Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
“We find Christ here. We bring Christ to the world.”
100 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23602
Phone: 757-595-0385 ~ www.olmc.org
Parish Office Hours: Monday ‐ Thursday: 9:00 am ‐ 5:00 pm; Friday: 9:00 am ‐ 3:00 pm School: 757‐596‐2754; Principal – Sr. Dominic, O.P. ext. 213 Outreach Office: 757‐926‐4830 Pregnancy Helpline: 757‐870‐3131 March 15, 2015 ~ The Fourth Sunday of Lent
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am ~ 10:00 am ~ 5:00 pm 2:00 pm — (en Español) Weekdays: Monday: 7:00 am Tuesday: 7:00 am, 6:30 pm Wednesday: 7:00 am, 8:15 am Thursday: 7:00 am, 6:30 pm (en Español) Friday: 8:15 am Sacrament of Reconciliation
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday, March 26th PARISH STAFF EXTENSIONS
Pastor ‐ Rev. John David Ramsey 112 Parochial Vicar ‐ Rev. Carlos Lerma 129 Priest in Residence ‐ Rev. Peter T. Tran 114 Deacons Rev. Mr. Anton Siochi 113 Rev. Mr. Francisco Anleu 136 Pastoral Associate ‐ Janet Hassan 120 Children’s Faith Formation (Pre‐K‐5th grade) Christa Blomstrom 119 Youth Ministry (Gr. 6‐12) & Young Adults Christina Harrison 128 Hispanic Ministry ‐ Rev Mr. Francisco Anleu 136 Social Ministry ‐ Tina Wandersee 118 Music & Liturgy ‐ Kelly Soprano 117 Business & Finance ‐ Julie Hall 115 Facilities ‐ Hart Smith 121 Food Service (St. Michael Hall) John Chesney 140 Administrative Assistants Eileen Mazary (Website/Bulletin) 116 Carla Weimer (Manna/Parishioner Records) 126 CNU Catholic Campus Minister ‐ John Hopke 123 Receptionist/Mass Intentions ‐ Cathy Luth 101 Maintenance Technician ‐ Bill Johnson 111 Due to the cancellation of our Communal Penance service this Lent, an additional opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament will take place on THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH. Our three parish priests will be available for Confession in the WORSHIP CENTER beginning at 7:00 PM. Town Hall Meeting and Parish Dinner Thursdays 8am to 6pm & 1 Fridays 3pm to 6am The Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00 ‐ 4:00 pm, Sunday: 12:30 ‐ 1:30 pm, Thursday: 7:30 ‐ 8:00 am or by appointment st
Important Things to Know! Parish Dinner: $5.00 tickets will be on sale this weekend and next for the Parish Dinner. This meal will be served at St. Michael Hall at 6:00 pm. Tickets will not be sold at the door so please purchase in advance at the table in the commons or at the parish office. Meal: Italian sausage, ravioli, green beans, garlic toast, beverage and dessert. Town Meeting: This Parish‐wide meeting will be at 7pm in St. Michael Hall. You do NOT have to attend the dinner in order to attend the Parish meet‐
ing. Topics for the Meeting include: Upcoming Parish Events; Holy Week and Triduum; School News; Increased Giving Program; Living Our Mission Update; Q & A. Gathered By Grace: Revised Dates! These dates have been revised due to our March snow storm: April 12 Morality May 3 Sacraments May 31 Kingdom of God (New Date!) Bulletin notices and advertising: All information must be sent to the parish office no later than 8AM on Mondays. Please use e‐mail if at all possible and send to: [email protected]. If you would like to advertise on the back of the bulletin, please call J.S. Paluch at 1‐800‐524‐0263. Page 2 March 15, 2015 This Week at OLMC
March 15 - March 22
SUNDAY 8:00 AM MASS Worship Center 10:00 AM MASS Worship Center 11:30 AM Confirmation Team Mtg. Lukas Schmidt Ste. 2:00 PM MISA EN ESPAÑOL Worship Center 3:00 PM Convivio Cafeteria 5:00 PM MASS Worship Center 6:30 PM Senior Youth Group St. Michael Hall MONDAY 7:00 AM MASS Worship Center 7:00 PM IGNITE Young Adult Ministry Lukas Schmidt Ste. Estudios Bíblicos en Español Upper Room TUESDAY 7:00 AM MASS Worship Center 12:30 PM Outreach Meeting Lukas Schmidt Suite 6:30 PM MASS Worship Center Children’s Choir Gathering Room 7:00 PM Praise Band Worship Center RCIA St. Michael Hall RICA en Español