Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 120 Prospect Street, Nutley, New Jersey 07110

April 27, 2014 2nd Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy Sunday

Rev. Dennis E. Reiff Pastor

Rev. Kevin Schott Parochial Vicar

Rev. Matthew Kunnath In Residence

Deacon Aldo Antola Pastoral Associate

Sr. Mary Rose Conforto, MPF Director of Religious Education

Andrew Cardona Music Director

Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Saturday Morning: 7:30 a.m. Sunday: Saturday, 5 p.m.

Sunday: 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 12:15 p.m. Holy Days: As Announced

Sacrament of Reconciliation Weekdays after the 8 a.m. Mass

Saturday: 4-5 p.m. Devotions

Infant of Prague Novena: Tuesday, 7 p.m. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Novena: Wednesday

following the 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. Masses First Friday Devotions: 8 a.m.

Mission Statement Our mission as a holy parish is to communicate and to celebrate the life and spirit of Jesus by our word and actions in order to build a dynamic, loving, caring and outreaching community of faith.

Rectory Hours Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The rectory is closed between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Rectory Phone Numbers (973) 667-2580 (973) 661-1623 Fax: (973) 667-0648 Emails olmcnutley@optimum.net olmcreligion@optimum.net Website www.olmc-nutley.org

Marriages Please schedule at least ONE YEAR in advance of your wedding. Pre-Cana and other instruction sessions are required. Sacraments of Healing Please notify the parish office if someone is ill at home or in the hospital. Baptisms We request parents attend a Baptism Instruction Session before the birth of their child. The Sacrament of Baptism is usually celebrated the third Sunday of each month, except during Lent (when we will not celebrate the sacrament until Easter). All Baptisms are scheduled in person at the rectory. Parish Membership All are welcome to join our Parish Family. Parish policy requires registration to participate in Baptism, Marriage and Religion Classes. Please notify the office when a change of address or move occurs.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Pray for Us

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Saturday April 26 7:30 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dommeleers 5 p.m. Ralph Cotellessa Sunday April 27 7 a.m. James W. Musico 8 a.m. Clemens Wehner 9:15 a.m. Wasyl and Mary Kostra 10:45 a.m. George and Meredith Mayrer 12:15 p.m. Marie Buono Monday April 28 7 a.m. Stephen Wesner 8 a.m. Reynaldo Aquino Tuesday April 29 7 a.m. Enrico Tuorto, 11th Anniversary 8 a.m. Stephen Wesner Wednesday April 30 7 a.m. Delphine Kowalski 8 a.m. Ruth Finley Thursday May 1 7 a.m. Delphine Kowalski 8 a.m. Special Intention for Mary and Michael Friday May 2 7 a.m. Salvatore Rotunda 8 a.m. William Bogacz Saturday May 3 7:30 a.m. Adoracion Sison 5 p.m. Margaret Gerardi Sunday May 4 7 a.m. People of the Parish 8 a.m. Patrick Miller 9:15 a.m. The Carpenter and Basini Families 10:45 a.m. Frank and Matilda Strimike 12:15 p.m. Women’s Auxiliary 65th Anniversary

The Sanctuary Light honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Our Lord in the Tabernacle is lit this week In Loving Memory of Arlene Mergner

The Bread and Wine offering this week

In Gratitude for God’s Countless Blessings and for the Faith That Sustains Us. Ed, Margarita, and Mike Dross

Baptism Preparation If you are expectant parents, please arrange to attend our Baptismal Instruction Program before the birth of your child. Baptismal Instruction and Baptisms must be sched-uled in person, at the rectory. There is a processing fee of $25. The next Baptism is scheduled for Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. The next Baptismal Instruction Course is Sun-day, June 8 at 2 p.m.

Mass Intentions Masses are scheduled in person during office hours. Come to the Rectory to:

♦ Schedule a Mass for a loved one (living or deceased). Offering: Monday-Saturday morning, $10; Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, $15.

♦ Make an offering in honor or in memory of a loved one for The Living Flame ($10), Bread and Wine ($25), or Altar Flowers ($30). Our 2015 Mass Book will open on Tuesday, April 29 at 10 a.m. We also have Masses for 2014 available.

Prayers for Health ReasonsPrayers for Health ReasonsPrayers for Health ReasonsPrayers for Health Reasons Josephine Benimeo, George Berkovich,

Cynthia Brown, Lucy Calvanese, Alicia Cardona, Rudolfo Clavecilla, Rosemary De Lanzo, Ana Marie de Vera, Donald and Shirley Di Benedetto, Joshua Di Costanzo,

Grace Fiore, Joan Gabriele, Connie Garcia, James Hamilton, Edward Keane, Gloria Klima, Lucille, Eve McKay, Madeline Micael, Jacqueline Nicolaro Hoyt Peavy,

Maria A. Penaranda, Evelyn Perry, Isabella Piccininno, Albert Reyes, Jocelyn Reyes, Marie Rispoli, Anne Rotonda, Dean Sawruk,

Stephen Sawruk, Vito Scarpelli, Mariana Toledo, Joan Tomol, James Tressito, Barbara Wolf-Gordon.

