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CHURCH OF THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Serving the Mahwah Area and Ramapo College
900 Darlington Avenue
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Parish Office and Rectory: 201-327-1276
Parish Fax Number: 201-327-0185
Religious Education Office: 201-825-0333
Email Address: [email protected]
Website Address: www.ICCMahwah.org
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 12, 2014
Served by:
Pastor:
Schedule of Masses:
Reverend Dominick J. Lenoci
Weekend Assistants: Salesian Priests of Don Bosco
Adorno Fathers
Pastoral Associate: Deacon Pat Quagliana
Religious Education/ Catechetical Associate:
Mrs. Tiffany Spizzo
Director of Music: Mr. Patricio Molina
Newman Catholic @ Ramapo
Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)
Mike Antonacci (Team Director)
Steven Piorkowski
Marienicole Nowak
Jeremy Lobenberg
Steph Spinelli
Saturday Evenings: 5:30 p.m.
Sundays: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.,
and 12:00 Noon
Daily Masses:
Mondays through Fridays at 12:00 p.m. and
Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.
Holy Days of Obligation: Please refer to the bulletin
announcements.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturdays: 4:30 to 5:00 p.m., or by appointment
Preparation for the Sacraments:
Baptism: Baptisms are generally performed on the third Sunday of the month (except during the seasons of Lent and Advent).
Arrangements should be made well in advance. Godparents should be practicing Catholics.
Marriage: The Parish celebrates the Sacrament of Matrimony for couples at least one of whom is registered in the Parish. To allow for
proper premarital preparation, arrangements should be made one year in advance of the proposed marriage date.
Sacrament of the Sick: Please notify Father Lenoci when a family member is ill.
Rectory: 201- 327-1276
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
World Mission Sunday
From the Pastor
Next weekend our parish will celebrate World Mission
Sunday. This year we are invited to reach out and help
build the Church in Mongolia, the world’s youngest
Catholic Church, as well as local churches throughout
You're invited to come dine with Me,
the Mission, in the more remote areas across the world.
From now through all eternity.
Through the work of these churches, and their witness to
Believe in the Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
Christ, the poor receive practical help and experience
And dine with Jesus as your host.
God’s love and mercy, his hope and peace. Please keep
To live in heaven eternally,
the Missions in your daily prayers. Please come prepared
All you must do is R.SV.P.
next weekend to give generously in the collection for the
Now this is obviously an invitation to all of us.....to Society for the Propagation of the Faith. For more inforone day live with God our Father in heaven. But the end mation, please visit www.IAmAMissionary.org.
of poem says all we must to us R.S.V.P. How do we do
this? How do we tell God we accept His invitation for
eternal life?
Thank you to the Social Events Committee who
We answer God all the time. We let God know that worked very hard to host the International Wine
we accept His invitation for eternal life by the way we Tasting. Thank you to everyone that participated to
live our life, by following His Will.
The king in today's gospel is upset because he is make the event a very enjoyable evening. Please
planning a wedding feast and no one is accepting his save the date for the next event which is the St. Patinvitation. The king in this parable represents God. The rick's Day Dinner Dance on March 7th.
people not accepting his invitation represent sinful people who do not follow God's Will.
By hearing God's Word and practicing His teaching,
we are following God's Will. In this way, we are preparing ourself for the gift of eternal life.
God is inviting every one of us to live with Him in
heaven. As the poem says, All we must do is R.S.V.P.
At the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital of
Dear Parishioners,
I'd like to share the following poem with you. It's title
is The Invitation:
Have a Heart for Kids with
Cancer and Blood Disorders
Sincerely in Christ,
Father Dominick
Congratulations
To Brett Blauvelt and Cecilia Gonzalez
who celebrated the Sacrament of Matrimony
this weekend. Please keep them in your
prayers as they begin their married life together. May God
unite them in His love, protect and guide them, and help
them draw nearer to Christ and one another each day.
Parish Office will be closed Monday, October
14 for observance of Columbus Day.
Hackensack University Medical Center kids are
always reminded that being a student is still their
primary job despite the need for intense medical
treatment. It often sends a message of hope to
them as well as their parents even after a devastating diagnosis of cancer or a serious blood disorder.
Please give these kids a place to learn when they
are hospitalized and unable to attend school. With
your tax-deductible donation, we will be able to
complete necessary renovations to an out-dated
classroom that fails to provide the technological
support that is needed to learn.
Please stop by after masses on November 1 – 2,
2014 or contact Sarah Donnangelo at (551) 9965672/[email protected] if you
are able to help. As a small “thank you” from the
kids, a custom CD and raffle ticket will be yours
for each donation of $5. On behalf of these brave
children and their families, thank you for your
support.
