Fr. Ken Grooms was born in 1963 into a Southern Baptist family in Charleston, SC. He earned a BA in Music and Philosophy from the College of Charleston in 1985. He converted to Catholicism the next year while a graduate student at the University of South Carolina. He began RCIA there at the exact time… Continue Reading Fr. Ken Grooms
Padre Ken Grooms
Padre Ken Grooms nació en 1963 en una familia bautista del sur en Charleston, SC. Obtuvo una licenciatura en Música y Filosofía de la Universidad de Charleston en 1985. Se convirtió al catolicismo al año siguiente cuando era estudiante de posgrado en la Universidad de Carolina del Sur. Él comenzó RICA allí en el momento… Continue Reading Padre Ken Grooms
Parish Scholarships
Parish Scholarships Knights of Columbus Father Joseph Slomski Council #7423 is sponsoring high school scholarships. The candidate must be a high school senior who has been accepted to and will attend an accredited four year or two year college or vocational program beginning in the Fall of 2023. In addition, the candidate’s family must be… Continue Reading Parish Scholarships
19th Annual Car Wash Fundraiser
19th Annual Car Wash Fundraiser. Mill Road, Front of the Westhampton Beach Middle School. Sunday, June 11, 9:00am-2:00pm, Rain or Shine. $15 per vehicle. Tickets on sale following the Masses: May 27 & 28, June 3 & 4, and June 10 & 11. Supports scholarships for graduating local area high school students. For additional information… Continue Reading 19th Annual Car Wash Fundraiser
Happy Mother’s Day! / Ascension Thursday
Happy Mother’s Day! Happy Mother’s Day! Today in a special way we pray for our mothers, and all the special women in our lives who have shaped and formed our lives. We give thanks to God for them and ask the Lord to continue to pour out His blessing on them. If you have not… Continue Reading Happy Mother’s Day! / Ascension Thursday
¡Feliz Día de La Madre! / Ascensión del Señor
¡Feliz Día de La Madre! ¡Feliz día de la madre! Hoy, de manera especial, oramos por nuestras madres y todas las mujeres especiales en nuestras vidas que han moldeado y formado nuestras vidas. Damos gracias a Dios por ellos y le pedimos al Señor que siga derramando Su bendición sobre ellos. Si aún no lo… Continue Reading ¡Feliz Día de La Madre! / Ascensión del Señor
The 2023 Novena to the Holy Spirit
The 2023 Novena to the Holy Spirit begins May 19. The Church proposes a liturgical Novena, of biblical derivation, before Pentecost. The Roman Calendar speaks of the days between Ascension and Pentecost as “a preparation for the coming of the Holy Spirit,” a time to prayerfully consider the role and power of the Holy Spirit… Continue Reading The 2023 Novena to the Holy Spirit
Dear Parish family
Dear Parish family, This past weekend, I announced that Bishop Barres has appointed me as Coordinator of the Hispanic Apostolate on the East End, and Pastor of the Parish of Sacred Heart with the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Mattituck. Bishop Barres has appointed Fr. Ken Grooms as Pastor of Immaculate Conception.… Continue Reading Dear Parish family
Querida Familia Parroquial
Querida Familia Parroquial, El fin de semana pasado, anuncié que el obispo Barres me ha designado como Coordinador del Apostolado Hispano en el East End y Pastor de la Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón con la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Buen Consejo en Mattituck. El obispo Barres ha nombrado al Padre Ken Grooms como párroco… Continue Reading Querida Familia Parroquial
Confirmation / Mother’s Day Novena of Masses
Confirmation Last Saturday, Bishop Dunne confirmed 26 of our young people. He encouraged them to live out their faith. As mentioned last Sunday (Good Shepherd Sunday), we also need to pray for our young people to be open to whatever God is calling them to and encourage them to respond generously. Mother’s Day Novena of… Continue Reading Confirmation / Mother’s Day Novena of Masses
Confirmación / Novena de Misas del Día de la Madre
Confirmación El sábado pasado, el obispo Dunne confirmó a 26 de nuestros jóvenes. Los animó a vivir su fe. Como se mencionó el domingo pasado (domingo del Buen Pastor), también debemos orar para que nuestros jóvenes estén abiertos a cualquier cosa a la que Dios los esté llamando y alentarlos a responder con generosidad. Novena… Continue Reading Confirmación / Novena de Misas del Día de la Madre
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
This Sunday is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations! We fervently pray for an increase to vocations to priesthood, diaconate and religious life. We need to continue to foster an environment which encourages our young people to engage in their faith and ultimately to be open to whatever God is calling them to. It… Continue Reading World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Día Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones
¡Este domingo es el Día Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones! Oramos fervientemente por un aumento de las vocaciones al sacerdocio, al diaconado ya la vida religiosa. Necesitamos continuar fomentando un ambiente que aliente a nuestros jóvenes a participar en su fe y, en última instancia, a estar abiertos a cualquier cosa a la que… Continue Reading Día Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones
Easter and the Sacraments
Easter is a very special time for the Church. At the Easter Vigil, we typically baptize, confirm and give First Communion to adults who were never baptized, or we welcome those who have been baptized in other Christian communities, with Confirmation and First Communion. At the Easter Vigil, last Saturday, we fully initiated four people.… Continue Reading Easter and the Sacraments
La Pascua y los Sacramentos
La Pascua es un momento muy especial para la Iglesia. En la Vigilia Pascual, normalmente bautizamos, confirmamos y damos la Primera Comunión a los adultos que nunca fueron bautizados o damos la bienvenida a la Iglesia a aquellos que han sido bautizados en otras comunidades cristianas con la Confirmación y la Primera Comunión. En la… Continue Reading La Pascua y los Sacramentos
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! Those are great words we get to say this Sunday as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. I pray that this day is filled with abundant blessings for you and your family. Allow the peace of this day to flow into your heart, and rejoice in the conquering of sin and death… Continue Reading Happy Easter!
