Pastoral StaffRev. Anthony Sorgie, Pastor

Rev. Paul Waddell, Parochial VicarRev. Seán Connolly

Deacon Anthony ViolaDeacon Carl Degenhardt

Parish StaffSr. Cora Lombardo, Director - Religious Education

Ms. Maureen Harten, Principal - ICS Regional School

Offices Hours:Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Weekend Masses:Saturday Evening

4:00 PM at Assumption5:00 PM at Immaculate Conception

Sunday at Immaculate Conception:8:00 AM • 10:00 AM • 12:00 PM • 5:00 PM

Sunday at Assumption:9:00 AM

Spanish Mass/Misa en Español:11:30 AM at Assumption

todos los Domingos

Bilingual Italian/English Mass/Messa in Italiano:9:00 AM at Assumption

on the first Sunday of the month

Weekday Masses:(recitation of the Rosary before Mass)

Monday - Friday:7:30 AM at Assumption

8:30 AM • 12:00 PM at Immaculate ConceptionSaturday:

8:30 AM at Immaculate Conception

Holy Day Masses:Vigil: 7:30 PM at Immaculate Conception

Solemnity: 8:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 4:30 and 7:30 PMat Immaculate Conception

7:30 AM at Assumption (Monday-Friday only)

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)Assumption on Saturday: 3:30 - 3:55 PM

Immaculate Conception on Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 PMor by appointment with priest on duty

Miraculous Medal Novena:Mondays after 12:00 PM Mass

with 7:00 PM Benediction

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:Mondays and First Fridays after the 12:00 PM Mass

at Immaculate ConceptionReposition and Benediction is at 7:00 PM

The Parish ofImmaculate Conception & Assumption of Our Lady

Immaculate Conception Church, Rectory and Offices: 53 Winter Hill Road, Tuckahoe, New York 10707Assumption Church and Fr. Fata Hall: 125 Wallace St • Tuckahoe, NY 10707

www.assumption-immaculate.orgRectory & Cemetery: 961-3643 • Immaculate Conception School: 961-3785 • Religious Education Office: 961-1076

December 31, 2017Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Presentation of the LordStained Glass Window at Immaculate Conception Church

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From the Desk of The Pastor December 31, 2017The Babe of Bethlehem

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Next Week: Epiphany of the Lord1st Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6

2nd Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12

First Reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14All that we say and do should bring honor and glory to God. This reading expands on that; honor and respect must be shown toward our parents. Failure to do so is offensive to God.

Gospel: Luke 2:22-40This passage tells of the Presentation of the Lord. The purification process that is mentioned is the ritual purifi-cation of a woman who has given birth. She is considered “unclean” after childbirth and cannot enter the temple or touch anything sacred. The purification process included a burnt offering and the mikveh, a ritual immersion, in order to achieve ritual purification.

Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21In this reading, St. Paul tells us how we should treat oth-ers, with “… heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another…” Is there any better way to imi-tate Jesus?

Parish Mission StatementWith the Eucharist as our source, Mary as our patroness and the Holy Spirit as our guide, we the Roman Catholic Parish of Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady, Tuckahoe, seek to give meaning to our faith by following Christ’s command to care for His people, by fostering actions that nourish both

the spiritual and social needs of our people and build community within and without our parish.

As we celebrate Christmas, the season will undoubtedly evoke many memories of Christmases past and recall the loved ones who made our celebrations very special. My most enduring memory of Christmas was decorating the house. Central to this end, was the placing of the Nativity scene on the credenza. My grandmother always placed the figures in just the “right spot”, placing them as though she “knew” exactly how it all took place. And, of course, she would never allow the infant Jesus to be placed until Christmas Eve. The “fuss” bespoke of her deep devotion to the Holy Family and her own not so holy family. Even now, our family Nativity scene is set up as she did it and hopefully with at least half the devotion that my grandmother had for it.

