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

March 26, 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 12:45 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

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

Weekly Collection: 3/18– 3/19, 2017 $18,643.08 Previous Year: 3/19–3/20, 2016 $19,638.57

Altar Linens: Agnes Loughlin

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

… a time to be born Alessia Avanzato, daughter of Justin & Ashley Avanzato Julian Mark Smith, son of Jason & Elizabeth Smith

… a time to heal …Vito Azzollini, Trevor Braun, Dcn. Martin Bozulich, Joanne Burghese, Frances Caravaggio, Dehlia Clemente, Sarah Comacho, Frank Coyle, Julie Esposito, Angela Ferraris, Ron Ferriauolo, Linda Gately, Ray Harold, 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, Bill Sasso, Kyle Simonton, Mary Elizabeth Swartz, Kevin Testa, Stephanie Trincanello, Debbie Varga, Anthony Vitiello, Bill Waller, Mary Weigh, Dick White

... a time to die Bridget Eileen Lewis, mother of Julie Corcoran

Beverly McClafferty

Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Juan Correa, Sr. by his wife

Mother of Compassion Lamp will burn for Bette Carozza DiFalco by her daughters

St. Benedict Lamp will burn for June Davey by Gloria Benson

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]

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, MARCH 25, 2017: The Annunciation of the Lord 12:10 Anthony Verga by the Verga Family Intentions of Sister Agnes Marie Winter, SS.C.M. by a friend 5:00 Giovanni & Vincenza Aquino by the Aquino Family Michael Dolan by Marilyn Dolan & family SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2017: Fourth Sunday of Lent 7:30 Yvette Coyle by Frank Conrad Jude Weigh by Marilyn Hudson 9:00 Edward & Theresa Olson by A. Philhower Dennis Cleary by the Cleary Family 10:30 Elizabeth & Edward Binder by their family Edmond & Mae O'Connell by the O'Connell Family 12:15 Christina & Rob DeFilippo by their family Romy Lioanag by the family MONDAY, March 27, 2017: Lenten Weekday 7:15 Intentions of our Finance Ministry 12:10 June Davey by the Luciani Family Intentions of Marilyn Hudson by Rosa & Al Fanelli 5:30 Antonia Pianelli by Rosa & Al Fanelli TUESDAY, March 28, 2017: Lenten Weekday 7:15 Intentions of Frank Scerbo Intentions of those struggling with addictions 12:10 Jack Redmond by his wife Norma Michael Vecchio by the Augello Family 5:30 Blanca Rosa Buono by her family WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017: Lenten Weekday 7:15 Intentions of Robert O’Neill 12:10 Maria Pianelli by Rosa & Al Fanelli 5:30 Michael D. O'Hara by the Vitale Family THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017: Lenten Weekday 7:15 Intentions of our Healing Prayer Ministry 12:10 Paul Tomaso by Flora & John Carmen 5:30 Brendan Kelly by Mary Pat Kelly FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2017: Lenten Weekday 7:15 Intentions of our Pastoral Council 12:10 Intentions of Margaret O'Connell by a friend Margie Benitez-Rivera by the Valori Family 5:30 Robert Smith Stewart by his parents SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017: Lenten Weekday 12:10 Michael Fordice by Alice Muir Intentions of the Valori Family by Marilyn Hudson 5:00 Lucia Venanzio by her daughter Paul & Lucy Cottone by the Cottone Family SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017: Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:30 Bud Harra by the Caivano Family Donny Stiner by the Caivano Family 9:00 Anthony Dente by his wife Ruth & family Frank Chieffo by his daughter 10:30 Christine McLaughlin by Paul Cocco Don McCabe by Paul Cocco 12:15 Emil Fehrman by Sandi Garcia Viola R. Engle by a parishoner

An intentional disciple is a Catholic maximalist, not asking what the minimum is that must be done in order to be saved, but rather asking what can be done for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Like St. Paul, a disciple has moved from the obligation of the law into the astonishing freedom of Christ, who liberates us to do every good work. In this context, the Blessed Virgin Mary is clearly the first and premier disciple who responds in total faith to the seemingly impossible proposal of the angel, places her entire being at the service of God and gives flesh to the Incarnate Word.

