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Fr. Mathias, MSFS - Pastor Dennis Cristofaro - Deacon
Rectory 273-8953 Emergency 273-8953 x112
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
Saturday, August 14 - Vigil Mass
4:00 p.m. †Simone Grams By: husband, Rick
Sunday, August 15 - ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
11:00 a.m. †Renee Granzo+o
By: husband Francis
Monday, August 16 - St. Stephan of Hungary
8:00 a.m. †Justo and †Emma Young
By: Elsie Wagner
Tuesday, August 17 - St. Joan of the Cross
6:30 p.m. †Holy Souls in Purgatory By: Irene Walunya Goodlow
Wednesday, August 18 - St. Louis of Toulouse
8:00 a.m. †Joseph Vogl
By: John & Carol Dimmick
Thursday, August 19 - St. John Eudes
Friday, August 20 - St. Bernard
6:30 p.m. †Dolores Springer
By: Anne Walker
Saturday, August 21 - Vigil Mass
4:00 p.m. †Dolores and †Gene Jozefowicz By: niece and family
Sunday, August 22 - TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
11:00 a.m. †Rosie Binando
By: Brady family
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SUNDAY, AUG 22
First Reading: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21
Second Reading: Ephesians 5:21-32 Gospel: John 6:60-69
Dear Friends,
“Be What You are and Be at its Best.” S.F.S
For someone whom we love deeply and we want to show our
respect and honor, is there anything that we can do for that
person? Or is there anything that we can ever do to make that
person remembered for as long as possible?
There are a few examples in history of people who try to keep
the memory of a person. One such example is the
magnificent Taj Mahal. It was built in 1648 by Mughal emperor
Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died
at child-birth.
It certainly was with great love and a great desire to remember
and honor a person that such things are done. Today we
celebrate the occasion when God honored His most beloved
creature, Mary. Mary was conceived without sin so that she in
turn will conceive Jesus who is the sinless Son of God. God
assumed her into heaven, body and soul, so that the corrup?on
of death will not touch her sinless body. But the Assump?on is
not just about raising Mary’s sinless body into heaven. Mary’s
whole person was sinless; her whole being was sinless.
Yes, she was conceived without sin, yet she had the freedom of
choice to remain sinless or not. At the Annuncia?on, she clearly
indicated that she was just a lowly handmaid of the Lord and that
the will of the Lord was to be done in her. In fact, we cannot talk
about Jesus without saying something about Mary. Yet whenever
we talk about Mary, we are also saying something and maybe
everything about Jesus. In the gospel, we heard Mary praising
God for His mercy on those who fear Him, and that He exalts the
lowly, the hungry He fills with good things. He comes to the help
of His servants, mindful of His mercy.
These are the core teachings of Jesus and this is also what Mary
lived out in her life. Mary did the will of God in her life, and she
glorified the Lord, and exalted the Lord God her Savior. And at
the end of her earthly life, God glorified and exalted her with the
Assump?on. Yet even from her place in heaven, Mary will not
rest from the work of salva?on un?l we, her children, are with
her to glorify and praise the Lord. In the gospel, we heard
Elizabeth proclaiming Mary as the Mother of God. On the cross,
Jesus gave us Mary to be our mother.
And from the Church approved appari?ons at Lourdes and
Fa?ma, we know that Mary is s?ll doing the will of God. This ?me
round, it is not to bring Jesus into the world but to bring us to
heaven through the call to prayer, penance and
repentance. May we like Mary do the will of God in
our lives. May we be humble and trust in God’s ways of
providence. May we know that we need God’s help to face the
troubles of this life. May we also pray to Mary, so that in the
world to come, we too will join her to praise and glorify the Lord
God our Savior.
“Be Blessed and Be a Blessing “
Yours lovingly in Christ & Mary,
Fr. R. Mathias MSFS
From the Knights of Columbus: a NEW online Seminar Anyone, not just Knights, can join us on online Wednesday,
August 18th @ 7:00 PM ET for an informative online
presentation by inspirational speaker and behavioral finance expert Joe Jordan. Joe will discuss "Stress-Free
Retirement Planning," including how to plan for your financial future and secure retirement. Joe believes in the
mission of the Knights to protect families by providing economic security and stability.
Here are some of the topics Joe will cover: Eight steps to financial security; Capital markets explained
in 5 minutes; Why long-term care doesn't have to be a financial nightmare; Protecting your loved ones with life
insurance, & more.
His talk will give you new insights into your financial affairs without losing sight of your faith and values.
Register at one of the following links:
Thanks! John Stedman, Grand Knight KofC Council 4141 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kpiu-
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OR: http://bit.ly/StressFreeRetirementPlanning081821
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AUGUST 15, 2021
From the Principal…From the Principal…From the Principal…From the Principal… IMMACULATE CONCEPTION LECTORS, SERVERS
AND MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 21 at 4:00 p.m.
