CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 35 MOUNTAIN AVENUE, SOMERVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08876 WWW.IMMACULATECONCEPTION.ORG Parish Center March 8, 2015 Third Sunday of Lent 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 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, March 9, St. Francis of Rome 6:30AM MARIE PULEO 8:00AM INTS OF MARY JANUSE 6:30AM-CONV CHARLES STUDDIFORD III Tuesday, March 10 6:30AM BRIAN COLLINS 8:00AM MARIA MORETTI 6:30AM-CONV ESTELITO AWAT Wednesday, March 11 6:30AM DANIEL MEMOLI 8:00AM PATRICK SULLIVAN 6:30AM-CONV APOLONIA & ANASTASYO AWAT Thursday, March 12 6:30AM ROBERT BORK, JR. 8:00AM ELLEN MARIE MULLOY 6:30AM-CONV PATRICIA QUINN Friday, March 13 6:30AM DOROTHY SENNETT 8:30AM ELLEN MARIE MULLOY 6:30AM-CONV CAROLINE D’ANGELO Saturday, March 14 6:30AM WILLIAM PETERS 8:00AM JOHN & HELEN GOLSKI 5:00PM THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH Sunday, March 15, 4th Sunday of Lent 7:30AM JOHN EDWARD TACKETT 9:00AM DEC’D OF THE TORPEY FAMILY 10:30AM MADELEINE WALSH 12:00PM MARIE RAGUSA 2:00PM SPANISH MASS 6:00PM SPECIAL NEEDS MASS 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 3:30PM in Spanish at the Nazareth House. To register for the baptism of a child, call 725-1112. Next session in English: 4/7/2015. 2 Scripture Readings For This Week Third Sunday of Lent Sunday, March 8, 2015 Today’s Readings Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17 Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 1 Cor 1:22-25 Jn 2:13-25 March 9: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4 Lk 4:24-30 March 10: Dn 3:25, 34-43 Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7b, 8-9 Mt 18:21-35 March 11: Dt 4:1, 5-9 Ps 147:12-13, 1516, 19-20 Mt 5:17-19 March 12: Jer 7:23-28 Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 Lk 11:14-23 March 13: Hos 14:2-10 Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 Mk 12:28-34 March 14: Hos 6:1-6 Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20 -21ab Lk 18:9-14 March 15: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23 Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 Eph 2:4-10 Jn 3:14-21 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. 579 Stewardship. A Way of Life Tithing, God’s Plan For Giving Our next Food Collection is 3/14-3/15 Our next Penny Collection is 4/4 & 4/5 The Third Sunday of Lent March 8 “You shall not carve idols for yourselves in the shape of anything…” – Exodus 20:4 How many “gods” do you put before God? “Idols” do not always take the shape of physical things, things we can touch and feel. Those are easy to recognize. Many times they take the form of things we cannot touch and are much harder to spot pride, power, ego, comfort or health. Easter Donations We invite parishioners to contribute towards Easter Flowers to help decorate our church for this special season. Special Easter Flower Offering envelopes are available for this purpose in the vestibules of our church. The Easter Sunday Collection is an important part of our annual revenue. We do ask that all parishioners make a special sacrifice and contribute generously to our Easter Sunday Collection. Please use the envelope mailed to your home or pick up an Easter envelope in the vestibule of the church. Did you know you can contribute to your church electronically? Even when business travel or commitments take you away from Somerville you can still make your weekly contributions. Just go to our website and click on Faith Direct and follow the prompts to register. Thanks for your prayerful consideration of your Easter gift to your church. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday March 15th- Parade Starts @ 1:30pm The Parade will be on Main Street, Somerville on Saturday 3/15 at 1:30pm. The 2015 Grand Marshal will be Brendan Nally - Congratulations to Brendan who is a parishioner of Immaculate Conception. 579 This Week at a Glance MONDAY, MARCH 9 2:00PM ROSARY—CHAPEL 4:00PM CFF—CAFÉ 6:15PM CFF—CAFE 7:00PM NOVENA—TR 7:00PM LENTEN MISSION—CHURCH 8PM MONDAY — 6AM TUESDAY ADORATION—CHAPEL TUESDAY, MARCH 10 8:30AM-6PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 7:00AM RENEW (CONNORS)—TR 7:00PM AA—TR 7:00PM LENTEN MISSION—CHURCH 9:00PM HOUR OF PRAISE—CHAPEL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 8:00AM SCRIPS—ST. ANNE ROOM 2:40PM GS (60804)—TR 4:00PM CFF—CAFÉ 6:15PM CFF—CAFÉ 7:00PM LENTEN MISSION—CHURCH 8:00PM IRISH DANCING—CAFE THURSDAY, MARCH 12 8:30AM-6PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 12:30PM RENEW (BASILE)—TR 7:30PM PARISH NURSES—JC OFFICE 9PM-6AM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FRIDAY, MARCH 13 9AM-6PM—EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 2:00PM LIVING STATIONS—CHURCH 5:00PM BS (NEE)—TR 7:00PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS—CHURCH SATURDAY, MARCH 14 7:30AM MENS FELLOWSHIP—NH 1 8:00PM AA—CAFÉ SUNDAY, MARCH 15 ENGLISH MASSES: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM SPANISH MASS 2:00PM, SPECIAL NEEDS MASS 6PM 10:00AM RCIA—ST ANNE Homemade Piroghy on Sale All During Lent! St. Joseph’s Church, 16 E. Somerset St., Raritan Our delicious homemade Piroghy are on sale now after all Masses and all weekends until Easter in the lower church hall. Eight great varieties are available for purchase: Potato, Potato & Cheese, Potato & Onion, NEW!!! Sweet Potato, Farmer’s Cheese, Sweetened Kraut, Lekvar and Mushroom! Still only $8.00 per dozen!! You may also purchase your Piroghy any weekday during office hours at the parish office (908) 725– 0163 x 10. 