← PLEASE CLICK THE IMAGE TO FOR THE GRAND ANNUAL APPEAL. It is with reverence for our past and enthusiasm for our future that we ask that you please consider supporting our Grand Annual Appeal for Immaculate Conception Parish. Funds raised through this important collection will help as we recover from the significant financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our parish. Now it is time to come together to help stabilize us financially while ensuring that we keep as our priority our mission to make God known, loved, and served.

The day begins with Mass at 10:15AM celebrated by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha. All are welcome!

Following Mass, enjoy a fun afternoon of community, FREE food, music and games, and contests for the kids. Festivities close at 2PM.

Wally the Green Monster will make a special appearance between Noon and 12:30PM.

Food provided by Fenway favorite - The Sausage Guy, including sausages, hamburgers, brats, BBQ boneless chicken, marinated steak tips and sides.

Admission is free. Please register to attend by October 14. Thank you!

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People calls on all Dioceses to provide safe environment education for children and youth. The Fall River Diocese has been providing this training through several resources. Last year the Diocese began implementing a new curriculum with our Faith Formation programs called Circle of Grace. This curriculum is meant to supplement and be integrated into our primary faith formation program.

Immaculate Conception Faith Formation is working with Holy Cross Faith Formation on this curriculum.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE IMAGE to be redirected to Holy Cross Faith Formation website to access the Circle of Grace curriculum.

CONFIRMATION II - a class has been added for Sunday, October 24

5:30PM Mass at Holy Cross Church
followed by class until 7:30PM

CONFIRMATION I - class has been CANCELLED for October 31.

HOMESCHOOL - Please click on the image to be directed to the Holy Cross website for eBook and syllabus information.

We are formally merging our Religious Education program with Holy Cross Church under the direction of Margaret Dwyer-Hogan. Below please find the 2021-2022 Religious Education schedule. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish office at 508-238-3232 or religioused@icceaston.org.


← REGISTRATION FORM: CLICK ON THE BLUE IMAGE TO THE LEFT for the registration form. Paper forms are available in the Parish office.

PAYMENT: Through the On-Line Registration Form, you will be directed to the ICC website / WeShare page for credit card payments. If paying by check, please make checks payable to Immaculate Conception Church and send to the Parish office.

START DATE Sunday, September 26

SCHEDULE

Grades 1-6 (every other week) in-person classes - choose a day at either ICC or Holy Cross. Once you register for a particular day, you will keep that day throughout the school year:

Sunday 9AM to 10AM at ICC
Sunday 9:30AM to 10:30AM at Holy Cross
Monday 4:30PM to 5:30PM at ICC
Tuesday 4:30PM to 5:30PM at Holy Cross


Grades 4-6 (every other week) at-home option with e-Assessment:

Books will be provided and distributed with the same syllabus as in-person classes.


Grades 7 & 8 (every other week):

Monday 6:30PM to 7:30PM at ICC
Tuesday 6:30PM to 7:30PM at Holy Cross


Grades 7 & 8 (every other week) at-home option with e-Assessment:

Books will be provided and distributed with the same syllabus as in-person classes.


Grades 6, 7, 8 - YDisciple Option
Students will stay in these small groups through Confirmation I. Students work with YDisciple Leaders creating their own calendar with a mix of service, learning, sharing and praying as a small community. Space is very limited. To learn more about YDisciple visit https://ydisciple.com or reach out to Margaret Dwyer-Hogan, Director of Religious Education at Holy Cross at 508-238-2235.


Confirmation I & II Kick Off Mass:

Sunday, September 26 at 5:30PM at Holy Cross
Followed by reception for parents and teens


Confirmation I (4 consecutive weeks alternating with Confirmation II):

Sunday 5:30 Mass, followed by class, pick up at 7:30PM at Holy Cross.

Classes:
October 31 (fun night); November 7, 14, 21
January 9, 16, 23, 30
March Retreat - TBD


Confirmation II (4 consecutive weeks alternating with Confirmation I):

Sunday 5:30 Mass, followed by class, pick up at 7:30PM at Holy Cross.

Classes:
September 26, October 3, 10, 17
December 5, 12, 19, January 2
February 6, 13, 27, March 6
April Retreat – TBD
Confirmation – determined by Bishop da Cunha


AT-HOME OPTION WITH e-ASSESSMENT FOR GRADES 4-8

Students who choose to learn at home will be required to do an e-Assessment at the end of each chapter. Unlike last year, this is not optional. There will be two, six-chapter books used this year. The e-Assessment links will be posted on the website each week. We have a dedicated person who will be tracking this work. Work must be completed to move onto next year.


