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Parish Mission Statement
George Green Parish Center 113 North Geneva Street
Ithaca NY 14850 607273-6121
Why do we sing Singing unites us with the Word of God It has been said that ldquoWhen we sing we pray twicerdquo Singing allows us to connect with God and reinforces our Liturgy Singing brings us together in both praise and worship We have been told to sing In Colossians 316 we are instructed to ldquo Let the word of Christ[a] dwell in you richly teach and admonish one another in all wisdom and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms hymns
and spiritual songs to Godrdquo It also allows us to become ldquoOnerdquo in the Liturgy and gives us the opportunity to par-ticipate in the Mass and the Word of God Singing also uplifts our spirit and brings joy in our hearts James 513 asks us ldquoIs anyone cheerful Let them sing praiserdquo If you study Scripture on this point yoursquoll notice that some-times singing gives birth to joy and sometimes joy gives birth to singing But persistently in Scripture joy and singing are bound together You canrsquot study one of these two biblical themes without encountering the other In all the years I have been involved in music I have never seen anyone sing that was sad Singing brings joy to our
hearts What better way is there then to sing praise to our Lord united in song with joy and happiness in all we have been given Even Jesus and his Disciples sang at the ldquoLast Supperrdquo Matthew 26 30 tells us ldquoThen after singing songs of praise they walked out to the Mount of Olivesrdquo Over 1150 verses in the Bible reference music and the Book of Psalms is the songbook Enter the Cantor Just as the Lectors announce the ldquoWord of Godrdquo from the Old Testament it is the job of the Cantor to announce the ldquoWord of Godrdquo from the Psalms Since the Psalms are the ldquoSongbookrdquo they are sung The role of the Cantor
comes from an old Jewish tradition and isrdquo a synagogue official who sings or chants liturgical music and leads the congregation in prayerrdquo Therefore when we sing the Psalm we are praying Then why do we have a choir There are initially 4 reasons we have a church choir First and foremost it combines the efforts of the Cantor to ldquoLead the Congregation in songrdquo and adds ldquoa depth to the musicrdquo The blending of the choral parts brings harmony and an increased awareness of the power of song within the Liturgy and enlivens the congregationrsquos song Chronicles 1516 ldquoDavid also commanded the chiefs of the
Levites to appoint their brothers as the singers who should play loudly on musical instruments on harps and lyres and cymbals to raise sounds of joyrdquo Therersquos that word ldquoJoyrdquo againhellip We sing the Hymns that are chosen to reinforce the ldquoWord of Godrdquo that is presented that day But additionally to challenge the choir and keep them engaged we sing an ldquoOctavordquo during gifts that is too difficult to do as a congregational piece The church allows us to do a choral piece either during the Presentation of Gifts or immediately following Communion The music should be inspirational and reflectional in nature and we try to find something that continues the ldquoTheme of the
dayrdquo Brian Henn serves on the Executive Board of The Hymn Society of the United States and Canada and points out that ldquoThe church choir sings beautiful and challenging music to praise God and edify the congrega-tionrdquo Finally the choir fosters Faith Formation Yes we pray during and after rehearsal support each other and help each other in times of need enriching our faith and forming a bond within our faith community However there is a problem Can you imagine a Sunday Mass without a Cantor or Choir and all the above things they bring to the table Thatrsquos where we are headedhellip Many members are getting older the stairs are ldquogetting steeperrdquo and some relocate or drop out for health reasons and no one is filling in the gaps Many times I canrsquot do the chosen
Octavo as I donrsquot have enough parts or Christopher doesnrsquot have enough instruments YOU can help If you sing with the radio or hum in the shower you can sing in a choir Yoursquore already at Mass Can you dedicate another 2 hours a week to rehearse and worship our Lord Please the choirs will begin again soon and we need singers to continue the role of music in our church
Gary Vrabel Sacraments Baptism A preparation session is required before the baptism of your child Please call 273-6121 prior to your due date for an appointment Reconciliation Saturday 230Pmdash4PM Marriage Please call 273-6121 at least 6 months in advance of your anticipated wedding date Anointing of the Sick Call 273-6121 to request this sacrament Hospitalizations Call 273-6121 if your loved one is in the hospital
August 27 2017
