Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

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1 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church A Welcoming Eucharistic Community September 16th, 2018 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Schedule Weekend - Saturday: 5:00 pm (Vigil) Church Sunday: 8:00am, 9:45 & 11:30 am Weekday Monday Saturday 8:00am Chapel Thursday 6pm Mass COMMUNION CALLS Any homebound or shut-in may receive Holy Communion in their home. A Eucharis c Minister, will visit. Please call SACRAMENT PREPARATION Please call Religious Educa on at Offices Note Rectory Business Office is combined with the Religious Educa on Office and located in the Parish Center. Hours 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Monday Friday RECONCILIATION Heard Saturday 4:00pm to 4:45pm in the Church or by appointment TODAY S READINGS First Reading The Lord GOD is my help; who will prove me wrong? (Isaiah 50:5-9a). Psalm I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living (Psalm 116). S econd Reading Faith, if it does not have works, is dead (James 2:14-18). Gospel Jesus asked his disciples, Who do you say that I am? (Mark 8:27-35). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. A Welcoming Eucharistic Community 495 North Ocean Ave. info@olmcpatchogue.org Phone : Patchogue, N.Y website :OLMCPatchogue.org Fax: Like us on Facebook:

2 PASTOR Rev. Henry Reid In Residence Rev. Eric Kasongo Chaplain of Stony Brook Hospital Deacon Anthony Graviano, Retired Parish Office in Parish Center Telephone Fax Parish Secretary Susan Schmutz ext.101 Business Office Hours in Parish Center Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm Saturday-Sunday Closed Mass cards sold in church at weekend masses info@olmcparchogue.org Religious Education Telephone: Religious Education Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm Coordinator of Religious Education Madlyn D Ambrose ext 104 Choir Music Director: Germaine Fontaine Parish Outreach Food Pantry Telephone ext.113 Outreach Office Hours 10am-2pm Thursday & Friday olmcoutreach@gmail.com Regional School Holy Angels Regional School Principal-Mr. Michael Connell Mass Intentions Mass cards announced are $20.00 Presentation Folders are $25.00 PRAYER GROUPS Monday Night Prayer Group 7:30 in the Chapel -Jerry Curreri Legion of Mary Prayer Group Monday 7:pm In Parish Center Rob Costanzo Wednesday Night Prayer Group 7:30 pm in a Private Home Mary Peterson St. Monica s Prayer Group Thursday 8:30 to 9:30 pm in Chapel Secular Franciscans (OFS) Meet in the Parish Center 1st Sunday of the Month 1pm to 4 pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Following 8 am Mass Thursday till 10 pm 6pm Divine Mercy Mass Rosary for Life 7pm Reconciliation/Confession Monday-Friday, Following Daily Mass in Chapel Saturday 4:00 4:45 PM in Church Sacrament of Marriage Arrangement must be made 6 months in advance. No date for a wedding can be given over the phone or reserved until the couple completes the formal paperwork with a member of the pastoral staff. R.C.I.A. is for those who are interested in coming into the Catholic Church or a Catholic interested in completing the Sacraments of Initiation. Call Faith Formation office for more information. Thursday Evenings. V. Shpak & K. Fontaine Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are celebrated on the 2nd & 4th Sunday s in Church at 1:00PM. Baptismal preparation is required prior to the baptism of any child. Please call for further info. Deacon Anthony Graviano New Parishioners are invited to come to the Center and pick up a registration form. Envelopes are available upon request.

