From Father Jim2017 Annual Catholic Appeal – “Their

Eyes Were Opened and They Recognized Him”

St. Luke, in today’s Gospel, says that it was only when Jesus opened their eyes and minds through explanation of the scriptures and the breaking of the bread that the disciples on the road to Emmaus came to recognize Him.

As people of faith, we are like the disciples, living our lives in the world, walking along with Jesus who is always there accompanying us, whether we recognize Him or not.

Jesus teaches us that at the end of our lives, He will call us to be with Him for all eternity. He will do so because of His great love for us and because of our response to what He has asked: feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked and attend to the needs of others not only in our parish and diocese but throughout the world.

The Annual Catholic Appeal, with its theme, “Their Eyes Were Opened and They Recognized Him” invites each of us to open our eyes and recognize Him in those who seek our help. The Appeal offers each of us an opportunity to unite as a Catholic community and to reach out to serve others – the hungry, the homeless, the unemployed, the distressed, the unchurched, our children, and the elderly.

This weekend you are invited to participate in the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal. Please respond by pledging a sacrificial gift to this year’s campaign. To learn more about the Annual Catholic Appeal, visit www.cdow.org; click “Giving” then “Annual Catholic Appeal”.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PLANNING Join this year’s exciting VBS adventure, “Maker Fun Factory: Created by God; Built for a Purpose!” We need adult & teen

volunteers for this wonderful faith-filled experience! Email donnamichelangelo@yahoo.com

Planning on attending VBS? Register Early so that T-Shirts and supplies can be ordered. VBS is for children Ages 4 through the completion of Grade 5.Online registration/payment available: http://iccparish.weconnect.com/vbs Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/immaculateconceptionvbs/

Today is World Day of Prayer for Vocations! Please remember to include those who feel the calling to join the priesthood or religious life in your prayers today. We also invite you to come join Adoration for Vocations, Today, May 7th for exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 1pm-3pm in IC Chapel. Please come join us to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. For information, contact Dermott Mullan at 410-398-3368, or visit www.cdow.org/vocations.

May 15, 2017 8:30 AM Mothers of the Parish

May 16, 2017 8:30 AM Mothers of the Parish

May 17, 2017 8:30 AM Mothers of the Parish

May 18, 2017 8:30 AM Mothers of the Parish

May 19, 2017 8:30 AM Mothers of the Parish

May 20, 2017 8:30 AM Mothers of the Parish5:00 PM People of the Parish

May 21, 2017 6th Sunday of Easter7:00 AM Mothers of the Parish8:30 AM George Benvegno9:00 AM SJ Robert Dudley Jr.10:15 AM Salvatore LaPorte12:00 PM Ann T. Saunders

We extend our condolences and prayers to the families of those who have recently died:

Bernadine Bomba

It's that time of year again: Immaculate Conception School is hosting its 8th RACE for EDUCATION on May 10th! This annual event benefits the students of the "Little School with a Big Heart"! Will you help to continue the tradition of providing a quality education that makes a difference in the lives of hundreds of children and their families? Thanks to YOU, we have met our goal every year and are very grateful for your generosity. Please help us by sponsoring a student in this year's Race for Education! No donation is too small and all gifts are tax deductible. Look for the yellow sponsorship mailers that are available in the vestibules of the churches, school and Parish Center. Thank you in advance for your support!

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Save The Date!!Our 7th Annual Golf Classic is being held on June 12, at Newark Country Club!!

Come join us for a great day, great food, and some amazing prizes; including a hole-in-one contest car donated by Newark Chrysler Jeep Dodge! Spaces are limited! You can register as a golfer,

sponsor, or dinner guest. Register online today at iccparish.weconnect.com. We need volunteers to help with the planning committee and to help out the day of. Please contact the parish office at 410-398-1100 to register, volunteer, or for more information.

