Ministries
List of Services
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RosaryList Item 3
Purpose: Communal Rosary recited to increase prayer and devotion to the Blessed Mother and for the conversion of sinners.
Ministry: Devotion to the Blessed Mother and her Son
When We Meet: 8 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday. 6:30 pm Tuesday and Thursday in Church.
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Bulletin Announcements
Commissions and Ministries submit your bulletin announcements by e-mail to office @iccmadison.com or to the Parish Office in writing by 12:00pm on the Monday prior to the publication date.
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New ParishionersList Item 4
Welcome to ICC! If you wish to join our parish community, kindly register at the Parish Office.
You may also fill out form on the web site.
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Music MinistryList Item 1
Purpose: To enrich the worship experience of the Mass and other Christian gatherings through vocal music.
MInistry: A growing choral ensemble that practices proper vocal techniques
under the direction of Jim Slike, the Choir Director/Cantor and Dawn Slike, Music Director.When We Meet: Practice on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm after Mass ,or as scheduled.
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Eucharistic Adoration
Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Eucharistic Adoration begins Wednesday after the 8:30am Mass until 4:00pm. Please sign up for an hour; contact the Parish Office at (440) 428-5164.
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults/ Catholic Inquiry Class
The RCIA is the process of growing closer to Christ.
Those desiring to enter the Catholic Church are invited to attend. Catholics who wish to increase their understanding of the Catholic faith are invited also. All are welcome, bring a friend.
Contact the Parish Office at (440) 428-5164 .
Wednesdays 6 pm to 7:45 pm September through May.
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Parish Pastoral Council
The Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body which makes recommendations to the Pastor. The Pastor is to consult with the Parish Pastoral Council on matters of major pastoral concern. The Council’s recommendations deal with pastoral plans and policies. A pastoral plan or policy sets a basic direction and selects the basic strategies to promote this direction; provides a guide for future actions, particularly in areas that have a broad impact on parish life; and provides clear direction while allowing room for creative, flexible action by those who will implement the policies.
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Altar Server
Purpose: To assist priest and deacons during the celebration of the Mass and other liturigical devotions.
Ministry: To serve at the Sunday Masses and Holy Days of obilgation and to perform duties as directed by priests and deacons.
When: Training as scheduled
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Ushers
Purpose: To provide services to the parish during Masses on the weekends and Holy Days.
Ministry: Ushers greet everyone as they enter and leave the church, assist with seating, help with the offertory collection, assist with Communion traffic flow, and distribute bulletins.
When We Meet: Ushers serve at the same Mass each week. Holy Day Masses on an as needed basis.
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Spiritual Development
Purpose: To promote Spritural growth through liturgical and fellowship events within our Parish.
Ministry: We offer may types of activitites throughout the year (Meager meal, St. Joseph table, Blessing of the Pets, Christmas for the elderly, 55+ Valentine lunch, Friday felowship.
When We Meet:Last Monday of the Month September through May 5:30 pm
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Consolation Ministry
Purpose: To bring the consoling and healing love of Christ to members of our parish and the community who are suffering from any type of loss, illness, or pain.
Ministry: To provide bereavement programs for members of our parish and local community who suffer any type of loss. We provide support for those who have lost a loved one , and aftercare support.
When we Meet: Sundays as scheduled for bereavement programs throughout the year.
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Rosary for Life Outreach
Join Father Donnelly and interested parishioners on the First Saturday of each month, Rosary for Life Pilgrimage to St. Andrew's Abbey (10510 Buckeye Road, Cleveland). The sacrament of penance will be offered at 8:30am, followed by Mass at 9:15 am. After Mass, the people will reassemble before the abortuary on Shaker Blvd. at 10:30am and pray fifteen decades of the rosary to repair for sins against life and the dignity of women as bearers of life. We will carpool from ICC at 7:30am.
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IC Charities
Purpose: To help the people of the local communities who are in financial needs.
Ministry: To provide the local communities with material and financial relief along with spiritual support.
When we Meet: 1st Monday of the Month at 6:30 pm
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Avilas
Purpose: To pray for priestly and religious vocations.
Ministry: Under the patronage of St. Theresa of Avila we pray for vocations and facilitate a devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
When We Meet: 1st Monday of the month to pray the Avila Prayers.after Mass. Every Monday after Mass to Pray for Priests. Meeting are 5 times a year at the Center for Pastoral Leadership.
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Legion of Mary
Purpose: To promote a deeper love of God through devotion to Mary especially through the rosary, and through the apostolic works members perform. We seek a balanced program of prayer and service thereby advancing the growth of faith, understanding, and true devotion to Christ and His Blessed Mother.
Ministry: Visiting the sick of our community, nursing home visits, and homebound visits. Reaching out to parishioners.
When We Meet: Tuesdays at 6:00 pm
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Neocatechumenal Way Community
Purpose: To establish, within the parish a community of prayer and evangelization.
MInistry: To deepen adult faith through reflection on the word fo God. To form a community that seeks growth in faith and fellowship.
When We Meet: We meet for celebrations of the Word weekly on Tuesdays after Mass as scheduled. Monthly convivences.
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Healing Prayer Ministry
Purpose: To promote healing through prayer and the sacraments.
Ministry: We pray for the needs of our parish community and assist with Mass for Anointing of the Sick quarterly. We offer healing prayer from the prayer teams monthly after select Masses. We have a telephone line for prayer requests.
When We Meet: Monthly or as scheduled
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Prayerful Shawlers
Purpose: To provide comfort to people who are suffering in anyway by making handmade shawls.
Ministry: We prayerfully knit/crochet shawls, Fr. Donnelly blesses the shawls. The shawls are gift wrapped and delivered to people in need of comfort. Names are recorded in a book and prayers are offered up at every meeting.
When We Meet: Wednesday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Guitar Group
Purpose: To enrich the worhip experience at Mass through guitar music.
Ministry: To provide music with guitars to enhance the Mass and other services as well as church functions.
When We Meet: Practices are Wednesdays 7-9 pm, September through May.
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ICC Bible Study by Zoom
Purpose: To study the books of the bible and their relationship to church teaching.
Ministry: To teach Divine Revelation and Sacred Scripture in the context of the Catholic Church's teaching.
When We Meet: Mondays at 7 pm by Zoom. Call Parish office for ID.
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Ministries
As St. Paul said to the Corinthians, each individual has a unique gift that he or she is able to offer. The many ministries in the parish have come from an idea or an inspiration and are gifts to the parish. God has a plan for you! If you would like to join a ministry or want information contact the parish office. If you have a idea for a new ministry, please submit your ideas or plans in writing and submit them to Father Donnelly or the Parish Office.