3 September 16, th Sunday in Ordinary Time LISTENING AND RESPONDING There are three interwoven themes in today s readings: listening to God, faith vs. good works, and losing our life in order to find it. How are they related? The Suffering Servant of Isaiah undergoes much distress and ridicule, but is able to bear it because he has listened to the promptings of God day after day. The psalm tells us that God listens, too. God hears our prayers for help and is always ready to save us. As our faith deepens, so does our desire to do the works of justice and charity that build up the reign of God. God directs our actions in ways we often cannot see, and we don t always see the results. We are called upon in faith to trust that what we do is enough, and that willingness to listen to God s promptings will lead us in the right way. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31 13:13; Ps 33:2-5, 12, 22; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Lk 7:36-50 Friday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c- 14; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-8; Jas 3:16 4:3; Mk 9:30-37 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catechetical Sunday Monday: St. Robert Bellarmine; Yom Kippur (Jewish day of atonement) begins at sunset Wednesday: St. Januarius Thursday: Ss. Andrew Kim Taegŏn and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang and Companions Friday: St. Matthew Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In this country, we don t name our churches The Fourth Avenue Catholic Church, but rather seek a patron saint or mystery of faith. We inherit this tradition from an old Roman custom via medieval England. Interestingly, that has not been the practice elsewhere, and parishes abroad often do carry just the name of the neighborhood. In Ireland, the Roman (English) practices didn t take hold, and so churches are known simply by the street they are on, or by a nickname. Saint Francis of Assisi in Dublin is often called Adam and Eve after a pub in the same street. The pub sign is an interesting carving of our first parents, so they become patrons by default. Increasingly in the United States, we are seeing a familiar European pattern emerge when a few churches, each bearing the name of a patron saint or mystery, are gathered into one parish that bears a different name. Thus, we might hear of a parish of Midvalley City comprised of Saint Mary, Saint Francis, and Saint Ursula churches. Once a church has been consecrated, its name may not normally be changed. Therefore, when parishes are merged, a new name is given to the parish, which may or may not be that of a heavenly patron, but the church buildings retain their names. In the process, we have lost sight of some worthy patrons of old, but have also seen new parishes open dedicated to twentieth-century saints like Edith Stein, Katharine Drexel, and Mother Teresa. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

4 September 16th, 2018, Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time From the Pastor s Desk Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Over the past twelve years, I have heard the same sentiment repeated by various people involved in parish ministry, whether employees, volunteers, or those on committees, it can be summed up as I never knew this side of the Church existed. To be clear, I am not referring to the sex abuse scandal that continues to expose the failures of those entrusted with our children and youth, but the more mundane things that are a regular aspect of parish life. Just before I went off on vacation, I was informed of several calls into the office, requesting sponsor certificates. For those unfamiliar with these forms, they have been put out by the diocese, to replace all of the different ones used by individual parishes, to establish the suitability of a person to stand in as a Godparent or Confirmation sponsor. On the backside of the sheet the criteria for this position is listed, specifically: a baptized and confirmed Catholic, who, if married, is in a marriage recognized by the Church, and who lives their faith as an example for the child. While there are some parishes who have failed to copy both sides of this form, for whatever reasons, it is clear that a person should be living their faith, if they want to be an example to someone else. But in many cases, the idea of a Godparent has been cheapened by modern society, into a catchphrase, or into something removed from Faith. While this is not the only time that we as a society remove God from what is supposed to be Sacred, one of the most prolific aspects of secularizing sacraments is Marriage outside of its proper forum, it often follows the others. One of the people that called, and I know that our parish staff is excellent, going through great lengths to accommodate people, stated that no one in their family met the criteria to be a Godparent. (Once again, the criteria is: a Baptized and Confirmed Catholic, who if married, is in a marriage recognized by the Church, who practices their Faith.) When offered alternatives by the parish staff, they responded that the Catholic Church was to rigid and that was why people were leaving, and that they would have to find another denomination to have the child baptized in. While I grieve the loss of even one person from Christ s Church, the fact is these people had already left it, whether they realized it or not. If someone approached me and said, Father, we d like you to stand in as Godfather for little Sol at his Bris, yes, I would be honored, but I would also realize that it was not only inappropriate, but impossible. First reason, I m not Jewish, and therefore would not be able to stand up for child as an example of what a good Jewish person should be, secondly, it would be against my own Faith, as a Christian committed to the Good News of Jesus Christ. If an atheist asked me to stand as a witness for their child, I could not in good conscience publicly stand and deny my Faith in God, in order to accommodate a friend. Why is it that we, as Catholics, are called to discount or dismiss those things we hold sacred, in order to accommodate those who do not. Of course, on the surface, it may seem like a bunch of bureaucratic nonsense, only put in place to make life more difficult for some people, or even to raise money for the vast treasury that is cleverly hidden beneath the rectory, and guarded by a dragon. But these guidelines are there to safeguard those things that we hold Sacred, which actually means separate from the secular. As Catholics, we are a Sacramental people, something which has distinguished us from our Protestant brothers and sisters for 500 years; but continues to unite us with the Orthodox churches, with whom we share 2000 years of unbroken Christian Tradition. By their nature, the Seven Sacraments reveal God entering into our world, and making Himself present to those participating in these most important events in the life of the Church. Con nued next page

