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Immaculate Conception School
409 Palmer Rd. Columbia, Illinois 62236
Michael L. Kish, Principal (618) 281-5353 [email protected]
Tammy Hoeflinger, School Board President
Celebrating 167 years of Mission, Community, Service.
The mission of Immaculate Conception School is to provide experiences to inspire, challenge, and nurture
the mind, body, and spirit of our students within the framework of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the tradition of the Catholic Church.
May 27, 2021 Bienvenido el parochia! V. 46 #43
8 Beatitudes--ICTHUS 175 years strong USCCB Pastoral
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Friends, Think we had a successful year? To God we give the glory!
Immaculate Conception Profile 2020-2021
School Musical “Beauty and The Beast Jr.”: 66 in the cast & crew
Picture the Music: St. Louis Orchestra Award (1st overall 6th grade category): Sloan Wilson
Blue Ribbon Award (top 25 out of 100 students): Lucas Sheehan
Special Recognition Award (top 66 out of 100 students): Avery Melliere
Illinois State Poetry Society Contest: 4th in State, National Qualifier Michael Wessel
American Scholastic Challenge: Illinois State Champion: Will Wittenauer
School Champion Grade 8: Brady Moore
Scholastic Bowl: Central & Western Region Academic Challenge Champions: Owen Haney,
William Jansen, Sadie Loless, Grant Monheiser, Brady Moore, Avery Herrmann
VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest: 1st Brady Moore
VFW Essay Contest: 5th Grade: 1st Sam Bollone, Grace Jansen 2nd Liam Johnson,
Nicholas Wahle 3rd Lillian Braun, Anna McGill 4th Grade: 1st Faith Jansen, Brynn Moore
2nd Nick Juengling, Ian Klingert 3rd Bree Heimburger, Nate Hoefft
VFW Poster Contest: 3rd Grade: 1st Evan Sheehan 2nd Grade: 1st Ellie Deffenbaugh,
Eleanor Rinella 2nd Carmen Meyer, Peyton Weiler 3rd Mary Buhr, Lev Neace
VFW PreK Coloring Contest: 1st Olivia Deffenbaugh, Westen Reichert 2nd Sophie Stuckmeyer,
Claire Thomas 3rd Darby Evers, Ryan Thomas
Diocesan St. Joseph Art Contest: 1st
MathCounts: Individual 7th in Region Brady Moore
Illinois Math League: 8th Grade Contest Team 9th in State, 2nd in Region: Logan Acevedo,
Grady Frierdich, Will Jansen, Owen Haney, Brady Moore Individual 14th in State, 1st in Region:
Owen Haney Individual 28th in State: Brady Moore
7th Grade Contest Team 9th in State, 4th in Region: Avery Herrrmann, Riley McGill, Paul
Ott, Connor Thoma, Keegan Thompson, Oliver Unwin
Individual 12th in State, 2nd in Region: Avery Herrmann
6th Grade Contest Team 14th in State, 4th in Region: Easton Dill, Sean Frederick, Anna
Hornacek, Ryan Kroenig, Lucas Sheehan, Jack Siegel, Nicholas Wahle, Will Wittenauer
Individual 40th in State, 3rd in Region: Will Wittenauer
Gibault Math Contest: 8th Grade Contest: 1st Brady Moore 4th Owen Haney 7th Grade Contest:
1st Avery Herrmann, 3rd Riley McGill, 4th Connor Thoma 6th Grade Contest: 1st Will Wittenauer,
2nd Easton Dill, 5th Claire Wachtel, 6th Avery Melliere
Young Authors: Winners: Owen Dill, Ava Hrdlicka, Hailey Wilkerson, Ava Blaskiewicz,
Adrian DeClue, Hope Schwartz, Emma Tyler, Malia Schaffer, Jack Siegel, Claire Wachtel,
Nicholas Holdener, Addison Koppeis, Lily Neace, Isabel Roche, Bree Heimburger,
Megan Hornacek, Brynn Moore, Wiley Sasser, Amelia Blaies, Jackson Drury, AJ Heinen,
Audrey Schilling, Vivienne Goldschmidt, Rhett Johnson, Lev Neace, Eleanor Rinella,