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October 12, 2014
Youth Group
Parish Announcements
Our next Youth Group meeting will be tonight Sunday, October 12th at 7 p.m. All grades from 6th to 12th are invited.
Youth Group gives teens an opportunity to gather together
forming a strong community in our church. There is plenty
of joy, laughter, sharing, and respect . For more information
call Jacquie at 201-327-1276 or e-mail at [email protected] .
ICC CHOIR
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not
hinder them!" Sometimes children have difficulty
understanding what is going on during Mass. There is
another way for them to learn. Consider having him or
her getting involved in the Children's Choir. The choir
sings once a month at Family Mass, and Christmas Eve.
Boys and girls ages 7 and up are welcome. Rehearsals are
held every Wednesday from 4:00 -5:00. Please contact
the parish office for more information. ADULT CHOIR
rehearsal is on Wednesday evenings, from 7:00 - 8:30
pm. All are welcome.
Our annual Halloween Party will be on Sunday, October
26th at 7 p.m. Come in costume and be ready for a ghoulish
time.
Religious Education
Hello Immaculate Conception community,
I would like this opportunity to introduce myself. My
name is Tiffany Spizzo and I am the Catechetical Associate
of Religious Education. I have had many beginnings here
at Immaculate Conception church. My husband TJ and I
got to know each other at ICC youth group many moons
ago. I myself have taught CCD classes for several years and
have been a greeter at church. My husband has been a part
of this church since receiving his first communion and is
currently a lector. We were even married here by Father
Chris. So at one time or another, I am sure our paths have
crossed. Our home is filled with the laughter and love of
our 4 daughters: Courtney, Elizabeth, Kate and Lauren. Together, like you, we are happy to call Immaculate
Conception our church and I am excited to serve the
church, your children and our parish community.
Thank you for entrusting your children to the care of our
teachers and myself. I promise I will treat them like my
own. We will continue to help build their relationship with
God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit over this school year. Please
reach out to me with any offerings of time and talent you
may have.
With love, light and gratitude,
Tiffany Spizzo
Yankee Candle Sale
Get an early start on your Christmas Shopping and help
support ICC. Yankee Candle products make excellent gifts
for any occasion, including Holidays, Birthdays, teacher
gifts, and Housewarmings. There are two ways to shop,
online and by catalog. We have made it easy
for your family, friends, facebook friends to order online.
Simply go to http://www.yankeecandlefundraiser.com,
click “Seller Login", complete seller sign in and send emails from the "Seller Dashboard.” Purchasers begin with
the "Start Shopping” button and enter our 'Group Number'
"990024968” and place their order. All orders must be
received by November 9th. Delivery will be no later
than December 14th.
WOMEN OF COURAGE!
Calling all women of the parish. Integrating faith into our
daily lives isn’t easy. Let us all join together for a
Women’s Communion Breakfast on Saturday, October
18, 9:30 a.m.—12 p.m. (daily Mass at 9 a.m.). Breakfast
will be served followed by a presentation on “Women of
Courage” by Sr. Eileen McGovern, S.J. Pre-registration is
strongly encouraged. Please contact Sheila at the parish
office(201-327-1276) or at [email protected] to
register.
TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS ON OCTOBER 19th
Each year, Mahwah Schools Foundation sponsors a race
to raise funds to support local schools. This year, the race
will be held on Sunday, October 19th. Please be advised
that the race involves minor traffic disruptions on local
roads in our vicinity, including Darlington Avenue and
Route 202. Please expect delays and possible road
closures and plan accordingly.
ANNUAL MEMORIAL LITURGY
Our parish will celebrate an Annual Memorial Liturgy on
Saturday, November 1, at 9 a.m. This Mass is a special
liturgy remembering all of our loved ones who have died
since last fall. If you are interested in joining us for the
Memorial Liturgy and would like to memorialize a family
member who has passed away within the past year,
please contact the parish office.
MASS BOOK 2015
The 2014 Mass Book will open on October 20th for
intentions. Please note: 11/2, All Souls Day and for the
following nine days, including one weekend Mass, the
Masses are set aside for the “All Souls Novena.” For the
weekends of Mothers/Fathers Day all Masses are for the
intentions of all living and deceased Mothers/Fathers.
