Sat       Feb 4 5:00 pm  Special Intentions of Mari Sun      Feb 5 8:00 am   In Thanksgiving DJMs of Reno/Sparks 9:30 am   +Dan Gardner             11:15 am   +Beryl Leighton 5:00 pm  Parishioners by our Pastor Mon     Feb 6 9:00 am   +Myron Basso Tue      Feb 7 9:00 am   +Claudette de Carbonel Wed     Feb 8 9:00 am   Communion Service 5:30 pm  +Maura Wojtowicz Thu     Feb 9 9:00 am   +Jimmie Saunders 5:30 pm  Communion Service Fri       Feb 10 9:00 am   +Roland Pagni Sat       Feb 11 5:00 pm  +Renee Smith FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Theme:  He Heals the Brokenhearted Dear Parishioners, Our 2012 Catholic Services Appeal is underway, with 58 gifts and pledges received totaling $18,140 as of this past Tuesday.  Thank you so very much for your early response!  Additional contribu- tion/pledge envelopes may be found on a table in the gather- ing space.  Pledges may be spread over a 10-month period. The Appeal enables us all to participate in the mission of our Diocese to provide for many very needed ministries and services.  Please prayerfully discern how you may take part in the manner our Blessed Lord has been generous to you! Our Lector Chairperson, Ginny Edwards, is planning a morning Scriptural reflection and lector skills renewal for all of our present lectors and those interested in this parish ministry.  It will be held Saturday, February 25th, in our church from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., with Bishop Straling as facilitator.  We ask that all of our lectors set aside this time to participate. We encourage all of our high school teens to take part in the Youth Rally 2012, a youth ministry retreat featur- ing John Angotti Friday, March 2nd, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for a dance, and Saturday, the 3rd, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. at Bishop Manogue High School.  The cost of $25 includes a rally tee shirt, with registration received in the Pastoral Center of our Diocese by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 15th.  The absolute last day to register for the Rally will be Wednesday, February 29th, with a cost of $45 per person.  This will be an opportunity for some of our Confir- mation I and II teens to compensate for missed required meetings. The second semester of the third year of the “Why Catholic?” series will begin for many groups the week of February 19th, with Lent beginning Ash Wednesday, the 22nd.  We will have speakers at Masses this weekend pro- moting the program which will be six weeks in duration. There will be tables in the gathering space for persons who wish to begin participating or have a change in their group assignment.  So many of our parishioners have really enjoyed the “Why Catholic?” program, its being a great blessing for their faith as well as in meeting other friendly parishioners. Topics this semester will include morality, marital fidelity, and discipleship today.  In May there will be a training opportunity for new and present facilitators for the 2012 fall semester which will have Prayer as the topic. We thank you for your response to our Mortgage Reduction Effort.  Our original loan from Knights of Colum- bus was three million dollars with an interest rate of 5.84% for 20 years, originated in September, 2005.   Since then we have built and furnished our new Faith Formation Building, which is paid for.  The remaining principal on the K of C mortgage is now down to approximately $2,340,750, with a monthly payment of $21,217.  By paying additionally each month on the principle, we are reducing the length of the mortgage but not the monthly payment.  Refinancing to reduce the interest rate is not possible.       continued on next page Monday:  1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13; Mark 6:53-56 Tuesday:  1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30; Mark 7:1-13 Wednesday:  1 Kings 10:1-10; Mark 7:14-23 Thursday:  1 Kings 11:4-13; Mark 7:24-30 Friday:  1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19; Mark 7:31-37 Saturday:  1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Mark 8:1-10 Sunday:  Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 11:1; Mark 1:40-45 Readings for the week of February 6, 2012 Your prayers are needed for the recovery of the following people: Eucharistic Liturgies for the week of February 5, 2012 Please call when they recover, so the name may be removed from the list. LEARN YOUR FAITH/RCIA: an Invitation for Conversion and Full Initiation into the Church.  