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Our Lady Of Mount Carmel

Historic Catholic Church Serving the community since 1894

Address: 3549 Navajo Street

Denver, CO 80211

Phone: (303) 455-0447

Fax: (303) 455-5487

Parish Hall: (303) 433-1049

E-mail: omcchurch@qwestoffice.net

Website: www.ourladymountcarmel.com

Pastoral Staff Rev. Hugh M. Guentner, OSM Pastor

Crystal Peccia Religious Education

Shaun Steavenson Minister of Music

Support Staff Denise Walton Business Manager

Bill Coffey Facilities Manager

Barbara Iacovetta Secretary/Bulletin

Dolores DiGiacomo Receptionist/Records

Steve Luciano Sacristan

In Residence

Rev. Gabriel M. Weber, OSM

Rev. Gabriel M. Ramacciotti, OSM

Rev. Mark M. Franceschini, OSM

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

SATURDAY: 4:00 PM ANTICIPATED MASS

SUNDAY: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and 11:00 AM

MON.-FRI.: 7:30 AM SATURDAY: 8:00 AM

VISION STATEMENT

It is our vision at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel,

a Catholic Community, led by Jesus and

empowered by the Holy Spirit, to proclaim

and live the Gospel. We accomplish this

through our shared Baptism, celebrations

of the sacraments, prayer, hospitality and

service to others.

Visitors and New Parishioners, WELCOME! If you came as a visitor and would like to join Our Lady of Mt.

Carmel Parish, please return the information below by dropping it in the offertory basket.

Full Name:_______________________________ Phone: _________________________________

Address:________________________________ ____ New Registration ___Change of Address

City:____________________ Zip____________ ____ Want Envelopes ___Moving out of Parish

E-mail:__________________________________ _____ Receive Monthly Newsletter Electronically

APRIL 7, 2013

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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL DENVER, COLORADO Food For Faith Living from the desk of Fr. Mark

The readings of the Easter season uplift our spirits, yet leave room for our minds and hearts to imagine: wouldn’t it be great if we witnessed “signs and wonders” like those who saw the Risen Lord? Wouldn’t it be nice to witness cures and miracles? Better, to experience one personally! This human need for confirmation, certitude, reassurance and the guarantee these provide, are part and parcel of our human condition. Given human weakness, even the Apostles and disciples weren’t sure or secure after witnessing so much. They were ever susceptible to doubts and the subtle dangers of free will. Welcome to the human race! Still, these Easter stories lay a foundation for us. They help us understand trust is the lifeline of faith: we believe and follow even when our frailty is attracted elsewhere. This trust is the source of our hope whenever we need to refocus and repent. Each time we experience the presence of God, the many instances and unexpected ways this happens, our faith deepens into a conviction which shapes our lives. The ways this happens to us is often mysterious. Certainly few have the experience so powerfully expressed in the Gospel, the story of Thomas. His experience earned him the unwelcome and lasting label “doubting Thomas”. We know the story. I sense, in our inner selves, we can relate to him with sympathy and understanding: “I’d probably do the same thing,” is an honest statement, at least for me. Given how difficult life is at times, we seek any kind of security and certitude in dealing with our hidden fears, doubts and insecurities. Sometimes people choose false ways to achieve this (wealth, power, status, righteousness). Thomas gave up his livelihood, home and family to follow Jesus. With Jesus dead, like the others, he is fearful and worried for the future. Told Jesus is alive, he demands proof; “ I won’t take your word for it!” Sounds logical and human to me. Of course, Jesus comes and Thomas is moved to cry out, “My Lord and my God!’ Jesus’ response energizes us with His promise, “Blessed are they who don’t have this privilege of seeing Me, but believe” regardless. Such faith awakens us to recognize the signs and wonders, cures and miracles that take place daily, often around us. What is needed are the eyes of faith!

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, April 6 - Anticipated Sunday Mass

4:00 pm-+Lucille Cito/Family

Sunday, April 7 - Second Sunday of Easter

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 7:00 am-+Alex A. Iacovetta/Gloria Caruso

9:00 am-PRIMA DOMENICA/Our Parishioners

11:00 am-+Domenico & Angela Vecchiarelli

Families/Sandy Quinn

Monday, April 8

7:30 am-+Deceased of Joseph & Rose Canino/ Mick

& Diana Stephens

Tuesday, April 9

7:30 am-+Grandparents/Mike S.

Wednesday, April 10

7:30 am-+Josephine Parisi/Jim & Rose Vecchiarelli

Thursday, April 11

7:30 am-+Christina LaGuardia/With Love &

Prayers, Fran & Larry Daly

Friday, April 12

7:30 am-+Grace Brienza/Ed & Lucille Zupancic

Saturday, April 13

8:00 am-+Grace Brienza/Mike & Carol Rondinelli

4:00 pm-+Annette Londino/MaryAnn Distefano

Sunday, April 14 - Third Sunday of Easter

7:00 am- Our Parishioners

9:00 am-+Antonio & Elena Palmeri/Mike S.

11:00 am-+Dolores Hunt/M & M George Mazzotti

ADULTS NEEDING THE SACRAMENT OF

CONFIRMATION, PLEASE CALL FATHER

HUGH AT 303-455-0557 x 24.

