Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church 75 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927 Parish Office: (973) 538-1358 Fax: (973) 538-7403 www.ndcarmel.com September 27, 2015 EUCHARIST Saturday: 12:10 p.m. & Sunday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Monday - Friday: 12:10 p.m and 5:00 p.m.* Holy Day Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Holy Day: 6:45 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. An additional 7:15 a.m. Mass celebrated during Lent, Monday - Saturday. *No weekday 5pm Mass from June 1 st through Labor Day. BAPTISM: Please call the Parish Secretary to make arrangements. MARRIAGES: Arrangements to be made with priests/deacons. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. or call to see one of the priests. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA & BENEDICTION Monday: 7:30 p.m. SICK CALLS Please contact Fr. Paddy, Fr. Mariusz, or Maria Caivano. For hospital visits; for Communion for the homebound, contact Dick White at 201-280-8943. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday from 7:00 a.m. thru 7:00 p.m. Jean Pankow Pastoral Associate, Ext. 122 [email protected]Maria Caivano Parish Secretary, Ext. 100 [email protected]Cristina Folan Communications Support, Ext. 105 [email protected]Jim Keefe Music Director, Ext. 109 [email protected]Marilyn Zarzycki Director Religious Ed., Ext. 121 [email protected]Diane Byrne, Middle School Religious Ed. Coordinator Ext. 111 [email protected]Joanne DePasquale Parent Confirmation Coordinator/ Youth Minister, Ext. 102, [email protected]Karen Calabrese Parish Bookkeeper, Ext. 106 [email protected]Parish Trustees Mary Kochan: (973) 540-8302 Frank DiSessa: (973) 267-8263 Pastoral Council President Paul Cocco: (973) 271-2623 Rev. Paddy O’Donovan Pastor, Ext. 101 [email protected]Rev. Mariusz Gajewski Parochial Vicar, Ext. 103 [email protected]Deacon Joe Quinn, Care of Sick/ Faith Sharing Groups (973) 476-8562 [email protected]Deacon Dave Collins, RCIA/ PACT (973) 884-0258 [email protected]Deacon Al Fanelli, Prayer Renewal, (973) 428-8304 [email protected]Deacon Henry deMena, Bereavement/Pre-Cana [email protected]On Twitter @DeaconHdM Deacon Vic Lupi, Funeral Prep/ FOCCUS - (973) 538-4642 [email protected]Deacon Joe Harris, Social Justice - (973) 984-7913 [email protected]Deacon Ron Forino, Baptism Prep. - (973) 887– 2963 [email protected]EMERGENCY NUMBERS Alcoholics Anonymous 800-245-1377 Crisis Intervention 973-267-4763 Natl. Runaway Switchboard 800-621-4000 1st Call for Help 800-435-7555 Sources for Men & Women Project Rachel: Post Abortive Helpline 973-777-8818 x272 Several Sources: Abortion Alternatives 1-800-NOABORT Cancer Information (24/7) 1-800-ACS-2345 MINISTRIES Adoration: Ivette Valori 973-885-0502 Altar Linens: Agnes Loughlin 973-539-9524 Altar Servers: Maria Caivano 201-602-3657 Angels of Comfort: LuAnn Dolan 973-586-3459 Anna League: Kris Joganow 973-335-7943 Shirley Waller 973-887-7219 Antioch: Peter De Nigris 973-722-5185 Bereavement Support Gerry Fox 973-514-2008 Beyond Women’s Cornerstone Carol Critchley 973-515-7287 Catholics Returning: Gerry Wyhopen 973-979-9063 Children’s Liturgy: Alison Gillen 973-401-1124 Christ’s Helpers: Greg & Dan Rizos 973-713-8068 Church Decorating: Majella LoBello 973-998-0460 Church Interior Care: Judy Fallon 732-213-4739 Collection Counters: Mario Tiberi 973-560-9475 Cornerstone Women: Gina Leslie 201-874-5266 Helen Krisiewicz 973-219-9834 Cornerstone Men: Ed Newlands 201-841-9929 Dick Tiel 973-455-0159 Discovering Christ Ivette Valori 973-885-0502 Divorced & Separated Jean Henry 201-910-1970 Mike Letterese 973-998-0750 Extraordinary Ministers: Ivette Valori 973-885-0502 - to the Homebound: Dick White 201-280-8943 Finance: Michael Critchley 973-515-7287 Gift Shop: Joie Morgan 973-538-1358x303 Guatemala Outreach Ken & Cristina Folan 973-538-1358 Ext. 105 Healing Prayer Fran Saliter 973-540-9064 