Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish is a vibrant community of disciples who proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to all.

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1 OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Page 3 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish is a vibrant community of disciples who proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to all. LaCuesta s Quest Well, five weeks and nearly seventy verses later we ve come to the end of our journey through Chapter 6 of St. John s Gospel, the Bread of Life Discourse. Jesus has been saying a lot of things that are really tough to understand, difficult to wrap our minds around. The disciples did a good job of asking questions to try to get Jesus to clarify what he was talking about. But the more he talked, the more confused they became. Finally, they began verbalizing what many of them had been thinking all along: This saying is hard; who can accept it? "And they were right! After all, Jesus had been talking at length about being the Bread of Life and the importance of feeding on him and stuff like that. No wonder they were confused! On the surface, their question was pointing out their sincere difficulty in understanding what Jesus was saying. It wasn t so much that they were expressing their objections. Rather, they really were simply struggling to figure out what he was trying to say. If this was taking place today, I m sure the question we would be asking one another would be, Does anybody get what he s talking about?! Of course, this same question could have been asked by them in other encounters with Jesus. In reality, almost nothing Jesus ever said was easy. Almost everything he said (as recorded in Scripture) posed a challengea challenge to the way things had always been done, a challenge to the easy way out. And while many who encountered Jesus were more than happy to accept him as a friend or teacher, many were simply not prepared to get on board with everything he was saying. Sound familiar? You know, in many ways, we have an easier time accepting some of the incredible things Jesus said (or the incredible things our Catholic faith teaches) than we do accepting some of the more clear and direct things that came from his mouth. In other words, it s easier to accept things that don t seem to demand much from us. But accept things that actually make us act differently and think differently and see other people differently? Suddenly we re not as eager to get on board. Turn the other cheek Go the extra mile Give our second coat to someone in need Take care of the stranger in need (even someone we don t even like!) Forgive seventy times seven times Love our enemies It s funny. Most of us have little trouble in accepting the Incarnation, or the Death and Resurrection of Jesus, or the Trinity. In some ways, we can treat them simply as words, give our assent, and go on living as we always have. But don t hold grudges? Don t store up riches? Lay down our lives for our friends? C mon, Jesus couldn t possibly mean all those things he said, could he? These sayings are hard; who can accept them? (Continued on page 2)

2 Page Page 2 4 OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL (LaCuesta s Quest continued from front page) Today, we are invited to once again examine our commitment to being a follower of Jesus (or lack thereof). We re asked to take a long hard look as to whether or not we are really buying whatever it is that Jesus is selling. And this recommitment is something we must engage in over and over again. We saw an example of that in the First Reading (cf. Josh 24:12a,1517,18a) at Mass today in which Joshua, after leading the Israelites across the Jordan and into the Promised Land, wants to make sure their hearts and minds (their very selves!) are still committed to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It had been a really long and difficult journey. Joshua wanted to make sure that the people hadn t given up on God. Have we? That s a tough question, but one whose answer makes all the difference in the world. Is it too hard to forgive the unforgiveable? Is it too hard to give a lot when we have a little? Is it too hard to reconcile with those who have wronged us? Is it too hard to turn the other cheek love our enemies lay down our lives for others? My friends, may we have the faith and courage to not only echo what Joshua said long ago but mean it too: As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord! Fr. Don A. LaCuesta OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Parish Office: Fax: Religious Education: Pastor: Fr. Don LaCuestaext. 12 Deacon: Rev. Mr. Martin Selmekext. 26 Religious Ed: Mary Urbanski, Business Manager: Jeffery Zinkext. 11 Director of Music: Chris Knudsenext. 