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Mass Times:
Monday: 12:10 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am
Wednesday: 7:00 am
Thursday: 12:10 pm
Friday: 7:00 am
Saturday 4:30 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am
Sunday: 10:30 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
2:30 – 4:00 pm Saturdays
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Welcome to Immaculate Conception Parish in Ithaca, NY
We are a Roman Catholic Church located at 113 N. Geneva Street in Ithaca, NY. Whether you are a long-time parishioner or a first time visitor, we’re glad you are here. This is where we gather to meet as brothers and sisters to share our Catholic faith, worship and encounter our Lord, Jesus Christ through the Eucharist. We strive to make our parish a community of God’s love, and communion of hearts. Please join us!
Mass
- Mondays at 12:10pm
- Tuesdays at 7:30am
- Wednesdays at 7:30am
- Thursdays at 12:10pm
- Fridays at 7:30am
- Saturdays (vigil) at 4:30pm
- Sundays at 8:30am and 10:30am
Prayer
- Pope's Intentions for July: Let us pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, bestows the Lord's strength to those who receive it and to their loved ones, and that it may become for everyone an ever more visible sign of compassion and hope.
- St. Paul Street Evangelization - Our parish St. Paul Street Evangelization team had an engaging weekend at the Ithaca Festival! We had the opportunity to converse with dozens of passers-by, both from within and outside of Ithaca. Please pray for the intentions that they entrusted to us; you can find them all at: bit.ly/spse-ic. (click here)
- Monthly Prayer Requests for Priests (click here)
Social Events
- The Knights Council 277 presents Friday "Movie Night". Next showing: 7/19 at 5:00pm in the Parish Hall. Details below.
St. Anthony: Miracle Worker of Padua (2003). In Italian with subtitles, this is the first feature-length film about the twelfth-century saint best known for helping you find your keys. Hoping to become a knight in his native Lisbon, Anthony is a headstrong youth who almost murders his best friend in a duel. As penance, Anthony makes a vow to become a monk. He enters the Augustinian canons but is soon caught up with the lure of Francis of Assisi, who accepts him into his Order of Friars Minor. The movie successfully conveys the saint’s conversion, the appeal of the simple life and the miraculous deeds reported in his lifetime. The only drawback is that, if medieval portraiture is to be believed, the film’s Anthony looks more like Francis of Assisi than the fellow who plays Francis of Assisi. Run time is 95 minutes.
Need to Know
How to participate in the Census
- Census Launch - Thanks to all who have already participated in this important exercise. We ask you to take a few moments to fill out the census form available via the link above. We hope to contact and hear from every parishioner concerning their census and registration status. If there is a reason that you are unable to fill this out, could you let us know that reason, so we can help with personalized attention. Our goal is to capture everyone one in our parish. If you have any question do not hesitate to let any member of the census team know. They are equipped to answer all of your questions. ‘These are the names of some the core team members: Erika Linsdell, Jan Nye, Shirley Engman, Denise Robinson, Kathy Teeter and Diane Brooks.
- Adoration Changes — Please Take Note of this Change in our Calendar: During July and August, there will be NO Adoration the First Friday and 1st Saturday of the month. We will resume 1st weekend Adoration in September. Hope you all have a prayerful, and a restful summer. We thank God for the many weddings we have this summer.
- Comboni Missionary Sisters — Next weekend, July 20 & 21, our Parish will participate in the Mission Appeal Initiative organized by the Missionary Cooperative Plan of our Diocese. This year we are happy to welcome the Comboni Missionary Sisters, an international missionary community founded in 1877 by Saint Daniel Comboni, the first Catholic Bishop of the immense Vicariate of Central Africa of his time. The Comboni Missionary Sisters are particularly committed in Evangelization, empowering women through formal and informal education, to train community leaders, and to accompany church and Societal efforts on advocacy, social justice and dialogue. They serve in 34 countries in the world. Let us share with them the liveliness of our faith, our desire to serve, and the kindness of our solidarity!
- 2024-2025 O.C.I.A Registration. O.C.I.A.— The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults—starts Monday, September 23, 2024. Both Deacon George Kozak and Deacon Dan Hurley will co-coordinate this process as they have in the past. You are invited to consider joining us this Fall. We will tentatively meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 —7:30pm. The location is still to be decided as we will once again be regionally based —Immaculate Conception, and the three N.E.T parishes in Groton, Dryden, and Lansing. The evening could also change after our initial meeting if that better fits the schedule of the group. Please prayerfully consider this throughout the summer, there is definitely a spot reserved just for you!
- Volunteers Needed - We are all challenged by Christ to “go make disciples of all nations.” One way we can do that is by sharing our faith and passing that on to our young people. We are already looking ahead to next year for our faith formation and youth ministry programs and we are in need of volunteer catechists and volunteer youth ministers for our middle school and high school youth groups. Would you please pray and consider how Christ might be calling you to help in any of these areas in our parish. If you are interested and feel called to help, contact Rich at the parish office or email him at rich.rasmussen@dor.org.
- Wisdom Of The Church - Everyone is invited to a new adult faith formation group at our parish called “Wisdom of the Church.” Together we'll study Church teaching that focuses on living our faith in the world. We'll meet immediately after the 10:30 Mass in the parish hall, to learn from Pope John Paul IT’s writing entitled Peace On Earth To Those Whom God Loves. Whether you are very familiar with papal documents, or have never read any, you are most welcome to attend. Next session is July 28th after Mass in the Parish Hall.