Sacristan: Carol Falborski
Lector: Kara Schroer
Door Monitors: Cathy Doering & Carol Falborski
Sunday, August 22 at 11:00 a.m.
Sacristan: Nancy Schopf
Lector: Lindy Luster-Bartz
Door Monitors: Sharon Voege & Marilyn Cheney
In Christ’s Peace,
Mrs. Sharon Voege
Bap�smal Prep
If you are preparing to have your child Bap�zed you are
required to take our Bap�smal prep class. This class will be
offered on the 2nd Friday of the following months:
September, December, March and June. Your
par�cipa�on, in the class, will allow you to have your child
bap�zed any�me during the next 12 months. Class will
begin at 7:30 pm and last approximately an hour. Our next
class with Deacon Dennis will be September 10th. Please
call or email the office to register!
Dear Parishioners,
IC PARISH SUPPORT Week of 8/8/21 YTD
Sunday Collec?on (62) ............ $ 4,273.70 ................ $ 29,039.68
Holy Days ....................................... $ 0.00 ....................... $ 40.00
Visitors/Loose ............................ $ 252.36 .................. $ 1,755.22
Mass S?pend ................................ $ 80.00 ..................... $ 662.00
U?lity Fund .................................. $ 40.00 ..................... $ 451.00
Dona?ons/Bequests ...................... $ 0.00 ......................... $ 0.00
Total Offertory ........................ $ 4,646.06 ............... $ 31,947.90
Weekly Need ........................... $ 5,791.00 ................ $ 34,746.00
Over/Under .. …..….………………$ (1,144.94) ............... $ (2,798.10)
Income not included in weekly needs:
Vo?ve Lights..................................................................... $ 23.00
Capital Improvement ......................................................... $ 5.00
CCD 2021-2022 To all the faithful: I’m John Gieber your new DRE for IC
Parish. I’m honored to be given the opportunity to work for our children’s formation in Catechism & Youth Ministry.
We are in need of teachers for our classrooms 1st through 8th grade. Please meet with me after Mass any Sunday, in
the school, if you are interested. I will guide you through the preparation.
Also, registration begins for CCD on in the church hall after Mass on Sunday (8/15) from
12:30 - 2 pm.
All my prayers to my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus,
John Gieber / DRE & Youth Group Director
Annual School
Grounds Clean Up
Next Saturday August 21 from 8a.m.
until noon. Anyone and
everyone can join in.
There is mulch to move, bushes to trim, and weeds to
pull. Please bring any of the following items; work
gloves, rakes, trimmers, and shovels. Snacks and
beverages will be provided for all the volunteers!
Save the Date! Annual Homecoming Picnic
Sunday September 12 Following 11 a.m. Mass
for Parishioners
Alumni Friends of I.C.
enjoy Food ~ Fun ~ Fellowship
Happy Birthday to Elaine Nedrich
who is celebrating her 83rd
birthday on August 19th.
Happy Birthday to Bernice
Dobrowolski who is celebrating
her 93rd birthday on August 21st.
Congratulations to Bob & Pat
Larkins who are celebrating their
54th 54th 54th 54th Wedding Anniversary on
August 18th!
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN
ST. BARBARA CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
Sunday, August 15
8:00 a.m. The People of the Parishes
Sunday, August 22
8:00 a.m. †Holy Souls in Purgatory
By: Shukrani Goodlow
Lector: Joyce Davis
ST. CLARE CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
Sunday, August 15
9:20 a.m. †Melva Sobota
By: Phil & Phyllis Nusbaum
Wednesday, August 18
9:00 a.m. †Holy Souls in Purgatory
By: Adam Were Goodlow
Sunday, August 22
9:20 a.m. The People of the Parishes
Lector: Janet Sehy
Ushers: Evan Nemeth & Jerry Pinney
Jean Skalski
Jennifer Adams
Colleen Kline
Calvin Harshberger
Jessica Vivanco-
Gallardo
Elaine Nedrich
Mark Czajka
Bernice Dobrowolski
Art Rumsey
Makenzie McCreery
Joe Bugajski
Mary Jo Sharp
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISHIONERS! August 15 - 21 OUR HOLY FATHER, POPE FRANCIS, AUGUST PRAYER INTENTION
The Church Let us pray for the Church, that she may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to reform herself in the light of the Gospel.
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FACEBOOK WEBSITE
IC, SC & SB Catholic Churches www.iccollabora?ve.com
SAVE THE DATE St. Barbara’s Annual Altar Society Dinner will take place on Tuesday, September 7th at 5:30 PM at
Gibby‘s on the Lake at the Island Hills golf course. All women of the parish are invited.
