ICS Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon

The Immaculate Conception School Student Council will again offer its Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Lunch in the Dr. Connor Gym on Thursday, November 21 at 11:30 a.m. The lunch features turkey and all the trimmings provided by Sherwood Oaks Restaurant in Morris. To make a reservation, please contact the school office at 815-942-4111 between Monday, November 11 and Wednesday, November 20 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Thanksgiving Lunch has been a Student Council annual service project for more than 30 years.

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Seminarian Education Collection

The Diocese of Joliet currently has been blessed with 27 men discerning vocations to the priesthood through seminary formation. Gifts to the Seminarian Education collection are being invested in an endowed fund to ensure the diocese can balance the cost of seminarian education — $52,350 a seminarian per year — with other ministries essential to the Church’s mission. Please show your gratitude for those who have answered the Lord’s call and prayerfully reflect on how you can best help support their formation with a gift. You may place your completed envelope in the collection basket or drop it off at the parish office. To learn more about this campaign or… Read More

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Capital Campaign Survey

Immaculate Conception is gathering information to help us decide the best steps for a capital campaign to fund needed new construction. We want to give every family a chance to help guide us as we look to the future. In order to better understand parishioner thoughts and abilities to support the proposed slate of projects, we are asking everyone for their input through this survey. Please answer the questions in the link below by November 17, 2024. For those who do not wish to use the attached link, paper copies have been placed in the Narthex. Please complete your survey by Sunday, November 17. If completing a paper copy, return in a sealed envelope marked Survey in the collection or to… Read More

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Widow’s Luncheon

This, the 26th annual Widow’s Dinner will be held in the St. Angela room of the school.  The dinner and activities will start following the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 10. Please come, enjoy a meal, spend an afternoon sharing stories and giving time and support to others who have lost a spouse.  Each and every widow, regardless of age or current marital status is encouraged to attend this social event held especially for you. No reservations are necessary.

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Bishop Hicks’ Monthly Column

November 2024 – Faith in Action: Jubilee Style During our year-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Diocese of Joliet in Illinois, we have emphasized that we are “Founded in Faith, Called to Witness, Sent Forth to Serve.” During the month of October, we decided to focus on the last four words, “Sent Forth to Serve.” Specifically, I asked every parish to undertake a communal service project during the month of October. I did not care what date they selected or what type of service project they chose. The goal was simply for every parish to do something – anything – of service in the name of the Lord.… Read More

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