Dear Parishioners and Friends,
As vacations end, schools reopen, and college students (and their laundry) return to campus, many of us will breathe a bittersweet sigh of relief. It is complicated being human. We find comfort and security in routine, but we yearn for extra time with the people we love. Just like you, as parish life returns to normal, we will miss the quiet moments we had to plan and organize, but we will be happy to hear your voices on the phone, and to see your smiling faces at the door - and of course, at Mass.
Welcome back!
This New Year we're starting off with something new and exciting for our YOUth. That will be followed by BINGO, and finally a big Mardi Gras blow out for the members of our Parish Ministries. Here is a look at what’s ahead.
ICC YOUth Kick-Off Meeting
All parish YOUth in grades 7 through 12 are invited to the kick off meeting of the ICC YOUth Group, on Saturday, January 11th, at 6PM in the VIC. Our goal is to hear from them about the kind of activities they would like our YOUth Group to have. We want their ideas, their energy, and their enthusiasm!
Parents – Members of the Parish Council YOUth Subcommittee will chaperone the event, and there will be dinner for the students. Our YOUth Group is going to give them a safe, fun and faithful place to spend time. Please let your sons and daughters know, and encourage them to come. RSVP by calling the Rectory at 591-7480.
Ministries Evening of Recollection
Last month’s Evening of Recollection was rescheduled due to inclement weather. The new meeting will take place on Monday, January 13th at 7PM in the VIC. Refreshments will be served! Lectors, Ushers and Eucharistic Minsters are invited, and so is anyone who is thinking of joining one of these ministries. Don’t be shy. We want you!
BINGO…
...is back! Did you miss it in November? Come in February! There will be prizes, food and fun for everyone. We only do this twice a year, so don’t miss it. The doors open Saturday, February 8 at 6PM – right after the 5PM Mass - in the GYM. Games start at 6:15PM.
And in the not too distant future…
If you are a Choir Member, Eucharistic Minister, Liturgy Committee Member, Usher, Lector, Catechist, Parish Council Member, or on the Finance Committee, you are invited to ICC’s Insider Event of the year! Entering our Third Year of Mardi-Gras-Mayhem-On-Monday, this annual event is always a blast – and not just because of the “hurricanes”. Save the Date – Monday, February 24 at 7PM in the VIC. It will be here before you know it!
There is a lot more happening in the coming weeks, so make sure to keep an eye on our parish calendar, and to read your REP emails if you are a REP parent.
See you in church!
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Fr. Ashman