IC "UP TO THE MINUTE"

This page is to provide you with "Up To The Minute" news going on at Immaculate Conception.  Also be sure to check our "Upcoming Events" page to keep your calendar up to date!

Immaculate Conception Parish is pleased to announce "The Question of the Week". Each week you will find a question here in the bulletin and also on our parish website at IC-Parish.com The purpose of the question is to provide you with an opportunity to consider the Gospel message a little more personally. You are encouraged to discuss your thoughts with family members and parish family members. We have also included a "Question of the Week" for the younger members of our parish family.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Third Sunday of Lent
Repent

Reading I: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15  The Burning Bush
Reading II: 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12  Examples for Us
Gospel: Luke 13: 1-9  The Fig Tree

Adults—What changes can I make in my daily life to atone for my past sins and failings and to help me do better in the future? 

Children—Who among my friends is in most need of a helping hand? What can I do this week to show them God’s love?
 

Please take the time to learn about our Online Intentional Giving program.  More information is available - just click on the "Give Online" button below.

Please come to a concert to benefit Amaus Health Services Clinic.  Amaus provides health care to the homeless and economically vulnerable of Syracuse.

The concert will feature many professional performers including some of our own parishioners. Featured artists include: jazz pianist Jerry Exline, vocalists Bruce Campbell, Shawn Hebert, Tom Anzalone, Janet LaFrance, Monsignor Ron Bill, Sherrie Hale, and more; our flutist, Dana DeGennarro and organist, Jane Price will also be performing. Our own Mike Guzman will dance the Salsa. A night of beautiful music!

Please join us Friday, March 12th at 7:30 here in Immaculate Conception.  Tickets are $10.  A portion of the proceeds will be given to Haiti for earthquake relief. Please support this very important cause.  We promise you won't be disappointed!
 

The Francis House Youth Auxiliary Board presents "Battle of the Bands 2010" on Sat., March 13th at Le Moyne College Campus Center. Bands include: SEB (CBA/Bishop Grimes), It's So Monday (West Genesee), The Vagabonds (MPH), Potentially Essential (Onondaga Central), Seventeen Come Sunday (CNS), Vienna Que (F-M), and Crisis Control (Corcoran/Bishop Ludden/W. Genesee). Performances by individuals as well! Doors open at 6:00 pm and winning band will be announced at 10:30 pm. Tickets are $5 pre-sale and $7 at the door. Proceeds will benefit Francis House. For ticket information, please contact Julia Magley at fhyab10@gmail.com.
 

Life Nights are our Sunday night youth gatherings which feature food, games, teaching, reflection and prayer. All high school students are invited!

Upcoming Life Night Dates
April 25: 5-7pm > Whadda Ya Know???
May 16: 5-7pm > Supersize Sacrifice
 

Catholic women’s book study will begin on Thursday, January 21st from 9:45—11:00 am and continue on a weekly basis through June. The first book is "Consider Jesus," by noted female theologian and Fordham professor Sister Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ. After Easter we will study "Women at the Well," by Kathleen Fischer, a professor of theology at Seattle University.

Contact Kay Satterfield 692-4347, Kays65us@yahoo.com or Mary Ann Jefferies at 682-1066, or macj9999@aol.com if you would like to attend.
 

Caterpillars to Butterflies, A new beginning, is an adult bereavement support group. The participants meet every second Sunday of the month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity’s Gathering Room inside the church. (501 Park Street) Call Mary Olmsted at 478-6876 if you’d like more information or would like to attend.
 

Each Friday, at noon we will offer Stations of the Cross followed by a Soup and Bread lunch in Dwyer Hall.
 

Our next Senior Citizen Luncheon will be on Tuesday, April 6 with Mass at 11:30 am and lunch immediately following. Perhaps you are FINALLY at that age when you’re allowed to come to the luncheons, or perhaps you know of someone who would like to join you this year. We hope to see many new faces this year. We are a very friendly bunch! If you will be attending, please , please RSVP to the Parish Office at 637-9846 by March 26th.

April 6th
May 4th                                                               
 

RCIA is for:

•Those who have never been baptized
•Those baptized in denominations not Roman Catholic
•Those baptized Roman Catholic, but never Confirmed
•Those active, practicing Catholics who would like to learn more about where things stand with their faith
today.

All member of our parish, as well as friends and family members are welcome to join us on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm in Dwyer Hall. At these evenings, a topic will be presented and ample time for questions will be allotted.
 

Volunteers needed to deliver Easter Plants on Sat March 27th. Plants will be picked up at the church and delivered between 10 and 12 noon. There will be detailed directions for delivery. If you or your family would like to help bring some Easter sharing to parishioners who are unable to join us at church, please call the rectory at 637-9846.
 

Classes and times offered are listed below. Participants are free to attend any weekly session of the Book they are studying. Classes meet in Dwyer.

Bible Timeline:
Sun., 10 am, Tues. 9:30am & 7 pm
Feb. 28/Mar. 2—Session 18—Luke 1:1—9:50
Mar. 7/9—Session 19—Luke 9:51—19:27

Acts:
Tues 9:30 am and 7:00 pm.
Feb. 28/Mar. 2—Session 18—Acts 22:1—25:12
Mar. 7/9—Session 19—Acts 25:12—28:31

Theology of the Body:
Sundays, 10am; Tuesdays, 9:30am & 7pm
Feb. 28/Mar.—Session 6—Matt 19; 1 Cor 7; Eph 5
Mar. 7/9—Session 7—Ephesians 4,5

“Quick Journey” Through the Bible:
Weds ., 7pm.
 

Every Wednesday St. Lucy’s Church in Syracuse, supports a lunch program open to all. They are in need of volunteers to supply soups or casseroles to feed 16-20 people and bring them to the gym located on Gifford Street across from the church. Food can be dropped off between 9:00 and 10:30 am. They can switch out your pot, if necessary, so you can take it with you. They are hoping for volunteers who can commit to one Wednesday each month. Please call Mary Mahoney at 469-8986 if you can help out.
 

THE TICKETS? They’re baaaack! This year the Immaculate Conception School Foundation will raffle off another 2009 Black Mercedes Benz Convertible. Raffle tickets will be available after Masses next weekend (Nov. 7/8) at the front and Rectory vestibules. Keep in mind, tickets make excellent birthday or Christmas gifts!
 

We are starting an IC Teen Band. If you are interested in participating, please contact the Youth Office. We will have more information soon.
 

The Confirmation page contains the registration forms, class schedule and other important information.  Please visit this page and also the IC Youth Ministry page for important upcoming events and wonderful pictures of previous IC Youth Ministry events.

Check out the IC Youth Ministry webpage for details on upcoming events and trips.
Also make sure to check the IC Youth Ministry Blog!

http://www.icyouthministry.blogspot.com/
 

Please remember to check the IC Youth Ministry page for bulletins, upcoming events & photo's!

IC School participates in several fundraising opportunities during the school year. 
Please read the IC School News flyer for ways that you can help IC School.

Please make sure to check the "Upcoming Events" page often as it is updated on a regular basis.  Thank you!