Advent Giving Tree - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

Our Lady of Mount Carmel
235 East State Street
Doylestown, PA. 18901
215-348-4190
Third Sunday of Advent
December 13, 2015
www.ourladymtcarmel.org
Tithing is “Stewardship In Action”
FROM THE DESK OF OUR PASTOR
Christian Stewardship
This month marks the 50th Anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council. One of its most
important documents was “The Declaration on Religious Liberty” which reflected the American
experience and particularly the work of the Jesuit John Courtney Murray. Another Jesuit Theologian
Avrey Dulles also pointed out the strengths and limitations of the Democratic model when applied to
Church structure when he wrote “Liberal Catholicism, with its enthusiasm for Democratic models,
runs the risk of introducing into the Church the ideologies and interest groups that compete for
power in Civil Society. American Catholics easily forget the New Testament warnings against
personal ambition and partisanship. In their zeal for updating the liberals too easily assume that
Catholicism can and should do away with its traditional structures, its reverence for the sacred, its
docility to authority and its esteem for sacrifice, prayer and contemplation.”
Msgr. Charles H. Hagan
PRAY THE ROSARY
COMMUNION UNDER
BOTH FORMS
Join in praying the Scriptural Rosary every
Tuesday at 7PM. We meet in the crying
1. December 20, 2015 - 9:00AM
room of the church.
2. December 27, 2015 - 10:30AM
Our Blessed Mother asks us to pray, especially the Rosary,
SICK AND HOMEBOUND
to bring peace into our families and our world.
In Our Prayers: Jim Biles, Doreen Sadowski, Don Sadowski,
The rosary is also prayed in Church on weekdays after the
Jr., Don Sadowski III, Neil Cronin, Baby Samuel Lutz, Carmen
6:30AM Mass, at 7:30AM before the 8AM Mass. and
DiGiandomenito, Peggy Johnson Maher, Kevin Mc Cann, Ed
after the Friday 8AM Mass. Call the Rectory 215-348-4190
Bromley, Michael Whitaker, M.D., John Kaminski, Elizabeth Fluck,
with questions.
Joann McHugh, Edna Bellucci, Louise Knop, Ted Marschall, Carl
Lahetta, Mary D’Eredita, Mary K. Zapf, Marianne Miller, James
Doherty, Angela Cummings, Garvin Kissinger, Glenn Dekutoski,
Robert Marquardt, Mary & Bill Allen, Joanne Beveridge, Wm. F.
Sultzer, III, Ed Olearczyk, Kimberly Catman, Frances Shagalsky,
Louise Matt, Rose Festa, Jason Burkart, Beverly Petrilla, Mary
Patterson, Edith Barbone, Tom & Brendon Mullen, Matthew Mc
Namee, Ruth Gilronan, Richard Carroll, Nanina Heurich, Josee
Ouellet, Josee Audet, Irene Mikolis, Stephen Romagnoli, Joan
Palermo, Hillary Di Tommaso, Patricia Mayo, Lauren Rainey,
Jonathan Walker, Robert Firesinger, Christina & Edward Dugas,
Miriam & Ralph Blanco, Margaret Simons, Edward & Melissa
Bauman, Jeannette Lee, Christopher Eisold, Bud Kern, Jay
Sulimay Maury, Lynne Sharkey, Ginny Mintz, Yolanda Nowak,
Damon & Laureen Lofgren, Debra Carbone, Alverta Allison,
Jason Smith, Barbara Brown, Christyne Kolen, John Mullen,
Elizabeth Ann Schlotter, Lucy Frey, Fred Roberts, Mary Corini,
Marguerite Peluso, Patrick McKenna, Lino & Engracia Fuentes,
Jimmy Gill, Alverna McCabe, Laurette DuBois.
Note: Names remain on the sick list for three weeks. If you
would like to have someone prayed for, please call the
Rectory, 215-348-4190.
PETITION BOOK
The petition book is available in the rear vestibule
for those who wish to enter their concerns in that
way.
Requests placed in the petition book are also
honored in a general way by the members of the
prayer chain.
The petition book will be brought up to
the altar the first Sunday of every month.
Ushers and Greeters
NEEDED
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day - can you help
with Ushering and Greeting? Let us know which
Mass you will attend. Call us at 215-348-2248.
Thank you!
Please remember: Helen D. Bowman, James J. O’Neill,
Anthony E. Trasatti, and all the faithful departed.
