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OUR  LADY  OF  MOUNT  CARMEL  

Volume 4, Issue 27: July 2, 2017   Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

the cathol ic community of

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

 

 

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Pastor Reverend Daniel O’Neill, O.Carm. t - 201.568.0545 e - doneill@carmelnet.org

In Residence Reverend Emmett Gavin, O.Carm. e - egavin@carmelnet.org

Church Office Barbara Tamborini, Church Bookkeeper e - bookkeeper.olmc@hotmail.com  

Mary Ann Nelson, Administrative Assistant t - 201.568.0545  f - 201.568.3215 e - rectory@olmc.us  

Roxanne Kougasian, Secretary

t - 201.871.4662 e - 4roxanneolmc@gmail.com

Deacons Deacon Lex Ferrauiola  e - deaconlex@gmail.com

Deacon Michael Giuliano e - Giuliano7@aol.com    

Deacon David Loman  e - deacondavid@olmc.us    

Mission Development  Elliot Guerra, Director t - 201.568.1403  e - eguerra@academyolmc.org

Music Ministry Peter Coll, Music Director t - 201.871.4662 e - musicdirector@olmc.us  

Religious Education Office Sr. Regina M. Chassar, SSJ, Director  t - 201.871.4662  e - reled@olmc.us

Confirmation Program Elliot Guerra, Director Justin Fernandez,  Confirmation Staff  t - 201.568.1403  e – eguerra@academyolmc.org e - youthminister@olmc.us  

Academy  

Kelly A. Koval, Principal t - 201.567.6491 f - 201.568.1402  e - kkoval@academyolmc.org

Mary Ayoub, Academy Bookkeeper e - ayoubmar@rcan.org

Lisa Knowles, Administrative Assistant t - 201.567.6491

Facilities  Ed McElroy, Facility Director t - 201.906.4389 e -  epmremodeling@aol.com  

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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MOUNT  CARMEL  NEWS  

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel,

May you have a blessed celebration of Independence Day. Let us be sure to thank God for the many blessings we enjoy.

On June 10 we celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation for 52 of our parish teenagers, 10 of whom were Academy alumni. Though the day was beautiful and the Mass went off without a glitch, I felt more than a tinge of sadness about it. Here is why: As pastor of OLMC, I did not know most of the candidates. In large measure that is my own fault. We just have not crossed paths enough to know who was who or anything about most of these students. And, for many of them, it will be the last time I will see them for some time. Though they all wrote letters to me attesting to the desire to be confirmed and stating their commitment to do more, the fact is that many consider Confirmation as graduation – they are done and want us to leave them alone.

Therefore, I am going to commit to a sincere effort to address this matter in the coming year. I am going to agree to celebrate an evening Sunday Mass aimed at and attended by the next Confirmation class. I pick Sunday nights as the time when almost every other competing activity is done for the weekend.

I have asked Elliot Guerra to head up this revitalized Confirmation program and Justin Fernandez to devote all his youth ministry energy to this program. The Parish Council and I have challenged Elliot and Justin to make this program so vibrant and interesting that two years from now other parishes will be calling us to learn how we did it and how to replicate a Spirit-filled Confirmation preparation experience.

Some have been concerned that this means that Elliot and Justin are leaving our Academy. Not at all! Both will be fulfilling every single role they presently carry out in school. Justin will continue to lead campus ministry and teach middle school religion. Elliot will handle all the communication functions and web site management that he presently does. And, Elliot will be presenting a full year of dramatic productions just as he has done in recent years.

I consider this a WIN-WIN. We are bringing our best young talent to the service of our future Catholic family and we are not diminishing our National Blue Ribbon Academy in any way.

So, here is the last thing that must be said. We need…we need the parents of our next Confirmation class to back this effort and make sure their teens attend the Sunday evening Masses. And, of course, parents are more than welcome to attend.

Stay tuned. You will be hearing a lot more about this effort in the coming months.

Sincerely yours in Christ and Our Lady of Mount Carmel,

fr. Dan doneill@carmelnet.org

• Catechist Opportunities

• Confirmation Program

• Mass of Thanksgiving Please check out today’s bulletin for details on these items and much more!