Our  RCIA ministry supports the candidates into full initiation to the Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. We gather each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall with Fr. Norm.  It is also for Catholics who wish to complete their sacraments and those who wish to deepen their faith.  We probe and reflect upon the readings for the coming Sunday & are studying the Sacraments in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Everyone is welcome! Fr. Jim Fugle, Vonnie Fugle, Jodi Kehmeier, Kuykendall Fam, Leo Andreozzi, Dale Richards, Bowers Fam, Kathleen Foley, Hudson Fam, Frediani Fam, Ruby Sandoval, Reda Fam, Ann Cefalu, Nina Jones, Carol Morgan, Emma Hittle, Petty Fam, Corinna Osgood, Gloria Tyndall, Chicago Fam, Sr. Mary Vianney, Julie Nemitz, Christine Echeverria, Middleton Fam, Londos Fam, Marie Gardner, Rene Carlson, Beeson Fam, Donna Casci, Kristy Burch-Weinberg, Carrara Fam, Alfredo Panelli,  Capurro Fam, Debbie Earling, Schmaltz Fam, Angelina Marie, Emily Taylor, Young Fam, John Wolfe, Cecelia Chapman, Lori Formento,  Lobo Fam, Rivard Fam, Seddon Fam, O’Brien Fam, Tami Giovanetti, Rahul Pinto, Marie Wilson, Medina Fam, Mott Fam, Walter Tonlianovich, William Tamantini, Beau Regan, Vida Abutal, Urica Bianca Nuguid, Kathy Reiner, Spurgeon Fam, Alex Stukey, Midge Moore, Rasmussen Fam, Karen Johnson, Allum Fam, Steven Linde, Stacy Hardie, Roberto Phoa, Arevella Maxwell, Charles Connelly, Marilyn Becker, Leah Gross, Geoffrey Parrott, Zachary Reedy, Ramon Estrada, B. Wilson, T. Schuhmacher, Olga Macias, Mary Anne Geiger, Marie Connelly Malachi, Antoinette Cooper, Lisa Hardwick, Mercedes Alvarez, Dee Gardella, Joe Lombardo, Alex Kanwety, Zenobia Robinson, Marion Reese, Charlotte Kentwell, Tyler Rogers, Rosemarie Roberts, Furtado Fam, Edna Burgarello, Ronda Cecatto, Kathy Ann Wilson, Estrella Gibbs, Paul Zeleznik, Thrun Fam, Al Caputo, Kearns Fam, Barbara Lydon, Telma Jones, Debbie Oben, Dan Carpenter, Kern Fam, Christine Baniewick, Art Morrison, Art Travis, Jeannette Cardiel, Annie Tapia, Skylar Watson - toddler, Judy Armstrong, AJ Bishop, Lyndel Herrin, Maurice O’Brien, Don Swalm, Adrianne Pierta, Ray McCollum, Lorie Cooper, Don Schmidt,  Bettie St Mary, Earl Fuest, Dolly Baxter, Patty Joyce, Dewey O’Brien, Wendy Cohn, Laurie Nettleton, Aimee, Jena Casci, Olga Nunes, Bernadette Holst, Braganza Fam, Mandy Curtis

  Mon  Feb 6 Tue  Feb 7 Wed  Feb 8 Thu  Feb 9 Fri  Feb 10 Sat  Feb 11 Sun  Feb 12 Masses at:    8:00 am   9:30 am 11:15 am    5:00 pm 5:00 pm Mass AROUND THE PARISH DEATHS 6:00 am-10:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:00 am Mass 7:00 pm Fundraising Cte - parlor 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:00 am Mass 7:30 pm B.L.D. Covenant Commu- nity 6:00 am-10:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:00 am Mass 6:00 pm Baptism Class - hall 6:00 am-10:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:00 am Communion Service 5:30 pm Mass 6:00 am-10:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:00 am Mass 5:30 pm Communion Service 7:00 pm Learn Your Faith/RCIA STEWARDSHIP  REFLECTION Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mon - Thu 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, Fri 6:00 am - 5:00 pm.  Pray for Vocations hour M-F 12:00 pm.  Rosary M-F 8:30 am & Thursdays 6:00 pm.  Please sign the sheet each time you visit with our Lord. Please remember in your prayers the souls of Linda Matteoni and of Henry Encinas, 100, whose funeral Masses were held Thursday and Friday, February 2nd and 3rd, respectively, at Immaculate Concep- tion Church. Prayer List for Family Members in the war: Please pray for their safe return and for peace.  