Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. 120 Prospect Street, Nutley, New Jersey April 1, 2012 Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion

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1 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 120 Prospect Street, Nutley, New Jersey April 1, 2012 Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion

2 Saturday March 31 7 a.m. Enrico and Guiseppa Tamburri 8 a.m. Michael Mitrano 5 p.m. People of the Parish Sunday April 1 7 a.m. Rosalia and Philip Petracca 8 a.m. Ben and Robert Ingra 9:15 a.m. Intentions of the Carpenter and Basini Families 10:45 a.m. Ben and Carmela Mele 12:15 p.m. Sophie and Chester Reuss Monday April 2 7 a.m. Vincent Urzo, 1st Anniversary 8 a.m. Salvatore Russomano 7 p.m. Bertha Fortak Tuesday April 3 7 a.m. Francesca Lavecchia 8 a.m. Louis and Shawn Hulbert Wednesday April 4 7 a.m. The Hangge Family 8 a.m. Joseph Leva Thursday April 5 7 p.m. Mass of the Lord s Supper Friday April 6 3 p.m. Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross Prayers for Health Reasons Allen Alfano, Regina Basiak, Josephine Benimeo, Mike Ciriello, Donald Di Benedetto, Edward Dross, Frank and Helen Ferguson, Thomas Finetti, Grace Fiore, Joan Gabriele, Connie Garcia, Jean Gerard, Tony Giasanti, James Hamilton, Anthony Intindola, Sal LaCorte, Carmine LaVingo, Joseph Liquori, Lucille, Monsignor George C. Lutz, Eve McKay, Vern Miller, Isabella Piccininno, Marie Rispoli, Fr. Rod, Stephen Sawruk, Joan Tomol, James Tressito, Florence Wisniewski. HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Palm Sunday, April 1 Saturday: 5 p.m., Sunday: 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 Parish Penance Service, 7 p.m. *Holy Thursday, April 5 Mass of the Lord s Supper, 7 p.m. *Good Friday, April 6 Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion, 3 p.m. (Holy Land Collection), Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. The Rectory is closed. *Holy Saturday, April 7 Food Blessing, 1 p.m., Easter Vigil, 8 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 8 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m. Saturday April 7 8 p.m. Easter Vigil Sunday April 8 7 a.m. People of the Parish 8 a.m. Helen and Simon Ditiniak 9:15 a.m. Priscilla Buensuceso 10:45 a.m. Ben and Carmela Mele 12:15 p.m. Antonetta and Salvatore Rotunda *See page 3 for detailed information. The collection for March 25 was $5,155. As you give to the Lord, may He bless you in return. The Sanctuary Light honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Our Lord in the Tabernacle is lit this week In Loving Memory of Phyllis (Fulvia) Ciriaco Bread and Wine offering this week in Loving Memory of Joanne Grillo Page 2 ~ 577~ Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

