Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 235 East State Street Doylestown

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
235 East State Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-4190
www.ourladymtcarmel.org
Tithing is “Stewardship in Action”
November 16,2014
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
From the Pastor’s Desk
Christian Stewardship
Pope Francis recently shared some important insights regarding the Penal System and the
Death Penalty: “All Christians and people of good will are thus called today to struggle not
only for abolition of the Death Penalty, whether it be legal or illegal and in all its forms, but
also to improve prison conditions, out of respect for the human dignity of persons deprived
of their liberty. And this I connect with life imprisonment. Life imprisonment is a hidden death
penalty.”
Msgr. Charles H. Hagan
Life is changed not taken away.
COMMUNION UNDER
BOTH FORMS
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS
“Grief is like a long, winding valley where any bend
may reveal a totally new landscape.”...C.S.Lewis
1. November 23, 2014 - 12 Noon
2. November 30, 2014 - 9:00 AM
We offer a safe place in which to do the work of grieving. Each
new gathering builds on the previous one.
EVENING
We gather on Tuesday evenings
St. Simon Stock House, 6:30PM - 8:00PM
11/18/14 Exploring feelings during grief
11/25/14 Physical aspect during grief
12/09/14 Celebrating holidays/rituals
1/13/15 Reinvesting in life...moving forward
DAYTIME
We gather on Wednesday mornings
St. Mary’s Hall, 10:30Am - 12:00PM
12/03/14 Physical aspect during grief
12/10/14 Celebrating holidays/rituals
1/7/15 Reinvesting in life...moving forward
SICK AND HOMEBOUND
In Our Prayers:
Johnny Tate, John Shackleton, Gianna Masciantonio
(new born - brain tumor), Frank “B”, Paul Bennis, Manda
Martelli, Ernest Martelli, Jim Boyle, Jason Smith, Shaun
Carter, Jeff Toner, Barbara Brown, Joan Grycewicz,
Irene Mikols, Bob Breeze, Christyne Kolen, Gary
Hoeffner, John Mullen, Pat & Tom Olsen, Jim Hendricks,
Elizabeth Ann Schlotter, Mary Bain, Lena Matozza,
Beverly Petrilla, Robert Richardson, Lucy Frey, Edward
Bauman, Melissa Bauman, Patricia De Bianca, Fred
Roberts, Rita Graves, Mary Corini, Marguerite Peluso,
Lili Maltese, Patrick McKenna, Lino & Engracia Fuentes,
Jimmy Gill, Alverna McCabe, Laurette DuBois, Dolores
Pers.
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.
Second Collection THIS weekend, November 15 &
16 is for St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
We thank you for your generosity.
The Second Collection NEXT weekend, November
22 & 23 is for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
We thank you in advance for your continued
generosity
Please remember: Janet Doyle, Anne Arnold,
Christopher J. Mc Cauley, Anne M. Stanger, Carl
Swartz, Joseph Bucciarelli, Sr., Emelia Petrillo,
and all the faithful departed.
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.
“May God hold them in the
Palms of His hands”
Bucks County
Festival of Praise and Vocations
There will be a Bucks County Festival of Praise
and Vocations Holy Hour on November 20, 2014
from 7:30PM-8:30PM at the main church at St.
Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA.
For more information, please contact Fr.
Jason Buck at:
[email protected], or Fr. Jonathan
Dalin at: [email protected].
Fr. Dalin’s phone number is 215-493-3377 X211.
PRAYER CHAIN
Anyone in need of spiritual support may
place their requests on the prayer chain
by calling Barbara @ 215-345-6219.
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Thanksgiving Food Boxes
We need your help in providing Thanksgiving
Dinner Food Boxes for families in need.
Please call 215-348-8833 to let us know if you can
help. When you call, leave your name, and phone
number. I will call you back with a code number,
the size of the family and whether they wish a
turkey or a ham dinner. The code number
maintains confidentiality.
To prepare the box for the Thanksgiving dinner,
purchase the ingredients that you and your family
would like to give: fresh fruits and vegetables, a
freshly baked item such as cookies, or nut bread,
cranberry sauce, bread for stuffing or stuffing
mix, potatoes or instant potatoes, canned
vegetables and fruits, candles, pretty napkins..any
extras that you choose...and, of course, a frozen
turkey (Do not include any other frozen items,
only the turkey). Please do not include any
alcoholic beverages with the food baskets.
Put all the 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
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 6AM to 11AM.
We will deliver the dinner boxes to the families the
same day.
Thank you for your generous help.
I can also give you a code number for Christmas
if you wish.
