August 14, 2025

Notice

Many parishioners have received emails from an unknown sender impersonating Fr. Manuel and requesting money. It is important to clarify that Fr. Manuel would never send these kinds of requests. Please report the suspicious number\email.

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass Schedule

Thursday, August 14

7:00 PM – Vigil Mass (Spanish)

Friday, August 15

8:15 AM – School Mass

12:00 PM – English Mass

7:00 PM – English Mass

Stewardship Thought for the Week

August 17, 2025

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In today's second reading, St. Paul encourages us not to grow weary or lose heart, but to preserve in following Jesus. Our willingness to give of ourselves, even in the face of conflict, and division, is one way to measure discipleship.

Ministry Spotlight of the Week

Looking to connect your time and talent to a ministry that help people in our parish?

Looking to engage your spiritual gifts* of caregiving, mercy, service, or encouragement in a ministry that truly makes a difference in people’s lives?

If so, please consider joining our Pastoral Ministry Team. We have been talking about forming this ministry for years. I am looking to create a list of people who are willing to take a parishioner to the doctor or dentist - maybe take them food shopping, maybe pick up something for them or pick them up and bring them to Church.

Some people are alone and need help with some basic tasks and would be so grateful for someone to help them. This past week, someone in our parish had to have complicated dental surgery - she needed to go from one surgeon to another and was unable to drive because of the medication she was going to be on. I was able to connect with someone from our parish who has able to help her out. The woman was so grateful!

I would like to have a list of people willing to help that way when someone calls looking for help. If you're interested in being part of this ministry, you can contact Margie.

Meals for the Hungry - 8/16

As a parish, we serve dinner to ~150-200 people on the third Saturday of every month. We ask that food donations be delivered in disposable (ie, aluminum) pans and that each donation be enough to feed 15 people. Donations can be dropped off at the Immaculata kitchen (attached to the school) between 4:15 and 5:00 pm on Saturday. Food will be kept warm and cold as necessary until transport to Urban Ministry on Liberty Street, where meals will be served in person. Thank you for your generosity and kindness

No Outdoor Mass on August 17 and 24

There will be no Outdoor Mass on August 17 and 24 as a Friar will be away during the month of August. We invite you to join us for the liturgy inside the church during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Catholic Daughters Book Club

Catholic Daughters of the Americas – Court Durham will have our CDA Book Club discussion on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 6:15 PM in the Adult Faith Formation room at the Parish Office. Mary Hilchey will lead our discussion on Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict. Please bring an appetizer to share with the group in lieu of dinner.

All ladies 18 years of age or older are welcome to attend, whether they have read the book or not. Come and meet the wonderful ladies of Court Durham! You may also join via Zoom for the discussion.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Regent Jayne Stephens.

Love Fund Ministry

Join us for our meeting on Wednesday, the 20th, at 6:30 PM in the Parish Office. You can learn more about this ministry and find out what volunteering would involve. We would love to have you with us! We are especially in need of bilingual volunteers.

If you have any questions, please contact Margie.

Join Our Catechist Team!

Our children's faith formation program, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, needs lead and assistant catechists! If you enjoy working with PreK - 5th graders and would like more information, please contact Susanne Newman. We will meet to prepare for the new year on Saturday, August 23, 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon.

Altar Server Training

Did your child recently receive their First Communion? If so, they are now eligible to become an altar server!

We’ll be holding altar server training on the following dates:

Friday, August 22 at 7:00 PM (come at 6:30 PM for pizza!)
Monday, August 25 at 7:00 PM (come at 6:30 PM for pizza!)

Please contact Fr. Hugh to register: macsherryh@icdurham.org or 919-281-0722. (Registration is not mandatory, but is very helpful.)

Financial Peace University

Take control of your money with Financial Peace University! This nine-week class uses biblical wisdom and common sense to help you tackle budgeting, pay off debt, and invest for your future! You can sign up below. Class starts Wednesday, September 10 at 6:00 PM.

We’ll be meeting on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM in the San Damiano trailer for nine weeks.

If you have any questions or would like to speak with someone who has taken the class, contact Margie.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Registration!

This is the last week to register for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Register your child by tomorrow.

Youth Ministry Registration is Now Closed

Registration for Youth Ministry is now officially closed. If you have any questions, concerns, or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact Bobby Denne. He’ll be happy to help in any way he can.

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) (18 +)

Are you interested in becoming Roman Catholic, or are you baptized Roman Catholic but have not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist, or are you already baptized in another Christian tradition and desire full communion with the Roman Catholic Church? Join The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). Classes will begin on September 16th, 2025. Please register online below or contact Fr. Gonzalo 919-281-0723 or Torresg@icdurham.org

JustFaith Fall Registration - Faith and Immigration Justice

“I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Mt 25).

Pope Francis has said, “Migrants and refugees are not pawns on the chessboard of humanity.”

Faith & Immigration Justice is a JustFaith Ministries program that invites a small group of parishioners into a holy and healthy dialogue around immigration in our communities to better discern how we are called to respond in our Christian faith. By fostering active listening, dialogue, and prayer, this program forms a group that is footed in trust and compassion, lending new insights to participants’ understanding of immigration policy and those affected by it. By encouraging new spiritual practices and informed action, it cultivates an expanding community of Christians who work for immigration justice in their respective contexts.

We will meet in person for 9 sessions on Thursday nights, from 6:30-8:30 pm, beginning on September 18 and ending before Thanksgiving. Space is limited. For more information or to register for this Fall’s Faith & Immigration Justice program, please visit our Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) JustFaith web page. We hope you will join us!

Next Week's Second Collection: For The Crisis in Gaza

In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, our parish will take up a second collection to provide urgently needed relief and pastoral support for those suffering in Gaza and the surrounding areas. Funds will be distributed through the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS), which are working with the local Church to deliver food, shelter, and other emergency assistance quickly and effectively. Please give generously to help our brothers and sisters in dire need, and join us in prayer for peace, protection, and healing for all affected.

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