I've always had a fascination with science. An episode of NOVA on PBS is a frequent "go to" TV program for me. I often find myself in discussions with people who think the Catholic Church is anti-science. Here is a recent article in John Allen's CRUX blog which gave me food for thought and some good material to hone my defense of our church's values on the mutual dependence of faith and reason. PLEASE CLICK ON THE ICON TO GO TO THE VIDEO LINK. 

Wednesday of Holy Week – March 28th 8:00 a.m. Mass 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Confessions CLICK ON THE PICTURE FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE

Due to the upcoming weather forecast the following is being cancelled. 1. The Wednesday, March 21st "Listening Session" that was scheduled to take place at St. Ann's Church in Raynham is being cancelled due to the weather. This session will be rescheduled after Easter. Thank you for understanding. 2. Tonight's Soup & Bread and Parish Lenten Study program will be rescheduled at a later date. 3. All Religious Ed Classes are cancelled for today. 4. Rosary is cancelled.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the story of God's love that never turns away from us. Sacrament of Reconciliation is available Wednesday, March 28th from 6 -7 pm and on Saturdays 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm or by appointment.

Please note that Wednesday, March 21st listening session is being cancelled due to the weather. This session will be rescheduled after Easter. Thank you for understanding. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., is hosting a series of Listening Sessions at different parish locations as part of the strategic planning process here in the Fall River Diocese. Members of diocesan parishes are invited to attend one of them to offer their thoughts into that process. Listening Sessions are scheduled as follows: March 20, St. Mary Parish, Norton; March 21, St. Ann Parish, Raynham; April 5, Christ the King Parish, Mashpee; April 12, St. Mary Cathedral; April 18, St. Joan of Arc Parish, Orleans; April 20, St. Julie Billiart Parish, Dartmouth; and April 23, Our Lady of Victory Parish, Centerville. All sessions will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. with the exception of the final one in Centerville, which will begin at 7 p.m.

Spring Maintenance will begin March 1, 2018 and will be done accordance the Rules and Regulations of Immaculate Conception Cemetery. All of us want our cemetery to reflect in a beautiful way the memory of our loved ones. We try to maintain the cemetery as best we can with the resources available and the seasonal conditions. Policies are in place to help families and our cemetery staff work together to create a dignified setting for all. We ask that all our families please respect the rules we have in place so that all may come to enjoy a peaceful moment with your loved ones. If you would like to obtain a copy of the Rules and Regulations please click on the cemetery tab. We ask for your cooperation and patience as we prepare our cemetery for the upcoming spring and summer season.

The 2018 30-Week Club is starting up again! This is our most important and biggest fundraiser of the year that supports our Parish directly!  Click on the icon for more information.

In addition to choosing your own penitential practices, Catholics are also asked to observe the practices of fast and abstinence during the 40 days of Lent. Please click on the icon for Lenten Regulations.  

Join us on Wednesday evenings during Lent. Soup and Bread at 6:30 PM followed by a discussion and reflection on the lecture series by Edward Sri “Who Am I To Judge”. Begins February 21st and goes through March 21st. There will be videos and discussion about Relativism in our time. Click on the image for more information.

The Fall River Diocese 2018 Women and Men’s Conference will take place on Saturday, March 10th, at Stonehill College in Easton. The Conference program features dynamic speakers, prayer, music, reflection and Mass, plus-new for 2018 - a special track for young adults, ages 18 - 30. Speakers will be Paulist Father Dave Dwyer, host of SiriusXM Radio’s The Busted Halo Show; Daughter of St. Paul Sister Marie Paul Curley, a writer and multi-media producer; Father Tony Ciorra of Sacred Heart University, who is a leading expert in Catholic spirituality; and ValLimar Jansen, a Christian music singer and composer. This Women and Men’s Conference offers a great opportunity for spiritual renewal and enrichment during Lent. For details pick up a registration form (located on the front and rear pews, parish office, the Religious Ed Office, our website or you may visit www.fallriverdiocese.org).

