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Our Lady of Mount Carmel ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH November 17, 2019 Hamden, Connecticut | 203-248-0141 | olomc.org
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Information
Contact Us
Call Us: 203-248-0141 | 203-287-0316 (Religious Education)
Send Us An Email: [email protected]
Pay Us A Visit: 2819 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518
Find Us Online: olomc.org | olomchamden
Saturday November 16
+ 5:00 PM Cheryl Rennie-Smith ~ Req. by The Family
Sunday, November 17, Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time
+ 8:00 AM Angelo and Carmella Cofrancesco ~ Req. by The Family + 10:00 AM Jessie Tuttle and Louis Proto ~ Birthday Remembrance ~Req. by The Family
+11:30 AM Philip Reilly ~ 4th Anniversary ~ Req. by Wife & Family
Monday, November 18, Weekday, The Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles; Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin
+8:30 AM Mary and Andrew Curello ~ Req. by Daughter Anna Hopperstad
Tuesday, November 19, Weekday
+ 8:30 AM Mary Juliano ~ Req. by Daughter Susie
Wednesday, November 20, Weekday
+ 8:30 AM Nicholas Chambrelli ~ Birthday Remembrance and 56th Anniversary
~ Req. by The Family
Thursday, November 21, The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
+ 8:30 AM Salvatore and Loretta Appicelli
Friday, November 22, Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr
+ 8:30 AM Joseph Reilly ~ Req. by The Family
Saturday, November 23, Weekday Saint Clement I, Pope and Martyr; Saint Columban, Abbot; Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, Priest and Martyr; Blessed Virgin Mary
+ 8:30 AM James Ruotolo ~ Birthday Remembrance ~ Req. by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Pisanelli + 5:00 PM Giacinto Palmieri and Carmela Porto ~ Req. by The Family
Sunday, November 24, Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of The Universe + 8:00 AM Julia Zitzmann ~ Req. The Family
+10:00 AM John D. Crowley ~ Birthday Remembrance + 11:30 AM Marge Federico ~ Birthday Remembrance ~ Req. by Joseph Saracco
Mass & Confession
Weekday Mass Times: Monday to Saturday - 8:30 am
Weekend Mass Times: Saturday Vigil - 5 pm Sunday - 8 am, 10 am, 11:30 am
Are you homebound and unable to attend Mass? You don’t have to miss it. You can watch every weekday and weekend Mass LIVE from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, by going on the website olomc.org. If you have any questions please call the Parish Office.
Confession Saturday - 3:00 PM (or by Appointment)
Office Hours Monday through Friday
9:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM
PARISH DIRECTORY
Reverend Michael J. Dolan Pastor [email protected]
Reverend Jorge E. Castro Parochial Vicar [email protected]
Deacon John O’Donovan dcn.odonovan @aohct.org
Deacon Stephen Yatcko [email protected]
Deacon Anthony Solli [email protected]
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Sean Canning John Opramolla Grounds & Maintenance
Anthony Caruso, Seminarian [email protected]
Betsy Fitzsimons, Coordinator Religious Education Office 203-287-0316 [email protected]
Sr. Ann O’Neill, RSM Pastoral Associate Office 203-287-9017 [email protected]
Marcia Messina, Bulletin Editor [email protected]
Raymond Murphy Director of Music [email protected]
Mary Sacco, Business Manager [email protected]
November 17, 2019
The Sanctuary Candle at the Tabernacle indicates and honors the Presence of Christ.
The Candle is Lit in Loving Memory of…
Michael J. Esposito ~ Birthday Remembrance
A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE by Bud Ozar So many conflicting voices and influences make parenting
difficult. In today’s gospel Jesus encourages parents to
bravely “give testimony” and trust He will give us the
“wisdom” to be good parents. You are not alone in parent-
ing; a loving Father is standing with you.
Offertory Reports 11-10-19 Weekly Collection: $ 9,261.03 We Share Online Giving: $ 905.00 Candle Offerings: $ 416.88 All Saint’s Day $ 963.00
THIS Weekend 2nd collection Monthly NEXT Weekend 2nd Collection ~
Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)
Thank You Very Much for Your Generosity !
Celebration of the Eucharist PROCESSIONAL HYMN # 206 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (omit vs.2)
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS # 877 (10 & 11:30)
The Responsorial Psalm (pg. 233) The Gospel Acclamation # 902 Presentation Hymn #576 Soon and Very Soon Motet (10 AM) “Never Weather-Beaten Sail” words: & music: Thomas Campion (1567-1620) SANCTUS Mystery of Faith Great Amen AGNUS DEI Communion Hymn # 323 Gift of Finest Wheat
RECESSIONAL HYMN #577 Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory
The Candle on the Altar of The Blessed Virgin Mary is lit
In Loving Memory of … Joseph Napoletano ~ Birthday Remembrance
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Candle on the
Altar of St. Joseph is Lit In Loving Memory of…
Matthew Ardas, Jr.
