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REV. BOGUSLAW KOBUS, PASTOR MRS. CHRISTINE BENSON, RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR
MS. MALDEN COMANDA, MUSIC DIRECTOR
Immaculate Conception Church 75 Church Street • Franklin, New
Jersey 07416
November 22, 2020 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the
Universe
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY: 5:00 PM ANTICIPATED MASS–
LIVESTREAMED SUNDAY: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM DAILY MASSES
(RECITATION OF THE ROSARY AFTER MASS) MONDAY: MASS, NOVENA,
& BENEDICTION 7PM TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: 7:30 AM THURSDAY
NO DAILY MASS SATURDAY: 9:00 AM
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION HOLY DAY: 7:00 AM, 7:00 PM SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION SATURDAYS: 4:00-4:30 PM OR BY APPOINTMENT
AND FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE FIRST FRIDAY MASS
OFFICE HOURS: PARISH OFFICE: MON through WED 10:00 AM - NOON
RECTORY PHONE:973-827-9575
EMAIL:[email protected] RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: MON through
WED 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE PHONE: 973-827-9501 Parish WEBSITE:
WWW.ICCFRANKLIN.ORG FAX: 973-827-7375
REV. BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: WWW.REVBROWNSCHOOL.ORG
973-729-9174 POPE JOHN MIDDLE SCHOOL: WWW.POPEJOHNMS.ORG
973-729-9174 POPE JOHN XXIII HIGH SCHOOL: WWW.POPEJOHN.ORG
973-729-6125
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE
BAPTISMS PARENTS MUST BE REGISTERED PARISHONERS AND ATTEND A
PREP CLASS BEFORE SCHEDULING BAPTISM. PREP SESSIONS HELD ON FIRST
TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:30PM. PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER.
MARRIAGE CONTACT THE PARISH ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE MUST BE
REGISTERED PARISHIONERS FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK ANY TIME FOR THE SERIOUSLY ILL.
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Mission Statement of Immaculate Conception Parish
We, the faith community of Immaculate Conception Parish in
Franklin, New Jersey, commit ourselves to share our gifts and love
to make the presence of God a reality in our lives by welcoming all
to worship and serving those who are in need.
Welcome to Immaculate Conception Parish The faith community of
Immaculate Conception welcomes all visitors, parishioners, family
and friends. We hope you find your visit warm and inviting as well
as spiritually nourishing. We will keep all of you in our prayers
and wish you God’s Blessings. New members may register by calling
the Parish Office. If you are moving out of the parish or change
your address, please notify the Parish Office.
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Please Note: No more than 45 people in the Church at any one
time, face covering REQUIRED.
COMMEMORATING ALL SOULS
The intentions requested with the All Souls envelopes and all
parishioners who have passed during the last year will be
remembered for the entire month of November, at all masses.
SATURDAY November 21 9:00 am
In Honor of the Presentation of the BVM reqby Dorothy Landtau
5:00 pm—Sunday Anticipated - Live Streamed People of the Parish
SUNDAY November 22 7:30 am
Stephen & Madeline Swiss reqby Family
9:30 am Carol Crowley reqby Ethel Alexander
11:30 am Lucy Jacobus reqby Mr. & Mrs. Brion Richards
MONDAY November 23 - St. Clement I, Bl. Miguel 7:00 pm Austin
Pro
Michael Elekes reqby Mom & Dad
TUESDAY November 24– St. Andrew Dung-Lac & 7:30 am
Companions
James Elekes, Jr. reqby Mom & Dad
WEDNESDAY November 25– St. Catherine of 7:30 am Alezandria
Catalina deCastro reqby Russell & Nillie Berczuk
THURSDAY November 19—Thanksgiving 9:00 am
Mary Tobias reqby Martin & Grace
FRIDAY November 27 7:30 am In Thanksgiving for all God’s
Blessings
SATURDAY November 28 9:00 am
For an end to COVID-19 5:00 pm—Sunday Anticipated - Live
Streamed People of the Parish
Next Week: November 29, 2020 7:30 am
George LaBance reqby Emily Bazelewich & Pat KIopilak
9:30 am Rob Olson reqby Matt & Elaine Morrow
11:30 am Paul Schreiber 17th Ann reqby Wife Michele
Schreiber
THANKSGIVING One act of thanksgiving, when things go wrong with
us, is worth a thousand thanks when things are agreeable to our
inclinations. —Saint John of Ávila
Mass and Memorial Donations - Please Contact The Rectory A Holy
Mass for the Deceased
♥ A Spiritual Bouquet Mass for the Living Ex: Requests for
healing, recovery or for God’s Blessing for
anniversaries, birthdays, or any other special occasion.
