AUGUST 16 2020Aug 16, 2020 · Sister Maria Cristina [email protected] Annulments...

PARISH REGISTRATION Visit the Parish website to register online or stop by the Parish o!ce to register. You may also call the o!ce for more information.

INFANT BAPTISMS At this time, Infant Baptisms are by appointment only. Fill out a registration form at www.olmctempe.com/sacrament-baptism, or email Chris Gass at [email protected] .

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Please contact the parish o!ce 480.967.8791 to arrange for the Sacrament of the Sick. If after hours assistance is needed please call the parish number for the after hours service number.

WEDDING ORIENTATION Attending a Wedding Orientation Seminar is required prior to meeting with your priest. Wedding Orientation Seminars are conducted individually with engaged couples at the parish o!ce. To schedule a Wedding Orientation Seminar please contact Toni Logan at [email protected] ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY We have available food boxes, rental or utility assistance to those living within OLMC parish boundaries and qualify for assistance by calling 480-966-1974 between 9am-11am Mondays through Saturdays. Sorry no walk ins.

AUGUST 16 2020 PARISH INFORMATION Address 2121 South Rural Road | Tempe, AZ 85282 O!ce: 480.967.8791 www.olmctempe.com

School: 480.967.5567 www.olmcschool.info

Preschool: 480.966.1753 www.olmcschool.info

OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday ...................... 9:00am - 3:00pm

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Saturday ................................ 3:00pm - 4:30pm In McCready Hall

ADORATION SCHEDULE Mondays from 8:30am until 6:00pm Benediction

MASS SCHEDULE In-Person Masses have resumed. Maximum capacity in the Church is 160. Weekday in the Church *Monday - Friday ............. 6:30am and 8:00am *EFFECTIVE 31AUG2020 8:30am instead of 8:00am Saturday ................................................ 8:00am

Weekend Masses in the Church Saturday Vigil ........................................ 5:00pm Communion In The Parking Lot Saturday Vigil..........................6:00pm - 6:45pm Following the Live Stream Mass

Sunday ..………………….……........7, 9 and 11:00am Sunday …………....................................... 5:00pm

Live Stream Mass Saturday Vigil ........................................ 5:00pm Also aired Sunday 10:30am on our website, Facebook and YouTube Channel

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PARISH CALENDAR

READINGS OF THE WEEK Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 [4]/Rom 11:13-15, 29-32/Mt 15:21-28 Monday: Ez 24:15-24/Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21 [cf. 18a]/Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10/Dt 32:26-27ab, 27cd-28, 30, 35cd-36ab [39c]/Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [Ez 36:25]/Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [1]/Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7ab/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 10b]/Mt 23:1-12 Next Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8 [8bc]/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20

PARISH STAFF

Pastor Rev. John M. Bonavitacola [email protected] Parochial Vicar Rev. Jerome Cayetano [email protected] Deacons Deacon James Carabajal [email protected] Deacon Thomas Glenn Servants of the Plan of God Sister Monica [email protected] Sister May [email protected] Sister Maria Cristina [email protected] Annulments Karen Shepard [email protected]

Finance/HR Rita Villegas [email protected]

Infant Baptism Chris Gass [email protected] KIDZ Choir Kim Scoggin [email protected]

Maintenance Jim Blasko

Music Ike Ndolo [email protected]

Parish Secretary Kelly Martin [email protected]

SET/Scheduling/Funerals Julie Gradillas [email protected]

Stewardship & Development Kristin Smith [email protected]

Youth at Risk/Full Circle Program Anthony “AJ” Creswell [email protected]

School Principal Dr. Kelly Shewbridge [email protected]

School Secretary Enedina White [email protected]

Preschool Director Monica Ferrance [email protected]

