Welcome to: The Parishes of Our Lady of Mount Carmel-St. Ann and Our Lady of Loreto MASS SCHEDULE LORD S DAY MASSES Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00, 10:00, and 11:30 a.m. DAILY MASS Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. HOLY DAY MASSES Vigil: 7:00 p.m. Holyday: 7:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday at 3:00-3:45 p.m. or by private appointment. MASS SCHEDULE LORD S DAY MASSES Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. DAILY MASS Monday, Tuesday, and Friday at 8:00 a.m. in the Parish Center Chapel HOLY DAY MASSES 8:00 a.m. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday at 3:00-3:45 p.m. or by private appointment. 24 Mulberry St., Worcester, MA 01605 Mailing address: 28 Mulberry St., Worcester, MA 01605 Parish telephone: 508-797-4546 Parish fax: 508-755-3506 Religious Education: 508-791-6139 Parish e-mail: lisaolmc@gmail.com Parish Website: www.mtcarmel.ws 33 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA 01604 Parish telephone: 508-753-5001 Parish fax: 508-754-1537 Religious Education - 508-753-5773 Parish e-mail - clergy@ourladyofloreto.net Parish Hall - 508-799-2445 Deacon Paul (home) - 508-886-2856 Liturgical Music - 508-865-5748 Rev. Msgr. F. Stephen Pedone, Pastor Rev. Jesus E. Martinez, Assoc. Pastor Most Rev. George E. Rueger, in residence Gerald Montiverdi, Deacon Joan D Argenis, Director of Religious Education Maria Sciannameo, RCIA Director Mr. Scott Olson, Organist Mr. Michael Garceau, Organist/Wedding Ministry Gloria Caprioi, Safe Environment Coordinator Lisa Fenuccio, Administrative Assistant Phyllis Lynch, Secretary MINISTERIAL STAFF Paul T. Audette, Deacon Mr. Michael Sacco, Mr. Joseph Sama - Finance Ms. Joan Venincasa, Mr. John DaSilva, Mr. Michael Garceau - Music Ms. Virginia Lelakis, Safe Environment Ms. Julia Tufano - Office Mr. John Oliver, Hospitality Ministry SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM To schedule a baptism at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, please call 508-797-4546. To schedule a baptism at Our Lady of Loreto Church, please call 508-753-5001. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY To schedule a wedding at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, please call 508-797-4546. To schedule a wedding at Our Lady of Loreto Church, please call 508-753-5001. ILLNESS Arrangements can be made to have Holy Communion brought to those who are homebound due to illness, age, or impairment of any kind or to celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing and Reconciliation with them. Please call 508-797-4546 or 508-753-5001. PARISH REGISTRATION To become a registered member of either parish, please call 508-797-4546 or 508-753-5001.
OUR LADY OF LORETO PARISH FEBRUARY 7, 2016 YEAR OF MERCY The weight of the world leaves me exhausted, and the realization that I have strayed chokes me. I fall to my knees and beg for forgiveness. In that instant that very moment he renews and reminds me of a love far greater than worldly definition. He does not begrudge missed opportunities and selfish actions. He is merciful, and restores footing. He forgives and wipes clean my stains. He is love, and stands vigil over my life. Jennifer Hubbard resides in Newtown, CT. The younger of her two children, Catherine Violet, was a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. 8 am Sunday Mass Returns to Loreto Msgr. Pedone has announced that beginning on Sunday, February 14, the 1st Sunday in Lent, there will be an 8 am Mass at Loreto. He made this decision in response to suggestions from several parishioners that an early Sunday morning Mass would be welcomed by the people. Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, hospitality ministers and altar servers are asked to communicate their interest in serving at the new Mass so that these ministries are covered. Loreto Financial Stewardship For the week ending January 31, 2016 Income Offertory $3,269.00 Funeral Stipends 600.00 Memorial Donations 240.00 Fuel 119.00 Religious Education 106.00 Maintenance 96.00 Mass Stipends 75.00 Catholic Free Press 30.00 Candles 13.00 TOTAL $4,548.00 Excluding monies restricted to specific needs, we paid the following bills with this week s deposit and from our reserve in the checking account: Expenses Salaries & Wages $4,192.66 Snow Plowing & Clearing 470.00 Calendar Raffle Winners (1/18-1/24) 425.00 Funeral Stipends 400.00 Organists 250.00 Home Missions 139.00 Supplies 26.94 TOTAL $5,903.60 The Finance Committee has determined that we need to collect $5,380 weekly to meet our financial obligations. Lenten Schedule for Week of February 8 at Loreto and Mt. Carmel Ash Wednesday, February 10 7:00 am - Mass and distribution of Blessed Ashes at Mt. Carmel 8:00 am Mass and distribution of Blessed Ashes at Loreto 12:15 pm - Mass and distribution of Blessed Ashes at Mt. Carmel 3:30 pm - Liturgy of the Word and distribution of Blessed Ashes at Mt. Carmel 6:00 pm - Mass and distribution of Blessed Ashes At Loreto 7:00 pm Mass and Distribution of Blessed Ashes at Mt. Carmel Thursday, February 11 7:00 am Mass at Mt. Carmel Friday, February 12 7:00 am Mass at Mt. Carmel Noon 6:30 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at Mt. Carmel 6:30 pm - Stations of the Cross at Mt. Carmel Saturday, February 13 11 am - noon - Confessions at Mt. Carmel 2:30 3:45 pm - Confessions at Loreto and Mt. Carmel 2015 Tax Statements Available at Loreto Your 2015 charitable contributions to Our Lady of Loreto are ready. You may pick yours up in the Parish Center on Monday, Tuesday or Friday mornings from 9 noon or, if that is not convenient, call us at 508-753-5001 and we will mail it to you. Rest in Peace We, the parish community of Our Lady of Loreto, extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Edward Marengo. May God grant him peace forever and bring comfort to his family and friends.
THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 7, 2016 Mark Your Calendar Mon., Feb. 8-3:00 pm Prayer Group @ Lourdes Tues., Feb. 7-7:00 pm - Knights of Columbus in Center Sun., Feb. 14 - No Religious Education classes this week (President s Day Weekend) UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, Feb. 14-3:00 pm Rite of Election @ St. Paul s Cathedral Monday, Feb. 22-1-2:00 pm Our Lady of Good Council, six-session Bereavement Support group. Call Renate @ 508-835-3286 to register. Saturday, March 12 16th Annual Diocesan Men s Conference @ Worcester DCU. Call 508-929- 4345 for more information. April 21-24 Men s Cursillo Weekend Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center in Put nam, CT. Call Carolyn @ 508-847-7005 or Joan @ 774-239-2474 for more information. Our Lady of Loreto Parish Calendar Raffle Winners 2016 01/25/16 Carlen Audette $50.00 01/26/16 Maureen Masoero $50.00 01/27/16 Steven Duke $50.00 01/28/16 Rolande Ledoux $50.00 01/29/16 Richard Patrone $50.00 01/30/16 Janet Clougherty $75.00 01/31/16 Kevin Manoogian $500.00 Congratulations to all! Calendar Raffle Financial Report: January, 2016 TICKET SALES (441) $4,410.00 EXPENSES: Prizes $2,325.00 Printing 147.00 Postage 134.26 Total Expenses 2,606.26 NET INCOME: $1,803.74 Thanks to all parishioners and non-parishioners who made this fundraiser a success! Mass Intentions for Our Lady of Loreto SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2016 4:00 pm Maureen Karalus By Peg Moran FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 7, 2016 10:30 am Orlando & Dorothy Tufano (B) By Family SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 4:00 pm In Thanksgiving for Thelma Ortiz By Ortiz Family And Maureen Karalus By Peg Moran Confessions: 3:00 pm at Loreto FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 14, 2016 8:00 am - Living & Deceased Parishioners 10:30 am Robert Audette (2A) By Deacon Paul & Marilyn Members of the family requesting the Mass are asked to bring the gifts of bread and wine to the altar. Please make yourselves known to the Hospitality Ministers and position yourselves when it is convenient to join the Offertory Procession. Thank You to the following people who have made donations to Our Lady of Loreto Memorial Fund in memory of Carl Mangano: Evelyn DeCaro Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Mangano Carol Masoero Mr. & Mrs. Francis Penny Mr. & Mrs. Mark Quinlan Linda Swenson Janet Trottier Janet Cloughtery June Merrick Mary Toomey 2015-2016 Religious Education News for Our Lady of Loreto Classes for Grades 1-9 and for Confirmation are on Sunday mornings immediately following the 9:30 Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes (10:30 11:45 am). Contact Joe Caforio at 978-808-8583 or Deacon Paul at 508-753-5001 if you would like more information or for a registration form. All public school students need to be enrolled in Religious Education classes. In addition, all public, parochial and private school students need to be enrolled in Grade 2 (First Penance & Communion) classes.
THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 7, 2016 WEEKEND COLLECTION OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL 1/30/2016 & 1/31/2016 4:00 PM Mass $1,109.00 8:00 AM Mass $1,048.00 10:00 AM Mass $1,460.00 11:30 AM Mass $1,116.00 Shared Envelopes $210.00 Total Mass Collections $4,943.00 Special Collections: Weekend Envelopes mailed in $975.00 Catholic Home Missions $38.00 Catholic Free Press $40.00 Fuel $60.00 Initial Offering $10.00 Churches in Latin America $5.00 Capital Campaign $167.00 On-Line Giving $205.00 Candle Offering $210.00 Total $1,710.00 Restricted Funds $250.00 Unrestricted Funds $6,403.00 Total $6,653.00 The Finance Committee has determined that we need to collect $9,400 each week to meet our current expenses. Thank you for your continued support of Our Lady of Mount Carmel-St. Ann parish. FROM THE PASTOR S DESK As you can see, repairs have begun on Mt. Carmel church s façade. The architects have uncovered more significant damage to the beams supporting the bell tower than first thought. Obviously, this must be addressed. As promised, I want to keep you fully informed and seek your input in making recommendations to the Diocese. THEREFORE, I AM CONVOKING A MEETING OF PA- RISHIONERS OF BOTH OUR LADY OF MOUNT CAR- MEL AND OUR LADY OF LORETO ON SUNDAY, FEB- RUARY 21 ST AT 1:00 PM AT MOUNT CARMEL CEN- TER TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF BOTH PARISHES. I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO ATTEND. Monsignor Pedone ADULT CONTINUING ED CLASSES Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St. Ann Parish will continue the Adult Continuing Ed Classes beginning on Monday February 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. During these sessions, we will be discussing what the season of Lent and how we can best participate in it in preparation for Easter. Anyone interested in taking part in these sessions, are asked to please contact Maria @ 508-842-7604. THE HOLY SEASON OF LENT In his papal bull of indiction by which he proclaims and inaugurates the Extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy, Pope Francis writes the season of Lent during the Jubilee Year should be lived more intensely as a privileged moment to celebrate and experience God s mercy. Lent is not just a time where we give up things, which probably are not good for us anyway, but a sacred time of centering our lives on the Lord Jesus and our relationship with him, removing the clutter that strangles and blocks our union with the Lord. The sacrifices we make during this season are meant to remind us that the Lord alone is sufficient for us and our needs and that God s mercy is a beautiful gift to us and it is relentless. Please make this Lent a of increased prayer, availing yourselves of the Sacrament of Penance, daily Mass, adoration, benediction and the Stations of the Cross on Fridays and acts of private devotion. In doing so we will be able to celebrate the feast of Easter with great joy. Please save the insert, which contains our Lenten schedule. Let us be open to the graces and blessings God wants to give us during this sacred season. LENT BEGINS ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 TH Masses at Mt. Carmel Church: 7:00 am 12:15 pm; Service of the Word (no Mass) at 3:30 pm. Masses at Our Lady of Loreto Church: 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. Ashes will be blessed and imposed at all Masses and Service of the Word. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION BEGINNING AT 12:30 PM EVERY FRIDAY (ECEPT GOOD FRIDAY) AND ENDING WITH BENEDICTION AND STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT 6:30 PM WINTER WEATHER POLICY For the sake of safety, when Worcester schools cancel or delay class, morning Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church is canceled. Please listen to WTAG or WSRS for no school announcements. PARISH FOOD PANTRY Through your generosity, we are able to help families in our local area with food. Please drop off food items in the white cart in the rear of the church. Your donations make a big difference to some one who is hungry. Many thanks!
