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Volume 2, Issue 17: April 26, 2015 One flock. One Shepherd. Our Lady of Mount Carmel 10 County Road Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.568.0545 www.olmc.us Fourth Sunday of Easter The Lord Is My Shepherd
There’s a story about a group of kindergartners at a parish school who
were learning about Jesus the Good Shepherd. They were memorizing
Psalm 23, which they were going to recite at a school assembly with all
the teachers, staff, and parents attending. When the big night came, the
first young student stepped up to the microphone and very nervously
began to say in front of all the people, “The Lord is my Shepherd.” And
then he froze. He couldn't remember what came next. Everyone waited
while he struggled to remember his line. Finally, unable to remember,
he blurted out in desperation, “And that's all I need to know!" At first,
there was stunned silence, but then there was great applause. For
indeed, the child was correct: The Lord is our Shepherd, and that’s all
we need to know. AMEN!!!
Volume 2, Issue 17 Fourth Sunday of Easter Staff Directory Very Rev. Leonard J. Gilman, O. Carm. Pastor
e - [email protected] 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 one of the parish priests.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission Statement
“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.” New Parishioner? Welcome! Feel free to contact anyone on our staff
regarding the parish and its activities. We
ask that every family in the parish be
registered. Registration packets can be picked
up in the Church Office!
Church Office
Elizabeth Gardner
Office Manager
Mary Ann Nelson
Receptionist
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 David Loman e - [email protected] Office of Mission Development Elliot Guerra
Director of Mission Development
t - 201.568.1403 e - [email protected]
Liturgy & Pastoral Ministry Alicia Smith
Director of Liturgy & Pastoral Ministry
t - 201.871.9458 e - [email protected]
Music Ministry
Peter Coll
Music Director
e - [email protected] Religious Education Office
Sr. Regina M. Chassar, SSJ Director of Religious Education
t - 201.871.4662 e - [email protected]
Academy Michael Bruno Principal
t - 201.567.6491
f - 201.568.1402 e - [email protected] Facilities Edward McElroy
Facility Director
t - 201.906.4389 2 Volume 2, Issue 17 Fourth Sunday of Easter April 26, 2015
Dear Parishioners,
Today I would like to share a story with you.
It is a story about a pop quiz that I gave to my high school seniors just before
graduation. Most of the students did well on the quiz until they came to the last
question: What is the name of the woman you see every morning who cleans our section of the
school? The students thought that the question was a joke. When they got their quizzes
back, every one of them was marked off for not answering the question. They protested!
And so did their parents!!! I told them Her name is Martha. In your careers you will meet many people. All of them are
significant. Every one of them deserves your attention and care, even if all you can do is smile and say hello. These students
never forgot the lesson, or Martha’s name.
To be a disciple of Jesus demands that we respond to every person the same way the Good Shepherd does. Each
person possesses the sacred dignity of being a child of God. Just as every baby born is the most important baby ever
born, every person is a unique reflection of God and deserving of the love and care of God’s presence through us. This
is the reason why the charity of the Christian must reach beyond his or her family and friends, beyond the parish
family, and even beyond the family of their country. We must be concerned about all those who hurt, starve, suffer or
are dying throughout the world. Our charity cannot be limited by anything − including the parameters of our faith
community. Mother Theresa, for example, reached out to the poor of Calcutta and throughout the world. Most of these
people were Hindi, not Christian. All people are made in the image and likeness of God.
Jesus said, “I have other sheep who are not of this fold, these also I must lead, and they too will hear my voice.” Who
do you suppose Jesus was referring to? Was he speaking about others outside of his disciples’ immediate group? Was
he speaking about non-Jews, the gentiles, who would become fervent Christians? Was he speaking about all good
people, searching for Truth? Or, was Jesus simply speaking about all people in the world, all who are made in the
image and likeness of God? We have to know that it is the last group. All people belong to God, even those who
continually stray or get lost. There is still time for them to return to God, but they need us to point to where happiness
can be found, to point to God and to support their efforts to reach them. They need us to let them know by our actions
that they are part of the Lord’s flock.
It is easy to say that we need to reach out to others, but it often difficult to do. Perhaps we are totally oblivious to a
neighbor who is really struggling. Or parents might be so caught up in the hectic schedule that your kids have,
bringing this one to baseball, that one to gymnastics, dance, school meetings, etc., that you might not notice that one of
your children has needs far greater than all the activities you are providing for him or her. Sometimes children and
teens need our support the most when we are the busiest. This also applies to our young people in school. We have
busy schedules, things we need to do. Usually, it is when we are running from one place to the next, that someone
desperately needs our time. Following the Good Shepherd requires our never being too busy to be aware of, and to
respond to, those around us who need our help.
