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<strong>Our</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Carmel</strong> R.C. <strong>Church</strong><br />
Second Sunday <strong>of</strong> Advent<br />
December 4, 2011<br />
Holy Day <strong>of</strong> Obligation<br />
Immaculate Conception Vigil 12/7<br />
4:30pm & 7:00pm<br />
Immaculate Conception 12/8<br />
8:00am, 4:30pm & 7:00pm
Parish Office-NEW OFFICE HOURS<br />
Telephone 475-4739 Fax 447-1030<br />
Website:www.olmcpatchogue.<strong>org</strong><br />
Rectory Office Hours<br />
Monday - Friday 9:30am - 4:00pm<br />
Saturday<br />
12:00pm - 5:00pm<br />
Sunday<br />
9:00am - 1:00pm<br />
Administrator: Christine Erhart<br />
Parish Outreach<br />
Telephone 475-9580 Fax 447-1030<br />
Outreach Office Hours<br />
Monday - Tuesday - Thursday 9:30am - 2:30pm<br />
Director: John Walsh<br />
Asst. Director: Mildred Cornelius<br />
Religious Education<br />
Telephone: 289-7327<br />
Religious Education Office Hours<br />
Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm<br />
Administrator: Susan Schmutz<br />
Assistant Directors <strong>of</strong> Religious Education<br />
Madlyn D’Ambrose & Kim Fontaine<br />
Choir<br />
Music Director: Germaine Fontaine<br />
Regional School<br />
Holy Angels Regional School 475-0422<br />
Principal- Ms. Michele Mulderrig<br />
Sacrament <strong>of</strong> Reconciliation<br />
Confessions are available Saturday at 4:00pm in the<br />
<strong>Church</strong> or by appointment.<br />
Sacrament <strong>of</strong> Baptism<br />
Baptisms are celebrated on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday<br />
<strong>of</strong> the month at 1:00pm in the <strong>Church</strong>. Baptismal<br />
preparation is required prior to the baptism <strong>of</strong> any child.<br />
Sacrament <strong>of</strong> Marriage<br />
Arrangement must be made 6 months in advance. No date<br />
for a wedding can be given over the phone or reserved<br />
until the couple completes the formal paperwork with<br />
a member <strong>of</strong> the pastoral staff.<br />
R.C.I.A. is for those who are interested in coming<br />
into the Catholic <strong>Church</strong> or a Catholic interested in<br />
completing the Sacraments <strong>of</strong> Initiation. Call the Faith<br />
Formation <strong>of</strong>fice for more information.<br />
Pastor<br />
Rev. Michael J. Torpey<br />
Deacons<br />
Joseph Mystkowski<br />
Anthony Graviano<br />
In Residence<br />
Rev. Freddy Lozano,<br />
Brookhaven Hispanic Ministry<br />
Rev. Thomas Aidoo,<br />
Chaplain, Stony Brook Hospital<br />
Rev. John Baptist Attakruh,<br />
Chaplain, Brookhaven Memorial Hospital<br />
Weekly Mass Schedule<br />
Daily Mass 8:00am (Chapel)<br />
Saturday Evening 5:00pm<br />
Sunday Morning 8:00am<br />
9:45am (Children’s Liturgy <strong>of</strong> the Word)<br />
11:30am<br />
For Holy Days <strong>of</strong> Obligation Mass Schedule<br />
See front cover<br />
The Rectory Religious Store-The <strong>Church</strong> store<br />
is open during regularly scheduled Mass hours. The<br />
Rectory store is open everyday during regular rectory<br />
hours. We do not accept credit cards at this time.<br />
Homebound When you or someone you love are not<br />
able to make it to mass for an extended period <strong>of</strong> time,<br />
we would like to help you stay connected with our<br />
parish life, by bringing Communion to you or your<br />
loved one, in your home. Please call the rectory to make<br />
arrangements<br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> Consolation is a ministry that<br />
assists Families in planning the funeral liturgies for<br />
their loved ones. For information about joining this<br />
ministry please call the rectory.<br />
Exposition <strong>of</strong> the Blessed Sacrament<br />
Every Thursday following the 8:00am Mass until<br />
midnight in the Chapel. Chaplet <strong>of</strong> Divine Mercy at<br />
3:00pm. Right to Life Rosary at 7:00pm. Special Holy<br />
Hour and Benediction from 11:00pm to Midnight.<br />
On 12/8, when we have the Nat’l Night <strong>of</strong><br />
Prayer (see page 11) we will not have<br />
The Rosary for Life at 7:00pm-8:00pm<br />
