100 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601 Phone: 757-595-0385 ~ www.olmc.org Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm; Friday: 9 am - 3 pm Outreach: 757-596-1727 School: 757-596-2754 Outreach Office Hours: M, W, Th: 12 noon - 2 pm; T, F: 9 am - 11 am Principal: Sr. Maria Frassati, O.P. ext. 133 Pharmacy Outreach: ext. 125 Pregnancy Helpline: 757-870-3131 School Office Hours: M - F, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church “We find Christ here. We bring Christ to the world.” January 8, 2017 ~ The Epiphany of the Lord Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 pm; Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 2:00pm (en Español), 5:00 pm Weekdays: Monday - 7 am; Tuesday - 7 am, 5:30 pm; Wednesday - 7 am, 5:30 pm; Thursday - 7 am, 6:30 pm (en Español); Friday - 8:15 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday : 3-4 pm; Sunday : 1-1:30 pm (in Spanish); Thursday : 7:30-8 am or by appointment Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursdays 8am to 6pm, 1 st Thursdays 7:30pm & 1 st Fridays 3pm to 6am This Week’s Highlights Page 5 Momnipotent Page 6 Circle of Hope Ministry Page 8 Para Español Page 4 Come Home to Your Catholic Faith THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS Thursdays, 7pm to 8:30pm January 12 - March 30 in St. Michael Hall Hosted by Seminarian Chris Masla Bishop Robert Barron’s CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players showcases a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of western civilization. • St. Francis of Assisi, the Reformer, radically and literally lived as Jesus commanded to transform the Church. • St. Thomas Aquinas, the Theologian, demonstrated that faith and reason at not at odds, as they come from the same source. • St. Catherine of Siena, the Mystic, gave testimony to the reality of the spiritual di- mension here and beyond. • Blessed John Henry Newman, the Convert, left a prestigious career to seek and preach the apostolic faith. • G.K. Chesterton, the Evangelist, publicly, humbly, and humorously announced the paradoxes and truth of Christianity. • Michelangelo, the Artist, dramatically demonstrated that beauty and creativity are a primary route of access to God. This program is free to attend. Contact Chris, ext. 105 or [email protected] for more information.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3-4 pm; Sunday: 1-1:30 pm (in Spanish); Thursday: 7:30-8 am or by appointment
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursdays 8am to 6pm, 1st Thursdays 7:30pm & 1st Fridays 3pm to 6am
This Week’s Highlights
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THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS
Thursdays, 7pm to 8:30pm January 12 - March 30
in St. Michael Hall Hosted by Seminarian Chris Masla
Bishop Robert Barron’s CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players showcases a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of western civilization. • St. Francis of Assisi, the Reformer, radically and literally lived as Jesus commanded
to transform the Church. • St. Thomas Aquinas, the Theologian, demonstrated that faith and reason at not at
odds, as they come from the same source. • St. Catherine of Siena, the Mystic, gave testimony to the reality of the spiritual di-
mension here and beyond. • Blessed John Henry Newman, the Convert, left a prestigious career to seek and
preach the apostolic faith. • G.K. Chesterton, the Evangelist, publicly, humbly, and humorously announced the
paradoxes and truth of Christianity. • Michelangelo, the Artist, dramatically demonstrated that beauty and creativity are
a primary route of access to God. This program is free to attend. Contact Chris, ext. 105 or [email protected] for more information.
