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

August 23, 2015

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

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: Resume in October

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 during the

months of July and August.

Rectory Phone Numbers

(973) 667-2580

(973) 661-1623

Fax: (973) 667-0648

Emails

olmcnutley@optimum.net

olmcreligion@optimum.net

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.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Pray for Us.

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Saturday August 22

7:30 a.m. Mary and Guy Westpy

5 p.m. The Adamkiewicz Family

Sunday August 23

7:30 a.m. Salvatore Valvano

9:15 a.m. Honorato and Josefina Roque

10:45 a.m. The Conlon and Mahan Families

12:15 p.m. Sophie Reuss

Monday August 24

7 a.m. Charles Van Dermark

8 a.m. Aries Nano

Tuesday August 25

7 a.m. Salvatore and Antoinetta Rotunda

8 a.m. Heather Venant Birthday

Wednesday August 26

7 a.m. Alicia Cardona

8 a.m. Patricia Marino

Thursday August 27

7 a.m. Thanksgiving to St. Joseph

8 a.m. Mary Russomano

Friday August 28

7 a.m. Joseph Liquori

8 a.m. Parishioners of OLMC

Saturday August 29

7:30 a.m. Louis Venant Birthday

5 p.m. Marie Buono

Sunday August 30

7:30 a.m. Matthew De France

9:15 a.m. Thomas Finetti

10:45 a.m. Philip Zawadzki

12:15 p.m. Roman Martin and Juana Cela

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

week in Loving Memory of

Tom Millerchip

The Bread and Wine offering this week in Loving Memory of

Deceased Members of the Parish

Mass Intentions

Masses are scheduled in person during office hours.

Come to the rectory to:

~ Schedule a Mass for a loved one (living or de-

ceased).

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

one for The Sanctuary Light, Bread and Wine or

Church Flowers.2016 Masses are now available

(some 2015 Masses remain un-booked).

Weekly Collection August 16: $3,346

Assessments Collection: $1,554

Monthly Assessment

Obligation to RCAN: $3,543 As you give to the Lord, may He bless you in return.

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,

Bill Hahn, Mary Hamilton, Robert Hewett, Edward Keane,

Timothy Kearns, Barbara Klena, Bootie Intili,

Madonna Junker, Lucille, Lynda, Eve McKay,

Gerard F. Melillo, Madeline Micael, Lawrence Miller,

Kevin Murphy, Jack Nitz, Robert Palmer, Hoyt Peavy,

Maria A. Penaranda, Evelyn Perry, Vincent Petracco,

Isabella Piccininno, Richard Reidy, Albert Reyes,

Jocelyn Reyes, Marie Rispoli, Anne Rotonda, Stephen

Sawruk, Mandy Stoyack, John Tiseo, Mariana Toledo,

Joan Tomol, James Tressito, Ramona Zungri

Baptism Preparation

If you are expectant parents, please arrange to at-

tend our Baptismal Instruction Program before the

birth of your child. Baptismal Instruction and Bap-

tisms must be scheduled in person, at the rectory.

The next Baptism is scheduled for Sunday, Sep-

tember 20 at 2 p.m. The next Baptismal Instruc-

tion Course is Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m.

Please visit our website to read guidelines for

godparents.

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Join Us… Rosary Society

Our meetings will resume on Thursday, September

3 at 7 p.m. If you’d like to join, please call Fr.

Dennis.

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. They will resume regular meetings

September 14.

Adult Handicraft

Our September meeting will be held on Monday,

September 21 at 10 a.m. due to the Labor Day Holi-

day on September 7.

Knights of Columbus

To join our Knights, email Michael at

KofC6195@verizon.net or call the rectory. The group

meets the first and third Tuesday of the month

at 8 p.m. The next meeting is September 1.

Oliver’s corner We’re having

a cookout!

Rain or shine on

September 20.

Stewardship Reflection

“If it does not please you to serve the Lord, de-

cide today whom you will serve…As for me and

my household, we will serve the Lord.”

(Joshua 24:15)

When we commit to serve the Lord, we must be will-

ing to become a partner in the work of the Lord. A

partner is a person who invests their time, talent

and treasure. If we say we serve God, we must actu-

ally do something and not merely talk about it!

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 page 5 and

drop it in the collection basket or call the rectory.

Religious Education

~Registration/re-registration for the 2015-2016

school year is open and ongoing. Registration forms

can be downloaded by visit-

ing our website or you can

pick them up at the rectory

during office hours.

~CCD classes for grades 4,

5, 6 and 7 will begin on

Thursday, September 10.

Classes will begin promptly

at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8

p.m. Grades 1, 2 ,3, 8 and 9

will begin on Sunday, September 13. Classes for

grades 1, 2 and 3 begin promptly at 9:15 a.m. and

grades 8 and 9 will begin at 10:30 a.m.

A Note From Sr. Mary Rose…

Sunday, September 20 is Catechetical Sunday.

