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CHURCH OF THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
35 MOUNTAIN AVENUE, SOMERVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08876
WWW.IMMACULATECONCEPTION.ORG
Parish Center
February 8, 2015
The Fifth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Week end Masses
Saturday—5:00PM
Sunday
7:30AM, 9:00AM,10:30AM,
12:00 NOON,
Spanish 2:00PM
Holy Day Eve (Vigil) 7:30PM
Holy Day
6:30AM, 8:00AM,
12:10PM, and 7:30PM
Daily Masses
6:30 and 8:00AM
Note: September to
June the schedule
changes as follows:
Friday, 6:30 and 8:30AM
First Friday, 6:30, 8:30
and 10:15AM
Religious Formation
Grades: 1-8:
Monday—4:00-5:15PM
6:15-7:30PM
Wednesday—4:00-5:15PM
6:15-7:30PM
Confessions
Saturday
4:00–5:00PM
7:30–8:00PM
Rev. Msgr. Seamus F. Brennan, Pastor
Rev. Msgr. J. Nevin Kennedy, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Alexander J. Carles, Associate Pastor
Rev. Charles Sabella, Associate Pastor
Deacon Frank J. Quinn
Deacon Anthony J. Hancock
Deacon John R. Czekaj
Deacon Paul Blessing
Deacon Emeritus, John Ivers
Deacon Emeritus, Luis Vindas
Sister Virginia Quinn, IHM, Convent Superior
Jo Anne Peppe, Business Manager
Karen Bohler, Director, Children’s Faith Formation
Patti Jannuzzi, Director, New Evangelization/
Stewardship/Adult Faith Formation
Jeanine Cavanagh, Director, Social Ministry
Gary Gavula, Director, Sacred Music
Sister Dolores Margaret, IHM, Sacred Music
John Hack, Director, Development
Carol Januse, Parish Secretary/Office Manager
Daphne Lazarte, Spanish Secretary
Beverly Gaffney, Parish Bookkeeper
Parish Center Office Hours
Monday through Thursday, 9:00AM–8:00PM
Friday, 9:00AM–5:00PM
Parish Center: (908) 725-1112
Fax (908) 725-6269; [email protected]
Office of Children’s Faith Formation:
(908) 725-1112 Ext. 1119 or 1128
Development Office: (908) 722-0200 Ext. 224
Music Office: (908) 526-3016
Schools
Immaculata High School:
(908) 722-0200 www.immaculatahighschool.org
Mrs. Jean G. Kline, M.Ed., Principal
Immaculate Conception School:
(908) 725-6516 www.immaculateconception.org
Sister Mary C. Chapman, IHM, Ed. D., Principal
Stewardship. A Way of Life
Tithing, God’s Plan For Giving
Our next Food Collection is
2/14-2/15
Our next Penny Collection
is 2/28 & 3/1
The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8
“Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed…He told them, ‘Let us go on to
the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.’” – Mark 1:35, 38
In today’s Gospel reading we see a perfect example of stewardship. Jesus gives His time to do all that God wishes - healing
the sick and preaching. Yet, Jesus also makes time to be alone
in prayer. It is through prayer, spending time with God, that we
find the strength to do what God wishes us to do. Be sure to
find time every day to be with God.
Diocese of Metuchen
CAN YOU SAVE
YOUR MARRIAGE?
Retrouvaille - a lifeline for troubled
marriages If your marriage has become unloving and
uncaring, or if your relationship has grown cold and distant,
if you are thinking of separation or divorce, or if you are
already separated or divorced, but (both of you) wish to try
again – then the RETROUVAILLE program may help you.
The next program begins the weekend of 2/28 – 3/1. All
inquiries are confidential. For further information please
call the Family Life Office (days) 732-562-1990 x. 1624 or
Tom & Pat McTague 732-583-4468.
February is Catholic Press Month
Second Collection Next Weekend
2/14-2/15
The annual drive to support our diocesan newspaper,
The Catholic Spirit, is taking place next weekend, 2/14
-2/15. The Catholic Spirit is now beginning its 19th
successful year of publishing and has a special role to
play in your life as a practicing Catholic. Please support their good work by using the envelope in your collection packet, or one that appears in the newspaper
itself. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.
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This Week at a Glance
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9
2:00PM
ROSARY—CHAPEL
4:00PM
CFF—CAFÉ
6:15PM
CFF—CAFE
7:00PM
NOVENA—CHAPEL
8PM MONDAY — 6AM TUESDAY ADORATION—CHAPEL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
8:30AM-6PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
7:00PM
DIVINE MERCY—CAFE
7:00PM
FIRST RECONCILIATION—CHURCH
7:00PM
AA—TR
9:00PM
HOUR OF PRAISE—CHAPEL
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
8:00AM
SCRIPS—S. ANNE
2:40PM
GS #60804—TR
4:00PM
CFF—CAFÉ
6:15PM
CFF—CAFE
8:00PM
IRISH DANCING—CAFE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
8:30AM-6PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
8:00AM
RENEW_TR
7:30PM
PARISH NURSES MTG—JC OFFICE
7:30PM
MOTHERS RETREAT MTG—ST ANNE
9PM-6AM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
9AM-6PM—EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
BS (NEE)—TR
5:00PM
7:00PM
7TH & 8TH GRADE DANCE-GYM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
7:30AM
MENS FELLOWSHIP—NH 1
7:30PM
CATHOLIC UNDERGROUND—CHURCH
8:00PM
AA—CAFE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
ENGLISH MASSES: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM
SPANISH MASS 2:00PM, SPECIAL NEEDS MASS, 6PM
10:00AM
RCIA—ST ANNE
Immaculate Conception Men's Fellowship
Breakfast
We invite all men to join us for
the monthly meeting of the
Men's Fellowship Breakfast
Saturday, February 14, 2015
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Nazareth House
Bring a friend, if you like, but do come
and enjoy a great teaching, singing,
prayer, delicious food, and, of course, wonderful fellowship. The Men's Fellowship meets the second Saturday
of every month. If you have any questions, please feel
free to call Harry James at 908.722.5564. See you on
the 14th of February.
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Liturgy and Prayer This Week
Parish Mission
Immaculate Conception is a parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey.
