IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION
PARISH
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA
First Saturday, Aug. 1, 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.
FIRST FRIDAY - SACRED HEART DEVOTION
First Friday, Aug. 7 from 7:30-8:30 AM at Immaculate Conception church. 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.
Catechist Needed
We are currently in need of a catechist to complete the staff of our Religious Ed. Program for the coming year. If interested in participating in this most important ministry, please contact
Karen Wereszynski at 845-430-1314 or Fr. Mirek at the rectory.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Registration is on-going for the 2026-2027 school year. Forms were sent home with the students in the program. They are also available on the website and at the entrance of the Church.
Any questions, please call Karen Wereszynski at 845-430-1314.
WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY
Today is the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. This day was instituted by Pope Francis in 2021 and is held annually on the fourth Sunday of July, coinciding closely with the Feast of Saints Joachim & Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. The 2026 theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV is “I will never forget you” (based on Isaiah 49:15). This theme serves as a message of comfort and hope, particularly for the elderly who live alone or feel isolated, while also reminding families and communities to recognize the elderly as a blessing.
61st Annual Parish Bazaar
We Thank You
Congratulations to our Raffle winners!
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$700 – Joanne Matthews
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$500 – Flo Kelder
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$200 – Suzanne Polacco (donated $50 back to the parish)
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$100 – Will Grothkopp (donated prize back to the parish)
ST. ANN’S CHURCH
Saint Ann's Church of Sawkill will be having its annual Novena from Saturday, July 18th to Sunday, July 26th at 7:00pm. The Feast of Saint Ann's Mass will be on the last day, Sunday, July 26th at 7:00pm. All are welcome.
VACATION SCHEDULES
Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers, please submit vacation schedules to Lynn Dunham at least three weeks prior to the dates requested.
You may either call Lynn at 914-388-2643 or email to: immaculate.conception.kingston@gmail.com
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 $15,510.00 pledged towards our 2026 goal of $20,000. No funds from the Cardinal’s Appeal Stewardship Appeal are used for legal settlements. Please remember, it is not about the size of the gift. Even a small gift matters. This Appeal supports many important needs of the Church including parishes, priests, seminarians and many ministries that serve people across our Archdiocese. Thank you for your continued support to the Cardinal’s Appeal and our parish!
To make a gift, visit cardinalsappeal.org or call 646-794-3300.
SUMMER MOVIE SCHEDULE
Friday’s 10 AM-12 Noon
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July 31 – Karol 1: A Man who Became Pope;
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August 7 – Karol 2: The Pope & the Man;
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Aug. 14 – St. Maximillian Kolbe
NEW YORK CATHOLIC RADIO – WJVQ 94.7 FM
NYCR is dedicated to spreading the truth ad 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 information Email: info@newyorkcatholicradio.org
or visit their website: https://newyorkcatholicradio.org/contact-us
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.
CAMP ESTHER
New York State Right to Life
July 31 – August 2, 2026
The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Rd., Utica, NY
This is a weekend of intensive pro-life training for youth 14 through college and helps sharpen skills for the battle to turn hearts and minds back to life. There will be presentations by experts on Abortion, Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide/Medical Aid in Dying & Legislation. The cost is $200 which includes tuition, supplies, room, meals, snacks and a Camp Esther 2026 T-shirt. For more information on scholarships and camp details call 518-434-1293.
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
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
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.
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!
