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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH

MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Saturday, September 12 - Vigil Mass

4:00 p.m. †Bob Bri�on

By: wife, Darlene

Sunday, September 13 - Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

11:00 a.m. †Bob Zerfas

By: Joe Makowski

Monday, September 14 - EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

8:00 a.m. †Jeane�e DalPonte

By: Bill & Pa� King

Tuesday, September 15 - Our Lady of Sorrows

6:30 p.m. †Charles Krull

By: Knights of Columbus

Wednesday, September 16 - Sts. Cornelius & Cyprian

8:00 a.m. †Earl Whitney

By: Kim & Bob Modaff

Thursday, September 17 - St. Robert Bellarmine

Friday, September 18 - St. Joseph of Cuper;no

6:30 p.m. †Lillian Keichenbach

By: David & Sue Hinman

Saturday, September 19 - Vigil Mass

4:00 p.m. †Bruno Masnari

By: Steve & Belynda Masnari

Sunday, September 20 - Twenty-Fi=h Sunday in Ordinary Time

11:00 a.m. †Joshua Lorencz

By: Mom & Dad

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SUNDAY, SEPT. 20

First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalm: 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18

Second Reading: Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16a

Our local council of the Knights of Columbus, are raising

funds to purchase an ultrasound machine, for the new

mobile unit that Three Rivers Pregnancy Helpline is

purchasing. The new ultrasound will cost $43,000, and

with the support of the Knights of Columbus Supreme

Council matching funds, our local needs to raise only half

of the total cost. We have a donor who will match 100%

or $ for $ up to $8,000.00 for individual dona7ons made to

complete this fundraising. Presently we are at the halfway

point to that goal. Thank you for considering suppor7ng

this worthwhile endeavor that is saving babies lives.

Checks can be sent to:

Council #4141 Ultrasound Fund

Immaculate Concep7on Church

645 S. Douglas Ave.

Three Rivers, Mi. 49093

Please keep the following students in your prayers as they prepare to receive the

Sacrament of Confirmation on September 26th.

Estrella Munoz Duran Zoe Brost Joseline Leon Mango Magali Castro Juan Montano Jaciel Castro Vanessa Soto Leslie Lopez Munoz Raul Lopez Munoz Jose Luiz Santana Castro

BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE AS OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

I.C. St. Clare St. Barbara

Goal: $ 49,865 $ 10,912 $ 9,001

Amount Pledged: $ 3,000 $ 500 $ 0.00

Balance Due: $ 46,865 $ 10,412 $ 9,001

CHAPTER I. What true Devotion is.

“Be What You are and Be at its Best.” S.F.S Well-meaning people, who have not as yet attained a true devo-tion, attempt a manner of flight by means of their good actions, but rarely, slowly and heavily; while really devout men rise up to God frequently, and with a swift and soaring wing. In short, devotion is simply a spiritual activity and liveliness by means of which Divine Love works in us and causes us to work briskly and lovingly; and just as charity leads us to a general prac-tice of all God’s Commandments, so devotion leads us to practice them readily and diligently. And therefore, we cannot call him who neglects to observe all God’s Commandments either good or devout, because in order to be good, a man must be filled with love, and to be devout, he must further be very ready and apt to perform the deeds of love. And forasmuch as devotion consists in a high degree of real love, it not only makes us ready, active, and diligent in following all God’s Commands, but it also excites us to be ready and loving in performing as many good works as possible, even such as are not enjoined upon us, but are only matters of counsel or inspiration. Even as a man just recovering from illness, walks only so far as he is obliged to go, with a slow and weary step, so the converted sinner journeys along as far as God commands him but slowly and wearily, until he attains a true spirit of devotion, and then, like a sound man, he not only gets along, but he runs and leaps in the way of God’s Commands, and hastens gladly along the paths of heavenly counsels and inspirations. The difference between love and devotion is just that which exists between fire and flame;—love being a spiritual fire which be-comes devotion when it is fanned into a flame;—and what devo-tion adds to the fire of love is that flame which makes it eager, energetic and diligent, not merely in obeying God’s Command-ments, but in fulfilling His Divine Counsels and inspirations. (to be continued)