23 Youth Ministry: Curtis Schuelkeext. 19 Christian Service: Kelly Schmidtext. 22 Parish Secretary: Jane Czupichext. 10 RE Secretary: Robin Nowakext. 14 Communications: Kendra Fraley, MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 7:30 PM Daily: MW, FS, 9:00 am (no Thursday) Confessions: Saturdays 4:30 PM Baptism: olmc@bex.net for information. Marriages: Arranged at least 6 months in advance. Couples must attend marriage preparation program. Sick Calls: by appointment; emergencies call If no answer, call St. Anthony, or St. Joseph, olmc@bex.net Website: mountcarmeltemperance.org 7/15/18 Got FAITH? by Ron Wittschen Shock and doubt continue in this Sunday s Gospel Reading as many of Jesus disciples murmur about his words, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Many didn t believe. Jesus says, It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. To this St. Paul adds: The Spirit too helps us in our weakness. (Rom. 8:26) And so there were those who accept the Word of God who has the words of eternal life. When our faith weakens we should ask ourselves, Do I believe? Then we should turn to the Church, the Body of Christ who extends a kind welcome to those who are weak in faith. (Rom. 14:1) Watch for news from the Faith Formation Commission! Religious Education IN FORMATION Religious Education classes begin the week of September 16. If you have not registered your children for RE, it is not too late. Please contact Robin at olmcreoffice@bex.net for RE information and registration forms. Sunday and Monday classes are from 6:00 7:15 PM. Tuesday classes are 5:00 6:15 PM. The following classes are closed: Sunday preschool, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, and grade 8. In other words, the only classes open on Sunday are grades1, 2, and 7. We are looking for a Catechist for 8th grade on Tuesday nights. We are also in need of an assistant in the 1st, 6th, and 8th grade rooms on Mondays. Please contact the RE Office if you would like to help, We are in need of the following donations for our Prayer Room: Buttons (any size or color) Pipe cleaners 4 boxes of Band Aids Brown lunch bags World Map (wall size) Large wired heart Puzzle (missing pieces OK) Carpet squares Dry erase boards Stones (for kids to paint) If you are able to donate any of these items, please drop them off in the Religious Ed Office. Thanks so much.

3 OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Page 3 Get closer to God by starting in the beginning. What: Bible StudyFirst 11 chapters of Genesis Where: Wednesday Evenings in our parish hall When: Starting September 19th, from 78:15 PM, for 6 weeks Cost: Optional $8.50Study Guide Why: God wants you to get closer to Him. Do you? Is now the right time? How: Text or callchristine Folk by Tuesday 9/11. Bedford Community Foundation s 5th annual Heart of Hope Understanding ALZHEIMER s & DEMENTIA Alzheimer s is not normal aging. It s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Join us to learn about: the impact of Alzheimer s, the difference between Alzheimer s and Dementia, stages and risk factors, and current research and treatments available. This is an education program presented by the Alzheimer s Association. September 17 at 10AM. Hosted by TOPS at Luther Haus, 800 Smith Road, Temperance, MI. Register by calling # The Michigan Catholic The August 24 issue was the final publication of The Michigan Catholic newspaper. The Archdiocese will launch a free online news source, Detroit Catholic, sometime in November. Detroit Catholic will be a source for news, as well as awardwinning features stories. We will be sure to let you know when the Detroit Catholic is available. Called and Gifted Saturday, September 15, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Lord, what are you calling me to do? St. Mary Parish, 127 N Monroe St., Monroe invites you to the Called & Gifted series which will guide you in discovering, discerning and developing your unique charisms gifted to you by the Holy Spirit through Baptism and Confirmation. Cost is $35.00, which covers all supplies, continental breakfast and lunch. Details can be found on the church bulletin boards. Grieving with Great Hope Weekend Workshop Friday, September 21, 79:00 PM Saturday, September 22, 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Those grieving the death of a loved one are invited to attend the Grieving with Great Hope workshop at St. Mary Parish, 127 N Monroe St., Monroe. John and Sandy O Shaughnessy from Good Mourning Ministry, a Catholic bereavement apostolate will be the main presenters. Cost is $20. Details and registration information, can be found on the church bulletin boards. Visit goodmourningministry.net for more information. Mercy in Action The third annual Mercy in Action Day is set for Saturday, October 20, Sponsored by Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM), the event involves parishes throughout the sixcounty region of the Archdiocese of Detroit organizing service projects to help their local communities. Please join us this year to answer our universal calling to serve those in need. For more information about getting involved in your area, contact Joyce Hyttinen at CCSEM at ext or hyttinenj@ccsem.org.. Knight s Corner Looking for something to do on a Saturday in October? Look no further! On October 13, the Knights are hosting a Polish Festival at Our Lady of Mount Carmel after the 5:30 PM Mass. The Festival will include Polish Music by Kenny Konopka, from internet Polka Café and a good Polish Dinner, which will include chicken, kielbasa, pierogi, cabbage, mashed potato and gravy, dessert, coffee, tea, soft drinks & cash bar. Tickets are $15.00 per person; $8.00 for age 10 and under. For tickets contact any K of C Council 8902 member or contact Phil Wesley either by phone at (734) or by at philbedford@bex.net Tickets are also available at the Parish Office. The Knights will start their breakfast on Sunday, September 23. The menu will consist of pancakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, as well as omelets. Also available will be potatoes, coffee and juice. All of this for only a donation. NOTICE OF TIME CHANGE: The breakfast will be served only between the 8:30 AM Mass and the 11:00AM Mass. If you are a Catholic man over the age of 18, and looking to serve your community, your church and to grow in your faith, consider joining the Knights of Columbus. Contact Phil Wesley: /philbedford@bex.net Your Tithe Tells Week of: August 19, 2018 Parish Families Registered 1,141 Envelopes Assigned 691 Envelopes Used 246 Envelopes... $7, Loose... $1, Direct Deposit... $ Holy Day... $2, Budget Shortfall... $0.00 Other... $0.00 Total... $11, Weekly Budget... $12, Over/Under Budget... ($405.48)

4 Page 4 OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Flowers for Mary s Altar The flowers for Our Lady of Mount Carmel are provided this week by Boraggina Family in memory of Alice D Emilio To donate flowers and have your intentions lifted up in prayer, signup at the church bulletin board. Use the envelope provided, and return it to the Parish Office or drop it in the Sunday collection. If you have questions, please call the Parish Office, T he words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe. And he said, For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by my Father. As a result of this, many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him Keep our service men and women in your prayers! Jn 6:63c-64a, US Army Sgt. Kenneth Andersen US Navy HT2 Gino Lucarelli USMC LCpl Jonathan McBride US Army PFC Aaron Miller US Army PFC Dominic Onstead US Army Pvt. Ryan Schuster To submit a name, please the parish at: olmc@bex.net Readings for the Week Week of August 27 Mon: 2 Thes 1:15, 1112/ Mt 23:1322 Tue: 2 Thes 2:13a, 1417/ Mt 23:2326 Wed: 2 Thes 3:610, 1618/ Mk 6:1729 Thu: 1 Cor 1:19/Mt 24:4251 Fri: 1 Cor 1:1725/Mt 25:113 Sat: 1 Cor 1:2631/Mt 25:1430 Sun: Dt 4:12, 68/Jas 1:1718, 21b22, 27/Mk 7:18, 1415, 2123 Reader & Server Schedule Saturday, September 1 5:30 PM Mass Reader: J. Karl B. Dukeshire Sunday, September 2 8:30 AM Mass Reader: V. Miller Servers: N. & G. Bock, C. Coakley 11:00 AM Mass Reader: R. Kessler Servers: F. Esposito, K. Tenney, J. Robinson 7:30 PM Mass Reader: D. Jechura Servers: K. & S. Nolan Saturday, September 8 5:30 PM Mass Reader: J. Karl Sunday, September 9 8:30 AM Mass Reader: R. Collovechio Servers: G. Bock, N. Bock, M. Coakley 11:00 AM Mass Reader: R. Kessler Servers: D. Dec, K. Dec, S. Dec 7:30 PM Mass Reader: D. Jechura Servers: G. Geiger, J. Dec Celebrating the Mercy of God and Memorial Service Have you experienced a prenatal or early infancy loss? Would you like to support families who have? A Mass Celebrating the Mercy of God and Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 20, 6:30 PM at St. Rose Parish, 215 E Front St., Perrysburg, OH. Bishop Daniel Thomas will be the main celebrant, along with Fathers George Wenzinger and David Kidd. Personal testimonies will follow Mass (confession available), followed by fellowship in the church cafeteria. For information or to volunteer call Clarissa Lapinski at ; clapinski@toledodiocese.org Masses for the Week Monday, August 27St. Monica 8:20 am 9:00 am Mike Moreau Tuesday, August 28St. Augustine 8:30 am Rosary 9:00 am Pete Kaczor, 10th Anniv. Wednesday, August 29The Passion of St. John the Baptist 8:20 am Rosary/Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:00 am Elaine Scarbrough 9:304:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration 4:00 pm Benediction Thursday, August 30 9:00 am NO MASS Friday, August 31 8:20 am 9:00 am Intentions of Lauren Bean Saturday, September 1 8:30 am