DEDICATED OFFERINGS

The Sanctuary Lamp is burning for Autumn Rose Miller & Zachery Thomas Witkowski

This was Frank & Min Miller

Altar Bread & Wine has been offered for Maria Mattiaccia (DiCicco)

This was requested by Frances & Mario Del Plato Family

Altar Candles are Offered for Marie “Mary” de Carolis

This was requested by the Hasselberg Family

Altar Flowers are Offered for Our Parish Family

OLMC MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 (Saint Francis Xavier) 5:00pm Living & Deceased Parishioners, Staff & Benefactors of Our Lady of Mount Carmel SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 (Second Sunday of Advent) 8:00am Benjamin Ting 9:00am San Nicola’ 10:00am Living & Deceased Members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Rosary Society 11:15am Mario Blanda 12:30pm Mateo Sferrazza 5:00pm Parish Family MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 (Advent Weekday) 8:00am Charles & Concetta Pascucci 12:00pm Anthony C. Guevara– Living (Birthday) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 (Saint Nicholas) 8:00am Marianne & Edward Carlino 12:00pm Dr. George Mascia WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 (Saint Ambrose) 8:00am Christopher Tenoft, Vincent Griffin, Kathleen McEntagert’s husband, Desmond Dollan, Mr. Banks, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Taylor, Patrick Cullen, Mr. Loftus, P.A. McGuire 12:00pm Lawrence & Margaret Petsco 7:30pm Soledad Gazzingan Valencio & Yuki Noguchi THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 (The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary) 8:00am Mr. & Mrs. Denis Maguire, Patrick John & Parick Maguire and Paraig McGovern. 12:00pm Delma Monteverdi 7:30pm Dorothy Proctor (Living) & Family FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 (Saint Juan Diego) 8:00am Dora Guerra 12:00pm Michael Aprile SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 (Advent Weekday) 8:00am Carolyn Franco 5:00pm Chungi Mejia SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 (Third Sunday of Advent) 8:00am Maureen Wood 9:00am Salvatore Chiarmonte 10:00am Doris Lyons 11:15am Julia Escobar 12:30pm Carmen Lopezhayas & Alicia Dionisia 5:00pm Parish Family

WEDDINGS/BODAS Wedding arrangements should generally be made 6 months in advance.

Arreglos para bodas generalmente deben hacerce 6 meses en avance.

PRAY FOR THE SICK If you have a family member you wish to be prayed for, please let us know immediately and we will be happy to pray for them. The names will remain on the sick list for three weeks and thereafter repeated as requested.

Week 1: Juan Vina Blanca Cisneros Dylan Cresta Myrna Donodeo

Week 2:

Anthony Velez Juana Mitre James Leung Angela Smith Dylan Cresta Rose Barulic

Week 3:

Bill Celio Rosa Maria Collado Joseph Roeder Kevin Wooley Ana Petrak Iris Ortiz Lydia Ayala Mario Valazquez Lynne Von Equidy Mary Frances Von Eqidy Antonia Hoa Sharon Newman Sister Richard CSJ Tracy O’Donnell Robert Dempsey Margarita Dostall Victor Mayo Pedro Acevedo Robert Lohman Mario Briones Deacon Manuel Barahona

2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 The messianic rule of justice overflows into a vision of a peace amidst the ani-mal creation.

Second Reading: Romans 15:4-9 Scripture gives us examples of tolerance and hope, which we are invited to follow.

Gospel: Matthew 3-1-12 John the Baptist preaches repentance and challenges those who are complacent with the coming judgement of God.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Vatslav Sedlacek Geraldine Soltys Hector Rodriguez

DECEMBER 4TH, 2016— 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

THIS WEEK AT OLMC PARISH INSTITUTE We try to keep our schedule that is printed in the bulletin as accurate as possible. For the most up-to-date calendar please visit our website at mountcarmelastoria.org. Thank you.

