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BULLETIN MAY 11, 2025

 

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH

47 SOUTH MARKET STREET

MOUNT CARMEL, PENNSYLVANIA  17851

  

FACEBOOK:  Our Lady's

 *:  Catholics Come Home.org

Choir Practices

Adult Choir Practice

Every Wed. 6:30PM

Youth Choir Practice

Every Sunday

10:00 am

Sherry Moroz…..Organist/Choir Director 570-274-0011

email:sherrymoroz@gmail.com

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional

School………….(570) 644-0375   

 

  PASTORIAL STAFF                                                                                  Very Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Karwacki, V.F. M.Ed.,M.Div. Pastor

Dean Northumberland Deanery,

Bishop's Liaison (Moderator) for               Charismatic Renewal

 

SUPPORT STAFF

Joe Fesniak……Office Manager JFesniak@hbgdiocese.org

Katrina Gownley-……Coordinator of Religious Education Phone# 570-205-9575 kjgownley@gmail.com

Kathy Lapotsky...........Part-time Administrative Assistant

KLapotsky@hbgdiocese.org

Tom Horan.......Facilities Manager,       

Eileen Hirsch…….Housekeeper & Cook                                                                                                     OTHER Disabilities Advocate Paul Koutch 570-875-2650

 

OFFICE HOURS MON, TUE & THUR 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM; WED & FRI 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Phone# 570-339-1031

Fourth Sunday of Easter May 11th,  2025     

 
 
 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

Sunday 8:30 AM-  Living and Deceased Mothers of Parish

  

Sunday 11:00 AM-  John and Mary Koronkiewicz From Daughter Rosemarie   

          

Monday 8:00 AM- Mary C. “Sis” Zuech From Henry Zuech             

        

Tuesday 8:00AM-  Sylvia Hynoski From Marian and Jack Shirmer    

 

Wednesday 8:00 AM – Mildred Mushalko From Richard and Patricia Mychak     

 

Thursday 8:00 AM- Robert Rudock From Anthony and Dianne Candelora                                                                         

Friday 8:00 AM –  Forgotten Souls in Purgatory From Bill and Alice Jarzinko     

 

Saturday 8:00 AM –  Edward Skocik From Cindy Bartol and Family    

                         

Saturday 4:00 PM-  Hazel and Henry Rooney From Sons and Families             

 

Sunday 8:30 AM- 40 Wedding Anniversary Diane and Bruce Graff

 

Sunday 11:00 AM- People of Parish

THIS WEEKS ACTIVITIES

 

Saturday, May 10th – Parish Yard Sale 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  Parish Grounds

 

Thursday, May 15th There will be a Charismatic Prayer Meeting starting at 6:30 PM in the Church.  All are Welcome to Attend this Meeting!!

 

NO CCD this Week

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The Next Food Pantry is Tue, May 20th from 100 PM – 3:00 PM

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LOCAL Events

 

 

 

 

Our Lady’s Yard Sale is Saturday May 10th from   8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Lady’s Lottery Calendar for June 2025 is now available in the back of the Church/Parish Office.  $5.00 each.  Please Support this Fundraiser! 

Contributions

 

Mass 5/3/25 & 5/4/25

  • Adult Weekly……………..$2,868.50
  • Loose………………………..$315.00
  • Monthly……………...….,.....$848.50
  • Steeple……………..................$12.00
  • Ascension Thursday.........……$5.00
  • Palm Sunday.............................$5.00
  • Easter…………………..….…$70.00
  • Catholic Education……….....$10.00
  • Catholic Home Missions…….$20.00

 

Mail & Lock-Box 4/28/25 –  5/4/25

  • Adult Weekly……..…........$1,124.00
  • Monthly………….....….........$202.50
  • Steeple………………..………..$7.50
  • Easter……………………..….$30.00
  • Holy Thursday…………..……$5.00
  • Palm Sunday…………….....…$5.00
  • ASH Wednesday…………...…$5.00
  • Holy Land……..………........…$5.00
  • Ascension Thursday………...$15.00

 

Misc. Deposit Week Ending 4/27/25  

  • Donations………...……...….$600.00
  • Memorials…………..............$130.00
  • Candles………………………$20.00
  • Rent…………………...…….$875.00

The next Diocesan Collection is in May for the Catholic Home Missions.

