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Posted by Peg O'Donnell
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“Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but according to his own design and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before ... Read More »
First Sunday of Lent
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“For if by the transgression of the one, death came to reign through that one, how much more will those who receive the abundance grace and of the gift of justification, come to reign in life through the one Jesus Christ. In conclusion, just as through one transgression condemnation ... Read More »
Dear Brothers and Sisters
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Since the announcement of the closing of Immaculate Conception School at the end of this school year, concerns and questions regarding the future of our school building have been raised. While that building is in need of maintenance and repair, parishioners are “spot on” ... Read More »
Letter from Father Jim
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
There are a number of rumors circulating in the parish in the wake of the announcement that our cherished school will complete its 93-year mission at the end of this school year. These rumors seem to be emerging from understandable anxiety over what our ... Read More »
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“I came to you in weakness and fear and much trembling, and my message and my proclamation were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of Spirit and power, so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God….You are ... Read More »
Letter from Fr. Jim and the Parish Pastoral Council
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
November 17, 2019
Dear Parishioners,
We, the duly elected and appointed members of your Immaculate Conception/Saint Jude Parish Pastoral Council are responsible for assisting our Pastor in sustaining and growing our Parish Community. As good stewards to you, and faithful followers of God, we need to share information ... Read More »
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“You have mercy on all, because you can do all things. You overlook people’s sins that they may repent. For you love all things that are and loathe nothing that you have made; for what you hated, you would not have fashioned. Therefore you rebuke offenders, warn them, ... Read More »
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“The Lord is a God of justice, who knows no favorites. Though not unduly partial to the weak, yet he hears the cry of the oppressed. The Lord is not deaf to the wail of the orphan, nor to the widow when she pours out her complaint. The ... Read More »
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“Remain faithful to what you have learned, because you know from whom you have learned it, and from infancy, you have known the sacred scriptures, which are capable of giving you wisdom for salvation through faith in Jesus. All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for ... Read More »
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, is a descendant of David: such is my gospel, for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the Word of God is not chained. Thus I bear with everything for the sake of those who ... Read More »