Immaculate Conception Parish -

Pat Smyth; Gabriel Harris; Makayla Munro; Chris & Anne McEwen; Matthew Heemskerk; Lorraine Cameron; Mike Krueger; Slavi Scurek; Elizabeth Ellis; Barbara Maxwell; Jennifer Rodrigues; Mary Anne Miller; Harry Wing; Ted Malone; Ron Chabot; Jolena Cindrich Bartesko; Justin Robert; Mary Healy; Savio Nazareth; Gina Chiu & Michel Maillochon.

If you have a relative in the hospital or at home who is sick, please let the rectory know so that we may visit them.

PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD

Carmelo Borg & Kazira Mughenderwa.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Meeting on Wednesday, March 10at 7:30pm, in the Education Centre.
Thank you to all volunteers from Council #4767 & #12118 for your help last Saturday.

SERRA CLUB - VOCATION ARM OF THE CHURCH

Meeting on Thursday, March 11 beginning with Mass at 7:30pm, then into Mtg. Room #1.

IC YOUNG ADULT FAITH ON TAP

Faith on Tap is back! An evening of talks and discussion in a casual setting, for those aged 19 and up. Our next events are March 9^th and 22^nd at the Delta Lion Pub & Bistro (11186 – 84 Avenue Delta). Our topic is “Stewardship: Living the Kingdom of Heaven Today”.

IC YOUTH MINISTRY

NEXT SUNDAY, March 14, after the 4:00pm Mass: “Praise & Worship” - Join us for praise & worship music after Mass. This is open to all ages!

Senior Youth (Gr. 8-12)

Sun. March 7, 7pm-9pm (Youth Room): “Movie Night” Bring a friend and a snack to share. We’ll be watching “Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian”.

Junior Youth (Gr. 6&7)

Fri., March 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm (Youth Room):

“The Colour of Your Cross” Bring a friend & $2 for this event (for supplies)! Show your true colours and share something about yourself during this season of Lent. We’ll be painting, so please wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.

For more info., call Faye McCreedy at 604.785.6729 or e-mail: icyouthmin@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: IC Youth Ministry.

ST. MARTIN’S GUILD – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The main responsibility of the committee for St. Martin’s Guild is to work with the people of our neighbourhood who ask for food. The committee members (usually in pairs) will visit and drop off food for needy people – after having been notified by the Parish office. We meet several times a year to review our work and we also oversee the preparations of the 40+ hampers for Christmas. Are you available (especially weekdays) and would this apostolic work be for you?! Please call the office as we need a few more people.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL

Applications are now being accepted for Immaculate Conception School for September 2010. Applications for Full School Day Kindergarten and available spaces in other grades for the next school year are now being accepted. You may download application forms from the school website at www.icdelta.com. For more info. about the application process or about our school’s programs, please contact the school office at 604.596.6116.

MAKING FAITH A PART OF YOUR DAILY LIFE

Want to know what the Church says about living your faith in the circumstances of daily life? Want some tips on how to do this? Then come to one or both of the presentations on faith, being offered in our parish this March in the Gathering Area. Each presentation will be offered twice – once on Thursday night following the evening Mass and once on Saturday morning. These sessions are free; no registration necessary – just come!

· Faith in the Work Place Presentation

Thursday, March 11 – 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Saturday, March 13 – 9:30am – 11:00am

· Faith in the Home Presentation

Thursday, March 25 – 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Saturday, March 27 – 9:30am – 11:00am

ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC SINGLES CLUB DANCE

Attend a St. Patrick’s Dance – Sat. March 20 at the Sunrise Community Hall, 1950 Windermere St. Van. Music by “Night Moves”. Doors open: 7:30pm. Members: $12; non-members: $15. Call Lina at 604.433.0055.

RETREAT AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY

March 12 at 7:30pm to March 14, 1:30pm, with Fr. Bob Mitchell, OFM, who will speak on “A Crucible of love”. Cost: $175 per person. Call Catherine 604.266.8273 or Barb 604.929.5353 for information or to register.

