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DECEMBER 6TH, 2015— 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
STEWARDSHIP/ EL DIEZMO
We invite all worshipers here to register as parish members and to
use the offering envelopes. Parish registration helps strengthen
identification with our parish family and makes it easier to provide
reference letters when needed. The offering envelopes facilitate
parish bookkeeping and also provide you with a record for tax purposes.
Invitamos a todos los feligreses a registrarse como miembros y usar
los sobres de donacion. Registracion ayuda a fortalezer su identificacion con nuestra familia parroquial y le facilita a la parroquia a
proveér cartas de referencia cuando son necesitadas. Los sobres de
donacion facilita la contabilidad y le provee un record que puede
ocupar al tiempo de llenar sus taxes.
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
December 23
January 20
February 24
December 27
January 24
February 28
HORARIO DE BAUTISMOS—ESPANOL
MIERCOLES
DOMINGO
Charla 8:00pm— Instituto
Ceremonia 2:00pm
9 Diciembre
6 Enero
10 Febrero
13 Diciembre
10 Enero
14 Febrero
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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
A limited amount of scholarship money is available to those parents
who would like to send their children to Catholic elementary school
in September. Contact Sister Barbara in the rectory for further information.
Hay un limite de dinero para becas que esta disponible para aquellos padres que quicieran mandar a sus hijos a una escuela de primaria Catolica este Septiembre. Favor de contactar a la Hermana Barbara en la rectoría para mas información.
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.
AA GROUP/ LATINO AA GROUP
English AA “One Day At A Time” at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Saturdays 10:00am– 12:00pm.
El Nuevo Camino en la Iglesia de el Redentor en 30-14 de la calle
Crescent. Numbero: 718.520.5021. Llamar para mas informacion.
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) 894-4888.
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, DECEMBER 5
(Advent Weekday)
5:00pm
Charlie & Connie Pascucci
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
(Second Sunday of Advent)
8:00am
Marianne & Edward Carlino
9:00am
San Nicola
10:00am
Living & Deceased Members of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Rosary Society
11:15am
Dr. George Mascia
12:30pm
Armando Mazzitelli
5:00pm
Parish Family
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7
(Saint Ambrose)
8:00am
Rocco Sacramone
12:00pm
Mosler Family
7:30pm
Maddalena & Angelo Rappa
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
(The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
8:00am
In Thanksgiving
12:00pm
Raffaele, Adele & Francesco Iocco
7:30pm
Salvatore Mignano (25th Anniversary)
9:00pm
Vietnamese Mass– Lower Church
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9
(Saint Juan Diego Cuautlatoatzin)
8:00am
Dora Guerra
12:00pm
Javier Ramirez
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
(Advent Weekday)
8:00am
Francesco Sette
12:00pm
Salvatore & Antonia Leto
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11
(Saint Damasus I)
8:00am
Maria Linhares DaSilva
12:00pm
Michelina Rodeschini
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
(Our Lady of Guadalupe)
8:00am
Domenica Tenaglia
5:00pm
Harry Higgins
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
(Third Sunday of Advent)
8:00am
Johan D’Souza, Bartis D’Souza & D’Souza Family
9:00am
Santa Lucia
10:00am
Sabina O’Sullivan
11:15am
Mary Kerrigan
12:30pm
Luciano Mazzitelli
5:00pm
Parish Family
2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: Baruch 5:1–9
The Lord reaches out to his people, who are challenged to welcome
the Lord with joy and remove every barrier to his presence in their
lives.
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.