3 Immaculate Conception Church Pro-Life Corner Lent gives us the opportunity to consider why it is that we should be ProLife. To be Pro-Life is about loving what is true and good - loving the beauty of life itself. All that we do to support Life is based upon our realization of God's profound love for us and the dignity of each human life. Each human being comes into existence as a result of God's love and to give glory to God. Each human life is created by God to communicate His love and glory. As the Catechism teaches, "God has no other reason for creating than His love and goodness." Each human being from the moment of conception is made in the image and likeness of God with a unique purpose. The Catechism states, "Of all visible creatures only man is 'able to know and love his creator.' He is 'the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake,' and he alone is called to share, by knowledge and love, in God's own life. It was for this end that he was created, and this is the fundamental reason for his dignity ... Being in the image of God the human individual possesses the dignity of a person, who is not just something, but someone." Each human life, no matter its condition, is a miracle, lovingly created by God and continuously loved and willed to exist by Him. How could we ever disrespect any life so loved by God? The child in the womb, the young and not so young, the person with special needs, the ill, etc., all are loved by God and communicate to us God's love and glory. Each life has a purpose and is a life worth living. It is for this reason that we are Pro-Life. And it is out of love that we confront the offenses against Life. If we wish to be effective in protecting Life, we must be in awe of the miracle of human life, recognize the dignity of each person, and live in a way that witnesses the love of Christ. Submitted by Kevin Dugan, ProLife Ministry The Diocese of Metuchen's Annual Report for fiscal year 2013-2014 is ready for distribution. Printed copies will be delivered to parishes in the coming week. The report can also be viewed and downloaded from our diocesan website at http://diometuchen.org/about-us/ annual-report 4 Immaculate Conception Men's Fellowship Breakfast We invite all men to join us for the monthly meeting of the Men's Fellowship Breakfast Saturday, March 15th from 7:30 to 9:00a.m. at the 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 15th of March. Children’s Faith Formation Confirmation April 18th Msgr Seamus F. Brennan will preside at the celebration of the sacrament of confirmation at our parish, April 18th at 10:30AM. Please pray for the Confirmandi and their families. Immaculate Conception Eucharistic Preparation Continues Join with our Parish Community as 129 children and their families continue their immediate preparation for the reception of First Communion. During the regularly scheduled 5:00 PM Mass, on March 21 and April 18 we will welcome families of children who are preparing for First Communion. The period of Sacramental Preparation is a special time in the life of all the faithful of the parish. It is our goal to provide sacramental programs that will form, enrich and deepen the faith of children and adults. Names of the children will be placed in baskets at the exits of Church. Take the opportunity to walk the journey with these children by taking the name of a student and praying for that student and their family throughout their preparation period. SAVE THE DATE ~ July 13 -17, 2015 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL More information to follow! 579 Immaculate Conception Church SPECIAL LENTEN SERVICES 1) Monday through Friday at 12:10PM, a brief celebration of the Liturgy of the Word (the Scripture Readings of the Day) and distribution of Holy Communion. The service is about 15 minutes in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday and in the main church on Tuesday & Friday. 