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. Staff Connection... April 29, 2018 Immaculate Conception Church Our Parish Cemeteries: Our peaceful final resting places. Have you given much thought to our Parish cemeteries? Not likely, not a subject for casual conversation but when the time comes, all of us will become familiar with our cemeteries. They are sacred, blessed and dedicated as final resting places. They are places to make visits to our loved ones, friends and our fellow parishioners who once shared life and faith with us. We are fortunate that our Parish owns two cemeteries: Mount Olivet Cemetery on East State Street and Calvary Cemetery on 5 Mile Drive. Mt. Olivet was acquired around 1864 and continued burials until around 1915. In the early 1900 s burials began at Calvary Cemetery, our main resting place for our loved ones. Calvary Cemetery is about 40 acres, including the wooded lot behind the actual cemetery. In 1985, the Queen of Peace Mausoleum was constructed. Recent changes to the cemetery grounds include a new section for cremation burials. Both of our cemeteries are privately owned by the Parish. While we do not report to New York State, Diocese of Rochester Cemetery Policy states that we will comply with all NYS operational and financial policies. Because of our private status, we are not eligible for NYS funding. This leads me to the financial issues concerning our cemeteries. The Parish Pastor has overall responsibility for the cemeteries, while the Cemetery Advisory Committee is charged with operational and fiduciary oversight. This committee works in conjunction with the Parish Finance Counsel. Meeting monthly, The Cemetery Committee receives operational updates from the Cemetery Manager and financial updates from the Director of Administration and Finance. Our goal is for the cemetery to stand alone financially and not be a burden on the church budget. Over the last few years, this has been a challenge. As of February 28 the financial statements for the cemetery show an $11,710 deficit. Mt. Olivet expenses (mowing/trimming only) are about $2,400 per year and there are no funds to cover this. This has to be absorbed by the Calvary Cemetery budget. A few of the significant annual operational costs include personnel costs and insurance ($44,918), Facilities and Maintenance ($25,471) and Outsourcing Services such as backhoe services, fuel, supplies ($15, 641). Much of the budget shortfall this year is due to significantly reduced grave sales, down about $21,000. The Committee is most appreciative of the May second collection and hopefully this will close the budgetary gap somewhat. In addition we need to reduce expenditures while still maintaining an attractive and well groomed cemetery where visitors can visit family members and loved ones in a pleasant setting. Visits to our cemeteries are very much encouraged. A Memorial Day Mass will be celebrated at the Calvary cemetery location on May 28, 2018. Please join us for this special Mass. Feel free to direct any comments or suggestions to the Cemetery Committee. We need your input to guide us into the future to meet your needs and expectations. Thank you, Jim Moravec, Secretary, Cemetery Committee with assistance from Pat Welch Mass Schedule Monday & Thursday 12:10PM Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7AM Saturday 8:30AM Vigil Mass Saturday 4:30PM Sunday 8:30 & 10:30AM George Green Parish Center 113 North Geneva Street Ithaca, NY 14850 *** 607/273-6121 Hours: Mon. Fri. 8:00AM 4:00PM Sacraments Baptism: A preparation session is required before the baptism of your child. Please call 273-6121 prior to your due date for an appointment. Reconciliation: Saturday 2:30P 4PM Marriage: Please call 273-6121 at least 6 months in advance of your anticipated wedding date. Anointing of the Sick: to request this sacrament. Hospitalizations: if your loved one is in the hospital.