The Catechists will be commissioned at the 10:45

a.m. Mass. CCD classes are in session. The Cate-

chists will dismiss the children in grades 1, 2 and 3.

I ask that the parents bring the children to church

for the 10:45 Mass. Grades 8 and 9 will be taken to

church by the Catechists and parents can meet

them in the church for the 10:45 Mass. I ask that

the children in the Thursday CCD classes and par-

ents also attend the Mass.

~The first Parent Meeting for all CCD parents is

scheduled for Wednesday, September 30 at 7

p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please mark your calendars

and make every effort for at least one parent to at-

tend.

~We celebrate a children’s Mass every Sunday at

10:45 a.m. All children and parents are encouraged

to attend.

YANA

Our Parish Bereavement Support

Group will meet on Wednes-

day, September 9 from 7:30

p.m.-9 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Our Support Group is open to an-

yone (parishioner or non-

parishioner) who has suffered the loss of a friend,

relative or a loved one. There is no charge and reser-

vations 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.

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Parish Registration

Our welcome mat is always out. If you enjoy

worshipping at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Church, make us your official Parish 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.

August 22/23

Utility Collection

Tuesday, August 25

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

Tuesday, September 1

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

K of C, 8 p.m. Thursday, September 3

Rosary Society Meeting, 7 p.m.

At a Glance...

Tickets may be purchased at Masses. Some tickets are available at the rectory during office hours.

Calling All Parishioners!

We will be having a parish pic-

nic Sunday, September 20 at 2

p.m. We will provide hamburg-

ers and hot dogs, water and soda.

We ask that if you are planning to come that you

bring food for the sharing table.

We are in need of salads (potato, macaroni, mixed

greens, vegetable platter, etc.), or something for

the sharing dessert table.

We are also in need of an extra grill or two, and

volunteers to do the cooking (men or women).

We would like to have someone working with our

children to organize and plan activities for them.

Please fill out the coupon:

Name:_______________________________

Number of people coming: _____________

I/We will bring:_______________________

I would like to help cooking:_____________

I would like to help with children’s activities :

_________

Come and share an afternoon with us,

let us feast and have fun together.

Parking available on Harrison and Prospect

Streets.

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Ministry Sign Up Form

Name: _______________________________

Address: _____________________________

Town/Zip: ____________________________

Phone: _______________________________

I am interested in the following Ministry(ies):

□ Altar Server

□ Catechist

□ Lector

□ Choir

□ Other ____________

Support Group for

Those Who are

Separated or Divorced

In September, OLMC is starting a 10-session pro-

gram, for those who are separated, recently divorced

or going through the process of divorce. Our mission

is first, to support emotionally and spiritually those

who have suffered the loss of the marital relation-

ship, and second, to offer a caring, compassionate

and confidential environment for the sharing of ex-

periences. The group size is limited and advance

registration is required - no walk-ins. Please call

the Rectory during regular business hours to regis-

ter. All sessions will be held on Monday evenings

from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All

calls are confidential and there is no fee in order to

attend.

Music Notes

Greetings everyone. This week I'd like to talk about effective hymn singing. In fact, when we

talk about 'good' hymn singing, we think about the leadership role of the cantor and when ap-

plicable, the choir. Surely it is crucial for both not only to sing the hymn correctly but to express

in it in a manner consistent with its message.

From a general stand point and at its very core, good hymn singing happens when we, as mem-

bers of the worshipping assembly, sing together in unison. The goal is for our voices to blend and become one. In

our daily living as good Catholics, our goal is also to become harmoniously one with each other and so our sung

worship is an active embodiment of what we as good Christians, strive to achieve in our regular everyday living.

Over the last few weeks, many of you have noticed our new hymn board. So what is the practical benefit of having a

hymn board? Simply stated, a hymn board allows members of the assembly to find a song in their hymnal well be-

fore it is even announced by the cantor. This in turn, allows each person to fully concentrate on the organ introduc-

tion to the hymn.

Two things to listen for during the instrumental introduction to a hymn are 'pitch' and 'tempo'. Listen attentively

as it is being played. The 'tempo' or speed of the music heard during the introduction is the very tempo that will be

used once we begin singing. Same goes for the pitch.

This is actually very important when it comes to solid congregational singing. Like the cantor, the people too need

to recompense for the natural audible delay between the time the organ is heard and the time the sound is actually

produced. If we are able to sing together with a steady and accurate tempo, our singing will become much clearer,

and will not drag.

Our board, though fairly easy to see by most in the pews, may not be as clear....especially for those sitting further

away or on the opposite wing. If your vision is not too good, consider sitting closer. The hymn numbers are ar-

ranged from top to bottom in the order they are to be played. The numbers that are right aligned on the board are

the hymn numbers while the numbers that appear left aligned correspond to the Psalm and/or the Gospel Acclama-

tion if they are settings that differ from what appears with your weekly readings in your hymnal.

Please do not hesitate to approach me after any of the masses should you have any questions or concerns. As al-

ways, we are all here to serve you.

Andrew Cardona, Director of Music Ministry