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MARCH 1ST, 2015— SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
BAPTISMS / BAUTISMOS
Baptisms are celebrated twice monthly, once in English and
once in Spanish. Please see the bulletin for exact dates. Parents should make arrangements at the Rectory at least one
month in advance and must present child’s Birth Certificate
and proof of residence within the parish.
Los padres deben hacer los arreglos por lo menos un mes antes del Bautismo es necessario presenter el Acta de Nacimiento y prueba de que viven dentro de la parroquia.
BAPTISM SCHEDULE-—ENGLISH
WEDNESDAY
SUNDAY
Conference 8:00pm- Institute Ceremony 2:00 pm
March 11
March 15
April 22
April 26 ________
May 27
May 31
June 24
June 28
HORARIO DE BAUTISMOS—ESPANOL
MIERCOLES
DOMINGO
Charla 8:00pm— Instituto
Ceremonia 2:00 pm
4 Marzo ______ _
8 Abril
6 Mayo
10 Junio
8 Marzo
12 Abril
10 Mayo
14 Junio
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF CHILDREN/ CATECISMO
For information about the program, please call the Religious Education Office at (718) 278-1834, ext. 14, Monday through Friday,
from 3:30pm to 7:30pm.
Para información sobre el programa, por favor llame la Oficina de
educación religiosa en (718) 278-1834, ext. 14, el martes al viernes, de 3:30 pm a 7:30 pm
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS/ ESCUELAS CATOLICAS
Scholarship applications for the neighboring Catholic elementary
schools are now available. Contact Sister Barbara in the Rectory
for further information. The deadline is April 22. If you need assistance in completing the application, we will be glad to help you.
Aplicaciones para becas para las escuelas cercanas de primaria
católica están disponible ahora. Hable con Hermana Barbara en la
rectoría para mas información. El ultimo dia es Abril 22. Si necesita asistencia en completar la aplicación, con gusto les podemos
ayudar.
MARRIAGES/ MATRIMONIOS
Couples should make arrangements at least six months in advance.
Los novios deben hacer los arreglos en la oficina parroquial, por lo
menos seis meses antes de la fecha propuesta. Las parejas
preparando para el sacramento se reunen cado otro martes en el
centro; Salon Guadalupe.
BECOME A CATHOLIC
Adults interested in becoming Catholic, or completing their
First Communion and Confirmation, or general catechesis, may
enroll in the RCIA program. Please see one of the staff. (English
or Spanish)
PRE-ADMISSION ANOINTING
If you know you will be entering the hospital for elective surgery, it is appropriate and recommended to received the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick BEFORE entering the hospital.
Simply ask one of the parish priests to give you the sacrament
before admission.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK /
SACRAMENTOS PARA LOS ENFERMOS
Call the Rectory to arrange for a Priest or Eucharistic Minister
to bring Communion to the homebound. In case where one’s
health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age, please contact one of the Priests to administer the sacrament of the
anointing of the sick.
DISABILITIES ADVOCATE
Coordinator: Mr. Bob Koch. Please note that the north-west
church door close to the parking lot is handicapped-accessible
(no steps). All levels of the Parish Center are accessible by elevator.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Coordinator: Ms. Winnie Burke. Awareness education required
for all volunteers who interact with minors and recommended
for all.
QUINCEAÑERA
Please call the Rectory office at (718) 278-1834 x14 for information or make an appointment, Monday through Friday,
3:30pm to 7:30pm. By the date of the mass, the quinceañera
should have received catechism and the following sacraments:
Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation- and be a worshipper here.
Favor de llamar a la oficina al 718) 278-1834 x 14 para mas Información o para hacer una cita de lunes a viernes de 3:30pm a
7:30pm. Antes de la fecha de la misa, la quinceañera debe haber recibido catesismo y los siguientes sacramentos: Bautizo,
Primera Comunion, y Confirmacion- además debe ser feligres
de esta parroquia.
BRIDGE TO LIFE
"The Bridge to Life, Inc." is a non-sectarian organization dedicated to offering the resources needed to choose life! We do
this with counseling that is informative, compassionate and
honest. We welcome both volunteers and donations of clean,
gently-used baby clothing and objects. Hours: Tues. & Thurs.
