Immaculate Conception Church

Dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass:

“While no member of the Faithful is bound to attend Mass where impossibility arises, West Virginia borders a number of dioceses in which Masses are still being publicly celebrated, and many of our Faithful are easily able to attend those Masses.  Owing to the grave nature of the current public health crisis, and not wishing that any of our flock be compelled to place themselves unnecessarily at risk, I hereby dispense all those who reside within the territory of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston from their obligation to attend Mass.  The intention of this dispensation, along with the suspension of public liturgies in the Diocese, is to encourage the Faithful to practice ‘social distancing’ and ‘self-quarantine’ to the extent that their state of life permits, by which we hope to contribute to the containment and end of the current pandemic.”

—Most Rev. Mark Brennan

Dear Parishioners in Christ,

Beginning March 18, 2020, the Parish Office will be opened for a limited time every day to collect mail, check email, voicemail and to pay the bills.

The Secretary and the Bookkeeper will work online at home.

Father Jojan Joseph and Sister Stella Cronauer will be available for Spiritual Assistance and will be celebrating Holy Mass for you daily.

If you are in any need of Pastoral Care call:  Fr. Jojan Joseph or Sr. Stella Cronauer.

Any elderly or homebound in need of groceries or medications may call Father or Sister and they will arrange for assistance.

During this time of great challenge, we need to insure that our parish fixed operation expenses and the care and support of our community may continue.  Please consider using the Online Giving resource or mailing your envelope contributions to the Church Office.

Let us pray for all our Brothers and Sisters who are affected by this pandemic, for medical personnel and for an end to the Corona Virus worldwide.

Yours faithfully,

Fr. Jojan Joseph

We, the Faith Community of Immaculate Conception, Empowered by Our Baptism, Commit Ourselves to Live the Gospel Message. Affirmed through the Grace of our Eucharistic Celebrations, It is Our Vision to Reach Out Lovingly in Prayer, Formation and Service.

Welcome to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church website.  May you find an amazing glimpse of the Life and Liturgy of Our Faith Congregation. We try to Live the Gospel values with an active praxis.

We invite you and Welcome you to our Church to celebrate with pure love and great Joy, Jesus Christ in Word, Sacrament and Service to ALL without boundaries!

Father Jojan Joseph CST
Administrator

All Masses and Parish Activities are canceled until further notice

Holy Week Services

Palm Sunday - Saturday Vigil Mass 5:30 PM

                         Sunday, 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM

Sacred Triduum

Holy Thursday - 7:00 PM (Adoration to follow until 12:00 AM)

Good Friday - 7:00 PM

Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil 8:30 PM

Easter Sunday - 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM

Saturday 5:30 pm

Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am

Tuesday - Friday 8:00 am

Holy Day - Watch Bulletin for more details

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Reconciliation: Saturday - 4:30 - 5:00 pm; or by appointment

Call 304 363-5796 ext. 6 for Mass Schedule or special announcements.

All Parish Activities are canceled until further notice.

• RCIA - Every Wednesday at 5:00PM in the Marian Hall Auditorium.
• Men’s Society Meeting - Every third Tuesday of the month at 6PM in Marian Hall.
• Prayer Shawl Ministry - held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6PM in Marian Hall.
• Charismatic Mass – held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00PM in the Church.
• Praise & Worship - Every Monday at 6:00PM in the Marian Hall Auditorium.

To report an incidence of suspected child sexual abuse, please contact your local law enforcement agency, or you may confidentially contact WV Child Protective Services at 800.352.6513. To report suspected cases of sexual abuse by personnel of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to the Diocese, please contact the Diocese at 888.434.6237 or 304.233.0880.