Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 120 Prospect Street, Nutley, New Jersey 07110

December 15, 2013 3rd Sunday of Advent Rectory Hours Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Rectory is closed between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Rectory Phone Numbers (973) 667-2580 (973) 661-1623 Fax: (973) 667-0648 Emails olmcnutley@optimum.net olmcreligion@optimum.net Website www.olmc-nutley.org Mission Statement Our mission as a holy parish is to communicate and to celebrate the life and spirit of Jesus by our word and actions in order to build a dynamic, loving, caring and outreaching community of faith. Marriages Please schedule at least ONE YEAR in advance of your wedding. Pre-Cana and other instruction sessions are required. Sacraments of Healing Please notify the parish office if someone is ill at home or in the hospital. Baptisms We request parents attend a Baptism Instruction Session before the birth of their child. The Sacrament of Baptism is usually celebrated the third Sunday of each month, except during Lent (when we will not celebrate the sacrament until Easter). All Baptisms are scheduled in person at the rectory. Parish Membership All are welcome to join our Parish Family. Parish policy requires registration to participate in Baptism, Marriage and Religion Classes. Please notify the office when a change of address or move occurs.

Rev. Dennis E.Reiff Pastor Rev. Kevin Schott Parochial Vicar Rev. Matthew Kunnath In Residence Deacon Aldo Antola Pastoral Associate Sr. Mary Rose Conforto, MPF

Religious Ed. Director Thomas Rudomanski Pastoral Council President Andrew Cardona Music Director Masses Weekday Masses 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Sunday Saturday Evenings: 5 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Holy Days As Announced Filipino Mass First Sunday, 3 p.m. Devotions Infant of Prague Novena Tuesday - 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Novena

Wednesday following 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Masses First Friday Devotions 8:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Weekdays after 8 a.m. Mass Saturday - 4 p.m.-5 p.m.

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Saturday December 14 7 a.m. Deceased Members of the Rizzolo Family 8 a.m. Angelina Thomas 5 p.m. Joseph Adamkiewicz Anniversary Sunday December 15 7 a.m. Ethel Mileski 8 a.m. Angelina Chimento-Thomas 9:15 a.m. Deceased Members of the Laudati Family and Howard Lungren 10:45 a.m. Robert Jago 12:15 p.m. Antonio Calungsod Monday December 16 7 a.m. Paul Grasso 8 a.m. Ann De Jianne Tuesday December 17 7 a.m. Anna and Harry Roman 8 a.m. Gennaro Pennetti Wednesday December 18 7 a.m. Toni Alongi 8 a.m. Catherine and Thomas Hangge Thursday December 19 7 a.m. Rev. Edward Haber, 4th Pastor 8 a.m. Livia Di Iorio Friday December 20 7 a.m. Carmela Mele 8 a.m. Barbara Mileski Saturday December 21 7 a.m. Virginia Antola 8 a.m. Idalia Gobaira Lorenzo (Birthday Remembrance) 5 p.m. Rose and Joseph Luciano Sunday December 22 7 a.m. Vincent and Blanche Rapp 8 a.m. Lawrence Ilaria 9:15 a.m. James and Grace O’Hara 10:45 a.m. Loretta Leibrick 12:15 p.m. Idalia Gobaira Lorenzo (Birthday Remembrance)

The Sanctuary Light honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Our Lord in the Tabernacle is lit this week In Loving Memory of

Joseph Adamkiewicz The Bread and Wine offering this week in Loving Memory of

Angelina Chimento-Thomas Altar Flowers are donated this week in Loving Memory of

Rose and Alan Greco

Baptism Preparation If you are expectant parents, please arrange to attend our Baptismal Instruction Program before the birth of your child. Baptismal Instruction and Baptisms must be sched-uled in person, at the rectory. There is a processing fee of $25. The next Baptismal Instruction Course is Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 2 p.m. The next Baptism is sched-uled for Sunday,

Masses for 2014 Masses are scheduled in person during office hours. Come to the Rectory to:

♦ Schedule a Mass for a loved one (living or deceased). Offering: Monday-Saturday morning, $10; Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, $15.

♦ Make an offering in honor or in memory of a loved one for The Living Flame ($10), Bread and Wine ($25), or Altar Flowers ($30).

Prayers for Health ReasonsPrayers for Health ReasonsPrayers for Health ReasonsPrayers for Health Reasons Josephine Benimeo, George Berkovich,

Lucy Calvanese, Alicia Cardona, Cindy Coviello, Ana Marie de Vera, Donald and Shirley Di Benedetto, Joshua Di Costanzo, Grace Fiore, Joan Gabriele,

Connie Garcia, Barbara Hahn, Bill Hahn, James Hamilton, Edward Keane, Gloria Klima, Lucille, Eve McKay, Madeline Micael, Stephi Pawelek, Hoyt Peavy,

Maria A. Penaranda, Evelyn Perry, Isabella Piccininno, Albert Reyes, Jocelyn Reyes, Marie Rispoli, Dean Sawruk, Stephen Sawruk, Vito Scarpelli, Mariana Toledo, Joan Tomol,

James Tressito, Barbara Wolf-Gordon.

