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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Volume 3, Issue 12: March 20, 2016 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Our Lady of Mount Carmel 10 County Road

Tenafly, NJ 07670

201.568.0545 www.olmc.us

the cathol ic community of

JESUS, REMEMBER ME

Volume 3, Issue 12 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

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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.

e - [email protected]

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


Deacons

Deacon Lex Ferrauiola e - [email protected]

Deacon David Loman e - [email protected]

Mission Development

Elliot Guerra Director of Mission Development


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


Youth Ministry

Justin Fernandez, Youth Minister


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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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Community

welcomes you, your family, and friends to worship together here at

Mount Carmel.

HOLY THURSDAY – MARCH 24th

Mass of the Last Supper – 7:30 p.m.

Washing of Feet Anyone who wants to participate in the Washing of Feet

will be invited to come forward.

Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament following the

Mass of the Last Supper until 11:00 p.m.

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GOOD FRIDAY – MARCH 25th

Stations of the Cross – 11:00 a.m.

Ecumenical Walk – 1:00 p.m.

Solemn Liturgy & Communion – 7:30 p.m.

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HOLY SATURDAY – MARCH 26th

Church Decorating for Easter – 9:00 a.m.

Blessing of Easter Food Baskets – 12:00 noon

Easter Vigil Mass – 8:00 p.m.

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EASTER SUNDAY – MARCH 27th

Mass Times 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel,

Welcome! Today is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week, our highest of Holy Days. Thank you for being here today and I hope you will be able to join us several more times this week.

On Thursday at 7:30 p.m. we will celebrate Holy Thursday, recalling the Last Supper and the great gift of the Eucharist. Celebrating the Eucharist together is our principal act of Catholic worship. We have Eucharist every day and we ask you to come every week, all because Jesus gave us this gift and this mandate on the day we call Holy Thursday.

Holy Thursday is also the day when we carry out another of Jesus’ mandates – that we serve one another and symbolically do that by washing the feet of our fellow disciples. I most sincerely ask every single one of you reading this letter to consider the following invitation. Would you be willing to let us wash your feet on Holy Thursday? Some parishes wash every person’s feet. Here at OLMC, I invite everyone, adult and child, man and woman to come forward and allow your priests and deacons to wash your feet.

If you are open to this, of course you have to come prepared to remove one shoe and one stocking and permit the minister to pour water and then dry your feet. I beg you not to consider this a joke. Rather, I view it as the most poignant of Christian symbols. We would be humbled and honored if many of you would participate in this Holy Thursday ritual that was mandated by the Lord Jesus.

On Good Friday we will participate in the Tenafly Ecumenical service at 1:00 p.m. and then we will hold our own services at 7:30 in the evening.

There is only one Mass on Holy Saturday and that is the Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00 p.m. The highlight will be the reception of three members of our parish family into full sacramental participation: Dr. Brian Aslami, Oresti Gjini, and Marko Gjini have been preparing all year for this great moment. They will be baptized, receive the Eucharist for the first time and be confirmed, all in the same Easter Vigil ceremony. Special thanks to Sr. Regina Chassar for all her good works with these catechumens throughout the last year.

Easter Sunday we will gather again three times: at 8:00 a.m., at 10:00 a.m. and at 12:00 noon.

I hope we will see you often during our Holy Days. Sincerely yours in Christ and Our Lady of Mount Carmel,

fr. Dan [email protected]

The Church Offices will be closed on Good Friday.