Saturday, January 7, 2017 5:00 – Andres Siochi, Jr. PORT Dinner Workers Sunday, January 8, 2017 - Epiphany 8:00 – Vicky Shelton Chris & Mike Shelton 10:00 – Guillerma Bungag Adult Choir 2:00 – Neri Quiñonez The Grau Family 5:00 – The People of the Parish Mon – (7am) Bill Lowery Bob & Nancy Curran Tue – (7am) Int’s of Katherine Wilson Harriet Miller (5:30pm) Thomas Fosnot The Grau Family Wed – (7am) Mary Decker Family (5:30pm) Robert Mojica, Jr. Ana V. Mojica Thur – (7am) Steven Rutherford Karen Coulson (6:30pm) Marion Kraus Arnold Kraus Fri – (8:15am) John M. Tierney The Domzal Family Saturday, January 14, 2017 5:00 – Steven Rutherford Family Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:00 – Tito Bossman Family 10:00 – The People of the Parish 2:00 – Marion Croall Family 5:00 – Teresa Presenza A Friend
This Week at OLMC January 8 - January 15
SUNDAY The Epiphany of the Lord 8:00 AM Mass Church 10:00 AM Mass Church 11:15 AM Gathered By Grace St. Michael Hall Welcoming & Registration Gathering Room 2:00 PM Misa Iglesia 3:15 PM Confirmation Preparation St. Michael Hall 5:00 PM Mass Church 6:15 PM Life Teen (Senior Youth) St. Michael Hall
MONDAY 7:00 AM Mass Church 6:00 PM Estudios Bíblicos en Español St. Michael Hall
TUESDAY 7:00 AM Mass Church 8:30a - 4p Care-a-Van Free Medical Care St. Michael Hall 5:30 PM Mass Church 6:30 PM SPRED Three Full Session SPRED Room EDGE (Junior Youth) OLMC School 7:00 PM RCIA St. Michael Hall RICA en Español Gathering Room Contemporary Ensemble Church
WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM Mass Church 5:30 PM Mass Church 6:30 PM SPRED One Full Session SPRED Room SPRED Two Catechists Carmel Center 7:00 PM Adult Choir Church
THURSDAY 7:00 AM Mass Church 9:00 AM Women’s Bible Study St. Michael Hall 3:30 PM Children’s Choir Church 6:30 PM Misa Iglesia Catholicism: Pivotal Players St. Michael Hall 7:30 PM Thirst: Praise and Adoration Church
FRIDAY 8:15 AM Mass Church
SATURDAY 10:00 AM Circle of Hope Gathering Room 3:00 PM Reconciliation Reconciliation Room 5:00 PM Mass Church 7:00 PM Adoración en Español Gathering Room
SUNDAY 8:00 AM Mass Church 10:00 AM Mass Church 2:00 PM Misa Iglesia 3:00 PM Convivio Escuela 5:00 PM Mass Church
Bulletin notices and advertising: All information must be sent to the parish office no later than 8AM on Mondays. Please use e-mail if at all possible and send to: [email protected]. If you would like to advertise on the back of the bulletin, please call J.S. Paluch at 1-800-524-0263.
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Church Flowers
Flowers in the Church this weekend are given by Ana V. Mojica
in memory of Robert Mojica, Jr.
Staff Extensions
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Pastor Rev. John David Ramsey 112
Parochial Vicar Rev. Edwin Montanez 111
Priest in Residence Rev. Peter T. Tran 101
Deacons Rev. Mr. Anton Siochi 119 Rev. Mr. Francisco Anleu 123 Rev. Mr. Dan Johnson 124
Our next parish Welcoming/Registration is THIS Sunday, January 8, following the 10AM Mass in the Gathering Room of the Church. You will be given parish information and a brief tour of the property, and will complete a registration form which will ask which sacraments your family members have received. We look forward to meeting you.
Support our Parish!
Did you know that you can help support our par-ish with no extra cost to you!? Go to our website, olmc.org, and click on the link “Our Parish Fund-raisers” on the right hand side of the page.
On this page you will find information about: • our Manna gift card program • linking your Kroger Plus Card to our parish • ordering from Amazon with a percentage
going to OLMC
The Star of Bethlehem The unfolding of the story of the Incarnation continues today as the Church celebrates the Epiph-any. The tale of the magi from the East is one of the most fasci-nating in all of scripture. It has much to teach us about what we can come to expect, even in cir-cumstances and places that may seem insignificant or small. Bethlehem was a tiny town, what we might refer to today as a town without even one stop light. Yet it is over this seemingly insignificant place that the guiding star stops in its own search for the place where the Savior would be born. Too often we fail to recognize the fact that the star of Bethlehem comes to rest in our everyday lives, where we can ex-perience God's presence, manifested in ever new ways. Epiphany calls us to shake off our stupor and recognize the One who comes to save us.
Kingdom Kids Nursery (1-3 yrs) KidCheck account required. The Nursery is offered during the 10:00 a.m. Mass for children ages 1-3 years old. Children The nurturing staff and volunteers provide a safe, Christian environment for the children in their care. Parents who utilize the nursery are asked to volunteer about one Sunday per month to keep our Co-Op Nursery staffed each Sunday.
Kingdom Kids Worship (1st-5th Grades) Kingdom Kids Worship provides a liturgical adaptation of the Sunday readings for children in 1st-5th grade. The Children Celebrate! Liturgy of the Word with Children program from Pflaum Publishing Group guides the parish catechists proclamation of the Gospel. At OLMC, Kingdom Kids Worship is available at the 10:00am Mass on the first, second and third Sunday of the month. Children process out at Mass & return before the Eucharist. month. Children process out at Mass & return before the Eucharist.
KidCheck: Free Secure Check In System KidCheck is a secure check-in for the Nursery and other Children’s Ministry offerings. Signing up for KidCheck is easy and free to parents. Register today at go.kidcheck.com or go to olmc.org.
