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Welcome to
Immaculate Conception Parish!
110 S. School Street
Braidwood, IL 60408
Phone: (815) 458-2125
Fax: (815) 458-2836
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Sunday 9:30 AM Mass will be held at Assumption Catholic Church (195 S. Kankakee St., Coal City) until further notice.
Click here to register for Sat. 4:00 pm, Sun. 7:30 and 11:30 AM Masses held at Assumption Parish in Coal City.
September 21, 2020
DIOCESE OF JOLIET
Reception of Communion on the Tongue – During Coronavirus PandemicParish Reopening Co-Leadership Teams,
For well-founded reasons the liturgical guidelines during the pandemic limited distribution of Holy Communion in the hand. Pastors are still urged to encourage the faithful to receive in the hand, as it is the safest way to distribute/receive Holy Communion. However, out of respect for those who insist on receiving on the tongue and with the hope of avoiding conflicts at this most sacred time of the Holy Mass, an exception may be made in a given parish at the full discretion of the pastor, and only in accord with a strict observance of the procedure provided here.
Procedure for Distributing Holy Communion on the Tongue
a. Parishes are to establish a dedicated station for those receiving Holy Communion on the tongue, separate from those coming to receive communion in the hand;
b. Communicants move forward to the designated station in single file maintaining six feet between each person assisted by markers on the floor;
c. The minister distributing Holy Communion wearing a mask/face shield, sanitizes his / her hands, either from a nearby table, or offered by an usher;
d. The communicant sanitizes his/her hands from a table or from sanitizer offered by usher, removes the strap of the mask or face covering from one ear, letting it hang from the other ear and exercises care not to touch the face, clothing or any other surface after sanitizing the hands;
e. After having sanitized his/her hands, the communicant approaches the priest or
extraordinary minister, and receives the Host on the tongue;
f. The communicant steps six feet to the side, replaces the mask over the mouth and nose and returns to his/her seat;
g. The minister puts the ciborium on a near-by table and sanitizes his / her hands, rubbing hands together and until they are dry (at least for 20 seconds each time). This must be done after each communicant receives;
h. The minister picks up the ciborium and begins the process again;
i. All other guidelines about masking, face shields and other preparatory actions before distribution remain in force;
j. Because of the safety precautions exercised for those receiving Communion on the tongue, each parish will have to determine how best this is to be done given the fact that some parishes distribute Communion to recipients remaining in the pews. In any case, it has worked out well for those who receive Communion on the tongue to come last and to a designated station.
It should be observed from the outset that more care and time will be required in implementing this exception, as communion on the tongue poses additional health risks to both the minister and the communicant. Out of regard for specific health protocols, this process may not be rushed, particularly the sanitizing and drying of the minister's hands between communicants. Failure to strictly follow this procedure may result in de-certification of the parish to host congregations for liturgical services.
Most Reverand Richard E. Pates
Apostolic Administrator
Diocese of Joliet
Do you really honor the Lord's Day, or does your Sunday look like every other day of the week?
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10 Tips for Better Family Mealtimes
Tom McGrath, author of Raising Faith-Filled Kids, offers 10 ways to help you make the most of your family mealtime.-
Commit to a set time for meals (daily, weekly, or according to your schedule).
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Turn off the TV, computers, and handheld games, and don't answer the phone. Don’t flip through your mail.
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Use prayer to mark the transition from busyness to mealtime. Be mindful of those who don't have enough to eat today.
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Slow down enough to taste and enjoy your food.
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Hold one conversation at a time. Everyone gets a chance to speak. You can disagree, but you can’t be unkind about it.
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Encourage laughter.
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Practice manners, such as saying please and thank you and asking politely for people to pass the salt, and so on. Everyone stays at the table until they’re excused to leave.
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Give everyone a role in preparing or cleaning up. Even small children can help set the table or put napkins in place.
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Regularly invite guests to your table. Welcome them as you would welcome Jesus. Treat your family members the same way.
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Always end with a quick expression of gratitude to God and thanks to the cook!
Excerpted from the Mealtime Matters brochure by Tom McGrath, author of Raising Faith-Filled Kids.
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Did you know that new underwear and socks are the most-requested, but least-donated items at Catholic Charities? These basic items (new underwear, warm socks, a fresh diaper) are truly treasures to those who are living in poverty.
E.P.I.C. Youth Ministry is again sponsoring “Undy Sunday” which supports Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet and the individuals and families they serve by providing new underwear, undershirts, socks, diapers, and other basic need items for children and adults living in low-income households. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we are unable to have an in-person collection. This year, Catholic Charities is requesting donations throughout the month of October in either of the two following ways:- Undy Sunday Amazon Wish List – Choose from a list of most-needed items and your donation will be sent directly to Catholic Charities to help those in need.
- Monetary Donations to support Undy Sunday – Donations made to Undy Sunday will be used to purchase the items needed by Catholic Charities’ clients.
Please visit https://catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/undy-sunday/
to make a donation or view the Amazon Wish List.
If you’d prefer to send a check directly to Catholic Charities, please mail it to:
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet/Undy Sunday, 16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL 60403
The E.P.I.C. Youth Ministry teens thank you for your help in making a difference in the lives of the poor and vulnerable in our community, particularly during this difficult time. For more information on Undy Sunday, please email Maggie Snow at msnow@cc-doj.org.
Catholic Charities Mission
We are a faith-based organization providing service to people in need
and calling others of good will to do the same. -
Fr. Mike Schmitz:"The Hour That Will Change Your Life"
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Live Mass each Sat. at 4:30 pm & Sun. at 10:30 am
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Diocese Annual Appeal
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Whether it's a one-time gift or setting up a recurring schedule, if you need assistance with online giving, please contact our office at:
icparishbraidwood@gmail.com or (815) 458-2125. -
St. Vincent's Table
St. Vincent's Meals are being served every Monday night in September and October from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Assumption Catholic Church - Berst Hall, 180 S. Kankakee Street, Coal City. If you would like to donate to help this ministry, please click the "Donate Now" button or send a check for St. Vincent Meals to the church office. Funds will be spent on food for the meals and the containers we put them in. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.
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IC Parish News
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Assumption Catholic Church will be hosting a drive-through Flu Shot Clinic on Tuesday, November 3rd in the Berst Hall Parking Lot. Please register by calling (815) 933-7791.Read More -
Promote respect for life in all forms by joining us in the National Life Chain tomorrow on Respect Life Sunday (October 4th) from 2:30-3:30pm at 113 and 53. Spend the hour in silent reflection and prayer to show others your devotion to Life.Read More -
The entrance procession is highly symbolic, reminding us that our life is a pilgrimage to the heights of Heaven.Read More -
This special Tree Blessing Ceremony remembers infants lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, other pregnancy losses, and infant or early childhood death.Read More -
Listen to Bishop Pates' message to parents about the reopening of Youth Formation Programs.Read More -
A Girl Scout is collecting items for Help for Hope at Assumption Church and Immaculate Conception parish. There will be a collection bin at Assumption Church by the northeast entrance of the church.Read More -
The Braidwood Knights of Columbus Council #1574 will be holding a drive-thru style Pulled Pork and Cole Slaw dinner on Saturday, July 25th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at their KOC Hall at 195 S. Main Street, Braidwood.Read More
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 EPH 3:2-12Responsorial Psalm IS 12:2-3, 4BCD, 5-6Gospel LK 12:39-48
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Where to find us
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Visit the Diocese of Joliet website.
Click to visit the website of Assumption Parish, Coal City.