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

April 9, 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: 4/1– 4/2, 2017 Will be reported next week Previous Year: 4/2–4/3, 2016 $14,759.02

Altar Linens: Ginny Martin

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

… a time to be born

… a time to heal …Vito Azzollini, Sammy Brasco, 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

.. a time of great joy Joseph Coccia, III & Melissa DeFuria

Sanctuary Lamp will burn for June Davey by Bob & Mary Jane Abplanalp

Mother of Compassion Lamp will burn for Fran Rocco by Delia Lombardo

St. Benedict Lamp will burn for Michael Vecchio by Gloria Benson

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Mt 28:1-10 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35

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, APRIL 8, 2017: Lenten Weekday 12:10 Michael Vecchio by Marilyn Hudson Thomas Goginsky by Marge Collins 5:00 Arnold Calabrese by Rosa & Al Fanelli John Colato by Angela & Joe Ferraris SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2017: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 7:30 Jean Memole by Ann & Frank Labianca Vincent Santucci by Patrice Barry & family 9:00 Mario Spina & Carmela Coanc by the Aquino Family Antoinette Loia by Judy Nobile 10:30 Richard Johnston by Carol Joyce Vera DiCapua by Eda & Mario Tiberi 12:15 Fr. Vincent Grogan, OFM by friends Joseph Biancola by his family MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2017: Monday of Holy Week 7:15 Beverly McClafferty by Fr. Paddy Marilyn Scripture by Nancy & Vic Lupi, & morning prayer group 12:10 Michael James McManamy by Mary Pat Kelly Bob Foster by his Mom 5:30 Jon, Maria & Teresa Hotala by Marie Frank Coscarello by Rosa & Alfredo Fanelli TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017: Tuesday of Holy Week 7:15 Mark Vos by his family 12:10 Joseph Koch by Maryann & George Johnston Antoinette Loia by Eleanor Loia 5:30 Shirley Patella by her family Rose & Carmen DePasquale by their daughter WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017: Wednesday of Holy Week 7:15 Marie Pellegrino by Barbara Sandelli 12:10 Connie & James Ruvo, Sr. by Marlene & Jim William Gross by his family 5:30 Matt McMahon by Rosa & Alfredo Fanelli For the Intentions of Dick White by Rosa & Alfredo Fanelli THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017: Holy Thursday 7:30 PM Mass of the Lord's Supper Elizabeth & Edward Binder by their family Jessica Fashano by the Carlone Family FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2017: Good Friday 3:00pm Liturgy of the Passion SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2017: Holy Saturday 8:00pm Easter Vigil Wayne & Marion Pankow by their daughter Margaret Scharber by Mary & Chet Kochan SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2017: Easter Sunday 7:30 Frank Stirone by his wife, Mary Paul & Lucy Cottone by the Cottone family 9:00 Mary Osenkowsky by Linda & Michael Edward & Mary Roth by the Mulligan Family 10:30 Josephine & Anthony Lupi by Vic & Nancy Lupi Ziemski & Santora Families by Kim & Rich Ziemski 12:15 Salvatore & Grace Vespa by their daughter & family Paul Piccoli by Cathy & kids

HOLY WEEK ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

We will hold Adoration on Holy Thursday following our Mass of the Lord’s Supper,

from 9pm through midnight. There will be no Adoration on Good Friday. Bless you!

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

SEEING CHRIST CLEARLY

We start today looking through the portals of Jerusalem, seeing crowds of people, cheering and waving palm branches in the air. The whole atmosphere is one of joy, triumph, and celebration. We can get distracted or enthralled by the scene, and not see clearly the features of Jesus as he enters. But our readings from

Isaiah and Paul’s letter to the Philippians clarify his features for us. He is the Suffering Servant, meek and mute before his captors and persecutors; he is the very image of the unseen God, yet will not clutch at equality with God before he endures his final confrontation in humility. Isaiah and Paul help us “behold the Lamb of God” before we hear the story of his final and greatest confrontation. It is important that we see Christ clearly before we hear the account of his passion, for we—his Body through baptism, the church—now bear his face. We must, with him, enter into this time of trial so we can, also with him, enter into his final triumph.

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.

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!

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.

