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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM To schedule a baptism please call
508-753-5001
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples planning to be married should
contact the pastor at least a year in advance. A program of preparation is
required for all couples planning to marry in the church. To schedule a wedding
please call 508-753-5001.
ILLNESS Arrangements can be made to have Holy
Communion brought to those who are homebound due to illness, age, or
impairment of any kind or to celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing and
Reconciliation with them. Please call 508-753-5001.
MINISTERIAL STAFF
Rev. Msgr. F. Stephen Pedone, Pastor [email protected] Gerald Montiverdi, Deacon Joan D’Argenis, Director of Religious Ed. [email protected] Maria Sciannameo, RCIA Director Michael Sacco, Joseph Sama - Finance Lisa Fenuccio, Administrative Assistant [email protected] Julia Tufano - Secretary David Soares, Parish Council Chair Joseph Bellino, Property Committee Chair Joan Venincasa, John DaSilva, Sanghee Kim– Organists Josef Konkol—Choir Director Mary DiSilvestro, Sacristan John Oliver, Hospitality Ministry Patricia Solitro, Safe Environment Coordinator
37 MASSASOIT ROAD, WORCESTER, MA Parish telephone: 508-753-5001
Parish fax: 508-754-1537 Rectory: 508-304-9988 Parish e-mail - [email protected]
Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
DAILY MASS Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m.
HOLY DAY MASSES
Vigil: 6:00 p.m. Holyday: 7:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
By appointment—please call 508-304-9988 to schedule.
PARISH REGISTRATION To become a registered member of the
parish, please call 508-753-5001 or register on-line at www.mtcarmel.ws.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish July 5, 2020
PRAYER FOR ST. PADRE PIO OF PIETRELCINA BY POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II
“Teach us, we pray, humility of heart, so that we may be counted among the little ones of the Gospel to whom the Father promised to reveal the mysteries of His Kingdom. Help us to pray without ceasing, certain that God knows what we need even before we ask Him. Obtain for us the eyes of faith that will help us recognize in the poor and suf-fering, the very face of Jesus. Sustain us in the hour of trou-ble and trial and, if we fall, let us experience the joy of the sacrament of forgiveness. Grant us your tender devotion to Mary, mother of Jesus and our Mother. Accompany us on our earthly pilgrimage toward the blessed Homeland, where we too, hope to arrive to contemplate forever the Glory of
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Hello Everyone,
This weekend we commemorate the 244th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. The rights of the individu-al verses the common good has always been a tension in this democracy of ours – never more so this Independence Day.
Lutheran Pastor and theologian Peter Marty offers this per-spective:
“If I see my life primarily as a pre-packaged set of guaran-teed rights owed me, instead of as a gift of God, what moti-vation is there to feel deep obligation toward society’s most vulnerable? If I’m just receiving what’s my rightful due, why would I ever need to express gratitude? What’s the point of looking outward toward others if I’m chiefly re-sponsible for looking inward and securing the personal rights that are mine?”
The United States Constitution, Marty writes, “is a fantasti-cally valuable document to any of us who are American citi-zens. But the Constitution doesn’t require me to give food to the hungry or shelter for the homeless. There is no amend-ment that forces me to listen to science, or consider the needs of the medically vulnerable, or attend to the aspira-tions of the elderly. I appreciate my rights. But fixating on those rights at the expense of the love, compassion, and mer-cy contained in the substance of faith is wrong. Faith is more of an essential service than a lot of things right now . . . ”
The liberties and rights guaranteed to us by our Constitution are a cause for celebration. But as followers of Jesus, we can’t see our rights as the final arbiter of what is right and wrong, of what is just and unjust. As disciples of God’s Ris-en Christ, we are called to bring to reality the Kingdom of God – the reign of God’s justice and mercy, of God’s recon-ciliation and peace.
On this Independence Day weekend, let us thank God for the many blessings He have bestowed on these United States. May we realize our call to be a light for all nations, to em-body our founding principles of life, liberty and happiness for all God’s children, to build His Kingdom of justice and equality for His sons and daughters of every land and peo-ple.
Have a happy and safe Fourth of July and thank you for your continuing generosity to our parish and your prayerful sup-port of me!
Monsignor Pedone
PARISH CENTER HOURS Our summer parish center office hours have begun. The center will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Fridays 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Please remember to wear a mark when coming into the building for the health and safety of all.
July 6. 2020:
Feast Day of St. Maria Teresa Goretti
Maria Teresa Goretti (October 16, 1890 – July 6, 1902) is an Italian virgin-martyr of the Catholic Church, and one of the youngest saints to be canonized.[1] She was born to a farming family. Her father died when she was nine, and they had to share a house with another fam-ily, the Serenellis. Maria took over household duties while her mother, brothers, and sister worked in the fields.