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church celebrates the Eucharist and proclaims the gospelmdashin worship through our love of God and for each other and with our ministry to the marginalized We journey together in our faith united by our trust in Christrsquos love and mercy and the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mass Schedule Monday amp Thursdaymdash1210PM
Tuesday Wednesday amp Fridaymdash7AM Vigil Mass Saturdaymdash430PM
Sundaymdash830 amp 1030AM
Page 2 NEXT SUNDAYmdashSEPTEMBER 2 2017 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SECOND COLLECTIONmdashBUILDING MAINTENANCE
The Week Ahead Date Mass Intentions
Sunday 8-27
830AMmdashPatricia Jean Massicci from Sonja Gordon 1030AMmdashLevi Wells from Judy amp Bill Steele
Monday 8-28
1210PMmdashDonna Benedict from Fran Benedict
Tuesday 8-29
700AMmdashThomas James Burns from Elizabeth Burns
Wednesday 8-30
700AMmdashHoly Souls in Purgatory from the Babiak Family
Thursday 8-31
1210PMmdashAlberto Biasillo from Gerardo amp Emma Sciarra
Friday 9-1
700AMmdashElizabeth Allinger from her Familh
Saturday 9-2
430PMmdashEileen P Kelly from the Estate
Sunday 9-3
830AMmdashFor Parishioners 1030AMmdashMaria C Morrison from the Morrison Family
Are you interested in becoming Catholic Do you know someone who may be interested Baptized or un-baptized if you have not received the three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism First Eucharist Confirmation) you can begin the life-changing journey toward full membership in the Catho-lic Church by joining the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program The RCIA process begins in September 2017 and cul-minates with full initiation into the Catholic Church
at the Easter Vigil on Saturday March 31 2018 For information about the RCIA process or simply to ask questions call the Parish Office at 607-273-6121 or visit httpwwwimmconchorgfaith-sacramentsrcia-rcic
Our Sanctuary Lamp will Burn this week in Memory of
Ober and Dzur Families From the Ober Family
Our Offering to the Lord August 20 2017
Collection 2017 $6801 Assumption $1473 Attendance 584
Banns of Marriage II
Alexa Rick amp David Geary
SUNDAY AUGUST 27
1200PmdashYM PARENT MTG-PH
TUESDAY AUGUST 29
100Pmdash FOOD PANTRY
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30
300PmdashPIETRA FITNESS-PH
500PmdashCONTEMP GRP-CH
THURSDAY AUGUST 31
700PmdashLITURGY COMM-PC
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1
730-11AmdashEXPOBENED-CH
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2
300PmdashHOLY HOUR-CH
Attention all parents of school age children middle
school and high school teens we are taking registra-
tion for religious education youth groups and sacra-ment preparation for the 2017 ndash 2018 academic year A
registration and information meeting will take place on
Sunday August 27th at noon in parish hall about our
youth and family programs as well as some slight
changes to schedules and Confirmation preparation If
you have any questions in the meantime you can con-tact Rich at the parish office 273-6121 x102
Save the Date Sunday September 24 2017
Carges Hall and church parking lot Noon to 3 PM Dish to pass music and dancing Plan to come and socialize with fellow Parishioners
Music by Under Construction Steve Hubble
Next week the office will be CLOSED on Monday September 4 2017 for Labor Day Daily Mass that morning will be at 900am Please make note of the time change
First Friday Exposition amp First Saturday Holy Hour Resumes Each First Friday of the month from September to May we offer Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 730 am to 1100 am (except when there is a funeral) with Benediction at 11 am On the First Saturday Exposition begins at 300pm with a Holy Hour of communal prayer from 3 to 4 pm As we enter into Fall and resume these devotions we invite all to come and spend some time with the Lord
The new Music Ministry Choir Season is in full swing
We urge anyone interested in participating to join now No prior experience needed The Contemporary Group rehearses on Wednesdays at 500pm
The Traditional Choir rehearses on Tuesdays at 600pm starting September 5 2017 Please consider sharing your voice with one of our Choirs Stop by during any of our rehearsals or contact Gary at Holy-SpearRatsgmailcom or call the Parish Office at 273-6121 We have the best seats in the house
Page 3 NEXT SUNDAYmdashSEPTEMBER 2 2017 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Cayuga Ridge Communion Ministers Needed Perhaps you have noticed two extra Communion ministers enter the sanctuary at the 830am Mass on Sundays These ministers after receiving the Precious Body amp Blood of Christ are then sent forth to take the Real Presence of Jesus to the Catholic resi-dents at Cayuga Ridge a nursing and rehabilitation facility What a beautiful gift to take to others It takes a number of volunteers to fulfill this ministry and we are currently in need of more volunteers Please prayerfully consider joining this sacred ministry and if you are interested and available on Sun-day mornings please contact Erika Linsdell for further details 273-6121
Learn Swahili with Fr Chumo Habari Gani - How are you Sijambo asante - I am fine thank you Kwaheri - Goodbye Do you remember what these mean Kuwa na siku njema Nimefurahi kukuona
