Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish

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

Parish fax: 508-754-1537 Rectory: 774-243-1154 Parish e-mail - clergy@ourladyofloreto.net

or lisaolmc@gmail.com Parish Website: www.mtcarmel.ws

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

Sunday: 8:00, 10:00, and 11:30 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 at 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. or by appointment.

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.

PARISH REGISTRATION To become a registered member of the parish, please call 508-753-5001 or register on-line at

www.mtcarmel.ws.

MINISTERIAL STAFF Rev. Msgr. F. Stephen Pedone, Pastor fpedone@charter.net John N. Barton, Deacon Gerald Montiverdi, Deacon 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- Music Mary DiSilvestro, Sacristan John Oliver, Hospitality Ministry Patricia Solitro, Safe Environment Coordinator

Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto parish November 11, 2018

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 together 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.

Please cut out and pray daily.

CHURCH PEWS FROM MOUNT CARMEL Anyone who wishes a pew should contact the parish office and speak to Lisa or Julie. We will arrange with F&D Construction company, who has been hired to remove articles from the build-ing, for a date and time for you to pick up a pew. You will not be allowed to enter the building because of safety issues. F&D will remove the pew and bring it out of the church for you to pick up.

THANKSGIVING IN A BASKET RAFFLE Our Lady of Mt. Carmel K of C will be having their annual Thanksgiving in a Basket Raffle after all masses the week-end of November 17 & 18. Chances are $1 each and all pro-ceeds go to support the many works of our council. As a re-minder, the basket will contain everything necessary to make an entire Thanksgiving dinner including a gift card with which you can purchase a turkey. The drawing will be held immediately after the 11:30 mass on November 18, and the basket will be available the next day in the parish office.

SPECIAL MASS OF ANOINTING

On Sunday, November 18th at the 11:30 Mass, there will be a special Mass of Anointing for those who are ill, will soon under-go surgery, or who are elderly and feel the need to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.

SAVE THE DATES!!!! August 8-9-10-11, 2019

ITALIAN FESTIVAL 2019

Thanksgiving Mass for Children - This year we are going to try something different, we will have a special pre-Thanksgiving Mass for Children on Sunday, November 18, at 10:00 a.m. Children are invited to come dressed as Pilgrims and Native Americans. As al-ways, we will be collecting non-perishable food items for the food bank. At the end of the Mass the children will perform a small skit with a special surprise for everyone.

Thanksgiving Decorations are needed to decorate the Altar for Thanksgiving. We are looking for Pumpkins, squash, gourds and some great decorating ideas. We would decorate the Sunday before Thanksgiving for the Children’s Thanksgiving Mass

Family Thanksgiving Baskets - We will be putting togeth-er Family Thanksgiving Baskets. If you and your family need a little extra help or you know of a family, please call the office or email Joan at joan_dargenis@yahoo.com

Donations—We are asking for donations of turkeys or if you would like to sponsor an entire meal for a family in need. Any donations are appreciated.

ARE YOU INTERESTED???

Our Parish has a wonderful group of people who are Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers but we are always looking for more people to help out with these im-portant ministries. Aside from serving during Masses, the Eucharistic Ministers assist in visiting our home-bound parishioners. Are you interested in joining us? If so, please call Sue Cozzolino (Lectors) at 508-615-7914 or scozzo1227@gmail.com, Julie Tufano (Eucharistic Ministers) at 508-757-3170 or tu-fanojulia@yahoo.com, Chet DiLeo (homebound) at 508-852-3048 or cdileo2t@gmail.com, or Deacon John at deaconconjb09@gmail.com.

This Week in Our Parish

Mon., Nov. 19—7 pm—Adult Faith Formation Tues., Nov. 13– 10 am-2 pm—Golden Years Gathering 7 pm—Knights of Columbus Thurs., Nov. 15-6:30 pm—Italian Festival 2019 Meeting Sat., Nov. 17 & 18—Food Drive Sun., Nov. 18 - Religious Education classes: 8:30 - 10 am: Pre-K - Grade 4

VISITATION HOUSE BOTTLE DRIVE HAS ENDED

Thank you for supporting Visitation House. If you have not already returned your bottles, please do so.

Thank you for your support!

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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish

WILL HOLD ADULT-CONTINUING EDUCATION/FAITH

FORMATION SESSIONS. SESSIONS ARE HELD

MONDAYS 7:00 P.M. AT THE CENTER.

COME, JOIN US AS WE BEGIN A JOURNEY TO A DEEPER, BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR GOD, OUR FAITH ,OURSELVES AND OTHERS!

