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The Catholic Parish Family of Immaculate Conception Church 211 Summit Street, Norwood NJ 07648 Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe ~ November 25, 2018 Jesus Christ is the faithful witness,

Revelation 1:5 Masses Saturdays at 5:00pm Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00noon, 5:00pm Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at 8:00am Holy Days: Masses will be announced in the bulletin as they

1 The Catholic Parish Family of Immaculate Conception Church 211 Summit Street, Norwood NJ Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe ~ November 25, 2018 Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead and ruler of the kings of the earth. Revelation 1:5 Masses Saturdays at 5:00pm Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00noon, 5:00pm Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at 8:00am Holy Days: Masses will be announced in the bulletin as they are scheduled Served by Fr. Leo J. Butler, Pastor Fr. Timothy Graff, Weekend Assistant Deacon Bernard Deschler Sr. Elizabeth Holler, S.C., Pastoral Associate Charles LaLima, Director of Music Ministry Louise Lucivero, Parish Secretary; Coordinator Grades 1-5 Faith Formation. Christina Benaquista, Coordinator Jr. High Faith Formation Michael Rooney, Confirmation Coordinator Sarah Lucero, Youth Ministry Leader Canice Cristofoletti, Business Manager SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR ADVENT EVENTS! DECEMBER 1: ADVENT WREATH SOCIAL Following 5:00 PM Mass DECEMBER 1, 8, 15: ADVENT RECONCILIATION Saturdays of Advent, 3:00 4:00 PM DECEMBER 2: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Time: TBA DECEMBER 2 16: GIVING TREE DECEMBER 3, 10, 17 & JANUARY. 7, 14, 21: BISHOP BARRON S, THE MASS Choose 1:00-2:30 PM or 7:00-8:30 PM FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION DECEMBER 7 TH : VIGIL MASS- Friday, 7:00 PM; DECEMBER 8 TH : FEAST DAY: Saturday, 9:00 AM DECEMBER 11, 12, 13, 7:00-8:00 PM: ADVENT MISSION WITH DEACON ANTHONY LIGUORI & SON, CHRISTIAN DECEMBER 15: PAINT & SIP, 6:30-9:00 PM DECEMBER 16 th 11:30 AM, CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Family Social to Follow 12 noon Mass DECEMBER 21st, 7:00 PM: BLUE CHRISTMAS When the holidays are difficult due to recent deaths, Life after divorce or separation, loss of job, or living with serious illness. Mission Statement of our Parish Family We, the Roman Catholic Community of Immaculate Conception Church, under the guidance and protection of Mary, our Blessed Mother, recognize ourselves as disciples of Jesus Christ. We strive to be a prayerful, Eucharistic Family open to the power of the Holy Spirit and conscious of our mission to use our time, talent and treasure in service to others. BAPTISM: Parents wishing to have their child baptized must attend a Baptismal Prep Class. Please contact the Rectory at SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: First Saturday of the Month, 3-4 pm. Also by appointment MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made one year in advance. Please phone the Rectory at to begin preparation. MINISTRY TO THE SICK: Anointing upon request. Communion at home upon request. Visitation kindly notify the parish office when a family member is hospitalized or confined. Rosary Recited Every Monday After 8:00 AM Mass EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR Tuesdays, 7:00 P.M. Parish Office Faith Formation Office Parish Web-site: iccnorwood.org Phone: Fax: Parish Office Hours icc_ccd@yahoo.com immaculateconception@iccnorwood.org 9 A.M.-3 P.M. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Call for appointment Facility Rental: For Parish Hall, Center 9 A.M.-11 A.M. Tuesday, 9 A.M.-12noon Friday and Gym, contact Fr. Leo, (201)

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday November 24, 2018 5:00pm The Parish Family Sunday November 25, 2018 8:00am Special Intention 10:00am Anna Tiner The Rooney Family 12:00pm Josephine C.

Wednesday November 28, 2018 8:00am Joseph Kraus III Marge & Barry Scott Thursday November 29, 2018 8:00am No Service Friday November 30, 2018 8:00am Therese Haus The Carroll Family Saturday December