YOUTH amp FAMILY Rich Rasmussen ext 102 Pastoral amp Catechetical leader RichRasmussendororg
Dan Hurley-Deacon 585-319-8205
DanHurleydororg
BULLETIN REQUESTS E-mail
iimmaculdororg no later than Mondays 4p
Calvary Cemetery 272-5780 Mike Moravec-Cemetery Manager
CONTACT INFORMATION Main Office 607273-6121
Fax 607273-0185 wwwimmconchorg IImmaculdororg
wwwfacebookcomimmconch
PARISH STAFF
Fr Augustine Chumo ext 105 Pastor FrAugustineChumodororg
Larry Wasser ext 110 Director of Finance amp Admin LarryWasserdororg Erika Linsdell ext 101 Parish Administrative Assistant ErikaLinsdelldororg
Gary Vrabel ext 111 Music Ministry holyspearratsgmailcom Cynthia Miller ext 108 Bookkeeper CynthiaMillerdororg Colleen Sforzo ext 109 Business Management ColleenSforzodororg
A Note from the Music Director In regards to what you hear during Mass It is im-portant to note that what you hear depends on where you are sitting and shat should be made clear Because of the delay in sound the Cantor sings when they hear the Organ which is later than someone sitting in the middle or back of the church The people in the back hear the Organ first those in the middle hear it second which is before the front and the Cantor hear it The Cantor responds and those in the front hear it first which corresponds to when they hear the Organ However those in the middle and the back hear the Cantor later Since they have already heard the Organ they assume that the Cantor is behind the organ (late) Due to the length and acoustics of the church there is nothing that can be done other than move the Cantor up into the loft If that were the case the Cantor and the Organ would be in sync and everyone would hear both the Organ and the Cantor at the same time This is not the case with the Cantor in front There-fore we need to recognize that a delay will fool our ears This also affects what is occurring when the Traditional Choir sings at the 1030 Mass The choir and the Organ are in sync but the Cantor hears us late and thinks they are singing with the Organ In their perspective they are but not to those in the back or middle of the church This is a quick synopsis so people understand why they
hear what they hear Gary Vrabel
Parish Cookbook We began collecting recipes for our new parish cook-book the first week of July Here it is the third week in August and to date we have only 13 recipes Perhaps there isnrsquot an interest in a new parish cookbook at this
time However we will continue to collect recipes and see if the quantity increases We need to begin the process of submitting to a publisher by mid-September or beginning of October For more information or to volunteer to help contact Shirley Engman (607-277-4357 -or- sayankeegmailcom) Recipe box for submissions is in the Vestibule
STAND EVERY HOUR
Weekdays from 7 AM until 7 PM beginning September 27th ndash November 5th 40 Days for Life takes place right here in Ithaca We are looking for people to pray especially on Thursdays during the campaign Sign-up in the vestibule Join us in peaceful prayerful vigil in the public-right-of way across the street from Planned Parenthood 620 W Seneca St Please consider a 1hr or 2hr vigil per week with your family a friend or your church group ~ come and pray together The Rosary Chaplets prayers for the protection of the unborn For more information contact Mary Anne Tissot 315-246-7479 or email sweetwind53yahoocom Detailsupdates about Ithaca 40 Days for Life-- www40daysforlifecomIthaca or Facebook Ithaca 40 Days for Life
Menrsquos and Womenrsquos Retreats at Notre Dame Retreat House
Women September 15-17 Oct 6-8 and Oct 20-22 Men September 22-24 and Sept 29-Oct 1 Is it difficult to carve out time for prayer each day Is life too busy You are invited to a weekend retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House (5151 Foster Rd Canandaigua NY) where we will give you time to explore the meaning of prayer different styles of prayer and ways to overcome obstacles and enrich prayer time Our re-treats this year will challenge us to move from ldquosayingrdquo prayers to ldquolivingrdquo a prayerful life For more information please contact us a 585-394-5700 or notedametretratorg
Seven Sisters Apostolate Ladies do you enjoy spending time with Our Sacramental Lord Are you looking for ways to be a channel to allow Godrsquos graces to flow into our parish Do you feel called to pray for priests If so please check out the Seven Sisters Apostolate at sevensistersaposto-lateorg and prayerfully consider participating Parishioner Wendy Babiak has received permission to begin the apostolate at Immacu-late Conception and she needs 5 more sisters and several alternates (who may be ladies or gentlemen) Contact her at (607)745-8627 or wen-
Please Patronize Our Advertisers
Sunday Missals Courtesy of Knights of Columbus
Mariette Geldenhuys Attorney and Mediator
Respectfu l peaceful resolu tion of legal issues
401 East State St Suite 306 Ithaca
wwwgeldenhuyslawcom
Cosmetic amp General Dentistry
ldquoWe Care For People Not Just Teethrdquo
