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Our Lady Of Mount Carmel

Historic Catholic Church Serving the community since 1894

Address: 3549 Navajo Street Denver, CO 80211 Phone: (303) 455-0447 Fax: (303) 455-5487 Parish Hall: (303) 433-1049 We have a new e-mail address: E-mail: church@mtcarmel7.com Website: www.ourladymountcarmel.com

Pastoral Staff Rev. Hugh M. Guentner, OSM Pastor

Deacon Russell Barrows 303-455-0447 ext 10

Crystal Peccia Religious Education

Shaun Steavenson Minister of Music

Support Staff Robin Flynn Business Manager

Bill Coffey Facilities Manager

Barbara Iacovetta Secretary/Bulletin Lisa Johnson Church Nurse (720-321-0031) (cell phone 720-345-3191)

In Residence

Rev. Mark M. Franceschini, OSM

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

SATURDAY: 4:00 PM ANTICIPATED MASS

SUNDAY: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and 11:00 AM MON.- FRI.: 8:00 AM in the Parish Office, Mary’s Room Chapel SATURDAY: 8:00 AM -1st & 2nd Saturday of the month only

VISION STATEMENT

It is our vision at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel,

a Catholic Community, led by Jesus and

empowered by the Holy Spirit, to proclaim

and live the Gospel. We accomplish this

through our shared Baptism, celebrations

of the sacraments, prayer, hospitality and

service to others.

Visitors and New Parishioners, WELCOME! If you came as a visitor and would like to join Our Lady of Mt.

Carmel Parish, please return the information below by dropping it in the offertory basket.

Full Name:_______________________________ Phone: _________________________________

Address:________________________________ ____ New Registration ___Change of Address

City:____________________ Zip____________ ____ Want Envelopes ___Moving out of Parish E-mail:__________________________________ Check out our website for updates & information

MARCH 27, 2016

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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL DENVER, COLORADO Food For Faith Living from the desk of Fr. Mark

As we celebrate Easter Resurrection Glory, we realize this awesome truth presents to us the true view of God so easily distorted or, sadly, taken for granted or ignored. Such is the history of the human family. The truly humbled and appreciative realize they reached this truth in their lives by not avoiding the path to it. They experienced the desert and search for a true self, one stripped of the pomp and promises of the material world. They’ve denied the false gods, their influence and seen through the shallow, superficial security of achieving goals that do not last, images of success and control of their lives. They’ve abandoned the anxiousness of ambition, pursuing more and the fulfillment leading to oblivion. In a word, they found their true self and are at peace with who they are, having an inner joy in being self without fanfare, popularity or fame. They are content with the mystery of self and the obscure and surprising ways the Mystery of God is revealed. They truly rejoice in Easter because they understand and appreciate Good Friday. This is beyond me, not for me. Such is the abandonment of faith. There’s that word again. It’s charming, reassuring and risky. It’s relating to Mystery, so there is no certainty. Every figure in the Bible faced the same challenges we do. Often, we refuse, reject or doubt God is calling me. Yet, GOD IS! Every person finds and lives, faith only after their God experience, that moment, occasion, circumstance, insight or realization of God’s presence. Those who pursue this, open themselves to the invitation, grow in wholeness and holiness. They took the risk. It is God inviting us to let go of self-seeking centeredness, satisfaction and righteousness in order to find our true self elsewhere, in God and people, not things and pleasure. To let go of being wrapped up in self is to understand the Cross and be blessed with Easter meaning. Make believe? Fair tale? Yes, for those who embrace it without faith. They think ritual righteousness, rules and regulations, are a security blanket for eternity; they have self-security. Being for others is demanding. That’s what love is, a gift with no guarantees. Being alive happens when love is responded to with love. Hindsight confirms it through ups and downs, joy and sorrow, thick and thin, being victimized and forgiving, etc. It’s life and does get messy and muddled. Easter reaffirms God’s truth: “Be not afraid! I am with you always. Rejoice and love each other as I love you!” A blessed and peace-filled Easter and Lifetime to you and yours.

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, March 26 - Anticipated Sunday Mass

4:00 pm-+Frank & Carmella Canino/Mick & Diana

Stephens

Sunday, March 27– EASTER SUNDAY

7:00 am-+Bill Elliott, Jr./Jim Brienza

9:00 am-+Somma & Talarico Families/Family

11:00 am-Our Parishioners

Monday, March 28 8:00 am-+Anthony Junta/M & M Dominic Ditirro

Tuesday, March 29

8:00 am-+JoAnn Mauro/Frank Mauro

Wednesday, March 30

8:00 am-Craig Berguson/Floyd & Marian Ross

Thursday, March 31

8:00 am-+John, Laura & Anthony Brancucci/Mike &

Marlene Broncuccia

Friday, April 1

8:00 am-Memorial Shrine Members & All Soul’s

Saturday, April 2

8:00 am-+Louis Garrimone/Rose & Jim Vecchiarelli

4:00 pm-+Lucille ‘Giambrocco’Cito/Children

Sunday, April 3 - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

7:00 am-+Bill Elliott/Jim Brienza

9:00 am-Our Parishioners/PRIMA DOMENICA

11:00 am-+Grandparents/Ruffolo Children &

Grandchildren

PRIMA DOMENICA Mass is celebrated in Italian the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 am. A reception is celebrated in the Parish Hall after Mass.

