First Reading Then they gave lots to them, and the lot fell upon Mahias, and he was counted with the eleven apostles. (Acts1:26) Psalm The Lord has set his throne in heaven. (Ps 103) Second Reading Beloved, if God so loved us, we also must love one another. (1 Jn 4:11) Gospel “Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one.” (Jn 17:11b)

7th Sunday of Easter Address: 2700 Dover Avenue - Fairfield, CA 94533 May 16, 2021 Website: www.olmcfairfield.org SERVED BY THE MASS SCHEDULE | SACRAMENTS Office…………………………….....…………………...…..(707) 422-7767 MASS: Weekend: Saturday Evening, 5PM Vigil Virgil Bascara, Plant Manager .…………………[email protected] Sunday: 8AM, 10AM, Noon & 6PM Gemma Gonzalo, Office Manager Daily: Monday - Saturday, 9AM Office email address: [email protected] Holy Days: 9AM, Noon and 7PM Office hours: 9AM - 12 PM, Monday - Friday Sacrament of Reconciliaon: (1PM - 4 PM Mon-Fri., by appointment) Saturdays: 3:00 to 4:00 PM Valerie Elser, Admin. Assistant: [email protected] 1st Saturdays: Immediately following the St. Vincent de Paul Society...... (707) 422-5209 9AM Mass Emergency Sick Calls...... (707) 422-7767 Bapsms: Please contact the Parish Office. RCIA and Adult Formaon...... (707) 422-7767 Marriages: Six months noce required. Please contact the Parish Religious Educaon and Sacramental Preparaon (707) 844-0716 Office. Diana Banasan / Anna Albericci Anoinng of the Sick: Please contact the Parish Office. Carmel Youth Ministry Diana Banasan…..…...………...(707) 844-0716 House Blessings: Please contact the Parish Office.

Staff: Fr. Patrick Gavin, O. Carm. (Pastor) | Fr. Joseph Cilia, O. Carm. (Parochial Vicar) Fr. Mario Lopez, O.Carm. (Rered Priest in Residence) | Raymond Elias PRAYER & WORSHIP Mass Intenons | Pray For MASS INTENTIONS/SCHEDULE

