10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

From Father Jim“Jesus came home with his disciples… His mother and his brothers arrived. Standing outside they sent word to Him and called Him. A crowd seated around Him told Him, ‘Your mother and your brothers and your sisters are outside asking for you.’ But He said to them in reply, ‘Who are My mother and my brothers?’ And looking around at those seated in the circle he said, ‘Here are My mother and My brothers. For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and My mother.”

What a wonderful description of the great homecoming. Those who wanted to be with the Teacher had a lot to learn, and He added an important new dimension.

Jesus explicitly tells us of our relationship with Him. We are brothers and sisters. Can you see the crowd, the circle of eager listeners, the sudden interruption, and then the fundamental teaching? I become a brother or sister of the Lord as I seek to know the will of God and put it into practice. My search, sometimes called discernment, allows me to establish in the words of Pope Francis a relationship with Jesus. As I am brother and sister to Him, I have the same relationship with others.

Congratulations to those recently baptized:Mr. Dominick Francis Brehany

Congratulations to the couple(s) who has recently been married in the parish:

Mr. and Mrs. William and Malana Orsborn

We extend a warm welcome to our new Parishioners:

Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Paula MezickMs. Anne-Marie Ravert and family

Ms. Patricia SenaMs. Samantha Wade

June 11, 2018-St. Barnabas, Apostle8:30 am--------Vivian Duffy

June 12, 2018-8:30 am--------Katherine E. Amigo

June 13, 2018 St. Anthony of Padua, Priest & Dr. of the Church

8:30 am--------Alicia Schweizer

June 14, 2018-8:30 am--------Joseph Burger Jr.

June 15, 2018-8:30 am --------Edward Rossi

June 16 20188:30 am--------Josephine Sholomisky (Living Intention)5:00 pm--------Daniel L. McMenamin

June 17, 2018 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time7:00 am--------People of the Parish8:30 am--------Edward and Patricia McCarthy9:00 am SJ-----Michael Anthony Rice10:15 am-------Fathers of the Parish

12:00 pm Joseph ‘Bud’ Amberg

Save the Date!!Our 8th Annual Golf Classic is going to be held tomorrow Monday, June 11th, 2018 at the Newark Country Club!! Join us for a fun-filled day of golf, great food, and some amazing auction items and golf prizes; including a hole-in-one car

LITURGYdonated by Newark Chrysler Jeep Dodge! Spaces for golfing are filled but you can still participate by: sponsoring, volunteering, or joining us for dinner! Register online at iccparish.weconnect.com or by filling out a registration found in the churches or parish office. We need volunteers to help the day of. Contact the Parish Office at 410-398-1100 for more information.

Readings for next week:11 th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Ezekiel 17:22-24God will restore the kingdom of Judah, as symbolized by the cedar. The deed is emphasized by the words, “As I, the Lord have spoken, so will I do.”

Second Reading: II Corinthians 5:6-10Paul acknowledges “that we are, in a sense, away from the Lord while in this life and bound to our bodies.” We will be fully united with God in the next life, if we please him in this life.

Gospel: Mark 4:26-34The reign of God is compared to a mustard seed which is the smallest of seeds yet grows to become the largest of shrubs. Similarly, God’s community grows gradually until it becomes large and strong.

DOES YOUR CHILD NEED TO BE BAPTIZED?The next Baptism Class is, August 20th, 7:00-8:30 pm in the Parish Center. It’s never too early to prepare for the Baptism of your child. Parents are required and Godparents are encouraged to attend. Contact the Parish Office to register and arrange the date of Baptism at 410-398-1100.

ADORATION FOR VOCATIONSOn the 1st Sunday of each month, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament occurs from 1pm-3pm in IC Chapel. Join us to pray for vocations to priesthood and religious life. The next opportunity is July 1st. Contact Dermott Mullan at 410-398-3368.

