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CHURCH OF THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Serving the Mahwah Area and Ramapo College
900 Darlington Avenue
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Parish Office and Rectory: 201-327-1276
Parish Fax Number: 201-327-0185
Religious Education Office: 201-825-0333
Email Address: [email protected]
Website Address: www.ICCMahwah.org
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
February 1, 2015
Served by:
Pastor:
Schedule of Masses:
Reverend Dominick J. Lenoci
Weekend Assistants: Salesian Priests of Don Bosco
Adorno Fathers
Pastoral Associate: Deacon Pat Quagliana
Religious Education/ Catechetical Associate:
Mrs. Patrice Hess
Director of Music: Mr. Patricio Molina
Newman Catholic @ Ramapo
Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)
Steven Piorkowski
Marienicole Nowak
Steph Spinelli
Mike Antonacci (Team Director)
Saturday Evenings: 5:30 p.m.
Sundays: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.,
and 12:00 Noon
Daily Masses:
Mondays through Fridays at 12:00 p.m. and
Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.
Holy Days of Obligation: Please refer to the bulletin
announcements.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturdays: 4:30 to 5:00 p.m., or by appointment
Preparation for the Sacraments:
Baptism: Baptisms are generally performed on the third Sunday of the month (except during the seasons of Lent and Advent).
Arrangements should be made well in advance. Godparents should be practicing Catholics.
Marriage: The Parish celebrates the Sacrament of Matrimony for couples at least one of whom is registered in the Parish. To allow for
proper premarital preparation, arrangements should be made one year in advance of the proposed marriage date.
Sacrament of the Sick: Please notify Father Lenoci when a family member is ill.
Rectory: 201- 327-1276
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
From the Pastor
Religious Education
Dear Parishioners,
It's Super Bowl Sunday! Last year's champions,
the Seattle Seahawks, will defend their title against
the New England Patriots.
The Super Bowl is a very exciting game. When
football season begins, every team wants to make it
to that game and win the championship. The Seahawks are hoping to get that victory for the second
year in a row.
When we listen to the Gospel today, we hear
about God's continual victory.....over the devil!
There are many Gospel passages where someone
may be possessed by an evil spirit. In each of those
passages, Jesus drives the spirit out of the person.
We continue to learn that the devil cannot be victorious over God.
As practicing Catholics, we come to God our
Father in prayer. We truly express our faith by
bringing our needs to God. We learn in today's
gospel that the Lord will be there for us. By staying
true to our faith and bringing our needs to God,
we prepare to join the Lord in His Victory and receive the gift of eternal life.
If your gift is serving, devote yourself to serving others. If it is teaching, devote yourself to teaching others. If
it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging others.
If it is sharing, share generously. If it is leading, lead
enthusiastically. If it is helping, help cheerfully. Romans : 12:7-8
In today’s first reading we hear what it means to be a
prophet. A prophet was seen as someone who God chose
to bring the message of hope and challenge people of
Israel. They would hear the word of God and bring it to
everyone, so that they could learn about God and his
message. The people of Israel believed that it was God
speaking through the prophets. The Prophets gift was to
share. They shared the knowledge that God gave them
with the people of Israel.
We have prophets among us. The Catechists that
come every week to teach our kids about God are our
prophets. They take the word of God and make it so that
the kids can understand. It isn’t an easy job to do what
these wonderful people do. Not only are they teaching
our kids about the word of God, but they are making
sure the kids have fun while they learn. The Catechist do
crafts, put on plays, play games, find movies and make
creative worksheets so that they can help our kids learn.
They put their whole heart and soul into making sure
our kids understand the word of God. I just want to take
a moment to thank our Catechists for taking time out of
their lives to help our children learn and understand the
word of God. They are true prophets.
Our Catechists poses all the gifts listed above. They
are serving, by giving up of their time to spread the
word of God to our kids. They are teaching, by teaching
our kids about God and his love for us. They are encouraging, by encouraging our kids to find out more about
our religion and to keep learning. They are sharing, by
sharing all the information they have with our kids.
They are leading, by leading our kids to the word of God
and showing them how to live as a good Christian. They
are helping, by helping explain things that might seem
complicated in a non-complicated way to our kids.