Source: Discipleship: Our Fundamental Catholic Identity by Bishop Donald J. Hying

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT

CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT The future king, David, in today's first reading, is an example of a type of character present throughout the Hebrew scriptures. He is the child born out of place (not the eldest or most favored) who ends up receiving the promise of the covenant. The spirit of God's anointing rushes upon him. In this way, he is similar to the man born blind from today's Gospel. David's family and the blind man's community did not expect the miraculous grace of God's love to work through them. Perhaps they, too, were "blinded" by the expectations and

assumptions of those around them. Yet, after being touched by God, they both came to "see" the presence of God's will for them. Both became messengers of God's will. That same Spirit of God's anointing rushed upon us at our baptism; we were given a candle as a sign of our membership in the Body of Christ, the Light from Light. Our vocation, then, is to fulfill that enlightenment, that anointing, as Ephesians tells us, by living as "children of the light."

CRS RICE BOWL: ENCOUNTER COMMUNITY We encounter Maria in Mexico, where a community of hardworking women share joys, sorrows and fellowship while growing economic opportunity at a greenhouse. How have your communities helped you encounter Christ anew this Lent?

Visit crsricebowl.org for more information..

EXPERIENCE THE LORD'S LOVE & MERCY IN THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Mondays through April 3, 7-8:30pm in the church (or any other church in the Diocese), as part of the "Welcome Home to Healing" diocesan program.

Thursday, April 6, at 12:40pm & 7:30pm, when we will hold our Par ish Lenten Penance Services.

Any Saturday* at 12:40pm, in the Reconciliation Room in our St. Benedict's chapel. *Except Holy Saturday, April 15.

We invite all children to attend our supervised EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 10am on our church grounds. Rain or Shine!

Ages 5 to 8 will have their own space. Isn't that great?!

Ages 4 and under will laugh, cheer & create such a thunder!

CERTIFICATE IN CATHOLIC EVANGELIZATION St. Paul Inside the Walls, in collaboration with Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University, is proud to offer a Certificate in Catholic Evangelization (CCE), and is now accepting applications for its 2017-2020 class.

This unique program seeks to equip Catholics to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to their homes, parishes and local communities. This corresponds with the wishes of Pope Francis, who emphasizes: "I want the Church to go out to the streets! I want us to resist everything worldly, everything static, everything comfortable, everything to do with clericalism, everything that might make us closed in on ourselves. The parishes, the schools, the institutions are made for going out."

The Certificate program offers two track options: non-credit bearing courses, or 18 credits in graduate courses through the School of Theology. These 18 credits may be applied toward a Master of Arts in Theology. Courses include Biblical Call Narratives, Catholic Evangelization, Evangelizing Church, The Parables of Jesus, Practical Evangelization, and Prayer, Discipleship and Community. Classes meet on Tuesday evenings at St. Paul Inside the Walls, Madison, and include two Saturday sessions per semester. Please visit www.insidethewalls.org for more information and to download an application.

"The CCE program exceeded my expectations. The scope of knowledge shared was impressive and of tremendous value. From gaining greater understanding of the theological and scriptural foundations of evangelization, to navigating the practical application of principles at the parish level, this program served as a springboard for advancing the mission of evangelization throughout our diocese and beyond. “

Note: Several disciples here at ND have journeyed through this program. since it was first offered in 2012. If you would like to speak to any of them regarding their experience, please contact Cristina Folan, commsupport@ndcarmel.com / 973-538-1358, ext. 105.

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ANNUAL EASTER HAM DRIVE

Please bring your hams to our parish parking lot before any weekend Mass on April 1 & 2, 2017. Hams will be donated to the Interfaith Food Pantry to help others in need celebrate

the joy of our Risen Lord. We will be collecting only hams (no turkeys, please) and canned are preferred. Thank you for your support and generosity!

March 26, 2017

DATES TO REMEMBER Sunday - March 26

Sunday Masses: 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm 9 am Confirmation L2 Retreat continues 9 am & 10:30 am Shepherd’s Call 10:30 am RCIA: Journey to Become Catholic 11 am Teen Choir Rehearsal

Monday - March 27

Daily Mass: 7:15 am, 12:10 pm, & 5:30 pm 12:40 pm Anna League Senior Luncheon 12:45 pm Lenten Gospel Reflections 6:30 pm ChristLife: Discovering Christ 7 pm Lenten Penance (Diocesan Initiative) 7 pm Men’s Cornerstone Planning Mtg. 7 pm FM: A Biblical Walk through the Mass 7 pm Rosary/Novena 7 pm FM: Oremus 7:30 pm Antioch 72 Planning Meeting

Tuesday - March 28

Daily Mass: 7:15 am, 12:10 pm, & 5:30 pm 4:15 pm K-5 Faith Formation Session 6 pm Den 4 Mtg. 7 pm Middle School Faith Formation 7 pm Centering Prayer 7 pm FM: Divine Mercy Holy Hour 7:30 pm FM: St Benedict Outside the Walls 8:30 pm AA

Wednesday - March 29

Daily Mass: 7:15 am, 12:10 pm, & 5:30 pm 9:30 am Moms & Tots 10:30 am FM: Walking Toward Eternity 4:15 pm K-5 Faith Formation Session 7 pm Middle School Faith Formation 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7 pm FM: Bible Stories and Great Works 7:30 pm Pastoral Council Mtg.

