Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. Catholic Church. Fourth Sunday of Lent March 11, 2018

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1 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church Erected in 1936, the entire structure reflects the architectural style developed by missionaries, combining the building patterns of the Pueblo Indians with Spanish-Colonial design. Even the landscaping, with carefully selected shrubs and trees, is typical. Priest Fr. Lawrence Seyer, Pastor Monsignor Stephen Downes, Pastor Emeritus Father Maurice O Mahony, Pastor Emeritus Parish Office 1300 East Valley Road Santa Barbara, California Phone 805/ Fax 805/ Hours: 9am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 5pm website: dellastrada1300@gmail.com Masses Daily Saturday Sunday Vigil Mass - 4:30 PM 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - 12 Noon Holy Day Mass Vigil Mass - 5:30 PM 9:00 AM (School Mass) - 5:30 PM Confessions: Saturdays 3:30-4:15 PM (In Side Chapel) Baptisms: Sundays (after the 12 Noon Mass) Religious Education Sister Rosalie Callen, C.S.J. srrosalie@mountcarmelschool.net 805/ Youth Ministry 805/ Sarah Mack - Youth Minister olmcsb93108@gmail.com High School Confirmation - El Camino Middle School Youth Group - The M&M s Young Adult Ministry - MCYA Weddings 805/ Dori Macias - Wedding Coordinator olmcweddings@gmail.com Please call the Parish Office at least six months before the proposed wedding date. Our Lady of Mount Carmel School 805/ Hot Springs Road - Santa Barbara, Principal - Tracie Simolon Pre-K thru 8th Grade Secular Order of Carmelites Evelyn Duimovich 805/ Meets 2nd Sat. of each month God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17

2 Page One Reflection & Prayer Adoration "The Eucharist is connected with the Passion...To make sure that we do not forget, Jesus gave us the Eucharist as a memorial of his love...when you look at the Crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then, when you look at the Sacred Host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now." - Mother Teresa Prayer and meditation before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament are great ways to spend some special time with Him. You can ask Him for graces for yourself or for loved ones, reflect on His Word, or just keep Him company! And it s no bother for Jesus. In fact, He very much wants to see you! Adoration will be held every Wednesday during Lent, from 5pm to 8pm in the Main Church. Come spend time with our Lord. Stations of the Cross & Soup Dinners Fridays during Lent except Good Friday. Stations start at 6pm in the Chapel followed by Soup & Supper in the Parish Hall. Soup makers are needed. Please contact Sr. Kathleen Patrice at 805/ if you can make soup or sign-up on the sheets on the tables by all the Church doors. Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence from meat for everyone who is 14 years or older. Good Friday is also days of fasting for people between the ages of 18 thru 59. They are asked to eat only one full meal and two partial meals on these two days. Lenten Reflection Credo In Unum Deum So you say, whether you are an adult or child, that you say all of your prayers every day. You have a right to feel good about your Lenten preparation if you do. However, do you really know what all of those words mean? When you think about them, do they make a lot of sense? You know, there is one other prayer that you hear every Sunday that might make more sense to you. Do you know what it is? Yes! It is the Creed, or Credo. There are two Creeds. The Apostles Creed has been attributed to St. Ambrose in about 390 AD. It is said that he may have taken ideas from each of the original Apostles, but true origins are vague. The Nicene Creed was written after the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, as an effort to summarize the true teachings of the Church after a period of heresy. Usually, the Apostles Creed is said on Sundays and is the first prayer in the Rosary. The Nicene Creed is said on special Feast Days. Both Creeds are similar, and express our beliefs about the Father, Son, Holy Spirit and the Catholic Church. Either is an excellent prayer to include in your Lenten prayers. I believe in God, the Father Almighty creator of heaven and earth. HOLY WEEK SERVICES PALM SUNDAY March 25th The Blessing of the Palms is before the Vigil Mass in the side courtyard. Palms will be distributed at all the Masses. HOLY WEEK Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Regular Mass at 7:45 am HOLY THURSDAY March 29th 7:00 pm - Solemn Mass with Adult Choir, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 9:30 pm GOOD FRIDAY March 30th *** 11:45 am- Stations of the Cross 3:00 pm - Liturgical Service & Holy Communion 5:30 pm - Stations of the Cross HOLY SATURDAY March 31st 7:00 pm - Easter Vigil & Mass of Resurrection (Adult Choir - NO 4:30 pm Mass) EASTER SUNDAY MASSES April 1st *** 8:00 am - Organ & Piano with Cantor 9:30 am - Children s Choir 1:00 am - Adult Choir 12:30 pm - Organ & Piano with Cantor SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Tuesday March 27th 3:30-4:30 pm Wednesday March 28th 3:30-4:30 pm Wednesday March 28th 7:00-8:00 pm *** Please note the times of Good Friday Services & the times of the Masses & the additional Mass on Easter Sunday.

