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

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN

Knights of Columbus Meeting Thursday, the 13th at 7:00 pm in the

Church Hall.

Youth Group meeting after Mass today Sunday, February 9th

IC Church is looking for gently used couches and chairs for the Church basement. The meeting area is used by various Church ministries, RCIA, Youth Group, Prayer Shawl, etc. The furniture

that is currently there is very old and uncomfortable. If you have furniture you would like to donate,

please call the parish office.

The Knights of Columbus will be holding a fundraiser Euchre Tournament on February

22nd after the 4 pm Mass. You don’t need a partner as partners will be rotated. If you aren’t a Euchre player, come and enjoy a

game night with your fellow parishioners. Finger foods will be provided for all. Prizes for the tournament!! 50/50 drawing!! Come out for fun and fellowship!!!!

More details to follow as the plans develop! There is a sign up sheet, in the carport entrance, for an idea on how

much food we will need to prepare so please sign up if you are planning to come!

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH

MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Saturday, February 8 - Vigil Mass

4:00 p.m. †Simone Grams

By: Gene & Joanie Dunnington

Sunday, February 9 - Fi,h Sunday in Ordinary Time

11:00 a.m. †Harold Rice

By: Rice family

Monday, February 10 - St. Scholas1ca

8:00 a.m. †Souls in Purgatory

By: Irene Walunya Goodlow

Tuesday, February 11 - Our Lady of Lourdes

6:30 p.m. †Souls in Purgatory

By: Irene Walunya Goodlow

Wednesday, February 12 - St. Apollonia

8:00 a.m. †Ed Hodges

By: Mark & Sharon Voege

Thursday, February 13 - St. Giles Mary of Saint Joseph

Friday, February 14 - St. Cyril

6:30 p.m. †Veronica Falborski

By: Georgine Szudy

Saturday, February 15 - Vigil Mass

4:00 p.m. †Bob Zerfas

By: Sampson family

Sunday, February 16 - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

11:00 a.m. †Lois Musselman

By: James Tokarski

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SUNDAY, Feb. 16

First Reading: Sirach 15:15-20 Psalm: 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 Gospel: Matthew 5:17-37

Dear Friends,

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

There is a story told in India: “In one very poor district, there are

no lights in the streets and in very few of the houses because of

the expense of oil. But, as in all areas of India, there is a temple,

frequented by the poor. The structure is primitive, with a huge

brass chandelier that hangs from the roof and has spaces for one

hundred small lamps. These spaces are empty until those who

come to pray, and worship arrive.

“Each worshipper comes from home carrying a lamp through the

darkened streets and then places the lamp in the chandelier.

Slowly the darkened temple begins to glow with light that builds

and grows stronger. The empty places are noted and those who are

missing are sought out after the service, questioned, given care or

words of comfort, or challenged. Their light is necessary for all to

worship.

In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus says to his disciples, “You are

the light of the world.” The word “you,” from the original Greek,

is plural and this command has been passed down from Jesus’

immediate disciples to us disciples today.

Each or our lights is needed to brighten the world. If we do not

shine brightly, our world, like that of the Indian temple, will

remain darker than it could be. We receive the light of Christ at

baptism. Recall baptisms when a newly baptized child is given a

candle, and we hear, “This child has been enlightened by Christ

and is to walk always as a child of the light.”

How well is our light shining? Is it shining brightly for others to

see, or is it dim right now, or is it unseen under a bushel basket?

Jesus also tells us that we are the salt of the earth. Think of what

salt does to food: it flavors food; it slowly dissolves into the food;

and it can also preserve food.

Jesus calls us to do the same. We are to change the flavor of those

we meet by having our words and actions slowly dissolve into

them. By doing this, we may preserve them for eternal life.

Today’s first reading tells us how we are to be light and salt to the

wider world. We are to “share our bread with the hungry, shelter

the oppressed and homeless, and cloth the naked. Then our light

shall break forth like the dawn.”

Here in our parish, join the Social Ministries or help with

unperishable food to assist the needy in many ways. We are the

salt of the earth! How are we flavoring the world? We are the light

of the world. How brightly are our lights shining?

