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

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 26, 2017

“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink.”

- Matthew 25:35

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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 ex-tend 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 Gospel — Matthew 25:31-46

Reflection: For this year's feast of Christ the King, we read of Jesus as King and Judge. He judges on the basis of care for the needy. Both the faithful and unfaithful ask the same questions of Him and re-ceive the same answer. We are fortunate in that Je-sus has revealed to us how we are to behave to-ward the least among us. Remember, nations as well as individuals will be judged by this simple rule. Question: If I were judged today by God, what would be my greatest regret? What is one thing I could do to change that? Faith Response: I will reflect on this demanding Gospel passage by seeing Jesus in those in need. I will follow that by engaging in works of mercy.

Living Stewardship Now

A Prayer to Christ the King from the Liturgy:

Almighty and merciful God, you break the power of evil

and make all things new in your Son Jesus Christ, the King of the universe.

May all in heaven and earth acclaim your glory

and never cease to praise you. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,

your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

(The Roman Missal, Opening Prayer for Our Lord Jesus Christ the King)

Online Giving Sign up today at www.mtcarmesb.com

How great is God's love for us! Your generous giv-ing shows your love for God and God's Church.

First Friday—December 1st Exposition of the Blessed Sacra-ment takes place this Friday, the First Friday of December, from after the 7:45 am Mass until Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 12 noon.

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Ministry Assignments

SATURDAY - Nov. 25th

4:30 PM

Lector - Gabe Saglie Eucharistic Ministers - Eustacchio Guadagnini & Sue de Ponce

SUNDAY - Nov. 26th

8:00 AM

Lector - Molly Rosecrance Eucharistic Minsters - David & Bridget Crooks

10:00 AM

Lector - John Kelly Euch. Ministers - Wendy Gragg, Carol Wathen Kristin O’Donnell, Carol Webb, Alvin & Rina Bentajado, Roger & Miny Willmon

12:00 PM

Lector - Gabe Saglie Eucharistic Ministers - Brenda Nielsen & Gloria Tejeda

Mass Intentions

SAT. Nov. 25th 7:45 AM Jack McClellan + 4:30 PM Gino & Rosetta Guadagnini +

SUN. Nov. 26th

8:00 AM For All Our Parishioners 10:00 AM Kerry Doud + 12:00 PM June Dahlstrom + MON. Nov. 27th 7:45 AM Ron Young + TUES. Nov. 28th 7:45 AM Dr. Earl Baker + WED. Nov. 29th 7:45 AM Elaine Enick + THURS. Nov. 30th 7:45 AM Bonnie Murray +

FRI. Dec.1st 7:45 AM Mike Croke & Daniel J. McNamara + SAT. Dec. 2nd 7:45 AM Tom Dunn + 4:30 PM Elaine Enick +

SUN. Dec. 3rd 8:00 AM For All Our Parishioners 10:00 AM Dr. Jerome Kay + 12:00 PM Jane Weinheimer +

Please Pray For The Sick Of Our Parish

Tyler Hester, Marilyn Schuermann, Robert Munoz, Roger Cass, Richard Steiler, Cliff Purcell, Mark Morehart, Sergio Gonzales Beltran, Jane Burkemper 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.

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 Nov. 11th/12th

Envelope & Plate $6854

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

CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD PANTRY

Catholic Charities Food Pantry continues to be in need. We must al-ways remember those who may be homeless, those in between jobs and those whose family just have a basic need. Your continued support is ap-

preciated. 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

Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age, says the Lord.

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The Twenty-Sixth Annual Mistletoe Ball Honoring Community Stars

Dr. James Paul Garcia & Erin Graffy

Friday ~ December 1st ~ 6:00pm to 10:30pm Coral Casino ~ Black Tie Preferred ~ Valet Parking

Guest Speaker Bishop Robert E. Barron ~ Auctioneer John Palminteri

Join your friends for an uplifting and festive evening with fine dining and great dancing to benefit Catholic Charities of Santa Barbara

Tickets are $275 pp. Table reservations are also available.

For ticket information, contact Yolanda Vasquez at (805)965-7045 x 109 or yvasquez@ccharities.org.

Help the working poor in our community, with a ‘hand up’, not a 'hand out!

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As you entered the Church today, you may have noticed the beautiful Christmas trees adorned with ornaments decorated by our children, parents, grandparents and pa-rishioners. Each ornament has a tag of an economically poor child in SB or Carpinte-ria. The tags have a set of directions, the child’s name, age & desired gifts they need & requested. If you wish, you can take these ornaments home, buy up to two gifts for that child, wrap it and please bring them to the Rectory by SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3RD. Our Elves need time to assemble the gifts together for deliv-ery. It is very important to attach the tag to the wrapped gifts so we will know to whom the gift belongs. On the tag, please circle which gift/s you’ve purchased. The orna-ments with a ribbon are families. If you have any questions, please contact Sr. Kath-leen Patrice at 969-4868. Thank you again to Anthony’s Christmas Trees & Wreaths for the donation of the Christmas trees.

Santa Barbara Regional Young Adult Ministry December 5th Event

Join us at SBCC as we hear from one of the greats!