FEE

$100 for 1 child
$200 for 2 children
$250 for 3 or more children
First Communion Fee: $50
Confirmation II Fee: $50


NEW THIS YEAR – Families and Faith

If you have multiple children with loads of scheduling conflicts, please consider our new Families and Faith program, held at Holy Cross. This program is based on families attending the 10AM Mass, then proceeding to the parish hall for a one hour community-based faith formation session under the direction of lead families. Fees remain the same - $100 for one child, $200 for two children, $250 for three or more. If you have a child in a sacrament year (grade 2 or 10), you may still participate; however, the sacrament fee of $50 will be required in addition to the program fees. To learn more about this program, please contact Lindsay Franzoni at lfranzoni@holycrosseaston.org.

Please click on the link to view and participate in the Vigil Mass. The 4:30PM Mass will be live streamed or you may view it at your convenience once Mass has concluded.

CONFIRMATION II - a class has been added for Sunday, October 24, beginning with

5:30 Mass at Holy Cross Church
followed by class until 7:30

CONFIRMATION I - class has been CANCELLED for Sunday, October 31

Blessings to our Parish young adults who recently celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation. May they continue to grow in the grace of God. Please click the link to watch the celebration.

Please click on the image to view and participate in this weekend's Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church.

Blessings to our Parish young adults who recently celebrated the Sacrament Confirmation. May they continue to grow in the grace of God. Please click the link to watch the celebration.

Please join us for the 30-Week Club Year-End Reception

Saturday, November 13
After the 4:30 Mass in the Parish Center

Hot and cold hors d'oeuvres

Members receive complimentary tickets, guest tickets are $15.

Our Parish is committed to providing a safe place for all the faithful. Therefore, we follow a strict policy of The Essential Three for all who minister, work or volunteer in our parish. We ask for your cooperation and support. The safety of our community depends on all of us doing our part. Please click on the image to visit the Diocesan Safe Environment page for more information

Please click on the image to read Fr. Michael Ciryak's letter to the parishioners; as well as the March 31, 2020 letter from the Finance Council.

For over thirty years at the Christmas season, the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Immaculate Conception has sponsored the Caring Tree. Parishioners would purchase gifts for Easton children whose parents were financially struggling. Sadly, this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, SVdP is unable to safely administer the Caring Tree as we have done in past years. However, we will still be displaying our Caring Tree in the back of the church from November 28 through December 20, but with a different approach to satisfy the ever growing need for assistance by our parishioners during this coming holiday and winter season. Instead of the paper ornaments listing the child’s age, gender and size or toy preference, there will be envelopes attached to the tree. Parishioners are asked to take an envelope. Our Society is requesting ONLY monetary donations this year. This money will help us respond to the needs of Easton families who come to us for all kinds of help during the year. For your convenience, the envelopes will be stamped and addressed to: St. Vincent dePaul Society Immaculate Conception Church 193 Main Street North Easton, MA 02356 We ask that you please make checks payable to St. Vincent dePaul Society. Your generous support will allow us to provide financial assistance for food, fuel, prescriptions, emergency shelter, etc. If you find yourself needing assistance from SVdP Society, please contact the parish secretary at 508-238-3232. Please feel confident that we will uphold the strictest confidentiality with your request. We are hopeful and praying that we can return to our traditional Caring Tree in 2021. Thank you very much and stay well!

The next day-long period of Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament will be Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin after Wednesday morning Mass at approximately 8:30 AM and then the Repose of the Blessed Sacrament will be at approximately 6:40 PM. The Blessed Sacrament should not be left exposed and unattended, so in that spirit a sign-up is available on our Parish Website or if you do not have access to a computer please call the Parish Office. You may also sign-up after each of the masses this weekend.  There are sign-up sheets  on clipboards on the front and rear pews of the church and on the bulletin board outside the chapel.   If you have questions please see Father Ciryak or Deacon Porter. 

The U.S. bishops urge our participation each Friday in a nationwide Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life. The Novena began on August 3rd and will continue until September 28th. Participants will receive a weekly email or text reminders to pray and fast, along with little-known facts about Roe v. Wade to share with others. See the links to the right.

Spring Maintenance will begin March 2, 2020 and will be done accordance the Rules and Regulations of Immaculate Conception Cemetery. All of us want our cemetery to reflect in a beautiful way the memory of our loved ones. We try to maintain the cemetery as best we can with the resources available and the seasonal conditions. Policies are in place to help families and our cemetery staff work together to create a dignified setting for all. We ask that all our families please respect the rules we have in place so that all may come to enjoy a peaceful moment with your loved ones. If you would like to obtain a copy of the Rules and Regulations please click on the cemetery tab. We ask for your cooperation and patience as we prepare our cemetery for the upcoming spring and summer season.