We seek to live the gospel as faithful Disciples of Jesus Christ. As Stewards of our God given
gifts we proclaim the good news of salvation. Empowered by the Holy Spirit we are
commissioned as Apostles to transform all things in Christ.
Mass Intentions
Monday, February 9
6:30AM
WALTER STARYCKI
MAUREEN BRIGID DWYER
8:00AM
6:30AM-CONV
LORETTA RAYHON
Tuesday, February 10, St. Scholastica
6:30AM
RICHARD R. WILLIAMS
8:00AM
MAUREEN BRIGID DWYER
6:30AM-CONV
EDITH LUPER
Wednesday, February 11, Our Lady of Lourdes
6:30AM
LOUISE C. CAPOZZI
WALTER “SKIP” LYNE
8:00AM
6:30AM-CONV
JOHN HAGGERTY
Thursday, February 12
6:30AM
DOROTHY DONOVAN
VICTOR TAN, SR.
8:00AM
6:30AM-CONV
MR. RENNI
Friday, February 13
6:30AM
GERONIMO EDANG
8:30AM
JOHN PELLEGREN
PATRICK PANSINI
6:30AM-CONV
Saturday, February 14, St. Cyril & Methodius
6:30AM
GREGORIO & ANGELA MARIA CASTELLI
8:00AM
GRACE ROQUE
5:00PM
THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
Sunday, February 15, 6th Sunday in Ordinary
Time
7:30AM
SPECIAL INTENTION
ANNE KAVANAUGH NEDELKOFF
9:00AM
ALEX & MARY TOZZI
10:30AM
INTS. OF FILOMENA LAMUG
12:00PM
SPANISH MASS
2:00PM
Baptisms
Baptisms are celebrated in English on the 2nd and
4th Saturday of the month at 11AM and on the 3rd
Sunday within the 12 Noon Mass. Baptisms in Spanish are on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 3:30PM.
Catholic parents are obliged to attend a preparation session before the baptism of their 1st and 2nd child. We recommend parents attend this class prior to the birth of their child. These preparation classes are held on the first Tuesday of the month at
7:30PM in the Parish Center in English and on the first Sunday
of every month at 4PM in Spanish at the Nazareth House. To
register for the baptism of a child, call 725-1112.
Next session in English: 3/3/2015.
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Scripture Readings For This Week
The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary
Time
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Today’s Readings
Jb 7:1-4, 6-7 Ps 147:1-2, 34, 5-6 1 Cor 9:16-19, 2223 Mk 1:29-39
February 9: Gn 1:1-19 Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6,
10 and 12, 24 and 35c Mk 6:53-56
February 10: Gn 1:20—2:4a Ps 8:4-5, 67, 8-9 Mk 7:1-13
February 11: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17 Ps 104:12a, 27-28, 29bc-30 Mk 7:14-23
February 12: Gn 2:18-25 Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4
-5 Mk 7:24-30
February 13: Gn 3:1-8 Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7
Mk 7:31-37
February 14: Gn 3:9-24 Ps 90:2, 3-4abc, 5
-6, 12-13 Mk 8:1-10
February 15: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46 Ps 32:12, 5, 11 1 Cor 10:31—11:1 Mk 1:40-45
Rosary
The Rosary will be recited every Monday
at 2:00PM in the Chapel. All are welcome.
The Rosary For Life is the first Saturday of the month at
8:30AM in the Chapel.
Novena and Evening Prayer
This service takes place every Monday in the Chapel,
beginning with the Rosary at 7:00PM, followed by the
Perpetual Novena Devotion in honor of Our Lady of the
Miraculous Medal and Evening Prayer at 7:30PM.
Adoration & Exposition:
Mon. 8pm-Tues. 6am; Tues. 8:30am-6pm; Thur. 9pm-Fri.
6am; Fri. 9am-6pm .
Divine Mercy Chaplet:
The Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited every
Tuesday evening at 7:00PM in the Chapel.
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Immaculate Conception Church
Pro-Life Corner
As New Jersey debates physician assisted
suicide and the "right to die," we see our
culture further embracing the culture of
death and the principle that some lives
are not worth living. Whatever the condition of our life we remain made in the
image and likeness of God, and thus of
profound value. The secular world increasingly sees only a life that it judges as
"productive" under its standards as being
worthy of continued life. This should
worry us all. History shows that "the
right to die" quickly becomes "the duty
to die," a duty that is strictly enforced by
the state. Let us not forget that at the
beginning of the killing of the innocent
under Hitler it was accompanied with an
effort to convince the public that there
were certain people who if thinking correctly would realize
that they were better off dead. The Nazi program to eliminate “life unworthy of life” began on Hitler’s order in October 1939. The program at first focused on handicapped
newborns and very young children. The Nazi euthanasia
program soon expanded to include older disabled children
and adults. Hitler granted “the authority of certain physicians to be designated by name in such manner, that persons who, according to human judgment, are incurable,
can, upon a most careful diagnosis of their condition of
sickness, be accorded a mercy death.” We need today to
again consider the homily of Cardinal Clemens von Galen
delivered on August 3, 1941 condemning the Nazi euthanasia program: "...we are dealing with human beings, our
fellow human beings, our brothers and sisters. With poor
people, sick people, if you like unproductive people. But
have they for that reason forfeited the right to life? Have
you, have I the right to live only so long as we are productive, so long as we are recognized by others as productive?
If you establish and apply the principle that you can kill
‘unproductive’ fellow human beings then woe betide us all
when we become old and frail! ...If one is allowed forcibly
to remove one’s unproductive fellow human beings then
woe betide loyal soldiers who return to the homeland seriously disabled, as cripples, as invalids. If it is once accepted
that people have the right to kill ‘unproductive’ fellow humans–and even if initially it only affects the poor defenseless mentally ill–then as a matter of principle murder is permitted for all unproductive people, in other words for the
incurably sick, the people who have become invalids
through labor and war, for us all when we become old, frail
and therefore unproductive. ...Who will be able to trust his
doctor any more? He may report his patient as
‘unproductive’ and receive instructions to kill him. It is impossible to imagine the degree of moral depravity, of general mistrust that would then spread even through families
if this dreadful doctrine is tolerated, accepted and followed.
