Immaculate Conception Church Staff Connection... 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. October 1, 2017 Time moves fast. Where did September go? The weather was good that is why it went so fast. October is here and before we know Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here. In the meantime, it is good to focus on the issues before us: October is the Month of the Holy Rosary. As it has been our practice in our parish, I invite everyone to dedicate time to privately pray the Rosary daily on the road walking or driving, and take sometimes at least once a week to pray the Rosary with friends and family. There is so much to pray for; for peace in the world, for victims of natural disasters, for peace in the families, and for individual souls. We shall have plenty of opportunities to pray community Rosary at our Church on Mondays and Thursdays 11.45 AM before the 12.10 PM Daily Mass. Something to look forward is the first Saturday of the month, October 7 which happens to fall on the feast of the Holy Rosary. I invite everyone for the Holy Hour which begins at 3 PM. Come prepared to pray the Rosary which will start at 3.30 PM before the benediction. It is good to be with Jesus in the company of His Mother and our Mother! The Gospel of this weekend has very challenging questions. We have a picture of two imperfect boys. Neither of the son in the story was of the kind to bring joy to his father. Both were unsatisfactory; but one in the end obeyed was certainly better than the one who did not. The ideal son would be the one who received the father s orders with obedience and carried them out fully. What can we learn from this story? There are two kinds of people in this world. There those whose professions is much better than their practice. They will promise anything, they have God constantly on their lips, but in practice they do very little. For many Christians today, Christianity has been reduced to some intellectual concepts. There are those who profess no interest in religion and yet do generous things, sometime secretly. People like this have a lot to teach the rest of the people of any religion. They have something to offer to the world. The central teaching of this parable is that the really good person is the one whose faith and action match. Promise can never take the place of performance and fine words can never be substituted for fine deeds. Our Lord taught us and modeled by his life and mission. He came to serve and was obedient to the will of the Father to the very end. Amani kwenu. Mungu awabariki! Fr. Chumo Mass Schedule Monday & Thursday 12:10PM Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7AM Vigil Mass Saturday 4:30PM Sunday 8:30 & 10:30AM George Green Parish Center 113 North Geneva Street Ithaca, NY 14850 *** 607/273-6121 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 OCTOBER 8, 2017 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 2 Date Sunday 10-1 Monday 10-2 Tuesday 10-3 Wednesday 10-4 Thursday 10-5 Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-7 Sunday 10-8 Mass Intentions 8:30AM Robert Rasmussen from Jim & Carolann Darling 10:30AM For Parishioners 12:10PM Mary Ann Fitzpatrick from Linda Edsall 7:00AM Peter Potorti from Sonny & Mary Camobrecco 7:00AM Sam Lapp from John Perko 12:10PM Louis Pnezich from Christine Morog 7:00AM Domenico Ciotti from the Guidi Family 4:30PM For Parishioners 8:30AM Richard Perenyi from Elizabeth & Hede Perenyi 10:30AM Bagnardi, O Rourke & Seres Families from Elizabeth Bagnardi We welcome into our faith family Eloise Michael Daughter of Ian & April Michael Baptized on September 19, 2017 Financial Update: The Week Ahead... SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 11:45A HS YTH GRP-YR 2:30P MS YTH GRP-YR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 1:00P FOOD PANTRY 5:30P ADULT CHOIR-CH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 10:30A SCC-PC 3:00P PIETRA FITNESS-PH 5:00P CONTEMP. GRP-CH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 9:00A SOUTHRN TIER FOOD BANK-PH 4:00P LGHT WGH-PC 7:00P PARISH COUNCIL-PH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 7:30-11A EXPO./BENEDICT.-CH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 9:00A K OF C 3RD DEGREE-PH 9:00A ORGANIST GUILD-CH 3:00P HOLY HOUR CH 3:00P I.C. ICON PRESENTATION-CH 4:00P I.C. ICON RECEPTION-PH Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Ian & April Michael Convalidation of Marriage September 23, 2017 As we begin the 2017/2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal, the following information was provided by the diocese. CMA Goal for 2018: $60,246 All goals include a 3% increase for inflation as represented in the diocesan budget. Our goal is based on the following statistics for our parish: # of Households: 1366 Weekly Mass Attendance: 580 (October 2016) Ordinary Offertory: $507,853 Median Income (2013-2017 US Census)$44,153 Remember, the church is responsible for reimbursing the Diocese for any shortage on our goal. We count on everyone to help us reach our goal. Immaculate Conception Icon The Knights of Columbus will be presenting an image of The Blessed Virgin of the Immaculate Conception at the Holy Hour from 3-4pm on Saturday, October 7th. This Icon was obtained by the Supreme Council and has been circulated for viewing amongst the Councils of the Finger Lakes District in the Rochester Diocese. This particular Icon has completed it s circulation and we are now looking for a permanent home. After hearing this, Fr. Chumo applied for our church. The Supreme Executive Committee have decided that Immaculate Conception is the rightful place for the Icon and Fr. Chumo will accept it formally at this Holy Hour. It will be presented by a Senior Representative from the State Council. A reception and viewing