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BULLETIN APRIL 27, 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, LSS
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
Mercy Sunday April 27th, 2025
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 8:30 AM- Catherine Labota From Dolores and Jerry Frantz
Sunday 11:00 AM- People of Parish
Monday 8:00 AM- Happy Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis
Tuesday 8:00AM- Pete Olanich From Mike and Sue Fletcher
Wednesday 8:00 AM – Leon and Elaine Jurgill From Sue and Mike Fletcher
Thursday 8:00 AM- Mary K. Stutz From Joseph J. Stutz III
Friday 8:00 AM – John Habowski From Bob and Anne Marie Devine
Saturday 8:00 AM – Joseph Swatski From Rosemarie Kaminski Devers
Saturday 4:00 PM- John D. Owens From Joan Owens and Sons
Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish
Sunday 11:00 AM- Marion Schu From Sandy, Tom and Kriza Rusnak
THIS WEEKS ACTIVITIES
Saturday, April 26th – Congratulations Banquet for Monsignor Frank at the Knights of Columbus starting at 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 27th – Chaplet of Divine Mercy Sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Society starting at 3:00 PM in the Church. All are Welcome to attend!
Sunday, April 27th – There will be CCD for Grades 6 thru 8 starting at 5:45 in the Parish School Building.
Monday, April 28th – There will be CCD for Grades 1 thru 5 starting at 5:45 PM in the Parish School Building.
Thursday, May 1st – There will be a Charismatic Prayer Meeting starting at 6:30 PM in the Church. All are Welcome to Attend this Meeting!!
Saturday, May 3rd – Parish Yard Sale 8:00 Am – 1:00 PM on the Parish Grounds.
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The Next Food Pantry is Tue, May 6th from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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LOCAL Events
Drop off Times are every Wed, Thurs, and Friday from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the SENIOR CENTER With the Last Day to Drop Off April 28th … No Clothes or Bedding PLEASE!
Clark’s Grove Chicken Barbeque
Saturday, April 26, 11:00AM-4:00PM
Eat-in or Take-out
$12 per dinner. Must purchase ticket in advance!
Please call Rev. Bridget at 570-205-9263.
Mount Carmel Lion’s Club
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner with Salad and Dessert. Sunday May 4th from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Atlas Legion
Adults $10.00
Take-out ONLY. Containers will be provided. DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN
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Our Lady’s Mother’s Day Dine-In Breakfast
Tickets are now available for the Mother’s day Breakfast, May 11th from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Parish Hall. Cost is $10.00 per ticket. Menu includes: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Homefries, Pan-cakes, Fruit Cup and Beverage. Tickets are on sale in the Parish Office. No Take-outs Please!
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!
Mass for Pope Francis
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 6:30PM, members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Divine Redeemer and Holy Angels Parishes gather at Holy Angels Church in Kulpmont to pray for the happy repose of the soul of Pope Francis. Rev. Andrew Stahmer will be the main celebrant with Msgr. Frank Karwacki and Rev. Bernard Wamayose concelebrating. It is customary that the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass be planned at some point leading up to the Funeral or during the immediate days following. Please try to put this time aside to attend this special Mass.
National Day of Prayer
On Thursday, May 1, at 12:20PM all are invited to the gazebo on the corner of 11th and Chestnut Streets in Kulpmont as we gather with other Christians from the Mount Carmel Ministerium on this National Day of Prayer. There is limited seating at the gazebo so those planning on participating are encouraged to bring a chair.
Contributions
Mass 4/19/25 & 4/20/25
- Adult Weekly……………..$3,364.00
- Loose………………………..$630.55
- Monthly……………...…...,.....$69.00
- Steeple……………..................$71.00
- Easter Flowers………..….....…$5.00
- Holy Thursday…..........……$288.00
- Palm Sunday...........................$75.00
- Easter…………………..…$5,421.00
- Catholic Relief Services……..$20.00
- Catholic Home Missions…….$10.00
- Holy Land……………….….$299.00
Mail & Lock-Box 4/14/25 – 4/20/25
- Adult Weekly……..…...........$794.00
- Monthly…………...…......….$175.00
- Steeple…………………..…....$17.00
- Forty Hours…………….……..$5.00
- Ascension Thursday……..….$10.00
- Easter……………………….$341.00
- Holy Thursday………..……$109.00
- Palm Sunday……………...…$10.00
- Holy Land……..……….....…$45.00
- Catholic Relief Services….…$13.00
Good Friday 4/18/25
- Adult Weekly………………..$20.00
- Steeple………..………………..$1.00
- Holy Thursday……………..$233.00
- Easter……………..………….$60.00
- Holy Land…………………..$325.00
Misc. Deposit Week Ending 4/20/25
- Donations…………..……….$300.00
- Memorials……………............$50.00
- Candles……………..………$110.00
- Flowers………………………$60.00
- Internment………….……$1,100.00
The next Diocesan Collection is in April for the Holy Land.
