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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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Jeanine Cavanagh, Director, Social Ministry,
E-Mail: [email protected], Ext 1126
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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
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St. Peregrine Ministry—Cancer Outreach
Project Linus —Lynette Klar
Persons with Disabilities—Regina Tegeler
908-963-8473
Welcome Ministry—For New Parishioners
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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
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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)
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.
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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
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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.
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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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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)
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Requisitos:
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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39 Olcott Square, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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800-819-9875
908-782-0840
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908-725-3111
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Member of KOC & AOH
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10 West End Ave., Somerville
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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
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908-725-6466
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1170 Route 22 East
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908)722-7700
[email protected]
Office: (908) 685-0700 x29
Cell: (908) 285-0321
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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
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908-655-7701 Ph. 732-968-0081 • Cell: 732-266-9092
The Payroll Group
Parishioner
Payroll Processors
973-575-5544
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
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908-962-2988
12 First Avenue • Raritan, NJ 08869
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908-255-0647
Over 25 Years Experience
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(908) 526-0616
277 S. Main St.
Manville, NJ
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Notary Public
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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
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908-722-1400
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