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... March 26, 2017 NATIONAL CATHOLIC SISTERS WEEK (belated) The Mercies are coming! Circle your calendars for Sunday, April 2, 2:00 PM, Parish Hall Immaculate Conception Church Sister Jane Kenrick graduated in 1953 from Immaculate Conception and in 1957 joined the Sisters of Mercy. In 1965, five Sisters of Mercy left Rochester to begin a ministry in Santiago, Chile. Sister Jane joined them in 1966 and was there until 2016. During these years she experienced the overthrow of Salvador Allende in 1973 and the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet. As this was going on around her, she was involved in a Parish Ministry and in the formation of training Chilean women interested in becoming Sisters of Mercy. She was focused in working with poor women and helping the rich and the poor minister together through social ministry projects. Sister Jane was also involved with helping those afflicted with AIDS. As a little girl, in Binghamton, NY, Sister Madeline Rockwell wondered what it would be like to be a member of a religious order. Upon moving to Ithaca, she eventually became interested in being a Mercy Associate. While visiting our Motherhouse in 2002, she expressed that she felt at home. Her wonderment became a reality as she became a candidate in 2004 to become a Sister of Mercy and was received as a Novice in 2006. The Mercy Novitiate was in Laredo, Texas, so Sister Madeline went there to study Theology and learn more about the Sisters of Mercy. While there she ministered at the Lamar Beuni Vergara Education Center and at Casa de Misericordia. After her 16 month novitiate was completed she applied to continue at Casa de Misericordia, which is a domestic violence shelter, where she became a children s advocate. She was there until returning to Rochester in 2013. As we listen to their stories, let us also remember Sister Judith Kenrick (RIP) and Sister Barb Stinard (RIP). Seeing Sister Jane and Sister Madeline were involved with women and children issues in their respective ministries, it was decided that it would be a perfect time to have our BABY SHOWER for BIRTHRIGHT. Items which would be appreciated include: diapers (newborn size 5) baby clothes (onesies 3T), baby food and formula, bibs, crib sheets and blankets, hats, socks, and stuffed animals. Hope to see you on April 2nd, 2:00 PM, in our Parish Hall for conversation and light refreshments. Sister Edna Slyck, RSM (Guest contributor) 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: Call 273-6121 to request this sacrament. HOSPITALIZATIONS: Call 273-6121 if your loved one is in the hospital.
Date Sunday 3-26 Monday 3-27 Tuesday 3-28 Wednesday 3-29 Thursday 3-30 Friday 3-31 Saturday 4-1 Sunday 4-2 NEXT SUNDAY APRIL 2,, 2017 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT SECOND COLLECTION BUILDING MAINTENANCE Mass Intentions 8:30AM Giovanni Fratarcangeli & Adorno Stazi from Yolanda Stazi 10:30AM Robert Ruane from the Ruane Family 10:30AM Esther Bartos from Mary Edsall-Golway (Cayuga Ridge) 12:10PM Teresa Dendis from Julia Kennedy 7:00AM Jim Harvill from Dinah Collins 7:00AM Joe Benedict from Ron & Ann Ceurvels 12:10PM Peter Potorti from David & Marie Corina 7:00AM Carole & Jim Harvill & DM of the Harvill & Edsall Families from the Harvill Family 4:30PM Nancy Petricola from Stephen & Nancy Parrott 8:30AM For Parishioners 10:30AM Margaret Donohue John from Jim John CMA 2016-2017 CMA due date is fast approaching! Help us reach our goal. Thanks in advance and God Bless. (Please make checks payable to Catholic Ministries Appeal) Goal $59,694 Current status: 226 Families 73.84% $43,426 CEMETERY CLEAN UP All plastic flowers, wreaths & containers need to be removed from loved ones graves no later than Monday, April 3rd. After that date, these items will be removed by our cemetery caretaker in an effort for our Spring Clean-up to commence. Thank you for your cooperation with this. Knight of Columbus Food Drive The Ithaca Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Food Drive to help feed the hungry at our Parish Food Pantry or the Southern Tier Food Bank. Please being in canned or boxed food items to donate during Holy Week, which the Knights will pick up and deliver after Easter Sunday. A container will be located in the Vestibule for your donations. Help us make the Easter Season a time for everyone to have a plentiful meal. Seeking Nominations for Parish Council Serving on the Parish Council is an excellent way to get involved in what is happening in our parish. Each year several terms expire and we need new members to fill them. We are looking at four vacancies and are seeking nominations for replacements. You can nominate yourself or someone you feel would be an asset to the council. More information will be following as well as nomination forms. An informational meeting for new candidates will occur in May and new members will be selected in June. Please consider joining this important team. The Week Ahead... OUR OFFERING TO THE LORD March 19, 2017 Collection 2017 $8,038 *********************************************** School Support $1,684 *********************************************** Attendance 564 Page2 SUNDAY, MARCH 26 COFFEE HOUR 2:00P CANTATA REH-CH MONDAY, MARCH 27 10:30A CAYUGA RIDGE MASS 7:00P RCIA-PH TUESDAY, MARCH 28 12:00-7:30P CONFESSIONS-CH 1:00P FOOD PANTRY 6:00P ADULT CHOIR-PH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 10:00A SCC-PC 5:00P CONTEMP GRP-CH THURSDAY, MARCH 30 11:00A EXPOSITION-CH 7:00P SERVICE TEAM-PH FRIDAY, MARCH 31 5:30P STATIONS CH SATURDAY, APRIL 1 10:00A 1ST COMM. PREP-PH 11:00A LIGHT WEIGH-PC 3:00P ADORATION-CH Stations of the Cross is a traditional Catholic Lenten devotion for the entire family! Join us Friday evenings from 5:30-6pm in the Church. A different parish group takes turns leading this beautiful prayer, walking the way with Jesus to Calvary. Free off-street parking is available in the lot across from the church. This week the Stations of the Cross will be lead by the Small Christian Community. All are Welcome! Easter Flowers & Decorations If you wish to contribute ($10) toward the purchase of Easter Flowers & Decorations in memory of a loved one, please contact the Parish Office, 273-6121, or fill out and return the special marked blue envelopes 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: April 5, 2017. Asian Catholics If you are Asian and Catholic, please consider planning to join, or coordinate, a small group to get to know each other and share our rich Asian culture in observance of the Lenten season. If interested, please contact either Cynthia Santos (580-2269/ cgs44@cornell.edu) or Fr. Chumo (273-6121/fchumo@dor.org).
