DECEMBER 4TH, 2016— 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
WEDDINGS/BODAS
OLMC MASS INTENTIONS
Wedding arrangements should generally be made 6 months in advance.
Arreglos para bodas generalmente deben hacerce 6 meses en avance.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
(Saint Francis Xavier)
5:00pm
Living & Deceased Parishioners, Staff
PRAY FOR THE SICK
& Benefactors of Our Lady of Mount Carmel If you have a family member you wish to be prayed for, please let us know immediately
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
(Second Sunday of Advent)
8:00am
Benjamin Ting
9:00am
San Nicola’
10:00am Living & Deceased Members of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Rosary Society
11:15am Mario Blanda
12:30pm Mateo Sferrazza
5:00pm
Parish Family
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5
(Advent Weekday)
8:00am
Charles & Concetta Pascucci
12:00pm Anthony C. Guevara– Living (Birthday)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6
(Saint Nicholas)
8:00am
Marianne & Edward Carlino
12:00pm Dr. George Mascia
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
(Saint Ambrose)
8:00am
Christopher Tenoft, Vincent Griffin,
Kathleen McEntagert’s husband,
Desmond Dollan, Mr. Banks,
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Taylor, Patrick Cullen,
Mr. Loftus, P.A. McGuire
12:00pm Lawrence & Margaret Petsco
7:30pm
Soledad Gazzingan Valencio & Yuki Noguchi
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
(The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
8:00am
Mr. & Mrs. Denis Maguire, Patrick John &
Parick Maguire and Paraig McGovern.
12:00pm Delma Monteverdi
7:30pm
Dorothy Proctor (Living) & Family
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
(Saint Juan Diego)
8:00am
Dora Guerra
12:00pm Michael Aprile
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:
Juan Vina
Blanca Cisneros
Anthony Velez
Dylan Cresta
Juana Mitre
Rose Barulic
Dylan Cresta
Myrna Donodeo
James Leung
Angela Smith
Week 2:
Week 3:
Bill Celio
Rosa Maria Collado
Joseph Roeder
Ana Petrak
Iris Ortiz
Lydia Ayala
Lynne Von Equidy Mary Frances Von Eqidy
Antonia Hoa
Sister Richard CSJ Tracy O’Donnell
Robert Dempsey
Victor Mayo
Pedro Acevedo
Robert Lohman
Deacon Manuel Barahona
Kevin Wooley
Mario Valazquez
Sharon Newman
Margarita Dostall
Mario Briones
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED
Vatslav Sedlacek
Hector Rodriguez
Geraldine Soltys
DEDICATED OFFERINGS
The Sanctuary Lamp is burning for
Autumn Rose Miller & Zachery Thomas Witkowski
This was Frank & Min Miller
Altar Bread & Wine has been offered for
Maria Mattiaccia (DiCicco)
This was requested by Frances & Mario Del Plato Family
Altar Candles are Offered for
Marie “Mary” de Carolis
This was requested by the Hasselberg Family
Altar Flowers are Offered for
Our Parish Family
2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
(Advent Weekday)
8:00am
Carolyn Franco
5:00pm
Chungi Mejia
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
(Third Sunday of Advent)
8:00am
Maureen Wood
9:00am
Salvatore Chiarmonte
10:00am Doris Lyons
11:15am Julia Escobar
12:30pm Carmen Lopezhayas & Alicia Dionisia
5:00pm
Parish Family
First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10
The messianic rule of justice overflows into a vision of a peace amidst the animal creation.
Second Reading: Romans 15:4-9
Scripture gives us examples of tolerance and hope, which we are invited to
follow.
Gospel: Matthew 3-1-12
John the Baptist preaches repentance and
challenges those who are complacent with the
coming judgement of God.
