From Fr. Jim …The Baptism of the Lord

Today we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, the last Sunday of the Christmas Season and the first Sunday of ordinary time. Remember your own baptism. Take time to celebrate your baptism and that of anyone with whom you live. We reprint this prayer that can help you to do that:

1. Light your Baptismal Candle and that of anyone in your household.

2. Sing:  Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit.Marked with the sign of Christ our

King.Born of one Father, we are God’s

children,Joyfully now God’s praise we sing.

3. Make the Sign of the Cross on each other’s foreheadlike the Priest or Deacon did when you were

baptized.4. Read today’s Gospel: Luke 3:15-225. Renew your Baptismal Promises:

Leader:Do you believe in God, the Father almighty,

Creator of heaven and earth? All: I DO.

Leader:Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,who was born of the Virgin Mary,suffered death and was buried,rose again from the deadand is seated at the right hand of the Father? All: I DO.

Leader:Do you believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy Catholic Church, the

communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,and life everlasting? All: I DO.

Leader:This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church.

We are proud to profess it in Christ Jesus, our Lord.

All: Amen.6. Sing the Opening Song again and then blow out your

candles.

The Year of Mercy

Pope Francis Year of Mercy Quote of the Week:

We celebrate the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord this weekend. Pope Francis proclaimed: “It is important to keep this desire [for God] alive, this longing to behold the Lord and to experience Him, to experience his love, to experience his mercy! If one ceases to thirst for the living God, faith is in danger of becoming a habit, it risks being extinguished, like a fire that is not fed. It risks becoming “rancid,” meaningless.” (Address, Meeting with Catechumens, November 23, 2013) Reflect on these words so that the faith that was given us in our own Baptism does not become rancid or meaningless, no, be set on fire anew!

January 11, 2016 8:30 AM Philomenia Mezzitelli

January 12, 2016 8:30 AM Derrick Lowe

January 13, 2016 - St. Hilary, Bishop and Dr. of the Church

8:30 AM Salvadore Panes

January 14, 2016 8:30 AM Ola Levgers

January 15, 20169:00 AM SJ Mike Whitlock

January 16, 2016 8:30 AM Lucia and Joseph Nguyen, John Anetto, and all the souls in purgatory5:00 PM Brian Lilly

January 17, 2016 - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time7:00 AM Edward Fischer, Sr.8:30 AM People of the Parish9:00 AM SJ Nancy Brune10:15 AM Teresa Sposato12:00 PM Derrick Lowe

Offertory January 3, 2016 Fiscal BudgetImmaculate Conception $9,344.42 $7,949.60St. Jude’s $1,887.25 $1,747.60Online $2,284.50 $2,008.00

$13,516.17 $11,705.202015-2016 Fiscal YTD (Offertory Deficit ) $9,839.89Christmas Offering: $25,359.72

$25,670.00Building Maintenance Fund:

Collected $255,026.09

Expenses $237,526.94

Balance $ 15,457.09

Parish Community NewsWe extend a warm welcome to our new parishioners:

Dr. and Mrs. DoyleMs. Emily Leach and sons

Miss Melissa RunskeTSgt and Mrs. VasquezMrs. Susan Woodward

We extend our condolences and prayers to the families of those who have recently died:

Mrs. Alma DiPaolaMrs. Joan Kepler

Saint Jude is requesting volunteersVolunteers are needed to help take down Christmas decorations at Saint Jude church following 9:00 Mass today, Sunday, January 10th. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Liturgy

Readings for Next Week:SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 Isaiah prophesizes that Jerusalem will again be held in high esteem by God. He states that all nations will witness its glory. He compares a groom's joy toward his bride to the joy that God will feel toward Jerusalem.

Second Reading: I Corinthians 12:4-11 Paul discusses the different gifts and talents bestowed upon different individuals. He explains that each individual receives various talents so that everyone can contribute something to society.

Gospel: John 2:1-11Jesus and Mary attended a wedding where Mary informed Jesus that there was no more wine. At first he said it did not concern him, but then he turned several jugs of water into wine. His disciples were also present, and believed in him more strongly after they witnessed the first sign of glory he revealed to them.