 

 

Flowers at BVM

 

FOR Helen Hynoski and Marie Kenenitz

FROM Wally, Christine and Roman

 

Altar Flowers

 

FOR Mary Fesniak

FROM Son Joe

 

Candles at BVM

 

FOR Special Intention

 

FOR Marion Schu

FROM Sandy, Tom and Kriza

 

 

FOR Millie Mushalko

FROM John and Dianne Darrah

 

FOR Marie Darrah

FROM John and Dianne Darrah

 

FOR Sylvia Hynoski

FROM John and Dianne Darrah

 

FOR Anna Rogutski

FROM John and Dianne Darrah

 

FOR Shari Garman

FROM John and Dianne Darrah

 

FOR Dorothy Milewski

FROM John and Dianne Darrah

 

Mother’s Day Memorials

 

FOR Mrs. Laura Kline  

FROM Daughter Patsy

 

FOR Mrs. Katherine Kline

FROM Grandchildren

 

FOR Elsie Clewes

FROM Grandchildren

 

FOR Janet Persing

FROM Daughters

 

FOR Debbie Gownley

FROM Husband Ted

 

FOR Debbie Gownley

FROM Children

 

 

FOR Mary Lawrence

FROM Mary Benfield

 

FOR Anna Tomkowiak

FROM Anna Marie Thomas

 

FOR Agnes Prosnick

FROM Anna Marie Thomas

 

FOR Helen Bernas

FROM Anna Marie Thomas

 

FOR Dorothy Kleman

FROM The Families of Dorothy Ditchey, Florence Kelly, Mary Jo Zamboni and Joseph Kleman

 

FOR Alice Zamboni

FROM Mary Jo, Kara and Leah Zamboni

 

FOR Millie “Callahan” Mushalko

FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine

 

FOR Mary “McDonald” Devine

FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine

 

FOR Mothers, Grandmothers and Grandmothers

FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine

 

Memorials

 

FOR Anthony Grayeski

FROM Cathy and Ron Wysochansky

 

FOR Karen Alekseyko

FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine

 

FOR Anthony Grayeski

FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine

 

FOR Stella Callahan (Birthday)

FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine

 

FOR Jewel “Devine” Valencik (Birthday)

FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine

 

FOR Anthony Grayeski, Jr.

FROM Don and Sharon Betz

 

FOR Tony Lawrence

FROM Mary Benfield

 

 

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MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Evening - 4:00 P.M.

Sunday Morning - 8:30 & 11:00 A.M.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday thru Saturday - 8:00 A.M.

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE

Vigil - 6:30 P.M.

Holy Day Masses - 8:00 A.M. & 7:00 P.M.

 

BRINGING THE BREAD AND THE WINE TO THE ALTAR

If you have a scheduled Mass for a loved one and you wish to bring up the bread, wine and collection, YOU MUST SPEAK TO THE USHERS BEFORE MASS.

 

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Infant Baptism is celebrated the first and last Sunday of each month.  Parents are required to participate in a preparation    process for Baptism.  Church law dictates specific guidelines. Please call the parish office for specific information and to arrange an appointment to begin the process. 

 

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

Please call the parish office anytime to request the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.  Msgr. Karwacki and our Eucharistic Minister's take Holy

Communion each month on First Friday.  Please call if you or a family member desires to be added to the monthly Communion list.

 

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

In order to facilitate marriage preparation, Diocesan policy requires that preparation begins 9 to 12 months prior to the date of the intended wedding. Please be sure to check with Church prior to making all other wedding plans. Upon initial contact with the parish you will be assigned a mentor couple who will work with you in preparation for marriage.

 

RECONCILIATION

Monday thru Saturday 7:30 AM to 8:00AM

Saturday 3:00-3:50PM.

