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-…………….CRE
Phone# 570-205-9575 kjgownley@gmail.com
Kathy Lapotsky...........Part-time Administrative Assistant
Tom Horan.......Facilities Director/Manager/Analyst
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
Corpus Christi June 11th, 2023
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish
Sunday 11:00AM- Jeffery Augustine From Family
Monday 8:00 AM- Kathryn McGinley From Jeff & Denise Crabb
Tuesday 8:00AM- Peter Betz From Anthony & Heather Santelli
Wednesday 8:00AM- Elaine Jurgill From Paul Koutch & Family
Thursday 8:00 AM – Robert Thurick From Ray & Marianne Kornacki
Friday 8:00 AM – Frank Pecaitis From Joe, Kathy and Eric Lapotsky
Saturday 8:00 AM – Andrew Foris From Tony & Dianne Candelora
Saturday 4:00 PM- Mrs Mary Ruths From Miss Mary Ruths
Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish
Sunday 11:00AM- Geraldine “Cookie” Moser From Daughter Roseann
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THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday June 11th – There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the 11:00 AM Mass from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. All are welcome!
Sunday June 11th – The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have a Meeting at 3:00 PM in the Parish Hall.
Monday June 12th – Fr. Frank will be celebrating Mass at Serenity Gardens at 2:00 PM
Sunday June 18th – There will be “Coffee and Conversation” following the 11:00 AM Mass. All are welcome to Attend!
There will be NO Charismatic Prayer Meeting this week.
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The Vocation cross will be at the home of Trudy Hancock
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Next Food Pantry Tuesday June 21st From 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
LOCAL Events
The Secular Carmelite Order invites you to A Day of Recollection/retreat, June 24th, from 9 AM – 3:30 PM with Fr. Andrew St. Hilaire at Christ the King Mission Church in Benton. The Program includes: Spiritual Presentation, Mass, Confessions, Lunch and more.
Register by: June 18th. Cost $20.00
Contact: Mary at 570-205-2100 or Sheila at 570-274-2366, you may also register via email at mbcort@gmail.com
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Parish Fundraisers
June: Lottery Calendars
July: Theme Baskets
In conjunction with Picnic in the Park, we will be having our Theme Basket Fundraiser: July 27th, 28th, and 29th in the Parish Hall.
We are now accepting any donations towards the baskets.
Basket Donation Options:
1. Donate new items, Lottery Tickets or Gift Cards towards a $50.00 basket
2. Donate a Complete basket worth $50.00 from you, your family or in memory of a loved one.
3. Donate money towards a basket.
HELLO SUMMER THEME BASKET RAFFLE
DIVINE REDEEMER CHURCH
438 WEST AVENUE
MOUNT CARMEL, PA 17851
Hello Summer Theme Basket Raffle to support Divine Redeemer Parish
E-Z Chance “Bid at Home Form”
INSTRUCTIONS: Tickets are 10 for $5.00 or 21 for $10.00. Select from the 8 terrific baskets.
Basket#1-Door Hanging and Center Piece, Basket#2-$50.00 Lottery Tickets, Basket#3-(1) Hershey Ticket and Ice Cream Maker, Basket#4-Instant Pot (Multi-Use) Pressure Cooker, Basket#5-Cheerful Sunflowers, Basket#6-$50.00 CASH, Basket#7-Quilt and Sheets (Twin Size), Basket#8-Cast Iron Frying Pan Set and Accessories.
For more information on how to get a Form for the Hello Summer Theme Basket Raffle, please contact Divine Redeemer Parish Office 570-339-3450.
Hello Summer Theme Basket Raffle Form and Money is due by Friday, June 23, 2023. Drawing is Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
The Feast of Corpus Christi
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Please join us to celebrate the Beautiful Feast of Corpus Christi
Church of Our Lady of Hope
June 11 at 3:00 PM Exposition of Blessed Sacrament will take place along with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and a procession to complete the day.
This is a beautiful way to start your summer!
