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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
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
Twenty-fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time September 15th, 2024
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish
Sunday 11:00 AM- Charles and Dorothy Kowalchick From The Koutch Family
Monday 8:00 AM- Faith Ann Smink From Tony and Dianne Candelora
Tuesday 8:00AM- Laura and Frank Strike From Daughter-in-law Midge Strike and Granddaughter Diane
Wednesday 8:00 AM – Vincent Leskusky From Dolores Honecker
Thursday 8:00 AM – John Gudonis From Ray and Mary Ann Bartosic
Friday 8:00 AM – Joseph Swatski From MCCH Class 1954
Saturday 8:00 AM – Joseph Murray From Tonya Ladika
Saturday 4:00 PM- Mr. and Mrs. Milo Nicoletti From Susan Kenenitz
Sunday 8:30 AM- John Labota From Wife Wendy, Jason and Jaimee
Sunday 11:00 AM- Mike Breslin From Family
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, Sept. 15th – CCD Classes start at 5:45 PM in the Parish School Building for grades 6 thru 8
Monday, Sept 16th – CCD Classes for grades 1 thru 5 will start at 5:45 PM in the Parish School Building
Thursday, Sept 19th – Fr. Frank will be Celebrating Mass at the Mt. Carmel Nursing Home starting at 2:00 PM.
Thursday Sept 19th – 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 Tuesday Sept. 17th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
LOCAL Events
Bayberry Candles
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas are once again selling bayberry candles. The cost is $10.00 for a set of (2) tapers. Contact any Catholic Daughter to purchase candles. Please support our local CDA court in this fundraiser.
“Box of Joy”
The Catholic Daughters are participating in the “Box of Joy” project. Shoebox-size boxes are filled with small gifts, school supplies, apparel and other essential and useful items. Special shoeboxes will soon be available after Mases for anyone who would like to fill a box and help an impoverished child who would not receive a Christmas gift,
Contributions
Mass 9/7/24 & 9/8/24
- Adult Weekly……………..$3,186.00
- Loose Cash……….………....$165.00
- Monthly………………....,,,...$449.00
- Steeple……………..................$78.00
- Catholic Education.................$20.00
- Insurance…………………….$10.00
- Peter’s Pence…………….....$459.00
Mail & Lock-Box 9/2/24 – 9/8/24
- Adult Weekly……..…….......$998.00
- Monthly………........................$45.00
- Steeple…………………..........$65.00
- Assumption………………..…..$5.00
- Peter’s Pence………………...$45.00
Misc. Deposit Week Ending 9/8/24
- Memorials………..……........$255.00
- Donations………...………....$300.00
- Flowers…………..……...……$46.00
The next Diocesan Collection is Peter’s Pence in September
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Altar Flowers
FOR Janet Persing
FROM Daughters
Sanctuary Candles
FOR Mike Strike
FROM Wife Midge and Daughter Diane
Memorials
FOR Grazia Purpura
FROM Doug Pieri
FOR Peter “Pete” Purpura
FROM Jackie Matlow
FOR Grazia Purpura
FROM Paul and Judy Bartko
FOR Pete and Grace Purpura
FROM Pat Flynn
FOR Pete and Grace Purpura
FROM Kate and Pat Grybos
FOR Bonnie Stanczyk
FROM Husband Frank, Daughter Leslie and Grandson Cameron
FOR Charles McAndrew
FROM Ray and Mary Ann Bartosic
In Honor
FOR Jane and Doug Hinman (40th Wedding ANNIVERSARY)
FROM Holly Moroz
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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.
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
Fridays 10AM-4PM with Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 PM.
MASS AT ST PAULINE SHRINE
Every First Friday of the month starting at 9:00 AM
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“The Beginning Experience”
“The Beginning Experience” Team for the Harrisburg Diocese announces that they have booked Camp Kirchenwald, Lebanon, PA for a Beginning Experience Weekend, Nov 8-10, 2024.
The ecumenical Beginning Experience weekends are an approved program designed for those suffering the loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation. Hundreds of persons have been helped to move towards successful, productive, happy lives by attending one of these weekends.
The weekend is led by persons who have lost a spouse through death or divorce and are trained in facilitating a weekend. Each Beginning Experience Team is certified by the International Beginning Experience Organization.
Beginning Experience is your Church at work to provide help, healing and spiritual restoration. Check the Harrisburg Diocesan WEB SITE: http://www.hbgdiocese.org/ and go to marriage and family or check www.beginningexperience.org. Information can also be obtained by contacting the Harrisburg Beginning Experience Team, Julie, at 717-379-0800.
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School Reunion
Attention all graduates of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, St. Edwards, Shamokin Catholic and Mt. Carmel Catholic High!
To celebrate 65 years of excellence in Catholic Education an All-decades Reunion is planned for November 9th at the school. The event will begin with Mass celebrated by Fr. Jonathan Sawicki '01 at 4:00pm in the gym, followed by a social in the cafeteria. A light buffet, soft drinks, & beer & wine will be served.
Cost is $25 per person. This is an adult event; you must be 21 to attend the social. RSVP online at www.lourdesregional.org or send a check to OLOL, 2001 Clinton Avenue, Coal Twp., PA 17866. For questions contact Jacqueline Kerris at 570-.644.0375 x010 or email jacqueline.kerris@lourdesregional.org. We hope to see you there!
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Help needed to move a Tabernacle from our church to St. Michael’s Church in Shenandoah. Fr. Frank, the executor for Fr. Sempko’s Will, is trying to fulfill the will which stated that the tabernacle Fr. Sempko personally owned would be given to the Ukrainian Sisters in Shenandoah but they said we don’t want it but give it to St. Michael’s. Msgr. Grabowski agreed to take it but needs help in getting it from us. It will need 2 men to lift it into a van or truck and take it there.Fr. Frank
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Diocese of Harrisburg Policy
ATTENTION ALL: OUR PARISH FOLLOWS ALL THE DIOCEAN REGULATIONS ON YOUTH PROTECTION. Google search 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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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)
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MEMORIAL ENVELOPES
There are NEW Memorial Envelopes to be utilized on the tables in the back of the church and side entrance. PLEASE NOTE: they are different than the old envelopes. We are no longer able to order the other envelopes. Please use these when requesting memorials. Thank You!
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The Feast of THE EXALTATION of THE CROSS was Saturday Sept 14th
“Lord Jesus Christ, by your death on the cross, you triumphed over sin and death. Raise our fallen world to the Glory no human can expect.” Amen
September 11, 2001
Never Forget!!!
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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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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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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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