The popularity of the Nativity scene, one of the most beloved and enduring symbols of the holiday season, originated in Italy and is attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. St. Bonaventure (d. 1274) in his Life of St. Francis of Assisi tells the story the best:

It happened in the third year before his death, that in order to excite the inhabitants of Grecio to com-memorate the nativity of the Infant Jesus with great devotion, [St. Francis] determined to keep it with all possible solemnity; and lest he should be accused of lightness or novelty, he asked and obtained the permission of the sovereign Pontiff. Then he prepared a manger, and brought hay, and an ox and an ass to the place appointed. The brethren were summoned, the people ran together, the forest re-sounded with their voices, and that venerable night was made glorious by many and brilliant lights and sonorous psalms of praise.

The man of God [St. Francis] stood before the manger, full of devotion and piety, bathed in tears and radiant with joy; the Holy Gospel was chanted by Francis, the Levite of Christ. Then he preached to the people around the nativity of the poor King; and being unable to utter His name for the tenderness of His love, He called Him the Babe of Bethlehem.

Like St. Francis, perhaps you have your particular traditions, whether it be a nativity scene, or a special recipe. What-ever they be, may it bespeak of our faith and devotion to the Gospel. The Holy Family, though mired in many chal-lenges and trials, remained faithful to God’s Word. As you peer into your own nativity scene and live out your tradi-tions of Christmas, may you recognize that all our trials find their resolution in the simplicity of the Birth of the Babe of Bethlehem.

Father Anthony Sorgie

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Registration: New Parishioners may register by visiting one of the priests or by calling the rectory: 961-3643.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Anytime - call the priest on duty: 961-3643. Also on Saturdays: 3:30-3:55 PM at Assumption, 4:00-5:00 at Immaculate Conception.

Communion Calls for the Home Bound: Weekly or monthly. Please call the rectory to arrange visitations.

The Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call Fr. Sorgie, our pastor, to arrange for the date and church of your wedding at least six months in advance, prior to any other plans for your expected wedding date. Wedding arrangements will be handled by our Wedding Coordinator, Mrs. Marge Russo: (914) 629-1691.Note: there are no weddings on Sundays.

The Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms are scheduled at 1:30 PM on select Sundays at Immaculate Conception or Assumption. Call the rectory as soon as possible to make arrangements. Baptismal catechesis (instruction) is offered on one Thursday of each month.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Anytime day or night. Call 961-3643.

Godparent/Sponsor: Eligibility forms to be a godparent or sponsor can only be given to active and participating members of the parish who have been registered for 6 months or more.

Devotion of First FridayThis coming Friday is the first Friday of the month. Please join us for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament af-ter the Noon Mass at Immaculate Conception until 7 PM. Adoration is also scheduled each Monday (except major holidays - such as this Monday, New Year’s Day) at Im-maculate Conception after the Noon Mass and Miraculous Medal Novena with Benediction at 7:00 PM.

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Immaculate Conception Church

Assumption Church

Sat 12/30 4:00 PM Anna Marie Marinello Mem.Sun 12/31 9:00 AM Mildred Joan Pinto Mem. 11:30 AM Parishioners and Their FamiliesMon 1/1 9:00 AM Gladys Humphries Mem.Tues 1/2 7:30 AM Antonino Lamberti Mem.Wed 1/3 7:30 AM Daniel B. Fetzer Mem.Thurs 1/4 7:30 AM Richard Dalby Mem.Fri 1/5 7:30 AM Armando Frusciante Mem.Sat 1/6 4:00 PM Jack Gherardi Mem.Sun 1/7 9:00 AM Filomena & Vito Gizzo Mem. 11:30 AM Parishioners and Their Families

