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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH
WEBSITE: www.olmcmiddletown.org
90 EUCLID AVENUE, MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK 10940
January 1st
The Solemnity of Mary
the Holy Mother of God
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: Ms. Nancy Miller ............... Director of Religious Education Phone: ............................................................... 845-342-1510 Email: .................................................. [email protected] Hours: ............................................... Mon.: 12:00pm - 3:00pm ................................................ Tues.– Thurs.: 8:30am 3:00pm ............................................................. Fri.: 8:30am - 12:00pm RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Mrs. Miriam Pailes .................................. RCIA Coordinator Phone: ............................................................... 845-343-5062 ADULT FAITH Mr. Ken Searle ............................... Adult Faith Coordinator Phone: ............................................................... 845-978-8375
Email: ....................................... [email protected]
MT. CARMEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Ms. Jennifer Langford .............................................. Principal Phone: ............................................................... 845-343-8836 MASSES: Weekend Masses: Saturday - 5:00 pm Sunday- 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am and 4:30 pm Weekday Mass: Monday - Friday 7:00am (Priory Chapel) Holy Days: As Announced
CONFESSION: Saturday 4:00-4:30 pm or by appointment.
BAPTISM: Call Religious Education Office for information.
THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick and the Eucharist are meant for the healing and comfort of those who are ill. Please notify us about any parishioner confined to their home, hospital or nursing facility so that a priest may visit.
MARRIAGE: Please call the Priory Office for an appointment.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP: The group meets on Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 2:30pm in OLMC’s Parish Center, 90 Euclid Ave, in Middletown. Facilitated by Frank Gawors, MS, LCSW. For more information contact: Frank Gawors at 845-342-4703 or [email protected] NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to Mt. Carmel! Please pick up a Registration Form in the Gathering Space or at the Priory Office or visit: www.olmcmiddletown.org
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH: Fr. Paul Denault, O.Carm ................................. ……… Pastor
Fr. Anthony Trung Nguyen, O.Carm…………Parochial Vicar
Bro. Marlon Beharry, O.Carm ..................... Parochial Intern
Deacon Edward Woods
Mrs. Maureen Waterman .......................... …Parish Secretary
Phone ................................................................. 845-343-4121 Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am -1:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:30pm (closed 1:00-2:00pm for lunch)
Gail Johnson .................................... Organist - 845-386-5817 Dottie Lanos ................................................... Parish Trustee Greg Sillen ....................................................... Parish Trustee
January 1st, 2017 The Solemnity of Mary
the Holy Mother of God
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, December 31st - NEW YEAR’S EVE 5:00 William O’Connell
Sunday, January 1st - SOLMENITY OF MARY THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD 8:00 Makenzie Hooke 10:00 James & Catherine Haley & Fred Weissinger 11:30 Edward Bernaski 4:30 Clarice Kaplan
Monday, January 2nd No MASS CELEBRATED TODAY
Tuesday, January 3rd 7:00 John Murphy Wednesday, January 4th 7:00 Patrick & Josephine Darcy
Thursday, January 5th 7:00 Emmaline & Leroy Buck
Friday, January 6th
7:00 Catherine Reineke
Saturday, January 7th 5:00 In Thanksgiving for 2016 — the Cameau Family
Sunday, January 8th 8:00 Robin Meyer 10:00 Marie Scarpinato, Antonio Avila & Rosa M. Moreno 11:30 Carlo & Maria Spano 4:30 Kevin McNally
Our Second Collection each week is to satisfy the mortgage for the Parish Center.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day totaled: $12,297
Collection $12,097 and Online Giving: $200
First Collection totaled: $8,543
Collection: $7,653 and Online Giving: $890
Building Fund totaled: $2,734
Collection: $ 2,642 and Online Giving: $92
Thank You for your generosity!
Mass attendance for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day was: 1,280.
PRIORY OFFICE CLOSED
The Priory Office will be closed this Monday, January 2nd in celebration of the feast day/holiday, the Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God and New Year’s Day.
HAPPY NEW YEAR Fr. Paul, Fr. Anthony, Brother Marlon and the Priory Staff would like to wish you, a blessed, happy and joyful New Year!
MEMORIAL
The Sanctuary Lamp was donated in loving memory of: GEORGE NAGENGAST
NEW YEAR’S PRAYER (Author Unknown)
May God make your year a happy one! Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain, But by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes; Not by making your path easy, But by making you sturdy to travel any path; Not by taking hardships from you, But by taking fear from your heart; Not by granting you unbroken sunshine, But by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows; Not by making your life always pleasant, But by showing you when people and their causes need you most, and by making you anxious to be there to help. God’s love, peace, hope and joy to you for the year ahead.
2016 END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Just a reminder that the annual contribution statements are no longer automatically sent out to everyone. Contribution statements, for tax purposes, are available upon request. If you wish to receive a statement please call the Priory Office during working hours. Thank you.
The 2017 OLMC Church Calendars have arrived and are available in the Gathering Space. Please take a Calendar home with you today and if you know someone who needs a calendar please feel free to take one for them as well. The calendars are in the Gathering Space.
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
NEXT ST. THERESE SERVICE CLUB MEETING
We will not have a meeting in January but please join us on Friday, February 3rd for our next meeting. A very Happy New Year to all!
THANK YOU
A special thank you to Edwin and Rosie DeJesus for their generous donation of new toys for our Toy Drive and ShopRite Gift Cards to our food drive. May God bless you for your caring and generosity!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS
There will not be Religious Education Classes this Monday January 2nd. Classes will resume on Monday, January 9th
The Religious Education office will re-open this Tuesday, January 3rd.
A Blessed New Year to all from Mrs. Miller and the Religious Education Staff!
