100 years of Christ, Community and Charity

Mass times: Monday -Saturday 8:00am in Church Saturday Vigil 5:00pm in Church

Sunday 9:00am in English, 11:00 in Spanish both in Church Confessions heard on Saturday 4:00-4:45pm in Church

Mark Frank Biondi, Mathew L. Brandli

Tom Brady, Bryan Budd, Paul Burawa,

Francis X. Castellano, Garrett Carty, Brian Dale, Joey Diveck,

Johnathan Delvalle, Dennis Ryan Dooley, Tatiana Drawbridge,

Jeremy Ferguson, Josef Gerace, Andrew Hughes, James Hooper,

Joe Hwang , Joseph Janssen, Tracey M. Kentoffio,

Kevin Kiefer, Chris Klimek, Frankie Lopez, Adam McCarthy,

Eugene Mahan, Al Mediate, Daniel Murphy,

Patrick Musumeci, Jonathan Parker,

Ernesto Perez, Maria Perez, Michael B. Poole,

David D. Post, Michael Probst, Aldo Ruiz, Szu-Moy Ruiz,

Paulina Sanchez, Pamela Seagroatt Michael Sedlak,

Fianna Sogomoyan, Michael Vincent Toro

Anthony Ventura, Jonathan Warshauer, Alexandria Waszmer,

James Welsh Robert W. White, Brian Wilkenson,

Brendon James Willy

PRAY FOR THE SICK

Romanita Abad, Louis Alloyne,

Patricia Hayes Axtmayer,

Madison Makenzie Baker,

Bill “ Ben,” Amelia Barone, Dennis Berger,

Patricia Boyle,

Jim & Marilyn Capaldo

Michael Castro, Kyle Chalupa,

Angela Chiaramonte, Yolanda Celone,

Lillian Cestaro, Mary Collins,

Neil Coogan, Kenny Cook,

Ginna Cooper, Kathleen Corrigan,

Airen Craig,Rita Cuozzo,

Frances Damara, Eileen Damico,

Josephine Diaz,

Anna A. Ferello, Mike Flynn, Malena Garcete,

Deacon Anthony Graviano,

Joseph Guyton, Roy Hanson,

Lisa Haus-McWilliams, Jeffery Halle,

Savanah Hoesterey, Anthony Ivancich,

Lori Ann M. Kaan, Desiree Keefe,

Joan Keoppen,

Carol Kennedy, Natale Kennedy,

Kathleen D. Kollegger,

Giavana Laakman, John Laakman Jr.,

Robert Leask Jr., James Leung ,

Joan Lo Dolce,

Michael Lubrico, Maria Multese,

Ann Mc Carthy, Ryan Mc Carthy,

Diane Raheb Maclaren, Maria Maltese,

Thomas McCleary, Nick Montanaro,

Shirley Nocerino,

Bob Metz, Mary Ray, Helen Metz Rogers,

Nick Montanaro,Virginia Morellino, Wayne

Mudrack, Mildred Neubeck,

Mary Norwick, Kathleen O’Kane,

Sean O’Kane, Madline Piciullo,

Joan Parente, Lucy Peters, Thomas Rigney,

Michael Sanbardino,

Rosa Maria Santos, Fran Schutz,

Maria Shine, Jim Space,

Rachel Schopp, Sylvia Shpect,, Cooper Siano,

Ed Siano, Kathleen Stidioso,

Lauren Sweeney, Charles Terrano,

Ann Vidal, Emerson Vidal,

Emerson Vidal II,

Kenneth Vidal, Lisa Vidal

Robert Vidal, John F. Watson,

Mickey Welch,, Kathleen Wolf,

Dorothy Zeo, Anthony Zeo

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you have information for the Military or sick lists please call the Office at 631-475-4739 or simply put a note in the collection basket. ********************************* Mass cards are available in the Parish Center Office during scheduled hours. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ MASS SCHEDULE Weekend - Saturday: 5:00 pm (Vigil) Church Sunday: English 9:00 am Spanish Mass 11:00 am in Church Weekday Monday—Saturday 8:00am in Church , also Saturday, Confession 4:00pm -4:45pm & Vigil Mass 5:00pm

Monday-Saturday 8:00am masses in

Church.

