Leaving Your Hurts in the Sand
Two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face.
The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand: TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE.
They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him.
After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone: TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SAVED MY LIFE.
The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him, “After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, why?”
The other friend replied “When someone hurts us we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it.”
LEARN TO WRITE YOUR HURTS IN THE SAND
AND TO CARVE YOUR BENEFITS IN STONE.
They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. Do not value the things you have in your life. But value who you have in your life!
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54 Ways to Celebrate the “Year of Mercy”
By the doors, there are copies of “54 Ways to Celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy.” please take one and put it to good use, celebrating God’s Love and Mercy.
Holy Name Society
On Sunday, January 31st, a Holy Name member from O.L.M.C., will be speaking about our annual membership drive at Mass. After the Mass, any men, 18 years or older, who are interested in joining our O.L.M.C. Holy Name Society may sign up. There will also be a contact sheet available in the back of the church for more information. All men from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel are welcome to join.
School Open House
On Wednesday, February 3rd, our school will be having an Open House from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Please, bring your family and friends, and spread the word about our great school, demonstrating many of the great things it has to offer.
FaceBook, WebSite
The weekly bulletin and events updates are
always available at our website:
http://olmcchurchcleveland.org/
or FaceBook homepage:
https://www.facebook.com/OLMC-Cleveland-466405796773553/
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (Cleveland, Ohio)
WEEKEND OF January 30/31, 2016
Saturday, Jan. 30,2016
5:00 PM Lector: A. McElhone
Servers: Robert Rock/ Jacob Freeman/ Dominic Bambino
Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016
8:00 AM Lector: J. Sfiscko
Servers: Dylan Bastian / Logan Bastian
10:00 AM Lector: H. Neubert / M. Montemerano
Servers: Joseph Grazianni
11:30 AM Lector: D. Miller & K. Miller
Servers: Julio Paez/Louis Vega/Mario De Leva/ Joseph
Ford/ Miguel Jacobo
5:00 PM Lector: B. McFadden
Servers: Adrian Lozada / Joshua Freeman/ Cole Alletto
COLLECTIONS
This week’s collections: $3,001, Thank you for your generosity and support throughout the year!
LET US PRAY
Please remember the soul of and the deceased Veterans and all the faithful departed. We also pray for all those who are ill:
Gianna Andolina, Sixto Arteaga, Carmen Beltrante, Sean Barker, John Bender, Sr. Maria Benedict, Vicki Bueno, Nick Carlozzi, Dorothy Ciocca, Giuseppe Cirianni, Frank Comodeca, Joe Coreno, Maria Costanzo, Fannie Costanzo, Francis Costanzo, Jimmy Craciun, Charlie Curly, Judith Cullen, Catherine DeLeva, Anthony DePolo, Pat DiBello, Mark Di Donato, Benny Donofrio, Giuseppa Di Stefano, Mary Fogliano, Justina De La Garza, Judith Gillen, Chester Glica, Martin J. Glica, Angela Isabella, Cindy Jontony, Fr. Jerome P. Laubacker, O. de M. , Br. Martin Joseph, O. de M. Michael Laughman, John Mazzarella, Louise McGiboney, Vincent Mirelez, Paul Monhart, Ann Mulgrew, Tom O’Donnell, Joseph Parente, Josephine Parente, Tom Pienkowski, Jeannine Rini ,Elizabeta Romano, Beverly Rodriguez, Mark Rudolph, Antonio Ruggiero, Rosa Ruggiero, Tonia Sauro, Betty Scaia, Mary Shofariu, Anton Smuk, Angeline Stacer, Ellen Sweeney, Bertha Vega, Diane Viccarone, Kassidee Viccarone, Nicole Viccarone, Tony Viccaro, Bill Walers, Shannon Weiskittel, Michael Weiskittel, & Margarita Zi-nicola.
Eucharistic Adoration
The Holy Eucharist is exposed from 3:00 pm to 5:45 pm, every Thursday, with Benediction. Come and spend some time with Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament.
Mass Book
Next year’s Mass Book is now open to schedule 2016 Masses for your deceased loved ones. Please, write your preferred dates and times, and we will try to accommodate you. See Br. Martin.
Year of Mercy Confessions
What a beautiful way to experience this “Jubilee Year of Mercy,” by going to the Sacrament of Penance. In an attempt to try and make the Sacrament more available to everyone, a priest will be in the Confessional 15 minutes before and after Mass! Come Celebrate!!
