Masses Saturdays at 5:00pm Sunday Morning– 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00noon Weekdays: Monday thru Friday at 8:00am It is our custom to pray the Rosary every Monday after 8:00am Mass Holy Days: Masses will be announced in the bulletin as they are scheduled Served by Fr. Leo J. Butler, Pastor Fr. Franco Pinto, Weekend Assistant Deacon James Puliatte Sr. Elizabeth Holler, S.C., Pastoral Associate Sr. Susanne Reynolds, S.S.J., Pastoral Associate/DRE Charles LaLima, Director of Music Ministry Christina Benaquista, Coordinator of Jr. High Faith Formation Michael Rooney, Confirmation Coordinator Canice Cristofoletti, Business Manager Louise Lucivero, Parish Secretary

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BAPTISM: Parents wishing to have their child baptized must attend a Baptismal Prep Class. Please contact Sr. Susanne at 201-768-1771. 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 parish office 201-768-1600 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 IS RECITED EVERY MONDAY FOLLOWING THE 8:00 AM MASS.

ALL PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ February 1,2015 Come, let us bow down in worship; let us kneel before the LORD who made us. — Psalm 95:6

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Parish Office Faith Formation Office Parish Web-site: iccnorwood.org Phone: 201-768-1600 Fax: 201-768-8006 201-768-1771 Parish Email: iccnorwood@verizon.net Office Hours: email: icc_ccd@yahoo.com Facility Rental: For Parish Hall, Center 9 A.M.-2 P.M. Monday through Thursday and Gym, contact Fr. Leo, (201) 768-1600

EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR

FOR LIFE, MARRIAGE AND LIBERTY

Every Tuesday in Church at 7PM Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or hon-oring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. In a deeper sense, it involves "the con-templation of the Mystery of Christ truly present before us". During Eucharistic Adoration, we "watch and wait", we remain "silent" in His Pres-ence and open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist ... By wor-shiping the Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be! Like a magnet, The Lord draws us to Himself and gently transforms us.

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.

Saturday January 31, 2015 5:00pm The Parish Family Sunday February 1, 2015 8:00am Jean Butti– Edna Cwirko 10:00am In Thanksgiving– Elaine & Paul Danno 12:00pm Living & Deceased members of the Laurenzo Family Monday February 2, 2015 8:00am John Brennan– Mary & Bill McGurn Tuesday February 3, 2015 8:00am John Brennan– Edna Cwirko Wednesday February 4, 2015 8:00am John Brennan– Sr. Elizabeth Holler Thursday February 5, 2015 8:00am Communion Service Friday February 6, 2015 8:00am John Brennan– Johanna Keating & Family Saturday February 7, 2015 5:00pm Vincent Garofalo– Fran D’Andrea & the Garofalo Family Sunday February 8, 2015 8:00am The Parish Family 10:00am Joseph Cristaldi– Loving wife Joan 12:00pm John Baisley– The Baisley Family

MASS INTENTIONS TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Moses spoke to all the people, saying: “A prophet like me will the LORD, your God, raise up for you” (Deuteronomy 18:15-20). Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95). Second Reading — Brothers and sisters: I should like you to be free of anxieties (1 Corinthians 7:32-35). Gospel — The people were astonished at Jesus’ teaching; he taught them as one having authority (Mark 1:21-28). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 1:29-39

Feb. 1– 8th Grade Family Class Mass, 10am Feb. 2– Gr. 6-8 Faith Formation with Blessing of Throats Feb. 3, 10, 24– Gr. 1-5 Faith Formation Feb. 7– Laura Roth in Harrington Park, 8pm Feb. 8– Snow date for Laura Roth at 3pm Feb. 8, 22– Confirmation Faith Formation Feb. 9, 23– Gr. 6-8 Faith Formation Feb. 9– Pre-Cana Meeting in Parish Hall, 7pm Feb. 10, 24– Knights of Columbus in Parish Hall, 8pm Feb. 15– 7th Grade Family Mass, 10am Feb. 18– Ash Wednesday Feb. 20– Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, Parish Ctr., 6pm Feb. 28– Confirmation Retreat in Kearney Every Tuesday– Eucharistic Holy Hour in Church, 7pm Every Sunday– NVYP in Parish Hall, 3pm Every Sunday- AA in Parish Hall 7:30-8:30pm Every Wednesday– Al Anon in Parish Hall 9-11:30am

