Carmel Mission Basilica 3080 Rio Road Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 624-1271 • www.carmelmission.org Founded 1771 by St. Junípero Serra

Team “Bob’s Buddies” (Bob and Mary Condry, the Carmel Mission Choir and friends), donated, sang, and walked a mile to help a regional effort raise money to defeat ALS, aka Lou Gehrig’s disease! “Bob’s Buddies” were recognized as weekly Winner for volunteers and donations. Bob and Mary Condry give their thanks you, the Carmel Mission Community, for all your prayers and support.

ThirtiethThe Most HolySunday Trinity in Ordinary Time OctoberJune 16, 201927, 2019 The[T]he prayer love of ofthe God lowly has pierces been the pour clouds;ed out it does into not our rest hearts until throughit reachesthe itsHoly goal, Spirit. nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds. — — Romans Sirach 35:17—18a 5:5b Page 2 Rev. Paul P. Murphy, CARMEL MISSION BASILICA (1771) Fr. Rodrigo OctoberParedes 27, 2019 Pastor Deacon Warren Hoy Parochial Vicar [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

MASS • COMMUNION TODAY’S READING

Basilica First Reading — The Lord is not deaf to the wail Saturday Vigil Mass of the orphan, nor to the widow when she pours 5:30 PM out her complaint (Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18). Mass 7:30, 9:15, 11:00 AM, (12:45 PM, and 5:30 PM) Holy Days: Psalm — The Lord hears the cry of the poor 8:15 AM, 12 NOON and (5:30 PM) (Psalm 34).

Blessed Sacrament Chapel Second Reading — The Lord will rescue me Daily Morning Mass from every threat (2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18). Monday — Friday (7:00 AM) Noon Mass Gospel — All who exalt themselves will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday humbled; all who humble themselves will be Noon Communion Services exalted (Luke 18:9-14). Tuesday, Thursday Saturday Morning Mass In the past we have been hearing and learning from Jesus’ 8:30 AM journey to as told in the Gospel of Luke.. As Jesus has Saturday Reconciliation traveled he has shared parables to help his disciples, and the 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM people he encounters, and us today, better understand the nature of our relationship with God, and how to be grow and St. Francis of the Redwoods thrive in this relationship. Today we reach the end of this Lukan Big Sur, CA material and we hear the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. It is important to realize that the tax collector was Bilingual Mass (Español/English): st rd historically very likely in need of God’s mercy. As a colluder with 1 and 3 Saturday (6:00 PM) the Roman occupiers, he had probably shown very little mercy to others in the execution of his duties, and grown rich in the process. He knows he is a sinner, as we all are, but he also trusts in the boundless mercy of God. God’s love and mercy is no less READINGS FOR THE available to the Pharisee. God loves the Pharisee and longs to be in relationship with him as much as the tax collector, as a much as God longs to be in relationship with each one of us. In the Monday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Pharisee however, there is no room for God. His pretention and Lk 6:12-16 vanity and self-righteousness consume all the space in his heart, leaving no room for God. Despite his righteous actions, fasting and paying tithes, he has no relationship with God, and thus could not go home justified, except to himself. This lonely place is Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; not what God wants for us. We hear in the first reading from Lk 13:18-21 Sirach that “the prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds.” The consistent idea that in the Kingdom of Heaven the first shall be last and the last first is a difficult one to square with our modern Wednesday: Rom 8:26-30; Ps 13:4-6; society, or ancient society for that matter. We struggle for success not merely for self-aggrandizement for sometimes for Lk 13:22-30 survival itself. We mask our failings and our fears with a veneer of strength and competence. But we do not need to pretend with our loving God. God wants us as we are, fragile, wounded Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, sinners. In the psalm we hear that “ the Lord is close to the 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35 brokenhearted.” God wants to mend our broken hearts with his love, if we can make room for him.. How do you make room for God in your heart and in your life? Friday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; MUSIC CORNER

