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.

Lenten Fish Fry

Friday, April 11, from 4-6 PM.

Mark your calendars! Our parish is holding a Drive-thru Lenten Fish Fry, Friday, April 11th from 4-6 PM. Dinner includes Fried Cod Filet, French Fries, Coleslaw and dessert. Cost is $20 per dinner, Dinners must be pre-ordered and pre-paid by Monday, April 7th.

Order forms can be placed in the offertory baskets or call Lynn Dunham 914-388-2643. Flyers are available in the back of the church.

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PASTORAL VISITATION

Please call the rectory if you wish to have a pastoral visitation

MASS OF ENROLLMENT

Sunday March 23rd the Mass of Enrollment for the Sacrament classes was held. Children preparing to receive their First Holy Communion and the Confirmation candidates will be formally presented to the parish. Parishioners are asked to “spiritually adopt” one of them and to remember her/him in their prayers during the time of sacramental preparation.

Preparing for First Eucharist are:

Darcy Adams
Chase Costello
Sara Geskie
Addison Greene
Philip Fitzgerald
Rachel Kelly
Bella Lakin

Harrison Mackowiak
Rylan Paschall
Justin Read
Aria Werner
Alexander Werner
Silas Whittaker III.

Preparing for Confirmation are:

Yoltzin Aragon
Amelia Cascio
Lyndon Cingel

Tamzin Doyle
Jamie Kieser
Sophia Soriano-Gomez.

During the season of Lent, which is a time for prayer, fasting and almsgiving, let us spend some time praying for the Souls in Purgatory.

JOURNEY TO THE FOOT OF THE CROSS

10 Things to Remember for Lent

Formula: Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving.
It is a time of prayer-that hopefully brings us closer to Christ.
It is a time to fast-a form of penance that helps us turn away from sin & toward Christ.
It is a time to work on discipline-it can be doing something positive, pray more, etc.
It is about dying to yourself.
Don’t do too much-cramming sets us up to fail
Lent reminds us of our weakness-seek God’s help with renewed urgency & sincerity.
Be patient with yourself.
Reach out with compassionate charity to the needy, hungry, suffering.
Learn to love like Christ-unconditionally

from USCCB.org

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday during Lent at 6 PM followed by Benediction.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Children in the program will take part in the Stations of the Cross during the Wednesday’s of Lent from 6:45-7:15 PM in the church. Pick-up will be as usual from the school at 7:30 PM.

LOVING HANDS YARN GROUP

April 2nd, 16th, and 20th

Knitters & crocheters are welcome to the Loving Hands Yarn Group of St. Catherine Laboure/St. Colman. Hooks & yarn available.

Contact Lorrie for more information at lorewil@outlook.com

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ESSAY CONTEST

Sponsored by K of C Council #375 for grade school children. Contest Essary: “Why do we have Lent and why is it important to me?” There will be an award for each grade will and all entrants will receive a certificate of participation. Grades 1-3: 13 paragraphs; Grades 4-6: 3-5 paragraphs; Grades 7-8: 3-7 paragraphs. Essay’s must be submitted before Palm Sunday, April 13. Award Ceremony will be at the Immaculate Conception School on Tuesday, April 22 at 6 PM.

2025 RESPECT LIFE ESSAY CONTEST

We invite all students to participate who are:

1) Parishioners of Catholic parishes in Ulster Co.unty

2) Students at Kingston Catholic School

3) High school students at Mount Academy

There are three levels of competition with prizes.

College: $400
High School: $250
7th & 8th grade level is $150

Essay’s due by 11:59 PM April 14, 2025. Please see our website and posters in the church for more detailed information

THE ANNUAL CARDINAL’S APPEAL SHARING GOD’S GIFTS

Charitable Outreach

Thank you to all who has already given to the Cardinal’s Appeal for your generosity! To learn more about the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal, contact us at 646-794-3300 or visit cardinalsappeal.org.

JUBILEE YEAR 2025

The Jubilee year is a special year of forgiveness and reconciliation in which we the faithful are invited to come back into right relationship with God and with one another. The theme of the 2025 Jubilee Year is Pilgrims of Hope. Pope Francis has invited Catholics to renew our hope, to understand ourselves as pilgrims on earth, and to work for peace and justice. The Jubilee Year began on Christmas Eve 2024.

2025 JUBILEE PRAYER

Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory with shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen. (USCCB -January 2025)

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

PILGRIMAGE TO KRAKOW & PRAGUE -JUBILEE YEAR

Fr. Michael McLoughlin, Pastor of St. Columba in Hopewell Junction is leading a pilgrimage that includes places associated with St. John Paul II, St. Faustina and Maximilian Kolbe as well as a visit to Prague. The dates are August 8-17, 2025 and is hosted by Peter’s Way Tours. For more info. call Fr. Michael at 845-227 8380 or Peter’s Way Tours at 800-225-7662.

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. The first choir practice for Advent & Christmas will be held October 28 @ 6:30 PM. 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.

MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY

The water in the cemetery has been turned off for the winter. Please remove your own flowers/waste from the graves and take with you. Do not leave at the water faucets.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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:

Go to formed.org/signup
Select parish by entering name, city or zip code Select: Immaculate Conception – press ‘Next”
Register as a parishioner with name and email
Check your email account for a link to begin using FORMED

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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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.

MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY

Do not leave the waste in the cemetery. We do not have any trash cans so you must take what you remove with you.

Please remove all seasonal decorations. Thank you.

Search Graves

Bible Study
2024 Program

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.

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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