IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION
PARISH
Parishioners have received phone calls stating they were Fr. Mirek calling to collect money to help a sick parishioner. This is not true and would never happen.
DO NOT respond to any request like this.
LENT 2026
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.
LENTEN REGULATIONS
During the season of Lent, the Church urges all the faithful to reflect a spirit of penance in their daily lives through performing acts of faith & abstinence.
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Fasting required one full meal be taken for the day and two smaller meals (ages 18-59);
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Abstinence prohibits the eating of meat on a particular day (ages 14 & older); Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence from meat.
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Good Friday is a day of fast & abstinence. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday during Lent at 6 PM followed by Benediction.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday during Lent at 6 PM followed by Benediction.
FIRST FRIDAY - SACRED HEART DEVOTION
FIRST FRIDAY - SACRED HEART DEVOTION First Friday, March 6 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 available from 7-7:30 AM.
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA
First Saturday, March 7, 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.
ROSARY SOCIETY PENNY SOCIAL
Sunday March 1st
The next Penny Social sponsored by the Rosary Society will be held Sunday, March 1. Donations of new items needed. Also, non-perishable foods and baked goods. Any questions, please contact Mary Ann Cwill at 845-331-6457.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
During Lent, designated classes will participating in Station of the Cross at 6:50 PM in the church. Pick-up will remain at 7:30 PM at the school.
THE STORY OF MOUNT ST. ALPHONSUS
A new book is available outlining 120 years of Christian Community and Schooling of Mt. St. Alphonsus. Content includes Redemptorist history, the move to Esopus, The Pell family, property, architect, convents, chapel, cemetery, seminary years and now the Mount Academy. The cost for the hardcover book is $40. To order contact: jonathanzimmerman@mountacademy.org or checks can be made to: Church Communities Foundation, Mount Academy, 100 Broadway, Esopus, NY 12429
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL LENTEN ESSAY CONTEST
This year’s theme is Lent – A time for sacrifice and, more importantly, a time for growth and faith.
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Grades 1-3 : Two-three sentences.
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Grades 4-6 : A full paragraph.
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Grades 7-8 : Two full paragraphs.
Essays must be sent to: Kpreinhardt64@gmail.com on or before March 11th. Monetary prizes will be awarded to one winner in each grade on April 6th
FRIDAY NIGHT CATHOLIC
Beginning March 13th, 7:30-9:30 PM at St. Joseph-St. Peter, 242 Wall St., Kingston, every second Friday of the month for Friday Night Catholic. This is a powerful evening of praise and worship. Come encounter Christ through uplifting music, spend quiet time with Him in Eucharistic Adoration and receive His mercy through the Sacrament of Confession. Whether you are deeply rooted in your faith or simply searching for peace, this night is for you. Bring your friends, bring your family – everyone is welcome.
CARDINAL’S ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP APPEAL
Our prayerful thanks and gratitude to those who have donated to the Appeal. To date, we have $3,150.00 pledged towards our 2026 goal of $20,000. Due to your generosity, donations received enable the Appeal to help care for our retired priests, assist in the continued evangelization of our faith, and help the poor. Our Commitment Weekend is taking place this weekend. Brochures and envelopes are available at the entrances to the church. Thank you for your continued support of the Cardinal’s Appeal and our parish! To make a gift, visit cardinalsappeal.org or call 646-794-3300. Thank you for your generosity & support!
OUR LADY'S 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. We continue to make 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.
REVIVAL – A GRIEVING MOTHER’S RETREAT
A weekend retreat for mothers grieving the loss of a child through miscarriage & stillbirth, or as an infant March 27-29. National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, 174 Filors Lane, Stony Point, NY. Deadline to register is March 8th. Register by: Bit.ly/nyrevivalretreat
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!
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
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.
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.
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 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!
