1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

January 11, 2015
The Baptism of the Lord
From the Desk of the Pastor
Just a reminder, this Sunday, January 11th at 12:45 pm, is our next All Ages. Rhonie Butler will be with us to talk about
“Encountering Jesus Through Our Community.” Rhonie is a wonderful woman, whom I came to know at St. Bede, where
she was the Director of Social Ministry. She also held this position at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel a number of years ago. Please
consider attending. Also, there is a puppet show for our children in grades K-8.
Please note, there will be no Daily Mass this week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Also, the parish office is closed on
Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
This weekend, we conclude our Christmas Season celebrations. I did so on Christmas, but because I cannot say it
enough: thank you, again, to everyone for all your hard work to make our Christmas season such a beautiful and spiritfilled experience. To the staff, for their continued dedication and hours of service to our parish community. To the Arts
& Environment and Knights of Columbus, who helped decorate and beautify our church and parish. To the Eucharistic
Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, and Altar Servers, who put in many extra hours these last days with all the liturgies. And to our
Music Ministry, for continuing to lift our community in song and prayer! We have so much to be thankful for and proud of
at Immaculate Conception. As 2015 unfolds, may our parish continue to offer everyone who visits and worships with us the
opportunity to encounter and fall in love with Jesus.
Also, Fr. Dan Klem, the pastor of Sacred Heart in Norfolk, where Fr. French has been helping since this summer (he and
Fr. Dan are very close friends) was diagnosed with cancer this summer, which was discovered to be all throughout his body.
He has been undergoing extensive chemotherapy and treatments. Last week, Fr. Dan’s oncologist told him that he is “in total
remission.” While this is excellent news, he is soon to begin radiation therapy on his jaw, which is where they discovered a
tumor that lead to the more grave cancer diagnoses. I thank you all for your prayers for Fr. Dan, and please continue to keep
him in prayer during this next round of treatments! Thanks be to God that things are really looking good!
Peace and God bless,
-Fr. Prince
Parish Happenings
Ark of Ones - Tues, Jan 12 at 1:00 p.m.
There will be an Ark of Ones luncheon at 1:00
p.m. on Tuesday, January 12. Any singles, retired,
divorced, widowed or widowers are invited. For futher
information contact Ann Daiber at (757) 234-5278.
Ladies BUNCO Night - Fri, Jan 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Ladies, come out on Friday, January 16 for our first
BUNCO night of 2015. Please bring a snack to share, a
canned item for the food pantry and a $5.00 entry fee.
Lunch at 6:30. Play starts at 7:00. Hope to see you there.
Haiti Dinner - Saturday, Feb 7
Come celebrate the rich and vibrant culture of
the island nation of Haiti with food, fun, and
dancing! We will also hear how we share our gifts
and talents with our Haitian brothers and sisters.
This weekend’s altar flowers are in memory of
Edwin McErlean from his wife, Wanda.
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Our Sanctuary’s Current Icon
This religious icon depicts the nativity, or birth, of Christ. A
religious icon is a highly stylized painting that represents a
particular scene from the Bible. This icon is a good example of Catholic iconography, with various features representing well-known elements of the nativity story. In the Eastern
Orthodox Church, icons are called “windows into heaven,”
for through them we receive a vision of the spiritual world.
In this icon, notice the Virgin Mary resting and adoring
the newborn Holy Child. The magi bring gifts while angels watch from above and adore the newborn Christ. As
an angel announces the Nativity to the shepherds, midwives in the lower right bathe the Divine Infant. One
unique feature in this icon is the depiction in the lower left
of Saint Joseph pondering the mystery that is unfolding.
What else do you notice as you ponder this scene?
Is this similar to the mental image you have of
the birth of Christ, or different? In what way?
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Calendar
Volunteer Schedules
Sunday, 1/11 Is 55:1-11 or Is 42:1-4, 6-7/1 Jn 5:1-9/
Mk 1:7-11
8:30 a.m.
Mass - Maria Cavannah +
9:45 a.m.
ICCU: Spirituality 101
11:00 a.m.
Mass - Edwin McErlean +
12:45 p.m.
All Ages
1:00 p.m.
Sunday Supper
Monday, 1/12 Heb 1:1-6/Mk 1:14-20
6:30 p.m.
Evangelization Team Meeting
7:00 p.m.
