Church 75 Church Street • Franklin, New Jersey 07416 October 30, 2016 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

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.

REV. BOGUSLAW KOBUS, PASTOR MRS. VICKY YAHM, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR MS. MALDEN COMANDA, MUSIC DIRECTOR OFFICE HOURS: PARISH OFFICE: MON—WED 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (THURS BY APPT.) RECTORY PHONE: 973-827-9575 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: MON & WED 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, TUES 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE PHONE: 973-827-9501 FAX: 973-827-7375 WEBSITE: WWW.ICCFRANKLIN.ORG SUSSEXCOUNTYCATHOLICSCHOOLS.ORG JOHN XXIII HIGH SCHOOL: WWW.POPEJOHN.ORG POPE JOHN XXIII HIGH SCHOOL: 973-729-6125

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SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT SATURDAY: 5:00 PM ANTICIPATED MASS FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 3PM—6PM (CHURCH) SUNDAY: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 7PM-9PM (CHAPEL)

DAILY MASSES ( RECITATION OF THE ROSARY AFTER MASS) PARENTS MUST BE REGISTERED PARISHONERS AND MONDAY: MASS, NOVENA, & BENEDICTION 7PM ATTEND A PREP CLASS BEFORE SCHEDULING . TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: 7:30 AM PREP SESSIONS HELD ON FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH THURSDAY NO DAILY MASS AT 7:30PM. PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER. SATURDAY: 9:00 AM MARRIAGE CONTACT THE PARISH ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION MUST BE REGISTERED PARISHIONERS FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS. HOLY DAY: 7:00 AM, 7:00 PM

ANOINTING OF THE SICK SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION ANY TIME FOR THE SERIOUSLY ILL. SATURDAYS: 4:00-4:30 PM OR BY APPOINTMENT HOMEBOUND MINISTRY AND FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE FIRST FRIDAY MASS VISITATIONS UPON REQUEST. Page 2 October 30, 2016

THE WEEK OF October 30, 2016 There are openings for Sunday Mass intentions COMMEMORATING ALL SOULS during November & December. The intentions requested with the All Souls envelopes Contact the parish office. and all parishioners who have passed during the last year will be COMMEMORATING THE YEAR OF MERCY remembered for the entire month of November, at all masses. December 8, 2015 through November 20, 2016 SATURDAY October 29 Recititation of “The Memorare” after all Masses 9:00 am ♥ God’s Blessing for steady for Jaroslaw Wilk reqby Family Mass and Memorial Donations - Please Contact The Rectory 5:00 pm—Sunday Anticipated < A Holy Mass for the Deceased < Charlene Rafferty reqby Marion & Robert Hardin ♥ A Spiritual Bouquet Mass for the Living SUNDAY October 30 Ex: Requests for healing, recovery or for God’s Blessing 7:30 am for anniversaries, birthdays, or any other special occasion. ♥ People of the Parish ♥ Healing for Trela reqby Family ENVELOPES FOR SCHOOL 9:30 am– Commemoration of All Souls SUBSIDY AND < Walter Gedeon, Ann. reqby Wife CHURCH MAINTENANCE < Teresa & Eugeniusz Rytelewski reqby Daughter & Family Thank you for contributing to offset our church 11:30 am maintenance and school subsidy obligations. < Teresa, 16th Ann. & Jerzy Ponikowski reqby Halina Bartnicka Recently, we had many unexpected repairs in < Maria Jankowska reqby Son Miroslaw & Family the Parish. Anything you are able to give by using the green

MONDAY October 31 maintenance or yellow school envelopes, located in the vestibule, is deeply appreciated. As with a home, there are 7:00 pm ongoing repair and maintenance projects. We are currently < Marion & Thomas Chwalk reqby Beata Wilk obtaining estimates to address water drainage issues between TUESDAY November 1– All the Church and the Rectory which are affecting the foundation of 7:00 am the Rectory. Maintenance of the school building and modular

< James Elekes, Jr. reqby Mom & Dad units has reverted back to the Parish with the closing of ICRS. 7:00 pm We are still expected to support all the schools in the Catholic Academy of Sussex County, Reverend Brown, Pope John XXIII < Sal Giacchi 1st Ann. reqby ICC Middle School and Pope John High XXIII School, so please WEDNESDAY November 2– All Souls continue to use the yellow School Subsidy envelopes. Thank