2) Stations of the Cross every Friday of Lent at 7PM in the main Church. About 30 minutes of prayer and reflection on the 14 Stations in the Passion of Christ. Chrism Mass St. Francis Cathedral, Metuchen Monday, March 30th at 7:30 PM On Monday, March 30, 2015 Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski will celebrate the Chrism Mass with the priests of the Diocese. At this Mass, the Bishop will bless the Holy Oils which each parish receives for the rites of anointing. Saint Ambrose [340-397] began this custom – which we now call the Chrism Mass – in his Cathedral in Milan. These Holy Oils, which are used to sanctify the Faithful, have been channels of holiness for centuries! The Oil of Catechumens is used to anoint the chest of infants and hands of adults before their Baptism; the Oil of the Sick is used on the forehead and hands of the infirm in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick; and Sacred Chrism is used to anoint the head of the newly baptized, the foreheads of confirmandi, the hands of a priest at his ordination, the head of a bishop at his ordination, and the altar and walls of new churches. At the Mass, all priests make a Renewal of Commitment to Priestly Service, recommitting themselves to their Bishop and to their ministry to God and His People; the Bishop and all Priests then ask the people for a pledge of their prayerful support. All are strongly encouraged to join in the ancient, grace-filled Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi in Metuchen at 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross We will continue the time-honored tradition of walking “The Way of the Cross” on Lenten Fridays at 7:00PM (except Good Friday—when it will be at 7:30PM). Remaining dates are: March 13 The Way of the Cross Traditional March 20 The Way of the Cross Traditional March 27 The Family Stations of the Cross April 3 5:30PM Stations of the Cross (in Spanish) 7:30PM Living Stations of the Cross 579 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. R.C.I.A. Today, Sunday March 8, at the 10:30 AM Mass, our elect, Franklin Richardson celebrates the FIRST SCRUTINY. The scrutinies are among the most ancient prayers in the Christian liturgical tradition. As early as the second century, Christian communities would help those who had been chosen for Baptism to prepare for their initiation by laying on hands and by prayers for protection and deliverance from evil. In the near future, we will have their pictures and Faith Journey Biographies posted on a bulletin board located near the Cry room so you can read about their faith journey and how God has touched their lives. SPIRITUAL SPONSORS: Please remember to pray for our elect/candidates as they prepare to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. Please share your support for the candidate/elect of your choice by sending them a small note of encouragement. Write their name on the front of the envelope c/o RCIA and deliver it to the Parish center or place it in the collection basket anytime before Easter. You the faith community is so essential to their journey. Please welcome them into the Body of Christ. 5 Immaculata High School SOLAR SUITCASE PROJECT In 2008 Dr. Laura Stachel went to Nigeria to investigate the high rate of maternal mortalities (1 in 23) and was astounded to discover that energy deprivation-- no electricity-- was a MAJOR contributor. She collaborated with her husband, a solar energy educator in Berkeley, Ca and developed a solar suitcase to provide electricity to clinics and schools which were energy poor. Immaculata engineering teacher Al Kedersha saw a demonstration of the solar suitcase at the NJ Science Convention. Solar suitcases could be purchased as kits from the We Share Solar organization. Students would assemble the suitcases and learn about electrical engineering and solar energy. The suitcases would then be donated to schools, libraries, and orphanages in remote areas that have no electricity. The solar suitcase project exemplifies all four pillars of Immaculata: faith, scholarship, service, and friendship. Kedersha worked with Campus Ministry co-director Maureen Cote in developing fundraising initiatives. The decision was made also to direct the IHS built suitcases to remote schools in the Philippines, most likely through the direction of St. Augustine Foundation in Coron Palawan. “As a fellow Filipino, who has seen the poverty firsthand there, I am very proud to be part of the class and project,” says Jeremy Bathan. To acquaint the whole school with this project, the student body watched an inspiring video from the wecaresolar.org website. One student remarked that "It made the hair on my neck stand up. To think that we could significantly improve people's lives through something IHS students build here is amazing." The initial kit costs $1400 with subsequent cases costing less. So in December and January, Immaculata fundraising efforts included a dress down day, light bulb sale, direct appeals, $1 suitcase cut-outs sold and displayed in a mural put together by the art department, the $10 "shares" in the project