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

July 12, 2015

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rev. Dennis E. Reiff Pastor

Rev. Kevin Schott Parochial Vicar

Deacon Aldo Antola Pastoral Associate

Sr. Mary Rose Conforto, MPF Director of Religious Education

Andrew Cardona Director of Music Ministry

Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.

Saturday Morning: 7:30 a.m. Sunday: Saturday, 5 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 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, 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Novena: Wednesday

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

Mission Statement Our mission as a holy parish is to communicate and to celebrate the life and spirit of Jesus by our words 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. Closed Fridays during the months of July and August. 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. 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 July 11 7:30 a.m. Patricia Garcelon Fippin 5 p.m. Anthony Anello Sunday July 12 7:30 a.m. Salvatore and Antoinetta Rotunda 9:15 a.m. Pat Mosco 10:45 a.m. Women’s Auxiliary and Mothers and Daughters Club 12:15 p.m. John Stoyack Monday July 13 7 a.m. All Children 8 a.m. Marie Buono Tuesday July 14 7 a.m. Intentions of Marie Rispoli 8 a.m. Rolondo Buensuceso Wednesday July 15 7 a.m. Rosa Venant Birthday 8 a.m. Angela Candiloro Thursday July 16 7 a.m. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 8 a.m. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Thanksgiving Friday July 17 7 a.m. Leon Rizzi 8 a.m. Anna and Harry Roman Saturday July 18 7:30 a.m. Salvatore and Antoinetta Rotunda 5 p.m. Antoinetta Rotunda Sunday July 19 7:30 a.m. Joseph Russomano 9:15 a.m. James and Grace O’Hara 10:45 a.m. Michael Conlon 12:15 p.m. Charles Braun, Sr.

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

Alan Greco The Bread and Wine offering this week in Loving Memory of

Angela Candiloro Church Flowers were donated this week in Loving Memory of

John Pucciarello

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, July 19 at 2 p.m. The next Baptismal Instruction Course is Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m. Please visit our web-site to read guidelines for godparents.

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). ♦ Make an offering in honor or in memory of a loved one for The Sanctuary Light, Bread and Wine or Church Flowers. 2016 Masses are now available (some 2015 Masses remain un-booked).

Weekly Collection June 28:$3,514 July 5: $4,506

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

The rectory is closed on Fridays in July and August.

Prayers for Health ReasonsPrayers for Health ReasonsPrayers for Health ReasonsPrayers for Health Reasons Robert Balogh, Josephine Benimeo, George Berkovich, Lucy Calvanese, Alicia Cardona, Rudolfo Clavecilla,

Ana Marie de Vera, Peter Del Negro, Donald and Shirley Di Benedetto, Joshua Di Costanzo,

Richard Dinzes, Nicholas Ellis, Grace Fiore, Joan Gabriele, Connie Garcia, Barbara Wolf-Gordon, Robert Griffin,

James Hamilton, Robert Hewett, Edward Keane, Barbara Klena, Bootie Intili, Madonna Junker, Lucille, Lynda, Eve McKay,

Gerard F. Melillo, Madeline Micael, Lawrence Miller, Tom Millerchip, Kevin Murphy, Jack Nitz, Robert Palmer,

Hoyt Peavy, Maria A. Penaranda, Evelyn Perry, Vincent Petracco, Isabella Piccininno, Richard Reidy,

Albert Reyes, Jocelyn Reyes, Marie Rispoli, Anne Rotonda, Stephen Sawruk, Mandy Stoyack, John Tiseo,

Mariana Toledo, Joan Tomol, James Tressito, Ramona Zungri

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Join Us' Adult Handicraft The next meeting is on July 13 at 10 a.m. All are wel-come to join! Knights of Columbus To join our Knights, email Michael at KofC6195@verizon.net or call the rectory. The Knights will be meeting on July 21 at 8 p.m. 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 call Linda, (973) 661-0090. The ladies will be taking the summer off and will resume meetings in September.

Summer Trip to AC The Women’s Auxil-iary is hosting an-other fun-filled bus ride to Caesars in Atlantic city on Wednesday, Au-gust 19. The fare is $25. In return, guests will receive a

$20 voucher from the casino. The bus will depart from the Church on Prospect St. at 9 a.m. Please park in the Church lot. For reservations, call Dottie at (973) 759-3189.

Oliver’s corner

This is a picture of me when I was just a

pup. ~Oliver

YANA Our Parish Bereavement Support Group will meet on Wednesday, August 5 from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. in the Par-ish 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 reservations 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.

Religious Education ~We celebrate a children’s Mass eve-ry Sunday at 10:45 a.m. All children and parents are encouraged to attend. ~Registration/re-registration for the 2015-2016 school year is open and ongoing. Registration forms can be downloaded by visiting our website or you can pick them up at the rectory during office hours.

