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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, CSI
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
Pentecost Sunday May 19th, 2024
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish
Sunday 11:00 AM- Robert Brezinski From Susan Kenenitz
Monday 8:00 AM- Ellen Kealey Pels From Tricia, Loretta and Mary Catherine
Tuesday 8:00AM- Theresa Zosh Yanonis From Kathy Taylor
Wednesday 8:00 AM – Nancy Brennan From Jack and Toni Sommers
Thursday 8:00 AM – Walter and Mary Sideravage From The Lokitis Family
Friday 8:00 AM – Margaret Scicchitano From Frank and Carol Alarcon
Saturday 8:00 AM – John “Jack” Coleman From Theresa Coleman
Saturday 4:00 PM- Francine Cuff From Daniel Cuff Family
Sunday 8:30 AM- People of Parish
Sunday 11:00 AM- Anna & Paul Waskewicz and Adam & Olympia Fantini From Donna and Leonard Shuder
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Saturday, May 18th – Practice for First Holy Communion at 12:30 PM in the Church. All students receiving their First Holy Communion MUST attend this Practice.
Sunday May 19th – First Holy Communion at the 11:00 AM Mass with Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday May 19th – The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have a Meeting at 3:00 PM in the Parish Hall.
Sunday May 19th – Fr. Frank will be attending Senior Baccalaureate at Mt. Carmel Area High School at 7:00 PM
Monday, May 20th – The Parish Council will be having a Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Parish School Building.
Thursday, May 23rd – All Clergy will be attending a Clergy Day in Harrisburg with Bishop Senior.
Thursday, May 23rd – There will be a Charismatic Prayer Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Church
Friday, May 24th – 10:00 AM Funeral Mass and burial of WWII Army Pilot John Nolan, whose plane crashed in a farmer’s field and was left to die in that field and secretly buried there by the farmer. Years later his remains were discovered and he was incorrectly buried in NY. New DNA testing discovered he was closely related to the Nolans now in Kulpmont, but his parents are buried in our St. Mary’s Cemetery. A special military escort is bringing his remains and finally they will be buried in our cemetery. Home at last. We are asking all Veteran’s groups, K of C, American Legion and veterans to come to Mass and burial if possible to show him the honor that is due….Fr. Frank
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The Vocation Cross will be at the home of Virginia Kramer
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The Next Food Pantry is Tuesday, May 21st from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Mt. Carmel Township Food Pantry May 31st from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM across from Municipal Building
LOCAL Events
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
Ascension Masses 5/8/24 & 5/9/24
- Adult Weekly……………..$118.00
- Loose……………………....$171.00
- Monthly……………….…....$59.00
- Catholic Education…….…....$5.00
- Ascension Thursday………$532.00
Mass 5/11/24 & 5/12/24
- Adult Weekly……………..$2,969.00
- Loose Cash……….………....$226.00
- Monthly………………..........$305.50
- Steeple……………..……........$16.50
- Ascension Thursday…….....$110.50
- Catholic Education…….......$321.50
- Pentecost…………………......$40.00
Mail & Lock-Box 5/6/24 – 5/12/24
- Adult Weekly……..…........$1,090.00
- Monthly………......................$175.00
- Steeple……………………..…$26.00
- Ascension Thursday……...…$40.00
- Catholic Education……….…$31.00
- Catholic Home Missions….....$20.00
Misc. Deposit Week Ending 5/12/24
- Donations……..................$10,000.00
- Memorials……………..…......$70.00
- Candles…………………...….$10.00
- Rent…………….………...…$100.00
The next Diocesan Collection is Pentecost Sunday for Education of Future Priests.
Sanctuary Candles
FOR Sylvia Hynoski
FROM Dianne Darrah
FOR Marie and Frank Reinhardt
FROM Daughter Midge and Granddaughter Diane
FOR Special Intention
FROM Midge Strike
FOR In Thanksgiving to BVM
FROM Midge Strike
FOR Mike Strike
FROM Wife Midge and Daughter Diane
Memorials
FOR William Ditchey
FROM Ron and Kathy Wysochansky
FOR Albert Mann
FROM John and Dianne Darrah
FOR Albert Mann
FROM Aaron and Kelly Domanski
FOR Albert Mann
FROM John and Rachael Darrah
FOR Cecelia Ayres (Mother’s Day Memorial)
FROM Dennis and Mary Virginia Molesevich
FOR Genevieve Molesevich (Mother’s Day Memorial)
FROM Dennis and Mary V. Molesevich
FOR Jane Pupo
FROM Dennis and Mary V. Molesevich
FOR Albert Mann
FROM Mary Rudisill
FOR John “Jack” Hrabovsky
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR James “Flash” McDonald
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR Carl Devine (Birthday)
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR Jewel Devine Valencik (Birthday)
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR Albert Mann
FROM John and Donna Buhay
FOR Albert Mann
FROM Don and Sharon Betz
FOR Albert Mann
FROM Roman and Christine
FOR Anne Kleman (Anniversary)
FROM Dorothy, Florence, Mary Jo and Joe
FOR Albert Mann
FROM J. J. Lokitis and son Braden
FOR Phillip Gotti Jr.
FROM Doug Pieri
FOR Albert Mann
FROM Roseann Wills
FOR Albert Mann
FROM Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Freiler
FOR Antoinette (Tessie) Gudonis (Mother’s Day Memorial)
FROM Ray and Mary Ann Bartosic
FOR Irene Bartosic
FROM Ray and Mary Ann Bartosic
FOR Albert Mann
FROM Wayne and Mary Benfield
FOR Mary Lawrence
FROM Mary Benfield
FOR Albert Mann
FROM Pat Flynn
FOR Albert Mann
FROM Dolores and Jerry Frantz
FOR Vince Devine (Birthday Memorial May 12th)
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR Joe Devine (Birthday Memorial May 12th)
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR Albert Mann
FROM Bob and Anne Marie Devine
FOR Millie Mushalko
FROM Millie Collier and Family
FOR Millie Mushalko
FROM Anne Marie and Bob Devine and Family
FOR Richard Collier
FROM Millie Collier and family
FOR Anna Zelinski
FROM Millie Collier and Family
FOR Anna Zelinski
FROM Anne Marie and Bob Devine and Family
FOR Marie Callahan
FROM Millie Collier and Family
FOR Marie Callahan
FROM Anne Marie and Bob Devine and Family
FOR Theresa Skavery
FROM Millie Collier and Family
FOR Theresa Skavery
FROM Anne Marie and Bob Devine and Family
FOR Deceased Czeslowski Brothers
FROM Millie Collier and Family
FOR Deceased Czeslowski Brothers
FROM Anne Marie and Bob Devine and Family
FOR Leonard Callahan
FROM Millie Collier and Family
FOR Leonard Callahan
FROM Anne Marie and Bob Devine and Family
FOR Andrew Mushalko
FROM Millie Collier and Family
FOR Andrew Mushalko
FROM Anne Marie and Bob Devine and Family
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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 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.
From the Desk of Fr. Frank
Confirmation and First Holy Communion Certificates will be presented to students at the Masses on the weekend of May 25th and 26th.
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Bethlehem Olivewood Will be at all Masses May 18th and 19th to sell Carved Religious Articles to benefit the Holy Land.
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Congratulations to Those Receiving Their First Holy Communion Today
2024 First Holy Communion Class
Jack Darrah
Sadie Winnie
Kree Harnish
Klark Harnish
Taelyn Sobol
Mason Stehr
Daniel Glowatski
Bryson Harring
Lili Ann Campbell
Jacob Powell
Declan Lutz
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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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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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