26 Barr Road
Please Call For An Appointment
Classic Steam Carpet Cleaning Co
Langendoerfer Family Owned amp Operated
Residential Commercial Carpet amp Rug
Upholstery Cleaning
Free Estimates Fully Insured
(607) 277-4151
(607) 277-3896 Fax (607) 277-0757
Licensed Master Plumber
MIKE OLSEFSKIrsquoS AUTO ACCESSORIES
607-272-8485 wwwmoaatrailerscom
607-564-9031
Terry Ferrara Owner 1346 Elmira Rd Newfield NY 14867 bull 5 miles south of Ithaca
wwwstellasbarncom
Space Available Call 273-6121
Space Available Call 273-6121
ALARMTECH Systems
Security Fire Monitoring Home and Business
8386 Main St Interlaken NY 14847 (800) 393-0616 amp (607) 532-9515
In Home Care
Medication Management Domestic Support
Respite Care End of Life Care
UNIQUE HOMES FOR SENIORS Old Hundred
Evergreen House Apartment Options
Asphalt Paving amp Excavating
Underground Utilities Drainage
Water amp Sewer Lines middot Gravel Driveways
134 Ithaca Beer Dr Ithaca NY 607-272-3600 wwwmancini-ferraracom
Space Available Call 273-6121
Space Available Call 273-6121
Home and Auto
Insurance
Discounts
Space Available Call 273-6121
George E Hoare Memorial CoInc Cemetery memorials since 1889
Robert Wells 25+ years of service bwhoareaolcom
1051 Craft Road Ithaca NY 14850 (607) 257-4440 Fax (607) 257-4490
ALISE CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH amp WELLNESS PLLC
DR JAMES N ALISE
Office (607) 227-2623
DR HJ PETER PATRICK
Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry Children and Adults
Hanshaw Road at Pleasant Grove (607) 257-5700
Continuous family service since 1942
Ithacarsquos only locally owned funeral home 607-272-1922
JOHN F BANGS (1917-1974) - JEFFREY L BANGS - KEVIN P BANGS
Space Available Call 273-6121
624 Franklin Street Elmira NY 14904
(607) 732-9273
106 N Franklin Street Watkins Glen NY 14891
(607) 535-2561
SH
OR
TS
TO
P
Gr
oc
ery
- D
eli
Open
2
4 H
ou
rs
Insurance 273 -7511
Dr Jo seph H P i skorow sk i
CLASSEN HOME HEALTH
607-277-1342
Owner 131 Northview Rd Ithaca NY 14850
Orthodontics for all ages
Board Certified Specialist
PRIVATE PERSONAL CARE wwwboatyardgrillcom
Knights of Columbus Ithaca Council 277
Catholic men serving Immaculate Conception Since 1897
Join us 607-279-6891
Dr Leo R Cacciotti
Listen to the Monthly RUDY PAOLANGELI PROGRAM
WNYY 10a-12p Sunday February 5 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday March 5 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday April 2 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday May 29 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday June 4 WHCU 7mdash9am Tuesday July 4 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday August 6 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday Sept 4 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday October 1 WHCU 7mdash9am Thursday Nov 23 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday Dec 25 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday Jan1 2018
AM 870 AM 1470 FM 959 FM 941
Page 2 NEXT SUNDAYmdashSEPTEMBER 2 2017 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SECOND COLLECTIONmdashBUILDING MAINTENANCE
The Week Ahead Date Mass Intentions
Sunday 8-27
830AMmdashPatricia Jean Massicci from Sonja Gordon 1030AMmdashLevi Wells from Judy amp Bill Steele
Monday 8-28
1210PMmdashDonna Benedict from Fran Benedict
Tuesday 8-29
700AMmdashThomas James Burns from Elizabeth Burns
Wednesday 8-30
700AMmdashHoly Souls in Purgatory from the Babiak Family
Thursday 8-31
1210PMmdashAlberto Biasillo from Gerardo amp Emma Sciarra
Friday 9-1
700AMmdashElizabeth Allinger from her Familh
Saturday 9-2
430PMmdashEileen P Kelly from the Estate
Sunday 9-3
830AMmdashFor Parishioners 1030AMmdashMaria C Morrison from the Morrison Family
Are you interested in becoming Catholic Do you know someone who may be interested Baptized or un-baptized if you have not received the three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism First Eucharist Confirmation) you can begin the life-changing journey toward full membership in the Catho-lic Church by joining the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program The RCIA process begins in September 2017 and cul-minates with full initiation into the Catholic Church
at the Easter Vigil on Saturday March 31 2018 For information about the RCIA process or simply to ask questions call the Parish Office at 607-273-6121 or visit httpwwwimmconchorgfaith-sacramentsrcia-rcic
Our Sanctuary Lamp will Burn this week in Memory of
Ober and Dzur Families From the Ober Family
Our Offering to the Lord August 20 2017
Collection 2017 $6801 Assumption $1473 Attendance 584
Banns of Marriage II
Alexa Rick amp David Geary
SUNDAY AUGUST 27
1200PmdashYM PARENT MTG-PH
TUESDAY AUGUST 29
100Pmdash FOOD PANTRY
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30
300PmdashPIETRA FITNESS-PH
500PmdashCONTEMP GRP-CH
THURSDAY AUGUST 31
700PmdashLITURGY COMM-PC
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1
730-11AmdashEXPOBENED-CH
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2
300PmdashHOLY HOUR-CH
Attention all parents of school age children middle
