Fr. Mathias, MSFS - Pastor Dennis Cristofaro - Deacon

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH

MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Saturday, August 14 - Vigil Mass

4:00 p.m. †Simone Grams By: husband, Rick

Sunday, August 15 - ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

11:00 a.m. †Renee Granzo+o

By: husband Francis

Monday, August 16 - St. Stephan of Hungary

8:00 a.m. †Justo and †Emma Young

By: Elsie Wagner

Tuesday, August 17 - St. Joan of the Cross

6:30 p.m. †Holy Souls in Purgatory By: Irene Walunya Goodlow

Wednesday, August 18 - St. Louis of Toulouse

8:00 a.m. †Joseph Vogl

By: John & Carol Dimmick

Thursday, August 19 - St. John Eudes

Friday, August 20 - St. Bernard

6:30 p.m. †Dolores Springer

By: Anne Walker

Saturday, August 21 - Vigil Mass

4:00 p.m. †Dolores and †Gene Jozefowicz By: niece and family

Sunday, August 22 - TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

11:00 a.m. †Rosie Binando

By: Brady family

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SUNDAY, AUG 22

First Reading: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21

Second Reading: Ephesians 5:21-32 Gospel: John 6:60-69

Dear Friends,

“Be What You are and Be at its Best.” S.F.S

For someone whom we love deeply and we want to show our

respect and honor, is there anything that we can do for that

person? Or is there anything that we can ever do to make that

person remembered for as long as possible?

There are a few examples in history of people who try to keep

the memory of a person. One such example is the

magnificent Taj Mahal. It was built in 1648 by Mughal emperor

Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died

at child-birth.

It certainly was with great love and a great desire to remember

and honor a person that such things are done. Today we

celebrate the occasion when God honored His most beloved

creature, Mary. Mary was conceived without sin so that she in

turn will conceive Jesus who is the sinless Son of God. God

assumed her into heaven, body and soul, so that the corrup?on

of death will not touch her sinless body. But the Assump?on is

not just about raising Mary’s sinless body into heaven. Mary’s

whole person was sinless; her whole being was sinless.

Yes, she was conceived without sin, yet she had the freedom of

choice to remain sinless or not. At the Annuncia?on, she clearly

indicated that she was just a lowly handmaid of the Lord and that

the will of the Lord was to be done in her. In fact, we cannot talk

about Jesus without saying something about Mary. Yet whenever

we talk about Mary, we are also saying something and maybe

everything about Jesus. In the gospel, we heard Mary praising

God for His mercy on those who fear Him, and that He exalts the

lowly, the hungry He fills with good things. He comes to the help

of His servants, mindful of His mercy.

These are the core teachings of Jesus and this is also what Mary

lived out in her life. Mary did the will of God in her life, and she

glorified the Lord, and exalted the Lord God her Savior. And at

the end of her earthly life, God glorified and exalted her with the

Assump?on. Yet even from her place in heaven, Mary will not

rest from the work of salva?on un?l we, her children, are with

her to glorify and praise the Lord. In the gospel, we heard

Elizabeth proclaiming Mary as the Mother of God. On the cross,

Jesus gave us Mary to be our mother.

And from the Church approved appari?ons at Lourdes and

Fa?ma, we know that Mary is s?ll doing the will of God. This ?me

round, it is not to bring Jesus into the world but to bring us to

heaven through the call to prayer, penance and

repentance. May we like Mary do the will of God in

our lives. May we be humble and trust in God’s ways of

providence. May we know that we need God’s help to face the

troubles of this life. May we also pray to Mary, so that in the

world to come, we too will join her to praise and glorify the Lord

God our Savior.

“Be Blessed and Be a Blessing “

Yours lovingly in Christ & Mary,

Fr. R. Mathias MSFS

From the Knights of Columbus: a NEW online Seminar Anyone, not just Knights, can join us on online Wednesday,

August 18th @ 7:00 PM ET for an informative online

presentation by inspirational speaker and behavioral finance expert Joe Jordan. Joe will discuss "Stress-Free

Retirement Planning," including how to plan for your financial future and secure retirement. Joe believes in the

mission of the Knights to protect families by providing economic security and stability.

Here are some of the topics Joe will cover: Eight steps to financial security; Capital markets explained

in 5 minutes; Why long-term care doesn't have to be a financial nightmare; Protecting your loved ones with life

insurance, & more.

His talk will give you new insights into your financial affairs without losing sight of your faith and values.

Register at one of the following links:

Thanks! John Stedman, Grand Knight KofC Council 4141 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kpiu-

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OR: http://bit.ly/StressFreeRetirementPlanning081821

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AUGUST 15, 2021

From the Principal…From the Principal…From the Principal…From the Principal… IMMACULATE CONCEPTION LECTORS, SERVERS

AND MINISTERS SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 21 at 4:00 p.m.

Sacristan: Carol Falborski

Lector: Kara Schroer

Door Monitors: Cathy Doering & Carol Falborski

Sunday, August 22 at 11:00 a.m.