Woe to mankind, woe to our German nation if God’s Holy
Commandment ‘Thou shalt not kill,’ which God proclaimed on Mount Sinai amidst thunder and lightning,
which God our Creator inscribed in the conscience of mankind from the very beginning, is not only broken, but if this
transgression is actually tolerated and permitted to go unpunished." We know how far the killing expanded in Germany. Do not be fooled into thinking that physician assisted
suicide will remain voluntary and limited. What the seriously ill need is compassionate care to continue to live their
life with dignity. All life is sacred. All life remains made in
the image and likeness of God no matter its condition. All
life is under God's authority.
Submitted by Kevin Dugan, ProLife Ministry
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Ash Wednesday ~ February 18
The liturgical observance of Lent begins
with the imposition of ashes. We're given
the challenge that Jesus puts before us in
the Gospel of Mark: “Turn away from sin
and be faithful to the gospel”. (Mark
1:15)
Ashes will be distributed at:
Mass: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 12:10PM,
6:30PM ENGLISH & 8:00PM SPANISH
MASS.
TAKE NOTE: THE ICS PARKING LOT WILL BE OPEN FOR
ALL MASSES ON ASH WEDNESDAY.
The Family Life Office/Diocese of
For Men and
Metuchen is pleased to announce
Women Seekthe beginning of an exciting, NEW
ing Healing
from Divorce
ministry to men and women who
are suffering from the pain and loneliness of divorce. “The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide” is a 12 week program featuring a
thirty-minute DVD session each week that cover topics of
shock, denial, anger, grief, guilt, forgiveness, money, children, the courts, the ex-spouse, annulment, dating, sexuality, spirituality, re-marriage or staying single and much
more. This program, based on the teachings of the Catholic Church is open to anyone who needs comfort, counsel
and clarity after a divorce. Pre-registration is required.
DATES: TUES. EVENINGS: Mar 3,10,17,24,31, APR.
7,14,21,28, MAY 12,19, (SNOW DAY MAKE UP -5/26)
TIME: 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM at Immaculata High School
240 Mountain Ave., Somerville, Room 131
OR
FEE: $25.00 DEADLINE TO REGISTER : FEB. 17
WHEN WE REACH 12 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS.
FOR INFORMATION AND/OR TO REGISTER:
Ro Bersch (908) 313-5947 OR 908 470 0678
Flowers For the Altar
The altar flowers for this week were
given in memory of:
Jeanne Sternadori
To arrange for flowers to be placed at
the altar, call 725-1112 ext 1116.
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Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception Grammar School
Part-Time Evening
Custodian, Somerset
Immaculate Conception School
where faith meets academic excellence
The Catholic Community of St. Matthias in Somerset is seeking a responsible individual for a part-time evening custodial position. Individual would be responsible for cleaning classrooms, bathrooms, cafeteria, and set-up for special
events, along with other miscellaneous custodial duties. If interested, please contact Florence Tedesco, 732828-1400 or [email protected]
Rooted in Catholic values, Immaculate Conception
School integrates academic excellence with the spiritual
and moral formation of each of its students with the support of dedicated teachers and committed parents. This
dedication results in an education that challenges each
student to develop his or her full potential in an atmosphere where children care for and respect each other.
St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church to
Sponsor Slavic Dinner Wednesday, 2/11
Registration of new students who will enter PreKindergarten through Grade 7
in September 2015 will take place in the main lobby of
Immaculate Conception School on:
St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church will sponsor the Slavic Dinner on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 4:00
PM to 7:00 PM. The dinner will be held in the St. Mary
Parish Center, 1900 Brooks Boulevard, Hillsborough, NJ.
The cost is $13.00 for adults (ages 9 and up) and
$5.00 for Children (8 and under) and includes all you
can eat Pirohi, Stuffed Cabbage, Kielbasa and Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, salad, desert and beverage. A
new feature of the dinner is a surprise entrée each month
specially selected and prepared by St. Mary’s chef John
Pagano. Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of
every month throughout the year. Orders to go are available. For more information contact: St. Mary’s at 908-7250615. The March dinner will be held on Wednesday
March 11, 2015.
Immaculata High School
Sunday, February 15, 2015
10:00 am – Noon
The following information is needed at the time of
registration:
--Birth Certificate
--Baptismal Certificate
--Immunization Record
--Pre-School Progress Report (Kindergarten)
--Copy of First Penance and First Communion Certificates (Grades 3-7)
-Copy of most recent standardized test scores
(Grades 1-7, if available)
--Copy of most recent report card (Grades 1-7)
--$50.00 non-refundable application fee per child
Please submit copies, not originals, as we will
need these documents for our file.
Annual Memorial Mass 2/22
Immaculate Conception School
41 Mountain Avenue, Somerville
908-725-6516 • www.icsschool.org
Immaculata will host its Annual Memorial Mass for deceased alumni and faculty members on Sunday, February 22nd at 1:00 at the school gym. Please join us
for this special liturgy. To assure ample seating and
refreshments, please contact Terry Lavin Kuboski'69
at [email protected] or call (908)
722-0200 ext. 128 if you plan to attend.
Save the Dates!!
4/19/15
6/1/15
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Spartan Club Fashion Show
Golf Classic
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Ministers Schedule Weekend of February 15, 2015
Lectors
5:00 PM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12 Noon
B. Kuzio
M. Diana
C. Januse
F. Johnson
L. Klar
Altar Servers
A. Brunn
A. Buniowski
C. DeLaCruz
K. Diana
K. Diana
M. Diana
M. Diana
D. Dizon
A. Brawley
C. Brawley
J. Brawley
J. Cummins
I. Dalida
R. Daly
S. Daly
S. Dupras
E. Exil
D. Rogers
H. Rogers
Eucharistic
Ministers
M. Aremenio
P. Armenio
B. Bush
M. Bush
P. Megna
L. Pillon
M. Pillon
M. Rice
T. Rucci
L. Tarentino
A. Diana
D. Diana
J. Francis
H. Graham
P. Graham
T. Hemingway
A. Koskulitz
J. Koskulitz
M. Ellis
T. Ellis
M. Farmar
H. James III
H. James Jr.
L. Lott
H. Malave
J. Malave
P. McClelland
N. Nelson
C. DeMarco
J. DiGraziano
N. DiGraziano
J. Hack
J. Hancock
M. Hunt
J. Jordan
M. Jordan
B. MacKenzie
M. McKeown
D. Berger
A. Gissoni
N. Gonda
L. Klar
L. Rommel
D. Sterritt
K. Utter
O. Vaz
R. Vaz
D. Vo
Please fulfill your obligation or find a substitute. Remember to sign in at the Sacristy at least 5 minutes
before Mass and join fellow ministers for prayer in main vestibule.