New Parishioners are invited to come to the Rectory and pick up a registration form. Envelopes are available upon request.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION<br />
Confession <strong>of</strong> Sins Acceptance <strong>of</strong> Penance<br />
In the sacrament <strong>of</strong> reconciliation we celebrate God's f<strong>org</strong>iving<br />
love. We also rejoice that the community loves<br />
and accepts us despite our sin. After being welcomed by<br />
the priest, listening to the word <strong>of</strong> God, and examining<br />
our conscience, we confess our sins. Confession is a way<br />
the church has <strong>of</strong> saying we are loved, that we can come<br />
home. It is also a way to help us say that we are sorry.<br />
Confession reminds us how to live in Christ's way.<br />
Confession is always made in the light <strong>of</strong>. God's mercy.<br />
We talk with the priest in a conversational and clarifying<br />
way. Confession is not just a listing <strong>of</strong> sins, but rather a<br />
consideration <strong>of</strong> what we have done or failed to do. We<br />
also determine how we will change so we can live more<br />
fully as the family <strong>of</strong> God.<br />
When the community gathers to celebrate the rite, all say<br />
the Confiteor together (I confess to almighty God ...)' a<br />
general formula for confession. We also pray together the<br />
<strong>Our</strong> Father, the prayer <strong>of</strong> Jesus. In this prayer we ask for<br />
f<strong>org</strong>iveness. Both <strong>of</strong> these prayers, coming before the<br />
individual confession <strong>of</strong> sins, clearly remind us that we<br />
are a family, brothers and sisters who affect one another's<br />
lives by the way we live or fall to live gospel lives.<br />
Just as we try to make up and become friends again with<br />
someone we have hurt, so the priest—who represents the<br />
community and Christ—suggests an act <strong>of</strong> penance to<br />
make up for the past and help us begin a new life. This<br />
act <strong>of</strong> penance is sometimes a prayer, a service, or a work<br />
<strong>of</strong> mercy. All these things are signs <strong>of</strong> our sorrow and<br />
desire to walk again with God and God's people. These<br />
actions remind us that sin and f<strong>org</strong>iveness affect the entire<br />
community.<br />
• As a sign <strong>of</strong> these rites, the word sorry has been placed<br />
on the parish patchwork quilt.<br />
DECEMBER<br />
Dec. 10th<br />
1st Reconciliation<br />
2:00pm <strong>Church</strong><br />
Dec. 11th<br />
Grades 3 & 4 Mass<br />
And Bagel Breakfast<br />
Food Drive-Waldbaums<br />
Patchogue 9am-5pm<br />
Dec. 18th FRED Session #3<br />
Dec. 19th<br />
Christmas Pageant Rehearsal<br />
7pm <strong>Church</strong><br />
Dec. 21 & 22nd No Classes Scheduled<br />
Dec.26 - Jan. 2 No Classes Scheduled<br />
Reminder: Please come join<br />
our Grade 3 & 4 Religious<br />
Education Students as they<br />
host a Bagel Breakfast<br />
following the 9:45am Mass<br />
on December 11th<br />
all are welcome<br />
The Students <strong>of</strong> Holy Angels Regional School<br />
Invite You to HONOR AN ANGEL IN YOUR LIFE<br />
All the honorees will be lifted up in prayer at a special Mass at:<br />
St. Francis de Sales <strong>Church</strong> in Patchogue on<br />
Friday, December 16th at 11 A.M.<br />
DONATION: $5 per ANGEL HONOREE<br />
There is no limit to the amount <strong>of</strong> Angels you can honor.<br />
Please make checks made payable to:<br />
Holy Angels Regional School<br />
HONOR AN ANGEL 2011<br />
I, __________________________________________________<br />
ADDRESS __________________________________________<br />
PHONE_____________________________________________<br />
HONOR AS AN ANGEL IN MY LIFE<br />
NAME_____________________________________________<br />
ADDRESS__________________________________________<br />
PLEASE INDICATE IF THE PERSON TO BE HONORED IS<br />
DECEASED ______<br />
IF YES, PLEASE INDICATE FAMILY MEMBER TO<br />
NOTIFY:<br />
NAME___________________________________________<br />
ADDRESS _______________________________________<br />
