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Immaculate Conception Parish Bulletin
February 14, 2021
Parish Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 8:30 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. ~ Noon
Phone: 530-8515 Website: icelmhurst.org
Eastern DuPage Deanery: easterndupagedeanery.org
NEW PARISHIONERS, WELCOME!
Please click on “New to IC?” on our parish website homepage or call the
Office at 530-8515 for more information.
BAPTISMS:
Please call Martha Deatsch for information (530-8515).
MARRIAGES:
Please call Catey Cohen at least 6 months in advance (530-8991).
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 2:00-3:30PM
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH
134 Arthur St. Please visit our website at Parish Office: (630) 530-8515
Elmhurst, IL 60126 www.icelmhurst.org Fax: (630) 530-9346
Catholic Charities
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This Week’s Schedule
Monday, 2/15 6:15am and 7:30am Mass Church
Tuesday, 2/16 6:15am and 7:30am Mass Church
Wednesday,2/17 6:00am Mass Church (Reservations Required)
7:30am Mass Church (Reservations Required)
8:15am (ICGS) Mass Sacred Heart Chapel
9:15am (ICCP) Mass Church
Please note that the ICGS and ICCP Masses are available via livestream ONLY
Noon-1pm Continuous Ashes Church
Noon-1pm Continuous Ashes Elmhurst University
4:30-5:30pm Continuous Ashes Sacred Heart Chapel
No reservations are required for Continuous Ashes. There will be no access to
the pews during this time.
7:00pm Mass Church (Reservations Required)
Due to the restrictions of Covid19, we are not imposing ashes on the forehead
this year. Person to person contact will be avoided. For the time being we are
returning to the more ancient custom of sprinkling ashes on the crown of
head. All Catholic Churches are following this procedure.
Thursday,2/18 6:15am and 7:30am Mass Church
9:15am (ICCP) Mass Church
Friday, 2/19 6:15am and 7:30am Mass Church
Saturday,2/20 8:00am Mass Church
4:30pm Mass Sacred Heart Chapel
Sunday, 2 /21 7:30am Mass Church
9:00am Mass Sacred Heart Chapel
11:30am Mass Sacred Heart Chapel
*Please note: you do not need reservations for weekday Mass with the
exception of Ash Wednesday where notated.
Mass guidelines are included on our website and in this bulletin.
Reconciliation will take place 2pm-3:30pm on
Saturday, February 20th in the Sacred Heart
Chapel
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Reconciliation
Eastern DuPage Deanery 6 hours of
2021 Reconciliation will be on March 27th. Priests
from the 16 parishes in our Deanery will be
available at both Visitation and St. Peter’s
from 9am until 3pm for Confessions.
Individual Reconciliation will also be held on
Stations of the Cross
the following dates from 2-3:30pm:
All are encouraged to pray the Stations at
February 20 (Sacred Heart Chapel)
6:30PM in the Church or via Livestream on
February 27 (Sacred Heart Chapel)
the following dates:
March 6 (Sacred Heart Chapel)
February 24 March 3 March 10
March 13 (Sacred Heart Chapel)
March 17 March 24
March 20 (Sacred Heart Chapel)
ICGS students will pray the Stations via
March 27 No Reconciliation at IC
Livestream at 1:45PM
February 19 March 5 March 12
March 19: Living Stations Prerecorded
Lectio Divina
Come pray the Sunday Gospel on Tuesdays
Men’s Prayer Breakfast from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
March 13 and April 10 For Zoom information, please contact Anne
Contact Jim Viola for Zoom details at Hohbein at annehohbein@aol.com
jviola@harmer.com
Daily Masses
Daily Masses are celebrated in the Church Monday through Friday at 6:15 am and 7:30 am. Fridays
when there is a school mass, masses will be held at 6:15 am and 8:15 am. Saturday at 8:00 am.
Parishioners are especially encouraged to attend daily mass during these 40 days.
Lenten Regulations
1. Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all
the Fridays of Lent.
