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ICC Staff & Volunteers:

Rev. Fr. Frederick Bayler, Pastor Rev. Fr. Bala, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Bob Mantei, Deacon Rev. Mr. Sean Stack, Deacon Rev. Mr. Bob Barnard, Deacon Dea. Chuck Bowman, Maintenance Cindy Fields, Community Service Lois Armentor, Office Administrator Kathy McDougall, Admin Assistant Michele Vangelas, Rel. Ed. Facilitator Bookkeeper Matt Shiffler, Parish Council Chair Jodi S. & Penny W., Health Min.

2 Doyon Place Fairbanks, AK 99701

(907) 452-3533 Fax (907) 456-3336

[email protected] www.alaska.net/~icc/

Parish Office Hours Tues.-Fri. 9:00am - 4:00pm

August 20, 2017

Sacramental Life & Devotions Mass Times Saturday Vigil 5:30pm; Sunday 7:30am, 10:00am

Monday - Friday 12:10pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday - Friday 11:45am - Noon in Church Confessional

Saturday 4:00 - 5:00pm downstairs in Reconciliation Room

Or by appointment

Baptism If you are interested in having your child baptized, please call to

schedule an appointment with Deacon Sean Stack at: 907-452-3701.

Marriage Contact the parish office at least six (6) months prior to the wedding date.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00pm

First Friday 7:30pm - midnight

First Saturday 12:01am - 7:30am

Parish Devotions Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays: 11:45am ~ Rosary

Wednesdays: 6:00 - 7:00pm ~ Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 1st Friday: after 12:10 Mass ~ Prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 3rdFriday: after 12:10 Mass ~ Divine Mercy Chaplet

Mass Intentions: If you would like to request that a Mass be said for your

intention, please call 452-3533, or stop by the office during scheduled

business hours. The suggested donation for a Mass intention is $10.00.

Welcome New Parishioners!!

If you wish to join our parish family, please fill out the Parish Census Form, found in the vestibule or on our

website, & place the completed form in the offertory basket or drop it by the Parish Office. If you are an existing

parishioner & you move, please let the office know your new address.

Flowers

Space Available Flower envelopes are available in the vestibule & cry room. There is availability for flower intentions for August, September and October. Please help us provide flowers for our church!

Bulletin Deadline:

All articles and ads must be in to the ICC parish office by 10 am on Thursday, or they will not run until the following week. E-mail to: [email protected]

"Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing."

- Mother Teresa

For The Week: August 19 – August 27, 2017 Liturgies Mass Intentions

Service for Healing and Blessing: Please join us for our Service for Healing and Blessing for anyone affected by

addiction this Sunday, August 20th at 12:00pm right here at ICC. ICC’s New Pastor Fr. Thomas Kuffel: There will be a 7:00pm Mass next Friday, August 25th to welcome ICC’s new pastor. Please join us in giving Fr. Thomas Kuffel a warm and gracious greeting to our parish. Reception to follow Mass in Murphy Hall.

Fr. Fred is happy to meet with parishioners who wish to see him prior to his departure to Texas. Please contact him or the office for an appointment.

Priest Retreat August 22nd, 23rd and 24th, there will be no 12:10pm Mass at ICC on those dates. The only Masses offered during that time will be a 12:10pm Mass August 22nd and 24th at Sacred Heart Cathedral, with a 9:00am Mass August 23rd at Catholic Schools of Fairbanks (Holy Family Chapel) for those that would like to attend.

Baptism: Vincent Joseph Eger was baptized Wednesday, August 16th. Please keep Vincent in your prayers.

Dominican Rite Latin Mass: Fr. Dominic David Maichrowitz, OP from Holy Family Cathedral in Anchorage will return to Fairbanks August 25th - 26th. On Friday, August 25th, 7pm in the Social Hall at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Fr. Dominic will give the next in his series of talks on God with a focus on the Trinity. Saturday, August 26th at ICC, 3:30pm, Fr. Dominic will celebrate the Dominican Rite Latin Mass. It will be a Missa Cantata. A potluck will follow in Murphy Hall. All are invited and welcome! Position open for a part-time Bookkeeper: Previous related

work experience with a basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting is desirable. Please contact the office for a complete job description 452-3533.

SAVE the DATE: The "Young Women of Grace Program" returns to ICC beginning Tuesdays in January 2018.

Religious Education Teachers Needed: Please consider becoming a member of the Religious Education team at ICC. Religious Education classes including Sunday School, First Communion, Confirmation, RCIA, and RCIC will begin before we know it and we depend upon our faithful volunteers to make this happen. Thank you, “Your faith will grow only in the measure you give it away.” ~Father Robert Barron~

Mark your calendars ICC’s Annual Harvest Festival will be Sunday, October 1st, 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Dog Musher’s Hall. Please join us for the

social event of the season. Enjoy fellowship, food, games and much more. Watch for future updates in the bulletin. CD of the Week: 20 The Baseball Priest: More gripping than the pull of professional sports, the call to the priesthood reveals the great plans God has for those he has called. In this homily, Fr. Burke Masters tells the story of his journey through baseball, to Catholicism and eventually to the priesthood. In a bonus segment, Major League Baseball all-star Mike Sweeney discuss being the perfect teammate with examples from his time in the pros.

