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As a parish, we have the opportunity to continue to grow in our Faith through an on-line program called "FORMED".  Information about this program was sent to you previously for your review.  The cost to the parish is $1,900 and would be available to all parishioners.  The program includes videos, movies, and other materials for the whole family.  We want to be "good stewards" of our parish resources which have been given so generously by many of you.  If there is enough interest among parishioners for this program, we would be more than happy to subscribe to it.  If there i...

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Publishers are responding to COVID-19 by providing free curriculum material for families to use at home! Please click on the link below for more information.

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The current situation we are in is hitting people hard in many different ways, even financially.  We all need to be careful with our resources during this period of uncertainty and to use them wisely and prudently.  If at all possible, I do ask that you prayerfully consider continuing to make your offering to the parish in whatever way that you can.  We appreciate any financial support and assistance you can share with the parish during this most difficult time.  Even though Mass is not being celebrated on the weekend, you can mail your contribution to the parish office or drop it off in person.  I...

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In this time of emergency for humanity, the Holy Father Francis invites Catholics from all over the world to join spiritually in prayer with him on Friday March 27th at 18.00. [12 noon, local time] The ceremony will consist in readings from the Scriptures, prayers of supplication, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; and will conclude with Pope Francis giving the Urbi et orbi Blessing, with the possibility of gaining a plenary indulgence for all those who listen to it live through the various forms of communication. All those who spiritually join this moment of prayer throug...

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For the foreseeable future, Bishop Rice will celebrate the following liturgical events at Immaculate Conception Parish in Springfield: *   An All-School Mass will be live-streamed this Friday, March 27, at 8:30 a.m.  *   Stations of the Cross will be live-streamed this Friday, March 27, at 3:00 p.m.  *   Mass will be live-streamed this Sunday, March 29, at 9:00 a.m.   Note to Principals:  Instructions for joining these liturgical events- * Go to the Immaculate Conception website at https://www.ic-parish.org  * Scrol...

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Missouri Catholic Conference's newsletter for March/April 2020 is now available for you to review.  Information about the 2020 Census and Coronovirus is contained.  You can find it at this link:  https://mocatholic.org/sites/missouricc/files/uploads/documents/march_april_gn_20.pdf  

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St. Mary's in Cape Girardeau will be live streaming their daily 8 AM weekday Masses and next Sunday’s 8:30 AM Mass on their Facebook page:  stmarycathedralcapegirardeau.    They also have stations of the Cross video narrated by Fr. Allan for adults  https://youtu.be/3bI903yFiqI    and one for children. https://youtu.be/gIOvrK2jPEg   as well as Perpetual Help Devotion https://youtu.be/TBHa48D5Fhw Everyone is welcome to join in.

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Perfect Contrition and Spiritual Communion What to do if you cannot go to Confession or Holy Communion due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. If you have to self-isolate or are quarantined due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, it is unlikely that you will be able to receive the sacraments as normal.  In these circumstances, there are devotions through which you can receive absolution for your sins, (under certain conditions), and the consolation of Eucharistic grace. These devotions are officially encouraged by the Church and have been practiced by saints. How to make an Act of Perfect Contrition Through an act...

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For those of you who have scheduled Masses to be said for your loved ones, Kay will be rescheduling them once our regular Mass times resume.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kay Tetley at the Parish Office at 471-2447.

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  March 19, 2020     Dear Catechetical Leaders and Youth Ministry Leaders,   I am sure many of you are struggling with the quickly changing reality we are living in right now. Admittedly, I am greatly saddened by the restrictions we face in going to Mass and in ministering with others. Please know that we are with you all in prayer and we will still be here to support you in any way we can!   As I have shared in our Facebook groups for Catechists and Youth Leaders, now is NOT the time to abandon the children and families with whom we minister! Many of them are experienc...

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St. Mary's will air Sunday Mass on the radio from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Tune in to 960 AM (KZIM) or 1400 AM (KSIM)   

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The current situation we are in is hitting people hard in many different ways, even financially.  We all need to be careful with our resources during this period of uncertainty and to use them wisely and prudently.  If at all possible, I do ask that you prayerfully consider continuing to make your offering to the parish in whatever way that you can.  We appreciate any financial support and assistance you can share with the parish during this most difficult time.  Even though Mass is not being celebrated on the weekend, you can mail your contribution to the parish office or drop it off in person.  I...

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If you are interested in watching Mass online, the following link is useful in finding a Mass being said any hour of the day worldwide.   mass-online.org  

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SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE PARISH DURING THIS TIME OF CRISIS   As many of you know, Bishop Rice has sent a letter to us regarding the public celebration of Mass and other liturgical celebrations/devotions.  These precautionary measures will hopefully be for the benefit of everyone's health and well-being.  At the same time, we know that we must also take care of the spiritual needs of our souls during this time of confusion and crisis.  I hope to make myself available to you in whatever way possible.  Based on the requests and decisions of Bishop Rice and in consultation with him, I would lik...

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Our weekly Bible Study has resumed on Thursdays at 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm in the St. Joseph Meeting Room.  We will be using "Catholic Mysticism and the Beautiful Life of Grace" as the focus of our study.  This is a weekly series offered by Matthew Leonard of nextlevelcatholicacademy.com.  If the parish office has your email, you will also be notified about this series which is offered FREE OF CHARGE to stream beginning February 26.  A limited number of workbooks have been purchased which MAY be used to accompany these episodes regardless if you participate with the group at the parish or in ...

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The Knights of Columbus are hosting their annual Fish Fry on Friday, April 3, serving from 11:00 am—1:00 pm and 4:00—7:00 pm.  Tickets are available for purchase from any Knight or in the Parish Office.  Mark your calendars and plan to enjoy a great meal!

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The Annual "Bishop's Walk For Catholic Charities" will held in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, April 4, at the Notre Dame High School Track.  Check-in begins at 9:30 am with the walk beginning at 10:00 am.  Lunch will be provided as well as an Easter Egg Hunt.  The cost is $25 for an individual OR $60 for a family.  For more information, please see the flier posted on the vestibule bulletin board.  All proceeds help support the work and ministry of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri!

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If you would like to make a donation to help purchase Easter Flowers for the church, please use the envelope included with your regular offertory envelopes.  If you do not have or use the weekly offering envelopes, please enclose your donation in an envelope marked "Easter Flowers" and include your name and the name of the person being remembered/honored by your donation and place the envelope in the collection basket at Mass.  Thanks!

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession is available on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30-5:00 pm as well as on Saturday from 3:00-3:45 pm.  Confession will also be available on Monday, March 16, from 4:00-5:00 pm.  You may also schedule a time with Father David that is convenient for you. Consider making use of this Sacrament as part of your spiritual preparations for Easter! UPDATE:  Please read about Reconciliation in the News entitled "Spiritual Needs of the Parish During This Time of Crisis.

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Please note that the Stations of the Cross will be offered every Friday during Lent at 2:30 pm. The school children will join us for this Lenten Devotion when school is in session. We will also pray the Stations of the Cross at 6:30 pm on Friday (March 6 & 20 and on April 3). Consider making this beautiful devotion commemorating our Lord's Passion part of your Lenten spiritual practices! UPDATE:  Please read about Stations of the Cross in the News entitled "Spiritual Needs of the Parish During This Time of Crisis."

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Camp Re-NEW-All, our diocesan summer camp, is still accepting applications for campers going into 5-9th grades. Visit www.DioSCG.org for more information and to fill out an application. For questions about availability, contact Katie Newton at The Catholic Center (417) 866-0841 or email knewton@dioscg.org.

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