1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a 5:30 PM 9:15 AM 11:00 AM 12:45 PM 5:30 PM SATURDAY Entrance Chant 535 535 535 535 535 Saturday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Penitential Act Mass of the Resurrection — All Masses #851 Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Gloria Mass of the Resurrection — All Masses #852 Jn 6:37-40, or any readings Preparation of the Gifts 460 460 460 460 460 from no. 668 or from the Masses for the Holy, Holy Mass of the Resurrection — All Masses #855 Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Memorial Acclimation Mass of the Resurrection — All Masses #857 Amen Mass of the Resurrection — All Masses #859 Sunday: Wis 11:22—12:2; Ps 145:1-2, Lamb of God Mass of the Resurrection — All Masses #860 8-11, 13-14; 2 Thes 1:11—2:2; Communion 456 456 456 456 456 Lk 19:1-10 Sending Forth 617 617 617 617 617

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Week of October 27 — November 3 Time Intentions Requested By

Saturday, October 26 Sunday, October 27 8:30 AM † Bella Odello Claire Odello Berry 6:00 AM — 1:00 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: 5:30 PM † Betty Baca Bereavement Ministry Pancake Breakfast (Crespi Hall) INT Luis & Teresa Madrigal (50th Wedding Anniversary) Maria Torres ND 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM 2 YEAR Confirmation Sunday, October 27 (MacMahon Center) 7:30 AM † Ray Hutton Lou Langley Monday, October 28 9:15 AM † Ron Berry Claire Berry Odello 7:30 AM — 8:30 AM Eucharistic Holy Hour † Bruno & Bella Odello Claire Berry Odello ( Chapel) 11:00 AM † David E. Jones Jr. Family Tuesday, October 29 † Alex Salmoun Sr. Maha Salmoun 7:30 AM — 8:30 AM Eucharistic Holy Hour 12:45 PM P EOPLE OF THE PARISH (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) Wednesday, October 30 5:30 PM † Dee Hagey Carmel Mission Community Monday, October 28 7:30 AM — 8:30 AM Eucharistic Holy Hour (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) 7:00 AM † Thaddeu Krecki Wife 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM Bible Study (Crespi Hall) 12:00 PM † Zepeda Family Myrna Moore Tuesday, October 29 Thursday, October 31 7:00 AM † Frank Loui Medel Cousin Lorraine 7:30 AM — 8:30 AM Eucharistic Holy Hour 12:00 PM C OMMU NION SERV ICE (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) Wednesday, October 30 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Book Club (Crespi Hall) 7:00 AM † Maria Altamirano Jerry & Jackie Lowe 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Choir Rehearsal (Basilica) † DECEASED OF 12:00 PM The Hay Family THE Di Napoli Family Friday, November 1 | All Saints Day † Ada Alberto Myrna Moore

NO Eucharistic Holy Hour Thursday, October 31 8:15 AM — 9:15 AM Feast of All Saints—MASSES 7:00 AM INT Carol Dominguez Mike & Kay Boudreau (Basilica) 12:00 PM C OMMU NION SERV ICE 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM Friday, November 1 — All Saints Day 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM 8:15 AM † Judy A. Willson Yvonne Sertucha Saturday, November 2 | All Souls Day 12:00 PM † Marjorie & Elmo Hellinge Family 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 PM † Vadm (Ret) Phil Quast Peter & Lorrie Dausen (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) Saturday, November 2 — All Souls Day 4:00 PM — 9:00 PM Soup Supper (Crespi Hall) 8:30 AM † Ron Berry Dillan & Jordan Sunday, November 3 ALL THE FAITHFUL 5:30 PM Bereavement Ministry DEPARTED 7:30 AM — 1:00 PM Coffee and Donuts (Crespi Hall) Sunday, November 3 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM 2ND YEAR Confirmation 7:30 AM † Michael Sean Donovan Corrigan Family (MacMahon Center) 9:15 AM † John H. Gilbert Gilbert Family

INT David Vartaniam Agnes & John Heaney 11:00 AM † Joy Judd Wendy Ograin Want to know more about † Muriel Dalton Wendy Ograin upcoming events? FOR ALL THE SOULS IN 12:45 PM Carreon Family You can add the Parish Calendar to your PURGATORY smartphone. 5:30 PM P EOPLE OF THE PARISH

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Do you want to make a difference in our community? Do you want to grow your understanding of the Mass? We are seeking applicants who are motivated and spiritual individuals to be Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Ushers, Sacristans, Acolytes, and Altar Servers. Join in a team of caring and friendly people and at the same time serve the community and the Lord. You will have the opportunity to learn more about your faith and enrich your experience of Mass. Application process includes fingerprinting and an online safe environment training program as well as an in-person training for the specific ministry.