Nathan Georger, Addison Holdener, Zoe Klingert, Luke Thieret
Geography Bee: School Champion: Jack Theiret School Semi-Finalists: Claire Barbour,
Grady Frierdich, Ava Langhans, Grant Monheiser, Brady Moore, Paul Smith, James Thebeau,
Karina Jerkatis, Riley McGill, Cailynn Mueth, Genevieve Nadziejko, Paul Ott,
Keegan Thompson, Anna Videmschek,
School History Bee: Grade Level Winners: Brady Moore (8th), Charlie Hake (7th), Sophie
Kienzle (6th) Grade Level Runners-Up: Henry Schulte (8th), Paul Ott (7th), Aiden Berdeaux (6th)
Track: Parochial Boys Diocesan 2nd Place, Parochial Girls Diocesan 2nd Place
High Jump Conference Champion, Diocesan Champion, State Qualifier: Claire Barbour
Shot Put Conference Champion, State Qualifier – Discus Diocesan Champion, Regional
Champion, State Qualifier, Meet of Champions 3rd Place: Brooke Heimburger
Discus Conference Champion: Grant Monheiser
High Jump Conference Champ-State Qualifier–100M Hurdles Regional Champ, State Qualifier,
Meet of Champions 1st Place – 400M State Qualifier – 200M State Qualifier: Michael Wessel
High Jump Conference Champion, Diocesan Champion: Naomi Langhans
100M State Qualifier: Regan Kenner
Long Jump Conference Champion, Diocesan Champion – 200M Conference Champion,
Diocesan Champion – 1600M Conference Champion: Will Dalpoas
4x200M Relay Regional Champion, State Qualifier:
Regan Kenner, Naomi Langhans, Sadie Metz, Lauren Thorne
4x100M Relay Diocesan Champion:
Lucy Keeven, Regan Kenner, Naomi Langhans, Isabel Roche
4x200M Relay State Qualifier: Luke Dalpoas, Will Dalpoas, Max Keeven, Nicholas Wahle
K.C. Free Throw Award: 1st: Owen Dill, Carolyn Randle, Broedy Furlow, Cailynn Mueth,
Jack Holston, Avery Melliere, Sean Frederick, Naomi Langhans, Drew Boyd, Brynn Moore,
Cooper Chandler, Mia Kostelac
DAR Histroy Award: Claire Barbour, Grant Monheiser
ICS Math Award: Brady Moore
ICS Band Award: Kate Adams, Grant Monheiser
Special Principal Academic Honor Roll Award: GPA over 3.7 for 4 years: Claire Barbour,
Brady Moore, Will Jansen, Owen Haney, Owen Dill, Kate Adams, Henry Schulte, Sadie Loless
Scholarships Class of 2021:
Knights of Columbus Council 6165: $2,000 ($500 per year) Audrey Randle
Fr. Pierre Gibault Merit Scholars: $2,500 renewable: Claire Barbour, Brady Moore $1,000 renewable: Owen Haney, Sadie Loless Fr. Ed Hustedde Awards – $500 Fine Arts: Clair Barbour Service: Sadie Loless St. John Vianney High School: Marianist Scholarship $2,500 renewable: Owen Dill, Grant Monheiser Spirit of ICS Award:
Kate Adams, Claire Barbour, John Bollone, Ava Hrdlicka, Grant Monheiser
All Sports Award: New Award, minimum of 2 sports.
The 1st winners Claire Barbour, Michael Wessel
Builders Club Officers: President: Kate Adams, Vice President: Ava Schmidt, Secretary: Ava Hrdlicka, Treasurer: Michael Wessel, Service Director: Sadie Metz, Social Director: Hailey Wilkerson, Talent Show: Lauren Thorne, Kids Against Hunger Chair: Grant Monheiser *Executive Producers “Beauty and The Beast Jr.” *Talent Show *over $6,200 to 10 different charities *Patriotic Rosary *Mission Day $2,031.55 *Hunger is Scary 2,159 items *Griffin Center 187 Christmas gifts *Funderwear Drive 476 items *Blankets for Babies
ICS Traditions: Secret Santa, Living Stations, Columbia/Monroe County Field Trip Memphis,
Gettysburg, D.C., Jamestown-Williamsburg
Illinois State Scholars: 7 of 24 graduates of the ICS Class of 2017
The ICS Class of 2029---what a future they have in store!