** means Offices are closed

Saturday, August 15th,**

8:00am Anna Winckelmann

5:00pm Edward Cork

Sunday, August 16th**

9:00 am Parishioners of OLMC

11:00am Spanish Mass

Monday, August 17th,

8:00am Emily Dickey

Tuesday, August 18th,

8:00am Harry & Norrine Sanborn

Wednesday, August 19th,

8:00 am James Long

Thursday, August 20th,

8:00am Wayne Furr

Friday, August 21st,

8:00am Patrick Kearney

Saturday. August 22nd,**

8:00 am No Intention

5:00pm Anna Sikorski

Sunday August 23rd,**

9:00am Parishioners of OLMC

11:00am Spanish Mass   

16 de agosto de 2020 Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario ¿POR QUÉ REZAR? Los “extranjeros” que Isaías menciona, los “gentiles” de que habla Pablo, o los “cananeos” que cita Mateo son llamados a adorar en oración al verdadero Dios. Al escuchar las lecturas de hoy, tal vez nos sintamos tentados a preguntarnos: ¿Por qué rezar? Es una pregunta retórica; se equipara a preguntar por qué han de hablarse los amigos o los enamora-dos besarse. Rezar es una manera de relacionarnos con Dios, una manera de hablarle. Los apóstoles tuvieron la oportunidad de conversar en per-sona con Jesús encarnado. Nosotros tenemos la oportunidad de hablar con Dios en la oración. Nuestra relación con él debe ser entusiasta; no puede ser pusilánime. John Donne, un poeta y sacerdote inglés del siglo XV, supo cuáles eran la cualidades de una buena oración. Donne le pide a Dios que lo trate de manera diferente que a la mayoría de los cristianos. El poeta no quiere que Dios meramente “golpee, aliente, brille y repare”, sino que también “rompa, sople, queme y me haga nuevo” (Holy Sonnets, XIV). Se requiere una fe dinámica de nuestra parte para venir a Dios en oración. Como dijo Jesús una vez: “Toca a la puerta y se te abrirá” (Mateo 7:7). Tal vez requiera golpear la puerta hasta tumbarla, pero si persevera-mos al igual que la mujer del Evangelio de hoy, veremos los resultados. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Mi salvación se viene acercando; mi justicia está a punto de aparecer (Isaías 56:1, 6-7). Salmo — Que te alaben, Señor, todos los pueblos de la tierra (Salmo 67 [66]). Segunda lectura — Los dones y la llamada de Dios son irrevocables (Romanos 11:13-15, 29-32). Evangelio — Mujer, ¡qué grande es tu fe! (Mateo 15: 21-28). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 Martes: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Miércoles: Ez 34:1-11; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Jueves: Ez 36:23-28; Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Viernes: Ez 37:1-14; Sal 107 (106):2-9; Mt 22:34-40 Sábado: Ez 43:1-7ab; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 Domingo: Is 22:19-23; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 6, 8; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Miércoles: San Juan Eudes Jueves: San Bernardo Viernes: San Pio X Sábado: Bienaventurada María Virgen, Reina