Catholic School Tuition Assistance
Once again, tuition assistance will be available
from the Diocese for families seeking financial aid for
the 2015-2016 school year. To receive a tuition grant,
an application must be filed through Private School Aid
Service (PSAS). Blank applications will be forwarded
directly from PSAS to each school in time for distribution to parents during Catholic Schools Week beginning January 26th. In addition to the hardcopy forms
available in both English & Spanish, a PDF version of
both forms, which can be downloaded and printed, will
be available on the diocesan website at
www.Tinyurl.com/DOM-TuitionAssistance. Please
take note: that only registered Catholic families with
children (K-12) in one of our diocesan or parochial
schools are eligible. Pre-K students are not. Parents/
Guardians MUST obtain approval and signature on the
forms from their pastor before submission to PSAS for
processing. Applications received at PSAS without a
Pastor’s signature are considered incomplete and
placed in a “hold” status which will jeopardize the applicants’ consideration for aid. The signature is by
one’s proper pastor not the pastor of the school. Applications received after the deadline will be returned
to the family unprocessed and will not be considered
for a grant award; and The DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION TO PSAS IS MARCH 31, 2015.
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Volunteer Needed
The coordinator of our Safe Environment will move out of our parish in the near future so I am
seeking a volunteer to assist me
in coordinating the parish and
schools safe environment program. Skills needed are primarily
good computer skills and ability
to organize and maintain records.
Only about 2-3 hours per week
needed. Volunteer will work in
the parish center. Some phone calling required. For
more information call Msgr. Brennan at 908-725-1112.
Sanctuary Candle
The Sanctuary Candles for this week are
given in memory of:
Loretta Abbruzze (Chapel)
Jeanne Sternadori (Church)
To arrange for Sanctuary Candle to be
placed at the altar, call 725-1112 ext: 1116.
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Social Ministry
Elizabeth Ministry is a group of
Food Collection: On the third
women from our parish who reach out to
women during times of pregnancy, birth, or
adoption. If you or someone you know could
benefit from this ministry, or if you would like
to join the ministry, please contact Jeanine
Cavanagh, at 725-1112 x1126.
Sunday of each month nonperishable foods are collected at the
entrances of the church. The food
is distributed to three agencies; the
Somerset Community Food Bank,
FISH emergency food and clothing pantry and the Somerville
Welfare Office. Over the last few months our Parish Food Collection has decreased dramatically. We rely on the generous
hearts of this Parish Community to help us to continue to fill
our neighboring food pantries. It truly is a simple way to help
those in need. Please take the time to fill one grocery bag with
non-perishable items for those who do not have the means to
purchase one of life’s basic needs ~ food. This ministry is crucial to living the Gospel message that calls us to serve the hungry and in some cases the homeless. Jesus spoke the word
clearly when he stated “When I was hungry did you feed me?
For what you do for the least of these you did for me.” The
next food collection is scheduled for next weekend February14th & 15th.
Mothers’ Retreat Prayer Vigil
On the weekend of February28-March1, 2015, Immaculate
Conception will hold its 14th Mothers’ Retreat.
This is a very special time for mothers at all of
life’s stages to step back from their routine and
seek refreshment, inspiration and direction from
God. We are seeking people who would be willing to support these women in prayer during the
daytime hours of the retreat. If you are interested
in participating in this prayer vigil, please contact
Jeanine Cavanagh at (908) 725-1112 ext. 1126. or Susan Spencer-Craig at 908-218-0025 email at: [email protected].
Hospital Visitations: Those who
serve in the Hospital Visitation Ministry
visit Immaculate Conception parishioners
who are patients at the Somerset Medical
Center. A rotation of volunteers is organized to ensure that
someone from the ministry is at the hospital each weekday.
The Hospital Ministers visit briefly with the patients and, as
representatives of our entire congregation, let them know that
they are in our thoughts and prayers. They also invite the patients to join them in a prayer for their recovery, or any other
intentions. The names of the patients are subsequently placed
on the Prayer Intention List for the sick which is located in the
Church vestibule. Two hours of your time per week can make
a significant difference to someone who may be feeling
alone, afraid, or suffering from emotional and/or physical pain.
This ministry offers a chance to share the gift of God’s love and
help patients realize that they are part of a community that values them and cares for them. If you are interested please contact Jeanine Cavanagh, at 725-1112 x1126.
SHIP's Mobile Soup Kitchen
travels throughout the county to provide the
homeless and working poor with fresh hot
meals. On the first and third Mondays of the
month, ICC parish volunteers staff the Mobile Soup Kitchen
with food servers. We meet at 5pm at St Joseph's church in
North Plainfield and distribute meals there for about 1 hour. We
are always in need of new volunteers. No experience necessary.
This is a great opportunity for students who need Confirmation
hours. If you would like to get involved, please contact Debbie
Berger 908- 526 -7711 or Jeanine Cavanagh at 908-725-1112
for more information.
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Parish Nursing Ministry: The Parish
Nurses meet the second Thursday of each month. Our
next meeting will be February 12, 2015, at 7:30 in
the Parish Center. If you are a nurse and would like
to use your calling to serve our parish community, please consider becoming a Parish Nurse. Your involvement in this
endeavor can be very flexible regarding the areas and the time
involved. If “all” you do is to be added to our list of Parish
Nurses as a resource to the ministry, your “all” would be making an immeasurable contribution.
Currently the 2015 Mothers’ Retreat is full however a waitlist is
available. For more informaƟon
please call Debbie ScoƩ 908-2174715 or email: [email protected]
A Mass for Hidden Treasures
Sunday February 15 at 6:00 pm Mass
What is a Special Needs Awareness Mass? It is an opportunity to celebrate the gifts that people with special needs bring to
the Parish. It is an opportunity for the Parish to welcome people with special needs to participate fully in the life of the
church.
