August, 2026

IOP News & Events

Outreach Resource Center: July by the Numbers

In July, the Outreach Resource Center assisted 62 households (187 individuals) with 3,001.5 lbs of food from our pantry. Our food pantry volunteers generously served 155 hours to help those in need. We provided utility assistance to 4 households, totaling 12 individuals. Your generous contributions have helped feed and keep the utilities on for members of our community. 

Outreach Resource Center: Donations Needed

Our Food Pantry needs the following items: cereal, oatmeal, Martha White Muffin mix, canned chicken, peanut butter, jelly, dry pinto beans, dry lentils, canned baked beans, canned fruit, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, canned diced tomatoes, ramen, spaghetti noodles, pasta noodles, tuna helper, pancake mix, syrup, flour, sugar, cooking oil, or cooking spray.

VBS-Rainforest Falls

Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers! We had 82 youth, parents, and parish and school staff serving our 113 children at Rainforest Falls VBS this year. They served with great enthusiasm, creativity, and hearts overflowing with the love of Jesus. The children explored five different Bible stories, memorized five Psalms, prayed with Saints Thomas Aquinas, Catherine of Siena, Hildegard of Bingen, Patrick, and Gregory the Great, and learned about God's amazing creation through science experiments. Thank you for supporting VBS and our children through your offertory donations.

Summer Dance

6th-12th grade youth are invited to our summer dance from 4-6pm on Sunday, August 16th in the IOP Gym.

Dress your summer best!

Sponsored by Youth Group and IOP Special Projects

Rock the Block

Come help IOP at the Rock the Block event on New Bridge Street in downtown Jacksonville on September 4th! Earn family stewardship hours while promoting IOP at our booth! Sign up through SignUpGenius or contact specialprojects@iopnc.org

OCIA-Becoming Catholic



Thinking about entering the Church this year? OCIA starts August 23! Please contact the Director of Evangelization and Discipleship for information or to sign up at ocia@iopnc.org or

Faith Formation Registration After Masses August 8-9

Registration closes on August 31 for the 2026-27 Faith Formation year. We offer formation for 1st grade through high school. First Communion and Confirmation formation is a two-year formation process in the Diocese of Raleigh. First Communion is typically received in the 2nd grade or later; Confirmation takes place in 10th grade or later. Please register in person August 8-9, after Mass in the parish hall. Registrations are also accepted online and at the main office.

OCIA and Faith Formation Volunteers Needed



We are seeking volunteers to help bring the Good News in our OCIA and Faith Formation programs. Contact Ms. Wilson at evangelizationdirector@iopnc.org for more information.

Adult Confirmation Classes-English

Seeking to complete the Sacraments of Initiation through Confirmation? We are offering adult Confirmation preparation this Fall for adults over 18. Sessions begin in September. Email evangelizationdirector@iopnc.org for more information or to sign up.

Choir



The choir is seeking new members to assist at each Mass. We are especially looking for male voices. Contact Mrs. Dolly Grosskopf.

Youth Group



We are getting ready to kick off our Fall semester on Sunday, September 13! Come out to grow in faith and meet your new besties. Youth group is open to all students in 6th-12th grade.

IOP School Enrollment

Seats are still available in grades PreK3, 4th, 5th, and 8th through 12th. Email Ann Laatsch at annlaatsch@iopschool.net or visit our website today.

Thank you to our Volunteers

Thank you to all the volunteers who have help deep clean the kitchen, tables, and chairs. You were all hard workers and accomplished the tasks quickly. Thank you for your support July 7th and August 3rd.