Saturday, December 30 Vigil: Holy Family 5:00 PM Thomas & Katherine Huvane Mem.Sunday, December 31 Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph8:00 AM Deceased of De Gioia & Valerio Families Mem.10:00 AM John Rivera Mem.12:00 PM Aida Materi Mem.5:00 PM Arthur BernacchiaMonday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God8:30 AM Concetta Di Gioia Mem.12:00 PM Anthony Morcone Mem.Tuesday, January 2 St. Basil & St. Gregory Nanzianzen8:30 AM William Lougheed Mem.12:00 PM Patricia Tavolilla Mem.Wednesday, January 3 Most Holy Name of Jesus8:30 AM Giuseppe Di Spirito Mem.12:00 PM Claudio Ponzini Mem.Thursday, January 4 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton8:30 AM Marcelo & Carmen Cruz • Elpidio & Sixta Laiz Mem.12:00 PM Maria Rosa Pagnotta Mem.Friday, January 5 St. John Neumann8:30 AM Albert Paganini Mem.12:00 PM Carlo Dotore Mem.Saturday, January 6 St. André Bessette8:30 AM Philip Fusco & David Langell Mem.Saturday, January 6 Vigil: Epiphany of the Lord5:00 PM Daniel Ahern Mem.Sunday, January 7 Epiphany of the Lord8:00 AM Frank Veltri Mem.10:00 AM Robert Bracchitta & Deceased of the Bracchitta Family Mem.12:00 PM Nicholas Puglisi Mem.5:00 PM Bob Simonetti Mem.

Next Weekend’s Celebrants:

Immaculate Conception:Vigil: Epiphany Sunday - Saturday, January 6

5:00 PM: Fr. PaulEpiphany Sunday - Sunday, January 7

8:00 AM: Fr. Connolly10:00 AM: Fr. Sorgie12:00 PM: Fr. André5:00 PM: Fr. Sorgie

AssumptionVigil: Epiphany Sunday - Saturday, January 6

4:00 PM: Fr. TierneyEpiphany Sunday - Sunday, January 7

9:00 AM: Fr. Tiso (Italian)11:30 AM: Fr. Connolly (Spanish)

New Year’s Party MovedOur Parish New Year’s Party has moved from the ICS Caf-eteria to Fr. Fata Hall.

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A Prayer before theBlessed Sacrament for

an Increase of Priestly Vocations

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Eternal Father, Son of the Virgin Mary,We thank You for offering Your lifein sacrifice on the Cross,and for renewing this sacrificein every Mass celebrated throughout the world.

In the power of the Holy Spiritwe adore You and proclaimYour living presence in the Eucharist.We desire to imitate the love You show usin your death and resurrectionby loving and serving one another.

We ask you to call many young people to religious life, and to provide the holy and generous prieststhat are so needed in Your Church.Lord Jesus, hear our prayer.Amen

Cardinal Justin Rigali

Please Remember to Pray for the Departed:Victoria Buono

and for those in the military who have diedin the service of our country

Please Remember to Pray for the Sick:Robert D’Agostino • Rose De Benedictis • Angie DiGioia

Marge Gotsch • Ana Herrera • Jennifer JohnsonJames Leung • John LoMurno • Margaret Scott

Mary Patricia Spruck

Sunday, December 31Parish New Year Party 7:30 PM - 1:00 AM ICS CafeteriaHoly Hour 11:00 PM - Midnight Immaculate ConceptionMonday, January 1

Solemnity of Mary - Not a Holy Day of Obligation this YearThere is no afternoon Exposition

Tuesday, January 2Choir 7:30 PM Immaculate ConceptionBible Study 7:30 PM Lower RectoryLegion of Mary 7:30 PM ICS Teachers’ RoomWednesday, January 3Cenacles of Life 6:00 PM Immaculate ConceptionBible Study 7:30 PM Lower RectoryFriday, January 5Exposition & Benediction 12:30 - 7:00 PM Immaculate ConceptionSaturday, January 6Devotion to Our Lady 9:00 AM Immaculate ConceptionSunday, January 7Three Kings Celebration 11:00 AM Fr. Fata HallHospitality after Mass Fr. Fata Hall2nd Grade Parent Meeting 1:00 PM Lower ChurchThe Flock 6:00 PM Meeting HouseMonday, January 8PREP 8th Grade Retreat 4:15 PM Lower Church & ChurchRCIA 7:00 PM Lower RectoryTuesday, January 9Parents Connect 10:00 AM Fr. Fata Hall - Lower LevelChoir 7:30 PM Immaculate ConceptionLegion of Mary 7:30 PM ICS Teacher’s Room

Schedule

The Solemnity ofMary, Mother of GodMonday, January 1

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, is not a Holy Day of Obligation in 2018 because it falls on a Monday. Our regular schedule of Masses will be in effect: 7:30 AM at Assumption, 8:30 AM and 12:00 Noon at Immaculate Concep-tion. However, there will not be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on January 1st.

