Immaculate Conception Parish

Click on the following link for the livestream masses at Immaculate Conception:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsDc1NP_PItBX6sVMCDqong?view_as=subscriber   (livestream)

Masses are also available for later viewing on our parish Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/iccatholicchurch/

Regular Weekend Masses:

Saturday:     5:00pm
Sunday:       8:30am and 10:30am

Regular Weekday Masses:

Tuesday:       5:30pm
Wednesday:   7:00am
Thursday:      9:00am (School Mass - Family w/intention may attend)
                     8:45am (when there is no school. Open to public)
Friday:           7:00am

Confessions:

Tuesday:         4:00pm - 5:15pm
Thursday:        6:00pm - 7:30pm

Stations of the Cross:

Each Wednesday of Lent at 5:30pm

Adoration:

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held each Wednesday from 9:00am until Benediction at 1:00pm

Job Opening: Music Director (half-time)

Immaculate Conception Parish is seeking a half-time Music Director with understanding of Catholic liturgy. Position available upon hire.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in music preferred, and basic education with background experience in liturgy.

Responsibilities include: 

• Organizing and selecting music and musicians for three Weekend Masses, Weddings, Funerals, Feast Days, Religious Education Masses and other Liturgical and Sacramental Events.
• Accompanying and/or directing two Adult Choirs, Funeral Choir,
  Family Choir and Youth Choir.
• Maintaining the pool of vocalists and instrumentalists, retaining volunteer choir members and cantors and also securing paid services of accompanists/directors.
• Collaborating with Parish leadership and committees to discuss plans and maintaining communication within church network.
• Operating the sound system, with knowledge of safety procedures; managing the music library, books and hymnal purchases etc.

Sunday choirs do not sing during the summer months, but accompanists and cantors must be scheduled and prepared to lead the music during this time.

Please submit a statement about the purpose of music ministry (max 1 page) and resume to:

Immaculate Conception Parish
Attn: Music Director Position Application
1712 Highland Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Or email: [email protected]

IC Fish Boil "Drive-up" Meals are Underway! 

The next meal is Friday, February 26th!!  
The Carry-Out meals will be distributed at the carport area at the north side of the church. Please drive up for a great fish fry meal to be enjoyed in your own home! Please pass this information to family and friends: February 26th and March 26th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.

BISHOP CALLAHAN'S LENTEN MESSAGE -- Here is Bishop William Callahan's Lenten message for 2021.  Bishop Callahan's Lenten Message 2021

NEW FAITH FORMATION FACEBOOK PAGE IS UP AND RUNNING!

As of November 9, 2020... the Immaculate Conception Faith Formation program now has its own Facebook page. This page was created as another way to get pertinient information about Faith Formation out to parishioners and students, especially in the challenging times we live in.
The link is:     https://www.facebook.com/immaculateconception.faithformation.10
This link will also be put at the bottom of this main webpage along with the Facebook and YouTube information.

THE OBLIGATION FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF HOLY MASS ON SUNDAYS AND ON HOLY DAYS IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO THE PANDEMIC -- Bishop's Letter on Mass Attendance - 11/23/20

Picture Directory Update

Because of Covid, our picture directory delivery is delayed. We do not have a delivery date at this time, but will keep you informed when we get one.

WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS FOR SUNDAY MASSES!
Click Here to sign up!

The Diocesan instruction to open the church is to have teams of volunteers from the "not vulnerable" category (age group of 25-60 years, who are healthy and have no symptoms of Covid 19 or issues related to respiratory health). Here's an invitation to the healthy young people of the Parish to engage in service to the church. We are looking for people to usher and direct people before, during and after Mass. If you are ready, please send an email to [email protected]

Sacramental Ministry

• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held on Wednesdays, starting from 9:00 am till 1:00 pm. People are free to come and pray before the Blessed Sacrament.
• Fr Francis is available for spiritual needs and personal meetings.
• Prayers are offered daily for the well-being of our community.
• Marriage and Funerals are conducted as per the Diocesan Guidelines.

Our Safety Measures

• Church is open for people to come and pray during the day. Social distancing required.
• Hand Sanitizing Dispensers are provided at the entry areas for personal use.
• Entry and Exit doors are restricted.
• Wearing masks is now required inside of church.

Thank you for your generous support of your church during these trying times.

• Drop any donation in the mail slot to the left of the Parish Office outside door.
• Mail in your weekly/monthly offering to:
  1712 Highland Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701
• Send payments through your online banking.
• Sign up for ACH Donation. Please use the link on the website for the ACH Form. Return the form to the Parish Office with a voided check. Please be clear about which week(s) you would like to donate in the month, and when to begin.
• Online giving to Immaculate Conception Parish is now available. Use the link below to make a one-time or recurring donation with your credit or debit card. These donations can stop at any time. https://diolc.org/immaculate-conception-eau-claire/

From the IC Parish Emergency Response Team

We are grateful for our parish donors who have generously given money to support the team's efforts. Some of the funds have been converted into SCRIP Cards (gas, food, pharmacy) which financially benefits BOTH our Parish, and RCS. We have been able to assist several Parish and RCS families experiencing difficulties at this time and remain in operation to assist many more individuals and families that may experience financial stress or food insecurity in the coming months. Thank you to the team of volunteers and those Parish Members who have donated.

If you are in need of help/support, contact :

Dan Leibham (715-225-4532): email [email protected];
Patty Usher (715-563-5368): email: [email protected]

If you are in need of help with groceries or errands, or are interested in having someone call and check on you or to chat with, call numbers listed above or send email.

FORMED.ORG

Log on to FORMED.ORG today. See what this great resource has to offer you and your family!
Go to ic-ecwi.formed.org to create your personal account, then use code 3R7T8Y for access.

Updated 2/23/2021

11:45am

75 Years as a Parish!

The Jubilee Year concluding ceremony has been postponed to an unannounced future date due to the current restrictions related to Covid-19.

We shall eagerly await to set a new date and celebrate it as a Parish Family!