Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church · 12/11/2016 · Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church 75 Ridgedale...

Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church

75 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927

Parish Office: (973) 538-1358 Fax: (973) 538-7403

www.ndcarmel.com

December 11, 2016

EUCHARIST Saturday: 12:10 p.m. & Sunday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Monday - Friday: 12:10 p.m and 5:00 p.m.

(No weekday 5pm Mass from June 1st through Labor Day.) Holy Day Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Holy Day: 6:45 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. An additional 7:15 a.m. Mass celebrated during Lent, Monday - Saturday. BAPTISM: Please call the Parish Secretary to make arrangements. MARRIAGES: Arrangements to be made with priests/deacons.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. or call to see one of the priests.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA & BENEDICTION Monday: 7:30 p.m.

SICK CALLS Please contact Fr. Paddy, Fr. Mariusz, or Parish Secretary. For hospital visits; for Communion for the homebound, contact Dick White at 201-280-8943.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday from 7:00 a.m. thru 7:00 p.m.

Jean Pankow Pastoral Associate, Ext. 122

[email protected]

Melissa Demianycz Parish Secretary, Ext. 100

[email protected]

Cristina Folan Communications Support,

Ext. 105 [email protected]

Jim Keefe Music Director, Ext. 109

[email protected]

Ivette Valori Director Faith Formation

Middle School/Confirmation Ext. 121

[email protected]

Diane Byrne, Faith Formation Coordinator

PreK—5th Ext. 111

[email protected]

Karen Calabrese Parish Bookkeeper, Ext. 106 [email protected]

Jimmy Steiger, Facilities Manager

Ext. 120

Stephanie Twedt Youth Coordinator

[email protected] /Ext.102

Pastoral Council President Dick White: (201) 280-8943

Rev. Paddy O’Donovan Pastor, Ext. 101

[email protected]

Rev. Mariusz Gajewski Parochial Vicar, Ext. 103

[email protected]

Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB Weekend Mass Assistant [email protected]

973-538-3231

Deacon Dave Collins, RCIA/ PACT

(973) 884-0258 [email protected]

Deacon Al Fanelli, Baptismal Prep./Prayer Renewal


Deacon Ron Forino, Pre-Cana Prep -(973) 887– 2963

[email protected]

Deacon Joe Harris, Social Justice - (973) 984-7913

[email protected]

Deacon Vic Lupi, Funeral Prep/ FOCCUS - (973) 538-4642

[email protected]

