Here we go!
Dear Parishioners,
With less than two weeks left until Thanksgiving, everyone's calendars are getting heavier, as their wallets are getting lighter, and lighter, and lighter... And that is exactly where we come in. So, come in! Amidst the stress of chip-inserting, and school calendars, and parties, and cooking, and guests, and gifts... Immaculate Conception Church continues to stand quietly and firmly at 16 North Broadway, in Irvington. Here you are welcome, and loved, and here you have a place to rest and search for hope and meaning through the hustle and bustle of the "holiday" season. You don't have to lift a finger, if you don't want to (although we love it when you do). We are here for you. So read on!
With less than two weeks left until Thanksgiving, everyone's calendars are getting heavier, as their wallets are getting lighter, and lighter, and lighter... And that is exactly where we come in. So, come in! Amidst the stress of chip-inserting, and school calendars, and parties, and cooking, and guests, and gifts... Immaculate Conception Church continues to stand quietly and firmly at 16 North Broadway, in Irvington. Here you are welcome, and loved, and here you have a place to rest and search for hope and meaning through the hustle and bustle of the "holiday" season. You don't have to lift a finger, if you don't want to (although we love it when you do). We are here for you. So read on!
(Psst. Make sure to read all the way to the end for BIG NEWS!)
FAMILY BINGO TOMORROW!!!
Family BINGO is exciting and fun... and cheap! $10 will get you a full game pack, and you can always purchase an extra "purple jackpot card" for $2. Grab a slice of pizza or a hot dog, plus a drink and dessert for dinner, and everyone will be happy! Bring your family to the 5PM Mass right beforehand, and your obligation is fulfilled. PLUS you will be teaching your children that being part of a faithful community can be fun, too. You don't have to be a parishioner to come, so if your kids (or you) want to bring a friend, they are more than welcome! Saturday, November 16 at 6PM in the GYM.
LAST FEW DAYS FOR THANKSGIVING FOOD DONATIONS
Have you picked up a flier for the St. Peter/St. Dennis Thanksgiving Food Drive yet? No worries. We've attached one right here for you. Remember, the last day to donate food is this Wednesday, November 20. That's when our 7th and 8th graders will be getting everything ready. We can also always use help taking bags to the food pantry on Friday, November 22. Contact Adrienne Lauer at 591-7740 to let her know you can help!
THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH SERVICE
Isn't it great to know that we are not the only people of Faith here in the Rivertowns? We share our beautiful town with many members of different faiths, and we are called to be good neighbors to them, and responsible citizens of Irvington. Come be that light on the hill at the 2019 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. This year it is being hosted by our brothers and sisters at the Irvington Presbyterian Church, on Tuesday, November 26 at 7:30PM. Let's show up, represent our Faith, and share our love with them!
FINALLY THE NEWS YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!
We all know that Santa Claus comes to ICC every year, but this year he is coming in GRAND style. That's right! Santa will be bringing Mrs. Claus, "Cookie" his helper, and a whole cast of other friends to the ICC GYM on Sunday, December 8 at 1PM. How could it not be grand if, after all, it is also the Feast of the Immaculate Conception!
So this year, to celebrate in style, we are going to have a breakfast buffet, live music, ice cream from Main Street Sweets, a reading of "The Night Before Christmas", Santa and his friends... and a "cash bar" to make the event even "merrier" for the adults! Plus, we have invited our neighbors from St. Barnabas Church and the Irvington Presbyterian Church, to join us in celebration... not of the "holidays"... but of
So this year, to celebrate in style, we are going to have a breakfast buffet, live music, ice cream from Main Street Sweets, a reading of "The Night Before Christmas", Santa and his friends... and a "cash bar" to make the event even "merrier" for the adults! Plus, we have invited our neighbors from St. Barnabas Church and the Irvington Presbyterian Church, to join us in celebration... not of the "holidays"... but of
CHRISTMAS!
Just as last year, we have joined in reciprocal celebrations of the Christmas Season with St. Barnabas and Irvington Presbyterian. So take a look at the flier, save all three dates, and CELEBRATE!
In closing - maybe if we stop thinking of it as the "holiday" season, and begin to see it as "Christmastime", the din and clamor will subside, and we will hear the ringing of bells, not the dinging of credit card charges. Come rest on one of our wooden pews this Sunday. You'll be amazed how comfortable they can be with Christ at your side.
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Fr. Ashman