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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 Catholic 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. We strive to make our parish a community of God’s love, and communion of hearts. Please join us! 

Mass Schedule 

  • 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

 

-First Saturday of each month at 9:00am (we celebrate the Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the children of the parish sing in the choir. We encourage families with young children to participate in this Mass. All are invited.)


Confession

Saturdays 2:00-3:30pm 

Prayer Opportunities

-Stations of the Cross

  • Fridays at 5:30pm during Lent

 

-Novena to the Solemnity of St. Joseph (March 10-18)
Go to webpage

 

-Adoration, vespers and Benediction:

  • Friday, March 16th at 6:00pm (after Stations): Adoration

  • Holy Thursday Overnight Vigil: Adoration

  • First Friday of each month: Adoration and Benediction 6:00pm-6:30pm; vespers at 6:30pm

  • First Saturday of each month: Holy Hour Adoration 2:00pm-3:30pm
Sanctuary area with ambo, Altar and High Altar during Ordinary time
Sanctuary during Ordinary Time. Photo courtesy of Mia Rasmussen, February 11, 2024.

At Immaculate Conception Parish we endeavor to be a Catholic Community of Faith, Prayer, Love and Service, centered on Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.

Whether you are a long-time parishioner or a first time visitor, we're glad you are here ❤️!

Are you new in the town? 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. Your presence in our congregation is a true blessing. We look forward to praying, celebrating, and coming together in a community to worship and have fellowship in God ‘s grace. To see new faces and families is a joy and a blessing to our entire congregation. As we welcome your ideas and presence, may our love and faith in Christ increase during our time together.

 

Feel free to talk to members of the parish pastoral council and other ministries to know more about our parish. Contact information for Staff is available on the front page of the Bulletin. You can learn more about each of our staff members on the Staff Directory page. Contact the parish office to register and for all your spiritual needs. Subscribe to our Facebook page, Parish app, FORMED.org, and review our parish News & Events page (which is updated weekly from the information in the Bulletin).

Enjoy the beautiful surroundings
while you worship.

Mission and Goals Spotlight

Rev. Augustine Chumo

Rev. Augustine Chumo

Pastor of Immaculate Conception

Featured Ministry Profile:

Hospitality Ministry

The Hospitality Ministry at Immaculate Conception is designed to support the various “events” in the Parish. Our aim is to provide refreshments to assist in making the event a welcoming experience and to build community. Individuals, families or groups can help with baking, cooking, purchasing beverages or other items and set-up or clean-up for events.

 Coffee (Social) Hours are generally scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month, September through June, after the 8:30 and 10:30am Masses. Groups sign up for these but are assisted by the Hospitality Team.

 Funeral Receptions after Funeral Masses are offered, when requested by the family. Operating as “The Martha Ministry’, we provide these receptions (paid for by the family).

 Other special events supported often include receptions after the Easter Vigil, Luncheon or supper on certain feast days such as Immaculate Conception. Light Refreshments are made available before and after presentations made by various staff and other speakers. Refreshments are offered when dignitaries such as Bishop Matano visit.

  Everyone is invited to assist in the “events” in whatever capacity that best fits their time and talents. This Ministry is an easy way to meet people in the Parish, provides an opportunity to keep in touch with friends and the time [email protected]

ments is very flexible to fit individual schedules.

Mary Edsall-Golway: [email protected] 607-564-0673 Chris Wells: [email protected], 607-227-9156.

Featured Ministry Profile:

 

Exodus90

The Exodus90 program for Catholic men is designed to help you break out of the spiritual doldrums and to grow closer to the Lord. The program starts 90 days before Easter, and combines prayer, asceticism and fraternity. All these elements taken together lead to freedom: the freedom to say NO to those things that enslave us and to say YES to GOD, your family and your community. Though we began the 90 day exercise in January, it is not too late to join us during Lent! We have one group based solely in Ithaca that meets in person and one that includes men from both Ithaca and around the region that meets via zoom. Both groups meet on Saturday mornings. The zoom group continues meeting year-around as a men’s prayer group when we are not doing the Exodus 90 exercise. To learn more, contact Rick Burgess ([email protected]).

 

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL

The 2023/24 Catholic Ministries Appeal with the theme of “Go Forth With Christ” is about a third of the way through the campaign. As of March, one hundred forty four (144) parish households have pledged and/or paid $52,451 toward this year’s campaign. This is 92.02% of the $57,000 goal due to the diocese for this year’s campaign. The number of donors so far compared to typical attendance of late is about 25%. Participation is important as a measure of the viability of the parish. We are making excellent progress toward meeting our goal. It would be great to complete our giving by the beginning of Lent. Thank you to all who have already given.

 

Make checks payable to CMA. Catholic Ministries Appeal PO Box 6841, Ithaca, NY 14850.

Donate online at Catholic Ministries Appeal.

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

Volunteer Opportunities

There are many ways that you can share your time and talent with us. Consider serving on a Committee or getting involved in one of our Ministries. Visit our volunteer page or contact us to learn more. 

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.

Immaculate Conception Moments 2023
Immaculate Conception Building and Grounds

Photos courtesy of Claudia Ariza-Nieto, the Brooks family, the Rasmussen family, Erik West, and Anne Woodard 

 

Upcoming Parish Event!


March 23 at 10:15am in the sanctuary. On Saturday, March 23, the Knights will hold a devotional service to honor St. Joseph, Head of the Holy Family in the sanctuary starting at 10:15am following the Children’s Choir practice. The service should last about 30 minutes and will be led by Deacon Dan Hurley. Devotion to St. Joseph is increasing from the Year of Consecration to St. Joseph in 2022 decreed by Pope Francis, and we invite everyone to join us to pray for his intercession for us.

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