(No weekday 5pm Mass from June 1st through Labor Day.) Holy Day Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Holy Day: 7:15 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. An additional 7:15 a.m. Mass celebrated during Lent, Monday - Saturday. 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 Parish Secretary. 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.
Parish Trustees Joanne McHugh: 973-428-1228 Will Fernandez: 973-515-9039
NOTRE DAME OF MT. CARMEL, CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2016: Late Advent Weekday 4:00 Harry & Pat McLernon by Fran & Maureen (Hall) Carmen & Rose DePasque by their daughter 4:00 Jim & Connie Ruvo by Marlene & Jim (Church) John & Josephine Wancho by the Meggiolaro Family 7:00 Anthony & Frances Rocco by their daughter John & Angelina Lombardo by their daughters 9:00 Eddie Roth by the Mulligan Family John Gregory by his family Mid. Paul Piccoli by Cathy and kids Arduino Magliocchetti by the family SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2016: The Nativity of the Lord 9:00 For the deceased members of the Cottone & Primavera Family Maria & Dominick Labianca by Ann & Frank Labianca 10:30 Michael DeAngelis (10 years) by his wife, Dianne & family Lawrence & Frank Santora by Rich & Kim Ziemski 12:15 Margaret Yatchisin by her children Daniele & DiSessa Family by Louise & Frank DiSessa MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2016: St. Stephen 12:10 Gary Andrasko by the Carlucci Family Captain Robert Lang by Karen Feldhaus Osborne & family 5:00 John Ferramosca, Sr. by the Ferramosca Family Dominic & Marilyn DiPrimo by their daughter Sharon TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016: St. John 12:10 Dan & Alice Leyhan by Eamonn & Alice Long Giorgina & Grace Palmieri by their daughter Maria 5:00 Owen Hudson by Paul Cocco Captian Robert Lang by Joseph & Frank Feldhaus & families WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016: The Holy Innocents 12:10 Mario & Carmen Pellegrino by the Aquino Family Mary Therese Colando by Mary Pat Kelly 5:00 Marie Judge by Julie Haggerty Paul Schmidt by the Pat Gawdun Quilting Ministry THUR., DEC. 29, 2016: Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity 12:10 Mary Osenkowsky by Carm & Terry Boyne Barbara Bamford Lynyak by Vic & Nancy Lupi 5:00 Paul Schmidt by Don & Jessica Terreri Eumelia Pizzaro-Miller by Cleoty DeDios & Medardo Yap FRIDAY, DEC. 30, 2016: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 12:10 Grace & Salvatore Vespa by their daughter Maria Dee Santora by Rich & Kim Ziemski 5:00 Captain Robert Lang by Victoria & Maria Feldhaus & families Aaron Redd by Patrice Barry & family SAT., DEC. 31, 2016: Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity 12:10 Ramoncito DeDios by Cleoty DeDios & Medardo Yap Mary & Michael Fiore by Michelle 5:00 Dorothy Goding by her family Grace Scarpino by the Stock Family SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2017: Solemnity of Mary 7:30 Eileen & Russ Smith by Paula & Russ Smith Pat Gawdun by the Quilting Ministry 9:00 Ann Farese by Carol Critchley Sean Cassels by Mike Mulligan 10:30 Clive Andrew Murray by Angelo Pecoraro Alan Ecklof by Rusty Shadwell 12:15 Diana DeCrescenzo by Jane Amadori Joseph Payesko by Mary Lou Bartiromo
GOD’S GIFT FOR GIVING Weekly Collection, 12/17 & 12/18/2016: $16,303.43 Previous Year, (12/20-12/21/15): $18,684.00
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 …Vito Azzollini, Margie Benitez-Rivera, Trevor Braun, Joanne Burghese, Dehlia Clemente, Dcn. Dave Collins, Sarah Comacho, Frank Coyle, June Davey, Julie Esposito, Angela Ferraris, Ron Ferriauolo, Jessica Hermans, Josephine Iacullo, Maryann Johnston, Danielle LaStella, Sister Evelyn Lebiedz, SC, Michael Lloyd, Michael & Reid LoSapio, Susan McCormack, Jackie McGuckin, Susan Nicoll, Dolores Occhipinti, Russell Salon, Bill Sasso, Kyle Simonton, Mary Elizabeth Swartz, Paul Tomaso, Stephanie Trincanello, Debbie Varga, Anthony Vitiello, Bill Waller, Mary Weigh, Dick White
... a time to die
Esther Varone, grandmother of Ed Newlands
.. a time of great joy
Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Grace Scarpino & Joseph & Elizabeth Coccia by their families
Mother of Compassion Lamp will burn for Owen Hudson by Gale Boepple
St. Benedict Lamp will burn for Owen Hudson by Anne Loughlin
O P V —Notre Dame of Mount Carmel is a Roman Catholic community of faith called to be missionary disciples of Jesus Christ, for the purpose of bringing about the Kingdom.
