Third Sunday of Advent December 13, 2020

3 5 M O U N T A I N A V E N U E • S O M E R V I L L E , N E W J E R S E Y 0 8 8 7 6 Parish Center 908-725-1112 Fax: 908-725-6269 Email: cjanuse@icsomerville.org Web: www.immaculateconception.org Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Office of Children’s Faith Formation 908-725-1112 Ext. 1119 or 1128 Advancement Office 908-722-0200 Ext. 1224 Music Office 908-526-3016

Weekend Masses Saturday -------------------------------------------- 5:00 pm Sunday---------------- 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 am (in English) 1:00 pm (in Spanish) Holy Day Eve (Vigil) ----------------------------- 7:00 pm Holy Day 6:30, 8:00 am, 12:10 & 7:00 pm (in English) 8:30 pm (in Spanish) Daily Masses ------------------------------ 6:30 & 8:00 am Note: September to June the schedule changes as follows - Friday, 6:30 & 8:30 am / First Friday, 6:30, 8:30 & 10:15 am Confessions Saturday --------- 2:00 - 3:00 pm in English & Spanish

Religious Forma on - Grades: K-8 Mondays: 5:00 - 6:15 pm /6:15-7:30 pm (alternating weeks) Wednesdays: 5:00 - 6:15 pm / 6:15 - 7:30 pm (alternating weeks)

Immaculate Conception School 908-725-6516 / www.icsschool.org Mr. Jeffrey Martinelli, MA, Principal

Schools Immaculata High School 908-722-0200 / www.immaculatahighschool.org Ms. Joan Silo, Head of School

Parish Center Rev. Msgr. Joseph G. Celano ------------------------- Pastor Rev. Joseph Illés ------------------------------ Parochial Vicar Rev. Paul Michalowski ---------------------- Parochial Vicar Deacon Frank J. Quinn Deacon John R. Czekaj Deacon Reynaldo Lopez

Jo Anne Peppe --------- Business Manager Karen Bohler -- Director, Children’s Faith Formation Patti Jannuzzi Director, New Evangeliza-tion/Stewardship/Adult Faith Formation Jeanine Cavanagh --------------------------- Director, Social Ministry Gary Gavula ----- Director, Sacred Music Carol Januse ---- Parish Secretary/Office Manager Joselynn Toro ----------- Spanish Secretary Beverly Gaffney ------- Parish Bookkeeper

Jenny Santiago -------- Mrs. Bohler' s Asst.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Parish Mission Immaculate Conception is a parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey. We seek to live the gospel as faithful Disciples of Jesus Christ. As Stewards of our God given gifts we proclaim the good news of salvation. Empowered by the Holy Spirit we are commissioned as Apostles to transform all things in Christ.

Liturgy and Prayer This Week

Mass Intentions Scripture Readings For This Week

Rosary-(Postponed) The Rosary will be recited every Monday at 2:00 in the Chapel. All are welcome.

Spanish Rosary will be recited at 2PM on Wednesdays currently by Zoom. The Rosary For Life is the first Saturday

of the month at 8:30AM in the Chapel. Novena and Evening Prayer-

(Postponed) This service takes place every Monday in the Chapel, beginning with the Rosary at 7:00 , followed by the

Perpetual Novena Devotion in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and Evening Prayer at 7:30 .

Adoration & Exposition: Tues. 8:30am-3pm; Fri. 9am-3pm .

Divine Mercy Chaplet: -(Postponed) Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited every

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Third Sunday of Advent December 13, 2020

Today’s Readings: -Is 61:1-2a, 10-11 Ps Lk 1:46-48 1 Thes 5:16-24 Jn 1:6-8, 19-28

December 14: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 Mt 21-23-27 December 15: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13 Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19 and 23 Mt 21:28-32 December 16 Is 45:6c-8,18, 21c-25 Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 Lk 7:18b-23 December 17: Gn 49:2, 8-10 Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 Mt 1:1-17 December 18: Jer 23:5-8 Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 Mt 1:18-25 December 19: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 Lk 1:5-25 December 20: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 Rom 16:25-27 Lk 1:26-38

Due to the changing conditions with COVID and celebration of mass w/school mass times, typically on Friday are subject to change. See the web for updates. Other days included with be masses of Holy Day of Obligation. Please note all weekday and weekend livestream times remain in effect.