“Be Blessed and Be a Blessing”

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

Congratula,ons to Roger and Cathy Doering

who celebrated their

25th Wedding Anniversary on

February 4th!

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 9, 2020

From the Principal…From the Principal…From the Principal…From the Principal…

Right to Life Coordinator

We are seeking a volunteer(s) to be a

representative from our Parishes here in St. Joseph

County. RTL meets once a month. Please contact

the Rectory if you are interested or would like

more information.

IC PARISH SUPPORT Week of 2/02/20 YTD

Sunday Collec,on (85) ............ $ 4,628.55 .............. $ 146,524.23

Visitors/Loose ............................ $ 183.75 ................ $ 13,682.78

Mass S,pend ............................... $ 10.00 .................. $ 1,805.00

U,lity Fund ................................ $ 402.00 .................. $ 1,105.00

Dona,ons/Bequests .................... $ 25.00 ................. $ 1, 045.00

Total Offertory ....................... $ 5,249.30 ............. $ 164,162.01

Weekly Need .......................... $ 5,804.00 .............. $ 181,868.59

Over/Under ........................... ($ 554.70) ............. ($ 17,706.58)

Income not included in weekly needs:

Vo,ve Lights .................................................................... $ 40.00

Second Collec,on/3 Churches .................................... $ 1,107.50

School Tui,on Assistance ................................................ $ 20.00

The third weekend of February 15th & 16th we are pleased to

have Fr. Tomy our visiting priest, a priest from the Congregation of the Missionaries of St. Francis De Sales (MSFS), founded in

France in the year 1838 by Fr. Peter Marie Mermier to spread the renewal of faith in the Love of God, plant the Gospel in the

mission lands of Africa and Asia and develop the society through education both spiritual and material, provide institutions of

formation of priests and Catechists, and establish spirituality Centers to continue the work of St. Francis De Sales in

our modern time. Every year we have one appeal or a Second Collection for Our

Own Order. This year in my place Fr. Tomy MSFS will speak to you on this work of the Missionary work of the Congregation

specifically for the Mission of Malawi (A New African Mission) and seek your support of participation in our ministry to the world.

Please be generous in your contribution towards our Order in the second collection.

Fr. R. Mathias, MSFS

In Christ’s Peace,

Mrs. Sharon Voege

There is a basket, in the carport entrance, for your old palms. Palms will be burnt for distribution of ashes

on Ash Wednesday.

Celebrating our Students Pizza/Pajama Day

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week!

Family Night / Stream Night

Celebrating our Teachers-Staff-Volunteers!

Our next SCRIP order will be submitted Feb. 10th

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION LECTORS, SERVERS

AND MINISTERS SCHEDULE

Saturday, February 15 at 4:00 p.m. Sacristan: BeDy Knapp

Lector: Marie Koole

Body of Christ: Deacon Bart

Blood of Christ: BeDy Knapp & Susan Studebaker

Altar Servers: Tina Darling

Sunday, February 16 at 11:00 a.m. Sacristan: Larry Larsh

Lector: Sharon Voege

Body of Christ: Deacon Bart

Blood of Christ: Pixie Ziehm, Bobbi Bowlby

Diane Springer, Joe Hutson

Altar Servers: Anastasia Carra & Nancy Schopf

The annual spring overnight retreat for adults with cognitive/developmental disabilities will be

Saturday, March 7, 9:30 a.m. - Sunday, March 8, 1 p.m. at Camp Friedenswald, Cassopolis. For more information and to register contact Lisa Irwin at lirwin@diokzoo.org.

MAKING A REPORT OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISHIONERS! February 9 - 15

ST. BARBARA SUPPORT – FEBRUARY 2, 2020 Sunday Collec,on (20) ………………… .............................. $ 525.00

Mass S,pend .................................................................. $ 10.00

Visitors/Loose …………………………………………………….. ..... $ 156.00

Total Offertory……… .................................................. $ 691.00

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

Weekly Need Over/Under ...................... ….…..……….. - $ 103.00

Other Income not included in weekly needs:

Second Collec,on - Three Churches ............................. $ 236.00

ST. CLARE SUPPORT – FEBRUARY 2, 2020 Sunday Collec,on (19)………………… ........................... $ 1,252.00

Mass S,pend .................................................................. $ 10.00

Visitors/Loose ............................................................... $ 169.00

Total Offertory……… ............................................... $ 1,431.00

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

Weekly Need Over/Under ......................................... + $ 123.00

Other Income not included in weekly needs:

Building Fund ................................................................ $ 295.00

Second Collec,on - Three Churches ............................. $ 252.00

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.

