Pastoral Council - Acts as an advisory group which represents the interest and
concern of parishioners to the pastor. Meetings are scheduled ten times during
the to review the state of the Parish and parish activities.
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Finance Committee - Reviews finances of Immaculate Conception Church
and advises the Pastor on matters of budget and expenditures. This
committee reviews income and expenditures to ascertain the fiscal health of
the parish.
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Stewardship Committee - Supports and facilitates the Archdiocesan Stewardship
Initiative. Stewardship emphasizes the time, talents, and resources parishioners
give to their parishes. It recognizes those who are already stewards and
promotes involvement by all parishioners.
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Pro-Life Committee - Represents the parish pro-life commitment as God calls
us through prayer and action to affirm the sancitity of human life from
conception to natural death. Responsibilities include education parishioners
about all life issues. This group also monitors state and federal regulations
affecting life issues.
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Music Ministry - We invite the members of our parish to share their vocal and
instrumental talents with us in celebrating the Eucharist by becoming cantors for
the weekend masses, or by joining one of our wonderful choirs: Joy! for Grades
4-6; Praise! for Grades 7-12; Spirit! for all adults; and Worship! open by audition to
adults. Please contact Music Director Dan Ringuette (860-459-9574) or Choir
Director, Pam Rivera (860-379-1399), for more information
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Environment and Arts Committee - Comprised of those lending their time
and talents in the areas of flowers, banners, liturgy and music. The
Committee was formed to enhance the worship of all who enter and share in
the celebrations of our community.
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Social Concerns - An outreach ministry which brings the Eucharist to shut-ins. In
addition, a weekly church bulletin, birthday greetings, Thanksgiving baskets and
other remembrances are brought to those homebound or living in Nursing Homes.
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Prayer Chain - Sponsored by the Women's Guild, this ministry is comprised of
those who make a commitment to pray daily for those on our Prayer List.
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Women's Guild - Open to all women of the parish to promote the spiritual and
social life of its members and the parish through various activities. The Guild
sponsors fundraisers such as the Christmas Craft Fair, the Christmas Cookie
Walk, and the winter Potluck Supper. The Guild also awards two $1,000
scholarships each year to high school seniors continuing their education.
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Knights of Columbus - A Catholic Layman's Organization which meets
monthly. The Knights of Columbus helps Catholic men remain strong in their
faith through fraternity. Some of their activities include a weekly Rosary,
annual scholarship, and a Valentine's Day Dance.
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Spirituality Committee - New committee which sponsors programs to enrich the
spiritual life of our men, women and children of the parish. This includes our Bible
Study/Faith Sharing Group.
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Small Christian Communities - Faith sharing group which meets to deepen
faith through readings, reflection and prayer.
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Gardening Committee - Plants and tends to the flowers and the shrubs at the
Church, the Fatima shrine and the Rectory.
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Parish Activities Committee - Assists the Pastor in planning and
implementing Parish-wide activities such as the Annual picnic in September
and Light Up New Hartford in early December.
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Liturgical Ministries - Altar servers, Lectors, and Eucharistic Ministers are
scheduled to serve on a rotating schedule for Sunday Mass and special Holidays.
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Please call the rectory for more information on any of these ministries
or if you would like to participate in any of our existing or future
ministries!
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