Gathering Room WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM MASS Worship Center 8:15 AM MASS Worship Center 6:00 PM Engaging Spirituality Ladies of Carmel Suite 6:30 PM SPRED Reconciliation Planning Carmel Center Junior Youth Group St. Michael Hall 7:00 PM Adult Choir Worship Center THURSDAY 7:00 AM MASS Worship Center 9:00 AM Women’s Bible Study St. Michael Hall 12 NOON 2nd Act Luncheon St. Michael Hall 6:30 PM MISA EN ESPAÑOL Worship Center 7:00 PM Reconciliation Worship Center 7:15 PM Viviendo la Eucaristía Upper Rm/Gathering Rm FRIDAY 8:15 AM MASS Worship Center 6:00 PM RCIA Retreat St. Michael Hall Lenten Soup Supper Commons 6:30 PM Theology of the Body Lukas Schmidt Suite 7:00 PM Bilingual Stations of the Cross Commons SATURDAY 9:00 AM RCIA Retreat St. Michael Hall 3:00 PM Reconciliation Reconciliation Room 5:00 PM MASS Worship Center 6:00 PM Father/Daughter, Mother/Son Dance SMH SUNDAY 8:00 AM MASS Worship Center 10:00 AM MASS Worship Center 11:15 AM JYG Team Lukas Schmidt Ste. CLOW Team Gathering Room Catholic Doctrine Class Worship Center 2:00 PM MISA EN ESPAÑOL Worship Center 5:00 PM MASS Worship Center 6:30 PM Senior Youth Group St. Michael Hall Initiation Programs
RCIA will meet this Tuesday, March 17th. The meeting is in St. Michael Hall at 7 PM. Please remember that retreat forms are now due. SCRUTINIES: The third and final Scrutiny is celebrated this weekend. These are celebration of healing and strengthen‐
ing: helping to uncover and heal all that is sinful as well rais‐
ing up and strengthening all that is good in the lives of the elect. Please continue to pray for our elect, candidates and penitents during their Lenten journey. Special Opportunity to be Confirmed Are you an active practicing adult who “missed” participating in The Sacrament of Confirmation? We invite you to enter a short process of preparation and cele‐
brate the Sacrament on the Feast of Pen‐
tecost, Sunday, May 24. If you are inter‐
ested in celebrating your Confirmation please contact Janet Hassan, ext. 120 or [email protected]. Catholics Come Home A new group for our Catholics Come Home process will start soon. If you or someone you know would like a journey of return to the active practice of their Catholic Faith this is the proc‐
ess for you! Please consider taking this journey. Please call 595‐0385 ext. 120. We looked forward to your re‐
turn to the Lord’s Table! Marriage and Family Life Ministry
Marriage Enrichment Marriage
Sign up now for our next Marriage Enrichment
Enrichment Opportunity: Partners on the Journey. The next session will be Friday Evening, March 27, in St. Michael Hall as we present: “Marriage as Covenant” Come out and enjoy a great program; some Champaign punch and specialty cupcakes! To register contact Eileen at [email protected] or ext. 116. Childcare will be available with advance reservation. Diocesan Marriage Encounter Weekends This Lenten Season it is good to be reminded that “A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.” Today’s gospel says “But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God”. Let your marriage live in truth and works through God. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are April 17‐19 in Fredericksburg or June 26‐28 in Richmond. For information or to apply, visit www.renewmarriage‐
vasouth.org or contact us at applications@renewmarriage‐vasouth.org or 483‐3209. Page 3 March 15, 2015 Sacraments
Children’s Faith Formation
Baptisms at OLMC are celebrated seven times throughout the year. Whether you are parents‐to‐be, parents of an in‐
fant, or parents of a child (ages 6yrs and under), we invite you to consider having your child baptized into the Catholic faith at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Parents are en‐
couraged to register early to accommodate family and god‐
parents schedules. Contact Christa to set up an appoint‐
ment for our upcoming April & June baptisms at cblom‐
[email protected] or ext. 119 .
