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Organ Renovation Project

Posted on February 12, 2022 in: General News

Organ Renovation Project
Here at Immaculate Conception, we are blessed with a beautiful tradition of exemplary music, whether it is in our choirs, our music ministers, or even the students of our school. One of the most vital tools that enable this ministry to happen is the beautiful Schantz pipe organ, which is prominent i...

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VBS: Wilderness Escape

Posted on May 18, 2020 in: General News

VBS: Wilderness Escape
Welcome to Wilderness Escape—an exciting journey with God’s people, the Israelites, that brings God’s Word to life for kids and adults! Register Now Immaculate Conception Vacation Bible School July 21, 2020 - July 25, 2020 Tue 21 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm CDT Wed 22 ...

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Parish News - February

Posted on February 10, 2020 in: General News

Parish News - February
Ash Wednesday Mass Times: 6:20 AM, 8:30 AM, 12:00 Noon (followed by lunch in Community Room A) & 5:30 PM. Scripture Study Scripture Study Sign-up this weekend and next weekend, February 8th & 9th/February 15th & 15th, before and after all Masses in the Lower Gatherin...

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We are Forming a Youth Choir !

Posted on November 07, 2019 in: General News

We are Forming a Youth Choir !
Youth Choir Now Forming We are forming a youth choir for parishioners in grades 6th – 12th.  Register by using the registration form found here or call the parish office at 417.887.0600.  Please reply by November 11th.  The youth choir will participate in t...

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PCCW Holiday Sale and Bake Sale - Nov 16-17
Start your Christmas shopping at our Holiday Sale (huge white elephant and bake sale). Saturday, November 16th from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m Sunday, November 17th from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Adopt-A-Turkey Fundraiser!

Posted on November 07, 2019 in: General News

Adopt-A-Turkey Fundraiser!
St. Vincent de Paul’s Adopt-a-Turkey fundraiser has begun. Look for your turkey envelopes on the Gathering Area table, and as always we are extremely grateful for your sacrificial gift. Without it we would not be able to cover the rising cost of food.

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Chili Supper - Sat Nov 9th at 5:00 p.m.
Chili Supper Supporting Veterans in Need Saturday, November 9th at 5:00 p.m. in Community Room A

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Trunk or Treat

Posted on October 18, 2019 in: General News

Trunk or Treat
Join us on Sunday, October 27th from 4:00PM – 6:00PM for our 2nd annual Trunk or Treat.  Bring the family, decorate your trunk and trick-or-treat in a safe environment.  We will have a cake walk and 1st & 2nd place prizes for the best decorated car.  Don&...

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Blessing of the Animals Ceremony and Mini Festival
We will be hosting a “Blessing of the Animals” ceremony and mini festival.  The public is invited.  All creatures great and small are welcome!  The ceremony will be on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at 12:30 pm.  We will gather outside in front of the Immaculate Conception ...

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Pumpkin Wars - Pumpkin Decorating

WHEN: Saturday October 12th, 2019 DROP-OFF: 12pm - 3pm CONTEST: 5pm - 8pm WHERE: 3555 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 65804 Community Room CONTACT: (417) 234-7887 or fundraising4svdp@gmail.com
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Catholic Night

Posted on July 26, 2019 in: General News

Join us on August 29th for Catholic Night with the Springfield Cardinals.  We have blocked out a section just for Immaculate Conception parishioners and envelopes for ticket ordering are available on the gathering area table.  Ticket orders are due by Friday, August 9th. Click he...

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Altar Server

Posted on July 26, 2019 in: General News

We will be having an Altar Server refresher course during the Immaculate Conception School Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, August 13th at 3:00 p.m. in the church.

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Feast of the Assumption

Posted on July 26, 2019 in: General News

Feast of the Assumption Mass Schedule: Wednesday, August 14th Vigil Mass – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 15th Feast Day – 6:20 a.m., 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

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Confirmation

Posted on July 26, 2019 in: General News

Please pray for our Confirmands as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, which will take place on Saturday, August 10th at the 4:00 p.m. Mass.

