• Ashley DeCarlo
• Patrick & Lois Slater
• Ernesto & Laima Jaritz & family
• Gary & Mary Ellen McGlashing
• Craig & Cathi Havermann & family
• Zachary & Johanna Stout
• Tony Philips & Anne Jewell
• Bette Ekland
• Manuel & Megan Fernandez
• Donna Craft
• Linda Svoboda
• Michael and Angela Llanos & family
• Julie Naughton
• Mary Votroubek
• Craig & Susan Byers
• Paul & Janet Montover
• Andy Behounek
• Maggie Hall
• Carolyn Wright
• Adam & Margaret Groves
• Susie Harford
  
• David & Mary Fielder
• Mitch and Janet Pickering & family
• Nathan Pickering
• Jose and Graciela Perez & family
• Kim Smith
• Mary Rubocki
• Neal & Dawn Feltman & family
• Virgil & Patricia Schmidt
• Dane & Shannon Clark
• Sue Ryan
• Shirley McCloy
  
• Matthew & Elizabeth Terrill & family
• Sue Ryan
• Shirley McCloy
• Barbara Kohl
• Sarajean Henry
• Brad & Sara Thiel
• Daniel & Bridget Riedell & family
  

                                                                                                 

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The 2011 Online Advent Calendar

QUEST JANUARY 28-29

LA SALLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

What is Quest? Quest is an overnight retreat for freshmen and sophomore students.
It’s a chance to get away from the regular routine, meet new people,
talk about important life and faith issues and, of course, have fun!

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Metro Catholic Outreach is a collaborative project of the 11 Catholic Parishes of the Cedar Rapids Metro area. This outreach will provide a food pantry, call center for referrals and assistance and emergency financial assistance to those in need in our area. For further information, see the following links, or contact Dave Martin DBQ033YM@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us or 362-8061 ext 202) - Metro Catholic Outreach Overview - Outreach Volunteer Registration Form

Bible Study in January 2012 James, Pearls for Wise Living   James, Pearls for Wise Living, is a Catholic Bible study that offers “pearls for wise living” by applying the wisdom of James to the present day. James, as one of the most practical books of the Bible, is a collection of teachings on issues faced by ordinary Christians in everyday life. For anyone who has struggled to live a truly Christian life, James offers a wealth of practical solutions for handling and even sanctifying everyday circumstances. Join us in a 10-week bible study on the book of James at St. Wenceslaus and Immaculate Conception churches, beginning on January 22, 2012.        The registration deadline is Thursday, December 22, 2011, and space is limited.

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Parish  family outing at Bloomsbury Farm
October 16




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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST
CONFIRMANDI

Madalyn Adams Madison Blietz Cristal Boeding Marin Bredl Ben Buehler Ethan Divis Nicholas Drahozal Jonah Elliff Amanda Ely William Erger Eileen Fagan Danielle Gallet Diana Garcia Francisco Garcia Bryce Grimm Nichole Hagemann Jasmine Hill Christopher Hoang

Joshua Iiams Brennan Kelly Tyler Le Megan Lynch Taylor Malloy Jacob Meyer Amie Mooney Sydney Pardonek Kirsten Peterson Kaitlyn Pitlik Jotham Polashek Maria Shanley Tommy Snow Colleen Taylor Adam VanderVaart Kathie Wampole Bryanna Willger

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FALL FAMILY FIESTA--Sept. 18

       

     

   


 

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‎What: 9/11: Remember, Reflect, & Respect

Presented by the Inter-Religious Council of Linn County & Cedar Rapids Police & Fire

When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011

Where: Vets Memorial Baseball Stadium in Cedar Rapids

Cost: FREE and open to the public

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FALL FAMILY FIESTA
Sept. 18, from 1 – 5 p.m.
 Squaw Creek Park
(Prairie Oak Lodge), Marion

Immaculate Conception Church invites you to celebrate their
First Annual Fall Family Fiesta
.
There will be games for the children to play,
Face painting, Mexican food for sale, Fashion parade of regional
native costumes of Latin America, dancing, singing and so much more.
Join us for an afternoon of fun.

