Immaculate Conception Church Closure
Immaculate Conception Church Closure:
Following our Parish analysis, the Town Hall Meetings (April 30th and June 4th) and the results from our parish survey, we announce:
Effective June 4th, 2019 our parish has begun the process and procedure for the closing of Immaculate Conception Church.
Thanks to Teri McKusky, Jim Dropp and Dennis Seguin for serving as a Taskforce Committee for the closure. This committee will ensure diocesan and civil procedures are followed. They will take any input or suggestions you may have.
We are all aware that this closure is spiritually and emotionally painful. During the process let us be sensitive to one another and support each other with prayer.
Closing Mass is proposed for Dec 8th, 2019 with the first 8am Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church celebrated on Dec 15th, 2019.
Please feel free to contact me or the committee regarding this significant change in our parish. I thank you everyone for your input and contribution to our process. I count on your prayers and assure you of my prayers. May the Immaculate Heart of Mary guide us in this process.
Fr. Gabriel
A History of Immaculate Conception Church.."Built by Living Stones for a Vision for Heaven"
Welcome
As a parish, we are committed to working together to make Jesus Christ known, loved and served in our families, throughout the Hibbing community and in the world. We are also committed to live as the Lord taught, drawing inspiration from the scriptures and strength from the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. Our parish strives to nurture spiritual growth, share the gifts God has given us, and invite others into a relationship with Christ.
We are One Body, One Spirit in Christ.
Publications
Sun, Oct 13th
Sun, Oct 6th
Parish Staff
- Father Gabriel Waweru, Pastor
- Father Jeremy Bock, Associate Pastor
- Jessica Koland, Parish Secretary
- Susie Marchetti, Business Manager
- Mary Wanhala, Outreach Ministries
- Daly Myers, Youth Minister
- Deacon Grant and Deb Toma, Family Faith Formation
- Jen Steinbrecher, Sunday School
- Sue Schwartz, Liturgy/Eucharistic Adoration Coordinator
- Lorri Frankson, Funeral Luncheon Coordinator
Prayer to St. Michael
Prayer to St. Michael St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Hibbing Deanery Council of Catholic Women Fall Convention
The Hibbing Deanery Council of Catholic Women Fall Convention is Sat., November 2nd at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grand Rapids. Our Guest Speaker is Melissa Erb. Melissa will share her experience with a recent visit to Medjugorie, a small village in Bosnia-Herzgovina, where Blessed Mary has been appearing to 6 children since 1981. We will begin with Mass at 9am and finish with Holy Hour from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Registration is $15.00, which includes lunch. Please RSVP to Mary Bischoff 218-208-9591 or Renee Nelson at 218-566-2374. Please RSVP no later than Oct. 30th.
Thanksgiving Baskets
Non-perishable canned goods, cereals, baking supplies are needed for Thanksgiving food baskets. Please check expiration dates– no expired goods. Please place items in the wooden boxes at the Church main entrance or bring them to the Parish Office.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be served Thurs., Nov. 28th from 12:00pm-2pm in St. Leo’s Hall. Dinners will be delivered to the elderly and homebound starting at 11:15am. Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve the meal, or to give rides to the elderly. To schedule a meal delivery or sign up to volunteer, please call Judy at St. James Church, 263-5764 or email [email protected]
Religious Education Online Registration is open!
Registration is open for our CYA and Sunday School Programs! We are offering new online registration this year. To register, please click here: CYA/Sunday School Registration.
CYA CLASSES: NO CYA Classes Wed., Oct. 16th. Enjoy MEA! Regular Classes Wed., Oct. 23rd from 6:30pm to 8pm. A hot meal will be served for students from 5:30pm to 6:25pm. Youth room will be opened Wednesdays after school and other times to be determined.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: NO Sunday School Classes Sun., Oct. 20th. Classes resume Sun., Oct. 27th from 8:30am-9:45am in the Religious Ed. Center.
Parish Life
Fall Festival 2019
Fall Festival 2019
Men's Coffee Social
Blessed Mother, pray for us!
Father Jeremy at Guardian Angels
Women's Easter Tea
Feast of Guardian Angels
Women's Easter Tea
Feast of Guardian Angels
Women's Easter Tea
Feast of Guardian Angels
Women's Easter Tea
Thank you, BeFrienders!
Packet Picnic 2019
Men's Retreat 2019
Bishop Picnic Side Lake Chapel
Packet Picnic
Bishop Picnic Side Lake Chapel
A Seminarian Blessing..
Bishop Picnic Side Lake Chapel
Staff Potluck 2019
Bishop Picnic Side Lake Chapel
Grandparents Blessing
Bishop Picnic Side Lake Chapel
Ash Wednesday Mass
Ash Wednesday Mass
Women's Summer Tea
Divine Mercy Sunday
Women's Summer Tea
33 Days to Merciful Love
Theology around the Fountain
Women's Summer Tea
Deanery Divine Mercy Sunday
33 Days to Merciful Love
Women's Summer Tea
Women's Summer Tea
Dale and Mary Ellen Nevalainen celebrate 50 years of marriage!
