¡Saludos! ¿Cómo están? Those opening words of this eNewsletter are Spanish for, “Salutations! How are you?” On this ninth day of December, the universal Church celebrates the life of a humble indigenous man from 16th century Mexico. Cuauhtlatohuac, that is to say, “The Eagle who speaks,” was the birth name of he who would most commonly be known as St. Juan Diego (franciscanmedia.org). It was he to whom Our Blessed Mother appeared multiple times and then miraculously had her image placed on his tilma or cloak. Today we ask for the prayerful intercession of St. Juan Diego for ourselves, for our world, and for our brothers and sisters in Christ who must leave their homes for greater safety and stability…
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Saint Juan Diego, you are our first American indigenous saint. Please pray that God the Father would protect all migrants through his Son, Jesus Christ. Ask the Father to pour out the love of the Holy Spirit upon all who are isolated, alone and separated by choice or necessity from their native lands. May those torn away from their families and forced to leave their country to find work elsewhere be reunited: husbands with wives and parents with children.
We ask especially for migrant women and children who are particularly vulnerable to the dangers of human trafficking. Give them your protection and shield them from evil. May we as a Church receive the grace to welcome with love migrants who enter into our country, seeking a home in our parishes and communities.
We ask for your prayers and intercession for all immigrants who are desperate, alone and in need of God's loving support.
And we ask Our Lady, who appeared to you as your Mother and Mother of all in our land, to wrap her mantle of protection around all migrant people. We beg for her love, compassion, help and protection on all immigrants who today experience great sufferings, sorrows, necessities and misfortunes. Amen.
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Joy 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
In Matthew 11:11 Jesus spoke these words, “Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than ____________.”
A. My Mother
B. Simon Peter
C. John the Baptist
D. Bartimaeus
See the bottom of this newsletter for the answer.
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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
FORMED provides amazing online videos, audio and books 24/7 for you to grow in your faith. It's EASY and FREE to Register!
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Go to iccsonline.formed.org and click next
- Enter your name and email and click sign-up
- 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 2021- 2022 school 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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All About Advent
“...While the Church looks to the past and the future, it also pays attention to the present. Christ will come on Christmas, and Christ comes each and every day, in the Gospel and the Eucharist, in the sacraments, in private prayer, in the Church gathered in liturgical worship, in song, in love, in truth, in our neighbors, and in many other ways; and it behooves us to be ready to receive Christ now and whenever he Christ now and whenever he comes.” - Fr. Michael Van Sloun for The Catholic Spirit
Read the full article at archspm.org/advent.
Advent activity: Make a special donation to your parish, either financially or with your time.
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We're sure you'll want these healthy snacks and great Christmas gift items this holiday season! Your order can be delivered or you may pick it up at church after Mass. As always, all CCW Fundraiser profits support various worthy causes, primarily our ICC Parish General Fund.
We encourage you to order early because our vendor has encountered supply and workforce issues. Look for our new items: Butter Toffee Peanuts, Maple Bourbon Toffee Almonds, and All Sorts Licorice. These are great gift items!
We will be in the church narthex on these dates after all Masses:
December 11 • December 18
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Immaculate Conception Parish App |
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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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