“A Postponed Return to Relative Normalcy” and More

A Postponed Return to Relative Normalcy

Greetings!

Greetings to you on this day in May! How are you? I hope that you are well. Our school kids were supposed to return to classes on Monday of this week. It had been a long-awaited burst of energy and enthusiasm for our campus. We would now be in a period of adjusting to relative normalcy. The classes would have been back in session and our dedicated teachers would no doubt have been relieved to see their students in person rather than merely through a computer screen.

However, we know that it is sadly not the reality. Our students from ICS are at home through the remainder of this school year. We do not know exactly what the long-range consequences will be for having two months off in the middle of the year for our younger brothers and sisters in Christ.

From a positive perspective my hope for them is that when we do return to classes in the fall, God willing, the kids will cherish each day that they are at school to spend quality in-person time with their teachers and fellow students. My hope is that they would have a renewed appreciation for the gift of a quality education and make every effort to grow each day. Understandably after having such a long interruption to their studies they might be a bit squirrely or rambunctious or a bit distracted. However, Good Lord willing, this too shall pass within a short time so that they can focus their attention on invaluable life lessons.

My prayer is that we will be celebrating the return to relative normalcy here at Immaculate Conception and throughout the State of Minnesota in September of this year. In the meantime we’ll remain lifelong learners in the school of life. May the Grace of Christ continue to lead us onward in the fullness of Truth, Love, and Mercy.

Christ be Our Light,

Fr. James

Fr. James Daily Video Message - May 7, 2020

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Daily Message from Father James Peterson - Thursday, May 7, 2020

Daily Video Messages from Fr. James

Sunday Mass Celebrated by Fr. James

Trivia Question of the Week

Who stood up to speak to the people in the synagogue at Antioch in the First Reading for Mass today (Acts 13:13-25)?

A. Barnabas

B. John

C. Luke

D. Paul

See the bottom of this newsletter for the answer.

IC Summer Jam 2020 Cancelled

It is with sadness we announce that due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns our annual parish festival, IC Summer Jam, scheduled for August 6-9, 2020, will not be held this year. We look forward to gathering together once again next year, August 5-8, 2021, for a celebration filled with great live music, delicious food and much more.

Although it is disappointing that we are unable to hold our festival this year, after much prayer and discussion we know it’s the right decision based upon the information we have today. As this is our parish’s largest fundraiser we are exploring options for raising needed funds including potentially still conducting our festival raffle later this summer, and possibly an online auction as well. We will be sure to keep you apprised of any developments.

Thank you for your support of IC Summer Jam, and Immaculate Conception Church and School. Be safe and stay well.

God bless you,

IC Summer Jam Steering Committee

Read the IC Parish Bulletin

Pray the Rosary With the Knights of Columbus

During the month of May the Knights of Columbus will lead the Rosary every day at 6:00 pm at the shrine of Our Blessed Mother—while maintaining social distancing with a maximum of ten people. If more people arrive they will be more than welcome to pray in their cars.

Holy Land Pilgrimage

Make a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in September of 2020 with Fr. James! Spots are limited. Please see the Magi Travel website for more details:

Magi Travel - Holy Land Pilgrimage with Fr. James

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Immaculate Conception School News

Dinner and Auction to Benefit

Immaculate Conception School

September 11, 2020

Reserve seat(s) at iccsonline.ejoinme.org/QueenofMay2020 .

There is no obligation or need to purchase tickets now; you may pay at the door. If you do choose to purchase tickets now we will refund you should we need to move to a virtual event.

Answer to the Trivia Question of the Week:

D. Paul

Immaculate Conception

Church and School

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School: 763-788-9065

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