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Our Lady Of Mount Carmel

Historic Catholic Church Serving the community since 1894

Address: 3549 Navajo Street Denver, CO 80211 Phone: (303) 455-0447 Fax: (303) 455-5487 Parish Hall: (303) 433-1049 We have a new e-mail address: E-mail: church@mtcarmel7.com Website: www.ourladymountcarmel.com

Pastoral Staff Rev. Hugh M. Guentner, OSM Pastor

Deacon Russell Barrows 303-455-0447 ext 10

Crystal Peccia Religious Education

Shaun Steavenson Minister of Music

Support Staff Robin Flynn Business Manager

Bill Coffey Facilities Manager

Barbara Iacovetta Secretary/Bulletin Lisa Johnson Church Nurse (720-321-0031) (cell phone 720-345-3191)

In Residence

Rev. Mark M. Franceschini, OSM

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

SATURDAY: 4:00 PM ANTICIPATED MASS

SUNDAY: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and 11:00 AM MON.- FRI.: 8:00 AM in the Parish Office, Mary’s Room Chapel SATURDAY: 8:00 AM -1st & 2nd Saturday of the month only

VISION STATEMENT

It is our vision at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel,

a Catholic Community, led by Jesus and

empowered by the Holy Spirit, to proclaim

and live the Gospel. We accomplish this

through our shared Baptism, celebrations

of the sacraments, prayer, hospitality and

service to others.

Visitors and New Parishioners, WELCOME! If you came as a visitor and would like to join Our Lady of Mt.

Carmel Parish, please return the information below by dropping it in the offertory basket.

Full Name:_______________________________ Phone: _________________________________

Address:________________________________ ____ New Registration ___Change of Address

City:____________________ Zip____________ ____ Want Envelopes ___Moving out of Parish E-mail:__________________________________ Check out our website for updates & information

APRIL 3, 2016

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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL DENVER, COLORADO Food For Faith Living from the desk of Fr. Mark

The weeks following Easter are full of the meaning and results of Our Lord’s Resurrection from the dead. They reveal the truths denied, rejected or ridiculed by the people. They remind us of the Covenant God has made and is ever faithful to in the face of people’s failures, betrayals and false expectations. Understanding what God is saying continues to be the essential human blind spot. This takes different attitudes than that of Jesus. The range from self-righteousness, which justifies their absolute reliance on rules, laws, practices and traditions, to the other extreme of self-importance and satisfaction in one’s own eyes and how much a person achieves by self. The covenant continues to be God’s way of relating to us and the way to God’s will being fulfilled, which is, that everyone come to the truth and abide by God’s love. It is the kingdom come and fully realized! It happens when a person lives God’s truth and shares God’s love because this will break down the barriers of ignorance and fear, superstition and fantasies about God. People will be attracted to God’s presence by the manner in which people of true faith live it. That is you and me, or should be. Being human, we fail, at times, but sincerity of heart and reliance on God’s Spirit energizing us ever brings us back to our “yes” in being faithful to God, each other and all others. We see this happening in Acts (1st reading): “The people esteem them and great numbers of men and women were added to them.” This is how the church spread everywhere. Revelation (2nd reading) is apocalyptic literature pertaining to the end time: “We see one like a son of man (Jesus) in his glory.” He tells John to write down what he sees and says, “I am the first and the last, the One who lives forever. I hold the keys to death and the netherworld!” The Gospel today speaks of doubting Thomas, a person we know well and are much like. He wants proof, so Jesus provides it and speaks words meant for all of us to rely on: “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed!” Our belief is neither words nor acceptance of doctrines. It is a lifestyle of living God’s truths at home, church, work, in community and society, with all of creation! What energizes our hope, in the face of daily contradictions and violence, is Divine Mercy. God will not abandon us and our efforts! Thanks be to God.

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, April 2 - Anticipated Sunday Mass

4:00 pm-+Lucille ‘Giambrocco’ Cito/Children

Sunday, April 3 - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

7:00 am-+Bill Elliott/Jim Brienza

9:00 am-Our Parishioners/PRIMA DOMENICA

11:00 am-Rofella Grandparents/Ruffolo Children &

Grandchildren

Monday, April 4 8:00 am-+Neshan Dearing/M & M Domenic DiTirro

Tuesday, April 5

8:00 am-Edith Falasco/Millie Zarlengo

Wednesday, April 6

8:00 am-+Salvatore and Sam Lombardi/Dolores &

Family

Thursday, April 7

8:00 am-+Deceased/Donor

Friday, April 8

8:00 am-Floyd Ross/Marina Ross

Saturday, April 9

8:00 am-+Bill Elliott/G. Caruso Family

4:00 pm-+Louise Caruso/Steve & Mary Lou Luciano

Sunday, April 10 – 3rd Sunday of Easter

7:00 am-Our Parishioners

9:00 am-+Robert Barrett/Lilli DiPentino

11:00 am-Ruffolo Grandparents/Ruffolo Family

PRIMA DOMENICA Mass is celebrated in Italian the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 am. A reception is celebrated in the Parish Hall after Mass.

BAPTISMS 2015 Baptisms are scheduled quarterly, Sunday, Apr. 3, July 24, Oct. 23 at 12 (noon). Baptismal class is mandatory. You must first make arrangements with a priest. We meet on Thursdays, Mar. 31, July 21, Oct. 20 at 6 pm.

