HRIC Collaborative Parishes

In May, we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of God and our spiritual mother. Pope Francis said Mary is “the first disciple of Jesus” and that “Mary is there, praying for us, praying for those who do not pray. Why? Because she is our mother.” (Aug. 24, 2021, catechesis)

Coming this weekend to Immaculate Conception Church! Get your tickets now. Newburyport Choral Society in concert Friday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 3, at 4:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. For information and tickets: buff.ly/CY7ZUn7

Due to a conflict at Immaculate Conception, we will be changing the location of our Friday, May 1 Ultreya. We have been invited to join the Ultreya community at Our Lady of Hope in Ipswich at 1 Pineswamp Road in Ipswich at 6:30 p.m.

Mark your calendars. Reflections on Mary in Art starts in one week, May 7. Fr Morin's insight to works of art is amazing. Join us!

The bulletin is online.

Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church, pray for us!

The music ministry spring concert on Sunday was marvelous. Both choirs were at their best and delighted the crowd with an array of songs and instrumentals to uplift our spirits on a beautiful spring day.

Reminder: 9:00 am daily Mass will be celebrated at St. Ann, W. Newbury on: Tues., April 28 Wed., April 29 Thurs., April 30 Fri., May 1 Mon., May 4 Note: NO Mass at IC on these days. Weekend Masses will follow the regular schedule. Daily Mass will resume at IC on Tues., May 5.

Our choir concert is this weekend. Free admission. Why not join us for a fun afternoon.

All are welcome to join us.

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Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; sing of his glorious name; give him glorious praise. Say to God: “How awesome your deeds! PS 66:2-3a

Happy Marathon Monday! Join us in praying for our marathoners today as they make their way from Hopkinton to Boylston Street. Let us especially remember their intentions and the charities they are running for, many of which help the poor, sick, wounded, and vulnerable.

Nativity’s next coffee hour is on Sun., Apr. 19 after the 8:30 Mass. All are invited. Please come! If you would like to bring a breakfast item to share, that would be lovely! We had 28 visitors at our March coffee. Let’s break that record in April. The more the merrier!

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We have two great concerts coming to IC Church! HRIC Youth & Adult Choirs: Sun., Apr. 26 at 2 pm at Immaculate Conception church. Free admission. Newburyport Choral Society: Fri., May 1, at 7:30 pm and Sun., May 3, at 4:30 pm Information and tickets: buff.ly/T7rwQsN

Archbishop Henning today issued a statement on Pope Leo's prayers for peace around the world. You can read his full statement at bostoncatholic.org/news/april-13-… #ArchbishopHenning #BostonCatholic #PrayforPeace

On Sun., Apr. 12, we celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday. We had a large crowd who came together for Adoration & to pray. It was a peaceful, meaningful prayer time in beautiful surroundings. After, there were refreshments and sharing by those with a deep devotion to Divine Mercy.