Third grade was brimming with enthusiasm last week! A
representative from the Bucks County Extension Office
presented an embryology program explaining the parts of
an egg and the various stages of chick development. Then
each third grade class received a chick incubator and seven
eggs on Friday. By Monday morning , two little chicks had
pecked their way out of their shells in Mrs. O’Mara’s room,
and one chick had made an appearance in Mrs. Poiesz’s
room. The students watched intently as the little balls of
feathers rolled around the incubator trying to gain their
footing. Within hours, all seven chicks had hatched in each
classroom and were ready to be transported to their new
cardboard box home. The third grade students eagerly
watched “Chick Filet” and “Snowball” grow over the
course of the week until it was time to allow the chicks to
return to the farm. What an incredible learning experience
for the students!
God bless,
Dawn Parker
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Santa
Breakfast
Please join the Mothers of Young Children
as they host a family Christmas breakfast
open to all parish families. There will be a
continental breakfast, a Christmas story, a craft activity and
musical entertainment.
There will be an opportunity for the children to have their
pictures taken with Santa, so don’t forget your camera!
Parish Community Ministry
When: Saturday, December 13th from 9am-11am
(Santa will arrive at 9:45)
Where: OLMC School Cafeteria
The Parish Community Ministry (PCM) will be offering
the opportunity for parish families to make Advent
wreaths the weekend of November 29th and 30th.
Fresh greens and supplies will be available in St.
Mary’s Hall before the 5PM Mass on Saturday,
November 29th and from 8:00AM - 12:00 Noon on
Sunday, November 30th. Wreaths will be blessed
during the following masses: 5:00PM (Saturday),
9:00AM, 10:30AM and 12 Noon Masses on Sunday.
Suggested donation is $5 if you provide the wire form
from prior years or $9 if you need to purchase a wire
form.
Register by contacting Trish Jordan at 215-766-3716
or via email at: [email protected].
This is a donation collection event benefiting the families
serviced by the Doylestown Food Pantry (Bucks County
Housing Group). Each family attending is asked to bring an
unwrapped gift or a gift card for a child or teenager in lieu
of admission to the event.
We are in great need of items for older children and
teenagers. Gift ideas include gift cards to KMART, Bath
and Body Works, Famous Footwear etc.
Space is Limited!
Promptly reply by Sunday, December 7th with the
number of adults and children attending to Angela
Hartman, [email protected].
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Advent Giving Tree
and Christmas Programs for those in need
Members of OLMC
The Advent Giving Tree will be decorated with gift tags
for our parish families in need as well as for shut-ins
and children in the inner city. Take a tag from the tree
and purchase the gift requested (not more than $30.00)
wrap the gift and tape the tag to the gift. RETURN IT TO
THE GIVING TREE no later than SUNDAY, DECEMBER
14, 2014, noon mass.
This is such a simple and direct way to help our
parishioners who are in nursing homes and the many
children, both in Doylestown and in the city, who will
be delighted with a special gift for Christmas.
For the Haiti Ministry, these gifts are NOT to be
wrapped, just put them in a bag and put the tag on
them. Our Haiti Ministry team will deliver them when
they journey to Haiti again. A list of items needed are
on the back of the tags.
If you have a question about the tags, please call 215348-8833 and leave your name and phone number and
a brief message about the tag. Someone will return
your call within two days.
Tags are color coded:
White: clients in the Doylestown area; Dark Blue:
BARC; pink: shut-ins in Phila; lime green: Catholic
Worker (Phila); yellow: cookies for prison Christmas
party; dark green: nursing homes (Doylestown);
purple: Bucks County Children and Youth; red: St.
Timothy’s (Phila); Orange: Haiti Ministry; light blue:
Our Lady of Hope (Phila).
I’d like to invite you to participate in the
formation of an Adult Faith Formation
committee so that we, as a parish, can
develop programs and services that
meet the needs of our community.
Please join Barb Miller on Monday,
November 24, 2014 in the school
cafeteria at 7:00PM.
Christmas with the Choir
Singing Christmas music is
always a special experience and
singing it in the Parish Choir
makes it even better! The Choir
is now preparing this year’s
Christmas Music and there is
still time for you to come aboard
and join in. Just call 215-345-8782 for
encouragement and details.
St. Alphonsus Parish, Maple Glen invites you to
join us for an “Olde Fashioned Christmas Bazaar” on
Sat., Nov. 22, from 9AM to 3:30PM. HO-HO-HO!!
