SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM To schedule a baptism please call

508-753-5001

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples planning to be married should

contact the pastor at least a year in advance. A program of preparation is

required for all couples planning to marry in the church. To schedule a wedding

please call 508-753-5001.

ILLNESS Arrangements can be made to have Holy

Communion brought to those who are homebound due to illness, age, or

impairment of any kind or to celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing and

Reconciliation with them. Please call 508-753-5001.

MINISTERIAL STAFF

Rev. Msgr. F. Stephen Pedone, Pastor fpedone@charter.net Gerald Montiverdi, Deacon Paul Gialanella, Deacon pgialanella@outlook.com Joan D’Argenis, Director of Religious Ed. joan_dargenis@yahoo.com Maria Sciannameo, RCIA Director Michael Sacco, Joseph Sama - Finance Lisa Fenuccio, Administrative Assistant lisaolmc@gmail.com Julia Tufano - Secretary David Soares, Parish Council Chair Joseph Bellino, Property Committee Chair Joan Venincasa, John DaSilva, Sanghee Kim– Organists Josef Konkol—Choir Director Mary DiSilvestro, Sacristan John Oliver, Hospitality Ministry Patricia Solitro, Safe Environment Coordinator

37 MASSASOIT ROAD, WORCESTER, MA Parish telephone: 508-753-5001

Parish fax: 508-754-1537 Rectory: 508-304-9988 Parish e-mail - clergy@ourladyofloreto.net

or lisaolmc@gmail.com

Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

DAILY MASS Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m.

HOLY DAY MASSES

Vigil: 6:00 p.m. Holyday: 7:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. or by appointment.

PARISH REGISTRATION To become a registered member of the

parish, please call 508-753-5001 or register on-line at www.mtcarmel.ws.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish May 3, 2020

PRAYER FOR ST. PADRE PIO OF PIETRELCINA BY POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II

“Teach us, we pray, humility of heart, so that we may be counted among the little ones of the Gospel to whom the Father promised to reveal the mysteries of His Kingdom. Help us to pray without ceasing, certain that God knows what we need even before we ask Him. Obtain for us the eyes of faith that will help us recognize in the poor and suffering, the very face of Jesus. Sustain us in the hour of trouble and trial and, if we fall, let us experience the joy of the sacrament of forgiveness. Grant us your tender devo-tion to Mary, mother of Jesus and our Mother. Accompa-ny us on our earthly pilgrimage toward the blessed Homeland, where we too, hope to arrive to contemplate forever the Glory of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

FOOD DRIVE— SUNDAY, MAY 3

The Our Lady of Mount Car-mel Knights of Columbus will be conducting a Food Drive outside of the Parish Center from 11:30-1:30 Sunday May 3. Please stop by and drop off a donation – no need to get out of the car; the Knights will remove the bags or boxes directly from your car trunk! The food will be donated to Worcester’s Friendly House Food Pantries. Thank you for your help in a time of increasing need.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Hello Everyone, I hope you are staying well and safe during this time of pandemic. Please know that I continue to pray for you at daily Mass in our chapel and in my private daily prayer. I pray for a quick end for this pandemic with a minimal loss of life. This morning I was informed that our custodian Howard Green’s mother died late Tuesday night from effects of the covid-19 virus. Her name is Irene Green, and I kindly ask that you keep her in your prayers as well as her family. She was 85 years old. This Sunday, May 3rd, beginning at 11:30 am, we are having another food drive. When we had this drive two weeks ago, you, as a parish family, donated more than 1200 pounds of food, including monetary donations, which went to assist Friendly House as they seek to help those in need of food. If you know of anyone in need of food, please do not hesitate to call us at the parish center (508-753-5001) or me at the rectory (508-304-9988). Especially during this time, we, as a community of faith, must be there for each other, especially those in need. So many have lost their jobs and find themselves in need of the most basic staples of life at this time. We, as Church, must be there to help them. Please continue to check on each other, and I thank those of you who continue to check on me through your phone calls and notes. I am touched by your care and concern. Please take the time Sunday morning to drop of non-perishable food items at the parish center for distribution to those who need them. I am grateful as always for your generous response. We will have a food drive every two weeks to assist those who need our help! Eventually once we get past this pandemic, I would like to start our own food pantry here at the parish as we had at Mt. Car-mel parish center. There is always a need to feed the hungry. Thank you for your continuing generosity to our parish. It helps us to keep things going. Please don’t forget your donations and pledges to Partners in Charity. We are a little over 50% towards our goal of $50,000. This appeal provides a vital lifeline to so many in our Diocese and throughout Worcester County. We need your help! Continue to pray to our Lord, to our Blessed Lady, our patron saint and to Saint Padre Pio for their help and intercession dur-ing this very difficult time Please remember me in your prayers as I continue to pray for you and your intentions. Please stay safe and healthy! And again, thank you for your wonderful kindness and incredible generosity!! Easter blessings! Monsignor Pedone

The Fourth Sunday of Easter May 3, 2020

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of

Loreto Parish PRAYER FOR PARISH SPIRITUAL RENEWAL

Lord God, You love us with an everlasting love, and You choose

us to share Your love with others. We ask that You rekindle in our hearts a new spirit of faith, of prayer

and of reconciliation. Inspire us to search out and find ways of bringing one another closer to You. We pray

for all who form our parish community, that we remain faithful to Your teaching, that we remain steadfast in

our prayer, both personal and communal, that togeth-er with You and the Holy Spirit, our parish may be re-newed and transformed. All this we ask in the name

of Jesus and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

LINKS TO MASSES FROM THE CATHEDRAL

Here are links to the streaming video of Masses at the Ca-thedral in English and Spanish.