DAILY READINGS:Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday..........Gn 3:9-15; 2 Cor 4:13-15:1; Mk 3:20-35Monday.................Acts 11:21b-26, 13:1-3; Mt 5:1-12

Tuesday..............................1 Kgs 17:7-16; Mt 5:13-16

Wednesday......................1 Kgs 18:20-39; Mt 5:17-19

Thursday..........................1 Kgs 18:41-46; Mt 5:20-26

Friday .........................1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Mt 5:27-32

Saturday ..........................1 Kgs 19:19-21; Mt 5:33-372018 VBS PLANNING IS HERE!

"Shipwrecked" Totally Catholic VBS is where kids learn that Jesus rescues! Look for the date of our next planning meeting! If you cannot attend the meeting, but would like to be part of this exciting adventure, contact the religion office at 410-392-

3551 or email donnamichelangelo@yahoo.com We are still in need of adult and teen volunteers to make this exciting adventure happen!

We need YOU!PLANNING ON ATTENDING VBS?

REGISTER NOW FOR VBS!! DON’T MISS OUT ON THE BEST WEEK OF SUMMER!VBS will be held June 24-28 from 6:00-8:30pm This will be a great week to meet new friends, enjoy wonderful treats, play creative games, learn and be part of fantastic bible stories while learning incredible songs. VBS is for children Ages 4 through the completion of Grade 5Registration forms are available in the vestibule of Church and in the Parish Center.Online registration available:

iccparish.weconnect.com/vbsLIKE us on FACEBOOK:

www.facebook.com/immaculateconceptionvbs/

Liturgical Ministers for Next Week: June 16-17

5:00 pmAltar Servers: Claudia G, Nathan S •EMs: Julie M, Diana B, Carol K• Lector: Happy W • Ushers: Eileen P, Bill B, Pat C

7:00 amAltar Servers: Ashley D • EM’s: Peter D, Ginnie D, Sandra H• Lector: William K • Ushers: Charles M, William C

8:30 amAltar Servers: Elizabeth R, Layla B• EMs: Peter G, Cecilia G, Don H• Lector: Mary K • Ushers: Anthony D, Stephen C, Wendel S, Anthony M

9:00 am (SJ)

LITURGYAltar Servers: Luke T ,Matthew T • EM’s: Peggy O, Diane C, Larry B, Dotty F, Lester F • Lector: Hank C • Ushers: Kevin O, Jule V, Bill D

10:15 amAltar Servers: Ariane S, Hayden S • EM’s: Elizabeth B, Richard B, David L, Richard L, Helen B •Lector: Francis C •Ushers: Bob W, David B, Steve A

12:00 noon

Altar Servers: Alex F, Andrew F • EMs: Corazon S, Kathy C, Grace B• Lector: Pat K • Ushers: Teresa G, Charles C

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORDChildren’s Liturgy is for children ages 5-8 ONLY. Children who are not in this category are asked to remain in church.

There is NO Children’s Liturgy for the summer!Have a great Summer!!

IMMACULATE CONCEPTIONSCHOOL NEWS

It’s incredible to realize that this is the last weekend before students and staff head off for summer vacation. Looking back, it has been an amazing

year. Our students excelled in so many competitions across all areas – math, writing, penmanship, science, art, music, athletics, and more. Our staff has proven their dedication again through the countless hours of planning and preparation to bring their lessons to life.

We will have our closing school Mass on Tuesday at 9:30. Following Mass, we will have our presentation of awards, students will receive their report cards, and then it will be off for weeks of family, fun, and rest. After two days of professional development, our teachers will head out Thursday for the same. Please keep our students and staff in your prayers that they enjoy a wonderful summer and return to ICS in the fall, ready for another exciting year.

The school is looking for a long-term substitute for the fall, from mid-September to late November. Interested candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and will need to have a background check on file. If you would like more information or would like to be considered, please contact Jeanne Dinkle at the school office (410-398-2636) or via email (jdinkle@icschoolweb.org)

If you are interested in learning more about ICS or would like to enroll your child in school, you may call the school office during the summer, and someone will contact you. The office will be open from 8:00 to 3:00 Monday through Friday for the month of June. July and August hours will be posted shortly.