One afternoon, Alessandro, the Serenellis' twenty-year-old son, made sexual advances to her. When she refused to submit to him, he stabbed her fourteen times. She was taken to the hospital but she died for-giving him. He was arrested, convicted, and jailed. During imprisonment, he repented. After 27 years he was released from prison and visited her mother to beg forgiveness, which she granted. He later became a lay brother in a monastery, dying in 1970. She was beatified in 1947, and canonized in 1950. She is especially venerated in the Congregation of the Pas-sion (Passionists).
The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 5, 2020
Instead of counting sheep, talk to the Shepherd
A PRAYER IN TIME OF PANDEMIC
O God, whose Only Begotten Son bore the weight of human suffering for our salvation, hear the prayers of your Church for our sick brothers and sisters and deliver us from this time of trial. Open our ears and our hearts to the voice of your Son: Be not afraid, for I am with you always. Bless all doctors and nurses, re-searchers and public servants; give us the wisdom to do what is right and the faith to endure this hour, that we might gather once again to praise your name in the heart of your Church, delivered from all distress and confident in your mercy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of
Loreto Parish PRAYER FOR PARISH SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
Lord God, You love us with an everlasting love, and You
choose us to share Your love with others. We ask that You rekindle in our hearts a new spirit of faith, of pray-er and of reconciliation. Inspire us to search out and find ways of bringing one another closer to You. We pray for all who form our parish community, that we
remain faithful to Your teaching, that we remain steadfast in our prayer, both personal and communal, that together with You and the Holy Spirit, our parish may be renewed and transformed. All this we ask in the name of Jesus and through the power of the Holy
Spirit. Amen.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA
Our annual Miraculous Medal Novena will begin on
Tuesday, September 1st and continue every Tuesday
through October 27th. Please
mark your calendars! Fourth in a series of 10: Simple prayers you can say anytime, anywhere.
4. “Show your power.” Pray this short prayer (based on Psalm 68:28, among others) particularly when the need is great and the situation dire.
Do you know the difference between an Apostle and a Disciple?
While a disciple is a student, one who learns from a teacher, an apostle is sent to deliver those teachings to others.
"Apostle" means messenger, he who is sent. An apostle is sent to deliver or spread those teachings to others. The word "apostle" has two meanings, the larger meaning of a messenger and the narrow meaning to denote the twelve people directly linked to Jesus Christ.
We can say that all apostles were disciples but not all disciples are apostles. Jesus chose twelve Disciples and this inner circle of men came to be known as Apostles who were en-trusted to spread the message of Jesus through-out the world so that eventually there would be many Disciples.
Save the Date! Saturday, July 11, 2020, 10:00 am Cathedral of St. Paul
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Pro-Life Morning of Reflection presented by Monsignor James P. Moroney
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Evangelium Vitae—The Gospel of Life
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Pre-registration is required. To register for this free event, email your intent to attend to
aledoux@worcesterdiocese,org
14TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
“For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” (Matthew 11:30) When we think of being good stewards, we may think that God is asking too much of us when He calls us to generously share our time, talent, and treasure. However, we must remember that we are not “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given us. All He is asking is that we give back a small portion, in grati-tude, of what He has already given to us.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish July 5, 2020
Financial Stewardship For the week ending June 28, 2020
Income
Offertory: Week-End $2,153.51 Mail 1,472.00 On-Line Giving 626.80 Peters Pence 219.00 Maintenance 37.00 Assumption 5.00 Total Offertory $4,513.31 Vendor Refund 1,643.00 Funeral Stipends 600.00 Parking Revenues 90.00 Expense Reimbursement 58.00 Mass Stipends 55.00 Candles 33.00 Sanctuary Lamp 10.00 Total $7,002.31 Expenses: Salaries and Wages $5,276.48 Family Trip Refunds 2,100.00 Repairs and Maintenance 645.00 Postage 221.80 Office Expense 185.39 Employee Benefits 136.02 Organist 125.00 Supplies 69.30 Funeral Stipends 50.00 Total $8,808.99
Pray…Pray…Pray...
ON-LINE GIVING
We would like to remind you that we currently offer Online Giving. We want to provide you the conven-ience of being able to give the way you want, whenev-er you want. Online Giving offers you the opportunity to make secure, automatic contributions from your bank account to our church. Online Giving costs you nothing and provides many advantages to you and the church:
Benefits for You: No check writing or ATM stops Safe, secure, and confidential transactions Use your checking/savings account or credit/debit
card Schedule recurring or one-time donations Change a gift or account anytime you like View your giving history anytime
Benefits for the Church: Reduces check processing fees Creates peace in knowing your data and auto-
deposited gifts are secure Provides giving history for tax statements Reaches a wider demographic of givers
We ask that you consider using this service—especially if you currently manage your bills or bank-ing online. To register for Online Giving, please visit the church website at mtcarmel.ws and click on the link for on-line giving or call Lisa at 508-753-5001.
