FEBRUARY 7TH, 2016— FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FEBRUARY 7TH, 2016— FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FEBRUARY 7TH, 2016— FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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
February 24
February 28
THERE WILL BE NO BAPTISMS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH______
Please look inside the bulletin for additional dates.
HORARIO DE BAUTISMOS—ESPANOL
MIERCOLES
DOMINGO
Charla 8:00pm— Instituto Ceremonia 2:00pm
10 Febrero
14 Febrero
____NO HABRA BAUTIZOS EN EL MEZ DE MARZO________________
6 Abril
10 Abril__________________
Favor de ver adentro del boletin para fechas adicionales.
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 7:30pm.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS/ ESCUELAS CATOLICAS
Scholarship applications for Catholic elementary school will be available
at the beginning of February. Parents wishing to send their children to
Catholic school will need to provide a copy of their 2015 income tax
return as well as documentation of any other income. There are also a
limited number of high school applications available. Please see Sister
Barbara in the Rectory for further information.
Las solicitudes de becas para la escuela primaria católica estarán disponibles a principios de Febrero. Los padres que deseen enviar a sus
hijos a la escuela católica tendrán que proporcionar una copia de su
declaración de impuestos de ingresos del 2015, así como la documentación de cualquier otro ingreso. También hay un número limitado
de aplicaciones de high school . Por favor, vea la hermana Bárbara en la
Rectoría para más 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. Numero: 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, FEBRUARY 6
(Saint Paul Miki)
5:00pm Flora Louisa & Joseph Arcabascio
(50th Anniversary)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7
(Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time)
8:00am Dieudonne Pierre
9:00am Vito D'Arrigo
10:00am Living & Deceased Members of Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Rosary Society
11:15am Ida Morris
12:30pm Salvatore Sferrazza
5:00pm Parish Family
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8
(Saints Jerome Emiliani & Josephine Bakhita)
8:00am Nancy Jean– Baptiste
12:00pm Living Members of the Guevara &
Castroverde Families
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
(Weekday)
8:00am Pauline & Zara O’Reilly– Living
12:00pm Salvatore Arcabascio
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
(Ash Wednesday)
8:00am Dominador V. Castroverde, Sr.
12:00pm Hedwig Oldenburg
7:30pm Frank Camisa
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
(Thursday after Ash Wednesday; Our Lady of Lourdes)
8:00am Mae Corso
12:00pm Angelo Carbone
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
(Friday after Ash Wednesday)
8:00am Frank Camisa
12:00pm Giuseppe & Giuseppa Messale &
Domenick Gaglio
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
(Saturday after Ash Wednesday)
8:00am Frank Camisa
5:00pm Emilio Cortes
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
(First Sunday of Lent)
8:00am Tom Mazzeo
9:00am Giuseppe DiLorenzo
10:00am Ada Grippi
11:15am Maria & Ernesto Lusardi &
Antonio Arcabascio
12:30pm Blanca Rios
5:00pm Parish Family
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.
Week 1:
Mary Zahra
Eveline Filomena
Rose Cinquemani
Maria Diccico
Adele Logan
Margarita Dostall
Week 2:
Tracy O’Donnell
Week 3:
Patricia Maza
Joe Squeri
Kevin Wooley
Pedro Acevedo
Rose Mooney
Anna Bertolotti
Catherine Fecci
Victor Mayo
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED
Mario Cortis
Joseph Vassallo
DEDICATED OFFERINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 7
The Sanctuary Lamp is burning for
Nicolo Sacramone
This was requested by his Wife
Altar Bread & Wine has been offered for
Our Parish Family
Altar Candles are Burning for
Baby Belinda Lungayan
This was requested by Olivia Valerio
Altar Flowers are Offered for
Our Parish Family
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8
The vision of God convinces the prophet of his own unworthiness.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1– 11
Paul reminds us of the reliable truth of the Gospel.
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11
Jesus begins in the “theatre” of Galilee.
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL FAMILY
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.