 

NEWCOMERS

Welcome! Register at the Parish Office.

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St. Pauline Shrine

Friday 10:00 – 4:00 PM Adoration, Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 PM

Mass at the Shrine on First Fridays on the Month at 10:00 AM. 

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You can return your OLD Palms from last year in the container in the back of the church.  They will be burned and used as Ashes for Next Year’s ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES/SERVICES. 

 

 

 

Prayer by Monsignor Francis Karwacki for the Convocation of Cardinals to elect a new Pope upon the death of Pope Francis.

 Lord Jesus send your Holy Spirit in a special way upon the Cardinals in the convocation to elect a new Pope. Pour out the Holy Spirit upon them as you did on your apostles at that first Pentecost so that they may be totally open to the Holy Will of the Father so that this new Pope may be filled with the Holy Spirit and open to all the charisms given to him. Amen.

 

 

First Holy Communion at Our Lady’s

Sunday, May 18th at 11:00 AM Mass

 

The Following Children will be receiving their First Holy Communion:

 

Rowlyn Black

Eli Politza

Blakely Glowatski

Madison Karycki

Erin Yadlosky

Olivia Yeager

Cruz Sebastian

Piper Yuskoski

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Cash Summary Month of March 2025

 

Operating Income

Operating Expenses

 

$38,921.75

$44,321.25

Net Operating Balance

 

($5,399.50)

Non-Operating Income

(Donations, Memorials)

 

$4,238.94

Non-Operating Expenses

 

0

Ending Cash Balance

 

($1,160.56)

 

 

 

BULLETIN MAY 4, 2025

 

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH

47 SOUTH MARKET STREET

MOUNT CARMEL, PENNSYLVANIA  17851

  

 

 

FACEBOOK:  Our Lady's

 *:  Catholics Come Home.org

Choir Practices

Adult Choir Practice

Every Wed. 6:30PM

Youth Choir Practice

Every Sunday

10:00 am

Sherry Moroz…..Organist/Choir Director 570-274-0011

email:sherrymoroz@gmail.com

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional

School………….(570) 644-0375   

 

  PASTORIAL STAFF                                                                                  Very Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Karwacki, V.F. M.Ed.,M.Div. Pastor

Dean Northumberland Deanery,

Bishop's Liaison (Moderator) for               Charismatic Renewal

 

SUPPORT STAFF

Joe Fesniak……Office Manager JFesniak@hbgdiocese.org

Katrina Gownley-……Coordinator of Religious Education Phone# 570-205-9575 kjgownley@gmail.com

Kathy Lapotsky...........Part-time Administrative Assistant

KLapotsky@hbgdiocese.org

Tom Horan.......Facilities Manager,  C.J.       

Eileen Hirsch…….Housekeeper & Cook                                                                                                     OTHER Disabilities Advocate Paul Koutch 570-875-2650

 

OFFICE HOURS MON, TUE & THUR 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM; WED & FRI 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Phone# 570-339-1031

Third Sunday of Easter May 4th,  2025     

 
 
 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

Sunday 8:30 AM-  People of Parish

  

Sunday 11:00 AM- Marion Schu From Sandy, Tom and Kriza Rusnak  

          

Monday 8:00 AM- Harry and Betty Beierschmitt From Ann and Tim Pervis                      

Tuesday 8:00AM-  Nancy Brennan From Ann and Tim Pervis    

 

Wednesday 8:00 AM – Albert Mann From Wife and Children    

 

Thursday 8:00 AM- John Habowski From Eddie, Jimmy and Danny Lawler                                                                                                  

Friday 8:00 AM –  John Kobilis From Tony and Dianne Candelora    

 

Saturday 8:00 AM –  Carol Schu From Cindy Bartol and Family    

                         

Saturday 4:00 PM-  Hazel and Henry Rooney From Sons and Families             

 

Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish

 

Sunday 11:00 AM- John and Mary Koronkiewicz From Daughter Rosemarie  

 

THIS WEEKS ACTIVITIES

Sunday, May 4th – There will be CCD for Grades 6 thru 8 starting at 5:45 in the Parish School Building.

