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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!
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 Schedule
- Saturdays (vigil) at 4:30pm
- Sundays at 8:30am and 10:30am
- Monday April 28th 7:30am (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
- Tuesday April 29th (NO MASS)
- Wednesday April 30th (NO MASS)
- Thursdays at 12:10am
- Fridays at 7:30am
- First Friday (5/2) at 7:30am followed by Adoration until 3:00pm
- First Saturday (5/3) at 9:00am
Adoration and Prayer
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Rosary after Daily Mass
Daily Mass: Monday and Thursday 12.10 PM Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 AM. Rosary is said after each Mass.
Mondays at 5:00pm: Rosary in Spanish
Rosary in Spanish every Monday at 5:00 PM
Monday Adoration 6:30pm-7:30pm
We are happy to let everyone know that we have added one weekly Holy Hour at the request of many parishioners Mondays at 6.30-7.30 PM. This is inspired by the ongoing Eucharistic Revival. All are welcome. Time with Jesus is time well spent. This will be silent and meditative, privileged time. Bring your specific intentions to Jesus. Occasionally, we will identify some common intentions as a faith community to present to Jesus.
Saturdays 2:00pm-3:00pm Eucharistic Adoration with Confession
Saturday Adoration starts at 2:00 – 3:00 PM with confessions available.
Communal Lauds: First Friday at 7:00 AM prior to Mass
Communal Lauds: First Friday at 7:00 AM prior to Mass
First Friday of each month: Mass at 7:30am followed by Eucharistic Adoration: until 3:00pm
Eucharistic Adoration: First Friday: 8:00 AM —3:00 PM Hourly signups are encouraged, otherwise open to all.
First Saturday of Each Month: Mass at 9:00am
First Saturday of each month: Mass: 9:00 AM to honor Our Blessed Mother with children’s choir.
Monthly Prayer Requests for Priests
Visit the calendar webpage.
How Do You Spend One Hour In The Presence of Jesus?
The Eucharistic Revival Team has asked me to share how I pray in the presence of Jesus during Adoration. Well, this is how I have prayed many times: I begin with deep gratitude for the gracious presence of the Lord who shows up for me in all His glory and for the world. He longs to be with me more than I long for him. After prayer of gratitude, which is often spontaneous, I pause for an extended silence, knowing He is there with me. Silence is not easy but necessary. This is followed by examination of conscience, repentance and resolution to be faithful. Before concluding my hour, I make prayer of petitions: for the sick, poor, the homeless, the elderly who are lonely, for our parish and for all parishioners, for the Church and for the mission of Christ in the world. My conclusion always contains words of more gratitude and renewed commitment to love the Lord deeply and to serve Him and His people with greater love.
Immaculate Conception Church is Open Daily from 6:00am – 5:30pm
Parish Center Hours
8:00 am – 4:00 pm (closed for lunch from 12:00-1:00 pm)
Monday thru Thursday
Phone: 607-273-6121
Email: [email protected]
How can we help you?
First-time Visitor?
The parish of Immaculate Conception welcomes you. And we thank you for being here!! Let us know if you need anything. We wish you all of God’s blessings for choosing to celebrate the Eucharist with us. May the intercession of our Blessed Mother obtain for you the graces you need to live your Christian vocation.
Need to Know!
Highlights from the bulletin and FAQs are listed below. Tap on a title or > to read more.
Notre Dame Tours and Shadowing
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL GRADES 7-12
Come experience the Notre Dame difference! Notre Dame High School provides a comprehensive and challenging educational experience while also supporting student growth through leadership & service opportunities, extensive cocurricular activities, the performing & visual arts and athletic programs. Tours and shadowing opportunities are highly encouraged. Prospective students can choose to spend a half or full day shadowing a student at Notre Dame attending
classes, making new friends, touring the school and enjoying
lunch. For more information or to schedule a tour or shadowing visit please contact Nick Weiermiller at 607-734-2267 option 3. Notre Dame High School is located at: 1400 Maple Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904. A fee for bus service is
available for students residing in Ithaca and the surrounding
areas. Notre Dame High School
is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year. Apply online at: notredamehighschool.com. Financial aid is available. We hope to see you soon!
St. Joseph and Sacred Heart Candles Available
The St. Joseph and Sacred Heart Candles still have many openings for intentions coming up. They burn for a week and requested donation is $10. Please call the parish office to sign up for Intention dates. Deceased and/or Living.