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
__________________________________ Apartment_______
Zip Code/Código postal________________
Telephone #/Telefono # _______________________________
E-mail/Dirección del Correo electrónico
__________________________________________________
_______New Registration ______ Moving Out of Parish
_______Change of Name/Address
PLEASE CHECK ONE:
[ ] ENVELOPES
[ ] ELECTRONIC GIVING
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
PLEASE REMEMBER ALWAYS:
 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:
 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, FEBRUARY 7
(Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time)
10:15 am Gregorio Perdomo
THIS WEEK AT ST. MARGARET MARY
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH:
10:00 am– AA Meeting (English)- Rectory
11:30 a.m. Spanish Faith Sharing Group – (Hall)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH:
 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 (nonperishables). Please no food beyond expirations dates. Thank you
for your help in carrying out the Corporal Works of Mercy in this
era of need. All women of the parish are welcome to join them in
their prayer, good works, and conviviality. Next Pantry is Sunday,
March 6, 2016.
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 Marzo del 2016.
INCOME TAX PREPARATION AT:
AA Meeting (ENGLISH)
Sundays -10am -11am- Closed Discussion Meeting
Wednesday– 7pm– 8pm- Step Meeting
(Tradition Last Wednesday of the Month)
in the Rectory Room
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 January 2016 a total of 1,988 people
were served. This included 1434 children, 1351
adults and 203 seniors. You may come in Tuesdays,
Wednesdays or Thursdays at 11:00am.
RUMMAGE SALE/ VENTA
There will be a rummage sale at Saint Margaret
Mary on February 17 and 18, 2016. Door will open
at 9:00am.
Habra una venta en Santa Margarita Maria el 17 y
18 de Febrero 2016. Las puertas se abriran a las
9:00am.
St. Margaret Mary
9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY 11102
Federal and NY State Forms
You may be eligible for earned income tax credit
OBTAIN TAXPAYER
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
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.
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO IT ALY
Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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.
11 Days: November 9 – 19, 2016
Sunday February 7
All Day
9:00pm– 1:00pm
10:00am– 12:30pm
10:30am– 12:30pm
11:30pm– 12:30pm
2:00pm– 6:00pm
2:00pm– 7:00pm
6:00pm– 7:00pm
Lunar Year Celebration
Gym
Rosary Society
Lourdes A/B
Spanish RCIA
Fatima+ Upper Room
Cursillo
Guadalupe A
Czech Community
Guadalupe B
Via Crucis Practice
Guadalupe A/B
Cursillo Meeting
Fatima
Zumba
Guadalupe A/B
Hosted by Msgr. Se an G. Ogle
& FR. JOE PHAM
Monday January 8
5:30pm– 9:30pm
CYO
Tuesday January 9
7:00am– 5:00pm
5:00pm– 6:00pm
6:00pm– 7:00pm
5:30pm– 9:30pm
7:00pm– 9:00pm
6:30pm– 10:00pm
6:30pm– 9:00pm
TYWLS
Gym
Project Connect#1
Guadalupe B
Project Connect#2
Guadalupe B
CYO
Gym
Marriage Encounter- Guadalupe B + Fatima
Focus Group Meeting
Guadalupe A
Ravenswood Lions Club Lourdes A/B
Wednesday January 10
7:00am– 5:00pm
4:00pm– 7:00pm
7:00pm– 10:00pm
7:30pm– 10:30pm
TYWLS
Religious Education
CYO
Filipino Singles Group
Thursday January 11
7:00am– 5:00pm
1:00pm– 4:00pm
5:30pm– 9:30pm
6:00pm– 7:30pm
6:00pm- 8:00pm
7:30pm– 9:00pm
8:00pm– 9:00pm
TYWLS
Gym
Carmel Diamond Seniors Guadalupe A/B
CYO
Gym
Religious Education
All Rooms
Religious Education
Guadalupe A
Scripture Sharing Meeting- Guadalupe B
Spanish Baptism Instruction- Guadalupe A
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DIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES?