CHRIST’S CORNER GIFT SHOP

We invite you to stop by after Mass to check out our Easter and Confirmation greeting cards and gift items. Coming soon we'll have many gift items to commemorate First Holy Communion and Mother's Day. Additionally, we always have a great collection of rosaries, angels, jewelry, crosses, statues, medals, picture frames, cards, etc. Check out the Kids' Korner for inexpensive Easter items, coloring books, bible story books, etc.

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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: APRIL 23, 2017

Divine Mercy Sunday is the Second Sunday of the Easter season. It was named by Pope John Paul II at the canonization of St. Faustina in the year 2000, and then officially decreed by the Vatican. Jesus revealed in various revelations to St. Faustina that it was His desire that we celebrate this special feast. Jesus said, "The Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness. It is My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy." (Diary of St. Faustina, 699)

Our Lord also revealed to St. Faustina His desire to flood us with His graces on that day: "On that day all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are opened. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon these souls who approach the Fount of My Mercy [the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist]. The soul that will go to Confession [beforehand] and receive Holy Communion [on that day] shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet." (Diary of St. Faustina, 699).

Join us on Sunday, April 23 at 3pm to celebrate this special feast day with a Prayer Service which will include a reading from the Diary of St. Faustina, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, veneration of the Divine Mercy Image, Eucharistic Adoration, and Benediction. (Confession and Holy Mass will not be included.) For more info, please visit www.thedivinemercy.org.

ARE YOU (OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW) AN ADULT WHO HAS NOT RECEIVED

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION?

PACT (Preparation of Adult Confirmation Teachings) may be the next step on your spiritual journey. Join us for a six-week series of shared faith and learning for adult Catholics who wish to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. The program includes six sessions, each one focused on a different aspect of Confirmation teaching. Participants must be at least 21 years of age and have received the Sacraments of

Baptism and First Eucharist. All sessions take place here at our parish on Thursdays at 7:30pm, beginning April 27, 2017. If you would like to join us for this sacramental faith journey, or know someone who would, please contact Deacon Dave Collins at 973-884-0258 or dvcollie@optonline.net.

April 9, 2017

DATES TO REMEMBER Sunday - April 9

Food & Clothing Collection

Palm Sunday

Sunday Masses: 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm 8:45 am Palm Sunday Procession 9 am & 10:30 am Shepherd’s Call 10:30 am RCIA: Journey to Become Catholic 11 am Teen Choir Rehearsal 11:30 Healing Prayer 2 pm Performing Arts Living Stations Rehearsal

Monday - April 10

Daily Mass: 7:15 am, 12:10 pm, & 5:30 pm 12:45 pm Lenten Gospel Reflections 7 pm Rosary/Novena 7 pm FM: Oremus 7:30 pm Antioch 72 Planning Meeting

Tuesday - April 11

Daily Mass: 7:15 am, 12:10 pm, & 5:30 pm 6 pm Den 4 Meeting 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 - April 12

Daily Mass: 7:15 am, 12:10 pm, & 5:30 pm 6:30 am MGD Group 10:30 am FM: Walking Toward Eternity 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal

Thursday - April 13 Holy Thursday

10:30 am Centering Prayer 7:30 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:30 pm AA / Al-Anon 9 pm—Midnight Adoration

Friday - April 14 Good Friday Parish offices Closed

11 am Overeaters Anonymous 3pm Liturgy of the Passion 6 pm Performing Arts Ministry (Members report) 8 pm Living Stations of the Cross

Saturday - April 15 Holy Saturday

11 am RCIA Rehearsal 11am Blessing of the Food 8 pm Easter Vigil Mass

Sunday - April 16

Easter Sunday

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

MAKER FUN FACTORY VBS!

Registration for our jaw-dropping Maker Fun Factory summer program will begin in a few weeks. Curious kids entering grades PreK4 – 5 in September can spark their imagination in this interactive adventure which takes place the week

of July 10, 2017, from 9:00am-12:15pm. Individuals entering middle school through adult are invited to become part of our team. Older teens and adults are needed to run a station or oversee a large group of children. Younger teens (those entering 10th grade and younger) are needed to assist at a station or oversee a small group of children. Please keep in mind, spots are limited, especially for younger teens. Positions typically fill up the first week of registration. Please stay tuned for further details regarding our Maker Fun Factory program.

MOMS & TOTS NOTICE!

