In God I Trust; I Shall Not Fear! 
 Greetings!
Salutations! How are you? We have all had moments within our lives that our fears seem to control us or paralyze us or prevent us from experiencing life to the full. Some of them are closer to us in regards to our health or the well-being of loved ones. Others stretch beyond us in regards to the state of the world and the eventual Second Coming of Christ. Through each of these fears, big and small, we can have the confident assurance that the Lord God is with us. Amid the pain and uncertainties of life we can be absolutely certain that Christ Jesus has not abandoned us.
 
He may allow us to experience the harsh consequences of our own sins or the sinful decisions of others but it is ultimately to bring about a greater good. Our response can be one of childlike trust and confidence: Jesus, I trust in You! Those words call to mind the image of Divine Mercy revealed to St. Faustina in Poland nearly one hundred years ago. A more contemporary consideration of God’s merciful Presence can be found in the words of a song by Christian musician Steve Green:   
"When I Am Afraid" 

When I am afraid, I will trust in you,
I will trust in you,
I will trust in you.
When I am afraid, I will trust in you,
in God whose word I praise.
When I am afraid,
I will trust in you,
I will trust in you,
I will trust in you.
When I am afraid I will trust in you,
in God whose word I praise.
In God I trust, when I am afraid.
In God I trust, in God whose word I praise
When I am afraid,
I will trust in you,
I will trust in you,
I will trust in you.
When I am afraid I will trust in you,
in God whose word I praise.
I TRUST YOU LORD I REALLY DO

(Source:songlyrics.com)

Trust in the Lord,
Fr. James
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Trivia Question of the Week

The unclean spirits called out to Jesus saying that he was, “The__________“. (Mark 3:11)

A. Son of God
B. Star of Goodness
C. Savior of Mercy
D. Chosen One 

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Saint of the Day
Saint Sabastian | Feast Day January 20
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. James!
November 7 - 18, 2022
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime journey in faith while walking in the footsteps of Jesus. Sail on the Sea of Galilee, explore the Old City of Jerusalem and have Mass at the most meaningful sites in Christianity. Accompanied by an excellent local guide, learn about the spiritual, historical, and cultural significance of the Holy Land. More information coming soon! magitravelinc.com/holy-land
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Immaculate Conception School
We are still registering students for the 2021- 2022 school year. Please contact any of the following with questions – we love to show off our wonderful school!

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A. Son of God
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