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SVdP Bags 4 My Cause.Immaculate Conception Church St. Vincent de Paul Society has been chosen asthe March recipient of the Schnucks Bags 4 My Cause program featuring the"Hunger" bag! When: The entire monthof March; Which Schnucks?: 1000 Columbia Centre Dr.,Columbia IL; How Does it Work?: For every "Hunger"bag sold during the month of March at this location, ourSt. Vincent de Paul Society will receive a 1 donation!Reminder.Please remember to return your annual stewardship commitment form of time, talent and treasure! You may return it in the collection basket, orin the mail or bring it to the parish office. Thanksto all who have already returned their commitmentforms! **You can also fill out your stewardshiprenewal on the website.**Would you like to find outmore about the foundations of our Faith?Do you want to find out more aboutthe Bible? Looking forward to the Easter season,join facilitators Bill & Kathy Mueller for an 8week series from Ascension Press called"Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible." Using acombination of video, conversation, workbooks,online resources along with your Bible, we willall grow in faith and knowledge. Sessions begin inthe Garden Level on Tuesday, April 17 at 7pm,and continue through June. Contact Lizanne(lyoung@iccmail.org) for more information.Adeodatus Says:͞ ůǁĂLJƐ ŬĞĞƉ LJŽƵƌ ŚĞĂĚ ƵƉ ďƵƚ ďĞ ĐĂƌĞĨƵů ƚŽ ŬĞĞƉ LJŽƵƌ ŶŽƐĞ Ăƚ Ă ĨƌŝĞŶĚůLJ ůĞǀĞů͊͟ Bring The World To You, And BeThe World To Them.Gibault Catholic HS is excited to welcome MOREinternational students to join the community forthe 2018-2019 school year! These students arevery excited to continue their schooling in America. We are looking for families to host these students. They come fully insured, have their ownspending money and speak good English. As aloving host family you are responsible for enhancing their experience, providing three meals a dayand ensuring they have means to get to school.The commitment is the 9 month school year andyou have the help and assistance of the student'sInternational Coordinator. Please contact AndreaBodinet at andrea.educatius@gmail.com or Desiree Frasure at dfrasure.educatius@gmail.com formore information! This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference for the students and yourcommunity!"ICCCW News.* Sunday Fun-day envelopes are in the Gathering Space. If you don’t seeyours, take a blank from the back. Every one picked up will save us a stamp.* Next meeting is on Thursday, April 5 at 6:30 in the Garden Level.All are welcome!Wanted 10-20 ladies 18-100 years of age to help with quilting for the Labor Day Picnic!NO experience necessary, will train! All supplies furnished including threadedneedles! Hours for quilting: Tuesdays 8:30a.m.4:00p.m. and Wednesday evenings 4:00-8:00p.m.Help!Come stay for an hour or two, or the whole time asyour time allows! Benefits are too many to mentionbut include: meeting new friends, renewing old acquaintances, getting a first-hand look at all the quilts asyou work on them, and best of all? “You will get yourreward in Heaven” Contact Carlene Kisro for moreinformation at 281-5877.Catholic Sisters Exhibit Parishioners and friends of the Belleville Diocese are invited to visit anexciting exhibit that celebrates Catholic Sisters—including the Adorers of theBlood of Christ– in the greater St. Louis area.