Immaculate Conception Church
P.O. Box 1866 • 22 North 13th Street • Fort Smith, Arkansas 72902
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29th
Sunday in
Ordinary
Time
Welcome to our Parish!
October 19th, 2014
Pastor: Rev. John Antony
Assoc. Pastors: Rev. Andrew Hart
Rev. Pius Iwu
Deacons: Dc. Greg Pair
Dc. Aroldo Zacarías
Dc. César Villafranca
Dc. Charles Kuehl
Church Office...................................783-7963
I.C. School........................................783-6798
Msgr. Wm. Galvin Parish Center......783-7961
St. Anne’s Hall .................................783-0423
Fax Machine Number.......................783-7865
Cindy McNally, Parish
Business Manager…........................785-7970
Deacon Greg Pair, Director
of Lay Ministry..............................785-7972
Life Teen Youth Office.…….............783-2603
Spanish Office..................................785-7978
Religious Education..........................783-7497
RCIA Office .....................................783-7963
Marriage Advocate...........................783-7963
Short term prayers for the Prayer Chain
452-9464 or 452-8222
“The mission of Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church is to proclaim the gospel
message of Jesus through Word, Sacraments
and Works: to form our community in the
traditions and teachings of our Catholic faith, to
care for one another and the community at
large and to bring others to know Jesus by our
witness and example”.
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday, October 20th
7:00 a.m. NO MASS
Tuesday, October 21st
7:00 a.m. NO MASS
5:00 p.m. NO CONFESSIONS
6:00 p.m. NO SPANISH MASS
Wednesday, October 22nd
7:00 a.m. NO MASS
Thursday, October 23rd
7:00 a.m. NO MASS
5:00 p.m. NO CONFESSIONS
6:00 p.m. NO SPANISH MASS
Friday, October 24th
7:00 a.m. Anne Sparks †
10:00 a.m. Eddie Christian †
Saturday, October 25th
7:00 a.m. Jack Shields †
3:30 p.m. Confessions @ Church
5:00 p.m. Joe & Gerry Falleur
Anniversary
Sunday, October 26th
7:30 a.m. Charles & Lorene
Yutterman †
9:30 a.m. Mass @ St. Leo’s
Hartford
10:00 a.m. Int. of Parishioners
12:00 Noon Ramiro Calvillo
2:00 p.m. Raúl Antonio Grande †
5:00 p.m. Phillip Rogers †
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 19th, 2014
“Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what
belongs to God.”— Matthew 22:21
Everything belongs to God
The first reading from the prophet Isaiah concerns the Persian King Cyrus, called the
Lord’s “anointed.” Cyrus deserves this title because he ended the Babylonian captivity of
the Jews. However, Isaiah reminds us that it was God who gave Cyrus his power. He
may be a great king, but “I am the Lord and there is no other,” says God (Isaiah 45:5).
Today’s Gospel is also concerned with worldly power. In the
passage from Matthew, the Pharisees try to trick Jesus into
speaking against the emperor. His famous answer is the perfect
reply. Like the kings of old, Caesar can be given the respect due
his position, but everything belongs to God.
In the second reading, Paul gives thanks for all who are faithful to
Jesus Christ and his gospel. He, too, reminds us that our call and
the power to be faithful come from God.
What is on our front cover?
The I.C. Ladies Auxiliary Business Meeting!
Who are our Ladies Auxiliary?
I.C. Ladies Auxiliary is a group of very talented and active women from our parish. The
group includes mothers, working women, singles, retirees, etc. of all ages. Members are
assigned to a circle and each circle fulfills a different ministry each month. The Ladies
Auxiliary cares for and purchases items for the church to assist in making our parish the
most beautiful in the area. Words fail to express our gratitude for all they do to support
our parish.