_________________________________________________<br />
SEND ADDITIONAL HONOREES ON A PIECE OF PAPER<br />
ATTACHED TO THIS INVITATION.<br />
THANK YOU FOR HONORING OUR ANGELS!<br />
QUESTIONS? 631.475.0422
PARISH OUTREACH<br />
Parish Outreach Helping<br />
Hands Tree Christmas Gift<br />
Tags have all been chosen by<br />
our parishioners as <strong>of</strong> the<br />
close <strong>of</strong> 11:30am Mass<br />
Sunday November 27th.<br />
We would like to remind those <strong>of</strong> you who<br />
have taken the gift cards to PLEASE return<br />
the gift wrapped present along with the gift<br />
tag firmly attached on or before December<br />
15th so that the presents can be distributed on<br />
Sunday December 18th. If you were unable to<br />
chose a gift tag and would still like to donate a<br />
gift to a family in need please contact the<br />
Parish Outreach Office at 475-9580. Store<br />
gift cards can be dropped <strong>of</strong>f to the Parish<br />
Outreach Office and will be given to those<br />
families in need <strong>of</strong> presents for their children.<br />
Making A Difference<br />
We would like to thank The Milano Family along<br />
with some <strong>of</strong> our confirmation candidates, who this<br />
year held a food drive outside <strong>of</strong> Waldbaum’s Food<br />
Store in Patchogue. This food was collected for and<br />
generously donated to the <strong>Our</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Carmel</strong><br />
Parish Outreach.<br />
We would like to thank all <strong>of</strong> the parishioners <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Our</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Carmel</strong> for your overwhelming<br />
generosity that has enabled the pantry shelves <strong>of</strong> our<br />
Parish Outreach to overflow with food that has been<br />
and will be given to those is need this holiday season.<br />
Your generosity this year has enabled us to provide<br />
123 families Thanksgiving Dinner.<br />
We would like to thank the<br />
Navy Seals Team 6 for their<br />
generous donation to<br />
<strong>Our</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Carmel</strong>.<br />
The students <strong>of</strong> Holy Angels Regional School would like<br />
to thank you all for supporting our annual World’s Finest<br />
Candy bar sale!! Thanks to your generosity we sold 669<br />
bars and received $103.00 in donations. With the<br />
donated funds, we are giving Parish Outreach 103 candy<br />
bars to distribute to members <strong>of</strong> our community who<br />
receive assistance through our Parish. We’re sure that<br />
will bring a smile to the faces <strong>of</strong> many children in our<br />
community Thank you for helping us to help others!!<br />
"The Blessed Virgin Mary..."<br />
The subject <strong>of</strong> this immunity from original sin is the person <strong>of</strong><br />
Mary at the moment <strong>of</strong> the creation <strong>of</strong> her soul and its infusion<br />
into her body.<br />
Sign <strong>of</strong> the Times<br />
As a little girl climbed onto Santa’s lap. Santa<br />
asked the usual, “And what would you like for<br />
Christmas?”<br />
The child stared at him for a minute, then<br />
gasped, “Didn’t you get my e-mail?”<br />
A woman went to the post <strong>of</strong>fice to buy<br />
stamps for her Christmas cards. “What denomination?”<br />
asked the clerk.<br />
“Oh, good heavens! Have we come to this?”<br />
said the woman. “Well, give me 30 Catholic ones, 10<br />
Baptist ones, 20 Lutherans and 40 Presbyterian.”<br />
Each year it seems there are more families in need<br />
<strong>of</strong> assistance. Thanks to the donations made both<br />
financially and with food donations we are able to<br />
continue this ministry.<br />
Thank you<br />
As Christmas approached, a young boy was<br />
praying upstairs while his mother sat beside him. His<br />
dad and grandmother were downstairs. “Lord, I pray<br />
for a train set, a remote-control car and a new bicycle!!!<br />
He proclaimed.<br />
“You don’t have to shout, dear,” said his<br />
mom. “God’s not deaf.”<br />
“I know,” said the boy. “But Grandma is.”
