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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.
Outreach Program - Primary Contacts:
Mr. Michael Shaw 481-9001 Mr. Howard Morgan 417-7584
Al-Anon: 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha room.
Parish Staff: Rev. James Bastian (ext. 102) Dcn. Paul Stankiewicz, Deacon Mrs. Mary Zastrow (ext. 101), Secretary Mrs. Laurie Muth (ext. 103), Pastoral Associate Miss Cynthia Curione, Safe Environment Coordinator Mr. Gordon Ross, Maintenance
Trustees: Mike Shaw, Kiersten Ryndak RCIA Coordinator: Donna Kelsch Email: [email protected]
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.
Immaculate Conception Church November 18 & 19, 2017
4671 Towline Road, Ransomville New York 14131 Telephone 716‐731‐4822 Fax 716‐ 731‐4911
Our Parish Mission Statement “Immaculate Conception parish is a warm and caring Roman Catholic faith community 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.”
But you still have a lot of questions? The RCIA Team invites all adults, 18 and older, to COME AND SEE what living a Catholic, Chris an Life is all about. If you are not
bap zed, are from another Chris an tradi on, or not completed the sacraments of Eucharist and/or confirma on, this me of
INQUIRY is for you. It is a me to ask ques ons. It is a me for seekers and searchers! Stop in the library on any Wednesday night
in November at 7pm. Donna will be available to answer ques ons and provide support on your journey. We are praying for you!
Interested in Becoming Catholic...
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Digging Deeper
LIVE THE LITURGY ‐ INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
Every one of God's children is a unique crea on with talents and gi s that are found in no one else. Each of us is asked
to bring our special "twist" to life and to living the Gospel, leaving our impact on the world in a way that no one else
can. Are we ever afraid to use our gi s or to be who we are? Fear can cripple us and prevent us from discovering the
profound and crea ve ways in which we can become the person God meant us to be. We like our comfort zones and
do not like to be stretched and challenged. Yet this is necessary if we are going to produce the fruit we are capable of
producing and live the radical message of the Gospel. For serious Chris ans, the status quo has got to go!
GOSPEL MEDITATION ‐ ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
"But the man who received one went off and dug a hole in the ground and buried his master's money." This servant was scared. He
didn't want to take any risks and just wanted to play everything safe. As he confesses to his master, "Out of fear I went off and bur‐
ied your talent in the ground." And the master was not pleased. The other servants who invested the money he gave them were
richly rewarded for their efforts to produce more. But this servant was punished for le ng his fear rule the day.
What factors are keeping us from making a return on God's investment in us? He has given us all life, and each of us also has a spe‐
cial collec on of "talents" to make use of. We have certain gi s, skills, experiences, resources, and abili es that (though we may
not o en think about it) come from God. He calls us to make the most of these things, not just to take them for granted or bury
them in the ground, so to speak. Our gi s are meant not just for our own enjoyment, but to help others, to spread truth and good‐
ness and beauty to the world around us.
Some mes, however, we fail to really capitalize on our poten al. Laziness, distrac on, or self‐pity can get in the way if we are un‐
willing to put in the hard work to improve our natural gi s, if we allow ourselves to zone out with entertainment or frivolous pas‐
mes instead of making good use of the me entrusted to us, or if we wallow in nega vity by focusing on what we don't have in‐
stead of embracing what we do.
Each moment is a gi from God. May we seize every opportunity to mul ply the investment God has made in us so that we may be
worthy to hear God tell us, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH RANSOMVILLE, NY
Mass Intentions Saturday November 18 4:00 pm In memory of Vernly Antoncich req. by Joseph & Phyllis Carroll Sunday November 19 8:30 am In memory of Lionel Barrick req. by Ed & Fran Finnerty
11:00 am In memory of Vernly Antoncich req. by Hn. Judge Connie Phillips Monday November 20 9:00 am Intentions of the Blessed Mother req. by Rosary Altar Society Tuesday November 21 9:00 am Prayer and Communion Service Wednesday November 22 6:30 pm Intentions of Fr. Jim for his birthday req. by Joanne Reynolds Thursday November 23 9:00 am In memory of Donald Kilmer req. by wife Maryann & family Friday November 24 9:00 am No Communion Service or Adoration Saturday November 25 4:00 pm In memory of Vernly Antoncich req. by Claire Curione
Sunday November 26 8:30 am In memory of Phillip Warner req. by Roberta Sullivan
11:00 am In memory of Matthew Marin req. by Marin Family
33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 18 & 19, 2017
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
SAT. & SUN. Anointing of the sick after all Masses
SUN. November 19—Religious Ed 9:45-10:45am
MON. November 20—Mario’s Pet Food Pantry 10am– noon
TUE. November 21—Caritas Bowling 10amLewiston Event Center
WED. November 22—Confession 6:00-6:25pm
THU. November 23—Happy Thanksgiving Office Closed
FRI. November 24—Thanksgiving Holiday Office Closed
FRI. November 24—No Bible Study
SOME UPCOMING EVENTS:
Movie Night December 2nd
National Night of Prayer December 8
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec 8
Caritas Luncheon December 14th
Christmas Caroling at OLP‐December 17
Marilynn, Jeff Antoncich, Christine Blagus, Carol Boyle, Robert Bridgeman, Jason Busey, Cheryl Cicero, Janice
DePlato, Lauren Devin, Jennette DiLorenzo, Diane Fallgotter, Faye Finley, Mary Gross, Haven Hiller, David Hestand, Ron & Judy Hicks, Norbert Kaleta, Cathy Kean,
Donna Keener, Happy Klan, Judy Kirkpatrick, Angela Lissen, Bonnie Martin, Lynn Maggioli, Christopher McGil-
lion, Peter Modaffari, Donovan Miller, Debbie Nolan, Heather Nugent, Wendy Osucha, Luke Pogram, Mike
Rexford, Dennis Shaw, Noah Shelvay, Donald Sinclair , Andrew Stack, Ailleen Siuta, Bruce Stauff, Diane Taylor,
Kenneth Treichler, Janice Turnbull, Kim Vallaincourt, Janice Ventimiglia, Karl Wagner, Florence Walker, Charlotte Wimett, Roberta & Clarence Walker, 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 ... Parish Activities
‘Dinner and a Movie’ Night
December 2nd following 4pm Mass There will be a light dinner buffet. Please bring a dish to share and a lawn
chair for added comfort. Anyone willing to help with popcorn, contact Laurie.