7:30 am You again

< Sebastian deCastro, Sr., Peter Berczuk & Edna deCastro reqby Russell & Nillie Berczuk Weekly Contributions

THURSDAY November 3—No Mass Last Week’s Collection: $ 3,582 FRIDAY November 4– St. Charles Borromeo Heat & A/C: $ 1,334

7:30am ♥ Birthday Blessing for Frank & Frances Locascio reqby 2016-2017 Diocesan Assessment: $21,960 Maria Locascio Collected to Date (Project Faith): $ 6,594

SATURDAY November 5 Please know that we are most appreciative for all of your 9:00 am donations. We all know how difficult things are < Michael Elekes reqby Mom & Dad financially for families. So, too, is it to run a parish, as 5:00 pm—Sunday Anticipated expenses continue to rise. The parish is dependent on < Dorothy M. Sullivan reqby Emily Bazelwich income from collections and Mass stipends. Our < Remy Didio reqby Ortiz Family Sunday collections continue to fall short of needed

Next Week: Sunday November 6, 2016 revenue. We are most grateful for your continued and 7:30 am increased generosity in support of our parish. For

< Emilia Adair reqby Sister, Minnie Keenan whatever you are able to give, may God bless you; you ♥ People of the Parish and your intentions are always in our prayers.

9:30 am Remember, God always rewards a generous giver.

♥ In Thanksgiving to Our Lady of Knock reqby John Sullivan To receive credit for your donations, please use our 11:30 am envelope system and write the amount of your < Jeff Drace reqby Goens Family contribution on your envelope.

If you are a family member or friend of the person We ask that you please remember to support your

being remembered at Sunday Mass, please approach parish when attending Mass elsewhere. the usher and offer to bring up the gifts Page 3 October 30, 2016

****JUST ONE WEEK LEFT**** PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF FUN WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS

Upcoming Parish Events AT THE FIFTH ANNUAL BEEFSTEAK Sunday, October 30, 9:30Mass—Commemorating TO BENEFIT All Souls Immaculate Conception Church Sunday, October 30—Religious Ed. Sunday, Sunday Catered by the Brownstone—Music by Social Eska Entertainent Tuesday, November 1—All Saints, a Holyday of Friday, November 4, 2016 at Franklin Fire Dept. Hall Obligation, Masses at 7am & 7pm Doors open at 6pm Dinner at 7pm Tuesday, November 8, 7:30pm—Baptism Prep PARISH 50-50 CASH RAFFLE Friday, November 4—5th Annual Beefsteak To be drawn at 9:30pm at the Beefsteak ______(Winner need not be present) PARISH NOTES Information and raffle tickets have been mailed to

Tuesday, November 1 is All Saints Day, a registered parishioners and friends of the parish. Holyday of Obligation. Last year’s cash raffle prize was $3,024 to the winner Masses are at 7am and 7pm Thank you to all who have returned raffle tickets. As of Tuesday, October 25, raffle returns total $ 4,700 Bake Sale Results Additional tickets are available in the Parish Office Many thanks to all who baked and bought the baked Raffle tickets are being sold after all Masses this goods for last week’s Bake Sale. Profits were $777, weekend. which will help offset the cost of new books for the Remember to get your reservations in— Parish Religious Education program there’s less than one week till this event!!!!

World Mission Collection Many thanks to all who support this important fundraiser. There is a basket at the back of Church this weekend ______for the Annual World Mission Collection AA Meetings The Baptism Prep class for November will be held AA Meetings are held every week in the Lyceum on November 8 at 7:30pm in the Rectory Mondays at 7:30pm Conference Room Wednesdays at 8pm

Those attending Mass should always dress Fridays at 8pm (Men only) ______respectfully, especially those who may be called to serve the faithful from the altar. BIBLE SHARING

Prayers for the Sick Bible sharing meets Tuesdays, except the first Names included in the weekly Prayers of the Tuesday of the month, at 6pm in the Rectory Conference Room Faithful are those who are currently hospitalized, ______undergoing surgery or who have recently died. LEGION OF MARY