May they rest in peace
PRAYER CHAIN
The Shepherds’ Candle
Anyone in need of spiritual support may place
their requests on the prayer chain by calling
Barbara @ 215-345-6219.
The Shepherds heard and saw and then shared
the news of Christ the Savior and Lord.
As still today, we do too.
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If you walk down the
main hallway at school,
you’ll see the
Principal’s Pride board about hallway down on the left
side. Designed by our amazing art teacher, Mrs. Barr,
the bulletin board is intended to showcase outstanding
student achievement in all areas. The teachers select
tests, quizzes, projects or artwork that exemplify a
student’s best efforts and send it to the office to be
hung in the appropriate section. Most of the time,
that’s what you’ll see.
Right now, though, the Principal’s Pride board
is covered with colored hearts-hearts that represent
random acts of kindness that the students performed
over Thanksgiving break. Our Home and School
service coordinator, Mrs. Christine Thiel, challenged
the students at our Thanksgiving prayer service to go
out and make a difference. She reminded the students
that if each and every one of us performs a kindness
for just one person and they then carry that gift
forward, we create a positive chain of events without
end.
I was very curious about what the students
would do with this challenge. Would they do
something grand? Small? Would they even remember?
Many of the children reported that they helped their
families by decorating the Christmas tree, setting the
table for Thanksgiving, holding the door for relatives,
walking the dog, and raking leaves in the backyard.
Others recorded that they helped others by sorting
their clothing or toys so that they could send
donations to a charity or shelter. Still others performed
spiritual acts of kindness like the 6th grade student
who prayed for the father of a neighbor who has
terminal cancer. No matter how large or small the
offering, the students were proud of their
contributions.
Of course, I hope that they continue to spread
happiness throughout our community on a regular
basis, not just at Thanksgiving. Service is an integral
part of our mission at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
School and we all take it very seriously. Several staff
members shared stories about what they did to
surprise strangers with random acts of kindness with
some wonderful results. After all, you never know
when someone can use a gentle reminder that they are
important, necessary, loved. In the words of Mother
Teresa, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can
do small things with great love.”
Our Lady Of Mount
Carmel School
On-site PreK registration
begins 9:30-10:30AM on
January 12 for the 2016-2017
school year
5-Days a Week
Half Day or Full Day Programs
Children must be 4 yrs. old
by August 31st
To complete PreK registration please
bring the following:
*Original birth certificate
*Current immunization records
*$25 registration fee
*Registration forms which can be
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picked up at OLMC School office
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the first week in January.
Before and after school
C.A.R.E.S. available
OLMC School PreK 215-348-5907
[email protected]
God bless,
Dawn Parker
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“Shop with Scrip”
Advent Giving Tree
“Shop with Scrip” is a way to purchase gift cards at
your favorite retailers while helping Our Lady of Mount
Carmel School. “Shop With Scrip” offers over 600
national and local brands, including grocery stores,
department stores, gas stations, restaurants, hotels,
home improvement, and much more.
Any parishioner can purchase gift cards through the
“Shop with Scrip” program. You will receive the face
value of the gift card and a portion of the gift card
purchase will go towards helping OLMC School. If you
have a family member who attends OLMC School, your
“Shop with Scrip” purchase can help defray tuition
costs for your family member.
St. Vincent de Paul and the Giving Tree
Committee need your help.
TODAY, Sunday, December 13th at
12:00PM
is the day for all gifts to be returned to
the Advent Giving Tree.
If you have any problems,
please call 215-348-8833.
To begin using “Shop with Scrip” right away, simply
go to www.shopwithscrip.com and enroll on line. The
enrollment code for Our Lady of Mount Carmel is
9EC3E33D36195. It’s really that simple!
If you have any questions regarding the
“Shop with Scrip” program or need assistance with
We are in need of your help once again to
enrolling contact Kristen Druger at 215-356-4811 or
provide Christmas Dinner boxes for families in need.
email: [email protected] or Tammy Murphy
We hope that many of you who helped at Thanksgiving 215-778-2262 or email: [email protected].
will help us again in reaching out to those in need. We
also encourage new people to include this project in
your Christmas giving.
Advent Scripture/Faith Sharing
Please call 215-348-8833 and leave your name
We gather in St. Mary’s Hall
and phone number, someone will return your call and
8:45AM to 10AM
give you a code number, and the size of the family and
December 18, 2015
whether they wish a turkey or ham. The code number
Questions/information, please phone:
maintains confidentiality.
Sister Dolores 215-348-5488.
