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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 Paul Gialanella, Deacon [email protected] 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
Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. or by appointment.
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 March 15, 2020
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 prayer and of reconcilia-tion. 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 trans-formed. All this we ask in the name of Jesus and
through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Please cut out and pray daily.
20th ANNIVERSARY DIOCESAN CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE
Men (of all ages, including teens and college students) are invited to this important 20th Anniversary Confer-ence, scheduled for Assumption College on Saturday, March 28. Visit the conference website at www.firstmensconf.org for information and to purchase tickets online and elsewhere. Come and hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: Scott Hahn (two presentations), Luis Soto and with Bishop Robert Reed of Boston speaking on the need for confession. Bishops and priests will hear confessions. Bishop McManus will offer the Conference Mass. For a Con-ference brochure, further information or registration, call Joan DeMasi at 508-929-4345. Adult tickets are $45 until March 11th, afterwards $60. Student tickets are always $30.
Lenten Schedule for the Week of March 15
Monday, Mar. 16-Thursday, Mar. 19 7:00 am—Mass
Friday, March 20 7:00 am - Communion Service 3:00 pm—Adoration begins Benediction 6:30 pm - Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 21 3:00—3:45 pm—Confessions 3:45 pm—Divine Mercy Chaplet
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Dear Friends,
This weekend at all Masses, speakers will talk about the Partners in Charity Appeal, which will be taken up at all Masses next weekend. This vital appeal provides a life-line for so many within our diocese and throughout Worcester County.
Our goal again this year is $50,000. We have surpassed it for the past few years and I’m confident, relying on your generosity that we, as a parish, can do it again.
At our most recent Parish Council meeting, we had a discussion about our music program here at the parish. The members seemed very supportive of the choir and appreciate their hard work, and I’m sure many of you do, too. However, I would like to enhance our program and I’ve asked John Morello to head a Music Ministry Com-mittee to make suggestions to me about ways our pro-gram can be improved and/or changes we need to make. Please feel free to speak with John or me if you and suggestions.
If there is anyone who plays a musical instrument and would like to be part of our program, we would welcome your assistance and participation as well.
We also need to establish a Communications Ministry in the parish so that we can connect more with each other through email and text. We need someone who can as-sist David Soares and Chester DiLeo with our parish website. Please see either one of them, or me, if you can help us in this area.
I want to thank the 136 donors who donated to the Lega-cy of Hope Campaign. These donors contributed and pledged an astounding total of $228,567.32, which amounts to approximately 58% of our goal of $394,000. As you know, the parish receives 40% back from monies donated. To date, the parish has received $31,000 of this money. As people pay on their pledges, the parish will receive 40% of that money. Many thanks to all of you who participated in this important campaign that benefits both the Diocese and the parish!!
Please be assured of my gratitude to and my remem-brance of all of you in my daily prayers!
Lenten blessings! Monsignor Pedone
ADULT FAITH FORMATION On Monday evenings several parish members and friends come together for Adult Faith Formation. We discuss and learn about our Catholic faith and real life issues and how we, as Catholics can and should respond to them as they affect us, our families, and our lives. We share our thoughts, our ideas, our fears and our hopes! Won’t you join us? You are all welcome! For more information call Lisa at the office at 508-753-5001.
The Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020
FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH
We have celebrated the Feast of Saint Joseph for many years and then we stopped. Brought back by popular de-mand, we will once again celebrate for Feast of Saint Jo-seph. This year our celebration will be held on Thursday, March 19. We will begin with a Mass at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner of pasta and baccala, salad, bread and of course ZEPPOLE. Tickets are $15 and must be bought in advance. Tickets are available after all Masses and also in the Parish Office Monday-Friday from 8 am-4pm
PARISH SCHOLARSHIPS
Years ago, Monsignor Gioacchino Maffei, the founding pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, started a scholarship fund for parishioners graduating from high school and going on to college. Again this year we are offering a limited number of scholarships for high school seniors who are parishioners and participate in parish activities, such as altar serving, being a lector teaching in our religious education program, assisting Joan D’Argenis in the parish’s youth program, among other things. Applications are now available on the ta-ble in the vestibule. These must be completed and re-turned no later than Thursday, April 30th, to the parish office to be eligible. Those wishing to donate to this scholarship fund are asked to see Monsignor Pedone.
