Fr. Mathias, MSFS - Pastor Bart Connelly - Deacon Rectory: 273-8953 Emergency 269-290-2016

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH

MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Saturday, April 11 - Vigil Mass

9:00 p.m. †Souls in Purgatory

By: Irene Goodlow

Sunday, April 12-Easter Sunday of the Resurrec.on of the Lord

9:00 a.m. †Kathleen Armstrong

By: Rita Barton

Monday, April 13 - St. Mar.n I

9:00 a.m. †Mary Lou Kline

By: Mike & Jill Sebo & Brandi

Tuesday, April 14 - Blessed Peter Gonzalez

9:00 p.m. †Veronica Falborski

By: Robert Uryasz & Pam Ecalund

Wednesday, April 15 - Blessed Caesar de Bus

9:00 a.m. †Marie Beckmann

By: Mike & Terri Graham

Thursday, April 16 - St. Bernade6e Soubirous

9:00 a.m. Jim Nusbaum (healing)

By: Phil & Phyllis Nusbaum

Friday, April 17 - St. Benedict Joseph Labre

9:00 a.m. †Joseph Tobon (birthday)

By: wife, Nancy

Saturday, April 18 - Blessed James Oldo

9:00 a.m. Joseph Ochami family

By: Irene Goodlow

Sunday, April 19 - Divine Mercy Sunday

9:00 a.m. †Frank Granzo/o

By: Dick & Vicki Imgrund

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SUNDAY, April 19 First Reading: Acts 2:42-47

Psalm: 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Gospel: John 20:19-31

Father is offering Mass every day at 9:00 am on Facebook. Go to Mathias Rajain to watch it live. Father will also be praying the

rosary, live, at 7:00 pm.

Dear Friends,

“Be What You are and Be at its Best.” S.F.S

Echoing an ancient homily, Meister Eckhart said that it was

because Mary Magdalene had nothing else to lose that she dared

approach the tomb; the apostles had run away because, by

implication, they were still trying to save themselves, or trying to

save something for themselves. She had lost everything else, he

said, "and so she was afraid that if she went away from the grave,

she would lose the grave as well. For if she had lost the grave, she

would have nothing left at all."

In fact, she lost the grave as well, because it was no longer really

a grave: it did not contain the body of Jesus. Yet it was in this

state of utter deprivation that the Resurrection took place. It did

not take place on the mountain-tops, or on a bright cloud, but in

the heart of the grave, the 'degree zero' of human life. It was

because Mary Magdalene had the heart to stay by the grave that

she became the first bearer of the news of the Resurrection; she

was the first Christian preacher.

At first, she could not see Jesus anywhere. Why? "Because she

kept looking further away than he was," said Eckhart. She kept

looking for a dead body, an object; but Jesus was alive and

standing beside her. We are at home with objects; they are at

arm's length and we can deal with them.

As we are still not able to have our public Mass, I would like to

share with you what our Bishop has sent:

Bishop Bradley and the Diocese of Kalamazoo will launch a “Let Jesus’ Light Shine” campaign inviting all Christians to turn on their lights on for Easter Day and throughout the Easter octave (and Easter season if possible) to bear witness to the Risen Lord and the Light of the World. People are asked to decorate their windows/outside areas as they choose with bright lights – much like Christmas. “Let Jesus’ Light Shine” graphic is available in downloadable formats to place on windows to display the message for your neighborhood. Resources are available on the diocesan website. Lights are to be kept up through the Easter octave and, if possible, the entire 50-day Easter Season. We hope through our united effort to be a visible witness so all the world will know how joyful and filled with hope we are because Jesus is Risen. Let the Light of Jesus shine to all the world through us.

“Be Blessed and Be a Blessing”

WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY EASTER,

MAY THE RISEN LORD BLESS YOU ALL.

Yours lovingly in Christ & Mary, Fr. R. Mathias MSFS

Diocesan Statement: On April 3, 2020, the Diocese of Kalamazoo received an allegation of inappropriate conduct with an adult regarding Rev. Francis Marotti. The Diocese immediately began an investigation. Bishop Bradley has withdrawn Father Marotti’s priestly faculties and he is restricted from all public priestly ministry, until such time as the investigation is concluded. Please keep Father Marotti, all those directly involved, and our entire Diocese in your prayers.

EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 12, 2020

From the Principal…From the Principal…From the Principal…From the Principal… IC PARISH SUPPORT Week of 4/5/20 YTD

Sunday Collec2on (27) ............ $ 3,370.00 .............. $ 194,433.34

Ash Wednesday ............................. $ 0.00 .................. $ 1,102.66

Visitors/Loose ................................ $ 0.00 ................ $ 15,547.80

Mass S2pend ................................. $ 0.00 .................. $ 2,305.00

U2lity Fund .................................... $ 0.00 .................. $ 1,325.00

Dona2ons/Bequests ...................... $ 0.00 .................. $ 1,310.00

Total Offertory ....................... $ 3,370.00 ............. $ 216,023.80

Weekly Need .......................... $ 5,804.00 .............. $ 234,104.59

Over/Under ...................... $ (2,434.00) ............. ($ 18,080.79)

Income not included in weekly needs:

School Tui2on Assistance ................................................ $ 40.00

Vo2ve Lights .................................................................... $ 18.00

IC Help ........................................................................... $ 500.00

Second Collec2on/Good Friday ...................................... ̀ $ 95.00

Other Funds ....................................................................... $ 8.00

The following children are preparing to receive First Holy Communion. Please keep them in your prayers:

Liam Brennan Bella Espinoza Bianca Espinoza Eliza Eichorn Bentley Larkins Alex Miikowski Hannah Miikowski Liam Mullin Diamond Ruby Gerardo Munoz Duran Nicholas Soto Michael Stedman

Happy Birthday to Joyce

Keane who is celebrating

her 93rd birthday

on April 11th.

Follow us on Facebook at IC, SC & SB Catholic

Churches. This is where Father will be pos2ng

updates as well as his Mass.

Our website is iccollabora2ve.com

Immaculate Concep2on is on MyParish app.

Updates and bulle2ns will be posted on the

app and the website.

Happy Birthday to Dolores

Springer who is celebrating

her 88th birthday

on April 13th.

Happy Birthday to Doris

Tredinnick who is

celebrating her 91st

birthday on April 18th.

The staff and students of

Immaculate Conception Catholic School

wish you a Blessed Easter!

Due to the world-wide COVID pandemic, the the the the

Collection for the Holy Land, normally taken up Collection for the Holy Land, normally taken up Collection for the Holy Land, normally taken up Collection for the Holy Land, normally taken up

on Good Friday, is being transferred to the on Good Friday, is being transferred to the on Good Friday, is being transferred to the on Good Friday, is being transferred to the

weekend of September 14, the Feast of the weekend of September 14, the Feast of the weekend of September 14, the Feast of the weekend of September 14, the Feast of the

Exaltation of the CrossExaltation of the CrossExaltation of the CrossExaltation of the Cross. All donations submitted,

thus far, will be held for the collection in

September.

“Those who die in God’s grace and friendship live

forever with Christ. Heaven is not an abstract idea, but a

true and las2ng rela2onship with God that is beyond all

earthly descrip2on and understanding. We look forward

to the resurrec2on of the dead and everlas2ng life by

preparing now, in hope, for our passage from this life

into eternal life.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Ac2vi2es

“Catholic Considera2ons for Our Earthly Passing”

Trauma does not discriminate. It’s like the air around us except

it’s toxic and can affect us to the core. Trauma Recovery

Associates programs can help you work through your

experiences and build a be/er future for yourself and your

family. Call Trauma Recovery Associates at 269-459-2121 and

learn about our free programs.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISHIONERS! APR 12 - APR 18

ST. BARBARA SUPPORT – MARCH 29, 2020 Sunday Collec2on (7) …………………..............................$ 1,275.00

Visitors/Loose …………………………………………………….. ......$ 000.00

Total Offertory……… ................................................ $ 1,275.00

Weekly Need .................................................................$ 794.00

Weekly Need Over/Under ...................... ….…..……….. + $ 481.00

Other Income not included in weekly needs:

ST. CLARE SUPPORT – APRIL 5, 2020 Sunday Collec2on (15)………………… ............................$ 3,255.00

Mass S2pend ...................................................................$ 20.00

Visitors/Loose ............................................................... $ 100.00

Total Offertory……… ............................................... $ 3,375.00

Weekly Need ..............................................................$ 1,308.00

