FAQ's About ICC
If you’re new or a visitor to our parish community, you may have noticed some unique characteristics to our worship space. We aren’t in a permanent worship space, and this area serves more than one use for the parish.
Where is the Tabernacle?
The worship area needs to accommodate our many needs, so the Tabernacle is in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel located to the left of the altar. Rather than having to remove the Blessed Sacrament when the purpose of the space changes, the Eucharist is reposed in a sacred space reserved for continual prayer.
Why aren’t there pews or kneelers?
Not only is our space multipurpose, but so is our furniture. Using chairs that easily stack and move allows us the flexibility we need for gatherings and events. We stand for different portions of the Eucharistic celebration, which is a proper alternative posture.
Why is there so much talking before the liturgy?
We are a parish family, and like any family, we share and talk whenever we get together. This coming together and sharing is an extension of the liturgy which is celebrated as a community, and the Eucharist, which makes us one. In the charism of St. Francis De Sales we are “Living Jesus.” Bells are rung prior to the beginning of the liturgy, and we are called to silence and immediate preparation for the eucharistic celebration. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is available for those who wish to spend quiet time in prayer before or after the liturgy.
Why don’t you have prayer intention / vigil light candles?
At present, there is no safe and fitting location for prayer intention / vigil light candles, nor is there a safe and respectful way to move them in and out of our worship space. We do offer the opportunity to make an offering for our sanctuary candles in honor or in memory of loved ones, friends, or to celebrate a special occasion.
Why does the baptismal font look like that?
Our baptismal font is designed for the full immersion of infants to adults. We are plunged into the death of the Lord and are raised with Him to new life. At the beginning of the funeral liturgy, we are brought right back to the moment our deceased brother or sister was baptized and claimed for Christ, and so it is especially fitting that caskets and cremains are placed over the font during funeral liturgies.
We are always happy to answer any of your questions or address any concerns you have about our parish community, and hope that you find that Immaculate Conception Church is a people, not a place, learning to live Jesus!
Where is the Tabernacle?
The worship area needs to accommodate our many needs, so the Tabernacle is in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel located to the left of the altar. Rather than having to remove the Blessed Sacrament when the purpose of the space changes, the Eucharist is reposed in a sacred space reserved for continual prayer.
Why aren’t there pews or kneelers?
Not only is our space multipurpose, but so is our furniture. Using chairs that easily stack and move allows us the flexibility we need for gatherings and events. We stand for different portions of the Eucharistic celebration, which is a proper alternative posture.
Why is there so much talking before the liturgy?
We are a parish family, and like any family, we share and talk whenever we get together. This coming together and sharing is an extension of the liturgy which is celebrated as a community, and the Eucharist, which makes us one. In the charism of St. Francis De Sales we are “Living Jesus.” Bells are rung prior to the beginning of the liturgy, and we are called to silence and immediate preparation for the eucharistic celebration. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is available for those who wish to spend quiet time in prayer before or after the liturgy.
Why don’t you have prayer intention / vigil light candles?
At present, there is no safe and fitting location for prayer intention / vigil light candles, nor is there a safe and respectful way to move them in and out of our worship space. We do offer the opportunity to make an offering for our sanctuary candles in honor or in memory of loved ones, friends, or to celebrate a special occasion.
Why does the baptismal font look like that?
Our baptismal font is designed for the full immersion of infants to adults. We are plunged into the death of the Lord and are raised with Him to new life. At the beginning of the funeral liturgy, we are brought right back to the moment our deceased brother or sister was baptized and claimed for Christ, and so it is especially fitting that caskets and cremains are placed over the font during funeral liturgies.
We are always happy to answer any of your questions or address any concerns you have about our parish community, and hope that you find that Immaculate Conception Church is a people, not a place, learning to live Jesus!
“A people, not a place, learning to live Jesus”