Lenten Prayer
Lord, you remained in constant communion with God in prayer. Spending time with God is not something I am in the habit of doing every day. My life is too busy. When I list all the things I need to do, prayer is not at the top of the list. I make time to shop, to work out, to go out to eat, to be with friends and to watch my favorite television pro-gram. I know it is impossible to be a loving, kind, forgiv-ing and merciful person without a strong prayer life. Lord, slow me down so that I will take time to be with you in prayer. Help me to experience the joy and peace that come from a closer relationship with you. Nourish me with your daily bread of love and compassion. Amen Fr. Warren J. Savage
Eucharistic Adoration Fridays of Lent
Eucharistic adoration is a quiet time of love and intima-
cy between oneself and Jesus.
We are half-way through our Lenten journey.
Sign up to spend some time before Jesus
Help us to fill all the time slots
Join us for the STATIONS OF THE CROSS after ado-
ration and benediction. Walk with us along the same
path Jesus took to his crucifixion.
Annual All-You-Can-Eat
LENTEN PORCHETTA DINNER
SATURDAY, March 28, 2020 after 4:00 pm Mass
$25 pp ~~~BYOB ~~~ Joe Cariglia entertaining Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
All proceeds to benefit the works of the Council
Tickets are on sale after Masses and in the office.
THE MIDPOINT OF LENT
Didn’t we begin the season of Lent with the best of in-tentions? Do we feel like nothing is going on? If so, can a six week journey be completed in the next few weeks? The answer is YES! It doesn’t take long for God, when we are ready.
Beginning again is possible when we have the desire for something real during Lent. Feeling guilty for not do-ing much about Lent won’t get us very far. What we need is a real expectation that God has something for us to hear, to learn, to change—and we need to be ready to listen.
Lent really begins when we can say: “Help me Lord! Help me to be honest with myself before you. Let me know your presence today. Help me face the challenges presented to me today. Give me freedom to make dif-ferent choices, act on the graces you give me, refrain from escaping but rather give myself to loving as you have loved me. Let’s give Lent a new start in the days ahead. God is offering us more than we can ask or even imagine.
Ministry Assignments for March 21-22
March 21 @ 4:00 pm Lector – Jim Buffone Ministers – Nancy Gurgone & Fran Sena March 22 @ 8:00 am Lector—Chris Cook Ministers—Joe Sama March 22 @ 10:30 am Lector - Juanita Pignataro Ministers - Heather Morello & Julie Tufano Please arrange for a substitute if you cannot fulfill your assignment. Thank you for the good work that you do!
Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish March 15, 2020
Financial Stewardship For the week ending March 8, 2020
Income
Offertory: Week-End $3,267.10 Mail 1,175.00 On-Line Giving 481.30 Maintenance 177.00 Fuel 92.00 Church in Latin America 22.00 Ash Wednesday 20.00 Total Offertory $5,234.40 Transfer from Savings 30,000.00 Parking Revenue 350.00 Candles 50.00 CYC—Youth & Family Programs 48.00 Mass Stipends 30.00 Total $35,712.40
Expenses
Utilities (January) Electricity $2,700.41 Natural Gas 1,767.87 Heating Oil 487.37 Internet, Cable & Phone 359.30 Total Utilities $5,314.95 Mt. Carmel Demolition (Partial Payment) 30,000.00 Salaries and Wages 5,906.04 Employee Benefits 1089.82 Rectory—Food and Household (February) 638.60 Rubbish Removal 250.00 Supplies 198.26 Mass Stipends 170.00 Mass Coverage 150.00 Church in Latin America 134.00 Organists 125.00 Funeral Stipends 105.00 Religious Education 38.64 Total $44,120.31 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Knights of Columbus hosted a free
-throw competition for the boys at Nazareth house in Leicester. The Knights also coordinated a pizza party and basketball game.
