Infant of Prague Catholic Church
Compassion | Honesty | Reverence | Integrity | Service | Trust
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Mrs. Villalobos, one of our 3rd-grade teachers,
receiving an apple on the first day of school.
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Back to School
School is back in session at IOPCS! This year, we welcomed 400 students for PreK-12. Thank you for supporting our growing school! To learn more or find parent resources, please visit the school website.
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Faith Formation begins on Sunday, Sept 8. Registration is still available at the Parish Office!
Contact Sherri Branham, our Faith Formation Coordinator, at faithdevelopment.iop@gmail.com.
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OCIA, formally RCIA, is the path toward learning more about and joining the Catholic Church through education, formation, and reception of the Sacraments of Initiation.
Interested in sharing the Faith and supporting adults in their faith journey? Contact us today!
ioprcia@gmail.com
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Art Auction Sample Sale!
Stop by the Parish Hall this weekend following all Masses for a sample sale! Featuring pieces by Norman Rockwell, certified Disney collectibles, original artworks donated by local artists, vintage prints, and more!
Sat & Sun, Sept 7-8, Parish Hall.
Payments can be made with cash, check, PayPal or Venmo.
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Charity Art Auction
Join us for a multi-course Italian dinner and Live and Silent Art Auction featuring a selection of curated pieces, including original works by local artists.
$15 for single admission, $25 for couples. Tickets can be purchased at the Parish Office.
Sponsored by the Frame Game Custom Framing in Jacksonville.
Sat, Sept 14, 6:30pm
at the Parish Hall
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Join us on Weds, Sept 18, from 10am-11pm at Red Robin on Western Blvd! 20% of your food purchase will benefit the Come Grow With Us campaign when you tell your server about the fundraiser.
Do you own a restaurant and wish to support Catholic education? Contact us today! iop.marketingcoordinator@gmail.com
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This summer, we were blessed to have the support of parishioner-owned restaurants for our Come Dine With Us fundraising event.
Combined, these businesses donated $2,280!
Thank you: Paleteria Deya Ice Cream Shop, Lazzara Pizza and Subs, Pho-7: A Taste of Vietnam, and Steve's Subs and Salads for your generous support of our growing parish school!
And thank you for dining and donating!
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Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit
Saturday and Sunday, Sept 28-29, in the Parish Hall.
Created by the first beatified millennial, Bl. Carlo Acutis, experience a gallery of over 150 miracles from 22 countries & be inspired to a deeper faith in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
This exhibit is presented in English and Spanish.
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Parish Mission Night
Friday, Sept 27, 6:30PM, in the IOP Church.
Featuring three Australian Catholic speakers, join us for an inspiring night of renewal with Charbel Raish ("How Islam Led Me Back to Christ"), Kevin Bailey ("From Success to Significance"), and Dr. Robert Haddad ("The Eucharist: The Glory Presence of the New Jerusalem"). These speakers will be introduced by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, renowned speaker and evangelist. This event is free to the public. Q&A to follow.
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Supporting Vocations at IOP | |
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Fri, Sept 13, 7pm
Join Fr Michael Schuetz, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Raleigh, for a Holy Hour to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life from the men and women of our diocese and parish.
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Deanery Discernment Retreat | |
Sat, Sept 14, 9am-1pm, @ Infant of Prague
The Office of Vocations is hosting Young Adult Discernment Retreats for young men (18+) of the Diocese of Raleigh. These retreats will help men learn more about the vocation to the priesthood, give them an opportunity to ask questions, and provide time to pray.
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August Impact Report
In August, the O.R.C. assisted 55 households/207 individuals with 3,221lbs of food from our food pantry.
Our food pantry volunteers have generously served 137 hours to assist those in need.
We assisted 11 households/31 individuals through our utility assistance program.
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The O.R.C. is operated by volunteers and is donations-based. Thank you for your support! To volunteer, contact Trina Wilson at trinawilson.iop@gmail.com. | |
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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
Menu: Burger and Hotdogs!
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Sat, Oct 26, 9:00AM
Spend the morning reflecting on the 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, led by Deacon Marapoti.
Look for more details in the bulletin.
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Fall into Luck
Annual Reverse Raffle
Sat, Oct 19, 6:30-10, Parish Hall
This year, there are more ways to win! Visit the parish website to learn how you can win up to $15k! Tickets will be available for sale at the Parish Office beginning Monday, Sept 16.
This year's Reverse Raffle will benefit the Come Grow With Us campaign and help us restore our new school chapel.
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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 | | | | |
