4671 Towline Road, Ransomville New York 14131 Telephone 716‐731‐4822 Fax 716‐ 731‐4911

  September 30 & October 1, 2017

Immaculate Conception Church

 

Parish Staff: Rev. James Bastian (ext. 102) Dcn. Paul Stankiewicz, Deacon Mrs. Mary Zastrow (ext. 101), Secretary Mrs. Laurie Muth (ext. 103), Pastoral Associate Mr. Gordon Ross, Maintenance Outreach Program - Primary Contacts:

Mr. Michael Shaw 481-9001 Mr. Howard Morgan 417-7584

RCIA Coordinator: Donna Kelsch

Al-Anon: Meetings take place on the 2nd

Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha room.

Ministry to the Sick: Home visitations are available for all parishioners who are confined to their homes because of any illness or other infirmity. Call 731-4822 to make arrangements.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday 6:00 - 6:25 p.m. By appointment:716-731-4822

Prayer Service Schedule: Tuesday, Friday 9:00 a.m.

Mass Schedule: Saturdays 4:00 p.m. Sundays 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Monday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Adoration: Adoration in Chapel every Friday 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. FORMED Parish Code:

X7RQGP. Email: icransomville@yahoo.com

Our Parish Mission Statement “Immaculate Conception parish is a warm and caring Roman Catholic faith communi-ty where all of God's people are welcome. We strive to bring Christ to all people through spiritually vibrant and uplifting liturgies, ministry, service and outreach.”

RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH RANSOMVILLE, NY

Mass Intentions Saturday September 30 4:00 pm In memory of Helen Portfilio req. by Josephine Monteleone (sister) Sunday October 1 8:30 am In memory of Jack Pagano req. by Finnerty family

11:00 am In memory of Philip Warner req. by IC Impact Monday October 2 9:00 am In memory of Helen Portfilio req. by Josephine Monteleone (sister)Tuesday October 3 9:00 am Prayer and Communion Service Wednesday October 4 6:30 pm In memory of Vernly Antoncich req. by Bonnie Ball Thursday October 5 9:00 am Intentions of The Blessed Mother req. by Rosary Altar Society Friday October 6 9:00 am Prayer, Communion Service, Adoration Saturday October 7 4:00 pm In memory of David Crawford req. by John & Wendy Farino

Sunday October 8 8:30 am In memory of Cindy Lotempio req. by boys, mom, dad, & family

11:00 am In memory of Glenda Jackson req. by Donna Kelsch

October is Respect Life Month– A Message from Bishop Malone

Taken from the archives of Consider This…. Daybreak TV 2016

“October is Respect Life Month. The threats to life and assaults on human life are tragically abundant. Since 

1973, over 55million pre‐born children's lives have been snuffed out by abor on and the list of assaults on life go 

on and on. In some states, assisted suicide has become legal. In other states, there's an effort toward that goal. 

And in the face of it all, our Holy Father Pope Francis, in his simple and direct way, tells us to "open our hearts to life". How do we 

do that? We do that by educa ng ourselves about the assaults to life that are all around us, learning about our Catholic Teaching 

about respec ng all life from concep on to natural death, by wri ng le ers to our poli cians and the media is part of life, and 

especially by prayer. Listen to the words from Saint Paul II  "What is urgently called for is a general mobiliza on of conscience and 

united ethical effort to create a  campaign in support of all life." 

Be Part Of The Life Chain And Take A Stand For Life!

Sunday, October 1st marks the beginning of the Annual Respect Life Program in which the Buffalo Diocese is once again forming the Life Chain. Life Chain is a powerful witness of pro-life Americans,

standing for one hour praying for our nation and for an end to abortion. Thousands of pro-lifers throughout the United States will take a stand for life and our diocese will stand along Niagara Falls Boulevard from Buffalo to Niagara Falls. Our church community will stand in prayer at 101st Street (and park in the Allstate parking lot) where signs will be available. We will stand from 2-3pm. Rain or Shine! Bring a chair if needed. 

Join Immaculate Conception’s Respect Life Team This Sunday

Mass for the Loss of a Child If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a child of any age, due to any circumstance, including

losses due to miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion, please join us for a special Mass to offer a prayer, healing, and

hope. Men and women of all faiths are welcome. Saturday, October 7 at noon

St. Mary of the Cataract RC Church 259 Fourth Street

Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Co-sponsored by Immaculate Conception’s Respect Life Team

You are invited to join the “40 Days For Life” Fall Campaign, the largest Pro‐Life mobiliza on in history, bringing together record numbers of prayer volunteers across all 50 states and all around the world to pray, fast and publicly stand for Life!

Please consider performing a spiritual work of mercy by sacri‐ficing one hour or more of your me at our peaceful, prayer‐ful and lawful vigil in front of the Buffalo Women Services facility at 2500 Main Street, in Buffalo, NY. The campaign will run from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily from September 27 through November 5. Please spread the word and encourage others to join this Life‐saving campaign.