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Candles
FOR Mary “Baba” Lapotsky
FROM Wally, Christine and Roman
Memorials
FOR Mary Ann Wydra
FROM Ray and Marianne Kornacki
fFOR Maura Mengel
FROM Ray and Marianne Kornacki
FOR John Swetra
FROM Ray and Marianne Kornacki
FOR Linda Ahrensfield
FROM Ray and Marianne Kornacki
FOR Anthony Grayeski
FROM Ray and Marianne Kornacki
FOR Mary Ann Wydra
FROM Rose Skocik
FOR Ken Kropp Sr.
FROM Ed and Kitty Kenenitz
FOR Mr. ad Mrs. Roman Kenenitz
FROM Ed and Kitty Kenenitz
FOR Anthony (Tony) Grayeski
FROM Dorothy Ditchey
FOR Anthony (Tony) Grayeski
FROM Andrea and Ralph Herb
FOR Anthony (Tony) Grayeski
FROM Florence Kelly
FOR Anthony (Tony) Grayeski
FROM Mary Jo Zamboni
FOR Robert Ruths (Birthday Memorial)
FROM Miss Mary Ruths
Msgr. Frank Karwacki had the Traditional Blessing of Easter Baskets for the Easter Vigil Meal at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mt. Carmel, Pa. at noon on Sat. April 19, 2025
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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 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.
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.
One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babies
Fri May 9th, Sat May 10th and Sun May 11th
Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court of Victory and the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization. Forms are available on the table in the back of the Church. Please complete the form and commit to saying a number of rosaries. Return the forms in the collection basket.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
On Sunday April 27th the St. Vincent’s Society will host the Cahaplet of Divine Mercy in the Church beginning at 3:00 PM. All are Welcome to Attend this Service!!
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O Father, we come to You with our doubts and uncertainties, just like Thomas. Grant us the strength to seek the truth and the courage to believe without seeing. Help us to trust in Your promises and embrace faith, even in the moments of uncertainty. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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Bulletin April 20th 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, Barista
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
Easter Sunday of Lent April 20th, 2025
MASS INTENTIONS
Easter Vigil 8:00 PM- Margret Lutz From Michael Bradley
Easter Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish
Easter Sunday 11:00 AM- Victoria and Frank Woznicki and Family From Virginia Woznicki
Monday 8:00 AM- Dylan Leskusky From Anne Marie Tice and Mary Thul
Tuesday 8:00AM- Michael Reilley From Ramona Barella
Wednesday 8:00 AM – Patricia Barletta Parker From Edward and Denise Minnig and Family
Thursday 8:00 AM- Julia Stanton From Daughter Pat Flynn
Friday 8:00 AM – Mary C. “Sis” Zuech From Husband Henry
Saturday 8:00 AM – Millie Mushalko From Midge Strike
Saturday 4:00 PM- Msgr. Frank Karwacki From Staff and Parishioners
Sunday 8:30 AM- Catherine Labota From Dolores and Jerry Frantz
Sunday 11:00 AM- People of Parish
THIS WEEKS ACTIVITIES
Thursday, April 24th – Msgr. Frank will be Celebrating Mass at the Mt. Carmel Nursing Home.
Thursday, April 24th – There will be a Charismatic Prayer Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Church. All are welcome to Attend!
NO CCD this Week Easter Vacation
Saturday, April 26th – Congratulations Banquet for Monsignor Frank at the Knights of Columbus starting at 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 27th – The St Vincent de Paul Society will be having the Chaplet of Divine Mercy starting at 3:00 PM in the Church. All are Welcome to Attend!
*******************************The Vocation Cross will be at the home of Trudy Hancock
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The Next Food Pantry is Tue, May 6th from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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LOCAL Events
Our Lady’s Mother’s Day Dine-In Breakfast
Tickets are now available for the Mother’s day Breakfast, May 11th from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Parish Hall. Cost is $10.00 per ticket. Menu includes: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Homefries, Pan-cakes, Fruit Cup and Beverage. Tickets are on sale in the Parish Office. No Take-outs Please!
