Welcome to:

The Parishes of Our Lady of

Mount Carmel-St. Ann

and Our Lady of Loreto

33 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA 01604 Parish telephone: 508-753-5001

Parish fax: 508-754-1537 Religious Education - 508-753-5773

Parish e-mail - clergy@ourladyofloreto.net Parish Hall - 508-799-2445

Deacon Paul (home) - 508-886-2856 Liturgical Music - 508-865-5748

Paul T. Audette, Deacon Mr. Michael Sacco, Mr. Joseph Sama - Finance

Ms. Joan Venincasa, Mr. John DaSilva, Mr. Michael Garceau - Music

Ms. Virginia Lelakis, Safe Environment Ms. Julia Tufano - Office

Mr. John Oliver, Hospitality Ministry

24 Mulberry St., Worcester, MA 01605 Mailing address: 28 Mulberry St., Worcester, MA 01605

Parish telephone: 508-797-4546 Parish fax: 508-755-3506

Religious Education: 508-791-6139 Parish e-mail: lisaolmc@gmail.com Parish Website: www.mtcarmel.ws

Rev. Msgr. F. Stephen Pedone, Pastor Most Rev. George E. Rueger, in residence

Gerald Montiverdi, Deacon Joan D’Argenis, Director of Religious Education

Maria Sciannameo, RCIA Director Mary DiSilvestro, Sacristan

Gloria Caprioi, Safe Environment Coordinator Lisa Fenuccio, Administrative Assistant

Phyllis Lynch, Secretary

MASS SCHEDULE

All Masses are celebrated at Our Lady of Loreto Parish, 33 Massasoit Road, Worcester

LORD’S DAY MASSES Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00, 10:00, and 11:30 a.m.

DAILY MASS Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m.

HOLY DAY MASSES Vigil: 7:00 p.m.

Holyday: 7:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday at 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. or by private appointment.

To schedule Mass Intentions please call 508-797-4546.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM To schedule a baptism please call 508-797-4546 or 508-753-5001.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY To schedule a wedding please call 508-797-4546 or 508-753-5001.

ILLNESS Arrangements can be made to have Holy Communion brought to those who are homebound due to illness, age, or im-pairment of any kind or to celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing and Reconciliation with them. Please call 508-797-4546 or 508-753-5001.

PARISH REGISTRATION To become a registered member of either parish, please call 508-797-4546 or 508-753-5001.

MINISTERIAL STAFF

OUR LADY OF LORETO PARISH JULY 3, 2016

“COFFEE AND… “

Every Sunday after the 8 am and 10 am

Masses.

Please join us!!!

Volunteers are needed

Call Elaine Beaudry @ 508-835-4592 if you would like

to be part of the team.

Congratulations to

Cameron Joinville who received his

First Holy Communion at the 10 am

Mass on Sunday, June 26. He re-

ceived the sacrament of Penance the

previous week. May these sacraments

be for Cameron and for all who re-

ceive them an unending source of grace and spiritual

nourishment.

Catholic Night at PawSox Game

Friday, August 5 @ 7:05 pm. $15

ticket includes $5 donation back to

your parish and $5 credit voucher for

food. There will be a pre-game

recognition of your parish group and a post-game

fireworks show. Tickets must be ordered in advance.

Call Jack Verducci @ 401-721-5265 or email jverduc-

ci@pawsox.com for more information. Sounds

good!!! Anyone want to go??

YEAR OF MERCY

“Many years ago a friend and I, as members of the St.

Vincent de Paul Society, made a mercy home visit. In-

side the home was a young woman with her two tod-

dlers. There was no food. There was no furniture. There

was no hope, at least not to me. I thought that it would

take a lot more than what little we could offer to help

this family! My friend, on the other hand, was hopeful

for this family and was happy with whatever we could

do to help. Years later at a high school football game I

was introduced to a mature, strong woman. Proudly, she

cheered, as her two star sons played under the bright

lights. Her name and the names of her two sons were all

at once familiar to me. I realized that this was the same

family my friend and I had assisted through the St. Vin-

cent de Paul Society. I pictured again my older and wis-

er friend and his confidence in this family’s future. That

was the ‘mercy moment’ I could now see bearing fruit.”

