This sacred
image speaks of Immaculate Conception to the people of our parish
dedicated to
God through Mary for 150 years, even before this present church
building was
constructed.
Esta imagen sagrada habla de la Inmaculada
Concepción a la gente
de nuestra parroquia dedicada a Dios a través de Maria por 150
años, aun antes
de que el edificio actual se hubiese construido.
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Sesquicentennial
Celebration
AWAKEN YOUR FAITH
at a PARISH MISSION
OCTOBER 12-15, 2008
Immaculate Conception/St. Wenceslaus
Parishes
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SESQUICENTENNIAL FAMILY
PICNIC
Sept.7, 5 ---9 p.m.
We
invite all Immaculate Conception Families to an evening of Fun and
Fellowship at Beaver Pavilion in Beaver Park.
We will
provide Burgers, Brats, Drinks, and tables settings. There will be fun
and Games with prizes for all ages and conclude with an old fashioned
Hymn sing along.
5:30- Meet & Greet
6:00- food, games
7:30 -Singing Unto the Lord.
In order to have
an estimate of parishioners planning to attend please
sign up at Masses Aug 23/24 and 30/31.
Come spend an evening with your parish family.
We look forward to seeing you there!!!!
IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION
HISTORY BOOK
BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
The
book is hard-bound
and contains over 300 pages (some of color photos).
The
book covers the 150 years
of our parish history.
Cost
per book is $40.00
Please
note that only 200
books have been ordered. After the 200
have been sold, we will begin taking names for a second printing of an
additional 200 books but at a higher cost for the reprinting.
JULY 26/27
Mark Forrest
International
Irish Tenor
Inspiring the world, one person at a
time
Steve Angrisano (April 28) and
Tony Melendez (May 9) events
 
more photos
Fr. Podhajsky's Installation Mass -Aug 10
click
here for more photos
ICE CREAM SOCIAL - August 3
more photos
WELCOME FR. PODHAJSKY...
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Getting to know
our new pastor:
Fr. Chris
Podhajsky, the eldest of six
children, was raised in Traer,
Iowa. After
graduating from North
Tama High
School in Traer
and completing his degree in Philosophy with honors from Loras
College in 1995,
he attended St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore. After
taking a year to work as Assistant Director of Liturgy for the Basilica
of the
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington,
D.C., and another
year for pastoral experience in Waterloo, he completed
his studies in Baltimore and was
ordained in 2001. Fr. Podhajsky has served as associate pastor in
Mason
City and Waterloo, and as pastor
for the past three years in the parishes of Wright
County,
Iowa
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Fr. Hernandez's Farewell
Reception
 
Below are statements
regarding
the actions of ICE in Postville, Iowa.
It is important that we are
mindful of the possibility of it happening elsewhere.
FIRST
COMMUNION APRIL 27, 2008
Sanctuary
Light Blessing
Thursday, April 17, 2008
A
SAD FAREWELL
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With
praise and thanksgiving to
Almighty God, I have accepted my new
assignment from Associate Pastor of
Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Wenceslaus Parish
and Sacramental Priest to Hispanics in the
area to pastor of the Cluster Parishes, St. Francis Xavier, Belmond, IA; St. John,
Clarion, IA; Sacred Heart, Eagle Grove, IA; and Sacramental
and Pastoral ministry to the
area Hispanics. This assignment is effective July 8, 2008.
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There will be a going away
party
following both Masses on June 14-15 for St. Wenceslaus
Parish, and following 9:00 a.m. Mass June 22 for
Immaculate Conception. Because the month of
June is a busy one for me with other Archdiocesan
responsibilities, these
weekends will be the best for me to say goodbye to all of
you who have become
like a family to me. I thank everyone for your prayers and
support during my
assignment. To the best of my ability, I tried to serve you
with love and dedication.
You all were good teachers who prepared me for my new
assignment as pastor and
shepherd to the cluster parishes in the Webster City Deanery. I know this notice
is early
since my ministry continues until my last day here, July 8,
2008.
May the Risen Lord continue
to bless our
communities of faith!
In Christ,
Fr.