NCYC 2017 Join us in Indianapolis November 16-18: Every other year, Catholic young people and their chaperones—youth ministers, campus ministers, parents, catechists, priests, coaches, and scout leaders—come together to pray, learn, and grow in their faith. In addition to opportunities to receive the sacraments of the Eucharist and penance, NCYC participants attend general and breakout sessions on topics relevant to living as a disciple of Christ in today's world, visit with organizations that provide resources and other support to youth and youth ministry, spend time in personal and communal prayer, and engage in service to others.

Please Remember in Your Prayers

Fred Esparza; Dennis Treb; Lisa Hover; Baby Effie; Frank Buckmeier; Lance; John & Cheryle Pfeffer; Dirk Mennard & Family; Clark; Dan Koudelka; Hallie & Mariah Fields; Nora Ross; Patricia Hay; Cheley Patterson; Judy Wise; Mark & Trudie Stack;

The Want Family; Cathie Dolan; Christopher Landry; Sally; Fr. Sean; Dorothy, Damien and Mary; Tracy Austin; Meliegha Snow; Jason Sagers; Johnny; Roy Wilbur; Gordon Depue; Rose Walsh; Luke Bassette & Family; Allison Wood; Tom Muyleart; Jack & Family;

Dorothy; Sally and all names and intentions in our Book of Intentions. Prayer Intentions are being refreshed every 2 months. Please call the office to add and or remove a loved one to the prayer box.

ICC News & Events of Interest

STATUS OF OPERATING FUND - (July 1, 2017 - July 1 2018)

2017-2018 Amt. Needed Second Collection Budget Weekly $TBD $TBD

Regular Income Regular Income Building Fund To Date Last Week Last Week

Saturday Aug 19 St. John Eudes, Priest Jos 24:14-29 Mt 19:13-15 5:30pm: John & Rose Courtney (repose)

Sunday Aug 20 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 56:1, 6-7 Rom 11:13-15, 29-32

Mt 15:21-28

7:30am: Mr. Joseph Hruska Jr. (repose)

10:00am: Bernard McGovern (intentions)

Monday Aug 21 St. Pius X, Pope Jgs 2:11-19 Mt 19:16-22 12:10pm: Audrey Kovanda (repose)

Tuesday Aug 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Jgs 6:11-24a Mt 19:23-30 12:10pm: No Mass

Wednesday Aug 23 St. Rose of Lima, Virgin Jgs 9:6-15 Mt 20:1-16 12:10pm: No Mass

Thursday Aug 24 St. Bartholomew, Apostle Rv 21:9b-14 Jn 1:45-51 12:10pm: No Mass

Friday Aug 25 St. Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz, Priest Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22 Mt 22:34-40 12:10pm: Christopher Landry (health)

Saturday Aug 26 BVM Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17 Mt 23:1-12 5:30pm: ICC Parish Family

3:30pm: Bishop Chad Zielinski (intentions)

Sunday Aug 27 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 22:19-23 Rom 11:33-36

Mt 16:13-20

7:30am: Peggy Harkovitch (repose)

10:00am: Christopher & John Heimsath (repose)

Cindy Fields - Community Service - 456-4918 - [email protected]

The Harsh Reality of the World comes into view of our faith family here at ICC. Now, as we head into the season of rain – frost – chill of the night & damp mornings, not only do I begin thinking of where I put my

shoes with covered toes, warmer car coat, driving gloves & window scraper – my attention turns to many of our homeless & disadvantaged friends who have many more dire needs.

Just last weekend I met a new guest who is looking for size 15 bunny boots. He lives in a dry cabin (he calls a ‘shack in the woods’), & he walks to & from his place on a daily search of warmth, food & to fill his water jug. It is hurts my heart to envision his meager lifestyle & try to comprehend the pain. What other solution is there for him? Even now, freezing to death is a real possibility. After a long walk ‘home’, he crawls into a sleeping bag & has a blanket as a bedroll. He found a little bit of nourishment in town but he says he is always hungry. At this temperature, his feet are quite susceptible to the chill. We gave him clean dry socks. He seems desperately alone in the “wilderness.” Jesus in the garden? We prayed & I invited him to the Healing & Blessing Service. Our new friend will be back, he said.

Pray with me for all those who have no one to pray with, no bed or home & hurt beyond imagining. We walk with these friends as we

walk with our Savior & Co-Redeemer, our Mother. We have the great blessing to talk with those who trust us. Those who are not yet comfortable, we simply see Jesus & console Him with a greeting of Love & welcome & the offer of a nourishing meal. Every volunteer ‘gets it’ & provides the Love of Jesus in their smiles. The process of healing is grand & sobering & dignified & extremely spiritual for each of us. The parish of Immaculate Conception prays for their needs every day.