If you did not receive your contribution envelopes,
please use a white envelope and write your name, address and if possible, your envelope number so we can
credit the amount of your donation to your account
with us. Thank you very much.
Friday January 12
7:00am– 4:30pm
4:30pm– 9:30pm
6:00pm– 9:00pm
7:00pm – 10:00pm
7:00pm– 9:00pm
Saturday January 13
9:00am– 9:00pm
9:00am – 12:00pm
10:00am– 12:00pm
3:30pm– 7:00pm
4:00pm– 5:30pm
5:00pm– 7:00pm
6:00pm– 8:00pm
TYWLS
CYO
Spanish Pre-Cana
Jornada Youth
Practica Virgen
de Guadalupe
Gym
Gym
All Rooms
Gym
Lourdes A/B
Gym
Gym
Fatima
Guadalupe A
Guadalupe B
CYO
Gym
AA Meeting
Guadalupe A/B+ Fatima
Saturday Faith Fellowship Lourdes A/B
Adult Sewing Group
Lourdes A/B
SIA
Fatima
Clases de Apologetica
Guadalupe A/B
Adult Spanish RCIA- Upper Room + Fatima
FROM THE OGLE OFFICE
DE EL PASTOR
Dear Friends,
Lent in the Year of Mercy…..Is there any
phrase more redolent of meaning than these words
which so forcefully bring together both our need of
repentance and the wonderful results of actually
repenting? Lent is the season not merely for “giving
up things” but realizing that whatever we give up
pales in comparison to the goodness the Lord is
ready to offer us in its place if we but let Him. Lent
is not some dreary season of suffering for its own
sake, but rather the time to focus not so much on
the creatures, but on the Creator, not so much of
what is passing, but rather what perdures, not on
the temporary but on the eternal truths. This is
equally true of giving up chocolates or giving up
gossip or giving up idleness, for in each case we
often seek to console our own sense of inadequacy
with something that merely gratifies our nervous
system. Instead, the Lord asks us to seek consolation in the greater awareness that He has loved us
enough to die for us, in spite of His knowing how
we spurn Him time and again. To achieve this greater awareness it helps to be deprived of the consolations in the natural order, so that we may be more
open to the consolations of the supernatural order.
Some sufferings come to us unsought, such as injury, insult or illness, which can either make us bitter
or make us more dependent on God’s grace rather
than temporal satisfactions. This is the battleground
where saints are made. It is the reason why we seek
out voluntary mortifications, so that we better clarify our vision of that which is really important in our
earthly pilgrimage to eternity. As we begin Lent this
Wednesday with the imposition of ashes, let us always keep in mind that wonderful transformation in
our souls that the Lord wishes to accomplish for us.
Let our theme this Lent: O give thanks to the Lord
for He is good: His mercy endures forever. (Psalm
136)
God love you,
Msgr. Ogle
Queridos Amigos
Cuaresma en el Año de la Misericordia ... .. Hay alguna frase más impregnado con poder que estas palabras,
que con tanta fuerza reúnen tanto nuestra necesidad de
arrepentimiento y los maravillosos resultados de realidad
arrepentirnos? La Cuaresma es la temporada no sólo por
"renunciar a las cosas", pero darse cuenta de que todo lo
que nos damos por vencidos palidece en comparación con
la bondad del Señor está dispuesto a ofrecer en su lugar, si
nos lo permitimos. La Cuaresma no es un poco de temporada triste de sufrir por su propio bien, sino el momento
de centrarse no tanto en las criaturas, pero en el Creador,
no tanto de lo que está pasando, sino más bien lo que perdura, no en el temporal, pero en las verdades eternas. Esto es igualmente cierto de renunciar chocolates o renunciar a los chismes o renunciar a la ociosidad, en cada caso,
a menudo buscamos consolar a nuestro propio sentido de
inadecuación con algo que simplemente gratifica nuestro
sistema nervioso. En cambio, el Señor nos pide a buscar
consuelo en la mayor conciencia de que Él nos ha amado
lo suficiente como para morir por nosotros, a pesar de su
saber cómo nosotros lo despreciamos y otra vez. Para
lograr esta mayor conciencia que ayuda a ser privados de
los consuelos en el orden natural, para que podamos ser