Have you ever wondered what the ladies do every Wednesday at St. Anne’s? Well,
mark your calendar and don’t miss the 45th annual bazaar where all their hard work will
be on display. This is a great time to shop for the holidays! They will have quilts, table
linens, baby items, pet gifts, Christmas decorations, seasonal centerpieces, dolls,
needlecrafts, jewelry and more. The Country Store will have all your favorite baked
goods, featherbed and cinnamon rolls, pies, cookies, jellies, candies and herbs. They will
again be offering frozen casseroles for 2 or 4 servings. Bid on items in the silent auction.
Don’t forget to turn in your raffle tickets to win
a lovely item made by the ladies.
Proceeds from the Bazaar assist the Auxiliary in
its mission to serve our parish and community.
When: Saturday, November 1st
9am-3pm
Sunday, November 2nd
8am-noon
Where:
Msgr. Galvin Parish center
On Saturday from 11:00 am-1:00 pm they will
serve a homemade lunch. Call Rita Bates for
additional information at 479-310-0555.
Everybody is welcome!
Readings for the Week
Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21
Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38
Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6;
Lk 12:39-48
Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19;
Lk 12:49-53
Friday:
Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59
Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9
Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51;
Ladies Auxiliary Silent Auction
Our Ladies Auxiliary Annual Bazaar will be on
November 1-2. If you have new or like new items that
you would like to donate for the Silent Auction, please
contact Sharon Siebenmorgen at 479-651-1992.
Do you have a Facebook
account? please search for
Immaculate Conception Ladies
Auxiliary and 'like' our page!
Men’s Club Raffle Winner
Congratulations to Arnulfo Manjarrez for winning the
tickets for the Razorbacks games
against Alabama and LSU.
Men's club meeting date is Monday,
October 20 at 7:00 pm in
St. Anne's Hall
All Souls’ Spiritual Bouquet
A Spiritual Bouquet is a beautiful, prayerful way to
remember somebody’s presence in your life. Starting
on Saturday, November 1 and ending on Sunday,
November 9 we will be offering 9 Masses to
remember all our loved ones that have passed before
us. We will have envelopes available at the pews, at
the entrances of the church and at the Church Office
where you can write
down the names of your
loved ones for who, you
would like to offer the
Masses.
Long Term Prayer List. Olivia Neuman, Joe Mellott, Leon Beland, Mark Hubbard, Joanne Brandow, Cory Parker, Jack Borengasser, Regina Buergler,
Ivy Ruth Miller, Bill Rosendahl, Patricia Brown, Maria Zacarias, Fred Seiter, Brett Robinson, Nancy Weaver, Mark Nicholson, Janice Kaelin, Stephanie
Fudge, Judy Sosebee, Irene Belcher, Stacy Caldwell, Tom Hotz, Sr., Sally Johnston, Louis Ferrari, Marian Lindquist, Savannah Sosebee, Ruth Tinder,
Andrea Williams, Olivia Wilbanks, Betty Wasson, Vera Moreton, Catherine Cabrera, Ryan Gammon, Tina Wollek, Debbie Shownes, Olga Portillo, Carroll
Willey, Bonnie Thacker, Cathy Riggs, Don Shafer, John Armstrong, Mary Drake, Ron Udouj, Esther Lopez, Michael Kramer, Mackenzie Campbell, William
Millar, Robert Sanford, Leroy Peer, Virginia Olsson, Doug Brown, Charlie Aboloc, John Barnes, Jr., William Timothy Barry, John Gaffney, Anne Marie
Richards, Mary Memmolo, Evelyn Knis, Dottie Hunter, Marcie Beland, Harold Willie, Radley O’Neal, Jean Hendricks, Tina Mayfield, Katie Reith, Janet
Curry and family, Lenice Meyers, Kenneth Wille, Kyle Mann, Aiden Alder, Rosewitha Goodman, Anthony and Fran Schneider, Kim Borengasser, Rutilio
Marín, J. B. Meyers, Diane Hart, Mark Gabbard, Idris Marcotte, Fr. Blas Hernández, Linda Bordeaux, Mary Carolyn Borengasser, Amy Valley, Kelsey Parr,
Albert Burger, Thomas Huber, Nancy Cox, Jessica Wilson, Marina Martínez, Ryan Barbar, M. J. Tulbure, Liz Schneider, Carrie Gray, Dahilia Gray, Betty
Garth, Marilyn Branlett, Carlene Ewing, Troy Hatfield, Lola Hatfield, Paula Lloyd, Tami Casey, Mary Williams, Joe Buergler, Mel Dupire, Tony Scherrey,
Catherine Englehart., Betty Chaney, Peggy Sutterfield, Radley O’Neal, Scott Koch.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 19th
10:00 A.M. Babysitting during Mass in St. Anne’s Building
6:30 P.M. PRE Classes meet in St. Anne’s Bldg.