Please mark your calendars!
ZITI FOR THE NEEDY is back!
See todays insert for more info.
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The New Evangelization—Discipleship / Stewardship
PROPHETS:MESSENGERS OF GOD'S
MERCY SCRPTURE STUDY WITH
THOMAS SMITH
God is Calling You to a Deeper Relationship with
Him In The Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy, Thomas
Smith shows how their prophetic words speak to us with the
same urgency today. You will see how God is constantly calling you to a deeper relationship with him and discover the
ways you are called to be the voice of God to others Offered
Wednesday evenings beginning March 4, 2015. 7 00 pm. 10
week study. Led by Elizabeth Kuzio, Cost: $35.00, Check
made payable to Church of the Immaculate Conception Attn:
Office of New Evangelization 35 Mountain Ave., Somerville,
NJ 08876 Questions: Call 908-725-1112 ext. 1125
LENTEN MISSION 2015
FRANCISCAN FRIARS OF THE
RENEWAL
PREACHING ALL MASSES
MARCH 7TH & 8TH
EVENING MISSION
Main Church MARCH 9TH, 10TH
AND 11TH
JEFF CAVINS
THE BIBLE
TIMELINE
SEMINAR
2/21/15
You Can Understand the Bible from Genesis to Revelation! Join Jeff Cavins while he presents his Bible
Timeline Seminar
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St Thomas More Column A defense of Marriage and Family.
Pope Francis clearly objects to Gender ideology and its forced colonization. In an Air interview on
his way home from the Philippines Pope Francis answered a fourth question which dealt with "ideological
Colonization and Birth Control" he answered by criticizing the Western Secular imposition of a homosexual
agenda on other countries through promising foreign aid if the promotion of gender ideology and so called
gay marriage is allowed. He called this “ideological colonization” and referred to the Nazi propaganda issued during the last century. Asked by a reporter what he meant by the phrase “ideological colonization,” Pope Francis gave an illustration from his own
life. He recalled an incident where a minister of education in a poor area was promised a loan for building schools under the condition that the schools used a book that taught “gender theory.” "She said yes, and also made them give another book, of a different
orientation. And so she succeeded," he explained .He further stated "This is ideological colonization. They enter with an idea that
has nothing to do with the people; but with groups of people yes, but not with the people. It colonizes the people with an idea that
wants to change a mentality or a structure."This ideological colonization “is not new, the dictators of the last century did the same,”
Francis said. "They came with their own doctrine. Think of the BalilLa (The Fascist Youth under Mussolini), think of the Hitler
youth. "Although Pope Francis did not mention so called "gay Marriage' as the ideology, he made clear reference to it. “During the
Synod, the African bishops lamented this: certain loans on certain conditions,” he said. The zealous objection made by the African
Bishops at the Synod were voiced worldwide during the Synod and also made it into the final document which stated it is “totally
unacceptable” that “some pastors of the Church suffer pressure from international bodies who make financial aid to poor countries
conditional upon the acceptance of 'marriage’ between persons of the same sex.” For more info visit http://americamagazine.org/
content/dispatches/full-transcript-popes-press-conference-flight-manila. Submitted by Patricia Jannuzzi, J.D.
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Parish Directory
CHURCH OF THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
35 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, New Jersey 08876
Tel: 908-725-1112 · Fax: 908-725-6269
www.immaculateconception.org
Diocese of Metuchen website: www.diometuchen.org
The Parish Clergy
Rev. Msgr. Seamus F. Brennan, Pastor
Rev. Alexander J. Carles, Parochial Vicar, Ext 1127
Rev. Charles Sabella, Parochial Vicar, Ext 1122
Frank J. Quinn, Deacon
Anthony Hancock, Deacon
John R. Czekaj, Deacon
Paul Blessing, Deacon
John Ivers, Deacon Emeritus
Luis Vindas, Deacon Emeritus
The Parish Office
Carol Januse, Parish Secretary/Office Manager
E-Mail: [email protected]; Ext 1116
Jo Anne Peppe, Business Manager
E-Mail: [email protected]; Ext 1120
Office of New Evangelization
and Stewardship
Patti Jannuzzi, Director, New Evangelization/ Stewardship/
Adult Faith Formation Ext x1124
[email protected]
Margie Ellis & Mirna Gonzalez, Coordinators of
Discipleship Ext 1124
Mary Young, St. Thomas More Apostolate;908-725-1112
Joan Kopil, Bereavement Ministry and Lazarus Ministry;
908-369-0845
Dona Cramer, Director, Becoming Catholic / Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults; 908-725-1112 x1239
Grant VanEck, Young Adult Ministry, [email protected]
Parish Trustees, Mrs. Anita B. Hogan
Mr. Robert J. Foley
Office of Social Ministry
John Hack, Development, 722-0200 Ext. 222
Daphne Lazarte, Parish Secretary/Spanish
E-Mail: [email protected]; Ext 1117
Beverly Gaffney, Parish Bookkeeper
E-Mail: [email protected]; Ext 1118
Milton Ayala, Director, Maintenance; Ext 1110
Office of Children's Faith Formation
Karen Bohler, Director, Children's Faith Formation
E-Mail: [email protected]; Ext 1119
Jenny Santiago, CFF secretary
E-Mail: [email protected]; Ext. 1128
Office of Liturgy & Sacred Music
Gary Gavula, Director, Sacred Music
E-Mail: [email protected]; Ext 1133
Jeanine Cavanagh, Director, Social Ministry,
E-Mail: [email protected], Ext 1126
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Msgr. Seamus F. Brennan,
Extraordinary Ministries of the Eucharist
Deacon Tony Hancock, Lector Formation
Deacon Paul Blessing, Ministers of Hospitality Coordinator
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Camp Fatima of NJ/Mentally Disabled
Elizabeth Ministry
Interfaith Hospitality Network-shelters homeless
Habitat for Humanity
Hospital Ministry
Monthly Food Collection
Monthly Penny Collection for SHIP
Nursing Home Visitations
Parish Nursing Program
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Boletín en Español
8 de febrero del 2015
Quinto domingo de Tiempo Ordinario
Lecturas del Domingo
Primera lectura:
Job: 7, 1-4, 6-7
Segunda lectura
1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23
Evangelio:
San Marcos: 1, 29-39
El Papa Francisco confirmó hoy que asistirá al
VIII Encuentro Mundial de las Familias que se
celebrará del 22 al 27 de septiembre del 2015 en
Filadelfia (Pensilvania, EEUU), informó la Santa
Sede en su portal de noticias.