Sincerely in Christ,
Father Dominick
Looking for Principals in the Archdiocese
of Newark
For the 2014-2015 academic years, the Archdiocese of
Newark, NJ seeks qualified applicants for the position of
principal in our elementary and secondary schools, both
urban and suburban schools, located in Bergen, Essex,
Hudson, and Union Counties. Candidate must meet the
following requirements: practicing Catholic, relevant
experience in teaching, leadership, and/or administration, earned Master’s degree in Education, preferably in
school leadership, NJ Teaching Certificate or its reciprocal, and NJ Principal Certification preferred or commitment to attain or its reciprocal. Applicants with the
qualifications listed , may send a letter of intent, resume,
and three letters of reference to Sister Patricia Butler, SC
at [email protected] or Archdiocese of Newark,
Schools Office, 171 Clifton Ave., Newark, NJ 07104 by
February 15, 2015.
May God continue to bless you,
Patrice Hess
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There will be NO CCD classes on Sunday, February 15th and Monday, February 16th due to President's Day
If your child was not Baptized here at ICC, we
need a Baptism Certificate for our records. Please
bring a copy to the Religious Education Office
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February 1, 2015
Youth Group
Parish Announcements
It started with 8 pounds of pancake batter, 30
pounds of bacon, 15 pounds of sausages, and
enough coffee to serve the crowd. Last Sunday the
Youth Group sponsored ICC's Pancake Breakfast.
Everything that day was in great numbers, the food,
donations, and the hands that helped. There were
16 Youth Group and Confirmations kids helping to
serve breakfast to the Parish. Many parents and
volunteers helped throughout the day. They worked
hard to make sure the breakfast went great. Anytime I turned around someone was there asking me
what they could do to help.
With the help of the 16 kids, parents, and volunteers the Pancake Breakfast was wonderful! I
personally would like to thank all the kids that
helped. Also, their parents and volunteers for dedicating their time on a Sunday morning, specifically
Regina Bueno who was there early in the morning
getting everything started. I would like to thank all
the parishioners that supported the youth. Without
your participation or donations none of this would
have been possible.
I ask each and every one of you to pray and continue to pray for the youth of our Parish. These
young men and women are at the start of their faith
journey. Many right now are on their path to their
Confirmation, learning more and more about our
faith. Your prayers and support will help lead
them.
SAVE THE DATE
On March 7th, 2015 Immaculate Conception will be
hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance. With classic
corned beef and cabbage, dancing, raffles, and 50/50 the
night will certainly bring out the Irish in everyone. Stay
tuned to when tickets will be on sale. — We would like to
raffle off gift baskets at our Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner/
Dance on Saturday, March 7, 2015. We are asking
parishioners to help make a success by donating item
needed for the baskets. Some suggested basket themes are
Irish Basket, Gardening Basket, Italian Basket, Mexican
Basket, Cooking Basket, Travel Basket, Pet Basket, Holiday
Basket, Family Night Basket, Pamper Basket. Any
unwanted or re-gifted items are also WELCOME. Please
drop items in the box outside the Parish Office by
February 8th.
ANNUAL MEMORIAL CANDLES
There are a few candles open in our “Annual Memorial
Candles” (the top row) of our Candle Stand in the rear of
Church. The cost is $150.00 and the candle will remain
lit for one full year with your personal inscription. Please
contact Sheila at the parish office at 201-327-1276 for
more information.
ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS
We are now preparing the Liturgical Ministry Schedule
for the months of March, April, and May. Please check
your schedules carefully especially for Holy Week and
Easter and contact your respective coordinator as soon as
possible about your upcoming availability.
Coordinators:
Lectors: Pat Kamp:201-760-1399
Keep the Faith,
Extraordinary Ministers: Dan Shockloss:201-327-7790
Jacquie
Greeters & Altar Servers: Parish Office: 201-327-1276 or
by email [email protected]
Youth Group will NOT be meeting tonight, Sunday,
DONATIONS STATEMENTS FOR 2014
February 2nd.
Statements were mailed out this week. If you have not
received your statement and would like on, please contact
Sheila in the Parish Office or e-mail
Simply Giving is an alternate means of making [email protected].
contributions to Immaculate Conception Church.
In lieu of weekly envelopes, contributions are made
directly from your saving or checking account.
There is no cost to participate. To enroll contact
Sheila in the Parish Office.
We will be celebrating the Feast of St.
Blaise with the blessing of throats at the
Noon mass on February 3rd.
“When I was hungry, you gave
me something to eat.” - Matthew 25:35
The third and second Saturday of each month, our Parish is responsible for providing a meal for residents of Harrison House, a
residence providing comfort to those struggling with HIV. Volunteers are needed to prepare a simple meal for a group of 8 to
10 adults. Meals are to be delivered directly to Harrison House
(directions will be provided prior to your volunteer date). Please
contact Marta Rotolo fore more information [email protected] Thank you!
