Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

Erected in 1936, the entire structure reflects the architectural style developed by missionaries,

combining the building patterns of the Pueblo Indians with Spanish-Colonial design. Even the landscaping, with carefully selected shrubs and

trees, is typical.

Priest

Fr. Lawrence Seyer, Pastor

lseyer@mtcarmelsb.com

Monsignor Stephen Downes, Pastor Emeritus

Father Maurice O’Mahony, Pastor Emeritus

Parish Office

1300 East Valley Road

Santa Barbara, California 93108

Phone 805/969-6868 Fax 805/565-5959

Hours: 9am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 5pm

website: www.mtcarmelsb.com

email: dellastrada1300@gmail.com

Masses

Daily 7:45 AM

Saturday 7:45 AM Vigil Mass - 4:30 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - 12 Noon

Holy Day Mass Vigil Mass - 5:30 PM

7:45 AM— 9:00 AM (School Mass) - 5:30 PM

Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 - 4:15 PM (In Side Chapel)

Baptisms: Sundays (after the 12 Noon Mass)

Religious Education 805/969-4868 Sister Rosalie Callen, C.S.J. srrosalie@mountcarmelschool.net

Youth Ministry 805/574-9941 Sarah Mack - Youth Minister olmcsb93108@gmail.com High School Confirmation - ‘El Camino’ Middle School Youth Group - ‘The ‘M&M’s’ Young Adult Ministry - ‘MCYA’

Weddings 805/969-6868 Dori Macias - Wedding Coordinator olmcweddings@gmail.com Please call the Parish Office at least six months before the proposed wedding date.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School 805/969-5965 530 Hot Springs Road - Santa Barbara, 93108 Principal - Tracie Simolon Pre-K thru 8th Grade www.mountcarmelschool.net

Secular Order of Carmelites 805/969-3858 Evelyn Duimovich

Meets 2nd Sat. of each month

July 16, 2017 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

(Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel)

You have the crowned the year with your bounty, and your paths

overflow with a rich harvest.

- Psalm 65:12

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WELCOME TO

OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL If you are visiting or new to our community, we are blessed that you are here to worship with us and we welcome you! Our Pastor Father Lawrence, our retired priests, Fr. Steve and Fr. O’ Mahony and Parish Family extend the hospitality of Jesus Christ to you. If you would like more information about our faith community and ministries, please call or stop by our Parish Office. Our office hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:30am - 12 noon and from 1:30pm - 5pm. Our office phone number is 805/969-6868. Or email us at olmcweddings@gmail.com. And please join us for cappuccino, coffee and donuts in the side courtyard after the 10am Mass every Sunday.

May Our Lady of Mount Carmel be with you always. 

May she be the star that guides you and never disappears from

your horizon.  May she lead you now, throughout your life,

and at its completion to a safe haven.

Pope John Paul II Parishioner Registration Form Name ______________________________________ Name ______________________________________

Address ____________________________________ City ________________________________________ Zip _______ Phone (____)___________________

email _______________________________________ email _______________________________________

Check One: ____ New Parishioner ____ New Address ____ Would like Offertory Envelopes ____ Moving out of Parish

Please place the form into the Offertory basket or bring it by the Parish Office.

Thank You!

Whole Community Faith Sharing Reflection: In this week's gospel, Jesus teaches us about faith by using a parable about sowing seeds. We need to look critically at our own faith and decide if our faith seed has landed on the hard path, on rocky ground, thorns, or on fertile soil.  It is easy to want to be fertile soil, but Jesus knows that we are easily sidetracked by the world around us. We are constantly bombarded by trials and desires that lure us away from the Kingdom of Heaven. We must be ever vigilant and ensure that we are nurturing our seeds of faith. Question: What am I doing to help the seeds of my faith grow each day? Faith Response:  I will provide "good soil" for the faith of others to grow. 

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Two centuries ago, Archbishop John Carroll

worried that Americans would not appreciate the linguistic veil over our worship, and asked that the liturgy in the new United States be in English, not Latin. How did our liturgy come to be in Latin in the first place? In the first century, the dominant language in the regions where the church first flourished was Greek. Today in much of the world, almost everyone speaks at least a bit of English. Recently, the European Union even considered making English its official language, a curious proposal since only two English-speaking countries are members.

