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Our Lady of Mount Carmel St. Ann Parish www.mtcarmel.ws Worcester, MA LORD S DAY MASSES Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00, 10:00, and 11:30 a.m. DAILY MASS Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. HOLYDAY MASSES Vigil: 7:00 p.m. Holyday: 7:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday at 3:30-4:15 p.m. or by private appointment. PASTORAL STAFF Msgr. F. Stephen Pedone, Pastor Most Rev. George E. Rueger, in residence Assisting Priests: Rev. James S. Mazzone & Rev. Jesus Martinez Deacon Gerry Montiverdi, Part-time Liturgical Assistant. PARISH OFFICES AND STAFF Mailing Address: 28 Mulberry St., Worcester, MA 01605 Street Address: 24 Mulberry St., Worcester, MA 01605 Telephone: 508-797-4546 Office Hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Lisa Fenuccio, Administrative Assistant Email: lisaolmc@gmail.com Phyllis Lynch, Secretary Mr. Francis Heffron, Head Custodian Mr. Glenn MacGregor, Part-time Custodian Mr. Walter Borek, Part-time Church Caretaker SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents and Godparents must attend the Baptismal instruction session before the Baptism is celebrated. These sessions take place on the First Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Community baptisms are celebrated on the third Sunday of every month after the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Private baptisms may also be arranged by calling the parish office. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY To prepare for this lifelong commitment, couples must begin marriage preparation twelve months before the proposed wedding date, according to the diocesan policy. FAITH FORMATION The Religious Education Program offers instruction to children and young people from Grade One through the high school years. Children are prepared for the reception of First Reconciliation and then First Holy Communion and young people for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation in high school, including those who attend Catholic schools. Rel. Ed. Office: 508-791-6139. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) This process of sharing faith stories and studying the Bible and the teachings of the Church is open to anyone who is in need of receiving any one or all of the Sacraments of Initiation. -Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation or to anyone who wishes to enter into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. FAITH FORMATION TEAM Mrs. Joan D Argenis D.R.E./Youth Director Maria Sciannameo RCIA Director LITURGICAL MUSIC MINISTRY Mr. Scott Olson, Organist Mr. Josef Konkol, Director of Music Mr. Michael Garceau, Organist/Wedding Ministry KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Council meets on the third Thursday of every month. The Council is committed to assisting the pastor in various liturgical celebrations and parochial and diocesan fundraisers and to pursing its own charitable endeavors. ORGANIZATIONS Guild of Our Lady of Sorrows Beato Angelo D Acri Society The Gene J. DeFeudis Italian Cultural Center Mt. Carmel Golden Years Club Mt. Carmel Circle of Friends PRO-LIFE CONTACTS Pro-Life Office, Mrs. Allison LeDoux: 508-929-4311 Respect Life Parish Respresentative: Louise Faiola: 508-756-1150 Visitation House: 508-798-0762 Problem Pregnancy: 888-310-7217 ILLNESS Arrangements can be made to have Holy Communion brought 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 notify the parish office with the necessary information. PARISH REGISTRATION To become a registered member of the parish, please call the office. One of the secretaries will gladly assist anyone and complete the registration over the phone or through the website. REPORTING THE ABUSE OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE To report the abuse of a child or a teenager, please contact Mrs. Frances Nugent, Director of the Diocesan Office of Healing and Prevention at 508-791-7171. You may also call Gloria Caprioli, our parish coordinator for prevention and education, at 508-344- 7718. Lastly, you may call Msgr. F. Pedone at 774-243-1154.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL - ST. ANN PARISH MARCH 23, 2014 WEEKEND COLLECTION 3/15/2014 & 3/16/2014 4:30 PM Mass $1,346.00 8:00 AM Mass $1,031.00 10:00 AM Mass $1,397.00 11:30 AM Mass $1,413.00 Shared envelopes $345.00 Total Mass Collections $5,532.00 Special Collections: Stewardship Appeal $4,407.00 Weekend Envelopes mailed in $1,122.00 Children s Envelopes $8.00 Catholic Free Press $30.00 Initial Offering $27.00 Fuel $664.00 Church in Latin America $10.00 Catholic Relief Services $10.00 Churches in Central/Eastern Europe $5.00 Easter $30.00 Easter Flowers $80.00 Holy Land/Good Friday $10.00 Capital Campaign $640.00 Candle Offering $166.00 Total $7,209.00 Restricted Funds $705.00 Unrestricted Funds $12,036.00 Total $12,741.00 The Finance Committee has determined that we need to collect $9,400 each week to meet our current expenses. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Because Lent is a holy season of penance, opportunities to go to confession will be expanded. Confessions will be heard on Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:15 pm and Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, and by appointment by calling the parish center at 508-797-4546. PARTNERS IN CHARITY Today is In-Pew Sunday for the Annual Partners in Charity Appeal in our parish. During the Mass we will have an opportunity to make a pledged gift to this vital annual appeal, a life-line of hope for thousands throughout our diocesan family. Your gift, which enables us to bless many people in Worcester County will make a major difference in the lives of many who look to us for hope. Please pray to Blessed Pope John XXIII & Blessed Pope John Paul II, the patrons of our appeal, that we may be inspired by their special love for the Eucharist. PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CONTACT INFORMATION Msgr. F. Stephen Pedone fpedone@charter.net John Conte, Chair john.conte@verizon.net Cheryl Berthiaume cherylbert23@gmail.com Amoret Zamarro-Beiter azb317@yahoo.com Albert Cecchini acecchin@concentric.net Mateo Fiore LENTEN RULES OF FAST AND ABSTINENCE 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 can 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 practices. JUST A REMINDER Beato Angelo d'acri Women's Club meetings will resume starting Monday, April 7, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the American Legion Post 201, 326 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01604. STEWARDSHIP APPEAL The results of our appeal continue to be encouraging. To date, three hundred and forty six (346) families/ households have responded. Three hundred and five (305) families responded with weekly increases totaling $2,605.75. Average per family weekly increase is $8.54. Forty-one (41) families decided not to increase their weekly donation. Many thanks to all who participated to this appeal in support of our parish! We are truly grateful for your continuing generosity!! Deacon Gerald Montiverdi montigsr@verizon.net Maria Sciannemeo maria.sciannameo@yahoo.com David Soares dasoares8@charter.net

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 23, 2014 Saturday, March 22, 2014 4:30 p.m. Isaac Preko (12th Anniversary) by Mom, Sister and Family Sunday, March 23, 2014 8:00 a.m. Mario A. Chilorio (Birthday Remem brance) by Wife Mary and Family 10:00 a.m. Angelina Aepeonni and Giuseppe Gazzillo by Son Pietro and Family 11:30 a.m. Barbara Losapio (6th Anniversary) by Family Joseph Catino (First Anniversary) by Wife and Daughters William C. Scaglioni (10th Anniversary) by son Michael Monday, March 24, 2014 7:00 a.m. Protection of Blessed Virgin and the People of the Ukraine and Russia Tuesday, March 25, 2014 7:00 a.m. Thank you for Special Intentions to Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday, March 26, 2014 7:00 a.m. Thank you for Special Intentions to Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday, March 27, 2014 7:00 a.m. Thank you for Special Intentions to Blessed Virgin Mary Friday, March 28, 2014 7:00 a.m. The Sick of the Parish Saturday, March 29, 2014 4:30 p.m. Nicola Maria and Nino Viapiano by Gino Sunday, March 30, 2014 8:00 a.m. Mary Consiglio by Richard Garbis 10:00 a.m. Addolorata Smara by Mr. and Mrs. Giuseppe D Andrea Feola Vincenzo by Family 11:30 a.m. Lynsey Rose Cooney (18th Anniversary) by Mom and Dad and Cesane (60th Anniversary) and Rosa (20th Anniversary) DiRoberto by Family Mary Cuc Duong, Jacob Ninh and Jacob Thanh by Daughter Please pray for the sick of our parish: Carolyn Simko, Anna Perro, Francis Caffone, Priscilla Pavone, Susan Stomski, James Dionne, Donna Grasseschi, Madeline Arn, Lena Sbrogna, Gerry Demaria, Michael Crossen, Vinnie Gianfredo, Rose Giaquinto, Lori Blackwell and Carmella Szklarz. May the Lord give them strength, courage and healing. THIS WEEK OUR SANCTUARY LAMPS ARE DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF: Joseph and Catherine Riggieri by daughter Dolores Riggieri CORRECTION Last week the sanctuary lamp was dedicated to the memory of Ann Capurso Ferdella. Her full name was not included in the bulletin. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Eucharistic Adoration Friday s during Lent 12-3 PM. If you are interested please email me at joan_dargenis@yahoo.com or call the office at 508-791-6139. Stop in and spend sometime with Jesus in a quiet atmosphere. We all need moments of peace. "Could you not watch one hour with Me?" Jesus waits for us in the Blessed Sacrament. He waits for our little Acts of faith, adoration, love, thanksgiving, repentance, reparation and charity that we can offer Him as we contemplate -- His Divine Majesty -- in the Blessed Sacrament. We are looking for volunteers to sit and for one hour on Friday s during Lent. If you can devote one hour of your time on any or every Friday during Lent, please let me know. 14TH ANNUAL DIOCESAN CATHOLIC MEN S CONFERENCE All men are invited to this important annual Conference, scheduled for Worcester s DCU Center, on Saturday, April 5th. Hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: New England Patriots vet Kevin Reilly, Catholic biblical writer Steve Ray, popular theologian Christopher West, Sirius radio host Gus Lloyd, and Relevant Radio s Father Frank Rocky Hoffman. Bishop McManus will offer Mass. Priests will hear confessions. For a Conference brochure, further information or registration, call 508-929-4345. Visit our website www.firstmensconf.org for information and ticket purchases. PLEASE REMEMBER OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL-ST. ANN PARISH IN YOUR WILLS, BEQUESTS, YOUR ESTATE PLANNING AND UP- ON THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE. MANY THANKS!

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL - ST. ANN PARISH MARCH 23, 2014 OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ST. ANN GOLDEN YEARS CLUB PROGRAM FOR THE MONTH OF March 2014 March 25, 2014 10:30 A.M. Guest Speaker Barbara Lucci from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 12:00 NOON Lunch Followed by Social. Charitable Program for the month of March - Food Drive for the Food Bank. Deadline for accepting food donations is March 25 th. May 13 th Annual Memorial Mass and Dinner. LENT~SCRUTINIES & RCIA Lent is a period reflection, repentance and renewal in preparation for the celebration of the Pascal Mystery (Easter). This is a period of more intense spiritual preparation, consisting of a more interior reflection and is intended to purify our minds and hearts. Our RCIA catechumen and candidate will be entering this period in a special way as well. They have been receiving catechetical instruction since October and are now entering this period of purification and enlightenment. This period is intended to purify their hearts and minds with a deeper knowledge of Christ the Savior, as we all are called to do during the season of Lent. On the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent, our parish will be celebrating certain rites a series of Scrutinies. The celebration of these rites brings about the process of purification and enlightenment and extends it over the course of the entire Lenten season. The Scrutinies are meant to uncover, then heal all that is weak, defective, or sinful in the hearts of the elect; to bring out, then strengthen all that is upright, strong and good. During this season, all of us are called to take part and scrutinize our own lives--to allow God to seek, uncover and then heal all that is weak and separates us from Him. Our Triune God then will bring out and strengthen all that is good in us. We invite you to take part in and support our catechumen, Natalie Schinco and our candidate, Jarisca Vargas in the celebration of the scrutinies during the 11:30 am Mass and continue to pray for them and each other during this Lenten season. SAVE THE DATE Mount Carmel-St. Ann parishioners are invited to the Diocese of Worcester's Annual Mass for Life on Tuesday, March 25 (Feast of the Annunciation) 10:00 a.m., St. Paul s Cathedral, 19 Chatham Street, Worcester. Plan now to join Bishop McManus and students from our Catholic Schools in this beautiful celebration of life! If you need transportation to this event please contact Louise at 508-756-1150. Reconciliation of the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. led by Most Reverend Robert J. McManus D.D., S.T.S., 475 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01609. If you need transportation to this event please contact Louise at 508-756-1150. STEWARDSHIP NOTE FOR THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again. (John 4:13) Jesus reminds us that material things, even something as basic as water, can never satisfy us for long. When we build our lives around material possessions we always want more. True satisfaction only comes when we follow Jesus.