2. All from the age of 18 years up to the beginning of their 60th year are bound to fast on Ash
Wednesday and Good Friday.
3. On these two days of fast and abstinence, only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other
meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs,
but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted
on these two days, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed. When health or
ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige.
4. To disregard completely the law of fast and abstinence is seriously sinful.
5. Lent is the principal season of penance in the Church year. All of the faithful are strongly
urged to develop and follow a program of voluntary self-denial (in addition to following the
Lenten regulations), serious prayer, and a performance of works of charity and mercy.
Those who are sick, pregnant, or nursing, or whose health would adversely be affected by
fasting or abstinence, should not consider themselves bound by these norms.
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Immaculate Conception Lenten Mission
March 7, 8, & 9 7:00pm Church
The Hound of Heaven
The search for meaning and happiness is as old as the human race itself. The great
surprise during that search is discovering that while we were seeking, we were already
being sought! Join Fr. David Mowry for three nights of discovering the joy of being sought,
found, and brought home.
Parishioners of Immaculate Conception are invited to attend in person. Please email
rsvp@icelmhurst.org for your reservation. You can come to one, two, or all of the evenings.
All Parishioners of the Eastern DuPage Deanery Parishes are invited to join us via
livestream. Following the events, the videos will remain on the IC Elmhurst YouTube
channel for future viewing.
Sunday: The Great Chase
Monday: The Knock at the Door
Tuesday: The Way Home
Fr. David Mowry is a priest of the Diocese of Joliet. Growing up in Glen
Ellyn, he first heard the call to priesthood while he was a junior in high
school. Ordained in 2013, he served as parochial vicar at Immaculate
Conception Parish in Elmhurst and then at St. Mary Immaculate Parish in
Plainfield. He has spoken for confirmation retreats, days of renewal for
liturgical ministers, Theology on Tap, and young adult events. He currently
serves as instructor of homiletics at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/
Mundelein Seminary.
Women’s Lenten Prayer Breakfast
Come and join the women of Immaculate Conception in fellowship this Lent as we
discuss the book, You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado. We will meet the six
Saturdays of Lent starting February 20th on Zoom. Come for one, two or all six
weeks; whatever your schedule allows. Please purchase a copy of this book at
Amazon.com and join us. We would love to share this Lent with you.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Lynn at rpollastrini@sbcglobal.net .
Lent Bible Study: The Gospel of Mark
Wednesdays starting Feb. 24 at 7:00 pm.
Six live, one-hour Zoom sessions.
Hosted by our graduates of the
Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet.
Request the link from annehohbein@aol.com.
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IN Person Mass Attendance Guidelines
Before you leave home:
• If you are 65 or older, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions, please consider joining us
via our live streaming service. If you have symptoms of any type of illness, please remain at home
and be attentive to your health needs. The obligation for Mass attendance is still suspended and will
remain so until further notice. Your health and safety is our primary concern.
• You will be required to wear a mask/face covering for the duration of our Mass.
• A reservation is required for attendance at weekend Masses. Please contact the parish office by
Fridays at noon at 630-530-8515 or email RSVP@icelmhurst.org to secure seating.
Your reservation MUST be confirmed by the office. Walk-ups are welcome, but not guaranteed
a seat.
• Use the restroom before leaving the house. The facilities in the church or chapel must be sanitized
after each use. We are striving to minimize their use.
The email for reserving a seat for a
When you arrive for Mass: funeral liturgy being celebrated at IC is
• Check in with a greeter at the check-in table. funerals@icelmhurst.org
• Enter only through the center front doors. Please include the number of people in
• Deposit your offering in the baskets provided. your household and their names. All
• An usher will provide you with hand sanitizer. Mass attendance guidelines apply.
• Take your place in the pew as directed by an usher.
• You may only share a pew with those people who live in your home, except in cases of single
participants sitting at a social distance.
• Social distance will be maintained at all times.
During Mass:
• Do not change pews once you are seated.
• Wear your mask/face covering throughout Mass (except when receiving Holy Communion).