Start your Christmas buying and enjoy a holiday
atmosphere. There will be a food court; a children’s
OPEN YOUR HEART AND HOME: Local Host
Secret Santa Shoppe; a home-baked goods table; gift
Families needed for 10th grade Chinese International
students. One will attend Archbishop Wood HS and the raffles and 50-50 chances plus 40 vendors featuring
mostly handcrafted items. Instead of an entrance fee,
other will attend Plumstead Christian School, starting
we ask that shoppers bring a dry staple or canned
in January, tuition paid. Both boys are motivated
good for a local food pantry! Further info: Ellen Lee
learners with a wide variety of interests such as:
soccer, football, basketball, music, science, dogs, and 215-837-0706 or Mary Frances Kelly 215-206-9112.
computers, etc. One currently is studing at an
international school in MN and the other at an
American school in Beijing. Host families provide room
and board & receive a generous monthly hosting
stipend & a fulfilling experience. If interested contact
Cecelia LaPlaca with Nacel Open Door, Program,
(www.nacelopendoor.org) at 215-584-7751 or
[email protected].
La Salle College High School
Christmas Shopping Spectacular
La Salle College High School
Sunday, December 7, 2014
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Ladies, this event is open to all shoppers, so call your
girlfriends and come join the fun!
Ticket cost is $25. This includes spectacular
shopping, and a delicious lunch!! Tickets for students
are $15. Walk-ins are welcome!
Tickets can be purchased online at:
Celebrate Christmas with the Seminarians
This year, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is combining its
annual Open House and Christmas Concert events on Sunday,
December 7. Tours of the Seminary begin at 1PM with the last
tour beginning at 3PM. Seminarians will guide visitors through the
historic buildings to view sacred art, common areas and
Christmas crèches on display in the Ryan Memorial Library
featuring dozens of Nativity scenes from around the world.
Refreshments are provided after the tours.
The Christmas concert begins at 4PM and will feature the
musicians and choir of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. The
entire day is free and open to the public. For more information:
www.scs.edu.
www.lschs.org/mothers
Questions contact: Margaret Curran at:
[email protected].
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Another gift was a conversation with the academic vice president,
a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia, at Neumann University in
Aston, Delaware County; after which it was apparent that Paschal
is ill equipped to begin a nursing course of studies without a
rigorous scientific background. Such realization helped make a
course correction towards the social sciences; and then came the
good news in August, that he passed the national exam required
for college….I’m not exactly sure when the moment arrived for me
in terms of another trip to Haiti, but now that I have a Haitian
Grandson, it slowly became a forgone conclusion. No more
vaccinations or medications this time (except for malaria
prophylaxis) and now actually knowing what to expect—well, I
was surely excited about returning to Port-au-Prince with our
team. And then, the week before we were scheduled to depart, I
received word that my dearest friend Peg (whom I’ve known for
thirty years, and who was like a second mother to me) had died. I
felt on the horns of a dilemma: if I go to Haiti for the week then I
will miss her funeral; and if I stay behind for her funeral, then I will
miss Haiti, and all of the cost and preparations will be lost. A
compromise was found, and I’m grateful that her eight children
agreed to wait for me to return from a shortened trip (four days) to
Haiti in order for me to preside/preach at her funeral Mass.
Once again, I was a pharmacist in Port-au-Prince—albeit one who
counted out pills that were checked and double-checked by others
more medically certified than me. It was much easier this second
time, with the experience that I had last year in the same clinic
pharmacy. Again, my heart is touched and I feel privileged to
come among such faith-filled, dignified, and long suffering/
perseverant people. I also feel happy hearing our long time
serving doctors and nurse practitioners remark about the progress
they witness in the health conditions of the people--so much
better now than when we first began the clinic. As I looked out the
metal window grates of the pharmacy one day, I spied a young
boy with his mother. He stood out that day, because the children’s
clinic was underway over at St. Jude Church, and we were only
seeing adults then. I grabbed a couple of ‘Dum-Dums,’ --flavored
lollipops that we give to the children--and whistled to get his
attention. After he took them from me, he gave me a little fistbump to say, ‘thanks!’
Haiti Revisited: Even Small Progress Makes
Things Better, by Fr. Terry Weik. It was never my intention
to return to Haiti, after my initial trip there last year. My reason for
going in 2013 was to see what our medical mission team does
there; and with such first-hand experience, then I could serve as a
cheerleader back home, striving to support their efforts. But the
Lord often works in ways unforeseen and mysterious! As part of
our team last year, I met a young man named Paschal Voltaire,
who lives in the sprawling rectory compound and works for St.
Jude Parish. We were able to connect some because he speaks a
little English, and just before our ride home from the clinic to the
rectory one day, he looked at me and said, “You could be my
father.” That registered in both my heart and my head, and I
briefly pondered it as we rode through the dusty and bumpy Portau-Prince streets after a long and very hot but satisfying day,
tending to the health concerns of so many poor and patient
Haitian people. As we were disembarking back at the rectory
compound, I called Paschal over, repeated what he had said to
me, and then looked him in the eyes and told him in reply, “I could
be your Grandfather!”