ICCU: Theology 201
Communications Team Meeting
Tuesday, 1/13 Heb 2:5-12/Mk 1:21-28
1:00 p.m.
Ark of Ones
7:00 p.m.
Finance Council Meeting
Wednesday, 1/14 Heb 2:14-18/Mk 1:29-39
6:30 p.m.
Choir Practice
Sunday Supper Evaluation Meeting
Thursday, 1/15 Heb 3:7-14/Mk 1:40-45
9:15 a.m.
ICCU: Bible 101
11:00 a.m.
Young at Heart
Friday, 1/16 Heb 4:1-5, 11/Mk 2:1-12
6:00 p.m.
Ladies Bunco
Lectors
1/17
5:30 p.m.
Marie-Claude David; Mike Mannen
1/18
8:30 a.m.
Susan Rotkis; Pat DeConcini
11:00 a.m. Christia Aspili; John Dever
Eucharistic Ministers
1/17 5:30 p.m. Faye Boninu; Jean Glenn
1/18 8:30 a.m. Ann Zavisho; David Brin
11:00 a.m. Teresa Diaz; Kevin Woisard
Altar Servers
1/17 5:30 p.m. Jon Hamilton; William Hamilton
1/18 8:30 a.m. Luke DeConcini; George Palmer
11:00 a.m. Ekene Esechukwu; Destiny Ejinwa
Explorers
1/18 11 a.m.
Karen Essick; Tricia Rainone
Coffee & Doughnuts - Pick up schedule in Commons
1/18 8:30 a.m. Susan Palmer; Rommy Amadi;
Kelly Sibley; Tawn & Julie Talton
11 a.m.
Claudette Crockett; Gibbons Family
Food Pantry Stockers - Schedule not available
Morning Ministry
Saturday, 1/17 Heb 4:12-16/Mk 2:13-17
5:30 p.m.
Mass
1/12
Sunday, 1/18 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/
Jn 1:35-42
8:30 a.m.
Mass
9:45 a.m.
ICCU: Spirituality 101
11:00 a.m.
Mass - Edward J. Kazarnowicz +
1:00 p.m.
Sunday Supper
Parish Information
2150 Cunningham Drive, Hampton, VA 23666
Website: www.icchampton.org
Email: churchoffice@icchampton.org
Phone: (757) 826-0393
Fax: (757) 825-0855
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Weekend Liturgies
Sat at 5:30 p.m., Sun at 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Weekday Liturgies
Tues-Thurs at 8:30 a.m.
Reconciliation
First Sat of the Month, 4:00-4:45 p.m.
or by appointment
Adriene Totaro
Staff Information
Pastor, Fr. Sean Prince, ext. 215
pastor@icchampton.org
Director of Human Concerns, Carol Dufresne, ext. 214
caroldufresne@icchampton.org
Business Manager, Ann Hart, ext. 211
annhart@icchampton.org
Director of Evangelization, Cass Hooker, ext. 222
chooker@icchampton.org
Asst. Director of Evangelization, Steve Delaney, ext. 221
steve@icchampton.org
Communications Coordinator, Greg Thompson, ext. 210
gregthompson@icchampton.org
Pastoral Musician, Teresa Yoder, ext. 220
teresayoder@icchampton.org
Accompanist, Mark Smeland
Custodian, Lance Warner
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Faith Formation
Youth Confirmation - Jan 25 at 12:15 p.m.
Those youth and parents who will prepare for the Sacrament
of Confirmation are invited to attend an orientation
meeting on January 25 at 12:15 in the parish Library.
Please come to this very important meeting as we look to
the celebration of the Sacrament this Spring. Schedules
regarding classes and retreat as well as sponsor information
will be available at this orientation. In the Richmond
Diocese, youth in grade 10 and 15 years of age are eligible.
Adult Confirmation
If you are an adult who would like to be confirmed, please
contact Cass in the parish office. Classes begin this month.
Family of Faith Catechist Training - Jan 25 at 9:45 a.m.
Training for catechists of Pre-K through 8th grade
classes will be January 25 at 9:45am. There is no student
class this day. All catechists are expected to attend.
ICCU Theology 201 - Mondays at 7 p.m.
