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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 120 Prospect Street, Nutley, New Jersey 07110
September 20, 2015
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rev. Dennis E. Reiff
Pastor
Rev. Kevin Schott
Parochial Vicar
Deacon Aldo Antola
Pastoral Associate
Sr. Mary Rose Conforto, MPF
Director of Religious Education
Andrew Cardona
Director of Music Ministry
Mass Schedule
Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.
Saturday Morning: 7:30 a.m.
Sunday: Saturday, 5 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 12:15 p.m.
Holy Days: As Announced
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Weekdays after the 8 a.m. Mass
Saturday: 4-5 p.m.
Devotions
Infant of Prague Novena: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Novena: Wednesday
following the 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Masses
First Friday Devotions: Resume in October
Mission Statement
Our mission as a holy parish is to communicate and to celebrate the life and spirit of Jesus by our
words and actions in order to build a dynamic, loving, caring and outreaching community of faith.
Rectory Hours Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The rectory is closed between
12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Closed Fridays during the
months of July and August.
Rectory Phone Numbers
(973) 667-2580
(973) 661-1623
Fax: (973) 667-0648
Emails
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website www.olmc-nutley.org
Marriages
Please schedule at least ONE YEAR in advance of your wedding. Pre-Cana and other
instruction sessions are required.
Sacraments of Healing
Please notify the parish office if someone is ill at home.
Baptisms
We request parents attend a Baptism Instruction Session before the birth of their
child. The Sacrament of Baptism is usually celebrated the third Sunday of each
month, except during Lent (when we will not celebrate the sacrament until Easter).
All Baptisms are scheduled in person at the rectory.
Parish Membership
All are welcome to join our Parish Family. Parish policy requires registration to
participate in Baptism, Marriage and Religion Classes. Please notify the office when
a change of address or move occurs.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Pray for Us.
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Saturday September 19
7:30 a.m. Conrado Tabing
5 p.m. Erundino Lorenzo
(In Loving Memory)
Sunday September 20
7:30 a.m. John Pucciarello
9:15 a.m. Thomas Finetti
10:45 a.m. The Zurawski Family
12:15 p.m. Emma and Joseph Rocco, Sr.
Monday September 21
7 a.m. Dr. John N. Mifsud
8 a.m. Angelina Gallucci
Tuesday September 22
7 a.m. Dr. John N. Mifsud
8 a.m. Thomas Rudomanski
Wednesday September 23
7 a.m. Salvatore and Antoinetta Rotunda
8 a.m. Dino Lorenzo (Birthday Remembrance)
Thursday September 24
7 a.m. Joseph Petracca
8 a.m. Erundino Lorenzo
(Birthday Remembrance)
Friday September 25
7 a.m. Hedwig Schlosser
8 a.m. Genowefa Abram
Saturday September 26
7:30 a.m. Thomas R. Apicella
5 p.m. Joseph Adamkiewicz
Sunday September 27
7:30 a.m. Vincent and Blanche Rapp
9:15 a.m. Pasquale Storino
10:45 a.m. Lena Marcotrigiano
12:15 p.m. Joseph Giordano
The Sanctuary Light honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Our Lord in the Tabernacle is lit this
week in Loving Memory of
Erundino and Dino Lorenzo
The Bread and Wine offering this week in Loving Memory of
Erundino and Dino Lorenzo
Mass Intentions
Masses are scheduled in person during office hours.
Come to the rectory to:
~ Schedule a Mass for a loved one (living or
deceased).
~Make an offering in honor or in memory of a loved
one for The Sanctuary Light, Bread and Wine or
Church Flowers. 2016 Masses are now available
(some 2015 Masses remain un-booked).
Parish Collections September 6: $5,505
September 13: $3,950 As you give to the Lord,
may He bless you in return.
Baptism Preparation
If you are expectant parents, please arrange to at-
tend our Baptismal Instruction Program before the
birth of your child. Baptismal Instruction and Bap-
tisms must be scheduled in person, at the rectory.
The next Baptism is scheduled for Sunday, Octo-
ber 18 at 2 p.m. The next Baptismal Instruction
Course is Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m. Please
visit our website to read guidelines for godpar-
ents.