 

Monday, May 5th There will be CCD for Grades 1 thru 5 starting at 5:45 PM in the Parish School Building.

 

Thursday, May 8th There will be a Charismatic Prayer Meeting starting at 6:30 PM in the Church.  All are Welcome to Attend this Meeting!!

 

*******************************The Vocation Cross will be at the home of Jo Graff     

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The Next Food Pantry is Tue, May 6th from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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LOCAL Events

 

Our Lady’s Mother’s Day Dine-In Breakfast CANCELLED

 

 

Mount Carmel Lion’s Club

Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner with Salad and Dessert.   Sunday May 4th from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM.  Atlas Legion

Adults $10.00

Take-out ONLY.  Containers will be provided.  DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN

 

 

 

Our Lady’s Yard Sale is Postponed until Saturday May 10th from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM due to rain forecasted this weekend

 

 

 

 

Our Lady’s Lottery Calendar for June 2025 is now available in the back of the Church/Parish Office.  $5.00 each.  Please Support this Fundraiser! 

 

Contributions

 

Mass 4/26/25 & 4/27/25

  • Adult Weekly……………..$3,205.00
  • Loose………………………..$246.00
  • Monthly……………...…...,.....$26.00
  • Steeple……………................$147.00
  • Holy Thursday…..........…..…$11.00
  • Palm Sunday.............................$7.00
  • Easter…………………….…$145.00
  • Catholic Communications..…..$5.00
  • Catholic Home Missions..….$294.00
  • Holy Land……………..….….$16.00
  • Pentecost………………………$5.00

 

Mail & Lock-Box 4/21/25 – 4/27/25

  • Adult Weekly……..…...........$747.00
  • Monthly………….....…......….$20.00
  • Easter……………………….$411.00
  • Holy Thursday…………..……$5.00
  • Palm Sunday…………….....…$5.00
  • Holy Land……..………........…$5.00
  • Catholic Home Missions….…$40.00

 

Misc. Deposit Week Ending 4/27/25  

  • Donations………...…..….$10,250.00
  • Memorials…………..............$155.00
  • Candles………………………$20.00

The next Diocesan Collection is in May for the Catholic Home Missions.

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Flowers at BVM

 

FOR John Lovrich

FROM Wally, Christine and Roman

 

Memorials

 

FOR Maura Mengel   

FROM John Lawler

 

FOR Antoinette “Toni” Sommers

FROM Don and Sharon Betz

 

FOR Anthony “Tony” Grayeski, Jr.

FROM Wally, Christine and Roman

 

FOR Anthony Grayeski

FROM Bob and Kathy Ditchey

 

FOR Anthony Grayeski, Jr.

FROM Ray and Mary Ann Bartosic

FOR Kortni Ann Kenenitz

FROM Daddy (Edward Kenenitz)

 

FOR Ryan Kornacki

FROM Janet Yuskoski

 

FOR Mike Fantanarosa

FROM Janet Yuskoski

 

FOR Anthony Grayeski

FROM Sherry Moraskie Varano

 

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MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Evening - 4:00 P.M.

Sunday Morning - 8:30 & 11:00 A.M.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday thru Saturday - 8:00 A.M.

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE

Vigil - 6:30 P.M.

Holy Day Masses - 8:00 A.M. & 7:00 P.M.

 

BRINGING THE BREAD AND THE WINE TO THE ALTAR

If you have a scheduled Mass for a loved one and you wish to bring up the bread, wine and collection, YOU MUST SPEAK TO THE USHERS BEFORE MASS.

 

 

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Infant Baptism is celebrated the first and last Sunday of each month.  Parents are required to participate in a preparation    process for Baptism.  Church law dictates specific guidelines. Please call the parish office for specific information and to arrange an appointment to begin the process. 

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

Please call the parish office anytime to request the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.  Msgr. Karwacki and our Eucharistic Minister's take Holy

Communion each month on First Friday.  Please call if you or a family member desires to be added to the monthly Communion list.