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
BAPTISMS IN 2016-2017
BAPTISM SCHEDULE—ENGLISH
WEDNESDAY
SUNDAY
Conference 8:00pm- Institute
Ceremony 2:00 pm
NO ENGLISH BAPTISMS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
January 18, 2017
January 22, 2017
February 22, 2017
February 26, 2017
March 22, 2017
March 26, 2017
HORARIO DE BAUTISMOS—ESPANOL
MIERCOLES
DOMINGO
Charla 8:00pm— Instituto
Ceremonia 2:00pm
7 de Diciembre
11 de Diciembre
4 de Enero 2017
8 de Enero 2017
8 de Febrero 2017
12 de Febrero 2017
8 de Marzo 2017
12 de Marzo 2017
SUNDAY 8AM MASS ANTIPHONS
Entrance Antiphon
Populus Sion, ecce Dominus veniet ad salvandas gentes: et auditam faciet Dominus gloriam vocis suae, in Laetitia cordis vestry.
O people of Sion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations,
and the Lord will make glory of his voice heard in the joy of your
heart.
Offertory Antiphon
Deus tu convertens vivificabis nos, et plebs tua laetabitur in te:
ostende nobis, Domine, misireicordiam tuam, et salutare tuum da
nobis.
You will turn to us, O God, and restore our life, and your people
shall rejoice in you. Let us see, O Lord, your mercy, and grant us
your salvation.
Communion Antiphon
Ierusalem, surge et sta in excelso, et vide iucunditatem, quae
veniet tibi a Deo tuo.
Jerusalem, arise and stand upon the heights, and behold the joy
which comes to you from God.
ADULT SEWING GROUP
Interested in learning to sew? Already know how but need to
brush up? Free lessons age 10+, alternate Saturdays at 3:30pm
in the parish center. Email Louise for specific meeting dates at
[email protected] or check the parish website calendar.
SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL GIVES BACK
Our Lady of Mount Carmel should share in the profits. For
every car, truck or van, running or not, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $50/$100 per vehicle.
Maybe you don’t have a vehicle, but a family member, friend
or neighbor has an old or neglected vehicle that they would
like to dispose of. Call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at
718.491.2525. Thank you for your participation.
THIS WEEK AT OLMC PARISH INSTITUTE
We try to keep our schedule that is printed in the bulletin as accurate
as possible. For the most up-to-date calendar please visit our website
at mountcarmelastoria.org. Thank you.
Sunday December 4
9:00am– 1:00pm
10:30am– 12:30pm
11:30pm– 12:30pm
12:30pm– 3:00pm
4:00pm– 8:00pm
Rosary Society
Cursillo
Czech Community
Posadas Sale
Zumba Celebration
Monday December 5
7:00am– 5:00pm
3:30pm– 6:30pm
5:00pm-7:00pm
5:30pm– 9:00pm
6:30pm– 8:00pm
TYWLS
Church & Social Justice
Consolation Ministry
CYO
School of Mariachi
Lourdes A/B
Gym
Guadalupe A/B
Gym
Guadalupe A/B
7:00pm– 9:00pm
Gym
Guadalupe A/B
Fatima
Gym
Lourdes A/B
+Guadalupe B
Practica– Señora de Guadalupe– Guadalupe A
Tuesday December 6
7:00am– 5:00pm
5:00pm– 7:00pm
5:30pm– 9:00pm
7:00pm– 9:00pm
TYWLS
Project Connect 1+2
CYO
Marriage Encounter
Gym
Lourdes A+B
Gym
Guadalupe B+ Fatima
Wednesday December 7
7:00am– 4:00pm
TYWLS
4:00pm– 7:30pm
Religious Education
7:00pm– 9:00pm
CYO
7:30pm– 10:00pm
Young Adult Group
8:00pm– 9:00pm
Pre-Baptismal Class
Gym
All Rooms
Gym
Fatima
Guadalupe A
Thursday December 8
7:00am– 5:00pm
1:00pm– 4:00pm
5:30pm– 9:00pm