6:30 P.M. Study of “Acts” meets in Bishops’ Room
Monday, October 20th: Priests on Continued Ed.
6:00 P.M. Study of John meets in Green Room
6:30 P.M. “Amistad” Ladies Group meets in St. Anne’s Hall
6:30 P.M. Bingo Night in the Parish Center
7:00 P.M. Spanish Choir Practice meets in the Church
Tuesday, October 21st: Priests on Continued Ed.
10:00 A.M. Catholicism Bible Study meets in Common Room
12:30 P.M. 1 Corinthians Study meets in Common Room
3:30 P.M. Reading Program meets in St. Anne’s Bldg.
6:30 P.M. Spanish School of Leaders meet in Green Room
7:00 P.M. Life Teen Band practice in the Church
7:00 P.M. English RCIA meets in Parish Center
7:00 P.M. Spanish RICA meets in St. Anne’s Hall
Wednesday, October 22nd: Priests on Continued Ed.
9:00 A.M. Ladies Auxiliary meet in St. Anne’s Hall
10:00 A.M. “Momnipotent” meets in Common Room
6:30 P.M. Confirmation/PRE Classes meet in St. Anne’s Bldg.
6:30 P.M. English Choir practice in the Church
Thursday, October 23rd: Priests on Continued Ed.
6:00 P.M. Mary, Blessed Mother Study meets in Bishops’ Rm.
7:00 P.M. Sp. Choir (2 pm Mass) meets in the Church
7:00 P.M. Sp. PG Leaders meet in St. Anne’s Hall
Friday, October 24th
6:00 A.M. Men of Faith meets in St. Anne’s Hall
7:00 P.M. Sp. Committee Meeting in Common Room
7:00 P.M. Sp. Prayer Group meets in St. Anne’s Hall
Saturday, October 25th
8:00 A.M. Sp. Transforming Force Retreat in St. Anne’s Hall
9:00 A.M. English Baptism Class meets in Bishops’ Room
11:00 A.M. Spanish Baptisms in the Chapel
4:00 P.M. Nuevo Amanecer 18+ meets in St. Anne’s Bldg.
4:00 P.M. F.N. 14-17 meets in Common Room
7:00 P.M. Spanish Prayer Group meets in St. Anne’s Hall
Sunday, October 26th
10:00 A.M. Babysitting during Mass in St. Anne’s Building
6:30 P.M. PRE Classes meet in St. Anne’s Bldg.
6:30 P.M. Study of “Acts” meets in Bishops’ Room
Parent Life is meeting TODAY!!
River Valley Life Teen is excited to implement a new program JUST FOR PARENTS
called 4:12@IC Parent Life. This semester is called "The Summit" and it is all
about the Mass. We will meet at 6:30 at 4:12@IC. We will be learning the same
material as the teens, but it will be geared towards us as parents. Our 3rd night will
end with worship and adoration with the teens. The material will be presented by
parents, for parents, and will include time for small group discussion, interaction with
other parents, and reflection. There is no charge to attend, and babysitting is provided
for young children. (You will need to RSVP for babysitting!)
Please mark your calendars and help us
spread the word!
