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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! 

Sanctuary area with ambo, Altar and High Altar during Ordinary time

Mass

a young man kneels and prays in church

Prayer

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions: Saturdays 2:00pm-3:30pm, Holy Rosary 2:30pm
First Friday Devotions
First Friday Devotions: 7:00am Lauds (Morning Prayer), 7:30am Mass, 8:00am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 8:00am-3:00pm Adoration, 3:00pm Benediction
First Saturday Marian Devotion
First Saturday Marian Devotion: 9:00am Mass
Taizé Prayer
Musical Meditations Taizé Prayer (simple music for prayer and reflection). 4:00pm First Sundays of the Month: 10/6, 11/3, 12/1. Followed by Vespers (Evening Prayer) at 4:30pm
Tables of food at a reception

Events

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The Eucharistic Revival Committee & the Knights of Columbus will be hosting a panel event on Sunday, October 13th after the 8:30am Mass in the Parish Hall. Please join us to hear about the experiences of three parishioners (Beth, John Paul, and Anne Clark) who attended the National Eucharistic Congress in Indiana this summer! Light refreshments will be served.

Coffee Hours will resume in October, however there is a new update on the schedule. Coffee Hours will only be held once a month EXCEPT January and April and continue through June 2025. Dates are 10/27, 11/10, 12/1, 2/2, 3/2, 5/4 and 6/1. We are asking any and all Committees, Ministries and/or families to please sign up to host so we can have a completed schedule by August. Please contact the Parish Office to request a date.

Setting the World Ablaze

ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) Study of St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church

Starting on September 18th

Wednesdays at 7pm in the Parish Hall

Setting the World Ablaze
Endow Study of St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church.
Starting on September 18th, Wednesdays at 7pm in the Parish Hall

Woman greeter stands at the doorway of the church

Need to Know

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Our parish’s Eucharistic Procession, originally planned for this Sunday, October 13th, has been postponed. The new time is Sunday, November 10th after the 10:30 Mass.

Next weekend, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, parts of Latin America and parts of Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world’s most vulnerable communities. Please keep the Pope’s missions in your prayers and be generous in next week’s collection for the Society of the Propagation of the Faith.  Please see the bulletin for Bishop Mantano’s letter.

Our parish’s street evangelization team had an incredible weekend at the recent Apple Festival. Among the many people we encountered, we spoke with an excited Catholic student who stopped inside for Adoration and returned a few days later for daily Mass; a student who attributes her survival from a terrible car accident to the St. Christopher Medal she carried; an elderly man who stopped practicing his faith in his youth but desired to kneel and pray when he walked in and saw our beautifully-renovated church; and a non-Catholic woman with cancer who took a great interest in learning how to pray the Rosary. Glory to Jesus Christ! Please pray for the intentions that were entrusted to us; you can find them, and other stories, at bit.ly/spse-ic.

Let’s all take care of our church by observing the following:

  • – No wet umbrellas on the pews or the aisles. Leave the umbrellas in the foyer area/ entrances of the church.
  • – Avoid leaving bulletins on the pews
  • – Keep the hymnals where they belong after Mass
  • – Kneelers are only used for kneeling, not for placing our feet on, the cushions will wear out quickly.
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The goal is to keep the church in order to serve its purpose effectively: a sacred place of prayer with minimal distractions. We thank you for your cooperation in this endeavor.

Coffee Hours will resume in October, however there is a new update on the schedule. Coffee Hours will only be held once a month EXCEPT January and April and continue through June 2025. Dates are 10/27, 11/10, 12/1, 2/2, 3/2, 5/4 and 6/1. We are asking any and all Committees, Ministries and/or families to please sign up to host so we can have a completed schedule by August. Please contact the Parish Office to request a date. Our Marian Masses on the first Saturday of the month will resume also in September. These were always well attended and featured our Children’s choir. First Friday Adoration and Saturday Holy Hour will resume in October. Friday Adoration is from 5-8pm on the 1st Friday of every month; we will encourage parishioners to sign up to cover each hour for this to happen, and Holy Hour will continue on Saturdays from 2-3:30pm. Night Song will also resume in October and are on the 2nd Thursday of each month beginning at 8pm. This is always a wonderful way to end the day and relax and reflect.

This year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal is getting underway. The theme for this year is “Extending Christ’s Mission”. Anyone wishing to get a head-start on their contributions, the Mailing Envelopes are available. Letters to Parishioners will be getting underway soon as well. We pray for the CMA’s success in our Parish!

The ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) group will be starting up again on September 19th, and all women are invited to join. For the next 8-10 weeks, we will be reading about and discussing St. Catherine of Siena, one of the four female Doctors of the Church. If you are looking for a new way to grow in your faith through the study of a remarkable saint’s life and teaching, please consider joining us in the Parish Hall on Wednesdays at 7pm. Please contact Trish at trickb3@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Please visit the music ministry page for details on available opportunities and rehearsal times. 

Have you lost anything or left something in the pews? It is probably well kept in the lost and found basket. There are precious items in the basket. Kindly stop by the lost and found basket located on the northern side of the church and see what is in there. It is full and we need to empty it as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation.

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.

Definition of the Liturgy Committee: The Liturgy Committee is a standing committee of the Parish dedicated to the promotion of active participation in worship. The overall purpose of the Liturgy Committee is to assist the parish in preparing and providing for the spiritual development of the members of the parish through liturgical celebrations and significant prayer experiences. The Liturgy Committee is active and helpful in recruiting and training liturgical ministers, preparing parish liturgies and prayers, setting parish policy drawing from the diocesan policy, along with educating the parish in issues of liturgy. Therefore, the Liturgy Committee assists the pastor and pastoral staff in forming and maintaining a vision of liturgy, which is truly the center of the life of the parish. This committee will meet 4 times in a year (quarterly).

These are the meetings dates: September 21st

 November 27th

 February 27th

The fourth date is yet to be determined.

 Time: 6 PM, Venue: parish hall.

Contact Fr. Chumo if you are interested in serving the parish in this endeavor.

Our lost and found basket is at the rear of the church before the Vestibule area.

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 rich.rasmussen@dor.org for information or to register.

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.

Sanctuary area with ambo, Altar and High Altar during Ordinary time

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

Picture of Rev. Augustine Chumo

Rev. Augustine Chumo

Pastor of Immaculate Conception

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In our life we are required to make many choices. Many are the things that attract us, and we cannot have them all. To choose some means we must renounce others. The readings for this Sunday are on the theme of choice. The first reading mentions the choice of Solomon. He preferred wisdom, the material good of this world. The gospel tells the story of the rich man. Jesus asked him to make a committed choice; either follow him, giving up all his riches, or keep his goods and loose him. The second reading tells us that the word of God is like a double edged sword that penetrates deeply and uncovers all that is hidden in the human heart. This is the word that forces one to make radical decisions.

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