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, February 14th, 2016| First Sunday of Lent - Year C
PARISH STAFF
PASTOR
Rev. Fr. Jonathan Morris
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Fr. Urbano Rodrigues
PARISH CENTER
2380 Belmont Avenue
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
9:00am to 8:00pm
Thursday & Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm
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.
February 14, 2016
CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
ANNOUNCED MASSES
Sunday,February14th|FirstSundayofLent
8:30am Pro Populo
9:30am Isaia Barone
11:00am Immacolata, Aniello, Maria Carmela,
e Carmine Squillante
12:15pm Frank Pappas, Frances and Nicholas Longo,
Christine Covino and Jennie Salce
1:30pm Jorge Cesar Santiago
Monday,February15th|LentenWeekday
8:30am Linda Mariano
12:00pm Deceased of the Santospirito, Hamel,
Loberto and Serocki Families
6:30pm Salvatore and Sarah Contento
Tuesday,February16th|LentenWeekday
8:30am Fr. Nicholas F. Basile
12:00pm Francesco and Vincenza Bordenga
6:30pm Rosa Leo
Wednesday,February17th|LentenWeekday
8:30am Michelino Salvo
12:00pm Tommaso Mannini
6:30pm Deceased Members of the Borgatti Family
Thursday,February18th|LentenWeekday
8:30am Marie De Dominicis and Family
12:00pm Cosimo Madonna
6:30pm Alessandra Cardillo
Friday,February19th|LentenWeekday
8:30am John De Sisto
12:00pm Domenica Cioffi
6:30pm Vincenzo Mulone
Saturday,February20th|LentenWeekday
8:30am
12:00pm
5:00pm
Pierina Cristiano
Padre Pio Prayer Group
Nancy Granchelli, Helen Sassano & Connie Lucia
Sunday,February21th|SecondSundayofLent
8:30am
9:30am
11:00am
12:15pm
1:30pm
Tina Di Palermo
Pro Populo
Gennaro, Mariantonia e Vincenzo Del Vecchio
Alfonso Criscuolo and Gaetano Anastasio
Vicky Elizabeth Bailon Cruz
WEEKEND MASS COLLECTION - 2/7/2016
Collection ........................................................$4,876.68
Last year’s Collection …..................................$2,929.00
LAST WEEKEND’S ATTENDANCE - 2/7/2016
Adults: 712…...…. Children: 248..……. / Total……..960
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“From the Desk of Father Jonathan”
Someone asked me this Ash Wednesday if I am bothered by
the fact that so many people come to church for "ashes" but
don't come as frequently for the Eucharist. The answer I
gave was "No, not bothered at all; I'm inspired by their
persistent faith."
That said, the fact that they aren't all coming to mass regularly, where the Lord is truly present in the Eucharist, is a reminder of how many people of faith are in need of our outreach to give them convincing reasons why to come to mass
on Sundays. I see it as my fault--our fault--more than it is
their fault. There are usually deeply personal issues why
people stop coming to church, or never have come in the first
place. Of course, sometimes it is simply laziness that keeps
us away, but most of the times there is something more.
And even if laziness is part of the reason, we need to reach
out to all of our neighbors and offer strong enough spiritual
and human motivation to them so that they might go beyond
whatever obstacle keeps them from coming to the Lord's
house.
On this Ash Wednesday I walked the neighborhood with ashes and met so many wonderful people who were not planning
on coming to mass. For those whose schedules permitted, I
encouraged them to come to mass. For those who could not, I
gave them ashes and prayed for them to take a step of courage
and faith and come back home to our parish.
Are you inviting people back? Are you asking the sick or
homebound in your building if they would like someone from
the church to bring them the Eucharist? There is still a lot of
faith in our neighborhood. Let's water it and feed it with love
and mercy.
Father Jonathan
REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the deceased members of our parish
Joseph Toscano, Stanley Miara & our fallen military.
February 14, 2016
CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
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REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD
Sunday Gospel: Luke 4: 1-13
RIFLESSIONE SULLA PAROLA DI DIO
Vangelo della Domenica: Luca 4: 1-13
up something for Lent? How about doing
something extra to honor God during this season?