Sacristan: Nancy Schopf

Lector: Lindy Luster-Bartz

Door Monitors: Sharon Voege & Marilyn Cheney

In Christ’s Peace,

Mrs. Sharon Voege

Bap�smal Prep

If you are preparing to have your child Bap�zed you are

required to take our Bap�smal prep class. This class will be

offered on the 2nd Friday of the following months:

September, December, March and June. Your

par�cipa�on, in the class, will allow you to have your child

bap�zed any�me during the next 12 months. Class will

begin at 7:30 pm and last approximately an hour. Our next

class with Deacon Dennis will be September 10th. Please

call or email the office to register!

Dear Parishioners,

IC PARISH SUPPORT Week of 8/8/21 YTD

Sunday Collec?on (62) ............ $ 4,273.70 ................ $ 29,039.68

Holy Days ....................................... $ 0.00 ....................... $ 40.00

Visitors/Loose ............................ $ 252.36 .................. $ 1,755.22

Mass S?pend ................................ $ 80.00 ..................... $ 662.00

U?lity Fund .................................. $ 40.00 ..................... $ 451.00

Dona?ons/Bequests ...................... $ 0.00 ......................... $ 0.00

Total Offertory ........................ $ 4,646.06 ............... $ 31,947.90

Weekly Need ........................... $ 5,791.00 ................ $ 34,746.00

Over/Under .. …..….………………$ (1,144.94) ............... $ (2,798.10)

Income not included in weekly needs:

Vo?ve Lights..................................................................... $ 23.00

Capital Improvement ......................................................... $ 5.00

CCD 2021-2022 To all the faithful: I’m John Gieber your new DRE for IC

Parish. I’m honored to be given the opportunity to work for our children’s formation in Catechism & Youth Ministry.

We are in need of teachers for our classrooms 1st through 8th grade. Please meet with me after Mass any Sunday, in

the school, if you are interested. I will guide you through the preparation.

Also, registration begins for CCD on in the church hall after Mass on Sunday (8/15) from

12:30 - 2 pm.

All my prayers to my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus,

John Gieber / DRE & Youth Group Director

Annual School

Grounds Clean Up

Next Saturday August 21 from 8a.m.

until noon. Anyone and

everyone can join in.

There is mulch to move, bushes to trim, and weeds to

pull. Please bring any of the following items; work

gloves, rakes, trimmers, and shovels. Snacks and

beverages will be provided for all the volunteers!

Save the Date! Annual Homecoming Picnic

Sunday September 12 Following 11 a.m. Mass

for Parishioners

Alumni Friends of I.C.

enjoy Food ~ Fun ~ Fellowship

Happy Birthday to Elaine Nedrich

who is celebrating her 83rd

birthday on August 19th.

Happy Birthday to Bernice

Dobrowolski who is celebrating

her 93rd birthday on August 21st.

Congratulations to Bob & Pat

Larkins who are celebrating their

54th 54th 54th 54th Wedding Anniversary on

August 18th!

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN

ST. BARBARA CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Sunday, August 15

8:00 a.m. The People of the Parishes

Sunday, August 22

8:00 a.m. †Holy Souls in Purgatory

By: Shukrani Goodlow

Lector: Joyce Davis

ST. CLARE CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Sunday, August 15

9:20 a.m. †Melva Sobota

By: Phil & Phyllis Nusbaum

Wednesday, August 18

9:00 a.m. †Holy Souls in Purgatory

By: Adam Were Goodlow

Sunday, August 22

9:20 a.m. The People of the Parishes

Lector: Janet Sehy

Ushers: Evan Nemeth & Jerry Pinney

Jean Skalski

Jennifer Adams

Colleen Kline

Calvin Harshberger

Jessica Vivanco-

Gallardo

Elaine Nedrich

Mark Czajka

Bernice Dobrowolski

Art Rumsey

Makenzie McCreery

Joe Bugajski

Mary Jo Sharp

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISHIONERS! August 15 - 21 OUR HOLY FATHER, POPE FRANCIS, AUGUST PRAYER INTENTION

The Church Let us pray for the Church, that she may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to reform herself in the light of the Gospel.

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SAVE THE DATE St. Barbara’s Annual Altar Society Dinner will take place on Tuesday, September 7th at 5:30 PM at

Gibby‘s on the Lake at the Island Hills golf course. All women of the parish are invited.

SB PARISH SUPPORT Week of 8/8/21 YTD

Sunday Collec?on (26) ............ $ 1,155.00 .................. $ 5,955.00

Holy Days ....................................... $ 0.00 ......................... $ 0.00

Visitors/Loose ............................ $ 743.00 .................. $ 1,668.00

Mass S?pend.................................. $ 0.00 ....................... $ 10.00

Dona?ons/Bequests ...................... $ 0.00 ......................... $ 0.00

Total Offertory........................ $ 1,898.00 ................. $ 7,633.00

Weekly Need .............................. $ 838.00 .................. $ 5,028.00

Over/Under ........................ … $ 1,060.00 .................. $ 2,605.00

Income not included in weekly needs:

SC PARISH SUPPORT Week of 8/8/21 YTD

Sunday Collec?on (16) ............ $ 1,488.00 .................. $ 6,507.00

Holy Days ....................................... $ 0.00 ......................... $ 0.00

Visitors/Loose ............................ $ 289.00 .................. $ 1,619.00

Mass S?pend ............................... $ 20.00 ....................... $ 50.00

Fuel Collec?on ............................... $ 0.00 ....................... $ 80.00

Dona?ons/Bequests ...................... $ 0.00 .................. $ 1,200.00

Total Offertory ....................... $ 1,797.00 ................. $ 9,456.00

Weekly Need .......................... $ 1,373.00 .................. $ 6,865.00

Over/Under .......................... … $ 424.00 .................. $ 2,591.00

Income not included in weekly needs:

Volunteer Opportunity!!! St. Clare is in

need of someone to take over the yearly

scheduling of Lectors, EucharisCc ministers

and ushers. We are also in need of Lectors

and Ushers! If interested, please call Tom

and Anne Rock at 467-8828.

St. Clare Families: If you would like to enroll a child in the upcoming 2021-2022 religious

education (CCD) classes (K-12), or a 2-year sacrament preparation class (1st to 2nd - Reconciliation and Eucharist, 8th

and older - Confirmation), please contact Mary Collins by calling/texting 269-221-9880 or

emailing: Mikemarycollins@icloud.com.

The Diocese of Kalamazoo has and will continue to cooperate with the Michigan Attorney General’s investigation and encourages anyone with information related to misconduct to call the reporting number set-up by the Michigan Attorney General’s office at: (844) 324-3374 The Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service (CBAR) has been established to receive reports of sexual abuse and related misconduct by bishops and to relay those reports to proper Church authorities for investigation. To make a report, visit ReportBishopAbuse.org or phone (800) 276-1562. When a report includes a crime, such as the sexual abuse of a minor, it will also be reported to civil authorities. Otherwise, reports will be kept confidential.

Happy Birthday to Art Rumsey

who is celebrating his 86th

birthday on August 18th.

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AUGUST 15, 2021

Welcome To Our Parishes If you would like to enroll, change your address, or simply

have ques?ons about our parish, please fill out the form

below and drop it in the collec?on

basket or mail it to the Church office:

645 S. Douglas, Three Rivers, MI 49093

Name_________________________________________

Address________________________________________

City/Zip________________________________________

Phone_________________________________________

Please circle one: IC Church St. Clare St. Barbara

O I would like to enroll as an ac?ve member.

O Please change my address to the one shown above.

O I would like to learn more about school/parish ac?vi?es.

O I would like to learn more about the Catholic faith.

O I would like to offer the name of a homebound or ill Catholic who is

not currently being visited:_________________________.

O I would like to speak with a priest about a voca?on to the priesthood

or religious life.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 645 S. DOUGLAS AVE., THREE RIVERS, MI

St. Clare Mission Parish St. Barbara Mission Parish 23126 M-86 479 S. Burr Oak Road Centreville, MI 49032 Colon, MI 49040

Rita Barton

Darlene Bri+on

Brianna

Cheney family

Bernice Dobrowolski

Chester Dobrowolski

Ben Doering

Vic Feczko

Marilyn Grodecki Ka?e Guzman

Deb Hallock

Debra Hernandez

Veronica Holtz

Randy/Sharon Jacobs

Al Jewe+

Emma Kle+

Ruth Lahmeyer

Shari Larkins

Greg Mecham

Eileen Miholer

Karen Miles

Nate Silveus Lisa Tironi

James Tokarski

Laurie VanTassel

Terry/Barb Wallace

Inga Weaver

Jim & Pat Wragg

Lisa Zoski

Vincent Zoski

Autumn

Frank

PLEASE

REMEMBER

THOSE IN SPECIAL

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PRAYERS

Parishes & School InformaCon

Immaculate Conception School (PK-8th) Principal - Sharon Voege

Website: www.iccatholicschool.com 269-273-2085 principal@iccatholicschool.com

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

Together with the parents, parish and community, We provide a Christ-

centered Educa�on to:

Build Faith based on the truths of the Catholic Church. Develop Knowledge for becoming productive citizens Practice Christian Service as Jesus taught Thereby Changing the World One Student at a Time

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Knights of Columbus #4141: John Stedman - 269-588-0537 Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm, church hall

Daughters of Mary: Nancy Schopf - 858-3730 Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., church hall

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Rectory Office Administrative Assistant & Bulletin Editor– Cathy Doering

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Telephone: 273-8953 E-mail: icchurchtr@outlook.com

Bulletin Deadline Monday at noon.

Permanent Deacon - Dennis Cristofaro 708-446-8244 d.cristofaro@att.net Music Director - Director of Religious Ed. - John Gieber 269-447-0604 High School Youth Ministry - John Gieber 269-447-0604

RCIA - Mark & Mary Brost 269-251-6392

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Dear Heavenly Father, in

Jesus’ name, we ask for

healing and health for those

on our prayer list. Please

bless them and meet all of

their needs. Amen.