IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION
PARISH
ROASTED PORK SIT-DOWN DINNER
​Come and celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Patroness of our Church with a sit-down pork dinner on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 5 PM.
Cost is $15 pp and includes Roasted pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, applesauce, sauerkraut, dessert, coffee/tea.
Response forms are at the entrances to the church and can be returned in the offertory basket with payment. Reservations are due by December 2nd.
ADVENT PIEROGI SALE
​These popular pierogi from past events are available to buy and make a great meal for Advent or gifts for Christmas.
$7/doz OR $20 for 3 dozen - Potato/Onion, Potato/Cheese and limited quantity of Meat and Spinach/Feta.
Please call/text Christine (845-430-2200) to place your order and to pick up. Thank you for your support!
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT​​​​
As the journey of Advent continues, as we prepare to celebrate the nativity of Christ, John the Baptist’s call to conversion sounds out in our communities. It is a pressing invitation to open our hearts and to welcome the Son of God who comes among us to make divining judgement manifest. The Father, writes St. John the Evangelist, does not judge among, but has entrusted the power of judgement to the Son, because He is the Son of man.
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY​
DECEMBER 8th
​This is a Holy Day of Obligation
Through the centuries the Church has become ever more aware that Mary, “full of grace” through God, was redeemed from the moment of her conception. As Blessed Pope Pius IX proclaimed on December 8, 1854: “The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin.” – (Catechism of the Catholic Church)
CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT
All parish children (grades K-8) are invited to participate in the pageant preceding the Christmas Vigil Mass on December 24th at 3:30 PM. Children in the Religious Ed. Program should return their sign-up sheets no later than Dec. 10th. All other children should contact Karen Wereszynski at 845-430-1314 by Sunday, Dec. 14th. Rehearsal for the pageant will take place in the church on Wednesday, Dec. 17th from 6:30-7-30 PM
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MIDNIGHT MASS PROCESSION
​Girls in the parish, grades 6-12 are invited to participate in the Midnight Procession. Please call Karen Wereszynski at 845-430-1314 if interested in participating in this beautiful parish tradition. Rehearsal will take place in the church on Tuesday, December 16th at 7 PM.
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.
ROSARY SOCIETY CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Sun., Dec. 7th after the 10:30 AM Mass at Christina’s. Cost is $40 pp. All ladies of the parish are welcome to attend. Contact Sue Mattice at 845-417-1291 for reservations.
2025 ADVENT PROGRAM
Fridays – 10 AM to 12 Noon-November 28 to December 12, 2025. For Advent we will be showing our classic Advent Lectures Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Advent – Dr. Brant Pitre Learn about The Second Advent at the End of Time, Jewish Prophecies of the Messiah, John the Baptist, The City of Bethlehem, and the Virgin Birth. This season be more spiritually prepared to celebrate the birth of Christ at Christmas. Free outline and no homework!!!
DEVOTIONS
FIRST FRIDAY - SACRED HEART DEVOTION
First Friday, December 5, 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, Dec. 6, 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.
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. 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.
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
PAX CHRISTI HUDSON VALLEY
Hudson Valley Pax Christi is part of Pax Christi USI, a national Catholic Peace & Justice movement. They meet on the last Saturday of the month, St. Joseph’s Church, New Paltz at 11 AM. For info: Donnagabriel6@gmail.com. All are welcome.
KINGSTON CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Registration open on December 1st
Kingston Catholic School welcomes students in Grades PreK to 8th. Universal PreK is available through the Kingston City School District. Admissions for new students and all rising Kindergartners will open on December 1st. At that time, families may apply to KCS and learn about financial assistance. Re-registration for our current families will begin early 2026.
Learn more at catholicschoolsny.org.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ESSAY AWARDS
Monday, December 15th
There has been a change of the date of awards for the essay contest.
Prizes will be awarded on Monday, Dec. 15th at 6 PM at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center. Any questions, contact Kirk Reinhard at 845-417-5297.
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
MT. CALVARY CEMETERY
The water in the cemetery has been turned off for the winter season. Also, please remove your own flowers/waste from the graves and take with you.
Do not leave at the water spigots. Thank you for your cooperation.
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.
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
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.
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!
