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

May 21, 2017

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 & 5:30 p.m.

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

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 12:40 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

jpankow@ndcarmel.com

Melissa Demianycz Parish Secretary, Ext. 100

ParishSecretary@ndcarmel.com

Cristina Folan Communications Support,

Ext. 105 commsupport@ndcarmel.com

Jim Keefe Music Director, Ext. 109

jkeefe@ndcarmel.com

Ivette Valori Director Faith Formation

Middle School/Confirmation Ext. 121

imvalori@ndcarmel.com

Diane Byrne, Faith Formation Coordinator

PreK—5th Ext. 111

dbyrne@ndcarmel.com

Karen Calabrese Parish Bookkeeper, Ext. 106 bookkeeper@ndcarmel.com

Jimmy Steiger, Facilities Manager

Ext. 120

Stephanie Twedt Youth Coordinator

stwedt@ndcarmel.com /Ext.102

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

Rev. Paddy O’Donovan Pastor, Ext. 101

frpaddy@ndcarmel.com

Rev. Mariusz Gajewski Parochial Vicar, Ext. 103

frmariusz@ndcarmel.com

Fr. Michael Tidd, OSB Weekend Mass Assistant michael@delbarton.org

973-538-3231

Deacon Dave Collins, RCIA/ PACT

(973) 884-0258 dvcollie@optonline.net

Deacon Al Fanelli, Baptismal Prep./Prayer Renewal

(973) 428-8304 assisi410@aol.com

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

ronforino@aol.com

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

josephharris@optonline.net

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

mattlupi@verizon.net

Deacon Joe Quinn, Care of Sick/ Faith Sharing Groups

(973) 476-8562 joeq8562@gmail.com

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

NOTRE DAME OF MT. CARMEL, CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ

GOD’S GIFT FOR GIVING

Collection 5/13 & 5/14, 2017: $18,917.42 Same Collection 5/14 & 5/15, 2016: $15,777.97

Altar Linens: Ann Endahl

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

… a time to be born

Leonardo Joseph, son of Jan & Joanna Zakrzewski

… a time to heal … Sammy Brasco, Trevor Braun, Dcn. Martin Bozulich, Joanne Burghese, Frances Caravaggio, Dehlia Clemente, Sarah Comacho, Frank Coyle, Ida D’Agostino, Julie Esposito, Angela Ferraris, Ron Ferriauolo, Linda Gately, Charles Giordano, Ray Harold, Mary Hawrylak, Jessica Hermans, Marilyn Hudson, Josephine Iacullo, Maryann Johnston, Danielle LaStella, Joe Lazur, Sister Evelyn Lebiedz, SC, Michael Lloyd, Michael & Reid LoSapio, Diane McCormack-Kostrzewa, Susan McCormack, Jackie McGuckin, Susan Nicoll, Dolores Occhipinti, Marilyn Reilly, Russell Salon, Kyle Simonton, Mary Elizabeth Swartz, Kevin Testa, Stephanie Trincanello, Debbie Varga, Bill Waller, Mary Weigh, Dick White

... a time to die

.. a time of great joy

Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Michael Vecchio by the Augello Family

Mother of Compassion Lamp will burn for Frances Saporito by the Lizanich Family

St. Benedict Lamp will burn for Frank Pace by Rose Pace

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a; or (for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20

O P V —Notre Dame of Mount Carmel is a Roman Catholic community of faith called to be missionary disciples of Jesus Christ, for the purpose of bringing about the Kingdom.

O P M —Formed by the Word, fed at the Table, and inspired by the Holy Spirit, we INVITE, WELCOME and GUIDE each other into relationship with Christ, to GO OUT and MAKE missionary disciples.

SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2017: Easter Weekday 12:10 Owen Hudson by his wife Richard Sweeney by Jean Pankow 5:00 Robert Johnson, Jr. by his sister, Jean Anthony & Frances Rocco by Diane SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2017: Sixth Sunday of Easter 7:30 Michael Vecchio by Beth Vecchio Thomas Ciccone, Sr. by the Gavin Family 9:00 Sr. Mary Cullen, S.C. by Marilyn & Marty Reilly Francesco Vacchino by his wife and children 10:30 Joseph & Jean Miklewicz by Chris & Carl Schlotfeldt Mary Demikoff by Alice & Wayne Demikoff 12:15 Frank Santora by Kim & Rich Ziemski Frank Pace by Rose Pace MONDAY, MAY 22, 2017: Easter Weekday 12:10 Giovanni Marzullo by his cousin Maria Alberto DeDios by Cleoty DeDios & Medardo Yap 5:30 Stanley Barron, Sr. by Fr. Paddy Capella Fromeis TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017: Easter Weekday 12:10 Cecilia Jacobson by the Demianycz Family Rosemarie Montroy by the Brazzel Family 5:30 Mary Ciottone by George Ciottone, Jr. John LoBello by Jean Pankow WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2017: Easter Weekday 12:10 Howard Newton Mazza by Glenn & Madeline Jones Bill Sasso by Pat Gale 5:30 John Nicholas Eppolito by the Smith Family THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017: The Ascension of the Lord 7:15 Intentions of Marge Frank from her friends 12:10 Michael Vecchio by Bob & Mary Jane Abplanalp 5:30 William Sasso by Mary & Michael Pennotti George F. Hundt, Sr. by Fr. Paddy FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017: St. Philip Neri 12:10 Elaine Miles Kastner by the Carlucci Family 5:30 Norman J. Hodapp by his wife Richard Silveria by Fr. Paddy SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2017: Easter Weekday 12:10 William Sasso by Sue & Keith Schirmer James Cooney by Theresa & Bob Kerekes 5:00 Salvatore & Grace Vespa by their daughter & family Yvette Coyle by Don & Dorma Strafford SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2017: Seventh Sunday of Easter 7:30 James Loomis by Nick & Connie Cetrulo Michael LaMonica by Mary Grunmeier 9:00 Vincenza & Giovanni Aquino by the Aquino Family Orazio Arrabito by the Gagliardi Family 10:30 Kathy Miklewicz by Chris & Carl Schlotfeldt Deacon Matt McMahon by Vic & Nancy Lupi 12:15 William Solimine by his family Joseph Florio by John & Frank Verducci GO TO www.facebook.com/ndcarmel

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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

PEOPLE OF HOPE

Throughout this Easter season the readings have drawn us into the experience of the early church. We have tasted the excitement and zeal of the first Christians. Now, with them, we listen to the words of Saint Peter, who reminds us that when people notice that we are people of hope, we should be ready to explain why. This challenges us. Do others even notice that we are

people of hope? In a world often marked by cynicism and hopelessness, do we stand out as people who offer hope and reassurance to others? In today’s Gospel Jesus promises that when he leaves the earth he will not leave us orphaned. Today he promises to send his Advocate, the Spirit of truth, who will be with us always. Let us acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit and ask the Spirit to make us people of hope.

JOIN US AT THE HANOVER TOWNSHIP MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Join our parish family at this year's Hanover Twp. Memorial Day celebration, Monday, May 29, 2017, whether marching in the parade or offering support from spectator sidelines! The lineup begins at 9am on E. Fairchild Place, and the parade starts promptly at 9:30am. Markers will be on E. Fairchild indicating our place in the line. The march ends at American Legion (13 Legion Place), where a ceremony will take place with refreshments following. Join us on this march to honor our veterans and fallen heroes! Transportation will be available back to Whippany Park High School at the end of the parade. For more information, contact our Parish Secretary at 973-538-1358, ext. 100.

SHEPHERD’S CALL FOR THE MONTH OF MAY!

Please note our Shepherd’s Call ministry will not be available Sunday, May 28 (Memorial Day weekend). Bless you!

FEAST OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

This Thursday, May 25, 2017 we will celebrate the Feast of The Ascension of The Lord, a holy day of obligation. We will celebrate as follows: Vigil Mass on Wednesday, May 24 at

5:30pm Masses on Thursday at 7:15am, 12:10pm, and 5:30pm.

Please join us!

OUR SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE BEGINS MAY 29! Please note that as we follow our Summer Mass Schedule, Monday, May 29 through (and including) Monday, September 4, 2017, there will be no 5:30pm weekday Mass, only the 12:10pm Mass, Monday - Saturday.

The weekend Mass schedule remains the same: Vigil Mass on Saturday at 5pm and Sunday Masses at 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am and 12:15pm. Our regular Mass schedule will resume Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

As in past years, the parish office will close at 1pm on Fridays through the summer.

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

Join us for a CHARISMATIC FESTIVAL OF PRAISE

Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 5pm In our Church

A spiritually uplifting hour of Prayer, Praise & Worship with contemporary Christian music,

Adoration and ending with Benediction.

IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME HERE AT NOTRE DAME?

Greetings, and thanks for coming!! We are glad you joined us this weekend. We hope you found our time together inspiring, meaningful,

challenging and perhaps even a little fun. We certainly enjoyed having you with us!

We hope this opportunity will lead to many others so that we can get to know each other better. Jesus said, “Whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst.” (John 4:14) We do trust and hope that you’ll find watering holes in our midst to fill your thirst again and again.

We warmly invite you to drop by our offices for a visit during the week, or to give us a call (973-538-1358, ext. 105) so we can schedule some time to visit at your convenience.

In the meantime, if there is anything we can do to be of service, please don’t hesitate to call or drop us a line (contact information for our staff and ministry leaders is found on the cover of this bulletin and also on our website at www.ndcarmel.com). We hope you will join us again!