VIMEO DAILY MASS-ENGLISH https://vimeo.com/dioceseofworcester/dailymass

VIMEO DAILY MASS-SPANISH https://vimeo.com/398855105

VIMEO SUNDAY MASS-ENGLISH https://vimeo.com/150110122

VIMEO SUNDAY MASS-SPANISH https://vimeo.com/399648308

Here are the livestream links: LIVESTREAM DAILY MASS-ENGLISH https://livestream.com/dioceseofworcester/dailymass

LIVESTREAM DAILY MASS-SPANISH https://livestream.com/dioceseofworcester/misa

LIVESTREAM SUNDAY MASS-ENGLISH https://livestream.com/dioceseofworcester/events/4318707

LIVESTREAM SUNDAY MASS-SPANISH https://livestream.com/dioceseofworcester/misadomingo

THE CHURCH REMAINS OPEN DURING THE DAY. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO STOP IN TO PRAY AND TO VISIT AND SPEND A FEW

MOMENTS WITH OUR LORD IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT REPOSED IN THE

TABERNACLE.

A PRAYER IN TIME OF PANDEMIC

O God, whose Only Begotten Son bore the weight of human suffering for our salvation, hear the prayers of your Church for our sick brothers and sisters and deliver us from this time of trial. Open our ears and our hearts to the voice of your Son: Be not afraid, for I am with you always. Bless all doctors and nurses, re-searchers and public servants; give us the wisdom to do what is right and the faith to endure this hour, that we might gather once again to praise your name in the heart of your Church, delivered from all distress and confident in your mercy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Something to remember…..

Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Live simply, Love gener-ously, Care deeply, Speak kindly…..Leave the rest to God.

PRAY THE ROSARY !!!

Our Easter Season Continues

And

May is the Month of Our Blessed Mother

Strengthen your friendship with Mary, the patroness of our parish, by saying the rosary every day during the month of May.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish May 3, 2020

ON-LINE GIVING

We would like to remind you that we currently offer Online Giving. We want to provide you the conven-ience of being able to give the way you want, whenev-er you want. Online Giving offers you the opportunity to make secure, automatic contributions from your bank account to our church. Online Giving costs you nothing and provides many advantages to you and the church:

Benefits for You: No check writing or ATM stops Safe, secure, and confidential transactions Use your checking/savings account or credit/debit

card Schedule recurring or one-time donations Change a gift or account anytime you like View your giving history anytime

Benefits for the Church: Reduces check processing fees Creates peace in knowing your data and auto-

deposited gifts are secure Provides giving history for tax statements Reaches a wider demographic of givers

We ask that you consider using this service—especially if you currently manage your bills or bank-ing online. To register for Online Giving, please visit the church website at mtcarmel.ws and click on the link for on-line giving or call Lisa at 508-753-5001.

Financial Stewardship For the week ending April 26, 2020

Income

Offertory: Weekly $4,979.00 On-Line Giving 666.80 Rental Income 375.00 Easter 192.00 Maintenance 84.00 Fuel 79.00 Palm Sunday 47.00 Good Friday 43.00 Easter Flowers 7.00 Total Offertory $6,472.80

CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOLING

Ever consider Catholic homeschooling? In times like these, are you wondering if this may be your calling, but you have a lot of questions? Seeing problems in your children's learn-ing now that they're home, but not sure how to address them? You may not know that Worcester county has a vi-brant homeschooling community. There are many philoso-phies and strategies to fit all sorts of families, even yours. If you're interested but wondering what homeschool-ing would look like for you, feel free to call or email me with any questions. Alessandra 508-754-4588 or dasoares8@charter.net.

PARTNERS IN CHARITY APPEAL

“Envision Faith in Action”

Our goal this year remains the same at $50,000.

You are invited to watch the Appeal Video at home at www.partners-charity.net.

There are several ways to give to this worthy cause: *Envelopes for your donations which were available last weekend, may be mailed directly to the Parish Center. *Text giving: Text the word: donate to 84576. *Donations can also be made online at partners- charity.net.

As of April 21, 2020, we have received:

# of Gifts Total 46+ $ 24,885

We are nearly half-way there!

Thank You for your continued support and generosity!!

