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BULLETIN JUNE 15, 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,  CSS    

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

Holy Trinity Sunday June 15th,  2025     

 
 
 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM- Mrs. Mary Ruths and Dolores From Miss Mary Ruths  

 

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

  

Sunday 11:00 AM- Paul and Anna Waskiewicz also Olympia and Adam Fantini From Donna and Leonard Shuder, Jr. 

          

Monday 8:00 AM- John Habowski From Danielle and Dakota Olson and Sons               

        

Tuesday 8:00AM-  Sullivan and Martin Families From Loretta, Jennifer and Bill    

 

Wednesday 8:00 AM – Anthony Berkelback From Jamie Berkelback       

 

Thursday 8:00 AM- Estelle B. Veach From Harry and Marsha Morgan

                  

Friday 8:00 AM –  Carol and Allen Mekosh From Tom and Mary Anna Hynoski   

 

Saturday 8:00 AM –  Anne Kane From John and Cheri Brennan     

                         

Saturday 4:00 PM-  Robert and Marguerite Brezinski From Sue Kenenitz    

         

Sunday 8:30 AM- Debbie Gownley From Centralia American Legion Auxiliary Unit 608

 

Sunday 11:00 AM- People of Parish  

 

THIS WEEKS ACTIVITIES

 

Thursday, June 19th  A Charismatic Mass with Prayers will be Celebrated in the Church starting at 6:30 PM.  NO PRAYER MEETING THAT EVENING.  ALL are Welcome to attend!!    

 

*******************************The Vocation Cross will be at the home of Jack and Jean O’Brien        

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The Next Food Pantry is Tue, June 17th  From 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

 

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The Next Mt. Carmel Township Food Pantry will be held June 20th from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM  located near the Police station in Atlas

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LOCAL Events

 

 

Our Lady’s Basket Raffle

 

It is that time of the year to plan for our Annual Basket Raffle, this parish’s major fundraiser since we do not have a parish festival.  Please consider donating a Basket valued at $50.00, new items to be used to assemble a Basket, Monetary donation, or Gift Cards.  These items can be dropped off at the parish Office during normal business hours.  If you have items or a Basket to donate, but are unable to drop them off, please notify Elaine at 570-339-1877 and someone will pick them up, Please help to make this Raffle a BIG success!  Thank You!

 

MOTHER CABRINI CHURCH

SUMMER FOOD SALE & BASKET RAFFLE

 

Mother Cabrini’s Annual Summer Picnic Food Sale will be held on Saturday,

June 21ST from 11AM to 5PM. Take-outs and seating will be available under a tent behind the church. Pierogi, pigeons, haluski, potato cakes and hamburgers.

Basket Raffle will be held on Saturday, June 21st and also Saturday, June 28th from 10AM to 2PM. Added days and hours for Raffle: 

June 25, 26, & 27 – 5 to 7PM

 

 

 

Our Lady’s Parish

Chicken and Waffles Dinner

 

June 15th from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Take-out Only)

$10.00/dinner. Included Chicken and Waffles, Mashed Potatoes and Corn.  Tickets will be available for sale starting June 2nd in the Parish Office. 

 

 

Contributions

 

Mass 6/7/25 & 6/8/25

  • Adult Weekly……………..$3,088.00
  • Loose………………………..$200.00
  • Monthly………...…..........,.....$90.00
  • Steeple……………..................$21.00
  • Catholic Communications......$15.00
  • Ascension Thursday…..….…$25.00
  • Pentecost…….………...…....$749.00

 

Mail & Lock-Box 6/2/25 –  6/8/25

  • Adult Weekly……..……....$1,583.00
  • Monthly………….....….........$160.00
  • Steeple………………..…..…..$20.00
  • Ascension Thursday ..…....…$10.00
  • Pentecost………………….….$15.00

 

  Ascension Masses 5/28/25 & 5/29/25

  • Adult Weekly……………….$183.00
  • Loose…………………...…...$255.00
  • Monthly……………………...$30.00
  • Easter…………………….…..$20.00
  • Ascension Thursday…….…$547.00
  • Catholic Education………….$20.00
  • Retired Religious…………….$25.00

 

Misc. Deposit Week Ending 6/8/25  

  • Donations……….…..............$320.00
  • Memorials …..………...……$205.00
  • Candles….………….…....….$40.00

The next Diocesan Collection is in May for the Pentecost and Catholic Communications Campaign.

