PASTOR

FR. WILLIAM MURPHY, C.P

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Fr. Theophane Cooney, C.P. Fr. Chris Cleary, C.P.

PARISH DEACON

Dcn. Daniel R. Rodriguez

PASTORAL ASSOCIATES

Director of Faith Formation

Ivonne Rodriguez

291-3080

MUSIC MINISTER

Edward Burkard

CYO SPORTS DIRECTOR

Franco Sta. Maria

646-244-3143

YOUTH MINISTRY

Ian Tamayo

e-mail: iccjym@gmail.com

TRUSTEES

Mrs. Tess Medina

Mr. Walter Klink

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Ms. Dorothea Breen

SCHOOL

179-14 Dalny Road • 739-5933

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 5:30 PM

Sunday: 8:30 AM

10:00 AM

11:30 AM (English) 11:30 AM (Spanish)

1:00 PM

1:00 PM (Charismatic Mass

every First Sunday

Weekdays

7:30 AM

Saturdays

8:00 AM

Holy Days

To be announced

SACRAMENT OF

RECONCILIATION (Confessions) Saturday 1:00 - 2:00 PM

or by appointment

MONASTERY

739-6502

MASS CARDS

739-9337

RETREAT HOUSE

739-1229

MISSION STATEMENT

Immaculate Conception - Jamaica, New York is a multi-cultural Catholic Parish called in LOVE, rich in GIFTS and one in GOD. Our mission is rooted in the Gospel, the Eucharist and the Passionist charism. We are a people seeking to welcome, respond to and serve a diversity of persons and needs in a changing community. We do this through the celebration of the sacraments, faith formation and compassionate outreach.

MOTHER OF

PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA

Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Lower

Church

SICK CALLS

Please call for Anointing of the Sick and

Communion for those who are ill. Do not

wait until a person is critically ill. When

possible, the Sacrament can be received

before going into the hospital. We

respond to emergencies at any time.

HOSPITAL VISITS

We appreciate knowing when a

parishioner is in the hospital. Please give

us a call.

BAPTISMS

English Baptisms are celebrated on the

weekends each month. Parents must be

registered in the parish and should make

arrangements with Dcn. Daniel or one of

the Priests at least two months before the

Baptism. The parents need to attend a

Baptismal Class the month before the

Baptism.

MARRIAGES

The church requires the bride or the

groom to be a member of the parish.

Arrangements must be made with the

parish priest at least six months before

the desired date and before any plans

are set for a reception. Ideally they

should be made as early as possible.

MARRIAGES ARE CELEBRATED

Friday at 4:30 PM

Saturday at 11AM, 2:30 PM and 4PM

Sunday at 3:30 PM only

Nuptial Mass on Friday &

Saturday only

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES

For information and availability options

please call 718-894-4888

Immaculate Conception Church

86-45 Edgerton Blvd.

JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11432

718-739-0880 • Fax 718-657-0543

e-mail: iccjamaica@aol.com

Website: www.iccjamaica.org

PARISH MEMBERSHIP

Name ______________________

Street ______________________

City ________________Zip ____

Phone No. __________________

Check

___New Registration ___Change of Address ___Moving out of Parish ___Want Envelopes

Please cut out and drop in the

Collection Box or mail to Parish Office

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH JAMAICA

THIS WEEK TODAY—APRIL 29

10:00 AM Religious Ed classes in school 12:30 PM Spanish RCIA meets in MSMR 1:00 PM Cursillistas meting in conference room 3:00 PM Spring Show in school auditorium

MONDAY—APRIL 30

11:00 AM Mass in Monastery Chapel 6:00 PM Legion of Mary meeting in parish office 7:30 PM Youth Group meeting TUESDAY—MAY 1

9:00 AM Scripture Study in MSMR 11:00 AM Mass in Monastery Chapel 2:30 PM Eucharist service at Highland Care 7:00 PM RCIA meets in MSMR 7:30 PM Spanish Mass in lower church

