Immaculate Conception Church

Welcome to
Immaculate Conception Parish!

110 S. School Street
Braidwood, IL 60408

Phone: (815) 458-2125
Fax: (815) 458-2836

E-mail: icparishbraidwood@gmail.com

Sunday 9:30 AM Mass will be held at Assumption Catholic Church (195 S. Kankakee St., Coal City) until further notice.

Click here to register for Sat. 4:00 pm, Sun. 7:30 and 11:30 AM Masses held at Assumption Parish in Coal City.





   

Do you really honor the Lord's Day, or does your Sunday look like every other day of the week?

                                   

Tom McGrath, author of Raising Faith-Filled Kids, offers 10 ways to help you make the most of your family mealtime.

1. Commit to a set time for meals (daily, weekly, or according to your schedule).

2. Turn off the TV, computers, and handheld games, and don't answer the phone. Don’t flip through your mail.

3. Use prayer to mark the transition from busyness to mealtime. Be mindful of those who don't have enough to eat today.

4. Slow down enough to taste and enjoy your food.

5. Hold one conversation at a time. Everyone gets a chance to speak. You can disagree, but you can’t be unkind about it.

6. Encourage laughter.

7. Practice manners, such as saying please and thank you and asking politely for people to pass the salt, and so on. Everyone stays at the table until they’re excused to leave.

8. Give everyone a role in preparing or cleaning up. Even small children can help set the table or put napkins in place.

9. Regularly invite guests to your table. Welcome them as you would welcome Jesus. Treat your family members the same way.

10. Always end with a quick expression of gratitude to God and thanks to the cook!
    
    Excerpted from the Mealtime Matters brochure by Tom McGrath, author of Raising Faith-Filled Kids.

Did you know that new underwear and socks are the most-requested, but least-donated items at Catholic Charities? These basic items (new underwear, warm socks, a fresh diaper) are truly treasures to those who are living in poverty.

E.P.I.C. Youth Ministry is again sponsoring “Undy Sunday” which supports Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet and the individuals and families they serve by providing new underwear, undershirts, socks, diapers, and other basic need items for children and adults living in low-income households. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we are unable to have an in-person collection.  This year, Catholic Charities is requesting donations throughout the month of October in either of the two following ways:

1. Undy Sunday Amazon Wish List – Choose from a list of most-needed items and your donation will be sent directly to Catholic Charities to help those in need.   
2. Monetary Donations to support Undy Sunday – Donations made to Undy Sunday will be used to purchase the items needed by Catholic Charities’ clients.

Please visit https://catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/undy-sunday/
to make a donation or view the Amazon Wish List.

If you’d prefer to send a check directly to Catholic Charities, please mail it to:
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet/Undy Sunday, 16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL  60403

The E.P.I.C. Youth Ministry teens thank you for your help in making a difference in the lives of the poor and vulnerable in our community, particularly during this difficult time.  For more information on Undy Sunday, please email Maggie Snow at msnow@cc-doj.org.

Catholic Charities Mission
We are a faith-based organization providing service to people in need
and calling others of good will to do the same.

Pediatrician and parenting expert Meg Meeker, author of “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters” (over half a million sold!), focuses in on the challenges, pressures, and dilemmas facing adolescent and teenage girls today.  How can parents help shepherd their daughters into womanhood while guarding against today's overwhelming social dangers?  Dr. Meeker has practical advice for moms and dads buttressed by years of experience counseling young women.

Click to read an update on our Annual Appeal from Fr. Bader.

          
Whether it's a one-time gift or setting up a recurring schedule, if you need assistance with online giving, please contact our office at: 
icparishbraidwood@gmail.com or (815) 458-2125.

St. Vincent's Meals are being served every Monday night in September and October from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Assumption Catholic Church - Berst Hall, 180 S. Kankakee Street, Coal City.   If you would like to donate to help this ministry, please click the "Donate Now" button or send a check for St. Vincent Meals to the church office. Funds will be spent on food for the meals and the containers we put them in.  Thank you for your prayerful consideration.

      Visit the Diocese of Joliet website.

Click to visit the website of Assumption Parish, Coal City.