Infant of Prague Catholic Church
Compassion | Honesty | Reverence | Integrity | Service | Trust
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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
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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! | |
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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! | | |
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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
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210 N. Marine Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910)-347-4196
| Now enrolling PreK-12 grade | |
"The more you honor me, the more I will bless you." The Infant Jesus of Prague | | | | |