• Be reconciled with a person you dislike or avoid, or
someone you have hurt.
• Perform acts of kindness for people for no reward.
• Buy a meal for a homeless person.
• Refrain from listening to gossip or passing it on.
• Take a half-hour in the beautiful outdoors.
• Read about the causes of poverty, so you can better
serve the poor.
• Save the cost of a daily meal; donate the cash to charity
at Easter.
• Study, meditate, and pray daily with Scripture.
• Think about God while doing daily tasks.
• Sick? Housebound? On the road? Pray for others.
• In your office, the supermarket, school, think where
Jesus might be and what you might do for him.
• Use prayers or devotions from your heritage to grow
spiritually.
• Clean out closets and give gently-used items to charity.
• Contribute groceries to a food pantry.
• Go to weekday Mass, a parish mission, or Lenten
prayer service.
• Keep a crucifix near you. Remember Jesus’ death.
La Quaresima si apre con il racconto delle tentazioni
di Gesù. Poste alla soglia del suo ministero pubblico,
esse sono in qualche modo l’anticipazione delle
numerose contraddizioni che Gesù dovrà subire nel suo
itinerario, fino all’ultima violenza della morte. In esse è
rivelata l’autenticità dell’umanità di Cristo, che, in
completa solidarietà con l’uomo, subisce tutte le
tentazioni tramite le quali il Nemico cerca di distoglierlo
dalla sua completa sottomissione al Padre. “Cristo
tentato dal demonio! Ma in Cristo sei tu che sei
tentato” (sant’Agostino).
In esse viene anticipata la vittoria finale di Cristo nella
risurrezione. Cristo inaugura un cammino - che è
l’itinerario di ogni essere umano - dove nessuno potrà
impedire che il disegno di Dio si manifesti per tutti gli
uomini: la sua volontà di riscattarlo, cioè di recuperare
per l’uomo la sovranità della sua vita in un libero
riconoscimento della sua dipendenza da Dio.
È nell’obbedienza a Dio che risiede la libertà dell’uomo.
L’abbandono nelle mani del Padre - “Io vivo per il
Padre” - è la fonte dell’unica e vera libertà, che consiste
nel rifiutare di venire trattati in modo diverso da quello
che siamo. Il potere di Dio la rende possibile.
Living Stewardship Now
Missione Parrochiale 2016
Some of these Lenten activities are best done solo; for others,
rope in family, friends, neighbors, or fellow parishioners and
make a joint commitment.
+ Missione della Misericordia +
Giving
+ Mission of Mercy +
Incoraggiamo a tutti i parrocchiani di pregare,
considerando a diventare un ‘Discepolo’ della
Missione Parrocchiale. Andremo incontro
ai nostri fratelli e sorelle in Cristo,
chiedendoli come meglio potremmo servirli.
FORMATION OF DISCIPLES
~ Vi preghiamo di registratevi all’ufficio parrocchiale ~
2016 Parish Mission
We invite you to become a Disciple for the Parish
Mission. If you want to be part of the Mission,
Please call the Parish Center to REGISTER.
HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS
FOR FEBRUARY
Universal: Care for Creation
That we may take good care of creation–a gift freely given–
cultivating and protecting it for future generations.
Evangelization: Asia
That opportunities may increase for dialogue and encounter
between the Christian faith and the peoples of Asia.
+ Masses & Memorials +
There are Masses & Memorials available for 2016.
Please stop by or call the office.
Possa la Madonna del Carmine
guidarci mentre ci mettiamo in corso.
Se non vi è possibile andare per le strade, vi chiediamo
di pregare per il successo della missione.
- VIA CRUCIS FRIDAYS + VENERDÌ + VIERNES
11:15am - English & Italian
7:00pm - English & Spanish
WANTED: USHERS
We are in need of Ushers for the 8:30am and
12:15pm Sunday Masses. Prayerfully consider
serving your brothers and sisters in Christ through
this important ministry. Please call the office &
leave your name.
