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

November 29, 2015

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.* 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. *No weekday 5pm Mass from June 1st through Labor Day. 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 Maria Caivano. 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

Maria Caivano Parish Secretary, Ext. 100 mcaivano@ndcarmel.com

Cristina Folan Communications Support,

Ext. 105 commsupport@ndcarmel.com

Jim Keefe Music Director, Ext. 109

jkeefe@ndcarmel.com

Marilyn Zarzycki Director Faith Formation /

Confirmation, Ext. 121 marilynz@ndcarmel.com

Diane Byrne, Middle School Religious Ed. Coordinator

Ext. 111 dbyrne@ndcarmel.com

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

Parish Trustees Mary Kochan: (973) 540-8302 Frank DiSessa: (973) 267-8263

Pastoral Council President Paul Cocco: (973) 271-2623

Rev. Paddy O’Donovan Pastor, Ext. 101

frpaddy@ndcarmel.com

Rev. Mariusz Gajewski Parochial Vicar, Ext. 103

frmariusz@ndcarmel.com

Deacon Joe Quinn, Care of Sick/

Faith Sharing Groups (973) 476-8562

joeq8562@gmail.com

Deacon Dave Collins, RCIA/ PACT

(973) 884-0258 dvcollie@optonline.net

Deacon Al Fanelli, Youth Ministry, Prayer Renewal

(973) 428-8304 assisi410@aol.com

Deacon Henry deMena, Bereavement/Pre-Cana

hdemena@gmail.com On Twitter @DeaconHdM

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

mattlupi@verizon.net

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

josephharris@optonline.net

Deacon Ron Forino, Baptism Prep. - (973) 887– 2963

ronforino@aol.com

NOTRE DAME OF MT. CARMEL, CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 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)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28,2015: Weekday 5:00 Jack Gallagher by Ann Dlouhy Joe Ricci by Fran Wagner

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2015: First Sunday of Advent 7:30 Dottie Steiger by the Harris Family Dottie Steiger by Frank & Joan Clemente 9:00 Mary & Edward Cullen by Sr. Mary Cullen, SC Baby Lovro by JulieAnn Miller 10:30 Richard Hayward by Elaine Hayward Wai Har Chan by Elaine Hayward 12:15 Rev. Hugh Duffy, OSB Ann & Frank Di Gaudio by daughter Grace & family

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2015: St. Andrew the Apostle 12:10 Marge Newton by Maddy & Frank Onofrio Intentions of Joe & Ruth Quinn by Judy & Richard Koch 5:00 James Harmon by Anthony & Carolyn Tortorello Bill Byrnes by Pam & Dennis O'Connor TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2015: Advent Weekday 12:10 Jack Redmond by his wife Norma Achilles Grassano by Madeline Grassano 5:00 Dorothy Campbell by her family Frank DeSantis by Eda & Mario Tiberi WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015: Advent Weekday 12:10 Alfred Laverty by the Laverty Family Jean Dolce by Paul Cocco 5:00 Ronald Lipke by Tony & Julie Sciglitano Tom Verga by John Verga THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015: St. Francis Xavier 12:10 Frederick Rudolph by his children Debra Ann Kinsella by Paul Cocco 5:00 Vito Bozzi by the Lombardino Family FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015: Advent Weekday 12:10 Carolina Yap by her husband & children Anthony Dente by Ruth Dente 5:00 Joan Buck by the Smith Family David Carey by Gloria Ziobro SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015: Advent Weekday 12:10 Agnes Neubig by Dorothy Rosatelli Malcolm Coffey by Gloria Ziobro 5:00 James Fallon by his wife Judy Katherine DiSessa by Frank & Louise DiSessa

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2015: Second Sunday of Advent 7:30 Maria & Dominick Labianca by Ann & Frank Labianca Rose Soriano by Pete & Dot DeNigris 9:00 Frank Menza by the Parisi Family Al Rinaldi by Dave & Melissa Ciottone 10:30 George Johnston, Sr. by Terry Wisolmerski Dennis Deloria by the Abad Family 12:15 Rob & Christina DeFilippo by their family Frank Wukovits by his family