Bishop da Cunha has authorized the formation of a new class for the formation of Permanent Deacons. This will be the 10th class since the diaconate was restored after Vatican II. One year from now (spring 2019) Aspirants will be invited by our Bishop to begin formation. In the meantime preliminary applications must be submitted by the fall of 2018 for those who wish to be considered for admission to the class, also Diocesan information sessions will be held over the coming months. Would you like more information? Do you have questions? Are you eligible to apply? If you are 35 or older and feel God’s call to explore the diaconate talk to our parish Deacon, set up an appointment. Deacon Gary Porter: deacongaryporter@gmail.com.

The Hospitality Committee will be hosting a Mardi Gras celebration for the Immaculate Conception Parish on Tuesday, February 13th at 6:00 PM. There will be a pot luck dinner along with the festivities. There is no charge for this event but we are asking anyone who plans on attending to bring an appetizer, main course or side dish. Each dish should be enough to feed 8-10 people. RSVP to the Parish Office with a count and what dish you plan on bringing or you may go to our website and fill out the Mardi Gras RSVP form by clicking on the News & Events Tab.

Catholic schools in the Fall River Diocese will observe Catholic Schools Week from January 28th through February 3rd with Masses, open houses and a variety of special programs and activities. Celebrated annually across the country beginning on the last Sunday in January, the week is designed to highlight the value of a Catholic education to young people and its contributions to the Church and wider community. It is also the time when most Catholic schools host open houses and open registration for the following academic year. Parents who are interested in enrolling a child in a Catholic school in the Fall River Diocese or learning more about one should contact the school of interest for information or click on the picture and it will take you directly to Catholic School Alliance.

Due to extreme weather conditions there will be no 8:00 Mass and the Parish Office will be closed on January 4, 2018. Weather permitting the Parish Office will reopen on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 8:30 am. Please call the Parish Office or check back on the website to confirm that the office is open on Friday. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please be safe!

Immaculate Conception Church is proud to announce that the 2nd Annual “Race Against Hunger” held on November 4, 2017 netted $3,093.44 which will be given directly to the Easton Food Pantry. We would like to thank everyone who participated in the event. The race was a success due to the hard work of the volunteers, donations of business community and the enthusiasm of the 80 participants. It was another great day and we congratulate all involved. Thanks again, and save the date, November 3, 2018 for next year’s fundraiser!

The Pro-Life Apostolate is sponsoring its Annual Essay Contest to focus on the upcoming anniversary date of Roe vs. Wade and Doe vs. Bolton, the decisions which legalized abortion-on-demand in this country. Our theme this year is “Be Not Afraid” which calls us to reflect on the constant presence of Jesus in our lives through whatever storms or trials we have to face. We are not alone. Essays will be grouped and judged in two categories according to grade level: Grades 6,7, and 8 comprise the first category and Grades 9 through 12 comprise the second category. First prize winners will be awarded $150.00 cash and second prize will be $75.00 cash. For notices, rules and deadline information regarding the essay contest you may go to our website and print down the information or you may call the Parish Office. Deadline for submission is February 9, 2018.

There will be a reception on Friday, December 8th following the 7 pm Mass. Please join us to congratulate Leo and enjoy some light refreshments.

Beginning this weekend, November 19th the Saint Vincent de Paul Caring Tree is at the back of the church. The tags on the tree indicate the age, gender, and gift wish of an Easton child whose family could use some help at Christmas time. There are also tags which specify “Help for Easton Families,” which offer an opportunity to make a financial contribution to the Society to be used to provide assistance during the year in the form of food, fuel, prescriptions, etc. for families in Easton who are struggling. Please welcome the opportunity to help others during this season of sharing. The date for return of the gifts and donations is stamped on the back of each tag. The gifts should be wrapped with the tag securely attached. Please be sure to write your name and phone number on the sheets at the back of the church before leaving with a child’s tag. If you choose to make a donation, checks made out to St. Vincent de Paul Society can be given to one of the members at the back of the church. The Caring Tree is not available from five minutes before Mass until after the closing processional.

If you would like to bring a food item/wine that you will be serving at your Thanksgiving meal these items will be blessed. We ask that you please bring non-perishable food items as well that will be donated to the Easton Food Pantry. During the offertory the parishioners will process to the altar with their food donations.

The Wednesday Morning Adult Bible Study Group will begin reading and discussing the book "Advent and Christmas, Wisdom from St. Francis of Assissi" beginning Wednesday, December 6th.  Anyone who wishes to join please call Claire 508-230-0017.  Cost of the book is $8.70.