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Immaculate Conception Church
35 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-1112
www.immaculateconception.org
2022
Msgr. Joseph G. Celano, Pastor
Msgr. Joseph Curry, Parochial Vicar
Fr. Joseph Illes, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Frank Quinn
Deacon John Czekaj
Deacon Reynaldo Lopez
Immaculate Conception
Parish Mission and Forty Hours
March 20-22, 2022
“TESTING AND TRIUMPH” IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
In both the Old and New Testaments, the number forty is frequently used to signify a
time of both testing and triumph for the People of God. Israel wandered for forty years
in the desert before entering the promised land. Jesus Himself entered the desert for for-
ty days before beginning his public ministry and emerged victorious over the tempta-
tions of the evil one to turn away from His mission as the Savior of the world.
Through the forty days of Lent, the Church calls her members to ongoing conversion of
life by means of the spiritual disciplines of prayer, fasting, and the works of mercy. Like
Israel in the desert, our hearts are to put the test. Like Jesus in the desert, we can emerge
victorious because of Him who has conquered the trial and invites us to share in His
triumph.
This Mission will be presented in both English and Spanish.
Our presenter is Dr. Ximena DeBroeck, PhD, STL. Born in Ecuador, Dr. DeBroeck
obtained her Doctorate in Systematic and Biblical Theology at Duquesne University in
2017. She is recently served as the Director of Catechetical and Pastoral Formation and
is presently the Liaison for Pastoral Associate Formation for the Archdiocese of
Baltimore. Since 2015, Dr. DeBroeck has worked in pastoral formation and as a
professor of sacred scripture at St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore, and
Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. Her areas of study focus on the Old
Testament, the theme of Sacrifice, on the Sacraments, and on Evangelization and
Catechesis.
See schedule on next page
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Immaculate Conception
Parish Mission and Forty Hours
March 20-22, 2022
Schedule
Sunday, March 20, 2022
- First Presentation (Spanish) 6:30 PM
- Evening Prayer, with Exposition 7:00 PM
- First Presentation (English) 7:15 PM
- Adoration Overnight
Monday, March 21, 2022
- Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00 AM
- Masses (6:30am & 8:00am)
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration 8:30 AM
- School and Events
- Second Presentation (Spanish) 6:30 PM
- Evening Prayer 7:00 PM
- Second Presentation (English) 7:15 PM
- Adoration Overnight
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
- Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00 AM
- Masses (6:30am & 8:00am)
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration 8:30 AM
- Third Presentation (Spanish) 6:30 PM
- Evening Prayer 7:00 PM
- Third Presentation (English) 7:15 PM
- Benediction & Reposition of the Eucharist 8:00 PM
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Forgiveness is Freedom!
THE PASSION OF OUR
LORD JESUS CHRIST
ACCORDING TO JOHN
The need for forgiveness or the need to forgive, can
An Adult Bible Study and be exhausting and all encompassing, and yet we can
resist it, because it is so deep and painful. If you are
Reflection Series for Lent ready to enter into a discussion about forgiveness
during this Lenten season, you are invited to partici-
pate in a two-session presentation on forgiveness by
Msgr. Joe Curry, using The Sunflower, by Simon
Wiesenthal. We would suggest that you read or lis-
ten to the book prior to the presentation, but it is not
required.
Session 1
Wednesday, March 30 ICS Cafeteria 7:00 - 9:00pm
Session 2
Thursday, April, 7 ICS Cafeteria 7:00 - 9:00pm
The Great Treasure of our Church
Thursdays, March 24, 31,
and April 7 For almost 50 years Immaculate Conception Church has
been a home to the Catholic Community of Somerville
and the surrounding areas. It is a church building rich
7:00-9:00pm, with symbolism that continues to enhance the prayer and
worship of all who enter.
Immaculata High School David Lang has researched this deeply and will offer a
walking tour of the church for all who would like to
Media Center unlock these great treasures.
Msgr. Joe Celano The Tour will be offered twice on
Saturday, March 19
Facilitating 9:00am to 10:00am
1:00pm to 2:00pm
4LENTEN Ash Wednesday ~ March 2nd
INSTRUCTIO NS The liturgical observance of Lent begins with the
imposition of ashes. We're given the challenge that
2022 Jesus puts before us in the Gospel of Mark: “Turn
away from sin and be faithful to the gospel”.
