Altar Society: This group supports the spiritual welfare of members, provides necessary supplies for the liturgy, and assists in maintaining the church sanctuary. Membership is open to all women of the parish. Meetings are 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month (September-May). Contact Lucy Hollman 281-2461.
Cemetery Committee: A working committee to coordinate maintenance and operation of the parish cemetery. The committee meets fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30.. Contact Steve Krebel at 281-5724. Parish Cemetery Rules & Regulations
Christian Formation Committee: This committee assists with planning and coordination of the educational mission of the parish. They are responsible for adult education, sacramental preparation, RCIA, PSR, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, youth ministry and family ministries. Contact Russell Peterson at 281-5105 (ext. 154) or rpeterson@htc.net.
Discipleship Committee: Develops and leads programs that encourage a spirit of gratitude and stewardship in the parish. A three-year commitment to the work of the committee is requested. The committee meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7:30p.m. Contact Maria Renner at 281-3981.
Immaculate Conception Youth (ICY): Parish high school students gather and devote themselves to social activities, opportunities for personal and spiritual growth, and service projects. Regular meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Frequent activities are advertised in the parish bulletin and the monthly ICY Newsletter. Contact Laura Whelan 281-0449.
Immaculate Conception Youth (ICY):
Knights of Columbus: Geo. Kutterer Council #6165 is the local presence of this fraternal order for Catholic men. The Knights are dedicated to Christian leadership, fraternity and charity. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Contact Mark Funfsinn at 618-663-4410.
Parish and Community Life Committee: This committee is concerned with building community in the parish and with fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance. It encompasses all efforts that strengthen the Christian community in love and is responsible for evangelization. They are responsible for social events, evangelization education, welcoming, small groups (RENEW), and communications.
Picnic Committee: These volunteers organize our largest parish fundraiser—the annual Labor Day Parish Picnic. Every parishioner’s help is needed for the success this event. Contact Karen Lundy at 618-719-1815 or Mary Beth Babcock at 618-719-1264 .
Pre-Cana: Married couples assist in the preparing engaged couples for the Sacrament of Marriage. Pre-Cana day will be held January 22, 2011. Contact James & Shanna Witges at 281-6331.
Welcoming Committee: This group of Parishioners calls on newly registered members of the parish to welcome them and acquaint them with Parish Life. Volunteers are welcome. Contact Mary "Tootie" May at 281-5884.
Social Ministry Committee: This committee was formed to learn about the church’s long tradition of teaching on human dignity and justice and to form our parish response to that teaching. They are responsible for direct service projects, justice education, works of justice, and promoting parish and community efforts to confront oppressive systems. A three-year commitment is requested. Contact Marcy Ebers 281-4778.
Spiritual Life & Worship Committee: This committee is concerned with the worship and prayer life of the parish community. They are responsible for making the parish a school of prayer, planning the liturgical life of the parish, and promoting ecumenism. A three-year commitment is requested. Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Contact Rick Byers at 281-5105 (ext. 153).
Quilters: The group creates the quilts that are coveted prizes at the parish' s annual picnic. Anyone who can quilt or would like to learn is welcome to quilt in the rectory basement, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. An 11:30 a.m. luncheon is served each Tuesday. Contact Mary Leingang at 281-4437.
Sanctity of Life Ministry: Promotes belief in the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. Supports church ministries to oppose abortion and to help those who are in need of post-abortion healing. Contact Charlotte Romano at 476-1232.
St Vincent de Paul Society: Provides corporal and spiritual works of mercy to those in need. Acts include delivering furniture, clothing and food to area thrift shops and soup kitchens; arranging financial and medical assistance to needy clients; visiting the sick; and delivering weekend meals to the homebound. Meetings are the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Membership is open to all parishioners. Contact Tom Herrmann at 281-7259
Finance Council:Members are appointed by the pastor to serve as a consultative body to assist him in overseeing the temporal goods of the parish. The council meets on the third Thursday every other month at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory. Contact Stan Osterhage at 281-5105, ext. 250.
Current Members
Steve Dressler (Trustee) Keith Huels Bob Alvarez Tammy Read Jo Ann Sander
Elaine Matlock (Trustee) Mark Altadonna Matt Herrmann
Youth Ministry Planning Team: A group of adults and young people who are participating in the diocesan youth ministry initiative. They are working to establish a comprehensive youth ministry program that will involve young people in every aspect of parish life. Contact Laura Whelan 281-0449.
Religious Education
Catholic education is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church he founded. Through education, the Church seeks to prepare its members to proclaim the Good News and to translate this proclamation into action. Since the Christian vocation is a call to transform oneself and society with God's help, the educational efforts of the Church must encompass the twin purposes of personal sanctification and social reform in light of Christian values.
Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception Parish School of Religion (PSR)
Pre-school Sunday School: An hour of Bible stories, crafts and fun for preschool children (age 3 by Sept. 1 through Kindergarten). Sunday School is held during the 9:00 a.m. Mass, October through April. Contact Lori Hennes at 476-7502.
Vacation Bible School: Five days of fun and learning about faith through songs, stories, bible versus, crafts and activities. Contact Russell Peterson 281-5105 (154)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Contact Russell Peterson 281-5105 (154)
Other opportunities for adult education and formation are offered throughout the year. Please watch the bulletin for scheduled programs and activities.