5:30pm– 7:30pm
7:30pm– 9:00pm
TYWLS
Carmel Diamond Seniors
CYO
Religious Education
Levantate
Gym
Guadalupe A/B
Gym
All Rooms
Fatima
Friday December 9
7:00am– 4:30pm
4:30pm– 9:00pm
6:00pm– 9:30pm
6:00pm– 9:00pm
7:00pm– 10:00pm
7:00pm– 9:00pm
7:00pm– 8:30pm
TYWLS
CYO
PreCana
Spanish Choir
Jornada Spanish Youth
Grupo Azteca
English RCIA
Saturday December 10
9:00am– 9:00pm
9:00am– 12:00pm
10:00am– 1:00pm
4:00pm– 5:30pm
CYO
Gym
AA Meeting
Guadalupe A/B+ Fatima
Saturday Lessons in Faith
Lourdes A/B
SIA
Fatima
Gym
Gym
Fatima
Nazareth
Guadalupe A
Guadalupe B
Assumption Room
ST. MARGARET MARY
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4TH
(2nd Sunday of Advent)
10:15 am Giuseppe Giulia
THIS WEEK AT ST. MARGARET MARY
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4TH
10:00 am– AA Meeting (English)- Rectory
11:30 a.m. Spanish Faith Sharing Group – (Hall)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH:
7:00 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group – (Hall + Chapel)
- Santa Margarita Maria
 7:30 pm– AA Meeting (English)- Rectory
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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.
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.
“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.
ACCION DIFERIDA - ASISTENCIA CON
ALIVIO ADMINISTRATIVO
Las aplicaciones para la acción diferida para los llegados en la infancia están disponibles. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y/o quiere hacer una cita por favor
llamar al 718-721-9020.
RUMMAGE SALE/ VENTA
There will be a rummage sale on December 13, 14 &
15th 2016. The doors open at 9:00am.
Habra una venta el 13, 14 y 15 de Diciembre del 2016.
Las puertas se abren a las 9:00am.
ST. MARGARET MARY FOOD PANTRY NEWS
In the month of October 2016 a total of 2,394 people
were served. This included 1,059 children, 1,104
adults and 231 seniors. You may come in Tuesdays,
Wednesdays or Fridays at 11:00am
INCOME TAX PREPARATION
IMPUESTOS (INCOME TAX)
SE PREPARAN AQUÍ:
St. Margaret Mary
9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY 11102
Santa Margarita María
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
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
SUPPORT OUR PARISH FOOD PANTRY WITH
OUR ROSARY SOCIETY:
In a cooperative venture between the parish
Rosary Society and our Parish Food Pantry at
St Margaret Mary, we have instituted a
monthly food collection on the First Sunday
of the month at all Masses. Please bring only
dried or canned foods (non-perishables).
Please no food beyond expirations dates.
Thank you for your help in carrying out the Corporal Works of
Mercy in this era of need. All women of the parish are welcome to
join them in their prayer, good works, and conviviality. Next Pantry
is Sunday, January 1, 2017.
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: 1 de Enero
del 2017.
SANTA CECILIA
En Santa Margarita Maria
El comite de Santa Cecilia en Astoria los
invita al decimo festival el Domingo, 27 de
Noviembre del 2016 en la Iglesia de Santa
Margarita Maria, 9-18 27th Avenue. Los
esperamos apartir de las 4:00pm.
Tendremos la presentacion de la danza y a
las 7:00pm, la Santa Misa; Posteriormente, la presentacion de los grupos
patrocinadores. La entrada es gratis!