CMA: Extending Christ's Mission
If you made a gift to the CMA or Catholic Ministries Appeal over the last years, you should have received a letter outlining the programs the diocese supports through the appeal. If you did not receive a letter or are new to our parish/diocese you may wonder what the CMA is and how it benefits the church. Some highlights to last year’s campaign: ordination of one priest with five seminarians continuing their education; five deacons in formation, 260 high school students received the Hands of Christ award acknowledging their ministry and leadership; 840 Confirmations from 67 parishes and faith communities; 5023 youth participating in religious education programs; and 250,000 people assisted by our Catholic Charities agencies throughout the diocese. Some additional ways the CMA supported the parishes are: Prepared 275 engaged couples for God-centered marriages, funded programs that give our young adults on college campuses a connection to the church and spread the Gospel through communications media. This is important work that needs to be continued. Ways to make your donation to the CMA: 1) Online in the Secured Donation Portal visit www.dor.org/cmagive. 2) Text GIVECMA to 585-502-9124 to donate from your phone 3) Call 585-328-3210 extension 1298 to use a credit card 4) Checks made payable to CMA and mailed to Catholic Ministries Appeal, Diocese of Rochester, PO Box 6841, Ithaca, NY 14851-6841. 5) If you choose to remain anonymous, you can send your donation restricted to the Catholic Ministries Appeal through the parish and it will be forwarded to the diocese. For proper credit to the Immaculate Conception Church in Ithaca, use code 266 on your donation.
CMA Goal: $64,000
Current Status: Donors – 209 Percentage: 90.45% $57.890
Come Celebrate Mercy with Us Sunday, May 4th at 2:00 pm in Church
The Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Associates invite you to join them in welcoming Ann Bowlsby and Sally Regoord as they proclaim their Covenant as Mercy Associates. Let us pray for Ann and Sally as they make their Covenants and continue to serve God, the Immaculate Conception Parish and the Ithaca Community as Mercy Associates. A RECEPTION will be held in the Parish Hall following the Ceremony. ALL are WELCOME! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Lost and Found Basket at the front entrance of the church
Kindly visit the lost and found basket in the northern corner of the front entrance of the church. Items not removed will be donated to the Homeless Shelter.
Notify the Caring Team for Notes or Prayer Shawls
The Care and Concern Committee of the Church sends cards to church members in nursing homes. However, often people in our congregation are in the hospital, healing at home or are at rehabilitation centers to gain strength. We want to be sure that our church family knows that we’re thinking of them and praying for them. If someone you know would be blessed by receiving a card, please send the contact information (name and address) to [email protected]…so the Holy Spirit can touch lives one card at a time.
Is there someone you know who could use a warm, cozy shawl that comes with a prayer to help brighten their day? We have Prayer Shawls available for people to hand out. These shawls have been knitted by members of the parish with love and hope that they can help make a difference in someone’s life. Please contact the Caring Team or Parish Office 607/273-6121 if you would like one.
Voice from the Pew
Your voice matters. If you have a suggestion, good idea around the pastoral goals of the parish; spiritual opportunities, outreach/community building, youth and family, buildings/grounds, cemetery and financial matters, kindly stop by the pastoral council meetings that occur every first Thursday of each month. You will be listened to because you love your parish.
When are Confessions heard?
Confessions are heard every Saturday from 2:00pm-3:30pm in the Church.
Sacrament: Seeking Anointing of the Sick?
Call 273-6121 to receive this Sacrament or if your loved one is in the hospital.
Sacraments: Seeking Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation?
For Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation email Rich at [email protected] for information or to register.
Sacrament: Getting Married?
Call 607-273-6121 at least 6 months in advance of your wedding date.
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.
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.
Mission and Goals Spotlight
Rev. Augustine Chumo
Pastor of Immaculate Conception
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Where do we meet the Risen Lord? The answer is: on the Day of the Lord; the Sunday assembly, the first day of the week, the day of the resurrection. In the gospel this week, people assembled together met the Risen Lord. They became the privileged recipients of the Risen Lord. Whoever is not in the assembly misses this great opportunity, and more importantly, misses the single most important moment, meeting the Risen Lord. Jesus waits for us every week right here in our Church. Sunday is more than just an obligation to attend church, but a chance, a great opportunity, to encounter the Risen Lord and the members of the church, our sisters and brothers in Christ.
Thomas was not present when the Lord appeared to those who were gathered on the first day of the week. His faith was struggling to come to terms with what happened on Good Friday. He wanted “proof” first by touching the wounds of Jesus before he could believe. Faith is not founded on what one sees. It is a pure gift from God to those who are open to receive it.
The gospel sheds some light on the problem encountered by the early Christians who wanted to see Jesus before they believe. Thomas is a symbol of the difficulties encountered by the disciples before they can believe in the resurrection of Christ. By recounting this episode, St. John tries to explain that the Risen Lord lives a life that escapes our senses that can only be the object of faith.
Does our community reflect the Risen Lord? The first reading shows us something that can be verified, the life of the Christian community born of faith in the risen Lord. It is a people leading a completely different life, a new life that testifies that Jesus is alive, and He sent His Spirit into the world to guide all believers in building God’s kingdom of love, mercy, compassion, justice and service.
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
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