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Gaudete Sunday Volume 1, Issue 10: December 14, 2014 We’re Celebrating Christmas at Carmel!
This beautiful painting by long-time parishioner Bill Angresano shows all the hard work that the men
of OLMC put into our crèche each year. Many thanks and appreciation go to Bill Angresano, Paul
Angresano, Vinnie Antonucci, Chris Connolly, Leo De Candia, Peter Emmi, Jim Golodik, Miro Hojsak,
and John Thomas for sharing their time and talents this year. Join us this Sunday as we continue
the preparations with an Advent prayer service in the church at 4:00 p.m., followed by a cookie
exchange in The Odyssey Theatre!
Our Lady of Mount Carmel 10 County Road Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.568.0545 This Weekend
Jesse Tree Gift Returns Due
Prayer Service & Cookie Exchange at 4 PM
Volume 1, Issue 10 Gaudete Sunday Staff Directory Very Rev. Leonard J. Gilman, O. Carm. Pastor
e - [email protected] Church Office
Elizabeth Gardner
Office Manager
Mary Ann Nelson
Receptionist
t - 201.568.0545 f - 201.568.3215
e - [email protected] 1. How many years at OLMC?
Justin: 8 years
Matthew: 7 years
2. Favorite movie?
Justin: Godzilla (2014)
Matthew: Son of God. I liked how Jesus recruited and brought the
twelve Apostles together.
3. A fun/moving/exciting OLMC memory?
Justin: “Trunk-or-Treat” held on Halloween at the Academy. I liked
how all the parents of the students got together and equipped and
decorated their vehicles. It was so much fun and everyone loved it.
Matthew: The OLMC Basketball Pep Rallies!
4. Last book you finished?
Justin: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling.
Matthew: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling.
5. A place you always wanted to travel to?
Justin: Japan
Matthew: Italy
6. Life advice? Favorite quote?
Justin: “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”
(Confucius)
Matthew: “Treat others the way you want others to treat you.”
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! Roxanne Kougasian
Secretary
t - 201.871.4662
e - [email protected]
Deacons
Deacon Lex Ferrauiola e - [email protected] Deacon David Loman 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] Liturgy & Pastoral Ministry Elliot Guerra
Director of Mission Development
t - 201.568.1403 e - [email protected] Academy Michael Bruno Principal
t - 201.567.6491
f - 201.568.1402 e - [email protected] 2 Volume 1, Issue 10 Gaudete Sunday December 14, 2014
Dear Parishioners,
This is Gaudete Sunday. It is an invitation to all Christians to rejoice, not
because the world is perfect, but because Jesus is coming into the world.
Let’s not pretend: Each of us knows that there are countless intolerable
situations in our world. Most people have known times of deep
darkness at some point in their lives. And, for some, Christmas is a time
of additional pain, because the joyful celebration of others only
highlights their own loneliness and lack of hope. So, what do we, as
Christians, have to say to those who are in despair?
Before I became a priest, but while I was discerning priesthood, I volunteered in a Hospice. A Hospice is a
place where people go when they have a terminal disease. I was on call Christmas day. Most of the patients
were taken out for the day by their relatives and friends or, if they were too sick for that, the family came to
visit. The only patient in the whole hospital who didn’t get a visit was a little 81-year old woman. The
nurses called me about her. They said, “Please, you’ve got to come and see her, she’s been lying there
crying her heart out for four hours.” So, I went to see her immediately. All around her were other patients
with their visitors. And she was just an island of misery with tears covering her face. When I arrived, I
pulled the screens around her so we could be in private. Then, because I didn’t know what else to do, I sat
down and held her hand. And, within a minute, it all poured out, how neither of her two children, nor the
rest of her family, had contacted her for years. How she had no friends who kept in touch with her. She
acknowledged that this would be her last Christmas, and that nobody in the world cared if she lived or
died. And how probably no one at all would come to her funeral.
I searched for something to say that would comfort her and not sound trite, but I could not think of a single
thing. So I sat with her, holding her hand in silence. After about twenty minutes, a nun came in very
quietly. She sat on the other side of the bed, held the other hand, and began to pray. I don’t remember how
long we sat there praying, but it was quite a while. Then, the nun went away as quietly as she had come.
And the old lady turned to me and said, “Thank you, I think I’ll sleep now.” And she smiled beautifully.
Her smile made my Christmas.
I never saw her again; she died that night. At her funeral there was only the priest, the nun and myself. But ,
I hope, and I believe, that she died at peace with God and with herself, and with the family and friends who
had forgotten her.
As Christians we are asked not merely to repeat the words of the Gospel, but to give expression to them in
our lives. If the love of Jesus is to be a reality in the lives of those who most need it, it can only be through
our consoling love and strengthening presence. If we truly live by faith, and have experienced the coming
of Jesus as a strength in times of suffering, then that is a gift to be shared. There are many who are
overwhelmed by trouble and can only be saved from despair if we reach out to comfort them in the spirit of
Jesus. We, too, have been appointed to carry on the healing ministry of Jesus. We are not the light, only
witnesses to speak for the light—this is our ministry. We are Jesus’ disciples in 2014; if we don’t do it, no
one else will.
