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Our Lady of
Mount Carmel
(Founded 1896)
2319 South 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148-4019
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WELCOME TO O.L.M.C.
If you are new to the area, please contact the Parish Office
to make an appointment to register in the parish. Also, please
notify the parish when you move out of the area.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism is celebrated on the Second Sunday of each month
after the 10:30am Mass. Attendance is also required at our
pre-baptismal class which is held on the first Tuesday of each
month at 7:00 PM in the Convent (Ritner St. entrance). Please
call the Parish Office to schedule.
LETTERS OF ELIGIBILITY
Godparents and sponsors must be at least 16 years old, fully initiated as Catholics and be registered members in good
standing with their parish. Please contact the parish office if
you wish to be a godparent.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Engaged couples must contact the parish office to schedule
your wedding with a priest at least six months before the
wedding date. Either the bride or the groom must be a registered member of O.L.M.C. parish. Couples are also required
to attend a Pre-Cana preparation program.
VISITATION TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
If you or a family member are unable to attend church because of sickness or age, please contact the parish office so
that arrangements can be made to bring Holy Communion.
Rev. Francis J. Cauterucci, Pastor
Sr. Rosemarie O’Neill, R.S.M., Director Parish Services
Sr. Kathleen McGovern, R.S.M., Parish Services Assistant
Joseph F. Marino, Music Ministries
Rev. Chanlis Chacko
Parish Office: 215-334-7766
Parish Fax: 215-334-3269
Parish Email: [email protected]
Parish Services: 215-334-0584 • Fax: 215-336-4519
Email: [email protected]
Web Address: www.ourladymountcarmel.net
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Children attend Our Lady of Hope Regional School
Located at 1248 Jackson St., Philadelphia, Pa 19148
Principal: Patricia Cody
Phone: 215-467-5385
Fax: 215-336-5103
Web: www.ourladyofhopephilly.com
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD)
Classes held for grades 1 to 5 every Tues, Wed & Thurs at
OLMC. 4:00-5:00pm
Contact Parish Services Office for further information
SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES
Weekend Masses
Saturday: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00, 10:30 AM
Holy Day Masses
Holy Day: 8:00 & 7:00PM
Weekday Masses
Mon - Sat: 8:00 AM
Rosary before Mass
Reconciliation (Confession)
Saturdays: 3:15 - 3:45 PM;
Sundays 10:00-10:15 AM or by appointment
December 28, 2014 – January 4, 2015
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Schedule for Lectors, Ministers of Communion
and Altar Servers
Saturday Vigil Mass, December 27, 2014
4:00 Anthony DeMarco from Mom, Dad and Dom
December 28, 2014
Lectors
4:00 – Peg Alfarano
8:00 – Ron Dombrowski
10:30 – Phyllis DiLemmo
Sunday, December 28, 2014
8:00 Joe Devine from Peg and Family
10:30 Anna Elliott (9th Ann.)
from Helen and Family
Monday, December 29, 2014
8:00 Tom and Helen O’Neill from Family
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
8:00 The People of the Parish
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
8:00 Gene Otto from Cass Lacy
Thursday, January 1, 2015
8:00 Reverend James Kruc
Friday, January 2, 2015
8:00 William Fox from Franny
Saturday, January 3, 2015
8:00 The People of the Parish
Saturday Vigil Mass, January 3, 2015
4:00 Bob Runowski from Bobby and Andrew
Sunday, January 4, 2015
The Epiphany of the Lord
8:00 Marianne G. Smith from Family
10:30 Jerry Murray from Judy and Barry
Rose to Blessed Mother
In memory of Anthony DeMarco
from Mom, Dad and Dom
Rose to Saint Joseph
In memory of Sam Kavalauskas from Family
Sanctuary Light
In memory of Anthony DeMarco
from Mom, Dad and Dom
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Ministers of Communion
4:00 – Sister Kathleen and Noreen Brennan
8:00 – Peg Devine and Anthony Ricciardi
10:30 – Susan Small and Floss Coley
Altar Servers
10:30 – Phelim Eells and Gwen Madeksiak
January 4, 2015
Lectors
4:00 – Marjorie Murray
8:00 – Colleen Pagliaccetti
10:30 – Marci Figueroa
Ministers of Communion
4:00 – Sister Kathleen and Frank Klampfer
8:00 – Andy Kromchad and Anthony Ricciardi
10:30 – Floss Coley and Sue Sich
Altar Servers
10:30 – Erin Welch and Allyson Nelson
Archdiocesan Television Mass
Sunday mornings at 5:30AM on WPVI-TV,
Channel 6.