What is needed: a frozen turkey, ham, roast
(whatever is requested) and all the makings to prepare
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
that meal. Ideas: fresh or canned fruits and vegetables,
Food Drive
cranberry sauce, gravy, bread for stuffing or stuffing
The monthly St. Vincent de Paul food drive is THIS
mix and one home-baked item (cookies, pie, nut
weekend December 12th & 13th. A list of those items
bread): candles, napkins, flowers or other items that
currently needed is given below. Receptacles will be
you would like to add.
located at all entrances to the church. Thank you for your
continued generosity.
(Do not include any other frozen items, only
Christmas Dinner Baskets
the turkey)
Items Needed
Put all ingredients in a box (or two smaller
boxes that are easy to carry). Put the code number on
the box (boxes) and deliver to St. Mary’s Hall (next to
the Prayer Garden) on Wednesday, December 23, 2015
from 6AM to 11AM.
We will deliver the dinner boxes to the families that
same day.
Paper Products
Coffee
Tea Bags
Laundry Detergent
Shampoo
Juice
Cereal
Sugar
Flour
Pancake Mix
Spaghetti Sauce
Pancake Syrup
REMINDER: All dinner boxes must be
delivered to St. Mary’s (next to the prayer
garden) on Wednesday, December 23, 2015
between 6AM and 11AM. Thank you for your
continued generosity.
Jelly
Stewed Tomatoes
Rice
Canned Vegetables
Beef Stew
Kleenex
Canned Fruit
Diapers
Baby Food
Toothpaste
Tooth Brushes
Macaroni & Cheese
Thank you for your generosity.
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Parish Council Meeting
December 2, 2015
Christmas 2015
Rediscover Jesus, a book written by Matthew
Kelly of Dynamic Catholic, will be your Christmas
present from the Kelly Family and Monsignor Hagan.
Matthew Kelly and his wife donated 300,000
books to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. They are
committed to bringing Jesus to all. Please check out
their Dynamic Catholic website
(www.dynamiccatholic.com) and join them in bringing
Jesus to all. Who can resist an invitation to rediscover
Jesus, especially when it is extended by Matthew Kelly,
who - by combining words “dynamic” and “Catholic” has jolted millions of readers and viewers into igniting,
reviving or renewing their Catholic faith?
Thanks to Monsignor Hagan, OLMC has
received 3000 books to share with our parish. The
books will be distributed, one to a family, on Christmas
Day.
This book is not about words but an encounter
with Jesus.
Present: Msgr. Charles Hagan, Sister Dolores
Burkhardt, Joan Crowe, Sheila Duffy-Cyr, Joe Ferrara,
Tim Glasgow, Carol Guckavan, Joe Guckavan, Mary
Montgomery, John Neves, Janice Perry and OLMC
School Principal, Dawn Parker.
Opening Prayer: Msgr. Hagan
Letter to Parishioners: Finalized - preparation for
mailing in progress.
Sub-committee Reports
 Web Site/Tim Glasgow: a) Shared ideas for
enhancement & updating of OLMC current web
site, which designer, JS Paluch, is willing to
redesign. Input from all generations is requested
for consideration (i.e. site functionality &
fundamentals desired. b) Discussed need for site
controller/moderator to monitor site. c) Discussed
having coordinators from groups such as Youth &
Prep contribute input for their respective “pages”.
 Council Reception/Sheila Duffy-Cyr: December
12. Venue undecided. Sheila will further research
and follow-up via email.
 Communication/Joe Ferrara: Recommended that
Council members create individual OLMC/G-mail
accounts to be more accessible to parishioners for
comments & concerns.
School Report/Dawn Parker: Msgr. Hagan was
thanked for his support during the Middle States visit.
Initial report was “positive, moving and appreciative”.
OLMC School was commended for its faculty & school
spirit. Official Report due April 2016.
Advent & Christmas Schedules: a) Confessions are
heard every Wednesday at 7:00PM during Advent. b)
Communal Penance Service, Wednesday, December
16th, at 7:00PM.
Parishioner Comments: a) Need more hymns in
which people can join in singing b) Why was Mass/
Priest schedule omitted from the November 29th
Bulletin? (this was due to time constraints with
Thanksgiving holiday) c) Question about use of
incense at Mass (This is “Celebrant’s choice” per
Msgr. Hagan. This also applies to funerals). D) A
newcomer shared that OLMC was “very welcoming”. e)
“Holy water fonts need cleaning” (this will be done).