FAITH FORMATION

EDUCATION & SACRAMENTSRELIGION CLASSES FOR GRADES K-8:

To ensure a place for your child in the religion classes for next year, you must register now!YOU CAN REGISTER EITHER:- On the Parish Website under Faith Formation

- By completing a hard copy of the forms **Note: Finances are never to be a reason not to register! Payment plans / assistance are available if needed.

Did You Know that…-We have a Kindergarten Class that meets on Sunday Morning?-Children must have attended 1st grade to register for 1st

Communion?-Students must have completed Grades 7 AND 8 to register for Confirmation?

QUESTIONS? Contact the religion office at 410-392-3551

HELP US SUCCEED! WANTED: Adult volunteers (parents and others) to teach small groups of young people and Teens or Adults to serve as an Assistant. QUALIFICATIONS: Willingness to communicate about our faith, a love of young people, and a desire to be more involved. Experience is not necessary-training provided! ASSISTANTS ARE NEEDED FOR:Kindergarten: Sunday Morning Gr. 3 & 4: Sunday MorningCATECHISTS ARE NEEDED FOR 7th grade on Sunday and 8th grade on Sunday and Wednesday Contact 410-392-3551 or re@iccparish.org to volunteer.

YOUTH MINISTRY & CONFIRMATION CONFIRMATIONIf you will be in 9th grade next year, don’t forget to register for Confirmation. Once registered, you will receive information on service opportunities.

LITURGYYOUTH GROUP: Meeting today!YOUTH MINISTRY WISH LIST : BOTTLED WATER, plastic ware.

YOUNG ADULTS GROUP:This June there will be a Connections group for young adults (ages 18-30.) ‘Connections’ is an adult faith formation program that inspires Catholics to pursue their spiritual transformation and equips them to be fully devoted disciples of Jesus. Each Connections seminar involves a weekly meeting, personal and group activities, and a discussion with the leader. Contact Maddie Reese at mem. reese1010@gmail.com

ADULT EDUCATIONInterested in a study group? Many opportunities are available. Call the Religious Ed. Office at 410-392-3551.

SOCIAL CONCERNS

OUTREACH Please consider donating non-perishable foods to the Outreach! Thank you for your help, prayers, & donations to this essential ministry!! We are currently in need of: cereal, rice, jelly, canned ravioli, and soup. We also are in need of toilet paper and paper towels.

PARISH & FAMILY LIFE

PARISH COFFEEJoin us for Parish Coffee: July 1st after the 9:00 am Mass at St. Jude’s.

Join us for Parish Coffee, July 8th after 10:15 mass at IC! See you there!

PARISH EVENTS/INFORMATION

Thank you so much for your continuedgenerosity and support to your parish!

Weekly Church Collections: Week of June 3rd ICC----------------------------$12,873.00 St. Jude------------------------$2,837.00

Online--------------------------$2,574.00 Total Offertory--------------$18,284.00

We offer electronic giving!How does Online giving benefit you?1. It’s easy, convenient, and safe2. Allows you to give any amount, any time.3. Puts all offerings at your fingertips to

track your giving

How does Online giving benefit the parish?1. Creates consistency of giving to help with

financial planning2. Increases the efficiency of processing

regular giving

How to sign up?1. Visit iccparish.weconnect.com 2. Click “Go to Online Giving”

3. Sign up! It’s that easy!JOB OPENING: PRINCIPAL (PRE-K-8)

Immaculate Conception School, Diocese of WilmingtonImmaculate Conception School seeks qualified applicants for the position of PRINCIPAL beginning July 1, 2018. The parish school has an enrollment of 140 students in Pre-K through 8, 26 faculty/staff to minister to the students. Immaculate Conception School provides a faith-filled, student-centered, service-oriented environment that nurtures the whole child, and offers a solid academic program with very positive standardized test scores. For full details, go to www.cdowschools.org/ics.pdf or email mfilippone@cdow.org.