SB PARISH SUPPORT Week of 8/8/21 YTD
Sunday Collec?on (26) ............ $ 1,155.00 .................. $ 5,955.00
Holy Days ....................................... $ 0.00 ......................... $ 0.00
Visitors/Loose ............................ $ 743.00 .................. $ 1,668.00
Mass S?pend.................................. $ 0.00 ....................... $ 10.00
Dona?ons/Bequests ...................... $ 0.00 ......................... $ 0.00
Total Offertory........................ $ 1,898.00 ................. $ 7,633.00
Weekly Need .............................. $ 838.00 .................. $ 5,028.00
Over/Under ........................ … $ 1,060.00 .................. $ 2,605.00
Income not included in weekly needs:
SC PARISH SUPPORT Week of 8/8/21 YTD
Sunday Collec?on (16) ............ $ 1,488.00 .................. $ 6,507.00
Holy Days ....................................... $ 0.00 ......................... $ 0.00
Visitors/Loose ............................ $ 289.00 .................. $ 1,619.00
Mass S?pend ............................... $ 20.00 ....................... $ 50.00
Fuel Collec?on ............................... $ 0.00 ....................... $ 80.00
Dona?ons/Bequests ...................... $ 0.00 .................. $ 1,200.00
Total Offertory ....................... $ 1,797.00 ................. $ 9,456.00
Weekly Need .......................... $ 1,373.00 .................. $ 6,865.00
Over/Under .......................... … $ 424.00 .................. $ 2,591.00
Income not included in weekly needs:
Volunteer Opportunity!!! St. Clare is in
need of someone to take over the yearly
scheduling of Lectors, EucharisCc ministers
and ushers. We are also in need of Lectors
and Ushers! If interested, please call Tom
and Anne Rock at 467-8828.
St. Clare Families: If you would like to enroll a child in the upcoming 2021-2022 religious
education (CCD) classes (K-12), or a 2-year sacrament preparation class (1st to 2nd - Reconciliation and Eucharist, 8th
and older - Confirmation), please contact Mary Collins by calling/texting 269-221-9880 or
emailing: Mikemarycollins@icloud.com.
The Diocese of Kalamazoo has and will continue to cooperate with the Michigan Attorney General’s investigation and encourages anyone with information related to misconduct to call the reporting number set-up by the Michigan Attorney General’s office at: (844) 324-3374 The Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service (CBAR) has been established to receive reports of sexual abuse and related misconduct by bishops and to relay those reports to proper Church authorities for investigation. To make a report, visit ReportBishopAbuse.org or phone (800) 276-1562. When a report includes a crime, such as the sexual abuse of a minor, it will also be reported to civil authorities. Otherwise, reports will be kept confidential.
Happy Birthday to Art Rumsey
who is celebrating his 86th
birthday on August 18th.
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AUGUST 15, 2021
Welcome To Our Parishes If you would like to enroll, change your address, or simply
have ques?ons about our parish, please fill out the form
below and drop it in the collec?on
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 ac?ve member.
O Please change my address to the one shown above.
O I would like to learn more about school/parish ac?vi?es.
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 voca?on to the priesthood
or religious life.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 645 S. DOUGLAS AVE., THREE RIVERS, MI
St. Clare Mission Parish St. Barbara Mission Parish 23126 M-86 479 S. Burr Oak Road Centreville, MI 49032 Colon, MI 49040
Rita Barton
Darlene Bri+on
Brianna
Cheney family
Bernice Dobrowolski
Chester Dobrowolski
Ben Doering
Vic Feczko
Marilyn Grodecki Ka?e Guzman
Deb Hallock
Debra Hernandez
Veronica Holtz
Randy/Sharon Jacobs
Al Jewe+
Emma Kle+
Ruth Lahmeyer
Shari Larkins
Greg Mecham
Eileen Miholer
Karen Miles
Nate Silveus Lisa Tironi
James Tokarski
Laurie VanTassel
Terry/Barb Wallace
Inga Weaver
Jim & Pat Wragg
Lisa Zoski
Vincent Zoski
Autumn
Frank
PLEASE
REMEMBER
THOSE IN SPECIAL
NEED OF OUR
PRAYERS
Parishes & School InformaCon
Immaculate Conception School (PK-8th) Principal - Sharon Voege
Website: www.iccatholicschool.com 269-273-2085 principal@iccatholicschool.com
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: John Stedman - 269-588-0537 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: icchurchtr@outlook.com
Bulletin Deadline Monday at noon.
Permanent Deacon - Dennis Cristofaro 708-446-8244 d.cristofaro@att.net Music Director - Director of Religious Ed. - John Gieber 269-447-0604 High School Youth Ministry - John Gieber 269-447-0604
RCIA - Mark & Mary Brost 269-251-6392
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Dear Heavenly Father, in
Jesus’ name, we ask for
healing and health for those
on our prayer list. Please
bless them and meet all of
their needs. Amen.
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