NEXT SUNDAY MAY 6, 2018 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER (1ST COMMUNION WEEKEND) SECOND COLLECTION BUILDING MAINTENANCE Date The Week Ahead... Mass Intentions Sunday 4-29 8:30AM Nancy Nazer from the Nazer Family 10:30AM For Parishioners Monday 4-30 12:10PM Mary Schano from Gloria Hubble Tuesday 5-1 7:00AM Kiersten Moore from the Betts & Oberlander Families Wednesday 5-2 Thursday 5-3 Friday 5-4 7:00AM Christi Amato from Leslie Moskowitz 12:10PM Poor Souls in Purgatory from Ruth Pearson 7:00AM Special Intention from Helen Shultz Saturday 5-5 8:30AM Francis Xavier Booth, Jr. from Leslie Moskowitz 4:30PM For Parishioners Sunday 5-6 8:30AM Robert T. Cornish from Louise Cornish & Family 10:30AM Sarah Zifchock from Her Family Volunteer Recognition Mass and Reception We are a parish who cares about our church and our community. We count on the many volunteers who help inside the church to decorate, clean, and serve at Mass. Beyond Mass, we count on the volunteers who work at our Food Pantry, help with our Christmas gift ministry, work on our parish committees and assist in various other ways to help our Parish. It is the time of year when we celebrate a special Mass and then a reception to thank our volunteers who have served in any way in the last year. Join us for Mass on Monday, May 7th at 5:30 pm followed by a reception in the parish hall. RSVP Deadline is Thursday, May 3rd (273-6121). The Parish Pastoral Council has 6 openings for the 2018-2019 year. We need 4 new members and 2 alternate members. Parishioners who have already submitted their names as candidates for next year's council were contacted by phone this week to verify their candidacy and invited to the next meeting of the parish council on Thursday, May 3 at 6:00 pm in Carges Hall. Candidates will be able to meet current Council members, ask questions, and they will have an opportunity to express why they wish to serve on Council. If you are interested in becoming a member but have not yet submitted your name, please contact Father Chumo by April 30th. CMA 2017-2018 CMA has gotten underway. Our gratitude to everyone who has already made their pledge and contributed. Here is our current standing. (Please make checks payable to Catholic Ministries Appeal) Current status: 224 Families Goal $60,246 82.13% $48,723 Page 2 SUNDAY, APRIL 29 11:45A 5TH SUNDAY ROSARY-CH 11:45A HS YTH GRP-YR 2:30P MS YTH GRP-YR MONDAY, APRIL 30 3:30P FINANCE COUNCIL-PC TUESDAY, MAY 1 1:00P FOOD PANTRY 5:30P ADULT CHOIR-CH WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 3:00P PIETRA FITNESS-PH 5:00P CONTEMP GRP-CH THURSDAY, MAY 3 11:40A ROSARY-CH 6:00P PARISH COUNCIL-PH FRIDAY, MAY 4 7:30-11:00A EXPO/BENEDICT.-CH SATURDAY, MAY 5 1ST COMMUNION WEEKEND 3:00P HOLY HOUR EXPOSITION-CH During the month of May, we will resume our practice of praying the Rosary every Monday and Thursday at 11:45am, prior to the noon daily Mass, beginning on Thursday, May 3, and all Saturdays in May at 3:40pm. We also need volunteers to help lead us. Contact Fr. Chumo. Congratulations! Mr. & Mrs. John & Josephine Churey 70 Wedding Anniversary May 1, 2018 FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Our parish Food Pantry now serves an average of 150 people every Tuesday, a significant increase over the last 18 months. Over 30 parishioners currently volunteer at the Food Pantry. However, there is an immediate and critical need every Tuesday Morning for drivers with a truck, van or large SUV to gather food donations from local stores, distributors, bakeries, etc. and bring them to the food pantry. (some lifting and loading activity required). A few extra volunteers are also invited to help unload, sort and distribute these donations on Tuesday, or on Monday mornings to help unload and sort the food delivered by the Food Bank of the Southern Tier. If you can help in any way, please contact John McQueeney at 856-405-5715 or jjmcqueenney@gmail.com Our Offering to the Lord April 22, 2018 Plate Collection $6,296 Electronic ACH $195 *********************************************** *********************************************** Attendance 543