The 2017 yearly offering boxed-set of envelopes are ready for pickup. The envelopes are labeled, alphabetized and have been placed on tables in the Gathering Space of the church. If are a registered parishioner who is already receiving envelopes be sure to look through the boxes and take home your set. If you are not receiving envelopes but would like to, please call the Priory Office during working hours.
A CRUCIAL NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS AT THE
MIDDLETOWN WARMING STATION The Warming Station is located at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and sponsored by the Greater Middletown Area Inter Faith Council. Volunteers for over night shifts are urgently needed! The next Volunteer Training Session will be held at St. Paul’s Methodist Church located at: 58 West Main St. in Middletown (use the Mulberry St. entrance) on Thursday, January 12th at 7pm.
Is this the year that you volunteer? For more information-- please call Nancy Sears at: 342-0209 and/or see the flyers the Gathering Space.
MINI EVENING RETREAT “FROM TURBULENT TO TRANQUIL:
HOW JESUS CHANGES EVERYTHING” Has Christmas left you with a sense of relief that “it’s over” or guilt that it did not mean enough? Maybe it’s time to reconsider what the Christmas season has to teach you. Is it possible to reclaim a sense of peace in a culture that prizes busy-ness over being, the rat race over relationships? Yes, and it’s more simple than you might think! Join us for a Mini Christmas Retreat, “From Turbulent to Tranquil: How Jesus Changes Everything,” on Wednesday, January 4, from 7-9 pm in the Church. Dur ing this br ief retreat, you will have the opportunity of enjoying some spiritual rest, recover a sense of purpose, and consider concrete ways to supercharge your spirituality by deepening your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Don’t miss it—sign-up as you leave mass today.
PARISHPAY - ONLINE DONATIONS An alternate means of support for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel instead of envelopes is to sign up with ParishPay. It is hassle free and user friendly and will help you manage your giving to OLMC even if you for-get your envelope or while you are away. ParishPay gives you the ability to schedule donations ahead of time using a credit card, debit card, or echeck.
You can change your information such as the amount of a donation, credit card/debit card number or mailing address at any time. It’s free to all parishioners. Signing up is uncomplicated and there are several ways to register:
Visit our website at: www.olmcmiddletown.org and click on ParishPay (located on left hand of page simply click on the link on side banner), visit ParishPay.com (please note when entering your password for your new account you must use at least one numeral and one unusual symbol - i.e., $, %#, & *, etc.) or call: 866-PARISH-1 (866-727-4741). Join today and give ParishPay a try.
SCHOOL RE-OPENS - Classes resume this Tuesday, January 3rd. The OLMC administration, faculty and staff would like to wish you and your families a very healthy and Happy New Year filled with many blessings. Thank you, as always, for all your support and prayers throughout the year. God Bless. ~ Miss Langford
REGISTRATION - If you are interested in an outstanding Catholic Education for your child Our
Lady of Mt. Carmel Elementary is the place for you! Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School serves Pre-K through Eighth grade. It is grounded in Catholic Faith, Moral Virtue, Academic Excellence,
Servant Leadership, and Compassionate Community. Call today to find out more information at the number below.
TOURING TUESDAY. The first Touring Tuesday will be held on Tuesday, January 17th.
Prospective parents interested in grades Pre-K - Eighth grade are invited to visit from 9-11 am or
by appointment. To make an appointment please call the number below. Please watch the bulletin and/or visit our website below for additional Open House dates & times during Catholic Schools Week, January 29th-February 4th.
MARK YOU CALENDAR - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School will once again host the annual Pasta
dinner on Saturday, January 28th in the Parish Center. More information will follow in upcom-
ing bulletins.
INFORMATION - For more information about the registration or a tour of our school, please call the school’s main office 343-8836 or visit: www.mtcarmelschoolmiddletown.org
PRAYER BLANKET PROJECT Help to provide a bit of comfort to those impacted by cancer. There are a few ways you can participate in this project: You can knit or crochet a small blanket - just large enough for a lap or to be used as a shawl Make a donation to purchase yarn and supplies Donate yarn or materials Or join in the praying of the Rosary on Thursday
evenings There is a box setup in the Gathering Space of the church for donations of yarn or materials. Once the blankets are made we will collect them for a special blessing. The blankets will then be given out as requested, free of charge, to those stricken with cancer. If you are interested you can reach our coordinator, Katie Carson-Decker at 914-443-5078. Thank you to all those who have made donations! Your generosity and thoughtfulness will bring a bit of solace to those who are suffering the effects of cancer.
FRIENDLY VISITOR PROGRAM
Isolation and loss of social interaction due to poor
health, lack of transportation or other issues are con-
tributing factors to depression and self-neglect. If you
know of someone who would like a visit for conversa-
tion, or is in need of assistance with rides to church,
medical appts., or telephone reassurances please have
them call Anne Reilly at 342-2030 or Margaret
O’Donnell at 342-0616.
NEW TO THE PARISH? New Parishioners are always welcome and are encouraged to join the Parish. There are several ways to join: by completing a Registration Form located in the Gathering Space or at the Priory Office or visit the parish website at: olmcmiddletown.org.
Why Register? To facilitate communication with you So we can more accurately plan for parish needs Sacramental record keeping Active membership allows a person to be a
godparent at Baptism or sponsor a child at Confirmation
Young Adults should register whether they live with their parents or on their own. This makes it possible for you to demonstrate that you yourself, are a registered active and participating individual member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, apart from your parents. We hope that you will find our parish community a place where your life of faith will be nourished. Your prayers, your presence, and your talents are most welcome here.
ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS FLOWER
MEMORIALS Donated by In Memory/In Honor Of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kelly Matthew E. Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kelly James Woods Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kelly Kelly & Finan Family Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kelly Charlie Sommerlan Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kelly Ken Gill
