Staff Connection... Parish Mission Statement George Green Parish Center 113 North Geneva Street Ithaca, NY 14850 *** 607/273-6121 The first reading this Sunday is telling us that God will prepare a banquet for us. Who would want to miss out at God’s banquet? Not me! In ancient times only royalties could afford to give banquets . They organized them and invited people to them for political reasons; often to make alliances, or to strengthen friendly ties. Banquets held to celebrate victories were especially elaborate. God, according to the prophet, is like a great king. He wants to celebrate a great victory, and for this he is preparing a great feast. The images with which Gods banquet is described strikes the minds of the people who are accustomed to eat only once a day. It will be a banquet of rich food, of fine wines, and plenty of meat. Who makes the list of the invited guests? This is unusual! All peoples of the earth. Enemies and those who hated each other will sit at the same table. But what enemy has been defeated? Death has been defeated forever and the Lord will wipe away every tears from every cheek. What kind of death has been defeated? Not physical death of course. All must die. What is spoken of here is anything that makes life not worth living: a meaningless life, failure, pain, sorrow hunger, dis- ease, marginalization, pain sorrow etc, whatever is non life giving will be eliminated. The Prophet Isaiah is clearly speaking of messianic times. At the coming of the Messiah every hope- less situation will be transformed. There will be great joy and happiness for all. It will be a time for feasting in the banquet of eternal kingdom. We are living in the post messianic times. Christ came to bring the Father’s love to the world. Easter was the moment of victory and triumph over death and sin. Sadness and sorrow do not make sense any more. Death has been destroyed forever. We have nothing left to fear. The parable is an invitation to reflect on the continuous invitation into the deeper appreciation of the Eucharist. There is no other banquet greater than the Eucharistic table of the Lord. Mass is a celebra- tion of a the greatest event that made us the children of God. The sacrificial death of our Lord has opened for us eternal life. The Eucharist challenges us to open our hearts to the poor, those who have been rejected by all. We should ask ourselves if the banquet has already begun why decline the invi- tation? Why the hatred, violence, wars, broken families, empty pews in the Church? The list is end- less. For sure the banquet is here, but there is much to be done by you and me. Bring your friend to the Feast of the Lamb! Asante sana. Mungu wetu wabarki! Fr.Chumo Sacraments Baptism: A preparaon session is required before the bapsm of your child. Please call 273-6121 prior to your due date for an appointment. Reconciliation: Saturday 2:30P—4PM Marriage: Please call 273-6121 at least 6 months in advance of your ancipated 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. Immaculate Conception Church October 15 , 2017 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church celebrates the Eucharist and proclaims the gospel—in 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 Christ’s love and mercy and the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass Schedule Monday & Thursday—12:10PM Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday—7AM Vigil Mass Saturday—4:30PM Sunday—8:30 & 10:30AM
Transcript
Staff Connection
Parish Mission Statement
George Green Parish Center 113 North Geneva Street
Ithaca NY 14850 607273-6121
The first reading this Sunday is telling us that God will prepare a banquet for us Who would want to miss out at Godrsquos banquet Not me In ancient times only royalties could afford to give banquets They organized them and invited people to them for political reasons often to make alliances or to strengthen friendly ties Banquets held to celebrate victories were especially elaborate God according to the prophet is like a great king He wants to celebrate a great victory and for this he is preparing a great feast The images with which Gods banquet is described strikes the minds of the people who are accustomed to eat only once a day It will be a banquet of rich