Food Pantry Outreach Bob Steiger 973-539-4359 Knights of Columbus: Mike Ricciardi 973-539-4322 Lectors: Linda Baratte 973-290-0019 Ann Bono 973-285-0335 Marriage: Pat & Mike Guarino 973-625-4713 Moms & Tots: Lisa Scanzera 973-659-0301 New Parishioners Margie Sullivan 973-455-1446 Novena Ann Marie Hanrahan 973-539-0024 Operation Appalachia: Julia Rizos 973-714-3748 PACT: Dcn Dave Collins 973-884-0258 Pre-Cana: Henry deMena 973-538-x100 Quilting Ministry: Pat Gawdun 973-428-3930 RCIA: Marge & Dave Collins 973-884-0258 Resource Center: Rosa Fanelli 973-428-8304 Services for the Sick: Mary Ann Johnston 973-539-7835 Social Events: Lorelei Kelly 973-727-7035 Soup Kitchen: Sunny O’Toole 973-884-1510 Special Needs Rel. Ed. Terry Wisolmerski 973-267-4671 Tithing the Tithe: John Muir 908-403-4922 Ushers: Mike Ricciardi 973-539-4322 Website: Stefan Schuele 973-884-4183 Wedding Ministry: Margie Sullivan 973-455-1446 Welcoming Ministry: Elaine Green 973-993-1994 Youth Ministry: Joanne DePasquale Parent 538-1358 x102
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Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church
75 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927
Parish Office: (973) 538-1358 Fax: (973) 538-7403
www.ndcarmel.com
September 27, 2015
EUCHARIST Saturday: 12:10 p.m. & Sunday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Monday - Friday: 12:10 p.m and 5:00 p.m.* Holy Day Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Holy Day: 6:45 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. An additional 7:15 a.m. Mass celebrated during Lent, Monday - Saturday. *No weekday 5pm Mass from June 1st through Labor Day. BAPTISM: Please call the Parish Secretary to make arrangements. MARRIAGES: Arrangements to be made with priests/deacons.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. or call to see one of the priests.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA & BENEDICTION Monday: 7:30 p.m.
SICK CALLS Please contact Fr. Paddy, Fr. Mariusz, or Maria Caivano. For hospital visits; for Communion for the homebound, contact Dick White at 201-280-8943.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday from 7:00 a.m. thru 7:00 p.m.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Alcoholics Anonymous 800-245-1377 Crisis Intervention 973-267-4763 Natl. Runaway Switchboard 800-621-4000 1st Call for Help 800-435-7555 Sources for Men & Women Project Rachel: Post Abortive Helpline 973-777-8818 x272 Several Sources: Abortion Alternatives 1-800-NOABORT Cancer Information (24/7) 1-800-ACS-2345
MINISTRIES Adoration: Ivette Valori 973-885-0502 Altar Linens: Agnes Loughlin 973-539-9524 Altar Servers: Maria Caivano 201-602-3657 Angels of Comfort: LuAnn Dolan 973-586-3459 Anna League: Kris Joganow 973-335-7943 Shirley Waller 973-887-7219 Antioch: Peter De Nigris 973-722-5185 Bereavement Support Gerry Fox 973-514-2008 Beyond Women’s Cornerstone Carol Critchley 973-515-7287 Catholics Returning: Gerry Wyhopen 973-979-9063
Children’s Liturgy: Alison Gillen 973-401-1124 Christ’s Helpers: Greg & Dan Rizos 973-713-8068 Church Decorating: Majella LoBello 973-998-0460 Church Interior Care: Judy Fallon 732-213-4739 Collection Counters: Mario Tiberi 973-560-9475 Cornerstone Women: Gina Leslie 201-874-5266 Helen Krisiewicz 973-219-9834 Cornerstone Men: Ed Newlands 201-841-9929 Dick Tiel 973-455-0159 Discovering Christ Ivette Valori 973-885-0502 Divorced & Separated Jean Henry 201-910-1970 Mike Letterese 973-998-0750 Extraordinary Ministers: Ivette Valori 973-885-0502 - to the Homebound: Dick White 201-280-8943 Finance: Michael Critchley 973-515-7287 Gift Shop: Joie Morgan 973-538-1358x303 Guatemala Outreach Ken & Cristina Folan 973-538-1358 Ext. 105 Healing Prayer Fran Saliter 973-540-9064 Food Pantry Outreach Bob Steiger 973-539-4359 Knights of Columbus: Mike Ricciardi 973-539-4322