BAPTISMS 2015 Baptisms are scheduled quarterly, Sunday, Apr. 3, July 24, Oct. 23 at 12 (noon). Baptismal class is mandatory. You must first make arrangements with a priest. We meet on Thursdays, Mar. 31, July 21, Oct. 20 at 6 pm.

MARRIAGE A wedding may be scheduled after a consultation with a priest or deacon. Please call the rectory for an appointment. Please notice preparation is eight months to a year.

RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:30-4:00 pm or by appointment with a Confessor.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Upon request. Please call the rectory.

FUNERALS Please call the office before arrangements are made.

Sick List Donna Valdez*Tom Figliolino*Ralph Martinez, Sr.*Angie Main*Bill Coffey*Norma

LaGuardia*Paul Ramsey*Diana Cook*Patti Galliuppo *Christine Watren*Marilyn Petrocco*Mike Gioso

*Bill Mattedi*Michael Montoya*George Scordo*Mary Sue Zimbelman*Tom Ligrani*Theresa Firman

*Fr. AndrewWeber, OSM*Kathrynn Pullano*Rodger Suave*Bob Seno*Suzanne Moses*Our Firefighters

*Police*Military Personnel & Families

MARCH 12 & 13

= $4,049.00

Sister Mary Ann DeSimone, OSM

Angelina ‘Damico’ Marchese

Mark Constancio

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Archdiocese of Denver Website: www.archden.org

SCHEDULE OF

EVENTS

MARCH 27

EASTER SUNDAY

MARCH 28

EASTER MONDAY

MARCH 29

EASTER TUESDAY

MARCH 30

EASTER WEDNESDAY

MARCH 31

EASTER THURSDAY

6:30-8:00 pm - R. E.Class

7:00 pm - RCIA, office

APRIL 1

EASTER FRIDAY

APRIL FOOL’S DAY

6:30 - 8:00 pm

-Adult Confirmation Class,

office

APRIL 2

EASTER SATURDAY

8:00 am - Secular Order &

Mtg.

SUNDAY, APRIL 3

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 9:00 am

-PRIMA DOMENICA Mass

Reception Sponsor:

Dante Alighieri Society Divine Mercy Chaplet after the 9:00 am Mass

Baptisms after the 11:00 am Mass

“Remember that happiness is a way of travel, not a

destination. ” -Roy Goodman

The Easter event changed Jesus and the women who were the first to see him. It changed the disciples, and it can change us if we allow it. To be open to change is to be open to the unexpected. The reality of resurrected life that embraces God’s life sets us free from human limitations. WE joyfully celebrate this great moment in faith. Blessings on this Easter Day and Season, Servite Friars, Pastoral and Support Staffs. A small bottle of Holy Water is available for the:

EASTER BLESSING OF HOMES

The head of the home conducts this blessing in the presence of the family by reciting:

BLESSING In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Peace to this home and all who dwell here. Lord, we rejoice in the victory of your Son over death;

by rising from the tomb to new life He gives us new hope and promise. Bless all the members of this household, and surround them with your protection,

may they find comfort and peace in Jesus Christ, the Paschal Lamb, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

The head of the house may sprinkle those present and the home with holy water, dur-ing the sprinkling the head of house may say:

Let this water call to mind our Baptism in Christ, Who by His death and Resurrection has redeemed us.

The head of the house concludes the rite by signing himself or herself with the Sign of the Cross and saying: May Christ Jesus dwell with us, keep us from all harm, and make us one in mind and heart, now and for ever. Amen DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, April 3, 2016 We have a chaplet and adoration of the Divine Mercy Image after the 9 am

Mass. At 12:30 pm Our Lady of Guadalupe is leading a procession through the

neighborhood with Mass, outside, to follow at 2 pm and Adoration at 3 pm. The relics of St. John Paul II and St. Faustina will be there also. At 4 pm there will be food available for this event. Other parishes, (St. Dominic, St. Catherine & St. Joseph’s Polish) are taking part in this event.

The Pastoral Council asks you to come to our Open Forum Meeting on

Tuesday, April 12th, at 6:30 pm. Please bring your questions and concerns and we will answer your questions.

We would like to thank Hank Fanelli, who volunteered to serve on the Pastoral Council, and we thank Nikki Rossi and Mary Lou Andrews for their dedicated 2 years of service.

“Sister Mary Ann De Simone, OSM died on Thursday, March 10th, in Omaha, NE. The De Simone family were past parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.” RESPECT LIFE “All life has inestimable value even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.” - Pope Francis

PLEASE SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR DAILY MASS IN THE OFFICE, MARY’S ROOM <> MON-FRI AT 8:00 AM. PLEASE JOIN US!

Community News Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola and focused on Easter themes Weds., April 6, 13, 20, 27 & May 4 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.-St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 2301 York St. For information/Registration-ignatianspiritualitydenver.org/retreats/calendar or Paula Sapienza in the Ignatian Spirituality Program of Denver: 303-320-9995; ignatianspiritualitydenver@hotmail. com. The deadline to register is April 1.