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November 08 2020 NOVEMBER 08 2020 PARISH INFORMATION Address 2121 South Rural Road | Tempe, AZ 85282 O%ce: 480.967.8791 www.olmctempe.com School: 480.967.5567 www.olmcschool.info Preschool: 480.966.1753 www.olmcschool.info OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday ...................... 9:00am - 3:00pm CONFESSION SCHEDULE Saturday ................................ 3:00pm - 4:30pm In McCready Hall ADORATION SCHEDULE Mondays from 9:00am until 6:00pm Benediction MASS SCHEDULE In-Person Masses have resumed. Maximum capacity in the Church is 160. Weekday in the Church Monday - Friday ............. 6:30am and 8:30am EFFECTIVE 31AUG20 8:30am instead of 8:00am Saturday ................................................ 8:00am Weekend Masses in the Church Saturday Vigil ........................................ 5:00pm Communion In The Parking Lot Saturday Vigil..........................6:00pm - 6:30pm Following the Live Stream Mass Sunday ..………………….……........7, 9 and 11:00am Over(ow Live Streamed in McCready Hall for 9 &11 Sunday …………...................................... 5:00pm PARISH REGISTRATION WEDDING ORIENTATION Live Stream Mass Visit the Parish website to register online or Attending a Wedding Orientation Seminar is Saturday Vigil ........................................ 5:00pm stop by the Parish o%ce to register. You may required prior to meeting with your priest. Sunday ..…………….……….……........9 and 11:00am also call the o%ce for more information. Wedding Orientation Seminars are conducted on our website, Facebook and YouTube Channel individually with engaged couples at INFANT BAPTISMS the parish o%ce. To schedule a Wedding STAY CONNECTED At this time, Infant Baptisms are by Orientation Seminar please contact Toni OLMC WEBSITE - www.olmctempe.com appointment only. Fill out a registration form at Logan at [email protected] www.olmctempe.com/sacrament-baptism, or YOUTUBE – www.youtube.com/channel/ email Chris Gass at [email protected] . UC7B9988KwYIHT4McvGYFmXQ ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY SACRAMENT OF THE SICK We have available food boxes, rental or utility FACEBOOK – www.facebook.com/olmctempe Please contact the parish o%ce 480.967.8791 assistance to those living within OLMC parish INSTAGRAM – www.instagram.com/olmctempe to arrange for the Sacrament of the Sick. boundaries and qualify for assistance by If after hours assistance is needed please call calling 480-966-1974 between 9am-11am FLOCKNOTE – text OLMCGO to 84576 the parish number for the after hours service Mondays through Saturdays. number. Sorry no walk ins. PARISH STAFF - P R A Y - Pastor READINGS OF THE WEEK Rev. John M. Bonavitacola [email protected] Sunday: Wis 6:12-16/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [2b]/1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14/Mt 25:1-13 Monday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 [5]/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22 Parochial Vicar Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Ps 37:3-4, 18 and 23, 27 and 29 [39a]/Lk 17:7-10 Rev. Jerome Cayetano Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7/Ps 23:1b-3a, 3bc-4, 5, 6 [1]/Lk 17:11-19 [email protected] Thursday: Phlm 7-20/Ps 146:7, 8-9a, 9bc-10 [5a]/Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9/Ps 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18 [1b]/Lk 17:26-37 Deacons Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8/Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/Lk 18:1-8 Deacon James Carabajal Next Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1a]/1 Thes 5:1-6/ [email protected] Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21 Deacon Chris Gass MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CALENDAR Deacon Thomas Glenn Deacon Dave Knebelsberger Monday 6:30am Soul of Ave Leonard Monday 9:00am Adoration - Church 11/09/2020 8:30am Soul of Helen Traynor 11/09/2020 6:00pm Benediction - Church Servants of the Plan of God Tuesday 6:30am Soul of Gloria Philips Sister Monica 11/10/2020 8:30am Ints. of Carolyn Pyde Tuesday 6:00pm Outside Group - E. Annex [email protected] 11/10/2020 6:30pm Outside Group - Field Sister May Wednesday 6:30am Ints. of Jennifer Velonis 7:00pm M12 Step - W. Annex [email protected] 11/11/2020 8:30am Soul of Linda Blackstad 7:00pm RCIA - McCready Hall Sister Maria Cristina 11:30am Soul of Augusta Pagador-Correa [email protected] Wednesday 7:00pm Parish - McCready Hall Annulments Thursday 6:30am Souls of DaRugna Family 11/11/2020 Karen Shepard 11/12/2020 8:30am For peace in our nation [email protected] Thursday 6:00pm MCA - South Hall Finance/HR Friday 6:30am Soul of Fred Kask 11/12/2020 Rita Villegas 11/13/2020 8:30am Soul of Inez Alvarez [email protected] Saturday 8:00am Soul of Paula Ann Jones Friday 6:30pm Outside Group - Hall Infant Baptism 11/13/2020 7:00pm Outside Group - Annex 11/14/2020 5:00pm Ints. of Teresa Nesmith Chris Gass 8:00pm Outside Group - Hall [email protected] Sunday 7:00am People of the Parish KIDZ Choir 11/15/2020 9:00am Ints. of Potwora Family Saturday 6:30am Men’s Group - Hall Kim Scoggin 11:00am Souls of Jennings Family 11/14/2020 7:30am Parish Rosary - Church [email protected] 5:00pm Soul of Sarah Spiriti 8:00am SVdP - Fitness Room Maintenance 6:00pm FullCircle Banquet - Hall Jim Blasko Sunday 9:30am RE - 4A&B / 5A&B / 6A Music 11/15/2020 Ike Ndolo [email protected] Parish Secretary Kelly Martin THE 2021 MASS INTENTION BOOK [email protected] IS NOW AVAILABLE SET/Scheduling/Funerals IN THE PARISH OFFICE. Julie Gradillas DEACON ORDINATION - 07 NOVEMBER 20 [email protected] Stewardship & Development Kristin Smith OLMC TV [email protected] Youth at Risk/Full Circle Program Anthony “AJ” Creswell [email protected] School Principal CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Kelly Shewbridge DEACON DAVE KNEBELSBERGER [email protected] AND DEACON CHRIS GASS!!! School Secretary They were Ordained November 7, 2020. We are so blessed Enedina White to have them both assigned to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. [email protected] Preschool Director You are invited to congratulate Deacon Knebelsberger and Monica Ferrance Deacon Gass in person on Sunday, November 8, 2020.They [email protected] will be available outside after the 9AM & 11AM Masses. 2 | PRAY - SERVE - GIVE - CONNECT - C O N N E C T - FULLCIRCLE BANQUET TICKETS: www.fullcircleprogram.com LIVE STREAM LINK: www.fullcircleprogram.com/banquet-2020 FullCircle is a Parish ministry serving families with teens/young adults struggling with a range of issues that can challenge the very foundation of any household. Issues may include substance abuse, addictions such as gambling, pornography, depression, promiscuity, or eating disorders. For more info regarding assistance for your family please contact AJ Creswell at [email protected] or 480.967.8791. NIGHT OF HOPE OLMC SCHOOL OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL SCHOOL NOW ENROLLING PRE-SCHOOL TO 8TH GRADE FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR!!! NOVEMBER 12, 2020 6PM APPLY TODAY AT: www.olmcschool.info Free Registration. There is no cost to attend. It will be a powerful 35-minute event in support of Catholic education and scholarships for students who are Our goal is to create the best environment for the health and overall relying on us to come together to turn a Night of Hope into their future. well-being of the students, teachers, and families of our OLMC Community. www.catholicschoolsphx.org/en/night-of-hope/ OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL FULLCIRCLE www.olmctempe.com FullCircle has partnered with Bene't, a mobile app, that allows you to Please continue to support your Parish! Envelopes may be dropped off at the instantly purchase digital gift cards to use online or it stores. Retailers parish o%ce during o%ce hours (Monday-Friday, 9AM - 3PM) dropped off in contribute 2-20% of your transaction back to FullCircle. the door slot after hours or mailed to the parish. You can also visit our https://www.bene't-mobile.com/causes/fullcircle-program-inc website at www.olmctempe.com and click on the green “PLEASE GIVE Question: contact Cindy Younger [email protected] TODAY” button. Bene't Mobile Sweepstakes – October 15 to November 15 WIN $1000 AMAZON GIFT CARD - $500 SUPPORTER & $500 FULLCIRCLE ALL TEMPORAL AND SPIRITUAL GOODS ARE Every $10 transaction made earns an entry to win for you and FullCircle. CREATED BY AND COME FROM GOD. Contact Cindy for questions. PRAY - SERVE - GIVE - CONNECT | 3 - SERVE - ST. VINCENT DEPAUL HELP WANTED SVDP FALL FOOD DRIVE NOVEMBER 7 & 8, 2020 Please 'll the bags with the needed items on the list attached or donate in the envelope provided. Return the bags and envelopes on Nov 7 and 8 to the SVDP volunteers who will be in the school breezeway. Thank you in advance for supporting SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING Our Lady of Mt Carmel SVDP Conference in our efforts to help the poor of our community. FOUNDATION ONE TIME ONLY-The Diocese has authorized an ONLINE Foundation Training while the physical distancing order is in place from the governor and many churches are remaining closed or at reduced capacity. This training will be available during the COVID-19 crisis. When churches fully re-open, we will resume the requirement of LIVE Foundation Training, so now RETROUVAILLE is the time to complete this training in the comfort of your own homes. Please remember, RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS no volunteer can serve in our parish if not Sponsors needed compliant with this Diocesan Program. NOVEMBER 13-15, 2020 Is it easy? NO Marriage Problems? Stress? Poor communication? Is it quick? NO RENEWAL Retrouvaille is a Christian program for couples Is it worth it? YES, YES, YES!!! who want their marriage to work.
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