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Church of the Immaculate Conception Pastor: Rev. James J. Ward
Rectory office: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Mon-Fri, Closed Wed. 570-325-2791 • [email protected] • www.iccjimthorpe.org
Whole Community Catechesis (WCC): [email protected] St. Joseph Pre-School: 570-325-3186
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: Wendy S. Krisak, MA, NCC, LPC Direct Phone: 800-791-9209
Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator: Sr. Meg Cole, SSJ, MS, LMFT Phone: 610-332-0442 ext. 19
Mass Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church
Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays: at ICC 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; at St. Joseph: 6:00 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
& anytime upon request
**unless otherwise noted in bulletin schedule
Liturgical Schedule ~ Second Sunday Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday Special Prayer Intentions- these are the people for whom we will be praying at Mass:
Sat. April 27 4:30 pm (ICC) Elizabeth Kochie (Carol Klinger) 6:30 pm (SJC) Irene Milan, bday (Husband, Children, & Grandchildren)
Sun. April 28 8:00 am (SJC) Louise Thear (Jim & Anna Marie Paluck) / Living & Deceased Parishioners 10:30 am (ICC) Tracy McElmoyle, 24th Anniv. (Mom & Dad)
Mon. April 29 8:00 am (SJC) Regina G. Klein (Rose & Terry Burkhart) / Michael Kurash (Mary & Mike Marzen)
Tues. April 30 8:00 am (ICC) Walter Ligenza, Sr. (Lea Paluck) / Joan Wildoner dec. bday, (Charlie)
Wed. May 1 8:00 am (SJC) John Dever, 5th Anniv. (Roush Family) / Kay Bimler (Victor & Eileen Newton)
Thurs. May 2 8:00 am (ICC) Daniel Plesniarski (wife, Lottie) / Patricia Kurtz (Rick & Mary Alice Kuhn)
Fri. May 3 8:00 am (SJC) In Honor of Ned & Sis Wedding Anniversary (Ned) / Theresa Schlenner (Jessica & Brian Howard)
Third Sunday of Easter Sat. May 4 4:30 pm (ICC) 40th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Suzanne Buscoker 6:30 pm (SJC) Anna & Edward Lienhard (Family)
Sun. May 5 8:00 am (SJC) Joseph Tomasko (sister, Elizabeth) / Living & Deceased Parishioners 10:30 am (ICC) For the 1st Holy Communicants and their Families
Lay Ministers for the Weekend of April 4/5 Ministries: Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Lector: Karen Sofranko S McGinley E.M.: H & M Dugan, D Lisella, J Behrens L. Whitehead, J Donnelly, R Reese, C McGinley Altar Servers: M. Sofranko, L & A Figura Z Zurn, B Goldberg
RESPONSORIAL PSALM ~ GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD, HIS LOVE IS EVERLASTING.
SANCTUARY CANDLE burns in Honor of Barbara & Jay Miller’s 40th Wedding Anniversary BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE burns in Loving Memory of Tracy McElmoyle (By, Mom & Dad) FLOWERS ON THE MAIN ALTAR are in Loving Memory of John Dever (By, Roush Family)
THE SECOND COLLECTION this Sunday is for Catholic Education. Next week’s second collection will be in support of Capital Campaign/Improvements. A MOTHER’S DAY ENVELOPE is included in your mailed packet. There is a space on the back of the envelope to write in the name of a loved one (living or deceased). These envelopes will be placed on the altar for the month of May and will be remembered at all the Masses.
CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. & Mrs. Jay Miller on their 40th Wedding Anniversary!
WCC Question of the Week
How do you know that Jesus has risen from the dead? How has the risen Lord shown He is
merciful to you?
