November, 2025

IOP News & Events

Veteran's Day Breakfast | Nov 12 | 9am | Parish Hall

You served our country, now let us serve you! Join us for an appreciation breakfast honoring the veterans of our community, sponsored by the IOPCS Home & School Association.

Point of Contact: Julie Gettler, HSA President

E-mail: president.iop.hsa@gmail.com

Holiday Closure: Veteran's Day

Tuesday, Nov 11

The school, Parish Office, Outreach Resource Center, and Thrift Store will be closed in observance of Veterans' Day.

Store-Wide 50% Off Sale

November | 119 Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville

Shop during November and save even more at the IOP Thrift Store! Our entire store is 50% off this month. Proceeds from the IOP Thrift Store support our Outreach Resource Center.

Call: 910-937-1543

Holiday Dinner Assistance

Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Assistance envelopes are available in the Church. To participate, purchase a gift card to a local grocery store, place your gift card in the envelope, and return it to the Church. You may also make monetary donations.

Nov. 1st through Nov. 14th, we will be accepting names of families who need assistance with their holiday dinner. Distribution will be held between Nov 17-21.

Outreach Resource Center: Record Numbers Served

Our food pantry saw record numbers of families seeking assistance with food in October. With your support we were able to assist 101 families/341individuals with 6,360.5 pounds of food!

Demand remains high as families continue to cope with delays in SNAP benefits and local food pantries are working hard to bridge the gap. Please consider donating non-perishable groceries or gift cards, which are used for perishable items, to the IOP Outreach Resource Center.

Call: 910-347-4196 ext 409

Address: 327 Mildred Ave, Jacksonville

Advent Penance Services

Tues.   Dec. 2   11AM - St. Egberts, Morehead City

Wed.   Dec. 3   6PM - IOP, Jacksonville

Tues.   Dec. 9   6PM - St. Paul, New Bern 

Wed.   Dec. 10   6PM - St. Mildred, Swansboro

Mon.   Dec. 15   6:30PM - Annunciation, Havelock 

Prepare your heart to welcome the Lord this Advent.

A number of priests will be available to hear Confessions.