February 8, 2015 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2150 Cunningham Drive Hampton, VA 23666 Website: www.icchampton.org Email: [email protected] Phone: (757) 826-0393 Fax: (757) 825-0855 Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Weekend Liturgies Sat at 5:30 p.m., Sun at 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Weekday Liturgies Tues-Thurs at 8:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sat of the Month, 4:00-4:45 p.m. or by appointment This Week at ICC Welcome Month Continues at ICC This week’s focus is on Formation. Watch the video at www.youtube.com/icchampton If you’re new to the parish, be sure to visit our new Welcome Desk to learn more about the parish, or visit our website. Black History Month Celebration - Next Saturday, Feb 14, 7-9 p.m. - Details below under Parish Happenings. Lenten Retreat - Sat, Feb 21 from 2-5p.m. Robert Feduccia will be here for our parishwide Lenten Retreat. Learn more below and on page 6, and be sure to sign up in the Commons this weekend. Lean Into Lent - Read about Faith Formation on page 4 and how you can make this Lent different from any other Lent. Sign up to receive weekly email updates at: www.icchampton.org/email Parish Happenings Social Ministry Black History Month Celebration - Feb 14, 7-9 p.m. Join us to celebrate Black History Month here at Immaculate Conception with two wonderful musical presentations and refreshments of wine and cheese. Sterling Elliott, cellist, and the Choir of Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church will be with us. Come and relax and be entertained for this wonderful evening of music, fellowship and refreshments. Help our parish celebrate our rich culture, as well as Valentine’s Day! Sign up in the Commons. “… A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.” -Pope Francis’ First Angelus Address Pancake Breakfast - Feb 15 Love pancakes? Come and enjoy a wonderful pancake breakfast put on by the ICC Youth Group! Sunday, February 15 after the 8:30 AM Mass and before the 11 AM Mass. Contact Steve DeLaney for more information. Lenten Retreat - Saturday, Feb 21, 2-5 p.m. God’s Plan: Reconciliation and Joy! Robert Feduccia will be with us to reflect on our call to follow Jesus more closely this Lent. So consider what you are doing this Lent to set time aside for Jesus. Say “yes” to this invitation. Robert combines his unique set of experiences as a parish youth minister, retreat leader, and keynote presenter with his graduate degree in theology, and is able to express spiritual depth in ways that are relevant to real concerns we face today. He enjoys opportunities to draw people into a relationship with the Lord and the Church. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife and 4 children. Mark your calendars and join others in the parish as we consider the path to “Come back to Me, With All Your Heart.” We ask you to sign up in the Commons or email Cass Hooker at [email protected]. Child care available by reservation. Page 2 Morning Outreach Ministry Did you know… that our Morning Outreach Ministry assists members of the community who are in need and unable to pay the full amount of their utility bills and/or medical prescriptions? For the month of January we were able to prevent 24 families from having their utilities cut off and one person fulfill their medical prescription. May God be praised! Diversity Circles The Circles of Diversity will begin in just a few weeks! Please stop by the table in the Commons to sign up. This Lent, join with our brothers and sisters in the following faiths, Episcopalians, Baptists, Hindis, and Muslims, as we learn more about one another and share our common humanity. Sunday Suppers “Many hands make the load lighter,” (a Haitian proverb). Thanks to the generosity of time, talent and treasure, we continue to provide a place of community and nourishment for the guests of our Sunday Suppers. Last Sunday (2/1) we served 108 people. There are a number of ways that you can serve in this ministry. We need folks to: make phone calls, set up, cook, greet and register our guests, eat and fellowship with Sunday Supper diners, clean up, read to the children, clean the dish towels, make donations, etc. Please stop by the Sunday Supper Table in the Commons and see how you can be part of this very rewarding ministry. Visit our website at www.icchampton.org Eternal Rest Grant Onto Her, O Lord Kay Rendon, longtime parishioner of ICC, died on Sat, Feb 1. Please remember Kay and her family in your prayers. If you would like to send a card of prayerful support, you may do so to 602 Lemaster Ave, Hampton, VA 23669. Annamarie Schauer, longtime parishioner of ICC, died on Sun, Feb 2. Please remember Annamarie and her family in your prayers. If you would like to send a card of prayerful support, you may do so to 5 Delmont Ct, Hampton, VA 23666. Second Collection - Feb 21 & 22 Mobile Health Wagon The Health Wagon provides healthcare based on Catholic principles, and the Diocese has continued to support its work, primarily through the Bishop Sullivan Endowment Fund, which has helped pay for the new vehicle (an RV) that the medical staff use to travel to clinic sites. They serve a population with a poverty rate of 70% to 140% higher than the rest of Virginia. This collection will be used to pay for ongoing repairs and maintenance to the vehicle and other critical needs as necessary. Calendar Volunteer Schedules Sunday, 2/8 Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39 8:30 a.m. Mass 9:45 a.m. ICCU: Spirituality 101 Family of Faith 11:00 a.m. Mass 1:00 p.m. Sunday Supper Senior Youth Group at Rebounderz 6:00 p.m. Junior Youth Group Edge Night Monday, 2/9 Gn 1:1-19/Mk 6:53-56 6:30 p.m. Evangelization Team Meeting 7:00 p.m. ICCU: Theology 201 Lectors - Schedule not available at time of print. Eucharistic Ministers 2/14 5:30 p.m. Faye Boninu; Jean Glenn 2/15 8:30 a.m. Ann Zavisho; Ann Hart 11:00 a.m. Lorri Krance; Don Krance Altar Servers 2/14 5:30 p.m. Brandon Ho; Brendon Leger 2/15 8:30 a.m. Xavier Harris; Keegan Baker 11:00 a.m. Jesse Saucedo; Beni Kavota Explorers 2/15 Tuesday, 2/10 Gn 1:20--2:4a/Mk 7:1-13 8:30 a.m. Mass 1:00 p.m. Ark of Ones 7:00 p.m. RCIA Wednesday, 2/11 Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17/Mk 7:14-23 8:30 a.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice Sunday Supper Evaluation Meeting Thursday, 2/12 Gn 2:18-25/Mk 7:24-30 8:30 a.m. Mass 9:15 a.m. ICCU: Bible 101 Jen Denton; Dave Denton Coffee & Doughnuts - Pick up schedule in Commons 2/15 8:30 a.m. Susan Palmer; Rommy Amadi; Kelly Sibley; Tawn & Julie Talton 11 a.m. Claudette Crocket; Gibbons Family Food Pantry Stockers 2/15 Lois Steeb; Rosalita Suber; Justine White; Don Wilson Morning Ministry 2/9 2/12 Barbara Morgan Muriel Baisden Friday, 2/13 Gn 3:1-8/Mk 7:31-37 Saturday, 2/14 Gn 3:9-24/Mk 8:1-10 5:30 p.m. Mass - Jeanette DuLong + 7:00 p.m. Black History Celebration Sunday, 2/15 Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31--11:1/Mk 1:40-45 8:30 a.m. Mass 9:45 a.m. ICCU: Spirituality 101 Ministers of Care/Homebound Meeting 11:00 a.m. Mass 1:00 p.m. Sunday Supper Visit icchampton.org/welcome Visit our website at www.icchampton.org Page 3 Faith Formation Lean Into Lent Young Adults Lenten Book Recommendation Prayer: Our Deepest Longing by Ronald Rolheifer will be discussed during our Lenten Soup Suppers, and is available for purchase this weekend in the Commons. Senior Youth Group Lenten Brown Bag This Lent, let’s identify how we will make this Lent different from any other Lent. Take a brown lunch bag (available in the Commons) and in completing the questions on the bag, you will indicate how you will lean into Lent this year. We will keep the bag and return it to you at the Lenten retreat on Feb 21 (more info on page 6). Save The Date Parish Lenten Fish Fry will take place Friday, Mar 13th. Tickets will be available to purchase soon. ICCU - Adult Faith Formation ICCU Spirituality 101 - Sundays at 9:45 a.m. Spirituality 101 meets weekly in the parish library. This is a one hour video series by Father Robert Barron, Priest, Prophet and King. Bring your coffee and enjoy adult fellowship and conversation. You will be dismissed in time to attend the 11am Mass. ICCU Theology 201: The World of Biblical Israel These lectures meet Mondays at 7 p.m. and will take you on a journey through ancient Israel to introduce you to the world, the people, the challenges and the triumphs of this ancient land. All are invited to attend. Theology on Tap - Feb 12 at 7 p.m. Come on out to El Tapatio in Newport News (near City Center) on Thursday, February 12th at 7 PM as we welcome Fr. Tyson Wood who will answer any and all questions you have about the Faith! We hope you can join us for this lively discussion! Diocesan Youth Conference - Feb 27 – Mar 1: Join other teens from our parish and around the Diocese for a highly energetic, engaging, and faith filled weekend in Richmond! Contact Steve DeLaney ([email protected]) to reserve a space. Interested in sponsoring a teen to go to