ICC Staff & Volunteers:

Rev. Fr. Frederick Bayler, Pastor Rev. Fr. Bala, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Bob Mantei, Deacon Rev. Mr. Sean Stack, Deacon Rev. Mr. Bob Barnard, Deacon Dea. Chuck Bowman, Maintenance Cindy Fields, Community Service Lois Armentor, Office Administrator Michele Vangelas, Rel. Ed. Facilitator Garrett St. Peter, Bookkeeper Lori Miscovich, Parish Council Chair Jodi S. & Penny W., Health Min.

2 Doyon Place Fairbanks, AK 99701

(907) 452-3533 Fax (907) 456-3336

iccfairbanks@gmail.com www.alaska.net/~icc/

Parish Office Hours Tues.-Fri. 9:00am - 4:00pm

February 26, 2017

Sacramental Life & Devotions Mass Times Saturday Vigil 5:30pm; Sunday 7:30am, 10:00am

Monday - Friday 12:10pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday - Friday 11:45am - Noon in Church Confessional

Saturday 4:00 - 5:00pm downstairs in Reconciliation Room

Or by appointment

Baptism If you are interested in having your child baptized, please call to

schedule an appointment with Deacon Sean Stack at: 907-452-3701.

Marriage Contact the parish office at least six (6) months prior to the wedding date.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00pm

First Friday 7:30pm - midnight

First Saturday 12:01am - 7:30am

Parish Devotions Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays: 11:45am ~ Rosary

Wednesdays: 6:00 - 7:00pm ~ Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 1st Friday: after 12:10 Mass ~ Prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 3rdFriday: after 12:10 Mass ~ Divine Mercy Chaplet

Mass Intentions: If you would like to request that a Mass be said for your

intention, please call 452-3533, or stop by the office during scheduled

business hours. The suggested donation for a Mass intention is $10.00.

Welcome New Parishioners!!

If you wish to join our parish family, please fill out the Parish Census Form, found in the vestibule or on our

website, & place the completed form in the offertory basket or drop it by the Parish Office. If you are an existing

parishioner & you move, please let the office know your new address.

Flowers

In Loving Memory of Randy McGilvary

Flower envelopes are available in the vestibule & cry room.

There is availability for flower intentions for the last 4 weeks of

April, May and June (Lent begins in March through the

first week of April, there are no flowers on the altar

during that time). Please help us provide flowers for our church!

Lenten Reconciliation

SHC - Monday, March 20th, 7:30pm St. Nicholas Church - Tuesday, March 28th, 7:00pm St. Raphael's Church - Tuesday, April 4th, 7:00pm ICC - Thursday, April 6th, 7:00pm

Bulletin Deadline:

All articles and ads must be in to the ICC parish office by 10 am on Thursday, or they will not run until the following week. E-mail to: iccfairbanks@gmail.com

For The Week: February 25– March 5, 2017 Liturgies Mass Intentions

Next week, our parish will take up the 134th annual National Black and Indian Mission collection. Our support of this

collection helps build the Church in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities from coast to coast. Schools, parish religious education

programs, and diocesan ministries depend on your generosity to help them spread the gospel of Jesus Christ!

Ash Wednesday: A collection will be taken at both the 12:10pm and 7:00pm masses, Wednesday, March 1st..

Stations Of The Cross is one of the most popular Lenten devotions. We will gather every Friday at 6pm for a meatless potluck, followed with the Stations of the Cross at 7pm. The Catholic Homeschoolers is hosting Friday, March 3rd and

invites you to join them for this moving and powerful devotion. Please bring your favorite meatless dish to share.

You're invited to participate in CRS Rice Bowl! Join our ICC Parish community—and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States—in a life - changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s rice bowls in the vestibule and don’t forget to download the CRS Rice Bowl app! May these 40 days better prepare us to encounter ourselves, our neighbors and our God.

Lenten Resources for adults and children are available in the vestibule. Please take one to help you and your family on your Lenten Journey.

Note from Fr. John: Thank you for the wonderful time I had here at ICC Parish, great hospitality!!

ICC’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Potluck will be Sunday, March 12th at 6:00pm in Murphy Hall. Please bring a traditional Irish dish or a conventional dish to share with

your friends. We also invite you to bring your favorite Irish music! For more info, call Tim at 456-7147.

A ROSARY RALLY FOR MARRIAGE will be held Saturday, March 18th noon, at ICC. Thank you the Stacks, 452-3701.

Position Vacancy: ICC is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. Working knowledge of MS Office, Access, Publisher and other software programs; must have excellent people skills; be able to multi-task & have basic knowledge of the Catholic faith. High School graduate/GED, with two years experience in an office setting. A complete job description is available at the Parish Office. To apply, submit resume, cover letter, and three references to Pastor Fr. Fred Bayler, 2 Doyon Pl., Fairbanks, AK, 99701 or email to: iccfairbanks@gmail.com. Open until filled.