 

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

In order to facilitate marriage preparation, Diocesan policy requires that preparation begins 9 to 12 months prior to the date of the intended wedding. Please be sure to check with Church prior to making all other wedding plans. Upon initial contact with the parish you will be assigned a mentor couple who will work with you in preparation for marriage.

 

RECONCILIATION

Monday thru Saturday 7:30 AM to 8:00AM

Saturday 3:00-3:50PM.

 

NEWCOMERS

Welcome! Register at the Parish Office.

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St. Pauline Shrine

Friday 10:00 – 4:00 PM Adoration, Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 PM

Mass at the Shrine on First Fridays on the Month at 10:00 AM. 

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You can return your OLD Palms from last year in the container in the back of the church.  They will be burned and used as Ashes for Next Year’s ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES/SERVICES. 

 

 

Thank You SO MUCH to the volunteers who used their talents to make our Church look BEAUTIFUL this Easter. 

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One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babies

Fri May 9th, Sat May 10th and Sun May 11th

Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court of Victory and the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization. Forms are available on the table in the back of the Church.  Please complete the form and commit to saying a number of rosaries.  Return the forms in the collection basket. 

 

 

 

Prayer for Vocations

 

O God, Father of all Mercies, Provider of a bountiful Harvest, send Your Grace upon those You have called to gather the fruits of Your labor.  Preserve and strengthen them in their lifelong service to You.  Open the hearts of Your people that they may discern Your Holy Will; inspire in them a love and desire to surrender themselves to serving others in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ.  Teach all Your faithful to follow their respective paths in life guided by Your Divine Word and Truth.  Through the intercession of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, all the Angels and Saints, humbly hear our prayers and grant Your Church’s needs, through Christ our Lord.  Amen 

 

 

 

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GOOD NEWS: CDC LIFTS ALL COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

 

(WE WELCOME ALL HOME WITH OPEN ARMS AND UNDERSTAND THE THE FEARS YOU HAD! Fr Frank)
Bishop Gainer’s started calling ALL back to Sunday Mass who can come starting Aug. 15, 2021 Bishop Gainer stated “The obligation of attending Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days began Sunday, August 15, 2021, “Now, with the impact of the pandemic considerably reduced, it is possible for the faithful to assemble again..”
“The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days arises from our Baptism which compels us to unite ourselves with Christ at the altar in His saving Sacrifice of the Cross (Code of Canon Law, canon 1247). “Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and to his Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2182).” The obligation expresses the Christian way to observe the Third Commandment, to keep holy the Lord’s Day (Deuteronomy 5:12; Exodus 31:15; Catechism of the Catholic Church, nos. 2180-2181).As is always the case, this obligation does not apply to those who are seriously ill, who have a serious health risk, such as those receiving therapies that suppress immunity, as well as those who have serious anxiety because of large groups. Likewise, the obligation does not apply to those who care for loved ones who cannot attend Mass in person (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2181).”

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Victim Assistance — United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Kelly Gollick Victim Assistance Coordinator Youth Protectio 1-800-626-1608 reportabuse@hbgdiocese.org Michelle Shae, Safe Environment Director, with your designated local administrator for VIRTUS Empowering God’s Children by 8/31/22. Michelle can be reached at MShae@HBGDIOCESE.ORG We Pledge . . .

 

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BISHOP GAINER LIFTS DISPENSATION. ON AUG. 15, 2021 Obligation to Attend Mass is restored and ALL CATHOLICS WHO CAN ARE CALLED BACK TO ATTEND MASS. Fr. Frank

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 OUR SACRED HEART OF JESUS  ALTAR  &  The  BVM   & ST. JOSEPH ALTAR

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The Faith Alive! This new video series from the Diocese of Harrisburg explores and explains the basics of the Catholic Faith through short videos. Throughout this year, we’ll be joined by special guests, including Bishop Gainer, to explore topics related to what we believe as Catholics, various Church teachings, and ways to grow in the Faith. Look for a new video every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the Diocesan YouTube channel, www.YouTube.com/hbgdiocese. Facebook Q&A with Bishop Gainer (announcement can be used with FB_Q&A_Bishop_Gainer.jpg image) Tune in to the Diocese of Harrisburg’s Facebook page at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month, beginning March 1, for Facebook Q&A with Bishop Gainer. Every month, we’ll sit down with the Bishop to answer your questions. Have a question? Please email it to communications@hbgdiocese.org >>