Drop off Times are every Wed, Thurs, and Friday from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the SENIOR CENTER With the Last Day to Drop Off April 28th … No Clothes or Bedding PLEASE!
Clark’s Grove Chicken Barbeque
Saturday, April 26, 11:00AM-4:00PM
Eat-in or Take-out
$12 per dinner. Must purchase ticket in advance!
Please call Rev. Bridget at 570-205-9263.
Mount Carmel Lion’s Club
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner with Salad and Dessert. Sunday May 4th from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Atlas Legion
Adults $10.00
Take-out ONLY. Containers will be provided. DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN
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Contributions
Mass 4/12/25 & 4/13/25
- Adult Weekly……………..$3,111.00
- Loose………………………..$332.00
- Monthly……………...….,.....$165.00
- Steeple……………..................$42.00
- Easter Flowers………….....…$15.00
- Holy Thursday…............……$46.00
- Palm Sunday......................$1,464.00
- Easter…………………….…$255.00
- Catholic Relief Services……..$30.00
- Catholic Home Missions……..$2.00
- Holy Land………………..….$30.00
Mail & Lock-Box 4/7/25 – 4/13/25
- Adult Weekly……..…...........$930.00
- Monthly…………...…......….$130.00
- Steeple…………………..…....$10.00
- Easter……………………….$170.00
- Holy Thursday………....……$10.00
- Palm Sunday……………...…$90.00
- Holy Land……..……….....…$10.00
- Catholic Relief Services….…$25.00
Misc. Deposit Week Ending 4/13/25
- Donations…………..……….$140.00
- Memorials……………..........$375.00
- Candles………………………$10.00
The next Diocesan Collection is in April for the Holy Land.
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Candles
FOR Paul and Martha Bartko, Michael Bartko & Joe and Gena Breck
FROM Paul and Judy Bartko
Memorials
FOR John Lawrence
FROM Mary Benfield
FOR Kortni Ann Kenenitz
FROM Edward J Kenenitz
FOR Mary Ann Wydra
FROM Claire Kornacki
FOR Mary Kroutch
FROM Gerard and Dot Higgins
FOR Mary Ann Wydra
FROM Mary Sawicki
FOR John Kwiatkowski
FROM Virginia Woznicki
FOR Mary Ann Wydra
FROM Virginia Woznicki
FOR Mary Kroutch
FROM Virginia Woznicki
FOR Maryann Horoshak
FROM Virginia Woznicki
FOR Cindy Drucis
FROM Virginia Woznicki
Easter Memorials
FOR Lenny and Millie Callahan
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR Vince and Mary Devine
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR Andy Mushalko (Birthday)
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR Czeslowski Family
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR Family and Friends from Centralia
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR John Swetra, Sr.
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR Theresa Mock
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR Molly Darrah (Anniversary Memorial)
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR Kathleen G. Mekosh
FROM Stephanie and Michael Shearn & Family
FOR Joseph and Marie Shearn
FROM Michael and Stephanie Shearn & Family
FOR Marie “Mekosh” Lapotsky
FROM Stephanie and Michael Shearn & Family
FOR Joseph Mekosh
FROM Stephanie and Michael Shearn & Family
FOR Thomas Thul
FROM Wife Mary and Family
FOR John and Theresa Snyder
FROM Mary Thul
FOR Bob Griffiths
FROM Mary Thul
FOR Gary and Donna Kehler
FROM Mary Thul
FOR Ellen Moraskie (Birthday Memorial)
FROM Sherry and David Varano & 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.
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.
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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One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babies
Fri May 9th, Sat May 10th and Sun May 11th
Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court of Victory and the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization. Forms are available on the table in the back of the Church. Please complete the form and commit to saying a number of rosaries. Return the forms in the collection basket.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
On Sunday April 7th the St. Vincent’s Society will host the Cahaplet of Divine Mercy in the Church beginning at 3:00 PM. All are Welcome to Attend this Service!!
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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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Tickeets are available at a cost of $20.00/ticket following all Masses this weekend for the Celebration for Monsignor Frank. April 26th at 6:00 PM at the Knights of Colunbus, Mt. Carmel
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A Sincere Thank You to Susan Fletcher and Sheila Zanella who purchased and Donated the New Roman Missal for the Altar. It is a Beautiful addition for this Year’s Easter Liturgies!
Also, Thank You to the anonymous Donor who purchases the New Pascal Candle used at the Easter Vigil Mass.
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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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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
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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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