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Calendar of Upcoming 2011-2012 Events
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Parish Pulse
Spiritual Growth
Social Gatherings
Service Giving
provides an overview of
parish and community events.
Immaculate Heart of Mary's
Weekly Bulletins,
our
quarterly publication, Parish Pulse
and
Immaculate Heart of Mary's Youth page
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
2012
February
RCIA
Tuesdays from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M.
St. Jude Room in the Parish Hall
These presentations
are open to anyone interested in learning more about their faith.
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Adult Faith Formation
“Why do we need the Church?"
Thursday, February 2nd
5:30pm
St. Jude Room at IHM
Jim Vandenberg will be facilitating.
Dinner and child care will be provided. Please register by calling Irene
in the parish office 242-6121.
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Blessing of Throats
Weekend of February 4th & 5th
After all Masses
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Court Mt. of the Holy Cross #941
Sunday, February 12th
6:00pm
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Community Room
Ladies of Catholic faith,
18 years and older, are welcome.
Our members give many volunteer
hours and donate to organizations throughout the year.
Come join us on February 12th to learn more and consider becoming a
Catholic Daughter.
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Our Lady’s Rosary Makers
Monday, February
13th
1:00pm
St. Mary’s Hospital in the Volunteers Conference Room.
For more
information, please call Linda at 242-3673 or Carol 245-1952
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The Living Last Supper
Pre-Production Meeting
Thursday, February 16th
6:30PM
St. Jude Room at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Plans are underway
to present 2012 performance of the “Living Last Supper”.
Palm Sunday, April 1st and Wednesday, April 4th.
We are in need of an assistant director, tech director, narrator and
apostles.
For more information, contact Greg Stephen at 434-1045, or Irene at the
parish office.
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Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 22nd
8AM Mass with Holy Family School
Noon
6PM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Meatless soup and bread will follow the
NOON and 6PM Mass.
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Stations of the Cross
Beginning Friday, February 24th and every Friday during Lent
3:30PM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
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March
Catholic Coming Home
Monday, March 5th
CLICK HERE to learn more.
September
Holy Land Trip
September 3rd
through 13th of 2012
Fr. John Farley will be the
Chaplain and Spiritual Advisor on a trip to the Holy Land
(Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee, Via Crucis, Last Supper,
Gethsemane, Dormition, Nativity Church and Capernaum)
Cost is $3,999 airfare and
All-included.
Deposit of $500.00 is required to reserve a spot as soon as possible.
For further questions contact
Proximo Travel at toll free—(1-855-842-8001) FAX (508) 854-8003
or email:
Anthony@Proximotravel.com
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*Additional opportunities
for Adult Faith Formation
CLICK HERE
*Additional opportunities
for Youth Faith Formation
CLICK HERE
Additional Spiritual Growth
gatherings
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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SOCIAL GATHERINGS
February
Knights of Columbus
Ladies Auxiliary Taco Sales
Saturday, February 4th
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Parish Hall
For more details call Maria 970-257-1684
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IHM’s Parish
Activities Annual Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner
Sunday, February 12th
11:00am to 2:00pm
Parish Hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary
The menu includes
spaghetti / meatballs, salad, beverage, dessert & entertainment.
Cost is $6.00 per person
or $16.00 per family.
Volunteers to help are
needed.
Call Tom or Andy Hughes at 970-243-8627 if you would like to help.
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Coffee and Donuts
after the 7:30 or 10:00 Sunday morning Masses
Pancake Breakfast is offered every 3rd Sunday of the month.
The cost for breakfast is $5 per adult, $3 for children 6-12 years old, and children
under 6 free.
All proceeds benefit Knights of Columbus charities.
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Knights of Columbus
Mardi Gras Celebration
Tuesday, February 21st
Parish Hall
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
For more information call John @ 260-7664
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Knights of Columbus
Council 13621 Fish Fry
Every Friday during Lent
Beginning Friday, February 24th
Parish Hall
Immaculate Heart of Mary
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Adults $8, children 6-12 $7 and children under 6 are free.
All proceeds benefit the Knights of Columbus local charities.
Bring family and friends.
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Lenten Season
Series
Several films will be shown throughout the Lenten season this
year for adults, youth,
children and families to
enjoy.
The movie “Up” will be shown on Sunday, February 26th at
11:15am (following the 10am Mass)
in the youth center.
All are invited for faith sharing and fellowship!
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Additional opportunities
for Youth Social Gatherings
CLICK HERE
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SERVICE
GIVING
ONGOING
OPPORTUNITIES CURRENT
AND UPCOMING
MONTHS
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
WITHIN OUR
PARISH...
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GOOD NEWS ...
IHM's Religious Education
performance of “Mary’s Christmas Eve” was a joyful celebration.
