For the next 30 days, you can stream ODB Film's movie, Full of Grace, for free by clicking on the title above or the image to the right. Taking place a decade after the Resurrection, this moving drama follows Mary’s last days on earth. Peter visits her, bringing with him the struggles of the Church. As only a mother can, Mary helps Peter to recognize Jesus moving in his life and the life of the Church despite what he sees and feels. Though she is physically separated from Jesus, her reflections on life with Him remind them both that they are always united with Him in their souls. This film was made to inspire peaceful reflection and increase our love for and devotion to the Blessed Mother. Like Mary, we are always united with Jesus in our souls, and like Mary, we must wait patiently to be reunited with Him. After the 'quarantine' lifts, copies of this movie are available at the parish office in Cherokee.

Because of the coronavirus emergency, eBreviary.com has created a temporary web page offering a printable prayer PDF for the current hour every day. Click the title above or the photo to go to their website and pray the current hour of the day that is prayed by priests, deacons, and religious each day.

The Bishop recorded a new video today that is now available at: https://scdiocese.org/messages-from-bishop or by clicking the title above or the bishop's photo.

To protect you and your family, we urge you to post an Image of the Divine Mercy on your front doors. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains why in this video on YouTube. Click the title above or the Divine Mercy picture to watch the video.

Pope Francis will give an extraordinary blessing “urbi et orbi,” [“to the city and to the world”] at 6 p.m. local time in Rome on Friday, March 27 or noon Central Time (CDT). It will be broadcast on the Vatican news website at https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html The event will include the Word of God, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the Blessing from the steps of St. Peter's Basilica. To receive the plenary indulgence, a person needs to desire to turn away from sin and seek conversion to God. thus, there needs to be: — A spirit detached from sin. — Sacramental confession as soon as possible. — Eucharistic communion as soon as possible. — Prayer for the Holy Father’s intentions. — Being united spiritually through the media to the pope’s special prayer and blessing on March 27. Tune in noon Friday March 27 by clicking the title above or the photo of the Pope to be taken the Vatican's website. OR tune into EWTN on your cable or satellite provider as Pope Francis presides over a moment of prayer outside of St. Peter's Basilica with the square empty as everyone is invited to participate spiritually in this time of the Covid- 19 pandemic. (60 minutes) Encore: Friday, March 27 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, March 28 at 4:00 AM.

composed by St. Alphonsus Liguori in the 18th century: My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

We are truly experiencing historic times, as we navigate through the spread of COVID-19, and the ever-developing ways we are called to respond to it. I am sure you are all feeling the same way at your place of work and at home with your families. We are all saddened by the suspension of Mass, and the cancelling of parish and diocesan activities, but we also know how important it is to keep people safe. Please know that you are in our prayers, and we will continue to pray for your health and well-being. At this point it is critical to make you aware that we do not have an end date for these changes and it is not safe to assume that it is okay to begin to reschedule cancelled events in the days (and even weeks) following the conclusion of the present 8-week suspension. From what we have been told, it is very possible that the present suspensions will in fact be extended. With that all that being said, we are making changes here at the Chancery that we want you to be aware of...

Bishop Walker Nickless issued the mandate to suspend all Sunday and public Masses effective immediately. This suspension will extend for eight weeks, and then will be re-evaluated as the coronavirus situation develops. ...

This afternoon I took part in a conference call with the bishop and pastors from around the Diocese of Sioux City... regarding the status of the COVID-19...Thus, as stated by the bishop this afternoon, I am mandating the following: All parish facilities-church buildings, offices, and shrines [Maryhill Tower and shelter house] will remain locked 24/7 until an all clear is given.....

How might we go about making a spiritual Communion? St. Peter Julian Eymard (1811-1868), the French “apostle of the Eucharist,” suggested the following format ...

As we enter this time of ‘hibernation’ to try to prevent the COVID-19 Coronavirus from entering our communities—please be assured of my prayers and support. While public Mass [daily and Sunday] has been suspended at this time in all parishes across the Diocese of Sioux City, I will offer,,,

As of this moment all the following events at Immaculate Conception-Cherokee and Our Lady of Good Counsel-Holstein are CANCELLED: All public celebrations of the Mass. ...

Please join me in praying for all those throughout the world affected by the Coronavirus. May those who have died rest in peace and may their families and friends be strengthened by God our Father’s loving care....After consulting with my advisors, including the Presbyteral Council, I have decided to mandate the following actions for all in the Diocese of Sioux City...

Please remember your parish in your will.....Your bequest is a testimony to your faith in our future....

The Rite of Baptism for Children has been re-translated from Latin to English, as we did for the Mass in 2011 and Matrimony in 2016. Now called the Order of Baptism for Children, ...

Groundskeeper/Caretaker for the Maryhill Shrine beginning April 1; Custodian beginning May 2; Director of Religious Education for Immaculate Conception Parish beginning June 1....

such as the flu and the Coronavirus...If you are experiencing any symptoms—please exercise your best judgment about attending Mass or parish events....

A sign of reverence for the Eucharist is to remain in the pew at the end of Mass, singing, until the recessional Hymn has concluded, or the presiding priest has left the church.

Combined collection for Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa, and CRS is First Sunday in Lent - March 1, 2020...

family dinner of tuna casserole and mac & cheese after the 5:30 Mass. The Faith Formation children will eat 1st so they can go to class. A free will donation will be accepted....