Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church - Our Lady of Mount Carmel · 03-01-2016 · Rev. Kevin Schott...

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 120 Prospect Street, Nutley, New Jersey 07110

January 3, 2016

Rev. Dennis E. Reiff

Pastor

Rev. Kevin Schott

Parochial Vicar

Deacon Aldo Antola

Pastoral Associate

Sr. Mary Rose Conforto, MPF

Director of Religious Education

Andrew Cardona

Director of Music Ministry

Mass Schedule

Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.

Saturday Morning: 7:30 a.m.

Sunday: Saturday, 5 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 12:15 p.m.

Holy Days: As Announced

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Weekdays after the 8 a.m. Mass

Saturday: 4-5 p.m.

Devotions

Infant of Prague Novena: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Novena: Wednesday

following the 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Masses

First Friday Devotions: Following

the 8 a.m. Mass

Mission Statement

Our mission as a holy parish is to communicate and to celebrate the life and spirit of Jesus by our

words and actions in order to build a dynamic, loving, caring and outreaching community of faith.

Rectory Hours Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

The rectory is closed between

12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Closed Fridays in July

through Labor Day.

Rectory Phone Numbers

(973) 667-2580

(973) 661-1623

Fax: (973) 667-0648

Emails

[email protected]

[email protected]

Website www.olmc-nutley.org

Marriages

Please schedule at least ONE YEAR in advance of your wedding. Pre-Cana and other

instruction sessions are required.

Sacraments of Healing

Please notify the parish office if someone is ill at home.

Baptisms

We request parents attend a Baptism Instruction Session before the birth of their

child. The Sacrament of Baptism is usually celebrated the third Sunday of each

month, except during Lent (when we will not celebrate the sacrament until Easter).

All Baptisms are scheduled in person at the rectory.

Parish Membership

All are welcome to join our Parish Family. Parish policy requires registration to

participate in Baptism, Marriage and Religion Classes. Please notify the office when

a change of address or move occurs.

The Epiphany of the Lord

January 3, 2016 ~ The Epiphany of the Lord

~ 577~ Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Saturday January 2

7:30 a.m. Nancy and Louis Ferraro

5 p.m. Charles Braun, Sr.

Sunday January 3

7:30 a.m. Vincent and Blanche Rapp

9:15 a.m. Mary Ellen Rupp

10:45 a.m. Casmer and Donald Klos

12:15 p.m. Gemma Arguelles

Monday January 4

7 a.m. Caterina Calello

8 a.m. Kathleen Hill

Tuesday January 5

7 a.m. Bob Giovanninni

8 a.m. Loretta Di Michele

Wednesday January 6


8 a.m. Patrick Esposito

Thursday January 7


5 p.m. Tom Gialanella

Friday January 8

8 a.m. Antonio and Carmela Racioppi

12 p.m. Caterina Calello

Saturday January 9

7:30 a.m. Guispina Cifelli

5 p.m. Marie Buono

Sunday January 10

7:30 a.m. Hoyt Peavy

9:15 a.m. James and Grace O’Hara

10:45 a.m. Michael Tortoriello

12:15 p.m. Sophie Reuss

The Sanctuary Light honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Our Lord in the Tabernacle is lit this week

in Loving Memory of

Carmela Rizzolo

The Bread and Wine offering this week in Loving Memory of

Helen and Harry Reiff

Mass Intentions

Masses are scheduled in person during office hours.

Come to the rectory to:

~ Schedule a Mass for a loved one (living or

deceased).

~Make an offering in honor or in memory of a loved

one for The Sanctuary Light, Bread and Wine or

Church Flowers.

Parish Collection Collection amounts are unavailable due

to the New Year deadline

set by our publisher.

Prayers for Health Reasons Robert Balogh, Josephine Benimeo,

George Berkovich, Rudolfo Clavecilla,

Ana Marie de Vera, Peter Del Negro,

Donald and Shirley Di Benedetto, Joshua Di Costanzo,

Richard Dinzes, Nicholas Ellis, Grace Fiore,

Joan Gabriele, Connie Garcia, Barbara Wolf-Gordon,

Robert Griffin, Barbara Hahn, Mary Hamilton,

Edward Keane, Barbara Klena,

Madonna Junker, Justin, Lucille, Lynda,

Eve McKay, Gerard F. Melillo, Madeline Micael,

Lawrence Miller, Kevin Murphy,

Karen Ann Niles, Joseph Nitti, Jack Nitz,

Robert Palmer, Maria A. Penaranda,

Evelyn Perry, Vincent Petracco, Isabella Piccininno,

Richard Reidy, Albert Reyes, Jocelyn Reyes,

Marie Rispoli, Anne Rotonda, Stephen Sawruk,

John Tiseo, Mariana Toledo, Joan Tomol, James Tressito, Ramona Zungri.