Lectors: Linda Baratte 973-290-0019 Ann Bono 973-285-0335 Marriage: Pat & Mike Guarino 973-625-4713 Moms & Tots: Lisa Scanzera 973-659-0301 New Parishioners Margie Sullivan 973-455-1446 Novena Ann Marie Hanrahan 973-539-0024 Operation Appalachia: Julia Rizos 973-714-3748 PACT: Dcn Dave Collins 973-884-0258 Pre-Cana: Henry deMena 973-538-x100 Quilting Ministry: Pat Gawdun 973-428-3930 RCIA: Marge & Dave Collins 973-884-0258 Resource Center: Rosa Fanelli 973-428-8304 Services for the Sick: Mary Ann Johnston 973-539-7835 Social Events: Lorelei Kelly 973-727-7035 Soup Kitchen: Sunny O’Toole 973-884-1510 Special Needs Rel. Ed. Terry Wisolmerski 973-267-4671 Tithing the Tithe: John Muir 908-403-4922 Ushers: Mike Ricciardi 973-539-4322 Website: Stefan Schuele 973-884-4183 Wedding Ministry: Margie Sullivan 973-455-1446 Welcoming Ministry: Elaine Green 973-993-1994 Youth Ministry: Joanne DePasquale Parent 538-1358 x102
NOTRE DAME OF MT. CARMEL, CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ Our Parish Mission Statement We are a welcoming Catholic Christian community alive in the faith! Through Baptism, we are called to become the heart, the hands and the voice of Jesus. We do this through Eucharist, liturgical celebrations, prayer, and nurturing parish ministries, “That in all things God may be glorified.” (Rule of St. Benedict)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015: Weekday 5:00 Frederica LoSapio by Ginny Weis Agnes Alksninus by Mary & John Scudellari
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2015: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 Ted Sieka by the McClain Family Bill Byrnes by the Pinnes Family 9:00 Charles Geiger by Maureen & Michael Martin Ed Pavel by the Buonaiuto Family 10:30 John Gallagher by the Windt Family Agnes Alksninus by Ann McLoughlin 12:15 Arthur Falgione by his family Joan Miller by Anne, JB & Meghan Hamtil
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015: Weekday 12:10 Edward Kelsey by his wife & family Bill Byrnes, Sr. by Ruth & Peg 5:00 Grace & Salvatore Vespa by the Pepe Family Nicholas Patella by Mario & Eda Tiberi
TUESDAY, SEPT. 29, 2015: Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael 12:10 Leonardo Fanelli by his wife Lucia Carmella Tortorelli by the Augello Family 5:00 Rev. Mark Confroy, OSB Florence Graeven by Carol and family
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 St. Jerome 12:10 In Thanksgiving for our Parish Family by Anne Loughlin Bill Byrnes, Sr. by Marilyn & Owen Hudson 5:00 Jeffrey Whitenack by his mother Ann Longo by Richard & Nina Kovacs
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015: St. Therese of the Child Jesus 12:10 Edith Powers by the Wickman Family Ann Longo by Frank & Joan Clemente 5:00 Ann Longo by Mary & Chet Kochan Nicholas Patella by Frank & Joan Clemente
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015: The Holy Guardian Angels 12:10 Carolina Yap by her husband & children Ann Longo by Connie Habhegger & family 5:00 Anthony Dente by Ruth Dente Ann Longo by Betsy Meehan
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2015: Weekday 12:10 Frederick Rudolph by his children Ann Longo by George & Phyllis Coppola 5:00 Alice & Daniel Leyhan by Alice & Eamonn Long Joe Ricci by Mary & John Scudellari
SUNDAY., OCT. 4, 2015: Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 Mary Labianca by Ann & Frank Labianca Frank Calabria by the Stock Family 9:00 Robert Johnson, Sr. by his daughter Jean Ed Pavel by Linda & Tony Amitrano 10:30 Jane Tansey by Barbara Lindeman Bernie Millman by Karen & Michael Calabrese 12:15 Francesco Caruso, Sr. & Francesco Caruso, Jr. by Raffaela Frank Wukovits by his family
Altar Linens: Agnes Loughlin
To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven …
… a time to be born …
