THE PARISH OF SAINT JOSEPH SAINT OUR LADY OF MICHAEL MOUNT CARMEL , NEW YORK, 12010

Pastor Rev. Lawrence J. Decker Sacrament of Reconciliation Director of Finance & Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Administration Deacon Michael Ryba Saturday: 3:00 pm-3:30 pm (Also by Appointment) Organists Mr. Billie Ossenfort Mr. Frank Morana Sacrament of Baptism Pastoral Coordinator Ann Marie D’Addio Baptisms are celebrated outside every 1st Saturday Secretary Jennifer Iannotti of the month at 10:00 am. No Baptisms celebrated in the season of Lent. Faith Formation Coordinator Diane Madej Telephones: Baptism Preparation Rectory & Church 843-3250 Baptism Preparation is held on an individual basis. Faith Formation 843-5452 Please call the Church Office for registration.

Office Hours Monday-Friday Sacrament of Marriage 9:00 am-11:00 am All marriage arrangements must be made at least six Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church months in advance in order to adequately prepare for the Weekend Masses: Celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony. Please do not Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm make any other arrangements until this contact is made . Sunday 8:00 am 10:30 am Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Weekday Mass: St. Mary’s Church Anyone who is seriously ill or undergoing surgery and would Monday through Friday 8:00 am Like to receive the Sacrament, should contact the parish. S T. J OSEPH , S T. M ICHAEL , O UR L ADY OF M OUNT C ARMEL A MSTERDAM

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings for the Week of August 12, 2018 Have you ever approached a hushed group and were Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [9a]/Eph certain they were talking about you? It's an uncom- 4:30--5:2/Jn 6:41-51 fortable feeling to catch people murmuring about Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/Mt what you did, said, or didn't do. It breeds division 17:22-27 and exclusion. In today's Gospel, invites us to just the opposite. Tuesday: Ez 2:8--3:4/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131 The reading opens with the crowds "murmuring" [103a]/Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 their doubts about Jesus after he has proclaimed Wednesday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15- 16; 16:1 -2/Ps 132:6 himself the Bread of Life. "Is this not Jesus, the son -7, 9-10, 13-14 [8]/1 Cor 15:54b-57/Lk 11:27-28 of Joseph ? how can he say 'I have come down from Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1 -6a, 10ab/Ps 45:10, 11, 12, 16 heaven'?" In his response, Jesus brings up the Israel- [10bc]/1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56 ites and the manna God brought them in the desert. Thursday: Ez 12:1-12/Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62 [cf. If you turn back to the story in Exodus, you'll see 7b]/Mt 18:21--19:1 another similar word: murmuring. As the going got Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5 tough, the Israelites doubted Moses and God's plan -6 [1c]/Mt 19:3-12 to protect and care for them as a chosen people. Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18 Here, Jesus proposes a difficult theological concept. -19 [12a]/Mt 19:13-15 Jesus himself is "the living bread" and "flesh for the Next Sunday: Prv 9:1-6/Ps 34:2-3, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 life of the world." [9a]/Eph 5:15-20/Jn 6:51-58 This is not an exclusive concept. "Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to St. Anthony/Holy Name me." Why? Because "the Father who sent me draw St. Anthony/Holy Name will be having a Lasagna [s] him." The next time you're at Mass, take a few Dinner (made by Mary Janes Market) on September moments to watch the communion line. Young and 22nd from 4-7pm. They will be selling tickets after all old, families and singles, diverse races and cultures masses starting August 2-3! The tickets are $12 and that and stories ? we are all drawn to the Eucharistic ta- includes-Lasagna, salad, bread and a cookie! This is ble. Catholic doctrine may require faith, but it is a take out only so get your ticket in advance. faith possible for anyone who seeks truth. Christiani- ty does not hide behind locked doors in an exclusive “Hearts Aflame” Eucharistic Congress clubhouse, whispering behind the backs of nonbe- September 22nd & Auriesville Shrine lievers. Jesus compels us to share the love of God In Catholic tradition, a “Eucharistic Congress” is a spe- the Father for his children, that we one day be joined cial gathering led by the bishop focused on our Lord Je- with Him and "live forever." sus in the . It is a time of joy, fellowship, pray- er, and unity. This will be a time of spiritual renewal for our whole diocese. The day will include: Bishop's Appeal Thank you to all who have made pledges or gifts to this Mass with the bishop, Inspirational speakers, activities years Bishop’s Appeal. Those who still wish to make a for children and youth, and Pro- pledge or gift may pick up an envelopes at both entrances cession, and much more!! of the Parish. Register at: rcda.org/heartsaflame If you would like more information call Jennifer Ian- City Wide Assumption B.V.M notti in the Parish Office @ 518-843-3250 (Vigil, Tuesday, August 14th) 5:30pm St. Stephens (Vigil, Tuesday, August 14) Christian Women’s Mum Sale