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 23, 2014 LENTEN PROGRAMS Stations of the Cross every Friday evening starting March 7 - April 11-6:30 p.m. Join us as we walk in the Footsteps of Christ on his Road to Calvary. EASTER EGG HUNT AND PLAY Saturday, April 12, 11:00 a.m. Donations of chocolate eggs are needed and appreciated. Please contact Joan D Argenis at joan_dargenis@yahoo.com or 508-797-4546. FRIDAY LENTEN PRESCHOOL This special program is open to all pre-school children ages 3-5 years old. The children will learn about the importance of Jesus and the Lenten Season through crafts, music, stories, and other activities. 10 a.m. 12 p.m., Friday, March 21st, 28th, and Friday, April 11th All children ages 3-5 are welcome. Wednesday, March 26th Stations of the Cross for Children 4:00 p.m. Jesus died in Jerusalem. Jesus walked from the court yard to Calvary Hill carrying His cross. Calvary is where He was crucified. Join us as we journey the path of Jesus to Calvary, explained especially for children. NEW YORK DAY TRIP March 29, 2014 Cost - $115.00 Roundtrip deluxe motor coach to New York City and Ticket to Radio City Heart and Lights starring the Rockettes. Leaving plenty of time for shopping, Bus leaves from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Saturday, March 29 6:00 a.m. returns 10:00 p.m. Bus for shopping only - $50.00 - No Show HEART AND LIGHTS is a new show coming to Radio City Music Hall in March 2014 starring the Rockettes and celebrating the greatest city in the world. The passion New Yorkers have for their city comes to life onstage in this 90-minute spectacular. The show follows the adventures of two cousins as they race uptown and downtown while trying to uncover the secrets of their grandmother's past and of New York itself. HEART AND LIGHTS features state-of-the-art technology, 3D special effects, and elaborate animatronics that bring the city to the stage, while an unforgettable soundtrack of original music and pop favorites set the energy for fantastic new choreography and incredible Rockettes dance numbers. To reserve your space send check to the Italian American Cultural Center, 28 Mulberry St., Worcester, Ma 01605, Att: Joan D Argenis. For questions or more information email Joan at joan_dargenis@yahoo.com THE GENE J. DEFEUDIS ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE DINNER SHOW AND CABARET May 10, 2014 My Husband s Wild Desires (Almost Drove Me Mad!)We will leave the center at 1:00 p.m. It will be a full day. We should arrive in Newport around 3:30 p.m. You will be given an ocean view tour and then have two hours to shop. Dinner will be at 6:15 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. followed by a cabaret show. The bus will leave Newport at 10:30 p.m. Cost is $65.00 that includes coach bus transportation, dinner, show and cabaret. For tickets or more information call Joan at 508-791-6139 or email joan_dargenis@yahoo.com Tickets for Flash Dance at the Providence Performing Art center are available for March 30-6:30 p.m. show. Cost - $30.00. Price does not include transportation.