school and high school teens we are taking registra-
tion for religious education youth groups and sacra-ment preparation for the 2017 ndash 2018 academic year A
registration and information meeting will take place on
Sunday August 27th at noon in parish hall about our
youth and family programs as well as some slight
changes to schedules and Confirmation preparation If
you have any questions in the meantime you can con-tact Rich at the parish office 273-6121 x102
Save the Date Sunday September 24 2017
Carges Hall and church parking lot Noon to 3 PM Dish to pass music and dancing Plan to come and socialize with fellow Parishioners
Music by Under Construction Steve Hubble
Next week the office will be CLOSED on Monday September 4 2017 for Labor Day Daily Mass that morning will be at 900am Please make note of the time change
First Friday Exposition amp First Saturday Holy Hour Resumes Each First Friday of the month from September to May we offer Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 730 am to 1100 am (except when there is a funeral) with Benediction at 11 am On the First Saturday Exposition begins at 300pm with a Holy Hour of communal prayer from 3 to 4 pm As we enter into Fall and resume these devotions we invite all to come and spend some time with the Lord
The new Music Ministry Choir Season is in full swing
We urge anyone interested in participating to join now No prior experience needed The Contemporary Group rehearses on Wednesdays at 500pm
The Traditional Choir rehearses on Tuesdays at 600pm starting September 5 2017 Please consider sharing your voice with one of our Choirs Stop by during any of our rehearsals or contact Gary at Holy-SpearRatsgmailcom or call the Parish Office at 273-6121 We have the best seats in the house
Page 3 NEXT SUNDAYmdashSEPTEMBER 2 2017 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Cayuga Ridge Communion Ministers Needed Perhaps you have noticed two extra Communion ministers enter the sanctuary at the 830am Mass on Sundays These ministers after receiving the Precious Body amp Blood of Christ are then sent forth to take the Real Presence of Jesus to the Catholic resi-dents at Cayuga Ridge a nursing and rehabilitation facility What a beautiful gift to take to others It takes a number of volunteers to fulfill this ministry and we are currently in need of more volunteers Please prayerfully consider joining this sacred ministry and if you are interested and available on Sun-day mornings please contact Erika Linsdell for further details 273-6121
Learn Swahili with Fr Chumo Habari Gani - How are you Sijambo asante - I am fine thank you Kwaheri - Goodbye Do you remember what these mean Kuwa na siku njema Nimefurahi kukuona
YOUTH amp FAMILY Rich Rasmussen ext 102 Pastoral amp Catechetical leader RichRasmussendororg
Dan Hurley-Deacon 585-319-8205
DanHurleydororg
BULLETIN REQUESTS E-mail
iimmaculdororg no later than Mondays 4p
Calvary Cemetery 272-5780 Mike Moravec-Cemetery Manager
CONTACT INFORMATION Main Office 607273-6121
Fax 607273-0185 wwwimmconchorg IImmaculdororg
wwwfacebookcomimmconch
PARISH STAFF
Fr Augustine Chumo ext 105 Pastor FrAugustineChumodororg
Larry Wasser ext 110 Director of Finance amp Admin LarryWasserdororg Erika Linsdell ext 101 Parish Administrative Assistant ErikaLinsdelldororg
Gary Vrabel ext 111 Music Ministry holyspearratsgmailcom Cynthia Miller ext 108 Bookkeeper CynthiaMillerdororg Colleen Sforzo ext 109 Business Management ColleenSforzodororg
A Note from the Music Director In regards to what you hear during Mass It is im-portant to note that what you hear depends on where you are sitting and shat should be made clear Because of the delay in sound the Cantor sings when they hear the Organ which is later than someone sitting in the middle or back of the church The people in the back hear the Organ first those in the middle hear it second which is before the front and the Cantor hear it The Cantor responds and those in the front hear it first which corresponds to when they hear the Organ However those in the middle and the back hear the Cantor later Since they have already heard the Organ they assume that the Cantor is behind the organ (late) Due to the length and acoustics of the church there is nothing that can be done other than move the Cantor up into the loft If that were the case the Cantor and the Organ would be in sync and everyone would hear both the Organ and the Cantor at the same time This is not the case with the Cantor in front There-fore we need to recognize that a delay will fool our ears This also affects what is occurring when the Traditional Choir sings at the 1030 Mass The choir and the Organ are in sync but the Cantor hears us late and thinks they are singing with the Organ In their perspective they are but not to those in the back or middle of the church This is a quick synopsis so people understand why they
hear what they hear Gary Vrabel
Parish Cookbook We began collecting recipes for our new parish cook-book the first week of July Here it is the third week in August and to date we have only 13 recipes Perhaps there isnrsquot an interest in a new parish cookbook at this