Performing children, the choir & musicians and our play director Martha
Haraway are helping our children understand the real meaning of
Christmas !
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Altar Linens
Ministry
If you have a love of our Lord in the Eucharist
and would like to give of your time,
we have a need for people to care for our altar linens.
Please call Jack at the parish office 970-242-6121 or email Jack
jstucken@ihmgjt.org.
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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.
Email Sue at
smiller@ihmgjt.org
or call the parish office 970-242-6121 to find out more.
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Eucharist Ministers of the
homebound and nursing home parishioners are needed!
Mesa Manor & La
Villa Grande are in need of once a month ministers.
Training is provided..
Please call parish office and talk to Bev at 970-242-6121 if you can
help or would like more information.
You can also email Bev at
bgoodrich@ihmgjt.org
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Stephen's
Ministry and Caregivers...
help us live each day and find peace amidst difficult times.
Email Bev at
bgoodrich@ihmgjt.org
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...
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GOOD NEWS ...
St. Martin Place
dedication gathered together in downtown Grand Junction
on a cold Tuesday, December 6th morning.
More than 385 individuals, businesses and churches helped by donating
materials,
labor or cash to help build the $1.5 million project.
CLICK HERE to read more.
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Help us fill up a Grocery Cart!
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 which will be donated to Grand Valley Catholic Outreach.
For more details call 970-241-3658.
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Volunteers Needed
Catholic Outreach
*Day Center, assist homeless guests
*Emergency food Pantry, pack food boxes
*Soup Kitchen, meal preparation or assist with picking up donated
food items
*Main Office, answering phones
Call Ellen Reimer, Volunteer Coordinator 970-241-3658 for more
information on volunteering
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Volunteers Needed
Mesa Developmental Services, MDS
Help with recreation activities, tutoring, a special activity, a
service project,
Special Olympics or help in our Fair-Trade retail store " Uniquely
Yours".
For more information contact volunteer coordinator at 970-256-8648 or
email jcorder@mesadev.com
CLICK HERE to learn more
about MDS
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Volunteers Needed
Mesa County
Long-Term Care
Ombudsman Program Volunteers
Consider serving
as advocates for residents in assisted living and nursing homes in the
county.
Training will be provided to support you in this task.
For more information call Robb Huff at 243-7940 at ext. 111.
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Volunteers Needed
Child & Migrant Services
Volunteers
Bible Studies and Communion Services
Child and Migrant Services, CMS, in Palisade.
Meets weekly
This study group and service is sponsored by Child and Migrant Services.
If you are interested in supporting this ministry, bilingual folks are
needed.
Many of the migrant workers are Catholic.
CMS is also desperately in need of volunteers to prepare, serve and
clean up dinners
provided several times each week.
ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers are also needed.
Please contact Karalyn at 970-464-5226 to volunteer.
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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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Hospice & Palliative Care
Every Thursdays
2pm-3:30pm
Miller Homestead located at 3090 #A North 12th Street, Grand Junction
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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Pregnancy and
Infant Loss Support Group
Meets 3rd Wednesday of
every month
7-9pm
Saint Mary’s Pavilion, entrance #26– in the Reflection Room
St.
Mary’s is sponsoring this group.
If you would like to
attend or if you would like more information,
please call Gara Ross at 298-2200 or Chaplain Julie Parrish-Fender at
298-2290.
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WITHIN OUR WORLD...
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GOOD NEWS...
“We are grateful for
all the work Catholic Relief Services has done in Haiti since the very
first moment after the earthquake. They supported the work of the local
Caritas and were a great help for the quick planning and distribution of
aid. Charity now has a face through all the work being done there.
They helped the people from the very beginning.”
Archbishop Louis Kebreau, of Cap Haitien,
president of the Bishops Conference of Haiti.
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HELP
HAITI!
CLICK HERE
to follow developments in Haiti provided by Catholic Relief Services.
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RESPONDING TO EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI IN JAPAN!
CLICK HERE
CURRENT AND UPCOMING MONTHS
February
Viva Information Workshop
Monday, February 13th
6:30 PM
Community Room at St. Joseph Catholic Church
A potential rule change
could affect the way the I-601 waivers are processed for people who
entered the U.S. without
inspection and remained,
or who entered with a
visa and then remained in the U.S. after its expiration.
Imelda C. Mulholland, attorney at law with Hoskin Farina & Kampf, P.C,
will kindly offer this workshop free of charge on The workshop will be
offered in English, but professional Spanish translation
services/equipment will be provided simultaneously.
This event is sponsored by the Hispanic Affairs Project (HAP).
For more information, contact Nicole in the parish office 970-242-6121.
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CLICK HERE
to review ongoing opportunities for Service Giving.
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