El Arzobispo de Filadelfia (Estados Unidos),
Mons. Charles Chaput, anunció que ya están
abiertas las inscripciones para participar del
Encuentro Mundial de las Familias.
Puede registrarse en este sitio web:
http://www.worldmeeting2015.org/plan-your-visit/register/
Anímense y vayamos juntos a recibir a uno de
los nuestros!
Horas de Adoración
Eucarística
Lunes 9 de febrero: 8:00 PM - 6:00AM
Martes, 10 de febrero: 9:00 AM –6:00 PM
Miércoles, 11 de febrero: No Adoración
Jueves, 12 de febrero: 9:00 PM-6:00 AM
Mensaje Spiritual
Las lecturas de hoy nos invitan a
la pregunta por el sentido de la
vida, vinculado al hecho del
trabajo y de la fatiga. Job, en un
momento de tentación, ve el
pasar de los días como un
esfuerzo que no conduce a
nada. Después de haberlo
perdido todo ( su familia, sus
propiedades, la salud) se le hace
difícil reconocer el vinculo que lo
une con Dios y con su amor. El sufrimiento presente se
cierne amenazador sobre el futuro cerrando el paso a la
esperanza. Job expresa la angustia, que es la de tantos
hombres, de si lo que hacemos conduce a algo.
En el evangelio, a través de la curación de la
suegra de Pedro, vemos que Cristo viene a responder a
esa angustia humana. Lo primero es que Cristo se
acerca al hombre enfermo y lo toma de la mano, y así lo
saca de su postración. Jesús nos cura tocándonos. Nos
comunica así su amor y nos hace entender que nuestra
vida vale para Dios, que no nos quiere ver preocupados
o angustiados.
Jesús ha venido a obrar el bien, a darnos la
salvación, y somos plenamente curados cuando nos
incorporamos a su misión y difundimos el amor que nos
ha dado. Pablo nos dice que ha sido llamado a predicar
el evangelio y que en eso mismo encuentra su
recompense: comunicar la salvación de Dios es lo que le
llena de alegría.
La vida según el mandato de Cristo nos
mantiene bajo la mirada amorosa de Dios y así siempre
obtenemos más de lo que damos. Sirviendo se nos hace
más presente el amor de Dios hacia nosotros y
comprendemos el sentido de toda la fatiga, de todo
esfuerzo, de cada trabajo.
Jesucristo predica, cura y ora. Como Hijo
eterno, Jesús siempre está ante su Padre, pero también
como hombre habla con El. Nos enseña así la manera
de que no se pierda ninguna de nuestras horas ni de
nuestros actos,. Cada jornada cobra todo su sentido
cuando comprendemos que la vivimos para Dios.
Cuando los apóstoles acuden a El con urgencia, Jesús
responde con claridad: “Para eso he venido, para
predicar el evangelio, para expulsar demonios, para
curar enfermos…”
Nosotros necesitamos que Jesucristo nos
ilumine para comprender porque estamos aquí.
Necesitamos también acudir a El en la oración para no
dejarnos abrumar por las ocupaciones de cada día.
Por amor, Cristo nos libera de la postración a la que
conduce el pecado y nos da el impulso para hacer de
nuestra vida una ofrenda agradecida.
Amar como Jesús nos ha amado; en la misma
entrega, encontraremos la alegría.
Viernes, 13 de febrero: 9:00 AM-6:00PM
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Caridades Católicas
Programa de Servicios de
Inmigración
Este programa de la Diócesis de Metuchen busca ofrecer servicios
legales de inmigración a bajo costo a las comunidades de Nueva jersey. Este programa así como también los consejeros están acreditados en la practica de la Ley de Inmigración por parte del gobierno
federal a través de Board of Immigration Appeals. Este equipo es multilingüe.
Entre los servicios que se ofrecen están:
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Consultas generales
Ciudadanía
Aplicaciones para residencia
Acción diferida (DACA)
Petición Familiar
Visas
Solicitud de Asilo
Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS)
Las oficinas están localizadas en:
Perth Amboy: 271 Smith St. 732-826-9160 (Lunes a Viernes de 9am a
5pm)
New Brunswick : 56 Throop Ave. 732-214-8743 (Lunes a Jueves de
2pm a 8pm)
Phillipsburg: 430 South Main St. 908-977-3731 (Lunes de 3pm a
8pm)
Dos que pasan a ser uno
No fuimos creados para estar solos.
Los seres humanos se necesitan y se
complementan mutuamente. La
amistad y la comunidad satisfacen
ese anhelo con vínculos de amor y de
interés comunes. El matrimonio es
una forma de Amistad particularmente
íntima que llama a un hombre y a una
mujer a amarse de manera comparable a la alianza de
Dios. El matrimonio es un Sacramento. El amor del
matrimonio es fructífero y se ofrece sin reservas. Este
amor existe a imagen de la fidelidad de Jesús a la
Iglesia.
Dios que ha creado al hombre por amor, lo ha llamado
también al amor, vocación fundamental e innata de todo
ser humano. Porque el hombre fue creado a imagen y
semejanza de Dios (Gen 1,2), que es Amor. Habiéndolos
creado Dios, hombre y mujer, el amor mutuo entre ellos
se convierte en imagen del amor absoluto e indefectible
con que Dios ama al hombre. Este amor es bueno, muy
bueno, a los ojos del Creador. Y este amor que Dios
bendice es destinado a ser fecundo y a realizarse en la
obra común del cuidado de la creación. «Y los bendijo
Dios y les dijo: "Sed fecundos y multiplicaos, y llenad la
tierra y sometedla"» (Gen 1,28).
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RESERVE LA FECHA
ENCUENTRO CATOLICO HISPANO
Diócesis de Metuchen
Sábado 18 de abril, 2015
Cook College Center – Rutgers University
59 Biel Road
New Brunswick, NJ
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
“Construye mi Templo – La Virgen de Guadalupe y su
llamado a la Comunión”
Presentado por Timothy Matovina, Profesor de Teologia y
Director Ejecutivo del Instituto de Estudios Latinos en la
Universidad de Notre Dame.
