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ur Lady of Mount Carmel b A Catholic parish community served by the Carmelite Order 22 August 2021 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Joshua addressed all the people… “If it does not please you to serve the LORD, decide today whom you will serve… As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” (Jos 24:2,15)

Right: Joshua and the Israelite people, Carolingian miniature (a form of art that developed during the reign of Charlemagne), c. 840 AD

Rev. Frederick J. Tillotson, O. Carm. Pastor

Main Office (941) 966-0807 425 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229 www.olmc-osprey.org Parish Life

Parish Calendar Life-long Adult Faith Formation Sunday, August 22—September 5 New & Returning Fall Sessions

(Mass Intentions shown for first week only) Just a few highlights of what is to come. Watch for details and registration after Labor Day. Come join us!

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug 22 Weekly Programs Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am (Saturday Vigil 4:00pm) • Mondays: DVD Lecture Series on themes such as Sacred Intentions, 4:00pm: + John Stefanek, Huot-Vidmar Families Art, Church History and the Sacraments; to name a few Intentions, 8:30am: People of the Parish • Tuesdays: Small Group, Scripture & Reflection (a.k.a. Intentions, 10:30am: + Bob Axsiom, + Lois Harmes Breaking Open the Word) on themes such as Trust and Hope Monday, Aug 23 • Wednesdays: Widows & Widowers Prayer Group Mass: 8:00am. Intentions: + D. Minyon, + Ken Kalinoski • New: Grief Support Group forming

Tuesday, Aug 24 Monthly Programs (days/dates/times TBA) Mass: 8:00am. • Book Club (this year: Non-Fiction of various authors. See Intentions: +Danh Nguyen book list next page) Wednesday, Aug 25 • Photography Group Mass: 8:00am. • Prime Time Sunday Cinema Intentions: Joyce Reilly Thursday, Aug 26 Limited Series Talks (days/dates/times TBA; various themes) Mass: 8:00am. • Thursdays with Fr. Fred Intentions: + Elizabeth Etienne, Delceine Etienne • New: Tillotson Hall, Fall Series with lunch provided Friday, Aug 27 Mass: 8:00am, Adoration: 8:30-9:30am • New: Tillotson Hall, Winter Series with lunch provided Intentions: Stanley Daniel, Dorothy Morrison • New: Tillotson Hall, Lenten Series with lunch provided

Saturday, Aug 28 Looking toward 2022 (days/dates/times TBA) Mass: 8:00am. Confessions: 3:00pm • New: Winter Day Pilgrimage for Adults Intentions: + Rosemary Vaccaro, + Rino Allocca • Men’s Lenten Retreat in March w/ national speaker Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug 29 • Women’s Lenten Retreat in March w/ national speaker Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am (Saturday Vigil 4:00pm) Monday, Aug 30 INVITATION TO ALL Mass: 8:00am. Widows & Widowers Faith Sharing Group Tuesday, Aug 31 Mass: 8:00am. Wednesdays starting September 1st Wednesday, Sept 1 10:30am—Noon Mass: 8:00am. Come join our faith sharing group to grow together in holiness Thursday, Sept 2 and the devout life. Topic: “Praying with the , Our Mass: 8:00am. Mentors in the Faith;” an 8-week series at Our Lady of Mount Friday, Sept 3 Carmel . All are welcome! Mass: 8:00am, Adoration: 8:30-9:30am Saturday, Sept 4 For information and to join, contact: Marianne Cano, Mass: 8:00am. Confessions: 3:00pm (941) 966-0807, ext. 314 or Email: [email protected]

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept 5 Pastoral Ministry Team Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am (Saturday Vigil 4:00pm) Pastor Monday, Sept 6 Rev. Frederick J. Tillotson, O. Carm. Labor Day—Parish office closed [email protected]

Deacon Thomas Grant, Pastoral Minister [email protected]

Stewardship of Treasure Tammy Flippo, Director, Faith Formation & Enrichment [email protected] This year vs. last year as of August 12, 2021 Marianne Cano, Director, Lay Ministries & Pastoral Care CFA 2020 2021___ [email protected]

Goal $ 245,000.00 $ 247,000.00 Kathleen Lyda, Director of Music [email protected] Pledge 239,874.00 222,272.00 Linda Jefferson, Business Manager Payment 226,009.00 208,067.00 [email protected] From the Diocese

Book Club Resuming! Meets from 12:15-1:30pm in the library on the below dates. This year’s genre is Nonfiction from a variety of authors. Come join the conversation!