• No physical contact, except with members of your own household, during the sign of peace.
• No singing or use of hymnals will occur during the Mass, in an effort to minimize risk of contamination.
Receiving Holy Communion:
• The priest will approach each row for communion.
• When the usher approaches your pew, stand up.
• You will be given more hand sanitizer by the usher; please remember not to touch your face after this.
• Receive the Host in your hand ONLY.
• After the priest passes by you, remove the strap from one ear of your mask or face covering, letting it
hang from the other ear and uncovering your mouth, consume the Host.
• Replace the mask over your mouth and nose.
• You may kneel or pray silently until the priest is finished with the congregation.
After Mass:
• Gather all personal items.
• Use only the proper exits, as directed by an usher.
• Do not congregate outside the doors or in the parking lots.
• Do not remove your mask until you have left the grounds.
While our parish staff will attempt to take appropriate precautions consistent with the advice of public
health authorities, parishioners and guests should understand that they assume the risk of contracting
Covid-19 any time they enter a public space since such precautions do not eliminate the risk of infection.
Parishioners will always be the first priority. We will strive to communicate clearly and frequently, to
ensure we are doing all that we can to safeguard your health and to always support and prioritize your
spiritual welfare.
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Worship
Masses will be live-streamed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:30am this week.
Ash Wednesday Mass will be livestreamed at 8:15am and 9:15am. You may also view them online at
any time. Please visit our website at www.icelmhurst.org or use the link to our YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/c/ICElmhurst
TODAY’S READINGS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
First Reading — The leper will dwell apart, 6:15AM:†Gwen & Tom Eddington & Family /
making an abode outside the camp Family
(Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46). 7:30AM:†Mary I Collis / Collis Family
Psalm — I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble,
†Bruno DeCaneva / Margaret Maione
and you fill me with the joy of salvation
(Psalm 32).
Second Reading — Do everything for the glory TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
of God; be imitators of Christ (1 Corinthians 6:15AM:†Donal Jaeger / Carolyn Jaeger
10:31 — 11:1). 7:30AM:†Amy Guca / Family
Gospel — The leprosy left him immediately,
and he was made clean (Mark 1:40-45). WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass ©
1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. 6:15AM:†Georgiana Ketchum / Family
All rights reserved. 7:30AM:†Beverly Partyka
8:15AM:†Joan Swade / ICGS
READINGS FOR THE WEEK 9:15AM:†ICCP
Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 7:00PM:†Betty Anderson / Family
20-21; Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18
3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21
6:15AM:†Mary O’Leary
Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17;
2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 7:30AM:†Ronald & Mercedes Stedman / Ron
Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; & Linda Stedman
Lk 9:22-25 9:15AM:†ICCP
Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19;
Mt 9:14-15 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 6:15AM:†Alice Pendola
Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; 7:30AM:†Harry Howarth
Mk 1:12-15
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES 8:00AM:†ICCP / ICGS Coaches
Sunday: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; 4:30PM:†Conor Hendricks / Family
World Marriage Day;
Valentine’s Day SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Monday: Presidents’ Day 7:30AM:†Parish Family
Tuesday: Mardi Gras; Shrove Tuesday 9:00AM:†John Witkaukas / Baldikoski Family
Wednesday: Ash Wednesday; †Kay Revane / Durdil Family
†Barbara LaMonica / Don & Jo
Fast and Abstinence; LaMonica
Almsgiving †Angelo Martire / Family
Friday: Abstinence 11:30AM:†Henry Baldikoski / Baldikoski
Family
You can follow the readings for Mass each day by visiting
http://usccb.org/ and selecting the date on the calendar on the right.
