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Mass Times:
Monday: 12:10 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am
Wednesday: 7:00 am
Thursday: 12:10 pm
Friday: 7:00 am
Saturday 4:30 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am
Sunday: 10:30 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
2:30 – 4:00 pm Saturdays
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Welcome to Immaculate Conception Parish in Ithaca, NY
We are a Roman Catholic Church located at 113 N. Geneva Street in Ithaca, NY. Whether you are a long-time parishioner or a first time visitor, we’re glad you are here. This is where we gather to meet as brothers and sisters to share our Catholic faith, worship and encounter our Lord, Jesus Christ through the Eucharist. We strive to make our parish a community of God’s love, and communion of hearts. Please join us!
Mass
- Mondays at 12:10pm
- Tuesdays at 7:30am
- Wednesdays at 7:30am
- Thursdays at 12:10pm
- Fridays at 7:30am
- Saturdays (vigil) at 4:30pm
- Sundays at 8:30am and 10:30am
- (Monthly) First Saturday Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 9:00am (next offering 5/4)
Prayer
- Eucharistic Adoration: First Friday from 6:00pm - 7:00pm (next offering 5/3)
- Eucharistic Adoration: First Saturday from 2:00pm - 3:30pm (next offering 5/4)
Prayer to Know my Vocation
I glorify you, God, in all that I do.
In mind, body, and spirit
I give my best to You.
Help me to follow your will
no matter the call:
sister, brother, or priest,
I promise my all.
If you call me to marriage,
I promise to love,
and to teach my own children
to seek grace from above.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be
forever. Amen.
-Vianney Vocations
Social Events
- The Knights Council 277 presents "Movie Night". Next showing: 5/17 at 5:00pm in the Parish Hall.
Rita de Cascia (2004) Directed by Giorgio Capitani and starring Vittoria Belvedere. Famous as the patron of hopeless situations, St. Rita of Cascia is immortalized in this wonderful, deeply moving film about this beautiful woman who lived in Italy in the 14th century. Starring Vittoria Belvedere and Martin Crewes, this powerful story combines high drama, great love, deep betrayal, senseless tragedy, profound forgiveness and strong faith as it tells the story of this brave and loyal woman who married her knight, helped him overcome his dark past and convert to faith, happily bore him two children, and later endures immense pain as she loses everything in her life. She finds peace and new hope through generosity of a nearby convent of sisters, and with their help she develops a deep union with Christ that greatly inspires all who near her. Total run time is 3 hours. Movie is in English and Italian.
Need to Know
- Misplaced something at church? Our lost and found basket is at the rear of the church before the Vestibule area.
- CMA. We are pleased to report that Immaculate Conception Parish has reached its CMA goal as of Friday, April 12th. 164 donors have pledged/donated 100% of our $57,000 goal. Father Chumo cannot thank you enough for the prayers and sacrifices made in order to make it possible for us to reach this goal well ahead of the deadline. There are still a few days left to participate. Click or tap here to donate online.
- Coming up: Catholic Home Missions Appeal Next week (4/27 and 4/28) we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Today, nearly 40% of dioceses in the US and its territories are unable to fund the essential pastoral work their communities need. Your support of this appeal helps them meet these faith formation and sacramental needs. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. More information can be found by clicking this link.
- Pray for our First Eucharist Candidates We are excited that we have 7 young people in our parish who will be receiving the Holy Eucharist for the first time during the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 5th. Would you please join us in praying for our First Eucharist candidates over the next few weeks as they continue to prepare to celebrate with us. May the receiving the Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ, lead you to become more like Him and also bea reflection of him in your schools, your families, community and our world.
- Census. All Parishes in the Diocese of Rochester will be participating in a Diocesan-wide Census. Would you like to be a volunteer in this endeavor in our parish? Kindly contact the parish office (607)-273-6121 for more information. Thank you.
- Reconciliation. Confessions are heard every Saturday from 2:00pm-3:30pm in the Church.
- Annointing of the Sick. Call 273-6121 to receive this Sacrament or if your loved one is in the hospital.
- Religious Education or Sacrament Preparation. For Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation email Rich at [email protected] for information or to register.
- Getting Married? Call 607-273-6121 at least 6 months in advance of your wedding date.
First-time Visitor?
We welcome you into our community. Father Chumo, the parish council, and fellow parishioners take great pleasure that you have chosen Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ithaca to worship our Lord and Savior. To see new faces and families is a joy and a blessing to our entire congregation.
Enjoy the beautiful surroundings
while you worship.
Your presence in our congregation is a true blessing. As we welcome your ideas and presence, may our love and faith in Christ increase during our time together. Subscribe to our Facebook page or Parish app. Contact the parish office for all your spiritual needs.
Long-time Parishioner?
For our faith-filled parishioners, thank you for being salt and light to our parish and greater community! We hope our website is another way to stay connected with all our parish has to offer. Talk to members of the parish pastoral council and other ministries to explore opportunities to share your talents.
Mission and Goals Spotlight
Rev. Augustine Chumo
Pastor of Immaculate Conception
Fourth Sunday of Easter
The fourth Sunday of Easter is called Good Shepherd Sunday. In the Old Testament the image of the shepherd is often used for kings. God is frequently compared to a shepherd who leads, defends, and feeds his people. The experience of Israel with its leaders was rather miserable. The prophets criticized the kings very harshly, who instead of nourishing their sheep, exploited and even killed them.