Kingdom Kids Nursery (1‐3 yrs) meets for the duration of the 10AM Mass, every Sunday. KidCheck Account required. Children in the Nursery are introduced to Catholic concepts through Pflaum Gospel Weeklies, which invite children to listen to the Gospel and build Christian relationships. The nurturing staff and volunteers provide a safe, Christian environment for the children in their care. Parents who use the nursery are asked to volunteer about one Sunday per month to keep our Co‐op Nursery staffed each Sunday at the 10am Mass. For more information use the online Contact Form at olmckids.weebly.com. First Eucharist Preparation St. Vincent Backdoor Ministry The children & their families donated and assembled over 200 bologna and cheese sandwiches this past Sunday for the St. Vincent de Paul Backdoor Ministry! Thank you for your kindness in answering God’s call to feed the hungry, during this Lenten season. “…for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink...” Matthew 25:35. Prayer Cards The parish community is invited to pray for the children pre‐
paring for their first reception of the Eucharist in May. Please take a prayer card with the name of a child after Mass today or look for the basket of names in the Worship Center. Kingdom Kids Pre‐K/K (4‐5 yrs) meets for the duration of the Mass. KidCheck Account required. Children are introduced to Catholic concepts through the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies, which invite children to share life stories, listen to the Gospel and build Christian relationships. Children meet weekly during the 10am Mass, parent check in with KidCheck before Mass begins. Kingdom Kids Worship (1st‐5th Grades) provides a liturgical adaptation of the Sunday readings for children in 1st‐5th grade. The Children Celebrate! Liturgy of the Word with Children program from Pflaum Publishing Group guides the parish catechists proclamation of the Gospel. At OLMC, Kingdom Kids Worship is available at the 10:00am Mass. Children process out at Mass & return before the Eucharist. Confirmation Our next Confirmation Session is THIS Sun‐
day, March 15th at 11:30am in St. Michael Hall. This meeting is for Candidates AND Sponsors. If a sponsor cannot make it to this meeting, a proxy may take his/her place. Remember: Letters of Intent to Fr. John David are due on March 29th. New! KidCheck: Free Secure Check In System for the Nursery and other Children’s Ministry offerings. Signing up for KidCheck is easy and free to parents. Register today at go.kidcheck.com or go to olmc.org. Lenten Family Challenge: Stations of the Cross The Stations of the Cross is so powerful a devotion because we put ourselves in the steps of Jesus as he makes his way to Calvary for our sake. Join us on Friday, March 20 at 7:00pm (or 6:00pm for the Soup Supper beforehand) for the Bilingual Stations of the Cross in the Church Commons. Young Adult Ministry
Theology on Tap Come on out to El Tapatío in Newport News (near City Center) on THURSDAY March 19th at 7 PM for CATHOLIC TRIVIA NIGHT!! You don’t want to miss out… the winning team gets their tab paid for! Bring out your best and brightest friends and join the competition! Contact Christina Harrison ([email protected]) if you have any questions or concerns. Junior & Senior Youth Groups
Senior Youth Group meets THIS Sunday, March 8th, at 6:15pm in St. Michael Hall for Making Prayer Effective, a night on different forms of prayer and practical ways for busy teenagers to pray. ...and don’t forget to join us on March 22nd for Faith after High School, a Q&A panel with college students who contin‐
ued to practice their faith in college and the real world. Junior Youth Group will meet on Wednesday, March 18th, (6:30pm, St. Michael Hall) for With the Eyes of Christ, an eve‐
ning devoted to self‐image and how Christ sees you. Youth Encuentro Retreat is an opportunity for our Hispanic Youth to get to know each other, grow in their relationship with Christ and the Church and develop leadership skills. There will be great speakers, dynamic workshops and activi‐
ties. This Bilingual retreat will take place on April 18th and 19th. For more information or for forms, see Christina Harrison or Deacon Francisco. Mark Your Calendars: Senior Youth Group ‐ March 15th Junior Youth Group ‐ March 18th Senior Youth Group ‐ March 22nd Page 4 March 15, 2015 Social Ministry
Reflecting Christ
Transformed by The Eucharist…
Reaching Out into community
Lenten Food Bags
Thank you for picking up a Lenten food bag from the
Commons. Return it to the Commons by:
Weekend of March 21/22
Easter Food Bag Prep and Deliveries
We will be preparing the Easter Food Bags for delivery
on Saturday, March 28th @ 9am in Manion Hall.
