Donations for Christmas altar flowers will be accepted in the collection baskets at Mass, in the drop box at the office or it can be mailed.  These donations can also be made online.  It is listed in Second Collections in the online giving section of the webpage. 

Join us after the 11 am Mass on Sunday, December 10 in the Parish Center for food from different areas of the world!  This will include dishes and desserts from Italy, Mexico, Ireland, Poland, Africa and America.  There will be musical entertainment by Brett Skerbetz, Beth Fitzgerald and Robin Bohn performing some classics as well Christmas music.  The event is free and is in celebration of The Feast of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe feast day.

The Immaculate Conception parish gift shop is open on weekends.  Come and get your advent candles and see all the wonderful Christmas items available for purchase!  Volunteers will be available at the cases after each mass.  You may also contact Michele Palmer at 304-669-1972 to shop at your convenience.  Thank you for supporting the ICC Gift Shop for your religious articles.

Holiday Concerts:  Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg on Monday, December 11 at 7 pm; RCB Choir Concert on Friday, December 15 at 7 pm; and Sandy Gore, flutist on Friday, December 29 at 6 pm.

Please Note:  Due to waxing of the floors, the church will be closed after 8 am Mass on Tuesday, December 12 and reopen for evening Mass on Wednesday, December 13.

Parish Office Hours – Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

The Office will be closed on Monday, December 25 for Christmas

and Monday, January 1, 2024 for the New Year’s holidays

Mass Schedule:  Monday and Tuesday - 8 am; Wednesday 7 pm; Thursday and Friday - 8 am; Saturday - 4:30 pm; Sunday 8 am and 11 am. 

Please Note;

Weekend Mass Schedule for December 23-24

Saturday, December 23 – 4:30 pm

Sunday, December 24 – 10:00 am

Confessions are held on Saturdays from 3-4 pm. We will livestream the 11 am mass on Sunday, December 10 on the Immaculate Conception FaceBook page (click link on website).  (Note: Hearing Assistance Devices are available for use during Mass and are located in the back of the church.  If you would like one, please ask an Usher for assistance.)  Spanish Mass is held on Sundays at 9:15 am in the Church (Community fellowship in the Parish Center after Mass).  The next Eucharistic Adoration will be held today, Friday, January 5 from 4-5 pm in the Church.  Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe will take place on Monday, December 11th at 11 p.m. in the church.   There will be a reception in the parish center after the Mass.  

CCD/Youth Ministry:

• CCD classes are held every Sunday at 9:15 am to 10:45 am in St. Mary’s Grade School.
• First Reconciliation and First Communion classes will be held on Tuesdays from 6-7:15 pm in Notre Dame High School. The next class will meet on December 12 and the lesson will be: From The Bible: Pentecost.  For additional information, contact Sister Maria SJI at 304-622-8243. 
• Confirmation –Confirmation class will be held on Sunday evening December 10.

Parish Nurse Ministry:

• The monthly group of the Bereavement Group will be held on Saturday, December 16 from 9 am to 11 amin the Parish Center. We will welcome returning members and any new members would like to know more about our group and program. Please note the time change for this meeting.
• October 2023 Newsletter: https://uploads.weconnect.com/mce/91d5e6728240dd7edc866732c15a56a934cf0a97/October%202023.pdf

OCIA (formerly RCIA) – The next class will meet on Thursday, December 14 in the Parish Center at 7 pm.  The topic of discussion will be “Mary:  The communion of Saints”.  All are welcome!  If you would like more information, email Fr. Casey at kcinwv89@gmail.com

Family Guild:

