ICC Staff & Volunteers:

Rev. Fr. Kuffel - tkuffel@cbna.org/907-434-6117

Rev. Fr. Bala - frbala2014@gamil.com/907-371-8707

Rev. Fr. Adien - yakubu@cbna.org/907-888-2993 Rev. Mr. Bob Mantei, Deacon Rev. Mr. Sean Stack, Deacon Rev. Mr. Bob Barnard, Deacon Dea. Chuck Bowman, Maintenance - iccmaintenance@cbna.org

Cindy Fields, Community Service - iccsoupkitchen@cbna.org

Lois Armentor, Office Administrator - iccsecretary@cbna.org

Kathy McDougall, Admin Assistant - iccsecretary2@cbna.org

Grayce Barnard, Rel. Ed. Facilitator Terri Atkins, Bookkeeper - iccaccountant@cbna.org

Matt Shiffler, Parish Council Chair Jodi S. & Penny W., Health Min.

2 Doyon Place Fairbanks, AK 99701

(907) 452-3533 Fax (907) 456-3336

iccsecretary@cbna.org

www.alaska.net/~icc/

Parish Office Hours Tues.-Fri. 9:00am - 4:00pm

October 22, 2017

Sacramental Life & Devotions Mass Times Saturday Vigil 5:30pm; Sunday 7:30am, 10:00am

Monday - Friday 12:10pm and 5:30pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday - Friday 11:45am - Noon in Church Confessional

Saturday 4:00 - 5:00pm downstairs in Reconciliation Room

Or by appointment

Baptism If you are interested in having your child baptized, please call to

schedule an appointment with Deacon Sean Stack at: 907-452-3701.

Marriage Contact the parish office at least six (6) months prior to the wedding date.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday 5:30pm Mass, 6:00 - 7:00pm

First Friday & Saturday 5:30pm Mass, Adoration

with 7:00am Mass to follow

Parish Devotions Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays: 11:45am ~ Rosary

Wednesdays: 6:00 - 7:00pm ~ Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 1st Friday: after 12:10 Mass ~ Prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 3rdFriday: after 12:10 Mass ~ Divine Mercy Chaplet

Mass Intentions: If you would like to request that a Mass be said for your

intention, please call 452-3533, or stop by the office during scheduled

business hours. The suggested donation for a Mass intention is $10.00.

Welcome New Parishioners!!

If you wish to join our parish family, please fill out the Parish Census Form, found in the vestibule or on our

website, & place the completed form in the offertory basket or drop it by the Parish Office. If you are an existing

parishioner & you move, please let the office know your new address.

Flowers

In Loving Memory Of

Cameron Phillips

Flower envelopes are available in the vestibule & cry room. There is availability for flower intentions for October, November and December. Please help us provide flowers for our church!

Bulletin Deadline:

All articles and ads must be in to the ICC parish office by 10 am on Thursday, or they will not run until the following week. E-mail to: iccfairbanks@gmail.com

We are facing an enormous and dramatic clash between good and evil, death and life, the “culture of death” and the “culture of life”. We find ourselves not only faced with but necessarily in the midst of this conflict: we are all involved and we all share in it, with the inescapable responsibility of choosing to be unconditionally pro-life.”

~St. John Paul II

Thank you for your generous response to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission

Sunday. While only some are called to go to the Missions to serve, all of us are called, by our Baptism, to support the Church’s missionary work by our prayers and financial help. Please continue to pray for all who serve in mission countries that they may remain strong in faith and in their vocation as they go about proclaiming the Good News of Christ.

Dominican Rite Latin Mass: Next Saturday, October 28th, 3:30pm at ICC in Fairbanks. Fr. Dominic David Maichrowitz, OP from Holy Family Cathedral in Anchorage will be the celebrant. It will be a Missa Cantata, potluck will follow Mass in Murphy Hall. “Creation and the Fall”, we are happy to announce that Fr. Dominic will be back in Fairbanks and he has generously offered to give another of his engaging free talks at 7:00pm on Friday, October 27th, downstairs in the Murphy Hall at ICC. All are invited and welcome!

Priest Clergy Days November 7th, 8th and 9th, there will be no 12:10pm Mass at ICC on those dates. The only Masses offered during that time will be a 12:10pm Mass November 7th and a 5:30pm

Mass November 9th at Sacred Heart Cathedral, with a 9:00am Mass November 8th at Catholic Schools of Fairbanks (Holy Family Chapel) for those that would like to attend.

RCIA Classes for those interested in joining the Faith, or learning more about their Faith as a refresher. Classes are Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm, we use the Symbolon Program. Thank you.

Adult Faith Formation: SYMBOLON, Thursday’s 7:00-9:00pm in Murphy Hall. Bring a Bible and Catechism of the Catholic Church if you have them. For more information call 388-1825.

CD of the Week: That They All May Be One: Matt Maher, an internationally acclaimed Christian singer,

song-writer, and eight-time Grammy Award nominee, shares the amazing story of his spiritual journey. He emphasizes the importance of forming relationships with others in order to be effective witnesses of the Gospel and help bring about the unity desired by Christ. Voice in the Wilderness Prayer Group meets in the ICC living room every Friday night at 5:30pm. For more information contact Joe Malen at 388-2550, or Bill Chrisman at 590-0338.

"Spiritual Bouquet" cards will be available for Fr. Fred after all the Masses. Legion of Mary, Mary Queen of Peace will prepare these for parishioners to

sign and add their promised devotions and Masses.

ICC News & Events of Interest

Date Mass Time

Feast Day Lector/Minister Intention Activity

Mon Oct 23

12:10 PM

5:30 PM St. John of Capistrano, Priest

Michael Pope

Legion of Mary

Tues Oct 24

12:10 PM

5:30 PM

St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop

St. Bernard

Jim M. (repose)

Wed Oct 25

12:10 PM

5:30 PM Weekday

Cecilia Prada (repose)

Shirley Jones

RCIA/RCIC

Adoration

Thurs Oct 26

12:10 PM

5:30 PM Weekday

Michael Pope (repose)

Leano Alino (repose)

Adult Faith Formation

Legion of Mary

Fri Oct 27

12:10 PM

5:30 PM Weekday

Michael Pope (repose)

Grace Lamb Voice in the Wilderness

(Prayer Group)

Sat Oct 28

3:30 PM

5:30 PM St. Simon and Jude, Apostles

Dan Ward

Leia Ward & Penny Ward

The Unborn

Poor Souls

Latin Mass

Sun Oct 29

7:30 AM

10:00 AM

Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary time

Susan Jones Patrick Hammers &

Dave Doudna

Kathy McDougall Darlene Cipra &

Larry Mantei

ICC Parish Family

Souls in Purgatory

Religious Ed

Please Remember in Your Prayers

Clark; Dan Koudelka; Hallie & Mariah Fields; Nora Ross; Patricia Hay; Cheley Patterson; Judy Wise; Mark & Trudie Stack; The Want Family; Cathie Dolan; Christopher Landry; Sally; Fr. Sean; Dorothy, Damien and Mary; Tracy Austin; Meliegha Snow;

Jason Sagers; Johnny; Roy Wilbur; Gordon Depue; Rose Walsh; Luke Bassette & Family; Allison Wood; Tom Muyleart; Jack & Family; Dorothy; Sally; Pam & Bob Balster and Family; Wil Courtney; Lisa Hover; Frank Buckmeier

and all names and intentions in our Book of Intentions. Prayer Intentions are being refreshed every 2 months. Please call the office to add and or remove a loved one to the prayer box.

Collections - (October 14th/15th)

First Collection— $8,214.36

Second Collection— $1,086.00

Cindy Fields - Community Service - 456-4918 - icc.community.service@alaska.net

Special Thanks giving to the summer school & the hard working staff & kids in the Camp Comet Garden Project. The guidance of Master Gardener Wendy Anderson

helped produce a ton of cabbage, kale, potatoes & everything green to serve at the Soup Kitchen. The folks were so pleased & their comments were mindful of the work involved. “Oh really, from the kids garden, for us, how wonderful of them – tell them we are grateful.” Best of all we’re the ones who remembered making gardens with their parents & being together that way, it was good. Thanks again MS. Wendy & kids for helping to feed the hungry & refreshing good memories of family joy.