… a time to heal … Bridget Carlone, Delia Clemente, Sarah Comacho, Dom Condosta, Mike D’Angiolillo, Julie DeFillipps, Mary Esposito, Angela Dominy, Mary Esposito, Judith Graham, Babe Hand, Owen Hudson, Josephine Iacullo, Maryann Johnston, Richard Koch, Edward Lachan, Sandra Lastella, Sam Leto, Sophia Lopez, Liz Madden, Dolly Marconi, Susan McCormack, Kevin McDonagh, Christine McLoughlin, Eileen Pankow, Debra & Lonnie Perryman, Joe Polise, Kim Ponce, Meredith Raquet, Lori Ann Rizzuto, Paul Rizzuto, Walter Raquet, John Sandelli, Patricia Sarno, Robin Smith, Bill Waller, John Walters, Mary Weigh, Scott Weiss, Gerry Wyhopen
... a time to die …
… a time of great joy …
GOD’S GIFT FOR GIVING
Collection (9/19-9/20/2015) $18,093.34 Same collection last year $15,668.44
Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Colonel Edward Rogowski by his family
Mother of Compassion Lamp will burn for Bill Byrnes Sr. by Ruth & Peg
St. Benedict Lamp will burn for Rose Wisolmerski by Cel
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TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Our Prodigal God
We keep having to relearn how prodigal God is. It is as if God cannot quite manage to say no. We think it is surely fine when God is prodigal with us--rich in mercy and forgiveness, generous in grace. But what about the other--the enemy, the sinner, the heretic, the outsider? Well, we expect God to be as stingy with that person as we are.
Moses and Joshua wanted such a cozy world, too. They wondered how the spirit of God could be given to the two who did not show up at the meeting tent--today's church. And the apostles in the Gospel complained because there were some
miracle workers who were clearly not followers of Jesus.
God's great free-wheeling generosity confounded them all. Let this be, says Jesus. Just see to it that you who lead continue to be worthy of your calling.
IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT FROM OUR PASTOR
I want to share the news that Joanne DePasquale Parent, our Confirmation Coordinator and Youth Minister, has accepted the position of Associate Director of Catechesis in the Archdiocese of Newark, effective Monday, September 28, 2015.
Since Joanne joined our staff nine years ago, she has led hundreds of families through the preparation and celebration of their teens’ Confirmation. In addition, she has helped nourish the spiritual journey of our parish teens as leader of our Antioch, Crossroads/High School Faith Sharing and Middle School Youth ministries. Words are inadequate to express our gratefulness and appreciation to Joanne, and we can only wish her the best on her continued personal, professional and spiritual journey.
In the interim, as we pursue securing a permanent leader to fill Joanne’s areas of responsibility, please note: Marilyn Zarzycki, our Director of Faith Formation/Religious Ed., and Diane Byrne, Middle School Faith Formation Coordinator, will
oversee our Confirmation program. Deacon Alfredo Fanelli will lead our Crossroads/High School Faith Sharing and Middle School Youth Ministries. Pete DeNigris will oversee the Antioch ministry. I am grateful for the support and prayers of all of you as we journey through this transition.
Serving as your Youth Minister and Confirmation Coordinator has been a privilege and a great source of joy for me. I have been blessed beyond measure by your love, support, trust, and encouragement. I will carry these blessings close to my heart always.
Heartfelt thanks to all who have welcomed me, served with me, prayed with and for me, or taken part in any aspect of Youth Ministry/Confirmation Preparation. Your authentic witness to the love of God inspires us all to deeper faith. I am forever grateful for your generosity of time and talent. Because of you, our faith family is stronger, more vibrant, and richly blessed. You have made a powerful difference in my life. My prayers will be with you as you continue to bring our youth closer to Jesus through your faithfulness, kindness, and compassion.
I’m especially grateful to have worked with so many amazing young people and an incredible parish staff, whom I will miss dearly.