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Weekday and 4th of July Masses
Weekday Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 6:20AM Wednesday: Communion Service at 6:20AM Monday—Friday: 8:30AM Wednesday Evening: 6:30PM 4th of July Masses 6:20 AM & 8:30 AM

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Rosary

Posted on June 11, 2019 in: General News

The rosary is prayed every Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel.

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Immaculate Conception School is beginning a new safety program for the 2019-2020 school year.  We are seeking guardian angels to help supervise student drop off in the mornings from 7:30-8:10 a.m. at our elementary and middle school doors.  Angels need to be VIRTUS certified (classes avail...

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Men’s Prayer Group

Posted on June 11, 2019 in: General News

The Men’s Prayer Group will have their next meeting on Sunday, June 30th at 7:00 p.m. with the praying of the rosary at 6:30 p.m. in Community Room B.

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Boy Scouts Annual Garage Sale

Posted on June 11, 2019 in: General News

The Boy Scouts Annual Garage Sale will be held on Father’s Day weekend beginning June 14th at 3:00 p.m.  The garage sale will be open on June 14th from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., June 15th all day and on June 16th from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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Vacation Bible School

Posted on April 17, 2019 in: General News

Vacation Bible School
May 28th – June 1st This year’s Vacation Bible School adventure is “Athens, Holy Land Adventure – Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth”.  Join us for a fun filled week of Bible study, games, a marketplace, snacks and tons of fun!!  Pick...

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Holy Week Schedule

Posted on April 05, 2019 in: General News

April 18th – Holy Thursday 7:00 PM – Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight in the Gathering Area April 19th – Good Friday 12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM – Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion. ...

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Fish Fry Friday

Posted on April 05, 2019 in: General News

Fish Fry Friday

Friday, April 12, 2019 at 5:30pm the Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Lenten fish fry. Menu includes fried fish, fish sticks, hush puppies, cheese pizza, cole slaw, and beverages (iced tea, lemonade, coffee, water). Donations gratefully accepted.

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Catholic Man Night

Posted on March 18, 2019 in: General News

All men are invited to join us at Immaculate Conception Parish for Catholic Man Night on Thursday, March 21st.  We will start with Mass at 7:00, followed by dinner and a Spiritual reflection given by Sr. Pauline Nugent, CCVI, PhD.

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Simple Soup Supper

Posted on March 18, 2019 in: General News

Join us on Fridays during Lent for a simple soup supper from 5:30 – 6:30.  We will then have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 6:30 with Adoration followed by Stations of the Cross at 7:00.  Every Friday through April 12th.

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Mary’s Way of the Cross”

Posted on March 18, 2019 in: General News

PCCW presents “Mary’s Way of the Cross” on Tuesday, April 9th at 7:00 PM with Bishop Rice as our speaker.

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Immaculate Conception Lenten Communal Penance Service: Sunday, April 7th at 2:00 PM

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Lent: Mass Every Wednesday

Posted on March 18, 2019 in: General News

Join us for Mass in the church every Wednesday night during Lent.  Bishop John Leibrecht will be the celebrant for 6:30 Mass on March 27th and Bishop Edward Rice will be the celebrant for 6:30 Mass on April 3rd.

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Director of Sacred Music Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Springfield, Missouri Immaculate Conception Catholic Church is a vibrant parish community of 1,100+ families located in beautiful Southwest Missouri.  It is also home to a lovely 22 Rank, 2 Manual Schantz organ which was instal...

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Upcoming Events

Posted on February 18, 2019 in: General News

MSU Chorale Concert Sunday, February 24th – 5:30 p.m. MSU Chorale Concert “To the Heavens.”  This program will include J.S. Bach’s infamous motet, Singet dem Hernn ein neues Lied (BWV 225), as well as works by MacMillan, Nystedt, Weelkes, Parker and more. Ash...

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Camp Re-New-All

Posted on January 25, 2019 in: General News

Camp Re-New-All
Camp Re-New-All brochures are available on the bulletin board in the gathering area.  All registration will be done online this year. Register Here.  Please call Katie at the Catholic Center at 417.866.0841 for more information.