This Week in Our Parish
Mon. Mar. 16—9 am-3 pm-UMass Care Mobile 7 pm—Adult Faith Formation Tues., Mar. 17 –10 sm-2 pm-Golden Years Celebrate— St. Patrick & St. Joseph Party 7 pm-Knights of Columbus Thurs., Mar. 19—Feast of St. Joseph-5:30 pm Mass and Dinner following in church hall 6 pm—RCIA Fri., Mar. 20—3:00 pm—Adoration begins 6:30 pm—Stations of the Cross Sat., Mar. 21—3:45 pm—Divine Mercy Chaplet Sun., Mar. 22– Religious Education classes: 9 - 10:15 am: Grades 1-4 11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Grades 5-10
Upcoming Events
Mar. 19-Feast of St. Joseph; Mass @ 5:30 pm, dinner to follow in the church hall Mar. 24– 10:00 am -Annual Mass for Life @ St. Paul Cathedral Mar. 28 - 20th Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference @ Assumption College Lenten Supper-Knights of Columbus-@ Our Lady of Loreto Church hall after 4:00 Mass
PARTNERS IN CHARITY APPEAL
“Envision Faith in Action”
Our goal this year remains the same at $50,000.
You are invited to watch the Appeal Video at home at www.partners-charity.net.
There are several ways to give to this worthy cause: *Envelopes for your donations are available in the pews. *Text giving: Text the word: donate to 84576. *Donations can also be made online at partners- charity.net.
If you have received a letter and a pledge envelope in the mail from the Diocese, you may return it to the Chancery or bring to the church or the office.
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Please take a pledge envelope home today and return it next week when the basket is passed. It is important for all of us to participate in order to support our mis-sion as a diocese.
As of March 6, 2020, we have received:
# of Gifts Total 19 $11,080.
Thank You for your continued support and generosity!!
The Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020
Saturday, March 14, 2020—3:00 p.m.—Confessions Saturday, March 14, 2020—4:00 p.m. Raymond and Joan Julian by Family Sunday, March 15, 2020—8:00 a.m. Joseph Buffone and Sandra Buffone (First Anniversary) by Nancy Swett and Family Sunday, March 15, 2020—10:30 a.m. Antonio Clemente (Birthday Remembrance) by Family Lorraine Pratillo (First Anniversary) by Family Joseph Ralph Aromando (7th Anniversary) by Family Monday, March 16, 2020—7:00 a.m. The Sick of the Parish Tuesday, March 17, 2020—7:00 a.m. Nick Renzoni by Paul Stapinski Wednesday, March 18, 2020—7:00 a.m. William and Pauline Stapinski by Paul Stapinski Thursday, March 19, 2020—7:00 a.m. Joseph C. DiLeo (Remembrance on Feast of St. Joseph) by Family Saturday, March 21, 2020—3:00 p.m.—Confessions Saturday, March 21, 2020—4:00 p.m. Michael Santa Maria by Santa Maria Family Sunday, March 22, 2020—8:00 a.m. Pepino, Pauline & Tom Pellegrino and Nicholas Verdolino by Fran and Santino Deceased Members of the Penny Family Sunday, March 22, 2020—10:30 a.m. Elmer Sjosten (Anniversary) by Family
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, Mary O’Connor, Christopher Col-lazo, Paula Mari, Sim Simone, Cathy Coffey, Mildred Bassan, Vincent Pusateri, Sylvia Pusateri, Debbie Caffone, Joseph Ginskus, Philip Powers, Virginia Czubrynski, Karen Remian, Sandra Powers, Jennifer Bodinizzo, Martin Laine, Robert Bacon, Belinda Saha-gun, Thelma Ortiz, Cynthia Pedone, Roland Dionne, Maxwell Mitchell, Louis Naple, Sue Cozzolino, Carol Iaconi, Anthony DeAngelis, Anthony & Paul Locantore, Antoinetta Froio, Kelly Piscillo, Ann Servidio, Eleanor Gallo, Maria Dziczek, Joseph Vancelette, Vinny Tiscione, Adolfo Ortiz Jr., Madelyn Martin, Anthony Paldino, Ann Marie Verdolino, Christi-na Santley, Theresa Parretti, Marie Cherry, Emma Taubert, Francis Parretti, Charlene Swalec, James Saez, Christopher Pace, Irene Bastardo and Lorrie Tufano. May the Lord give them strength, courage and healing.