On Feb. 8th. I received my 2nd. Covid-19 vaccination at the Mt. Carmel Sr. Living Center. I am grateful to God and the Administrator for including me because I am among the on-call clergy for the Center and when Masses can resume there I am looking forward to celebrating Mass there for all the wonderful residents. Fr Frank Karwacki Pandemic Covid-19 Holy Spirit Prayer Come Holy Spirit in great power to free us from the scourge of the Covid-19 Virus which is plaguing so many on the face of the earth. O’ Holy Spirit you manifested yourself as a mighty wind and flames of fire on the day of Pentecost. Come again with a mighty healing wind to cast out the Covid-19 Virus from the air we breathe and send forth your healing fire to alter the gene or genes within the Covid-19 virus to render it harmless. Come Holy Spirit to renew us with your gifts of peace and strength. Yes, come Holy Spirit and renew the face of the earth with your gift of healing. Amen. Composed by Fr. Frank Karwacki

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 MISSION STATEMENT OF OUR LADY OF        MOUNT CARMEL PARISH

We, the people of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish of the Diocese of Harrisburg are called through our Baptism and Confirmation to celebrate the presence of Christ in Word and Sacrament and sent by Christ to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. In the spirit of faith, service, and community, we strive to bring people closer together and closer to God. This we accomplish by our surrendering to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and in the power of His Holy Spirit. We invite everyone to serve the needs of our parishioners and the broader community. We strive to be faithful stewards accountable to God by our prayer and worship, praying for healing and sharing our time, talents, treasure and by reaching out to the poor and needy.

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<<OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL, Mt. CARMEL CCD: PARENTS PLEASE GET YOUR CHILD'S REGISTRATION IN ASAP. DROP IT THE LOCK BOX AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE RECTORY OR SEND BY MAIL. You can pick up the forms at the front door of the rectory at any time . CCD STARTS SEPT 20 & 21. YOU MUST SIGN THE WAIVER FORM. (IN CLASS WILL USES ALL COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: Temps will be taken, social, distancing, masks , hand sanitizer etc.) THOSE GOING ON LINE MUST FILL OUT A REGISTRATION FORM. SEE CALENDARS, ONLINE INSTRUCTION SHEETS ETC. YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU CHILD IS GOIUNG ON LINE. Fr. Frank Karwacki & Mrs. Katrina Gownley CRE ATTENTION PARENTS :PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR CCD CHILD HAS ACCESS FOR ONLINE SCHOOLING computer or Ipad & IF NECESSARY. YES___________ NO__________________ Name of Child________________ Address______________________

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COME TO OUR PARISH AND EXPERIENCE OUR AMAZING CHOIR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF OUR CHOIR DIRECTOR AND ORGANIST SHERRY MOROZ AS WELL AS MANY OF THE LIFT YOUR SPIRITS GROUP WHO ARE MEMBERS OF OUR CHOIR.  FR FRANK KARWACKI PASTOR

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April 11& 12, 2015 Fr. Frank Karwacki & Deacon McCarthy help distribute orange ribbons to remind people to pray for those persecuted by ISIS and other terrorist groups!

WE ARE A WELCOMING COMMUNITY OF FAITH.

