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October 11, 2020 Fr Fr. David McCafferty…..…….....Pastor Emeritus October 11, 2020 Fr. Michael J. Troha…………...….Administrator Fr. Joseph P. O’Donnell…………Parochial Vicar Fr. Gregory J. Olszewski……….Parochial Vicar Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Fr. David G. Baugh………….…..….in Residence Fr. Gregory F. Schaut…………...….in Residence 29850 Euclid Ave. Teresa Szary……….……...…..Pastoral Associate Ronald J. Samnik………...…...Business Manager Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 Joe Costello……………………….Youth Ministry Parish Office: Bob Crosby……………..….….Maintenance Dept. 1730 Mt. Carmel Drive Lynne Hoopingarner………...…..Music Ministry Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 Mary Keiper…….Bulletin Editor/Parish Secretary Barbara Barsic………....…..…………...Secretary Mikaella Smith…………........Facilities Scheduler Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Charlotte Gulden…...…….....Religious Education Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. PSR: (440) 585-0900 29840 Euclid Ave. Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. MATER DEI ACADEMY Joanie Klemens……………………….....Principal (440) 585-0700 29840 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 Fax: (440) 569-1436 www.olmcwickliffe.org MASS SCHEDULE Monday: 7:00 a.m.; 7:00 p.m. (Church) Tuesday: 7:00 & 8:30 a.m. (Church) Wednesday: 7:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. (Church) Thursday: 7:00 & 8:30 a.m. (Church) Friday: 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. (Church) Saturday: 8:30 a.m., Vigil 4:00 p.m. (Church) Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. Holy Days: See bulletin. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 3-3:45 p.m. - 5-5:30 p.m. (Church) First Fridays 3-4:00 p.m. (Church) PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL Located in the Rectory, open 24/7. PARISH REGISTRATION Singles, families, newlyweds or single young adults, please register under your own name even if you were previously registered under your parents’ name. Call the Parish Office to make an appointment with Teresa Szary. MARRIAGES Couples intending to marry are required to call the rectory at least six (6) months prior to marriage. BAPTISMS Baptisms are the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month after the 11:30 am Mass. Arrangements for a baptism date must be made at least two week in advance. The Next Pre-Baptism Class is October 14, 2020. Call the Parish Office to register. FUNERALS: Arrangements are made with a Funeral Director and approved by the Rectory. FACILITIES RENTAL or RESERVATIONS Contact Mikaella Smith at (440) 585-0700 x301 PARISH GROUPS: If interested in joining a Parish group call the Parish Office for contact info. NEED A RIDE TO MASS? Due to the Covid19 Crisis we are unable to offer transportation to Mass until further notice. ST. VINCENT de PAUL FOOD BANK (440) 585-8611 — Pantry open: Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. BULLETIN ARTICLES [email protected] Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Dear Brothers and Sisters, Not too much going on around here. Monday is Columbus Day (US) and Thanksgiving Day (CAN). Our school community continues to teach, develop and support our children. October is the Month of the Most Holy Rosary, Respect Life Month, National Arts and Humanities Month, and National Pastor Appreciation Month. Like I said, not much going on, but we keep on loving and supporting each other through this extraordinary Ordinary Time. Come join us on Wednesday evenings after Mass this month to pray the rosary for every one of the above mentioned intentions, or bring your own intentions with you. We don’t mind. The only thing I can think to do is to bring our worries and hopes to the Lord. He knows what He is about. His love is everlasting. God bless us, every one. Love, Fr. Joe ST. VINCENT de PAUL SVdP BLANKET SUNDAY During the month of September we served 56 families in BLANKET SUNDAY. .St. Vincent de Paul our food pantry. This provided 1359 meals for the 151 Society Annual Blanket Sunday kicks off this week- people in those families. We had 7 new families this end October 10-11, 2020. Last year, funds were used to month that had never been to a food pantry The following purchase and distribute over 6,000 blankets and 200 beds is a breakdown of their ages: 34 senior citizens age 60+; to the homeless and low-income individuals and families 83 adults age 18 - 59; 34 children - birth to 17 throughout Northeast Ohio. Envelopes at entrance of Our Hot-meal program provided meals for 240 people. church to insert check donation or you can donate online at https://www.svdpcle.org/donate-today/blanket- We