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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

Deacon Russell Barrows 303-455-0447 ext 10

Crystal Peccia Religious Education

Shaun Steavenson Minister of Music

Support Staff Robin Flynn Business Manager

Bill Coffey Facilities Manager

Barbara Iacovetta Secretary/Bulletin Gaye Woods Church Nurse (720-321-0028)

In Residence Rev. Gabriel M. Weber, 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., WED., FRI.: 8:00 AM in the Parish Office, Mary’s Room Chapel TUES., THURS.,: 5:30 PM in the Parish Office, Mary’s Room Chapel SATURDAY: 8:00 AM -1st & 2nd Saturday of the month only

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:__________________________________ Check out our website for updates & information

AUGUST 2, 2015

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

The mystery of God is beyond our comprehension. The recognition and appreciation for what God does and how God presents God to us, is the beginning of faith. Only this conviction opens us up to seeking God’s messages to us and sincerely striving to live in the fashion God invites us to live. Every week, the readings contain these essentials for faith-living. Neither heeding them nor remaining ignorant about their meaning is faith. Often, it leads to people practicing religion and assuming it is faith. Think again. Every time God rescues the people (1st reading) they respond and promise to be faithful only to weaken when the next crisis arises, often the result of their failing to remain true to God’s covenant. It’s the entire Old Testament summed up in a sentence. The greatest act of faith rests upon the greatest love humanity received! It is the person of Jesus, God joining us, God showing us He is ever present, loves us and will never abandon us. If we don’t believe this, rely on it and respond to it, then faith is just a word, unreal. St. Paul (2nd reading) says it clearly: when we embrace this truth,” we put away the old self and way of life and, renewed in the spirit, we put on the new self in Jesus.” This is what becoming a new creation” means. We live our faith and share it with others. St. John (Gospel) completes the full and true meaning of God feeding us (1st reading). Their food needs replenishing daily. The bread, which gives life to all, is “Jesus, the true Bread of life!” Those who eat the Bread of life will never hunger and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.” Such nourishment is what living in the spirit means. We seek to love each other and be life-givers seeking the common good and unity of all! Do I believe?

Saturday, August 1 - Anticipated Sunday Mass

4:00 pm-+Bill Locricchio/Family

Sunday, August 2 - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:00 am-+George Brancuccia/Marie Brancuccia

9:00 am-Our Parishioners/PRIMA DOMENICA

11:00 am-+Mark DiGiacomo/Family

Monday, August 3 8:00 am-Deby Sanchez/Greg Canino Family

Tuesday, August 4

8:00 am-+Westendorf Family/Saulino Family

Wednesday, August 5

8:00 am-+Emil Dallasta/Kristina Bonarelli

Thursday, August 6

8:00 am-+Edna Canino/Barbara Delmonico

Friday, August 7

8:00 am-+Memorial Shrine Members &

All Soul’s

Saturday, August 8

8:00 am -+Louise Caruso/Rocco & Sheryl

Carbone

4:00 pm-+Frances Graff/Marilyn Glenore & Bill

Graff

Sunday, August 9 - 19th Sunday Mass

7:00 am-+Frank J. Amato/Carlo Amato Family

9:00 am-+Eileen Vecchiarelli/Fran & Larry

Daly

11:00 am-Our Parishioners

PRIMA DOMENICA Mass is celebrated in Italian the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 am. A reception is celebrated in the Parish Hall after Mass.

BAPTISMS 2015 Baptisms are scheduled quarterly, Sundays, October 25 at 12 (noon). Baptismal class is mandatory. You must first make arrangements with a priest. We meet on Thursdays at 6 pm, Oct. 22.

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 a Confessor.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Upon request. Please call the rectory.

FUNERALS Please call the office before arrangements are made.

Sick List

*David DeJiacomo*Kris Olin*Mike Natali *Martin Deschner*Ernie Roccio

*Dolores Lochriccio*Edith Falasco *Ryan Barth*Jody Yannacito*Mario

DeRango*Matt Baldi*Our Firefighters, Police, Military Personnel and their families

July 25 & 26 = $4,320.00

2nd Collection: August 8 & 9 Little Sisters of the Poor are collecting for the

needs of Mullen Home at all Masses next weekend.

Louise Caruso

Carmella LeProwse

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Archdiocese of Denver Website: www.archden.org

2016 MASS BOOK-Tues. Aug. 11 We are opening our Mass book for the year 2016. Try to keep your intentions to 2 Saturdays or Sundays (weekend Masses) & 6 during the week. It works well if you put your parents or family on one intention.

