Document 6563750

October 12, 2014
Dear Parishioners & Friends,
We are still in the midst of our "Increased Offertory
Campaign" which will be concluding next week and we
do ask for your patience as well as your prayerful
support in order to help us to balance the books of the
Parish.
We will include in next week's Bulletin a Financial
Report for the year that ended on August 31st so you
may see how much and how the money was allocated
and used. You will see also that there is a deficit budget
for this year that is based on the income as projected
before our Increased Offertory Drive. We hope the
Drive itself will enable us to balance our projected
budget for the year coming. Please be sure of our
prayers in all that we do together.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
NEXT SUNDAY SECOND COLLECTION
Next weekend our parish will celebrate World
Mission Sunday. This year we are invited to reach out
and help build the Church in Mongolia, the world's
youngest Catholic Church, as well as local church
throughout the Missions. in the most remote areas
across our world. Through the work of these church,
and their witness to Christ, the poor receive practical
help and experience God's love and mercy. His. hope
and peace. Please keep the Mission in your daily
prayers. Please come prepared next weekend to give
generously in the collection for the Society for the
propagation of the Faith.
Please be generous in next week's second
collection.
COLUMBUS DAY
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
Office closed for ordinary business. Mass is at 8:30 a.m.
In an emergency please call 786-2742.
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Assistant Catechists Needed: We have two classes on
Thursday afternoons [4:45-6:15pm] that are a little larger than
I would like, each with an enrollment of 17 children.
Therefore I need assistant catechists willing to work with 2nd
and 4th graders. The responsibilities of an assistant catechist
are to come to every class and assist the catechist in
implementing the lesson, i.e: handing out materials, helping
students who are having difficulty, gently assisting with
discipline and classroom management. The lead catechist will
plan and teach the lessons though the assistant may be called
upon to sub for the lead catechist in case of the rare absence.
Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time
We also commend to your prayers Rev. Benedict
Groeschel, who was a spiritual writer and T.V.
commentator for ETWN. He suffered a stroke and died
and has returned to be with his God where he served so
many years here.
Please remember us in your prayers as we remember
you in ours.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Monsignor William J. Foley
Religious Education Fundraisers: We are very grateful for
the support the parishioners have given in the past and ask that
you continue your generous participation.
Calendar Raffles will also be available at The Religious
Education Office and the Rectory Office starting October
7. We will begin offering them after the Sunday Masses after
Thanksgiving. The Mickman Christmas Wreath and Greenery
sales will start on October 7 and October 9.
MASS ATTENDANCE CARDS
A Reminder for Parents of First Communion and
Confirmation Candidates: Please remember to use your
Mass attendance cards weekly. When attending Mass at
Immaculate Conception, you may turn in a card to the priest or
deacon after Mass. Do not turn it into an usher or place it in
the collection basket. Make sure your child’s name and grade
are on it. When attending Mass elsewhere, you may ask the
priest or deacon to sign their parish bulletin and then add your
child’s name and grade before turning it in at your child’s next
class.
PASTORAL
VISITATION
If you know someone in a hospital, nursing home or
hospice who would like a pastoral visit; or if you hear of a
person who is not able to get to church, please encourage them
to let us know so that a pastoral visit and the sacraments of the
church can be made available.
The flowers this week are
In Loving Memory of
Virginia Schindele
donated
by The Family
Immaculate Conception Church
PARISH PAY
We are embarking on a new and interesting way to
incorporate technology into our parish. Along with other
parishes we are using Parish pay, a company who helps us
with parishioners' request to use checking accounts, savings or
their credit cards to give to the offertory. Now you can stop
worrying about not having for the collection. You can now
give whatever your budget allots. You will be able to budget
what you give to the parish and the parish will be able to
accurately budget for the year. There are ways to enroll
Parish Pay you can visit their website at www.ParishPay.com
call PARISHPAY 1-866-727-4741. or visit the rectory to get
an enrollment form. Anyone can use this system, only you
authorize the amount you wish to give and only you can make
modifications on your giving.