food of fine wines and plenty of meat Who makes the list of the invited guests This is unusual All peoples of the earth Enemies and those who hated each other will sit at the same table But what enemy has been defeated Death has been defeated forever and the Lord will wipe away every tears from every cheek What kind of death has been defeated Not physical death of course All must die What is spoken of here is anything that makes life not worth living a meaningless life failure pain sorrow hunger dis-ease marginalization pain sorrow etc whatever is non life giving will be eliminated The Prophet Isaiah is clearly speaking of messianic times At the coming of the Messiah every hope-less situation will be transformed There will be great joy and happiness for all It will be a time for feasting in the banquet of eternal kingdom We are living in the post messianic times Christ came to bring the Fatherrsquos love to the world Easter was the moment of victory and triumph over death and sin Sadness and sorrow do not make sense any more Death has been destroyed forever We have nothing left to fear The parable is an invitation to reflect on the continuous invitation into the deeper appreciation of the Eucharist There is no other banquet greater than the Eucharistic table of the Lord Mass is a celebra-tion of a the greatest event that made us the children of God The sacrificial death of our Lord has opened for us eternal life The Eucharist challenges us to open our hearts to the poor those who have been rejected by all We should ask ourselves if the banquet has already begun why decline the invi-tation Why the hatred violence wars broken families empty pews in the Church The list is end-less For sure the banquet is here but there is much to be done by you and me Bring your friend to the Feast of the Lamb Asante sana Mungu wetu wabarki FrChumo
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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October 15 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 SUNDAYmdashOCTOBER 22 2017 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SECOND COLLECTIONmdashMISSION SUNDAY
The Week Ahead Date Mass Intentions
Sunday 10-15
830AMmdashFor Parishioners 1030AMmdashJoseph M Zichetella from Joe amp Mary Zichetella
Monday 10-16
1210PMmdashMichael Ariano (Living) from The Allen Family
Tuesday 10-17
700AMmdashRobert E Deeley amp DM of Bell Deeley Amato amp Scaglione Family from Tom amp Sandra Scaglione
Wednesday 10-18
700AMmdashPatricia Jean Massicci amp MaryAnn Fitzpatrick
Thursday 10-19
1210PMmdashJoAnn Krolac from the Conners Family
Friday 10-20
700AMmdashMaryAnn Fitzpatrick from The Mercy Associates
Saturday 10-21
430PMmdashDomenico Ciotti from Barbara Tiddick
Sunday 10-22
830AMmdashAnn amp Larry Jordan from Their Children 1030AMmdashFor Parishioners
Cemetery Winter Clean-up All flower pots must be removed from Calvary Cemetery by Friday November 10th After November 13th we will find it necessary to clear away anything that is still on the grounds Thank you
Our Sanctuary Lamp will Burn this week in Honor of
David amp Marie Corina 65th Wedding Anniversary
From The Corina Family
Our Offering to the Lord October 8 2017
Collection 2017 $7003 Attendance 493
SUNDAY OCTOBER 15
1145AmdashLECTOR TRAINING-CH
1145AmdashHS YTH GRP-YR
230PmdashMS YTH GRP-YR
MONDAY OCTOBER 16
1110AmdashROSARY-CH
330PmdashFINANCE COUNCIL-PC
TUESDAY OCTOBER 17
100Pmdash FOOD PANTRY
530PmdashADULT CHOIR-CH
630PmdashEVANGELIZATION-PC
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18
1030AmdashSCC-PC
300PmdashPIETRA FITNESS-PH
500PmdashCONTEMP GRP-CH
700PmdashKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-PH
THURSDAY OCTOBER 19
1140AmdashROSARY-CH
400PmdashLIGHT WEIGH-PC
400PmdashMCGRAW HOUSE SERVICE
700PmdashCATHOLIC CHARITIES FORUM-PH
Box of Joy kick off weekend is Oct 2122 For the second year we are partnering with Cross Catholic Outreach to send Boxes of Joy to children in impoverished countries in time for Christmas The response was so over-whelming last year (with 77 shoe boxes from families and over 1000 water bottles from parishioners sent) that we invite the entire parish to participate in packing a Box of Joy Emp-ty boxes will be available at the North Street Church entrance during the weekend of Oct 2122 for you to pick-up and take home to pack Instructions and envelope for the $9 shipping fee will be included in the box On the weekend of Nov 45 return your filled box to the same location and Fr Chumo will bless them before they ship to Cross Catholic Outreach in Florida Our goal this year will be to bless 125 children at Christmas-will you help us Thank you in advance