Liturgy Notes As expected at this time of the Church Year, our Scripture Readings focus around “stay alert”, “be ready” “keep your oil lamps full” and be prepared for the “Second Coming of Christ”. That will indeed, be quite a day.
These readings are very similar to the ones we hear particularly on the First Sunday of Advent. As the very word “Advent” refer to the Second Coming of Christ. In the case of our music this weekend, the same theme follows. As some may initially think of the hymn “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” as a Thanksgiving hymn, they would be right. If others thought of it as a text of an end time message or the imploring the Second Com-ing of Christ call, they would also be correct. This great hymn connects both Thanksgiving and Christ’s return message within the context of this piece. We sing of the Lord “supplying our need”, “corn, harvest & wheat”, then in the final two stanzas it’s clear that the message is of “purification from sin”, “fire”, “angels assisting” and finally harkening the Lord to “quickly come”. While many of us think of “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” (Battle Hymn of the Republic) as a Patriotic song, this one too, has a second message. You may even notice that his hymn is found in the “Second Coming” section of our hymnbook. Written by Julia W. Howe, this text links the judgement of the wicked at the end of the age with the Ameri-can Civil War. Scriptural links to the referral of ‘Judgement” in this song are found in the Old Testament (Isaiah 63) and the New Testa-ment (Revelation 19). The Motet at the 10 AM Eucharist “Never Weather-Beaten Sail” writ-ten by English composer, poet and physician Thomas Campion (1567-1620) echo’s some of the same themes expressed already in this col-umn, namely “O come quickly dearest Lord” in the refrain.
~Ray Murphy, Music Director
The Flowers in the Sanctuary are dedicated In Loving Memory of…
All Souls
Family Liturgy Each Sunday, during the 10:00AM Liturgy, children are invited to come downstairs for the Liturgy of The Word on their level. They return back upstairs at the time of the offertory.
Coordinator of Religious Education Betsy Fitzsimmons 203-287-0316 Pray: Jesus, I will ask for Your help when things get difficult. Help me to be there for others as You are there for me. Amen.
Think: How can Jesus help you with your worries?
Act: Make a card for someone you know who is going through hard times. Remind them how much God loves them. Tell them that you are praying for them. Deliver the card.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Scholarship
This scholarship is open to registered parishioners that are high school seniors and have received a formal letter of ac-ceptance from accredited 2 or 4 year college, or, a presently enrolled college student. Application forms can be picked up from the Parish Office. The Scholarship Review Board will consider the completed applications when making their selec-tion. All applications for this scholarship are due in the Parish Office by December 31st. (Please note new due date.)
NEXT weekend, the 2nd collection will be taken for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)
Over 43 million people in the United States live in poverty. The collection supports programs to empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face as they work to bring permanent and positive change to their communities. Learn more about CCHD at www.usccb.org/cchd/collection
U. S. Military Prayer List
Captain Donald Colantonio III , MD - US Army Technical Sergeant Christopher Culver - USAF Seaman Apprentice Elizabeth Early - US Navy
Technical Sergeant Stephany Davis Culver - USAF Sergeant Major Andrew Fierilit JR. - US Army Reserves
Petty Officer 3rd class Julianna LaCroix - US Navy Airman Elijah LaTorraca - USAF Captain Simon Stock - US Army
Petty Officer 3rd Class Lexi Shettleworth -US Navy Master at Arms
Enlistee Alexander Thomas Palacio Capuras —US Army
Sergeant Brandon VanOrden - USAF Major Andrew M. Wrzosek - USMC
Sargent Charley Anderson— US Army C1C Austin Aitro—USAF Academy
Private Sethe Matthew Simon— US Army Steven Davis - US Army
Sergeant Mark Fracasso—US Marine Corps Corporal Collin Aiello—US Marine Corps
Edward Colavope, Jr.—Marine Corps EOD5 Senior Tech Edward T. Kennedy, V, - US Navy
Private Sean E. Connolly - U. S. Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenant - Richard Colella - US Army
Adam Schmidt-US Marine Corps Petty Officer 2nd class Radell Luis Dizon - US Navy Petty Officer 3rd class Ayrton Ari Dizon - US Navy
Sergeant James Magson, U. S. Marine Corps Major Randall Taylor Carroll, U. S. Army
Vocation Reflections As to the exact day or hour, no one knows it. But who will claim God’s reign? Consider a life of service as a priest or religious life, call Father Michael Casey, Director of Vocations, Pastoral Center, Tel #860-761-7456, email
[email protected] or visit the web at www.hartfordpriest.com.