New Business: a) Church pews will be cleaned b)
Knights of Columbus are purchasing new chairs for
the gym. c) Christmas Gifts for Parish Families - free
book: Rediscovering Jesus. Written by Matthew Kelly,
distributed on Christmas. ARISE group instrumental in
providing.
Closing Prayer: Sister Dolores Burkhardt
Life is changed not taken away
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Evening: Tuesday evenings in St. Simon Stock House
6:30PM to 8:00PM.
12/15, 1/12/16
Day Time: Wednesday mornings in St. Mary’s Hall
10:30AM to 12 Noon
12/16, 1/6/16
Red Cross Blood Drive
Looking for a meaningful Christmas gift that allows
you to put your faith into action? The need is great and
it takes about an hour of your time and one pint of
blood. Your precious gift could make all the difference
in the life of another. Please consider donating at the
next OLMC Blood Drive scheduled for:
MONDAY. January 4, 2016
9:30AM to 7:45PM
St. Mary’s Hall
Please call us if you can help with the drive. Young
people, if you would like to bake something for the
canteen at the drive, we can offer you two community
service hours. This simple and delicious service
project is one that all the donors REALLY
APPRECIATE!
Feast of the Holy Innocents
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Almshouse Rd., Jamison
Join us on the Feast of The Holy Innocents, Monday,
December 28th, at 7:00PM as we celebrate a special
Mass for our precious pre-born aborted babies. Come
and celebrate the Gift of Life, all life from conception to
natural death. Our main celebrant will be Msgr. Robert
Powell. Many priests from the surrounding parishes
will be there to concelebrate Mass with Msgr. Powell.
Submitted by Janice Perry
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March for Life
Join us on Friday, January 22 for the Annual
March for Life in Washington, DC. The bus will
leave the OLMC Church parking lot (main) at 7AM.
There will be a comfort stop in Maryland and a
drop off at the Basilica of the Immaculate
Conception, then to the Rally Site. The Rally starts
at 12 Noon and the march will follow. Make your
reservation by call Kathy 215-348-4381. There will
Live Nativity
be no charge for your seat. A free will offering will
There will be a “Live Nativity” presented by the
be taken for the bus. A separate collection will be
Youth Group of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 5194 Cold taken for the bus driver gratuity.
Spring Creamery Rd., Doylestown. It will take
place outside of the church on Saturday,
Man Up Philly
December 19, 2015 from 4PM to 5PM and 6:30PM
Saturday, March 12, 2016
to 10PM. Please stop by and “Come and See.
Transforming Men, Transforming Families
Enter into the beautiful moment when our Lord
St. Joseph’s University
Jesus Christ was born. Prepare your hearts for
His coming and stay focused on the “reason for
Hagan Arena
the season”. Be present with our Blessed Mother,
This year Man Up Philly will be holding the 8th
St. Joseph, the Wise Men and the shepherds as
annual Men’s Spirituality Conference in
they gaze upon the face of God.
Philadelphia. We encourage all men to join us for
an inspiring time of faith and sharing. Experience
An Invitation from Monsignor Gentili
our area’s largest Men’s Spirituality conference
first-hand and join others who are ready to ManDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Please join Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Up by living their true calling.
as we enjoy Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along
Rich Gannon - Richard Joseph “Rich” Gannon is
performed by Bucks County Gilbert & Sullivan
Society and members of the community. Handel’s a former American football quarterback who
played eighteen seasons in the National Football
Messiah is a classic Christmas concert and a
League. He is currently a sports commentator
chance to rejoice and join together in an
with the CBS Sports and Sirius XM NFL Radio.
ecumenical celebration.
Blessings for a joyful Advent and Christmas
Curtis Martin - The Founder and CEO of FOCUS,
season,
the Fellowship of Catholic University Students,
Msgr. Joseph P. Gentili, Our Lady of Guadalupe
one of the fastest growing movements in the
Church
Catholic church. In reflecting on the work of
The Third Annual Handel’s Messiah singFOCUS, Cardinal Timothy Dolan stated, “If you’re
Along, accompanied by full orchestra, will be on
looking for hope, look to FOCUS”.
Saturday, December 19 at 2:00PM and at 8:00PM
at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5175 Cold
VISIT: ManUpPhilly.com for more information and
Spring Creamery Road, Doylestown. Admission is to register.
