November 15, 2015 - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

Our Lady of Mount Carmel
235 East State Street
Doylestown, PA. 18901
215-348-4190
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time)
November 15, 2015
www.ourladymtcarmel.org
Tithing is “Stewardship In Action”
FROM THE DESK OF OUR PASTOR
Christian Stewardship
The Season of Thanksgiving reminds us that we have much to be thankful for, especially for what we
have received this past year. We join the Pilgrims in celebrating Thanksgiving for we too are a Pilgrim
People. Will you join us on Thanksgiving morning at 8AM. to begin the celebration of Thanksgiving
this year?
Msgr. Charles H. Hagan
GREETERS
COMMUNION UNDER
BOTH FORMS
Ready! Set! Go! - We need people who know how
to smile - Yes, the best quality of a greeter is your
smile - We all need to smile more often - so how
about helping to encourage smiles by being a
Greeter.
1. November 22, 2015 - 12 Noon
2. November 29, 2015 - 9:00AM
SICK AND HOMEBOUND
In Our Prayers: Peggy Johnson Maher, Kevin Mc Cann,
Ed Bromley, Helen Colt, Michael Whitaker, M.D., John Kaminski,
Elizabeth Fluck, Joann McHugh, Edna Bellucci, Louise Knop, Ted
Marschall, Carl Lahetta, Mary D’Eredita, Mary K. Zapf, Marianne
Miller, James Doherty, Angela Cummings, Garvin Kissinger,
Glenn Dekutoski, Robert Marquardt, Mary & Bill Allen, Joanne
Beveridge, Wm. F. Sultzer, III, Ed Olearczyk, Kimberly Catman,
Frances Shagalsky, Louise Matt, Rose Festa, Jason Burkart,
Beverly Petrilla, Mary Patterson, Edith Barbone, Tom & Brendon
Mullen, Matthew Mc Namee, Ruth Gilronan, Richard Carroll,
Nanina Heurich, Josee Ouellet, Josee Audet, Irene Mikolis,
Stephen Romagnoli, Joan Palermo, Hillary Di Tommaso, Patricia
Mayo, Lauren Rainey, Jonathan Walker, Robert Firesinger,
Christina & Edward Dugas, Miriam & Ralph Blanco, Margaret
Simons, Edward & Melissa Bauman, Jeannette Lee, Christopher
Eisold, Michael Florian, Bud Kern, Jay Sulimay Maury, Lynne
Sharkey, Ginny Mintz, Yolanda Nowak, Damon & Laureen
Lofgren, Debra Carbone, Alverta Allison, Jason Smith, Barbara
Brown, Bob Breeze, Christyne Kolen, John Mullen, Elizabeth
Ann Schlotter, Lucy Frey, Fred Roberts, Mary Corini, Marguerite
Peluso, Patrick McKenna, Lino & Engracia Fuentes, Jimmy Gill,
Alverna McCabe, Laurette DuBois.
Note: Names remain on the sick list for three weeks. If you
would like to have someone prayed for, please call the
Rectory, 215-348-4190.
The job consists of being at a door nearest
to where you will be sitting for Mass bet there 10
minutes before Mass begins. --Smile - say “Hello”
“Welcome” - get to know who is sitting in your
corner of the Church.
For full benefits of being a Greeter, call
Julie Donahue 215-906-9380.
Last Chance:
Today, place your CALLED BY NAME response card in
the collection basket or return it to the parish office.
Please continue to pray for vocations to the
priesthood. Remember in prayer the men of our parish
who have been nominated, that they may appreciate
their giftedness & respond to Christ’s call.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
CALLED BY NAME
A FUTURE FULL OF HOPE
CCD Helper Needed
Please remember: Ross Stempel, Helen Comersord, Lili
Maltese, and all the faithful departed.
The OLMC CCD program is in
need of Volunteers (Adults or
High School Students) for our
babysitting room,
Monday at 4:30PM.
May they rest in peace
PRAYER CHAIN
Anyone in need of spiritual support may place their
requests on the prayer chain by calling Barbara @ 215-3456219.
