Advent Mission Video Playlist
We recorded the Advent Mission with Fr. Justin Maria Cinnante that took place here at our church on December 7.
Advent Retreat
All are invited and encouraged to attend our ADVENT RETREAT. Saturday, December 7 from 10:00am to 2:00pm in the Church. The retreat is being offered by Fr. Justin Maria Cinnante, a Carmelite Friar of the North American province of Saint Elias. He serves as chaplain of Iona Prep School in New Rochelle and is a…
Second Sunday of Advent Events
On Sunday December 8, I will do a blessing of all church volunteers at the 11:00am service. I also plan to start a tradition of recognizing one volunteer for a special award for outstanding service for the past year! I am grateful for all of our volunteers.
2024 Wreath Sale
The Knights are back this year selling Christmas Wreaths and Cemetery Pillows after every Mass beginning the weekend of December 1st. You can pre-order yours today.
The Catholic Ministries Appeal Collection
Next weekend: November 9 and 10. The Catholic Ministries Appeal is an Island-wide effort by our Church to support the critically important services and programs that serve more than 600,000 people every year. 100% of every dollar raised is restricted to fund the objectives, programs and mission supported by the CMA. To each of you…
Settlement of the Diocesan Bankruptcy
Dear ICC Family, As you know, the Diocese, in the face of multiple sex abuse claims brought against it (and many Parishes) under the New York State Child Victims Act and the New York State Adult Victims Act, filed for protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Laws in October, 2020. The goal of that filing was…
The Official Statement of the Diocese of Rockville Centre 9-26-24
The official Statement of the Diocese of Rockville Centre as a result of the Hearing in Bankruptcy Court (2:00 PM – September 26, 2024). September 26, 2024 – Spokesperson for the Diocese of Rockville Centre: The Diocese of Rockville Centre and its related ministries are grateful that preliminary terms have been agreed upon for the…
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Dear ICC Family, I recently had a conversation with a parishioner about donations to the Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) in the context of the current bankruptcy lawsuit. As you may have read in Newsday, the bankruptcy lawsuit appears to be coming to a settlement. Each parish will likely have to contribute to the settlement. Some…
Youth Ministry
Dear ICC family, I am considering starting (or restarting) a Youth Ministry. I believe that the youth are not only the future of the church, they are also the most vibrant part of any family (including the church family). Therefore, I have invited one of the country’s top Youth Ministers, Jim Flanagan, to meet with…