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Candles 

 

FOR Mike Strike

FROM Wife Midge and Daughter Diane

 

FOR Frank Hynoski (Father’s Day Memorial)

FROM John and Dianne Darrah

 

FOR Harry Darrah (Father’s Day Memorial)

FROM John and Dianne Darrah

 

FOR Hynoski Brothers (Father’s Day Memorial)

FROM John and Dianne Darrah

FOR Walter Hynoski Sr. (Father’s Day Memorial)

FROM Wally, Christine and Roman

 

FOR Roman Keninitz, Sr. (Father’s Day Memorial)

FROM Roman and Christine

 

 

 

In Special Memory of:

HOWARD ‘BILL’ AYRES

Who Passed Away 45 years ago on Father’s Day June 15, 1980

 

FROM Your Loving Daughter Mary Virginia and Dennis

 

In Loving Memory of Michael Molesevich on Father’s Day

 

FROM Dennis and Mary

 

 

Memorials

 

FOR John Lawrence

FROM Mary Benfield     

 

FOR Kenenitz Family (Genevieve, Roman Sr., Roman Jr., Kortni Ann)

FROM Edward and Kitty Kenenitz

FOR Stephen Lovrich and Stanley Hynoski (Father’s Day Memorial)

FROM Wally, Christine and Roman

 

FOR Albert “Junie” Hixson (Birthday Memorial)

FROM Wally, Christine and Roman

 

FOR Nick Gard

FROM Dennis and Mary Molesevich

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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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The deadline to DROP OFF used Palms in the back on the Church is Sunday June 29th

THANK YOU

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OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2025-2026

 

A reminder that we are currently accepting registration applications for Pre-K through 12th grade.  Many of our classrooms have only a few seats left, so if you are interested in attending for the fall of 2025, please contact us as soon as possible. OLOL welcomes the opportunity to speak to parents and prospective students and provide a tour of the facilities. See the difference a Lourdes education can make for your child.  Please get in touch with Mrs. Jessica Trell, Admissions & Enrollment Director at (570) 644-0375 x 215 or email jessica.trell@lourdesregional.org as soon as possible. Scholarships and financial aid available.

 

 

Attention: All Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers, and Lectors:

 

 When you come to Mass please stop by the sacristy and see if we need you to serve

even if you arrive 5 minutes before Mass starts. Thank you for your help in this matter.

Msgr. Frank 

 

Parents of First Communion and Confirmation Students:

 

I will be calling the students to the altar during the Mass to give them their Certificates.  When you come to Mass let me know if your son or daughter is present so I can call them up.  Msgr. Frank

 

We are recruiting NEW ALTAR SERVERS.  If your son or daughter would like to become an Altar Server, I will be providing training immediately following the 11:00 AM Mass, provided there is not a Baptism scheduled.  Please just come to me with your child and I will do the instructions with you present.  The instructions are about 30 – 40 minutes.  Msgr. Frank 

 

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Attention

 

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas next Meeting will take place on June 29th at 3:00 PM in the Parish Hall.

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Bulletin June 8, 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,  SM    

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

Pentecost Sunday of Easter June 8th,  2025     

 
 
 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM- Leo E. Bradley Jr., From Michael Bradley  

 

Sunday 8:30 AM- 50th Wedding Anniversary Ron and Kathy Wysochansky

  

Sunday 11:00 AM- Victoria and Frank Woznicki and Family From Virginia Woznicki       

          

Monday 8:00 AM- People of Parish               

        

Tuesday 8:00AM-  Patricia Price From Mike and Sue Fletcher    

 

Wednesday 8:00 AM – Millie Mushalko From Annie, Julia Ambrose      

 

Thursday 8:00 AM- Albert Mann From Wife and Children  

                   

Friday 8:00 AM –  Vincent P and Dylan Leskusky From Barb and Mary Anne      

 

Saturday 8:00 AM –  Millie Mushalko From Trina and John Leshinski     

                         

Saturday 4:00 PM-  Mrs. Mary Ruths and Dolores From Miss Mary Ruths    

         

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

Sunday 11:00 AM-  Paul and Anna Waskiewicz also Olympia and Adam Fantini From Donna and Leonard Shuder, Jr.  

 

THIS WEEKS ACTIVITIES

 

Monday, June 9th Msgr. Frank will be Celebrating Mass at Serenity Gardens starting at 2:00 PM

 

Thursday, June 12th Msgr. Frank will be Celebrating the Mass at Mt. Carmel Nursing Home starting at 2:00 PM

 

Thursday, June 12th There will be a Charismatic Prayer Meeting in the Church starting at 6:30 PM.  All are welcome to attend!   