Sunday, October 19- Beyond Storytime- How do
we hear God during & outside of Mass
SEARCH #135 RETREAT
Registrations are now being accepted for Search #135, a retreat to help juniors and
seniors in high school get to know themselves better, deepen their friendship with
Christ, and find support in living out their faith. It will be held at St. John Center, Little
Rock, December 12 – 14. The fee is $120. For more information and
registration forms visit our website at: http://www.dolr.org/offices/youth/
documents/search135.pdf. Scholarship applications may be found at
the following link: http://www.dolr.org/offices/youth/documents/
diocesanscholarshipapplication.pdf
New Youth Group for 7th and 8th Graders at 4:12 @I!
We will meet on Sundays from 3:30-4:30pm in the
worship side of the 4:12 @IC Youth Center. The dates
are:
 October 26th
 November 9th and 23rd
 December 7th
St. Scholastica Retreats
Abbot Jerome Kodell, OSB, is leading a weekend retreat at St. Scholastica Retreat
Center November 14-16: “Walking With Jesus to the Heavenly Jerusalem” The
Scriptures and Christian spiritual classics will provide guidance for this journey of
moving through darkness and suffering into light and transformation. Cost: $175.00.
Commuter $120.00 A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is needed at the time of
registration. Lodging and 5 meals are included in the price.
For more information, or to register, call 479.783.1135 or
visit www.stscho.org/retreat-registration/ by October 30.
Perpetual Adoration Chapel in St. Boniface
The Perpetual Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, for Prayers and Adoration. We are in need of
volunteers willing to join the adorers group. Please call
Rudy and Dorothy Gramlich at 452-7595 or
John and Joyce Becker at 783-8569 if you
are interested.
Adorers are needed for Tuesday 3:00 am,
Friday 10:00 am and 3:00 pm and
Saturday 1:00 am.
Pictorial Directory Pictures
Pictures are ready!!
If you had your picture taken in the
past photo sessions and asked for
your picture to be sent to the
Church Office please come by the
office to pick them up. They are
looking good!
This week we want to thank Mary Louise Thomas and Tyler Russell
for offering their time and talent to help the RCIA kitchen crew.
Thank you for everything you do for our parish!
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children (RCIA)
If you, or some one you know, might be interested in finding out more about this
process, please call Surennah Werley at (479) 783-7497 ([email protected]) or
Peggy Brandebura at (479) 785-7973 ([email protected]).
Weekly classes meet every Tuesday at 7:00 pm in Galvin Parish Center.
Catholic adults seeking the Sacrament of First Communion and/
or Confirmation: If you are a Catholic adult (18 years of age or
older) who has never received either of these sacraments and would
like to be receive them, please call Surennah Werley at (479)-7837497. Weekly classes meet every Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. in the
Galvin Parish Center
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Please join our school and parish community to pray for vocations from
our parish. We invite families to meet in the Chapel on Friday afternoon
When people hear us speak God’s word, they marvel at its from 3:30 to 3:45 pm to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
beauty and power; when they see what little impact it has For more information, please contact Allison Montiel at 832-549-0977
on our daily lives, they laugh and poke fun at what we say.
Words and Actions
Religious Education
Virtus Training Sessions
Every volunteer (including Ministers at Mass) and employee in
Immaculate Conception Church and School, that has any contact
with children, is required by our Diocese to participate in this
program.
The next opportunities for this training are:
Sunday, November 9th at 1:30pm in the
Common Room (English)
Saturday, December 6th at 9:00am in the
Bishop’s Room (English)
Please contact the Surennah Werley at 783-7497
if you plan to attend.
Reflecting on God’s Word
In a country that has a strong commitment to separation of church
and state, it is noteworthy that our money, both bills and coins, is
inscribed with the words “In God We Trust.” The history of this motto
and its relation to our currency goes back to the Civil War. Changing
it has never gotten much support. It serves as a helpful reminder
about where our true security lies.
In the Gospel, the Pharisees, along with some supporters of the
Roman regime called Herodians, get into the act of trying to trap
Jesus into taking a stand that would get him in trouble with either the
Roman authorities or his own people. But Jesus, as much the fox as
Herod was reputed to be, slips out of their net by noting that there
can be different loyalties without a loss of priorities.
