Parish Blogs ARCHIVES
It has been quite a while since I last posted on here and I regret not doing it more. So, one of my New Year’s resolutions is to post at least once a week. Let’s see if I can keep it up. There is no specific topic for this post, only random updates and thoughts Read more
January 2, 2012 in Bobby's Blog by Bobby
This past Saturday Immaculate Conception hosted a Trolley Stop for the annual Kenmore Holiday Celebration. This was the first time our church has been involved in this fun-filled community event. The I.C. Preschool and Child Care Center held an open house and the Parish Council (along with some family help) provided snacks, drinks, games, and Read more
December 8, 2011 in Day to Day, Parish Council by Bart
On October 22nd the Parish Council members were commissioned during Mass. The Council members introduced themselves at each Mass and invited all parishioners to bring their ideas, questions, and concerns to them so their voices may be heard. After each Mass that weekend, the Council members hosted a meet-and-greet in Hitch Hall with coffee, donuts, Read more
November 28, 2011 in Day to Day, Parish Council by Bart
Our technology Team has been hard at work finding ways to make effective use of technology for parish communication. Bart Eggert recently suggested animoto.com as a simple video production tool. Our non-profit application has been accepted, which means Animoto.com will provide our church with a free account. This is our first sample video.
November 26, 2011 in Day to Day, Technology by Thomas
Hello Everyone!! The semester is off to a great start. It’s just a matter of time before I start procrastinating but for the time being all of my work is caught up. On Thursday, October 6th I will be home at I.C. to talk at Generations of Faith about the new translation of the Roman Read more
September 16, 2011 in Bobby's Blog by Bobby
Hello everyone! Well my summer has officially ended and I am back at school. To be completely honest I am thrilled to be back. Summer work is one of those things that helps some of us seminarians come to a deeper appreciation for our call to the priesthood. This semester has me taking 6 classes Read more
August 30, 2011 in Bobby's Blog by Bobby
This coming Monday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. And although it is not a holy day of obligation in the U.S. this Marian feast day gives us all time to reflect on the one most intimately connected to our Savior, Jesus Christ. I’m sure there are many great theological Read more
August 14, 2011 in Bobby's Blog by Bobby
Members of our church attended the FEST this past weekend. This video is a collection of clips from this amazing event. Will you be attending next year?
August 10, 2011 in Day to Day by Thomas
Like I was saying Christmas in Rome is nothing like the States. In this first pic you can see my mother and I at the Vatican Gardens outside of the Vatican Museums. The sky is grey. Almost every day in December the sky was grey. I’ve got to give my mom props. She walked up Read more
August 10, 2011 in Bobby's Blog by Bobby