Sept 15: "A Beginner’s Guide to Dante’s Divine Comedy" by Jason Baxter

Oct 13: "My Sisters the Saints: A Spiritual Memoir" by Colleen Carroll Campbell

Nov 10: "The Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness" by Simon Wiesenthal.

Dec 9: "Silence: A Novel" by Shusaku Endo (based on true events of Jesuit missionaries to China).

Jan 12, 2022: "Boy soldier: Recollections of World War II" by Charles Palmeri, OLMC parishioner

Feb 9: "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" by Bryan Stevenson

Mar 9: "The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion

Apr 13: "The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life" by Brooks

May 11: “Night" by Elie Wiesel

Questions? Ph. (941) 966-0807 x 305 or email: [email protected]

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat & Spirituality Center Diocese of Venice, FL Upcoming Events

Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Retreat and Spirituality Center will resume the Monthly Day of Prayer starting this Fall. The day begins at 9:30 am with continental breakfast and includes two conferences, lunch, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, private meditation, and prayer. The cost is $40. The next sessions will be held on September 8th and 12th (both days will have the same conference topics; choose the date that is compatible with your schedule).

The Fall 2021 Group Retreat Schedule has been published on the OLPH website. Also, please Save the Date for the OLPH fundraiser gala, entitled the Butterfly Ball, scheduled for February 19, 2022 at St. – Chelsea Center in Sarasota. Additional information and registration for all retreats and the Butterfly Ball is located on the website of the Diocese of Venice at www.olph-retreat.org or call the OLPH center at (941) 486-0233. Evangelization and St. Bartholomew, Memorial of Monica Apostle Mother of St. Feast Day: August 24 August 27 Saint Bartholomew is one of the Twelve Apostles, mentioned in the Monica was born to a Synoptic Gospels (MT 10:3; MK Christian family in North 3:18; LK 6:14), and in Acts (1:13). Africa. As a young The name Bartholomaios means "son woman, she married Saint Augustine and Saint Monica Patricius, a pagan, with by Gioacchino Assereto, 17th century of Talmai;" an ancient Hebrew name. Saint Bartholomew, Besides being listed as an Apostle, he Rembrandt, 1657 whom she had at least is not otherwise mentioned in the three children. Although her husband criticized her piety, Monica’s New Testament under the name Bartholomew. However, ancient prayers eventually won her husband’s conversion. Her son, writers have identified him as also being the Nathaniel mentioned Augustine, was studying in Carthage when she learned that he had in the Gospel of John (JN 1:45-51, 21:2); the Gospel passage read embraced the Manichean heresy. In 383, she followed him to at Mass on his feast day. It is this very passage where Nathaniel Rome and Milan, where she placed herself under the direction of (Bartholomew) is introduced to Jesus by his friend Phillip, and St. . Monica had the joy of seeing Augustine baptized by Jesus says of him "Here is a true child of Israel. There is no duplici- St. Ambrose in 387. Saint Monica died in Ostia, Italy, a short time ty in him (1:47)." later, and has been honored as a saint since the time of her death. She is especially invoked as the of those who grieve This narrative presents us with Nathaniel’s character in a brief the loss of faith within families. Saint Monica is also honored as a but beautiful dialogue with Jesus. Nathaniel is a good, honest Jew, patron saint of mothers.1 a just man given to quiet reflection and prayer "under the fig tree (1:48),” and one who has been awaiting the Messiah. When Jesus Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and calls Nathanial "a true child of Israel," He meant that he was a man , August 28 well-read in Hebrew Scripture, knew what it said about the Messiah “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of faith and knew from where he would come. This is why Nathaniel is is to see what you believe.” ~ Augustine skeptical of Phillip's claim that Jesus is the Messiah when he says, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in thee.” "Can anything good come out of Nazareth (1:46)?" But Nathaniel was lacking "duplicity;" that is, his heart and his intentions were Augustine (354-430 AD) was born in North Africa and was the pure. His openness was always ready to recognize and surrender son of Saint Monica and Patricius. A lifelong learner, Augustine’s to the truth when he encountered it and he remained open to his early life was marked by experimentation, speculation, and periods friend Phillip's invitation to "Come and see (1:46)." of sin and doubt. For a time, he embraced the Manichean Heresy but through the prayers of his mother and the influence of Saint In encountering Jesus and hearing His words, Nathaniel found Ambrose, a bishop whom he met in Milan, Italy. Ambrose himself face to face with Truth Himself, and, like 's ultimately baptized Augustine in 387. He was ordained a priest in leap in his mother's womb, Nathaniel's words “jump out” of his 391. In 395, Augustine was named bishop of Hippo (in modern- own heart in a clear, simple confession of faith: "Rabbi, you are the day Algeria), becoming the spokesman of the Church in North Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" In Matthew 5:8, Jesus Africa. He then guided his flock for 34 years, instructing them by says, "Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God." In his teachings and writings. Augustine is remembered for his highly Nathaniel, we have an example of the pure man who sees and rec- developed, careful explanations of the Faith. Some of his more ognizes God when confronted with Him, and on seeing Him be- widely-known works include Confessions (his autobiography and lieves in Him, and upon believing in Him, follows Him. story of his conversion) and The City of God, as well as various