One way to spread JOY is to put
Jesus first Others second You third
PARTNERS IN CHARITY APPEAL
“Envision Faith in Action”
Our goal this year remains the same at $50,000.
A letter went out last week to those 2019 donors who have not yet sent in their 2020 donation, along with an envelope pre-addressed to the Chancery, for your convenience.
June 22 update: # of Gifts Total 120 $ 38,700
We have reached 77% of our goal!
Thank You for your continued support and generosity!!
EIGHT THINGS TO REMBEMBER WHEN GOING THROUGH TOUGH TIMES
1. Everything can – and will – change. 2. You’ve overcome challenges before. 3. It is a learning experience. 4. Not getting what you want can be a blessing. 5. Allow yourself to have some fun. 6. Being kind to yourself is the best medicine. 7. Other people’s negativity isn’t worth worrying
about. 8. And there’s always, always, always something
to be thankful about. “The poorest person on the world is not the one without money. It’s the one without God.”
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Saturday, July 4, 2020—4:00 p.m. The People of the Parish
Sunday, July 5, 2020—8:00 a.m. Josephine DeSimone by Gary and Sylvia Gerardi
Sunday, July 5, 2020—10:30 a.m. Giovanni Piccirillo and Pasqualina Piccirillo by Carmine and Esther Pepino, Pauline and Tom Pellegrino and Nicholas Verdolino by Fran and Santino Daniel Groccia (5th Anniversary) by Family Monday, July 6, 2020—7:00 a.m. Parishioners Intentions
Tuesday, July 7, 2020—7:00 a.m. Maria Soares by Family
Wednesday, July 8, 2020—7:00 a.m. The Sick of the Parish
Thursday, July 9., 2020—7:00 a.m. Peter Griffin by Family
Saturday, July 11, 2020—4:00 p.m. Thomas Buffone (16th Anniversary) by Mom, Dad and Brothers Rita Favulli by Aldona Kibelkstis
Sunday, July 12, 2020—8:00 a.m. Theresa Cellularo and Deceased of Pignataro Family
Sunday, July 12, 2020—10:30 a.m. Joseph Riggieri (First Anniversary and Birthday Remembrance) by sister, Dolores Frank and Elizabeth Pellegrino by Fran and Santino
Please pray for the sick of our parish: Francis Caf-fone, Susan Stomski, Donna Grasseschi, Lori Black-well, Carmella Szklarz, Matteo Fiore, Patrick Loconto, Frank “Butch” Rano, Vincent Pusateri, Sylvia Pusateri, Thelma Ortiz, Cynthia Pedone, Roland Di-onne, Louis Naple, Sue Cozzolino, Anthony DeAnge-lis, Anthony & Paul Locantore, , Ann Servidio, Elea-nor Gallo, Maria Dziczek, Joseph Vancelette, Vinny Tiscione, Madelyn Martin, Anthony Paldino, Ann Marie Verdolino, Emma Taubert, Charlene Swalec, Irene Bastardo, Lorrie Tufano, Riccardo & Silvia Cazzaniga and Marty DeMango. May the Lord give them strength, courage and healing.
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR PARISH IN YOUR WILLS, BEQUESTS AND UPON THE DEATH OF
LOVED ONES FOR DONATIONS. MANY THANKS!
Five Simple Rules to be Happy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Free your heart from hatred Free your mind from worries Live simply Give more Expect less
How about making a Cursillo weekend?
Cursillo or “short course in Christianity”, involves orga-nized talks, discussions, and witness presentations of the participants own lives, struggles and triumphs in Christ. Weekends are held at the Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center in Putnam, CT. 2020: Men’s: September 10-13
2020: Women’s: October 22-25
For more information, Elizabeth Santley @ 508-304-8871 or [email protected]. Information on Cursillo as well as Applications are available in the vestibule if the church.
HOW TO LIVE A HAPPY LIFE More Suggestions
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Be kinder than necessary. Make it a habit to do nice things for people
who will never find out. Judge your success by the degree that you’re enjoying
peace, health, and love. Be a good looser as well as a good winner.
Don’t drink and drive. Don’t text and drive.
Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring and integrity, they think of you.
Something to remember…..
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly…..
Leave the rest to God.
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Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time.
Sunday, Jul 05, 2020 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME God’s here, in the flesh
A small boy resisted saying good night. His father told him, “Don’t worry, I’m in the next room.” The child pleaded, “But I need you here.” Taking a religious tactic, the father said, “You’re not alone; God is always with you.” Placing both hands on his father’s cheeks and drawing his face level to his own, his son replied: “But God don’t have no skin.” The child perceived that a faceless, invisible God is not of much help on those dark nights when we need a friend near. But God does have skin in the game. The divine Presence is as close as our concern for each other.
