Fr. Mathias, MSFS - Pastor Bart Connelly - Deacon Rectory: 273-8953 Emergency 269-290-2016

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH

MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Saturday, February 1 - Vigil Mass

4:00 p.m. The People of the Parishes

Sunday, February 2 - THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

11:00 a.m. †Grace Char

By: James Tokarski

Monday, February 3 - St. Blaise

8:00 a.m. †Earl Barton

By: Rita Barton

Tuesday, February 4 - St. Joseph of Leonissa

6:30 p.m. †Jeane�e DalPonte

By: Dick & Vicki Imgrund

Wednesday, February 5 - St. Agatha

8:00 a.m. †Gloria Bond

By: Terryl Lewis

Thursday, February 6 - St. Paul Miki and Companions

Friday, February 7 - St. Cole8e

6:30 p.m. †Dorothy and †Joseph Vogl

By: John & Carol Dimmick

Saturday, February 8 - Vigil Mass

4:00 p.m. †Simone Grams

By: Gene & Joanie Dunnington

Sunday, February 9 - Fi:h Sunday in Ordinary Time

11:00 a.m. †Harold Rice

By: Rice family

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SUNDAY, February 9 First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10

Psalm: 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16

ARE YOU COPING WITH LOSS? Please join us for our next gathering at Hank’s in Three Rivers. We will meet at 11:30 on Thursday, February 6th. All are welcome to join us as we continue to define our new group, share our stories and enjoy great fellowship.

Youth Group meeting after Mass , Sunday, February 9th

Please join the Youth Group for the Rosary, before Mass, at 10:15 am.

Dear Friends,

“Be What You are and Be at its Best.” S.F.S If a child is a baptized Catholic, he or she would most certainly have prayed (and played!) with a lighted candle before. In fact, in the Catholic Church, blessed candles are used to administer all the sacraments, except the Sacrament of Reconciliation. A candle used for prayer is also sometimes called a votive candle. It is intended to be burnt as a votive offering in an act of prayer. The word “votive” is derived from the Latin word “votum” which means vow or promise. As we offer a prayer to God on behalf of someone or something, the candle that we light is a tangible sign of that prayer. In praying with a lighted candle, we align ourselves and our intentions with the will of God. We pray for the Light of the World to come. Besides use in Church, blessed candles can also be used in the homes for personal prayers. The Church places such emphasis on blessed candles; there is even a special day for blessing candles. This is on 2 February, on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the feast we are celebrating today. We here in USA do not do that in many churches. The feast of the Presentation of the Lord occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus and is also known as Candlemas day, since the blessing and procession of candles is included in the day's liturgy. This day is also referred to as the "Purification of Mary." This feast concludes the celebration of the Nativity and with the offerings of the Virgin Mother and the prophecy of Simeon, the events now point toward Easter. During the presentation of Jesus at the temple, Simeon recognized Jesus as the Messiah, the “light to enlighten the pagans and the glory of Your people” (Luke.2:32). The candles blessed on this day and kept by the faithful in their homes should be seen as a sign of Christ 'the light of the world' and an expression of faith. May the celebration of the Eucharist bring forth an enlightenment into our lives and as we go back home after the Holy Mass, may we also continue to pray that the light of Christ will shine upon the world.

“Be Blessed and Be a Blessing”

Yours in Christ & Mary, Fr. R. Mathias MSFS

IC Church is looking for gently used couches and chairs for the Church basement. The meeting area is used by various Church ministries, RCIA, Youth Group, Prayer Shawl, etc. The furniture

that is currently there is very old and uncomfortable. If you have furniture you would like to donate,

please call the parish office.

A Faithful friend is a sturdy shelter.

He who finds one, finds a treasure (Sirach 6:14)

Men, please consider joining us the second Saturday

of each month for an opportunity to grow in your

faith and a 3me of fellowship. These gatherings

begin at 7:30 a.m. and typically last no more than an

hour. Coffee and cookies are

provided. Our next mee3ng will

be Saturday, February 8th.

The Annual Collection for the Churches in Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America

supports the needs of the rapidly growing Church in Africa, the recovery and rebuilding of the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, and the strength and

stability of the Church in Latin America. Please give generously to today’s second collection.

THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD FEBRUARY 2, 2020

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION LECTORS, SERVERS

AND MINISTERS SCHEDULE

Saturday, February 8 at 4:00 p.m. Sacristan: Tina Darling

Lector: Lisa Gruber

Body of Christ: Linda Baker

Blood of Christ: Kellie DeGowske, Mary Schudel

Altar Servers: Leonard & Tina Darling

Sunday, February 9 at 11:00 a.m. Sacristan: Be�y Knapp

Lector: Jeff Springer

Body of Christ: Deacon Bart

Blood of Christ: Janet Schimnoski, Sarah Mercer

Angie Levandoski, Nancy Schopf

Altar Servers: Zoe Brost & Be�y Knapp

From the Principal…From the Principal…From the Principal…From the Principal…

IC PARISH SUPPORT Week of 1/26/20 YTD

Sunday Collec3on (90) ............ $ 4,020.91 .............. $ 141,895.68

Visitors/Loose ............................ $ 260.00 ................ $ 13,499.03

Mass S3pend ............................... $ 00.00 .................. $ 1,795.00

U3lity Fund .................................. $ 25.00 ..................... $ 703.00

Dona3ons/Bequests ................................ .................. $ 1,020.00

Total Offertory ....................... $ 4,305.91 ............. $ 158,912.71

Weekly Need .......................... $ 5,804.00 .............. $ 176,064.59

Over/Under ........................ ($ 1,498.09) ............. ($ 17,151.88)

Income not included in weekly needs:

Vo3ve Lights ..................................................................... $31.00

Second Collec3on/3 Churches ......................................... $ 25.00

School Tui3on Assistance ................................................ $ 70.00

The third weekend of February 15th & 16th we are pleased to have Fr. Tomy our visiting priest, a priest from the Congregation of the Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales (MSFS), founded in France in the year 1838 by Fr. Peter Marie Mermier to spread the renewal of faith in the Love of God, plant the Gospel in the mission lands of Africa and Asia and develop the society through education both spiritual and material, provide institutions of formation of priests and Catechists, and establish spirituality Centers to continue the work of St. Francis De Sales in our modern time. Every year we have one appeal or a Second Collection for Our Own Order. This year in my place Fr. Tomy MSFS will speak to you on this work of the Missionary work of the Congregation specifically for the Mission of Malawi (A New African Mission) and seek your support of participation in our ministry to the world. Please be generous in your contribution towards our Order in the second collection. Fr. R. Mathias, MSFS

Dear Parishioners, Catholic Schools Week started on Sunday with our parish Mass and kick-off celebration. We had a wonderful turn out for the spaghetti dinner and book fair. Thanks for joining us! Monday was a day to celebrate the community. The staff and students of Immaculate Conception Catholic School cleaned the church for our spiritual community.

If you would like to donate to the Day of Giving there is still time. Simply fill out the form in last

week’s bulletin and place it into a donation envelope and return it to the school. All money collected will go

towards the scholarship fund.

Muchos Regalos, Una Nación Un Día de Donar a

In Christ’s Peace,

Mrs. Sharon Voege

The Knights of Columbus will be holding a fundraiser Euchre Tournament on February 22nd after the 4 pm

Mass. Food and prizes!!!! 50/50 drawing! You don’t need a partner as partners will be rotated. Save the date and come out for fun

and fellowship!!!! More details to follow!

Beginning February 8th there will be a basket, in the carport entrance, for your old palms. Palms will be burnt for distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISHIONERS! February 2 - 8

ST. BARBARA CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Sunday, February 2

8:00 a.m. †Souls in Purgatory

By: Joseph Erobha

Sunday, February 9

8:00 a.m. †Stanley and †Margaret Smolarz

By: Joseph & Paige Smolarz

Lector: Lykrecia Bell

Ministers: Charlene Bugajski, Sharon Mitchell,

Tom Tenney

ST. CLARE CHURCH SERVER SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Sunday, February 2

9:20 a.m. †Joseph & †Stella Dutka

By: Robert & Charlene Dutka

Sunday, February 9

9:20 a.m. The People of the Parishes

Lector: Anne Rock

Ministers: Sherry Roberts, Teena Kuhl, Kurt Sehy

Altar Server: Gary Metz, Lou Scohy

Ushers: Evan Nemeth & Tom Rock

Coffee Crew: Dennis & Celeste Nemeth

Chester Kukiela

Hiliary Skalski

Caterina Thelen

Rick Yoakam

Joe McElroy

Jackline Warpenburg

Chris Griffith

David Peters

Aloyi Goodlow

Deb Niemi

Joseph Panarici

Sharon Mitchell

Andrew Smolarz

Jeff Nasser

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Don’t forget St. Clare when you are shopping online.

Proceeds go to the Building fund.

ST. BARBARA SUPPORT – JANUARY 26, 2020 Sunday Collec3on (17) ………………… .............................. $ 400.00

Visitors/Loose …………………………………………………….. ..... $ 185.00

Total Offertory……… .................................................. $ 585.00

Weekly Need .............................................................. ..$ 794.00

Weekly Need Over/Under ...................... ….…..……….. - $ 209.00

ST. CLARE SUPPORT – JANUARY 26, 2020 Sunday Collec3on (18)………………… ........................... $ 3,742.00

Visitors/Loose ............................................................... $ 325.00

Total Offertory……… ............................................... $ 4,067.00

Weekly Need ............................................................. $ 1,308.00

Weekly Need Over/Under ...................................... + $ 2,759.00

Other Income not included in weekly needs:

Building Fund ............................................................. $ 2,715.00

BULLETIN ADVERTISING Ths week, Don Roe, a representative from our bulletin publisher, Diocesan Publications, will be seeking new and renewing present parish bulletin ads. If you are interested in advertising please call the parish office for contact information. We feel this is an excellent opportunity for local businesses to increase their visibility in the community. Advertising in the bulletin allows this publication to be printed each week at no cost to the parish.