This is a great way for families with children to do
ministry together. No need to sign up just show up.
It doesn’t take but 30-45 minutes!
Make time… the weekend of March 28th & 29th to
take an Easter Food Bag out to a family in need!
They will be available and ready to go out into the
community after all the Masses.
CRS Rice Bowl
Ladies of Carmel
St. Monica's Guild, which serves the areas of Smithfield, Suffolk and Carrollton, will meet on Tuesday, March 17th, at 11:30 am at the Smithfield Station. Visitors are welcome! If any questions, please call Joan Chapman at 357‐5508. We'd love to have you join us! St. Valentine's Guild will meet Thursday , March 19th, at the home of Cindy Zodda. The charity is our Food Pantry. Lent is a journey. Where will it take you this year?
Third Week of Lent
Hungering for a Season of Hope
The next stop on our CRS Rice Bowl journey is the African
nation, Niger, where we’re reminded that life’s joys and
challenges are often seasonal. This week we pray for people
who struggle to feed their families during the hungry season,
when food is in short supply, & we commit to acting
for the common good.
Visit: www.crsricebowl.org
40 Days for Life
Spring Campaign began February 18th.
40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life
campaign with a vision to access God’s power through prayer,
fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion.
To participate in a vigil please contact:
Caroline Barnes
[email protected]
EngagingSpirituality
The ES Participants have entered the second
movement on their journey: Into the Dark
Please continue to keep them in your prayers.
Session 12: Engaging Mystery
Date: March 11th @ 6:20ish
FOOD PANTRY
Mac n’ Cheese, Spam, Canned Pasta, Boxed Potatoes,
Crackers, Frosting, Boxed Potatoes, Jello/Pudding,
Carrots, Pancake Syrup,
Personal Care—Toilet Paper, Razors, Shampoo
Thanks so much for the fruit! Thank you for your
continued donations to the POOR Fund Envelope.
These donations touch many lives and bring hope!!
Inclusive Ministries
SPRED is a growing ministry that wel‐
comes developmentally disabled individu‐
als to develop an awareness of God in their lives; an awareness of themselves as persons of dignity who are deeply loved by God; as well as an awareness of their integral relationship to the Parish Commu‐
nity and the entire Church. OLMC currently has two adult SPRED communities. If you know of someone who might benefit or want to find out more, contact Christa at 595‐0385, x119 or Miki at 596‐7162. NEW OLMC Parish Email
Did you the email about traffic during the One City Marathon? Sign up to be added to our Parish Email distribution list, and receive notification of funerals, upcoming events, delays or cancellations, etc. All emails will be sent via “MailChimp,” so your address will not be seen by everyone receiving the emails. If you would like your address added to our distribution list, you can sign up on our Website or Facebook page, or contact Eileen at [email protected]. Ordering from Amazon???
Did you know that our website has a link to Amazon, and that by placing your order via this link our parish receives a portion of your purchase price? This donation comes to us at no extra cost to you! Page 5 March 15, 2015 OLMC Parish News
OLMC Parish News, cont.
