IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION
PARISH
Parishioners have been receiving emails and texts from scammers posing as their Parish priests asking for help and trying to get money and gift cards. Do not believe these communications or reply to any of them.
Our priests would not and never have contacted parishioners for help in such a manner.
An Evening to Honor Our Veterans
May 29. 4-6pm
A free public screening of “The Gir Who Wore Freedom” will be presented at the Rosendale Theater on May 29th from 4-6 PM. To commemorate Memorial Day and D Day, reserve FREE tickets at www.rosendaletheater.org One student in the audience, ages 14-18 will be given a $500 scholarship! The student must be present to win. View the flyers at the entrances to the church & website.
KINGSTON VETERAN’S ASSOCIATION
Sunday May 24th
Sunday May 24th, after 8 AM Mass the Kingston Veteran’s Association will conduct their pre-Memorial Day Services. They will also hold a brief ceremony at the Church's Veteran’s memorial after Mass. Come and join us in honoring those who served and sacrificed for our country.
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 25
Mass at 8 AM in the church and at
9:30 AM in our Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Weather permitting.
Annual Parish Bazaar
July 10th
The 61st annual Parish Bazaar will be held Friday, July 10th and Sat., July 11th.
We thank Don & Amy Bujak who have volunteered to chair this year’s bazaar. More information to follow in the coming weeks!
CORONA SELF-HELP CENTER
Next weekend we welcome members of the Corona Self-Help Center, Inc., or Drogadictos Anonimos (DA) who will be speaking at all masses. They are an organization with roots in Mexico that helps individuals and families struggling with substance abuse problems. They have the support of the bishops of Mexico as well as the bishops of other dioceses here in the United States where they are active. With an approach similar to other 12-step programs, DA particularly serves those most in need and are all former drug addicts who have found a new lease on life because of the spiritual component and programs offered to them. A second collection will be taken to benefit this organization
GOLDEN JUBILEE WEDDING MASS
June 7th
The Archdiocese of New York’s Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The Mass is for couples celebrating fifty years of marriage in 2026. His Excellency, Archbishop Ronald Hicks will be officiating. All who wish to attend this Mass will need to register with their parish. Pews will be reserved for golden jubilee couples only. Up to four additional family and friends will be accommodated in pews outside of the reserved section in general seating. In addition to the Mass, all golden jubilee couples will receive a certificate acknowledging their marriage. Couples who are unable to attend Mass but are celebrating fifty years of marriage may also register with their parish to receive a certificate. More information to follow.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH AWARD
This year, the parish is granting an award for a graduating senior(s) from Immaculate Conception Parish. Applications for this award will be available at the entrances to the church. When completed, it should be forwarded to Mrs. Karen Wereszynski at 35 Cassidy St., Kingston, NY.
This award was first established through the generosity of a former parishioner, Paul Berish, and is now continued by the parish as the Immaculate Conception Parish Award. The award(s) will be presented during one of the Masses before the June graduations.
Questions, call Karen at 845-430-1314.
MONTH OF MAY
The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Every day, the Rosary is recited before morning masses. Please pray the Rosary with us in the church and also at home.
VACATION SCHEDULES
Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers and Altar Servers please submit vacation schedules to Lynn Dunham by email to: immaculate.conception.kingston@gmail.com
MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY
Water has been turned on for the season. Please do not leave garbage at the water spigots after cleaning off the graves. We ask that you bring your own bags to remove trash and take with you since we do not provide containers.
STITCHES PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
St. Joseph Rectory
Join us as we create lap blankets and prayer shawls, gifts of comfort, healing and love for individuals facing serious illness, grief, or spiritual upheaval. Come join us! New members welcome. For more information, contact
Dorothy McHugh Call 845-338-2315 | Text 845-242-0114.
CARDINAL’S ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP APPEAL
To date, we have $11,610.00 pledged towards our 2026 goal of $20,000. Thank you for your continued support to the Cardinal’s Appeal and our parish! The Appeal remains dedicated to supporting the pastoral, charitable and ministerial work of the Church across the archdiocese. No funds from the Cardinal’s Appeal Stewardship Appeal are used for legal settlements.
To make a gift, visit cardinalsappeal.org or call 646-794-3300.
FRIDAY NIGHT CATHOLIC
Every second Friday of the month, St. Joseph’s Church, Kingston from 7:30 PM, an evening of Eucharistic Adoration, confession & uplifting music. Fr. Kevin Malik is the Pastor. Free and all ages are welcome to attend! Questions, call Bob Gaus at 845-389-1503.
OUR LADY'S ROSARY MAKERS
Our Lady’s Rosary makers meet every Friday in the Immaculate Conception School from 8:45 to 9:45 AM. All are welcome to join us to learn or in making cord rosaries. For the year 2025, 4,800 rosaries were made for hospitals and overseas missions! All supplies are provided. Any donation towards the cost of mailing the rosaries overseas would be greatly appreciated. Call Lorraine at 845-220-7806.
POPE LEO XIV PROCLAIMS A “SPECIAL YEAR OF SAINT FRANCIS”
To commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of the “Little Poor One of Assisi” on October 3, 1226, Pope Leo has proclaimed January 10, 2026, through January 10, 2027, as a “Special Year of Saint Francis.” During this Franciscan Jubilee Year, the faithful are granted the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence by making a pilgrimage to any Franciscan conventual* church or place of worship dedicated to Saint Francis, anywhere in the world, and meeting the following conditions: Make a Sacramental Confession Receive Holy Communion Pray for the Intentions of the Pope Watch the bulletin: We will announce local pilgrimage locations as they are identified by Archbishop Hicks. ***conventual: relating or belonging to a convent.
FORMED.ORG – THE CATHOLIC FAITH ON DEMAND
We encourage all families to take advantage of this great, free resource!
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FLOCKNOTE
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SACRAMENTAL CANDLES
You may submit requested dates for candles by placing in the offertory baskets. Cost is $10 for the week
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR CHURCH MINISTRIES
Volunteers are needed for the following ministries -– Lectors, Extraordinary Minister’s and Altar Servers (which can include adults), Choir and Rosary Society. Please feel free to join us! Volunteers are crucial to the success of our parish.
Please contact Fr. Mirek if you would like to participate. (845)331-0846 or
PARKING
Please be mindful when parking in the spaces directly behind the chapel to make sure your car is fully aligned in the parking space to allow other cars to drive through to the back of the lot.
LET US KNOW YOUR CHANGES
If you have recently moved or changed your phone number, please let the parish office know. We need to keep the information in our parish census as up-to-date as possible so that we can assure you receive the information we send out to you. Thank you
You may email: immaculate.conception.kingston@gmail.com
PASTORAL VISITATION
Please call the rectory at (845) 331-0846 if you wish to have a pastoral visitation
NICHES AT MT CALVARY CEMETERY
Niches For Cremation Remains are Available.
Contact Fr. Miroslaw (Mirek) Pawlaczyk at 845-331-9846 or email: Immaculate.Conception.Kingston@gmail.com
DIVINE MERCY CHAPEL
The Divine Mercy Perpetual Adoration Chapel of Ulster County is open 24/7 and welcomes new adorers to help worship and adore Jesus. Please commit to a weekly hour and become a registered adorer to receive a key fob.
For more information visit immaculateconceptionkingston.com and click on the Adoration Chapel link.
You may obtain more information by visiting immaculateconceptionkingston.com and clicking on the Adoration Chapel link; emailing dmac.iccny@gmail.com; or by calling Fr. Mirek at 845-331-0846
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Do you know that Catholic Charities can assist with the following services – job loss, bereavement, marital issues, parenting challenges, immigration legal services, social safety net services? They also have a Food Pantry as well as a Kid’s Pantry. They are located at 6 Adams St., Kingston,
845-340-9170 or visit their website at www.cccsos.org
CONFIDENT: HELPING PARENTS NAVIGATE ONLINE EXPOSURE
When a parent discovers a child is looking at pornography, it can be very alarming, hurtful & even frightening. Millions of parents have faced this situation. Confident is a step-by-step guide to help parents navigate this subject.
To download the eBook: https://cvnteyes.co/45uGDEV or
to purchase a hard copy: https://cvnteyes.co/3L4MQz7 Your child is worth it.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bulletin submissions must be submitted by mail or email by 5 PM on Mondays to be included in that week’s bulletin. Thank you.
immaculate.conception.kingston@gmail.com
FORMED.ORG – THE CATHOLIC FAITH ON DEMAND
We encourage all families to take advantage of this great and free resource!
Go to our website to register or:
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Go to formed.org/signup
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Select parish by entering name, city or zip code Select: Immaculate Conception – press ‘Next”
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Register as a parishioner with name and email
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Check your email account for a link to begin using FORMED
EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES OF THE WORLD
INTERNATIONAL VATICAN EXHIBITION
Panels depicting the Eucharistic Miracles of the world have been placed in the church. The International Vatican Exhibit is an extensive assortment of photographs and historical descriptions of some of the Eucharistic Miracles that took place throughout the ages in various countries of the world which have been recognized by the Church. The full exhibit is available on our website. Our church will be open (handicapped entrance only) on Wednesday’s, Friday’s & Saturday’s after 8 AM mass and Sundays until 7 PM to spend time visiting and viewing these fascinating events. The full exhibit is available at Eucharistic Miracles or on our website the Eucharistic Miracles of Poland.
ALTAR SERVERS
Any adult or child (3rd grade and up from our parish) who would like to learn and serve in this important ministry, classes will begin shortly.
For more information call Lynn Dunham at 914-388-2643.
THURSDAY EVENING NOVENA TO
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
Please join us every Thursday evening
for Mass at 7 PM followed by Novena to
Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
BULLETIN delivered to your email via FLOCKNOTE
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MASS INTENTIONS
Did you know that the greatest gift we can give is the gift of a Mass? Infinite graces are lavished upon the person or persons for whom the Mass is offered. A mass can be offered not only for the deceased but also for the living. Please contact the rectory if you wish to schedule a Mass.
The Divine Mercy Perpetual Adoration Chapel of Ulster County is open and welcoming new adorers to help worship, accompany and adore Jesus.
Please commit to a weekly hour and become a registered adorer to receive a key fob.
You may obtain more information by
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visiting our website at Perpetual Adoration | ImmaculateConception ;
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emailing dmac.iccny@gmail.com;
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calling Fr. Mirek at 845-331-0846.
Thank you and God Bless!