5 When a person is Baptized, God is present, and through the priest, deacon, a nurse in a neonatal ICU, or whoever it is that is celebrating the Sacrament, God is forever imprinting His mark on their soul. In Confession or the Sacrament of the Sick, the priest, standing in the Person of Christ, forgives that persons sins, as only God can do. In Marriage, the couple are joined as husband and wife, reflecting the Love of Christ for His Church, and the Love of the Church for Christ, and Christ is there with them. Most perfectly, when a priest takes bread and wine and speaks the words of consecration, Christ is most fully present in the Sacrament of His Body and Blood. What are times when God enters into relationship with human beings are not just special events, they are Sacred, and what is Sacred should never be debased; not for convenience, not because someone does not want to be the bad guy. What we believe, what we say we believe, what we practice, is a reflection of Christ s presence in the world, and we need to live that witness and not let the world diminish the great gifts that Christ keeps multiplying in our lives. Pax, Fr. Henry On FORMED this week SPANISH Aquí tienes un tesoro de información apologética para defender el Papado. Contiene una explicación extensa de los 3 textos claves sobre el Papado, como el de Mateo 16: " Quién dicen los hombres que soy?..." Prepárate para la próxima plática con los Protestantes que conoces. Invítalos a investigar juntos sobre 'La Roca' la cual Cristo estableció su Iglesia. FOR CHILDREN stories, lessons, songs and more!

6 16 de septiembre de 2018 LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura En la tribulación el Señor Yavé me ha abierto los oídos para que yo escuche. (Isaías 50:5-9a). Salmo Caminaré en presencia del Señor, en el país de la vida (Salmo 116 [115]). Segunda lectura Demuestra tu fe por las buenas obras que produces (Santiago 2:14-18). Evangelio Después que Pedro profesó que Jesús es el Mesías, Jesús lo reprendió por tratar equivocadamente de apartar a Jesús de su misión. (Marcos 8:27-35). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Sal 40 (39):7-10, 17; Lc 7:1-10 Martes: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Sal 100 (99):1-5; Lc 7:11-17 Miércoles: 1 Cor 12:31 13:13; Sal 33 (32):2-5, 12, 22; Lc 7:31-35 Jueves: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Sal 118 (117):1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Lc 7:36-50 Viernes: Ef 4:1-7, 11-13; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Sábado: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Sal 56 (55):10c-14; Lc 8:4-15 Domingo: Sab 2:12, 17-20; Sal 54 (53):3-8; Sant 3:16 4:3; Mc 9:30-37 ESCUCHANDO Y RESPONDIENDO En las lecturas de hoy se entrecruzan tres temas: escuchar a Dios, la fe vs. las buenas obras y perder nuestra vida para poder salvarla. De qué manera están relacionados estos temas? En Isaías, el Siervo Sufriente padece muchos disgustos y burlas, pero puede soportarlos porque ha escuchado los mensajes de Dios día tras día. El salmo nos dice que Dios también escucha. Dios escucha nuestras súplicas y siempre está dispuesto a salvarnos. Cuando nuestra fe se profundiza, también se profundiza nuestro deseo de hacer obras de justicia y caridad que fortalecen el Reino de Dios. Dios guía nuestras acciones de maneras que muchas veces no podemos ver y no siempre vemos los resultados. Se nos llama en fe a confiar en que lo que hacemos es suficiente y que nuestra disposición a escuchar los mensajes de Dios nos guiará por el camino correcto. C LANZARNOS A LO IMPOSIBLE Entrénanos, Señor, a lanzarnos a lo imposible, porque detrás de lo imposible está tu gracia y tu presencia... Nuestro camino se interna en la niebla, pero queremos seguir dándonos, porque tú estás esperando en la noche, con mil ojos humanos rebosando lágrimas. Luis Espinal, sacerdote asesinado en Bolivia TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Este año hemos estado reflexionando sobre algunas tradiciones latinoamericanas de nuestra fe. Creo que sería bueno reflexionar también sobre lo que es la Tradición y lo que son las tradiciones. En muchas ocasiones durante mi formación religiosa mis maestros me advertían de no confundir la Tradición en mayúscula con la tradición en minúscula. Cuál es la diferencia?, preguntaba. Y de seguro algunos de ustedes se lo estarán preguntando también. Según el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica (CIC 7583) los Apóstoles transmitieron el Evangelio de Jesucristo de manera escrita y de manera oral. El Evangelio escrito nos ha llegado en forma del Nuevo Testamento, en especial por los cuatro evangelios. El Evangelio oral nos ha llegado por lo que llamamos la Tradición; ésta nos llega por la predicación, la vida y el ejemplo de los Apóstoles. De esta Tradición o Evangelio oral nacen tradiciones teológicas, disciplinares, litúrgicas o devocionales para diversas escuelas espirituales o grupos étnicos y nacionales. Estas tradiciones necesitan medirse con la gran Tradición evangélica y sólo aquellas que animan a los fieles a vivir más de cerca el Evangelio deben ser promovidas. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

