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Our Lady Of Mount Carmel

Historic Catholic Church Serving the community since 1894

DECEMBER 28, 2014

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

Steve Luciano Sacristan

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.-FRI.: 8:00 AM in the Parish Office

OSM room

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:__________________________________ Check out our website for updates & information

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

The celebration of the Nativity is centered on joy and peace, results of the gift of Love. And love is a gift, freely given, which uplifts spirits and breathes life into even the weariest and poorest. The readings bear this out. They reflect the source as John’s Gospel proclaims: “In the beginning was the Word and the Word is God and the Word became Flesh.” We live our faith sincerely, generously when we embrace this truth and its message to us. Every person hungers for meaning, purpose and fulfillment, our highest aspirations to a full life. History shows how many different ways people have expressed this. In a world of insane violence, in a dysfunctional society bent out of shape by poor choices in achieving this goal, the call of love is drowned out for many because one-dimensional goals are sought (success, security, control of life through wealth, possessions, power, pleasure, comfort, popularity, fame, status and a disregard for one’s neighbors and beyond). Love no longer is connected to the Good Life and the American Dream. The most durable and endearing escape from these traps is a strong, faithful and loving upbringing in family life. Marriage and family are the foundations of every stable society and offer people the insights into a meaningful life, rooted in relationships wherein one is free and strong in choosing to be for others as well as self, as seeing the presence of God in every person regardless of gender, race, religion, culture, ethnicity, class or social approval. It starts in the home and parents can give no greater gift and blessing to their children than these strong legs to walk through life and strong spirit to fly in the face of life’s surprises, contradictions, follies and absurdities! The richest experience in any and every family is the treasure enjoyed because all members are blessings to each other rather than curses. The readings today celebrate these blessings in a variety of ways. Each and every blessing in life is rooted in love. That’s the heart of this feast day (Holy Family) centered on the life-style of Mary, Joseph and Jesus. What a wonderful way to start the New Year by renewing ourselves as daughters and sons of God in the Holy Family of all peoples! A blessed and peace-filled 2015 to all of you!

Saturday, Dec. 27 - Anticipated Sunday Mass

4:00 pm-+Frank Zarlengo/Wife, Ofie

Sunday, Dec. 28 - HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY

AND JOSEPH

7:00 am-Our Parishioners

9:00 am-+Dorothy Butterfield/Cindy Mosher

11:00 am-+Leonard Piccolo/Sylvia Lyles

Monday, Dec. 29 8:00 am-Ramona Seifert/Kristina Bonarelli

Tuesday, Dec. 30

8:00 am-+Pete Palizzi/Pam & Shelley

Wednesday, Dec. 31

8:00 am-+Sam & Thelma Cassio/S.R. Cassio & Vera

Polak

4:00 pm - Amato Family/Family

Thursday, Jan. 1 - SOLEMNITY OF MARY

9:00 am-Louis & Mary Ann LaConte/Fran & Larry

Daly

Friday, Jan. 2

8:00 am-+Memorial Shrine Members-All Soul’s Day

Saturday, Jan 3

8:00 am-In honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary/

ServiteServants of Mary

4:00 pm-+Rose M Serna/Richard & Phyllis Laureta

Sunday, Jan. 4

7:00 am-+John J. Bonareto/Pauline Domenico

9:00 am-Our Parishioners/PRIMA DOMENICA

11:00 am-+Rose M. Serna/Beverly & Patricia Ditolla

GENESIS 15 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 2014 Baptisms are scheduled quarterly. On Sunday January 11th, April 12th, July 26th & October 25 at 12(noon). Baptismal class is mandatory. You must first make arrangements with a priest We meet on Thursdays at 6 pm. January 8th, April 9th, July 23, October 22 nd. 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: *Helen Phillips*Gabriella Loya*Dane Ortega *Lucille Long*Frank Amato*Mike Vigil*Mary Sue Zimbelman*Gloria Martinez*Annette Palaze*Andy

Maldonado*Eileen Vecchiarelli*Linda Caruso*Shirley Ligrani*Patrick Cordova*Louis Garramone*Stacy Hamilton *John Winczewski*Frank Torres*Paul Ramsey*Rose Nelson