O P M —Formed by the Word, fed at the Table, and inspired by the Holy Spirit, we INVITE, WELCOME and GUIDE each other into relationship with Christ, to GO OUT and MAKE missionary disciples.
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
The Gift of God’s Word
On this day of gifts and gift-giving, it seems appropriate that we take a moment to reflect on the great gift of God's Word. Because it is creative, God's Word always points to its author, always calls us to respond. Because it is powerful, God's Word can link the sublime with the ridiculous, the transcendent with the immanent, the divine with the human. Because it is graceful, God's Word establishes a relationship of deep intimacy between us and God.
At the heart of God's Word lies a tantalizing tension between the mysterious and the mundane. In our liturgical celebration, this unresolved tension both reveals the meaning of life for us and calls us to respond, to act upon that meaning.
Once accepted and opened, the gift of God's Word is a gift that keeps on giving and keeps on calling us to give in return. It dares us to be like the gift-giver and to become gifts for others, not only at Christmas, but at every moment of life.
MEN'S CORNERSTONE XVII: "SURRENDER TO THE SPIRIT AND THRIVE”
Men of our parish and community, join us for Men's Cornerstone XVII, Friday evening, January 27 & Saturday, January 28, 2017. Cornerstone is a unique retreat designed to provide participants an opportunity to revitalize and deepen their spiritual lives. The retreat lasts approximately 26 hours, beginning on Friday evening at 6:30pm, and ending with a Closing Mass on Saturday evening at 7:30pm. All participants are provided sleeping accommodations at the parish, which helps ensure the spiritual continuity of the experience for everyone involved. Be sure to visit our website for personal for video of personal testimonials from past participants.
For more information or to register, please visit us at www.ndcarmel.com.
HEALING ENCOUNTERED THROUGH A CATHOLIC’S DIVORCE SURVIVAL SERIES
Led by three amazing ND disciples, a small group of folks from our community began back in September, the 12-week journey "A Catholic's Divorce Survival Guide." Their series concluded a couple of weeks ago.
This is the third year our parish has offered this journey; there is no doubt that with the blessing and guidance of the Holy Spirit, this program and the leadership of this ministry has brought healing, peace and hope to those who answered the call to be a part it. As we share below some thoughts from participants, let us pray others who have faced the pain of separation or divorce find the courage to search for Christ's healing, peace and hope. A new series will be offered here at ND beginning in September, 2017.
"This program has given me a chance to recover from Divorce and begin to put my life back together with 10 new friends who are on a similar journey and who also share my Catholic faith."
"We came for healing of ourselves and realized that we could be helpful to each other's healing. And that our future will be better as a result of our taking these positive steps. I know that my outlook on life has been positively changed by this experience."
"I found that missing piece of the healing process, the piece that finally allowed me to close a painful chapter in my life, come to piece with life and move forward."
"Each person brought something special and unique to the discussion. I think we all shared some very personal feelings with the comfort of knowing we would not be judged."
"Thank you listening and sharing and supporting. The power of community is awesome and our faith is strong and bonded us together."
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR PARISH FAMILY FOR MAKING
A TRUE “ANGEL” DIFFERENCE!
Your response to our Angel Tree effort was overwhelming! The two Angel Trees in our gathering space were replenished with tags a few times, as you so lovingly chose to include these special Christmas wishes on your personal shopping lists. You deeply touched the hearts and lives of the many who
were blessed by your thoughtfulness and generosity. After gathering over 970 presents, we were able to give toys to the children of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and “Toys for Tots,” as well as gifts to the clients of Greystone, the Jersey Battered Women’s Service, the Father English Center in Paterson, NAMI and a homeless shelter. In addition, we had over $600 in cash donations and gift cards which were used to help a number of families in need right here in our community.
We extend a special thank you to our lead Angel Tree Coordinator, Deb Brazzel, who has been leading this special ministry for over 11 years! We thank as well as her angel assistants, Roe Doherty, Susan O’Connor, Ginny Martin, Katelyn Gavin and Joanne McHugh. These generous disciples continue to lend their valuable time and talent by sorting, wrapping and delivering all those presents!
