staff connection november 26 , 2017...jaroslav vanek for remembering immaculate conception church in...
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Staff Connection
Parish Mission Statement
George Green Parish Center 113 North Geneva Street
Ithaca NY 14850 607273-6121
Dear friends
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe With this feast we close this liturgical year during which we celebrated all of the mysteries of the life of Jesus This day one of the greatest of the year is like a summary of the entire salvation mystery
When Christ the King of the Universe and Our Savior came to this world it was not as the Jews of the Old Testament thought He would They expected a king who would liberate them from the for-eign empires that oppressed them The New Testament teaches us that the reign of Christ the King-dom of God is not of that kind It is a kingdom of justice love and peace
This celebration of the reign of Christ over all of creation gives us an opportunity to reflect on the nature of the Kingdom of God The Lord said to His accusers when He was being judged that His kingdom was not of this world And they asked Him the same questions that many of us might also ask ourselves What is this kingdom Where will we find it The Kingdom of God is spiritual uni-versal and eternalhellip it is based on faith justice and love And the Church has always taught us that the Kingdom of God is present in this world for it is present among us
When Pilate asked Jesus ldquoAre you the king of the Jewsrdquo Christ answered ldquoI am a king For this I was born and for this I came into this world to give testimony to the truth All who are of the truth hear my voicerdquo Pilate was a man of his times He didnrsquot trust anyone who was not Roman He did-nrsquot believe what Jesus said nor did he comprehend the nature of the kingdom that He talked about And of course he didnrsquot recognize Jesus as a king Maybe thatrsquos because when He was be-fore Pilate Christ didnrsquot show His power and His glory But at the end of time when He returns ma-jestically He will certainly show them For He will return as King of All of the Universe And the evil hatred hypocrisy and arrogance of this world will not be able to eclipse His glory and His im-mense power
As Catholics we are obliged to struggle for that kingdom of justice love and peace that Christ came to establish We have to give witness to the truth proclaiming our faith before the world and spread-ing the Word of God in all places
And so on this feast day let us remember that those who show their love of God serve their brothers and sisters with humility practice works of mercy reject selfishness and violence and follow the commandments and teachings of Jesus are the very people who will enter into the Eternal King-dom But for the selfish the arrogant and the hard of heart there will be little room in the Kingdom of God When we begin to contribute to spreading the Kingdom trying to make this little world we live in more humane and more Christian we will be able to say that we are truly followers of Christ the King
May Christ reign in our hearts in our thoughts and in our actions always and everywhere Blessings Deacon Dan
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
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November 26 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 SUNDAYmdashDECEMBER 3 2017 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SECOND COLLECTIONmdashBUILDING MAINTENANCE
The Week Ahead Date Mass Intentions
Sunday 11-26
830AMmdashFor Parishioners 1030AMmdashLouis Tangorra from Donna Tangorra
Monday 11-27
1210PMmdashFor the intentions of the Pastor from Bob amp Sue Proseus
Tuesday 11-28
700AMmdashMaurice amp Constance Bonanni from Sam Bonanni
Wednesday 11-29
700AMmdashMary Ann McGraw Burns from Elizabeth Burns
Thursday 11-30
1210PMmdashElens B Miller Jr from Cynthia amp Sarah Miller
Friday 12-1
700AMmdashRuth Kirby from the Kirby Family
Saturday 12-2
430PMmdashJohn Rudan from Dinah Collins
Sunday 12-3
830AMmdashElvera Paolangdli from Roger Paolangeli 1030AMmdashFor Parishioners
Congratulaions To our Parishioner
Sarah Miller on the occasion of her
100th Birthday May she continue to enjoy all Godrsquos Blessings
Christmas Flowers amp Decorations If you wish to contribute ($10) toward the purchase of Christmas Flowers amp Decorations in memory of a
loved one please contact the Parish Office 273-6121 or fill out and return the special marked blue envelope now available in the rear of church These do not automatically renew so you must contact the office if you wish to have your intention included Deadline December 17 2017