FROM THE OGLE OFFICE
DE EL PASTOR
Dear friends,
We welcome Bishop DiMarzio here this
weekend for the closing Mass of our 175th Anniversary Year. Just as our parish today is the embodiment of a continuous chain of pastoral life with
parishioners back to 1841, so also, the Bishop
marks the continuity of Catholic faith in our diocese
back to Bishop Loughlin, the first Bishop of Brooklyn and even earlier, to Bishop John Hughes of New
York who sent Father Michael Curran here in 1841
to found this and many more Queens parishes. In
fact, Bishop DiMarzio is a successor of the Twelve
Apostles themselves and so truly represents for us
a special “bond of connection” as Blessed Cardinal
Newman would say, and our point of unity with the
Universal Church as Vatican II taught. We welcome
him with joy on this historic occasion.
The sacramental registers of OLMC and St
Margaret Mary together comprise many volumes:
36 volumes for Baptism, 10 for Confirmation, and
23 for Marriage— literally thousands of souls
touched by Christ. And there’s no accounting the
number of those catechized, absolved, counseled
and consoled in those many years.
We celebrate what this parish has been in
the past. Likewise in our anniversary year we have
cultivated many activities for those here now in
spiritual, social, and temporal ways. I thank all the
Anniversary Committees who labored to do all this
work and whom we honor on this occasion. We are
also grateful to see that our current Mass attendance has seen a slight increase over the last few
years as well, and we pray that trend will continue.
But we also look to the future, with our programs
of religious education, young adults, Jornada and
Sunday Scripture Study groups and Levantate
reaching many current and newer parishioners in
an outreach of faith. This weekend we also look to
the future by installing our new Vocations Committee. I ask you all to pray the Lord of the Harvest
to send more workers into the vineyard as we
begin our next century of service to the Lord.
Queridos amigos,
Damos la bienvenida al Obispo Monseñor DiMarzio aquí este fin de semana para la Santa Misa de clausura de nuestro aniversario de 175 años. Así como nuestra parroquia hoy es la encarnación de una cadena continua de vida pastoral con los feligreses de 1841, así
también el obispo marca la continuidad de la fe católica
en nuestra diócesis de nuevo al obispo Loughlin, el primer obispo de Brooklyn e incluso antes, a Obispo John
Hughes de Nueva York que envió al Padre Michael Curran aquí en 1841 para fundar esta y muchas más parroquias de Queens. De hecho, el Monseñor DiMarzio es
sucesor de los Doce Apóstoles y representa para nosotros un "vínculo de conexión" especial, como diría el
Cardenal Newman, y nuestro punto de unidad con la
Iglesia Universal como el Vaticano II enseñó. Le damos
la bienvenida con alegría en esta ocasión histórica.
Los registros sacramentales de OLMC y Santa Margarita María juntos comprenden muchos volúmenes: 36
volúmenes para el bautismo, 10 para la confirmación y
23 para el matrimonio - literalmente miles de almas tocadas por Cristo. Y no hay contabilidad el número de
catequizados, absueltos, aconsejados y consolados en
esos muchos años.
Celebramos lo que esta parroquia ha sido en el
pasado. Igualmente en nuestro año de aniversario
hemos cultivado muchas actividades para los que están
aquí ahora en formas espirituales, sociales y temporales. Agradezco a todos los Comités de Aniversario que
trabajaron para hacer todo este trabajo y que honramos
en esta ocasión. También estamos agradecidos de ver
que nuestra actual asistencia a la Misa ha experimentado un ligero aumento en los últimos años también, y
oramos
para
que
la
tendencia
continúe.
Pero también miramos hacia el futuro, con nuestros
clases de catecismo, Jornada, Jovenes Adultos y grupos
de estudio de las Escrituras del domingo y Levantate
llegando a muchos parroquianos actuales y nuevos en
un alcance de la fe. Este fin de semana también miramos hacia el futuro instalando nuestro nuevo Comité de
Vocaciones. Les pido a todos que oren al Señor de la Cosecha para que envíe más trabajadores a la viña a medida que comenzamos nuestro próximo siglo de servicio
al Señor.