Want to get involved? Contact Respect Life Commi ee Leaders ‐Kathy Zebko‐940‐3452 or Cathy Auguliaro –946‐0126 

Offertory Collection………………………… $4,386.66 Renovation Fund……………………………… $ 20.00 Children…………………………………………… $4.00 Religious Assist to Poland(Add’t)………………... $25.00 Hurricane Harvey………………... …………….$1,120.85 Hurricane Irma………………... ………………..$3,203.50 Campaign for Catholic Education ……………….$305.00 Christ the King Seminary………………………….$389.00 Diocesan Priests Retirement (Addt’l)……….….. .$50.00

Stewardship

Marilynn, Jeff Antoncich, Lionel Barrick, Christine Blagus, Carol Boyle, Robert Bridgeman, Jason Busey, Cheryl Cicero, Janice DePlato, Lauren Devin, Jennette DiLorenzo, Diane Fallgotter, Faye Finley, Haven Hiller,

David Hestand, Ron & Judy Hicks, Norbert Kaleta, Cathy Kean, Donna Keener, Happy Klan, Angela Lissen, Bon-nie Martin, Lynn Maggioli, Christopher McGillion, Peter

Modaffari, The Mombrea Family, Debbie Nolan, Heather Nugent, Wendy Osucha, Luke Pogram, Mike Rexford, Dennis Shaw, Noah Shelvay, Donald Sinclair , Andrew Stack, Mary Siemucha, Ailleen Siuta, Bruce Stauff, Di-

ane Taylor, Kenneth Treichler, Kim Vallaincourt, Janice Ventimiglia, Karl Wagner, Florence Walker, Charlotte Wimett, Mark Zastrow, and Jeannine Ziolek Heritage

Manor Residents: Carol, Cheryl, Donna

If you would like to have a name added to or taken off of the

prayer list, please call the parish office at 731– 4822

Please Pray For ...

SUN. October 1—Religious Ed 9:45am-10:45am.

SUN. October 1—RE Parent Meeting 9:45am-10:45am.

MON. October 2—Mario’s Pet Food Pantry 10 am- noon.

TUE. October 2—Caritas Bowling 10am Lewiston Event Center

WED. October 3—Confession 6:00-6:25pm

THU. October 4—Knitting Group 1:00 pm

THU. October 4—I.C. Impact Youth Group 6:30pm

FRI. October 5— Eucharistic Adoration 10:00 am– 4pm.

FRI. October 5— Bible Study 10:00 am

SUN. October 8—No Religious Ed Columbus Day

Parish Activities

Martha’s Movers– Women’s Exercise Fitness Room Hours

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, & Fri: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 3:15-5:00 Zumba Mon, Wed: 10:00 AM $6/class or $10/wk

Stocking for Soldiers 2017 The Rosary Altar Society is asking for your assistance in supporting our troops this Christmas. We will be collecting items to fill

Christmas stockings which will be shipped in December to servicemen and women.

Stockings for Soldiers 

Support our Troops This Christmas

The Collection bins are located

near the Sacristy

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SEPTEMBER 30 & OCTOBER 1, 2017

Deacon Paul will be holding a Blessing of

Animals Ceremony

Saturday, October 7 at 2:00 pm 

Meet at St. Francis Statue 

Pet Blessing at IC Honors St. Francis of Assisi

Altar Servers Needed

If your child has made his/her First Holy Communion, then they are invited to become and Alter Server!

Contact the Parish Office to arrange a training.

Retrouvaille Retrouvaille… A lifeline for marriages 

A program to help couples renew their marriages. October 20th weekend

Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage?  

Are you frustrated hurt or angry with your spouse? 

Are you constantly figh ng? Or do you simply shut down? 

Retrouvaille provides marriage help! visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call

1-800-470-2230

 

Rosary Altar Society Craft Fair is A Success Thank you! Thank You! Thank you! To all those who helped out at the craft fair this year, thank you! It was a success and we had so much fun! Donna and her crew did a great job in the kitchen. Bruce and Guy made some fabulous chili. Joanne and Rosa sold lots of basket raffle tickets. Kelly, Jane and Irene sold 50/50 tickets and manger raffle tickets all while greeting customers. Laurie and Makayla had a face painting area that all the kids (and some adults) enjoyed. Thank you to all that donated baskets and Sue and Fran who helped put them together. It takes time and team work to make this event a success. We are truly blessed with such incredible support! Thank you all!

 

Food Pantry/Care Givers Ministry

This is the time of year when we need to replenish our food pantry for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. We are in need of canned goods, cake mixes, stuffing, etc. Please remember that we are unable to accept outdated food items. If you or someone you know are in need, please contact the parish office. All information is confidential. Place items in bin near the Sacristy.