Tradition holds that after the Ascension of Jesus, Nathaniel/ sermons and treatises on Christian doctrine such as On the Trinity. Bartholomew traveled to and preached in the East and died a mar- Saint Augustine died in 430 and was honored as a saint tyr's death in Armenia, being flayed alive for having won converts immediately following his death.2 to the Lord Jesus.1 The above two profiles prepared by Brother Henderson, S.D.S., from the website Aleteia: 1 Saint of the Day: St. Monica. From the web: https://aleteia.org/daily-prayer/sunday-august-27/. Accessed 8/2/21. 1 “St. Bartholomew, Apostle. Feast day: Aug 24.” Catholic News Agency. From the web: 2 Saint of the Day: St. Augustine of Hippo. From the web: https://aleteia.org/daily-prayer/monday- www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-bartholomew-apostle-569. Accessed 8/3/21. august-28/. Accessed 8/2/21. Evangelization and Catechesis

Another possible American saint…? The Knights of Columbus Honoring Black Elk World’s largest Catholic fraternal organization

(Excerpts from an article published on the website of National Catholic Register) Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of

Columbus, delivered his first report during the organization's The first-ever Knights of Columbus pilgrimage took place July 23-24 as a 139th Annual Convention held Aug. 3, 2021. Kelly highlighted group of about 24 Knights traveled the group’s charitable work amid the COVID-19 pandemic, across ’s wide expanse of announced plans to support faith formation initiatives, and laud- prairies, on pilgrimage to honor Nich- ed the group’s newly-beatified founder, Father McGivney. Founded in 1882, the Knights have over 2 million olas Black Elk; a Lakota holy man, Catholic catechist and possible future members in 16,000 councils around the world. In the past 20 saint. Arriving at St. Agnes Catholic years, under the leadership of former Supreme Knight, Carl An-