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ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Sunday, August 14

Fr. Podhajsky would like to thank all who helped in any way to make this year’s Ice Cream Social such a success, either by helping at the social or donating one of the delicious pies or cakes. We at I.C. especially want to thank John & Connie Fosdick for their organization and planning of the social; Matt Dake and the IC Knights of Columbus for our Maid-rite Style Sandwiches; Cary Cavanaugh, without whom many functions would not come off as well as they do, John McGinnis for the 85 pounds of meat he donated, John McGinnis for the 85 pounds of meat he donated, George & Marie Chalhoub for donating the ice cream & the many, many more that always come forward to do their part.

                  

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Great Opportunity for Catholic Mothers and Daughters

 

Would you like to understand your Catholic Faith better and learn how to explain it to others?
If so, we would like to invite girls ages 6-14 and their mothers to join GRACE Girls
(God’s Revelation And Catholic Evangelization), an exciting new group dedicated to learning
more about the Catholic Faith and sharing it with others. Our monthly sessions will include prayer,
Bible reading, games, music, crafts, and refreshments! To learn more, take one of the brochures
in the Grotto or download it from this. Our first session will be Saturday, September 10; 1 to 3 p.m.
at IC’s Scotus Hall. The registration deadline is September 6. If you have any questions, please call
Kim at 363-9723 or Bridget at 377-1448.

click here for registration form

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ADVENTURELAND TRIP
JUNE 28

 

   

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From our Parish nurses...

IT'S ABOUT OUR KIDS!

Our kids are being targeted by tobacco companies

Dissolvable tobacco products (DTP) have made their way to our area and many are still unaware of their existence or their appeal to youth.  DTP’s are essentially compressed tobacco designed to dissolve in the user’s mouth allowing all of the ingredients to be swallowed.  The perception exists that these products are safe alternatives to cigarettes and may be supported by the argument that there is no medical data showing otherwise.  This is partially true, there is no medical data because these products are so new that their ingredients have not been released and they have not been approved by the FDA.  Nicotine levels of DTP’s can be equal to three cigarettes and given their convenience, the possibility of nicotine poisoning appears to be more likely.  To date, there is already a reported case of poisoning that involved a 3 year old and just one Orb (one of Camel’s DTP’s). In the past, tobacco supporters have used a variety of tactics to confuse, intimidate, and drown out the opposition.  Their arguments have included false or unsubstantiated information, half truths, and irrational “what’s next” statements.  This is occurring in Linn County right now.  Tobacco retailers argue that youth don’t have access to them because they are not 18.  The same law applies to cigarettes, but about 90% of current smokers began as teenagers plus leading researchers believe DTP’s to be more addictive than cigarettes. DTP’s increase their youthful appeal through flavoring, easily concealed, no smoking, and no spitting.  The packaging itself seems to be familiar and attractive to youth as well.  Surveys in Virginia and Utah have shown that youth see these products as mints, gum, or candy.  Additionally, those youth that weren’t currently using tobacco said that they would be willing to try the DTP’s.  Has there ever been a tobacco product more oriented to youth? In Linn County, there have been ordinances proposed intended to protect our youth.  One of these ordinances would make DTP’s unavailable in Linn County.  Almost certainly, the opposition will voice familiar arguments while supporters will state their desire to protect their kids.  In the end, staying up to date on how area youth are affected by tobacco advertising and products will be vital in helping them live life addiction-free. Please email curt.wheeler@linncounty.org or call 892-6920 for more information or to schedule a presentation.

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    R.C.I.A. (Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults)
                        If you know of anyone
                         1) interested in joining the Catholic faith or
                         2)wanting to learn more about the Catholic faith, or
                         3) who would like to be a part of the RCIA team- please contact Dave Martin 362.8061 ext 202

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 21, 22, 23
Scotus Hall 6:30-7:45 pm

Registration forms are available in the grotto

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ADVENTURELAND HERE WE COME!

PARISH LIFE invites you to a day of fun and Adventure, June 28.

                                RSVP:

·                              Option 1:  Reserve Bus ticket along with park ticket by June 13: $30 per person.  Meet at St. Wenceslaus at 7:30 a.m. for 8:00 a.m.                                   departure.  Bus leaves Adventureland at 4:00 p.m. for 6:00 p.m. return.  Children 3 & under: free.

·                              Option 2: Buy your ticket in advance by June 13 for $20, and meet us there at the park entrance by 10:30 a.m.  Children 3 & under: free.

·                                             Both options require tickets purchased in advance by calling Denise at 362-7181 or Naida at 654-6927. 
                                Call and sign up to reserve your tickets today.  Parish Life will provide a sack lunch for all who attend. 