Moving in or out of the parish? Let

us know! Please see page

Looking to give something to a college-bound student? Consider gift cards! OLMC has gift cards for purchase in the Narthex Office after the 10 AM Mass on Sundays.

HOMELESS FAMILY PROGRAM

Hosted by OLMC July 23rd – July 30th

Please see page 7 for more information and ways to help.

 

 

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MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, JULY 3rd 8:30 Marie Connelly O’Brien req. Mary Toan TUESDAY, JULY 4th 8:30 Anna Durkin req. Her Niece, Marianne Reilly

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5th 8:30 Saria Asadi req. Her Grandparents, Louise & Charles Santangelo

THURSDAY, JULY 6th 8:30 Anna Durkin

FRIDAY, JULY 7th 8:30 Ann Angresano req. Her Family

SATURDAY, JULY 8th 8:30 Brian Peter Jennings req. Sollie T. Wheeler & Family 5:00 Robert L. Kozam req. His Family

SUNDAY, JULY 9th 8:00 Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 10:00 Ann Angresano req. Ann Marie Loughlin

12:00 John L. Tamborini req. His Daughter, Barbara

MINISTERS FOR JULY 8th & 9th

5 PM Servers – Cate Bosco, Grace Bosco

Lector – Kathy Dirschel

Eucharistic Ministers – Rosanne Ambulo, Kathleen Wall, George Dirschel, Carol Cooke 8 AM Servers – John Mauro, Lenny Park

Lector – Mary Paone

Eucharistic Ministers – Rich White, Elissa Lang, Pat White, Alida Kratnoff 10 AM Servers – Chenelle Castor, DJ Watros

Lector – Una Rafferty

Eucharistic Ministers – Ted Kagy, Kathy Kagy, Yvette Tanhehco, Maggie Angresano

12 NOON Servers – Colin Liau, Isabella Repoli

Lector – Margaret Rossi

Eucharistic Ministers – Gina Luppino, Marc Votto, Russ Luppino, Marta Perez

LITURGICAL  

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

Gilbert Coyle requested by Joan and Jack Kroese.

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

John Van Horne requested by Sara Van Horne.

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REST IN PEACE Please remember in your prayers Carmen Cicero,

Kenneth Nelson (brother of Mary Ann Nelson) and 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.

There is no Eucharistic Adoration during July, August and September. Eucharistic Adoration will resume in October.

 

 

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RELIGIOUS  EDUCATION  

 

Registering is easy!

To register for Religious Education classes online, visit www.olmc.us. Click on Learn, then Religious Education

to access Registration Form.

ALTAR SERVER MINISTRY

Students beginning in fourth grade are invited to become part of this beautiful ministry to serve God and their Church. Please contact Sr. Regina at 201-871-4662 or reled@olmc.us. Training is provided and observation at Mass takes place prior to serving at Mass. Serving is on a rotating basis.

Catechists are needed for the 2017-2018 school year. Religious education classes are held on Sunday mornings from 8:45 to 9:55 beginning on September 17th and on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:45 beginning on September 19th. Classes end the beginning of May. Training is provided.

Unable to commit to teaching every week? We offer team teaching opportunities that allow you to alternate weeks with another catechist!

For more information or to join our team of catechists, please contact Sr. Regina at 201-871-4662 or at reled@olmc.us.

 

Who will plant the dreams in the minds of the children?

Who will be the love in the hearts of the children?

Who will give examples of all that life can be?

−Kathy Sherman, CSJ

What is RCIA? Is RCIA for You?

RCIA is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The Church welcomes into the RCIA process of preparation

persons who have never been baptized, those already baptized in another Christian tradition, or baptized Catholics who have not received First Eucharist or Confirmation. The celebration of Christian initiation takes place at the Easter Vigil liturgy. If you or someone you know has been thinking about becoming a member of the Catholic Church, but would first like information about the process, please call Sr. Regina at 201-871-4662.

Check it out!

 

 

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ACADEMY    

ACADEMY OFFICE SUMMER SCHEDULE

CLOSED: Tuesday, July 4th and all Mondays and Fridays.

OPEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 12 PM beginning on Wednesday, July 5th.