“Joseph renounced paternity of the flesh, and yet found it in the spirit, as the foster father of Our Lord. Mary renounced maternity, and yet found it in her virginity, as the closed garden through which no one should pass except the Light of the World Who would break nothing in His coming – any more than light breaks the window by coming into the room.”

Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen(The World’s First Love)

Exposition Schedule - January 8There will be no Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday, January 8 due to a conflict with the Confirma-tion Retreat.The Sanctuary Candle Burns at

Immaculate ConceptionIn Memory of Deceased Members of the

Colaio and Guarnieri FamiliesFrom: Jerry Colaio

AssumptionIn Memory of Salvatore Cermele

From: His Wife and Family

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awe upon those who encountered him. “They were aston-ished at his teaching” (Mk 1:22); “they were all amazed” (Mk 1:27); “they were utterly astounded” (Mk 6:51); “the disciples were amazed at his words” (Mk 10:24), etc.

Mark stresses Jesus as “Teacher” and as the “Servant of God”. Jesus is regularly addressed as “Teacher” by his disciples (Mk 4:38) and by those who seek his help (Mk 5:35). He also uses the Hebrew form of teacher, “Rabbi” (Mk 9:5). Ironically, Mark gives little of Jesus’ teaching compared with Luke and Matthew. Mark mainly stresses what Jesus did. He depicts Jesus’ ceaseless activity and his power over sickness, disease, death, and the work of evil spirits.

Mark also displays both Jesus’ divinity and his humanity. For example, Mark tells us that Jesus is “the carpenter” (Mk 6:3). Matthew softens it a bit by saying that Jesus is the “carpenter’s son” (Matt. 13:55). Mark even tells us about Jesus’ emotions. Jesus was moved with “compassion” (Mk 6:34); he “sighed” (Mk 7:34; 8:12); he “marveled” at the unbelief of his own townsfolk (Mk 6:6); he “looked” upon the rich young man and “loved him” (Mk 10:21). Mark also adds vivid details that the other gospel writers leave out. For example, he describes Jesus’ tenderness as he took the little children “in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands upon them” (Mk 10:16). On another occasion Mark describes Jesus “asleep on a cushion” in the stern of the boat as the apostles feared for their lives when caught in the storm at sea (Mk 4:38).

If you have questions about any aspect of our Catholic Church and Faith, just drop us a note or call and we will answer them to the best of our ability.

122. Why is Year B of the bible readings at Mass called the Year of Mark’s Gospel?

The liturgical year begins with the First Sunday of Advent, which starts four Sundays before Christmas (December 25). In this Liturgical year Cycle B, the Church meditates on the Gospel of Mark and uses it for most Sunday read-ings (St. Matthew for Cycle A and St. Luke for Cycle C). St. John, who appears several times in the Liturgy of the Word of all three years, is offered in a special way during the time of the Lord’s Passion.

Among the four gospels, Mark’s account is unique in many ways. It is the shortest account and seems to be the earliest. Both Luke and Matthew use much of Mark’s text. Luke’s account contains over half of the verses in Mark’s account (some 350 verses out of a total 660 verses in Mark). Unlike Luke and Matthew who begin their ac-counts with the events surrounding the birth of the Mes-siah, Mark begins his account with Jesus’ public ministry and the mission of John the Baptist. Mark leaves no doubt as to whom Jesus was. In the very first sentence of his account, he proclaims that Jesus is the “Christ, the Son of God” (Mark 1:1). Jesus was not simply a man among men, but one who caused great wonder, amazement, and

Parents Connect - Tuesday, January 9Our Mission is to provide an opportunity for parents to connect and learn from each other in a welcoming, open, and faith-filled environment. We meet once a month, 10:00 - 11:30 AM in the Lower Level of Father Fata Hall. Childcare is provided!

