IC Parish will, once again, participate in #GivingTuesday, the international day of giving that harnesses the generosity of millions of people around the world to support the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live. Each Giving Tuesday, IC Parish chooses a life-affirming organization to raise donations for. This year, we have chosen Springs of Love to receive 100% of donations raised! Springs of Love encourages, educates, and equips Catholics to discern and live out the call to foster and adopt, while creating communities of support to help cultivate a culture of foster care and adoption in our parishes.   CLICK HERE to make a donation   Our parish’s donations will assist Springs of Love to offer an in-person Foster and Adoption Discernment Retreat in our diocese, and to follow up with local small group meetings for continuing discernment. We hope to host our first retreat this spring/summer 2024 in Columbus. Building Foster Teams in parishes is also a priority for 2024, and the Springs of Love team is developing training modules to form and offer ongoing support for parish team leaders. A Foster Team is a pro-life initiative that involves the whole parish family, and with our help, Springs of Love can help establish Teams throughout the diocese, including right here at IC! With the help of our IC parish family, Springs of Love can continue developing resources for foster and adoptive parents, including a virtual 8-week parenting class. Learn more about the pro-life work and support offered by Springs of Love, and check out their Love Stories video series, featuring inspiring the stories of families who fostered and adopted children, and birth families, available now on FORMED and EWTN on-demand. Give now so that our IC family can help spread the Love!

Memorial Christmas Flowers This year, we will continue to decorate our church and sanctuary with flowers in memory of our deceased loved ones. If you would like to contribute to our Christmas Poinsettias, you may do so by completing this order form: giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/fa5ae181-c4b6-4d15-97fd-7e23f21d3224 Or, you may also drop off a printed order form with donation at the Parish Office.   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. IN ORDER TO PUBLISH THESE NAMES IN THE CHRISTMAS BULLETIN, NAMES AND DONATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2023.

“Advent with Mary” and “Vibrant Faith In A Secular Age” talks by Dr. Edward Sri Thursday, December 7 Join us at IC for a talk given by theologian, author, and well-known Catholic speaker, Dr. Edward Sri. The talk will be held in the church on Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend, however, we ask that you please register if you plan on joining us for this event. CLICK HERE to register   Feast Day Mass Friday, December 8 Masses for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be held at 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 7:00 p.m.   Joyful Mysteries Video Series Breakfast Saturday, December 9 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend, however, we ask that you please register if you plan to joining us for this event. CLICK HERE to register   For questions about the IC Triduum celebrations, email parishcouncil@iccols.org  _____________________________________ Dr. Edward Sri – Biography Dr. Edward Sri is a theologian, author and well-known speaker who presents to tens of thousands of people around the world each year. He has written several best-selling books, including No Greater Love; Who Am I to Judge?; and Walking with Mary. He is the presenter of several faith formation programs used by thousands of parishes, including the celebrated film series Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained. With Curtis Martin, he is a co-founder of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) and currently serves as Sr. Vice President of Apostolic Outreach. Dr. Sri leads pilgrimages to Rome and the Holy Land each year and is the host of the acclaimed podcast All Things Catholic. His latest book is The Art of Living: The Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love. He and his wife Elizabeth are blessed with eight children and reside

OPPORTUNITY TO HELP PARISHES AND SCHOOLS ON MAUI THROUGH PRAYER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT The Most Reverend Larry Silva, Bishop of Honolulu, has requested your prayers for all those affected by the wildfires that have ravaged Maui. Additionally, he has requested support for the Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation (HCCF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, to rebuild lives and restore hope by aiding the relief efforts for parish and school communities. To make a tax-deductible contribution visit https://tinyurl.com/MauiCatholic. Read Bishop Larry Silva’s letter to the Catholic Faithful in Hawaii and Beyond here: Silva Letter2 1 (1). Please be generous with your prayers and financial assistance. Thank you!

What? The Rescue Project is an experience of the gospel surrounded by food, conversation, and prayer. The Rescue Project seeks to proclaim the gospel in a compelling and attractive way over eight weeks in a small group format. This experience is imbued with beauty, authentic humanity, and accompaniment. The Rescue Project is for anyone and everyone! It appeals to those who have been walking with Jesus for years, as well as those for whom Jesus is only a figure in ancient history.   Where? Immaculate Conception Parish in Marian Hall   When? Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Beginning Monday, September 25 through November 6, along with a Retreat Day on Saturday, November 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   To register, please CLICK HERE   For questions, contact Mary Ann Rivera at marivera@iccols.org

Our Knights of Columbus Council 14962 recently held a car show on IC campus on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Trophies were awarded for: Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Engine, Best Interior, and Most Cute! An additional 5 “Peoples’ Choice” Trophies awarded as well. Click the link below to see the video of the winning cars: Car Show | KofC14962 (kofc98.wixsite.com)