We will be pre-ordering Mums after all Masses Starting City Wide Assumption B.V.M August 25-26 and running though the weekend of Sep- August 15th, 2018 tember 8-9. the cost is: 1 for $7, 3 for $20 or $25 for a 8:00am Our Lady of Mt. Carmel exceptionally large one. Please continue to support Our 12:00pm St. Mary’s Lady of Mt. Carmel Christian Women!! 6:30pm St. Stanislaus

Faith Formation N INETEENTH S UNDAY IN ORDIANARY TIME P ARISH --518-843-3250 A UGUST 12, 2018

MASS INTENTIONS AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH

Budgeted Expenses for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018

Monday, August 13th is $317,860.00 8:00am Healing for a Dear Friend PARISH STEWARDSHIP July 28/29 Tuesday, August 14th Weekend Reg. Collection______$4,475.15 8:00am Jo Anna Mercadante Zappone by Son Priority______$646.00 Daniel Votive______$116.00 Matthew Lynch Birthday by Lynch Family TOTAL______$5,237.15 Wed., August 15th @ Our Lady of Mt. Carmel The average weekly collection needed to meet our 8:00am Assumption of the Blessed Mother expenses (including income from all other sources) is $6,112.70 Thursday, August 16th 8:00am Frank & Filomena Falco by Son Frank & Memorial Candles Daughter Lucille Blessed Mother Edward Farrell by Wife & Daughters (wk of August 12th) For a Loved One by A Friend In Memory of Mona lisa Di Bartolomeo 20 Year Friday, August 17th Anniversary by Mom & Family 8:00am Anna DiCaprio by Ann Marie & Michael Sandra D’Addio by Ann Marie & Michael Meetings & Events Lisa Lynch Birthday by Lynch Family Monday 8/13 Parish Office will be closed

Tuesday 8/14 Mt. Carmel Seniors Picnic 12 Noon OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Saturday, August 18th Wednesday 8/15 Assumption of the Blessed Mother 4:00pm Art Cotugno by Mary Grace Mass at 8:00am

Junior Liggero by Sister Mary Grace Friday 8/17 Parish Office will be closed Daniel DeRossi 5th Anniversary by Lorri, Gina, Michele & Brandon Christian Women St. Anthony Feast -Boston Mass. M/Sgt Frank Cassetta by Elaine Christian Women will be hosting a bus trip to the St. An- thony Feast in Boston Mass. On Sunday, August 26th. Tom Baranello by Nick & Judy The bus will leave the Mt. Carmel parking lot at 6:30am - Tony Simele by Sister & Family arrive in Boston by 10am and leave Boston at 7pm and arrive at Mt. Carmel at 10:30pm. We arrive in Boston Special Intention just in time for the 10:30 mass, followed by a proces- Sunday, August 19th sion of St. Anthony through North Boston streets. Cost of this trip is $45 (this does NOT include the driver tip.) 8:00am Mary Frederick by Eleanor & Joanne There are only 6 spots left!!! Payment is due when you Angeline Louis De Angelo by Donna Ross sign up. call the Church office to sign up. (518) 843 -3 250 Kathy Conti by Connie Sing Knights of Columbus Council 209 Festa Grace Tambasco by Sharon Smrtic You are cordially invited to join the Knights of Colum- Kay Harbey by Eleanor & Joanne bus celebrating their Fourth Annual Street Festival for the Feast of the Assumption, on Saturday August 18th at David Bielawa by Rossi-Meyer Family noon. The Festa will begin with a with a stat- ue of the Blessed Virgin Mary led by Bishop Scharfen- 10:30am For the People berger. L’ULTIMO Osteria Available for Private Parties and Events for 20-40 People Seven Days a Week Paul and MaryJane Parillo – Proprietor Care You Can Trust (518) 842-1900 518-843-3660 54 Bridge St., Amsterdam www.lultimoosteria.com www.facebook.com/smha.org www.smha.org Riley Mortuary, Inc. LETTER Funeral Service to our MEMORIAL INC. community for four generations. MONUMENTS, MARKERS & MAUSOLEUMS TAKE OUT & GROCERY Patrick M. Riley Joseph M. Riley III Serving A Proud Community Hot & Cold Sandwiches • Meats by the Pound with Quality Cheese • Olives • Salads • Sauces by the Quart Frank H. Riley Timothy J. Riley (518) 725-7321 Memorials Soups • Groceries • Specialty Items 110 Division Street Phone (518) 842-2810 WWW.MJSMARKET.COM 522 N. Perry St. Johnstown, NY 12095 54 Bridge St., Amsterdam 518-627-4169 Amsterdam, NY 12010 Fax (518) 842-6952 [email protected] OPEN TUE-SAT 10AM-6PM • SUN 9AM-2 PM

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