Deacon Joe Quinn, Care of Sick/ Faith Sharing Groups


Parish Trustees Joanne McHugh: 973-428-1228 Will Fernandez: 973-515-9039

NOTRE DAME OF MT. CARMEL, CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016: St. Francis Xavier 12:10 Concetta Magliocchetti by her family Helen Halpin by Carol Ann & Jim Boyle 5:00 Jim Ruvo, Sr. by Marlene & Jim Ruvo Michael Giglio by Dot & Pete DeNigris SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2016: Third Sunday of Advent 7:30 Leslee Rotolo by Ann & Frank Labianca Joe Polise by Arleen & Greg Paladino 9:00 Donato Cimaomo by Joe & Antoinette Lambo Vincenza LaValle by the Hunt Family 10:30 Owen Hudson by Vic & Nancy Lupi Domenica Sapienza by Linda & Tony Amitrano 12:15 Ann Abbot by Pat & Mike Guarino Delmar Paul Scharber by Pete & Dot DeNigris MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2016: Our Lady of Guadalupe 12:10 Elizabeth & Joseph Coccia by their children John Vilven by Jean Johnson 5:00 Stefan Ciok by his daughter Julia Rosemary Punturo by the Prioris TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2016: St. Lucy 12:10 Joe Polise by Anna, Joan & Greg Liz Madden by Debbie & Dick White 5:00 Carmen DiPalma by Rosalie Conroy Graziella Mastrorocco by Joe & Teresa Priori WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016: St. John of the Cross 12:10 Emilia Marcantuono by family Gloria Lynch by Mary Pat Kelly 5:30 Mary Osenkwosky by the Histing Family John Constantino by the Bodnar Family THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016: Advent Weekday 12:10 Mary Osenkowsky by Carm & Terry Boyne Jean Acklin by the Zavaglia Family 5:00 Kay Forrester—Class of 59 by Connie Occhipint Odilon Lacson by Cleoty DeDios & Medardo Yap FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2016: Advent Weekday 12:10 Edmund Kelsey by his wife & family Priscilla Bonnie by the Augello Family 5:00 Sadie Castano by Mary & Chet Kochan David Brady by the Leonardi Family SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2016: Late Advent Weekday 12:10 Jonathan Kopec by the Shamieh Family DeFerdie Calinawan by Dr. & Mrs. Lauro Cecilio Jr. 5:00 Ann Abbott by the Luciani Family Matilde Wujkowski by Jessica Wujkowski SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2016: Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:30 Jessica Fashano by Dad & Mom Frank Barra by the Barra Family 9:00 Anna Smith by Michelle Smith Delmar Paul Scharber by Marilyn Hudson 10:30 Ovilla Rohart by Alice & Wayne Demikoff Victor & Rachael Paolantonio by their family 12:15 Owen Hudson by Dave & Melissa Ciottone Phillip Jacobelli by Joann & John Rulo

GOD’S GIFT FOR GIVING Weekly Collection 12/3 & 12/4/2016: $14,752.53 Previous Year Collection (12/5 & 12/6/15) $15,249.75

Altar Linens: Mary Terry

Our Parish Mission Statement We are a welcoming Catholic Christian community alive in the faith! Through Baptism, we are called to become the heart, the hands and the voice of Jesus. We do this through Eucharist, liturgical celebrations, prayer, and nurturing parish ministries, “That in all things God may be glorified.” (Rule of St. Benedict)

To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven …

… a time to be born

Madison Angelina Morgan, daughter of Joseph & Diana Curtis James Rochart, Son of Daniel & Angelica Nolan Xavier Summa, son of Peter & Maryann

\… a time to heal …Vito Azzollini, Margie Benitez-Rivera, Trevor Braun, Joanne Burghese, Dehlia Clemente, Sarah Comacho, Frank Coyle, June Davey, Julie Esposito, Ron Ferriauolo, Anthony Gentile, Mary Grunmeier, Jessica Hermans, Josephine Iacullo, Maryann Johnston, Danielle LaStella, Sister Evelyn Lebiedz, SC, Michael Lloyd, Michael & Reid LoSapio, Susan McCormack, Jackie McGuckin, Susan Nicoll, Dolores Occhipinti, Bill Sasso, Kyle Simonton, Mary Elizabeth Swartz, Stephanie Trincanello, Debbie Varga, Anthony Vitiello, Mary Weigh, Dick White

... a time to die

.. a time of great joy

Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Kathleen Clemens by Mary Lou Flynn

Mother of Compassion Lamp will burn for Intentions of Virginia Severino by her daughter

St. Benedict Lamp will burn for Michael Sagarese by Theresa & Mickey

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Lk 7:24-30 Friday: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 Saturday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

MASS INTENTIONS

Dis•ci• ple• ship n. to turn all people into fully devoted,

mature followers of Christ.

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES

Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord. As we await, we remember that this is a time of faith in God, hope for the future, and love for one another. The Sacrament of Reconciliation offers us the opportunity to experience again the coming of Jesus as Savior and Redeemer. We will hold Penance Services on

Wednesday, December 14 at 12:30pm (following our 12:10 daily Mass) & at 7:30pm (a meditative service with music).

ANGEL TREE REMINDER

We are so grateful for the hundreds of gifts that have already been brought to our Gathering Space in support of our Angel Tree effort. What a wonderful blessing it will be to bring Christmas joy to some many families in need. Just a gentle reminder, gifts should be put in gift bags with the angel, bell or dove firmly attached, and brought back to our Gathering Space by the end of this weekend.

