PARISH REGISTRATION Visit the Parish website to register online or stop by the Parish office to register. You may also call the office for more information.

INFANT BAPTISMS At this time, Infant Baptisms are by appointment only. Fill out a registration form at www.olmctempe.com/sacrament-baptism, or email Chris Gass at baptisms@olmctempe.com .

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Please contact the parish office 480.967.8791 to arrange for the Sacrament of the Sick. If after hours assistance is needed please call the parish number for the after hours service number.

WEDDING ORIENTATION Attending a Wedding Orientation Seminar is required prior to meeting with your priest. Wedding Orientation Seminars are conducted individually with engaged couples at the parish office. To schedule a Wedding Orientation Seminar please contact Toni Logan at mumfylog@gmail.com ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY We have available food boxes, rental or utility assistance to those living within OLMC parish boundaries and qualify for assistance by calling 480-966-1974 between 9am-11am Mondays through Saturdays. Sorry no walk ins.

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STAY CONNECTED

OLMC WEBSITE - www.olmctempe.com

YOUTUBE – www.youtube.com/channel/UC7B9988KwYIHT4McvGYFmXQ

FACEBOOK – www.facebook.com/olmctempe

INSTAGRAM – www.instagram.com/olmctempe

FLOCKNOTE – text OLMCGO to 84576

PARISH INFORMATION Address 2121 South Rural Road | Tempe, AZ 85282 Office: 480.967.8791 www.olmctempe.com

School: 480.967.5567 www.olmcschool.info

Preschool: 480.966.1753 www.olmcschool.info

OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday ...................... 9:00am - 3:00pm

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Saturday ................................ 3:00pm - 4:30pm In McCready Hall

ADORATION SCHEDULE Mondays from 8:30am until 6:00pm Benediction

MASS SCHEDULE In-Person Masses have resumed. Maximum capacity in the Church is 160. Weekday in the Church *Monday - Friday ............. 6:30am and 8:00am *EFFECTIVE 31AUG20 8:30am instead of 8:00am Saturday ................................................ 8:00am

Weekend Masses in the Church Saturday Vigil ........................................ 5:00pm Communion In The Parking Lot Saturday Vigil..........................6:00pm - 6:30pm Following the Live Stream Mass

Sunday ..………………….……........7, 9 and 11:00am Sunday …………...................................... 5:00pm

Live Stream Mass Saturday Vigil ........................................ 5:00pm on our website, Facebook and YouTube Channel

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PARISH CALENDAR

READINGS OF THE WEEK Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8 [8bc]/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20 Monday: Rv 21:9b-14/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 [12]/Jn 1:45-51 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17/Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13 [13b]/Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18/Ps 128:1-2, 4-5 [1]/Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [1]/Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11 [5]/Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab and 17 [cf. 15ab]/Mk 6:17-29 Next Sunday: Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [2b]/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21-27

PARISH STAFF

Pastor Rev. John M. Bonavitacola frjohn@olmctempe.com Parochial Vicar Rev. Jerome Cayetano frjerome@olmctempe.com Deacons Deacon James Carabajal deaconjames@olmctempe.com Deacon Thomas Glenn Servants of the Plan of God Sister Monica spdmonica@olmctempe.com Sister May spdmay@olmcschool.info Sister Maria Cristina spdmariacristina@olmctempe.com Annulments Karen Shepard karen@olmctempe.com

Finance/HR Rita Villegas rita@olmctempe.com

Infant Baptism Chris Gass baptisms@olmctempe.com KIDZ Choir Kim Scoggin kim@olmctempe.com

Maintenance Jim Blasko

Music Ike Ndolo ike@olmctempe.com

Parish Secretary Kelly Martin kelly@olmctempe.com

SET/Scheduling/Funerals Julie Gradillas julie@olmctempe.com

Stewardship & Development Kristin Smith kristin@olmctempe.com

Youth at Risk/Full Circle Program Anthony “AJ” Creswell aj@olmctempe.com

School Principal Dr. Kelly Shewbridge kellyshewbridge@olmcschool.info

School Secretary Enedina White enedinawhite@olmcschool.info

Preschool Director Monica Ferrance monica@olmctempe.com

MASS INTENTIONS Monday 08/24/2020

6:30am 8:00am

Soul of Theresa Guido

Soul of Rita Dobrovolsky

Tuesday 08/25/2020

6:30am 8:00am

Soul of Charles Campisi Soul of Tina Cruz

Wednesday 08/26/2020

6:30am 8:00am

Soul of Jeffrey Kelly Soul of Jerome Kopp

Thursday 08/27/2020

6:30am 8:00am

Souls of Frank & Teresa Franco Ints. of Monica Thorp

Friday 08/28/2020

6:30am 8:00am

Ints. of Sister Geraldine Podobnik, OSF Souls of Klements Family

Saturday 08/29/2020

8:00am 5:00pm

Soul of Linda Blackstad Souls of Pinkava Family

Sunday 08/30/2020

7:00am 9:00am 11:00am 5:00pm

People of the Parish Soul of Richard Rodriquez Ints. of Katie Shepard Soul of Frank Lister, Sr.

