Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish at Our Lady of Loreto Church MASS SCHEDULE LORD’S DAY MASSES Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00, 10:00, and 11:30 a.m. DAILY MASS Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. HOLY DAY MASSES Vigil: 6:00 p.m. Holyday: 7:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday at 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM To schedule a baptism please call 508-753-5001. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples planning to be married should contact the pastor at least a year in advance. A program of preparation is re- quired for all couples planning to marry in the church. To schedule a wedding please call 508-753-5001. ILLNESS Arrangements can be made to have Holy Communion brought to those who are homebound due to illness, age, or im- pairment of any kind or to celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing and Reconciliation with them. Please call 508-753-5001. PARISH REGISTRATION To become a registered member of the parish, please call 508-753-5001 or register on-line at www.mtcarmel.ws. 37 MASSASOIT ROAD, WORCESTER, MA 01604 Parish telephone: 508-753-5001 Parish fax: 508-754-1537 Deacon Paul (home) - 508-886-2856 Parish e-mail - [email protected]or [email protected]Parish Website: www.mtcarmel.ws MINISTERIAL STAFF Rev. Msgr. F. Stephen Pedone, Pastor [email protected]Paul T. Audette, Deacon [email protected]Gerald Montiverdi, Deacon Joan D’Argenis, Director of Religious Education [email protected]Maria Sciannameo, RCIA Director Michael Sacco, Joseph Sama - Finance Lisa Fenuccio, Administrative Assistant [email protected]Julia Tufano - Secretary David Soares, Parish Council Chair Joseph Bellino, Property Committee Chair Joan Venincasa, John DaSilva, Sanghee Kim- Music Mary DiSilvestro, Sacristan John Oliver, Hospitality Ministry Patricia Solitro, Safe Environment Coordinator
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish at Our Lady of Loreto Church
MASS SCHEDULE
LORD’S DAY MASSES Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00, 10:00, and 11:30 a.m.
DAILY MASS Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m.
HOLY DAY MASSES Vigil: 6:00 p.m.
Holyday: 7:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday at 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. or by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM To schedule a baptism please call 508-753-5001.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples planning to be married should contact the pastor at least a year in advance. A program of preparation is re-
quired for all couples planning to marry in the church. To schedule a wedding please call 508-753-5001.
ILLNESS Arrangements can be made to have Holy Communion brought to those who are homebound due to illness, age, or im-
pairment of any kind or to celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing and Reconciliation with them. Please call 508-753-5001.
PARISH REGISTRATION To become a registered member of the parish, please call 508-753-5001 or register on-line at www.mtcarmel.ws.
David Soares, Parish Council Chair Joseph Bellino, Property Committee Chair
Joan Venincasa, John DaSilva, Sanghee Kim- Music
Mary DiSilvestro, Sacristan John Oliver, Hospitality Ministry
Patricia Solitro, Safe Environment Coordinator
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish at Our Lady of Loreto Church March 18, 2018
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish at Our Lady
of Loreto Church PRAYER FOR PARISH SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
Lord God, You love us with an everlasting love, and You
choose us to share Your love with others. We ask that You rekindle in our hearts a new spirit of faith, of prayer and of reconciliation. Inspire us to search out and find ways of bringing one another closer to You. We pray for all who form our parish communi-ty, that we remain faithful to Your teaching, that we remain steadfast in our prayer, both personal and
communal, that together with You and the Holy Spir-it, our parish may be renewed and transformed. All this we ask in the name of Jesus and through the
power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Please cut out and pray daily.