Hospitals do not notify us when parishioners are in the All practicing Catholics, men and women, are hospital. They will only do so if specifically requested by welcome to join. Meetings are held on Tuesdays at the patient. The parish office should be notified by a 7:15pm ______family member to include names in Prayers of the Faithful, and when names should be removed from the list A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar of the sick. Jesus is saying to you what he said to Zacchaeus, “I ______must stay at your house today.” It doesn’t matter if Prayer Shawl Ministry in today’s gospel Jesus “intended to pass through Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the third Thursday of Jericho to another town.” In families we sometimes each month at 6:30pm in the Rectory Conference stop at the wrong places. It is wisdom to “pass Room The next meeting is November 17 through” annoying family situations so we can enjoy the goodness of each other. Page 4 October 30, 2016

GRIEF SUPPORT TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — LORD, you love all things that exist For information, contact Frank Elmo 973-827-4396 ______(Wisdom 11:22 — 12:2).

Immaculate Conception Cemetery Psalm — I will praise your name forever, my king and my God (Psalm 145). Catholic Cemeteries exist to meet the needs of Second Reading — May the name of Christ be glorified individuals and families before, at the time of death in you and you in him (2 Thessalonians 1:11 — 2:2). and burial, and throughout bereavement. By setting Gospel — Zacchaeus, a tax collector, considered to be a aside a holy place for burial, we provide a fitting sinner, is converted to the Lord (Luke 19:1-10). environment for full liturgical celebrations. Just as in The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Internation- al Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. life, we believe that in death the human body deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. READINGS FOR THE WEEK The cemetery is an extension of the Church that Monday: Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; ministers to our grief as the Church ministers to our Mt 5:1-12a faith. Being buried in the sacred grounds of a Wednesday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Catholic cemetery is an assertion of faith for both the Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or deceased and their loved ones. from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Please refer to Bishop Serratelli’s Pastoral Letter of Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 November 2014, which can be found on the parish Friday: Phil 3:17 — 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-8 website. In keeping with the Church’s tradition of Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; respect for the body, remains and cremains should Lk 16:9-15 receive proper burial, entombment or inurnment. Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; Immaculate Conception Cemetery is located on 2 Thes 2:16 — 3:5; North Church Road. Contact the Parish Office at Lk 20:27-38 [27, 34-38]

973-827-9575 or [email protected] to make an SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES appointment to obtain information about burial, Sunday: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time; entombment or inurnment arrangements. Priesthood Sunday ______Monday: Halloween Save the Date—Respect Life Mass Tuesday: All Saints Bishop Serratelli will be celebrating a Respect Life Wednesday: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Mass (previously called Mass for the Unborn). The Departed (All Souls’ Day) Mass will be on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Thursday: St. Martin de Porres St. Margaret of Scotland Parish in Parsippany at Friday: St. Charles Borromeo; First Friday 10 AM. The Mass is sponsored by the Paterson Saturday: First Saturday; Blessed Mary Federation Knights of Columbus Councils. Follow- ing the Mass, there will be light refreshments. The NEW BEGINNING Mass is a wonderful way for our faithful to come to- That day which you fear as being the end of all things gether in prayer and in mutual support for protecting is the birthday of your eternity. —Seneca ______all of our children and all life. ______

ICRS Building Available 2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal With the closure of Immaculate Conception Be Rich in Good Works Regional School, the school building is available for It is important that when you give to any charitable or- lease. Please contact Deacon Robert Ayres ganization, you are confident that the funds are used Director of Property Administration, wisely. Be assured that your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Diocese of Paterson Appeal supports four causes: our Catholic Charities 973-777-8818 x273 agencies, seminarian education, our inner-city area ele- [email protected] ______mentary schools and our ’ retirement residence. In addition, 50% of all funds received over a parish’s goal Don’t forget to “fall back” are returned to the parish directly for their own pastoral next weekend when needs. Please know that Appeal funds are used for no Daylight Savings Time ends other purpose and serve only those who live in Morris, Passaic and Sussex Counties. Please make a pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal today. Page 5 October 30, 2016