9:30am to 11:30am at 23-40 Astoria Boulevard. Phone Number: (718)578-4442 Website: www.thebridgetolife.org
CATHOLIC CEMETERIES / CEMENTERIOS CATOLICOS
For information and availability options, please call (718) 8944888. Please remember that cremated remains should be interred in the same manner as bodies, out of respect for the
human body, that is, in a grave or mausoleum, not kept at
home or spread to the elements.
OLMC MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
(Lenten Weekday)
8:00am
Mary Gately
5:00pm
Emilia Baronci
PRAY FOR THE SICK
If you have a family member you wish to be prayed for, please let us know immediately and we will be happy to pray for them. The names will remain on the sick
list for three weeks and thereafter repeated as requested.
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
(Second Sunday of Lent)
8:00am
Mercedes Hernandez & Aurelia Moreno
9:00am
Privata
10:00am
Living & Deceased Members of OLMC Rosary Society
11:15am
Mary Kerrigan
12:30pm
Angel Ruiz
5:00pm
Parish Family
Sadie Polizzi
Kitty Roth
Rebecca Mercado
Week 1:
Kay McQuillan
Roberto DiBono
Jenny Wai Ching
Rose Manetta
Week 2:
John King
MONDAY, MARCH 2
(Lenten Weekday)
8:00am
Jitka Klimchok Snyder
12:00pm
James F. Wooley
Sandra Pagan
Helen Grieco
Margarita Dostall
Kevin Wooley
Week 3:
Azalia Ortiz
John Fleming
Julie Mazzarese
Brian Wooley
TUESDAY, MARCH 3
(Lenten Weekday)
8:00am
Marie Jirsova
12:00pm
Pina & Simone Rappa
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
(Lenten Weekday)
8:00am
Jessica Mennona (2nd Anniversary)
12:00pm
Margaret Finucane
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
(Lenten Weekday)
8:00am
Giuseppa & Vincenzo Baretta
12:00pm
Rosalia & Salvatore Arcabascio
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
(Lenten Weekday)
8:00am
Purgatorial Society
12:00pm
Filippo & Margherita Sferrazza
7:30pm
Parish Family– Spanish Mass– Lower Church
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
(Lenten Weekday)
8:00am
Luisa Bertolotti
5:00pm
Deceased Nacinovich Children
Bishop Thomas Daily
S. Zollikofer
Elsie Vignali
Robert Lohman
Kathleen Tilton
Edward Simeone
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED
Gaetano “Tommy” Mazzeo
Retired State Senator of Our District George Onorato
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITIES AT MOUNT CARMEL
The Tree of Life: gracing the east wall of the church vestibule.
Gift categories include:
Silver Leaf:
$ 500.00
Gold Leaf:
$1,000.00
Gold Rock at Base of Tree:
$2,500.00
Announced Mass:
$ 15.00
Purgatorial Society:
$10.00
Weekly Altar Flowers:
$75.00
Weekly Altar Bread and Wine: $35.00
Weekly Sanctuary Lamp:
$25.00
Weekly Altar Candles:
$15.00
DEDICATED OFFERINGS FOR THIS WEEK
Family Mass/ Misa Familiar
Celebrated on Sundays at the 11:15am Mass on the following dates:
Celebrado los Domingos en la Misa de 11:15am en los dias siguientes:
March 8
March 22
Marzo 8
Marzo 22
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading Genesis 22:1-2. 9-13. 15-18
God pours blessings upon those who trust.
Second Reading Romans 8:31-34
God holds nothing back in love for us.
Gospel Mark 9:2-10
Jesus appears in glory to Peter, James and John. The disciples do not know
what is happening, but Jesus tells them to tell nobody about this until after the
resurrection.
The Sanctuary Lamp is burning for
Giovanni Talianozzi– Living
This was requested by Talianozzi Family
Altar Bread & Wine has been offered for
Rosina Verrati
This was requested by Stella Anna
Altar Candles are Dedicated for
Jessica Mennona
This was requested by Mom & Dad
Altar Flowers are Offered for
Our Parish Family
THIS WEEK AT OLMC
The activities calendar for the entire year is viewable on the parish website. Please be aware that it is updated several times a month
GREGORIAN CHANT MASS
English Mass with Latin Gregorian Chant Mass every Sunday at 8 AM including
the proper antiphons of the day and other occasional chants.