$10, and children 13 and under are free. The
“A Father must always be present in the family”
audience may come just to listen, or may join in
~ ~Pope Francis
singing the choral parts of the oratorio. Anyone
who wants to sing the chorus parts only and
Saints and their Quest for God
would like a PDF electronic file of the chorus
music emailed to them may request it by emailing
It is not surprising, then, that the devil should do
[email protected]. For further enjoyment, a
everything possible to influence us to give up prayer or
Live Nativity Scene will be at the church,
to pray badly, because he knows better than we do
presented by the Our Lady of Guadalupe Youth
how terrible it is for hell and how impossible it is that
Ministry, with hot chocolate refreshments for all, God should refuse us what we ask Him for in prayer.
from 4 to 5pm and from 6 to 10pm on the same
date. Further information is on the website
St. Jean Marie Baptiste Vianney
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Schedule
of
Events
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
This schedule was accurate at time of advance printing but is subject to change. The
times listed are the times the facility is being used; not the actual time of the event.
If you need assistance please call the Rectory 215-348-4190 and ask for Barb.
Sunday
7-12:30P CCD All School
12/13
Thursday
12/17
8:30-4P Adoration/Benediction, Church
9A Children’s Liturgy, Church, Rectory Lounge
1P Basketball, Gym
4-8P Teens, St. Mary’s
3:15-5P After School Prog., All School
6:30-7:20P Girl’s Choir, Church
6-10P Christmas Pageant School, Gym
7:30P RCIA, St. Mary’s
7:30P Choir, Church
7:30P Trp52, Stock House
Monday
12/14
9A-11A Bible Study, St. Mary’s
3:45-8:30P CCD All School
7P Webelos I, Rectory Lounge
7P St. Vincent de Paul, St. Mary’s
8:30-10P Basketball, Gym
Friday
12/18
8:30-10A Scripture Faith Sharing, St.
Mary’s
6-9P I Serve School, Gym
7P Wolves, Rectory Lounge
Tuesday
12/15
11-11:45A Meditation, St. Mary’s
1P Ladies of Mt. Carmel, Board Meeting, St. Saturday
8A Basketball, Gym
12/19
Mary’s
9A-2P Stage Crew Play, Cafeteria
3:30P Christmas Band Concert, Gym
6:15-9P AA, Rectory Lounge
6:15-7P Trp52, Stock House
6:30-9P Bereavement, St. Mary’s
7P Rosary, Church
Bulletin Deadlines
7P Pk 52, Cafeteria
Please submit items for Bulletin issues on left by
7-8:30P Venture Crew, Stock House
5:00 P.M. on the date to right:
Dec 27………………. Monday, Dec. 14th
Jan. 3 ……………….. Monday, Dec. 21st
Wednesday
12/16
6:30A Men’s Script, St. Mary’s Hall
Any questions contact: Barb Petrone
Bulletin Designer and Editor at:
[email protected]
10:30-12P Bereavement, St. Mary’s
6:30-8:30P Legion of Mary, Rectory Lounge
7P Penance Service, Church
7:30-9P Trp52, Cafeteria
Rev. Msgr. Charles H. Hagan, Pastor
Rev. Paschal Onunwa, Parish Vicar
Rev. Terence P. Weik, Parish Vicar
Rev. Harold B. McKale, Parish Vicar
Deacon George V. Corwell
Deacon Jim Fowkes
Sister Dolores Burkhardt, S.S.J.
Mr. Carl Kunkel,
Director of Sacred Music & Organist
PLEASE PRAY
FOR OUR TROOPS
Dylan Taylor, John F. Thompson, Nicholas Incelli, Colin Rodgers,
Zachary Taylor, Tim Carlin, Kyle P. Sablosky, Christopher Davies,
Michael Malandra, Jennifer Malandra, Nicholas Smith, Michael White,
Austin Savage, Anthony Taylor, Cole Hamilton, Nathan Danals, Ryan
Blentner, Veronica Camiolo, Erik Berg, Robert Reilly, Sam Friedman,
Jim Pasquarette, Robert Hayes, Mark Sherkey, Tyler Gall, Josh
Maxwell, Shawn Glaush, Christopher Callahan, Seth Gilpin, Steven
A. Campbell, Christopher C. Brown, Luke Easterday, Sean Madison,
Ethan Surrusco, Anthony Marinucci, John Brabazon, Matthew D.
Carey, Thomas Forsthoefel, Bryan Buckley, David Belz, Trevor
Needham, Michael Warren Sabia, Christopher Bellus, Matt Matlock,
Matthew Fedele, Anthony F. Kurz, Michael Eriandson, and Andrew
Hoban.
Contact Tara Conway
[email protected].
267-221-5541
Mrs. Dawn Parker
School Principal
Mrs. Cindy Balceniuk,
Director of Religious Ed.
