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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish July 2014 Newsletter Lay Carmelite Community #578 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish July 2014 Newsletter I think it was Fr. John Malley, O. Carm., who said July is called the month of Carmel. If so, right he was. When you go into the Carmelite website, www.ocarm.org, you will see all of saints and blessed listed in their July Calendar. You’ll see that every week we have a saint or blessed as example of how to live, to remember, to pray to, read a book or even go on line to research their saintly lives. But first and foremost is the Carmelite’s principal feast day on July 16 in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. From the time the first hermits inhabited the holy mountain, we know that a chapel was built in the midst of their cells on Mount Carmel and dedicated to The Lady of the Place. In our hearts, Mary has taken her place as the first disciple and model for how we should live our lifes. So once a year, we come together and give thanks to her for the many blessings she has bestowed on us and acknowledge her great love for the Carmelites – religious and lay. Four days later on July 20th, the feast day of Elijah, our spiritual father, is celebrated. The prophet of fire was an inspiration to those first hermits back then and he still is today. Like Mary, he lived in the presence of God. He was aware of injustices and confronted evil. He grew frightened and tired, but he was always listening to that small whisper and drew his strength from his God. But we also have all these other saints and blesseds listed below that can serve as more inspiration this month and for always. July 4th - Bl. Maria Crocifissa Curcio, Virgin (m) July 4 July 9th – Bl. Jane Scopelli, Virgin (m) J July 13th - St. Teresa of Jesus ‘de Los Andes (OCD), Virgin (m) July 13 – Bls Louis & Zelie Martin, Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux (m) July 16th – Solemn Commemoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel (s) July 17th - The Martyrs of Compiegne, (OCD), Virgins and Martyrs (m) If you are interested in these Carmelite Martyrs of the French Revolution, go into www.youtube.com and type in Poulenc Dialogues des Carmelites – Final. It is the final scene and very powerful to watch. July 20th- St. Elijah, Prophet (s) July 23rd – Our Lady, Mother of Divine Grace (m) July 24th – Bl. John Soreth, Priest (m) July 26th – St. Joachim & St. Anne, Parents of the Virgin Mary and Protectors of the Order (m) July 27th – Bl. Titus Brandsma, Priest & Martyr (m) July 28th – St. Pedro Poveda Castroverde, (OCD), Priest & Martyr (m) *Carmel’s Call, Part 3, Chapter 12, p. 103, Article 8. “Retreats and days of recollection shall be fostered by the community for the purpose of growth.” Thus, we as a community, strongly encourage all of us to participate in these two events, including our community’s July novena. July 16, Wednesday, OLMC Feast Day & Community Meeting: In July, we hold no regular community meeting in itself, but consider July 16 our community meeting. Therefore, it will be very much appreciated if you participate in the Novena. And especially full participation on July 16 - OLMC Feast Day. Novena times: weekdays @ 7 pm and weekend @ 3 pm. Wear your ceremonial scapulars. July 16, OLMC Feast Day: Mass @ 7 pm – Fr David & Fr. Pete concelebrants. Jess & Goldie to make their Final promises. Bring your Carmel’s Call to respond during the ceremony, starting on p 152. Invocation of the Holy Spirit and Renewal of Baptismal Vows, starting on p 159. A pot-luck reception in Dome afterwards. On July 16, if at all possible, please come around 6 pm if you’re bring food and for kitchen assistance in setting up food table and staying after the reception to clean up the Dome. There will be no July Ministry Basket due to July 16 OLMC Feast Day. Happy July Birthdays to: Fr. Pete, July 5; Carmelita Torres, Jul 7; Shelia Williams, Jul 16; Bunny Dominguez, Jul 27. NOTICE: Community Dues!!! Some of us have not yet paid our June Community Dues - $15.00. Please see Jess. July 19 Phase 2 Formations, Saturday, 10 am to Noon: P2A: Lesson 23, Being a Contemplative in an Active World: Mike Devlin – Jess Pacheco, facilitator P2B: Lesson 19, St. John of the Cross: Brenda, Celia, Irma and Oralia - Melody McCloskey, facilitator Upcoming Events *July 7 to July 15: Our Community’s Novena and July 16, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast Day. Jess and Goldie will be making their Finals! Novena weekdays @ 7 pm. Novena weekend @ 3 pm. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass, July 16 @ 7 pm. *August 15 to 17: Annual Retreat at Christ the King, Citrus Heights. Retreat Director will be Fr. Leopold Glueckert, O. Carm. Theme: TBD. Cost $225.00 for double room or $250 for single room. A $50.00 deposit is required. RSVP by August 1 to Angelica Carson, 3160 Carlson Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 September 14, Sunday, approx. 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm – Community Picnic at Margo Vest’s house. Everyone to bring some food (sign-up sheet and exact time not yet finalized). You are welcome to bring your spouse as well. November 15: Carmelites All Souls Day – Cemetery visitation after 9 am Sat mass, with Fr. Pete. December 5: Christmas Party, Friday, 6:30 pm, in the Dome. *Carmel’s Call, Part 3, Chapter 12, p. 103, Article 8. “Retreats and days of recollection shall be fostered by the community for the purpose of growth.” Thus, we as a community, strongly encourage all of us to participate in these two events, including our community’s July novena. 2015 September 25-27: Lay Carmelite Convocation, Atlanta, GA, held at the Atlanta Hilton. Theme: Carmelite Transformation – A Lifelong Journey. Major Speakers: Fernando Milan, O. Carm., Prior General; John Welch, O. Carm.; Leopold Glueckert, O. Carm.; and Rose Mary Lancellotti, TOC, with a Lay Carmelite panel. Prayer Requests: Please continue to keep the following community members in your prayers: Margaret Tipton; Mike Devlin; Otilia Quinn and Tom; Dolores Charles-Sander’s and her son; Giselle McIntosh and her daughter, Sabine; Marietta Castillo and her daughter, Anna; Celina Hess and her husband, John; Lily Bissell; Goldie Guillory; and Fr. Ivan Marsh, O. Carm. 2014 Masses for Deceased Lay Carmelites & Friars: Fr. Bill Travers Jul 5 Jackie McKenzie Nov 15 Marty Lowrie Jul 12 Fr. Joel Moelter Nov 15 Beverly Orlando Oct 11 Fr. Neal McNanna Nov 29 Barbara DiMarco Oct 18 Hazel Turner Dec 9 in obsequio Ihesu Christi, Teresa *Carmel’s Call, Part 3, Chapter 12, p. 103, Article 8. “Retreats and days of recollection shall be fostered by the community for the purpose of growth.” Thus, we as a community, strongly encourage all of us to participate in these two events, including our community’s July novena. .
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