más abiertos a los consuelos de orden sobrenatural. Algunos sufrimientos vienen a nosotros no buscada, como
una lesión, el insulto o la enfermedad, que puede hacernos amargo o hacernos más dependientes de la gracia de
Dios en lugar de satisfacciones temporales. Este es el campo de batalla donde se hacen santos. Es la razón por la
cual buscamos mortificaciones voluntarias, por lo que será
mejor aclarar nuestra visión de lo que es realmente importante en nuestra peregrinación terrena hacia la eternidad. Al comenzar la Cuaresma de este miércoles con la
imposición de la ceniza, vamos siempre en cuenta que
maravillosa transformación en nuestras almas que el Señor desea lograr para nosotros. Deje que nuestro tema de
esta Cuaresma: Dad gracias al Señor porque es bueno:
siempre es su misericordia. (Salmo 136)
Dios los cuide,
Mons. Ogle
THANK YOU NOTE FROM FR. JOE PHAM
I would like to thank Bishop Chapetto, Bishop Paul Sanchez, our Pastor, Msgr. Sean G. Ogle, all priest and parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel for participating in the Mass, dinner and for your lovely wishes and gifts on the
day of my retirement. In a special way, I am grateful to Hon. Anthony Gazzara, Lenny DiVittorio & Leo Mello for
planning the very nice retirement dinner. Everyone was happy and had a great time. Your kindness and love is of
great & important support for my retirement.
Appreciatively,
Fr. Joe
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
SUNDAY 8AM MASS ANTIPHONS
Entrance Antiphon
Venite, adoremus Deum, et procidamus ante Dominum, [ploremus ante eum,] qui fecit nos; quia
ipse est Dominus Deus noster.
O come, let us worship God, and bow low before
the God [let us weep before him] who made us; for
he is the Lord our God.
Offertory Antiphon
Perfice gressus meos in semitis tuis, ut non
moveantur vestige mea: inclina aurem tuam, et
exaudi verba mea: mirifica misericordias tuas, qui
salvos facis sperantes in te, Domine.
Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your precepts.
Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your precepts.
On my lips I have proclaimed all the judgements of
your mouth.
Communion Antiphon
Introibo ad altare Dei, ad Deum qui laetificat iuventutem meam.
I will come to the altar of God, to God who restores
the joy of my youth.
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 Mark: 917.482.4080
Melvin: 718.734.1897 Ven: 718.728.7963
FAITH DIRECT
You can sign up online at www.faithdirect.net using
our church code: NY370, or by mailing a paper enrollment form available in the parish office.
PRO-VITA MASS
Pro-Vita Mass for Jan 23, 2016 was cancelled due to
the blizzard. It is rescheduled for Saturday March 5,
2016 at 5 PM at St James Cathedral, 250 Cathedral
Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
If anyone is in need of a contribution statement for
tax purposes, please contact the rectory. If possible,
please have your envelope number ready. Thank
you.
CLASES PRE-MATRIMONIALES
El Diacono Ruben Mendez esta acceptando aplicaciones para las clases pre-matrimoniales. Las aplicaciones se pueden encontrar en la officina parroquial. Las clases empezaron 29 de Enero del 2016.
UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS
SEGUNDA COLECTA
February 14, 2016– Black and Indian– There will be
a second collection after communion for “Black and
Inian”. Your donations, as always, are very much
appreciated.
Febrero 14, 2016– Africanos Americanos e Indios–
Habra una segunda colecta despues de la comunion
para “Africanos Americanos e Indios”. Sus
donaciones, como siempre, son muy apreciadas.
LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION
Saturday February 20, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
with Confessions for those who choose. The Speaker
is Fr. John Powers, C.P., Passionist, Author, Preacher
and Spiritual Director. The Theme for the day is, Be
Merciful as God is Merciful. Luke 6: 36. “While I am a
Child of God and have sinned, Jesus is the Son of God
who lived, died and raised “FOR MERCY SAKE.”
