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THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 7
VIGIL 5PM TESSIE C. PODESFINSKI.Raymond & Joan
Podesfinski MARGE & PETER FRANCO/Family SUNDAY Is 60:1-6;
Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 8:00 ANNE HANUS/Leonard & Virginia
Berdy WILLIAM HARKEY/Eileen & Joseph Smith 10:30 LIVING AND
DECEASED PARISHIONERS 12:00 KATHLEEN BELL/The Vassallo Family EMILY
ROMANO/The Peterson Family 7PM MARGARET J. BAER/Joseph Urbanczyk
LOUIS NAPODANO/Youth Ministry
MONDAY – 1/8/18 – The Baptism of The Lord Is 55:1-11 or 1 Jn
5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11 8:00 ROBERT BOGOSION, SR./Toni Bozzo
TUESDAY – 1/9/18 1 Sm 1:9-20; Mk 1:21-28 8:00 CLAUDIA
DOMINICK/Toni Bozzo
WEDNESDAY – 1/10/18 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Mk 1:29-39 8:00 PHILIP
CARAMICO/Toni Bozzo
THURSDAY – 1/11/18 1 Sm 4:1-11; Mk 1:40-45 8:00 CONCETTA
DOMENICO/Fr. Dan & The IHM
Parish Family
FRIDAY – 1/12/18 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Mk 2:1-12 8:00 INTENTIONS
OF RITA WEINER/Friends
SATURDAY – 1/13/18 - St. Hilary, Bishop & Doctor of the
Church, BVM 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1; Mk 2:13-17 9:00 AIDA
PADILLA/Dr. Barbier & Staff ROSA GONZALEZ/Dr. Barbier &
Staff VIGIL 5PM DOREEN CORCORAN/Pat & Frank DeLorenzo JIM
LACAVA/The LaForge Family SUNDAY 1/14/18 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary
Time 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 8:00
WILLIAM HARKEY/Elvie LaBarre & The Havill
Family 10:30 VICTORIA MUSIAL/Adam Verchinski KATHERINE
SCHWEIGHARDT/Helen & Frank
Herezig 12:00 LIVING AND DECEASED PARISHIONERS 7PM MARGARET J.
BAER/Joseph Urbanczyk JOHN DUNNE/Mr. & Mrs. G. Tyrrel
PRAY THE ROSARY WITH US Please join us to pray the rosary every
morning after daily mass and every Monday night at 8 P.M. where a
small group gathers at the church to recite the Rosary. JOIN US! It
takes less than ½ hour and is a wonderful way to end the day.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP For our parish to have accurate records,
please notify the parish office when there are changes in your
address or phone number. Please let us know if you are moving away
and will no longer be members of our parish community. All adult
Catholics should be registered in a parish. Young adults of working
age should register independently of their parents. For IHM to
testify for you to be a Baptismal godparent, a confirmation sponsor
or witness to a Catholic marriage it is necessary that you be a
registered member of our parish. For additional information about
this process please call the parish office @ (973)694-3400.
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Sunday, January 7: 9:00 -10:15am - Rel.
Education - MR/School 1:00 -3:00pm - YM - Kilroy 5:00 -6:30pm -
Confirmation - CH Monday, January 8 7:00 -8:00pm - Rel. Education -
MR/School 8:00pm - No Novena - CH 8:00 -10:00pm - K of C - MR
Tuesday, January 9 4:00 -5:00pm - Rel. Education - MR/School
7:00pm - Baptism Prep - IHMMC 7:00pm -9:00p YM - Kilroy 8:00pm - K
of C - MR Wednesday, January 10 9:45am -Prayer Group - MR 12:00
-1:00pm - Zumba - MR 6:00 -9:30pm - Special Olympics - Gym
Thursday, January 11 10:00 -12:00pm - Adult Ed - Kilroy 7:30
-9:00pm - B.S. #192 - MR Choir - CH Friday, January 12 7:00 -9:00pm
- JR High - MC 7:00 -8:00pm - Cubs #192 - MR Saturday, January 13
11:00 -2:00pm - K of C - Gym 2:00 -5:00pm - Liam F(Project)- MR
4:00pm - Confessions - CH 8:00pm - AA - MR
INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SANCTUARY LAMP
EDMUND HEGEWALD/Dan & Mary Kay Galvin
EUCHARISTIC BREAD & WINE BILL HARKEY/K. Coyne
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THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING!