3 WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL If you are visiting or new to our community, we are blessed that you are here to worship with us and we welcome you! Our Pastor Father Lawrence, our retired priests, Fr. Steve and Fr. O Mahony and Parish Family extend the hospitality of Jesus Christ to you. If you would like more information about our faith community and ministries, please call or stop by our Parish Office. Our office hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:30am - 12 noon and from 1:30pm 5pm. Our office phone number is 805/ Or us at olmcweddings@gmail.com. And please join us for cappuccino, coffee and donuts in the side courtyard after the 10am Mass every Sunday. May Our Lady of Mount Carmel be with you always. May she be the star that guides you and never disappears from your horizon. May she lead you now, throughout your life, and at its completion to a safe haven. Pope John Paul II Parishioner Registration Form Name Name Address City Zip Phone ( ) Check One: New Parishioner New Address Would like Offertory Envelopes Moving out of Parish Please place the form into the Offertory basket or bring it by the Parish Office. Thank You! Page Two Whole Community Faith Sharing Reflection Question: How do I think Jesus draws people to Himself? How can I help others whose words or actions say We should like to see Jesus? Faith Response: I will name one area in my life that I need to let go of, to die to, in order to rise with new life. Reflection: The simple thing we can do to help ourselves and others to know Jesus is to live a life based on servitude as much as possible. People whose lives are centered on service will find communion with Jesus in this life and the next. Jesus tells us there is suffering and sacrifice along the way in living a life of service. We shouldn t just do things for others when it s convenient for us but even in times when it s a sacrifice for us. Judgment begins in this life, not just after we die. The seductive powers of the world around us are strong. There can be no compromise. This truth should sustain us as we contemplate Jesus death and exaltation. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Year B of the Lectionary has the Letter to the Ephesians today. Ephesus, today in Turkey, was in the first century a great Greek city, the center for the worship of Diana, the goddess of the hunt. It was a vast city even by modern standards, having nearly half a million people in the time of Paul. Yet that was a time of economic recession and moral decay. No wonder Saint Paul stayed here the longest. It gave him an enormous and religiously curious audience. His preaching stirred up the artisans who depended on the pilgrims who came to honor (and buy mementos of) seventeen gods and goddesses enshrined in the city s temples. You can still see the open-air theater where Paul s homily triggered a riot. Paul did have success here, and many conversions among Jews and Gentiles. They seem to have struggled with hope, perhaps because of their suffering from economic woes and isolation. Some old traditions say that the Apostle John lived out his days here, and that the Blessed Mother was cared for by him. There s no biblical basis for this, but it is certain that a small house just outside the city has been treasured by Christians and Muslims for centuries as the last dwelling of Mary. Long ago, the harbor silted up and the city was nearly abandoned, becoming a small village. As is so often the case, that accident of history preserved the ancient city, so that archeologists have been very successful in revealing ancient Christian sites. One such site is the Church of Mary, probably the first church to be dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, and the site of the Council of Ephesus in 431. Today, a visit to Ephesus is one of the most rewarding journeys for any pilgrim. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. NOT ENOUGH It is not enough for me to love God, if my neighbor does not love God. St. Vincent de Paul

