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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

Volume 4, Issue 5: January 29, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

the cathol ic community of

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

NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

JANUARY 29 – FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Volume 4, Issue 5 Fourth 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, Church 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]

Mary Ayoub, Academy Bookkeeper e - [email protected]

Lisa Knowles, Secretary t - 201.567.6491

Facilities

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

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

“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.”


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BIBLE STUDY beginning this Sunday, January 29th

– Led by Elliot Guerra –

Bring your questions and opinions to this four-part series exploring salvation history! You can

attend one part of the series or as many as you would like! We’ll be meeting after the 8 AM Mass/before the 10 AM Mass in the Conference Room. Free coffee and

breakfast treats! For more information, please contact Elliot at [email protected].

Join us on…

Part One – January 29th The Bible - Introduction / Divine Inspiration God and the Human Soul: A Love Story Introduction to Salvation History Adam and Eve's Marital Covenant

Part Two – February 26th Noah, the Flood and the Family You shall be my people...Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Part Three – March 26th A God of Freedom / Moses' National Covenant King David and the Kingdom Part Four – April 30th Jesus' New and Everlasting Covenant

This Sunday, January 29th following the 10 AM Mass.

−Parish Auditorium− Everyone is welcome!

MOUNT CARMEL NEWS

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Blessings in the New Year!

I am writing today to alert you to a very subtle change in our weekly bulletin. Each week inside the front cover we repeat our mission statement. If you look this week, you will see a new statement in that spot. This statement was crafted by our newly re-organized Parish Advisory Board. The Board agreed that we needed to state the fact that we are a Catholic community. We also wanted to embrace the whole gamut of Catholic life and Christian service. Thus, the new mission statement.

Underneath the mission statement please take note of the proud declaration that reads:

“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.”

This has been our published mission statement for several years and it packs a great punch. I would like you to know that our most recent newly registered parishioner signed up with us because of that statement – it made her feel welcome, so she tried out the experience of attending for a while in search of a new Church home in a welcoming community.

So, from now on we are going to publish both statements: our mission statement and our motto. I pray that we will each do our best to live out both to the best of our abilities.

Sincerely yours in Christ and Our Lady of Mount Carmel,

fr. Dan [email protected]

PASTOR’S LETTER


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MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, JANUARY 30th 8:30 Fr. Patrick McMahon, O.Carm. req. Sr. Helene & Sr. Agnes TUESDAY, JANUARY 31st 8:30 Jane Guerra req. Her Family WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1st 8:30 Eleanor Curry THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd 8:30 Francis James Regan req. Sr. Agnes FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd 8:30 RJ Sy req. Faculty & Staff of the Academy of Our Lady of Mount Carmel SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4th 8:30 Adele DeMaio req. Ellen DeMaio 5:00 Jim Byrne req. Lou & Mary Vagnone SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5th 8:00 Joan Brooks req. Her Husband Mike & Family 10:00 Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

12:00 Liz McGarry Cinq-Mars req. The Leschner Family

MINISTERS FOR FEBRUARY 4th & 5th

5 PM Servers – Mary Petito, Matteo Petito, Laurenne Bai

Lector – Joan Schaper

Eucharistic Ministers – Della Booker, Chuck Martini, George Dirschel, Carol Cooke 8 AM Servers – William Reiser, John Mauro, Chris Piluso

Lector – Frank Tarsney

Eucharistic Ministers – Ann Picinic, Alida Kratnoff, Stacy Bishop, Diane Bruno 10 AM Servers – Banan Flynn, Chenelle Castor, Kailyn Cho

Lector – Una Rafferty

Eucharistic Ministers – Tom Izzard, Yvette Tanhehco, Barbara Izzard, Teresa Mancuso

12 NOON Servers – Gisele Cerutti, Sofia Maravillas, Jacob Maravillas

Lector – Rome Ibera

Eucharistic Ministers – Kathy Inguaggiato, Judy Ong, Quennie Cabanilla, Tita Ong

LITURGICAL

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

Adele DeMaio requested by Ellen DeMaio.

