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Church of the Immaculate Conception Pastor: Rev. James J. Ward
Rectory office: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Mon-Fri, Closed Wed. 570-325-2791 • [email protected] • www.iccjimthorpe.org
Whole Community Catechesis (WCC): [email protected] St. Joseph Pre-School: 570-325-3186
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: Wendy S. Krisak, MA, NCC, LPC Direct Phone: 800-791-9209
Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator: Sr. Meg Cole, SSJ, MS, LMFT Phone: 610-332-0442 ext. 2019
Mass Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church
Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays: at ICC 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; at St. Joseph: 6:00 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
& anytime upon request
**unless otherwise noted in bulletin schedule
Liturgical Schedule ~ Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Special Prayer Intentions- these are the people for whom we will be praying at Mass: Sat. Aug. 17 4:30 pm (ICC) Kenneth C. Roos (1960 Class of MCCHS) 6:30 pm (SJC) Nathaniel Davis (Mom & Dad)
Sun. Aug. 18 8:00 am (SJC) Aldo & Bernadette Donati (Family)/ Living & Deceased Parishioners 10:30 am (ICC) Our Lady of Knock (LAOH) Mon. Aug. 19 8:00 am (SJC) Joseph Gillespie (Thomas & Kathleen Straubinger) / Rose Marie Bronko (F.Y.I.)
Tues. Aug. 20 8:00 am (ICC) Helene Spangler Volpi (Regina Klein) / Helen Gula (Stephen & Kevin Lazorick & Helen Wed. Aug. 21 DaCosta) 8:00 am (SJC) Glenn McFarland (William & Anne Mason) / Andrew Utrata (Irene & John Dedinsky) Thurs. Aug. 22 8:00 am (ICC) Margaret Mulligan (Matt King) / Rose Marie Harrison (M/M Francis Schweibinz) Fri. Aug. 23 8:00 am (SJC) John Bennett (Sister & Family) / Nicholas Gilberry (Son, David)
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Sat. Aug. 24 4:30 pm (ICC) Regina G. & James Klein (Regina Klein)
6:30 pm (SJC) Miriam Egan (Plebani Family)
Sun. Aug. 25 8:00 am (SJC) Elaine Herman,5th anniv. (Husband, David) / Living & Deceased Parishioners 10:30 am (ICC) Daniel J. “Pete” McGinley (McGinley Children)
Lay Ministers for the Weekend of Aug 24/25 Ministries: Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Lector: D. Lisella S McGinley
E.M.: C & K McArdle, Jr, G Strubinger (check to see if volunteer needed)
J & K Lawrence, C McGinley (check to see if volunteer needed)
Altar Servers: Volunteers needed J & D Lorenz
RESPONSORIAL PSALM ~ LORD, COME TO MY AID!
FAMILY ACTIVITY: Hold a family picnic this week as summer vacation draws to an end or as our society gets ready to return to the regular activities of early autumn. On the picnic, hold a race – like the one suggested in today's second reading. Afterward, talk together about what it means to keep one's eye on the goal in a race. DISHES LEFT AT THE RECTORY will be in the back of Church. If you sent food to the Rectory during Father Ward’s recovery please pick up your dish this weekend!
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOUL of Patricia McFadden, and the souls of all the faithful departed.
BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL: As of Aug. 9th our parishioners have raised $10,482 from 68 parishioners representing 20.86% of our total number of registered families in our parish. Thank you to those who have pledged! THE WOMEN’S CLUB has begun work on their yearly basket raffle. If you would like to donate a basket please contact Judy at 570-325-3310. Thank you to everyone for their generous support to all their fundraising efforts that benefit the parish children! KOC ROAST BEEF DINNER- this Sunday, Aug 18th, 11am to 2pm. 200 Miner St. Coaldale. Adults $12; Kids 10 and under $6. Eat in or take out!
WCC Question of the Week
How do you work towards the Goal of getting to heaven with Jesus?
