Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
627 East 187th Street, Bronx, New York 10458 | T: (718) 295-3770/ 3771 | F: (718) 367-2240
www.ourladymtcarmelbx.org | Parish E-mail: [email protected]
Sunday, November 8th, 2015| XXXII Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
PARISH STAFF
PASTOR
Rev. Fr. Jonathan Morris
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Fr. Urbano Rodrigues
PARISH CENTER
2380 Belmont Avenue
Monday & Thursday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
9:00am to 8:00pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
COORDINATOR
Sister Edna Loquias, S.M.C.
PARISH SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL
Mr. John T. Riley
Schedule of Masses & Services
Saturday: 8:30am | 12:00pm | 5:00pm (English)
MARRIAGES:
Sunday: 8:30am (English) | 9:30am (Spanish)
11:00am (Italian) | 12:15pm (English)
1:30pm (Spanish)
We will be happy to help any couples who are
preparing for marriage. Please make an
appointment with a Priest at the Parish Center.
Weekday: 8:30am / 12:00pm / 6:30pm (all English)
If you or someone you know is in the hospital or
homebound and would be served by a pastoral
visit by a Priest, Religious Sister or a lay
Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, please
contact the Parish Center.
Confessions: Satur days fr om 4:00pm to 5:00pm
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION/HOLY HOURS
Every Thursday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Every Saturday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
First Friday of every month from 12:30pm-6:30pm
Novena Devotions: After each Mass
Monday: Miraculous Medal
Wednesday: Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Thursday: Saint Joseph
Friday: Divine Mercy Chaplet
BAPTISMS:
2nd Sunday of every month in Spanish at 2:30pm
3rd Sunday every other month in English at 2:30pm
Please stop by the Parish Center to register or
call for more information.
PASTORAL VISITS TO THE SICK:
PARISH MEMBERSHIP:
We invite new parishioners to register at the
Parish Center as soon as possible after moving
into the parish.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM:
For information and to register your child for
Religious Education Classes, please call the
Catechetical Office at (718) 295-3770.
MOUNT CARMEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
The parish school is located at 2465-67 Bathgate
Ave. For information please call (718) 295-6080.
November 8, 2015
CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
ANNOUNCED MASSES
Sunday,November8th|XXXIISundayinO.T.
8:30am Deceased Spiritual Directors and Members
of the Holy Name Society
9:30am Pro Populo
11:00am Defunti Famiglia Mauro e Trombetta
12:15pm Pasquale, Vito and Luigi Labriola
1:30pm Serafin Ramirez
Monday,Nov.9th|DedicationofLateranBasilica
8:30am
12:00pm
6:30pm
Giovanni Santaniello and Family
Phyllis and Bernie Cecere, Di Noia, Madio,
& Lupo Families and All Souls
Living and Deceased Members of the Bizzoco Family
Tuesday,November10th|SaintLeo,TheGreat
8:30am Michael Verini
12:00pm Giuseppe Marricco, Bartolomeo and
Maria Guastaferro, Luisa Cardillo
6:30pm Vito Signorile
Wednesday,November11th|St.MartinofTours
8:30am
12:00pm
6:30pm
Fred Marolda
Deceased Members of the Mannini
and Cuomo Families
Frank Pappas, Nick & Frances Longo, Thomas Covino
Thursday,November12th|St.Josaphat,Bishop
8:30am
12:00pm
6:30pm
Larry and Lily Borgatti
Fred Marolda
In Thanksgiving to Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Friday,November13th|St.FrancesXavierCabrini
8:30am Rev. Anthony M. D’Antonio
12:00pm Fabrizio and Paolo Giordano
6:30pm Rosa Leo
Saturday,November14th|Weekday
8:30am Rocco Neglio
12:00pm Carmine Pistocco
5:00pm Mafalda and Joseph Zaccardo
Sunday,November15th|XXXIIISundayinO.T.
8:30am
9:30am
11:00am
12:15pm
1:30pm
Rosa Piccolino
Pro Populo
In Onore della Virgo Fidelis Carabinieri
Antonia, Giovanni, Natale and Chiara Cerini
Fred Marolda
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“From the Desk of Father Jonathan”
Depression. If you have ever had it, or have known someone
who has endured it, you know that it is a terrible sickness. For the depressed person, nothing is enjoyable; nothing
is funny; darkness prevails.
This week I read statistics that say the number of clinically
depressed people is up by nearly twice what it was just ten
years ago. Some of this increase may be due to a better understanding of the disease and more people willing to admit
that they suffer from it. That is certainly a good thing.
But the same study said that the disintegration of family and
community life (neighborhoods, close-knit societies, lower
church attendance, etc.) is another major factor in the rise.