TODAY'S READINGS: Zechariah 9:9-10; Romans 8:9, 11-13; Matthew 11:25-30 (100). “Although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to little ones.”
Monday, Jul 06, 2020 MEMORIAL OF MARIA GORETTI, VIRGIN, MARTYR The power of "I forgive you" As 11-year-old Maria Goretti lay dying after being stabbed for rebuffing the sexual advances of a 21-year-old man who lived on her farm, she forgave her attacker. That act alone is shocking enough. But her attacker was so affected by her forgiveness that he re-pented in prison, prayed to her every day, sought the forgiveness of her mother, attended Maria’s canonization in 1950, and became a lay brother. Makes it pretty hard for anyone to justify a grudge, much less retribution.
TODAY'S READINGS: Hosea 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Matthew 9:18-26 (383). “Courage, daughter! Your faith has saved you.” Tuesday, Jul 07, 2020 Wonders never cease The Seven Modern Wonders of the World were identified on this day in 2007, counterparts to the seven ancient wonders that predate the earthly life of Jesus. Two of these modern monuments—the Colosseum in Rome and Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro—could be the bookends to Christian history. The Colosseum, symbolic of Roman emperors’ power, was where early martyrs died while Christianity was outlawed. The colossal Redeemer statue celebrates Christ's ongoing presence in the world. It was used recently to honor pandemic healthcare workers. It proclaims that Christ’s love endures now as it did in the time of the Colosseum. Proclaim that love in your own life.
TODAY'S READINGS: Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13; Matthew 9:32-38 (384). “They made idols for themselves, to their own destruction.” Wednesday, Jul 08, 2020 The cure for what ails us Anointing of the Sick is one of the seven sacraments of the church. In its pre-Vatican II life, this sacrament was called Extreme Unc-tion and was reserved for the time of death. Now the church invites all who are seriously sick or experiencing the challenges of ad-vanced age to receive the grace of this sacrament. Celebrated at home, in a church, or in a healthcare facility, often in the presence of loved ones, this sacrament offers those who are sick the peace, strength, and courage of the Lord who himself knew the pain of human suffering. Draw on God's healing powers and encourage others to do so as well. COVID-19 has complicated pastoral visits, especially in medical facilities, so consult with a priest or chaplain about the wisest course of action.
TODAY'S READINGS: Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Matthew 10:1-7 (385). “Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority . . . to cure sickness and disease of every kind.”
Thursday, Jul 09, 2020 MEMORIAL OF AUGUSTINE ZHAO RONG, PRIEST, AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Faithful unto death When Christianity first emerged, members of the early church were often persecuted and even killed. Although the targeting of Chris-tians has waxed and waned over the centuries—depending on the political powers and their attitude toward the faith—Christians con-tinue to suffer at the hands of civil authorities and religious extremists, as did the subjects of today’s optional memorial, Augustine Zhao Rong and companions, who were martyred in China over a 300-year period. In honor of these Christian martyrs, take a mo-ment today to learn more about interreligious cooperation, an ongoing effort the Holy Father has championed.
TODAY'S READINGS: Hosea 11:1-4, 8e-9; Matthew 10:7-15 (386). “Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.” Friday, Jul 10, 2020 Don’t get comfortable As Christians, we not only face the hardships of daily existence, but also the challenges arising from living out a faith that demands justice. When it comes to justice, there is no comfort zone for Christians to sit back and watch. The gospels and the long tradition of Catholic social teaching call us to more. No matter your gender, race, or ethnicity, you must be willing to act: to challenge the racist or sexist joke, to support minority-owned businesses, to see yourself in the "other." Catholic leaders are now especially to stand with people of color who are disproportionately infected with and dying from COVID-19. How are you being called beyond your comfort zone?
TODAY'S READINGS: Hosea 14:2-10; Matthew 10:16-23 (387). “Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves.”
Saturday, Jul 11, 2020 MEMORIAL OF BENEDICT, ABBOT A rule to live by Saint Benedict’s wisdom has guided people for centuries. Among the gems of his Rule: The search for security, wealth, and salvation is futile. Instead, treat each hour as a gift. See in each day reasons for joy. Reverence the tools of work like the vessels of the altar. Small, daily brush strokes create the stunning canvas. Important decisions should be made with consultation, gaining the richness of different viewpoints. Learn from relationships not to take oneself too seriously. Know the value of silence. Choose one of these guide-lines to follow each day for a week. Then start again!
TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 10:24-33 (388). “And even the hairs of your head are all counted.”