OUR CHRIST’S CORNER GIFT SHOP NEEDS YOUR HELP!

If you attend 10:30am 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." Contact our parish office at 973-538-1358, ext. 100.

BE IN HIS PRESENCE Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

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

May 21, 2017

DATES TO REMEMBER

Sunday - May 21

Food & Clothing Collection

Sunday Masses: 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm 9 am & 10:30 am Shepherd’s Call

Monday - May 22

Daily Mass: 12:10 pm, & 5:30 pm 7 pm Following Christ 7 pm Rosary/Novena 7:30 pm Men’s Cornerstone Speakers Mtg.

Tuesday - May 23

Daily Mass: 12:10 pm, & 5:30 pm 1 pm SLT Mtg. 7 pm Centering Prayer 7:30 pm FM: Contemplative Living 7:30 pm Spiritual Book Club 8:30 pm AA

Wednesday - May 24

Daily Mass: 12:10 pm, & 5:30 pm (Vigil Mass for the Feast ot the Ascension of The Lord) 6:30 am MGD Group 9:30 am Moms & Tots 6:30 pm NAMI Workshop Series 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal

Thursday - May 25 Feast of The Ascension of The Lord

Daily Mass: 7:15 am, 12:10 pm, & 5:30 pm 10:30 am Centering Prayer 6 pm Scouts Den 4 Mtg. 7:15 pm Scripture/Faith Sharing 8:30 pm AA / Al-Anon

Friday - May 26

Daily Mass: 12:10 pm, & 5:30 pm Adoration, 7 am -7 pm 11 am Overeaters Anonymous

Saturday - May 27

Daily Mass: 12:10 pm / Sunday Vigil 5pm 8 am Men’s Ministry Mtg. 12:40 pm Reconciliation

Sunday - May 28

Sunday Masses: 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm

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

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: MAKER FUN FACTORY!

Registration for our jaw-dropping Maker Fun Factory summer program for both kids and volunteers is currently open. Camper registration will close June 9. Younger teen volunteer registration is now closed. Older teen/Adult Volunteer registration will end when all available

positions are filled. Kids entering grades PreK4-5th in September, as well as volunteers entering 6th grade-adult, are invited to join us the week of July 10th from 9am-12:15pm. To register, visit www.ndcarmel.com.

AN INTROVERT’S GUIDE TO EVANGELIZATION An excerpt from an article posted by “Mary” in

www.catholicsistas.com

I’m not an expert on evangelization, as I am just starting to make a more conscious effort at it. It’s been difficult for me to think about reaching out to others while I’m deep in the trenches of raising young children. I used to use this fact (along with my personality) as an excuse to avoid the mandate to spread the Gospel outside of the four walls of my home. But, lately, God has been calling me out of that mindset. Here is what I’ve learned about how to evangelize as an introvert:

Get out from behind the computer screen. If it were up to me, I’d just sit at my computer and stick to the written word as a way to reach out to others (like most introverts I know). Introverts can articulate their thoughts much better in writing. And, internet evangelization takes off so much of the pressure of social interactions. But more often than not, attempts at keyboard evangelization fail to bear truly good fruit. True evangelization requires making connections with people. And the irony of social media is that it can be a barrier to that. The internet certainly has its place (I am writing on a Catholic blog, after all). But, even in this digital age, human-to-human interaction is still the best way to make those connections and spread the love of Christ. Don’t be fooled into thinking you are doing your part simply by posting an article on Facebook or engaging in a combox debate on a theological or cultural issue.

Evangelize without words. I’ve been forcing myself lately to smile at strangers when I’m out and about. This probably seems silly to extroverts, but it takes a lot of willpower for me to do it. Generally, I prefer to keep my head down and avoid eye contact with people out in public. Though making eye contact and smiling at strangers is a lot easier than talking to them. (Contrast this with some extroverted relatives of mine who strike up conversations with everyone they meet!) When I do smile at people, some of them look at me strangely and maybe give a half-hearted smile back (probably fellow introverts!). But some of them light up, and respond with a genuinely warm smile. This small, seemingly insignificant interaction doesn’t impart any theological knowledge, but it does brighten their day and possibly make them feel more loved. This is a form of evangelization, too. Making a similar effort at warmth and kindness toward people you see on a regular basis but have no real relationship with (such as co-workers) eventually might lead to direct, verbal evangelization. They will be drawn to you and the light you exude. This will open the door for you to give an explanation for the hope that is in you. (1 Peter 3:15)

To access the full article, visit our website (enter Discipleship Resources in the search box at the top of the page).

MINISTRY CONVOCATIONS

As of today, we have held two of four Ministry Convocations in the Parish Hall, with over 110 participants!