Baptism Preparation

If you are expectant parents, please

arrange to attend our Baptismal In-

struction Program before the birth of

your child. Baptismal Instruction and

Baptisms must be scheduled in per-

son, at the rectory. The next Baptis-

mal Instruction Course is Sunday, January 10 at

2 p.m. The next Baptism is scheduled for Sunday,

January 17 at 2 p.m. Please visit our website to

read guidelines for godparents and for a com-

plete Baptismal Schedule.



Food Pantry

Many people only donate to food pantries at holiday

times, but we want to thank you, for being so con-

sistent all year round, with your generous giving. No

matter what time of the year it may be, you have

never stopped sharing with those less fortunate. We

thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Donations

to our Food Pantry consist of non-perishable foods:

such as soups, sauces, pasta, rice, cereals, dry milk,

canned vegetables, as well as toiletries (toothpaste,

toothbrushes, soap, etc.) Please check expiration

dates before donating food. If the food is out of date,

kindly discard.

Join Us… Knights of Columbus

To join our Knights, email Michael at

[email protected] or call the rectory. The

group meets the first and third Tuesday of the

month at 8 p.m. The next meeting is January

5.

Women’s Auxiliary

Meetings are held the second Monday of each

month at 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall. If you would

like to become a member of our group call Linda,

(973) 661-0090. The ladies will be meeting on

January 11 (weather permitting).

Adult Handicraft

Our crafters will be taking a break during the

month of January.

OLMC Website

Forgot to pick up a Sunday bulletin? Visit our web-

site www.olmc-nutley.org to check out the latest bul-

letin, get Religious Education news, Mass schedules,

find out more information about our various organi-

zations, events, etc. Pay us a visit!

How to Report Abuse

The Archdiocese takes very seriously any and all

allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the

clergy, Religious and lay staff of the Archdiocese.

We encourage anyone with knowledge of an act of

sexual misconduct to inform us immediately so that

we may take appropriate action to protect others

and provide support to victims of sexual abuse. Indi-

viduals who wish to report an allegation of sexual

misconduct may do so by calling the Archdiocesan

Office of Child and Youth Protection at (201) 407-

3256.

Religious Education

~There are no CCD classes on Sunday, January 3.

~Confirmation Meeting for Parents: Wednes-

day, February 3 in the Parish Hall.

~Mandatory Confirmation Retreat for 9th

Grade: Saturday, February 6, 1-6 p.m.

YANA

Our Parish Bereavement Support

Group will meet on Wednes-

day, January 13 from 7:30 p.m.-

9 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Our

Support Group is open to anyone

(parishioner or non-parishioner)

who has suffered the loss of a

friend, relative or a loved one. There is no charge

and reservations are not required. All you need is an

open mind and an open heart. Let us try to help you

through this time of grief.

Oliver’s Corner

Friendship is a

single soul dwelling

in two bodies.

Part Time Office Help Wanted

Looking for a part time job? We’re looking for a part

time receptionist in the rectory office. If you’re inter-

ested, email or mail us your resume or stop by the

rectory during office hours to fill out an application.

Carol Sing!

Come celebrate the gift of music

as we host our First (hopefully)

Annual Carol Sing with mem-

bers of our Youth Choir as our

special guests. Join us on Sun-

day, January 3 at 3 p.m. in the

Church for carols, followed by

light refreshments in the Parish Hall.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for January

We pray that sincere dialogue among men and

women of different faiths may produce the fruits of

peace and justice. We also pray that by means of

dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of

the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions.



Sunday, January 3

No CCD Classes

Tuesday, January 5

Choir Practice, 5:30/8 p.m.

Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m.

K of C, 8 p.m.

Monday, January 11

Women’s Auxiliary, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, January 12

Choir Practice, 5:30/8 p.m.

Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 13

YANA, 7:30 p.m.

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especially right here in the Archdiocese of Newark.

