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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, TD
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
Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 28th, 2024
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 8:30 AM- Nancy Kerris From Kerris Family
Sunday 11:00 AM- People of Parish
Monday 8:00 AM- Rita Madden From Tom and Maryanna Hynoski
Tuesday 8:00AM- Millie Mushalko From Marylou Devers
Wednesday 8:00 AM – Vincent P. Leskusky From Barb and Joe Hajcak
Thursday 8:00 AM – Robert Kerris From Kerris Family
Friday 8:00 AM – Sylvia Hynoski From Judy and Ron Bucher
Saturday 8:00 AM – Rose Yost From Frank Carduff
Saturday 4:00 PM- Dorothy Wydra From Mary Catherine Wydra
Sunday 8:30 AM- John and Antoinette Gudonis From Ray and Mary Ann Bartosic
Sunday 11:00 AM- People of Parish
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Thursday, Aug. 1st – There will be a Charismatic Prayer Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Church. All are welcome to attend!
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The Vocation Cross will be at the home of Phyllis Hile.
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The next Food Pantry is Tuesday Aug. 6th from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
LOCAL Events
MOTHER CABRINI PRIZES GALORE will be held SATURDAY, July 27th
10AM - 4PM IN THE CHURCH HALL, Drawing of prizes will take place
on that day. Sausage Hoagies, Chips, Water & Soda will be for sale on the 27th for $6.00
Basket Raffle Tickets $15 per sheet & $10 each for extra sheets.
Sandy Rusnak, Elaine Polinski and Fr. Frank with Baskets for our Auction.
St. Pauline Society Annual Raffle
Friday, Aug 16th 12 Noon – 6:00 PM
Sat, Aug 17th 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pauline House 1136 Chestnut St. Kulpmont
$20.00 for a sheet of 26 tickets. After initial purchase, additional sheets of 26 can be purchased for $10.00.
Homemade food and baked goods will be available for purchase.
Parking in the rear of St. Pauline Shrine
Holy Angels, Kulpmont
Parish Picnic
Friday & Saturday, August 2 & 3
4:00PM-10:00PM
Basket Bonanza, Bake Sale, Yard Sale
Games!
“Rick K Road Trip” Friday, 7:00-9:30PM
“Looker” Saturday 7:00-10:00PM
Firework Display Saturday 9:45PM
50/50 Raffle!
Fantastic Menu!
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Annual Lobster Fest
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Fresh Maine lobsters for your dining pleasure or our own Pulled Pork. MUST be pre-ordered!
Payment must accompany order! All lobsters are 11/4 to 1 1/2 pounds.
Live Lobster $16.00
Steamed Lobster $17.00 ea.
Lobster Dinner $28.00
*Dinner includes steamed lobster, potatoes, corn on the cob, cole slaw,
Pulled Pork Dinner $14.00
*Dinner includes pulled pork, roll, bbq sauce, potatoes, corn on the cob, cole slaw
Pulled Pork $12.00 quart
Creamy Cole Slaw $4.00 pint
PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR ORDER
Gift Basket & Prize Raffle will be held at the same time.
Food pick-up and raffle in our lower parking lot & Social Hall.
599 West Center Street, Elysburg, PA
TAKE OUT ONLY
*All Orders Due By August 16th* (570) 672-2302 (Monday through Thursday 7:30 to 3:00)
Contributions
Mass 7/20/24 & 7/21/24
- Adult Weekly……………..$3,289.00
- Loose Cash……….………....$191.00
- Monthly…………………........$64.00
- Steeple……………................$303.00
- Insurance……………….........$65.00
- Missionary Co-op…………...$80.00
Mail & Lock-Box 7/15/24 – 7/21/24
- Adult Weekly……..…...........$521.00
- Monthly………........................$70.00
- Steeple……………………......$76.00
- Insurance………………….....$49.00
- Missionary Co-op………..…....$5.00
Misc. Deposit Week ending 7/21/24
- Donations…………………$1,515.00
- Memorials………………….$210.00
- Candles………………………$30.00
- Flowers………………………$25.00
The next Diocesan Collection is in July for the Missionary Cooperative Program
A Heartfelt Thank You to Tony and Millie Scicchitano for their Generous $1,000.00 Donations to Our Parish and Ministries.
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Sunday July 21st. the Lemonade stand by Santelli family & friends for donations to Joe Snedeker, a WNEP meteorologist, for St. Joseph's Center in Scranton.
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Sanctuary Candles
FOR Robert “Yumbo” Shannon (Anniversary July 27th)
FROM Wally, Christine and Roman
FOR Mary “Baba” Lapotsky (Anniversary July 29th)
FROM Wally, Christine and Roman
Flowers
FOR Marla Loeper
FROM Former RN staff Rest Haven
Memorials
FOR Lorraine Horsfield
FROM Mary Rudisill
FOR Lorraine Horsfield
FROM Eileen Hirsch
In Honor
FOR Bob and Anne Marie Devine (Happy Anniversary)
FROM John and Dianne Darrah
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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
Friday and Saturday 10AM-4PM.
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Heart of Mercy Counseling Ministry (Sisters of the Good Shepherd), in the Danville area has two licensed therapists available to serve adults for individual or couples counseling. In-person or virtual counseling options.
Please contact either one of them to schedule an appointment if you are seeking faith-based counseling:
Sr. Mary Frances Altavilla, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 410-245-0870 faltavilla@hotmail.com
OR:
Sr. Patricia Marie Barnette, Licensed Professional Counselor
352-328-8145 guadalupe531@aol.com (in Coal Township on Mondays)
ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR POSITION NEEDED
Divine Redeemer Church, 438 West Avenue, Mount Carmel, is in need of an Organist/ Choir Director. For more details, please call the Parish Office 570-339-3450.
