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Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Historic Catholic Church Serving the community since 1894
DECEMBER 28, 2014
Address: 3549 Navajo Street Denver, CO 80211
Phone: (303) 455-0447 Fax: (303) 455-5487 Parish Hall: (303) 433-1049
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ourladymountcarmel.com
Pastoral Staff Rev. Hugh M. Guentner, OSM Pastor
Deacon Russell Barrows 303-455-0447 ext 10
Crystal Peccia Religious Education
Shaun Steavenson Minister of Music
Support Staff Robin Flynn Business Manager
Bill Coffey Facilities Manager
Barbara Iacovetta Secretary/Bulletin
Steve Luciano Sacristan
Gaye Woods Church Nurse (720-321-0028)
In Residence Rev. Gabriel M. Weber, OSM
Rev. Mark M. Franceschini, OSM
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SATURDAY: 4:00 PM ANTICIPATED MASS
SUNDAY: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and 11:00 AM
MON.-FRI.: 8:00 AM in the Parish Office
OSM room
SATURDAY: 8:00 AM
VISION STATEMENT
It is our vision at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel,
a Catholic Community, led by Jesus and
empowered by the Holy Spirit, to proclaim
and live the Gospel. We accomplish this
through our shared Baptism, celebrations
of the sacraments, prayer, hospitality and
service to others.
Visitors and New Parishioners, WELCOME! If you came as a visitor and would like to join Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel Parish, please return the information below by dropping it in the offertory basket.
Full Name:_______________________________ Phone: _________________________________
Address:________________________________ ____ New Registration ___Change of Address
City:____________________ Zip____________ ____ Want Envelopes ___Moving out of Parish E-mail:__________________________________ Check out our website for updates & information
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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL DENVER, COLORADO Food For Faith Living from the desk of Fr. Mark
The celebration of the Nativity is centered on joy and peace, results of the gift of Love. And love is a gift, freely given, which uplifts spirits and breathes life into even the weariest and poorest. The readings bear this out. They reflect the source as John’s Gospel proclaims: “In the beginning was the Word and the Word is God and the Word became Flesh.” We live our faith sincerely, generously when we embrace this truth and its message to us. Every person hungers for meaning, purpose and fulfillment, our highest aspirations to a full life. History shows how many different ways people have expressed this. In a world of insane violence, in a dysfunctional society bent out of shape by poor choices in achieving this goal, the call of love is drowned out for many because one-dimensional goals are sought (success, security, control of life through wealth, possessions, power, pleasure, comfort, popularity, fame, status and a disregard for one’s neighbors and beyond). Love no longer is connected to the Good Life and the American Dream. The most durable and endearing escape from these traps is a strong, faithful and loving upbringing in family life. Marriage and family are the foundations of every stable society and offer people the insights into a meaningful life, rooted in relationships wherein one is free and strong in choosing to be for others as well as self, as seeing the presence of God in every person regardless of gender, race, religion, culture, ethnicity, class or social approval. It starts in the home and parents can give no greater gift and blessing to their children than these strong legs to walk through life and strong spirit to fly in the face of life’s surprises, contradictions, follies and absurdities! The richest experience in any and every family is the treasure enjoyed because all members are blessings to each other rather than curses. The readings today celebrate these blessings in a variety of ways. Each and every blessing in life is rooted in love. That’s the heart of this feast day (Holy Family) centered on the life-style of Mary, Joseph and Jesus. What a wonderful way to start the New Year by renewing ourselves as daughters and sons of God in the Holy Family of all peoples! A blessed and peace-filled 2015 to all of you!
Saturday, Dec. 27 - Anticipated Sunday Mass
4:00 pm-+Frank Zarlengo/Wife, Ofie
Sunday, Dec. 28 - HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY
AND JOSEPH
7:00 am-Our Parishioners
9:00 am-+Dorothy Butterfield/Cindy Mosher
11:00 am-+Leonard Piccolo/Sylvia Lyles
Monday, Dec. 29 8:00 am-Ramona Seifert/Kristina Bonarelli
Tuesday, Dec. 30
8:00 am-+Pete Palizzi/Pam & Shelley
Wednesday, Dec. 31
8:00 am-+Sam & Thelma Cassio/S.R. Cassio & Vera
Polak
4:00 pm - Amato Family/Family
Thursday, Jan. 1 - SOLEMNITY OF MARY
9:00 am-Louis & Mary Ann LaConte/Fran & Larry
Daly
Friday, Jan. 2
8:00 am-+Memorial Shrine Members-All Soul’s Day
Saturday, Jan 3
8:00 am-In honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary/
ServiteServants of Mary
4:00 pm-+Rose M Serna/Richard & Phyllis Laureta
Sunday, Jan. 4
7:00 am-+John J. Bonareto/Pauline Domenico
9:00 am-Our Parishioners/PRIMA DOMENICA
11:00 am-+Rose M. Serna/Beverly & Patricia Ditolla
GENESIS 15 Prima Domenica Mass is celebrated in Italian the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 am. A Reception is celebrated in the Parish Hall after Mass. BAPTISMS 2014 Baptisms are scheduled quarterly. On Sunday January 11th, April 12th, July 26th & October 25 at 12(noon). Baptismal class is mandatory. You must first make arrangements with a priest We meet on Thursdays at 6 pm. January 8th, April 9th, July 23, October 22 nd. MARRIAGE A wedding may be scheduled after a consultation with a priest or deacon. Please call the rectory for an appointment. Please notice preparation is eight months to a year. RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:30-4:00 pm or by appointment with Confessor. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Upon request. Please call the rectory. FUNERALS Please call the office before arrangements are made.