Jesus calls on them to produce the idolatrous coin that no devout
Jew should carry, since it declared Caesar to be a god. Then he
advises them to return to the emperor the coin that bears his image
but to return to God what bears God’s image, that is, themselves,
made in the image of God.
A new order is revealed when we give God’s image
back to God by our words and deeds, showing
God’s image to others. When this happens, the
motto “In God We Trust” becomes not merely
stamped on paper or branded on copper, but
encountered in living flesh and blood.
Holy Souls Commemoration
It will take place on Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00 pm in Calvary
Cemetery and 3:30 pm at Holy Cross Cemetery. This action is and has
been throughout the history of our Church, one of the greatest signs of our
belief in the power of prayers for our relatives and friends who passed on
before us. Please note: We request that you do not park in Calvary
Cemetery when you come for All Souls Commemoration. If
you have an elderly or infirm person to bring, we ask that
you drive the person into the cemetery and then park the
car outside of the cemetery. There will be a second
collection for Calvary Cemetery on the weekend of
November 1st and 2nd for the upkeep of the Cemetery.
Altar of the Dead
The Hispanic Ministry is asking all the parishioners to bring a picture of a
loved one to be put on the Altar of the Dead for the All Souls celebration.
Please write your contact information on the back of the picture so we can
return it when we take down the altar. You can bring
your pictures to the Church Office or leave them at the
Sacristy. The altar will be at the church from
October 30th to November 24th. For more
information, contact Ana Garcia at the Church Office.
Job Opening at St. Joseph’s Church in Conway
Adult Faith Formation and Family Life Director: Full-time position
developing and implementing programs for our adult faith community,
promoting events for families, and serving as staff liaison to all such
programs. Position requires a strong Catholic faith, leadership/
organizational skills, and a passion for evangelization and
discipleship. College diploma or equivalent work experience
required. Resumes accepted by either mail or e-mail until
October 31st. Send to St Joseph Catholic Church, 1115
College Ave., Conway Arkansas 72032. or email:
[email protected]. Please no phone inquiries.
Experience the Olivetan Benedictine Life
The Olivetan Benedictine Sisters in Jonesboro AR invite you to come and
experience their life. November 21-23, 2014 @ Holy Angels Convent,
1699 CR 766, Jonesboro, AR 72403. To register, contact Sister Mary
Clare at 870-273-6872 or [email protected]
Living God’s Word
Parish E-Newsletter
We pray to recognize what it means to be a good citizen, giving to
our country what is needed for the support of the common good. And
we pray to discern wisely when loyalty to Christ and the building up
of the kingdom of God may call for a response that challenges what
civil authorities propose.
We have created a Parish E-Newsletter. We send it out
once a week. If you would like to receive our E-Newsletter,
please e-mail Ana Garcia [email protected]
Scripture Study: Mary, Finding Favor with God
Discover how God’s work in Mary prepares our hearts for God to
work in us in an afternoon of reflection that is open to all Catholic
adults in the area. Presentations by Cackie Upchurch and opportunities for prayer and reflective discussion. Saturday, November 8, 1:00
– 5:00 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers. Free
admission. Please e-mail [email protected] or call the Church
Office 501-636-4020 to reserve your spot.
The Catholic Diocese of Little Rock is committed to protecting children
and young people. If you are aware of abuse or have been abused by Clerics,
Church volunteers or Church workers, please contact the Vicar General for the
Diocese of Little Rock at (501)664-0340 ext. #361, and the State of Arkansas
Hotline for crimes against Children at 1-800-482-5964. For pastoral assistance
please contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Little Rock,
Drs. George and Sherry Simon at (501)766- 6001. Diocesan Offices, 2500 No.
