1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

Church of the Immaculate Conception
389 East 150 Street, Bronx, New York 10455
Tel. 718-292-6970 • Fax 718-292-4603
www.iccmelrose.com
Redemptorist Pastoral Staff
Pastor Rev. Francis Skelly, C.Ss.R. (ext 21)
Associate Rev. Edmundo Molina C.Ss.R.
Rector
Very Rev. Richard Bennett, C.Ss.R. (x49)
In Residence
Rev. Anayo Nna C.Ss.R.
Pastoral Associates
Deacon
Rev. Mr. Cristóbal Rodriguez
Religious Education
Sister Melissa MPS (ext 15)
Parish Ministry
Sister Consuelo MPS
Liturgical Ministry
Ms. Mary Meade (ext 17)
Social Justice Ministry
Ms. Marilyn Ortiz (ext 17)
Parish Secretary
Ms. Gina Soto (ext 46)
Parish Receptionist
Josephine Pou (ext 10)
Odessa Diaz (ext 10)
Sorinil Barea (ext 10)
Youth Minister
Mr. George Spence
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday: 9am-5:00pm, Saturdays: 9am-2pm
Tues. thru Fri. 9am-7pm, Sunday: 8:30am-2:00pm
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass at 7:00pm (Spanish)
Sunday at 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish), 12:30pm
Daily at 12:10pm (bilingual)
RCIA RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
Inquiry Session For Adults: Wednesday Evening in Parish Rectory
7:00pm to 8:00pm.
BAPTISM
Parents and Godparents must come in for an interview, Monday
through Saturday during regular Office Hours.
RECONCILIATION (Confession)
Daily from11:50am to 12:05pm.
Saturdays from 6:00pm to 6:45pm.
Or by appointment at the Parish Office.
MARRIAGE
Arrange for an interview with one of the parish priests at least six
months in advance.
ANNOINTING OF THE SICK
Call the Parish Office anytime.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Friday after 12:10pm Mass until Benediction at 4:00pm.
PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA
Wednesdays after the 12:10pm Mass (spanish).
SPANISH PRAYER GROUP
Every Tuesday evening at 7pm in Neumann Hall.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Every Friday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Music Ministry
O. Joseph Rodriguez,
Immaculate Conception School
Phone# 718-585-4843 Fax# 718-585-6846
Sr. Patrice Owens, S.C.C. (Principal)
Ms. Nelsy Nuñez (School Secretary)
Website www.ics151.org
Convent of the Sisters of Christian Charity
Phone# 718-585-8981
Sr. Janice Kraft, S.C.C.
Institute for the Puerto Rican and Hispanic Elderly
Phone# 718-292-5601
Mrs. Patricia Rivera-Avelo
South Bronx Churches
Phone# 718-665-5564
Michael Stanley
Redemptorist Formation Community
Phone# 917-688-1472
Rector/Directors
Very Rev. Francis Mulvaney C.Ss.R.
Rev. Steve Wilson C.Ss.R.
Br. Leo Patin, C.Ss.R.
HORAS DE OFICINA
Lunes: 9am-5:00pm, Sábado: 9am-2pm,
Martes hasta Viernes 9am-7pm, Domingo: 8:30am-2:00pm
HORARIO DE MISAS
Sábado: 7:00pm (español)
Domingo: 9:00am, 10:30am (español), 12:30pm
Diario: 12:10pm (bilingüe)
RICA RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA LOS ADOLTOS
Preguntas sobre Fe Católica para Adultos: miércoles desde las
7:00pm hasta las 8:00pm.
BAUTISMO
Los padres y los padrinos vienen a la Rectoria durante las horas
de oficina, lunes hasta el Sabado para una entrevista.
RECONCILIACION (Confesiones)
Diario de 11:50am hasta las 12:05pm.
Sábados 6:00pm hasta las 6:45pm.
O por cita en la Oficina Parroquial.
MATRIMONIO
Comuníquese con un sacerdote con seis meses de anticipación
para una entrevista.
UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS
Llame a la Officina Parroquial a cualquier hora.
ADORACION EUCARISTICA
Los Viernes después de Misa de 12:10pm
Hasta Bendición con el Santísimo a las 4:00pm.
Primer Sábado del Mes 8pm-10pm.
NOVENA DEL PERPETUO SOCORRO
Miércoles después de la Misas de 12:10pm (español).
GRUPO DE ORACION EN ESPANOL
Todos los martes a las 7pm en Neumann Hall.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
BRONX, N.Y. 10455-2770
March 22, 2015
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“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
Blessed if the kingdom of our father David that is to come!
Hosanna in the highest!” Mark 11:10
Palm Sunday is March 29. We will begin the 9:00 A.M. Mass at
8:45 A.M. around the corner on 151 Street.
Monday, March 30, is an Archdiocesan Day of Reconciliation. In
every church a priest will be available for confession from 3 PM
until 9 PM. We will have a Penance Service at 7 PM.