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

… a time to be born … Leonardo Antonio, son of Frank & Kimberly Marucci

… a time to heal … Sarah Comacho, Dom Condosta, Julie DeFillipps, Mary Esposito, Angela Dominy, Mary Esposito, Judith Graham, Babe Hand, Owen Hudson, Josephine Iacullo, Maryann Johnston, Richard Koch, Sandra Lastella, Sophia Lopez, Liz Madden, Susan McCormack, Christine McLoughlin, Eileen Pankow, Debra & Lonnie Perryman, Joe Polise, Kim Ponce, Meredith Raquet, Lori Ann Rizzuto, Paul Rizzuto, Patricia Sarno, Robin Smith, Bill Waller, Mary Weigh, Gerry Wyhopen

... a time to die … Sam Leto

Dolly Marconi, mother of Ginny Weis ... a time of great joy …

GOD’S GIFT FOR GIVING

Collection (11/21 11/22/15) To be reported next week Same collection last year $18,517.00

Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Intentions of Dahlia Clemente

Mother of Compassion Lamp will burn for Anne DiGaudio by her daughter Grace & family

St. Benedict Lamp will burn for Walter Ardin, Sr. by Maria Caivano

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6

Altar Linens: Ann Endahl

BE IN HIS PRESENCE Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

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

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

THE COMING KINGDOM

Jeremiah could see it coming—the kingship of Jesus and the restoration of Jerusalem. But was anybody listening? Is anybody listening now? It must have been tough being a prophet, but Jeremiah was persistent in his message because he knew that it needed to be heard.

Also persistent in his message is Paul as he encourages the Thessalonians—and all of us—to live in accordance with the kingship that Jeremiah foretold. He encourages us to conduct ourselves in ways of holiness

so that we may be well prepared for the king’s coming. Finally, Jesus himself tells us to be ever diligent so that we may gain favor before our God and King.

Jeremiah could see the kingship of Jesus coming. As we begin the season of Advent, Paul and Jesus tell us not only how to prepare for the Kingdom, but how to live it day to day.

SAVE THE DATE: NOTRE DAME CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Sunday, December 13, 2015, 4pm In our Church

Everyone is invited to get in the Christmas spirit and join us for this special Christmas concert featuring our very own Music Ministry! Refreshments courtesy of our Social Events Ministry.

BE A PART OF OUR ANGEL TREE EFFORT

Our two "Angel Trees" are now in the Gathering Space, decorated with angels, bells and doves. Please consider reaching out to those in need by taking one or more angels, bells, or doves and purchasing the suggested gift. Gifts should be put in gift bags with the angel, bell or dove firmly attached, and brought back to our Gathering Space, no later than Sunday, December 13. This is a great way to give to the less for tunate at Christmastime.

If you or a family you know is experiencing difficult circumstances and would benefit from support, please contact Marilyn at 973-538-1358, ext. 121.

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 9 at 12:30pm (following our 12:10 daily Mass) & at 7:30pm (a meditative service with music, Adoration & Benediction).

LOVING ATTENTION NEEDED!

If you're someone who loves and appreciates the beauty of our worship space each time you attend a liturgy here at Notre Dame, we could really use your help. Our Altar Linens Ministry - the wonderful, dedicated helpers who ensure our altar linens are laundered and folded each week - is in urgent need of helping hands. Ministers serve on a rotating basis each week so that it does not become burdensome for anyone. If you think you might be able to help, or if you'd like to know more of the specifics, please contact Agnes Loughlin at 973-539-9524, or via e-mail: agnesloughlin25@gmail.com.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday, December 5, 2015, 6:30-10pm

Our Lady of Mercy Parish Center

Join us for great food, professional entertainment, Santa Claus and an ornament exchange for the children. Admission is one dessert per family. Space is limited to 250 people and reservations are required. If you

would like to attend, please RSVP by December 1 to Peter George at petermatthewgeorge@gmail.com or call 862-812-0835 with your name, phone number, number of people who will be attending and the ages of any children.

AN ADVENT PRAYER

Lord Jesus,

Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.

We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day.

We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.

We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom.

We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.

We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.

To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus!" Amen.

Henri Nouwen

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November 29, 2015

FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DATES TO REMEMBER Sunday - November 29 Alternative Christmas Cards

7:30am, 9am, 10:30am 12:15pm Mass 11 am Baptism Prep.