Please consider taking care of the Catechist’s
and Assistant’s young children while they are
teaching the faith to the children of our
parish.
If interested please call the CCD office
215-345-7089.
Second Collection
The second collection This weekend
November 14th and 15th is the
St. Charles Seminary Collection.
We thank you for your generosity.
Thank you and God bless you!
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel School was blessed last week to receive a visit
from the staff and students from Our Lady of Confidence School, an
Archdiocesan school for students with special needs in Willow Grove. Sister
Judith, the principal at OLC, called about a week ago and explained that their facility was scheduled
to undergo much-needed plumbing work and asked if we would like a visit from the students.
You may recall that our 8th grade students chose OLC as the recipient of their Confirmation
project last year. The students held a Dance-A-Thon and raised enough money to donate five iPads
and cases along with money for tuition assistance. The students then visited OLC last February to
present the gifts and play BINGO with the students. We promised Sister
Judith that she was always welcome at OLMC!
Mrs. Wauck and Mrs. Davis quickly prepared the students to
receive visitors. The students broke into groups to pair up with the five
classrooms for OLC with students ranging in age from four to fifteen.
The pairs of students visited different activity stations: they created art
projects, read library books, played BINGO and identified leaves in the
ecological classroom. All of the students had a great time and by the
time we got to lunch, everyone was ready to eat!
After a lunch of pizza, chips, water and a cookie, the students
headed out to Burpee Park and the PreK playground. The students were
thrilled to have fields and playground equipment to play on since they
don’t have access to these spaces at OLC. The final stop was back at
the gym where Sister Judith presented us with a photograph of her
students framed with a signed mat. Sister explained to our students that
the picture is special because it takes a tremendous amount of effort for
some of the children to sign their names and all 39 signatures were
there!
I wish you could have seen the students spread out on the gym floor. Many of the younger
students were sitting on the laps of their buddies, happily talking to their new friends. The older
students were just as excited and several students wanted to know when we would be coming to visit
Our Lady of Confidence. I can’t describe how deeply moving it was to see the instant connection
between the students. As I scanned the crowd of faces, I was reminded that there is no easier way to
see the face of Jesus than in a child.
God bless,
Dawn Parker
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Doylestown, PA 18901
Founded 1876
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Pastoral Council Minutes
November 4, 2015
Mothers of Young Children
1. Opening Prayer - Msgr. Hagan
Save the Date
2. Evaluation of Parish Welcome Reception
Overall response was very good. Many parishioners
were present to welcome the New Parishioners.
Displays of various ministries and services. Delicious
refreshments! Each person/family received a written
invitation from the Pastor. This was followed up with a
call from our Pastoral Council volunteers. The phone
call was very important. We will set the dates for the
coming year and inform the leaders of ministries and
organizations. Many additional suggestions to be
developed in committee.
3. Sub Committee Report
The sub group has been meeting regularly, working
hard and helping establish new ways of
communication in our parish. Greeting people as they
enter Church is one way of communicating our love
and concern for all. We will assist the Liturgy Team in
fully establishing the Greeters Ministry.
OLMC Mothers of Young Children
is actively preparing for their
annual Santa Breakfast benefiting
the Bucks County Housing Group and those families
serviced by the Doylestown Food Pantry.
Date: Saturday, December 12th from 9AM -11AM
For more information or if your ministry is
interested in volunteering at this year’s event, please
contact Alison at ahales@gmail.com or Jennifer at
jennifernmoore@yahoo.com.
OLMC Youth Ministry News
All 9th through 12th Teens
Nov. 22: Sibling Night...Bring a Sibling (4th
grade & older) Tacos & Game night & lots of fun!
You don’t need a sibling to be invited...JUST
COME!!
Last month we spent time discussing the details of
parish life - the good and not so good. The information
November...DURING THANKSGIVING
is being organized and compiled so all parishioners
can be part of the process and can contribute to
BREAK..ACTIVITY.. TO BE DECIDED...TEENS...WHAT
renewing our parish.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO???