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Faith Formation Program: All Souls Day “We Did you miss the deadline? Not to worry! Remember” Mass 2019 Most of our grades still have room, especially our First Grade! Fr. Paul and the Bereavement Ministry, invite our parish First Year Confirmation Classes family and friends to join begin Sunday, January 26, 2020. us for the All Souls Day “We Remember” Mass Registration is underway for First Year High celebrated at 5:30 on School Confirmation Class. Saturday, November 2nd We meet every Sunday in Mac Mahon Center, 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM, after the 12:45 Mass in the Basilica (at the Saturday Vigil Mass). together. Register at carmelmission.org. There will be a table in the Sanctuary for photos of deceased loved ones and the Book Click on Confirmation and Register Now! Or of the Dead where our deceased relatives and call (831) 624-1271 x 128 for more info. friends names can be written, a tradition we continue each year. The Book of the Dead reminds us of the resurrection and that we die Perhaps you know someone interested in learning to rise again in Christ - not just a rising of about our Catholic faith. souls but of body and soul together. Fr. Paul will ask that the photos be brought up at the New RCIA classes beginning this month and you still have time to invite them. Contact Rosellen at the beginning of Mass. After Mass, all photos are parish Faith Formation Office for more info at, to be taken home. Please join us on All Souls Day, Saturday, November 2nd at 5:30 in the (831) 6241271 x218 or Basilica. [email protected]

Bible Study Carmel Mission Book Club Wednesday, October 30th Thursday, October 31st 10:30 AM in Crespi Hall 6 PM in the Crespi Hall Our study of St. Paul's letter to the Romans is the basis for much of our Catholic Faith. This week we continue our discussion on The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle We are exploring this fascinating writing which gives the basis for much of our Catholic Faith. Now is a good time and not too late in For more information contact: the course to join us. All of our Deacon Bill at (831) 316-9280 or recent Popes have urged parish Charlie Sciambi at Bible Study throughout the Church. [email protected] For more information contact: Dick Gorman at 595-6363

Page 5 CARMEL MISSION BASILICA (1771) October 27, 2019 PRAYERS - PETITIONS - SACRAMENTS - CATHOLIC SERVICE

SICK IN THE PARISH All the sick are prayed for during a general intercession at every mass. At this time we pray especially for: Gina Marchi, Knox Mellon, Elinor Laiolo, Richard Cruickshank, John Flynn, Charles Cardoza, Gwen Foster, Vivian Sweeney, Mercedes Ferrante, Frank Machalla, King Williams, Brandon Paulikas, Julieta Evangelista, Dan Ukestad, Marilyn Borucki, Bob Condry, Nancy D’Angelo, Ruth Flynn, Francis Duda, Phyllis Loyko, Elvira Hernadez, Missy Student, Lois Jones, Carla Coniglio, Carol Dominguez

RECENTLY DECEASED IN OUR PARISH Please pray for our brothers and sisters who have died, especially: Jan Anzini, Ray Hutton, Art Granat, Sean Royster, George Grasso, Barbara Davi, Mary O’Shea … that they may rejoice with the Risen Lord. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon them; and may the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.

HOMEBOUND EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY If you or someone you know, are unable to get to Mass and would like to receive the Eucharist at home, For more information please call Joan Brophy Thomas at (831) 624-3074.

SOLEMN EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT The worship of the Eucharist outside of the Mass is of inestimable value for the life of the Church. Please visit our Lord during our daily Blessed Sacrament Adoration, Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. On First Fridays we have 25 hours of Adoration from 7:30 AM to Saturday 8:30 AM. Many parishioners have signed up to spend an hour with our Lord, but we still need sign-ups for early morning hours. For more information, Call Sandi: (831) 624-9491.

National Vocation Awareness Week will be celebrated in our country November 3-9, 2019. Please ask Our Lord for more dedicated, holy priests, deacons and consecrated men and women. May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community, and respond generously to God’s gift of a vocation. Serra Club of the Monterey Peninsula’s next meeting is Nov. 4th at 6:00 PM in San Carlos Cathedral Hall. Come greet our new Chaplain, Fr. Rodrigo Paredes! All are welcome!