This Week’s Calendar

Sunday, January 108:20 AM Confessions – SJ8:30 AM Rel Ed - S/PC8:30 AM RCIA Dismissal11:15 AM Parish Coffee - IC1:30 PM Baptisms - IC6:00 PM High School Gathering – PC67:00 PM Confirmation - PC3/PCL

Monday, January 119:00 AM Novena – Ch6:30 PM Acts of Apostles - PC8:00 PM AA - caf

Tuesday, January 129:00 AM Holy Hour – Ch9:15 AM Acts of Apostles - PC6:30 PM Handbell Rehearsal7:30 PM Contemporary Rehearsal

Wednesday, January 13

9:00 AM Rosary Crusade/St. Jude Novena – Ch9:30 AM Cantor Rehearsal – IC1:00 PM Leisure Club - PC3:45 PM Children’s Choir - PC46:00 PM Rel Ed - S/PC8:15 PM K of C - PC

Thursday, January 149:00 AM Rosary Crusade - CH10:00 AM Adult Ed Committee - PC11:00 AM Calvert Liturgy6:30 PM Cantor Rehearsal - IC6:30 PM Cub Scouts - caf6:45 PM Boy Scouts - PC7:00 PM RCIA - PC7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal - IC

Friday, January 159:00 AM Rosary Crusade – Ch

Saturday, January 169:00 AM Rosary Crusade – Ch4:15 PM Confessions7:00 PM NA – Caf

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) RCIA is the process by which baptized Christians and those who are not baptized become members of the Catholic Church. It is also the process by which baptized Catholics who never received the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation receive those sacraments. Do you feel God calling you to have a deeper relationship with Him? Call the Parish Office at 410-398-1100 to learn more about this process.

Retreat for All Parish Volunteers and Ministers:

Save the Date!We will be holding a morning of reflection on Saturday, January 23 for all parish volunteers and

ministers. The retreat morning will be held at St. Jude’s Mission from 9:30am until noon. The focus of the retreat is to join in prayer and reflection on the ways our efforts to serve our parish community in turn strengthen us. The retreat is open to all volunteers and ministers in our parish family. An illustrative (but not exhaustive) list of those invited include: liturgical ministers, choir members, cantors, collection counters, musicians, catechists in any of our many programs (e.g. Religious Ed., RCIA, home school), liturgy committee, cemetery committee, Rosary and Adoration, fund raising committees, Right to Life, Outreach and shelter volunteers, ICS faculty and staff, coaches and volunteers with CYM, Knights of Columbus, Parish Council, Finance Council, and anyone else involved in sharing the ministry of our parish. Please join in the prayer, learning and refreshments. We ask that you call the parish office with your confirmation so we can properly prepare. Speak with either Kathleen or Diane at 410-398-1100.

Daily Mass Readings for this week:The Baptism of the Lord

SundayIs 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ti 2:11-14, 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

Monday1 Sm 1:1-8; Mk 1:14-20

Tuesday1 Sm 1:9-20; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20, Mk 1:29-39

Thursday1 Sm 4:1-11; Mk 1:40-45

Friday1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Mk 2:1-12

Saturday1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1a; Mk 2:13-17

Faith FormationImmaculate Conception

School NewsHappy New Year! Students and staff came back this week with stories about their vacations filled with fun, family, friends, and some travel. It was nice to have the busy activity back in the building. This week, we shared in the parish activity of Adoration. We will be studying the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree from Luke’s Gospel. We must fertilize and nourish something if it is to grow. Nothing could be more true of our faith. This month will be a busy one, and next week is just the start. On Tuesday, our middle school students will participate in a special assembly, and then Thursday our 4th graders will host their Special Persons’ Lunch. On Friday, students have a half day. Aftercare will be provided as usual.Catholic Schools Week is just around the corner. To kick it off, January 31 will be our annual Waffles & Raffles. The theme this year is Minions! Please join us after Mass that day for breakfast, raffles, silent auction items, and a celebration of community. We will hold our Open House on Monday, February 1 from 8:30 to 11:00. We will hold other activities during the week, and then cap it off with a trip to the DE 87ers basketball game on Friday evening! We will publish a complete list for the week soon.If you have any questions about the school, or if you would like to set up a tour, please contact the school office at 410-398-2636. Applications for enrollment for new students for the 2016-2017

school year will be available beginning February 1.