sold through Campus Ministry and a Valentine sale through the French Honor Society. Students, parents, and alumni participated in two fundraisers at the California Pizza Kitchen in the Bridgewater Commons Mall. This month the construction of seven suitcases, which was highly anticipated, began in Engineering class. “Waiting to start these solar suitcases was like waiting to open presents on Christmas morning,” says Hannah Maffei. Before tackling the suitcases, the students learned how solar energy is converted into electricity and the basic components of a solar system and electrical circuits. Ready for the assembly stage, the students carefully installed and wired the components together. After a thorough quality assurance check, the students went outdoors on a sunny, but cold morning and hooked up a solar panel. Cheers actually broke out when the diagnostic panel in the suitcase indicated that solar energy was being converted to electrical energy to charge the battery. Once charged, the battery was used to power energy efficient LED lights and cell phone chargers. The project significantly impressed not just the class, but the whole school. Mark Dalessio said, “Can you imagine a school project having a lifelong impact on teachers and students in another part of the world? And the fact that the whole school rallied around us really made it special.” Julian Costas takes the thought one step further. “ Who knows what people will be affected by our project and in turn, help others. The impact can be exponential and that is amazing.” Jack Benham summed it up saying, “The story of the solar suitcase project is inspiring and the reach of service to others is phenomenal. This may be the important thing I have ever done in my life and I know that its influence will be felt, long after I graduate. 6 I.H.S. Musical “Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat” Performances are: March 6 7:30 pm March 7 7:30 pm March 13 7:30 pm March 14 2:00 pm Matinee March 14 7:30 pm All performances are in the Immaculata High School Little Theater. Tickets are $12.00 and can be reserved by emailing the Immaculata Music Department at: [email protected] or by calling: 908-722-0200 x151. Handicapped Seating is Available Social Ministry Elizabeth Ministry is a group of women from our parish who reach out to women during times of pregnancy, birth, or adoption. They support those suffering the pain of miscarriage, infertility, failed adoption, or infant crisis, as well as, those who experience a normal pregnancy and birth, or successful adoption. Elizabeth Ministry Training is planned for April 15 at 7:30pm in the Parish Center in the St. Anne Room. If you or someone you know would like to join our ministry please contact Jeanine Cavanagh, at 725-1112 x1126. If you are faced with an unplanned pregnancy and are in need of assistance please contact The Pregnancy Aid and Information Center at 908 526-8121. If you are dealing with the pain of a past abortion, please contact Rachel’s Vineyard at 1877-HOPE-4-ME for help and healing. HEALTH SCREENING ~April 12 The Parish Nurses of Immaculate Conception Church will sponsor a FREE HEALTH SCREENING on Sunday April 12th in conjunction with St Peter's Mobile Unit. The hours of operation are 8:30am to 12 noon in the ICS cafeteria. There is no pre-registration, however, screening is on a first come first served basis. 579 Social Ministry House of Hope – Appalachia Mission 2015: Over the course of the past sixteen summers, more than 400 students and chaperones from Immaculate Conception have embarked on a mission that has changed their lives. These individuals participated in the Wayne County Work Camp, located in the poverty stricken Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. Please visit the Appalachia Mission ~ Houses of Hope Display located near the Cry Room near the church entrance. You can choose from tags specifying cash donations for a variety of building supplies. Please place the tag, along with your donation, in an envelope and return it in the collection basket or bring it to the Parish Center (35 Mountain Ave - Monday - Friday, 9a.m. 5p.m.). Please make checks payable to Immaculate Conception Church, Appalachia Fund. All donations should be returned by 3/30. For more info, please contact Jeanine Cavanagh at 7251112 x1126. The following is a testimonial from Immaculata student Laura Cavanagh about her experience volunteering for Houses of Hope and her trip to Appalachia WV. Rural, rugged, mountainous, old, and beautiful—West Virginia is an amazing place. Twice a year, I travel there to serve the people in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia on a mission to help repair and build homes and, at Christmastime to host a party that is, for many, their main Christmas celebration. Many people say that service changes their lives forever. However, service has