…and invest in the future success of students in Our Catholic Schools! Anyone can make a gift, regardless of your household income. If you have earned income in the state of Ohio, you qualify for this credit. FIVE Steps to Making An Impact Visit Emmaus Road Scholarship to make a secure gift or mail us a check! Designate Immaculate Conception (Columbus, OH) Save the official tax receipt mailed to you- you’ll need it come tax time! Enter your donation on line 15 of the Ohio IT 1040 Schedule of Credits Watch your Ohio tax liability melt away dollar-for-dollar and potentially increase your refund!

The Brian Muha Foundation   The Brian Muha Foundation/The Run The Race Club has been present since the year 2000, providing exceptional enrichment and leadership development opportunities to young people in Columbus, Cleveland and Steubenville, Ohio. We give love and hope to children and young people through relationships with dedicated volunteers, mentors and tutors who offer opportunities and activities that allow them to grow academically, physically, spiritually and emotionally. We see the beautiful value and dignity in each and every child and we have made it our mission to help them run the race of life and change the world. This foundation was started after Brian Muha, St. Paul and St. Charles graduate, attended Franciscan University in Steubenville for his freshman year before being killed in a random break-in and assault. His kind and charitable spirit lives on in his family and friends who are now committed to helping others in his name. https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/e9a5693d-41d7-48ad-b0c0-01b32aea2a85

Memorial Christmas Flowers This year, we will continue to decorate our church and sanctuary with flowers in memory of our deceased loved ones. If you would like to contribute to our Christmas Poinsettias, you may do so by completing this order form: giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/fa5ae181-c4b6-4d15-97fd-7e23f21d3224 Or, you may also drop off a printed order form with donation at the Parish Office. Your $10.00 donation will not only honor someone special in your life, but it will enhance the beauty of our worship space during the Christmas season. IN ORDER TO PUBLISH THESE NAMES IN THE CHRISTMAS BULLETIN, NAMES AND DONATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 2024.

Prepare your heart and home for the birth of our Lord! Advent wreaths and candles are available for purchase. Please order online by November 21. Order at the link below: giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/9947a2f1-62b2-42f6-879e-44c5cd7a0783 Once you place your order, it will be available for pick up in: Gathering space Saturday 11/23 5:00 – 5:30 PM Gathering space Sunday 11/24 9:30 -10:00 AM or Noon – 12:30 PM School Lobby Monday and Tuesday 11/25 and 11/26 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM  

“Encountering the Sacred Heart of Jesus So You Can Claim the Promises in Your Life” Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024 Time: Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. and the retreat will conclude at 1:00 p.m. Register at: bit.ly/IC-Womens-Retreat Join us at IC for our Fall Women’s Retreat Day! We will hear from guest speaker, Emily Jaminet, on the theme, “Encountering the Sacred Heart of Jesus So You Can Claim the Promises in Your Life.” Her talks will cover: Encountering Personal Renewal Through the Heart of Jesus! Holy Habits & the Sacred Heart – Ways to Build Stronger More Loving Relationships Friendship with Christ and others! Embracing Your Season in Life Questions? Contact: marivera@iccols.org Emily Jaminet is a Catholic author, speaker, podcaster, and mother of seven. As the National Executive Director of WelcomeHisHeart.com, she is dedicated to helping Catholics encounter Christ’s love. Emily co-authored the award-winning “Divine Mercy for Moms” and several other Catholic bestsellers. She contributes to St. Gabriel Radio, Relevant Radio, Spirit Catholic Radio, and CatholicMom.com. Emily lives in Columbus, OH, with her family and attends St. Andrew parish. Find her at: emilyjaminet.com.  

Fall Book Study – “When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God” by Dr. Edward Sri You know that prayer is important but still find it challenging. Perhaps it’s hard to find time, or you’re unsure what to do when you pray. Or maybe you feel discouraged by your weaknesses and your inability to overcome them. If you have any of these feelings, you are not alone. Many of the saints struggled in prayer. They were like us. But each time they fell, they got up again and learned to rely more on God’s grace. What God did in the lives of countless saints, he wants to do in the lives of ordinary people like us. And that’s what this study is about: the journey of prayer God wants to take us on. Join us for “When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God” at IC. We will have two study sessions: Mondays at 7 p.m. From September 9 – October 21 Tuesdays at 10 a.m. From September 10 – October 22 * To register & order your study book, please email: marivera@iccols.org