Faith Formation Religious Education & SacramentsReligion Classes today Sunday, Jan. 10th for Gr. K-8 at 8:30am. Religion Classes this Wednesday, Jan. 13th at 6:15pmFirst Communion Program:Mark Your Calendar! Parent Orientation Meeting for First Communion will be held on Monday, Jan. 25th at 6:30pm in church. Letters have been mailed to all families containing the choices being offered this year for First Communion Celebrations. Volunteers Needed!We have an on-going need for catechists and assistants. Substitutes are needed periodically throughout the year. If you can lead or assist with a class occasionally or regularly, we want to hear from you! Please contact the Faith Formation office at re@iccparish.org or 410 392 3551. Thank you!

Youth Ministry & ConfirmationPlease visit the parish web site at www.iccparish.org. See the News, Faith Formation and Ministries pages for more detailed information on YM events and opportunities. To contact the YM office, call 410 392 3551 or email youthministry@iccparish.org. High School & older Weekly Gatherings Students in grades 9-12 and college-age young adults are welcome to join our Sunday

gatherings in the Parish Center from 6-8 PM. No RSVP needed. Drop-ins welcome. Parents: Please donate some soda in cans or small water bottles for our teens on Sunday nights. ThanksJanuary 10 – 6-8 PM gathering.January 17 – No gathering (retreat weekend)High School Retreat at Charter Hall Retreat House January 15-17. All 9-12 grade students are welcome to attend. Space is limited, so please sign up soon. Please email youthministry@iccparish.org or call 443 350 4627 to sign up. See “latest parish downloads” on our parish website for the flyer and consent form. Service HoursIf ever you are in need of service hours, or if you’ve just been blessed with a servant heart, please scroll through the pictures on the parish website home page at www.iccparish.org. Click on “Service Opportunities” and see the contact person listed for each opportunity.

Confirmation 2016 Important DatesFebruary 6, 2016 – Confirmation Retreat April 22, 2016 – Rehearsal for Candidates & Sponsors 6:30 PM in Immaculate Conception ChurchApril 23, 2016 – Confirmation and Mass 1:30 PM at Immaculate Conception Church

Adult Education Interested in a study group? Several different opportunities are available. Call the Parish Office at (410) 398-1100 to obtain more information.ADULT EDUCATION COMMITTEE MTG:Thursday, January 14th 10am ADULT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS OFFERED:

ACTS. The Spread of the Kingdom The next session will be held this Mon., Jan. 11th at 6:30pm and Tues. Jan. 13th at 9”15am. The Topic : Paul’s First Missionary Journey (Acts 13-14)

AND BIBLE TIMELINE.

The next session will be on Thursday, Jan. 21st at 9:15am. The Topic: Egypt and Exodus Pt. 2 (Exodus 19-40)

Weekly Family Video ReflectionEvery Wednesday a video link and reflection question will be posted on the Strong Catholic Families Facebook page for families to watch, reflect, and discuss. This Facebook page is updated daily with articles, resources, videos and family-related information aimed at Catholic parents. For more family friendly resources, visit www.strongcatholicfamilies.org

Social ConcernsOUTREACH – We are so very grateful to all those who continue to support this essential ministry; both materially and with their prayers. We are still in need of nonparishable food. Please consider making a donation of food or money to those in our community who are less fortunate. Outreach is also asking for volunteers to come in and help. Volunteers must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting. Please call Dotty Fritz at 410-398-2110.

Rotating Shelter - Volunteers are needed to oversee the Emergency Rotating Shelter for the homeless during the week of March 14-21, 2016. There will be a meeting for the volunteer sign up on January 13th at 7:00pm. If you have any questions, or would like to join please contact Bill and Carol Dale, 410-287-9548 or email at dales7@comcast.net. Additionally, the collection today, January 10th will be for the rotating shelter. Please consider helping out the members of your community in need. Thank you and God Bless!

Parish and Family Life

Parish Coffee: Please join us today, Sunday, January. 10th after the 10:15 Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Enjoy Parish Coffee in the school cafeteria. Hope to see you there!