Monday, December 14, St. John of the Cross 6:30 G A. Z 8:00 F F Tuesday, December 15 6:30 G F 8:00 A M. Z Wednesday, December 16 6:30 K R 8:00 M C Thursday, December 17 6:30 J P. M K 8:00 R B —1 Friday, December 18 6:30 C R 8:30 M G. Z Saturday, December 19 6:30 M R 8:00 I R J 5:00 F T

P P Sunday, December 20, The Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:30 R C 9:00 S . H M , I.H.M. 11:00 G M 1:00 B P

Baptisms Baptisms are celebrated in English on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 11AM. Baptisms in Spanish are on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:00AM. . To register for the baptism of a child, call 725-1112. The next available session in English: TBD. Currently, please use FORMED.org and use Parishioner code e3312 for Baptism class resources. Please note: the first available English Baptism is in 2021.

Stewardship. A Way of Life Tithing, God’s Plan For Giving

Our next Penny Collection is 1/2 & 1/3/21

Our next Food Collection is 12/19—12/20

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SSecond Sunday of Advent December 13

“Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circum-stances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - 18 This scripture reading sums up Stewardship. “Rejoice always” means place your trust in God; He will provide all that you need. “Pray constantly” means prayer should be a running con-versation with God throughout the whole day, every day. “Give thanks in all circumstances” means even in bad situations, thank God. Suffering a little bit helps build empathy for others in similar situations and shows our dependence on God.

DAILY MASSES

MONDAY-SATURDAY 6:30AM MONDAY-THURSDAY AND SATURDAY 8AM FRIDAY 8:30AM THE 8AM MASSES AND THE 8:30AM MASSES ARE LIVE-STREAMED. BOTH MASSES ARE IN THE MAIN CHURCH. NOW THAT SCHOOL HAS REOPENED THE FRIDAY MASS IS AT 8:30AM. THE MASS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW.IMMACULATECONCEPTION.ORG ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT WILL CONTINUE ON TUESDAYS AT 8:30 TO 3 & FRIDAYS FROM 9AM TO 3PM IN THE MAIN CHURCH. CONFESSIONS ARE ON SATURDAYS FROM 2-3PM. OUR REGULAR WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF MASSES ARE: SATURDAYS AT 5PM AND SUNDAYS AT 7:30AM, 9AM AND 11AM IN ENGLISH AND 1PM IN SPANISH. (5PM, 9AM AND 1PM LIVESTREAMED)

Sunday Mass Worship Guides Sunday Mass worship guides will now be available for you to download and view on your mobile phone or tablet. Simply scan the QR Code below or PDF version is also available for you to download and print from our website. The worship guide contains the Sunday readings, hymns and responses.

Open the QR Code reader on your phone. Hold your device over a QR Code so that it’s clearly visible

within your smartphone’s screen. Two things can happen when you correctly hold your smartphone over a QR Code. The phone automatically scans the code. On some readers, you have to press a button to snap a picture, not unlike the button on your smartphone camera. If necessary, press the button. Your smartphone reads the code and navigates to the intended desti-nation, which doesn’t happen instantly. It may take a few sec-onds on most devices.

Prayer Requests for our Parish Sick:

Patricia Bavosi Mimi Brown

Margaret DeStefano Elaine & Donald Grimm

David Kreiger Richard Moody Rebecca Pierce Kelvin Ramos Margie Rice Connie Rohn Arlene Seidel

Bill & Marilyn Silvaney William Sternadori

Sheila White If you would like someone added to the sick list, please stop by the Parish Center to fill out a form or call us at 908-725-1112.

