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. February 5, 2017 Parish Secretary Odette Aquino Music Director & Bulletin Editor Lidia Ferreira Business Manager Joseph Liptak Baptismal Classes & R.C.I.A. Director Tony Uri Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Are you a Catholic who wishes to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation & Eucharist? Have questions? Please call or email us for more information. Mass Schedule Mon. to Fri. - 12:00 PM Sat. - 7:30 AM & Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday - 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM (en Español) 4:30 PM (In Filipino 1 st Sunday of the Month) Holy Days: 12 Noon & 7:30 PM Holidays: 9:00 AM Primer Viernes: Adoración 6PM & Santa Misa 7PM (en Español) Reconciliation 4:00-4:30 PM on Saturdays & by appointment Devotions Adoration Tuesdays 10:30 AM -11:45 AM Novenas to: St. Anthony on Tuesdays Mt. Carmel on Wednesdays Stations of the Cross 7:30 PM - Fridays during Lent 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 4PM & Closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays Baptisms & Marriages By appointment. Please contact the parish office well in advance.
Page 2 Sat. February 4, 2017 - Weekday 7:30AM Julieta Jamir Marquez 3rd Anniversary of Death R/B Christian J. Marquez & Family 5:00PM Pauline Gaeta R/B Maureen & Hillery Fontenot Josephine Disney R/B Erna De Intinis Sun. February 5, 2017 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30AM For the People of the Parish For the Capuchin Provincial Chapter 10:30AM Petrocinia Aquino R/B Rocelle Marquez 2:00PM Mass in Spanish For God s Blessings on our Parish 4:30PM Mass in Filipino Cirila Fontano R/B OLMC Filipino Association Mon. February 6, 2017 - St. Paul Miki 12:00PM Martin Kowal Happy Birthday in Heaven R/B Maryann, Charlie & John Adoracion Portugal Happy Birthday in Heaven Melaine Portugal Marquez & Family Tue. February 7, 2017 - Weekday 10:30AM Adoration: For the Capuchin Provincial Chapter 12:00 PM Rosalie Gavin R/B Antoinette Arolan Wed. February 8, 2017 - Weekday 12:00PM Mary Ann Lipari R/B Mike/Jess Lotito Thu. February 9, 2017 - Weekday 12:00PM Briccio DeGuzman Anniversary of Death R/B Mengie & Rene Ayala Fri. February 10, 2017 - St. Scholastica 12:00PM Chriselle Portugal-Marquez Happy 13th Birthday R/B Melaine Portugal Marquez & Family Guillermina Gamarra Happy Birthday in Heaven R/B Alfredo Gamarra Sat. February 11, 2017 - Weekday 7:30AM Ben Millado R/B Fe Lim 5:00PM Manuel Jose Ferreira Gorra Happy Birthday R/B Vergilio Ferreira & Family Sun. February 12, 2017 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30AM For the People of the Parish For the Capuchin Provincial Chapter 10:30AM 2:00PM Jean Long R/B Linda Jones Mass in Spanish For God s Blessings on our Parish 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 2016/2017. The office is open from 9AM to 3PM. Thank You. February 5, 2017 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time In Loving Memory - February 2017 Host: Salvatore Zingone R/B Dominica Zingone Nancy Graziano & Eleanor Klein R/B Rose Graziano 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. Let us, in charity, take time to pray for all the sick & all those in need of God s healing power & love. Especially for: Nicholas Peterson, Rosemarie Trentacost, James DeLillo, Jr., Calvin Procope, Ilidia de Jesus Neto, Luis De Jesus Branco, Vincent Costa, Jr., Cheryl Doremus Hall, James Doremus, Andrew Doremus, Rose Wesner, Eddie Baudendistel, Erna DeIntinis, Judy Cresenta, Donna Baby Cortes, Charles Orlando Jr., Angela Artis, Gregory J. Kueken, Rosa Maria Santos, Jake Doremus, Lucila & Melchor Portugal, Michael Doremus, Peter Kueken, Sr., Grace Noto, Lucas Files, Haley O Berrigan, Lorraine Sawicki, Fr. Sylvester OFM, Cap. Celestino Rivera, Loreta DiPalma, Jose Serra, Karen Orea, Jose Antonio Sanchez, Fr. Francis Majewski, Skyler Rose Ferreria, Bob Catanzaro, Bryan Armhold, Sandra Walesth, Mark Mikolajczyk, and Brother Julius. (We ask that you contact the Rectory s office with any updates for this list. Thank you) MY FAMILY MY PARISH MY RESPONSIBILITY January 29, 2017 Wine: Tessie D Agostino R/B Regina Morales Sanctuary Lamp: Granato & Arolan Families R/B Antoinette Arolan Weekly Offering: 2,464.45 Second Collection: 690.00 Candles: 185.69 Total Offering: 3,340.14 May God bless you and your family for your generosity to our parish.
