Ministries
“There are different gifts but the same Spirit; There are different ministries, but the same Lord; There are different works, but the same God who accomplishes all of them in everyone.”
1 Corinthians 12:4-6
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Walking With Moms In Need
Walking With Moms In Need, a nationwide program initiated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, operates at the parish level, to increase support for pregnant and parenting mothers in need. It works to ensure that any woman who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant, or parenting in difficult circumstances, can turn to her local Catholic Church and be connected with the resources she needs. As Pope Francis reminds us, parishes need to be “islands of mercy in the midst of a sea of indifference.”
The core theme of the “Walking with Moms in Need” initiative is to live the Gospel of Life by providing compassionate, and comprehensive support to pregnant and parenting mothers in local communities.
The goal is for every local Catholic parish to become a “sanctuary” for pregnant and parenting women in need. To get help from the Walking with Moms in Need ministry, you should reach out to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Core Team will help identify resources in the area, such as pregnancy help centers, maternity homes, and other support services.
Connect with us: Speak with the pastor, the Walking With Moms Core Team, or the parish staff. They will help mothers in need access resources and will also assist volunteers who want to serve in this ministry. Click HERE to send an email.
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It is the mission of the Adoration Ministry to spread the incredible blessing that Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament provides. To bring knowledge of this ministry and understanding to parishioners and non-parishioners alike and to inform the faithful of the quiet, reflective and joyous prayer that is gained from adoration. Everyone is invited and eligible to help this awesome ministry and we only ask that each person signing up to Adore Our Lord, do so with a commitment in mind and to realize the importance of keeping their times. For more information contact Emily Robbins by clicking HERE.
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The Adult Choir supports the liturgical activities of the parish through music and song at the 9:30 am Mass and Holy Days. Adults of any age are welcome to join us. For more information contact Andrea Santos by clicking HERE.
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Ministry to assist the Priest during Mass and at other requested celebrations. Requirements: 1) Boys and girls who have received their first communion. 2) Attend Mass each week. 3) Must know or learn the parts of the Mass. 4) Must be able to sit still. 5) Must be reverent in Mass.
For more information contact click HERE.
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BLD Covenant Community is a Catholic Charismatic Community of Encountered Families called together as one people through a moment of encounter and a process of renewal to a relationship of Faith, Hope and Love with God. BLD members are called to “Be Christ to one another and to others.” For more information contact Malou Alano by clicking here.
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We have need for all types of Grounds Maintenance help ie: maintaining the prayer garden, electricians, plumbers, assistant custodians, Baptism pool maintenance, lift operator, applying wood preserver on pews, snow removal, and sprinkler repair. If you have any of these skills, the need is there! For more information contact click HERE.
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What is Liturgy of the Word Ministry for children? Children age 4 through 14 are invited to listen to the Word of God proclaimed from the Lectionary for Children. This program is offered at the 11:30 Mass, September through Mid-May. There is no registration or fee for this ministry. This ministry requires: First Reader – Reads the Children’s Lectionary of 1st and/or 2nd reading. Gospel Reader – Reads the Children’s Lectionary of the Gospel and then talks with the children about what they just read and what it might mean to them. Helpers – Crowd control, passing out supplies and other duties as assigned. For more information contact Gloria Salcido. Click here.
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Planning the parish celebration of the Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe. For more information contact Vicky Camacho here.
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What is the Disciples of Jesus and Mary Program? The Disciples of Jesus and Mary are called to live in holiness and truth. The program offers how to discover your plan of life: the plan of life, found in the Heart of the Father, who He created you to be. The plan of life process helps us to recognize the way the Lord has been forming us throughout our entire life. We each have different gifts and special graces to help us to fulfill the plan of life given to us by the Lord. We learn how to apply the Five Principles to our life each and every moment. For more information contact: Michele Jenkins by clicking here. To learn more, visit
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The DVD/Book Lending Library offers positive, wholesome Catholic Christian materials for family enjoyment and spiritual growth. The library is available in the church office area. DVD’s are not in the cases so you need to check them out in the office. DVDs and books need to be returned within 2 weeks. For more information contact the parish office.
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Eucharistic Ministers are members of the community who feel called to be more involved in the celebration of Mass. They have the duty of helping the priest to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ. This ministry calls to those who want to be more involved, yet feel they do not have time to take on another activity. The commitment that comes along with being a Eucharistic Minister is to serve at scheduled Masses, in which one would already be participating. For more information contact the Parish Office.