Monday 08/24/2020

8:30am 6:00pm

Adoration - Church Benediction - Church

Tuesday 08/25/2020

6:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm

Outside Group - S. Hall Outside Group - Fitness M12 Step - Annex

Wednesday 08/26/2020

No Activities Scheduled

Thursday 08/27/2020

6:00pm MCA - South Hall

Friday 08/28/2020

7:00pm 7:00pm

AA - McCready Hall Outside Group - Fitness

Saturday 08/29/2020

7:30am Parish Rosary - Church

Sunday 08/23/2020

No Activities Scheduled

NEW WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

BEGINNING MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020 8:00AM MASS WILL BE MOVED TO 8:30AM (6:30AM MASS WILL REMAIN AT 6:30AM) WEEKDAYS, MONDAY - FRIDAY Please prepare now for this NEW weekday Mass Schedule. This will be a PERMANENT change. Saturday Daily Mass will remain at 8:00AM.

Monday, 08/31/2020 6:30am 8:30am

Tuesday, 09/01/2020 6:30am 8:30am

Wednesday, 09/02/2020 6:30am 8:30am

Thursday, 09/03/2020 6:30am 8:30am

Friday, 09/04/2020 6:30am 8:30am

Saturday, 09/05/2020 8:00am 5:00pm

Sunday, 09/06/2020 7:00am 9:00am 11:00am 5:00pm

THE (MASS) TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGING’

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Please consider supporting this event to benefit our Parish School! Information about Event Sponsorship Opportunities and an Amazon Wish List is available on the parish website. Contact Kristin Smith in the parish office for more information.

NIGHT TO SOAR GALA & AUCTION

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ALL TEMPORAL AND SPIRITUAL GOODS ARE CREATED BY AND COME FROM GOD.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT (FFT)

GIVE TO THE FULLCIRCLE PROGRAM HelloDonor is a new platform that allows people to donate change and become change makers! It is simple and takes 5 minutes. You can register your debit card and/or credit cards and the change from every purchase is then rounded up and donated to FullCircle.

Text fullcircle to 269-89

https://fullcircle.harnessapp.com/wv2/donation/round-ups

FullCircle is a Parish ministry serving families with teens/young adults struggling with a range of issues that can challenge the very foundation of any household. Issues may include substance abuse, addictions such as gambling, pornography, depression, promiscuity, or eating disorders. This list is by no means exhaustive, and is not meant to be exclusive. For more info regarding assistance for your family please contact AJ Creswell at aj@olmctempe.com or 480.967.8791 to leave a message.

SUPPORT OUR PARISH

SCHOOL NEWS

ORDERING FFT Purchasing Food For Thought (FFT) allows you to provide a gift to OLMC without one penny of additional cost to you. FFT orders can be placed on the FFT website at www.olmctempe.info . Go to the FFT website, click the (+) button to the right of the category to view all stores and denominations. Pick up FFT in the PARISH Office Monday-Friday, 9AM - 3PM. Deadlines to order: Monday night at 9PM for pick up any time after Tuesday at 9AM. Thursday night at 9PM for pickup Friday at 9AM. Email Cindy for more information: cindy@olmctempe.com

FULLCIRCLE

School started Monday, August 17. Our goal is to create the best environment for the health and overall well-being of the

students, teachers, and families of our OLMC Community.

OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL SCHOOL NOW ENROLLING PRE-SCHOOL TO 8TH GRADE FOR THE

2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR!!!

APPLY TODAY AT: www.olmcschool.info

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- C O N N E C T - MASS SCHEDULE

2.5 WAYS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUNDAY EUCHARIST

AT OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

In Person and Inside the Church Maximum Capacity 160 Weekday in the Church Monday - Friday 6:30am and 8:00am, Saturday 8:00am Weekend in the Church Saturday Vigil 5:00pm Sunday 7, 9 and 11:00am Sunday 5:00pm

Live Stream Mass Saturday Vigil 5:00pm, on our website, Facebook and YouTube Channel.

Communion In The Parking Lot Saturday 6:00pm - 6:30pm (Following the Live Stream Mass)

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING

RENEWAL GOOD NEWS! The 2020 SET Renewal is now available. Visit: https://phoenix.cmgconnect.org, to renew.

For more information visit our website www.olmctempe.com or contact Julie Gradillas at 480-967-8791 or julie@olmctempe.com.

FOUNDATION ONE TIME ONLY-The Diocese has authorized an ONLINE Foundation Training while the physical distancing order is in place from the governor and many churches are remaining closed or at reduced capacity. This training will be available only during the COVID-19 crisis. When churches fully re-open, we will resume the requirement of LIVE Foundation Training, so now is the time to complete this training in the comfort of your own homes.

