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CHURCH OF THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
35 MOUNTAIN AVENUE, SOMERVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08876
WWW.IMMACULATECONCEPTION.ORG
November 30, 2014
First Sunday of Advent
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
Parish Center
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; cjanuse@icsomerville.org
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, December 1
6:30AM
SOULS IN PURGATORY
8:00AM
DEC’D OF TRIPKA FAMILY
6:30AM-CONV
JEFF HUSSEY
Tuesday, December 2
6:30AM
JOHN E. MOERSDORF
VINCENT & BENNY MARTIN
8:00AM
6:30AM-CONV
ZAIDA CALZADA
Wednesday, December 3, St. Francis Xavier
6:30AM
RICHARD WEISS
8:00AM
FRANK TORPEY
6:30AM-CONV
WILLIAM D. MASON
Thursday, December 4, St. John Damascene
6:30AM
DOROTHY REDMOND
8:00AM
RALPH LEARY
6:30AM-CONV
WALTER E. HULSEN, SR.
Friday, December 5
6:30AM
JOHN ZOLANDZ
ELLEN & PETER LUSARDI
8:30AM
Saturday, December 6, St. Nicholas
6:30AM
HAROLD V. ADAMS
JOHN OBZANSKY
8:00AM
5:00PM
THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
Sunday, December 7, Second Sunday of Advent
7:30AM
GEORGE IMHOF
PAOLINA & LUIGI DEMUZIO
9:00AM
HELEN & JOE KOZIMBO
10:30AM
12:00PM
ESTER CUSICK
SPANISH MASS
2:00PM
Baptisms
Baptisms are celebrated in English on the 2nd and
4th Saturday of the month at 11AM and on the 3rd
Sunday within the 12 Noon Mass. Baptisms in Spanish are on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 3:30PM.
Catholic parents are obliged to attend a preparation session before the baptism of their 1st and 2nd child. We recommend parents attend this class prior to the birth of their child. These preparation classes are held on the first Tuesday of the month at
7:30PM in the Parish Center in English and on the first Sunday
of every month at 4PM in Spanish at the Nazareth House. To
register for the baptism of a child, call 725-1112. Next session in
English: 1/6/2015.
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Scripture Readings For This Week
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Today’s Readings
Is 63:16b-17, 19b;64:2-7
Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19
1 Cor 1:3-9 Ps 85:8 Mk
13:33-37
December 1: Is 2:1-5 Ps
122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9 Mt 8:5-11
December 2: Is 11:1-10 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8,
12-13, 17 Lk 10:21-24
December 3: Is 25:6-10a Ps 23:1-3a, 3b4, 5, 6 Mt 15:29-37
December 4: Is 26:1-6 Ps 118:1 and 8-9,
19-21, 25-27a Mt 7:21, 24-27
December 5: Is 29:17-24 Ps 27:1, 4, 1314 Mt 9:27-31
December 6: Is 30:19-21, 23-26 Ps 147:1
-2, 3-4, 5-6 Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8
December 7: Is 40:1-5, 9-11 Ps 85:9-10,
11-12, 13-14 2 Pt 3:8-14 Mk 1:1-8
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
12/20 & 12/21
Our next Penny Collection
is 12/6 & 12/7
First Sunday of Advent
November 30
“Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the
time will come.” - MARK 13:33
We all take things for granted. In particular, we take time for
granted. Our lives are so busy, many of us are planning our
time - our days, weeks, months, even years in advance. Remember, our time on earth is a gift. None of us knows how
long we will be here. Start today and begin thanking God for
each and every day. Take time in silence, every day, and listen
to what God is saying to you.
This Week at a Glance
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1
2:00PM
ROSARY—CHAPEL
4:00PM
CFF—CAFÉ
6:15PM
CFF—CAFÉ
7:00PM
NOVENA—CHAPEL
8PM MONDAY — 6AM TUESDAY ADORATION—CHAPEL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2
8:30AM-6PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
7:00AM
RENEW (CONNORS)—TR
7:00PM
DIVINE MERCY—CHAPEL
7:00PM
AA—TR
9:00PM
HOUR OF PRAISE—CHAPEL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3
8:00AM
SCRIPS—ST ANNE ROOM
12:30PM
GS (PARONE)—TR
12:30PM
GS (SCANSORI)—NH 1
12:30PM
GS (QUINN)—NH 2
4:00PM
CFF—CAFÉ
6:15PM
CFF—CAFÉ
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4
9PM-6AM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
11:00AM
PROJECT LINUS—NH 1
12:30PM
RENEW (BASILE)—TR
7:30PM
PROJECT LINUS—NH 1
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
9AM-6PM—EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
SCRIPS—ST ANNE ROOM
8:00AM
5:00PM
DEN 9 (NEE)—TR
2014 Bishop’s
Annual Appeal
Life-Changing Faith
Next weekend, our parish will be conducting an InPew campaign for the 2014 Bishop’s Annual Appeal.