Rosary 9:00 am Jerry Beutler 4:30 pm Private Confessions 5:30 pm Mary Beaudry; Michael Andrews Sunday, September 2Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Kerri Rose; Robert Kerste 11:00 am All Parishioners 7:30 pm Vincent Ceravolo Sr. On Sundays On Sundays and other holy days of obligation the Faithful are bound to participate in the Mass. The precept of participating in the Mass is satisfied by assistance at a Mass which is celebrated anywhere in a Catholic rite, either on the holy day or on the evening of the preceding day. The Sunday Eucharist is the foundation and confirmation of all Christian practice. For this reason the Faithful are obliged to participate in the Eucharist on days of obligation, unless excused for a serious reason (for example, illness, the care of infants) or dispensed by their own pastor. Those who deliberately fail in this obligation commit a grave sin. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, # ). Anyone conscious of a grave sin must receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before coming to Communion. (CCC, #1385)

5 OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Page 3 5 Knights of Columbus Annual 911 Memorial Blood Drive Thursday, September 13 12:30 6:30 PM OLMC Gym Call Maria Esposito to schedule an appointment: Food Pantry Our emergency food pantry is in need of the items listed below. If you are able to help, please leave your donation on the pew by the Parish Offices. Cerealincluding kid friendly kind Canned meats (tuna, beef, chicken) Spaghetti noodles Pasta sauce Canned fruit Packaged potatoes Boxed rice Jelly & peanut butter Tomato soup Mushroom soup Baked beans Canned ravioli Macaroni & cheese Personal hygiene items Items for our food pantry are welcome at any time. God bless you for feeding the hungry. Catholic Services Appeal Thanks to those who made a gift to CSA last week! We are almost under $10,000 but still a long way to go. To those who have not given to CSA yet, please give what you can soon. Aren t you tired of seeing this in the bulletin? Pick up a CSA envelope from the Hospitality Table after Mass to make a donation to CSA. To make a gift online, please go to: olmctemp.aodcsa.org Our CSA Goal: $88,695 Pledges & Gifts: 345 Pledge Total to date: $78,494 To go: $10,201 August 26thHigh School Youth Ministry Sunday Night Kick Off at 5:15 PM with pizza. Meet in Room 1 (Youth Room). We will have details on the first High School Service Opportunity in next week s bulletin. Contact Curtis Schuelke, OLMC Youth Coordinator, with any questions, ext. 19. Funeral Dishes There are a number of funeral dishes that are waiting to be claimed by their owners. They can be found in the room adjacent to the staff kitchen (near the Religious Education Office). Stop by during regular office hours, or make time after Mass to look for your dish. A Special Invitation to all Current and Former Body & Soul members & any Interested Women! Let s celebrate at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Join us on Sunday, September 9, 2018 for the 11:00 o clock Mass followed by catered luncheon, fun and fellowship from 12:15 3:30 PM in the parish hall RSVP by Tuesday, August 28 Gloria: Sharon: Linda: lhomolka@bex.net Need Prayers? Anonymous prayer requests can now be made via our website. Just click on the green prayer request box on the home page. Your anonymous prayer intention(s) will be remembered at Mass, at weekly adoration, at our community rosaries, and by the parish Intercessory Prayer Team. The intention(s) will be remembered for a month. If you need your prayers to be continued, after one month, please send in another intention. Suicide Survivor Support Group Our Lady of Mount Carmel offers a Suicide Survivor Support group for loved ones who are coping with suicide within their family. The next meeting is in September. Please call Sue at for more information and to find out when our next meeting is. Thursday Morning Bible Study September 6 thru November 15, 9:3011:00AM, Room 3 We will be using James: Pearls for Wise Living from Ascension Press. Cost is $ James is one of the most practical books of the Bible. Like the book of Proverbs, it is a book of wisdom, a collection of teachings on issues faced by ordinary Christians in everyday life. These teachings speak loudly to all those who feel torn between the competing demands of this world and their faith. This study offers "pearls for wise living" by applying the wisdom of James to the present day. For anyone who has struggled to live a truly Christian life, James offers a wealth of practical solutions for handling and even sanctifying everyday circumstances. Call the Parish Office for questions and to register. Please register by August 30th to guarantee a workbook for the first meeting,

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