2 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday November 24, :00pm The Parish Family Sunday November 25, :00am Special Intention 10:00am Anna Tiner The Rooney Family 12:00pm Josephine C. Daniels Johanna Keating 5:00pm Sammy Schamma (living-for healing) Monday November 26, :00am Anna Tiner Dawn D Ercole & Family Tuesday November 27, :00am Thelma Kulin Karen & Eric Fass Wednesday November 28, :00am Joseph Kraus III Marge & Barry Scott Thursday November 29, :00am No Service Friday November 30, :00am Therese Haus The Carroll Family Saturday December 1, :00pm Benedetto Ribaudo Loving Family Sunday December 2, :00am Augustine & Cecilia Ciardiello Johanna & Family 10:00am The Parish Family 12:00pm Josephine C. Daniels Dee Prucnel 5:00pm Donald Jerie, Sr. To Everything there is a Season, and a Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:11 A Time To Be Healed Parish Sick: Lorraine Lupardi, Thomas Wendelken Jr., Stephanie DenBoer, Maria Ramirez, Ryan MacNaughton, Dick Musacchio, Louis Frola, Meghan Dolan, Otto & Amy Kraus, Joseph Mosca, Barbara Bryant, Rachel Knanishu Grossman, Jean-Marie Bongiovanni, Bruce Fernstrom, Kevin Mullane, Steven Connelly, Evelyn Dambra, Hernan Sierra, Emma Benvenuto, Sammy Schammas, Daniel Murphy, Ethan Rotante, Dawn Congiusti, Gerry Voorhis, Baby Cole TODAY S READINGS First Reading One like a Son of man received dominion, glory, and kingship (Daniel 7:13-14). Psalm The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty (Psalm 93). Second Reading Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead (Revelation 1:5-8). Gospel For this I came into the world, to testify to the truth (John 18:33b-37). 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. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Monday: Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Friday: St. Andrew Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday PARISH CALENDAR ~ NOV. DEC., 2018 Nov. 25 JHSYG Meeting, gym, 6pm Nov. 27 Gr. 1-5 Faith Formation Nov. 27 Knights of Columbus Mtg., church hall, 8pm Dec. 1, 8, 15 Advent Reconciliation, church, 3-4pm Dec. 1 Advent Wreath and Social, church hall, 6pm Dec. 2 thru 16 Giving Tree Dec. 2, 16 Gr. 6-8 Faith Formation Dec. 2 HSYG meeting, gym, 6pm Dec. 3, 10, 17 Bishop Barron s The Mass, church hall, 1pm or 7pm Dec. 3 2nd Grade Parents 1st Reconciliation Meeting, church, 7pm Dec. 4, 11, 18 Gr. 1-5 Faith Formation Dec. 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 9 Children s Liturgy, church, 10am Dec. 11, 12, 13 Advent Mission, church, 7pm Dec. 16 YG Christmas Party, gym, 6pm Dec. 21 Blue Christmas, church, 7pm Dec. 25 Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Sundays Contemporary Family Mass, 5pm Sundays AA in Church Hall, 7:30pm Tuesdays Eucharistic Holy Hour, 7pm Fridays ICC Prayer Group, Church Hall, 7:30pm Kindly notify the Rectory if a name can be removed from the Prayer List For Communion to the sick in hospitals and nursing homes please call the Rectory. A Time to Mourn May all the faithful departed rest in peace.

* SUNDAY REFLECTIONS * A GOOD ENDING Whenever a candidate running for elective office gives a speech the candidate attempts to end with memorable words that will motivate the listeners to vote.

3 * SUNDAY REFLECTIONS * A GOOD ENDING Whenever a candidate running for elective office gives a speech the candidate attempts to end with memorable words that will motivate the listeners to vote. When an author brings her novel to a close she does so in a way that brings all the threads of her story together and resolves things in a credible way. When chefs prepare a banquet they make sure that one course builds upon another, that flavors do not clash, and that the meal ends on a high note. Good endings are important! Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe it is also the last Sunday of the liturgical year of 2018 (Next weekend we begin the Season of Advent). Our Gospel makes a good ending to this cycle of 52 Sunday readings. The Gospel portrays Jesus standing accused before Pontius Pilate, the representative of worldly and material power. Jesus boldly declares that he is no earthly king. The kingdom he rules does not belong to this world. The truth he preaches does not depend upon human wisdom. We have heard similar messages proclaimed in the Sunday Gospels throughout this liturgical year. his will on others, and used coercion and intimidation to gain followers. Rather he was the humble servant, the compassionate and merciful teacher. Jesus was not depicted as a ruler eager to conquer lands, to gain wealth, and to raise armies to protect his kingdom, but as a ruler hungry to have a place in the hearts of those who heard his words, especially the poor, the rejected, and the defenseless. He was seen as opposing all those who sought kingdoms founded on power, celebrity, and material wealth. My kingdom does not belong to this world. Jesus was not pictured as preaching a message that received approving nods from the powerful and well-connected, but one that left them feeling uncomfortable and angry. He spoke words of truth that revealed the meaning and purpose of life and the values and priorities that God sets for his people. As this liturgical year comes to an end, the Church in her wisdom has chosen a Gospel that brings together all that we have heard these past 12 months. Sunday s Gospel makes a good ending to a powerful set of messages! 2015 Rev. Thomas B. Iwanowski In those Gospel readings, Jesus was portrayed not as a ruler who sought power, who imposed

On Our Way to Bethlehem as a Parish Family * NEWS FROM IMMACULATE CONCEPTION * together through Advent Please join Deacon Anthony Liguori and his son Christian as they present a three evening

at Immaculate Conception. 7:00pm-8:00pm. Tuesday December 11 Wednesday, December 12 Thursday, December 13 CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD at the 10 AM Mass. 2018 Dates: Dec. 9 2019 Dates: Jan.

!! All are invited to our next Paint and Sip evening on DECEMBER 15th 6:30PM - 9:00PM $25.

201-768-1600 OR EMAILING IMMACULATECONCEPTION@ICCNORWOOD.ORG RESERVATIONS / TICKETS DUE NOVEMBER 30TH. TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR St.

