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parish and community events.
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Weekly Bulletins,
our
quarterly publication, Parish Pulse
and
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also provide information
pertaining to what is happening in our parish and beyond.
This webpage is updated
weekly as events are subject to change.
Please feel free to call
the parish office 970-242-6121 if you have questions about any dates and
times as noted.
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SPIRITUAL
GROWTH
July
Travel to El Espino,
El Salvador
Sponsored by Mesa
State College
Classes start Monday, July 19th !
This course will include travel experience to Grand Junction’s
Sister City of El Espino, El Salvador.
Learn firsthand about the work of the Jesuit martyrs and Archbishop
Romero.
Class dates are July
19th-22nd & 26th-29th from 6-9:00 pm at the main campus.
Participants learn living and sharing with members of a rural
Salvadoran.
Traveling dates are Aug. 4th-13th
Follow-up classes are Aug. 17th & 18th from 6-9:00 pm.
Class will be taught by
Drs. Tom Acker & Tim Casey.
All expenses—airfare, tuition, housing, and
in-country travel approximately $2000.
For more information call Dr. Acker, 970-248-1068.
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Calling faith filled
Single Women !
“Fun in the Son”
July 24th
Offered by The Little Sisters of the Poor
10:30am to 3:00pm.
Denver, CO.
This religious vocations event is happening soon!
There is free room and board for those coming from a distance.
It will be a day of prayer, discernment, and joy in the Lord!
It includes mass, talks, and a backyard BBQ with.
There is no cost for this retreat.
For reservations, information, or additional retreat dates call
1-800-221-1807
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August
Calling faith filled
Single Men !
“Live in Experience”
August 4th-8th
Holy Trinity Trappist Abbey
Huntsville, Utah
This religious vocations event is happening soon!
Work and pray with the monks on their cattle ranch.
There is no cost for this retreat.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the
Abbey.
For reservations, information, or additional retreat dates call
1-800-221-1807.
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Worldwide Marriage
Encounter
Friday-Sunday, August 6th-8th
Montrose, CO
This
encounter weekend is happening on the Western Slope!
Take an opportunity to strengthen your marriage/holy orders.
Early registration is highly recommended.
CLICK HERE for more information or
call Jake or Catherine at 719-591-9045.
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Immaculate Heart of
Mary Parish
2010 Action Conference
Saturday, August 7th
8am to 3 pm
CLICK HERE
to find out more.
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Adult Confirmation
Sunday, August 29th
4-6pm faith session with 6pm Mass to follow
These sessions are for
adults who never had the opportunity to be confirmed in the Catholic
faith,
who wish to complete their initiation in the Catholic faith or
who are interested in serving as godparents.
We invite you to join us for a short mini-course on Adult Confirmation.
This formation is for adults who are practicing Catholics and who have
received catechesis previously.
The remaining dates are: September 12th—October 3rd.
If you or someone you know is interested in more information about Adult
Confirmation,
please contact Nicole in IHM's parish office at 970-242-6121.
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September
Pilgrimage and "Passion Play"
September 13th - 23rd
This performance in Oberammergau, Germany happens only once every decade.
This 11 day tour will also visit Rome, Assisi and Florence, Italy.
CLICK HERE
for an informational flyer provided by Pilgrimage Tours.
CLICK
HERE
to email Irene
for more details or call parish office at 970-242-6121.
There are still a few spots open for this 30 person pilgrimage!
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Traveling Diocesan Ministry Congress 2010
September 27th
5:30 to 8:45pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Grand Junction, Colorado
Bill Huebsch, this year's guest speaker, holds a BA in
religious studies, and
a Masters in Theological Studies from the Catholic Theological Union of
Chicago.
He established The Vatican II Project which contributes to the effort
being made within the Church
to keep alive the spirit and energy of Vatican II.
CLICK HERE for brochure.
Call the parish office 970-242-6121 for more information.
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Additional 2010
opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Worldwide Marriage
Encounter
August 13th-15th
October 22nd -24th
Colorado Springs. CO
This encounter is to help you strengthen your marriage/holy orders.
Early registration is highly recommended.
CLICK HERE for more information or
call 719-591-9045
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Third Order of Franciscans
Want to learn more about
St. Francis?
Call Tom Hughes, IHM parishioner, for more information at 970-243-8627 .
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The Secular
Carmelite group of St. Elijah
If you are feeling called to a deeper consecration of your life,
and would like to experience the richness of Carmelite spirituality and
community,
please contact Sunny Whilldin at 970-948-2278 or Kathy Stephen at
970-434-1045.
This group meets every fourth Sunday of the month in Grand Junction, CO.
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Benedictine
Spiritual Formation Program
CLICK HERE to learn more about this
upcoming program starts fall 2010.

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SOCIAL GATHERINGS
July
Join us for
Coffee and Donuts
after the 7:30 or 10:00 Sunday morning Masses.
Every third Sunday of the month,
the Knights of Columbus serve a Pancake Breakfast.
The cost is $5 per adult, $3 for children 6-12 years old, and children
under 6 free.
All proceeds benefit the Knights of Columbus charities.
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Sports Night
Saturday nights
Canyonview Park
7-9pm
All Middle School,
High School and young adults
are welcome to join us at the basketball courts just off 24 Road and
sand volleyball.
Bring your friends!
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IHM Annual Ice Cream
Social
Sunday, July 18th after
the 6pm Mass
We will have FREE
Enstom’s ice cream, cake and drinks, plus live entertainment.
August
Vocations Golf
Tournament
Friday, August 13th
Hollydot Golf Course in Colorado City, CO
This is our second
annual Diocese of Pueblo event.