MEN’S CLUB ANNUAL FALL
ROAST BEEF DINNER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
The Men's Club Annual Fall Roast Beef Dinner will be held
on Saturday, October 25th in the school hall after the 5:30
p.m. Mass. We will be serving our expertly prepared Roast
Beef, covered with our "world" famous gravy and delicious
oven roasted potatoes, green beans, salad and dessert.
Cost: Adults - $15. Seniors & Children over 12 - $12
Children
6 - 12 $6
Please call for reservations,
especially if you are having a large group. This way, we can
reserve a table for you. Call Tom Robinson 786-3005
PLEASE BRING A FOOD ITEM TO THE DINNER
FOR OUR PARISH FOOD PANTRY
MEN'S CLUB MEETING
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH
Men's Club Meeting will be held on Friday, October 17th at
8:30 p.m. in Fr. Keenan Hall. Roast Beef Dinner will be the main
topic of discussion. There is much to be done. All men of the parish
are invited to attend. As always, bring a friend.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH COLUMBUS DAY
No Activities
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH
Religious Ed
4:45 p.m.
School
Religious Ed
7:00 p.m.
School
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
Scouts/Wolves
6:30 pm
School
Troop 61 Scouts
7:00 p.m.
Auditorium
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH
Religious Ed
4:45p.m.
School
Choir Practice
7:00 p.m.
Church
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH
Cadette Troop
6:30 p.m.
Aud.
Boy Scouts Weeblos
7:00 p.m.
Classroom
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REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
All those who are ill at home, in the hospital and in nursing
homes, especially: Billy Keenan, Ed Onderdonk, Frank
Moscatiello, Kathleen Javenes, Marguerite Cristantello,
Michael J. Sheehan.
Our recently deceased:
We will announce at the Mass on Sunday for a period of
one month the intentions of those who are sick and then we
will print them for one month. After that we ask that you
will please contact us to make sure that they are placed on
the list again for another cycle. It is the only way we know
if someone has recovered. We thank you for your
understanding and cooperation.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
8:30 Hans Bandli
(req. by Madelaine & Joseph Cavegn)
5:30 Yannick Lastennet (req. by family)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
7:30 For the People of the Parish
9:30 Virginia Schindele (req. by family)
11:30 Louise Antonini (req. by family)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH HOLIDAY
8:30 The Conklin Family
(req. by Shirley & Greg Hladik)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH
8:30 Loretta & Martin Foley (req. by family)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
7:30 Special Intention for Brendan
8:30 The DiGasbarro Family (req. by family)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH
8:30 Bridget Ruddy (req. by The Hayes Family)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH
7:30 Mary Kostrobul (req. by The Goggin Family)
8:30 Aurora Adaime (req. by The Capul Family
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH
8:30 Barbara & Matt Keenan (req. by family)
5:30 p.m. Vigil Vincent & Marie Ivancich
(req. by family)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH
7:30 For the People of the Parish
9:30 Joseph Brophy (req. by Patty & Tim O'Neill)
11:30 Joseph Ulahannan
(req. by Immaculate Conception Parish - Fr. Reji's Dad)
CELEBRANTS FOR MASSES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
October 25th/October 26th
5:30 p.m. Vigil Msgr. Foley
7:30 a.m. Fr. James
9:30 a.m. Fr. James
11:30 a.m. Msgr. Foley
I shall live in the house of the lord all the days of my life.
NOVEMBER 1ST & NOVEMBER 2ND
Two dates that are usually marked in our minds All Saints Day
and All Souls Day. This year because it happens to fall on a
weekend there might be some confusion All Saints day falls
on a Saturday, and for that reason it is not a holy day of
obligation. There will be the normal Saturday Mass at 8:30
a.m. You may drop the envelopes into the collection the
previous Sunday or Sunday November 2nd for All Saints Day.
Also for All Souls Day there is only one collection; the
collection for that Sunday obligation; but also in the next few
week's you may return your All Souls Envelopes for the
Masses which we will begin to be celebrated that day for 9
days - a novena of prayer. We call to mind this beautiful
tradition of remembering those who have died that they may
be at peace with God and encourage you remember your loved
ones and following the 9 day Novena.
