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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH
47 SOUTH MARKET STREET
MOUNT CARMEL, PENNSYLVANIA 17851
FACEBOOK: Our Lady's
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Choir Practices
Adult Choir Practice
Every Wed. 6:30PM
Youth Choir Practice
Every Sunday
10:00 am
Sherry Moroz…..Organist/Choir Director 570-274-0011
email:sherrymoroz@gmail.com
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional
School………….(570) 644-0375
PASTORIAL STAFF Very Rev. Francis J. Karwacki, V.F. M.Ed., M.Div………………..Pastor
Dean Northumberland Deanery,
Bishop's Liaison (Moderator) for Charismatic Renewal
SUPPORT STAFF
Joe Fesniak……Office Manager JFesniak@hbgdiocese.org
Katrina Gownley-…………….CRE
Phone# 570-205-9575 kjgownley@gmail.com
Kathy Lapotsky...........Part-time Administrative Assistant
Tom Horan.......Facilities Manager,
Eileen Hirsch…….Housekeeper & Cook OTHER Disabilities Advocate Paul Koutch 570-875-2650
OFFICE HOURS: MON, TUE & THUR 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM; WED & FRI 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone# 570-339-1031
Forth Sunday of Easter April 21st, 2024
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 8:30 AM- Catherine Labota From Dolores and Jerry Frantz
Sunday 11:00 AM- Mary C. “Sis” Zuech From Henry Zuech
Monday 8:00 AM- Teresa Sebastian From Lori and Francis Shannon
Tuesday 8:00AM- Margarate and Vince Kleman From Mary Kleman
Wednesday 8:00 AM – Sylvia Breaky From Sue and Mike Fletcher
Thursday 8:00 AM – Carolyn Yodis From Tom, Norma and Judy
Friday 8:00 AM – Joseph Swatski From Steve and Carole Krehel
Saturday 8:00 AM – Barb Birster From Tom and Maryanna Hynoski
Saturday 4:00 PM- Carol Schu From Elaine Polinski
Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish
Sunday 11:00 AM- John Koronkiewicz From Sister Rosemarie
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THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday April 21st – CCD for Grades 6 thru 8 will be held starting at 5:45 PM in the Parish School Building
Monday April 22nd – CCD for Grades 1 thru 5 will be held starting at 5:45 PM in the Parish School Building
Thursday April 25th – There will be a Charismatic Prayer Meeting in the Church beginning at 6:30 PM
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The Vocation Cross will be at the home of Jo Graff.
LOCAL Events
ATLAS AMERICAN LEGION ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET
SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST
FROM 8:00 AM – NOON
$10.00/ person
Mount Carmel Lions’ Club
Spagheti & Meatball Dinner w/Salad
And Dessert
SUNDAY, MAY 5th 2024
11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
ATLAS LEGION (Corner Rt 61 and Wilburton Rd)
Adults $10.00
TAKE-OUT ONLY! CONTAINERS ARE PROVIDED DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT DOOR OR FROM ANY LIONS MEMBER.
Our Annual Yard Sale will be held Sat. Apr 27th from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Rain Date: Sunday, April 28th from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Donations are currently being accepted at the Parish Office during normal business hours. No Clothes or Bedding. Also, GOOD NEWS food will be available for purchase again this year at the yard sale: BBQ, Haluski, Pierogi Casserole & Hot Dogs. If you have any questions, ideas, or would like to help in any way, please call Kate at 570-339-5014. Last Day to Drop Items is April 22nd. Thanks!
Our Lady’s Basket Raffle
It is that time of the year to begin thinking about our Basket Raffle. I realize the event is in July, but this is our parish’s major fundraiser since we are no longer have the festival. Please consider donating a Basket valued at $50.00, new items to be used to assemble a Basket, Monetary donations, Gift Cards. These items can be dropped off at the Parish Office beginning in March. If you have items or a Basket to donate but are unable to drop them off, please notify Elaine at 570-339-1877 and someone will pick them up. Please help to make this year’s Auction a BIG Success!! Thank You!
Our Lady’s Lottery Calendar for June 2024 is now available in the back of the Church/Parish Office. $5.00 each. Please Support this Fundraiser!
Mother’s Day Baby Bottle Blitz to support Corner of Hope Family Resource Center. Baby Bottles are located in the back of the Church and Side Entrance. Please return to the Parish by May 26th.