Our Collection for December 8 was $5039.

Ultimately, it is the Lord who receives your gift with heartfelt appreciation.

Saturday Morning Mass Schedule Adjustment Beginning on Saturday, January 4, we will no longer cel-ebrate 7 and 8 a.m. Masses. Instead, Saturday morning Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m. This schedule change applies

to Saturday mornings ONLY.

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Sunday, December 15: Assessment Collection; Baptism, 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 17: Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m., K of C, 8 p.m., Choir Practice, 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 18: Advent Penance Service, 7 p.m. Saturday, December 21: Simbang Gabi, 7 p.m. Christmas Eve/Christmas Day: Please see sched-ule on page 4. Thursday, December 26: No 7 a.m. Mass; 8 a.m. Mass only. December 26/29: No CCD Classes Sunday, December 29: Utility Collection; 50/50 Drawing, 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 1: The Octave Day of the Na-tivity of the Lord Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God; Holy Day of Obligation. See page 4 for Mass schedule. The rectory is closed. Tuesday, January 7: Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m., K of C, 8 p.m., Choir Practice, 8 p.m.

Dates to Remember

Monthly 50/50 Tickets On Sale Now! Buy your tickets after all weekend masses or stop by the rectory during office hours. Next Drawing: Sunday, December 29, 1:15 p.m. Raffle tickets make fabulous gifts for every occasion. Remember, if you win, you must produce your stub, so hold on to it!

Food Pantry Many people only donate to food pantries at holiday times, but we want to thank you, for being so consistent all year round, with your generous giving. No matter what time of the year it may be, you have never stopped shar-ing with those less fortunate. We thank you from the bot-tom of our hearts. Donations to our Food Pantry consist of non-perishable foods: such as soups, sauces, pasta, rice, cereals, dry milk, canned vegetables, as well as toi-letries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, etc.) Please check expiration dates before donating food. If the food is out of date, kindly discard.

Knights of Columbus The K of C are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place. The Knights volunteer in a variety of charitable enterprises to serve the people and programs of their communities. The group meets the first and third Tues-day of each month in the Church Hall at 8 p.m. The next K of C meeting is on Tuesday, December 17. To join, email Michael at gk6195@njkofc.org or call the rectory.

Christmas Wafers Traditional Polish Christmas wafers (Oplatki) are available and may be purchased at the rectory during of-fice hours, or from the ushers when you attend Mass. The Opłatki wafers are embossed with Christmas relat-ed religious images, varying from the nativity scene (especially Virgin Mary with baby Je-sus), to the Star of Bethlehem. They are $4 and include instructions regarding their use.

~We will celebrate a chil-dren’s Mass every Sunday at 10:45 a.m. All children and parents are encouraged to attend. ~There will be no CCD clas-

ses on December 24, 26, 29, 31 and January 2. ~On Saturday, January 11, there is a mandatory Confirmation Retreat from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. ~On Wednesday, January 15, there will be a Confirma-tion Meeting for parents in the Parish Hall at 7 p.m. We offer our special thanks to our volunteers, and to those who purchased wreaths this Christmas season. It is because of you our annual wreath sale was a success!

Advent Penance Services Our Parish Penance Service, in anticipation of Christmas is scheduled for Wednesday, December 18 at 7 p.m. Although we hear confessions in the morning after the 8 a.m. Mass, and 4 p.m. on Saturdays, we strongly suggest that you take advantage of this opportunity to receive the sacrament.

3rd Sunday of Advent “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lep-ers are cleansed, the deaf hear, and the dead are raised…” MATTHEW 11:4 5 When Jesus cured the sick we called it a miracle. Yet God has

blessed us with many good things – our eyesight, our hearing, our talents, our health and so much more – and we often take it all for granted. The good steward recog-nizes every blessing in life as a miracle from God and strives to use those gifts for God’s honor and glory.

Because of You… Many needy children and adults are able to open Christmas presents this year! Our Annual Giving Tree gift collection was a tremendous success and it is because of your unwavering dedication and generosity. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family this season. Thank You!

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comfort when you're feeling

blue is that he doesn't

try to find out why.

~Author Unknown

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Choir Practice… Junior Choir: Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

Adults: Every Tuesday at 8 p.m. Interested?

Call Andrew, (347) 678-6702 or email: acardona.music@hotmail.com

Simbang Gabi 2013 Novena Masses In anticipation of Christmas, join us in a tra-ditional Filipino celebration called Simbang Gabi. This year’s nine-day celebration will be conducted at the various parishes below: (Our parish celebration will be on Saturday, December 21 at 7 p.m.)

Sunday, Dec. 15: St. Valentine Church, Bloomfield, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16: St. Mary’s Church, Nutley, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17: Holy Name of Jesus Church, East Orange, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18: Sacred Heart Church, Bloomfield, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19: St. Thomas Church, Bloomfield, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20: St. Anthony, Belleville, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Nutley, 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22: Holy Family Church, Nutley, 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23: St. Peter Church, Belleville, 5 p.m.