The Mass will be rebroadcast each Sunday
at the following times:
9AM – DT-2 Channel 6 digital
10AM – LaSalle University 56
5PM – DT-2 Channel 6 digital
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Parish Web Information
Parish website and Bulletin on line:
www.ourladymountcarmel.net
Parish email: [email protected]
Bequest to your Parish
You can make a bequest to Our Lady of Mount
Carmel Parish by having the following statement
included in your Will: “I leave to Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Parish the sum of $____ for its
religious, educational and charitable works.” This is
one way that will insure that Our Lady of Mount
Carmel will be able to continue its ministry.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Services
215-334-0584
[email protected]
Bethlehem Giving Tree
Thank you to all who so generously gave gifts for
our Bethlehem giving tree. All gifts have been
donated to Casa del Carmen, a Catholic Social
Services Family Center.
CCD
Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s CCD Program is
comprised of students of our Parish attending Public
and Charter Schools who are enrolled in Grades 1
through 5.
CCD Classes will resume on January 6, 2015.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of those
who have entered into eternal life this past
month: William J. Carberry, Mary Monticalvo,
Antoinette O’Malley, Gilda Saravello, John Cook,
Clare C. Curtin, Crystal Goodwin, Timothy Barnes,
Florence Druding.
The following people have requested
your prayers for the month: Paolo and Cecilia
Gionfriddo, Debbie King, George Kelly, George
Gwin, Dolores Mackin, Joseph Urban, judymurray,
Gertrude Scolaro, Jean Smith, Denise McGovern,
Robert Cholminski.
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Archdiocesan News
The Office for Catechetical Formation has
created a multi-media Marian meditation. This short
video entitled “Hail, Holy Queen” captures images
of Mary from around the globe. The video is posted
at the website:
http://archphila.org/catechetical/index.html. For
more information call 215-587-4544.
World Meeting of Families Philadelphia 2015
September 22 – 27, 2015
www.worldmeeting2015.org
The official theme for the World Meeting of
Families Philadelphia 2015 is:
“Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive”
Thousands from around the world will visit
for this international event. Speakers, celebrations,
activities for kids, & prayer, all of
which will bring renewal & transformation
for you, your loved ones, & the world. You
can open your home & host a family! It is
easy to sign up online. Be a part of this historic
event & learn more & register on
“Register” page at: WorldMeeting2015.org or
email us at [email protected]
*Designate your United Way gift to help make it
possible! The World Meeting of FamiliesPhiladelphia 2015 code is 51600.
*Check out the World Meeting of Families website
and “Light a Candle” with your intentions.
*Like us on Facebook at “World Meeting of
Families 2015” and follow us on Twitter
@WMF2015
Listen to Archbishop Chaput’s Sunday homilies
anytime at http://archphila.org/archbishopchaput/homilies/index.htm
World Meeting of Families Prayer
God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and
our Savior, you have made us your sons and
daughters in the family of the Church. May your
grace and love help our families in every part of the
world be united to one another in fidelity to the
Gospel. May the example of the Holy Family, with
the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families,
especially those most troubled, to be homes of
communion and prayer and to always seek your
truth and live in your love. Through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
Save the Dates!!!!!
OLMC Social Events
January 10th – Pasta Dinner
February 21st – Beatles Night
March 7th – St. Patty’s Day Party
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Mass Schedule
New Years Eve, December 31, 2014
4:00PM Celebration of the Mummers Mass
New Years Day, January 1, 2015
8:00 AM
Mummers’ Mass
We will have our Annual Mummers’ Mass on
December 31st at 4PM. Please plan on joining us as
we end the 2014 year and bring in 2015. This Mass
is always a joyful celebration and a great way to
prepare for the Mummers parade on New Year’s
Day.
“A Bottle of Red, A Bottle of White...”
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Pasta Dinner
Saturday January 10, 2015.
Doors open at 4:45PM
Dinner begins at 5:30PM
Donation includes pasta,
meatballs, salad, Italian bread
and a glass of wine.
Dinner to be followed by
live entertainment!
Donation - $10
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Our Lady of Hope Regional Catholic School News
Address: 1248 Jackson St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (215) 467-5385
*New or gently-used toys for the Early Childhood
Program can be dropped off at school during office
hours. Please call 215-467-5385 for more info.
*Box Tops for Education labels can be placed in the
boxes at the entrances of the Church.
The 2015 Mass Book and the Sanctuary Light
and Altar Roses for 2015 is now open. Please
contact the Parish Office if you would like to have a
mass celebrated for someone special, living or
deceased, or for a special occasion. This is a
Catholic tradition that needs to continue, as we
believe we are spiritually connected to our brothers
and sisters in Christ. If you need prayers for
yourself or wish to have someone who is deceased
remembered, this is great way to fulfill this desire.
Also, you can have someone remembered or a
special intention prayed for in a special way for one
week long through a Sanctuary Light or Altar Rose
donation.
A special thank you to all of our faithful
parishioners who attended Our Lady of Mount
Carmel Parish for Christmas. The families and
friends filled our Church and made Christmas extra
special. I appreciate your support and ongoing
dedication to our Parish. In the New Year, please
continue to check the Bulletin, in Church or online,
for our continued activities. Our Parish welcomes
2015 as a year of great growth, renewal, spirit, and
dedication to the best Parish on Second Street.
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