Church Bulletin Week of June 1, 2008
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.
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Mission Statement of Immaculate Conception Parish
We, the faith community of Immaculate Conception Church of Franklin, New Jersey, under the safety of and with special devotion to Our Mother Mary, and empowered by our Baptism, commit ourselves to live the gospel message. Guided by the Holy Spirit we strive to share our gifts, our love and our faith to make the presence of God a reality in our lives and in our community by:
+Faithfully celebrating the sacraments
+Working for peace and justice
+Serving all who are in need
+Sharing the faith with our children
+Reaching out to all and welcoming all
Thus fostering an ever-increasing circle of faith in God, hope of eternal salvation and love and respect of all of God's creations.
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Parish Ministries Contact List
Coordinator of Ministries, Deacon Jerome Schenker: 973-702-1014
Grief Support, Charlene Castello: 973-827-9575 and Nadine Allen: 973-827-9575
Religious Education, Nadine Allen: 973-827-9501
Eucharistic Ministers, Christine Muller: 973-827-9575
Lectors, Charlotte Vnuk: 973-827-6277
Music Director,Rosanne Huttman: 973-827-9575
Altar Servers, Barbara Morano:973-868-4523
Ushers,Henry Zarzycki:973-827-3228
Homebound Ministry, Janice Fitzsimmons: 973-827-9575
Hospitality,Marianne Cammarano: 973-827-9575
Children's Liturgy, Cynthia Hanenberg: 973-827-9575
Marriage Ministry,Tony & Sue Quartarolo: 973-827-9575
Liturgy Committee, Eileen & Mike Morgan: 973-827-9606
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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
In many parish churches, more rarely in monastery churches and cathedrals, the tabernacle with the Blessed Sacrament is visible from a doorway or aisle in the church. Normally, a person is to give the proper sign of reverence, a genuflection, when passing in proximity to the tabernacle. The word “genuflect” comes from Latin roots meaning bending (or flexing) the knee. A common-sense exception to the rule is for a sacristan who is taking care of the church and can't be genuflecting every thirty seconds during a vacuum run. Also excepted are persons in procession entrusted with important symbols of the Lord's presence. So, a cross bearer or a minister carrying the Gospel book, or ministers on their way to their Communion stations do not genuflect. For everyone else, the usual sign of reverence for the Lord's presence in the Blessed Sacrament is to genuflect on the right knee.
The oldest form of reverence during prayer in our tradition is standing; kneeling or genuflecting is a sign borrowed from old civic practice. The posture of kneeling, even on one knee, is a sign of submission. Servants would take this position before their masters in the ancient world. It said: I'm not running away, I'm yours, I'm here for you. This is what your genuflection says when you enter a Catholic church where the place of reservation of the Blessed Sacrament is visible to you: I'm yours.
—Rev. James Field, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
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Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for June
General: That Christians may cultivate a deep and personal friendship with Christ so they are able to communicate the strength of His love to those they encounter.
Mission: That the International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec Canada, may lead to ever deeper understanding of the Eucharist, the heart of the Church and source of evangelization.
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Offertory Gifts
When the Mass intention is for your loved one or a friend, and you would like to bring up the gifts of bread and wine, please advise one of the ushers before Mass.
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June Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The month of June is dedicated to The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jesus knew and loved us each and all during His life, His agony and His Passion, and gave Himself up for each one of us: "The Son of God . . . loved me and gave Himself for me." He has loved us all with a human heart. For this reason, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, pierced by our sins and for our salvation, "is quite rightly considered the chief sign and symbol of that. . . love with which the divine Redeemer continually loves the eternal Father and all human beings" without exception. " CCC478
"The Heart: The heart is the symbol for true love, charity, understanding, and piety; for happiness and joy as well as sorrow. The emblem for devotions to the Sacred Heart is a flaming heart, surmounted by a Cross and enclosed in the Crown of Thorns. As an attribute, the flaming heart generally suggests religious fervor, the pierced heart contrition and repentance."
Taken from A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art
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Grief Support Group
On the first Wednesday of each month Immaculate Conception Parish offers an ongoing Grief Support Group. If you or someone you know has suffered a loss, please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, June 4th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Ministry House. We all have such busy lives. Sometimes it is overwhelming. Take time and find the silence. For in the silence, you will hear His voice. “Be still and know that I am God.”
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Marriage Encounter for Military Families
Are you getting ready to deploy? Is your family trying to reconnect after deployment? Worldwide Marriage Encounter offers tools of communication that have kept many military marriages strong and happy through out the ups and downs of military service.
Call 1-800-499-6552 for more information.
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Apartments for the Elderly and Handicapped
located at 75 Catlin Road, Franklin, NJ
is accepting applications to add to its existing waiting list:
1. · Must be 62 years or older
2. · One bedroom and studio units,
3. · Certain units designed for mobility impaired.