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Contributions
Mass 6/3/23 & 6/4/23
- Adult Weekly…………….$3,591.00
- Loose Cash/Checks………...$447.00
- Monthly……………………..$961.00
- Steeple………………..............$55.00
- Pentecost…………….....…….$60.00
- Ascension……………………...$5.00
- Catholic Education…………...$5.00
- Catholic Communications…...$5.00
Mail & Lock-Box 5/29/23 - 6/4/23
- Adult Weekly……..…..….....$854.00
- Monthly……….......................$45700
- Steeple……………..……........$40.00
- Ascension…………….............$35.00
- Pentecost………………….….$15.00
- Catholic Education………….$15.00
Misc. Dep. For Week Ending 6/4/23
- Donations…………...…….$1,000.00
- Memorials……………..........$265.00
- Rent .………..........................$875.00
- Candles………………………$50.00
- Internment………..……....$1,100.00
The Next Diocesan Collection is June 18th, for Catholic Communications Campaign.
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Mt. Carmel Area Graduation Ceremony June 4th 2023 at the Silver Bowl. Student members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish: Gabriel & Julianne Fletcher, Jack Robert, Lilian Scalia, Matthew Scicchitano, Sarah Sosky, Bryan Trent, Isabella Trujillo, and Hannah Yucha
Notice From Fr. Frank
The St. Pauline Shrine has given me 10 free tickets for the Circus for children age 14 and under on August 30. Show times are 5 & 7 PM at the Kulpmont Veteran’s Sports Center. I am giving them to our Altar Servers on a first come basis. See Fr. Frank in the sacristy. Fr. Frank
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Flowers
IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH SWATSKI
FROM St Vincent de Paul Conference of Our Lady’s Parish
Sanctuary Candles
FOR Prayers for Health of Patricia Kline
FROM Wally, Christine and Roman
FOR Albert “Junie” Hixon
FROM Wally, Christine and Roman
FOR Thanksgiving to St. Anthony, St. Jude and St. Rita
FOR Mike Strike
FROM Wife Midge and Daughter Diane
Memorials
FOR Joseph Swatski
FROM Shirley & Barry Gilbert
FOR Daniel Pieri
FROM Doug Pieri
FOR Joseph Swatski
FROM Frank, Bonnie, Leslie Stanczyk
FOR Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Swatski
FROM Doug Pieri
FOR Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rosetta
FROM Doug Pieri
FOR Jack Coleman
FROM Rose Bailoni
FOR Joseph Swatski
FROM Julie & Bob Griffiths
FOR Joseph Swatski
FROM Kathy & Bob Wislock
FOR Joseph Swatski
FROM Florence Ecker
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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 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.
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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Many may not be aware that our church has excellent acoustics so if you are telling someone something personal but not whispering it can be heard many pews away from where you are speaking. When I am in the confessional and no one is in I leave the door open to let people know that I am available and can hear clearly every word people are speaking even though I am many pews away. Some things are personal and I wonder if people really want me to hear it. So whispering is safer for privacy and more reverent. Fr. Frank Karwacki
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Caring never takes a vacation
Please continue to give to the St Vincent de Paul Conference via collection containers in the church.
Your participation in this parish activity is appreciated.
God Bless
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INVITING NEW ALTAR SERVERS TO BE TRAINED
Fr. Frank will be training new altar servers on Sat. June 10th. at 1:00 P.M. in the church. A first Communicant and his mother is coming that day, so any student who has received their First Communion and is in any grade is also invited to attend. If coming call the parish at 570-339-1031. Fr. Frank
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BULLETIN; MARK YOUR CALENDARS. All Novenas are prayed after morning Mass. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast Day is July 17, 2023 so our Novena begins Sun. July 9th. The Novena is prayed after the 8:30 A.M. Mass on Sunday and after every 8:00 Mass on weekdays until July 17th
St. Ann, Mother of Mary Feast Day is July 26th. Novena begins Tues. July 18th and ends July 26th
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Holy Communion under Both Forms will be restored starting on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ (This Sunday). We will be offering one Cup with Precious Blood in the center between the Priest and the Extraordinary Minister distributing Hosts. The Bishop had Both forms at the Cathedral last Saturday. We will need Extraordinary Ministers to volunteer to help with the cup until the new schedule is made. Fr. Frank
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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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