2008 8:15 a.m.: NO Mass TUESDAY, MAY 6 8:15 a.m.: LeRoy Wilcox by Helen Wilcox WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 8:15 a.m.: Eleanore Clark by Joanne Sperry THURSDAY, MAY 8 8:15 a.m.: Jessie Schaub by Donald and Marilyn Smith FRIDAY, MAY 9 8:15 a.m.: Nancy Daley by Father James Hayden SATURDAY, MAY 10 - Blessed Damien de Veuster of Moloka'i, Priest 5:00 p.m.: Jack DuPuis by Bill and Linda Valleau SUNDAY, MAY 11 - Pentecost 8:00 a.m.: June Rokos by Her Family 10:00 a.m.: Joanne Kroll by the Schmerheim Family 12:00 noon: Alice Nelson by Abbie Nelson 5:00 p.m.: For the Parish Family MONDAY, MAY 12 - Nereus, Achillleus and Pancras, Martyrs 8:15 a.m.: NO Mass TUESDAY, MAY 13 - Our Lady of Fatima 8:15 a.m.: Octavia Palarski by Ken and Cecile Veeser WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 - Matthias, Apostle 8:15 a.m.: Don Miles by Jean Britten and Family THURSDAY, MAY 15 - Isidore 8:15 a.m.: Special Intention of Colleen Sweeney by the Peacock Family FRIDAY, MAY 16 8:15 a.m.: Ray Gatzke by Jeff and Diane Kramer and Family SATURDAY, MAY 17 5:00 p.m.: Irene Fabiszak by Pat Shopieray SUNDAY, MAY 18 - Most Holy Trinity 8:00 a.m.: Donna Reece by Mr. & Mrs. James Sarasin 10:00 a.m.: Dean Gauthier by Stephen and Mary Lou Mikowski 12:00 noon: Kevin Glynn by Grace and Family 5:00 p.m.: For the Parish Family Weekend of May 10 - 11, 2008 Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 p.m.: K Mead, A O'Connell, J Britten, E Meyer, L Dowd*** 8:00 a.m.: E Hardy, M Larrabee, M Kramer, D Milliron, M Kolarik, L Ritola*** 10:00 a.m.: J Send, L Anderson, S Richardson, G Purkiss, C Middleton, S Delaney, J Willis 12:00 noon: J Conners, C Stayman, M Conners, S Soderberg, K Walter 5:00 p.m.: Volunteers Lectors 5:00 p.m.: Deb Holden 8:00 a.m.: Jim Anderson 10:00 a.m.: Peg Siciliano 10:00 a.m. Children's Liturgy of the Word: Marlene Griffin 12:00 noon: Pat Joseph 5:00 p.m.: Volunteer Altar Servers 5:00 p.m.: Barb Beauregard, Jacqui Dressler, Mark Dressler 8:00 a.m.: Jacob Ansorge, Sam Surgalski 10:00 a.m.: Skylar Thompson, Spencer Thompson, Bob Thompson 12:00 noon: Spencer Popp, Luke Popp, Ron Popp 5:00 p.m.: Volunteers Weekend of May 17 - 18, 2008 Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 p.m.: E Richardson, M Richardson, D Holden, S Younker, L Duperon, J O'Malley*** 8:00 a.m.: R Bechtold, K Bechtold, R Popp, C Popp, C Stanley, K Kramer, A Sanford 10:00 a.m.: A Bixby, L Primeau, J Scamehorn, L Scamehorn, J Skendzel, H Wilcox*** 12:00 noon: R Bradley, P Baldwin, J Bradley, P Joseph, D Joseph 5:00 p.m.: Volunteers Lectors 5:00 p.m.: Marina Rodriguez 8:00 a.m.: Tom Scott 10:00 a.m.: Shirley Delaney 10:00 a.m. Children's Liturgy of the Word: Sharon Rutkowski 12:00 noon: David Baldwin 5:00 p.m.: Volunteer Altar Servers 5:00 p.m.: Isaac Richardson, Megan Younker 8:00 a.m.: Michaela Scott, Brenden Ritola 10:00 a.m.: Austin Tarrant, Galen Tarrant, Chandler Tarrant 12:00 noon: Richard Dawson, Michael Conners, Catherine Conners 5:00 p.m.: Volunteers WEEKEND READINGS: FOR THE WEEKEND OF MAY 10 - MAY 11, 2008: PENTECOST 1st Reading: Acts 2:1-11 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13 Gospel: John 20:19-23 The Sanctuary Lamp is for the Special Intention of Florence Hanba by Joe and Pat Barone. FOR THE WEEKEND OF MAY 17 - MAY 18, 2008: MOST HOLY TRINITY 1st Reading: Exodus 34:4b-6,8-9 2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Gospel: John 3:16-18 The Sanctuary Lamp is for Bertha Shafer by the Shafer Family. THANK YOU. Our Bulletin is furnished to the Parish without charge. The advertisements that appear on the back page completely defray all publishing costs with which the church would otherwise be burdened. Please patronize these sponsors and thank them for their generosity. Please Patronize Our Sponsors. "See Ad on Back of Bulletin"
>>> CLASS OF 2008 ..... Next Sunday, May 18th, during our 10:00 a.m. Mass,we will honor the seniors of Immaculate Conception Parish. A reception will follow in Centennial Hall. Students are asked to wear their caps and gowns. If you are a senior and have NOT received an invitation, please call Joanne at the Youth Miistry Office, 995-0431. Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 13th, if you have not already done so.
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