Prayers for those who are currently sick, in the In the Military: Martin Pietrowski, Christopher Faber, LCPL hospital or undergoing surgery, or who have William Mathes, LCPL Ernest Mathes, Karen recently died are included in the General Hassler, Tom Oroho, Maj. Stephen McKenzie, Intercessions offered at every weekend Mass. Pvt. Gannon, Ryan Halkirt, Sabrina These names are usually included once unless Mohammed, Thomas Hull, Hull, Brian the person is seriously ill for a number of Burdzy, 1Lt Alvarado, James Oroho,

weeks. After three weeks the name will be Jason Robertson, Pfc. Andrew Scriffiano placed in the Bulletin and will still be prayed for Welcome! Every member should be registered in the at Mass, but referred to as “those listed in the bulletin”. Parish, become active, financially support Immaculate

In Nursing Homes or Rehab: Mike Tatka, Carmen Ross, Conception, and be known to Fr. Bogie. Letters of testimony for godparents and sponsors will not be given Irene Zipco, Sister Thomasina Gebhard, Mary Green, unless one is registered in the parish and children in the Dolores Nugent, Evelyn Riley family are receiving religious education. When moving, please notify the parish office. At Home: Danielle Dionisio, Thomas Dionisio, Jr., Jeanine

Hodgins, Janice Rogers, Joan Boyer, John Tidona, Lisa Bring your friend or someone dear to you to church… our Stine, Marie Sohayda, Dan D’Esposito, Jamie Escabar, parish community welcomes their presence Daniel Esposito, Daniel D’Andrea, Derek Mons, Robin

Slate, Barbara Yarusinsky, William Wielechowski, Karl DaSalla, Sandra Barber, Mary Avino, Nadine Porter, DAILY MISSAL Gladys Sudjian, Jonathan Shanoian, Bernadette Hoffman, Ken Koleser, Anthony Picone, Jennifer Singer, Mark Please use daily missals Monday - Friday located on table by the Verrico, Ronald Tedesco, Agnes Micali, Philip & Ruth Baptismal Font. After Mass, if you Agatino, Margaret Lorne, Anthony Dionisio, Paul would be so kind, return Missals Demarest, Antoinette Rogers, Eleanor Binns, Virginia Way back where you found them. Please notify us when you have recovered from your illness. Hospitals are bound by privacy laws and can not MEMORIAL DONATIONS FOR SANCTUARY LAMP, release the names of their patients. It is up to a family SANCTUARY FLOWERS AND ALTAR BREAD & WINE member to let us know if a parishioner is hospitalized or PLEASE CONTACT THE RECTORY homebound. SANCTUARY LAMP, a reminder of the Divine Presence in PARISH MINISTRIES CONTACT LIST the Eucharist,may be donated in memory of loved ones Religious Education Vicky Yahm 973-827-9501 SANCTUARY FLOWERS, are a beautiful way to remember Eucharistic Ministers Christine Muller 973-827-9575 a loved one or commemorate a special intention. Lectors Kim Vieira 973-545-2276 ALTAR BREAD & WINE, consecrated at each liturgy, may Music Director Malden Comanda 973-827-9575 be donated in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. Ushers Ron Hoffman 973-827-0585 Hospitality George & Katie Drossel 973-903-7735 Please consider a future gift of money, stock, Children’s Liturgy Barbara DeRenzo 973-209-4381 real estate or other valuables to Immaculate Grief Support Ministry Frank Elmo 973-827-4396 Conception by remembering our parish in your Liturgy Committee Eileen & Mike Morgan 973-827-9606 will. Call the Rectory office for more Evangelization Frank Elmo 973-827-4396 information

Altar Servers Kim Vieira 973-545-2276 Youth Group Ministry Renee Smith 973-209-6251 Giving Thanks When You Shop Please be sure to thank the generous advertisers in our bulletin. Homebound Ministry Shirley Riccardi 973-827-9058 Through their participation, our parish receives our weekly bulletin Legion of Mary Tona Phillips 973-827-9575 free of charge. Please cut out the thank you and present it the next Bible Study Fr. Bogie 973-827-9575 time you patronize one of our fine advertisers. Frank Elmo 973-827-4396

Prayer Shawl Ministry Shirley Riccardi 973-827-9058 Toni Dionisio 973-209-2640 Prayer Group 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 Thank you worship provide prayerful and meaningful signs of God’s for advertising in the Immaculate Conception Church presence. If you are interested in becoming a part of a Ministry Bulletin. I am patronizing your at Immaculate Conception, please contact Fr. Bogie at the business because of it. Rectory Office.