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Parish and Archdiocesan Ministries
Opportunities for Service & Growth
Please pray for them…
♦Those who are ill, especially: Jane Knichel Aldea, Staci Alfano,
Florence Aiello (sister of Joseph Aiello), Frank Arcaroli, Mary
Balsamo, Suzann Baker, Tony Bourgholtzer, Gene Boylan,
Colette Brooks, Judy Byrd, Loretta Carroll, Kevin Corcoran,
Sean Crosby, Matthew Donohue, Cristin Famularo, Sharon
Fenner (niece of Dennis Fenner), Katherine Fitzgerald
(mother of Donna Slaughter), Daniel Flannery, Elizabeth Galli
(sister of Marge Davis), Allison Florio, Terry Gill, Lynn
Goodman (sister of Barbara Spielmann), Jim Greer (brother of
Pat Kamp), Leighton Heisey, Frank Howard, Pat Howard, Rose
Ifebigh, Ryan Ilardi, Tony Jacobini (father of Terri Herpst),
Russ Kamp, Sue Karlewicz, Deacon Fritz Kautz, Ruth
Kavanagh, Fran Keesler, Beth Kelly, Ann Klimek, Doris Lane,
Wanda Kowalski, Roger Leon, Susanne Lerbrija, Vi Ludovici,
Timothy Malone, Melissa Mansfield, Kristen Mansfield, Bob
McCrudden, Joshua McGrath, Cassidy McPartland, Robert
Miotto, McKenna Morey, Fe Murphy, Kim Naucodie,
Elizabeth Niedermeyer, Kunbi Olagbaju, Andrew Orotelli,
Catherine Pannenbacker, Joan Parkin, Angela Perine (mother
of Donna Berdardi), Dolores Pieken, Andrew Pisani, Stephen
Plis, Susan Ricuito, Dot Rimbach, Louis Roselli, Jake
Santoriella, Laura Sardone, Michael Sargenti, Patricia Scura,
Charles Sheridan (father of Fr. Bill Sheridan), Jeff Steele, and
Paul Traina.
♦For the deceased: please pray for our troops and their
families.
Mass Intentions for this Week
Saturday, January 31
55:30 p.m.: David Polino requested by Brad Ruder
Sunday, February 1st
7:30 a.m.: For the People of the Parish
9:00 a.m.: Victorio Marciano requested by the McCrimlisk family
10:30 p.m.: Barbara Kunisch requested by Marge Davis
12:00 p.m.: Kristine Lajoye requested by the Sinnave family
Monday, February 2nd
12:00 p.m.: Alison Haug requested by the Barbano family
Tuesday, February 3rd
12:00 p.m.: Dorothy Sheridan requested by Ed & Judy Curran
Wednesday, February 4th
12:00 p.m. : Helen Clark requested by her family
Thursday, February 5th
12:00 p.m.: Jim Higgins requested by the McCrimlisk family
Friday, February 6th
12:00 p.m.: Thomas Wall requested by Catherine Ilardi
Saturday, February 7th
9:00 a.m.: Soraya Hammond requested by the Ajao family
5:30 p.m.: Jame Spina requested by Yvonne VonWetering
Sunday, February 8th
7:30 a.m.: For the People of the Parish
9:00 a.m.: Warren Lascar requested by the McCrimlisk family
10:30 p.m.: Rosemarie Barrow requested by Jean & Anne ScanlonSmith
12:00 p.m.: Isabelle Avanzato requested by Barbara & Vinnie
Oltremare
JOIN US! BECOME A CRITICAL VOLUNTEER
Become one of our critical volunteers. With so many important programs and services available to the community,
the Diabetes Foundation, Inc. can only be successful in its
mission with the support of caring volunteers who assist
daily, weekly, or on a per-diem basis. If you or someone
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please call Julie Kim Richards at 201-444-0337.
CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE
We are once again preparing the annual tradition of honoring those couples in our Archdiocese who will be celebrating five, twenty-five and fifty years of Christian marriage in the year 2015. These anniversary liturgies will be
celebrated by Archbishop John J. Meyers in the Cathedral
Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark as follows: 50 years
on April 19th, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. and 25 & 5 years on May
3, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. It is out desire that every couple in
the Archdiocese deserving of such recognition be present
at the appropriate liturgy. The presence of a large number
of couples will give favorable witness to the strength and
stability of Christian marriage ni today’s society. If you
would like to attend or get more information please call the
Parish Office.