Tyler Street, Little Rock, AR 72207.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP INFORMATION — 10/12/14
Last Sunday
YTD Weekly
YTD
Amount
Contributions Income Budget
Contributions
Over (Short)
Sunday Collections
$24,006
$438,462
$421,719
($16,743)
Building Repair Fund
$1,677
$17,103
$13,835
($3,268)
Total Attendance: 1933 Envelopes sent: 983 Total Envelopes Used: 405 Electronic Giving: 64
St. Leo’s, Hartford: $172.00
IC
29 Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
19 de Octubre de 2014
“Den, pues, al César los que es del César,
y a Dios lo que es de Dios”. — Mateo 22:21
Todo pertenece a Dios
La primera lectura del profeta Isaías tiene que ver con el rey persa Ciro, al que
Dios llama “elegido”. Ciro merece este título ya que acabó con la cautividad de
los judíos en Babilonia. No obstante, Jesús nos recuerda que fue Dios quien dio
a Ciro su poder. Quizás sea un gran rey pero, “Yo soy el Señor, y no hay otro
igual”, Dios dice (Isaías 45:5).
El Evangelio de hoy también está relacionado con el poder mundano. En el
pasaje de Mateo vemos como los fariseos intentan con artimañas que Jesús
hable mal del emperador. Su conocida respuesta es la perfecta réplica. Al igual
que los reyes de la antigüedad, el César debe ser respetado
dada su posición pero todo pertenece a Dios.
En la segunda lectura, Pablo da las gracias por todos los que
son fieles a Jesucristo y su Evangelio. También él nos
recuerda que nuestra llamada y el poder de ser fieles
provienen de Dios.
Lecturas de la Semana
Lunes: Ef 2:1-10; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc 12:13-21
Martes: Ef 2:12-22; Sal 85 (84):9ab-14; Lc 12:35-38
Miércoles: Ef 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lc 12:39-48
Jueves: Ef 3:14-21; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lc 12:49-53
Viernes: Ef 4:1-6; Sal 24 (23):1-4ab, 5-6; Lc 12:54-59
Sábado: Ef 4:7-16; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Lc 13:1-9
Domingo: Ex 22:20-26; Sal 18 (17):2-4, 47, 51; 1 Tes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40
Tradiciones de Nuestra Fe
En 2006, en la plaza de Taos se erigió una estatua de bronce que conmemora
al “cura de Taos”, Antonio José Martínez, un sacerdote recordado como
controversial ante varios gobiernos por defender a su pueblo.
Él fue sacerdote en Taos, Nuevo México cuando era territorio español, luego
mexicano y finalmente cuando pasa a manos de EE. UU. Durante la época
española y mexicana Antonio estableció escuelas para niños y niñas y fundó un
seminario para preparar un clero nativo. En 1830 empezó a imprimir libros y
estableció el primer periódico Nuevo Mexicano. De esta manera estableció Taos
como un centro de educación.
En 1851 llegaron los representantes del gobierno
estadounidense con la intención de “americanizar” a los
nuevos mexicanos prohibiéndoles sus tradiciones
declarando que eran ignorantes y supersticiosas.
Antonio José contradijo este movimiento convirtiendo su
seminario en una escuela de leyes. Decía que el
gobierno de EE. UU es un burro que debe ser montado
por abogados. Muchos se opusieron a su obra pero él
continuó luchando por su pueblo hasta su muerte en
1867. Su tumba lo declara: “La honra de su país”.
Fuerza Transformadora: Sobrevivencia de Mujeres
“Depositen en él todas su preocupaciones pues él cuida de ustedes”
Fuerza Transformadora invita a todas las mujeres
mayores de 18 años a un retiro este 7,8 y 9 de
Noviembre en Marylake, Little Rock.
En el retiro de trataran temas de depresión, baja
autoestima, adicciones, vacío espiritual y falta de fe.
Para mayores informes por favor llama al 479-462-7023.
¡Déjate rescatar por Jesús!
¡Celebra tu Salud!
El mes de Octubre es dedicado a la prevención del Cáncer de
Seno y a la celebración de los sobrevivientes del mismo.