We are now studying of The History of Christianity in the
Reformation Era on Mondays at 7pm. This course will seek
a contextual understanding of each tradition, in both its
own terms and how it wzas affected by the others. The series
is taught by Brad S. Gregory, who is Associate Professor of
Early Modern History at the University of Notre Dame.
Lenten Retreat - Saturday, Feb 21
Robert Feduccia will lead a parishwide retreat
focusing on evangelization and the Lenten season.
Feduccia is the General Manager of spiritandsong.
com, a division of Catholic music publisher, OCP.
Diocesan Youth Conference - Feb 27 – Mar 1:
Join other teens from our parish and around the
Diocese for a highly energetic, engaging, and faith
filled weekend in Richmond! Contact Steve DeLaney
(steve@icchampton.org)
to
reserve
a
space.
Social Ministry
“Let us pray that, with the help of the Lord and the cooperation of all men and women of good will, there will spread ever further
a culture of encounter, capable of bringing down all the walls which still divide the world, and that no longer will innocent people
be persecuted and even killed on account of their belief and their religion. Where there is a wall, there is a closed heart.
We need bridges, not walls!”
-Pope Francis, Saint Peter’s Square November 9, 2014
Do you have a desire to build bridges with members of other faith communities here in Hampton? We have been invited
this Lent, to once again, join with others in our community, in the Hampton Citizens’ Unity Commission’s Diversity Circles.
In 2013, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and First Baptist Hampton were the first two churches to participate
in the City of Hampton’s inaugural Diversity Circles. Most of those who were a part of this historic event found it to be
transformative both in their spiritual and personal lives. This year the “Circles” have expanded to include members of
the Hindu and Muslim faith traditions. Over the six weeks of Lent, the groups will have the opportunity to meet at the
five different participating faith communities and collaborate on a project that will benefit the community of Hampton.
We are presently recruiting two people from our parish to serve as facilitators for the program here at ICC
as well as 20 participants. Coordination of the program will be done by the Hampton Unity Commission
office. Facilitators will only be responsible for communicating information regarding the Circles to the parish.
Applications can be found online at: hampton.gov/unity
There will be two people from the five congregations in each group. The final number of groups will be determined by the
number of people who apply to participate.
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Prayers & Praise
Sick
Kathy Abers, Scott Batchelor, Dee Berube, Lucie Birkhofer,
Constantino Bristol, Linda Brown, Clarence Butler,
Msgr. Tom Caroluzza, Frances Clark, Andria Crockett,
Cecil DeLong, Vallee DeLong, Peggy Dever,
Karen Fagelman, Kerry Fagelman, Thomas Fisher,
Edgardo Franceschi, Peter Gorecki, Janeth & Bill Garlette,
Lorrie San Giovanni, Greyson Greene, Lisa Grose,
Pat Harrell, Richard Hudgins, Janice Jarvis,
Thomas Jarvis, Ron Johnson, Margarita Jones,
Brianna Karchner, Bill Kessler, Meg Kessler,
Fr. Dan Klem, Heather Krance-Kellner, Scott Lancianese,
Judy Latourneau, Lena Lednick, Kim Levi, Judy Lund,
Barbara Mashley, Amanda Maule, Wanda McErlean,
Harry Meirs, Jack Meirs, Br. Jim Mullen SVD,
Charles Nicholson, Jr., John Nunnold,
Joe Pardi, Rose Pardi, Tomi Perreault, Ronnie Perry,
Blanche Rhodes, Fleurette Romprey, Lorrie San Giovanni,
Anna Marie Schauer, Lillian Shearin, Elaine Stamper,
Isabella Strohlein, Nancy Tennien, Dorothy Thornton,
Jim Thornton, Molly Villano, S. Paul Wills, Jim Yoder
Seminarians
John Baab, Dillon Bruce, John Christian,
Rev. Mr. Daniel Cogut, Anthony Ferguson,
Benjamin Fleser, Taylor Hall, James Hickman,
Rev. Mr. Matthew Kiehl, Mark Kowalski, Martin Lonart,
Rev. Mr. Nicholas Mammi, Christopher Masla,
Miguel Melendez, Daniel Molochko, Jason Morrison,
Kyle O’Connor, Andrew Oehmann, James O’Reilly,
Nicholas Redmond, Justin Shuma, Cassidy Stinson,
Riley Winstead
Thanks From the Adult Faith Formation Team
“We would like to sincerely thank the many people who
manufactured and hung the beautiful window treatments
for the AFF Room and Library. The curtains have made
the atmosphere in the room much more conducive
to learning. We can now watch our videos without
interference from outside light. Thanks for a beautiful and
functional transformation. Special thanks to: Fr. Prince;
Carol Swan (Father’s grandmother); Kim Prince (Father’s
mother); Nina Butts, Jerry Philips and his daughter
Melissa McDonald, and Linda Ribakov. This team also
made the window treatments for the admin offices, as
well as for windows in the rectory. God Bless You All.”
