100 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601

Phone: 757-595-0385 ~ www.olmc.org Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm; Friday: 9 am - 3 pm

Outreach Office Phone: 757-596-1727 Pregnancy Helpline: 757-870-3131 Outreach Office Hours: M, W, Th: 12 noon - 2 pm; T, F: 9 am - 11 am Pharmacy Outreach: ext. 125

December 15, 2019

December 15, 2019 ~ Third Sunday of Advent

Mass and Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:30 pm English Confessions; 5:00 pm Mass Sunday: 8:00 am Mass, 10:00 am Mass, 12:00 Mass (CNU - Pope Chapel), 2:00 pm Mass (en Español), 5:00 pm Mass Weekdays:

Monday - 7 am Mass Tuesday - 7 am Mass; 12:30 Mass (CNU - Pope Chapel) Wednesday - 5:30 pm English Confessions and Holy Hour, 6:30 pm Mass Thursday - 8:05 am Mass (School Community); 5:30 pm Spanish Confessions and Holy Hour, 6:30 pm Mass in Spanish Friday - 7:00 am Mass

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Thursdays 8am to 6pm, 1st Thursdays 7:30 pm & 1st Fridays 3 pm to 6 am

Contact Us

Pastor Rev. Dan Beeman frdbeeman@olmc.org112

Parochial Vicar Rev. Miguel Melendez frmmelendez@olmc.org 111

Priest in Residence Rev. Peter T. Tran frpeter@olmc.org 101

Deacons Rev. Mr. Anton Siochi deaconanton@olmc.org 129 Rev. Mr. Francisco Anleu fanleu@olmc.org 123 Rev. Mr. Dan Johnson dcnjohnson@olmc.org 124

Director of Evangelization Christa Blomstrom cblomstrom@olmc.org 107

Director of Hispanic Ministry Rev. Mr. Francisco Anleu fanleu@olmc.org 123

Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry Ken White kwhite@olmc.org 106

Coordinator of Faith Formation Cristy Barton cbarton@olmc.org 131

Director of Social Ministry Tina Wandersee twandersee@olmc.org 118

Director of Liturgy & Worship Heber Dunkle hdunkle@olmc.org 121

Music Coordinator Johanna Smith jsmith@olmc.org 117

Business Administrator Joyce Kiser jkiser@olmc.org 109

CNU Campus Ministry Laura Powell laura.powell@cnu.edu

Bookkeeper Carla Weimer cweimer@olmc.org 108

Office Manager Eileen Mazary emazary@olmc.org 116

IT Network Coordinator Karen Coulson kcoulson@olmc.org 177

Director of Facilities Josh McCarty jmccarty@olmc.org 119

12/8/19

$28,201

Thank you for your generosity!

The parish offices will be closed

December 24th-27th and December 31st –January 2nd

Saturday, December 14, 2019 5:00 – Jean M. Curran Bob & Nancy Curran Sunday, December 15, 2019 8:00 – Eustaquio Medalla, Sr. Nelia Medalla 10:00 – Stephen Svelan Jack & Ann Svelan 2:00 – The People of the Parish 5:00 – Deceased Members of the Wilhelm Family The Shelton Family

Mon – (7am) James D. Beeman Betty Shelton

Tue – (7am) William Moore The Working Family

Wed – (6:30pm) Robbie DeBartolo Bill & Janet Gorman

Thur – (8:05am) Int’s of Edward Cluen Dave & Eileen Mazary (6:30pm) Pauline Siefring Fri – (7am) Lope Pile Mercy Pile

Saturday, December 21, 2019 5:00 – Johnny Almirante The Almirante Family Sunday, December 22, 2019 8:00 – Leon Sherman and Helen & Charles Barry Family 10:00 – Toni Coddington Family 2:00 – The People of the Parish 5:00 – Paul Coon Maureen Coon

Church Flowers

Flowers in the Church this weekend are in memory of Steven Svelan

from Jack and Ann Svelan

Dear Friends,

It’s amazing to think we are already in week three of the season of Advent. Advent has long been one of my favorite times in the liturgical year, particularly because of the new growth and development in our hearts as we await the coming of Jesus. As we prepare as a parish, I need to stop to thank you as parishioners for your overwhelming generosity to the poor and needy during these holidays. After an incredible generosity at the time of thanksgiving, you have now also reached out in incredible ways for the Christmas season. I just walked through the hallways of Manion Hall, our social ministry outreach center. The hallways are literally lined with piles of gifts to be delivered to the poor so that they have something as a sign of the generosity of Jesus on Christmas morning. You have outdone yourselves - and I’m a proud pastor to know we were able to contribute so generously to the needy.