Monday May 17th 9:00 am Crisna Gribi // Bonifacio F. Gomez Tuesday May18th 9:00 am † Edgar Daclan If you would like the faith community of OLMC to join you in Wednesday May 19th prayers for special needs, contact the Parish Office at 422-7767. We do occasionally take some names off of the list in the 9:00 am Fr. David Fontaine, O. Carm. bullen. If we have taken a name from the printed list of a Thursday May 20th person sll in need of prayers, please give us a call and we will happily put him or her back on. Please take some me this 9:00 am † Ina Escano / Corrina Bogacki week to remember the following in your prayers: - For all in our parish family who are suffering serious or Friday May 21st terminal illness: 9:00 am † Andrea N. Butler // Mary Del Carmen Madison O’Shields Elinita VeraCruz- Sonya Renteria Ron Scharfen Ulep Elizabeth Renteria Dion Newman Masoumeh Kennedy Inez Calderon Saturday May 22nd Jo & Evelyn Nunes Manny & Laura Ramil Maglalang Andy Andalajao Labaria Tony Hernandez Jr. 9:00 am † Ana Adona // † Rosa Capuyan John & Vivian Donohoe Samantha Peregoy Tony Wiley Mary Highsmith Asianne McClinton Ayo Dejene 5:00 pm † Don Haug // † George Kulasingam Howell Wood III Robert Gebing Stephen R. Driscoll Yollie Wood Hamilton Family Karen McWhorter Mary Sheldon Mike Davenport Sunday May 23rd Sammy & Luz Quilao Kari Maistrandrea Kai Crocker & Ryan Bautista 8:00 am OLMC Parishioners Marsha Harley Family Virginia Armas Miguel Vilaro 10:00 am Matt A. Villaber Luis Mora Victor Wanberg OLMC Parishioners Joe Lujan Sally Fields 12:00 pm OLMC Parishioners Cynthia Fernandez Emanuel P. Caranay Martha Eble Rita & Jessie Ramirez 6:00 pm OLMC Parishioners Diane Ball Steve Henson Jason Eshabarr Carol Nunes John Linehan Sarah Eshabarr Dolores Sheppard Joan Gaut Annabelle Semira Bessie Zanolini Joe Santos Carmen MacRae FAITH FORMATION CORNER: Ian Padilla Rogelio Fortaleza Garcia Family John & June Kelley Registraon for the 2021-2022 school year is now open Pat Brausch Berti Berger & Family David Quilao Diane Topacio James I. Boyer unl September 1st ! Forms are available in the Narthex Bobby Holsworth Annie Hutchinson Jossie & Igal Koiman and may be downloaded from olmcfairfield.org/yff John Joe White Martha Pickens Josemaria Uy Virgil Jaramillo Alvin Barba Linda Sharp Therese Keck Mike Loedding Enroll now for guaranteed spot in your preferred me slot: Danilda Castor Pat Murtha Aukusitino Iulio Jr. Analyn Balontong • Religious Ed Grades 1-6, Tue. 4PM—5PM Lina Cradduck Alapati Suisala Mark Carkin Leonida Bascara • Religious Ed Grades 1-6, Tue. 5:30PM—6:30PM Silivelia Alkowni Miyeth Ramos Vivian Blas Tom & Aida Quinn • First Holy Communion, Wed., 5PM—6PM Caridad Suarez Roberto, Inday & Ramil Maglalang John Nyquist • First Holy Communion, Sun 1:30PM—2:30PM Robbie Visda Rommel Maglalang Jaime Pruitt Rosario Manalisay • Confirmaon Year 1, Wed., 6PM—7:30PM Maglalang Marie Sieveright Renita Manalo Madison Maglalang • Confirmaon Year 2, Wed., 6PM—7:30PM Nancy Nieve Ann Garant Jaime Maglalang Leny Casquejo Remy Calica Cecily Maglalang Kennedy (Jeff)Family RCIC (RCIA adapted for children) will also be offered for John & Celina Hess Peka Tuimavave Evelyne Gulli Sharon Dotson Ana Tuinavave Carmelite Fathers: children ages 7 and up who have not yet been bapzed. Anita Brennan Iulio Suisala Fr. David Fontaine Carolyn Hebert Andrew Davis Fr. Hank Ormond Submit completed form(s), payment, and required docu- Su Kuropatkin Roy Shaver Fr. Patrick Gavin ments to the Parish Office or mail to: OLMC /Aen: Romy & Cuca Lopez Raymond Elias Jr. Fr. Jose Cilia Crystal Buelna Anna Albericci Religious Ed., 2700 Dover Ave., Fairfield, CA 94533 Fr. Mike Greenwell Bernice Jojola Jeremy Banks Fr. Mike Kwiecien Jewel Perez Victoria Renteria Diana Banasan Theresa McDermott Director of Youth Faith Formaon (707) 844-0716 If you judge people, Anna Albericci, Assistant you have no time (707) 422-7767 2 to love them. PASTOR’S PAGE PRAYER & WORSHIP Queson: What is the meaning of the leers that STEWARDSHIP professed religious have aer their names? Parish Collections Our Weekly Goal: $12,500.00 Answer: The Church includes hundreds of religious communities. The 2021 Envelope Collecon priests, religious brothers, religious sisters, and of these communities (which are often referred to as “religious orders”) are committed to particular spiritual traditions Date: May 9, 2021 $9,254.53 and often to a particular charism (such as teaching, healthcare, social work, or pastoral care). To help identify a person as a member of a particular religious community, the custom developed of including post-nominal letters that provide a Mail Offertory Envelopes or ulize sort of shorthand for the name of the community that the priest, , sister or OLMC’s Online-Giving! is part of. So, for example OSB after a person’s name would indicate that they are a member of the Order of St. Benedict (the ), just as SJ would indicate 2021 Online Donaons that a priest or brother is a member of the (the Jesuits) or RSM would show that a woman is a Sister of Mercy. May 2—8, 2021 $4,069.70