Will you join the ldquoChristLife Discovering Christrdquo implementation team
The ChristLife Discovering Christ series is coming to Immaculate Con-ception Church this Lent See the bulletin insert for details about the pro-gram We are seeking volunteers to help with the implementation team Can you create a welcoming atmosphere where people feel comfortable Do you have the ability to draw out quiet people Are you a good listen-er accepting of others and trusted to keep anotherrsquos confidence Do you like to plan events prepare or serve meals se-up or clean up after events Do you have marketing skills or a passion for evangelization Do you have computer skills or a prayerful spirit If so then we have a place for you on the implementation team Please come to the ChristLife Informa-tional Night on Saturday October 28th at 530pm in Carges Hall to see where God needs you If you have a prior commitment but want to be a part of the team please contact Rich at the Parish Office (607-273-6121) The team needs many generous hearts and hands Thank you
SENIORS THANKSGIVING DINNER Once again the teens involved with Immaculate Conceptionrsquos Youth Ministry Program are happy to host our annual Thanks-giving Dinner for the Senior Citizens of the parish The dinner
will be held on Sunday November 5th at 300pm in Carges Hall A reservation in necessary and must be made no later than Monday October 30th so please call the Parish center at 607-273-6121 as soon as possible to make your reservation Once we reach our capacity num-ber of 120 we CANNOT accept any more reservations
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 57 Families 1789 $9766
Page 3 NEXT SUNDAYmdashOCTOBER 22 2017 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SECOND COLLECTIONmdashMISSION SUNDAY
Learn Swahili with Fr Chumo Nyota = Star Jua = Sun Mwezi = Moon Mawingu = Clouds Mawingu yametanda = itrsquos cloudy
Ni jua = itrsquos sunny
Mass of Remembrance With All Soulsrsquo Day approaching we will have a special Mass of Remembrance for those who have died this past year It will be celebrated on Thurs-day November 2nd at 700PM in the church You are invited to join in this beautiful celebration Following this Mass there will be a reception in the Parish Hall
Gary Vrabel ext 111 Music Ministry HolySpearRatsgmailcom Bookkeeping TBA Business Assistant TBA
Celebrate Mary with the Rosary During the month of October Immaculate Conception will be praying the Rosary weekly on Monday and Thursday at 1140am If you are willing to lead a ser-vice please sign up by the Mary Shrine in the church
Have you ever felt worthless like you have no purpose Have you ever been challenged by another about Godrsquos existence Let me assure you that YOU are NOT AN ACCIDENT Edwin Conklin who was a student of Albert Einsteinrsquos said ldquoThe probability of life originating from accident is comparable to the probability of the Unabridged Dictionary resulting from an explo-sion in a printing factoryrdquo What he is saying is that there MUST be a creator and that YOU and me are not accidents We were created by God ON PURPOSE FOR A PURPOSE Only you can fulfill what God is asking of and dreaming for you So may you fulfill all the dreams that God dreams for you and may you fulfill the purpose that God has created you for
Still not too late to come and pray
Visit www40daysforlifecomIthaca to select your hour Day 20-Mid-Point Rally Tuesday Oct 17 10am Vigil location Across the street from 620 W Seneca St Day 40-Jericho Walk Nov 4th 10am Vigil location
Lighthouse CDrsquos For Better Forever Catholic guide to Marriage Drawing from years of clinical practice Catholic psychotherapist Dr Gregory Popcak integrates proven psychology with orthodox Christianity in a way that will surprise and challenge you Sexual Freedom In this enlightening presentation Christopher West shows us how authentic sexual freedom can deliver us from the empty promises of ldquosexual liberationrdquo This talk is drawn from real life experiences so it gives some kind of encouragement that no matter how far you fall sexually there is still hope for redemption