10 DAYS Holy Land Pilgrimage (Nov’ 09 – Nov’ 19, 2020)

Journey to the Holy Land for the spiritual experience of a lifetime … walk where Jesus walked… cruise the Sea of Galilee… climb the Mount of Olives and view the Old City of Jerusalem… visit Tabgha, scene of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes … the Mount of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount … walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre … stroll in the Garden of Gethsemane … visit Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity.

Roundtrip airfare from Chicago O’Hare. ($3679) Accommodations at First Class and select Hotels. Breakfast and Dinner daily. Comprehensive Sightseeing. Includes all service charges and value added taxes.

If you are interested, please contact the IC office or the Pastor.

MAKING A REPORT OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

The Diocese of Kalamazoo has and will con3nue to cooperate

with the Michigan A�orney General’s inves3ga3on and

encourages anyone with informa3on related to misconduct to call

the repor3ng number set-up by the Michigan A�orney General’s

office at: 844.324.3374

St. Clare parishioners:

Winter is here and we all have had to turn up the heat to be more comfortable. Unfortunately some people just can't afford to turn up their heat!

For the next couple weeks there will an opportunity to help provide heat to the low income, elderly and disabled in St Joseph County through the Walk for Warmth campaign. There will be a labeled canister in our social hall to accept your donations. Checks can be made out to Community Action - Walk for Warmth. Please consider making a donation. It would be very much appreciated and all donations stay in St Joseph County. Any questions, call Phyllis Nusbaum at 269-467-6233. St. Clare and St. Barbara…...you may send your palms over

to IC to be burnt for the Ash Wednesday Masses. Please include them in your black bag.

THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Welcome To Our Parishes If you would like to enroll, change your address, or simply

have ques3ons about our parish, please fill out the form

below and drop it in the collec3on

basket or mail it to the Church office:

645 S. Douglas, Three Rivers, MI 49093

Name_________________________________________

Address________________________________________

City/Zip________________________________________

Phone_________________________________________

Please circle one: IC Church St. Clare St. Barbara

O I would like to enroll as an ac3ve member.

O Please change my address to the one shown above.

O I would like to learn more about school/parish ac3vi3es.

O I would like to learn more about the Catholic faith.

O I would like to offer the name of a homebound or ill Catholic who is

not currently being visited:_________________________.

O I would like to speak with a priest about a voca3on to the priesthood

or religious life.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 645 S. DOUGLAS AVE., THREE RIVERS, MI

St. Clare Mission Parish St. Barbara Mission Parish 23126 M-86 479 S. Burr Oak Road Centreville, MI 49032 Colon, MI 49040

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Darlene Bri�on

Florence DalPonte

Jim DalPonte

Carol Fair

Agnes Goss

Randy/Sharon Jacobs

Emma Kle�

Ruth Lahmeyer

Cassandra Lems

Ginger Lorencz

Diana Marsh

Eileen Miholer

Karen Miles

Jim Noonan

Joseph/Margaret

Ochami

Art/Judy Rumsey

James Tokarski

Laurie VanTassel

Terry/Barb Wallace

Janet Williams

Jim Wragg

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Parishes & School Informa]on

Immaculate Conception School (PK-5th) Principal - Sharon Voege

Website: www.iccatholicschool.com 269-273-2085 principal@iccatholicschool.com

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

Together with the parents, parish and community, We provide a Christ-

centered Educa�on to:

Build Faith based on the truths of the Catholic Church. Develop Knowledge for becoming productive citizens Practice Christian Service as Jesus taught Thereby Changing the World One Student at a Time

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Knights of Columbus #4141: Mike Didelot - 273-9259 Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm, church hall

Daughters of Mary: Nancy Schopf - 858-3730 Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., church hall

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Rectory Office Administrative Assistant & Bulletin Editor– Cathy Doering

M,T,W,F 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. • Office closed on Thursdays

Telephone: 273-8953

E-mail: icchurchtr@outlook.com

Bulletin Deadline Monday at noon.

Permanent Deacon - Bart Connelly 535-7631 Music Director - Director of Religious Ed. - Tim Dumont 718-4921 High School Youth Ministry - Tim Dumont 718-4921 RCIA - Mark & Mary Brost 278-8825