If you have yet to contribute to the appeal, please take
this opportunity to prayerfully consider a gift. If you
have already given, please know how much your gift is
appreciated.
2014 Bishop Annual Appeal Update
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
ALTERNATIVE GIFT GIVING FAIR AFTER ALL WEEKEND MASSES
8:30AM
ROSARY FOR LIFE—CHAPEL
8:00PM
AA—CAFÉ
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
ENGLISH MASSES: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM
SPANISH MASS 2:00PM
10:00PM
RCIA—ST. ANNE
As of 11/14
Parish goal
$160,400.00
Pledged
$114,955.97
# Donors
% pledge to goal
286
71.7
Please consider making a pledge today. All gifts are
deeply appreciated, big and small.
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Christmas Decorations &
Flowers
We invite parishioners to make a donation for
Christmas Flowers & Decorations in memory of a
loved one or to honor a person. Special Christmas
Flower envelopes are available in the vestibules.
Thanks for your ongoing support.
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Immaculate Conception Church
Pro-Life Corner
Nov. 30 is the First Sunday
of Advent. Advent is the
season for us to consider
and appreciate more deeply
the meaning of Christ's
birth and to look forward
with joy to His second
coming. We're reminded of how much we ourselves
need a Savior and the great love God has for all human
life. Christ is coming at Christmas to change, transform
and save us all. God loves us too much to have allowed
us to be separated from Him. He wants to come to every corner of our world and transform every aspect of
our lives. As each candle of the Advent wreath is lit, the
darkness gets pushed back just as Christ's coming pushed
back the darkness of the world. Through our baptism we
too are called to bring Christ's light and message of
peace to the world. The peace the world longs for will
only come when the world respects and cherishes all
human life with the same love that God has revealed to
us. Advent should remind us that to bring Christ's light
and peace to the world we need to be actively bringing
His message of truth, love and justice to the world. We
need to take the light of Christ and work to protect the
God-given rights of every human being born and preborn. Christ came for all humanity, no matter a person's age or physical condition. By being engaged in the
mission of bringing respect for all life to the world, of
being in the light of Christ, is the way to celebrate Advent and prepare the world for Christmas. A prayer during Advent from Priests for Life - "God of Life, we
rejoice in the promise of your coming. You have sent
your Son, born in Bethlehem. He is the Prince of Peace,
and The One in whose name all oppression shall cease.
May we welcome His coming each day and prepare for
His coming at the end of time. May we build a culture
that welcomes Him by welcoming every child, born and
unborn. We pray through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen."
Submitted by Kevin Dugan, ProLife Ministry Leader
Save the Date: March for
Life, Thursday January
22, 2015, Wash., D.C. Our parish will run buses to the March and
we will be joined by students and
staff from Immaculata. Details to
follow.
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Advent / Christmas Schedule 2014
Four Sundays of Advent: Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14,
and 21
Regular Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 and 12:00 Noon and
2:00 PM Spanish Mass
Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas
Eve)
Masses: 5:00 PM, 7:30 PM and 12:00 MIDNIGHT
(Musical Meditations on the Nativity 11:15 PM)
Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM in English
12:30PM Spanish Mass
December 27-28, The Feast of the Holy
Family
Regular schedule as above
Wednesday, December 31
Masses: 5:00 PM Vigil Mass in English
9:00 PM Spanish Prayer with Vigil Mass in Spanish
at 10:00 PM
Thursday, January 1 (Mary, Mother of
God)
Masses: 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00 Noon
2:00 PM Spanish Mass
January 3-4 The Epiphany of the Lord
Regular schedule as above
January 10-11 The Baptism of the Lord
Regular schedule as above
Schedule of Confessions
Saturday, December 13: 4-5:00PM; 7:30-8:00 PM
Wednesday, December 17: 4-5:00PM; 7:00-8:00 PM
Saturday, December 20: 4-5:00PM & 7:30-8:30PM
Sunday, December 21: 10-10:30AM &11:30-12:00
NOON, 1:30-2PM
Saturday, December 27: 4-5:00PM ONLY
No Confessions December 24th (Christmas Season
ends January 11th)
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Immaculate Conception Church
The Immaculate Conception of
the Blessed Virgin Mary, 12/8
Please note, we will celebrate the
Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary on Monday,
December 8th. It is a holy day of
obligation. Masses will be at
6:30AM, 8:00AM, 10:15AM,
12:10PM and 7:30PM.
Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception
School is sponsoring
breakfast with Santa on
12/7 8am-12pm
$4.00 per child / $6.00 per adult (over 18)
Delicious Pancake Breakfast
Children’s Raffle Pictures with Santa ($5.00)Free
Face Painting & Children’s Crafts
Rosary Altar Society
Rosary Altar Christmas Luncheon
December 7th, 2014
After 10:30am mass
Mannion’s Pub & Restaurant
150 Westt Main Street, Somercille
Buffet Luncheon at Noon
Cost $25
Checks payable to Rosary Altar Society
Mail to Immaculate Conception Church
35 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876
Attn: Marguerite Baranowski
RSVP by December 3rd
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World Meeting of
FamiliesPhiladelphia 2015—
Save the Date!