Angelo Cluess
Brian Wooley
Ida Albanese
Angela Patinella
Tracy O’Donnell
Mario Tamburello
Sister Carmen Spayd
Annette Velez Saldaña
Week 1:
Mary McGing
Margarita Dostall
Mary DePinto
Kevin Wooley
Victor Mayo
Edwin Hernandez
Week 2:
Anna Bertolotti
Anthony Velez
Week 3:
Angelo Cluess
Elena Bargga
Antonio Dilluvio
Sister Mary Carmen
Dr. Myrna A. Torres
Ana Alvarez Caniglario
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED
Florence McAnany– Mazaria
Matt Kupski
Juan Bautista Ortega
Sean Pierce
Wanda Babbish
Wanda was the assistant DRE and youth minister at St Margaret Mary in the
1970s and '80s. She died in NJ near her family after several years of declining
health. She touched the lives of many people in her parish work, and we ask you
to remember her in your prayers. An announced Mass for her will be offered
here on Sunday, January 24 at 11:15 AM. Requiescat in pace.
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:
Purgatorial Society:
Weekly Altar Flowers:
Weekly Altar Bread and Wine:
Weekly Sanctuary Lamp:
Weekly Altar Candles:
$15.00
$10.00
$75.00
$35.00
$25.00
$15.00
DEDICATED OFFERINGS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 6
The Sanctuary Lamp is burning for
Pope Francis, Blessing of the Animals,
Henry Jr. Morales, Joan Magliano & for World Peace
This was requested by Teresa Morales
Altar Bread & Wine has been offered for
Our Parish Family
Second Reading: Philippians 1:3–6. 8-11
When Paul calls the people of Philippi to mind and prays for them, he
does so with joy. He urges them to increase in love for each other.
Altar Candles are Donated
In Memory of Anthony Baiamonte, Sr.
& Anthony Baiamonte, Jr.
This was requested by The Hasselberg Family
Gospel: Luke 3:1-6
John the Baptist is firmly rooted in human history and geography as
he is about to begin his ministry.
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
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
YOUNG ADULT CHOIR
1st Sunday at 5pm. September to June with San Lorenzo Ruiz Choir
STRING CONSORT MASS
3rd Sunday of every month: 5:00pm mass with instrumental consort.
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.
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 12:00
noon in the Parish Center, Lourdes A/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
We try to keep our schedule that is printed in the bulletin as accurate as possible. For the
most up-to-date calendar please visit our website at mountcarmelastoria.org. Thank you.
Sunday December 6
ALL DAY
9:00am– 1:00pm
10:00am– 12:30pm
10:30am– 12:30pm
11:30pm– 12:30pm
12:30pm– 3:30pm
4:00pm– 6:00pm
6:00pm– 7:00pm
Fashion Show
Rosary Society
Spanish RCIA
Cursillo
Czech Community
Food Sale Matrimonio
Sunday Scripture Group 1
Zumba
Monday December 7
7:00am– 5:00pm
11:00am– 1:00pm
5:30pm– 9:30pm
TYWLS
Sunday Scripture Group 2
CYO
Gym
Lourdes A
Gym
Tuesday December 8
7:00am– 5:00pm
1:00pm– 3:00pm
5:00pm– 8:00pm
5:30pm– 9:30pm
6:00pm– 9:00pm
7:00pm– 9:00pm
TYWLS
Advent Scripture Group 3
Project Connect
CYO
Lions Club
Marriage Encounter
7:00pm– 9:00pm
Advent Scripture Group 4
Gym
Lourdes A
Lourdes A+B
Gym
Guadalupe A
Guadalupe B
+ Fatima
Assumption
Wednesday December 9
7:00am– 5:00pm
4:00pm– 7:00pm
7:00pm– 10:00pm
7:30pm– 10:00pm
7:30pm– 10:30pm
8:00pm– 9:00pm
TYWLS
Religious Education
CYO
Filipino Singles Group
Young Adult Group
Baptism Instruction
Gym
All Rooms
Gym