GREAT JOBS WITH THE ARCHDIOCESE

The Archdiocese of Vancouver is currently seeking qualified applicants for Web & Database Adminstrator, Director of Development, Head Chef, and Secretary. Find all of the details online at www.rcav.org/employment.

FALL & INJURY PREVENTION MOBILE CLINIC

Fraser Health’s Fall Prevention & Injury Initiative is providing a free mobility clinic on March 26^th from 9:00am – 4:00pm. Individualized assessment and appropriate interventions will be provided by 4 health professionals including a Nurse, Kinesiologist, Pharmacist and a Physiotherapist.

For more info., call Sepia at 604.587.7850 ext. 4846.

COLUMBUS LODGE

Columbus Lodge, a home for seniors 55 & over, currently has 8 vacancies for rent. Located at 8850 118A Street, Delta, it is within walking distance of IC Parish, Kennedy Seniors Centre & Kennedy Shopping Centre. Rent from $1,200 per month, includes meals, heat & hydro. For more info., call Columbus Charities; Peter at 604.760.9442.

RETROUVAILLE – MARRIAGE RETREAT

Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. For confidential information, or to register, beginning with a weekend on April 30, 2010, email 1009@retrouvaille.org or call 604.530.6710 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

LAY APOSTLES

Please join us at 7:30pm in Meeting room #4 on Thursday, March 11, to recite the rosary & discuss Jesus’ monthly message. Our first DVD presentation will reveal what it is like to be unaware of other dimensions & in the second, Dr. Mark Miravalle will discuss the role of the apostolate in the church. From Jesus’ February message (posted in the foyer): “Are you learning to separate My voice from the voices of the world?”

PRISON MINISTRY – THANK YOU

Catholic Charities Justice Services Prison Ministry would like to thank Fr. Gary & the parishioners of I.C. for the opportunity to speak at Mass this past Sunday. We have been blessed with many volunteers who came forward to offer their time & guidance to the inmates and their families. The Holy Spirit working through our volunteers heals & restores our communities.

Yours in Christ, Maureen Donegan – 604.791.1864, email: maureendonegan@shaw.ca.

3 DAY LENTEN PILGRIMAGE

Come, join us on a 3-Day Lenten Pilgrimage to the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother in Portland, Oregon on March 20, 21 & 22. The price is $278.00. Accompanying Chaplain is Fr. Jun Reyes. For info. or to make a reservation, contact Sampaguita Travel Bureau at 604.874.9533, email lennieptl@dccnet.com or call 604.594.7296. Seats are limited, first come first served.

PARISH STEWARDSHIP DAY

‘Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response’, Mission talk by Fr. Daniel Mahan, a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, who is Executive Director of the Marian University Center for Catholic Stewardship. Sat., March 13 at Star of the Sea Parish, 2250 – 150 St. South Surrey. Mass at 8:00am; 9:30am – noon Mission Talk; lunch; 1:00pm – 3:00pm Mission Talk. Cost: $40 per person (includes lunch & handouts). Please call 604.531.5739 to register or for info.

RETREAT FOR HEALTH CARE VOLUNTEERS

Archbishop Michael Miller will be leading a retreat on “Spe Salvi”, Pope Benedict’s encyclical on Christian Hope; sponsored by the Catholic Health Association of BC, to be held on April 21^st at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 315 Walker St. Coquitlam, beginning with Mass at 9:00am till noon. This is for volunteers who visit the sick or elderly in health care facilities & in their homes. Cost: $25 per person. Deadline: April 16. Forms available in the church foyer or at www.chabc.bc.ca

REDEEMER PACIFIC COLLEGE

RPC presents Ronda Chervin on “Feminine, Free and Faithful – Masculine, Loving and Faithful” on March 12, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Northwest Bldg., TWU. Tickets: $15 per person; $5 per student. RSVP: Judy at 604.888.7727.