We are excited to share that
we have received official
confirmation that the Holy
Father will be joining us in
Philadelphia in September
2015 for the World Meeting
of Families. We look forward
to welcoming Pope Francis
not only to Philadelphia for
the first time, but to the U.S!
Mark your family calendar for the 8th World Meeting of Families! Philadelphia is proud to welcome
families from around the world to this event on September 22-27, 2015. Families can look forward to
speakers, celebrations, activities for kids, and prayer, all of which will bring renewal and transformation
for you, your loved ones, and the world. Visit the
official website: WorldMeeting2015.org to learn more
and to sign up for regular updates on how you can
participate. The 10 months prior to the World Meeting of Families have been assigned 10 themes
based on the 10 chapters of the Preparatory Catechesis, “Love is our Mission: The Family Fully Alive”.
The December 2014 theme is: Mission of Love
which states: God works through us. We have a
mission. We are in the world for a purpose — to receive God’s love and to show God’s love to others.
God seeks to heal a broken universe. He asks us to
be his witnesses and helpers in that work. Check
out this website frequently during the year.
Immaculata High School
FALL APPAREL
SALE YOU CAN’T
HIDE THAT
SPARTAN PRIDE!
Order forms & payments
due December 3rd
All orders received in time for
Christmas!
Go to the Immaculata website for the order forms or
copy and paste this link to your web browser: :
http://bit.ly/1zGJXKI
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Social Ministry
Operation St. Nick - Operation
St. Nick is our Christmas gift giving
program for area children/families in
need. Look for the Christmas tree
this weekend, the tags on the tree
indicate specific gifts requested by
families for their children. By taking a tag, and returning it
to church with the specified gift, you will be sharing the
joy of Christmas with those less fortunate. Each year
more than one thousand gifts are collected and distributed to parishioners in need and other local agencies (i.e.
Division of Youth and Family Services, Catholic Charities,
St. Peter’s Pediatric Oncology and Family Clinic, and Parish Families in Need).It is easy to become distracted from
the true meaning of Christmas in a world that emphasizes
commercialism and seems to push toward secular observance of the holidays. It is a blessing to be part of a
faith community that exemplifies the spirit of giving, year
after year, by its generous participation in this project.
The simple act of giving selflessly and joyfully is the best
celebration of the birth of our Savior.
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and
the government will be on his shoulders. And he will
be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9: 6
Samaritan Homeless Interim
Program – SHIP: Enjoy a
short stack for a tall cause! You’re invited to Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser
breakfast on December 14th from 8am –
10 am, to support SHIP. Tickets are
$10.00 and can be purchased by contacting SHIP at 908 722-0295 or email sinecurve99@yahoo.com.
The fundraiser is being held at the Applebee’s located at 640
Promenade Blvd. Bridgewater. Frosty the Snowman will be
making an appearance so you can also have phots taken with
Frosty! Donations will also be accepted in any amount for
SHIP and you can take home a spectacular prize.
Penny Collection:
For over
19 years, our penny collection has been
converting your generous contributions
into relief for the poor and the hungry.
Our November’s collection total was
197.63. The idea is that by taking small
donations from many individuals each
month, we will be able to gather sufficient sums that can make
an impact on improving the lives of the poor. 100% of these
donations goes directly to fund SHIPs programs, Thank you.
Our next Penny Collection is next weekend December 6th &
7th We encourage you to keep a ‘pennies for the poor’ jar/can
in your home and make this collection a family ministry. Together we can convert our individual “spare change” (and spare
dollars) into an answer of Christ’s call to care for the poor.
Please be aware we are unable to accept foreign currency,
the counting machine cannot process these coins.
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Alternative GiftGiving Opportunity ~
Think Outside the
Box! PLEASEREVIEW
THEINSERTINTODAYSBULLETIN!
Backbypopulardemandour
AlternativeGiftGivingOpportunity(AGGO)willbeheldon
December6th&7th.TheAGGOoffersallparishionersan
opportunitytogivetothosewhoarelessfortunate.Thisisa
chancetowelcomeChristmaswithlessemphasisonmaterialgiftgiving,andrespondtotheneedsofthosearoundus.
Realizingthatthegreatestgiftwecangiveistohelpimprovethequalityofanother’slife.Representativesfrom
charitable/churchagenciesinourareawillbepresent
inthemainvestibuleofthechurchattheAGGOafterall
Masses.Parishionerswillbeinvitedtomakeadonationto
thecauseoftheirchoice,andinturnwillbegivenacerti icatetopresenttothepeopleinyourlifewhomyouwishto
honorthroughthisgiftgiving.Thisisachancetohonorfamilyandfriendsthroughyourgenerositytowardsothersin
needofassistance.