There is a voice calling us into action. Sometimes, the noise of our lives is so loud, that we don’t hear this voice. But the
voice is still there. We need to hear it. It is the voice of the Good Shepherd. It is the voice of Jesus speaking to us in the
quiet of our hearts, in the love of our family and friends, in the cries of all who are calling out to us. The voice of the
Good Shepherd calls out to us calmly and lovingly. He tells us to take the leap of faith. He tells us to trust in him
because he is taking care of us, helping us to become the people that he created us to be. The Good Shepherd is the
Risen Lord. He is with us always. He will never leave us alone. Today we ask our Lord to allow us to slow down and
hear his voice. Have a great day!
Fr. Leonard+
3 Volume 2, Issue 17 Fourth Sunday of Easter LITURGICAL DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday
Acts 11:1-18; John 10:1-10
Tuesday
Acts 11:19-26; John 10:22-30
Wednesday Acts 12:24 – 13:5a; John 12:44-50
Thursday Acts 13:13-25; John 13:16-20
Friday
Acts 13:26-33; John 14:1-6
Saturday Acts 13:44-52; John 14:7-14
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, APRIL 27th
8:30 Sr. Mary Finnerty, SSND
TUESDAY, APRIL 28th
8:30 Joseph Licenziato req. Nina Licenziato
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29th
8:30 Crowley & Renn Family req. Mary and Dick &
Family
THURSDAY, APRIL 30th
8:30 Joseph Licenziato req. Richard, Anthony &
Joseph Licenziato
st
FRIDAY, MAY 1
8:30 The Reilly & Heaphy Family req. Brenda &
Richard Brunelle
SATURDAY, MAY 2nd
8:30 Arthur Hall req. His Family
5:00 Beatrice Moccia req. Gini & Ron Luraschi
SUNDAY, MAY 3 rd
8:00 Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
10:00 Violeta Rameau req. Ramirez Family 12:00 Helen & Emanuel Preolo req. Their Family THE BREAD AND WINE
This week the Bread and Wine are in memory of
Fr. Peter Byrth, O.Carm.
THE SANCTUARY LAMP
This week the Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of
Kenny Aguilar req. Luz Arenas.
MINISTERS FOR MAY 2nd & 3rd
5 PM
Servers – Cate Bosco, Audrey Herrera-Lim,
Jaden Mendoza
Lector – John Gibbons
Eucharistic Ministers – Tana Guan, Eileen Mangaser,
Hilda Solari
8 AM
Servers – Richard Gross, John Mauro
Lector – Brenda Brunelle
Eucharistic Ministers – Marie Sarubbi, Joan De Angelis,
Tom De Angelis
10 AM
Servers – Alexander Aborde, Adam D’Souza,
Maya D’Souza
Lector – Patrick Perin
Eucharistic Ministers – Carol Roux, Martha Candler,
Tyler Perin
12 NOON
Servers – Catherine Callahan, Carlo Francavilla,
Noelle Scanlon
Lector – Michael Giuliano
Eucharistic Ministers – Karyn Glover, Raymond Glover,
Russell Luppino
The altar flowers this week
are given by the Durso Family
in memory of
Ralph and Laura Durso.
“Lavish love on others.
Receive it gratefully when it comes
to you.
Cultivate friendship like a garden.
It is the best love of all.”
−Sr. Helen Prejeen
REST IN PEACE
Please remember in your prayers Calvin Bingman,
father of Anne Thomas, and John Fitzsimmons,
father of Linda Hubschman, and all the military
men and women who have died this week.
4 Volume 2, Issue 17 Fourth Sunday of Easter RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Prayer for Vocations
CLASS SCHEDULE
Sunday, April 26th (Gr. K-7) 8:45 – 9: 55 a.m.
Monday, April 27th (Gr. 6-8) 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
(Today is the last Monday class for Grades 6, 7 and 8.)
Tuesday, April 28th (Gr. K-5) 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
O Lord, send workers for Your harvest,
so that the precepts of Your only begotten Son
may always be obeyed and His sacrifice
be everywhere renewed.
Look with favor upon Your family,
and ever increase its numbers.
Enable it to lead its sons and daughters
to the holiness to which they are called
and to work for the salvation of others.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Attention Eighth Grade
Religious Education Students
There is no religious education class for eighth grade
students this Sunday, April 26th. Eighth graders will
be attending the retreat on Monday, April 27th from
7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Titus Room. This will
be the last gathering for all eighth grade students.
Remaining Classes for
Religious Education Students
Sunday, May 3rd (Gr. K-7)
Tuesday, May 5th (Gr. K-5)
8:45 – 9: 55 a.m.