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES THIS WEEK Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Boy Scout Sunday Monday: The Presentation of the Lord; World Day for Consecrated Life; Blessing of Candles; Groundhog Day Tuesday: St. Blaise; St. Ansgar; Blessing of Throats; Tu B’Shvat (Jewish new year of trees) begins at sunset Thursday: St. Agatha Friday: St. Paul Miki and companions; First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

PARISH CALENDAR ~ JANUARY 2015

Kindly notify the rectory if any names that may be Removed from the Prayer List.

Thank You! Please pray for all those who are ill and their caretakers.

Lorraine Lupardi, Vincent Auletta, Louise Frola, Emma Benvenuto, Thomas Wendelken Jr., Michelle D’Ercole, Stephanie DenBoer, Christophe LaFontant, Walter Prucnel, Sr. Kathleen Vincent, Debbie Rumbaugh, Maria Ramirez, Fr. Gene Berry, Ryan MacNaughton, Dick Musacchio, Margaret Radish, Elias Novina, Nancy Cassidy, Vicki Drecolias, James Cody, Adelia Roberts, Jack McKeon, Bruce Seibel, MaryEllen Mauro, Laraine Crawford, Gabriel DiCarlo, Louis Frola, Clinton Seward, Rocco DeMenna, Richard Bator, Walter Anthony Capricuso, Michele Mullen, Katie Crevani, Matthew Dalton, Kevin Shelton, Ellen Walsh, Kim Cartwright, Vito Lucivero, Ronald Ashley, Guistina Rossi, Fr. Peter Funesti, Robert Traudt, Sr., Meghan Dolan, Joe Garofalo, Otto & Amy Kraus, Kevin O’Connell, Jean Ashley, John Ottina, Nicole Kraus Please make your prayer requests by emailing the rectory at iccnorwood@verizon.net, or calling (201) 768-1600. Names will be published for six weeks. Names may be renewed upon request.

For communion to the sick in hospitals and nursing homes please also call the Rectory.

The Bread and Wine will be offered during the first week in February for

Hillary Lawrence requested by Laura & Robert Neumann

* FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK *

Super Bowl Sunday Weekend Dear Super Bowl Fans: So, we have the Super Bowl on Sunday Eve-ning & it should be a good match up!!! This weekend I would like to use the analogy of a football team to describe God and the Church, using some parts of today’s Gospel and the Creed that we profess, tweaking some of the wording to fit the analogy. God is the “upper management” of the team. God the Father is the owner and maker of the team. God the Son is the general manager and God the Spirit is the coach. We, the Church, are the players. But, the Son also became a player. By the power of the coach, he came down from the owner’s box and became a player (let’s say a quarterback). He had great power and authority over his op-ponents, as we hear in today’s Gospel. His power was so great on and off the field (in deed and in word) that he “amazed” and “astonished” the crowds, and “his fame spread everywhere.” His biggest opponent was sin. He won victory over this archenemy of his on the Cross. It was the greatest victory of all-time in the game of life, in fulfillment of the playbook. As players on his team, we all share in his vic-tory. He retired from the game, and ascended into the owner’s box where he sits at the right hand of the owner. Now, the Spirit has been the coach from the beginning and he has spoken through the play-ers from of old. But, when the Son ascended, he gave full leadership of the team to the coach. The Spirit leads the Church. He teaches us how to play to the best of our abilities. He teaches us how to play as Jesus played – with love. If we play as Jesus played…if we play the game of life with love, we share in his victory. It is the greatest victory of all-time in the game of life. Finally, the Son has one more role. He is the

nourishment of the team through his Body and Blood. The Eucharist is our Gatorade! It nour-ishes us, refreshes us, and strengthens us as players so that we will play as Jesus played. We might look at Jesus in the tabernacle and think that his work is done…that he is resting after his victory on the field. He retired but his work is not done. He continues to work – feed-ing us and giving us strength in the Eucharist. If we play as Jesus played – if we live love – then we will share in his victory which is the greatest victory of all-time in the game of life. Peace & Blessings,

Fr. Leo

RECORD OF 2014 DONATIONS TO IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH

If you wish to receive your totals for donations to Im-maculate Conception during 2014, please call the Rec-tory at 201-768-1600, or email iccnorwood@verizon.net. Please put “2014 Donations” in the subject line.

