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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeJuly 09, 2017110 Maryknoll Road, Old Monroe, 63369MASS SCHEDULE:Weekdays: . 7:45 amFirst Saturday: . 7:45 amSaturdays .5:00 pm (vigil)Sundays .8:00 am and 10:00 amHoly Days . As announcedCONTACT USPARISH:Phone: (636)661-5002Fax: (636)665-5307SCHOOL :Phone:(636)661-5156; (636)665-5463Fax: (636)665-5307PARISH STAFF:Pastor: Rev. Rich RathPhone: (636)661-5002Email: frrich@icomparish.orgDeacon: Neal WesthoffPhone: (636)661-5669Email: dcnnealwesthoff@icomparish.orgParish Secretary: Karla PerezPhone: (636)661-5002Email: parish@icomparish.orgSchool Principal: Mrs. Janice PalmerPhone: (636)661-5156 (636)665-5463Email: jpalmer@icomparish.orgFax: (636)665-5307School Secretary: Mrs. Linda HenkeEmail: lhenke@icomparish.orgSt. Vincent De Paul - ICOMPhone: (636)665-5307(636)661-5002 parish@icomparish.org www.icomparish.org

Immaculate ConceptionOld MonroeA MESSAGE FROM FATHER RICHSince my arrival at the parish, I have been attendingthe Youth Conference in Steubenville with our highschool students. It is a very spiritual experience forthem and one that has been a spiritual time for me aswell. A major highlight of the retreat for me isthe Saturday night service which is a time forEucharistic Adoration. Another highlight is the largeamount of students who take the time to participate inthe sacrament of reconciliation. Last year over 3,000confessions were heard! Please pray for all thestudents attending the conference next weekend.In my absence next weekend, Fr. Elvis from thediocese of Kumbo will be here to speak on behalf ofthe Missionary Cooperation Plan.Have a great week. Father RichSTEWARDSHIP OF TREASUREWeek ending July 2, 2017Our report was not available prior to publication due to anearly holiday submission deadline.Thank you for your continued generosity and support!BAPTISMSCongratulations to Brody Tidwell,son of Adam & Cara Tidwell who wasbaptized on July 9, 2017.Welcome to our faith community.150th Anniversary SAVE THE DATE Sunday, August 13, 2017HELP Volunteer(s) Needed to stain the picnic tables atthe picnic grounds. Please call Dennis Heitman if youcan assist. (314)807-0757.Picnic Worker List and Raffle Tickets:These will be available in the back of church the first 2weeks in July.Schedules:Please keep this date free from your vacation schedule. If youabsolutely cannot be in town that weekend, please contact thepicnic committee immediately.Sara Lewis (636) 497-5498 (call or text)Picnic Donations:Please remember your generous donations for the Picnic:Fifteen, 1.00 prizes for the Pick-A-Prize stand. We ask thatthese items be new and worth around 1.00. Novelty StandDonations: these are for the home, kitchen, garden or craft. ToyStand Donations: these prizes are usually larger, better qualitytoys and games. Please place these unwrapped items on Father'sback porch by August 4th.Children’s Raffle Donations:If you would like to make a donation please drop off at theparish office, drop an envelope in the collection basket atchurch, or contact Kelly Cassinger at (314)393-3211 to set up atime to have it picked up or dropped off with her. Place thename of the company or the donor /donors on your item as wewant to make sure we thank everyone. We appreciate thedonations and thank all those that have donated so much.October 10, 2017 10:00am MassFrom a beginning of thirty Catholicfarmers to over 600 registered households,Immaculate Conception has thrived andcontinues to celebrate the sacraments as aparish family. Save the date to celebrate!Purchase a little piece of ICOM HistoryThis weekend (July 8/9th) and nextweekend (July 15/16th) you’ll have an opportunity to placeyour bid in the silent auction on a set of Old Windows fromthe Rectory. The ‘buyers’ will be notified at 11:30am onSunday, July 16th. Additional set auctioned in future.Windows are being auctioned to offset some of the cost ofour upcoming 150th Anniversary celebration.Don’t miss out on this opportunity.PSR RegistrationOpen Enrollment happeningnow for student in Grades 1-8.PSR classes will begin on Monday, August 14th,immediately following the vigil mass of the Assumption.Keep in mind that your child must satisfactory participatein a formal Catholic Religion program at least one yearprior to making their First Holy Communion orConfirmation. Baptismal information will be required withregistration.To register your student for the 2017-2018 school yearplease contact Rhonda Lewis (636)358-5012 .

