Our Lady of Mount Carmel Building a sense of community through Gospel values Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 8, 2013 MASS SCHEDULE Daily Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM All Holy Days: 8:00 AM & 5:30 PM CONFESSION Saturday 2:00-2:30 PM December through April Saturday 3:00-4:30 PM May through November PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM PASTORAL MINISTRY TEAM Rev. Frederick J. Tillotson, O. Carm. Pastor Rev. Niles Gillen, O. Carm. Assisting Priest Rev. William O Malley, O. Carm. Assisting Priest Deacon Thomas Grant Pastoral Associate Fr. Fred Tillotson Pastor: ftillotson@olmc-osprey.org Nina Liwski Pastoral Associate of Lifelong Faith Formation: nliwski@olmc-osprey.org Linda Jefferson Business Manager: ljefferson@olmc-osprey.org David Langevin Director of Music: dlangevin@olmc-osprey.org Donna Pierson Pastoral Assistant dpierson@olmc-osprey.org Website: www.olmc-osprey.org A Catholic parish community served by the Carmelite Order P.O. Box 1097, 425 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, Florida 34229 Phone: 941-966-0807 Fax: 941-966-3909 Website: www.olmc-osprey.org
LIVING OUR FAITH Sunday s address of Pope Francis to a world in crisis. Today, dear brothers and sisters, I wish to add my voice to the cry which rises up with increasing anguish from every part of the world, from every people, from the heart of each person, from the one great family which is humanity: it is the cry for peace! It is a cry which declares with force: we want a peaceful world, we want to be men and women of peace, and we want in our society, torn apart by divisions and conflict, that peace break out! War never again! Never again war! Peace is a precious gift, which must be promoted and protected. There are so many conflicts in this world which cause me great suffering and worry, but in these days my heart is deeply wounded in particular by what is happening in Syria and anguished by the dramatic developments which are looming. I appeal strongly for peace, an appeal which arises from the deep within me. How much suffering, how much devastation, how much pain has the use of arms carried in its wake in that martyred country, especially among civilians and the unarmed! I think of many children who will not see the light of the future! With utmost firmness I condemn the use of chemical weapons: I tell you that those terrible images from recent days are burned into my mind and heart. There is a judgment of God and of history upon our actions which is inescapable! Never has the use of violence brought peace in its wake. War begets war, violence begets violence. With all my strength, I ask each party in this conflict to listen to the voice of their own conscience, not to close themselves in solely on their own interests, but rather to look at each other as brothers and decisively and courageously to follow the path of encounter and negotiation, and so overcome blind conflict. With similar vigor I exhort the international community to make every effort to promote clear proposals for peace in that country without further delay, a peace based on dialogue and negotiation, for the good of the entire Syrian people. May no effort be spared in guaranteeing humanitarian assistance to those wounded by this terrible conflict, in particular those forced to flee and the many refugees in nearby countries. May humanitarian workers, charged with the task of alleviating the sufferings of these people, be granted access so as to provide the necessary aid. What can we do to make peace in the world? As Pope John said, it pertains to each individual to establish new relationships in human society under the mastery and guidance of justice and love. All men and women of good will are bound by the task of pursuing peace. I make a forceful and urgent call to the entire Catholic Church, and also to every Christian of other confessions, as well as to followers of every religion and to those brothers and sisters who do not believe: peace is a good which overcomes every barrier, because it belongs to all of humanity! I repeat forcefully: it is neither a culture of confrontation nor a culture of conflict which builds harmony within and between peoples, but rather a culture of encounter and a culture of dialogue; this is the only way to peace. May the plea for peace rise up and touch the heart of everyone so that they may lay down their weapons and let themselves be led by the desire for peace. The Statue of Mary Candles will burn this week in memory of Jonna Jimeneg TWITTER @PONTIFEX The Pope Tweets.. 8/27/2013 - Let us allow Jesus into our lives, and leave behind our selfishness, indifference and closed attitudes to others.