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Stewardship of Our Prayer for…
We pray for those suffering from Our Troops
illness. Loving God, give strength and Lt. Joe Doyle, US Army, Son of Deb and Tom Doyle
protection to all who struggle with 1st Lt. Ryan Kenny, USMC, Son of Mary Beth Kenny
illness of any kind. Calm their fears and 1st Sgt. Melinda Jolly, USMC
uncertainties. Provide them with loving and tender Daughter of Linda and Tom Makinney
care. Grant them courage when they are afraid and Pvt. Jeffery Crones, US Army, Grandson of Joan Leyden
comfort when they are in pain. Cpl. Ben Gieser, USMC, son of Monica and William Gieser
Specialist Jonathan M. Pichler, US Army,
Cadaoas, Nick Monaghan, Donna Son of Ginny & Mark Gronek, Grandson of Catherine Young
Chaplin, Scott Monaghan, Kendall Capt. Andrew Smyrnios, USAF, Brother of Stephanie Alfini
Curtin, Judith Moran, John Recruit Garrett Gong, USMC
Dugo, Josephine Moran Vogel, Renee LCpl. Troy Rosenbury, USMC
Cpl. Zack Bright, USMC
Frer, Michele O’Hara, Mike
Sgt. Ben Bright, USMC, Friend of the Genthe Family
Frer, Mike Pape, Mary Cpl. Vincent Joseph Genthe, USMC Son of Denise Genthe
Genthe, Denise Rogers, Fr. Jerry Capt. Jeffrey Robbins, USMC, Son of Barb & Larry Robbins,
Glynn, Tom Ross, Bernadette Grandson of Georgiana Ryan
Gow, Olivia Ruiz, Kay (Katie) Maj. Kevin Mott, US Army
Salerno, Madeline Nephew of Greg & Mary Pat Vanderlaan
Harrison, Pat Paul Hornstra, USMC, ICHS Class of ‘09
Heffeman, James Schmidt, Ken Son of Paul and Dawn Hornstra
Hernandez, German Sehl, Ed Cpl. Brittney Young , US Army,
Somora, Angela Cousin of Denise and John Doherty
Hogan, Joan Lt. Joe Shannon, US Navy, Son of John & Maria Shannon
Kaprelian, Jean Venchus, Susan Cpl. Matthew R. Mundle, USMC Grandson of Evelyn Mundle
Korecki, Sharon Vogel, Renee Sgt. Ethan Zielinski, USMC
Wilki, Carl Son of Michele & Dolph Zielinski
Korecki, Wayne Capt. Christopher Bertucci, USMC,
LaMonica, Don Williamson, Norma Nephew of Mary Anne & Greg Luczak
Marchetti, Alex Zasiebida, Ann Marie Lt. Andrea Bertucci, US Navy,
Niece of Mary Anne & Greg Luczak
Medela, Joanna Cpl. Joseph Fischer, USMC
Son of George & Sharon Fischer
Please remember recently deceased family, Capt. Kathleen M. Donofrio, US Army Reserves,
friends and parishioners in your prayers. Daughter of Tom & Marge Donofrio
Pfc. Ian Morser, USMC, Son of John and Tracy Morser
Grant them eternal rest and may your light shine Cousin of Todd and Ellen Greer
on them forever. LCpl. Jack Mallon, USMC, Grandson of Mary and Bob Mallon
Nephew of Mark Mallon and Lauren Lent
1st. Lt. Dylan Sullivan, US Army
†Beverly Belzile, mother of Mike Belzile Grandson of Mary Sullivan
†Richard Leone, father of Kim Carmello Capt. Samuel Westhoff, US Army
Nephew of Tom and Sue Westhoff
†Frank Zamarelli, brother of Tess Hill 1st. Lt. Liam Hendricks, 101st Airborne, ICCP Class of ‘14
†Jannes Diamond, sister of Judy McFarlane Son of Tim and Julie Hendricks
1st Lt Matthew Kizys, US Army, son of
Marky and Nancy Tinsley
We pray for the newly baptized babies in our church. May Chf. Warrant Officer John Dal Pino, US Army
their journey of faith be one that is close to Jesus. We pray Son of Joe and Valerie Dal Pino
for their Godparents and parents as they bring Christ to the 2nd Lt. Francesca Cervone , US Army, ICCP Class of ‘15,
Daughter of Jeanmarie Cervone,
lives of the next generation of Granddaughter of Cay Calcagno
Catholics. 2nd Lt. Molly Manion, US Army, ICCP Class of ‘15, Daughter
of Tom and Nancy Manion Granddaughter of Rita Manion
Baptized in January at IC: MAJ Thomas Gildea, US Army, Husband of Karina, Father of
Enya, Grace, and Ignacio
1st Lt. Kyle Koch, 1st Cavalry Division US Army, ICCP
♦ Olivia Jacqueline Loudenslagel Class of ‘15, son of Laura & Paul Koch
♦ Nina Terese Loisi Capt. Carla A. Schuit, US Army Reserves,
Daughter of Lisa Schuit
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Thank you to this years’
Ultimate Sponsors!