Participatingagencieswillinclude:SHIP(Samaritan
HomelessInterimProgram);HabitatforHumanity;AppalachiaReliefServices;PregnancyAidCenterofRaritan;ImmaculateConceptionElizabethMinistry;InterfaithHospitabilityNetwork;andtheImmaculateConceptionSocialMinistryEmergencyReliefFund.
TheGiftGivingOpportunitycomesatsuchaperfecttimeof
year.Notonlybecausemostofusfeelgeneroustojustwant
tohelpthoseinneed,butalsoitisatimewhenweare
searchingforgiftideas.Sometimesweneedalittlesomethingtoaddtoagift,sometimesweneedstockingstuffers,
sometimeswewanttogiveagifttosomeonebutweknow
thatpersonneedsabsolutelynothing.TheGiftGivingOpportunityhasalloftheanswers!Itisjusttheperfectgiftto
giveanyone.Therearealsosomanyoptionsofcharitiesand
amountstogive.IlovegivingagifttotheAppalachianRelief
ServicestomyFather.HewasabuilderbytradeandIthink
itbringsbackfondmemories,inaddition,heknowsthata
donationisgoingtohelpothersinneed,whichissomething
hedidallhislife.Ilovegivingthisgiftinmychildren's
stockings.Theyalwaysopentheirstockings irstandthis
justremindsthemwhattherealspiritofChristmasis,giving.PersonallyIviewTheGiftGivingOpportunityisawonderfulconveniencetomeasitcompletesmyChristmas
shopping.It'saplacewhereyoucan indagiftforeveryone
onyourlist!
"Maybe Christmas*," he thought, "doesn't
come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps
means a little bit more!"
- from How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr.
Seuss
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Social Ministry
Rosary for Life-Please join
us in the Rosary for Life!
Please join with us on the First Saturday of
each month to pray the Rosary for Life. Our
next gathering is Saturday December 6th
immediately following the 8:00 a.m. Mass.
If you are unable to attend, please consider praying the
Rosary at home on this day. The Rosary is a powerful
prayer to defeat the Culture of Death. Fr. Tommy Lane, a
professor at Mount St. Mary's Seminary, recalled that Fr.
Gabriele Amorth, the exorcist for the diocese of Rome,
stated that once when he was performing an exorcism
the demon said to him, "every Hail Mary is another blow
on my head. If Christians knew the power of the Rosary
my power would be finished." Please join in hastening
the ultimate victory of Life by praying the Rosary.
PROJECT LINUS
Are you interested in helping those in need
with your hands? Have you considered the
need of others and your ability to bring
physical warmth while also bringing true
hope to one who may be sick or lonely? Would you embrace the opportunity to
welcome a newborn infant into the world while giving support
to the parents? We have an opportunity where can you do this,
and more, and you need no experience! Spend one session with
our Project Linus Ministry and you bring this service to fruition. You need no experience or skill! Our Linus Ministers
will teach you all you need to know!!! You are most welcome
to come for one meeting date and contribute on a one time basis. The Linus Ministry of Immaculate Conception Church
meets at the Nazareth House every first Thursday of the month,
one session in the morning and one in the evening. They quilt,
crochet, or knit blankets for infants and children in need. The
blankets are all hand-made, and provide not only warmth, but
also a real sense of security. Project Linus also contributes
blankets to our Elizabeth Ministry, Celebration of Birth gift
packs for women of our parish; the Pregnancy Aid Center; our
annual Appalachian Missions trips; and Hospice. They also
knit beautiful prayer shawls for the residents of local nursing
homes. This great craft and handiwork is not only practical, but
also deeply spiritual. Please consider joining one of the next
gatherings Thursday, December 4th , 2014 at 11:00 am or
7:30 pm on the first floor of the Nazareth House. For more
information about this wonderful ministry, contact Lynette Klar
via the Parish Center at 725-1112. If you have a group that is
looking for community service, contact us for a session in making blankets for those in need! Join us this month and learn
how to make a fleece blanket. No knitting, sewing or crocheting skills required. Also feel free to bring a crochet hook, knitting needles and/or pastel yarn if available. Project Linus accepts donations. Machine washable/dryable pastel or childfriendly colored yarn would be greatly appreciated. There is a
bin in the front vestibule of the church for donations.
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Immaculate Conception Church
Concrete Foundation Work
Headstone Setting-Contractor Sought
We are seeking the help of a concrete contractor to replace small foundations of headstones in our cemetery
on Union Avenue in Bridgewater and to reset some
headstones which have fallen. If you are available and
equipped to do such work please contact our Business
Manager, Jo Anne Peppe, to arrange a visit to our cemetery and to submit a bid. We are anxious to receive bids
as soon as possible. Please call Jo Anne at 908-7251112 or email her at jpeppe@icsomerville.org.
HOLIDAY DEADLINES
FOR THE BULLETIN
Bulletin date
12/21
12/28
1/4/15
Due Date
12/8 by 12 noon
12/10 by 12 noon
12/15 by 12noon
Wedding Banns
As these couples prepare to meet Christ
in the Sacrament of Matrimony, let us
pray that their relationship will grow in
Him.
