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As always, you can stay always stay up to date beyond this weekly update by reading our website, our bulletin, and our social media pages which are listed at the bottom of this message.

This weekend is the Presentation of the Lord.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, February 6th at 12:30 p.m. in the Faith Sharing/Harvester Rooms. After taking care of the business portion of the meeting, discussing the Prison Ministry Book Drive and a short refreshment break, Ryan Angelus, from the Plainfield Fire Department will be sharing Five Fire Safety Tips.

Come to an inquiry meeting and tell us your story.

On Thursday, February 6^th, from 7 PM to 8 PM, we have an inquiry meeting for folks interested in joining the Catholic Church or completing their Sacraments (Confirmation and Eucharist). These informal meetings are with a team of parishioners trained to listen to your story, field your questions, and orient you to the process of becoming Catholic or completing your sacraments.

Get our parish app now and you’ll be kept up to date on events, and even set yourself prayer and confession reminders! Going forward, you can even find our bulletin on the app. Download it from the Store today and search for SMIP!

FORMED.org is a premier on-line platform filled with over 4,000 Catholic studies, movies, cartoons, audio dramas, ebooks, and talks – and it’s FREE for every parishioner.

Monday, February 10, 3:00 PM-7:30 PM – Location: Cana Hall

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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul supports needy families at St. Mary Immaculate parish and Plainfield School District 202 with utilities, medical bills, clothing and other needs. We rely solely on the generosity of parishioners like you. Please prayerfully consider contributing weekly or monthly to SVdP at smip.org/svdp or via your quarterly SVdP envelopes. Thank you in advance for your consideration and prayers.

For more information about St. Vincent de Paul, please contact Robert Hoerdeman at hoerdjr@gmail.com

Women’s Winter Bible Study 2025: “Passionate Discipleship”

Women of St. Mary’s: Experience the Joy of Scripture and Fellowship!

Have you ever longed to explore scripture in a way that speaks directly to your life today? Now’s your chance! Join us for a transformative journey of Bible study and fellowship—a meaningful time to connect with other women and grow in faith.

Is it time to bring your civil marriage into the Church? God has designed your marriage to make you holy. The convalidation process at SMI begins Sunday, February 16^th.

Grow closer to God than you’ve ever been before! Join Fr. James and the Unbound Joliet Team for a life-changing retreat hosted here at St. Mary’s. You’re not going to want to miss this opportunity to experience the deepened peace, joy, and freedom that God has in store for you!

Please check your email and/or mailbox for the 2024 Parish Contribution totals for income tax reporting. Parishioners contributing over $200 were sent an email if we have one on our records, or a physical letter. If you have not yet received this information, please check your spam folder or contact the parish office with a current email address and we can resend.

Thank you for your generous support of our parish.

Plan ahead as Ash Wednesday is March 5th and Easter Sunday April 20th. If you were planning on sending monies to The American Red Cross, various Go Fund Me pages or other organizations aiding the wildfire victims, consider putting that donation into our pool of funds going to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

In your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters.

In this life you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil and bid them eternal rest.

The old order has passed away: welcome them into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain, but fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.

Amen

Juan Miranda
Wendell Benzon
Yolanda Gutierrez
Narlene Korta

St. Mary Immaculate Parish • 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL • 815-436-2651