W E L C O M E T O O U R C H U R C H , A C A R I N G A N D SHARING C ATHOLIC COMMUNITY Served by Rev. Jonathan S. Toborowsky, Pastor Rev. Edgar A. Madarang, Parochial Vicar Deacon William R. Bauer (Retired) Deacon Joseph P. Campbell Deacon Ed Ciszewski Deacon Michael R. Martini Deacon Michael A. Meyer Deacon Mark van Duynhoven Laura Vitelli, Pastoral Assoc. for Parish Advancement Catherine Solfaro, Business Administrator Kevin Liszewski, Financial Manager Donna Branco, Administrative Asst. Ann M. McKenna, Parish Secretary Parish Mission Statement We, the parish community of Immaculate Conception Church, have as our mission to unite all of our members in God’s Name to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We share our gifts through worship, education, fellowship, and community outreach, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the intercession of Mary Immaculate. Eucharist Parish Office Immaculate Conception Parish Sunday Vigil: Saturday at 5:30PM 316 Old Allerton Road Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30AM and 12:00 noon Annandale, NJ 08801 Weekdays: Monday- Friday 7:00AM & 9:00AM Weekdays: 9:30AM to 5:00PM Saturday - 9:00AM (Evenings, Weekends, Holy Days, Holy Days: As announced and Holidays: by appointment) Reconciliation Office Phone: (908) 735-7319 Office Fax: (908) 735-4552 The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every Saturday from Web Site: www.iccannandale.org, 11:30AM to 12:00 noon, and from 4:30 to 5:00PM, and upon request. Email: [email protected] Cemetery & Mausoleum Office School Office Now serving the Parishes of Immaculate Conception, St. Catherine of Mr. David Stone, Principal Siena, Our Lady of Lourdes, and St. Joseph. 314 Old Allerton Road Mrs. Laura Vitelli, Cemetery Manager Annandale, NJ 08801 Office Phone: (908) 735-0617 Office Hours: Web Site: www.iccannandale.org, Email: [email protected] Weekdays 7:30 AM to 3:30PM Office Phone: (908) 735-6334 Religious Education Office Office Fax: (908) 238-0724 Coleen D’Amato Parish Catechetical Leader Web Site: www.icsclinton.org, Email: [email protected] Office Phone: (908) 735-0478; Office Fax: (908) 238-0742 Web Site: www.iccannandale.org, Immaculate Conception School Email: [email protected] 2013 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Children are expected to receive a Catholic-Christian upbringing in their Immaculate Conception School is a parish school serving students preschool family life, to worship regularly at Sunday Mass, and to participate in ongo- through grade 8. Immaculate Conception School exists as a gift to God’s chil- ing Religious Education. Our formation program is for grades 1-8 and offers dren to prepare them to live a life with Jesus the Good Shepherd as their three learning options: a condensed Summer program in the early summer, Teacher and Friend. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, and through the intercession as well as, a condensed monthly Family Program and a traditional weekly of Mary, the school seeks to foster in each student, spiritual growth, academic program, both from September-May. Preparation for First Penance and excellence and moral integrity. Holy Communion is in grades 1&2, and Confirmation grades 7&8. Registra- tion is held annually during the winter months. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH MASSES AND REQUESTED INTENTIONS For the week of August 4 -10 Sunday, August 5, 2018 The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for the Intentions of Missionaries Around the World (EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME) 7:30 am James Bonner, ro Lou & Lisa Panarese 9:00 am Frank Nisicaro, r/o Eileen Petrasek FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION 10:30 am Francis Chan, r/o IC Altar Rosary Society On Wednesday, August 15 we will celebrate the Assumption 12:00 nn Kathryn Best, r/o Stepping Stones 1 of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven. This feast commemo- Monday, August 6 (THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE rates the taking into Heaven of Mary, body and soul, at the end of LORD) her life on earth. 7:00 am Thomas Jurkowski, r/o Dave & Ann Cosgrove This Feast Day is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass Schedule: 9:00 am Angel Tedesco, r/o Vitelli Family Vigil Mass Tuesday, August 14 at 5:30 pm and on the Holy Day Tuesday, August 7 (St. Sixtus II, Pope) itself Wednesday, August 15 Masses will be offered at 7:00 am , 7:00 am Lynn Person, r/o Dave & Ann Cosgrove 9:00 am and 7:30 pm. An envelope has been provided in the 9:00 am Robert & Anthony Romeo, r/o Mauro & packet for your convenience. Fran Fanelli Wednesday, August 8 (St. Dominic, Priest) 7:00 am Lina Miceli, r/o Klemchalk Family MISSIONARY FUNDRAISING 9 :00 am Intentions of Catherine Weaver, r/o Burdge “ My name is Mary Warren and I was recently hired to be a Family FOCUS -Fellowship of Catholic University Students -missionary at Thursday, August 9 (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) Seton Hall University in the fall! Through authentic friendship, 7:00 am Thomas Jurkowski, r/o Michael & divine intimacy and spiritual multiplication my life was trans- Annette Jurkowski formed in my senior year of college. As a missionary I will be 9:00 am Mary Janezic, r/o Family encountering students while sharing with them my living relation- Friday, August 10 (St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr) ship with Jesus Christ. 