will follow in the Parish Hall. Our most recent annual accounting period ran from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Separate records are kept for (1) the general parish, (2) the school and (3) the cemetery. Today, a few comments on the general parish financial results. Next week, some comments on the school and cemetery results. At June 30, 2017 parish operating expenses of $682,700 (payroll, benefits, utilities, insurance, maintenance, etc ) exceeded operating revenues of $654,600 ( collections, gifts, rents, etc. ), resulting in a parish loss of about $28,100. Included in parish expense was a $60,000 subsidy to the school. Some revenues were less than we budgeted and some expenses were more than we budgeted, but overall there were no individual items too far out of line. Looking ahead, we expect better results and are finalizing a new budget that does not include the school subsidy expense. Thank you for your financial support and your confidence in our parish management. Our Sanctuary Lamp will Burn this week in Memory of Richard Perenyi From Elizabeth Perenyi Our Offering to the Lord September 23, 2017 Collection 2017 $6,727 *********************************************** Catholic Courier $1,007 *********************************************** Attendance 564
NEXT SUNDAY OCTOBER 8, 2017 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Learn Swahili with Fr. Chumo Mungu ametenda mambo makuu = God has done great things (wonders) Mungu hakupenda! = God loves you! Mungu ni mwingi was rehema = God is merciful Page 3 Do you want to change the world? Mother Theresa said we can do no great things; only small things with great love. So, if you want to change the world then Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interests, but also for those of others. Philippians 2:3-4 Parish Council invites you! Mark Your Calendars: Peace Week 2017 Muslim-Quaker-Catholic Dialogue: Immaculate Conception Thursday, Oct. 19, 7pm.-Presentation & discussion with members of the local Muslim and Quaker Communities on what our faiths teach about war, peace and non-violence. Oct. 7 Holy Hour w/ Icon presentation & Rosary 3-4 p.m. Oct. 8 Coffee hour after Masses hosted by K of C Oct. 22 Coffee hour after Masses hosted by Youth Grp A Sincere Thank You to the family of MaryAnn Fitzpatrick Annual Peace Prayer Service: St Anthony Church, Groton Sunday, Oct. 22, 5pm-Our 9th annual Tompkins Co. Catholic Community s prayer for peace, featuring music by the inter-parish choir. At thei beautiful evening service, we ll reflect on our Christian calling to be peacemakers. Followed by a soup super. War & The Environment: St. Catherine of Siena, Ithaca Wed., Oct. 25, 7pm-Presentation by Prof. Charles Geisler, Cornell, on the ways military action destroys the environment. We need to make the connection between peace and care for God s creation. for remembering Immaculate Conception Church in the obituary of their loved one. 3rd Annual Rochester Catholic Men s Conference Create in me a clean heart Saturday, October 14 8am 4pm St. Jude the Apostle Parish, 4100 Lyell Rd, Rochester Registration $55 Lighthouse CD s For Better Forever: Catholic guide to Marriage: Drawing from years of clinical practice, Catholic psychotherapist Dr. Gregory Popcak integrates proven psychology with orthodox Christianity in a way that will surprise and challenge you. Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love: In this presentation, Dr. Edward Sri explains how St. John Paul ll teachings of the Theology of the Body can help us prepare for our future marriage, by showing us how to live as selfless, authentic men and women. LIFE CHAIN- Stand with others who also profess the protection of life from the moment of conception to natural death. For 30 years this event has taken place in cities throughout the USA on the 1st Sunday of October. Again this year we will meet at the parking lot near Key Bank on the corners of Main St. and Groton Ave in Cortland on Sunday October 1st from 2 pm to 3 pm. Invite family, friends, youth groups,... to stand peacefully in silent prayer for just one hour to give witness to the protection of the vulnerable pre-born, their mothers and fathers. Lawn chairs and strollers welcome! Sponsored locally by "Cortland County Citizens for Life". For more information contact Carolann Darling, 607-351-6668 or Petrina Fadel 898-3978. www.lifechain.net 40 Days for Life begins THIS WEDNESDAY, September 27th!! More than 12 faith communities from throughout Tompkins County will be participating! Have you committed to your weekly time of peaceful prayer, fasting and vigil? Sign-up on the schedule located in the vestibule. Free parking is available at joe s until 4pm. There is also parking available along Seneca St. Come and pray for the protection of the pre-born; no longer shall we tolerate the selling of baby parts. Stand in prayer across the street from Planned Parenthood, 620 W. Seneca St. Every life is precious! For more information contact Carolann Darling, 607351-6668 or MaryAnne Tissot 315-246-7479. www.40daysforlife.com/ithaca. $70 at the door $15 men under 21 www.exultrochester.org Celebrate Mary with the Rosary During the month of October, Immaculate Conception will be praying the Rosary weekly on Monday and Thursday at 11:40am. If you are willing to lead a service, please sign up by the Mary Shrine in the church. We are currently in a transition period with our Finance Dept. and therefore the weekly automatic contribution deductions have temporarily been placed on hold. We hope to have this corrected soon. 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 Bookkeeping TBA Business Assistant TBA 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 Mike Moravec-Cemetery Manager
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