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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
Saturday, December 28 - Vigil Mass
4:00 p.m. †Don Falborski
By: Carol Schaefer
Sunday, December 29 - HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
11:00 a.m. †Deceased Members of the
Knights of Columbus
By: Knights of Columbus
Monday, December 30 - St. Egein
8:00 a.m. †Souls in Purgatory
By: Irene Walunya Goodlow
Tuesday, December 31 - Vigil Mass
4:00 p.m. Margaret & Joseph Ochami
By: Irene Walunya Goodlow
Wednesday, January 1 – SOLEMNITY OF MARY
9:30 a.m. †Robert & †Elizabeth Tapper
By: Rita Barton
Thursday, January 2 - St. Basil the Great
Friday, January 3 - The Most Holy Name of Jesus
6:30 p.m. †Ray Stoppenbach (Anniversary)
By: Ann Myslinski
Saturday, January 4 - Vigil Mass
4:00 p.m. †Veronica Falborski
By: Rose Binando
Sunday, January 5 - EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
11:00 a.m. †Dick Sampson
By: family
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SUNDAY, Jan. 5
First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm: 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
New Years Day is the Solemnity of Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation.
Mass times are as follows:
December 31 4:00 pm - IC January 1 8:00 am - SC January 1 9:30 am - IC
As Bishop Bradley told us in his letter to the
Faithful, he has declared 2020 as the Year of the
Eucharist. During 2020 we will have all day
Adoration on the first Friday of the month. There
is a sign up sheet, in the carport
entrance, for Friday, January 3rd.
Please sign up and spend some time
with the Lord.
Dear Friends,
Be What You are and Be at its Best.” S.F.S
The Holy Family, still weary from their journey to Bethlehem,
and weary from their search through Bethlehem to find suitable
lodging, were forced after Christ’s birth to flee their own country
for the foreign land of Egypt, out of fear for Jesus’ life. But this
was only the first of many sorrows for the Holy Family.
Many years later, as we hear in today’s Gospel passage, Joseph
and Mary were bewildered when they could not find their child
amongst all the family and friends who had journeyed with them
to Jerusalem. When they found Jesus, his words surprised them:
“Did you not know that I had to be in my Father’s house?” Jesus
was pointing out to Joseph and Mary that it was from His Father
that He had come to earth. It was His Father who was His goal in
life, and the goal of those He was sent to lead.
Just as Joseph and Mary recognized Jesus’ divine wisdom, so all
parents and children should recognize this same truth: Jesus was
born and died in order to lead us to our Heavenly Father. By and
large, the first thirty years of Jesus’ life were simple ones in which
his mother and foster father made ordinary sacrifices for Jesus’
well-being, day after day.
The Holy Family prayed together as a devout Jewish family, and
they took the steps necessary to care for one another. When Jo-
seph died, Mary and her son carried on alone. Yet no matter what
God the Father asked of them, they prayed and acted together ac-
cording to God the Father’s Will, not their own.
When parents bring their child to the baptismal font, God adopts
their child. While that mother and father do not cease to be parents
following this adoption, within the ritual of Baptism they submit
themselves to that truth that Jesus had to explain to Joseph and
Mary in today’s Gospel passage. Each child ultimately comes as a
gift from God the Father. It is the Father who has a plan for each
child’s life on earth, and parents are responsible for helping that
child to discern that vocation. Each child is meant for the life of
Heaven, not the pleasures of earth. This world is our means, not
our end.
The home is a treasure if it is based upon our heavenly Father’s
home: if prayer is at its center. The home is “the domestic
church,” “the school of discipleship,” where to live in peace, a
person has to learn how to be humble and how to serve the needs
of others. As you offer up your own sacrifices with Christ in the
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, make it your prayer that you might
imitate Him in your daily life: to know the needs of others with
the Wisdom of God, and to serve the needs of others with the
Love of God.
HAPPY NEW YEAR – 2020
“Be Blessed ad Be a Blessing”
Yours lovingly in Christ & Mary,
Fr. R. Mathias MSFS
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 29, 2019
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION LECTORS, SERVERS
AND MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 4 at 4:00 p.m.
Sacristan: Carol Falborski
Lector: Chris Griffith
Body of Christ: Carol Falborski
Blood of Christ: Linda Baker, Kellie DeGowske
Altar Servers: Tina Darling
Sunday, January 5 at 11:00 a.m.