PARISH OUTREACH-LOCAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION<br />
Child Abuse Hotline 800-342-3720<br />
Birthright 631-821-9727<br />
Divorced/Separated 631-475-3871<br />
Hope House 631-473-6030<br />
L.I. Women’s Coalition 631-666-8833<br />
Victim’s Info Bureau 631-360-3606<br />
Family Health Plus 631-435-3000<br />
Child Health Plus 631-435-3000<br />
Food Stamps 631-789-9546<br />
AA Hotline 24 Hours 631-669-1124<br />
Gamblers Anon -24 Hrs 631-586-7171<br />
FAN Program 631-491-4166<br />
Narcotics Anonymous 631-689-6262<br />
FEMA<br />
to register, call<br />
1-800-621-3362<br />
TTY 1-800-462-7585<br />
or online at DisasterAssistance.gov<br />
CATHOLIC CHARITIES / Talbot House, a voluntary<br />
Chemical Dependence Crisis Center, located in<br />
Bohemia provides withdrawal services for males<br />
and females over the age <strong>of</strong> 18, who are seeking to<br />
stop and/or withdraw from alcohol and/or drug use.<br />
The medical and clinical staff at Talbot House will<br />
assess the kind <strong>of</strong> care the person needs, to begin his/<br />
her journey to recovery. For more information,<br />
please call: 631-589-4144. available 24/7.<br />
Each call is confidential. NO fee for service<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional therapy, provided by New York State<br />
licensed therapists, is available to our parish Services<br />
are provided by The Catholic Counseling Center,<br />
which is ‘independent <strong>of</strong> and not controlled or supervised<br />
by the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies,<br />
including Medicare, are honored. Confidential<br />
information and appointments are available by calling<br />
Dr. Giuliani at 631-243-2503 or<br />
www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com<br />
Volunteers Needed: Good Shepherd Hospice<br />
To learn more please call 631-465-6355<br />
Are you that special person who is willing to walk<br />
along with our patients and families during their<br />
final journey?<br />
Benefits: Get health insurance at little or no<br />
cost for the entire family. NYS-sponsored<br />
Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus and<br />
Medicaid Managed Care health insurance<br />
programs from UnitedHealthcare Plus (CHP)<br />
and Medicaid Managed Care covered services<br />
include:<br />
Doctor Visits<br />
Emergency Care<br />
Vaccinations<br />
X-Rays, lab & other tests<br />
Hospital stays & more<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Labor: 160 South Ocean<br />
Avenue., Patchogue, NY 11772<br />
Call: Victor Feliciano (631) 294-7707<br />
available Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Friday<br />
9:30-am to 3:00pm<br />
Hablamos Español!<br />
The C.S.F.P. (Commodity Supplemental<br />
Food Program), funded by USDA, NYS-<br />
DOH, and administered by Catholic<br />
Charities is <strong>of</strong>fering free food for 6-12<br />
months post-partum women, children from<br />
the age <strong>of</strong> 5 up to their sixth birthday, and<br />
seniors age 60 and over, who are incomeeligible.<br />
The food package includes cheese,<br />
milk, starches, cereals, juices, canned fruits,<br />
vegetables, canned fish, meats and more.<br />
