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The Baptism of the Lord 12 January 2020 Immaculate Conception Parish Fairbank, Iowa 50629 Today’s Readings Isaiah 42:1-7 Psalm 29:1-10 Acts of Apostles 10:34-38 Matthew 3: 13-17
The Baptism of the Lord
12 January 2020
Immaculate Conception Parish
Fairbank, Iowa 50629
Today’s Readings Isaiah 42:1-7
Psalm 29:1-10
Acts of Apostles 10:34-38
Matthew 3: 13-17
Marriage Building Blocks Baptism includes symbols such as water, candles, and white
robes that point to a deeper commitment of faith. Ask your
beloved what the key element of faith is for him/her.
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Lord, We Lift Up to You in Prayer…. Ron Babinat, Scott McMahon (Jill Heinz brother),
Michael McDonough, Carole Levendusky, Leo Wickman
Lindsey Ernst Mary Ellen Youngblut Pat Miller, Don Reiter
(Angie Auel’s father), Sr. Barbara Rastatter, Jim Kaufman Sr.,
Sherry Duffy, Don Brandt, Mary Ann Ryan, Ellie Shimp,
Lisa (Sadler) Dolan, Melvin Sadler , Dean Mangrich
Dianna Snyder victims of hatred, racism, violence, natural
disaster; terrorism, and all in our parish, our community, and
our hearts who are suffering and in need of Christ’s healing
touch May they know His loving Presence in the eyes,
hands and hearts of those who give them care. May our prayers for help and healing rise like incense
to our God of hope, love and mercy.
Communion To Our Sick Or Homebound Ministry: contact Michelle Weepie 319-635-2428 or Bob Byersdorfer 319-635-2330
I C Parish Prayer Chain Hotline: Please contact
Dorothy E. Duffy (Mrs. Jack) at 319-929-4788
Sacrament Of The Sick ~ Anointing for the seriously ill
or dyng, call the Sacred Heart Parish Center 319-283-3743, or if having surgery speak with Father Atwood in the Sacristy before or after Mass
Baptism Class For Parents: All parents who wish to
have their child baptized at Immaculate Conception parish are required to attend a baptism class prior to scheduling the baptism. Feb 15 at 8:30AM SH
I C Cemetery – contact the parish office
Funeral Dinners: Group #1 Jan, Feb, March, Apr
We provide desserts & serve a catered meal
For Rental Of The Parish Center : contact Tammy
Kaufman to inquire about renting the parish center.
I C STAFF ~ Fr. Ray Atwood, Pastor ~
IC Parish Office Wednesday Mornings after 8AM Mass Office at Sacred Heart Parish Center 319-283-3743
Sacred Heart Rectory 319-283-9577 email: [email protected]
~ Deacon Jim Patera ~ Office at Sacred Heart Parish Center 319-283-3743
~Glenda Kleitsch IC Secretary/Bookkeeper~
I C Parish Office PH: 319-635-2211 located at 405 Fairbank St I C Parish Office hours:
Mon-Thurs 8AM – 3PM Closed Friday Mailing address: P O BOX 505 Fairbank IA 50629
email: [email protected] website: http://icfairbank.weebly.com/
Archdiocesan website: www.dbqarch.org
~Dan & Lynda Cutsforth, DRE & Youth Ministry~ DRE Office PH :319-635-2211
located in the Parish Center at 405 Faribank St Mailing address: P O Box 505, Fairbank IA 50629
Dan email: [email protected] Lynda email: [email protected]
~Tammy Kaufman, Facility Rental Coordinator~ PH: 319-404-9071 or email [email protected]
Looking for new Eucharist Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, and Hospitality Greeters. If interested in serving your parish as a lay minister, contact Jean Bellis. 319-240-4857. Training will be held soon.
118th Annual Fairbank Fireman’s Dance Sat Jan 25th American Legion in Fairbank , 6:00PM Happy Hour/Hors d’oeuvres followed by 2 live bands/Bar Flyz/Aaron Smith
Helping Hands Clothing Closet had 201 client
visits during December and our volunteers gave 68 hours of their time. We are back to our normal schedule of Tuesday mornings, 9 to 11 am, Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 7:30 pm and the first Saturday of each month, 9 to 11 am. If you or anyone you know needs help with clothing needs; please stop at the Clothing Closet. Thank you to everyone who has made clothing, bedding or monetary donations to Helping Hands Clothing Closet. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Did you pick up your Christmas gift from I C? A supply of the book “Rediscover the Saints” remains available at each of the church
entrances. Please take one if you have not already! Read the book now or save it for the book study during Lent. Our Faith Formation Commission will once again provide a wonderful book study opportunity to share the message together. Watch for details in future bulletins. Our thanks to the busy members of the Faith Formation Commission for their continued enthusiasm, ideas, and promotions of ways to enrich and grow our spiritual lives.
Stewardship in His Name…. Our Baptism, like the Lord’s, is a consecration to service. The
bishops’ pastoral on steward- ship reminds us that “. . . there is
a fundamental obligation arising from the Sacrament of
Baptism that people place their gifts, their resources — their
selves — at God’s service in and through the Church.”