THIRD Ruby Libores,/Franklin
Richardson, Jr, Hillsborough, NJ
THIRD Kate Roz, Our Lady of Fatima,
Piscataway, NJ/Christopher Gonda, St. Matthias,
Somerset, NJ
FIRST Lori Smith/Adam Cejnowski, St.
Ambrose, Deerfield Beach, FL
I am grateful to you and your
fellow parishioners for your
kindness on World Mission
Sunday. Immaculate Conception Church's offering of
$5827 will be used to help the Church’s missionaries be
the heart, hands & the voice of Christ to the suffering
poor during 2015.
May our Lord give to you, your families, and
your parish as you have given to others so that his His
Good News may be offered worldwide.
Msgr Behl
Director, Pontifical Mission Societies
Diocese of Metuchen
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The New Evangelization—Discipleship / Stewardship
Oliver Twist
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the beauty of our faith. Tap into this faith experience in your own home or on the move.
Our Parish Offers you a Free Subscription to SymbolonSymbolon is a dynamic, state-of-the-art video resource for the evangelization and catechesis of adults. It
aims at transforming adults on all levels—how they think,
how they pray, and how they live—by providing a comprehensive and compelling explanation of the Catholic faith.
This resource can be used at the parish, or through our
online digital platform, at home or wherever one may be at
to bring adults into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ
and the Church.
Symbolon is a production of the Augustine Institute, and it stems directly from the Institute’s mission of
transforming Catholics for a new Evangelization. Symbolon
is specifically designed to transform adult Catholics to rediscover their Catholic faith, in order to be witnessing disciples of Jesus Christ for the New Evangelization. To sign up
and obtain your personal password in order to access Symbolon, simply e-mail pjannuzzi@icsomerville.org
ADVENT TRIP TO
MANHATTAN
On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8, we will depart at 11am
from I.H.S. and return 11:30pm. Day
includes Mass at 1pm, St. Patrick’s
followed by a tour of St. Patrick’s, the Tree At Rockefeller
Center, Window shop, stop on your own for late/snack –lunch.
Leave St. Patrick’s at 5:30 for 6:30pm Roof top view from
Marriot Marquis and finish with Phantom of the Opera. All
meals and drinks on your own. The cost is $150.00 includes
bus and Theater Tickets. Check made out to Church of the
Immaculate Conception. Deadline: 12/1. Go to
www.immaculateconception.org under news & events for the
registration form.
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The JPII Cultural Arts Ministry is proud to present
"Oliver Twist". This play,
with its memorable characters, is a timeless story with
relevance today. Come and
see your fellow parishioners, both adults and children, play the memorable
characters from Dickens' story. The show is very close
to the book, so some scenes may not be appropriate
for young children. Show dates are Friday, December
5 at 7pm; Saturday, December 6 at 2pm and 7pm; and
Sunday, December 7 at 2pm at the Little Theater at
Immaculata. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/seniors if purchased in advance - they will be $2
more if purchased at the door. Tickets will be available
after all Masses. You can also reserve your seats by e
-mailing jpiiarts@hotmail.com or by calling the Lang's
at 908-253-3282. See you at the show!
Dinner with the Pope
On 12/4 we will meet from 6:00p.m. at
Alfonso’s Restaurant. In preparation for our
attendance in World meeting of Families
Father Charles will discuss Saint John Paul
the Great's Encyclical "Familiaris Constorio" on the family! Please call the Office
of New Evangelization and make reservations for this
event (908) 725-1112 ext 1125.
Save the date!
Saturday, December 6th
All people who graciously give their time and talent to the Lord, in various ministries in our parish,
please save the date, Saturday, December 6,
2014. You will receive a invitation to the Stewardship Thank You Luncheon. If you have any question, please contact the parish center at 908-7251112 ex. 1124 or 1125.
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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: cjanuse@icsomerville.org; Ext 1116
Jo Anne Peppe, Business Manager
E-Mail: jpeppe@icsomerville.org; Ext 1120
Office of New Evangelization
and Stewardship
Patti Jannuzzi, Director, New Evangelization/ Stewardship/
Adult Faith Formation Ext x1124
pjannuzzi@icsomerville.org
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, edge.icc@gmail.com
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: dlazarte@icsomerville.org; Ext 1117
Beverly Gaffney, Parish Bookkeeper
E-Mail: bgaffney@icsomerville.org; Ext 1118
Milton Ayala, Director, Maintenance; Ext 1110
Office of Children's Faith Formation
Karen Bohler, Director, Children's Faith Formation
E-Mail: kbohler@icsomerville.org; Ext 1119
Jenny Santiago, CFF secretary
E-Mail: jsantiago@icsomerville.org; Ext. 1128
Office of Liturgy & Sacred Music
Gary Gavula, Director, Sacred Music
E-Mail: ggavula@icsomerville.org; Ext 1133
Jeanine Cavanagh, Director, Social Ministry,
E-Mail: neansy@msn.com, Ext 1126
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SHIP’s Mobile Kitchen—Serving meals
SHIP’s SOS Unit—personal hygiene items
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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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
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Project Linus —Lynette Klar
Persons with Disabilities—Regina Tegeler
908-963-8473
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Boletín en Español
Mensaje Spiritual
30 de Noviembre del 2014
Primer Domingo de Adviento
Lecturas del Domingo
Primera lectura:
Isaías 63, 16-17, 19
64, 2b-7
Segunda lectura: 1 Cor 1, 3-9
Evangelio:
San Marcos 13, 33-37
Festival del Advenimiento de
Lecturas y Villancicos
El festival anual de música de la Iglesia
Inmaculada Concepción incluye el coro de la
Iglesia, el coro de niños, el grupo de campanillas
de la iglesia incluyendo el órgano y arpa.