Seeking to revise your relationship with Our Lord? In need of physical, spiritual or emotional healing? Seeking deliverance?

Join us for a CHARISMATIC FESTIVAL OF PRAISE Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 6:30pm

in our church

A spiritually uplifting hour of prayer, praise, and worship with contemporary

Christian music, Adoration and ending with Benediction.

ND PARISH NATIVITY ALBUM

Do you have a Nativity scene displayed in your home?

Email us a photo (and caption) at [email protected]

and we will include on our website's ND Parish Nativity Album!

A Season of Hope

Today we can bask in the imagery that the Mass readings offer us. In particular, Isaiah's vision of a parched land that blooms with abundant flowers holds a message for each of us.

Too often we are just like that parched land. We can allow ourselves to become absorbed in the waves of consumerism that grip so

many. We look for fulfillment in the things that money can buy. Unfortunately, this leaves us like parched land, thirsting for something that money can't buy.

This holy season has much to offer to quench our thirsts. In a word, this season offers hope. We are told that those who are ransomed by God will know joy and gladness. For them, sorrow and mourning will be no more. Let us place our hope in these promises.

OPERATION APPALACHIA Alternative Christmas Cards

Our Operation Appalachia ministers are selling Alternative Christmas Cards after every weekend Mass in Advent. This is the perfect gift for family and friends, or anyone on your shopping list who is hard to buy for, or perhaps “already has everything they need.” When you make a donation in someone's name to our Appalachia outreach ministry, you will receive a hand drawn card to give as a gift. The card describes our ministry and how we will use your support to help rebuild the homes of the poor. Let us help you to be God's hands amongst His poor. Thank you!

SENIOR LUNCHEON REMINDER! Monday, December 19

Following our 12:10pm Mass, We look forward to seeing you!

Special reminder: We will not hold Senior Luncheons in January or February; we will resume with our luncheon on Monday, March 20, 2017.

MEN'S CORNERSTONE XVII: "SURRENDER TO THE SPIRIT AND

THRIVE”

Men of our parish and community, join us for Men's Cornerstone XVII, Friday evening, January 27 & Saturday, January 28, 2017.

Cornerstone is a unique retreat designed to provide participants an opportunity to revitalize and deepen their spiritual lives. The retreat lasts approximately 26 hours, beginning on Friday evening at 6:30pm, and ending with a Closing Mass on Saturday evening at 7:30pm. All participants are provided sleeping accommodations at the parish, which helps ensure the spiritual continuity of the experience for everyone involved.

For more information or to register, please visit us at www.ndcarmel.com.

BE IN HIS PRESENCE Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Fridays, 7am-7pm, in our St. Benedict’s Chapel

December 11, 2016

DATES TO REMEMBER

Sunday - December 11

Retirement Fund for Religious

7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm Mass 9a m & 10:30 am Shepherd’s Call 10;30 am RCIA: Journey to Become Catholic 11 am Teen Choir Rehearsal 11 am Baptismal Prep. 11:30 am Healing Prayer 1:15 pm Antioch 71 Catch-All Meeting

Monday - December 12

12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 7 pm Beyond Cornerstone 7 pm Rosary/Novena 7:30 am Men’s Cornerstone Speakers Meeting 8:30 pm AA

Tuesday - December 13

12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7 pm Centering Prayer 7:30 pm Contemplative Living

Wednesday December 14

12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 9:30 am Moms & Tots 12:30 pm Advent Penance Service 5:30 pm Joyful Noise Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm Advent Penance Service

Thursday - December 15

12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 10 am James: Pearls of Wisdom 10:30 am Centering Prayer 5:30 pm Cub Scouts Den 2 & 4 7 pm Life in the Spirit Seminar 7 pm Catholicism: The Pivotal Planers 7:30 pm Family Support & Recovery 8 pm Antioch 71 Set Up 8:30 pm AA / Al-Anon

