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Daily Mass
9:00am Monday - Saturday;
4:00pm Monday - Friday -
Sunday Mass
4:00pm Vigil on Saturday;
7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am,
2:00pm (in Spanish), 5:00pm -
Confession
2:00pm - 3:30pm on Saturday;
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Eucharistic Adoration
6am-10pm Monday-Thursday;
6am Friday - 8:30am Saturday
November 13th:
Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
(SPOILER ALERT, if you missed the movie in theaters, watch it for free on Formed, scroll down for more info or click HERE.):
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini’s Story
Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first United States citizen to be canonized. Her deep trust in the loving care of her God gave her the strength to be a valiant woman doing the work of Christ.
Refused admission to the religious order which had educated her to be a teacher, she began charitable work at the House of Providence Orphanage in Cadogno, Italy. In September 1877, she made her vows there and took the religious habit. When the bishop closed the orphanage in 1880, he named Frances prioress of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. Seven young women from the orphanage joined her.
Since her early childhood in Italy, Frances Xavier Cabrini had wanted to be a missionary in China but, at the urging of Pope Leo XIII, Frances went west instead of east. She traveled with six sisters to New York City to work with the thousands of Italian immigrants living there.
She found disappointment and difficulties with every step. When she arrived in New York, the house intended to be her first orphanage in the United States was not available. The archbishop advised her to return to Italy. But Frances Xavier Cabrini, truly a valiant woman, departed from the archbishop’s residence all the more determined to establish that orphanage. And she did.
In 35 years, Frances Xavier Cabrini founded 67 institutions dedicated to caring for the poor, the abandoned, the uneducated and the sick. Seeing great need among Italian immigrants who were losing their faith, she organized schools and adult education classes.
As a child, she was always frightened of water, unable to overcome her fear of drowning. Yet, despite this fear, she traveled across the Atlantic Ocean more than 30 times. She died of malaria in her own Columbus Hospital in Chicago.
The compassion and dedication of Mother Cabrini is still seen in hundreds of thousands of her fellow citizens who care for the sick in hospitals, nursing homes, and state institutions.
"I will go anywhere and do anything in order to communicate the love of Jesus to those who do not know Him or have forgotten Him."
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Regardless of election outcomes, our mission is clear and unwavering: to love, serve, and walk alongside mothers and families in need.
We are committed to:
Providing compassionate, practical support and tangible local resources.
Educating our community on the value of every human life from its earliest stages.
Ensuring abortion is never treated as routine birth control by giving every mother the care and hope she needs to choose life.
If you or someone you know needs help or healing, we are here for you:
Tangible Support: We connect families directly with Walking with Moms in Need for local assistance.
Post-Abortion Healing: We provide confidential referrals to Project Rachel for spiritual and emotional support.
Need help or want to support our mission?
Click HERE to connect with our front office today.
Walking with Moms in Need
A nationwide initiative of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops that helps pregnant and parenting mothers find support, resources, and compassionate care. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church is committed to being an “island of mercy,” connecting women with local pregnancy centers, maternity homes, and parish assistance.
If you are pregnant or a parenting mother and have found yourself in difficult circumstances, click here to contact your parish or call our office at 775‑358‑5977.
The month of November we remember the Holy Souls. We pray and mourn the loss of all women who have died as the result of having an abortion. May women choose life for their babies opening their hearts and minds to reach out for help for available resources. Pope Leo XIV declared this the Year of St. Francis.
What does Project Rachel offer?
Licensed professional therapists—Receive a referral to someone who is specially trained and sensitive to the needs of those hurting from a past abortion.
Referrals to Priests—Spiritual guidance sensitive to your particular needs and preparation to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreats—Take time away to seek peace and healing at a confidential retreat led by a Project Rachel team (some retreats are for both women and men).
Awareness program, prayer service, and Mass of Hope and Healing for anyone touched by the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, early infant death, or abortion.
How do you Contact Us?
Dear Friends,
We are writing to ask for your help in keeping our designated disabled parking spaces available for those who face severe mobility challenges.
Over the past few weeks, we have noticed that these essential parking spots are frequently being used by drivers who do not have legal disability plates or placards, or who have minor mobility constraints but are capable of walking a short distance.
While we understand that parking before weekend Masses can be challenging, our parishioners with severe mobility issues, wheelchair users, and those with significant physical limitations are being left with no place to park.
Prioritize the Most Vulnerable: If you hold a permit but are having a "good day" physically, please consider parking in the standard lot. This leaves the closest spaces available for those with severe mobility challenges, wheelchair users, and the elderly who cannot walk long distances.
Thank you for your cooperation, compassion, and commitment to making our parish a welcoming home for all.
Blessings,
Fr. Philip George, Pastor
Carmel of Reno serves as a wellspring of prayer and peaceful energy, emanating from the majestic landscape of the Nevada high desert. From this quiet oasis, the sisters offer the presence of unconditional love as a pathway to peace for the world, rooted in the firm belief that what is held in the heart flows out to the entire universe.
Having been a cherished presence in our community since 1954, the monastery relies on local support to continue its peaceful mission. You can help sustain this sacred haven by purchasing their beautifully crafted Christmas cards—a meaningful way to share love and hope with your own loved ones this Advent season.
https://carmelofreno.com/
Immaculate Conception’s
Weekly Bulletin:
Standing together in times of need! 💛
During the recent wildfires, Immaculate Conception’s ministries were able to provide critical relief and essential supplies to evacuees and fire victims thanks to the incredible generosity of our local partners.
A massive THANK YOU to Site Services of Nevada and KT Grace for donating their vital resources and helping us extend our reach when our community needed it most. Your swift support brought comfort and care to families facing unimaginable stress. We are so grateful to serve alongside partners who embody the true spirit of neighbor helping neighbor!
Take a moment, pray with Pope Leo XIV.
Pray with the Pope is a global initiative of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network where the Holy Father shares his monthly prayer intention, an invitation to pray and mobilize for the challenges facing humanity and the mission of the Church, through The Pope Video and The Pope Audio.
Simple and accessible, it helps anyone, anywhere, take a moment to pray with our Pope and stay connected to the Church’s mission.
A welcoming Catholic parish with a spacious church, active ministries, and daily opportunities for prayer and worship, called to holiness and serve everyone with compassion and respect.
Our community is blessed with dedicated volunteers, long hours of Eucharistic Adoration, and a full rhythm of liturgy with Masses offered in a variety of times and expressions for everyone.
Show your support through financial donations, or join one of our ministries!
Where to find us…
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
2900 N McCarran Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89431
775.358.5977