Ven a encender las velas en el Santuario de la
Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción y a escuchar la
historia de la Encarnación, contada a través de la
palabra y la música.
Domingo, 30 de noviembre de 2014
a las 5 PM.
Habrá una colecta voluntaria.
Horas de Adoración
Eucarística
Lunes 1 de Diciembre: 8:00 PM - 6:00AM
Martes, 2 de Diciembre: 9:00 AM –6:00PM
Miércoles, 3 de Diciembre: No Adoración
Jueves, 4 de Diciembre: 9:00 PM-6 AM
La primera Lectura de hoy nos invita a entrar en el Adviento por el camino de la oración. Isaías comienza con
una afirmación hermosa: “Tu, Señor, eres nuestro Padre, tu nombre de siempre es nuestro Redentor”.
Nuestra esperanza se fundamenta en el hecho de que
Dios siempre esta vuelto hacia nosotros y que, por tanto,
sabemos que podemos confiar siempre en El porque
nunca nos va a defraudar. Dos hechos alimentan especialmente nuestra esperanza durante este tiempo que
iniciamos: la memoria de la primera venida del Señor en
la carne y el saber que, como nos ha prometido, volverá
en gloria y majestad.
Pero, al mismo tiempo, la celebración de la Eucaristía nos señala que Jesús siempre esta con nosotros, aunque no lo podamos percibir con los sentidos. El
nunca nos deja. Precisamente en la Eucaristía reconocemos que Jesús está presente para comunicarnos su
propia vida. Por eso se hizo hombre y, tras su ascensión
al cielo, sigue con nosotros. Nos ha abierto con su muerte y resurrección el acceso a la vida eterna.
Jesús , presente en la Eucaristía, puede ayudarnos a
derribar todo lo que en nosotros impide que se manifieste su misericordia. Jesús se hizo carne para cargar con
nuestras culpas; volverá al final de los tiempos para que
se manifieste en todo su esplendor su victoria.
La esperanza de Adviento nos recuerda que el
tiempo ha sido redimido, pues Dios se hizo hombre. El
evangelio nos dice que debemos estar alertas. Debemos
tomar conciencia de que nos encontramos dentro de la
historia de salvación.
Muchas veces nos quejamos de que nos falta
tiempo. Dios nos da su eternidad. A través de la Eucaristia y de la comunión, podemos llegar a vivir el tiempo de
otra manera. En lugar de centrarlo todo en nuestros mismos, con la ayuda de Dios, se nos descubre la grandeza
de la gratuidad en el tiempo que dedicamos a Dios y al
prójimo.
El amor de Dios nos abre a su horizonte infinito
y nuestra esperanza crece en el amor al prójimo.
Viernes, 5 de Diciembre: 9:00 AM-6 PM
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EL MANANTIAL
El Nuevo Periódico Católico en Español
Para llegar a las personas Hispano/Latinas que viven y
trabajan en nuestra diócesis, pero no pueden leer The Catholic
Spirit, que está en inglés, el obispo Bootkoski ha aprobado la
publicación de un periódico nuevo, totalmente en español.
Este periódico, El Manantial, ya empezó a imprimirse
enteramente en español. Va a ser publicado trimestralmente y
tendrá una distribución a las parroquias con comunidades
hispanas, así como otros lugares en nuestra diócesis.
Proporcionará a los hispanos historias de fe así como también
noticias de la diócesis y otros recursos en su propio idioma.
Esperamos que ya hayan leído nuestra primera edición!
El Manantial debe ser auto sostenible lo cual significa que no
habrá ninguna subvención Diocesana y sin costo alguno para
las copias distribuidas. El periódico debe ser apoyado
únicamente por ingresos publicitarios. Esto no será posible sin
su ayuda.
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
732-562-1990, ext. 1410.
Muchas gracias por su apoyo para traer El Manantial a nuestra
comunidad Hispana/Latina.