Friday - December 16

12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 7 am -7 pm Adoration 11 am Overeaters Anonymous 7 pm Antioch 71 Begins

Saturday - December 17

Food & Clothing Collection

12:10 Daily Mass 7 am Antioch 71 continues 8 am Men’s Ministry Meeting 9 am Children’s Pageant Rehearsal 9:30 am Psalms: The School of Prayer 11 am Baptism Prep (off site) 12:40 pm Reconciliation 5 pm Sunday Vigil Mass

Sunday - December 18

7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm Mass 7 am Antioch 71 continues 9 am & 10:30 am Shepherd’s Call 10:30 am RCIA: Journey to become Catholic 5 pm Teen Choir Rehearsal 6 pm Antioch 71 Closing Liturgy

For the latest view of our parish calendar, please visit us at www.ndcarmel.com

PRAY INTENTIONALLY FOR YOUR SPOUSE

When you pray to God, your prayers are heard. There are many passages of scripture which explain this, but it’s important we don’t take it for granted. We may get frustrated when our prayers are unanswered. But, note that the Bible never says “God will

always do what you ask no matter what”. God always answers, just not always with what we want. (“No”, and “not right now” are answers too). Scripture: 1 John 5, Hebrews 4. Prayer has staggering implications on our marriages! As you pray for your spouse, make sure to pray for:

1. Their Heart: Pray that they will be receptive to conviction (teachable); that they would continue to hear God and respond. Also pray that they would be refreshed by God – being constantly given new joy, hope, peace, and love. Ask God to protect their heart from attacks and temptation (Matt 6).

2. Their Mind: Wisdom and discernment. Pray that your spouse makes wise decisions big and small; that they have a renewed mind, one that perceives and considers choices through God’s lens.

3. Their Health and Safety: Your spouse may be fighting off a sickness or working a perilous job. Pray for protection and health. Also, make sure to give God plenty of gratitude for when health and protection are evident! (Actually, give thanks always, no matter the circumstance).

4. Their Concerns: This is what compassion is all about: taking on someone else’s situation and burdens as your own. Go to God on your spouse’s behalf, taking on their concerns as your own.

5. Their Purpose: Your spouse is God’s child before your spouse. It’s your role to support your spouse in his/her God-ordained purpose by encouraging them, watching their back, offering counsel, and most of all, praying.

Source: Ryan Frederick/Fierce Marriage

Faith Formation classes will not be in session for the next few weeks. Sessions will

resume Sunday, January 8, 2017!

We look forward to celebrating the remaining Advent and Christmas liturgies with your family!

NOTE FROM OUR YOUTH MINISTER...

On Wednesday, January 23rd, a dozen of our Notre Dame teens, along with some of their parents, headed down to Paterson where they helped serve a Thanksgiving dinner to brothers and sisters in need! The dinner is held every year by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and serves anywhere from 100-200 people. The kids eagerly took positions serving food, drinks, and playing with the children that attended. I was so impressed by them! Everyone jumped in and worked hard, and also took the time just to be with the guests. For most of the kids and parents who came, it was their first time serving at an event like this, and they expressed a great interest in doing it again. One of the moms had given up her afternoon that she would’ve spent preparing to host Thanksgiving the next day, but she told me, “this was more important.” I am so thankful for her, and all of them that gave up their afternoon to God and to the poor.

—Stephanie Twedt, ND Youth Coordinator

Would your teen (or a teen you know) like to be involved with similar service efforts in the future? Please reach out to Stephanie at [email protected].

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

NOT SURE WHERE TO GO? WHAT TO DO?

"His will for us is far greater than anything we can dream up ourselves. A life of true faith

means freedom, hope and love, where our desires become His desires and His will becomes our

own. He wants what is best for us and He intends to give it to us. Today in prayer, focus on the

ways that God is personally calling out to you in your own life. Pray and ask God for the courage

to take action and step out in faith and truly follow where He is calling you to be."