7 MOVIES, BOOKS, DOCUMENTARIES TRY ONE OUT THIS WEEK FORMED HAS COME TO OLMC COMMUNITY! If you can t watch at home you can call and register to come on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to watch, learn and discuss. Please call to register at Formed is a Catholic media platform that allows us to stream Catholic, audios, videos, books, movies, specials, and training films, in your home. Have you ever wanted to attend a class, lecture or workshop but were too busy? PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS AND FAMILY, SHARE AT WORK OR WITH ANYONE WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO WATCH AND SHARE! olmcpatchogue.org Go to the Formed page and hit BLUE BUTTON To register LONG ISLAND NEEDS A DRAGSTRIP! Meets every Tuesday Starting May 1st in our Parking lot Come and see cars, and talk to the people and try to understand the Whys. See the vendors items or have some food from the vendors. A chance for those interested in cars for beauty, art and speed to come locally and spend a few hours for free!

8 The Outreach Office Pantry Hours: Thursday Friday 10:00am-2:00pm PRESENT PANTRY NEEDS: Canned Ravioli Spam Canned meals Canned potatoes Tuna Mayonnaise, mustard & ketchup Jelly Coffee/Tea Cake mixes Flour Sugar Cooking oil Pancake mix & syrup Cookies Bath Soap Toothpaste Laundry & Dish Detergent Diapers &Baby Wipes Paper Towels Toilet Paper

9 GARDEN MINISTRY We are still in need of some fellow parishioners to adopt a small parcel of property. This time of year we ask you to clean it up and think of the possibilities for next year. As you walk around you see that some property is done and others just need clean up and some love. The property is starting to come to a point where people are commenting that something is happening. Please join us on Thursday s In the Chapel For 8:00 AM Morning Mass followed by Rosary and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament All day, except for 6:00 PM Mass, with Benediction at 10:00 PM We pray all the mysteries of the Rosary after 6:00 PM Mass. We pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 PM Spend 1 hour with Jesus WANTED/NEEDED Family pictures from the old & New Mount Carmel Church. Weddings, Fist Communions, Confirma ons & Bap sms From 1919 ll 2018 Priest Pictures from the past. Pictures taken at the old and new Father Tortola Playground. Please bring them to the Parish Center Office we will scan them and give them right back. We have a new Newsle er that will be published bimonthly star ng with our trial one. We are making the second addi on to be past and present, then and know. If you want to work on one of our new communica ons projects please just call the Rectory at Ideas are welcome always!

10 Bible Study on The Gospel of Luke Parables 7:30 8:30 PM Wednesday, October 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th In the Parish Center One time cost of $10.00 for the Ignatius Catholic Study Book RSVP Required to the Parish Office And the TV show on Telecare Catholic Radio with a weekly theme: Sept. 16 Stress Sept. 23 Autumn Changes Sept. 30 Prayer Oct. 7 Discovery Perhaps we can have you listen to: The Catholic Channel Sirius/XM Radio, Channel 159. Tune into Religion and Rock with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00AM 8:00AM on WBAB 102.3FM or 95.3 on L.I. s East End. Listen Saturdays at 1100PM on Sirius Channel 159 and 11PM on XM Satellite Channel 117. Sign up for aayroso@telecaretv.org Special Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass This fall, couples that have been married 50 years or more will be honored at a liturgy on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Church of Christ the King in Commack. Mass will begin at 2:30 pm. Registration forms and complete instructions are available in the Parish Office in the Parish Center We ask that you stop by September 24th to sign up. Or call for info Catholic Open Houses for High School Registration This is the only way parents can make contact and view the school for their children who will be attending next fall Date: Time: School: September 2018 Saturday 22 11:00 AM 1:30 PM Our Lady of Mercy Academy Saturday 29 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Sacred Hearth Academy Sunday 30 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM St. Anthony s High School October 2018 Saturday 13 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Kellenburg Memorial H,S. Saturday 14 2:00 PM 4:30 PM Chaminade H.S. Saturday 20 11:00 PM 2:00 PM St. Mary s H.S. Saturday 21 10:00 AM 100 PM St. John the Baptist D. H.S. 1:00 PM 3:30 PM St. Dominic H.S.