God love you,
Msgr. Sean G. Ogle
Dios te cuide,
Mons. Sean G. Ogle
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
LAS POSADAS
Las Posadas, a Hispanic Christmas custom: Our Spanish–
speaking community is again preparing to celebrate an
ancient tradition to prepare for Christmas call “Las Posadas”, which replicates the search of Mary and Joseph for
a place to stay in Bethlehem during the nine nights before Christmas, from December 16 to December 24. A
couple representing the Holy Family enact a ritual at the
house door, and are eventually asked in, where many
from the community are gathered for prayers together
and fraternity custom also serves as a means of evangelizing our parish. Pray for the pastoral fruitfulness of this
year’s “posadas”.
Las Posadas, nos acercamos a una de las fechas de mayor
alegria, colorido y de union familiar. Es por ello que en
nuestra parroquia, se esta organizando nuevamente con
la ayuda de nuestro Pastor, Monseñor Ogle, las Posadas.
Las Posadas son un medio para recorder y vivir los momentos que pasaron Jose y Maria antes del naciemiento
de Nuestro Redentor. La finalidad es que cada uno de
nosotros conozca el verdadero significado de la Navidad,
ademas de compartir y convivir como una verdadera familia, ya que debemos vivir las tradiciones y costumbres
navideñas con el significado interior y no solo el exterior y
asi poddremos preparer nuestro Corazon para la commemoracion mas del Naciemiento de Jesus. La duracion
de este Proyecto es de 9 dias desde el 16 hasta el 24 de
Diciembre.
PRAYER OF THE WEEK
Second Week in Advent
God of majesty and power
Who spoke and this world was.
Who breathed and this world lived.
Who counts the hairs upon our head.
Who sees our thoughts and reads our hearts.
Who loves us more than we deserve.
How can we not bring today
Our sacrifice of praise?
For in the child at Bethlehem
Lies the promise of intimacy
With a Savior who would die even for me
And the promise of an eternity
In which to praise you more each day
God of promise we praise your name, Amen
Submitted by Elaine Rodriguez
Share your favorite prayers:
[email protected]
SECOND COLLECTIONS/ SEGUNDA COLECTA
December 4, 2016– There will be a second collection after
communion for the campaign for our Parish Maintenance.
Your donations, as always, are very much appreciated.
4 de Diciembre, 2016– Habra una segunda colecta después de
la comunión para nuestro mantenimiento parroquial. Sus donaciones, como siempre, son muy apreciados.
December 11, 2016– There will be a second collection after
communion for “Religious Retirement”. Your donations, as
always, are very much appreciated.
11 de Diciembre, 2016– Habra una segunda colecta después de
la comunión para “Retiro de los Religiosos”. Sus donaciones,
como siempre, son muy apreciados.
December 18, 2016– There will be a second collection after
communion for “Christmas Gift to My Church”. Your donations, as always, are very much appreciated.
18 de Diciembre, 2016– Habra una segunda colecta después de
la comunión para “Mi relgalo a Mi Parroquia”. Sus donaciones,
como siempre, son muy apreciadas.
December 25, 2016– There will be a second collection after
communion for Christmas/ Catholic Charities. Your donations,
as always, are very much appreciated.
25 de Diciembre, 2016– Habra una segunda colecta después de
la comunión para Navidad/ Caridades Catolicas. Sus donaciones, como siempre, son muy apreciadas.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL/
CAMPAÑA CATOLICA ANUAL
We thank all those who have made a pledge to this year’s Annual
Catholic Appeal. As of November 27th, 2016, we have 267 Donors
who have pledged $57,341 towards our parish goal of $59,118. Over
$52,000 has been collected thus far. Pledge envelopes are still available at the church doors and in the rectory. Please remember we need
many new people to pledge this year if we are going to make our
goal. No pledge is too small and everyone can help our campaign
succeed.
Agradecemos a todos que han hecho una promesa a la Campaña
Católica Anual de este año. A partir del 27 de Noviembre del 2016,
tenemos 267 donantes que han prometido $57,341 hacia nuestra
meta de $59,118. Más de $52,000 se ha colectado hasta el momento.