“Be Blessed and Be a Blessing”

An extract from the Famous Book of St. Francis De Sales – “Introduction to Devote Life”

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

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

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

Welcome to Gary & Lori Hall and their daughter, Jaclyn Sylvain, who

recently joined our Immaculate Conception family.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION LECTORS, SERVERS

AND MINISTERS SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 19 at 4:00 p.m. Sacristan: Chad Thelen

Lector: Chad Thelen

Body of Christ and Door Monitors:

Mary Sorensen & Roxana Howe

Sunday, September 20 at 11:00 a.m. Sacristan: Larry Larsh

Lector: Wayne Schimnoski

Body of Christ and Door Monitors:

Sherry Butler & Janice Schimnoski

In Christ’s Peace,

Mrs. Sharon Voege

IC PARISH SUPPORT Week of 9/6/20 YTD

Sunday Collec7on (76) ............ $ 4,674.27 ................ $ 50,910.11

Holy Days ..................................... $ 20.00 ..................... $ 821.00

Visitors/Loose ............................ $ 138.00 .................. $ 1,318.00

Mass S7pend ................................ $ 50.00 ..................... $ 590.00

U7lity Fund .................................... $ 0.00 ..................... $ 751.00

Dona7ons/Bequests .................. $ 152.00 ..................... $ 312.00

Total Offertory ........................ $ 5,034.27 ............... $ 54,702.11

Weekly Need ........................... $ 5,804.00 ................ $ 58,040.00

Over/Under .......................... … - $ 769.73 ............... ($ 3,337.89)

Income not included in weekly needs:

IC Help ............................................................................ $ 566.00

Vo7ve Lights..................................................................... $ 41.00

Campaign for Human Development ................................ $ 40.00

Bap�smal Prep

If you are preparing to have your child Bap�zed you

are required to take our Bap�smal prep class. This

class will be offered on the 2nd Friday of the following

months: September, December, March and June.

Your par�cipa�on, in the class, will allow you to have

your child bap�zed any�me during the next 12

months. Class will begin at 7:30 pm and last

approximately an hour. Our next

class with Deacon Dennis will be

December 11th. Please call or email

the office to register!

The Lunch Bunch are back in the serious business of lunch, socializing and coming together. This group is from our three parishes and includes others as well, as we do

not discriminate or refuse anyone. We have all experienced loss. We have no dues and don't even check attendance, although people are missed when they can't come. We welcome anyone to join us, and will next meet

at Hank's On The River, on Thursday, September 17th, at 11:30. Weather permitting we will be on the patio, or inside

if necessary. Please join us! Call Linda Skipski at 269-998-7359 if you have any questions.

Reminder We are operating under Covid restrictions.

Please do NOT leave items in the church.

Please do NOT leave items on the table in the carport entrance.

Thank you!!!

Dear Parishioners,

There are many ways to support our school. Here are a couple of opportunities!

Our first SCRIP order is due September 14th. Use the new RaiseRight App for

convenience!

Immaculate Conception School Golf Outing

Sauganash Golf Course Friday, September 25, 2020

Registration: 11:30a.m.-12:15p.m. Cost: $60/person

Pick up a registration form in the school office.

You deserve a break… Join us for an afternoon of fun!

America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally Across America

October 10th

Noon

Memorial Park

US 12 & Madison

Bronson, MI

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Shop & Support IC School

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN

ST. BARBARA CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Sunday, September 13

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

Sunday, September 20

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

Lector: Charlene Bugajski

ST. CLARE CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Sunday, September 13

9:20 a.m. †Carol Fair

By: family

Wednesday, September 16

8:00 a.m. †Thanksgiving for Bishop Bradley and

All Diocesan Priests

By: Phil & Phyllis Nusbaum

(This inten7on will be included in Mass at IC)

Sunday, September 20

9:20 a.m. †Joseph and †Stella Dutka

By: Robert & Charlene Dutka

Lector: Mary Collins

Elizabeth Kukiela

Paul Carra

Stephanie Galovich

Marlee Kokx

Carol Falborski

Tammy Kokx

London Hoffmaster

Thomas Smolarz

Patricia Kocher

Thomas Cuddy

Lou Scohy

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISHIONERS! Sept. 13 - 19

ST. BARBARA SUPPORT – SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 Sunday Collec7on (15) ………………… ........................... $ 1,160.00

