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, January 25 - Vigil Mass

4:00 p.m. †Veronica Falborski

By: Devon & Mary Sorensen

Sunday, January 26 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

11:00 a.m. Immaculate Concep�on School

By: Parish family

Monday, January 27 - St. Angela Merici

8:00 a.m. †Lisa Barton

By: Rita Barton

Tuesday, January 28 - St. Thomas Aquinas

6:30 p.m. †Joe Milnamow

By: wife, Ruth

Wednesday, January 29 – Servant of God Brother Juniper

8:00 a.m. †Tom Powers

By: Mark & Sharon Voege

Thursday, January 30 - Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska

Friday, January 31 - St. John Bosco

6:30 p.m. MASS AT ST. CLARE

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

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SUNDAY, February 2 First Reading: Malachi 3:1-4

Psalm: 24:7, 8, 9, 10 Second Reading: Hebrews 2:14-18

Gospel: Luke 2:22-40

IC Food Pantry needs this week: Spaghetti noodles Rice Applesauce Jello/Pudding

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, February 7th 9:00 am - 6:30 pm

Sign up sheet in the carport entrance

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.

Dear Friends,

“Be What You are and Be at its Best.” S.F.S

The first verse of today’s Gospel passage sets the stage. Jesus

withdrew when He heard that John had been arrested. Jesus knew

that John’s life would soon end by beheading. But it wouldn’t

require divine insight to see the reason for John’s arrest and

martyrdom. John was jailed and executed by civil authorities for

his steadfast witness to Truth. He wasn’t willing to be silent. He

wasn’t willing to pretend that civil authority’s abuse of moral truth

is either justified or without serious consequences for society.

Jesus withdraws from one stage only to assume a larger role on a

different one. It was at this time that Jesus began to cry: “‘Repent,

for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand.’” It might sound from this

that Jesus is merely picking up where His cousin left off. John the

Baptist’s preaching was all about repentance. But for Jesus,

repentance is only the opening act of a larger drama.

The Gospel passage for today is a case in point. It has longer and

shorter forms. Both begin at the same point in the fourth chapter

of Matthew. But the shorter form ends with Jesus’ cry: “‘Repent,

for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand.’”

The longer form continues with Jesus walking by the Sea of

Galilee. He calls Simon and Andrew to come after Him to be

fishers of men. Here the next act in Jesus’ earthly mission starts.

Here the difference between John the Baptist and Jesus emerges.

As these two brothers follow Jesus, He teaches and proclaims,

“the gospel of the kingdom”.

Jesus had called for people to repent because of the kingdom, and

now He preaches “the gospel of the kingdom”. God the Father did

not send His only begotten Son into this world to be a witness to

the Truth. Jesus is the Truth.

Jesus, through His death and Resurrection, has shown the power

of God’s life of love. Drawing on that love, we find strength to

persevere in fostering a culture of life—through just laws and

fervent charity—in our own day and time, as a reflection of God’s

eternal kingdom of love.

“Be Blessed and Be a Blessing”

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

Dear IC Parishioners,

I want to genuinely thank you for your steadfast love

and devo�on to the charitable cause, Walk for Warmth. A

special thank you to Joe & Francis Granzo.o and Joe,

Tris�n and Tucker McElroy for their help.

As Francis reminded me, James 2:14 of Faith & Works,

OUR charity is seen and those whom are in need know

OUR love.

We collected over $1,000 and met OUR annual goal.

Your Brother in Christ Jesus,

John Gieber

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 26, 2020

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION LECTORS, SERVERS

AND MINISTERS SCHEDULE

Saturday, February 1 at 4:00 p.m. Sacristan: Carol Falborski

Lector: Chris Griffith

Body of Christ: Bob Modaff

Blood of Christ: Roxana Howe, Darci Skinner

Altar Servers: Tina Darling & Be.y Knapp

Sunday, February 2 at 11:00 a.m. Sacristan: Be.y Knapp

Lector: Chad Thelen

Body of Christ: Deacon Bart

Blood of Christ: Bobbi Bowlby, Diane Springer

Joe Hutson, Sherry Butler

Altar Servers: Ariana Gonzalez & Tina Darling

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

Happy Birthday to Rose Binando

who is celebrating her

97th birthday on the 28th.

Welcome All to Bible Study

Bible study will begin two new sessions in February. Friday morning will study

“Holy Spirit - Present Among Us”

The evening study begins on Tuesday February 4th at 7PM in the Rectory meeting

room. This session will be studying Exodus.

Please use the sign up sheet in the carport entrance to join fellow parishioners in

learning more about your Catholic faith.

Catholic School Week

Celebrating 70 Years

of Catholic Education

at Immaculate

Conception

Dear Parishioners,

It is here! Please join us for National Catholic Schools Week, our annual celebration of what makes education at Immaculate Conception distinctive. Starting with Sunday Mass and a free spaghetti dinner for our parishioners on January 26, we have a whole week of activities planned to show what our students are accomplishing and to celebrate the community we have built to educate tomorrow’s citizens and church leaders.

The theme of our celebration is “Catholic Schools: Learn, Serve, Lead, Succeed.” The theme encompasses the core products and values that can be found at Immaculate Conception and in Catholic schools across the country. Not only are we teaching students to become future servant leaders, faith-filled disciples and enriched citizens in our communities, educators are growing with them. In Catholic schools, we are all learners, servants, and leaders. These shared qualities are what make Catholic schools work. They are what make Catholic schools succeed. They are why families make sacrifices to provide their children with a Catholic education. They are why the mission of Immaculate Conception School is celebrating its 70th year anniversary!