 

SUMMER ENRICHMENT COURSES IMMACULATE HEART ACADEMY

July 10th – August 3rd

Immaculate Heart Academy in Washington Township is hosting various co-ed summer enrichment courses through its popular Summer@theheart program. Courses, beginning July 10 and running through August 3, are open to students of several age levels.

Two large sessions and four mini sessions are held Mondays through Thursdays from 9 AM to 12 PM. Courses include Broadcasting, STEAM (Art Meets STEM), Young Artists Workshop, Personal Leadership, Beginning Theatre, T-shirt Quilt Making, and many more!

For more information or to register, visit www.ihanj.com or contact Kelly Tweed at ktweed@ihanj.com or 201-445-6800.

 

“MY SUMMER PRAYER

As I begin the summer months, gracious and loving Jesus,

remind me of Your ever present guidance and love.

Give me confidence in Your presence, remembering all that I have been

taught this year and let me live it in my summer experiences.

As I work, play and enjoy my family and friends this summer,

may I feel Your love within me, guiding me toward all that is right and just.

Let me be grateful for the gift of summer, Jesus. Allow me

to enjoy it safely and remind me daily of Your love for me.

Amen.”

Source: www.prospecthillco.com

NJ STARS

The NJ STARS program provides New Jersey’s highest achieving students with free tuition at their home county college. Students who are in the top 15% of their high school class at the end of their junior or senior year can take advantage of this program. For more information, please visit www.bergen.edu/njstars.  

 

 

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WEEKLY  RUNDOWN  

“God of justice, Open our eyes

to see you in the face of the poor. Open our ears

to hear you in the cries of the exploited. Open our mouths

to defend you in the public squares. Remind us that what we do

to the least ones, we do to you.

Amen.”

– United States Catholic Bishops

July 23rd – 30th, 2017

Family Promise of Bergen County and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church are teaming up to “open the doors of mercy.” There are many ways to help! Please email me, Elliot Guerra, at eguerra@academyolmc.org with what you can do. Here are some ways to help:

Volunteer Shifts of volunteers are required to cook and serve dinner in the evening. We can also use volunteers in the morning to set up for breakfast. At least two volunteers must say overnight as per Family Promise regulations. Fr. Dan, Mr. Ed McElroy (OLMC Facilities Manager) and I have already taken three of the seven nights! Donate We will need to fill our pantry with items for the families, for example luncheon meats, snacks and more. Also, while Family Promise provides beds, we'll need gently used or new linens and new toiletries.

Pray Please offer up the volunteers, organizers and families in your prayers leading up to and during the time of service that the Spirit of God fosters within us a successful event. We understand people travel during the summer and if you are, we hope you enjoy your rest and ask that you continue to pray for us. May OLMC continue to be a place that “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.” I look forward to hearing from you and thanks!

Elliot

Fr. Dan has challenged us in the spirit of Pope Francis' call to "Open the doors of mercy!" After working for two years,

our opportunity has arrived! The OLMC community will open her doors to working homeless families from July 23rd through July 30th, 2017 as part of the temporary housing program run by Family Promise of Bergen County. As of this writing, two single mothers and a total of three children will be staying in our parish auditorium (Odyssey Theatre) for a week. We will provide shelter, dinner, breakfast and supply lunch. The families only eat and sleep here during the evening hours; during the day they work and their children attend daycare. "…the Holy Door will become a Door of Mercy through which anyone who enters will experience the love of God who consoles, pardons, and instills hope."

Source: www.usccb.org

 

 

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WEEKLY  RUNDOWN      

Please join us at a

Mass of Thanksgiving

commemorating the

Fiftieth Anniversary of Ordination of

Reverend Ashley Harrington, O.Carm. &

Reverend Michael Mulhall, O.Carm.

Sunday, July 16, 2017 12 Noon

in the Church

Reception to follow in the Parish Auditorium. Everyone is welcome.

RSVP by Monday, July 10, 2017 to the Church Office at 201-568-0545

if you plan to attend the reception.

ADULT SPIRITUALITY SHARING GROUP is on hiatus for the summer. Fall start-up date to be announced. For more information, contact Deacon Lex at deaconlex@gmail.com or 201-568-6819.

