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WEEKLY BULLETIN

For additional information and news, please be sure to read our weekly bulletin. 
Click here to view an online copy.

2012/2013 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATIONS

Registrations for our 2012/2013 Summer & Fall/Winter
Religious Education Programs are Underway!!!


IMPORTANT NOTE:  The standard fee will be in effect until August 31st.  A late fee of $20 (per child) will be applied to all registrations received on or after September 1st.

All information, forms, and instructions that you need to register your child(ren) are available here, on-line. All forms must be downloaded as there are no forms available at the office.  Once you have completed your forms, we ask that EVERYONE please MAIL their forms and fees to the Religious Education Office.  The postmark on the envelope will be used to register children in the appropriate order.
NO DROP-OFFS PLEASE!!

AS ALWAYS, FULL-TIME VOLUNTEERS ARE GUARANTEED
FIRST CHOICE FOR THEIR CHILD(REN)'S PLACEMENT.

Registering your child(ren) is a 6-part process:

  1. Print the appropriate program packages from the list below.
  2. Read the program package(s) carefully and entirely.
  3. Complete the registration form(s) 
    Note:  A separate registration form is required for Gr 2 Sacramental Preparation
    (i.e., First Penance & First Communion)
  4. Make your check payable to "ICC"
  5. Mail registration form(s) along with your check for full payment to the Religious Education Office
  6. The Religious Ed Office will provide confirmation of child(ren)'s placement via email.

2012/2013 REGISTRATION PACKAGES:  (print all that apply to your family)

  1. GR. K-8 SUMMER and FALL/WINTER PACKAGE
    (including Gr. 2 Sacramental Preparation)

  2. HIGH SCHOOL MANNA PROGRAM PACKAGE
    (Confirmation Prep for Public School teens Gr. 9 & 10)

  3. CATHOLIC SCHOOL GR. 2 SACRAMENTAL PACKAGE
    (First Penance/First Communion)

  4. CATHOLIC SCHOOL GR. 10 SACRAMENTAL PACKAGE
    (Confirmation / MANNA Program)

Pilgrimage to Divine Mercy Shrine - SOLD OUT

Fr. Rick will lead a day-long pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The shrine is located in the heart of the Berkshire Hills in western Massachusetts, and offers a restful retreat for prayer and meditation. The day will include Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Thursday, May 24th, 2012
7:45AM to early evening
Cost: $30.00

The bus will leave the IC parking lot promptly at 8AM (please arrive NO LATER than 7:45AM) and return sometime in the evening. Meals will not be offered. Please bring a bagged lunch and we will stop for dinner on the way home. ALL SPOTS ON THIS PILGRIMAGE HAVE BEEN SOLD OUT!

Novena to the Holy Spirit & Divine Mercy

All are invited to join us as we pray a 9-week Novena to the Holy Spirit and Divine Mercy. The Novena will include prayers to the Holy Spirit and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, on behalf of our Parish and the families of our Parish.  Please join us each Wed. beginning on 3/28, at 8 PM in the Church.  We will meet for 9 consecutive weeks and conclude on 5/23, the Wed. just prior to Pentecost Sunday.

 

Steubenville East 2012

Friday, July 20th ~ Sunday, July 22, 2012
University of Rhode Island ~ Kinsgston Campus

A weekend of inspiring music, challenging talks, & powerful liturgies will help us journey
into the reality of Christ's redemption and what it means for our lives today!
Co-sponsored by Franciscan University and Life Teen, Inc.

PARENT/TEEN INFORMATIONAL MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH , 2012.
7 - 8 PM, in Double Room of Spiritual Center
ALL SPACES NOT TAKEN WILL BE RELEASED MAY 15TH!

Cost:  $200.00 + transportation from IC to URL.  Cost includes lodging, meals, conference and materials.  Bring a bag lunch for Friday.  Deposit of $35.00 due now; make check payable to "ICC".  To register contact the R.E. office at 888-0608 or use our contact form.  For more information on Steubenville East 2012 click here

This is a MANNA Comprehensive Opportunity for incoming high school freshmen to outgoing seniors.

Catholic Regional Event with Matthew Kelly!

 

Featuring Catholic Author & Speaker, Matthew Kelly and
Renowned Musician, Eliot Morris

Sat., June 9, 2012, 10AM to 2:30PM
St. Kathryn Catholic Church
4 Dracut Road - Hudson, NH

Inspiring & practical experience ~ Dynamic teaching & application ~ Genius of Catholicism
on every aspect of your life: Prayer and spirituality, work, dating and marriage,
personal finances, health, well-being, parenting … and more!

Powerful for active parishioners.   
Engaging for those searching for a faith home. 
Captivating for young people. 
Come! Be energized! Bring a Friend!

  Get ready for a life-altering experience!  Tickets are NOW available at the IC office for $39!
Stop by today or contact us via phone at 888-0321 or through email using our contact form.

This is a MANNA Retreat Opportunity for both teens and adults!

Protecting God's Children Refresher Course

ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN!!!

Instructions for taking the refresher training online:

  1. Go to www.nhchildsafety.org
  2. click on “Register Here”
  3. enter the code “child safety”

If you are unable to complete the training online, the schedule for live training (Protecting God’s Children) can be found on the Diocesan website (click here).

For further information, contact our Safe Environment Coordinator, Jean Lepore (888-0321 or email).