4. · Subsidized by US Housing and Urban Development
Call 973-209-2808 for an application.
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Don Bosco Prep Sports Camp
Ramsey, NJ
Football - Basketball - Baseball - Lacrosse
Applications are being accepted for this summer.
Call 201-327-8003 for more information.
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12th Catholic Tent Revival
Good News International
June 22-24, St. Veronica Church Howell, NJ
Praise and Worship
Inspirational Speakers
Music and Food!
Call 1-200-430-0586 or visit www.goodnewsinternational.net
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Donations:
Sacrificial giving nurtures the spirit of the giver and helps to build a better world.
Thank you for your support and generosity.
Last Sunday's Collection: $5,024.00
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Position Available - Full Time Driver Needed
Sussex County Meals on Wheels Program
Rewarding but hard work, clean driving license
required. Please contact Linda or Kathy at
973-209--123 or FAX resume to 973-209-2756.
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Women's Retreat
Sacred Heart Center will be hosting a Women's Retreat on June 6-8, 2008. For those who wish, you may participate on Saturday only from 9am-6pm. For more information contact Sr. Nivia at 973-383-2620.
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Need A Ride? Call-Sussex County Assisted Transportation
Escort services for older adults (60+) are available for medical appointments and food shopping. Shopping for those who are homebound is also available. Appointments can be made in advance…Call 973-209-0123.
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CAR WASH
June 7th - 10am to 2pm
St. Jude's Parking Lot - Hamburg, NJ
Sponsored by the National Junior Honor Society of Immaculate Conception Regional School. Proceeds will benefit St. Jude's building expansion fund.
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A Family Perspective
Today's gospel is Jesus' “Walk the Talk” speech challenging us to be who we profess to be. Build your family on fidelity; to God, your family and self. Then you will have foundation to withstand the “rains, floods, and winds” of life. Bud Ozar
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Volunteers Needed
Compassionate Care Hospice needs volunteers to make supportive visits, offer emotional support and companionship. Volunteers can also assist with errands and help by doing administrative tasks in the office. Volunteer training is provided. Call 973-402-4712.
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What is Ordinary Time?
The rhythm of the liturgical seasons reflects the rhythm of life — with its celebrations of anniversaries and its seasons of quiet growth and maturing. Ordinary Time, meaning ordered or numbered time, is celebrated in two segments: from the Monday following the Baptism of Our Lord up to Ash Wednesday; and from Pentecost Monday to the First Sunday of Advent. This makes it the largest season of the Liturgical Year. In vestments usually green, the color of hope and growth, the Church counts the thirty-three or thirty-four Sundays of Ordinary Time, inviting her children to meditate upon the whole mystery of Christ...His life, miracles and teachings – in the light of His Resurrection. Taken from Catholic Culture Workshop: www.catholicculture.org
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A Catholic Education at Immaculate Conception Regional School
+Programs for all 4 & 5 Year Olds
+Full and Part Time Preschool
+Full Day Kindergarten
+Education in a safe, caring and spiritual setting.
+Extended Care available for working parents
Most competitive rates in Sussex County
Call 973-827-3777 or visit www.ICRSCHOOL.com
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Mass Intentions:
Mass Intentions are a wonderful way to remember a deceased loved one, celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or for any special intention you may have.
There are two types of Mass Intentions:
+Holy Mass for the Deceased and
+Spiritual Bouquet for the Living
A Holy Mass for the Deceased request is made in memory of a deceased parent, relative, friend, parishioner or loved one. It can commemorate any occasion such as birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
A Spiritual Bouquet request can be made for any reason or special request of remembrance such as God's blessing, thanksgiving, healing, prayer, etc.
A customary donation is $10 and Mass Cards can be obtained by calling 973-827-9575 or visiting the Rectory during Office Hours Monday - Friday, 9-5pm.
Time of Prayer for Peace…
Wednesdays 7-8 pm
June 11, July 9, August 13
Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse Chapel
Located on the Caldwell College Campus
“Grounded in the contemplation of God, of justice, and the sacredness of the earth.”
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CASA Golf Outing - June 17th
Wild Turkey Golf Club
The proceeds from the golf outing will benefit abused and neglected children and the work of the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties.
Call 973-656-4330 for more information.
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Looking Forward to a Spiritual Get-Away?
· Join Bishop Serratelli on a diocesan pilgrimage to the Shrines of France and Lourdes, July 9-16. Call 201-825-3725 or E-mail: greatexinc@verizon.net
· Religious Pilgrimage in Assisi, Italy, July 5-15 This pilgrimage is sponsored by the Assisi Music Festival. Join Msgr. Paul Bochicchio, Pastor of Holy Family Church, Nutley, NJ. with special Masses at The Basilica of St. Francis and the Vatican. For more information call Gregory Scime 908-277-1145
· Pilgrimage to Italy and the Vatican, October 15-23, sponsored by Fr. Michael J. Sullivan of St. Patrick's Cathedral, e-mail: Vincent2275@hotmail.com
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Lay Ministry Leadership Formation Endowment applications are available. The funding comes from the Prepare the Way Campaign by the people of our diocese. Lay leaders are eligible to apply for grants to attend courses leading to a certificate or degree in lay ministry. Deadline for the Fall of 2008 semester is June 30th. Please contact Ivannia at 973-777-8818.