With sincere gratitude, Joanne DePasquale-Parent
ANNUAL PET BLESSING
In honor of St. Francis, join us along with your pet at our annual Pet Blessing on Sunday, October 4, after the 12:15pm Mass (at approximately 1:15pm) on our front lawn on Ridgedale Avenue. Hope to see you and your special pet there!
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Offered by our Bereavement Ministry
Surviving the loss of a loved one can be a painful and difficult process. Thoughts and feelings arise that may be scary and unfamiliar. If you (or someone you know)
has experienced such a loss and are searching for healing and comfort, please join our six-session Bereavement Support Group. Topics to be covered will include the stages of grieving, strategies for nurturing yourself as you go through these stages, support systems, and dealing with feelings. Where needed, resources and referrals will also be available. The six weekly sessions will be held at Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel, beginning mid-October, 2015. It is required that you register before you participate. If you (or someone you know) can benefit from being part of such a group, call Gerry Fox at 973-514-2008.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS & LECTORS
4th Quarter 2015 Mass assignment schedules are now available on our website. Rosters have been emailed
directly to all ministers. If you do not have online access or have difficulty accessing the schedule online, please stop by our parish office to pick up a paper copy. Bless you for your time and dedication to these ministries!
PARISH PICNIC: A HUGE SUCCESS!
On a perfect late summer day, hundreds of our parish family members turned out at Malapardis Park for an afternoon of fellowship, good food, little ones running and playing and, all in all, just amazing parish spirit! It was a wonderful welcome for Fathers Paddy and Mariusz, and our pastor even treated the crowd to a beautiful rendition of "O, Danny Boy." Our Quilting ministers presented each priest with a beautifully crafted "welcome quilt," which delighted and touched them both.
Heartfelt thanks to all in our Social Events ministry for the hours spent planning and overseeing this great communal event. We are blessed by the work of your hearts and hands!
September 27, 2015
FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DATES TO REMEMBER Sunday - September 27
- Haiti Food Drive - Cornerstone 15th Anniversary Signups
7:30am, 9am, 10:30am 12:15pm 9 am Shepherd’s Call 9 am PreK-5th Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 9 am Special Needs Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 10:30 am K-5th Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 11 am Teen Ensemble Rehearsal 5 pm L1 Confirmation Session 7 pm L2 Confirmation Session
Monday - September 28
12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 4 pm K-5th Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 6:30 pm Cornerstone 15th Ann. Planning Meeting 7 pm Middle School Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 7:30 pm Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide 7:30 pm Men’s Cornerstone Planning Meeting 7:30 pm Spiritual Book Club 7:30 pm Novena 8:30 pm AA
Tuesday - September 29
12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 4 pm K-5th Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 7 pm Middle School Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 7 pm Centering Prayer 7:30 pm Contemplative Living
Wednesday September 30
12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 9:30 am Moms & Tots 4 pm K-5th Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 7 pm Middle School Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday - October 1
12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 10:30 am Centering Prayer 6 pm Yoga 6:30 NAMI Workshop 7 pm Sharing Christ 7:15 pm Follow Me 7:30 pm Crossroads/HS Faith Sharing 7:30 pm Family Support & Recovery 8:30 pm Al-Anon/AA
Friday - October 2
12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 7 am - 7 pm Adoration 11 am Overeaters Anonymous 5 pm Special Needs Confirmation Session 7 pm Transitus Holy Hour of Power
Saturday - October 3
- Haiti Food Drive - RCIA Pulpit Talks - Right to Life Raffle Tickets
12:10 pm Daily Mass 10:30am ACTS: The Spread of the Kingdom 12:45 pm Reconciliation 2:30 8th Grade Care One Service 5 pm Sunday Vigil Mass
Sunday - October 4
- Haiti Food Drive - RCIA Pulpit Talks - Right to Life Raffle Tickets
7:30am, 9am, 10:30am 12:15pm 9 am Shepherd’s Call 9 am PreK-5th Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 9 am Special Needs Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 10:30 am K-5th Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 1:15 pm Pet Blessing 5 pm L1 Confirmation Session 7 pm L2 Confirmation Session
For the latest view of our parish calendar, visit us at www.ndcarmel.com
YOUTH MINISTRY
CROSSROADS: Faith! Friendship! FUN!! All High School Youth are welcome to join us,
Thursdays at 7:30pm, for engaging activities, uplifting faith/scripture sharings, and honest, open discussion about the challenges we face as Catholic Christians in the real world. See you there!