Second Act Luncheon The Second Act Senior Group will meet on Thursday, March 19th, in St. Michael Hall at 12:00 Noon. We are planning a delightful, fun program: “Musical Memories.” Barbara Taylor is in charge of the pro‐
gram, so we are looking forward to a nice day. This is a covered dish luncheon; be sure to bring your favorite dish to share. Look‐
ing forward to seeing you….Snow, snow, stay AWAY!!! Going to Be in the Hospital? Due to privacy regulations, Riverside Hospital is no longer providing a “Catholic List.” If you or a member of your fam‐
ily will be in Riverside Hospital and would like to receive Holy Communion during your hos‐
pital stay, a visit by a member of the parish’s Healing Minis‐
try team can be arranged. Please contact Julie Hall ext. 115 at the parish office, 595‐0385 or [email protected]. nd
2 Act
Fundraiser Benefiting OLMC School Basketball & Soccer Sunday, March 22 11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast. The funds raised will be used to purchase new uniforms for the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams and needed equipment for the soccer team. We appreciate your generosity! Tickets are on sale at the school and the day of at the door. Tickets cost $7 for adults and $5 children. The Chrism Mass On the Monday of Holy Week, March 30th, Bishop DiLorenzo will celebrate the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond. At this Liturgy all the oils used throughout the Diocese will be blessed by the Bishop, and the priests of our Diocese renew their commit‐
ment to the priesthood. We will be taking both our Parish vans and invite you to travel with us. The bus will leave at 3:15 P.M. sharp from St. Michael Hall parking lot. Following the Mass there will be time to visit and tour the Cathedral and enjoy a light reception. The bus will return approxi‐
mately at 9:15. For bus reservations contact Janet at jhas‐
[email protected] or ext. 120. Tuition Raffle to Benefit OLMC School Raffle tickets to win 2015/16 tuition and fees at OLMC School are on sale for $100 each. The drawing will take place during the awards ceremony on the last day of school, June 3. You do not need to be present to win, and you may donate your winning ticket to a student of your choice or to a student in need if you do not have a child or grandchild attending OLMC. Please con‐
tact the school office at 596‐2754 for more information or to purchase tickets. Sign up Today for Our Parish Trip! The bus is beginning to fill so make your plans today! Travel with Fr. John David on a trip to Lancaster, PA. Motor coach transportation will be provided through “Go Tours”. This overnight trip includes the Sight & Sound Theater pro‐
duction of JOSEPH. Experience a cast of 45 actors, live ani‐
mals on the stage and in the aisles, and witness amazing dream sequences, including Joseph in his colorful coat “flying” above the audience. Included is: roundtrip trans‐
portation from OLMC, continental breakfast, Hershey Farm Restaurant Smorgasbord, Tour of Amish Farm and House, a countryside tour of Lancaster county; the Kitchen Kettle Village, Overnight Accommodations at the Double Tree Hil‐
ton, Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel and baggage Handling. Price is $339 per person (double occupancy‐‐‐$60 single sup‐
plement). THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MAY 28 & 29. Brochures are in the Parish Office and at the Welcome Desk. Employment Opportunity OLMC School has an immedi‐
ate need for a part‐time (mornings only) 8th grade Lan‐
guage Arts teacher for the remainder of the 2014‐2015 school year. Teacher certification is required, and candi‐
dates should also have an understanding of Catholic tradi‐
tions and beliefs. Applications are available on the Diocese of Richmond Website, richmonddiocese.org. Inquiries and applications should be directed to Mrs. Tucker, 52 Harpers‐
ville Rd., Newport News, VA 23601. Community News
Dads! Moms! Dust off those Dancing Shoes! The 3rd Annual Father/Daughter and Mother /Son Dance will be held on Saturday, March 21st, from 6 pm to 10 pm at St. Michael Hall. The event in‐
cludes a scrumptious dinner and plenty of dancing for $10 per couple or $15 per family in advance. Five dollars more at the door. Advance tickets are available from Christina Harrison, Youth Minister (ext 128). Or you can call Vahwere Kavota (KOC Youth Director) at 755‐6917. Golf Tournament Youth Apostles is very excited about host‐
ing our First Annual Golf Tournament at Sewell’s Point in Norfolk. Come partner with Youth Apostles as they continue to change lives every day through its ministry at ODU. Shot‐
gun start is at 12pm on April 10th. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact John Lilly at (703)‐589‐
8752 or visit www.youthapostles.org/support‐us/youth‐
apostles‐19th‐annual‐golf‐tournament Page 6 March 15, 2015 Easter Flowers
Sunday, March 15, 2015 8:00 – Tito Bossman Family 10:00 – Helen Adams Mary Dunn 2:00 – For the People of the Parish 5:00 – John Patacca Family Mon – (7am) Charles Raymond Cochran Mary Blalock Tues – (7am) Mary Ann Steigelman Cathy & Louis Luth (6:30pm) Richard LaRonde Jack & Ann Svelan Wed – (7am) Int’s of Sarah Clark Holly Patacca (8:15am) Daniel Quinn OLMC Dominican Sisters Thur – (7am) John Patacca Family (6:30pm) Chuti Pilar Tonski Fri – (8:15am) Providencia Matos Terry Figueroa Saturday, March 21, 2015 5:00 – Linda DoBias Carolyn Gréaud Sunday, March 22, 2015 8:00 – Mary Ann Steigelman Pete & Carolyn LeBell 10:00 – Lorraine Murray Paule Vollmer & Pauline Ryan 2:00 – Maria Amparo Mendez Prado Michelle Grau 5:00 – For the People of the Parish This Easter Season, remember your loved ones by sponsoring an Easter Lily used to decorate our Worship Center. Please bring your check or cash donation of $15 to the Parish Office along with a note telling us who the plant is in memory of no later than March 31. If you wish to place your donation in the offertory, please mark the envelope “Attn: Eileen” and be sure to include the name(s) in the envelope. Offertory Processions: Parishioners are invited to carry the gifts during the Offertory Procession at all of our liturgies. If you are celebrating a memorial, birthday, or anniversary, please sign up on the Gift Bearers poster in the Commons. Our Lady of Mount Carmel School News
Raffle tickets are on sale to win tuition and fees for the
2015/16 school year!
