With the 90th anniversary of our parish on the horizon, it is a great time to look back at the people and events that helped us reach this milestone. We recently added two pages to the history collection here on ickenmore.org. The first of these outlines the meanings behind many of the symbols that decorate Read more
April 10, 2012 in General Info by Thomas
The Life in the Spirit Weekend is almost here! This year our guest speakers include Fr. Norm Douglas, Fr. Pete Colletti, Sr. Margaret Mach, and of course our very own Fr. Michael B. Smith. There will also be presentations by several Life in the Spirit Team Members including an Explanation of the Mass and a Read more
April 6, 2012 in Life in the Spirit by Bart
A SparkFaith Easter program would not be complete without Nicole Zickefoose’s delicious soups. You can enjoy these same affordable soups at home by following her simple recipes. Jazzy Tomato Soup: 2 Cans of Tomato Soup 2 Cans of Milk 1 Can of Seasoned, Diced Tomatoes (undrained) Garlic Salt and Onion Powder to Taste *Heat together in Read more
April 1, 2012 in SparkFaith by Thomas
Lesson 6 – Decision Time As Natalie prepares for her father’s funeral, she remembers serving with him at his new job-a homeless shelter. When she grows increasingly resentful at the work and the ingratitude of a belligerent young female resident, Eric makes the painful decision to bar Natalie from volunteering. Natalie defiantly returns determined to Read more
March 30, 2012 in SparkFaith by Thomas
Lesson 5 – Dead Men’s Bones Bill disapproves of Eric’s new job and his misguided attempts to help “those people” at the expense of providing for his own family. Bill takes particular issue with Lily, a pregnant teenager who has moved in with the Nelsons. Eric’s sister, Kim, suffers a miscarriage and is further devastated Read more
March 24, 2012 in SparkFaith by Thomas
Lesson 4 – Bury the Dead Anna remembers life after Eric recommitted to their marriage and began to take his faith seriously. She quickly finds herself disturbed at how seriously – and stubbornly resists his attempts to scale back their extravagant lifestyle for the sake of helping the less fortunate. After Eric’s ethical stand results Read more
March 17, 2012 in SparkFaith by Thomas