Immaculate Conception Church

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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 (week of 12/4)

Monday at 7:30am

Tuesday at 7:30am

Wednesday at 7:30am

Thursday at 7:30am

Friday at 6:00pm (Feast of the Immaculate Conception with Bishop Matano)

Saturday at 4:30pm

Sunday at 8:30am and 10:30am

Reconciliation

Saturdays 2:00-3:30pm

Formal Prayer

Adoration: First Fridays

of each month 4:00pm-7:00pm

Marian Mass: First Saturdays

of each month at 9:00am

Holy Hour: First Saturdays

of each month 2:00-3:30pm

Photo courtesy of Claudia Ariza-Nieto

The Bishop will be here!

Please join us on December 8 at 6pm for Mass to celebrate our Parish feast day of the Immaculate Conception where Bishop Matano will consecrate our new Altars.

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As we prepare for the official reopening of our church, it is good to take time to prepare ourselves, our hearts. We request all parishioners participate in a Novena to the Immaculate Conception.

NOVENA

(Pray the Memorare after each intention.)

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petition, but in they mercy, hear and answer me. Amen!
Day 1. November 30th: Intention: For departed parishioners who left us a rich legacy of faith and stewardship.
Day 2. December 1st: Intention: For those baptized parishioners who are no longer active in the practice of faith.
Day 3. December 2nd: Intention: Deepening of our faith in Christ, especially in the Eucharist.
Day 4. December 3rd: Intention: For the homebound and the sick of our parish.
Day 5: December 4th: Intention: For Christian vocations in our parish: Married life, priesthood, religious and consecrated life.
Day 6. December 5th: Intention: For fruitful outreach by all parish ministries.
Day 7: December 6th: Intention: For all parish volunteers of our parish
Day 8. December 7th: Intention: For the parish leadership; ordained and lay.
Day 9. December 8th: Intention: In thanksgiving to God for the successful renovations.

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

Immaculate Conception from main entry doors

Immaculate Conception right side of pews

Immaculate Conception choir loft and confessionals

Enjoy the beautiful surroundings
while you worship.

Photos courtesy of Anne Woodard, and the Brooks and Rasmussen families

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.

Mission and Goals Spotlight

Rev. Augustine Chumo

Pastor of Immaculate Conception

GIVING TREE PROGRAM

The Service Team is once again sponsoring the Giving Tree Program supporting Birthright and the DSS Home Finding Unit this year. The

Tree is now up and we invite you to take a tag or two to help those in need. All gifts need to be returned, unwrapped, by December 3rd. Thank you for your generosity.

RELICS FOR THE NEW ALTAR

Immaculate Conception Church is home to the relics of six individual saints. These relics once resided separately in the Sacred Heart Altar on the Church’s North side, the St. Joseph altar on the Church’s South side, and the former High Altar in the Sanctuary before being combined in the 1980’s in our previous sacrificial altar. They will now reside in our beautiful new sacrificial altar when Bishop Salvatore Matano comes to dedicate our new altar. These relics are of St. Lucy (martyr and the patron saint of the blind), St. Sixtus II (Pope and martyr), St. Innocent I (Pope), St. Felix of Nola (martyr and patron saint of lost animals), St. Constantius of Perugia (Bishop and martyr), and St. Reparatus (Deacon and martyr).

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL

The 2023/24 Catholic Ministries Appeal with the theme of “Go Forth With Christ” has been active for about a month. As of this date, eighty-two (82) parish households have pledged and/or paid $27,591 toward this year’s campaign. This is 48.41% of the $57,000 goal. We are off to a good start. The CMA supports many important services to the poor, elderly and infirm, prisoners, those in hospital, and many other outreach programs to promote our Catholic faith. Thank you for your support for the parish and the CMA. We can do it!

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

2 men and 2 women stand in a church — Parish volunteers.

A man playing the piano in church while a woman stands beside the piano. — Musicians at Immaculate Conception Church.

a woman who lectors stands at the ambo — Sunday morning lector.

6 individuals stand in front of a wall with a crucifix — Service Team members Margaret Rolfe, Mary Gonyea, Nancy Parrott, James Eisenberg, Ronda Porras, and Karen Eisenberg in Parish Hall during their July meeting.

woman cantors at church — Sarah leads parishioners in song.

female and male teens robed in Altar Serving robes stand at back of the church — Volunteer Altar Servers

Hospitality team members stand at the counter in the kitchen. — Our Hospitality Team prepares the KoC Luncheon on July 1, 2023.

2 women and 2 men stand at the bottom of the church steps — Volunteers

5 people stand in front of a columbarium at the cemetery — Cemetery Committee members Curt Ashman, Jim Moravec, Mary Alo, Kathy Teeter, and Mike Moravec stand by the new Columbarium.

Hospitality team members sit at a table. — The hospitality team and Erika at the 125th anniversary of KoC Ithaca Council 277.

man cantors at church — Dan leads parishioners in song at Saturday Mass.

A smiling woman stands holding a container labeled Backpack & School Supplies — Annual Service Team collection of donated backpacks and school supplies.

Photos courtesy of Claudia Ariza-Nieto and the Brooks and Rasmussen families

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