Congratulations to the following ICGS Alumni who
Achieved Honor Roll Status for the 1st Semester
IC Catholic Prep Kaylee Wilson St. Ignatius
Finn Barney Maeve Welsh Honors w/
Kieran Barney Grant Schleiter Distinction
Delliss Bartels Mary Grace Raniere Samuel Lynas
Isabella Bernardini Jackie Fox
Alexis Brandstatter Thomas Sullivan Montini H.S.
Ava Buscemi Emily Miller High Honors
Eva Calles Louis Kamienski Julia Moran
Frances Cook Paige Davis Francesca Spizzirri
Liam Dacre Ryan Bero Honors
Jake Gallagher Ryan Veach Ava Rose Giannini
Allison Geiger Lauren Schleiter
Maren Gibbons Edward Raniere Hinsdale Central
Enya Gildea Brian Moore Deans List
John Hilgart Erin Johnson Maurice Tobiano
Michael Hilgart Aidan Janc
Abigail Idasek Connor Fahey York H.S.
Alia Johnson Brendan Carey High Honors
Anthony Karsten Skylar Bogumil Matthew Ahern
Matthew Karsten Anna Dray Annalise Belzile
Michael Karsten Joshua Schierl Jacob Brown
Declan Kenneally Anisa Dominguez Olivia Buscemi
Carl Knable Charlie Phillips Abigail Cahill
Brynn Laluya John Moore Kathryn Castanoli
Faith Laluya Samantha Woitel Ellie Condon
Ben Leischner Matthew Bero Maeve Condon
Cassandra Levy Jack Hoeller Brigid Conroy
Anna Maciejewski Grace Kapsch Colin Cushing
Ashley Mayr Ella Carmignani Kathryn Dale
Kyle Mayr Second Honors Matt Devereux
Ava Meurer Anna Ringelstetter-Ennis Jack Dewbray
Lino Narcisi Claire Papp Marguerite DiMarco
Maggie O’Brien Maggie Johnson Anthony Doughty
Jonathan Petkus Morgan Fisher Katelin Doughty
Daniella Prado Annie Papp Declan Fahey
Madison Reaber Chloe Miller Shannon Farrow
Isabella Roelle Madeline Miller Jackson Geiger
Ava Rucker Jack Giura Kevin Gliatis
Charlie Rucker James Golen
Ricardo Suarez Nazareth Academy Nora Golen
Lucas Talluto A Honors Lily Guistolise
Eva Wojcik Amalia Dray Alina Hayes
Kelsey Wojtalewicz Isabella Ortega Kyra Hickman
Cynthia Salcedo Quinn Hunter
Fenwick H.S. Clare Worley Katherine Johnson
First Honors TO BE CONTINUED
Hazel Davis
Katherine Vogelsperger
Therese Giannini
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Sr. Mary Francis, DRE K-5
srmaryfrancis@icelmhurst.org
Josephine Bastianoni, DRE 6,7,8,
jbastianoni@icelmhurst.org
The season of Lent begins on Wednesday, February 17th. Families are invited and
encouraged to create a “Family Lenten Plan” . The 40 days of Lent provide a special time
to grow in our faith. Plan to participate in the observance of Ash Wednesday. Check the IC
Bulletin for details concerning the distribution of Ashes and liturgies.