ICC HIGHLIGHTS AND HAPPENINGS

Join Us For An Evening With LAURA ROTH, Celebrity Impersonator:

Streisand, Monroe, Patsy Cline, Doris Day, & Garland

SPONSORED BY THE PARISHES OF NORTHERN VALLEY Saturday, February 7, 2015, 8:00 PM

Snow Date: Sunday, February 8, 2015, 3:00 PM Our Lady of Victories School

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RECTORY OR SEE FR. LEO AFTER ALL MASSES. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!

Annual Recognition of Couples Celebrating Banner Year Wedding Anniversaries

To Be Celebrated in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Newark, NJ

By Archbishop John J. Meyers April 19, 2015, 3:00 PM:

Celebrating 50 Year Anniversaries May 3, 2015, 3:00 PM:

Celebrating 25 Year and 5 Year Anniversaries Registration is required. Please contact the Rectory at 201-768-1600 or email iccnorwood@verizon.net if you are celebrating a banner year anniversary and wish to be included in the celebration. Deadline for registration for the couples celebrating 50 years is April 2, 2015. Deadline for registration for couples cele-brating 25 or 5 years is April 16.

NEWS FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE

Annulment Information Evening

An Annulment Information Evening is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 7:30 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 217 Prospect Street, South Or-ange, NJ. A staff member of the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Newark will provide basic information about annulments; the requirements for annulments, and how to begin the process of petitioning for an annulment. There will be an opportunity for questions at the end of the session. Pre-registration is not necessary, but for directions please call the parish of Our Lady of Sorrows at 973-763-5454

HELP MAKE SOMEONE’S COMMUNION SPECIAL Immaculate Conception is assisting the Archdiocese in helping financially challenged families with children who are making their First Communion. A child’s First Com-munion is a special day for any family, and we are trying to make sure financial hardship does not stand in the way of it being as special as it can be. We will be col-lecting Communion Dresses, veils, suits, and shoes for our inner city parishes and the Religious Sis-ters at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart who know families in need. All items must be free of stains and clean. If you can help by donating any of these items they can be dropped off in the vestibule of the church between Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 6.

As always, may God bless you for your generosity.

IS YOUR ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH?

If you are celebrating a wedding anniversary this month and would like it announced in the bulletin and in the special blessing during Masses on the third Sunday of the month, please notify the parish secre-tary at iccnorwood @verizon.net, or calling 201-768-1600, ext. 5, no later than Monday, February 9, 2015.

Our Knights of Columbus 19th annual Lenten Fish Fry will be held on Friday, February 20, at 6PM in the Immaculate Concep-

tion Parish Center gym. The menu features fresh fried cod, fries, salads, desserts, beer, wine and soft drinks. Tickets for adults are $15, seniors $13.50 and kids under 13 are $5 each. Contact Jim Flynn at 201-664-3364, or at KOFC9021@GMAIL.COM for reservations. Knights of Columbus, Immaculate Conception Council 9021, is a men’s Catholic Service organization serving our parish. Catholic men interested in joining the K of C can inquire via our membership director at 201-384-7989. More information can always be found at www.kofc.org.

Have A Heart! Help Make Our Valentine’s Basket

“LOVE”-LY! There’s still time to donate NEW items to our Valentine Basket. The basket will be on view this weekend but we If you can are still accepting As always, Help please donations! God bless you Call 201-784-1356. for your generosity!

STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION TOTALS Week of Jan. 17-18 & 24-25, 2015

Regular Collection $6,044.00 Holy Day 45.00 Parish Pay 1,085.00 Summer/Winter Expenditures 103.00 Assessment Collection 185.00 Special Collection (Catholic Relief Services) 25.00 Other (Christmas) 100.00 Total $7,587.00 Your generosity each week is much appreciated. If you would like the convenience of having your contributions deducted from your checking account, parishioners can sign up for Parish-pay by going to www.parishpay.com or contacting the customer support team at 1-866-727-4741.