Atentamente,
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The Catholic Spirit
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732/562-1990, ext. 1410
2014 Bishop’s
Annual Appeal
Life-Changing Faith
Apreciados Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,
En su primera carta encíclica, “Lumen Fidei” (“La
Luz de la Fe”), el Papa Francisco nos dice: “La fe, que recibimos de Dios como don sobrenatural, se presenta como luz en
el sendero, que orienta nuestro camino en el tiempo.” (nº 4) La
carta encíclica, iniciada por el Papa Benedicto XVI, examina el
papel único de la fe que es “capaz de iluminar toda la existencia del hombre.” (nº 4)
Debido a su donación a la Campaña Anual del
Obispo, nuestra fe toca las vidas de miles de personas en los
cuatro condados de la Diócesis de Metuchen. Es su apoyo
generoso que suple las necesidades materiales básicas de los
menos afortunados, y da luz a los que sufren en la mente, el
cuerpo o el espíritu. Su don tiene un impacto en nuestras familias, de manera especial en los jóvenes, y también provee formación para diáconos y sacerdotes para que nuestra fe pueda
perdurar para las generaciones futuras.
Como el Papa Francisco escribe: “La fe no es un
refugio para gente pusilánime, sino que ensancha la vida.” (nº
53) Es su valentía y compromiso que permite que nuestros
ministerios diocesanos florezcan. Sin sus dones de tiempo,
talento y recursos financieros, la luz de la fe en nuestra diócesis no brillaría tanto.
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.
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)
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Les invito a poner su fe en acción una vez más
acompañándome en hacer una donación sacrificial a la Campaña Anual del Obispo. Juntos podemos tener un impacto positivo en la vida de tantas personas.
Teniéndoles presente en oración, les deseo todo
bien.
Agradecido en el Señor,
Reverendísimo Monseñor Paul G. Bootkoski, DD
Obispo de Metuchen
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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
¡Bendíceme Divino Niño Jesús.
Ruega por mi sin cesar.
Aleja de mí el pecado hoy y en todo momento!
Adoración a la Divina Misericordia
El Miércoles 10 de Diciembre a las 7:30 pm
En la Capilla de la Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción se ofrecerá una Hora Santa con Fray Nelson.
Acompáñanos este día!
Por favor llamar a Fulvio al 908-295-3369
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
Ministerios Hispanos
Inmaculada Concepción
Somerville, NJ
Círculo de Oración
Renovación Carismática
Adoración y alabanza a Jesús.
El grupo se reúne todos los
viernes de 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
en la capilla. El último viernes
de cada mes: Exposición del
Santísimo.
Los miércoles se hacen visitas a los hogares
que necesiten oración.
Comunicarse con Sylvia Díaz al 908-448-1128.
Movimiento Parroquial Juan XXIII
de Somerville
Es un movimiento de evangelización y trabaja principalmente por aquellos alejados de la Iglesia y los marginados por la sociedad. Es
un movimiento que no trabaja tanto hacia adentro sino
hacia fuera.
Su lema es:
Con Cristo Todo, Sin Cristo Nada
Los invitamos a ser parte de este movimiento que se
reúne los Jueves de 7:30 PM a 9:00 PM; en la Casa de
Nazaret.
Para mas información puede comunicarse con
Marianela Delgado al 908-635-8486
Recordar que el coro se reúnen todos
los Domingos
21 de Diciembre, 2014
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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DESEANDO QUE NAZCA JESUS
EN MI CORAZON
El 13 de diciembre de
9 Am a 4 PM
el grupo Juan XXIII en conjunto con la Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción, ofrecerán
un retiro.
Contaremos con la participación del
Predicador Pablo Castro y
el Diacono Brandon Duarte
de la Diócesis de Trenton.
Se ofrecerá un almuerzo como a las 1:30 PM.
Se requiere una donación de $10 por persona.
Para mas información por favor contactarse
con:
Marianela Delgado al 908-635-8486
Carilú al 908-240-2987
RECUERDEN QUE:
• El primer Sábado, 8:30 AM, Rosario por
la Vida, en la Capilla (en inglés)
6 de Diciembre
• 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 Diciembre)
• 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) (13
de Diciembre)
• El tercer Domingo de 9AM –1:30PM Las
Mil Ave Marías, Casa de Nazaret y Capilla (21 de Diciembre)
• 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 (5 de Diciembre)
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Programa para el Adviento y la
Navidad 2014
Para los 4 Domingos de Adviento: Nov 30,
Dic 7, 14, and 21
Las misas serán en los horarios de
siempre:
Sábados: 5 PM
Domingos: 7:30, 9, 10:30 y 12 del mediodía
2 PM la Misa en Español
Miércoles, Diciembre 24
(Noche Buena)
Misas: 5:00 PM, 7:30 PM and 12:00 DE
LA NOCHE
Jueves, Diciembre 25 (Navidad)
Misas: 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM y 10:30
AM en Ingles; 12:30PM en Español
Diciembre 27-28, La Fiesta de la
Sagrada Familia
Programa regular de misas
Miércoles, Diciembre 31
Misas: 5:00 PM en Ingles,
9:00 PM empieza la Oración en
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Misas: 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00
Mediodía, 2:00 PM en Español
Enero 3-4 La Epifanía de Nuestro
Señor
Programa regular de misas
Enero 10-11 El Bautismo de
Nuestro Señor
Programa regular de misas
Programa para las Confesiones
Sábado, Diciembre 13: 4:00-5:00
PM; 7:30-8:00 PM
Miércoles, Diciembre 17: 4:00-5:00
PM; 7:00-8:30 PM
Sábado, Diciembre 20: 4:00-5:00
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Domingo, Diciembre 21: 10:00-10:30
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Sábado, Diciembre 27: 4:00-5:00 PM
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BENCH
FASHION
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111 North Gaston Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876
908-725-3111
Bruce VanArsdale, Mgr. NJ Lic. No. 3521
“Parishioner”
Member of KOC & AOH
FUNERAL
HOME INC.