Sunday December 4 9:00am– 1:00pm Rosary Society Lourdes A/B 10:30am– 12:30pm Cursillo Gym 11:30pm– 12:30pm Czech Community Guadalupe A/B 12:30pm– 3:00pm Posadas Sale Gym 4:00pm– 8:00pm Zumba Celebration Guadalupe A/B

Monday December 5 7:00am– 5:00pm TYWLS Gym 3:30pm– 6:30pm Church & Social Justice Guadalupe A/B 5:00pm-7:00pm Consolation Ministry Fatima 5:30pm– 9:00pm CYO Gym 6:30pm– 8:00pm School of Mariachi Lourdes A/B +Guadalupe B 7:00pm– 9:00pm Practica– Señora de Guadalupe– Guadalupe A

Tuesday December 6 7:00am– 5:00pm TYWLS Gym 5:00pm– 7:00pm Project Connect 1+2 Lourdes A+B 5:30pm– 9:00pm CYO Gym 7:00pm– 9:00pm Marriage Encounter Guadalupe B+ Fatima

Wednesday December 7 7:00am– 4:00pm TYWLS Gym 4:00pm– 7:30pm Religious Education All Rooms 7:00pm– 9:00pm CYO Gym 7:30pm– 10:00pm Young Adult Group Fatima 8:00pm– 9:00pm Pre-Baptismal Class Guadalupe A

Thursday December 8 7:00am– 5:00pm TYWLS Gym 1:00pm– 4:00pm Carmel Diamond Seniors Guadalupe A/B 5:30pm– 9:00pm CYO Gym 5:30pm– 7:30pm Religious Education All Rooms 7:30pm– 9:00pm Levantate Fatima

Friday December 9 7:00am– 4:30pm TYWLS Gym 4:30pm– 9:00pm CYO Gym 6:00pm– 9:30pm PreCana Fatima 6:00pm– 9:00pm Spanish Choir Nazareth 7:00pm– 10:00pm Jornada Spanish Youth Guadalupe A 7:00pm– 9:00pm Grupo Azteca Guadalupe B 7:00pm– 8:30pm English RCIA Assumption Room

Saturday December 10 9:00am– 9:00pm CYO Gym 9:00am– 12:00pm AA Meeting Guadalupe A/B+ Fatima 10:00am– 1:00pm Saturday Lessons in Faith Lourdes A/B 4:00pm– 5:30pm SIA Fatima

PARISH BULLETIN BOARD BAPTISMS IN 2016-2017 BAPTISM SCHEDULE—ENGLISH

WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Conference 8:00pm- Institute Ceremony 2:00 pm NO ENGLISH BAPTISMS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER January 18, 2017 January 22, 2017 February 22, 2017 February 26, 2017 March 22, 2017 March 26, 2017

HORARIO DE BAUTISMOS—ESPANOL MIERCOLES DOMINGO Charla 8:00pm— Instituto Ceremonia 2:00pm 7 de Diciembre 11 de Diciembre 4 de Enero 2017 8 de Enero 2017 8 de Febrero 2017 12 de Febrero 2017 8 de Marzo 2017 12 de Marzo 2017

SUNDAY 8AM MASS ANTIPHONS

Entrance Antiphon Populus Sion, ecce Dominus veniet ad salvandas gentes: et audit-am faciet Dominus gloriam vocis suae, in Laetitia cordis vestry.

O people of Sion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations, and the Lord will make glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart.

Offertory Antiphon Deus tu convertens vivificabis nos, et plebs tua laetabitur in te: ostende nobis, Domine, misireicordiam tuam, et salutare tuum da nobis. You will turn to us, O God, and restore our life, and your people shall rejoice in you. Let us see, O Lord, your mercy, and grant us your salvation.

Communion Antiphon Ierusalem, surge et sta in excelso, et vide iucunditatem, quae veniet tibi a Deo tuo. Jerusalem, arise and stand upon the heights, and behold the joy which comes to you from God.

ADULT SEWING GROUP Interested in learning to sew? Already know how but need to brush up? Free lessons age 10+, alternate Saturdays at 3:30pm in the parish center. Email Louise for specific meeting dates at lwalton3@nyc.rr.com or check the parish website calendar.

SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL GIVES BACK Our Lady of Mount Carmel should share in the profits. For every car, truck or van, running or not, the Society of St. Vin-cent de Paul will give back to our church $50/$100 per vehicle. Maybe you don’t have a vehicle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or neglected vehicle that they would like to dispose of. Call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 718.491.2525. Thank you for your participation.

ST. MARGARET MARY

THIS WEEK AT ST. MARGARET MARY

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4TH 10:00 am– AA Meeting (English)- Rectory

11:30 a.m. Spanish Faith Sharing Group – (Hall) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH:

7:00 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group – (Hall + Chapel)- Santa Margarita Maria

7:30 pm– AA Meeting (English)- Rectory

HORA SANTA, ADORACION Y BENEDICION DEL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO

Cada primer Sabado del mes en Santa Margarita Ma-ría de 7:00pm a 9:00pm. Todos estan Invitados.

AA MEETING (ENGLISH) Sundays -10am -11am- Closed Discussion Meeting

Wednesday– 7pm– 8pm- Step Meeting (Tradition Last Wednesday of the Month)

in the Rectory Room

DEVOCION A LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA El grupo devocional a la Divina Misericordia se reune cada segundo Sabado del mez a las 3pm en la capilla de Santa Margarita Maria.

“DREAM ACT” DEFERRED ACTION APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE & CONSULTS RE. ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF If you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment please call at 718-721-9020.

ACCION DIFERIDA - ASISTENCIA CON ALIVIO ADMINISTRATIVO

Las aplicaciones para la acción diferida para los llega-dos en la infancia están disponibles. Si usted tiene al-guna pregunta y/o quiere hacer una cita por favor llamar al 718-721-9020.

RUMMAGE SALE/ VENTA There will be a rummage sale on December 13, 14 & 15th 2016. The doors open at 9:00am.

Habra una venta el 13, 14 y 15 de Diciembre del 2016. Las puertas se abren a las 9:00am.

ST. MARGARET MARY FOOD PANTRY NEWS In the month of October 2016 a total of 2,394 people were served. This included 1,059 children, 1,104 adults and 231 seniors. You may come in Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays at 11:00am

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4TH (2nd Sunday of Advent) 10:15 am Giuseppe Giulia

INCOME TAX PREPARATION St. Margaret Mary

9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY 11102

Federal and NY State Forms You may be eligible for earned

income tax credit OBTAIN TAXPAYER

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

Call Denise for more info: (718) 721-9020

IMPUESTOS (INCOME TAX)

SE PREPARAN AQUÍ: Santa Margarita María

9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY 11102

Formulario Federal y Estatal de NY Usted hasta pueda calificar para el crédito de los impuestos de salario

Obtenga su número de identificación de impuestos

Llame a Denise para más

información al: (718) 721-9020

SUPPORT OUR PARISH FOOD PANTRY WITH OUR ROSARY SOCIETY:

In a cooperative venture between the parish Rosary Society and our Parish Food Pantry at St Margaret Mary, we have instituted a monthly food collection on the First Sunday of the month at all Masses. Please bring only dried or canned foods (non-perishables). Please no food beyond expirations dates. Thank you for your help in carrying out the Corporal Works of Mercy in this era of need. All women of the parish are welcome to join them in their prayer, good works, and conviviality. Next Pantry is Sunday, January 1, 2017.

APOYO DESPENSA DE COMIDAS Y NUESTRA SOCIEDAD DEL ROSARIO:

En una iniciativa conjunta entre la Sociedad del Rosario y la Par-roquia despensa de alimentos a Santa Margarita María, que se instituyo una colección mensual de alimentos en el primer domingo del mes en todas las misas. Favor de traer solamente los alimentos secos o enlatados (no perecederos). Por favor no comida expirada. Gracias por su ayuda en la realización de las Obras de Misericordia Corporales en esta época de necesidad. Todas las mujeres de la parroquia están invitados a unirse a ellos en sus oraciones, buenas obras, y la convivencia domingo projimo. Proxima vez: 1 de Enero del 2017.

