Your support of the Catholic Ministries Appeal helps our Parish Outreach and Catholic Charities Programs serve people in our community by providing food, clothing, shelter, counseling and care. And most importantly, it lets those we serve know that God loves them and is with them during the difficult times in their lives. Su donativo a… Continue Reading Catholic Ministries Appeal
Priest Schedule
We will be publishing on the parish website the upcoming schedule of the priests and will endeavor to update this calendar on a weekly basis. You can see which priest will officiate at each Mass! You can view the schedule of priests here: iccwhb.org/priests. There is also a link in our website menu under “About… Continue Reading Priest Schedule
Farewell Mass / Misa de Despedida
Please join us on June 25, 2023 at 11:00am in the Parish Center for Father Mike’s farewell Mass. Únase a nosotros el 25 de junio de 2023 a las 11:00 am en el Centro Parroquial para la Misa de despedida del Padre Mike.
Lent 2023 Letter from Bishop Barres
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: In our Gospel for the First Sunday of Lent, Saint Matthew tells us that before Jesus began His public ministry, He was “led by the Spirit into the desert” (Mt. 4:1), where He prayed, fasted, and gave Himself over to a life of Gospel poverty. Lent is the sacred… Continue Reading Lent 2023 Letter from Bishop Barres
Prestado de 2023 Carta del Obispo Barres
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo: En nuestro Evangelio del primer domingo de Cuaresma, San Mateo nos cuenta que, antes de comenzar su ministerio público, Jesús fue “conducido por el Espíritu al desierto” (Mateo 4:1), donde Él oró, ayunó y se entregó a una vida de pobreza evangélica. La Cuaresma es el tiempo sagrado en… Continue Reading Prestado de 2023 Carta del Obispo Barres
Carta de Navidad del Obispo
Al Pueblo de Dios de la Diócesis de Rockville Centre: Feliz Navidad para ustedes y sus familias! En unión con nuestro Santo Padre el Papa Francisco, y en un espíritu de misericordia, humildad y caridad, sin juzgamientos, invito a todos los que estarán presentes en nuestras Misas de Navidad, o viendo nuestras Misas de Navidad… Continue Reading Carta de Navidad del Obispo
Bishop’s Christmas Letter
To the People of God of the Diocese of Rockville Centre: Merry Christmas to you and your families! In union with our Holy Father Pope Francis, and in a non-judgmental spirit of mercy, humility and charity, I invite everyone who will be present at our Christmas Masses, or watching our Christmas Masses via the Catholic… Continue Reading Bishop’s Christmas Letter
Spotlight on: Wedding Ministry
A new ministry is the Wedding Ministry. Ministry members would help with the rehearsal and on the wedding day. They would assist the wedding party with regards to the procession, and any questions people might have before the wedding begins. They will also assist during Mass with the presentation of gifts and as a Eucharistic… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Wedding Ministry
Spotlight on: Homebound Ministry
Ministry to the Homebound is a very important ministry in the Church. Since earliest times of the Church, people would bring the Eucharist to those who were unable to be present at the communal celebration. Today, homebound ministers bring Communion to those who are unable to join us. They serve at Westhampton Care Facility, Villas… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Homebound Ministry
Spotlight on: Eucharistic Ministers
Since the Second Vatican Council, the Church has permitted lay faithful to serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. These lay ministers are trained to distribute Communion. This ministry requires specific training from the Diocese. This training will take place on Saturday Oct 29th at St. Rosalie’s. If you would like to be trained as… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Eucharistic Ministers
Spotlight on: Altar Servers
While the pandemic had reduced the ability to use Altar Servers initially, we are now trying to get this ministry back up and running. The Altar Servers help the priest and the deacon at the Mass. They serve on Saturday night and Sunday Masses. They also serve during Christmas and Holy Week. We typically have… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Altar Servers
Spotlight on: Religious Education
The largest and one of the most important ministries in the parish is that of Religious Education. The religious education of our children and teens is extremely important. It is how we develop our young people to understand the faith and their relationship with God, themselves and the Church. This task is one of the… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Religious Education
Spotlight on: Cookie Committee
One of the traditions which has always been well received is that of our Cookies after Mass. Normally after 9:30am Mass, there are cookies for the Children to have after Mass or take home. This is done by dedicated families who donate their time, supplies and effort to provide the cookies. They are done… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Cookie Committee
Spotlight on: Hospitality