time However we will continue to collect recipes and see if the quantity increases We need to begin the process of submitting to a publisher by mid-September or beginning of October For more information or to volunteer to help contact Shirley Engman (607-277-4357 -or- sayankeegmailcom) Recipe box for submissions is in the Vestibule
STAND EVERY HOUR
Weekdays from 7 AM until 7 PM beginning September 27th ndash November 5th 40 Days for Life takes place right here in Ithaca We are looking for people to pray especially on Thursdays during the campaign Sign-up in the vestibule Join us in peaceful prayerful vigil in the public-right-of way across the street from Planned Parenthood 620 W Seneca St Please consider a 1hr or 2hr vigil per week with your family a friend or your church group ~ come and pray together The Rosary Chaplets prayers for the protection of the unborn For more information contact Mary Anne Tissot 315-246-7479 or email sweetwind53yahoocom Detailsupdates about Ithaca 40 Days for Life-- www40daysforlifecomIthaca or Facebook Ithaca 40 Days for Life
Menrsquos and Womenrsquos Retreats at Notre Dame Retreat House
Women September 15-17 Oct 6-8 and Oct 20-22 Men September 22-24 and Sept 29-Oct 1 Is it difficult to carve out time for prayer each day Is life too busy You are invited to a weekend retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House (5151 Foster Rd Canandaigua NY) where we will give you time to explore the meaning of prayer different styles of prayer and ways to overcome obstacles and enrich prayer time Our re-treats this year will challenge us to move from ldquosayingrdquo prayers to ldquolivingrdquo a prayerful life For more information please contact us a 585-394-5700 or notedametretratorg
Seven Sisters Apostolate Ladies do you enjoy spending time with Our Sacramental Lord Are you looking for ways to be a channel to allow Godrsquos graces to flow into our parish Do you feel called to pray for priests If so please check out the Seven Sisters Apostolate at sevensistersaposto-lateorg and prayerfully consider participating Parishioner Wendy Babiak has received permission to begin the apostolate at Immacu-late Conception and she needs 5 more sisters and several alternates (who may be ladies or gentlemen) Contact her at (607)745-8627 or wen-
Please Patronize Our Advertisers
Sunday Missals Courtesy of Knights of Columbus
Mariette Geldenhuys Attorney and Mediator
Respectfu l peaceful resolu tion of legal issues
401 East State St Suite 306 Ithaca
wwwgeldenhuyslawcom
Cosmetic amp General Dentistry
ldquoWe Care For People Not Just Teethrdquo
26 Barr Road
Please Call For An Appointment
Classic Steam Carpet Cleaning Co
Langendoerfer Family Owned amp Operated
Residential Commercial Carpet amp Rug
Upholstery Cleaning
Free Estimates Fully Insured
(607) 277-4151
(607) 277-3896 Fax (607) 277-0757
Licensed Master Plumber
MIKE OLSEFSKIrsquoS AUTO ACCESSORIES
607-272-8485 wwwmoaatrailerscom
607-564-9031
Terry Ferrara Owner 1346 Elmira Rd Newfield NY 14867 bull 5 miles south of Ithaca
wwwstellasbarncom
Space Available Call 273-6121
Space Available Call 273-6121
ALARMTECH Systems
Security Fire Monitoring Home and Business
8386 Main St Interlaken NY 14847 (800) 393-0616 amp (607) 532-9515
In Home Care
Medication Management Domestic Support
Respite Care End of Life Care
UNIQUE HOMES FOR SENIORS Old Hundred
Evergreen House Apartment Options
Asphalt Paving amp Excavating
Underground Utilities Drainage
Water amp Sewer Lines middot Gravel Driveways
134 Ithaca Beer Dr Ithaca NY 607-272-3600 wwwmancini-ferraracom
Space Available Call 273-6121
Space Available Call 273-6121
Home and Auto
Insurance
Discounts
Space Available Call 273-6121
George E Hoare Memorial CoInc Cemetery memorials since 1889
Robert Wells 25+ years of service bwhoareaolcom
1051 Craft Road Ithaca NY 14850 (607) 257-4440 Fax (607) 257-4490
ALISE CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH amp WELLNESS PLLC
DR JAMES N ALISE
Office (607) 227-2623
DR HJ PETER PATRICK
Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry Children and Adults
Hanshaw Road at Pleasant Grove (607) 257-5700
Continuous family service since 1942
Ithacarsquos only locally owned funeral home 607-272-1922
JOHN F BANGS (1917-1974) - JEFFREY L BANGS - KEVIN P BANGS
Space Available Call 273-6121
624 Franklin Street Elmira NY 14904
(607) 732-9273
106 N Franklin Street Watkins Glen NY 14891
(607) 535-2561
SH
OR
TS
TO
P
Gr
oc
ery
- D
eli
Open
2
4 H
ou
rs
Insurance 273 -7511
Dr Jo seph H P i skorow sk i
CLASSEN HOME HEALTH
607-277-1342
Owner 131 Northview Rd Ithaca NY 14850
Orthodontics for all ages
Board Certified Specialist
PRIVATE PERSONAL CARE wwwboatyardgrillcom
Knights of Columbus Ithaca Council 277
Catholic men serving Immaculate Conception Since 1897
Join us 607-279-6891
Dr Leo R Cacciotti
Listen to the Monthly RUDY PAOLANGELI PROGRAM
