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Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish
37 MASSASOIT ROAD, WORCESTER, MA Parish telephone: 508-753-5001
Parish fax: 508-754-1537 Rectory: 508-304-9988 Parish e-mail - [email protected]
or [email protected] Parish Website: www.mtcarmel.ws
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 at 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. or by appointment.
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.
PARISH REGISTRATION To become a registered member of the parish, please call 508-753-5001 or register on-line at
www.mtcarmel.ws.
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
Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish December 22, 2019
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.
Five Simple Rules to be Happy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Free your heart from hatred Free your mind from worries Live simply Give more Expect less
MASS SCHEDULE FOR CHRISTMAS EVE AND
CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Eve Day – 7:00 am (Regular morning Mass) and 4:00 pm
Christmas Day – 8:00 and 10:00 am
MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE AND NEW YEAR’S DAY – Solemnity of Mary the
Mother of God – a holy day of obligation
New Year’s Eve – 4:00 pm New Year’s Eve Day – 10:00 am
PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO 7:00 AM MASS on Thursday, December 26th and NO 7:00 AM COMMUNION SERVICE on Friday, December 27.
4th Sunday of Advent
"Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus." Today is the last Sunday of the Advent season, and we hear in the Gospel the anticipa-tion of the feast we will celebrate in just one day. Christmas is coming! Jesus is on his way! We have had weeks to prepare for this momentous occa-sion, and now we are on the very verge of its arrival. The children in our midst can hardly contain their excitement as they wait to wake up on Christmas morning. The thrill of this coming moment is meant to remind us of the joy and anticipation we should all feel as we await the coming of Christ. Yes, Christmas is a great feast, but there is more here than a remembrance of the past or a fabulous party in the present. There is a looking-ahead as well. We celebrate as we anticipate. Much as Mary must have waited in wonder during the nine months of her pregnancy, we wait in hopeful expectation as Christians looking forward to being reunited with our Sav-ior. Our future is full of hope. The deflating melancholy that afflicts many people after a holiday runs its course need not be the experience of the Christian waiting for Christ. We are always looking forward to something! There is never a moment when we have no cause for joy. Our lives are lived in a kind of unending advent as we stand in watchful waiting. Let us remember this as we enter into our Christmas Eve gatherings and festivities. As we join with family and friends to share in the good things of this life, may we carry with us the joy of knowing that even better things lie in store for us who welcome the infant Jesus into our hearts and homes. Liturgical Publications, Inc.
Divine Mercy Chaplet: Join us on the last Saturday of Advent, at 3:45 pm, to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet before the 4:00 pm Mass. It was the Lord’s desire that this prayer be made known to all souls as it would be the source of great graces for many, and indeed the entire world. Let us come together to pray for our parish community, our families and our world.
PARISH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS EVE DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY – DECEMBER 24TH AND 25TH. WE WISH YOU
ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS!
The Fourth Sunday of Advent December 22, 2019
A LETTER FROM BISHOP McMANUS
Christmas 2019 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Christmas brings joy to the world and joy to our hearts as we contemplate and celebrate Christ’s birth at Bethlehem. We can readily appreciate Mary’s joy as she gazed on the beauty, mystery and wonder of her newborn Son. It is a joy all mothers experience and one fathers and families share as they welcome and appreciate the gift of new life. Mary’s joy was deepened by the wondrous knowledge that the Child she bore was also God’s Eternal Son who, through her, took on a human nature to be with us and to save us. That presence brought joy to a cold and drafty cave where Mary and Joseph took shelter with animals. Christ’s presence brings joy to us no matter what our circumstances. We marvel not only that God’s Son took on our human na-ture, but that we, through the baptism Jesus instituted, also gain a share in God’s divine life. Jesus is God’s Son by na-ture. Through baptism we become God’s children by adop-tion. And just as God was truly in Mary’s arms in the Infant Jesus, so too, though in a different way, God is with us in our souls through baptism. Our God is not distant, indiffer-ent or detached from our lives. He is with us. He is Emman-uel. The Christmas Season begins with the birth of Christ and ends with the Feast of His baptism. The Season with all its beautiful liturgies, traditions and customs will quickly pass. However, for those who have become God’s adopted sons and daughters through baptism and who remain in His grace, God does not pass from us. We have His presence, strength and peace with us always. Like Mary and Joseph we will face uncertainties, disappointments and unexpected trials, but we do not face them alone. We are aided by a strength greater than our own. May the enduring presence of Christ to you and all the bap-tized extend the joy of Christmas and the blessings of God throughout the New Year and all of life. With every prayerful best wish, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Robert J. McManus Bishop of Worcester
The Nativity of the Lord Take a moment to contemplate the symbols of the season. The crèche tells us the Gospel stories: first from Luke, which details the human birth in a lowly stable and the angels' message to shepherds; and later from Matthew, which describes the arrival of Magi who signify that God's salvation extends to all. The angels stand as heralds of the good news, an emblem for each of us on this solemn feast of our own duty to spread the message that Christ is born and saves us from our sins. The tree stands as a symbol of life, its green branches unfading even in the winter cold, just as God's life remains in us even though our human form should die. The wreath made of evergreens reminds us that God is one, without beginning or end. The candles recall the birth of him who is forever the Light of the world. Today, we celebrate the fact that God came to earth as a beautiful, innocent infant who rejects no one. We re-joice this day in the birth of Christ! And tonight, we re-member that Jesus Christ came into this world quietly, humbly, and gracefully, an example of how we should live our lives
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May the miracle of Christ’s birth bring joy to you and yours this
Blessed Season!