Other common examples include: DC = Daughters of Charity THIS FSC = The Brothers of the Christian Schools/Christian Brothers OCist = The Order of EASTER OCD = Order of OFM = The Order of Minor (the ) SEASON!!! OFM Cap = The Capuchin Franciscans Our parish have OP = The Order of Preachers (Dominicans) OSF=Franciscan Sisters been using an SC = Sisters of Charity Online SDS = Society of the Divine Savior (Salvatorian Priests and Brothers and Salvatorian Sisters) Giving system (Parish Soft) that is SSND = School Sisters of Notre Dame strengthening stewardship as well as making it easier for members to support our parish. There are many benefits for the GOSPEL MEDITATION 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER parish and for parishioners that choose to God remains where love remains. When a believer realizes without doubt give online. Some of the benefits for the that God is love, it is a powerful moment. Being able to place our resurrection parishioners include: no need to write trust in this fundamental truth allows us to experience God’s presence in all of checks; you can give even if you are unable our experiences: the good and the bad, positive and negative, life enriching and to attend services; and your contributions destructive events we encounter. It is no wonder that St. Paul so accurately amount can easily be adjusted at any time. tells us that it is love that endures all things and lasts. How can God not endure This Easter, please prayerfully consider or ever fade away? Because he is God, Jesus also guarded and protected his making your offering online to our parish. disciples as the endearing shepherd who always had their best interest at heart. Your contribution will support the If we become too immersed in the world, we lose touch with these deeper realities. We can become so preoccupied with preserving what we have created operation of the church and community. or think that we need, forgetting that it is not building our city that really Sign-up today! ParishSOFT is a convenient matters, but God’s. Jesus clearly did not belong to the world and, by virtue of and secure electronic giving (eGiving) his resurrection, he tries to get us to understand that we do not either. The truth program, and it provides OLMC with brings us to other worldly, more divine places and takes our eyes off of the reliable donations during these unstable concerns that often captivate our fears and storm our senses. times. To enroll: Life can easily erode our faith. Think of your life over the last couple of • Visit our website weeks. What challenged your faith and distracted your divine glance? Even www.olmcfairfield.org being overly stimulated with technology and social media can erode our sense • of confidence and cause us to forget who we really are. We need to distance Click-on the link. “GIVE Online” • ourselves from the world in order to experience the joy that Christ offers. The How to create an account world will never like the word of God. It is too challenging and too perplexing. - click on “sign-in” The world mistakenly believes that it can survive on its own. It is a mistaken - click on “Register for an Account” judgment that may cost people a lot in the end. It is all so very simple: God • Navigate to choose the Fund and Give! remains when we love one another. If in all the business of our lives and all You can give a one-time contribution or that each day brings, the good and the bad, we follow the call and path of love, you can specify a reoccurring giving to any we will walk with God. There is nothing to fear and anxiety finds no home. of the funds available throughout the year! 3 AROUND THE PARISH Upcoming Events Eucharisc Adoraon Monday—Friday from RESPONDING to theVtÄÄ 10AM to 4PM, inside the Church. Pentecost Novena Adoraon mes may “Aer Jesus’ Ascension into heaven, His disciples be altered due to came together in the upper room to devote them- other Church events selves to constant prayer (Acts 1:14).” They prayed (i.e. Funerals, etc.). REMINDER: for nine days before receiving the Holy Spirit on Pen- 1) Please sign-in if tecost. Please join us daily, May 14th—22nd for the you’re a Commied Pentecost Novena! For schedule, please see page 5. Adorer and 2) Please get a Sub if you cannot make your Hour. Masks and social distancing are WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO REGISTER AT A PARISH? required. The entrance and exit Registraon is the official way we join a parish will be through the side double community. Many people think that because they doors (adjacent to the parking lot). aend a parcular parish they automacally Please call Lynda Suon, 707-330- belong. At mes, young adults who have moved 4858 for more informaon. away for years think they are sll signed up under their parents. But membership requires signing RESPECT LIFE CORNER up, formally enrolling yourself in a parish.

