[Type text] [Type text] [Type text] the catholic community of OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Volume 4, Issue 25: June 18, 2017 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 10 County Road Tenafly, NJ 07670 201.568.0545 www.olmc.us Volume 4, Issue 25 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Staff Directory Pastor Reverend Daniel O’Neill, O.Carm. t - 201.568.0545 e - [email protected] In Residence Reverend Emmett Gavin, O.Carm. e - [email protected] Church Office Barbara Tamborini, Church Bookkeeper e - [email protected] Masses Mary Ann Nelson, Administrative Assistant Daily t - 201.568.0545 Monday – Saturday 8:30 AM f - 201.568.3215 e - [email protected] Weekends Roxanne Kougasian, Secretary Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 NOON t - 201.871.4662 e - [email protected] Holy Days Deacons As announced Deacon Lex Ferrauiola Sacraments e - [email protected] The Sacrament of Reconciliation Deacon Michael Giuliano e - [email protected] Saturday 4:00 – 4:30 PM, or by appointment; please call the Church Office Deacon David Loman e - [email protected] The Sacrament of Baptism Mission Development The second Sunday of each month, except during Lent. Please arrange for Elliot Guerra, Director Baptism at least two months in advance. t - 201.568.1403 e - [email protected] The Sacrament of Marriage Music Ministry Please make an appointment with a priest or deacon at least one year in advance. Peter Coll, Music Director t - 201.871.4662 The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick e - [email protected] Please call the Church Office to request a visit from fr. Dan. Religious Education Office Sr. Regina M. Chassar, SSJ, Director t - 201.871.4662 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission Statement e - [email protected] Youth Ministry “We are the Roman Catholic Community of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Justin Fernandez, Youth Minister based in Tenafly, New Jersey. t - 201.871.9458 Our mission is the promotion of the holiness of life through e - [email protected] Academy the celebration of the Sacraments, the sharing of the Gospel and the promotion of Catholic values. Kelly A. Koval, Principal t - 201.567.6491 We offer pastoral care through ministries that provide education, f - 201.568.1402 healing, spiritual growth and social outreach in the Carmelite tradition.” e - [email protected] Mary Ayoub, Academy Bookkeeper e - [email protected] “No matter who you are, no matter what you’ve done, Lisa Knowles, Administrative Assistant t - 201.567.6491 no matter where you’re from, Facilities no matter where you’re going, Ed McElroy, Facility Director no matter how good or bad things seem, t - 201.906.4389 you are always welcome.” e - [email protected] 2 Volume 4, Issue 25 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ MOUNT CARMEL NEWS PASTOR’S LETTER The Parish Staff wishes all dads a Blessed and Happy Father’s Day! Dear Brothers and Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, HOW GOD CREATED Blessed Feast of Corpus Christi (The Body of Christ) and FATHERS an equally blessed day to all our fathers. Some are at your side as you read this. Some are elsewhere on this earth and some are in eternal life. In every case, we love them GOD took still and thank them for the most elemental gift of giving us life. the STRENGTH of a mountain, the NOBILITY of a tree, Fr. Emmett and I, along with 120 other Carmelites from around the United States and beyond, will be gathering in the GENEROUS soul of nature, Niagara Falls this week for our provincial chapter. This is a triennial event where we assemble to renew the bonds of the COMFORTING arm of night, our brotherhood, chart goals and plans, and elect the WISDOM of the ages, leadership for the next three years. the JOY of a fresh morning, Some chapter gatherings are normal assemblies in the life of a community. This one has much more drama and the FAITH of a mustard seed, impact on our lives. As we drive off on Sunday afternoon, the four of us in our car from New Jersey have no idea the PATIENCE of eternity, who will be chosen to lead us. Therefore, we will be and added ENDURING LOVE earnestly calling on the Holy Spirit to guide us. And we are sincerely asking for your prayers. to create FATHERS. Fr. Julian from the SMA Fathers will be doing the noon Mass today, all weekday Masses this week and any funerals that might arise. We are blessed to have a very good relationship with our brothers in Christ of the SMA community. I am personally very grateful for their friendship and fraternal support. Sincerely yours in Christ and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, “Stand, now, Joseph, fr. Dan [email protected] as guide for fathers everywhere, as inspiration for each of us The answer to the trivia question: Who is driving up to who look to you for blessing. Niagara Falls with Fr. Dan and Fr. Emmett? Teach us