Contributions
Mass 4/13/24 & 4/14/24
- Adult Weekly……………..$3,167.00
- Loose Cash……….………....$110.00
- Monthly………………..........$108.00
- Steeple……………..……......$187.00
- Good Friday/Holy Land……...$8.00
- Easter……………………..….$10.00
- Catholic Relief……………..….$5.00
Mail & Lock-Box 4/8/24 – 4/14/24
- Adult Weekly……..….......$1,444.00
- Monthly………......................$405.00
- Steeple………………………$105.00
- Forty Hours…………………$10.00
- Good Friday………….…..….$15.00
- Holy Thursday........................$15.00
- Easter Offering………...……$75.00
- Cath Home Missions………..$10.00
Misc. Deposit Week Ending 4/14/24
- Donations…….......................$300.00
- Memorials……………..…....$155.00
- Candles……………………....$20.00
- Internment…………..……$1,100.00
The next Diocesan Collection is Catholic Home Missions.
Memorials
FOR Ellen (Keaely) Pels
FROM Florence Ecker and Family
FOR John Lawrence
FROM Mary Benfield
FOR Sr. Anne Kane
FROM Wayne and Mary Benfield
FOR Estelle Veach
FROM Doug Pieri
FOR Arlene Lokitis
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR Arlene Lokitis
FROM Mary Lou Gaughan
FOR Arlene Lokitis
FROM Rob and Norie Kealey
FOR Arlene Lokitis
FROM Deb and Jim Gownley
FOR Mildred and Anna Krehel
FROM Steve and Carole Krehel
FOR Steve (Skip) Krehel
FROM Steve and Carole Krehel
FOR Arlene J Lokitis
FROM Ted Gownley
FOR Carol Joraskie
FROM Pat Flynn
FOR Mr. and Mrs. Roman Kenenitz and Son Roman
FROM Judy and Joe Sedor
FOR Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sedor and Gloria
FROM Judy and Joe Sedor
FOR Arlene Lokitis
FROM Mary (Treasy) Gasperetti
FOR Sr. Ann Kane
FROM Mary (Treasy) Gasperetti
FOR Sr. Ann Kane
FROM Albert and Ann Mann
FOR Arlene Lokitis
FROM Wally, Christine and Roman
FOR Arlene Lokitis
FROM Anna Marie Babinsky
FOR Arlene J Lokitis
FROM Edward sand Diane Chowanes
FOR Robert Ruths (Birthday)
FROM Miss Mary Ruths
FOR Carol Ann Joraskie
FROM Sandy May Kestner and Judith May Godick
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MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Evening - 4:00 P.M.
Sunday Morning - 8:30 & 11:00 A.M.
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday thru Saturday - 8:00 A.M.
HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE
Vigil - 6:30 P.M.
Holy Day Masses - 8:00 A.M. & 7:00 P.M.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Infant Baptism is celebrated the first and last Sunday of each month. Parents are required to participate in a preparation process for Baptism. Church law dictates specific guidelines. Please call the parish office for specific information and to arrange an appointment to begin the process.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
Please call the parish office anytime to request the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Father Karwacki and our Eucharistic Minister's take Holy
Communion each month on First Friday. Please call if you or a family member desires to be added to the monthly Communion list.
RECONCILIATION
Monday thru Saturday 7:30 AM to 8:00AM
Saturday 3:00-3:50PM.
NEWCOMERS
Welcome! Register at the Parish Office.
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Adoration at the St. Pauline Shrine
Friday and Saturday 10AM-4PM.
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You can return your OLD Palms from last year in the container in the back of the church. They will be burned and used as Ashes for Next Year’s ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES/SERVICES. THE LAST DAY TO DROP OFF YOUR OLD PALMS IS APRIL21
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From the Desk of Fr. Frank
Trinity Sunday May 26th. 2024 is the Last Day to fulfill your Easter Duty. The third precept of the Church is "You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season. The Church requires us to receive it at least once each year, sometime between Palm Sunday and Trinity Sunday (the Sunday after Pentecost Sunday). Also Every Catholic should receive the Sacrament of Penance (confession) once a year. Of course, one cannot go to confession or receive Holy Communion if they are in marriage which is not valid in the Catholic Church. They need to work on annulment or “lack of Form Case” through the tribunal and then have their marriage blest i.e. recognized as valid in the Catholic Church.
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MOTHER MARIA KAUPAS CENTER OPEN HOUSE
The Mother Maria Kaupas Center will hold an open house Sunday, April 21 between 11:30 AM and 4 PM, All are invited. The open house is an opportunity for visitors to learn more about Venerable Maria Kaupas, a possible future saint who lived in Mount Carmel in the early 20th century. It will be a day of prayerful remembrance, sharing information about the Kaupas Center, Mother Maria and the Sisters of Saint Casimir, and refreshments. Stop in at any time during the open house. For questions, contact the Center at 570-339-3450 Option 7. The Kaupas Center is a ministry of Divine Redeemer Parish. Venerable Maria Kaupas founded a congregation of women religious, the Sisters of Saint Casimir. The Sisters' first mission was establishing Holy Cross School here in Mount Carmel, the first parochial school in the U.S. for the children of Lithuanian immigrants.