August 16, 2020‐‐‐ Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time WHY PRAY? The “foreigners” as Isaiah calls them, the “Gentiles” as Paul calls them, or the “Canaanites” as Matthew calls them are called to worship the one true God in prayer. As we listen to today’s readings, perhaps we are tempted to ask: Why pray? The question is rhetorical; it is tan-tamount to asking why should friends talk to one another or people in love kiss one another. Prayer is a way of relating to God, a way of talking to God. The apostles had the opportunity to talk to Jesus in the flesh. We have the opportunity to talk to Jesus Christ in prayer. Our relationship with him must be enthusiastic; it cannot be faint-hearted. John Donne, a fifteenth-century poet, knew what the qualities of good prayer were. Donne asks God to treat him differently from most Chris-tians. The poet does not want God to merely “knock, breathe, shine, and seek to mend,” but also to “break, blow, burn, and make me new” (Holy Sonnets, XIV). It takes a dynamic faith on our part to come to God in prayer. As Jesus once said, “Knock and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). It may take pounding the door down, but if we are as persistent as the woman in today’s Gospel, the results will fol-low. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.              TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Thus says the LORD: “Stand firm in justice; do what is right” (Isaiah 56:1, 6-7). Psalm — O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67). Second Reading — The gifts and the calling of God are unable to be revoked (Romans 11:13-15, 29-32). Gospel — Recognizing the Canaanite woman’s great faith, Jesus told her, “It shall be done as you wish” (Matthew 15:21-28). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-9; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7ab; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday: Is 22:19-23; Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wednesday: St. John Eudes Thursday: St. Bernard Friday: St. Pius X Saturday: Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 16, 2020 Twen eth Sunday in Ordinary Time

From Pastors Desk

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Several people have been asking about the progress on the chapel, and for those who did not realize that work was be-ing done, let me take this time to bring everyone up to date. Last year, after the roof on the parish center was replaced, it was obvious that work had to be done on the chapel to re-pair the water damage, as well as to take care of wear and tear. Back in March, with the shutdown nearing, I picked up a few items to do some of the repairs myself. The first thing that was done was repairing the ceiling from water dam-age, including several patches, spackle work and then priming. After priming the entire ceiling with Kils, a number of water stains came through and resisted further coats, finally they were taken care of, and two coats of ceiling white have concealed them from everyone but me; I still know where they are and they taunt me. Because of electrical prob-lems with several of the lights, I traced lines, repaired and replaced where needed, and switched out the high-hats with energy efficient LEDs. Nobody should have anymore trouble seeing in the chapel. Because of water damage and termite damage, the wainscoting on the walls was removed and walls were repaired; they are now covered with Venetian plaster. The wall behind the altar was cleaned and treated, as was the Crucifix. The car-pet has been replaced with a highly durable vinyl flooring, and a carpet in the sanctuary area to differentiate the heights, in order to help people see that there is a step up and avoid tripping. Two shrines with niches have been built to hold statues of St. Joseph and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, and I am taking care of the final pieces over the days of writing this column. Aside from molding and returning the pews, which have been cleaned and restored, there are several other projects left to take care of. We are waiting for the tabernacle from the original church to be returned with a new finish, and I am also putting to-gether a new stand for this tabernacle, one that will match the shrines. Bill and Will Wallace have been taking care of the altar, so that is one less thing on my plate. Before the Covid lockdown, I came across three altar chairs, like the ones that we now have in the church, but in need of a lot of TLC. My father was able to reinforce the wood and do some other repairs, before they were handed off to Jerry Curreri and his son, to be reupholstered, which is in the pro-cess of getting done. Finally, there are Stations of the Cross, which Deacon Bob picked up several years ago, which I have been slowly repairing, that will be a great addition to the chapel. If I am not mistaken, they are the work of Fr. Harold Buckley, a priest of this diocese, who was also an accomplished artist; it will be a blessing to have them in our chapel. It seems strange to me that this project has been going on for five, almost six, months, since it would have taken me a lot less time to do it years ago, but there have been issues with my back, especially during the first few months. Anoth-er part has been the other needs of the parish over these months, as we have been open to one extent or another the en-tire time, and functioning as fully as we are allowed to for three months now. Part of it has also been the time I have taken to reflect on what I am doing, as a religious experience. In the past, I have done small projects at churches I was assigned to, and even places before I was a priest, but nothing religious on this scale. While it has kept me busy during the lockdown, and as things have been transitioning to normal, there has also been part of me that has offered it up as a prayer. It is my intention to finish up this week, with the exception of some pieces I am waiting for from outside, and it is my hope, that when the chapel is finished, and reopened for prayer and worship, you will experience the presence of God as much as I have in working on this project. Pax, Fr. Henry