Trying to articulate the experience of being in Haiti as part of a
medical mission team requires some time for prayerfully
unpacking it all, and coming to terms with its many surprising
realities. I found myself repeatedly using the words, ‘amazing,’
and ’overwhelming.’ I was aware, at a deeper level, that
transformation was happening within me; and that I was returning
to Doylestown a different and better person because of my
encounters with the wonderful Haitian people whom I met.
Eventually it was this notion that landed upon my heart: I cannot
solve the myriad problems and challenges facing this
impoverished island nation, but perhaps I can accomplish
something significant for a Haitian person right in front of me. And
such notion was followed quickly by the memory of Paschal’s
smiling face, with his invitation: “You could be my father.” I
believed that I could become an instrument for his continued and
higher education.
After assurances from Fr. Andrew that Paschal is worthy of such
effort, I turned to our OLMC parish family and begged for your
support—which flowed in generously and even abundantly. I am
humbled and gratified by such powerful help: thank you so very
much! My pledge is to fund one-third of the tuition costs for
Paschal’s university studies, which means that I need to raise the
remaining two-thirds. The gifts given range between ten dollars
from a widow living on a fixed income who wishes she could do
more, to fifteen hundred dollars from a couple who realizes that a
good education is the reason their adult children are now
successful in life—and this is an opportunity for them to give
back—with many more donations, small and large, in between.
I very much wanted the opportunity for some meaningful
conversation with Paschal about his coming higher studies. I
brought him a new backpack as a congratulatory gift for his
passing the national exam. With Fr. Andrew joining us to translate
where needed, I expressed to Paschal that I was very proud of
him for his arriving at this important point in his young life. I
happily told him that his tuition is provided by our wonderful
OLMC family, so that he need not worry about the money. I then
articulated that his goal, at least as I see it, is to earn a degree in
a field of study that represents a career that will keep him
employed--in Haiti or elsewhere--for the rest of his life. Then I
conveyed to him that Fr. Andrew and I will provide some future
incentives for his doing well in school: a new laptop computer
from Fr. Andrew will assist with his studies after this first year; and
beyond that --my invitation for him to visit OLMC parish and be
able to personally meet and thank his many benefactors among
us. Paschal put his hand over his heart to convey his deep seated
feeling, and then beaming with a huge smile on his face, gave me
a bear hug and exclaimed, “Thank you, Grandfather!”
Please keep him in your prayers, that he may
navigate university life; and be assured of my
prayerful remembrance for your generosity.
Fr. Terry
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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
11/16
8-12P Advent Wreath, St. Mary’s
Rev. Msgr. Charles H. Hagan, Pastor
8:30-12:30P, CCD, All School
9A Children’s Liturgy, Church and Rectory Lounge
1P Basketball, Gym
5-8P Jr. Youth, St. Mary’s
6-7P Ad Altare Dei, Rectory Lounge
7-8:30P PPXII, Rectory Lounge
8P Parish Community Min., St. Mary’s
Rev. James J. Mulligan, In Residence
Rev. Paschal Onunwa, Parish Vicar
Rev. Terence P. Weik, Parish Vicar
Deacon George V. Corwell
Deacon Jim Fowkes
Sister Dolores Burkhardt, S.S.J.
Mr. Carl Kunkel,
Director of Sacred Music & Organist
Monday
11/17
3:45-8:30P CCD, All School
7P Bears, Rectory Lounge
7:30P Trp 52, Stock House
Mrs. Dawn Parker
School Principal
Tuesday
11/18
11-11:45A Meditation, St. Mary’s
Mrs. Cindy Balceniuk,
Director of Religious Ed.
