Parish, School & Community News

On Saturday January 28th we will kick off our celebration of the week with our annual Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show following the 4:00 pm Mass.  Dinner and Show will be held in the Church Hall.  Reservations for eat-in or take-out are encouraged.  Please call the school at 686-4314 x 202 to make reservations.  

On Sunday, January 29th there will be an Open House from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at the school.  If you know of any family interested in information for the 2012-2013 school year please invite them to attend this Open House.  The School Principal, teachers, staff and students will be on hand to answer questions and provide a tour and information.  
 

Ice Skating at the Hoosick Falls Ice Skating Rink, Saturday, February 4th from 1 pm to 2 pm-followed by a trip to McDonalds! Open to children in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6. The cost is $3 for adults and $2 for children, wich includes admission to the rink and the cost of skate rental.  Please contact Deb Kapron by January 29th.

Dinner for the Homebound...Faith Formation high school students will be preparing and delivering dinner for the homebound in our community on Saturday, February 11th.  It is a great time , after the holiday rush, to focus on those in need in our midst.

Charity Dodgeball Tournament sponsored by the 8th grade Faith Formation class. The 8th grade class,led by catechist, Joy Wright is sponsoring a Dodgeball Tournament on Sunday, February 12th beginning at 12:00 noon.  This tournament is open to all youth in grades 7-12 and will take place at St. Mary's Academy. There will be a small fee per team/player.  (Team of 4 is $20) and refreshments will also be available.  Any local businesses or individuals interested in making a donation or helping should contact Joy Wright at 686-0377 or joyewright@hotmail.com.  The students will be using the proceeds to help purchase a new processional cross for our church.  


 

Annual Mardi Gras celebration- Friday, February 17th at 6 pm-Church Hall.  This year's family friendly feast will feature Dixieland Jazz Music, New Orleans style food, plus other American dishes, local entertainment, raffles, prizes, cash bar and lots of fun.  

Ticket are $20 for adulst and $5 for anyone 18 and under.  

Suzanne DiDonato is coordinating the event. There will be a planning meeting on Wednesday, January 25th at 7 pm in the St. Joseph's Room. We need your help.  Suzanne may be reached at 686-5286 or sdidonato@adelphia.net. Dave Sutton is in charge of entertainment.  If you have a talent you would like to share, call Dave at 605-4604...sing a song, tell a joke, have a puppet show, tap dance.  Call the office for reservations.  Tickets will be on sale soon.

Please bring in old Palm Fronds by Sunday February
19th to burn for Ash Wednesday





2011 Tax Statements will be available soon.  Please call or e-mail the Parish Office if you would like to receive one.

Keep the Faith and Walk...during the cold, icy and snowy winter months, please feel free to come to the church and walk the aisles.  It's safe and great exercise, and raise your Spirit in prayer while walking!

Effective immediately, anyone borrowing items from the church (tables, chairs, coffee pots, etc) must sign the items out from the Parish office with either Fr. Tom or Stella. This new rule applies to all groups and individuals alike.  Your cooperation is greatly aprpeciated as we strive to become better stewards of all parish resources.

Bulletin Submission  Guidelines:  The bulletin deadline for new submissions is noon Tuesday prior to the Sunday of publication.  Send e-mail submissions (subject to editing) to: immconcept@roadrunner.com, along with your name and phone number.  

Remembering Immaculate Conception in your Last Will and Testament

A bequest through a Last Will and Testament is the simplest way of creating a lasting legacy of support for Immaculate Conception Church.  A Will can be made at any age, and by anyone who wishes to support their parish church.  

Below is the suggested language for making a bequest to Immaculate Conception Church:

"I give and bequeath to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, currently located at 73 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY  12090, ( the sum of $____________ or ________% of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate or the proceeds from the sale of property I own by my estate located at ___________________ for its general purposes."