True Freedom

To laugh is to risk appearing the fool.

To weep is to risk being called sentimental.

To reach out to another is to risk involvement.

To expose feelings is to risk showing your true self.

To place your ideas and your dreams before a crowd, is to risk being called naive.

To love is to risk not being loved in return.

To live is to risk dying. To hope is to risk despair, and to try is to risk failure.

But risks must be taken, because the greatest risk in life is to risk nothing.

The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing.

He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live.

Chained by things that are certain, he is a slave.

He has forfeited his freedom.

Only the person who risks is truly free.

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To All Our Parish Family

Thank You again for the great work you do for our Parish throughout the year. The Friars of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel sincerely thanks everyone for their participation in making our 90th Italian Festival a success!!! We again had a great event that can only be accomplished with your help.

On a beautiful day, the procession was well received, with many blessings in return. Seeing everyone out in front of their homes receiving us as we went by, was very humbling. Your support, kindness, and generosity are greatly appreciated.

The love you show for Our Lady of Mount Carmel truly shows throughout community. It is through people like you that we are able to continue to be a vibrant, active parish for the people of God, in our neighborhoods and around the world.

We thank our chairpersons, Frank D’Onofrio and Holly for their sacrifice of time and energy to assure everything is in place to have a successful function each year. Also, thank you to Maria Belmonte and her family for the wonderful food they prepare in the Villa each year. May God bless you and your families for all that you do.

May your love for Our Lady of Mount Carmel continue to grow as we all strive for holiness. May our Lord bless you, and may His Holy Mother, Our Lady of Mount Carmel be with you each day and shower you with many Blessings and Graces!!!

Always,

Fr. Richard, Friars, and Sisters Of OLMC School

WEEKEND OF: July 16/17, 2016

Saturday, July 16, 2016

5:00 PM Lector: A. McElhone

Servers: Robert Rock/ Jacob Freeman/ Dominic Freeman

Sunday, July 17, 2016

8:00 AM Lector: J. Sfiscko

Servers: Dylan Bastian & Logan Bastian

11:30 AM Lector: R. Russo & H. Neubert

Servers: Julio Paez / Mario De Leva/ Joseph Ford and Miguel Jacobo

5:00 PM Lector: M. Palcisko

Servers: Adrian Lozada / Alexander Lozada / Cole Alletto

COLLECTIONS

This week’s collections: $ 3,482 . Thank you for your generosity and support throughout the year!

LET US PRAY: Please remember the soul of all the deceased Veterans and the faithful departed. We also pray for all those who are ill:

Gianna Andolina, Carmen Beltrante, Sean Barker, John Bender, Sr. Maria Benedict, Vicki Bueno, Nick Carlozzi, Dorothy Ciocca, Giuseppe Cirianni, Mike Comodeca, Maria Costanzo, Fannie Costanzo, Francis Costanzo, Charlie Curly, Judith Cullen, Mary Cullen, Catherine De Leva, Rose Di Massa, Anthony De Polo, Mark Di Donato, Benny D onofrio, Maria D’Onofrio Giuseppa Di Stefano, John Drabek, Mary Fogliano, Justina De La Garza, Judith Gillen, Chester Glica, Martin J. Glica, Angela Isabella, Cindy Jontony, Fr. Jerome P. Laubacker, O. de M. , Michael Laughman, Eric Longcoy, John Mazzarella, Dominica Manno, Louise McGiboney, Ann Mulgrew, Tom O’Donnell, Joseph Parente, Josephine Parente, Jeannine Rini , Elizabeta Romano, Beverly Rodriguez, Mark Rudolph, Anthony Ruggiero, Rosa Ruggiero, Tonia Sauro, Betty Scaia, Teri Schmultz, Mary Shofariu, Anton Smuk, Angeline Stacer, Ellen Sweeney, Diane Viccarone, Kassidee Viccarone, Nicole Viccarone, Tony Viccaro, Michael Weiskittel, & Richard Weiskitte

THANKS

The Estate of Charlotte De Santo has Donated to our parish and school the Statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in front of the school, Our new rectory door and the Gospel Book for Mass. We truly appreciate everything.

Courtesies

We ask everyone to “Please turn off your cell phones and paging devices,” while in Church, as a courtesy to everyone in the House of our Lord.

Readings for the Week of July 17, 2016

SUNDAY: Gn. 18:1-10a / Col. 1:24-28 / St . Lk. 10:38-42

MONDAY: Mi. 6:1-4,6-8 / Mt. 12:38-42

TUESDAY: Mi. 7:14-15,18-20 / Mt. 12:46-50

WEDNESDAY: Jer. 1:1,4-10 / Mt. 13:1-9

THURSDAY: Jer. 2: 1-3,7-8,12-13 / Mt. 13:10-17

FRIDAY: Jer. 3:14-17/ Jn. 20:1-2,11-18

SATURDAY: Jer. 7:1-11 / Mt. 13:24-30

NEXT SUNDAY: Gn. 18:20-32 /Col. 2:12-14/ Lk. 11:1-13

Eucharistic Adoration

The Holy Eucharist is exposed from 3:00PM to 5:45PM, every Thursday, with Benediction. Come and spend some time with Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament.

Rosary and Vespers

Rosary and Vespers are prayed in common every week in the Church at 5:15 pm. All are welcome to join our Friars.

COME AND CELEBRATE THE FEAST

OF OUR PATRONESS WITH US:

On Saturday July 16th from 8 PM to 11 PM. There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, music and Sacrament of Reconciliation Will also be available.

All are welcome !

