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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Volume 2, Issue 50: December 13, 2015 Third Sunday of Advent
Our Lady of Mount Carmel 10 County Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
201.568.0545 www.olmc.us
the catholic community of
the cathol ic communi ty of
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Pastor Reverend Daniel O’Neill, O.Carm.
t - 201.568.0545 e - [email protected]
In Residence Reverend Emmett Gavin, O.Carm.
Church Office
Elizabeth Gardner, Office Manager Mary Ann Nelson, Administrative Assistant
t - 201.568.0545 f - 201.568.3215 e - [email protected]
Roxanne Kougasian, Secretary
t - 201.871.4662 e - [email protected]
Deacons
Deacon Lex Ferrauiola e - [email protected]
Deacon David Loman e - [email protected]
Mission Development
Elliot Guerra Director of Mission Development
t - 201.568.1403 e - [email protected]
Music Ministry
Peter Coll, Music Director t - 201.871.4662 e - [email protected]
Religious Education Office
Sr. Regina M. Chassar, SSJ Director of Religious Education
t - 201.871.4662 e - [email protected]
Youth Ministry
Justin Fernandez, Youth Minister
t - 201.871.9458 e - [email protected]
Academy
Michael Bruno, Principal
t - 201.567.6491 f - 201.568.1402 e - [email protected]
Athletics
T.J. Ermita, Athletic Director e - [email protected]
Facilities
Ed McElroy, Facility Director t - 201.906.4389 e - [email protected]
New Parishioner? Welcome!
Feel free to contact anyone on our staff regarding the parish and its activities. We ask that every family in the parish be registered. Registration packets can be picked up in the Church Office or register online at www.olmc.us.
Staff Directory
Masses
Daily Monday – Saturday 8:30 AM
Weekends Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 NOON
Holy Days As announced
Sacraments
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 4:00 – 4:30 PM, or by appointment, please call the Church Office
The Sacrament of Baptism
The second Sunday of each month, except during Lent. Please arrange for Baptism at least two months in advance.
The Sacrament of Marriage
Please make an appointment with a priest or deacon at least one year in advance.
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Please call the Church Office to request a visit from fr. Dan.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission Statement
“No matter who you are, no matter what you’ve done, no matter where you’re from, no matter where you’re going,
no matter how good or bad things seem, you are always welcome.”
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December 13, 2015 Third Sunday of Advent Dear Brothers and Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel,
I hope your observance of Advent is providing you with some spiritual solace amidst all the problems in our world and all the frenzy that is part of this holiday time of year. Our Lord Jesus Christ is often called the Prince of Peace. Let us ask His guidance for our anxious world. Let us also seek a few moments of quiet each day to pray the famous Maranatha prayer, “Come, Lord Jesus! Come!” I pray that each of us will have some glimmer of God’s peace this year.
I hope you can hear the subject I am about to announce with an open heart. We, along with every parish in the Archdiocese of Newark, will be participating in a major Capital Campaign to strengthen our Church, both locally and diocesan-wide. The Campaign hopes to collect 90 million dollars in the Archdiocese, of which OLMC is asked to raise $772,000. If successful, about $350,000 will come back to us for our own parish needs and mission.
At all Masses this weekend, I will be asking for a very specific first step of help. We need to recruit about 50 volunteers who will help our parish conduct this campaign in the first four months of 2016. So far, your fellow parishioners, Chris Connolly, Rosemary Russell and Benedetta Watros, have agreed to be part of the leadership team that will guide us through each step of the Campaign. My thanks to them!
Let me repeat: We are in a spiritual time of grace and into a much-needed Year of Mercy. May God’s grace and mercy abide in all our hearts. In addition, if you have any feedback or questions about this matter or anything else pertaining to our life together at Mount Carmel, please pass it on. Sincerely yours in Christ and Our Lady of Mount Carmel,
fr. Dan
Join us on Wednesday, December 23
5:30 a.m. in the church for La Misa de Gallo,
also known as the Mass of the Rooster.
Many parishes celebrate for nine straight mornings this favorite Filipino devotion in anticipation of Christmas. We will have one Mass on December 23rd because school is recessed for Christmas and we can use the school cafeteria for hospitality after the Mass. The Mass will be said in Tagalog.
Please consider joining us! Pass the word that we are trying this beautiful tradition here at Mount Carmel. Those who would like to help with the planning should speak to Fr. Dan.