PLANNING FOR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: The Christmas Bazaar will be held November 10th and 11th and the committee is already working hard to make it a success! Please check this bulletin notice each week to see how you can help. THANK YOU to the people who have stepped forward to join the committee this year and take responsibility for key tasks. We are still looking for someone to oversee decorating for the bazaar and someone for advertising. Also, if your business, family, or group would like to assemble and donate a basket for our theme basket raffle, please contact us. Contact Lisa Kaminski at 410-392-9558 or Jackie Gedz at 410-392-0396.

Annual Catholic Appeal“Disciples of Christ, Witnesses of Faith”

Thank you to everyone who made a pledge to the diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal. If you have not yet participated, please consider doing so today. Your gift makes a real difference in the lives of thousands of individuals and families who reside within our diocese.. Thank you for your generosity and support. To learn more, visit www.cdow.org; click “Giving” then “Annual Catholic Appeal”.

Updated Appeal Pledge amounts as of June 3rd. Goal: $91,000.00Pledged: $94,569.87 (104%)

Thank you so much for your generosity! We have exceeded our pledge goal, and have collected 55% of our target. Please remember to honor what you have pledged to the

diocese! All funds that are collected over

the parish goal come back to the parish. Thank you! Sunday, June 10

8:20 AM Confessions - SJ1:30 PM Baptisms - IC6:00 PM HS Gathering - PC

Monday, June 11 9:00 AM Novena - CH8:00 PM AA Mtg – Caf

Tuesday, June 129:00 AM Holy Hour – CH9:30 AM ICS Closing Ceremony - IC7:00 PM Knights of Columbus - PC

Wednesday, June 139:00 AM Rosary Crusade/SJ Novena-CH9:30 AM Cantor Rehearsal - IC1:00 PM Leisure Club - PC6:30 PM Christmas Bazaar Mtg - PC

Thursday, June 149:00 AM Rosary Crusade - CH6:30 PM Boy Scout Meeting - PC6:30 PM Cub Scouts - Caf6:30 PM Cantor Rehearsal - IC

Friday, June 159:00 AM Rosary Crusade - CH10:30 AM Home School Graduation

Set-up - Caf/gym7:00 PM NA – Caf

Saturday, June 169:00 AM Rosary Crusade - CH12:00 PM HomeSchool Graduation

Reception4:15 PM Confessions - IC7:00 PM NA – Caf

COMMUNITY EVENTS/INFORMATION

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSBishop Becker Council 2427

443-616-5370 or www.kofc2427.orgMeetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the

month at 7:00 pm at the Parish Center

The LAOH (The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians) Meetings for this year are finished for the summer. However, we are always looking for new members! The LAOH is a Catholic Action Group. If you are a woman who is Irish, Catholic

and wanting to serve your community and learn more about your Irish heritage come join us. Contact Janice White at 410-378-3493.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION IS AN AFFILIATE PARTNER OF THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE

As a parishioner, you get discount pricing for admission and exhibits!! Go to www.fi.edu/affiliates and enter our organization code: ICCPMGRP. Check out some of the awesome exhibits they are running:Game Masters: The Exhibition, March 31-September 3: This exhibit is a history of the science and graphic design that goes into creating video games. It’s fun and interactive!Vikings: Beyond the Legend, October 13-March 2, 2019: Voyage back to the times when Vikings ruled the North Atlantic and sailed the seas for treasure. Come see how the Vikings lived, changed the world, and how their influence continues today!

3v3 LIVE Soccer Tournament: On July 14, 2018 Saint Mark’s is hosting 3v3 Live, a regional soccer tournament open to all teams ages 6 to adult and all skill levels. Players get hundreds of good in game touches on the ball and get to be creative and see their skills soar in this Regional qualifying event. Parents or coaches can register and coach in this tournament. All teams will play a minimum of four games. All players will receive an official 3v3 Live Soccer Tour tournament t-shirt and the top three teams in each division will receive custom medals for each player. To register visit: http://www.3v3live.com/wilmington

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