Traditional safety nets and support systems aren't there to
help people cope with life's troubles and people can more
easily spin out of control into serious depression.
The psychologists interviewed also said that the best antidote
to depression is the closeness and unconditional love of family and friends. Of course, sometimes medicine is needed to
rectify a chemical imbalance, and we shouldn't avoid this as
part of God's plan for healing. But medicine alone rarely
works.
I bring this up here because there are many in our neighborhood who need our closeness and love. Perhaps there is
someone in your building who doesn't have family or friends
and is suffering alone. Let's keep our eyes open and ears
close to the ground to identify people who are suffering depression and whom we are called to serve. Maybe invite
them to church. Or bring them some food. Or just sit with
them for awhile. If there is anyone who could use a visit from
one of the priests, sisters, or lay staff of the church, please let
us know.
God Bless.
Father Jonathan
WEDDING BANNS
I. J orge Ramirez and Blanca Herrera
REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the deceased members of our parish and
our fallen military.
LAST WEEKEND’S ATTENDANCE - 11/1/2015
Adults: 733…...…. Children: 283..……. / Total……..1,016
WEEKEND MASS COLLECTION - 11/1/2015
Collection ........................................................$4,090.75
Last year’s Collection …..................................$2,667.00
Thank you all for your generosity!!
Would you like to be an Altar Server?
Kindly see Fr. Urbano or Sr. Jasmin
or call the Parish Office
November 8, 2015
CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
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REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD
Sunday Gospel: Mark 12: 41-44
RIFLESSIONE SULLA PAROLA DI DIO
Vangelo della Domenica : Marco 12: 41-44
Today’s Gospel should prompt us to look again at
money in our lives as people of faith. Jesus comments on
well-dressed religious leaders offering large sums to the
temple treasury. A poor widow offers two cents. Jesus
praises her because she is giving all she has to live on,
while the wealthy are giving only what they can spare.
If everyone could see what you put in the parish
offertory basket every week, would you feel anxious,
embarrassed, or angry?
Would you look at others’ contributions and change
yours? Or would you be at peace, knowing that your gift
reflects real gratitude for God’s blessings? Jesus does
not ask us to give everything; he condemns the scribes
for letting the widow do that.
God is the giver of all, so how do we offer thanks? What
portion do you give back to honor God and to build up
the Church? The amount is between you and God.
Gesù contrappone qui due tipi di comportamento
religioso. Il primo è quello degli scribi pretenziosi che si
pavoneggiano ed usano la religione per farsi valere.
Gesù riprende questo atteggiamento e lo condanna senza
alcuna pietà. Il secondo comportamento è invece quello
della vedova povera che, agli occhi degli uomini, compie
un gesto irrisorio, ma, per lei, carico di conseguenze, in
quanto si priva di ciò di cui ha assolutamente bisogno.
Gesù loda questo atteggiamento e lo indica come
esempio ai suoi discepoli per la sua impressionante
autenticità. Non è quanto gli uomini notano che ha
valore agli occhi di Dio, perché Dio non giudica
dall’apparenza, ma guarda il cuore (1Sam 16,7). Gesù
vuole che guardiamo in noi stessi. La salvezza non è una
questione di successo, e ancor meno di parvenze. La
salvezza esige che l’uomo conformi le azioni alle sue
convinzioni. In tutto ciò che fa, specialmente nella sua
vita religiosa, l’uomo dovrebbe sempre stare attento a
non prendersi gioco di Dio. Scrive san Paolo: “Non vi
fate illusioni; non ci si può prendere gioco di Dio.
Ciascuno raccoglierà quello che avrà seminato”
Il Signore chiede che si abbia un cuore puro, una fede
autentica, una fiducia totale. Questa donna non ha nulla.
È vedova, e dunque senza appoggio e senza risorse. È
povera, senza entrate e senza garanzie. Eppure dà quello
che le sarebbe necessario per vivere, affidandosi a Dio
per non morire. Quando la fede arriva a tal punto, il
cuore di Cristo si commuove, poiché sa che Dio è amato,
e amato per se stesso. L’avvenire della Chiesa, il nostro
JOIN THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY
All men of the Parish are invited to join the
members of the Holy Name Society. There are
many spiritual benefits attached to membership
and it provides an opportunity for Catholic men to
work together for the good of the Church, their
families and society. The HNS meets for Mass
each month at 8:30am on the second Sunday. If
you are interested, please see one of the members
or join them today after Mass in the Msgr. Ruvo
Meeting Room (2410 Hughes Ave).
