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 Fr. Terry is available for Confession following all of the Mass times. Please make your request before Mass if you wish to attend confession.  You may also call to schedule an appointment.   

Parish Family Canoe Trip Rescheduled for August 1st

Come canoe with us on the Blue River! We are planning a half day 2-4 hour Canoe Trip followed by a cookout on Sunday, August 1st at Cave Country Canoes in Milltown, Indiana.  We will leave at 12:00 noon from IC church parking lot and should return by 8:30pm. Due to current COVID regulations, each family is recommended to drive separately. Cost is $15 per person for canoe and $22 for kayak which includes kayak/canoe rental and cookout.  If river conditions and water levels allow, 1 child under 12 years old may ride in the middle of canoe free. Please contact Nicole at the church office, Jill or Fr. Terry to sign up. We ask that everyone signup so appropriate forms, waivers and trip info can be sent to you.  

COVID-19 Changes for Mass
An excerpt from Bishop Medley's letter.  You may read the entire letter on the Diocesan website. 

The following will take effect on June 11, 2021. All except the general obligation may be implemented at the pastor’s discretion. In six weeks, these practices will be reviewed to ensure that the safety of all is being maintained. If the virus begins to spread in parishes before then, steps will be taken to implement greater safety measures once again.

• The general obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is to be reinstated on the weekend of June 12-13, 2021. Again, those who are ill, have significant health risk factors, care for someone who is immuno-compromised or ill, as well as those who have significant fear or anxiety of contracting the coronavirus in a large group of persons are not obliged (CCC 2181).
• Per Kentucky State guidelines, masks are not required for anyone (including those who are unvaccinated), except by personal choice.
• Physical distancing is not required for anyone (including for those who are unvaccinated), except by personal choice.
• Holy water fonts and baptismal fonts may be filled and used by the faithful, but should be cleaned regularly.
• It is recommended that the Sign of Peace is offered without physical touch for now.
• The Precious Blood is not to be distributed to the faithful until further notice.
• At this time, receiving Communion in the hand remains the safest way to ensure that the virus is not being spread from one Communicant to the next. It is strongly recommended, therefore, that Communion in the hand remain as the preferred method for distribution. However, Communion may be received on the tongue at the pastor’s discretion, provided that the minister’s hands are sanitized before and after. One or more of the following safety measures are to be in place:
  • A server may stand ready with hand sanitizer for the minister to use before and after giving Communion to each person who receives on the tongue.
  • A server may stand ready with a bowl of soapy water and a towel for the minister to use before and after giving Communion to each person who receives on the tongue.
  • Those wishing to receive Communion on the tongue may be asked to receive Communion last.
  • Note: It may be helpful to remind the faithful how to receive Communion on the tongue in a way that is least likely to result in the minister touching the tongue. Consider something along these lines: Open your mouth, extend your tongue, and hold still. Please do not move your neck, head, tongue, mouth or body. Do not move until the minister has placed the Host on your tongue and removed his or her hand.

I am profoundly grateful to our pastors and all of the faithful for their flexibility, fidelity and great generosity in support of the mission of the Church throughout this unprecedented time. As we reflect on our Lord’s goodness and mercy in the midst of the sacrifices made during the coronavirus pandemic, we ask St. Joseph to intercede for us, that through his fatherly protection and care, we may experience a renewal of faith in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Sincerely in Christ,

RCIA  is the process by which adults are prepared to enter into the Catholic Faith. This process is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith. You do not have to join the Church to attend these sessions and there is absolutely no pressure to commit. If you know of anyone who may be interested or who may have questions about our faith, please contact Fr. Terry at 270-860-0924.  Our first Inqury session begins Saturday September 12th at 10:00am at Immaculate Conception Parish Office.  Come and inquire about the Catholic Faith!