1-3P Ladies of Mt. Carmel Board Meeting, St. Mary’s
3:30-5P School Play Rehearsal, Gym, Cafeteria, Music Rm
5P Basketball, Gym
6-10P H&S Meeting, St. Mary’s
6:30-8P Bereavement, Stock House
7P Rosary, Church
7P Webelos II, Cafeteria
7:30-9P Venture Crew, Rectory Lounge
Barbara Miller
Director of Adult Faith Formation
Joseph Grayeske
Youth Minister
Bulletin Deadlines
Wednesday
11/19
5:30-6:30A Exercise Class, Gym
Please submit items for Bulletin issues on left by
5:00 P.M. on the dates to right:
6:30A Men’s Scripture, Rectory Lounge
3:30-5P School Play Reh., Gym, Cafeteria, Music Rm
5P Basketball, Gym
6:30-8:30P Legion of Mary, Cry Rm
7-9P Arise Meeting, Cafeteria
7-9P Bible Study, St. Mary’s
7:30P Trp 52, Rectory Lounge
7:30P Pk 52, Stock House
Early Transmission due to Thanksgiving
Nov. 30th…………………Monday, November 17
Any questions contact: Barb Petrone
Bulletin Designer and Editor at:
[email protected]
Thursday
11/20
8:30-4P Adoration/Benediction, Church
Please pray for our troops:
Colin Rodgers, Zachary Taylor, Tim Carlin,
Kyle P. Sablosky, Matthew Ponente,
Christopher Davies, Michael Malandra,
Jennifer Malandra, Nicholas Smith, Michael White, Austin
Savage, Kyle West, 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, Beth Christine Hafer, 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
267-221-5541
or
[email protected].
8:45-10A Ladies of Mt. Carmel, St. Mary’s
10-12P Women’s Scripture, St. Mary’s
3:30-5P School Play Reh., Gym, Cafeteria, Music Rm
5P Basketball, Gym
6-6:55P Girl’s Choir, Church
7P Webelos, Rectory Lounge
7-9P SSP, Stock House
7P Tigers, Cafeteria
7:30P RCIA, St. Mary’s
7:30P Choir, Church
Friday
11/21
9-10A LMC, Christmas Luncheon Planning, St. Mary’s
5P BB, Gym
7P Webelos II, Rectory Lounge
Saturday
11/22
8A Basketball, Gym
12-4P G/S Trp21910, St. Mary’s
5P Sisters of St. Francis selling raffle tickets, Church
6:15P AA, Rectory Lounge
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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 8:00 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
Nov. 23, 2014 - Jesus Christ King of the Universe
1) Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17
2) 1 Corinthians 15:20-26,28
3) Matthew 25:31-46
Nov. 30, 2014 -First Sunday of Advent
1) Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7
2) 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
3) Mark 13:33-37
Music Schedule
Nov. 23, 2014
Choir - 10:30AM
Youth Group - 5:00 PM
CELEBRANTS
Subject to Change
November 23, 2014
5:00PM
Msgr. Hagan
6:30AM
Msgr. Hagan
7:30AM
Fr. Onunwa
9:00AM
Fr. Gambet
10:30AM
Fr. Onunwa
12 Noon
Fr. Terry
5:00PM
Fr. Terry
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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
215-345-8782
267-247-0134
215-348-5907
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215-348-3104
INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 16, 2014
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]
Loving Service in Christ’s Name: St. Vincent de Paul
Society: 215-348-8833.
Mon.
November 17
6:30 A.M. Jean Marie Carney
8:00 A.M. Joseph B. Chrismer, Jr.
Tue.
November 18
6:30 A.M. Margaret Norton
8:00 A.M. Thomas Fenning
Wed
November 19
6:30 A.M Gloria Boyle
8:00 A.M John F. Oresic
Thurs.
November 20
6:30 A.M. John C. Leeds
8:00 A.M. William Malizia
Friday November 21
6:30 A.M. Bob Raines
8:00 A.M. Ignazio De Caro
Sat.
November 22
8:00 A.M Anna & James Doebley
5:00 P.M. Claire Wasko
Sun.
November 23
6:30 A.M Joseph Arthur Savage, Jr.
7:30 A.M Kathy Thompson
9:00 A.M Geraldine Marquardt
10:30 A.M Norman Schopp
12:00 P.M George and Isabel Gingras
5:00 P.M. Angelina Odorisio
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.
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.
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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2010 York Rd.
Jamison, PA 18929
www.manoratyorktown.com
WILLIAMS LANDSCAPING
Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
Complimentary Initial Exam
www.covinoorthodontics.com
Spring Clean-ups • Mowing
Lawn Care & Gardening
Hardscapes • All of Your
Landscaping Needs
Doylestown
215-489-8869
Kniese’s Plumbing
(215) 348-3113
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
267.247.2426
Bathroom Remodeling
Ask about our Mt. Carmel
Parishioner Discount
Bill Williams, Owner
General Plumbing Services
Water Treatment
Licensed Master Plumber
Family Owned Since 1958
Valerie Parisi RN CRRN CLCP
Member of Parish
3633 Old Easton Road
Doylestown, PA
Jesus
A to Z
Michael O’Neill McGrath, OSFS
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A colorful Catholic ABC book
for kids and families! Includes
a glossary of questions to help
adults pass on their Catholic faith.
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$16.99 each • Special Offer — 2 for $25.00!