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THE SANCTUARY LAMP This week the Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of

Adele DeMaio requested by Ellen DeMaio.

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REST IN PEACE Please remember in your prayers 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.

To commemorate the Feast of St. Blaise there will be. . .

BLESSING OF THROATS AFTER ALL MASSES NEXT WEEKEND.


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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Attention Confirmation Candidates! Confirmation Preparation Sessions are held from 11 AM to 12:30 PM in the Parish Auditorium. Please enter the building via the North Parking Lot (Hillside Avenue side); proceed to the Auditorium via the stairs or elevator. See you there!

Session Cancelled

This Sunday – January 29th

Schedule of Remaining Sessions:

February 5th, March 12th, April 30th, May 7th

Preparing for the Rite of Confirmation: Renewal of Baptismal Promises

“After the bishop gives a Homily on the Sacrament of Confirmation, the third part of the Rite of Confirmation, the renewal of baptismal promises, is done. There are three Sacraments of Initiation in the Catholic Church: Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. Since Confirmation is celebrated in the context of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, those present will experience the unity of all three sacraments. Renewal of your baptismal promises shows the connection between Baptism and Confirmation…At the end, the bishop will confirm your profession of faith by saying ‘This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess it in Christ Jesus our Lord.’”

Source:

McGrath, Tom. (2014). “What Do I Believe.” Faith to Faith, 9. Print.

Classes are in session this Sunday, 1/29 and on Tuesday, 1/31.

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Next Week’s Class Schedule: Sunday, 2/5, Grades K-8, 8:45 – 9:55 AM Tuesday, 2/7, Grades K-8, 3:30 – 4:45 PM

Families of students doing home study are asked to call the Religious Education Office at 201-871-4662 if your child did not take their mid-term test.

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God

belongs to such as these.”

Mark 10:14

Children are invited to hear the message of Sunday’s Scripture readings at their level during the 10 AM Mass. Children’s Liturgy of the Word is led by parishioners who are dedicated to sharing the Catholic faith with our children. Join us today!

NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULE

Promise (Grades PreK – K) Anne Thomas

Good News (Grades 1 & 2) Debbie & Rory Solga

Venture (Grades 3, 4 & 5) James Brooks


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MOST OUTSTANDING CATHOLIC SCHOOL GRADUATE

Please see the FINAL VERSION

of our parish bulletin

this Sunday, January 29th

for a photo and info about our

Most Outstanding Catholic School Graduate!

SCHOOL MASS

Friday, February 3rd – 8:30 a.m.

We will be celebrating Catholic education with special prayers and music at a community Mass. All are welcome!

Welcome Home, Warriors!

Once a student . . . always a Warrior!

For over 140 years the Academy of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has been graduating men and women. Did you graduate from OLMC? Are you living in the area? If you are, please feel free to contact us for a personal tour or to host a reunion for your class or group of friends. Remember, at OLMC, you were once a student but always a Warrior!


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Parishioner Open House Sunday, January 29th

following the 10 o’clock Mass

Whether you are considering enrolling a child or are interested in seeing our classrooms, all parishioners are invited to take a tour, check out some of our programs,

and meet teachers and administrators.

For the complete list of Academy events for

National Catholic Schools Week, please visit

www.academyolmc.org.

National Blue Ribbon School Prospective Parent Open Houses

Monday, January 30th – Friday, February 3rd 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Take a tour, receive registration information, meet teachers, administrators,

and parents of current students.

Spelling Bee

Tuesday, January 31st – 9:00 a.m.

A part of the Catholic Schools Week celebration, the Spelling Bee competition for Grades 1 – 3 will take place in the Odyssey Theatre. Parents are invited to support their Warriors!

Live Wax Museum

Thursday, February 2nd – 1:30 p.m.

History comes alive in the Odyssey Theatre as the Grade 5 Warriors create a live wax museum. Parents and friends are invited to meet some of history’s colorful characters in the fully interactive learning experience.

Hopes and Dreams Quilt

Thursday, February 2nd – 9:00 a.m.

Inspired by the story Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold, Grade 3 will be displaying in the Titus Room, along with their parents, work that they did together. Students and parents assembled uniquely illustrated quilt squares depicting each student’s idea of freedom, hope and dreams. Light refreshments will be served.

Art Installation

Led by teaching artist Maureen Bennett, the entire campus will be featuring the artwork from our entire Academy family. Inspired by the works of Paul Klee, Piet Mondrian and Vincent van Gogh, our Warrior artists will certainly be showing what makes OLMC the center for the arts!

Other events throughout the week . . . PreK 3 – K students will be reading Marcia Brown’s Stone Soup and will prepare their own delicious soup! They will also be discovering a whole world of science where they take the front seat to wonder in our Science Lab.

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Grade 2 will be presenting their Cans of Characters! A little imagination and a lot of fun!

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Grade 7 students will be presenting on one of our fifty states and featuring a tasty treat relating to the state!

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Students in a variety of grades will be building, coding and testing out actual robots in our brand new, progressive-learning MakerSpace!


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WEEKLY RUNDOWN

ADULT SPIRITUALITY SHARING GROUP meets every Tuesday from 1 PM to 2 PM in the School Conference Room for reflection, sharing and prayer. Contact Deacon Lex at [email protected] or 201-568-6819 for more info.

WOMEN’S CORNERSTONE GROUP is meeting on Wednesday, February 1st at 7 PM and WOMEN’S SHARING GROUP is gathering on Wednesday, February 8th at 7 PM in the Titus Room. Please call Sr. Regina at 201-871-4662 for more information.

MEN’S CORNERSTONE GROUP is meeting each Wednesday at 7:30 PM at St. Mary’s Church in Closter. Please call Deacon Michael Giuliano at 201-983-1591 or Bill Angresano at 201-370-2698 if you have any questions.

DISCERNMENT EVENINGS

For men thinking about priesthood in the Archdiocese of Newark

February 8, March 8, April 19

7:00-8:00 PM Holy Hour & Reflection

8:00-9:00 PM Food, Fraternity, & Discussion

Immaculate Conception Seminary Seton Hall University 400 S. Orange Avenue

South Orange, NJ 07079

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www.NewPriestNJ.com Archdiocese of Newark – Office of Vocations for Diocesan Priesthood

973.313.6190

COME WASTE SOME TIME WITH GOD… and a bunch of faith-filled men

February 24th – 25th, 2017

Men’s Cornerstone is an overnight event that begins at 6 PM on Friday, February 24th and ends at 6 PM on Saturday, February 25th and will be held at St. Mary’s Church, 20 Legion Place, Closter. This retreat is conducted by men from various parishes with a focus on our relationship with God in our daily lives. Take time to relax and retreat from the busyness and challenges of life. Come to Men’s Cornerstone! All men are invited! Overnight stay is encouraged but not required. Meals are provided. Donations welcome.

For more info: Deacon Michael Giuliano 201-983-1591

Bill Angresano 201-370-2698

MEN’S OVERNIGHT CORNERSTONE RETREAT

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, PA

Tuesday, January 31st

Bus departs at 9 AM from St. Therese Church, Cresskill and returns at approximately 6 PM.

Ticket cost is $50 and includes bus transportation, $20 in slots and a $5 meal voucher. Please make check payable to St. Therese Church. All proceeds will benefit St. Therese Parish.

For reservations, please call St. Therese Parish Office at 201-567-2528. Must be 21 or older and present a valid government issued photo ID.

CARMELITE MISSION APPEAL

There will be a special second collection next weekend for the Carmelite Missions. Your generosity in the past has made it possible to offer assistance to the poor throughout Asia, Africa and Central/South America. Your support of the Carmelite Missions is greatly appreciated.


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DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday Heb 11:32-40; Mark 5:1-20 Tuesday Heb 12:1-4; Mark 5:21-43 Wednesday Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Mark 6:1-6 Thursday Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40

Friday Heb 13:1-8; Mark 6:14-29

Saturday Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Mark 6:30-34

Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Bernadette Alvarado Rumi Kubo Brian Bingman Patricia McGlade Maria Capo Vito Moncello Pat Carrier Kay Raphael Rachel Durso Anthony Salvatore Peter Gagne Nicholas Tolliver Lucas Harashima Helen Trembicki Marty Hynekamp Giselle Velez Adam Kokosinski Kathleen Warguska

WEEKLY RUNDOWN

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES!!

JOIN US TODAY!! All high school students are invited to become involved in our parish’s various activities. Join with a friend and make new friends! Youth Group serves the parish and beyond. Meetings are held Sunday afternoons at 1:30 in the Parish Auditorium. Contact Justin Fernandez at [email protected] to find out more!

You are invited to spend some quiet time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration following the 8:30 morning Mass on the first Friday of each month followed by Benediction at 3 PM.

FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Friday, February 3rd

Presentation of the Lord – February 2nd

This is the feast of Candlemas when we recall the presentation of Jesus in the temple. “Forty days after His birth, Mary and Joseph went to Jerusalem to offer Him to the Lord as prescribed by the Law of Moses. This is an episode that fits within the perspective of the People of Israel’s special consecration to God.”

– St. John Paul, II

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Saint Blaise – February 3rd

St. Blaise was the Bishop of Sebaste in Armenia who suffered martyrdom under Licinius in the year 316. He miraculously cured a small boy who was choking on a fish bone. By the sixth century his name was invoked to heal diseases of the throat.

SIENA HOUSE MINISTRY

The next meeting for the Siena House ministry will take place on Monday, February 6th at 7:30 PM in the Titus Room. All are welcome! Any questions, please contact Jennifer Schippert at [email protected] or 201-458-4512.

MEDICAL MISSION MEETING Saturday, February 4th

9:30 AM in the Titus Room

Update on recent mission to the Philippines and discussion about OLMC Medical Mission. For more information or to join OLMC’s Medical Mission team, please contact Rosemary Russell at [email protected].


GIVING & GRATITUDE

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

• Flexible • Convenient • Reliable • Automatic

VISA – MASTERCARD – AMERICAN EXPRESS – DISCOVER DEBIT CARD

Enroll securely online at www.faithdirect.net (parish code - NJ122)

or click on the QR scan to the right.

SHARING GOD’S BLESSINGS ANNUAL APPEAL 2017

The Annual Appeal is a way to raise money to fund the programs and ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark that impact tens of thousands of lives every year. Our parish receives a portion of the funds raised in achieving our goal. Pledge Sunday is February 26; our parish’s goal this year is $73,551. Your support of the Annual Appeal is appreciated.

Dear Elliot, Thank you for volunteering at the Family Promise Walk-In Dinner Program. We hope you will pass this along and extend our appreciation to all of the volunteers who participated with you. This program is vital to the homeless and hungry in our community and we couldn’t do it without you! We are so grateful for your time, your kindness, your generosity, your service, and the delicious, nutritious meals provided by the best volunteers in the world! Thanks to you, The Family Promise Walk-In Dinner Program has been running for over 25 years. In that time, over 1 million meals have been served! As you know, Family Promise is also the only organization in Bergen County dedicated to providing shelter and support to working families who become homeless. Since 1986, we have sheltered thousands of adults and children, adapting to their changing needs by creating programs to help them become self-sufficient. Our network of sheltering congregations and transitional apartments provide stability while the families receive intensive individual case management to help them realize their goal of true independence. With gratitude, Margo

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