Our Offering to the Lord November 19 2017
Collection 2017 $8593 Attendance 483
Weekly Mass Intentions The 2018 weekly Mass Intentions are now available to all Parish-ioners $10 donation Please contact the Parish Center for sched-uling and availability at 607-273-6121
Sanctuary Lamp The 2018 Sanctuary Lamp Intentions are now available The In-tentions run on a weekly basis from Sunday through Saturday Donation is $20 Please contact Erika at the Parish Center for scheduling and availability at 607-273-6121
MONDAY NOVEMBER 27
1030AmdashCAYUGA RIDGE MASS
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28
100Pmdash FOOD PANTRY
530PmdashADULT CHOIR-CH
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 29
300PmdashPIETRA FITNESS-PH
5-7PmdashCONTEMP GRP-CH
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30
400PmdashLIGHT WEIGH-PC
700PmdashLITURGY COMM-PC
FRIDAY DECEMBER 1
730-1100AmdashEXPOBENEDICTION
SATURDAY DECEMBER 2
1000Amdash1ST PENANCE PREP-PH
1100AmdashADVENT PENANCE SERV-CH
300PmdashHOLY HOUR W EXPOSITION-CH
A Sincere Thank You to the family of Jaroslav Vanek for remembering
Immaculate Conception Church in the obituary of their loved one
CMA 2017-2018 CMA has gotten underway Our grati-tude to everyone who has already made their pledge and contributed Here is
our current standing (Please make checks payable to Catholic Ministries Appeal)
Goal $60246
Current status 128 Families 4350 $24248
A Note from the Service Committee The Christmas season is fast approaching and the Immaculate Conception Giving Tree is now up Tags contain suggestions for toys that will be distributed to children all over Tompkins County through the ldquoCops Kids and Toysrdquo organization We also contin-ue our tradition of collecting baby items for BirthRight
Please plan to stop by after Mass and pick up a gift tag Un-wrapped gifts (with the gift tag taped to the outside of the gift) should be returned to the church by Sunday December 3rd
A NOTICE REGARDING THE CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Since Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year here is a list of the scheduled Masses
December 23-24 4th Sunday of Advent Saturday 430pm Sunday 830am (ONLY) December 24 Christmas Eve Sunday 400pm (w Pageant) Sunday 1000pm (choral concert at 930pm) December 25 Christmas Day Monday 1030am
Page 3 NEXT SUNDAYmdashDECEMBER 3 2017 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SECOND COLLECTIONmdashBUILDING MAINTENANCE
Our Sanctuary Lamp will Burn this week in Memory of
Robert Rasmussen From Tom amp Ann Herson
Learn Swahili with Fr Chumo Tumsifu Yesu Kristu = Praised be Jesus Christ Milele na milele = now and forever Mungu ni upendo = God is love Upendo wa Mungu yadumu milele = Godrsquos love endures forever
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 Erika Linsdell ext 101 Parish Administrative Assistant ErikaLinsdelldororg
Gary Vrabel ext 111 Music Ministry HolySpearRatsgmailcom Bookkeeping TBA Business Assistant TBA
Last weekend teens and chaperones from our parish experienced an incredible weekend at the National Catho-lic Youth Conference NCYC truly draws young people closer to God and in relationship to Jesus Christ Each day included its own theme and challenged us to be ldquoCalled to Morerdquo Each keynote speaker offered incredible insights on how each of us is called in our own special way to fulfill Christrsquos mission here on earth Here are a few words of wisdom that any one of us can be inspired by and that call all of us to MORE
ldquoOur Catholic faith doesnrsquot just tell us who God is It tells us who we arerdquo -Chris Stefanick
ldquoThe only thing that God who gave you everything wants from you IS EVERYTHINGrdquo - Chris Stefanick
ldquoYou are kind of a big dealrdquo - Chris Stefanick
ldquoWhat gets in the way of you hearing Godrsquos voicerdquo ldquoYou have been chosen by greatness for greatness You are a child of Godrdquo - Sr Miriam James
ldquoLove wills the good of the otherrdquo Sr Miriam James
ldquoThe closer that God comes to us the more beautiful and luminous we becomerdquo Sr Miriam James
Items from the former IC School We have a number of ICS yearbooks for sale at $500 each Call 607-227-6782 to purchase yours today The ONLY years we have are 1978 1979 1981 1983 1984 1985 1987 to 1994 1996 1998 2004 2005 2008 to 2017 Need a desk bookcase file cabinet or chair All items are left from the school and the price will not break your budget Call 607-227-6782 to see them today Share the Warmth Coats Thermals Boots
