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

September 28, 2014

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 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., 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: 8:30 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. 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 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 September 27 7:30 a.m. Roberto Samia 5 p.m. Marie Buono Sunday September 28 7 a.m. Arnulfo Daroy 9:15 a.m. Regina Basiak 10:45 a.m. Lena Marcotrigiano 12:15 p.m. James Palma Monday September 29 7 a.m. In Honor of Saint Michael 8 a.m. Michael Ciriello Tuesday September 30 7 a.m. Charles Braun 8 a.m. Margie Paul Melillo Wednesday October 1 7 a.m. Gregory Grant 8 a.m. Guisippa Tamburri Thursday October 2 7 a.m. Mary Fels 8 a.m. John Heller Friday October 3 7 a.m. Gloria Klima 8 a.m. Alan B. Estur and Timy Belleza Saturday October 4 7:30 a.m. Marie Buono 5 p.m. Kathryn Janowski Sunday October 5 7 a.m. Tessie Glendenning 9:15 a.m. Regina Basiak 10:45 a.m. Chedeng Mendoza 12:15 p.m. People of the Parish

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

Joanne Grillo The Bread and Wine offering this week in Loving Memory of

Theresa and Sylvester Barone Church Flowers were donated this week in Loving Memory of

Rae and Frank Landolfi

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, October 19 at 2 p.m. The next Baptismal Instruction Course is Sunday, November 9 at 2 p.m. Please visit our website to read our guidelines for godparents.

Weekly Collection The collection for September 21 was $3,800. Archdiocesan Assessment Collection: $1,430 Assessment Obligation to RCAN: $3,492.

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

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 Church Flowers ($30).

Helping Exceptional People (HEP) On October 4/5 the members of HEP; a fraternal organi-zation of catholic men and women dedicated to assisting the developmentally challenged; will be at the doors of the church asking for your support in helping them to con-tinue their good works. Please be as generous as means permit. Thank you.

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

Lucy Calvanese, Alicia Cardona, Rudolfo Clavecilla, Rosemary De Lanzo, Ana Marie de Vera,

Donald and Shirley Di Benedetto, Joshua Di Costanzo, Richard Dinzes,

Grace Fiore, Joan Gabriele, Connie Garcia, James Hamilton, Edward Keane, Barbara Klena, Lucille,

Eve McKay, Madeline Micael, Lawrence Miller, Hoyt Peavy, Maria A. Penaranda, Evelyn Perry, Vincent Petracco, Isabella Piccininno, Albert Reyes, Jocelyn Reyes, Marie Rispoli, Anne Rotonda, Stephen Sawruk,

Janice Stoyack, Mariana Toledo, Joan Tomol, James Tressito.

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September 27/28 Utility Collection 50/50 Drawing (Sunday, 1:15 p.m.) Tuesday, September 30 Infant of Prague Novena, 7:30 p.m. Choir Practice, 5:30 p.m. (Youth), 8 p.m. (Adult) Saturday, October 4 Animal Blessing, 2 p.m.

The Week Ahead in our Parish

Oliver’s corner

In honor of the kind and gentle saint, St. Francis of Assisi, all crea-tures great and small are invited to be blessed Saturday, October 4

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 answer in many ways. The Archbishops Annual Ap-peal (AAA) is one way God calls and our participation is our answer to Him. The AAA provides the poor with food, shelter and clothing; makes religious education, spiritual guidance and CYO athletics available for the young; en-sures the future leadership of the Church with seminarian education and training; and most importantly, 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 enve-lopes will be located in the church pews and in the back of the church. Thank you.

OLMC Religious Education ~There will be a First Penance Parent Meeting on Wednesday, October 15 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. A complete schedule of classes, meetings, Sacraments, and fundrais-ers is available on our website. ~We celebrate a children’s Mass

every Sunday at 10:45 a.m. All children and parents are encouraged to attend.

Sunday Mass ScheduleSunday Mass ScheduleSunday Mass ScheduleSunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5 p.m.

Sunday: 7 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m.

YANA Our Parish Bereavement Support Group will meet on Wednesday, October 8 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 required. All you need is an open mind and an open heart. Let us try to help you through this time of grief.

Catholic Radio Now on the Air in NJ Relevant Radio, the nation's largest Catholic Radio network, has now brought Catholic broadcasting to the New Jersey-New York-Connecticut area on WNSW - 1430 AM. WNSW brings to the area 24-hour-a-day,

seven-day-a-week coverage of Catholic news, opinions, catechesis and information. Many of its signature shows -- Morning Air, Go Ask Your Father, On Call with Wendy Wiese and The Drew Mariani Show -- are call-in programs that bring to listeners a clear and con-sistent Catholic message to benefit not only Catholic peo-ple, but people of all faiths, helping them to understand the Catholic faith more fully and share it with others. The Archdiocese of Newark has been instrumental in bringing this new source of Catholic information to the area, and we invite everyone to tune in to WNSW-AM 1430 every day for in-formative and entertaining Catholic viewpoints on today's issues of importance, and clear understanding of Catholic teaching and tradition. www.relevantradio.com

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time “Son, go out and work in the vine-yard today.” ~ Matthew 21:28 Christian discipleship is not easy, God never promised it would be. But, what He did promise is that if we put Him first in all things, He will provide all that we need. Through our daily decisions we have the opportunity to generously share our gifts and help those who may not be in position to help themselves.

