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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 26, 2017 I was hungry and you gave me food, I

1 The Catholic Parish Family of Immaculate Conception Church 211 Summit Street, Norwood NJ Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - November 26, 2017 I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. Matthew 25:35 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. Parish Office Faith Formation Office Parish Website: iccnorwood.org Phone: Fax: Parish Office Hours icc_ccd@yahoo.com immaculateconception@iccnorwood.org 9 A.M.-3 P.M. Mon., Wed., Thurs. Facility Rental: For Parish Hall, Center 9 A.M.-11 A.M. Tues., 9 A.M.-12 Noon Fri. and Gym, contact Fr. Leo, (201)

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday Nov. 25, 2017 9:00am Rosanne DiPasquale (for healing)- Louise 5:00pm The Parish Family Sunday Nov.

27, 2017 7:30am Benedetto Ribaudo His Loving Wife Tuesday Nov. 28, 2017 7:30am Darren Drake Maura & Nick Strickland Wednesday Nov. 29, 2017 7:30am Elizabeth & Edmond Foy The Scott Family Thursday Nov.

2 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday Nov. 25, :00am Rosanne DiPasquale (for healing)- Louise 5:00pm The Parish Family Sunday Nov. 26, :00am Robert Neumann Teri & Franki Capparelli 10:00am Patrick Montomery Kathleen & John Keavey 12:00pm Lucy & Paul Chiacchiaro Joyce & Nick Chiacchiaro 5:00pm Special Intention Monday Nov. 27, :30am Benedetto Ribaudo His Loving Wife Tuesday Nov. 28, :30am Darren Drake Maura & Nick Strickland Wednesday Nov. 29, :30am Elizabeth & Edmond Foy The Scott Family Thursday Nov. 30, :30am Special Intention Friday Dec. 1, :30AM Joseph Tiner Mr. & Mrs. William Tiner Saturday Dec. 2, :00am Therese Haus The Carroll Family 5:00pm John Verdigi Joyce & Nick Chicacchiaro Sunday Dec. 3, :00am Joseph Bingo Cerbasi Pat & Barry Foschino 10:00am The Parish Family 12:00pm In Thanksgiving- Elaine & Paul Danno 5:00pm Special Intention TODAY S READINGS First Reading I will rescue my scattered sheep (Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17). Psalm The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading As in Adam all die, so too in Christ all shall be brought to life (1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28). Gospel Whatever you did to the least ones, you did to me (Matthew 25:31-46). 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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Monday: Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time Thursday: St. Andrew Friday: First Friday Saturday: First Saturday; Blessed Virgin Mary Please pray for all those who are ill and their caretakers. For Communion to the sick in hospitals and nursing homes please call the Rectory. Lorraine Lupardi, Thomas Wendelken Jr., Stephanie DenBoer, Maria Ramirez, Ryan MacNaughton, Dick Musacchio, Louis Frola, Meghan Dolan, Otto & Amy Kraus, Patrick Danaher, Joseph Mosca, MaryLou Frosco, Barbara Bryant, Zack Spadaccini, Rachel Knanishu Grossman, Jean- Marie Bongiovanni, Bruce Fernstrom, Vivienne Knopp, Kevin Mullane, Steven Connelly, Evelyn Dambra, Hernan Sierra, Emma Benvenuto, Fr. Michael Santoro Please make your prayer requests by ing immaculateconception@iccnorwood.org or calling (201) Kindly Notify the Rectory If A Name Can Be Removed From the Prayer List PARISH CALENDAR ~ NOV. - DEC. 16 Nov. 26 Altar Server Training, 11am, church Nov. 28 Gr. 1-5 Faith Formation Nov. 25 Advent Wreath Making, 6pm, church hall Dec. 2-Dec. 17 Advent Giving Tree Dec. 3 Gr. 6-8 Faith Formation Dec. 3 YG trip to Jets game, leaving parking lot 10am Dec. 3,10 Practice for Christmas Pageant, 11am, church Dec. 3, 10 Advent Reconciliation, 3:30-4:30, church Dec. 3 6th Grade Class Mass, 5PM Dec. 3- HSYG Meeting, 7pm, gym Dec. 4 Parent 1st Penance Meeting, 7pm, church hall Dec. 8 Parish Feast Day Dec. 8 Knights of Columbus Bus Trip to NYC, 6pm Dec. 4 Advent Vespers, 7:30pm, St. Mary s, Closter Dec. 10-JHYG Meeting, 7pm, gym Dec. 12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec. 14 Bus Trip to Basilica of Christmas Carol Sing, 5:15pm, parking lot Sundays Contemporary Family Mass, 5pm Sundays AA in Church Hall, 7:30pm Tuesdays Eucharistic Holy Hour Fridays ICC Prayer Group, Church Hall, 7:30pm