Maureen Brill at: olmcyouthministry@aol.com...with
How can we improve our welcome to all and to each
any questions OR suggestions.
other? Each person needs to be welcomed, whether
older or younger, either children or parents, whether
The Ladies of
grieving or healing, priests and lay people, the
Mt. Carmel
homeless, the comfortable, those who are sick and
Christmas Luncheon
those who are healthy. Let us help each other.
Tuesday,
December 8, 2015
12 Noon
Doylestown Country Club
20 Country Club Drive
Doylestown
4. Parishioner Comments - Included above.
5. New Business - Included above.
6. Closing Prayer - Betty Margraff
Very respectfully submitted - Julie Donahue
Welcome Coffee
October 18, 2015
See insert in today’s bulletin for registration and
more information. Deadline Dec.1, 2015
“May God hold them in the
Palms of His hands”
Thank you!!
Thank you to so many willing hearts and hands that
were a part of our Parish Mass of Remembrance.
To all of you...to all who were present, we extend a
deep gratitude.
And, as always, we give the honor and glory to our
God.
Blessings…
Sister Dolores
Hosted by the Parish Council
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Thanksgiving
Dinner Baskets
STATE STREET PLAYERS
We are in need of your help in
providing Thanksgiving Dinner
Food boxes for families in
need. Please call 215-348-8833
and leave your name and phone number, someone will
return your call and give you a code number, and the
size of the family and whether they wish a turkey or
ham. The code number maintains confidentiality.
What is needed: a frozen turkey, ham, roast
(whatever is requested) and all the makings to prepare
that meal. Ideas: fresh or canned fruits and vegetables,
cranberry sauce, gravy, bread for stuffing or stuffing
mix and one home-baked item (cookies, pie, nut
bread); candles, napkins, flowers or other items that
you would like to add. (Do not include any other frozen
items, only the turkey)
Put all ingredients in a box (or two smaller
boxes that are easy to carry.) Put the code number on
the box (boxes) and deliver to St. Mary’s Hall (next to
the Prayer Garden) on Tuesday, November 24, 2015
from 6AM to 11AM. We will deliver the dinner boxes to
the families that same day.
Thank you for your generous help.
State Street Players are Looking for
YOU!
Come join a group that considers
its members family...we don’t just need
actors and singers, but carpenters,
painters, sewers and crafters, publicity
and marketing talents, people to solicit
ads and raffle baskets, pianists and
more.
A general meeting will be held Sunday,
November 15th at 1:00PM in the School
Cafeteria, and auditions will follow. We
welcome you to join us!
Auditions are being held:
November, 15th 1-5PM and 17th 7-10PM
in the OLMC School Cafeteria.
Production and rehearsals will begin in
January.
We are a parish ministry at OLMC
that is in our 38th year celebrating the
talents of our adult members by raising
funds for the OLMC School and
community. Our musical, comedy and
variety show is performed to a packed
house each March for three consecutive
Friday and Saturday nights.
For 2016 our dates are March 3,4,11,12,
18 and 19.
For more information, visit our
website at: www.statestreetplayers.org,
find us on Facebook, or email:
ssptickets@yahoo.com.
Advent Scripture/Faith Sharing
The mystery of the Incarnation
lives on in our daily lives…
The Annunciation continues in each of us
as we make “room for the child,” not once,
but as a daily practice.
As we welcome the new church year, we
offer opportunity to break open God’s Word. In
the midst of our hectic schedules and constant
busyness, God waits patiently for us. Let’s take a
journey into the depths of our hearts as we enter
Advent. God comes, comes, ever comes.
We gather Friday mornings during Advent
to pray with, reflect upon and break-open God’s
Word. Everyone is welcome. Bring your Bible.
Bring your coffee/tea/etc. Bring a friend.
The Sisters of St. Francis
Just $10 will support the Sisters of St.
Francis in providing for the care of our
elderly retired Sisters.
Many of you may remember our sisters
teaching in your parish school for 139
years.
This weekend, Nov. 14th and 15th after each
Mass, you will have the opportunity to
support this fundraising effort.
Please come prepared with return address
labels and cash or check (made out to the
Sisters of St. Francis).
We appreciate your support.