MASS INTENTIONS Monday 08/17/2020

6:30am 8:00am

Soul of Quiteria DaCosta Soul of Irene Smith

Tuesday 08/18/2020

6:30am 8:00am

Soul of Rosa Lopez-Cornejo Soul of Miguel Fernandez

Wednesday 08/19/2020

6:30am 8:00am

Soul of Linda Blackstad Soul of Dolores Keller

Thursday 08/20/2020

6:30am 8:00am

Ints. of Joanne C. Johnson Ints. of Dylan Bullock

Friday 08/21/2020

6:30am 8:00am

Ints. of Sister Mary Ann Clark, OSF In Thanksgiving for Healing

Saturday 08/22/2020

8:00am 5:00pm

Ints. of Bryant Family Ints. of Bob & Barbara Weiler

Sunday 08/23/2020

7:00am 9:00am 11:00am 5:00pm

Soul of Irene Werner Soul of Bruce Edward Wester Soul of Richard Abbott People of the Parish

Monday 08/17/2020

8:30am 6:00pm

Adoration - Church Benediction - Church

Tuesday 08/18/2020

6:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Outside Group - S. Hall Outside Group - Fitness Finance Council - Teachers Lounge M12 Step - Annex

Wednesday 08/19/2020

No Activities Scheduled

Thursday 08/20/2020

6:00pm MCA - South Hall

Friday 08/21/2020

7:00pm 7:00pm

AA - McCready Hall Outside Group - Fitness

Saturday 08/22/2020

6:00am 7:30am 8:30am

Men’s Group - N. Hall Parish Rosary - Church Outside Group - Hall

Sunday 08/23/2020

No Activities Scheduled NEW WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

BEGINNING MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020 8:00AM MASS WILL BE MOVED TO 8:30AM (6:30AM MASS WILL REMAIN AT 6:30AM) WEEKDAYS, MONDAY - FRIDAY Please prepare now for this NEW weekday Mass Schedule. This will be a PERMANENT change. Saturday Daily Mass will remain at 8:00AM.

Monday, 08/31/2020 6:30am 8:30am

Tuesday, 09/01/2020 6:30am 8:30am

Wednesday, 09/02/2020 6:30am 8:30am

Thursday, 09/03/2020 6:30am 8:30am

Friday, 09/04/2020 6:30am 8:30am

Saturday, 09/05/2020 8:00am 5:00pm

Sunday, 09/06/2020 7:00am 9:00am 11:00am 5:00pm

THE (MASS) TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGING’

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Our Gospel today, from Matthew, reminds us to trust in Him even when it seems He is not answering our prayers.

God wants to lead us to the joy of heaven to spend eternity with Him. For that, we must be strong in faith and live our lives as an act of love and gratitude to Him. In other words, we must allow Him to transform us into saints. This is what the stewardship way of life is meant to do. Sometimes, that will feel painful to us. Often, it will be challenging.

Jesus certainly challenged the Canaanite woman in today’s Gospel passage from Matthew. She called out to Him on behalf of her daughter, who was being tormented by a demon. What did Jesus do in reply to this mother’s desperate plea? Nothing. He “did not say a word in answer to her.” Undeterred, the woman continues to call out to Him, yet He still does not give her what she asks for. Instead, He continues to challenge her faith.

And she rises to the challenge to such an impressive degree that Jesus exclaims, “O woman [a term of deep respect in that day], great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” Imagine hearing those words proclaimed over us by God. Truly there could be no higher honor than hearing our Lord say that to us.

So we must accept the di!culties that come with the stewardship way of life. Some days will be a true challenge to our trust in God. But those are the days when God is making saints of us.

Let’s embrace the hard days during these di!cult times. The deep joy that eventually comes, the eternal reward He promises, will be so worth it.

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

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ALL TEMPORAL AND SPIRITUAL GOODS ARE CREATED BY AND COME FROM GOD.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT (FFT)

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FullCircle is a Parish ministry serving families with teens/young adults struggling with a range of issues that can challenge the very foundation of any household. Issues may include substance abuse, addictions such as gambling, pornography, depression, promiscuity, or eating disorders. This list is by no means exhaustive, and is not meant to be exclusive. For more info regarding assistance for your family please contact AJ Creswell at [email protected] or 480.967.8791 to leave a message.