This event is free and seating is first come,

first serve, so plan on arriving early.

This lecture will also be

Live - streamed in an adjacent hall.

For more information, please contact

olmcsb93108@gmail.com

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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.

Session/ Program Information

◊ Dec. 3rd Rite of Acceptance—Year II 10 Mass & Regular Session (Service opportunity - Santa’s Workshop) ◊ Dec. 10th Advent & White Elephant Session

“Sanctus” High School CORE Team Peer Leaders for -

◊ San Francisco Urban Plunge Dec. 1st - 3rd

◊ Dec. 3rd Santa’s Workshop

“M & M’s” Middle School Youth Group Open to all 6th - 8th graders from ANY school. Meets on Wednesdays, once per month, from 6:30 - 8pm.

Events

◊ Dec. 4th Santa’s Workshop

◊ Dec. 6th Advent Study Break White Elephant Gift Exchange

FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM

Instructing children in an enriching, loving, and learning

environment.

Safeguard Our Children Did You Know?

Neglect Is a Common Form of Abuse

Neglect is the most common form of child abuse. It is the failure to meet a child’s basic needs, includ-ing housing, food, clothing, education, safety and access to health care. Neglect is most often charac-terized by acts of omission that aren’t easy to see. The signs of neglect are wide and varied, and may include: failure to develop and grow appropriately, or malnourishment, among infants; wearing inade-quate clothing for the weather; and children who seem to be wholly responsible for the welfare of their siblings. If you know that any type of abuse is occurring, or if a child discloses to you, it is impor-tant to communicate these concerns to the appro-priate authorities. Call your local law enforcement or child protective services department to report suspected abuse of any kind. For a copy of the VIRTUS® article “The Oft-Forgotten Type of Abuse: Neglect,” visit: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx or call (213) 637-7508.

For more info, please text/call/email

Sarah Mack - Youth Minister 805.574.9941

olmcsb93108@gmail.com

‘MCYA’ Mt. Carmel Young Adults

Are you a Westmont student who needs a ride to Mass? Please call/text Sarah Mack at 805/574-9941 before 6pm Saturday nights to arrange a ride.

VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children

Certification Session

If you are a new volunteer or your VIRTUS has expired, you will need this class.

THIS Monday • Nov. 27th • 6:00pm – 9:00pm In the Parish Hall

Please RSVP to Sr. Kathleen Patrice at 969-4868.

Scripture by Heart Program November ‘Gratitude’

First, I give thanks to my God through Jesus Christ.

Romans 1:8

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Monthly School Tour Second Tuesday of each Month—December 12th

If you know a family seeking a Catholic educa-tion for their children, this is a great opportunity to get to know our school and meet the principal. Contact the school office to reserve your spot! (805) 969-5965.

Be sure to check out our newly redesigned web-site to learn more about our school — www.mountcarmelschool.net

Follow us on Facebook to see regular updates from our school community!

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — I will rescue my scattered sheep (Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — As in Adam all die, so too in Christ all shall be brought to life (1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28). Gospel — Whatever you did to the least ones, you did to me (Matthew 25:31-46).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Monday: Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time Thursday: St. Andrew Friday: First Friday Saturday: First Saturday; Blessed Virgin Mary

Bishop Diego High School Update Bishop Diego High School's Annual Open House is set for Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Prospective students and families are in-vited to tour our campus, meet students, teachers, parents, and staff, learn more about Bishop's activi-ties and athletics programs, and experience the Cardinal spirit! Online applications for the 2018/19 school year are now open. Applications can be found on Bishop Diego's website under the Admissions tab. Shadow Visit Days are now available for eighth grade stu-dents interested in spending the day at Bishop Diego. Snack and lunch are provided and reserva-tions are required. Dates are filling up quickly! For more information, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@bishopdiego.org or call at 805.967.1266, ext. 118.

28th Annual National Night of Prayer for Life

Friday ~ December 8th After the 5:30pm Mass, starting at 6:30pm until

10:30 pm (In the Main Church) Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary, Chaplet of Divine

Mercy and Prayers of Reparation, uniting our prayers with Catholics throughout the country to

turn hearts towards Christ and end abortion.

This is a nation-wide effort -- National Hour of Unity is from 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm PST

PLEASE JOIN US FOR ALL OR PART OF THE TIME.

2017 Adopt-A-Student Appeal We would like to begin by saying “many, many thanks” to the parishioners and friends for the wonderful response to last year’s Appeal. The gen-erosity of donors helps our goal to support fami-lies who realize the great value of a Catholic edu-cation at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Won’t you help again by making a donation or pledge to our Adopt-A– Student today? Your gift is an invest-ment in the future and it is priceless to the child who receives. Donations can still be made. Donation/pledge cards can be found on the tables by all the Church doors or pick one up in the Parish office. Please feel free to contact our Pastor, Fr. Lawrence or Chris Toomey, Appeal Chairperson at 805/969-6474, if you have any questions.

2018 AXXESS BOOKS 2018 AXXESS books are now available for pur-chase in the school office for $40 with $13 of every purchase going back directly to our school. This is a great way to support our parish school and get some good deals around town. Call or stop by the school office to reserve your copy!