DEDICATED OFFERINGS

The Sanctuary Lamp is burning for

Our Parish Family

Altar Bread & Wine has been offered for

Our Parish Family

Altar Candles are Offered for Nicola & Serafina DiPompo & Family

This was requested by Ida & Gaspare Barretta

Altar Flowers are Offered for Our Parish Family

OLMC MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 (Our Lady of Lourdes) 5:00pm Lawrence Lacy SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 (Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 8:00am Renata Serveiss 9:00am Vito D’Arrigo 10:00am Roseanne Costello 11:15am Veronica MacKenzie 12:30pm Maria Dolores Guaman y Trinidad & Maria Zaida Palaguachi 5:00pm Parish Family MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 (Weekday) 8:00am Jesus Franco Pelayo 12:00pm Belinda Valerio, Lunga Yan & Soledad G. Valerio TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 (Saints Cyril, Monk & Methodius) 8:00am Carmen J. Guerra 12:00pm Sal Sferrazza WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 (Weekday) 8:00am Lucia Zoraida Castro 12:00pm Joseph Busanich THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 (Weekday) 8:00am Mercedes Beck 12:00pm William Ward FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 (Weekday) 8:00am Giuseppe & Bernarda DiLorenzo 12:00pm Gwendoline Agatha Pollard SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 (Weekday) 8:00am Harry Bridgwood 5:00pm Giulio Moretti SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 (Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time) 8:00am Juan Lopez 9:00am Privata 10:00am Anna Bertolotti (Happy Birthday in Heaven) 11:15am Christine Leicht 12:30pm Virgen de Guadalupe 5:00pm Parish Family

WEDDINGS/BODAS Wedding arrangements should generally be made 6 months in advance.

Arreglos para bodas generalmente deben hacerse 6 meses en avance.

PRAY FOR THE SICK If you have a family member you wish to be prayed for, please let us know immediately and we will be happy to pray for them. The names will remain on the sick list for three weeks and thereafter repeated as requested.

Week 1: Kevin Wooley Sharon Newman Tracy O’Donnell Robert Dempsey Margarita Dostall Victor Mayo Pedro Acevedo Robert Lohman Mario Briones Wilson Acosta Sr. Barbara Coleman

Week 2:

Juana Mitre James Leung Brianna Mezia Salome Garcia Margarita Avila Margarita Velez

Week 3: Mrs. Bridget Murray

PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Cesira Olivigno

Mary Donnelly

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Ecclesiasticus 15:15-20 Goodness is possible for everyone. No one has permission to sin.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 True wisdom of life is found in Christ Jesus.

Gospel: Matthew 5:17-37 Goodness is never skin-deep. Virtue is not cheap.

FEBRUARY 12TH, 2017— SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Please make sure to silence your cell phones before mass and tidy up the pew for the next group. Also please accompany your children when they go use the restroom. Thank you!

THIS WEEK AT OLMC PARISH INSTITUTE We try to keep our schedule that is printed in the bulletin as accurate as possible. For the most up-to-date calendar please visit our website at mountcarmelastoria.org. Thank you.

Sunday February 12 8:00am– 11:00am Italian Community Lourdes A/B 9:30am– 11:30am Spanish RCIA Fatima+ Upper Room 10:30am– 12:30pm Cursillo Guadalupe A/B 11:30pm– 12:30pm Czech Community Lourdes A/B 12:30pm– 4:00pm Grupo Santiago Apostol Guadalupe A/B 12:30pm– 3:00pm San Diego Alcala Food Sale Gym

Monday February 13 7:00am– 5:00pm TYLWS Gym 5:00pm-7:30pm Consolation Ministry Fatima 5:30pm– 9:00pm CYO Gym 6:30– 9:00pm Ravenswood Lions Meeting Lourdes A/B 6:30pm– 8:00pm School of Mariachi Guadalupe A/B