Church in Manderson, SD on the Pine derson, the organization gained more than 400,000 members Ridge Reservation, the pilgrims with charitable donations rising by more than 60%. Referencing trekked up to the hillside of St. Agnes Francis’ declaration of the current Year of St. Joseph, Black Elk, c. 1940. Cemetery where Black Elk was laid to National Park Service Kelly explained that “In St. Joseph, we see our mission and rest. Archives mandate. Guard the family. Guard the truth. He (Joseph) led through service and creative courage. So must we. It is the only Nicholas Black Elk (1863-1950) became widely-known in the past way to overcome the hurdles facing our families, the Church and decade due to a 2014 biography by John G. Neihardt, Black Elk our culture...Our growth depends on empowering men to be the Speaks. The text presented the Native American’s early life and the husbands and fathers that God wants us to be.”1 Lakota culture that he lived in his youth. But the book omitted a For information on how to join Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s vast majority of Black Elk’s life: a man who at age 41 embraced the chapter of the Knights of Columbus, email the Council 15821 Catholic faith which he saw as one with his Lakota heritage and at Recruiter at: [email protected]

unity with the vocation from the Creator he had received through 1 McKeown. “Knights of Columbus Highlight Charitable Work and Faith Formation at Annual Meeting.” National Catholic Register. 4 August 2021. From the web: www.ncregister.com/cna/knights-of- several mystical visions that he reported during his lifetime. columbus-highlight-charitable-work-and-faith-formation-at-annual-meeting. Accessed 8/4/21.

Black Elk became an energetic Catholic catechist, retaining Man, Missionary, Mystic by Jesuit Michael Steltencamp. This particu- Lakota practices that harmonized with his Catholic faith. Some lar pilgrimage of the Knights was the first Catholic pilgrimage or- traditional practices he set aside, such as healing ceremonies; but as ganized from outside the Lakota nation since Black Elk’s cause for a Catholic, he was frequently called upon to pray for the sick and formally began in 2017. dying. As a result, Black Elk became known as a “prayer man.” He worked closely with the Jesuit priests in sharing the Among those present with the Knights at this first stop on the Gospel to Native and non-Native people, often using his “Two pilgrim’s journey were Penny Black Elk, his great-granddaughter, Roads” pictorial catechism. He also led parish life in the Jesuits’’ and Black Elk’s grandson, George Looks Twice; age 86 years. It absence. By the time he died on Aug. 17, 1950, Black Elk had per- was George Looks Twice who started the discussion of approach- sonally brought 400 people into the Catholic Church. ing the Catholic Church to recognize his grandfather as a saint after having attended the 2012 canonization of St. Kateri Lakota Catholics have made pilgrim- Tekakwitha. The Diocese of Rapid City, South Dakota formally ages to Black Elk’s gravesite before, opened the cause in 2017, deeming Nicholas Black Elk a “Servant specifically journeying to of God.” The diocese learned just last month (July) that Rome in the , the highest point east has accepted their documentation and declared that the positio of the Rocky Mountains. It was here (the summary of the life, heroic virtues and renown or reputation that Black Elk would often go to pray of the Servant of God) was ready for its review. Once the histori- and it was here that, as a child, Black Elk cal and theological commissions verify Black Elk’s life of faith and revealed that he first experienced a series heroic virtues, he will be declared “Venerable.” After that, two of apocalyptic visions about the Crea- undisputed miracles — one to make him a “Blessed” and two to tor’s vision for all beings to live in unity. Nicholas Black Elk, daughter make him a saint — would be required for canonization.1 Lucy Black Elk and wife, Anna A complete account of the visions can Brings White, c.1910. 1 Peter Jesserer Smith. “Knights of Columbus Lead Pilgrimage to Honor Servant of God Black Elk.” be found in Nicholas Black Elk: Medicine Public domain. National Catholic Register. 29 July 2021. From the web: www.ncregister.com/news/knights-of-columbus-lead- Evangelization and Catechesis

How to Pray With Your Spouse: Four Simple Steps Excerpts from article published on USCCB- To register: sponsored website, “For Your Marriage” Contact