4 Ministry Assignments SATURDAY - March 10th 4:30 PM Lector - Frederic Cogburn Eucharistic Ministers - Jack Stratford & Eustacchio Guadagnini SUNDAY - March 11th 8:00 AM Lector - Peter Da Ros Eucharistic Minsters - Glen & Missy Mueller 10:00 AM Lector - Mary Pat Whitney Euch. Ministers - Carol Webb, Wendy Gragg, Tracie Simolon, Kristen O Donnell, Robt. Nunez, Frederic Cogburn, Alvin & Rina Bentajado 12:00 PM Lector - Kathy Wilson Euch. Ministers - Rafael & Jessie Victoria My soul is longing and yearning for Page Three Mass Intentions SAT. March 10th Paul Ahn + 4:30 PM Debbie Kovanda + SUN. March 11th 8:00 AM For All Our Parishioners 10:00 AM Alex Saucedo + 12:00 PM Brian Dunn + MON. March 12th Kara Schwede + TUES. March 13th John M. Morehart + WED. March 14th Int. of Mitchell Morehart THURS. March 15th James Weinheimer + FRI. March 16th Paul Jarchow + SAT. March 17th Int. of Mark Morehart 4:30 PM Marilyn Tucker + SUN. March 18th 8:00 AM For All Our Parishioners 10:00 AM Int. of Frannie Morehart 12:00 PM Karine Deghi - Esposti + the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh cry out to the living God. You Are Supported in Your Time of Loss The Parish Staff & Clergy of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish want you to know that we are here to serve you at the time you might suffer the loss of a loved one. Please contact the Parish Office immediately upon the death of a family member so that we can begin to pray for you, your loved one, and make us aware of your needs in the coming days. CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD PANTRY Catholic Charities Food Pantry continues to be in need. We must always remember those who may be homeless, those in between jobs and those whose family just have a basic need. Your continued support is appreciated. Food and clothing donations can be dropped off in the baskets in the back of the Church, in the Side Chapel or at the Rectory Office. Thank you for your generosity! Whatever you do for one of my brothers, you do for me. Matthew 25:39 Please Pray For The Sick Of Our Parish Tyler Hester, Marilyn Schuermann, Robert Munoz, Roger Cass, Richard Steiler, Cliff Purcell, Mark Morehart, Alicia Bolonis, Jane Burkemper and Ann Fleet. Do you know of someone who is no longer in need of being on our list? Wish to add immediate family? Does someone need to be visited? Please call our Parish Office at 805/ CATHOLIC CHARITIES COUNSELING SERVICES Catholic Charities offers individual, senior, family and teen counseling from licensed therapists, regarding all issues, on a sliding fee scale. Insurance accepted. Call , ext. 102 for an appointment. Parish Giving Week of Feb. 24th/25th Envelope & Plate $8598 May God bless you for your commitment and continued support of our Parish community.

5 Page Four Help us Build a Home In One Day! Please join Mt. Carmel Parish on a journey to Tijuana, Mexico on Saturday April 28th 50 people are needed! We are able to bring children 12 years old or older. Passports are required to travel. Join us for an informational meeting in the Parish Hall on THIS Wednesday March 14th at 7:00 pm Go to corazon.org to register for this trip. If you can t join us in Tijuana, you can still help us through prayer and financial contribution for building materials. Please make a check payable to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish/Corazon. If you have any questions, please call Sr. Kathleen Patrice at 805/