forever been a part of my life. Years ago, my mother helped begin these Appalachian missions through our church, and they are something I have participated in for as long as I remember. It breaks my heart every time I have to leave Appalachia, because I am so connected with the area and all the people who live there. Two years ago, before leaving our Christmas mission, a little girl, no older than four, ran into my arms. I did not know her name, I did not know her story, only that there was a need. She embraced me in a way that I could feel the meaning and sincerity of her gratitude within her hug. I felt her love. This was the moment I was most happy. Although West Virginia—with all of its beauty and peace—is a place of contentment, it is not the place itself that makes me most content. It is the connections and the love of the people we serve that brings me true contentment. I was able to see God working through me as I served, and I saw God in the happiness and goodness service produces. As I have grown in my faith, I have been able to find a deeper and more personal relationship with God through service. My God is my rock. Without Him I would be nothing and no one. As Paula Brownlee succinctly expresses, “To do good things in the world, first you must know who you are and what gives meaning to your life.” My undeniable faith has become my identity. God gives meaning to my life, and service allows me to fulfill my life’s mission. God is leading me down a path where I can use my skills and gifts to affect the lives of the people around me in a positive and profound way. I am here to help. I am most content when I have done everything in my ability to improve a person’s life, sometimes in small ways, and sometime in large ones. Giving is what brings me joy. For as long as I can remember, I am most happy when I am helping another person. Giving to others, making their days brighter, bringing hope, touching peoples lives: these are all things that make me feel at peace and bring me true joy. I am constantly serving my community in many ways through outreach. Doing good for others is what I am passionate about. In addition, everyone wishes to be a hero at one point in their lives, and service is one opportunity to be a hero to someone in need. Service is an essential social responsibility, but because it is a core part of my faith, I believe that, for me, it is also a matter of morality. I believe it is our moral responsibility to serve those in need. This is why I love my experiences at Appalachia. All the memories are priceless and so is the time I am given to serve the people I meet. I cherish every moment I spend at work camp because it has forever molded me into the person I am today. 579 A Mass for Hidden Treasures Sunday March 15 at 6:00 pm Mass Special Needs Awareness 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. Parish Nursing Ministry: The Parish Nurses meet the second Thursday of each month. Our next meeting will be March 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. Food Collection: On the third Sunday of each month non-perishable 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 March 14th & 15th. Lenten Soup Supper Immaculate Conception will be sponsoring a Soup Supper Friday, March 27, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00PM in the ICS cafeteria. A Soup Supper is a sacrificial meal consisting of meatless soups, bread, butter, and fruit. (Sandwiches for the children) The cost will be $3.00 per person with a family maximum of $15.00. All of the proceeds will be donated to Camp Fatima of NJ, New Jersey’s only one-to-one camp for Mentally/Physically handicapped people. All are invited to come together and share this meal while, at the same time, helping a worthy cause. You may also wish to complete the evening by attending the Stations of the Cross at 7:00PM. For more information call Jeanine Cavanagh at 725-1112 x1126. 7 The New Evangelization—Discipleship / Stewardship Upcoming events with Fr. Charles Sabella Symbolon—7-9pm I.H.S Rm 131, PROPHETS:MESSENGERS OF GOD'S MERCY SCRPTURE STUDY WITH THOMAS SMITH God is Calling You to a Deeper Relationship with Him Who were the prophets, what was their message, and 3/4, 4/1, 5/6 & 6/10 First Things—9:30-11am, St. Anne Room 3/28 & 4/25 LENTEN MISSION 2015 FRANCISCAN FRIARS OF THE RENEWAL what do they have to do with us? If we consider that God is the divine Bridegroom and the Church is his Bride, then the prophets can be seen as “spiritual marriage counselors.” They afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted, calling us to return to our covenant relationship with God. They urge us to repentance, warn us of the dangers of sin, and announce the blessings of faithfulness. 