Welcome to The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish
Welcome! Whether you are just curious about Christianity and the Catholic faith, a Catholic new to the area, or a new parishioner, we’re so glad you’ve decided to visit our website. If you haven’t yet done so, please come by the parish office, say hi to our pastor, Father Brian O’Connor, and the office staff. We would love to meet you and have a chat!
At The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Parish we seek to foster lively encounters with our Lord Jesus Christ through the Sacraments (particularly the Eucharist), prayer, service and fellowship. We invite you to come to our parish and allow yourself to be changed by the love that Jesus Christ has for you. If you are considering becoming Catholic, please inquire about our process called the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) which will guide you to “consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the way of faith and conversion” (RCIA 1).
As you become more acquainted with us, I hope that you will find an area in which to share time and talent with our parish family. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us if you have questions, want to join one of our ministry, or would like more information about The Immaculate Heart Parish. Once again, welcome, we look forward to getting to know you and discover the great love that Jesus Christ has for you!
We hope that you will find that this parish community is one you can call home.
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Finding The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish
Confession Times
Tuesday: 5:30 pm at St. John XXIII Church
Wednesday: 6:00 pm at St. John XXIII Church
Saturday: 3:00 to 3:30 pm at St. Mary Groveport Church
By Appointment: Call parish office 614-920-1563
Mass Times
Monday 8:30 a.m. at St. John XXIII Church
Tuesday evening 6:00 pm at St. John XXIII Church
Wednesday 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Groveport Church (click here for address)
Thursday 8:30 a.m. at St. John XXIII Church
Friday 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Groveport Church
Saturday 4:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Groveport Church
Sunday 8:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Groveport Church
Sunday 9:45 a.m. at St. John XXIII Church
Sunday 11:15 a.m. at St. John XXIII Church
Office Hours
Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Learn about Catholicism
Mass: What to Expect
If you have never been to Mass before, or if you haven't gone in a long time, we are excited to have you join us as we celebrate and worship together. We understand that it may feel foreign at first, and that some parts might seem confusing. The last thing we would want is for you to feel unwelcome during the service, so we have created a little guide for you to help you understand the liturgy a little better.
Parish Youth Catechesis PYC
(PYC) Parish Youth Catechesis program works with our parish families to help support and form parents in their role as primary educators of our faith. We use the family catechesis model which...
OCIA
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a program for people interested in the Catholic faith, whether they are non-Catholics thinking about becoming Catholic, or Catholics who wish...
Altar Serving
Altar Servers assist at Mass and other liturgical celebrations to help promote a prayerful, inviting gathering of worshipers. Young persons who serve are in grades 4 and above and need the ability...
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
In every celebration of the Eucharist, there should be a sufficient number of ministers of Holy Communion so that it may be distributed in a reverent and orderly manner. Bishops, priests and...
Greeters and Ushers
Greeters and Ushers are "ministers of hospitality" that welcome all those who come for Mass and gather as a community to give Glory and Praise to God. Members are outgoing and welcoming, ready to...
Lectors
"In the celebration of the Eucharist, the lector has his own proper function (cf. nos. 194-198), which he himself must carry out." The lector is instituted to proclaim the readings from Sacred...
Sacristan
The sacristan is a lay person who “diligently arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things that are necessary for the celebration of Mass” (GIRM, no. 105a). Working from the...