¡Felices Pascua!
¡Felices Pascuas! Esas son grandes palabras que podemos decir este domingo al celebrar la Resurrección de Jesucristo. Oro para que este día esté lleno de abundantes bendiciones para usted y su familia. Deja que la paz de este día fluya en tu corazón y regocíjate en la conquista del pecado y la muerte por la… Continue Reading ¡Felices Pascua!
La Semana Santa
Al entrar en esta Semana Santa, estamos invitados a viajar con Jesús. Comenzamos con el Domingo de Ramos y la entrada triunfal de Jesús en Jerusalén. El lunes, tendremos oportunidades para la confesión de 2 a 4pm y de 6 a 9pm y adoración y oración nocturna predicada a las 8pm en la iglesia. Las… Continue Reading La Semana Santa
Holy Week
As we enter this most Holy of weeks, we are invited to journey with Jesus. We start with Palm Sunday and Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem. On Monday, we will have opportunities for confession from 2-4pm and 6-9pm with adoration and preached night prayer at 8pm in the Church. Morning Masses are not permitted on… Continue Reading Holy Week
The Annual (not just) Pancake Breakfast is BACK!
THE ANNUAL (NOT JUST) PANCAKE BREAKFAST IS BACK! Parish Center Immaculate Conception Church Sunday, April 2, 2023 Following 8, 9:30, and 11 am Masses $10 for adults, $5 for children ($25 maximum per family). Tickets on sale after Masses on March 18-19 and March 25-26, and at the door. Fr. Joseph Slomski Council, Knights… Continue Reading The Annual (not just) Pancake Breakfast is BACK!
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
A great way to prepare ourselves for Easter is participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We have confessions every Saturday from 4pm to 4:45pm. You can also set up an appointment with one of the priests during the week or some more flexible for your schedule. Monday of Holy Week we will have the Diocesan… Continue Reading The Sacrament of Reconciliation
El Sacramento de Reconciliación
Una excelente manera de prepararnos para la Pascua es participando en el Sacramento de la Reconciliación. Tenemos confesiones todos los sábados de 4pm a 4:45pm. También puede programar una cita con uno de los sacerdotes durante la semana o alguna más flexible para su horario. El lunes de Semana Santa tendremos el Día Diocesano de… Continue Reading El Sacramento de Reconciliación
Almsgiving / Prayer for Life Holy Hour
Almsgiving One Lenten practice is that of Almsgiving, giving to the poor. We have a few ways to do that. Putting money in the poor box by entrance of the Church. Writing a check for the Food Pantry/Outreach. Giving food for the food pantry. Other ways are Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice bowl or give… Continue Reading Almsgiving / Prayer for Life Holy Hour
La Limosna / Oración por la Vida Hora Santa
La Limosna Una práctica de Cuaresma es la de dar limosna, dar a los pobres. Tenemos algunas formas de hacerlo. Poner dinero en la caja de los pobres a la entrada de la Iglesia. Escribir un cheque para Food Pantry/Outreach. Dando comida para la despensa de alimentos. Otras formas son la Operación Rice bowl de… Continue Reading La Limosna / Oración por la Vida Hora Santa
Opportunities for Prayer
In the season of Lent, we are encouraged to enter into prayer as we prepare our hearts for Holy Week and Easter. We have a few different opportunities to do that. Creative Ministries will be coming to us on Sunday March 12th at 1:30pm to present Journey, Cross and Crucifixion in the Church. It is… Continue Reading Opportunities for Prayer