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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 120 Prospect Street, Nutley, New Jersey 07110

December 27, 2015

Rev. Dennis E. Reiff

Pastor

Rev. Kevin Schott

Parochial Vicar

Deacon Aldo Antola

Pastoral Associate

Sr. Mary Rose Conforto, MPF

Director of Religious Education

Andrew Cardona

Director of Music Ministry

Mass Schedule

Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.

Saturday Morning: 7:30 a.m.

Sunday: Saturday, 5 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 12:15 p.m.

Holy Days: As Announced

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Weekdays after the 8 a.m. Mass

Saturday: 4-5 p.m.

Devotions

Infant of Prague Novena: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Novena: Wednesday

following the 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Masses

First Friday Devotions: Following

the 8 a.m. Mass

Mission Statement

Our mission as a holy parish is to communicate and to celebrate the life and spirit of Jesus by our

words and actions in order to build a dynamic, loving, caring and outreaching community of faith.

Rectory Hours Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

The rectory is closed between

12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Closed Fridays in July

through Labor Day.

Rectory Phone Numbers

(973) 667-2580

(973) 661-1623

Fax: (973) 667-0648

Emails

[email protected]

[email protected]

Website www.olmc-nutley.org

Marriages

Please schedule at least ONE YEAR in advance of your wedding. Pre-Cana and other

instruction sessions are required.

Sacraments of Healing

Please notify the parish office if someone is ill at home.

Baptisms

We request parents attend a Baptism Instruction Session before the birth of their

child. The Sacrament of Baptism is usually celebrated the third Sunday of each

month, except during Lent (when we will not celebrate the sacrament until Easter).

All Baptisms are scheduled in person at the rectory.

Parish Membership

All are welcome to join our Parish Family. Parish policy requires registration to

participate in Baptism, Marriage and Religion Classes. Please notify the office when

a change of address or move occurs.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

December 27, 2015 ~ The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

~ 577~ Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Saturday December 26

7:30 a.m. Joseph Shelesky

5 p.m. Nancy Mills (In Memory of)

Sunday December 27

7:30 a.m. Vincent and Blanche Rapp

9:15 a.m. Angelo Fuscaldo

10:45 a.m. Gloria Klima

12:15 p.m. Honorato, Sr. and Francesca Roque

Monday December 28

7 a.m. Intentions of Marie Rispoli

8 a.m. Hoyt Peavy

Tuesday December 29

7 a.m. Delfin Villanueva

8 a.m. Devon Trass

Wednesday December 30

7 a.m. People of the Parish

8 a.m. Hoyt Peavy

Thursday December 31

8 a.m. Angela Candiloro

5 p.m. People of the Parish

Friday January 1

8 a.m. Rosalie Petracca

12 p.m. Harriet Costante

Saturday January 2

7:30 a.m. Nancy and Louis Ferraro

5 p.m. Charles Braun, Sr.

Sunday January 3

7:30 a.m. Vincent and Blanche Rapp

9:15 a.m. Mary Ellen Rupp

10:45 a.m. Casmer and Donald Klos

12:15 p.m. Gemma Arguelles

The Sanctuary Light honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Our Lord in the Tabernacle is lit this week

in Loving Memory of

Christina Mayrer

The Bread and Wine offering this week in Loving Memory of

Angela Candiloro

Mass Intentions

Masses are scheduled in person during office hours.

Come to the rectory to:

~ Schedule a Mass for a loved one (living or

deceased).

~Make an offering in honor or in memory of a loved

one for The Sanctuary Light, Bread and Wine or

Church Flowers.

Parish Collection Collection amounts are unavailable due

to the Christmas/New Year deadlines

set by our publisher.

Prayers for Health Reasons Robert Balogh, Josephine Benimeo,

George Berkovich, Rudolfo Clavecilla,

Ana Marie de Vera, Peter Del Negro,

Donald and Shirley Di Benedetto, Joshua Di Costanzo,

Richard Dinzes, Nicholas Ellis, Grace Fiore,

Joan Gabriele, Connie Garcia, Barbara Wolf-Gordon,

Robert Griffin, Barbara Hahn, Mary Hamilton,

Edward Keane, Barbara Klena,

Madonna Junker, Justin, Lucille, Lynda,

Eve McKay, Gerard F. Melillo, Madeline Micael,

Lawrence Miller, Kevin Murphy,

Karen Ann Niles, Joseph Nitti, Jack Nitz,

Robert Palmer, Maria A. Penaranda,

Evelyn Perry, Vincent Petracco, Isabella Piccininno,

Richard Reidy, Albert Reyes, Jocelyn Reyes,

Marie Rispoli, Anne Rotonda, Stephen Sawruk,

John Tiseo, Mariana Toledo,

Baptism Preparation

If you are expectant parents,

please arrange to attend our

Baptismal Instruction Program

before the birth of your child.

Baptismal Instruction and Bap-

tisms must be scheduled in per-

son, at the rectory. The next

Baptismal Instruction Course is Sunday, January

10 at 2 p.m. The next Baptism is scheduled for

Sunday, January 17 at 2 p.m. Please visit our

website to read guidelines for godparents and

for a complete Baptismal Schedule.



Food Pantry

Many people only donate to food pantries at holiday

times, but we want to thank you, for being so con-

sistent all year round, with your generous giving. No

matter what time of the year it may be, you have

never stopped sharing with those less fortunate. We

thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Donations

to our Food Pantry consist of non-perishable foods:

such as soups, sauces, pasta, rice, cereals, dry milk,

canned vegetables, as well as toiletries (toothpaste,

toothbrushes, soap, etc.) Please check expiration

dates before donating food. If the food is out of date,

kindly discard.

Join Us…

Knights of Columbus

To join our Knights, email Michael at

[email protected] or call the rectory. The

group meets the first and third Tuesday of the

month at 8 p.m. The next meeting is

January 5.

Women’s Auxiliary

Meetings are held the second Monday of each

month at 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall. If you would

like to become a member of our group call Linda,

(973) 661-0090. The ladies will be meeting on

January 11 (weather permitting) .

Adult Handicraft

Our crafters will be taking a break during the

month of January.

How to Report Abuse

The Archdiocese takes very seriously any and all

allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the

clergy, Religious and lay staff of the Archdiocese.

We encourage anyone with knowledge of an act of

sexual misconduct to inform us immediately so that

we may take appropriate action to protect others

and provide support to victims of sexual abuse. Indi-

viduals who wish to report an allegation of sexual

misconduct may do so by calling the Archdiocesan

Office of Child and Youth Protection at (201) 407-

3256.

Catholic Radio

Relevant Radio, one of the preeminent Catholic ra-

dio networks in the country, has now established a

presence here in the Greater New York area -- and

especially right here in the Archdiocese of Newark.

We are now blessed that Catholic talk radio is avail-

able to assist us here in New Jersey in our efforts to

spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. WNSW -- 1430

AM is Relevant Radio's most recent station, and is

located in the Archdiocese of Newark Chancery offic-

es on Clifton Avenue. We encourage you to spread

the news of WNSW 1430 AM far and wide, and to

tune in to the station and share with your family

and friends this informative and entertaining tool of

the New Evangelization for the good of the Church,

her people, and all who seek the Truth.

Religious Education

~There will be no CCD classes on the following

dates: December 27 and 31, and January 3.

YANA

Our Parish Bereavement Support Group will meet

on Wednesday, January 13 from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

in the Parish Hall. Our Support Group is open to

anyone (parishioner or non-parishioner) who has

suffered the loss of a friend, relative or a loved one.

There is no charge and reservations are not re-

quired. All you need is an open mind and an open

heart. Let us try to help you through this time of

grief.

Oliver’s Corner

Have a Happy and Safe New Year!

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for December We pray that all may experience the mercy of God, who never

tires of forgiving. We also pray that families, especially those

who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain

hope.

Part Time Office Help Wanted

Looking for a part time job? We’re looking for a part

time receptionist in the rectory office. If you’re inter-

ested, email or mail us your resume or stop by the

rectory during office hours to fill out an application.

Carol Sing!

Come celebrate the gift of music

as we host our First (hopefully)

Annual Carol Sing with mem-

bers of our Youth Choir as our

special guests. Join us on Sun-

day, January 3 at 3 p.m. in the Church for carols,

followed by light refreshments in the Parish Hall.



Sunday, December 27

Utility Collection

December 31/January 1

See above schedule.

Sunday, January 3

No CCD Classes

Tuesday, January 5

Choir Practice, 5:30/8 p.m.

Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m.

K of C, 8 p.m.

Monday, January 11

Women’s Auxiliary, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, January 5

Choir Practice, 5:30/8 p.m.

Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m.

K of C, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, January 13

YANA, 7:30 p.m.

At a Glance...

Stewardship

We have an obligation to share with others, that

which God has given us. Share your time, and tal-

ents. Men and women can become involved in the

life of our Parish by becoming an Altar Server,

Catechist, Choir Member, Lector, and/or Ush-

er. By taking an active role in the liturgical life, and

service of the Parish, you can have a wonderful ex-

perience. Feel free to fill out the form on page 5, and

drop it in the collection basket or call the rectory.