800-566-6150
www.wlpmusic.com
•
Coordinating care for the elderly
and disabled for over 20 years
• Helping clients find the best, most
appropriate and affordable Care
www.valpar.com
Actice OLMC Parishioner
215-230-0141
P. MICHAEL SCHELKUN, M.D., D.D.S.
ERIK M. SAYLES, M.D., D.M.D.
*LEWIS J. SCHWARTZ, D.M.D. (Emeritus)
*
*BOARD CERTIFIED
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158 York Road
Warminster, PA 18974
Phone (215) 672-6560
Fax (215) 672-7343
467 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 106
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone (215) 591-3590
Fax (215) 591-3593
46 Blacksmith Road, Suite Dreams
Newton, PA 18940
Phone (215) 579-1525
WHY IS IT
Paluch Partners - a simple way for you to partner
with service providers who support your parish
through their sponsorship of the parish bulletin.
Doylestown’s Oldest Established Funeral Home
Bryan J. Rhoads, Supervisor
2335 Lower State Road • Doylestown, PA 18901
215.348.4543 • Fax 215.348.0323
www.reedandsteinbach.com
A man wakes up after sleeping
under an ADVERTISED blanket
on an ADVERTISED mattress
and pulls off ADVERTISED pajamas
bathes in an ADVERTISED shower
shaves with an ADVERTISED razor
brushes his teeth
with ADVERTISED toothpaste
washes with ADVERTISED soap
puts on ADVERTISED clothes
drinks a cup
of ADVERTISED coffee
drives to work
in an ADVERTISED car
and then . . . .
refuses to ADVERTISE
believing it doesn’t pay.
Later if business is poor
he ADVERTISES it for sale.
WHY IS IT?
Easily access your parish’s latest bulletin
and all the sponsors who advertise.
Their contribution allows parish bulletin
communication to be free of charge
for your parish. Support them by taking
advantage of the services they provide.
www.PALUCHPARTNERS.com
GREGORY P. WASKO, D.M.D.
FAMILY - COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Route 413, Mechanicsville
Anne E. O’Day, DMD, MS
794-3600
Orthodontics for Children & Adults
Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
3503 York Road, Furlong
215-794-5002
We Bring Smiles Together!
Parish Member
PAOAGHIC:002851
www.odayorthodontics.com
698350 Our Lady of Mount Carmel (C)
Parish Member
CELEBRATE
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A. BROOKS CONSTRUCTION
INC. KANGA ROOF
is committed to making a
difference in the community
by providing for those less
fortunate. Since 2010 Kanga
Roof has been giving away a
new roof for the holiday.
We need your help in finding someone.
Go to our website at www.kangaroofpa.com to obtain a form.
Thank you
you for
for helping us help a neighbor in need.
BOB LATINI
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Additions, Alterations, Siding, Roofing
Windows, Doors, Decks, Kitchens, Etc.
Free Estimates
674-0696
Bucks County Medical Assoc.
Drs. Welsch, Gittlen, Szekely, Acharya
Pulmonary Medicine
1980 S. Easton Rd., Doylestown
Come Sail Away on a 7-night Catholic Exotic Cruise starting
as low as $1045 per couple. Daily Mass and Rosary offered.
Deposit of only $100 per person will reserve your cabin.
an Official
Space is limited. Thanks and God Bless,
Travel Agency
Brian or Sally, coordinators 860.399.1785
of AOS-USA
215-348-1310
IDEAL
Advanced Hearing Systems, Inc.
Board Certified-Hearing Instrument Sciences
Hearing Evaluations • Hearing Aid Selection
Sales, Service & Repairs
10% OFF Any Hearing Aids with Ad
15 Evergreen Ave., Warminster
215-672-5041
HEALTH INSURANCE
OPEN ENROLLMENT QUESTIONS? CALL ME!