Tuesday February 14 7:00am– 5:45pm TYWLS Gym 5:00pm– 7:00pm Project Connect 1+2 Lourdes A+B 6:15pm– 9:00pm CYO Gym

Wednesday February 15 7:00am– 4:00pm TYWLS Gym 3:30pm– 7:00pm Religious Education All Rooms 6:30pm– 9:00pm Ravenswood Lions Club Guadalupe A 7:00pm– 9:00pm CYO Gym

Thursday February 16 7:00am– 5:00pm TYWLS Gym 1:00pm– 4:00pm Carmel Diamond Seniors Guadalupe A/B 5:30pm– 7:30pm Religious Education All Rooms 5:30pm– 9:00pm CYO Gym

Friday February 17 7:00am– 4:30pm TYWLS Gym 4:30pm– 9:00pm CYO Gym 6:00pm– 9:00pm Spanish Choir Nazareth 7:00pm– 9:00pm Grupo Azteca Guadalupe B 7:00pm– 10:00pm Jornada Spanish Youth Guadalupe A 7:00pm– 8:30pm English RCIA Assumption 7:30pm– 9:00pm Knights of Columbus Lourdes A/B

Saturday February 18

9:00am– 9:00pm CYO Gym 9:00am– 12:00pm AA Meeting Guadalupe A/B+ Fatima 10:00am– 1:00pm Saturday Lessons in Faith Lourdes A/B 7:00pm– 10:00pm Santa Cecilia Meeting Guadalupe A/B

PARISH BULLETIN BOARD BAPTISMS IN 2017

BAPTISM SCHEDULE—ENGLISH

WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Conference 8:00pm- Institute Ceremony 2:00 pm February 22, 2017 February 26, 2017 March 22, 2017 March 26, 2017 April 19, 2017 April 23, 2017 May 24, 2017 May 28, 2017

HORARIO DE BAUTISMOS—ESPANOL MIERCOLES DOMINGO Charla 8:00pm— Instituto Ceremonia 2:00pm 8 de Febrero 2017 12 de Febrero 2017 8 de Marzo 2017 12 de Marzo 2017 5 de Abril 2017 9 de Abril 2017

SUNDAY 8AM MASS ANTIPHONS

Entrance Antiphon Esto mihi in Deum protctorem, et in locum refugii, ut salvum me facias. Quoniam firmamentum meum et refugium meum es tu, et propter nomen tuum dux mihi eris, et enutries me.

Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to dave me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name.

Offertory Antiphon Benedictus es Domine, doce me iustificationes tuas: benedictus es Domine, doce me iustificationes tuas, in labiis meis pronun-tiavi omnia iudicia oris tuis.

Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your precepts. Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your precepts. On my lips I have pro-claimed all the judgements of your mouth.

Communion Antiphon Mandicaverunt, et saturati sunt nimis, et desiderium eorum attulit eis Dominus; non sunt fraudati a desiderio suo.

They ate and had their full, and what they craved the Lord gave them; they were not disappointed in what they craved.

ACADEMIA DE MARIACHI NUEVO AMANECER El comite Guadalupano de Nuestra Señora del Monte Carmelo estan ofreciendo clases de musica de mariachi los lunes de 7:00pm a 9:00pm en el instituto parroquial. Para mas infor-macion comuniquese con el Señor Valentin Martinez al 646.841.6224 y en la oficina parroquial al 718.278.1834.

Information Flyers from Catholic Charities available in the vestibules: about President Trump’s executive orders on immigration about new Catholic Charities Senior Housing in Crown

Heights, Brooklyn Folletos de información de Caridades Católicas disponibles en los vestíbulos de la Iglesia: acerca de las órdenes ejecutivas del Presidente Trump

sobre inmigración acerca de la nueva viviendas para los mayores de edad

desde en Crown Heights, Brooklyn

ST. MARGARET MARY

THIS WEEK AT ST. MARGARET MARY

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH

10:00 am– AA Meeting (English)- Rectory 11:30 a.m. Spanish Faith Sharing Group – (Hall)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH:

7:00 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group – (Hall + Chapel)- Santa Margarita Maria

7:30 pm– AA Meeting (English)- Rectory

HORA SANTA, ADORACION Y BENEDICION DEL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO

Cada primer Sabado del mes en Santa Margarita María de 7:00pm a 9:00pm. Todos estan Invitados.

