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the catholic community of OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

Volume 4, Issue 29: July 16, 2017 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

50TH JUBILEE OF PRIESTHOOD

Rev. Ashley Harrington, O.Carm.

Rev. Michael Mulhall, O.Carm.

10 County Road Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.568.0545 www.olmc.us Volume 4, Issue 29 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Staff Directory

Pastor Reverend Daniel O’Neill, O.Carm. t - 201.568.0545 e - [email protected]

In Residence Reverend Emmett Gavin, O.Carm. e - [email protected]

Church Office Barbara Tamborini, Church Bookkeeper e - [email protected] Masses

Mary Ann Nelson, Administrative Assistant Daily t - 201.568.0545 Monday – Saturday 8:30 AM f - 201.568.3215 e - [email protected] Weekends Roxanne Kougasian, Secretary Saturday 5:00 PM t - 201.871.4662 Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 NOON e - [email protected]

Holy Days As announced Lex Ferrauiola e - [email protected] Sacraments Deacon Michael Giuliano The Sacrament of Reconciliation e - [email protected]

Saturday 4:00 – 4:30 PM, Deacon David Loman e - [email protected] or by appointment; please call the Church Office Mission Development The Sacrament of Baptism Elliot Guerra, Director The second Sunday of each month, except during Lent. Please arrange for t - 201.568.1403 Baptism at least two months in advance. e - [email protected]

The Sacrament of Marriage Music Ministry Peter Coll, Music Director Please make an appointment with a or deacon at least one year in t - 201.871.4662 advance. e - [email protected]

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Religious Education Office

Please call the Church Office to request a visit from fr. Dan. Sr. Regina M. Chassar, SSJ, Director t - 201.871.4662 e - [email protected]

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission Statement Confirmation Program Elliot Guerra, Director “We are the Roman Catholic Community of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Justin Fernandez, Confirmation Staff based in Tenafly, New Jersey. t - 201.568.1403 e - [email protected] Our mission is the promotion of the holiness of life through e - [email protected]

the celebration of the Sacraments, the sharing of the Gospel Academy

and the promotion of Catholic values. Kelly A. Koval, Principal We offer pastoral care through ministries that provide education, t - 201.567.6491 f - 201.568.1402 healing, spiritual growth and social outreach in the Carmelite tradition.” e - [email protected]

Mary Ayoub, Academy Bookkeeper e - [email protected]

Lisa Knowles, Administrative Assistant “No matter who you are, no matter what you’ve done, t - 201.567.6491

no matter where you’re from, Facilities no matter where you’re going, Ed McElroy, Facility Director no matter how good or bad things seem, t - 201.906.4389 you are always welcome.” e - [email protected]

2 Volume 4, Issue 29 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

Flos Carmeli

Letter of the Prior General Flower of Carmel, for the Feast of blossoming, bearing one, Our Lady of Mount Carmel light of heaven, mother of God’s dear Son, 2017 vine and virgin.

Gentle parent, pure beyond human love, bless your children,

Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Carm. star shining far above this world’s ocean.

“Dear brothers and sisters of the Carmelite family: Root of Jesse, flower in the cradling bud, The feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is approaching and, take us to you, like every year, I want to send you an affectionate greeting with my keep us with you in God, His together. most sincere congratulations. I hope that the feast and all the celebrations of these days (novenas, processions, religious and cultural All chaste lily events, etc.) will be an occasion to honor Mary under this title so rising despite the thorn, popular and endearing and so dear to all of us Carmelites. May these strengthen, help us, celebrations touch our hearts, inspire our living of the charism, and so feeble, soon forlorn, great protectress. transform our lives so that we become more and more faithful to the values of the Gospel. Be our armor, valiant for Christ when war May Mary, the Mother and beauty of Carmel, the star of the sea, guide rages round us, us in our journey, so that we can respond with creativity and joy in the hold high the scapular, face of the challenges that arise in our sometimes complex world. strong and saving.

To all of you who are one way or another part of the Carmelite family, In our stumbling guide us on God’s wise way, I send you my affectionate greeting. Congratulations! in our sorrow

comfort us as we pray; Fernando Millán Romeral, O.Carm. rich your mercy. Prior General” Holy lady, Source: http://ocarm.org Carmel’s great friend and queen, feast your people from your own bliss, the unseen grace, God’s goodness.