Lourdes A/B
Fatima
Guadalupe A
Thursday December 10
7:00am– 3:00pm
1:00pm– 4:00pm
5:30pm– 9:30pm
6:00pm– 7:30pm
6:00pm—8:00pm
7:30pm– 9:30pm
TYWLS
Carmel Diamond Seniors
CYO
Religious Education
Religious Education
Advent Scripture Group 5
Gym
Guadalupe A/B
Gym
All Rooms
Guadalupe A
Fatima
Gym
Fatima
Gym
Guadalupe A
Guadalupe B
7:00pm– 9:00pm
TYWLS
Advent Scripture Group 6
CYO
Jornada Youth
Practica Virgen de
Guadalupe
English RCIA
Saturday December 12
9:00am– 5:00pm
9:00am – 12:00pm
CYO
AA Meeting
11:00am– 1:30pm
4:00pm– 5:30pm
6:00pm– 8:00pm
Advent Scripture Group
SIA
Adult Spanish RCIA
Gym
Guadalupe A/B
+ Fatima
Lourdes A/B
Fatima
Upper Room
+ Fatima
Friday December 11
7:00am– 4:30pm
9:30am– 11:30am
4:30pm– 9:30pm
7:00pm – 10:00pm
7:00pm– 9:00pm
Gym
Guadalupe A
Fatima+ Upper Room
Guadalupe B
Lourdes A/B
Guadalupe A/B
Fatima
Guadalupe A/B
Lourdes A
PLEASE REMEMBER ALWAYS:
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BEFORE MASS SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONES
AFTER MASS TIDY UP THE PEW FOR THE NEXT GROUP
ACCOMPANY AND SUPERVISE YOUR CHILDREN WHEN THEY GO TO THE RESTROOM.
THANKS!
POR FAVOR, RECUERDE SIEMPRE:
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ANTES DE LA MISA SILENCIAR SUS TELÉFONOS CELULARES
DESPUÉS DE MISA LIMPIE EL BANCO PARA EL GRUPO SIGUIENTE
ACOMPAÑAR Y SUPERVISAR A SUS NIÑOS CUANDO VALLAN A LOS BAÑOS
¡ GRACIAS!
ST. MARGARET MARY
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6:
(Second Sunday of Advent)
10:15 am Gregorio Perdomo
THIS WEEK AT ST. MARGARET MARY
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6TH:
10:00 am– AA Meeting (English)- Rectory
11:30 a.m. Spanish Faith Sharing Group – (Hall)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH:
 7:00 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group – (Hall + Chapel)
- Santa Margarita Maria
 7:30 pm– AA Meeting (English)- Rectory
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.
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, December 6, 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: 6 de Diciembre 2015.
INCOME TAX PREPARATION AT:
AA Meeting (ENGLISH)
St. Margaret Mary
9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY 11102
Sundays -10am -11am- Closed Discussion Meeting
Wednesday– 7pm– 8pm- Step Meeting
(Tradition Last Wednesday of the Month)
in the Rectory Room
Federal and NY State Forms
You may be eligible for earned income tax credit
OBTAIN TAXPAYER
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
DEVOCION A LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
El grupo devocional a la Divina Misericordia 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 October, 2015 a total of 4,250 people were served. This included 2,332 children, 1,746
adults and 172 seniors. For an appointment to our
food pantry, please call (718) 721-9020.
Call Denise for more info: (718) 721-9020
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IMPUESTOS (INCOME TAX)
SE PREPARAN AQUÍ:
Santa Margarita María
9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY 11102
Formulario Federal y Estatal de NY
Usted hasta pueda calificar para el crédito
de los impuestos de salario
Obtenga su número de identificación de impuestos
Llame a Denise para más información al:
(718) 721-9020
“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.
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.
