Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life Bible Study moved to March 2021
I.C. YouTube Channel
Check out the Immaculate Conception YouTube Channel for live-streaming Masses.
Daily Masses (M-F) are at 12:05 p.m. Saturday Mass is at 8:30 a.m.
The three Sunday Masses that will be live-streamed are Latin (8:15 a.m.), English (10:15 a.m.), and Spanish (12:05 p.m.)
Year of St. Joseph
THIS IS THE YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. On the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pius IX declaring St. Joseph as Patron of the Catholic Church and on the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Joseph’s spouse, Pope Francis announced that this year would be the Year of St. Joseph.
This means there are opportunities to obtain a plenary indulgence throughout the year. One way is to pray special prayers to St. Joseph on Wednesday, which is the day traditionally dedicated to him.
We can receive a plenary indulgence when we complete a specified prayer or spiritual practice, done with the right disposition, and fulfill the necessary conditions, namely:
1) On that day, be in the state of grace (free from the guilt of mortal sin), and…
2) On that day (or 20 days before or after), confess to a priest, and be detached from sin, that is, desire to do better and avoid even the near occasion of sin, and…
3) On that day, worthily receive the Eucharist, preferably while participating in Holy Mass, or if that’s not possible, outside of Holy Mass, and…
4) On that day, pray an Our Father and a Hail Mary for the intentions of the Pope.
Every Wednesday at Immaculate Conception . . .
Beginning this Wednesday, January 20, and every Wednesday throughout the Year of St. Joseph, we will pray the Litany of St. Joseph before the 12:05 p.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception.
Message from Archbishop Jackels on the Year of St. Joseph
Click the button below for Archbishop Jackels' message on the Year of St. Joseph.
2021 Cedar Rapids March for Life
This year's Cedar Rapids March for Life will take place on Sunday, January 24, 2021, starting at 2 p.m.
Click the button below for details.
Catholic Women's Conference Saturday, January 30, 2021
Mark your calendars for the 2021 Beauty in Christ Archdiocesan Women’s Conference, On Fire with the Holy Spirit! Saturday, January 30!
This year’s virtual event will include many of the same opportunities you have come to expect—just in a different format! Click the button to learn more and register.
Catholic Men's Conference Saturday, March 13, 2021
Each year, hundreds of men from the Archdiocese of Dubuque gather to learn, pray, share, and build relationships at the annual Catholic Men's Conference.
The 2021 Men's Conference will feature Patrick Madrid and will take place on Saturday, March 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Holy Hour at I.C.
During the derecho repairs at St. Wenceslaus, Immaculate Conception will host the Wednesday afternoon Holy Hour at 3 p.m.
Reminder: There is also a Holy Hour at I.C. on Friday afternoons, starting at 3 p.m. Adoration will follow the Friday Holy Hour and continue throughout the night.
Additional Weekday Latin Mass @ I.C.
Starting the first Monday of Advent (November 30), Fr. Aaron will offer the Latin Mass at Immaculate Conception every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m.
Friday/Saturday at I.C.
Click the button below for the Friday/Saturday schedule at I.C. (consisting of Liturgy of the Hours, Holy Hours, Adoration, Masses, etc.).
March 2021 Bible Study
Jesus: The Way, The Truth, and the Life
Starting in March 2021, Immaculate Conception is pleased to offer Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life, a 10-week video-based bible study program. Anchored in the life of Christ as presented in the Gospels, this study explores the entirety of Jesus’ life—who he is, what he is really like, what he taught, what he did for our salvation, and what all of this means for us as Catholics today.
Presented by Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Jeff Cavins, and Dr. Edward Sri, this study was filmed in the Holy Land so Catholics can experience the extraordinary world in which Jesus lived and taught—the historical context, the politics, the clashing cultures, the history, and the ancient land—and see where the most significant events of his life took place, from his infancy to his ascension. Most importantly, this encounter with Christ will inspire and empower you to center your entire life in him as you come to know and love him in an ever-deeper and more intimate way.
DATES/TIMES: March 7 to May 16, 2021 / Sunday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m.
To Register . . .
1.) Click the "REGISTER ONLINE HERE" button below, where you will be able to register for the study and order your materials. If you don't already have an Ascension Press account, you will be asked to create one.
2.) You can also register by filling out one of the registration forms. Click the link below.
Online Giving to Immaculate Conception Parish
Please know we are committed to continuing the important mission of our parish at this time. To help us, I’m asking you today to continue your weekly offertory gift IF you are in a financial position to do so.
You can drop it off at the parish office, mail it to us, or consider using a special link (click the button on the right) the Archdiocese has set up specifically for electronic gifts (credit cards and debit transfers) to our parish.
All gifts will go directly to our parish ministry.
You remain in my prayers.
God bless, Fr. Chris
Order "Fight for Our Faith" Retreat Merchandise!
"Fight for Our Faith" T-shirt
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You can purchase some cool t-shirts for adults (men's & women's styles), kids, toddlers, and babies!
"Fight for Our Faith" Hoodie
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Hoodies & long-sleeve tees are available in a wide variety of colors! Click any of the items to go to the site to make your purchase. All merchandise is "at cost." No profit is being made by the parish.
"Fight for Our Faith" Mug
"Fight for Our Faith" T-shirt
"Fight for Our Faith" Mug
Mugs, phone cases, and other items are also available with the logo! Click any of the items to go to the site to make your purchase.
Flocknote
Sign up for Flocknote!
Flocknote introduces a smarter way for parishes to text message and email their members. As a Flocknote church, we will be able to reach all of you at a moment's notice, in your inboxes and via text message. There’s nothing for you
to download or pick up after church.
By organizing our church into different groups and ministries on Flocknote, we can get information to exactly who needs it at the right time! Plus, you will be able to reply directly to any email or text message you receive via
Flocknote, vote in polls, RSVP to events, and more! Interested?
Click on the info sheet to learn how to sign up!
Coming Events & Announcements
Coffee and Catholicism
2022 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
2022 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
COFFEE AND CATHOLICISM
Next Date & Topic TBA
2022 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
2022 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
2022 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Join Fr. Chris Podhajsky on his 6th pilgrimage (and Fr. Dave Ambrosy on his 1st) to the HOLY LAND.
Dates are January 31-February 10, 2022, with the same price as last year, $4,499.00.
Usama will be our guide. Visit his website to learn more about Christians in the Holy Land (info@missionfourcorners.com). Three meals daily will be included on the pilgrimage. We will visit all the popular sites, plus several new places. This is a great pilgrimage for people that are considering going for the first time or would like to revisit the Holy Land. All admission fees are included. Transportation will be by air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi on the bus.
Assisi add-on: 5 nights, $1,079.00 per person with Fr. Ambrosy as our spiritual director. For more information, contact Mary Johnston at 319-560-5138 or email at blessu45@gmail.com.
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Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration
Next Date & Speaker TBA
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration
Adoration at Immaculate Conception
Friday, 3:00 p.m. to Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
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