ALL ADULTS INVITED For more information call O.L. Loreto Center

508-753-5001

All Souls Envelopes &

Remembrance Book

Please list the names of your beloved deceased on your All Souls’ envelopes. They will be remembered at our weekend Masses throughout the month of November. The envelopes will be placed in front of the altar throughout the month. You are invited to write the names of your beloved dead (no matter when they died) in our Remembrance Book that will be displayed in front of the statue of Our Lady of Loreto during the month of November. You can enter the names either before or after Mass throughout the month. Our Pray-er of the Faithful during the month will include an in-tercession for the names written in the Book of Re-membrances.

May They Rest in Peace!

Pray…Pray…Pray...

A LETTER FROM BISHOP McMANUS

“... to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.”—Micah 6:8 November 8, 2018 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In the United States, more than 40 million Americans are living in poverty, including 2.5 million children over the past year. The Catholic Cam-paign for Human Development (CCHD) is our anti-poverty program to help them find hope and a way to a more secure life. Your support of this collection reaches those living on the margins and gives them a hand up, not a hand out. This collection is the primary source of funding for CCHD’s anti-poverty grants and education pro-grams. Twenty-five percent of the collection stays here in our diocese. On October 29, I once again had the privilege of meeting with our parish and community groups who re-ceived 26 local grants from this campaign. It is always in-spiring to me to see how these small seeds grow into fruitful programs to support the dignity of people who find them-selves most often on the margin in our cities and towns. Stable housing is often one of the first steps for someone trying to break out of the cycle of poverty. In Portland, Ore-gon, the cost to rent an apartment or buy a property has in-creased beyond what is possible for low and moderate in-come families. This has created a housing crisis leaving many people unable to find an affordable place to live. But with your support, working families can afford to live in their community and their homes can remain affordable for generations to come. Through homebuyer support provided by CCHD-funded groups, over 330 low and moderate in-come people now have homes and financial stability, bring-ing lasting change to their lives. In addition, your support provides training for people to gain tools for community organizing and opportunities for leaders to bring these is-sues to the public arena. Please help the efforts of CCHD to break the cycle of pov-erty. Fight poverty in Central Massachusetts and across America. Support CCHD on November 17 & 18 and partic-ipate in the Second World Day of the Poor called for by our Holy Father, Pope Francis. For more information about CCHD and the scope of poverty in America, please vis-it www.povertyusa.org. With every prayerful best wish, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Robert J. McManus Bishop of Worcester

Ministry Assignments for November 17 & 18

November 17 @ 4:00 pm Lectors – Jim Buffone Ministers – Chet DiLeo & Nancy Gurgone

November 18 @ 8 am Lector - Sandra SanClemente Ministers - Joe Sama & Louise Faiola November 18 @ 10 am Lector - Flo Dionne Ministers - Helen Aromando & Elizabeth Santley

November 18 @ 11:30 am Lector—Claudia Minaya Ministers—Laurie Matosky & Sue Cozzolino Please arrange for a substitute if you cannot fulfill your assignment. Thank you for the good work that you do!

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Financial Stewardship For the week ending November 4, 2018

Income

Offertory: Week-End $4,729.00 Mail 1,684.00 Maintenance 557.00 All Saints 533.00 All Souls 341.00 EFT 186.52 Fuel 110.00 Total Offertory $8,140.52 CYC Youth and Family Trips 1,512.00 Donations 770.00 Funeral Stipends 600.00 Parking 545.00 Rent 175.00 Mass Stipends 160.00 Candles 78.00 Sanctuary Lamp 30.00 Total $12,010.52

Expenses

Utilities: Electricity $2,855.17 Internet Access, Cable & Phone 531.47 Natural Gas 166.03 Total Utilities $3,552.67 Music: Organists 1,200.00 Choir Director 600.00 Cantors 425.00 Outside Choir Singers 420.00 Total Music: 2,645.00 Salaries & Wages 6,176.46 Funeral Stipends 800.00 Relocation Costs 548.00 Postage 301.75 Supplies 147.97 Rubbish Removal 138.60 Repairs and Maintenance 127.34 Employee Benefits 105.54 Deacon 100.00 Mass Coverage 50.00 Total $14,693.33