amp Volunteers Needed Help keep folks warm this winter Please consider donating new or gently used coats snow pants thermal underwear boots hats gloves scarves and blankets to the annual Share the Warmth collec-tion drive From now until December 12 the ldquored boxrdquo bins will be found at many locations around Tompkins County including Island Health amp Fitness Ithaca College Campus Center Kendal at Ithaca PampC Fresh Wegmans the YMCA and locations around the Cor-nell campus Larger-sized clothing (2X amp up) and large sized boots (13 amp up) are especially needed Items collected will be distributed free of charge at Catholic Charities MondayndashFriday during the weeks of Dec 4-15 from 9am to 4pm To volunteer with this effort contact Michaela at 607-272-5062 ext 17 or MichaelaCortrightdororg
Star of Bethlehem The ldquoStar of Bethlehemrdquo movie will be shown at the Kopernik Observatory amp Science Center 698 Under-wood Rd Vestal NY on Friday Dec 1 and Dec 8 This
fascinating documentary unlocks the mystery of the Star of Bethle-hem by relating scientific knowledge about astronomy and histori-cal clues from the bible Doors open at 630pm and the movie be-gins at 7pm Admission $5 adults $3 seniorsstudents $16 family max includes telescope viewing after movie (if clear) Visit wwwkopernikorg or call 607-748-3685 for more information
You are invited to The Wild amp Scenic Film FestivalmdashSunday De-cember 3 2017 at Cinemopolis 120 E Green St Ithaca NY from 2-5pm It will INSPIRE and MOTIVATE you to go out and make a difference in your community and the world Yoursquoll experience the adrenaline of the wildest rivers climbing the highest peaks and trekking across the globe with adventure films from around the world Yoursquoll explore the issues and movements with leading en-vironmental activists and professionals filmmakers and celebrities And yoursquoll celebrate the natural and human world in all its diversi-ty Please come enjoy and help us on our mission as inspired by Saint Francis Pope Francis and the Sisters of Mercy All proceeds from the festival will benefit students of Notre Dame who plan to make an expedition through EarthWatch-A Citizen Science Insti-tute next year
Catholic Schools Opportunity Diocese of Syracuse St Maryrsquos School (Pre-K through 6th) Cortland NY and Seton Catholic Central (Grades 7-12) Binghampton NY are exploring a pathway to enable students in the Ithaca area to receive a Catholic Education We are planning to transport students from Ithaca to Cortland for elementary school and then onto Seton for JuniorSenior High School Families interested in exploring this possibility please contact the Catholic Schools of Broome County Office of Admis-sions at 607-231-4149 A list of interested families is being com-piled and an informational meeting will be scheduled based on inter-est Information on the availability of tuition assistance will also be provided wwwbroomecatholicschoolsorgwwwsmscortlandorg Join the many families who value a Catholic based education
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 SUNDAYmdashDECEMBER 3 2017 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SECOND COLLECTIONmdashBUILDING MAINTENANCE
The Week Ahead Date Mass Intentions
Sunday 11-26
830AMmdashFor Parishioners 1030AMmdashLouis Tangorra from Donna Tangorra
Monday 11-27
1210PMmdashFor the intentions of the Pastor from Bob amp Sue Proseus
Tuesday 11-28
700AMmdashMaurice amp Constance Bonanni from Sam Bonanni
Wednesday 11-29
700AMmdashMary Ann McGraw Burns from Elizabeth Burns
Thursday 11-30
1210PMmdashElens B Miller Jr from Cynthia amp Sarah Miller
Friday 12-1
700AMmdashRuth Kirby from the Kirby Family
Saturday 12-2
430PMmdashJohn Rudan from Dinah Collins
Sunday 12-3
830AMmdashElvera Paolangdli from Roger Paolangeli 1030AMmdashFor Parishioners
Congratulaions To our Parishioner
Sarah Miller on the occasion of her
100th Birthday May she continue to enjoy all Godrsquos Blessings
Christmas Flowers amp Decorations If you wish to contribute ($10) toward the purchase of Christmas Flowers amp Decorations in memory of a
loved one please contact the Parish Office 273-6121 or fill out and return the special marked blue envelope now available in the rear of church These do not automatically renew so you must contact the office if you wish to have your intention included Deadline December 17 2017
Our Offering to the Lord November 19 2017
Collection 2017 $8593 Attendance 483