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SCHOOL NEWS

FFT DURING THE SUMMER Purchasing Food For Thought (FFT) allows you to provide a gift to OLMC without one penny of additional cost to you. During the summer break, FFT orders can be placed on the FFT website at www.olmctempe.info . Go to the FFT website, click the (+) button to the right of the category to view all stores and denominations. Pick up FFT in the PARISH O!ce Monday-Friday, 9AM - 3PM. Deadlines to order: Monday night at 9PM for pick up any time after Tuesday at 9AM. Thursday night at 9PM for pickup Friday at 9AM. Email Cindy for more information. [email protected]

FULLCIRCLE

A plan is in place for a Monday, August 17 school opening. The goal is to create the best environment for the health and overall well-being of the

students, teachers, and families of our OLMC Community.

OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL SCHOOL NOW ENROLLING PRE-SCHOOL TO 8TH GRADE FOR THE

2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR!!!

APPLY TODAY AT: www.olmcschool.info

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- C O N N E C T - MASS SCHEDULE

2.5 WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

IN THE SUNDAY EUCHARIST

AT OUR LADY

OF MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

In Person and Inside the Church Maximum Capacity 160 Weekday in the Church Monday - Friday 6:30am and 8:00am, Saturday 8:00am

Weekend in the Church Saturday Vigil 5:00pm Sunday 7, 9 and 11:00am Sunday 5:00pm

Live Stream Mass Saturday Vigil 5:00pm, also aired Sunday 10:30am on our website, Facebook and YouTube Channel

Communion In The Parking Lot Saturday 6:00pm - 6:45pm (Following the Live Stream Mass)

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING

RENEWAL GOOD NEWS! The 2020 SET Renewal is now available. Visit: https://phoenix.cmgconnect.org, to renew.

For more information visit our website www.olmctempe.com or contact Julie Gradillas at 480-967-8791 or [email protected].

FOUNDATION ONE TIME ONLY-The Diocese has authorized an ONLINE Foundation Training while the physical distancing order is in place from the governor and many churches are remaining closed or at reduced capacity. This training will be available only during the COVID-19 crisis. When churches fully re-open, we will resume the requirement of LIVE Foundation Training, so now is the time to complete this training in the comfort of your own homes.

RCIA INQUIRIES WOMEN’S STUDY

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WOMEN’S STUDY VIA ONLINE FOR FALL SESSION JESUS: THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE STARTING SEPTEMBER 08 FROM 7:00– 8:30PM Jesus is our savior, our redeemer, our Lord, and our God. Our belief in Jesus is what makes us who we are as Catholics, as Christians, but do we really know him as we should? Is Jesus a part of your life, or is he at the center of your life as he should be? We invite you to make him the center of your life by joining us for Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life, a 10-week video study program that explores the entirety of Jesus’ life and what he means for us as Catholics today. OLMC will begin the Jesus study on September 08, 2020 at 7-8:30pm. Participants will meet every week to view an engaging video presentation by Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Jeff Cavins, and Edward Sri, followed by a lively group discussion and fellowship. For more information or to register, contact Carey Gass at [email protected] or 480-756-2355. We hope you can join us! Due to covid-19, we will gather together online for this study as a group so everyone can participant and stay healthy. Once you are registered and study set purchased you will be provided a link to join.

RCIA REGISTRATION

RCIA Registrations are open! If you feel it’s time to take steps in your faith journey or you know an adult interested in learning more about the Catholic Church let them know that the program starts in September and now is a good time to register. We will have four Inquiry sessions during the month of August, in them you will have the chance to ask questions, share your faith experiences and understand the RCIA program to see if it #ts your spiritual needs. Sign up for RCIA at: www.olmctempe.com/rcia-registration For more information about the steps to take and to get the link for the virtual inquiry sessions contact Sr. Monica at [email protected]

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- S E R V E - A NOTE FROM FATHER 16 AUGUST 2020

Dear Friends,

By my count, as of this writing we are in day 36 of a record breaking streak of 110+ temps. The previous record was 33 days. And up we go for days to come. But what is coming down is our COVID-19 positivity rate in Arizona and even more in Maricopa County. Good news. Maybe. Except. But.