Last week on Sunday afternoon, I went with my cousin Jake and his girlfriend Courtney down to Pungo in Virginia Beach in order to chop down a Christmas tree for the rectory. It hearkened back to a tradition that is often forgotten, where families would spend time together choosing and then erecting a Christmas tree in their homes. We were unsuccessful as they had just closed the lot that day so the trees could grow for next year. Jake and I wanted to go back in the dark of night and chop one down anyway and leave some cash, but virtue directed our hearts to another lot where we found a very nice tree which Courtney picked out. Father Miguel and I then decorated the tree late on Sunday night while enjoying a delicious treat prepared by our Dominican Sisters. Father Peter was already asleep by the time we got to the tree, but he promises next year to put the star on top! It’s so good to be in the rectory with other priests and to feel the spirit of the season of Advent.

Saturday of this week was my father’s birthday - the first birthday since he died this summer. I’d be grateful for you to continue to pray for the repose of his soul. Jim Beeman was a quietly faithful man who raised his boys well and provided for his wife in incredible ways. Please pray also for my mom Liz, as many of you know who are widows or widowers know, the first holidays are often the hardest.

I’m grateful for the life of this incredible parish! Have a great third week of Advent.

Faithfully in Christ,

Father Dan

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24 4:00 p.m. Mass in English (w/ Children’s Choir, preceded by carols at 3:30)

6:00 p.m. Mass in English (w/ Contemporary Ensemble)

8:00 p.m. Misa en Español 10:00 p.m. Mass in English (w/ adult choir preceded by carols at 9:30)

Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25 10:00 a.m. Mass in English Solemnity of Mary Mother of God Holy Day of Obligation December 31st 6:30 pm Mass en Español January 1st 10:00 am Mass in English

After Christmas Office

Parish Offices will be closed from Christmas Eve through Friday, December 27 and Tuesday, December 31 through January 2. Offices will reopen on Friday, January 3.

Contact Christa at cblomstrom@olmc.org or ext. 107 Are You Ready to Get Ready? Receive daily inspirational videos from Dynamic Catholic that will help you prepare for Christmas like never before! Sign up at dynamiccatholic.com.

SPRED December Gathering

Families and Volunteers in the SPRED & BREATHE Ministries are invited! The festivities will begin following the 6:30pm Daily Mass.

Wednesday, December 18, at 7:30pm In the Commons of the Church Christmas Carols and a Visit from SANTA! Back this year: Ryan the Balloon Guy Bring a festive snack to share!

Contact Christa for more information cblomstrom@olmc.org.

GET INVOLVED

Initiation Programs Contact Christa at cblomstrom@olmc.org or ext. 107

Becoming Catholic

The Period of the Catechumenate is aimed at forming catechumens in the Christian way of life. Those preparing for Christian initiation learn in many ways – listening, observing, and living with the community. (The word catechumen, the name for those preparing for Baptism, comes from a Greek word meaning “to hear.”) They learn through the proclamation of the Word of God, at Mass and outside of Mass. They learn through faith sharing with others, exploring what the Gospel means and how it is coming to life in their lives. They learn through weekly gathering focused on learning the faith with their sponsors. They learn through informal conversations with their godparents or sponsors or other Catholic friends. They learn through taking part in active service alongside other Christian believers.

Welcoming the catechumens into parish activities not only makes them feel included, it also provides them glimpses of the life of disciples. The faithful are invited to pray for the catechumens throughout the week. Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Mary December 19th The Women’s Bible Study will pray with our Blessed Mother Mary, this Advent. Ascension Press offers a new program specifically written to help us prepare for Jesus’ birth as Mary did. It guides you through Mary’s experiences and encounters and sheds light on how they relate to our preparation for Christmas. Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Mary, with Fr. Mark Toups pairs thought provoking and meaningful meditations with beautiful artwork and encouraging, inspirational videos. All women of the parish are invited to this Advent Study on Thursdays from 9:30am-11:30am at Saint Michael Hall. Please contact Teresa May with any questions or to reserve childcare (ages 1-3 yrs): Teresamay417@gmail.com or call 757-897-1088. Not available during the day? We have a few extra copies of “Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Mary” with online videos you can watch from home. Contact Christa at the parish office to reserve your copy.