Monday - November 30

12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 4 pm K-5 Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 7 pm Middle School Faith Formation 7:30 pm Antioch 69 Planning Meeting 7:30 pm Spiritual Book Club 7:30 pm Annual Lector Mtg. 7:30 pm Men’s Cornerstone Speakers’ Mtg. 7:30 pm Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide 7:30 pm Novena 8:30 pm AA

Tuesday - December 1

12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 10:30 am Psalms 4 pm K-5th Faith Formation 7 pm Middle School Faith Formation 7 pm Centering Prayer 7 pm First Reconciliation Service 7:30 pm Contemplative Living 7:30 pm Laudato Si

Wednesday December 2

12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 9:30 am Moms & Tots 10:30 am James: Pearls of Wise Living 4 pm K-5th Faith Formation 5:30 pm Joyful Noise Choir Rehearsal 7 pm First Reconciliation Service 7 pm Middle School Faith Formation 7 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7 pm Walking Toward Eternity 8 pm Operation Appalachia

Thursday - December 3

12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 10:30 am Centering Prayer 6 pm Yoga 7:15 pm Follow Me (Traditional) 7:30 pm Cub Scout Den 3 7:30 pm Family Support & Recovery 8:30 AA/Al-Anon

Friday - December 4

12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 7 am - 7 pm Adoration 11 am Overeaters Anonymous 5 pm Special Needs Confirmation Session 7:30 pm Discovering Christ Reunion

Saturday - December 5 Alternative Christmas Cards

12:10 pm Daily Mass 9:30 am Quilting Ministry 10:30am ACTS: The Spread of the Kingdom 12:45 pm Reconciliation 2:30 pm 8th Grade Care One Service 5 pm Sunday Vigil Mass

Sunday - December 6 Alternative Christmas Cards

7:30am, 9am, 10:30am 12:15pm Mass 11 am Baptism Prep. 9 am / 10:30am Shepherd’s Call 9 am PreK-5th Faith Formation 9am Special Needs Faith Formation 9 am 7th Grade Service Project 10:30 am RCIA 5 pm L1 Confirmation Session 7 pm L2 Confirmation Session 7 pm First Reconciliation Service

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

CONFIRMATION NEWS and INFORMATION

The NEXT Confirmation Class Sessions for Levels 1 and 2 will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6.

Level 1 meets from 5-6:30 p.m. Level 2 meets from 7-8:30 p.m.

Please pray for our 2nd Graders who will be receiving for the first time this week the

Sacrament of Reconciliation.

SHEPHERD'S CALL: Making Mass time count - for you AND your little one!

Shepherd's Call gives parents the opportunity to attend 9am or 10:30am Sunday Mass without distractions, while their little ones (18 months through 3 years of age) are offered in our Youth Ministry Room a safe environment of loving Christian care and spiritual nurturing. For more information, please visit our website at www.ndcarmel.com, or contact Norma Jahl at jahl2@verizon.net or Kelli White at kbankert@hotmail.com.

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.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WANTED: Local Mom (friend of ND parishioner) in Morris Township in need of home/household assistance. Mom going through medical treatments needs part-time assistance to help in her home after school, 2-3 days per week from 3:30 - 7pm. Includes help overseeing her two children (6th and 4th graders) do their homework, make their lunch for next day, etc., as well as occasionally picking up groceries at the store, or running similar errands. Please contact Andrea at 201-294-8674.

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IF YOU COULD HELP BRING A FAMILY BACK TO CHURCH, WOULD YOU?

Many young families stop coming to Mass due to struggles they encounter in keeping their little ones from being disruptive during Mass. Our Shepherd's Call Ministry gives families an opportunity to come to our 9am or 10:30am Mass and change an experience of stress and frustration to one of spiritual nourishment for the entire family!

Will you consider helping us? Minister s are scheduled to serve only once per month or less, based on personal availability, and may choose to serve during the 9am or 10:30am Mass (or both!). About an hour and half of your time each month is all it takes to bring these families back to Mass! If you are able to make a difference in the lives of these families, contact Kelli White at kbankert@hotmail.com, Norma Jahl at jahl2@verizon.net.

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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

HAPPENING AT ST. PAUL INSIDE THE WALLS

Join us for any of the following programs:

Men After His Heart: A basic course in spirituality for men. Self-contained sessions will explore spiritual themes important to men and their growth in faith. Fr. Paul Manning, presenter. Tuesday, December 1 from 7:30-9pm.