Prima Domenica Mass is celebrated in Italian the first Sunday of each month

at 9:00 am. A Cultural Reception is celebrated in the Parish Hall after the Mass. BAPTISMS 2013 Baptisms are scheduled quarterly on the following Sundays

at 12 Noon: January 13th, April 14th, July 14, October 13th.

Baptismal class is mandatory. You must make arrangements with the priest

first. Classes are on the Thursday January 10th, April 11th, July 11th,

October 10th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Office.

MARRIAGE A wedding may be scheduled after a consultation with a

priest or deacon. Please call the rectory for an appointment. Please

notice preparation is eight months to a year. RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:30-4:00 pm or by appointment with Confessor. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Upon request. Please call the rectory. FUNERALS Please call the office before arrangements are made.

SICK LIST Paula ‘Seno” Lyon*Cheryl Carlson*Leonard Piccolo*Adilynn

*Katherine Thomasson*Mary & Dwain Spreier & Family *Helen Philips*Katie Gallegos*Tammy Pullano

*Myrtle & Frank Amato*Lela Casa*Jerry Canzona *Sandy Moses*Cris Brumaugh*Rosemary Zamboni

*Steve Zipperle*John Winczewski*Natalie Martinez *Don Hendricks*Millie Zarlengo*Cynthia Ramirez *Linda Marinaro*Margie Lee*Meta Schneringer

*Carolyn & Tom Figliolino*Paula Sabell*Brandy Peonio Jay Kettleson*Firemen*Police*Military Personal

Weekly Offering

Holy Land Collection = $443.00

Easter Sunday Mar. 30 & 31 = $15, 762.00

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Archdiocese of Denver Website: www.archden.org

SCHEDULE OF

EVENTS

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

9:00 am -

PRIMA DOMENICA MASS Reception follows in the Hall

sponsored by Dante Alighieri

11:00 am - DIVINE MERCY MASS with chaplet to follow

A reception in the office after

the chaplet.

MONDAY, APRIL 8

ANNUNCIATION OF THE

LORD

TUESDAY, APRIL 9

6:00 pm - Pastoral Council

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

6:30 pm - Choir Practice

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 6:30-8:00 pm-Religious Ed

7:00 pm - RCIA - office

7:00 pm - Baptismal Class

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

8:00 am - St. Peregrine

Healing Mass

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

8:30 am - Children’s Choir

9:00 am - Altar & Rosary

Mass & Meeting

(dues will be collected )

12 (noon) - Baptisms

“I never learn anything talking. I only learn things when I ask

questions.” -Lou Holtz

A container of Holy Water is available for the:

EASTER BLESSING OF HOMES The head of the home conducts this blessing in the presence of the family by reciting:

BLESSING In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Peace to this home and all who dwell here. Lord, we rejoice in the victory of your Son over death;

by rising from the tomb to new life He gives us new hope and promise. Bless all the members of this house hold and surround them with your protection,

may they find comfort and peace in Jesus Christ, the Paschal Lamb, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The head of the house may sprinkle those present and the home with holy water, during the sprinkling the head of house may say:

Let this water call to mind our Baptism in Christ, Who by His death and Resurrection has redeemed us.

The head of the house concludes the rite by signing himself or herself with the Sign of the Cross and saying: May Christ Jesus dwell with us, keep us from all harm, and make us one in mind and heart, now and for ever. Amen PASTORAL COUNCIL 1. We met with a representative from the Planning & Zoning from the City of Denver. During our discussions we heard about the changes in the neighborhood and what it means to our Church. We have decided to start a Future Planning Committee. 2. A TV spot was launched in the Denver area promoting Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Church. The spot will be on our website for parishioners to view. 3. We have been working on our by-laws. They are a work in progress. SECOND COLLECTION On April 13th & 14th there will be a Second Collection for the Black and Indian Missions

and for the Catholic Home Missions. Our contributions help support the Catholic

communities on reservations, rural areas & inner cities and it helps to support seminarian

formation in poor dioceses to spread our Catholic faith. Please be generous.

NEWS FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE 1. There is a Sacred Music Symposium at Regis University on April 20th, in the St.

Francis Chapel from 9 am - 3 pm. You need to register by April 15th. Call 303-715-3156

or go online: liturgy.office@archden.org. For more info see: www.archden.org/liturgy.

2. There is a Discernment Retreat for Men on April 14th, 11 am to 5 pm, at the St. John

Vianney Seminary, 1300 S Steele St. Register at www.Priest4Christ.com under the

‘retreat’ tab.

CONGRATULATIONS & WELCOME to Mary Rae Van Hoesen & Tamara Kay Tabb

who were received into the Roman Catholic Church on Holy Saturday, March 30, 2013.

And to Mary Rae Van Hoesen, Tamara Kay Tabb and Jeffery Neal Metcalf who received

the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist at the Holy Saturday Vigil.

We thank you for your ‘generous’ EASTER offering and

to those who are giving to our Building Fund.

We ask God to bless you and your charitable spirit

Lord We Pray:

May this year of Faith be a time of an outpouring of the

Holy Spirit on all parents, catechists, clergy and lay faithful

who share the gift of the faith with others