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MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, MARCH 21st 8:30 James Kelly req. Michael & Carmel Byrne TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd 8:30 Alice D’Errico req. Sylvia & Dom Meo WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23rd 8:30 Marko & Oresti (Living) THURSDAY, MARCH 24th 7:30 PM Holy Thursday – Mass of the Lord’s Supper FRIDAY, MARCH 25th 7:30 PM Good Friday – Passion of the Lord & Holy Communion SATURDAY, MARCH 26th 8:00 PM Easter Vigil Mass

SUNDAY, MARCH 27th 8:00 Kathleen Heaphy req. Brenda & Richard Brunelle

10:00 Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

12:00 Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

MINISTERS FOR MARCH 24th − HOLY THURSDAY

7:30 PM

Servers – Jake Waterman, Malcolm Bermudo, Jacob Maravillas, Sofia Maravillas

Lector – Elliot Guerra

Eucharistic Ministers – Sharyn Tondel, Bob Toro

MINISTERS FOR MARCH 25th – GOOD FRIDAY

7:30 PM

Servers – Laurenne Bai, Olivia Tarabokija, Alexia Celli, Ariana Novero, Lucas Novero

Lector – Chris Connolly

Eucharistic Ministers – George Dirschel, Susan Semler

MINISTERS FOR MARCH 26th – HOLY SATURDAY

8:00 PM

Servers – Sofia Maravillas, Jacob Maravillas, Alexia Celli, Matthew Ty

Lector – Sr. Regina, Nicole Pecoraro

Eucharistic Ministers – Ruth Howard, Jennifer Schippert, Elliot Guerra, Steve Schippert

MINISTERS FOR MARCH 27th – EASTER

8 AM

Servers – Gavin Cousineau, Dahlia Cousineau

Lector – Ann Picinic

Eucharistic Ministers – Diane Bruno, Brenda Brunelle, Carol Roux, Michelle Roux, Elissa Lang, Michael Bruno 10 AM

Servers – Gisele Cerutti, Alejandro Zayas, DJ Watros, Lauren Miglietta

Lector – Martin Miglietta

Eucharistic Ministers – Laurie Densen, Ted Kagy, Kathy Kagy, Gloria Zayas, John Barrett, John Sullivan 12 NOON

Servers – Ariana Novero, Lucas Novero, Cate Bosco, Grace Bosco

Lector – Margaret Rossi

Eucharistic Ministers – Gina Luppino, Maria Luppino, Janet Doll, Toni Essman, Linda Hubschman, Tita Ong

LITURGICAL

THE BREAD AND WINE This week the Bread and Wine are in memory of

Jane Guerra requested by The Flynn Family.

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THE SANCTUARY LAMP This week the Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of

Father Jim Moran requested by Rosemary Russell.

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REST IN PEACE Please remember in your prayers

Teresita Fontanilla, Joseph Puccio, Marianne Robbins and all the military men and women who have died this week.


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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

CONFIRMATION

Remaining Session: Sunday, April 3rd from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Parish Auditorium.

Confirmation Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the Church.

Confirmation Ceremony: Saturday, April 23rd at 11:00 a.m. in the Church.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)

The Church welcomes into the RCIA process of preparation persons who have never been baptized, those already baptized in another Christian tradition, or baptized Catholics who have not received First Eucharist or Confirmation.

If you or someone you know has been thinking about becoming a member, but would first like information about the process, please call Sr. Regina at 201-871-4662. Pamphlets are also available in the Church.

Sunday, March 20th Grades K-8

8:45 – 9:55 a.m.

Monday, March 21st Grades 6, 7, 8

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 22nd Grades K-6

3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

Today’s Gospel Luke 19:28-40 & Luke 22:14–23:56

Today is Palm Sunday, also known as Passion Sunday. We receive palms and listen to the Gospel story of Jesus’ last days, his passion and death. Jesus consoles the “good thief” and forgives those people who are responsible for his death.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD Next Week’s Schedule – March 27th

There is no CLOW

next Sunday, March 27th.

Please join us on April 3rd for Children’s Liturgy of the Word

during the 10 AM Mass.

CLASS SCHEDULE

FIRST EUCHARIST

First Eucharist families are invited to participate in the Offertory at a regular Sunday Mass. When attending Mass, please inform the usher that you would like to take up the gifts of bread and wine.