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 23, 2014 TAKE FIVE FOR FAITH Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow a day at a time. SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT; FIRST SCRUTINY OF THE ELECT It s a time for revealing In many places of worship today those preparing to be baptized, confirmed, and receive their first Eucharist this Easter will participate in something called a scrutiny. In the church s liturgy this rite is formally known as a minor exorcism, but don t let that scare you. The scrutinies, the ritual says, are meant to uncover, then heal all that is weak, defective, or sinful in the hearts of the elect; to bring out, then strengthen all that is upright, strong, and good. If you are in church today, you will be part of that strengthening, but you also might be reminded of some parts of your own life in need of scrutiny and healing. Lent is the perfect time to do that. TODAY S READINGS: Exodus 17:3-7; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8; John 4:5-42 (28). He told me everything I have done. MONDAY, MARCH 24 LENTEN WEEKDAY Not your way but God s Often when people pray they ask for something to turn out a certain way. The key to prayer, however, lies not in getting what you want but in putting things in God s hands. God is not a vending machine of divine favors: prayer in, end-of-problem out. Thy not my will be done, says the most famous prayer of all. God will respond to your prayers, but in God s way and according to God s limitless wisdom. Have faith: The outcome will be the best for all involved. You only have to listen for it. TODAY S READINGS: 2 Kings 5:1-15b; Luke 4:24-30 (237). Go and wash seven times in the Jordan... and you will be clean. TUESDAY, MARCH 25 SOLEMNITY OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD Art imitates life The Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she would be the mother of Jesus, has been a popular theme in Christian art through the centuries. Depictions go back to the earliest catacombs in Rome, and many great artists through the ages have taken up the theme. Rays of light falling on Mary, typically through a window, are a frequent metaphor for her virginal conception of Jesus. Every age expresses the miraculous story in its own way. Spend some time with the image in your mind and find a way to express its essential truth: that God is with you. TODAY S READINGS: Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10; Hebrews 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38 (545). Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 LENTEN WEEKDAY School is in session In his sixth-century Rule, Saint Benedict, one of the founders of monasticism, described a monastery to be a school of the Lord s service. Now, schools are not everyone s favorite places. In the best sense of the term, however, a school is a good place to learn, and the Catholic Christian tradition offers a number of them. The liturgy, for example, is a school for prayer think of all the different kinds of prayer in the Mass and also for life: You learn to make yourself a living sacrifice in communion with Jesus. Scripture, the saints, and the church s moral teachings also offer learning opportunities to explore. It s time to get up and go to school! TODAY S READINGS: Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; Matthew 5:17-19 (239). Hear the statutes and decrees which I am teaching you to observe. THURSDAY, MARCH 27 LENTEN WEEKDAY Heal the breach If you spend any significant time working or volunteering in a church community, you are likely to encounter conflicts and divisions. Churches may be divinely inspired, but they are run by all-too-human men and women, which means they are vulnerable to misunderstandings and division. Nothing is more distressing than a community divided. If you find your faith community in a time of crisis, be a reconciling spirit. Forgiveness and reconciliation take a little work it is so much easier to disagree! but they are well worth the effort. TODAY S READINGS: Jeremiah 7:23-28; Luke 11:14-23 (240). Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste and house will fall against house. FRIDAY, MARCH 28 LENTEN WEEKDAY; DAY OF ABSTINENCE Make an act of reparation On Lenten Fridays you might downplay the penitential nature of abstinence. That is because your no isn t entirely a negative value: It creates a place to fill with positives like spiritual reading, contemplation, and empathy. It would be unwise, though, to dismiss the penitential dimension of this act. There s plenty of sin in the world and in people. Jesus takes it away, but we re still the culprits. To do penance for sin, to share one pang of the suffering it causes, is a vital part of Christian tradition. Consider today s abstinence a full-body prayer asking for God s mercy on the sorrowing world. TODAY S READINGS: Hosea 14:2-10; Mark 12:28-34 (241). Return to the Lord. Say to him, Forgive all iniquity, and receive what is good. SATURDAY, MARCH 29 LENTEN WEEKDAY Good for others, good for yourself You may think of Lent as a time of penance and often assume that penance means doing something special out of love of God and for the good of others. Penance, however, is also an act of conversion, a turning around to a new direction, paying attention and seeing what you have been blind to. A bit of humility may be valuable in this conversion. Instead of I am not like other men, you might say, Welcome to the human race. You are not a special case and go home right with God. TODAY S READINGS: Hosea 6:1-6; Luke 18:9-14 (242). Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted. 2014 by TrueQuest Communications. TakeFiveForFaith.com; 800-942-2811; mail@takefiveforfaith.com. All rights reserved. Daily email sign-up and App available online. 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