(Mark 1:15)
So that the Church of Metuchen may be spiritually Ashes will be distributed at:
one in a common observance of Lent, the following Mass:
days of fast and abstinence are to be observed by all 6:30am, 8:30am, 12:10pm, 7:00pm (Bilingual Mass).
Catholics of the Diocese who enjoy the blessings of
good health: Liturgy of the Word with distribution of ashes at
3:00pm and 4:30pm.
1. The days of fast and abstinence are Ash All services will be in the main church.
Wednesday and Good Friday.
Parking lot will be available for parishioners all
2. All other Fridays of Lent are days day on Ash Wednesday.
of abstinence.
3. From the Evening Mass of the Lord's
Supper on Holy Thursday until the DAILY EUCHARIST DURING LENT
celebration of the Easter Vigil on the
evening of Holy Saturday, the Easter fast Saturday Evening: 5:00pm
should be observed so that, with uplifted
and welcoming hearts, we may be ready to Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am,
celebrate the joys of the Resurrection. This 11:00am in English
ancient tradition, intimately connected with 1:00pm Spanish
the Rites of Holy Week and the Order of Monday - Thursday: 6:30, 8:00am Daily
Christian Initiation of Adults, is Friday: 6:30 & 8:30am
encouraged, especially in those places First Friday March 4 6:30, 8:30 & 10:00am
baptizing catechumens at the Easter Vigil. Frist Friday April 1 6:30, 8:30 & 10:00am
Saturday: 6:30 & 8:00am
The obligation to fast applies only to Catholics
between the ages of 18 and 59. To fast in the
Catholic tradition means to limit oneself to one full ADORATION
meal during the day so as to experience hunger.
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration in
The obligation of abstinence affects all Catholics the main Church on Tuesdays from 8:30am to
who have reached the age of 14. Abstinence in the 3:00pm and Fridays from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Catholic tradition means to abstain from meat and all
meat products. PLAN ON A VISIT TO CHURCH FOR SOME
QUIET TIME OF PRAYER DURING LENT.
The obligation of fast and abstinence, as a whole,
is a serious obligation. While failure to observe any NOTE - NO EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ON
penitential day in itself may not be considered GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 15.
serious, the failure to observe any penitential days at
all, or a substantial number of them without good
cause, would be considered a grave matter. Those
unable to abstain for a valid reason on any given Easter Duty or Easter Precept
Friday of Lent are asked to perform some other
Catholics are obligated to receive the Eucharist at
penitential act, or to abstain on another day. May
least once a year, between the FIRST SUNDAY OF
all our Lenten prayers, fasting and works of mercy help
LENT, SUNDAY March, 6 and THE MOST HOLY
us prepare us to celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord
TRINITY, SUNDAY, June 12. Those conscious of
with renewed minds and hearts.
serious sin are obligated to celebrate the Sacrament of
Reconciliation (confession) before receiving Holy
Communion.
5Stations of the Cross † Holy Week 2022 †
We will continue the time-honored tradition of walking
“The Way of the Cross” every Friday at 7:00pm in
English (except Good Friday - when it will be at Passion (Palm) Sunday
7:30pm). Spanish Stations of the Cross will be at April 10
7:45PM every Friday (except Good Friday - when it
would be at 5:30pm) We begin Holy Week with the blessing and
procession with palms. We honor Christ as King as
March 4 Stations of the Cross
we reflect on His Passion and Death.
March 11 The Way of the Cross l
March 18 The Family Way of the Cross The Mass schedule is:
Saturday: 5:00pm (English)
March 25 Marian Stations of the Cross Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00am, (English) &
April 1 The Way of the Cross l 1:00pm Spanish
April 8 CFF Family - Stations of the Cross
April 15 Living Stations of the Cross
Monday of Holy Week ~ April 11
The Sacrament of Reconciliation Mass: 6:30am & 8:00am
(Confession)
In the spirit of Lenten renewal, we reevaluate our Tuesday of Holy Week ~April 12
lives and ask our merciful God for forgiveness.