Thanks From Martha Campbell
“Thank you to my ICC family
expressions of sympathy at the
brother Leonard Hritzko. He was a
and brother.
I greatly appreciate
for the many
death of my
wonderful man
your kindness.”
Thanks From Msgr. Bob Perkins
“Greetings people of Immaculate Conception, I am gifted
and blessed by your kindness and thoughtfulness in
cards and gifts during this Christmas season! Thank you!
you and your family in the new year of 2015 be graced
abundantly with joys of heart, and fullness of health!”
Thanks From Ann Augustus
“In the absence and on behalf of our team leader Marie
David and under the auspices of our Dear Fr. Prince, I
take this opportunity to thank all the A&E members who
participated in the superb adorning of our sanctuary (the
church) for the great feast of the nativity to honor and
glorify our lord; a lot of work was done to accomplish this
feat of which the outcome was nothing but spectacular. I
extend a special and heartfelt “thank you” to Mr. Guy
Mugler for his constant dedication in hanging the banners;
the Knights of Columbus for their involvement in the
erection and lighting arrangement of the Christmas trees;
Mr Maurice De Fino (son of Agnes) and Steve Bove for
their contribution in the reassembling and lighting of
the manger in the commons; Nina Butts, Susan Rueger
and Vahwere Kavota for their overall help and support.
Again, thank you A&E and may the lord
continue
to
bless
this
and
all
ministries.”
Thanks From Fr. Bob French
“Since mid-August I have been covering the three liturgies
each weekend at Sacred Heart Parish in Norfolk. I am
filling in for the pastor who is undergoing chemo treatment
for cancer. I do miss seeing my good friends at ICC, and
sharing with you in the vibrancy of the ICC liturgies. You
have no idea of how blessed you are with consistently
good liturgical celebrations. I wish I had the energy to
send a personal note to each of you and to thank you for
the many cards and gifts that you so kindly gave to me
for Christmas and birthday. I am indeed most grateful to
all of you for your generosity and thoughtfulness. After
another few months of weekends at Sacred Heart, I hope
to return to ICC to renew friendships and join you in
praising God. Until then, be healthy, be happy, be holy.
May God bless you, and may you be a blessing to our God.”
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Diocesan & Community Happenings
Richmond Vocations
“Incline your ear and come to Me.” If you think you may
be called to serve as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated
life, Call Father Michael G. Boehling at (804)3595661,
or
write:
mboehling@richmonddiocese.org.
Catholic Charities: Save the Date – Mardi Gras!
On Friday, February 6, 2015, Catholic Charities of Eastern
Virginia and Presenting Sponsor Bon Secours Virginia
Health System, will host a Mardi Gras Gala at the Westin
Town Center, Virginia Beach. Enjoy cocktails, dinner,
dancing to live music from the band Hotcakes, casino
tables and a live auction – all to benefit the programs
Catholic Charities provides to 6,400 local families each
year. Join us for a pre-Lenten celebration and help raise
needed funds for our programs and services. If you can’t
attend, please purchase a raffle ticket to win a week’s stay
for six in Duck, NC, a South Sea Pearl Necklace (valued
at $2,950) or an iPad Air. For more information, or to
purchase tickets and/or raffle tickets, please visit www.
cceva.org. Thank you for helping Catholic Charities
serve as the hands and feet of Christ in our community!
Tidewater Catholic Alumni Club
The Tidewater Catholic Alumni Club will attend the
Norfolk Admirals Hockey Game at the Scope in Norfolk
on Saturday, January 17th. We will meet at Max and
Erma’s Restaurant at MacArthur Center Mall at 4 p.m.