also provide funds for the sandwich-makers. They Sunday/. make 300 sandwiches each month. Our pantry is in need of the following items: cereal, box PRAYER PAL potatoes, box dinners, pancake syrup, and canned corn. PRAYER PAL sponsored by the Salve! Welcoming Thank you for your continued generosity Committee. Isolated because of Covid-19? to those in need. Are you shut-in or just in need of someone to talk to? Sign up for a prayer pal. PRE-BAPTISM CLASS Call the rectory at 216-595-0700 or send an email The Cleveland Catholic Diocese and OLMC Church to [email protected] require that new parents receive instruction prior to You will be paired with someone else from the their (first) child’s reception of the Sacrament of OLMC parish also interested in a prayer pal. From Baptism. there feel free to contact each other with prayers or notes via phone, texts or emails. The next Pre-Baptism Class is Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. in the Rectory. I can do all things in him who strengthens me. Please call the Rectory to register. — Philippians 4:13 OLMC Baptisms are held on the 2nd and 4th ACTION Sundays of each month. Please call the Parish What I began by reading I must finish by acting. Office at, (440) 585-0700 to make arrangements for —Henry David Thoreau a baptism date at least two weeks in advance. Parish October 4, 2020 $ 14,428.00 Weekly Please pray for the deceased Offering Thank you for your continued and their families: generosity! 2nd. Collection: Facilities Upkeep & Improvement William J. Seman Next Week: Propagation of the Faith Christine Vitolo Pauline Walsh If you wish to mail in your offertory envelope or second collection support, kindly mail to: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 1730 Mt. Carmel Drive Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS You can also put your envelopes in the mailbox located on the Rectory front door. Thank you! MONDAY, October 12 If you are interested in online giving call the NO SCHOOL Parish Office at (440) 585-0700 ext. 306 Hot Meal 5:00 p.m. - take out only -front circle drive. All Masses in church Legion of Mary 5:30-7:00 p.m. - GH MASS INTENTIONS Miraculous Medal Novena (after 7 p.m. Mass) TUESDAY, October 13 Monday, October 12 PSR Classes 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m.-C Stanley & Anna Vidmar Family Confirmation Prep. 6:30-8:00 p.m. - CH CYO practice 4-7:40 p.m. - CC 7:00 p.m.-C Phyllis Demas Joe Zadell WEDNESDAY, October 14 Tuesday, October 13 CYO practice 4-9:10 p.m. - CC 7:00 a.m.-C James A. Olah Mary & Fritz Keiper Confirmation Prep. 6:30-8:00 p.m. - CH 8:30 a.m.-C Martin Wisnieski Elsie & Family Pre-Baptism Class 6:30-9:00 p.m. - R#2 THURSDAY, October 15 WEDNESDAY, October 14 7:00 a.m.-C Bill Beal Bill & Marquerite Dremert ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY 7:00 p.m.-C Angie Quealy Debbie Bertram 5-6:00 p.m. —ONLY Thursdays until further notice. Bags given out in front of Food Pantry. THURSDAY, October 15 CYO practice 4-9:10 p.m. - CC 7:00 a.m.-C Lee Adams Mike & Angela Adams Scripture Study w/Fr. Greg O. 7:00 p.m. - C Isabella meeting 7:30-9:30 p.m. - PC 8:30 a.m.-C Dennis N. Kehn Wife & Family FRIDAY, October 16 FRIDAY, October 16 CYO practice 4-7:40 p.m. - CC 7:00 a.m.-C For Parishioners 8:30 a.m.-C Joseph Oppedisano SATURDAY, October 17 Mr. & Mrs. Tom Tripepi Scripture Study w/Fr. Greg O. 9:00 a.m. - C SATURDAY, October 17 8:30 a.m.–C Frank & Helen Sustae Ron Sustae SUNDAY, October 18 4:00 p.m.-C Phillip Cervelli Wife Youth Group 6:30-8:30 p.m. - CC SUNDAY, October 18 7:30 a.m.-C Tom & Louise Klimas Carr Family PC- Pete Christopher CC-Community Ctr. CH-Chapel Hall C-Church GH-Goretti Hall 9:30 a.m.-C Petar & Lusa Valentic Family AC-After Care MR-Music Rm. R#2-Rectory Rec. Y R-Rectory Youth Room 11:30a.m.-C Int. of the Diocese of Cleveland Sodality of Nurses TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — On this mountain the L will make for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines Mass available on our website. www.olmcwickliffe.org (Isaiah 25:6-10a). Psalm — I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life (Psalm 23). Second Reading — God will supply whatever you need (Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20). Gospel — I have prepared my banquet, and everything is ready. Come to the feast! (Matthew 22:1-14 [1-10]). ~ 2 ~ Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Parish News COME WITH THEM! 40 DAYS FOR LIFE SCRIPTURE SERIES With the current restrictions in Fr. Greg O began a new place, our church van is unavaila- scripture series on Thursday, ble for our trip to pray at the clinic October 1st.
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