2016 Donation Statement: If you would like a 2016 donation statement, please contact Garrett in the Parish Office

at 452-3533, ext. 21 or e-mail him at: iccfairbanks@gmail.com The upcoming Catholic Engaged Encounter weekend on March 10th-12th, is in need of some meal preparation volunteers. The 2 meals we will need help with are the Saturday Lunch and the Saturday "Romantic Dinner". If you would like to help please contact CEE Team members for ICC: Deacon Sean & Jodi , for FWW Good Shepherd: Warren & Michelle Lucero, for St. Nick's-Tim & Jill Woster, Steve & Sadie Fisher or Pete & April Smith.

CD of the Week: Get to Know the Mother of God: There’s a little bit about Mary in Scripture. We can glean a bit more

from the Tradition of the Church. But where can we go to get the complete picture, to find out about the whole Mary? In an engaging style, Chris Padgett does just that as he walks us through what the Bible has to say about the Mother of God. What has she meant to the Church throughout the centuries, what have the saints told us about her, and most importantly, what we can learn from her ourselves?

Please Remember in Your Prayers

Kat; Joseph Balko & Balko Family; Little Barb; Heidi Stark; Tom; Debbie Grahek; Darlene Tragis & Family; Christopher Landry; Damien & Mary Stella; Bob & Peggy Mantei; Cheryl Chrisman; Debora Hambiln; Barb M.; Baby Owen & Parents; Jack & Family; Dorothy; Kronbach Family; Thank you Baby Lucy; Fred Esparza; Dennis Treb; Lisa Hover; Baby Effie;

Frank Buckmeier; Lance; John & Cheryle Pfeffer; and all names and intentions in our Book of Intentions. Prayer Intentions are being refreshed every 2 months. Please call the office to add and or remove a loved one to the prayer box.

ICC News & Events of Interest

STATUS OF OPERATING FUND - (July 1, 2016 - February 19, 2017)

2016-2017 Amt. Needed Second Collection Budget Weekly Ash Wednesday $348,000.12 $6,692.31 $

Regular Income Regular Income Building Fund To Date Last Week Last Week $240,447.25 $5,023.74 $90.00

Saturday Feb 25 Weekday Sir 17:1-15 Mk 10:13-16 5:30pm: ICC Family Parish

Sunday Feb 26 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 49:14-15 1 Cor 4:1-5

Mt 6:24-34

7:30am: Kenneth & Helen Vander - Hagen (repose) 10:00am: Sister Mary Catharine (repose)

Monday Feb 27 Weekday Sir 17:20-24 Mk 10:17-27 12:10pm: Brendan Walsh (repose)

Tuesday Feb 28 Weekday Sir 35:1-12 Mk 10:28-31 12:10pm: Beauregard Family (intentions)

Wednesday Mar 1 Ash Wednesday JI 2:12-18 2Cor 5:20—6:2

Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

12:10pm: Vincent Driscoll (repose)

7:00pm: Mark Rosser (repose)

Thursday Mar 2 Thursday after Ash Wednesday Dt 30:15-20 Lk 9:22-25 12:10pm: Donald West (repose)

Friday Mar 3 St. Katharien Drexel, Virgin (USA) Is 58:1-9a Mt 9:14-15 12:10pm: Mary Jo & Mary Louise

Martino (repose)

Saturday Mar 4 St. Casimir Is 58:9b-14 Lk 5:27-32 5:30pm: ICC Family Parish

Sunday Mar 5 First Sunday of Lent Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Rom 5:12-19

Mt 4:1-11

7:30am: Randy McGilvary (repose)

10:00am: George Deller (repose)

Cindy Fields - Community Service - 456-4918 - icc.community.service@alaska.net

Golf Tournament meeting last week had a few folks who came to volunteer. It is a long time until June however we know how fast time flies. Please, let me know what you

will be able to help with or can we talk about it? We have fun – the players have fun & it’s for a very good cause. God bless you.

Our Lenten Journey begins this coming Ash Wednesday. Goodness. We are so fortunate that the church & our dear Lord found a way to deepen our understanding & our Love relationship with Jesus, the Trinity, Holy Family, all the Saints & Heavenly Court. When we take advantage of the calendar & all the lessons which we hear over & over throughout the years. It seems like such a short while ago that we were allowing our spirit to move closer & closer to the Divine Moment of accepting Baby Jesus into the cradle of our hearts. Every year we comprehend the meaning, the message, the glorious Love & Mercy being poured-out for each one of us. The opportunity to grow closer in all ways during this Lenten Journey is one of the most profound gifts. In combination with the 40 days of Lent, the Stations of the Cross, the fasting, reconciliation services, the recommendations of devotionals, lectures & frequent community prayer – we all change for the better each & every year we are given. Many will receive the sacraments of the church as they have completed their studies & are welcomed into the