Mark Your Calendars Peace Week 2017 Muslim-Quaker-Catholic Dialogue Immaculate Conception Thursday Oct 19 7pm-Presentation amp discussion with members of the local Muslim and Quaker Communities on what our faiths teach about war peace and non-violence
Annual Peace Prayer Service St Anthony Church Groton Sunday Oct 22 5pm-Our 9th annual Tompkins Co Catholic Communityrsquos prayer for peace featuring music by the inter-parish choir At this beautiful evening service wersquoll reflect on our Chris-tian calling to be peacemakers Followed by a soup super
War amp The Environment St Catherine of Siena Ithaca Wed Oct 25 7pm-Presentation by Prof Charles Geisler Cornell on the ways military action destroys the environment We need to make the connection between peace and care for Godrsquos creation
Poverty Simulation Whatrsquos it Like to be Poor in the USA How do people survive on low wages and fixed incomes balancing out all their family responsibilities and need with limited resources Why do poor people make the choices they do Take the oppor-tunity to dive into these questions at the Poverty Simulation a role-playing exercise coming up on Saturday October 21 from 200 until 445pm at St Catherine of Siena parish hall Each partici-pant is assigned a role in a low-income household and lives out a monthrsquos worth of activities over the course of the role-play Ad-vanced registration is necessary RSVP by October 15 with Laurie at Catholic Charities (LKonwinskidororg or 272-5062 ext 12) Take the challenge Have your eyes opened so you can better un-derstand our sisters and brothers living in poverty
Ladies do you enjoy spending time with Our Sacramental Lord The Seven Sisters Apostolate at Immaculate Conception needs 4 more sisters to participate Contact Wendy Babiak at 745-8627
Many thanks to Christopher Davenport and the American Guild of Organists (AGO Ithaca chapter) for host-ing Pedals Pipes amp Pizza an encounter for young musi-cians to learn of the inner workings of our Tellers-
Sommerhoff Organ The event was a great opportunity to encourage youth to meaningfully share their musical talents and learn how this wonderful instrument is used during the celebration of Mass If you are a MiddleHigh school student with moderate piano or keyboard expertise are interested in learning more and possibly get a chance to play the organ contact Julia Peckham after any Saturday Mass Christopher Davenport after any Sunday Mass or Gary Vrabel at HolySpearRatsgmailcom
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
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 SUNDAYmdashOCTOBER 22 2017 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SECOND COLLECTIONmdashMISSION SUNDAY
The Week Ahead Date Mass Intentions
Sunday 10-15
830AMmdashFor Parishioners 1030AMmdashJoseph M Zichetella from Joe amp Mary Zichetella
Monday 10-16
1210PMmdashMichael Ariano (Living) from The Allen Family
Tuesday 10-17
700AMmdashRobert E Deeley amp DM of Bell Deeley Amato amp Scaglione Family from Tom amp Sandra Scaglione
Wednesday 10-18
700AMmdashPatricia Jean Massicci amp MaryAnn Fitzpatrick
Thursday 10-19
1210PMmdashJoAnn Krolac from the Conners Family
Friday 10-20
700AMmdashMaryAnn Fitzpatrick from The Mercy Associates
Saturday 10-21
430PMmdashDomenico Ciotti from Barbara Tiddick
Sunday 10-22
830AMmdashAnn amp Larry Jordan from Their Children 1030AMmdashFor Parishioners
Cemetery Winter Clean-up All flower pots must be removed from Calvary Cemetery by Friday November 10th After November 13th we will find it necessary to clear away anything that is still on the grounds Thank you
Our Sanctuary Lamp will Burn this week in Honor of
David amp Marie Corina 65th Wedding Anniversary
From The Corina Family
Our Offering to the Lord October 8 2017
Collection 2017 $7003 Attendance 493
SUNDAY OCTOBER 15
1145AmdashLECTOR TRAINING-CH
1145AmdashHS YTH GRP-YR
230PmdashMS YTH GRP-YR
MONDAY OCTOBER 16
1110AmdashROSARY-CH
330PmdashFINANCE COUNCIL-PC
TUESDAY OCTOBER 17
100Pmdash FOOD PANTRY
530PmdashADULT CHOIR-CH
