OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH

47 SOUTH MARKET STREET

MOUNT CARMEL, PENNSYLVANIA  17851

  

 

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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-…………….CRE

Phone# 570-205-9575 kjgownley@gmail.com

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

KLapotsky@hbgdiocese.org

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

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

 

OFFICE HOURS:  MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.

Phone# 570-339-1031

Second Sunday of Advent December 10th,  2023   

 
 
 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish

 

Sunday 11:00AM- Bernice Rumin From Virginia Woznicki                      

 

Monday 8:00 AM- Ann Vesnefskie From Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller

 

Tuesday 8:00AM- Elaine Jurgill From Sue Fletcher  

 

Wednesday 8:00 AM – Maria T Bridy From Kay Ellen Kuchinsky

   

Thursday 8:00 AM – John Strocko From The Heromin Family

 

 

Friday 8:00 AM – Sylvia Hynoski From Charles and Helen Kowalchick

 

Saturday 8:00 AM –Mildred Callahan Mushalko  From Tom Callahan and Family       

 

Saturday 4:00 PM- Frank Hynoski From Sylvia Hynoski

            

Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish

 

Sunday 11:00AM- Lewis C Snyder From Wife Mary J and Family                     

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THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES

 

 

Sunday, Dec 10th - There will be “Coffee and Conversation” following the 11:00 AM Mass in the Parish Hall.  All are Welcome!!

 

Sunday, Dec 10th – There will be a Meeting of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas at 3:00 PM in the Parish Hall

 

Sunday, Dec 10th There will be CCD for Grades 6 thru 8 in the Parish School Building, beginning at 5:45 PM. 

 

Monday, Dec 11th - Fr. Frank will be Celebrating Mass at Serenity Gardens beginning at 2:00 PM

 

Monday, Dec 11th – There will be CCD for Grades 1 thru 5 in the Parish School Building beginning at 5:45 PM.

 

Tuesday, Dec 12th – There will be an Advent Soup & Sandwich Service at Holy Angels Parish, Activity Center in Kulpmont, starting at 6:00 PM.  All are Welcome!

 

Thursday, Dec 14th – Fr. Frank will be Celebrating Mass at the Mt. Carmel Nursing Home starting at 2:00 PM. 

 

Thursday, Dec. 14th There will be a Charismatic Prayer Meeting in the Church at 6:30 PM.

Saturday, Dec 16th Keep Christ in Christmas Rosary to be recited at 11:00 AM in the Church.  All are Welcome to join in Prayer!       

 

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The Vocation Cross will be at the home of Trudy Hancock.  

Thee Next Ministerium Food Pantry will be Wednesday, Dec 20th  from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

 

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LOCAL Events

 

Our Lady of Hope Church will hold a Christmas Cookie Sale on Friday, December 15 from 3:00 – 6:00PM and Saturday, December 16 from 11 am to 2 pm in the parish hall, 863 W. Chestnut St.  There will be a variety of freshly baked cookies: pizzelles, Russian tea cakes, ricotta cookies, iced buttermilk sugar cookies, genettes, chocolate snowballs, Belgian spice cookies and other assorted cookies/baked goods. Cookie prices: $10 a dozen; $20 for a 2-dozen cookie tray (2 lbs.); pizzelles $8 a dozen, and assorted baked goods as marked.  Pre-orders are encouraged by calling the parish office at 570-648-4432 (Monday - Thursday 9 am to 3 pm).  In-person selection on the days of the sale will also be available with a variety of cookies available for purchase.

 

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be selling Bayberry Candles following weekend Masses in the Back of the Church.  You can also contact Mary Snyder at 570-490-8393 to purchase.  They are $10.00/set

Our Lady’s Lottery Calendar for January 2024, is now Available in the Back of the Church and Parish Office $5.00 EACH

 

Join Us for a Keep Christ in Christmas Rosary

Saturday, Dec 16th at 11:00 AM in the Church.  All are Welcome!!

Contributions

Mass 12/2/23 & 12/3/23

  • Adult Weekly…………….$3,619.00
  • Loose Cash……….………....$214.45
  • Monthly…………………..$1,110.00
  • Steeple…………………..…......$9.00
  • Christmas Flowers……........$119.00
  • Advent Sacrifice……………..$98.00
  • Immaculate Conc…………....$10.00
  • Matthew 25…………..........…$18.00
  • Retirement Religious…………$5.00

 

Mail & Lock-Box 11/27/23 – 12/3/23

  • Adult Weekly……..….…..$1,073.00
  • Monthly………......................$287.00
  • Steeple………………………..$15.00
  • Advent Sacrifice……………..$80.00
  • Christmas Flowers…………..$40.00
  • Christmas…………………....$95.00
  • Sol of Mary……………….….$30.00
  • Immaculate Conception…….$52.00
  • Matthew 25………………….$15.00
  • Retirement Religious……….$10.00

 

Misc. Dep. For Week Ending 12/3/23

  • Donations……………..….....$300.00
  • Memorials…………..............$150.00
  • Rent…………...................….$875.00
  • Candles……………………....$10.00
  • Internments………………$1,100.00

The next Diocesan Collection Envelope is for Retirement for Religious Dec. 10, 2023.