Thanksgiving Day Meal is going to be upon us before we know it. The Soup Kitchen will be offering a traditional Thanksgiving Day Luncheon on Thursday, November 23rd from 11:00am - 1:00pm. As you know from previous years, the feast is open to the public & our parishioners. Our guest list swells to as many as 300 or more. We always need additional assistance to make serving, cooking, transferring pans from kitchen to Murphy Hall safely, so that the meal flows without a snag. I will have sign-up sheets for menu items needed, volunteering time & other specific requests, as we get closer. This reminder is just to get on your shopping list & schedule in advance. Thank you & may God Bless you.

The need of heavy winter coats, gloves, hats & snow pants has not been on high request so far this year. We have given layers of extra hoodies, sweatshirts, heavy

socks, to those who only have lighter jackets & walking boots – this has been working so far. There has also been some requests for blankets & tents. Keep our friends in your prayers as we go deeper in the cold dark days & nights of winter. God Bless you.

I had the opportunity to listen to a Soup Kitchen guests explain that in their native language there are different words for the different types of ‘snowflake’ you see during the winter months. The Indigenous peoples notice the conditions in a snowstorm & can, in a word, tell that the snow is sticky or very dry or popcorn like or even a word for todays’ small flakes flickering around like mosquitos in the breeze. It is not just with the single word they use to describe snow conditions; it is also other danger signs they see in the cloud formations, the direction of the winds, the likely change in the temperature & the safety challenges for travelers – hunters, water haulers, children playing out & the like. It amazes us that the words regarding survival & safety are so comprehensive. The elders could actually read the weather & teach the younger generation the language. In some ways, like so much of our blended cultural existence, we have put away the language of our ancestors for the English of our rebirth. I wish I knew more words & phrases of our friends & my own Sicilian roots. Now what we are trying to know is how to speak the language of Love (of God’s Spirit). We are learning to communicate in the universal spirit at each coming together – in our smile & in our hospitality & in a gesture of trust & friendship. We have learned or are learning to be the House of God, which welcomes all the strangers sent by our Lord & to be humble in our differences & accepting of our sameness. We put away fear while recognizing the power of the Spirit of Love & invite the Holy Spirit to dwell within each of us. We will be empowered by Love Himself to work together & we will change the face of the earth. Amen.

Grayce Barnard Religious Education & Youth News - 452-3533 - icc.alaska.re@gmail.com

Have you checked out FORMED lately?

ICC Parish “FORMED”: Please register at FORMED.org, the Parish code is: J8WDM7

Road System Mass Times

Good Shepherd, Ft. Wainwright Sunday: 9:00 am Weekday: Tuesday 5:30pm, Wednesday 6:30pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11:00am at Bassett Army Hospital Chapel

Immaculate Conception, Fairbanks Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Sunday Masses: 7:30am, 10:0 am Weekday: Monday - Friday 12:10pm and 5:30pm

Our Lady of the Snows, Eielson AFB Sunday: 10:30am Weekday: Tuesday – Friday 11:30am

Sacred Heart Cathedral, Fairbanks Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish) Weekday: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30am; Tuesday and Thursday 5:30pm

Saint Mark University Parish, Fairbanks Sunday: 5:30pm at Murie Auditorium

Saint Nicholas, North Pole Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am and 12:00pm Weekday: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00am; Wednesday 7:00pm

Saint Raphael, Fairbanks Saturday Vigil: 6:00pm Sunday: 9:30am Weekday Masses: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am and Wednesday 5:30pm

Stress in Your Marriage?

Just three weeks left to register for the next RETROUVAILLE program for married couples who are living in a troubled marriage relationship.