Ever wonder how to pray more inti- Carrie Harkey, DOV Coordinator mately with your husband? Wish you were spiritually closer to your of Marriage & wife? Couples can learn a great deal from the Mass about how to Family Life pray together as husband and wife and how to deepen their inti- Email: macy at the same time. This is because the Mass is the perfect harkey@dioceseof prayer between Christ and His bride, the Church. Spouses who venice.org want to learn how to pray together can begin by following the Childcare provided same basic structure of the Mass. So let’s first look at how the in the Bible then a good option is to read the Gospel passage that People of God—the Church—pray during Mass and then we will will be proclaimed at the next Sunday Mass. You can find Sunday explore four simple steps for praying with your spouse. readings at the USCCB’s Daily Readings. Structure of the Mass An additional option is to read the Psalms, which have been called The Mass consists of four parts, which include the Introductory the “book of prayer.” The Psalms express sorrow and joy, fear and Rite, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, and the Con- hope, longing for God, and praise. By scanning the titles of each cluding Rite. In the Introductory Rite, the Church comes together, Psalm you and your spouse will easily find one that you can relate makes the Sign of the Cross, and asks God for forgiveness, which to. Pray it slowly aloud and then discuss how it stirs your emotions prepares us for deeper union with God. Next is the Liturgy of the or what it leads you to think about. Word, when we actively listen to readings from scripture. This time can be likened to a conversation between Christ and the Another way to approach God together can simply involve talking Church. Christ speaks to us in the readings, and we sing psalms to about what is on your hearts and minds. What are you thankful for God from our hearts. In the Liturgy of the Eucharist, Christ and this week? What challenges are creeping up in your life? What do the Church exchange their love with each other. Through the you need from each other and from God? Answer these questions changing of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ, honestly and then offer prayers of petition to God. Remember to Jesus is made substantially present to us; giving Himself to us in give thanks as you see God faithfully answering your prayers. the Eucharist. At the same time, we receive Him and give our- Step Three: Share Your Love selves back to Him, deepening an intimate union. Finally, the Con- Step Three relates to the Liturgy of the Eucharist. After discovering cluding Rite reminds us to go in peace, glorifying the Lord with God together, you can deepen your prayer and intimacy by sharing our lives. [Likewise] Praying with one’s spouse by following the your love with each other. Sharing your love in the context of pray- structure of the Mass can be simple and enriching. Here is a four- er may include a kiss, resting in each other’s arms, caring for an ill step process. spouse, giving words of affirmation, or any other meaningful way

Step One: Reconcile and Rejoice you communicate your love. Again, have a thankful heart as your First, set time aside weekly for just the two of you. Come together intimacy is deepened in the presence of God. in a comfortable place or hold hands on a walk. Make the Sign of Step Four: Serve Each Other the Cross and take a moment to focus on being present to each As your time together draws to a close, remember to go in peace other and to God, as is done at the start of the Mass. As you and to serve the Lord in each other. Prayer and intimacy never end! begin, take time to reconcile. Talk about how you might have hurt Let your service and intimacy live on throughout every day, as you each other during the week. Then apologize and offer forgiveness. go about cooking, cleaning, listening, working, and so on. The fruit This will allow you to approach God with open hearts and to be that will come from your prayer routine will bless your marriage, united as you pray. Once you have reconciled, rejoice by offering a deepen your love for God and each other, and allow you to reflect short prayer of thanksgiving to God. the love relationship between Christ and his beloved spouse, the

Step Two: Discover God Together Church.

Step Two is modeled on the Liturgy of the Word. After reconcil- Dr. Chris Stravitsch is the founder of Rejoice Counseling Apostolate and cofounder of ing and rejoicing, spend time discovering God together. There are the St. John Paul II Foundation. He earned a Doctor of Ministry from The Catholic a number of ways to do this. For example, you could read the Bi- University of America; research focused on spiritual formation of couples and families. ble and talk about the passage. If you don’t know where to begin From the web: https://www.foryourmarriage.org/how-to-pray-with-your-spouse-four-simple- steps/. Accessed 7/29/21. Eucharistic Celebration ~ Order of Worship \ÇàÜÉwâvàÉÜç e|àxá

