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PARISH LIFE
Altar Society: Altar Care and Linens
The Altar Society takes
care of the altars in the main church and chapel and purchases items
for the altar, priests and altar servers. Volunteers are needed to
take care of the altars once a week, usually on Friday. Volunteers
are also needed to wash and iron the linens used at Mass each week.
Depending on the number of volunteers, they would not serve again
for several months. No meetings are held for this group.
Alyce McNamara, 445-0500
Bereavement Committee
This group reaches out to
those who have lost loved ones. Volunteers are needed for house
sitting, babysitting, transportation, errands, household chores and
to help set up and serve funeral receptions in Dwyer Hall.
Sister Monica Zmolek, 637-9846 or
mzmolek9@hotmail.com
Church Mice Craft Group
This group produces crafts
and needlework for the annual Christmas Boutique. The money from the
boutique is donated to the parish for various projects. The group
meets in the convent basement weekly on Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. from
September to June. Some work may be done at home. Anyone who is
interested in crafts is welcome to join this group.
Marion Swanson, 637-9846 or 637-9706
Coffee Sunday Helper
Sunday Coffees are held
monthly in Dwyer Hall after liturgies, except during the summer.
These are great opportunities to meet fellow parishioners.
Volunteers are needed to set up and serve the donuts and drinks
after liturgy twice a year.
Liz VanIderstine, 682-5320
Cookie Club
Volunteers are needed to
provide homemade baked goods for special events at church at various
times during the year. The Cookie Club is a great ministry for
families. Minimal effort with maximal impact!
Joan Yanno, 637-6238,
jyanno@twcny.rr.com
Sue Pascucci, 637-4849,
pascuccis@yahoo.com
Mary Foran, 637-5448,
mforan@fmschools.org
Culture
of Life Committee
Pope John Paul II wrote,
“All together, we must build a new culture of life.” This ministry
responds to his exhortation through prayer, study and service. The
committee organizes events to promote the culture of life and
support local crisis pregnancy centers including prayer services,
rosaries and the annual baby shower. The committee also provides
educational materials and legislative updates in the parish bulletin
and Culture of Life resource area.
Life is beautiful. Respect it. Protect it.
Suzanne & Matt Davidson, 637-2361,
sdavids2@twcny.rr.com
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee
meets monthly to advise the pastor on matters of budget and finance.
Joe Bombard, 637-9846
I.C. Good News Mailing Committee
The I.C. Good News is the quarterly parish newspaper. Volunteers are
needed to help prepare the newspaper for mailing.
Julie Trop, 637-1880 (home), 412-2679 (cell),
jtrop@twcny.rr.com
I.C. Good News Newspaper Staff
The I.C. Good News is the quarterly parish newspaper. For over 30
years, the I.C. Good News has covered events in the Church, I.C.
School and parish community. The newspaper offers volunteer
opportunities for parishioners interested in reporting, editing,
proofreading and photography.
Kelly Ann Kelly, 637-3306, Ana Morley, 637-1269,
GoodNews@ic-parish.com
Lenten Luncheon Helper
Each week during Lent,
soup and bread are served after Stations of the Cross. Helpers are
needed to set up and serve the buffet-style luncheon.
Marion Swanson, 637-9846
Maintenance Volunteer
Help out around the church property with cleaning, plumbing,
electrical, painting, carpentry or mechanical jobs. Supplies
provided.
Steve Kelly, 637-9846,
icparish@twcny.rr.com
Minister to the Homebound
Volunteers are needed to
visit or bring the Eucharist to our parishioners who are unable to
attend Mass. Other volunteers provide transportation to Mass for
those able to participate. Some volunteers deliver flowers to
shut-ins at Christmas and Easter.
Sister Monica Zmolek, 637-9846,
mzmolek9@hotmail.com
Parish Council
The Parish Council is a
reflective/consultative body assisting the pastor in discerning the
needs of the parish, its programs and activities, consistent with
and expressive of the Gospel.
Rev. Thomas J. Ryan, 637-9846,
icparish@twcny.rr.com
Parish Kitchen Inventory Assistant
Volunteers are needed to
help with the monthly inventory, reorder and restock of products in
the parish kitchen.
Carol Colby, 637-9846
Prayer Ministry
The I.C. Prayer Ministry
was established in 1997 by Marie Michaels and has been a source of
consolation for many. This ministry consists of many devoted people
who pray for those in need. When prayer requests are received, they
are sent to the Prayer Ministry members via email. Prayer requests
are circulated by phone for those without email.
Elaine LaFollette, 637-9399,
elafoll1@twcny.rr.com
Prayer Shawl Ministry
This group combines a love of knitting, crochet or sewing and
quilting with a prayerful ministry that reaches out to those in need
of comfort. In this spiritual ministry, prayer intentions are
incorporated into the creation of shawls. Completed shawls are
blessed and passed on to the intended recipients.
Donita Whelan, 692-8080,
donitawhelan@gmail.com
Rosary Ministry
The Rosary Ministry is a devout group that recites the rosary in
honor of the Blessed Mother each weekday after 9 o'clock Mass. Some
members of the Rosary Ministry also make rosaries, which are
available, free of charge, at the church entrances.
Rose Ann Caporuscio, 637-3514,
rcap1124@yahoo.com
Senior Citizen Luncheon Helper
From September through
May, monthly liturgies and luncheons are held in Dwyer Hall at 11:30
a.m. for our seniors. Volunteers set up and serve the meal and may
be asked to prepare a dish.
Maryalice & Ken Pacioni, 637-6836,
sofasandchairs@yahoo.com
Stewardship Committee
Our focus is to build a
stewardship culture at Immaculate Conception, so our parishioners
can become committed to lifestyles of prayer, service and financial
generosity. The committee develops programs and events to help
parishioners share their God-given gifts of time, talent and
treasure.
Kelly Ann Kelly, 637-3306,
KellyKA@aol.com
Sunday Nursery Volunteer
Adults and mature teens
are needed to provide child care to infants and toddlers (under 5)
during the 9 a.m. Mass each Sunday from September through June.
Parish Office, 637-9846
Vocation Committee
This committee raises the
consciousness of the parish about the need for vocations to the
priesthood and the religious life. Meetings are held three or four
times a year.
Rev. Thomas J. Ryan, 637-9846,
icparish@twcny.rr.com
Welcoming Committee
The Welcoming Committee
reaches out in the spirit of hospitality and Christian fellowship to
welcome new members of the parish community. Volunteers will make
personal contact with new parishioners through home visits and
annual newcomer luncheons. This is a great opportunity to meet new
people and share your knowledge of and enthusiasm for I.C. and the
F.M. area.
Lisa Pilewski, 692-4252,
pilewfam@aol.com
Women of I.C.
This group meets regularly to address the needs of parish families
through spiritual, education and social programs. The “Circle of
Care” provides meals for families who have new babies, have lost
loved ones or may be experiencing serious illnesses. The group
coordinates several activities, including the parish picnic, Fall
Wine and Cheese Social and a play group for toddlers that meets
Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon in the parish nursery.
Heather Cleary, 692-4208,
htcleary@yahoo.com
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