DECEMBER 12th, 2010 — THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT THIRD

DECEMBER 12th, 2010 — THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT THIRD

DECEMBER 12th, 2010 — THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
BAPTISMS /
BAUTISMOS
DISABILITIES ADVOCATE
Baptisms are celebrated twice monthly, once in English and once in
Spanish. Please see the bulletin for exact dates. Parents should
make arrangements at the Rectory at least one month in advance
and must present child’s Birth Certificate and proof of residence
within the parish.
Mrs. Frances Peace. Please note that the north-west church
door close to the parking lot is handicapped-accessible (no steps).
All levels of the Parish Center are accessible by elevator.
Los padres deben hacer los arreglos por lo menos un mes antes
del Bautismo es necessario presenter el Acta de Nacimiento y
prueba de que viven dentro de la parroquia.
Coordinator: Ms. Winnie Burke. Awareness education required
for all volunteers who interact with minors.
BAPTISM SCHEDULE-—ENGLISH
WEDNESDAY
Conference 8:00 pm-Center
SUNDAY
Ceremony 2:00 pm
NO BAPTISMS IN DECEMBER
2011
January 5
January 9
PLEASE NOTE JANUARY 9 BAPTISM WILL BE AT 4:00 PM
February 9
February 13
NO BAPTISMS DURING LENT
May 4
May 8
June 8
June 12
HORARIO de BAUTISMOS—ESPANOL
MIERCOLES
Charla 8:00 pm—Centro
DOMINGO
Bautimo 2:00 pm
2010
NO HAY BAUTIZOS DURANTE EL MES DE DICIEMBRE
2011
19 Enero
23 Enero
23 Febrero
27 Febrero
NO BAUTIZOS DURANTE LA CUARESMA
18 Mayo
22 Mayo
22 Junio
26 Junio
MARRIAGES / MATRIMONIOS
Couples should make arrangements at least six months in advance.
Los novios deben hacer los arreglos en la oficina parroquial,
por lo menos seis meses antes de la fecha propuesta. Las
parejas preparando para el sacramento se reunen cado otro
martes en el centro., Salon Guadalupe.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-6, 10
Isaiah brings encouragement to a weary people and
announces the coming of God, who will bring freedom from
oppression, and healing to those in need.
Second Reading: James 5:7-10
James encourages the followers of Jesus to have patience and
not to lose heart with one another or about the coming of the
Lord.
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
James expresses his admiration for John, while his own
actions reveals that he is the awaited one.
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT
CATHOLIC CEMETERIES / CEMENTERIOS
CATOLICOS
For information and availability options, please call (718) 8944888. Please remember that cremated remains should be interred in the same manner as bodies, out of respect for the
human body.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF CHILDREN /
CATECISMO
For information about the program, please call our Director of Religious Education at (718) 278-1881, Monday through Friday, from
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Favor de llamar a Zilia (718) 278-1881, Lunes hasta viernes,
desde 10:00 am hasta 4:00 de la tarde.
QUINCEANERA
Favor de llamar a Zilia (718) 278-1881
PRE-ADMISSION ANOINTING
If you know you will be entering the hospital for elective surgery, it
is appropriate and recommended to received the sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick BEFORE entering the hospital. Simply ask
one of the parish priests to give you the sacrament before admission.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK /
SACRAMENTOS PARA LOS ENFERMOS
Call the Rectory to arrange for a Priest or Eucharistic Minister to bring
Communion to the homebound. In case where one’s health is seriously
impaired by sickness or old age, please contact one of the Priests to administer the sacrament of the anointing of the sick.
Favor de llamar la oficina parroquial para los enfermos
PARISH REGISTRATION/ INSCRIPCIÓN PARROQUIAL
Please return this form in the collection or drop off at rectory. We
will send you weekly collection envelopes every two months.
Favor de volver en la colecta o en la casa curial. Les enviamos los
sobres semanales cada dos meses por el correo.
Family Name/ Apellido____________________________________
Head of Household/Cabeza de familia_______________________
Spouse/Esposo(a)_______________________________________
Address/Dirección donde vive_____________________________
Apartment_________
_Zip_Code/Código postal______________
Telephone #/Telefono #___________________________________
E-mail/Dirección del Correo electrónico_______________________
_______New Registration
_______Moving Out of Parish
_______Change of Name/Address
or use the online registration form at the parish website:
mountcarmelastoria.org
MASS INTENTIONS
THIS WEEK
MASSES at St. Margaret Mary
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 2010
(Third Sunday of Advent)
9:00 Pasquale & Lucia Fratini
10:00 Luisa Amanda Alvarez de Rodriguez
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
REMBERING THOSE WHO ARE ILL:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11
(Advent Weekday)
8:00 am Laudelina Leier
5:00 pm Laudelina Leier
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12
(Third Sunday of Advent)
8:00 am Filippo DiRico
10:00 am Celeste, Mary Louise & Aldo Fecci
11:15 am Maria Do Socorro Freire
12:30 pm Accion de Gracias Virgen Maria
5:00 pm Parish Family
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13
(St. Lucy, virgin and martyr)
8:00 am St. Lucia
Noon
Vincent, Carolina & Pietro Reda
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14
(St. John of the Cross, priest and doctor of the Church)
8:00 am Antonio & Maria Sacramone
Noon
Joseph Immordino
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15
(Advent Weekday)
8:00 am George, Irene & Judy Nieves
Noon
Giuseppe Arcabascio
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITIES AT MT CARMEL
The Tree of Life: gracing the east wall of the church
vestibule. Gift categories include:
Silver Leaf: $500.00
Gold Leaf: $1,000.00
Gold Rock at Base of Tree: $2,500.00
Announced Mass: $15.00
Purgatorial Society: $10.00
Weekly Altar Flowers: $75.00
Weekly Altar Bread and Wine: $35.00
Weekly Sanctuary Lamp: $25.00
Weekly Altar Candles: $15.00
Vestments and Furnishings: See one of the
priests.