Income guidelines for seniors are as follows:<br />
GROSS MONTHLY INCOME FOR SENIORS<br />
Single Senior: $1180 or Less<br />
Senior Couple: $1594 or Less<br />
Information: (516) 623-4568 (631) 491-4156<br />
A Bereavement group for adults who have<br />
had a significant loss will be held in the<br />
Parish Center beginning November 10 th<br />
through December 22 nd on Thursday from<br />
3:00-4:30 PM. The group runs for 6 weeks<br />
and is free <strong>of</strong> charge. It <strong>of</strong>fers support during<br />
this painful time <strong>of</strong> trying to cope with<br />
your loss. Please contact: The Rectory at<br />
475-4739 or Clarice Curry at 465-6253
Altar Servers Meeting<br />
Attention all Boys and Girls<br />
who have already received their<br />
First Communion and are willing<br />
and able to serve at Sunday<br />
Liturgy. We would like to have<br />
at least two servers for each<br />
mass. So if you feel you would<br />
want to help and your parents would<br />
be able to support your participation,<br />
we welcome you to attend an information<br />
and training meeting on Saturday,<br />
December 10th at 11:00AM in<br />
the <strong>Church</strong>.<br />
PLEASE NOTE - ALL CURRENT<br />
ALTAR SERVERS ARE ALSO REQUESTED TO<br />
ATTEND THE SAME MEETING.<br />
Important training information will be provided.<br />
December Mass Schedule<br />
Immaculate Conception Vigil 12/7<br />
4:30pm & 7:00pm<br />
Immaculate Conception 12/8<br />
8:00am, 4:30pm & 7:00pm<br />
Christmas Eve 12/24<br />
4:00pm and 12:00am (Midnight)<br />
Christmas Day 12/25<br />
8:00am, 9:45am & 11:30am<br />
Solemnity <strong>of</strong> Mary Vigil 12/31<br />
5:00pm<br />
Solemnity <strong>of</strong> Mary 1/1/12<br />
8:00am, 9:45am & 11:30am<br />
The Road Trip-A Travel Guide for Life’s Journey<br />
By Kathleen Graviano<br />
We all have a purpose in this life, but our purpose is not an end<br />
result. The journey from our first pitiful cry to our last breath<br />
and sigh— the challenging road trip that is life is what brings<br />
us excitement, meaning and lasting grace. In The Road Trip: A<br />
Travel Guide for Life’s Journey, teacher and author Kathleen<br />
Graviano, who is also Deacon Tony’s wife, shares the many<br />
lessons she has learned along life’s way and helps us discover<br />
the skills and attitudes to not only survive our journey but to<br />
actually enjoy the ride.<br />
The Road Trip is available at our religious store in the front <strong>of</strong><br />
the church. It is also available through your local bookseller or<br />
preferred on-line retailer such as Amazon or Barnes and Noble.<br />
COMMUNITY EVENTS<br />
Christmas Concert Benefits The Inn Soup Kitchen<br />
Wyandanch, New York<br />
Through the generosity <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> St. Joseph,<br />
on Sunday, December 11th at 7pm St. Joseph’s<br />
Choir and friends will present a FREE concert at<br />
St. Joseph’s <strong>Church</strong> in Babylon Village. They will<br />
perform Handel’s MESSIAH and Vivaldi’s GLORIA<br />
directed by Dr. Marie Drohan and accompanied by<br />
soloists and sophisticated strings. Additionally the<br />
choir will sing Bibel’s “Ave Maria” and Nance’s<br />