St. Clare parishioners:

Winter is here and we all have had to turn up the heat to be more comfortable. Unfortunately some people just can't afford to turn up their heat!

For the next couple weeks there will an opportunity to help provide heat to the low income, elderly and disabled in St Joseph County through the Walk for Warmth campaign. There will be a labeled canister in our social hall to accept your donations. Checks can be made out to Community Action - Walk for Warmth. Please consider making a donation. It would be very much appreciated and all donations stay in St Joseph County. Any questions, call Phyllis Nusbaum at 269-467-6233.

St. Clare and St. Barbara…...you may send your palms over to IC to be burnt for the Ash Wednesday Masses. Please

include them in your black bag.

ST. BARBARA CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Sunday, February 9

8:00 a.m. †Stanley and †Margaret Smolarz

By: Joseph & Paige Smolarz

Sunday, February 16

8:00 a.m. The People of the Parishes

Lector: Marge BurriD

Ministers: Deacon Bart, Marge BurriD, Tom Tenney

ST. CLARE CHURCH SERVER SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Sunday, February 9

9:20 a.m. The People of the Parishes

Sunday, February 16

9:20 a.m. †Jim Walker

By: Charlie & Ka,e Davidson

Lector: Mary Collins

Ministers: Lou Scohy, Dennis & Celeste Nemeth

Altar Server: Jack & Hope Collins

Ushers: Arden Davidson & John Larimer

Coffee Crew: Pat Wragg & family

Reynaldo Mata

Emma KleD

David Hallock

Michelle Morrill

Felix Skalski

Michael Stedman

Joanne Brady

Francis GranzoDo

David Young

Mary Campbell

We had a great turn out for the St. Brigid celebration last week. There were a lot of great foods and great fellowship. We

had people in attendance from IC, St. Clare, Holy Angels and St. Edward.

The band was wonderful and it was a fun evening.

CASINO NIGHT. We have a fun event planned for adults on Saturday, March 7th. We are hosting a CASINO NIGHT with Black Jack, Money Wheel, Craps and Roulette at St. Mary’s in

Bronson. See the flyer on the bulletin board for details.

Diocesan Annual Lenten Retreat 2020 - Join us on Saturday February 29th - Sunday March 1st 2020 at Pretty Lake Camp (9123 Q Ave., Mattawan, MI 49071) for our Diocesan Annual Lenten Retreat as we explore the question "How Do You Encounter Jesus?” Our facilitator is Fr. Jose Haro, who serves the Diocese as Director of Vocations. The retreat begins at 9:00 am on Saturday, February 29th and concludes at 12:00 pm on Sunday, March 1st. There are two options available when you register – one is with an overnight stay and the second is for those who would like to commute. The cost for either option is $50 per participant. Deadline to r egister is February 24th. Registration is on the Diocesan website. If you have questions, please contact Tim McNamara at tmcnamara@diokzoo.org or George Dragan at gdragan@diokzoo.org.

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 9, 2020

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

have ques,ons about our parish, please fill out the form

below and drop it in the collec,on

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 ac,ve member.

O Please change my address to the one shown above.

O I would like to learn more about school/parish ac,vi,es.

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 voca,on 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 BriDon

Florence DalPonte

Jim DalPonte

Carol Fair

Agnes Goss

Randy/Sharon Jacobs

Emma KleD

Ruth Lahmeyer

Cassandra Lems

Ginger Lorencz

Diana Marsh

Eileen Miholer

Karen Miles

Jim Noonan

Joseph/Margaret

Ochami

James Tokarski

Laurie VanTassel

Terry/Barb Wallace

Janet Williams

Jim Wragg

PLEASE

REMEMBER

THOSE IN

SPECIAL NEED

OF OUR

PRAYERS

Parishes & School Informa1on

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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