Our Lady of Mount Carmel Building a sense of community through Gospel values Second Sunday of Advent December 8th, 2013 MASS SCHEDULE Daily Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM Saturday Vigil: 3:00PM & 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 PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday: 8:00 AM to 3:00 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 Rev. Roger Bonneau, 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 VanCampen Music Director dvancampen@olmc-osprey.org Donna Pierson Pastoral Assistant dpierson@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 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - December 8, 2013 Dear Friends, We are ready to light the second candle of the Advent season. The room gets a little lighter as we hear the story of St. John the Baptist calling the people to purify themselves for the great event to come. St. John is as authentic a messenger as any of the Old Testament Prophets. His appearance is in direct contrast to the popular culture of the Pharisees and the Sadducees whom he chides for their distracted lives and closed hearts. He calls the world to Prepare the way of the Lord. Make straight his path. He invites each of us to clear away all the obstacles in our lives and hearts that prevent the coming of the Lord into our homes this year. Our preparations begin in the spirit of St. John, by owning up to our sinfulness and standing in line in the spirit with those at the time of St. John. They waited to be cleansed of their sins by washing in the Jordan. We wait to be absolved of our sins through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Their forgiveness was temporary, only anticipating with St. John, the event to come. Ours is permanent, given through the events that have come to pass: The birth, death and resurrection of Christ. Christ has given us a very wonderful and personal way to meet him in reconciliation. The risen Christ, invisible to our mortal eyes becomes visible to us through the compassion of the ordained priest, who is called, through the rite of reconciliation, to assures us of God s unrelenting love, understanding and forgiveness. Today, just as then, the comfortable and popular culture moves away from such a radical response as reconciliation. Individualism and self-justification triumph in a secular society. The observance of Advent has been lost in the commercial anticipation of a secular winter holiday. Our traditional Christmas values and cheers are being replaced, not with hope and reconciliation but with self-indulgence, noisy parties and aspirations for material prosperity. The world is no longer a place where the Infant Christ, the Nativity and the Magi are sacred signs. Christians have to find Advent and Christmas, not in the streets, but in our homes and churches. We also have to pick up the cry of St. John the Baptist, proclaiming the gospel to our world which has forgotten or never heard the song of the Angels or seen the light of the Christmas crib. We can cast a true light on this season by our examples of Christian living, beginning with the purification of our lives and the removal of obstacles to the grace of Christmas. On Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM our community is gathering for the celebration of Reconciliation. It is a wonderful demonstration of solidarity, Christian humility and faith. I hope to see you there. Blessings, Father Fred
LOOKING AHEAD WITH FAITH AND PRAYER Our Lady of Mt. Carmel December 8, 2013 MASS INTENTIONS 12-09 8:00 AM Stephen Henderson 12-10 8:00 AM Bernard MacDonald 12-11 8:00 AM The People of the Parish 12-12 8:00 AM The People of the Parish 12-13 8:00 AM Maureen Dunn 12-14 8:00 AM Fred Munn 3:00 PM John Robert MacKenzie 4:30 PM The People of the Parish 12-15 7:30 AM Hazel Ritz Karen Goldstein 9:00 AM Martin Canty John Robert MacKenzie 10:30 AM Simon O Mahony Theresa Fontaine STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE November 30th and December 1st, 2013 Offertory: $9160.90 Prior Year Offertory: $8,658.16 CFA Goal 2013: $154,000.00 CFA Pledge: $233,633.92 CFA Collected: $222,183.44 Parish Pay is available at our website; www.olmc-osprey.org.or Business Manager Monday through Thursday, between 8:00AM - 3:00PM and Friday between 8:00AM 12:00PM for assistance. The second collection on Saturday December 14th and Sunday December 15th is for the Capital Reserve. The Statue of Mary Candles will burn this week in memory of Dr. Frank W. Pruist PARISH CALENDAR 12-09 Mon 7:40 AM Rosary in Church 8:00 AM Mass - Fr. Niles 9:00 AM RCIA/ReMembering 6:00 PM RCIA/ReMembering 12-10 Tues 7:40 AM Rosary in Church 8:00 AM Mass - Fr. Fred 8:30 AM Rosary in the chapel 7:00 PM Advent Penance Service 12-11 Wed 7:40 AM Rosary in Church 8:00 AM Mass - Fr. Niles 9:00 AM Spiritual Journey Through Advent Led by Fr. Roger 6:00 PM Music Practice 12-12 Thurs 7:40 AM Rosary in Church 8:00 AM Mass - Fr. Fred 9:00 AM Christian Meditation 10:00 AM Spanish Class 12:30 PM Bridge 12-13 Fri 7:40 AM Rosary in Church 8:00 AM Mass - Fr. Niles 9:00 AM Scripture Sharing 9:00 AM First Friday Adoration 9:00 AM Pilgrim's Way Led by Fr. Fred 12-14 Sat 8:00 AM Mass - Fr. Fred 2:00 PM Confession 3:00 PM Mass - Fr. Niles 4:30 PM Mass - Fr. Fred 12-15 Sun 7:30 AM Mass - Fr. Bill 9:00 AM Mass - Fr. Roger 10:30 AM Mass - Fr. Roger The tradition of OLMC s Book of Remembrance continues today. Please visit the Reception Desk to add your loved one s name to our book. In addition to the Book of Remembrance, OLMC offers Mass Intentions for living and deceased, the Prayer Line, Heart Box and Reception Prayer Ministry. We would be happy to pray for you.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - December 8, 2013 Magnets will be available for sale in the Church lobby before and after Mass December 1st through December 23rd. LIVING OUR FAITH THE GIVING TREE Do Do not not ne- neglect to to do do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 GUADALUPE CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF IMMOKALEE Toy Collection for Christmas Jesus said, Let the the little little chil- children come come to me, to me, and and do not do hinder not hinder them, them, for the for king- the kingdom of heaven of belongs heaven belongs to such to as such these. as Matt these. 19 :14 Matt 19 :14 Such a simple act. Such a joyous result. Take a tag. Return an unwrapped gift. Place it under the tree by December 15th. PRICELESS!
LIVING OUR FAITH Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - December 8, 2013 As we welcome back our snowbirds, we adjust our schedule to meet our expanded parish family. The Winter Season begins December 7th, and the schedule is as follows: Saturday Confession: 2:00-2:30 PM Saturday Masses: 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Advent Penance Service December 10th 7:00 PM Office Closed December 24th December 25th Our Ladies Club Annual Christmas Luncheon. Don t miss out on this one! Café Baci is hosting the luncheon this year. The sign up sheet is at the front desk along with a copy of the menu. Save the Date! Thursday, December 12th., high noon. Help celebrate the holidays with great friends and great food.
FAITH FORMATION DECEMBER 8, 2013 BLESSINGS & PEACE ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE Our Advent Penance Service will be held on Tuesday, December 10th, at 7:00 PM. Please mark your calendars to attend. OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ADVENT WREATH As you make plans for the holidays, those plans should include items that are spiritual, practical, personal and charitable. Make reconciliation part of your spiritual plans. All of our priests will be available that evening. TWITTER @PONTIFEX The Pope Tweets.. 11/18/2013-18 Nov Confessing our sins may be difficult for us, but it brings us peace. We are sinners, and we need God s forgiveness.