Salutations! How are you? I hope that you are well. The First Reading for the Daily Mass on this Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo offers us a wonderful reminder about Whose we are and for Whom do we live:
“None of us lives for oneself, and no one dies for oneself. For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s” (Romans 14:7-8).
Unlike a popular message within our culture that we live only for ourselves and we have to look out for “Número Uno” the words of St. Paul in his Letter to the Romans communicates our profound connection with the Lord. Made in the image and likeness of God we are then incorporated into the Mystical Body of Christ through the saving waters of Baptism. As such we are then part of a Christian family of believers with seemingly countless brothers and sisters.
While our personal relationship with Jesus Christ is of fundamental importance to leading a healthy, holy, and fulfilling life we also have a responsibility to care for one another. Cain famously wondered in the Old Testament, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” (Genesis 4:9) For him and for us as well the answer is “Yes!” We are meant to have a care and loving concern for our brothers and sisters, neighbors and friends, strangers and guests, and all those whom we would meet throughout our journey. The degree of responsibility will vary to the extent that we know the person and depends upon his or her legitimate needs but the underlying principle is that we are in solidarity with each other. That principle applies to the living and to the deceased as well.
In this month of November, we prayerfully remember all those who have gone before us, especially those who were marked with the sign of faith. May the inspired words of St. Paul in his Letter to the Romans help us to “live for the Lord” and “die for the Lord” so that we may one day spend eternity with Him and all the faithful departed in Heaven.
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Mercy with Christ
Fr. James
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Fr. James Daily Video Message
Daily video messages from Fr. James and Masses celebrated by Father James can be found on Facebook, YouTube, our My Parish app and on our website:
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Trivia Question of the Week
According to Luke 15:10 who will be rejoicing in Heaven when “one sinner repents?”
A. Saints
B. Angels
C. Shepherds
D. Theologians
See the bottom of this newsletter for the answer.
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Join the Synod Groups
Remember you have a voice! Come ready to pray, learn and give your input as parishioners come together to discuss and give feedback on priorities within each of the following Synod focus areas.
- Parishes that are in the service of evangelization;
- Missionary disciples who know Jesus’s love and respond to his call; and
- Youth and young adults in and for a Church that is always young.
We invite you to join our small groups for Thursday sessions through November 4. We will offer afternoon sessions from 1:00-3:00 pm and evening sessions from 7:00-9:00 pm. Meetings will be in Fellowship Hall. Registration is available (but not required). You can also contact Mary Nawrocki at mnawrocki@immac-church.org or 763-788-9062 x 210 for more information.
In the meantime, pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to guide and inspire His people. “Come Holy Spirit, Come!”
Synod Small Group Gathering Focus Areas
Focus area #3: Forming youth and young adults in and for a Church that is always young.
Session 6 – November 4 (English), November 6 (Spanish)
- Topic A: Youth ministry (grades 6-12)
- Topic B: Young adult ministry (ages 18-35)
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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. James! |
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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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Enjoy a free subscription to FORMED.org
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Go to iccsonline.formed.org and click next
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- Enjoy and share with others in our local community!
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You can watch with your free parish subscription by simply selecting our parish’s name during registration at formed.org/signup.
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Immaculate Conception School |
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We are still registering students for the upcoming year. Please contact any of the following with questions – we love to show off our wonderful school!
Jane Bona, 763-788-9065, x 220
Megan Sackmaster, 763-788-9062, x 207
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Immaculate Conception Parish App |
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Course Description: What does Catholic social teaching look like embodied in our daily lives? This course, co-taught by Colin Miller (Ph.D., Duke, and Director of Outreach at Assumption, St Paul) and Tyler Hambley (M.Div, Duke), seeks to answer this question by offering a compelling vision of a Church deeply engaged with the reality of Jesus Christ by being deeply engaged with the liturgy, each other, our communities, and especially the poor. Topics include Catholic social teaching; serving Christ in the poor; the Church as a local community; incarnational ministry; caring for creation; and a host of related topics. The course is free, open to all, and will meet weekly on a night TBD for 90 minutes, from January-May, 2022, at Assumption Church in St. Paul. For the full syllabus or with questions, interested parties should contact Colin Miller at cmiller@assumptionsp.org. We will seek to find a meeting time that works for all.
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Answer to the Trivia Question of the Week: |
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Immaculate Conception
Church and School
Church: 763-788-9062
School: 763-788-9065
info@immac-church.org | ICCSonline.org
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