Los sobres todavía estan disponibles en las puertas de la iglesia y en la
rectoría . Por favor recuerde que necesitamos mucha gente nueva a
prometer este año si vamos a llegar a nuestra meta. Ninguna
doncaion es demasiado pequeña y todos podemos ayudar a que nuestra campaña tenga éxito.
CARMEL DIAMOND SENIORS
The Carmel Diamond Seniors will be having their Christmas Dinner Party at Riccardo’s on December 8th, 2016
from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The cost is $40.00 per person.
You can leave your name and money at the Rectory.
Come join us for a truly enjoyable afternoon. Of course,
friends are always welcome!
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2016/
NEW YEAR 2017
ADVENT CONFESSIONS-LOWER CHURCH
Every Saturday, 3:30pm to 4:30 pm
Saturday, December 24th, 2016 from 3:30pm-4:30pm
ADVENT RECONCILIATION DAY-LOWER CHURCH
Monday, December 19th, 2016 from 3pm to 8pm
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL MASSESUPPER CHURCH
Saturday December 24 – Christmas Eve
5:00 pm – First Mass of Christmas
6:30pm—Posadas
8:00 pm – Misa En Español
10:30 pm – Concert by our Choir
11:00 pm – Our “Almost Midnight” Mass
CHRISTMAS AT MOUNT CARMEL 2016
NAVIDAD EN MONTE CARMELO 2016
December 24th, 2016 at the 5pm Family Mass
24 Diciembre—5:00pm Misa Familiar
“I’LL BE HOME FOR
CHRISTMAS, YOU CAN COUNT ON ME”
We need parish youngsters to help prepare for a special
FAMILY-CHILDREN’S LITURGY AT 5:00 pm ON CHRISTMAS EVE, DECEMBER 24th. We plan a living nativity
scene. We need actors as angels, shepherds, innkeepers,
kings, and a Mary and Joseph.
Return to Father Peter or Nelly Gutierrez in the Rectory
no later than Wednesday, December 14th, 2016.
Yes, we’ll be home for Christmas. Please enter our
child’s name as a volunteer for Christmas Eve at 5:00pm.
Child’s Name/Nombre del Nino:
_____________________________________________
LOWER CHURCH
9:00 pm Czech Mass
11:00pm Vietnamese Mass
School/Escuela:
________________________Grade/Grado:_________
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Our Address/Direccion
_____________________________________________
UPPER CHURCH
Sunday, December 25 – Christmas Day
8:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:15 am
Phone:
_____________________________________________
LOWER CHURCH
E-mail address:
_____________________________________________
Saturday, December 31st—New Year’s Eve
5:00pm—Mass
Parent’s Signature:_____________________________
NO 5:00 PM MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY
9:00 am (Italian)
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Sunday, January 1st, 2017—New Year’s DayUpper Church
English Masses: 8:00am, 10:00am, 11:15am, 5pm
Spanish Masses: 12:30pm
2:30pm-In Honor of Our Lady of Nube (Ecuador)
followed by a Procession and Reception in the gym
Lower Church
9:00am (Italian), 10:30am (Czech)
3:00 pm (Vietnamese)
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ST. MARGARET MARY MASSES
Saturday, December 24 – Christmas Eve—9:00 pm
(Spanish)
Sunday, January 1st, 2017—New Year’s Day—10:15am
(Spanish)
RECTORY CLOSINGS
The rectory offices of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Margaret Mary will be closed
on Saturday December 24th through Monday December 26th for Christmas.
The rectory offices will re-open on Tuesday, December 27, 2016.
The rectory offices of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Margaret Mary will be closed on Monday January
2, 2017 for New Year’s. The rectory will re-open on Tuesday January 3, 2017. We will you and your family and
loved ones a safe and blessed Christmas and New Year!