Prayers for Health Reasons Robert Balogh, Josephine Benimeo,
George Berkovich, Rudolfo Clavecilla,
Ana Marie de Vera, Peter Del Negro,
Donald and Shirley Di Benedetto, Joshua Di Costanzo,
Richard Dinzes, Nicholas Ellis, Grace Fiore,
Joan Gabriele, Connie Garcia, Barbara Wolf-Gordon,
Robert Griffin, Bill Hahn, Mary Hamilton,
Robert Hewett, Edward Keane, Barbara Klena,
Madonna Junker, Lucille, Lynda,
Eve McKay, Gerard F. Melillo, Madeline Micael,
Lawrence Miller, Kevin Murphy, Joseph Nitti, Jack Nitz,
Robert Palmer, Hoyt Peavy, Maria A. Penaranda,
Evelyn Perry, Vincent Petracco, Isabella Piccininno,
Richard Reidy, Albert Reyes, Jocelyn Reyes,
Marie Rispoli, Anne Rotonda, Stephen Sawruk,
Mandy Stoyack, John Tiseo, Mariana Toledo,
Joan Tomol, James Tressito, Ramona Zungri
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Join Us… Adult Handicraft
Our September meeting will be held on Monday,
September 21 at 10 a.m.
Rosary Society
We’ll be meeting in the church on Monday, Octo-
ber 5 at 7 p.m.
Knights of Columbus
To join our Knights, email Michael at
[email protected] or call the rectory. The
group meets the first and third Tuesday of the
month at 8 p.m. The next meeting is October 6.
Women’s Auxiliary
Meetings are held the second Monday of each
month at 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall. If you would
like to become a member of our group call Linda,
(973) 661-0090. Due to the Columbus Day Holi-
day, the women will meet on Monday, October
19.
Oliver’s
Corner In honor of the kind and gentle
saint, St. Francis of Assisi, all
creatures great and small are
invited to be blessed Saturday,
October 3 at 2 p.m. in the
Church parking lot.
OLMC Website
Forgot to pick up a Sunday bulletin? Visit our web-
site www.olmc-nutley.org to check out the latest bul-
letin, get Religious Education news, Mass schedules,
find out more information about our various organi-
zations, events, etc. Pay us a visit!
Religious Education
~Although classes have begun, you may still
register your child, but you need to do it ASAP.
A Note From Sr. Mary Rose…
Sunday, September 20 is Catechetical Sunday.
The Catechists will be commissioned at the 10:45
a.m. Mass. CCD classes are in session. The Cate-
chists will dismiss the chil-
dren in grades 1, 2 and 3. I
ask that the parents bring
the children to church for the
10:45 Mass. Grades 8 and 9
will be taken to church by the
Catechists and parents can
meet them in the church for
the 10:45 Mass. I ask that the children in the
Thursday CCD classes and parents also attend the
Mass.
~The first Parent Meeting for all
CCD parents is scheduled for
Wednesday, September 30 at 7
p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please mark
your calendars and make every effort
for at least one parent to attend.
~We celebrate a children’s Mass every Sunday at
10:45 a.m. All children and parents are encouraged
to attend.
YANA
Our Parish Bereavement Support
Group will meet on Wednes-
day, October 14 from 7:30 p.m.-9
p.m. in the Parish Hall. Our Support
Group is open to anyone (parishioner
or non-parishioner) who has suffered the loss of a
friend, relative or a loved one. There is no charge
and reservations are not required. All you need is an
open mind and an open heart. Let us try to help you
through this time of grief.
Holy Father’s Prayer
Intentions for September
We pray that opportunities for education and em-
ployment may increase for all young people. We also
pray that catechists may give witness by living in a
way consistent with the faith they proclaim.
Octoberfest!
The Holy Family Sassy
Seniors have planned an
Oktoberfest trip to
PLATZL BRAUHAUS in
Pomona, NY, on Thurs-
day, October 8. The cost
is $60. Departure from
the Holy Family St. Joseph Center will be 9:30
a.m., and arrival home around 5:30 p.m. Please
call Kaye Palitto at (973) 661-1598 if you are inter-
ested and she will forward all necessary information
to you. No reservations will be accepted after
September 30. Checks must be made out to Holy
Family in order to be accepted.
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September 19/20
Assessment Collection
Sunday, September 20
Parish Picnic, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, September 22
Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m.
Choir Practice: Youth/5:30 p.m.
Adult/8 p.m.
Saturday, September 26
Flapjack Fundraiser and Tricky Tray,
8-10 a.m.
At a Glance...
Food Pantry
Many people only donate to food pantries at holiday
times, but we want to thank you, for being so con-
sistent all year round, with your generous giving.
No matter what time of the year it may be, you have
never stopped sharing with those less fortunate. We
thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Donations
to our Food Pantry consist of non-perishable foods:
such as soups, sauces, pasta, rice, cereals, dry milk,
canned vegetables, as well as toiletries (toothpaste,
toothbrushes, soap, etc.) Please check expiration
dates before donating food. If the food is out of date,
kindly discard.
Cancer Patients
Fly Free...
...in Empty Seats on
Corporate Jets!