The Collection for April 13 was $5,665. Our Easter Collection will be published in a future bulletin.

As you give to the Lord, may He bless you in return.

Adult Faith Series Resumes Our Adult Faith Series will resume on Wednesday, April 30 at 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall, and 7 p.m. in the rectory. All are invited to learn about our Catholic Faith.

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Sunday, April 27 No CCD Tuesday, April 29 2015 Masses Become Available, 10 a.m. Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice, 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 Adult Faith Series, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3 Pasta Dinner, 6 p.m.

The Week Ahead in our Parish

Food Pantry Many people only donate to food pantries at holiday times, but we want to thank you, for being so consistent all year round, with your generous giving. No matter what time of the year it may be, you have never stopped sharing with those less fortunate. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Donations to our Food Pantry consist of non-perishable foods: such as soups, sauces, pasta, rice, ce-reals, dry milk, canned vegetables, as well as toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, etc.) Please check expi-ration dates before donating food. If the food is out of date, kindly discard.

Stewardship We have an obligation to share with others, that which God has given us. Share your time, and talents. Men and women can become involved in the life of our Parish by becoming an Altar Server, Catechist, Choir Member, Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, Lector, and/or Usher. By taking an active role in the liturgical life, and service of the Parish, you can have a wonderful experience. We are especially in need of men and women to volunteer their time as Lectors and Eucha-ristic Ministers. Feel free to fill out the form on page 5 and drop it in the collection basket or call the rectory.

Divine Mercy Sunday We will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27. The schedule is as follows: Sac-rament of Reconciliation, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Adoration at 3 p.m., and Mass at 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Word of Life “God is the source of life; thanks to his breath, man has life. God’s breath sustains the entire journey of our life on earth.” ~Pope Francis, Holy Mass for Evangelium Vitae Day, 2013

~We will celebrate a chil-dren’s Mass every Sunday at 10:45 a.m. All children and parents are encouraged to attend. ~There are no CCD classes on April 27. ~Registration has begun

for the 2014-2015 school year. Before and after all Masses on Sunday, May 4, Sister Mary Rose will be in the Church entrance to accept registrations. Registration forms can also be downloaded by visiting our website or you can pick them up at the rectory during office hours. ~Children will receive their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 11 during the 12:15 p.m. Mass.

Our Front Steps are Fixed! Thank you, thank you, thank you to the Women’s Auxiliary for their generous donation to help us fix our front steps! The dedicated ladies work tirelessly all year long in their fundraising

efforts to support our parish. We are truly blessed!

Monthly Filipino Mass Beginning in May, the Filipino Mass will be discontinued.

2nd Sunday of Easter “Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” JOHN 20:19 Are you good at making people feel welcome? When you meet someone new, a new neighbor, a new work col-league, a new parishioner, do you make them feel at home? Many of us can probably do a much better job at this. When we make people feel welcome, we make them feel like they are included instead of being excluded. A simple “hello” and a smile goes a long way.

Troubled Marriage? Visit www.retrouvaille.org (a Catholic based program open to all faiths). The next week-end experience is scheduled for May 2-4 at Holiday Inn in Clark. For registration and more information, call (973) 723-7090.

The Catholic Advocate is now available online. Visit www.rcan.org

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Get Involved… Adult Handicraft Our crafters will meet the first Monday of each month at 10 a.m. The next session will be on May 5. New craft-ers are always welcome to join. Knights of Columbus The group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Church Hall at 8 p.m. The next K of C meet-ing is on Tuesday, May 6. To join, email Michael at gk6195@njkofc.org or call the rectory.

Women’s Auxiliary Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall. If you would like to become a member of our group, join us at our next meeting on May 12 or call Linda, (973) 661-0090. SAVE THE DATE: Craft Clearance and Rummage Sale, Saturday, May 31. See page 5 for details.

YANA Our Parish Bereavement Support Group will meet on Wednesday, May 14 from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Our Support Group is open to anyone (parishioner or non-parishioner) who has suffered the loss of a friend, relative or a loved one. There is no charge and reserva-tions are not required. All you need is an open mind and an open heart. Let us try to help you through this time of grief.

Choir Practice… Junior Choir: Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

Adults: Every Tuesday at 8 p.m. Interested? Call Andrew, (347) 678-6702

Lotsa Pasta!Lotsa Pasta!Lotsa Pasta!Lotsa Pasta! Join us on Saturday, May 3 at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall for a delicious pasta meal. Sr. Mary Rose is cooking! Tickets are sold in advance at the rectory on weekdays. Tickets are $10 for adults

and $6 for children 12 and under. Price includes pasta, meatballs, salad, soft drinks, coffee, and dessert. Sorry, no refunds. BYOB.