AA MEETING (ENGLISH) Sundays -10am -11am- Closed Discussion Meeting

Wednesday– 7pm– 8pm- Step Meeting (Tradition Last Wednesday of the Month)

in the Rectory Room

DEVOCION A LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA El grupo devocional a la Divina Misericordia se reune cada segundo Sabado del mez a las 3pm en la capilla de Santa Margarita Maria.

“DREAM ACT” DEFERRED ACTION APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE & CONSULTS RE. ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF

If you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment please call at 718-721-9020.

ACCION DIFERIDA - ASISTENCIA CON ALIVIO ADMINISTRATIVO

Las aplicaciones para la acción diferida para los llegados en la in-fancia están disponibles. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y/o quiere hacer una cita por favor llamar al 718-721-9020.

RUMMAGE SALE/ VENTA There will be a rummage sale on February 14, 15 & 16, 2017. Doors open at 9:00am.

Habra una venta el 14, 15 y 16 de Enero del 2017. Las puertas se abren a las 9:00am.

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH (SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME) 10:15 am

INCOME TAX PREPARATION St. Margaret Mary

9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY 11102

Federal and NY State Forms You may be eligible for earned

income tax credit OBTAIN TAXPAYER

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

Call Denise for more info: (718) 721-9020

IMPUESTOS (INCOME TAX) SE PREPARAN AQUÍ: Santa Margarita María

9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY 11102

Formulario Federal y Estatal de NY Usted hasta pueda calificar para el crédito de los impuestos de salario

Obtenga su número de identificación de impuestos

Llame a Denise para más

información al: (718) 721-9020

SUPPORT OUR PARISH FOOD PANTRY WITH OUR ROSARY SOCIETY:

In a cooperative venture between the parish Rosary Society and our Parish Food Pantry at St Margaret Mary, we have instituted a monthly food collection on the First Sunday of the month at all Masses. Please bring only dried or canned foods (non-perishables). Please no food beyond expirations dates. Thank you for your help in carrying out the Corporal Works of Mercy in this era of need. All women of the parish are welcome to join them in their prayer, good works, and conviviality. Next Pantry is Sunday, March 5, 2017.

APOYO DESPENSA DE COMIDAS Y NUESTRA SOCIEDAD DEL ROSARIO:

En una iniciativa conjunta entre la Sociedad del Rosario y la Par-roquia despensa de alimentos a Santa Margarita María, que se instituyo una colección mensual de alimentos en el primer domingo del mes en todas las misas. Favor de traer solamente los alimentos secos o enlatados (no perecederos). Por favor no comida expirada. Gracias por su ayuda en la realización de las Obras de Misericordia Corporales en esta época de necesidad. Todas las mujeres de la parroquia están invitados a unirse a ellos en sus oraciones, buenas obras, y la convivencia domingo projimo. Proxima vez: 5 de Marzo del 2017.

ST. MARGARET MARY FOOD PANTRY NEWS In the month of January 2017 a total of 2,574 people were served. This included 1,027 children, 1,312 adults and 235 seniors. You may come in Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays at 11:00am.

JOB AVAILABLE The Diocese of Brooklyn is hiring a part-time book-keeper in a local parish to provide financial and operational services for the day to day run-ning of the parish. Requirements: at least two years of book-keeping experience and experience with an electronic book-keeping system; prefera-bly Quick Books. Please send resume to Sarah Moffitt at smoffitt@diobrook.org.

This retreat is intended for those interested in a contemplative pray-er experience. First-timers as well as those familiar with this type of retreat are all welcomed. Our time will be filled with prayer experienc-es, quiet personal time, special lit-urgies and daily Eucharist.