We gather in St. Mary’s Hall
8:45AM to 10AM
November 27, 2015
December 4, 2015
December 11, 2015
December 18, 2015
Questions/information, please phone:
Sister Dolores 215-348-5488.
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Visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and
other Shrines of Mexico
January 25-31, 2016
6 Nights/7Days
$1699 per person (based on two people per
room)
Life is changed not taken away
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Evening: Tuesday evenings in St. Simon Stock
House 6:30PM to 8:00PM.
11/24, 12/15, 1/12/16
Day Time: Wednesday mornings in St. Mary’s
Hall
10:30AM to 12 Noon
11/18, 12/2, 12/16, 1/6/16
For more information contact OLG parishioner
and tour organizer, George Fernandez 215-8593275 or jifernandez1@aol.com.
Download a brochure at:
www.selectinternationaltours.com.
Accommodations in First class hotel, Holy Mass
Daily.
Advent Wreaths
The Parish Community Ministry (PCM) will be offering
the opportunity for parish families to make Advent
Wreaths the weekend of November 28th and 29th.
Fresh greens and supplies will be available in St.
Mary’s Hall before the 5PM Mass on Saturday,
November 28th from 8AM to 12 Noon and on Sunday,
November 29th. Wreaths will be blessed during the
following masses: 5PM (Saturday), 9AM, 10:30AM, and
12 Noon Masses on Sunday. Suggested donation is $5
if you provide the wire form from prior years or $9 if
you need to purchase a wire form.
Register by contacting Trish Jordan 215-766-3716 or
via email at: trish5503@verizon.net.
Job Fair
On Wednesday, November 18th from 10AM to
3PM, Representative Murt and the Willow Grove
Chamber will be hosting a Job Fair at the
Huntingdon Valley Country Club, 2295 Country
Club Drive, Huntingdon Valley PA 19006.
The Job Fair is free to job seekers and features
dozens of employers.
For information visit ewillowgrove.com, call the
chamber 215-657-2652 or Rep. Murt’s office 215674-3755.
Knights of Columbus
Membership Drive
November 21st and 22nd
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Food Drive
Feel Blessed or you just want to get
involved? Have fun, make a bunch of
The monthly St. Vincent de Paul food drive is THIS
friends and give back to your parish
community. Join a band of brothers… weekend November 14th & 15th. A list of those
items currently needed is given below. Receptacles
Join the Knights of Columbus
will be located at all entrances to the church. Thank
you for your continued generosity.
Calling ALL Catholic Men 18 and older at OLMC.
Support your parish by putting your catholic faith
into action. KC fund raising results in donating
OVER $10,000 to OLMC Catholic Education.
Just some of our activities, Dance, Adopt-AHighway, Coats for Kid’s, Golf, etc. Make a
difference and work with men who share similar
beliefs and values.
Items Needed
Paper Products
Coffee
Tea Bags
Laundry Detergent
Shampoo
Juice
Cereal
Sugar
Flour
Pancake Mix
Spaghetti Sauce
Pancake Syrup
We are like the ...Marines…”We are looking for a
few good men!”
E-mail or call Steve Mobley at
mobleycs@comcast.net or 215-264-8594.
Coffee and donuts after all the masses on
Sunday, November 22nd in St. Mary’s Hall.
Jelly
Stewed Tomatoes
Rice
Canned Vegetables
Beef Stew
Kleenex
Canned Fruit
Diapers
Baby Food
Toothpaste
Tooth Brushes
Macaroni & Cheese
Thank you for your generosity.
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Children’s Envelopes
How to Save Your Soul
Children learn that they are called to give back
something to God. Stewardship teaches children the
difference between needs and wants. Children’s
envelopes also encourage kids to share talent - a good
deed or a prayer they have written - or to write down
ways they have been good stewards.