Cost is $75 per person.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Call Deacon Jake Arellano or Deacon Marco Vegas
at (719-544-9861) for more information.
CLICK HERE for directions to the
golf course.

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SERVICE
and GIVING
ONGOING
OPPORTUNITIES CURRENT
AND UPCOMING
MONTHS
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
WITHIN OUR
PARISH...
Coffee & Donuts Hosts for Summer
Setup before 7:30am mass takes about 1/2 hour.
Hosts for 10:00 am mass are through about an hour after mass is over.
Instruction are in the "red sign-up book" at the end of the donut table
each week.
PLEASE think about how you (team or family) could help out
Question? Call Bonnie Hartman 970-243-4698.
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“Praise Twice”, IHM's new choir!
Thursday Evenings
7-8:30 pm
We practice on
Thursday evenings and sing the 3rd and 4th Sundays of each month at the
10am Mass.
Any questions, please contact Jack in the parish office 970-242-6121,
or Frank Huber at 970-243-7671.
All are welcome to join us.
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Can You
Help?
We need parishioners to help make/ buy dishes for IHM funeral
dinners.
Salads and casseroles are provided following a funeral mass
for parishioners’ family and loved ones.
We will ask for your help on an occasional basis.
CLICK HERE
to email Sue
or call the parish office 970-242-6121 to find out more.
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Rent-A-Kid Fundraiser
Need
leaves raked, weeds pulled, windows cleaned,
a babysitter, or other odd jobs done? Rent-A-Kid services are now
available.
Your donations will go to support our Youth Ministry programs.
CLICK HERE to email Andrea and
learn more
or call the parish office 970-242-6121 for scheduling.
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Eucharist Ministers of the
homebound and nursing home parishioners are needed!
If you feel called to serve in this way, we will provide you
with the training.
CLICK
HERE to email Bev or call the parish office 970-242-6121
for more details.
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Stephen's
Ministry and Caregivers...
help us live each day and find peace amidst difficult times.
CLICK HERE to email Bev for more details.
You can also call
Immaculate Heart of Mary
parish office at 970-242-6121 for more
information on these ministries
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Marriage Preparation
Couples needed who can
listen
well, share openly and encourage engaged
couples in their search for a happy and fulfilling marriage.
Manuals are provided and orientation sessions
are held when needed.
CLICK HERE to learn more about
IHM Marriage Preparation classes.
Learn more by contacting Karen at 970-243-8908
or email Karen at RainbowArtistry@aol.com
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WITHIN OUR
COMMUNITY...
Immigration
Assistance
Mesa County Public Library - Grand Junction Branch (530 Grand Ave.)
Monday, July 26th ,3:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Tuesday, July 27th , 9:00a.m.-8:00p.m.
Wednesday, July 28th ,9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pueblo will be providing
information
regarding Citizenship and General Immigration Questions. This service
assists folks with legalization questions, and sometimes in the
preparation
of applications.
For more information, please contact Adriana at (719)586-8625.
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FOOD
BANK IS AT ITS LOWEST LEVEL IN THE LAST TEN YEARS!
We ask parishioners to help us fill a grocery cart
in the narthex for Catholic Outreach the first Sunday of the month
with non-perishable food items.
For more details call Grand Valley Catholic Outreach at 970-241-3658.
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Volunteers Needed!
Mesa Developmental Service
Help with recreational activities, tutoring, a special activity, a
service project,
Special Olympics or help in our Fair-Trade retail store “Uniquely
Yours”.
For more information contact the volunteer coordinator at 970-256-8648
or jcorder@mesadev.com.
CLICK HERE to learn more.
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Women’s
Wellness Connection
Free breast and cervical cancer screenings
Available to women 40 to 64 who have limited or no health insurance.
CLICK HERE to learn more or call
1-866-951-9355
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Chicken, Pork and
Vegetarian TAMALES for sale!
This is a fund raiser for Child and Migrant Services (CMS).
Authentic and delicious tamales are prepared at the "Helping Hands Kitchen"
Hospitality Center.
CLICK
HERE to learn more and order online or call CMS at
970-464-5226
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Hospice & Palliative Care
Every Thursdays
2pm-3:30pm
Miller Homestead located at 3090 A North 12th Street
FREE community adult grief support to those grieving the death of a
loved one.
Participants are welcome to join at any time and pre-registration is not
required.
For more information, contact Coleen Cunningham at 970-254-0891.
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WITHIN OUR WORLD...
HELP
HAITI!
CLICK HERE
to follow developments in Haiti provided by Catholic Relief Services.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING MONTHS
July
Volunteers Needed at
Catholic Outreach
More
volunteers are needed for …
afternoon phone receptionists,
morning intake specialists (data entry)
These are substitute positions as are regular
volunteers take vacations
during the summer months.
Time commitment is 3-4 hours once a week.
Call Ellen at Catholic Outreach (970-241-3658) for more information.
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IHM Annual Garden
Project is happening!
Bring in your garden goodies before weekend masses and donations
will help Catholic Outreach.
Garden Project lasts throughout the harvest season.
Please contact Bev at parish office 970-242-6121 if you would like more
information
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Servers for
Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley
Wednesday, July 21st
The shelter needs someone
to help serve dinner.
Call Daretha Piper, 970-256-9424 for more information.
The shelter is also looking for donations of meat, toilet paper, paper
towels, and cleaning supplies.
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Open Choir Practice
Thursday, July 28th
6:30 pm
IHM
All are welcome!
You must attend July 28th practice in order to sing at July 31st at the
4:00pm Mass.
Come and share your love of song.
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