Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church 10 Saint Francis Way, Passaic, New Jersey 07055-5811 Enter to worship, leave to serve We, the Parish of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, strive to reach out to a diverse community, through worship, stewardship, and service. Pastor Fr. Brian Tomlinson OFM, Cap. Parochial Vicar Fr. Ed Henning OFM, Cap. Parish Secretary Odette Aquino Music Director & Bulletin Editor Lidia Ferreira Baptismal Classes & R.C.I.A. Director Tony Uri January 10, 2016 Mass Schedule Mon. to Fri. - 12:00PM Sat. - 7:30AM & Vigil 5:00PM Sunday - 8:30AM, 10:30AM & 2:00 PM (In Spanish) 1 st Sunday of the Month 4:30 PM (In Pilipino) Reconciliation 4:00-4:45PM on Saturdays & by appointment Devotions Adoration Tuesdays 10:30-11:45 AM Novenas to: St. Anthony on Tuesdays Mt. Carmel on Wednesdays Stations of the Cross 7:30PM - Fridays during Lent Business Manager, Fundraising, Plant Operations, Pres. P.A.B Event Coordinator Joseph Liptak Contact Us Church s Office: 973.473.0246 Fax/Phone: 973.473.3404 Visit our Website at: Www.olmcpassaic.com Email us at: mtcarmeloffice@yahoo.com Office Open Monday to Friday from 9AM to 2PM & Closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays Baptisms & Marriages By appointment. Please contact the parish office well in advance.
Page 2 Sat. January 9, 2016 - Christmas weekday 7:30AM For the Sick of our Parish 5:00PM Anne & Anthony Lipari R/B The Family Jose Crisostomo Anniversary of Death R/B The Family Sun. January 10, 2016 - The Baptism of the Lord 8:30AM For the People of the Parish 10:30AM Ilidia de Jesus Neto Happy Birthday R/B Lidia Ferreira & Family 2:00PM Mass in Spanish For the Spanish Community of our Parish Mon. January 11, 2016 - Weekday 12:00PM Rose Noto Anniversary of Death R/B Daughter Grace Tue. January 12, 2016 - Weekday 10:30AM Adoration 12:00PM Hilaria Marcelo R/B Cora Banaag Verda Washington R/B The Goodwin Family Wed. January 13, 2016 - Weekday 12:00PM Margaret Jennings Thu. January 14, 2016 - Weekday 12:00PM For all the Souls in Purgatory Fri. January 15, 2016 - Weekday 12:00PM Filomeno Nunag Anniversary of Death R/B The Nunag Family Sat. January 16, 2016 - Weekday 7:30AM Very Rev. Eugune Catanzaro OSFS R/B Bob Catanzaro 5:00PM Gayle Rozembersky R/B Grace Wolfe Sun. January 17, 2016 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30AM For the People of the Parish 10:30AM Frederich Marshall R/B Dr. Josephine Jasper & Family 2:00PM Mass in Spanish If you know of any parishioner of Mt. Carmel, who is in any hospital, please contact the Friary so that we can arrange to visit them. Thank You. Don t forget to visit the office and schedule your Mass intentions for 2016. The office is open from 9AM to 2PM. Thank You. January 10, 2016 - The Baptism of the Lord Lord, bless those who have died and gone before us marked with the sign of faith. May all who sleep in Christ find in Your presence, light, happiness, and peace. May God grant them eternal rest. Amen. In Loving Memory January 2016 Host: Frank Morales R/B Regina Morales Salvatore Zingone R/B Wife, Dominica Candles: Giuseppe Dininno & Julia Pallotto R/B Andrew & Jean Pallotto Sanctuary Lamp: Granato & Arolan Families R/B Antoinette Arolan Kay Fischer R/B Antoinette Arolan Let us, in charity, take time to pray for all the sick & all those in need of God s healing power & love. Especially for: Rosemarie Trentacost, James DeLillo, Jr., Ilidia de Jesus Neto, Luis De Jesus Branco, Calvin Procope, Elizabeth Crespo, Donald Ingrassia, Erna DeIntinis, Madeline DeLotto, Vincent Costa, Jr., Mengie Ayala, Hillery Fontenot, Steven & Eva Kovach, Cheryl Doremus Hall, James Doremus, Andrew Doremus, Rose Wesner, Eddie Baudendistel, John Scangarella, Charles Orlando Jr., Rose Dininno, Donald Nunag, Brother Doug, Fr. Stan Kobel, Alicia Silvia Alvez, Gregory J. Kueken, and James Sweeting. (We ask that you contact the Rectory s office with any updates for this list. Thank you) MY FAMILY MY PARISH MY RESPONSIBILITY January 3, 2016 Please see the insert. May God bless you and your family for your generosity. Please use your church envelopes with your contributions so we can apply it to your name.