HOLIDAY BHULLETIN DEADLINES Bulletin Date Due by 12 noon 12/27/20 Due by 12/20 1/3/21 Due by 12/22/2\01

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The Pastor’s Corner

December 8, 2020 Dear Friends, At his Inaugural Mass as Supreme Pontiff, Pope St. John Paul II said these unforgettable words, “Brothers and sisters, do not be afraid to welcome Christ and accept His power…Do not be afraid! Open, I say open wide the doors to Christ! … So often today, man does not know that which is within him, in the depths of his mind and heart. So often he is uncer-tain about the meaning of his life on this earth. He is assailed by doubt, a doubt which turns into despair. We ask you, therefore, we beg you, with humility and with trust, let Christ speak to man. He alone has words of life, yes, of eternal life.” (October 22, 1978) How well these words speak to our times today. It is no secret that Covid-19 has impacted the lives and livelihoods of many. But to a world that is tossed about in its own uncertainty and fear, we make a bold proclamation; “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5) Doubt and fear must yield to the new hope given to the eyes of faith in the Child born in Bethlehem. Christmas matters because Jesus matters. It is His coming into the world we celebrate. What is Christmas, my friends, if it is not the opening of our hearts to Him who speaks the words of life to us and reveals God to man and man to himself? The celebration of the Nativity of the Lord is especially urgent this year because we need to be renewed in the hope Christ offers us. But it also poses several pastoral and practical challenges for us. On one hand, we need to “throw open the doors” of the church to those who come to church at Christmas. On the other hand, we need to do it in a way that protects the health and safety of our parishioners according to the current guidelines of both the Diocese of Metuchen and state and local health authorities. In order to balance these two needs, I am adding more Masses to our current schedule. Masses will be celebrated in both the church and the gymnasium of Immaculata High School in order to ac-commodate our parishioners in a way that respects current health and safety guidelines. The Mass schedule will be as follows:

December 24: The Vigil of Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord 5:00pm in the Church

5:30pm in Immaculata High School 7:00pm in Immaculata High School

7:30pm in the Church 12:00am in the Church

December 25: The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord 9:00am in the Church

9:30am in Immaculata High School 11:00am in the Church

11:30am in Immaculata High School

We have developed a schedule for Masses celebrated in Spanish in conjunction with the Oratorian community in Rari-tan. That schedule is as follows:

Christmas Eve, 8:00pm at St. Joseph Church, Raritan Christmas Day, 12:00pm at St. Joseph Church, Raritan

Christmas Day, 1:00pm at Immaculate Conception Church, Somerville. We must also consider the current restriction which limits the occupancy of our worship spaces to 25% of their capacity or 150 people, whatever number is less. For us, our capacity is now limited to 150 people per Mass in both locations. In order accomplish this, an online registration process has been created and linked to the parish website. Registration is required for each individual to attend Christmas Masses this year so we can ensure that social distancing is maintained in the church and not have to turn people away at the door once the church or gym has reached capacity. The online registration portal will be opened on Monday, December 14, 2020. Once it opens, registration will be first-come-first-served so I suggest that you register as soon as possible. Upon completing your registration, a confirmation email will be sent to you which must be presented to the ushers for admittance into the church or gym for Mass. Of course, face-masks must be worn at all times both in church and the gym for Christmas Masses.

Advent/Christmas Schedule 2020 Immaculate Conception, Somerville

Sundays of Advent: Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13 , 20 Regular Mass Schedule

Saturday: 5:00 Vigil Mass Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 in English and 1:00 in Spanish

Thursday, December 24th (Christmas Eve Masses)

5:00 (M C ), 5:30 (I.H.S. G ), 7:00 (I.H.S. Gym),7:30 (M C ) and 12:00 ( ) Musical Meditations on the Nativity be-

fore Midnight Mass starting at 11:15

Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day) 9:00 (M C ) 9:30 (I.H.S. G ), 11:00 (Main Church), 11:30 (I.H.S. Gym) and 1:00 in Spanish (Main Church); W -

M S O R . T :

C E , 8:00 S . J C , R C D , 12:00 S . J C , R

Sunday, December 27 (The Feast of the Holy Family) Saturday, 12/26 5:00 Vigil Mass, Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 in English

and 1:00 in Spanish

Friday, January 1 (Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God) Thursday, 12/31: 5:00 Vigil Mass, Friday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 in English and

1:00 in Spanish

Sunday, January 3 (The Epiphany of the Lord) and January 10, (The Baptism of the Lord.)