Liturgy

Readings for next week: Fifth Sunday of Easter First Reading: Acts 6:1-7 During the early growth of the Church, the apostles realized that they needed more disciples in order to carry out effectively the ministry of the Church. The community selected seven men, one of whom was Stephen. Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-9 Citing many uses of the word “stone” in the sayings of Jesus and in the Old Testament, Peter urges the Christians to be “living stones...an edifice of spirit.” Gospel: John 14:1-12 In this beautiful passage from the words of Jesus at the Last Supper, Jesus promises that he is preparing a place for the apostles. He tells them, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through me.” When Philip asks to show them the Father, Jesus answers, “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.”

Daily Readings: Fourth Sunday of EasterSunday

Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Pt 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10Monday

Acts 11:1-18; Jn 10:11-18Tuesday

Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30Wednesday

Acts 12:24—13:5a; Jn 12:44-50Thursday

Acts 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20Friday

Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6Saturday

Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14

How can you help our children have fun and learn more about Jesus this summer?

Our Vacation Bible School team is looking for generous hearts who would like to help sponsor our VBS program in June. Your donation would help defray the cost of snacks, supplies, and materials. We also hope to offer a family meal

two nights during the week for our VBS families.

All donations are welcome, no amount is too small! If you can help, envelopes will be available this weekend, May 6 th & 7 th at IC & next Weekend, May 14 th at St. Jude. Place your donation in the special envelope marked “Maker Fun Factory: Created by God, Built For A Purpose” and drop it off at the Parish Center or in the collection basket at Mass. Thank you and God bless your generosity!

ADULT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Adult Enrichment Program Entitled: Catholicism: The Pivotal Players: Classes are Mon., May 8th at 6:30pm and Tues., May 9th at 9:15am. Topic: Discussion of questions for Michelangelo Pt2 and an Evaluation of the program. This is the final session for this year!

Liturgical Ministers for Next Week: May 13-14:5:00pmAltar Servers: Thomas L, Jacob L EM’s Mary Ann S, Madison L, Gina L Lector: Alison D Ushers: Eileen P, Pat C, Bill W, Diana B7:00amAltar Servers: Jacob B, Sara B EM’s: Frank S, Gerald M, Sandra H Lector: Christopher W Ushers: Charles M, William C, Donald N8:30amAltar Servers: Grace S, Jeremy M EM’s: Cecilia G, Peter G, Richard L Lector: Mary Ann E Ushers: Anthony D, Stephen C J, Anthony M, Wendel S9:00am (SJ)Altar Servers: David M, Adam M EM’s: Cheryl N, John N, Dorothy D, Danny D, Diane C, Carol V, Narcy Z Lector: Hank C Ushers: Jule V, Jake S, William D10:15amAltar Servers: Cecilia G, Carolena G EM’s: Richard B, Elizabeth B, Gwen D, James D Lector: Pat K Ushers: Bob W, David B, Steve A, Charles C12:00noonAltar Servers: Andrew F, Gabriel O EM’s: Cynthia J, Corazon S, Grace B Lector: Frank E Ushers: Teresa G

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.

The catechist for next Sunday, May 14th is:Kimberly Burnham

Community Kitchen: Thanks so much to ALL who made our 4/28 luncheon such a feast! Our guests were walking out of the door full of compliments for our Church. Thanks to all of our volunteers! You serve with a smile and clean up like a ballet! We are grateful for your time and talent! We extend gratitude and thanksgiving to Pastor Laurel Loveless for hospitality the past 17 years as she offered Elkton Presbyterian Church as the meeting place for Community Kitchen each Friday. Please keep Pastor Laurie in your prayers as she retires the end of June. Until our next service date, July 28, we wish each of you many blessings. Happy Mother's Day and Father's Day and know that our whole parish family is in our prayers.

Does your child need to be Baptized? You’re Invited! Baptism Classes are: May 15 & August 21, 7:00-8:30pm in our Parish Center. It’s never too early to prepare for the Baptism of your child. Parents are required and Godparents are encouraged to attend these classes. Contact the Parish Office to register for the Baptism Class and to arrange the date of Baptism at 410-398-1100Inspirational quote of the week: “Prayer is simply talking to God. He speaks to us: we listen. We speak to him: he listens. A two way process: Speaking and listening. - St. Teresa of Calcutta

Faith FormationImmaculate Conception School News

ALLELUIA! It is wonderful to be able to continue to celebrate the joy of Easter with the students and staff. We are also celebrating Mary in a special way this month. Our May Crowning last week was a beautiful tribute to the

Blessed Mother.

