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Jonathan Aguilera – Sebastian Dominic Awe – Dominic Aaliyah Barlow – Maria Michaela Stephanie Bernhard – Melangell Graciela Best – Bernadette Sofia Best – Brigid Lezlie Cardenas – Teresa Nicholas Cook – Michael Cailey Danek – Francis John Dodds – Patrick Felicity Emmerich – Therese Lilyan Fleetwood – Anthony Melissa Govea – Juan Diego Arturo Haro – Bonaventure Christopher Harris – Peter Wyatt Heffron – James Justin Hemmersbach – Michael Maria Hulbert – Catherine Isabel Humphrey – Cecilia Finley Johnston – Brigid

Mason Kitchell – Michael Keira Kjellesvik – Lucy Edgar Lemus – David Philip Lightfoot – Alphonsus Angie Lopez – Cecilia Dynasty Mangum – Elizabeth Moriah Mayberry – Marie Jack Mills – Patrick Makenzie Moore – Elizabeth Kelsey Nelson – Catherine Nathen Noscal – Anthony Joaquina Ochoa – Elizabeth Nicholas Perry – Sebastian Kaylee Ramos – Lucy Benjamin Resar – Patrick Miguel Rosales – Francis Ben Salzman – Benedict Rachel Shoudis – Joan of Arc Noah Smith – Francis Xavier Megan Weinstock – Genesius Gretchen Zarbock – Lucy

C O N F I R M A T I O N Immaculate Conception Parish, Morris, IL Thursday, April 25, 2019

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I M M A C U L AT E CO N C E P T IO N NE W S & NO T E S Parish Staff Pastor, Fr. Ed Howe, CR .......... 815-942-0620 ext. 18 Email ................................................... [email protected]

Deacon Rev. Mr. Santos Martinez ...................... 815-942-0620 Rev. Mr. Paul Jung .................... 815-942-0620 ext. 26 Email .................................................... [email protected] Rev. Mr. Arnulfo Cisneros ......... 815-942-0620 ext. 23 Email ...............................................acisneros@ics1.org

Liturgical Coord, Lib Thorson ... 815-942-0620 ext. 25 Email ................................................ [email protected]

School Principal, Mr. Kim DesLauriers ....... 815-942-4111 Email ................................................ [email protected]

Director of Youth Ministry, Brent Mitchell ............................. 815-942-0620 ext. 19 Email .............................................. [email protected]

Director of Religious Education, Julie Dillenburg ...................................... 815-942-4177 Email ............................................ [email protected]

Business Mgr., Lisa Latimer .. 815-942-0620 ext. 22 Email ................................................. [email protected]

Secretary, Gloria Folkers ......... 815-942-0620 ext. 10 Email ................................................. [email protected]

IC Community Outreach ...... 815-942-0620 ext. 16 (formerly St. Vincent DePaul) Email ................................ [email protected]

Parish Meeting House address: 622 East Jackson Street, Morris

Parish Prayer Chain If you have a special prayer request, contact Carlene Reid at [email protected] or Ann Stansberry at 815-942-1179.

Martha Ministry Volunteers lend helping hands to families in need. Please contact the parish office.

R.C.I.A. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Any person wanting to learn more about the Catholic Faith or to join our Catholic community, contact the parish office.

Hospitalized or Homebound Parishioners Regular visits are made by our pastoral staff and Ministers of Care to bring Holy Communion. In case of hospitalization, entering a nursing home, rehabilitation or hospice, please notify the parish office if you would like to receive Communion. If you would like to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, because of scheduled surgery or treatment for a life-threatening illness, please call to arrange reception of the Sacrament prior to the surgery or treatment.

Funerals Make arrangements with the parish office before any publication.