ROSARY SOCIETY
Rosary Society meets the first Sunday of each month after attending the
10:00AM Mass. We have a brief meeting followed by refreshments in the
Lourdes Room. Come join us… we warmly welcome new members. Rosary
Society does not meet during the summer months
ITALIAN COMMUNITY
Meets the 2nd. Sunday of each month after attending the 9:00 AM Italian
Mass. Brief meeting fallowed with coffee and cake. Guadalupe B. New members always welcome. Italian Community does not meet in the summer
months
COMUNITA ITALIANA
Si riuniscono ogni seconda Domenica del mese dopo che hanno partecipato
alla Messa delle 9 di mattina.Dopo la riunione seguira un piccolo trattenimento
con caffe e dolci. Un benvenuto ai nuovi membri
STRING CONSORT MASS
3rd Sunday of every month: 5:00pm mass with instrumental consort.
CHOIR / CORO
The Choir meets every Monday from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Lower Church.
If you are interested in joining the choir, please call the Rectory. Choir does
not meet in the summer months
Coro Español: Todos los Sabado de 12pm-2pm en el centro parroquial, Salon
Lourdes .
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION
On Tuesday evenings we have the communal recitation of the Divine Mercy
devotion in Spanish in the lower church starting at 7:00 PM. All are welcome.
DEVOCION DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
Cada martes en la iglesia de abajo a las 7:00 de la noche, en espanol. Todos
invitados.
MOTHER’S PRAYER GROUP
Every Wednesday at 10:00am in English and 4:30pm in Spanish in the Lower
Church.
SINGLES GATHERING
2nd Wednesday of every month. Holy Rosary 7:45pm—worship begins at
8:00pm in the Parish Center. Sponsored by the Filipino Committee. All are
welcome to attend.
AYMCA YOUNG ADULTS
Meets every 1st Wednesday 7:30pm– 8:30pm– Fatima Room
JORNADA YOUTH
Meet every Friday evening at 7:30 pm in the Guadalupe A room.
CARMEL DIAMOND SENIORS
Meet every Thursday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. in the Parish Center,
Guadalupe A/B. Coffee, Cake, Bingo. New members are always welcome.
CATHOLIC STUDY AND SHARING GROUP
Meets every other Friday night from 8:00pm to 10:00pm in Lourdes Room
starting January 2015
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
First Friday of the month from the 8am Mass to 12 Noon Mass.
First Sunday of the month in Vietnamese—2:00pm—Lower Church
GRUPO DE ORACION CARISMATICA (ESPAÑOL)
“Manatiales de Gracia”: Todos los Viernes 7:30 pm en la Iglesia de abajo.
ADULT FAITH FELLOWSHIP
Saturday Faith Fellowship Group meets every Saturday from 10:00am to
12:00am in the Parish Center, Lourdes B.
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Group meet every third Friday from 7:30pm to 9:00pm in the
Parish Center, Lourdes B.
This Week At OLMC Parish Institute
Sunday March 1
ALL DAY
9:00am– 1:00pm
10:00am– 12:30pm
10:30am– 12:30pm
11:30am– 12:30pm
1:30pm– 4:00pm
1:30pm– 2:30pm
Concluding Lunar Celebration
Rosary Society
Spanish RCIA
Cursillo
Czech
Via Crusis Practice
Vietnamese Rel Ed
Gym
Lourdes A/B
Upper Room+ Fatima
Guadalupe A
Guadalupe B
Guadalupe A/B
Nazareth+ Fatima
Monday March 2
7:00am– 5:00pm
6:00pm– 9:00pm
7:00pm– 9:00pm
7:30pm– 8:30pm
TYWLS
CYO
Talleres de Vida
Young Adult Group
Gym
Gym
Guadalupe B
Fatima
Tuesday March 3
7:00am– 5:00pm
5:00pm– 8:00pm
5:30pm– 9:00pm
7:00pm– 9:00pm
TYWLS
Cath. Char. Project Conn.
CYO
Marriage Encounter
Gym
Fatima
Gym
Guadalupe B+ Fatima
Wednesday March 4
7:00am– 5:00pm
3:00pm– 7:30pm
5:30pm– 10:00pm
7:30pm– 10:30pm
8:00pm– 9:00pm
TYWLS
CCD
CYO
Young Adult Group
Baptism Instruction
Gym
All Rooms
Gym
Fatima
Guadalupe A
Thursday March 5
7:00am– 5:00pm
1:00pm – 4:00pm
5:30pm– 10:00pm
6:00pm– 7:30pm
TYWLS
Carmel Diamond Srs.
