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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH
47 SOUTH MARKET STREET
MOUNT CARMEL, PENNSYLVANIA 17851
FACEBOOK: Our Lady's
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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. 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
Tom Horan.......Facilities Manager, GPS
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
Twenty-seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time October 13th, 2024
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish
Sunday 11:00 AM- Living and Deceased Members of Frank and Victoria Woznicki Family From Virginia
Monday 8:00 AM- Marie and Frank Reinhardt From Daughter Midge and Granddaughter Diane
Tuesday 8:00AM- Mr. and Mrs. Roman Kenenitz From Susan Kenenitz
Wednesday 8:00 AM – Coleman and Raulinritis Families From Joe and Pat
Thursday 8:00 AM – Albert Mann From Terry and Bob Mestlin
Friday 8:00 AM – Mass for Thanksgiving From Thomas Chavannes
Saturday 8:00 AM – Vincent Leskusky From Barbara Vitacco
Saturday 4:00 PM- People of Parish
Sunday 8:30 AM- John and Rose Marie Labota From Dolores and Jerry Frantz
Sunday 11:00 AM- Catholic Daughters of the Americas (National)
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, October 13th – CCD Classes for Grades 6 thru 8 will take place starting at 5:45 PM in the Parish School Building
Monday, October 14th- Fr. Frank will be Celebrating Mass at 2:00 PM at Serenity Gardens
Monday, October 14th – CCD Classes for Grades 1 thru 5 will take place starting at 5:45 PM in the Parish School Building
**Wednesday, October 16th – New Steering Committee to develop a Pro-Life Pregnancy Center in Mt. Carmel. All are welcome to attend! Meeting 6:30 PM in Parish Hall
Thursday, October 17th – There will be a Charismatic Prayer Meeting in the Church beginning at 6:30 PM. All are Welcome to Attend!
Sunday, October 20th – The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be having a Meeting at 3:00 PM in the Parish Hall.
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The next Food Pantry is Tuesday,
October 15, 2024 1:00 – 3:00 PM
LOCAL Events
Bayberry Candles
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas are once again selling bayberry candles. The cost is $10.00 for a set of (2) tapers. Contact any Catholic Daughter to purchase candles. Please support our local CDA court in this fundraiser.
UPCOMING CONCERT. . .
Nationally-acclaimed Singer, Songwriter/Pianist
Dan Orlando Solo Concert - Sunday, Dec.1, 2024
Brady Fire Co. Banquet Hall, Ranshaw
Doors open at 1PM – Concert 2 to 4PM
$25 per person – Light refreshments/cash bar
Proceeds benefit Mother Cabrini Church
Tickets are available at Mother Cabrini Parish Office during office hours
and at Lourdes Regional School.
Gift & Basket Auction
SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church
31 N Beech St. Mt Carmel
Browse & Bid Dates
Friday, 10/4 from 4 to 7 PM
Saturday, 10/5 from 11 Am to 3 PM
Friday, 10/11 from 4 to 7 PM
Saturday, 10/12 from 11 AM to 3 PM
Sunday, 10/13 from 10 AM to Noon
Delicious Homemade Food Available for Take-Out at each Browse and Bid
MOUNT CARMEL LIONS’ CLUB
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER
SUNDAY, NOV 3, 2024
ATLAS LEGION (Corner of Rt 61 and Wilburton Road)
ADULTS $10.00
TAKE-OUT ONLY!
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT EVENT OR FROM ANY LIONS MEMBER
DO NOT bring your container they will be provided!
The Saint Pauline Society
1136 Chestnut St, Kulpmont is Hosting
AN AUTUMN TEA
2nd November 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Adults $30.00 Children 6-12 $15.00
Call Joann Sassani 570-259-9299 for Tickets
FLEA MARKET
Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius
VILLA SACRED HEART
Danville, PA
Saturday Oct 19th
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Auditorium: Flea Market
Garage: Furniture, Book Nook
Maria Hall: Crafts, Religious Articles
Contributions
Mass 10/5/24 & 10/6/24
- Adult Weekly……………..$3,146.00
- Loose Cash……….………....$235.00
- Monthly………………...,,,.$1,125.00
- Steeple……………..................$25.00
- School Support………………$55.00
- Catholic Education.................$27.00
Mail & Lock-Box 9/30/24 – 10/6/24
- Adult Weekly……..……....$1,009.00
- Monthly………......................$305.00
- Catholic Education…………...$5.00
- School Support…………..…..$10.00
- All Saints Day……………......$10.00
Misc. Deposit Week Ending 10/6/24
- Memorials……….……...........$45.00
- Donations………...………....$430.00
- Flowers……………...………$100.00
- Candles………………………$50.00
The next Diocesan Collection is World Missions Sunday in October
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The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be selling Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends 25% discount passes. Please see any Catholic Daughter to purchase.