MARRIAGE A wedding may be scheduled after a consultation with a priest or deacon. Please call the rectory for an appointment. Please notice preparation is eight months to a year.

RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:30-4:00 pm or by appointment with a Confessor.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Upon request. Please call the rectory.

FUNERALS Please call the office before arrangements are made.

Sick List Donna Valdez*Tom Figliolino*Ralph Martinez, Sr.*Christine Watren*Theresa Firman

*Fr. AndrewWeber, OSM*Kathrynn Pullano *Rodger Suave*Suzanne Moses*Joseph Cleary

*Regina Canino *Our Firefighters*Police *Military Personnel & Families

MARCH 12 & 13 = $4,049.00 MARCH 19-20 = $5,923.00 GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION

MARCH 25 = $648.00 MARCH 26 & 27 = $17,413.00

(Final amount at the end of April)

Mark Constancio Lucille Zydik

Michael Gioso David Skul

Ben Slack

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Archdiocese of Denver Website: www.archden.org

SCHEDULE OF

EVENTS

SUNDAY, APRIL 3

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

9:00 am PRIMA DOMENICA

MASS

Reception sponsored by Dante

Alghieri Society

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET

following 9:00 am Mass

MONDAY, APRIL 4

7:00 pm -Marketing Mtg.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5

6:30 pm -Men’s Club Mtg

THURSDAY, APRIL 7

6:00 pm -Baptismal Class

6:00 pm -Confirmation Practice

at Assumption Church, Welby

6:30 - 8:00 pm -Religious Ed

7:00 pm -RCIA

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

6:30 - 8:00 pm -Adult Class for

Confirmation

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

8:00 am -St. Peregrine Healing

Mass

10:00 am - 2:00 pm –

Confirmation Retreat in the hall

SUNDAY, APRIL 10

9:00 AM –Altar & Rosary Corporate Communion & Mtg

10:00 am - 6:00 pm -Highland Tavern Fund Raiser

3400 Navajo Street

“If you want to test your

memory, try to recall what you were worrying

about one year ago today.”

-E. Joseph Cossman

The Easter event changed Jesus and the women who were the first to see Him. It changed the disciples, and it can change us if we allow it. To be open to change is to be open to the unexpected. The reality of resurrected life that embraces God’s life sets us free from human limitations. WE joyfully celebrate this great moment in faith. Blessings on this Easter Day and Season, Servite Friars, Pastoral and Support Staffs'

A small bottle of Holy Water is available for the: EASTER BLESSING OF HOMES

The head of the home conducts this blessing in the presence of the family by reciting:

BLESSING In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Peace to this home and all who dwell here. Lord, we rejoice in the victory of your Son over death;

by rising from the tomb to new life He gives us new hope and promise. Bless all the members of this household, and surround them with your protection,

may they find comfort and peace in Jesus Christ, the Paschal Lamb, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever.

Amen. The head of the house may sprinkle those present and the home with holy water, dur-ing the sprinkling the head of house may say: Let this water call to mind our Bap-tism in Christ, Who by His death and Resurrection has redeemed us. The head of the house concludes the rite by signing himself or herself with the Sign of the Cross and saying: May Christ Jesus dwell with us, keep us from all harm, and make us one in mind and heart, now and for ever. Amen DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2016 We have a chaplet and adoration of the Divine Mercy Image after the 9 am

Mass. At 12:30 pm Our Lady of Guadalupe is leading a procession through the

neighborhood with Mass, outside, to follow at 2 pm and Adoration at 3 pm. The relics of St. John Paul II and St. Faustina will also, be there . At 4 pm there will be food available for this event. Other parishes, (St. Dominic, St. Catherine & St. Joseph’s Polish) are taking part in this event.

RESPECT LIFE Pray that all PRO-LIFE believers will make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3). Scripture: And the glory which You gave Me, I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me. -John 17:22-23 -Excerpts from the 40 Days of Life Campaign STVDP FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2016 Receipts: parish $1,945 (includes a $200 donation honoring the Secular Order, $540 as part of Ash Wednesday and Super Bowl Pot), $1,494 in housing reimbursements, and $126 reimbursement of twinning expense for a total of $3,565. Expenses: rent $2,616, gift cards $100, water $150, court ordered supervision $90, storage $95 and reimbursement for twinning expenditure $125.87 for a total of $3,176.87. Thank you for your continuing support

Let us notice and help the poor who are all around us. -Luke 16: 19-20 -Excerpts from the 40 Days of Life Campaign ST. JOSEPH’S TABLE Thank you for being a part of this celebration, and a “Big Thank You” to the committee and dedicated men and women of the parish who spent many days in preparation, cooking, serving, and cleanup. AND ALSO FOR THE EASTER TRIDUUM AND EASTER MORNING Thank you to all who worked in the Church during this Easter Season. The choir, those who had their feet washed, etc. All were wonderful. THANK YOU!!!

Community News Holy Family High School Attention 7th Graders Information night, Wed. April 20th, at 6:00 pm in the School Theater. Contact Tammy at 303-410-1411 or www.holyfaimlyhs.com