IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION
PARISH
Parishioners have been receiving emails and texts from scammers posing as their Parish priests asking for help and trying to get money and gift cards. Do not believe these communications or reply to any of them. Our priests would not and never have contacted parishioners for help in such a manner.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
2024 contribution statements are now available.
You may either send a request to the church email or place your request in the offertory basket and statements will be mailed. Thank you!
ROSARY SOCIETY
PENNY SOCIAL SAVE THE DATE – March 2nd
The next Penny Social sponsored by the Rosary Society will be held NEXT Sunday, March 2. Donations of new items needed. Also, non-perishable foods and baked goods. Any questions, please contact Mary Ann Cwill at 845-331-6457.
SET-UP FOR PENNY SOCIAL Saturday, March 1 at 9 AM,
The Rosary Society will set up for the Penny Social. Also, donations may be brought to the school at that time.
2025 RESPECT LIFE ESSAY CONTEST
We invite all students to participate who are:
1) Parishioners of Catholic parishes in Ulster Co.unty
2) Students at Kingston Catholic School
3) High school students at Mount Academy
There are three levels of competition with prizes.
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College: $400
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High School: $250
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7th & 8th grade level is $150
Essay’s due by 11:59 PM April 14, 2025. Please see our website and posters in the church for more detailed information
THE ANNUAL CARDINAL’S APPEAL SHARING GOD’S GIFTS
Thanks to the Appeal, our charitable organizations receive support to aid New York’s most vulnerable. Services like food pantries, pop-up clinics, counseling services, and elder care are a few examples of the Church’s commitment to accompanying those in need. Help us continue to make a difference in our communities. To date, out parish has $17,240 pledged towards our goal of $19,400!!!! Thank you to all who has already given to the Cardinal’s Appeal for your generosity! To learn more about the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal, contact us at 646-794-3300 or visit cardinalsappeal.org
JUBILEE YEAR 2025
The Jubilee year is a special year of forgiveness and reconciliation in which we the faithful are invited to come back into right relationship with God and with one another. The theme of the 2025 Jubilee Year is Pilgrims of Hope. Pope Francis has invited Catholics to renew our hope, to understand ourselves as pilgrims on earth, and to work for peace and justice. The Jubilee Year began on Christmas Eve 2024.
2025 JUBILEE PRAYER
Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory with shine eternally. May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever. Amen. (USCCB -January 2025)
FORMED.ORG – THE CATHOLIC FAITH ON DEMAND
We encourage all families to take advantage of this great and free resource!
Go to our website to register or:
1) Go to www.formed.org/signup
2) Select parish by entering name, city or zip code Select: Immaculate Conception – press ‘Next”
3) Register as a parishioner with name and email
4) Check your email account for a link to begin using FORMED.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Do you know that Catholic Charities can assist with the following services – job loss, bereavement, marital issues, parenting challenges, immigration legal services, social safety net services? They also have a Food Pantry as well as a Kid’s Pantry. They are located at 6 Adams St., Kingston,
845-340-9170 or visit their website at www.cccsos.org
PILGRIMAGE TO KRAKOW & PRAGUE -JUBILEE YEAR
Fr. Michael McLoughlin, Pastor of St. Columba in Hopewell Junction is leading a pilgrimage that includes places associated with St. John Paul II, St. Faustina and Maximilian Kolbe as well as a visit to Prague. The dates are August 8-17, 2025 and is hosted by Peter’s Way Tours. For more info. call Fr. Michael at 845-227 8380 or Peter’s Way Tours at 800-225-7662.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHURCH MINISTRIES
Volunteers are needed for the following ministries -– Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers and Altar Servers (which can include adults), Choir and Rosary Society. The first choir practice for Advent & Christmas will be held October 28 @ 6:30 PM. Please feel free to join us! Volunteers are crucial to the success of our parish. Please contact Fr. Mirek if you would like to participate.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bulletin submissions must be submitted by mail or email by 5 PM on Mondays to be included in that week’s bulletin. Thank you.
immaculate.conception.kingston@gmail.com
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SACRAMENTAL CANDLES
There are dates available for our Sacramental candles. Cost is $10.00 per candle per week. You can submit requested date(s), and place in the offertory basket with the candle intention and your contact information.