Jake Betz Director Mother Maria Kaupas Center 570-339-3450, Option 7 https://mothermariakaupascenter.wordpress.com/
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Congratulation to the following who were Confirmed at Divine Redeemer Parish by Bishop Timothy Senior on Tuesday, April 16th
Sam Christopher THOMAS Brecker
Grace CATHERINE Gownley
Alekzandr Niclos ANDREW Lukoskie
Aiden James MICHAEL Nolter
Adalynn Marie CECILIAROSE Schu
Tristan Patrick PATRICK Sobol, Jr.
Ty Dominic DOMINIC Spears
William MICHAEL Okronglis, Jr.
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ATTENTION ALL: OUR PARISH FOLLOWS ALL THE DIOCEAN REGULATIONS ON YOUTH PROTECTION. Google Diocese of Harrisburg. You will find our Diocesan Webpage. Click on Youth Protection and You can explore all the following options. Our parish requires all up-to-date clearances for CCD Teachers and employees and we administer the Virtus Program in our CCD classes.
Victim Assistance — United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Kelly Gollick Victim Assistance Coordinator Youth Protectio 1-800-626-1608 reportabuse@hbgdiocese.org Michelle Shae, Safe Environment Director, with your designated local administrator for VIRTUS Empowering God’s Children by 8/31/22. Michelle can be reached at MShae@HBGDIOCESE.ORG We Pledge . . .
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BISHOP GAINER LIFTS DISPENSATION. ON AUG. 15, 2021 Obligation to Attend Mass is restored and ALL CATHOLICS WHO CAN ARE CALLED BACK TO ATTEND MASS. Fr. Frank
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OUR SACRED HEART OF JESUS ALTAR & The BVM & ST. JOSEPH ALTAR
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The Faith Alive! This new video series from the Diocese of Harrisburg explores and explains the basics of the Catholic Faith through short videos. Throughout this year, we’ll be joined by special guests, including Bishop Gainer, to explore topics related to what we believe as Catholics, various Church teachings, and ways to grow in the Faith. Look for a new video every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the Diocesan YouTube channel, www.YouTube.com/hbgdiocese. Facebook Q&A with Bishop Gainer (announcement can be used with FB_Q&A_Bishop_Gainer.jpg image) Tune in to the Diocese of Harrisburg’s Facebook page at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month, beginning March 1, for Facebook Q&A with Bishop Gainer. Every month, we’ll sit down with the Bishop to answer your questions. Have a question? Please email it to communications@hbgdiocese.org >>
On Feb. 8th. I received my 2nd. Covid-19 vaccination at the Mt. Carmel Sr. Living Center. I am grateful to God and the Administrator for including me because I am among the on-call clergy for the Center and when Masses can resume there I am looking forward to celebrating Mass there for all the wonderful residents. Fr Frank Karwacki Pandemic Covid-19 Holy Spirit Prayer Come Holy Spirit in great power to free us from the scourge of the Covid-19 Virus which is plaguing so many on the face of the earth. O’ Holy Spirit you manifested yourself as a mighty wind and flames of fire on the day of Pentecost. Come again with a mighty healing wind to cast out the Covid-19 Virus from the air we breathe and send forth your healing fire to alter the gene or genes within the Covid-19 virus to render it harmless. Come Holy Spirit to renew us with your gifts of peace and strength. Yes, come Holy Spirit and renew the face of the earth with your gift of healing. Amen. Composed by Fr. Frank Karwacki
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MISSION STATEMENT OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH
We, the people of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish of the Diocese of Harrisburg are called through our Baptism and Confirmation to celebrate the presence of Christ in Word and Sacrament and sent by Christ to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. In the spirit of faith, service, and community, we strive to bring people closer together and closer to God. This we accomplish by our surrendering to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and in the power of His Holy Spirit. We invite everyone to serve the needs of our parishioners and the broader community. We strive to be faithful stewards accountable to God by our prayer and worship, praying for healing and sharing our time, talents, treasure and by reaching out to the poor and needy.
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<<OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL, Mt. CARMEL CCD: PARENTS PLEASE GET YOUR CHILD'S REGISTRATION IN ASAP. DROP IT THE LOCK BOX AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE RECTORY OR SEND BY MAIL. You can pick up the forms at the front door of the rectory at any time . CCD STARTS SEPT 20 & 21. YOU MUST SIGN THE WAIVER FORM. (IN CLASS WILL USES ALL COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: Temps will be taken, social, distancing, masks , hand sanitizer etc.) THOSE GOING ON LINE MUST FILL OUT A REGISTRATION FORM. SEE CALENDARS, ONLINE INSTRUCTION SHEETS ETC. YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU CHILD IS GOIUNG ON LINE. Fr. Frank Karwacki & Mrs. Katrina Gownley CRE ATTENTION PARENTS :PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR CCD CHILD HAS ACCESS FOR ONLINE SCHOOLING computer or Ipad & IF NECESSARY. YES___________ NO__________________ Name of Child________________ Address______________________
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COME TO OUR PARISH AND EXPERIENCE OUR AMAZING CHOIR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF OUR CHOIR DIRECTOR AND ORGANIST SHERRY MOROZ AS WELL AS MANY OF THE LIFT YOUR SPIRITS GROUP WHO ARE MEMBERS OF OUR CHOIR. FR FRANK KARWACKI PASTOR
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April 11& 12, 2015 Fr. Frank Karwacki & Deacon McCarthy help distribute orange ribbons to remind people to pray for those persecuted by ISIS and other terrorist groups!