Sacristan: Terri Graham
Lector: Tom Springer
Body of Christ: Deacon Bart
Blood of Christ: Diane Springer, Bobbi Bowlby
Sherry Butler, Joe Hutson
Altar Servers: Tina Darling & child volunteer
From the Principal…From the Principal…From the Principal…From the Principal…
WALK FOR WARMTH Hello IC Parishioners, It’s time for our annual Walk for Warmth fundraiser. Please be generous for this event All checks are to be made out to Walk for Warmth with St. Joe County in the memo line. Your contributions and kindness are sincerely appreciated. Your friend in Christ, John Gieber Collection Dates: December 28/29 & January 11/12
Happy Birthday to Pat Zerfas who is celebrating her
80th birthday on the 2nd.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an approach to
the religious forma3on of children. It is rooted in the Bible,
the liturgy of the church, and the educa3onal principles of
Maria Montessori. Children gather in an "atrium," a room
prepared for them, which contains simple yet beau3ful
materials that they use to help them understand the
readings and teachings of the church.
We offer this class in conjunc3on with our CCD program.
It is open to children 3-6 years old and is offered on
Sunday morning during CCD classes. This is a free
program. Contact Tim Dumont if interested.
269-718-4921 or [email protected]
KOC BLOOD DRIVE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31st
11:00 am to 3:45 pm
The Staff of Immaculate The Staff of Immaculate The Staff of Immaculate The Staff of Immaculate Conception Catholic School Send Conception Catholic School Send Conception Catholic School Send Conception Catholic School Send
you Holiday Wishesyou Holiday Wishesyou Holiday Wishesyou Holiday Wishes May your Christmas season be filled with joy, peace, and wonder as we celebrate the glorious birth of the Christ Child! Although He was born so many years ago, His birth, as well as His promise to return, still brings hope today. May he dwell in your heart and bring you hope during this Holy Season and throughout the New Year! I am so blessed to be a part of this faithful community of disciples! Merry Christmas Karen Szwaja – Upper Elementary
The true joy of Christmas is the love of Christ, shared with family and friends. May you find His peace, love, and joy in the coming New Year. Warm wishes. Eliana Crone – Office
Thank you for all your support so we can teach the children of the future. We are all here to help each other and may God bless all of you. Anita Garcia – Child Care
I am very blessed to have an opportunity to be a part of this wonderful school! Thank you for all your support and prayers that continues to help our school grow. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. Alina Springer – Office
God, I would like to tell you that this year 2020 pour your blessings on each member of our parish and their families. Also pour your blessing oh my God on every teaching and administrative staff of our ICCS School and bless my Lord to every child of our school and their family. Lord, I also ask that of each human being, he may be your love and greatness in their hearts. Enma Socorro de Carrasquero - Preschool
I am so blessed to be a part of this community and I cannot wait to see what the rest of the year has in store. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Marisa Montini – Lower Elementary
Thank you for all your support for the school. I am blessed to be part of a wonderful community. Have a wonderful and blessed holiday. Lisa Szydlowski – Preschool
As we begin a new decade of the 21st century I wish you the simple pleasures in life. May you find joy and peace within your heart and have the blessing of friends and family around you. Merry Christmas! Sharon Voege - Principal
Due to the Christmas holiday, this bulletin was printed
early. Weekly giving numbers were not available at
press time. They will be in next weeks bulletin.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISHIONERS! Dec 29 - Jan 4
ST. BARBARA CHURCH
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
Sunday, December 29
8:00 a.m. For the People of the Parishes
Sunday, January 5
8:00 a.m. For the People of the Parishes
Lector: Tom Tenney
Ministers: Pat Kocher, Barb Frisbie, Tom Tenney
ST. CLARE CHURCH
SERVER SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
Sunday, December 29
9:20 a.m. †Deceased Members of the
Knights of Columbus
By: Knights of Columbus
Wednesday, January 1
8:00 a.m. For the People of the Parishes
Lector: Janet Sehy
Ministers: Dennis Nemeth, Lou Scohy, Kurt Sehy
Altar Server: Lilyann & Quinnlynn Lutz
Ushers: John Larimer, Arden Davidson
Coffee Crew: Dennis & Celeste Nemeth
Sunday, January 5
9:20 a.m. †Jim Walker
By: Dick & Vicki Imgrund
Lector: Anne Rock
Ministers: Phyllis Nusbaum, Celeste Nemeth, Teena Kuhl
Altar Server: Gary Metz, Lou Scohy
Ushers: Tom Rock, Bob Dutka
Coffee Crew: Phil & Phyllis Nusbaum
Tracy Jones
MaE Nowak
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Gallardo
Emily Springer
Jared Hoffmaster
Pat Larkins
Belynda Masnari
Mike Sebo
Pat Zerfas
Mary Broker
Sharon Budenieks
Nancy Tobon
Seth Doney
Dennis Hetman
Shown above are some of our Middle School Youth Group. The last meeting they made homemade pizzas as part of their evening together. Look at the fun you are missing if you aren’t participating in our collaborative Youth Group!!! We have Middle School and High School groups. Contact Tim Dumont if you are interested in joining the fun. He can be reached at 718-4921 or [email protected]
Training for mental health professionals, in the Diocese, have been taking place since 2002. Most of
the offerings were in Kalamazoo but Trauma Recovery Associates is offering a training on
February 12, in Sturgis. The workshop will be held at, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 110 South Clay
Street, Sturgis, 8:30-5:00. There are brochures at the back of the church if you are interested.