New to the Parish? You are invited to join the parish community at Gathered By Grace. We come together once a month after the 10am liturgy for a meal followed by break-out sessions for nursery (1-3yrs), preschool and kindergarten (4-5yrs), 1st-5th grades, middle school, high school & adults. To register or for more information, visit us at olmc.org or call Christa in the parish office at ext. 107.
Baptisms at OLMC are celebrated seven times throughout the year. Whether you are parents-to-be, parents of an infant, or parents of a young child, we invite you to consider having your child baptized into the Catholic faith at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Parents are encouraged to register early to accommodate family and godparents
schedules. We are now registering for February baptisms. Contact Christa @ 595-0385, x107 or e-mail [email protected].
New to the parish? Plan to attend the Parish Welcoming & Registration in the Gathering Room at 11:15am, the second Sunday of each month.
Confirmation The next Confirmation session is THIS Sunday, January 8, 3:15-4:45pm in St. Michael Hall. Our next session will be on January 22.
Rite of Christian Initiation: New time this week The RCIA schedule continues THIS Tuesday, January 10. Would you consider the RCIA Journey? This is a process to come learn about the teachings of the Catholic faith and for those who discern this to be the
place that Christ is calling them, to celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation. This process is for the unbaptized, those baptized Christians coming from other faith traditions and baptized Catholics who were not raised in the Church or did not have the opportunity to complete their First Communion and or Confirmation. This promises to be the journey of a lifetime and beyond!!!
Catholics Come Home: Open House Next Week! New Year’s Resolution: Return to My Catholic Faith. Do you miss participating in the Mass and the Sacraments? Let us help you come home to your Catholic Faith in 2017! We have a process, Catholics Come Home, which allows you an opportunity to update your faith, grow in your Spiritual Journey, and come back to the Sacraments again. We will have an Open House on Tuesday, January 17, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Michael Hall. Come, learn how you can be an active member of your Church once again. Please join us on the 17th or contact Janet in the parish office to talk it over. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you home!
Gathered By Grace
Our upcoming Gathered By Grace sessions meet Sunday, January 8th and 22th at 11am. This month we will learn about The Catholic Church and the apostolic mission of the Domestic Church .
Youth & Young Adult Ministries Adult Faith Formation
Youth Ministry
Life Teen Join us this Sunday, January 8th, at Life Teen/Senior Youth Group for our Breakfast Bagel Movie Chomp! We will be feasting on a variety of breakfast bagels while watching the movie “God’s Not Dead 2”! Please Note: There is no need to have seen the first movie. They are not related in plot. Then, join us in two weeks for next Life Teen/Senior Youth Group January 22nd!
Senior Youth Group Service! Please sign up to help with PORT. The Senior Youth Group will be helping on Wednesday, February 1, 6-9pm, to serve dinner to the homeless from . Please RSVP to Ken to commit to help!
EDGE Come to EDGE/Junior Youth Group Tuesday, January 10, in the OLMC School Cafeteria at 6:30pm to
meet other middle school kids, and have a blast while growing in the faith!
Young Adult Events:
Small Group: Interested in delving deeper into your faith life? Want a community of people to live your faith alongside? Come, join our weekly Small Group Bible Reflection on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8pm. We discuss the upcoming readings/gospel and how they impact our lives. Come to the lobby of the Roth House, 3100 William Styron Sq, NN.
The Annual March for Life! Interested in attending the Pro-Life March? Contact Ken White to sign up, as we are organizing a group to attend. The March for Life is on January 27th.
Brunch after Mass Join us after the 10am Mass on January 15th for brunch at Aromas. We will meet after Mass by the kitchen in the Commons after before heading to the restaurant.
Thirsty Thursday Join other young adults in worshipping with the whole Parish during Thirst: Praise & Adoration Hour at 7:30pm on January 12th. This hour is filled with music, prayer, and silent reflection. Then, after Adoration, join the young adults for beer and fellowship in Manion Hall. Child care will be provided for the Adoration worship portion (7:30-8:30pm) of the event.
Sign up to Help with PORT! The young adults will be serving the homeless on Friday, February 3rd, from 8:45pm until 1:15am in the morning! We need help throughout the night so please email Ken White to commit to a timeslot.