“A Child My Choice” will be enhanced by the<br />
outstanding voice <strong>of</strong> tenor, Robert Murphy.<br />
Preceding the concert will be a candlelight<br />
procession.<br />
Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony<br />
Sunday, December 11th at 6:30pm<br />
Please come and join us for this world wide<br />
commemoration which honors children, siblings and<br />
grandchildren <strong>of</strong> all ages who have died from any<br />
cause. We do this to honor children, that their light<br />
may always shine. We will be sharing readings,<br />
candle lighting, and fellowship. Good Shepherd R.C.<br />
<strong>Church</strong> 1370 Grundy Avenue Holbrook, NY<br />
631-444-3690<br />
The celebration <strong>of</strong> the Feast <strong>of</strong><br />
the Holy Innocents<br />
Date: December 28th<br />
Time: 7:30pm<br />
Place: Assumption <strong>of</strong> the Blessed Virgin Mary<br />
Fellowship will follow in the Parish Center Hall<br />
Andy Cooney’s<br />
“Classic Irish Christmas Show”<br />
Dec. 11 at 2pm at St. Joseph College to benefit Hope<br />
House Ministries. Reserved seat admission tickets<br />
are $30 and may be purchased through Hope House<br />
Ministries at 631-928-2377 ext. 22<br />
Dominican Village Independent and<br />
Assisted Living Residence<br />
Rental Retirement Community<br />
Respite Care and Short Term Stay<br />
565 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701<br />
phone 842-6091 fax 842-6131 web<br />
www.domincanvillage.<strong>org</strong><br />
Open House Dates:<br />
December 17th, 22nd and 29th<br />
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Anthony Aleixo, Vicki Atkins,<br />
Baby Isabella & Louis,<br />
Faye Belmont, Michael Bernich,<br />
Father Bonaventure<br />
William Cahill, Nancy Cataldo,<br />
Rose Caputo,<br />
Rose Cavazzini,Yolanda Celone,<br />
Betty Duarte, Josephine Gray<br />
Roy Hanson, Robert Harrison,<br />
Abel Robert Jara,<br />
Lori Ann M. Kaan,<br />
Natale Kennedy,<br />
Giavana Laakman,<br />
John Laakman Jr.,<br />
Rose-Marie Limoggio,<br />
Dove Lipponer,<br />
James Lo Dolce, Michael Lubrico,<br />
Diana Lucena-Rene,<br />
Ann Mc Carthy, Michael Marrone,<br />
Ann Michels, Jane Mirra,<br />
James Moran, Kristina Nemeth,<br />
Don Neri,<br />
Adaline & John Newberg,<br />
Manuel Oblatore Jr.,<br />
Anne Palmieri<br />
Mary & Ge<strong>org</strong>e Schordine,<br />
Bill Todd,<br />
Marialena & Christopher Trinca,<br />
Joan Valenti, Louis Valenti,<br />
William Waszmer, Jane Welischar,<br />
Alberta & Ted Wilson,<br />
Phillip Zeo, Anthony Zerato,<br />
Ge<strong>org</strong>e Zimlinghaus<br />
Mark Frank Biondi, Tim Brady,<br />
Mathew L. Brandi, Bryan Budd,<br />
Francis X. Castellano,<br />
Christopher Chernis,<br />
Brian Dale, Johnathan Delvalle,<br />
Dennis Ryan Dooley,<br />
Jeremy Ferguson, Ronald Horton,<br />
Joe Hwang , Joseph Janssen,<br />
Tracey M. Kent<strong>of</strong>fio,<br />
Chris Klimek, Frankie Lopez,<br />
Blake Lubic, Adam McCarthy,<br />
Eugene Mahan, Al Mediate,<br />
Daniel Murphy,<br />
Patrick Musumeci,<br />
Jonathan Parker,<br />
Michael Peckham, Ernesto Perez,<br />
Maria Perez, Thomas Peters,<br />
Michael B. Poole,<br />
David D. Post, Aldo Ruiz,<br />
