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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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SEASON OF LENT
Stations of the
Cross
Every Friday during Lent
5:30pm
in the main church
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Lenten Almsgiving
Almsgiving is a
major component of our Lenten observances.
At IHM, Christian Service Ministry coordinates a special service project
as part of our parish almsgiving. St. Ann, IHM Mission, Health Kits for
Child & Migrant Services
is in need of toiletries and personal hygiene items to give out to migrant
workers.
We will be collecting the items during the first 5 weeks of Lent.
Parishioners can also help assemble the kits. The schedule will be:
1st
Weekend of Lent: Regular size shampoo & combs
2nd Weekend of Lent:
Regular Size Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Toothbrushes
3rd Weekend of Lent:
Razors, Shaving Cream, Protective Goggles (for work)
4th weekend of Lent:
Wash cloths, Hand Towels, Small bar Soaps
5th Weekend of Lent:
Sunscreen, Insect Repellant
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Lenten
Service Giving
During Lent,
rather than give something up. Some people take on a charitable project.
Here are a few possibilities for short-term volunteer projects:
· CEC—Labeling
and/or stuffing envelopes; light cleaning.
Call 216-0648 or 243-9539 and ask for Wynne Bouley
· Habitat for
Humanity—prepare & deliver lunches to building sites on Fridays or
Saturdays;
helping at the Restore; filing at office.
Call volunteer coordinator Julie Mamo at 263-0858 or 216-1277
· Outreach Day
Center—cleaning up the center starting at 11:15am
Call Patricia Boom at 263-9445
· St. Benedict Place—landscaping
& spring clean up
Call Don at 303-478-3826
· IHM—visiting
parishioners in nursing homes
Call IHM and ask for Bev Goodrich at 242-6121
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Lenten Prayer Crosses
Place your
prayer of petition, thanksgiving or a prayer offering of your personal
intentions
on a Lenten Prayer Cross.
These crosses are located on the table in the narthex.
All prayers will be posted on our banner.
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Lenten Conversations
First Topic Wednesday, February 24th
IHM Chapel
6:15 to 7:15pm
CLICK HERE to print out
list of topics and times of these Lenten Conversations.
SPIRITUAL
GROWTH
March
Spiritual Direction
Thursday, March 4th
7:00pm
IHM Chapel
A panel of men and women
in this area who give spiritual direction
(also called Spiritual Companion, Spiritual Guide)
will talk about what it means to them and how it might be
helpful to others on the
spiritual journey.
Sponsored by the
Whitewater Benedictine Sisters.
Call 970-241-3847 for
more information.
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“Who is My Neighbor”
Thursdays March 4th through March 25th.
11:30am to 1:00pm
Community Room at St. Joseph’s
During
these weekly sessions, Karen Levad will be sharing with us the history
of immigration in America
and the challenges it poses to us as Christians.
Bring your own lunch! Coffee and beverages will be provided.
For more information and to sign up, call Grand Valley Peace & Justice
at 970-243-0136.
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Echoes of Faith
Saturday, March 6th
9am to noon
St. Joseph parish hall
Adult & catechist formation will be presented by Sr. Rebecca
Wolf
Topic will be “Methods for Grades 1-8 Ideas for Creative Teaching.”
To reserve your spot, please call Irene at 970-242-6121.
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Journaling Retreat Day
Saturday,
March 13th
9am to 2pm
Whitewater Benedictine Community
8250 Kannah Creek Road
Sisters
Anne and Sister Mary will present guidelines on how to approach
journaling.
Most of the day will be in silence and any sharing is optional.
Bring your own journal and pen.
Lunch will be served. Suggested donation is $25.oo.
Call 970-241-3847 for more information and driving directions.
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Yoga
Saturday,
March 20th
9am to 2pm
Whitewater Benedictine Community
8250 Kannah Creek Road
CLICK
HERE
to learn more.
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April
Monastery Vocations
Retreat
Holy
Trinity Trappist Monastery
Huntsville, Utah
April 7-11th
This “Live-In
Experience” retreat explores the call to vocation and takes place
on a scenic 2,000 acre farm where we join the monks in work and prayer.
Enjoy this opportunity to learn more about vocations. (Individual dates
are available at your convenience.)
There is no cost for this retreat.
CLICK HERE to learn more or call
toll free 1-800-221-1807 for more information.
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter
April 23rd-25th
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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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.
Deadline to put down your deposit has been extended!
There are still a few spots open!
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Additional 2010
opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Worldwide Marriage
Encounter
August 13-15
or October 22-24
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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SOCIAL GATHERINGS
March
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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Fish Fry
Every Friday during Lent
4:30pm until 7:00pm
Cost is: adults- $7, children 6-12 - $6 and children under 6 are
free.
Clam chowder will
be available for $1.00 per bowl.
All proceeds benefit the Knights of Columbus charities.
Come out and enjoy an evening of great food and fun.
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Catholic Daughters
Religious Goods & Cutlery Sale
IHM St. Francis Room
after the 4:00pm Mass on Saturday, March 13th
and
after morning Masses on Sunday, March 14th
New merchandise recently added.
Check out the bargain table too.
Profits will be used to award a scholarship.
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Last Lecture Series
Friday, March 26th
Saturday, April 17th
Prominent Catholics of our community will share their stories
reflecting upon grace, challenge, triumph and conversion.
CLICK HERE for our informational flyer.
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SERVICE
and GIVING
ONGOING
OPPORTUNITIES CURRENT
AND UPCOMING
MONTHS
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
HELP
HAITI!
CLICK HERE
to learn read a recent letter from Caroline Brennan senior
communications officer
for Catholic Relief Services in Haiti.
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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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Youth Center Upgrade
The Youth Ministry Team is hoping to create a more teen friendly
environment.
If you have, (or would like to purchase) bean bag chairs or floor
cushions,
we would love them!
We are also looking for new ping pong paddles and balls!
CLICK HERE to email Andrea for more
information.
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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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First Sunday of every Month Food
Drive
Catholic Outreach
food bank is in need of canned fruits, vegetables, pinto beans,
tomatoes, peanut butter, tuna, canned meals, chili, spaghetti sauce and
hot and cold cereals.
Bring these food items the first Sunday of the month
and help fill a grocery cart in the narthex for Catholic Outreach.
Basic ingredients like diced tomatoes, pinto beans, spaghetti sauce,
pasta,
tuna fish, noodles, rice, chunky soups, peanut butter/jelly,
canned meals, chili, ravioli, spaghetti and meat balls, and cereal hot
or cold
are always needed.
For more details call parish
office at 970-242-6121
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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, 243-8908 / fax: 255-8450 /
or email Karen at RainbowArtistry@aol.com
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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
CURRENT AND UPCOMING MONTHS
March
Holy
Family School Annual $10,000 Raffle
ON SALE NOW!
Purchase these after the weekend Masses at IHM
or
Holy Family School Office.
Tickets are $5 each or a book of six for $25
(Other prizes are $1,000, $750, $500, $250)
 Drawing will be
March 17th.
For more information, call Holy Family School at 970-242-6168.
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April
Check back for upcoming April events!
May
Coming Soon!!!!
The Counseling and Education Center (CEC) Garage Sale
We are now taking donations for our May 14th & 15th sale.
Please, no electronics, perishables or clothing.
House Plant clipping and starters.
Bring donations to 2708
Patterson
Monday-Thursday 8:30 to 5pm and Friday 9am-noon.
For more information call 970-343-9539
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