Parish Events / Information

We extend our gratitude to all those who donated Christmas Flowers to our parish in memory of a loved

one:Mr. Wilfred Adams, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Baczkowski,

Mrs. Theresa Benoit, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Bensley, Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Berg, Mr. Thomas Bodilly, Mr. & Mrs. Justino Bonilla, Mr. & Mrs. James Bowers,Ms. Rose Brown, Mr. William L. Brueckman,

Mr. & Mrs. Willard G. Bryan, Mr. & Mrs. William Caldwell,Mr. & Mrs. Reinald Canaday, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Carreras,Mr. & Mrs. James Casey, Mr. & Mrs. William A. Cassidy,Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Catterton, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Charshee Jr.,Mr. & Mrs. William Chase, Mr. Philip Chicosky, Ms. Catherine Coleman, Mrs. Emily Czarnecki, Mr. & Mrs. James Davis, Mrs. Teresa D’Azevedo, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard De Marinis, Mrs. Shirley Discher, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ditommaso, Mrs. Anna M. Dodson-Collins, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dorsett, Ms. Karen Dryer, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Dubas Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Dvorak, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth P. Dvorak, Mr. & Mrs. Keith Eurenius, Ms. Catherine Anne Farrell, Mrs. Paula Fasano, Mr. & Mrs. Mahlon Fegley, Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Feril, Mr. & Mrs. James Fortune, Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Galyen, Dr. & Mrs. Mark Gladnick, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Gomoll, Mr. & Mrs. Todd Goodale, Mrs. Sophie Gottemoller, Mr. John Gossick, Mrs. Jane Graham,Mr. & Mrs. William Green, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Guns,Mr. & Mrs. Richard Guttendorf Mr. & Mrs. J. Daniel Handley, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Hanyok, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Henze, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hicks, Mr. & Mrs. Roy Hilferty, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Idec, Mr. & Mrs. William Johnson, Mrs. Helen Johnston,Mrs. Mary Jones, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jusiewicz, Mr. & Mrs. William Keegan, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kelly, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Kennard, Mr. Irwin Kingsbury, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kline, Mr. Albert Krasman, Mr. & Mrs. Pierre Le Boeuf, Ms. Patricia M. Little, Mr. & Mrs. John Long, Mr. & Mrs. John Lucatamo Jr., Mrs. Joanne Lunness, Mrs. Teresa Lusby, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Maccari, Mrs. Patricia Madary, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Magaw, Mrs. Mary A. Maloney, Mr. & Mrs. Jose Marrero, Ms. Christine Mastrangelo, Mr. & Mrs. Italo Mazza, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel McCafferty, Ms. Mary E. McDowell, Mr. & Mrs. David McGrath, Mrs. Janet McMahon, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McMaster, Mr. & Mrs. Conrado S. Mendoza, Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Moore, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Muldoon, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mulkern, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Norman, Mr. & Mrs. C. Wayne Norman, Mr. & Mrs. David Obarski, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Paris, Mr. & Mrs. Gerado Perez, Mr. & Mrs. Thelma J. Reardon, Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Riggins,Mr. & Mrs. Danilo F. Sanchez, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Saxon, Mrs. Maryrose Schall,

Ms. Jean Schedler, Mrs. Darlene Schmit, Capt. & Mrs. Edward S. Schwizer, Mrs. Maureen Seador, Mrs. Elizabeth Sentman, Mr. Michael Skozypic, Mr. & Mrs. Francis Slavin, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Smith, Mr. Willett Smith, Mrs. Bernadette Sniadowski, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Sposato, Mr. & Mrs. William Stafford, Ms. Elizabeth Storm, Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Suppe, Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Thomey, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Turner, Mr. & Mrs. Jule Vaccarini, Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Whelan, Mr. & Mrs. Christopher White, Mr. & Mrs. Brand Whitlock, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Wilshire, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Winward, Mrs. Patricia A. Yanchulis, Mr. & Mrs. Narcy Zionkowski

BOOK STUDYA new book study will begin on January 19. The book will be Silent Compassion by Richard Rohr. The study group will be held in the parish center on Tuesday mornings from 9:15 - 11:15 AM. It will be a ten week program. Please call or email Mary Ann Hopkins at 443-553-4604, mah106@verizon.net to register. The price of the book is $11.00.Diocesan Vocations Guild is open to Catholics from within or with ties to the Diocese of Wilmington. Members pray for an increase in priestly and religious vocations, the success of priestly and religious ministry in the diocese and participate in a variety of programs to promote and affirm vocations to the priesthood and religious life.  To join the Diocesan Vocations Guild or for more information, contact Mary Ann Peirson at 302-573-3113 or mpeirson@cdow.org or visit cdow.org/dvg.