So we may better communicate with you and your household we ask you to fill out the form so we may enter it into our new media. No one except OLMC Church will receive the information. Name_____________________________________________ Envelope #_______________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________ State_______________________Zipcode______________Home Phone__________________________ Cell Phone_____________________________Persons Name__________________________________ PRINT Email Address_____________________________________New to Parish_________________

2020 The Year of Laudato Si’, Care of --Our Common Home How do you care for our common home?

“In the encyclical Laudato Si,, Pope Francis observed that “the ecological crisis is also a summons to profound interior conver-sion.” where “living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue, it is not an optional or secondary aspect of our Christian experience ”(no 217). On occasion of the fifth anniversary of the encyclical, the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development has announced a year of celebration to encourage the faithful to embrace it’s message on the care of our common home. The Catholic Church throughout the United States has joyfully received and implemented the invitation of Laudato Si’ in diverse and creative ways..” Excerpt from USCCB.org Check In at FORMED for new releases on Our Common Home. There will be links to discussion questions for journaling and/or discussions with family and friends. This will be on our Facebook page each week along with articles, and thought’s. Five years ago Pope Francis formed the Global Catholic Climate Network to see to the implementation of Laudato Si’, GCCM trains, teaches and holds weekly worldwide prayer sessions. They protest, train, enable and listen to the cry’s of the poorest in our home. first to aid and educate then to make everyone aware and how we can help. It is Catholic Social Justice teachings brought into digestible pieces for you. Have some ideas please write then on our Facebook page to start a discussion. If enough of you comment we will create a new page. You may explain how you do your part or send in pictures. We have only one planet and most would like it to be beautiful for our future generations. So what can we do?

Season of Creation is a time of prayer and education on our common home in mid September, Pope Francis has asked for a week of world wide prayer for our common home, earth. We will learn, pray and contemplate what our part is or can be, It is free and will be done in your own space. Nothing to buy, no one to call. It is what Catholics do best pray. Join us in reading this Encyclical is small parts and read through the reflection questions. Learn what it took 5 years to write so it is inclusive to every country and all people. Come learn and pray before the next Climate Conference and signing. If for no other reason than you never read a Vatican document before, so why not. It will not be a waste of your time.

2 4

5 6

This letter is also available on our web page OLMCPatchogue.org

The

 

Knights of Columbus Patchogue Council 725

38 West First Street Patchogue, New York, 11772

Date __________________________

Dear: Sponsor, Patchogue Council 725 Knights of Columbus has been forced to Cancel it’s our 8th annual Golf Outing . Due to Corona Virus. As you know the proceeds from the outing support Repairs and renovations toOur Lady of Mount Carmel . In lieu of the Outing we are asking if you would consider purchasing a Century Club Ticket to support the churches that have been hard hit financially. Tickets are $100.00 and only 100 hundred tickets will be sold per Church. Grand prize is $2500.00 per church. If you can’t afford a ticket call Pat Molluso 516 356-7863 perhaps you could split a ticket with others or just make a donation. Please complete the form below and return with your check payable to Patchogue K of C 725 For further information please call:

Frank Cooper 631-4954193, Pat Molluso 516 356-7863 John Terlecki 631-576-9950 Lou Minardi 631 312-0811

We thank you in advance for your consideration. James James Kaan Grand Knight Name_______________________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________________________ Phone #_____________________________________Email Address________________________________

The Outreach Office

Call 631-475-9580 Thursday and Friday 10 am to 2pm

For further information

We are in the process of reopening the food pantry BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

with prepackaged bags and curbside pick-up only. MASKS MUST BE WORN.

THERE WILL BE NO CLIENT SHOPPING AT THIS TIME.

We could use help with donations of the following non-perishable items: We wish to thank you for your continued generosity to the pantry.

We wish to thank you for your continued generosity to the pantry.