Jerry Roth

Maryknoll Magazine

NEXT WEEKEND!!!!

ALTAR SERVER COOKOUT

Saturday, July 9, 2016 (Rain or Shine)

Following the 4 pm Mass

$8 ($4 for children 10 and under)

-Hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, beverages-

- On the lawn behind the Loreto Parish Center-

All are invited! Bring a friend!

Proceeds will fund activities for our altar servers

from both parishes.

LAST CALL FOR TICKETS!!!

The ANNUAL PARTNERS IN CHARITY APPEAL

at Our Lady of Loreto continues with another gift of $50,

Bringing our new totals to:

115 gifts $41,591.00

Thank you for your continued generosity to this worthy

cause. We are almost at the end of this year’s campaign.

Contribution envelopes are available in the church and in

the office.

ASSUMPTION SCHOOL, Millbury, MA is now enrol-

ling new students in grades Pre-K—8, for the school year

2016-2017. Please call the school office at 508-865-5404

for more information.

Loreto Financial Stewardship

For the week ending June 26, 2016

Income Offertory $2,614.00

Kenya Missions 1,831.00

Funeral Stipends 300.00

Peter’s Pence 272.00

Maintenance 80.00

Candles 62.00

Mass Stipends 35.00

Donations 25.00

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TOTAL $5,219.00

Excluding monies restricted to specific needs, we paid the

following bills with this week’s deposit and from our reserve in

the checking account:

Expenses

Diocesan Invoices (June, 2016) $2,151.00

Salaries & Wages 412.00

Organists 375.00

Funeral Stipends 200.00

Church Supplies 194.25

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TOTAL $3,332.25

The Finance Committee has determined that we need to collect

$5,380 weekly to meet our financial obligations.

THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 3, 2016

HARVESTFEST

UPDATE

Plans are progressing for this

year’s bazaar to be held on

October 22, 2016

9 am—4 pm ~~~~~~~~~

We need help from all of you. To reduce our operating

expenses, we are requesting donations of grocery store

gift cards which will be used to purchase meats, pasta,

etc. for the food prepared in the kitchen for the bazaar. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

We are looking for items for our Chinese Auction, for

example: gift certificates to salons, barber shops, sport-

ing events, sporting goods, wine/liquor stores, florists,

restaurants, appliances and movie tickets. If you know

anyone who owns a business and is willing to donate,

please ask them. Letters with our tax ID are available in

the parish office for this purpose. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Donations of gently used handbags, jewelry, accessories,

themed baskets, baked goods, candy, new craft items,

and new small items are needed. Donations can be

dropped off at the Loreto Parish Center on Mon., Tues.,

or Fri. from 9-12 noon. What can you do to help?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~

Next meeting — Tuesday, July 19, 6:30 pm

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Call Elaine Beaudry @ 508-835-4592 or Matt Collet-

ta @ 508-755-1165 for more information. All are

welcome to plan, participate and have fun!!

Remember: everyone participating must be CORI

checked.

GOD IS GOOD….ALL THE TIME

ALL THE TIME.....GOD IS GOOD

Thank you so much for your very generous donation

to Fr. Anthony Mutio from the Diocese of Kitui in

Kenya.

Your money will be put to good use.

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 9—Altar Server Cook-Out behind Loreto parish

Center after 4PM Mass.

July 23, 10 am-4 pm—Catholic Grandparents Day at

Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. Call Alicia Belanger @ 413-568-0123 for details.

August 4-7—Women’s Cursillo Weekend at Immacu-

Late Conception Spiritual Renewal Center, Putnam, CT. Call 508-847-7005 or 774-239-2474.

August 5—Catholic Night at PawSox Game (see article

on previous page)

Dear Lord,

On this Independence Day I am reminded of all those

who have sacrificed for my freedom,

following the example of your Son, Jesus Christ.

Let me not take my freedom, both physical and spiritu-

al, for granted.

May I always remember that my freedom

was purchased with a very high price.

My freedom cost others their lives.