- Liturgical Committee - It has been quite some time since Immaculate Conception had a Liturgy committee. The last we had one was before COVID-19. We are planning on reconstituting the Liturgy Team in September. The composition of the committee will include our music director, one sacristan, one environment, and one linen cleaner. There will only be four meetings per year. The agenda for the meeting will be published in early August. Stay tuned.
- St. Joseph & Sacred Heart Candles - The St. Joseph and Sacred Heart Candles still have many openings for intentions coming up. They burn for a week and the requested donation is $10. Please call the parish Office (607)273-6121 to sign up for Intention dates. Deceased and/or living.
- Misplaced something at church? Our lost and found basket is at the rear of the church before the Vestibule area.
- Reconciliation. Confessions are heard every Saturday from 2:00pm-3:30pm in the Church.
- Annointing of the Sick. Call 273-6121 to receive this Sacrament or if your loved one is in the hospital.
- Religious Education or Sacrament Preparation. For Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation email Rich at rich.rasmussen@dor.org for information or to register.
- Getting Married? Call 607-273-6121 at least 6 months in advance of your wedding date.
First-time Visitor?
The parish of Immaculate Conception welcomes you. And we thank you for being here!! Let us know if you need anything. We wish you all of God’s blessings for choosing to celebrate the Eucharist with us. May the intercession of our Blessed Mother obtain for you the graces you need to live your Christian vocation.
Enjoy the beautiful surroundings
while you worship.
Your presence in our congregation is a true blessing. As we welcome your ideas and presence, may our love and faith in Christ increase during our time together. Subscribe to our Facebook page or Parish app. Contact the parish office for all your spiritual needs.
Long-time Parishioner?
For our faith-filled parishioners, thank you for being salt and light to our parish and greater community! We hope our website is another way to stay connected with all our parish has to offer. Talk to members of the parish pastoral council and other ministries to explore opportunities to share your talents.
Mission and Goals Spotlight
Rev. Augustine Chumo
Pastor of Immaculate Conception
15TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
The mission of the whole Church is to proclaim the gospel of Christ in a credible manner, and with humility, for the same reasons for which Christ sent his disciples to preach in his time. We are not called to invent the message nor decorate it, but to proclaim the gospel which is Christ centered. Proclamation, which is not Christ centered, is devoid of divine power. How can the proclamation be effective in touching and transforming the lives of the listeners? It has to draw people to Christ through repentance. This is what Christ Himself preached, repentance. When the disciples were sent two by two it was mainly to preach the need of repentance as a way to welcome the advent of the kingdom of God. All the baptized are called to proclaim the message of salvation by word and deed. It is a privilege to share in the saving mission of our Lord. Let’s do this with love, joy, and enthusiasm. May the Mother of Our Lord intercede for us in this noble endeavor.
1. Abundant Spiritual Opportunities
Find Mass Times, Daily Scripture Readings, the Responsorial Psalm for the weekend, along with current listings of Prayer and Adoration times, special services, guest speakers, Bible Studies, and links to resources on the web.
Spiritual
2. Diverse Youth & Family Ministry
We offer different opportunities to engage our youth in their faith, including a flipped Religious Ed Family based program for 1st-5th graders, a middle school and high school youth group, and a hybrid program for Sacrament preparation. In addition, there are service opportunities and youth retreats available.
Youth
3. Community Outreach
Our volunteers help bring the Eucharist to the homebound and those living at Cayuga Ridge, coordinate our Food Pantry, and participate in community events. Our Service Team helps feed the hungry and helps support those in need in our community.
Outreach
4. Financial Transparency | Stewardship
We have an intentional focus on the prudent use of our parish resources and transparent communication of our financial health. Learn more about our Finance Council and access, online Giving or volunteer opportunities.
Stewardship
Meet our Staff
Testimonials
I am 71 years old and have been a part of Immaculate Conception Church from Baptism through all the other sacraments. My husband and I were married on May 8, 1971 in our Church. Our 2 daughters received all sacraments at IC Church while going to IC School. Our oldest daughter Susan was married in the Church. I have been a choir member since 1997 and a cantor for 20 years.
Loretta Goss
Parishioner
We attend Immaculate Conception because we have found parents with whom to share the struggles and triumphs of raising children in the Catholic faith.
Parishioner
Immaculate Conception Parish has been our home for over 10 years. We love the vibrant and prayerful community and the service oriented mindset.
Parishioner
STRIVING TO BE A COMMUNITY OF GOD'S LOVE & SERVICE
Other Reasons to Join our Parish
Eucharist Focused
In receiving the body of Christ we are strengthened to be the body of Christ in the world.
Distinctly Marian
The Blessed Mother, Mary. is our parish patroness and the true model of faith. We honor her through prayers of intercession.
Service to the Greatest in Need
Our mission includes striving to be a community of God's love and service in our community and the world.
Healing Confessions
Father Chumo hears confessions each Saturday from 2:00pm - 3:30 pm. This is a healing sacrament enjoyed by many, so come early!
Beautiful Architecture
21 beautiful stained glass windows of the Saints are visible around our church building.
Supportive of New Ideas for Ministry
You'll find a vibrant faith community where ideas are welcome and many hands help to bring them to fruition.
Our Parish in Pictures
Photos courtesy of Claudia Ariza-Nieto, the Brooks family, the Rasmussen family, Erik West, and Anne Woodard
Masses while Fr. Chumo is away.
Fr. Chumo will be away in Kenya June 3rd through June 27th. Area priests will cover pastoral emergencies, funerals, Sunday Mass, and confessions. There will be Monday 12.10 PM and Thursday 12.10 PM Masses beginning the week of 6/10. Daily Mass will also be available in the area parishes. Check their website for specific Mass times.