Page 3 February 5, 2017 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflections from Fr. Brian Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark Roberts in his book, Dare to Be True, tells about a friend years ago who decided she wanted to run a marathon. Even though Nancy had been a faithful jogger for many years, she had never tackled a full marathon. Someone suggested she join a track club, where focused training and regular encouragement would help her fulfill her dream. Nancy joined a club near where she worked, and when she returned from her first workout, Mark asked her how it went. Awful, was her immediate response. Terrible. I think I m the worst runner in the world. The other people in the club run three times faster than I do. They run; I just waddle. Maybe I should quit the club. It can t be that bad, Mark said, trying to be reassuring. Give it another try. I m sure it will be better. So Nancy went back, but she returned just as discouraged as before. Still trying to be positive, Mark told Nancy he d go with her the next time to see what was wrong. When they arrived at the college where Nancy s club trained, he understood why Nancy felt so out of place. She had joined the famed Santa Monica Track Club. She was working out with the best runners in the world---literally. Members of the club included Carl Lewis and Evelyn Ashford, both of whom won Olympic gold medals in 1984. As mark watched Nancy run around the track at a respectable pace, the others were indeed going three times faster than she was. No wonder she was feeling a bit outclassed! Mark waved Nancy over to the side of the track and explained: They do run a lot faster than you do, Nancy, because they re the fastest runners in the world! Next to them, we d all look pretty pathetic. So don t compare yourself to them. Just keep on going and you ll be fine. Feeling relieved, Nancy kept training. The coach and other members welcomed and encouraged her. Being part of the club helped. Her track mates became her role models. Nancy never won a gold medal in the Olympics, but she did complete her first marathon in an impressive time. In one of the Chapels in London s Westminster Cathedral, there is a beautiful mosaic depicting the miracle at Cana, where Jesus changed water into wine. In the mosaic, a man is pouring water from one jug into another. The water pouring out of the first jug is a radiant ocean-blue. But as it nears the mouth of the second jug, it becomes a deep shade of purple. As you look at the mosaic, you get the feeling that water is turning into wine right before your very eyes. Author Jim Forest has written that until he had seen the mosaic, it had never occurred to him that this first miraculous sign of Jesus A Miracle of Transformation is a key to understanding everything in the Gospel. Jesus is constantly involved in transformation: water into wine; blind eyes to seeing eyes; withered limbs to working limbs; guilt into forgiveness; sorrow into joy; Crucifixion into Resurrection; death into life. The Lord doesn t direct us to be the best but to do our best with the gifts he has entrusted to us. He will not ask anything more than that. YÜA UÜ tç
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Please join us February 12, 2017 at 10:30am All are invited to participate in the various ministries during Mass. After Mass, everyone is invited to our church hall for light refreshments, and fellowship. Please join us, we would love to see you there. Thank you! Our parish is blessed to have a few great Ministries: Family Ministry, Liturgical Ministry, Eucharistic Ministry, Music Ministry, Outreach Ministry, Hospitality Ministry (Ushers), and other programs. There is always a need for volunteers. Why not think about getting involved and donating some of your time/talent to any of these ministries this new year? Please call the rectory for more information. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you! Tropicana Casino Atlantic City Sponsored by The Filipino American Society Sunday, February 19, 2017 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 Increased Offertory Program This week you will receive a brochure detailing the Increased Offertory Program our parish will be participating in over the next few weeks. This informative brochure is intended to communicate the financial needs of our parish and why we are having a dedicated focus on our parish offertory. Commitment Sunday for this program is February 11 & 12. We encourage all parishioners to spend time in prayer and discussion with your family reflecting on the parish s needs and your current level of giving. We look forward to seeing all of our parishioners at Mass next weekend for this very important Commitment Sunday. If you have any questions regarding the program, please feel free to contact the parish office. Thank you!