Lectio Divina for Women A Lectio Divina prayer group meets two Friday mornings a month from 10:00 am until 11:00 am in the Gathering Room of the Church. You are welcome to join us. We use the Gospel for the coming Sunday and follow a guided reflection, meditation, and quiet time with Taize music. Come, give it a try! Our next meeting is Friday, January 20. MOMNIPOTENT:
A Study to help Moms Find Peace, Balance, and Joy! Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church invites moms of all ages to attend an awesome eight-week study on the vocation of motherhood, facilitated by moms in the parish. The video study features a group of well-known Catholic speakers and writers talking about their own challenges in embracing both the beauty and monotony of life as a Catholic mother. The sessions begin on Wednesday, January 18, and will be held in the Gathering Room. We will meet from 9:30am to 11:30am, and a nursery is available. There is no fee to participate, but an optional journal and study guide are available for purchase. Register online at olmc.org or call 595.0385 X107
SPRED (Special Religious Development) pre-pares persons with intellectual disabilities to fully belong in the liturgical life of the parish. Catechists welcome their friends into a small faith community where the Word of God is shared through symbolic catechesis.
OLMC currently has two SPRED groups (for adults 18yrs and older) that meet on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. If you know of someone who wants to participate in SPRED or if you are interested in becoming a mentor or helper cate-chist, contact Christa at 595-0385, x107 or Miki at 596-7162.
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St. Veronica’s Guild will meet at the home of Eileen Mazary on Tuesday, January 10th, at 7pm. Newcomers and guests are welcome! RSVP to Carla Weimer at 595-0385, ext. 108.
St. Norbert's Guild's first meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, January 11, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Michael Hall. Lunch after the meeting TBD. Hope to see all members there.
St. James’ Guild will meet on Thursday, January 12, at the home of Theresa Hoffman at 11:30. We will assemble toiletry bags for PORT. RSVP 596-0553.
Ladies of Carmel
Social Ministry
Pastoral Ministries Circle of Hope You are invited to try the Circle of Hope on Saturday, January 14th. The Circle of Hope is our Catholic support group for anyone dealing with chronic illness or cancer. Whether you are actively going through treatment, in remission, or “clean” for many years, cancer has touched your life, and we invite you to be part of our journey. Our group is very positive and sup-portive. We hope you might give it a try if illness is part of your life. Join us on January 14 in the Gathering Room of the Church. We gather from 10 am until 11:30 for prayer, discus-sion, DVD, hospitality and joy! This Saturday we will view a DVD titled “Unexpected Journey: From Cancer to a Higher Calling.”
Parish Giving 2016 Contribution Statements will be available for pick up in the com-mons after all masses the weekends of January 21/22 and January 28/29 or in the parish office beginning Monday January 30 .
Is there the possibility that you might be away those week-ends, or simply prefer not to wait in line… You are wel-comed to choose to have your contribution statement emailed to you. If interested, please email Carla Weimer at [email protected], no later than January 15th, so she can add your email address to the list. Contribution statements that were emailed last year will automatically be emailed again this year. We would only need to be contacted if your email address has change. We will begin emailing state-ments the last week of January.
Transformed by The Eucharist… Reaching Out into community
OUTREACH STATISTICS—December
Thank you very much for your continued support of the POOR FUND Envelope each month! 100% of your donation to this fund goes directly to assist those most poor and vulner-able. Truly we thank you!
Consider Volunteering This Year at PORT
That’s right folks, just around the corner as we begin our new year 2017, we will be having the big PORT Sign-ups weekend. Check your calendars, make arrangements, ready the teams. We will be signing up before and after all the Masses on:
JANUARY 14/15 PORT will be held the week of: February 1 –8
Teams are needed to cook/serve breakfast and dinner, check guests in and check guests out, and for overnight shifts!
Inclement Weather and Unforeseen Incident Team
In the event we have snow or a weather situation or incident of nature that would make it necessary for us to keep our doors open to our PORT guests all day, we would need a team ready to help serve lunch and be of assistance at the shelter during the day. Please let us know if you would be able to be able to be “on call” for such a situation. Sign-up at the PORT sign-up table in the commons.
In what capacity can you serve?
Food Pantry Fruit, Pancake Mix/Syrup and Potatoes
Personal Care Items Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Bars of Soap, Deodor-
ant, Lotion, Razors, and Wash Cloths Special thanks to Our Lady of Mt Carmel school 8th graders who supported us with a food drive before they took leave
for Christmas Break! Food Crisis Officially Averted!