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ST. ANN PARISH FEBRUARY 7, 2016 Saturday, February 6, 2016 4:00 p.m. Albert and Eva Cecchini by Family Josephine Roy (Month s Mind) by Paula and Bill Rigero Sunday, February 7, 2016 8:00 a.m. Graziano George Sacco (17th Anniversary) by Children and Family Sunday, February 7, 2016 10:00 a.m. David P. D Argenis by wife Joan and Daughters Stella Natale (Month s Mind) by Mary & Phillip Maurice and Family Sunday, February 7, 2016 11:30 a.m. Gennaro Gene Maruca by Hank, Rose and Angela Leone David Muise (4th Anniversary), Dorothy Muise, Paul and Vera Zambarano by Family Vincenzo Ritacco by Family Monday, February 8, 2016 7:00 a.m. Parishioners Intentions Tuesday, February 9, 2016 7:00 a.m. Birthday Blessings for Paul Stapinski by Friends Wednesday, February 10, 2016 7:00 a.m. Mass with Distribution of Ashes Wednesday, February 10, 2016 12:15 Mass and Distribution of Ashes Wednesday, February 10, 2016 3:30 Liturgy of the Word with Distribution of Ashes Wednesday, February 10, 2016 7:00 p.m. Mass with Distribution of Ashes Nikki and Joe Gangai by daughter Marlene and son-in-law Steve Perno Thursday, February 11, 2016 7:00 a.m. The Sick of the Parish Friday, February 12, 2016 7:00 a.m. The People of the Parish Saturday, February 13, 2016 4:00 p.m. Robert J. Pellegrino by daughter Marlena and Family Fusae Pignataro (6th Anniversary) by daughters Maria and Michelle Sunday, February 14, 2016 4:00 p.m. Anthony F. Ritacco, Sr., (18th Anniversary) by Family Cornelius O Connor by Family Henry Pignataro, Sr. (16th Anniversary) by wife Chelestine Sunday, February 14, 2016 10:00 a.m. Ida Fraioli by Mary Ann and Carmelita Bello Frank Riccardi (4th Anniversary) by wife Mary Sunday, February 14, 2016 11:30 a.m. Ann Dumas by Family Marie Pecorelli by husband and children Please pray for the sick of our parish: Anna Perro, Francis Caffone, Susan Stomski, Donna Grasseschi, Lori Blackwell, Carmella Szklarz, Matteo Fiore, Matthew Hicks, Henry Penny, Patrick Loconto, Eleanor Lupisella, Butch Rano, Mary O Connor, Christina Rovezzi, Christopher Collazo, Eleanor Gaudenzi, Eileen Biziewski, Patricia Naples, Paula Mari, Sim Simone, Cathy Coffey, Mary Ciuffredo, Mildred Bassan, Vincent Pusateri, Debbie Caffone, Carol Youngstrom, Juana E. Pignataro, Joseph Lapomardo, Joseph Ginskus, Philip Powers, Ethel Toney, Marcia DiLeo, Virginia Czubrynsk, Karen Remian, Chester DiLeo, Nelson Carlson, Donna & Skippy Brideau and Mike Scaglione. May the Lord give them strength, courage and healing. COOKBOOKS Thank you for your interest in the Mount Carmel-St. Ann and Our Lady of Loreto Cookbook. Again: We encourage you to submit no more than 5 recipes. We encourage recipes from all ethnic backgrounds. Print legibly in ink. Electronic copies available upon request from cherylbert23@gmail.com or ebeaudry19@gmail.com Recipes due February 18, 2016. We anxiously await to hear from you. For questions, contact a Committee Member. Cheryl Berthiaume 508-854-2437or cherylbert23@gmail.com, Elaine Beaudry 508-769-1473 or ebeaudry19@gmail.com, Joanne Colombo 774-239- 0560, Mary DiSilvestro 508-757-8437, Caryl Masiello 508-842-4540, Ann Marie Moreschi 508-842-8517, Vera G. Novick 508-799-9711, Rose G. Porcaro 508-756-9114 and Mike Rinaldi Our Lady of Mount Carmel St. Ann Golden Years Club Program for the Month February 2016 February 9, 2016 10:00 A.M. Pinata and Paper Sale 11:30 A.M. Board Meeting Golden Years Club 12:00 NOON Lunch Followed by Social. February 16, 2016 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. VNA Keep Well Clinic Blood Pressure Etc. 10:00 a.m. Valentine Continental Breakfast February 23, 2016 10:00 A.M. Socializing 12:00 NOON Lunch Followed by Social.
THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 7, 2016 DONATIONS NEEDED The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Women s Guild has decided on two service projects. 1. A collection is being made for the Veterans of socks and toiletries. A box will be placed in the center to drop off items. The delivery will be made at the beginning of February. 2. Another collection of socks, scarfs, mittens and hats for the needy. These items will be dropped off at various locations where there is the most need. A box for this collection will also be placed in the Parish Center. This delivery will be made on Saturday, February 6. If you would like to join the Women s Guild meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Parish Center. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. CCD 9 th and 10 th Grades will be presenting a Power Point Presentation on a variety of Religious Topics these presentations will be done using Paintings, Sculptors, and Books. The students will choose a particular work of art or book and explain the meaning behind the work of art or book. All parents, sponsors, friends and relatives are invited to join us on the evenings of Monday, March 7 (9 th grade presentations) and Tuesday, March 8 (10 th grade presentations) starting at 6:30 p.m. We are looking for donations of cookies and pastries 10th grade students also chose a particular question to answer and will present it via Power Point SING ALONG AT THE CHRISTOPHER HOUSE March 22 More details will follow. We are looking for a group to join us at the Christopher House for an old fashion sing along. Ash Wednesday February 10 Fish Fry Friday, March 4 4:00 7:00 p.m. More details will follow Thursday, February 18 Picnic without Ants 10:00 a.m. 12:30 a.m. Bring your picnic lunch, blanket, beach chairs and toys. This is a fun day for all ages. We will have games such as sack races, and leap frog, crafts and fun, fun, fun! Ribbons will be given to the children as prizes PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Pancake Breakfast will be held February 28 after the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Masses. Cost is $4 per person. Meal includes pancakes, sausage and juice. Hope to see you there. GUIDELINES FOR FAST AND ABSTINENCE ASH WEDNESDAY RITE OF ELECTION LENTEN RITES FOR CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS GUIDELINES FOR FAST AND ABSTINENCE Lenten fast and abstinence regulations for the Diocese of Worcester are as follows: Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen (14) years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics who are eighteen (18) years of age but not yet fifty-nine (59) years of age on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one's needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from these prescribed Lenten penitential practices. ASH WEDNESDAY The Order for the Blessing and Distribution of Ashes normally takes place during the celebration of Mass. However, when circumstances require, the blessing and distribution of ashes may take place outside of Mass. This latter celebration should always include a celebration of the liturgy of the word and blessing of the ashes. Ashes may not be distributed apart from one of these liturgical services. Special ministers of the Eucharist and other lay persons may assist in the imposition of ashes when there is a true pastoral need. RITE OF ELECTION The Rite of Election of Catechumens and Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates will be celebrated on Sunday, February 14, at 3:00 P.M. in Saint Paul's Cathedral. This celebration is among the mandatory rites of adult initiation, as the Bishop is the one who calls these catechumens and candidates in the name of the Church to Easter sacraments. Registration forms are in the RCIA Worcester February Newsletter which you have received. Please return the forms to the Office Religious Education by Friday, February 5, 2016. LENTEN RITES FOR CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS The Scrutinies are to be celebrated for the elect who will be initiated at the Easter Vigil. These rites are celebrated on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays of Lent respectively using the readings from Cycle A. Presentations of the Creed and the Lord's Prayer take place during the 3rd and 5th weeks of Lent. The celebration of the Optional Rites for Holy Saturday morning are also encouraged. For detailed information on these rites refer to Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, paragraphs 157 through 205 and also to our diocesan guidelines, Journey in Faith, paragraphs 40 through 43.
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