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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

E-mail: omcchurch@qwestoffice.net

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

Steve Luciano Sacristan

Gaye Woods Church Nurse (720-321-0028)

In Residence Rev. Gabriel M. Weber, OSM

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.: 7:30 AM SATURDAY: 8:00 AM

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

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

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

The church year ends today. Next week, we begin anew with Advent and preparing for the fulfillment of salvation, the two comings of Jesus, the Christ. Recycling doesn’t truly capture what faith-living needs to be. Recycling simply reproduces the same product in other forms. Faith-living is an openness and sincerity of heart, mind and soul to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. This is an on-going and ever growing and deepening of ourselves in fulfilling our calling as daughters and sons of God. This truth challenges our tendency to find a comfort level where we are secure. Faith draws us to finding our true selves in relationships of love and peace. This truth challenges our tendency to find a comfort level where we are secure. Faith draws us to finding our true selves in relationships of love and peace. None of this happens without our willing participation. In relies on a constant trust in a loving God. That’s what the readings tell us. Ezekial (1st reading) speaks to a shattered people living in exile and fear. The message: “God will look after and tend My sheep.” This promise is renewed and fulfilled when Jesus presents Himself as the Good Shepherd, a title we cherish. Paul (2nd reading) reminds us of how this happens. The resurrection of Jesus brings life to all the dead. Death is the last enemy and Jesus’ victory over death is our joy! We tend to hear and believe this but not the rest of what it means and requires. The Gospel leaves us no room for excuses, alibis, self-righteous justifications or absolving one’s self from participation in the work God calls us to do. We are familiar with the Last Judgment Gospel text (Matthew). In faith terms, it calls us to build the kingdom. In communal terms, it calls us to seek the common good of all in whichever society or nation we live in. There are no exceptions though we humans easily seek them by asking, “who are these least brothers and sisters” God refers to? The human barriers which divide us (prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, discrimination, indifference, complacency, arrogance and self-righteousness, all expressions of selfishness) which each one of us contributes to, is unavoidably clear in this scene of Judgment. We hail Christ, our King, when we live His truth of love and justice. Forgiveness and reconciliation, generosity and compassion, peace and unity. It is our calling.

Saturday, November 22 - Anticipated Sunday Mass

4:00 pm-+Leonard Piccolo/Duke & Mary Ann

LaConte

Sunday, November 23 - JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

7:00 am-Our Parishioners

9:00 am-+Rose Marie Radovich/Leo Bellio

11:00 am-+Carl Camacho/Family

Monday, November 24 7:30 am-+Rod Publiese/Pat & Gloria LoSasso

Tuesday, November 25

7:30 am-+Carmine Lonardo/Cynthia Oatman

Wednesday, November 26

7:30 am-+Cynthia Falbo/Jim & Nancy Egan

Thursday, November 27

7:30 am-+John B. Granato/George Granato

Friday, November 28

7:30 am-+Rose ‘Amato’ Harmuth/Carlo Amato Fam.

Saturday, November 29

8:00 am-Michelle Black/Lilli DiPentino

4:00 pm-+Joe Cito/Daughters

Sunday, November 30 - First Sunday of Advent

7:00 am-Our Parishioners

9:00 am-+Frank Busnardo/Lilli DiPentino

11:00 am-+Michael Delmonico/Family

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 2014 Baptisms are scheduled quarterly. On Sunday at 12 (noon). Baptismal class is mandatory. You must first make arrangements with a priest We meet on Thursdays 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 Confessor. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Upon request. Please call the rectory. FUNERALS Please call the office before arrangements are made.

SICK LIST: *Helen Phillips*John Porreca*Gabriella Loya *Nina Lombardi*Dane Ortega*Lucille Long*Frank Amato

*Mary Sue Zimbelman*Gloria Martinez*Mike Vigil *Annette Palaze*Andy Maldonado*Eileen Vecchiarelli

*Linda Caruso*Shirley Ligrani*Patrick Cordova*Fred Mauro *Louis Garramone*Stacy Hamilton*John Winczewski

*Frank Torres*Paul Ramsey*Rose Nelson*Donna Valdez *Madeline Swedensky*Rodney Mora*Frances Pastore

*Doug Brewka*Rhonda Amato*Linda Ray*Josh Walen *Marilyn Petrocco*Gertrude Nelson*Bob Seno*Ed Zupancic *Mary Boyle*Francine Bova*Kim Figliolino*Tyler Suckett

*Tom Figliolino*Gina Spinelli*Frances Falbo*Marilu Gurley *Yolanda Sanza*Mike Warren*Rosalie Lanning*Our Police Officers*Firefighters*Military Personnel and their Families

Nov. 15 & 16 = $ 2,903.00

2nd Collection: Catholic

Campaign for Human Development Nov. 22 & 23. Aid those living on the margins of society.

REST IN PEACE

Madalene Sisneros

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Archdiocese of Denver Website: www.archden.org

SCHEDULE OF

EVENTS

SUNDAY, NOV. 23

JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

9:00 am - Alumni Mass

& Reception

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26

6:30 pm - Choir Practice, church

Call the parish office if you

would like to join Our Lady of

Mount Carmel Choir

THURSDAY, NOV. 27

THANKSGIVING DAY No class for Rel. Ed. & RCIA

SUNDAY, NOV. 30

1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:00 am to 12 noon - Flu Shots

in the Parish Office

The greatest thing you

can do is surprise

yourself.”

-Steve Martin

ANOTHER LIFE-LINE SCREENING takes place in the parish hall on Wed., Dec. 17th. If you missed the last screening in August you may sign up for an evaluation by calling 1-888-653-6450. THE ANNUAL PARISH STEWARDSHIP PRESENTATION The insert for the stewardship program this week concerns the grafts. ALL ALUMNI MASS Nov. 23, at 9 am. Come join us for Mass and a reception in the parish hall for the Mt. Carmel All School Reunion. THE SCRIPTURE ADVENT SHARING The Last Class is held this Sunday, Nov. 23rd, between 10 am & 11 am in the OSM room of the parish office.

FLU SHOTS NOV. 30th, 8 AM - 12 NOON, IN THE PARISH OFFICE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

RESPECT LIFE May the spirit and example of the Good Samaritan fill the hearts and

minds of all our citizens. Scripture STVDP Receipts: Parish total offerings $840, Secular Order $100, housing refund $202.50,

Memorial for Ray Lenahan $20 for a total of $1,162.50 Expenses: Rent $1,357.04, Motel $73, travel $50, Xcel $128.25 for a total of

$1,608.29. EOC funds became available. We assisted 6 families for a total of $3,159l42. There were 40 telephone requests for aid. We assisted 11 families.

Please pick an ornament from the Vinnie Tree. Return it with the Ornament to the back of Church.

2nd COLLECTION-NOV. 22 & 23 CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT The collection for the CCHD provides funding for groups that make lasting change & uplift the poor in the United States. CCHD grants improve education, support economic development, & help communities provide housing in low-income neighborhoods. Help us continue to defend human dignity.

Community News

VOCATIONS TO THE CHURCH We are encouraging mature

men & women toward service in the church

especially in the Servite Order.