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:
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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!
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For Formation in Discernment
Let us pray that we might again learn how to discern, to know how to choose paths of life, and reject everything that leads us away from Christ and the Gospel.
A special prayer for those who are getting married this summer and their families. May the grace of the Sacrament of Matrimony unite them firmly in their love for God and one another. Blessings!
Daily Mass: Monday and Thursday 12.10 PM Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 AM. Rosary is said after each Mass.
Rosary in Spanish every Monday at 5:00 PM
Monday Holy Hour to resume in September. Kindly note that the weekly Holy Hour will resume on Monday September 1st at 6.30 — 7.30 PM.
Communal Lauds: First Friday at 7:00 AM prior to Mass
Visit the calendar webpage.
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]
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.
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Fr. Chumo will be away from July 14th for three and half weeks for a summer home visit. While Fr. Chumo will be away, Fr. Dan McMullin will cover three weekend Liturgies on these dates: July 20, 26 & 27, and August 2 &3.
Fr. Omboga of St. Catherine’s parish will celebrate Mondays 12:10 PM and Thursdays 12.10 PM Mass. Area priests will also be available for all emergency needs and funerals.
A representative from “Food for the Poor” will be here the weekend of August 9 & 10.
The Annual Backpack Appeal will begin 7/26 – 8/3. Bins will be placed at the entrances of the church during that time. Please see the bulletin for more information.
A memorial service for newly deceased John McNally is being planned for August 20th at Immaculate Conception for friends and family. It is currently in the planning process, but anyone interested in attending can mark the date. More details will follow as they get determined.
On July 3, the storm that swept through the area caused extensive damage to the trees at the Cemetery. Countless trees were toppled by the high winds. While we do have insurance at the Cemetery, it is not enough to cover all the damage costs. The Cemetery is sponsoring a fundraiser with Doug’s Fish Fry on Wednesday, August 20 at Triphammer Mall. Please come get some good food and help sponsor the Cemetery.
A huge “Thank You” goes out to all the members of the Cemetery Committee who most recently really came together and worked as a team going far beyond the spectrum of their responsibilities. This committee works with the Cemetery Manager and oversees the regular operations at the Cemetery. New Members are always welcome.
With graduating Seniors from college, summer plans, and life changes, we are in need of Lectors and Ministers of Holy Communion for our Masses, especially the Sunday 10:30am. Please contact the office if you are able to step in and help. Current Liturgical Ministers can also change their preferences/availability in the Ministry scheduler online. New Ministers can call the parish office at 607-273-6121 to be trained.
A collection box for Rosary donations is still available by the front doors to the church. We gave away all our Rosaries during the past Ithaca Festival, which is a good thing. Please help us replenish by donating a rosary.
Monday Holy Hour to resume in September. Kindly note that the weekly Holy Hour will resume on Monday September 1st at 6.30 — 7.30 PM.
I know summer has only begun but we are already looking forward to the coming year in faith formation, sacrament preparation, and youth ministry. It promises to be another busy year, and we are looking forward to a few changes, especially with Confirmation preparation and high school youth group. Please keep Sunday, September 7th in mind as that will be our registration weekend for faith formation/youth ministry registration weekend. We will also hold a sacrament preparation meeting for parents on Sunday, September 21st at 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Parish. This will be a combined session for parents from both parishes. Rich will send a newsletter update to families on his distribution list in the weeks to come and more will be coming in future bulletins. Praying you all have a restful and enjoyable summer.
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!
The New York State legislature recently passed a bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide. Please join with thousands of other people across the state asking Governor Hochul to VETO this legislation. The handout in this week’s bulletin gives more information on how this practice diminishes respect for human life and puts vulnerable, ill, and elderly people at risk. Please call the governor at 1-518-474-8390 and sign the petition at https://bit.ly/veto-pas to voice your opposition. Let’s stand up for the dignity of everyone’s lives.
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.
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.
Confessions are heard every Saturday from 2:00pm-3:30pm in the Church.
Call 273-6121 to receive this Sacrament or if your loved one is in the hospital.
For Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation email Rich at [email protected] for information or to register.
Call 607-273-6121 at least 6 months in advance of your wedding date.
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.
Pastor of Immaculate Conception
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Hospitality is a noble virtue. There are, however, two types of hospitality. There is a kind of hospitality that stems from self-interest. This is extended in the hope of getting something in return. Genuine hospitality is purely gratuitous.
Job and Abraham are thought to be great hospitality figures in the Bible. Job is reported to have built a special house for the poor. Abraham was more than just our father in faith; he was the best example of genuine hospitality to his visitors. God was so pleased with Abraham, and to show it, he gave him the long-awaited child. Abraham gave little and received the most. Truly, generosity is magical.
In the second reading we see St. Paul’s generosity in action. In spite of his suffering, he is happy because he has given his life for the gospel. Christ in him and through him.
There are many generous people like the Apostle, Paul in our community proclaiming the gospel of Christ in many varied ways. They spare no time for themselves. When they are not reaching out, they are down on their knees in the presence of Jesus in the tabernacle spending time before the Lord of the mission. The fruits of their prayers are actions inspired by the Lord in prayer.
Let us ask the Lord for a spirit of generosity for the mission of Christ in our parish. If we make it our concern to share the Good News, many will come to accept the teachings of Christ and find salvation. Simple ways to announce the gospel are very effective. All begins with the generosity of our time with the Lord in prayer and Sacraments.
In receiving the body of Christ we are strengthened to be the body of Christ in the world.
The Blessed Mother, Mary. is our parish patroness and the true model of faith. We honor her through prayers of intercession.
Our mission includes striving to be a community of God's love and service in our community and the world.
Father Chumo hears confessions each Saturday from 2:00pm - 3:30 pm. This is a healing sacrament enjoyed by many, so come early!
21 beautiful stained glass windows of the Saints are visible around our church building.
You'll find a vibrant faith community where ideas are welcome and many hands help to bring them to fruition.
Photos courtesy of Claudia Ariza-Nieto, the Brooks family, the Rasmussen family, Erik West, and Anne Woodard
113 N Geneva Street Ithaca, NY | 607-273-6121 | Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Please call 607-273-6121 if you or a loved one is hospitalized, and/or would like to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick (Last Rites).