We will be discussing Building Better Families – A Practi-cal Guide to Raising Amazing Children by Matthew Kelly. Please join us even if you cannot read the book; we simply use the book to initiate conversation. If you are interest-ed in joining us, please contact Michelle Horvers at 787-0005 or chorvers@optonline.net for more information.

Parish Religious Education Program (PREP)

Attention 8th Grade ParentsIf you are a member of Immaculate Conception and As-sumption of Our Lady Parish, and you would like your 8th Grader to be confirmed in the Spring, contact Sr. Cora to register your teen in the Confirmation Program. Call 961-1076 as soon as possible to receive time sensitive information.

Contact Information for Sr. Corasr.cora@icc-coa.org • 961-1076

Pregnant? Need Help? 914-235-0505 or 1-800-640-0767. Absolutely Confidential - Total Services Free.

New to the Parish? Visit the Rectory or Register Online:

www.assumption-immaculate.org/icc/icc_regform.php

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As of December 22, we have $2,256,465in donations and pledges from 316 families!

Memorials - Honoraria Opportunities Restorations at Assumption

$100,000 LevelAltar • Tabernacle & Throne

$50,000 LevelSt. Joseph Shrine • Sacred Heart Shrine • Pulpit

$15,000 LevelStations of the Cross (11 of 14 remaining)

Confessional

$10,000 LevelSanctuary & Artistic Painting (18 of 20 shares remaining)

Memorials - Honoraria Opportunities Parish Center & Office Complex

$25,000 LevelAdult Education Classroom • Deacon Office & Furnishings

Boardroom for Councils and Committees • Lecture Hall

$10,000 LevelChapel Pews (9 of 12 remaining)

Other AreasSchool Heating & Boiler - $150,000

Immaculate Conception Church Heating System - $100,000Church Air Conditioning - $100,000

Gymnasium Air Conditioning - $50,000

If You Have Not Participated in the Renew + Rebuild Campaign

• We are looking for full participation from every family that is part of our parish. No gift is too small.

• At this point in the Campaign, 100% of all Dollars stay with Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Parish because we have gone beyond the amount that requires 26% go down to the Archdiocese of New York.

• There are still Naming Opportunities for some of the items that are part of the Campaign. Please see the list below.

• We will most certainly complete all of the projects identified in the campaign; but by exceeding our goals, we can tackle some new projects as well as be ready for the inevitable emergencies that arise in a Par-ish of this age. We already had compromised very old pipes in the Lower Church that connect our heat to radiators – an unexpected cost. Thank God for the Gold Envelopes!

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Remember Our Parish in Your WillLeave a legacy to Immaculate Conception and Assump-tion of Our Lady Parish by including a bequest in your will. The following is suggested bequest language: “I give _______ to Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Our Lady Parish, 53 Winter Hill Road, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 for its general purposes.” If you would like to speak to a gift planning specialist about including Immaculate Con-ception and Assumption of Our Lady Parish in your will or living trust, e-mail plannedgiving@archny.org or call (646) 794-3317.

Easter to Date 01MAY2017Regular $79,923.56Parish Pay: $ 4,529Total: $84,452.56

Stewardship for Sunday, December 24Collection numbers for December 24 and 25 were not available when this bulletin was submitted to

the printer.

They will be included in an upcoming bulletin.

Bonanza 3 LotteryWinners forDecember 26

The Micka FamilyMr. & Mrs. James Napoleon

We will continue to draw two tickets per week for $200 each from now through the end of May, 2018. In ad-dition to the weekly drawings, there are three draw-ings for $2,000 prizes. Our next $2,000 drawing will be drawn at the St. Patrick and St. Joseph Dinner Dance. The final $2,000 drawing will occur at the end of the ICS Carnival: June 3, 2018.