OLMC Feast Mass Today at 12:15

Procession and Light Refreshments Following Mass

Stewardship Reflection “He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick – no food, no sack, no money in their belts.” (MARK 6:8) How different we are from the Apostles who took nothing when

they ventured out to serve God. Today, we make our journey through life more difficult because of all the mate-rial baggage that we drag along. Yet, the more we can let go of, the freer we are to serve God with love and joy. 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, Lector, and/or Usher. By taking an active role in the li-turgical life, and service of the Parish, you can have a wonderful experience. Feel free to fill out the form on page 5 and drop it in the collection basket or call the rec-tory.

A Message from the Religious Teachers Filippini Please join the Religious Teachers Filippini in prayers of gratitude for the final profession of Sr. Diana in August and for the two young women, Luciana and Catherine, who are beginning the process of becoming Religious Teachers Filippini in the Affiliate Program. Also, please join us in praying for the young women in discernment with the Filippini Sisters: Vanessa, Melissa, and Shakana. All of us are called to holiness and to service, may these young women respond with a “YES” to God’s call for them as religious sisters. If God calls you, contact us for more information. Visit www.Filippinivocations.com or email Sr. Shirlee at stbernadetteconvent@gmail.com.

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Sunday, July 12 OLMC Feast Celebration, 12:15 p.m. Procession and light reception immediately follow Mass. Tuesday, July 14 Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m. July 18/19 Assessment Collection Tuesday, July 21 Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m. K of C, 8 p.m.

At a Glance...

OLMC Website Forgot to pick up a Sunday bulletin? Visit our website www.olmc-nutley.org to check out the latest bulletin, get Religious Education news, Mass schedules, find out more information about our various organizations, events, etc. Pay us a visit!

Music Notes It's summertime everyone! The trees are all fully blossomed, the grass is lusciously green and yes, even the thunderstorms are back with all their vigor and might. Perhaps, now is a good time to reflect upon and to reconsider our relationship with nature, its transcend-ent beauty and its intrinsic parallels with God's gift of music. It can be said that both nature and music were created by God's word. Indeed, all that is good and beautiful was brought forth by the gentle loving word of God.

Surely, few things can be as beautiful as nature and music put together. As we enjoy these summer months let us rekin-dle our relationship with nature. Even the Vatican recently has been making statements about our oftentimes, neglectful actions against nature. Let's take some time this summer to reflect on our relationship with God's own physical world. Hear and listen to the transcendent harmonies of a gentle brook or the roaring grandeur of a thunderstorm. Listen to the unison of birds sing-ing or to the rhythmic pitter patter of raindrops falling on the surface of a pond. It is nature's music. For just a few moments, let's all put a halt on our 'texting' culture and reestablish our connection with nature. After all, is the ground not where we all came from? Today, let us call to mind that timeless hymn that we all know, 'How Great Thou Art'. The next time you hear it, think about how beautifully the composer blends in the elements of music and nature and how the grandeur of God is mani-fested within both. The power and omnipresence of God manifested in the 'lofty mountain grandeur' and the gentle ten-derness of God manifested in the 'birds singing sweetly in the trees'. Indeed, what an amazing gift that we have - to be creatures of this earth. Like God's gift of music, let us always protect, appreciate and cultivate the exuberant harmonies of nature with respect and integrity. Let all the earth and all that dwell within it proclaim the greatness of God! Andrew Cardona, Director of Music Ministry

Lumen Center The Sisters of St. Dominic in Caldwell have announced their Fall 2015 Schedule for their Lumen Center which is located in the Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse at Cald-well College. Directed by Sister Patricia Crowley, OP, the Lumen Center has evolved into a major center for spiritu-ality programs. The Motherhouse is located at 1 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell. Visit www.lumenctr.org or call (973) 403-3331, ext. 25 or 26 for more information about Retreats and spiritual programming.

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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.

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

� Altar Server � Catechist � Lector � Choir � Other ____________

Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal This year’s Appeal, Sharing God’s Blessings is a perfect opportunity for us to reflect on God’s generosity to us and to share the blessings we have been given with those around us. We are often reminded by our Holy Father Pope Francis and Sacred Scripture that in order to love one another we must share the blessings which God has provided to us. We are called to similarly share what is granted to us by God and return it to Him so that not one of our brothers and sisters goes without: without the gift of faith; without the essential human needs; and without a personal rela-tionship with Our Lord. We are called to Share God’s Blessings, and when we do, we find freedom and joy in proclaiming the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus, just as the Apostles did over 2,000 years ago! Will you join your brothers and sisters in Sharing God’s Blessings? May God bless you for your generosity!

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for July That political responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity.