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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

Volume 7, Issue 6: February 9, 2020 FifthSundayinOrdinaryTime

the catholic community of

t h e c a t h o l i c c o m m u n i t y o f

10 County Road Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.568.0545 www.olmc.us

Volume7,Issue6 FifthSundayinOrdinaryTime

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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 to request an appointment.

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.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission Statement

“We are the Roman Catholic Community of Our Lady of Mount Carmel based in Tenafly, New Jersey.

Our mission is the promotion of the holiness of life through the celebration of the Sacraments, the sharing of the Gospel

and the promotion of Catholic values. We offer pastoral care through ministries that provide education, healing, spiritual growth

and social outreach in the Carmelite tradition.”

“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.”

Pastor Fr. Mark Schaffner, O.Carm. t - 201.568.0545 e - [email protected]

Pastoral Associate Fr. Anthony Armstrong, O.Carm. e - [email protected]

In Residence Fr. Emmett Gavin, O.Carm. e - [email protected]

Church Office Barbara Tamborini, Church Bookkeeper e - [email protected]

Mary Ann Nelson, Administrative Assistant t - 201.568.0545f - 201.568.3215 e - [email protected]

Roxanne Kougasian, Secretary t - 201.871.4662 e - [email protected]

Deacons Deacon Lex Ferrauiolae - [email protected]

Deacon Michael Giuliano e - [email protected]

Mission DevelopmentElliot Guerra, Directort - 201.568.1403e - [email protected]

Music Ministry Andrea Covais, Music Director e - [email protected]

June Marano-Murray, Organist

Religious Education Office Sr. Regina M. Chassar, SSJ, Directort - 201.871.4662e - [email protected]

Confirmation Program Elliot Guerra, Director Justin Fernandez,Confirmation Staff t - 201.218.8956e - [email protected]

Academy

Barbara Verdonck, Interim Principal t - 201.567.6491 f - 201.568.1402e - [email protected]

Lisa Knowles, Administrative Assistant t - 201.567.6491

Peggy Rizzo, Academy Business Manager e - [email protected]

FacilitiesEd McElroy, Facility Director t - 201.906.4389 e [email protected]

Staff Directory


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TODAY’S GOSPEL MESSAGE Sunday, February 9th

Matthew 5:13-16

“Jesus said to his disciples . . . ‘You are the light of the world. . .your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.’”

“Before creating any living thing, God created light to shine forth over all. But in our world, much is hidden in the shadows, intentionally or unintentionally. In baptism, we were given a candle, lit from the Easter candle with the light of Christ. We are called to shine that light into the shadows of our world, exposing sin, injustice, poverty, and evil. In all things, let us hope the good deeds we see done truly glorify the source of love and grace.”

Source: Pastoral Patterns, Winter 2019-2020

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Monday 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13; Mark 6:53-56 Saint Scholastica, Virgin (Memorial) – “According to tradition, St. Scholastica was the twin sister of St. Benedict, the founder of Western monasticism. What little is know about her life is found in Pope St. Gregory the Great’s second Dialogue, which is an account of her brother’s miracles. She is the patroness of Benedictine nuns.”

Tuesday 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30; Mark 7:1-13

Wednesday 1 Kings 10:1-10; Mark 7:14-23

Thursday 1 Kings 11:4-13; Mark 7:24-30

Friday 1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19; Mark 7:31-37

Saturday 1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Mark 8:1-10

Source: Living With Christ, February 2020

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“Faith Lights Our Way

. . .faith is a light, for once the flame of faith dies out, all other lights begin to dim. The light of faith is unique, since it is capable of illuminating every aspect of human existence. Faith, received from God as a supernatural gift, becomes a light for our way, guiding our journey through time.”

Source: Pope Francis Speaks to Our Hearts: Words of Challenge and Hope. Frederick: The Word Among Us Press, 2013. Print.

WELCOME

The altar flowers this week are given by

The Durso Family in memory of

Ralph and Laura

The church is a family—growth takes work, commitment, support and love. But working together can provide a feeling of togetherness, as well as a sense that you are part of something larger than yourself.

Source: 12 Reasons to Be an Active Church Member, ©2013 Channing Bete Company, Inc., 2018 Edition

Active church membership helps build a sense of community.

New Parishioner Mass and Parish Coffee

If you are a newly registered parishioner

from January 2018 – present, please join us

Sunday, February 23rd at the 10 AM Mass.

Our pastor, Father Mark will preside and give a special blessing to welcome the

newest members of our Parish Community.

Then, after Mass join us in the Auditorium for a Parish Coffee.

Please RSVP to the Church Office at 201-568-0545 by February 16th

if you plan on attending.

We look forward to seeing you on February 23rd.


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LITURGICAL

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10th 8:30 John McAuley Requested by Carmel & Mike Byrne

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11th 8:30 George Lang Requested by Mary Buchanan

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th 8:30 Henry (Harry) Thomas Requested by The O’Brien & Hemmerly Family

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13th 8:30 Herbert J. Hoag Requested by Brian & Maria Rafferty

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14th 8:30 Thomas Price Jacobs, MD Requested by Anne Neary

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15th 8:30 Thomas Keevins, Jr. Requested by Veronica Keevins

5:00 Pasciolla & Vagnone Family Requested by Louis & Mary Vagnone

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16th 8:00 Deceased Members of The Tarsney & Campbell Families

10:00 Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

12:00 Kristofer Reiersen

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

Elizabeth Sherwin requested by The Miglietta Family.

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THE SANCTUARY LAMP

This week the Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of Felicitas Tolentino requested by Aurelio & Belen Vinluan.

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REST IN PEACE Please remember in your prayers William Frank (Veteran of

WWII), Barbara Janssens (mother of Bill Janssens), Maria Mieles-Velasquez de Alarcon (sister of Ines Grijalva

and aunt of Rosita Grijalva), and all the military men and women who have died this week.

MINISTERS FOR FEBRUARY 15th & 16th

5 PM Altar Servers – Jaden Mendoza, Evan Mendoza, Luna Lamberti

Lector – Sharon Hajjar

Eucharistic Ministers – Maureen York, John Sullivan, Della Booker, Mae Kenny 8 AM Altar Servers – Lenny Park, Bobby Park, John Mauro

Lector – Brenda Brunelle

Eucharistic Ministers – Marianne Reilly, Sharyn Tondel, Raymond Glover, Rome Ibera 10 AM Altar Servers – Banan Flynn, Kendall DiRese

Lector – Tom Izzard

Eucharistic Ministers – John Barrett, Barbara Izzard, Jennifer Schippert, Steven Schippert 12 NOON Altar Servers – Isabella Repoli, Isabella Aberde

Lector – Barry Buniva

Eucharistic Ministers – Tita Ong, Eileen Mangaser, Judy Ong, Joan Kroese

Thank you to all who serve in these ministries!

2020 INTENTIONS AVAILABLE

There are still 2020 intentions available for the Bread and Wine and Sanctuary Lamp. Please call the Church Office at 201-568-0545 or stop by if you would like to request the Bread and Wine or Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one, in celebration, in thanksgiving, for healing, or for any other special intention you may have. They are our reminder of Jesus’ Presence in the Blessed Sacrament.

There are no announced Mass intentions available for the remainder of 2020.


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WEEKLYRUNDOWN

Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Liturgical and Catechetical ministries are assisted by parishioners who are fully-initiated in the Catholic Church.

What does it mean to be fully-initiated in the Catholic Church? It means that an individual has received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

We invite fully-initiated Catholics to become members of our liturgical and catechetical ministries—Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Adult Altar Servers, and Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Youth Altar Server ministry is for children in grades 4-8 and, therefore, the requirement to be fully-initiated does not apply.

If you are interested in serving in these ministries, please complete the Ministry Sign-Up form below.

------------------------------------------------------------------ MINISTRY SIGN-UP FORM

(Please return this form to the Church Office or Religious Education Office.)

Name _________________________________

Phone_________________________________

Email _________________________________

Please consider joining one of OLMC’s liturgical or catechetical ministries; training is provided and scheduling is done based on your availability and Mass preference. Please check ministry choice and Mass preference.

Liturgical Ministry Choice: ___ Altar Server (students in grades 4-8) ___ Altar Server (adults to serve funeral Masses) ___ Lector ___ Eucharistic Minister

Mass Preference: ___ 5 PM ___ 8 AM ___ 10 AM ___ 12 NOON

Catechetical Ministry: ___ Catechist for Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) during 10 AM Mass

Volunteers Needed For OLMC’s

Hospitality Ministry!

We are looking for adults to host OLMC’s “parish coffees” on a rotating basis. Please contact Sr. Regina at 201-871-4662 or [email protected] if interested.

Walk-In Dinner Program

February 11, 2020

If you are interested in donating a homemade meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable or dessert or serving the meal at the kitchen in Hackensack, please email Elliot Guerra at [email protected].

VALENTINE’S DAY IS FEBRUARY 14!

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 6/30/20

*Cannot be combined with any other offers.*

Name_____________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Email_____________________________________________________

(For Store Use)

Order #____________ Total $____________ Date____________

2125 Fletcher Ave. 471 Mt. Pleasant Ave. 840 Route 17 N Fort Lee, NJ West Orange, NJ Paramus, NJ 201-944-1050 973-736-0049 201-445-7101

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

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

w Metropolitan Farm

119 Hickory Lane, Closter, NJ 07624 201-767-0244


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WEEKLYRUNDOWN

Make New Friends And Enrich Your

Spiritual Journey Today!

Join Us For One Of Our Faith Sharing Groups

MEN’S CORNERSTONE GROUP meets every other Wednesday at St. Mary’s Church, Closter. Our next meeting is Wednesday, February 19th at 7:30 PM. Please call Deacon Michael Giuliano at 201-983-1591 or Bill Angresano at 201-370-2698 if you have any questions.

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SPIRITUAL DIRECTION encourages us to explore a closer relationship with God and is carried out in the context of a one-to-one trusting and confidential relationship with the spiritual director. If you think that Spiritual Direction might be a way for you to discern God’s actions in your life, contact Deacon Lex at 201-568-6819 or [email protected].

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WOMEN’S CORNERSTONE GROUP meets monthly. Please see the announcement on this page for our upcoming Women’s Lenten Retreat. For more information, please call Sr. Regina at 201-871-4662.

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WOMEN’S SHARING GROUP meets monthly. Our next meeting is Wednesday, February 12th at 7 PM in the Religious Education Office. Please enter the building via the elevator/adjacent stairway. For more information, please call Sr. Regina at 201-871-4662. Or, for those interested in using their special talents or want to learn something new . . .

KNIT & CROCHET GROUP meets on Thursdays at 7 PM in the Titus Room. We’re currently knitting and crocheting blankets to donate. For info, please call Elena Ugarte at 201-567-6491.

Take some time to rest in the LORD.

Women’s Lenten Retreat is sponsored by the Cornerstone Women of

Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Saint Cecilia churches.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To register, please complete form and return by Monday, March 2nd to: Sr. Regina Chassar, OLMC, 10 County Road, Tenafly, NJ 07670. Please make check payable to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

Name ___________________________________________________________

Email ___________________________________________________________

Phone ___________________________________________________________

Saturday, March 7th 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM

OLMC Church

Join us for Mass at 8:30 AM. Retreat begins in the Church immediately following Mass.

Donation: $10

“Come Away and Rest A While”

Women’s Lenten Retreat


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Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Leonard Abbruzzesi Rumi Kubo

Bernadette Alvarado Elon Lages Lima Arturo Benemerito Deacon David Loman Brian Bingman Joanne Mitchell Maria Capo Vito Moncello Sr. Pat Coyle Aaron Monteagudo Marie DeAngelis Anthony Passaro Remedios De Guzman John Prunty

Rachel Durso Anthony Salvatore Victor Emmanuele John Salvatore Peter Gagne Jason Scalora Edwin Grube Dominic Tavormina Joan Hargett Liza Ty Beasca Adam Kokosinski Giselle Velez

Please contact the Church Office at 201-568-0545 if you need prayers for a loved one and would like that person’s name placed on our prayer list. Also, please let us know if a loved one’s name is to be removed from our prayer list.

WEEKLYRUNDOWN

Upcoming Events At Other Parishes. . . “IN THE NEWS” presented by Fr. Ashley Harrington – Carmelite Spiritual Center at St. Cecilia Church, 55 West Demarest Avenue, Englewood – Tuesday, February 11th at 7:30 PM. Let’s gather to review and discuss Catholicism as it was presented in the media last month. Our goal is to openly examine how our faith is being communicated to the public. Please check Fr. Ashley’s blog at fatherashley.com!

Third Saturday Recovery and Healing Mass – Church of St. Mary, 20 Legion Place, Closter – Saturday, February 15th at 12 PM. This special Mass is offered for the support, healing and recovery of those directly afflicted with a substance use disorder, as well as those affected by the abuse of alcohol and/or drugs. An open support group, Meeting of Hope, will follow the Mass. Refreshments will be served. For information, please call 201-768-7565.

“My Soul’s Been Anchored: A Celebration In Song” – St. Anastasia Church, 1095 Teaneck Road, Teaneck – Saturday, February 22nd at 7 PM. Presented by the Saint Anastasia Black Catholics with Patrizia Conte, Mezzo-Soprano and Charles Warren, Pianist. Admission is free and open to the public. Reception follows.

Looking ahead . . .

Cathedral Basilica Concert Series – ‘Organ Recital’ – Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, 89 Ridge Street, Newark – Sunday, March 15th at 4 PM. Presenting a program of French organ music from the 19th and 20th centuries with Ann Labounsky. Suggested donation $15.

Cathedral Basilica Concert Series – ‘Choral Meditations on the Stations of the Cross’ – Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, 89 Ridge Street, Newark – Good Friday, April 10th at 8 PM. The Cathedral Choir, under the direction of John J. Miller, presents meditations within the context of the Stations of the Cross. Free will offering.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25th 11:30 A.M.

OLMC PARISH AUDITORIUM

Senior Mardi Gras Celebration! All Seniors Welcome!

Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 18th to the Church Office at 201-568-0545.


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RELIGIOUSEDUCATION

Continuous Religious Instruction For The Faith Development Of Your Child

Families are reminded that attendance at each grade level is important in order to establish a firm foundation in the faith, build upon it at each grade level, and prepare for the Sacraments.

Religious Education Classes

Sunday, February 9th (8:45-9:55 AM) Tuesday, February 11th (3:30-4:45 PM) Sunday, February 16th (NO CLASS) Tuesday, February 18th (NO CLASS)

Sacrament of First Eucharist

The immediate preparation for First Eucharist begins once children have received the sacrament of First Reconciliation. The Eucharist is the center of our Catholic life.

Families who did not attend the First Eucharist Parent Meeting that was held on Thursday, February 6th should contact the Religious Education Office at 201-871-4662. If you have not yet registered your child for this sacrament or if you have not yet submitted a copy of your child’s baptism certificate, please do so as soon as possible.

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Sacrament of Confirmation

Please note the following important dates:

Last Confirmation Session Sunday, March 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Confirmation Rehearsal Wednesday, March 25 at 7 PM (candidates & sponsors attend in the Church) Confirmation Liturgy Sunday, March 29 at 2 PM (candidates & sponsors must arrive at 1:15 to the Auditorium)

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

What is Children’s Liturgy of the Word? Children are called forth during the 10 AM Mass to gather with their CLOW group catechist to hear the Sunday scripture readings proclaimed and explained at their level. They return to their family in the church before the Presentation of the Gifts. There is no fee and no registration is required.

There is no Children’s Liturgy of the Word this Sunday, February 9th and next Sunday, February 16th. CLOW resumes February 23rd.

Interested in becoming a CLOW Catechist? Please use the Ministry Sign-Up Form on page 5 of this bulletin.

Family participation at church is the foundation of faith formation.

Regularly attend worship services. This will help your child gain such things as knowledge of Christian faith and traditions; security, knowing you love and depend on God; and a sense of belonging.

Source: Being involved in Your Child’s Faith Formation, ©2010 Channing Bete Company, Inc., 2017 Edition

Confirmation Retreat Sunday, February 9 from 10 AM to 4 PM

(at the Carmelite Spiritual Center, St. Cecilia Church)

Please keep our Confirmation students in your prayers throughout their retreat this Sunday. Let us pray for God’s Spirit to enlighten their hearts and minds as they seek a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.


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ACADEMY/ATHLETICS

Book Fair Preview – Sunday, February 9th following the 10 AM Mass! Visit the Titus Room to browse the selection of amazing books and gifts beginning this Sunday. The Book Fair continues throughout the week, February 10th–14th. Students will have an opportunity to shop during school hours.

“Independent reading, both at school and at home,

builds successful readers.”

www.scholastic.com

Once A Student, Always A Warrior!

For over 140 years the Academy of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has been graduating young men and women. Please feel free to contact Elliot Guerra, Director of Mission Development, at [email protected] or 201-568-1403 for a personal tour or to host a reunion for your class or group

The Odyssey Theatre’s

“The Unseen World: The 2019-2020 Season”

The Winter Comedy Oscar Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost

“Being scary isn’t what it used to be. . .”

Written by Kathy Stout and Elliot Guerra Based on the short story The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde Directed by Elliot Guerra

Friday, March 13 7 PM

&

Sunday, March 15 2 PM

—Free Admission—

Let us introduce you to the Academy staff and the programs we have to offer.

Visit our Web site at www.academyolmc.org.

National Blue

Ribbon School

Since 2012

Experience The OLMC Difference!

Welcome to the Academy of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a special place where a student’s journey to excellence begins.

The Academy, a Middle States accredited institution, is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence offering outstanding academic opportunities in a faith-filled environment.


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GIVING&GRATITUDE

The monthly collection for the Office of Concern is this weekend. Non-perishable items should be placed in the elevator lobby. Thank you for supporting the Office of Concern’s outreach efforts to assist those in

“Shining the Light of Christ”

2020 Annual Appeal

The 2020 Annual Appeal “Shining the Light of Christ” has begun. By now you may have received a letter from Cardinal Tobin inviting you to make a gift to the Appeal. We encourage all of you to look it over and prayerfully consider making a pledge.

This past year’s goal was $65,532 and you raised $79,591. We recently received our 2019 rebate in the amount of $8,634.49. Congratulations on such a charitable job well done. This year our goal for the Annual Appeal is $72,279. If you have not received materials in the mail, then please pick up a brochure from the Narthex or from the kiosks. Always, thank you for allowing that light of charity to shine so well here at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. —Fr. Mark

Ways to give: • Donate online at rcan.org/sharing • Make a gift over the phone at (973) 497-4129 • Fill out an envelope at your parish during collection weekends • Complete and return the pledge card you received in the mail

The 2020 Annual Appeal will kick off here at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church the weekend of March 7th – 8th.

“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)

The generosity of being a good steward of your gifts has a positive effect on people and it is contagious! Good works encourage more good works. Let your light shine! Be careful to recognize that God is working through you and don’t put yourself above the people you have been called to help.

The Archdiocese of Newark states that the overall goal for the 2020 Annual Appeal is $8.3 million. However, the needs of the Archdiocese of Newark far exceed this number. Gifts to the Annual Appeal will be to the benefit of the following programs and ministries: Proclaiming the Gospel ($1 million), Passing on the Faith ($2.9 million), Caring for the Poor and Vulnerable ($2.3 million) and Forming Future Priests and Supporting Retired Clergy ($2.1 million).

Recurring giving that helps plan our parish’s needs and programs.

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