LOOKING AHEAD WITH FAITH AND PRAYER MASS INTENTIONS 09-09 8:00 AM FRANK W. PRUST DONALD GLADIS 09-10 8:00 AM JOHN JOSEPH STEINER 09-11 8:00 AM LOTTE APPEL TIM, CHRISTOPHER, CLARA, & PATRICK DOWNEY 09-12 8:00 AM RUSS BUCCI 09-13 8:00 AM THOMAS COLLINS MARY ZUZICH 09-14 8:00 AM ROBERT KEITH 4:30 PM MR & MRS ED RILEY MARIA CARDENIO 09-15 7:30 AM MARKEY RINGWOOD 9:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 10:30 AM VINCENT SOSCIA SANDY SCHELLER STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE AUGUST 31 & SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 Offertory: $6,552.91 Prior Year Offertory: $8,354.92 CFA Goal 2012: $154,000.00 CFA Pledge: $223,683.05 CFA Collected: $206,082.97 Parish Pay is available at our website; www.olmc-osprey.org. or Business Manager, Monday through Thursday, between 8:00AM - 2:00PM and Friday between 8:00AM 12:00PM for assistance. A SPOTLIGHT ON OUR ADVERTISERS!! We ask that you consider patronizing them. Their willingness and support by advertising, allows this bulletin to come cost-free. DEMASI DIGESTIVE HEALTH 941-584-6272 PARISH CALENDAR 09-09 Mon 7:30 AM Rosary 8:00 AM Mass - Fr. Niles 09-10 Tues 8:00 AM Mass - Fr. Fred 8:30 AM Rosary 9:00 AM RCIA/ReMembering 09-11 Wed 7:30 AM Rosary 8:00 AM Mass - Fr. Niles 9:00 AM Praise & Prayer 4:15 PM Couples Bible Sharing 09-12 Thurs 7:30 AM Rosary 8:00 AM Mass - Fr. Fred 9:00 AM Christian Meditation 10:00 AM Spanish Class 12:30 PM Bridge 09-13 Fri 7:30 AM Rosary 8:00 AM Mass - Fr. Niles 9:00 AM Scripture Sharing 09-14 Sat 8:00 AM Mass - Fr. Fred 3:30 PM Confession 4:30 PM Mass - Fr. Niles 09-15 Sun 7:30 AM Mass - Fr. Bill 9:00 AM Mass - Fr. Roger 10:30 AM Mass - Fr. Fred If you would like to have an announcement or article published in the bulletin please submit your request to Donna Pierson at dpierson@olmc-osprey.org. At least two weeks advance submission is appreciated. The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in memory of Dr. Frank W. Prust
LIVING OUR FAITH OUR LADIES CLUB SEPT. 17TH AT 12:00 PM Ladies come and join us in Café Carmel for lunch and the Ladies Club meeting. It s time to renew old friendships and make new ones. This is a brown bag lunch and we will supply beverages and desserts. Please sign up at the reception desk. TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME! Join us for our next game on Monday, Sept. 23rd when the Rays play the Orioles. The bus will be leaving at 1:00PM for a 3:10PM game. The tickets are $45.00 and include the ticket, bus, and a food voucher. Sign up at the desk or call Bill King at 480-1018. SAVE THE DATE A Flu shot clinic will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Saturday, October 26th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Make sure to mark the date on your calendar. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY October 11, 2013 at 8:30AM. Everyone is welcome! Please join us and get started on a shawl! These beautiful shawls are easy to make and greatly appreciated by the receiver. Work on them at home and at your own pace. If you have not yet participated in our Shawl Ministry please come and find out more about this beautiful and rewarding program. If you know someone who is ill, homebound, having surgery, in a nursing home or assisted living, has lost a loved one recently, or anyone who could use a warm loving embrace, please let us know. Questions? Call Tina O Leary 966-1826. Our mission is to provide, hope, comfort, joy and healing to those who most need a reminder of God s love for them through the work of our hands and the prayers in our hearts. SAVE THE DATE The Sugar Bowl Show of Shows, October 27th at 2:00PM at the Venice Community Center. Proceeds will benefit the Sugar Bowl Fund to help local families that suffer an economic hardship. The show is sponsored by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc., and the five Knights of Columbus Councils in Venice, Englewood, North Port and Grove City. The show will feature Brian Gurl in "A Century of Piano Entertainment." Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 496-8181, or emailing kofc7052@aol.com.
