Infant of Prague
Catholic Church & School
Mailing Address: 205 Chaney Ave. Jacksonville, NC 28540
News / Events / Announcements
Holy Land
Carvings
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Weekend of Sept. 24 & 25
Hand carved olive wood religious items on sale
Items include: Nativity Scene, Crucifixes, Rosaries, Statues, Picture of the Last Supper, & more
A self-help project that will enable Christians in the Holy Land to stay in their homeland and not have to leave in search of work.
Volunteers Needed
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We are in great need of volunteers to operate the cameras for
the 10:30AM mass
Prior experience not necessary
The only thing required is a desire to help and a willingness to learn.
We will train and coach.
It is also an opportunity to earn service hours!
If interested, please contact the Parish Office
910-347-4196
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
Meets the 4th Friday of each month
6PM - Parish Hall
More info:
Shay
Life Chain
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Sunday
Oct. 2, 2022
2-4PM
in front of Jacksonville Mall
Each year, Life Chains form in cities nationwide to make a public, prayerful, peaceful stand for Life.
Please join us!
Info:
Contact Shay DeCandia
Sacramental Prep
Classes
Beginning
Sunday
September, 11, 2022
Parish Hall Library
after the 10:30AM mass
If you are a Baptized Catholic 16 years of age and older desiring to complete your Sacraments please contact us for information and classes
Questions or More Info:
Zarah Davis 910-389-9551
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
The Food Pantry is in need of the following non-perishable items:
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Flour
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Sugar
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Cooking oil
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Grits
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Applesauce
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Canned beans
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Hamburger "helper"
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Tuna "helper"
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Chicken "helper"
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Canned ham
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Ravioli
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Cornbread mix
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Pork & beans
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Flavored rice & pasta dishes
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Spaghetti & pasta
Gift cards to local grocery stores like Aldi's, Walmart, Food Lion, and Piggly Wiggly help us provide perishable items like milk and bread.
Paper grocery bags and empty egg cartons are always needed.
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
Baby Bottle Blessings in a Bottle
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Starting
Saturday, Sept. 10
until the end of the month
Please return the filled bottles by November 5
Monies collected will be used to support the Onslow Pregnancy Resource Center.
Questions:
Contact Shay DeCandia
Catholic Faith Enrichment
Second Monday
of each month
6:45-7:45PM
May through October 2022
Parish Library adjacent to the Parish Hall
Find answers to your questions
about our faith
All are welcome!
If you have any questions please email Susan Gasperson
910-540-7112
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
Blessing of the Animals
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Tuesday
October 4, 2022
3:15PM
Please make sure your pets are under complete control, as we expect the gathering to be boisterous.
See you there!
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