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 at 7pm for 10 weeks, 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 Irish Dancing PREACHING ALL MASSES THIS WEEKEND EVENING MISSION Main Church MARCH 9TH, 10TH AND 11TH The JPII Cultural Arts Ministry will be hosting free Irish Ceili Dance Lessons in the ICS Cafeteria, Wednesday nights, from 8:00-9:30pm. No experience is needed, and singles welcome - we will have someone for you to dance with. Dancing in the Somerville Saint Patrick's Day Parade with us is optional, but fun! For more info, contact David and Heather Lang at [email protected], or 908-253-3282. St Thomas More Column A defense of Marriage and Family. Defense of Marriage, Family and Religious Liberty A new book about Pope Francis “The Economy Kills’ not yet available in English and written by Two Vaticanisti, Andrea Tornielli and Giacomo Galeazzi, demonstrate our Holy Father’s strong condemnation of gender theory! Francis forcefully criticizes the gender theorists’ imposition of indoctrination that denies the natural differences between boys and girls and men and women, in exchange for development funds. Francis compares gender theory's rejection of the essential role of sexual difference to that of linking personal and social identity to genetic manipulation, nuclear weapons, and to the tyrannical political programs against humanity of Herod, Hitler and Mussolini. He compares Gender Theorist’s forced indoctrination to these three tyrants who used power to deny nature and nature's law that requires universal respect for our inherent human dignity. He states the”Herods" of every historical period destroy and "plot designs of death that disfigure the face of man and woman, destroying creation." In contrast, respect for our divinely endowed human dignity requires respect for the "design of the Creator ... written in nature". - See more at: - See more at: http:// www.mercatornet.com/articles/view/ protecting_human_nature_pope_francis_takes_aim_at_gender_theory#sthash.9lH0nUIS.dpuf Submitted by Patricia Jannuzzi, J.D. 8 579 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 Sister Dolores Margaret, IHM, Associate Director, Sacred Music Msgr. Seamus F. Brennan, Extraordinary Ministries of the Eucharist Deacon Tony Hancock, Lector Formation Deacon Paul Blessing, Ministers of Hospitality Coordinator 579 Jeanine Cavanagh, Director, Social Ministry, E-Mail: [email protected], Ext 1126 Appalachian Relief Services 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 Pro-Life Outreach St. Joseph Workers Samaritan Homeless Interim Program (SHIP) SHIP’s Galley —Serving or preparing meals SHIP’s Mobile Kitchen—Serving meals SHIP’s SOS Unit—personal hygiene items St. Peregrine Ministry—Cancer Outreach Project Linus —Lynette Klar Persons with Disabilities—Regina Tegeler 908-963-8473 Welcome Ministry—For New Parishioners 9 Boletín en Español Mensaje Spiritual 8 de marzo del 2015 Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma Lecturas del Domingo Primera lectura Éxodo 20, 1-17 Segunda lectura 1 Cor 1, 22-25 Evangelio: San Juan 2, 13-25 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 marzo: 8:00 PM - 6:00AM Martes, 10 de marzo: 9:00 AM –6:00 PM Miércoles, 11 de marzo: No Adoración Jueves, 12 de marzo: 9:00 PM-6:00 AM Cuando Jesús expulsa el mercado del templo, descubrimos una llamada a una verdadera purificación de nuestro corazón. Se nos invita a tomar una decisión firme, para lo cual necesitamos de la ayuda de la gracia. Se nos pide que dejemos las actitudes vacilantes y la vida ambigua. También se nos pide que fijemos nuestra mirada en Cristo y que no nos dejemos deslumbrar por nada más. San Pablo nos pide que nos fijemos en Cristo crucificado. Hay quienes piden signos y también los que buscan sabiduría, pero el Tesoro es el mismo Jesús. Pidamos al Señor que nos ayude a tomar conciencia de ello; que nuestro corazón sea totalmente para Cristo, que podamos reconocerlo y aceptarlo sin desfiguraciones. La imagen del Mercado que acaba invadiendo el espacio del templo es muy sugerente. Porque, aún inconscientemente, nuestra relación con Dios puede basarse en un pretendido intercambio o puede quedar desfigurada al anteponer nuestras aspiraciones religiosas a lo que Dios nos ofrece. En el evangelio, Jesús hace referencia a su propio cuerpo como el verdadero templo. En El habita la plenitud de la divinidad, pues es el Hijo eterno. Jesús es quien vive totalmente cumpliendo la voluntad del Padre y, a través de El, tenemos acceso a Dios. Por ello, nuestro mayor anhelo ha de ser intensificar nuestra unión con Cristo; creer en la vida de la gracia que se nos ha dado por el bautismo y que se alimenta de la oración, la vida sacramental y el cumplimiento de las enseñanzas del Señor. Solo en la fidelidad a Dios permanecemos en la verdadera libertad. Cuando intentamos compatibilizar nuestro amor a Dios con cosas que son contrarias a su voluntad, nuestro corazón se va enredando y va perdiendo esa paz y gozo que El nos da. Que el Señor nos ayude a