OUR PARISH PICNIC WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 15th from 12-5pm at Memorial Park. Irish Dancers will perform approx. 1:30-2pm, and the cake walk will be at 3pm. Please Note: Food take-out orders will not be sold until after 4pm. We are in need of the following items to make the day a success: • Cakes-for cake walk
• cases of water
• cases of soda
• Desserts-(cakes, cookies, pies, etc)
• Food items/covered dish: Haluski, potato/pasta salad, Baked beans etc.
• Gift certificates to either Mason’s Cold Beer, or Highland Beverage
• Monetary Donations to help cover costs •
• NEW THIS YEAR!! In addition to our cake walk we are in need of donations for an 21 & Over “Bottle of Cheer” Walk. Some suggestions include bottles, 6 packs, and snacks like jerky or chips!
We are open to ideas and suggestions! Donated items can be deposited in the vestibule of the church before and after all weekend Masses. Non-perishable items are requested by Sept 9. Perishable items should be delivered to Memorial Park the morning of the picnic. Picnic volunteers are needed! Please consider donating your time! Anyone wishing to donate food items, baked goods, or if you have any questions please call either Judy @ 570-325-3310 or Carol @ 570-325-2129. LISTEN TO JESUS AND THE PROPHETS: Prophets have always had a tough row to hoe. Their words, often unwelcome, are used against them to persecute and even kill them. Such was the fate of the Old Testament prophets, and Jeremiah is a great example of this. Jesus endured opposition from sinners, and did not turn back from a shameful death in order to rise to a glorious new life. The ultimate prophet, Jesus sought to warn the people of his time and ours of the divisions that his words would cause, showing himself to be the prophet of all time. We all need to look at our divisions and dilemmas in light of Jesus teachings and warnings, and seek to understand all that he has proclaimed and taught about what will happen if we fail to listen. © J. S. Paluch Co.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS - A morning of recollection is planned for Sat. Sept 21st from 9am to Noon at Sacred Heart Parish, Palmerton,
conducted by Father Bobbin and his retreat team. Bishop Schlert is recommending that all EM’s attend this (or similar) event. The $5 fee will be paid by your parish. Please call either ICC or SJC Rectory office to register and let Fr. Ward know if you will be attending. FULFILLED: UNCOVERING THE BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS OF CATHOLICISM an apologetic approach to sharing the Catholic Faith. Have you ever been unable to explain the “why” of Catholic beliefs? Have you ever wondered why the Old Testament sounds so different from the New Testament? Fulfilled will reignite your love of Scripture & help you share & defend the Catholic Faith with the Word of God. Thursday’s, 6-7:30pm at the Shrine’s Madonna Hall, 1 E. Garibaldi Ave., Nesq or. Friday’s, 9-10:30am at St. Joseph Parish Rectory, 118 N. Market St., Summit Hill. It’s a 7 week series starting on Sept 5/6 and ending Oct 17/18. Cost per person: $15 for materials. To register, contact Lisa at [email protected] or call the rectory, 570-645-2664, ext. 1.
LUCK OF THE DRAW - THE 200 CLUB Fundraiser for St. Joseph Church: The club will award 24-27 cash prizes over the span of 3 months (Sept, Oct & Nov). Prizes total between $3,000 & $4,000. Every number picked in this random raffle will be a winner! Membership fee is $40. Probability of winning will be between 1 in 150 or 1 in 200 depending on membership totals. Ticket registration number will be assigned by the Fundraising Committee member upon payment. Come witness the “Luck of the Draw” on the 2nd Sunday of each month after the 8am Mass. Please include all information because Tickets can be purchased from members of the Fundraising Committee or by calling St. Joseph parish office at 570-325-3731.winner will be paid by check and possibly mailed.
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“Luck of the Draw” Membership Form (fee is $40)
Name:
_____________________________________ Address: _____________________________________ _____________________________________
Telephone #:__________________________