ICS has another reason to celebrate. We have been selected to become a Healey School! The Healey Education Foundation provides assistance to Catholic Schools as they build for the future. Through this three-year program, we will have support from the Healey staff with recommendations on how to grow our school. As we move through the process, you will notice some wonderful additions like a full-time advancement director and the formation of a school board. We encourage everyone to consider becoming involved in the process to whatever extent you are able. We are all partners in the mission to educate the faith of our future.

Thank you to all of our families for the special treats during Teacher Appreciation Week. All of the teachers and staff felt the love and gratitude for their hard work.

We have some special events this week. Our primary students will go on a field trip on Monday. Wednesday is our 8th annual Race for Education. All of the students, staff, and parent volunteers will celebrate by running, walking, and dancing around the parking lot! We will also have a special lunch from Chick-fil-A. Thursday is our kindergarten’s Special Persons’ Lunch and our final PSO meeting of the year. Friday, our students will enjoy an assembly featuring the Navy Band.

Applications are being accepted for next school year. If you missed our open house, don’t worry. Individual tours are available upon request by contacting the office at 410-398-2636, and we will have another open house later in the spring. Now is the time to consider the benefits of a strong faith-based, challenging academic program that Immaculate Conception provides.

Faith FormationReligious Education & Sacraments

Explore learning about the Gospel, the Good News of Jesus and our Catholic Faith by registering for our parish religious education program.

Classes for children in grades K - 8 are held Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings. The choice is yours! Online registration available: iccparish.weconnect.com. Questions? Contact the religion office at 410-392-3551.

This registration is also for Sacrament programs. Note: A child must have completed Gr. 1 to prepare for First Communion. Students must have completed Gr. 7 and 8 to prepare for Confirmation.SACRAMENT OF FIRST COMMUNIONSix of our parish young people will celebrate their First Communion today, May 7th at the 9am Liturgy at St. Jude. Let us continue to pray for them as we welcome them to the table of the Lord that they may always desire to receive Jesus in Holy Communion.

Rehearsals and corresponding celebrations: Mon., May 15th: 6:30pm ICC - for May 21st: 5pm Wed., May 17th: 6:30pm ICC - for May 20th: 2pm

**Alert! ** At least one Altar Server is needed for Sun., May 21st at 2pm. Contact the Religion Office ASAP if you can minister for this celebration!

Youth Ministry & Confirmation

May7th: NO YOUTH GROUP14th: Kickball/Dodgeball21st: Family Night28th: Patriotic Rosary into Game NightMay 21st, the Youth Group invites all families with youth in 9 th -college-age to join us from 6-8pm. Come meet new friends and learn what youth group is all about. Please bring a dish to share.

June4th: Graduation Sunday-Summer Fun11th: Make VBS Decorations (Service Project)18th: Water Fun25th: NO YOUTH GROUP- CHWC

9 th -12 th and COLLEGE AGE: If you are in 9th-12th or a college-age young adult, you are invited to join youth group, Sunday nights in the Parish Center from 6-8pm.

7 th and 8 th GRADE YOUTH: Join us on June 4th from 6-8pm in the Youth Room to learn about Youth Group.

Calling All Graduates! If you are graduating from high school or college this year, you are invited to attend any Mass the weekend of June 3rd and 4th for a special blessing. Contact Liz with your name and school.

CATHOLIC HEART WORKCAMPThe teens attending Catholic Heart are selling raffle tickets for a steamer trunk filled with summer fun! If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, please contact the youth office. The tickets are $20 and the sale will run through the beginning of June.

If you have not picked up your tickets or sponsor letters yet, please stop by the office this week.

Youth Ministry Wish List: Sodas in Cans, Pizza Gift Cards, Snacks, Md/Lg Cardboard Boxes, Spray Paint, Left/Right/Center Game, Sprinklers, Hoses, Slip in Slide

Adult Education: Interested in a study group? Many opportunities are available. Call 410-398-3551.

