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Knights of Columbus, Council 9920 Terrence O’Connor, Grand Knight
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Sunday, November 27, 2016
First Sunday of Advent
Served by: Father Abuchi F. Nwosu, Pastor [email protected] Father Angelus Croce, Weekend Assistant Father Peter Oddo, Weekend Assistant Deacon Anthony Barile Deacon Edward Muller Allison Murphy, Music Director [email protected] Dan Salvatore, Coordinator of Religious Ed. Kathy Modrow, Secretary Ann Johnson, Secretary
Parish OfPice 203 Newton-‐Swartswood Road Newton, NJ 07860
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There is a time for everything
Time helps us to look at the past, present and future. Time is extremely important in our life; it helps us structure our daily lives and activities, so that we can live more organized, productive lives. “Time may also be viewed in a more philosophical sense; time represents special milestones, including birthdays, anniversaries, and the births of children. This is one of the reasons why our own date of birth is special to us.” Besides, many people keep diaries and journals to mark the passing of time, to keep records of events accompanied by pictures of those events. These records become rich treasure troves of vital information about every day doings and any special achievements, problems, or activities.
Even the book of Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 is a very well known passage that deals with the balanced, cyclical nature of life and says that there is a proper time for everything. “Time is the common matrix in which we live our lives and count our days. We cannot rise about it, we cannot manipulate its speed or duration, we cannot avoid it. All we can do is measure it, observe it, or try to interpret it as it passes by—one ‘tic tock’ at a time.”
This Mirst week of advent focus on the subject of “time.” Pay attention to the readings of today and you will hear the ticking of a clock in each passage. In the Mirst reading, Isaiah talks about a glorious vision that will come to pass “in the last days.” In the second reading, St. Paul’s letter to the church at Rome, St. Paul exhorts his readers to “understand the present time, the hour has come to wake up from slumber, the time of salvation is nearer than they think, and that the night is nearly over and the day is almost here.” While in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus himself warns us all, “Keep watch, for you do not know what day your Lord will come. Be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect.” As we enter advent, it is a time we reconcile with God and others as we await for the birth of our savior Jesus Christ. Always remember to be prepared always, enjoy each day and time as a gift from God.
-‐ Fr. Abuchi
First Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016
Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, November 26 Rv 22:1-‐7 / Ps 95:1-‐2, 3-‐5, 6-‐7AB / Lk 21:34-‐36 8:30am Duncan Fiaon 5:00pm Mary Kinney Sunday, November 27 (First Sunday of Advent) Is 2:1-‐5 / Ps 122:1-‐2, 3-‐4, 4-‐5, 6-‐7, 8-‐9 / Rom 13:11-‐14 / Mt 24:37-‐44 7:30am Souls in Purgatory9:00am IntenOons of Brian & Tina Johnson 11:00am Private IntenOons Monday, November 28 Is 4:2-‐6 / Ps 122:1-‐2, 3-‐4B, 4CD-‐5, 6-‐7, 8-‐9 / Mt 8:5-‐11 8:30am Rev. Stan Kobel Tuesday, November 29 Is 11:1-‐10/ Ps 72:1-‐2, 7-‐8, 12-‐13, 17 / Lk: 10:21-‐24 8:30am Helen Weisser Wednesday, November 30 (Feast of St. Andrew) Rom 10:9-‐18 / Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 / Mt 4:18-‐22 7:00pm William & Frances Wilks Thursday, December 1 Is 26:1-‐6 / Ps 118:1 & 8-‐9, 19-‐21, 25-‐27A / Mt 7:21, 24-‐27 9:00am Andrew & Sally Oravec Friday, December 2 Is 29:17-‐24 / Ps 27:1, 4, 13-‐14 / Mt 9:27-‐31 8:30am Private IntenOon Saturday, December 3 (Memorial of St Francis Xavier) Is 30:19-‐21, 23-‐36 / Ps 147:1-‐2, 3-‐4, 5-‐6 / Mt 9:35B-‐10:1, 5A, 6-‐8 8:30am Bob Froetscher Duncan Fiaon 5:00pm Christopher & Joshua Greed Sunday, December 4 Is 11:1-‐10 / Ps 72:1-‐2, 7-‐8, 12-‐13, 17 / Rom 15:4-‐9 / Mt 3:1-‐12 7:30am Increase in VocaOons9:00am Deceased Members of Muller & Weisser Families 11:00am Joseph Gribble
Please Remember and Pray For the Following
Ann Boa, Walter & Conceaa Brock Jr., Lindsey Brooke, Joseph Colon, Terry Comex, Carmine Curulli, Ingrid Diaz, Doug Ernst, Sr. Thomasina Gebhard, Richard Hennings, Les Humienny, Ava Kljajic, Bruce Konar, Joshua Koontz, Kden LeoGrande, Charles Longo, Pete Mahler, Susanne Martone, James B. Nienstedt, Mary Ellen Nienstedt, Sister Peggy Noone, John Samsock, Stephen Osborn, Margie Palazzo, Jerome Pasternak, Connie Pyne, Peter F. Reynolds, Colleen Romano, Sal Romano, Joan Royer, Rose Marie Sciascia, Carole Salvatore, Diane Scarince, Greg Schmidiay, Rose Marie Sciascia, Gloria Shope, Carole Sisco, Debbie Smith, Richie Sorce, Andrew Sorce, Michael Sugar, Dale Swoboda, Roberta Treptau, David & Vince Ventresca, Pat Zaleski, Virginia Zaleski
A GOOD STEWARD
Results of last weeks collecOons were not available at Ome the bulleOn was published.