WNYY 10a-12p Sunday February 5 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday March 5 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday April 2 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday May 29 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday June 4 WHCU 7mdash9am Tuesday July 4 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday August 6 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday Sept 4 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday October 1 WHCU 7mdash9am Thursday Nov 23 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday Dec 25 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday Jan1 2018
AM 870 AM 1470 FM 959 FM 941
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Cayuga Ridge Communion Ministers Needed Perhaps you have noticed two extra Communion ministers enter the sanctuary at the 830am Mass on Sundays These ministers after receiving the Precious Body amp Blood of Christ are then sent forth to take the Real Presence of Jesus to the Catholic resi-dents at Cayuga Ridge a nursing and rehabilitation facility What a beautiful gift to take to others It takes a number of volunteers to fulfill this ministry and we are currently in need of more volunteers Please prayerfully consider joining this sacred ministry and if you are interested and available on Sun-day mornings please contact Erika Linsdell for further details 273-6121
Learn Swahili with Fr Chumo Habari Gani - How are you Sijambo asante - I am fine thank you Kwaheri - Goodbye Do you remember what these mean Kuwa na siku njema Nimefurahi kukuona
YOUTH amp FAMILY Rich Rasmussen ext 102 Pastoral amp Catechetical leader RichRasmussendororg
Dan Hurley-Deacon 585-319-8205
DanHurleydororg
BULLETIN REQUESTS E-mail
iimmaculdororg no later than Mondays 4p
Calvary Cemetery 272-5780 Mike Moravec-Cemetery Manager
CONTACT INFORMATION Main Office 607273-6121
Fax 607273-0185 wwwimmconchorg IImmaculdororg
wwwfacebookcomimmconch
PARISH STAFF
Fr Augustine Chumo ext 105 Pastor FrAugustineChumodororg
Larry Wasser ext 110 Director of Finance amp Admin LarryWasserdororg Erika Linsdell ext 101 Parish Administrative Assistant ErikaLinsdelldororg
Gary Vrabel ext 111 Music Ministry holyspearratsgmailcom Cynthia Miller ext 108 Bookkeeper CynthiaMillerdororg Colleen Sforzo ext 109 Business Management ColleenSforzodororg
A Note from the Music Director In regards to what you hear during Mass It is im-portant to note that what you hear depends on where you are sitting and shat should be made clear Because of the delay in sound the Cantor sings when they hear the Organ which is later than someone sitting in the middle or back of the church The people in the back hear the Organ first those in the middle hear it second which is before the front and the Cantor hear it The Cantor responds and those in the front hear it first which corresponds to when they hear the Organ However those in the middle and the back hear the Cantor later Since they have already heard the Organ they assume that the Cantor is behind the organ (late) Due to the length and acoustics of the church there is nothing that can be done other than move the Cantor up into the loft If that were the case the Cantor and the Organ would be in sync and everyone would hear both the Organ and the Cantor at the same time This is not the case with the Cantor in front There-fore we need to recognize that a delay will fool our ears This also affects what is occurring when the Traditional Choir sings at the 1030 Mass The choir and the Organ are in sync but the Cantor hears us late and thinks they are singing with the Organ In their perspective they are but not to those in the back or middle of the church This is a quick synopsis so people understand why they
hear what they hear Gary Vrabel
Parish Cookbook We began collecting recipes for our new parish cook-book the first week of July Here it is the third week in August and to date we have only 13 recipes Perhaps there isnrsquot an interest in a new parish cookbook at this
time However we will continue to collect recipes and see if the quantity increases We need to begin the process of submitting to a publisher by mid-September or beginning of October For more information or to volunteer to help contact Shirley Engman (607-277-4357 -or- sayankeegmailcom) Recipe box for submissions is in the Vestibule
STAND EVERY HOUR
Weekdays from 7 AM until 7 PM beginning September 27th ndash November 5th 40 Days for Life takes place right here in Ithaca We are looking for people to pray especially on Thursdays during the campaign Sign-up in the vestibule Join us in peaceful prayerful vigil in the public-right-of way across the street from Planned Parenthood 620 W Seneca St Please consider a 1hr or 2hr vigil per week with your family a friend or your church group ~ come and pray together The Rosary Chaplets prayers for the protection of the unborn For more information contact Mary Anne Tissot 315-246-7479 or email sweetwind53yahoocom Detailsupdates about Ithaca 40 Days for Life-- www40daysforlifecomIthaca or Facebook Ithaca 40 Days for Life
Menrsquos and Womenrsquos Retreats at Notre Dame Retreat House