3 The Holy Thursday Service on Thursday, April 5 at 7 p.m. consists of three parts: the Mass; the Washing of the Feet of 12 appointed persons; and the solemn procession of the Blessed Sacrament. We invite all those who serve the Parish in different ministries to attend the Holy Thursday ceremony and to participate in this procession at the end of Mass. The congregation will remain kneeling during the procession of the Blessed Sacrament. Good Friday Collection Presence. Care. Service. On Good Friday (April 6), our parish will take up the annual Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land. Your financial contribution helps to support the struggling Christian community and to protect Christianity s holiest places. Your generosity is always appreciated. Good Friday All Night Vigil Following the Stations on Good Friday evening, the Knights of Columbus will conduct their Watch at the Tomb. Members of the K of C will continue their vigil from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Holy Saturday morning. They are extending an invitation to all who are interested to come and join them in keeping vigil for all or part of the night. If anyone should say to you Why are you doing this? reply, The Master has need of it and will send it back here at once.. ~Mark 11:3 Why are you doing this? This is a question that could be asked of anyone who gives time, talent or treasure to the Church. An answer is found in the Gospel of Mark, The Master has need of it We are all called to give because Our Lord has need of it. *Mass Book for 2013 Opens on April 24 Masses are scheduled in person Tuesday-Friday, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. If you are unable to come before 4 p.m., give us a call, and we ll try to have someone available. Come to the Rectory to: Schedule a Mass for a loved one (living or deceased.) Schedule a Special Intention for a loved one (living or deceased.) Make an offering in honor or in memory of a loved one for The Living Flame, Bread and Wine or Altar Flowers. *Please note: There are still some 2012 masses available. Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection, not in books alone but in every leaf in springtime. ~ML Saturday, April 7, 1 p.m. Although Holy Week is the most solemn week of the year, it also contains a custom that brings joy to many families. One custom is the practice of bringing Easter baskets to church to have them blessed on Holy Saturday. Part of the joy is in preparing the foods that will be blessed and eaten on the first meal of Easter, breaking the Great Fast (Lent). Many families take pride in the preparation of the foods that they have blessed. Foods traditionally blessed for Easter include: Eggs, brightly decorated, symbolize the new life that is ours in Christ. They are signs of hope and resurrection. Jesus comes forth from the tomb just as the chick breaks the eggshell at birth. The Easter bread (babka) is sweet, yeast bread rich in eggs and butter; symbolic of Christ himself, our True Bread of Life. Kielbasa, made of pork, recalls God s favor and generosity. Its round link reminds us of the chains of death, which were broken when Jesus arose. Some see in the round link the eternity of God. Ham celebrates the freedom of the New Law that came into effect through Jesus resurrection. The Old Law forbade certain meats, pork being one of them. Ham became popular with Slavs as a main dish because of its richness and symbolism of the great joy and abundance of Easter that inaugurates the New Covenant. Horseradish represents the bitter herb prescribed in the original Passover meal as a reminder of the bitterness and harshness of life in Egypt. It reminds us of the bitterness and suffering of Christ which culminates in the joy of the Resurrection. The butter in the basket is frequently shaped in the form of a lamb representing the Paschal Lamb, the Lamb of God by whose blood we are saved. Wine is the drink of the Passover meal and the Last Supper. The wine reminds us of the Glory of Easter. The wine gladdens our hearts and helps us enter into the joy of the Resurrection. Take the time to prepare an Easter basket for your Easter meal. If possible, make it a family project with your children or spouse, a friend or neighbor. Parish Food Pantry Our Food Pantry is serving many families and individuals this winter. For many, the Pantry is a vital resource in their daily challenge to make ends meet. Our goal is to assist families in meeting their basic food needs. The OLMC Food Pantry could not exist without the support of our parish community. We are always in need of nonperishable foods and donations. Please leave your donations in one of the vestibules facing the parking lot. Page 3 ~ 577~ Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

