IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION
PARISH
SCAM ALERT !!!!!!
Parishioners have been receiving emails and texts from scammers posing as Fr. Mirek and other 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.
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Fr. Mirek and the Foundation Board of Immaculate Conception would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to all who attended, donated and supported our auction to help make it a success. Due to your participation, we raised $5100.00! THANK YOU!!!!!!
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ADVENT PIEROGI SALE!
These popular pierogi from past events are available to buy and make a great meal for Advent or gifts for Christmas!
$7/dozen OR $20 for 3 dozen Potato/Cheese, Potato/Onion and
limited quantity of Spinach/Feta, Meat, Sauerkraut/Mushroom.
Please call Christine (845-247-4092) to place your order
and to schedule pick up.
Thank you for your support!
ALL SOULS
Names of our loved ones, which are listed on the All Souls envelopes will be
remembered during the month of November.
K of C ANNUAL WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE
The Knights have begun their annual winter clothing drive. New or cleaned gently used items are needed. A box for donations has been placed at the entrance to the church and on the porch of the Chapel. Thank you for your generosity.
ANNUAL FALL BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
Your spare change can help the lives of mothers and their unborn children.
Please take a bottle, available at the entrances to the church, and fill with your spare change. This is to help support the Pregnancy Support Center.
Thank you for your generosity.
CHOIR UPDATE
The choir will be singing at the Nov. 26, 9 AM. We would really like to increase our choir membership. Anyone interested in becoming part of the parish music ministry is welcome to join us at any of the upcoming rehearsals.
LOVING HANDS YARN GROUP
November 29th at 12:00 pm
Loving Hands Yarn Group of St. Catherine Laboure/St. Colman is a group of crocheters and knitters who come together for prayer and friendship will meet this month Nov. 29 at 12 PM in the school. We have hooks and yarn to spare and can help get you started or bring your own. New members are always welcome, so come and see us. For more info contact Lorrie at lorewil@outlook.com
ROSARY SOCIETY CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Sunday, Dec. 3 after the 12 PM Mass, the Rosary Society will hold their annual Christmas luncheon at Christina’s Restaurant. All ladies of the parish are welcome. Contact Eileen Reis at 845-338-5767 for reservations.
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 info. call Eileen Reis at 845-338-576
LIVING ROSARY
If anyone is interested in joining the Living Rosary where you commit to saying one decade of the rosary every day,
please contact Tina Chambers @ 518-821-4563
BUILDING THE KINGDOM
An illustrated History of the Archdiocese of New York
This is a graphic-novel style history that will allow people of every age to discover the rich history of the Archdiocese of New York and to grow in faith. If you would like to order a copy, order forms are in the back of the church. You may then place your order in the offertory basket
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
Would you like the bulletin delivered directly to your email? Go to Flocknote.com; click on the box “My church is already using Flocknote”; scroll down until you see Immaculate Conception and then register.
NEW YORK CATHOLIC RADIO – WJVQ 94.7 FM
NYCR is dedicated to spreading the truth and love of the Roman Catholic Church throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley by means of radio, the internet and social media. They pledge to broadcast with a shining light with clarity, faithfulness and charity. Please consider making a one-time donation to help support our mission and operating costs. For more information go to newyorkcatholicradio.org.
MINISTRIES NEEDED
Would you like to become a Lector or Extraordinary Minister?
Please contact Fr. Mirek or Eileen Reis (845-338-5767) to
volunteer for these very important ministries in our church.
EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES OF THE WORLD
INTERNATIONAL VATICAN EXHIBITION
NEW 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.
CARLO ACUTIS' EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES EXHIBIT
As part of the Eucharistic Revival, St. Mary's and St. Andrew's Church, Ellenville, NY, will host "Eucharistic Miracles of the World," an exhibit of miracles cataloged by Blessed Carlo Acutis. Carlo was an average Italian teen who enjoyed gaming, computer programming, and soccer; he was also a devoted Catholic whose love of Christ inspired him to catalog all of the known Eucharistic miracles of the world. He died at age 15 after a short battle with leukemia and is now on the path to sainthood.
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The exhibit will run from May 1-May 14, open daily from 10 am-8 pm in the parish hall at 137 South Main St. Ellenville. The church will also be open for prayer. Visit www.smsaparish.org for a complete calendar of events, or call 845-647-6080
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
CATHOLIC
NEWS
The Good Newsroom - Since the Catholic New Yorker has stopped printing, Cardinal Dolan would still like to keep in touch. There is a new digital newsroom where you can stay up to date on everything happening in the Church in New York. The Good Newsroom is a website where there will be videos, articles, opinion pieces, etc. on a daily basis. Stay connected with the Catholic community of New York at: theGoodNewsroom.org
You can also find the app for The Good Newsroom in the
Apple App Store and on Google Play.
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 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
RCIA
Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? Already Baptized, but never received Communion or Confirmation? RCIA is the process the Church uses to bring adults into the Catholic Faith.
To find out more call the parish office at 845-331-0846 to speak to Fr. Mirek
DIVINE MERCY CHAPEL
New Chapel email address: dmac.iccny@gmail.com
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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 visiting our
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website at Perpetual Adoration | ImmaculateConception ;
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emailing dmac.iccny@gmail.com;
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or by calling Fr. Mirek at 845-331-0846. Thank you and God Bless!
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
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If you wish to place an announcement in the bulletin, please submit by email to immaculate.conception.kingston@gmail.com atleast two weeks in advance.
Any questions, call Lynn Dunham at 914-388-2643. Thank you.
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RiseN to the Top November 12th ​ A lift to accommodate handicap accessibility to the top level of the parish center has been installed thanks to the generosity of our parishioners and donors over the past few years. ​ A celebration will be held at the parish center on Sunday, November 12th from 1-4 PM with a Silent and Live Auction with auctioneer Bernie Gray. Donations of NEW items are welcome and can be dropped off at the rectory. The attendance cost is $20 pp for a fun afternoon of eating, drinking (including beer & wine) and socializing and bidding on a wonderful array of items. In addition, you can complete some shopping on your Christmas list. Reservations and checks made out to Immaculate Conception Church can be returned in the collection baskets or mailed to the church at 467 Delaware Avenue, Kingston, NY with your name, number attending and amount enclosed. Payment for items must be made by CASH or CHECK only