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Immaculate Conception will be hosting a Safe Environment VIRTUS Training Session on Thursday, February 7th from 9:00AM – 12:00PM.  Pre-registration for this session is required and can be done at www.dioscg.org under the Child & Youth Protection tab.  Please c...

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Women of the Parish

Posted on January 03, 2019 in: General News

Come join us on Tuesday, January 8th, at 11:30AM for a short meeting, soup luncheon, and craft activity. All women of the parish are invited. Meet new people or socialize with old friends. Please bring laundry detergent to be distributed by St. Vincent dePaul

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Dinner for Eight

Posted on January 03, 2019 in: General News

Dinner for Eight
Take  the time to make new friends or renew acquaintances by joining “Dinner for Eight”.  Adults of all ages-couples-and singles-gather in groups of 8, four times a year, to enjoy fellowship and food.  Each gathering is hosted in a different home with the hosts prepar...

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Mary Ann Davis - 25 Years of Ministry
Join with us in thanking Mary Ann Davis for her 25 years of ministry to Immaculate Conception Parish and Community. On January 20th, following the 11:00 AM Mass, we will have a reception for Mary Ann. She is retiring at the end of January 2019. Thank you Mary Ann for your years of service!

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Year End Giving & Current Requests

Posted on December 14, 2018 in: General News

Please consider making a prayerful financial response to help provide for our ministries. Year End Donations: Ministry to the Poor Providing support to those in need Youth Activities Parish School of Religion, Religious Education Supplies, Scholarships for Youth Retrea...

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Christmas Mass Schedule

Posted on December 12, 2018 in: General News

Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th Eve Masses: 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM Midnight Mass: 12:00 AM with Christmas Carols starting at 11:30 PM Christmas Day, Monday, December 25th Day Mass: 9:00 AM Christmas Day Dinner: 12:00 Noon You are invited to a Christmas Day Dinner at Immaculate Conc...

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#iGiveCatholic Giving Day

Posted on November 26, 2018 in: General News

#iGiveCatholic Giving Day
We’re so excited to be a part of the #iGiveCatholic Giving Day! You can support our campaign by visiting https://springfieldcg.igivecatholic.org/organizations/immaculate-conception-parish-springfield and donating on Nov. 27th or during advanced giving, November 12th-26th. Thank you f...

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Posted on November 21, 2018 in: General News

(Parish Feastday & Holyday of Obligation) Holyday Masses Friday, December 7th Mass 5:30 PM Bishop John J. Leibrecht, Celebrant Feast Day Dinner: 6:30 PM Beef Brisket, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Green Beans, Hot Rolls, Assorted Cakes & Drinks Saturday, December 8th Masses ...

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Missouri Bishops release letter of recommendations, concerns to USCCB Committee for the Protection of Children and Young People
Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau News Release Missouri Bishops Release Letter of Recommendations, Concerns to USCCB Committee For The Protection Of Children And Young People US bishops meet in Baltimore Nov. 12-14, 2018 Baltimore, MD - The Bishops of Missouri have released a let...

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Annual Bake Sale - November 10-11

Posted on November 05, 2018 in: General News

Ladies and gentleman, start planning your baking now! We are asking all households to contribute HOME baked goods to our annual bake sale, on Saturday & Sunday, November 10th & 11th. The money raised will help our St. Vincent de Paul, Rare Breed, Birthright, LifeHouse; and also our Seminaria...

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All Saints’ Day

Posted on October 25, 2018 in: General News

All Saints’ Day
A Holy Day of Obligation Wednesday, October 31st 5:30pm (Holyday Mass for All Saints’ will be at 5:30 PM— No 6:30 PM Mass on Wednesday of this week) Thursday, November 1st 6:20am, 8:30am, and 5:30pm Memorial of All Souls Friday, November 2nd 6:20am and, 8:30am Mass

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Trunk or Treat - October 28

Posted on October 22, 2018 in: General News

Trunk or Treat - October 28
Trunk or Treat this Sunday, October 28th, from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.  Bring candy, decorate your trunk and makes kids happy!!  Chili and hot dogs will be available, as well as a cake walk, glow-in-the-dark tattoos and lots of fun!!  Plan on joining us! Download Trunk or Treat Fl...