Weekly Mass Intentions The 2018 weekly Mass Intentions are now available to all Parish-ioners $10 donation Please contact the Parish Center for sched-uling and availability at 607-273-6121
Sanctuary Lamp The 2018 Sanctuary Lamp Intentions are now available The In-tentions run on a weekly basis from Sunday through Saturday Donation is $20 Please contact Erika at the Parish Center for scheduling and availability at 607-273-6121
MONDAY NOVEMBER 27
1030AmdashCAYUGA RIDGE MASS
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28
100Pmdash FOOD PANTRY
530PmdashADULT CHOIR-CH
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 29
300PmdashPIETRA FITNESS-PH
5-7PmdashCONTEMP GRP-CH
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30
400PmdashLIGHT WEIGH-PC
700PmdashLITURGY COMM-PC
FRIDAY DECEMBER 1
730-1100AmdashEXPOBENEDICTION
SATURDAY DECEMBER 2
1000Amdash1ST PENANCE PREP-PH
1100AmdashADVENT PENANCE SERV-CH
300PmdashHOLY HOUR W EXPOSITION-CH
A Sincere Thank You to the family of Jaroslav Vanek for remembering
Immaculate Conception Church in the obituary of their loved one
CMA 2017-2018 CMA has gotten underway Our grati-tude to everyone who has already made their pledge and contributed Here is
our current standing (Please make checks payable to Catholic Ministries Appeal)
Goal $60246
Current status 128 Families 4350 $24248
A Note from the Service Committee The Christmas season is fast approaching and the Immaculate Conception Giving Tree is now up Tags contain suggestions for toys that will be distributed to children all over Tompkins County through the ldquoCops Kids and Toysrdquo organization We also contin-ue our tradition of collecting baby items for BirthRight
Please plan to stop by after Mass and pick up a gift tag Un-wrapped gifts (with the gift tag taped to the outside of the gift) should be returned to the church by Sunday December 3rd
A NOTICE REGARDING THE CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Since Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year here is a list of the scheduled Masses
December 23-24 4th Sunday of Advent Saturday 430pm Sunday 830am (ONLY) December 24 Christmas Eve Sunday 400pm (w Pageant) Sunday 1000pm (choral concert at 930pm) December 25 Christmas Day Monday 1030am
Page 3 NEXT SUNDAYmdashDECEMBER 3 2017 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SECOND COLLECTIONmdashBUILDING MAINTENANCE
Our Sanctuary Lamp will Burn this week in Memory of
Robert Rasmussen From Tom amp Ann Herson
Learn Swahili with Fr Chumo Tumsifu Yesu Kristu = Praised be Jesus Christ Milele na milele = now and forever Mungu ni upendo = God is love Upendo wa Mungu yadumu milele = Godrsquos love endures forever
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 Erika Linsdell ext 101 Parish Administrative Assistant ErikaLinsdelldororg
Gary Vrabel ext 111 Music Ministry HolySpearRatsgmailcom Bookkeeping TBA Business Assistant TBA
Last weekend teens and chaperones from our parish experienced an incredible weekend at the National Catho-lic Youth Conference NCYC truly draws young people closer to God and in relationship to Jesus Christ Each day included its own theme and challenged us to be ldquoCalled to Morerdquo Each keynote speaker offered incredible insights on how each of us is called in our own special way to fulfill Christrsquos mission here on earth Here are a few words of wisdom that any one of us can be inspired by and that call all of us to MORE
ldquoOur Catholic faith doesnrsquot just tell us who God is It tells us who we arerdquo -Chris Stefanick
ldquoThe only thing that God who gave you everything wants from you IS EVERYTHINGrdquo - Chris Stefanick
ldquoYou are kind of a big dealrdquo - Chris Stefanick
ldquoWhat gets in the way of you hearing Godrsquos voicerdquo ldquoYou have been chosen by greatness for greatness You are a child of Godrdquo - Sr Miriam James
ldquoLove wills the good of the otherrdquo Sr Miriam James
ldquoThe closer that God comes to us the more beautiful and luminous we becomerdquo Sr Miriam James
Items from the former IC School We have a number of ICS yearbooks for sale at $500 each Call 607-227-6782 to purchase yours today The ONLY years we have are 1978 1979 1981 1983 1984 1985 1987 to 1994 1996 1998 2004 2005 2008 to 2017 Need a desk bookcase file cabinet or chair All items are left from the school and the price will not break your budget Call 607-227-6782 to see them today Share the Warmth Coats Thermals Boots