Just as English is a unifying language today, it was hard to function in the ancient world without a smattering of Greek. Even the word “Eucharist” comes from the Greek for “thanksgiving.” For a long time, Greek was the language of worship, even in Rome. Slowly, society in the west shifted to a bias for Latin and against Greek. Latin first appeared in public prayer at the end of the second century, in the colonial outposts of North Africa. Soon, Latin became the language of culture, and so as fixed prayer forms were written, they were transmitted in Latin. From Rome and Africa, over the next four centuries, the new liturgical language of Latin spread north to Gaul and Britain.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Ministry Assignments

SATURDAY , July 15th

4:30 PM Lector - Frederic Cogburn Eucharistic Ministers - Eustachhio Guadagnini &

Jack Stratford

SUNDAY, July 16th

8:00 AM

Lector - Mary Pat Whitney Eucharistic Minsters - Glen & Missy Mueller

10:00 AM Lector - Debbie Saucedo Euch. Ministers - Wendy Gragg, Carol Wathen, Carol Webb, Bob Nunez, Mary Press, Carol Groth-Marnat, Roger & Miny Willmon

12:00 PM Lector - Eloise Srednicki Eucharistic Ministers - Rafael & Jessie Victoria

Mass Intentions

SAT. July 15th 7:45 AM Claudio Butini + 4:30 PM Gino & Rosetta Guadagnini +

SUN. July 16th

8:00 AM Richard Aberte + 10:00 AM For All Our Parishioners 12:00 PM John and Anna Meta +

MON. July 17th 7:45 AM Bernice Morison +

TUES. July 18th 7:45 AM Virgil Todea + WED. July 19th 7:45 AM Int. of Millie Scuito

THURS. July 20th 7:45 AM Roger Donlon +

FRI. July 21st 7:45 AM Mary Owen +

SAT. July 22nd 7:45 AM M/M Edmund Mueller + 4:30 PM Harry & Irma King +

SUN. July 23rd 8:00 AM John Rosecrance + 10:00 AM For All Our Parishioners 12:00 PM Dino Puma +

Please Pray For The Sick Of Our Parish

Tyler Hester, Ann Rosecrance, Marilyn Schuermann, Robert Munoz, Roger Cass, Donna Tobin, Richard Steiler and Alicia Bolonis.

Do you know of someone who is no longer in need of being on our list? Wish to add immediate family? Does someone need to be visited? Please call our Parish Office at 805/969-6868.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD PANTRY

Catholic Charities Food Pantry continues to be in need. We must always remember those who may be homeless, those in between jobs and those whose family just have a basic need. Your continued support is appreciated. Food and clothing donations can be dropped off in the baskets in the back of the Church, in the Side Chapel or at the Rectory Office. Thank you for your generosity!

“Whatever you do for one of my brothers, you do for me.” Matthew 25:39

You Are Supported in Your Time of Loss

The Parish Staff & Clergy of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish want you to know that we are here to serve you at the time you might suffer the loss of a loved one. Please contact the Parish Office immediately upon the death of a family member so that we can begin to pray for you, your loved one, and make us aware of your needs in the coming days.

Parish Giving Week of July 1st/2nd

Envelope & Plate $7464 Maintenance $50

May God bless you for your commitment and continued support of our Parish community.

Greater love has no one than to lay down his life for

his friends. John 13:13

Parish Online Giving Sign up today at www.mtcarmelsb.com

How great is God's love for us! Your generous

giving shows your love for God and God's Church.

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Sunday - August 6th

A fun-filled day for approximately 150 economically poor children & teens who live in Carpinteria and Santa Barbara.

1. We are in need of gently used clothing for children and teens.

2. Raffle Items Wish List: • Sporting equipment - soccer, volley & basketballs, scooters/helmet • Beach equipment - towels, boogie boards, sand toys

• Games, books, puzzles, DVD’s

3. We are also in need of donations to purchase school supplies for the children.

Items may be dropped off and left under the convent carport.

Many Blessings, Sister Kathleen Patrice

For more information, please call the Faith Formation Office at 805/969-4868.

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Fingerprinting At Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Monday ~ August 21st Our Lady of Mount Carmel is hosting a Fingerprinting opportunity for Parish Volunteers and Parish/school staff. In order to cooperate with the Archdiocesan policies in providing a safe environment, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, School/Parish staff and Parish Volunteers are required to be fingerprinted along with Safeguard Training.

If you’re thinking of volunteering in the future or still need to be fingerprinted, please call for an appointment. For any questions regarding fingerprinting or to make an appointment, call Bridget Crooks at 805-566-1071 or email bocrooks@cox.net . Space will be limited.

SAVE THE DATE! OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL

SCHOOL 34TH ANNUAL AUCTION &

DINNER

Join us as we honor Pastor

Emeritus,

Rev. Maurice O’Mahony

on his 50th Golden Jubilee

Anniversary

and raise funds for our parish

school.

Saturday ~ September 16th

Starting at 5 pm

Santa Barbara Polo Fields

SAVE THE DATE! OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL

SCHOOL 34TH ANNUAL AUCTION &

DINNER

Join us as we honor Pastor

Emeritus,

Rev. Maurice O’Mahony

on his 50th Golden Jubilee

Anniversary

and raise funds for our parish

school.

Saturday ~ September 16th

Starting at 5 pm

Santa Barbara Polo Fields

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Here at OLMC Parish, we strive to offer our youth & young adults a place to “Belong,

Believe, Become.”