*Donna Valdez*Rodney Mora*Madeline Swedensky *Frances Pastore*Doug Brewka*Rhonda Amato*Linda Ray *Josh Walen*Marilyn Petrocco*Gertrude Nelson*Bob Seno *Ed Zupancic*Mary Boyle*Francine Bova*Kim Figliolino *Frances Falbo*Marilu Gurley*Yolanda Sanza*Fred Mauro

*Mike Warren*Rosalie Lanning*Patrick Voigt*James Saykally*Tony Streno*Katie Ortman*Daniel Gamboa*Jerri

Porreca*Lucille Sanders*Our Police Officers *Firefighters*Military Personnel and their Families

CHURCH SUPPORT

FOR DECEMBER

13 & 14 = $4,045.00

REST IN PEACE

John Perreca

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Archdiocese of Denver Website: www.archden.org

SCHEDULE OF

EVENTS

SUNDAY, DEC. 28 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31

4:00 pm - New Year’s Eve Mass

THURSDAY, JAN. 1

SOLEMNITY OF MARY 9:00 am - New Year’s Day Mass

FRIDAY, JAN. 2

Office Closed

SATURDAY, JAN. 3

Most Holy Name of Jesus 8:00 am - OSSM Mass & Mtg.

SUNDAY, JAN. 4

9:00 am - PRIMA

DOMENICA MASS

Reception sponsored by

OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL

MEN’S CLUB

“Luck is when an

opportunity comes and

you’re prepared for it.”

-Denzel Washington

We are grateful to All who attended the Christmas Masses. Your generosity in the

offertory for our parish is greatly appreciated.

A BIG THANK YOU to the choir who provided the beautiful music. Your many hours

of practice was heard.

The Religious Education children and teachers who presented the Christmas story in

their own unique way.

Our gratitude, also, to the Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters/Ushers, Servers,

Sacristan, the Men & Women who did the cleaning & the décor and the Presiders.

Lastly, THANKS for ALL the cards and goodies to the Parish Staff and Servite Friars.

May 2015 bring many Blessings and may the peace and love of Christ abound in YOU,

YOUR FAMILY and FRIENDS.

On behalf of the parish staff may you have a blessed and peace-filled Christmas as we

celebrate and remember the birth of Jesus. God sent us His Son as a present signed, TO

YOU with all my love, God!” Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas and beyond up to the

Baptism of the Lord on January 11th. We Catholics really know how to celebrate!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU The Knights of Columbus ‘thank you’ for your partici-

pation in the Tootsie Roll Drive conducted the weekend of Dec. 13th & 14th. We re-

ceived $363 which will be donated to the mentally handicapped.

RESPECT LIFE May God's people awaken to the fact that we are our brothers' keepers.

Scripture: Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were

in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him. Then the Lord said

to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know. Am I my brother's

keeper?" And He said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood cries out

to me from the ground."

OPEN FORUM PASTORAL COUNCIL

If you have concerns that pertain to

our church or would like to speak at this

meeting, call the office and ask for Crystal

at extension 23. Crystal will be sure to get

you on the agenda. The meeting takes place

on Tuesday, January 13th at 6:30 pm.

TRAVEL TO POLAND WITH FR. MARK TO

BUDAPEST PRAGUE & VIENNA Trip date: Oct. 3-15, 2015 Cost: $4,799

all included & airfare. Register at

Proximo Travel - 855-842-8001,

508-340-9370 or www.proximotravel.com.

Community News Reflections on the Eleventh Step & Centering Prayer Sat., Jan. 10, 2015, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, 7520 S Boulder Rd, Louisville, CO with Fr. Terry Ryan, CSP. Contact Joyce C. at joycevochen@gmail.com or Kathleen K. at Kath2win@msn.com. RSVP by Jan. 8, 2015.

PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

A CHRISTMAS PRAYER FOR FAMILIES

O God, our Father,

bless all families today

that they may live like

the Holy Family of

Jesus, Mary & Joseph

United in joy and in love.

Teach us now and always

through Holy Family

of Bethlehem and Nazareth

the sanctity of human love,

the value of family life

and the blessings of

forgiveness and peace.

Amen. Apostolate of the Word Sacred Heart League