Something to keep in mind:

Even though we cannot participate in the sacrifice of the Mass at this time, it is comforting to know that there are several stations on television where we can find a connection to our faith. Channel 193 in Worcester, which televises from St. Paul’s Cathedral, EWTN (channel 18), and CATHOLIC TELEVISION (channel 101 from Boston) all have wonderful programs and can also be accessed via the internet. Try them.

Reminder:

Next Sunday, May 10, is Mother’s Day

The Fourth Sunday of Easter May 3, 2020

Saturday, May 2, 2020 Robert Carreau by Wife

Dorothy Riggieri (Month’s Mind)

Carol Cruzen by Anna Fenuccio

Kathryn Giannetta by Huband Frank and Daughter Lucia Sunday, May 3, 2020 Stella and Fred Corey by John and Family Monday, May 4, 2020 The Sick of the Parish Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Maria & Nicola Viapiano by daughter-in-law Ersilia Viapiano Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Sarah DiLeo by Chet DiLeo Thursday, May 7, 2020 Maurice DiLeo by Chet DiLeo Saturday, May 9, 2020 Congetta DiVirgilio (Mother’s Day Remembrance) by Family

Germaine Seibold (Month’s Mind) by Philip Soloperto Sunday, May 10, 2020 All Mothers

Please pray for the sick of our parish: Francis Caf-fone, Susan Stomski, Donna Grasseschi, Lori Black-well, Carmella Szklarz, Matteo Fiore, Patrick Loconto, Frank “Butch” Rano, Mary O’Connor, Christopher Col-lazo, Paula Mari, Sim Simone, Cathy Coffey, Mildred Bassan, Vincent Pusateri, Sylvia Pusateri, Debbie Caffone, Joseph Ginskus, Philip Powers, Virginia Czubrynski, Karen Remian, Sandra Powers, Jennifer Bodinizzo, Martin Laine, Belinda Sahagun, Thelma Ortiz, Cynthia Pedone, Roland Dionne, Maxwell Mitch-ell, Louis Naple, Sue Cozzolino, Carol Iaconi, Antho-ny DeAngelis, Anthony & Paul Locantore, Antoinetta Froio, Kelly Piscillo, Ann Servidio, Eleanor Gallo, Ma-ria Dziczek, Joseph Vancelette, Vinny Tiscione, Adolfo Ortiz Jr., Madelyn Martin, Anthony Paldino, Ann Marie Verdolino, Theresa Parretti, Marie Cherry, Emma Taubert, Francis Parretti, Charlene Swalec, Christo-pher Pace, Irene Bastardo, Lorrie Tufano and Riccar-do & Silvia Cazzaniga. May the Lord give them strength, courage and healing.

Prayer of the Faithful:

God the Father sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through him. We beg him now for the full-ness of life as we pray:

For Christian families: that they will honor Christ as Lord in their hearts and homes.

For the grace this week to remain conscious of Christ’s abiding presence among us, that he may sanctify all that we say and do.

For those trapped in confusion or doubt: that they may be filled with the truth and the light of the risen Christ.

Most merciful Father, reveal to us your saving power and preserve us always in your grace, for we trust in you, Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

How about making a Cursillo weekend?

Cursillo or “short course in Christianity”, involves orga-nized talks, discussions, and witness presentations of the participants own lives, struggles and triumphs in Christ. Weekends are held at the Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center in Putnam, CT.

2020:Women’s: May 28-31—CANCELLED October 22-25 2020: Men’s: September 10-13

For more information, Elizabeth Santley @ 508-304-8871 or esantley@yahoo.com. Information on Cursillo as well as Applications are available in the vestibule if the church.

At this time, it is not known if the May Cursillo will be rescheduled.

Instead of counting sheep, talk to the Shepherd

One way to spread JOY is to put

Jesus first Others second You third

The Fourth Sunday of Easter May 3, 2020

WHAT DO WE DO WHEN WE CAN’T GO TO MASS? Receiving Holy Communion at Mass The reception of Holy Communion is one of the most intimate moments in the life of every Catholic. The great mystic and Doctor of the Church, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, writes eloquently of the first time she ever received Holy Communion: I knew that I was loved and said, “I love You, and I give myself to You forever.”

But what do we do when we can’t go to Mass? Many of the Saints have recommended that we should make a “Spiritual Communion,” a prayer professing faith in Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist and inviting him to come to come live in our heart.

Our beloved Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI reminds us that even when we cannot go to Mass and cannot receive Holy Com-munion “it is beneficial to cultivate a desire for full union with Christ through the practice of spiritual communion, praised by Pope John Paul II and recommended by saints who were masters of the spiritual life.” (Sacramentum caritatis, no. 55) This practice is also recommended by many of the Saints, including Saint Thomas Aquinas, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. Jean Vian-ney.

How to make a Spiritual Communion Begin by examining your conscience and making a good Act of Contrition. Then pray one of the prayers recommended by the Saints for inviting Christ into your heart. Here is one by Saint Alphonsus Liguori:

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there, and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

A Spiritual Communion can never fully take the place of receiving Holy Communion at Mass, but in these extraordinary times it can help us to stay close to Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament of his Body and Blood.