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Our last group work day for our "6th year" will be Tuesday, October 23rd, 9:00am –11:00am. It's never too late to join other volunteers from area parishes to help maintain their beautiful grounds and plant and harvest fresh vegetables in their 21 raised beds. These vegetables are...

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Minister to the Sick

Posted on October 19, 2018 in: General News

Minister to the Sick
Have you ever felt called to visit hospitalized patients and bring the Eucharist to Catholic patients? The Pastoral Services Department at Mercy Hospital is currently recruiting committed active Catholic lay persons to be Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the sick. Training, mentoring and...

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The Fatima Rosary Crusade celebrates the Miracle of the Sun on Saturday, October 13th, at 12:00 NOON. We will be praying the rosary at the Southeast corner of Immaculate Conception’s parking lot for the intentions of: Our Holy Catholic Church; Freedom of Religion; Our Country; Conversion of Si...

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Catholic Man Night

Posted on September 28, 2018 in: General News

All Catholic Men are invited to “Men Meeting Jesus” Thursday, October 4th, 6:30PM, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Join us for Man-feast, fellowship, and re-lections from Father Colby Elbert. RSVP to SGFareaCatholicManNight@gmail.com or 417.827.0303

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Animal Blessing - October 7th

Posted on September 28, 2018 in: General News

The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Spring-ield, Missouri, will be hosting a “Blessing of the Animals” event. In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, and in continuation of our 150th Anniversary celebration, Father Tom Kiefer will bless pets from our community. All creatures great an...

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Pet Blessings

Posted on September 27, 2018 in: General News

In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, and in continuation of our 150th Anniversary celebration, Father Tom Kiefer will bless pets from our community.   All creatures great and small are welcome!  The ceremony will be on Sunday, October 7, 2018, at 12:30 pm.  We will gather outside o...

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Cornerstone Scripture Study

Posted on September 07, 2018 in: General News

Take a spiritual journey through scripture where Jesus is "The Cornerstone." The Cornerstone, a Catholic in depth study of the Scriptures, involves daily study questions, small group sharing, spiritual reflection, and commentary readings. This year’s study: Book of Revelation. Take a...

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Pope Francis calls Catholics to go to the peripheries. We invite you to attend the Missouri Catholic Conference’s 2018 annual Assembly on Saturday, October 6th, at Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City to find out how. This event is sponsored by the Missouri bishops and is free to all ...

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The Women's Council is collecting used but still wearable shoes to donate to charitable organizations in Springfield, from Saturday, September 1st, thru Friday, September 28th. Please tie or rubber-band each pair of shoes together and place in the box marked “Save Your Soles” in the ...

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150th Anniversary T-shirts

Posted on September 06, 2018 in: General News

The Youth Group is taking orders for Immaculate Conception 150th Anniversary T-shirts after mass this weekend and next weekend.  Deadline for this order is Monday, September 17th so shirts will be here in time for the parish picnic on October 6th.  Adult shirts are $15.00 and you...

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Family Trouble? Personal Illness? Depression? Relationship issues? Learn how to look back and find possible roots of these problems in the past and bring them to Jesus for forgiveness and healing. Fr. Brendan Walsh, SAC will be joining us from the Pallottine Retreat House for a day of talks at the D...

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Have you been Confirmed?

Posted on August 24, 2018 in: General News

Informational Meeting for Parents and Candidate This informational meeting is for any individual from 9th grade and up who has not been confirmed. You need only to attend one of the following meetings: Saturday, September 1st, after the 4:00pm Mass; Sunday, September 2nd, after the 11:00am Mass; ...

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LifeHouse Volunteers Needed

Posted on August 24, 2018 in: General News

LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home is in need of loving, dedicated volunteers to work in our childcare program. We offer twice weekly childcare to our residents on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:30am–11:30am. If interested, contact Jill Bryant, 417.720.4213, or email at jbryant@ccsomo.org. You will b...

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The Regional Council of Catholic Women's General Meeting is Thursday, September 6th, at Immaculate Conception Parish. Registration & a light brunch will begin at 8:45am. Business meeting at 9:30am, followed by Mass, lunch, & entertainment. The day will end at 2:00pm. Raffle items will be...