Time, Talents & Treasures
Healing Hugs Stitching Group If you love to knit or crochet and are interested in
making prayer shawls, please contact:
Sheila Sweet at [email protected]
or 203-314-2541.
Thanksgiving Food Collection
The Social Justice Ministry will be collecting food this weekend and next (November 23rd & 24th) to prepare Thanksgiving baskets for those in need. Donations of Thanksgiving din-ner type food would be most ap-preciated. We are collecting the following items
Frozen turkeys, (not fresh), stuffing mix, jar and canned gravy, canned cranberries
canned vegetables, canned fruit, juice instant potatoes, soups, pasta, pasta sauce
pie crusts and pie fillings, cookies
Please leave your non-perishable donations inside any Church doorway marked “THANKSGIVING.” If you or someone you know is in need of a Thanksgiv-ing basket, please call Sister Ann 203-287-9017. If you have any questions please call: Cathy 203-287-1859 or Bob 203-281-1175.
Parish Council Meeting TOMORROW Monday November 18th at 7:30 pm in the
Church Hall Meeting Room *********************************
The following parishioners have been nominated to run in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
Council election: Len Matteo, Kerry Lucas Sue MacDonald, Lana Claire Ives
Angel Lanouette, Nick Bauer
The election will take place NEXT weekend, November 23rd and 24th. A total of four seats on Parish Council will be filled during this election. Please see the video monitors at the entrances of the Church for pictures of the nomi-nees.
Before any parish event is planned, please confirm that the space/date are available. This must be cleared and reserved through the Parish Office.
The Marian Guild wishes to thank everyone who generously gave a donation to our Breast Cancer Fundraiser. The total raised
was $1,534.00. This amount was so much more than we anticipated raising. We are so happy that these homemade cookies helped this worthy cause. Thank you to all involved...
Please prayerfully consider… Drivers are needed to help give rides to those in need for medical appointments as well as rides to weekend Masses, about once a month. Call Deacon John 203-281-3563.
A Very Special Thank You from the Pastor… Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
2019 Annual Collection Thank you very much to everyone that has generously responded to the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Annual Collection. No matter the amount of your gift, please know I am truly grateful. Your contributions are needed to offset operating expenses and support ongoing Parish improvements. The participation of all parishioners is essential for the success of this effort. If you have not received a letter please call the Parish Office.
~Reverend Michael J. Dolan
Parish Nurse Program Get your Blood Pressure checked the First Sunday of the month after the 8:00 AM mass in the Church Hall
Eucharistic Adoration CANCELLED for this Monday, November 18th
*********************************** The Rosary…is prayed each morning, Monday-Saturday beginning at 8:10 AM at Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Church and on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM at St. Joan of Arc Church.
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Holy Hour In Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
will be prayed THIS Wednesday, November 20th from 6:00-7:00PM. Holy Hour includes Exposition of The
Blessed Sacrament, Respect Life Rosary and Benediction. *********************************************
The Intercessory Prayer Line… If you have a special need or intention for which you would like the prayers of your parish community, please call Gwen at 203-248-9176.
Services and Events
SOCIAL JUSTICE MEETING
THIS Tuesday, November 19th @7:00PM in the Church Hall Meeting Room
A Message from the Pastor !
Attention Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion, Lectors, Altar Servers - high school age, Ushers, Religious Ed-
ucation Teachers, Choir Members, Cantors/Soloists
THIS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21st
at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall Father Brian Mahoney, Professor of Liturgy, from
the Archdiocese of Boston will give a presentation on:
The Mass ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY!
Please call the Parish Office
to confirm your attendance.
Please know ALL PARISHIONERS
are invited to this presentation. ~ Thank you, Father Dolan
OLMC –Our Lady of Mount Carmel Youth Group
Our Love Makes Connections Who do we make connections with: • Each other • God • Less fortunate • Those in need • The lonely • The community • All of God’s people • Animals Mission statement: Our mission is to make connections with each other and build a strong youth group to spread God’s love and continue serving and touching more people as our youth group grows. To grow the youth group we want to: • Volunteer • Start at home then start outside • Plant trees • Get recycling bins • Helping wild animals • Help at a horse center • Soup kitchen • Animal shelter
Our goal is to spread God’s word through helping: Our community, our seniors, our parish,
animals and environment.
***Save the Date*** BLOOD DRIVE
Thursday, December 19th from 1:00 until 6 :00 PM
in the Church Hall
Thanks to our Sponsor Advertisers. Can you join them? Mary Hoffman will be reserving advertising sponsorships for our parish bulletin this coming week of November 18th. We are asking local business owners or professionals to please consider taking a new ad. We appreciate your help since the revenue from these ads makes this bulletin possible. If you are interest-ed or would like more information, please call Mary directly at (860)-836-8486. We thank you in advance for your consideration and generous support of the weekly bulletin and its sponsors.