REMINDER about Alpha Baby Bole Registraon is a commitment to a community, a way to be included in the religious, Fundraiser—it’s not too late to return social, and ministerial acvies of your parish. Your registraon affects the parish in your Alpha Baby Bole! Please bring many ways. Census numbers can determine how many priests are assigned to a with you to Mass and church, what benefits and obligaons the community has to the diocese, and how drop it off in the bas- Masses, Confessions, and devoons are planned and scheduled. Registraon shows ket located in the Nar- you belong. It is also necessary for certain benefits, like scheduling sacraments, thex or drop it off in obtaining sponsor cerficates, and geng donaon statements for taxes. Most the Parish Office. importantly, it lets the parish count on you, to call on you to assist in its mission. Thank you for sup- Registering in your parish is a statement of faith and confidence in the life and work porng Alpha Clinics.

of your parish. To UPDATE your informaon or REGISTER at OLMC, please contact * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * the Parish Office. 707.422.7767 // [email protected] In the Gospel of Luke, the Angel Gabriel told Mary the good news that FATHER’S DAY — AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: a child would be born and that she was to be the Mother of our Savior. Afternoon Jazz at Mt. Carmel” - On Father’s When she asked, “How can this be?” Day, June 20th, from 2PM—5PM . . . Join us the angel told her not to be afraid for in the Courtyard for live music, food and “nothing is impossible with God.” fellowship! No entrance fee; however, The Gabriel Project (TGP) announces the same comforng message to LOVE DONATIONS ARE WELCOME to help frightened pregnant mothers: Fear cover concert expenses and to further sup- not, for God is with you! Nothing is port OLMC’s ministries! For more infor- impossible with God. mation please contact the Parish Office. TGP is a non-profit group of volunteers who provides hands-on assistance to pregnant mothers and their families in Married Couples: The Marriage Encounter need of material, emoonal and experience is a heart haven that helps you listen, share and con- spiritual support. For more informaon about TGP, check out the Respect Life nect more deeply. There’s no group discussion. It’s just about the Table in the narthex. two of you learning to be the best, most loving and thriving couple Help us help those in need. you can be. Learn more at www.sacramentowwme.org 4 AROUND THE PARISH

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday May - 16 - - 17 - - 18 - - 19 - - 20 - - 21 - - 22 - The Ascension of the • 7 M • 7PM Pentecost • 7PM • 7PM • 10 AM EADM • 3PM Lord Pentecost Novena Pentecost Pentecost • 7PM Confession • 3 PM Novena Novena Novena Pentecost • 6:30 PM Pentecost • 7PM Parish Novena Pentecost Novena Council Novena Mtg.

- 23 - - 24 - - 25 - - 26 - - 27 - - 28 - - 29 - • 10 AM EADM • 3PM Confession

- 30 - - 31 - June - 01 - - 02 - - 03 - - 04 - - 05 - • 10 AM EADM • 9:45 AM Confession • 3PM Confession • 6PM CFC

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HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS: • June 20th - Aernoon Jazz in the Courtyard, 2PM—5PM. Happy Father’s Day! • July 7th-15th - Novena to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel • September 11th - “Celebraon of Life” Through Healing • September 22nd - 30th - Novena to St. Therese • October 2nd - Shepherd’s Field Olive Wood Sale • October 9th - OLMC Golf Tournament • November 6th-7th - OLMC Cra Faire

PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Lio Suisala | 688-5592 Thelma Meyer | 372-7889 Delia Tabasa | 631-9577 Eddie San Pedro | 803-1106 Gail Dubow-Young | 330-1696 Pearla Cuerdo | 386-3403 Robert Anthony | 688-8894 John Shinstock | 437-4773 Woody Carnahan, VP | 208-9465 Vince Tydingco, Sec. | 631-5269 Julie Darling, Pres. | 425-3934 5 OLMC MINISTRIES & PARISH INFORMATION & REGISTRATION ORGANIZATIONS