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Veritas Group - May 2011

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Bible Study This October: A Biblical Walk through the Mass There will be some changes in the Mass starting this Advent. If you would like to learn more, you are invited to join us this October for A Biblical Walk through the Mass, which will take you on an exciting tour of the liturgy. Based on the revised translation of the Mass, the study explores the biblical roots of the words and gestures we experience in Mass and explains their profound significance. This intriguing look at the Mass is sure to renew your faith and deepen your devotion to the Eucharist. This five-session study will begin on October 2 and run all five Sundays in October. It will be offered Sunday afternoons at St. Wenceslaus and Sunday evenings at Immaculate Conception. More details are available on the registration form that can be downloaded below.  Teens are also welcome to register! The registration deadline is Friday, September 2, 2011, and space is limited.

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The following young people celebrated the Sacrament of First Communion on May 1

Elizabeth Bagby Elizabeth Barosso Zachary Barrett Juana Barron Marcos Barron Priscilia Basillio Jeremi Bazan Mia Bickal Jackson Burgess Janet Burgos Estafani Flores Griselda Flores Karina Flores Daisy Garcia Juan Garcia Ricardo Garcia Lauren Gorsich Leah Gorsich

Enmanuel Guerrero Annalise HarpJuan Jose Jasso Ignacio Jasso Flores Daniel Juarez Jose Guadalupe Juarez Mary Ann Le Kyle Lewis Nicholas Mathews Hannah MacDougall Isaac Meyer Bianca Phillips Kristy Yohana Reyes Sophia Rodriguez Nichole Stark Jennifer Tecuapetla Joel Vasquez Patrick Wade Liliya Ward

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IT IS WITH GREAT JOY
that we welcome the following who have

 become members of our Catholic Family at Easter Vigil:

Vickie Foth
Carolyn Wright

    

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GOD & GAMES: Hello Young Adults of IC & St Wenceslaus! We are starting a young adult group (ages 21-39) that can meet to talk about God, and have lots of fun together. You’re invited to a fun evening of God, games & fellowship. Fr. Chris Podhajsky will be there so we can stump him with questions and then let the games begin! Snacks & non-alcoholic drinks will be provided (BYOB), Sat., April 16, 7 p.m. in Scotus Hall. Please RSVP if possible (so we can get a rough head count) by emailing Christina Moreland singingdancer@givethx.com or via Facebook. Bring a friend!

                                   MSGR. SCHULTE SCHOLARSHIP for Loras & Clarke Colleges: if you are a member of
                                    Immaculate Conception Parish and will be attending either Loras or Clarke next fall,
                                    you are eligible for this scholarship. Applications must be completed and turned in by
                                    June 15. After that date, the opportunity will be opened to any Catholic student from
                                    Linn County at these colleges.

   

WELCOME MARION MORELAND OUR NEW SECRETARY OF PASTORAL MINISTRIES "I'm originally from California but also lived in Colorado and Japan. We've lived in Iowa a little over 4 years. I've been married to Dana for 26 years and we have three daughters: Christina (21), Catherine (17), and Char-lene (13). We have homeschooled our children from birth. "In addition to volunteer work, I worked as a Lit-urgy Assistant and as a pro-tem Liturgy Director and been involved with areas such as liturgy, environment, RCIA, infant baptism, training altar servers, marriage preparation, ministry to the sick and various other tasks. "I am currently working to obtain my B.S. in Sports and Health Science and hope to complete in that in the next couple of years. When I'm not at church or studying, you can likely find me on a dance floor with my family; square dancing, round dancing or ballroom dancing. I have also worked with a youth and young adult exhibition square dance team and traveled to Ukraine to represent the USA in three international folk dance festivals. "This opportunity is really an answer to unvoiced prayers and I am looking forward to serving Immaculate Conception and St. Wenceslaus parishes."                                                                                                                                    Marion

         

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PARISH LIFE's First Annual Progressive Dinner

             


        


    

Living Every Day With PASSION & PURPOSE         
with Matthew Kelly

One Day Regional Event
Sat Feb 19 9 AM-3PM   
ST PATRICK CHURCH – Iowa City

Seating Limited—purchase your tickets today         
Co-host parish: Immaculate Conception – CR    

                                    Marion Moreland 303-588-8296

For more info visit: www.DynamicCatholic.com