DIVINE MERCY PARISH MISSION
Monday, March 19 –Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish at Our Lady of Loreto Church
Featured Speaker: Fr. Dan Cambra, MIC, Director of the Marian Evangelization Team is a member of the Mother of Mercy Province of the Marians of the Immaculate Con-ception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Schedule of events (topics vary daily)
MONDAY, MARCH 19 7:00 pm: Divine Mercy Presentation
TUESDAY, MARCH 20 7:00 pm: Divine Mercy Presentation
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 7:00 pm: Divine Mercy Presentation
For more information please contact Maria Sciannameo at 508-842-7604 or visit www.thedivinemercy.org/events
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH RECREATION CENTER
Mount Carmel center will officially close on Friday, March 30, 2018. After that date, no further events or meetings will be held there. The building will eventually be torn down, but not imme-diately. A number of people and families purchased stone plaques located on the walls of the gym. If families or individu-als wish to save those plaques, please call the parish office at 508-753-5001 with the name listed on the plaque. There will be a fee of $50 to have the plaque removed. The work will be done by a private contractor. Plaques not claimed will be disposed of. It is difficult to say goodbye to a facility which held so many happy memories for us as a parish community and the city and surrounding towns, as well. But we have to move for-ward as a parish family and deal with the reality that presents itself. I am grateful for the support of so many and I ask for your continued prayers. Monsignor Pedone
Lenten Schedule for the Week of March 19
Monday, March 19 7:00 am - Mass 7:00 pm - Mission
Tuesday, March 20 7:00 am - Mass 7:00 pm - Mission and Confessions
Wednesday, March 21 7:00 am - Mass 7:00 pm - Mission concludes
Thursday, March 22 7:00 am - Mass
Friday, March 23 7:00 am - Communion Service 6:30 pm - Stations of the Cross and Benediction
Saturday, March 24 3:00 pm - Confessions
Lenten Prayer
Lord, you remained in constant communion with God in prayer. Spending time with God is not something I am in the habit of doing every day. My life is too busy. When I list all the things I need to do, prayer is not at the top of the list. I make time to shop, to work out, to go out to eat, to be with friends and to watch my favorite televi-sion program. I know it is impossible to be a loving, kind, forgiving and merciful person without a strong prayer life. Lord, slow me down so that I will take time to be with you in prayer. Help me to experience the joy and peace that come from a closer relationship with you. Nourish me with your daily bread of love and compas-sion. Amen Fr. Warren J. Savage
PARISH MISSION WITH FATHER DAN CAMBRA
We welcome Father Dan Cambra, MIC, Director the Marian Evangelization team from Stockbridge, Massachusetts, who will direct our parish mission. Father will preach at all Masses this weekend and will speak Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the church. On Tuesday evening, he will lead us in a penance service at 7:00. Several priests will be available to hear confessions. Please take advantage of this opportunity in time for Easter. Please note there will be no confessions Tuesday afternoon.
The Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish at Our Lady of Loreto Church is offering Adult Faith For-mation classes on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm. If you've wondered WHAT and WHY the Catholic Church teaches, doctrine, mo-rality, and/or current issues that affect our everyday lives, or if are interested in learning more or refresh-ing their knowledge about the Catholic faith; then please join us for these sessions where we will discuss these issues. All adults are welcome!
These educational sessions will prove to be instrumental in helping to make our lives more meaningful, relevant, joyful, and helpful among the many diffi-culties in our lives, as well as the lives of our families and friends.
Anyone interested please call Maria at 508-842-7604 or email [email protected]
Loreto Shrine Open
Spring is here! The Loreto Shrine is now open before weekend Masses. Enjoy a moment of quiet prayer and meditation in Our Lady’s House.
SAVE THESE DATES!!!!
AUGUST 10, 11, 12, 2018
Our parish is having an Italian Festival!
We are seeking volunteers for the following booths:
Admissions Food Tickets Fried Dough Hot dogs/Hamburgers Italian Cookies Sausage Beer & Wine both tickets and pourers
Coverage will be in 3 hour shifts.
To volunteer to pour in the Beer & Wine Garden, you must be tip certified. One class for this training was held this week and a second will be on April 25. You also have the ability to do the training on line at the
following link: http://www.gettips.com/online/index.shtml. The cost will be $40 for either online or in person which lasts for 2 yrs. We need to let the in-structor know how many will be attending at least one
week prior to the training. Please contact Patricia Solitro at 508-344-5919. We will need a copy of your
certification once completed.
ALL volunteers must be CORI checked. If you are interested in helping our parish in this endeavor, please do not hesitate to call now. A lot of work needs to be done and good planning is essential to our success. Contact: Julie Tufano @ 508-757-3170 or [email protected] Elaine Beaudry @ 508-835-4592 or [email protected] Matt Colletta @ 508-755-1165 or [email protected]
Ministry Assignments for Mar. 24-25
Mar. 24 @ 4 pm Lector - Sue Cozzolino Ministers - Irene Astrella & Francis Sena, Jr.