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NEW PARISHIONER? UPDATING INFO? FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIR | Francis Cruz - 925-683-1311 Robert Buendia 707-428-4520 New to the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish? LAY CARMELITES | Jess Pacheco 707-688-8613 New Parishioner:_____ or Exisng with updates:______LEGION OF MARY | Orlie Mangune, 707-880-5602 LORD'S LEAVEN MISSION SOCIETY Circle: Mr. & Mrs. / Mr. / Mrs. / Miss / Ms. Marlon & Yvee Taasan - 707-688-4880 Last Name: ______MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER First Name(s):______Tom and Elaine Bruno - 707-426-9564 Spouse Name: ______MEMBERS IN MOTION | Call the Parish Office Other Family Member(s):______MINISTRY OF THE EUCHARIST Other Family Members):______Julie Darling - 707-425-3934 Other Family Member(s):______Pearla Cuerdo - 707-386-3403 Address: ______MINISTRY OF THE EUCHARIST for THE HOMEBOUND City: ______Zip: ______Call the Parish Office - 707-422-7767 Home #: ______Cell:#______MINISTRY OF THE WORD | Don McKenna - 707-718-5239 Email: ______MISSIONARY FAMILIES OF CHRIST (MFC) | John & Malou Bayquen 707-208-4005 / Eddie & Maria San Pedro, 707-803-1106 Would you like to receive Offertory Envelopes OR do you prefer MUSIC MINISTRY DIRECTOR to give Offerings OnLine through our Website, “Give Online? Mark Middleton 707-688-4157 / [email protected] Circle one PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Give ONLINE: www.olmcfairfield.org Consists of 10 members (See Bullen) PERPETUAL Eucharisc Adoraon Please place completed form in the Offertory Lynda Suon - 707-330-4858 Basket (at Mass), mail it or bring it to the Parish Office! PRAYER LINE Catharine Scharfen: 707-427-2320 / Pearla Cuerdo, 707-386-3403 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OLMC MINISTRIES|ORGANIZATIONS Diana Banasan| 707– 844-0716, Anna Albericci ADULT EDUCATION | Call Parish Office, 707-422-7767 RESPECT LIFE & CATHOLIC Media KIOSK | RCIA | Steve & Carlene Pearson, 707-426-2344 Cathy Omoso 707-688-6551 / Phyllis Kaminska, 707-419-4237 CATHOLICS Come Home | Call Parish Office, 707-422-7767 (Alpha Pregnancy Clinic of Northern California, 707-428-3300) ALPHA PREGNANCY CLINICS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA | 428-3300. RETROUVAILLE (Lifeline for troubled marriages) Address: 1044 Empire St., Fairfield, Ca Call the Parish Office. ALTAR & SANCTUARY Lay Carmelites ST. VINCENT de PAUL | 707-422-5209 ALTAR SERVERS | Deacon Raymond Elias / 416-4618 USHERS / HOSPITALITY | Elaine Bruno / 707-326-1412 AMOR DEI CHARISMATIC COMMUNITY | Delia Tabasa / 631-9577 VISITS TO THE SICK and SACRAMENT MINISTRY (Bapsmal Prep Class held every other month) | Deacon Parish Office Raymond Elias / 416-4618 / [email protected] YLGI (A Catholic Women's Organizaon) CANCER SUPPORT | Call the Parish Office, 707-422-7767 Margaret Sanders - 707-344-2838 (leave message) or | Medardo &Mimi Tuazon 707-344-7355 Kathy Marley - 707-422-3588 / Meets 2nd Tuesday in Fr. Lanigan Center Rey & Milva Lapitan - 707-428-1561 at Holy Spirit. www.ylionline.org Ray & Lyn Fortaleza 707-208-6679 YOUTH MINISTRY | CARMEL YOUTH Diana Banasan 707-422-2814 | Gem Geluz - 386-9142 CARMEL YOUTH Diana Banasan 707-422-2814 EURHARISTIC APOSTLES OF DIVINE MERCY (EADM) Mindy Zindel 421-0776, Marlon Taasan 688-4880 6