Saturday 5:00 Vigil Mass, Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 in English and 1:00 in Spanish

Schedule of Confessions

Monday, December 14: 4:00-5:00 7:00-8:00

Wednesday, December 16: 4:00-5:00 7:00-8:00 Saturday, December 19: 4:00-5:00 7:30-8:30 Monday, December 21: 4:00-5:00 7:00-8:00

www.immaculateconception.org

Immaculate Conception Pro-Life Corner

This weekend, on Saturday Dec. 12, we honor Mary under her ti-tle Our Lady of Guadalupe. Many praying and working in the de-fense of Life have a special devo-tion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, seeing in this appearance of Mary a clear expression of God's love for all humanity, including the child in the womb.The feast cele-brates the appearance in Mexico

of the Blessed Mother to St. Juan Diego in the year 1531. Mary appeared as a beautiful pregnant girl, with a complexion similar to that of an Aztec Indian. From her dress and the site of her appearance, the Aztecs would clearly understand her to be the Mother of God. Mary requested St. Juan Diego to tell the Bishop she wished that a chapel be built at the site where she appeared, explaining - "I am your merciful Mother, the Mother of all who live united in this land, and all mankind, of all those who love me, of those who cry to me, of those who have confidence in me. Here I will hear their weeping and their sorrows, and will remedy and alleviate their sufferings, necessities and misfortunes." The Bishop did not believe Juan and asked for a sign. Our Lady told Juan to go to the top of a hill and gather roses. Juan obeyed although he knew that only cactus grew there. Finding the roses he gathered them and returned to Mary who arranged them in his tilma (pancho). When Juan returned to the Bishop and opened his tilma the roses fell to the floor and all present were amazed to see on his tilma an im-age of Our Lady, just as she appeared to St. Juan Die-go. Mary's appearance to St. Juan Diego as one of his people, and as the pregnant Mother of God, is a power-ful reminder that all people have value and dignity, in-cluding the child in the womb. Our Lady of Guadalupe represents God's love for all people, born and pre-born, especially identifying with the poor and defenseless among us. As we pray and work to bring the Culture of Life to our present day society, we need to seek the in-tercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and remember with confidence the encouragement she gave to St. Juan Diego - "Listen and let it penetrate your heart ... do not be troubled or weighed down with grief. Do not fear any illness or vexation, anxiety or pain. Am I not here who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and pro-tection? Am I not your fountain of life? Are you not in the folds of my mantle? In the crossing of my arms? Is there anything else you need?" In these days when we are facing the prospect of having our government under the control of those who will push radical pro-abortion poli-cies, we especially need the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe to protect the child in the womb. Our Lady of Guadalupe pray for us, and through your intercession may we become a nation that truly respects the sanctity of all human life. Submitted by Kevin Dugan

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Annually each February, over 400 Spartans and their families gather to honor the memory of all faculty, and alumni who have died. To help us make sure our listing is current, please review this list of Deceased Spartans. If you know of any classmates who may have passed away, but are not on this list, please let us know via email to Stacey Mezzacca Geary '91 at sgeary@immaculatahighschool.org

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Social Ministry Operation St. Nick -