If any parishioner has a loved one in the war with Iraq and Afghanistan, please call the parish office to place his/her name on the list. Welcome: Whether you are visiting or new to our parish, we are blessed to have you celebrate with us!  We extend to you the hospitality of our parish.  If you wish to join our faith community, we welcome you!  Parish registration forms can be found on a table in the gathering space. Moving or leaving the parish? Please notify the office of change of address. Baptism:  We welcome all families with young children.  The 1st step for the parents is to attend a class; they are held on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm.  When choosing your child’s Godparents, they must be baptized, confirmed, receive communion regularly in the Church, and if married, must be married in the Catholic Church. Matrimony:  at least one of the Catholic parties must be a registered, practicing member of Immaculate Conception. Please call the pastor to make an appointment to begin your marriage preparation process four to six months before your desired date.  Please make no arrangements until after this appointment.  The Engaged Encounter weekend is required. Navy:  Bruce Kelsey, Mike Mott Marines:  Matthew Schroeder, Conan Salberg, David Forrester, Thomas Prado, Nathanael & Angel Foresee, Ryan Eskandary, Dave Kirby, Jacob Painter, Isaiah Jones, Joe Sheldrup, Ryan Bombard Special Forces:  Kevin Lydon, Aaron Gibson, Jeremy Valdez Army:  Mike Sheely, Roland Snyder, Steve Lewis, Greg Cook, Butch Pajarillo, Jr, Steven Garcia, Logan Forbing, Michael Hardiman, Daniel D’Annunzio, Gordon Gogan, Alex Cisneros, Chad Harris, Dominic Manoli, Michael Sorondo, Ken Olesinski, Joseph Pace, James Owens, Eric Mankin, Tim Wise, Juan Ruvalcaba, Jesse Carlile, Nathan Sudduth Air Force:  Dennis Chanez, Bob Davis, Ida Davis, Todd Hudson, David Sifers, Kelly Sifers, Cesar Ochoa, Trevor Nolan, Christo- pher Vandenberg, Alan Nadal National Guard:  Early Jones, John Secora, Lela Sorondo, Robert Hindman, Daniel Ornelas - parishioner, David Sousa, Ryan Carlile Congratulations to Doris & Todd Chelini - 20 on February 1; Elsie & James Dorsey - 55 on February 2; Edith & Gilbert Iwuajoku - 14 on February 8; Elida & Heladio Olivera - 22 on February 10; Lillian & William Johansen - 56 on February 11.  May they all enjoy many more happy years together! The Fundraising Committee will meet Monday, Febru- ary 6th, at 7:00 pm in the parlor.  All organizations/ ministries representatives are expected to attend. May I remind all ushers, Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar server trainers, religious education teachers and aides of your required certification in the “Protecting God’s Children” effort, with a session here Saturday, February 11th, at 9:00 a.m. in our Faith Formation Building. You must pre-register to participate: 326-9445. There will be a Fundraising Committee meeting Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the parlor.  All organizations and groups utilizing our parish facilities are expected to have a responsible representative or alternate present.  The Bap- tism Class for expectant parents and parents of infants will be Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the hall.  Monday, February 13th, we will have a Finance Committee at 6:00 p.m. in the parlor and a Building and Landscaping Maintenance Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m., also in the parlor. Thanks to all of you who so kindly remembered me on my birthday.  You certainly won’t let me forget! Your Pastor, Father Norm As St. Paul in our second reading writes, the good steward can say, “I do all that I do for the sake of the Gospel in the hope of having a share in its blessings.”  