Winning tickets will be re-entered for subsequent drawings - so it is possible to win multiple prizes with the same ticket. Although you may have missed this drawing, there is still time to buy a ticket and be in-cluded in all of the upcoming drawings. Tickets are available at the rectory and in the school offices.

Thank you, as always, for your generosity and steward-ship. Please continue to pray for our Parish, our clergy,

and the staff members who serve you.

We will continue to draw two Bo-nanza winners per week for $200 each from now through the end of May. Winning tickets will be re-entered for subsequent drawings - so it is possible to win multiple prizes with the same ticket.

Although you may have missed this drawing, there is still time to buy a Bonanza ticket and be included in all of the upcoming drawings. Tickets are available at the rectory and in the school offices.

Our total Bonanza Revenue as of December 22 is:

$43,150Thank you, as always, for your gen-erosity and stewardship. Please continue to pray for our Parish, our clergy, and the staff members who serve you.

Important Update forParishPay Users and

Any One Who Would Like toSet Up Online Giving

ParishPay is Now WeShareParishPay has transitioned to an upgraded site: WeShare. If you have been using Parish-Pay online, you will need to verify your new WeShare account. To do this, please visit our parish web site

www.assumption-immaculate.organd choose Electronic Giving, under the Home tab.

Once you have verified your account, you can use the “I’ve Already Verified My Account” option.

New Users of WeShareIf you have not been using electronic giving, but would like to start using WeShare, choose the third option, “This is My First Online Donation.”

If you have any problems, please call Cheryl at the rectory: 961-3643.

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Cenacles of Life Seeks New MembersThe Cenacles of Life is seeking new prayerful members who are devoted to the Respect Life cause. We meet ev-ery Wednesday at 6 PM at the Immaculate Conception Church to pray before the tabernacle to defend the sanc-tity of life. Call Fran at 779-4604 for more information. “… I came that they may have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)

Join the Legion of MaryThe Legion of Mary is a parish-based group whose ministry is to perform works of mercy. These works include bringing Holy Communion to the homebound and reciting the Rosary at nursing homes. The Legion wants to help bring Christ to the world through love of His Blessed Mother. Come to a meeting (Tuesdays at 7:30 PM) and see if Mary is calling you. Please contact Gabrielle Kelly: 400-8291 or Patricia Debitetto: 309-1881 for more information.

HOPE Soup Kitchen - January 10 & 16Due to the increased number of people in need of meals at the HOPE soup kitchen, we are reaching beyond our dedicated group of “Volunteer Angels” who cook and do-nate food once a month to anyone able to help whenever possible.

The next scheduled days for our Parish are Wednesday, January 10 and Tuesday, January 16. The menu consists of Fried Chicken (legs and thighs) over chicken-flavored rice, 2 large bags of frozen cut green beans, 2 large bags of mixed salad greens and a bottle of French dressing (donations of any of the above are appreciated).

Aluminum pans or plastic bags will be available on the back porch of the rectory for the cooked entrée (enough for 10-15 people). Food should be brought to the Immac-ulate Conception rectory back porch by 2:30 PM on the designated days. For information, call Kathy Doscher: 337-3356 or visit:

www.assumption-immaculate.org/ministries/hope.php.

Join the Knights of ColumbusThe John A. Keogh council 2108 of the Knights of Colum-bus invites all practicing Catholic men, over 17 years of age, to join our council. The Knights engage in charitable endeavors and are the largest Catholic lay organization in the world. Please contact Membership Director, John Larkin, at johnsenior908@gmail.com or 629-7798.

An Invitation to Join theAssumption Altar Rosary Society

The Assumption Altar Rosary Society is looking for new members. Meetings are typically held on the fourth Mon-day of the month and begin at 7:00 PM in Assumption Church as we pray the rosary together. During Winter months, meetings are after the 9:00 AM Mass on the sec-ond Sunday of the month. Then we move to Fr. Fata Hall to finish the meeting. Our activities include various spiri-tual and social events. If you are interested, please call Argia Dallhoff at 337-7190.