Readings for the Week of January 31st, 2016
SUNDAY: Jer. 1:4-5,17-19 / 1 Cor. 12:31-13::13/Lk. 4:21-30
MONDAY: 2 Sm. 15:13-14,30,16:5-13/ Mk. 5:1-20
TUESDAY: Mal. 3:1-4/Heb. 2:14-18/ Lk. 2:22-40
WEDNESDAY: 2 Sm. 24:2,9-17 / Mk. 6:1-6
THURSDAY: 1 Kgs. 2:1-4 , 10-12 / Mk. 6:7-13
FRIDAY: Sir. 47:2-11 / Mk. 6:14-29
SATURDAY: 1 Kgs. 3:4-13 / Mk. 6: 30-34
NEXT SUNDAY: Is. 6:1-2a,3-8 / 1 Cor. 15:1-11/Lk. 5:1-11.
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Feast of St. Blaise
The Feast of St. Blaise is Wednesday, February 3rd. On this day it is a tradition of the Church to Bless throats. Throats will be blessed at all Masses on his Feast Day, and also the weekend-end of February 6th and 7th.
Ash Wednesday Social
On Ash Wednesday, February 10th, after the 6:00 PM Mass, everyone is welcome to come downstairs to the Fr. Marino Room for a poor-man dinner!! The meal will consist of bread, soup, and something to drink. During this ”Year of Mercy,” it would be great to meet a new parishioner, and also renew acquaintances with others.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph High School, will be having their annual “elegant” Academy Gala event on Saturday, February 20th, 2016 at the school on 3470 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, Oh., from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The fundraiser supports scholarships and educational equipment for the school. There will be live and silent auctions. For more information, please contact Carolyn Novak @ 216-251-6788 or cnovak@sja1890.org.
Holy Cross Annual Concert
Holy Cross High School will be having their 2nd, annual benefit concert on March 7th, 2016. this year’s benefit will feature international stars “The Salvatones,” with special guest “Ronan Tyran,” from New York, an Irish tenor. Please call Suzanne Herdlicka @ 330-526-8366 for more information.
School Open House
On Wednesday, February 3rd, our school will be having an Open House from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Please, bring your family and friends, and spread the word about our great school, demonstrating many of the great things it has to offer.
Pope Francis, The Year of Mercy
Pope Francis has declared the Jubilee Year of Mercy, beginning on December 8th. During the month of December, we will provide you with a daily prayer book called, “The Magnificat Year of Mercy Companion.” A unique resource to accompany you throughout your daily journey. Day by day, celebrating the Miracle of Mercy.
“Divine Mercy Chaplet”
For the “Jubilee Year of Mercy,” we will be having every Sunday at 3:00 PM the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Benediction. Please join us for this special “Jubilee Year of Mercy.”
Save The Dates!!!
February 10th—-Ash Wednesday
February 25th——Detroit Shoreway Annual Meeting
March 12—-Viva Italia!!!
March 27—-Easter Sunday
April 9th—-Annual Reverse Raffle
www.refundohio.org
This year, Gordon Square will again be offering free income tax preparation on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, also on Saturday mornings at : 6516 Detroit Ave., please check out the website to schedule an appointment.
Also, they are in need of volunteers to help out. If you have some time to help out for a great cause, please see Gina Morris at the Gordon Square Arcade.
Tax Returns
Any parishioners wishing a receipt of their 2015 church contributions for their income tax returns, please leave a message at the Rectory @ 216-651-5043 and they will be mailed to you. Please identify if you have a different address from the one we have on record.
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, January 31, 2016 * 4th Sun. in Ordinary Time
10:00 AM * RCIA—Classes * Class in Mercy Room
10:00 AM * CCD/PSR—Classes in School Library
3:00 PM Exposition, Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction
4:00 PM * Doors open at Pope John XXIII Hall
6:00 PM * BINGO * Games start at 6PM
6:30 PM * Youth Group meets tonight—Church
Monday, February 1, 2016 * 4th Wk. in Ordinary Time
10:30 AM * N.A. Meeting in Fr. Marino Hall
5:30 PM * Evening Prayer, Recitation of the Rosary & Litany
6:00 PM * Miraculous Medal Novena to follow Mass .
7:15 PM * Italian Classes resume in Fr. Marino Hall
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 * Presentation of the Lord
2-8 PM *Board of Elections in Fr. Marino Hall
5:15 PM *Evening Prayer, Recitation of Rosary and Litany
8:00 PM * AA Meeting in Cafeteria
Wednesday, February 3, 2016 * St. Blaise, Martyr
6:30 AM & 6:00 PM *Blessing of Throats.