Alena… cleaned the chicken cage
Alexis… helped my brother fix a toy
Aubrey… set the table
Bobby… helped my Mom
Christian… making my bed
Connor… made my bed
Cora… read bedtime stories to my sister
Dominic… helped set up for dance
Eliza… helped the poor
Francesca… helped set up for the craft fair
Jon… helped sister with legos
Jonus… helped Mom put laundry away
Karolina… shared toys
Kate… raked leaves
Keira… cleaned up without being asked
Lily… helping Mia at krafts
Malia… raked the pine cones
Mary Frances… helped a classmate
Michael… writing a friendly letter
Monica… helped set up for craft fair
Natasha… cleaned bathroom
Nicky… helped Mom
PJ… get along with sister
Reed…help a new student adjust to the classroom
Sammy… put away laundry
Sofia… help my Daddy
Sophia… patient with sister for trick or treat
Tess… donated some of my toys
Tyler… helped with raking
Vitoria… feed the dog
You ask me to give you some advice about
saving your soul. This preparation consists not only in
setting ourselves free from both debts and mortal sin,
but in doing penance for our past faults, so that when
our good and evil deeds are put into the balance of
justice, with the divine mercy added to the right side of
the scale, our attachment to God’s service may weigh
as much as our former attachment to the world. We
ought to give alms, to be charitable, devout, patient,
and humble, in order to compensate for our former
defects in these virtues. Busy like a honey-making bee,
with a holy fervor, we should seek to get nearer and
nearer to God; for at our time of life, the hour
approaches when we shall appear before Him.
Withdraw your heart from the world before God
takes your body from it; keep your mind in perfect
peace however much it is occupied in business. A man
who is traveling post haste concerning a matter that is
of life and death to him does not turn his head to look
at anything as he passes. You must cultivate the same
indifference to mundane matters. Say in your heart, “I
am being led captive to death; what is this world to
me? I am going to God; I do not wish to entangle
myself in earthly things.” If, in spite of all our efforts,
we often find our attention distracted from religious
matters, what would it be if we took no pains to be
recollected? Consider that you are only beginning to
serve God; remember your former good resolutions,
and beg God to assist you in carrying them out, for you
have more experience as to the best means of keeping
them now than you had before.
Your life consists in drawing nearer to God; to
do this, you must endeavour to detach yourself from
visible things and remember that in a short time they
will all be taken from you. Practice spiritual reading
and prayer; go to confession and Holy Communion;
and let the one object of your life be to serve God and
to bear with things contrary to your will. Be most
tender in your love for God and your neighbor; act in
as charitable a way as possible to others, and be firm
as a rock in bearing the trials sent you by Divine
Providence. Good works are of no use unless we bear
the cross as well, nor do sufferings profit us unless we
lead a Christian life. If this seems hard to us, let us
contemplate our Lord and Master, and see how many
were His labors and pains. What He was, that He
wishes His followers to be, each in his own measure,
for he asked and obtained from His Father that where
He was there might His servants also be. Therefore, we
must not fear to follow Him in His pains here below and
yet wish to share with Him in His present bliss.
Although it be the more painful part to partake of His
sorrows, it is the better, for we shall enjoy our Lord’s
presence more fully for having toiled for Him here. If
we suffer with Him, we shall also reign with Him. Do
not let us be incredulous about this promised reward
nor slow in trying to gain it, for after a brief time of toil,
we shall enjoy eternal happiness.
By St. John of Avila
PLEASE NOTE:
DUE TO THANKSGIVING
ALL SUBMISSIONS FOR THE
NOVEMBER 29TH BULLETIN
MUST BE TO ME BY TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 17TH.
THANK YOU
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Schedule
of
Events
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
This schedule was accurate at time of advance printing but is subject to change. The
times listed are the times the facility is being used; not the actual time of the event.
If you need assistance please call the Rectory 215-348-4190 and ask for Barb.