SICK LIST: *Helen Phillips*Gabriella Loya*Dane Ortega *Lucille Long*Frank Amato*Mike Vigil*Mary Sue Zimbelman*Gloria Martinez*Annette Palaze*Andy
Maldonado*Eileen Vecchiarelli*Linda Caruso*Shirley Ligrani*Patrick Cordova*Louis Garramone*Stacy Hamilton *John Winczewski*Frank Torres*Paul Ramsey*Rose Nelson
*Donna Valdez*Rodney Mora*Madeline Swedensky *Frances Pastore*Doug Brewka*Rhonda Amato*Linda Ray *Josh Walen*Marilyn Petrocco*Gertrude Nelson*Bob Seno *Ed Zupancic*Mary Boyle*Francine Bova*Kim Figliolino *Frances Falbo*Marilu Gurley*Yolanda Sanza*Fred Mauro
*Mike Warren*Rosalie Lanning*Patrick Voigt*James Saykally*Tony Streno*Katie Ortman*Daniel Gamboa*Jerri
Porreca*Lucille Sanders*Our Police Officers *Firefighters*Military Personnel and their Families
CHURCH SUPPORT
FOR DECEMBER
13 & 14 = $4,045.00
REST IN PEACE
John Perreca
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Archdiocese of Denver Website: www.archden.org
SCHEDULE OF
EVENTS
SUNDAY, DEC. 28 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31
4:00 pm - New Year’s Eve Mass
THURSDAY, JAN. 1
SOLEMNITY OF MARY 9:00 am - New Year’s Day Mass
FRIDAY, JAN. 2
Office Closed
SATURDAY, JAN. 3
Most Holy Name of Jesus 8:00 am - OSSM Mass & Mtg.
SUNDAY, JAN. 4
9:00 am - PRIMA
DOMENICA MASS
Reception sponsored by
OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL
MEN’S CLUB
“Luck is when an
opportunity comes and
you’re prepared for it.”
-Denzel Washington
We are grateful to All who attended the Christmas Masses. Your generosity in the
offertory for our parish is greatly appreciated.
A BIG THANK YOU to the choir who provided the beautiful music. Your many hours
of practice was heard.
The Religious Education children and teachers who presented the Christmas story in
their own unique way.
Our gratitude, also, to the Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters/Ushers, Servers,
Sacristan, the Men & Women who did the cleaning & the décor and the Presiders.
Lastly, THANKS for ALL the cards and goodies to the Parish Staff and Servite Friars.
May 2015 bring many Blessings and may the peace and love of Christ abound in YOU,
YOUR FAMILY and FRIENDS.
On behalf of the parish staff may you have a blessed and peace-filled Christmas as we
celebrate and remember the birth of Jesus. God sent us His Son as a present signed, TO
YOU with all my love, God!” Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas and beyond up to the
Baptism of the Lord on January 11th. We Catholics really know how to celebrate!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU The Knights of Columbus ‘thank you’ for your partici-
pation in the Tootsie Roll Drive conducted the weekend of Dec. 13th & 14th. We re-
ceived $363 which will be donated to the mentally handicapped.
RESPECT LIFE May God's people awaken to the fact that we are our brothers' keepers.
Scripture: Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were
in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him. Then the Lord said
to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know. Am I my brother's
keeper?" And He said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood cries out
to me from the ground."
OPEN FORUM PASTORAL COUNCIL
If you have concerns that pertain to
our church or would like to speak at this
meeting, call the office and ask for Crystal
at extension 23. Crystal will be sure to get
you on the agenda. The meeting takes place
on Tuesday, January 13th at 6:30 pm.
TRAVEL TO POLAND WITH FR. MARK TO
BUDAPEST PRAGUE & VIENNA Trip date: Oct. 3-15, 2015 Cost: $4,799
all included & airfare. Register at
Proximo Travel - 855-842-8001,
508-340-9370 or www.proximotravel.com.
Community News Reflections on the Eleventh Step & Centering Prayer Sat., Jan. 10, 2015, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, 7520 S Boulder Rd, Louisville, CO with Fr. Terry Ryan, CSP. Contact Joyce C. at [email protected] or Kathleen K. at [email protected]. RSVP by Jan. 8, 2015.
PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
A CHRISTMAS PRAYER FOR FAMILIES
O God, our Father,
bless all families today
that they may live like
the Holy Family of
Jesus, Mary & Joseph
United in joy and in love.
Teach us now and always
through Holy Family
of Bethlehem and Nazareth
the sanctity of human love,
the value of family life
and the blessings of
forgiveness and peace.
Amen. Apostolate of the Word Sacred Heart League