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

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.

PARISH STAFF

Fr. Augustine Chumo Pastor Fr.Augustine.Chumo@dor.org x109

Erika Linsdell Parish Admin. Assistant Erika.Linsdell@dor.org x101

Gary Vrabel Music Ministry Gary.Vrabel@dor.org ext. 102 Emmanuel Berrido Music Emmanuel.Berrido@dor.org 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

Donald Woodman Maintenance Donald.Woodman@dor.org 607- 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 Mike.Moravec@dor.org

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.

George Green Parish Center

113 North Geneva Street Ithaca, NY 14850

Hours: Mon.—Fri. 8:00AM—4:00PM Closed for Lunch

12 - 1 pm

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

MARCH 22, 2020

4TH SUNDAY OF LENT

Our Vision: To be a Community of God’s

Love and Service

Parish Office Closed

• Church will be open for private prayer. • Mass is celebrated daily

in the absence of the congregation.

Next Sunday—March 29, 2020 5th Sunday of Lent

YOUTH AND FAMILY CORNER

CMA APPEAL DIOCESAN NEWS

Effective Friday, March 20, 2020 the Diocese of Rochester is Shutting

Down ALL Parish Offices. Only salaried staff will be working re-

motely and have limited access to the office to keep up with Parishioner’s needs.. If you need to contact the office, you may leave a message on the answering machine and someone will see to your requests. Please continue to follow updates via the website, Parish App and Facebook.

KEEP THE SPIRIT OF LENT! We are all united in this; please contin-ue to pray and support your Parish

OUR SANCTUARY LAMP WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN

MEMORY OF HARRY ELLSWORTH FROM ROY & ANN ERB

Goal: $57,152

Current Status: Donors - 204 Percentage: 84.97%

$48,564

The coronavirus has indeed upset the regu-lar rhythm of all facets of our lives. We are forced to review our priorities and follow entirely new uncertain path. During this difficult time, we place our trust in God who sent Jesus Christ into this world to save us. Jesus came to cure the ills of the world from its very root. We believe in Him as the answer to our current crisis. We pray for those who have lost their lives, those who are healing from the virus, medical personnel who are helping the affected, for those who have lost their jobs, and most importantly; for an end to this pandemic. Keeping you all in my prayers. Fr. Chumo

PRAYING FOR ALL YOU

In December, families in our Family Based Religious Education Program came up with their own way of being the image of Christ through serving others. Elijah Sieverding and his mom Stacey chose to make an impact for others in a couple of different ways. They, like other families, were impacted by the story of Jesse Reese, a 12 year old girl who was suffering with cancer. Jessie decided she wanted to do something to help bring JOY and smiles to other kids with cancer so she created “Joy Jars.” One way Elijah chose to participate was to purchase and donate “Penguin Beadeez” stress balls to the foundation for inclusion into the Joy Jars. Elijah and Stacey also decided to make an impact locally for homeless individuals

The church is open for private prayers daily, including weekends, from 6:00am to 7:00pm. People who come are asked to be mindful of the other faithful pray-ing to not exceed the number restrictions, and to be aware of personal space.

The Priest will celebrate Mass privately, in absence of a congregation, to fulfill all pre-scheduled Intentions.

Catholic Charities suspends Clothing closet and Walk-Ins for the next Month, and will not be accepting donations for clothing or housewares during that time. The front door of the agency will be locked, those seeking help are asked to ring the door bell and use the intercom system at the front door.

The faithful are encouraged—as they are able-to continue supporting their par-ishes financially by dropping off or mailing their Sunday offering to the parish office, via online giving or by saving their contributions until the celebration of public Masses resumes.

THE NEED TO KNOW

by helping the St. John’s Community Services. Formerly known as the Rescue Mission, St. Johns provides emergency housing to individuals and families that are experiencing homelessness. They also provide food and emergency food services to those in need. Elijah, his brother, Jordan, Stacey and others came together and collected coats, hats, gloves, warm socks, and non-perishable items for the shelter. They delivered two very large boxes of these much needed items. You too can help St. John’s by dropping off donations of non-perishable food and personal care items 9a-4p Monday –Friday at 618 West State Street, Ithaca.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22

FAMILY RETREAT CANCELLED

MONDAY, MARCH 23

CAYUGA RIDGE MASS CANCELLED

TUESDAY, MARCH 24

5:15P—ADULT CHOIR-CANCELLED

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

3:00P—PIETRA FITNESS-CANCELLED

5:30P—CONTEMP GRP-CANCELLED

7:00P—K OF C 4TH DEGREE-CANCELLED

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

11:00A—ADORATION-CANCELLED

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

7:00P—PRAISE/WORSHIP-VIA FACEBOOK LIVE

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

HS YTH GRP-VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE

MS YTH GRP-VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE

THIS WEEK MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, March 22 Ruth Gombash from Charles & Katie Porter Monday, March 23 Louise Cornish from Bill & Judy SteeleTuesday, March 24 Anthony Burke from Mary Edsall-Giolway Wednesday, March 25 Louise Cornish from Robert Romanowski Thursday, March 26 Ruth Gombash from Yolanda Stazi Friday, March 27 Louise Cornish from Nancy Iacovelli Saturday, March 28 Louis Fabrizio from Sandra Fabrizio Sunday, March 29 Glenn Darling from Pat Darling

OFFERTORY AND FINANCE MARCH 15, 2020

Plate $5,547

Bldg Maint $1,075

Attendance 322

RESPECT LIFE

Stations of the Cross

Communal Stations are cancelled.

Wednesday, March 25, is the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord and marks the 25th Anniversary of the papal encyclical, Evangelium vitae (The Gos-pel of Life), written by Pope St. John Paul II. This document on the value and inviola-bility of every human life remains an indis-pensable source of truth for all people. It reaffirms the greatness and the inestimable value of human life (DV2), and addresses present-day legal, ethical, and moral threats to life, including abortion, artificial repro-duction techniques, contraception, capital punishment, euthanasia, sterilization, and suicide. For more information: respectlifeprogram.org/gospel-of-life.

CMA

Making Your CMA Gift is as easy as 1-2-3 You can make your gift today by

Making a gift by text (see bulletin insert), or

Placing your contribution in the special collection. Making a gift online by going to www.dor.org/cma.

The CMA provides funding for important ministries, services and programs that support our parish and strengthen our whole Church. We encourage participation with a gift of any amount. Please consider all the ways that God has blessed you and consider how the Church has blessed your life. Thank you and please pray for the success of our efforts.