Come Meet Fr. Joe!

Immaculate Conception Welcomes it's 14th Pastor today, July 1, 2009. Father Joseph A. Scarangella joins us from St. Aloysius in Caldwell. More information to follow, but for now - Welcome!

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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast & Carnival - July 17, 18 & 19

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast & Carnival will take place
July 17 - 19
*Fri. 6 pm - 10 pm, Sat. & Sun. 4 - 10 pm
Saturday Vespers 7:30 pm
Sunday Mass 10:00 am & Procession at 5 pm

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The Departure of Monsignor Shugrue

Capping eighteen years of service at Immaculate Conception parish of Montclair, Monsignor Timothy Shugrue will be leaving the parish for St Michael's parish in Cranford, NJ on July 1st, 2009. For additional information on activities surrounding his transition,
First, please see his announcement from the current IC bulletin:
Earlier this week I received a call from Fr. John McGovern, Pastor of St. Michael’s Parish in Cranford, welcoming me to my new assignment as Parochial Vicar in that large and busy Union County parish, effective July 1. As indicated in the letter I sent out this week, I am very happy with this assignment, which meets my concern to be located closer to my sister’s home in Westfield, so as to be more readily available to assist with her care of our mother. Fr. McGovern has been most gracious in assuring me that I will have enough flexibility to engage in some ‘sabbath time’ experiences for reflecting on the past 18 years of my life - fully half my ministry as a priest. It will be different, but not unappealing, not to have a pastor’s responsibilities for at least a while, and I am happy that the prospect of getting to know the people of St. Michael’s and to share in their faith life is generating a positive response within me. I have said many times recently that I am not ‘glad’ or ‘relieved’ to be leaving Immaculate Conception - it has been a blessing and privilege to serve this parish for so long, for which I will always be grateful. But I believe the Archdiocesan
policy of limiting the terms of pastors is sound, both for the pastors personally and for the parishes, encouraging us all to grow in new ways. In my talks with Fr. Scarangella, I sense in him the same positive instinct about coming to Immaculate Conception that I am feeling about going to St. Michael’s, and that is reassuring as I prepare to ‘pass the torch’. In our different places, we all remain one in the Lord, bearing witness together to His goodness.


There will be a Music at Immaculate concert celebrating his tenure here on the 14th of June at 4:00 PM in the church. A reception will follow.

A cover dish reception will follow the Saturday June 27th Mass in Madonna Hall at 6:30 PM. If you would like to contribute to the effort, please contact Jon Bonesteel at the parish office (973-744-5650).

Finally, you may see the Montclair Times article this week for more information on his departure.

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Facebook For Ministry - This Wed., May 6th 4:30 PM

“The Montclair Clergy presents Facebook for Ministry,” This Wednesday, May 6th 4:30 - 6 pm at Union Congregational Church 176 Cooper Ave, in Montclair.
This presentation will look at ways to use Facebook to enhance programs of the church, open to ministers, educators, and anyone interested in ministry in their real and virtual community.

After the presentation, take a dinner break and come back for the“Facebook Forum” workshop for parents and youth from 7:45-9:15 pm.

Our presenter, Andrew Zirschky, is a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton Theological Seminary, focusing on youth ministry. He has done extensive research on the communities youth in particular make online, and the sociological and spiritual meaning of these communities. Come as a family, and invite all your “facebook friends.”

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From Easter to Pentecost

The Easter Season has begun and will continue until Pentecost on May 31st. You are invited to use this wonderful resource page from Amercian Catholic www.americancatholic.org/Features/Easter/ and enjoy this Easter Season to the fullest.



Have a Happy, Holy Easter Season from the
Montclair Catholic Parishes of
Immaculate Conception- Rev. Msgr. Timothy J. Shugrue, Pastor
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel- Rev. Anthony J. Lionelli, Pastor
Saint Peter Claver - Rev. José I. Gamba, Pastor

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Be Not Afraid- Wed., April 22nd 7 PM - hosted by Montclair Catholics

The Montclair Catholics of Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Peter Claver will host an evening of spiritual enrichment with internationally known motivational and inspirational speaker, Janet Pfeiffer,
"Be Not Afraid: Turning to God in Times of Fear and Uncertainty"

Wednesday, April 22nd at 7PM
St. Peter Claver Church 56 Elmwood Ave. Montclair, NJ

This powerful and uplifting presentation is a combination of scripture, lecture, personal stories and examples of living our faith during times of hopelessness and despair.

Now more than ever we need to be reminded of God’s everlasting promise and his unending presence in our lives. Turning towards him in times of distress, we must learn to trust in his Word. Having faith that we can overcome any and all challenges we encounter alleviates fear, anxiety, stress, anger and despair. Facing life’s uncertainties with unwavering trust in our Lord creates a deeper, more intimate relationship with our Heavenly Father.

Don’t miss out on this powerful evening of spiritual enrichment.

Watch Janet live on Youtube. Click on the link below.

http://www.pfeifferpowerseminars.com/pps1-seminars-youtube.html

Janet Pfeiffer, Pres, and CEO of Pfeiffer Power Seminars, LLC is an internationally known motivational and inspirational speaker, award-winning author, TV host and personality, personal coach, Daily Record columnist, freelance writer and founder of The Antidote to Anger support group.

Visit her at www.PfeifferPowerSeminars.com or www.FromGodWithLove.net.

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Heating Assistance Deadline April 30

Please see the attached document for information on applying for low income heating assistance. The deadline to apply is April 30th.

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