Holy Week Schedule 2017 Passion Sunday Mass Schedule April 9th 4:30 p.m. (Saturday), 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. *10:30 a.m. Mass will begin in the parish hall with the procession of palms Monday, April 10th 12:10 p.m. Daily Mass Tuesday, April 11th 7:00 a.m. Daily Mass Annual Diocesan Chrism Mass At Sacred Heart Cathedral 296 Flower City Parkway, Rochester 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 12th 7:00 a.m. Daily Mass Holy Thursday April 13th 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord s Supper Followed by Adoration until 9:45p.m. Night Prayer Good Friday April 14th 9 a.m. Morning Prayer 3 p.m. Good Friday Service 5:30p.m. Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday April 15th 11:30 a.m. Blessing of Easter Food 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil *Join us for our most solemn liturgy of the year as we recall the story of Salvation History and welcome new members into our faith Easter Sunday Masses April 15th 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
NEXT SUNDAY APRIL 2,, 2017 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT SECOND COLLECTION BUILDING MAINTENANCE Page3 Learn Swahili with Fr. Chumo The Hail Mary Salamu Maria, umejaa neema. Bwana yu nawe, umebarikiwa Kuliko wanawake wote, na Yesu Mzao wa tumbo lako amebarikiwa. Maria mtakatiku mama wa Mungu, utuombee sisi wokosefu, sasa na saa ya kufa kwetu. Amina This week we begin with day 26, halfway through our Lenten prayer and fasting campaign to humbly and diligently restore legal protection for the unborn. Please consider joining in for an hour or two, 7am-7pm during the 14 remaining days at the vigil site across from Planned Parenthood, 620 W. Seneca St. Visit wwwl40daysforlife.com/ithaca to sign up for your time of prayer and to view the daily devotionals. The final community wide event, The Way of the Cross, will take place from 10-11a, pm Saturday, April 8 at the vigil site. All are welcome. Contact MaryAnn Tissot (315-246-7479) or Carolann Darling (351-6668). Did you know that our students sent Valentines Cards to our active military? A Journey to Hope Cantata On Friday, April 7th at 7:00pm, we will again be presenting another Lenten Cantata. This year we will be doing Joseph Martin s A Journey to Hope which is based on wonderful and rich Spirituals. Using local church choir members and area musicians, it will feature a choir of about 45 singers and an orchestra of about 20 players. The performance is free and will last approximately one hour. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this free event. You won t find such a beautiful and professional concert anywhere else and it is a fitting way to follow Christ on His way to the Cross. Interfaith Climate Action Network Gathering Join with other local people of faith at the spring gathering of the Interfaith Climate Action Network (ICAN) on Wednesday, April 5 at the First Presbyterian Church. Potluck @6:15pm, Program @ 7pm. Program will include a presentation on how you can lower your bills and your use of fossil fuels to heat and cool your home with an Air-Sourced Heat Pump. This is a great technology that can help you put into action Pope Francis call to protect the planet. We ll also hear about the fun and educational activities planned for Earth Day Ithaca (April 29) and how you can help make the day a success. Sponsored by Catholic Charities, Tompkins/Tioga. God is Talking...Are You Listening? Women s Retreat Is it difficult to carve out time to pray each day? Is life too busy? You are invited to a weekend retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House where we will give you time to explore the meaning of prayer; different styles of prayer and ways to overcome obstacles and enrich your prayer time. Our retreat this year will challenge us to move from saying prayers to living a prayerful life. PRAY LISTEN COME. Date: March 31 April 2, 2017 Where: Notre Dame Retreat House, Canandaigua, NY Contact: Maureen Seeley 607-589-6483/mseeley@htva.net Sacrament of Reconciliation Churches across the Diocese of Rochester will open their doors for those seeking the Sacrament of Reconciliation on this Tuesday, March 28 from Noon through 7:30pm. Find prayers and information about the Sacrament at http://forgiven.dor.org. We look forward to celebrating with you. PARISH STAFF Fr. Augustine Chumo ext. 105 Pastor fchumo@dor.org Larry Wasser ext. 110 Director of Finance & Admin lwasser@dor.org Erika Linsdell ext. 101 Parish Administrative Assistant elinsdell@dor.org Gary Vrabel ext. 111 Music Ministry holyspearrats@gmail.com Cynthia Miller ext. 108 Bookkeeper cmiller@dor.org Colleen Sforzo ext. 109 Business Management 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 Catechetical & Youth Ministry rrasmussen@dor.org Don Mills School Principal 273-2707 dmills@dor.org Dan Hurley-Deacon 585-319-8205 usatfofficial@gmail.com BULLETIN REQUESTS: E-mail: iimmacul@dor.org no later than Mondays @ 4p Calvary Cemetery 272-5780 Mike Moravec-Cemetery Manager
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