Operation St. Nick is our Christ-mas gift giving endeavor for area children/families in need. Look for the Christmas tree in the Church, beginning November 21st! This year for 2020 we have a Sign-Up Geni-us link for people who would

rather contribute in this way. If you prefer this option just go to our website which takes you to the Operation Saint Nick write up and includes the link to sign up geni-us (www.immaculateconception.org). Tags on the Giving Tree this year will be available for those who wish to con-tribute in the traditional manner. We are still planning to collect close to a thousand gifts as we have done over the past years, however, given the current condi-tions Sign Up Genius, for some may be the best ap-proach to our Christmas giving! You can type the link into your browser and all instructions will be provided. Please be aware that we will be disinfecting the Giving Tree with Lysol throughout the day. The tags on the tree indicate specific gifts requested by families and their chil-dren. By taking a tag or using Sign Up Genius then re-turning the gifts to church with the specified gift, you will be sharing the joy of Christmas with those less fortunate. Each year more than one thousand gifts are collected and distributed to parishioners in need and other local agencies (i.e. Division of Youth and Family Services, Catholic Charities, our Parish Christmas Appalachian Mission and Parish families in need). It is easy to become distracted from the true meaning of Christmas in a world that emphasizes commercialism and seems to push toward secular observance of the holi-days. It is a blessing to be part of a faith community that exemplifies the spirit of giving, year after year, by its gen-erous participation in this project. The simple act of giv-ing selflessly and joyfully is a wonderful way to celebrate the birth of our Savior. Each year Immaculate Conception Parish’s outpouring of love has put a smile on the infant child, our Lord and Sav-ior. Two thousand years have come and gone, yet de-spite the pain and suffering that exist in this sometimes-cruel world, you bring joy – joy to the world that yes, the Lord has come. Thank you for continually saying yes and bringing Christ into the world through your unselfish acts of charity. You have truly embraced the challenge of the season to live justly and to be a peaceful presence in our world. The mystery of God continues to be born in you throughout the year.

Alternative Gift-Giving Op-portunity 2020 ~ Think Out-side the Box! Back by popular de-mand our Alternative Gift Giving Oppor-tunity (AGGO) will be held this weekend: December 5th and 6th. The AGGO offers all parishioners an opportunity to give to

those who are less fortunate. This is a chance to welcome Christmas with less emphasis on material gift giving and respond to the needs of those around us. Realizing that one of the greatest gifts we can give is to help improve the qual-ity of another’s life. Representatives from our church will be present in the main vestibule of the church at the AGGO after all Masses. Parishioners will be invited to make a donation to the cause of their choice, and in turn will be given a certi icate to present to the people in your life whom you wish to honor through this gift giving. This is a chance to honor family and friends through your generos-ity towards others in need of assistance. Participating agencies will include: SHIP (Samaritan Homeless Interim Program); Habitat for Humanity; Appalachia Relief Services; Pregnancy Aid Center of Raritan; Immaculate Conception Elizabeth Ministry; Interfaith Hospitability Network; and the Immaculate Conception Social Ministry Emergency Relief Fund. The Gift Giving Opportunity comes at such a perfect time of year. Not only because most of us feel generous and desire to help those in need, but also it is a time when we are searching for gift ideas. Sometimes we need a little some-thing to add to a gift, sometimes we need stocking stuffers, sometimes we want to give a gift to someone, but we know that person needs absolutely nothing. The Gift Giving Op-portunity can meet all these needs! It is just the perfect gift to give anyone. There are also so many options of charities and amounts to give. Some testimonials include: “I love giving a gift to the Appalachian Relief Services to my Fa-ther. He was a builder by trade, and I think it brings back fond memories, in addition, he knows that a donation is going to help others in need, which is something he did all his life.” “I love giving this gift in my children's stockings. They always open their stockings irst and this just re-minds them what the real spirit of Christmas is, giving.” “Personally, I view The Gift Giving Opportunity is a won-derful convenience to me as it completes my Christmas shopping. It's a place where you can ind a gift for everyone on your list!” Participating in our Alternative Gift Giving Opportunity is a great way to make a difference this holiday season. At the fair, learn about the many local, organizations making a difference in our community and world. "Maybe Christmas*," he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more!" - from How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss

Special Needs Mass: There will be no Mass for Hidden Treasures until further no-tice. Your understanding is appreciated dur-ing this time.