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH: Are you in 6th, 7th or 8th grade? Join us for our next gathering, a Halloween Party, Sunday, November 1, 6pm in our Parish Hall.
CONFIRMATION NEWS and INFORMATION
Confirmation Class Sessions meet tonight, Sunday, September 27: Level 1 meets from 5-6:30pm Level 2 meets from 7-8:30pm
The NEXT Confirmation Class Session for Levels 1 and 2 will be held on Sunday, October 4.
A gentle reminder to sign up for our first Family Faith Formation session, The Saints. This session will be led by dynamic facilitator Colleen Kelly-
Rayner who will connect us to the saints through humor, stories and activity!
PRAY THE ROSARY WITH US
The Recitation of the Rosary in the public square is not only one of the most powerful ways to give witness to our faith, but it also an excellent way to introduce others to the Catholic faith and the Fatima message. We have been told by Our Lady that in the end her
Immaculate Heart will triumph over evil. The Rosary to our Blessed Mother can bring peace to our nation, can spread that peace to others and can ultimately help change the world. Please join us on Saturday, October 10, 2015, at 12:30pm, immediately following the 12:10 Mass, in front of Notre Dame Church to pray the Rosary to Our Lady.
GO TO www.facebook.com/ndcarmel AND BE SURE TO “LIKE US”!
ANNUAL HAITI FOOD DRIVE CONTINUES
The cards describing the items needed for the drive are available at the table in our Gathering Space along with samples of the foods we will be collecting. You may bring the purchased items back to our Gathering Space, through Sunday, October 4.
Have you experienced a death in the family or the loss of a close friend? Are you trying to help someone
who has experienced a loss?
BEREAVEMENT SEMINAR OFFERED HERE AT NOTRE DAME
We live in a world that sometimes isn't that helpful when we have had a loss. Sometimes good advice can be hard to find. We will be sponsoring a Bereavement Seminar on Sunday, October 11 at 3pm, in Rm. 201,
presented by Deacon Henry deMena, MA, who spent a number of years as the Bereavement Coordinator at Saint Barnabas Hospice. The seminar is free and no registration required. All are welcome to attend. For more information contact Deacon Henry at [email protected] or contact our parish office at 973-538-1358, ext. 122.
MORRIS CATHOLIC OPEN HOUSE
All prospective students and their families are invited to attend and meet our amazing teachers, coaches, and students at our Open houses, Tuesday, October 6, 7-
9pm, or Sunday, October 18, 2-4pm. For more information, please visit www.morriscatholic.org, or contact Maureen Costello at 973-627-6674, ext. 132.
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
TRANSITUS HOLY HOUR OF POWER!
Each year on the third evening of October, the Transitus, a ritual celebrated to remember the passing of Francis of Assisi from this life into God. It specifies the living memory of Francis and intensifies our commitment to follow Christ in the way of the poor man of Assisi.
In celebration of the Transitus, please join us Friday, October 2 (one day early) at 7pm in our Chapel for a Holy Hour of Power: Praise, Worship, Adoration and Benediction.
… And be sure to mark your calendars now for upcoming Holy Hours of Praise and Worship: Thursday, November 19 and
Thursday, December 3, 7-8pm in our Chapel.
15th ANNIVERSARY REUNION CORNERSTONE WOMEN AND MEN
On Saturday, October 10, 2015, we will complete our celebration of this Cornerstone 15th Anniversary year
with a special Mass at 7pm, followed by a social gathering in the Parish Hall. All who made their Cornerstone retreat at Notre Dame are invited to be a part of this special event. Loved ones are welcome to join us. Register online at www.ndcarmel.com!
NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO LIFE (NJRTL) CAR RAFFLE
The Morris County Right to Life will hold its annual fund raiser for the New Jersey Right to Life organization on October 3 & 4, 2015, before and after all the masses. Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel will receive 10% of the total sales.