11 PRAY FOR THE SICK Romanita Abad, Louis Alloyne, Bill Beaudry, Amelia Barone, Dennis Berger, Joanne Brandi, Patricia Boyle, Jim Marilyn Capaldo Michael Castro, Angela Chiaorrmonte, Yolanda Celone, Lillian Cestaro, Mary Collins, Neil Coogan, Kenny Cook, Ginna Cooper, Kathleen Corrigan, Airen Craig,Rita Cuozzo, Frances Damara, Eileen Damico, Nydia Diaz, Anna A. Ferello, Mike Flynn, Sam Griffe, Joseph Guyton, Roy Hanson, Lisa Haus-McWilliams, Savannah Hoesterey, Lori Ann M. Kaan, Joan Keoppen, Carol Kennedy, Natale Kennedy, Kathleen D. Kollegger, Giavana Laakman, John Laakman Jr., James Leung,Michael Lubrico, Keith Mandart, Ann Mc Carthy Ryan Mc Carthy, Diane Raheb Maclaren, Thomas McCleary, Nick Montanaro, Bob Metz, Mary Ray,Thomas Rigney, Helen Metz Rogers, Nick Montanaro,Virginia Morellino, Wayne Mudrack, Mildred Neubeck, Adaline Newberg, Mary Norwick, Joan Parente, Lucy Peters, Rosa Maria Santos, Fran Schutz, Maria Shine, Jim Space, Rachel Schopp, Sylvia Shpect, Ed Siano, Kathleen Stidioso, Lauren Sweeney, Charles Terrano, Ann Vidal, Emerson Vidal, Emerson Vidal II, Kenneth Vidal, Lisa Vidal Robert Vidal, Gary Vitters, John F. Watson, Mickey Welch, Kathleen Wolf Mark Frank Biondi, Mathew L. Brandli Tom Brady, Bryan Budd, Paul Burawa, Francis X. Castellano, Garrett Carty, Brian Dale, Anthony Danielewski, Joey Diveck, Johnathan Delvalle, Dennis Ryan Dooley, Jeremy Ferguson, Andrew Hughes, Joe Hwang, Joseph Janssen, Tracey M. Kentoffio, Kevin Kiefer, Chris Klimek, Frankie Lopez, Adam McCarthy, Eugene Mahan, Al Mediate, Daniel Murphy, Patrick Musumeci, Jonathan Parker, Ernesto Perez, Maria Perez, Michael B. Poole, David D. Post, Aldo Ruiz, Szu-Moy Ruiz, Pamela Seagroatt Michael Sedlak, Fianna Sogomoyan, Michael Vincent Toro Anthony Ventura, Jonathan Warshauer, Alexandria Waszmer, James Welsh Robert W. White, Brian Wilkenson, If you have information for the Military or sick lists please call the Office at or simply put a note in the collection basket. ********************************* If you would like to purchase a mass card on the weekends they are available at the Rectory Religious Store.. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ If you would like to purchase a memorial candle or any other item to honor someone there are forms on the tables, in the Rectory Religious Store and in the Church.. Monday-Saturday 8:00am masses in Chapel. means no intention at time of print ** means Offices are closed Saturday, September 15th,** 8:00am Vernon de la Bastide 5:00pm Patricia Beckwith Sunday, September 16th,** 8:00 am John Hronich, Joseph LsFace 9.45am Parishioners of OLMC 11:30am Thomas Swengros 1:00 pm Spanish Mass in Church Monday, September 17th, 8:00am Rita Ann Stupi Tuesday, September 18th, 8:00am Successful Surgery for Joann Brandi Wednesday, September 19th, 8:00am Robert J. O Connell Thursday, September 20th, 8:00am - 6:00 pm, Friday, September 21st, 8:00am --- Saturday, September, 22nd, 8:00am - 5:00pm Richard Benincase Sunday, September 23rd, 8:00am Kurt Savino 9:45am James J. Ciscone 11:30am Parishioners of OLMC 1:00pm Spanish Mass in Church PROPER POSTURE It is impossible for the Church to remain on its feet if it doesn t get on its knees. Anonymous

12 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Our Lady of Mt. Carmel # North Ocean Avenue Patchogue, NY TELEPHONE or CONTACT PERSON Valerie Shpak cell house Madlyn D Ambrose cell SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat 10 Windows 7 PRINTER Brother MFC-9450 CDN TRANSMISSION TIME SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION September 16th, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12