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH
23-25 Newton Ave.
Astoria, NY 11102
718-278-1834
DRUG ADDICTS ANONYMOUS
From the Corona Self Help Center
Drug addicts anonymous from the Corona Self Help
Center will be visiting our parish on Sunday, February
7th. They will be greeting us with a message from
their organization and will be selling merchandise to
help their cause. They will be accepting donations appreciatively.
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
PRAYERS OF THE WEEK
ASH WEDNESDAY
Our journey to follow Christ to Calvary begins today. We want to enter
into the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus which is the purpose
of our journey. That is why we mark our heads with HIS cross. For this is
a journey to the Easter font, where we will renew the promises of our
Baptism, remembering that in dying with him in the waters of Baptism,
we are re-born with him to everlasting life.
On this special day, Ash Wednesday, may my small sacrifices in fasting
be a way to clear away the clutter in my life to see you more clearly. May my longing for meat and other food, help me to focus my life
today more outside myself. Let me be aware of those who are in so
much more suffering than I am and may I be aware of them as the
brothers and sisters you have placed in my life. Lord, I know there is
darkness within me and around me. Bless these days with your
Word. Let your Light shine in the darkness. Help me long for that
Light until we celebrate it at the Vigil six weeks from now.
And most of all Lord, help me to honor this day with the ashes on my
forehead. They help me remember where I have come from and where I
am going. May I acknowledge to you my sins and my deep need for
your loving forgiveness and grace. I pray that this Lenten season will
make me so much more aware of how much I need your healing in my
life.
THURSDAY
BE SILENT and HEAR THE LORD... The letters in the word "SILENT" also
form the word "LISTEN." What better way to get to know HIM then
by LISTENING in silence for HIS voice... being able to LOVE HIM as HE
loves you... LEARNING of HIM and from HIM... and LEAVING yourself
better off once you found HIM. HE always knew YOU from before you
were born. This Lent, instead of “giving up”… give HIM moments of
your silence as you walk with HIM on this journey to Calvary.
FRIDAY
Jesus sympathizes with your weaknesses, too. He knows them. He
knows your sins. He knows how it feels to be tempted. He knows the
itch. He knows the need. He knows the doubt. He knows the selfloathing. Every sin, every doubt, every human urge, every bit of want
and coveting and every second of rage. He not only experienced all of
those temptations Himself but He took yours upon Himself. And then
He died. That was the sacrifice that makes you acceptable to God. And
He rose. He gives you the forgiveness that makes you right with God.
SATURDAY
I know you have redeemed me from the darkness by your suffering and
death on the cross... yet, I continue to stumble and fall into sin because I
am weak and I allow everything around me to cast a shadow on my faith
and trust in your goodness. Help me make this journey with you... give
me the strength to walk toward the light of your Resurrection. I know
you are there beside me always... I just have to be reminded.
Submitted by Elaine Rodriguez
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SIGN UP FOR LENTEN SUNDAY SCRIPTURE
REFLECTION GROUPS
Sign up deadline:
ASH WEDNESDAY, February 10, 2016
*ENCOUNTER CHRIST IN THIS EXTRAORDINARY
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY*
Please join us for a short-term Bible study program
"Sunday Scripture Reflection Groups" during the five weeks
of LENT. The groups will meet once a week for an hour at
the convenience of its participants, either in a parish room
or participants' homes or buildings. The parish will provide
the study leaflets.
Sign-up at mass for these groups will take place during the
weekend of January 31, February 6-7 and February 10, Ash
Wednesday; with a general orientation on Thursday evening, February 11th at 7:30 PM in the Parish Institute.
During the sign-up phase, a member from our Evangelization Committee will be available with a sign-up sheet including the below available days/times for groups; you
may choose up to two different days/times in order of your
preference from among the following:
Sunday: 9am, 4pm
Monday - Saturday: 9:30am*, 11am, 1pm*, 7pm, or 8pm
(*9:30am & 1:00pm after the Rosary)
Please note: We will confirm a day/time of your choice
based on sign-up responses received.