* REFLECTIONS FROM FR. TOM IWANOWSKI * LOOKING TO SUNDAY Sunday. This email, entitled Looking to Sunday, focuses on the Gospel Reading for Sunday.

3 * REFLECTIONS FROM FR. TOM IWANOWSKI * LOOKING TO SUNDAY Sunday. This , entitled Looking to Sunday, focuses on the Gospel Reading for Sunday. It prepares readers to hear God s Word at Mass and it offers a point of reflection to consider. Looking to Sunday is written by Father Tom Iwanowski. MAKING CUTS Not every boy or girl who tries out for the high school basketball team makes it. During a series of tryouts the coaches evaluate the skills and potential of each player and consider the needs of the team. The coaches have certain criteria in mind that guide their selection. They want to choose players who will fit in and help bring the team to victory. Not every applicant who applies for a job gets the advertised position. Resumes are reviewed and then certain men and women are invited for an interview. When the first round of interviews are completed, selected applicants are invited back for a second, and sometimes a third interview. During those meetings, the applicant is evaluated by the potential employer who wants to be sure that the right person is chosen, someone who has the skills, who will be a good fit, and who will help the firm prosper. Not every hope-to-be-star who spends hours and hours waiting in line for an audition to stand before the judges of American Idol or The X Factor is chosen to appear on the show. In fact, the vast majority do not make it. There is an intensive selection process where talents are evaluated, looks are critiqued, and questions are asked. The judges want to select people who will engage the television audience and keep up the ratings of the program. During life we are evaluated, scrutinized, and judged by different people according to certain criteria. Not everyone makes the team, gets the job, or appears on TV. Yet oddly enough when it comes to our spiritual life and our relationship with God, many people think everyone makes the team, gets the position, and appears in glory! However, that is not the message we get from this Sunday's Gospel. There Jesus says "When the Son of Man comes in his glory... he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats." The sheep will be judged worthy of a place in the kingdom of God, and the goats will be sent to the fires of hell. That certainly sounds like judgment and selection. In that Gospel, Jesus, the judge, makes the criteria he uses in his selection process very clear. He judges us according to how we respond to the needs of the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked, the ill, and the imprisoned. For in those people, who are often dismissed, ignored, and overlooked, Jesus is present in some way. This Sunday, Jesus makes it very clear there is a judgment. He also makes it equally clear what we must do if we want to avoid being cut from the kingdom of God Rev. Thomas B. Iwanowski, Looking To Sunday CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE Dear Sisters & Brothers: Praise the Lord for the kindness & sacrificial generosity of all who have made their pledge in this most vital campaign our Parish Family has pledged over $132,116!!! Our parish goal is $282,483 and we received $77, At this time our parish portion is $25, and our parish family has received 75 pledges. The smallest sacrifices, over time, equal a significant contribution to our campaign. Peace & Blessings, Fr. Leo

ADVENT VESPERS Advent Vespers December 4 th at 7:30pm On Monday, December 4 th at 7:30pm St.

Vespers, also known as Evening Prayer, are part of the Liturgy of the Hours. This service includes singing of hymns, psalms and Canticle of Mary (Magnificat), a scripture reading, and Benediction.