God who 1s always on the side of the oppressed promised he is the one who would take care of the sheep himself, and he would send them a true shepherd, who would govern with justice and bring peace.
Matthew and Luke present the shepherd as the one who seeks the lost sheep and when we think of Jesus; the Good Shepherd, this image comes to mind. For St. John, Jesus says I’m the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep. Jesus is the Good Shepherd because he loves his sheep so much that he is ready to lay down his life for them.
As disciples of our Lord, we are called to be good shepherds, to give our lives generously in service of our brothers and sisters. Love, sacrificial love, must be the motivating factor. We ask the good Lord to give us the grace to overcome selfishness.
1. Abundant Spiritual Opportunities
Find Mass Times, Daily Scripture Readings, the Responsorial Psalm for the weekend, along with current listings of Prayer and Adoration times, special services, guest speakers, Bible Studies, and links to resources on the web.
Spiritual
2. Diverse Youth & Family Ministry
We offer different opportunities to engage our youth in their faith, including a flipped Religious Ed Family based program for 1st-5th graders, a middle school and high school youth group, and a hybrid program for Sacrament preparation. In addition, there are service opportunities and youth retreats available.
Youth
3. Community Outreach
Our volunteers help bring the Eucharist to the homebound and those living at Cayuga Ridge, coordinate our Food Pantry, and participate in community events. Our Service Team helps feed the hungry and helps support those in need in our community.
Outreach
4. Financial Transparency | Stewardship
We have an intentional focus on the prudent use of our parish resources and transparent communication of our financial health. Learn more about our Finance Council and access, online Giving or volunteer opportunities.
Stewardship
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL
We are pleased to report that Immaculate Conception Parish has reached its CMA goal as of Friday, April 12th. 164 donors have pledged/donated 100% of our $57,000 goal. Our parishioners are and continue to be truly generous in their support of our church. Fr. Chumo cannot thank you enough for the prayers and sacrifices made in order to make it possible for us to reach this goal well ahead of the deadline. We as a parish have much to be thankful for: our growing congregation and beautiful surroundings.
Make checks payable to CMA. Catholic Ministries Appeal PO Box 6841, Ithaca, NY 14850.
Post Ministries Profile
Over the past few weeks, we have been featuring our parish ministries. Many thanks for your wonderful response in this endeavor. We are soon to announce the next step we intend to take to enrich our parish ministries. In the meantime, we encourage folks to explore our parish ministries and engage in one or more. Ask questions, if you have any, of the parish ministries. Also, feel free to initiate new ministries to help grow/meet the needs of our parish family. Blessings to all.
Featured Ministry Profile:
Parish Office Volunteer Ministry
Did you ever wonder how those single page inserts get into the bulletin? Or how the office continues to operate so efficiently? It is due, in many parts, to the wonderful office volunteers who give so freely of their time and talent to help keep things organized. Aside from helping to stuff the bulletin and mass letter mailings, these special volunteers help to cover the everyday operations to keep the Parish Office running smoothly when our Office Assistant is out. They will answer the phone and give proper information to the caller, schedule Masses, make copies when needed and perform other tasks as might be required. Volunteers may be called to come in for a few hours a day, or an hour an afternoon, and sometimes the entire day as might be needed. If you are a friendly and organized person, who is willing to give a few hours as needed, and are interested in helping out in the office, please contact Erika at 607-273 -6121 ([email protected]).
Meet our Staff
Testimonials
I am 71 years old and have been a part of Immaculate Conception Church from Baptism through all the other sacraments. My husband and I were married on May 8, 1971 in our Church. Our 2 daughters received all sacraments at IC Church while going to IC School. Our oldest daughter Susan was married in the Church. I have been a choir member since 1997 and a cantor for 20 years.
Loretta Goss
Parishioner
We attend Immaculate Conception because we have found parents with whom to share the struggles and triumphs of raising children in the Catholic faith.
Parishioner
Immaculate Conception Parish has been our home for over 10 years. We love the vibrant and prayerful community and the service oriented mindset.
Parishioner
STRIVING TO BE A COMMUNITY OF GOD'S LOVE & SERVICE
Other Reasons to Join our Parish
Eucharist Focused
In receiving the body of Christ we are strengthened to be the body of Christ in the world.
Distinctly Marian
The Blessed Mother, Mary. is our parish patroness and the true model of faith. We honor her through prayers of intercession.
Service to the Greatest in Need
Our mission includes striving to be a community of God's love and service in our community and the world.
Healing Confessions
Father Chumo hears confessions each Saturday from 2:00pm - 3:30 pm. This is a healing sacrament enjoyed by many, so come early!
Beautiful Architecture
21 beautiful stained glass windows of the Saints are visible around our church building.
Supportive of New Ideas for Ministry
You'll find a vibrant faith community where ideas are welcome and many hands help to bring them to fruition.
Our Parish in Pictures
Photos courtesy of Claudia Ariza-Nieto, the Brooks family, the Rasmussen family, Erik West, and Anne Woodard