You may also sign-up via email, please send us your request
by February 10th, to:
[email protected] (Please type in on the subject line: "Lenten Groups")
LENTEN PETITIONS
We Pray...
That those preparing to receive the Easter sacraments experience the welcoming grace of Christ and community.
That this Lent deepen the spirit of prayer and compassion
among Christians.
That this season of renewal inspire nations and individuals
to conserve the earth's resources.
That those considering a return to the Church experience an
easy homecoming.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Lord Jesus, by your life, death and resurrection you changed
everything--healing the sick, forgiving sinners, defeating
death; through compassionate service teach me to follow
you to victory.
Submitted by Charmaine Spadavecchia
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
BAPTISMS IN 2016 (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 )
BAPTISM SCHEDULE—ENGLISH
WEDNESDAY
SUNDAY
Conference 8:00pm- Institute Ceremony 2:00 pm
April 20
May 11
June 22
July 20
August 24
April 24
May 15
June 26
Julio 24
August 28
HORARIO DE BAUTISMOS—ESPANOL
MIERCOLES
DOMINGO
Charla 8:00pm— Instituto
Ceremonia 2:00pm
6 de Abril
4 de Mayo
8 de Junio
6 de Julio
10 de Agosto
10 de Abril
8 de Mayo
12 de Junio
10 de Julio
14 de Agosto
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE MONTE CARMELO
NOCHE DE REFLEXIÓN Y ORACIÓN EN
PREPARACION PARA CUARESMA
ORADOR: DIÁCONO
FRANKLIN MUÑOZ
EXPOSICIÓN DEL
SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO
SÁBADO 6 DE
FEBRERO
7PM– 10PM—IGLESIA SUPERIOR– ENTRAR
POR LAS PUERTAS DE LA MISERICORDIA
23- 25 NEWTOWN AVE—ESTACIONAMIENTO
Below is a list of services for Ash Wednesday which
will be in the Upper Church:
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church:
8:00am—Mass
Noon - Mass
5:00pm—Service
7:30pm—Mass (Bi-Lingual)
9:00pm- Vietnamese (Lower Church)
LENTEN REGULATIONS—2016
ABSTINENCE: The Church requires all the faithful who have
reached their 14th year of age to abstain totally from meat on
all Fridays during Lent.
FASTING: All the faithful between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive are also bound to observe the fasting regulation on Ash
Wednesday and Good Friday.
This practice involves limiting oneself to a single full
meal and avoiding food between meals. Light sustenance may
also be taken on two other occasions in the course of the day,
The Church also requests that pastors and parents see
to it that young persons who are not bound to follow the
above requirements, are educated in a authentic sense of penance.
EASTER DUTY: After they have been initiated into the Most
Holy Eucharist, all the faithful are bound by the obligation of
receiving Communion at least once a year. The precept must
be fulfilled during the Easter season, unless for a good reason it
is fulfilled at another time during the year. Easter time begins
at the Vigil on Holy Saturday and concludes with the celebration of Pentecost. By special indult, for the Dioceses in the
United States, this period is extended to include the period
from Ash Wednesday to Trinity Sunday.
The following should also be noted:
By divine law, all the faithful are required to do penance. In view of this, the obligation to observe, as a whole or
“substantially” the penitential days specified by the Church, is a
serious one.
In addition, all other Fridays of the year remain as
days of penance in prayerful remembrance of the Passion of
Jesus Christ. While abstinence, in a true spirit of penance, is
commended, the Bishops of the United States have indicated
that each individual may substitute for that tradition some other practice of voluntary self-denial or personal penance. This
may involve acts of mortification, temperance, prayer or charity.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
During Lent, we will have Stations of the Cross every Friday after the 12:00 pm Mass. English and Spanish at
7:00pm.