2nd Sunday of Easter

SEEING IS BELIEVING Seeing is believing! Since cellphone screens connect us instantly to social media, live TV, and loved ones’ faces near and far, “Doubting Thomas” could be our patron saint: “Unless I see, I will not believe!” But how comforting for any of us who share Thomas’s doubt, or love “doubters” who do, to see how kindly Jesus responds. By offering the very evidence that Thomas demanded, Jesus doesn’t scold Thomas, but seems to understand such skepticism. Could Jesus have been thinking of us, who long to believe that “Jesus is risen!” but see so much suffering, and perhaps even cause some, that we wonder, how could something so wonderful be true? In today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles, the risen Jesus’ healing love comforts through disciples who love others. In Revelation, “our brother John” doesn’t just claim he saw Jesus alive, but passes on Jesus’ life-giving words, “Do not be afraid.” Seeing Jesus in others is believing! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Let Us Pray… Let Us Remember Pray for our servicemen and women:* Brian Black Eric J. Buhle, Jr., ET2 Adam Carter Brad Fonck, PV2 Lt. Col. Brian D. Fruland Adam Kozel Funfsinn Cpl. Johnathon Gallup Patrick Grommon SPC Maj. Eric C. Gamauf Daniel Hynes James Kilbride, USAF John Kilbride, USAF Airman Ryan Kowalczyk Zackary Landers, USN Rusty Lindquist Sean M. Lynch Cmdr. Kate Meadows David Mitchell Daniel E. Niewinski, PO2 Robert Alden Pucel James Reeves Joseph Reeves Patrick Murray Pasqua, USN Lt. Michael Shea Sgt. Bryan Shworles CMSgt Christopher VanSile SMSgt Penny VanSile Sonia Zayas, USN

* As of April 23, 2019.

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This Week in Our Parish Sunday, April 28 Divine Mercy Sunday ICS Parent Club bake sale after Masses; Narthex 2:00 pm Adult Confirmation; Cathedral 6:00 pm JH & HS Youth; St. Angela Room Monday, April 29 4:30 pm Rel Ed tutoring 6:30 pm IC Book Club; Narthex 7:00 pm Men’s Bible Study; Meeting House Tuesday, April 30 1:30 pm Rosary Wednesday, May 1 7:30 am Eucharistic Adoration 1:00 pm Stitchery Group; Narthex 5:30 pm Religious Education class 7:00 pm Religious Education class Thursday, May 2 10:45 am ICS Story Time 12:30 pm ICS Spring Musical 7:00 pm ICS Spring Musical Friday, May 3 5:30 pm First Communion practice; St. Angela Room & Church Saturday, May 4 8:00 am Mission Morris with Youth Groups Sunday, May 5 9:00 am Teen Mass & Bible Breakfast; St. Angela Room

Meeting House • 622 E. Jackson St.

Ministers of the Altar Weekend of May 4 & 5 Servers 5:00 pm Aaron Wills, Ian Wills 7:00 am R Rogers, J Howard 9:00 am Bryan Kindelspire, Ariana Ramos, Kaylee Ramos 11:00 am Tony Shoudis, Rachel Shoudis 2:00 pm Lectors 5:00 pm Connie Schuler, Kim DesLauriers 7:00 am Bob Black, Doug Bentson 9:00 am Bev Connon, John Connon 11:00 am Benita Robinson, Judie Roth 2:00 pm Maria Monarrez, Cristina Alvarez Extraordinary Ministers 5:00 pm T DesLauriers, F Schuler, D Reid, C Reid, T Lamb, B Cassity, J Fallon, L Fallon 7:00 am N Meade, E Cepiel, MK Golimowski, K Thuente, K Thuente, P Buchholtz, J Thomas, M Cheshareck 9:00 am M Overbeck, Sr. Debrah, Sr. Cristina, L Rehberg, D Rehberg, H McGhee, L McGhee, P Ebert 11:00 am C Christensen, M Lutz, G Fitzmaurice, W McFarland, S Winter, T Hogan, A Salgado, J Farrero 2:00 pm S Gabaldon, S Gutierrez, J Delgado, G Castellanos, M Reyes Hospitality Team 5:00 pm Claire, Limbach, Peterson 7:00 am Buhle Family 9:00 am Lawyer Family 11:00 am Latimer Family

PARISH NE W S

Pray the Rosary Come join us before Saturday evening Mass to pray the Rosary. The Rosary is prayed before the Saturday Mass every weekend beginning at 4:40 p.m.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD Spring retreat: May 17 - 19 Hope, God’s love, and healing for those who are broken by abortion are found at Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats. Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats began in 1995 and have been attended world wide in over 1000 retreats. Friday through Sunday, women, as well as couples go through a transformation through gentle scriptures that assist in God’s love to heal their hearts. Spring retreat will be held May 17-19th. Please call Kay Corcoran (866) 994-4483.

Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy) April 28, 2019 Once I was dead, but now I am alive forever and ever. — Revelation 1:18a

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beauty and the treasures of the Catholic Faith, as revealed through the Saints and Sacraments. Jason has spoken about the Faith to more than one million people around the world and is the author of more than a dozen books. These and other CD’s can be found in the Church Narthex in the Lighthouse CD rack located by the west door.

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Mass Intentions Saturday, April 27 5:00 pm †Jim Mulcahy (Judy & Dale Max) Sunday, April 28 7:00 am †Paul F. Mattingly (Mattingly Family) 9:00 am †Lucille & Henry Danielewicz (Family) 11:00 am †Patricia Durkin (Family) †Robert Ankiewicz (Family) †Mary Angelostro (Photakis Family) †Jeff McGuan (Family) 2:00 pm Spanish Mass—Parish Family Monday, April 29 7:00 am Scripture & Communion Service Tuesday, April 30 7:00 am Scripture & Communion Service Wednesday, May 1 7:00 am †Jeff McGuan (Photakis Family) 7:30 am Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, May 2 7:00 am †Rodney Jenkins (Joe & Mary Goolsby) 10:00 am Nursing Home Mass at Regency Care †Janice Donovan (Pete Donovan) Friday, May 3 No Daily Mass Saturday, May 4 2:00 pm Austin Conrod & Morgan Hussey Wedding 5:00 pm †Joseph Yanko (Thayer Family) †Bill & Melinda Vallow (Family) †Marie Klinker (Gregg & Trudi Baer) †Janice Donovan (Pete Donovan) Sunday, May 5 7:00 am †Bernadette ‘Penny’ Siwek (Family) †Harold Martin (Jules Fortin & Diane Zelinko) †Frances Butterfield (Rob, MaryJo, & Luke Darin) †Jeanne Henderson (Tom Dzuryak) 9:00 am †In memory of Kopczick Family (Family) 11:00 am †Stanley & Julia Podlasinski (R. Podlasinski) †Jennifer Herron (Cole, Brady & Chase) 2:00 pm Spanish Mass—Parish Family

PARISH EV E N T S

4 2nd Sunday of Easter

Readings for the Week of April 28 Monday: Acts 4:23-31-37; Ps 2:1-4, 7-9; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-

21 or (for the memorial) Gn 1:26 — 2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58

Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36

Friday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn

6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-

13; Rev 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14]

Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast Sunday, May 12; 8:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m.; St. Angela Room

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

What better way to show your mother or that wonderful lady in your life that you love her than to treat her to an impressive breakfast. Moms: When the kids ask you what you want to do for Mother’s Day, remind them that a good way to start the day is with Mass and an impressive breakfast at our own parish. Since it is free we all can feel special.

Welcome Your Child Welcoming a child through birth or adoption is an act of faith, as

well as an act of love. Our next Baptismal Preparation Class will be Monday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at our Meeting

House. Please call the Parish Office at 815-942-0620 to register prior to the class.

Coffee House Catholic Book Club Our April Coffee House will be on Monday, April 29th

from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm, in the Church

Narthex. The book we will be discussing is “The Life of Christ” by Fulton Sheen. Call Julie at 815.942.4177 for more information.

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PARISH SCHO O L , R E L IG IO U S ED & YO U TH

*YOUTH* **NEWS**

Sun, Apr 28, 6-8pm; JH & HS Youth gathering in the gym - drop off/pick up at gym doors - bring a friend and/or a healthy snack

Sat, May 4, 8am-1pm; JH & HS Grundy Mission - half day of serving the community - in partnership with CYCM and other churches

Sun, May 5, 8-9am; Alpha & Omega rehearsal in church 9-10am; JH & HS Teen mass - all teens sit

together in pews by organ 10-11:30am; Bible Breakfast (Location TBA)

Sat, May 11, 7pm; “Freedom In The Spirit” worship night & prayer service hosted by the Mitchell’s - teens & families encouraged to attend

Sun, May 19, 6-10pm; JH & HS gathering at St Mary’s Minooka for live drama and pizza

Sun, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 8; Kentucky Mission Trip - thank you for your support!