This particular year we are gifted. In my childhood this Feast
of the Epiphany, the revelation of the presence of the Christ in
our world, was always celebrated on January 6th. Then, the Church
changed the time of the Feasts
celebration and, as usual, caused havoc in the minds and hearts
of many, many cultures! Oh, I know the reason for the change. This
is too great a feast to slip through our fingers and minds as it
may be remembered on a lovely week day of the year. Too many people
will never hear Matthew’s Gospel account of the Magi who travels
from distant lands to fall in worship before an infant child
nestled in the arms of his mother in a house in the provincial
village of Nazareth in Judea. It is far too important of a Gospel
to be lost in the hustle and bustle of our time and culture. Too
great a lesson of the hope of the Child of Bethlehem that we truly
become a Church Community of many cultures, languages, customs and
traditions as reflected in these travels from distant lands who saw
in the infant Jesus not simply the “King of the Jews” but the hope
for all people. Yes I know the reason . . . but . . . For many
cultures this feast of the Epiphany actually eclipsed Christmas! In
some parts of the world this was Christmas! Celebrated with great
pomp and solemnity the revelation of the Light of the World, made
visible by the Star that moved through the heavens and brought
Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar to that house of Joseph, Mary and
their Child trumped the feast of Bethlehem! They knew they needed
that message. Remember that the early Church was a polyglot of
Greeks, Romans, North Africans, Syrians, Jews, Egyptians and an
assortment of many others, bound together by faith in that Light of
the World born to guide us to the Light. And that is why the date
of this feast was changed . . . because the reality of Church
certainly hasn’t. We are still a polyglot of cultures, languages,
races, sexual orientations, older and younger . . . all Church.
People bound together by faith in the Child born that is the real
Light of the World. And then there are those gifts! Now, as you may
know, in many cultures, this day of Epiphany is the real day of
gift giving. Usually not toys, electronics, clothing or such, but
rather sweets and fruits. Oranges often top the gift list. I know
these don’t have the dazzle of gold, frankincense or Myrrh, the
splashy gifts of the Magi. Yet, in their simplicity and their
sweetness they do remind us of the real gifts of this continued
Christmas Feast. I always try to remind myself that Christmas gifts
have nothing to do with ribbons and bows, nor come from any brink
or mortar story or ordered on line, but rather come from the heart
of the giver. Christ’s gift to us is his love . . . the Real Gifts
of the Magi are their faith . . . the best gift we can give each
other is both! The gift of our love of Christ shared by our love of
others . . . our faith in Christ lived out in trust of others! So I
am glad in the wisdom of the Church the date was changed. It’s
still a bit confusing because in my family Epiphany was the day the
tree came down! Now is it on the 6th of January or on the Sunday
following the Feast of the Holy Family? Oh well . . . that one in
my mind may never be solved! This year at least we start Epiphany
on the 6th of January so have a blessed “Little Christmas” as
Epiphany is often called and share those gifts!
With Blessings and Love,
Fr. Dan
WELCOME You enter this Church… not as a stranger, but as a guest
of God. God is your heavenly Father. Come, then, with joy in your
heart and thanks on your lips into God’s presence, offering God
your love and service. Be grateful to the strong and the loyal ones
who, in the name of Jesus Christ, built this place of worship and
to all who have beautified it and hallowed it with their prayers
and praise. Ask God’s blessing on those who love this house of
faith as the inspiration of their labor, rejoicing in the power of
the Holy Spirit, and may that blessing rest on you, both on your
going out and your coming in.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION To meet the needs of our parish family and
to proclaim the Gospel of Christ Jesus: Budget requirements:
$13,000 each WEEK
- To offer our young people Youth Ministry experiences - To
offer our children a faith-filled program
of learning about Jesus and the Gospel - To worship with faith
and grace at our Sunday Eucharist - To reach out to God’s people in
need have support and care.
Please remember the needs of our parish ministry in making your
weekly offering. Thank you for all you do to enable the Gospel to
touch the lives of God’s people. $10,979.75
A SAFE ENVIRONMENT “If any person may have been abused by any
priest, they should immediately contact their local County
Prosecutor’s Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance
Coordinator: Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You may also be in
touch with either of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Msgr.
James T. Mahoney, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia,
973-777-8818 Ext. 205 or Sister Mary Edward Spohrer, S.C.C.,
Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 Ext. 248. The
entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in Response to
Complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on the diocesan Web site:
www.patersondiocese.org”.
PRAY FOR THE SICK Please remember the sick and homebound of our
parish family in your prayers during the week: Katherine Ryan, Bob
Ryan, Stan Bednarczyck, Kurt Spinner.
“IT IS A HOLY AND WHOLESOME THING TO PRAY FOR THE DEAD”
Please pray for the souls of the departed members of our parish
family.