Cost: $135/pp.

Marianist Family Retreat Center

Www.capemaymarianists.org Cape May Point, NJ 08212

609.884.3829

CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER RETREAT

FROM THE OGLE OFFICE

Dear friends, We remind you this is the weekend to begin signing up for the

Sunday Scripture Sharing groups. Sign-up sheets are available after every mass this weekend and next. We encourage you to take ad-vantage of this fine Lenten opportunity for evangelizing ourselves, which has proven to be a fine experience for the dozens who en-gaged in it last year.

Speaking of evangelization: A stage on the way to Christian initi-ation is that of becoming a catechumen, that is, a candidate for full initiation into the Catholic Church. This year we have eight adults participating in the RCIA process in English and three in Spanish. Among them are two catechumens to be baptized this year, one of whom has already been installed as a catechumen and the other who will be so blessed today at the 11:15 Mass. Congratulations to Jamie, Victoria and to all the other adults who will be completing their initia-tion sacraments at Easter and Pentecost this year.

Another element of Christian life is good stewardship— of the

earth, of our household, of our bodies, and of course of our parish’s

temporal needs. The good people of Mount Carmel have sustained

the earthly necessities of pastoral work here for 175 years and con-

tinue to do so today, both in weekly offerings and in major pledge

programs such as Generations of Faith and the Annual Catholic Ap-

peal. In the twenty-first century more and more parishes offer their

members the opportunity to donate electronically, and we do as well

with a highly secure electronic giving system called “Faith Direct”.

You will shortly be receiving in the mail the annual invitation to con-

sider making your weekly offerings electronically, as dozens of parish-

ioners here already do. Making your donations automatically means

relief from the hassle of locating your offertory envelopes as you run

out the door on Sunday morning, and guarantees that the church will

receive your gifts even if you are unable to attend Mass. There is no

fee to you, the parishioner, associated with use of the Faith Direct

program. Automatic contributions greatly benefit our parish by

providing a predictable cash flow as well as decreasing the time and

money the church expends dealing with the envelope system. Those

who choose to use their credit card also find the additional points

they receive to be a helpful dividend of their stewardship. Faith Di-

rect will provide you with personalized offertory cards that you may

place in the basket, and a year-end tax statement. We invite you to

consider seriously the use of Faith Direct.

God love you,

Msgr. Sean G. Ogle

DE EL PASTOR

Queridos amigos, Les recordamos que este es el fin de semana para comenzar a

inscribirse en los grupos de compartir las Escrituras, llamada “Levantate”. Las hojas de inscripción están disponibles después de cada misa este fin de semana y el siguiente. Te animamos a aprove-char esta oportunidad de cuaresma para evangelizar a nosotros mis-mos, que ha demostrado ser una buena experiencia para las docenas que se han comprometido en el año pasado.

Hablando de evangelización: Una etapa en el camino a la inicia-ción cristiana es la de convertirse en un catecúmeno, es decir, un candidato para la plena iniciación en la Iglesia Católica. Este año te-nemos ocho adultos participando en el proceso RICA en inglés y tres en español. Entre ellos se encuentran dos catecúmenos para ser bau-tizados este año, uno de los cuales ya ha sido instalado como catecú-meno y el otro será bendecido hoy en la Misa de las 11:15. Felicita-ciones a Jamie, Victoria ya todos los demás adultos que lo harán es-tar completando sus sacramentos de iniciación en Pascua y Pentecos-tés este año.