REFLEXIONEMOS LA PALABRA DE DIOS
Evangelio del Domingo: Lucas 4: 1-13
¿Vas a renunciar a algo por Cuaresma? ¿Por qué no
hacer algo extra durante este tiempo para honrar a Dios?
• Reconcíliate con una persona que te disgusta o que
evades, o con alguien a quien has herido.
• Practica acciones bondadosas para con los demás sin
esperar recompensa.
• Cómprale una comida a una persona indigente.
• Abstente de escuchar o hacerte eco de chismes.
• Pasea por media hora y disfruta de la belleza al aire
libre.
• Lee acerca de las causas de pobreza a fin de que puedas
servir mejor a los pobres.
• Ahorra el costo de una comida diaria; dona el
equivalente en efectivo a una obra caritativa durante la
Pascua.
• Estudia, medita y ora diariamente con las Escrituras.
• Piensa en Dios mientras haces tus quehaceres diarios.
• ¿Enfermo? ¿Confinado al hogar? ¿En la calle? Reza
por los demás.
• Cuando estés en tu oficina, en el supermercado o en la
escuela, piensa dónde pudiera estar Jesús y lo que
podrías hacer por él.
• Usa oraciones o devociones de tu herencia para crecer
espiritualmente.
• Limpia tus armarios o roperos y dona lo que esté en
buenas condiciones a una obra caritativa.
• Contribuye con víveres a alguna despensa pública.
• Ve a Misa entre semana, a una misión parroquial o a
una oración comunitaria de Cuaresma.
Viviendo la Palabra de Dios
Algunas de estas actividades cuaresmales se hacen mejor
individualmente, para otros, como involucrar en un proyecto a
la familia, amigos, vecinos o feligreses de la parroquia y
hacer un compromiso.
ENCUENTRO DE PAREJAS
“La pareja que ora unida siempre se mantendrá unida”
Domingo, 21 de Febrero
2:30pm a 5:00pm
Salón de FATIMA HALL
Invitación:
Parejas casadas, no casadas,
parejas de novios y solteros
¡¡LOS ESPERAMOS!!
VIA CRUCIS 2016 - CONVOCATORIA
Aquellas personas que deseen ser parte de la
escenificación del Vía Cruxis que se realizara el
Viernes Santo, por favor comuníquese con Pedro
Flores o Sebastian Amaro al finalizar la Santa Misa.
Contamos con tu apoyo.
Lectors for February 20th & 21st
5:00pm
8:30am
9:30am
11:00am
12:15pm
1:30pm
V. Marcone & M. Gerbasi
M. Mongiovi
C. Modesto & M. Mendez
N. Trombetta & F. D’Orsogna
C. Zombek
C. Diaz & A. Trujillo
MISION PARROQUIAL 2016
+ Misión de la Misericordia +
FORMACION DE DISCIPULOS
Si desea ser parte de la Misión Parroquial y siendo un
Discípulo, por favor regístrese en Centro Parroquial o
bien puede llamar al 718-295-3770.
NOCHE DE ALABANZA Y ORACION
“Alaba y Glorifica al Señor
todos los días de tu vida”
¿Quieres orar y alabar a Dios
de una manera diferente?
Te esperamos en esta noche, será
un encuentro entre tu y el Señor.
Viernes, 26 de Febrero, 2016
7:30pm a 11:00pm
Fatima Hall
Predicador
Dario Contreras
Música
Juan Grullon
y
Sebastian Amaro
“Per combattere e per riuscire
vittoriosi nella lotta, con l'aiuto di
Dio, dobbiamo spogliarci dei nostri
abiti pesanti, laceri, sporchi e, come
dice l'apostolo Paolo, dobbiamo
rivestirci dell'armatura di Dio. Nella lotta quotidiana
dobbiamo fare sempre riferimento alla volontà di Dio.
Così, infatti, rispose Gesù a Satana. Dobbiamo essere
decisi nell'impegno a “servire soltanto a Dio" in parole
ed in opere.”
(brano tratto dal libretto Quaresima - Il cammino di conformità
a Cristo Gesù - di N.Giordano)
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