As we begin the Advent Season of hope and anticipation, make time for prayer and join us at this special Vespers service.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EVENTS NYC Christmas Bus Trip December 8 How about a night out in New York City during the Christmas Season without having to drive in traffic or worry about tolls and parking?

The bus will drop us off near Rockefeller Center and be there to pick us up at 11:00 for the return trip. All for $20 per person. Contact Jim Flynn at 201-664- 3364 or at KOFC9021@GMAIL.

ADVENT GIVING TREE * NEWS FROM IMMACULATE CONCEPTION * GIFTS FROM THE HEART IMMACULATE CONCEPTION GIVING TREE BEGINS DEC. 2nd Help us make this a special Christmas for those less fortunate.

Most needed are clothing items but some other requests are included. Gift certificates to ShopRite, Walmart and Target are also appreciated.

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 17th.

4 ADVENT VESPERS Advent Vespers December 4 th at 7:30pm On Monday, December 4 th at 7:30pm St. Mary s is hosting an Advent Vespers service that is co-sponsored with the parishes of Sacred Heart and Immaculate Conception. Vespers, also known as Evening Prayer, are part of the Liturgy of the Hours. This service includes singing of hymns, psalms and Canticle of Mary (Magnificat), a scripture reading, and Benediction. Evening Prayer give thanks for the day just past and makes an evening sacrifice of praise to God. As we begin the Advent Season of hope and anticipation, make time for prayer and join us at this special Vespers service. Music will be provided by the three parishes combined choirs, and light refreshments will follow. All are welcome to attend the service at St. Mary s Church located at 20 Legion Place in Closter. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EVENTS NYC Christmas Bus Trip December 8 How about a night out in New York City during the Christmas Season without having to drive in traffic or worry about tolls and parking? Once again, our Knights of Columbus is sponsoring an evening bus trip to the city. The bus will leave from the Immaculate Conception Parish parking lot in Norwood at 6PM, on Friday December 8. The bus will drop us off near Rockefeller Center and be there to pick us up at 11:00 for the return trip. All for $20 per person. Contact Jim Flynn at or at KOFC9021@GMAIL.COM for reservations. Please visit our new website at We are also on Facebook at kofc9021. ADVENT GIVING TREE * NEWS FROM IMMACULATE CONCEPTION * GIFTS FROM THE HEART IMMACULATE CONCEPTION GIVING TREE BEGINS DEC. 2nd 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 next week, the first Sunday of Advent. Most needed are clothing items but some other requests are included. Gift certificates to ShopRite, Walmart and Target are also appreciated. 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 17th. 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! SAVE THE DATE UPCOMING EVENTS ADVENT WREATH SOCIAL Saturday, November 25th, Church Hall following 5:00 PM Mass ADVENT VESPERS: AN EVENING OFFERING TO GOD Monday, December 4th, 7:30 PM at St. Mary s Church, 20 Legion Place, Closter Co-sponsored with the parishes of Sacred Heart and Immaculate Conception See the article in this bulletin for more information. FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Vigil Mass: Thursday, Dec. 7th, 5 PM Feast Day Masses: Friday, Dec. 8th, 12 PM & 7 PM ADVENT RECONCILIATION AT ICC December 3 & 10, 3:30-4:30 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BUS TRIP TO NYC December 8, 6PM $20 per person See the article in this bulletin for more information. 47th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROL SING Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart Thursday, December 14, $14.00 pp Depart ICC 5:15pm; Return 10:30-1pm Via Saddle River Tours Call to reserve your spot. Registration & payment due Monday, Dec. 4th. FAITH FORMATION CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Sunday, Dec. 17th, 11:30 AM BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE When the holidays are difficult due to recent deaths, life after divorce or separation, loss of job or living with serious illness. Thursday, Dec. 21st, 7:00 PM BEGINNING DECEMBER 3, 2017 AND CONTINUING FOR ONE MONTH ON A TRIAL BASIS The weekday Masses will be at 12 Noon Instead of 7:30 AM

* MORE I C C NEWS * TIS (almost) THE SEASON Remember getting ready for Christmas as a child? Each moment brought you excitement and joy. Preparing for Christmas can be as joyful ad it was then.