Thursday - March 30

Daily Mass: 7:15 am, 12:10 pm, & 5:30 pm 10:30 am Centering Prayer 7 pm FM: Becoming a Dynamic Catholic 7 pm Middle School Faith Formation 7 pm FM: Life-Changing Questions from the Gospels 7:30pm FM: Scripture/Faith Sharing 8:30 pm AA / Al-Anon

Friday - March 31

Daily Mass: 7:15 am, 12:10 pm, & 5:30 pm 7 am - 7 pm Adoration 11 am Overeaters Anonymous 12:40 pm Stations of the Cross 5 pm Lenten Soup & Fellowship 5 pm Special Needs First Eucharist Prep. 7 pm FM: The Art of Marriage 7 pm Performing Arts Living Stations Rehearsal

Saturday - April 1 - Antioch 72 Pulpit Talk - Easter Ham Drive

Masses: 12:10 pm & 5 pm Sunday Vigil 8 am FM: A Lenten Journey for Men 9 am Pre-Cana Planning 10 am FM: Knights of Columbus 12:40 pm Reconciliation

Sunday - April 2 - Antioch 72 Pulpit Talk - Easter Ham Drive

Sunday Masses: 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm 9 am PreK-5 Faith Formation 9 am & 10:30 am Shepherd’s Call 10 am Youth Ministry Volunteer Training 10:30 am K-5 Faith Formation 10:30 am RCIA: Journey to Become Catholic 1:30 pm Performing Arts Living Stations Rehearsal 5 pm L1 Confirmation session 7 pm L2 Confirmation session

A NOTE FROM OUR OPERATION APPALACHIA MINISTRY

This spring we are excited to be holding our 4th Annual BEEFSTEAK DINNER & TRICKY TRAY!

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Operation Appalachia Beefsteak Dinner on Friday, May 12, 2017! We hope that you can join us again for this exciting event to support our Operation Appalachia ministry.

For the time being, we need your help! We are asking for new items to be donated so that we can make up the premium baskets for our gift auction. If you have any new items for which you have no need, please consider donating them to this important cause. Keep us in mind as you shop in the upcoming weeks and months, and pick up an item(s) here and there to donate for this event. Your donations will be combined with others to create a selection of premium gift baskets to be raffled off during the Tricky Tray portion of this event. We also accept (and would be thrilled to receive!) full themed premium gift baskets for our auction. All donations may be brought to our parish office. We thank you for your generosity and support. If you have any questions or wish to help, contact Julia Rizos at 973-714-3748 or via e-mail at notredameopap@gmail.com.

DARE TO BE A DISCIPLE! Our Performing Arts Ministry invites you to be a part of

LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Could you make the following commitment?

Rehearsals (in our Church): Friday, March 31, 7-8:30pm. Sunday, April 2, 1:30-3:30pm. Palm Sunday, April 9, 2-5pm (followed by

presentation)

Presentations: Palm Sunday, April 9, 6:30pm, St. Anne’s

Villa, Florham Park (following rehearsal). Good Friday, April 14 at 8pm (report at 6pm) here at ND.

Special Note: Per formances do not involve speaking par ts; participants must be able to remain in position for limited amounts of time. We welcome participants for stage crew (organizing props, facilitating scene changes, etc.). We are also in need of someone who can help with costumes (repairing and/or making new ones). Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is required. Invite friends or members of your family (12 yrs. old and above) to take this faith-filled, exciting journey with us this Lent. If you are interested in being part of this special discipleship experience, please contact Agnes Loughlin at 973-539-9524.

FREE TAX PREPARATION Through United Way

Through April 2017, United Way of Northern New Jersey teams up with the IRS and community partners each year to provide free tax preparation from IRS-certified volunteers through the United Way Income Tax Assistance Program. Locally, services are being offered at the Interfaith Food Pantry. Appointments are required.

Call 973-993-1160, press option 5.

ANNUAL HEALING MASS UPDATE

Please note that the Annual Healing Mass and Luncheon event we usually hold in March will now be held in the fall. We will publish a date once details have been confirmed regarding this wonderful faith community event!