 

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

*******************************

The Next Food Pantry is Tue, June 17th  From 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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LOCAL Events

 

Holy Angels Parish

Meatloaf Dinner

June 8th 10:30AM – Noon

Drive up Activity Center (Take-out)

$10.00/dinner

Includes: Meatloaf, Mac & Cheese, Stewed Tomatoes, Veggie and Dessert

 

 

 

Our Lady’s Basket Raffle

 

It is that time of the year to plan for our Annual Basket Raffle, this parish’s major fundraiser since we do not have a parish festival.  Please consider donating a Basket valued at $50.00, new items to be used to assemble a Basket, Monetary donation, or Gift Cards.  These items can be dropped off at the parish Office during normal business hours.  If you have items or a Basket to donate, but are unable to drop them off, please notify Elaine at 570-339-1877 and someone will pick them up, Please help to make this Raffle a BIG success!  Thank You!

 

MOTHER CABRINI CHURCH

SUMMER FOOD SALE & BASKET RAFFLE

 

Mother Cabrini’s Annual Summer Picnic Food Sale will be held on Saturday,

June 21ST from 11AM to 5PM. Take-outs and seating will be available under a tent behind the church. Pierogi, pigeons, haluski, potato cakes and hamburgers.

Basket Raffle will be held on Saturday, June 21st and also Saturday, June 28th from 10AM to 2PM. Added days and hours for Raffle: 

June 25, 26, & 27 – 5 to 7PM

 

 

 

 

Our Lady’s Parish

Chicken and Waffles Dinner

 

June 15th from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Take-out Only)

$10.00/dinner. Included Chicken and Waffles, Mashed Potatoes and Corn.  Tickets will be available for sale starting June 2nd in the Parish Office. 

 

 

Contributions

 

Mass 5/31/25 & 6/1/25

  • Adult Weekly……………..$2,876.00
  • Loose………………………..$304.00
  • Monthly………...…......,.....$1,060.00
  • Steeple……………..................$50.00
  • Catholic Communications........$5.00
  • Ascension Thursday…..….…$98.00
  • Pentecost…….…………..…...$40.00

 

Mail & Lock-Box 5/26/25 –  6/1/25

  • Adult Weekly……..…….......$802.00
  • Monthly………….....….........$352.50
  • Steeple………………..…..…..$22.50
  • Ascension Thursday ..…....…$52.00
  • Catholic Education………….$10.00
  • Retired Religious…………….$25.00

 

  Ascension Masses 5/28/25 & 5/29/25

  • Adult Weekly……………….$183.00
  • Loose…………………...…...$255.00
  • Monthly……………………...$30.00
  • Easter…………………….…..$20.00
  • Ascension Thursday…….…$547.00
  • Catholic Education………….$20.00
  • Retired Religious…………….$25.00

 

Misc. Deposit Week Ending 6/1/25  

  • Donations……….…..............$400.00
  • Memorials …..………...……$135.00
  • Rent...…………………....….$875.00

The next Diocesan Collection is in May for the Pentecost and Catholic Communications Campaign.

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Congratulations to ALL of our Graduates!  May God Bless you with much Happiness and Success! 

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Candles Sacred Heart

 

FOR Eugene and Rosalie Rydzewski

FROM Virginia Woznicki

 

FOR Victoria and Frank Woznicki

FROM Virginia Woznicki

 

Memorials

 

FOR Patricia Augustine

FROM Frank and Rose Pecaitis     

 

FOR Marianne Klimkowsky

FROM Anna Marie Thomas

 

FOR John Swetra, Jr.

FROM North Walnut Street Neighbors

 

FOR John Swetra, Jr.

FROM Roman and Christine

 

FOR John and Antoinette Gudonis (86th Marriage Anniversary)

FROM Ray and Mary Ann Bartosic

 

FOR Kropp Family (Winifred, Andrew and Ken)

FROM Edward and Kitty Kenenitz

FOR Patricia Augustine

FROM Marcy Reidinger

 

FOR Patricia Augustine

FROM Kathleen Golden

 

FOR Patricia Augustine

FROM Maria Fantanarosa   

 

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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.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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. 