Are you interested in joining the Catholic Church? Then RCIA (Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults) is for you!!! The RCIA process introduces you to the fundamental beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. It helps you explore what it means to be a Christian. It prepares you to enter fully into our community of faith through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Becoming Catholic is more than just learning scripture and rituals – it is discovering how to be a disciple of the Lord. We welcome all those who are new to the faith, the unbaptized or baptized, baptized Catholics who desire to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, or Confirmation and, those who are simply just searching for God. Please contact Fr. Mirek prior to Feb. 11 to begin your spiritual journey!
FORMED.ORG – THE CATHOLIC FAITH ON DEMAND
We encourage all families to take advantage of this great and free resource!
Go to our website to register or:
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Go to formed.org/signup
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Select parish by entering name, city or zip code Select: Immaculate Conception – press ‘Next”
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Register as a parishioner with name and email
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Check your email account for a link to begin using FORMED
EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES OF THE WORLD
INTERNATIONAL VATICAN EXHIBITION
Panels depicting the Eucharistic Miracles of the world have been placed in the church. The International Vatican Exhibit is an extensive assortment of photographs and historical descriptions of some of the Eucharistic Miracles that took place throughout the ages in various countries of the world which have been recognized by the Church. The full exhibit is available on our website. Our church will be open (handicapped entrance only) on Wednesday’s, Friday’s & Saturday’s after 8 AM mass and Sundays until 7 PM to spend time visiting and viewing these fascinating events. The full exhibit is available at Eucharistic Miracles or on our website the Eucharistic Miracles of Poland.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPEL
The Divine Mercy Perpetual Adoration Chapel of Ulster County is open and welcoming new adorers to help worship, accompany and adore Jesus. Please commit to a weekly hour and become a registered adorer to receive a key fob.
You may obtain more information by visiting immaculateconceptionkingston.com and clicking on the Adoration Chapel link; emailing dmac.iccny@gmail.com; or by calling Fr. Mirek at 845-331-0846
ALTAR SERVERS
Any adult or child (3rd grade and up from our parish) who would like to learn and serve in this important ministry, classes will begin shortly. For more information call Lynn Dunham at 914-388-2643.
LIVING ROSARY
If anyone is interested in joining the Living Rosary where you commit to saying one decade of the rosary every day,
please contact Tina Chambers @ 518-821-4563
BUILDING THE KINGDOM
An illustrated History of the Archdiocese of New York
This is a graphic-novel style history that will allow people of every age to discover the rich history of the Archdiocese of New York and to grow in faith. If you would like to order a copy, order forms are in the back of the church. You may then place your order in the offertory basket
THURSDAY EVENING NOVENA TO
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
Please join us every Thursday evening
for Mass at 7 PM followed by Novena to
Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
BULLETIN delivered to your email via FLOCKNOTE
Would you like the bulletin delivered directly to your email? Go to Flocknote.com; click on the box “My church is already using Flocknote”; scroll down until you see Immaculate Conception and then register.
MINISTRIES NEEDED
Would you like to become a Lector or Extraordinary Minister?
Please contact Fr. Mirek (845-331-0846)
to volunteer for these very important ministries in our church.
MASS INTENTIONS
Did you know that the greatest gift we can give is the gift of a Mass? Infinite graces are lavished upon the person or persons for whom the Mass is offered. A mass can be offered not only for the deceased but also for the living. Please contact the rectory if you wish to schedule a Mass.
THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
RCIA
Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? Already Baptized, but never received Communion or Confirmation? RCIA is the process the Church uses to bring adults into the Catholic Faith.
To find out more call the parish office at 845-331-0846 to speak to Fr. Mirek
The Divine Mercy Perpetual Adoration Chapel of Ulster County is open and welcoming new adorers to help worship, accompany and adore Jesus.
Please commit to a weekly hour and become a registered adorer to receive a key fob. You may obtain more information by visiting our
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website at Perpetual Adoration | ImmaculateConception ;
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emailing dmac.iccny@gmail.com;
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or by calling Fr. Mirek at 845-331-0846. Thank you and God Bless!