Mar. 25 @ 8 am Lector - Chris Cook Ministers - Joe Sama
Mar. 25 @ 10 am Lector - t.b.d. Ministers - Heather Morello & Julie Tufano
Mar. 25 @ 11:30 am Lector - Juanita Pignataro Ministers - Maria Sciannameo & Steve Grasseschi
Please arrange for a substitute if you cannot fulfill your assignment. Thank you for the good work that you do!
This Week in Our Parish
Mon., Mar. 19 - 10 am-4 pm - UMass Care Mobile 7:00 pm - Mission continues Tues., Mar. 20- 10 am-2 pm - Golden Years Gathering 7:00 pm - Knights of Columbus 7: 00 pm - Mission continues Wed., Mar. 21– Mission concludes Fri., Mar. 23 - 6:30 pm - Stations of the Cross and Benediction Sat., Mar. 24 - 8:30 am - First Penance Service 6:00 pm - Lenten Dinner Sun., Mar. 25 - Religious Education classes 8:30 - 11 am: Pre-K - Grade 4 11 am - 12:15 pm - Grades 5-10
March 19—Feast of St. Joseph
Saint Joseph, Illustrious Descendant of David, Husband of the Mother of God, Foster-father of the Son of God, in a dream you received from the Almighty the task of taking Mary as your wife and Jesus as your Son, conceived from the Holy Spirit, and of caring for them in the difficult beginnings of the New Covenant. Intercede for us so that your example may remind us to care for the presence of Jesus and Mary in our lives, in the trials of today’s world. Blessings and Prayers for Home and Family
SAVE THE DATE !!!
Sunday, June 3, 2018 Reception to honor
Msgr. Pedone on his 40th Anniversary of Ordination Immediately following the
11:30 am Mass in the Church Hall
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish at Our Lady of Loreto Church March 18, 2018
PARISH FOOD PANTRY
Through your generosity, we are able to help families in our local area with food. Please drop off food items in the church vestibule or at the parish center. Your donations make a big difference to someone who is hungry. Many thanks!
Financial Stewardship For the week ending March 11, 2018
Income Offertory Week-End $4,306.00 Mail 1,100.00 Maintenance 257.00 Fuel 155.00 Ash Wednesday 12.00 Church in Latin America 5.00 Total Offertory $5,835.00 Rental Income 6,230.00 Funeral Stipends 900.00 Flowers 463.00 Mass Stipends 80.00 Donations 75.00 Candles 42.00 Total $13,625.00
Expenses
Utilities: Natural Gas $3,276.44 Electricity 2,939.75 Internet, Cable & Telephone 712.16 Total Utilities $6,928.35 Salaries & Wages $5,832.69 Printing and Direct Mail 598.64 Rectory—Food and Household 581.32 Clergy Benefit Plan (March) 503.33 Organists 200.00 Repairs and Maintenance 125.51 Mass Stipends 120.00 —–——— TOTAL $14,889.84
COLD AND FLU SEASON
The flu has affected many people, not only in our area but throughout the country, causing several deaths. The flu and colds can be often spread by touch. To lessen the risk of catching the flu, I suggest that during the Sign of Peace, you simply nod or wave to the persons around you rather than shake hands. At the end of Mass, I and the deacons will simply nod or wave to you instead of a handshake until this season of cold and flu passes. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.
Monsignor Pedone
EASTER EGG HUNT
At Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish at Our Lady of Loreto Church 37 Massasoit Road
Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Donations of chocolate eggs are needed and appreciated.
EASTER DINNER We are in the process of getting ready for Easter and there are many families in need. We are looking for Easter hams and the trimmings, and of course white eggs. We would also like to fill some baskets for the children with chocolate bunnies and other basket fillings. Please drop off donations at the Parish Center Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Thank you for your generosity.
PARTNERS IN CHARITY UPDATE .
We are well on our way toward our goal of $50,000. With the direct gifts to the Chancery and the gifts collect-ed here in the parish, the totals are: 64 Gifts $20,270
We invite you to view the Partners in Charity Appeal DVD at https://vimeo.com/255598536. It contains some very poignant stories explaining what this appeal is all about.