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Parish and Archdiocesan Ministries
Opportunities for Service & Growth
Please pray for them…
♦Those who are ill, especially: Jane Knichel Aldea, Max Bacsardi,
Mary Balsamo, Suzann Baker, Tony Bourgholtzer, Gene Boylan,
Colette Brooks, Judy Byrd, Loretta Carroll, Kevin Corcoran, Sean
Crosby, Adele Dobson, Matthew Donohue, Cristin Famularo,
Sharon Fenner (niece of Dennis Fenner), Katherine Fitzgerald
(mother of Donna Slaughter), Daniel Flannery, Elizabeth Galli
(sister of Marge Davis), Allison Florio, Terry Gill, Lynn
Goodman (sister of Barbara Spielmann), Jim Greer (brother of
Pat Kamp), Leighton Heisey, Paul Henderson (father of Jennifer
Edwards), Frank Howard, Pat Howard, Rose Ifebigh, Ryan
Ilardi, Tony Jacobini (father of Terri Herpst), Russ Kamp, Sue
Karlewicz, Deacon Fritz Kautz, Ruth Kavanagh, Fran Keesler,
Beth Kelly, Ann Klimek, Doris Lane, Wanda Kowalski, Roger
Leon, Susanne Lerbrija, Vi Ludovici, Timothy Malone, Melissa
Mansfield, Kristen Mansfield, Bob McCrudden, Joshua
McGrath,
Cassidy McPartland, Robert Miotto, McKenna
Morey, Fe Murphy, Kim Naucodie, Elizabeth Niedermeyer,
Kunbi Olagbaju, Andrew Orotelli, Catherine Pannenbacker,
Joan Parkin, Angela Perine (mother of Donna Berdardi),
Dolores Pieken, Andrew Pisani, Stephen Plis, Susan Ricuito, Dot
Rimbach, Louis Roselli, Jake Santoriella, Laura Sardone, Michael
Sargenti,
Patricia Scura, Charles and Dorothy Sheridan
(parents of Fr. Bill Sheridan), Jeff Steele, Paul Traina, Frank
Tubeck, and Carolyn Wright.
♦For the deceased: JOSEPHINE DANISH (sister of Eleanor
Antolino), LEONARD ROCCI (father of Sylvia Ripps), BONIFACE
EBU-MORDI (father of Anthonio Ajao) and REV. STEPEHEN J.
DUFFE
Mass Intentions for this Week
Saturday, October 11th
5:30 p.m.: Marie Roeltgen requested by Dan Shockloss
Sunday, October 12th
7:30 a.m.: For the People of the Parish
9:00 a.m.: John Donnelly requested by Dot & Jack Vanderbeek
10:30 p.m.: John Robert Cherba requested by Orlando Quinones &
Christine Craviolo
12:00 p.m.: Chet Romanowski requested by Don MacLachlan
Monday, October 13th
12:00 p.m.: For the souls in purgatory
Tuesday, October 14th
12:00 p.m.: Special Intention
Wednesday, October 15th
12:00 p.m.: Rui DeSilvia requested by Tom & Sheila Stanford
Thursday, October 16th
12:00 p.m.: Florence Desiderio McCue requested by the Sage Day
family
Friday, October 17th
12:00 p.m.: For al those serving in the military
Saturday, October 18th
9:00 a.m.: For the women of the parish
5:30 p.m.: Joanne Calabrese requested Terry Silvia
Sunday, October 19th
7:30 a.m.: For the People of the Parish
9:00 a.m.: Andrew Seman (35th Anniversary) requested by his son
10:30 p.m.: Karen M. Petersen-Dunn requested by Barbara & Stanley
Zembriski
12:00 p.m.: Josephine Zingaro requested by her family
2015 CALENDARS
Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home has donated the 2015 Religious Art Calendars for use by our
parishioners. They are available at the bottom of the
stairs at the entrance of the church and at the Parish
Office. Please take one.
ADORNO FAIR AND RAFFLE
The Annual Adorno Country Fair will take place today
Sunday, October 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is
free. Treat your family to an ‘old fashioned” experience.
Giant 50/50 Raffle Tickets are now available for purchase from the Parish Office! $2 per ticket or a book of
twenty for $40. The raffle offers two opportunities to
win cash prizes and supports the Ramsey Seminary and
the Adorno Missions in Africa, India, and the Philippines. Thank you for your support!
2014 RESPECT LIFE RAFFLE
Help support New Jersey Right to Life. A $10.00 donation can offer you a chance to win First Prize: 2015
Volvo XC60 AWD SUV, Second Prize: ShopRite Gift
Card for $1,000, 3rd Prize: ShopRite Gift Card for
$750., or 4th Prize: ShopRite Gift card $500. Please call
the parish office for a $10 chance or $100 for a book of
chances. All proceeds benefit New Jersey Right to Life.
MEN’S DAY 2014
“Become who you are” - Saint Pope Joh Paul II. The
Franciscan Friars of the Renewal are hosting music and
talk by Damon Owens on Saturday, October 18th. Registration starts are 8 a.m. that day/ Holy Mass will be
celebrated with Coadjutor Archbishop Bernard Hebda.