5 * MORE I C C NEWS * TIS (almost) THE SEASON Remember getting ready for Christmas as a child? Each moment brought you excitement and joy. Preparing for Christmas can be as joyful ad it was then. Rediscover the joy with Best Advent Ever, a free program that will help you prepare for Christmas in a way that will allow you to have a Christmas as memorable and joyful as when you were a child. You ll receive short inspirational videos, practical tips and real-life stories of hope. Get ready for the best Christmas of your life! Sign up at DynamicCatholic.com/ADVENT. SUNDAY 5PM CONTEMPORARY MASS As times change in family dynamics, we as a parish family need to adjust to the needs of our families so as to nurture them in their spiritual life. In light of this we have inaugurated a Contemporary Family Mass that will be celebrated every Sunday at 5PM. This is a great blessing to our parish as we see families participating in these liturgies as well as those new to this area and visiting. May we continue to see growth and see our parishioners invite others to participate. This Mass will be on a 3-month trial basis so as to evaluate participation of younger families as well as anyone who would like to attend this liturgy. Indeed, all families and individuals are encouraged to attend! This Mass will include contemporary music with individuals, families and youth participating. Should this be met with enthusiasm and participation we will make it part of our regular weekend schedule. COMMUNITY NEWS PERFORMING ARTS FUNDRAISER - LAUGHS - FOOD - FRIENDS ST. JOSEPH S REGIONAL HS St. Joseph Regional H.S. Performing Arts program invites you to an evening fundraiser full of laughs, food, and friends to benefit SJR Performing Arts Choreographing our Future Rehearsal Space Renovation Project. Thursday, November 30 at 7 pm. St. Joseph's Regional H.S. Admission $50 per person. Open to the entire community! 3 Professional Comedians, Delicious Hors D'Oeuvres, Desserts, Beverages, Auction, and Raffles! Purchase tickets online: sjr.booktix.com or mail check payable to: St. Joseph Regional H.S., 40 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, NJ Please include the number of guests. ST. FRANCIS GIFT SHOP, TENAFLY The Bethlehem Display and Christmas Gift Shop is now open featuring a large display of Christmas items. Please come and see what may be the last time, this beautiful Bethlehem Village. Starting next week we will have a large selection of Irish confections, cookies, candy, etc. Starting November 30th to December 3rd and December 8th to 10th we will be holding a Bake Sale and all items in the store will be reduced 30% to 50% off new marked down prices. All Christmas items will be 50% off. Browse at the Bargain $5 and $10 table. The gift shop is located at 253 Knickerbocker Road, Tenafly. For more information contact Store hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. SAVE THE DATE FOR AN EVENT THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE! REBOOT! LIVE! Internationally renowned speaker and author, CHRIS STEFANICK and special musical guest, JON NIVEN, Reboot! Live! is the fun, inspiring and practical experience of applying the beauty and genius of the heart of the Gospel to every aspect of your life. From prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, marriage, parenting, health and more! Tuesday, December 12th, 7:00 9:30PM St. Catherine of Bologna, 112 Erskine Rd., Ringwood, N.J To register, go online to or Contact Jean Caughey, at FREE WORKSHOP FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Let the King of My Heart Be the Wind Beneath My Wings Tuesdays, Nov. 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 4:30-6:30pm. Refreshments and copy of companion book, Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions, 4th Edition, included. Holy Name Medical Center, 718 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, Marian Hall Conference Center. Sessions are interactive and designed to give participants the skills to manage their health and learn ways to keep active in their lives and relationships. Registration required, limited seating. Contact Courtney Lozano by Nov. 6, or c-lozano@holyname.org.

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SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR ADVENT EVENTS! 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, the