CYO
Teenage CCD
7:00pm– 8:00pm
English RCIA
Friday March 6
7:00am– 3:30pm
5:30pm– 10:00pm
5:30pm– 9:00pm
7:00pm – 10:00pm
TYWLS
CYO
Pre-Cana
Jornada Youth
Saturday March 7
9:00am – 12:00pm
10:00am– 12:00pm
12:00pm– 9:00pm
12:30pm– 2:00pm
5:30pm– 8:30pm
7:00pm– 9:00pm
AA Meeting
Guadalupe A/B+ Fatima
Saturday Faith Fellowship
Lourdes A/B
CYO
Gym
English Lenten Retreat
Lourdes A/B
Deacon Ruben
Upper Room+ Fatima
Danza Azteca Group
Guadalupe A/B
Gym
Guadalupe A/B
Gym
Fatima+ Lourdes A/B +
Guadalupe B
Guadalupe A
Gym
Gym
Fatima
Guadalupe A
PLEASE REMEMBER ALWAYS:
 BEFORE MASS SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONES.
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FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY, SMALL CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO
UNATTENDED TO THE REST ROOMS.
NO TEXTING DURING MASS
AFTER MASS TIDY UP THE PEW FOR THE NEXT GROUP
THANKS!
POR FAVOR, RECUERDE SIEMPRE:
 ANTES DE LA MISA SILENCIAR SUS TELÉFONOS CELULARES.
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POR SU PROPIA SEGURIDAD, NIÑOS PEQUEÑOS NO DEBERIAN IR A LOS BAÑO SIN
SUPERVISION.
NO TEXTEAR DURANTE LA MISA
DESPUÉS DE MISA LIMPIE EL BANCO PARA EL GRUPO SIGUIENTE
¡GRACIAS!
ST. MARGARET MARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST:
(SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT)
10:15 am Gregorio Perdomo
THIS WEEK AT ST. MARGARET MARY
SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST:
 10:00 am– AA Meeting (English)- Rectory
 11:30 a.m. Spanish Faith Sharing Group – (Hall)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH:
7:00 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group – (Hall + Chapel)- Sta. Margarita Maria
 7:30 pm– AA Meeting (English)- Rectory
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HORA SANTA, ADORACION Y
BENEDICION DEL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO.
Cada primer Sabado del mes en Santa Margarita María de
7:00pm a 9:00pm. Todos estan Invitados.
AA Meeting (ENGLISH)
Sundays -10am -11am- Closed Discussion Meeting
Mondays– 7pm– 8pm– Step Meeting
Wednesday– 7pm– 8pm- Step Meeting
(Tradition Last Wednesday of the Month)
in the Rectory Room
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION
El grupo devocional a la Misericordia Divina se reune cada
segundo Sabado del mez a las 3pm en la capilla de Santa Margarita Maria.
ST. MARGARET MARY FOOD PANTRY NEWS
In the month of January, 2015 a total of 1,474 people
were served. This included 550 children, 795 adults and
129 seniors. For an appointment to our food pantry,
please call (718) 721-9020
Administrative Immigration Relief Assistance at Saint
Margaret Mary is now available. For an appointment
please call 718.721.9020.
Relivio Administrativo de Imigracion en Santa Margarita Maria esta disponible. Favor de llamar al
718.721.9020 por una cita.
St. Margaret Mary, 9-18 27 Avenue, Astoria, NY
“DREAM ACT” DEFERRED ACTION
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE
& CONSULTS RE. ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF
If you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment please call at 718-721-9020.
Santa Margarita Maria, 9-18 27 Avenida, Astoria, NY
APLICACIONES PARA LA ACCION DIFERIDA
ESTAN DISPONIBLES Y ASISTENCIA CON ALIVIO ADMINISTRATIVO
Las aplicaciones para la acción diferida para los llegados en la
infancia estan disponibles. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y/o
quiere hacer una cita por favor llamar al 718-721-9020.
SUPPORT OUR PARISH FOOD PANTRY WITH
OUR ROSARY SOCIETY:
In a cooperative venture between the parish Rosary Society
and our Parish Food Pantry at St Margaret Mary, we have instituted a monthly food collection on the First Sunday of the
month at all Masses. Please bring only dried or canned foods
(non-perishables). Please no food beyond expirations dates.