The hospitality ministry helps bring our parish together with some coffee, juice and some snacks. It offers an opportunity to meet your fellow parishioners. The ministry sets up refreshments and snacks. Members help serve and clean up afterwards. Pre-pandemic we averaged about once every month. If you are interested in helping with hospitality, please contact… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Hospitality
Spotlight on: Music Ministry
“When you sing, you pray twice”, was a saying from St. Augustine. Music is a very important part of liturgy. It is meant to lift up our hearts, minds and souls towards heaven. If you like to sing or play an instrument, you could help with our music ministry! They rehearse on Saturdays after the… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Music Ministry
Spotlight on: Ushers
A ministry you see at every weekend Mass is that of Ushers. Their primary responsibility is taking up the collection at the offertory. Another responsibility is being attentive to the needs of parishioners or visitors, whether it is finding a seat or a need for assistance with mobility concerns. They are one of the first… Continue Reading Spotlight on: Ushers
Weekend Masses Summer 2022
Summer is here and we are moving some of our services over to the Parish Center! Starting this weekend the following weekend masses will be in the Parish Center: Saturday at 5pm Sunday at 8am and 11am In order to continue our live-stream ministry, the following masses will be in the church AND live-streamed: Sunday… Continue Reading Weekend Masses Summer 2022
Father Mike on The Word Broadcast
Father Mike’s most recent episode on The Word will begin airing this Wednesday May 18. The Word Airings Cablevision Channel 29/137 Verizon Fios TV Channel 296 Spectrum 162/471 Roku/Apple TV/Amazon Fire TV Day Time Wednesday 9:45pm Thursday 10:45am/10:45pm Friday 10:30am/9:45pm Saturday 10:45 am/ 12:45 pm / 9:45pm Sunday 10:45 am
Pascua de 2022 Carta del Obispo Barres
Pascua de Resurrección 2022 Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: ¡Cristo ha Resucitado, Aleluya! En cada Pascua, mientras celebramos la victoria de nuestro Señor sobre la muerte, nos deleitamos con el consuelo de que todo ha sido restaurado a través de la Resurrección, y reflexionamos sobre la incesante invitación de Dios a vivir la vida… Continue Reading Pascua de 2022 Carta del Obispo Barres
Easter 2022 Letter from Bishop Barres
Easter 2022 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Christ is Risen, Alleluia! Every Easter, as we celebrate our Lord’s victory over death, we delight in the consolation that all is restored through the Resurrection, and we ponder God’s relentless invitation to live the divine life given at baptism. This is the good news of our… Continue Reading Easter 2022 Letter from Bishop Barres
Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Ukraine
Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Ukraine Join us in praying for Peace for Ukraine and its people Monday March 14th, 2022 6:00pm Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church 580 Main St. Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 Hosted by the Hamptons Interfaith Council: Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church Beach United Methodist Church Westhampton Community Church Westhampton Presbyterian Church… Continue Reading Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Ukraine
Cuaresma de 2022 Carta del Obispo Barres
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo: La Cuaresma es un viaje del desierto de la muerte a las fuentes de la nueva vida. Seguimos a Jesús en el desierto para renovar nuestra alianza bautismal con el Padre. Durante este tiempo sagrado, morimos al pecado, y lavados de nuestro egocentrismo y apego al mundo, nos elevamos… Continue Reading Cuaresma de 2022 Carta del Obispo Barres
Lent 2022 Letter from Bishop Barres
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Lent is a journey from the desert of death to the springs of new life. We follow Jesus into the wilderness of the desert to renew our baptismal covenant with the Father. During this sacred time, we die to sin, and washed clean from our self-centeredness and attachment to… Continue Reading Lent 2022 Letter from Bishop Barres
Ukrainian Collection of Necessities
This Saturday March 5th The Westhampton Beach Junior Fire Department with the support of the Westhampton Beach Fire Department and Fire District are sponsoring a Drop Off area in support of the Ukrainian People during this devastating time in our world. The items listed below will be collected at the Westhampton Beach Firehouse at 92… Continue Reading Ukrainian Collection of Necessities
Moral Questions Regarding the New COVID-19 Vaccines
To: All Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Rockville Centre From: Lisa Honkanen, M.D., Director of the Office of Human Life, Family & Bioethics Re: Moral Questions Regarding the New COVID-19 Vaccines Date: December 15, 2020 ____________________________________________________________________________________ As the first doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines, authorized by the FDA for emergency use,… Continue Reading Moral Questions Regarding the New COVID-19 Vaccines