5: 15PM * Evening Prayer , Recitation of Rosary and Litany
6:00 PM * Mass, Novena to Our Lady of Mercy
Thursday, February 4, * 4th Wk. in Ordinary Time
3:00 PM * Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
5:00 PM *Evening Prayer, Rosary, Litany and Benediction
8:00 PM AA Meeting in Cafeteria
Friday, February 5, 2016 * ST. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr
First Friday
8:15 AM * School Mass—Church
6:00 PM * Mass—Sacred Heart Sodality / Holy Hour.
7:00 PM * Meeting in Fr. Marino Hall—S.H. S. members
10:00 PM * Mass ( Nocturnal Adoration Group)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, please use the
Side door on the Rectory side of the Church.
6:00 AM * Benediction , followed by Mass
Saturday, February 6,2016* STS. Paul Miki & Companions & Martyrs / First Saturday
3:30 to 4:30 PM * Confessions—Church
P.N. Blessing of throats after all Masses this weekend!
Sunday, February 7,2016 * 5th Sun. in Ordinary Time
10:AM * RCIA classes in Mercy Room
10 AM * PSR / CCD Classes in School Library
3:00 PM * Exposition, Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction
4:00 PM *Doors open at Pope John XXIII Hall
6:00 PM * Bingo games start
6:30 PM Calling All Teen-agers!!
Mass Intentions for the Week
SATURDAY, January 30, 2016 * Our Lady on Saturday
6:30 AM * Devotees of St. John Bosco by Tony & Rose Ruggiero
5:00 PM + Joseph Coreno by Family
SUNDAY, January 31, 2016 * Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM + Edith & Thomas Johnson by Mary Ellen Johnson
10:00 AM + Gino Di Pietro by Silvestro & Elena Di Pietro
11:30 AM + Cathy De Young by Angela & Jeannine
5:00 PM (L) William S. Hennessey by wife Louise
MONDAY, February 1, 2016 * 4th Sun. in Ordinary Time
6:30 AM + Anna Mazzarella by Mary Gorman
6:00 PM + Aaron N. Mentkowski / Mary & Joseph / Anna Korton by
Lyn & John Mentkowski
TUESDAY, February 2,2016 * Presentation of the Lord, Feast
6:30 AM + Agnes Di Mauro by Joseph Di Mauro
6:00 PM + Antonietta Beltrante by Family
WEDNESDAY, February 3, 2016 * St. Blaise, Bishop & Martyr
6:30 AM * Devotees of Bl. Santina by Tony & Rose Ruggiero
6:00 PM + Carmela Casale by Mom
THURSDAY, February 4, 2016 * 4th Wk. Ordinary Time
6:30 AM + Vincent McDonnell by Family
6:00 PM + Onofrio & Dominica Cirianni by Family
FRIDAY, February 5, 2016 * St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr / First Friday
6:30 AM + Anthony & Virginia Mazzarella & Angela –Krulik Mazzarella by Robert Mazzarella
8:15 AM * Devotees of Sacred Heart of Jesus by Mazarella Family
6:00 PM (L) & Deceased Members of Sacred Heart Sodality by Members
10 PM * Special Intention
Saturday, February 6, 2016 * ST. Paul Mki & Companions Martyr / First Saturday
6:30 AM + Audrey Mayer ( 3rd Ann.) by Friends
5:00 PM + Jean Lavalle by Pina Russo
Sunday, February 7, 2016 * 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM + Francesca Colletti by Johanna & Jim Czajkowski
10:00 AM + Gino di Pietro by Silvestro & Elena Di Pietro
11:30 AM (L) & Deceased Members of the Di Leo Family by Family
5:00 PM + Gary Russo by Ralph & Sheila Russo
Courtesies
We ask everyone to “PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE AND PAGING DEVICES OFF,” while in Church, as a courtesy to everyone in The House of Our Lord.
Quote of the Week
“We need constantly to contemplate the Mystery of Mercy.
It is a wellspring of Joy, Serenity, and Peace.”
Church Projects
Goal $18,000
Anonymous 100
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Still Need $10,920
Thank You!!
Mission Statement of OLMC
We, the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Family, called by the spirit to holiness, strengthened by Word and Sacrament, guided by His Holy Mother, strive in our different ways to participate in the mission of Jesus. We, His Family, share His Good News, pray together, serve others, teach, and empower all to be a witness of His healing love to all people.