ALL YOUTH forms, calendar, details of events, links, photos, etc. are available on our closed FACEBOOK groups. Ask to

join on Facebook: “IGNITE JH Youth Group - Morris, IL” &

“Alpha & Omega HS Youth Group - Morris, IL”.

Please pray daily for the teens and their prayer intentions and those of the youth ministry!

Mr. Brent Mitchell - director of youth ministry [email protected] - 815-942-0620

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HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS SCHOLARSHIPS

For an application, email Brent Mitchell at [email protected].

All applications need to be returned to the Parish Office by Friday, May 17th. 2—$500 scholarships to be given away!! Requirements: High School Senior from Immaculate Conception Parish. Scholarship will be paid to college of your choice for 2019 Fall semester.

Sponsored by the I. C. Men’s Club

NEWS FROM THE: ** RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE **

May 3th – First Communion practice 5:30 pm May 5th – First Communion Mass 11:00 am May 8th – 5:30 p.m. Religious Education class 6:30 p.m. Religious Education Mass and

May Crowning 7:30 p.m. Religious Education class

School News The I.C.S. Parents Club will hold a Bake Sale in the narthex after this weekend’s Masses.

The Spring Musical will take place in the church on Thursday at 12:30 and 7:00 p.m.

The Annual I.C.S. Grandparents Day will be held on Monday, May 6th.

Jim’s Ride will be held on Saturday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m. This is a ten mile bicycle ride along the I&M Tow Path that begins and ends at Gebhard Woods State Park. Those participating

in the Ride are asked to seek sponsors for their participation. Income from the event is used to help fund the Jim Feeney Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship helps insure that students have the opportunity to enroll at I.C.S. without regard to their family’s financial resources. This year, the Jim Feeney Memorial Scholarship is providing almost $50,000 in financial scholarships for I.C.S. students. If you wish to participate in the event or sponsor it, please contact the school office or [email protected].

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PARISH & CO M M U N ITY EV E N T S

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Joyful Again! Widowed Retreat/workshop

program For men and women still trying to resolve their grief and find hope in their lives after the death of a spouse. Family and friends can’t even imagine how different your life is now. Joyful Again! is a program designed to help the widowed sort out these changes and learn to find joy in living again while treasuring memories of their spouse. Dates/locations: June 22 & 23 July 20 & 21 St. Julie’s—Tinley Park Holy Family—Inverness

August 10 & 11 Mary Queen of Heaven Parish—Elmhurst

For more information or to register, call: 708-354-7211 or

Email: [email protected] Website is www.joyfulagain.org

We welcome into our Christian Community and Immaculate

Conception Parish those recently baptized.

Ian Alton Shroba son of Patrick & Samantha

Our Kentucky Mission trip is early again this year, June 2—8!!! We are accepting donations towards the Kentucky Mission Trip.

Youth mission envelopes are in the narthex and may be placed in the offering anytime. Thank you & God bless you!

Alpha & Omega HS Youth Group

THANK YOU The Men’s Club would like to thank all those who braved the elements (snow on Palm Sunday!!) to come enjoy and support their Pancake Breakfast!!

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Weekly Collections Sunday Collection Budgeted 2018-2019 ................................... $16,095 April 13 & 14 Collection ............................... $15,095 Number of Registered Families ....................... 1327 Special Collections

We encourage everyone to tithe 10% of their income.

“We give thanks.”

Council of Catholic Women Come join us!!

We enjoy lending a helping hand, learning about our faith and interacting with ladies of our parish, all with the guidance of our Blessed Mother.

Calendar of Events Tues., May 14th, 6:30 pm; St. Angela Room.

CCW monthly meeting followed with a tea party. Stitchery Group—Meets every Wednesday from

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Church Narthex.

April 28; Second Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy Sunday In the Gospel today, Jesus stands in the midst of us and says: “Peace be with you!” Indeed, the mercy of God centers our heart in peace. Thank you for supporting the work of the Immaculate Conception Community Outreach! (formerly St. Vincent De Paul Society)

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