Often couples experience a breakdown in their relationship or no longer communicate with each other and don’t know how to change the situation. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples renew their marriage relationships. It can help you too. Give your spouse and yourself the opportunity to rediscover the person you each married. For information, or to register for the next program beginning with a weekend on October 27th - 28th and 29th, 2017.

Call 907 863-8000 or log onto: http://www.HelpOurMarriage.com

The next Priest Clergy Days will take place November 7th, 8th, 9th and because we have been blessed with five new priests in our diocese, two from India, two from Nigeria, and one from Poland, we want to take the

opportunity to welcome them all in a social setting.

Parishioners from all parishes are invited to join us for Mass at 5:30pm followed by a welcome celebration in the social hall at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Thursday, November 9th. We ask that you bring a potluck dish of your choice to share, and take this opportunity to meet Fathers Kumar, Thomas, Aiden, Alphonsus, and Szymon and give them a warm Fairbanks welcome.

“Let everyone

be subject to the

governing authorities, for there is

no authority except that which

God has established.

The authorities that exist have

been established by

God.” Romans 13:1

Why Be Catholic? Religion vs. Politics The Pharisees attack Jesus on a hotly divisive topic: Roman Rule and Roman Politics. The Pharisees were holy, outwardly. Inwardly Jesus calls them whiten sepulchers, that is, they were dead to the Spirit of God. They were hypocrites! They placed their own human laws above God’s law and of course attacked Roman Rule and their authority. As then as now, so many people are more concerned about the political powers debating and disputing each jot, and tittle of the politics. News reports thrive on these debates and sadly to say most Christians and Catholics are more engaged in the latest political debate than they are in the teachings of the Church

(Read Rom 13:1- 7; CCC 2239 - 40).

The heated debates that we hear concerning the latest issues of course are important; but it is more important that we daily place the Kingdom of God first. Placing God’s Kingdom first teaches us the most important lesson we will every learn: God’s will, will be done! (Is 55:10)

We do not need to be saviors of the church or the government. We are witnesses of the Gospel: Disciples in Mission. That is God’s will. We witness to divine power not political power. God’s divine plan for the salvation of each and every person will be accomplished. Despite the politicians, and the power brokers who try to control the immediate future, we should know that God’s will, will be accomplished. We have to trust and follow his will.

Stewardship! Financial Maturity

Financial maturity is really financial responsibility. Planning your yearly budget creates maturity for we make sure we are paying our debts, loans, and taxes. But before we plan to pay our taxes, we ought to remember the tithe that Jesus instructs us to pay. Of course we render to Caesar what is Caesar’s; but do we render unto God what is God’s? We are forced to pay our taxes by law and legal action if we do not pay them. Yet, Scripture is clear, if we do not “pay” we steal. We give to God what is God’s since there will be consequences (Rom13:5). The consequences are not immediate; but they are real. Financial Maturity for Catholics demands faithful stewardship. We have to render to God and should render to God what belongs to Him first, for if we do not make it a priority, it will be easy to cheat on our charity. Of course, we plan to take all the advantages we can when it comes to paying our federal and state taxes; but we should also take every advantage to give of our time, talent, and treasure to God. He deserves it! He gave it to us as a gift to be used.

All of us who are baptized Are missionary disciples.

We are called To become

A living Gospel in the World!

Loyalty: To Whom?

Our world is fickle. We change as the seasons change and many times we do not even know why we are changing. Yesterday, we thought this was right; today we think this same thing is wrong. We live in a society that has changed allegiances. Our loyalty used to uphold morals and values that are rooted in the Scriptures. Satan makes us question right and wrong. He does not need to prove or disprove good or evil. What he wants us to do is question what is right what is wrong and determine the answer for ourselves, for surely we will confuse the issue: Moral Relativism. Moral Relativism proposes a philosophy that denies objective, realistic, and universal truths based upon ethical, moral and biblical principles. Instead it claims truths are based on social, cultural, historical and most important personal circumstances: a person defines and discovers his or her own self-identity. Taxation is one of those relativistic topics. What do we owe God? Jesus tells us, Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s and then He goes on to say, Render to God what is God’s. This is black and white. Yes, it is obligatory to pay your taxes as St. Paul clarifies for us addressing the Romans who certainly debated Roman Rule:

This is why you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. Pay to all their dues, taxes to whom taxes are due, toll to whom toll is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due (Romans 13: 6- 7)

But it is so easy to debate taxes and politics which also includes money, power, and loyalties. Satan enjoys these debates because it focuses our attention on the debate – not on God and not on the truth! We must determine our true loyalty: God or Caesar? Jesus simply teaches us seek first the Kingdom of God and the rest will be given. If we put God first, we don’t have to argue and antagonize over all the worldly concerns. What we need to do and what we ought to do daily is

Give the Lord Glory and Honor. Jesus calls each of by our very own name. He knows us more intimately than we know ourselves that is why He tells us the hairs on our head are numbered (Matt 10:30). That we are worth more than any sparrow who falls to the ground; or that if we know how to give good gifts to our children, how much more so does our heavenly Father give us gifts that will give us everything that we need. Today, we Trust in God and do his will even if it means we

must embrace the cross for that is what Jesus did. That Loyalty!

FAMILY FULLY ALIVE CONFERENCE

(FEB 9-11, 2018)

Join us for the "Family Fully Alive Conference" February 9th-11th at the Catholic Schools of Fairbanks. Nationally known and local speakers will offer talks and discussion on all facets of family life and vocation discernment for all ages. Speakers include:

-Archbishop Charles Chaput (Archdiocese of Philadelphia);

-Dr. Mary Rice Hasson (Catholic Women's Forum, Washington,

DC);

-Dr. Leo Patlinghug (Grace Before Meals);

-Dr. Steve Ray (producer of the Footprints of God DVD series);

-Dr. Ray Guarendi (Catholic Psychologist and author);

-and many more! There will even be a VBS for the kids! Early bird

registration will begin on July 1st, so mark your calendars, tell your

friends and join us for the "Family Fully Alive!"

For more information:

https://www.facebook.com/events/105248523399911

FRANCISCAN SPIRITUALITY

Are you interested in gathering to discern the formation of a Franciscan Third Order group in Fairbanks? If so, please contact Gloria Slagle at stclare4@gmail.com There are several people from the various parishes who have expressed and interest.

Catholic Youth Bicycle Pilgrimage

(Post-Confirmation)

All youth of the parish are invited on a journey to challenge body and soul - from Fairbanks to Delta Junction (and back, for those who wish!) during summer 2018, with celebration of mass, music and spiritual exercises along the way. Planning starts now! If you can help, please visit us at sacredheartak.org/shc/pilgrim/

Knights of Columbus

K of C Pot O’ Gold Raffle tickets are on sale now! The drawing to be held Sunday, December 9th, at 2:00pm, at

Holy Family Cathedral Anchorage, Alaska. No need to be present to win. Only 3,500 tickets to be sold, tickets are $25.00 each. You may contact the office, Frank McGilvary 452-6929 or any Knight. Grand prize $15,000 in cash, also ten prizes each $1,000 in cash.

Save the Date The "Young Women of Grace Program"

returns to ICC

beginning Tuesdays in January 2018.

UP COMING EVENTS

NCYC 2017 Join us in Indianapolis November 16-18

Every other year, Catholic young people and their chaperones—youth ministers, campus ministers, parents, catechists, priests, coaches, and scout leaders—come together to pray, learn, and grow in their faith. In addition to opportunities to receive the sacraments of the Eucharist and penance, NCYC participants attend general and breakout sessions on topics relevant to living as a disciple of Christ in today's world, visit with organizations that provide resources and other support to youth and youth ministry, spend time in personal and communal prayer, and engage in service to others. info@ncyc.info

World Youth Day - Panama 2019!

JMJ Youth Pilgrimages, Inc. info@JMJyouth.com

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DIRECT +1-760-216-6075

FAX +1-505-214-5557

Youth Events

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