WOMEN AND MEN OF THE ARMED FORCES
We ask God the Father, through the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel to protect all the men and women in our Armed
Forces. May they be brought back safely to those whom they love: Larisa Furs, US Navy; Lt. Jason Gieniewski, U.S. Army; Pvt. Daniel Michael Mobilio, Army; Captain Richi M. Pazdzierski, US Army; Captain Jane Petrick, Army; Lt. Daniel T. Pevarnik Jr., NaOonal Guard; Cpl. Garrea Michael Reynolds USMC; Captain Cheryl
Ryan; US Army, Seaman Recruit Tylor Joseph Salonia; Michael Valeich, Staff Sergeant; Robert Williams, Airman
VISITATION OF SICK AND HOMEBOUND
If you would like a visit from a priest, please contact the ofMice. Also, please let us know when someone is admitted to the hospital.
MEANING OF ADVENT
In the Catholic Church, Advent is a period of preparaOon, extending over four Sundays, before Christmas. The word Advent comes from the LaOn advenio, "to come to," and refers to the coming of Christ. This refers, first of all, to our celebraOon of Christ's birth at Christmas; but second, to the coming of Christ in our lives through grace and the Sacrament of Holy Communion; and finally, to His Second Coming at the end of Ome.
Our preparaOons, therefore, should have all three comings in mind. We need to prepare our souls to receive Christ worthily.
PRAYER FOR HEALING OF OUR NATION
Almighty God, our Rock and our SalvaOon, we beg you to pour out Your Holy Spirit upon our fractured naOon. Heal the divisions that separate us and remove all obstacles to authenOc unity. May you guide this great country of ours and lead our ciOzens to embrace one another as neighbors and fellow countrymen created in your own image and likeness. Give us a fresh opportunity for renewal and true solidarity for the common good of our homeland. May we return to our true idenOty as a people of faith & charity. Help us to always remain One NaOon, Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and JusOce for all. Amen.
First Sunday of Advent November 27, 2016
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There are no CCD classes on November 27th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. Next Children’s Mass will be December 4th at 11 am. Second year confirmaOon will be acOvely parOcipaOng. AaenOon Youth Group and all Church members: Please see the youth group bulleOn board for all upcoming youth group events. The board is located in the entry way to the hall. For more informaOon on the youth group and upcoming events, please email [email protected].
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
A pastoral council is a consulOve body in the parish that serves to advise the pastor about pastoral issues. You may contact Fr. Abuchi or any of the council members if there is anything you think needs to be addressed in our parish. Here are the members of the OLMC parish council: Beth Nugent Mary Ann Condit Terry O’Connor Frank Lombardo Cassie Liobe Dan Salvatore Patricia Cholasta Phil Sweeney
SANCTUARY LAMP
The Sanctuary Lamp which burns near the Tabernacle in the Church is a reminder of the Lord’s Presence in the Most Holy Eucharist. The candle can burn in memorial of a loved one.
Please contact the office to arrange for Sanctuary Lamp intentions or Mass intentions.
LEGACY GIFTS
Lord reminds us of the abundant blessings that come from a generous heart. “Give and gips will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” When you give your Ome, talent and financial resources to our parish, it strengthens our faith community is so many wonderful ways! Did you know that there are also opportuniOes to make a legacy gip to Our Lady of Mount Carmel that will touch the lives of parishioners for generaOons to come? Please prayerfully consider remembering our parish in your will and estate plans. For more informaOon, call our parish at 973-‐383-‐3566 or contact our diocesan development office at 973-‐777-‐8818, ext 215 for further assistance and to discuss opOons that might work for you. Thank you so much for all you do for Our Lady of Mount Carmel — now and in the future!
CONGRATULATIONS
Bishop Serratelli will be celebraOng Mass on Sunday, November 27th, at 11 am, at which Ome he will be formally installing Fr. Abuchi Nwosu as the fourth resident pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. A light luncheon will follow Mass at the church hall. Being a pastor is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. The responsibility of shepherding souls must be a great weight, though God provides graces to all priests to persevere in their vocaOon. May God conOnue to bless Fr. Abuchi and all parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel!
GIVING TREE
Our annual giving tree has been set up near the altar. If possible, please take an ornament to help the needy. On the back of the ornament is details of what is needed. This is a great opportunity to show God’s love to others. Please return wrapped gips by Sunday, December 18th, with the tags aaached. Thank you for your generosity.
ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING & COVERED DISH
This year our annual tree lighOng and covered dish dinner will be on Saturday, December 3rd immediately aper the 5 pm Mass. Please plan on aaending. For further informaOon, call the office between 9 am and 1 pm. If you can volunteer to bring a dish or help with setup/cleanup, please sign up at the doors of the church.
MOVIE NIGHT
A DVD on Our Lady of Guadalupe will be shown aper the 7 pm Masses on Wednesday, November 30th and December 7th by the Knights of Columbus in preparaOon for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe which is celebrated on December 12th. The DVD is approximately 60 minutes and will be shown in the Community Center. For further informaOon, contact Lester Zaleski at 973-‐383-‐5189.