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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Volume 2, Issue 48: November 29, 2015 First Sunday of Advent
Our Lady of Mount Carmel 10 County Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
201.568.0545 www.olmc.us
the catholic community of
the cathol ic communi ty of
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Pastor Reverend Daniel O’Neill, O.Carm.
t - 201.568.0545 e - [email protected]
In Residence Reverend Emmett Gavin, O.Carm.
Church Office
Elizabeth Gardner, Office Manager Mary Ann Nelson, Administrative Assistant
t - 201.568.0545 f - 201.568.3215 e - [email protected]
Roxanne Kougasian, Secretary
t - 201.871.4662 e - [email protected]
Deacons
Deacon Lex Ferrauiola e - [email protected]
Deacon David Loman e - [email protected]
Mission Development
Elliot Guerra Director of Mission Development
t - 201.568.1403 e - [email protected]
Music Ministry
Peter Coll, Music Director t - 201.871.4662 e - [email protected]
Religious Education Office
Sr. Regina M. Chassar, SSJ Director of Religious Education
t - 201.871.4662 e - [email protected]
Youth Ministry
Justin Fernandez, Youth Minister
t - 201.871.9458 e - [email protected]
Academy
Michael Bruno, Principal
t - 201.567.6491 f - 201.568.1402 e - [email protected]
Athletics
T.J. Ermita, Athletic Director e - [email protected]
Facilities
Ed McElroy, Facility Director t - 201.906.4389 e - [email protected]
New Parishioner? Welcome!
Feel free to contact anyone on our staff regarding the parish and its activities. We ask that every family in the parish be registered. Registration packets can be picked up in the Church Office or register online at www.olmc.us.
Staff Directory
Masses
Daily Monday – Saturday 8:30 AM
Weekends Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 NOON
Holy Days As announced
Sacraments
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 4:00 – 4:30 PM, or by appointment, please call the Church Office
The Sacrament of Baptism
The second Sunday of each month, except during Lent. Please arrange for Baptism at least two months in advance.
The Sacrament of Marriage
Please make an appointment with a priest or deacon at least one year in advance.
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Please call the Church Office to request a visit from fr. Dan.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission Statement
“No matter who you are, no matter what you’ve done, no matter where you’re from, no matter where you’re going,
no matter how good or bad things seem, you are always welcome.”
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November 29, 2015
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Happy Advent! To put it another way – Happy New Year! This is the first day of the new liturgical year. We begin once more to retell the story of the birth, life, death and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This story has been told for more than two thousand years. It still has relevance and meaning. We hope that as your church family, we can help you kindle, or rekindle, a spark of God’s loving grace in your hearts. Happy Advent! Blessed Advent! On December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, we will also be announcing the Jubilee Year of Mercy that Pope Francis has proclaimed. Deacon Lex has accepted my invitation to lead us on our in-church pilgrimage of mercy and reconciliation. I hope everyone associated with our parish will radiate a spirit of mercy and compassion in all we do. I have great confidence that Deacon Lex will call us to new insight and opportunity to avail ourselves of God’s abundant mercy. One such opportunity will be at our Advent Parish Penance Service to be celebrated jointly at St. Therese’s in Cresskill on December 8 at 7:30 p.m. December 13 will be opening day to the Archdiocesan Capital Campaign, We Are Living Stones. Next weekend I will be speaking at all Masses to recruit volunteers. We need at least fifty volunteers to do the detail work of the Campaign. I ask you to hear this appeal with an open heart. It is not about me – it is not about the bishop – it is about our Catholic faith and the ability to sustain it. Many are already talking about the movie Spotlight. I have not yet seen it, but I certainly intend to see it. The film “spotlights” the terrible sin of abuse of children in our Church and by our Church’s ministers. May God forgive us for this hateful evil in our recent past and may God and diligent honesty and integrity preserve us from it ever happening again. I am quite sure we will be talking a lot more about this in the next few months. Feel free to share with me anything you wish to say about this or any other subject. Let me say again: Happy Advent – Happy New Liturgical Year – Blessed Year of Mercy.