175th Anniversary Year Calendar
DECEMBER 2015
Sat. 5
7pm-10pm Advent Reflection for Evangelization –
Spanish Community
Tues. 8
Holy Year of Mercy Begins
Sat. 12
6:30pm
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Sun. 13
5pm
Mass -Bishop Cisneros - Opening of
Holy Year of Mercy & Holy Door
Sat. 19
8pm
Astoria Symphony – Upper Church
Thurs. 24
10:30pm
Christmas Eve Choir Concert
Fri. 25
Christmas Day
Thurs. 31
All Night Vigil
JANUARY 2016
Fri. 1
Wed. 6
Sun. 10
Sun. 17
Sun. 31 11:15am
FEBRUARY 2016
Sat. 6 7pm-10pm
Sun. 7
Wed. 10
Sat. 13 7:30pm
Sun. 14
Mon. 15
Sat. 20 10am-5pm
New Year’s Day
Epiphany
Tres Reyes Party
Kids Arts & Crafts
Mass – Father Joe Retirement Reception in Institute –
7pm Dinner at Riccardo’s
Lent Reflection for Evangelization –
Spanish Community
Lunar New Year – Super Bowl #50
Ash Wednesday
Classical Music Concert –
Amuse Singers – Upper Church
St. Valentine’s Day
Presidents’ Day
English Lenten Retreat Day –
Fr. John Powers, C.P., Passionist –
Lower Church
MARCH 2016
Wed 9, Thurs 10
7:30pm Italian St. Joseph Mass –
& Fri 11
Lower Church
Sat. 12 8am-4pm
Lenten Retreat Day –
Spanish Community
Sat. 12 7:30pm
Italian St. Joseph Mass – Lower Church
Sat. 12 8pm
Astoria Symphony – Upper Church
Sun. 13 9am-5pm
Youth Retreat Day –
Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
Sun. 13 3pm
Italian St. Joseph Mass – Upper Church
Sat. 19 10am
Italian St. Joseph Mass –
Reception in Guadalupe A & B
Sat. 19 3-4:30pm
Confirmation Day Talk – Fr. Sean SukielLower Church
Sun. 20
Palm Sunday
Mon. 21
Reconciliation Monday throughout the
Diocese & Archdiocese
Thurs. 24
Holy Thursday
Fri. 25
Good Friday
Sat. 26
Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil
Sun. 27
Easter Sunday
APRIL 2016
Sat. 2
Sat. 16 10am-1pm
Sun. 17
Sun. 24
MAY 2016
Sun. 1
Sun. 1 3pm
Thurs. 5
Sun. 8
Sat/Sun 14/15
Sun. 22
Thurs. 26
Sun. 29
Mon. 30
JUNE 2016
Sun. 12 5pm
Sun. 19
JULY 2016
Fri. 8
Sat. 9 12pm-4pm
Fri. 15
Sat. 16 5pm
AUGUST 2016
Sat. 6
Mon. 15
SEPTEMBER 2016
Mon. 5 –
Thurs. 15 –
Sun. 18 though Sun 25
Fri. 23 5pm-11pm
OCTOBER 2016
Tues. 4
Sat. 8 6pm-11pm
Mon. 10
Sat. 29 6am-9pm
First Penance – Lower Church
Deanery Pastoral Assembly Liturgical
Enrichment for Lay Minister – St. Joseph
Fil-Am Mega Dance Event – Gym
Dia De Los Ninos
Rosary Society Communion Brunch
St. Joseph the Worker Mass – Upper Church
Ascension Thursday
Mother’s Day
Pentecost – Adult Confirmation
Trinity Sunday
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Procession & Benediction –
Upper Church
Memorial Day
Classical Music Series – Amuse Singers –
Upper Church
Father’s Day
Start of OLMC Novena – English/Spanish
Picnic – Saint Margaret Mary
Conclusion of OLMC Novena
Mass – Bishop Chappetto – Feast Day Mass
Reception in Gym
Street Fair/Block Party
Assumption of Blessed Mother
Labor Day
Bishop Chappetto –
Our Lady of Sorrows Mass at Cemetery
Canada St. Anne Pilgrimage
Bingo – Gym (times include setup/strike)
Mon. 31
St. Francis
Dinner/Dance – Riccardo’s
Columbus Day
Diocesan Pilgrimage Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC
Halloween
NOVEMBER 2016
Tues. 1
Wed. 2
Tues. 8
Wed. 9 through Sat 19
Sun. 13
Sun. 20
Thurs. 24
Sun. 27
All Saints Day
All Souls Day
Presidential Election Day
Pilgrimage to Italy
Czech Party
Closing Holy Year of Mercy
Thanksgiving
1st Sunday in Advent
DECEMBER 2016
Sat. 3 5pm
Closing Mass – Bishop DiMarzio 175th Anniversary Year
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
PRAYERS OF THE WEEK
Second Sunday in Advent – Light the first and the second purple candle which is the candle of peace… it is called the Bethlehem Candle
because it reminds of that even God prepared for the birth of His Son.