Fr. Frank blessing a skunk at a Pet blessing. Fr. Frank wil be blessing  Pets on Sun. Oct. 2, 2016  

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cOME JOIN US IN WORSHIP

 

PRAY FOR RELATIVES AND FRIENDS WHO DO NOT ATTEND MASS FOR THEIR SUNDAY OBLIGATION NOR FOR HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE CAPABLE OF DOING SO:

Lord Jesus, I realize that of all the duties you have entrusted to me, that my duty to pray for the salvation of the souls of my loved ones, family members and friends, is in Your eyes a very high priority. You call us to pray for one another’s salvation and so I pray for the souls of ____________________

_____________________________who are not coming to church on a regular basis even though they are able to do so. Lord Jesus touch and protect them with the power of your love and grace. Send Your Holy Spirit upon them and help them to hear You

calling them closer to You. Dear Lord help me with Your grace to draw closer to You and to share the gift of my faith with them according to Your holy will. Amen     Composed by Fr. Frank Karwacki

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AS YOU SAID      by Sr. Margaret Kob OCD

Ask, you said. Ask, and you shall receive.            Ask the Father in my name, you said. Thus far you have asked for nothing in my name.  Ask the Father to send laborers,  you said, for the fields are white for the harvest .                            If I have the the Bread of Heaven to offer you and you do not ask for it, it must be that you are not hungry. If I have Living Water to offer you and you are not clamoring for it,  it must be that you are not thirsty.                            If the sirens blast and the children are falling, falling, and you are not pounding on my door for their rescue, it must be that you have no heart.  If my shepherds grow cold and my sheep rush in their droves  to the Horror, and you are not screaming before my tent for their saving, it must be that you have no Fire.  O my people, ask --- ask in my name! Ask, and you shall receive!                                                  Mt 9:38 Jn 14:13; 15:1, 16; 16:24

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Sr. Margaret Kob OCD, a Carmelite Nun who is retired and living in Danville with the other retired Nuns from the Monastery in Elysburg is 92 and going blind  and has kept a handwritten prayer journal entitled “Sparkles on the Gihon”  and it is  filled with poetry, prose, and reflections on Sacred Scripture from the Old & New Testaments.. Use this link to access the webpage:    https://sparklesonthegihon.wordpress.com

 

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  Jesus under the weight of His Cross. We unite our sorrow of not being able to gather   for public Masses, ceremonies & devotions with the suffering of Jesus during this Lent.

We pray the Lord will banish the Covid-19 Virus & we look forward to returning to worship in our church again. Fr. Frank

Exiled from Places of Worship by a Virus

 By Fr. Frank Karwacki, Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel

 In the Book of Daniel we find Azariah walking in the midst of the fire in the furnace unharmed and praying this lament, “We have in our day…no holocaust, sacrifice, oblation or incense, no place to offer first fruits, to find favor with You. But with contrite hearts and humble spirit let us be received; as though it were holocausts of rams and bullocks or thousands of fat lambs.”(NAB translation) It is believed by many Bibles scholars that the Book of Daniel was written during the persecution of Jews by King Antiochus IV in the second century B.C.to encourage the Jews, with stories of Jews exiled to Babylon in the 6th century B.C., who had experienced the destruction of their place of worship, the temple in Jerusalem. And so, Azariah prays, “We have no place to offer first fruits”. The first fruits of the harvest was taken to the temple to offer to the Lord.

  With so many churches, chapels and places of worship closed because of the Covid-19 virus, we pastors and faithful members while fully respecting the government’s advice and laws for our protection feel some sense of that lament of Azariah. We too can pray that lament to the Lord, ‘We have in our day no place to worship”. We realize that we, the people, are the church, the mystical Body of Christ yet there is a special presence of the Lord Jesus and in the Eucharist when we gather in Hs name

Churches have always been a place of refuge, a haven of peace and holy ground. Our churches are filled with so many memories of the significant events in our lives. We remember the joyous occasions of baptisms and weddings and the sad occasions of funerals celebrated with love and faith.

   Hopefully our experience of yearning to return to our places of worship will deepen our appreciation of our places of worship as we look forward to the day when the doors will be unlocked as we enter to gather together to worship, our Lord and He will be waiting there for us as we gather

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Jesus under the weight of His Cross. We unite our sorrow of not being able to gather   for public Masses, ceremonies & devotions with the suffering of Jesus during this Lent.

We pray the Lord will banish the Covid-19 Virus & we look forward to returning to worship in our church again. Fr. Frank

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