the Diocesan Youth Conference? As a parish, we are committed to helping as many teens as possible to go to the weekend conference. If you would like to assist financially, please contact Steve DeLaney: steve@ icchampton.org Sacramental Information First Communion Preparation begins on Tuesday, Feb 24 at 6:00 p.m. for adult and children. Adult Confirmation If you are an adult who would like to be confirmed, please contact Cass in the parish office. Classes are now available. Parish Finances Budget Needed January/February Financial Information Income Budget: $758,584 July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 1/25/15 2/1/15 $14,588.15 $14,588.15 Actual Received 11,835.63 Over (Under) $(2,752.52) 15,563.22 $975.07 YTD $452,232.65 449,902.16 $(2,330.49) Families using Envelopes/Checks/Online Giving in January: 378 out of 651 Families using Envelopes/Checks/Online Giving in February: 259 out of 651 Page 4 Visit our website at www.icchampton.org Living Our Mission Campaign Mailing Information New and ongoing contributions may be mailed to: Catholic Diocese of Richmond Living Our Mission Campaign P.O. Box 28450 Richmond, VA 23228 Diocesan & Community Happenings A Knight of Fellowship and Love! - Feb 14 5480 Knights of Columbus is hosting a St. Valentine’s Dance, February 14 at 100 Columbus Way, NN 23606. DJ Reco Cotton, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and lots of fun! Tickets are $15/person or $25/couple and can be purchased from Colleen Messier at [email protected] or 757344-7630. Worldwide Marriage Encounter This Sunday is World Marriage Day which honors husband and wife as the foundation of the family. Commit to making your marriage a priority in your lives and let your marriage relationship give glory to God. Strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The upcoming weekends are 17-19 Apr 2015 in Fredericksburg or 26-28 Jun 2015 in Richmond. For more information or to apply, visit our website at www.renewmarriage-vasouth.org or contact us at [email protected] or 757-483-3209. Tidewater Catholic Alumni Club Outing - Feb 21 The Tidewater Catholic Alumni Club will attend the Old Dominion University Basketball Game on Saturday, February 21st. We will meet at the Monarchs’ Sports Grill on Hampton Blvd. (adjacent to the Ted Constant Convocation Center) at noon. Game time is 3 p.m. Reservations must be made by Friday, February 13th. The Tidewater Catholic Alumni Club is an organization of single Catholic professional men and women. The club is a member of the national organization Catholic Alumni Club International. For more information e-mail tcac1@ hotmail.com or go to the club website www.freewebs.com/ tidewatercatholicalumniclub/. St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School - Enrolling Now Enrolling Now for 2015-16: Openings in PK-3 through 8th Grade. Saint Mary Star of the Sea School is currently registering for Pre-K (3 yr.) through 8th grade students for the next academic year. Saint Mary’s offers a rigorous academic program in a Catholic environment. Men’s Retreat - Mar 14 Hosted by St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Hall on Ft. Monroe. Life gets busy. But God is waiting for you. You face many challenges each day. Yet you don’t need to face those challenges alone! Come for a day of prayer, discussion, fellowship, and spiritual renewal. The retreat will be conducted by Steve DeLaney, Assistant Director of Evangelization at Immaculate Conception. The retreat will focus on the following questions: • How can I grow in my life of faith and learn to trust in God? • What are some simple ways to pray...by myself, with my wife, with my children? • How can I create space for God in my life? Cost is $35 per person (includes lunch, snacks, and materials). Visit www.smsschurch.com Fr. Goldsmith Leads Pilgrimage to Mexico - Dec 8-13 Fr. Joe Goldsmith, Parochial Vicar in Harrisonburg, VA will lead a Pilgrimage to Mexico for the Anniversary of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Dates are from December 8-13, 2015 and the cost is $1930 per person. Deposit is $450 each with final payment by Sep 8, 2015. This package includes air from most east coast and Midwest cities, daily breakfast and dinners, airport taxes, and travel insurance, Holy Masses and religious activities, sightseeing per itinerary in Private Motor Coach, escorted English-Speaking guide, 5 Nights in a First Class hotel, entrance fees, and local taxes.For additional information and brochures, contact John Tagnesi, toll free 