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
SACRAMENT INFORMATION
First Eucharist
Saturday, May 2, 2015, 11:00 a.m.
Rehearsal: Thursday, April 30, 3:45 p.m.
CONGRATULATIONS!
The
Staff
and
Parish
Community of Our Lady of
Mount
Carmel
wish
to
congratulate the children who
received the Sacrament of
First Eucharist on Saturday,
April 25 th.
May their lives be filled with
the light of Christ.
Students beginning in 4th grade
are invited to be altar servers.
Training sessions will be
scheduled. Please contact Sr.
Regina
in
the
Religious
Education Office at 201-8714662 or [email protected] to
register for this ministry.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION OF ADULTS
(RCIA)
In the early Church, when a person sought to become
Christian, he or she was called a catechumen and entered
into a period of intense instruction within the community.
When this period of instruction was completed,
catechumens were baptized and received into “the body of
the faithful.” The Church welcomes into the 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. If you or someone you know has been
thinking about becoming a member, but would first like
information about the process, please call Sr. Regina at
201-871-4662.
5 Volume 2, Issue 17 Fourth Sunday of Easter ACADEMY NEWS & EVENTS
Get ready for summer with
these exciting programs!!
The Age of Wonder:
The 2014-2015 Season
May 1, 2015 – 7:00P.M. -­‐ Free The Odyssey Theatre
“sing in me o heavenly muse,
and through me, tell the story…”
Email [email protected]
for more info.
www.scribbleartworkshop.com
Melissa Rose
Duke
Vincentio
Jaques
Hamlet
Antony
Ricahrd II
Thesus
Nicole Ferraro
Master
Jaques
Duke Orsinio
Pisano
King
Lauren Miglietta
Valentine
Jaques
Hamlet
Beatrice
Gower
Jamile Munoz
Poet
Juliet
Exeter
Falstaff
Elizabeth Kim
First Citizen
Chorus
Wall
King Edward IV
Kylee Amato
Jaques
King Lear
King John
Hostess
Isabella Alvarez
Frist Witch
Jaques
Prospero
Prince Hal
Jennifer Baer
Prologue
Jaques
Hamlet
Portia
Adriano de
Armado
Molly Fitzsimons
Flavius
Jaques
Hamlet
Titus
Thisbee
Cleopatra
Shirley Made
Prolouge
JAques
Hamlet
Richard III
Robin
Alejandro Zayas
Aegeon
Romeo
Benedict
JAques
Hamlet
Falstaff 1
Leontes
Daniella Hernandez
Suffolk
Hamlet
Bedford
Sly
Lodovico
6 Volume 2, Issue 17 Fourth Sunday of Easter COMMUNITY OUTREACH Please contact Alicia Smith with any questions,
comments, feedback or ideas at
[email protected].
Are you or a family
member celebrating a
special time? Please let
us know if you are
celebrating a special birthday, anniversary or
milestone! We’d love to share your news at Mass!!
Thanks to those parishioners who stay after Mass and
tidy the church pews. We are in need of more
volunteers who would be willing to stay after Mass
for five minutes and neaten the pews. Thank you!
PRAYER
OLMC is looking for opportunities
for community prayer in addition to
our current Novenas.
Please
contact Alicia if you have any
ideas, comments, or suggestions to
get our parish praying more in
various community settings. We
look forward to hearing from you!
Pastoral Care for the Sick
Any OLMC parishioner who is in
need of a visit from Fr. Leonard or a
Pastoral Minister, please reach out to
Alicia Smith. We are here for you!
County Manor Rehabilitation and
Healthcare Center in Tenafly
welcomes volunteers of all ages to
visit their residents! Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Church is looking to
send volunteers to spend quality
time with the residents: play games,
watch TV, talk, read, or play music. Any amount of time
you can give is appreciated! Please contact Alicia Smith at
201-871-9458 or [email protected].
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF
THE WORD
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is held
during the 10:00 Mass on Sunday mornings.
Children are invited to hear the Word of God explained at
their level. There is no registration and no fee! OLMC
children, please join us on Sunday mornings to learn the
good news about Jesus!
Thanks to our current CLOW catechists – we love you!
There is CLOW today.
Join us for CLOW next Sunday, May 3 rd.
The OLMC Senior Group
is now named
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
Thanks to those who attended our
brainstorming and planning meeting
this past Monday! In addition to
voting on a name for our group, we created a lineup of
monthly activities that will launch in September. Join us
for book talks, wine and cheese tasting, tech talks, happy
hour, personal spotlight, music, movies, museums, group
prayer and so much more!! Please continue to reach out to
Alicia with additional ideas. We are looking forward to
great times and companionship! Stay tuned for details!
OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS
Calling all OLMC parishioners who
wish to be Offertory Gift Bearers at
Mass!! Your help is needed!
Children and adults of the parish are invited to carry the
offertory gifts to the altar during Mass. Please walk to the
back of the church and meet under the clock after the
ushers are finished with the collection in your pew!
LECTORS &
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
If you wish to be a Lector or Eucharistic Minister at
daily or weekend Mass, please contact Alicia for
customized training at a time convenient for you.
Planning for the OLMC
Mom’s Group is underway!
Please call or email
Alicia Smith with ideas,
comments, or questions.
7 Volume 2, Issue 17 Fourth Sunday of Easter THE WEEKLY RUNDOWN FIRST FRIDAY
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Come and spend some time
with our Lord…
May 1, 2015
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
in the church
Raquel Cannon,
Class of 2013,
is here to play
Q uic k 6 !
1. 1. How many years at OLMC?
Eight years
2. 2. Favorite movie?
3. Pacific Rim
MOTHER’S DAY
SPIRITUAL
BOUQUET
Our Mother’s Day Novena
will begin on Sunday,
May 10th and continue
through Monday,
May 18th.
If you would like to enroll your mother, living
or deceased, envelopes and cards are available
by the doors of the church. Please return the
large envelope either to the Church Office or
place it in the Sunday collection basket. Names
of those enrolled will be placed on the altar
during this Novena.
3. A fun/moving/exciting OLMC memory?
The 8th grade class trip where we all sang karaoke.
It was so fun to just be silly with my friends and
have a good time.
4. 4. Last book you finished?
Room by Emma Donoghue
5. A place you always wanted to travel to?
Tokyo
JOIN MT. CARMEL’S CHOIR
Mount Carmel Choir
Sings weekly at the 12 noon Mass on Sundays;
rehearsals on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Elijah Folk Ensemble
Plays and sings at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays;
rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Children’s Choir
6. 6. Life advice? Favorite quote?
"To love another person is to see the face of God." –
from Les Miserables.
Sings at monthly 10:00 a.m. liturgies; rehearsals on
Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; open to
students in grades 4 through 8.
For info to join, contact Mr. Coll at
[email protected] or 201-568-0545.
8 Volume 2, Issue 17 Fourth Sunday of Easter THE WEEKLY RUNDOWN A Benefit for
Siena House Shelter for Women and Children
5th Annual Ladies Night Out
Please keep the following people in
your prayers:
RJ Sy
David Maroldi
Rachel Durso
Vito Moncello
Nancy Fitsimmons Jacob Rodsan
Jane Guerra
Nicholas Tolliver
Louise Zaleskie
Friday, May 8th, 2015
Doors open at 7:00pm
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Auditorium
10 County Road, Tenafly, NJ
Tickets: $25.00/person (BYOB)
A night of great food, friends & prizes!
Tricky Tray, 50/50, and 52 Card Draw
For reservations, please mail form below with payment to:
Kirsten Jaeger-Lotito
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
WEEKEND
Jesus is the good shepherd and laid
down his life for us that we may
have new life. Give your marriage
new life by attending a Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekend! For more information,
contact Mike and Janet Turco at 973-427-7016 or 609335-6880 or email [email protected].
516 Olympia Ave, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Advanced ticket purchase only; limited space, no walk-ins.
All checks should be made payable to: Siena House
___________________________________________________________________________
Name(s)___________________________________________________________________
Phone or e-mail _____________________________ Amount Enclosed _____________
Table reservation available for parties of 8 or more only
Table reservations require payment in full for all guests (please include all names on reverse side)
Your name(s) will be at the door when you arrive.
For questions: Kirsten Jaeger-Lotito - [email protected] (201-805-5999) or
Jennifer Schippert - [email protected] (201-458-4512)
RSVP requested by Friday, May 1st
9 Volume 2, Issue 17 Fourth Sunday of Easter WAYS TO GIVE Electronic Giving with Faith Direct “Faith Direct” makes it easy to make parish contributions through Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover or direct debit to your checking account. With “Faith Direct” Our Lady of Mount Carmel gains predictable cash flow that helps with budget planning. “Faith Direct” also offers personalized offertory cards to replace envelopes for the collection basket. If you find this program to be convenient for you, please visit www.faithdirect.net to enroll securely online (our parish code is NJ122) or click on the QR scan below. Introducing the easiest way to provide access to giving with your credit card. Safe. Secure. Reliable. Located in the Church Narthex and at www.olmc.us or click on the QR scan to the left. AmazonSmile is a simple way to support Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Tenafly each time you shop at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the same low prices and selection as Amazon.com. AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your purchase price to our parish. Simply go to smile.amazon.com and select Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Tenafly or click on the QR scan below.