Church of the Immaculate Conception Pastor: Rev. James J. Ward

Rectory office: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Mon-Fri, Closed Wed. 570-325-2791 • iccjt@ptd.net • www.iccjimthorpe.org

Whole Community Catechesis (WCC): wccjt@ptd.net St. Joseph Pre-School: 570-325-3186

Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: Wendy S. Krisak, MA, NCC, LPC Direct Phone: 800-791-9209

Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator: Sr. Meg Cole, SSJ, MS, LMFT Phone: 610-332-0442 ext. 19

Mass Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church

Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church

Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays: at ICC 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; at St. Joseph: * 6:00 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. *Note change

& anytime upon request

Liturgical Schedule ~ Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Special Prayer Intentions- these are the people for whom we will be praying at Mass:

Sat. July 21 4:30 pm (@ ICC) James J. Zurn (David & Derrick Zurn) 6:30 pm (@ SJC) Michael Younghese (Connie Younghese, Children & Grandchildren) Sun. July 22 8:00 am (@ SJC) Philip G. Rader (Wife, Betty Ann) / Living & Deceased Parishioners 10:30 am (@ ICC) David Formica/12th Anniv. (Love, Mom)

Mon. July 23 8:00 am (@ SJC) Dennis Gallagher (David Green) / Harry Kershaw (Al & Bettie Fanelli) Tues. July 24 8:00 am (@ ICC) Mary Kunkel (Bonnie McElmoyle & Family) / Joseph Kenderish (Connie & Don Herman) Wed. July 25 8:00 am (@ SJC) Ilona Wildoner (Edith Lukasevich) /Sara Carrigan, Anniversary (Kitty & Bill Malatak) Thurs. July 26 8:00 am (@ ICC) Marie McCarthy Luska (Marge & Jim) /Joan Lesisko (Margaret Moser & Family) Fri. July 27 8:00 am (@ SJC) James Ward (Deacon William Pitts) /Timothy Dinan (Stephanie)

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sat. July 28 4:30 pm (@ ICC) Nancy Keiser (Ken & Rose) 6:30 pm (@ SJC) Butch Strubinger (Maryann & William Reiser) Sun. July 29 8:00 am (@ SJC) Dennis Kamowski (Bettie & Al Fanelli) / Living & Deceased Parishioners 10:30 am (@ ICC) Billy Digilio, Christine Manaci, Dennis Surovcik (Joe Digilio)

Lay Ministers for the Weekend of July 28/29Ministries: Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Lector: Mary Figura Dan Evans E.M.: M & H Dugan, G Strubinger, D Lisella M Evans, L Whitehead, C Cannon, J Donnelly Altar Servers: L & A Figura K Carroll, R McGorry, M Malaska

RESPONSORIAL PSALMS ~THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD; THERE IS NOTHING I SHALL WANT.

SANCTUARY CANDLE burns for Health & Blessings for Harrison Michael Suzadail & Family (By, Grandparents, Joan & Mike)

BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE burns in Loving Memory of David Formica (Love, Mom & Heather) BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE burns for Health & Blessings for Harrison Michael Suzadail & Family

(By, Grandparents, Joan & Mike) BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE burns for Health & Blessings for Harrison Michael Suzadail & Family

(By, Grandparents, Joan & Mike) BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE burns for Health & Blessings for Harrison Michael Suzadail & Family

(By, Grandparents, Joan & Mike) ST. PEREGRINE CANDLE burns in Loving Memory of David Formica (Love, PopPop & Grandma Mase) INFANT OF PRAGUE CANDLE burns for Health & Blessings for Harrison Michael Suzadail & Family

(By, Grandparents, Joan & Mike) ST. THERESA CANDLE burns for Health & Blessings for Harrison Michael Suzadail & Family

(By, Grandparents, Joan & Mike) ST. ANTHONY CANDLE burns for Health & Blessings for Harrison Michael Suzadail & Family

(By, Grandparents, Joan & Mike) ST. ANN CANDLE burns for Health & Blessings for Harrison Michael Suzadail & Family

(By, Grandparents, Joan & Mike) SACRED HEART CANDLE burns for Health & Blessings for Harrison Michael Suzadail & Family

(By, Grandparents, Joan & Mike)

THE SECOND COLLECTION this weekend is for Capital Campaign/Improvements. The Second collection next week is in support of the CYO.