I Can Get the Best Rates & Plans for Individuals & Small Groups
JANICE MCLAUGHLIN, Independent Broker, Parishioner
215.206.4637
[email protected]
PROTECTING SENIORS
NATIONWIDE
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TALK
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Plumbing & Heating
Licensed & Insured
Registered
Master Plumber
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31 Oak Ave, Chalfont Wed–Sat, 9-5
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25% OFF Purchase With Ad
“A User Friendly Full Service Company”
DONATE • SHOP • VOLUNTEER
Parish Member
Bathroom Remodeling Specialists
Call (215) 340-9101
Do You or Someone You Love Dream of a Life
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SPECIALIZING IN BASEMENT WATERPROOFING
& MOLD REMEDIATION SINCE 1984
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS • PUMPS • COATINGS • FOUNDATION REPAIR • OUTSIDE WATER
MANAGEMENT EMERGENCY SERVICE • FREE INSPECTIONS • LICENSED & INSURED
CHECK OUT OUR REVIEWS ON:
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• FAMILY OWNED IN THE HEART OF DOYLESTOWN • MEMBER OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #4160 OLMC
• ADVANCE PLANNING SPECIALIST WITH INSURANCE LICENSE • LARGE OFF-STREET PARKING AREA BEHIND FACILITY
• PROVIDING CREMATION & FUNERAL SERVICES • CERTIFIED BY THE "GREEN BURIAL COUNCIL”
• SPECIALIZING IN CHURCH VISITATIONS AND MEMORIALS • LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTOR IN PA, NJ & NY
• EXCLUSIVE REMEMBRANCE PROVIDERSM IN DOYLESTOWN AREA
344 NORTH MAIN STREET • DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901 • (215) 348-8930
Jason “Oz” Oszczakiewicz, Owner/Supervisor
Visit us at
www.varcoethomasfuneralhome.com
GUTTER CLEANING
Roofing & Siding
Wills • Estates • Elder Law
Personal Injury • DUI • DWI
Family & Matrimonial Law • Adoption
Lic. & Ins. PA030067
SERPICO, ESQ
www.repkowilliams.com
O L M C PA R I S H I O N E R
Wills, Trusts, Estates
and Powers of Attorney
WadeAgency
Auto • Home • Life • Business
PATRICIA WADE,
215-322-7400
CHRISTOPHER J.
Robert T. Repko, Local Diocese Member
215-348-9500
215-357-2700
FREE EST. • Lic. & Ins. PA 080483
PLASTER, PAINT,
CARPENTRY &
WALLPAPER EXPERT
AGENT
99 EAST COURT STREET ◆ DOYLESTOWN ◆ 215.230.5460
Licensed & Insured • PA 044865
Serving all the families of Mt. Carmel
267.297.0136 • www. farmersagent.com/pwade
An owner operated business
Diocese Member
215-335-1551
www.jvpainting.com
Oil & Gas Heating,
Sales & Service,
Climate Controls,
Air Conditioning, Ductwork,
Delivery of Heating Oil, Gasoline,
Propane & Diesel Fuels
267-803-4840
219 Keith Valley Road
Horsham, PA 19044-1408
Parishioner
698350 Our Lady of Mount Carmel (B)
[email protected] www.self-hc.com
www.jspaluch.com
Fully Licensed & Insured
PA HIC Lic #PA008629
www.KircherElectric.com
215-343-4030
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-524-0263
Dr. Sam Kadan 215-348-3100
402 Hyde Park • Doylestown, PA 18902
MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED • FREE CONSULTATION • BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
www.teethsostraight.com
SCANLIN
FUNERAL HOME LTD.
Leaver-Cable
Funeral Home Ltd.
215-794-7696
S TEVEN F LASHNER , M.D.
A LBERT R UENES , J R ., M.D.
K EVIN B. F ITZGERALD , M.D.
F RANK H. R OLAND , J R ., M.D.
102 Progress Dr Ste. 101, Doylestown
Rte 202 & Quarry Rd. • Buckingham, PA
D. Stephen Cable, Supv.
“A Life Celebration Home”
215-230-0600
Traditional Funerals • Cremation • Preplanning
James P. Scanlin, F.D./Supvr.
(215) 822-0480
175 East Butler Ave. • Chalfont, PA 18914
www.scanlinfuneralhome.com
Parishioner
Honest, Reliable, Prompt Service
COUNTY LINE
PLUMBING & HEATING
www.altomontes.com
Warminister (215) 672-5439
Doylestown (215) 489-8889
Call Mike, your Neighborhood Plumber
215.429.3350
Lic.#PA066556 - Insured
JAMES PATRICK MURPHY, DMD
215-514-9253
Patented. Reliable. Fun. ™
www.gametruckparty.com
WM. DINLOCKER CONTRACTING
Pediatric Dentist, Board Certified 215.348.5778
Concrete • Masonry • Handscaping
Interlocking Pavers
Doylestown & Center City Locations
idental.mobi (On Jan. 1, 2014 Pediatric Dental Care will be covered by Medical
Insurance. We will participate in medical plans.)
(215) 822-8391 • Chalfont
Mobile: (215) 870-0986
www.dinlockercontracting.com
Lic# PA008113
Consider Remembering
Your Parish in Your Will.
Maryanne Pastry Shoppe
Open Daily
“The Friendly, Family Bakery”
Baked Fresh Daily
Quality Pastry, Cakes, Cookies, Breads • Teas & Coffees
499 East State Street Center, Doylestown
230-8885
Member of Parish
For further information,
please call the Parish Office.