We ask for your support and prayers for our confirmation youth who enroll today!!
January Calendar Sun Jan 12 Take down Christmas decorations after Mass Sun Jan 12 January Guild cleaning church after Mass Mon Jan 13 Parish Life Mtg 3PM Mon Jan 13 Staff Mtg Office closed 9-11AM Wed Jan 15 Community Potluck 11:30 AM Sun Jan 19 Donut Sunday 6th Grade Class hosts Wed Jan 22 RE Dinner 6:30 – 7PM All are welcomed!!
Today is the last of the Christmas Season. The church needs to be UNDECORATED!!! Many helping hands will make it go faster and will be much appreciated
Donuts, Coffee & Juice in the hall
immediately after Mass next Sunday morning – provided by the 6th graders. Be sure to join us!
~MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS~ Sun Jan 12 8:30 AM IC Diane Wenger Sun Jan 12 10:30 AM SH Katherine & Florian Koch
Mon Jan 13 8:00 AM SH Bernard Vela
Wed Jan 15 8:00 AM IC Carl Schneider Thurs Jan 16 8:00 AM SH For the Sick Fri Jan 17 8:45 AM SH Don & Lola Jean Woods Sat Jan 18 4:30PM SH Gail Bridgeford Sun Jan 19 8:30 AM IC Dan Shannon Sun Jan 19 10:30 AM SH For the People
~MINISTRY SCHEDULES~ ~SUNDAY, Jan 12 @ 8:30AM Lector: Confirmation Class EMHC 2 hosts & 2 cup: Joe & Dianne Rubino,
Jean Bellis, Paula Schares Servers: Confirmation Class Cantor: Tony Organist: Roxanne Gifts: Confirmation Class Money Counters: Denny & Mary K Frost, Karen Matthews
~SUNDAY, Jan 19 @ 8:30AM Lector: 6th Graders EMHC 2 hosts & 2 cup: Deacon Jim, Diane Rourke,
Michelle Weepie, Duane Schmidtke Servers: 6th Graders Cantor: Kim Organist: Roxanne/Choir Gifts: 6th Graders Money Counters: Rex & Glenda Kane, Duane & Renee Fenske
HOSPITALITY PEOPLE FOR JANUARY
Adam Kaufman, Joe & Dianne Rubino Reese Welcher, Cayle Huebner Jan 12 – confirmation class Jan 19 – 6th Graders
Parish Financial $upport Jan 5 – Jan 9 Budget $2723 Youth $6 Offertory $118 Solemnity of Mary $145 Building Fund $152 Pledge Install $900
BAPTISM CLASSES for parents of both IC & SH parishes who wish to have their child baptized will be held Saturday, February 15 at 8:30AM in the Sacred Heart Parish Center. ALL parents are requested to attend this
instructional meeting before their child is baptized - even if you have taken the class previously for another child’s baptism. Register by calling the Parish Office 319-635-2211 or 319-283-3743
Our Christmas poinsettias need new homes! Please feel free to take one at any time! Thank you for contributing to the beauty of the Christmas decorating.
If you are new to our parish or just visiting – If you would like to officially claim us as your Parish Family – we would love to have you! Contact the parish office for information and a registration form – emailed or hard copy 319-635-2211 A special note to those who were raised here in the IC church, are out on your own now making your way in the world, and still claim us as your parish. That’s great!! Please register yourself as an official new household member! And yes, that will bring you budget envelopes in the mail and your name on our Guild roster; but those are also part of being parish family.
Sign up for the bulletin to be emailed each weekend at [email protected] – just put ‘ bulletin’ in the subject line
Thank you to Scott Buzynski and Tom Buzynski for removal and cleanup
of a tree at the cemetery. Appreciate you doing this to help the committee.
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Background on the Gospel Reading
Matthew 3: 13-17 The baptism of Jesus is attested to in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The account that
appears in Matthew is the only one to include the dialogue between Jesus and John, however.
Another difference in Matthew’s presentation of this event is the announcement made by the voice
from heaven, which says, “This is my beloved son . . .” In Mark and Luke, this voice addresses
itself to Jesus: “You are my beloved son . . .”
The baptisms that John performs prefigure Christian Baptism. John baptizes for repentance from
sin. In accepting this baptism, Jesus unites himself with all sinners even though he is sinless. In
Matthew’s Gospel, John the Baptist distinguishes his practice of baptism from the Baptism that the
Messiah brings: “I am baptizing you with water . . . He will baptize you with the holy Spirit and
fire” (Matthew 3:11).
The baptism of Jesus is another manifestation of Christ, another epiphany. Christ’s baptism
inaugurates his mission. In an analogous way, our Baptism inaugurates our mission as Christians.
This Sunday marks a transition from the Christmas season to Ordinary Time. In a way, today’s feast
is the high point of the Christmas season. Before Jesus’ birth, angels announced to Mary and to
Joseph who Jesus would be. At his birth, the shepherds and the Magi recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
At his baptism, Jesus accepts that he is God’s son and inaugurates that mission. Taken from Loyola Press Sunday Connection
Homily Notes: What did I hear that I would like to remember or think about later???