Confessions will be available all day. Free admission
and lunch. For more information visit NewarkFriary.org.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
As Thanksgiving approaches, those of us who are grieving
the loss of a loved one may face the holidays with intense
and confusing emotions. The parish of the Immaculate
Conception invites all those who are grieving the loss of a
loved one to an eight-week Bereavement Support Group,
Wednesdays, starting October 29th, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.
This support group is facilitated by an individual who has
been trained by the Archdiocese of Newark as a Bereavement Support Group Facilitator. Pre-registration is required by October 18th. For more information, or to preregister, please contact the Parish Office at 201-3271276 or email [email protected]
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HELP NEEDED IN PAKINSTAN
“We request you to please pray for our Christian
brothers and sisters in this time of difficulty.”
~ Fr. Simon
Heavy rains in Pakistan where Fr. Simon lives has caused a “deadly flood.” Fr. Simon writes “More than 400 people
have lost their lives and 1.7 Million people have been affected. More than 250 villages were affected in Jhang and Toba
Tek Singh. The water level was up to 7 feet. The crops are totally damaged and people have lost everything. “ This devastating flood has also affected schools. “The roofs are leaking and the children are forced to sit under the trees. The
houses of many poor children studying in our schools have lost their books and other stationary.”
Fr. Simon, Sisters of the Religious of Jesus and Mary, some people from his Parish Youth Group, and Parish council
visited some of these areas. They were able to distribute food packages and tents. Right now people do not have shelter and are living in tents on the roads. The basic needs are food, shelter, medicines, uniforms and stationary for the
students, Bibles, and warm clothes because the weather is changing.”
If you would like to help Fr. Simon’s parish please send your donation to the Parish Office with a note. All funds will
be wired directly to Fr. Simon.
Parish Information and Resources
Immaculate Conception Church
Administrative Personnel:
Parish Trustees:
Ms. Susan Butler
Mr. Fred Haitz
Buildings and Grounds Chairperson:
Mr. Joe Keys
Business Manager:
Mrs. Sheila Oprysko
Parish Accountant:
Mrs. Holly DeSantis
Maintenance:
Mr. Frank Postolowski
Mr. Didier Perez
Sacristan:
Joseph Smolinski
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
The collection amount for the weekend of October 5th totaled to
$4,327.
“And my God will supply every need of yours…”
- Philippians 4:19
Saint Paul School & Little Shepherd Preschool
Please come and visit out Little Shepherd Pre-Kindergarten program. This academic pre-school readiness provides a foundation
for future success. Did you know that children who attend Pre-K
have better Math scores in third grade? Registration for 20142015 will begin on January 29th at our Open House at 1011:30am.
100% of our graduating 8th grade students who chose to attend a
Catholic High School were accepted to their first choice of school.
St. Paul Interparochial School provides academic excellence in a
atmosphere of love and Catholic Christian values through scholarship., spirituality, and service. Our rigorous curriculum and exemplary teachers prepare our student to take their place as faithfilled stewards in the Church and the world.
Let us partner with you in your child’s school success. Please call
201-327-1108 to arrange a tour. For more information, visit out
website at www.stpaulips.org.
Gail Ritchie, Principal
187 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108 www.stpaulips.org
THIS WEEK AT ICC:
Monday, October 13:
12:00 p.m.—Daily Mass
4:15 p.m. — Religious Education (Grades 1-5)
7:00 p.m. — Religious Education (Grades 6-8 &
Confirmation)
Tuesday, October 14:
12:00 p.m.—Daily Mass
Wednesday, October 15:
12:00 p.m.— Daily Mass
4:00 p.m.— Children’s Choir Practice
7:00 p.m.— Adult Choir Practice
Thursday, October 16:
12:00 p.m.— Daily Mass
12:30 p.m.—Rosary
Friday, October 17:
12:00 p.m.—Daily Mass
Saturday, October 18:
9:00 a.m. — Daily Mass
9:30 a.m. — Women’s Breakfast
4:30 p.m. — Reconciliation
5:30 p.m. — Mass
Sunday, October 19: Cereal Bowl Collection
7:30 a.m.—Mass
9:00 a.m.—Mass
10:30 a.m.— Mass
12:00 p.m.—Mass
7:00 p.m. — Youth Group
8:00 p.m. — Mass on Ramapo Campus
Upcoming Events:
Annual Memorial Liturgy — Saturday, October 29,
9:00 a.m.
October — Yankee Candle Sale
October 18 — Women’s Breakfast
Bereavement Group Begins — Wednesday, October 29,
7:30 p.m.
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS are due the Monday
prior to publication. Please send submissions to
[email protected]
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