Raffle tickets to win 2015/16 tuition and fees are on sale for $100 each. The drawing will take place during the
awards ceremony on the last day of school, June 3, 2015. You do not need to be present to win, and you may donate
your winning ticket to a student of your choice or to a student in need if you do not have a child or grandchild
attending OLMC. Please contact the school office at 757-596-2754 for more information or to purchase tickets.
How do you choose a school? Please help OLMC be all we can be!
OLMC School would like your help to ensure we are providing the best possible option for Catholic education in
Hampton Roads. The ministry of education was the first ministry established when the parish was formed over 50
years ago, and we want to meet the education needs of our parishioners to the best of our abilities. Please take just a
few minutes to complete our short school choice survey, found at www.surveymonkey.com/s/YGQXN97. The survey
is anonymous and your feedback will be much appreciated. Thank you!
Shadow Days
Come experience OLMC School as an insider! Children are invited to a Shadow Day of their choosing to experience a
day as an OLMC student. You will work and learn with students and teachers and take a personalized tour of the
school with Student Council leaders. Let our welcoming and friendly students and teachers show you what it’s like
to call OLMC home. Schedule your shadow day on any school day that’s best for you! For more information, or to
schedule your shadow day, please contact Mrs. Tucker at 757-596-2752 or [email protected].
Through our range of outstanding programs, students grow as healthy, balanced individuals, developing personal
strengths as scholars, artists, athletes, leaders, and community servants. We invite you to come see the genuine love
we share for learning, faith, community, service, and, most of all, for our students!
Voted Best
♦ Best of the 757
Private School
♦ Best Private School on the Peninsula
Page 7 15 de marzo del 2015 Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma PARROQUIA NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL CARMEN Ministerio Hispano: Director: Diácono Francisco Anleu TEL. Oficina: (757) 595‐0385 Ext. 136, Celular: (757) 846‐0628 Misas en Español: Domingos: 2:00 PM y Jueves: 6:30 PM Confesiones: Sábados, 3:00‐4:00PM, Domingos, 12:00‐1:30PM Has completado tus sacramentos de Iniciación Cristiana, y Quieres ayudar en algún Ministerio bien sea Litúrgico o Pastoral. Tu servicio a Jesucristo a quien has reencontrado
en esta jornada es muy importante para tu jornada espiritual y pastoral Si quieres ser parte de esta evangelización, contacta a las personas indicadas. Coordinadores de misa. Diacono Francisco, 846‐0628 Domingo Malpica 325‐0505 Rosarios, Novenas Sacramentos de Primera Reconciliación y Comunión María Angélica 223‐8716 Lectores o Proclamadores Shorty Meléndez 599‐0882 Monaguillos. José Sánchez 269‐0319 Ujieres. Ricardo Miranda Música. Fabiola Sánchez, 236‐9720 RICA, CICCA. Diacono Francisco, 846‐0628 Bautismo. Diacono Francisco, 846‐0628 Hospitalidad, Convivios Maritza Reyes 325‐0697 Christina Harrison 595‐0385 x 128 Jóvenes 9o A 12o Visita a los enfermos en Hospitales y Casas. Matrimonios, Quinceañeras, Dirección Espiritual. Diacono Francisco, 846‐0628 Buena Salud!! Atención medica, sin costo para niños y adultos que no tiene segu‐
ro medico aquí en la Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen. Que es esto?: La atención medica es proveído por personal de “BON SECOURS CARE‐A‐VAN” Cuando: Cada SEGUNDO Y CUARTO MARTES de cada mes . La registración empieza a las 9:30 am hasta que la clínica este llena. Entre mas temprano llegue mas temprano será atendido. Costo: TODOS LOS SERVICIO SON GRATIS, pero las donaciones siempre son apreciadas. Servicios Incluidos: Evaluación de rutina y tratamiento de enferme‐
