Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

 

 

Asbury Park, NJ 07712

 

 

April 26, 2009

 

 

          This Sunday the readings stress our call to repentance and forgiveness when we have sinned.  We see that God's forgiveness is all inclusive as Jesus gives the task to His apostles and to us, His modern apostles, to spread the Good News of God's forgiveness to "people of all nations."  But first Jesus deals with the apostles' situation--they think he might be a ghost.  Jesus tunes into these feelings and anxieties (as He always tunes into ours).  He reassures them by showing them His wounds and invites them to eat fish and bread with Him.  He says by His actions--see, a ghost doesn't eat.  Recognize me!  He wants us to recognize all that He is in our lives and today He invites all of us to receive God's radical, generous forgiveness.

          Sometimes, as humans, we find it hard to forgive so we see God's forgiveness as only a thimble-full whereas God's forgiveness is as vast and unfathomable as the ocean.

          Why not, during this joyous season of God's boundless mercy and forgiveness in the Risen Jesus, avail ourselves of it by coming to receive it in the Sacrament of Reconciliation where we each receive God's forgiveness and peace in a very individual way?  Let's also try to imitate this life-giving forgiveness by forgiving others with a generous and loving heart.  Jesus' Risen Peace to you all!--Sr. Cathy Crowley, C.N.D.

 

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

You are invited to meet with Ms. Terry Ginter from the Office of Pastoral Planning of the Diocese of Trenton who will explain the workings of a Pastoral Council.  We hope to establish a Pastoral Council in our parish in the near future.  This informational meeting will be held on Monday, May 4th at 7:30 PM in the Church.

 

 

April 18-19

Collection     $4,784.00

Additional Easter   $1,522.00

Other Income         $827.00

Total  $7,133.00

 

 

Our monthly Diocesan Assessment Collection will be taken up next weekend, May 2-3.  The envelope for this collection is included in the packet of envelopes mailed to your home.  Our monthly assessment is $4,063.00.

 

 

First Friday of the month is May 1st.

Masses at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel are at 7:00 AM & 9:00 AM.

 

Please let the ushers know if you wish to bring the gifts to the altar at the Offertory.

 

CLASS SCHEDULE

Grades 1, 3 & 5

Monday, April 27th

Last class is May 4th

Grade 6

                             Last class is Wednesday, April 29th

 

ATTENTION: CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES

Confirmation Practice

May 6 & 13 from 7 to 8 PM/May 19 at 7 PM with sponsors

Confirmation Mass on May 20 at 4 PM

 

ALTERNATIVE MODEL FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

June 29-July 3 and August 3-August 7

Children who wish to participate must register for and attend both weeks.  Forms were sent to the home this week.

 

 

ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2009

SATURDAY

          5:00 PM       Kaitlyn Klinger, Kayla Klinger & Maggie Baker

SUNDAY

          7:00 AM      Mary Elizabeth Manfredi

          9:00 AM      Allen Didier Louis, Matthew Horbacz,

                   Justin Horbacz & Rick Alcin

          11:00 AM     Maranda Bilski, Ymmanick Merandisse,

                   Mackenson St. Surin & Vanessa Bremmer

 

 

SECOND

Robert Mc Donald and Christine Baran

 

 

Your prayers are requested for the peaceful repose of the soul of

Barbara Berman.

 

Mother’s Day is two weeks away—May 10th.  Regardless of what you plan to do for this Mother’s Day, give your mother a gift of prayers.  If you are fortunate enough to still have your mother with you in life, send her the beautiful Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Mass Remembrance Card which can be found at the entrances to the Church.  If she has gone to her eternal reward, send this spiritual bouquet to someone who is as dear as a mother to you.  Please return the outer envelope of the spiritual bouquet with your mother’s name and your gift to the Church.  These envelopes will be placed on our altar for the month of May.

 

ALTAR BOYZ

The Fort Monmouth Civilian Welfare Fund Council is sponsoring a bus trip to New York City to see Altar Boyz on Saturday, June 6th.  The bus leaves the commuter parking area in Tinton Falls at 9:30 AM sharp for a matinee performance.  Cost of $70.00 includes ticket to show and transportation.  For reservations, call Fran at 732-532-7664, Monday through Friday.