Presentation on Blessed Carlo Acutis at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Center 41 S. Market St. Mt. Carmel, Pa. Mon. July 29 at 6:30 P.M. It is presented in conjunction with the Year of Eucharistic Awakening. Come and be awed at Blessed Carlo's love of the Eucharist. A DVD of his life narrated by his mother will be shown, (with permission for church viewings). Prayers and other informational materials will be given and presented by Fr. Frank Karwacki
Mt. Carmel Public Library is looking for a part-time library assistant. If interested, please call Vivian McCracken at (570) 339-0703.
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“Break me Lord, as you broke the bread and fish there by the sea. Take what little I can offer, multiply it, Lord, for Thee. Break me Lord, break me.”
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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.
Victim Assistance — United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Kelly Gollick Victim Assistance Coordinator Youth Protectio 1-800-626-1608 reportabuse@hbgdiocese.org Michelle Shae, Safe Environment Director, with your designated local administrator for VIRTUS Empowering God’s Children by 8/31/22. Michelle can be reached at MShae@HBGDIOCESE.ORG We Pledge . . .
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BISHOP GAINER LIFTS DISPENSATION. ON AUG. 15, 2021 Obligation to Attend Mass is restored and ALL CATHOLICS WHO CAN ARE CALLED BACK TO ATTEND MASS. Fr. Frank
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OUR SACRED HEART OF JESUS ALTAR & The BVM & ST. JOSEPH ALTAR
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The Faith Alive! This new video series from the Diocese of Harrisburg explores and explains the basics of the Catholic Faith through short videos. Throughout this year, we’ll be joined by special guests, including Bishop Gainer, to explore topics related to what we believe as Catholics, various Church teachings, and ways to grow in the Faith. Look for a new video every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the Diocesan YouTube channel, www.YouTube.com/hbgdiocese. Facebook Q&A with Bishop Gainer (announcement can be used with FB_Q&A_Bishop_Gainer.jpg image) Tune in to the Diocese of Harrisburg’s Facebook page at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month, beginning March 1, for Facebook Q&A with Bishop Gainer. Every month, we’ll sit down with the Bishop to answer your questions. Have a question? Please email it to communications@hbgdiocese.org >>
On Feb. 8th. I received my 2nd. Covid-19 vaccination at the Mt. Carmel Sr. Living Center. I am grateful to God and the Administrator for including me because I am among the on-call clergy for the Center and when Masses can resume there I am looking forward to celebrating Mass there for all the wonderful residents. Fr Frank Karwacki Pandemic Covid-19 Holy Spirit Prayer Come Holy Spirit in great power to free us from the scourge of the Covid-19 Virus which is plaguing so many on the face of the earth. O’ Holy Spirit you manifested yourself as a mighty wind and flames of fire on the day of Pentecost. Come again with a mighty healing wind to cast out the Covid-19 Virus from the air we breathe and send forth your healing fire to alter the gene or genes within the Covid-19 virus to render it harmless. Come Holy Spirit to renew us with your gifts of peace and strength. Yes, come Holy Spirit and renew the face of the earth with your gift of healing. Amen. Composed by Fr. Frank Karwacki
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MISSION STATEMENT OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH
We, the people of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish of the Diocese of Harrisburg are called through our Baptism and Confirmation to celebrate the presence of Christ in Word and Sacrament and sent by Christ to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. In the spirit of faith, service, and community, we strive to bring people closer together and closer to God. This we accomplish by our surrendering to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and in the power of His Holy Spirit. We invite everyone to serve the needs of our parishioners and the broader community. We strive to be faithful stewards accountable to God by our prayer and worship, praying for healing and sharing our time, talents, treasure and by reaching out to the poor and needy.
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<<OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL, Mt. CARMEL CCD: PARENTS PLEASE GET YOUR CHILD'S REGISTRATION IN ASAP. DROP IT THE LOCK BOX AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE RECTORY OR SEND BY MAIL. You can pick up the forms at the front door of the rectory at any time . CCD STARTS SEPT 20 & 21. YOU MUST SIGN THE WAIVER FORM. (IN CLASS WILL USES ALL COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: Temps will be taken, social, distancing, masks , hand sanitizer etc.) THOSE GOING ON LINE MUST FILL OUT A REGISTRATION FORM. SEE CALENDARS, ONLINE INSTRUCTION SHEETS ETC. YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU CHILD IS GOIUNG ON LINE. Fr. Frank Karwacki & Mrs. Katrina Gownley CRE ATTENTION PARENTS :PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR CCD CHILD HAS ACCESS FOR ONLINE SCHOOLING computer or Ipad & IF NECESSARY. YES___________ NO__________________ Name of Child________________ Address______________________
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COME TO OUR PARISH AND EXPERIENCE OUR AMAZING CHOIR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF OUR CHOIR DIRECTOR AND ORGANIST SHERRY MOROZ AS WELL AS MANY OF THE LIFT YOUR SPIRITS GROUP WHO ARE MEMBERS OF OUR CHOIR. FR FRANK KARWACKI PASTOR
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April 11& 12, 2015 Fr. Frank Karwacki & Deacon McCarthy help distribute orange ribbons to remind people to pray for those persecuted by ISIS and other terrorist groups!
WE ARE A WELCOMING COMMUNITY OF FAITH.
Fr. Frank blessing a skunk at a Pet blessing. Fr. Frank wil be blessing Pets on Sun. Oct. 2, 2016
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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