Adult Faith Formation

Assistive Listening Devices Available Our parish has the ability to offer personal Assisted Listening Devices (ALD’s). These devices will be available for loan during all liturgies. OLMC has 4 ALD receivers with earbuds to be checked out at the Welcome Desk before weekend Masses. If you could benefit from using an ALD during any other gathered event at OLMC please contact the parish office.

Children’s Faith Formation Contact Cristy at cbarton@olmc.org or ext. 131

Inclusive Ministries

Kingdom Kids Worship—Catechists are needed for Children's Liturgy of the Word during the 10 AM Mass. Please contact Cristy for more details or email her at cbarton@olmc.org.

Gathered By Grace—There is no Gathered by Grace THIS weekend. The next sessions will be on January 5th and 19th.

First Sacraments—There are NO Sacrament Prep. Workshops in December or January. First Reconciliation dates will be in February or by appointment. More information will be posted soon. Please bring original Baptism Certificate and copy to the office if your child was not baptized at OLMC.

Adult Faith Formation

GET INVOLVED

Youth & Young Adult Ministries DYC – Registration Is Open!

What is the Diocesan Youth Conference? The Diocesan Youth Conference is a weekend event held each calendar year to gather high school youth (9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade) from parishes located in the Diocese of Richmond to one central location. The Conference is a highly energetic, engaging, and awesome opportunity for our high school teenagers to gather as a larger Church community and celebrate the amazing richness of our Catholic Christian faith.

When and where is the retreat held? The retreat is on February 7, 8, 9 of 2020 and takes place at the Greater Richmond Convention Center (403 N Third St., Richmond, VA 23219).

What are the fees and when are deadlines? Early Bird Discount: $175 if submitted with payment by Monday, December 16th, close of business. Regular Deadline: $205 $if submitted with payment by Monday, January 6th, close of business.

How do I sign up? Contact Ken White at kwhite@olmc.org for a copy of the registration. Or, grab one from the Church Commons. Young Adult Ministry

Young adults in their 20's and 30's meet every Tuesday from 7:30-9pm in Saint Michael Hall for Small Group, where we spend time in fellowship, study, and prayer. We also host social gatherings and attend retreats and regional events together. For more information on how to join our email list or attend any of these events, contact Ken White, the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, at kwhite@olmc.org, calling him at 757-595-0385 ext. 106, or texting him at 757-598-1571. March for Life Pilgrimage & Youth Rally

All High School Youth are invited to attend the March for Life with the Diocese of Richmond. OLMC will be taking any youth (9th-12th grade) interested in attending. The cost is $55. Registrations are due with payment by December 13th, at 3pm. Contact Ken White at kwhite@olmc.org for a copy of the registration. Or, grab one from the Church Commons. See the itinerary below.

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Diocesan sponsored buses will depart in the afternoon from Virginia Beach/Norfolk, Hampton Roads, Richmond, and Roanoke

areas for Northern Virginia. All buses will be scheduled to arrive in Woodbridge, VA by 7:00 pm at the EagleBank Arena on the campus of George Mason

University for the “Life is VERY Good” evening of prayer. At the conclusion of the rally, all participants will travel via bus to a near-by hotel for lodging for the evening.

Friday, January 24, 2020 All buses will be scheduled to arrive in Fairfax, VA by 9:00 am at the EagleBank Arena on the campus of George Mason University

for the “Life is VERY Good” youth rally. The rally will also include Mass with Bishop Knestout and other diocesan bishops at 10:00 am.

Immediately following the Mass, the delegation will board their bus and travel to the Washington Monument and join the March from the Washington Monument to the Supreme Court.

At the conclusion of the March for Life, the delegation will board their respective buses and will travel home.

Manna Parish Fundraiser

Use Manna for all of your Christmas gift and party shopping! Manna is available in the

Commons before & after Masses or in the Parish Office. Manna cards also make perfect stocking stuffers!

Do you own a business or run an organization? Manna Cards are the perfect gift for your employees and clients!

Stop by the Manna Table in the Commons this weekend and support our Parish Fundraiser! During the week you can call or stop by the parish office to purchase Manna.

OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY

Social Ministry Parish Activities

Parish Bunco Party & Silent Auction Back by popular demand!!! Join your fellow parishioners for a night of fun and excitement at the Bunco Party & Silent Auction on Friday, January 24, in St. Michael Hall. The evening will begin at 7:00 with our Silent Auction, accompanied by complimentary hors d’oeuvres, wine, and beer. The guilds of the Ladies of Carmel are donating themed gift baskets and other wonderful items to the auction.

Bunco begins at 7:45. Never played Bunco before? Fear not! It’s really easy, and our resident Bunco expert, Susan Adams, will teach us all how to play! Cash prizes will be awarded in several categories of winners (& even losers)! We will also have a 50/50 raffle that evening.

Tickets are $25 per person and will be available in the Parish Office beginning December 2 and in the Commons the weekend of December 28/29. Only 80 Tickets will be sold, so get yours early!

Altar Server Training Training for new altar servers will be held on Tuesday December 17th at 5:30pm. Altar serving is open to any well behaved elementary to high school age child who

has made his/her First Holy Communion.

Transformed by The Eucharist… Reaching Out into community

Contact Tina Wandersee at twandersee@olmc.org or ext. 118

Thanks So Much Scout Pack 242 Heartfelt thanks goes out to Scout Pack#242. During the Thanksgiving Season they took time one evening to come out and put away the Peninsula Catholic Food Drive into our pantry. They took special care to leave the pantry shelves better (much better) than they found them. What a huge gift during such a busy time!!

Outreach—NOVEMBER Statistics

Thank you so very much for your continued support of the Parish Charities POOR FUND Envelope (line item with online giving) each month! We absolutely could not serve those we do without your support.

Christmas Food Deliveries and Such

HAMS—If you would like to donate a ham for our Christmas food bags please contact Tina, for delivery(info above) FOOD BAGS—We are still filling food bags and are in need of packages of cookies, boxes of stuffing, jars of gravy DELIVERIES TO THE AGING—If you would like to help deliver food and Christmas packages to the aging on our list, we will be making those deliveries the week of December 12-20. You and your family can pick the day and time you would like to participate. The committed time is no more than 30min—1hr. Contact Tina (info above) to participate. We need you!!

Food Pantry

Currently we are in need of: Pasta Salad, Muffin Mix, Cereal, Mac n’Cheese, Canned Tuna, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Vegetables:

Corn, Peas, Carrots, Veg All, Jello/Pudding, Cake Mix, Frosting

Personal Care Items Ladies/Men’s Deodorant & Razors, Toothpaste, and Wash Cloths

Thank you so very much!!

Remember the Poor this week!

Thank you so very much for your participation!

Assisted With #ppl Assisted $$$

Rent 2 $438.00

Dominion Energy 39 $4826.40

VA Natural Gas 1 $197.73

Food 111 167 bags

TOTAL 158ppl/fam $6386.34

HRSD 1 $98.70

Waterworks 6 $825.51

New Lector Training will be held Tuesday, January 14th from 6:00 pm—7:00 pm in the Church for anyone who would like to become involved in the Lector ministry. Please contact Jim Ellis at jimellis1206@gmail.com to sign up.

IRA ROLLOVER Don’t forget! You still have time to make a tax-deductible gift to our parish. If you have an IRA and you’re 70 ½ years old, you can make a gift to our parish through an IRA Charitable Rollover. It helps you and helps us. How it helps you: it can lower your taxable income, count towards your required minimum distribution, and help you feel good about giving to our parish. How it helps us: we can put your gift to use right away in providing financial support to our ministries throughout the parish. For more information, call your IRA administrator, tax preparer or the parish office.

OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY

Parish Activities Carmel Business Connect

Networking with other parishioners to serve and grow.

Share the ministry. Share Christ.

