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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Volume 3, Issue 36: September 4, 2016 Twenty-‐Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Lady of Mount Carmel 10 County Road

Tenafly, NJ 07670

201.568.0545 www.olmc.us

the cathol ic community of

SAINT TERESA OF KOLKATA

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Volume 3, Issue 36 Twenty-‐Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

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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

Barbara Tamborini, Bookkeeper e - [email protected]

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 Michael Giuliano e - [email protected]

Deacon David Loman e - [email protected]

Mission Development

Elliot Guerra, Director 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 t - 201.871.4662 e - [email protected]

Youth Ministry

Justin Fernandez, Youth Minister t - 201.871.9458 e - [email protected]

Academy

Kelly A. Koval, 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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MOUNT CARMEL NEWS

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Today is a great day for the Catholic Church! As you may know, Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, known to the world as Mother Teresa, is being canonized today, September 4th, in Rome by Pope Francis. By the time you read this, the liturgy will be over and the Church will have another saint to inspire us. Mother Teresa is one of the most famous Catholics of the 20th century. Her name recognition is huge, even among world leaders and presidents. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

In spite of her holiness and her works of charity, she is not without her detractors. Recall the essay in the New York Times on August 27, 2016 featuring an Indian born doctor who is devoting his life to derailing the myth about Mother Teresa. I bring this up today because it is illustrative of modern reality. Though we are not a flawless community, we do have some Catholics who take the gospel seriously and live it honestly. Occasionally, some among us live it so totally that they deserve to be recognized, honored and imitated. Mother Teresa was such a person. Mother Teresa’s reputation was launched by an essay in 1971 by Malcolm Muggeridge called Something Beautiful for God. I have been comforted by another book, Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light: The Private Writings of the Saint of Calcutta (2009). This is a book about her spiritual life and the real experience of a holy woman. Mother Teresa writes of periods of dryness, aridity and what is called the “dark night.” I recommend reading both. Most of all, I want to honor Mother Teresa today and thank God for her life and her witness – Saint Teresa of Kolkata, pray for us. Sincerely yours in Christ and Our Lady of Mount Carmel,

fr. Dan

[email protected]

PASTOR’S LETTER

“It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.”

– Saint Teresa of Kolkata

“Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God.”


“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person.”


Remembering RJ… Our beloved RJ Sy, five-year old son of Richard and Cheely Sy went home to God on Tuesday of this past week. We held his funeral Mass here at Mount Carmel on Saturday at 9:30. On behalf of the entire Church family, I express our sympathy to his parents, his sisters and his entire family. I also want to thank his family for their heroic efforts to do everything possible for their son. And, I thank RJ’s Church family for the many, many deeds and gifts and prayers to support RJ and his family. Enjoy eternal life, RJ. Thank you for showing us the way.

Love, fr. Dan


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MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th 8:30 Kenneth Carter req. Carol & Dave Loman

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th 8:30 David Lawrence Wypler (20th Anniversary) req. Joan, William, Robert & Patrick Wypler

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th 8:30 Donald Drapkin req. Richard & Linda Hubschman

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th 8:30 Marie Di Meglio req. Her Daughter, Jackie

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th 8:30 Lucia De Pinto req. The Knowles Family

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th 8:30 Jeanne Swift req. Julia & Bob Carozza 5:00 Eugene Sweeney req. The Flynn Family

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th 8:00 Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

10:00 Joseph Pick req. The Antonucci Family

12:00 Sylvia Dominguez req. The Ramirez Family

MINISTERS FOR SEPTEMBER 10th & 11th

5 PM

Servers – Cate Bosco, Grace Bosco, Chris Piluso

Lector – Brad Moyer

Eucharistic Ministers – John Sullivan, Tana Guan, Kate Sullivan, Eileen Mangaser 8 AM

Servers – Alexia Celli, John Mauro

Lector – Susan Semler

Eucharistic Ministers – Raymond Glover, Elissa Lang, Diane Bruno, Marianne Reilly 10 AM

Servers – Kristin Anderson, Adam D’Souza, Maya D’Souza

Lector – Martin Miglietta

Eucharistic Ministers – Wanda Ferrauiola, Yvette Tanhehco, Tom Izzard, Barbara Izzard 12 NOON

Servers – Catherine Callahan, Lenny Park

Lector – Kathy Inguaggiato

Eucharistic Ministers – Tony Inguaggiato, Quennie Cabanilla, Maria Luppino, Gina Luppino

LITURGICAL

THE BREAD AND WINE This week the Bread and Wine are

in memory of Donald Drapkin requested by The Huttle Family.

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THE SANCTUARY LAMP This week the Sanctuary Lamp is

in thanksgiving requested by Luz Arena.

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REST IN PEACE Please remember in your prayers

Reverend Patrick McMahon, O.Carm., RJ Sy and all the military men and women

who have died this week.

The altar flowers this week are given by

The Durso Family in memory of

Ralph and Laura Durso.