ENVELOPES FOR SCHOOL SUBSIDY AND
CHURCH MAINTENANCE Thank you for contributing to offset our
church maintenance and school subsidy obligations. As with a home,
there are always unexpected repairs in the Parish, in addition to
planned expenses. Thanks to your continued generosity, we have been
meeting our ever-increasing expenses. The ongoing need for
additional cleaning and sanitizing due to COVID-19 has resulted in
continued expenses for products such as hand sanitizer and
specialty cleaners Some major repairs around the grotto at the
front of the Church have been completed. The metal steps at the
rear of the Lyceum need replacement as soon as possible. Anything
you are able to give by using the green maintenance or yellow
school envelopes, located in the vestibule, is deeply appreciated.
Maintenance of the school building and modular units is the
responsibility of the Parish. The parish is expected to support
Reverend Brown School and Pope John XXIII Middle School. Thank You
again.
Weekly Contributions
Last Week’s Collection: $ 3,765 * * Includes Online Giving
2020-2021 Diocesan Assessment: $27,127 Collected to Date (Project
Faith): $ 2,144
During this time of uncertainty, THANK YOU for continuing to
support your parish. Please know that we are most appreciative for
all of your donations. We all know how difficult things are
financially for families. So, too, is it to run a parish, as
expenses continue to rise. The parish is dependent on income from
collections and Mass stipends. We are grateful for your continued
and increased generosity in support of our parish, especially
during the last few months. Please know that any donations
earmarked for a specific purpose, such as maintenance or payment of
oil bills, remain in the parish. We rely on the generosity of
parishioners to be able to meet both planned and unplanned
expenses. For whatever you are able to give, may God bless you; you
and your intentions are always in our prayers. Remember, God always
rewards a generous giver.
THE WEEK OF November 22 , 2020
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PARISH NOTES
Please check the Parish website www.iccfranklin.org for the
latest updates.
Public masses have resumed, but all other parish events and
meetings are suspended until
further notice. The Parish Office is staffed Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday from 10am to Noon. It is requested that visitors call
in advance, as office hours may change
& only one person at a time will be admitted. Messages are
checked periodically outside office
hours. Face coverings are required when in Church and in the
Parish Office. Thank you for observing
the regulations, which were mailed to active parishioners, are
available on the parish website and
some copies are in the vestibule. Please visit
https://www.youtube.com/channel/
UCSujdNoY6ckultGpBU9t0_A/ Where Fr. Bogie has recorded prayers,
novenas & Masses
The Saturday 5pm Mass is livestreamed each week.
Please be aware that our Church is a holy place and respect
those who wish to pray after Mass.
Those attending Mass should always dress respectfully,
especially those who may be called to
serve the faithful from the altar.
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A Few Gentle Reminders
Wearing of masks: The wearing of masks in Church is required.
Masks must be worn properly to be effective; that is, covering the
nose and mouth. Please do not remove masks or uncover your nose or
mouth when in Church. Please be considerate of others who wish to
worship, and are following regulations.
Cleaning of Pews: Thank you to those who have been willing to
help clean and disinfect pews after Masses. Some Masses have more
volunteers than others, so we are asking, if you are able, please
help. We don’t have the maintenance staff to complete this process.
We have sign up sheets in the vestibule, please check them on the
way in.
Ushers: We invite ushers and volunteers to help seat people in
appropriate groups and observe social distancing. Seating in the
sanctuary and in the choir loft is not being fully utilized. We do
not want to risk any health issues due to improper social
distancing.
THANK YOU!
The Annual Giving Program will be in effect through Sunday,
December 13
The Giving Program offers our parishioners an opportunity to
share the joy of Christmas through gift giving to those in need in
our community. Instead of a tree, the program is set up this year
with distancing
and safety measures in mind. For those who don’t wish to shop,
but would like
to participate, there will be a basket to accept donations of
gift cards.
We invite you to take a tag and purchase the item indicated.
Tape the tag on top of your WRAPPED gift and return it to Church no
later than Sunday,
December 13th, so gifts can be distributed in time for
Christmas. Thank you for your generosity.