“Catholic Sisters : The Spirit of St. Louis” will be on display now throughApril 28 in the third-floor Carnegie Room of the St. Louis Public Library, Central Branch, 1301 Olive Street in downtown St. Louis.The exhibit will feature historic photos and artifacts from 15 congregationsof women religious who have left their mark in education, health care, socialservices, spiritual guidance and other areas. The Exhibit is free and open to thepublic, and open from 10 a.m. to 6p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.Special Collection.On Good Friday, the traditional "Collection for the Holy Land" is an opportunity for all Catholics around the world to be one with our brothers andsisters in the Holy Land.From those territories, we continue to hear the outcry of thousands of persons who are deprived of everything, at times even of their own human dignity. Especially on Good Friday, their heartbreaking cries invite us to embrace them with Christian charity.On the day of Jesus' own death, we make a spiritual pilgrimage to the HolyLand, walking in the steps of the suffering and crucified Christ. Please begenerous during the Good Friday "Collection for the Holy Land".IT’s Fish-Fry Time!.New to the Menu- Macaroni and CheeseGood Friday, March 30,4:00pm-7:00pmMenu:Fish Sandwich 6.50Fish Plate (includes choice oftwo sides) 9.501/2 lb of Fish 6.501-lb of Fish 12.00Shrimp (5) 6.50Shrimp Plate 9.50(includes choice of 2 sides)Sides:FriesSlawHush PuppiesMac & Cheese 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50*Fish orders include choice ofbread. Bread Options: White,Wheat or Rye*We accept credit and debit cards.*

Stewardship.Thank you for sharing your blessings with us!MARCH 18, 2018Actual . 18,632.36Budget . 21,690.00Actual YTD . 1,245,119.54Budget YTD . 1,261,110.00Over (under) . ( 15,980.46)Votive Offering . . 138.00Capital Improvements . 60.00CEAC . . 4179.66Gibault. . 216.00Guatemala. . 276.00Holy Land. . 50.00SVdP . . 155.00Easter Flowers . . 951.00CRS . . 272.00Black & Indian Missions . . 20.00CEAC Donations:Memorials:Justin Koppeis . 8,915.00Margaret Sander . 50.00Sophie Eschmann . 25.00From Our Young Stewards I snuggled with my mom; helped pick up rocks withDad; Shared my ball at the fish fry; helped a friendwho was sad; cleaned up my mess; took my dog out;I was nice to my classmate; helped dad shred documents.Capital Campaign Progress.GOAL 11,825,000.0000TOTALPLEDGES 7,975,211.85# OF PLEDGES563% OF GOALREACHED67%IC-CEAC Bulletin Update as of 02-20-18.The Main Concrete walls of the lower level are complete, withthe exception of a short section of wall that was left out, wherethe new building connects to the church. This section will beplaced after a Large Concrete “Fire Arch” is installed at theconnector sometime this spring.Work has been progressing as winter weather has allowed.Concrete foundations are near complete on the lower level, andUnderground Plumbing and Electrical Rough in are currentlybeing installed. In fact a portion of the basement concrete floorwas placed in the Cafeteria area, to allow work to begin on theconcrete block walls for the Gymnasium. Please continue topray for Favorable weather for construction crews,and the safety of all workers on site.Scrip Helps CEAC Fund!Just a reminder that you can purchase Scrip (gift cards to MANYlocal and area restaurants and stores), right here in our church office! We will now be putting all of our earnings from the Scrip wesell in the office towards the CEAC fund! If you need somethingplease stop by the Parish Office M-F 8:30a.m.- 4:30 p.m.The Pontifical Good Friday Collection.Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Your Support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools and offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines. The wars, unrest and instability have been especially hard for Christians. In these times of crisis the Pontifical Good Friday Collection provides humanitarian aid to refugees. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace and joinwith Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land. Please be generous. For more information about Christians in the Holy Land, visit:www.myfranciscan.org/good-friday.New Prayer List Guidelines Please Support The Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal!The first Monday of the month, we will remove allthe names from the current prayer list. If youwould like to keep a name on the list please callAngie on the first Monday of the month, to haveyour name put back on . Those names will remainon the list for one month. You