RE In Person classes as well as our Remote RE classes will focus on the key concepts of
the Lenten season: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. We will share with students how to
enter into these holy days. RE Home Schooling parents are invited to focus on the Lenten
practices and to create a family plan for these holy 40 days.
1st Reconciliation Information and Schedules have been emailed to ALL 2nd Grade ICGS
and RE families. Contact Sr. Mary Francis with questions and /or concerns.
There is a need for trained IC Greeters to assist with our 1st Reconciliation services. If you
are available to offer your services. Please contact Sr. Mary Francis. Your assistance
would be greatly appreciated!
Click the “formed” icon to access the Formed
website. We encourage you to use this resource
during your days at home. When logging in for
the first time, simply register as an Immaculate
Conception Elmhurst parishioner to get videos, Access Formed by clicking above.
and much, much more! See what’s new this week.
Are you an adult Catholic who has not yet been
confirmed?
Are you a teen or do you have a teen that is not
confirmed and would like to be?
Immaculate Conception will offer Confirmation classes for
teens and adults who wish to be confirmed, beginning on
MONDAY, March 8 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM via Zoom. A link
will be sent out prior to the first session. We will meet for four sessions: March 8, 15, 22 as well as
April 12.
You do not need to be a member of Immaculate Conception Parish to participate in these classes.
Teens will be confirmed at Immaculate Conception with our eighth grade Students on a date to be
announced. Adults will be confirmed at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet on Sunday, April 18 or
Sunday, May 2 at 2:00 PM.
To register or to obtain additional information, please contact Pam Stefik at 630-530-3497.Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time www.icelmhurst.org February 14, 2021 12
Christian Ministry
Immaculate Conception is offering a
“virtual blood drive” this year,
running through February 18, 2021.
Simply sign up at www.vitalant.org.
You may choose a location, date
and time convenient for you. IC’s
code is EH07. Unsure if you can
donate? Eligibility requirements are outlined on
IC DAYBREAK SEEKING MENTORS Vitalant’s website. Now, more than ever, blood
We are currently seeking individuals who are supplies are extremely limited and winter months
Interested in becoming mentors for the IC Daybreak are always especially difficult. Please plan to sign
transitional Housing program. Our program partner, up and give the gift of life. Need assistance signing
Bridge Communities, is offering virtual training on up? Contact Pam at 630-530-3497.
February 20, 2021. We will be adding a sixth family to
our existing roster. Mentors are part of a 3-person
team, who meet weekly with our client families.
Currently, all visits are done virtually. Since inception,
our program has helped over 75 families transition
from homelessness to self-sufficiency, largely
attributed to our mentors. For further information or to
speak to an existing mentor, please contact Pam in the
Christian Ministry Office at 630-530-3497.
Feel the need to help those who are hurting?
Phone Counselors Needed!!
The Diocese of Joliet is seeking phone counselors
to staff the Upper Room Hotline. If you are a
Catholic who would like to provide spiritual and
emotional support to our callers that need
undivided attention especially during this time of
crisis, you can be trained to become a phone
Catholic Charities is sponsoring “Stepping Up,” a counselor and help remotely. The Diocese will
virtual class promoting empowerment, peace and provide free training via private Zoom meetings.
ways to cope with life during this difficult season. Various credentialed University instructors and
Stepping Up is a group that offers support, Clinical Professionals will specifically prepare you
encouragement and practical steps to make life to assume responsibilities on the hotline. Classes
feel more manageable. It is a non-judgmental run March 2 – April 27.
place to share feelings and gain helpful skills for a For further information, please contact Director Dr.
better life. It will meet virtually on Tuesdays for 8 Terry Smith at 630-988-7395.
weeks beginning March 9 and continuing through
April 27. Please contact Joy Newburn at
630-519-6547 or JNewburn@CC-DOJ.org for
additional information.