The manger in Bethlehem became a cradle fit for a King.
"Those who follow you, Lord, will have the light of life"
Monday
Oh God of my heart, thank you for this day. As I light this candle I am grateful for all of the people in my life who show me your
love. Help me to bless my family and friends with patience and kindness this season. May I be a light in the darkness for them. Help
me to open my eyes to all of those around me whose needs are so much greater than my own. Give me the courage and strength
to respond to their needs as I can. Amen.
* How did I respond to the grace of God's love today? Where did I shine a light?
Tuesday
Each morning this week, even for that brief moment at the side of our beds, we want to light a second "inner" candle. We want to
let it represent "a bit more hope". Perhaps we can pause... breathe deeply... silence ourselves and say..."Lord, I place my trust in
you." As we encounter times that are rushed, even crazy, we can take that deep breath and speak that profound prayer. Each time
we face some darkness or some place where we feel defeated, we hear the words... "Our God will come to save us."
Wednesday
God of comfort, these times seem so uncertain, so scary. The world seems darker than it has in the past and I am less sure of myself. Maybe that's a good thing; maybe now I am turning to you with a realization that I need you so much more and that my life is
not in my own control. Let me not forget all of those around the world who are frightened at this moment. Help those who are
victims of terrorism and war. Be with those who have lost so much in the past year. Hold us all in your loving arms and let us be
comforted by the strength and peace you want to much to offer us through the birth of your son, Jesus. Thank you for the many
gifts you offer us.
Thursday
Thank you, my precious Lord... What a gift this morning from you as I watched the blazing sunrise through a cloudy winter sky. It is
hard getting up these dark mornings, Lord, and yet you gift me with a sight that I miss at other times of year, when the weather is
warmer and the sun rises before I get up. I stared out the window at the red and purple light, gloriously framed by the gold of the
rising sun. "Be still, and know that I am God" was the only thing that came to me. I watched in silence, filled with a sense of your
presence in my life.
Friday
My loving God... You never tire of supporting me. I constantly ask for help knowing you will always be there. From someplace deep
in my soul, I hear you calling me by name. Thank you for the way you bless my life. Thank you for listening to my prayers and for
planting deep in my heart the knowledge that with you... nothing is impossible.
Saturday
Are there burdens I can let go of? Sometimes we make other people's problems our own. What burdens that are not my own can I
give to God? Remember the old phrase, "Let go and let God."
But, at the same time Jesus offers comfort, He asks us to take on His yoke. To be "yoked" to Jesus means that we must walk in step
with Him. If we are in step with Jesus, then we can bear any burden that comes our way. Lord, I give over all my cares to Your most
Sacred Heart that I may be at rest in You.
Advent Action
Send a card to a friend or loved one who lost a family member during this year. Let them know you are praying for them and thinking of them this Christmas.
Submitted by Elaine Rodriguez
Share your favorite prayers:
[email protected]
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
JOIN US TO OPEN THE HOLY YEAR OF MERCY
UNASE PARA COMENZAR EL AÑO SANTO DE MISERICORDIA
Our Lady of Mount Carmel church
has been designated as a "Jubilee
Year" church for the Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis.