Members of the families requesting the Mass may bring the gifts of bread and wine to the Altar. Please make yourselves known to the Hospitality Ministers and posi-tion yourselves when it is convenient to join the Offerto-ry Procession.
WINTER WEATHER AND MASS
Winter weather has made an early return. Be-cause of potentially dangerous winter condi-tions, it may be necessary to cancel Mass. If Worcester schools cancel or delay class be-cause of inclement weather, the 7:00 am weekday Mass is also cancelled. For Lord’s Day Masses on Saturday and Sunday, please listen to WTAG, WSRS, or Channel 7 for any Mass cancellations.
Rest in Peace
We, the parish community of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto, extend our
deepest sympathy to the family and friends of
Deacon John F. Ledoux, husband of Allison Ledoux. May God grant him peace forever and bring comfort to his family and friends.
PRAYER WALL INTENTIONS
From time to time, we remove the prayer wall inten-tions and dedicate a Mass for those intentions. Our next Mass to be offered for those intentions will be on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 am.
The Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020
FOOD DONATIONS
Through your generosity, we are able to help families in our local area. Please drop off food items in the church vestibule or at the parish center. Your donations to the Friendly House Food Pantry makes a big difference to someone who is hungry. Many thanks!
DIOCESE OF WORCESTER REGULATIONS AND LITURGICAL NOTES
FOR LENT 2020
1. GUIDELINES FOR FAST AND ABSTINENCE Lenten fast and abstinence regulations for the Diocese of Worcester are as follows: • Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen (14) years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. • Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics who are eighteen (18) years of age but not yet fifty nine (59) years of age on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. • Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one's needs, but eating solid foods be-tween meals is not permitted. Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from these prescribed Lenten penitential practices. 2. ASH WEDNESDAY The Order for the Blessing and Dis-tribution of Ashes normally takes place during the celebra-tion of Mass. However, when circumstances require, the blessing and distribution of ashes may take place during a Liturgy of the Word or other appropriate liturgical service. However, ashes may never be distributed apart from a litur-gical service. Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion and other lay persons may assist in the imposition of ashes when there is a true pastoral need. 3. RITE OF ELECTION The Rite of Election of Catechu-mens (those preparing for Baptism at the Easter Vigil) will be celebrated by Bishop McManus on Sunday, March 1st at 3:00 P.M. in Saint Paul's Cathedral. This celebration is among the mandatory rites of adult initiation, as the Bishop is the one who calls these catechumens in the name of the Church to the Easter sacraments. Online registration is available at: worcesterdiocese.org/rcia. Registration is due February 14. Baptized candidates are also welcome on March 1st to celebration the Rite of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion. 4. LENTEN RITES FOR CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS The Scrutinies, celebrated on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent, are mandatory for the elect who will be initiated at the Easter Vigil. A dispensation from the Bishop is required for any of the elect who miss a celebra-tion of a Scrutiny. If they were not anticipated during the catechumenate, Presentations of the Creed and the Lord's Prayer take place during the 3rd and 5th weeks of Lent. The celebration of the Optional Rites for Holy Saturday morning are also encouraged.
Mount Carmel Golden Years Club March 2020
March 17, 2020 10:00 AM Socializing St. Patrick and St. Joseph Party 12:00 NOON Lunch – Followed by Social. After Lunch Bingo
March 24, 2020 10:00 AM Socializing 12:00 NOON Lunch – Followed by Social. After Lunch Bingo
March 31, 2020 10:00 AM Socializing 12:00 NOON Lunch – Followed by Social. After Lunch Bingo
UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Are You Uninsured?
Do You Need Medical or Dental Services? If Yes, Come See Us in the parking lot of
Our Lady of Loreto Church on Monday, March 16 from 9 am—3 pm
We offer preventive dental and health care services in-cluding: dental health care and Worcester Public Schools Dental Screening, physical exams, sports physi-cals, immunizations, flu shots, outreach and more.
We provide medical and dental care for children and families even if they have no insurance or are unable to pay.
To make an appointment, call 508-334-6073
For more information, contact: Nardy Vega at 508-341-9416
Flu shots will be given without an appointment. Sponsored by UMASS Memorial
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: Women’s: May 28-31 October 22-25 2020: Men’s: September 10-13
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.