Key and gateway opening on Paradise, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us! mother, win us a place with you in Christ, crowned in glory.

3 Volume 4, Issue 29 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel LITURGICAL

MASSES FOR THE WEEK MINISTERS FOR JULY 22nd & 23rd

5 PM

th Servers – Cate Bosco, Grace Bosco

MONDAY, JULY 17 Lector – Sr. Regina

8:30 Kenneth Mathuse req. Carol Kuzmik

th Eucharistic Ministers – Eileen Mangaser, TUESDAY, JULY 18 Chuck Martini, Lauretta Miller, Linda Hubschman 8:30 Bill Cardille req. Joe & Arlene Prelee

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19th 8 AM Servers – Gavin Cousineau, Dahlia Cousineau

8:30 Fr. John Russell, O.Carm. req. Pat & Rich Lector – Ann Picinic

White Eucharistic Ministers – Stacy , Patricia Levins, th THURSDAY, JULY 20 Raymond Glover, Elissa Lang 8:30 Richard C. Marzolla req. Jose & Carol Fuentes 10 AM st FRIDAY, JULY 21 Servers – Jillian Mihalio, Banan Flynn

8:30 Ann & Joseph Kurpiel req. Annemarie Kurpiel Lector – Martin Miglietta

nd SATURDAY, JULY 22 Eucharistic Ministers – Debbie Viar, Steven Schippert, 8:30 Mercedes Mucklevicz req. Lew & Catherine Jennifer Schippert, John Ogle

Marchiona 5:00 Andrew Loman req. Mae & Jack Kenny 12 NOON

rd Servers – Sofia Maravillas, Jacob Maravillas

SUNDAY, JULY 23 Lector – Anthony Inguaggiato

8:00 Janina M. Clark req. Her Loving Son, Michael W. Clark Eucharistic Ministers – Tita Ong, Toni Essman, 10:00 Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Kathy Inguaggiato, Judy Ong

12:00 Marie Sarubbi req. Marie Sarubbi & Family

THE BREAD AND WINE The altar flowers This week the Bread and Wine are in memory of this week are given by Christine Shannon The Durso Family requested by The Miglietta Family. ! in memory of THE SANCTUARY LAMP Ralph and Laura Durso. This week the Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of John Wright requested by Pat and Rich White. ! SAVE THE DATE

REST IN PEACE Sun Katharine Cho and the Grand House Ensemble Please remember in your prayers James Moyer will be giving a benefit concert here at OLMC on (father of David Moyer), Joseph Phillips, Friday, August 11th at 7 PM. Wine and cheese Patricia Reilly and all the military men and women reception to follow. Free will offering to benefit who have died this week. Lucas Harashima.

4 Volume 4, Issue 29 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Check out our NEW online registration form with online payment option!

To register for Religious Education classes online…

Visit our website www.olmc.us and About us… click on Learn – Religious Education – Registration.

The Religious Education Program is a curriculum of Credit card payment can now be done online! continuous religious instruction for students On the registration form, just click on beginning in kindergarten and continuing each year ‘You can also pay with credit card online here.’ through eighth grade. Class choices are Sunday mornings from 8:45 to 9:55 and Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 until 4:45. For more information, please give us a call at 201-871-4662.

What is RCIA? Is RCIA for You?

Catechists are needed for the 2017-2018 school year. RCIA is the Rite of Religious education classes are held on Sunday mornings Christian Initiation of from 8:45 to 9:55 beginning on September 17th and on Adults. The Church Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:45 beginning on welcomes into the RCIA September 19th. Classes end the beginning of May. Training process of preparation is provided. persons who have never been baptized, those already baptized in another Christian tradition, or baptized Unable to commit to teaching every week? We offer team Catholics who have not received First Eucharist or teaching opportunities that allow you to alternate weeks with Confirmation. another catechist! The celebration of Christian initiation takes place at the Easter Vigil liturgy. If you or someone For more information or to join our team of catechists, you know has been thinking about becoming a member of please contact Sr. Regina at 201-871-4662 or at the , but would first like information about [email protected]. the process, please call Sr. Regina at 201-871-4662.