the way of fidelity and Fr. Tom Jordan from St. Cecilia and Fr. Nelson Belizario, Pastor of unconditional love.” St. Simon Stock in the Bronx. – Sr. Mary Catherine Walton, SSJ 3 Volume 4, Issue 25 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ LITURGICAL MASSES FOR THE WEEK MINISTERS FOR JUNE 24th & 25th 5 PM th Servers – Mary Petito, Matteo Petito MONDAY, JUNE 19 Lector – Brad Moyer 8:30 Father’s Day Novena Eucharistic Ministers – James Brooks, TUESDAY, JUNE 20th Eileen Mangaser, George Dirschel, Kate Sullivan 8:30 Father’s Day Novena 8 AM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21st Servers – Lenny Park, Luke Figueroa, Sarah Figueroa 8:30 Father’s Day Novena Lector – Frank Tarsney THURSDAY, JUNE 22nd Eucharistic Ministers – Pat White, Alida Kratnoff, Rich White, Stacy Bishop 8:30 Father’s Day Novena FRIDAY, JUNE 23rd 10 AM Servers –Sedona Perin, Banan Flynn 8:30 Father’s Day Novena Lector – Tom Izzard th SATURDAY, JUNE 24 Eucharistic Ministers – Maggie Angresano, 8:30 Father’s Day Novena Barbara Izzard, Wanda Ferrauiola, Gloria Zayas 5:00 Constance Mathus req. Her Family 12 NOON SUNDAY, JUNE 25th Servers – Isabella Aberde, Samantha Rodriguez 8:00 Remedios De Guzman (Living) req. The Ella Lector – Ted Del Valle Family 10:00 Thomas V. Barrett req. Tom & Chris Barrett Eucharistic Ministers – Maria Luppino, Toni Essman, 12:00 Father’s Day Novena Russ Luppino, Julia Carozza THE BREAD AND WINE The altar flowers This week the Bread and Wine are in memory of this week are given by Claudio Sanchez & Isaac Jose Moran The Durso Family requested by Helena Moran Lapinig. in memory of v Ralph and Laura Durso. THE SANCTUARY LAMP This week the Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of FATHER’S DAY NOVENA James D. Kurpiel, Sr. requested by Anne Marie Kurpiel. Our Father’s Day Novena begins this Sunday, June 18th v and continues through Monday, June 26th. If you would REST IN PEACE like to enroll your father, living or deceased, envelopes Please remember in your prayers George Gardes, Jr., and cards are available by the doors of the Church. Marion June Rossetti, Nicholas Vafiadis and all the Please return the large envelope to the Church Office or military men and women who have died this week. place it in the Sunday collection basket. Names of those enrolled will be placed on the altar during this Novena. 4 Volume 4, Issue 25 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Who will plant the dreams in the minds of the children? Who will be the love in the hearts of the children? What is RCIA? Who will give examples Is RCIA for You? of all that life can be? RCIA is the Rite of Catechists are needed for the 2017-2018 school year. Christian Initiation of Religious education classes are held on Sunday Adults. The Church mornings from 8:45 to 9:55 beginning on September welcomes into the RCIA 17th and on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:45 process of preparation persons who have never been beginning on September 19th. Classes end the baptized, those already baptized in another Christian beginning of May. Training is provided. tradition, or baptized Catholics who have not received First Eucharist or Confirmation. The Unable to commit to teaching every week? We offer celebration of Christian initiation takes place at the team teaching opportunities that allow you to alternate Easter Vigil liturgy. If you or someone you know weeks with another catechist! has been thinking about becoming a member of the Catholic Church, but would first like information For more information or to join our team of catechists, about the process, please call Sr. Regina at 201-871- please contact Sr. Regina at 201-871-4662 or at 4662. [email protected]. TODAY’S GOSPEL MESSAGE John 6:51-58 “Today’s Gospel passage follows the feeding of the Registering 5,000 with five loaves and two fish. Here Jesus just got easier! wants the crowds to understand that he has come to give them ‘Living Bread.’ Eucharist means thanksgiving. How do you give thanks in your daily life?” To register for Religious Education classes online, visit www.olmc.us. Click on , then Source: Schaeffler, O.P., Sister Janet. “Bringing the Sunday Gospels Learn Religious Education Home.” Our Sunday Visitor Summer 2017. Print. to access Registration Form. 5 Volume 4, Issue 25 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ ACADEMY CONGRATULATIONS “FOR ALL THAT HAS BEEN, THANKS Graduates High School FOR ALL THAT IS TO COME, YES!” Malcolm Bermudo Bergen Catholic High School Mario Binetti Cresskill High School Dag Hammarskjold Marion Caffey Riverdale Country School Ashanti Deloach Academy of the Holy Angels As we come to the close of another academic year Brianna Figueroa Academy of the Holy Angels at OLMC, I would like to take this opportunity to Maya Finn Academies at Englewood thank each of you for all that you have done to Marin Gabric Regis High School welcome me to the OLMC family.