Help me to live my life in a way that glorifies you,

Lord.

Grant me the opportunity to lead others into the

freedom that can be found in knowing Christ.

Amen.

The Waters of Baptism

Brayden Robert Little, son of Ryan and-

Nicole (Garofoli) Little, was initiated

into our Christian family through the

Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, June 19 . The parish

families of Our Lady of Loreto and Our Lady of Mt.

Carmel-St. Ann welcome him.

VISITATION HOUSE BABY

BOTTLE DRIVE

Thanks to all who returned your baby

bottles to support this important minis-

try. As of Sunday, June 26, 139 bottles had been taken

home and 123 had been returned. So only 16 bottles

are unaccounted for. That’s outstanding! Thank you

so much for your generosity and timeliness! If you

have not already returned your bottle, please do so. It

isn’t too late. We will report the amount you donated

at a later date after the money is counted.

Mark Your Calendar

Tues., July 5- 7:00 pm—Knights of Columbus @

Loreto Center

Sat., July 9—2:00 pm—Wedding of Brianna Marie

Sasso and Daniel Michael Buffone

Sat., July 9—After 4:00 pm Mass—Altar Server Cook-

Out behind Loreto Parish Center

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL—ST. ANN PARISH JULY 3, 2016

PARISH FOOD PANTRY

Through your generosity, we are able to help families in our local area with food. Please drop off food items at the parish center. Your donations make a big difference to someone who is hungry. Many thanks!

WEEKEND COLLECTION OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL

6/25/2016 & 6/26/2016 4:00 PM Mass $522.00 8:00 AM Mass $720.00 10:00 AM Mass $347.00 11:30 AM Mass $216.00 Total Mass Collections $1,805.00

Special Collections: Weekend Envelopes –mailed in $655.00 Ascension $5.00 Assumption $5.00 Catholic Communication Campaign $5.00 Churches in Eastern Europe $5.00 Fuel $12.00 Peter’s Pence $97.00 Capital Campaign $74.00 On-Line Giving $305.00 Total $1,163.00

Restricted Funds $181.00 Unrestricted Funds $2,787.00 Total $2,968.00

Thank you for your continued support of Our Lady of Mount Carmel-St. Ann parish. ___________________________________________________

PARTNERS IN CHARITY

Again this year we are asked to assist the Diocese in its charitable and edu-cational outreach to the people of Worcester County. This appeal is a vital lifeline for many throughout the Diocese and allows our parish members to assist in the Church’s mission. Special Partners in Charity appeal en-velopes can be found in the pews. You can either mail your gift to the Chancery Office or drop it in the collection basket. Our goal this year is $56,700.00. So far, you as a parish community have donated or pledged $43,887 to-ward our goal. We need to raise $12,813 to meet our goal. Please be generous. ___________________________________________________

SUMMER SCHEDULE AT MOUNT CARMEL PARISH OFFICE

The parish office is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Mon-day through Thursday and closed all day Fridays.

MORNING MASS SCHEDULE CHANGE

Beginning immediately, our 7:00 am morning Mass will be celebrated Monday through Thursday only. It will no long-er be celebrated on Fridays. ___________________________________________________

OUR LADY OF SORROWS

Our Lady of Sorrows next meeting will be Wednesday, July 20 at 5:00 p.m. This will be our annual Christmas party. Please bring a $10 gift. Dinner will be served. ___________________________________________________

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Festival Committee is looking for volunteers for the Italian Festival to be held at Mount Carmel August 18-21, 2016. Volunteers are needed to help out either in the kitchen, setting up, breaking down and many other vari-ous duties for any of the days and times starting Thurs-day, August 18—Sunday, August 21. Please call Stella at 774-253-7015 to sign up and volunteer. ___________________________________________________

DONATIONS OF ITALIAN COOKIES

We are looking for donations of Italian cookies for the Mount Carmel Italian Festi-val August 18-21. If you are capable of making and do-nating these please contact Stella at 774-253-7015. All donations are appreciated.

FOURTH OF JULY

Morning Mass will be celebrated as usual at 7:00 am. Par-ish offices at both Our Lady pf Mount Carmel and Our La-dy of Loreto will be closed. A HAPPY AND SAFE JULY 4

TH TO EVERYONE!