PRAYER LINE The Carmel Mission Prayer Line is confidential. Members of our faith community offer prayer daily for your special needs. Leave your message on the prayer line at (831) 624-1271, menu option 5, if you want prayer for a special intention. Only the first name is needed with a short description of the intention need. Your prayer request remains on our list for three months (updates are appreciated). Note: names are not placed in the bulletin “Pray For” list without that individual’s permission.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Keep in prayer our brave parishioners, relatives and friends of our parish family who are in service to their country in the Armed Forces abroad: Richard Brophy and Robert Maher

We ask the Lord to keep them safe from harm and pray for their families while they are far from home.

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LITURGY VAULT “The liturgy is celebrated for God and not for ourselves; it is His work; He is the subject; and we must open ourselves to Him” (Pope Benedict XVI, 3 October 2012).

ALLHALLOWTIDE We are going to take a brief pause in our examination of the Order of Mass to look at what is traditionally called . Also known as Hallowtide, Allsaintstide, or the Hallowmas Season, Allhallowtide is the or three days that encompasses the Western Christian observances of All Saints’ Eve (Halloween), All Saints’ Day (All Hallows’), and All Souls’ Day. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (2014), the word Allhallowtide was first used in 1471 and is derived from two words: the Old English word halig, meaning holy, and the word tide, meaning time or season (cf. , ). The latter part of the word Hallowmas is derived from the word Mass (cf. , Candlemas, ). The words “hallow” and “saint” are synonyms. The of All Saints, better known as “All Saints Day”, is celebrated annually on 1 November. This is the liturgical feast when the Church celebrates “all the saints: those numbered in her calendars, canonized or beatified” as well as “the millions of saints known only to God, including Christians we have known in our own lives” (Bishop Peter J. Elliott, Ceremonies of the (Ignatius Press, 2002), n. 393 / p. 186). 31 October is the eve or Vigil of the Solemnity of All Saints, better known as “All Hallows’ Eve” or “Halloween”. This is the first day of Allhallowtide. “In the East such a feast honored the martyrs as early as the 4th century, and was later enlarged to include non-martyrs, celebrated either in an period or on the octave day of . In the West relics of martyrs were moved from some catacombs to the Pantheon, and Boniface IV consecrated the building on May 13, 610, under the title of All Martyrs and All Saints and of Our Lady. This title was changed to All Saints in 835 by Gregory III when he dedicated a chapel in honor of All Saints in the Vatican Basilica, and at that time the date was changed to November 1” (Rev. Jovian P. Lang, OFM, Dictionary of the Liturgy (1989), p. 20). The of all the Faithful Departed, better known as “All Souls Day”, is celebrated on 2 November. This is a day when the Church “gathers in solemn suffrage for the souls in purgatory” (Bishop Peter J. Elliott, Ceremonies of the Liturgical Year (Ignatius Press, 2002), n. 394 / p. 187). (Nota bene: This somewhat archaic use of the word suffrage refers to intercessory prayers or petitions for the dead.) “Most Christians felt that besides funeral or anniversary rites there should be an opportunity when the ordinary people, good Christians, but not canonized, could be prayed for in the hope that God would allow them also to share in the victory of the risen Christ. At the funeral service Christian hope gives a strong testimony in the anticipated blessed resurrection. Therefore, this solemn memorial day, having been celebrated on different dates in various localities, became fixed on November 2, around the start of the 11th century when Odilo of Cluny chose that date for the commemoration of all the Cluniac houses. It spread from there and was eventually adopted in Rome by the 14th century” (Rev. Jovian P. Lang, OFM, Dictionary of the Liturgy (1989), p. 21). The Catechism of the teaches that “those who die in God’s grace and friendship imperfectly purified, although they are assured of their eternal salvation, undergo a purification after death, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of God” (n. 1054). “The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned” (n. 1031). The Church’s doctrine on Purgatory and the practice of praying for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed is rooted in Sacred Scripture (cf. 2 Maccabees 12:46, Matthew 12:32, 1 Corinthians 3:15, and 1 Peter 1:7). The following is the Church’s traditional prayer for the faithful departed:

Eternal rest grant unto him (or her / them), O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him (or her / them). May he (or she / they) rest in peace. ~ Geoffrey Lopes da Silva Amen. Liturgy Coordinator [email protected]

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Carmel Mission Museum Store (831) 624-1271, Ext 210; www.carmelmission.org/carmel-mission-basilica-store Open Everyday from 9:30 AM—5:00 PM

SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL Saint Michael the Archangel is God’s most trusted angel, a heavenly messenger who carries out His every command. Michael means one who is like God. Saint Michael is a fierce and powerful warrior, protector, and guardian.