The Church Offices will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!


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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

We can help you get started on the path to religious instruction for your child! Whether your child is entering Kindergarten or First Grade, or perhaps your children are older and transferring from another parish, we’re here to answer your questions. The Religious Education Program offers classes on Sunday mornings from 8:45 to 9:55 and on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:45 to students in grades K through 8. Please give us a call at 201-871-4662. We’re here to help and look forward to meeting you!

! Do you have a child who will be entering the Rel. Ed. Program for the first time? Welcome! We can help you

get started!

JUBILEE FOR CATECHISTS

“ANNOUNCING THE MERCY OF GOD”

Sunday, September 25, 2016

12 p.m. Mass

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart

85 Ridge Street, Newark

On September 25th Pope Francis will join with catechists from around the world to celebrate the Jubilee for Catechists in Rome. The Catechetical Office of the Archdiocese of Newark invites all catechists of children, families, and adults from every parish to join us for a special Mass in celebration of the catechetical ministry.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

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

Religious Education Classes begin Sunday, September 18th & Tuesday, September 20th.

A PEOPLE OF MERCY

The Church is the people of God, and the people of God welcome, love, forgive, and encourage others

by how they live.

Have I ever thought about the part I have in God’s plan? If not, how might I see my daily actions with others differently?

Lord, may those persons who come into my life always remind me of your great mercy and kindness. And help me always to do the same for them.

Source: Twenty-Third Publications

Girls and boys beginning in grade 4 are invited to participate in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church’s Altar Servers Ministry. Please contact Sr. Regina at

201-871-4662 or [email protected]. Training is provided!

CONFIRMATION INTERVIEWS

Teens preparing for Confirmation this school year have received correspondence from the Religious Education Office regarding the Confirmation Interview. If you have not yet scheduled your interview, please contact the Religious Education Office at 201-871-4662 or [email protected]. The Confirmation Interview takes 15 minutes; dates and times are:

! Sat., Oct. 1 (3:00 – 4:15 p.m.) ! Sun., Oct. 2 (10:00 – 11:15 a.m.) ! Sun., Oct. 9 (10:00 – 10:45 a.m.) ! Sat., Oct. 15 (3:00 – 4:15 p.m.)


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Thursday, September 8, 2016 7:00 – 8:00 P.M.

OLMC Gymnasium

Come One, Come All…Get back on the court to shoot around and play some basketball, fun and games!!! Meet your coaches and sign up early for the 2016-2017 season. Free giveaways and prizes!!! Contact: Mr. Ermita at [email protected]

OLMC WARRIOR BASKETBALL OPEN GYM & SIGN-UP NIGHT

At OLMC, it’s that time again…

Time for the Academy halls to come alive with activity, giggles and laughter;

Time for welcoming new classmates and greeting old friends;

Time for new books, notebooks, pens, pencils, markers and crayons;

Time for plaid uniforms, shiny new shoes, gym clothes and sneakers;

Time for sports teams, friendly competition, serious practices and Warrior wins;

Time for building community, praying together and serving others;

Time for strengthening our Catholic identity and our presence in the community at large;

Time for celebrating what has been and creating memorable moments as together we create what will be.

NEW YORK METS VS. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

Friday, September 23, 2016 at 7:10 p.m. Citi Field, Queens, NY

Receive a special edition New York Mets T-shirt and hat with every ticket purchased!!!

**LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE** Please make checks payable to: 'OLMC ATHLETIC FUND'

$35 Ticket Package – includes a game ticket, special edition New York Mets T-shirt and hat!

$50 Ticket Package – includes a game ticket, special edition New York Mets T-shirt and hat! Also includes round trip bus transportation.

Deadline: Friday, September 16, 2016

Contact: Mr. T.J. Ermita [email protected]

At OLMC, for everything there is a season!

Welcome back to the Academy!

ACADEMY & ATHLETICS

Supermarket gift cards are available for purchase!

Visit the Academy Office during school hours to purchase supermarket gift cards. Gift cards can also be purchased following the 10 o’clock Mass on Sundays in the Narthex Office. The Academy receives 5% for every gift card purchase at no additional cost to you!

BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT

Thursday, September 15

6 PM


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We’ll be reading…

9:15 A.M. Room by Emma Donoghue

7:30 P.M. The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

Attention M.C.B.C. Members…

Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Book Club

will be meeting in the Academy Conference Room on Tuesday, September 6th.

WEEKLY RUNDOWN

HIGH STUDENTS ARE INVITED to our first meeting of the new school year on Sunday, September 18th at 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Auditorium.

Get ready for an exciting year of Youth Ministry!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH

1:30 – 4:00 PM AT OLMC

YOUTH RALLY & BBQ

OFFICE OF CONCERN COLLECTION

Next Sunday, September 11th is the Office of Concern collection for the invisible poor of Bergen County. Donations can be dropped off in the elevator vestibule during the

week. Supermarket gift cards can be purchased in the Narthex Office after the 10 a.m. Mass and in the Academy Office during school hours Monday through Friday. Your generosity is appreciated!