Barbara Miller
Director of Adult Faith Formation
Maureen Brill
Youth Minister
or
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SUNDAY MASSES
READINGS FOR:
Vigil Saturday 5:00 P.M.
SUNDAY
6:30, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 A.M. 12 Noon & 5 P.M.
DAILY MASSES
6:30 AND 8:00 A.M., SATURDAY 8:00 A.M.
HOLY DAYS
Vigil 7:30 P.M.
6:30 & 8:00 A.M.
12 Noon & 7:30 P.M.
CONFESSIONS
(Sacrament of Reconciliation) Saturday 8:30 to 9:00 A.M. and
Saturday Evenings: 7:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Private confession to be
arranged with a Priest. Call 215-348-4190.
The Parish Rectory Office is open for routine business
Monday through Friday 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Reception area open after 5PM Monday-Friday 5PM to 7:15PM
Saturday 12 Noon - 5PM
Sunday 9AM - 12 Noon
December 13, 2015
1) Zephaniah 3:14-18a
2) Philippians 4:4-7
3) Luke 3:10-18
December 20, 2015
1) Micah 5:1-4a
2) Hebrews 10:5-10
3) Luke 1:39-45
Celebrants
Subject to Change
December 20, 2015
5:00PM
6:30AM
7:30AM
9:00AM
10:30AM
12 Noon
5:00PM
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There are many good organizations offering confidential
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Bereavement 215-348-5488
Family Min. 215-348-5488
Adult Faith 215-348-4190
Parish Nurse 215-348-4190
Ministry/Elderly/Ill &
Homebound 215-348-4190
Music Office
Youth Min.
School
CCD
Rectory Fax
Msgr. Hagan
Msgr. Hagan
Fr. Mc Kale
Fr. O’Neill
Fr. Terry
Fr. Terry
Fr. Onunwa
INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Third Sunday of Advent
December 13, 2015
215-345-8782
267-247-0134
215-348-5907
215-345-7089
215-348-3104
Mon.
Please remember our Church in your will.
Contact Msgr. Hagan for information on how you can include
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
www.ourladymtcarmel.org
Email: [email protected]
December14
6:30 A.M. Matthew Hollander
8:00 A.M. Brian Good
Tue.
December 15
6:30 A.M. Robert Prieto, Jr.
8:00 A.M. Joan Simmons
Loving Service in Christ’s Name: St. Vincent de Paul
Society: 215-348-8833.
Wed.
To join our parish - We welcome all new parishioners that live
within the boundaries assigned to our parish. You can register
in the Rectory after 9:00A.M. weekdays or after the Sunday
Masses.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). A program
for those interested in learning more about the Catholic Church.
If interested, call to register 215-348-4190.
Sponsor Certificates for Baptism or Confirmation. Contact
the Parish Office in advance 215-348-4190.
December 16
6:30 A.M. Ann Hinek
8:00 A.M. Anna Mackiewicz
Thurs.
December 17
6:30 A.M. Patricia A. Kardish
8:00 A.M. Margaret Rein
Friday
December 18
6:30 A.M. George O’Connor
8:00 A.M. William Davis
Baptisms:
Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday. The
regularly scheduled time is 2:00 P.M. Pre-baptismal classes are
held on the first Sunday of the month at 7:00 P.M. in St. Mary’s
Hall. Only new parents or those who have not previously
attended a pre-baptismal class are required to attend. Please
call the Rectory to arrange for a baptism.
Marriage: Arrangements must be made with a Priest in the
parish at least six months before the date of the wedding to
assure sufficient preparation.
Pregnancy Hotline 610-626-4006
Signing Mass: Second Sunday of each month at 10:30 A.M.
Sat.
December 19
8:00 A.M. Patricia & Thomas O’Kane
5:00 P.M. William T. McAndrews
Sun.
6:30 A.M.
7:30 A.M.
9:00 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
12:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M.
WELCOME TO RETURNING CATHOLICS:
Those who have been away from the Church are invited to
participate in the process of becoming reacquainted. Call 215348-4190.
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December 20
Bruce Ercolino
Patricia A. Kardish
Barbara & Danny Boytin
August H. Ramm & Thomson Family
Leon Mc Guire
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Parishioner
215-799-0515
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D.M.D., M.S.D.
Specialist in Orthodontics
For Children & Adults • Invisalign Certified
1300 Horizon Dr. Suite 117
Chalfont PA
215-997-0200
698350 Our Lady of Mount Carmel (A)
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