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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH
WEBSITE: www.olmcmiddletown.org
90 EUCLID AVENUE, MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK 10940
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH: Fr. Paul A.M. Denault, O.Carm……………… Pastor
Fr. Anthony Trung Nguyen, O.Carm…………Parochial Vicar
Fr. Joseph Phuong Ngo, O.Carm…………..…In Residence
Fr. Justin Cinnante, O.Carm……………….…In Residence
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
Sunday, December 31st
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary
and Joseph
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: Mrs. Nancy Miller .............. Director of Religious Education Phone: ............................................................... 845-342-1510 Email: .................................................. [email protected] Please note new hours Hours: ................................................... Mon. 8:30am -3:00pm .................. Tues. 12:00pm - 3:00pm (3:30pm-8pm in classes) …………..Wed. 8:30am - 3:00pm (3:30pn-5:45pm in classes) ........................................................... Thurs. 8:30am - 3:00pm .............................................................. Fri. 8:30am - 12:00pm
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Call Fr. Paul Denault, Pastor for initial interview at the Priory Office: .................................................... 845-343-4121
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
Registration and evidence of participation is required at least eight (8) months before scheduling of marriage or Baptism.
December 31, 2017 The Holy Family of Jesus,
Mary and Joseph
Saturday, December 30th 5:00 Kate Jacob
Sunday, December 31st 8:00 Annie Kukelka 10:00 John M. Conklin 11:30 Teresa Welyczko & the Welyczko & Stankiewicz Families 4:30 Catherine “Kitty” & Jim Mahady Monday, January 1st - Solemnity of Mary 7:00 People of the Parish 9:00 People of the Parish 7:00pm People of the Parish Tuesday, January 2nd 7:00 Mary Collins Wednesday, January 3rd 7:00 Thomas Darcy
Thursday, January 4th 7:00 Patrick, Josephine & Thomas Darcy
Friday, January 5th
7:00 Dolores McBride
Saturday, January 6th 5:00 Raymond Ptak
Sunday, January 7th 8:00 Makenzie Hooke 10:00 James & Catherine Haley & Fred Weissinger 11:30 William H. Pilcher, Jr. 4:30 Peter Kearns
December 23rd& December 24th totaled: $8,772
Collection $8,042and Online Giving $730
Building Fund totaled: $2,432
Collection: $2,362 and Online Giving $70
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day totaled: $16,755
Collection $16,555 and Online Giving $200
Thank You for your generosity!
Mass attendance for the weekend of The 4th Sunday of Advent, December 23rd
and 24th was: 554
Mass Attendance for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day was 1,508
MASS SCHEDULE FEAST OF THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY
(not a holy day of obligation) Monday, January 1st: 7:00am, 9:00am & 7:00pm.
All Masses will be celebrated in the church.
The Priory Office will be closed on: Monday, January 1st in observance of the Solemnity of Mary and New Year’s Day. The Office will re-open on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Our Second Collection each week is for the ongoing maintenance of our Grounds and
Buildings.
THE MASS CELEBRANTS FOR NEXT WEEKEND, JANUARY 6TH & 7TH HAVE NOT
BEEN DETERMINED AS OF THIS DATE
MEMORIALS The Sanctuary Lamp was donated in loving
memory of: George Nagengast
A special thanks to all those who helped Our Lady of Mt. Carmel get ready for the Christmas Season and put us in the holiday mood! To all the volunteers who cleaned our Church. The Decorating Committee - who prepared our church, visually for Advent & Christmas. Many thanks to our music ministry (choir) under the guidance of our Director Gail Johnson. We are grateful to all who wrapped, bagged, tagged and made sure that the items got to the appropriate places. Special thanks to all who donated the clothes, toys and food to help make Christmas a bit brighter for others. Many thanks to all those who contributed toward the purchase of the flowers and helped make the Church look so festive. Thank you all for your kindness, generosity of spirit and pocket, and the sharing of your time and talents. It’s so wonderful to see that the spirit and joy of Christmas has not been lost on the parishioners of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel!
Happy New Year Fr. Paul, Fr. Anthony, Fr. Joseph, Fr. Justin and the Priory Staff would like to extend blessings to you and your loved ones during the joyous season of Christmas and the coming new year. A peaceful, happy and healthy New Year to everyone!
2018 CHURCH CALENDARS The 2018 OLMC Church Calendars have arrived and are available in the Gathering Space. Please take a Calendar home with you today or if you know someone who needs a calendar please feel free to take one for them as well. This lovely and helpful calendar was the generous gift of Applebee McPhillips Funeral Home. We thank them for their gift!
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS
Religious Education Classes resume this Tuesday & Wednesday, January 2nd and 3rd.
Happy New Year!
COMING NEXT WEEK...