Upcoming Events Mon., Nov. 19—Adult Faith Formation , Parish Center, 7:00 pm Mon., Nov. 26—Adult Faith Formation , Parish Center, 7:00 pm Sat., Dec. 1-Wright’s Farm & LaSalette Shrine hosted by Joan D’Argenis. Details to follow. Sun., Dec. 2-Pancake Breakfast—8:30-11:30– Parish Center Sun., Dec. 2—MOVIE NIGHT—4-6:30PM—Parish Center Mon., Dec. 3—Adult Faith Formation , Parish Center, 7:00 pm Tues., Dec.. 11—Salem Cross Inn / Yankee Candle Trip Hosted by Joan D’Argenis. Details to follow. Thurs., Dec. 13—Wright’s Farm & LaSalette Lights hosted by Immaculate Conception Church. $59 pp Call Michelle Deignan @ 508-853-0820. Fri., Dec. 14—CYC Ice Skating Night

CYC EVENTS

PANCAKE BREAKFAST December 2—8:30 AM—11:30 AM

Pancakes, sausage and juice $4 per person

MOVIE NIGHT How the Grinch Stole Christmas December 2—4:00 PM—6:30 PM

No charge We will serve hot dogs, green popcorn,

cookies and green punch. We are asking for donations of backpacks, new or gently used blankets, adult size hats and gloves, bottled water,

snacks such as granola bars or fruit snacks. We will be giv-ing these donations to the Veterans Shelter. Any and all

donations are appreciated.

CYC ICE SKATING NIGHT Friday, December 14th More details to follow.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP We will be going to O’Connor’s Restaurant on Monday, De-cember 3 at 6:00 p.m. to celebrate an Irish Christmas. This includes wearing an ugly Christmas sweater. We will be singing Irish Christmas songs. The Group will read The Dead by James Joyce and have a book discussion on the book and author on Wednesday, December 12 at 3 p.m. If anyone would like to join please contact Joan D’Argenis at 508-753-5001 or joan_dargenis@yahoo.com

Celebrate Advent by Lighting a Candle

The season of Advent begins on the weekend of December 1 & 2. Begin-ning on that weekend, the tradi-tional Advent wreath will be set up in our sanctuary. We invite you and your family to come forward at the beginning of each Mass during Advent to light the candles on the wreath. A sign-up book has been placed on the table in the vestibule of the church to reserve the Mass at which you and your fami-ly would like to come forward. This is a wonderful way for you and your family to participate in this centuries-old Advent tradition.

Trip to LaSalette Shrine and Wrights Chicken Farm –

Sunday, December 1. Adults - $35.00 dollars Children under 10 - $30.00

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Saturday November 10, 2018—3:00 p.m.—Confessions Saturday, November 10, 2018—4:00 p.m. Robert W. Piltzecker (First Anniversary) by Wife and Family William F. McMahon Jr. by Marie Adamonis Sunday, November 11, 2018 - 8:00 a.m. The People of the Parish Sunday, November 11, 2018—10:00 a.m. Loretta and Michael Prestianni and Mary Catapano by The Woods Family Santo and Maria Totaro and Nunzia Stramacchia by Family Carusone Giovanni and DeCristofaro Maria Antonia by Daughter Sunday, November 11, 2018—11:30 Richard Hasking (5th Anniversary) by Family Dolores Schaetzke by Fran Monday, November 12, 2018—7:00 a.m. Viola Griffin by Family Tuesday, November 13, 2018—7:00 a.m. Mary Grimaldi by a Friend Wednesday, November 14, 2018—7:00 a.m. Peggy McCarthy by David and Barbara Lamacchia Thursday, November 15, 2018—7:00 a.m. Parishioners Intentions Saturday November 17, 2018—3:00 p.m.—Confessions Saturday, November 17, 2018—4:00 p.m. Anthony Murgo by Michael and Helen Rinaldo Barbara Damiano by Donna and Steve Grasseschi Concetta D’Angelo (Birthday Remembrance) and Lucy D’Angelo (Month’s Mind) by Family Sunday, November 18, 2018—8:00 a.m. The People of the Parish Sunday, November 18, 2018—10:00 a.m. Salerno Marco and Cafaro Vincenza by Son Piera Sabatini by sister Ersilia Viapiano Frances Scaffa by Ersilia Viapiano Sunday, November 18, 2018—11:30 a.m. Joseph Froio by Wife and Children Pepino and Pauline Pellegrino and Nicholas Verdolino by Fran and Santino

Please pray for the sick of our parish: Francis Caffone, Susan Stomski, Donna Grasseschi, Lori Blackwell, Carmel-la Szklarz, Matteo Fiore, Patrick Loconto, Butch Rano, Mary O’Connor, Christopher Collazo, Paula Mari, Sim Simone, Cathy Coffey, Mildred Bassan, Vincent Pusateri, Sylvia Pusateri, Debbie Caffone, Joseph Ginskus, Philip Powers, Virginia Czubrynski, Karen Remian, Sandra Pow-ers, Robert Mazzola, Jennifer Bodinizzo, Martin Laine, Accurzio & Loretta Sclafani, Robert Bacon, Belinda Saha-gun, Thelma Ortiz, Caryl Masiello, Cynthia Pedone, Roland Dionne, Maxwell Mitchell, Louis Naple, Carol Youngstrom, Richard Patrone, Sue Cozzolino, Carol Iaconi, Anthony DeAngelis, Reverend Charles Armey, Anthony & Paul Locantore, Antoinetta Froio, Ernest Martone and Kelly Pis-cillo. May the Lord give them strength, courage and heal-ing.