$847.01
$341.37
$4,280.31
March 23, 2014
$2,434.43
$662.93
$609.83
$3,707.19
Tithing means I am a
Planned giver (designating money in my budget to give)
Priority giver (giving to God first before other expenses)
Percentage giver (giving a percentage, not a dollar amount)
Progressive giver (increasing the percentage regularly)
We have begun the 2015 Cardinal’s Appeal. Our goal this year is
$23,500.00 and 150 families participating.. As of today we have
$2,118.00 from 29 families.
Reflection books for April/May are available in the Parish Office.
$2.00.
Tuesday, March 31, 8:30 AM Confessions 3rd Grade
Tuesday, March 31 Open House 5 PM
Thursday, April 2, Retreat/Dismissal at 11:30 AM
Holy Thursday is April 2. We will celebrate the Mass of the
Lord’s Supper at 7:30 P.M. with exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament from 9 P.M.—10 P.M.
10 A.M. Stations of the Cross English
12 Noon Seven Last Words Bilingual
3 P.M. Communion Service Bilingual
7 P.M. Soledad Spanish
Our Parish is hosting the formation sessions for Catechists who are
part of the Religious Education Program as well as for parishioners
who are interested in becoming a Catechist or who are interested in
their ongoing faith formation.
Introduction to the Scripture
Tuesday, April 14
7:00 PM—9:00 PM
Church Rectory
For more information, call Sr. Melissa at 718-292-6970 ext. 15
We will NOT have Saturday classes April 4 & April 11
Easter Vigil 7:30 P.M. Bilingual
Please bring a lily to remember a deceased loved one to the rectory
on Thursday, April 2 between 9:00 A.M.—12:00 P.M.
Come help us decorate our church on Saturday, April 4 at 9 AM
Easter Sunday Masses will be 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM & 12:30 PM.
NarAnon/AlAnon Meetings
If your home is unhappy because someone has an addiction (drugs
or alcohol), please come join our support group every Friday at
6:30 P.M. in the Rectory. We can help you!
PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD'S PASSION
“¡Hosana! ¡Bendito el que viene en el nombre del Señor!
¡Bendito el reino que viene, el reino de nuestro padre, David!
¡Hosana en las alturas!” Marcos 11:10
MARCH 29, 2015
Mar. 30
Mar. 31
Apr. 1
Apr. 2
Apr. 3
Apr. 4
Apr. 5
12:10 P.M.
12:10 P.M
12:10 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
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+
+Andrea Rivera
7:30 P.M.
9:00 A.M.
10:45 A.M.
12:30 P.M.
For the People
+Carmine Nardiello
+Hirginio Conde
+Isidora Bibiel/Gregoria Zunig
Diezmo significa
Un Plan (designar dinero en mi presupuesto para donar)
Una prioridad (dar a Dios antes de otros gastos)
Un porcentaje (dar un porcentaje en vez de una cantidad de dinero)
Un porcentaje progresivo (aumentar el porcentaje regularmente
El lunes, 30 de marzo será un Día de Reconciliación en nuestra
Arquidiócesis. En cada parroquia un sacerdote va a ser disponible
para las confesiones de 3 PM hasta 9 PM
Hemos empezado la 2015 Campaña del Cardenal. Nuestra meta
este año es $23,500 y la participación de 150 familias..Desde hoy
mismo, tendremos $1, 463.00 de la parte de 13 familias.
El jueves santo se celebra 2 de abril. Vamos a celebrar la misa de
la Cena del Señor a las 7:30 PM con exposición del Santísimo
de 9 P.M.—10 P.M.
Los libros de reflexión para los meses de abril/mayo están
disponibles en la Oficina Parroquial. $2.00.
10 A.M. Via Crucis inglés
12 Mediodía Siete Ultimas Palabras Bilingue
3 P.M. Servicio de Comunión Bilingue
7 P.M. Soledad español
El martes, 31 de marzo Casa Abierta 5 PM
El martes, 31 de marzo, @ las 8:30 A.M. Confesiones 3erGrado
El jueves, 2 de abril Día de Retiro Salida @ las 11:30 A.M.
Vigilia Pascual 7:30 P.M. Bilingue
No hay las clases de educación religiosa el 4 y 11 de abril
.
Favor de traer los lirios para nuestro altar en memoria de un ser
querido el jueves, 2 de abril.
Vengan y ayuden a decorar nuestra iglesia el sábado, 4 de abril
a las 9:00 AM.
Misa de la Pascua del Señor 10:45 AM
La próxima reunión de las parejas será el sábado, 11 de abril a
las 6 P.M. hasta 8 PM. Hable con la Hermana Consuelo.
El domingo, 17 de mayo, de 1:30 PM hasta 6:30 PM nuestro
Circulo de Oración auspiciará un concierto en Neumann Hall.
Donación: $5 incluye comida (niños menores de 5 no pagan)
Para más información, llamar a Alma Nieves 917-531-7590
Tel. (718) 585-1150 • Tel. (718) 993-0495
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