2016 GIVING TREE
Our 8th annual Giving Tree to help those less fortunate than us has begun. From now through the weekend
of January 8, there will be 4 trees decorated with tags that will benefit BRIDGE TO LIFE and some parish members from St. Margaret Mary who need our assistance.
These trees will be located in the following areas: 1) in the narthex of the upper church, 2) in the West Vestibule near the elevator and 3) two in the lower church.
We hope you are able to take a tag or more if possible and buy the items listed. Please do not wrap the gift.
Just tape the tag to the bag or box so we can identify the item and where it is to go.
Please bring the gift no later than the weekend of January 8 and give to an usher during Masses or bring to
the Rectory for safe keeping. We all know times are tough but for those of us lucky enough, a donation will
aid someone during this time of year where it is better to give than to receive. God bless you and your families for your generosity.
ARBOL DE REGALOS
Nuestra octava edición de árbol de regalos para ayudar a aquellos menos afortunados que nosotros ha comenzado. A partir este fin de semana y hasta el fin de semana del 8 de enero, habrán 4 árboles decorados
con etiquetas que beneficiarán al PUENTE A LA VIDA y algunos miembros de la parroquia de Santa Margarita
María que necesitan nuestra ayuda.
Estos árboles se encuentran en las siguientes áreas: 1) en el nártex de la iglesia arriba, 2) en el vestíbulo oeste
cerca del ascensor y 3) dos en la iglesia de abajo.
Esperamos que tomen una etiqueta o más si es posible y puedan comprar los artículos mencionados. Por favor, no envuelva los regalos. Simplemente pegue la etiqueta a la bolsa o caja para que podamos identificar
el articulo y a donde va a ir.
Vamos a colectar hasta el primer fin de semana de enero. Por favor, traiga el regalo y darlo a un ujier durante las misas o lleven a la Oficina durante las horas de trabajo. Todos sabemos que estamos en tiempos difíciles, aquellos de nosotros que podamos hacer una donación será bien recibida. Dios los bendiga a ustedes y a
sus familias por su generosidad.
NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL
MONTE CARMELO
23– 25 NEWTOWN AVENUE, ASTORIA, NY 11102
LEVÁNTATE Y ACOMPÁÑANOS
A
“MI ENCUENTRO CON CRISTO
EN ESTA NAVIDAD”
CON EL DIÁCONO GUILLERMO GÓMEZ
SÁBADO 10 DE DICIEMBRE 2016
NOCHE DE REFLEXIÓN Y
EXPOSICIÓN DEL
SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO
7:30PM– 9:30PM—
IGLESIA DE ARRIBA–
Do you hear Mass is boring? It’s the same old thing
week after week, or do you find yourself saying something similar? If so, this DVD series is for you. Dr. Curran accompanies you from the time you pull into the
parking lot for Mass, until you walk out the doors after the final blessing, using examples from everyday
life that will move you deeply and at times make you
laugh. By the end you will see with new eyes what is
so familiar to you, and hear with new ears what
you’ve heard over and over at Mass, and your response will never be the same.
PRESENTATIONS IN THIS SERIES:
December 3
Jesus Christ Present in the Community
December 10
Jesus Christ Present in the Word
December 17
Jesus Christ Present in the Priest
January 7
Jesus Christ Present in the Eucharist
Time:
Place:
10 a.m. – 12 noon
Parish Center (Lourdes Room)
Presented by: Dr. Tom Curran
Guest Moderator: Fr. Wlad Kubrak
“Sadly, so many Catholics sit back in their pews like uninterested spectators, unaware
that Christ, the Living Lord, is present to them and wants them to make Himself known
to them. This DVD series helps to shape the minds of Catholics everywhere, who are
seeking to make sense of the Mass. It will draw hearts closer to Christ, and move them
to become His faithful followers.” -Cardinal Sean P.O Mulley O.F.M. Cap.