Fr. Beau's Farwell Reception
Totus Tuus Mass
Totus Tuus Parish Potluck
Hibbing Deanery Reparation for Sin
Womens' Retreat
Womens' Retreat
Sanctuary Rail
Our beautiful Altar
Chrism Mass
Chrism Mass
Chrism Mass
Chrism Mass
Chrism Mass
Chrism Mass
Easter Vigil
Easter Vigil
Our beautiful Altar
Easter Vigil
Easter Vigil
Theology Around the Fountain
Theology Around the Fountain
2019 Parish Funspiel
Ash Wednesday Mass
2019 Parish Funspiel
Ash Wednesday Mass
Widow's of Prayer 1st Saturday Retreat
Fr, Gabriel blesses Fr. Beau at his last Mass at Blessed Sacrament
Confirmation Mass
Totus Tuus 2019
Confirmation Mass
Confirmation Mass
Palm Sunday Procession
Confirmation Mass
Palm Sunday
Confirmation Mass
Palm Sunday
Fr. Gabriel blesses the Confirmands before the Confirmation Mass
14th annual Corpus Christi Procession
Palm Sunday
Confirmation Prep
14th annual Corpus Christ Procession
Palm Sunday
14th annual Corpus Christi Procession
Palm Sunday
Parish Penance Service
First Communion Mass
Weekend of Engaged Couples
Weekend of Engaged Couples
Soup Supper
Our wonderful Grandparents!
Soup Supper
First Communion Retreat
The Cub Scouts participated in the Flag Ceremony at the Womens' gathering
First Communion Retreat
First Communion Retreat
40 Hours Devotion
Grandparents Day
Mass of the Presentation of the Lord
Mass of the Presentation of the Lord
Father Gabriel joins in a dodge ball game with 5th grade
Youth for Life
We welcome Fr. Sampson with a coffee social
Fr. Sampson prays with the Widow's of Prayer
First day of school blessing.
Father Gabriel blesses our School!
Blessing of our School!
First day of School Mass.
Widow's of Prayer new member promises.
Widow's of Prayer promises
Widow's of Prayer lifetime promise.
Widow's of Prayer following Promises
Annual Women's Summer Tea
BEAUTIFUL cake baked and decorated by Mary Wanhala
2018 Totus Tuus- God is GOOD!
Our Beautiful church!
Opening Prayer Fall Festival 2018
The Kitchen crew
Kids' games
Parishioners enjoying fellowship at lunch
Josh Milani playing beautifully!
Lunch and fellowship
The Knights working hard in the beverage booth
Susie and Jes
Small Raffles
Father Gabriel blesses the Fall Festival
Theology Around the Fountain
Blue Mass flag ceremony
Volunteers host an ice cream social for residents at Hill Crest ...
Bill and Norma Schleppegrell celebrated 70 years married on August 28th, 2018.
Pre-glow run set up
Blue Mass
Assumption School Golf outing
Assumption School Golf outing
Golf outing
Golf outing
Totus Tuus water fight
Thank you Hibbing Fire Department!
Totus Tuus water fight
Totus Tuus water fight
Totus Tuus water fight
Totus Tuus water fight
Totus Tuus water fight
Totus Tuus water fight
Theology around the Fountain..introduction
Assumption Catholic School class of 1964 reunion
The Saints go Marching in.. Totus Tuus
Our wonderful Totus Tuus team!
Fr. Gabriel leads in prayer before our meal..
2018 Parish Potluck..Totus Tuus
1964 graduating class of Assumption School
Assumption students celebrated First Holy Communion at the School Mass
Mass is celebrated at the Lee Center in Hibbing every 2nd ...
The 2018 Parish Funspiel was a success, with many families gathering ...
Palm Sunday
The Council of Catholic Women presented a check to the Parish ...
Lenten Stations of the Cross
Fr. Beau talking about Palm Sunday with our Kindergarteners
The Annual 6th grade Crosswalk
40 hour Deanery Lenten devotion
40 hour Deanery Lenten Devotion
Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Dinner.
The crowning of Blessed Mother Mary.
Engaged Weekend
Women of the Parish Easter Tea
Youth for Life had a successful bake sale, with proceeds given ...
Father Gabriel teaching our kids reverence before entering the Church.
Together for Life Father's Day Caramels
Father Gabriel celebrates 10 years of ordination. What a BLESSING.
Pierogi making with the 6th graders
Together for Life sells caramels
Fall Festival dodge ball with the sisters
Traditional water fight at Totus Tuus
Veteran's Day celebration with Assumption School
Parish Funspiel
Assumption School students raise funds for area life care centers.