I am grateful every day for the teachers, staff, commission members, parents, parishioners, and volunteers who make our school a success. National Catholic Schools Week is a great time to say THANK YOU!

Please see the insert in today’s bulletin that outlines all of the special events planned. Everyone is welcome to participate! Your servant in Christ,

Mrs. Sharon Voege

It’s a new year, a new decade, and a new opportunity for you to renew your faith with

the Knights of Columbus.

Join Catholic men just like you striving to strengthen their faith, their families, and their communities as members of the Knights of Columbus. Every Knight makes a difference. Each man brings a unique story, a particular set of skills, and a heart that is

ready to serve.

We invite you to take this exciting step and join us today. This is a decision that could define your year and an opportunity that could

change your life.

This invitation comes with an offer to save 50% off your first year of Online Membership. Simply enter the promo code

NEWYEAR2020 when you join online today. Go to www.KofC.org/joinus and receive all Knights benefits for only $15. For further info call

Jim Highfield at 574-286-3290.

IC Church has landscape blocks free for the taking! They are located outside the pavilion. No need to ask. If you would like

them, please take them.

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.

IC PARISH SUPPORT Week of 1/19/20 YTD

Sunday Collec�on (75) ............. $3,454.31 ............... $137,874.77

Visitors/Loose ............................. $198.00 ................. $13,239.03

Mass S�pend ................................ $30.00 ................... $1,795.00

U�lity Fund ................................... $10.00 ...................... $678.00

Dona�ons/Bequests ................................ ................... $1,020.00

Total Offertory ........................ $3,692.31 .............. $154,606.80

Weekly Need ........................... $5,804.00 ............... $170,260.59

Over/Under ......................... ($2,111.69) .............. ($15,653.79)

Income not included in weekly needs:

Vo�ve Lights ..................................................................... $32.00

Second Collec�on/3 Churches ......................................... $ 10.00

Youth Group meeting after Mass , Sunday, February 9th

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

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISHIONERS! Jan. 26 - Feb. 1

ST. BARBARA CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Sunday, January 26

8:00 a.m. The People of the Parishes

Sunday, February 2

8:00 a.m. †Souls in Purgatory

By: Joseph Erobha

Lector: Pa.y Keller

Ministers: Pat Kocher, Barbara Frisbie, Tom Tenney

ST. CLARE CHURCH SERVER SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Sunday, January 26

9:20 a.m. †Jim Walker

By: Dennis & Celeste Nemeth

Friday, January 31

6:30 p.m. Joseph Ochami family

By: Irene Walunya Goodlow

Sunday, February 2

9:20 a.m. †Joseph & Stella Dutka

By: Robert & Charlene Dutka

Lector: Mary Collins

Ministers: Alexander Gill, Lou Scohy, Phyllis Nusbaum

Altar Server: Jill & Beth Collins

Ushers: Mike Collins family

Coffee Crew: Phil & Phyllis Nusbaum

Briella Carra

Mar�n Sanchez Castro

Rose Binando

Lisa Schuster

Jared Vidal-Rubi

John Dimmick

Jay Dudley

Brooke Hari

Daniel Brennan

Mary Collins

Jennifer Doney

ST. BARBARA SUPPORT – JANUARY 19, 2020 Sunday Collec�on (13) ………………… .............................. $ 295.00

Visitors/Loose …………………………………………………….. ....... $ 81.00

Total Offertory……… .................................................. $ 376.00

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

Weekly Need Over/Under ...................... ….…..……….. - $ 418.00

ST. CLARE SUPPORT – JANUARY 19, 2020 Sunday Collec�on (13)………………… .............................. $ 417.00

Visitors/Loose ................................................................. $ 73.00

Total Offertory……… .................................................. $ 490.00

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

Weekly Need Over/Under ......................................... - $ 818.00

Other Income not included in weekly needs:

Building Fund ................................................................ $ 560.00

BULLETIN ADVERTISING The week of February 3rd, 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.

St. Bridget Dinner Celebration St. Clare Church

January 31st Mass at 6:30 pm (this replaces the Mass at IC)

A celebration is to follow. Sloppy Joe’s will be provided. Please bring a snack to share and your own beverages.

Music will be provided by the Irish band Si Bheag Si Mhor.

St. Clare Memory Tree’s are available Flyers are at the back of church

Donate a tree in memory of a loved one or family.

Thank you to

everyone who has

and will be dona�ng

the beau�ful stained

glass windows.

They are being

installed as they are

completed.

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

weekend of Feb. 2nd. Your support will help provide pastoral care, catechesis, clergy formation, lay leadership training, evangelization and other programs to reach out to those who long to hear the Good News of Christ in each

region. Please give generously to this collection.

40 Days for Life and campaign of prayer and fasting to end abortion is Wednesday, February 26

to Sunday, April 5, 2020. Join the campaign by praying in front of Planned Parenthood, Kalamazoo

anytime from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. You can register as part of your local

church community or individually. Find more information and sign up for vigil hours go to

40daysforlife.com/kalamazoo.

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.

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 26, 2020

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

have ques�ons about our parish, please fill out the form

below and drop it in the collec�on

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 ac�ve member.

O Please change my address to the one shown above.

O I would like to learn more about school/parish ac�vi�es.

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 voca�on 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

Rita Barton

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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THOSE IN

SPECIAL NEED

OF OUR

PRAYERS

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Parishes & School InformaVon

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