community as witness to the growth & hope which we continue to see manifest. Jesus & our Blessed Mother are here in our midst helping us take these steps of faith leading our understanding & commitment to the healing sanctification of our battered souls. Friends & strangers alike rely on us to take the precious gifts from Heaven as we have gained these graces & give them freely to those who do not yet fully know or freely accept. The smiles & heart felt welcome to those who remain outside are longing to be noticed, be found & blessed by the Love of God we carry within our souls. We are the hands, heart, eyes, feet, mouth of the Savior deep in the cradle of our soul. When we give Him to others without hesitation, we “Do this in memory of Me.” We know we are limited, however He has told us to “Love one another as He has Loved us.” How can we not follow His command? Why would we withhold His Love? This is all we have do – give freely – Love without limit & nurture those who He sends our way. This is the beginning of the season of deep contemplation. Withdraw & renew your strength with Jesus on this Journey to Salvation & Everlasting Love & Life. Our Journey will be a beautiful walk with our Sweet Jesus. We are His followers & we will be joining hearts & intention of the others to deepen our desire to surrender to the Way of the Cross. Amen.

Sacred Heart Cathedral Stephen Ministry: Training begins Saturday, March 4th, 9am - 12pm in Sacred Heart Cathedral's Community Room and continues on Wednesday, March 8th , 6pm - 8:30pm. If you are interested in any of the following ministries: One-on-one caring, listening, prayerful, confidential visits; Grief; Divorce; Homebound ministry; Hospital ministry; Eucharistic ministry; Tele-care; Crisis care; Correspondence; Denali Center; Pioneer Home; Hospice Care; Prison

ministry, please contact Ann Nickerson at 978-5281 or email ann@cbna.org. When you file for your Permanent Fund Dividend, you’ll have an option to donate to the Catholic Schools of Fairbanks through the Pick-Click-Give program. You’ll find us in the list of non-profit organizations under Catholic Schools of Fairbanks. These schools exist because of your generosity. No donation is too small!

Little Flower Ministries, KQHE 92.7 FM, is happy to invite you to a Lenten mission we are hosting. Held Sunday, March 19th through the 22nd at Sacred Heart Cathedral from 7-9pm. This Lenten mission is all about personal healing and forgiveness, helping you to grow closer to Christ while moving through the trials of this life. To guide us on this Lenten mission, we are so happy to have two CFR Franciscan Friars and two CFR Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal. If you desire greater conversion, are in need of healing,

or just want to make this your best Lenten season ever, you don't want to miss this opportunity of growth and reconciliation. We are also hosting a special social only for our teens, “Pizza with the Friars” Tuesday, March 21st 5:30-7:00pm.For more information contact us at info@kqhe.org. May our Lord in his goodness bring you His peace! 16th Annual KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS BISON RAFFLE: The K of C annual Bison Hunt Raffle Tickets are on sale now! Winners are Guaranteed a Bison hunt on a private Kodiak island ranch; which includes horseback, 3 days of food and lodging or you may choose $3,500 in cash instead of the Bison hunt. Drawing to be held Saturday, April 29th, 2017 at the K of C State Convention in Anchorage. No hunting license required, tickets are transferable and chances are $20.00 each. To purchase a ticket/s you may contact Frank McGilvary 452-6929, the office or any Knight.

RITE OF ELECTION & CALL TO CONTINUING CONVERSION: All parishioners and friends are invited to attend the annual Rite of Election and Call to continuing Conversion which takes place on the First Sunday of Lent, March 5th, at 3:00PM during Evening Prayer at Sacred Heart Cathedral. At this time, the RCIA Catechumens and Candidates from all the Fairbanks and road parishes will be introduced to, and welcomed by Bishop Zielinski. This is a significant public step in their initiation journey and one that calls for our support and encouragement. A reception will follow this celebration.

Other Catholic News and Events

Michele Vangelas - Religious Education & Youth News - 452-3533 - icc.alaska.re@gmail.com

This week is part two regarding the King cake tradition. Enjoy!

New Orleans: Starting on Epiphany on January 6th, residents begin holding parties especially dedicated to King Cake. King Cake parties bring families and community members together to celebrate the season of Mardi Gras, with its krewe parades and festivals. King Cake is so symbolic of the Mardi Gras celebration for residents it is believed that consuming King Cake outside of the Carnival season will result in rain on Mardi Gras day. The dessert’s “search for the baby,” the small figurine located inside the cake, is a fun way for residents of New Orleans to celebrate their Christian faith.

The colors of the king cake originally came from the Christian religion. The purple symbolizes justice, the green symbolizes faith, and the gold symbolizes power. The three colors honor the three kings who visited the Christ child (Jesus) on Epiphany, the 12th day after Christmas.

RE Class Cancellation Policy: The temperature cut off for cancelling RE classes is -35°; cut off time to call for Sunday RE class is 6:30am, for Wednesday RCIA, RCIC and Confirmation is 5:00pm. Please call 458-3708 for Fairbanks weather info. If the School District cancels school due to weather on a Wednesday, ICC will cancel their Wednesday evening RE classes.

ICC Parish “FORMED”: Please register at FORMED.org, the Parish code is: J8WDM7.

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