Four confirmands and their families braved the February snowstorm to celebrate Confirmation on Sunday, February 10 at the St. Paul Cathedral. Archbishop Hebda presided over the beautiful Confirmation Mass. Congratulations and God Bless the newly confirmed members of our parish family:
Joseph Daniel Cienciwa
Olivia Helen Gergen
Alexis Ann Gramley
Adam Michael Malecha
Below is a picture, taken together with confirmands from St. Nicholas Church in Elko.
Please join us for our annual Parish Family Bingo on Sunday, January 27! Bring the whole family for a Sunday afternoon of fun, food and prizes. Invite your family and neighbors – everyone is welcome!
Bingo will be held in the Crusader Civic Center.
Lunch is available for purchase starting at 11am.
Bingo games start at 12:00pm. Play bingo all afternoon for a cover charge of $3.00. Extra cards are available for $0.50 each.
Sponsored by the IC-CCW.
Please enjoy the pictures below, taken from last year’s Bingo (2018):
Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us on October 7! Fr. VanDenBroeke was installed at the 10am Mass. Afterwards, we enjoyed a wonderful pork and dumpling dinner in the Civic Center. Apple Cider pressing began after dinner was over. Apples were generously donated and everyone enjoyed their turn at the press. Samples were fresh and delicious!
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2018 Parish Bazaar! We had many, many wonderful people helping to make the day both fun and successful. Thank you also to our very generous donors!
Please enjoy a few pictures from the day:
Please join us for our annual Parish Bazaar! 
Many fun activities, including:
Food Stands open at 11am. Serving:
Masses: Saturday 5pm; Sunday 8am & 10am
Entertainment Featuring:
We are hosting a packaging event for Food for Kidz – this is our 5th year!
We hope you are able to come! When you do, please bring your cash/check donation with you to cover the cost of food. If you are unable to come, please mail your tax-deductible donation to:
Food for Kidz
c/o Immaculate Conception Parish
116 Alabama St. SE
Lonsdale, MN 55046
Checks can be made payable to Food for Kidz
The mission of Food for Kidz is to package and distribute nutritious meals to hungry children and their families where crisis has struck and there is an immediate need. People like you, coming together with friends and family to package food, donate money and offer compassion MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Change has to start somewhere, and it’s often with the simplicity of a meal.
Please see the flyer for more details and pass on the word!
Father VanDenBroeke will be in Guatemala March 1-11. Follow along with their adventures at msunewman2018.wordpress.com
Please join us for our annual Parish Family Bingo on Sunday, January 21! Bring the whole family for a Sunday afternoon of fun, food and prizes. Invite your family and neighbors – everyone is welcome!
Bingo will be held in the Crusader Civic Center.
11:00am – lunch is available for purchase
Bingo games start at 12:00pm. Play bingo all afternoon for a cover charge of $3.00. Extra cards are available for $0.50 each.
Sponsored by the IC-CCW.
Following is the schedule for special Advent Penance Services, and special Masses for Christmas and New Year’s. For the full Mass schedule, including regular weekend masses, daily masses and memorials, please visit our Mass Schedule page at churchoftheimmaculateconception.net/mass-schedule/
Monday, December 18
7:00pm – Penance Service at Most Holy Trinity, Veseli
Tuesday, December 19
7:00pm – Penance Service (here at Immaculate Conception)
Wednesday, December 20
7:00pm – Penance Service at St. Nicholas, New Market
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Sunday, December 24
4:00pm – Christmas Eve
9:30pm – Czech & English Christmas Carols
10:00pm – Christmas Eve
Monday, December 25
9:00am – Christmas Day
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Sunday, December 31
4:00pm – Vigil Mass, The Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
Monday, January 1
9:00am – The Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Friday, December 8, we were pleased to welcome Archbishop Hebda to our church! The feast of the Immaculate Conception is our Parish’s Feast Day.
Archbishop Hebda presided at Mass, with Father VanDenBroeke. After Mass, parish families and friends were invited to the Civic Center for coffee and goodies. Archbishop Hebda partook in the festivities, enjoying the treats and fellowship.
Please enjoy the pictures from this very special event!