NEXT SUNDAY MAY 6, 2018 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER (1ST COMMUNION WEEKEND) SECOND COLLECTION BUILDING MAINTENANCE Page 3 Learn Swahili with Fr. Chumo VOCABULARY Na = and Pia = also Habari = news Kazi = work Shule = school Friends of the Library Booksale The Friends of the Library Booksale begins on May 5 and continues until May 22 on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 10am until 8pm. The sale includes an entire section for religion that includes many Catholic Bibles, prayer books, books about saints, the pope and well-known Catholic authors. All books are in excellent condition. Prices start at $4.50 for hardcovers for adults and $3.00 for children s hardcovers. Paperback books are cheaper and all prices decrease daily. New stock is added everyday until all the shelves are empty. All proceeds go to buy books for the Tompkins county Library. The Friends of the Library is located at 509 Esty St. next to the Ithaca Bakery. Oreo Bakers Get Crumbs: Stand with Outsourced Workers Nabisco workers from the iconic Chicago Nabisco bakery will discuss devastating community impacts after 600 family-sustaining, middle-class jobs were moved from Chicago to Mexico, where workers are paid poverty wages. The Tour will also describe how the faith and labor communities are standing with the workers. Wednesday May 2, 5pm Dinner (optional), 6pm Program, Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Hall, 701 W. State St. Ithaca (across from the bus station). Sponsored by Catholic Charities and the Labor-Religion Coalition of the Finger Lakes. A Day Retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House (5151 Foster Rd., Canandaigua, NY) May 15, 2018 9am 3pm Theme: Be Still and Know that I am God There is a $25 fee which includes Conference/Lunch/Mass Register at: 585-394-5700/ndretreat@rochester.rr.com Strong, healthy and intimate relationships with others are crucial for a healthy life. God not only created us to be in relationship with him but also with others. We live in a time where our conversations are condensed to text messages and a maximum of 150 characters. Strong, healthy and intimate relationships are built on meaningful, caring conversations with others and are crucial for a healthy life. Here are some insights from Sean Covey from his book 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. Keep Promises follow through on what you tell others you will do. This helps build trust. Do small acts of kindness Notice it doesn t say random acts of kindness. We should be kind all the time not just randomly. Be loyal Don t gossip about friends. Try to go one whole day with only saying positive things about others. (now there is a challenge) Listen God gave us two ears and one mouth so we could listen more and talk less. Say you re sorry - Pride can be a relationship killer. Admit when you are wrong and apologize. NY State Right to Life Lobby For Life Day Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Time: Location: 10:00 am to approximately noon. Followed by lobby appointments with legislators. Legislative Office Bldg, 198 State St, Albany, NY Powerful speakers that will inspire and equip you to take action and impact your State Senators and Assembly Members. This is your opportunity to address our lawmakers and actively make a difference in our state by using your voice for the voiceless. To register contact 518-434-1293/alisons@nysrighttolife.org NDHS MayFEST 2018! Fun for the Whole Family! Spring is in the air which means MayFEST is right around the corner. MayFEST 2018 will be held Saturday, May 12 from 10am to 3pm at Notre Dame High School (1400 Maple Ave, Elmira, NY) Featuring a wide variety of craft vendors and activities, MayFEST has something for everyone. For the little ones: character appearances, an opportunity to make a Mother s Day gift to take home to Mom, and for a nominal fee, there will be children s games and activities. Back by popular demand, freshly baked bread by Sr. Arlene Semesky, RSM, lovely hanging baskets in time for Mother s Day, and chicken BBQ Dinners will also be available for purchase and take-out. Do not miss NDHS annual Art Show. All proceeds from MayFEST will benefit Notre Dame High School. Fore more info contact Tracy Brunton, 734-2267 x325 or visit the website: www.notredamehighschool.com. Join the Catholic Action Network The Catholic Action Network (CAN), an arm of the Catholic Conference, gives us all a larger voice in the halls of government. Visit www.nyscatholic.org and sign up under the Take Action tab to receive Action Alerts on important issues and how to reach your NYS Senators. PARISH STAFF Fr. Augustine Chumo ext. 105 Pastor Fr.Augustine.Chumo@dor.org Erika Linsdell ext. 101 Parish Administrative Assistant Erika.Linsdell@dor.org Gary Vrabel ext. 111 Music Ministry HolySpearRats@gmail.com David Zellinger Finance Director David.Zellinger@dor.org Kathleen Adessa Bookkeeping Kathleen.Adessa@dor.org CONTACT INFORMATION Main Office 607/273-6121 Fax: 607/273-0185 www.immconch.org IImmacul@dor.org www.facebook.com/immconch YOUTH & FAMILY Rich Rasmussen ext. 102 Pastoral & Catechetical leader Rich.Rasmussen@dor.org Dan Hurley-Deacon 585-319-8205 Dan.Hurley@dor.org BULLETIN REQUESTS: E-mail: iimmacul@dor.org no later than Mondays @ 4p Calvary Cemetery 272-5780 638 Five Mile Drive, Ithaca Mike Moravec-Cemetery Manager
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