Saint Michael is the guardian of Israel and the protector of the Church. When the angel Lucifer— Satan— and his other bad angels started a war in heaven, Michael and his good angels fought them and drove them out of heaven.

Because he is the protector and defender of God’s people as well as the angel who brings souls to judgement, Saint Michael the Archangel is recognized today as the patron of police officers, Armed Forces, and all those who keep us safe.

Theology on Tap Wednesday, October 30th, 6:30 PM London Bridge Pub, 256 Figueroa Street ND (at the foot of Wharf 2), Monterey 2 ANNUAL This month we honor Respect Life Month with BINGO NIGHT a presentation by Deacon Patrick Conway titled SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH “Respect for Life: A Seamless Garment”. God calls us to a reverential respect for all human We invite you to join us in our 2nd annual life, which is to say, a respect for the lives of all Bingo Night, there will be great prizes, human beings, regardless of developmental great food, lots of fun. stage, race, gender, creed, or moral condition. We'll explore the breadth and depth of this call, Saturday, November and how it is rooted in the love of God as 9th in Crespi Hall at expressed through the life, death, and 6:30 PM; immediately resurrection of Jesus Christ. Come learn more following the and share your thoughts! 5:30 PM Mass. Join us for interesting and enlightening conversation as we delve deeper into our faith An entrance fee of and enjoy dinner with friends. All are welcome! $25 will give you 18 games. Join Monterey Theology on Tap on Facebook! You can also send questions to Deacon Warren Hoy at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

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A MESSAGE FROM JUNIPERO SERRA SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: STEVE HENDERSON

THE 55TH ANNUAL CARMEL MISSION FIESTA: A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!

On behalf of the students, families and teachers not a hand out, but a hand up, meaning that of Junipero Serra School, thank you for your some families can afford some or most of the support of the 55th Annual Carmel Mission tuition, but need a helping hand to make up the Fiesta! The event was an incredible success, difference. The Opportunity Fund allows us to both as a fundraiser for the school and as a fun help those families. community event for Carmel Mission Parish, Carmel, and the entire Monterey Bay Area. All proceeds from Parish Raffle Ticket Sales, approximately $13,000, goes to the JSS Opportunity Fund. Well done Carmel Mission Community and THANK YOU!

The JSS Opportunity Fund: an update

Many of you will recall that in my initial Bulletin message as the new Principal of Carmel Mission’s Junipero Serra School, I launched the 2019 Opportunity Fund Campaign with a goal of raising $25,000. I am very proud to announce we have achieved our goal and have raised $26,700! Everyone said it was the most well attended Fiesta in years. We have earned five times more In addition to the revenue generated through revenue for the school than last year with the raffle ticket sales, two very generous donors total raffle ticket sales exceeding $26,000. The recently contributed to the Opportunity Fund, largest donation through raffle ticket sales, and taking us over our goal of 25K. WINNER of the special dinner with Father Thank you to Silvio and Angele Borello and Paul and Father Rodrigo at Tree House The Foundation of Knights of Carmel Mission Cafe in Carmel, is Marianne Moore with a for supporting Catholic education in our contribution of $2,500! Thank you, Marianne, community. Your generosity, and the generosity for your generous support, and thanks to the of the donors listed below, is making a difference restaurant owners and JSS parents Fadi and in the lives of deserving students and their Pantipa Alnimri for donating the dinner at Tree families, affording them opportunities to attend House Café. Carmel Mission’s Junipero Serra School. 24 community organizations stepped up to support • Daniel T. Wyant $100.00 Carmel Mission and JSS through donating raffle • Albert Grosnick $100.00 prizes. The complete list is below. Please support • Joan Arnese $250.00 these businesses with your business! • Ernest Joseph McCulla $1,000.00 On the day of the Fiesta we started the 5055 • Foundation of Knights of Carmel Mission $2,000.00 Challenge. In honor of the 55th Anniversary of • Silvio and Angele Borello $5,000.00 the Carmel Mission Fiesta, could we raise • $5,055 in one day? YES WE DID! Thanks to an Frank and Sarah Olson $5,000.00 anonymous donor from the Carmel Mission THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS CARMEL Parish who generously contributed a MISSION PARISH! matching donation of $2,250. This parishioner is inspired by the JSS Opportunity Fund, helps Steve Henderson deserving students have the chance to achieve Principal academic excellence. The Opportunity Fund is