A BIGGER AND BETTER FUTURE was the title of a teacher and staff workshop this week on
Wednesday. Tony Romero, of Floyd Consulting, a subsidiary of the Catholic writer Matthew
Kelly, did a great job reminding us that “normal” is a vapor and mind created. There really is no
“normal”. It’s a “black cat in a dark room that’s not there.” The only easy day was yesterday.
He reminded us that pain tolerance goes way up when the burden is shared and how we need
to become the best versions of ourselves. Only humans dream and dreaming yields
engagement. 71% of Americans are disengaged in their jobs.(Teachers are only 70%
disengaged.) And as we all suspect, 6.8% of the population provides 80% of volunteer hours
and donations. Dreams are bigger than goals. They speak to our hearts. Without dreaming we
lose our sense of wonder. Dreams are optimistic. We would never write down dreams of tragic
things happening to us. Dreaming leads to being strategic. Dreams remind us that we believe
the future can be better than the present and that we have an influence and some control over
it. Dreams are about walls that need to fall. Dreams are planning about the intentional. We
belong to a Church that has fed more people, clothed more people, housed more people, cared
for more people and taught more people than any other institution in the history of the world.
We can be proud and a part of this dream of a better life for all. And maybe, I should have an
“intentional retirement?”
CALENDAR
May 31 Memorial Day God’s peace to all our Veterans, especially those who died in battle.
Outdoor Mass in our beautiful cemetery at 9:00. Start a tradition. Come and express your
gratitude for the shoulders of the giants who have gone before us.
June: Musical in a Week by Actors Attic, Inc. Give your child a world class theatre experience
or just plain come for the performances. You will be delighted! Contact MaryBeth!
June 10 Parents and Friends Kendra Scott fundraiser. Not sure what this is but I know it is
popular!
June 12 Parish Workday. A chance for giving back some TIME from our time-talent-treasure
Full Stewardship commitment.
June 13 Come Holy Spirit! Last names of A-L at 1:00 and M-Z at 4:00. Welcome Bishop
McGovern and the Holy Spirit!
July 11 Fr. Nick’s 1st anniversary of his ordination. It seems like Fr. Nick has been here a long
time. Just like the presidency or principal or priesthood, the hand in the glove will form the glove
to fit the hand. Fr. Nick fits here like ‘hand in glove”.
July 13 Fr. Carl’s birthday: from the St. Henry’s Seminary Alumni News recollections: 1965---
I, Carl Scherrer, bequeath to Larry Jokerst my Greek book with all its invaluable information --
and a match to go with it. The seminary was a great place to grow up and you often survived by
your quick wit. Fr. Carl is a master at it.
August 16 Band Instrument Night for 4th grade and new students. 7:00
August 18 First Day of School. Full day.
August 19 First All-School Mass
September 3,4,6 Labor Day Picnic Weekend---reduced hours but 3 times the fun!
IN NEED OF A TUTOR FOR YOUR CHILD? Feeling like online/hybrid learning has your child
a bit behind in grade level learning? How about a summer refresher course to get ready for the
upcoming grade?
JSM Learning Resource is here to help! We have 2 experienced staff members who have
been teaching in education/special education for decades.
We offer tutoring for both special education children and typically developing children as well as
special education consultation and advocacy. Primarily, we work with students ages 3-12.
Click on the link below ⬇️ to book a free consultation or session with us!
http://jsmlearningresource.com/
Congratulations to Laura Whelan on completing Tier III of her Catechist Certification. Every teacher is required by the Diocese to get certified as a catechist for we all are!
Artifact of the Week: In days of old, Holy Cards were a popular gift. They are still
effective as I found one of mine this week.
COMMUNITY NEWS… Columbia Summer Running Club: When: From 8:00am till 9:15am on Mon. and Wed. from June 2nd till mid-Aug. Where: Mondays at Metter Park Wednesday at City Park - main pavilion Who: Those entering 5th-9th grade with an interest in running. Those entering grades 4 and below are welcome but will require adult supervision stay during the camp. See below about parents staying. What: A summer running program whose mission is to develop fitness and foster a passion for running. We will follow tried and true training principles where we spend the summer developing the aerobic energy system so that runners are ready for the upcoming sports season. This program will help prepare these athletes for cross country, soccer, basketball, track, hockey, and more. Cost: $30 (please consider adding $5 that can be used as a scholarship fund for anyone who may struggle to pay the fee.) See the flyer and thanks for this great idea!