FAMILY ACTIVITY: Share with each other your favorite kinds of prayer and your favorite places to pray. Try something a little different as a family, listen to some music, think about it quietly and then discuss how you feel about it as a family. REMINDER - WCC CLASSES CONTINUE THIS MONDAY, at 9:00am in St. Joseph Church! PARISH PHOTO DIRETORIES: Extra Photo Directories are available in the Rectory (for a small fee). Call or stop by during regular business hours if interested!

ST. JOSEPH JIM THORPE PRESCHOOL – OPEN HOUSE- AUG 1st!! Come One, Come All!! Join us for an OPEN HOUSE Wednesday,

August 1, from 6:30- 8:00 pm. Meet the teachers and see the classrooms. If you are trying to decide on a preschool, please join us or email kdmerkel@ptd.net for more information. Full day and half day classes are available for 3, and 4 year olds along with a transitional kindergarten program. Before and After school care are available. Cost for the 3 day/week (Tues, Wed, Thurs) program from 9- 11:30 am is $36/week. The full day program is $21/day. Extended care is $4/hour. A PICNIC PLANNING MEETING will be held on Wed. Aug 22, at 6:30pm in McGinley Hall. All are welcome to attend and help plan the event! SAVE THE DATE! Our Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16th! JIM THORPE ROSARY MAKERS INVITES YOU! Learn to make cord or beaded rosary to distribute to the missions, or local people who wish to learn to say the rosary. We make them, pray them, share them! Meeting the 3rd Thursday of the month at ICC, McGinley Hall, 7-8pm. First meeting includes a rosary kit. The time is now to pray the rosary. Learn how to tie knots, bead, and create your own rosaries. Meet others who share the desire to spread our Lady’s mission. For more info contact Mary, 570-269-2162.

PART-TIME SECRETARIAL POSITION: Seeking an individual to fill a part-time position of parish secretary at St. Richard’s Church in Barnesville. Usual secretarial skills needed including some knowledge of working with computers. Ability to work efficiently & cordially with other people is required. Background checks & attendance at Protecting God’s Children Program will also be required. Please submit resume to St. Richard Church, 799 Barnesville Drive, Barnesville, PA

18214. Position opening at the beginning of August. No phone calls please. PART-TIME JANITORIAL /SEXTON POSITION: Seeking an individual to fill a part-time position of parish janitor/sexton at

St. Richard’s Church in Barnesville. Flexible hours available. Physical capability to perform sometimes heavy manual labor is necessary. Background checks & attendance at Protecting God’s Children Program will be required. Please submit resume to St. Richard Church, 799 Barnesville Drive, Barnesville, PA 18214. Position opening will be immediate. No phone calls please. REST IN THE LORD~ For several weeks we have listened to readings that have recounted just how arduous the work of prophets and disciples can be. In today's Gospel, the Lord Jesus listens to the reports of those he had sent out "two by two" to minister to the people. After the apostles reported what they had done, Jesus, recognizing their fatigue, says, "Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile" (Mark 6:31). Perhaps this is what the Lord is telling his disciples in the year 2018 as well. We need to pause on our journey of discipleship and simply rest in the Lord. Sunday Mass provides many opportunities for quiet times, particularly during the periods of silence following the readings. Why not take the time today to allow the saving word of the Lord to penetrate your heart during those silent times? Ask the Lord to renew you in body, mind, and spirit for the arduous work of discipleship. © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. HOME CARE AIDES NEEDED: Compassionate and reliable caregivers needed. Variable hours, cases close to home, experience preferred but will train right candidate, must have own vehicle. Part-time up to full-time hours. Contact JCS Health Care Services, 610-760-3075.

WCC Question of the Week Gospel: Mark 6: 30-31a

When will you take a little extra time to pray this week?