Social ConcernsOutreach:

Thank you for your help, prayers, & donations to this essential ministry!!

We are currently in need of: soup and crackers, canned ravioli, and spaghetti-o’s

The Cecil county pregnancy center will be accepting donations of diapers sizes 5 and 6, any new or gently used clothing in good condition up to size 4. Toys are also accepted. Bins will be placed in Immaculate Conception Church and St. Jude Church on Sunday, May 14th. Thank you for your generosity to this charity.

Parish and Family LifeParish Coffee: Join us for Parish Coffee today, May 7th after the 9 AM Mass at St. Jude’s.

Join us for Parish Coffee, next Sunday, May 14th

after the 10:15 AM Mass at IC

Parish Events / InformationPlans are underway for the annual Christmas Bazaar in November!! We are looking for volunteers to help chair certain areas. Our immediate needs are for someone to lead advertising and someone to be in charge of theme baskets (including soliciting donations and assembling the baskets). These areas require time so we are hoping to find chairpersons for these areas as soon as possible. If you are interested in being on the bazaar planning committee in one of these areas or in another capacity, please contact Terry, teresa.gustafson@verizon.net, 443-553-2324 or Lisa, kaminski-uch@comcast.net, 443-553-8042.

BUS TRIP TO NYC! We are planning a bus trip to NYC on Saturday, December 2. The bus will leave from People's Plaza in Glasgow at 9am, drops off in Times Square, then leaves Times Square at 9pm and will return to Peoples Plaza Seats are $35 each. Interested? Please contact Audrey Diotale: 302-561-5275, audreymallia@aol.com or Angela Maxwell at 302-563-0994, icsmaxwell@yahoo.com

Lula Roe fundraising party! Come join us at the ICS gym on Friday, May 12 from 6:30-8:30 for a Lularoe fundraising party! Food and refreshments will be provided as you shop around with three vendors

and lots of clothes to choose from!! Hope to see you there!!

Young Adults 25-40: Are you interested in meeting others your age? Are you interested in fun ways to deepen your faith? If you answered yes to then a young adult group is what you need! We are looking for young adults to join together to form a group. Contact Liz for more information at youthministry@iccparish.org.

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California Wine Trip Raffle Tickets!! - $20 Each! Winner receives a trip for two to California Wine Country! Trip includes airfare out of BWI, lodging for 6 nights, plus tours/wine tastings at select wineries. Travel dates TBD by the winner. Trip coordinated by State Line Liquors. Please fill out the form below and return with payment to the Parish Center. Thank you and Good Luck!!

Name: ________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________

# of Tickets: ________________________________

Sunday, May 78:20 AM Confessions - SJ9:00 AM 1st Communion - SJ1:30 PM Adoration for Vocations - CH6:00 PM HS Gathering PC

Monday, May 89:00 AM Novena – CH6:30 PM Adult Ed Class - PC7:00 PM Christian Yoga - gym8:00 PM AA Mtg - Caf

Tuesday, May 99:00 AM Holy Hour – CH9:15 AM Adult Ed Class - PC6:30 PM Handbell Rehearsal - IC7:30 PM Contemporary Rehearsal -IC

Wednesday, May 10 Race for Education!9:00 AM Rosary Crusade/St Jude Novena – CH9:30 AM Cantor Reh - IC1:00 AM Leisure Club - PC3:45 PM Children’s Choir - IC6:30 PM 1st Communion Reader Practice - IC8:15 PM Knights of Columbus Mtg - PC

Thursday, May 119:00 AM Rosary Crusade - CH10:00 AM Adult Ed Committee Mtg - PC

6:30 PM Cantor Rehearsal - IC6:30 PM Cub Scout mtg - caf7:00 PM Parish Choir Rehearsal - IC

Friday, May 129:00 AM Rosary Crusade - CH6:30 PM ICS Lularoe Party - gym7:00 PM NA - Caf

Saturday, May 138:00 AM Home school Book Sale - caf9:00 AM Rosary Crusade - CH4:15 PM Confessions - IC7:00 PM NA - caf

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Weekly OffertoryJuly 1, 2016-April 30, 2017