Thank you for your help in carrying out the Corporal Works of
Mercy in this era of need. All women of the parish are welcome to join them in their prayer, good works, and conviviality . Next Pantry is Sunday, March 1st, 2015.
APOYO DESPENSA DE COMIDAS Y NUESTRA
SOCIEDAD DEL ROSARIO:
En una iniciativa conjunta entre la Sociedad del Rosario y la
Parroquia despensa de alimentos a Santa Margarita María,
que se instituyo una colección mensual de alimentos en el
primer domingo del mes en todas las misas. Favor de traer
solamente los alimentos secos o enlatados (no perecederos).
Por favor no comida expirada. Gracias por su ayuda en la realización de las Obras de Misericordia Corporales en esta época
de necesidad. Todas las mujeres de la parroquia están invitados a unirse a ellos en sus oraciones, buenas obras, y la convivencia domingo projimo. Proxima vez: 1 de Marzo 2015.
INCOME TAX PREPARATION AT:
St. Margaret Mary
9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY 11102
Call Denise for more info: (718) 721-9020
DONATE YOUR USED COMMUNION OUTFITS
Call Saint Margaret Mary for Pick Up
718) 721-9020
Saint Margaret Mary Rummage Sale
March 17, 18, 19– Doors open at 9:00am
Venta en Santa Margarita Maria
Marzo 17, 18, 19– Las puertas se abren a las 9:00pm
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IMPUESTOS (INCOME TAX)
SE PREPARAN AQUÍ:
Santa Margarita María
9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY 11102
Llame a Denise para más información al:
(718) 721-9020
DE EL PASTOR
FROM THE OGLE OFFICE
Queridos Hermanos,
Dear Friends,
On February 15 we announced at our masses
that our parish is undertaking a Capital Campaign called
“GENERATIONS OF FAITH” in partnership with our diocese as one of the twenty-three “Pilot Parishes”. The purpose of the Campaign is to train future generations of
youth leaders, to honor our commitment to elderly
priests who have served, and to help parishes with their
current financial needs. At this juncture we are happy to
report that we have received over $400,000 in pledges, a
great achievement so far. We are preparing to reach out
in the next few weeks to many of our registered parishioners and eventually to everyone who worships here.
Please pray for the success of “GENERATIONS OF FAITH”.
El 22 de febrero anunciamos en nuestras Misas
que nuestra parroquia está llevando a cabo una campaña
llamada "GENERACIONES DE FE" en colaboración con
nuestra diócesis como uno de los veintitrés " parroquias
pilotos". Los propósitos de la campaña son: capacitar a
las futuras generaciones de líderes juveniles, honrar a
nuestro compromiso a los sacerdotes ancianos que han
servido, y ayudar a las parroquias con sus necesidades
financieras actuales. En esta coyuntura nos complace
informarles que hemos recibido sobre $400.000 en promesas, un gran logro hasta ahora. Nos estamos preparando para llegar en las próximas semanas a muchos de
nuestros feligreses registrados y eventualmente a todos
los que adoran aquí. Por favor recen por el éxito de
"GENERACIONES DE FE".
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
SAINT JOSEPH
You are all invited to the Chapel of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
For a celebration
in Honor of SAINT JOSEPH
Thursday, March 19,2015 at 10:00am
The mass will be celebrated in Italian
after Mass you
are invited to the Parish Center
where there will be a celebration for St. Joseph
with bread, olives & Cheese.
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SAN GIUSEPPE
Tutti sieti invitati alla festa di San Giuseppe
Gioverdi 19 Marzo 2015
Alle’ore 10:00 del mattino
La Santa Messa sara celebrata in Italiano
Dopo la Santa Messa tutti
Sieti invitati al Parish Center per
celebrare le festa di San Giuseppe
con pane, ulive e formaggio
Join us for this year's
English Lent Retreat Day
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
23– 25 Newtown Ave
Following upon last year's wonderful retreat day with
Bishop Ed Scharfenberger,
another very special opportunity:
Saturday, March 7 from 10am to 3pm
Topic: “In Him We Live, and Move, and Have Our Being:
Becoming Aware of God's Indwelling
Presence in Us"
Speaker:Dr. Mary Denise D'Attore
(published author, university professor and trained in
Thomistic philosophy and liturgical music)
Including spiritual talks and visiting confessors
Location: Lower church
Sandwich lunch included
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
PRAYERS OF THE WEEK
SECOND WEEK OF LENT
Lord, as you guide us through the difficult days of Lent, encourage us along the way. We
pray as we move towards the darkest day, that you'll not forsake us but remind us of our
Savior's ultimate gift and promise of new, abundant, eternal life for all who believe and
trust in him, your precious son, Jesus. Amen
Monday
Forgive us Lord for our apathy, for our lack of courage to speak out. Forgive us when we
walk past and don't offer help. Forgive us when we get it wrong. We confess that we are
afraid - we don't want to overcome our hidden doubts and prejudices in order to be alongside those who are different from ourselves. We ask that you would lead us into action: give us strength to be a voice crying for justice and peace.