Palm Sunday Preparations
Palm Sunday Preparations
Blessing of Palms at Blessed Sacrament
Palm Sunday Procession into the main Church
All Saints Day & All Souls Day Masses
All Saints Day Mass Schedule Friday, Nov. 1st
(Holy Day of Obligation)
8:10am Blessed Sacrament; 12:05pm Immaculate conception; 6:30pm Blessed Sacrament
All Souls Day Masses Sat., Nov. 2nd
8am Mass Immaculate Conception
The Blessed Sacrament Parish Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament on Sat., Nov. 2nd at the 4:15pm. At that time, we will remember and read the names of those in our Parish Family who have died this past year. A dinner will follow in St. Leo’s Hall.
Community Halloween Party!
Community Halloween Party! All are welcome to the Assumption School on Thurs., Oct. 31st from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Please bring 2 food items to donate to the Thanksgiving baskets.
Pasty Sale!
The Council of Catholic Women Pasty Sale! Order pasties by calling Gail Checco at 262-3136. When ordering, please specify the quantity, and with or without rutabaga. Please leave your phone number! Pasties are $5 each, and orders will be taken through Oct. 27th. Any orders after Oct. 27th will be on a waiting list. Reminder calls will be made for pick-up on October 31st.
Youth Event!
| Cost is $50/Register at https://www.dioceseduluth.org/junior |
RCIA
Becoming Catholic? – Are you or someone that you know interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Classes on the Catholic Faith are on Mondays, with the first class on Sept. 23rd. Please contact Fr. Jeremy with questions or to register [email protected] or 262-5541. All are welcome!
Rosary Coast to Coast
Participate in the Rosary Coast to Coast rallies being held simultaneously across the country on the 102nd anniversary of the Fatima Miracle of the Sun. The Catholic Churches of our region will gather on October 13th at 2:45 pm at Leif Erickson Park, near the bridge, Duluth to publicly pray the rosary at 3pm for our nation. The intentions will be that life be respected at every stage of development, for marriage and families, religious freedom and a return of our nation to God. These are the same intentions also prayed for every Sunday night at Blessed Sacrament at 7 pm during the Cenacles for Life and the Holy Hour. Everyone is encouraged to come.
2019 UCA
2019 UCA Assessment: $112,958.47
Collected as of 10-8-2019: $40,599.41
Need by 12-31-2019 $72,359.06
Adoration
Take time to meet Christ...to know Him...to speak with Him...to adore Him. Come to him with humbled hearts. The Adoration Chapel is open: Monday from 8:30am-9pm; Tuesday and Wednesday evenings between 6pm and 9pm; Thursday from 8:30am through 8:00am Friday. We adore You and we praise You... because by Your Holy Cross, You have redeemed the world
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Blessed Sacrament:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday - 7:30 am
Wednesday - 8:30 am
Thursday, Noon
Saturday, 3 pm
Sunday 9:30 am
Immaculate Conception
Saturday, 11 am
(also, by appointment)
Prayer Chain
In need of special prayers? Please call: Nancy at 218-262-4401 or Carolyn at 218-263-4684.
Mass Times
+ SATURDAY:
Blessed Sacrament - 4:15 pm
+ SUNDAY:
Immaculate Conception - 8:00 am
Blessed Sacrament - 10:00 am
+ Memorial Day through Labor Day:
BlSac/Side Lake: 10 am
+ WEEKDAYS:
Blessed Sacrament - 8:00 am
(9 am Weds. during the school year)
+ MASS IN LATIN 1st SATURDAY(each month) and all Saturdays during Lent:
Immaculate Conception 8:00 am
Office Hours
*Friday.................8:30 am - 1:00 pm
*Beginning June 14th, the Office will close on Fridays until mid August.
Out of concern for the safety of our staff, if school is closed because of inclement weather, the parish office will also be closed.
2019 Mortgage Burning Celebration
FORMED
The Parish is excited to offer wonderful and free Catholic content for everyone in the family! Movies, books, studies, and much more is here and FREE for you as a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish. Please click the link and create a user name and password using the parish code. ENJOY!
17-18 Fiscal year-end Report
Bible Search
Events
Hymnal Memorials
In Nov. 2015, the Parish received new Missals from JourneySongs, which is a permanent, hard cover book that includes Sunday readings for all three liturgical cycles (A, B, & C), many beautiful prayers and reflections and Rites of the new Church. We are offering Hymnal Memorials. If you would like to dedicate a book “in memory of a loved one, or to honor someone you know”, please fill out the Hymnal Memorial form and return to the Parish Office. Forms can be found at the church entrances, or please stop by the Parish Office.
Recommended donation per book: $20
Bankruptcy Letter from Bishop Paul Sirba
A letter from Duluth Bishop Paul Sirba, updating the faithful on the diocesan bankruptcy, was read in parishes across the diocese the weekend of May 4-5. The letter can be read here: Letter from Bishop Paul Sirba.