SANTA CECILIA En Santa Margarita Maria

El comite de Santa Cecilia en Astoria los invita al decimo festival el Domingo, 27 de Noviembre del 2016 en la Iglesia de Santa Margarita Maria, 9-18 27th Avenue. Los esperamos apartir de las 4:00pm. Tendremos la presentacion de la danza y a las 7:00pm, la Santa Misa; Posteriormen-te, la presentacion de los grupos patrocinadores. La entrada es gratis!

Dear friends, We welcome Bishop DiMarzio here this weekend for the closing Mass of our 175th Anni-versary Year. Just as our parish today is the embod-iment of a continuous chain of pastoral life with parishioners back to 1841, so also, the Bishop marks the continuity of Catholic faith in our diocese back to Bishop Loughlin, the first Bishop of Brook-lyn and even earlier, to Bishop John Hughes of New York who sent Father Michael Curran here in 1841 to found this and many more Queens parishes. In fact, Bishop DiMarzio is a successor of the Twelve Apostles themselves and so truly represents for us a special “bond of connection” as Blessed Cardinal Newman would say, and our point of unity with the Universal Church as Vatican II taught. We welcome him with joy on this historic occasion. The sacramental registers of OLMC and St Margaret Mary together comprise many volumes: 36 volumes for Baptism, 10 for Confirmation, and 23 for Marriage— literally thousands of souls touched by Christ. And there’s no accounting the number of those catechized, absolved, counseled and consoled in those many years. We celebrate what this parish has been in the past. Likewise in our anniversary year we have cultivated many activities for those here now in spiritual, social, and temporal ways. I thank all the Anniversary Committees who labored to do all this work and whom we honor on this occasion. We are also grateful to see that our current Mass attend-ance has seen a slight increase over the last few years as well, and we pray that trend will continue. But we also look to the future, with our programs of religious education, young adults, Jornada and Sunday Scripture Study groups and Levantate reaching many current and newer parishioners in an outreach of faith. This weekend we also look to the future by installing our new Vocations Com-mittee. I ask you all to pray the Lord of the Harvest to send more workers into the vineyard as we begin our next century of service to the Lord. God love you, Msgr. Sean G. Ogle

FROM THE OGLE OFFICE DE EL PASTOR

Queridos amigos, Damos la bienvenida al Obispo Monseñor DiMar-zio aquí este fin de semana para la Santa Misa de clau-sura de nuestro aniversario de 175 años. Así como nues-tra parroquia hoy es la encarnación de una cadena con-tinua de vida pastoral con los feligreses de 1841, así también el obispo marca la continuidad de la fe católica en nuestra diócesis de nuevo al obispo Loughlin, el pri-mer obispo de Brooklyn e incluso antes, a Obispo John Hughes de Nueva York que envió al Padre Michael Cur-ran aquí en 1841 para fundar esta y muchas más par-roquias de Queens. De hecho, el Monseñor DiMarzio es sucesor de los Doce Apóstoles y representa para no-sotros un "vínculo de conexión" especial, como diría el Cardenal Newman, y nuestro punto de unidad con la Iglesia Universal como el Vaticano II enseñó. Le damos la bienvenida con alegría en esta ocasión histórica. Los registros sacramentales de OLMC y Santa Mar-garita María juntos comprenden muchos volúmenes: 36 volúmenes para el bautismo, 10 para la confirmación y 23 para el matrimonio - literalmente miles de almas to-cadas por Cristo. Y no hay contabilidad el número de catequizados, absueltos, aconsejados y consolados en esos muchos años. Celebramos lo que esta parroquia ha sido en el pasado. Igualmente en nuestro año de aniversario hemos cultivado muchas actividades para los que están aquí ahora en formas espirituales, sociales y tempora-les. Agradezco a todos los Comités de Aniversario que trabajaron para hacer todo este trabajo y que honramos en esta ocasión. También estamos agradecidos de ver que nuestra actual asistencia a la Misa ha experimen-tado un ligero aumento en los últimos años también, y oramos para que la tendencia continúe. Pero también miramos hacia el futuro, con nuestros clases de catecismo, Jornada, Jovenes Adultos y grupos de estudio de las Escrituras del domingo y Levantate llegando a muchos parroquianos actuales y nuevos en un alcance de la fe. Este fin de semana también mira-mos hacia el futuro instalando nuestro nuevo Comité de Vocaciones. Les pido a todos que oren al Señor de la Co-secha para que envíe más trabajadores a la viña a me-dida que comenzamos nuestro próximo siglo de servicio al Señor. Dios te cuide, Mons. Sean G. Ogle