Merry Christmas from
Msgr. Pedone, Deacon Gerry, Deacon Paul and all the staff from our parish
This Week in Our Parish
Tues., Dec. 24–Office Closed Wed., Dec. 25-Merry Christmas! Office Closed Sun., Dec. 29-No Religious Education
Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish December 22, 2019
RED SOX—MAY 1, 2020
Please join us on a trip to Fen-way Park to see the Red Sox play on May 1, 2020. Bus will leave at 5 pm. Cost is $50 per person and that includes ticket to the game and bus transportation. Please call 508-753-5001 to re-serve tickets now. They sell out fast.
Financial Stewardship For the week ending December 15, 2019
Income
Offertory: Week-End $3,850.00 EFT 1,691.80 Mail 777.00 Fuel 437.00 Religious Retirement 132.00 Immaculate Conception 46.00 Maintenance 32.00 Assumption 10.00 Campaign for Human Development 10.00 Total Offertory $6,985.80 Loan Proceeds 439,900.00 Funeral Stipends 1500.00 Donations 695.00 CYC—Youth & Family Programs 503.00 Flowers 275.00 Rental Income 75.00 Candles 64.00 Mass Stipends 25.00 Expense Reimbursement 25.00 Sanctuary Lamp 10.00 Total $450,057.80
Expenses
Salaries & Wages $5,867.54 CYC—Youth & Family Programs 1,217.09 Rectory—Food & Household 1,098.03 Snow Removal and Sanding 700.00 Heating Oil 551.16 Funeral Stipends 420.00 Offertory Envelopes 356.40 Mass Stipends 240.00 Employee Benefits 156.86 Repairs & Maintenance 150.00 Organists 125.00 Mass Coverage 50.00 Total $10,932.08
DISMAS HOUSE
The mission of Dismas House is to reconcile former prisoners to society, and society to former prisoners, through the development of a supportive community.
We parishioners, provide a meal to the residents on the 1st Wednesday of every month. We are seeking volun-teers to join us in this ministry.
We re now preparing the schedule for the next few months.
If interested, please contact Debbie Colletta at 508-868-8959 or at [email protected]. Thank You
Ministry Assignments for Dec. 28-Jan.1 December 28 @ 4:00 pm Lector – Linda Chenevert Ministers – Fran Sena & Irene Astrella December 29 @ 8:00 am Lector—Chris Cook Ministers—Joe Sama & Louise Faiola December 29 @ 10:30 am Lector - Vera Novick Ministers - Debbie & Gerry Woods December 31 @ 4:00 pm Lector-TBD Ministers-Maria Sciannameo January 1 @ 10:00 am Lector-TBD Ministers-Elizabeth Santley Please arrange for a substitute if you cannot fulfill your assignment. Thank you for the good work that you do!
Christmas Giving Trees
Thank You!! Thank You!! Thank You!! Because of your kindness and generosity, many children will have a brighter and happier Christmas this year.
IF YOU STILL HAVE A TAG FROM ONE OF THE GIVING TREES BUT HAVE NOT YET PUR-CHASED A GIFT, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE.
Are you interested?
We have a need for ushers/greeters to greet people as they enter the church, collect the offerings, and pass out bulletins after Mass. Please call the office or see John Oliver at the 4:00 pm Mass on Saturday if you would like to be part of this ministry. Thank You!
