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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 120 Prospect Street, Nutley, New Jersey 07110
November 8, 2015
32nd 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: Following
the 8 a.m. Mass
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
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 November 7
7:30 a.m. Constancia Mejia
5 p.m. Giovanna Riccio and Pietro Araldi
Sunday November 8
7:30 a.m. Natalie Mazziotta
9:15 a.m. Intentions of the
Carpenter and Basini Families
10:45 a.m. Betty and Lou Fusaro
12:15 p.m. Anthony Alessandro
Monday November 9
7 a.m. Helen Crivellone
8 a.m. All Souls
Tuesday November 10
7 a.m. All Souls
8 a.m. Stan Poplowski
Wednesday November 11
7 a.m. Antonio Aquino
8 a.m. Margaret Piccininno
Thursday November 12
7 a.m. William A. Bradley, Jr.
8 a.m. The Gilroy Family
Friday November 13
7 a.m. Hoyt Peavy
8 a.m. All Souls
Saturday November 14
7:30 a.m. John Di Iorio
5 p.m. Marie Buono
Sunday November 15
7:30 a.m. Birthday Intention for
Dr. Camillo Rispoli, Jr.
9:15 a.m. Eleanor and Alfonse De Trolio
10:45 a.m. Gloria Klima
12:15 p.m. Deceased Members of the
Women’s Auxiliary and
Mothers and Daughters Club
The Sanctuary Light honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Our Lord in the Tabernacle is lit this
week in Loving Memory of
The Grillo Family
The Bread and Wine offering this week in Loving Memory of
All Souls
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).
Parish Collection November 1: $4,824
Prayers for Health Reasons Deacon Aldo Antola, Robert Balogh, Josephine Benimeo,
George Berkovich, 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, Barbara Hahn, Mary Hamilton,
Edward Keane, Barbara Klena,
Madonna Junker, Justin, Lucille, Lynda,
Eve McKay, Gerard F. Melillo, Madeline Micael,
Lawrence Miller, Kevin Murphy, Joseph Nitti,
Jack Nitz, Robert Palmer, 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
Baptism Preparation
If you are expectant parents, please
arrange to attend our Baptismal In-
struction Program before the birth of
your child. Baptismal Instruction and
Baptisms must be scheduled in per-
son, at the rectory. The next Baptis-
mal Instruction Course is Sunday,
January 10 at 2 p.m. The next Bap-
tism is scheduled for Sunday, Janu-
ary 17 at 2 p.m. Please visit our website to read
guidelines for godparents and for a complete
Baptismal Schedule.
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Join Us… 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. Our next meeting is on Novem-
ber 9.
Rosary Society
Our next meeting will be in the
Church on Monday, Novem-
ber 9 at 7 p.m. All women of
our parish are welcome to join.
Knights of Columbus
To join our Knights, email Michael at
[email protected] or call the rectory. The
group meets the first and third Tuesday of the
month at 8 p.m. The next meeting is
November 17.
Adult Handicraft
Our crafters will be taking a break during the
months of December and January.
Oliver’s Corner My neighbor has two dogs. One of
them says to the other, "Woof!"
The other replies, "Moo!"
The dog is perplexed. "Moo?
Why did you say 'Moo'?"
The other dog says, "I'm trying to
learn a foreign language."
YANA
Our Parish Bereavement Support Group will meet
on Wednesday, November 11 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 reservations are not re-
quired. All you need is an open mind and an open
heart. Let us try to help you through this time of
grief.
Thank You
We want to thank those who supported the Annual
Appeal this year. If you have not had a chance to
finalize your appeal, but still want to take ad-
vantage of your tax write-off for this year, please do
so before December 31, 2015.
Upcoming Events at OLMC
~In preparation for the Feast of the Immaculate
Conception, we will have a Triduum of three Mon-
day evenings of prayer as we bring back the Miracu-
lous Medal Novena. The Triduum will begin on
Monday evening, November 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Please join us on Thanks-
giving Day for our cele-
bration of the Eucharist.
Mass will be offered at 8
a.m. This year we will
again have the blessing
and distribution of bread
to be shared at your family Thanksgiving meal.
~On Tuesday, December 8, we will have a Eucha-
ristic Day with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
all day from the end of the 8 a.m. Mass to 6:30
p.m. when we will have Benediction.
Christmas Flowers
This weekend (November 7/8),
our second collection will be for
Christmas flowers.
St. Mary's Annual
Thanksgiving
Day Banquet
If you have no one to cele-
brate with and/or just
want to have fun, come and
join us for a free dinner
and entertainment! Please join us from noon to
2:30 p.m. on November 26, in the School Gym.
Please make your reservation by November 17
by calling Diane (973) 235-1100 or Marlon/Coco
Cadag (973) 661-0284. Transportation is available.
OLMC Thanksgiving Schedule
On Thursday, November 26
(Thanksgiving Day), the 7 a.m.
Mass has been omitted. The 8 a.m.