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

BRINGING OUR SECRETS INTO THE LIGHT

We all have our secrets: thoughts, memories, feelings that we keep to ourselves. Often we think, "If people knew what I feel or think, they would not love me." These carefully kept secrets can do us much harm. They can make us feel guilty or ashamed and may lead us to self-rejection, depression, and even suicidal thoughts and actions.

One of the most important things we can do with our secrets is to share them in a safe place, with people we trust. When we have a good way to bring our secrets into the light and can look at them with others, we will quickly discover that we are not alone with our secrets and that our trusting friends will love us more deeply and more intimately than before. Bringing our secrets into the light creates community and inner healing. As a result of sharing secrets, not only will others love us better but we will love ourselves more fully.

- Henri Nouwen

VILLA WALSH SUMMER SPORTS CAMP

Villa Walsh Academy in Morristown, is hosting their 2017 Summer Sports Camp: Session 1: June 26-June 30 Session 2: July 10-July 14

Girls entering grades 4-9. Morning Session, 9am-12pm (basketball, soccer, softball or track/cross country). Afternoon session, 1-4pm (volleyball, tennis, lacrosse or spirit & dance). You may join both sessions and participate in supervised lunch from noon-1pm. An evening

session (times TBA) will also take place for athletes entering 9-12 grades (basketball, tennis, lacrosse, volleyball). Please visit www.villawalsh.org and look under the Athletics tab for more information or email summercamp@villawalsh.org.

Our Performing Arts Ministry invites you to LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Good Friday, April 14, 2017 at 8pm in our Church

A group of faith-filled Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel parishioners gathers each year to prepare this special presentation of the Lord's journey to the Cross. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a deeper, more meaningful commemoration of Good Friday.

BE IN HIS PRESENCE Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Fridays, 7 AM—7 PM In our St. Benedict’s Chapel

Join us for a Special Six-Session Course for Parents on

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARING FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & YOUR CHILD WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

Presented by NAMI New Jersey, Wednesdays, April 19 through May 24, 6:30pm – 8:30pm here at Notre Dame. The course will cover:

Introduction - It's not your fault; these mental health issues are brain disorders.

The biology of mental illness; getting an accurate diagnosis-childhood bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, ADD, ODD, OCD, and others.

Treatment works - An overview of treatment options. Tools for the toolbox - Communication skills, problem

solving, crisis preparation and response, handling challenging behaviors, relapse planning, and impact on family members.

Record keeping and dealing with the systems your child is involved in - school, juvenile justice, and mental health.

For information and to register: Carol McGough carolpeckldtc@yahoo.com / 973-680-1603, or Beth Vecchio singerdramagirl@hotmail.com / 973-449-5750.

JOB BOARD

Looking for a job? Check out our Community Job Board available on our website at www.ndcarmel.com. New postings are added on the site as we become aware of them. Do you have a position to fill? Please let us know! Send a message with the job description and contact information to: commsupport@ndcarmel.com.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Administrative Assistant (Whippany): Small and expanding law firm seeks part-time (18 hours/week) administrative assistant with potential to grow into more. Position provides all aspects of administrative support for office including answering calls, filing, and general office support duties. If interested, please email your resume with cover letter to Michele Lynch at mlynch@webbermcgill.com.

Development Director: Loyola Jesuit Center in Morr istown is currently seeking a part time (20 hours per week) Development Director to establish and oversee donor relations and manage fundraising initiatives. Flexible schedule and competitive compensation. Interested applicants please email qualifications to: rowens@loyola.org.

OUR LENTEN SOUP & FELLOWSHIP! Every Friday during Lent (except Good Friday)

from 5-7pm in the Parish Hall

As we journey through Lent, let’s invite others (friends, relatives, neighbors, acquaintances) to join us for a bowl or two of homemade soup, some crusty bread, and the warmth and fellow-ship of our faith community. All are welcome! Can you help? If you can make a pot of meatless soup on any of those Fridays, please sign up at the table in the Gather-ing Space. Bless you!

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS

The Compassionate Friends, a self-help group for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents will meet on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at St. Christopher's Church, 1050 Littleton Road (Rt. 202), Parsippany, at 7:30pm in room 101. The evening’s program will be “Dealing with Anger, Guilt, and Fear.” For more information please call Lily Capriglione at: 973-568-4164.

INFORMATION SHEET CHURCH NAME: Notre Dame of Mount Carmel BULLETIN NUMBER: 656100 Date of Publication: Sunday, 03/26/2017 Number of Pages Transmitted: Cover + 4 text pages + this page = 6 Special Instructions: Please call Melissa @ 973–538–1358 x100