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The Mother Maria Kaupas Center has announced the establishment of service stipends of $200.00 each for college students who complete six days of community service work in the Mount Carmel-Kulpmont area over the December 2023-January 2024 semester break.  Service projects will be assigned by the Center.  Participants must be members of Divine Redeemer, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Holy Angels, or SS Peter and Paul parishes.  Application forms are available on tables in back of church, or by contacting Jake Betz at kaupascenterdrc@ptd.net or                 570-339-3450 (option 7).

Northumberland Deanery ADVENT Penance Services

 

Sunday, Dec 10th  1:00 PM at Mother Cabrini, Shamokin

 

Sunday, Dec 10th  3:00 PM at St Patrick in Trevorton

Monday, Dec 11th   6:30 PM at Holy Angels, Kulpmont

 

Wednesday, Dec 13th  6:30 PM at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Elysburg

 

Tuesday, Dec 19th   6:30 PM at our Lady of Mount Carmel, Mt. Carmel

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Candles

 

FOR Mike Strike

FROM Wife Midge and Daughter Diane

 

Memorials

 

FOR Millie Mushalko     

FROM Leslie Stanczyk Class of 1994 and Family   

 

FOR Nora Avellino

FROM Mary Rowland  

 

FOR Gale Fortress

FROM Doug Pieri          

 

FOR Debbie Gownley  

FROM Dolores and Jerry Frantz  

 

FOR Frank and Clara O’Connor

FROM Anonymous   

 

FOR Deborah “Debbie” Gownley

FROM Wayne and Mary Bemfield   

 

FOR Deborah Gownley

FROM Francis and Mary Bach

 

FOR Antoinette Gudonis

FROM Mary Ann and Ray Bartosic

 

FOR Debbie Gownley

FROM Kate and Pat Grybos  

FOR John Strocko (Birthday & Christmas Memorial)

FROM Carol Strocko and Family

 

DONATION IN HONOR OF

GIOVIANNI AND

AMANDA BARTOSIC-MEDORO WHO WERE MARRIED NOV 11TH 2023

 

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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.

SACRAMENT OF

RECONCILIATION

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

Saturday 3:00-3:50PM.

 

NEWCOMERS

Welcome! Register at the Parish Office.

8 to 4PM Mon-Friday.

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Adoration at the St. Pauline Shrine

Friday and Saturday 10AM-4PM.

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Our Lady’s Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society is asking for help from our parishioners to provide names of individuals or families that may need assistance during the Holiday Season.  There are forms located on the tables in the back of the church to facilitate this task.  Thank You!!

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From the Desk of Fr. Frank

 

THE IMPORTANCE OF GUARDNG THE SACRED CREMATED REMAINS OF YOUR LOVED ONE FOR NOW AND FAR INTO THE FUTUREAccording to the guidelines issued by the BISHOP of the Diocese of Harrisburg on 2-22-13.  Our Catholic Diocese wants to PROTECT the SACRED ASHES of your loved one For the LONG TERM (Forever). Because of DANGEROUS and VERY SAD reported cases such as a husband’s ashes being accidentally knocked off the mantle and his remains being sucked up into the vacuum cleaner and then mixed up with the dirt in the bag and cases of urns with sacred ashes of loved ones being sold at flea markets, the SACRED ASHES of your loved one should not be kept at home for extended periods of time. The reason some ended up in the flea market is because as the urn was handed down through the generations, people forgot who it was or what it was. Do we remember our great, great, great, great Uncle or Aunt? The SACRED ASHES of your loved one is too sacred to be scattered or portions held back or divided among relatives or placed in jewelry. A mother had a portion of her son’s ashes in a piece of jewelry she wore but lost it outdoors and it was never found. It probably was stolen or trampled underfoot. How sad and disrespectful.  That is why the CHURCH wants ashes to be buried or placed in a mausoleum.  FR. FRANK

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Christmas Wafers “Oplatki” are Available in the Parish Office for $4.00/pk

 

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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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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  

FR. FRank blessing pets 10-4-18

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cOME JOIN US IN WORSHIP

 

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

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

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

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

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AS YOU SAID      by Sr. Margaret Kob OCD

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

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

 

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

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

Exiled from Places of Worship by a Virus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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