Please join us on Dec. 18th at 5:30 for a Happy Hour/Christmas gathering at PF Chang's, 12090 Jefferson Ave, Newport News. RSVP to Sharon Martin 757-969-3645 by Dec. 13th. Carmel Business Connect - Our next meeting will be on Jan 7th at 7:45 am in St. Michael's Hall

Our Inspirational Speaker: Deacon Dan Johnson Our Member Speaker: Lisa Marie Samaha, Port Warwick Dental Arts Our Breakfast Sponsor: Shelley Smith, Premier Rapport

A LOOK AHEAD

February 4, 2020 Preview Inspirational Speaker: Father Dan Beeman Member Speaker: Joe Rader, Old Point Trust Breakfast Sponsor: Joe Rader, Old Point Trust

February 25, 2020 Community Our group is serving breakfast for PORT more information reach out to our chair Bob Dann

March 3, 2020 Preview Inspirational Speaker: TBD Member Speaker: Bob Dann, Abbitt Reality Breakfast Sponsor: Bob Dann, Abbitt Realty

April 7, 2020 Preview Inspirational Speaker: TBD Member Speaker: Donna Scott, All About You Breakfast Sponsor: Donna Scott, All About You

For more information please contact Sharon Martin at smartin@oldpoint.com.

Community

“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son,

and will call him Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14

“for we walk by faith, not by sight.”

2 Corinthians 5:7

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL

Poinsettia Donations

This Christmas Season, remember your loved ones by sponsoring a poinsettia used to decorate our Church. Please bring your check or cash donation of $15 to the Parish Office along with a note telling us who the plant is in memory of.

If you wish to place your donation in the offertory, please mark the envelope “Attn: Eileen” and be sure to include the name(s) in the envelope. Donations must be received by Wednesday, December 18th.

Has your child wanted to sing with the children's choir but couldn't due to schedule conflicts or other factors? Then come join us in December for our annual Christmas Children's Choir! Practices will be held on Sunday afternoons after the 10:00am Mass. See below for the detailed schedule.

• Sunday, 12/15, 11:30-1:00 p.m. rehearsal in Church • Sunday, 12/22, 11:30-1:00 p.m. rehearsal in Church • Tuesday, 12/24, 2:30 p.m. rehearsal in the Church; carols

at 3:30pm; Holy Mass at 4:00pm

To register email our Music Coordinator, Johanna Smith, at jsmith@olmc.org or call the office at 595-0385, ext. 117.

No habrá sesión de Reunidos por la Gracia este fin de Semana. La próximas sesiones serán el 5 y 19 de enero.

Tercer Domingo de Adviento Director - Diácono Francisco Anleu: Oficina - (757) 595-0385 Ext. 123, Celular - (757) 846-0628, Email - fanleu@olmc.org

Misas en Español: Domingos - 2:00 PM y Jueves - 6:30 PM, Confesiones: Hora Santa con confesiones: 5:30 p.m. Adoración: Jueves, de 9am hasta 6pm y primeros Viernes de Mes (Hora Santa en Español al las 9 de la noche)

domingo del tiempo ordinario

MINISTERIO HISPANO

Comité Hispano y Ministerio OLMC Padre Dan Beeman Párroco Padre Miguel Melendez Vicario Parroquial Diacono Francisco Anleu Director General Ministerio de Niños, Primera Reconciliación y Eucaristía Cristy Barton 595-0385, ext. 131 Jóvenes 9o A 12o, Confirmación Ken White 595-0385, ext. 106 Matrimonios Diacono Francisco Anleu 846-0628 RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos) Diacono Francisco Anleu 846-0628 Coordinadores de Misa María Angélica Tuquer 617-5398 Ministro de la Sagrada Comunión Diacono Francisco Anleu 846-0628 Lectores Heber Dunkle 595-0385, ext. 121 Música Janiska Varela 945-0013 Ujieres Eudimio Vásquez 359-4414 Bautismos María Rivera 303-4973 Ministerio de Mujeres Adultas María Angélica Tuquer 617-5398 Rosarios, Novenas Domingo y Gladys Malpica 325-0505 Visita a los enfermos Diacono Francisco Anleu 846-0628 Movimientos Eclesiales: Discípulos de Emaús Hombres y Mujeres Diacono Francisco Anleu 846-0628 Grupo Carismático Rony Amílcar 945-7071 Hospitalidad Fabiola Curran

Si desea saber mas o participar en uno de estos ministerios fa-vor de ponerse en contacto con la persona indicada.

Reunidos por la Gracia

No habrá talleres de Primera Comunión en los meses de diciembre/enero. Las primeras reconciliaciones serán en febrero. Más información próximamente. Por favor traiga el original y una copia del certificado de bautismo si su hijo/hija no fueron bautizados en nuestra parroquia.

Primeros Sacramentos

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