Te invitamos este 27 de Octubre a las 6:30 pm en la Biblioteca
Pública (3201 Rogers Avenue) a una junta informativa que
puede salvar su vida. Durante la junta, trataremos el tema de
prevención y detección, además de compartir nuestras
experiencias personales. La junta será en español.
Para más información por favor
contacta a Norma Nelson al 479-3145267 o [email protected].
Esquema para rezar el Santo Rosario
Octubre 26 María Mendoza
Si deseas rezar el Rosario en los próximos meses
llama a Mariella Araujo al (479)785-7978.
Novena de los Fieles Difuntos
Del 1 al 9 de Noviembre estaremos ofreciendo 9 Misas para
recordar a aquellos seres queridos que se fueron antes que
nosotros. Tendremos sobres disponibles en las bancas, en las
entradas de la iglesia y en la Oficina Parroquial en los
que podrán escribir los nombres de aquellos seres
queridos por los que deseen ofrecer las Misas.
Capilla de Adoración en San Bonifacio
Esta capilla es compartida con todos los feligreses Católicos en
Fort Smith y sus alrededores. Necesitamos voluntarios que
estén dispuestos a unirse al grupo de adoradores. Por favor
comuníquense con Rudy y Dorothy Gramlich al 452-7595 o con
John y Joyce Becker al 783-8569 si están interesados.
Necesitamos adoradores para el
Martes 3:00 am, Viernes 10:00 am y 3:00 pm
y Sábado 1:00 am.
La Capilla está ubicada en el lado Oeste de la
Oficina Parroquial de San Bonifacio.
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos
Si tu, o alguien que tu conoces, estás interesado/a en saber más
acerca de este proceso, por favor contacta a Surennah Werley at
479-783-7497 ([email protected]) o Peggy Brandebura
al 479-785-7973 ([email protected]).
Nos reunimos cada Martes a las 7:00 P.M. en el Salón Santa
Anna ¡Las sesiones son en Español!
Adultos Católicos en busca del
Sacramento de Confirmación
Si eres un adulto Católico (mayor de 18
años) y nunca has recibido el Sacramento
de Confirmación y te gustaría confirmarte,
por favor llama a Surennah Werley al 479
-783-7497.
Nos reunimos todos los Martes a las
7:00 P.M. en el Salón Santa Anna
¡Las clases son en Español!
Fuerza Transformadora: Retiro para Mujeres
Este 31 de Octubre, Fuerza Transformadora
invita a todas las mujeres mayores de 18
años a un mini retiro en el Salón Santa
Anna. Para mayores informes, por favor
contacta a Yaneli Mota (479)739-6329.
¡El retiro es gratuito!
¿Qué está en la portada?
¡La Junta de Negocios de las Damas Auxiliadoras!
¿Quiénes son las Damas Auxiliadoras?
Las Damas Auxiliadoras de la Inmaculada Concepción son un grupo de
talentosas y activas mujeres de nuestra parroquia. El grupo incluye
madres, mujeres trabajadoras, solteras, retiradas, etc. de todas las edades.
Los miembros son asignados a un círculo y cada círculo lleva a cabo un
Altar de Muertos
ministerio diferente cada mes. En nuestra parroquia, las Damas
El Ministerio Hispano está pidiendo a todos los feligreses que traigan Auxiliadoras se encargan de comprar los artículos necesarios en la iglesia
una fotografía de un ser querido para colocarlo en el Altar de
para asegurarse que nuestro templo siga siendo el más bonito de todo el
Muertos para la Celebración del Día de Muertos. Por favor, escriban área. ¡No tenemos palabras para agradecerles todo lo que hacen para
su información de contacto al reverse de la foto para poder
apoyar a nuestra parroquia!
entregárselas cuando quitemos el altar. Pueden dejar sus fotografías Todos los miércoles, a lo largo del año, las Damas Auxiliadoras se reúnen
en las cajas ubicadas en la Oficina
en el Salón Santa Anna para hacer los artículos para el
Parroquial y en la Sacristía. El altar
Bazar Navideño del 1 y 2 de Noviembre. Todo lo
estará puesto del 30 de Octubre al 24
recaudado en el Bazar ayudará a las Damas Auxiliadoras
de Noviembre.
en su misión de servir a nuestra parroquia y a la
Para más información, contacta a
comunidad. ¡Todos los bienvenidos al Bazar!