 

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

PM     5:00   Matilda & Louis Di Lieto by Eleanor & Ralph

                   Williams

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

          7:00   Special Intention of All Parishioners

          9:00   Dr. Dominick, Madeline & Louis Gentile by the Manfredi Family

          11:00  Evelyn Gubitosa & Frank Di Paola by Jo Vetrano

MONDAY, APRIL 27

          7:00   Benjamin Harvey, Jr. by Wife, Carm

          9:00   Capolongo Family by Rita & Children

MONASTERY       Gertrude Vona by Joe & Judi Mennie

MONASTERY       Betty Petillo by Alfonso & Mary Noviello

PM     7:00   Rizziero Pappalardo by Daughter, Eleanor & Bob Goslin

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

          7:00   Nellie Martelli by Husband, Jules

          9:00   Joyce A. Bartis by Jo Welter

MONASTERY       Alfonso & Elizabeth Freda by Children

MONASTERY       John Farina by Acampora Niece & Nephews: Arlene, Vincent & Raymond (Ann.)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29

          7:00   Vincent & Connie Trocchio by Family

          9:00   Mrs. Joan Whalen by Sr. Cathy Crowley, C.N.D.

MONASTERY       Richard Mc Allan by Joe & Judi Mennie

MONASTERY       In Remembrance of the Birthday of Veronica Blackstone by Daughter, Sheila Richardson

THURSDAY, APRIL 30

          7:00   Marie Aldarelli by Granddaughter, Kristie Linington & Family

          9:00   Gertrude Vona by M/M Edward Faulhaber

MONASTERY       James Garrity by James Vacchiano

MONASTERY       Mary King by Pete & Rosie Valpone

FRIDAY, MAY 1-FIRST FRIDAY

          7:00   Joseph A. Losso by M/M John Marmora

          9:00   William English by Wife, Ann & Daughters, Lisa & Lori (Ann.)

MONASTERY       Gertude Vona by Joan & John Aldarelli

MONASTERY       Jacquelyn L. Binaco by Mr. Frank Fiorentino

SATURDAY, MAY 2

          7:00   Carmine & Tessie Francese by Children & Grandchildren

MONASTERY       Pasquale D'Esposito by M/M Anthony Stelluto

MONASTERY       John Bellucci by Louie Dello

PM     5:00   Arthur "Nubby" Napolitano by Wife, Betty &

                   Daughters, (Ann.)

SUNDAY, MAY 3

          7:00   Special Intention of All Parishioners

          9:00   M/M Nello Pagnoni by Daughter, Jeanette

          11:00  Joseph Ryan Roch by Maryan Fornicola & Family

 

 

 

 

 

The Sanctuary Lamp for this week: Sarah Persichillo requested by Family

Altar Candle #1 for this week: Joseph Sengel requested by Joan & Maureen Mc Grath

Altar Candle #2 for this week: Faye Amodio Fulginiti requested by Maria Amodio & Family

Immaculate Conception Candle #1 for this week: Joyce A. Bartis requested by Celeste & Steve de Capua

Immaculate Conception Candle #2 for this week: Joyce A. Bartis requested by Celeste & Steve de Capua

St. Michael of the Saints Candle #1 for this week: Edward G. West requested by Rachel Addeo

St. Michael of the Saints Candle #2 for this week: Edward G. West requested by Rachel Addeo

Our Altar Breads & Sacramental Wine to be used for Masses at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish this week were donated in loving memory of Stanislaw Fior by Romuald Fior.

 

 

All Flowers on the altar this week are given in loving memory of Deceased Members of the D'Esposito & Sammarco Families by Pat & Delores D'Esposito.

Flowers are placed on the Blessed Mother's Altar

in Loving Memory of Thomas Cummins (11th Ann.)

by his Wife & Family

 

OLMC PTA GIFT AUCTION--CAN YOU HELP?

OLMC PTA is in need of new gifts for their Annual Pasta Dinner & Gift Auction.  Some suggestions are gift certificates, baby afghans or blankets, linens, toys, kitchen utensils or small appliances, bath accessories or similar.  Cash donations are always welcome.  Please bring your donation to the Church Office, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

 

SPRING CLOTHING DRIVE

Drop off times at the Parish Center for new and used clothing, coats, curtains, linens, shoes, pocketbooks and stuffed animals are: Saturday, May 2nd 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM and Sunday, May 3rd 7:00 AM to 12:15 PM Please bring all donations in plastic bags (no boxes or hangers).

 

St. Mary of the Assumption Church Rosary Altar Society will hold their annual buffet luncheon on Sunday, May 17th at 1:00 PM at The English Manor in Wanamassa.  Fr. John Russell, O. Carm., current professor of Christian Spirituality at Seton Hall University is the featured speaker.  Cost is $35.00.  Please send a check to St. Mary's Rectory, Att: Norma Adamitis, 46 Richmond Avenue, Deal 07723, no later than May 11th.

