Mass and Communion at Immaculate Conception
Masses forJune 6 & 7

On the Feast of Pentecost, May 30 and 31^st we will livestream masses as follows:
Saturday at 5PM and Sunday at 9AM in English and at 11AM in Spanish.  The Church will be locked but we will distribute Holy Communion in the parking lot of our Church.  Distribution of Holy Communion will begin one hour after the scheduled mass time, namely at 6PM Saturday and 10AM and 12Noon on Sunday.
      We encourage parishioners to watch in your home or on a device in your car in the parking lot. Clearly you should not drive while watching a livestream.  Our priests will be available for 20-30 minutes after mass to distribute communion.
     You will remain in your car to receive communion.  Priests will be wearing masks.  We urge you all to receive Holy Communion in the hand which must be without gloves. Small tents will be set up in the parking lot identifying the locations of distribution.  Once you have received you should leave immediately.
     Restrictions are being lifted gradually and we hope to be able to assemble safely in our church in the near future.  Please watch our website or Facebook page for updates on our reopening.   
We are most thankful for your prayers and ongoing support in these difficult times.  Thanks to all our new e-contributors who have signed up with FaithDirect.net.  We will have a collection box/basket available to accept your donations this weekend. 
     Starting Monday June first our 8PM mass will be livestreamed from the Church and after mass we will distribute Holy Communion in the parking lot beginning about 8.50AM. We look forward to seeing some of you this weekend and next week.  

All Masses at Immaculate Conception are closed to the public as per Bishop Checchio.
Private Masses will be celebrated by Msgr. Brennan, Fr. Joe and Fr. Paul for the announced intentions that are listed in our bulletin.

The following Masses will be live-streamed: 
Monday - Saturday- 8AM
Saturday 5:00 PM.                                                                                           Sunday - 9:00AM in English.. 11:00AM in Spanish

Please click here for info on the CARES Acts Charitable Incentives.
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Stepping Forward in FAITH
GRACE IN ACTION

Through the Bishops Annual Appeal, Catholics of our diocese combine their financial resources to advance the work of the church through a broad range of ministries of prayer, worship, education, pastoral and charitable services. The appeal begins in September each year with the bulk of the work concluding in November. All Catholics are encouraged to make a gift.

 To donate just go to https://donatemetuchen.org/?sEID=BA2020. .  To see this years Bishops Annual Appeal video, click: https://vimeo.com/394511610
Thank you for your continued support to this additional mission.

I invite you to sit back, start clicking your mouse and enjoy your time exploring our website which connects you to a mine of relevant and timely information about our parish, our schools, and our Catholic faith.

Yours in Christ,
Msgr. Seamus F. Brennan
Pastor

Advancement Director Position available. 
Job description:
Function: The Director of Advancement provides leadership, planning and management of and for the Advancement Office, and is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive institutional advancement program for the parish’s schools. Where relevant, the Director of Advancement is also responsible for institutional advancement of the parish collectively.

This position is responsible for the oversight of all fundraising, marketing, communications, alumni, and admissions activities. All responsibilities are to be in line with the Catholic mission of the Parish and schools. The Director of Advancement reports directly to the Pastor of Immaculate Conception parish, with accountability to the Head of School of Immaculata High School and the Principal of Immaculate Conception School, who are principally responsible for the Advancement Director’s annual performance evaluation. He or she works collaboratively with the senior schools staff and administrators, the Board Advancement Committee, and the pastor.
Job Segments:
• Identifies, cultivates, communicates with, and solicits major gifts prospects.
• Oversees capital campaigns consistent with the Parish strategic plans, working closely with consultants and capital campaign chairs.
• Develops, implements, and manages planned giving program providing mechanisms for bequests, charitable trusts, and endowments.
• Develops and implements fundraising policies and procedures.
• Develops and oversees donor and prospective donor stewardship programs.
• Oversees the gift giving process and recognition program.

• Oversees the schools’ marketing strategies and relationships with external partners.

• Responsible for success of Annual Appeal and Annual Fund

• Catholic candidates preferred.

 
Send cover letter including salary requirements and resume to ptiger@immaculatahighschool.org

Confessions will now be heard on Saturdays from 2-3:00pm on Saturdays. English confessions will take place in the Main Sacristy.  Spanish Confessions will take place in the Chapel.

TAKE NOTE: 
In the midst of this pandemic we know how important it is for our people to be able to request prayers for loved ones who are sick and especially for those who have died. Our church is accepting requests for prayers and Mass cards throughout this time . The office is closed but you may email us at cjanuse@icsomerville.org or call the office at 908 725 1112 ext 1116 and leave your request or simply a brief message and your phone number. You will receive a return call. When emailing give the name of the person for whom you wish to have mass offered and the name of the person requesting this mass The stipend offering for a mass is $10.00 . You may send a request for a mass in the mail and enclose the check or you can pay on our electronic offering site at FaithDirect.net as ‘Other’ or through Diamond Mind: www.tinyurl.com/CICdonate  
     If you simply want a loved one remembered in prayer please make your request known by email or letter or phone call . We will ask our community to remember your special intentions in their prayers and our priests will remember you at mass . The Lord is our help and our shield in Him we trust .