IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION
PARISH
RESPECT LIFE MONTH
Each October the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and today, the first Sunday of October is observed as Respect Life Sunday. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between. During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply the dignity of every human life.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
The 2026 40 Days for life Fall campaign is now underway now through November 1st. This is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and peaceful, prayerful presence in front of abortion businesses. For more info. visit www.40daysforlife.com
FIRST FRIDAY - SACRED HEART DEVOTION
First Friday, October 2 from 7:30-8:30 AM. This includes the Rosary, Holy Mass at 8 AM followed by Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Confessions are available from 7-7:30 AM
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA
First Saturday, October 3, devotion begins with Rosary at 7:30 AM, Holy Mass at 8 AM, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima, Quiet meditation for 15 minutes, Litany of the Blessed Mother & Benediction.
FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS
Sunday, October 4, 1 PM
We celebrate the Feast of St. Francis, a great saint and religious founder.
The blessing of the animals will take place at the back of the rectory.
LIFE CHAIN 2026
Sunday, October 4th
Today, the Life Chain will be held at the following locations as per each respective parish’s bulletins:
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In front of St. Mary’s Church from 10:30 to 11:30 AM and at Sacred Heart Church, Esopus after 1 PM Mass; St. Catherine Laboure bulletin:
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In front of Mavis Tire, Ulster Ave. from 2-3 PM; Our parish historically meets at this location;
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St. Joseph’s, Respect Life Prayer Rally after 10:30 AM Mass to pray the Rosary, sing hymns and pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Come and walk with us to protect the sanctity of human life.
THREE DAYS OF MIRACLES
Friday, Oct 2 – Sunday, Oct. 4
St. John/St. Frances de Sales Parish, Fri., Oct 2 – Sun., Oct. 4. Sacred Cloths of the Passion, Fri., Live Presentation at 7 PM, Exhibit browsing 6:30-9 PM; Eucharistic Miracles – A Vatican sponsored exhibit highlighting 1800 years of Eucharistic Miracles created by Saint Carlo Acutis, Sat., Live Presentation 6:15 PM, Exhibit browsing 3-8 PM; Sun., Live Presentation at Noon and Exhibit Browing 9 AM – PM.
For more info. visit the website: stjohnstfrancis.org or call 845-679-7696
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
September 20th is designated as Catechetical Sunday in the Archdiocese of New York. It is a special celebration honoring our catechists for their dedication to the children in the Parish Religious Ed. Program.
They are:
Grade 1: Kathleen Kiernan with assistant catechists Linda Anello & Mary Alice Berardi
Grade 2 -Sacrament class: Linda Henry and assistant Patricia Worden
Grade 3: Rhea Checksfield
Grade 4: Bridget Coddington
Grade 5: Erin Loughlin and Maureen Murphy
Grade 6: Theresa Umlauft
Grade 7: Mary Kieser
Grade 8: Marie Anderson and Kathleen Larson
CRE and Confirmation: Karen Wereszynski
We also recognize those who have volunteered to substitute this year, namely, Gerard Berardi, John and Roseann Weber.
Our gratitude and prayers are extended to all staff members.
Any questions, please call Karen Wereszynski at 845-430-1314.
PULASKI DAY PARADE
Sunday October 12th
Sunday, Oct. 12, 11 AM from St. Joseph’s Church, Poughkeepsie and ending at Pulaski Park on Washington St.
More information to follow next week.
30TH ANNIVERSARY BRUNCH FOR THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPEL
Sunday October 25th
We will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Divine Mercy Perpetual Adoration Chapel with Mass at 10:30 AM followed by a brunch catered by Savona’s in the Parish Hall.
Cost is $40 per person. Reservations are needed by Mon., Oct. 19.
FROM THE FAMILY OF FRANCES SCAFIDI
In gratitude to the parishioners, parish staff, and especially the devoted Pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church during the time of my mother’s funeral, my sister Mary and I are thankful for the Memorial Masses, prayers, and generous support from the Parish of Immaculate Conception, which Mom always called her spiritual home.
I will remember you in my prayers and Masses at Northwell Vassar Hospital where I serve as chaplain.
Father Bill
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!
Register at the Church's website:
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Or: 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.
FLOCKNOTE
Would you like the bulletin delivered to your email? Signing up is quick and easy.
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Just go to our website: Immaculateconceptionkingston.com,
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then click on Bulletins/Events,
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then click on Flocknote.
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Then click on the highlighted Flocknote, then Sign Me Up – enter either your email or phone number and then sign up! It is that easy!
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.
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
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!
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.