Parish Activities Committee This Committee will meet on Monday Nov. 25th at 7:00pm in the Church meeting room. The purpose of this
meeting is plan events for the coming year. We will also discuss projects that our group may work on in the months/years ahead. We would also like to invite the recently formed Kitchen Committee to get their input. All are welcome.
**********Important Reminder********** When Hamden Schools are CLOSED or DELAYED, due to weather conditions, we will NOT have the 8:30 AM morning Mass. This Mass intention will be rescheduled. When in-clement weather occurs on the weekend, please refer to your local television station for any can-
cellation.
Faith formation
Sister Ann’s Recipes… Carrot & Cranberry Casserole
1 apple, peeled and grated 1 cup whole cranberries 4 cups grated carrots 4 tablespoons brown sugar, packed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cider or apple juice 2 tablespoons butter
Combine ingredients in order listed; mix well. Pour into a buttered 2-quart casserole dish. Dot the top with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350* for 40 minutes, stirring once during baking. Serves 4 to 6 This has an unusual sweet-sour flavor.
What Gives Us Human Dignity and Worth? Are you a valuable human being? Are you wor-thy of life and rights? If so, why? Is it because of your age? Your appearance? Your size? Your intelligence? Your success in life? The amount of money you have? Your race? Your gender? Your capabilities? Or is it because you are a human being? If you have inherent worth simply because you are a living hu-man and not because of external characteristics, then what of a preborn baby? Abortion is wrong for the same reasons as hu-man rights violations are wrong--- because it victimizes a hu-man being with inherent worth and dignity. ~ Pro-Life Articles
Pregnant and in need ?? Please call In Our Blessed Mother’s Arms 203-886-6736
Rachel’s Vineyard for Healing: Call to arrange post-abortion counseling & reconciliation
at 203-281-2925 or 888-281-2825 Mary and Joseph’s Place 203-773-3585
Readings for the week of November 17, 2019 Sunday: Mal 3:19-20a/Ps 98:5-6, 7-8, 9 [cf. 9] /2 Thes 3:7-12/Lk 21:5-19 Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 155, 158 [cf. 88]/Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31/Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [6b]/ Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b and 15 [15b]/Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29/Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15 [23b] /Lk 19:41-44 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/1 Chrn 29:10bcd, 11abc, 11d-12a, 12bcd [13b]/Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13/Ps 9:2-3, 4 and 6, 16 and 19[cf. 16a]/Lk 20:27-40 Next Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5 [cf. 1] /Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-4
Please call the parish Office 203-248-0141 to reg-ister for the Gospel of Matthew presentation for preparatory reasons. ~ Thank you, Father Castro
The doctrine and practice of indulgences in the Church are closely linked to the effects of the Sacrament of Penance.
What is an Indulgence ? “An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punish-ment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, which the faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains under certain pre-scribed conditions through the action of the Church which, as the minister of redemption, dispenses and applies with authority the treasury of the satisfactions of Christ and the saints.” “An indulgence is partial or plenary according as it removes either part or all of the temporal punishment due to sin.” Indulgences may be applied to the living or the dead. ~ Catechism of the Cath-olic Church 1471 The spiritual treasury that the Church draws on in granting an indul-gence is the infinite merits of Christ’s redeeming actions in the sight of God. In 1967, Pope Paul VI, clarified the Church’s teaching on the prac-tices of indulgences (Indulgentiarum Doctrina). Some Means of Gaining a Partial Indulgence:
Praying the Magnificat or Hail Holy Queen Praying the Acts of Faith, Hope, and Love and the Creed Making the Sign of the Cross Visit to the Blessed Sacrament Visit to the Cemetery
Conditions for Gaining Plenary Indulgence: Sacrament of Reconciliation Reception of Communion Prayer for the Holy Father, Pope Francis
Some Means of Gaining Plenary Indulgence: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for at least one-
half hour Scripture reading for at least one-half hour Way of the Cross Rosary prayed in a Church or family group or reli-
gious community, etc.
Information taken from: The Catholic Source Book, By: Rev. Peter Klein & Catholic Customs & Traditions By: Greg Dues
Clothing Drive Winter Clothing Collection Weekend of November 30th
In addition: We have a special request for a family in need...Hoodies, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, sweaters, jackets, coats (Woman’s size XXL, Men’s size medium and large) queen & twin bed sheets and toiletries. To do-nate these items specifically, please bring them to the Par-ish Office.
CHURCH NAME: Our Lady of Mount Carmel CHURCH CITY: Hamden ROUTING CODE: S RUN NUMBER: 16
FILENAME: 03-0539.42b
PHONE NUMBER: 203-248-0141 FAX NUMBER: 203-248-8658 EDITOR/ CONTACT: Mary Sacco
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