PARISH BULLETIN BOARD

SECOND COLLECTIONS/ SEGUNDA COLECTA December 4, 2016– There will be a second collection after communion for the campaign for our Parish Maintenance. Your donations, as always, are very much appreciated.

4 de Diciembre, 2016– Habra una segunda colecta después de la comunión para nuestro mantenimiento parroquial. Sus do-naciones, como siempre, son muy apreciados. December 11, 2016– There will be a second collection after communion for “Religious Retirement”. Your donations, as always, are very much appreciated.

11 de Diciembre, 2016– Habra una segunda colecta después de la comunión para “Retiro de los Religiosos”. Sus donaciones, como siempre, son muy apreciados. December 18, 2016– There will be a second collection after communion for “Christmas Gift to My Church”. Your dona-tions, as always, are very much appreciated.

18 de Diciembre, 2016– Habra una segunda colecta después de la comunión para “Mi relgalo a Mi Parroquia”. Sus donaciones, como siempre, son muy apreciadas. December 25, 2016– There will be a second collection after communion for Christmas/ Catholic Charities. Your donations, as always, are very much appreciated.

25 de Diciembre, 2016– Habra una segunda colecta después de la comunión para Navidad/ Caridades Catolicas. Sus donacio-nes, como siempre, son muy apreciadas.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL/ CAMPAÑA CATOLICA ANUAL

We thank all those who have made a pledge to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal. As of November 27th, 2016, we have 267 Donors who have pledged $57,341 towards our parish goal of $59,118. Over $52,000 has been collected thus far. Pledge envelopes are still availa-ble at the church doors and in the rectory. Please remember we need many new people to pledge this year if we are going to make our goal. No pledge is too small and everyone can help our campaign succeed.

Agradecemos a todos que han hecho una promesa a la Campaña Católica Anual de este año. A partir del 27 de Noviembre del 2016, tenemos 267 donantes que han prometido $57,341 hacia nuestra meta de $59,118. Más de $52,000 se ha colectado hasta el momento. Los sobres todavía estan disponibles en las puertas de la iglesia y en la rectoría . Por favor recuerde que necesitamos mucha gente nueva a prometer este año si vamos a llegar a nuestra meta. Ninguna doncaion es demasiado pequeña y todos podemos ayudar a que nues-tra campaña tenga éxito.

CARMEL DIAMOND SENIORS The Carmel Diamond Seniors will be having their Christ-mas Dinner Party at Riccardo’s on December 8th, 2016 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The cost is $40.00 per person. You can leave your name and money at the Rectory. Come join us for a truly enjoyable afternoon. Of course, friends are always welcome!

PRAYER OF THE WEEK Second Week in Advent God of majesty and power Who spoke and this world was. Who breathed and this world lived. Who counts the hairs upon our head. Who sees our thoughts and reads our hearts. Who loves us more than we deserve. How can we not bring today Our sacrifice of praise? For in the child at Bethlehem Lies the promise of intimacy With a Savior who would die even for me And the promise of an eternity In which to praise you more each day God of promise we praise your name, Amen Submitted by Elaine Rodriguez Share your favorite prayers: media@mountcarmelastoria.org

LAS POSADAS Las Posadas, a Hispanic Christmas custom: Our Spanish– speaking community is again preparing to celebrate an ancient tradition to prepare for Christmas call “Las Posa-das”, which replicates the search of Mary and Joseph for a place to stay in Bethlehem during the nine nights be-fore Christmas, from December 16 to December 24. A couple representing the Holy Family enact a ritual at the house door, and are eventually asked in, where many from the community are gathered for prayers together and fraternity custom also serves as a means of evange-lizing our parish. Pray for the pastoral fruitfulness of this year’s “posadas”.

