Franciscan Festival

Canceled

Due to the weather forecast, the Franciscan Festival for Saturday has been canceled (really postponed until April when we will have an Earth Day Celebration). We hope you will join us then! We just want to help keep everyone safe!

Blessing of the Animals at 9:30 in front of the Church. You can bring your animals for a blessing while not getting wet! You and your pet can stay in the car, drive by the Church entrance and receive a blessing from the Friar! Hope to see you and your pets on Saturday!

Blessing of the Animals:

9:30 - 10:30 AM

If it rains, we will have a drive-thru at the steps of the church

Francis Week Events

Virtual Transitus Service, (October 3, 5:30 pm)

The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) is hosting a virtual Transitus service presented by members of their Franciscan Justice Circles. Please register in advance by clicking here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

Saint Francis Mass (October 4, 7 pm)

Bilingual Service 

The Spirituality of Francis and Clare

Fr. Hugh's Reflection on St. Francis & St. Clare Spirituality

(October 5, 6:30 pm, San Damiano Conf. Room 2)

Father Hugh will offer a reflection on the spirituality of St. Francis and of St. Clare. He will reflect on how each of the saints approached these values from personal and historical contexts and how the value is reflected in a few of their writings.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

There is no class this Saturday or next week (Oct. 1-8). All classes resume Oct. 10-15 for new and returning children who registered.

If you registered online but did not receive an email confirmation, please contact the parish office at cgs@icdurham.org.

Voter Registration 

The members of our parish eligible to vote – be they from the English or Spanish-speaking community – are called to act as faithful citizens.   

Are you still not registered to vote, need to reactivate your voter registration, or update your address? If this is the case, please know that you will have an opportunity to take care of it on October 9th during the Food Sale.  

For more information contact

Mariza Mandujano 919-281-0710 or

Jose Villagran 919-908-3066

Immaculata News

Whether you are a current Immaculata family, an alum, or someone who values Catholic education, we invite you to two amazing events for Immaculata's Fundraiser:

• Friday, October 14 - Fall Fundraiser Auction Kick Off and Family Fun Night at 5:30 pm (free admission)
• Thursday, October 20 - Fall Fundraiser Gala 6-10 pm at Union Grove Farm in Chapel Hill

US Senate Assembly

Join us as Immaculate Conception hosts a non-partisan Candidates Assembly from 3:00 – 4:30 pm on Sunday, Oct 16. In preparation for the upcoming US SENATE election in North Carolina, our partners at Durham CAN and NCCLO have invited the candidates of all parties to engage on the issues of Affordable Housing, Immigration, Healthcare, and Gun Safety. We expect to hear where they stand on the expressed needs of our community and our broad-based, achievable requests for action.

St Vincent de Paul Registration Information

After all Masses, this weekend parishioners can sign up to explore their involvement in this ministry. The first meeting will be on Thursday, 10/6 at 6 pm. Please visit our table this weekend or contact Barbara.

A SVdP Conference is a parish-based ministry that is designed to serve people in need, usually assisting with rent or utilities. It trains and enables lay people to have more direct contact in serving their neighbors in need.

IC Prisoner Pen Pal Ministry

Whether you attended the info session or not, please join us on October 30  from 1:30-2:30. (Note: Rescheduled from Oct 2.)  Those who attended the information session in September will automatically receive the zoom link. Contact Catherine for the Zoom link. Spanish speakers should contact Erin. 

Memorial Mass

November is a month we remember those who have died. Each year, we have a Memorial Mass to remember our loved ones who have passed away during the last year. If someone you love has died since October 2021, please contact Olga and give her the name by October 8th so they can be included in this Mass. The Memorial Mass will be on November 5th at 10:00 AM.

Youth Ministry

Come join us for pumpkin carving as we enjoy some delicious apple cider and donuts on Saturday, October 8. We will be in Fellowship Hall from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. This event is for youth in Middle School and High School - bring a friend. Please bring a $5/donation to participate. Sign up in the link below so we know how many pumpkins to get.

Knights of Columbus Council

Save The Date - October 9th from 1:00 till 5:00:the Knights of Columbus Council 3390 will host a District-Wide Family event at The Columbus Club, on Columbus Day weekend. If you are a member or may be interested in joining us, please bring your family for a good time. This will be a potluck-style event with the meats provided as well as some beverages and games.

Please join us for a good time! Let us know if you are coming so we can prepare accordingly.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas – Court Durham 

Our October Monthly Meeting will be on Thursday, October 6th in the San Damiano Trailer on the IC Campus. Rosary begins at 6:30 PM and the meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.  All ladies 18 years of age or older are invited to attend our meetings. Meetings are also offered on Zoom. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Regent Jeanie Orencia at (336) 935-0091.

JPIC Newsletter

We invite you to browse the latest issue of the JPIC Newsletter.  And if you would like to sign up to receive it in your inbox, you can do so here.

Financial Report

Below is the financial information for last month. We are grateful to all of you for your financial support.

This weekend, our second collection will be for the Maintenance Fund.  You can donate online by clicking the button below.

Wedding Anniversary Mass

Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, October 15, at 10:00 am at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, with special recognition to couples with 25, 50, or 60 years of marriage. Register below to attend the Mass and receive a Commemorative Certificate.