Nils Hernandez
Associate
Pastor
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Una
despedida triste
Con
gratitud a Dios Padre, he aceptado mi
nuevo nombramiento de ser
Vicario de las
Parroquias Inmaculada Concepción, San
Wenceslaus y Sacerdote Sacramental para los hispanos
en el área a Párroco de las Parroquias San
Francisco
Xavier, Belmond, IA; San Juan, Clarion, IA; Sagrado
Corazón, Eagle Grove, IA; y cuidado Pastoral y
Sacramental a los hispanos del área. Este
nombramiento entra en efecto
el 8 de julio de 2008.
Habrá una
celebración después de la Misa
Dominical el 22 de junio para nuestra comunidad hispana.
Debido a que el mes de
junio es un mes muy ocupado y además de tener otras
responsabilidades a
nivel Arqudiocesano, he escogido esta fecha como la mejor para poder
celebrar como comunidad de fe. Celebramos
todos los logros y avances que hemos
tenido como comunidad de fe en nuestra
Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción.
Agradezco a todos ustedes por sus oraciones y apoyo en todo
mi tiempo como Vicario en esta parroquia.
Me han
ensenado mucho y espero en Dios ser un buen
párroco y pastor en mis nuevas parroquias en el
Decanato de Webster City. Se que
este anuncio es muy temprano ya que mis responsabilidades en
esta comunidad
termina el 8 de julio de 2008.
Que el Señor Resucitado continúe
bendiciendo a nuestra comunidad de fe!
En
Cristo.
Fr. Nils
Hernández
Vicario
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Living
Stations of the Cross
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Immaculate
Conception Parish
Sesquicentennial
Celebration
Parroquia
Inmaculada
Concepción
Celebración
del Sesquicentennial
Opening
Liturgy- December 8, 2007
Msgr. Bleich's Homily
Worship Aid
Celebrating Linn County’s
first Catholic Parish
Celebrando la
primera
Parroquia Católica del
condado Linn
more details
Logo
design
special thanks goes to Mt. Mercy student Emily Speight
for designing
the logo.
The Living
Last Supper
SUNDAY,
MARCH 9 - 6:45
p.m.
Immaculate Conception Church
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for photos
LENTEN
SERIES
WHAT AM I DOING FOR LENT?
Thursdays
Feb 14,21,28, March 6
at Immaculate Conception
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for details
Panera Bread presents
Movin' for McAuley
Sat. Feb. 16
8:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
Westdale Mall
Movin
for McAuley is a morning of fun for all ages:
kids, adults, students, families, friends & co-workers. Come join
us at Westdale Mall
and walk laps, enjoy a bagel and beverage, games for the kids,
activities and great prizes!
100% of the proceeds raised benefit the Catherine McAuley Center and
its programs.
Pre-registration
(Due Feb 1)
Registration
after Feb 1
0-4
yrs
FREE
0-4
yrs
FREE
Children thru age
18
$5.00
Children
thru age 18 $10.00
College students (19-22)
$10.00
College
students (19-22) $15.00
Adults
$20.00
Adults
$25.00 |
Registration
forms are available at
www.panera-iowa.com or www.catherinemcauleycenter.com
For
more information call 363-4993
Catholicism
101
A series of
talks to deepen
understanding of the Catholic faith
Based on the
Catechism of
the Catholic Church with an emphasis on adult faith formation.
This is for
EVERY adult
No need to
register.
Come to all of
them.
Come to the ones
you’re
most interested in
Beginning Thursday
January 3rd 2008 - 6:30 – 7:30pm
All Saints
Church lower
level
January 3rd
The Father, Almighty
January 10th
NO
SESSION SITE
CONFLICT
January 17
The Creator
January 24th
Heaven & Earth
Angels and humans
January 31
Paradise, the Fall, Original Sin
February 7
I believe in Jesus Christ the
Only Son of
God
February 14
Incarnation
February 21
Born of the Virgin Mary
February 28
Praying the Psalms, Jesus
Teaches us to
Pray
Suggested texts:
Catechism of the
Catholic
Church & Catholicism for Dummies
United States Catholic
Catechism for
Adults
More
information: Jo
Meister 364-4111
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