Assisted With #ppl/fam assisted $$ Amount
Dominion Power 40 $4632.68
VA Natural Gas 0 $0.00
HRSD 0 $0.00
Waterworks 9 $1075.17
Rent 2 $400.00
Food 79 100 bags
TOTAL 132 ppl/fam $6361.85
Pharmacy 2 $254.00
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Community News Retreat for Healing after Abortion
A Rachel’s Vine-yard Weekend Retreat will be held February 17-19 at The Wil-liamsburg Chris-tian Retreat Cen-ter in Toano, VA sponsored by St. Joan of Arc Church. The weekend retreat includes: spiri-tual exercises, the sacrament of recon-ciliation, a Memorial Service and a Mass of Entrustment, and is available to women, men and any person who may have been adversely impacted by an abortion. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful op-portunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion. To register, contact Linda Riva at 757-887-3144 or [email protected]. The cost is $185 for meals, room and all retreat materials. Financial Assistance is available.
Parish Life Sunday Morning Coffee & Donuts We are in need of volunteers to help with serving coffee and donuts after both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses on Sunday mornings. The commitment will be one Sunday a month on a rotating basis. If you interested in participating in
this ministry of hospitality and fellowship, please contact Heber Dunkle at 595 – 0385, ext. 121 or [email protected].
UN-Decorating of the Church Volunteers are needed to help with taking down the Christmas decorations in the Church on Monday, January 9, beginning at 10 a.m. Come, give us a hand for as long as you are able. Poinsettias will be available for parishioners to take home after the 5pm Mass on Sunday.
Thirst: Adoration Hour Come, join the Parish community for an hour of adoration filled with music, prayer and reflective silence. Christ thirsts to be a part of our lives. Our souls thirst for Him. Join the Parish in responding to His desire for each one of us and come find your rest in Him! Join us on Thursday, January 12th, at 7:30pm in the Church. A nursery is provided, so don’t hesitate to bring the family!
Soul Sisters Soul (Sharing Our Unique Lives) Sisters is a social gathering for the women of the Parish. It is a time to come out, have some fun and meet other women at OLMC. Our next gathering will be FRIDAY NIGHT, January 27th. Save the date and watch the bulletin for more information!
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La Epifanía del Señor Director - Diácono Francisco Anleu: Oficina - (757) 595-0385 Ext. 123, Celular - (757) 846-0628, Email - [email protected]
Misas en Español: Domingos - 2:00 PM y Jueves - 6:30 PM, Confesiones: Sábados, 3-4PM, Domingos, 1-1:30PM (en Español)
Ministerio Hispano
SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO PARA NIÑOS MENORES DE 7 AÑOS
Próximas Charlas de Bautismo: Domingo 12 de Febrero, 2017 a las 10:00am en la cafetería de la escuela
Celebración: Sábado 18 de Febrero, 2017, 11:00 am
Para mas información comunicarse con Walter y María Rivera al 303-4973
Los padres del niño deben participar en las clases de prepara-ción pre-bautismal. Requisitos Padrino: • Ser mayor de 16 anos • Tener recibidos los tres sacramentos de Iniciación Cristiana • Que no tengan un impedimento canónico • Ser activos en la fe que Profesan Niños mayores de 7 años que no han sido bautizados, los padres deben contactar la oficina para mas información.
Voluntarios para Ministerios Si has completado tus sacramentos de Iniciación Cristiana y quieres ayudar en algún Ministerio Litúrgico o Pastoral, tu servicio a Jesucristo a quien has reencontrado en esta jor-nada es muy importante para tu jornada espiritual y pasto-ral. Si quieres ser parte de esta evangelización, contacta a las personas indicadas. Coordinadores de misa. Diacono Francisco, 846-0628 Rosarios, Novenas Domingo Malpica, 325-0505 Preparación para Sacramentos de Primera Reconciliación y Comunión Diacono Francisco Anleu 8460628 Lectores o Proclamadores Shorty Meléndez, 599-0882 Monaguillos José Sánchez, 269-0319 Ujieres Henry Miranda Música Janiska Varela, 945-0013 RICA, CICCA. Diacono Francisco, 846-0628 Bautismo Walter y María Rivera, 303-4973 Hospitalidad, Convivios Fabiola y Daniel, 450-0020 Jóvenes 9o A 12o Ken White, 595-0385, x106 Visita a los enfermos en Hospitales y Casas. Matrimonios, Quinceañeras, Dirección Espiritual. Diacono Francisco, 846-0628
¿Necesita ayuda con asuntos de inmigración? El personal de Servicios de Inmigración y Caridades Católicas de la Commonwealth, puede ayudarle a procesar sus docu-mentos y llenar los formularios necesarios que son necesa-rios para una variedad de situaciones como la ciudadanía, visas de trabajo, y las peticiones de reagrupación familiar. Es importante contar con una orientación de confianza, y nues-tros consejeros de inmigración multilingües están todos acreditados por la Junta de Apelaciones de Inmigración. Para obtener más información llame al (757) 337-6906.
