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The Bells of St. Mary’s
 The Church of the Immaculate Conception

Eleventh Sunday In Ordinary Time
 June 13, 2021

 
Fr. Anthony Ekanem, MSP.  
Dear Parishioners,  
I pray that this message finds you well. This past year has been a profoundly difficult and challenging period. Everyone as we know has been affected in some way by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. We have experienced the sorrow of the loss of family members and/or friends; separation from those we love; prolonged hospitalizations; loss of income or lengthy extended periods of unemployment; and the mandates of quarantining, isolating, and social distancing. It has taken its toll and you have and continue to be remembered in my prayers. 
Joyfully, the future is beginning to look brighter. Recent easing of COVID – 19 restrictions allow houses of worship to begin the development of a plan that will allow for the return to full in person services and the administration of the Sacraments. I am happy to inform you that we are in the process of doing so. Welcoming all parishioners back to our beloved St Mary’s is a blessing and something we are all invited to do.
We will reach out to you over the next several months because it is important to us to include your input. We would like to know your thoughts, concerns, and suggestions. They will help us shape a plan that is pastorally suitable to the needs and uniqueness of this parish.
            There is much to consider as summer has just begun and as we journey towards a return to “normal.” Our health, safety, and respect for one another’s point of view however, will remain paramount.
            I intend to keep you apprised of the progress and decisions that are being agreed upon as we work towards our final “Welcome Back Plans.”
            We already have two events that are part of our Welcome Back Plan, first, our Second Annual Graduates of 2021 Mass to celebrate the academic achievements of our parishioners, scheduled for Sunday at 11:00 am, June 27, 2021. The second is the Celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday, August 15, 2021. On that Holy Day we intend on blessing the new fountain in our parish garden. Perhaps, you have noticed there is a fountain project going on now, we are beautifying the area, installing seats, and putting a roof over the fountain so that we have a serene and conducive place to pray outside as summer approaches. We welcome you and look forward to having our whole parish attend. We hope you can find ways to invite others to attend our Masses and these special events and we look forward to seeing everyone return.
 
Sincerely,
 
Fr Anthony Ekanem, MSP
Pastor
 
Mass For 2021 Graduates
Parishioners who are graduating either from high school or college are reminded to call the Parish Office.

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English:  Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday  7:30am  & 11:00am  
Spanish: Saturday-7:00pm, & Sunday-9:00am   
Arabic: Sunday-12:30pm                   

Weekdays:
English-8:15am & 12:05pm,    Spanish– Thursday 7:00pm
Eve of Holy days: 5:00pm,   
Holy Days: 8:15am, 12:05 pm 7:00pm
First Fridays: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament- 11:00am to 12 noon in English & 7pm in Spanish                                                                             
Mass Intention:  To request a Mass, you may go the rectory; send an email to icmary@gmail.com: or call the parish office at 914-963-0156. Please include your   contact number. Thank you

Confessions: 
English-
Monday to Fridays:  11:45-12noon
Saturday  11:45-12noon & 4:30-5:00pm
Spanish-
Friday’s 11:30-12 noon and 
In the  Rectory- 
Monday & Friday 3:00 - 5:00pm

Sick Calls–   Any hour Day or Night
Baptism:
In English–
the last Sunday of the month at 3:00pm (please call  ahead and make an appointment  with Fr. Anthony)
In Spanish–
The 2nd Saturday of the month at  2:30pm (please call ahead                                                      and make an appointment with Fr. George)
Marriages-
In order to provide sufficiently time for the Marriage Preparation Course, please call the parish office and ask to speak with any of the priests at least six months in advance.      

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