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” - Matthew 25:40
OUR CHRIST’S CORNER GIFT SHOP NEEDS YOUR HELP!
If you attend 10:30am or 12:15pm Mass regularly and can offer your smile and sales support for 20 minutes to ½ hour before and/or after that Mass, please join our Gift Shop ministry; no experience necessary - we will train you! It is a wonderful opportunity to serve our parish and also
get to know many of our friendly & faithful "shoppers." Please contact our parish office at 973-538-1358, ext. 105.
December 25, 2016
DATES TO REMEMBER
Sunday - December 25
Discovering Christ Pulpit Talks at all Masses
9 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm Christmas Mass
Monday - December 26
Parish Office Closed
12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 7 pm Rosary/Novena 8:30 pm AA
Tuesday - December 27
12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 7 pm Centering Prayer
Wednesday December 28
12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass
Thursday - December 29
12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 10:30 am Centering Prayer 5:30 pm Cub Scouts Den 2 & 4 8:30 pm AA / Al-Anon
Friday - December 30
Parish Office Closed
12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 7 am -7 pm Adoration 11 am Overeaters Anonymous
Saturday - December 31
12:10 pm Daily Mass 12:40 pm Reconciliation 5 pm Sunday Vigil Mass
Sunday - January 1
Feast of Mary Mother of God
7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm Sunday Mass
BE IN HIS PRESENCE Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Fridays, 7am-7pm, in our St. Benedict’s Chapel
Faith Formation classes will resume Sunday, January 8, 2017!
We look forward to celebrating the remaining Christmas liturgies with your family!
FAITH FORMATION HAPPENINGS
GET PLUGGED INTO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!
If you haven’t connected to our Facebook page yet, you are missing out! Besides inspirational content, we share so many special photos and videos of parish life! To follow us go to www.facebook.com/ndcarmel and click “Like”. If you do not have a facebook account, you can still connect to our content. We have a Facebook feed you can access right from the homepage on our website at www.ndcarmel.com.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2, 2017
O W M S R A I Saturday: 12:10pm & 5pm (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am & 12:15pm
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D H D M S C Monday-Friday: 12:10pm & 5:30pm Lent & Holy Days: 7:15am, 12:10pm & 5:30pm
WHEN WINTER WEATHER CANCELS EVENTS...
All event cancellations will be posted on our website and on our app. You may also call our main parish number, 973-538-1358 - and you will be prompted to check extension #108 for
all cancellation notices.
SHEPHERD’S CALL NOTICE
Our Shepherd’s Call ministers will not be available on
Sunday, Dec. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 1. We look forward to welcoming back our little
ones on Sunday, January 8, 2017!
A NEW YEAR’S PRAYER
It's a new beginning, Lord, a new day, a new month, a new year: and I know that new beginnings come in different ways for different folks...
So, I pray today for all who've longed, hungered and waited for a new year, eager to leave the past year behind…
I pray for those who are more than ready to move beyond the hurt and disappointment, the grief and burdens of 2016...
I pray for those who desire a new beginning, who pray for a new grace to look afresh at everyone and everything…
I pray you give the grace we need, Lord, to begin again, to trust again, to try again, to hope again in you and in your love for us…
I pray this morning for those who are stuck, Lord, for those who’ve lost the energy, the courage, the desire to look ahead to a new beginning...
I pray for those who’ve lost a sense of when one day ends and another begins...
I pray for those so tired of yesterday they’ve lost a taste for tomorrow…
I pray you give the grace we need, Lord, to begin again, to trust again, to try again, to hope again in you and in your love for us…
And I pray, Lord, for those too tired to mark the beauty of a rising sun, the solace of a silvery moon…
I pray for those weighed down by worries, fears and problems, burdened by too much work, with too little time to do it…
I pray for those whose days and nights blur, keeping them from rest and relaxation...
I pray you give the grace we need, Lord, to begin again, to trust again, to try again, to hope again in you and in your love for us…
And I pray, Lord, for those who miss the gentle ways you hold us when we’re weary, strengthen us when we’re weak and carry us from day to day...
I pray for those who need to see how faithfully you walk with us: each hour, day and week through which we pass…
I pray for those who long for your healing of the year we leave behind and for your peace in the year we've just begun...
I pray you give the grace we need, Lord, to begin again, to trust again, to try again, to hope again in you and in your love for us…
Send your Spirit, Lord, to open our minds and hearts to all you'll offer us in the year ahead...