A message for cancer pa-
tients of all ages. You can fly to recognized treat-
ment centers around the country - - absolutely free -
- in the empty seats on corporate jets. No costly air-
fare. No stressful delays. No unnecessary exposure
to airport crowds.
Corporate Angel Network, a national public charity,
works directly with patients and families to coordi-
nate their travel needs with the flight plans of our
Corporate Angels, some of the nation’s largest corpo-
rations. Since 1981, they have arranged more than
45,000 flights with cancer patients aboard.
Patient Toll Free: (866) 328-1313
[email protected]
www.CorpAngelNetwork.org
Tickets may be purchased at Masses. Some tickets are available at the rectory during office hours. Tickets will also sold at the door
on the day of the event.
TRICKY
TRAY!
Cathedral Basilica to Kick Off
National Tour of the
Relics of St. Maria Goretti
On Monday, September 21, the
Catholic Basilica of the Sacred Heart
(89 Ridge St., Newark) will be the
first stop on a national tour of the
Major Relics of St. Maria Goretti (the
Little Saint of Great Mercy). On the
21st, the faithful will have ample
opportunity to visit and venerate the Relics. Doors of
the Cathedral Basilica will open at 9 a.m. and will
remain open until 11 p.m. The full schedule for the
day will be:
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. -Veneration
7 p.m. - Celebration of Mass
8-11 .m. - Veneration
For more information call (973) 484-4600.
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Parish Registration
Our welcome mat is always out. If you enjoy
worshipping at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Church, make us your official Parish by taking
a few moments to register. Please complete
the information in the space below and place it
in the collection and we will contact you. You
may also download a registration form on our
website. All information is kept confidential.
Quick Parish Registration Request
I wish to register as a
Parishioner of OLMC
Name: ______________________________
Address: ____________________________
Town: ______________________________
Phone: ______________________________
□New Registration
□Change of Address
□Would you like donation Envelopes? Please
check the box for yes.
Ministry Sign Up Form
Name: _______________________________
Address: _____________________________
Town/Zip: ____________________________
Phone: _______________________________
I am interested in the following Ministry(ies):
□ Altar Server
□ Catechist
□ Lector
□ Choir
□ Other ____________
Choir Rehearsals Have Resumed
Junior Choir: Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m./Adults:
Every Tuesday at 8 p.m. New members are always
welcome. Call Andrew, (347) 678-6702, email:
acardona.music@hotmail
Stewardship
We have an obligation to share with others, that
which God has given us. Share your time, and tal-
ents. Men and women can become involved in the
life of our Parish by becoming an Altar Server,
Catechist, Choir Member, Lector, and/or Ush-
er. By taking an active role in the liturgical life, and
service of the Parish, you can have a wonderful ex-
perience. Feel free to fill out the form on the bottom
of this page, and drop it in the collection basket or
call the rectory.
Holy Family Italian Festival
Ciao! Holy Family Church will celebrate their 24th
Annual Italian Festival in honor of Maria
Santissima Addolorata (Our Lady of Sorrows) from
Thursday, September 24-Sunday, September
27. There will be lots of delicious homemade Italian
specialty foods, games, rides, music, and raffles all
weekend long! Visit www.holyfamilynutley.org for
times, ticket prices, etc.
Nutley CROP Hunger Walk The Nutley CROP Hunger Walk
will take place on Sunday, Oc-
tober 18 at 2 p.m. in the Nutley
Park Oval near the high school,
with registration beginning
at 1:30 p.m. The one hour walk is to help support food
pantries and programs in Nutley and around the
world. Walkers commit to completing the walk (rain or
shine) and collect donations from sponsors before or
after they walk. It is a way for people of all ages to
help make a difference and a meaningful family service
project. There will be music and fun activities, espe-
cially for the children, in a safe environment in the
Oval. The walk is being sponsored by Vincent Church
in partnership with the Nutley Department of Public
Affairs. For more information or to sign up, contact
the Vincent Church Office (973)-667-5440 or vincen-
[email protected] , Rick DeKovessey (201-981-5247), or
Lisa Feraco (862-452-9280). “Ending Hunger One Step
at a Time.”
Feast of St. Therese
Please join in the celebration of
the feast of St. Therese of the
Child Jesus at Holy Face Monas-
tery (1697 Rt. 3 in Clifton) on
Thursday, October 1. There
will be all day Eucharistic adora-
tion, confessions (2-5 p.m.), Pray-
ing the Rosary with St. Therese
(4:30 p.m.), Holy Mass at 7:30
p.m., followed by a procession and distribution of
blessed roses. Fellowship, free food, and raffle will
follow in Abbot Gregori Hall. All are welcome! For
more information call Marty Kleber at (973) 865-
9075.