Would you like to begin the
annulment process? Do you
have questions about the process,
timeline? Please contact Pam
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Alpha: The Marriage Course!
7 weeks of date experiences to enrich and explore your marriage!
The 7 weeks of The Marriage Course are designed to help
strengthen relationships, keep the spark alive, and keep couples
connected. Over the 7 sessions, the course covers: Strengthening
the Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict,
The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and
Love in Action.
The Marriage Ministry Team for the
Eastern DuPage Deanery of the Diocese of Joliet is offering
4 online sessions, each 7 weeks long presented via Zoom. Choose
from:
Fridays at 8:30pm starting February 19, 2021
Wednesdays at 7:30pm starting February 24, 2021
Thursdays at 7:30pm starting March 4, 2021
Saturdays at 10am starting March 6, 2021
Use this link to register online! There is no cost for this program!
https://forms.gle/2FGizFqFCKnTveRg6
You must register 24 hours before your first session to receive the
Zoom link.
Questions?! Reach the Team at: easterndupagemem@gmail.comSixth Sunday of Ordinary Time www.icelmhurst.org February 14, 2021 14
Throughout these unprecedented times, That Man Is You! has continued to provide a virtual gathering place for men of the
Eastern DuPage Deanery parishes to grow in their faith and experience fellowship. TMIY is an interactive men’s program
combining the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop
the VISION OF A MAN, FULLY ALIVE. Our Spring Semester will be beginning on Saturday, January 23rd. Logon to
Zoom and join the many men who have experienced TMIY.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Zoom Meeting ID:
For more information go to www.TMIY.org, or contact either Andrew Morgan
at 630-276-6401 or Ken GIllie at 847-980-2803
99892682769
Advanced registration is not required, but is encouraged to receive
emails: MEETING SCHEDULE
To Register, go to www.TMIY.org: Saturday Mornings
♦ Click on ‘FIND A GROUP/REGISTER FOR A CLASS’ near top 6:30am - Optional Informal Fellowship
♦ Search near Elmhurst, IL —> Select Mary Queen of Heaven 7:00am - Welcome & Video Presentation
7:30am - Small Group Breakout Discussions
That Man Is You! is open to men from all parishes Concludes no later than 8:00amSixth Sunday of Ordinary Time www.icelmhurst.org February 14, 2021 15
Stewardship of Treasure
Shining the Light of Christ through the 2021
Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal
Your gift to the CMAA makes a difference!
This is Commitment Weekend for the 2021 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA).
Please prayerfully reflect on how you can best support our annual appeal and help IC reach
our goal. Since not all of us have returned to worshiping in person, packets have been
mailed to parishioners this week. Included is the envelope many of us use to make a gift at
Mass, as well as more information on how the CMAA shines the light of Christ not only on
our parish, but across the diocese.
Our parish’s goal for the 2021 CMAA is $115,700, with 70 percent of any amount we raise
over this goal returned to us for our use. You may return your pledge card or envelope, make
a gift online at jolietdioceseappeal.org or text DONATE to (815) 205-1949.
Thank you for considering the most generous pledge possible to this year’s annual appeal.
Thank you for your support!
Weekly Sharing Presider Schedule
January 24, 2021 February 20 & 21
Sunday Envelopes Total: $ 12,467.85 4:30 Fr. Tom
Electronic Offerings: $ 13,858.25 7:30 Fr. James / Dcn. John
Total Gifts: $ 26,326.10 9:00 Fr. James
Amount Budgeted Per Week: $ 28,000.00
11:30 Fr. Tom
Total Funds Collected 7/1-1/24/21 $840,085.93
Amount Budgeted: $866,425.00 *Presider schedule is subject to change.