May this truly be a year of grace: may your mercy be our healing and your healing be our hope…
Give us what we need, Lord, to begin again, to trust again, to try again, to hope again in you and in your love for us….
Amen.
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
MARCH FOR LIFE 2017: THE POWER OF ONE Friday, January 27, 2017
Join Fr. Mariuz and members of our parish on Friday, January 27 to speak out, to stand up, and to march for life! We will have a bus leaving our Notre Dame parking lot at approximately 6am and returning at approximately 9:30pm. Thanks to the generosity of our parish and the Knights of Columbus, the transportation cost this year is only $5/person for the one day trip. But please, do not let cost keep you from joining us; our parish family will help anyone pay for the trip.
If you would like to register, please fill out the form below, place it in an envelope with your payment and drop in the collection basket or bring to our parish office. We will also have sign-ups in our Gathering Space the weekend of January 7/8. If you have any questions, please contact Rosa Fanelli at 973-428-8304. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
For the past 15 years the Jane Delores Rosen “Saint on Every Corner Award” has recognized Confirmation candidates who have devoted themselves to outstanding service to the Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Parish Family. This year’s Rosen awards were presented on Saturday, December 10 at the 5pm Mass to Ryan Wilson and Conor Danus. These outstanding youth strive to follow in the footsteps of Jesus by selflessly serving others as Jane Rosen did.
Ryan has been an Altar Server for a number of years now and also brings his giftedness on drums to both the Teen Band and to our liturgies. He has been part of our Antioch ministry and has helped bring other teens closer to Christ. Conor has been part of our Altar Server ministry and has helped with Faith Formation. We recently heard from a parishioner who, while facing health challenges, has been on the receiving end of Conor’s kindness: “He has been my angel, always finding time to give me a hand. The past couple of winters he's been there shoveling the walk and driveway; he brings his mom, dad & brother to assist him and never expects anything in return; he does these things out of the kindness of his heart.”
We are so grateful to both of these teens for their amazing example of Christian love and discipleship!
A PRAYER SHAWL: A TANGIBLE SIGN OF GOD'S LOVE
Do you know someone in need of strength while undergoing a medical procedure? In need of comfort after a loss?
In need of peace and patience during an illness?
Through a prayer shawl or a lap blanket, our Prayer Shawl ministry may offer that tangible sign of God's love, peace and comfort to your loved one. Each prayer shawl (or lap blanket) is made with prayer. The maker of the shawl prays before, during, and after they work on the shawl. To request a prayer shawl, please contact Maryann Johnston at (973) 539-7835
If you have time and talent to bring to our ministry, won't you join us? We meet the 2nd Saturday of every month at 1pm, downstairs in our Resource Room. If you have yarn to donate we would be grateful for your donation. Any questions? Call Alice Muir at 973-451-1983.
PLEASE NOTE! Our ministry will not gather in January. Our next gathering will be on Saturday, February 11 at 1pm.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
The Compassionate Friends, a self-help group for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents will be meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2016, 7:30pm, at St. Christopher's Church, 1050 Littleton Road (Rt. 202), Parsippany, room 101. The evening’s program will be “New Year, New Beginnings”. For more
information please call Lily Capriglione at: 973-568-4164. 365 DAYS WITH MARY
App Now Available through Our Sunday Visitor
365 Days with Mary is designed to accompany you on a year-long spiritual journey to draw closer to Christ with the help of our Blessed Mother. The app can also be used as part of the 100th anniversary celebration of the Marian apparitions at Fatima approaching in 2017! The app includes:
Prayers of the Rosary Daily Marian Reflections Marian Book Excerpt All About Mary Mary, Undoer of Knots Novena The Works of Mercy Catholic Prayers
A SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM THE ANTIOCH 71 TEAM
We are so grateful to our parish family and friends who generously offered their time, talent, monetary donations, love and prayers, in support of our Antioch 71 retreat. These gifts helped make the weekend the powerful faith journey it
was, bringing some very special teens closer to Christ.
SAVE THE DATE: FAMILY PASTA DINNER Saturday, January 21, 2017
Make your reservations in the Gathering Space the weekends of January 7/8 or 14/15, after any of our weekend Masses.
RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT
Rachel's Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild, and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer a supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release, and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions and
begin the process of restoration, renewal, and healing. A Rachel's Vineyard Retreat will be held from Friday evening, January 27 through Sunday afternoon, January 29, 2017 in the Stirling area. To register or for more information, contact Marie at (973) 377-1004, ext. 425. All calls will be held in strictest confidence.
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