Fiscal Year-To-Date To-tals(Includes Christmas & Easter Collections)

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Offertory Week of: April 30 Fiscal Budget Immaculate Conception $6,973.62 $9,137.68St. Jude’s $1,672.08 $1,909.37Online $2,493.00 $2,591.28Christmas/Easter Offerings $27,963.73 $40,131.00

$39,102.43 $53,769.332017-2018 Fiscal YTD Offertory Deficit ($7,816.08)Do you have an Online Giving Account?? It is easy to set one up! To sign up:

1.) Go to our website: iccparish.weconnect.com2.) Click on “Go to Online Giving”3.) Sign up!

Community Events / Information

Knights of Columbus Bishop Becker Council 2427

443-616-5370 or www.kofc2427.orgMeetings: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at the Parish Center.

Fraternal Elections: May 10th

Catholic Charities Diaper Drive!To honor Mother’s Day, Catholic Charities is having a diaper drive to support our diaper bank. As an affiliate of the National Diaper Bank Network in DE, we provide diapers to families in need. Currently, our Diaper Bank serves over 200 families! To help our Diaper Bank, please make a donation of diapers, baby wipes, or other baby hygiene items. Donations can be brought to any Catholic Charities location throughout May. You can also donate grocery store or other gift cards, or cash. Visit our website at www.cdow.org/charities.html to

donate online using a credit card. If you know someone in need, have them call Bayard House at 302-654-1184 to learn how to participate.

May 8, 2017 8:30 AM Ann T. Saunders

May 9, 2017 8:30 AM Mario Cafini

May 10, 2017 8:30 AM Anthony Sniadowski

May 11, 2017 8:30 AM Saide Mechthild Scott

(Living Intention)May 12, 2017

8:30 AM Edward Schram May 13, 2017

8:30 AM Jim Durante (Living Intention)5:00 PM Zofia Zasadzienski

May 14, 2017 5th Sunday of Easter7:00 AM Vincent LaMonica8:30 AM Mother’s of the Parish9:00 AM SJ Mary Vaccarini10:15 AM Connie Gumba

12:00 PM Virginia Vranicar

May 8, 2017 8:30 AM Ann T. Saunders

May 9, 2017 8:30 AM Mario Cafini

May 10, 2017 8:30 AM Anthony Sniadowski

May 11, 2017 8:30 AM Saide Mechthild Scott (Living Intention)

May 12, 2017 8:30 AM Edward Schram

May 13, 2017 8:30 AM Jim Durante (Living Intention)5:00 PM Zofia Zasadzienski

May 14, 2017 5th Sunday of Easter7:00 AM Vincent LaMonica8:30 AM Mother’s of the Parish9:00 AM SJ Mary Vaccarini10:15 AM Connie Gumba12:00 PM Virginia Vranicar

May 8, 2017 8:30 AM Ann T. Saunders

May 9, 2017 8:30 AM Mario Cafini

May 10, 2017 8:30 AM Anthony Sniadowski

May 11, 2017 8:30 AM Saide Mechthild Scott (Living Intention)

May 12, 2017 8:30 AM Edward Schram

May 13, 2017 8:30 AM Jim Durante (Living Intention)5:00 PM Zofia Zasadzienski

May 14, 2017 5th Sunday of Easter7:00 AM Vincent LaMonica8:30 AM Mother’s of the Parish9:00 AM SJ Mary Vaccarini10:15 AM Connie Gumba

12:00 PM Virginia Vranicar

May 8, 2017 8:30 AM Ann T. Saunders

May 9, 2017 8:30 AM Mario Cafini

May 10, 2017 8:30 AM Anthony Sniadowski

May 11, 2017 8:30 AM Saide Mechthild Scott (Living Intention)

May 12, 2017 8:30 AM Edward Schram

May 13, 2017 8:30 AM Jim Durante (Living Intention)5:00 PM Zofia Zasadzienski

May 14, 2017 5th Sunday of Easter7:00 AM Vincent LaMonica8:30 AM Mother’s of the Parish9:00 AM SJ Mary Vaccarini10:15 AM Connie Gumba12:00 PM Virginia Vranicar