7:00 am Intentions of Joseph J., r/o Burdge Family 9:00 am Michael Aiello r/o Joseph Meyer Family As a missionary I have the privilege of fundraising a small Saturday, August 11 (St. Clare) salary. What I am searching for is a team of people who can be 9:00 am Bernie Gilbride, r/o Family on my monthly support team prayerfully and financially. I need 3:00 pm Robert Gonzalez/Kristen Sodano Nuptials you to join me in this mission of saving souls, and changing the 5:30 pm Donna Fischer, r/o Fischer Family world. If you would like to set up a meeting to learn more or have - - Sunday, August 12, 2018 any questions, please contact me at 908 894 9874.” (NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME) Next weekend August 11 -12 there will be a table in the back 7:30 am For Our Parishioners of church, if anyone wishes to contribute to this most worthy 9:00 am John G. Woods, r/o Family cause . 10:30 am Eugenia Simberg, r/o Elaine Simberg 12:00 nn Susan Merced, r/o Kane Family ALL ARE INVITED CONTRIBUTIONS All parishioners and guests are welcome to a performance of John Paciga’s original songs as well as some of your favorite cov- - WEEK OF JULY 28 29, 2018 er songs. John will be accompanied by fellow parishioners Kyle Registered Active Parishioners 1,309 and Brett Frey, Ed Ronco and friends. The event will be in the Total Number of Envelopes Received 352 parish hall next Wednesday, August 8 from 6:00 -9:00 pm. Food Total Envelope Money Received $ 9,963 will be served. A $5 donation is suggested . Envelope Average $ 28.30 Total Offertory Collection $10,856 Faith Direct 2nd of 2 Deposits $ 5,953 SUMMER ENVELOPES Poor Box $ 572 We sincerely thank our parishioners who mail or deliver week- ly envelopes to the parish office while you are out of town on LOOKING AHEAD vacation this summer. As many of you understand our parish The parish hall will be closed from Monday, August 13 - expenses and obligations do not take a vacation when you do, so Friday, August 17, for waxing. Sorry for any inconvenience. it is very helpful to be able to rely on your continued support even when you cannot personal attend Mass here. ANNANDALE, NJ, A UGUST 5, 2018 SCHOOL NEWS TUITION ANGEL What is a Tuition Angel? We at Immaculate Conception School are proud of the quality education we offer to our families. In order to fulfill our mission by fostering in each child, Spiritual Growth, Academic Excellence, and Moral Integrity, we must properly fund our school. We invite you to join us in prayerfully becoming an Immacu- late Conception School Tuition Angel. Your support will make a FATIMA PROGRAM tremendous impact on the lives of students for generations to Looking for someone to run Fatima Program for Religious come. We have been blessed over the years at ICS by people who Education Students. Please call Theresa at 236 -7401 for more value a Catholic education and want to help provide for those less information. fortunate. We have some “angels” who donate funding toward tuition for ICS students. The Tuition Angel Fund is an ongoing SCOUT RECOGNITION MASS program where families in need are helped as situations arise. If Next Saturday, August 11 at the 5:30 pm Mass we will be rec- you are interested in contributing to this fund, please contact ognizing Scout’s religious award accomplishments for both boys Laura Vitelli, Director of Advancement, 908 -735 -7319, or via and girls. email at [email protected]. Girl Scouts from Daisy Troop 80415 that will be recognized - for their My Faith Pin , God is Love Medal , and something new Our Lady of Fatima Patch . The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry started a patch program honoring the 100th anni- versary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima to the young children of Fatima, Portugal. Cub Scouts from Pack 108 will receive the Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei medals and Troop 121 Boy Scout ICS LITTLE LAMBS PROGRAM Christopher Kiel will be recognized for the Pope Pius XII as well - - as completion of all four religious medals available to Boy Scouts. An afternoon session of our 2 year old “Little Lambs” pro- gram has been added to the ICS Early Education Programs.