Thank You... ...for visiting us at Immaculate Conception. This website contains information about our numerous ministries and outreach programs, and many photographs of the beautiful surroundings of the church and its people. As you explore our site, please know you are always welcome.

CONGRATULATIONS FATHER ZACHARY! With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, we joyfully announce the ordination of Rev. Zachary Coulter to the priesthood through the power of the Holy Spirit and the imposition of hands by the Most Reverend Bishop George Murry on Saturday, June 17 at St. Columba Cathedral.  

A slide show is available on the "About IC" Photo Album page. Congratulations, Father Zachary.

SEEKING CHAIRPERSONS FOR PARISH COUNCIL We are currently seeking chairpersons for the Worship, Education, Outreach, Activities, and Finance committees on Parish Council. Please prayerfully consider offering your service and expressing an interest in being considered to sit on the parish council. The council meets every other month and the chairpersons would have a 4-year term being responsible for reporting activities of the ministries under their committee to council. If interested, please complete the small form found at the entrances of the church and turn it into the parish office or through the Sunday collection basket as soon as possible.

RCIA: AN INVITATION TO JOIN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Each year the Catholic Church welcomes new members through a process known as the RCIA or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Through this process interested men and women come to know the presence of God in their lives. The RCIA process also allows our parish community to welcome new "family members." During the weeks of instruction and preparation the parish family supports their entry into the Church, prays for them, and helps them understand Catholic prayer, worship, beliefs and activities.

SUMMER ADULT EDUCATION AT ST. PATRICK June 26- July 31 - Six Week Session on Prayer (Morning at 9:15am & Evening at 7:00pm)

All meetings are in the Captain Cabin. Please contact Sister Rose Anne Krantz at 330-673-5849 for more information.

Trunk - n - Treasure Sale Outdoor Flea marketFill your car or truck! Sponsored by: Immaculate Conception Council 1417 of the Knights of Columbus and Chestnut Grove Arts District - Ravenna.

June 24, 2017, 9:00am to 2:00pm. Event will be held rain or shine.
Immaculate Conception School Parking, Lot, 225 S. Sycamore St., Ravenna, OH 44266.

Limited Spaces Available: $15.00 each or 2 for $25.00 in advance,
$20.00 each or 2 for $30.00 day of sale(if available).
Pre-registration ends June 17, 2017.  

Tables, chairs and canopies provided by seller. Rentals not available. For information please call Mike Reder @ 330-297-0113.

For registration info and address, see the May 28 bulletin.

IC PARISH PICNIC & SILENT RAFFLE Our 2017 Parish Picnic & Silent Raffle will be on Saturday, August 5th following the 4:00pm Mass. Information and tickets will be mailed out. If you are in need of additional tickets, please stop by the parish office during normal office hours. The parish will provide chicken, rolls and butter, beverages and place settings. We are asking each family to bring something to share. Families with the last names beginning with the letter AN: Dessert and O-Z: Side Dish. Once again this year we will have a caricature artist to draw you for free as well as live entertainment. This is a wonderful time to connect with your fellow parishioners. If you haven't attended in the past couple of years, the picnic has gotten popular with good food, socializing and entertainment. Please R.S.V.P.

ENROLLMENT IN ST. PATRICK SCHOOL If any of our parents are considering enrolling their child(ren) in St. Patrick School for the 2017-2018 academic year and seeking tuition subsidy we ask a parent/guardian to contact our parish office (330-296-6434) to receive confirmation of active parishioner status. Families must be registered in the parish and maintain an active status. Children attending Catholic school from our parish must also be baptized and practicing the faith along with their family.

ST. AMBROSE CHICKEN DINNER FESTIVAL Saturday, June 24 1:00-8:00pm and Sunday, June 25 11:00am-7:00pm. Adults: $10.00, Child: $6.00. Carryout available. Delicious chicken dinners, Chinese auction, games of chance for adults, children's games, raffles, and bingo.

Cemetery RegulationsWe are now in the "growing season" at St. Mary Cemetery. If you are involved in maintaining graves, please review the maintenance regulations on our St. Mary Cemetery page and communicate them with your family members or care takers.

First Annual IC Parish Festival - SAVE THE DATEFriday & Saturday, Aug. 18 (5pm-11pm) & Aug. 19 (10am-11pm), 2017. Corporate sponsorships available. Full event schedule and more info at www.icparishfestival.com. For a one-page flyer, click here. Those wishing to volunteer, please call the parish office at (330) 296-6434 and ask for Jim Antal.

PARISH FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS: Starting the weekend of July 1st, the Parish Festival Committee will be on hand after each Mass to answer any questions and to sign up volunteers for this summer's festival. Many are needed at various times.

CELEBRATE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY WITH BISHOP MURRY! On July 4, Bishop George V. Murry, SJ will preach the homily at a Holy Hour taking place at 6:45 pm at St. Columba Cathedral (154 W. Wood St., Youngstown) in observation of the annual Fortnight for Freedom. All are invited to pray for our nation and join in a "Fireworks Extravaganza" on the front porch of the Cathedral which includes a free cook-out followed by fireworks over the city of Youngstown. Donations accepted. Bring lawn chairs and soft drinks. RSVP's are necessary: 330-744-8451 ext. 271.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Immaculate Conception is seeking volunteers to take Holy Communion to UH Hospital in Ravenna. If you are interested in participating in this rewarding ministry, please call Anne at 330-283-9594. Those who are not already commissioned as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist will be trained in the appropriate handling of the Eucharist.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AVAILABLE There are volunteers available for this service. If you are interested, please call Karen at 330-296-4685 or Dorothy at 330-296-4191. This is for Parish events ONLY, Masses, confession, spaghetti dinners, rosary, or other church related activities.

BAPTISM PREPARATION Parents anticipating the baptism of their children are required to attend a preparation class prior to celebration of the sacrament. This session includes video instruction, discussion, Q & A, and a walk-thru of the rite of Baptism. Godparents also welcome. Please contact Eileen Edwards at 330-296-6434 for more information and to register for the class.

ARE YOU REGISTERED? To avoid problems and misunderstandings, especially when planning baptisms, marriages, etc., be sure that you are registered and active at IC. Attending Mass at Immaculate Conception does not automatically mean you are registered. Each family member, 21 years of age or older, should be registered separately. Please contact Eileen Edwards at the parish office (330-296-6434).