RCIC

We have something new here at OLMC. The Rite of

Christian Initiation of Adults (Children)! We have

four children preparing to receive the Easter Sacra-

ments. And so, we ask you to keep Rachel Hamilton

(a Catechumen preparing to receive the Sacraments

of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist), Ash-

lyn and Derrick Kurtzmann and Nicholas

Miranda are all preparing to complete their Chris-

tian Initiation with the Sacraments of Eucharist

and Confirmation, in your prayers as they make

this two year journey. We also thank their parents

for joining them in this walk of faith.

Each week in the Intercessions of Mass, there will

be a prayer for them, that we as a community may

prayerfully support them.

New Year Schedule New Year’s Eve

8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

New Year’s Day

8 a.m., and 12 noon

(Solemnity of Mary, the Holy

Mother of God: Holy Day of Obligation)

The rectory is closed

on Friday, January 1.

Word of Life

“A sense of deep communion with the rest of nature

cannot be real if our hearts lack tenderness, compas-

sion and concern for our fellow human beings. It is

clearly inconsistent to combat trafficking in endan-

gered species while remaining completely indiffer-

ent to human trafficking, unconcerned about the

poor, or undertaking to destroy another human be-

ing deemed unwanted. This compromises the very

meaning of our struggle for the sake of the environ-

ment. ~ Pope Francis, Laudato Si, no. 91 © 2015

Libreria Editrice Vaticana.

Academic Honors

Congratulations to Paramus

Catholic Junior and OLMC pa-

rishioner Isabel Rose Agapito

for achieving First Honors for

the first quarter of the school

year. If you know of a student in

our parish who has attained ac-

ademic honors, please let us know.



Parish Registration

Our welcome mat is al-

ways out. If you enjoy

worshipping at Our Lady

of Mount Carmel Church,

make us your official Par-

ish by taking a few moments to register. Please

complete the information in the space below and

place it in the collection and we will contact you.

You may also download a registration form on

our website. All information is kept confidential.

Quick Parish Registration Request

I wish to register as a

Parishioner of OLMC

Name: ______________________________

Address: ____________________________

Town: ______________________________

Phone: ______________________________

□New Registration

□Change of Address

□Would you like donation Envelopes? Please

check the box for yes.

Ministry Sign Up Form

Name: _______________________________

Address: _____________________________

Town/Zip: ____________________________

Phone: _______________________________

I am interested in the following Ministry(ies):

□ Altar Server

□ Catechist

□ Lector

□ Choir

□ Other ____________

OLMC Website

Forgot to pick up a Sunday bulletin? Visit our web-

site www.olmc-nutley.org to check out the latest bul-

letin, get Religious Education news, Mass schedules,

find out more information about our various organi-

zations, events, etc. Pay us a visit!

Choir Practice

Junior Choir: Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m./Adults:

Every Tuesday at 8 p.m. New members are always

welcome. Call Andrew, (347) 678-6702, email:

[email protected].

Thank You

We want to thank those who supported the Annual

Appeal this year. If you have not had a chance to

finalize your appeal, but still want to take ad-

vantage of your tax write-off for this year, please do

so before December 31, 2015.

Important Tax Information

If you wish to receive a statement of your 2015 do-

nations to OLMC, kindly provide your name, ad-

dress and daytime phone number. You may also

email your request: [email protected].

Please do not call the rectory to request this

information. We’ll give you a call when your

statement is ready (approximately five busi-

ness days). You may drop this form in the collec-

tion basket on any Sunday. We will not begin pro-

cessing statements until after the New Year.

Name: _______________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

Town/Zip: ____________________________________

Daytime Phone: ______________________________

Email: ________________________________________

Support Group for Those Who are

Separated or Divorced Resumes in February

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is starting another 10-

session program, for those who are separated, re-

cently divorced or going through the process of di-

vorce. Our mission is first, to support emotionally

and spiritually those who have suffered the loss of

the marital relationship, and second, to offer a car-

ing, compassionate and confidential environment for

the sharing of experiences. The group size is limited

and advance registration is required - no walk-ins.

All sessions will be held on Monday evenings from

7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Church Hall. To register,

call the rectory during office hours. All calls are con-

fidential and there is no fee in order to attend.

Whether we want them or not, the New Year will

bring new challenges; whether we seize them or

not, the New Year will bring new opportunities.

~Michael Josephson, Ethics Expert

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