2012 SUMMER R.E. PROGRAMS & DATES

We will once again be offering Summer Religious Education Programs as an alternative to the “traditional” school year program. The dates and timeframes are as follow:

Elementary (Gr. 1-5) ~ 9:00AM to Noon
  Session I:                             Session II:
 Mon, 7/9 ~ Thurs, 7/19            Mon, 8/6 ~ Thurs, 8/16

Middle School (Gr. 6-8) ~ 6:00 to 8:30PM
Faith Trek/EDGE: Mon, 7/23 ~ Thurs, 8/2

PLEASE NOTE:  We have not yet begun accepting registrations for these programs. We are publishing the dates so that families can begin making summer plans and scheduling vacations, camps, daycare, etc. Registration information will be announced via the bulletin and parish website.

SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  Full-time, committed volunteers are a key component to the success of our Summer R.E. Programs. If you are interested in sharing your time and talent with the youth of our parish, please contact the Religious Ed Office to discuss our volunteer opportunities (603-888-0608 or email).

SUMMER RELIGIOUS ED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!

We are looking NOW for FULL-TIME, COMMITTED volunteers
to help staff our SUMMER R.E. Programs. 

AS ALWAYS, CHILDREN OF FULL-TIME VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE
                         FIRST CHOICE FOR PLACEMENT IN THE PROGRAM!!


These are opportunities for any confirmed Catholic, young or not-so-young, to share their faith with the youth of our Parish.  All instructional tools are provided including clearly defined lesson plans and any additional support you need. No degree or prior experience is required, just a love of faith and an aspiration to make a difference.

If you are interested in helping, or if you would just like a little more information, please contact the R.E. Office at 888.0608 or email us through the parish contact form.
 

Introducing The New Roman Missal

PART 3:  The weekend of October 8 & 9, Fr. Eric spoke again at all of the weekend Masses to provide a little more insight into the new Roman Missal.

Click here to view a copy of Fr. Eric's Oct. 8/9 talk

PART 2:  The Sept. 18th bulletin included the 2nd in a series of bulletin inserts regarding the New Roman Missal.  This insert provides answers to 10 frequently asked questions. 

Click here to view a copy of the 09/18/11 bulletin insert entitled "Ten Questions on the Roman Missal" 

PART 1:  The weekend of July 16 & 17, Fr. Eric spoke at all of the weekend Masses to introduce the new Roman Missal. The new missal will become effective on Sunday, November 27, 2011 with the First Sunday of Advent and will contain significant changes to the Mass.

In his talk, Fr. Eric described some of the changes, provided a historical perspective on why the changes are occuring and assured the community that we will be given plenty of resources to help us understand, adjust to and embrace these changes.

Click here to view a copy of Fr. Eric's Jul. 16/17 talk.

Click here to view a copy of the 07/31/11 bulletin insert entitled "Embracing Change in the Liturgy"

Additional information is available on United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website (Click here).

Homilies

Sept. 11, 2011 (Fr. Rick) ~ Click here to view a copy.

July 17, 2011 (Fr. Eric) ~ Click here to view a copy.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

If you would like to become more involved in our parish community, consider volunteering for one of the follwing opportunities ...

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:  We are always looking for teen and adult volunteers to assist with our various Religious Education programs throughout the year.  If you are interested in working with our children in any capacity, please contact the Religious Ed Office at 603-888-0608 or via email.

LIFE TEEN YOUTH MINISTRY:  We are in need of individuals to help coordinate and assist with our Sunday evening Life Nights.  You can help as a member of our Educational core or becoming a "behind the scenes" member of our Prayer Team.  For more infomation, please contact Carmen, our Life Teen Youth Minister at 603-888-0608 x228 or via email.

MEALS MINISTRY:  The Meals Ministry is a group of talented cooks who share their gift by providing meals for our parish priests. We are always in need of additional volunteers!!  If you have a joy for cooking and would like to help (or perhaps would just like a little more information), please contact the Parish Office via email or at 603-888-0321.

ARTS & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: We are currently in need of several individuals to serve on our Arts & Environment committee. As a member of this committee, you would assist with the set-up and take-down of the Church environment for all special events throughout the year. This includes the liturgical seasons of Advent/Christmas, Lent and Easter, as well as other special events like First Communion, Confirmation and All Souls. For more information or to volunteer please contact the Parish Office at 603-888-0321 or via email.

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY:  We're looking for people who are willing to be part of a Bereavement Reception Ministry. The Bereavement Reception Ministry will be organizing receptions in the Gathering Hall following funerals at ICC, as a service to grieving families.  You don't necessarily have to be available at a moments notice to serve at a funeral -- Your role may be donating and preparing food from home and dropping it off at the gathering hall at ICC.  We are hoping to gather enough volunteers together that we will have roles covered and only need to call on people a few times a year.  If you are interested in more information please email the bereavement committe.

MASS MINISTRIES:  We are always in need of additional volunteers to assist at our weekend Masses as Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Altar Servers.  If you are interested in pursing any one of these opportunities, more information is provided in the Worship section of our website (click here to navigate to that page) or by contacting the Parish Office via email or at 603-888-0321.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION COUPLES:  Immaculate Conception Parish is looking for committed couples, who have been married for at least 3 years, to assist in the marriage preparation process. This volunteer opportunity would involve meeting with engaged couples to review their individual FOCCUS results.  FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication and Study) is an internationally used tool designed to provide engaged couples and those working with them, a personalized profile of what to “focus” on in their marriage preparation process. It is both a starting place for couple discussion and a map of what issues need time and attention, or problem solving.  All couples involved in this ministry are required to attend a one time training session. If you would like to explore this opportunity or would just like more information, please contact the Parish Office at 603-888-0321 or via email.