The Fourth Sunday of Advent December 22, 2019
Saturday, December 20, 2019—3:00 p.m.—Confessions
Saturday, December 21, 2019—4:00 p.m. The Fenuccio and Guerra Families by Anna Fenuccio Joseph, Katherine and Joe Jr. Riggieri by Dolores Joseph Sr., Joseph Jr. and Steven Dellagala by Dolores Maria, Mary & Patsy Sacco Sr. by Family
Sunday, December 22, 2019—8:00 a.m. Michael DelloStritto (7th Anniversary) by Wife and Children Thomas DiReda by Sacco Family
Sunday, December 22, 2019—10:30 a.m. Lena Quinn and Robert Quinn by Son Emilio Taffuri by Nicolina and Milton Biagio Girardi (First Anniversary) by Family Mary Gabriel (24th Anniversary) by granddaughter, Barbara
Monday, December 23, 2019—7:00 a.m. Albert Gallo Sr. by Family
Tuesday, December 24, 2019—7:00 a.m. Peter and Viola Griffin by Family Salvatore Meringolo (Birthday Remembrance) by Children
Tuesday, December 24, 2019—4:00 p.m. Charles D’Elia Sr. by Family
Wednesday, December 25, 2019—8:00 a.m. Ann Chionchio Porcaro and Deceased of Chionchio and Dell Olio Family
Wednesday, December 25, 2019—10:00 a.m. The People of the Parish
Saturday, December 28, 2019—3:00 p.m.—Confessions
Saturday, December 28, 2019—4:00 p.m. Joseph Tufano (41st Anniversary) by Family Joan Mero, Joyce Mills and Janet Eros by John Mero
Sunday, December 29, 2019– 8:00 a.m. The Sick of the Parish
Sunday, December 29, 2019—10:30 a.m. Nickie Sasso by friend Dolores Riggieri Domenic Mercurio Sr. by Family Nicholas Verdolino, Pepino, Pauline and Thomas Pellegrino by Fran and Santino
Please pray for the sick of our parish: Francis Caf-fone, Susan Stomski, Donna Grasseschi, Lori Blackwell, Carmella Szklarz, Matteo Fiore, Patrick Loconto, Frank “Butch” Rano, Mary O’Connor, Christopher Collazo, 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 Sahagun, Thelma Ortiz, Cynthia Pedone, Roland Dionne, Maxwell Mitchell, Louis Naple, Sue Cozzolino, Carol Iaconi, Anthony DeAngelis, Reverend Charles Armey, Anthony & Paul Locantore, Antoinetta Froio, Kelly Piscillo, Ann Servidio, Eleanor Gallo, Maria Dziczek, Joseph Vancelette, Vinny Tiscione, Adolfo Ortiz Jr., Madelyn Mar-tin, Anthony Paldino, Ann Marie Verdolino, Christina San-tley, Theresa Parretti, Marie Cherry, Emma Taubert, Fran-cis Parretti, Charlene Swalec, James Saez, Christopher Pace and Irene Bastardo. May the Lord give them strength, courage and healing.
THIS WEEK OUR SANCTUARY LAMPS ARE DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF:
Deceased Members of the Tufano Family by Julie Tufano
Mary Gabriel
By Granddaughter Barbara
Robert W. Piltzecker By Wife and Family
The Waters of Baptism
Leonardo Michael Mercadante daughter of
Kristopher and Heather Mercadante
was initiated into our Christian family through the Sacrament of Baptism on
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish congratulates her.
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.
The Fourth Sunday of Advent December 22, 2019
PRAYER BEFORE MASS
Come, Holy Spirit, quiet my heart and my head, as I gather with my family, friends and neighbors to celebrate Mass. Quiet the thoughts and distractions that will keep me from worship. Open my mouth in prayer and song. Open my ears to hear God’s word. Open my eyes to the mystery of the Eucharist. Open my heart to receive Jesus with love. May I go forth strengthened to take the Mass into my life this week.
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
Pray…Pray…Pray...
Volunteer at Notre Dame Long Term Care
The Pastoral Care Department at Notre Dame Long
Term Care is looking for volunteers. We are in need of
those who are already commissioned in their parishes
as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion as well
as people who would help transport our residents in
wheelchairs to Mass. If you feel called to this ministry
please contact Erin Mahadeo at 508-852-5800 x3125
March for Life Registration Information now availa-ble! Plan now to attend the 47th annual March for Life in Washington, DC on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020! For more details and to download registration forms, visit www.worcesterdiocese.org/respect-life or contact the Respect Life Office at 508-929-4311 or email [email protected].
Ministry to the Homebound
Whether you are already an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and have availability to help us with this necessary and rewarding ministry, or would like to become a Minister of Holy Communion, please call Deacon Paul at 508-753-5001. A meeting will be set for a future date for all to attend.
How about making a Cursillo weekend?
Cursillo or “short course in Christianity”, involving laypeo-ple and clergy who deliver organized talks and discussions plus the witness of their own lives, struggles and triumphs in Christ. Weekends are held at the Immaculate Concep-tion Spiritual Renewal Center in Putnam, CT.
2020: Women’s: May 28-30 October 22-25 2020: Men’s: February 6-9 September 10-13
For more information, Elizabeth Santley @ 508-304-8871 or [email protected]. Applications are available in the vestibule if the church.
Mount Carmel Golden Years Club
December 2019 December 24, 2019 No Golden Years Club – MERRY CHRISTMAS! December 31, 2019 New Year’s Party with the Trinity Band Installation of Officers After Lunch Bingo
*Bingo for members only
Notice: If the schools are cancelled or delayed so is the
Golden Years Club.
ALL DONATIONS FOR THE FOOD BANK WOULD BE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED AND APPRECIATED
WINTER WEATHER AND MASS
Winter weather has made an early return. Because of potentially dangerous winter conditions, it may be necessary to cancel Mass. If Worcester schools cancel or delay class because 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.
SAVE THE DATE FESTIVAL DINNER FUNDRAISER
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15th