IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION
PARISH
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​RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The opening session for this year’s Religious Ed. Program will be on Wednesday, September 18th. Families should assemble in the church by 5:45 PM. Fr. Mirek will celebrate a Mass for the families and there will be a general meeting following immediately afterwards. Students and parents will then move to the school for meetings with the individual teachers. Please be sure to complete registration before that evening.
PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH
Next weekend, there will be a Missionary Appeal for the Propagation of the Faith. Each year the Archdiocesan Office for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith sponsors the Missionary Cooperative Appeal. This year our parish is pleased to welcome a member of the Salesian Missions who will speak to us on behalf of the Propagation of the Faith. He will speak to us about the many challenges missionaries face daily which we might take for granted. The second collection at each Mass will be sent to the Propagation of the Faith Office to support the needs of mission Dioceses and Religious Communities. Evangelization is at the heart of the Church’s mission throughout the world, and we ask you to be as generous as your means allow in next week’s collection.
CELEBRATING THE EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL
As part of the Eucharistic Revival, we are planning to hand out a book written by Michael Kelly. Please take this book home with you and read it. Read it slowly in 33 days as the title and format suggest OR read the whole book in a day. Either way, the content will give you a lot to think about and help you to have your own Eucharistic Revival. Let the glory of this gift from God (Jesus Himself in the Eucharist) saturate your heart and mind. The Eucharist is truly the Bread of Life. The book’s title is 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory.
L.A.O. HIBERNIANS ANNUAL LASAGNA DINNER
Saturday., September 14th
Take-out only; pick-up 4-6 PM at Town of Ulster Senior Center-$15 pp. Reservations and prepay suggested. For tickets or info.
Chrissie (845) 901-1191 or
Pam (845) 901-1465.
LOVING HANDS YARN GROUP
September 25th
Loving Hands Yarn Group of St. Catherine Laboure-St. Colman, a group of knitters and crocheters who come together for prayer and friendship will meet Wednesday, Sept. 11 & 25 at 12 PM in the school at St. Catherine. Books & yarn available or bring your own. New members are always welcome.
For more information contact Lorrie at lorewil@outlook.com
LIFE CHAIN 2024
October 6th
Please add Sunday October 6th to your calendar to participate in the LIFE CHAIN from
2-3pm. We will meet in the Mavis Tire Parking Lot, 1301 Ulster Avenue and proceed to sidewalk to traffic light. 50% are against and 50% are pro-life. Please stand up and be counted. We fight not by violence but by strength, prayer, and courage. Please help us to grow our chain longer!
Questions? Call Jody Puppolo at 845-336-5726
TEAM CANZIAN ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
October 19th
Team Canzian and Friends will walk in support of a world without Alzheimer’s at Walkway Over the Hudson on Oct. 19. Check in a 9 AM; walk to begin at 10:20 AM. Call 845-633-1266 for more information or to donate.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPEL ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON
October 20th
Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the 28th anniversary of the Divine Mercy Perpetual Adoration Chapel on October 20th! The Mass will be celebrated at 12 PM at Immaculate Conception Church. The Anniversary luncheon will follow from 1-4 PM in the Immaculate Conception School Polish upper hall. Buffet luncheon catered by Ole Savannah. Cost is $25 pp. Please join us in celebration of this special anniversary! RSVP by Oct. 4th. Any questions, contact Christine at 845-247-4092.
ULSTER DEANERY RESPECT LIFE DINNER
October 25th
Mass & Dinner Friday, October 25, 2024. Mass at 5:30 PM, St. Augustine Church, Highland followed by buffet dinner at Novella’s New Paltz at 7 PM (cash bar opens at 6:30 PM). Keynote speaker is Chaplain Ayesha Kreutz of the Coalition to Protect Kids – NY. Cost is $70 per person or $650 for table of 10 – advance ticket sales only. RSVP by Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. Tickets can be purchases online at ulsterdeaneryrespectlife.org or call (845) 331-0053.
BRAVO FUNDRAISER BANQUET
Wednesday, September 27, 5-9PM at The Venue, at the Best Western Sit-Down Dinner, Speakers, Live Action For information and reservations: 845-340-7355
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 go to info@newyorkcatholicradio.org
ULSTER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING EVENTS - SERVICES – PROGRAMS
• Senior Technology Support Classes • MALL WALK at the Hudson Valley Mall, Weekly Game Day, Chess classes, Craft Corner. Gentle Chair Yoga & Fitness classes. • UCOFA Attorney provides counseling and referrals, Estate & Long -Term Care Planning • Lunch & Learn • Bingocize, Movies, Garden Tips, Driver Safety • Community Café & Home Delivered Meals • ...and more Call the Office for the Aging at 845-340-3456 or visit ulstercountyny.gov/agin
MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY
The water has been turned on for the season. You must remove your own trash, which includes any flowerpots, dead flowers, bags, etc.
Please do not leave at the water spickets. THANK YOU
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.
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
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!
