January, 2017

WELCOME TO IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH IN MAPLEWOOD, MISSOURI!

Please join us for daily Mass Monday through Friday at 8:00 a.m., weekend Mass on Saturday at 4:00 p.m., and Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

Everyone is Welcome!  We have a seat for you.

Men’s Prayer Group Time Change:  The Men’s Prayer Group is now meeting on the first and third Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the rectory.

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Invitation to Divorced and Separated Catholics 

The holidays can be difficult for divorced and separated families.  Make your healing a priority in the new year by attending the Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide.  Whether you’re in the courts now or divorced for many years, you CAN find hope and healing. The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide is a new 12-week DVD program featuring Catholic experts, and lay men and women on the journey to healing.  Topics include denial, anger, grief, guilt, forgiveness, money, the kids, the ex-spouse, spirituality, annulment and much more.  Immaculate Conception is hosting the program which began on January 19, 2017.  Participants may enroll until February 2nd.  Contact Kathleen or Paul at icmaplewood@gmail.com for more information or by calling 644-6805.

Fish Fry is coming!!!  Fish Fry begins the Friday after Lent, March 3rd.

 

Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Information
Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward in order to receive pastoral assistance.  Reports of abuse may be made to any Pastor or to:  
Deacon Phil Hengen, Director
Office of Child & Youth Protection
314-792-7704
phengen@archstl.org

Missouri Department of Social Services
Children’s Division Hotline Reporting Number:
1-800-392-3738

ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM

The Safe Environment Program requires all adult employees and volunteers with a likelihood of working with or near children or youth on a regular basis to comply with the following:

1.  Complete a state criminal record and child abuse or neglect check.
2.  Sign the acknowledgement page of the Code of Ethical Conduct.
3.  Attend the Protecting God’s Children seminar.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Eva May at icmaplewood@gmail.com or call the rectory at 314-645-3307.  You may also contact the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@archstl.org or call 314-792-7540.

Protecting God’s Children Workshop Schedule
http://virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theOrgID=14498&theme=0

Worker Registration

Code of Ethical Conduct for Employees Clergy and Volunteers