amp Volunteers Needed Help keep folks warm this winter Please consider donating new or gently used coats snow pants thermal underwear boots hats gloves scarves and blankets to the annual Share the Warmth collec-tion drive From now until December 12 the ldquored boxrdquo bins will be found at many locations around Tompkins County including Island Health amp Fitness Ithaca College Campus Center Kendal at Ithaca PampC Fresh Wegmans the YMCA and locations around the Cor-nell campus Larger-sized clothing (2X amp up) and large sized boots (13 amp up) are especially needed Items collected will be distributed free of charge at Catholic Charities MondayndashFriday during the weeks of Dec 4-15 from 9am to 4pm To volunteer with this effort contact Michaela at 607-272-5062 ext 17 or MichaelaCortrightdororg
Star of Bethlehem The ldquoStar of Bethlehemrdquo movie will be shown at the Kopernik Observatory amp Science Center 698 Under-wood Rd Vestal NY on Friday Dec 1 and Dec 8 This
fascinating documentary unlocks the mystery of the Star of Bethle-hem by relating scientific knowledge about astronomy and histori-cal clues from the bible Doors open at 630pm and the movie be-gins at 7pm Admission $5 adults $3 seniorsstudents $16 family max includes telescope viewing after movie (if clear) Visit wwwkopernikorg or call 607-748-3685 for more information
You are invited to The Wild amp Scenic Film FestivalmdashSunday De-cember 3 2017 at Cinemopolis 120 E Green St Ithaca NY from 2-5pm It will INSPIRE and MOTIVATE you to go out and make a difference in your community and the world Yoursquoll experience the adrenaline of the wildest rivers climbing the highest peaks and trekking across the globe with adventure films from around the world Yoursquoll explore the issues and movements with leading en-vironmental activists and professionals filmmakers and celebrities And yoursquoll celebrate the natural and human world in all its diversi-ty Please come enjoy and help us on our mission as inspired by Saint Francis Pope Francis and the Sisters of Mercy All proceeds from the festival will benefit students of Notre Dame who plan to make an expedition through EarthWatch-A Citizen Science Insti-tute next year
Catholic Schools Opportunity Diocese of Syracuse St Maryrsquos School (Pre-K through 6th) Cortland NY and Seton Catholic Central (Grades 7-12) Binghampton NY are exploring a pathway to enable students in the Ithaca area to receive a Catholic Education We are planning to transport students from Ithaca to Cortland for elementary school and then onto Seton for JuniorSenior High School Families interested in exploring this possibility please contact the Catholic Schools of Broome County Office of Admis-sions at 607-231-4149 A list of interested families is being com-piled and an informational meeting will be scheduled based on inter-est Information on the availability of tuition assistance will also be provided wwwbroomecatholicschoolsorgwwwsmscortlandorg Join the many families who value a Catholic based education
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 3 NEXT SUNDAYmdashDECEMBER 3 2017 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SECOND COLLECTIONmdashBUILDING MAINTENANCE
Our Sanctuary Lamp will Burn this week in Memory of
Robert Rasmussen From Tom amp Ann Herson
Learn Swahili with Fr Chumo Tumsifu Yesu Kristu = Praised be Jesus Christ Milele na milele = now and forever Mungu ni upendo = God is love Upendo wa Mungu yadumu milele = Godrsquos love endures forever
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 Erika Linsdell ext 101 Parish Administrative Assistant ErikaLinsdelldororg
Gary Vrabel ext 111 Music Ministry HolySpearRatsgmailcom Bookkeeping TBA Business Assistant TBA
Last weekend teens and chaperones from our parish experienced an incredible weekend at the National Catho-lic Youth Conference NCYC truly draws young people closer to God and in relationship to Jesus Christ Each day included its own theme and challenged us to be ldquoCalled to Morerdquo Each keynote speaker offered incredible insights on how each of us is called in our own special way to fulfill Christrsquos mission here on earth Here are a few words of wisdom that any one of us can be inspired by and that call all of us to MORE
ldquoOur Catholic faith doesnrsquot just tell us who God is It tells us who we arerdquo -Chris Stefanick
ldquoThe only thing that God who gave you everything wants from you IS EVERYTHINGrdquo - Chris Stefanick
ldquoYou are kind of a big dealrdquo - Chris Stefanick
ldquoWhat gets in the way of you hearing Godrsquos voicerdquo ldquoYou have been chosen by greatness for greatness You are a child of Godrdquo - Sr Miriam James
ldquoLove wills the good of the otherrdquo Sr Miriam James
