
News / Events / Announcements
2022 Tax Statements

Parishioner needing a Contribution Tax Statement for the Income Tax year 2022 may request a copy by contacting the Parish Office:
or
Please provide your first & last name and your address or envelope number.
Please call before stopping by the Office to pick up a statement.
Financial totals will not be given out over the phone.
Exodus 90 Men's Group

Catholic Monastic Ascetic Spirituality and practices are used to grow in our Catholic Faith.
We need strong men in Christ.
Started Monday, January 9, but it is not too late to start.
Phillip Mooney
Contact Phone: 225-888-5456
Sacramental Prep
Classes

NEXT Sacraments Prep Course will start with Orientation on Sunday, February 26, 2023
If you are interested in the class
OR in becoming sponsors please contact Zarah Davis
Full Info on
Sacramental Prep & Sponsors
Questions or More Info:
Zarah Davis 910-389-9551
Mass Intention Policies

Effective March 1, 2020
In our Catholic Parish, there are many requests for scheduling Mass intentions
IOP Parish has only a certain amount of Mass intention opportunities.
The following policies are being implemented in order to accommodate the numerous requests in a reasonable and fair manner.
Rosary Conference Call

A conference call line has been established for anyone wishing to pray the rosary
The rosary will be prayed every night at 7pm
Anyone who would like to join in is welcome
To join:
Dial 701-802-5275
use the code 8429450#
St. Joseph Carmelite Community

Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites
We are lay people who
are members of the Carmelite Order
Meets the 1st Saturday of the month at
St. Mark's Catholic Church, Wilmington
For more info:
Theresa Bogue
Young Adult Women's Group

We warmly welcome
women of the parish in their 20's & 30's
to join us for fellowship and faith formation
every 2nd Friday of the month 6:30PM Parish Hall Library
Group discussion on scripture or a spiritual text, followed by a social hour with refreshments
We are a loving community of women who seek to deepen our relationship with Christ together and we hope you can join us! Contact: Alice Bloemer
for questions or to be added to our email list/group chat
Catechism in a Year

with Fr. Mike Schmitz
Begins Jan. 1
Following the monumental success of the Bible in a Year podcast, Ascension and Fr. Mike Schmitz are now presenting
The Catechism in a Year podcast
Fr. Schmitz is the Director of the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the diocese, and the author of Made For Love (Ignatius Press, 2018).
Men's Prayer Group

Are you looking for a Catholic Men's Prayer Group? .
Look no further than
Tuesday evenings at IOP
Where: Holy Spirit Classroom of Parish Hall
When: Tuesday evenings at 7 pm
Contact :Doug Nehls
MyParish App

App for catholic life every day
A great mobile app to connect & stay up-to-date with our parish
Text to phone
number 88202, or
download from Apple Store or Google Play
Prayer Chain

We are here to pray for you!
Have prayers said for you and yours
or Be a part of the Prayer Chain ministry
email:
prayerchain.iop@gmail.com
Benedictine Oblates

St. Michael the Archangel Deanery is the local chapter of
Benedictine Oblates of St. Vincent Archabbey
Meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Parish Hall Library at 7PM
More info:
Annemarie
Stephanie - 412-623-9550
Italy Pilgrimage

May 8 - 17, 2023
Fr. Greg Spencer - spiritual leader
Deacon Jim Marapoti - tour leader
Highlights include:
3 nights in Rome, 2 nights in Sorrento & 3 nights in Assisi
Daily Mass
Rome: Papal Audience with the Holy Father, Several major churches/basilica, museums
Sorrento: Amalfi Coast/Pompeii
Assisi: St Francis
Optional 4 day extension, May 17-21
adding Padua, Florence, Siena and Venice
Tour arranged by 206 Tours
Mass Intentions

The 2023 Mass book is currently open
We are booking mass requests for January, February and March 2023.
To schedule your masses please come to the Parish Office during business hours.
Masses are $10 each and payment is due upon scheduling.
BVM Meditation Shrine & Columbaria

Columbaria
The Columbaria has 300 “Niches” for the internment of parishioners and family in three 100-Niche Columbariums; each Niche holds two Urns with Cremains.
BVM Meditation Shrine
The shrine provides a place of prayer and meditation with the Mother of Christ, the Church and our Mother to help us stay reconciled and close to Christ.
To purchase a niche:
Jose Cabrera
Calling IOP School Alumni

A Database is being created for students who attended
Holy Spirit
St. Francis of Assisi
Infant of Prague
If you wish to be included, please go to:
http://ww.iopschool.net/iopcs-alumni.html
Must be at least 18 years of age to participate
IOP
Respect Life Group

New Mom Community

New Mom Community Group Meetings
From Avery and Abby:
The “IOP’s relational ministry for moms in need - New Mom Community Night”
Every Thursday, we gather over dinner for social support as well as a short discussion on a practical subject.
Avery West
Contact email: averywestvss@gmail.com
Come Grow with Us

IOP Catholic Church & School has recently acquired an additional campus that houses a chapel & school building that will allow for the expansion of catholic educational opportunities in grades PreK - 12. This campus is projected to open for school year 2022-23.
IOP's Come Grow with Us campaign will help fund the renovations of the building.
Please visit iopschool.net and click the Come Grow with Us link to learn more or to contribute.
Troops of
St. George

Troop 1941
IOP Catholic Church
A father/guardian & son apostolate following the teachings of the catholic church through outdoor adventure
Fosters an environment for men & boys to grow in virtue while staying true to the teachings of the magesterium of the catholic church
Troop Chaplain - Fr. Vic Gournas
Troop Captain - Brendan O'Boyle
(202) 309-0063
TSGCJNC@gmail.com
Food Pantry

Click below for full list of non-perishable items needed by the Food Pantry
Gift cards to local grocery stores like Aldi's, Walmart, Food Lion, & Piggly Wiggly help us provide perishable items like milk & bread.
Paper grocery bags and empty egg cartons are always needed.
Thank you for your continued support of the Food Pantry!
Rosary Making Group

Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month
9AM
Parish Hall
We make cord and bead rosaries for the missions. Everyone is welcome to attend!
For info:
Theresa Bogue