Processional Hymn: Gather the People

Greeting

Penitential Act

Glory to God

Collect

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A Reading from the Book of Joshua First Reading Joshua gathered together all the tribes of But the people answered, “Far be it from us to Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Israel at Shechem, summoning their elders, forsake the LORD for the service of other gods.

their leaders, their judges, and their officers. For it was the LORD, our God, who brought us

When they stood in ranks before God, and our fathers up out of the land of Egypt, Joshua addressed all the people: out of a state of slavery. “If it does not please you to serve the LORD, He performed those great miracles before our decide today whom you will serve, very eyes and protected us along our entire the gods your fathers served beyond the River journey and among the peoples through whom or the gods of the Amorites in whose country we passed.

you are now dwelling. Therefore we also will serve the LORD,

As for me and my household, we will serve for he is our God.” the LORD.” The Word of the Lord. Eucharistic Celebration

Responsorial Psalm

Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21

Second Reading A Reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians

Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32 Brothers and sisters: that she might be holy and members of his body. (shorter Lectionary option shown) Live in love, as Christ loved us. without blemish. For this reason a man shall Husbands, love your wives, So also husbands should love leave his father and his mother even as Christ loved the church their wives as their own bodies. and be joined to his wife, and and handed himself over for her He who loves his wife loves the two shall become one flesh. to sanctify her, cleansing her by himself. This is a great mystery, but I the bath of water with the word, For no one hates his own flesh speak in reference to Christ and that he might present to himself but rather nourishes and the church. the church in splendor, without cherishes it, even as Christ does spot or wrinkle or any such thing, the church, because we are The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia

Gospel A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to John

Jn 6:60-69 Many of Jesus’ disciples who were are Spirit and life. But there are way of life and no longer listening said, “This saying is hard; some of you who do not accompanied him. who can accept it?” believe.” Jesus then said to the Twelve, Since Jesus knew that his disciples Jesus knew from the beginning “Do you also want to leave?” were murmuring about this, he the ones who would not believe Simon Peter answered him, said to them, “Does this shock and the one who would betray “Master, to whom shall we go? you? him. You have the words of eternal What if you were to see the Son And he said, “For this reason I life. Homily of Man ascending to where he have told you that no one can We have come to believe was before? come to me unless it is granted and are convinced that you are It is the spirit that gives life, him by my Father.” the Holy One of God.” while the flesh is of no avail. As a result of this, many of his The words I have spoken to you disciples returned to their former The Gospel of the Lord.

Profession of Faith: The Nicene Creed Nicene Creed I believe in one God, and by the Holy Spirit was I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Father almighty, incarnate of the Mary, the Lord, the giver of life, maker of heaven and earth, and became man. who proceeds from the Father of all things visible and invisible. For our sake he was crucified and the Son, who with the I believe in one Lord Jesus under Pontius Pilate, he suffered Father and the Son is adored Universal Prayer Christ, the Only Begotten Son of death and was buried, and glorified, who has spoken R/ Lord, hear our God, born of the Father before all and rose again on the third day through the prophets. prayer. ages. in accordance with the I believe in one, holy, God from God, Light from Light, Scriptures. catholic and apostolic true God from true God, He ascended into heaven and is Church. begotten, not made, seated at the right hand of the I confess one for the consubstantial with the Father; Father. He will come again in forgiveness of sins and I look through him all things were made. glory to judge the living and the forward to the resurrection of For us men and for our salvation dead and his kingdom will have the dead and the life of the he came down from heaven, no end. world to come. Amen. Eucharistic Celebration _|àâÜzç Éy à{x Xâv{tÜ|áà

Preparation of the Altar

Offertory Hymn Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring

Eucharistic Prayer Preface Holy Holy Holy Consecration Mystery of Faith Doxology

The Lord’s Prayer Sign of Peace

Lamb of God

Communion

Communion Hymn Amazing Grace

Prayer after Communion

Eucharistic Celebration

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Blessing

Dismissal

Recessional Hymn

I Am the Bread of Life

To all Visitors, Thank you for worshipping with us today!

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