The 1st Prize: 2016 Volvo XC60 AWD SUV valued at $42,000; 2ND Prize: ShopRite Gift Card $1,000; 3rd Prize: ShopRite Gift Certificate $750; 4th Prize: ShopRite Gift Certificate $500. Winning ticket will be drawn on November 20, 2015 at Holiday Inn, Somerset, NJ at 10pm. Winner need not be present. No one under the age of 18 years is permitted to participate. Car color subject to change. Winner responsible for all federal and state applicable tax.
This raffle is our most important fundraising effort of the year. Because of your generosity and prayerful support we are able to carry your message and to advance a culture of life through educational, civic and political advocacy. We thank you for helping our mission of saving lives, born and unborn.
Are you worried about your child’s mental health?
Join us for a Special Six-Session Course for Parents on THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARING FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & YOUR CHILD WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
Presented by NAMI New Jersey, Thursdays, Oct. 1 – Nov. 12, 6:30-8:30pm (no session on Oct. 22), here at Notre Dame.
This free course will cover: the biology of mental illness, childhood behavioral disorders, treatment options, tools for parents, record keeping and interacting with all of the systems involved in your child's care and education. For information and to register: Carol McGough at [email protected] / 973-680-1603, or Beth Vecchio at [email protected], 973-449-5750.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS "JERRY MARTINO MEMORIAL BLOOD DRIVE"
The Knights of Columbus Elizabeth Ann Seton Council 6904 will be holding its semi-annual "Jerry Martino Memorial Blood Drive" on Saturday, October 3 from 9am-3pm at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Whippany. Blood supplies are low so every pint is important. Refreshments are provided.
If your last blood donation was on or before August 10, 2015, you are an eligible donor. Donations take approximately 30 minutes and photo ID is needed. Crowds are usually smaller later in the day. If you have any questions, please contact Nick Cetrulo at 973-267-3352.
FALL FAITH ENRICHMENT
Would you like to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus?
Are you eager to know more about our Catholic faith and how Christ taught us to live?
This fall we are offering our parish family a wide range of faith enrichment opportunities. Wherever you may be on your personal faith journey, there is something just right for you! The themes are diverse and engaging, and the schedule accommodates even the busiest person. Please visit our website at www.ndcarmel.com (click on Faith Formation and select Fall Faith Enrichment) to review details about each of the options available. If you have any questions, please contact Jean Pankow at [email protected] / 973-538-1358, ext. 122.
RESPECT LIFE MASS An invitation from Bishop Serratelli
Bishop Serratelli will be celebrating a Respect Life Mass, Saturday, November 7 at 10am, at Saint Ann Parish in Parsippany at 10am. This Mass is sponsored by the Paterson Federation Knights of Columbus Councils. Following the Mass, there will be light refreshments. The Mass is a wonderful way for our faithful to come together in prayer and in mutual support for protecting all of our children - born and unborn.
IMPORTANT NOTE FROM OUR PARISH NURSES!
An AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) is now available in our church building, at the top of the steps, by the Gift Shop. The Parish nurses are compiling a list of ministry members and parishioners who have
AED/CPR training. We have also arranged for training for ministry members and parishioners who would like to be trained on how to use it. If you would like to be included there will be a table set up next week of October 3 & 4 in the gathering space to answer any questions or to add you name. For additional information please contact Marie Sasso at 973-428-4656 or Shirley Bergen at 973-887-7127.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
The Compassionate Friends, a self help group for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents, will be meeting Thursday, October 8, at 7:30pm, at St. Christopher’s Church, 1050 Littleton Rd. (Rt. 202), Parsippany, in room 101. Grief Counselor, Lisa Athan, will be our guest speaker for the evening’s program. For more information please call Kathy Farrell at 973-335-9389.
Join us on a weekend retreat from daily life! WOMEN’S CONERSTONE XVI: “YOU RAISE ME UP”
Cornerstone is a unique retreat for women 25 years old and older, designed to give participants an opportunity to revitalize and deepen their spiritual lives. The retreat will take place Friday evening October 23, beginning at 6:30pm through Saturday, October 24, ending with a Closing Liturgy at 7:30pm. Register online at www.ndcarmel.com.
INFORMATION SHEET CHURCH NAME: Notre Dame of Mount Carmel BULLETIN NUMBER: 656100 Date of Publication: Sunday, 9/27/2015 Number of Pages Transmitted: Cover + 4 text pages + this page = 6 Special Instructions: Please call Maria @ 973–538–1358 x100