1-888-544-4461 or email [email protected]. Richmond Vocations “Everyone is searching for You.” If your search for the Lord is leading you to a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, Call Father Michael G. Boehling at (804)359-5661, or write: [email protected]. Secular Franciscan Order Interested in living the gospel in the spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi? Join one of the oldest secular orders in the Catholic Church, the Secular Franciscan Order. As Secular Franciscans, we live with our families, attend school, and perform our jobs out in the world, gathering in prayer, fraternity, and service. If you’re interested, please contact Don Schwab, OFS at 757-899-0951, email: don.schwab@ yahoo.com or Jeanie McLees, OFS at 757-270-4776, email: [email protected]. Our next meeting is at 2:15 pm on Sunday, February 15th at St. Gregory the Great Church, 5345 Virginia Beach Blvd. Our website is: www. virginiabeachOFS.org Visit our website at www.icchampton.org Page 5 Page 6 Visit our website at www.icchampton.org Staff Information Pastor, Fr. Sean Prince, ext. 215 [email protected] Director of Human Concerns, Carol Dufresne, ext. 214 [email protected] Business Manager, Ann Hart, ext. 211 [email protected] Director of Evangelization, Cass Hooker, ext. 222 [email protected] Asst. Director of Evangelization, Steve Delaney, ext. 221 [email protected] Communications Coordinator, Greg Thompson, ext. 210 [email protected] Pastoral Musician, Teresa Yoder, ext. 220 [email protected] Accompanist, Mark Smeland Custodian, Lance Warner Prayers & Praise Sick Kathy Abers, Scott Batchelor, Dee Berube, Lucie Birkhofer, Constantino Bristol, Linda Brown, Msgr. Tom Caroluzza, Frances Clark, Andria Crockett, Cecil DeLong, Vallee DeLong, Peggy Dever, Karen Fagelman, Kerry Fagelman, Thomas Fisher, Edgardo Franceschi, Peter Gorecki, Janeth & Bill Garlette, Lorrie San Giovanni, Til Glenn, Greyson Greene, Lisa Grose, Pat Harrell, Richard Hudgins, Rachel Hulsey, Janice Jarvis, Thomas Jarvis, Ron Johnson, Margarita Jones, Rebecca Jones, Brianna Karchner, Bill Kessler, Meg Kessler, Fr. Dan Klem, Heather Krance-Kellner, Casie Knox, Scott Lancianese, Judy Latourneau, Lena Lednick, Kim Levi, Judy Lund, Barbara Mashley, Amanda Maule, Wanda McErlean, Harry Meirs, Jack Meirs, Br. Jim Mullen SVD, Charles Nicholson, Jr., John Nunnold, Elisabeth Palmer, Joe Pardi, Rose Pardi, Tomi Perreault, Ronnie Perry, Blanche Rhodes, Fleurette Romprey, Lorrie San Giovanni, Anna Marie Schauer, Elfriede Seidel, Lillian Shearin, Elaine Stamper, Isabella Strohlein, Nancy Tennien, Dorothy Thornton, Jim Thornton, Molly Villano, S. Paul Wills, Jim Yoder Seminarians John Baab, Dillon Bruce, John Christian, Rev. Mr. Daniel Cogut, Anthony Ferguson, Benjamin Fleser, Taylor Hall, James Hickman, Rev. Mr. Matthew Kiehl, Mark Kowalski, Martin Lonart, Rev. Mr. Nicholas Mammi, Christopher Masla, Miguel Melendez, Daniel Molochko, Jason Morrison, Kyle O’Connor, Andrew Oehmann, James O’Reilly, Nicholas Redmond, Justin Shuma, Cassidy Stinson, Riley Winstead Ministry Contacts Ministry Altar Servers Arts & Environment Contact Steve Bove Marie-Claude David Bereavement/Funeral Carol Dufresne Building Use / Ann Hart Maintenance Catechumenate Cass Hooker Children’s Liturgy Cass Hooker Choir/Music Teresa Yoder Ministry Communications/ Greg Thompson Media Family of Faith Cass Hooker Eucharistic Ministers Bev Amante Gayle Fronkier Finance Council Joe Paulus Health Ministry Linda Ribakov Hospital Visitation Barbara Morgan Lectors Dave Okerblom Nursery Cass Hooker Parish Life Mary Ellen Committee Chesney Bob Amante Pastoral Leadership Dave Okerblom Council (PLC) Registration/ Greg Thompson Database Provide-A-Ride Terri Weaver Sacramental Cass Hooker Preparation Youth Ministry Steve DeLaney Social Ministry Carol Dufresne Ushers/Greeters Jonathan Behun Wedding Preparation Fr. Sean Prince Young Adult Steve DeLaney Ministry Visit our website at www.icchampton.org Phone # 327-8373 826-0393 826-0393 x214 826-0393 x211 826-0393 x222 826-0393 x222 826-0393 x220 826-0393 x210 826-0393 x222 851-9453 838-7341 645-4367 (804) 402-7781 826-0393 x225 329-9944 826-0393 x222 723-6114 851-9453 329-9944 826-0393 x210 826-0393 826-0393 x222 826-0393 826-0393 850-2222 826-0393 826-0393 x221 x214 x215 x221 Immaculate Conception Church KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ROUND TABLE In Service to One In Service to All For more information: Contact David Brin, ICC Knights of Columbus Round Table Coordinator at 757-851-0907 Page 7