2015 MASS BOOK OPENS OCTOBER 22ND
FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH
The 2014 Mass Book will open on Wednesday, October
22nd (for three months only) The office will be taking mass
intentions from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The weekday mass
offering is $15.00 and Saturday evening and Sunday Masses
are $20.00 We would appreciate if you could bring exact
change, it would be most helpful.
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MIDNIGHT RUN
Thank you to Kevin Lynch, proprietor of
Lynch's
Restaurant in Stony Point for all they did for our last run.
Also many thanks to Marianne Ward, and Norma and Joe
Rodriguez for their help sorting, packing and making sack
lunches.
The next run is scheduled for Saturday night, November
29th. Please watch the bulletin for more information about the
run and preparation. These are excellent opportunities to earn
service hours while participating in a very worthwhile
program. For and information about the run or to volunteer in
anyway, please contact either Deacon John or Jessica
Sadowski 786 5759.
FOOD PANTRY NEWS
Since we moved our distribution of food from the Rectory
to the Food Pantry we have been overwhelmed for the request
for food. on Friday, September 26th. we gave out food to 43
families. We had 27 families come in a span of 1/2 hour
alone.
We are in dire need of donations. If you are able to supply
us with grocery certificates or cash donations they either may
be brought to the Rectory or placed in the collection in an
envelope labeled Karen Perno - Food Pantry.
We are in need of volunteers on Friday's from 2:30 - 5:00
p.m. There is heavy lifting involved. If you are able to help
please call the Rectory and leave and leave a message for me.
May God bless you for your continued support without it
we would not be able to accomplish all that we do.
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ANOINTING MASS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH 8:30 A.M.
A beautiful public witness to our faith and belief in the
healing power of Christ is the "Sacrament of the Sick"
commonly called "Anointing" which will be scheduled for
Friday, October 17th at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. If you are
seriously sick because of age, psychiatric problems, physical
illness that is life threatening, we encourage you to receive the
sacrament of the sick.
NEWS OF INTEREST
The Maryknoll Sisters welcome you to come and enjoy our
Christmas Around the World international Bazaar to be
held at our Center at 100 Ryder Road. Ossining, New
York, on Saturday, October 25th from 10 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. For further information call 866-662-9900.
The Catholic Widow & Widowers Club of Rockland
County - will be meeting on October 19th at 6:30 p.m. at
St. Augustine's Church (downstairs). Dessert and coffee
will be served. Guests are welcome. For information call
Dotty at 323-1729.
Albertus Magnus High School - will host an Open house on
Sunday October 26th at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. 11:45 a.m.
Presentation followed by tours. For more information call
623-8842.
St. Joseph's Regional High School - will host an Open house
on Wednesday, November 5th from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00
p.m. to gain more information call (2010 391-3300.
Knights of Columbus - Council #581 Invites you to a
Knights of Columbus Award Dinner Dance, on Sunday,
October 19th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Buffet, Dessert,
Coffee, open Bar $30.00 per person.
The Hudson Lyric Opera presents Giacomo Puccin's la
Boheme. performances will be Saturday's October 18th,
25th and November 1st at 7;30 p.m. and Sundays October
19th, 26 and November 2nd at 3:00 p.m. at Trinity united
Methodist Church 47 East Main Street. Our cantor,
Arelene Linke will be singing the role of Musetta on
October 26th. Tickets are $20 for Adults and $15 for
Students/Seniors. For information call (845) 709-2273.
St. Francis of Assisi Church in West Nyack will host a
Bereavement training program to receive a foundation in
the basics of Bereavement Ministry on Saturday October
18th . (Begins with 9:00 a.m. Mass followed by the
training from 10;00 - 3;00) To register please contact me
at (646) 794-3187.
YOUR SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Sunday October 5, 2014 was:
$ 8,009
Sunday October 4, 2013 was:
$ 7,687
Immaculate Conception Church
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