St. Francis Week Schedule
- Tuesday, October 5, 7 pm - 7:45 pm in the main sanctuary of Immaculate Conception Church: Laudato Si'
A 7-year Journey to Save the World: Immaculate Conception Parish and Immaculata School join Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ Action Platform. Join us for the 45-minute kick-off event. It is a huge first step on a journey to ecological sustainability and care for God’s creation. We’ll be among the first parishes and schools in the world to respond to Pope Francis’ challenge by signing onto his Laudato Si’ Action Platform. Our Pastor, Fr. Jacek, and School Principal, Dr. Corcoran, will ceremonially make a formal commitment in the name of our parish and school. We especially look forward to the children and youth joining us at this event. All participants will receive an Earth shaped cookie.
**Due to this weekend's rain forecast, the multicultural festival scheduled for Saturday, 10/9 is canceled.
We apologize for the inconvenience. - Saturday, October 9, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm on the playground: Multicultural Festival – Celebrating Diversity in our parish and school - Supporting Afghani Refugees. It has been a tradition for us at Immaculate Conception that, every October, we give God thanks for the rich diversity of gifts and talents found amongst all members of our Franciscan parish and school. Please consider a creative way you -as an individual or family- can share a particular gift or talent, such as a tradition, ethnic dance, a song, etc. Sign up by October 3rd if you would like to participate in the Showcase at the IC Multicultural Festival. Join us to celebrate our diversity together!! Participate in the showcase and spend time with friends and family with delicious tacos on sale. All funds will support the local Afghani resettlement program. (https://worldrelief.org/durham).
Please contact Katushka Olave at 919-281-0731 or olavek@icdurham.org with questions.
- Saturday, October 9 -Sunday, October 10 at All Weekend Masses (follow this link for a detailed Mass schedule).
We encourage our parishioners to wear distinctive clothing characteristic of their country of origin, a region within the United States, or ethnic and/or racial background to the Mass of their choice (in the Church or on the playground).
A 7-year Journey to Save the World: Immaculate Conception Parish and Immaculata School join Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ Action Platform. Join us for the 45-minute kick-off event. It is a huge first step on a journey to ecological sustainability and care for God’s creation. We’ll be among the first parishes and schools in the world to respond to Pope Francis’ challenge by signing onto his Laudato Si’ Action Platform. Our Pastor, Fr. Jacek, and School Principal, Dr. Corcoran, will ceremonially make a formal commitment in the name of our parish and school. We especially look forward to the children and youth joining us at this event. All participants will receive an Earth shaped cookie.
**Due to this weekend's rain forecast, the multicultural festival scheduled for Saturday, 10/9 is canceled.
We apologize for the inconvenience. - Saturday, October 9, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm on the playground: Multicultural Festival – Celebrating Diversity in our parish and school - Supporting Afghani Refugees. It has been a tradition for us at Immaculate Conception that, every October, we give God thanks for the rich diversity of gifts and talents found amongst all members of our Franciscan parish and school. Please consider a creative way you -as an individual or family- can share a particular gift or talent, such as a tradition, ethnic dance, a song, etc. Sign up by October 3rd if you would like to participate in the Showcase at the IC Multicultural Festival. Join us to celebrate our diversity together!! Participate in the showcase and spend time with friends and family with delicious tacos on sale. All funds will support the local Afghani resettlement program. (https://worldrelief.org/durham).
Please contact Katushka Olave at 919-281-0731 or olavek@icdurham.org with questions.
- Saturday, October 9 -Sunday, October 10 at All Weekend Masses (follow this link for a detailed Mass schedule).
We encourage our parishioners to wear distinctive clothing characteristic of their country of origin, a region within the United States, or ethnic and/or racial background to the Mass of their choice (in the Church or on the playground).
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Due to this weekend's rain forecast, the multicultural festival scheduled for Saturday, 10/9 is canceled.
We apologize for the inconvenience. Celebrating our Diversity
Multicultural Festival - Sign up by October 3rd if you would like to participate in the Showcase at the Immaculate Conception Multicultural Festival.
Join us to celebrate our diversity together!! Participate in the showcase and spend time with friends and family with delicious tacos on sale. All funds will support the local Afghani resettlement program. Contact: Katushka Olave at 919-281-0731 or olavek@icdurham.org. 
The Sultan and The SaintMovie night on the playground!
The Sultan and the Saint tells one of the great, lost stories from history. Set in a past period of East-West conflict, it speaks with urgency to our present. Two men of faith, one an itinerant Christian preacher, the other the ruler of a Muslim Empire, bucked a century of war, distrust, and insidious propaganda in a search for mutual respect and common ground. Watch the trailer below: |
Blessing of the AnimalsSaturday, October 2nd at 10 am on the School Playground.
Many thanks to everyone who came to this year's Blessing of the Animals!! It was a great day. Below are some pictures and a video of the event. Weekend Masses, October 2-3 - Children and families are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal, a drawing of an animal facing extinction, or dress up as one. There will be a special blessing for all the children and their non-human friends.
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A 7-Year Journey to Save the World
Please take a moment to read Fr. Jacek's most recent letter to our parish - follow this link
During St Francis Week, join Fr. Jacek and Principal Corcoran on Tuesday, October 5 at 7 pm in the sanctuary to respond to Pope Francis' Laudato Si' Challenge.
Pledge Your Commitment: On 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis, the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development will begin offering Laudato Si’ Plans. By completing this registration form, you pledge your commitment to develop your Laudato Si’ Plan. Laudato Si’ Plans help you discern and implement your response to Laudato Si’ through a process-oriented approach that can be adapted to the needs of your institution, community, or family.Plans include discernment and reflection resources as well as guidance on impactful actions to reach the Laudato Si’ Goals. Plans offer tracking and recognition of your progress.
Pledge Your Commitment: On 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis, the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development will begin offering Laudato Si’ Plans. By completing this registration form, you pledge your commitment to develop your Laudato Si’ Plan. Laudato Si’ Plans help you discern and implement your response to Laudato Si’ through a process-oriented approach that can be adapted to the needs of your institution, community, or family.Plans include discernment and reflection resources as well as guidance on impactful actions to reach the Laudato Si’ Goals. Plans offer tracking and recognition of your progress.
“bring the whole human family together . . . for we know that things can change” (Laudato Si’ 13)“bring the whole human family together . . . for we know that things can change” (Laudato Si’ 13)