Women September 15-17 Oct 6-8 and Oct 20-22 Men September 22-24 and Sept 29-Oct 1 Is it difficult to carve out time for prayer each day Is life too busy You are invited to a weekend retreat at Notre Dame Retreat House (5151 Foster Rd Canandaigua NY) where we will give you time to explore the meaning of prayer different styles of prayer and ways to overcome obstacles and enrich prayer time Our re-treats this year will challenge us to move from ldquosayingrdquo prayers to ldquolivingrdquo a prayerful life For more information please contact us a 585-394-5700 or notedametretratorg
Seven Sisters Apostolate Ladies do you enjoy spending time with Our Sacramental Lord Are you looking for ways to be a channel to allow Godrsquos graces to flow into our parish Do you feel called to pray for priests If so please check out the Seven Sisters Apostolate at sevensistersaposto-lateorg and prayerfully consider participating Parishioner Wendy Babiak has received permission to begin the apostolate at Immacu-late Conception and she needs 5 more sisters and several alternates (who may be ladies or gentlemen) Contact her at (607)745-8627 or wen-
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WNYY 10a-12p Sunday February 5 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday March 5 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday April 2 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday May 29 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday June 4 WHCU 7mdash9am Tuesday July 4 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday August 6 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday Sept 4 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday October 1 WHCU 7mdash9am Thursday Nov 23 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday Dec 25 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday Jan1 2018
AM 870 AM 1470 FM 959 FM 941
Please Patronize Our Advertisers
Sunday Missals Courtesy of Knights of Columbus
Mariette Geldenhuys Attorney and Mediator
Respectfu l peaceful resolu tion of legal issues
401 East State St Suite 306 Ithaca
wwwgeldenhuyslawcom
Cosmetic amp General Dentistry
ldquoWe Care For People Not Just Teethrdquo
26 Barr Road
Please Call For An Appointment
Classic Steam Carpet Cleaning Co
Langendoerfer Family Owned amp Operated
Residential Commercial Carpet amp Rug
Upholstery Cleaning
Free Estimates Fully Insured
(607) 277-4151
(607) 277-3896 Fax (607) 277-0757
Licensed Master Plumber
MIKE OLSEFSKIrsquoS AUTO ACCESSORIES
607-272-8485 wwwmoaatrailerscom
607-564-9031
Terry Ferrara Owner 1346 Elmira Rd Newfield NY 14867 bull 5 miles south of Ithaca
wwwstellasbarncom
Space Available Call 273-6121
Space Available Call 273-6121
ALARMTECH Systems
Security Fire Monitoring Home and Business
8386 Main St Interlaken NY 14847 (800) 393-0616 amp (607) 532-9515
In Home Care
Medication Management Domestic Support
Respite Care End of Life Care
UNIQUE HOMES FOR SENIORS Old Hundred
Evergreen House Apartment Options
Asphalt Paving amp Excavating
Underground Utilities Drainage
Water amp Sewer Lines middot Gravel Driveways
134 Ithaca Beer Dr Ithaca NY 607-272-3600 wwwmancini-ferraracom
Space Available Call 273-6121
Space Available Call 273-6121
Home and Auto
Insurance
Discounts
Space Available Call 273-6121
George E Hoare Memorial CoInc Cemetery memorials since 1889
Robert Wells 25+ years of service bwhoareaolcom
1051 Craft Road Ithaca NY 14850 (607) 257-4440 Fax (607) 257-4490
ALISE CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH amp WELLNESS PLLC
DR JAMES N ALISE
Office (607) 227-2623
DR HJ PETER PATRICK
Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry Children and Adults
Hanshaw Road at Pleasant Grove (607) 257-5700
Continuous family service since 1942
Ithacarsquos only locally owned funeral home 607-272-1922
JOHN F BANGS (1917-1974) - JEFFREY L BANGS - KEVIN P BANGS
Space Available Call 273-6121
624 Franklin Street Elmira NY 14904
(607) 732-9273
106 N Franklin Street Watkins Glen NY 14891
(607) 535-2561
SH
OR
TS
TO
P
Gr
oc
ery
- D
eli
Open
2
4 H
ou
rs
Insurance 273 -7511
Dr Jo seph H P i skorow sk i
CLASSEN HOME HEALTH
607-277-1342
Owner 131 Northview Rd Ithaca NY 14850
Orthodontics for all ages
Board Certified Specialist
PRIVATE PERSONAL CARE wwwboatyardgrillcom
Knights of Columbus Ithaca Council 277
Catholic men serving Immaculate Conception Since 1897
Join us 607-279-6891
Dr Leo R Cacciotti
Listen to the Monthly RUDY PAOLANGELI PROGRAM
WNYY 10a-12p Sunday February 5 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday March 5 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday April 2 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday May 29 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday June 4 WHCU 7mdash9am Tuesday July 4 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday August 6 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday Sept 4 WNYY 10a-12p Sunday October 1 WHCU 7mdash9am Thursday Nov 23 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday Dec 25 WHCU 7mdash9am Monday Jan1 2018
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