Join us with Bishop Cisneros as he
blesses the "Holy Doors" on Sunday, December 13 at 5 PM Mass.
You can gain the Holy Year Indulgence under the
usual conditions.
Únase a nosotros para abrir el Año Santo
de la Misericordia... Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Monte Carmelo ha sido designado como "Iglesia del Año Jubilar" para el
año de la misericordia proclamada por el
Papa Francisco. Únete a nosotros y Obispo
Octavio Cisneros para bendicir las
"puertas santas" el domingo, 13 de diciembre Misa
de 5:00 PM. Usted puede ganar la indulgencia de
Año Santo bajo las condiciones habituales.
FATHER JOSEPH PHAM’S RETIREMENT DINNER
As you know, our dear Fr Joseph Pham will officially retire on Sunday, January 31,
2016, while continuing in residence here and assisting in our parish. He will celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass on that date at the 11:15 am Mass followed by a public reception in the gym with light refreshments. At 7:00pm there will be a formal
dinner in his honor at Riccardo's in Astoria. Tickets are $65 apiece. Reservations
with rectory for any current or past parishioners and friends of Fr Joe who would
like to be part of that noteworthy event. Ad multos annos, Padre Joe!
Como ustedes saben, nuestro querido Padre Joseph Pham se retirará oficialmente el Domingo, 31 de enero 2016 mientras continúa en la residencia aquí y
ayudar a nuestra parroquia. Se celebrará una Misa de acción de gracias en esa
fecha, en la misa de las 11:15am segiuida por una recepción pública en el gimnasio con refrescos. A las 7:00pm habrá una cena de gala en su honor en Ricardo's
en Astoria. Los boletos son $65 cada uno. Reservaciones en la rectoria por
cualquier feligreses actuales o pasados y amigos del padre Joe quienes les gustaría ser parte de ese acontecimiento. Ad multos annos, Padre Joe!
Come sapete, il nostro caro Don Joseph Pham sarà ufficialmente in pensione il
Domenica 31 gennaio 2016 pur continuando in residenza qui e assistere nella
nostra parrocchia. Egli celebrerà una Messa di ringraziamento a quella data
(Messa 11:15am), seguita di un ricevimento pubblico nel nostro auditorio. Alle
07:00 ci sarà una cena formale in suo onore presso Riccardo in Astoria . I biglietti
sono $ 65 a testa . Le prenotazioni con canonica per tutti i parrocchiani e amici di
don Joe attuali o passate che vorrebbero essere parte di questo evento degno di
nota. Ad multos annos, Padre Joe!
CARMEL DIAMOND SENIORS
The Carmel Diamond Seniors will be having their Christmas Dinner Party at Riccardo’s on December 10th, 2015 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The cost is $40.00
per person. You can leave your name and money at the Rectory. Come join us
for a truly enjoyable afternoon. Of course, friends are always welcome!
ZUMBA AT OUR LADY
OF MOUNT CARMEL
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Astoria, sponsored by the Filipino Community
invites you to Zumba every Sunday from 6:00pm– 7:00pm in the Mount Carmel
Institute. For more information please contact:
Josie: 917.822.6493
Melvin: 718.734.1897
Mark: 917.482.4080
Ven: 718.728.7963
ASSOCIAZIONE ITALO AMERICANA O.L.MT.CARMEL, ASTORIA
Cordially invites you
to attend a Dinner – Dance // Christmas Party to be
held on Sunday December 13, 2015
At Riccardo’s Under the Bridge
24-04 24th Avenue, Astoria
Cocktail hour
At 1:00 pm
Dinner to follow
Donation $ 70.00 per person
SUNDAY 8AM MASS ANTIPHONS
Entrance Antiphon
Populus Sion, ecce Dominus veniet ad salvandas gentes: et auditam faciet Dominus gloriam vocis suae, in
Laetitia cordis vestry.