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Volume 4, Issue 29 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel REVEREND ASHLEY HARRINGTON, O.CARM.

Father Ashley Harrington grew up on Hudson Avenue in Englewood and attended St. Cecilia’s grammar school. He spent his high school years at the Carmelite Junior Seminary in Hamilton, Massachusetts, finished his Carmelite novitiate in New Baltimore, Pennsylvania, and took his First Vows in 1961.

Fr. Ashley attended college at Mount Carmel Seminary in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and at St. Bonaventure in Olean, New York. His four years of theology took place at Whitefriars Hall in Washington, D.C. and he earned a Master’s Degree in English at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana.

Ordained a priest at St. Cecilia Church on May 30, 1967, his first assignment was to Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, Illinois where he was the English Department Chairman. While in Rev. Ashley Harrington, O.Carm. Chicago, Fr. Ashley was heavily involved with the community, working on housing in the inner city neighborhood known as Woodlawn.

In 1975, Fr. Ashley was appointed rector of the Junior Prep Seminary at Niagara Falls. His next assignment was teacher and prior at Carmel School for Boys in Mundelein, Illinois.

In 1980, Fr. Ashley returned to New Jersey as co-pastor of St. John the Evangelist Church in Leonia and in 1981 he was elected to be the first Commissary Provincial for the Eastern Region of the Carmelite Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary. After two terms, Fr. Ashley became pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Norwood before moving to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Tenafly.

Fr. Ashley spent sixteen years in Tenafly, twelve of which he served as pastor. After a sabbatical spent in Manhattan, Fr. Ashley now lives at St. Cecilia Church in Englewood and is

50th Jubilee actively engaged in hosting retreats and days of reflection. Fr. of Priesthood Ashley is also currently working on creating a Carmelite center, a unique opportunity for adult education and spirituality to be located at the former convent in Englewood.

Fr. Ashley still enjoys giving private tours of New York City.

6 Volume 4, Issue 29 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel REVEREND MICHAEL MULHALL, O.CARM.

Commemorating the

Fiftieth Anniversary of Ordination of

Reverend Ashley Harrington, O.Carm. & Reverend Michael Mulhall, O.Carm.

Sunday, July 16, 2017 12 Noon in the Church

Reception to follow in the Parish Auditorium. Everyone is welcome.

Rev. Michael Mulhall, O.Carm.

Father Michael Mulhall was born in Teaneck and lived on West Clinton Avenue. He was baptized at Our Lady of “The LORD bless you Mount Carmel Church (the old church) on July 20, 1940 by Fr. Aloysius Bandola and ordained in St. Cecilia Church, and keep you! Englewood on May 30, 1967. The LORD let his face Fr. Michael has had many assignments, most of which were outside of New Jersey. During his career, he has worked as shine upon you, a pastor, retreat director and seminary professor. He holds a and be gracious to you! doctorate in Scripture as well as a doctorate in Sacred Theology. Since he entered the Carmelite minor seminary The LORD look upon you at the age of 14, Father Michael Mulhall’s vocation has taken him around the world, working in Canada, Rome and kindly cities across the United States. and give you peace!” Fr. Michael shares words of wisdom with us: “Want less than you have and you will always have more than you want.” Numbers 6:24-26

7 Volume 4, Issue 29 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel WEEKLY RUNDOWN

Fr. Dan has challenged us in the spirit of Pope Francis' call to "Open the doors of mercy!" After

working for two years, our opportunity has arrived! The OLMC July 23rd – 30th, 2017 community will open her doors to working homeless families from July 23rd through July Family Promise of Bergen County and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church are teaming up to “open the doors of mercy.” 30th, 2017 as part of the temporary housing There are many ways to help! program run by Family Promise of Bergen Please email me, Elliot Guerra, at [email protected] or visit our website County. As of this writing, two single mothers www.olmc.us and click on the Family Promise image for and a total of three children will be staying in ways to volunteer or donate. Here are some ways to help: our parish auditorium (Odyssey Theatre) for a week. We will provide shelter, dinner, breakfast Volunteer and supply lunch. The families only eat and Shifts of volunteers are required to cook and serve dinner in the sleep here during the evening hours; during the evening. We can also use volunteers in the morning to set up day they work and their children attend daycare. for breakfast. At least two volunteers must say overnight as per Family Promise regulations. Fr. Dan, Mr. Ed McElroy (OLMC "…the Holy Door will become a Door of Mercy through Facilities Manager) and I have already taken three of the seven which anyone who enters will experience the love of God who nights! consoles, pardons, and instills hope."