Fr. Frank Blessing pets for the Feast os St. Francis
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Altar Flowers
FOR Debbie Gownley
FROM Granddaughter Julia
Side Altar Flowers
FOR Coleman and Raulinritis Families
FROM Joe and Pat
Sanctuary Candles
FOR Special Intention
From Midge Strike
FOR Special Intention
FROM Midge Strike
FOR Mike Strike
FROM Wife Midge and Daughter Diane
FOR Mike Strike
From Wife Midge and Daughter Diane
FOR Health of Mildred Strike
FROM Daughter Diane
Memorials
FOR Kenny Weinreich (Godfather)
FROM Leslie Stanczyk (Goddaughter) and Cameron Voeckler (Great-nephew)
FOR Kathy Robinson
FROM Pat Flynn
In Honor
FOR Ray and Mary Ann Bartosic (54th Wedding Anniversary)
FROM Gio and Amanda Medoro
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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.
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.
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 THE SICK
Please call the parish office anytime to request the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Father 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.
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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Adoration at the St. Pauline Shrine
Fridays 10AM-4PM with Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 PM.
MASS AT ST PAULINE SHRINE
Every First Friday of the month starting at 9:00 AM
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School Reunion
Attention all graduates of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, St. Edwards, Shamokin Catholic and Mt. Carmel Catholic High!
To celebrate 65 years of excellence in Catholic Education an All-decades Reunion is planned for November 9th at the school. The event will begin with Mass celebrated by Fr. Jonathan Sawicki '01 at 4:00pm in the gym, followed by a social in the cafeteria. A light buffet, soft drinks, & beer & wine will be served.
Cost is $25 per person. This is an adult event; you must be 21 to attend the social. RSVP online at www.lourdesregional.org or send a check to OLOL, 2001 Clinton Avenue, Coal Twp., PA 17866. For questions contact Jacqueline Kerris at 570-.644.0375 x010 or email jacqueline.kerris@lourdesregional.org. We hope to see you there!
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What is a Secular Carmelite? It's someone inspired by St Teresa of Avila, St John of the Cross, and St Therese of Lisieux, and are called by the Holy Spirit to live in allegiance to Jesus Christ, striving to have an intimate relationship with God.
The local Secular Carmelite Community meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at St. Joseph's in Danville from 12:30 to 4 pm. If you are interested in learning more about the Secular Carmelites, you are invited to attend our upcoming meeting on Sept 22.
Formation classes will begin in January so come visit us to see if Carmel might be calling you! You may contact Lesley Murphy for more informations at 570-428-4020 or email at carmelpa03@gmail.com
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Dear Parishioners,
How grateful we are for your welcoming support of our recent fundraiser that benefitted our nursing home. Our Sisters in Camilla Hall, as well as we, the IHM Sisters in Kulpmont, promise a special remembrance in our prayers.
Thank you and God bless you!
Sisters at Holy Angels Convent
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Mount Carmel Area Food Pantry
Additional volunteers are needed for regularly scheduled food distributions at the Mount Carmel Area Ministerium Food Pantry. Volunteers help give out food at distributions which are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. In addition, more volunteers are always welcome at food deliveries to the pantry. More information about volunteer opportunities, or about the pantry itself, can be obtained by calling Jake Betz, director, at 570-339-3450, Option 7, and leaving a message that includes contact information.
The pantry, which serves income-eligible residents of the Mount Carmel Area School District, is sponsored by the Mount Carmel Area Ministerium, an ecumenical group of churches in the Mount Carmel-Kulpmont area. The pantry, located at 26 N. Market St., which was location of the former First Congregational United Church of Christ, functions entirely through the efforts of unpaid volunteers.
The next food distribution will be held Tuesday, October 15, from 1 to 3 p.m.
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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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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
FR. FRank blessing pets 10-4-18
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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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