CARPET ONE®
FLOOR
& HOME
MORE FLOORS - MORE CHOICES
CARPET • WOOD • ORIENTALS • VINYL • CERAMIC
NATURAL FLOORS • REMNANTS • WINDOW TREATMENTS
215-348-8116
640 N. MAIN STREET, DOYLESTOWN
OPEN 6 DAYS - WED. & FRI. EVENINGS
Income & Estate Tax Returns
Member of St. Robert Bellarmine
Financial Planning
Email: [email protected]
Small Business Consulting
QuickBooks Accounting
www.barb-lin.com
Still Family Owned
Since 1948
INVISIBLE FENCE OF DELAWARE VALLEY
Call Us Today For A Free In-home Consultation
• 1 Year Performance Guarantee
• Used & Recommended By Local Veterinarians For Their Own Pets
• On-site & In-store Professional Service & Advice
www.invisiblefence.com
• Certified Trainers & Specialized Training Protocol
(215) 345-1800
Better
teen driving,
bigger
discounts.
Rich Bowren, Agent
[email protected]
Bus: 267-649-7417
Save an average of
$500*
Stop here for great rates with
America’s #1 car insurance company**.
Give me a call today.
Chalfont Custom
PA I N T I N G . c o m
Interior/Exterior - Power Wash
Diocese Member 215-997-7737
Check our website specials
ROBERT E. RIESENBERGER, D.D.S., P.C.
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
We’ve Moved!!!
301 S. Main St., Ste. 1 West, Doylestown
Tel. 215-348-5222
Fax 215-348-1308
www.DrRobDentist4Kids.com
Linda L. Gelcius, Agent
252 W Swamp Rd, Bailiwick #21
Doylestown, PA 18901
Bus: 215-340-1222
www.gelcius.com
Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®
Check out our
Steer Clear® Program.
®
www.statefarm.com
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policyholders who reported savings by switching to State Farm.
When your teen gets
ready to drive, we’re there.
They learn safe driving
and you get lower rates.
1005000
**Based on A.M. Best written premium.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company - Bloomington, IL
Short Term Furnished Single Family Rentals in the Borough
ONE MONTH MINIMUM • PET AGREEMENTS AVAIL.
Esther C. Wooley • Owner/Manager • Parishioner
www.estherandbobrentals.postlets.com
Like a good neighbor,
State Farm is there.®
267-549-8109
GET TO A BETTER STATE.®
CALL ME TODAY.
1001000.1 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company,
State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL
Voted Best of Bucks-Mont
for 15 Years in a Row
FRANCO ROOFING, INC.
Put Your Home in Our Hands
...We Care
Doylestown - 345-1828
Plumbstead - 766-0266
•
•
•
•
Asphalt Shingles
Cedar Shingles
Slate & Copper
Rubber
Free Estimates
• Tar & Gravel
• Coatings
• Sidings
• Skylights
& Insured
CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS
Lennon’s Small Jobs
(Associated with County Linen)
Call for a FREE Consultation
Denise Keiser
Una Calahan
267-614-3302
215-498-4258
Offering handyperson services to homeowners
Parishioner of OLMC
PAOAGHIC: 3196
Call Mary 215-421-3708
www.LennonsSmallJobs.com
COUNTY WINDOW DRESSINGS
Traditional Funerals - Advanced Planning - Cremation
Heating and Air Conditioning Co.
YORK EQUIPMENT • INSTALLATIONS • MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
800 Hagey Rd., Souderton
Parishioner
215-799-0515
Personalized Service for YOUR Businesses
Credit Card Processing Success!
• Change from an existing processor
• Set up 1st time credit card processing
Jamie N. Goodreau,
NOW TO DISCUSS AND START FRESH!
D.M.D., M.S.D. CALL
www.transactcc.com • 267.968-6232
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)
Mary Ann Robinson-Kelley, President & Parishioner
Funeral Home Inc.
215-340-9654
Joseph A. Fluehr IV, Supervisor
241 East Butler Ave., (Rte. 202 at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain
www.fluehr.com
Dave & Julie Donahue
VETERANS LANE SHOE SERVICE
Realtors, ABR, SRES, CHMS, e-Pro
If the Shoe Fits…Repair it!
Coldwell Banker Hearthside - Doylestown
134 Veterans Lane
Doylestown, PA 18901
www.djdonahuehomes.com - 215-345-6244 x166
(215) 348-3348
Active OLMC Parishioners for 35 Years!
www.jspaluch.com
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-524-0263