Our parish family is blessed to have had the witness and the loving service of many religious sisters over the years. On Sunday, December 20th at the 10 AM Family Mass we will say special thanks to three of those religious women who have served us most recently: Sister Regina Chassar, SSJ has been our Director of Religious Education for 18 years; Sister Nora Lohan, MFIC has been Principal of our school and Director of Pastoral Ministry for more than 10 years here at OLMC; Sister Mary Kelly, SSND regularly worships with us and tutors Academy children. Please join us on December 20th to say thanks to each of them and at hospitality afterwards.
December 20th is also the chosen date for the second collection for retired religious. We will have special offering envelopes available if you wish to make a donation to the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chestnut Hill, the Missionary Sisters of Saint Francis, or the School Sisters of Notre Dame in appreciation for what our sisters have done for our community and the children of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Let’s say “Yes, Sister” one more time!
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14th 8:30
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15th 8:30
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16th 8:30
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17th 8:30
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th 8:30
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19th 8:30 5:00
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20th 8:00 10:00
12:00
MINISTERS FOR DECEMBER 19th & 20th 5 PM
Servers – Jennifer Baer, Enzo Capano, Jaden Mendoza
Lector – Joan Schaper
Eucharistic Ministers – Russell Luppino, Della Booker, Lisa Knowles, Ann Picinic 8 AM
Servers – Alexia Celli, Luke Figueroa, Sarah Figueroa
Lector – Susan Semler
Eucharistic Ministers – Pat White, Rich White, Marianne Reilly, Tom DeAngelis 10 AM
Servers – Adam D’Souza, Maya D’Souza, Abby Park, Lenny Park
Lector – Elliot Guerra
Eucharistic Ministers – Gloria Zayas, Michael Bruno, Justin Fernandez, Debbie Viar, Jennifer Schippert, Steven Schippert 12 NOON
Servers – Joseph Alvarez, Justin Del Valle, Matthew Del Valle
Lector – Barry Buniva
Eucharistic Ministers – Gina Luppino, Maria Luppino, Quennie Cabanilla, Marc Votto, Julia Carozza, Toni Essman
THE BREAD AND WINE This week the Bread and Wine are in memory of
Fr. Peter B. Byrth, O.Carm.
THE SANCTUARY LAMP This week the Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of
Fr. Peter B. Byrth, O.Carm.
REST IN PEACE Please remember in your prayers Carl Sward
(stepbrother of Alida Kratnoff) and all the military men and women who have died this week.
DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday Num 24:2-7, 15-17a; Matt 21:23-27 Tuesday Zeph 3:1-2, 9-13; Matt 21:28-32
Wednesday Isaiah 45:6c-8, 18, 21b-25; Luke 7:18b-23 Thursday Gen 49:2, 8-10; Matt 1:1-17 Friday Jer 23:5-8; Matt 1:18-25 Saturday Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Luke 1:5-25
LITURGICAL
“Rejoice in the Lord always.”
Philippians 4:4
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
In the early Church, when a person sought to become Christian, he or she entered into a period of intense instruction within the community. When this period of instruction was completed, the person was baptized and received into “the body of the faithful.” The Church welcomes into the process of preparation persons who have never been baptized, those already baptized in another Christian tradition, or baptized Catholics who have not received First Eucharist or Confirmation. For information about the process, please call Sr. Regina at 201-871-4662.
Class Schedule
Sunday, December 13th Grades K-8
8:45 – 9:55 a.m.
Monday, December 14th Grades 6,7,8
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15th Grades K-6
3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
OF THE WORD
Next Week’s Schedule
There is no CLOW next Sunday,
December 20th.
Today’s Gospel Luke 3:10-18
In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist tells the people what they need to do to be followers of Jesus. The people begin to wonder whether John the Baptist is the Messiah. John tells them, “There is one to come who is mightier than I.”
Jubilee Year of Mercy
December 8, 2015 – November 20, 2016
CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY
Our Lord Jesus Christ taught us to be merciful. We pray that this Jubilee Year of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord. As Catholics, we can show love and mercy for others through what we call “Corporal Works of Mercy.” The corporal works of mercy are described in Matthew 25:31-46.
Feed the hungry.
Give drink to the thirsty. Clothe the naked.
Welcome the stranger. Visit the sick.
Visit the imprisoned. Bury the dead.
Welcome to the Religious Education
Program!
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
There is no Confirmation session this Sunday.