WEDNESDAY – MAY 2

11:00 AM Mass in Monastery Chapel

7:00 PM Mother of Perpetual Help Novena 8:15 PM Line Dancing in parish hall

THURSDAY – MAY 3 11:00 AM Mass in Monastery Chapel 7:00 PM Adult choir practice in choir loft

7:30 PM Haitian Prayer Group meets in lower church FRIDAY – MAY 4 11:00 AM Mass in Monastery Chapel 7:30 PM Prayer Group meets in MSMR 7:30 PM Spanish Mass in lower church 8:00 PM Spring Show in school auditorium SATURDAY – MAY 5 8:00 AM Mass in lower church 12:00 PM First Eucharist celebration in upper church 1:00 PM Confessions until 2 PM 8:00 PM Spring Show in school auditorium NEXT SUNDAY—MAY 6

10:00 AM Religious Ed classes in school 12:30 PM Spanish RCIA meets in MSMR 1:00 PM Charismatic Mass in upper church 1:00 PM Cursillistas meet in conference room

ROYAL STAR THEATRE PRESENTS The Wedding Singer Performances will take place at the Immaculate Conception Cath-olic Academy 179-14 Dalny Road, Jamaica Estates, NY 11432—

Free Parking Available—Friday & Saturday, May 4/5 at 8:00 PM Info: Call 516-376-5552 or email: royalstar.theatre@gmail.com

HOLY LAND CATHOLIC TOUR 2018 Join Fr. Bill, our Pastor, for 8 days Catholic Pilgrimage on December 4-11, 2018. Cost $2,198 from New York. The price includes Basic tour, Guided Sightseeing, Roundtrip International Airfare, Daily Breakfast & Dinner, Deluxe Motorcoaches, First Class Hotels & much more. Call or text Tito Lerum 917-403-7201 for brochures and more info.

WEEKLY COLLECTION FOR April 21/22 amounted to $10,862.

Sunday, April 29, 2018 8:30 AM For the People of ICC

10:00 AM Victoria Santiago, living—Thanksgiving to the Immaculate Conception

1:00 PM Alexander Gabriel Martinez, decd.

Monday, April 30, 2018 7:30 AM Modesta George, decd.

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 7:30 AM Carl Kenel-Pierre, living (birth.) thanksgiving

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 7:30 AM Jessica—Thanksgiving to the Immaculate Conception

Thursday, May 3, 2018 7:30 AM Wilfredo Mallari, decd.

Friday, May 4, 2018 7:30 AM Emeteria Lorenzo, decd.

Saturday, May 5, 2018 8:00 AM Barbara Millien

5:30 PM Hong-You Lee, decd.

Sunday, May 6, 2018 8:30 AM For the People of ICC

10:00 AM Julien Simon, decd.

1:00 PM Alexander Gabriel Martinez, decd.

TAPINGOFTVMASS The Sunday Mass is looking for volunteers to join us for the taping on May 4, 2018—1:15-

3:30 PM in the lower church . CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION Next week, our parish will take up the Catholic Relief Services Collection (CRSC). Funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and bring Christ’s love and mercy to all people here and abroad. Next week, please give generously to the CRSC, and help Jesus in disguise. Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.

PRAY FOR THE SICK AND DISTRESSED, especially: James Leung, Frank Stabile, Mike Lappola, Isabella Scuderi, Lucy

Punchakunnel, Joel Rivera; AND FOR THE DECEASED, especially: Athina Aston

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48

1 John 4:7-10

John 15:9-17

5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 29, 2018

SCHOOL NEWS

REGISTRATION FOR ICCA

MONDAY, APRIL 30

WEDNESDAYS, MAY 2, 9, 23, 30

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Pre-K3 through 8th Grade

Don’t Forget to bring:

Birth Certificate

Social Security Card (for child)

Complete Immunization Records

Report Card from the year prior (if applicable)

Standardized Test Scores (if Applicable)

NYS Test Scores Grades 4 & 6 (if applicable)

