Opportunities To Help... Please Read to the End
Dear Parishioners,
As October comes to an end, our parish is entering one of its two busiest seasons. This Sunday we will begin our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for the St. Peter/St. Denis Food Pantry. This coming Friday we observe the Solemnity of All Saints, a Holy Day of Obligation. And on November 5, we all have an opportunity to begin a Marian Consecration to the Blessed Mother - a spiritual response to everything that has been occurring in our Church. Please read through to the end, and help out where you can. For more information, make sure to download the images and documents attached to this email.
As October comes to an end, our parish is entering one of its two busiest seasons. This Sunday we will begin our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for the St. Peter/St. Denis Food Pantry. This coming Friday we observe the Solemnity of All Saints, a Holy Day of Obligation. And on November 5, we all have an opportunity to begin a Marian Consecration to the Blessed Mother - a spiritual response to everything that has been occurring in our Church. Please read through to the end, and help out where you can. For more information, make sure to download the images and documents attached to this email.
Marian Consecration
His Eminence, Cardinal Dolan, is offering an opportunity to bring to our Archdiocesan family something of a spiritual conversion, a light within the darkness of these troubled times. All are invited to consider joining in consecrating themselves to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Through the goodness of the office of young adult outreach we have received 160 copies of the consecration book, “33 Days to Morning Glory”. They are in the vestibule, and you may take one home. These consecration books explain everything you need to do. Please take one home and use it with your family.
Through the goodness of the office of young adult outreach we have received 160 copies of the consecration book, “33 Days to Morning Glory”. They are in the vestibule, and you may take one home. These consecration books explain everything you need to do. Please take one home and use it with your family.
The 33 Day Consecration Process begins November 5, 2019.
Please Help ICC Keep FORMED
Deadline: November 15
Visit it once and you will be hooked.
Visit it once and you will be hooked.
WE NEED YOU to be able to offer FORMED to our Parishioners for free. All you need to do is register, and to do that, just visit FORMED.ORG, check off that you are a member of our Parish, select our church's name - Immaculate Conception Church (zip code 10533) - enter your own name, and your email address. We only have until November 15 to get you enrolled!
No passwords. No hassles. Plus, two minutes on your end, will enable us to offer the very best in Catholic movies, children’s programming, audio dramas and books, Bible studies, sacramental prep materials, documentaries, and audio talks to all of our parishioners. If you aren't involved in any of our ministries, societies or activities, your registration will go a long way to helping those that are, do their work, and spread the WORD. This is your chance to get involved by just signing in.
No passwords. No hassles. Plus, two minutes on your end, will enable us to offer the very best in Catholic movies, children’s programming, audio dramas and books, Bible studies, sacramental prep materials, documentaries, and audio talks to all of our parishioners. If you aren't involved in any of our ministries, societies or activities, your registration will go a long way to helping those that are, do their work, and spread the WORD. This is your chance to get involved by just signing in.
BINGO IS COMING
ICC's Family Bingo nights are one of the most popular events of the parish year! It is a true family event with kids of all ages present. The BINGO cards are cheap, the food is inexpensive - but yummy - the excitement is palpable, and our BINGO team and Confirmandi keep the night hopping!
Save the date and spread the word. Saturday, November 16 at 6:15PM in the ICC Gym!
Save the date and spread the word. Saturday, November 16 at 6:15PM in the ICC Gym!
Concert for Hope
Eric Genuis, composer, pianist, and speaker, will be visiting Transfiguration Parish on Wednesday, October 30. Joining him will be a world class violinist, cellist and vocalist. The evening will start with Hors d’ouevres, beer and wine at 6:15PM, with the concert starting at 7PM. This is a free-will donation event to raise money and awareness for Concerts for Hope, which provides free concerts for the forgotten and marginalized members of our society - e.g those in prison, rehab centers, veterans’ and nursing homes, hospitals, and inner city schools.
For more on Concerts for Hope, or to hear Eric’s work, go to https://www.ericgenuis.com/concertsforhope. RSVP today to CFHRivertowns@gmail.com.
For more on Concerts for Hope, or to hear Eric’s work, go to https://www.ericgenuis.com/concertsforhope. RSVP today to CFHRivertowns@gmail.com.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
It's that time again. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and once again we will be holding our Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit the CRS food bank at St. Peter/St. Denis Church in Yonkers, NY. Fliers will be available in the vestibule with a list of everything we need.
In an effort to cut down on waste, this year we are requesting you make your donations in any spare reusable cloth bags you have at home. If you don't have any, bring them in a sturdy, paper shopping bag.
The last day for donations is Wednesday, November 20!
In an effort to cut down on waste, this year we are requesting you make your donations in any spare reusable cloth bags you have at home. If you don't have any, bring them in a sturdy, paper shopping bag.
The last day for donations is Wednesday, November 20!
That's it for today, but before you go... There are only 60 days until Christmas!!! That's as much as I'm going to say about it for now, but wait until you see what we this year's "Breakfast With Santa" is going to be like. But there will be a lot more happening before that... think Halloween, All Souls, All Saints, Veteran's Day, Interfaith Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, Advent...
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Fr. Ashman