limpiar nuestro corazón de todo aquello que pueda impedir un verdadero conocimiento de su voluntad, para que podamos experimentar la fuerza de su amor y servirle. Viernes, 13 de marzo: 9:00 AM-6:00PM 10 579 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: 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) 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! CREAR EL FUTURO Costo: $10 para cubrir el almuerzo y los materiales Se dará más información más adelante. EL MANANTIAL El Nuevo Periódico Católico en Español El matrimonio tiene como propósito ser fértil y recibir la nueva vida. Los niños dan forma al futuro, así como a ellos se les da forma en su familia. Sin niños, no puede haber futuro. Los niños criados con amor y guía son el cimiento de un futuro amoroso. Los niños heridos presagian un futuro herido. Las familias son la base solida para todas las comunidades más extendidas. Las familias son Iglesias domésticas, lugares donde los padres ayudan a los niños a descubrir que Dios los ama y tiene un plan para la vida de cada uno de ellos. 579 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 732-5621990, ext. 1410. Atentamente, Nan Kubian The Catholic Spirit 11 Intención de la Santa Misa 8 de marzo del 2015 Ministerios Hispanos Inmaculada Concepción Somerville, NJ Retiro de Sanación Interior: Se que tu puedes sanarme! Sábado, 14 de Marzo del 2015 La misa es ofrecida para MARIA LOURDES SANCHEZ En el Decimo Año de su Fallecimiento Divino Niño Jesús El Niño Jesús te invita que le abras la puerta de tu casa y tu Corazón con la Oración y el Rosario en Familia. Información con : Flory Vargas (609)-638-0601 El grupo del Circulo de Oración los invita a participar del Retiro de Sanación Interior que se realizara el Sábado, 14 de marzo de 8:30 AM a 5:00 PM en la Cafetería del colegio de La Inmaculada Concepción. El predicador será Enrique Lugo. Sanación interior es pedir a Jesús retroceder al tiempo en que fuimos heridos, para que ahora nos libere de ello. La curación interior da mucha paz y alegría a las personas ! ACOMPAÑENOS!! ¡Bendíceme Divino Niño Jesús. Ruega por mi sin cesar. Aleja de mí el pecado hoy y en todo momento! Adoración a la Divina Misericordia 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. Misa para personas con necesidades especiales: Tercer Domingo del mes a las 6:00 pm En la Iglesia de Inmaculada Concepción 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 Recordar que el coro se reúnen todos los Domingos 15 de marzo, 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. 12 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 579 EXÁMENES MEDICOS ~ 12 de abril de 2015 Auspiciado por las Enfermeras de la Parroquia Bautismo 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) Las Enfermeras de la Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción patrocinarán exámenes médicos gratis el domingo 12 de abril en conjunto con la unidad móvil de St Peter’s. El horario será desde 8:30AM hasta las 12:00 del mediodía. No se necesita ninguna registración previa, sin embargo, se realizará de acuerdo a la llegada de cada persona. St Peter’s, por tanto, determinará a qué hora se atenderá al último paciente. Aproveche de este servicio gratuito. La Feria de salud se celebrará en la cafetería del colegio Inmaculada Concepción. Algunos de los servicios que incluirá son: presión arterial, azúcar en la sangre, colesterol, Derma Scan (para el cáncer de piel), altura, peso, masa corporal y asesoramiento nutricional. Esperamos tener un médico presente para contestar preguntas y un representante para responder preguntas de seguros de salud. Por favor tome ventaja de esta oportunidad para cuidar su cuerpo, como creemos, a través de las escrituras nosotros somos el templo del Espíritu Santo! El Próximo curso Pre-Bautismal será: el 12 de abril, 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 RECUERDEN QUE: El primer Sábado, 8:30 AM, Rosario por la Vida, en la Capilla (en inglés) 4 de Abril 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 marzo) 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 marzo) El tercer Domingo de 9AM –1:30PM Las Mil Ave Marías, Casa de Nazaret y Capilla (15 de marzo 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 (3 de Abril) 579 Requisitos: Los Estados de derecho canónico (Iglesia) de un Padrino deben ser: 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. 13 A-PLUS CLOTHING ALTERATIONS • $10 Pants Basic Hem While-U-Wait • Formal Wear • Leather, Suede • Coat Relining 29 W. Somerset St., Raritan 908-393-6066 Quality Insurance Services Since 1940 James T. Rick, Jr. Michael A. McCurry, Jr. 126 West End Avenue • Somerville, NJ • (908) 725-9400 www.lafontaineandbudd.com MAKE NEW FRIENDS IN THE FINEST SENIOR RESIDENCE This award-winning building is perfect! Plenty of amenities & activities! 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