Immaculate Conception Church

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1 Immaculate Conception Church Parish Mission Statement Immaculate Conception Catholic Church celebrates the Eucharist and proclaims the gospel in worship, through our love of God and for each other, and with our ministry to the marginalized. We journey together in our faith, united by our trust in Christ s love and mercy and the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. George Green Parish Center 113 North Geneva Street Ithaca, NY Hours: Mon. Fri. 8:00AM 4:00PM Closed for Lunch 12-1 pm DECEMBER 2, ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT PARISH STAFF Fr. Augustine Chumo Pastor Fr.Augustine.Chumo@dor.org x110 Erika Linsdell Parish Admin. Assistant Erika.Linsdell@dor.org x101 Gary Vrabel Music Ministry Gary.Vrabel@dor.org ext. 102 JOIN US FOR OUR LITURGIES MASS SCHEDULE Monday & Thursday 12:10PM Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7AM Saturday 8:30AM Vigil Mass Saturday 4:30PM Sunday 8:30 & 10:30AM Our Vision: To be a community of God s Love and Service A. Emmanuel Berrido Music emmanuelberrido@gmail.com David Zellinger Finance Director David.Zellinger@dor.org Kathleen Adessa Bookkeeping Kathleen.Adessa@dor.org Rich Rasmussen Pastoral & Catechetical leader Rich.Rasmussen@dor.org ext. 105 Patrick Paolangeli Maintenance ppaolangeli@dor.org Dan Hurley Deacon Dan.Hurley@dor.org Calvary Cemetery Five Mile Drive, Ithaca Mike Moravec Cemetery Manager SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: A preparation session is required before the baptism of your child. Please call prior to your due date for an appointment. RECONCILIATION: Saturday 2:30P 4PM MARRIAGE: Please call at least 6 months in advance of your anticipated wedding date. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call to request this sacrament. HOSPITALIZATIONS: Call if your loved one is in the hospital. CONTACT INFORMATION Main Office 607/ Fax: 607/ IImmacul@dor.org BULLETIN REQUESTS: iimmacul@dor.org no later than 4PM

2 Next Sunday - December 9, nd Sunday of Advent Mass Intentions Sunday, December 2 8:30AM Sharon, Albert & Tamara Turco from Orlando Turco 10:30AM Louise Maynard from Mary Edsall-Golway Monday, December 3 12:10PM Anna Biskup from King & Jean Tang Tuesday, December 4 7:00AM Carmen Jacks from Mary Kohm Wednesday, December 5 7:00AM James & Barb Manning in honor of their 54th Wedding Anniversary from the Manning Family Thursday, December 6 12:10PM Athaleen & Frank Cammuso from Frank & Ngoc Cammuso Friday, December 7 7:00AM George Gary Jaynes (8th Ann.) from Josephine Jaynes & Family 5:30PM Joseph & Magdalen Benedict & DM of the Family from John & Josephine Churey Saturday, December 8 10:00AM Edna Sojiannas from the Ehmsen Family 4:30PM Amelia Massi for Good Health from Mary & Sonny Camobreco Sunday, December 9 8:30AM For Parishioners 10:30AM Louis Bonanni, Sr. from Sam & Joanne Bonanni NEED TO KNOW The Mass Intention Book for 2019 is now open and available for all Parishioners. Also the 2019 Sanctuary Lamp is now available for Intentions. Giving Tree Program-All Giving Tree gifts are due this weekend. All Christmas cards for Cayuga Ridge residents are due next weekend, December 8 and 9. The Service Team appreciates your support and generosity. There will be a great opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation on December 8th: 2:00 PM through 4:15PM as we have an extra priest. Bible and faith sharing will be held on Mondays during the month of December at ONE PM after Mass. Word Among Us for December is available for a suggested donation of 1 dollar. It is a great spiritual resource. APPRECIATION Many thanks to the Knights of Columbus for hosting the coffee hour on a Thanksgiving weekend. There was a great turn out. Gluten free cookies were very much appreciated. For Ed. Farmer who has retired from the Finance Council after serving for five years. Ed has been a valuable member of the finance council. We wish him every God s blessings in his future endeavors. To our spontaneous volunteers who worked on our parish newsletter a day before and after Thanksgiving. Thank you so much! To the Knights of Columbus for helping us with the purchase of the new Breaking Bread for Year C Liturgical year. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. For those who donate food items for the food pantry. Thank you so much. To our new ministry volunteers, thank you for all you bring to the service of our parish community THIS WEEK TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 1:00P FOOD PANTRY-PH 5:30P ADULT CHOIR-CH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 3:00P PIETRA FITNESS-PH 5:30P CONTEMP GRP-CH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 6:00P PARISH COUNCIL-PH FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 7:30-9AM EXPOSIT./BENEDICT.-CH 5:30P FEAST-DAY VIGIL MASS-CH 7:00P PRAYER/PRAISE/WORSHIP-CH SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 10:00A FEAST-DAY MASS W/ BISHOP SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 COFFEE HOUR 11:40A PAGEANT REHEARSAL-CH 12:30-3:00P YTH GRP /SERVICE TEAM 3:30-5:00P PARISH RETREAT-CH OFFERTORY AND FINANCE November 25, 2018 Plate Collection 5,432 Electronic ACH $195 Catholic University $1,067 Attendance 474 CMA 2018/19 Campaign: As of this date, we are at $20,706 of our $57,151 goal with 110 families having contributed to the Catholic Ministries Appeal. We thank those who have given generously and ask all who have not yet given to prayerfully consider doing so. The Appeal helps our Church and our parish in so many ways. Kindly consider supporting this appeal. Thank you. Star of Bethlehem movie will be shown at the Kopernik Observatory & Science Center in Vestal on Friday, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14. This fascinating documentary unlocks the mystery of the Star of Bethlehem by relating scientific knowledge about astronomy and historical clues from the bible. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie begins at 7pm.Go to for more information.