Mass will be celebrated as sched-
uled. The rectory will be closed on
both Thanksgiving Day and on
Friday, November 27. There will be no 7 a.m.
Mass on Friday, November 27.
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November 7/8
Collection for Christmas Flowers
Monday, November 9
Women’s Auxiliary, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10
Choir Practice, 5:30/8 p.m.
Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11
YANA, 7:30 p.m.
November 14/15
Catholic Relief Collection
Tuesday, November 17
Choir Practice, 5:30/8 p.m.
Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m.
K of C, 8 p.m.
At a Glance...
Food Pantry
Many people only donate to food pantries at holiday
times, but we want to thank you, for being so con-
sistent 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, cereals, dry milk,
canned vegetables, as well as toiletries (toothpaste,
toothbrushes, soap, etc.) Please check expiration
dates before donating food. If the food is out of date,
kindly discard.
Religious Education
~Although classes have begun, you
may still register your child, but
you need to do it ASAP.
~Several Catholic Schools in the
Archdiocese are having open hous-
es this month (too many to men-
tion). Please visit
www.njcatholicschools.org for a complete schedule.
~First Penance: Saturday, December 12 at 1 p.m.
Comedy Night at GSA
Good Shepherd Academy’s JJ Comedy Night will
take place on Saturday, November 14. Doors open
at 6:45 p.m. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets
are $30 and include light refreshments and the
show. Food is tailgate style. To purchase tickets, or
for more information, please contact Brenda Nunez
at (973) 868-4569 or visit GSAnutley.org. This is an
adults only event.
Giving Tree Beginning the weekend of November
28/29, OLMC’s Giving Tree will invite
you to take one of its stars and buy a
gift for a needy child, baby, teen, man or
woman. Please wrap the gift and place
the star on the outside of the package
and place it under the tree. Collection
of gifts will end on Sunday, December
13. If you are a member of a family in
need, or know of a family that is having
a difficult time this holiday season,
please call the rectory and let us know.
We will do our best to collect gifts that
can help them through a very trying
time. All calls and information will re-
main confidential. Thank you for your
generous support.
Nutley Thanksgiving Service
The Nutley Community Ecumeni-
cal Thanksgiving Service will be
held on Monday evening, No-
vember 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Vin-
cent United Methodist Church lo-
cated at 100 Vincent Place in Nut-
ley. Rev. Kristen Engstrom of Holy Trinity Luther-
an Church will be preaching, area clergy will partici-
pate, there will be the blowing of the shofar, a Nut-
ley Congregations Choir will sing, and the Vincent
Church Wesley Ringers will play. The evening’s of-
fering will go to the Care Kitchen, which serves a
hot meal 3-4 Saturdays a month to those in need in
the Nutley area at Vincent Church through the
work of several congregations. The Nutley Clergy
Fellowship cordially invites the entire community to
join them in lifting thanksgiving to God for our
many blessings.
Wreath Sale Dec. 5/6 Let us help you decorate! The
weekend of December 5/6 we’ll be
selling beautiful fresh wreaths
that will stay fresh through the
holidays! From 4-6:30 p.m. on
Saturday, and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. –1:30
p.m., Sister Mary Rose and her elves will be outside
spreading Christmas Cheer! Each wreath is $20. Pro-
ceeds benefit the OLMC Religious Ed. Program.
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Parish Registration
Our welcome mat is al-
ways out. If you enjoy
worshipping at Our Lady
of Mount Carmel Church,
make us your official Par-
ish by taking a few moments 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 ____________
OLMC Website
Forgot to pick up a Sunday bulletin? Visit our web-
site www.olmc-nutley.org to check out the latest bul-
letin, get Religious Education news, Mass schedules,
find out more information about our various organi-
zations, events, etc. Pay us a visit! 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 in-
volved in the life of our Parish by
becoming an Altar Server, Catechist, Choir
Member, Lector, and/or Usher. By taking an ac-
tive role in the liturgical life, and service of the Par-
ish, you can have a wonderful experience. Feel free
to fill out the form on the bottom of this page, and
drop it in the collection basket or call the rectory.
Autumn Bus Ride to AC
The Women’s Auxiliary is
hosting another fun-filled bus
ride to Caesars in Atlantic
city on Wednesday, Novem-
ber 18. 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. We’re sold out. You may still
call to have your name placed on a waiting
list.
Choir Practice
Junior Choir: Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m./Adults:
Every Tuesday at 8 p.m. New members are always
welcome. Call Andrew, (347) 678-6702, email:
If You’re Planning an Autumn Getaway…
Visit masstimes.org when planning your trip. You
can find Mass times and churches worldwide.
With Thanksgiving to Almighty God, the faith community of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church invites you to join us for the 12:15
p.m. Mass on Sunday, November 29, as we celebrate 25 years of priestly service to the People of God of Rev. Kevin Schott. Kindly RSVP to attend a recep-tion in the parish hall following Mass by November 21 to (973) 667-2580.
