IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION
PARISH
MONTH OF AUGUST
The month of August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
August 15, 2025
This is a Holy Day of Obligation
Prayer for the Occasion of the Assumption
Almighty ever living God, who assumed the Immaculate Virgin Mary, the Mother of your Son, Body and soul into heavenly glory, grant we pray, that, always attentive to the things that are above, we may merit to be sharers of her glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, on God, for ever and ever. Amen.
USCCB – August 2025
2025 PROCEEDS
Thank you to all who made our annual Bazaar, once again, a social and financial success for our parish! Our profit after all paid expenses and including donations was $17,795.
Special thanks to our Chairpersons, Fran & Jerry Gretzinger for again coordinating this event!
UPCOMING MOVIES
Movies are shown Friday’s at 10 AM
August 22nd – Purgatory – 85 minutes
August 29th – Agony an Ecstasy - 138 minutes
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
BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Catholic Charities is collecting NEW school supplies to share with children and families in need. Starting the school year off equipped with the right supplies can help students have more success in their studies. Items needed are No. 2 pencils, crayons, markers, colored pencils easer, pencil cases, pencil sharpeners, spiral notebooks, calculators, lunch boxes, backpacks, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, tissues, hygiene products, rulers, composition notebooks, ballpoint pens, loose leaf paper, 3-Ring binders, 2-Pocket folders, scissors & left- handed scissors, index card, glue sticks. Watch for the sales! Thank you for helping the youngest members of our community be successful in school this year. Contact at 845-340-9170.
Religious Education
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​ The parish Religious Education Program needs substitute catechists to complete the staff for the upcoming year (2025-2026). Please contact either Fr. Mirek or Karen Wereszynski if interested in joining this very important ministry! Any questions, please call
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The opening session for Religious Education will take place on Wednesday, September 10th beginning with Mass in the church at 6 PM. Following the Mass, there will be an opportunity for parents and children to meet with their respective teachers.
Please complete registration forms before that date!
PASTORAL VISITATION
Please call the rectory at (845) 331-0846 if you wish to have a pastoral visitation
SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES!!!!!
Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death from home fires in half. That is why the American Red Cross is installing FREE smoke alarms in your community. Request a smoke alarms installation today! Contact Eastern New York Preparedness Team at (518) 694-5121 or preparedness.eny@redcross.org
FR. YAYA’S 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION
August 22nd
Save the date to celebrate Fr. Yaya’s 45th Anniversary of Ordination, Friday, August 22nd from 6-10 PM at The Chateau in Kingston, Cost is $100 pp which includes a monetary gift for Fr. Yaya. Payment includes valet parking cocktail hour, dinner & DJ – Cash Bar. Payment is due at time of reservation. For reservations call 845-514-2791. Limited seating – tickets will go fast!
SUMMER ATTIRE FOR MASS
While the Catholic Church does not have a strict dress code, appropriate attire for Mass is generally considered to be modest and respectful, reflecting the sacred nature of the event.
It is a matter of reverence for God and consideration for fellow worshippers.
A good rule of thumb is to dress a step up from your everyday casual wear. Thank you!
SUPPORT GROUP
Do you have a strained or non-existent relationship with your adult child?
We are looking to start a support group for parents of Estranged Adult Children at
St. Catherine Labouré/St. Colman. To sign up or have questions, call Lisa at 845-464-5018.
OUR LADY ROSARY MAKERS
Our Lady’s Rosary makers are meeting 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. Since January we have made 3,500 rosaries which have been donated to hospitals and overseas missions. All supplies are provided. Call Lorraine at 845-220-7806 for info.
MINISTERS NEEDED!
Would you like to become a Lector, Extraordinary Minister or Altar Server? Please contact Fr. Mirek to volunteer for these very important ministries in our church.
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:
1) Go to www.formed.org/signup
2) Select parish by entering name, city or zip code Select: Immaculate Conception – press ‘Next”
3) Register as a parishioner with name and email
4) Check your email account for a link to begin using FORMED.
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
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHURCH MINISTRIES
Volunteers are needed for the following ministries -– Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers and Altar Servers (which can include adults), Choir and Rosary Society. Volunteers are crucial to the success of our parish. Please contact Fr. Mirek if you would like to participate.
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
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
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SACRAMENTAL CANDLES
There are dates available for our Sacramental candles. Cost is $10.00 per candle per week. You can submit requested date(s), and place in the offertory basket with the candle intention and your contact information.
Are you interested in joining the Catholic Church? Then RCIA (Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults) is for you!!! The RCIA process introduces you to the fundamental beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. It helps you explore what it means to be a Christian. It prepares you to enter fully into our community of faith through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Becoming Catholic is more than just learning scripture and rituals – it is discovering how to be a disciple of the Lord. We welcome all those who are new to the faith, the unbaptized or baptized, baptized Catholics who desire to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, or Confirmation and, those who are simply just searching for God. Please contact Fr. Mirek prior to Feb. 11 to begin your spiritual journey!
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.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPEL
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 immaculateconceptionkingston.com and clicking on the Adoration Chapel link; emailing dmac.iccny@gmail.com; or by calling Fr. Mirek at 845-331-0846
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
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.
MINISTRIES NEEDED
Would you like to become a Lector or Extraordinary Minister?
Please contact Fr. Mirek (845-331-0846)
to volunteer for these very important ministries in our church.
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
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!