Mariella Araujo o a Ana García en
la Oficina Parroquial.
¿Sabías que?
Reflexionemos sobre la Palabra de Dios
En una nación, que tiene un fuerte compromiso con el principio de la
separación de Iglesia y Estado, vale la pena señalar que nuestra
moneda nacional, tanto los billetes como las monedas, tienen la
inscripción de “En Dios confiamos”. La historia de este lema y su
relación con nuestra moneda nacional se remonta a la Guerra Civil.
Cambiar el lema nunca ha recibido mucho apoyo. Esa inscripción
nos sirve como buen recordatorio en cuanto a dónde es que
descansa nuestra verdadera seguridad.
En el Evangelio los fariseos, junto a algunos simpatizantes con el
régimen romano y partidarios de Herodes, tratan de atrapar a Jesús
para que tome una posición que lo pondría a mal con las
autoridades romanas o con su propio pueblo. Pero Jesús, aun
sabiendo la reputación de zorro que tenía Herodes, se zafa de las
redes de sus adversarios haciendo notar que pueden haber
diferentes clases de fidelidades sin perder las prioridades.
Jesús les pide que le enseñen la moneda idólatra que ningún judío
debía llevar consigo, ya que declaraba al César como un dios.
Entonces les aconseja que le devuelvan al emperador la moneda
que lleva su imagen, pero que le devuelvan a Dios aquello que lleva
la imagen de Dios, esto es, ellos mismos, creados a imagen de Dios.
Un nuevo orden se manifiesta cuando le entregamos a Dios su
imagen por medio de nuestras palabras y obras, mostrando así la
imagen de Dios a los demás. Cuando esto sucede, el lema de “En
Dios confiamos” no sólo lo vemos acuñado en papel o herrado en
cobre, sino que lo llegamos a palpar en carne y hueso.
Nuevo Grupo de Jóvenes para 7mo y 8vo Grado
en 4:12@IC!
Nos reuniremos los Domingos de 3:30 a 4:30 pm en
Salón de Alabanza del Centro Juvenil 4:12@IC.
Las fechas son:
 Octubre 26
 Noviembre 9 y 23
 Diciembre 7
Directorio Fotográfico
¡Las fotografías ya están listas! Si te tomaste las
fotos y pediste que te las enviaran aquí a la
iglesia, por favor pasa a recogerlas en horas de
oficina.
Para más información, por favor llama a Ana
García al 479-785-7982
¿Sabías que en la Inmaculada Concepción tenemos
un sitio web completamente en Español?
Visita http://www.icchurch.com/EnEspanol.htm
Conmemoración de Todas las Almas
Se llevará a cabo el Domingo 2 de Noviembre a las 2:00 pm en Cementerio
Calvary y a las 3:30 pm en el Cementerio Holy Cross. Esta celebración
siempre ha sido parte de nuestra Iglesia y es uno de los más grandes
signos de nuestra creencia en los poderes de nuestra oración por nuestros
familiares y amigos que se han ido antes que nosotros.
Nota: Les pedimos que no se estaciones dentro del Cementerio Calvary
cuando vengan a la celebración. Si viene con ustedes algún enfermo o
alguna persona de la tercera edad, les pedimos que dejen a la persona
dentro del cementerio y luego estacionen su carro afuera.
Tendremos una segunda colecta para el mantenimiento del
Cementerio Calvary el fin de semana del
1 y 2 de Noviembre
Esta semana queremos reconocer a Mary Louise Thomas
y a Tyler Russell por ofrecer su tiempo y su talento para
ayudar al equipo de la cocina en RICA.
¡Muchas gracias por todo lo que hacen
por nuestra parroquia!
¡La campaña anual de CASA está aquí!
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