“Encuentro – Caminos de Esperanza y Fe entre
Católicos Hispanos”
Presentado por Hosffman Ospino, Profesor de Ministerio
Hispano y Educación Religiosa en Boston College.
Todos están invitados!
Costo: $10 para cubrir el almuerzo y los
materiales
Se dará más información más adelante.
EL MANANTIAL
El Nuevo Periódico Católico en Español
Para llegar a las personas Hispano/Latinas que viven y trabajan en
nuestra diócesis, pero no pueden leer The Catholic Spirit, que está en
inglés, el obispo Bootkoski ha aprobado la publicación de un periódico
nuevo, totalmente en español. Este periódico, El Manantial, ya
empezó a imprimirse enteramente en español. Va a ser publicado
trimestralmente y tendrá una distribución a las parroquias con
comunidades hispanas, así como otros lugares en nuestra diócesis.
Tenemos oportunidades de publicidad que ofrecen precios muy
asequibles para mostrar anuncios y directorios.
Si necesita información adicional, por favor llame a la oficina al 732562-1990, ext. 1410.
Atentamente,
Nan Kubian
The Catholic Spirit
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Intención de la Santa Misa
8 de febrero del 2015
Ministerios Hispanos
Inmaculada Concepción
Somerville, NJ
Colecta del 8 de febrero
La misa es ofrecida por
El primer año de fallecido del señor
HECTOR ROSALES
Y por los 2 meses de fallecida de la señora
FERNANDA MARQUEZ
La Hora Mariana
El grupo se reúne todos los Sábados de
6 PM a 8 PM en la Capilla para orar y rezar el Rosario. También se
reúnen ciertos Sábados para orar por ciertas cosas específicas de
este mundo.
Anímate! Se parte de este grupo para el cual Orar es llamar y responder. Es llamar a Dios y responder a sus invitaciones. Es un diálogo de amor.
Para más información, por favor llamar a
Margarita Spencer al 908-281-7054.
Venta de Panes y Postres
El grupo de la Divina
Misericordia esta realizando
una venta de ricos postres y
panes.
Las Hojas de Pedido donde se
especifica las productos a
vender así como los precios, están disponibles con
cualquier miembro del grupo.
La entrega de los postres será el 1 de Marzo del 2015
entre 2 PM y 5:00 PM en la cafetería del colegio
Inmaculada Concepción.
Por Favor Colaboren!
Misa para personas con necesidades
especiales:
Tercer Domingo del mes a las 6:00 pm
En la Iglesia de Inmaculada Concepción
La próxima colecta será destinada a 3 grupos importantes.
Colección para la Iglesia en América Latina:
Con su donación ayudará a los programas de Catequesis, Matrimonio, y Vida Familiar, como también a la formación de seminaristas en esa región.
Colecta para la iglesia en Europa Central y
Este: Su donación apoyará a las organizaciones católicas que provee alojamiento y prepara a seminaristas en
esa región que todavía está afectada por el gobierno
soviético.
La Casa Misionera Católica: Provee fondos para
la formación de seminaristas en diócesis que no cuentan
con ayuda financiera.
Educar a un seminarista cuesta entre $35,000 to
$40,000 por año.
Su donación es importante para estos jóvenes y así
puedan servir a sus parroquias.
Recordar que el coro se reúnen todos
los Domingos
15 de febrero, 2015
Es una oportunidad para que la
parroquia reciba a personas con
necesidades especiales a participar
plenamente en la vida de la Iglesia.
Para mas información por favor contactarse con :
Regina Teggler al (908)963-8473
Jeanine Cavanagh al (908) 725-1112, ext. 1126.
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No se olviden que antes de la misa el coro se
reúne.
Isabel Salazar esta encargada del coro de
mayores y de niños. Para cualquier pregunta por
favor llamarla al 908-439-9333
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Bautismo
Adoración a la Divina Misericordia
Este grupo se reúne todos los
Miércoles en la capilla de 7:30—9:30 pm.
Empiezan con el Santo Rosario, ofreciéndolo por
las familias a Jesús Sacramentado. También oran
por los matrimonios que están pasando una situación difícil.
Por favor llamar a Fulvio al 908-295-3369
Círculo de Oración
Renovación Carismática
Adoración y alabanza a Jesús.
El grupo se reúne todos los viernes de 7:30 PM-9:30 PM en la
capilla. El último viernes de cada mes: Exposición del Santísimo.
Los miércoles se hacen visitas a
los hogares que necesiten oración.
LAS CLASES PRE BAUTISMALES SERAN EL PRIMER DOMINGO DE CADA MES DESPUES DE LA MISA EN LA
CASA DE NAZARETH
(88 West End Ave., Somerville)
El Próximo curso Pre-Bautismal
será:
el 1 de Marzo, 2015 a las 3:30 pm.
RECUERDEN QUE LOS BAUTIZOS SON
EL PRIMER Y EL TERCER DOMINGO DE CADA
MES A LAS 3:30 PM.
Para mas Información y registración, por favor
llamar a la oficina parroquial al 908-725-1112
(preguntar por Daphne)
Padrinos para el Bautizo
Comunicarse con Sylvia Díaz al 908-448-1128.
Requisitos:
RECUERDEN QUE:
• El primer Sábado, 8:30 AM, Rosario por la Vida,
en la Capilla (en inglés)
7 de Marzo
• Los Miércoles de 7:30 PM-9:30 PM La Divina
Misericordia, en la Capilla.
• El ultimo Jueves de 7 PM-8:30PM Rezo por las
Animas del Purgatorio, en la Capilla (26 de Febrero)
• Los Jueves de 7:30 PM-9:30 PM Movimiento Juan
XXIII, en la Casa de Nazaret.