Immaculate ConceptionOld MonroeOPEN POSITIONS at ICOM SchoolDEACON NEAL’S REFLECTION CORNER"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meekand humble of heart." A yoke is something that you wouldput on oxen to pull a wagon or some kind of work.Normally there are two working together. So Jesus uses thisillustration to say that we should take up our yoke and letJesus take the other side. With him helping, any burden orhardship that we bear, is much lighter.In this Gospel quote he says to take up your yoke and learnfrom him. That is why he came; to show us how to live andto love. His yoke was the cross and he accepted it with ameek and humble heart. It's not easy to do but as Jesus says,"Learn from me."Ask God today to give us the grace to be open to the message that he wants to teach us.God bless you all!!School Cafeteria Manager/Head CookImmaculate Conception School (Old Monroe) has an openingfor cafeteria manager/head cook. This person overseesoperations of the school cafeteria, supervises cafeteria workers, and is responsible for menu development, purchasing andkitchen budget. Requires experience in food service workincluding administrative and supervisory duties. Pleasecontact Fr. Rich Rath (frrich@icomparish.org, 636-661-5002)if interested or for more information.Before and After CareImmaculate Conception School (Old Monroe) has an openingfor Before and After Care lead for the 2017-2018 schoolyear. Before Care is 6:30-7:30am and After Care is3:00-6:00pm. This person must be 18 years old. If interestedin either the Before or After Care opening, please contactJanice Palmer (jpalmer@icomparish.org, 636-665-5463).- Deacon NealPro-Life Float Join UsPlease join us in walking or riding with ourpro-life float in the Lincoln County FairParade, Sunday, July 9th at 5:00pm. Please meet at ClaudeBrown Elementary, College St., Troy.W e a r R E D f o r L i f e!IN YOUR PRAYERSPlease pray for all who have died especiallyGene Robertson, father of Dale Robertson.May all rest in the peace of ChristOpportunity to Host an Exchange StudentICOM SCHOOL HAPPENINGSSCHOOL OFFICE SUMMER HOURS:Mon - Thurs: 8:30am - 12:00pmThe school office will be closed from June 26—July 24.We will resume regular office hours 7:00—3:30 on Monday,August 21.Nacel Open Door Exchange Programs nacelopendoor.orgSeeking host families who are willing to open their homes to a highschool student for the 2017-2018 school year. It is a great opportunityto learn about another culture and for them to share with you. Wehave male and female students from Argentina, Brazil, and Hungaryand can find a student that will fit well with your family.For information on hosting, please contactTanya Geders 636-544-1273 tgeders@gmail.comOUT AND ABOUTFLINT HILL KNIGHT’S OF COLUMBUS monthly Chicken Fry,Friday, July 14. Serving from 5-7:00pm.ST. THEODORE PARISH PICNIC Sunday, July 16, 11:30 am - 7:00pm Amusements, Quilts, Live Music, Chicken/Roast Beef dinner. (Hwy Pto Grothe Road), Flint HillST. PAUL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLwill be July 17-21, 2017. Please return your registration form as soon aspossible. You may scan and email your form tostpauluccom@centurytel.net. We are also looking for "helpers", so if youneed service hours, please fill out a form and write "helper" on the top. Ifyou have any questions or if you need a registration form call 636-6655329. Thank you!* NEW * ICOM GETAWAY/COUGAR TRAVELNew upcoming trip. Sept. 23-Oct 1. Cape Cod and Martha’sVineyard. For details please contact Jean Folwarczny 636.566.8571 or viaemail at heavenlythreads@gmail.com.MASS, ROSARY AND THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLETWednesday, July 26th at Our Lady Queen of Peace Shrine (located at thecorner of Emge Road & Imperial Dr. in O’Fallon. Questions: (636) 9781035.WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDIt has been said that the greatest gift you can give your children is twoparents who are deeply in love with each other. No matter how old yourchildren are, you can polish your gift on a Worldwide Marriage Encounterweekend. You deserve the best! To apply for a weekend on August 4-6,September 22-24 or December 1-3, see our website at www.stl-wwme.orgor call 314.649.7317.ICOM CRAFT FAIR - 1ST ANNUAL November 4. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00p.m. Crafters Wanted. 6x8 spaces available for 25.00 (bring your owntables). Immaculate Conception Gym. Call Bonnie at636.566.8027 or Christina at 636.566.8027 for additional details orto reserve your space today.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEKMonday, July 107:45 amDorothy HoganTuesday, July 117:45 amJean RolfesWednesday, July 127:45 amRon BullThursday, July 137:45 amHarold Westhoff, Marcia DeterdingFriday, July 147:45 amVocations to the Priesthood &Religious LifeSaturday, July 155:00 pmMary Lou ClowersSunday, July 168:00 amMarcia Deterding10:00 am People of the ParishLITURGICAL MINISTERSJuly 15 / 16Lectors5:00 pm8:00 am10:00 amTom ParrRoseAnn HeitmanEllen PrendergastExtraordinary Ministers5:00 pmDebbie Penrod, Sharon MuellerPeter Nicholl, Norma Padella8:00 amRhonda Lewis, Carol PrinsterLeann Rosenmiller, Bill Prinster10:00 amEllen Prendergast, Dan PrendergastDana Stout, Joseph StoutServers5:00 pmGreg Penrod, Sam Cato8:00 amJosie Bauer, Lily Boschert10:00 amJudie Rhoades, Lucy MolitorWeekdays 7:45 am Sara McCullough, Lucy MolitorUshers8:00 am10:00 amOrganists5:00 pm8:00 am10:00 amJeff Reller, Dave RothermichGerry Rothermich, Steve GnadeBill Westhoff, Ron WesthoffJohn Bauer, Sam EggeringJackie MyersKatie BoydPaula VailGift Bearers5:00 pmShane & Kari Brown8:00 amRoseAnn Heitman10:00 amTom & Jill Gregory

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMContact the Pastor for arrangements.Baptismal Prep Classes will be held the 1st Thursdayof the month at 7:00 pm. Contact the parish to sign upfor class.SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGEContact Pastor at least six months in advance.Participation in a Marriage Preparation program isrequired.SACRAMENT OF PENANCESaturdays: 4:00 to 4:45 pmFirst Saturday after 7:45 am MassBy appointment, contact the Pastor.EUCHARISTIC ADORATIONTuesdays 8:30 am until 7:30 am Wednesday“Come spend an hour with Me”Participants needed from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm.Participants are always welcome and needed to comeand pray any hour. If you can cover an hour or areavailable to be a sub, please call Barb (636)665-5482 orBonnie (314)520-8599 .ROSARYFor Vocations, Fridays after 7:45 am MassFor World Peace, First Saturdays after 7:45 am MassPERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONSTuesdays after 7:45 am MassB U L L E T I N D E A D L IN E – T U E S D A Y S 8: 0 0AMSpecial Holiday dates apply when applicable.Submit requests to: parish@icomparish.orgReadings for the Week of July 9, 2017Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14/Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt11:25-30Monday: Gn 28:10-22a/Ps 91:1-4, 14-15ab/Mt 9:18-26Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33/Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b, 15/Mt 9:32-38Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 1819/Mt 10:1-7Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Ps 105:16-21/Mt 10:7-15Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40/Mt 10:16-23Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/Ps 105:1-4, 6-7/Mt 10:24-33Next Sunday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 65:10-14/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23or 13:1-9WeShare Online GivingSupport our parish’s day-to-day operations, the St. Vincentde Paul Society, or the Adopt-A-Student Program easilywith online giving. Follow this link to find out how:https://icomparish.weshareonline.org/Thank you for your generous support!