Immaculate Conception Church

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

Rooted in the Gospel of Christ and in the tradition of Catholicism and under the patronage of Mary Immaculate, we commit ourselves to be a welcoming community of faith, worshipping with generations of believers and serving God in all people.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Fr. Nick Fleming-Associate Pastor Fr. Carl E. Scherrer-Pastor

Partner Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Dupo, IL

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed on Major Holidays & Holy Days

Staff

Msgr. Carl E. Scherrer, Pastor
Fr. Nick Fleming, Associate Pastor
Keith Huels, Business Manager
Sheryl Oglesby, Parish Bookkeeper
Angie Bueltemann, Parish Secretary
Lizanne Young, Director of Faith Formation
Karen Lundy, Director of Music
Hope Wienhoff, PSR Coordinator/Website Administrator
Mike Kish, Principal of Immaculate Conception School

Ministry Schedule

Join friends from our parish and across the country for this 3-day FREE virtual event starting Friday April 16th at 7pm Central (8PM EST) ending April 18 th . More than 40 renowned Catholic speakers will share their faith and personal experience in dialogue with God. Spend as much time as you have: a half hour or take part in the full three days!

WOMEN'S RETREAT

May 20 - 23, 2021

REGISTER NOW!

ICCCW

BUNNY PICK

PICK THE LUCKY NUMBER & YOU COULD BE A WINNER!

SEE THE NUMBERS HERE

Place your order by calling, messaging, or emailing: Kathy Ritter: 618-719-6819 [email protected]

You will know instantly if you have won! If your numbers have already been picked, you will be able to choose other numbers.

Choose your numbers! Chances are 3 for $5

Send a check: c/o ICCCW 411 Palmer Road, Columbia, IL 62236, or pay in the Online Giving Section.

Winners could receive one or more gift cards valued at $5, $10, or $25!

Bunny Pick runs from March 1st through May 1st or when we run out of numbers!

FOR RAFFLES CLICK HERE

Principal opening:

March 12, 2021 Immaculate Conception School, in Columbia, Illinois, provides a Catholic and academically rigorous education to parish families of Immaculate Conception, Sacred Heart of Jesus parish in Dupo, Illinois and other families who desire such an education.
Steeped in Mission---Community---Service, the spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of each child is the core of Immaculate Conception School. The school encourages students towards a deeper understanding of Church tenets, the Gospels and social justice, and their relationship with God, nature, and all humanity while becoming lifelong learners who own their education. Immaculate Conception School is seeking qualified candidates for the position of elementary school principal. ICS serves 394 students and their families in pre-school through 8th grade by providing an internship in the faith. The position is available July 1, 2021. The principal is responsible for the overall operation and management of the school with focus on spiritual and curriculum development. The principal must be a dedicated, visionary leader who can unite faculty, staff, school and parish communities in collaborating for the greater good of the Catholic Church; create an environment that promotes the Catholic faith and moral teachings; develop strategic initiatives to promote growth; manage the stewardship of the school; and cultivate the spiritual and professional growth of the faculty and staff. Applicants should hold a Master’s Degree in Education with Illinois Licensure, experience in classroom teaching and administration; management and budgetary experience; and passion for Catholic education. Applicant is required to be a faithful, committed Catholic who understands and accepts the teachings and disciplines of the Catholic Church.
To apply: submit a cover letter, resumé, transcripts, three current letters of recommendation, proof of Illinois Professional Educator’s License with General Administrative Endorsement, to

Fr. Carl Scherrer, Immaculate Conception Parish,
411 Palmer Road, Columbia, IL 62236 or email to
[email protected]

Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2021