Adoration for Vocations is usually held the first Sunday of each month in the Immaculate Conception Chapel. The next Adoration for Vocations will be held Sunday, February 7th from 1:30– 6:00 PM. Take this opportunity to spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and to pray for priestly and religious vocations. Benediction begins at 5:30 PM.

Holy Hour for Vocations During your winter break, Bishop Malooly invites you to join a gathering of prayer and fellowship for Youth and Young Adults to support one another in the Vocations of Priesthood, Diaconate, Religious Life, Marriage and Single Life to build up the family and the Church. Please join Friday, January 15, 2016 at 7:00 PM. St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church, 10 Old Church Road, Greenville, DE 19807. Hosted by the Office for Priestly and Religious Vocations, Fr. Norm Carroll. For more information, please call 302-573-3113 or email vocations@cdow.org.

Community Events / Information

Knights of ColumbusBishop Becker Council 2427

443-616-5370 www.kofc2427.org

Meetings:  2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Meetings are held at the

McGlynn Parish Center.Membership Information: call 443-616-5370

Catholic Calendars are available at the entrances of our churches. A word of appreciation to the sponsor of our parish calendars! Please patronize our advertisers in this bulletin and the Parish Directory that was mailed to you. All of our sponsors make contributions to our parish and many of them are parishioners who deserve our support. Thank you one and all!

Help out St Elizabeth High School! Café Napoli Day is Wednesday, January 27! Dine in or take out all day at Café Napoli on Kirkwood Highway and mention that you are dining for the Michael Ryan Fitzpatrick Scholarship Fund. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to St. Elizabeth High School. The event is being sponsored by the Fitzpatrick Family in Michael’s memory on his thirty-second birthday. Michael graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in 2002. Check out the restaurant website at www.cafenapolidelaware.com.  or call 302-999-7533. St. E and the Fitzpatrick Family appreciate your support.

Catholic Charities Needs Help to Warm Up Winter!As temperatures start to decline, Catholic Charities is preparing to help our community by collecting new and "gently used" blankets and other bedding, coats, hats, and gloves now through the end of January 2016. Donors can bring their coats, blankets, etc. to Marydale Retirement Village 135 Jeandell Drive, Newark, DE 19713. For more information please call, 302-368-2784.

Did you know?! Saint Genevieve is the Patron Saint of Paris! Saint Genevieves was a strong, courageous woman who saved Paris on more than one occasion. For example, when Attila the Hun was invading, Genevieve persuaded the people to repent, fast, and pray rather than flee the city. Upon hearing the vast number of people, the barbarian changed his course and the city was saved! In November 2015 there were multiple attacks on Paris. There are still ways YOU can help those in need in Paris, France. The French Red Cross is accepting donations at https://www.ammado.com/nonprofit/crf.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN: Our next Community Kitchen is on Friday, January 29th at the Elkton Presbyterian Church at noontime. We make and serve sandwiches, homemade soup, fruit, and dessert to anyone needing a good hearty meal. If you would like to help by providing ready-made sandwiches, and/or can help serve or clean up, we would love to have you join us! Please contact Joyce Speakman at 610-597-3135 or Kathy Chamberlin at 410-398-7299 to volunteer or for more information. We also would be glad to receive cash donations. If donating a check, please make it out to Immaculate Conception Church, and write Community Kitchen in the memo section. Please consider sparing a couple of hours for this very worthwhile cause.

Cecil County Pregnancy Center is dedicated to helping mothers and babies in Cecil County before and after birth. The Center relies entirely on donations. Our parish will sponsor a Baby Bottle campaign to support the Center on the weekend of January 16/17. Empty bottles will be provided in the vestibules of the Church that weekend. Please consider picking one up after Mass. After 3 weeks, please return it to the Church on February 6/7 with loose change, dollar bills, or a check. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.