With Blessed Mother’s protection & guidance, we look & find Jesus in the ‘garden’ during these fateful & divine encounters. She holds each other up as we walk with Him on His last earthy journey. Every day we are shown horrific suffering & harsh reality of this world. We stand together at the foot of the Cross reaching up to touch His feet, collecting the last drops of precious blood, so to keep it from falling & mixing with the dust below. Tenderly we kiss His sacred body & taste His precious blood on our lips. Daily, we are compelled to answer YES - opening wide our mind, body & soul to fully accept His Merciful Unconditional Love. Together in response to the Will of the Trinity & Mother of Mercy residing within, we gladly continue our journey to bring “Thy Kingdom Come – Thy will be done – On Earth as it is in Heaven.” Amen.

St. Nicholas Church is seeking an organized, motivated, and people-oriented individual for the position of Youth Minister. The Youth Minister is responsible for organizing and coordinating the youth group, edge program, sacramental preparation, and attend ACYC, NCYC, and World Youth Day trips. In addition, the youth minister recruits and trains core members who will assist with

catechesis and chaperoning events. Qualified candidates will possess a degree in religious education, theology, general education or equivalent work experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three references (two professional and one personal) to the parish office, attention Fr. Stan Jaszek. Salary DOE. Position open until filled.

The Diocese of Fairbanks is looking to hire a maintenance person for building maintenance at Peger Road campus which includes: Sacred Heart Cathedral, Chancery, Frassati House, St. Ignatius Residence, warehouse, aircraft hangar. Minimum qualifications: Experience in a variety of building maintenance and/or construction projects, with at least 5 years’ experience. Experience in boiler maintenance, plumbing, electrical, heating controls, carpentry and painting is highly desirable. Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment for use in maintaining grounds and buildings. Interested individuals should submit a resume to [email protected] by 4:00pm, August 14th. Anticipated start date of September 25th. Full job description available by contacting [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

SAVE THE DATE - FAMILY FULLY ALIVE CONFERENCE (FEB 9-11, 2018): Join us for the "Family Fully Alive Conference" February 9-11 at the Catholic Schools of Fairbanks. Nationally known and local speakers will offer talks and discussion on all facets of family life and vocation discernment for all ages. Speakers include:

-Archbishop Charles Chaput (Archdiocese of Philadelphia); -Dr. Mary Rice Hasson (Catholic Women's Forum, Washington, DC); -Dr. Leo Patlinghug (Grace Before Meals); -Dr. Steve Ray (producer of the Footprints of God DVD series); -Dr. Ray Guarendi (Catholic Psychologist and author); -and many more! There will even be a VBS for the kids! Early bird registration will begin on July 1st, so mark your calendars, tell your friends and join us for the "Family Fully Alive!" For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/105248523399911.

Religious Education: Now is the time to start thinking about training our catechists for the upcoming catechetical year. Last year we piloted the use of online catechetical training from Fides Catholic Apostolate based in Florida. Despite several hiccups with access, those that completed the courses were generally pleased with the content. This year we will again offer two opportunities for online training, once in the fall and once in the spring. This fall we will be working with Fides to offer the “Let Us Pray” module of their training. Like last year the 10-hour online course will begin with an introductory webinar on Saturday, Sept. 16th (time TBD). Individual catechists are asked to register online at: https://fidesformation.com/product-category/fairbanks/ The cost for the course is $29.95 per person. Parishes are encouraged to offer some sort of partial or full reimbursement to their catechists who successfully complete the course. Please be sure that you register for the DIOCESE OF FAIRBANKS course and not another diocese that Fides works with. Catechists who complete the six-module series over a period of three years will have master catechist status with the diocese. For more info please contact Fr. Robert Fath, Diocese of Fairbanks, Office of Faith and Family Formation 374-9511 or [email protected].

Other Catholic News and Events

Michele Vangelas - Religious Education & Youth News - 452-3533 - [email protected]

Catechists Needed! If you have ever considered being a catechist, now is the time. We currently have openings in the 3-5 and 6-8 grade classes. Curriculum is provided and training is flexible. Please see me in the vestibule before and after Masses. Classes begin September 17th.

Registration has begun! Please see me in the vestibule before or after Masses to register for PK-8 and First Holy Communion Sacramental Preparation Sunday classes, RCIA, RCIC and Confirmation Preparation Class. Early registration helps to insure that we have enough materials on hand to start the year off right. Thank you.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is open to all those seeking to become members of the Catholic faith, deepen their relationship with their faith, brush up on the details or just share time in community with like-minded folks. All are welcome to join us Wednesday evenings from 7pm-9pm in the living room starting Wednesday, September 27th.

ICC Parish “FORMED”: Please register at FORMED.org, the Parish code is: J8WDM7.

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