can also add newnames at any time. Names will not remain on thelist indefinitely in order to insure the most up-to-date list possible. Also the guidelines for troopsin service, is for service men and women deployedor in harms way.A most heartfelt thanks to all those who have already responded with a gift to The 2018 CatholicService and Ministry Appeal; we are truly grateful. If you have not yet done so, there’s stillplenty of time one-time donations or pledges – in any amount – are needed. Our seminarians,people served by Catholic Urban Programs and Daystar Community Program, the youngstersat Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School and 10 other ministries and programs are counting onyour support. Donations can be made through your parish or online at www.diobelle.org. Pleaseconsider making your gift today or at any time in the coming months. Thank you and may Godbless you for your generosity.Please Pray For.Joan ByersMary ConsolinoDanielle DorlacFlorence DorshorstJan Landgraf EdmistonNicholas EynonJack FinneyNik GDan Mc GilliganJim GidleyMaryann GlennDeb Gomez-TrostJenny GraffSharon GrathwohlGreg GundlachJudith GundlachSusie Mclenahan-MantzPatsy ScottArlin StechmesserNicole WeisenbornDonna WhitworthRosie ValleroyNancy NoelPro-life Resources.LIFE Network of Southern IL. All services are free. Call 618-939-4224 orwww.mylifenet.org Neither Do I Condemn You . The Catholic Church lovingly offershelp with neither judgment nor condemnation through the ministry of Project Rachel whichbrings hope and healing to the hurting. Please give us a call at: 888-456-HOPE. If you knowof someone whose unborn baby has been diagnosed with "fetal anomalies" or an "adverseprenatal diagnosis", please refer the parents to the following web sites: BeNotAfraid.net andPrenatalPartnersforlife.org Fontebella Maternity Home 618-406-4355 orwww.fontebella.org.Troops in Service Army Ranger Joseph Pope, Carrie Gilbreth USN, Katherine Gilbreth EM2USN, Justin Weiler USAF, LTC. Brian Schoellhorn, US Army, OSSN SethSpencer, Brandon Molner USMC, SSGT Rebecca Millas; Colin & AshleyJuengling, USAF, SPC Maria Witges MP Army; Madeline Reichert, US Navy,PFC Kenny Fields, USMC; Carol Mattingly; SPC Dylan Stern, US Army;Benjamin Thoma 2nd Lt., USAF; Major Matthew A. Greb, Us Army; Kristopher Castellanos, US Marines; Andrew J. Gilbreth, USAF; Sgt. Thomas J.Lewis, USMC; 2nd Lt. Justin Habiger, US Army; Master Sgt Eve Dorshorst,USAF

This Week’s Liturgical CelebrationsWhile school is in session, weekday Mass will be in church on Monday and Friday onlyand at ICS Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday unless otherwise noted.Monday March 26 .8:05a.m. Church We Remember Sylvester & Hildegard SchneiderTuesday, March 27, .8:05 a.m. ICS .We Pray for Special Intention Pearl GruchalaWednesday, March 28.8:05 a.m. Church .We Remember William & Viola SanderHoly Thursday March 29.8:00 a.m. Church . Morning Prayer7:00 p.m. Church .Mass of the Lord’s SupperWe Remember Jerome & Alma BussGood Friday, March 30 .8:00 a.m. Church. . Morning Prayer12:00 p.m. Ecumenical Good Friday Svc Starts at City Hall7:00p.m.Church . Service of the Lord’s PassionHoly Sat., March.31 9:00 a.m. Church . Morning Prayer7:30p.m. Easter Vigil Church.We Remember Lois SchweizerEaster Sun., April 1. 7:00 a.m. . We Remember Norine Schmidt9:00 a.m. We Remember Charles & Clara Tuhro11:00 a.m. .We Pray For All ParishionersPerforming Arts Youth Retreat Current high school students are invited to apply by April 15for Youth Sing Praise. YSP is a unique musical theatre andretreat camp for teens, where acting, singing, dancing, performing, praying and community building thrive. In just nine days and nights, studentsaudition, learn, and perform a faith-based musical. This year, we are proud to present the2012 revival edition of Stephen Schwartz's Godspell. The performance will take placeon Saturday, June 23rd, at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL. Onlineapplication and instructions, and more details at www.youthsingpraise.com or call314.NOW.4YSP.Koinonia Retreat Weekend.Divorced or Separated Catholics (“DASK”) and other Christians: Friday,April 27 – Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Todd Hall Retreat Center, 320 Todd HallCenter Drive, Columbia, IL 62236; Cost 110 includes room, double occupancy,and six meals. Call Jean at 314-704-1870 or Carol at 314-775-1253 for brochureand registration. 