• Los Viernes de 7:30 PM-9:30 PM Circulo de Oración, en la Capilla y Talbot Room
• El segundo sábado de 7AM-9AM, Hágase en Mi
según Tu Palabra (Cry Room) (14 de febrero)
• El tercer Domingo de 9AM –1:30PM Las Mil Ave
Marías, Casa de Nazaret y Capilla (15 de febrero)
• Los Sábados de 6 PM a 8PM Oración con La hora Mariana, en la Capilla
• El Primer Viernes, Consolando al que te ama, en
la Capilla, 6 PM-7PM (6 de Marzo)
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Los Estados de derecho canónico
(Iglesia) de un Padrino deben ser:
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Ser un Católico Bautizado y Confirmado que asiste
a la Misa semanal y recibe la Eucaristía.
• Al menos 14 años de edad (siempre que el Padrino
o la Madrina hayan recibido la Confirmación)
• No ser uno de los padres
• Llevar una vida moral según la doctrina de la Iglesia, y ser un buen modelo Católico.
• Si es casado, estar casado según la ley de la Iglesia
• Ser un usuario registrado de su parroquia actual y
obtener un certificado de elegibilidad
• Sólo podemos dar Certificados de Elegibilidad a
aquellos que están registrados en nuestra parroquia.
Ya que se requiere solamente un padrino Católico, un
miembro Bautizado de otra iglesia cristiana (pero no
católico) puede servir como un testigo Cristiano. Puesto
que los Padrinos renuevan su Promesa Bautismal prometido durante el rito del bautismo; una persona no
bautizada no puede servir en este importante papel.
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Kate McGilloway, D.M.D. #5821
Personalized
908-874-8360
& Comfortable
Fax 908-874-5985
DENTISTA
Edilfonso Vargas D.D.S.
Pilar Wong D.D.S.
GENERAL DENTISTRY
732 - 560 - 0051
Most Insurances Accepted
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579 Immaculate Conception, Somerville, NJ (Inside) U
Se Habla Español
Serving PA, NJ & DE
877-401-4777
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SPECIALIZING IN BASEMENT WATERPROOFING
& MOLD REMEDIATION SINCE 1984
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS • PUMPS • COATINGS
FOUNDATION REPAIR • OUTSIDE WATER MANAGEMENT
EMERGENCY SERVICE • FREE INSPECTIONS
LICENSED & INSURED
128 East Union Ave.
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Somerville
BENCH
FASHION
FLOORS
111 North Gaston Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876
908-725-3111
Bruce VanArsdale, Mgr. NJ Lic. No. 3521
“Parishioner”
Member of KOC & AOH
FUNERAL
HOME INC.
10 West End Ave., Somerville
908-725-2079
Ceramic • Wood • Sanding
Laminate • Carpet • Vinyl
Pre-arrangement, Pre-planning & NJ Pre-paid Trust Available
Anna Louise Bongiovi, CFSP Owner/Manager N.J. Lic. No. 2817
206 S. & Frelinghuysen
Raritan
Life & Disability, Long Term Care, Annuity & Estate plans
INSURANCE SOLUTIONS
Anthony Petto, Parishioner
908-725-6466
PO Box 37 • Neshanic Station, NJ 08853
B: 908-371-0824 • C: 908-625-4021
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Providing Peace of Mind for Generations
Se Habla Español
Rick Wright,
D.D.S., M.S., P.A.
Robert J. Peterman,
Patrick Kelly
®
D.M.D., M.D.S.
Specialty #2357
Specialty #06316
Orthodontic Specialists
For Children & Adults
908-526-0039
199 West High St. • Somerville, NJ 08876
Across From the Church
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Payroll Processors
973-575-5544
Parishioner
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REALTOR
Broker Associate
Parishioner
DINE-IN • DELIVERY • CATERING
RE/MAX Preferred Professionals
1170 Route 22 East
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908)722-7700
[email protected]
Office: (908) 685-0700 x29
Cell: (908) 285-0321
[email protected]
www.HanselnGriddle.com
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
2 W. MAIN STREET
SOMERVILLE, NJ
GEORGE RIEHMAN Lytwyn Plumbing, Heating & A/C
Professional Land Surveyor
Mark Lytwyn • President
Title Surveys
NJ Plumbing Lic. No. 6438
Boundary & Topographical Surveys
908-655-7701 Ph. 732-968-0081 • Cell: 732-266-9092
Parishioner
99/101 W. Main St.
Somerville, NJ
CASUAL ITALIAN CUISINE
REASONABLE RETURNS
Susan Smith Morella ~ Parishioner
www.reasonablereturns.com
email: [email protected]
908-379-TAX1
Senior home care from
our caring hands to yours
908-962-2988
12 First Avenue • Raritan, NJ 08869
BARE CARE
908-255-0647
Over 25 Years Experience
• Computerized tax preparation
• Electronic filing
• Out of state returns
• Delinquent prior year returns
• New Business start ups
• Personal & Business Tax returns
• Sales & use tax
• Ask about “Parishioner Discounts”
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
(908) 526-0616
277 S. Main St.
Manville, NJ
Airline Tickets
Income Taxes
Immigration
Accounting
Notary Public
Translation
TRAVEL
Money Transfer
Fax
908-722-9111
Copies
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THOMAS M. CONNOR, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.C.
Board Certified Pediatric & Adolescent Cardiologist
101 Old Short Hills Rd., Suite 104
West Orange, NJ 07052
973-731-5550
4-14 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
201-794-1366
ideal auto body
License 3581A
llc
Quality repairs since 1959
ASE/I-CAR Certified technicians
Lifetime guarantees • 24 hour towing •Free Estimates
Will & Gary Sediazek • 35 Old York Rd., Bridgewater •908-725-5900
J & M COMMERCIAL CLEANING
JACK/MARY ANN WENTZELL
PARISHIONER
908-218-9200
RESIDENTIAL: AIR DUCT/DRYER VENT CLEANING
Cell 908-313-4080
MODERN EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS • TRAINED TECHNICIANS
[email protected]
FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED
A+ Rating
FREE
ESTIMATES
NJ Lic. #14568
Contractor’s License #13VH00498900
Cool - O - Matic Inc.
www.coolomatic.com
908-722-1400
Heating, Cooling & Electrical
Design • Sales • Service • Maintenance Contracts 409 No. Main St., Manville
“IF TODAY YOU HEAR HIS VOICE
HARDEN NOT YOUR HEARTS”
LEARN HOW
CONTACT:
DEACON FRANK QUINN
908-725-1112
579 Immaculate Conception, Somerville, NJ (Back) Rt. UPS
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