Word of Life “When God created each of us, He did so with precision and purpose, and He looks on each of us with love that cannot be outdone in intensity or tenderness.” ~2014 Respect Life Program flyer,

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

You Are Not Alone

Due to a scheduling con-flict, there will be NO Confessions on Saturday, October 11

th at 4 p.m.

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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 shar-ing with those less fortunate. We thank you from the bot-tom 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 toi-letries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, etc.) Please check expiration dates before donating food. If the food is out of date, kindly discard.

Meetings1 Adult Handicraft Our handicrafters will be busy and back to work on Mon-day, October 6 at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join! They meet the first Monday of the month. Women’s Auxiliary Meetings are the second Monday of the Month (weather permitting). New members are always wel-come. If you’d like to join, call Linda at (973) 661-0090 or email LKR160@aol.com. Knights of Columbus To join, email Michael at gk6195@njkofc.org or call the rectory. The next meeting is on October 7 at 8 p.m.

24/7 Helpline for Mothers of Children with Special Needs Mom2Mom is a peer-support program for mothers of chil-dren with special needs in New Jersey. Directed by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–University Behavioral HealthCare, the confidential pro-gram’s focus is on caring for the mental and emotional health of mothers of children with special needs of all ag-es. By dialing the Mom2Mom helpline (877-914-MOM2), callers can: talk to other mothers of children with special needs who have been trained as peer counselors who can offer support; gain access to a Resource Database; and get information on Mom2Mom Support Groups in their area. Mothers can also access live chat on the web-site (www.mom2mom.us.com). Spanish-language peer counselors are available.

How to Report Abuse The Archdiocese takes very seriously any and all allega-tions of sexual misconduct by members of the clergy, Re-ligious and lay staff of the Archdiocese. We encourage anyone with knowledge of an act of sexual misconduct to inform us immediately so that we may take appropriate action to protect others and provide support to victims of sexual abuse. Individuals who wish to report an allegation of sexual misconduct may do so by calling the Archdioce-san Office of Child and Youth Protection at (201) 407-3256.

Lumen Center The Sisters of St. Dominic in Caldwell have announced their Fall 2014 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 Re-treats and spiritual programming.

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, Lector, and/or Usher. By taking an active role in the litur-gical life, and service of the Parish, you can have a won-derful experience. Feel free to fill out the form on page 5 and drop it in the collection basket or call the rectory.

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

Adults: Every Tuesday at 8 p.m. Interested? Call Andrew, (347) 678-6702 email: acardona.music@hotmail.com

Feast of St. Therese Please join in the celebration of the feast of St. Therese of the Child Jesus at Holy Face Monastery on Wednesday October 1. There will be all day Eucharistic adora-tion, confessions (2-5), Praying the Ro-sary with St. Therese (4:30), Holy Mass at 7:30 p.m. followed by a procession and distribution of blessed roses. Fellowship, free food, and raffle will follow in Banner Hall. All are welcome! Contact Marty (973) 865-9075 for additional information.

Evangelizing Conference Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology invites you to attend an evangeliz-ing conference on Saturday, October 4 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (8:30 a.m. Mass for those who wish to attend). The conference will be facilitated by Julie V. Burkey, D. Min. Dr. Berkey teaches Catholic Evangelization, New Evangelization and Catechesis, and

Theology of Work. The conference will be held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Center, 1 Passaic St., Ridge-wood. The cost is $10 (payable at the door) which in-cludes a light breakfast. Registration is encouraged. Please call or email Theresa Miller at (973) 761-9575, Theresa.miller@shu.edu to register.

It is not fitting, when one is in God's service,

to have a gloomy face or a chilling look.

~St. Francis of Assisi

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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 � Choir � Other ____________

Catholic High School Expo Attention families of 8th grade students who intend on attend-ing Catholic High School in fall, 2015. The Catholic High School entrance exam (COOP) will be given on Friday, November 7,

2014. Students need to register for the exam in advance by visiting coopexam.org. Additionally, the Archdiocese of Newark is sponsoring Catholic High School Admissions Fairs at the end of September. Full details can be found at catholicschoolsnj.org. You can also find all open house dates for elementary and high schools on the above men-tioned website.

Critical Life Issues Conference On Saturday, October 18 the Diocese of Metuchen will be sponsoring the Annual Critical Life Issues Conference. Expert speakers will address a variety of life issues including: Planned Parenthood and Margaret Sanger’s eugenic legacy, dan-

gerous abortion practices and what happened at the Ker-mit Gosnell trials, crisis pregnancies and the inspiration behind the movie ‘Gimme Shelter’, and how every hu-man being is a masterpiece of God’s creation. The speakers will give practical information as well as thought-provoking testimony of real life experiences. The Conference will also feature exhibits of products and ser-vices which pertain to some of these issues. It will be held at the St. John Neumann Conference Center (146 Meltars Lane, Piscataway) from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The registration fee is $25. The fee includes lunch and handouts. To register please visit diometuchen.org/critical-life or call (731) 562-1990, ext. 1629 or 1543. Seating is limited.