CATHOLIC AUTHORS MONTH: “J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis are household names, but did you know that their faith was a driving influence in a combined 40 books? How about Matthew Kelly many of you have read his book “Rediscover Catholicism” and a number of you have shared in our Book Series for review and discussions on his works. Now join us for Catholic Authors Month as we find out what drove them to write and how they still inspire millions today. This starts next Wednesday, January 10th at 7PM in the Parish Center with the line up of:
• JRR Tolkien on January 10th • C.S. Lewis on January 17th • Matthew Kelly’s book, “Rediscover Jesus”,
on January 24th Whether you read the books, watched the movies, took part in a book series, or want to see if these authors are worth reading, you are invited to attend. Cost $5 to help cover costs.
CATECHIST NEEDED
The Religious Education Program is still in need of a catechist for Grade 6 on Tuesday afternoons from 4:15 to 5:45pm. There are 8 students in the class. The instructional materials are outstanding and easy to work with it. The position will be from January 2nd thru May 1st (17 classes). If you would like additional information or are interested in this ministry please contact Mrs. Nancy Miller at 845-342-1510 or [email protected] as soon as possible.
The 2018 yearly offering boxed-set of envelopes are now available 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.
Did You Know?
Just as Father Paul and Father Anthony are called to serve at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, so they are also the priests responsible for Our Lady of the Assumption in Bloomingburg. That is why you may not see one of them on a given weekend: he is spending that weekend attending to the people at Our Lady of the Assumption. It is a small church, but has a very loyal congregation who are justly proud of their faith. They have such a strong spirit. Just as Father Anthony and Father Paul delight in ministering to this great parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, so also they find joy in Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. It is a privilege to be involved in both places.
MONTHLY SPIRTUAL DIRECTION Spiritual Direction will be held on Thursday, January 18th from noon-3:00pm (snow date is Wednesday, January 24th) at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. A light lunch will be served. Cost is $20 per person. The Session will be presented by JoAnn Atlas & Fran Fay, both Certified Spiritual Directors. For more information, call Carol Bezak Shrine Director at: 845-343-1879.
2017 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.
PARISH CENTER RENTAL
The Parish Center is available for rental to both Parishioners and Non-Parishioners for weddings, parties (birthdays, Baptisms, anniversary, etc.) or meetings. For more information please call Greg Sillen at: 845-282-4267.
CHRISTMAS RECESS - School resumes this Tuesday, January 2nd. The OLMC administration, faculty and staff would like to wish you and your families a very happy and healthy New Year. Thank you, as always, for all your support and prayers throughout the year. God Bless. ~ Miss Langford
SAVE THE DATES—TOURING TUESDAYS
Our first 2018 Open House date is next Tuesday, January 9th, from 9-11am. Our Lady of Mount Carmel invites you to experience our Catholic school in action by visiting us on TOURING TUESDAY. Prospective parents interested in grades Pre-K - Eighth grade are invited to visit on that day or schedule an appointment. To make an appointment please call us at the number below. Please watch the bulletin and/or visit our website below for additional Open House dates & times for additional dates.
INFORMATION - For more information about any of the above, please call 845-343-8836 or visit: www.mtcarmelschoolmiddletown.org
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY With Winter approaching we would just like to remind everyone of our Inclement Weather Policy... Whenever Middletown Schools are closed or on a delayed opening due to inclement weather (snow, ice, etc.) weekday Mass is cancelled. These Mass intentions will be re-scheduled for another date. No event, including Mass, requires your attendance if you feel that weather conditions are dangerous. For your safety if you determine it is unwise to travel because road conditions may be hazardous, please stay at home. To learn about closings or delays listen to your radio (WALL 1340 AM OR K104.7 FM), you may also sign up to receive a text message just by visiting the K104.7 website at www.k104online.com and click on the Storm Center link, OR tune in to the Local Channel 6 (cable) for school closings and delays and other weather emergencies and look for Middletown Schools as they scroll across the screen.
ROSARY PRAYER GROUP Join us for the recitation of the Rosary on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursday of each month at the Priory Chapel at 7:00pm and at 6:00pm on the last Thursday of the month at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The Rosary is one of the most powerful resources that we have. Come and pray with us!
A NEW YEAR'S PRAYER
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.
(Author unknown)
ADDICTION IMPACTS THE ENTIRE FAMILY BUT THERE’S NO NEED TO GO
IT ALONE…
Bereavement Support Group
For loved ones of individuals who have passed from addiction, this is a safe place for sharing and support
without judgment or stigma.
On the following Mondays:
January 15
January 29
February 12
February 26
224 Main Street, Goshen (ADAC, rear entrance, 1st Floor conference room)
7:00pm- 8:15pm
Facilitated by Jane Carey, LCSW-R
Talk, share, support, and be supported with others
who understand what you have experienced.
Safe, non-judgmental forum.
For more information or to RSVP, contact
Laura Brovich at 344.5565
DROP-INS WELCOME!