All contributions are greatly appreciated. May God Bless You.

I would like to have my loved one remembered in memoriam for one year with a memorial candle in the church vestibule in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. $200.00 year begins First Sunday of Advent and Ends on Christ the King Sunday . In Loving Memory __________________________________________________________ By_______________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip______________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________________________________________ One year Offering is $200.00 if by ck to OLMC Church

Canned vegetables Cereal

Chef Boy R Dee Coffee/Tea

Cookies/Crackers Macaroni and cheese

Mayo/mustard/ ketchup Pasta

Pasta Sauce in jars Peanut butter and jelly Soup (no tomato soup please) Sugar Bath Soap Laundry Detergent Shampoo/ Conditioner Toilet paper Toothpaste

Regional School Holy Angels Regional School 475-0422 Principal-Mr. Michael Connell

New Parishioners are invited to come to the Center and pick up a registration form. Envelopes are available upon request.

Parish Offices– in Parish Center Telephone 475-4739 Fax 447-1030

Pastoral Associate Joseph Graziano

Parish Secretary Susan Schmutz ext.101

Business Office Hours in Parish Center

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:30pm

Saturday-Sunday Closed

Mass cards sold in the parish center

info@OLMCPatchogue.org

Religious Education Telephone: 289-7327

Religious Education Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00am -

3:30pm

Coordinator of Religious Education

ext 104

Choir Music Director: Germaine Fontaine

Parish Outreach Food Pantry Telephone 475-9580 ext.113

Outreach Office Hours 10am-2pm

Thursday & Friday

Sacrament of Marriage Arrangement must be made 6 months in advance. No date for a wedding can be given over the phone or reserved until the couple completes the formal paperwork with a member of the pas-toral staff. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, R.C.I.A. is for those who are interested in coming into the Catholic Church or a Catholic inter-ested in completing the Sacraments of Initiation. Call the Faith Formation office for more information. Thursday evening 7:30 pm in Parish Center. 631-475-4739 ext 102 You must have an meeting with Father Henry for paperwork prior to attending.

Mass Intentions Mass cards announced are $20.00 Presentation Folders are $25.00 Mass cards sold in the parish center during business hours. MASS SCHEDULE CONFESSION: 4:00PM TO 4:45PM SARURDAY IN CHURCH Weekend - Saturday: 5:00 pm (Vigil) Church Sunday: : 9:00am English Spanish Mass Sunday 11 am in Church Weekday Monday—Saturday 8:00am in the Church

PASTOR Rev. Henry Reid Deacon Bob Lyon Deacon Anthony Graviano , Retired Father Henry’s and the Deacon’s Offices are located in the Parish Center. The Rectory is a Residence

Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are celebrated on the 4th Sunday at 1:00pm in the Chapel Baptismal preparation is required prior to the baptism of any child. Please call 631-475-4739 for additional info.

Reconciliation/Confession Monday-Friday, Following Daily Mass in Chapel Saturday 4:00 – 4:45 PM in Church

Monday Night Prayer Group 7:30 in the Chapel -Jerry Curreri 698-3533 Legion of Mary Prayer Group Monday 7:pm In Parish Center Rob Costanzo 631-834-3385 Wednesday Night Prayer Group 7:30 pm in a Private Home Mary Peterson– 475-4739 Secular Franciscans (OFS) Meet in the Parish Center 1st Sunday of the Month 1pm to 4 pm

www.Relgionandrock.com

And the TV show on Telecare Catholic Radio with a weekly Perhaps we can have you listen to: The Catholic

Channel Sirius/XM Radio,

Channel 159. Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun

on Sunday from

7:00AM –8:00AM on WBAB 102.3FM or 95.3 on L.I.’s East End.

COMMUNION CALLS Any homebound or shut-in may receive Holy Communion in their home. A Eucharistic Minister, will visit. Please call 631-475-4739 so we many schedule visits

All information in dark grey is not meeting at this time. Thank you for understanding that with Covid-19 we must take baby steps.