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
PRESIDENTS DAY
In observance of President’s Day, the offices of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Margaret
Mary will be closed on Monday, February 15th,
2016. We wish you a safe and blessed holiday.
Please note: There will only be one mass at
9:00am in the Upper Church.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC ACADEMY
28-46 44 Street
Long Island City, New York 11103
www.stjosephsch.org (718) 728-0724
Tours Available
Monday to Thursday, February 1 - 4
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
-Nursery, Pre-K for All, Kindergarten, Grades 1 to 8
-Extended Day: Mornings at 7:15 a.m., After Dismissal until 5:45p.m.
-Religion Program with Emphasis on Gospel Values and
Service Learning Opportunities
-New York State Standards and Common Core Curriculum
(ELA, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science Hands-on Lab Period in Grades 1-8)
-Spanish, Art, Music, Physical Education, Yoga and Mindfulness
-Newly Renovated Science Lab/Classroom and Computerized Library
- Resource Room and Title I Remedial Services in Reading and Math,
P/T Social Worker
-Full Time Guidance Counselor and Nurse
-Small Classes, Co-curricular Clubs and Activities, CYO Sports Program
SMARTBoard Interactive Wireless Technology in ALL classrooms
(Nursery to Grade 8)
-iPads and E-textbooks in Grades 5-8
-RENZULLI Differentiated Learning – Gifted and Talented Program
-Residency Programs in Theatre and Modern Dance
-Outdoor Playground and Gross Motor Skills Room for
Early Childhood Programs
CHILDREN OF ALL FAITHS ARE WELCOME
Financial Assistance Available to Qualifying Families
DOT Yellow Bus Service
LAY MINISTRY PROGRAM
Sponsored by the Pastoral Institute,
School of Evangelization Diocese of Brooklyn
Are You Being Called To Lay Leadership? Do you want to be more involved in Parish Life? Would you like to become a Commissioned Lay
Pastoral Leader? Have you considered the Lay Ministry Program for Lay
Leaders? Meet With Your Pastor/Administrator To Apply
An Information Session for classes starting in September 2016 will be
held on March 14, 2016 at Bishop Molloy Retreat House, 86-45 Edgerton Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11432 starting at 7:15 PM.
To register for the Information Session go online to
http://store.mycatholicfaithdelivered.com/showproduct.aspx?
ProductID=10344 or contact Christine Georgi at 718.965.7300, ext.
5416 or [email protected]
CONCERT NEWS
All are invited to attend the performance of Amuse
Singers, a wonderful women's choral group, directed
by Steven Black. They will do a concert of a cappella
Renaissance music here at Mt. Carmel church, on
Saturday, February 13th, at 7:30 PM. Bring your
family and friends to hear beautiful singing and musicianship of a very high caliber. The program will
feature religious works of Byrd, Dufay, and others.
Tickets available at the door, suggested donation
$20, seniors $15. You can visit their web site and
hear a sample at Amusesingers.org. There is more
information on the post cards in the church vestibules. The New York Times said of Amuse, "This
choir's real magic is in its delicate balance of serenity and intensity ... a pure, transparent tone and solid
ensemble."
CLASES DE APOLOGÉTICA
Por el Padre Lázaro Núñez y Su Equipo
EL GRUPO DE EVANGELIZACIÓN LES INVITA A LAS
CLASES DE BIBLIA QUE SE IMPARTIRÁN APARTIR DEL
13 DE FEBRERO HASTA EL 28 DE MAYO.
CADA SÁBADO POR 15 SEMANAS DE 5PM A 7PM.
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE MONTE CARMELO
23– 20 NEWTOWN AVENUE, ASTORIA
ESTAS CLASES SERÁN DE MUCHA UTILIDAD PARA
CONOCER NUESTRA FE Y ACLARAR NUESTRAS
DUDAS.
HORARIO
FEBRERO
13, 20 Y 27
MARZO
5, 12 Y 19
ABRIL
2, 9, 16, 23 Y 30
MAYO
7, 14, 21 Y 28
LAS CLASES SON DE 5-7PM EN EL SALÓN
GUADALUPE. ¡GRATIS!
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