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Our parish gift shop offers a variety of sacramental and inspirational items for our community, including Bibles, rosaries, saint figurines, holy cards, medals, crucifixes, prayer books, and other Catholic devotional items. The shop is open Sundays after the masses. This ministry exists to display and provide religious items that help encourage, support, and promote the teachings of the Catholic Faith among our parishioners.
For more information contact: Parish Receptionist 358-5977
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You, as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to the sick and homebound, have been called to be a sign and a bridge. Sent by the parish, you are the living sign that the community of faith and worship has not forgotten its absent sick, its invisible elderly. Bearing Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, you are a sign that God is and wants to be with them, sharing time, spiritual friendship and praying with them. As a representative of Christ living in the Church, you draw them back into conscious communion with the whole Body of Christ. They and their caregivers are not alone. Training will be provided. For more information contact: Parish Office
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Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making our community a better place, while supporting our Church. The Knights of Columbus are a Catholic men’s fraternal benefit society that allows members opportunities to work together to perform charitable works and to build financial security for themselves and their families through insurance and annuity programs. For more information contact: GK Terry Walsh at kofc12877@outlook.com
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The Ladies’ Guild is a nonprofit, spiritually motivated organization of Roman Catholic women dedicated to a Christian stewardship of service for the parish community. The Ladies’ Guild provides a calendar of social and charitable activities throughout the year to support that goal and the goals of their advisor, the Pastor.
For more information or to join the Ladies Guild contact:
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The Lay Carmelites are actually the third branch of the Carmelite religious order and are canonically the “Carmelite Third Order”. Lay Carmelites strive to adapt the charisma of the Carmelite friars into their “secular” state in life i.e. a life of prayer based around living in the presence of God. To become a member, one must be at least 18 years of age, be a practicing Catholic in good standing, and complete a period of formation prior to Reception. Membership is open to both men and women, married or single. Becoming a Lay Carmelite is actually a call, or vocation with three basic elements: prayer, community and service. Carmelites also cultivate a strong devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Brown Scapular. For more information contact: Eileen Dana 882-2071
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The Lector proclaims God’s Word to the gathered assembly at Mass, bringing it to life as the Living Word among us. Lectors should have the gift of projecting their voices in a clear, articulate manner. Lectors are scheduled for two weeks at a time approximately every other month. Training is provided. For more information contact: Maria Reames aljoba@sbcglobal.net
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The Martha Mary ministry strives to fill the corporal works of mercy by serving the people of Immaculate Conception Church with charity and love. This ministry has been active since 1998, organized with volunteers to reach out to the parishioners to meet their needs in the areas of: grieving families (hosting funeral reception), hospital needs (long and short terms illnesses, excluding nursing care), homebound (cooking meals, light house duties, visiting, errands), spiritual needs (praying, transportation to and from church). We have been supportive by hosting gatherings for our whole parish community. Maybe you know of someone who may benefit from this ministry. Please do not hesitate to call. Remember, we only serve the parishioners who are registered at Immaculate Conception Church. For more information contact: Karol Davis 425-6291
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The Multi-Cultural Choir sings at the 7:30 Mass. We also fill in for other choirs when needed. Practices are Saturdays at 2:00 pm. If you can make a joyful sound with your voice, would like to praise God through song, or play a musical instrument and would like to join us, please give us a call. For more information contact: Teresa Bouldin or Liuaki Tausinga by contacting the Parish Office or click HERE to send an email.
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FertilityCare Center of Reno teaches women/couples a natural method of family planning that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. NaProTechnology, the medical/surgical treatment of reproductive issues, including infertility, PMS, miscarriage, polycystic ovarian disease, endometriosis and others is offered. The classes are taught by competent FertilityCare Practitioners who give a detailed education in the method. For more information: Julianna Jervis 827-5111 or juliannajervis@att.net,
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Prayer and Life Workshop, A New Evangelization: Most successful and happy people are good at making time for reflection and spirituality. A time to silence the busy mind and just be. The workshop is a service approved by the Holy See, inspired by Father lgnacio Larranaga, to learn and deepen the art of prayer and live a much happier life full of peace. Thru meditations on the Word, intensive prayer methods, and silencing exercises, the participant overcomes, step by step, their inner anguishes and anxieties, fears and sadness, finding meaning to life thus experiencing the love, peace and joy that only God can provide. We have created a space for you, come and join us! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. For more information contact: Maria Hernandez 229-0368
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The Prayer Quilt/Shawl Ministry’s mission is to develop and improve the prayer life of the members while sewing prayer quilts and knitting or crocheting prayer shawls for parishioners in need of healing – physical and/or spiritual. As the quilts and shawls are made, the members silently pray for the healing and comfort of the recipients. Beginners wanting to learn are always welcome, as well as experienced sewers, knitters, and crocheters. Members meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month 1:30 – 4:00 pm. For more information: Donnie Nicoson 722-0010
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We are an active group of Pray-ers in our parish. We can be called prayer intercessors or prayer warriors. Prayer requests are submitted and put on a list. Each pray-er is contacted by phone or email and given the list of intentions. The needs are ongoing and important, so all pray-ers try to be vigilant & constant in interceding each day in their daily prayers. This ministry is vital to our parish and reaps abundant blessings. For more information contact: Laurie Jones 331-8311 or George Mankowski 225-7949
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This ministry prepares children who are age 7 or older and who are not baptized for full acceptance into the Church. Determination will be made on a one to one basis. The child and the parents/family participate in bi-monthly year-round sessions which are structured for an increased conversion of heart and knowledge about our faith. For more information contact the director of religious education.