Las Posadas, nos acercamos a una de las fechas de mayor alegria, colorido y de union familiar. Es por ello que en nuestra parroquia, se esta organizando nuevamente con la ayuda de nuestro Pastor, Monseñor Ogle, las Posadas. Las Posadas son un medio para recorder y vivir los mo-mentos que pasaron Jose y Maria antes del naciemiento de Nuestro Redentor. La finalidad es que cada uno de nosotros conozca el verdadero significado de la Navidad, ademas de compartir y convivir como una verdadera fa-milia, ya que debemos vivir las tradiciones y costumbres navideñas con el significado interior y no solo el exterior y asi poddremos preparer nuestro Corazon para la com-memoracion mas del Naciemiento de Jesus. La duracion de este Proyecto es de 9 dias desde el 16 hasta el 24 de Diciembre.

PARISH BULLETIN BOARD

CHRISTMAS AT MOUNT CARMEL 2016 NAVIDAD EN MONTE CARMELO 2016

December 24th, 2016 at the 5pm Family Mass 24 Diciembre—5:00pm Misa Familiar

“I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, YOU CAN COUNT ON ME”

We need parish youngsters to help prepare for a special FAMILY-CHILDREN’S LITURGY AT 5:00 pm ON CHRIST-MAS EVE, DECEMBER 24th. We plan a living nativity scene. We need actors as angels, shepherds, innkeepers, kings, and a Mary and Joseph.

Return to Father Peter or Nelly Gutierrez in the Rectory no later than Wednesday, December 14th, 2016.

Yes, we’ll be home for Christmas. Please enter our child’s name as a volunteer for Christmas Eve at 5:00pm.

Child’s Name/Nombre del Nino: _____________________________________________ School/Escuela: ________________________Grade/Grado:_________ Our Address/Direccion _____________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________________ E-mail address: _____________________________________________ Parent’s Signature:_____________________________

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2016/ NEW YEAR 2017

ADVENT CONFESSIONS-LOWER CHURCH Every Saturday, 3:30pm to 4:30 pm

Saturday, December 24th, 2016 from 3:30pm-4:30pm

ADVENT RECONCILIATION DAY-LOWER CHURCH Monday, December 19th, 2016 from 3pm to 8pm

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL MASSES- UPPER CHURCH

Saturday December 24 – Christmas Eve

5:00 pm – First Mass of Christmas

6:30pm—Posadas 8:00 pm – Misa En Español

10:30 pm – Concert by our Choir 11:00 pm – Our “Almost Midnight” Mass

LOWER CHURCH

9:00 pm Czech Mass 11:00pm Vietnamese Mass

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UPPER CHURCH

Sunday, December 25 – Christmas Day

8:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:15 am NO 5:00 PM MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY

LOWER CHURCH 9:00 am (Italian)

************************************* Saturday, December 31st—New Year’s Eve

5:00pm—Mass

Sunday, January 1st, 2017—New Year’s Day-Upper Church

English Masses: 8:00am, 10:00am, 11:15am, 5pm

Spanish Masses: 12:30pm 2:30pm-In Honor of Our Lady of Nube (Ecuador)

followed by a Procession and Reception in the gym

Lower Church 9:00am (Italian), 10:30am (Czech)

3:00 pm (Vietnamese) ********************************************

ST. MARGARET MARY MASSES

Saturday, December 24 – Christmas Eve—9:00 pm (Spanish)

Sunday, January 1st, 2017—New Year’s Day—10:15am (Spanish)