$275 Registration Fee

CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE TOUR TO ITALY You are invited to join a Catholic Pilgrimage Tour to Italy, sponsored by Louie & Lucy Alibutod, for 11 days on October 1-11, 2018. The pilgrimage includes Milan, Padua, Venice, Florence, Montecatini Terme, Siena, Assisi, Rome and the Vatican under the Spiritual Leadership of Father Patrick Longalong. Daily Mass at Holy Sites. All Inclusive Cost from JFK New York $3,695.00. Price includes Roundtrip International Airfare, Hotel, Guided Tour, Daily Breakfast and Dinner. Proceeds will be donated to Immaculate Conception Church. For more information and brochures, please contact Louie or Lucy Alibutod at 718-526-0218 PASSIONIST VOCATION PRAYER Jesus, give the light of your Holy Spirit to those young people who have received the grace of a Passionist vocation. Inspire them to give their lives as Passionist priests, brothers or sisters, keeping the memory of your Passion alive in their own hearts and in the hearts of others. May Mary, who stood by the Cross, be their example, and may Saint Paul of the Cross be their guide. For more information call Fr. Bill in the parish office—718-739-0880.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL GIVES BACK For each car, truck or van, running or not, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $50/$100 per each vehicle donated. If you, a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or neglected vehicle in their driveway that they would like to dispose of, call the Society of St.

Vincent de Paul at (718) 491-2525. We have received several checks from St. Vincent de Paul Society for cars that have been donated. Thank you to those who have donated your cars. FREE SPEECH AND HEARING SCREENINGS

St. John’s University Speech and Hearing Center is offering FREE Speech and hearing screenings through May 3, 2018. Please call the center to schedule an appointment 718-990-6480. The Center is located at 152-11 Union Tpke.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK We offer joyful and prayerful congratulations to Joseph and Wilda Racster Eyssallenne who celebrate their wedding at Mass this Saturday evening. This has to be special because Fr. Jack Douglas, C.P. will be the officiant for their marriage! Congratulations.

I want to offer a sincere thanks to all who were able to participate in the Spring Dinner Dance last weekend. It seemed to have been an enjoyable time for everyone. I certainly hope so. The hall was beautiful as were all the arrangements on the tables. Thank you to the committee that met and worked out all the details of hospitality, menus, seating and the many practical things that are a must to make for a relaxing time. Especially thank you to Tito Lerum our chairperson and Luis Ruiz and his wife who prepared the dinner.

This past Sunday the choirs from the parishes of our deanery presented a ceremony of carols and readings on the theme of the Good Shepherd - mostly Easter music and music that spoke of God’s calling to us. The church looked lovely with the Easter flowers, our well tuned organ played with gusto by various organists and there was beautiful singing. Thanks to the choir from our parish with its powerful rendition of “Jerusalem” and the direction of Mr. Ed Burkard.

All are invited to the play, “The Wedding Singer”, a musical comedy presentation in the school auditorium by the Royal Star Theatre. The play runs this week on April 29th and again next week on Friday and Saturday, May 4th and 5th.

Also, in a theatre near you opening on May 18 is a film about Pope Francis co-produced by the Vatican’s Office of Communication, “A Man of His Word”. The movie witnesses the kindness, understanding and sharing that is the sum of Pope Francis’ pontificate; his humanity and his refined thought. The reviews say you will feel like you have met the pope! The movie is made for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. It conveys that God loves each one of us unconditionally - no matter what our color or creed - and we are called to love each other, and to love the world that God has entrusted to us.

This summer: The Vincentian Leadership Institute for High School Students. This will be a weeklong residential program of faith and service in the city, at St John’s Univ. campus in Queens. Info: stjohns.edu/vli or www.facebook.com/FaithServiceCity/ Fr. Bill CONGRATULATIONS—The following parishioners have distinguished themselves academically at St. Francis Prep Honor Roll—Cassandra Apesewa Annan, Bernadetterose Beltrano Bismonte, Massimo Molina, Charles Elvis Orbezo, Britney Rose Palma, Kirbey Andal Paran, Sierra Rosemarie Santiago, Bruce Miguel Santos, Keyana Alana Saunders, Carl Stanley Smith, Alfredo Velasquez. Congratulations, boys and girls, on your fine achievement!

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