FAMILIES GROWING IN FAITH GOSPEL LEARNING: January 7
Matthew 2:1-12 The magi in today’s gospel were led to Jesus by a
star. Who are the stars your children
follow? Don’t let it be the tabloid stars.Resolve in this New
Year to be the guiding star in the life of your children. Reprinted
with permission from: A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar
http://www.patersondiocese.org
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NEW DIMENSIONS A Publication of the Sisters of Charity of
Saint Elizabeth The Fall 2017 issue is available in the
vestibule. The focus is on how “Our Mission Continues …”
50th Anniversary of Camp Fatima 60th Anniversary of DePaul
Student Volunteer from the Academy of St. Elizabeth, St.
Vincent’s Academy and DePaul
Joyful Parish Life Ministers (you will find Sister Maureen on
page 13) and so much more to read about as we live into the
future.
For additional information you are welcome to go to our website:
www.scnj.org.
FOOD CERTIFICATES Our parish family is grateful to all who have
purchased the certificates for Market Basket, ShopRite, Food Town,
Corrado’s or Stop & Shop. Our parish gets 5% of that! Thank you
for your
continuing generosity.
MUSIC BOOKS DONATION FOR THE NEW LITURGY MUSIC BOOKS. Forms are
available in the vestibule of the church. Please fill out the form
with your offering ($20 is the usual donation).
SAVE THE DATE Women's Cornerstone Retreat
March 2-3, 2108 @ at Our Lady of Consolation Church 1799 Hamburg
Tpke, Wayne, NJ
CLEANING UP AFTER CHRISTMAS!
We are in need of many volunteers to help Fr. Dan take down
Christmas, clean the church and redecorate for Ordinary Time. This
is a big job and many helping hands are appreciated! This will be
done on January 10th after 8am
Mass. Please call the rectory @973-694-3400 if you are available
to help. Thank you.
WELCOMING THE LITTLE ONES Christian Initiation into the Roman
Catholic Church is a parish event, not a private affair. The
sacrament of Baptism should be experienced, understood and
celebrated as a process within the faith community. As Christian
parents YOU are the most important persons in
nurturing the faith life of your child. Baptism Prep Sessions
for parents who are preparing to have their child baptized into the
Faith Community are held at 7PM in the SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER. The
next session is Tuesday, January 9th. Baby doesn’t have to be born
– as long as you are a parishioner, you can sign up at any point
during pregnancy, just call the rectory at 973-694-3400.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Marcello Monte: Coordinator of
Religious Education
[email protected] January 6/7
Religious Education Schedule: Grades K-3 will have class on
January 7th. There is no class on Sunday, January 14th in
observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. Grades 4-8
will have class on January 8th and January 9th. There is no class
on Monday, January 15th. There is a scheduled class for Tuesday,
January 16th. Progress Reports: Progress reports marking the first
half of the religious education school year will be sent home with
the students during the week of January 21st. Parents are to sign
and return progress reports to their child’s catechists for the
following scheduled class. Second Grade IHM and Religious Education
Parent Meeting: Reconciliation Parent Meetings are scheduled for
all second grade parents on Saturday, January 20th from 10:15
AM-11:15 AM OR Sunday, January 21st from 11:45 AM-12:45 PM. At
least one parent is required to attend only ONE of the scheduled
dates. Grades 1 and 2 Sign-In: Sign in binders for both 1st grade
and 2nd grade children will be located at the rear of the church
every weekend. Please make sure that your child signs in at the end
of Mass. And when has Mass ended? Not before the announcements Not
before the Final Blessing Not before we are sent forth and the
Priest processes out
of the Church.
SPONSOR REQUIREMENTS All requests for sponsor certificates must
be directed to Fr. Dan. Individuals must be registered and
practicing members of this parish, at least 16 years of age, and
have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and
Confirmation. If married, the marriage must have been accepted by
the Catholic Church.
A NEW YEAR OF LIVING/A NEW YEAR OF BLESSING
ARE YOU BEING CALLED? Our parish family will be forming new
Communion Ministers and Lectors during the month of January. Please
pray about your call to ministry … living out your Baptismal
vocation in a new and most uplifting way! Communion Ministers
formation will be on Saturday, January 20th @ 3pm. Lector’s
formation will be on Sunday, January 21 @ 9:30am. Both gatherings
will be in church. If you have any questions please call Sister
Maureen @ 973-694-3400.
A LITTLE HELP IS NEEDED! We are in need of people to help sell
Scrip Cards at our Sunday Masses particularly the 12 noon Mass.