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August Work Day—LifeHouse

Posted on August 17, 2018 in: General News

Our August work day will be Thursday, August 23rd, 8:30am–10:30am. We will be weeding and harvesting vegetables from the 21 raised beds that the residents of LifeHouse enjoy as well as general grounds maintenance. We will continue to scrape paint from the back grotto in preparation for paintin...

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The 6–week Coping class begins Thursday, August 23rd, at 6:30pm, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish and is designed to help individuals work through the trauma of losing a spouse through death, divorce or separation. Participants are introduced to the 5 Stages of Grief, a normal reaction to any si...

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Due to Catholic Night with the Springfield Cardinals, the Tuesday night Adult Continuing Education class will be canceled this month.  Reschedule date will be announced once it is decided.

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Women’s Council Meeting

Posted on August 13, 2018 in: General News

PCCW General Meeting -- The meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 14th, at 7:00pm, in Community Room A. Plans will be discussed for the Regional Meeting that will take place at IC on Thursday, September 6th. Please bring a donation for Safe to Sleep: 21" rolling suitcase, regular size shampoo...

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Attention all girls K–12! American Heritage Girls Troop MO1118 wants to connect with you! You and your parents are cordially invited to join us Monday, August 20th, 6:30pm–8:00pm, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall, for fun, fellowship, and information regarding our diocesan troop. Emai...

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Join us for our annual “Summer Get-Together” Sunday, August 19th, following the 11:00am Mass in Community Room A. Last names beginning with A-G, please bring a DESSERT; last names beginning with H-Q, please bring a HOT side dish (vegetables, casserole, etc.); & last names beginning w...

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Blood Drive

Posted on August 06, 2018 in: General News

August 15, 2018—Immaculate Conception Church Community Room A  Schedule at Church or www.cbco.org — Donate Blood — “scheduling an appointment” (Left of Donor Quick Pass)

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May was once again a busy month. We assisted 60 families consisting of 108 adults and 54 children. Several members of St Vincent de Paul headed to the Veterans Center to help feed the homeless on Wednesday, May 16th. We are scheduled to work breakfast again on Wednesday June 20th, 8:00am. I encourag...

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God Bless you Fr. Chaz

Posted on June 20, 2018 in: General News

Fr. Chaz has received an assignment from Bishop Rice that will be effective July 5, 2018. He will be an Associate Pastor with Fr. J at the parishes of St. Peter’s in Joplin and St. Ann’s in Carthage. We have been blessed with Fr. Chaz’s ministry among us for the past two years. ...

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The annual Diocesan Development Fund appeal will be held May 5th & 6th. This effort is conducted in every parish of the Diocese to help finance the activities and programs of the Catholic Church in southern Missouri. Our parish goal is $175,752.00; donor goal is 427. We ask you to keep the DDF c...

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Life Is a Test

Posted on February 21, 2018 in: General News

One of my favorite posters says, "Life is a test. It is only a test. Had this been a real life you would have been instructed where to go and what to do." Whenever I think of this humorous bit of wisdom, it reminds me to not take my life so seriously. As an experiment, see if you can ap...

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Beginning Experience

Posted on February 21, 2018 in: General News

The next Coping with Life Alone course for divorced, widowed, or separated begins Thursday, February 22nd, 6:30pm, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. This 6-week course is designed to help individuals work through the trauma of losing a spouse through death or divorce. The Beginning Experience progr...

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Safe Environment VIRTUS Training

Posted on February 21, 2018 in: General News

Virtus—Pre-registration is necessary: click on “registration” on the left, or call your parish office for assistance. Schedule may be found on the diocesan event calendar at www.dioscg.org or www.virtus.org. The next session is: Saturday, March 10th, 9:00am–12:00 noon, Holy T...

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The Lenten Lock-In is March 3rd–4th at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Springfield. All youth, K-5th grade, currently in an adventure program such as Boy Scouts, American Heritage Girls, Trail Life, or Girl Scouts are invited to participate. All youth 6th grade and older are invited to serve on ...

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