Back to School Week

Greetings!

Salutations! How are you doing today? I hope that you are well. By God’s Grace and Goodness the kids have made their triumphant return to the hallowed halls of Immaculate Conception School (ICS). While there were some who participated in our Monday through Thursday summer program and there were some who came to Masses on the weekends with their families this was the first time since the global pandemic began that everyone has been back on campus. There has been a palpable buzz of energy and enthusiasm to have kids and teachers back to school.

Each year there is a theme based on a passage from Sacred Scripture that is celebrated and promoted in a multitude of ways including posters, the school website, and the Marathon t-shirt in October. This year’s theme comes from Nehemiah 8:10 that states, “The Joy of the Lord is your Strength.” It builds upon last year’s theme of JOY (Jesus. Others. You). While the recent challenges facing our country and our world have made it difficult to experience joy on a daily basis the reality of our faith is that God’s presence with us enables us to press onward and be strengthened by Him.

Rather than merely relying on ourselves and our gifts and abilities we humbly recognize that our true strength comes from the joy of the Lord Jesus. May you have an outpouring of that joy in your life today and everyday!

The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength, Fr. James

P.S. Please offer up a prayer for all of the kids, parents, teachers, staff, and supporters of ICS!

Fr. James Daily Video Message - September 10, 2020

More daily video messages from Fr. James and Sunday Masses celebrated by Father James can be found on Facebook, YouTube, our My Parish App and on our website:

Daily Video Messages from Fr. James

Sunday Mass Celebrated by Fr. James

Trivia Question of the Week Jesus told his disciples to love their                   ? A. Parents B. Siblings C. Enemies D. Teachers   See the bottom of this newsletter for the answer.

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Holy Land Pilgrimage

Make a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in November of 2021 with Fr. James! Spots are limited. Please see the Magi Travel website for more details: Magi Travel - Holy Land Pilgrimage with Fr. James

The Queen of May Fall Edition is Almost Here!

Queen of May Fall Edition happens this Friday, September 11, but you can begin bidding early on our silent and premier auction items now by clicking HERE! Be sure to plan to join us from 7:00-8:00 pm this Friday for an exciting and fun live-stream event with auctioneer, Colonel Kurt Johnson, and a special presentation by Fr. James Peterson. All proceeds from this important event will benefit ICS students – we are grateful for your support!

40 Days for Life Twin Cities is our local campaign of the largest international prayer campaign to end abortion. Since 2007, Pro-Life Action Ministries has coordinated with thousands of participants. The Church of the Immaculate Conception will participate in 40 Days for Life Twin Cities on Saturday, October 10, 2020. The Christian community across the Twin Cities region will come to pray and assemble in peaceful vigil at Planned Parenthood in the Midway section of Saint Paul. Consider teaming with a friend or family member for one hour of prayer between the hours of 6:00 am and 6:00 pm on October 10. Due to Covid19 it is pertinent that we have enough volunteers signed up to fill our commitment by Thursday, September 17. We need a minimum of 24 people (2 per hour) to fulfill our mission. Our participation in this day of prayer depends on early registration and commitment. To register please contact Vicki B. as soon as possible—Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays at 763-788-9062. 40 Dias Por La Vida Sábado, 10 de octubre del 2020 en el “Planned Parenthood” de Saint Paul Se necesitan voluntarios para orar en turnos de cada hora, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm Contacten a Vicki, 763-788-9062 para apuntarse

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Pray for COVID-19 Anointing Corps, Patients, Families and Medical Support Teams

Parishioners across the Archdiocese are invited to prayerfully support those who are suffering most intensely, usually in sterile isolation, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Text archspm-anointing to 55321 or sign up here to receive a text each time a COVID-19 Anointing Corps Priest is dispatched to give the Last Rites. Upon receipt of the text, those in this ministry commit to take a moment to pray:   One Our Father for the patient who is in danger of death, as they prepare to meet our Heavenly Father face-to-face; One Hail Mary for the patient’s family and friends, asking the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Sorrows, to intercede to comfort them; and One Glory Be in thanksgiving for the priest and for his protection, as well as the medical team attending to the patient.   For more ways to pray for those affected by COVID-19, visit archspm.org/covid19prayers

Answer to the Trivia Question of the Week:

C. Enemies

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