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Providers in Our Area The CatholicTV Network, America’s Catholic Television Network, is now available to cable and satellite providers in our area. Please help provide this upbeat, youthful, and exciting Catholic network and a powerful resource to the people of our area and the entire nation. To help, simply visit GetCatholicTV.com as an easy way to petition your cable or satellite provider. If you are unable to access the internet, please follow up with a postcard or letter to your provider.

Annual Men’s Weekend Retreat – Feb. 20-22, The Jesuit retreat house at Loyola in Morristown offers a time to relax, away from business problems and family worries; to reflect and get a fresh perspective on your life; to pray, to reawaken the sense of the reality of God, and to grow in the precious gift of faith. The men of the parishes in Northern Valley are invited to join their broth-ers in Christ on retreat the weekend of Feb. 20-22, 2015, beginning at dinner on Friday night and ending after lunch on Sunday. Led by Fr. Kirk Reynolds, S.J., whose topic will be “Jesus in the Spiritual Exercises”. Other re-treats for Men, Women, or both are available on other weekends through May. For info and registration, call Ed Delaney at 201 768-9474, or go to www.loyola.org.

My Catholic Faith? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT! How can I find out more about my Catholic faith?* How do I pray the Rosary?* How can I grow in faith?* Where can I meet like-minded Catholics?* What is a dis-ciple of Jesus Christ– am I one?* What is the Pope say-ing today? Check out the free new mobile app, “Newark Evangelization,” at your App Store. This free app found on the App Store at “Newark Evangelization will be the resource in the palm of your hand which will allow you to answer these questions and many more. It will be a fountain of information and inspiration for anyone interested in the Catholic faith. The site also of-fers helpful information to inquiring non-Catholics or in-active Catholics.

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS

Don Bosco Prep to Host Sr. Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking: Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ, author of Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States, will speak on the death penalty and her work in counseling death row in-mates on Mon., Feb. 9, at 7pm at Don Bosco Prep. Her second book, The Death of Innocents: An Eyewitness Account of Wrongful Executions, was released December 2004. The event will be held in DeSales Hall Auditorium, 492 N. Franklin Tpk, Ramsey, NJ. No Fee. For info 201-327-2049 or email advancement@donboscoprep. org.

“Brothers and sisters: I should like you to be free of anxieties.” 1 Corinthians 7:32 How much anxiety do we bring upon ourselves by con-stantly worrying about not having enough or attaining more things? God won’t necessarily give you everything you want, but He will provide everything you need. Try this - use the word “pray” instead of the word “worry” in the future.

St. Joseph Regional HS, Montvale Presents, “Miss Saigon.” Nationally recognized performing arts program with cast of talented students from Bergen County. Per-formances Jan. 31st, 7pm; Feb. 1st, 2pm; Feb. 5th, 7pm; Feb. 6th, 7pm; Feb. 7th, 2 and 7pm. All seats re-served. Tickets $22 & $20. Discount of $5 per ticket for block of 10 tickets or more for the 2pm shows only. Go to SJR.Booktix.com or the box office 1/2 hour before show time. Special preview performance for Senior Citi-zens Jan. 28th at 3pm. Senior Citizen Preview Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.

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Musical Alumni for Valentine’s Concert! Celebrate Valentine’s Day at a concert featuring your favorite love songs! Chapel Concerts at Don Bosco Prep presents Broadway actors Matt Ban ’05 (Broadway’s Rock of Ages and tour of Rock of Ages and Monty Py-thon's Spamalot) and his wife Erin Rubico, and Christo-pher Capone ’09 and his fiancé Nicole Millilo for a concert entitled Isn’t It Romantic? Saturday, Feb. 7, 7:30pm in the Don Bosco Prep Chapel, 492 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ 07446. This Wheelchair accessible. Snow date is Sunday, February 8th at 2PM. Tickets for Isn't It Romantic? are $15 each and include a post-concert reception to meet the artists. Seating is limited. For addi-tional information, please call 201-327-8003 ext. 188 or send email to tcecere@donboscoprep.com.

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