Fr. Chumo will be away from July 14th for three and half weeks for a summer home visit. While Fr. Chumo will be away, Fr. Dan McMullin will cover three weekend Liturgies on these dates: July 20, 26 & 27, and August 2 &3.

 Fr. Omboga of St. Catherine’s parish will celebrate Mondays 12:10 PM and Thursdays 12.10 PM Mass. Area priests will also be available for all emergency needs and funerals.

 A representative from “Food for the Poor” will be here the weekend of August 9 & 10.

The Annual Backpack Appeal will begin 7/26 – 8/3.  Bins will be placed at the entrances of the church during that time.  Please see the bulletin for more information.  

A memorial service for newly deceased John McNally is being planned for August 20th at Immaculate Conception for friends and family. It is currently in the planning process, but anyone interested in attending can mark the date. More details will follow as they get determined.

On July 3, the storm that swept through the area caused extensive damage to the trees at the Cemetery. Countless trees were toppled by the high winds. While we do have insurance at the Cemetery, it is not enough to cover all the damage costs. The Cemetery is sponsoring a fundraiser with Doug’s Fish Fry on Wednesday, August 20 at Triphammer Mall. Please come get some good food and help sponsor the Cemetery.

A huge “Thank You” goes out to all the members of the Cemetery Committee who most recently really came together and worked as a team going far beyond the spectrum of their responsibilities. This committee works with the Cemetery Manager and oversees the regular operations at the Cemetery. New Members are always welcome.

With graduating Seniors from college, summer plans, and life changes, we are in need of Lectors and Ministers of Holy Communion for our Masses, especially the Sunday 10:30am. Please contact the office if you are able to step in and help. Current Liturgical Ministers can also change their preferences/availability in the Ministry scheduler online. New Ministers can call the parish office at 607-273-6121 to be trained.

A collection box for Rosary donations is still available by the front doors to the church. We gave away all our Rosaries during the past Ithaca Festival, which is a good thing. Please help us replenish by donating a rosary.

Monday Holy Hour to resume in September. Kindly note that the weekly Holy Hour will resume on Monday September 1st at 6.30 — 7.30 PM.

I know summer has only begun but we are already looking forward to the coming year in faith formation, sacrament preparation, and youth ministry. It promises to be another busy year, and we are looking forward to a few changes, especially with Confirmation preparation and high school youth group. Please keep Sunday, September 7th in mind as that will be our registration weekend for faith formation/youth ministry registration weekend. We will also hold a sacrament preparation meeting for parents on Sunday, September 21st at 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Parish. This will be a combined session for parents from both parishes. Rich will send a newsletter update to families on his distribution list in the weeks to come and more will be coming in future bulletins. Praying you all have a restful and enjoyable summer.

NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL GRADES 7-12
Come experience the Notre Dame difference! Notre Dame High School provides a comprehensive and challenging educational experience while also supporting student growth through leadership & service opportunities, extensive cocurricular activities, the performing & visual arts and athletic programs. Tours and shadowing opportunities are highly encouraged. Prospective students can choose to spend a half or full day shadowing a student at Notre Dame attending
classes, making new friends, touring the school and enjoying
lunch. For more information or to schedule a tour or shadowing visit please contact Nick Weiermiller at 607-734-2267 option 3. Notre Dame High School is located at: 1400 Maple Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904. A fee for bus service is
available for students residing in Ithaca and the surrounding
areas. Notre Dame High School
is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year. Apply online at: notredamehighschool.com. Financial aid is available. We hope to see you soon!

The New York State legislature recently passed a bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide. Please join with thousands of other people across the state asking Governor Hochul to VETO this legislation. The handout in this week’s bulletin gives more information on how this practice diminishes respect for human life and puts vulnerable, ill, and elderly people at risk. Please call the governor at 1-518-474-8390 and sign the petition at https://bit.ly/veto-pas to voice your opposition. Let’s stand up for the dignity of everyone’s lives.

The Care and Concern Committee of the Church sends cards to church members in nursing homes. However, often people in our congregation are in the hospital, healing at home or are at rehabilitation centers to gain strength. We want to be sure that our church family knows that we’re thinking of them and praying for them. If someone you know would be blessed by receiving a card, please send the contact information (name and address) to [email protected]…so the Holy Spirit can touch lives one card at a time.

Is there someone you know who could use a warm, cozy shawl that comes with a prayer to help brighten their day? We have Prayer Shawls available for people to hand out. These shawls have been knitted by members of the parish with love and hope that they can help make a difference in someone’s life. Please contact the Caring Team or Parish Office  607/273-6121 if you would like one.

Your voice matters. If you have a suggestion, good idea around the pastoral goals of the parish; spiritual opportunities, outreach/community building, youth and family, buildings/grounds, cemetery and financial matters, kindly stop by the pastoral council meetings that occur every first Thursday of each month. You will be listened to because you love your parish.

Confessions are heard every Saturday from 2:00pm-3:30pm in the Church.

Call 273-6121 to receive this Sacrament or if your loved one is in the hospital.

For Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation email Rich at [email protected] for information or to register.

Call 607-273-6121 at least 6 months in advance of your wedding date.