 

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

 

OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2025-2026

 

A reminder that we are currently accepting registration applications for Pre-K through 12th grade.  Many of our classrooms have only a few seats left, so if you are interested in attending for the fall of 2025, please contact us as soon as possible. OLOL welcomes the opportunity to speak to parents and prospective students and provide a tour of the facilities. See the difference a Lourdes education can make for your child.  Please get in touch with Mrs. Jessica Trell, Admissions & Enrollment Director at (570) 644-0375 x 215 or email jessica.trell@lourdesregional.org as soon as possible. Scholarships and financial aid available.

 

 

 

Parents of First Communion and Confirmation Students:

 

I will be calling the students to the altar during the Mass to give them their Certificates.  When you come to Mass let me know if your son or daughter is present so I can call them up. 

 

 

We are recruiting NEW ALTAR SERVERS.  If your son or daughter would like to become an Altar Server, I will be providing training immediately following the 11:00 AM Mass, provided there is not a Baptism scheduled.  Please just come to me with your child and I will do the instructions with you present.  The instructions are about 30 – 40 minutes.  Msgr. Frank 

 

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Attention

 

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas next Meeting will take place on June 29th at 3:00 PM in the Parish Hall.

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Note for Parishioners on Schismatic Latin Mass Group

Recently, a group has been gathering at a Harrisburg area hotel on Sunday for a Latin Mass.  The person presenting himself as a priest is a member of the Roman Catholic Institute, a schismatic group that rejects the authority of the Holy Father, the local Bishop and the validity of the Second Vatican Council.

This group is not in communion with the Roman Catholic Church, and Catholics should not participate in these services.

In the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, there are three churches where the Mass is legitimately celebrated in Latin according to the Roman Missal of 1962. They are:

 

St. Lawrence of Rome Church, Harrisburg

St. Joseph Church, Lancaster

St. Elijah the Prophet Oratory, Mt. Carmel

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BULLITIN JUNE 1, 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

Seventh Sunday of Easter June 1st,  2025     

 
 
 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM- People of Parish

 

Sunday 8:30 AM- Daddy, Diane, Betty and Kenneth From Amanda and Dan

  

Sunday 11:00 AM- Stephen Moraskie From David and Sherry Varano      

          

Monday 8:00 AM- Ann Flynn and Bob Griffiths From Julie Griffiths              

        

Tuesday 8:00AM-  Special Intention Janet Sophie and Children: Aggie and Charles From Dave Scicchitano    

 

Wednesday 8:00 AM – Gregory Minnig, Sr. From Edward and Denise Minnig and Family     

 

Thursday 8:00 AM- Carrie and Frank Barella, Sr. From Ramona Barella

              

Friday 8:00 AM –  Nancy Kerris  From Kerris Family      

 

Saturday 8:00 AM –  Brenda Garber From Bill and Alice Jarzinko     

                         

Saturday 4:00 PM-  Leo E. Bradley, Jr. From Michael Bradley    

         

Sunday 8:30 AM- 50th Wedding Anniversary Ron and Kathy Wysochansky

 

Sunday 11:00 AM-  Victoria and Frank Woznicki and Family From Virginia Woznicki

 

THIS WEEKS ACTIVITIES

 

Thursday, June 5th There will be a Charismatic Prayer Meeting in the Church starting at 6:30 PM.  All are welcome to attend!   

 

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

*******************************

The Next Food Pantry is Tue, June 3rd From 300 PM – 5:00 PM

*******************************

LOCAL Events

 

 

 

 

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! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Lady’s Basket Raffle

 

It is that time of the year to plan for our Annual Basket Raffle, this parish’s major fundraiser since we do not have a parish festival.  Please consider donating a Basket valued at $50.00, new items to be used to assemble a Basket, Monetary donation, or Gift Cards.  These items can be dropped off at the parish Office during normal business hours.  If you have items or a Basket to donate, but are unable to drop them off, please notify Elaine at 570-339-1877 and someone will pick them up, Please help to make this Raffle a BIG success!  Thank You!

 

MOTHER CABRINI CHURCH

SUMMER FOOD SALE & BASKET RAFFLE

 

Mother Cabrini’s Annual Summer Picnic Food Sale will be held on Saturday,

June 21ST from 11AM to 5PM. Take-outs and seating will be available under a tent behind the church. Pierogi, pigeons, haluski, potato cakes and hamburgers.

Basket Raffle will be held on Saturday, June 21st and also Saturday, June 28th from 10AM to 2PM. Added days and hours for Raffle: 

June 25, 26, & 27 – 5 to 7PM

 

 

 

 

Our Lady’s Parish

Chicken and Waffles Dinner

 

June 15th from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Take-out Only)

$10.00/dinner. Included Chicken and Waffles, Mashed Potatoes and Corn.  Tickets will be available for sale starting June 2nd in the Parish Office. 