Pledge envelopes are available in the vestibule of the church and also in our parish office.
Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.
Our Lady’s Annual Spring Miraculous Medal Novena
begins on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 for 9 consecutive weeks at 7:00 pm
and ends with the May Crowning of the Blessed Mother on Tuesday, May 29.
A great opportunity for graces and the tremendous power of intercession of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, patroness of our parish. Mark the dates and plan to come and bring a friend.
This year’s speakers are:
April 3 - Msgr. Stephen Pedone April 10 - Bishop Robert McManus April 17 - Fr. Jonathan Slavinskas
April 24 - Fr. Fred Fraini May 1 - Fr. Donato Infante May 8 - Deacon Bill Bilow
May 15 - Fr. Nicholas Desimone May 22 - Deacon Pasquale Mussulli
May 29 - Deacon Paul Audette
The Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018
Saturday, March 17, 2018 - 3:00 p.m.—Confessions
Saturday, March 17, 2018—4:00 p.m. Karen Pusateri by Donna and Steve Grasseschi
Sunday, March 18, 2018—8:00 a.m. Felix and Caroline DiSilvestri by daughters Grace and Eleanor Luigi and Lucia Piarulli by Family
Sunday, March 18, 2018—10:00 a.m. Antonio Clemente (Birthday Remembrance) by Family Cafaro Doriano by Uncle and Family Salerno Marco and Cafaro Vincenza by Son and Family Carusone Giovanni and Decristofaro Maria Antonia by Daughter and Family
Sunday, March 18, 2018—11:30 a.m. Pepino, Pauline and Tom Pellegrino and Nicholas Verdolino by Fran and Santino Isaac Preko by Family
Monday, March 19, 2018—7:00 a.m. Joseph C. DiLeo (in honor of St. Joseph) by Family
Tuesday, March 20, 2018—7:00 a.m. Parishioners Intentions
Wednesday, March 21, 2018—7:00 a.m. The Sick of the Parish Thursday, March 22, 2018—7:00 a.m. Maria and Nicola Viapiano by daughter-in-law Ersilia Viapiano
Saturday, March 24, 2018 - 3:00 p.m.—Confessions
Saturday, March 24, 2018—4:00 p.m. Elmer Sjosten (4th Anniversary) by Family Michal Bernardi (Anniversary) by Wife and Family
Sunday, March, 25, 2018—8:00 a.m. Anthony, Lydia, Henry and John Penny by Family
Sunday, March, 25, 2018– 10:00 a.m. Albino and Marcello Faiola (8th Anniversary) by Family Joseph Aromando (5th Anniversary), Anthony and James Toscano by Julia Aromando & Family
Sunday, March, 25, 2018—11:30 a.m. Lawrence D’Agostino (Birthday Remembrance) by Family The Soul of Maria Lilette Ann Vasquez Dora Martin (10th Anniversary) by grandson Michael C. Martin
Please pray for the sick of our parish: Francis Caf-fone, Susan Stomski, Donna Grasseschi, Lori Blackwell, Carmella Szklarz, Matteo Fiore, Patrick Loconto, Eleanor Lupisella, Butch Rano, Mary O’Connor, Christopher Colla-zo, Paula Mari, Sim Simone, Cathy Coffey, Mildred Bas-san, Vincent Pusateri, Sylvia Pusateri, Debbie Caffone, Joseph Lapomardo, Joseph Ginskus, Philip Powers, Vir-ginia Czubrynski, Karen Remian, Chester DiLeo, Sandra Powers, Robert Mazzola, Jennifer Bodinizzo, Martin Laine, Antoinette Raddi, Accurzio & Loretta Sclafani, Robert Bacon, Susan Cardinal, Belinda Sahagun, Thelma Ortiz, Caryl Masiello, Cynthia Pedone, Roland Dionne, Maxwell Mitchell, Louis Naple, Carol Youngstrom, Richard Patrone, Sue Cozzolino, Carol & Frank Iaconi, Anthony DeAngelis, Frank Corridori, Reverend Charles Armey and Anthony & Paul Locantore. May the Lord give them strength, courage and healing.