Otro elemento de la vida cristiana es la buena administración (“Mayordomia”) de la tierra, de nuestra casa, de nuestros cuerpos y, por supuesto, de las necesidades temporales de nuestra parroquia. La buena gente del Monte Carmelo ha sostenido las necesidades terrenales de la pastoral aquí durante 175 años y continúa haciéndo-lo hoy, tanto en ofrendas semanales como en programas de prome-sas importantes como Generaciones de Fe y la Campaña Católica Anual. En el siglo XXI más y más parroquias ofrecen a sus miembros la oportunidad de donar electrónicamente, y lo hacemos también con un sistema electrónico altamente seguro llamado “Fe Direc-ta” ("Faith Direct"). En breve tiempo recibirás en el correo la invita-ción anual para considerar hacer tus ofertas semanales electrónica-mente, como ya lo hacen docenas de feligreses. Hacer sus donacio-nes automáticamente significa alivio de la molestia de localizar sus sobres de ofrenda mientras se ejecuta por la puerta el domingo por la mañana y garantiza que la iglesia recibirá sus regalos incluso si no puede asistir a la misa. Parroquial, asociado con el uso del programa Faith Direct. Las contribuciones automáticas benefician enormemen-te a nuestra parroquia al proporcionar un flujo de efectivo predeci-ble, así como disminuir el tiempo y el dinero que la iglesia gasta tra-tando con el sistema de sobres. Aquellos que eligen usar su tarjeta de crédito también encuentran los puntos adicionales que reciben para ser un dividendo útil de su mayordomía. Faith Direct le propor-cionará tarjetas de oferta personalizadas que puede colocar en la canasta y una declaración de impuestos de fin de año. Le invitamos a considerar seriamente el uso de Faith Direct. Dios te cuide, Mons. Sean G. Ogle

BRING IN YOUR OLD PALMS

If you haven't done so already we ask that you bring your old palms so we may turn them into ashes to be used on Ash Wednesday.

BRIDGE TO LIFE "The Bridge to Life is a crisis pregnancy center in Queens that supplies thousands of families in the NYC area with their necessary supplies. Bridge is in need of the following items: cribs (no drop-down), pack and plays, strollers, car seats, and clothing sizes 2t-8. We accept gently used and new. Thank you and God Bless." “God’s love does not distinguish between the infant in the mother’s womb or the child or the youth or the adult or the older person. In each one God sees His image and likeness. Human life is a manifestation of God and His glory.”

Pope Benedict XVI

PARISH BULLETIN BOARD LAY MINISTRY SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26:

Sunday, February 26, will be observed as “Lay Ministry Sunday” in the parishes of the Brooklyn Diocese in order to honor and emphasi-ze the role of the laity in living the mission of the church in our paris-hes. We are blessed in our parish with dozens of lay ministers—liturgical, catechetical, musical, ministers of mercy and good works, ministers of consolation, members of the finance and pastoral coun-cils, and more. We will offer them a special blessing at the 10 AM Mass on February 26 and invite as many as possible to be present with us on that occasion. We invite other parishioners also to serve more actively in these and other ministries. Please speak to any of our staff or current ministers to become more engaged. We also encourage parishioners to undertake the three-year lay leadership program of the Diocesan Pastoral Institute to gain a better founda-tion for undertaking these roles.

DIOCESAN LAY MINISTRY CONFERENCE: As part of the diocesan recognition of Lay Ministry Sunday the Pasto-ral Institute is offering a special opportunity to gather on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at St. Andrew Avellino Parish, 35-60 158th Street (Northern Blvd. between 157 and 158 Street) in Flushing beginning from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Valerie Torres, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor at Fordham University, will speak on ministering to the family in light of Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter. Bishop Paul San-chez will celebrate Solemn Evening Vespers and lunch will be provi-ded. Prior registration is required; if you plan to attend please con-tact Neida Martinez in the parish office or email: media@mountcarmelastoria.org prior to February 18.