Women’s Health and Fertility Awareness: Learn an effective, healthy, moral and inexpensive system that integrates health with moral family planning for couples who are trying to achieve pregnancy, who have fertility concerns or who need to regulate pregnancy. Saturday, December 5 from 10am-noon

Catholic by Choice: Converts’ Convocation: Join presenter, Brian Honsberger, to celebrate the gift of the Catholic faith and journey through a consulting process to identify the best approaches and techniques to reach out to other non-Catholics. Saturday, December 5 from 10am-1pm.

Speaking of Faith: Where Faith Intersects Life: Fr. Paul Manning will interview Joseph W. Spada, CFP, Senior Principal and Member of the Board of Directors of Summit Financial Resources, Inc., about his encounter with and response to God and the integration of faith into work and life. Wednesday, December 9 from 7:30-9pm.

Please go to www.insidethewalls.org for more information and to register.

5TH ANNUAL ADVENT/CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The Music Ministries of Christ the King in New Vernon and St. Patrick’s in Chatham invite all to our 5th Annual Advent/Christmas concert, an opportunity to start the season with a wonderful celebration of music and prayer! The concerts will feature the combined choirs of both parishes with the accompaniment of a

small ensemble. We will have two performances: Saturday, December 5 at 7:30pm at St. Patrick Church,

85 Washington Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928 Sunday, December 6 at 2pm at Church of Christ the King,

16 Blue Mill Rd, New Vernon, NJ 07976.

Free admission, all are welcome!

DIOCESAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT: THE FIRST NOEL

All are invited to join Bishop Serratelli and the faithful of the diocese for our annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 6 at 4pm at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Parsippany. This year's concert, THE FIRST NOEL, will feature the Diocesan Choir , the Diocesan Children's Choir and the Gramercy Brass Quintet. A variety of music will be presented spanning many centuries and cultures, bringing the joy of Christ's birth into our hearts and lives.

OPERATION APPALACHIA Alternative Christmas Cards

Starting this weekend (Nov. 28 & 29), we will be 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!

QUILTS… PATCHES OF PRAYER, COMFORT & HEALING!

“Thank you to the quilting ministry for the prayer quilt you made for my husband. He had five surgeries and his doctors are planning for his last one. Thank you for your love and healing energy around our family during these challenges.”

Did you happen to see the beautiful quilts currently displayed in our Gathering Space? These quilts are made throughout the year by our Quilting Ministry angels, for homebound parishioners and others who are ill and in need of our prayers and support. The love and prayers this ministry brings to their handy works “spill over” in the name of Christ, to so many others beyond the initially intended. There are infinite ways to invite others to experience Christ’s love! Your actions, even “behind the scenes” have boundless spiritual power!

All are welcome to join this unique and valued ministry, regardless of quilting or sewing experience. To find out more, contact Pat Gawdun at 973-428-3930 or gawdun.pat@verizon.net.

WORLD RENOWNED IRISH TENOR RONAN TYNAN CONCERT

On Saturday, December 19, world renowned Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan will perform at St. Catherine of Siena, 10 N Pocono Rd, Mountain Lakes. This is a rare opportunity to hear one of the great voices of our time perform in a small, intimate venue. The concert will begin at 8:00 pm, followed by a light reception and opportunity to meet Mr. Tynan. Seats are as-signed, and range from $70-110. Tickets are limited and must be paid in full at time of purchase. To purchase, contact Whitney Dubose at queendubose@aol.com, 973-586-2777.

YOGA/MEDITATION CLASS HERE AT ND

Come experience for yourself the wonderful range of health benefits that yoga and meditation can offer you.

This program will provide you with a variety of gentle yoga postures and meditative techniques designed to warm and open the body and quiet the mind.

Join us on Thursdays, 6pm—7:15pm in the Parish Hall. Fee: $10.00 per class. For more information call 973-495-2669 (cell) Email: pprosperi51@gmail.com.

2015 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL Serving Christ Among Us

The Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps fund the education of our seminarians. With the blessing of increased vocations to the priesthood in our Diocese, comes the obligation to prepare these men who will one day serve our parishes. Your participation in the Appeal helps to make that happen. Please make a pledge to the 2015 Bishop’s Annual Appeal today! For your convenience, you can make an online gift at www.2015appeal.org.

INFORMATION SHEET CHURCH NAME: Notre Dame of Mount Carmel BULLETIN NUMBER: 656100 Date of Publication: Sunday, 11/29/2015 Number of Pages Transmitted: Cover + 4 text pages + this page = 6 Special Instructions: Please call Maria @ 973–538–1358 x100