O people of Sion, behold, the Lord will come to save
the nations, and the Lord will make the glory of his
voice heard in the joy of your heart.
Offertory Antiphon
Deus tu convertens vivificabis nos et plebs tua laetabitur in te: ostende nobis, Domine, misericordiam tuam,
et salutare tuum da nobis.
You will turn to us O God, and restore our life, and
your people shall rejoice in you. Let us see, O Lord,
your mercy, and grant us your salvation.
Communion Antiphon
Ierusalem, surge et sta in excelso, et vide iucunditatem, quae veniet tibi a Deo tuo.
Jerusalem, arise and stand upon the heights, and behold the joy which comes to you from God.
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY
Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
11 Days: November 9 – 19, 2016
Hosted by Msgr. Sean G. Ogle
& JOE PHAM
Visiting Venice, Padua, Florence,
Assisi and Rome
with Vatican City and A PAPAL AUDIENCE
Only $2795 per person from New York
(Air/Land Tour price is $2169
plus $626 gov’t taxes/airline surcharges)
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Roundtrip Air from New York, First Class/
Select Hotels, Most Meals,
Services of a Professional Tour Director &
Comprehensive Sightseeing,
All hotel service charges, porterage, entrances
fees and much more!!
FOR A BROCHURE & MORE INFORMATION
CONTACT:
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Office
Tel: (718) 278-1834 or
Email: [email protected]
SPACE IS LIMITED - BOOK EARLY TO
AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
Festival Guadalupano - 2015
Latinos Unidos de Monte Carmelo
y Sta. Margarita María
Celebrando Diecimo Septimo Aniversario en
Unión y Hermandad
Ya hemos comenzado la novena que se dira todo los días
en la iglesia de Santa Margarita María ubicada en el 9-18
27th Ave., Astoria, 11102 a las 6:30pm hasta el 11 de
Diciembre donde a las 7pm vamos a concluir rezando el
rosario y continuamos con la Serenata a la Virgen. Vamos
a tener sorpresas!
El 12 de diciembre estará saliendo la procesión a las
5:30pm de Santa Margarita María hacia la Parroquia de
Nuestra Señora de Monte Carmelo, en el trayecto encontraremos a la antorcha Guadalupana, continuando con la
celebración Eucarística, en Monte Carmelo, y terminando con el gran festival que se realizara en el instituto de
la parroquia que está ubicado en el 23-20 Newtown Ave.,
Astoria, 11102. Estará con nosotros Carlos, el imitador
número #1 en New York del vítor animando el festival…
habrá muchas sorpresas… ven y divierte… te esperamos!!!
UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS
SEGUNDA COLECTA
Christmas Envelopes can be given anytime now
through December 13th. As always, your generosity
is greatly appreciated.
December 20, 2015– Christmas Gift to My Church–
There will be a second collection after communion
for “Christmas Gift to My Church”. Your donations,
as always, are very much appreciated.
Diciembre 20, 2015– Regalo de Navidad para Mi
Parroquia– Habra una segunda colecta despues de
la comunion para “Regalo de Navidad para Mi Iglesia”. Sus donaciones, como siempre, son muy apreciadas.
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT—FIRST FRIDAYS
RECTORY CLOSINGS
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 each
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.
The rectory offices of Our Lady of Mount Carmel &
Saint Margaret Mary will be closed on Friday, December 25 and Saturday, December 26, 2015 for
Christmas and on Friday, January 1 and Saturday,
January 2, 2015 for New Years. We wish you a happy Christmas and a blessed New Year.
2015 GIVING TREE
It is time for our 8th annual Giving Tree to help those less fortunate than us. Beginning this weekend through
the weekend of January 2nd. There will be 4 trees decorated with tags that will benefit BRIDGE TO LIFE
and some parish members from St. Margaret Mary who need our assistance.