After bagels, coffee and fellowship, and then a beautiful opening reflection by Fr. Paddy, we took our renewed parish Vision and Mission to a deeper level, exploring the meaning of true discipleship and how that can flourish in the context of ministry as well as the formation of our youth. Our last half hour was spent in small group discussion, focusing on what had inspired and challenged everyone present. Several individuals shared what had been discussed at their table, while some shared their own very personal and unique experiences of conversion and discipleship.

We encourage ALL involved in ministry (not just leaders!) to attend one of the two remaining convocations scheduled for Saturday morning, June 10 or June 17. We also welcome at these gatherings anyone who wants to explore more deeply this path of renewal we are experiencing as individuals and as a faith community. Please visit our website to register for one of the remaining gatherings. The Holy Spirit is showering our ministry convocations with enlightenment, receptivity and great hope for our future!

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

JUNE HEALTH FAIR FEATURES BLOOD TESTS

The Hanover Twp. Health Department will conduct its annual Adult Health Screening and Wellness Fair Thursday, June 15, 2017, at the Hanover Twp. Community Center in Whippany. Participation in the blood test screening will be by appointment only. The

Adult Health Screening consists of a SMAC blood analysis and will include total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, CBC and other blood components. Blood pressure will also be taken at this time. Participants must register in person to have the blood test. Register from May 18—June 1, 2017, between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Call 973-515-6667 with any questions. The fee for blood work is $25 payable by check or cash.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID: GET TRAINED!

You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Learn how to help a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor in need. Get trained in Mental Health First Aid. Join us for this workshop hosted by our Parish Nurses and the Mental Health Association of Morris County, Saturday, June 10, 8am- 4pm, here at ND. Cost is $35 (made out to Mental Health Association of Morris County). To register contact Shirley Bergen: sbergen@optonline.net/ 973-652-6164.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST PARISHIONERS!

Bobby & Jennifer Ayars, Whippany Art & Kerry Cashin, Morristown Matt & Stephanie Feo, Morris Plains Bob Flynn, Boonton Vincent & Chrissy Gosford, Cedar Knolls Bill & Celia Higgins, F lorham Park Mike & Brielle Miller, Cedar Knolls Percy & Annette Miranda, Morris Plains Brian & Melissa Mooney, Parsippany Gene and Natalie Nicotra, Whippany Ken & Stacy Nigro, Morris Plains Michael & Lauren O’Keefe, Cedar Knolls Tim & Katie Passarotti, Denville Rick & Pat Rohan, Morris Plains Doug & Jen Rothacker, Cedar Knolls Joseph Salko, Whippany

FIRST SATURDAY, JUNE 3 "YOU AT LEAST TRY TO CONSOLE ME..."

WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA USA

Honor the plea of Our Lady on Dec. 10, 1925 requesting First Saturdays for five consecutive months. Confessions: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm; Rosary w/15 minute meditation: 11:30 am; Holy Mass: 12:00 Noon (Celebrant Rev. James Kyrpczak). Holy

House: 2:30 pm, Children's video & explanation of "Last Vision" sculpture. 3:00 pm: Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Bring your family and friends to answer the call of the Child Jesus: “And have you spread through the world what our heavenly Mother requested of you?” Our Lady's Blue Army Shrine, 674 Mountain View Road East, Asbury, NJ 08802 (908) 689-1700 ext. 210 www.wafusa.org.

NOTE ABOUT OUR FOOD & CLOTHING COLLECTIONS

A couple of gentle reminders regarding our Food & Clothing collection:

Collections take place on the 3rd weekend of each month (food bags are given out by our ushers the previous weekend). In order to help us maintain our space in an organized and welcoming manner (especially during funerals which can happen any day during the week), we would be grateful if these donations are dropped off only on the 3rd weekend of the month.

To help with the transportation of donations, please use the paper bags the ushers hand out for food donations (not for clothing) and plastic garbage bags for the clothing donations.

We are always so grateful for your donations; so many in need right here in our local

community are served by your generosity!

ALTAR SERVERS URGENTLY NEEDED!

Altar Serving is a wonderful opportunity for children and teens to be active in ministry and serve their parish, and it also counts toward Confirmation service hour requirements. If your child is in 4th grade or above and you regularly attend any of our weekend Masses, please consider participating in this ministry. For more information, please contact Maria Caivano at 201-602-3657, or mcaivano65@gmail.com.

ON A LIGHTER NOTE...

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

INFORMATION SHEET CHURCH NAME: Notre Dame of Mount Carmel BULLETIN NUMBER: 656100 Date of Publication: Sunday, 05/212017 Number of Pages Transmitted: Cover + 4 text pages + this page = 6 Special Instructions: Please call Melissa @ 973–538–1358 x100