Tuesday
Father, help me to see this Holy Season as a time of spiritual renewal, rather than a time of deprivation.
Motivate me to reach a new level of experiencing your grace. As I continue my journey toward spiritual growth, help me to look
deep within myself and let go of the old and embrace the new life that comes from you. Give me a new and expanded vision of
my life. Help me to live a life full of faith and teach me to find HOPE in the face of adversity.
Wednesday
Three hundred sixty-five days of possibilities. During His last Passover meal with His disciples, Jesus announced the beginning of
the new covenant, represented by His blood that would pay for the world’s sins. Once we accept the gift of forgiveness made
possible by His sacrifice, we become a new creation. But Jesus doesn’t stop there. He lives inside us, helping us become more like
Him and enjoy a life of meaning and fulfillment.
Thursday
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5)
The light of the world is always with us, and we have to cultivate the habit of noticing good things during dark times: the kind
person, the thoughtful gesture, the bits of light Christ has put in our path. The more attention we dedicate to this, the less
of our souls the darkness is able to grasp. God did not eradicate Christ’s dark pain and suffering on Good Friday,
but transformed it into unimaginable good. He can transform the darkness in our lives too, if we carry our cross out of love for
Him. Pray for all struggling in darkness, that they may see the light of Christ and find rest in it.
Friday
Lord, open our eyes to the needs of others and show us how we can make a difference during Lent and all year round
Help us to step into another person's shoes, or if they have no shoes then not to be afraid to take off our own.
Saturday
"I'm Here, God"
Just commit five minutes to being alone with God. Being present. Being open. Available. Just being here. In God’s Presence. This
is what prayer is. Or what it can be. Not a duty. Not achieving some holy purpose. Just being present, by yourself, with God. In
that silence, you will hear HIS voice.
Submitted by Elaine Rodriguez
Share your favorite prayers:
[email protected]
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
If anyone is in need of a contribution statement for tax purposes, please contact the rectory. If possible, please have your envelope number ready. Thank you.
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
PRAYERS OF THE WEEK
A DIFFERENT TYPE OF FASTING
I am called to fast from being strong and always trying
to hold it all together, and instead embrace the profound
grace that comes through my vulnerability and tenderness, to allow a great softening this season.
I am called to fast from anxiety and the endless torrent
of thoughts which rise up in my mind to paralyze me with
fear of the future, and enter into the radical trust in the
abundance at the heart of things, rather than scarcity.
I am called to fast from speed and rushing through my
life, causing me to miss the grace shimmering right here
in this holy pause.
SUNDAY 8AM MASS ANTIPHONS
Entrance Antiphon
Reminiscere miserationum tuarum, Domine, et miericordiae
tuae, quae a saeculo sunt. Ne umquam dominentur nobis inimici nostri; libera nos, Deus Israel, ex omnibus angustiis nostris.
Remember your compassion, Oh Lord, and your merciful love,
for they are from the old. Let not our enemies exult over us.
Redeem us, O God of Israel, from all our distress.
Offertory Antiphon
Meditabor in mandatis tuis, quae dilexi valde: et levabo manus
meas as mandata tua, quae dilexi.
I will ponder your statutes, which I have greatly loved; and I
will lift my hands to your commandments, which I have loved.
Communion Antiphon
I am called to fast from multitasking and the destructive
energy of inattentiveness to any one thing, so that I get
many things done, but none of them well, and none of
them nourishing to me. Instead my practice will become
a beholding of each thing, each person, each moment.
I am called to fast from endless list-making and too
many deadlines, and enter into the quiet and listen for
what is ripening and unfolding, what is ready to be born.