Visitors/Loose …………………………………………………….. ..... $ 215.00

Total Offertory………................................................ $ 1,375.00

Weekly Need ............................................................... ..$ 808.00

Weekly Need Over/Under ...................... ….…..……….. + $ 567.00

Other Income not included in weekly needs:

ST. CLARE SUPPORT – SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 Sunday Collec7on (12)………………… ............................ $ 1,153.00

Visitor/Loose ................................................................... $ 91.00

Total Offertory……… ................................................ $ 1,244.00

Weekly Need .............................................................. $ 1,333.00

Weekly Need Over/Under ............................................ - $ 89.00

Other Income not included in weekly needs:

Building Fund................................................................. $ 380.00 Please Join Us in Praying for Our State and

Nation at the Monthly

Lansing State Capital

Rosary Crusade

PRAYING FOR

Life, Marriage and Family

Conversion of Souls

Reparation for Sin

State and National Leaders

September 13 3:00 pm

October 13 3:00 pm This event is not sponsored by any diocese or

parish but is being organized by a group of

Catholics who want to pray for our state and

nation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Parking may be found in the

ramp at 22 Townsend Street,

Lansing.

Bring rosary, lawn chairs and

drinking water.

We will comply with social

distancing guidelines

Happy Belated Birthday to

Donna Schroeder who

celebrated her 80th birthday

on September 1st.

Happy Birthday to Tom Cuddy

who is celebrating his 81st

birthday on September 17th.

Next week our Diocese will hold the Catholic

Campaign for Human Development Collection.

More than 40 million people in the US live in

poverty today. This collection supports programs

that empower people to identify and address

obstacles as they work to make permanent and

positive changes for their communities. Learn

more about the Catholic Campaign for Human

Development at https://www.usccb.org/

committees/catholic-campaign-human-

development.

AOer a brief delay, the Bishop’s Annual Appeal 2020, has

officially begun. Given our current circumstances, Bishop Bradley

has approved a significant change for this year’s appeal; aOer

each Parish has reached 50 percent of its goal, all addi7onal giOs

will be returned to the Parish. The hope with this change is to

allow Parishes to remain strong centers of worship, faith

forma7on and service to their communi7es, because, as we

know, Strong Parishes equal a Strong Diocese. This year’s theme

of “Living the Mission of the Eucharist”, is powerfully expressed

in the three diocesan priori7es: 1) Fostering Priestly Voca7ons;

2) Accompanying Families toward Holiness; and 3) Ac7va7ng

Missionary Disciples. Learn how your dona7on to the Bishop’s

Annual Appeal supports these priori7es at diokzoo.org/bishops-

annual-appeal. Thank you in advance for your prayerful

considera7on and financial support.

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

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

have ques7ons about our parish, please fill out the form

below and drop it in the collec7on

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 ac7ve member.

O Please change my address to the one shown above.

O I would like to learn more about school/parish ac7vi7es.

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 voca7on 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

Debra Boling

Darlene Bri�on

Bernice Dobrowolski

Chester Dobrowolski

Vic Feczko

Jackson Gustafson

Veronica Holtz

Randy/Sharon Jacobs

Ronna Kelly

Emma Kle�

Cassandra Lems

Ginger Lorencz

Mike McCauslin

Tom Merchant

Eileen Miholer

Karen Miles

Nate Silveus

James Tokarski

Laurie VanTassel

Terry/Barb Wallace

Janet Williams

Jim Wragg

PLEASE

REMEMBER

THOSE IN

SPECIAL NEED

OF OUR

PRAYERS

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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Telephone: 273-8953 E-mail: icchurchtr@outlook.com

Bulletin Deadline Monday at noon.

Permanent Deacon - Dennis Cristofaro 708-446-8244 d.cristofaro@att.net Music Director - Director of Religious Ed. - Joe Graber 816-5773 High School Youth Ministry - Joe Graber 816-5773 RCIA - Mark & Mary Brost 278-8825

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