Weekly Need Over/Under ...................................... + $ 2,067.00

Other Income not included in weekly needs:

Building Fund .................................................................$ 675.00

ST. BARBARA CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Sunday, April 12

9:00 a.m. †Souls in Purgatory

By: Irene Goodlow

Sunday, April 19

9:00 a.m. For the People of the Parishes

ST. CLARE CHURCH SERVER SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Sunday, April 12

9:00 a.m. For the People of the Parishes

Sunday, April 19

9:00 a.m. †Jim Walker

By: Steve & Liz Campbell

Erik Gonzalez

Ruth Lahmeyer

Barry Lahmeyer

Dolores Springer

Holly Granzo/o

Enma Carrasquero

Socorro

Pat Kennedy

Lucy Stedman

Michael Warpenburg

Dave Barton

Mark Boyer

Ric Sampson

Doris Tredinnick

Chrissy Clementz

Thayma Lutz

Quinnlynn Lutz

Paula Hetman

Nick Keller

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10 DAYS Holy Land Pilgrimage (Nov’ 09 – Nov’ 19, 2020)

Journey to the Holy Land for the spiritual experience of a lifetime … walk where Jesus walked… cruise the Sea of Galilee… climb the Mount of Olives and view the Old City of Jerusalem… visit Tabgha, scene of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes … the Mount of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount … walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre … stroll in the Garden of Gethsemane … visit Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity.

Roundtrip airfare from Chicago O’Hare. ($3679) Accommodations at First Class and select Hotels. Breakfast and Dinner daily. Comprehensive Sightseeing. Includes all service charges and value added taxes.

If you are interested, please contact the IC office or the Pastor.

EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 12, 2020

Welcome To Our Parishes If you would like to enroll, change your address, or simply

have ques2ons about our parish, please fill out the form

below and drop it in the collec2on

basket or mail it to the Church office:

645 S. Douglas, Three Rivers, MI 49093

Name_________________________________________

Address________________________________________

City/Zip________________________________________

Phone_________________________________________

Please circle one: IC Church St. Clare St. Barbara

O I would like to enroll as an ac2ve member.

O Please change my address to the one shown above.

O I would like to learn more about school/parish ac2vi2es.

O I would like to learn more about the Catholic faith.

O I would like to offer the name of a homebound or ill Catholic who is

not currently being visited:_________________________.

O I would like to speak with a priest about a voca2on to the priesthood

or religious life.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 645 S. DOUGLAS AVE., THREE RIVERS, MI

St. Clare Mission Parish St. Barbara Mission Parish 23126 M-86 479 S. Burr Oak Road Centreville, MI 49032 Colon, MI 49040

Rita Barton

Darlene Bri/on

Florence DalPonte

Vic Feczko

Randy/Sharon Jacobs

Emma Kle/

Ruth Lahmeyer

Cassandra Lems

Ginger Lorencz

Diana Marsh

Eileen Miholer

Karen Miles

Jim Noonan

Joseph/Margaret

Ochami

Robert Schuster

Nate Silveus

Kate Stevenson

James Tokarski

Laurie VanTassel

Terry/Barb Wallace

Janet Williams

Jim Wragg

PLEASE

REMEMBER

THOSE IN

SPECIAL NEED

OF OUR

PRAYERS

Parishes & School Informa.on

Immaculate Conception School (PK-5th) Principal - Sharon Voege

Website: www.iccatholicschool.com 269-273-2085 principal@iccatholicschool.com

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

Together with the parents, parish and community, We provide a Christ-

centered Educa�on to:

Build Faith based on the truths of the Catholic Church. Develop Knowledge for becoming productive citizens Practice Christian Service as Jesus taught Thereby Changing the World One Student at a Time

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Knights of Columbus #4141: Mike Didelot - 273-9259 Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm, church hall

Daughters of Mary: Nancy Schopf - 858-3730 Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., church hall

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Rectory Office Administrative Assistant & Bulletin Editor– Cathy Doering

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Telephone: 273-8953

E-mail: icchurchtr@outlook.com

Bulletin Deadline Monday at noon.

Permanent Deacon - Bart Connelly 535-7631 Music Director - Director of Religious Ed. - Tim Dumont 718-4921 High School Youth Ministry - Tim Dumont 718-4921 RCIA - Mark & Mary Brost 278-8825

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