10 West End Ave., Somerville
908-725-2079
Ceramic • Wood • Sanding
Laminate • Carpet • Vinyl
Pre-arrangement, Pre-planning & NJ Pre-paid Trust Available
Anna Louise Bongiovi, CFSP Owner/Manager N.J. Lic. No. 2817
206 S. & Frelinghuysen
Raritan
Life & Disability, Long Term Care, Annuity & Estate plans
INSURANCE SOLUTIONS
Anthony Petto, Parishioner
908-725-6466
PO Box 37 • Neshanic Station, NJ 08853
B: 908-371-0824 • C: 908-625-4021
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Providing Peace of Mind for Generations
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Rick Wright,
D.D.S., M.S., P.A.
Robert J. Peterman,
Patrick Kelly
®
D.M.D., M.D.S.
Specialty #2357
Specialty #06316
Orthodontic Specialists
For Children & Adults
908-526-0039
199 West High St. • Somerville, NJ 08876
Across From the Church
www.wrightbraces.com
908-864-RYDE (7933)
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Indoor Cycling & Fitness Studio
REALRYDER Theater Studio &
TRX Training Zone
Try Us For 1 Month $49.00
28-30 W. Main St., Somerville, NJ
REALTOR
Broker Associate
Parishioner
DINE-IN • DELIVERY • CATERING
RE/MAX Preferred Professionals
1170 Route 22 East
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908)722-7700
HanselSomerville@gmail.com
Office: (908) 685-0700 x29
Cell: (908) 285-0321
Pkelly@remax.net
www.HanselnGriddle.com
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
2 W. MAIN STREET
SOMERVILLE, NJ
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GEORGE RIEHMAN Lytwyn Plumbing, Heating & A/C
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Professional Land Surveyor
Parishioner
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Title Surveys
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908-655-7701
Mark Lytwyn • President
NJ Plumbing Lic. No. 6438
Ph. 732-968-0081 • Cell: 732-266-9092
99/101 W. Main St.
Somerville, NJ
CASUAL ITALIAN CUISINE
(908) 526-0616
REASONABLE RETURNS
www.reasonablereturns.com
email: reasonablereturns@gmail.com
908-685-1975
908-379-TAX1
Senior home care from
our caring hands to yours
908-962-2988
12 First Avenue • Raritan, NJ 08869
BARE CARE
908-725-0993
• Computerized tax preparation
• Electronic filing
• Out of state returns
• Delinquent prior year returns
• New Business start ups
• Personal & Business Tax returns
• Sales & use tax
• Ask about “Parishioner Discounts”
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
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243 South Main St. • Manville, NJ
License 3581A
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Quality repairs since 1959
ASE/I-CAR Certified technicians
Lifetime guarantees • 24 hour towing •Free Estimates
Will & Gary Sediazek • 35 Old York Rd., Bridgewater •908-725-5900
JACK/MARY ANN WENTZELL
PARISHIONER
908-218-9200
RESIDENTIAL: AIR DUCT/DRYER VENT CLEANING
Cell 908-313-4080
MODERN EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS • TRAINED TECHNICIANS
JandMcommercialcleaning@verizon.net
FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED
A+ Rating
FREE
ESTIMATES
NJ Lic. #14568
Contractor’s License #13VH00498900
18 W. Main St.
Somerville, NJ 08876
ideal auto body
J & M COMMERCIAL CLEANING
Professionally Installed Vinyl Siding,
Windows & Doors & Garage Doors
Airline Tickets
Income Taxes
Immigration
Accounting
Notary Public
Translation
TRAVEL
Money Transfer
Fax
908-722-9111
Copies
laferiatravel@hotmail.com Cruises
“Let Us Cater
Your Next Event”
Susan Smith Morella ~ Parishioner
908-255-0647
Over 25 Years Experience
277 S. Main St.
Manville, NJ
Cool - O - Matic Inc.
www.coolomatic.com
908-722-1400
Heating, Cooling & Electrical
Design • Sales • Service • Maintenance Contracts 409 No. Main St., Manville
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HARDEN NOT YOUR HEARTS”
LEARN HOW
CONTACT:
DEACON FRANK QUINN
908-725-1112
579 Immaculate Conception, Somerville, NJ (Back) Rt. UPS
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