Budget over/(under) to date: ($26,339.07)
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We the people of Immaculate Conception Parish are Christians who worship and glorify God as
a sign of our faith. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we proclaim our faith to the world through
prayer, education, concern, and service to our community. By participating in the sacraments and
giving of our time, talent and treasure, we help to make Christ present and share God’s love in our
community and the world around us.Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time www.icelmhurst.org February 14, 2021 16
We Are IC! Capital Campaign
Thanks to those who have made a pledge and supported the We Are IC Capital Campaign. If you have not
yet made a pledge, please consider doing so. We need gifts at all levels and pledges can be paid over a
five-year time period. Some of you are not comfortable making a pledge and prefer to “give as you are able.”
If you would like to support the capital campaign without making a formal pledge, please use the capital
campaign envelope in your monthly envelope packet or make a one-time gift online.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Renewal Prayer
O Most Holy Heart of Jesus, for whom it is impossible not to have compassion for us,
please have mercy upon us as we place our trust in You. To You we surrender the many
needs of Your church; asking for Your help, especially on those who are in pain. Please
heal the hearts of those who are broken and help us to grow closer to You. As our
Immaculate Conception community anticipates the renewal of the chapel in Your honor,
help our hearts, minds, and voices to be strengthened by Your
goodness and love. We come before You grateful for all that You
have done for us. Help us to be ever generous with what we have
received as we return our blessings to You. Amen
Naming Opportunities
There are several ways to remember deceased loved ones or honor the living as part of the We are IC capital
campaign. If you should choose to make a gift at one of these levels, or would like more information, please
contact Catey Cohen in the parish office at 630-530-8991. Further Information on pew availability is on the
next page. Available remaining memorial opportunities including the following:
ITEM TO RESERVE QUANTITY AMOUNT
Crucifix in Reconciliation Room 2 $ 1,500 each
Oil of the Sick Holder by St. Peregrine 1 $ 3,000
Pews $ 3,000 each
Sacred Heart Shrine Memorial Candle Holders 2 $ 3,000 each
Additional Sanctuary Chairs 5 $ 5,000 each
(servers /seminarians /additional priests)
Altar Candles 5 $ 5,000 each
Processional Candles for Servers 2 $ 5,000 each
Incense Brazier and Stand 1 $ 5,000
Exterior Glass Panels 1 $ 5,000
(above Arthur St center doors)
Reconciliation Rooms 2 $ 10,000 each
Stations of the Cross 12 $ 15,000 each
Sacristy Updates 1 $ 20,000
Etched Glass Doors (Narthex & Nave) 4 $ 25,000 each
Sound System 1 $ 30,000
Saint Windows $ 25,000 each
At the present time, there are 6 areas for depictions of saints and their symbols. This list includes some
suggested saints to be honored, however a donor may choose another particular saint.
• Saint Pope John XXIII • Saint Isaac Jogues • Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton • Saint John Neuman
• Saint Mother Francis Xavier Cabrini • Saint Kateri Tekakwitha • Saint Damien of Molokai
• Saint Marianne Cope
• Saint Peregrine (Smaller window set located in the northwest corner of Chapel $15,000)Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time www.icelmhurst.org February 14, 2021 17
WE ARE IC!
Altar Sacred Heart
Ambo Shrine
Center Aisle Church and ICGS
York Road
= Partially Reserved Arthur St. =Reserved in full
Pew Memorial Opportunities
Above is a diagram of the new pew layout in the Sacred Heart Chapel. We will install
new curved pews throughout the worship space during the next phase of
construction. You will be able to choose which pew you’d like to memorialize and a
small plaque like those in the Church will be installed on each end of the pew. To have
an entire pew memorialized in perpetuity, please pledge or pay $3,000. To have only
one side of a pew memorialized, please pledge or pay $1,500. Parishioners are
welcome to split pews in $500 increments as well. We will give away the pew
locations on a first come, first serve basis. To request a pew reservation, please
contact Catey Cohen in the parish office at (630)530-8991 or email
ccohen@icelmhurst.org
To make an online donation to our capital campaign, go to www.icelmhurst.org and click the donate today
button located on the left side of the home page (pictured here.) If you have not yet done so, you can create
a profile and logic. Once you are on the online giving page, click “Give a New Gift” and then select “2018
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