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A NOTE OF THANKS

We received the following note from PROBLEM PREG-NANCY of Worcester: “Dear Monsignor Pedone, We thank you and the parishioners from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and Our Lady of Loreto Church for the $220 from the Mother’s Day Rose Drive. PROBLEM PREGNANCY is fortunate to have your continued sup-port. Thanks from the babies, Rod Murphy, Director.”

We were proud to donate an additional $246.43 to Prob-lem Pregnancy from the sale of the chocolate bars on Father’s Day.

Thank you for making our annual Father’s Day chocolate bar sale a wonderful success. We are proud to stand with you proclaiming “Thank you Dad for giving me the gift of life.” ___________________________________________________

THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 3, 2016

Saturday, July 2, 2016—3:00 pm—Confessions Saturday, July 2, 2016—4:00 p.m. Richard P. Battelle (9th Anniversary) by Richard and Jean Battelle Lucy Bombredi (First Anniversary) by Mr. and Mrs. Patricia and Antonio Arena Sunday, July 3, 2016—8:00 a.m. Donata Ferraro (First Anniversary) by Family Sunday, July 3, 2016—10:00 a.m. Michael Naples (4th Anniversary) by Ma, Dad and Family Sunday July 3, 2016—11:30 a.m. Carol George by Friends and Family Monday, July 4, 2016—7:00 a.m. Leonard Cariglia (First Anniversary) by Wife Elizabeth and Family Tuesday, July 5, 2016—7:00 a.m. Parishioners Intentions Wednesday, July 6, 2016—7:00 a.m. The Sick of the Parish Thursday, July 7, 2016—7:00 a.m. Parishioners Intentions Saturday, July 9, 2016—3:00 pm—Confessions Saturday, July 9, 2016—4:00 p.m. The People of the Parish Sunday, July 10, 2016—8:00 a.m. Parishioners Intentions Sunday, July 10, 2016—10:00 a.m. Daniel Groccia (1st Anniversary) By Family Henry Pascarelli (First Anniversary) by Family Silvana Swett (2nd Anniversary) by Family Sunday, July 10, 2016—11:30 a.m. The Sick of the Parish

Please pray for the sick of our parish: Francis Caf-fone, Susan Stomski, Donna Grasseschi, Lori Blackwell, Carmella Szklarz, Matteo Fiore, Matthew Hicks, Henry Penny, Patrick Loconto, Eleanor Lupisella, Butch Rano, Mary O’Connor, Christina Rovezzi, Christopher Collazo, Eleanor Gaudenzi, Patricia Naples, Paula Mari, Sim Simone, Cathy Coffey, Mary Ciuffredo, Mildred Bassan, Vincent Pusateri, Debbie Caffone, Carol Youngstrom, Juana E. Pignataro, Joseph Lapomardo, Joseph Ginskus, Philip Powers, Marcia DiLeo, Virginia Czubryn-ski, Karen Remian, Chester DiLeo, Nelson Carlson, Mike Scaglione, Sandra Powers, Robert Mazzola, Jennifer Bodinizzo, Martin Laine, and Antoinette Raddi. May the Lord give them strength, courage and healing.

ITALIAN FESTIVAL BANNERS

To renew or purchase your Festival banner please con-tact Mary DiSilvestro at 508-757-8437 or Gina Valentine at 508-826-0048 or gina.valentine@state.ma.us

Banner forms can be found on our website mtcarmelfestival.com

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.

They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.

On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, “How was the trip?” It was great Dad.

Did you see how poor people live? The father asked. Oh yea, said the son, So tell me, what did you learn from the trip?” asked the father.

The son answered: “ I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reached to the mid-dle of the garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reached o the front yard and they have the whole horizon. We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect the.”

The boy’s father was speechless. Then his son added, “Thanks, Dad, for showing me how poor we are.”

Isn’t perspective a wonderful thing?

Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don’t have.

Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!

Pass this on to friends and help them refresh their per-spective and appreciation.

Life is too short and friends are too few.

THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 3, 2016

VACATION BIBLE & SUMMER PROGRAM

Please sign-up in Advance

Ages 4 – 10 July 5 – August 4 (9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) We are offering an 8:30 a.m. drop off; we will charge $5.00 per child or $10.00 for a family each day or $10.00 per child for all three days and $20.00 per family for all three days. Sign-up sheet below

Child’s Name: __________________________________

Address: _______________________________________

Parents Name: __________________________________

Email Address: __________________________________

Please select week or weeks your child will be attending:

July 5– 9______July 12-14______ July 19 -21________ July 26 – July 28________August 2 – 4_____

There is no charge for this program, but donations to offset our cost would be greatly appreciated. Suggested donation would be $25.00 per child.

Tuesdays will be trip day and the trips will cost $10.00 per child.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR SUMMER PROGRAM

The following is a list of supplies needed for the summer program. Please drop them off at the Parish Center Mon-day—Friday 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Board games, card games, flash cards, kick balls or play-ground balls, jump ropes, hula hoops, bad mitten set, bean bags, finger paint, construction paper, glue sticks, fabric, yarn, blank CD discs and color foam sheets

Any and all donations are appreciated. ___________________________________________________

NEW YORK CITY DAY TRIP

Saturday, July 16, 2016 $55 per person

More information to follow. ___________________________________________________

UPCOMING THEATRE TRIPS

October 2 - Wicked – Cost $75.00—SOLD OUT November 6 – The King and I – Cost $54.00 March 5 – The Lion King – more info will follow

All of these performances are at the Providence Perform-ing Arts Center and includes the cost of the bus (school bus). Please e-mail Joan at joan_dargenis@yahoo.com to reserve tickets. ___________________________________________________

FAMILY BEACH TRIPS

Monday, July 11 Hampton Beach Monday, July 18 Hampton Beach Monday, July 25 Gloucester Good Harbor Monday, August 1 Hampton Beach Monday, August 8 Gloucester Good Harbor Monday, August 15 Newport

The Beach Trips fill up quickly. Sign-ups are a must. We leave at 8:00 a.m. and return at around 5:00 p.m. The cost is $20.00 per person or $35.00 per family up to 5 members each person thereafter is an additional $5.00. Please call the parish office at 508-797-4546 to sign up or email Joan at joan_dargenis@yahoo.com

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WATER COUNTRY Thursday, July 7 – This is a family trip – There will be no regular summer program on this day. No children un-der 10 will be allowed to attend without a parent or guard-ian. Cost - $35. Includes bus. Children under eight, the cost will be $27.00. ___________________________________________________

The Italian American Cultural Center Presents

GRAND AMISH CHRISTMAS

December 9-11, 2016 Experience an Amish Christmas in 2016

Featuring Sight and Sounds ‘The Miracle of Christmas’ Day 1: Depart from Our Lady of Mount Carmel for Penn-sylvania Dutch country. You will tour Philadelphia, then you'll travel to Lancaster where you’ll stay at the Heritage Hotel. Enjoy dinner, an authentic Pennsylvania Dutch feast at Miller’s Smorgasbord.

Day 2: After a hot breakfast you’ll tour Lancaster. That afternoon you will be treated to Sight and Sounds Thea-tre’s ‘The Miracle of Christmas’ show. The stunning mu-sical, based on the Biblical story of Christ’s birth. Dinner is included.

Day 3: After breakfast you’ll tour Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Tour cost is $389.00 per person double, $379 per person triple and for $499 single.

Please contact Joan D’Argenis at joan_dargenis@yahoo.com or 508-797-4546.

14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME “He said to them, ‘The harvest is abundant, but the labor-ers are few…’” (LUKE 10:2) As Catholics we are all called to serve in ministry. However, many of us are un-sure how to use our talents and gifts to build God’s Church. Talk to God and ask Him what He wants you to do. The next time one of your fellow parishioners asks you to help or join a committee, it may be the answer to your prayer.

End of Bulletin

Church Name: Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel—St. Ann

City: Worcester

Account Number: 04-0513

Routing Code: Y

Run: 15

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