Right now, 100,000+ students are moving into Tempe, South Scottsdale, Downtown Phoenix from all over the country and the world to start a new semester at ASU. But I have been assured that they will not, will not raise the COVID-19 positivity rate in Maricopa County. You might #nd that hard to believe. I did. It took some convincing. But it is true. Sort of. In an underhanded way only a state-run bureaucracy could come up with.

You see Arizona State University has its own COVID-19 testing and lab. Lots and lots of it. Actually, I #nd that irritating. Why is it that this tax-payer funded University didn't share their testing and lab with the community when we needed it most? So much for being a good community partner. I guess ASU does not play well with others.

And apparently being a good community partner is really off the table for ASU as according to the administration of its Headmaster Albus Dumbledore Crow it is a “self-contained entity” which means it will not be reporting its test results to the AZ Department of Health. Ergo, the positivity rate for ASU will be 0%. See, it really won’t increase the positivity rate in our local zip codes. Amazing. Viola! Magic. No virus at ASU. Brilliant! I was worried. How foolish of me. Just like that, ASU became Hogwarts School of Magic. Harry Potter is smiling.

With that being said, I dare, in fact I double dare any journalist to try to extract from ASU the numbers of positives from their COVID tests or to get the AZ Department of Health to explain why ASU doesn't have to participate in the Pandemic public health reporting requirements. ASU claims they have a failsafe plan and that in the unlikely event that an individual should become sick they will isolate the infected resident on their campus. Fine as far as that goes. But the problem is that not all students live on their campus. Thousands of students are interspersed throughout our neighborhoods not to mention staff. And was it kindergarteners that were $ooding the bars and clubs of South Scottsdale in June that caused a surge in the virus? Yet, when we see the virus start to creep up again in the Tempe/South Scottsdale areas, it will be the local residents that will be scolded for their reckless behavior, and put under lockdown with greater restrictions, but it won’t be ASU’s fault because remember their positivity rate will be 0%. Shame on the Governor and the Dept. of Health for allowing this cheap parlor trick.

On a related note, deviously clever were Governor Voldemort, AZ Dept. of Health and AZ Dept of Public Education in issuing Safely Returning to In-Person Instruction aka “Benchmarks” for In-Person School Reopening. The “Benchmarks” are “expectations” not mandates. ASU however does not need to adhere to the non-mandatory expectation benchmarks because we already know they will have a 0% positivity rate.

If you read the “Benchmarks” document, it begins with this statement:

“…Both largescale epidemiological surveys and smaller analyses of household clusters suggest that younger children are less likely to infect the adults in their household with COVID than vice versa. Based on contact-tracing studies performed early in the epidemic, little evidence has been found of e!cient transmission in school settings. (my emphasis) While children, particularly those under 10, may not amplify transmission within the school setting, special attention should be given to prevent staff-to-staff transmission.”

Then it lists all the Benchmarks that need to be met by elementary and secondary schools but not 100,000+ student Universities for In-person Learning. It concludes with the absolute necessity of children and not ASU students wearing masks 8 hours a day for 5 days a week for an inde#nite number of weeks. The last line reads thus:

The CDC guidelines do not claim that wearing cloth face-coverings may protect the wearer from contracting the virus. Additionally, the State of Arizona does not make any express or implied warranties regarding the cloth face-coverings.

That statement is all about protecting a body part and it’s not your face. So, the opening line and the closing line negate what is in between in this latest document. But what matter is schools have no control over the Benchmarks. This is the gobbledygook that schools have been wading through for months now. It almost seems like despite the evidence to the contrary, the Governor and the AZ Dept of Health really don't want In-Person Learning for our children to occur this year. ASU however gets a free pass despite the evidence of how it may affect the local residents of the East Valley. Governor Ducey to East Valley taxpayers: Keep those masks on, Suckers!

Maybe I’m being too harsh on the Governor and the Dept. of Health and Dept. of Education. Their motives are much purer, you say. Of course. I’m sure they are actually being very patriotic. They very much want the tens of thousands of ASU students to be together so they can robustly celebrate the results of the November Presidential election. That should be one big riotous party.

Love, Fr. John B.

ASU SCHOOL OF MAGIC

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