FAMILY ACTIVITY: Go visit the parish cemetery, or one in which your family members are buried. Recall some of the faith stories that have been passed down in your family, and reflect upon God’s love and Mercy. A REMINDER FOR PARENTS OF THOSE RECEIVING FIRST COMMUNION: Practices will be held at ICC, Thursday, May 2, at 6pm for ALL First Communicants. For those receiving at Immaculate Conception a practice will also be held at 9am at ICC on Saturday, May 4. For those receiving at St. Joseph a practice will be at 11am at SJ on Saturday, May 4. THE WOMEN'S CLUB will be holding a dinner meeting at Mollie Maguire's Pub on May 16, at 6pm. Please call Judy or Aileen if you are interested in attending. BELIEVE IT OR NOT ~ In today's Gospel we hear Jesus say three times, "Peace be with you." This was a common greeting, but the disciples were hiding in fear so they needed reassurance. Jesus gives them that reassurance in three ways: his resurrection, forgiveness of sins, and a blessing for future disciples. The disciples had seen Jesus crucified and were afraid any of his followers would be treated the same way. So when Jesus appeared to them, he showed them his wounds and let them touch him. He wanted to show them that he was not a ghost; he had risen from death and death has no more power over him. They can now take courage because they will share in the Resurrection themselves. Breathing on them, he bestows the Holy Spirit, source of our courage. That leads to the second reassurance, forgiveness of sins. Jesus died to take away our sins; now he shares that with his disciples. Anyone troubled by guilt can be forgiven. The disciples themselves probably felt that need, since they had deserted Jesus and one even denied knowing him. He now sends his apostles with the mission to free others from sin. We too can forgive others (and ourselves) knowing that God has forgiven them and us. Finally, the story of Thomas and his doubts about Jesus' resurrection gives us some hope. Jesus blesses those who "have not seen and have believed" (John 20:29). We usually think the apostles were "more" blessed for having seen and heard Jesus. But Jesus reverses that expectation; we are blessed, even two thousand years after the Resurrection. Tom Schmidt, © J. S. Paluch Co
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity: Year ending Dec. 31, 2018. Charitable & Benevolent Contributions: Supreme, State, & Local Councils, Assemblies & Circles: $85 million (PA accounted for more than $4 Million of this amount) Volunteer and Fraternal Activities: Number of blood donors: 410 thousand; Number of visits to sick & bereaved: 5 million; Est. hours of fraternal service: 9 million; Est. Funds raised for Disaster Relief: $4.2 million Est. hours of Volunteer service: 75.6 million (PA accounted for approx. 3.4 million hours of this amount)
Since founding in 1882 the primary mission of the KOC has been to protect families from the financial ruin caused by the death of the breadwinner. From that humble start, the Order has grown to include top-rated life insurance, long-term care insurance, and retirement products. With more than $111 billion of insurance in force and a full-time field force of more than 1,400 serving our members and their families, we are proudly fulfilling Fr. McGivney’s vision. The best way to learn about our products is by arranging a visit with a local agent. Your agent can custom design an insurance program to meet your current needs, help you plan for the future or simply explain the many fraternal benefits that come with membership. To learn more about insurance or our products visit, www.kofc.org. THE ANNUAL MARIAN BASKET AUCTION will be held Sunday, May 5th in the school gym. Doors open at 11am and the auction begins at 2:30pm. Blockbuster prizes including large screen TV, gaming system, patio set, recliner, grill, & more. 50/50, basket of cheer, Food & beverages available. Blockbuster tickets $2/3 chances & advanced auction tickets $8/2 sheets available from Men of Marian members or by calling the school at 570-467-3335. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY CELEBRATION: this Sunday, April 28 @ SS Peter & Paul Church, Lehighton. Church will open at 2pm, Time for private prayer, Confessions will be available, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin at 2:30pm, readings from the Diary of St. Faustina, Singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction. Light refreshments will be served immediately following in the parish hall. All are invited to join in this Celebration. MASS INTENTIONS ~ There are a few 2019 weekday Mass dates open for Mass requests. Masses can be requested not just for the soul of deceased but for Healing, a Special Intention-Birthdays, Anniversaries & more. Cards are available at the Rectory office for special intentions. The Mass stipend is $10/request.