Adult Faith Series Our Adult Faith Series program will resume on Wednes-day, January 8 at 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall, and at 7 p.m. in the rectory.

YANA (You Are Not Alone) Our Parish Bereavement Support Group will meet on Wednes-day, January 8 from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Our Sup-port Group is open to anyone (parishioner or non-parishioner)

who has suffered the loss of a friend, relative or a loved one. There is no charge and reservations are not re-quired. All you need is an open mind and an open heart.

Box Tops for Education Good Shepherd Academy, our co-sponsored school, is able to receive money when they turn in the General Mills box tops. Please save them and when you’ve accu-mulated a large amount, please drop them in the collec-tion basket or at the OLMC Rectory.

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Parish Penance ServiceParish Penance ServiceParish Penance ServiceParish Penance Service Wednesday , December 18, 7 p.m.

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Christmas EveChristmas EveChristmas EveChristmas Eve Christmas Vigil Mass, 5 p.m.

Mass of the Nativity of the Lord, 10 p.m.

Christmas DayChristmas DayChristmas DayChristmas Day 7, 8, 9:15, 10:45 a.m., and 12:15 p.m.

New Year’s EveNew Year’s EveNew Year’s EveNew Year’s Eve

7 and 8 a.m. , and 5 p.m.

New Year’s DayNew Year’s DayNew Year’s DayNew Year’s Day 8 a.m., and 12 noon

Christmas Concert As part of the “Year of Faith”, all are invited on Tuesday, December 17 at 7 p.m. to Holy Family Nutley (Mother Cabrini Chapel) for a Christmas concert/presentation on St. Therese (“the little flower”). Three time Grammy nomi-nee, singer, songwriter, and producer, Marty Rotella will perform a wonderful Christmas concert and Rev. Eugene Joseph Bettinger, O.Carm will speak on the Christmas conversion experience of St. Therese and what that may mean in our lives this Christmas. There is a suggested donation of $10. A short reception will follow. For further information please contact Marty Kleber (973) 865-9075.

Good Shepherd Academy A co-sponsored academy, by parishes:

Holy Family, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St. Mary’s 2nd Annual Alumni Gathering

Taste of Italy Saturday, January 25

School Gym 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Regional pasta, coffee, tea, & dessert will be served. B.Y.O.B.

DJ/Dancing R.S.V.P. Lauren Mucci, ’03, Alumni Secretary

muccilau@gmail.com or (973) 667-2049

Suggested Donation: $20.00 We welcome all alumni from

Holy Family School-St. Mary’s School-GSA Sponsored by the GSA Alumni Association

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Parish Registration

Our welcome mat is always out. If you enjoy worshipping at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, make us your official Parish by taking a few mo-

ments to register. Please complete the information in the space below and place it in the collection and

we will contact you. All information is kept confidential.

Quick Parish Registration Request

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Prayers and Devotion Join Us!

Prayer Group The OLMC Prayer Group meets

Monday-Friday following the 8 a.m. Mass.

Devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Following the Wednesday 7 and 8 a.m. Masses, we meet for Novena prayers.

The Rosary Every day, Sunday through Saturday

just before the 7 a.m. Mass, and before the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday.

Infant of Prague Novena

Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

First Friday Devotions 8:30 a.m.

MINISTRY SIGN-UP FORM Name: _____________________________ Address: ___________________________ Town: _____________________________ Phone: ____________________________ I am interested in the following Ministry(ies):

� Altar Server � Choir � Catechist � Office � Lector � Special Events � Youth Ministry � Extraordinary Minister

of the Eucharist

� Other _____________

Pro-Life Poster/Essay Contest The Archdiocese Respect Life Office is holding a Pro-Life Poster/Essay Contest open to all Grammar School, High School, and CCD students. Students are asked to use their imagination to write an essay and create a poster to show others

that they are pro-life and how they live out their faith by being pro-life. The following prizes will be awarded for each group (grades 1-5, 6-8, and 9-12): first place: $100 Visa Gift Card, second place: $50 Visa Gift Card, third place: $25 Visa Gift Card. Entries must be submitted no later than January 3. Submit your poster/essay to The Respect Life Office, Archdiocese of Newark, 171 Clifton Ave., Newark, NJ 07104. Winners will be honored at the Cathedral Basilica on January 19. Contact Cheryl Riley with questions at (973) 497-4350.

Support Group for Those Who are Separated or Divorced Resumes in February Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is starting another 10-session program, for those who are

separated, recently divorced or going through the process of divorce. Our mission is first, to support emotionally and spiritually those who have suffered the loss of the marital relationship, and second, to offer a caring, com-passionate and confidential environment for the sharing of experiences. The group size is limited and advance registration is required - no walk-ins. All sessions will be held on Monday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Church Hall. To register, call the rectory during office hours. All calls are confidential and there is no fee in or-der to attend.