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS AND USHERS

NEEDED!!

Please consider becoming part of one of these wonderful ministries. Training is provided. Please complete this form and return it to the Religious Education Office or Church Office. We look forward to welcoming you to the ministry of your choice!

Name:__________________________________________

Street Address: __________________________________

City:___________________________________________

Home Phone:____________________________________

Cell Phone: _____________________________________

Email: _________________________________________

Ministry Choice: ___ Eucharistic Minister ___ Lector ___ Usher

Mass Preference (please check one): ___5 p.m. ___8 a.m. ___10 a.m. ___12 noon

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES


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DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK

“Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” Luke 11:28

Monday 1 Cor 5:1-8; Luke 6:6-11

Tuesday 1 Cor 6:1-11; Luke 6:12-19

Wednesday 1 Cor 7:25-31; Luke 6:20-26

Thursday Micah 5:1-4a; Matt 1:1-16, 18-23

Friday 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Luke 6:39-42

Saturday 1 Cor 10:14-22; Luke 6:43-49

Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Bernadette Alvarado Marilyn McDonnell Maria Capo Patricia McGlade Pat Carrier Vito Moncello Peggy Contreras Kay Raphael Sr. Pat Coyle, MFIC Janet Saito Rachel Durso Anthony Salvatore Peter Gagne Nicholas Tolliver Marty Hynekamp Helen Trembicki Adam Kokosinski Giselle Velez Rumi Kubo Kathleen Warguska

WEEKLY RUNDOWN

“They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many that were sick and healed them.”

Mark 6:13 The anointing of the sick conveys several graces and imparts gifts of strengthening in the Holy Spirit against anxiety, discouragement, and temptation, and conveys peace and fortitude (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1520).

All persons in need of healing of body, mind or spirit are invited to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on Saturday, October 8, 2016 in the Church followed by lunch in the Parish Auditorium. Please RSVP to the Church Office at 201-568-0545 if

THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING

OF THE SICK

October 8, 2016 11:00 a.m. in the Church

followed by lunch in the Parish Auditorium

We are seeking volunteers to assist individuals in need during the Anointing of the Sick on Saturday, October 8th. We are also looking for people who can help with the luncheon afterwards. Please call the Church Office at 201-568-0545 if you can lend a hand!

Matthew 23:11

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ASSIST

“The greatest among you will be your servant.”

The following individuals were recently baptized at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Let us welcome them into our faith community!

Victoria Rose Pinton Harley Reign Murray Nova Celeste Murray

Anthony Wade N. Puno

HOLY BAPTISM


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Saturday, October 22, 2016

Begins with Mass at 8:30 A.M. Concludes with the 5 P.M. Mass

Theme for the Day

Godly Women Are a Treasure

Guest Speaker Kathleen Deilet

The Women’s Cornerstone community of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Cecilia Churches is sponsoring a day of retreat for all women. This retreat is an opportunity to break away from the usual routine of life, to refocus your life and rejuvenate your faith. Brochures with registration form are available in the Church. For more information, please call Sr. Regina at 201-871-4662.

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].

The Men’s Cornerstone group meets every other Wednesday at St. Mary’s Church in Closter. We will be meeting this coming Wednesday, September 7th and September 21st at 7:30 p.m. Come for the coffee and stay for the sharing of faith and fun!

Please call Deacon Michael Giuliano at 201-983-1591 or Bill Angresano at 201-370-2698 if you have any questions.

MEN’S CORNERSTONE

Leadership Retreat

September 24th 9 A.M. – 12 Noon

Titus Room

A Retreat For Current Committee Members

And Anyone Interested In Serving On One Of Our Parish’s Committees

The Grand House Ensemble

Katharine Sun Cho – Flute Pao Chieh Tseng – Flute Hyunmee Lee – Piano

September 25, 2016

4 – 5 p.m. At OLMC Church

Please join us for

a family concert featuring works by Doppler, Kuhlau,

Telemann, Scarletti and Bach. Children are especially

welcomed!


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WE ARE A TITHING PARISH Our Lady of Mount Carmel is supported by parishioners who have their faith and trust in God.

Parish Collections for the Month of August 2016

Envelopes Faith Direct Total August 7 $ 8,306 $ 3,718 $12,024 August 14 $ 7,018 $ 3,718 $10,736 August 21 $7,056 $ 3,718 $10,774 August 28 $ 7,935 $ 3,718 $11,653

Total $ 30,315 $ 14,872 $45,187 Feast of the Assumption $959

OLMC is obligated to pay an annual Archdiocesan Assessment of $151,451 whether collected or not.

Monthly Collection Towards Archdiocesan Assessment: July 2016 $1,434 Fiscal Year-To-Date Collection Towards Archdiocesan Assessment: July 1, 2016 – July 31, 2016 $3,010

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