An Invitation to Join Us in PrayerThe members of the Assumption Altar Rosary Society will meet at Assumption Church on the 2nd Sunday of each month to recite the Rosary prior to the 9 o’clock Mass (except during the summer months). All are wel-come to join us in prayer.

Travelling?If you will be travelling in the United States and

want to find the nearest Roman Catholic Church and its Mass schedule, you can visit the Mass Times site on the Internet:

www.masstimes.orgYou may want to sort the results by distances.

You can also call Mass Times at 1-858-207-6277. Many foreign cities are also included.

Holy Hour to Welcome 2018There will be a Holy Hour to welcome 2018 and ask God to bless us in the New Year. Join us at Immaculate Conception Church on Sunday, December 31: 11:00 PM - Midnight.

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Hora Santade bienvenidaal año 2018

Demos la bienvenida al año nuevo 2018 asistiendo a La Hora Santa. Acompáñenos en la Iglesia de La Inmaculada Concepción el domingo, 31 de diciembre desde las 11:00 PM - hasta la medianoche

La Comunidad Hispana

Giras durante los días martesICS ofrece giras los todos los días martes en los que la escuela está abierta. La hora para las giras es de 9:00 a 11:00AM. Está es una oportunidad para que las familias de las perspectivas estudiantes vean nuestra escuela en acción y puedan llevarse consigo una fotografía instan-tánea de lo que ocurre dentro de ICS. Para concertar una gira llame a la señora Ranallo al teléfono 961-3785 en nuestra oficina de admisiones o como segunda opción llame al 646-794-2885 teléfono de la Oficina bilingüe de la Arquidiócesis.

La Comunidad HispanaMisa en Español: La Misa se celebra todos los domingos a las 11:30 AM en la Iglesia de la Asunción:

125 Wallace St • Tuckahoe, NY 10707 100 Pleasant Ave • Tuckahoe, NY 10707

Hospitalidad: Compartimos en una Convivencia el prim-er domingo de cada mes después de la Misa del mediodía n el Salón Parroquial de Father Fata Hall, ubicado al lado de la Iglesia de la Asunción.

Atención Padres de los estudiantes del 8vo. Grado

Si usted es miembro de las parroquias de La Inmaculada Concepción o de La Asunción de Nuestra señora y desea que su hijo de 8vo. Grado sea confirmado en la próxima primavera; por favor comuníquese lo más pronto posi-ble con la Hermana Cora al teléfono 971-1076, para que reciba información de tiempo susceptible de manera inmediata.

Casa Abierta - Domingo, 28 de enero La escuela de la Inmaculada Concepción abrirá sus puer-tas para ofrecer su Casa Abierta el día domingo, 28 de enero después de la misa de las 10 de la mañana hasta la 1:00 de la tarde. ICS es una escuela católica primaria para los grados pre-jardin, 3ro.a 8vo, que ofrece una edu-cación católica excepcional, basada en la fe. Venga y le of-receremos un paseo por la escuela y aprenda más aceras de nuestro programa integrado y de las actividades extra curriculares que ICS ofrece.

Gracias a todos los que hasta hoy han contribuido para esta campaña que es de gran importancia para nuestra parroquia.

Atención a las siguientes fechas Convocatorias Informativas para la Campaña Renovar y Re-Construir¡Hasta el 22 de diciembre, hemos recolectado $2,256,465 procedentes de 316 familias! Nuestra meta es $2 mil-lones, imaginasen lo que podemos hacer todos juntos.

Devoción de los Primeros ViernesPor favor acompáñenos a la Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento después de la Misa de medio día en la Igle-sia de la Inmaculada Concepción hasta las 7:00 PM. La Adoración también se lleva a cabo todos los lunes (ex-cepto en los días de fiesta) después de la Misa de medio día y de la Novena a La Virgen de La Medalla Milagrosa con la bendición del Santísimo Sacramento a las 7:00 PM.