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 14850 Hours: Mon. Fri. 8:00AM 4:00PM Closed for Lunch 12-1 pm OCTOBER 14, 2018 28TH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME 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 786-312-9708 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 273-6121 Dan Hurley Deacon Dan.Hurley@dor.org 585-319-8205 Calvary Cemetery 272-5780 638 Five Mile Drive, Ithaca Mike Moravec Cemetery Manager 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. CONTACT INFORMATION Main Office 607/273-6121 Fax: 607/273-0185 www.immconch.org IImmacul@dor.org www.facebook.com/immconch BULLETIN REQUESTS: E-mail: iimmacul@dor.org no later than Mondays @ 4PM
Next Sunday - October 21, 2018 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2nd Collection Mission Sunday Mass Intentions Sunday, October 14 8:30AM Matt Peters from Ann Herson & Family 10:30AM For Parishioners Monday, October 15 7.00 AM Virginia Pepitone Mary Edsall-Golway Tuesday, October 16 7:00AM Tom Herson from Patricia Darling Wednesday, October 17 7:00AM Robert E. Deeley & DM of Bell, Deeley, Amato & Scaglione Families from Tom & Sandra Scaglione Thursday, October 18 12:10PM Catherine Dodd from her grad-daughter Kathleen Friday, October 19 7:00AM Lillian Gavin from Julie Travella and Family Saturday, October 20 8:30AM Suzanne Miller from Bill Grover & Family 4:30PM For Parishioners Sunday, October 21 8:30AM Carmen Jacks from the Friday Night Rosary Group 10:30AM Joseph M. Zichetella from Joseph & Mary Zichetella NEED TO KNOW There is an open Faith Sharing session on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 pm in the Parish Hall which focuses on the weekly Scripture passages This is open to anyone interested in growing in Faith and deeper understanding on each Sunday s message. Come join the group. Flower donations have dropped significantly in the last three years. We appeal for more flower donations for the upcoming holidays, especially Christmas which is around the corner. Call the parish office if you would like to donate to this fund in memory of your loved ones. Monday October 15, Mass will be at 7.00 AM instead of 12.10 PM kindly note this change. APPRECIATION Many thanks to Lynne Conway for serving as Wedding Coordinator for the past 3 years. All our Weddings ran smoothly due to her exceptional organization and dedication. Thanks to her helpers as well who stepped and helped when they were most needed. Our parish was blessed with many weddings this year. Many thanks to all who attended and participated in any way in this year s Life Chain this past weekend in Cortland. It was a great success. Special thanks to organizers of this worthy event. God bless your ministry that gives great witness to the Gospel values. Many thanks to our sacristans and linen ladies who do so much behind the scenes. God sees you wonderful job that mean so much for our Liturgical celebrations. THIS WEEK MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 7:00A MORNING MASS 3:30P FINANCE COUNCIL-PC 6:30P BROWNIE TROOP-PH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 1:00P FOOD PANTRY-PH 5:30P ADULT CHOIR-CH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 3:00P PIETRA FITNESS-PH 5:30P CONTEMP GRP-CH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 11:40A ROSARY-CH 4:00P MCGRAW HOUSE SERVICE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 BOX OF JOY KICKOFF 1:30P DISCOVER CHRIST-PH 3:30P ROSARY-CH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 BOX OF JOY KICKOFF 11:45A HS YTH GRP-YR 2:30P MS YTH GRP-YR OFFERTORY AND FINANCE October 7, 2018 Plate Collection $5,895 Electronic ACH $195 Building Maintenance $1,455 Attendance 521 MINISTRY OPPORTUNITES We are in need of more Altar Servers for all Masses, especially the 10:30am Mass. Please keep checking the Ministry Scheduler for filling substitution needs. Call the parish office if you are a new volunteer who needs training. Carmelite: We have some parishioners who are members or associates of this order and they say it has helped them in their faith. If you feel this ministry is calling you, or just need more information contact Pat Brazo at 607-564-6102. Grateful thanks to our elves, who tend to the outside planters and flowers.
Next Sunday October 21, 2018 28th Sunday Ordinary Time 2nd Collection Mission Sunday 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 ame barikiwa, Maria Mtakatifu mama wa Mungu, utuombee sisi wakosefu, sasa na saa ya kufa kwetu. Amina! YOUTH CORNER SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS The Sanctuary Lamp still has plenty of openings for Intentions of loved ones. The Sanctuary Lamp intentions run weekly from Sunday to Saturday, a donation of $20 is requested. Please call the office 203-6121. OUR SANCTUARY LAMP WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN MEMORY OF SUZANNE MILLER FROM BILL GROVER & FAMILY PLEASE PRAY FOR... Success of the 40 Days for Life Campaign. Victims of the Limousine accident and any other automobile related incidents. Those serving in the military and their families Our seminarians and those in religious formation houses The people of Haiti to find strength and endurance in the wake of another earthquake. The repose of the soul of Margaret Murphy who passed away last week. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Megan Smith Married October 6, 2018 Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Rahman & Erica Jiminez Married October 7, 2018 LOOKING AHEAD Mass of Remembrance With All Souls Day approaching, we will have a special Mass of Remembrance for those who have died this past year. It will be celebrated on Saturday, November 3rd, at 10:00am in the church followed by a light reception afterward. If you would like to submit the name of a family member who died out of town this past year, call the parish office. Retrouvaille a lifeline for married couples Are you hurting in your marriage? If your marriage has become troubled or stressed, unloving, or uncaring; if your relationship has grown cold and distant; if you are thinking of separation or divorce, or if you want to try again, then the Retrouvaille Program can help you. For more information call 1-800-470-2230 or visit www.helpourmarriage.com Once again our parish, with the help of teen Confirmation Candidates and youth groups, will partner with Cross Catholic Outreach to host the Box of Joy Program which helps provide needed items and toys to needy children around the world. Our campaign begins next weekend, October 20 th and 21 st. Last year we collected 175 filled shoeboxes and we hope to beat that number this year. Beginning next weekend, we are asking parishioners to stop by the designated table in the vestibule, pick up a shoebox and fill it with the needed items listed on the sheet inside the box. Please be sure to read the entire list as there are some items that cannot be accepted. Please return the shoeboxes to the parish by the weekend of November 3rd and 4th. If you have any questions or need more information you can call Rich at the parish office. Thank you so much in advance for your willingness to participate and bring some joy to needy children around the world. AROUND THE AREA/DIOCESE 40 Days for Life Candlelight Rally is planned at the vigil site across the street from Planned Parenthood on Tuesday, October 16, 6-7pm. For more information contact Carolann Darling (351-6668) or www.40daysforlife.com/ ithaca National Fatima Rosary Crusade: Please join us in praying the rosary and other prayers for unborn babies, their mothers and fathers, and for our nation on October 13, 2018 at 12 noon. The local Public Square Rosary Rally will take place on Seneca St, Ithaca, in the public right-of-way, across from Planned Parenthood. Contact Anne at 272-2217 or view the website www.anf.org for information. CMA 2018/19 Campaign: The CMA for the next fiscal year is now underway. Our new goal for 2019 is $57,152. We are grateful for your continued support! Peace Week 2018: Monday, October 22: The Nuns, The Priests and the Bomb documentary about active resistance to nuclear weapons. 6pm pizza supper, 6:30 film screening & discussion. St. Catherine parish hall. ($5 donation for food) Wednesday, October 24: Muslim-Catholic Dialogue 7pm at All Saints parish hall, Lansing Sunday, October 28: Peace Prayer Service: 5pm at Immaculate Conception Church.