Sunday
11/15
7-12:30P Ccd All School
Monday
11/16
9-11A Bible Study, St. Mary’s
9A Children’s Liturgy, Church, Rectory Lounge
1P Basketball, Gym
1-5P State Street Players/Auditions, Cafeteria, Music Room
5-8P Jr. Youth, St. Mary’s
5-8P Track, Cafeteria
6-8P Ad Altare Dei & PPXII, Rectory Lounge
8P Parish Community Ministry, St. Mary’s
3;45-8:30P Ccd All School
7P Webelos II, Rectory Lounge
7:30-9P Trp52, Stock House
8:30-10P Basketball, Gym
Wednesday
11/18
6:30A Men’s Scripture, St. Mary’s
10:30-12P Bereavement, St. Mary’s
3:15-5P After School Prog/Play Reh. All School
6:30P Legion of Mary, Rectory Lounge
7-9P Bible Study, St. Mary’s
7-10P SSP, Music room
7:30P Trp52, Cafeteria
7:30P Pk52, Stock House
Tuesday
11/17
11-11:45A Meditation, St. Mary’s
3;15-5P After School Prog./Rehearsal Sch.Play,All School
6P Home & School, St. Mary’s
7P Rosary, Church
7-9P SSP Cafeteria, Music Rm
7-8:30P Venture Crew Comm. Meet., Stock House
7:30-9P Venture Crew Trp52, Rectory Lounge
9-11P Dad’s Basketball, Gym
Friday
11/20
3:30-11P H&S Beef and Beer, Gym
7P Pk52, Rectory Lounge
Thursday
11/19
8:30-4P Adoration/Benediction, Church
Saturday
11/21
8A Basketball, Gym
10-12P Women’s Scripture, St. Mary’s
3:15-5P After School Prog./Play Rehearsal, All School
5P BB, Gym
6:30P Girl’s Choir, Church
7P Pk52, Cafeteria
7P Webelos II, Rectory Lounge
7:30P Rcia, St. Mary’s
7:30P Choir, Church
5P Knights Membership Drive, St. Mary’s
6:15P AA, Rectory Lounge
Rev. Msgr. Charles H. Hagan, Pastor
Bulletin Deadlines
Please submit items for Bulletin issues on left by
5:00 P.M. on the date to right:
Nov. 22………………. Thursday, Nov. 12th
Nov. 29………………. Tuesday, Nov. 17th
Any questions contact: Barb Petrone
Bulletin Designer and Editor at:
barb_olmc@comcast.net
Rev. Paschal Onunwa, Parish Vicar
Rev. Terence P. Weik, Parish Vicar
Rev. Harold B. McKale, Parish Vicar
Deacon George V. Corwell
Deacon Jim Fowkes
Sister Dolores Burkhardt, S.S.J.
Mr. Carl Kunkel,
Director of Sacred Music & Organist
PLEASE PRAY
FOR OUR TROOPS
Dylan Taylor, John F. Thompson, Nicholas Incelli, Colin
Rodgers, Zachary Taylor, Tim Carlin, Kyle P. Sablosky,
Christopher Davies, Michael Malandra, Jennifer Malandra,
Nicholas Smith, Michael White, Austin Savage, Anthony
Taylor, Cole Hamilton, Nathan Danals, Ryan Blentner,
Veronica Camiolo, Erik Berg, Robert Reilly, Sam Friedman,
Jim Pasquarette, Robert Hayes, Mark Sherkey, Tyler Gall,
Josh Maxwell, Shawn Glaush, Christopher Callahan, Seth
Gilpin, Steven A. Campbell, Christopher C. Brown, Luke
Easterday, Sean Madison,
Ethan Surrusco, Anthony
Marinucci, John Brabazon, Matthew D. Carey, Thomas
Forsthoefel, Bryan Buckley, David Belz, Trevor Needham,
Michael Warren Sabia, Christopher Bellus, Matt Matlock,
Matthew Fedele, Anthony F. Kurz, Michael Eriandson, and
Andrew Hoban.
Contact
Tara
Tconway578@verizon.net.
Conway
267-221-5541
Mrs. Dawn Parker
School Principal
Mrs. Cindy Balceniuk,
Director of Religious Ed.
Barbara Miller
Director of Adult Faith Formation
Maureen Brill
Youth Minister
or
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SUNDAY MASSES
READINGS FOR:
Vigil Saturday 5:00 P.M.
SUNDAY
6:30, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 A.M. 12 Noon & 5 P.M.
DAILY MASSES
6:30 AND 8:00 A.M., SATURDAY 8:00 A.M.