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Office of Children's Faith Formation

Office of Liturgy & Sacred Music

Gary Gavula, Director, Sacred Music E-Mail: ggavula@icsomerville.org; Ext 1133

Msgr. Joseph Celano, Extraordinary Minister’s of the Eucharist & Lector Formation

Vacant, Ministers of Hospitality Coordinator

Karen Bohler, Director, Children's Faith Formation E-Mail: kbohler@icsomerville.org; Ext 1119

Jenny Santiago, CFF secretary E-Mail: jsantiago@icsomerville.org; Ext. 1128

CCHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

35 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Tel: 908-725-1112 ∙ Fax: 908-725-6269

www.immaculateconception.org Diocese of Metuchen website: www.diometuchen.org

Parish Directory

Office of New Evangelization and Stewardship

Jeanine Cavanagh, Director, Social Ministry, E-Mail: neansy@msn.com, Ext 1126

Appalachian Relief Services Camp Fatima of NJ/Mentally Disabled Elizabeth Ministry Interfaith Hospitality Network-shelters homeless Habitat for Humanity Hospital Ministry Monthly Food Collection Monthly Penny Collection for SHIP Nursing Home Visitations Parish Nursing Program Pro-Life Outreach St. Joseph Workers Samaritan Homeless Interim Program (SHIP)

SHIP’s Galley —Serving or preparing meals SHIP’s Mobile Kitchen—Serving meals SHIP’s SOS Unit—personal hygiene items

St. Peregrine Ministry—Cancer Outreach St. Zita Ministry—Judy Hancock, 908-432-2371 Project Linus —Lynette Klar Persons with Disabilities—Regina Tegeler, 908-963-8473

MATthew 25 Ministry – Anne Lurski, 908-285-4326 alurski@optonline.net

The Parish Office

The Parish Clergy

Office of Social Ministry

Rev. Msgr. Joseph Celano, Pastor Rev. Joseph Illes, Parochial Vicar, Ext 1127 Rev. Paul Michalowski, Parochial Vicar, Ext 1122 Frank J. Quinn, Deacon John R. Czekaj, Deacon Reynaldo Lopez, Deacon

Patti Jannuzzi, Director, New Evangelization/ Stewardship/Adult Faith Formation 908-895-1124 pjannuzzi@icsomerville.org

Mirna Gonzalez, Coordinators of Discipleship 908-895- 1124

Mary Young, Coordinators, Becoming Catholic / Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults; 908-725-1112

Joan Kopil, Bereavement Ministry and Lazarus Ministry; 908-369-0845

Parish Trustees, Mrs. Judy Hancock Mr. John Tegeler Vacant, W elcome Ministry for New Parishioners, 908-725-1112

Carol Januse, Parish Secretary/Office Manager E-Mail: cjanuse@icsomerville.org; Ext 1116

Jo Anne Peppe, Business Manager E-Mail: jpeppe@icsomerville.org; 908-895- 1120

Rich Rau, Director of Advancement, rrau@immaculatahighschool.org or 908-722-0200 ext. 1223

Stacey Geary, Advancement Associate for Alumni Relations, 908-722-0200 Ext. 1222 E-Mail: sgeary@immaculatahighschool.org

Joselynn Toro, Parish Secretary/Spanish E-Mail: jtoro@icsomerville.org; Ext 1117

Beverly Gaffney, Parish Bookkeeper E-Mail: bgaffney@ics41mtn.org; Ext 1118

Milton Ayala, Director, Maintenance; Ext 1110

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Intención de la Santa Misa 6 de Diciembre del 2020

LUIS ROMAN

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Domingo Is 40:1-5, 9-11 Lunes Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Mt 21:23-27 Martes Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Mt 21:28-32

Miércoles Is 45:6b- 8, 18, 21c-25; Lk 7:18b-23 Jueves Gn 49:2, 8-10; Mt 1:1-17 Viernes Jer 23:5-8; Mt 1:18-25 Sábado Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:5-25

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TERCERA DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO

13 de Diciembre del 2020

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Lecturas del Domingo

UNA FRESCA PERSPECTIVA DE LAS LECTURAS DO-MINICALES SU PALABRA HOY por el Reverendo William J. Reilly

“Estén siempre alegres. Oren sin cesar. Den gracias a Dios en toda ocasión: esto es lo que Dios quiere de todos ustedes, en Cristo Jesús. No extingan la acción del Espíritu; no desprecien las profecías; examínenlo todo y quédense con lo bueno. Cuídense del mal en todas sus formas. Que el Dios de la paz los santifique plenamente. El que los llama es fiel, y así lo hará.” A mitad de esta estación santa, se nos da ánimo. Encuentre la alegría en la presencia del Señor. Use estos días para oración. San Pablo dice a sus lectores que esa es la voluntad de Dios. A menudo reflexionamos en las palabras al orar ‘hágase Tu voluntad.’ Estamos llamados a cumplir Su voluntad. ¿Cuál es Su voluntad para mí, en este momento? Los profetas han hablado, la iglesia nos apoya y anima. San Pablo le dijo a sus seguidores que la voluntad de Dios es que seamos salvados y llegar a conocer la verdad. Durante el año pasado, hemos escuchamos y aprendido mucho sobre pruebas. La gente fue examinada para saber si estaban infectadas, si tenían anticuerpos. La gente hizo colas para reci-bir el test y ansiosamente esperaron los resultados. Se nos dice hoy que examinemos todo y nos quedemos con lo bueno. Sólo quedan dos cortas semanas para que tomemos y pasemos el examen. ‘Ven, Señor Jesús.’

Mensaje Espiritual

TERCER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO Primera Lectura: Isaías 61:1-2a, 10-11 Isaías describe la alegría y salvación que acompañarán la venida de Cristo. Compara las plantas que crecen en un jardín a la justicia que crecerá en todas las naciones. Segunda Lectura: 1 Tesalonicenses 5:16-24 Pablo le recuerda a los tesalonicenses a estar constante-mente listos para la llegada de Cristo. Les dice “apártense de toda clase de mal” para que sean irrepro-chables cuando finalmente llegue Jesús. Evangelio: San Juan 1:6-8, 19-28 Juan explica que él es sólo un mensajero de uno más poderoso que él. Juan hace hincapié en que deben preparar el camino para uno tan poderoso que él no es digno de ni siquiera desatar las cintas de su sandalias.