dades agudas comunes, incluyendo; infecciones respiratorias, dolo‐
res de cabeza, dolores de oídos , y conjuntivitis; vías urinarias e infecciones de la vejiga; gastritis y acideces; erupciones menores de la piel (ronchitas); dolores musculares menores, y condiciones crónicas tales como diabetes e hipertensión. También: Exámenes físicos para escuelas, exámenes físicos para deportes; seguro medico para niños, inscripciones y educación sana. Se esta trabajando para entrenar a personas bilingües para que puedan asistirte en estas clínicas de momento si tu no tienes un traductor, llama a la oficina para que se te asigne uno durante tu visita. Para aquellos que se han inscrito como interpretes estar pendiente de la información, para un entrenamiento de parte de la parroquia. De la manera que Dios nos da la vida, la iglesia siempre esta comprometida a ayudarte a que tengas una buena salud, tan‐
to física como espiritual. También hay algunos programas para que la medicina de te pueda proveer de forma gratuita. Pregunta a Francisco Anleu por mas información. Recuérdate que tienes que cuidar tu SALUD!!!!!!! Todos los Viernes de Cuaresma, Viacrucis Bilingüe. Si quieres traer sopa para compartir, empezamos a las 6:00pm como sopa sin carne y seguidamente hacemos el viacrucis bilingüe. Acompáñanos en esta jornada de Ayuno, Oración y Ofenda. PROGRAMA PARA MUJERES, MADRES Y SOLTERAS La oficina del Ministerio Hispano Our Lady of Mount Carmel, está organizando y programando el próximo programa para mujeres de las Comunidad Hispana, en el cual propone invo‐
lucrar a toda mujer no importando su estado civil, el cual aprenderemos mucho acerca de la Espiritualidad de la Mujer, Ejemplo de "María Santísima Madre de DIOS" Candidatos para el Rito de Iniciación Cristiana en la Pascua. Favor de mantenerlos en sus oraciones y acompañarles en su jornada, para completar sus sacramentos. ANUNCIO DE LA OFICINA DE AYUDA AL NESECITADO Muchas gracias estimados feligreses por su continuo apoyo ofrendando en los Sobres, que son fondos utilizados para los pobres. Durante las semanas más frías de esta temporada, sus ofren‐
das permitieron ayudaron a que una madre joven, embaraza‐
da, y su hijo de 2 años de edad, fueran beneficiados con la reconexión de su electricidad. Ella había salido de su casa debido a la falta de electricidad y las bajas temperaturas, cuando ella regreso a casa nuevamente, el agua de la taza del inodoro se había comenzado a congelar. Ella estaba muy agradecida y muy emocionada al saber que su servicio de electricidad seria reconectado. Ustedes son una bendición! Agradecimientos especiales al Club de Servicio Cristianos de la Escuela de OLMC!! Ello nos donaron 150 bolsas de almuerzo para nuestros her‐
manos huéspedes de PORT!! Los huéspedes estaban muy contentos con el toque añadido para evitar que los sándwiches se apacharan. Muy Buen Tra‐
bajo. Abundantes bendiciones!! OPERACIÓN PLATO DE ARROZ ¿Está usted participando? No es demasiado tarde para llevar su Caja para la operación Plato de Arroz, búsquelo en las ca‐
jas situadas en el lobby de la iglesia! CRS Plato de Arroz. La Cuaresma es un viaje. ¿A dónde le llevará este año? Tercera semana de Cuaresma Estación de Esperanza para el Hambre La siguiente parada en nuestro viaje de la operación Plato de Arroz, de CRS, es la nación africana, Nigeria, donde se nos recuerda que las alegrías de la vida y desafíos son a menudo estacionales. Esta semana oramos por las personas que lu‐
chan por alimentar a sus familias durante la temporada de hambre, cuando la comida escasea, y nos comprometemos a actuar por el bien común. Visita: www.crsricebowl.org FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED
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