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Fr. Philip is assembling a team of adults who have completed their sacraments of initiation and are active practicing Catholics to form a team to assist with the formation process for people who wish to become Catholic. The OCIA class meets regularly throughout the year. For more information: Theresa Currivan 775 934 1010
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To foster and promote respect for life at all stages from conception to natural death according to the teachings of the Catholic Church. To help educate and provide information to parishioners on the many Life issues including euthanasia, stem cells, cloning, physician assisted suicide, abortion, infanticide, and futile care issues while remaining faithful to Catholic teaching; providing an outreach to those in our Parish Community for information and referral to life supporting organizations and services available in our community. For more information contact: Toni Berry 356-2111
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The Sound/Video technician operates the soundboard system during Sunday & holy day Masses and the video projection of songs and parts of the Mass on the screens. For more information contact the parish office.
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Celebrate your faith with spirit and vibrant music! Our charismatic community meets every Thursday at 6:00 PM in the Worship Space for prayer gatherings held in Spanish, as well as a monthly Healing Mass. Everyone is welcome—no registration required, just come and join us!
¡Celebra tu fe con espíritu y música alegre! Nuestra comunidad carismática se reúne todos los jueves a las 6:00 PM en el Espacio de Adoración (Worship Space) para momentos de oración en español, así como una Misa de Sanación al mes. Todos son bienvenidos; no se requiere inscripción, ¡solo ven y únete a nosotros!
📍 When / Cuándo: Thursdays @ 6:00 PM | Jueves a las 6:00 PM
📍 Where / Dónde: Worship Space (Espacio de Adoración)
🗣️ Language / Idioma: Spanish / Español
✉️ Contact / Contacto: Dario Ramos
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Come join us to welcome parishioners and new members to the Celebration of the Mass. Duties will include: Greeting parishioners at the door, monitoring seating and clearing of the aisles, and collection of offerings. For more information contact: Dalene Melzer 342-2702
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“The fostering of vocations cannot be considered a marginal activity, but must be incorporated fully into the life and acuity of the community.” (Pope John Paul II) The purpose of a Parish Vocations Committee is to provide an atmosphere in the parish in which all eligible or interested people may carefully consider priesthood or the religious life. The Committee assumes the responsibility of creating a climate of vocation awareness in the parish. The Immaculate Conception Parish Vocations Committee is seeking parishioners who are interested in this worthwhile ministry. If you are interested in being a member of the committee, please complete a Parish Stewardship Form and turn it in to the parish office. You will be contacted within 3 weeks to discuss your interest. Your consideration is greatly appreciated and please remember: Vocations are everyone’s business! For more information contact the Parish Office.
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IMMACULATE CONNECTIONS
Immaculate Connections is a young adult group for ages 18–35 that meets every other Friday. It offers a welcoming space for connection, building a life of discipleship and community, deepening your relationship with Jesus Christ, and strengthen your understanding of God’s Word.
Join in the life and community of our parish and grow in your Catholic faith!
For more information, please contact Jonathan Barajas at youngadults@icsparks.org
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Immaculate Conception’s Youth Group is our parish community’s response to the needs of young people, offering a place where their unique gifts and talents can enrich the wider Church. We share the Good News of Jesus Christ and empower youth to live as His disciples through active participation in the life, mission, and ministries of our Catholic faith community. Our goal is to support the full personal and spiritual growth of every young person — and there is always fun to be had along the way.
All youth in grades 6–12 are invited to join us for Youth Group nights. Announcements regarding dates, times, and locations will be made on Sunday Masses.
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.
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.
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