LIVING OUR FAITH OUR LADY MARY Please visit Our Lady see what a beautiful job Valerie Hill, Claudia Dearborn and Ruth Kolarsick did enhancing her new home. We have ordered a small name plate to be placed at Mary s feet in grateful remembrance of Mary Zuzich and all that she did for our parish community. MEMORIAL GARDEN Have you been out to the Memorial Garden lately? Everything is in bloom. It is a lovely and quiet place to sit and reflect. Thanks to Ruth Kolarsick for all of her hard work and loving care that she has put into the garden to make it a welcoming and beautiful asset to our parish grounds. FRIDAY SCRIPTURE SHARING GROUP You are invited to join a group whose weekly goal is to personally prepare to receive and understand the Word of God proclaimed at the Liturgy by studying the readings for the upcoming weekend. We meet at 9:00 AM Friday s and everyone is welcome. Seated are: Claudia Dearborn, George Gaviria, and Mary Strauss. Standing are: Dick Lyons, Valerie Hill, and Pat Harris.
LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION To register, stop by the Of ice of Faith Formation during of ice hours, Monday Thursday or call for an appointment to meet after hours or on the weekend. Conversion Foundations of Christianity With Fr. Michael Himes Tuesdays: September 17 & 24 9:00 to 11:00 & 6:00 8:00 Ul mately we are a people on a pilgrimage and Fr. Himes will help inspire us for the journey. His four week video session will be offered on Conversion, Faith, Hope and Love OLMC MINISTRIES Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Mike Iacampo 941-966-8887 Altar Servers Dick Clark 941-966-0766 Arimatheans Mary Strauss 941-445-4161 Bridge Jackie Letourneau 941-918-9136 Childrens Liturgy of the Word Nina Liwski 941-966-0807 Choir & Cantors David Langevin 941-966-0807 Coffee/Donuts Elaine Vozzella 941-966-0807 Collections Ministry Mary Kella 941-918-1972 Couples Bible Sharing Jo Kilgallon 941-966-0504 Enviornmental Ministry Valerie Hill 941-918-4505 Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion Tom & Pat Grant 941-966-0807 Friday Scripture Sharing Pat Harris 941-966-4640 Funeral Liturgy Planning Artus Boyd 941-918-0572 Greeters/Ushers Bruce Crisman 941-485-4655 Homebound Donna Ludwig 941-484-9236 Lorraine Meyer 407-580-5448 Lectors Gigi Morrell 941-485-8979 Library Tom Hogenkamp 941-918-8695 Life Long Faith Formation & RCIA Nina Liwski 941-966-0807 Our Lady of Guadelupe Social Services Jo Kilgallon 941-966-0504 Lady s Club Celeste Iacampo 941-966-8887 Parish Pantry Bill Kella 941-918-1972 Pastoral Council Doris Brodeur 941-923-0282 Peace & Justice Jo Kilgallon 941-966-0504 Praise & Prayer Fran Marshall 941-966-7251 Prayer Chain Marilyn Adderley 941-485-2937 Prayer Shawl Tina O Leary 941-966-1826 Respect Life Janine Marrone 941-497-4917 Sacramental Preparation Nina Liwski 941-966-0807 Sacristan Ruth Kolarsick 941-966-7305 Spanish Class George Gavaria 941-918-8938