Game time is 7:15 p.m. The Tidewater Catholic Alumni
Club is an organization of single Catholic professional
men and women. The club is a member of the national
organization Catholic Alumni Club International. For
more information about the event or the club go to the club
website www.freewebs.com/tidewatercatholicalumniclub/
or
e-mail
at
tcac1@hotmail.com.
Pilgrimage to Spain - April 13-22, 2015
Fr. Gregory Kandt, Pastor of Church of the Incarnation
in Charlottesville, is leading a pilgrimage to Spain for the
fifth centenary of the great Doctor of the Church, St. Teresa
of Avila. It will be during the Easter season of 2015, April
13-22. We will be going to holy places associated with St.
Teresa and St. John of the Cross, and Father Gregory will
lead you on a journey into deeper prayer and love of Christ
with the help of the teachings of these two great masters.
Among other places, we will visit Avila, Segovia, Toledo,
and Madrid. It will be a wonderful spiritual experience
and a great way to ponder the risen Christ among us!
For more information or questions or to indicate your
interest, please contact Father Gregory at 434-973-4381.
Saint Mary Star of the Sea Open House - Jan 25
Saint Mary Star of the Sea will hold an Admissions Open
House on Sunday, January 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Fully accredited,
St. Mary Star of the Sea School educates students of all faiths
Pre-K (3 yr.) through 8th grade in knowledge and love of Jesus
Christ. Under the leadership of the Dominican Sisters, the
school develops the spiritual, intellectual, and social aspects
of the students, preparing them for high school and beyond.
For information contact Maritza Davila at 757-723-6358.
Or
visit
www.saintmarystarofthesea.com
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
John the Baptist said I have baptized you with
water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.
Invite the Holy Spirit into your marriage.
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends
are 20-22 Feb 2015 in Herndon or 17-19 Apr 2015 in
Fredericksburg. For more information or to apply, visit our
website at www.renewmarriage-vasouth.org or contact us at
applications@renewmarriage-vasouth.org or 757-483-3209.
Parish Finances
Budget Needed
December Financial Information
Income Budget: $758,584
July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
12/22-12/31/14
Month of December
$14,588.15
$58,352.60
Actual Received
28,007.79
Over (Under)
$13,419.64
80,285.00
$21,932.40
YTD
$379,291.90
379,149.84
$(142.06)
Families using Envelopes/Checks/Online Giving in November: 415 out of 655
Collection for Catholic Charities: $5,211.88
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Living Our Mission Campaign
Mailing Information
New and ongoing contributions
may be mailed to:
Catholic Diocese of Richmond
Living Our Mission Campaign
P.O. Box 28450
Richmond, VA 23228
Ministry Contacts
Ministry
Altar Servers
Arts & Environment
Contact
Steve Bove
Marie-Claude
David
Bereavement/Funeral Carol Dufresne
Building Use /
Ann Hart
Maintenance
Catechumenate
Cass Hooker
Children’s Liturgy
Cass Hooker
Choir/Music
Teresa Yoder
Ministry
Communications/
Greg Thompson
Media
Family of Faith
Cass Hooker
Eucharistic Ministers Bev Amante
Gayle Fronkier
Finance Council
Joe Paulus
Health Ministry
Linda Ribakov
Hospital Visitation
Barbara Morgan
Lectors
Dave Okerblom
Nursery
Cass Hooker
Parish Life
Mary Ellen
Committee
Chesney
Bob Amante
Pastoral Leadership
Dave Okerblom
Council (PLC)
Registration/
Greg Thompson
Database
Provide-A-Ride
Terri Weaver
Sacramental
Cass Hooker
Preparation
Youth Ministry
Steve DeLaney
Social Ministry
Carol Dufresne
Ushers/Greeters
Jonathan Behun
Wedding Preparation Fr. Sean Prince
Young Adult
Steve DeLaney
Ministry
Phone #
327-8373
826-0393
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826-0393 x222
826-0393 x220
826-0393 x210
826-0393 x222
851-9453
838-7341
645-4367
(804) 402-7781
826-0393 x225
329-9944
826-0393 x222
723-6114
851-9453
329-9944
826-0393 x210
826-0393
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826-0393
826-0393
850-2222
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x221
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Immaculate Conception Church
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROUND TABLE
In Service to One In Service to All
For more information:
Contact David Brin, ICC Knights of
Columbus Round Table Coordinator
at 757-851-0907
Visit our website at www.icchampton.org
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