WOMEN’S SHARING GROUP is reading and discussing the book Women of Mercy by Kathy Coffey. Women’s Sharing Group will be recessed during July and August. Please call Sr. Regina at 201-871-4662 for more information about this group or to join.

MEN’S CORNERSTONE GROUP meets every other Wednesday at 7:30 PM at St. Mary’s Church in Closter. Our next meeting will be on July 5th. Please call Deacon Michael Giuliano at 201-983-1591 or Bill Angresano at 201-370-2698 if you have any questions.

           

Join us for one of our

faith sharing groups!

To register with Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, please contact the Church Office at 201-568-0545 or find our form online at www.olmc.us. Click on ‘Welcome’ and scroll down to ‘Parish Registration.’

Moving out of the parish? We’re sorry to see you go. Please notify the Church Office so we can update our records.

 

       

November 4, 2017 International Night

An International Evening to Benefit OLMC’s Medical Mission.  

Visit our website www.olmc.us to listen to Daily Disconnect, a Carmelite Podcast of Contemplation As Conversation.

 

 

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DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK

“Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.”

Luke 11:28

Monday Eph 2:19-22; John 20:24-29

Tuesday Gen 19:15-29; Matt 8:23-27

Wednesday Gen 21:5,8-20a; Matt 8:28-34

Thursday Gen 22:1b-19; Matt 9:1-8

Friday Gen 23:1-4,19; 24:1-8,62-67; Matt 9:9-13

Saturday Gen 27:1-5,15-29; Matt 9:14-17

Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Bernadette Alvarado Rumi Kubo Max Bazzarelli Elon Lages Lima Brian Bingman Patricia McGlade Maria Capo Vito Moncello Pat Carrier Dottie Murphy Remedios De Guzman Kay Raphael Rachel Durso Anthony Salvatore Peter Gagne Helen Trembicki Lucas Harashima Giselle Velez Adam Kokosinski Kevin Walsh

WEEKLY  RUNDOWN  

 

The Church Offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. The Parish Staff wishes all our parishioners a safe and blessed Fourth of July and our sincere thanks and prayers to all who serve.

“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you

and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you

and give you peace.”

Numbers 6:24-26

 “A Thanksgiving for America

Almighty God, giver of all good gifts; we thank you…

For this nation, our heritage, and for calling us to be the United States of America;

For the founders of this country, the liberty they won for themselves and us, and for the torch of freedom they lit for nations then unborn;

For the natural majesty and beauty of this land;

For the great resources of this nation;

For the diversity of people, races, cultures, languages, religions, and beliefs that fill this country;

For the men and women who have made this country strong and for the men and women who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy;

For the faith we have inherited in all its rich variety, for the freedom to express and live by that faith, and for the many ways in which you manifest yourself to and reveal yourself in the peoples of this nation.” Source: interruptingthesilence.com  

SPECIAL COLLECTION – NEXT WEEKEND

Next weekend there will be a special Mission Appeal collection. Reverend Emeka Okwuosa of the Society of Divine Vocations will be speaking at all Masses. Your generosity is appreciated.

 

 

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GIVING  &  GRATITUDE  

Amazon.com donates 0.5% of the sale price of most items sold by Amazon and purchased through the Amazon Smile website to a designated charity.

The account holder just needs to designate OLMC (listed in Amazon’s directory as “Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church”) as the recipient and start their browsing and do their shopping at smile.amazon.com. This website is identical to the regular site with the same pricing, and the account holder uses the same login and account information.

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.

WE ARE A TITHING PARISH Our Lady of Mount Carmel is supported by parishioners who have their faith and trust in God.

Parish Collections for the Month of June 2017

Envelopes Faith Direct Total June 4 $6,373 $3,884 $10,257 June 11 $7,842 $3,883 $11,725 June 18 $6,338 $3,883 $10,221 June 25 $6,578 $3,883 $10,461

Total $27,131 $ 15,533 $42,664

Monthly Collection Towards Archdiocesan Assessment: June 2017 $11,611 Fiscal Year Collection Towards Archdiocesan Assessment: July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 $30,421