Please find time to help your parish in a great way. Please see or
call Fr Dan at the Rectory @ 973-694-3400. Thank you!
http://www.scnj.orgmailto:[email protected]
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YOUTH MINISTRIES Visit us at
www.ihmwaynenj.org/youth-ministry.
Cathy Conlee, Confirmation Coordinator & Jr High Youth
Ministry (grade 7/8): [email protected]
Mike Forde, High School Youth Ministry: [email protected]
CONFIRMATION PROCESS:
Faith Sharing Session III will be held on January 7th from 5-7pm
in the school building.
WINTER Right to Life ASSEMBLY for all candidates is Sunday,
January 28 from 5-6:30pm in the Church.
Winter Service Projects have been posted to our website.
7th& 8th GRADE JR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY: The next gathering is
our Pajama Party/Movie Nighton January 13th from 7-9:30pm. The
movie is chosen by those who attend! All 7th and 8th graders are
welcome… bring a friend! HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY:
High School Youth Ministry (grades 9-12) will be having a
Christmas party on December 19th. The ministry house will be filled
with fun and cheer as we continue the Youth Ministry Christmas
traditions of years past! The next Youth Ministry night after that
will be January 9. Contact Mike Forde for more information.
SOMETHING SPECIAL Sometimes we would like to do something
special either in memory of a loved one or for a special occasion
or simply to say “Thank You”. One way we do that is through Mass
Intentions. However, it isn’t always possible to get the day or
date we would like. With this in mind, we would like to give you
the opportunity to either donate the Bread and Wine we use at all
the liturgies for a week or to light the Sanctuary Lamp in
someone’s memory for a week. The donation is $10. We have a card
for you, either as a reminder or to present to a family. If you
would like to make this donation you can stop by the rectory, just
as you would to reserve a mass. Just a reminder, we will accept
only one donation for bread and wine and one donation for the
sanctuary lamp per week. We will also announce these intentions in
the bulletin.
YOUR PARISH NEEDS YOUR GIFTS OF MINISTRY
Please consider ministering in our parish as a Lector or
Communion Minister. We are in need of your gifts and talents so the
presence of Christ in Word and Sacrament can be experienced …Please
call the rectory at 973-694-3400.
The Pre-K enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season, as they learned
about the baby Jesus and the true meaning of the season. The
children loved the lighting of the Advent candles each week and the
surprise of opening the boxes on our Advent calendar each day. They
then lifted their voices in celebration on December 18 at a special
Christmas concert and party. Parents and families were all invited
to share in the celebration as the children sang some of their
favorite Christmas carols. Afterwards, the children enjoyed a
surprise visit from St. Nick himself, who came bringing special
gifts for all. The Pre-K wishes everyone a Healthy and Happy
2018!
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY OPEN HOUSE DATES
Immaculate Heart of Mary School will hold an Open House for
grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8 on Sunday January 28th from 1 to
2:30 PM. On Monday and Tuesday, January 29th and 30th there will be
an opportunity to tour the building and sit in on the classes. The
family
atmosphere enables each child to reach their own potential and
strive to exceed it. Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a National
Blue Ribbon School and Star School of the Diocese of Paterson. We
are proud of our staff of New Jersey certified educators. Each
classroom is equipped with a SMART board. Differentiated
instruction to meets the needs of all students and surpass their
potential is the basis of our learning process. Here at Immaculate
Heart of Mary School we strive to create a community of faith,
knowledge and service in an environment most conducive to learning.
We are thankful for the support of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
and most especially to Father Dan for his undying dedication and
support of our ministry. Our parents work tirelessly to help us
build the kingdom of God in our faith filled educational
atmosphere. On Sunday, January 28th we will have a Wax Museum in
our gym. Children in the 5th grade will represent characters from
the past and come to life with the press of a button. Don’t miss
out on this wonderful opportunity to see how our children are
learning in varied settings. This is a wonderful opportunity for
all to meet our staff, tour our facility and see first-hand all we
have to offer. All are welcome.
LITURGICAL ASSIGNMENTS JANUARY 12/13
TIME LECTOR MINISTERS OF COMMUNION ALTAR SERVERS
5PM K. Murray M. Kealy, J. Falcone, J. McNiff M. Ginart, S.
Huerta 8AM F. Covello M. Voinov, E. LaBarre, A. Kluck A. Sullivan,
G. Sullivan 10:30AM M. Machado H. Hammer, L. Ortega, K. & H.
Grebe, J. Yancy Mt. Cassanova, V. Galan
12PM R. Heckelmann S. Lennon, J. Esser, C. Mesce O. Tagliaferri,
A Puentes 7PM A. Skrzynski M. Funge, Deacon Dan, G. VanSchaften N.
Apa, A. Derstine
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