GRAND KERMESSE
Sunday, November 15, 2015
10am to 4:00pm
Fatima Hall
Come and enjoy some great food to raise money
for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on
Saturday, December 12th
2016 Mass Book - Opening
Tuesday, November 17th
9:30am to 11:30am
1:30 to 4:30pm
1 Sunday Mass & 4 weekday Masses
for each family please
Thanksgiving Food Drive
- Only canned & boxed goods please Please leave your donation at the Parish Center
before Friday, November 20th - Thank you
avvenire, per i quali le apparenze contano tanto, è nelle mani
di questi veri credenti.
MEMORIALS OFFERED THIS WEEK
Mass Wine
For the Good Health of Dr. Salvatore Conte
Requested by The Campanelli Family
Altar Bread
In Memory of Domenica Cioffi
Requested by Sister, Rita D’Arezzo
Sanctuary Lamp
In Memory of Domenica Cioffi
Requested by Sister, Rita D’Arezzo
Mass Candles
In Memory of Domenica Cioffi
Requested by Sister, Rita D’Arezzo
REFLEXIONEMOS LA PALABRA DE DIOS
Evangelio del Domingo: Marcos 12: 41-44
El
Evangelio de hoy debe motivarnos a volver a
considerar el dinero en nuestra vida como personas de fe.
Jesús hace sus comentarios acerca de los líderes
religiosos bien vestidos que ofrecen grandes cantidades
para las alcancías del templo. Una pobre viuda ofrece
dos centavos y Jesús la alaba porque ella ha dado de lo
que tiene para vivir mientras que los ricos dan de lo que
les sobra. Si todos pudieran ver lo que tú pones en la
cesta de la colecta parroquial todas las semanas,
¿sentirías ansiedad, vergüenza o enojo? ¿Te fijarías en lo
que dan los demás y harías un cambio en tu
contribución? ¿O te sentirías en paz sabiendo que tu
ofrenda refleja de veras tu gratitud por las bendiciones
recibidas de Dios? Jesús no nos pide que lo demos todo;
él reprueba a los escribas por permitir que la viuda lo
haga.
Dios es el dador de todo, así es que, ¿cómo le damos las
gracias? ¿Qué porción das para honrar a Dios y construir
la Iglesia? Esa cantidad es entre tú y Dios.
GRAN KERMESSE
15 de Noviembre, 2015
10am a 4:00pm
Fatima Hall
Venta de comida típica—pre-fondos para la Fiesta
de la Virgen de Guadalupe, que se efectuará el 12 de
Diciembre. Muchas gracias por su cooperación.
Hora santa eucaristica
“Míranos, Señor; somos tus hijos, a quienes tantas
veces habéis alimentado con tu mismo Cuerpo y Sangre”
Te invitamos a nuestra Segunda Hora Santa
Jueves, 19 de Noviembre a las 7:30pm
Trae tus intenciones,
oraremos por cada una de ellas
FLEA MARKET
Grupo Juvenil “ROOTED”
21 y 22 de Noviembre, 2015
10am a 5:00pm - Fatima Hall
Venta de ropa nueva, juguetes, juegos, DVD,
café, pastelitos, y muchas cosas mas.
Apoya al Grupo Juvenil con tu cooperacion y
generosidad. Te esperamos!
Lectors for November 14th & 15th
5:00pm
8:30am
9:30am
11:00am
12:15pm
1:30pm
Richard Powers
Mike Mongiovi
Luis y Dora Almiron
CA RA BINIERI
Diane Miantsoko
Luz Ortega y Cesar Diaz
INDOOR FLEA MARKET
“ROOTED” Youth Group
November 21st & 22nd, 2015
10am to 5:00pm - Fatima Hall
New Clothes / Toys and Games
DVD and Movies
Food, Coffee and Pastries
Come Shop and Support our Youth Group
SANTO ROSARIO - VIRGEN PEREGRINA
8 DE NOVIEMBRE
Marcelina Mendoza
660 E 187 Street #13
9 DE NOVIEMBRE
Estela Garcia
660 E 187 Street #10
10 DE NOVIEMBRE
Yesenia Tellez
2325 Arthur Ave
11 DE NOVIEMBRE
Flor Rodriguez
652 E 187 Street #14
12 DE NOVIEMBRE
Miriam Alvarado
13 DE NOVIEMBRE
2480 Cambreleng Ave #1
Blanca Herrera
2394 Belmont Ave #1
14 DE NOVIEMBRE
Margarita Saavedra
2394 Belmont Ave #1
INFORMATION SHEET
CHURCH NAME:
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Bulletin number:
697400
Date of publication:
087/16/09
Number of pages transmitted:
Cover + 2 full & 2 half text pages +this page
Special instructions:
Please call Sebastian @ 718-295-3770 or cell phone: 917-334-0361