Fr. Leonard+ 3 Volume 1, Issue 10 Gaudete Sunday DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday
Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Mt 21:23-27
Tuesday
Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Mt 21:28-32
Wednesday Gn 49:2, 8-10; Mt 1:1-17
Thursday Jer 23:5-8; Mt 1:18-25
Friday
Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:5-25
Saturday Is 7:10-14; Lk 1:26-38
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BAPTISMS
The following individuals were recently baptized at Our Lady of
Mount Carmel. Let us welcome them into our faith community!
Simone Kabadi Berger
Ciaran Robert Fitzpatrick
Mikkel Leutgeb
Jamison William Mora
Sofia Francesca Pinton
Owen Christopher DSilva Shin
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FAMILY MASS & PARISH COFFEE
Next Sunday, December 21st
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15th
8:30 Gerard Mills req. the Russell Family
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16th
8:30 Albert Natelli req. Edward, Marilette & Sebastian
Valerio
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Join us at the 10 a.m. Family Mass next Sunday followed by a
Parish Coffee in the cafeteria!
SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND
Retirement Fund for Religious
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17th
8:30 Adam & Antoinette Shanks req. Liz & David
Shanks
Share your gratitude for the senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and
religious order priests who made a positive difference in so
many lives. Please give generously.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18th
8:30 James Conneen req. His Wife, Pat & Family
Please keep in your prayers the following people:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19th
8:30 Fr. Peter Byrth, O.Carm.
Rachel Durso
Anthony Emmanuele
Jacob Rodsan
RJ Sy
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20th
8:30 Felix Miguel req. the Hellman Family
5:00 Deceased members of the Renn & Crowley
Families req. the Crowley Family
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21st
8:00 Anthony Paone req. His Brother & Family
10:00 Robert Johnson req. The Neus Family
12:00 Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Nicholas Tolliver
Marie (Ceci) Vidal
Ryan Wypler
MINISTERS FOR DECEMBER 20th & 21st
5 PM
Servers – Kristen Anderson, Michael Anderson, Lainie Doran
Lector – Brian Anderson
Eucharistic Ministers – Lauretta Miller, Mae Kenny
8 AM
THE BREAD AND WINE
This week the Bread and Wine are in memory of
deceased members of the D’Elia & Puccio Families req.
the Antonucci Family.
THE SANCTUARY LAMP
This week the Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of Thomas
DeAngelis req. his daughter, Angie Bracconeri, &
Family.
REST IN PEACE
Please remember in your prayers Anthony Sorrentino
and all the service men and women who have died this
week.
Servers – Aimee Balancio, Ann Marie Balancio
Lector – Mary Paone
Eucharistic Ministers – Stephanie Marchetto, Pat White
10 AM
Servers – Luke Figueroa, Sedona Perin, Catherine Callahan
Lector – Jackie Dragon
Eucharistic Ministers – Kathy Kagy, Jennifer Schippert
NOON
Servers – Justin Del Valle, Ariana Novero, Matthew Del Valle
Lector – Michael Giuliano
Eucharistic Ministers – Jaga Kokosinski, Maria Luppino
4 Volume 1, Issue 10 Gaudete Sunday RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Please check the parish website www.olmc.us (Religious
Education tab) for the monthly newsletter and calendars.
CLASSES
Sunday, December 14th – Gr. K-8 (8:45-10:55 a.m.)
Monday, December 15th – Gr. 6,7,8 (7:00-8:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, December 16th – Gr. K-5 (3:30-4:45 p.m.)
SACRAMENT INFORMATION
Confirmation
Confirmation Parent and Candidate Meeting
THE WEEKLY RUNDOWN
CONGRATULATIONS!
The following Academy of Our Lady of Mount Carmel students
have been named to the Honor Roll. These students have
demonstrated outstanding academic performance for the First
Trimester of the 2014-2015 academic year:
8th Grade
Michael Min
Jamile Munoz
Celina Peralta
Confirmation Date: Saturday, April 18, 2015, 11:00 a.m.
First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation Date: Saturday, January 17, 2015
Two services: 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
First Eucharist
First Eucharist Parent Meeting
Thursday, February 26th, 2015 – 10:00 a.m. -or- 7:00 p.m.
(Parents must attend one meeting.)
First Eucharist Dates: Saturday, April 25, 2015, 11:00 a.m. and
Saturday, May 2, 2015, 11:00 a.m.
NEW JERSEY VETERANS HOME
Students in the Religious Education Program made Veterans
Day cards for residents at the New Jersey Veterans Home at
Paramus. Giulia Kirsch, Supervisor of Recreation, wrote back:
“We are grateful to you for helping to enhance the quality of
life for our Veterans. We appreciate your efforts on their
behalf, and thank you for thinking of them.”