NOVENA PRAYER TO OUR PATRONESS

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity;

Oh Star of the Sea, Help me and show me in my necessity, Mother.

Oh Holy Mary , Mother of God,

Queen of Heaven and earth,

I humbly beseech you

From the bottom of my heart

To succor me in my necessity

( Make Request)

There are none that can withstand your power.

You say now Holy Mary:

I place this prayer in your hands.

(Say three times).

AMEN.

FEST “ 2016 “

As we begin the summer season. . . Mark your calendars for the highlight of the summer season in the Diocese. The FEST !!! Join us as we bring together thousands from across northern Ohio on Sunday August 7th,from 12 noon until 10:00 PM for a day of Faith, Family—Fun. All For FREE !!!

Neighborhood Veterans

Please join the Neighborhood Veterans at their 70th Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, August 13, 2016 in our Pope St. John XX111 Hall. Tickets are $50, price includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, and beverages. For more information, please contact:

Ron Coreno…440-457-7777

Fred Cruz……..216-631-6105

Frank D’Onofrio…216-631-1351

Or any Neighborhood Veteran member

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

The RCIA will begin a new session this Fall. The RCIA program might be of interest to you if you find yourself in any of the following situations:

You are searching for a church to call your own.
You have a general curiosity about the Catholic Church.
You are not Baptized, or were Baptized in another faith, and seek Communion with the Catholic Church.
You are Catholic and attend Mass and other services regularly, but are in need of Sacramental preparation for Eucharist or Confirmation.

For any questions or more information, please call the Rectory @ 216.651.5043 or send an email to olmc.cleveland@gmail.com

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, July 16,2016 * B.V.M. on Saturday

6:30 AM * Devotees of O.L. of Mt. Carmel by Tony & Rose Ruggiero

5:00 PM + Carmela Bellflower (Bd. Ann.) by Shirley Sotak

Sunday, July 17, 2016 * Feast of O.L. of Mt. Carmel / Patroness of our Parish

8:00 AM + Ann Thomas by Joe & Angela Keeling

11:30 AM + Millie Matteuci by Family * Devotees of O.L. of Mt. Carmel by Antonio and Concettina Fazio

5:00 PM + Antonio Lavalle by Ray & Fran Lavalle

MONDAY, July 18, 2016 * Weekday

6:30 AM + Raffaele Costanzo by Antonio & Teresa Figliano

6:00 PM * Madonna Del Carmine by Elena Di Pietro

TUESDAY, July 19, 2016 * In Mercedarian Order for our Beloved

Deceased Religious, Family , Third Order & Benefactors .

6:30 AM * Devotees of St. Margerite by Rose & Tony Ruggiero

6:00 PM + Robert Mazzarella by Mary Gorman

WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2016 *St. Apollinaris, Bishop & Martyr

6:30 AM + Viola, Britt & Sandra Mazzoni by Family

6:00 PM + Pat Di Bello by Lillian Martini

THURSDAY, July 21, 2016 * Weekday

6:30 AM + Rev. Fr. Robert Wiley by Family

6:00 PM +Andrea, Maria & Aldo Gerace by Gerace Family

FRIDAY, July 22, 2016 * Feast St. Mary Magdalene

6:30 AM + Arthur McWhinnie by Family

6:00 PM + Giuffrida Nasonte Antonio by Rosalia Sidoti

Saturday, July 23, 2016 * B.V.M. on Saturday

6:30 AM + Mrs. Assunta Valentino by Joan Smith

5:00 PM + Frank Vitale, Sr. by Dolores & Connie

Sunday, July 24, 2016 * 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM + Aaron N. Mentkowski / Grandparents Mary & Joseph by Lyn & John Mentkowski

10:00 AM +Giuseppe Guarnera by Antonio and Concettina Fazio

11:30 AM + Angelo & Mary Stavole by Pompeani Family

5:00 PM + Kevin Bruzda by Family

Northern Ohio Italian Americans

On Sunday, August 7th, we welcome the Northern Ohio Italian Americans (NOIA) to our 11:30 Mass. They will be enjoying their annual picnic on our grounds after the Mass. We thank them in a special way for all they do for our school’s children.

Mission Visitor

Please welcome Fr. James Bartlett to our Church on August 13th and 14th as he speaks to us on the ongoing Marianists Missions in Africa and India.

Weekly Schedule

Sunday, July 17, 2016* Feast ,Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

4:00 PM *Door opens at Pope St. John XXIII

6:00 PM * Bingo starts

Monday, July 18, 2016* Weekday

9:00 AM * Festival – Clean Up

10:30 AM * N.A. Meeting in Fr. Marino Hall

5:15 PM * Evening Prayer/ Recitation of the Rosary And Litany

6:00 PM Mass and Miraculous Novena

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 * Weekday

9:00 AM * Festival Clean-Up

5:15 PM * Evening Prayer/ Recitation of the Rosary And Litany

8:00 PM * AA Meeting in Cafeteria

Wednesday, July 20,2016 * Weekday

5:15PM* Evening Prayer/ Recitation of the Rosary And Litany

6:00 PM * Mass and Novena to Our Lady of Mercy

Thursday, July 21, 2016 * Weekday

P. N. No Boy Scout Meeting this week.

7:00 PM * Choir Practice in Church, use side door in Garden area.

8:00 PM * AA Meeting in Cafeteria

Friday, July 22, 2016 * Feast St. Mary Magdalene

Saturday, July 23, 2016 * B.V.M. on Saturday

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM * Confession

Sunday, July 24, 2016 * 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:00 PM * Door opens at Pope St. John XXIII Hall