IT'S MUSICAL-IN-A-WEEK REGISTRATION TIME! MaryBeth Babcock is looking forward to bringing The Actors' Attic Musical-in-a-Week Camps to the IC Activity Center! The fun begins June 11-18 with Frog & Toad KIDS for those going into Gr. 1-4. Middle school camp for Gr. 5-8 features Mathilda Jr., June 18-25. High school campers (Gr. 9-13) will put on Willy Wonka Jr. June 25-July 2. Thanks to ICS for letting us "take the stage" this summer! See the attached form for all the details. Contact MaryBeth with questions at [email protected] or 618-719-1264.
One thing that makes Columbia special is our Columbia
Public Library. Make it your second home this summer or at
least third behind the pool!
GIBAULT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS: *SUMMER GOLF CLASSIC We hope you will be part of our 2021 Gibault Summer Classic! This year’s event will be held on Friday, June 11, at Annbriar Golf Course. For sponsorship information or player registration, visit www.GCHSgolfclassic.givesmart.com *Applications for our Class of 2025 and transfer students are still being
accepted. Visit https://gibaulthawks.com/apply/ or [email protected].
GIBAULT 2021 Summer Camps Parents, looking for something to keep your kids
busy this summer? Registration for our summer camps is now open! Volleyball, girls’
and boys’ basketball, drama, band, and more! Visit http://bit.ly/2021GCHSCamps to
download registration forms.
THE WEEKEND SCRIPTURES: I love Romans 8 where we are reminded of the spirit of
adoption and call God “Abba” which is literally “Daddy”. Our God is about relationships. If you
have a good Dad in your life, you can understand God a little better. If you don’t, then you must
seek that spiritual Dad who will fill that hole in your heart. Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI, reminds us
that the greatest hunger we have is “father hunger”. We want to be acknowledged and loved by
our Dads. Fatherhood does not come with a book. Many Dads don’t live up to their duty simply
because they either lacked a good Father figure in their life or feel inadequate themselves. As a
Dad myself, I often think about the times I wasn’t there for my own daughters but in my
humanity, I have to forgive myself and move and improve as a Dad. I know it isn’t Father’s Day
yet but Dads need to hear they are loved. In this week’s Gospel from Matthew 28, we receive
the mandate to “Go and teach all nations.” This is everyone’s job. Not just the priest or
religious or the naturally holy people. It is ours. We do it by how we live and the good example
we set and being a good mother or father first and then helping our circle of people we come in
contact with. We baptize by how we live out the Gospels. Come hear Fr. Carl and Fr. Nick
break open the Word this weekend. And then live it!
PRAYERS: Special Intention Brian Kreher, John Gosma, Dave Thomas, Fr. Gary
Hogan, C.R., Grace Bartz, Keith Hoeflinger, Fr. Gary Gummersheimer, Kyrans Fleming,
John Stonis, John Stoffel, Randy Royer, Dan Schneider, Ruth Ann Mitchell, Donna
Hoggard, Steve Patton, Elaine Schorb, Harley Greer, Pat Whelan, Velma Taylor, Steve
Killy, Joan Prigge, Joanna Prigge Ellner, George Perry, Danielle Dorlac, Arlin
Stechmesser, Karen Hornacek, Seth Watters, Glyn Raeber, Mike Drone, Geraldine
McCoy, Logan Eichenseer, Ed Schaefer, Libby LoPorto, Donna Kania, Owen Jordan,
Anthony Hendricks, Shawn Eichoff, Charlie Stockes, Jan Hoffmann, Bill West, Jennifer
Nesser, Tom Kish, Patti Rottler, Mike Taylor
Mike Kish
Principal PS The Day they murdered God is called Good Friday. Think about it. No cross, no crown, no pain, no gain. The seed has to die to itself to become new life! And yes, there is “Good Grief!” Prayer of Peace for Fr. Gary Hogan, C.R.
Jesus, Prince of Peace, we pray urgently for Your peaceful touch on Fr. Gary.
His mind has been anxious and his body tired from terminal cancer.
Please replace these ungodly feelings and bring him unwavering peace.
May he find comfort streaming through his body and mind.
May he feel peaceful as he tackles the challenges and fears of today and tomorrow.
As he approaches the day where he meets You and finds the joys of the Resurrection,
please center his entire heart in a peaceful place.
We ask this so confidently, in the goodness of the Resurrection.
In Your compassionate and holy name, Amen.