DOMINGO DEL MINISTERIO LAICO 26 DE FEBRERO: El domingo, 26 de febrero, será observado como "Domingo del Minis-terio Laico" en las parroquias de la Diócesis de Brooklyn para honrar y destacar el papel de los laicos en vivir la misión de la iglesia en nuestras parroquias. Somos bendecidos en nuestra parroquia con decenas de ministros laicos-litúrgicos, catequísticos, musicales, mi-nistros de misericordia y buenas obras, ministros de consuelo, miem-bros de los consejos financieros y pastorales, etc. Les ofreceremos una bendición especial en la Misa de las 10 AM el 26 de febrero e invitaremos a tantos como sea posible a estar presentes con noso-tros en esa ocasión. Invitamos a otros feligreses a servir más activa-mente en estos y otros ministerios. Por favor, hable con cualquiera de nuestro personal o con los ministros actuales para comprometer-se más. También alentamos a los feligreses a llevar a cabo el progra-ma de liderazgo laico de tres años del Instituto Pastoral Diocesano para obtener una mejor base para emprender estos roles.

CONFERENCIA MINISTERIAL DIOCESANA DE LAICOS: Como parte del reconocimiento diocesano del Ministerio de Laicos, el Instituto Pastoral está ofreciendo una oportunidad especial para reunirse el sábado, 25 de febrero de 2017 en la Parroquia St. Andrew Avellino, 35-60 158th Street (Northern Blvd., entre las calles 157 y 158) en Flushing comenzando de 10:00 AM a 2:00 PM. Valerie To-rres, Ph.D., Profesor Adjunto de la Universidad de Fordham, hablará sobre el ministerio a la familia a la luz de Amoris Laetitia, la Carta Apostólica del Papa Francisco. El Obispo Mons. Paul Sanchez celebra-rá las Vísperas Solemnes de la Tarde y el almuerzo será proporciona-do. Se requiere registro previo; Si planea asistir por favor comuníque-se con Neida Martínez en la oficina parroquial o envíe un correo elec-trónico a media@mountcarmelastoria.org antes del 18 de febrero.

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS If anyone is in need of a contribution statement for tax purposes, please contact the rectory office. If possible please have your enve-lope number ready. Thank you.

DIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES?

If you did not receive your contribution envelopes, please use a blank envelope and write your name and envelope number on the front. If you do no remember your envelope number please write down your address so we are able to credit your donation. Thank you very much!

REVERENDO RUBENS MENDOZA GONZALEZ VIENE A CELEBRAR MISA EL 12 DE FEBRERO

El Reverendo Rubens Mendoza Gonzalez, de Chile de la Sal, Puebla, Mexico, vendra a celebrar la misa en español a las 12:30pm en nuestra parroquia el 12 de Febrero, 2017. In-vitamos a todos los feligreses, amigos y conocidos a la misa y a darle bienvenida.

ADULT SEWING GROUP Interested in learning to sew? Already know how but need to brush up? Free lessons age 10+, alternate Saturdays at 3:30pm in the parish center. Email Louise for specific meeting dates at lwalton3@nyc.rr.com or check the parish website calendar.

RECTORY CLOSINGS In observance of President’s Day, the offices of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Margaret Mary will be closed on Monday February 20, 2017. There will be only one mass at 9:00am in the Upper Church.

SCHOLARSHIPS Parents wishing to send their children to Catholic elemen-tary school can now apply for scholarships to their local school. For further information, contact Sister Barbara in the Rectory. Deadline for applying is April 21st, 2017.

SECOND COLLECTIONS/ SEGUNDA COLECTA February 19, 2017– There will be a second collection after communion for Parish Maintenance. Your donations, as always, are very much appreciated.

19 de Febrero 2017– Habrá una segunda colecta después de la comunión para Mantenimiento Parroquial. Sus donacio-nes, como siempre, son muy apreciadas.

ROSARY SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING The Rosary Society will have its next monthly meeting on Sunday, March 5th, 2017 in the Parish Institute– Lourdes Room following the 10:00am mass. We welcome parishion-ers to join us and members are encouraged to bring a friend. Refreshments will be served.

PARISH BULLETIN BOARD

SIGN UP FOR

LENTEN SCRIPTURE SHARING GROUPS Sign up dates: Feb. 12th. & Feb. 19th.

