Saluti! Come state tutti Voi? That’s Italian for “Salutations! How are you all?” On this day throughout the whole world, we celebrate one of the greatest Franciscan Saints who was born and baptized as Giovanni but came to be known as Bonaventure or “Good Fortune.” With such a fervent love for the Lord he wrote at one point, “I do not wish to know Thee, except to love Thee,” and “I shall study Thee solely to love Thee!” (ncregister.com).
On this Memorial of the Seraphic Doctor - as St. Bonaventure is also known - there is a stirring prayer written by him about receiving the sevenfold Gifts of the Holy Spirit that is worth our time and contemplation:
We, therefore, pray to the most kind Father through You, His only-begotten Son,
who for us became man, was crucified and glorified, that He send us out of His treasures the Spirit of sevenfold grace who rested upon You in all fullness: the Spirit, I say, of WISDOM, that we may taste the life-giving flavors of the fruit of the tree of life, which You truly are; the gift also of UNDERSTANDING, by which the intentions of our mind are illumined; the gift of COUNSEL, by which we may follow in Your footsteps on the right paths; the gift of FORTITUDE, by which we may be able to weaken the violence of our enemies’ attacks; the gift of KNOWLEDGE, by which we may be filled with the brilliant light of Your sacred teaching to distinguish good and evil; the gift of PIETY, by which we may acquire a merciful heart; the gift of FEAR, by which we may draw away from all evil and be set at peace by submitting in awe to Your eternal majesty. For You have wished that we ask for these things in that sacred prayer which You have taught us; and now we ask to obtain them, through your cross, for the praise of Your Most Holy Name to You, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, thanksgiving, beauty and power, forever and ever. Amen. (goodreads.com)
St. Bonaventure - Pray for us!
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Joy with Christ,
Fr. James
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Fr. James Daily Video Message |
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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 |
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The Responsorial Psalm (105) at Mass states that “The Lord remembers his covenant_____________?”
A. For about a week
B. Forever
C. For a fortnight
D. For at least a month
See the bottom of this newsletter for the answer.
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Faith Formation Registration is Now Open |
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Registration is open for all 2021-22 Faith formation classes! We offer Family Formation (Kindergarten-Grade 6), 1st Eucharist preparation, pre-Confirmation and Confirmation preparation (Grades 7 and up). Register online or contact Mary Nawrocki, Director of Faith Formation, at 763-788-9062 or mnawrocki@immac-church.org. Classes begin in mid-September. Spaces fill quickly, so register early. We look forward to having your family join us this fall! |
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Archdiocesan Synod at Home |
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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: |
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Immaculate Conception School |
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Dear Parishioners and Friends of Immaculate Conception,
Each year it is a privilege to share news of the great progress in our school. The school continues to be a vibrant learning environment for children in preschool-Grade 8, even as we persevered through the COVID-19 pandemic! In the spring, a State of the School Report is prepared for our accreditation process, however, it is important to our school staff that we share this with all our stakeholders. Please follow the link below to read the report and contact Principal Jane Bona with any questions you may have.
With Christ as Our Joy and Strength,
Jane Bona
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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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