Archbishop of Boston Massachusetts
Dr. Tom Curran is a popular speaker, author, and radio host who is also Executive Director of My
Catholic Faith Ministries, a Catholic Apostolate dedicated to bringing to life the hidden riches of the
faith that have remained buried for many Catholics. Tom has a graduate degree from the Gregorian
University in Rome, and a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from the Catholic University in Washington,
D.C.
SATURDAY LESSONS IN FAITH
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
OLMC ONLINE UPDATES & RESOURCES
We are pleased to announce that you can now request a
copy of your Baptism, Communion, Confirmation or Marriage Certificates through our website. Under the Sacraments tab click the sub-tab “Request a Certificate.” Fill in
all the information and your certificate will be mailed to
you or you can pick it up.
Nos da gusto anunciarles que ahora puede pedir una copia de certificados de Bautizo, Comunión, Confirmación o
Matrimonio por medio de nuestra pagina web. Bajo la
pestaña de Sacramentos haga clic en “Request a Certificate” (Pedir un Certificado). Llene la información y su
certificado será enviado a su casa o lo podrá recoger en
la oficina. Para su conveniencia se ha traducido en ingles/
español.
www.mountcarmelastoria.org
ROSARY SOCIETY MONTHY MEETING
The Rosary Society will have its monthly meeting this
Sunday, December 4, 2016 in the Parish Institute–
Lourdes Room following the 10:00am mass. We welcome
parishioners to join us and members are encouraged to
bring a friend. Refreshments will be served.
SPECIAL CONCERT AT OLMC:
"Magnificat: A Christmas Gathering of Filipino-American
Choirs" on Sunday December 4 at 3 PM. Including
Rutter's Magnificat among other classical and seasonal
works. Admission at the door: $20. $15 for Seniors and
Students.
SINGING PRIESTS
"The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tagbilaran (Philippines) thru
its Singing Priests of Tagbilaran (SPOT) will stage a concert
on Friday, Dec 9th at 7:30PM in the OLMC Institute. Suggested
ticket donation is $20, available at the door. All proceeds will
be used to repair damages to the local churches caused by the
7.2 magnitude earthquake that recently hit that area".
CONGRATULATIONS!
Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School and Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Church congratulates the following for
their academic achievements !
Ryan Hughes
Jonathan Torres
Jara Lee-Chianese
Principal List Grade 09
Principal List Grade 10
Second Honors Grade 11
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Thursday, December 8, 2016 is the feast of the Immaculate Conception. This is a holy day of obligation. Masses
will be held in the Upper Church at 8:00am, 12:00pm &
7:30pm. A vigil mass will be offered on Wednesday night
at 7:30pm.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services Inc. Home Base Homeless Prevention program assists families who are experiencing a housing crisis. Services are available for pregnant women and families with
children age 18 and under who live in Queens and the East New York and Canarsie sections of Brooklyn. Single adults and adult families without children in the home who have a history of being in shelter may also apply. Call 718-674-1000 for Queens and 929-234-3036 for Brooklyn or walk in to 87-80
Merrick Blvd. Jamaica, 1847 Mott Avenue Far Rockaway, 3060 Fulton Street Brooklyn.
Caridades Católicas y Servicios Inc. Programa Homebase de prevención para personas sin hogar asiste familias que están experimentando crisis en su vivienda. Los servicios están disponibles para mujeres embarazadas y familias con niños con edad de
18 años o menores, quienes viven en Queens y en las áreas del Este de Nueva York y Canarsie localizadas en Brooklyn. Adultos solteros y familias de adultos sin niños en la vivienda quienes tengan historia de haber estado en un refugio también pueden aplicar. Llame al 718-674-1000 para Queens y 929-234-3036 para Brooklyn o visite nuestras oficinas localizadas en 87-80
Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens, 1847 Mott Avenue en Far Rockaway, 3060 Fulton Street en Brooklyn.