Sincerely yours in Christ and Our Lady of Mount Carmel,
fr. Dan
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30th 8:30 Walter Matesic req. Nick & Sandy Hroncich
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1st 8:30 Marie DiMiglio req. Her Daughter, Jackie
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2nd 8:30 Dustin Drapkin req. His Mother, Bernice Drapkin
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3rd 8:30 Eloi Tran Long Nghi req. Marie Tran
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th 8:30 Joanne DeGrazio req. Angie Bracconeri & Family
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th 8:30 John McGirr req. the Flynn Family 5:00 Rowland O. Wilhelm req. Mary Wilhelm & Family
SUNDAY, DECMEBER 6th 8:00 Joseph Barbuto req. The Dente Family 10:00 Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 12:00 Marie Cosgrove
MINISTERS FOR DECEMBER 5th & 6th 5 PM
Servers – Laurenne Bai, Cate Bosco, Grace Bosco
Lector – Joan Schaper
Eucharistic Ministers – Rosanne Ambulo, Della Booker, Eileen Mangaser, John Cumpston 8 AM
Servers – John Mauro, Ariana Novero, Lucas Novero
Lector – Nicole Pecoraro
Eucharistic Ministers – Brenda Brunelle, James Brooks, Diane Bruno, Tom DeAngelis 10 AM
Servers – Allie Baldini, Estella Baldini, Chenelle Castor
Lector – Tom Izzard
Eucharistic Ministers – John Barrett, Laurie Densen, Debbie Solga, Rory Solga, Patricia Flynn, Barbara Izzard 12 NOON
Servers – Isabella Aberde, Malcolm Bermudo, Jake Waterman
Lector – Anthony Inguaggiato
Eucharistic Ministers – Gina Luppino, Maria Luppino, Judy Ong, Tita Ong, Kathy Inguaggiato, Toni Essman
MINISTERS FOR DECEMBER 7th & 8th IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
7:30 PM – DECEMBER 7th
Lector – Susan Semler
Eucharistic Ministers – Bob Toro, Patricia Flynn 12 NOON – DECEMBER 8th
Lector – Sr. Regina
Eucharistic Minister – Carol Roux
THE BREAD AND WINE This week the Bread and Wine are in memory of
Hanna Moat requested by Betty Gardner.
THE SANCTUARY LAMP This week the Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of
Andres Gonzalez requested by His Daughter, Maria.
REST IN PEACE Please remember in your prayers all the military
men and women who have died this week.
DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday Romans 10:9-18; Matthew 4:18-22
Tuesday Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 10:21-24
Wednesday Isaiah 25:6-10a; Matthew 15:29-37
Thursday Isaiah 26:1-6; Matthew 7:21, 24-27
Friday Isaiah 29:17-24; Matthew 9:27-31
Saturday Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26; Matthew 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8
LITURGICAL
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Catechesis Promotes Knowledge of the Faith and Teaches the Christian How to Pray
with Christ
“Terror always seeks to separate us from those we most love. Through their suffering, courage and compassion, Parisians are reminding us that the common bond of humanity is strongest when the need is greatest. We pledge our prayers for everyone who suffers from this horrific violence and our advocacy to support all those working to build just and peaceful societies. Our prayers go out to the people of Paris in the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks, particularly the victims and their loved ones. We pray for all people who are victims of terrorism and mass murder and for all the refugees around the world who are fleeing similarly evil acts of brutality and savagery.”
Source: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Welcome to the Religious Education
Program!
Class Schedule
Sunday, November 29th Grades K-8 NO CLASS
Monday, November 30th Grades 6,7,8 NO CLASS
Tuesday, December 1st Grades K-6
3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Next Week’s Schedule – December 6
Promise (Grades PreK & K) Jennifer Schippert
Good News (Grades 1 & 2) Rosanne Ambulo
Venture (Grades 3, 4 & 5) John Sullivan
Today’s Gospel Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
Today is the First Sunday of Advent. It is a time of waiting and preparing. The Gospel reading tells us to be watchful and strong. This is a good time to think about the ways that Jesus will come to us in our lives.
Looking ahead…
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8th
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Religious Education students in grades 3 through 6
will be attending Mass at 4:00.
“Trust in the Lord. Have faith, do not despair.
Trust in the Lord.”
Psalm 27:14
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ACADEMY & ATHLETICS
Check out our website! www.academyolmc.org
“Today a reader,
tomorrow a leader.”
– Margaret Fuller
The Odyssey Theatre
Announcing the new theatrical season…
Ghosts and Rogues: The 2015-‐2016 Season
The Winter Comedy
Take Five or
How The Christmas Concert Became A Moment To Contemplate Empathy
December 11, 2015 6:30 p.m.
Scholastic Book Fair begins Saturday, December 5th
(immediately following Breakfast with Santa)
Stop by the Titus Room to browse the selection of outstanding children’s literature. They make great Christmas gifts! Book fair ends Friday, December 11th.
NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th
Noon Dismissal Aftercare from 12 PM to 6 PM
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Please keep the following people in your prayers:
Bernadette Alvarado Vito Moncello Pat Carrier Fr. Jim Moran Peggy Contreras Anthony Salvatore Rachel Durso RJ Sy Peter Gagne Nicholas Tolliver Jane Guerra Helen Trembicki Rumi Kubo Henry Trembicki
WEEKLY RUNDOWN
ADVENT PARISH PENANCE SERVICE
Tuesday, December 8th – 7:30 p.m.
at Saint Therese Lisieux Church 120 Monroe Avenue, Cresskill
We invite you to participate in our Advent Penance Service at Saint Therese Lisieux Church and the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. Join us as we prepare for our Savior’s birth.
JESSE TREE
Gift tags are available on the Jesse Tree this weekend, November 28th and 29th.
Please return gifts
wrapped and with the original tag affixed to the church
by no later than December 13th.
Thank you for your generosity!
STUDENT INSTRUMENTALISTS NEEDED
Students in grades 4 through 9 are needed to play a classical piece of music at OLMC’s
Please contact Sr. Regina:
201-871-4662 or [email protected]
Advent Spirituality Sharing Group:
The Gospel of Matthew
In addition to personal sharing and reflection, our Advent Spirituality Group this year will continue to encounter Jesus and understand his mission as recorded in the Gospel of Saint Matthew.
Our Group will meet in the Titus Room at 1:00 PM each Monday of Advent beginning November 30th. Please enter through glass door entrance to the school in the South Parking Lot across from Clinton Inn.
For more info contact Deacon Lex at 201 568-6819 or [email protected].
ATTENTION M.C.B.C. MEMBERS!
We’ll be meeting to discuss our books…
OLMC’s Book Club will be meeting on December 1st at 9:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the school conference room.
ADVENT PRAYER SERVICE Sunday, December 13, 2015
4 PM in the Church
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WEEKLY RUNDOWN
Tenafly Boy Scout Troop 86 Christmas Tree Sale
9am-5pm December 5-6 & 12-13 At Huyler Park
(Opposite of OLMC)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Friday, December 4th
Be one with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration on the first Friday of each month beginning at 9:00 a.m. and concluding with Benediction at 3:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS ALTAR FLOWERS If you would like to make a donation to help with the cost of flowers that will decorate our church for Christmas, please fill out the form below. Donations may be made in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. Checks should be made payable to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and can be dropped in the collection or returned to the Church Office.
PLEASE PRINT
Donated by: _________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________________________
In Memory of:
________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
Special Intentions for:
________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
ST. FRANCIS GIFT SHOP
Franciscan Sisters Convent Knickerbocker Road, Tenafly
201-568-0478
“All kinds of everything for all kinds of shoppers!”
View the beautifully handcrafted Little Town of Bethlehem.
Open now through Thursday, December 24th.
Hours Daily 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (basement open weekends only)
CALLING ALL SENIORS OF OLMC!!
Seniors of the parish are invited to become part of OLMC’s Seniors Programs and Ministry! We will be meeting after the noon Mass on Tuesday, December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
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WEEKLY RUNDOWN
Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School Youth Ministry
Join us this Sunday, November 29th in the Auditorium - 5 - 8 PM
We’re painting the backdrop! Dress in your painting clothes!
We begin at 5 PM!
For any questions, contact Justin Fernandez at [email protected]
Are you looking to have a life-changing experience helping America’s most vulnerable citizens? If so, join us on December 19th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey in Hillside. For more info or to sign up, please contact Elliot Guerra at [email protected].
Make a purchase at Metropolitan Plant & Flower Exchange
valued at $50 or more and Metropolitan will donate $10 to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Tenafly.
Complete Form Below & Present at Time of Purchase Expires 12/31/15
*Cannot be combined with any other offers.*
Name_____________________________________________
Address___________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Email_____________________________________________ (For Store Use)
Order #___________ Total $_________ Date__________
2125 Fletcher Avenue 840 Route 17 North Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Paramus, NJ 07652 201-944-1050 201-445-7101
1-800-METRO-13
Ages 12 and up!
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
Pope Francis has declared a Jubilee Year of Mercy beginning on December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The Jubilee Year of Mercy also marks the fiftieth anniversary of the conclusion of Vatican II.
Let us pray…
Lord Jesus Christ, Throughout your life
you were merciful with people. You made friends with everyone –
rich and poor. You healed the sick, gave sight to the blind,
and fed the hungry. You forgave people who hurt you.
You were patient and kind. You taught people to follow you.
Help us to be merciful in everything that we say and do.
We ask this with the help of Mary, our Mother of Mercy.
Amen.
MEN’S CORNERSTONE
The Men’s Cornerstone group will be meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s in Closter. Our meetings next month are December 2nd and December 16th. Come for the coffee and stay
for the sharing of faith and fun! Please call Michael Giuliano at 201-983-1591 or Bill Angresano at 201-370-2698 if you have any questions. All are welcome!
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