MOUNT CARMEL GOLDEN YEARS CLUB March 2018
March 20, 2018 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. VNA “Keep Well Clinic” 10:00 a.m. Socializing 12:00 NOON Lunch – Followed by Social. March 27, 2018 10:00 A.M. Socializing 10:30 AM Board Meeting 12:00 NOON Lunch – Followed by Social. ALL DONATIONS FOR THE FOOD BANK WOULD BE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED AND APPRECIATED
NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME
Rest in Peace
We, the parish community of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Catherine DiTullio. May God grant her peace forever and bring comfort to herfamily and friends.
Upcoming Events
Mar. 17-21 - Lenten Mission at Our Lady of Loreto Church featuring Fr. Dan Cambra from the National Shrine of Divine Mercy Mar. 24 - 8:30 am -First Penance service 6 pm - Lenten Parish Supper sponsored by the Mt. Carmel Knights of Columbus. Apr. 3 - 7:00 pm - Annual Miraculous Medal Novena begins Apr. 8 - 3:00 pm - Confirmation at St. Paul’s Cathedral
The Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018
As a reminder Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish at Our Lady of Loreto Church follow the guidelines of the nation-al Charter for the Protection of Children and Young Peo-ple approved by the US Bishops and the policies of the Diocese of Worcester in screening those who work with children in our care and in helping victims of abuse find healing.
If you or someone you know has been sexually abused by a Church employee or volunteer in the past, please contact The Office for Healing and Prevention at 508-929-4363 (direct line & confidential voicemail). You may also contact Monsignor Pedone, Deacon Audette or Deacon Montiverdi at 508-753-5001. If you are concerned about a current case of abuse, please contact the local civil au-thorities immediately.
All church staff and volunteers must complete a CORI form and complete a Safe Environment Training session. For more information please contact our Safe Environ-ment Coordinator Pat Solitro at 508-753-5001.
The choir is looking for new members, Rehearsals are currently Mondays from 6-7 PM. Right now the choir sings the 4 pm Mass the last Saturday of the month. We are hoping to add more Masses to that schedule in the future. We are currently preparing for Holy Week and Easter. We need voices to learn the Hallelujah Chorus. .
Come join the wonderful group of parishioners already participating in this ensemble. If you have any questions, feel free to contact director Josef Konkol at [email protected]
Mt. Carmel @ Loreto Unplugged
What are you doing for Lent? Lent is about conversion - turning our lives over more completely to Christ and his way of life. Conversion means leaving behind an old way of living and acting in order to embrace new life in Christ. We are all busy and it is hard to imagine adding anything to our lives. But how about taking something away? We invite you to join us on Saturday, March 24 from 2 - 4 pm to “unplug.” Unplug all your cell phones, I Pads, iPods, computers, televisions, radios, etc. and try to relax. Take this time to focus on family and prayer. The family that prays together, stays together. If that day doesn’t work for you and your family, choose a dif-ferent day. What a wonderful way to put ourselves in the right frame of mind for Holy Week.
UNPLUG!
UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Are You Uninsured?
Do You Need Medical or Dental Services? If Yes, Come See Us in the parking lot of
Our Lady of Loreto Parish on Monday, March 19 from 9 am - 3 pm
We offer preventive dental and health care services includ-ing: dental health care and Worcester Public Schools Den-tal Screening, physical exams, sports physicals, immuniza-tions, outreach and more. We provide medical and dental care for children and fami-lies even if they have no insurance or are unable to pay. To make an appointment, call 508-334-6073 Free flu shots without an appointment are available. For more information, contact: Nardy Vega at 508-341-9416
Sponsored by UMASS Memorial
How about making a Cursillo weekend?
Cursillo or “short course in Christianity” is an uplifting and educational experience.
Upcoming: Men’s - June 14-17, 2018 Women’s - May 3-6, 2018 October 25-28, 2018
All weekends are held at the Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center in Putnam, CT. For more infor-mation, please contact Carolyn Galgano @ 508-847-7005 or [email protected], Joan Laracy @ 774-239-2474 or [email protected], or Elizabeth Santley @ 508-304-8871 or [email protected]. Applications are available in the vestibule if the church.
On Saturday, March 24th from 11:00 am—12:00 noon the American Heritage Girls will be praying outside of Planned Parenthood . Any parishioners who would like
