Our Giving Tree program has seen extraordinary generosity—every tag has been claimed, and all gift spots are now filled. If you picked up a tag, this is your friendly reminder that all gifts are due this Sunday, December 14. See our Giving Tree page for more information. Thank you ICSJ! Because of you, more families will experience the joy, dignity, and hope of Christmas this year.

Our second collection this weekend at all Masses benefits the Retirement Fund for Religious, helping ensure dignified care for elderly women and men who served the Church for decades, often with little or no pay. Your generosity supports their housing, health needs, and daily living assistance. Click here to make your gift.

Thanks to huge number of volunteers, registration for this event is closed! For those who have signed up, please meet Monday evening, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the IC Parish Hall to help wrap presents and write notes for our Giving Tree families. This is a true Family of Families opportunity to bring the gifts of joy and hope to families in need this Christmas season. Thank you to all!

ICSJ School is hosting a festive Breakfast with Santa from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Parish Hall. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, meet and take photos with Santa, make a craft with his elves, sing carols with our choir, and hear a Christmas story from a special guest. Tickets are $100 per family (2 adults and up to 4 kids) and include all activities. Space is limited, so families—especially those with young children or those considering ICSJ School—are encouraged to purchase tickets soon so you don’t miss out. Purchase tickets here.

All children ages 4 through 3rd grade are invited to join the Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 9:30 a.m. Mass at IC Church on Sundays during Advent. ICSJ School teachers will lead short prayer activities during the Liturgy of the Word and return children to their parents following the Prayers of the Faithful

The ICSJ Music Ministry Team invites all children in 1st grade and up to sing in our pre-Mass Christmas concert. Encourage your children to lift their voices and help bring warmth and wonder to the celebration. Rehearsal begins December 10th. Click here for more info and to sign up!

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of over 20% of our parish families, ICSJ has surpassed its $2 million goal for the Generation to Generation campaign — and the momentum is still rising! New gifts continue to come in each week, and now every single dollar pledged stays right here at ICSJ. If you haven’t yet taken part, this is a pivotal moment to add your support. Your contribution today directly strengthens our parish and secures its future for generations to come. Learn more and give here.

If you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting and are interested in making baby blankets/hats for charity, join us on Monday, December 15th from 10am to 1pm at St. Joseph. Come for the whole time or just drop in. Email Kathy at kmust1@yahoo.com with any questions.

The next WWW Book Club is on Friday, January 9th at 3:30 at St. Joseph Parish Center! Our book choice is The Gossip Columnist’s Daughter by Peter Orner, a reflective novel about family, memory, forgiveness, and the quiet grace that can emerge from imperfect relationships. To RSVP or for any questions, please email Colleen at cm.424.svdp@gmail.com or Martha at Martha_60603@yahoo.com.