HOLY DAYS
Vigil 7:30 P.M.
6:30 & 8:00 A.M.
12 Noon & 7:30 P.M.
CONFESSIONS
(Sacrament of Reconciliation) Saturday 8:30 to 9:00 A.M. and
Saturday Evenings: 7:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Private confession to be
arranged with a Priest. Call 215-348-4190.
The Parish Rectory Office is open for routine business
Monday through Friday 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Reception area open after 5PM Monday-Friday 5PM to 7:15PM
Saturday 12 Noon - 5PM
Sunday 9AM - 12 Noon
November 15, 2015
1) Daniel 12:1-3
2) Hebrews 10:11-14, 18
3) Mark 13:24-32
November 22, 2015
1) Daniel 7:13-14
2) Revelation 1:5-8
3) John 18:33b-37
Celebrants
Subject to Change
November 22, 2015
5:00PM
6:30AM
7:30AM
9:00AM
10:30AM
12 Noon
5:00PM
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877-HOPE-4-ME
(877-467-3463)
Have you or someone you know had an abortion?
There are many good organizations offering confidential
counseling and post-abortion assistance:
Project Rachel………………..1-888-329-3773
National Life Center………….1-800-848-LOVE
Bereavement 215-348-5488
Family Min. 215-348-5488
Adult Faith 215-348-4190
Parish Nurse 215-348-4190
Ministry/Elderly/Ill &
Homebound 215-348-4190
Music Office
Youth Min.
School
CCD
Rectory Fax
Fr. McKale
Fr. McKale
Fr. Onunwa
Fr. O’Connor
Msgr. Hagan
Fr. Terry
Fr. Terry
INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Twenty- Third Sunday
in Ordinary Time
November 15, 2015
215-345-8782
267-247-0134
215-348-5907
215-345-7089
215-348-3104
Mon.
Please remember our Church in your will.
Contact Msgr. Hagan for information on how you can include
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
www.ourladymtcarmel.org
Email: olmcadmin@comcast.net
November 16
6:30 A.M. Mary Ellen Surano
8:00 A.M. Shelia Weeks
Tue.
November 17
6:30 A.M. Paul Miller
8:00 A.M. Rudolf Postiglione
Loving Service in Christ’s Name: St. Vincent de Paul
Society: 215-348-8833.
Wed.
To join our parish - We welcome all new parishioners that live
within the boundaries assigned to our parish. You can register
in the Rectory after 9:00A.M. weekdays or after the Sunday
Masses.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). A program
for those interested in learning more about the Catholic Church.
If interested, call to register 215-348-4190.
Sponsor Certificates for Baptism or Confirmation. Contact
the Parish Office in advance 215-348-4190.
November 18
6:30 A.M. Alice Donelon
8:00 A.M. Frank Kaminski
Thurs.
November 19
6:30 A.M. Donald Geletko
8:00 A.M. Augusto Rojas,Sr.
Friday
November 20
6:30 A.M. George O’Connor
8:00 A.M. Frank Kaminski
Baptisms:
Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday. The
regularly scheduled time is 2:00 P.M. Pre-baptismal classes are
held on the first Sunday of the month at 7:00 P.M. in St. Mary’s
Hall. Only new parents or those who have not previously
attended a pre-baptismal class are required to attend. Please
call the Rectory to arrange for a baptism.
Marriage: Arrangements must be made with a Priest in the
parish at least six months before the date of the wedding to
assure sufficient preparation.
Pregnancy Hotline 610-626-4006
Signing Mass: Second Sunday of each month at 10:30 A.M.
Sat.
November 21
8:00 A.M. Baby Jack Lanyi (4 mos.)
5:00 P.M. Barbara Rose Keane
Sun.
6:30 A.M.
7:30 A.M.
9:00 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
12:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M.
WELCOME TO RETURNING CATHOLICS:
Those who have been away from the Church are invited to
participate in the process of becoming reacquainted. Call 215348-4190.
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November 22
Richard F. Refsnyder
Frank Kaminski
Dr. Robert Sabatini
Norman Schopp
Brian Good
Joseph Jerkovitz
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