MARCH FOR LIFE 2017: THE POWER OF ONE Friday, January 27, 2017

Thousands upon thousands of Americans flock to the Nation’s Capital every January to remember the more than 55 million Americans who have been lost to abortion. We march to remember the moms and dads who have suffered from

the pain of abortion. We march with the vision of a culture of life, one where every child is welcomed into life, and protected by law.

Join Fr. Mariuz and members of our parish on January 27, 2017 to speak out, to stand up, and to march for life! We will have a bus leaving our Notre Dame parking lot at approximately 6am and returning at approximately 9:30pm. Thanks to the generosity of our parish and the Knights of Columbus, the transportation cost this year is only $5/person for the one day trip. But please, do not let cost keep you from joining us; our parish family will help anyone pay for the trip.

If you would like to register, please fill out the form below, place it in an envelope with your payment and drop in the collection basket or bring to our parish office. We will also have sign-ups in our Gathering Space the weekend of January 7/8. If you have any questions, please contact Rosa Fanelli at 973-428-8304. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

MARCH FOR LIFE 2016 - Friday, January 27, 2017

Name:_____________________________________________

E-mail: ____________________________________________

Home Phone: _______________________________________

Cell Phone: ________________________________________

WHEN WINTER WEATHER CANCELS EVENTS...

All event cancellations will be posted on our website and on our app. You may also call our main parish number (973-538-1358) and you will be prompted to check extension #108 for all cancellation notices.

WELCOME NEW PARISHONERS!

Suzy Kiall, Morris Plains Nathan & Erica Kubik, Whippany Giuseppe & Stephanie Montefinese, Cedar Knolls Darren & Kristen Plancer-Murphy, Mendham Dan & Ang Rochat, Morris Plains Catherine Sluke, Cedar Knolls Pattie Smith, Cedar Knolls Jay & Lindzey Suarez, Cedar Knolls

ADOPTION LAW CHANGES

December 31, 2016 is the last chance for women who gave their children up for adoption to be made aware of the change in the adoption law of New Jersey.

For more information call 866-549-8726, ext. 582.

PLEASE NOTE! SHEPHERD’S CALL DATE ANNOUNCEMENT

Please note that our Shepherd’s Call ministers will not be available on Sunday, December 25 and

Sunday, January 1.

We look forward to welcoming back our little ones on Sunday, January 8, 2017!

GET PLUGGED INTO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE! If you haven’t connected to our Facebook page yet, you are missing out. Besides inspirational content, we share so many special photos and videos of parish family life! To follow us go to www.facebook.com/ndcarmel and click “Like”. If you do not have a facebook account, you can still connect to our content. We have a Facebook feed you can access right from the homepage on our website at www.ndcarme.com.

DO YOU HAVE AN AILING LOVED ONE WHO NEEDS SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT?

If your loved one is scheduled to be hospitalized, or is currently in the hospital, and would like to see a priest or a deacon, call us at 973-538-1358, ext. 100.

Do you have a homebound family member, or do you know someone, who would like to receive Eucharist? Please contact Dick White at 201-280-8943

OUR CHRIST’S CORNER GIFT SHOP NEEDS YOUR HELP!

If you attend 10:30am or 12:15pm Mass regularly and can offer your smile and sales support for 20 minutes to ½ hour before and/or after that Mass, please join our Gift Shop ministry; no experience necessary—we will train you! It is a wonderful opportunity to serve our parish and also get to know many of our friendly & faithful "shoppers." Please

contact our parish office at 973-538-1358, ext. 105.

A SPECIAL WEEKLY BLESSING!

Whether you have ever participated or not, come to our St. Benedict’s Chapel any Monday night at 7pm for a spiritually enriching prayer opportunity. We pray the Rosary at 7pm, followed by the Miraculous Medal Novena at 7:30pm. Our gathering includes music, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction.

Come to honor Our Lady, because, after all, it is Mary who brings Jesus to us every day!

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