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Head Start
Head Start is a no cost early childhood program for income eligible families with children 3-5 years old. Breakfast and lunch are provided and half and full day classes are available. Applications for the 2008/2009 program year are now being accepted.
Call 973-875-8565 for more information.
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Are you tired of the same routine?
Franklin Senior Center
Need a change of pace?
GOOD TIMES, GOOD FOOD,
GOOD FRIENDS
The Lunch Bunch Senior (60+) Activity Center
in Franklin offers a hot lunch and fun activity. Transportation can be arranged by the Sussex Country Transit System at 973-579-0480, M-F.
Reservations should be made a day ahead by 11am.
Call 973-827-2973.
Suggested donation of $2 for lunch and the daily activity.
All are welcome. Bring a friend and make NEW friends!
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Prayer Requests
Please remember to pray for our parishioners and friends.
In Nursing Homes: Ceil Williams, Pauline Trofimuk and Ethel Segarra
At Home: Maria Woppel, Diane Sidoli, Robert Zeuner, Evelyn Caljean, Danielle Dionisio, Thomas Dionisio, Jr., Steven “Itchy” Novak, Flo Yurchak, Mary Carmody, Harold & May Dickey, Debbie Yodice, JoAnn Ritz and Lisa Stine.
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In the Military: Jamison Micke, Stephen Saski, Jr., Christopher Faber, SFC Morgan McHose, LCPL William Mathes, LCPL Ernest Mathes, Karen Hassler, Tom Oroho, Maj. Stephen McKenzie, Ryan Halkirt, Joseph Trainor, Shannon Barr and CPL Matt Lindquist.
Please notify us when you have recovered from your illness. Hospitals are now bound by privacy laws and can no longer release the names of their patients. It is up to a family member to let us know if a parishioner is hospitalized or homebound. Thank you.
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Invitation to Ministry
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 workshop provide prayerful and meaningful signs of God's presence. If you are interested in becoming part of a Ministry at Immaculate Conception please contact Fr. Bogie at the Rectory Office or Deacon Jerry.
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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
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LISTENING TO CHRIST'S WORDS
One definition of spirituality might be "an inner set of values by which we relate to an outer set of realities." In that sense, everyone has spirituality because everyone has a set of values by which they live, whatever those values may be. For Christians, our values are found in the words of Christ.
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INSIDE THE READINGS
Today's Gospel provides a fitting conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount. Every person must do the will of the Father, which is found in Jesus' teachings. Jesus says that "the one who does the will of my Father in heaven" (Matthew 7:21) will enter the kingdom. But he also insists that every Christian must listen to and act on his teachings (7:24). In today's first reading Yahweh expects that same compliance from the Israelites. "Be careful to observe all the statutes and decrees that I set before you today" (Deuteronomy 11:32).
Saying in conjunction with doing is the basic challenge of Matthew 7:21-23. Saying, even crying out "Lord, Lord," is not sufficient. The charismatic gifts mentioned, such as prophecy, exorcisms, and miracles, are for the benefit of the community. People cry out "Lord" when seeking a miracle (Matthew 8:2) or in an act of faith: "Jesus is Lord" (Philippians 2:11). But the essential requirement is hearing and acting, a moral life in harmony with the will of God (Matthew 7:24-27).
Jesus' response to those who work wonders but are morally deficient will be, "I never knew you. Depart from me, you evildoers" (Matthew 7:23). In Matthew's description of the last judgment the Son of Man says to those who did not help the poor and needy, "Depart from me, you accursed" (Matthew 25:41). Action based on one's faith is essential!
The house built on rock is a sign of prudence (7:24) "Rock" is the symbol for the foundation of the church. "You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church" (Matthew 16:18). In the Old Testament Yahweh is often pictured as the "Rock," the foundation of the Chosen People. "You were unmindful of the Rock that begot you, you forgot the God who gave you birth" (Deuteronomy 32:18).
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THOUGHTS FOR ACTION
There are many voices, each speaking many words. Perhaps the only way to sort through them all and decide which we will live by is to sit silently. A paradox, to sit in silence surrounded by words demanding our attention. And yet that is the only way to hear clearly. Christ invites us to act on the words of his that we hear.
Excerpted and edited from LIVING THE WORD for the Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time commentary by Msgr. Ralph Kuehner and Rev. Joseph Juknialis, © 2008 by J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.6/1/08
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