50 deposit will reserve a space.Save the Date.Our Sacred Earth, Our Common HomeA Morning of Reflection on Laudato Si' Saturday, April 21 9:00 a.m.- 12:30p.m. Shrine Visitors Center Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker, YaleDivinity School Several "hands-on" breakout sessions Cost: 25 for adults, 15for students For those who are able, we suggest a payment of 40 to cover thecost of a student who cannot afford to pay. To register, or for more information:Call: (618) 394-6270 Email: Programs@snows.org Log on to: www.snows.orgBreakout sessions: Sr. Cheryl Kenner, OSF and Nicole Heerlein - Franciscansfor Earth: "The Challenge of Technology and Simple Lifestyle."Sr. Maxine Pohlman, SSND, Director - La Vista Ecological Initiative: "BackyardRevolution." Sr. Connie Probst, OSF - Co-Director, St. Anthony's Food Pantry:"Care for the Earth; Care for the Poor." Jamie Hasemeir - Holy Redeemer Parish:"What Can my Parish and Family Do?" Conference sponsors: National Shrine ofOur Lady of the Snows, La Vista Ecological Initiative, Franciscan Sistsrs of OurLady of Perpetual Help.Vocation Corner Hosanna! We welcome our Savior King. As we approach the Triduum, let us“walk” with Jesus through His Passion and Death. It is He who wants us to joinHim us bringing more souls into His kingdom. The living out our vocation is ourresponse. Are we following our true call to be with Him? Are you called to a Religious vocation?Weekly Reflection April 1, 2018First Reading: Acts 10:34, 37-43Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4, or FirstCorinthians 5:6-8Gospel: John 20:1-9Library Pick of the Week The Way of the Cross,Toward Justice and PeaceAs we enter Holy Week,we reflect on what the Passion of Jesus means to ustoday. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development offers a social justice perspective on the Stations of the Cross. You can borrow one of these unassuming, pink booklets from the Fr. Steve Libraryand use it in your meditations this week, or any time.Saint of the Week.St. DismasAll that is known of Dismas is that he isthe Good Thief crucified with Christ onCalvary.Now one of the criminals hanging therereviled Jesus, saying, “Are you not theMessiah? Save yourself and us.” Theother, however, rebuking him, said inreply, “Have you no fear of God, for youare subject to the same condemnation.And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for thesentence we received corresponds to our crimes, butthis man has done nothing criminal.” Then he said,“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you, todayyou will be with me in Paradise.” – Luke 23:39-43Patron of: death row prisoners, dying people, funeraldirectors, penitent criminals, prison chaplains, reformed thieves. Feast day is March 25.Reserve Your Seat for “Church Basement Ladies”.It’s Messenger Night at the Avon Theatre in Breese,IL. Thursday April 12 at 7:00pm (doors open at6:00pm) Tickets are only 15.00. Come out for anevening of fun and laughter, and support The Messenger Newspaper! Call The Messenger at 618-2338670 to reserve your tickets for this fundraisingevent. Tickets also available at the door.Senior Site News.Join the Columbia Senior Sitefor fun activities and a hot meal!They are open M -Th from9a.m.-1 p.m. in our GardenLevel! Adults 60 and older, and their spouses, are welcomefor games, exercise and fellowship. Hot meal served at11:30 a.m. *Please make reservations for the meal a dayin advance !** Transportation available!! Call PatStumpf if you’d like a meal or a ride, at 281-7414.

