Infant of Prague Catholic Church

Compassion | Honesty | Reverence | Integrity | Service | Trust

Seminarian Drew Navarro leading a station at VBS during the summer of 2023.

Thank You, Seminarian Drew!

Seminarian Drew Navarro completed his year of pastoral formation at the end of July.

We wish to thank you for being a part of our parish and our families! From the RCIA team to Youth Ministry, the Young Adult Ministry group to the Altar Servers, in our parish and our school, your presence and contribution to the IOP family have been deeply appreciated. Thank you, Drew!

Please continue to pray for Seminarian Drew as he continues his priestly formation. For those wishing to send their well wishes, his mailing address is:

Seminarian Drew Navarro

St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary

10701 S. Military Trail

Boynton Beach, FL 33436

Summer Camp Success!

Summer Camp at IOP was a great success! Our campers were treated to fun summer games, crafts, activities, field trips, and special visits from friends at the Library, Fire Station, and Police Department--including Mumble the Police Dog! We look forward to Summer Camp 2025!

Vacation Bible School

July 29-Aug 2

This year, 140 of our kids enjoyed a week of VBS at IOP where they played, danced, sang, and learned that God loves them and is always near.

Thank you to our amazing adult and youth volunteers for working together to pull off another great VBS!

Event Cancelled

We regret to announce that the Bluegrass, Bachata, and Bar-B-Que event has been canceled. Thank you to those volunteers who were ready to give their time to this event. Please look out for more upcoming community events and opportunities to serve!

Red Cross Blood Drive

Sun, Aug 4, 9am-1pm, IOP Gym

IOP will sponsor a Red Cross blood drive in the Gym on Aug 4. Visit the Red Cross website to reserve your donation time.

Give Blood, Save a Life

Updated IOPCS Website

Visit our updated parish school website to learn more about our academic program, find resources for the new school year that begins Aug 20, and discover the difference our Catholic school makes!

Summer Office Hours:

Mon-Fri, 9:00AM-12:00PM

Infant of Prague Catholic School: Forming Catholic Identity

& Academic Distinction.

School Website

Come Dine With Us!

Join us on Weds, Aug 14, from 2-6pm at Steve's Subs! This parishioner-owned restaurant will donate 25% of sales to our growing school when you mention IOP at checkout!

Aug 14, 2-4pm, Steve's Subs, 248 Brynn Marr Rd, Jacksonville

In July, Pho-7, a parishioner-owned restaurant, generously donated 25% of ALL sales on July 10 and 24 to the Come Grow With Us campaign. Thank you for your generous support!

Do you own a restaurant and wish to support Catholic education? Contact us today! iop.marketingcoordinator@gmail.com

IOP Youth in Ohio

On behalf of our teens who attended the Steubenville Youth Conference, thank you for supporting their Car Wash and helping them on their way to Ohio last month! They experienced a powerful encounter with Christ along with other Catholic youth and their dedicated youth ministers.

Please continue to pray for the youth of our parish!

IOP Youth Group

Senior Social Nights Return

After a summer break, we are happy to announce that Senior Social Nights will resume in September! Tickets can be purchased at the Parish Office.

Mon, Sept 16, 4pm,Parish Hall

Learn More

July Impact Report

Let's take a look at July by the numbers!

In July, the O.R.C. assisted 63 households/195 individuals with 3,464.5lbs of food from our food pantry.

Our food pantry volunteers have generously served 183 hours to assist those in need.

We assisted 9 households/25 individuals through our utility assistance program.

We couldn't have touched so many lives without your support! Our O.R.C. is donations-based. Thank you for supporting this outreach ministry!

To volunteer, contact Trina Wilson at trinawilson.iop@gmail.com.

Learn More About the ORC

Semi-Formal Youth Dance

Sunday, Aug 25, 2-4PM

The Junior Catholic Daughters wish to invite all youth ages 6-16 to a semi-formal dance at the Parish Hall!

RSVP with Jessica Nelis at jcda1643@gmail.com.

Women's Retreat

Sat, Sept 7, 9:00AM

Spend the morning reflecting on our beautiful stained glass of our parish and the messages of love and mercy it contains.

Hosted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court 1643.

Look for more details in the bulletin.

And the Winner Is...

Thank you for participating in our Spring Raffle! Our winners are...

1st Prize $1,000 - Kerry Brinker

2nd Prize $100.00 - Andrea Jones

3rd Prize $50.00 - Paul & Irene Reilly

4th Prize $50.00, Donated back to CGWU! - Yen Nguyen-Dilda

We wish to thank Alan Zell, our top ticket seller, and the Knights of Columbus for supporting this fundraiser!

IOP Thrift Store

Did you know that the proceeds from the IOP Thrift Store support our Outreach Resource Center, the charitable arm of the parish? When you shop, donate, and volunteer at the Thrift Store, you touch the lives of people in our community!

Volunteers Needed!

Art Auction

Sat, Sept 14, 6:30PM

Get your tickets now for an elegant and exciting evening of art, live and silent bidding, and dinner,

Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Dinner is included. Cash bar.

Benefiting Come Grow With Us

Contact Us Today!

210 N. Marine Blvd

Jacksonville, NC 28540

(910)-347-4196

Parish Website

Now enrolling PreK-12 grade

School Website
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"The more you honor me, the more I will bless you." The Infant Jesus of Prague