WE ARE A WELCOMING COMMUNITY OF FAITH.
Fr. Frank blessing a skunk at a Pet blessing. Fr. Frank wil be blessing Pets on Sun. Oct. 2, 2016
FR. FRank blessing pets 10-4-18
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PRAY FOR RELATIVES AND FRIENDS WHO DO NOT ATTEND MASS FOR THEIR SUNDAY OBLIGATION NOR FOR HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE CAPABLE OF DOING SO:
Lord Jesus, I realize that of all the duties you have entrusted to me, that my duty to pray for the salvation of the souls of my loved ones, family members and friends, is in Your eyes a very high priority. You call us to pray for one another’s salvation and so I pray for the souls of ____________________
_____________________________who are not coming to church on a regular basis even though they are able to do so. Lord Jesus touch and protect them with the power of your love and grace. Send Your Holy Spirit upon them and help them to hear You
calling them closer to You. Dear Lord help me with Your grace to draw closer to You and to share the gift of my faith with them according to Your holy will. Amen Composed by Fr. Frank Karwacki
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AS YOU SAID by Sr. Margaret Kob OCD
Ask, you said. Ask, and you shall receive. Ask the Father in my name, you said. Thus far you have asked for nothing in my name. Ask the Father to send laborers, you said, for the fields are white for the harvest . If I have the the Bread of Heaven to offer you and you do not ask for it, it must be that you are not hungry. If I have Living Water to offer you and you are not clamoring for it, it must be that you are not thirsty. If the sirens blast and the children are falling, falling, and you are not pounding on my door for their rescue, it must be that you have no heart. If my shepherds grow cold and my sheep rush in their droves to the Horror, and you are not screaming before my tent for their saving, it must be that you have no Fire. O my people, ask --- ask in my name! Ask, and you shall receive! Mt 9:38 Jn 14:13; 15:1, 16; 16:24
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Jesus under the weight of His Cross. We unite our sorrow of not being able to gather for public Masses, ceremonies & devotions with the suffering of Jesus during this Lent.
We pray the Lord will banish the Covid-19 Virus & we look forward to returning to worship in our church again. Fr. Frank
Exiled from Places of Worship by a Virus
By Fr. Frank Karwacki, Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel
In the Book of Daniel we find Azariah walking in the midst of the fire in the furnace unharmed and praying this lament, “We have in our day…no holocaust, sacrifice, oblation or incense, no place to offer first fruits, to find favor with You. But with contrite hearts and humble spirit let us be received; as though it were holocausts of rams and bullocks or thousands of fat lambs.”(NAB translation) It is believed by many Bibles scholars that the Book of Daniel was written during the persecution of Jews by King Antiochus IV in the second century B.C.to encourage the Jews, with stories of Jews exiled to Babylon in the 6th century B.C., who had experienced the destruction of their place of worship, the temple in Jerusalem. And so, Azariah prays, “We have no place to offer first fruits”. The first fruits of the harvest was taken to the temple to offer to the Lord.
With so many churches, chapels and places of worship closed because of the Covid-19 virus, we pastors and faithful members while fully respecting the government’s advice and laws for our protection feel some sense of that lament of Azariah. We too can pray that lament to the Lord, ‘We have in our day no place to worship”. We realize that we, the people, are the church, the mystical Body of Christ yet there is a special presence of the Lord Jesus and in the Eucharist when we gather in Hs name
Churches have always been a place of refuge, a haven of peace and holy ground. Our churches are filled with so many memories of the significant events in our lives. We remember the joyous occasions of baptisms and weddings and the sad occasions of funerals celebrated with love and faith.
Hopefully our experience of yearning to return to our places of worship will deepen our appreciation of our places of worship as we look forward to the day when the doors will be unlocked as we enter to gather together to worship, our Lord and He will be waiting there for us as we gather
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Jesus under the weight of His Cross. We unite our sorrow of not being able to gather for public Masses, ceremonies & devotions with the suffering of Jesus during this Lent.
We pray the Lord will banish the Covid-19 Virus & we look forward to returning to worship in our church again. Fr. Frank
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