May we be imitators of Paul in mission, with commitment, passion, and determination to share the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For information call 827-5111 FertilityCare Center of Reno provides Creighton Model Natural Family Planning Services for achieving and avoiding pregnancy. Professional & Business Directory Bart Lydon, President 355-9589 356-6988 750 E Glendale Ave Specialty Welding Supply John Kehmeier, Parishioner Industrial & Safety Supplies Power & Hand Tools Weld Training & Certification Industrial Gases, Equipment Repair MIG, TIG, Stick & Torch Equipment Consider remembering your Parish in your will. For further information, please call the parish office. call 358-5977 www.specialtyweldingsupply.com PYRAMID    MANUFACTURING         CORPORATION 1155 Watson Way, #2 Sparks pyramidmfg@sbcglobal.net Please check out the bulletin board in the gathering space for events, job opportunities, and information not listed in the bulletin. space available Altar Servers for February 12 Sat          Katie & Julian Maga, Christian Medellin Sun 8:00 am   Amanda Hooghkirk, Elenoa & Luisa Vatikani        9:30 am   Reece & Julian Isip, Moises Aparicio      11:15 am    Daisy & Jocelyn Madera, Hector Salazar        5:00 pm   Hannah & Matthew Frybarger, Katelyn Shakal Servers please remember to sign in on the sheet on the bulletin board in the ushers room Protecting God’s Children Aware- ness Session:  There are still many people who need to take a training session.  There is a list in the working sacristy and ushers room.  Please check to see if your name is on the list.  We will hold a session on Saturday, February 11, at 9:00 am in the Faith Formation Bldg. Reservations are necessary as space is limited.  Call Jane at the diocese to reserve your space - 326-9445.  Any one who comes in contact with children must take this course: ushers, eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar server trainers, religious education teachers and adult aides. Go Green and Help the Homeless at the same time: Anyone who would like to help make plastic mats for the homeless, please save your plastic bags from the grocery store.  We’ll hold a workshop in the church hall on a Saturday morning in about a month.  It’s easy, anyone can do it.  Watch for the workshop date in future bulletins. Any questions, please call Karol 425-6291. Fertility Awareness Classes:  99% Effective. 100% Natural. It’s no secret – Natural Family Planning – Love Naturally. New classes begin in late February.  For more information, go to www.ccli.org and call Mark and Gail in Carson City at 841-4631. Catholic Professional & Business Club meets Thursday, February 9th, at 7:00 am, at the Silver Legacy.  The speaker will be Professor of Economics, Emeritus, Charles Baird, as he asks (and answers) the question “Are Government- Sector Unions Legitimate?”  The answer may surprise you. For additional information and to make reservations you can visit CatholicProfessionals.org or call Jeri Chaney at 826-7039.  The breakfast is only $22 for members and $25 for non-members. The February calendar of events for the Catholic Singles is on a table in the gathering space. The weekly Rosary dedicated to pro-life inten- tions will be held on Thursday, February 9th, at 6:00 pm in the chapel.  KIHM 920 AM airs a pro- life rosary led by Bishop Garcia at 8:00 pm Mon thru Fri. The taping of the TV Masses for the 5 Sundays of April will be Wednesday, February 8th, at the Car- melite Monastery beginning at 1:00 pm and continu- ing every half hour until 3:30 pm.  Fr. Norm will celebrate the 2:00 pm Mass.  Please come and be part of the congregation.  The Mass airs on Channel 8 Sundays at 9:00 am. The next baptism class for parents of infants will be Tuesday, February 7th, at 6:00 pm in the hall. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Shirley Menicucci will be responsible for scheduling the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for the Special Liturgical Days throughout the year – not Sundays.  (Holy Days of Obligation, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Extra Masses on Easter, and the Christmas Masses.) There will still be sign-up sheets posted for these Masses. She will work with the Coordinators for each Mass if there are not enough Ministers signed up.

Why Catholic? explores how we cel- ebrate our Catholic faith.  Sign ups will be held today after all Masses.  If you are already in a group, you do not need to sign up.  The second half of “Live Christian Morality” six week session begins the week of February 19th.  For more information call Ginny at 560-8020.