2016 GIVING TREE Our 8th annual Giving Tree to help those less fortunate than us has begun. From now through the weekend of January 8, there will be 4 trees decorated with tags that will benefit BRIDGE TO LIFE and some parish mem-bers from St. Margaret Mary who need our assistance. These trees will be located in the following areas: 1) in the narthex of the upper church, 2) in the West Vesti-bule near the elevator and 3) two in the lower church. We hope you are able to take a tag or more if possible and buy the items listed. Please do not wrap the gift. Just tape the tag to the bag or box so we can identify the item and where it is to go. Please bring the gift no later than the weekend of January 8 and give to an usher during Masses or bring to the Rectory for safe keeping. We all know times are tough but for those of us lucky enough, a donation will aid someone during this time of year where it is better to give than to receive. God bless you and your fami-lies for your generosity.

ARBOL DE REGALOS Nuestra octava edición de árbol de regalos para ayudar a aquellos menos afortunados que nosotros ha co-menzado. A partir este fin de semana y hasta el fin de semana del 8 de enero, habrán 4 árboles decorados con etiquetas que beneficiarán al PUENTE A LA VIDA y algunos miembros de la parroquia de Santa Margarita María que necesitan nuestra ayuda. Estos árboles se encuentran en las siguientes áreas: 1) en el nártex de la iglesia arriba, 2) en el vestíbulo oeste cerca del ascensor y 3) dos en la iglesia de abajo. Esperamos que tomen una etiqueta o más si es posible y puedan comprar los artículos mencionados. Por fa-vor, no envuelva los regalos. Simplemente pegue la etiqueta a la bolsa o caja para que podamos identificar el articulo y a donde va a ir. Vamos a colectar hasta el primer fin de semana de enero. Por favor, traiga el regalo y darlo a un ujier duran-te las misas o lleven a la Oficina durante las horas de trabajo. Todos sabemos que estamos en tiempos difíci-les, aquellos de nosotros que podamos hacer una donación será bien recibida. Dios los bendiga a ustedes y a sus familias por su generosidad.

RECTORY CLOSINGS

The rectory offices of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Margaret Mary will be closed on Saturday December 24th through Monday December 26th for Christmas. The rectory offices will re-open on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. The rectory offices of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Margaret Mary will be closed on Monday January 2, 2017 for New Year’s. The rectory will re-open on Tuesday January 3, 2017. We will you and your family and loved ones a safe and blessed Christmas and New Year!

NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL MONTE CARMELO

23– 25 NEWTOWN AVENUE, ASTORIA, NY 11102

LEVÁNTATE Y ACOMPÁÑANOS A

“MI ENCUENTRO CON CRISTO EN ESTA NAVIDAD”

CON EL DIÁCONO GUILLERMO GÓMEZ

SÁBADO 10 DE DICIEMBRE 2016

NOCHE DE REFLEXIÓN Y EXPOSICIÓN DEL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO

7:30PM– 9:30PM—

IGLESIA DE ARRIBA–

Do you hear Mass is boring? It’s the same old thing week after week, or do you find yourself saying some-thing similar? If so, this DVD series is for you. Dr. Cur-ran accompanies you from the time you pull into the parking lot for Mass, until you walk out the doors af-ter the final blessing, using examples from everyday life that will move you deeply and at times make you laugh. By the end you will see with new eyes what is so familiar to you, and hear with new ears what you’ve heard over and over at Mass, and your re-sponse will never be the same.

PRESENTATIONS IN THIS SERIES:

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 noon

Place: Parish Center (Lourdes Room)

Presented by: Dr. Tom Curran Guest Moderator: Fr. Wlad Kubrak

“Sadly, so many Catholics sit back in their pews like uninterested spectators, unaware

that Christ, the Living Lord, is present to them and wants them to make Himself known

to them. This DVD series helps to shape the minds of Catholics everywhere, who are

seeking to make sense of the Mass. It will draw hearts closer to Christ, and move them

to become His faithful followers.” -Cardinal Sean P.O Mulley O.F.M. Cap.

