Infant of Prague Catholic Church
Compassion | Honesty | Reverence | Integrity | Service | Trust
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October was Respect Life Month. Pictured above, IOPCS students got creative with chalk art to share messages of hope, love, and life in their community. | | |
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Life Chain
Parishioners and members of the Respect Life ministry met on Marine Blvd to peacefully and prayerfully witness to the dignity of life. Learn more about this ministry on the parish website!
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Join us as we run, walk, pray, and bear witness to the dignity of life from conception to natural death!
2nd and Last Saturday of the month at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens at 8am.
Contact Erin:
jacksonvillelr@gmail.com
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In his notes this past week, Fr Vic shared his final thoughts for the election cycle, highlighting key points for Catholics to consider when approaching the polls.
"Think about human life and religious freedom as prominent issues when voting as a Christian."
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All Saints Day
Fri, Nov 1, is the solemnity of All Saints Day, a holyday of obligation.
Mass Times:
All Saints, Nov 1: Noon and 6PM
All Souls, Nov 2: 10AM (not a holyday of obligation)
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Hurricane Donation Update
Due to the exceptional outpouring of donations, Catholic C harities' warehouses are full and they will pausing donations of in-kind goods as of Nov 1.
To learn more about relief efforts or make a monetary donation, visit the link.
Catholic Charities
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Thurs, Nov 14, Mass at 7pm
Join us in a celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe! Icons of Our Lady and St Juan Diego are traveling north from Mexico to New York in an annual pilgrimage. The icons will arrive at IOP on Nov 14 and a special Mass will be celebrated.
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Thurs, Nov 21, 7-9am, Hall
Infant of Prague will host an appreciation breakfast for all of our police, fire, and emergency responders to thank them for their service to our community!
For volunteer inquiries, please contact Jenna Dewkett at iop.marketingcoordinator@gmail.com
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Diocesan Centennial Mass at IOP | |
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The Diocese of Raleigh is celebrating its 100th anniversary! On Sunday, November 17, parishes across the diocese will celebrate a special Mass to commemorate the centenary.
Learn more about the history of "the best diocese in the world" below.
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Trunk or Treat at IOP
We wish to thank the Knights of Columbus and all the families from our parish and school who came out on a dreary night for Trunk or Treat and made it a bright and warm event!
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Fri, Oct 4, 3:30pm, IOP Field
Growing in the Faith and our Lord is a life-long journey! Check out the adult study groups available at IOP and keep growing in the Faith!
- Men's Study
- Women's Study
- Cor, sponsored by the KofC
- Young Adult Bible Study
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Thanksgiving Senior Dinner | |
Mon, Nov 18, 4pm, Hall
This month's Senior Social Night will feature all the Thanksgiving fixings! Tickets can be purchased at the Parish Office.
Please note that there will be no social night in December.
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Outreach Resource Center Update
In October, the Outreach Resource Center assisted 48 households/146 individuals with 3,209lbs of food by from our food pantry. Our food pantry volunteers have generously served 168 hours to help those in need. We assisted 28 households/80 individuals through our utility assistance program. Your generous contributions have helped feed and keep the electricity/water on for members of our community.
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Krispy Kreme
Digital Dozens
Thank you for participating in this fundraiser! We sold 66 dozen doughnuts and raised $500 for our growing parish school!
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Sunday, November 24
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, commonly referred to as the Feast of Christ the King, is the last Sunday of the liturgical year.
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December 1-24
Advent begins on Sunday, December 1. Get your purple and rose candles ready and keep an eye out for our annual Penance Service! Date to be announced.
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210 N. Marine Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910)-347-4196
| Now enrolling PreK-12 grade | |
"The more you honor me, the more I will bless you." The Infant Jesus of Prague | | | | |