• Make plans to attend the Holly Jolly Christmas Party sponsored by the Family Guild on Saturday, December 16 from Noon to 3 pm in the Parish Center. We will have snacks, games, prizes, and Christmas crafts!  We will finish the afternoon with a gingerbread house decorating contest, a Christmas movie, and a special visit from jolly ole Saint Nick!  This will be a great opportunity for us to entertain the kids while parents check off some important holiday tasks on their to-do list!!  Ages Pre-K through 6^th  Bring a friend!  If you have any questions or would like to help in any way, please contact Missy McAra at 304-695-2175.
• We will continue to collect (through Thursday, December 14) non-perishable food items, i.e., canned vegetables, instant mashed potatoes, instant boxed stuffing, boxes of mac & cheese, etc. There will be boxes marked “Christmas Food Baskets” in the vestibule of the Church.  Christmas Food Baskets will be distributed Sunday, December 17 from 2-4 pm.
• Angel tree sign-ups will continue after all masses. Gifts are due by Wednesday, December 13 to the Parish Center.  Distribution of the Angel Tree Gifts will be Sunday, December 17 from 2-4 pm.  If you have any questions or would like to help in any way contact Missy McAra at 304-695-2175. 

The Faithful Bakers will be making Pita Piatas on December 11, 13 and 15.  Baking will be done on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Anyone who can help with this Ministry, please call Ionia Stemple at 304-629-6844.  To place an order, call Ethel Shorr at 304-629-9941 or the Parish Center at 304-622-8243.  The cost is $12 each and may be picked up at the Parish Center from 9 am to 3 pm on the dates listed.  Pita Pitas will also be sold at all Masses December 2-3, December 9-10 and December 16-17.  All proceeds will go to help with the Church renovation.

The Men’s Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be held on January 2 at 6 pm in the Parish Center.  All men are welcome!  

Please join us in praying the Rosary to Our Lady of Fatima on Wednesday, December 13 at Noon at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 334 East Pike St., Clarksburg.

The Mustard Seed – Extra volunteers and donations have greatly blessed Mustard Seed.  Immaculate Conception’s 80 Thanksgiving food boxes, plus the several free community dinners, meant less families (about 10%) requesting our food help in November.

Notre Dame students are actively sorting/cleaning our year-round toy donations.  They’re great Santa’s helpers.  Big thanks to the Knights of Columbus for the eight cases of children’s coats.  The needs of fractured families is great.

Special needs include: warm clothing for men, pasta, sauce, soup, crackers and cereal. Other items needed are: cleaning supplies, personal care items (toothpaste, soap and shampoo), towels, blankets, bed sheets and dishes. The Mustard Seed continues to be open on Monday, Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays from 11 am to 3 pm.  All donations are appreciated.  To volunteer or schedule donations contact Dolores at 304-624-6077. 

Safe Environment (Virtus) Compliance - background checks are required every three years for all employees and volunteers. You will receive a phone call/email if you need to complete a new background check.  Any new volunteer should contact Anita to obtain information on how to begin the process.  No one is permitted to volunteer without first completing a background check and the other two components of the safe environment process.  Please contact Anita Petrella, IC Safe Environment Coordinator, at 304-481-3222 or ampetrella@yahoo.com with any questions.

Here is link to the Faith in WV weekly bulletin from the Diocese: https://faithinwv.org/download/december-10-2023/?wpdmdl=1499&refresh=657363b2074cd1702060978

Here is the ZOOM link for the Knights of Columbus family rosary on Sunday evenings at 7pm:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86432796077?pwd=QnhoNWJLQU5SZEhsWUdpQjBaV1dpdz09

The 4th Degree K of C Our Lady of Peace Council #1184 is again sponsoring Wreaths Across America at Holy Cross Cemetery. Our goal for 2023 is to purchase and lay a wreath for 937 known veterans interred. Sponsoring a live wreath costs $17. For every two (2) wreaths purchased for $34, we receive one (1) free wreath. The laying of wreaths will be held on Friday Dec. 15. Saturday, Dec. 16, a ceremony will be held at noon to honor the eight branches of the US Military. To sponsor a wreath, go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/WV0103 or send a check payable to Wreath Across America to Anthony Ovies at 434 Jacobs Road, Mount Clare, WV 26408. For additional information, contact Anthony at 304-622-3833.

FORMED – Visit formed.org/signup; enter our parish zip or name; enter your name and email; enjoy and share with others in our local community!  After you sign up, download the free FORMED app from App Store or Google Play.