We are now blessed that Catholic talk radio is avail-

able to assist us here in New Jersey in our efforts to

spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. WNSW -- 1430

AM is Relevant Radio's most recent station, and is

located in the Archdiocese of Newark Chancery offic-

es on Clifton Avenue. We encourage you to spread

the news of WNSW 1430 AM far and wide, and to

tune in to the station and share with your family

and friends this informative and entertaining tool of

the New Evangelization for the good of the Church,

her people, and all who seek the Truth.

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Patient Toll Free: (866) 328-1313

[email protected]

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Stewardship

We have an obligation to share with others, that

which God has given us. Share your time, and tal-

ents. Men and women can become involved in the

life of our Parish by becoming an Altar Server,

Catechist, Choir Member, Lector, and/or Ush-

er. By taking an active role in the liturgical life, and

service of the Parish, you can have a wonderful ex-

perience. Feel free to fill out the form on the bottom

of this page, and drop it in the collection basket or

call the rectory.

RCIC

We have something new here at

OLMC. The Rite of Christian Initi-

ation of Adults (Children)! We have

four children preparing to receive

the Easter Sacraments. And so, we

ask you to keep Rachel Hamilton (a

Catechumen preparing to receive the Sacraments of

Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist), Ashlyn

and Derrick Kurtzmann and Nicholas

Miranda are all preparing to complete their Chris-

tian Initiation with the Sacraments of Eucharist

and Confirmation, in your prayers as they make

this two year journey. We also thank their parents

for joining them in this walk of faith.

Each week in the Intercessions of Mass, there will

be a prayer for them, that we as a community may

prayerfully support them.

Felician Reading Program

The Felician Reading Center will offer a Reading

Improvement Program for students in grades 2, 3,

and 4. The program will begin on January 25 and

end on April 28. The classes are held twice a

week (Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays

and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.) The program

will aim to increase reading speed with primary em-

phasis on the improvement of phonics, comprehen-

sion and vocabulary skills. For further information,

call Sister Mary Andrew at (973) 473-7447, ext. 123.



Parish Registration

Our welcome mat is al-

ways out. If you enjoy

worshipping at Our Lady

of Mount Carmel Church,

make us your official Par-

ish by taking a few moments to register. Please

complete the information in the space below and

place it in the collection and we will contact you.

You may also download a registration form on

our website. All information is kept confidential.

Quick Parish Registration Request

I wish to register as a

Parishioner of OLMC

Name: ______________________________

Address: ____________________________

Town: ______________________________

Phone: ______________________________

□New Registration

□Change of Address

□Would you like donation Envelopes? Please

check the box for yes.

Ministry Sign Up Form

Name: _______________________________

Address: _____________________________

Town/Zip: ____________________________

Phone: _______________________________

I am interested in the following Ministry(ies):

□ Altar Server

□ Catechist

□ Lector

□ Choir

□ Other ____________

Marriage Enrichment

Jesus wants you to see more clearly the blessings of

your sacrament of matrimony. The Worldwide Mar-

riage Encounter Weekend helps you to see God’s

plan for your marriage. For more information con-

tact Mike and Janet Turco at (973) 427-7016 or

(609) 335-6880 or email [email protected].

Choir Practice

Junior Choir: Every Tuesday

at 5:30 p.m./Adults: Every

Tuesday at 8 p.m. New mem-

bers are always welcome.

Call Andrew, (347) 678-6702,

email: [email protected].

Important Tax Information

If you wish to receive a statement of your 2015 do-

nations to OLMC, kindly provide your name, ad-

dress and daytime phone number. You may also

email your request: [email protected].

Please do not call the rectory to request this

information. We’ll give you a call when your

statement is ready (approximately five busi-

ness days). You may drop this form in the collec-

tion basket on any Sunday.

Name: _______________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

Town/Zip: ____________________________________

Daytime Phone: ______________________________

Email: ________________________________________

If you’re planning a winter getaway…

Visit www.masstimes.org.

You can find Catholic worship

schedules worldwide.

Support Group for Those

Who are Separated or Di-

vorced Resumes

in February

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is

starting another 10-session program, for those who

are separated, recently divorced or going through

the process of divorce. Our mission is first, to sup-

port emotionally and spiritually those who have suf-

fered the loss of the marital relationship, and sec-

ond, to offer a caring, compassionate and confiden-

tial environment for the sharing of experiences. The

group size is limited and advance registration is re-

quired - no walk-ins. All sessions will be held on

Monday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the

Church Hall. To register, call the rectory during of-

fice hours. All calls are confidential and there is no

fee in order to attend.

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