6 Here at OLMC Parish, we strive to offer our youth & young adults a place to Belong, Believe, Become. High School Confirmation Group We explore our faith & journey to the Rite of Confirmation through topical discussion, music, debate, multimedia & art. Meets two Sundays a month, from 11am to 12:30pm. Session/ Program Information March 11th April 15th Regular Session Regular Session Sanctus High School CORE Team March 23rd-25th M & M s FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM Instructing children in an enriching, loving, and learning environment. Scripture By Heart March Reconciliation El Camino Page Five Peer Leaders for Annual LA Urban Plunge Middle School Youth Group Open to all 6th - 8th graders from ANY school. Meets on Wednesdays, once per month, from 6:30-8pm. Events April 11th Study Break Santa Barbara Young Adult March Event Mean Girls/Guys, gossippresents & St. Raphael s Catholic Church SINGER, SONGWRITER AND STORY TELLER Friendship TOM BOOTH March 19th 9 am & 7 pm GOD ALONE IS ENOUGH! God is real and breaks through into our lives, inviting us to a life of faith, hope and love. March 20th 9 am & 7 pm THE FATHER and I will make a home in YOU! Experiencing and welcoming God into our spirit, soul and body. Sessions will be held in the Parish Hall. Refreshments will be served. Donations Accepted. All Are Invited!! St. Raphael s Church 5444 Hollister Ave. Any questions, call John at ext. 1 The Lord has forgiven you, so must you do also. Colossians 3:13b Safeguard Our Children Did You Know? Common Tricks Strangers Use to Lure Children Are you familiar with the news show segments testing children's safety knowledge? They often feature "strangers" trying to lure children with offers of ice cream, modeling contracts, or other goodies. They know that while many children are taught to avoid strangers, they may not be taught to recognize abduction tactics. For more information on common tricks predators may use to lure children from The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, visithttp:// TODAY S READINGS First Reading The wrath and the mercy of the LORD are revealed in the exile and liberation of the Chosen People (2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23) or 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a. Psalm Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever forget you! (Psalm 137) or Psalm 23. Second Reading God, who is rich in mercy, brought us to life with Christ (Ephesians 2:4-10) or Ephesians 5:8-14. Gospel The Son of Man must be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life ( John 3:14-21) or John 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]. Online Giving Sign up today at How great is God's love for us! Your generous giving shows your love for God and God's Church.

7 Page Six A Wonderful & FUN Afternoon!! On February 23rd, our students had a Friendship Lunch with lunch provided by several school parents. The students had the opportunity to eat on the field picnic-style with buddies from different grades. Everyone had a great time and the food was awesome!! Mrs. Simolon, Principal DID YOU KNOW? NEXT SCHOOL TOUR THIS Tuesday March 9am ~~~~~~ WE RE A BOX TOPS SCHOOL! Bring your box tops to the school office and drop them in the jar. Visit Boxtops$education. ~~~~~~ KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT Applications for Kindergarten are now being accepted and are available in the school office for new prospective students. If you have a child entering kindergarten next year and not currently enrolled in our preschool program, please be sure to complete & return an application right away. PRE-KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT Our Preschool Director, Mrs. Valerio, is available to share information about our program and answer any questions you may have. Application packets are available in the school office. Preschoolers must be 3 years of age and potty-trained by September 1st. Return completed applications including preschool enrollment forms to the school office.

8 Scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel There is a tradition which may not be historical that Mary appeared to Saint Simon Stock, a leader of the Carmelites, and gave him a scapular, telling him to promote devotion to it. The scapular is a modified version of Mary s own garment. It symbolizes her special protection and calls the wearers to consecrate themselves to her in a special way. The scapular reminds us of the gospel s call to prayer and penance a call that Mary models in a splendid way. Hope for Troubled Marriages Retrouvaille (REH-tro-v-eye) is a peer marriage ministry program that has helped thousands of married couples who are experiencing disillusion or misery in their marriage, even separated or divorced, rediscover a loving marriage relationship. The program begins with a weekend stay followed by a series of post-weekend sessions. For information, including cost, or to register for the next Los Angeles program beginning with a weekend on December 8-10, please call or 6006@retrouvaille.org. For more information, visit HelpOurMarriage.com. Religious Education Sessions Every Sunday 8:40am to 9:50am