ENCOUNTER CHRIST IN SCRIPTURE Please join us for a short-term Bible study program. Sign-up for one of our Eng-lish Sunday Scripture Sharing in small groups. The groups will meet once a week for an hour at a mutually convenient time slot; either in a parish room or partici-pants' homes or buildings to pray, reflect and discuss the readings for the follow-ing Sunday. The parish will provide the study leaflets.

Sign-up for these groups will take place after each Mass during the weekend of February 12th. and February 19th. with a General Orientation meeting on Thurs-day evening, February 23rd. at 7:30 PM in the Parish Institute (across the street) - take the elevator to the basement level.

Small Groups will start meeting during the week of February 26, 2017. Team members will be available at the main church doors with a sign-up sheet during the specified sign-up days.

Here is a preview of current time slots for small groups for you to choose from: Sunday: 4:00pm (before the 5pm Mass) Monday: 11:00am (before the 12 noon Mass) Tuesday: 1:10pm (after the rosary) Tuesday: 7:00pm Thursday: 7:30pm Saturday: 10:00am

Please note: Alternate times may be possible based on requests. We will con-firm a day/time of your choice based on responses received. You may also sign-up via email at: bible@mountcarmelastoria.org (Please type in on the subject line: "Lenten Scripture Groups")

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Dear God:

Thank you for forgiving me my sins, protecting me from evil and helping me to not fall

into temptation.

Thank you for bringing good things into our lives.

Thank you for giving me the strength to: steer away from bad influences, to stay on the

right path and keep me from committing sin.

Thank you for giving me the strength to give you all my weaknesses, caring for me, help-

ing me keep my head up, staying brave and to keep me going.

Please help me connect with you so that I can:

Look after and take care of my family and loved ones and keep us united and strong in

faith and health.

Help the poor, the sick our friends and all those in need.

Help me to help those who have lost their way to once again find you.

Do well in school, find our path for the future and be a better person to those around me.

Keep negativity out of my life and the lives of everyone I care for, spread more hope,

positive energy and happiness to all those I meet.

Please do not fail us and I pray to never fail you. Please remain by my side and bless me

and all who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. AMEN!

This prayer was composed and submitted by the students in

Mr. Lenny's O.L.M.C., C.C.D. Confirmation Class - 2016/2017

Share your favorite prayers:

media@mountcarmelastoria.org

VOCATION STATION

FEBRUARY

Monthly Holy Hour and Fellowship – Friday, Feb. 17th – 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM An evening of prayer and vocation fellowship for jun-ior high and high school students, with praise and worship music, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, reflection, and refreshment.

Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, NY 11362 Project Myriam – Saturday, February 18th – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Project Myriam is an opportunity for women (ages 17-45) to join religious sisters from different communi-ties and other female discerners for a time of prayer, reflection and conversation. Light refreshments served.

The Mary Louis Academy 17621 Wexford Terrace Jamaica, NY 11432 Evenings of Fraternity – Monday, Feb. 27th –5:00PM to 7:30 PM An evening for young Catholic men, consisting of a Holy Hour, conference and dinner.

Saint John Paul II House of Discernment 341 Highland Blvd; Brooklyn, NY 11207

MARCH

Domincan Sisters of Hawthorne – March 10/12, 2017 We invite young women who are discerning a reli-gious vocation to join us for a weekend of sharing in our life of prayer and apostolate. Reservations are required. For more information, please contact Sister Alam Marie at 845-745-1319 or vocationdirector@hawthorne-dominicans.org Bishop DiMarzio's Vocation Retreat – Friday-Sunday, Mar. 24 - 26 The retreat, open to men who are high-school seniors and older, will include Mass, communal and private prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, interaction with the seminarians, and presentations designed to help participants discern their vocation and consider whether God may be calling them to the priesthood. Advance registration is required. Contact the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454 or vocations@diobrook.org.

Diocese of Brooklyn Vocation Events - 2017