4 Join Us! ~OLIVER S CORNER~ The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too. ~Samuel Butler YANA (You Are Not Alone) Our Parish Bereavement Support Group will meet on Wednesday, April 11 from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Our Support Group is open to anyone (parishioner or non-parishioner) who has suffered the loss of a friend, relative or a loved one. There is no charge and reservations are not required. All you need is an open mind and an open heart. Let us try to help you through this time of grief. Lenten Prayer Fast from judging others; feast on Christ in them. Fast from wanting more; feast on being thankful. Fast from anger; feast on forgiveness. Fast from worry; feast on trust. Fast from complaining; feast on enjoyment. Fast from negatives; feast on positives. Fast from stress; feast on prayer. Fast from fear; feast on truth. Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others. Fast from discouragement; feast on hope. Fast from gossip; feast on silence. Fast from fighting; feast on peace. Amen Religious Education Children s Liturgy The OLMC Education Department has introduced Children s Liturgy. All children are welcome and strongly encouraged as Catholics to attend. The final Children s Mass will be at 10:45 a.m. on April 15. CCD Registration Registration will begin on Sunday, April 15. Women s Auxiliary Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Church Hall. If you would like to become a member of our group, join us at our next meeting on April 9, or call Linda, (973) Knights of Columbus Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 3 in the Parish Hall at 8 p.m. To join, call Fred, (973) or Michael Bolch at gk6195@njkofc.org. Adult Handicraft Those crafty ladies are once again at work. Their latest project is the creation of afghans for our servicemen and women confined to hospitals and nursing homes. Donations of yarn would be greatly appreciated. They are also continuing their ongoing Hug-A-Bear projects. Last year, the group donated 90 bears to pediatric departments of local hospitals. For this project, donations of light colored cotton material are needed. Items can be left with ushers following Sunday masses, or in the Parish Hall. The ladies will meet the third Monday of each month. The next meeting is on April 16 at 10 a.m. New Energies Holy Family, St. Mary s, OLMC Good Shepherd Academy is holding a used clothing drive from April 1-May 1. Drop-off is at the Holy Family Garage Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, please leave bags in front of the garage door. Clothing, shoes, household items and toys in good condition are all accepted. Please bag shoes separately. For more detailed information, please call Donna Cassatt-Cairns, (201) April Highlights March 31/April 1: Palm Cross Sale, before and after the all masses; Bethlehem Handi-Craft (before and after masses), Filipino mass, 3 p.m. Holy Week: See page 2. Friday, April 6: The Rectory is closed. Monday, April 9: Women s Auxiliary, 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 10: Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11: YANA, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15: Baptism, 2 p.m. Monday, April 16: Adult Handi-Craft, 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 17: Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m., K of C, 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 18: First Holy Communion Parent Meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24: 2013 Mass Book opens; Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 29: 50/50 Drawing, 1:15 p.m. Page 4 ~ 577~ Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

5 Monthly 50/50 Tickets On Sale Now! Prayers and Devotion Join Us! Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent, 7 p.m. First Friday Devotions 8:30-9:30 a.m. Prayer Group The OLMC Prayer Group meets Monday-Friday following the 8 a.m. Mass. Devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Following the Wednesday 7 and 8 a.m. Masses, we meet for Novena prayers. The Rosary Every day, Sunday through Saturday just before the 7 a.m. Mass. Infant of Prague Novena Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Parish Registration Our welcome mat is always out. If you enjoy worshipping at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, make us your official Parish by taking a few moments to register. Please complete the information in the space below and place it in the collection and we will contact you. All information is kept confidential. Quick Parish Registration Request I wish to register as a Parishioner of OLMC Name: Address: Town: Phone: New Registration Change of Address Buy your tickets after all weekend masses or stop by the Rectory during business hours. Drawing: Sunday, April 29, 1:15 p.m. Congratulations to our March winner Gloria Klima who won $627.50! Oasis, 2012 : Day of Prayer for Women Spend a day of spiritual reflection and renewal with women from all over New Jersey. The Religious Teachers Filippini are hosting a Day of Prayer for Women entitled Women of Faith on Saturday, April 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Villa Walsh (455 Western Avenue, Morristown). The day will include presentations, a mass, Reconciliation, Rosary, and quiet time for prayer and worship. The registration fee is $10. You may bring your own lunch. For more information, please call Sr. Yolanda Amoroso, MPF, (973) Bus Ride to AC! The Women s Auxiliary is sponsoring a fun-filled trip to the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City on Wednesday, April 25th. Bus fare is $25 ($25 return). The bus will leave the OLMC parking lot at 9 a.m., and will return by 7 p.m. For this trip, call Dottie for reservations: (973) A note from the Women s Auxiliary The Women s Auxiliary would like your suggestions for future fundraiser events to supplement our Holiday Boutique. We plan to continue the Tricky Tray, 50/50, and Bake Sale, but we will have a limited number of craft items. If you are interested in selling new, or unique merchandise at the Boutique, please let us know. We are considering selling table space. We welcome all suggestions/comments. If you have ideas or suggestions, please share them with us in the space below and place in the collection basket. Thank you. Name and Phone (optional): Page 5 ~ 577~ Our Lady of Mt. Carmel