CHRISTMAS ALTAR FLOWERS
If you would like to make a donation to help with the cost of
flowers that will decorate our church for Christmas, please fill
out the form below. Donations may be made in memory of a
loved one or for a special intention. Checks should be made
payable to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and can be dropped in
the collection or returned to the Church Office.
PLEASE PRINT
Donated by: __________________________________________
8th Grade
Rachelle Huh
Kylie Mena
Principal’s List
7th Grade
Jennifer Baer
Adam D’Souza
Molly Fitzsimons
Bella Gratale
Chloe Rees
Melissa Rose
Alejandro Zayas
High Honors
7th Grade
Greyson Beato
Courtney Hairston
Lauren Miglietta
Luke Schrank-Garcia
Cassandra Sy
6th Grade
Kate Foy
Eunice Kim
Alexis Palumbo
Allan Sevillano
Natasha Vafiadis
6th Grade
Marion Caffey
Giselle Martin
Honors
8th Grade
Katerina Poulos
Congratulations to the following Academy alumni/OLMC
parishioners for outstanding academic performance during
the First Marking Period of the 2014-2015 academic year:
Academy of the Holy Angels
Principal’s List – Nicole Margiotta
Honor Roll – Danielle Cahill, Grace Diaz, Caroline Fernandez,
Amanda Hernandez, Grace Jansson, Clara Jeon, Suwon Joo,
Allyson Martin, Jessica Ng, Shiho Numakura,
Samantha Pereira, Rachel Ann Silvestri, Sofia Urquiola,
Krystina Vafiadis, Cecilia Zayas
Bergen Catholic High School
Principal’s List – Michael Classi, Brandon Nazario
First Honors – Brian Anderson, James Baksh, Albert Gordon,
Ryan Kitts, Vincent Margiotta, Eugene Moran,
Brendan Rossignol, Caleb Shaia, Christopher Sorrentino,
Michael Sorrentino, Ryan Taccetta, Nicholas Vafiadis
Second Honors – Owen Kraft, Nicholas Kranjac
Paramus Catholic High School
First Honors – Won Kyung, Dylan Luther, Jordan Meltzer,
Anthony Monte, Mackenzie Mortensen
Second Honors – Amani Bernard
In Memory of: ________________________________________
Special Intentions for: __________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________
Phone #: ____________________________________________
OFFICE OF CONCERN
This Sunday is the Office of Concern collection.
All donations can be dropped off at the elevator.
Thank you for your generosity!
5 Volume 1, Issue 10 Gaudete Sunday Electronic Offering Giving with Faith Direct Faith Direct enables you to make your parish contributions through either direct debit to your checking account or through your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit cards. No more writing checks or searching for envelopes on the way out the door. Now you can apply the convenience of direct debit to your parish offerings, including Holy Day and Special Collection contributions. With Faith Direct, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will gain predictable cash flow that will help us with planning our parish programs. Faith Direct also offers you personalized offertory cards to replace your envelopes for the collection basket. Of course, enrollment is voluntary, but many parishes and their members around the country have experienced a win-­‐win with Faith Direct. If you find this program to be appropriate for you, please visit www.faithdirect.net to enroll securely on line. Our parish code is NJ122. Introducing the easiest way to provide access to giving with your credit card. Safe. Secure. Reliable. Located in the Church Narthex! AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Tenafly every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Tenafly. To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to AmazonSmile to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. You use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same. On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you need to select “Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Tenafly” to receive donations from your eligible purchases before you begin shopping. AmazonSmile will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make on AmazonSmile will result in a donation to Our Lady of M t Carmel Church, Tenafly. “Adult Continuing Catholic Studies
with Deacon Lex”
In addition to personal sharing and reflection, our Group will
encounter Jesus and understand his mission as recorded in the
Gospel of Saint Matthew.
We are using a series of DVD presentations from Ascension Press
entitled “Matthew: The King and His Kingdom.” Come join us to
explore how the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament are
fulfilled as Jesus establishes a new covenant and announces the
Kingdom of Heaven on earth.
Our Group meets in the Titus Brandsma Room at 1:00 each
Monday of Advent; our next gathering is December 15th. Please
ring the bell and enter through the glass doors of the school, south
parking lot (Clinton Avenue side). For info, contact Deacon Lex at
[email protected] or 201-568-6819.
Mt. Carmel Annual Cocktail Reception
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Knickerbocker Country Club
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Open Bar, Lunch & Dessert, Irish Coffee, Music
$70 per person
A special invitation to Mt. Carmel Academy alumni as we
celebrate the 135th Anniversary of the oldest functioning grammar
school in the Archdiocese!
To reserve your place, please complete this form and mail to:
John Barrett, 62C Franklin Street, Tenafly, NJ 07670.
Please make check payable to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Name(s): ___________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________
# People: __________
Check Amount: $_______________