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Sign Up for Christmas Masses A mailing went out this week to
registered parishioners with information about Advent and
Christmas. Please review the information carefully, as there are
several
changes from past years. Parishioners are being given the
opportunity to sign up for
Christmas Masses. Please return the form enclosed in the mailing
to the Parish Office as soon as possible. We
will keep you informed of space available through announcements
and notices in the bulletin and on the
parish website Thank you for your understanding during this
challenging
Advent and Christmas season..
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Immaculate Conception Cemetery Just as in life, we believe that
in death the human body deserves to be treated with respect and
dignity. The cemetery is an extension of the Church that ministers
to our grief as the Church ministers to our faith. Being buried in
the sacred grounds of a Catholic cemetery is an assertion of faith
for both the deceased and their loved ones. In keeping with the
Church’s tradition of respect for the body, remains and cremains
should receive proper burial, entombment or inurnment. Immaculate
Conception Cemetery is located on North Church Road. Contact the
Parish Office at 973-827-9575 or [email protected] to make an
appointment to obtain information about burial, entombment or
inurnment arrangements.
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The Pope’s Prayer Intention for November: Universal Prayer
Intention—Artificial Intelligence We pray that the progress of
robotics and artificial intelligence may always serve
humankind.
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TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I will rescue my scattered
sheep (Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — As in
Adam all die, so too in Christ all shall be brought to life (1
Corinthians 15:20-26, 28). Gospel — Whatever you did to the least
ones, you did to me (Matthew 25:31-46). The English translation of
the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All
rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab,
5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv
18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving
Day (suggested): Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk
17:11-19 Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a; Lk 21:29-33
Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17,
19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the Universe Monday: Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary
Time; St. Clement I; St. Columban; Bl. Miguel Agustín Pro Tuesday:
St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions Wednesday: St. Catherine of
Alexandria Thursday: Thanksgiving Day Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary
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2020 Diocesan Ministries Appeal “Love Thy Neighbor” This time of
year, as we plan to celebrate Thanksgiving, our thoughts and
prayers will be for all those who passed away from the coronavirus
and the many families impacted. It will be for those on the
frontlines of COVID-19 who selflessly care for so many. It will be
for all who may be hurting in some way. In our own diocese, tens of
thousands of your neighbors in profound need seek our the services
of our Catholic Charities and, with help from the Diocesan
Ministries Appeal, they find an open door and a compassionate
response. Please make a pledge to our Appeal today! For your
convenience, you can make an online gift or pledge at
www.2020appeal.org.
Senior Moment - “Happy New-Giving”
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s will be different for
2020, with some celebration choices that would never have been
imagined just a year ago! The uplifting wisdom in the phrase “If
you can’t do it all, do what you can” resonates true for these
times. Where current parameters could suggest limitations, with
ingenuity, the essence of many seasonal delights may be as present
as ever. As socializing might be more virtual or phone-centered,
those methods need not diminish the abundant warmth and humor of
loving exchange. Annually, we have the predictable anticipation of
the Giving Tree on our altar. Alternate modes of gifting this year
may increasingly source online or surrogate shopping, crafting,
gift card purchases, and baking. Though we may be preparing for the
holidays exclusively from home, the breadth of creative lessons
from our Senior life experience can bring inspired meaning to our
gifting this year! The bequeathing of the benefits of prayer is not
to be overlooked. Who is not delighted with a bouquet of flowers?
Remember the lovely, (almost 100 year old’, I read!) tradition of
the “Spiritual Bouquet”? With just a bit of planning, this
individually tailored designation of good works for another’s grace
may easily be accomplished over these coming weeks. It can be one
of the most beautiful assemblages for giving. Though it may be some
years since we have prepared one, many of us Seniors vividly recall
the “Spiritual Bouquet’s” pledging of specific devotions. Its
composition can include decades of the Rosary, virtual or in-person
attendance at Mass, Communions, visits to the Blessed Sacrament for
those who can, meditation, personalized prayers, recitation of
Novenas or Litanies, praying of the Stations of the Cross, the
giving of alms, the accomplishing of charitable deeds, and more! -
each of the above, in any number or combination. A descriptive note
or card can announce the specific acts already performed or
promised on behalf of the recipient of its graces. (There are
wonderful descriptions online.) It is not surprising that the “Hail
Mary” is so often a beautiful, prominent part of the Bouquet; our
thoughtful saying, for another, of the venerable Annunciation and
Visitation words within the first half of the prayer inevitably
opens, for ourselves, passage into the emerging joys of this 2020
Christmas Season. Let’s imagine our stained glass Immaculate
Conception altar medallion and thoughtfully pray Our Lady’s prayer
together ~ at this very moment!