 

 

 

Contributions

 

Mass 5/24/25 & 5/25/25

  • Adult Weekly……………..$3,254.00
  • Loose………………………..$307.00
  • Monthly……………........,.....$176.00
  • Steeple……………..................$58.00
  • Catholic Education…..….........$1.00
  • Ascension Thursday…….…$153.00
  • Holy Land………….………...$20.00

 

Mail & Lock-Box 5/19/25 –  5/26/25

  • Adult Weekly……..…….......$805.00
  • Monthly………….....…...........$31.00
  • Steeple………………..…..…..$30.00
  • Ascension Thursday ..…....…$70.00

 

Misc. Deposit Week Ending 5/26/25  

  • Donations……….…...........$1,000.00
  • Memorials …..………...……$105.00
  • Internments...………....….$1,200.00

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

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Memorials

 

FOR Patricia Augustine

FROM Mary Kleman    

 

FOR Patricia Augustine

FROM Ann and Roscoe Scott

 

FOR Patricia Augustine

FROM Vince and Denise

 

FOR Patricia Augustine

FROM Megan and Jason

 

FOR Patricia Augustine

FROM Amanda and Carl

 

FOR Patricia Augustine

FROM Jason and Crystal Yuskoski

 

FOR Patricia Augustine

FROM Michael and Sue Nameth

 

FOR Patricia Augustine

FROM Bon and Kathy Ditchey

 

FOR Ron Startzel

FROM Wife Liz

 

FOR Antonio Procopio

FROM Daughter Liz

 

FOR Sam and Assunta Greco

FROM Step-Daughter, Daughter Liz

 

FOR Helen and Freeman Startzel

FROM Daughter-in-law Liz

 

FOR Antonio Procopio and Beta

FROM Granddaughter Liz

 

FOR Bruno and Maria Anioa

FROM Granddaughter Liz

 

 

 

 

FOR Stephen Moraskie

FROM Dave and Sherry Varano and Family  

 

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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. 

 

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OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2025-2026

 

A reminder that we are currently accepting registration applications for Pre-K through 12th grade.  Many of our classrooms have only a few seats left, so if you are interested in attending for the fall of 2025, please contact us as soon as possible. OLOL welcomes the opportunity to speak to parents and prospective students and provide a tour of the facilities. See the difference a Lourdes education can make for your child.  Please get in touch with Mrs. Jessica Trell, Admissions & Enrollment Director at (570) 644-0375 x 215 or email jessica.trell@lourdesregional.org as soon as possible. Scholarships and financial aid available.

 

 

 

Parents of First Communion and Confirmation Students:

 

I will be calling the students to the altar during the Mass to give them their Certificates.  When you come to Mass let me know if your son or daughter is present so I can call them up. 

 

 

 

We are recruiting NEW ALTAR SERVERS.  If your son or daughter would like to become an Altar Server, I will be providing training immediately following the 11:00 AM Mass, provided there is not a Baptism scheduled.  Please just come to me with your child and I will do the instructions with you present.  The instructions are about 30 – 40 minutes.  Msgr. Frank 

 

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Bulletin May 25, 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,  LC     

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

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 25th,  2025     

 
 
 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

Sunday 8:30 AM-  People of Parish  

  

Sunday 11:00 AM-  John and Jean Mehlbaum From Ann and Tim Pervis  

          

Monday 8:00 AM- Millie Mushalko From Brian , Megan, Declan and Jack             

        

Tuesday 8:00AM-  Peggy and Robert Rudock From Wendy Lumish, Aliva Rodriguez and Whitney Cruz    

 

Wednesday 8:00 AM – Leocadia and Ben Truskoski From Family    

 

Wednesday Ascension Vigil 6:30 PM

Health of Charles Adams From Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller

 

Ascension Thursday 8:00 AM- John Habowski From Amanda and John Ford and Sons

 

Ascension Thursday 7:00 PM-  Albert Mann From Gerald and Linda Santelli   

                                                                             

Friday 8:00 AM –  Dorothy Ann Kogut From Eleanor Beaver      

 

Saturday 8:00 AM –  Joe Swatski From Helen Markey    

                         

Saturday 4:00 PM-  People of Parish            

Sunday 8:30 AM- Daddy, Diane, Betty and Kenneth From Amanda and Dan

 

Sunday 11:00 AM- Stephen Moraskie From David and Sherry Varano   

 

THIS WEEKS ACTIVITIES

 

NO Charismatic Prayer Meeting this week due to Holy Day.  