RCIA INQUIRIES WOMEN’S STUDY

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WOMEN’S STUDY VIA ONLINE FOR FALL SESSION JESUS: THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE STARTING SEPTEMBER 08 FROM 7:00– 8:30PM Jesus is our savior, our redeemer, our Lord, and our God. Our belief in Jesus is what makes us who we are as Catholics, as Christians, but do we really know him as we should? Is Jesus a part of your life, or is he at the center of your life as he should be? We invite you to make him the center of your life by joining us for Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life, a 10-week video study program that explores the entirety of Jesus’ life and what he means for us as Catholics today. OLMC will begin the Jesus study on September 08, 2020 at 7-8:30pm. Participants will meet every week to view an engaging video presentation by Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Jeff Cavins, and Edward Sri, followed by a lively group discussion and fellowship. For more information or to register, contact Carey Gass at olmcwomensministry@gmail.com or 480-756-2355. We hope you can join us! Due to covid-19, we will gather together online for this study as a group so everyone can participant and stay healthy. Once you are registered and study set purchased you will be provided a link to join.

RCIA REGISTRATION RCIA Registrations are open! If you feel it’s time to take steps in your faith journey or you know an adult interested in learning more about the Catholic Church let them know that the program starts in September and now is a good time to register. We will have four Inquiry sessions during the month of August, in them you will have the chance to ask questions, share your faith experiences and understand the RCIA program to see if it fits your spiritual needs. Sign up for RCIA at: www.olmctempe.com/rcia-registration For more information about the steps to take and to get the link for the virtual inquiry sessions contact Sr. Monica spdmonica@olmctempe.com

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- S E R V E - A NOTE FROM FATHER 23 AUGUST 2020

Dear Friends,

Call it amazing, after last week’s letter, but it’s really not amazing since we are now dealing with ASU School of Magic, but presto, an email came from ASU Human Resources stating that: ASU has partnered with the Arizona Department of Health Services to provide free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at sites around the Valley and the state to all Family and Friends of ASU. I guess with one wave of the wand (or maybe it was the fork), the Headmaster magically produced COVID-19 Saliva tests with a 48hr turn around and made them available to the community. I suspected all along that of all the University Presidents in the USA, this one had the elder wand. And he did. I guess all other Universities really should fear the fork.

While I suspect the motivation might not be purely altruistic, I welcome the offer and am grateful it has been made available. ASU knows this move is in its best interest as they anticipate that outbreaks may happen on its campuses and possibly spread to the community and the best strategy is to limit the spread with quick available testing. With all the other health and safety measures in place this has been the missing piece to effectively managing and living within a viral outbreak. This type of testing allows schools to identify a case of COVID and then identify those who were in close and sustained contact with that person and have them monitored and tested and on down the line. The quicker that happens the sooner the spread is stopped. This will also minimize and shorten any shutdowns and make them more targeted to individual schools or classes.

And live with it is our lot at this moment. Case in point is New Zealand. That county went 102 days with no new infections and then 4 new cases popped up which quickly became 30 cases. We do not know how long this virus will rage but if other viruses are any indication it will continue to spread until it has infected enough people to create a sufficient level of immunity in a population. So far there have been no reported cases of re-infection among those who have developed immunity. And right now, in the US it is estimated that 8% of the population has developed immunity and in AZ because of our outbreak that number is around 25%.

While we don't know the duration of COVID-19 spread we have learned somethings about the virus. The virus is not very lethal. Some people get no symptoms, some get mild or moderate symptoms and recover. People with comorbidities and the elderly need to be very careful as it can be very harmful to them. Thankfully the virus has mostly spared children. There are, as with most diseases idiosyncratic cases that are

unpredictable, almost impossible to explain medically and heartbreaking. The media seems to find every single one of these rare cases and make them sound like the norm. When my sister at 42yrs old, in great health with no risk factors was diagnosed with lymphoma she was dead within 10 days. She had a rare form of the disease which the year before only 47 people in the US were diagnosed with. Heartbreaking but rare, which is important to remember so that we don't base our policies and practices (or fears) on the outliers and exceptions.

So, ASU is now open and their plan is posted on their website. As far as I read, it is a thorough plan based on all the available data and CDC Guidelines much like our School’s Reopening Plan. You can read our School’s Reopening Plan or watch the video at olmcschool.info. The big difference is that while ASU deals with young adults we are dealing with children. And unlike young adults, children always have a set of adult eyes watching them. This makes it easier to keep up with the health and safety measures we have put in place and to enforce them uniformly. We also have the advantage of a smaller population and buildings where we can control who comes and goes. But most importantly while we monitor our students for signs of possible exposure while in school, parents are also monitoring their children while outside of school. So, before they come to school, while they are in school and environments they go to while away from school can be closely monitored and thus help prevent exposure to our students and staff. And if there is any doubt, our School Nurse will be in the parking lot every morning to meet with any family.

Every year when we open our school, I never think: children in our school this year will get sick with colds, flu, pink eye, probably lice, a few cases of chickenpox and maybe a few other common infectious illnesses. This year is different. But based on everything we now know about COVID-19 and children, how to manage infectious disease in general and this virus specifically, along with treatments that have been recently developed for this virus, maybe we need to start thinking about it more like other medically manageable illnesses and less like the Dark Lord come to destroy every man, woman and child. Despite the virus, with all the precautions taken, sending our children to school, will make them sort of like Harry Potter, namely, the boy who lived…physically, spiritually and emotionally.

Love, Fr. John B.

ASU SCHOOL OF MAGIC PART II