Immaculate Conception Parish

Women of our parish are invited to drop in for our monthly Women's Prayer Group. All women aged 21 thru 101+ are welcome to join our next gathering on 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟴 @𝟵𝗔𝗠 in the basement Coffee Shop. We will read, pray, reflect, and have coffee. Let’s nourish our spirit! For more info, please email [email protected]

We celebrate the 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 on August 6. It is one of the key events in Jesus’ life. He took three apostles – Peter, James, and John – up to a high mountain to pray. As they were praying, His appearance changed, and His clothes became “dazzling white.” At that point, Moses and Elijah appeared and spoke to the Lord about His upcoming death. A cloud overshadowed the group, and God the Father’s voice came from the cloud saying, “𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝒐𝒏; 𝑳𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒊𝒎!”
How can we listen more attentively to the Lord's voice today?

John Vianney (1786-1859) was internationally known for his priestly and pastoral work in his parish in Ars, France, because of the radical spiritual transformation of the community and its surroundings.
St. John Vianney, Patron of Parish Priests, pray for us!

𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳
Registration is ongoing for the 2026-2027 Religious Education year. All children are welcome to attend and will not be denied participation due to financial hardship. 𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉, and have a child entering K-11th grades, and would like to know more about our Religious Education Program 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒚𝒄𝒌𝒔 𝒂𝒕 508-868-8119.
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Kindergarten thru 10th grade: Sundays 8:45am-9:45am
11th grade (Confirmation): Sundays 11am-12pm
Students in 2nd grade will begin preparing for the sacraments of
Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in September.
Students in 11th grade will begin preparation for the sacrament
of Confirmation in September.
𝐖𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮!

FEAST OF ST IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA - JULY 31
A Basque gentleman soldier, he was wounded in battle and, during his convalescence, was inspired by the lives of the saints to serve God. When well, he wandered, prayed, ministered to the poor and sick, and had mystical experiences that form the basis of this book of Spiritual Exercises. Returning to school, he earned a master's degree from the University of Paris. There he gathered other students for service to Jesus. After ordination the group went to Rome, where they became the Society of Jesus, or Jesuits.
St. Ignatius, PRAY FOR US!

Have you received your First Holy Communion?
Are you strong enough to carry a candle or cross?

Our Altar Server Ministry is looking for young people to perfrom an important and much needed role at Mass. Altar Servers must be Baptized, have received their First Holy Communion, and be in the third grade or higher. Training will be provided. Join us in this rewarding journey of faith and service, and help others grow closer to God!

If you and your child(ren) are interested in pursuing this ministry, please contact Mary Sycks at 508-868-8119.

JULY 25 - FEAST OF ST JAMES THE APOSTLE
St. James, whom we honor today, was the brother of John, the Gospel writer. He was privileged to witness Jesus’ Transfiguration, His Agony in the Garden, and that Jesus prophesied that James would drink the cup that He drank, and be baptized with Jesus’ baptism (see Mark 10:39). This “cup” and “baptism” are clear references to Saint James’ martyrdom by which he would imitate his Lord. There is little doubt that his witnessing of Jesus being transfigured in glory and his presence with Jesus in the garden infused his natural temperament with grace, giving him courage to be the FIRST of the Apostles to be martyred. St. James, PRAY FOR US!

On July 22, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, one of the most prominent women mentioned in the New Testament. Her name comes from the town of Magdala in Galilee, where she was born. Scripture introduces her as a woman “who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out” (Lk. 8:2). Mary Magdalene was a follower of Christ, who accompanied and ministered to him (Lk. 8:2-3). The Gospels record her as being one of the women present at Christ’s crucifixion. In addition, she was the first recorded witness of the Resurrection.
St Mary Magdalene, PRAY FOR US