June, 2026

IOP News & Events

Public Safety Breakfast: Honoring Our Local Heroes

On Thursday, May 28, 11 volunteers served a pancake breakfast to over 100 members of the Jacksonville Fire and Police, as well as the Onslow County Sheriff's Office.

This gathered 26 hours toward our 250 hours of Works of Mercy!

Now Hiring: Marketing and Outreach Coordinator

Visit the Diocesan website to learn more about this dynamic full-time position and how to apply.

Outreach Resource Center: May by the Numbers

In May, the Outreach Resource Center assisted 43 households (130 individuals) with 1,565.5 lbs of food from our pantry. Our food pantry volunteers generously served 121 hours to help those in need. We assisted 9 households, totaling 28 individuals, with utility assistance. Your generous contributions have helped feed and keep the utilities on for members of our community. 

250 Hours of Adoration

Pray for our nation as we prepare to celebrate her 250th birthday by dedicating time in Eucharistic Adoration to the following intentions:

Week One - Souls of American Soldiers 5/17 - 5/23

Week Two - Religious Liberty 5/24 - 5/30

Week Three - Sanctity of Life 5/31 - 6/6

Week Four - Sacred Heart 6/6 - 6/13

Week Five - Peace 6/14 - 6/20

Week Six - Vocations 6/21 - 6/27

Week Seven - Our Nation 6/28 - 7/4

Priestly Ordination of Deacon Drew Navarro

Please pray for Decaon Drew Navarro, who served at our parish for a year as a seminarian, as he prepares to be ordained as a priest.

Saturday, June 6

Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Raleigh

Please note: There will be no Confession or First Saturday Mass, as Fr Vic and Fr Alberto will be attending the ordination.

Guest Speaker: Charles Fraune

Sunday, June 7, 2-3:30PM, Parish Hall

Author and speaker Charles Fraune will present a talk based on his newest book The Most Powerful Saints in Exorcism. Books will be available for sale following his talk.

Holy Hour for the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Friday, June 12

Fr. Vic will be leading a holy hour, including the consecration to the Sacred Heart prayer. This is part of our 250 hours of Adoration to celebrate 250 years of USA. 

So Fresh & So Clean Laundry Drive

June 6-7 and 13-14

The Clean Start Mobile Trailer is coming to IOP! Donations will help the homeless at our landry event with Catholic Charities this summer.

Our Goal is:

25 Bottles of Detergent

25 Boxes of Dryer Sheets

100 NEW Laundry Bags

Summer Camp at IOP

Registration is open for Summer Camp! Two sessions are available:

June 22 - July 2

July 6 - 17

Registration is $200/camper

View the registration form here:

Vacation Bible School | July 27th - 31st

Save-the-Date for Vacation Bible School

July 27-31, 2026 | 8:30am-noon | Parish Hall

Join us on our adventure to Rainforest Falls Totally Catholic VBS this summer! VBS is open to rising Kindergartners through rising 5th graders. Cost: Free for parishioners and IOPCS students. Non-parishioner rate is $40 per child. Registration will open on March 29, 2026 online.

Youth and Adult Volunteers needed! Rising 6th graders-adults are welcome to volunteer at VBS. Volunteer hours are eligible for IOPCS students/families. All adults will need to complete Diocesan Safe Environment requirements to assist at this children's event. Contact Trina Wilson, outreach@iopnc.org or sign up at: https://vbspro.events/p/iopnc

IOP at the Osprey's

Mark your calendar for July 18! IOP is going to ballgame! Join your parish communty ion cheeirng on our local baseball team, The Ospreys, and a night at the park with your parish family and friends!

Tickets can be pourchased oin advance at our unique ticket link: