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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 120 Prospect Street, Nutley, New Jersey 07110
August 23, 2015
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
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: Resume in October
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 during the
months of July and August.
Rectory Phone Numbers
(973) 667-2580
(973) 661-1623
Fax: (973) 667-0648
Emails
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.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Pray for Us.
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Saturday August 22
7:30 a.m. Mary and Guy Westpy
5 p.m. The Adamkiewicz Family
Sunday August 23
7:30 a.m. Salvatore Valvano
9:15 a.m. Honorato and Josefina Roque
10:45 a.m. The Conlon and Mahan Families
12:15 p.m. Sophie Reuss
Monday August 24
7 a.m. Charles Van Dermark
8 a.m. Aries Nano
Tuesday August 25
7 a.m. Salvatore and Antoinetta Rotunda
8 a.m. Heather Venant Birthday
Wednesday August 26
7 a.m. Alicia Cardona
8 a.m. Patricia Marino
Thursday August 27
7 a.m. Thanksgiving to St. Joseph
8 a.m. Mary Russomano
Friday August 28
7 a.m. Joseph Liquori
8 a.m. Parishioners of OLMC
Saturday August 29
7:30 a.m. Louis Venant Birthday
5 p.m. Marie Buono
Sunday August 30
7:30 a.m. Matthew De France
9:15 a.m. Thomas Finetti
10:45 a.m. Philip Zawadzki
12:15 p.m. Roman Martin and Juana Cela
The Sanctuary Light honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Our Lord in the Tabernacle is lit this
week in Loving Memory of
Tom Millerchip
The Bread and Wine offering this week in Loving Memory of
Deceased Members of the Parish
Mass Intentions
Masses are scheduled in person during office hours.
Come to the rectory to:
~ Schedule a Mass for a loved one (living or de-
ceased).
~Make an offering in honor or in memory of a loved
one for The Sanctuary Light, Bread and Wine or
Church Flowers.2016 Masses are now available
(some 2015 Masses remain un-booked).
Weekly Collection August 16: $3,346
Assessments Collection: $1,554
Monthly Assessment
Obligation to RCAN: $3,543 As you give to the Lord, may He bless you in return.
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,
Bill Hahn, Mary Hamilton, Robert Hewett, Edward Keane,
Timothy Kearns, Barbara Klena, Bootie Intili,
Madonna Junker, Lucille, Lynda, Eve McKay,
Gerard F. Melillo, Madeline Micael, Lawrence Miller,
Kevin Murphy, Jack Nitz, Robert Palmer, Hoyt Peavy,
Maria A. Penaranda, Evelyn Perry, Vincent Petracco,
Isabella Piccininno, Richard Reidy, Albert Reyes,
Jocelyn Reyes, Marie Rispoli, Anne Rotonda, Stephen
Sawruk, Mandy Stoyack, John Tiseo, Mariana Toledo,
Joan Tomol, James Tressito, Ramona Zungri
Baptism Preparation
If you are expectant parents, please arrange to at-
tend our Baptismal Instruction Program before the
birth of your child. Baptismal Instruction and Bap-
tisms must be scheduled in person, at the rectory.
The next Baptism is scheduled for Sunday, Sep-
tember 20 at 2 p.m. The next Baptismal Instruc-
tion Course is Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m.
Please visit our website to read guidelines for
godparents.
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Join Us… Rosary Society
Our meetings will resume on Thursday, September
3 at 7 p.m. If you’d like to join, please call Fr.
Dennis.
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. They will resume regular meetings
September 14.
Adult Handicraft
Our September meeting will be held on Monday,
September 21 at 10 a.m. due to the Labor Day Holi-
day on September 7.
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 September 1.
Oliver’s corner We’re having
a cookout!
Rain or shine on
September 20.
Stewardship Reflection
“If it does not please you to serve the Lord, de-
cide today whom you will serve…As for me and
my household, we will serve the Lord.”
(Joshua 24:15)
When we commit to serve the Lord, we must be will-
ing to become a partner in the work of the Lord. A
partner is a person who invests their time, talent
and treasure. If we say we serve God, we must actu-
ally do something and not merely talk about it!
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.
Religious Education
~Registration/re-registration for the 2015-2016
school year is open and ongoing. Registration forms
can be downloaded by visit-
ing our website or you can
pick them up at the rectory
during office hours.
~CCD classes for grades 4,
5, 6 and 7 will begin on
Thursday, September 10.
Classes will begin promptly
at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8
p.m. Grades 1, 2 ,3, 8 and 9
will begin on Sunday, September 13. Classes for
grades 1, 2 and 3 begin promptly at 9:15 a.m. and
grades 8 and 9 will begin at 10:30 a.m.
A Note From Sr. Mary Rose…
Sunday, September 20 is Catechetical Sunday.
The Catechists will be commissioned at the 10:45
a.m. Mass. CCD classes are in session. The Cate-
chists will dismiss the children in grades 1, 2 and 3.
I ask that the parents bring the children to church
for the 10:45 Mass. Grades 8 and 9 will be taken to
church by the Catechists and parents can meet
them in the church for the 10:45 Mass. I ask that
the children in the Thursday CCD classes and par-
ents also attend the Mass.
~The first Parent Meeting for all CCD parents is
scheduled for Wednesday, September 30 at 7
p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please mark your calendars
and make every effort for at least one parent to at-
tend.
~We celebrate a children’s Mass every Sunday at
10:45 a.m. All children and parents are encouraged
to attend.
YANA
Our Parish Bereavement Support
Group will meet on Wednes-
day, September 9 from 7:30
p.m.-9 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Our Support Group is open to an-
yone (parishioner or non-
parishioner) who has suffered the loss of a friend,
relative or a loved one. There is no charge and reser-
vations are not required. All you need is an open
mind and an open heart. Let us try to help you
through this time of grief.
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Parish Registration
Our welcome mat is always out. If you enjoy
worshipping at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Church, make us your official Parish 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.
August 22/23
Utility Collection
Tuesday, August 25
Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 1
Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m.
K of C, 8 p.m. Thursday, September 3
Rosary Society Meeting, 7 p.m.
At a Glance...
Tickets may be purchased at Masses. Some tickets are available at the rectory during office hours.
Calling All Parishioners!
We will be having a parish pic-
nic Sunday, September 20 at 2
p.m. We will provide hamburg-
ers and hot dogs, water and soda.
We ask that if you are planning to come that you
bring food for the sharing table.
We are in need of salads (potato, macaroni, mixed
greens, vegetable platter, etc.), or something for
the sharing dessert table.
We are also in need of an extra grill or two, and
volunteers to do the cooking (men or women).
We would like to have someone working with our
children to organize and plan activities for them.
Please fill out the coupon:
Name:_______________________________
Number of people coming: _____________
I/We will bring:_______________________
I would like to help cooking:_____________
I would like to help with children’s activities :
_________
Come and share an afternoon with us,
let us feast and have fun together.
Parking available on Harrison and Prospect
Streets.
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Ministry Sign Up Form
Name: _______________________________
Address: _____________________________
Town/Zip: ____________________________
Phone: _______________________________
I am interested in the following Ministry(ies):
□ Altar Server
□ Catechist
□ Lector
□ Choir
□ Other ____________
Support Group for
Those Who are
Separated or Divorced
In September, OLMC is starting a 10-session pro-
gram, for those who are separated, recently divorced
or going through the process of divorce. Our mission
is first, to support emotionally and spiritually those
who have suffered the loss of the marital relation-
ship, and second, to offer a caring, compassionate
and confidential environment for the sharing of ex-
periences. The group size is limited and advance
registration is required - no walk-ins. Please call
the Rectory during regular business hours to regis-
ter. All sessions will be held on Monday evenings
from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All
calls are confidential and there is no fee in order to
attend.
Music Notes
Greetings everyone. This week I'd like to talk about effective hymn singing. In fact, when we
talk about 'good' hymn singing, we think about the leadership role of the cantor and when ap-
plicable, the choir. Surely it is crucial for both not only to sing the hymn correctly but to express
in it in a manner consistent with its message.
From a general stand point and at its very core, good hymn singing happens when we, as mem-
bers of the worshipping assembly, sing together in unison. The goal is for our voices to blend and become one. In
our daily living as good Catholics, our goal is also to become harmoniously one with each other and so our sung
worship is an active embodiment of what we as good Christians, strive to achieve in our regular everyday living.
Over the last few weeks, many of you have noticed our new hymn board. So what is the practical benefit of having a
hymn board? Simply stated, a hymn board allows members of the assembly to find a song in their hymnal well be-
fore it is even announced by the cantor. This in turn, allows each person to fully concentrate on the organ introduc-
tion to the hymn.
Two things to listen for during the instrumental introduction to a hymn are 'pitch' and 'tempo'. Listen attentively
as it is being played. The 'tempo' or speed of the music heard during the introduction is the very tempo that will be
used once we begin singing. Same goes for the pitch.
This is actually very important when it comes to solid congregational singing. Like the cantor, the people too need
to recompense for the natural audible delay between the time the organ is heard and the time the sound is actually
produced. If we are able to sing together with a steady and accurate tempo, our singing will become much clearer,
and will not drag.
Our board, though fairly easy to see by most in the pews, may not be as clear....especially for those sitting further
away or on the opposite wing. If your vision is not too good, consider sitting closer. The hymn numbers are ar-
ranged from top to bottom in the order they are to be played. The numbers that are right aligned on the board are
the hymn numbers while the numbers that appear left aligned correspond to the Psalm and/or the Gospel Acclama-
tion if they are settings that differ from what appears with your weekly readings in your hymnal.
Please do not hesitate to approach me after any of the masses should you have any questions or concerns. As al-
ways, we are all here to serve you.
Andrew Cardona, Director of Music Ministry