Source: www.usccb.org Donate We will need to fill our pantry with items for the families, for

example luncheon meats, snacks and more. Also, while Family Promise provides beds, we'll need gently used or new linens “Imagine yourself always to be and new toiletries. the servant of all, Pray and look upon all as if they Please offer up the volunteers, organizers and families in your prayers leading up to and during the time of service that the were Christ our Lord in person. Spirit of God fosters within us a successful event.

And thus shall you do him We understand people travel during the summer and if you are, honor and reverence.” we hope you enjoy your rest and ask that you continue to pray for us.

St. Teresa of Avila May OLMC continue to be a place that “No matter who you are, no matter what you’ve done, no matter where you’re from, no matter where you’re going, no matter how good or bad things seem, you are always welcome.”

I look forward to hearing from you and thanks!

Elliot

8 Volume 4, Issue 29 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel WEEKLY RUNDOWN

DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK Please keep the following people

“Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” in your prayers:

Luke 11:28

Monday Exodus 1:8-14,22; Matt 10:34−11:1 Bernadette Alvarado Rumi Kubo Max Bazzarelli Elon Lages Lima Tuesday Exodus 2:1-15a; Matt 11:20-24 Brian Bingman Patricia McGlade Exodus 3:1-6,9-12; Matt 11:25-27 Wednesday Maria Capo Vito Moncello Thursday Exodus 3:13-20; Matt 11:28-30 Pat Carrier Dottie Murphy Friday Exodus 11:10−12:14; Matt 12:1-8 Remedios De Guzman Kay Raphael Saturday Song of Songs 3:1-4b; John 20:1-2,11-18 Rachel Durso Anthony Salvatore Peter Gagne Helen Trembicki

Lucas Harashima Giselle Velez

Prayer to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Adam Kokosinski Kevin Walsh

O Most Holy Mary of Mount Carmel, We continue to pray for all those listed above. pray for me. Please call the Church Office at 201-568-0545 if you You watch over those who follow the Gospel of have a loved one in need of prayers or if you would your Son with a mother’s loving care. like to have a name removed from the above list. Look now upon me and cover me with the embrace of your special protection.

Strengthen me when I am weak. The last and final legendary SR. TRINITY Enlighten the darkness of my mind GARAGE SALE is taking place at the Franciscan with your wisdom. Missionary Convent, 253 Knickerbocker Road, Increase in me the virtues of faith, hope and charity. Tenafly this weekend from 10 AM to 4 PM. As you fulfilled all of our hopes and dreams BLOWOUT PRICES! EVERYTHING MUST GO! The As members of the Church, garage will remain open on Fridays, Saturdays and help me now to show forth the love of Sundays during July. The gift shop is open on Jesus in my life. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in July and will be th O Mother of Carmel, permanently closing on September 30 . comfort and protect me all the days of my life.

Amen. FINDING A CATHOLIC CHURCH WHILE ON VACATION

Check out the website www.masstimes.org for The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel gives us an opportunity to Catholic churches in or near the area where show our love and gratitude to Mary for her continued guidance you’re traveling. and protection. We will be praying this special prayer for nine consecutive days from July 16th through July 24th. “Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure.”

– Saint John Paul II

9 Volume 4, Issue 29 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel GIVING & GRATITUDE

Dear Elliot,

What an amazing effort you are leading for the week of July 23 to July 30 for the Homeless Family Program. This is a great act of charity and blessings for all, especially 2 mothers and 3 children.

May Almighty God and His Blessed Mother Mary grant everyone strength and comfort, and may Our Lady of Mount Carmel bless all! Amen!

Enclosed is a donation to help this worthy cause.

Most sincerely, Amelia Zefos

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