Archbishop of Boston Massachusetts

Dr. Tom Curran is a popular speaker, author, and radio host who is also Executive Director of My

Catholic Faith Ministries, a Catholic Apostolate dedicated to bringing to life the hidden riches of the

faith that have remained buried for many Catholics. Tom has a graduate degree from the Gregorian

University in Rome, and a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from the Catholic University in Washington,

D.C.

SATURDAY LESSONS IN FAITH

December 3 Jesus Christ Present in the Community

December 10 Jesus Christ Present in the Word

December 17 Jesus Christ Present in the Priest

January 7 Jesus Christ Present in the Eucharist

OLMC ONLINE UPDATES & RESOURCES We are pleased to announce that you can now request a copy of your Baptism, Communion, Confirmation or Mar-riage Certificates through our website. Under the Sacra-ments tab click the sub-tab “Request a Certificate.” Fill in all the information and your certificate will be mailed to you or you can pick it up. Nos da gusto anunciarles que ahora puede pedir una co-pia de certificados de Bautizo, Comunión, Confirmación o Matrimonio por medio de nuestra pagina web. Bajo la pestaña de Sacramentos haga clic en “Request a Certifi-cate” (Pedir un Certificado). Llene la información y su certificado será enviado a su casa o lo podrá recoger en la oficina. Para su conveniencia se ha traducido en ingles/ español.

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Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services Inc. Home Base Homeless Prevention program assists fami-lies who are experiencing a housing crisis. Services are available for pregnant women and families with children age 18 and under who live in Queens and the East New York and Canarsie sections of Brook-lyn. Single adults and adult families without children in the home who have a history of being in shel-ter may also apply. Call 718-674-1000 for Queens and 929-234-3036 for Brooklyn or walk in to 87-80 Merrick Blvd. Jamaica, 1847 Mott Avenue Far Rockaway, 3060 Fulton Street Brooklyn.

Caridades Católicas y Servicios Inc. Programa Homebase de prevención para personas sin hogar asiste familias que están expe-rimentando crisis en su vivienda. Los servicios están disponibles para mujeres embarazadas y familias con niños con edad de 18 años o menores, quienes viven en Queens y en las áreas del Este de Nueva York y Canarsie localizadas en Brooklyn. Adul-tos solteros y familias de adultos sin niños en la vivienda quienes tengan historia de haber estado en un refugio también pue-den aplicar. Llame al 718-674-1000 para Queens y 929-234-3036 para Brooklyn o visite nuestras oficinas localizadas en 87-80 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens, 1847 Mott Avenue en Far Rockaway, 3060 Fulton Street en Brooklyn.

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FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Thursday, December 8, 2016 is the feast of the Immacu-late Conception. This is a holy day of obligation. Masses will be held in the Upper Church at 8:00am, 12:00pm & 7:30pm. A vigil mass will be offered on Wednesday night at 7:30pm.

SPECIAL CONCERT AT OLMC: "Magnificat: A Christmas Gathering of Filipino-American Choirs" on Sunday December 4 at 3 PM. Including Rutter's Magnificat among other classical and seasonal works. Admission at the door: $20. $15 for Seniors and Students.

CONGRATULATIONS! Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church congratulates the following for their academic achievements ! Ryan Hughes Principal List Grade 09 Jonathan Torres Principal List Grade 10 Jara Lee-Chianese Second Honors Grade 11

ROSARY SOCIETY MONTHY MEETING The Rosary Society will have its monthly meeting this Sunday, December 4, 2016 in the Parish Institute– Lourdes Room following the 10:00am mass. We welcome parishioners to join us and members are encouraged to bring a friend. Refreshments will be served.

SINGING PRIESTS "The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tagbilaran (Philippines) thru its Singing Priests of Tagbilaran (SPOT) will stage a concert on Friday, Dec 9th at 7:30PM in the OLMC Institute. Suggested ticket donation is $20, available at the door. All proceeds will be used to repair damages to the local churches caused by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that recently hit that area".