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5 Next Sunday December 9, nd Sunday of Advent Learn Swahili with Fr. Chumo Kipindi cha Maajilio= Advent season Mishumaa = Candles (Mshumaa-singular) Mishumaa ya Maajilio = Advent candles SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS Best Wishes to Kerman Glaser and Dorothy Buechel on their Birthday! Christmas Flowers & Decorations If you wish to contribute ($10) toward the purchase of Christmas Flowers & Decorations in memory of a loved one, please contact the Parish Office, , or fill out and return the special marked blue envelope now available in the rear of church. These do not automatically renew, so you must contact the office if you wish to have your intention included. Deadline: December 17, Holy Days of Obligation. FYI In addition to Sunday, the days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the USA in conformity with Canon 1246, are as follows: January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God ;The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (May 30, 2019); August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary; November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints; December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception; December 25, the Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Please note: Whenever January 1 ( the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God), or August 15 (the Solemnity of the Assumption), or November 1 (the Solemnity of All Saints) falls on a Saturday or on a Monday, the precept to attend Mass is lifted. OUR SANCTUARY LAMP WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN MEMORY OF GEORGE GARY JAYNES FROM JOSEPHINE JAYNES & FAMILY NOVENA FOR OUR PARISH A parish is our spiritual home. This is where we receive rebirth to become the children of God and get spiritual nourishment needed for our faith journey. Many people look up to us to find hope. As we prepare to celebrate our parish feast day on December 8th with our Bishop, we shall do a Novena with special thematic intentions for our faith community. Beginning 12/1, each day for nine days: 12/1 Faith growth and deepening 12/2 Healing from the past misdeeds 12/3 Peace and reconciliation 12/4 More vocations in our diocese 12/5 Youth and young families 12/6 Unity in our nation 12/7 Refuges and migrants 12/8 Mass of Thanksgiving with the Bishop to conclude. One Hail Mary will be said after each intention. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the novena. You can do at home with family. YOUTH CORNER Attention parents, children, and teens. You are invited to take part in a Christmas Social event on Friday, December 14 th from 6p-8:30p in Carges Hall (basement of the church). There will be food, games, movies, Christmas cookies and more. We hope you can all join us for this fun filled evening. For more information you can contact Rich at the parish office. AROUND THE AREA/DIOCESE Share the Warmth: Annual Winter Outerwear Collection This the season for donating coats, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves and boots to the annual Share the Warmth drive sponsored by Catholic Charities. You ll find collection bins around the area in grocery and other stores, on the campuses, and at our church. Catholic Charities will be distributing these items for free during the first two weeks of December. Friendly volunteers are needed to wait on customers and help them find the items they need. 2-hour shifts are available, December 3-7 and 10-14, from 9:00am until 4:00pm. It s a great way to start Advent! Contact Shay to volunteer at Shay.Washington@dor.org or ext 14. Advent Retreat: The Holiday season can be so stressful with so much going on in our lives. To help focus on the meaning and the spiritual riches of the season, Immaculate Conception has invited Fr. Dennis Billy for the weekend of December 8/9 to preside at Mass with a presentation on Advent s Sacred Quartet: Marian theme for Advent in the afternoon 3-4 PM. All are welcome. Bring family and friends. This is a great spiritual opportunity for our faith community. Save the Date! The 3rd Annual March for Life will take place on Friday, January 1pm to coincide with the 46th annual National~March For Life in DC the world s largest pro-life event! The March will begin at the parish steps and proceed along Seneca Street. Plan to be part of this peaceful, prayerful witness to Life! For more information or to help, contact Carolann Darling, parish Respect Life Ministry, at

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