I am called to fast from certainty and trust in the great
mystery of things.
And then perhaps, I will arrive at Easter and realize those
things from which I have fasted I no longer need to take
back on again. I will experience a different kind of rising.
(Author Unknown)
Submitted by Lucille Mascia
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ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
—FIRST FRIDAYS
Spiritual writers speak of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as the Mass held in contemplation.” As a way of
encouraging devotion to the Eucharist, we invite everyone to spend some time before the Blessed Sacrament
every First Friday of the month. Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place after the
8:00 am Mass until the 12 Noon Mass. Come join us in
prayer.
HOLY, HOLY HOLY: Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus
Sabaoth. Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis.
LAMB OF GOD: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere
nobis. (2 X) Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis
pacem.
Visionem quam vidistis, nemini dixeritis, donec resurgat a
mortuis Filius hominis.
Tell no one of the vision you have seen, until the Son of
Man shall rise from the dead.
SECOND COLLECTIONS/ SEGUNDA COLECTA
MONTH OF MARCH/ MES DE MARZO
MARCH 22, 2015– CATHOLIC MISSIONS AMONG BLACK
AND INDIAN PEOPLE. There will be a second collection
after communion for our Parish Maintenance. Your donations, as always, are very much appreciated.
MARZO 22, 2015– MISIONES CATOLICAS ENTRE LOS
NEGROS E INDIOS– Habra una segunda colecta despues
de la comunion para el Mantenimiento de la Parroquia.
Sus donaciones, como siempre, son muy apreciadas.
CONGRATULATIONS
Our Lady of Mount Carmel would like to congratulate
Jara Lee-Chianese for her academic accomplishment
and achieving First Honors at Msgr. McClancy Memorial
High School.
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
SATURDAY FAITH FELLOWSHIP
Lectio Divina
With Archbishop Thomas Collins
Lectio Divina is not a catechesis or a teaching; but a
prayer, a divine reading, a personal encounter with God
in Sacred Scripture. It provides the faithful to nourish
their faith by contemplating Christ’s teachings.
In each session, Archbishop Collins reads an excerpt of
Scripture Passage, offers a short reflection, and invites
the congregation to quietly meditate on the passage.
Through Lectio Divina, we learn to read the Bible not just
for information, but primarily for transformation.
SERMON ON THE MOUNT:
March 14Matthew 5 : 38-6:6
Matthew 6 : 7-15
March 21Matthew 6: 16 -24
Matthew 6 : 25- 34
March 28Matthew 7 : 1-12
Matthew 7 : 13-29
Retiro Cuaresmal
Fecha: Sabado, 21 de Marzo
Hora: 9:00 AM hasta 4 PM
Animador: Padre Fernando Laverde (St. Leo, Corona)
Pasion de La Virgen
Fecha: Viernes, 27 de Marzo
Hora: 7:00pm– 9:00pm
Lugar: Iglesia de Arriba
Via Crucis
Fecha: Miercoles, 1ro de Abril
Lugar: Iglesia de Arriba
Viernes Santo- 7 Palabras
Fecha: Sabado 4 de Abril
Lugar y Tiempo : Iglesia de Arriba a las 6:30pm.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Please remember to set your clocks one hour ahead on
Sunday March 8 for Daylight Savings.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The stations of the cross will occur every Friday after
Noon Mass.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
2015 MEN’S CONFERENCE
CALLING ALL CATHOLIC MEN!
Needing a lift in your spiritual life?
Wanting to be a better husband, father, son,
brother, friend– a better man?
Waiting to be called to something greater?
You are invited to the Archdiocese of New York’s
First Annual Men’s Conference
Sunday March 21, 2015
Experience the beauty of the Catholic Faith.
Learn to integrate your faith into your daily life.
Discover why the Church needs YOU!
Registration:
Please visit www.nymensconfrence.com
Or call 646.794.3198
SEMINARY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
440 West Neck Road
Hunnington, NY 11743
631.423.0483 Ext. 102
Ralph Martin, president of Renewal Ministries– an
organization devoted to Catholic renewal and evangelization– will speak on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at
Cathedral Seminary Residence in Douglaston. The
theme of Mr. Martin’s presentation is “Application
of Scripture to Family Life.” His talk will begin at
3:30pm, followed by Vespers at 5:00pm. Reservations/ registration not required.