It’s not happy people who are thankful ...it
is thankful people who are happy.
A Ministry For Catholic Women
Guest Speaker Fr. Joseph Bayne
Millennium Hotel 10am-12:30pm 2040 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Prepaid Reservations by December 2, 2017 Cost $15
Cost after December 2 will be $20
Checks payable to Magnificat. Send to Ellie Worley, 190 Ridgewood Drive , Snyder NY 14226
Questions? Call Ellie at 716-632-0646
Happy Thanksgiving from Fr. Jim and the
Parish staff
PARISH INCOME FOR NOVEMBER 11/12 2017
Offertory Collection…………………………….. $3,615.00 Renovation Fund…………………………………. $485.00 All Saint’s Holy Day (Addt’l) ………………….…. $5.00 Catholic University of America (Addt’l)…………. $34.00 Christ the King Seminary…………… …… ………….$5.00
Stewardship
National Night Of Prayer
28th Annual National Night of Prayer for Life with Adoration
on Friday, December 8 following 7:00pm Feast of the Immaculate Conception Holy Day Mass Until Midnight
On December 8th following the 7:00 PM Holy Day Mass until midnight, our parish will be participating in the National Night of Prayer. The night will begin with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and continue with Adoration complimented by the pray-ing of the Rosary, the Angelus, offering intercessory prayers, hymns, and other prayers.
Let us pray to Mary, the Mother of God under her title Our Lady of Guadalupe to intercede for our country. May we make reparation for all the lives lost prior to their calling . We also pray that those who have acted against human life experience forgiveness.
Daily Scripture Readings Sat. November 18- Romans 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Psalm 145:2-3, 4-5, 10-11; 2 Corinthian 8:9; Luke 16:9-15 Sun. November 19- Wisdom 6:12-16; Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 24:40 2A, 44; Matthew 25:1-13 Mon. November 20- 1Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; John 8:12; Luke 18:35-33 Tue. November 21- 2Maccabees 6:18-31; Psalm 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; 1John 4:10 B; Luke 19:1-10: Wed. November 22- 2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31; Psalm 117: 1BCD, 5-6, 8P and 15; John 15:16; Luke 19:11-28 Thur. November 23- Sirach 50:22-24; Psalm 45:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11; 1Corinthians 1:3-9; 1Thessalonians 5:18; Luke 17:11-19 Fri. November 24- 1Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59;1Chronicles 29:10 BCD,11 ABC, 11 D-12 A, 12 BCD; John 10:27; Luke 19:45-48
Sat. Novembe4 25-1Maccabees 6:1-13; Psalm 9:2-3, 4 and 6, 16 and 19; 2Timothy 1:10; Luke 20:27-40
Sun. November 26- Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; Psalm 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6; 1Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; Mark 11:9, 10; Matthew 25:31-46
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH RANSOMVILLE, NY
Prayer For This Hunting Season
Dear Lord,
I pray for the good sense to care for my weapon, to carry it and fire it re-sponsibly. I pray for the animals that I encounter, that my shots are clean and do not cause them any unnecessary suffering. Amen
33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 18 & 19, 2017
Upcoming Book Club
Join us for our next book talk on
Monday, December 4th
at 10am or 7pm
as we explore this New York Times Best Seller by Gary Chapman.
The Five Love Languages Let’s Go Caroling!
Sunday, December 17
following the 11:00 am Mass
The Respect Life Committee invites you and your fami-ly to join them as they go Christmas Caroling at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston on Sunday December 17th at noon. We will meet in the Cronin/Crissy room for a pizza lunch and then head to Our Lady of Peace to arrive there at 1:00 pm. Please sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend. Consider making this part of your Advent jour-ney
Prac ce is scheduled for December 10th following the 11am
Mass. Fr. Jim will be leading with his trumpet…
anyone is welcome!!
Christmas Caroling at OLP
Please note the extended times and additional dates that Confessions will be
heard at Immaculate Conception:
*Wednesdays during Advent- 5-6:25pm
Thursdays during Advent from 2-4pm
December 8th during the National Night of Prayer for Life: 8:30-11:45 pm
Advent Confession Times
*Please Note: Wednesday evening Mass
will now be celebrated in the Chapel and
Confessions will be heard in the office
building.
Caritas
Caritas Christmas Luncheon There will be a Caritas Luncheon on Thursday, December 14th at noon in the Fr. Nuwer Hall. The cost is $15. All checks should be made out to Edith Faery. See bulleting board for more information. Please sign up by December 10th. All are welcome.