Szu-Moy Ruiz, Michael Sedlak,<br />
Michael Simon,<br />
Fianna Sogomoyan,<br />
Anthony Ventura,<br />
Jonathan Warshauer,<br />
Joseph Waszmer,<br />
Robert W. White,<br />
Brian Wilkenson,<br />
Brendon James Willy<br />
Please note: The Mass Book<br />
for 2012 will open on<br />
December 5th<br />
Saturday, December 3rd<br />
8:00am Josephine Casturani<br />
5:00pm Salvatore Barbera<br />
Sunday, December 4th<br />
8:00am Robert Andretta<br />
9:45am Peter Nocerino<br />
11:30am People <strong>of</strong> the Parish<br />
Monday, December 5th<br />
8:00am Sgro Family and<br />
Sal Calota<br />
Tuesday, December 6th<br />
8:00am Stephanie Adamus &<br />
Son Vaclav Adamus<br />
Wednesday, December 7th<br />
8:00am<br />
4:30pm Ethel Whittles<br />
7pm Salvatore Barbera<br />
Thursday, December 8th<br />
8:00am<br />
4:30pm Grace Shpak<br />
7pm Cotilda Gomes<br />
Friday, December 9th<br />
8:00am Patrick Tierney<br />
Saturday, December 10th<br />
8:00am Jean Popiclarz<br />
5:00pm Joe Blomberg-<br />
Gilmartin Family<br />
Sunday, December11th<br />
8:00am Grace Shpak<br />
9:45am Cosimo Rizzi<br />
11:30am People <strong>of</strong> the Parish<br />
(L) Living (SI) Special Intention
Monday Night Prayer Group<br />
7:30 pm in the Chapel, Contact Jerry Curreri at 698-3533<br />
Wednesday Night Prayer Group<br />
7:30 pm in a Private Home,<br />
Contact Mary Peterson at 475-4739<br />
Marian Movement for Priests Prayer Group<br />
Thursday, 7:30 pm in the Parish<br />
Center Contact Michael Milano 475-8017<br />
Living Waters Charismatic Prayer Group<br />
Thursday, 7:30 pm in the Parish Center,<br />
Contact Tom Swengros at 447-1443<br />
St. Monica’s Prayer Group<br />
Thursday, 8:30 to 9:30 pm in the Chapel<br />
Spanish Prayer Group<br />
Friday, 8 pm in Chapel, Contact Gloria Lopez at 924-3598<br />
Lay Franciscans Meeting Parish Center<br />
1st Sunday <strong>of</strong> each month 1pm to 4pm<br />
22nd Annual NATIONAL NIGHT OF PRAYER<br />
FOR LIFE and AMERICA 2011<br />
Thursday, December 8th 9:00 PM To<br />
1:00 AM Friday, December 9th<br />
The Immaculate Conception was the<br />
preparation by God <strong>of</strong> a human<br />
tabernacle for His Son here on earth.<br />
On this Holy Feast in 1531 (December<br />
9th <strong>of</strong> that year) <strong>Our</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> <strong>of</strong> Guadalupe<br />
appeared for the first time to Saint Juan<br />
Diego, bringing about the end <strong>of</strong> Aztec<br />
slaughters, and the conversion <strong>of</strong><br />
millions. .<br />
Let us Bow down in UNISON across the nation in continuous prayer<br />
before the Blessed Sacrament in adoration and reparation for the sins<br />
against the lives <strong>of</strong> our innocent pre-born in today’s society.<br />
Hour <strong>of</strong> Unity is 12 AM to 1AM E.S.T.<br />
<strong>Our</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Carmel</strong> Chapel<br />
SIGN UP SHEETS ARE LOCATED IN FRONT AND BACK OF THE<br />
CHURCH, PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME UNDER THE HOUR YOU<br />
On 12/8, when we have the Nat’l Night <strong>of</strong> Prayer we will not have<br />
The Rosary for Life at 7:00pm-8:00pm