Cemetery Committee: A working committee to coordinate maintenance and operation of the parish cemetery. The committee meets fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30.. Contact Steve Krebel at 281-5724. Parish Cemetery Rules & Regulations
Christian Formation Committee: This committee assists with planning and coordination of the educational mission of the parish. They are responsible for adult education, sacramental preparation, RCIA, PSR, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, youth ministry and family ministries. Contact Russell Peterson at 281-5105 (ext. 154) or rpeterson@htc.net.
Discipleship Committee: Develops and leads programs that encourage a spirit of gratitude and stewardship in the parish. A three-year commitment to the work of the committee is requested. The committee meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7:30p.m. Contact Maria Renner at 281-3981.
Immaculate Conception Youth (ICY): Parish high school students gather and devote themselves to social activities, opportunities for personal and spiritual growth, and service projects. Regular meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Frequent activities are advertised in the parish bulletin and the monthly ICY Newsletter. Contact Laura Whelan 281-0449.
Immaculate Conception Youth (ICY):
Knights of Columbus: Geo. Kutterer Council #6165 is the local presence of this fraternal order for Catholic men. The Knights are dedicated to Christian leadership, fraternity and charity. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Contact Mark Funfsinn at 618-663-4410.
Parish and Community Life Committee: This committee is concerned with building community in the parish and with fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance. It encompasses all efforts that strengthen the Christian community in love and is responsible for evangelization. They are responsible for social events, evangelization education, welcoming, small groups (RENEW), and communications.
Picnic Committee: These volunteers organize our largest parish fundraiser—the annual Labor Day Parish Picnic. Every parishioner’s help is needed for the success this event. Contact Karen Lundy at 618-719-1815 or Mary Beth Babcock at 618-719-1264 .
Pre-Cana: Married couples assist in the preparing engaged couples for the Sacrament of Marriage. Pre-Cana day will be held January 22, 2011. Contact James & Shanna Witges at 281-6331.
Welcoming Committee: This group of Parishioners calls on newly registered members of the parish to welcome them and acquaint them with Parish Life. Volunteers are welcome. Contact Mary "Tootie" May at 281-5884.
Social Ministry Committee: This committee was formed to learn about the church’s long tradition of teaching on human dignity and justice and to form our parish response to that teaching. They are responsible for direct service projects, justice education, works of justice, and promoting parish and community efforts to confront oppressive systems. A three-year commitment is requested. Contact Marcy Ebers 281-4778.
Spiritual Life & Worship Committee: This committee is concerned with the worship and prayer life of the parish community. They are responsible for making the parish a school of prayer, planning the liturgical life of the parish, and promoting ecumenism. A three-year commitment is requested. Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Contact Rick Byers at 281-5105 (ext. 153).
Quilters: The group creates the quilts that are coveted prizes at the parish' s annual picnic. Anyone who can quilt or would like to learn is welcome to quilt in the rectory basement, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. An 11:30 a.m. luncheon is served each Tuesday. Contact Mary Leingang at 281-4437.
Sanctity of Life Ministry: Promotes belief in the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. Supports church ministries to oppose abortion and to help those who are in need of post-abortion healing. Contact Charlotte Romano at 476-1232.
St Vincent de Paul Society: Provides corporal and spiritual works of mercy to those in need. Acts include delivering furniture, clothing and food to area thrift shops and soup kitchens; arranging financial and medical assistance to needy clients; visiting the sick; and delivering weekend meals to the homebound. Meetings are the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Membership is open to all parishioners. Contact Tom Herrmann at 281-7259
Finance Council:Members are appointed by the pastor to serve as a consultative body to assist him in overseeing the temporal goods of the parish. The council meets on the third Thursday every other month at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory. Contact Stan Osterhage at 281-5105, ext. 250.
Current Members
Steve Dressler (Trustee) Keith Huels Bob Alvarez Tammy Read Jo Ann Sander
Elaine Matlock (Trustee) Mark Altadonna Matt Herrmann
Youth Ministry Planning Team: A group of adults and young people who are participating in the diocesan youth ministry initiative. They are working to establish a comprehensive youth ministry program that will involve young people in every aspect of parish life. Contact Laura Whelan 281-0449.
Religious Education
Catholic education is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church he founded. Through education, the Church seeks to prepare its members to proclaim the Good News and to translate this proclamation into action. Since the Christian vocation is a call to transform oneself and society with God's help, the educational efforts of the Church must encompass the twin purposes of personal sanctification and social reform in light of Christian values.
Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception Parish School of Religion (PSR)
Pre-school Sunday School: An hour of Bible stories, crafts and fun for preschool children (age 3 by Sept. 1 through Kindergarten). Sunday School is held during the 9:00 a.m. Mass, October through April. Contact Lori Hennes at 476-7502.
Vacation Bible School: Five days of fun and learning about faith through songs, stories, bible versus, crafts and activities. Contact Russell Peterson 281-5105 (154)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Contact Russell Peterson 281-5105 (154)
Other opportunities for adult education and formation are offered throughout the year. Please watch the bulletin for scheduled programs and activities.