 

NO CCD this Week

*******************************The Vocation Cross will be at the home of Phyllis Hile      

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The Next Food Pantry is Tue, June 3rd  from 300 PM – 5:00 PM

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LOCAL Events

 

 

 

 

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! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Lady’s Basket Raffle

 

It is that time of the year to plan for our Annual Basket Raffle, this parish’s major fundraiser since we do not have a parish festival.  Please consider donating a Basket valued at $50.00, new items to be used to assemble a Basket, Monetary donation, or Gift Cards.  These items can be dropped off at the parish Office during normal business hours.  If you have items or a Basket to donate, but are unable to drop them off, please notify Elaine at 570-339-1877 and someone will pick them up, Please help to make this Raffle a BIG success!  Thank You

 

 

OUR LADY’S PARISH CHICKEN AND

WAFFLES DINNER

 

June 15th from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Take-out Only)

$10.00/dinner. Included Chicken and Waffles, Mashed Potatoes and Corn.  Tickets will be available for sale starting June 2nd in the Parish Office. 

 

 

 

 

Contributions

 

Mass 5/17/25 & 5/18/25

  • Adult Weekly……………..$2,755.75
  • Loose………………………..$447.00
  • Monthly…………….....….,.....$95.00
  • Steeple……………................$201.00
  • Catholic Education…..….......$13.00

 

Mail & Lock-Box 5/12/25 –  5/18/25

  • Adult Weekly……..…….......$682.00
  • Monthly………….....….........$270.00
  • Steeple………………..…..…..$95.00
  • Catholic Education…..…...…$25.00
  • Catholic Home Missions…….$30.00

 

Misc. Deposit Week Ending 5/18/25  

  • Memorials…………................$95.00
  • Candles……………..…..……$30.00
  • Flowers………...………….….$50.00

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

 

 

 

 

First Holy Communion at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel on May 18, 2025

 

 

Candles at BVM

 

FOR Hynoski and Lovrich Families

FROM Wally Christine and Roman

 

Memorials

 

FOR Roman and Marie Keninitz and Rich Collier

FROM Roman and Christine   

 

FOR Anne Kleman (Forth Anniversary)

FROM The Kleman Family  

FOR Anna DeLozier

FROM DeLozier Family

 

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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. 

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OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2025-2026

 

A reminder that we are currently accepting registration applications for Pre-K through 12th grade.  Many of our classrooms have only a few seats left, so if you are interested in attending for the fall of 2025, please contact us as soon as possible. OLOL welcomes the opportunity to speak to parents and prospective students and provide a tour of the facilities. See the difference a Lourdes education can make for your child.  Please get in touch with Mrs. Jessica Trell, Admissions & Enrollment Director at (570) 644-0375 x 215 or email jessica.trell@lourdesregional.org as soon as possible. Scholarships and financial aid available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very Rev. Msgr. Frank Karwacki at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Harrisburg the day of his Formal Instilation Ceremony. 

I think he Believes he is the POPE! 

 

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Diocese of Harrisburg Policy

 

ATTENTION ALL: OUR PARISH FOLLOWS ALL THE DIOCEAN REGULATIONS ON YOUTH PROTECTION.  Google Diocese of Harrisburg. You will find our Diocesan Webpage. Click on Youth Protection and You can explore all the following options. Our parish requires all up-to-date clearances for CCD Teachers and employees and we administer the  Virtus Program in our CCD classes.

 

Youth Protection Program: To report suspected abuse of a minor, call the toll free PA Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313. To report suspected abuse of a minor by a church official, employee or volunteer, also please call the Diocese of Harrisburg Youth Protection toll free number: 1-800-626-1608 or email: ReportAbuse@hbgdiocese.org

 

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Prayer for Our Country

 

O Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, at this time, we entrust the United States of America to your loving care. 

 

Most Holy Mother, we beg you to reclaim this land for the glory of your Son, Overwhelmed with the burden of the sins of our nation, we cry to you from the depths of our hearts and seek refuge in your motherly protection.

 

Look down with mercy upon us and touch the hearts of our people.  Open our minds to the great worth of human life and to the responsibilities that accompany human freedom

 

O Merciful Mother give us the courage to reject the culture of death and the strength to build a new Culture of Life.  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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  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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