630PmdashEVANGELIZATION-PC
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18
1030AmdashSCC-PC
300PmdashPIETRA FITNESS-PH
500PmdashCONTEMP GRP-CH
700PmdashKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-PH
THURSDAY OCTOBER 19
1140AmdashROSARY-CH
400PmdashLIGHT WEIGH-PC
400PmdashMCGRAW HOUSE SERVICE
700PmdashCATHOLIC CHARITIES FORUM-PH
Box of Joy kick off weekend is Oct 2122 For the second year we are partnering with Cross Catholic Outreach to send Boxes of Joy to children in impoverished countries in time for Christmas The response was so over-whelming last year (with 77 shoe boxes from families and over 1000 water bottles from parishioners sent) that we invite the entire parish to participate in packing a Box of Joy Emp-ty boxes will be available at the North Street Church entrance during the weekend of Oct 2122 for you to pick-up and take home to pack Instructions and envelope for the $9 shipping fee will be included in the box On the weekend of Nov 45 return your filled box to the same location and Fr Chumo will bless them before they ship to Cross Catholic Outreach in Florida Our goal this year will be to bless 125 children at Christmas-will you help us Thank you in advance
Will you join the ldquoChristLife Discovering Christrdquo implementation team
The ChristLife Discovering Christ series is coming to Immaculate Con-ception Church this Lent See the bulletin insert for details about the pro-gram We are seeking volunteers to help with the implementation team Can you create a welcoming atmosphere where people feel comfortable Do you have the ability to draw out quiet people Are you a good listen-er accepting of others and trusted to keep anotherrsquos confidence Do you like to plan events prepare or serve meals se-up or clean up after events Do you have marketing skills or a passion for evangelization Do you have computer skills or a prayerful spirit If so then we have a place for you on the implementation team Please come to the ChristLife Informa-tional Night on Saturday October 28th at 530pm in Carges Hall to see where God needs you If you have a prior commitment but want to be a part of the team please contact Rich at the Parish Office (607-273-6121) The team needs many generous hearts and hands Thank you
SENIORS THANKSGIVING DINNER Once again the teens involved with Immaculate Conceptionrsquos Youth Ministry Program are happy to host our annual Thanks-giving Dinner for the Senior Citizens of the parish The dinner
will be held on Sunday November 5th at 300pm in Carges Hall A reservation in necessary and must be made no later than Monday October 30th so please call the Parish center at 607-273-6121 as soon as possible to make your reservation Once we reach our capacity num-ber of 120 we CANNOT accept any more reservations
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 57 Families 1789 $9766
Page 3 NEXT SUNDAYmdashOCTOBER 22 2017 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SECOND COLLECTIONmdashMISSION SUNDAY
Learn Swahili with Fr Chumo Nyota = Star Jua = Sun Mwezi = Moon Mawingu = Clouds Mawingu yametanda = itrsquos cloudy
Ni jua = itrsquos sunny
Mass of Remembrance With All Soulsrsquo Day approaching we will have a special Mass of Remembrance for those who have died this past year It will be celebrated on Thurs-day November 2nd at 700PM in the church You are invited to join in this beautiful celebration Following this Mass there will be a reception in the Parish Hall
Gary Vrabel ext 111 Music Ministry HolySpearRatsgmailcom Bookkeeping TBA Business Assistant TBA
Celebrate Mary with the Rosary During the month of October Immaculate Conception will be praying the Rosary weekly on Monday and Thursday at 1140am If you are willing to lead a ser-vice please sign up by the Mary Shrine in the church
Have you ever felt worthless like you have no purpose Have you ever been challenged by another about Godrsquos existence Let me assure you that YOU are NOT AN ACCIDENT Edwin Conklin who was a student of Albert Einsteinrsquos said ldquoThe probability of life originating from accident is comparable to the probability of the Unabridged Dictionary resulting from an explo-sion in a printing factoryrdquo What he is saying is that there MUST be a creator and that YOU and me are not accidents We were created by God ON PURPOSE FOR A PURPOSE Only you can fulfill what God is asking of and dreaming for you So may you fulfill all the dreams that God dreams for you and may you fulfill the purpose that God has created you for