“…every time you eat this bread and drink from this cup you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”

1 Corinthians 11:26

Sunday, March 27th Grades K – 8 No Classes

(Easter Sunday)

Monday, March 28th

Grades 6, 7, 8 No Classes

(Classes Cancelled)

Tuesday, March 29th

Grades K – 6 Classes In Session


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ACADEMY & ATHLETICS For more information about the Academy,

please visit our website

www.academyolmc.org

BASKETBALL RESULTS

March 8th: 'March Madness'

4th Gr. Boys vs. OLV/Harrington Park 43-25 WIN

3rd Gr. Boys vs. St. Peter's/River Edge 39-17 WIN


4th Gr. Boys vs. 3rd Gr. Boys 46-42 WIN (4th Gr. Boys: ‘OLMC: March Madness’ 3rd/4th Gr. Boys Champions)

March 9th: Playoffs

4th Gr. Boys vs. OLM/Park Ridge 44-26 WIN

March 10th: Playoffs

4th Gr. Boys vs. St. Anthony's/Northvale 41-32 WIN


3rd/4th Gr. Girls vs. OLV/Harrington Park 21-11 LOSS


5th/6th Gr. Girls vs. St. Anthony's/Northvale 38-34 WIN


3rd Gr. Boys vs. St. Peter's/River Edge 39-31 WIN (2016 NVPBSL Champions)

5th/6th Gr. Girls vs. OLM/Park Ridge 40-16 WIN (‘OLMC: March Madness’ 5th/6th Gr. Girls Champions)

The Academy will be closed from March 25th to April 1st.

Happy Easter and have a safe and enjoyable

Spring Break!

Supermarket gift cards are now available for purchase in the Academy Office Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and following the 10:00 Mass on Sundays in the Narthex Office. Scrip is available in $25, $50 and $100 denominations. Your purchase supports our school! The Academy receives 5% for every purchase at no additional cost to you!


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WEEKLY RUNDOWN

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 6/30/16

*Cannot be combined with any other offers.*

Name____________________________________________

Address__________________________________________

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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

Visit Metropolitan Plant & Flower Exchange or place an order by calling

1-800-METRO-13 www.metroplantexchange.com

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METROPOLITAN FARM is now open. 119 Hickory Lane Closter, NJ 07624

201-767-0244

The Rosary is prayed after the 8:30 daily morning Mass

Monday through Saturday in the Church and at

2:00 p.m. on First Fridays.

Join us for this beautiful devotion to our Blessed Mother

and her Son, Jesus Christ followed by the

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy (Jubilee Year of Mercy).

Make a Difference in the Life of a Child – Become a CASA Volunteer!

Bergen County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is looking for caring, dedicated adults to represent foster children in Family Court. Bergen CASA provides training and support to community volunteers. If you are interested in learning more, the Tenafly Interfaith Association invites you to a CASA Information Session on Tuesday, April 5th at 1 PM, at the Tenafly Presbyterian Church, 55 Magnolia Avenue. If you would like more information about Bergen County CASA, you can also visit their website at www.bergencasa.org or call them at (201) 336-7520.

DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday Isaiah 42:1-7; John 12:1-11

Tuesday Isaiah 49:1-6; John 13:21-33, 36-38

Wednesday Isaiah 50:4-9a; Matt 26:14-25

Thursday Isaiah 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Rev 1:5-8; Luke 4:16-21

Friday Isaiah 52:13—53:12; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1—19:42

Saturday Gen 1:1—2:2; Gen 22:1-18; Ex 14:15— 15:1; Isaiah 54:5-14; Isaiah 55:1-11; Bar 3:9-15, 32—4:4

A PRAYER FOR HOLY WEEK

At the cross her station keeping, stood the mournful mother weeping,

close to Jesus at the last. In the passion of my Maker, be my sinful soul partaker,

may I bear with her my part. Of his passion bear the token, in a spirit bowed and broken

bear his death within my heart. May his wounds both wound and heal me,

he enkindle, cleanse, and heal me, be his cross my hope and stay.

—Thirteenth Century Hymn

© Copyright 2012 by All Saints Press, St. Louis, MO


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Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Bernadette Alvarado Marty Hynekamp

Jim Byrne Rumi Kubo Pat Carrier Vito Moncello Peggy Contreras Anthony Salvatore Sr. Pat Coyle, MFIC RJ Sy Rachel Durso Nicholas Tolliver Peter Gagne Helen Trembicki

WEEKLY RUNDOWN

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

High School Youth Ministry

New Time for Youth Ministry Meetings

6 – 8 p.m.

Join us this Sunday, March 20th.

For any questions, contact Justin Fernandez at [email protected]

PARISH COFFEE

There is NO Parish Coffee this Sunday, March 20th. Join us for hospitality on April 17th.

SPECIAL COLLECTION – GOOD FRIDAY

Pope Francis has asked our parish to support Christians in the Holy Land. Your contribution to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection helps the Church in its ministry to be an instrument of peace in a troubled land. Your generosity is appreciated.

CHURCH DECORATORS

NEEDED!

We will be decorating our church for Easter and need your help! Whether you have an eye for decorating or just hands to help, you are invited to beautify our altar and church for Easter. We will begin decorating about 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 26th and hope to finish by noon. Any amount of time you wish to give is appreciated. Please contact Mary Ann at the Church Office at 201-568-0545 or [email protected].

Perhaps the most striking thing about the first saint of our Church is that too little is known about him. The blessed Andres from Canada was a humble man who never learned how to read or write, however, he dedicated his life to serve others in the name of Saint Joseph and was able to erect (based on donations) the greatest church of Canada – the Basilica of Saint Joseph in Montreal.

It’s curious that Saint Joseph doesn’t appear as a physical image in many churches. Perhaps his manifest humbleness has defined him in such a way that many times we forget about him.

He had to live through an immense responsibility. It is possible that he didn’t know the universal significance that the caring of the Son of God was going to have in the future of our lives, generation after generation, however, he did it with a unique obedience to the Lord, but above all, with the love and responsibility of a father and husband ready to face and give everything for his family.

Despite the exodus, difficulties and fears with which Saint Joseph had to struggle, I have no doubt that he influenced the personal growth and education of Jesus. For instance, if we ask him for a guide, or just simply to accompany us in our lives, we would be surprised at the effect that he can have on us.

Thank God we have a beautiful image in our church and I don’t think it is a coincidence. This image reminds us that he is open and wiling to listen to us in the same way he listened to Jesus, to give us support that in many occasions we need.

I would like to invite you to discover that the man, who assumed the role of father of Jesus on earth, can also assume the role of father, brother, friend, “buddy,” or however you would like to call him, to us. He is there, humble and modest, waiting for you.

– Jose A. Luna

WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM SAINT JOSEPH? Feast Day: March 19th


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WEEKLY RUNDOWN Year of Mercy

Spirituality Sharing

Group

Please join us each week during the Year of Mercy for reflection, sharing and prayer.

Every Tuesday 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

School Conference Room

Contact Deacon Lex for more info: 201-568-6819 or [email protected].

Jubilee Year of Mercy

December 8, 2015 – November 20, 2016

Lord Jesus Christ,

you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him.

Show us your face and we will be saved.

Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money;

the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness

only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal,

and assured Paradise to the repentant thief.

Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman:

“If you knew the gift of God!”

You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all

by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world,

its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness

in order that they may feel compassion

for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after,

loved, and forgiven by God.

Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing,

so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be

a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm,

may bring good news to the poor,

proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.

We ask this through the intercession of

Mary, Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit

for ever and ever.

Amen.

EASTER ALTAR

FLOWERS

If you would like to make a donation to help with the cost of flowers that will decorate our church for Easter, 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.

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Donated by: _______________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________

Phone #:__________________________________________________

In Memory Of:

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Special Intentions For:

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2 Corinthians 9:7

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