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8 de Diciembre 2020 Queridos amigos, En su Misa Inaugural como Sumo Pontífice, el Papa San Juan Pablo II dijo estas inolvidables palabras: “Hermanos, no temáis acoger a Cristo y aceptar su poder… ¡No tengáis miedo! ¡Abrid, digo, abrid de par en par las puertas a Cristo! … Muy a menudo hoy en día, el hombre no sabe lo que está dentro de él, en lo más profundo de su mente y corazón. Muy a menudo no está seguro del significado de su vida en esta tierra. Lo asalta la duda, una duda que se convierte en desesperación. Te rogamos, por tanto, te suplicamos, con humildad y con confianza, que Cristo hable al hombre. Él solo tiene palabras de vida, sí, de vida eterna.” (22 octubre 1978) Qué bien estas palabras hablan a nuestro tiempo hoy. No es ningún secreto que Covid-19 ha impactado las vidas y los medios de subsistencia de muchos. Pero a un mundo que está sacudido por su propia incertidumbre y miedo, hacemos una proclamación audaz; "La luz brilla en las tinieblas y las tinieblas no la vencieron". (Juan 1: 5) La duda y el temor deben ceder ante la nueva esperanza que se da a los ojos de la fe en el Niño nacido en Belén. La Navidad importa porque Jesús importa. Es Su venida al mundo lo que celebramos. ¿Qué es la Navidad, amigos míos, si no es la apertura de nuestro corazón a Aquel que nos habla palabras de vida y revela a Dios al hombre y el hombre a sí mismo? La celebración de la Natividad del Señor es especialmente urgente este año porque necesitamos ser renovados en la esperanza que Cristo nos ofrece. Pero también nos plantea varios desafíos pastorales y prácticos. Por un lado, tenemos que "abrir las puertas" de la iglesia a quienes vienen a la iglesia en Navidad. Por otro lado, debemos hacerlo de una manera que proteja la salud y la seguridad de nuestros feligreses de acuerdo con las pautas actuales tanto de la Diócesis de Metuchen como de las autoridades de salud estatales y locales. Para equilibrar estas dos necesidades, estoy agregando más misas a nuestro programa actual. Las misas se celebrarán tanto en la iglesia como en el gimnasio de Immaculata High School con el fin de acomodar a nuestros feligreses de una manera que respete las pautas actuales de salud y seguridad. El horario de las misas será el siguiente: 24 de diciembre: Vigilia de la Solemnidad de la Natividad del Señor 5:00 pm en la Iglesia: 5:30 pm en Immaculata High School 7:00 pm en Immaculata High School 7:30 pm en la Iglesia 12:00 am en la Iglesia 25 de diciembre: Solemnidad de la Natividad del Señor 9:00 am en la Iglesia: 9:30 am en Immaculata High School 11:00 am en la Iglesia 11:30 am en Immaculata High School Hemos desarrollado un horario de misas celebradas en español en conjunto con la comunidad oratoriana en Raritan. Ese horario es el siguiente: Nochebuena, 8:00 pm en St. Joseph Church, Raritan Día de Navidad, 12:00 pm en St. Joseph Church, Raritan Día de Navidad, 1:00 pm en la Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción, Somerville. También debemos considerar la restricción actual que limita la ocupación de nuestros espacios de culto al 25% de su capacidad o 150 personas, el número que sea menor. Para nosotros, nuestra capacidad ahora está limitada a 150 personas por misa en ambos lugares. Para lograr esto, se ha creado un proceso de registro en línea y se ha vinculado al sitio web de la parroquia. Se requiere registrarse para que cada individuo asista a las misas de Navidad este año para que podamos asegurarnos de que se mantenga el distanciamiento social en la iglesia y no tener que rechazar a las personas en la puerta una vez que la iglesia o el gimnasio hayan alcanzado su capacidad. El portal de registro en línea se abrirá el lunes 14 de diciembre de 2020. Una vez que se abra, el registro se realizará por orden de llegada, por lo que le sugiero que se registre lo antes posible. Al completar su registro, se le enviará un correo electrónico de confirmación que deberá presentar a los acomodadores para que lo ingresen a la iglesia o al gimnasio para la misa. Por supuesto, las mascarillas deben usarse en todo momento tanto en la iglesia como en el gimnasio para las misas de Navidad. Estaremos transmitiendo misas navideñas en vivo en Facebook y estamos investigando la posibilidad de un circuito cerrado o transmisión en vivo también para una asistencia desbordada en el Little Theatre en Immaculata High School y en la cafetería de Immaculate Conception School. Tanto la adición de misas en Immaculata High School como la implementación de un proceso de registro es nuestro plan actual para Navidad. Si las condiciones cambian, para bien o para mal, en las próximas semanas, nuestros planes cambiarán en consecuencia y se publicarán en el sitio web y en Facebook a medida que se desarrollen. ¿Es este plan ideal? No, pero creo que es la única forma en que podemos equilibrar nuestra necesidad de celebrar la Natividad juntos mientras protegemos la salud y seguridad de los demás mientras lo hacemos. Esta Navidad será diferente a todas las demás en nuestra parroquia. Sin embargo, la gracia que nos ofrece la venida de Dios en la carne no puede ser restringida. Uní mi voz a la del Papa San Juan Pablo II y les digo: "¡Abran de par en par las puertas a Cristo!" que nos muestra el verdadero valor y significado de nuestra vida y nos dice "¡No tengas miedo!" Servus, Msgr. Joseph G. Celano

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Horario Regular de Misas Sábado: 5:00 PM Misa de Vigilia

Domingo: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 AM en Inglés y 1:00 PM en Español

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