Immaculate Conception SchoolVisit ICS on the web:www.icscolumbia.org321 S. Metter Ave 281281-5353 School Principal:Principal : Mike Kish Ext. 111 mkish@icsmail.orgSchool Secretary: Beverly Epplin Ext. 100 bepplin@icsmail.orgMISSION COMMUNITY SERVICEWant to receive the good news aboutICS? Send an email to: Mrs. Bev Epplin: bepplin@icsmail.org & she willadd you to our distribution list.Kindergarten Screening.Dates are April 4 and 11. ICS promotes the “Building the Kingdom of His Love” with outstanding parent support, academic rigor, andGospel values which add up to an award winning school and an education for life. Check us out: www.icscolumbia.org.Questions? Need a personal tour? Can’t make that date? Call ICS at 281-5353 or Mike Kish at 281-7459 or any ICS Parent! Come andcatch the excitement as we build our new Catholic Education and Activity Center which will house the school. Immaculate ConceptionSchool is open to all faiths and traditions. Mission---Community---Service---since 1853!2nd Annual ZAC EPPLIN 4 Person Golf Scramble.Help us build the Zac Epplin Soccer Park at Immaculate Conception Parish Columbia, IL.A lasting memory for an inspiring young man. Friday April 20th, 2018 11am Start Ann Briar GolfCourse 500/4 person team lunch/dinner/after party raffle/prizes. To register, call/text/email (314)6903237/ playzac9@gmail.com BOOK YOUR TEAM TODAY THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!!HOLE SPONSORS NEEDED Zac’s Hole #9 - 5000 Hero 1000 Platinum Sponsor 500 Gold Sponsor 250 Silver Sponsor 100 - Family & Friends Banner Checks Payable to Zac Epplin Memorial Fund 321 S.Metter Ave. Columbia, IL 62236 by March 30, 2017 email sponsorzac9@gmail.com for info. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me– Philippians, 4:13Soccer Camp.Join us this summer for a fun soccer camp! We have partnered with Elite FT again and are hosting the camp for ages 3-12 from July 23to 26 from 6 to8 pm at Oerter Park in Columbia, IL. The kids can expect to improve foot skills, learn moves, play soccer and have FUN! Therewill be a 30% off 48 hour sale starting March 15. Camp will then be 20% off until April 1 and 10% off until May 1. The price of the camp includes a camp T-shirt and Chick-fil-A on Thursday and is 70 for ages 3-4 (one hour per night) and 115 for ages 5 . Goalkeeper training will beprovided as well. Visit www.EliteFT.com for more details. If anyone has any questions, please contact Brian Boyd @ bmboyd02@yahoo.comNews From Gibault.**The Gibault Catholic High School Men’s Club and Sunset Ford will be hosting a Ford Motor Company “drive for yourschool” event on Saturday, April 7th from 9am until 4pm in the Gibault gymnasium parking lot. Ford will donate 20 to Gibaultfor each driver that is 18 years or older (one driver per household) that test drives one of Ford’s vehicles. The entire process will takeless than 10 minutes. The Gibault Men’s Club will be selling burgers, brats, hot dogs and fries. 100% of all Ford and BBQ proceedswill go to benefit Gibault Catholic High School.**Gibault Women's Club Spring Rummage Sale-Time for Spring Cleaning! The Gibault Women's Club will hold their Spring Rummage Sale in the auditorium on Sat, April 21, from 8a.m.-3p.m. As always, there will be special deals from 1-3p.m. Mark your calendars, and clean out the clutter! Donations will be accepted during school hours and until 8p.m. beginning Mon, Apr 16 throughThurs, Apr 19. Please, no large furniture, beds, exercise equipment, TVs, or computers can be accepted. Don't miss this huge sale!Please Stay In Compliance!!be in compliance and stay compliant just takes a little*Remember, anyone who wishes to volunteer at time each year.school or church when there are children present, Not sure if you are in compliance?MUST be in compliance with the Diocesan Child Please contact Angie at the parish office, she will beProtection Policy which includes taking the initial more than happy to help you!Child Protection Course. It takes up to 3 months to The Refresher Course is available online.have everything in place, so please be proactive! To The system automatically generates a certificate andsends it in when you are done!Information on times and locations throughout theDiocese, is on the diocesan website: http://diobelle.org/b.aspx Questio

Partner Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Dupo, ILPartner Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Dupo, IL IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 411 PALMER ROAD COLUMBIA, IL 62236 618-281-5105 FAX-281-6848 WWW.ICC-COLUMBIA-IL.US A FULL STEWARDSHIP PARISH Chrism Mass 11:30 a.m. at the Cathedral in Belleville Holy Thursday : Morning Prayer at 8:00 a.m.