We will not have a Moms & Tots gathering this Wednesday, April 12. Bless you!

10th, 11th & 12th GRADERS: JOIN US FOR ANTIOCH 72

"Antioch has helped me so much in these tough teen years. It helped me get closer to God and has changed so many different aspects of my life because of that. My relationships with my family members and friends have improved greatly. Antioch has helped me battle through high school and all that comes along with it because it has helped me get to know God."

Applications are available for Antioch 72, to be held the weekend of May 19, 20 & 21, 2017. Please register online at www.ndcarmel.com. Applications are due Saturday, April 22, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact Pete DeNigris at pndenigris@gmail.com.

SENIOR LUNCHEON NOTICE!

We will NOThold a Senior Luncheon this April as it falls on the Monday following

Easter Sunday. We look forward to seeing you for our next luncheon on Monday, May 15!

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.

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

OLM 12TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING FOR MEN AND WOMEN GOLFERS

Join us Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Farmstead Golf & Country Club, Lafayette, NJ 07848. 8:30 Shotgun Start, Scramble (Best Ball) format. Price: $95, includes green fee/cart, buffet, and prizes. Get a foursome together and join us for a great day! Send check made out to Church of Our Lady of Mercy to: Peter Jovellanos, 15 Daniel Terrace, Whippany, NJ 07981. Any questions call Peter at 973-539-3921 or e-mail pbjovell@gmail.com.

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION \

Now we have come to the center of the Christian year, beginning with today, Passion Sunday, Holy Week, and culminating in the Pasch, the Sacred Triduum. Some have called the

culminating event in this week’s journey of faith “The Three Days of Easter.” The origins of many of our observances, including today’s blessing of palms and solemn entry into the church, hearken back to old Jerusalem.

In the late fourth century, a woman living a consecrated life in southern France made a four-year pilgrimage to Jerusalem. There, she encountered the rich liturgies of the city, bursting with Christians. She was a keen observer, and fortunately for us wrote vivid letters of her experience to a circle of women friends she calls her sisters. By the time of her journey, it is clear that even some catechumens were undertaking the dangerous journey so that they could be formed at the very site of the events of Christ’s passion and rising. At the heart of the pilgrim experience were processions, such as today’s joyous procession to the Mount of Olives, and brilliant catechesis from the bishop every day, as well as intense fasting and prayer.

When you resolve to keep this week holy in your own life, and especially when you commit to participate in the full Triduum

with worship in church and fasting at home, a very ancient tradition is within your grasp.

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

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

MENTAL ILLNESS

Six sessions presented by NAMI New Jersey, Wednesdays, April 19 through May 24,

6:30-8:30pm 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. 

FOOD & CLOTHING COLLECTION NOTICE

Please note that our April Food & Clothing Collection takes place this weekend (April 8 & 9, 2017), as opposed to the usual 3rd weekend of the month. If you do not have the opportunity to drop off your donations this weekend, please hold off dropping them off until our May collection, as we do not have storage space. Bless you!

WOMEN'S GUIDED MEDITATION

Women of our faith community, please join us for our Women's Guided Meditation, an opportunity to refresh your spirit and strengthen your faith. We will meet Wednesday, April 19, 7:30-8:30pm in our Resource Room. Bring a friend!

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT Friday, April 21, 7:30 pm to 9pm

At the home of parishioners Pat & Mike Guarino

Marriage Enrichment gatherings are very casual and informal. We share fellowship and light refreshments for about ½ hour and then gather to reflect and share thoughts on particular themes that help strengthen our marriages. If you have never attended a gather-

ing, please join us! For more information or to RSVP, please contact Pat & Mike Guarino at (973) 625-4713. 

CRS RICE BOWL: ENCOUNTER OUR NEIGHBORS

We encounter Jesus this week in Jerusalem, a community he knew well. We prayerfully enter into our own communities too, encountering those who are hungry and thirsty, and others who need our help. How does our Lenten journey motivate us to serve those we meet in our daily lives?

Visit crsricebowl.org for more. 

INFORMATION SHEET CHURCH NAME: Notre Dame of Mount Carmel BULLETIN NUMBER: 656100 Date of Publication: Sunday, 04/9/2017 Number of Pages Transmitted: Cover + 4 text pages + this page = 6 Special Instructions: Please call Melissa @ 973–538–1358 x100