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Snow is expected on Saturday, January 31st and Sunday, February 1st. The regular Mass schedule will remain; however, outdoor Mass is canceled.
Please use extreme caution when traveling. Please do not risk traveling to Church if conditions are unsafe. Your safety and the safety of others must come first.
Please be on the lookout for further updates.
Fr. Manuel, OFM
| | Immaculate Spaghetti Dinner 2026 | | |
We have an amazing on-site raffle coming up at the Spaghetti Dinner this Friday, January 30! From basketball tickets and spirits to kids’ and beauty baskets, plus restaurant gift certificates—there’s so much to be excited about.
Grab your spaghetti dinner tickets and Spaghetti Bucks to spend at the raffle and bake sale, and make it a fun-filled night for the whole family!
Can’t make it but still want to support the 8th grade? You can make a donation, buy dinner for a teacher, and participate in the 50/50 raffle. Visit tinyurl.com/spaghetti2026 today!
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Sunday, February 1
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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The readings remind us that true stewardship begins with humility. Zephaniah calls us to seek the Lord; Paul reminds us that God works through the lowly; and Jesus gives us the Beatitudes—the attitudes of a heart that knows everything is gift. To be a steward is simply to let God shape our priorities, use our gifts for others, and live the Beatitudes in daily life with trust and simplicity.
Reflection Question: Which Beatitude is hardest for you to live right now, and what small step can you take this week to practice it?
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Did you know that Immaculata is home to four different Scouting America Troops? We have the honor of supporting and inspiring youth from kindergarten( Cubscouts) - college (Adventure Crew). Scouting empowers youth with lifelong skills, strong character, and a spirit of service that benefits both them and the communities they lead.
Sunday, February 8, 2025 is Scout Sunday, please come to meet youth and leaders, learn more, and ask questions about our ICS Troops. Their 2026 pine straw fundraiser is underway, too. Please consider buying from these Troops.
Troop 424 & 412 (girls and boys age 11-18) meet Mondays at 7PM in the gymnasium, please stop by or reach out to learn more!
Troop 424, boys: JJ Froehlich
Troop 412, girls: Jimmy Smedley
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| It’s that time of year again! Girl Scouts from Troop 2215 will be selling cookies after each Mass this weekend. Cookies are $6 per box. Cash, Venmo, and credit cards are accepted. Your support is appreciated. | | |
Join us for Exposition and Benediction on Monday, February 2nd, at 7:00 p.m. Our Holy Hour will include 30 minutes of silent adoration, followed by 30 minutes of adoration with music. We hope you can join us for this time of prayer and reflection. | | | Blessing of the Throats – Memorial of St. Blaise | | |
On Tuesday, February 3rd, following the 8:15 am Daily Mass, the Blessing of the Throats will be offered in honor of the Memorial of St. Blaise. | | | Catholic Daughters of the Americas | | |
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Durham, will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, February 5, in the San Damiano Trailer. The Rosary will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the business meeting at 7:00 p.m. A Zoom link will be provided.
The focus of the evening will be stuffing teddy bears for one of our National Charities, Victory Junction, a camp for children with serious illnesses and their families. The camp offers a theater, gym, bowling alley, arts and crafts center, horseback riding, woodworking, boating, zip-lining, and medical support—creating a fun and safe vacation environment for children and their families.
All women of the parish are welcome to join us. For more information, please contact Regent Jayne Stephens.
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The next 50 Plus meeting will be held Wednesday, February 5, at 12:30 PM at Hibachi Grill Buffet, 4600 Durham–Chapel Hill Blvd. A guest speaker will open the meeting. Most members arrive between 11:30 AM and 12:15 PM to enjoy lunch and fellowship before we begin.
New members and guests are always welcome. For more information or trip brochures, contact Bob and Mary Jane Wiethe at 50pluspresident@gmail.com or 919-491-6445.
| | Hearts for Peace ICS Winter Gala 2026 | | Join us for the highly anticipated Hearts for Peace ICS Winter Gala on February 6, from 6:00–10:00 PM, at The Cookery in Durham, NC, as our community comes together in support of Immaculata Catholic School. | | | |
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Join us the weekend before Valentine’s Day (Feb 7-8) as Immaculate Conception’s Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) teams up with Bull City Fair Trade for our annual Valentine's Day Fair Trade Chocolate Sale!
Why Fair Trade Matters:
Our JPIC ministries help parishioners live out Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospel’s call to justice, including supporting Fair Trade practices. When you purchase these delicious chocolates for yourself, friends, and loved ones, you are doing more than sharing sweetness… you are promoting justice!
Your Impact:
By choosing Fair Trade-certified products, you help ensure:
- Living wages and fair compensation for farmers and workers
- Safe working conditions
- Prohibition of forced and child labor
- Empowerment for farmers to lift themselves out of poverty and build sustainable businesses that strengthen their communities
Learn more about these economic justice issues on our JPIC Valentine's Day Fair Trade Chocolate Sale webpage. We look forward to seeing you at the sale.
Together, let us make love and justice part of our Valentine’s celebration!
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| JPIC Lenten Programs Information Table | | |
Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation will host a table in the gathering space after all masses the weekend of February 14-15th to share information about our many upcoming JPIC programs offered throughout Lent, including Greener Lent and our upcoming Lenten Book Study. Save the date. |
| Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule | | |
- 6:15 am – Bilingual
- 8:15 am – School Mass
- Noon – English
- 5:30 pm – English
- 7:30 pm – Spanish
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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. | | | | |
