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BULLETIN JUNE 29, 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 HOSE 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, GC
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
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul June 29th, 2025
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM- JoAnn McAndrew From Mary Rudisill
Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish
Sunday 11:00 AM- Albert Mann From Patrick and Lindsey McAndrew
Monday 8:00 AM- Theresa Skavery From Callahan Family
Tuesday 8:00AM- John Habowski From Chet and Pat Habowski
Wednesday 8:00 AM – Sharon Marshalek From Mom and Family
Thursday 8:00 AM- Mille Mushalko From Tom and Francine Heromin
Friday 8:00 AM – Martin Stanton (Birthday) From Daughter Pat Flynn and Grandchildren
Saturday 8:00 AM – Brenda Garber From Dave Scicchitano
Saturday 4:00 PM- Robert A Pollock From Bruce, Diane and Brianne Graff
Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish
Sunday 11:00 AM- Dora and Gerald Beierschmitt From Thomas and Mary Beierschmitt
THIS WEEKS ACTIVITIES
Bethlehem Wood Carvings will be present at each Mass this Weekend selling hand carved Items. Please support the Catholics Still living in the Holy Land
Sunday, June 29th – The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have a Meeting at 3:00 PM in the Parish Hall.
Thursday, July 3rd – There will be a Charismatic Prayer Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Church. All are welcome to attend!
*******************************The Vocation Cross will be at the home of Barb Puketza
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The Next Food Pantry is Tuesday, July 1st From 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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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!
Suggested items needed for Baskets, or Suggested Baskets:
Baby Items
Dog/Cat Pet Items
Children’s Toys for Boys and Girls
Garden Items
Household Items
School Supplies
Last day to Drop items is July 7th
Thank You!
Contributions
Mass 6/21/25 & 6/22/25
- Adult Weekly……………..$2,802.00
- Loose………………………..$276.50
- Monthly………...…............,....$82.00
- Steeple……………..................$94.00
- Catholic Communications......$30.00
- Pentecost…….………...…......$10.00
Mail & Lock-Box 6/16/25 – 6/22/25
- Adult Weekly……..……....$1,060.00
- Monthly………….....…...........$80.00
- Steeple………………..…..…..$15.00
- Pentecost………………….….$25.00
- Catholic Communications….$40.00
Misc. Deposit Week Ending 6/22/25
- Memorials …..………….…..$120.00
- Candles….………….….....….$10.00
- Flowers…………………...….$46.00
- Cemetery Lot Sale.………...$800.00
The next Diocesan Collection is for Catholic Communications and Missionary Co-op.
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Altar Flowers
FOR Fred Kline
FROM Daughter Patsy Kline
Sacred Heart Flowers
FOR Health of Baby Cole (Strength and Healing
FROM Karen and Bill Sugrue
Candles
FOR Brianne Kruskie
FROM Mary Ann Kruskie
FOR Frances Frederick
FROM Roman and Christine
Memorials
FOR John Maciejewski
FROM Florence Kelly
FOR Leonard Callahan and Millie Callahan Mushalko
FROM Millie Collier and Family
FOR Aloysius and Marie Callahan
FROM Millie Collier and Family
FOR Theresa Skavery
FROM Millie Collier and Family
FOR Rich Collier
FROM Millie Collier and Family
FOR Andrew Mushalko
FROM Millie Collier and Family
Special Intention
FOR A Special Person
FROM Anonymous
On Sunday June 22nd Msgr. Frank had a procession with the Blessed Sacrament around the inside perimeter of the church to celebrate Corpus Christi Sunday
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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 of 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
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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FYI
The OLOL Class of 1970 is planning to hold a Class Reunion for August 30th at the Indian Hill Golf Club. Information to follow…
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The Women of Grace Foundational Study Program will be at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish in Harrisburg beginning in September 2025!
“ Women and the Abundant Life”, authored by Johnnette B. Williams. Discover the gift of authentic femininity, holiness of life, and God’s awesome purpose and mission for you in the world today.
Study begins on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) for 9 weeks, ending on Thursday, October 30th.
Join us and find out how you can fulfill your call as a woman of grace in the world today. For more information, please contact Chris Arnold at 717-379-6041 (Leave message) or email carnold@womenofgrace.com.
An information table for all women to have the opportunity to ask questions, purchase study materials, etc. will be at the Saturday Vigil Mass on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
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Prayer to Saint Peter and Saint Paul
O holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, intercede for us. Protect, O Lord, your people who trust in the patronage of your Apostles, Peter and Paul, and by their constant protection protect your people. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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
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
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
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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.
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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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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
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!
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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!
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
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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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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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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