Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church

* Welcome back to School teachers, staff and students! We look forward to a great year with you.

* Our Parish Ice Cream Social, Cakewalk and Dance is Sunday Afternoon, September 14. Please save the date! Our Manna Food Project is also the weekend of September 13-14.
Parish Life Weekend is the following weekend, September 20-21.

* RCIA begins September 8. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please call and register in the parish office.

* SCRIP is on sale this weekend in the Parish Life Center after all Masses except Saturday 7pm and Sunday 2pm. Please use SCRIP and help our school.

His Beatitude Louis Rafael Sako, Chaldean Catholic Patriarch of Iraq, has asked the world to pray with him for Christians and religious minorities who face unspeakable suffering in Iraq, Syria, Egypt and other countries:

Lord,
The plight of our country is deep and the suffering of Christians is severe and frightening. Therefore, we ask you Lord to spare our lives, and grant us patience and courage, to continue our witness of Christian values with trust and hope. Lord, peace is the foundation of life; Grant us the peace and stability that will enable us to live with each other without fear and anxiety,and with dignity and joy. Glory be to you forever.

* Local Virtus Training is available August 21 for all in ministry whose service involves working with youth. See page 12.

* RCIA begins September 8. We welcome all who are interested in learning more about Catholic faith. If you or someone you know is possibly interested in becoming Catholic,
call and register in the parish office, and come and see.

His Beatitude Louis Rafael Sako, Chaldean Catholic Patriarch of Iraq, has asked the world to pray with him for Christians and religious minorities who face unspeakable suffering in Iraq, Syria, Egypt and other countries:

Lord,
The plight of our country is deep and the suffering of Christians is severe and frightening. Therefore, we ask you Lord to spare our lives, and grant us patience and courage, to continue our witness of Christian values with trust and hope. Lord, peace is the foundation of life; Grant us the peace and stability that will enable us to live with each other without fear and anxiety,and with dignity and joy. Glory be to you forever.

* Friday, 15 August is the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven, and is a holy day of obligation. Join us for our usualholy day Mass schedule: Thursday Vigil Masses at 6 & 7:30pm, Friday Masses at 6:30 & 9am, Noon, and 6 & 7:30pm.

* RCIA begins September 8. We welcome all who are interested in learning more about Catholic faith. If you or someone you know are seeking answers, call and register for the process in the parish office, and come and see.

* Local Virtus Training is available August 21 for all in ministry whose service involves working with youth. See p. 7.

* Coming soon: New BLUE Hymnals! In a few weeks we will have the latest edition of Gather – updated with the current English version of the Mass and new musical settings of the Gloria,
Sanctus and Memorial Acclamation; plus all our favorite songs from the old edition and some new ones as well.

* SCRIP is on sale this weekend in the Parish Life Center after all Masses except Saturday 7pm and Sunday 2pm. Please use SCRIP and help our school.

* Patience, please, while our church restrooms are being renovated. We regret the inconvenience, but the church restrooms will be closed until August 15. Restrooms in the Parish Life Center will be available for use.

* It is not too soon to start thinking about RCIA. The Rite of Christian Initiation for adults begins September 8, and we welcome all who are interested in learning more about Catholic faith. If you or someone you know are seeking answers, call and register for the process in the parish office, and come and see.

* Calling all Catechists! Please respond to the call to share your faith with our children and youth. Catechist meetings begin mid-August, so please sign up soon.

* Local Virtus Training is be planned for all in ministry whose service involves working with youth. See p. 7.

* SCRIP is on sale this weekend in the Parish Life Center after all Masses except Saturday 7pm and Sunday 2pm. Please use SCRIP and help our school.