Our program provides challenging academics with certified teachers; art, music and world language specials; before and after care; and nutritious hot meals.

Joseph Regional HS Performing Arts Department presents: Neil Berg s 50 Years of Rock and Roll.

4 On Our Way to Bethlehem as a Parish Family * NEWS FROM IMMACULATE CONCEPTION * together through Advent Please join Deacon Anthony Liguori and his son Christian as they present a three evening Parish Mission in prayerful reflections and heartfelt songs as we journey Deacon Anthony will be preaching at all the liturgies the weekend of December 8-9 to introduce the Parish Mission here at Immaculate Conception. 7:00pm-8:00pm. Tuesday December 11 Wednesday, December 12 Thursday, December 13 CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD at the 10 AM Mass Dates: Dec Dates: Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 10, April 7, May 19 It was such a success, we re doing it again! A CANVAS TO PAINT, AND A DRINK TO SIP, A WHOLE LOT OF FOOD AND FUN FOR ONE AND ALL!!! All are invited to our next Paint and Sip evening on DECEMBER 15th 6:30PM - 9:00PM $25.00 DONATION PER PERSON (INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS, WINE AND CHEESE & HORS D'OEUVRES) ICC CHURCH HALL 211 Summit Street, Norwood RESERVATIONS & TICKETS AVAILABLE TODAY BY CALLING THE RECTORY OR ING IMMACULATECONCEPTION@ICCNORWOOD.ORG RESERVATIONS / TICKETS DUE NOVEMBER 30TH. TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR St. Joseph School Open House: Tuesday, 11/27-11/29, 8am 2:45pm, 305 Elm St., Oradell. Meet Principal Dr. Paula Valenti and see our talented students during the school day! Our program provides challenging academics with certified teachers; art, music and world language specials; before and after care; and nutritious hot meals. National Blue Ribbon School and Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Please call to schedule a tour. COMMUNITY NEWS St. Joseph Regional HS Performing Arts Department presents: Neil Berg s 50 Years of Rock and Roll. With a cast consisting of Broadway stars and incredible rock singers, Neil Berg shares stories and tributes to the 50 year history of the music that changed the world. Join us for an exciting night of nostalgic music from Chuck Berry to the Beatles to Bruce Springsteen and beyond! Friday, November 30, 2018, 7:30 PM, Inserra Theater at St. Joseph Regional HS, 40 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ. Pre-show reception with wine, beer and hors d oeuvres from 6:00-7:30PM. $60 tickets (includes reception and show) available now at sjr.booktix.com. Call for more info.

* MORE NEWS FROM IMMACULATE CONCEPTION * GIFTS FROM THE HEART ADVENT WREATH SOCIAL,

special Christmas for those less fortunate.

The tree will be up December 2nd, the first Sunday of Advent.

ShopRite, Walmart or Target are welcome.

We will also collect hats for cancer patients at Hackensack Hospital (Tomorrow s

Hats should be sized for babies to young adults and placed unwrapped in the basket

Gifts need to be returned by the last Mass on Sunday, December 16th.

someone this Christmas? God Bless You for your generosity!

Mass Reserve your place now for an evening of fun and fellowship as we gather

The Parish Family is invited to our 10th Annual Advent Wreath Social where each

5 * MORE NEWS FROM IMMACULATE CONCEPTION * GIFTS FROM THE HEART ADVENT WREATH SOCIAL, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION GIVING TREE Help us make this a special Christmas for those less fortunate. Immaculate Conception is again sponsoring our Giving Tree for St. Paul of the Cross. The tree will be up December 2nd, the first Sunday of Advent. Most needed are clothing items but besides the clothing, gift certificates to ShopRite, Walmart or Target are welcome. The gifts should be wrapped with the tag on the outside. We will also collect hats for cancer patients at Hackensack Hospital (Tomorrow s Children). Hats should be sized for babies to young adults and placed unwrapped in the basket that will be in the vestibule. Gifts need to be returned by the last Mass on Sunday, December 16th. Can you find it in your heart to take one or two tags from the tree to bring joy to someone this Christmas? God Bless You for your generosity! Immaculate Conception Parish Hall Following 5:00 P.M. Mass Reserve your place now for an evening of fun and fellowship as we gather together to prepare for the Advent season! The Parish Family is invited to our 10th Annual Advent Wreath Social where each family will be provided with the materials to make their own Advent wreath. Beverages will be served, and if you are interested, pizza will be ordered. The evening will conclude with the blessing of your Family Advent Wreath. To make your reservation, please complete the form located in the back of the church and coming soon to our website, and return to Immaculate Conception Rectory along with your check no later than Friday, November 23rd. KID S CORNER

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First Sunday of Advent ~ December 2, 2018 I will raise up for David a just shoot; he shall do what is right and just in the land.

The Catholic Parish Family of Immaculate Conception Church 211 Summit Street, Norwood NJ 07648 First Sunday of Advent ~ December 2, 2018 I will raise up for David a just shoot; he shall do what is right