These trees will be located in the following areas: 1) in the narthex of the upper church, 2) in the West Vestibule near the elevator and 3) in the lower church.
We hope you are able to take a tag or more if possible and buy the items listed. Please do not wrap the gift.
Just tape the tag to the bag or box so we can identify the item and where it is to go.
Please bring the gift by the weekend of January 2 and give to an usher during Masses or bring to the Rectory
for safe keeping. We all know times are tough but for those of us lucky enough, a donation will aid someone
during this time of year where it is better to give than to receive. God bless you and your families for your
generosity.
ARBOL DE REGALOS
Es el tiempo de nuestro octavo edición de árbol de regalos para ayudar a aquellos menos afortunados que
nosotros. A partir del fin de semana del 28 de noviembre y hasta el fin de semana del 2 de enero, habrán 4
árboles decorado con etiquetas que beneficiarán al PUENTE A LA VIDA y algunos miembros de la parroquia
de Santa Margarita María que necesitan nuestra ayuda.
Estos árboles se encuentran en las siguientes áreas: 1) en el nártex de la iglesia arriba, 2) en el vestíbulo oeste cerca del ascensor y 3) en la iglesia de abajo.
Esperamos que tomen una etiqueta o más si es posible y puedan comprar los artículos mencionados. Por favor, no envuelva los regalos. Simplemente pegue la etiqueta a la bolsa o caja para que podamos identificar el
articulo y a donde va a ir.
Vamos a colectar hasta el primer fin de semana de enero. Por
favor, traiga el regalo y darlo a un ujier durante las misas o lleven a la Oficina durante las horas de trabajo. Todos sabemos
que estamos en tiempos difíciles, aquellos de nosotros que podamos hacer una donación será bien recibida. Dios los bendiga
a ustedes y a sus familias por su generosidad.
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
FEAST OF IMACULATE CONCEPTION
Tuesday, December 8 is the feast of the Immaculate Conception. This is a holy day of
obligation. Masses will be held in the Upper
Church at 8:00am, 12:00pm, 7:30pm & 9pm
CHRISTMAS AT MOUNT CARMEL 2015
NAVIDAD EN MONTE CARMELO 2015
December 24th, 2015 at the 5pm Family Mass
24 Diciembre—5:00pm Misa Familiar
“I’LL BE HOME FOR
CHRISTMAS, YOU CAN COUNT ON ME”
We need parish youngsters to help prepare for a
special FAMILY-CHILDREN’S LITURGY AT 5:00 pm
ON CHRISTMAS EVE, DECEMBER 24th. We plan a
living nativity scene. We need actors as angels,
shepherds, innkeepers, kings, and a Mary and Joseph. Return to Father Peter or Nelly Gutierrez in
the Rectory no later than Wednesday, December
9th, 2015.
Yes, we’ll be home for Christmas. Please enter our
child’s name as a volunteer for Christmas Eve at
5:00 pm.
PARISH REGISTRATION/ INSCRIPCIÓN PARROQUIAL
Please return this form in the collection or drop off
at rectory. We will send you weekly collection envelopes every two months.
Favor de volver en la colecta o en la casa curial. Les
enviamos los sobres semanales cada dos meses por
el correo.
Family Name/ Apellido
__________________________________________
Head of Household/Cabeza de familia
__________________________________________
Spouse/Esposo(a)
__________________________________________
Address/Dirección donde vive
Child’s Name/Nombre del Nino:
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Apartment_____ Zip Code/Código postal _________
School/Escuela:
________________________Grade/Clase:_______
Our Address/Direccion
__________________________________________
Phone:
_________________________________________
Telephone #/Telefono #
__________________________________________
E-mail/Dirección del Correo electrónico
__________________________________________
_____New Registration ____Moving Out of Parish
E-mail address:
________________________________________
_____Change of Name/Address
CIRCLE ONE
Parent’s Signature:
__________________________________________
ENVELOPES
ELECTRONIC GIVING