World Day of Prayer for Creation
Next weekend, September 5–6, we will be celebrating the World Day of Prayer for Creation at all our weekend parish Masses. This annual celebration was established by Pope Francis for the universal Catholic Church in 2015. We will be using the prayers and readings for the new “Mass for Creation” promulgated by Pope Leo XIV. We celebrate that all things were created through Christ and for Christ, as we praise God for the gift of creation and pray that we may be good stewards of this precious gift. Our readings will be: Wisdom 13:1–9; Col 1:15–20; and Mt 8:23–27.
JustFaith Fall Registration
EcoJustice | Sacred Land: Food and Farming
This fall, our JPIC JustFaith EcoJustice Program, Sacred Land: Food and Farming, invites 8-14 parishioners to explore how modern food and farming systems impact the environment, farm workers, food access, communities, and our own physical and spiritual well-being. Through prayer, Scripture, reflection, storytelling, and dialogue, participants will deepen their understanding of Catholic social teaching and care for creation while building relationships with others who are working to address hunger, strengthen local food systems, and protect our common home.
The group will meet in person for eight sessions on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Adult Faith Formation Room of the parish office, beginning September 17 and concluding before Thanksgiving. The program also includes a local community immersion experience.
To learn more or register, please visit the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) JustFaith webpage. We hope you will join us!
The group will meet in person for eight sessions on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Adult Faith Formation Room of the parish office, beginning September 17 and concluding before Thanksgiving. The program also includes a local community immersion experience.
To learn more or register, please visit the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) JustFaith webpage. We hope you will join us!
Safe Environment Training
If you will be working with children or teens, you will need to be Safe Environment compliant. This includes attending an in-person training session, setting up your account on Compass, completing the required background check paperwork, and submitting references.
We will offer a Safe Environment Training session in English on Saturday, September 19, at 9:00 a.m. The session will be held in the Parish Office.
If you need to complete the training, please email Margie to register for the class.
We will offer a Safe Environment Training session in English on Saturday, September 19, at 9:00 a.m. The session will be held in the Parish Office.
If you need to complete the training, please email Margie to register for the class.
Immaculate Sponsor Opportunities
As we enter the fourth year of our Newsletter, we are excited to offer local businesses a unique opportunity to reach a dedicated and engaged audience. Each week, our Newsletter is sent to 3,482 people, with an impressive 66% open rate—well above industry averages!
By becoming a sponsor, your business will gain valuable exposure through:
Parishioners love to support businesses that support us, and this is a fantastic way to connect with potential customers while making a meaningful impact.
We offer a two-tier pricing option to accommodate different budgets. Our team will even help design your ad to make sure it stands out!
Don’t miss this opportunity! If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Fabian today, and let’s get started!
By becoming a sponsor, your business will gain valuable exposure through:
- Newsletter placement – Featured in every edition
- Parish website promotion – Extended digital reach
- Gathering space display screen – Visible to hundreds of parishioners each week
Parishioners love to support businesses that support us, and this is a fantastic way to connect with potential customers while making a meaningful impact.
We offer a two-tier pricing option to accommodate different budgets. Our team will even help design your ad to make sure it stands out!
Don’t miss this opportunity! If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Fabian today, and let’s get started!
Recurring Events:
Legion of Mary
Come join us! We meet every Saturday morning (except the second Saturday of the month at 9:30 am in the Daily Chapel. We come together under the mantle of the Blessed Mother to share our faith with one another and to serve. We visit the sick during the week. |
Meals for the Hungry
As a parish, we serve dinner to ~150-200 people on the third Saturday of every month. Donations can be dropped off at the Immaculata kitchen (attached to the school) between 4 and 4:30 pm on Saturday. Individual meals will be packaged and transported to Urban Ministries on Liberty Street. Please sign up and tell us what you can bring! |
One Body LGBTQ+ Ministry
Third Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM One Body LGBTQ+ Ministry hosts its Listening & Sharing Circle Gatherings in the Parish Office Adult Faith Formation Room. These gatherings are intended to be safe, confidential spaces that foster fellowship and provide opportunities for spiritual accompaniment for our LGBTQ+ parishioners and their families. All are welcome to attend respectfully, including LGBTQ+ persons, families, friends, and those who wish to learn more about how we can be a supportive Catholic community, welcoming all and living as One Body in service to the Gospel. For more information, please contact [email protected]. |
Growing thru Grief
Growing thru Grief meets each week at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1200 West Cornwallis in Durham. Meetings are on Tuesday, with registration starting at 4:00. First time attendees must show proof of Covid vaccination and booster(s). We ask people to come at 4; the program begins at 4:30, and all will end by 6. Everyone is welcome. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions. |