ldquoThe closer that God comes to us the more beautiful and luminous we becomerdquo Sr Miriam James
Items from the former IC School We have a number of ICS yearbooks for sale at $500 each Call 607-227-6782 to purchase yours today The ONLY years we have are 1978 1979 1981 1983 1984 1985 1987 to 1994 1996 1998 2004 2005 2008 to 2017 Need a desk bookcase file cabinet or chair All items are left from the school and the price will not break your budget Call 607-227-6782 to see them today Share the Warmth Coats Thermals Boots
amp Volunteers Needed Help keep folks warm this winter Please consider donating new or gently used coats snow pants thermal underwear boots hats gloves scarves and blankets to the annual Share the Warmth collec-tion drive From now until December 12 the ldquored boxrdquo bins will be found at many locations around Tompkins County including Island Health amp Fitness Ithaca College Campus Center Kendal at Ithaca PampC Fresh Wegmans the YMCA and locations around the Cor-nell campus Larger-sized clothing (2X amp up) and large sized boots (13 amp up) are especially needed Items collected will be distributed free of charge at Catholic Charities MondayndashFriday during the weeks of Dec 4-15 from 9am to 4pm To volunteer with this effort contact Michaela at 607-272-5062 ext 17 or MichaelaCortrightdororg
Star of Bethlehem The ldquoStar of Bethlehemrdquo movie will be shown at the Kopernik Observatory amp Science Center 698 Under-wood Rd Vestal NY on Friday Dec 1 and Dec 8 This
fascinating documentary unlocks the mystery of the Star of Bethle-hem by relating scientific knowledge about astronomy and histori-cal clues from the bible Doors open at 630pm and the movie be-gins at 7pm Admission $5 adults $3 seniorsstudents $16 family max includes telescope viewing after movie (if clear) Visit wwwkopernikorg or call 607-748-3685 for more information
You are invited to The Wild amp Scenic Film FestivalmdashSunday De-cember 3 2017 at Cinemopolis 120 E Green St Ithaca NY from 2-5pm It will INSPIRE and MOTIVATE you to go out and make a difference in your community and the world Yoursquoll experience the adrenaline of the wildest rivers climbing the highest peaks and trekking across the globe with adventure films from around the world Yoursquoll explore the issues and movements with leading en-vironmental activists and professionals filmmakers and celebrities And yoursquoll celebrate the natural and human world in all its diversi-ty Please come enjoy and help us on our mission as inspired by Saint Francis Pope Francis and the Sisters of Mercy All proceeds from the festival will benefit students of Notre Dame who plan to make an expedition through EarthWatch-A Citizen Science Insti-tute next year
Catholic Schools Opportunity Diocese of Syracuse St Maryrsquos School (Pre-K through 6th) Cortland NY and Seton Catholic Central (Grades 7-12) Binghampton NY are exploring a pathway to enable students in the Ithaca area to receive a Catholic Education We are planning to transport students from Ithaca to Cortland for elementary school and then onto Seton for JuniorSenior High School Families interested in exploring this possibility please contact the Catholic Schools of Broome County Office of Admis-sions at 607-231-4149 A list of interested families is being com-piled and an informational meeting will be scheduled based on inter-est Information on the availability of tuition assistance will also be provided wwwbroomecatholicschoolsorgwwwsmscortlandorg Join the many families who value a Catholic based education
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Upholstery Cleaning
Free Estimates Fully Insured
(607) 277-4151
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Licensed Master Plumber
MIKE OLSEFSKIrsquoS AUTO ACCESSORIES
607-272-8485 wwwmoaatrailerscom
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Terry Ferrara Owner 1346 Elmira Rd Newfield NY 14867 bull 5 miles south of Ithaca
wwwstellasbarncom
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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
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Home and Auto
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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
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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
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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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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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