“El Camino”

High School Confirmation Group We explore our faith & journey to The Rite of Confirmation through topical discussion, music, debate, multimedia & art. Meets two Sundays a month, from 11am to 12:30pm in our Parish Hall.

Coming Year Information

Registrations forms for 2017-2018 are on the parish website or a registration packet may be picked up at the Parish Office during business hours. Registration may also be completed on

Orientation Day.

◊ Aug. 26th Orientation Meeting (11am to 12 noon in Parish Hall)

◊ Sept. 9th First Session

“Sanctus” High School CORE Team

Registration forms will be available on the parish website in August.

“M & M’s”

Middle School Youth Group Open to all 6th - 8th graders from ANY school. Meets on Wednesdays, once per month, in Parish Hall, from 6:30pm - 8pm.

Summer Events

◊ July 26th Westmont Pool Sunset Swim ** 4pm to7pm - Free!

◊ Aug. 2nd Lake Casitas Water Park ** $15 pp - 10am to 6:00pm Bring a sack lunch, water & sunscreen

◊ Sept. 6th The Return of the 13-Foot Banana Split and Bubble Soccer!!! 6:30pm to 8:00pm in the Parish Hall

** Off-campus events need a waiver AND a RSVP.

To RSVP, please text/call/email Sarah Mack at 574-9941, 969-6868 or

olmcsb93108@gmail.com

FAITH FORMATION

PROGRAM Instructing children in an

enriching, loving, and learning environment.

Safeguard Our Children

Did You Know? Practice Home Security with

Your Entire Family

It is important for parents and children to get into

a routine of safety. One of the major components of

a good personal safety program is awareness. You

can build awareness habits by following these tips:

check surroundings when you leave and return

home every day, make sure all doors and windows

are locked before leaving home,and keep your car

locked when you are in or out of it. To request a

copy of the VIRTUS article “Make it a Habit to

Practice Home Security Without Looking Like it’s a

Habit, Part 1,” email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or

call (213) 637-7227.

Please join us for Religious Education

Faith Formation Classes

Sundays • 8:40am – 9:50am Kindergarten - 8th grade

Classes start in August and end in May. The classes also include sacramental preparation. For more information, please contact the Faith Formation

Office at 805/969-4868.

Scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel There is a tradition–which may not be historical—that Mary appeared to Saint Simon Stock, a leader of the Carmelites, and gave him a scapular, telling him to promote devotion to it. The scapular is a modified version of Mary’s own garment. It symbolizes her special protection and calls the wearers to consecrate themselves to her in a special way. The scapular reminds us of the gospel’s call to prayer and penance—a call that Mary models in a splendid way.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124:1b-8;

Mt 10:34 — 11:1

Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34;

Mt 11:20-24

Wednesday:Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7;

Mt 11:25-27

Thursday: Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27;

Mt 11:28-30

Friday: Ex 11:10 — 12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15,

16bc, 17-18; Mt 12:1-8

Saturday: Ex 12:37-42; Ps 136:1, 23-24, 10-15;

Jn 20:1-2, 11-18

Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19; Ps 86:5-6, 9-10,

15-16; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Tuesday: St. Camillus de Lellis

Thursday: St. Apollinaris

Friday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi

Saturday: St. Mary Magdalene

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Prayer and meditation before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament are great ways to spend some special time with Him. You can ask Him for graces for yourself or for loved ones, reflect on His Word, or just keep Him company! And it’s no bother for Jesus. In fact, He very much wants to see you! Adoration is held every Wednesday, from 5pm to 8pm in the Main Church. Please find the time to spend with our Lord and sign-up on the white boards at the Church doors.

SHRINE CANDLES

Candles can be purchased during the weekday in the Parish Office. The donation is $4.00. Thank you.

The Schola Cantorum of the Paci�c

40th Anniversary Concert  Sunday, July 30th at 4pm

Beginning with the oldest-known Christian hymn, the concert will proceed "From Gregorian to Gospel," including works of Thomas Tallis, Palestrina, JS Bach, WA Mozart, William Billings, Music of the California Missions, Cesar Franck, Benjamin Britten, Leonard Bernstein and Taizé Chant composer Jacques Berthier.   Conducted by Choirmaster Vicente Bastidas-Elizondo and the Schola founder, Father Ted Ley, SM, the adult cantorale will be joined by child choristers of the Schola's choir school, Escolanía Pacífica.   Admission is gratis, free-will offering appreciated; a reception follows in the Parish Hall.

Living Stewardship Now Where has the word of God landed in the good soil of your life, and how does it bear fruit? Where has it been choked out or lost? © 2017 WLP.

Happy Anniversary Cliff and Jan Purcell celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary on July 16th, the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Congratulations and continued blessings for years to come.