 

 

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

 

 

Asbury Park, NJ 07712

 

 

April 12, 2009

 

 

HE IS RISEN – ALLELUIA

One of the most moving and powerful poems written by William Butler Yeats was his “Easter-1916.â€�  Yeats had reluctantly come to recognize the transforming effect on Ireland of its “Easter Rebellion.â€�  Launched on Easter Monday, 1916-the timing no coincidence- by a “motleyâ€� crew of unlikely leaders, Yeats had come to appreciate “the Risingâ€� as  the rebirth of the Irish nation.  His refrain throughout the poem is “All changed, changed utterly.  A terrible beauty is born.â€� All Christians can say as much at every Easter time if we really believe, as the Orthodox say each Easter: “Christ is risen; He is risen indeed.â€�

Do we really believe it—this crowning event in the historical life of Jesus and God’s ultimate seal upon his as the Christ of our faith? For Easter is a lot to believe.  That Jesus lived, died and then was raised up by God on our behalf (Rom 4:25); that bonded with Christ by Baptism, we too, are raised up and can “live in newness of lifeâ€� (Rom 6:4).  It’s a lot to believe that “the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us alsoâ€� (2 Cor 4:14), that his resurrection has given us “the victoryâ€� over sin, that evil cannot finally triumph—why even death has “lost its stingâ€� (1 Cor 15: 55-57).  We know for sure that we will die, but can we also trust that “in Christ, shall all be brought to lifeâ€� again? (1 Cor 15:22).

--Deacon Ken Mc Kenna

 

DIVINE MERCY CELEBRATION

Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated here in our parish next Sunday, April 19th at 3:00 PM.  We will have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, pray the rosary, pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, listen to a Gospel reading and homily, and conclude with blessing the image of Divine Mercy and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.  We encourage you to keep that afternoon free and come to receive the beautiful gift of love and mercy that God has for each one of us.

 

 

Your prayers are requested for the peaceful repose of the soul of

Carmel Delonardo.

 

CALL TO CRAFTERS!

The Center in Asbury Park is launching a community wide Mask Making Project called "Facing HIV & Homelessness."  The project will include face masks of over 50 people who are clients and residents of The Center, community and business leaders and members of the local faith communities.  To make this happen we are looking for your help!  We are looking for creative found objects like fabric, yarn, ribbon, buttons, sequins, old costume jewelry, sea shells, tissue paper, aluminum foil, quart-size plastic yogurt containers, large zip-lock bags, plastic table cloths, shoeboxes, Styrofoam food trays, paper towels and random found object.  You can drop the items off at The Center, 806 Third Avenue, Asbury Park or call 732-774-3416 for pick-up.

 

 

CLASS SCHEDULE

Grades 1-5	Apr. 20, 27 No class Apr. 13th	4:00 to 5:00 PM
Grades 6	April 22, 29	7:00 to 8:30 PM

ATTENTION: CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES

Important dates to remember!

Confirmation Interviews are Monday, April 20th

 

 

THE ARCADIAN CHORALE

The Arcadian Chorale offers a concert program: Joseph Hayden's "The Promise of Paradise" and "The Seven Last Words of Christ" with orchestra.  Tickets are $22.00 for general, $20.00 for senior citizens and $12.00 for students.  Tickets can be purchased at Holy Spirit Rectory or www.arcadianchorale.org.

 

 

ST. ROSE HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSION

St. Rose High School is now accepting applications for their wait list for the Classes of 2011 and 2012.  A limited number of seats will be available for September 2009.  The Class of 2013 has a wait list and current eighth graders who would like to be added to that list must have taken the High School Placement Test.  A make up test will be announced.  Please contact Lynn Kroll, Registrar at 732-681-2858 for more information or to apply for admission

 

SPAGHETTI DINNER

Ballard United Methodist Church, 1515 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park,  is sponsoring a Spaghetti Dinner (featuring homemade sauce) on Saturday, April 18th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.  Bake Table and takeout is available.  Cost is $7.00 for Adults in advance, $8.00 at the door and $4.00 for children under 12.  For information call 732-775-7018.

 

COLLECTION UPDATE

Due to early transmission of this week's bulletin, collection figures were not available.  Look for an update in next week's bulletin.

 

OLMC LADIES’ SOCIETY

OLMC Ladies’ Society will meet on Tuesday, April 14th at 1:00 PM in Carmel Hall.

 

 

CLOTHING DRIVE
 

Start saving and packing…

 

Weekend of May 2--3

 

Times to be announced!