RELIGIOUS ED, RCIA, &

FAITH RENEWAL RCIA & Faith Renewal Classes begin on Sept. 3. If interested, call the parish office.

Religious Ed. Registration/Parent Meeting, Thurs. Aug. 27th. Class begins on Thurs., Sept. 10th.

SCHEDULE OF

EVENTS

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 9:00 am - PRIMA DOMENICA

MASS Reception sponsored by

Potenza Lodge

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

Transfiguration of the Lord

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 8:00 am - St. Peregrine

Anointing & Healing Mass

WEEKEND OF

AUGUST 8 & 9

2ND COLLECTION FOR

THE SISTERS OF

MULLEN HOME

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

9:00 am-Altar & Rosary

Corporate Communion and

Mtg.

2:00-5:00 pm - Parish Picnic

at Lakeside

“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be

happy.” -Guillaume Apolinaire

On behalf of the Servite Friars and the Servite Missions in the Republic of South Africa, we thank you for your donation of $1,230. This comes from your donations for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day envelopes. A donation for the Masses said in their honor were kept separate each month. The balance was giv-en as a donation for the Servite Mission. This donation helps without having a yearly collection for this cause.

BAZAAR NEWS This year’s Annual Bazaar is now a memory.

The winners for the Grand Raffle are: 1st prize $10,000 - Gerald and Jill Sullivan 2nd prize $3,000 - Cindy Marvel 3rd prize $2,000 - Brenna Marvel Winners of the Bikes raffled by the Altar & Rosary were: Women’s Bike - Carol Mayeda Men’s Bike - Antonio Estrada Quilt - David Perez

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED OUR 84th BAZAAR A special ‘thanks’ to the Bazaar Committee, headed by Rocco Carbone, the Men’s Club, the Altar and Rosary, the Alumni Association and to Bill Coffey, our facility manager, and the many volunteers who were instrumental in setting up the booths, working in the booths, and the clean up after the Bazaar. We ask God to bless all those who volunteered in any way. The results from the Bazaar will be forthcoming after we pay the bills.

Thanks for all of your help, the Bazaar went like clockwork and you are the greatest!

Parish Picnic Save The Date Sunday, August 9th at Lakeside Amusement Park from 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Tickets can be picked up after all of the weekend Masses or in the parish office, Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

QUOTE FOR THE YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE Saint Thérèse of Lisieux lived in a Carmelite convent with her older sister Pauline. Pauline was with Thé-rèse throughout her brief life, illness, and death at the tender age of 24. It is no accident that Jesus sent out his disciples in pairs. Having a spiritual companion, as Thérèse did, can be of great help and comfort on the sometimes difficult spiritual journey. Cultivate spiritual friendships in your own life. - Take Five for Faith

RESPECT LIFE May God’s people understand that the Lazarus of the 21st Century is the unborn child, and respond accordingly. Scripture: Luke 16:19-31 -Excerpts from the 40 Days of Life Campaign

Golf Tournament for Presentation of Our Lady Church, Tues., Aug. 18th, at Inverness Golf Course, starts at 6:00 am, for information contact Julie Harris, 303-534-4882 or JULIE.HARRIS@PRESENTATIONDENVER.ORG

Community News BAZAARS: *Assumption Church (Welby), 2361 E 78th Ave, Denver, July 31, Aug. 1 & 2 *Holy Family, 4380 Utica St., Denver*St. Cajetan, 299 S. Raleigh St., Denver*Holy Trinity, 7595 Federal Blvd, Westminster, all are on Aug. 7, 8 & 9

Vocations Walk! Sat., Aug. 15, 10 am - 2 pm, St. John Vianney Seminary, 1300 S. Steele St., Denver, register at www.DenverSeminarians.org Young Adults and Families, Aug. 14-16 & St. Rita’s Softball Tournament Sept. 12, 8 am-8 pm. To register & for info: www.catholicyoungadults.com/retreat and www.catholicyoungsports.com for St. Rita Tournament. Exploring Grief & Spirituality, Wed., Aug. 19, 2:30 pm, Gardens at St. Elizabeth, 14th Floor, 2835 W 32nd Ave, Denver. No need to register and no fee. Abolish Nuclear Weapons Now! Thurs. Aug. 6, 7-8:30 pm, Montview Presbyterian, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver, contact: Byron or Shirley, 303-455-2696 or bplumley@regis.edu.