AN ANNULMENT INFORMATION EVENING is scheduled
for Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of
Sorrows Church in South Orange. A staff member of the
Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Newark will provide basic
information about annulments; the requirements for annulments and how to begin the process of petitioning for
an annulment. There will be an opportunity for questions
at the end of the session. Pre-registration is not necessary,
for directions, please call the parish at 201-763-5454.
SISTERS OF LIFE
Did you ever wonder what life was like beyond the walls of
a convent? Along with religious across the country, the
Sisters of Life will be opening their doors on Sunday, February 8 for the first ever National Open House Day
with Religious. Pope Francis said: “Wherever consecrated
people are, there is always joy!” Please share our joy in
celebrating the Year of Consecrated life by stopping in
at Annunciation Motherhouse 38 Montebello Rd, Suffern,
NY 10901 between 2pm and 5pm to meet our sisters and
see our convent. Everyone is welcome. Stay tuned for
more information about Days of Service with Religious this
summer and a Day of Prayer with Religious on Sunday,
September 13, 2015. We look forward to sharing these
days with you, so that you may discover, in the words of
Pope Francis, that “joy, true joy, is contagious”. For more
information contact us at 845-357-3547
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NEWS FROM RAMAPO COLLEGE
Parish Information and Resources
Immaculate Conception Church
Administrative Personnel:
Parish Trustees:
Ms. Susan Butler
Mr. Fred Haitz
Buildings and Grounds Chairperson:
Mr. Joe Keys
Business Manager:
Mrs. Sheila Oprysko
Parish Accountant:
Mrs. Holly DeSantis
Maintenance:
Mr. Frank Postolowski
Mr. Didier Perez
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS are due the Monday
prior to publication. Please send submissions to
[email protected]
Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal
Next week our parish will kick off the 2015
Sharing’s God’s Blessings Annual Appeal.
This year’s Appeal, Sharing God’s Blessings is a
perfect opportunity for us to reflect on God’s generosity to us and to share the blessings we have been
given with those around us. This year, our parish goal
is $46,509.
We are often reminded by our Holy Father Pope
Francis and sacred scripture that in order to love one
another we must share the blessings which God has
provided to us. In Acts 4:32-33, we learn that the
early church shared all possessions with one another
so that the Apostles and early Christian communities
could fully proclaim “the resurrection of the Lord
Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all. There
was no needy person among them.”
We are called to similarly share what is granted to
us by God and return it to Him so that not one of our
brothers and sisters goes without; without the gift of
faith, without the essential human needs, and without
a personal relationship with Our Lord.
The Annual Appeal provides the poor with food,
shelter and clothing; makes religious education, spiritual guidance and CYO programs available for the
young; insures the future leadership of the Church
with seminarian education and training; and most
important, brings Christ’s Good News to the people of
the Archdiocese.
Thank you in advance for your support of the Sharing
God’s Blessings Annual Appeal.
THIS WEEK AT ICC:
Monday, February 2:
12:00 p.m.—Daily Mass
4:15 p.m. — Religious Education (Graces 1-5)
7:00 p.m. — Religious Education (Grades 6-9)
Tuesday, February 3: Feast of St. Blaise
12:00 p.m.—Daily Mass
12:30 p.m.—Divine Mercy Chaplet
4:00 p.m. — Children’s Choir
7:00 p.m. — Adult Choir
Wednesday, February 4:
12:00 p.m.—Daily Mass
Thursday, February 5:
12:00 p.m.—Daily Mass
7:30 p.m.—Prayer & Pizza Newman @ Ramapo
Friday, February 6:
12:00 p.m.—Daily Mass
Saturday, February 7:
9:00 a.m.— Daily Mass
9:30 a.m. — Reconciliation Retreat
4:30 p.m. — Reconciliation
5:30 p.m. — Mass
Sunday, February 8: 9:00 a.m.—Mass
9:00 a.m. — Religious Education (Grades K-6)
10:30 a.m.— Mass
12:00 p.m.—Mass
7:00 p.m. — Youth Group
Upcoming Events:
Souper Bowl Collection — January 31st and February 1st
Easter Candy Sale Begins — Saturday, February 7
St. Patrick’s Celebration—Saturday, March 7th
Confirmation Retreat– Saturday, March 21st
Parish Mission—March 23-March 25
Confirmation– Tuesday, April 13th
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
The collection amounts for the weekend of January 25th
totaled to $5,489 and Parish Assessment $1,603.
“Brothers and sisters: I should like you to free of anxieties.”
- 1 Corinthians 7:32
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