Confessions will be heard: Mass: 6:30am, 8:00am
Eucharistic Adoration 8:30am - 2:00pm *
IC CHURCH *(Ends early due to Chrism Mass at
Every Saturday of Lent from: St. Francis Cathedral)
Choir Rehearsal 7 -10:00pm - Church
3:30pm - 4:30pm
(March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2 and 9)
Note: No Confessions on Holy Saturday,
April 16 Chrism Mass
St. Francis Cathedral, Metuchen
Evening of Reconciliation Tuesday, April 12 at 4:00PM
Monday, April 11 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
English and Spanish In our cathedral in Metuchen, the
priests of our diocese renew their
FOR IMMACULATE CONCEPTION commitment to priestly service and
SCHOOL STUDENTS the Bishop blesses and consecrates
the Holy Oils: the Oil of Catechu-
ICS mens (used for Baptism); the Oil of
Tuesday, March 29 the Sick (used for Anointing of the
9:00am to 11:00am Sick); and the Sacred Chrism (used at Baptism,
Confirmation, Holy Orders, and the blessing of
IHS church walls and altars). Parishioners are
Tues., March 29 and Wed., March 30 encouraged to attend.
1:15am to 2:15pm
Wednesday of Holy Week ~ April 13
CFF
Mon., March 7 and Wed., March 9 Mass: 6:30am, and 8:30am,
4:00pm to 5:15pm 11:00am Living Stations (Church)
6:30pm to 7:15pm
6† Holy Week 2022 †
The Sacred Triduum Good Friday ~ April 15
In silence, we meditate on Jesus’ great love: His
Cross, Passion, and Death. The Church will be open
all day for private prayer and devotion, and for
public prayers and services. Please visit the Church
on Good Friday. (No Mass)
Lent ends as we enter the Easter Triduum. We join
8:30am Morning Prayer -Main Church
in Christ’s death and resurrection. All are strongly
encouraged to join in every Triduum event.
3:00pm The Liturgy of the Passion of the
The Triduum is a single celebration of the paschal Lord
mystery presented over three days under different
aspects. Christians remembering is more than retracing 5:30pm Stations of the Cross (Spanish)
the Lord’s steps during His last days in Jerusalem. At
the Holy Thursday Eucharist, the Church is already 7:30pm Living Stations of the Cross (English)
drawn into the whole event of Jesus’ death and
resurrection. The Good Friday celebration of the NOTE: No Eucharistic Adoration today.
Lord’s passion is austere but never sad, for the risen
Lord already reigns triumphant. On Holy Saturday, the
Church waits for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection
and its own at the Easter Vigil when the Spirit hovers
over the waters of the font and the community of faith
drinks deeply again of the mystery of Jesus’ passage Holy Saturday ~ April 16
from death to life. (Roman Missal)
By ancient tradition, Mass is not celebrated on
Holy Saturday. We keep watch at the tomb in
solemn prayer. Pray for those who will be
baptized and welcomed into our Church as they
Holy Thursday, April 14 spend this day in prayerful reflection.
Holy Thursday Morning 8:30am Morning Prayer with food blessing
Morning Prayer 8:30am Church 8:00pm Easter Vigil Mass (Bilingual)
No Mass
NOTE: There will be no 5:00pm Mass on Holy
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30pm Saturday. The ONLY Mass is the
We commemorate Jesus’ parting gifts of love: the 8:00pm Vigil. No Confessions
Eucharist, His continual presence, the Priesthood, His Today
care and concern for us, and Christian Service, and
our call to continue Christ’s ministry.
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper calls us to service Easter Sunday ~ April 17
enables us to give alms, and “watch one hour” with Mass Schedule
the Risen Lord.
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper will be bilingual. Saturday in English:
8:00pm - Easter Vigil
CLOSING OF ADORATION
11:00pm Night Prayer (Church) Sunday in English:
No overnight Adoration
7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am
1:00pm - Spanish Mass
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Lent Schedule of Activities
2022
March 2, 2022, Ash Wednesday
6:30am Mass and Ash Distribution
8:15am Mass and Ash Distribution (IHS at High School)
8:30am Mass and Ash Distribution (ICS - Church)
12:10pm Mass and Ash Distribution
3:00pm Liturgy of the Word and Ash Distribution
4:30pm Liturgy of the Word and Ash Distribution
7:00pm (Bilingual) Mass and Ash Distribution
Fridays in Lent
1:30pm Stations of the Cross (ICS)
7:00pm Stations of the Cross (English)
7:45pm Stations of the Cross (Spanish)
March 4, 2022
IHS and ICS Masses (first Friday)
March 7 & 9, 2022
CFF Student Confessions
March 20 - 22, 2022
Lent Forty Hours/Mission English/Spanish
March 29, 2022
ICS Confessions
March 29 & 30, 2022
Immaculata School Confessions
March 30, 2022 & April 7, 2022
Sunflower presentation in ICS Café
April 1, 2022
IHS and ICS Masses (first Friday)
April 11, 2022
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