Still not too late to come and pray
Visit www40daysforlifecomIthaca to select your hour Day 20-Mid-Point Rally Tuesday Oct 17 10am Vigil location Across the street from 620 W Seneca St Day 40-Jericho Walk Nov 4th 10am Vigil location
Lighthouse CDrsquos For Better Forever Catholic guide to Marriage Drawing from years of clinical practice Catholic psychotherapist Dr Gregory Popcak integrates proven psychology with orthodox Christianity in a way that will surprise and challenge you Sexual Freedom In this enlightening presentation Christopher West shows us how authentic sexual freedom can deliver us from the empty promises of ldquosexual liberationrdquo This talk is drawn from real life experiences so it gives some kind of encouragement that no matter how far you fall sexually there is still hope for redemption
Mark Your Calendars Peace Week 2017 Muslim-Quaker-Catholic Dialogue Immaculate Conception Thursday Oct 19 7pm-Presentation amp discussion with members of the local Muslim and Quaker Communities on what our faiths teach about war peace and non-violence
Annual Peace Prayer Service St Anthony Church Groton Sunday Oct 22 5pm-Our 9th annual Tompkins Co Catholic Communityrsquos prayer for peace featuring music by the inter-parish choir At this beautiful evening service wersquoll reflect on our Chris-tian calling to be peacemakers Followed by a soup super
War amp The Environment St Catherine of Siena Ithaca Wed Oct 25 7pm-Presentation by Prof Charles Geisler Cornell on the ways military action destroys the environment We need to make the connection between peace and care for Godrsquos creation
Poverty Simulation Whatrsquos it Like to be Poor in the USA How do people survive on low wages and fixed incomes balancing out all their family responsibilities and need with limited resources Why do poor people make the choices they do Take the oppor-tunity to dive into these questions at the Poverty Simulation a role-playing exercise coming up on Saturday October 21 from 200 until 445pm at St Catherine of Siena parish hall Each partici-pant is assigned a role in a low-income household and lives out a monthrsquos worth of activities over the course of the role-play Ad-vanced registration is necessary RSVP by October 15 with Laurie at Catholic Charities (LKonwinskidororg or 272-5062 ext 12) Take the challenge Have your eyes opened so you can better un-derstand our sisters and brothers living in poverty
Ladies do you enjoy spending time with Our Sacramental Lord The Seven Sisters Apostolate at Immaculate Conception needs 4 more sisters to participate Contact Wendy Babiak at 745-8627
Many thanks to Christopher Davenport and the American Guild of Organists (AGO Ithaca chapter) for host-ing Pedals Pipes amp Pizza an encounter for young musi-cians to learn of the inner workings of our Tellers-
Sommerhoff Organ The event was a great opportunity to encourage youth to meaningfully share their musical talents and learn how this wonderful instrument is used during the celebration of Mass If you are a MiddleHigh school student with moderate piano or keyboard expertise are interested in learning more and possibly get a chance to play the organ contact Julia Peckham after any Saturday Mass Christopher Davenport after any Sunday Mass or Gary Vrabel at HolySpearRatsgmailcom
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
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
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Learn Swahili with Fr Chumo Nyota = Star Jua = Sun Mwezi = Moon Mawingu = Clouds Mawingu yametanda = itrsquos cloudy
Ni jua = itrsquos sunny
Mass of Remembrance With All Soulsrsquo Day approaching we will have a special Mass of Remembrance for those who have died this past year It will be celebrated on Thurs-day November 2nd at 700PM in the church You are invited to join in this beautiful celebration Following this Mass there will be a reception in the Parish Hall
Gary Vrabel ext 111 Music Ministry HolySpearRatsgmailcom Bookkeeping TBA Business Assistant TBA
