It's Time For A BBQ!
Welcome Back To ICC!
Our church was lonely this summer with so many of you away. But, this weekend we celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary... and the church was full once more.
We have many wonderful, new things planned for every member of our church this year. Whether you are a long time parishioner or a newcomer, we are planning something for you to participate in, celebrate and enjoy.
The first and most important aspect of being a member of our parish, of course, is coming to Mass. It is central to our Faith and the reason we exist. Always prioritize the Mass.
So, "Happy Birthday" to the Blessed Mother, after Whom our beautiful parish is named, and welcome back!
Let's start this year on fire.
SPEAKING OF FIRE...
This Sunday we will hold our annual Welcome Back BBQ. The event has been attracting a lot of parishioners over the last three years, and this year we are expecting even more... including many REP students. There will be games, prizes, and, yes, great food - hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken, and much, much more.
This year's BBQ Dream Team roster includes the fine leadership of Joe and Hank Trama, Howie Billings and Steve Mangiacotti. Also on deck is Adrienne Lauer, our great REP Coordinator, who has put together her own team of 8th Grade Confirmandi, which will be on hand to help with the games.
Please make sure to come to the 12 Noon Mass for Catechetical Sunday, thank our generous Catechists for their love and sacrifice, and then mosey on up the parking lot for some great grub!
Please make sure to come to the 12 Noon Mass for Catechetical Sunday, thank our generous Catechists for their love and sacrifice, and then mosey on up the parking lot for some great grub!
If you'd like to become involved in social, parish life... the BBQ is a great place to start. Stop by the upper lot at 9AM if you would like to help the Dream Team set up, or bring a side dish to share. You don't have to cook for 100 - a family style offering is plenty, and a great way to get to know your neighbors!
I'd like to get involved by...
Helping with set up.
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Bringing a side dish.
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Bringing a dessert.
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Helping with cleanup.
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In Case You Missed It
On Sunday, we recognized and thanked our police officers, firefighters and EMS for their heroic work, at our Annual Heroes' Mass. Each hero present received a blessing and small pocket token, commending them to the intercession of their Patron Saints, St. Florian, St. Luke, and St. Michael, and we prayed for those who lost their lives on September 11th. We prayed for their families, as well.
Following the 10AM Mass, we celebrated the work of our first responders with coffee, bagels, and cake. Thank you to Colleen Honan, and her most excellent assistant, Barbara Nicholson, for organizing and hosting the event in the Vic. It was our finest reception yet!
I Didn't Know
From time to time parishioners will tell me they "didn't know" about a parish event. No activity, special Mass, coffee hour, dinner, lunch or brunch happens here without weeks of announcements. So how do you make sure you know what is happening at ICC. Here's the inside scoop.
- Come to Mass. All of our big events are announced there, and many happen right after them.
- Pick up a copy of our weekly bulletin. You can find out everything you need to know there.
- Read our parish e-newsletter - like you're doing right now.
- Finally, if you are a parishioner with children in the REP, make sure to read the emails from the REP Office. You will literally be lost without them.
I hope to see you at one of the Masses this weekend, and at our Welcome Back BBQ on Sunday at 1PM.
Welcome Back!
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Fr. Ashman