Join us for a new bible study at Immaculate Conception Parish where we will study “How to Pray Like Mary.” Together, we will learn a powerful practice for daily prayer as Mary models it. Sessions will be held on: Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in Marian Hall (starting May 23 – June 27) and on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in Marian Hall (starting May 31 – July 5).    Study Materials are available for purchase through Ascension Press. Please purchase your materials here: ascensionpress.com/collections/how-to-pray-like-mary   All are welcome to join! For questions or more information, email Mary Ann Rivera at: marivera@iccols.org

We have already kicked off The 2023 Appeal in our Diocese. This year’s Appeal theme, “Forward with Jesus,” encourages us to move forward serving others with the Light of Christ. The Appeal is a major source of funding that supports many needs throughout our Diocese of Columbus. Your gift supports Evangelization, Vocations, Catholic Education and Tuition Assistance, and Social Concerns. Our parish’s Diocesan fundraising goal for the The Appeal is $156, 189. Supporting The Appeal helps us to live a Christian life of charity, justice, and hope. Your gift will not only help these diocesan efforts, but it will greatly benefit Immaculate Conception as well! As you know, our school is celebrating its 100th year anniversary in 2023. In celebration of this milestone, our goal for The Appeal is to raise an additional $100,000 over our Diocesan goal to care for our aging school building. Our school needs funding for necessary maintenance projects that have been deferred for several years. These projects include fixing the steps and ramps, updating the boilers and control system, pavement work on the front school-bus loop and west parking lot, repair to the capstones on the front of the school (which has already fallen off), and finally addressing the “dungeon bathrooms” in the school’s lower level. Our Parish Finance Council has advised that this is an ideal time to raise needed funds since The Appeal is the only fundraising effort in the parish that is exempt from the 8% Diocesan tax. This means we are asking for a total pledge of $256,189 so that every dollar raised over our Diocesan goal for The Appeal will be returned to us tax free! As we move forward in Christian stewardship, I know there are many obligations facing us and our families. Please know that no gift is

On Saturday, April 22 from 10am – noon, parishioners of all ages are invited to help make IC beautiful!  This is a great opportunity to meet new parishioners, work side-by-side friends and provides a great opportunity for our kids to volunteer and show their faith through works.  Activities will include weeding and cleaning out beds, planting new plants, raking and general yard maintenance.  Please bring appropriate tools for this type of work (gloves, clippers, hand shovels, rakes, etc.).  Many hands make light work.  There will be grilled burgers and hot dogs after!  For more information, please contact John Bruzzese at (614) 284-9226.  See you on April 22!  We meet at the grotto.

ICAA SPRING FLOWER SALE IS HAPPENING NOW!   Order your plants at this link: https://app.fundraiseit.org/shop.php?code=196A6B   Sale ends March 30! School-wide Goal of 2,000 plants = Dress Down day for all! Grade that sells the most gets a DONUT PARTY! Delivery Day is Saturday, May 13th 9am-noon (Day before Mother’s Day!) Questions? Please reach out to Katie Winland at kwinland2@gmail.com

This year we will continue to decorate our church and Sanctuary with Easter lilies and flowers in memory of our deceased loved ones. If you would like to contribute to our Easter lilies/flowers, you may do so by placing your donation, including the name(s) of the deceased, in an envelope marked “Easter Lilies” in the collection basket or by sending it to the Rectory OR you can click the link below to make your donation online! Make an Online Donation Here Your $10.00 donation will not only honor someone special in your life, but it will enhance the beauty of our worship space during the Easter season. Thank you!