Celebrate Mary with the Rosary During the month of October Immaculate Conception will be praying the Rosary weekly on Monday and Thursday at 1140am If you are willing to lead a ser-vice please sign up by the Mary Shrine in the church
Have you ever felt worthless like you have no purpose Have you ever been challenged by another about Godrsquos existence Let me assure you that YOU are NOT AN ACCIDENT Edwin Conklin who was a student of Albert Einsteinrsquos said ldquoThe probability of life originating from accident is comparable to the probability of the Unabridged Dictionary resulting from an explo-sion in a printing factoryrdquo What he is saying is that there MUST be a creator and that YOU and me are not accidents We were created by God ON PURPOSE FOR A PURPOSE Only you can fulfill what God is asking of and dreaming for you So may you fulfill all the dreams that God dreams for you and may you fulfill the purpose that God has created you for
Still not too late to come and pray
Visit www40daysforlifecomIthaca to select your hour Day 20-Mid-Point Rally Tuesday Oct 17 10am Vigil location Across the street from 620 W Seneca St Day 40-Jericho Walk Nov 4th 10am Vigil location
Lighthouse CDrsquos For Better Forever Catholic guide to Marriage Drawing from years of clinical practice Catholic psychotherapist Dr Gregory Popcak integrates proven psychology with orthodox Christianity in a way that will surprise and challenge you Sexual Freedom In this enlightening presentation Christopher West shows us how authentic sexual freedom can deliver us from the empty promises of ldquosexual liberationrdquo This talk is drawn from real life experiences so it gives some kind of encouragement that no matter how far you fall sexually there is still hope for redemption
Mark Your Calendars Peace Week 2017 Muslim-Quaker-Catholic Dialogue Immaculate Conception Thursday Oct 19 7pm-Presentation amp discussion with members of the local Muslim and Quaker Communities on what our faiths teach about war peace and non-violence
Annual Peace Prayer Service St Anthony Church Groton Sunday Oct 22 5pm-Our 9th annual Tompkins Co Catholic Communityrsquos prayer for peace featuring music by the inter-parish choir At this beautiful evening service wersquoll reflect on our Chris-tian calling to be peacemakers Followed by a soup super
War amp The Environment St Catherine of Siena Ithaca Wed Oct 25 7pm-Presentation by Prof Charles Geisler Cornell on the ways military action destroys the environment We need to make the connection between peace and care for Godrsquos creation
Poverty Simulation Whatrsquos it Like to be Poor in the USA How do people survive on low wages and fixed incomes balancing out all their family responsibilities and need with limited resources Why do poor people make the choices they do Take the oppor-tunity to dive into these questions at the Poverty Simulation a role-playing exercise coming up on Saturday October 21 from 200 until 445pm at St Catherine of Siena parish hall Each partici-pant is assigned a role in a low-income household and lives out a monthrsquos worth of activities over the course of the role-play Ad-vanced registration is necessary RSVP by October 15 with Laurie at Catholic Charities (LKonwinskidororg or 272-5062 ext 12) Take the challenge Have your eyes opened so you can better un-derstand our sisters and brothers living in poverty
Ladies do you enjoy spending time with Our Sacramental Lord The Seven Sisters Apostolate at Immaculate Conception needs 4 more sisters to participate Contact Wendy Babiak at 745-8627
Many thanks to Christopher Davenport and the American Guild of Organists (AGO Ithaca chapter) for host-ing Pedals Pipes amp Pizza an encounter for young musi-cians to learn of the inner workings of our Tellers-
Sommerhoff Organ The event was a great opportunity to encourage youth to meaningfully share their musical talents and learn how this wonderful instrument is used during the celebration of Mass If you are a MiddleHigh school student with moderate piano or keyboard expertise are interested in learning more and possibly get a chance to play the organ contact Julia Peckham after any Saturday Mass Christopher Davenport after any Sunday Mass or Gary Vrabel at HolySpearRatsgmailcom
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