Please submit to the Religious Education Office your Confirmation registration form if you have not yet done so.
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ACADEMY & ATHLETICS
Check out our website! www.academyolmc.org
The OLMC Warriors are taking over Brooklyn!
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 7:30 p.m. – Barclays Center
The OLMC athletic community is invited to watch the Brooklyn Nets
take on the Memphis Grizzlies.
Space is limited
so act now!
Prices:
$40 per ticket
“Halftime Experience” tickets SOLD OUT!
There will also be a $10 raffle for your chance to purchase an exclusive Nets prize!
For more information, please contact Mr. TJ Ermita, Athletic Director at [email protected].
December 14th – 18th
Academy students will have an opportunity to visit the Santa Shop during the school day!
BASKETBALL SCORES
All games were played at
St. John's Academy in Hillsdale.
Saturday, 12/05
5/6th Gr. JV Boys: 66-61 Win 7/8th Gr. Varsity Boys: 71-42 Loss 5/6th Gr. JV Girls: 22-19 Loss Sunday, 12/06
4th Gr. Boys: 30-27 Win
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Please keep the following people in your prayers:
Bernadette Alvarado Vito Moncello Pat Carrier Fr. Jim Moran Peggy Contreras Anthony Salvatore Rachel Durso RJ Sy Peter Gagne Nicholas Tolliver Jane Guerra Helen Trembicki Eileen Hall Henry Trembicki Rumi Kubo
WEEKLY RUNDOWN
JESSE TREE
Gifts are due back this weekend.
Please return gifts wrapped and with the original tag affixed to the church. Thank you for your generosity!
Please join us today for Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s
– 4 PM in the church –
Student musicians will perform classical selections.
A cookie exchange follows in the Parish Auditorium.
Everyone is welcome!
Advent Spirituality Sharing Group: The Gospel of Matthew
Our Group meets at 1:00 PM each Monday of Advent. We will be meeting in the Academy Conference Room (off of the cafeteria) on December 14th and in the Titus Room on December 21st. Please enter through glass door entrance to the school in the South Parking Lot across from Clinton Inn.
For more info contact Deacon Lex at 201-568-6819 or [email protected].
OFFICE OF CONCERN
This Sunday, December 13, is the Office of Concern collection for the invisible poor of Bergen County. All donations can be dropped off at the elevator. Thank you for your generosity!
Catholicism 101
“Beauty Will Save the World” Catholicism and Art
Presented by Elliot Guerra
This Sunday, December 13 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
Catholicism 101 has changed its time and location. We’ll be meeting at 11:00 in the Conference Room located off of the cafeteria.
ADVENT PRAYER AROUND THE WREATH
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WEEKLY RUNDOWN
CHRISTMAS ALTAR FLOWERS
If you would like to make a donation to help with the cost of flowers that will decorate our church for Christmas, please fill out the form below. Donations may be made in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. Checks should be made payable to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and can be dropped in the collection or returned to the Church Office.
PLEASE PRINT
Donated by: _________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________________________
In Memory of:
________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
Special Intentions for:
________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
DECORATORS NEEDED! Tuesday, December 22nd
Many hands make light work!
Whether you have an eye for decorating or just hands to help, you are invited to beautify our altar and church for Christmas. We will begin decorating about 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22nd and hope to finish by noon. Any amount of time you wish to give is appreciated.
Please contact Mary Ann at the Church Office at 201-568-0545 or [email protected].
1. How many years at OLMC?
2. Favorite movie?
3. A fun/moving/exciting OLMC memory?
4. Last book you finished?
5. A place you always wanted to travel to?
6. Life advice? Favorite quote?
Ann Mrkic Zgonena
is here to play Quick 6!
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WEEKLY RUNDOWN
Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School Youth Ministry
Join us this Sunday, December 13th
5 - 8 PM in the Auditorium
We’re painting the backdrop! Dress in your painting clothes! We begin at 5 PM!
For any questions, contact Justin Fernandez at [email protected]
Ages 12 and up!
Make a purchase at Metropolitan
Plant & Flower Exchange valued at $50 or more and Metropolitan will donate
$10 to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Tenafly.
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Sunday, January 3, 2016
Knickerbocker Country Club
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
3-hour open bar including Irish Coffee Buffet Lunch, Dessert and Piano Music
$70 per person
Name(s): _________________________________________
Amount Paid: _________
Please send to: John Barrett, 62C Franklin Street, Tenafly, NJ 07670
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