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Page 9 CARMEL MISSION BASILICA (1771) October 27, 2019 NEW MUSEUM GIFTS

The bundle contains programs and pamphlets from community celebrations from the 1930’s. It is good to look back and glimpse the story of our Parish during the heart of the depression. In these documents you find a vibrant Catholic Parish filled with a spirit of community during one of the most difficult eras in our country’s history. The Parish is grateful to Bishop Garcia for sharing such a wonderful gift. These documents will be held in our newly renovated museum storage space and will be available for future exhibits and scholarly review. The second recent gift to the Mission Museum, is a captivating charcoal image of Saint Junipero Serra. It was originally a study for the base relief sculpture which is featured on the old Carmel Mission Bank façade on Ocean avenue in downtown Carmel. This image created in 1933 is now displayed in the Mission Museum, Saint Junipero Serra Exhibit. The impressive frame was produced by our Parish’s master craftsman, Huu Nguyen. The portrait was made by Paul Whitman, (1897-1950) an active and well admired member of the Carmel Arts Association. Whitman’s work is well known and has exhibited at the Smithsonian and is part of the permanent collections of Stanford University, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the Monterey Museum of Art and the California State Library. There is currently a documentary being produced on his life and work. The Carmel Mission Basilica Museum would like to thank the Chapman family for their generous gift and support of the production of this new exhibit. The Carmel Mission Museum over the years has been fortunate to have This image of St. Serra is filled with iconographic symbolism received many gifts that help us to better and gestures. Maybe most compelling and what is commented understand the story of our historic on frequently is his appearance, which to many resembles a Parish. Recently, the Mission received two Native American Person. This detail reflects Whitman’s clear gifts which illustrate an important time in understanding of the vocation of the Franciscan Missionary our community’s history. The first gift is a and the faith present in service. The spiritual quality that is small bundle of historic documents observable here, is that a life lived in service ultimately will received by our Most Revered Bishop, reflect the lives of the community you serve. Daniel Garcia. Our good Bishop, after reviewing the documents felt that the The Carmel Mission Basilica Museum is grateful for these Mission was the best home for these wonderful gifts and we are committed to actively preserving small treasures of history. the history of our historic Parish for future generations.

If you have a historic item that you feel should be a part of our Museum collection or would like to support ongoing preservation and exhibits of the Carmel Mission Basilica Museum, please contact us at [email protected] or call Jewel Gentry, California Missions Coordinator for the of Monterey 831-238-5254.

Thank You for your Stewardship! Your continued generosity for the week ending in 10/13/2019 1st Collection: $14,185.82 NO 2nd Collection: $ 0.00

Total Collection: $14,185.82

I thank you for your sense of Stewardship and your great generosity. —Fr Paul, Pastor

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Dear Friends of Carmel Mission,

In the Gospel this weekend, we listen to the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, and we are given an example of prayer in it’s purest form:

O God, be merciful to me a sinner

Talk about a reality check! In the prayer of the tax collector we lie naked before God, stripped of our inclination towards self righteousness, we face the searing reality of our sinfulness. The false facades fade away as we gaze at the mirror of truth. All pretense is put aside.

This is the prayer that can be spoken by every human being who chooses sincerity and honesty rather than self-deception and vanity. We unashamedly cry out to God for what we most need, i.e. mercy. We recognize our need and we go to God, the source of immeasurable mercy. God never fails to grant mercy to those who seek it. God’s great desire is that we in turn be merciful towards others. Sometimes we find that a very difficult challenge, because we are more comfortable dressed up in the designer robes of the Pharisee.

Prayer is not supposed to be a vain attempt on our part to impress God with a long litany of our good deeds and achievements. Mature prayer is a plea to God to give us mercy.

May God grant us mercy and may we be merciful towards others.

Blessings,

Fr. Paul