Page 3 Reflections from Fr. Brian January 10, 2016 - The Baptism of the Lord I remember a nature show that was on television sometime back. It was about a mama black bear that had given birth to two cubs. One cub died right away. Three weeks later the mother died. The remaining cub was left to fend for itself. An orphaned cub in that condition is like a walking buffet for predators. And of course the camera immediately showed a hungry-looking mountain lion. One day the orphan cub encountered a giant male black bear. The little cub cowered at the older bear s sheer mass. The larger bear peered around and seemed to realize that the mother bear wasn t anywhere to be found. He gave the little cub a friendly nudge. The camera then showed the little bear happily trailing along after the larger one. The adoption papers were signed, sealed and registered at the county seat. The camera followed along as Papa bear proceeded to show the cub how to grub for insects and how to catch fish and how to scratch his back against a tree. One day, the two bears became separated. The cub began to cry and looked frantically for his new father, but couldn t find him anywhere. The cub approached a stream where he d learned to fish and something caught his attention. He looked up to see a mountain lion ready to pounce. That same mountain lion had stalked the cub for the entire show. There was no way that mountain lion would ve gone for that cub with Papa bear around, but now. The camera zoomed in on the cub. He automatically mimicked the posture of his adopted father when threatened. He stood on his hind legs and bared his teeth. Then, in exactly the same way his new father would have done, this cub let loose a mighty growl that should have reverberated throughout the forest. But, only a tiny bear cub squeak came out. Well, you knew what was coming. This is the end for the little bear cub. But then an amazing reversal takes place. The mountain lion suddenly lowered his head and ran off in the opposite direction. The camera panned back to the proud little cub still standing on his hind legs. And then all the viewers saw what that little cub could not: a few yards behind him, at full, ferocious height, his sharp, white teeth bared in a snarl, stood Daddy bear. He may not have made a sound, but he was there. Even thought the cub couldn t see his father, his father stood guard, protecting him. The little cub had power available greater than anything he could produce on his own. His father was watching over him. My Brothers and sisters, remember your Heavenly Father is watching over you. Regardless of what fear you are facing this day, the daily anxieties of aging, the loss of job or whatever it might be turn it over to God. Let your prayer be, Daddy, I m afraid, but I know you are with me. Baptism opens us up to call God, Our Father just as Jesus taught us. He will not let us down. Thrust in Him to provide the grace we need to live our Faith in Jesus, His Son. YÜA UÜ tç
COVER SHEET Church Name: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 10 Saint Francis Way Passaic, NJ 07055-5811 Phone Number: 973 473-0246 Bulletin number: 911108 Contact Person: Lidia Ferreira - lidialbf@yahoo.com Or Joseph Liptak Date of publication: January 10, 2015 (Sunday s date) Number of pages transmitted: 4 pages Special instructions: If you need to contact us, please call, we do not check e-mails daily, but if you send an email, please use lidialbf@yahoo.com Thank you, have a great day. For Office Use Only: Approved by: Uploaded to JSP on: Emailed to Peter K. on: By: By:
Collections December 20th, 2015 Weekly Offering: 1,941.68 Second Collection: 185.00 Candles: 134.00 Spanish Mass: 149.68 Total: $ 2,410.36 December 25th, 2015 Weekly Offering: 3,252.00 Candles: 170.11 Spanish Mass: 165.00 Total: $ 3,587.11 Resort Casino Atlantic City Sponsored by The Filipino American Society Sunday, January 24, 2016 Cost: $35.00 Bonus:$25.00 The Bus will leave from the Mt. Carmel Church parking lot (free parking) at no later than 10:00AM. For reserved seating and for more Information please call: Edith Rivera 973.471.9281 Rusty Payumo 973.777.6217 Baby Nunag 973.883.6027 Philtrade 973.773.4666 December 27th, 2015 Weekly Offering: 1,597.00 Second Collection: 544.00 Candles: 98.14 Spanish Mass: 147.53 Christmas Envelopes: 176.00 Total: $ 2,562.67 January 1 & 3, 2016 Weekly Offering: 2,397.00 Second Collection: 828.00 Candles: 202.94 Spanish Mass: 216.04 Total: $ 3,643.98 If you have any questions, please contact the office at 973.473.0246. Thank you for your continued support to our parish. May God bless you and your families abundantly this new year.