PLEASE REMEMBER OUR PARISH IN YOUR WILLS, BEQUESTS AND UPON THE DEATH OF LOVED ONES FOR DONATIONS. MANY

THANKS!

THIS WEEK OUR SANCTUARY LAMPS ARE DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF:

Robert W. Piltzecker By Wife and Family

Adolfo Ortiz Sr. By Family

Maria Lilette Vasquez By Family

DAILY MASS ON TV AND THE INTERNET

Tune in on Monday through Friday on Charter TV3 on chan-nel 193 at 9 am for the local Daily Mass on cable celebrated by various priests from around our diocese. Also airs at 4:30 pm in Shrewsbury on Ch. 28, and 5 pm in Clinton area on

SICK LIST We are working on updating our sick list above. If you are currently on the list or you know of someone who is on the list and wish to remain on the sick list please call the parish office at 508-753-5001 or email Lisa at lisaolmc@gmail.com

Rest in Peace

We, the parish community of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Attilio Hoxha and Ruth Calo. May God grant them peace forever and bring com-fort to their family and friends.

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A SALEM CROSS CHRISTMAS December 11, 2018

Featuring Christmas Music & Outstanding Cuisine at Salem Cross Inn & The Brilliant Bright Nights Lights

9:30 AM Depart this morning and travel to Spencer, Massachu-setts, where you’ll visit The Saint Joseph’s Abbey Gift Shop where the famous Trappist Preserves & Jellies are available for purchase along with fresh homemade cakes, a variety of books and musical items as well.

Now you’ll visit the well renown and historic Salem Cross Inn for a delicious full course luncheon, featuring Soup du Jour, a Garden Salad, Salem Cross’ famous flaky Chicken Pot Pie or Maple Salmon and a Scrumptious Dessert. As you enjoy the holiday ambiance of the beautifully decorated Salem Cross Inn, you‘ll listen to the sounds of Christmas music.

You will also enjoy a visit to the Yankee Candle Shop’s Bavarian Christmas Village in Deerfield.

The time has come to head for the Bright Nights, New England‘s most elaborate display, where you’ll wonder at the artistry of the lights.

You’ll arrive back home at approximately 7:00 PM after a de-lightful day enjoying the seasonal Christmas Spirit at Salem Cross & Bright Nights.

Tour Cost: $79.00 Per Person To sign up please call the Parish Office at 508-753-5001 or email Joan at Joan_dargenis@yahoo.com

How about making a Cursillo weekend?

Cursillo or “short course in Christianity”, an uplifting and educational experience, facilitated by a team of laypeople and clergy who deliver organized talks and discussions plus the witness of their own lives, struggles and triumphs in Christ. Experience the laughter, prayer, great music, wonderful meals and so much more. Weekends are held at the Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center in Putnam, CT.

2019: Men’s: March 21-24 & October 10-13 Women’s: May 2-5 & November 14-17

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

MOUNT CARMEL GOLDEN YEARS CLUB November 2018

November 13, 2018 10:00 AM Socializing 10:30 AM Board Meeting 12:00 NOON Lunch After Lunch Bingo

November 20, 2018—NO GOLDEN YEARS

November 27, 2018 10:00 A.M. Socializing 11:00 AM Cake Sale 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. VNA “Keep Well Clinic” 12:00 NOON Lunch – Followed by Social. After Lunch Bingo

NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME

ENDOW GROUP

A new Endow group, a program for women of all ages interested in growing in faith and community, is start-ing the first week of Advent. The group will begin with an 8-week study of Pope John Paul II’s Letter to Wom-en. Contact Sarah Berry at sarahlizberry@gmail.com or 214-632-3399 for more information.

Members of the Mt. Carmel Knights of Co-lumbus in front of the Planned Parenthood clinic saying the rosary on Saturday, Octo-ber 27.

Members of the Mount Carmel Knights of Columbus hosted a Halloween party for the boys at the Nazareth Home.