Prayer for Life, Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Gather at St. Augustine Cathedral for prayer on the Cathedral steps,
followed by a short program and refreshments in the Crowley Center. Join Bishop Bradley, your Christian brothers and sisters and all people of good will. Participants are invited to bring a donation of diapers and baby wipes to support the work of Caring Network and Alternatives of Kalamazoo. In case of inclement weather the prayer service will take place in the Crowley Center. For more information contact Lisa Irwin at
269-903-0177 or [email protected].
Mass on Wed., Jan. 22nd in observance of the National Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of
Unborn Children. Bishop Bradley will celebrate Mass at 6:00p.m. at St. Monica
Parish, Kalamazoo. All are welcome to join as we gather to pray for the unborn, for those who carry the wound of abortion, and
for renewed respect for the dignity of human life from conception to natural death. Participants are invited to bring a donation of diapers and baby wipes to support the ministry of Caring Network. For more information contact Lisa Irwin at
269-903-0177 or [email protected].
ST. CLARE’S IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY TREES THE ST CLARE LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE WOULD
LIKE TO GIVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ANYONE THAT WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A TREE PLANTED IN HONOR OR MEMORY OF SOMEONE THEY KNOW.
Shade tree’s will cost $200 and Ornamental trees/shrubs
will vary in cost ($125- 200)
Urns for the front entry are also available to be purchased for $350.
WATCH NEXT WEEKS BULLETIN FOR AN INSERT
WITH THE ORDER FORM!
Our deepest condolences to the family of
Samantha Blue who passed away recently.
May Samantha and all our departed have
eternal rest in the arms of the Lord.
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 29, 2019
Welcome To Our Parishes If you would like to enroll, change your address, or simply
have ques3ons about our parish, please fill out the form
below and drop it in the collec3on
basket or mail it to the Church office:
645 S. Douglas, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Name_________________________________________
Address________________________________________
City/Zip________________________________________
Phone_________________________________________
Please circle one: IC Church St. Clare St. Barbara
O I would like to enroll as an ac3ve member.
O Please change my address to the one shown above.
O I would like to learn more about school/parish ac3vi3es.
O I would like to learn more about the Catholic faith.
O I would like to offer the name of a homebound or ill Catholic who is
not currently being visited:_________________________.
O I would like to speak with a priest about a voca3on to the priesthood
or religious life.
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Parishes & School Informa?on
Immaculate Conception School (PK-5th) Principal - Sharon Voege
Website: www.iccatholicschool.com 269-273-2085 [email protected]
SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Together with the parents, parish and community, We provide a Christ-
centered Educa�on to:
Build Faith based on the truths of the Catholic Church. Develop Knowledge for becoming productive citizens Practice Christian Service as Jesus taught Thereby Changing the World One Student at a Time
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Knights of Columbus #4141: Mike Didelot - 273-9259 Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm, church hall
Daughters of Mary: Nancy Schopf - 858-3730 Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., church hall
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Rectory Office Administrative Assistant & Bulletin Editor– Cathy Doering
M,T,W,F 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. • Office closed on Thursdays
Telephone: 273-8953
E-mail: [email protected]
Bulletin Deadline Monday at noon.
Permanent Deacon - Bart Connelly 535-7631 Music Director - Director of Religious Ed. - Tim Dumont 718-4921 High School Youth Ministry - Tim Dumont 718-4921 RCIA - Mark & Mary Brost 278-8825