Non Perishable Food Items Needed

26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 30 & OCTOBER 1, 2017

Daily Scripture Readings

Sat. September 30- Zechariah 2:5‐9, 14‐15 A; Jeremiah 31:10, 11‐12A B, 13; 2 Timothy 1:10; Luke 9:40 3B‐45 Sun. October 1- Ezekiel 18:25‐28; Psalm 25: 4‐5, 6‐7, 8‐9; Philippians 2:1‐11; John 10:27; Ma hew 21:28‐32 Mon. October 2- Zechariah 8:1‐8; Psalm 102:16‐18, 19‐21, 29 and 22‐23; Psalm 103:21; Ma hew 18:1‐5, 10 Tue. October 3- Zechariah 8:20‐23; Psalm 87:1B‐3, 4‐5, 6‐7; Mark 10:45; Luke 9:51‐56 

Wed. October 4- Nehemiah 2:1‐8; Psalm 137:1‐2, three, 4‐5, 6; Philippians 3:8‐9; Luke 9:57‐62 Thu. October 5- Nehemiah 8:1‐4A, 5‐6, 7B‐12; Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11; Mark 1:15; Luke 10:1‐12 Fri. October 6 -Baruch 1:15‐22; Psalm 79:1B‐2, 3‐5, 8, 9; Psalm 95:8; Luke 10:13‐16 Sat. October 7- Baruch 4:5‐12, 27‐29; Psalm 69:33‐35, 36‐37; Ma hew 11:25; Luke 10:17‐24 Sun. October 8- Isaiah 5:1‐7; Psalm 80:9, 12, 13‐14, 15‐16, 19‐20; Philippians 4, 6‐9; John 15:16; Ma hew 21:33‐43

Remember to return your

survey!!

Helping those in need...Our mission continues...

Diocese of Buffalo Office of the Bishop

 

There will be a second collec on  on October 7/8 weekend.                        Thank you for your love, prayers, and concern. 

YOU’RE INVITED TO

MISSION 2017

ALL SAINTS PARISH 76 Church Street. Lockport

OCTOBER 22-28

6:30-9:30 PM

 

God’s Mercy IS FOR EVERYONE!

Do you seek peace in your personal and spiritual l life?

Do you want to strengthen your relationship with the Lord and have a greater awareness of him in your life?

THEN MISSION IS FOR YOU Our nights consist of traditional Catholic liturgies, deeply moving spiritual opportunities, food and fellowship.

Mission begins at 6:30pm-9:30 pm

Come expecting God to touch your life in some way.

Register by visiting the All Saints website at www.allsaintslockport.org

Or contact Laurie Muth in the office

Have You Considered Attending Mission This Year? Dear Parish Family, 

Have you ever considered a ending a Mission but didn't want to go it alone? How about                     

joining me and other IC parishioners October 22‐28 from 6:30‐9:30 pm at All Saints Parish in 

Lockport. I have included some informa on and am praying you will join me.  

PAX, 

Fr. Jim  

 

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1, 2017

In Our Faith Community– Mark Your calendar

CENTENNIAL WEEKEND CELEBRATION

OF THE FINAL APPARITION

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

MASSES 11:30 AM AND 4:00 PM

ROSARY AND CONFESSION :

11:00AM, 3:30PM, 6:30PM

HEALING MASS: 7:00PM

CELEBRANT: FR. RICHARD

McLEAR

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

“FATIMA:MARY SPEAKS AND THE

POPES LISTEN?” 2PM & 7PM

SPEAKER: DR. Gloria Falcao Dodd

11:00AM, 3:30PM, 6:30PM

“FATIMA:THE MUSICAL” 3PM &7PM

PRESENTER: MORNING STAR FAMILY

HOLY HOUR

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

NYS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE 1:15PM

MASS & ROSARY PROCESSION

CELEBRANT: BISHOP EDWARD

GROSZ,DD

ROSARY: MUSICAL GLORIOUS

MYSTERIES 3:15PM

MUSIC MINISRTY:

QUIET WATERS

MASS: 5PM

CANDELIGHT ROSARY

PROCESSION & BURNING OF

PETITIONS 6:30PM

Fr. Richard McLear  Dr. Gloria Falcao Dodd  Bishop Edward Grosz 

Auxiliary Bishop 

Immaculate Conception teams up with WLVL

During the month of October, Immaculate Conception Parish will sponsor the Catholic Today radio show, hosted by Greg Prince, on WLVL 1340 AM. The half-hour program airs on Sunday mornings at 8:00 a.m. and consists of Scripture readings, music, reflections and inspirational stories. Our parish is proud to take part in this endeavor which uses the medium of radio to spread the gospel. Be sure to tune in!

IC To Sponsor Catholic Radio Show Correction

       Please note that the dates listed in the October Calendar for the All Saints Mission are incorrect. The correct dates are Sunday, October 22– Saturday,  October 28 from 6:30pm‐9:30pm. 

Book Club

       By now, everyone should have their books. If you requested one and did not pick it up, please contact Laurie in the Parish office.  We will meet  October 16 at either 10am or 7pm. Pick the  me that best fits your schedule. Refreshments will be served.