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In the Military: LCpl. Ian Cunningham 1st Lt. Kevin Good Kaitlyn
Dembowski
Welcome! Every member should be registered in the
Parish, become active, financially support Immaculate
Conception, and be known to Fr. Bogie. Letters of
testimony for godparents and sponsors will not be given unless
one is registered in the parish and children in the
family are receiving religious education. When moving, please
notify the parish office.
Bring your friend or someone dear to you to church… our parish
community welcomes their presence
DAILY MISSAL
Please use daily missals Monday - Friday located on table by
the
Baptismal Font. After Mass, if you would be so kind, return
Missals
back where you found them.
MEMORIAL DONATIONS FOR SANCTUARY LAMP, SANCTUARY FLOWERS AND
ALTAR BREAD & WINE
PLEASE CONTACT THE RECTORY
SANCTUARY LAMP, a reminder of the Divine Presence in the
Eucharist,may be donated in memory of loved ones SANCTUARY FLOWERS,
are a beautiful way to remember a loved one or commemorate a
special intention. ALTAR BREAD & WINE, consecrated at each
liturgy, may be donated in memory of a loved one or for a special
intention.
Please consider a future gift of money, stock, real estate or
other valuables to Immaculate Conception by remembering our parish
in your will. Call the Rectory office for more information
Giving Thanks When You Shop Please be sure to thank the generous
advertisers in our bulletin. Through their participation, our
parish receives our weekly bulletin free of charge. Please cut out
the thank you and present it the next time you patronize one of our
fine advertisers.
Prayers for those who are currently sick, in the hospital or
undergoing surgery, or who have recently died are included in the
General Intercessions offered at every weekend Mass. These names
are usually included once unless the person is seriously ill for a
number of weeks. After three weeks the name will be placed in the
Bulletin and will still be prayed for at Mass, but
referred to as “those listed in the bulletin”. Dot Priestner,
Jim Priestner, John Priestner, Leonard Riccardi, Marie Sohayda,
Eileen Storms, Mike Tatka, Barbara Yarusinsky Please notify us when
you have recovered from your illness. Hospitals are bound by
privacy laws and can not release the names of their patients. It is
up to a family member to let us know if a parishioner is
hospitalized or homebound. If you have loved ones to add to the
sick or military lists,
please contact the Parish Office ([email protected] or
973-827-9575).
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO PRIVACY REGULATIONS, ONLY FAMILY MEMBERS
MAY
REQUEST NAMES TO BE LISTED. Prayers for the Sick
Names included in the weekly Prayers of the Faithful are those
who are currently hospitalized, undergoing
surgery or who have recently died.
The parish office should be notified by an immediate family
member to include names in Prayers of the Faithful, and
when names should be removed from the list of the sick.
PARISH MINISTRIES CONTACT LIST Religious Education &
Christine Benson 973-827-9501 Youth Protection/ Safe Environment
Cooordinator Eucharistic Ministers Christine Muller 973-827-9575
Lectors Kim Vieira 973-545-2276 Music Director Malden Comanda
973-827-9575 Ushers Ron Hoffman 973-827-0585 Hospitality
George&Katie Drossel 973-903-7735 Children’s Liturgy Barbara
DeRenzo 973-209-4381 Grief Support Ministry Frank Elmo 973-827-4396
Evangelization Frank Elmo 973-827-4396 Altar Servers Kim Vieira
973-545-2276 Homebound Ministry Fr. Bogie 973-827-9575 Legion of
Mary Brunilda Gillespie 908-619-0128 Bible Sharing Fr. Bogie
973-827-9575 Prayer Shawl Ministry Shirley Riccardi 973-827-9058
Toni Dionisio 973-827-9575 Praise & Worship Ministry Fr. Bogie
973-827-9575 The parish community of Immaculate Conception has an
active, living liturgical life. Through the talents and skills of
all those involved in various liturgical ministries, our
experiences of worship provide prayerful and meaningful signs of
God’s presence. If you are interested in becoming a part of a
Ministry at Immaculate Conception, please contact Fr. Bogie at the
Rectory Office.
Thank you for advertising in the Immaculate Conception
Church
Bulletin. I am patronizing your business because of it.
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