Why is it Important to Register as a Part of our Parish Family? Registration is the official way we join a parish community. Many people think because they attend a particular parish, they automatically belong. Membership requires signing up and formally enrolling yourself in the par-ish. Registration is more than filling out some forms. Registration is a commitment to a community, a way to be included in the religious, social and ministerial activities of a parish. Reg-istration not only shows you belong, but may be neces-sary for certain benefits, like scheduling sacraments, ob-taining sponsorship certificates, participating in religious education programs and getting donation statements for tax purposes. Are you registered with us? If you’re not sure, don’t hesitate to contact the office. If you need to register, just fill out the form on page 5 and drop it in the collection basket. We’ll take care of the rest. You can also download a registration form by visiting our website.

Important Reminder… Food and beverages are not allowed in the Church. We have been finding trash of all kinds in the pews lately. Please respect our Lord’s House and kindly eat meals at home before or after Mass. Thank you for your coopera-tion.

Monthly 50/50 Tickets On Sale Now! Buy your tickets after all weekend mass-es or stop by the rectory during office hours. Next Drawing: Sunday, May 25, 1:15 p.m. Raffle tickets make fabulous gifts for every occasion. Remember, if you win, you must produce your stub,

so hold on to it!

2014 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal This year the theme of the Appeal is When I Called, You Answered. It comes from Psalm 138 where the psalmist thanks God for hearing his prayer. God calls us also and we an-swer in many ways. The Archbishops Annual Appeal (AAA) is one way God calls and our participation is our an-swer to Him. The AAA provides the

poor with food, shelter and clothing; makes religious edu-cation, spiritual guidance and CYO athletics available for the young; ensures the future leadership of the Church with seminarian education and training; and most im-portantly, brings Christ’s Good News to the people of the Archdiocese. Supporting the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is our thanks to God for hearing our prayers. Pencils and AAA envelopes will be located in the church pews and in the back of the church. Thank you.

Easter lasts for 50 days. It lasts until the Feast of the Pentecost. ~Fr. Kevin

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Parish Registration Our welcome mat is always out. If you enjoy worshipping at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, make us your official Parish by taking a few mo-ments to register. Please complete the information in the space below and place it in the collection and we will contact you. You may also download a registration form on our website. All information is kept confidential.

Quick Parish Registration Request

I wish to register as a Parishioner of OLMC

Name: ______________________________ Address: ____________________________ Town: ______________________________ Phone: ______________________________ � New Registration � Change of Address � Would you like donation Envelopes? Please

check the box for YES.

Prayers and Devotion Join Us!

Prayer Group The OLMC Prayer Group meets

Monday-Friday following the 8 a.m. Mass.

Devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Following the Wednesday 7 and 8 a.m. Masses, we meet for Novena prayers.

The Rosary Every day, Sunday through Friday

just before the 7 a.m. Mass, Saturday, before the 7:30 a.m. Mass, and

before the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday.

Infant of Prague Novena Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

First Friday Devotions 8:30 a.m.

Ministry Sign Up Form Name: _______________________________ Address: _____________________________ Town/Zip: ____________________________ Phone: _______________________________ I am interested in the following Ministry(ies):

� Altar Server � Catechist � Lector � Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist � Choir � Other ____________

Tricky Tray Good Shepherd Academy's (GSA) "God Bless America" Tricky Tray, Friday May 9, GSA gym, doors open at 6 p.m. Admission $20 (includes one sheet of regular tick-ets, beverages and dessert). Pre-event prize ticket pack-ages are available for $20 ($25 night of event). Super 50/50 Tickets available for $25 (only 200 tickets being sold). Admission tickets will not be sold the night of the event. No one under the age of 16 permit-ted. Interested? Contact Roberta Boland (201) 207-6522 or rboland@verizon.net. Donations of new items are welcomed. Please contact Roberta if you’d like to make a donation.

Craft Clearance and Rummage Sale The ladies of the OLMC Wom-en’s Auxiliary are pleased to invite you to their Craft Clear-ance and Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Donations of items are not needed, however if you missed their holiday sale, this is a chance for you to purchase many one-of-a-kind crafts handmade by the ladies. There will also be many house-hold items, shoes, gloves, handbags, wallets and acces-sories. There will be no clothing for sale.

Our Plans for the Feast of OLMC The Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is Wednesday, July 16. The Feast Mass will be Sunday, July 13 at 12:15 p.m. We are proud to announce that the main Celebrant and Homilist will be Archbishop Bernard Hebda. An outdoor procession with music by the Red Mike Festival Band and

fellowship will follow. Join us for the celebration!