DEDICATED OFFERINGS FOR THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16
(Advent Weekday)
8:00 am Lucia, Nicholas DiVittorio and family
members
Noon
Camillo Vernaneo and Family
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17
(Late Advent Weekday)
8:00 am Filippo DiRico
12:00 pm William &Theresa Smith
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18
(Late Advent Weekday)
8:00 am Howard Hearn
5:00 pm Vincent, Benny and Antonette Caruso
PLEASE REMEMBER ALWAYS TO
YOUR CELL PHONES BEFORE MASS.
Sophie Assunta Caro, Marty Soven, Jose Mesias, Rose Barbarito, Ronald Ryan, Robert Becktold, Danielle Burdge, Gloria
Cabrera, Michael & Christina Hughes, Eileen McCabe, Anna
Solorzano, Soya Wilson, Margaret O’Brien, Evelyn Filomena,
Linda Pogue, Elsie Bajandas, Ann Bruno, Judy Connolly, Angela
DiMango, Dr. Sigfrido Lazzarini, George Agius, Deacon Frank
DeTucci, Fr. Edmund Brady.
SILENCE
— Mass Intentions, Dedications & Offerings —
Please remember your loved ones by
dedicating in their honor .
The Sanctuary Lamp is burning for William E. Rivera, Jr. This was requested by his Mother Altar Bread & Wine are Offered for William E. Rivera, Jr. This was requested by his Mother Altar Candles are Dedicated for William E. Rivera, Jr. This was requested by his Mother Altar Flowers are Offered for Our Parish Community WEEKLY EVENTS
FAMILY MASS
Generally Second Sunday of every month at the 11:15 am
Mass. Check inside of bulletin for exact date.
YOUNG ADULT
3rd Sunday of every month—5:00 pm Mass. CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP in alternate months.
GRUPO DE ORACION CARISMATICA
“Manatiales de Gracia”:
sia de abajo.
Todos los viernes 7:30 pm en la Igle-
ENGLISH PRAYER GROUP
2nd and 4th Fridays at 7:30pm in the Lourdes Room.
ROSARY SOCIETY
Rosary Society meets the first Sunday of each month after
attending the 10:00AM Mass. We have a brief meeting followed
by refreshments in the Lourdes Room. Come join us… we
warmly welcome new members.
CHOIR / CORO
The Choir meets every Monday from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the
Lower Church. If you are interested in joining the choir, please
call the Rectory.
Coro Español: Miercoles 7:30 pm en la iglesia abajo.
CARMEL DIAMOND SENIORS
Meet every Thursday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. in the Parish
Center, Guadalupe Room. Coffee, Cake, Bingo. New members
are always welcome.
JORNADA YOUTH
Meet every Friday evening at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center—
Guadalupe Room.
JOVENES DE VALOR
Meet first three Saturdays of the month at 7:30pm at St. Margaret Mary.
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION
On Tuesday evenings we will have the communal recitation of
the Divine Mercy devotion in Spanish in the lower church starting
at 7:00 PM. All are welcome.
DEVOCION DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
Empezamos cada martes en la iglesia de abajo a las 7:00 de la
noche, en espanol. Todos invitados.
BECOME A CATHOLIC
Adults interested in becoming Catholic, or completing their
First Communion and Confirmation, or general catechesis,
may enroll in the RCIA program. Please see one of the staff.
(English or Spanish)
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING AND
FELLOWSHIP
Please join us every second and fourth Friday of the
month from 7:30pm to 9:00 pm in the parish center,
Lourdes room. Light refreshments will be served.
COLON-HIGGINS COUNCILKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:
Will meet the first and third Thursdays of each month
in the Parish Center basement at 7:30 PM. Open to
all men of the parish.
Sunday, December 12th:
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8:00am-11:00am-Italian Community—Lourdes Room
8:00am-10:00am-Guadalupe Procession Assembling-Gym
8:30am-10:30am-Spanish Adult Catechism-Fatima Room
9:00am-3:00pm-Guadalupe Celebration –Gym
10:30am-12:30pm-Cursillo-Guadalupe Room
11:30pm-12:30pm-Czech Community-Lourdes Room
1:30pm-2:30pm-Vietnamese Religious Ed-Fatima &
Nazareth
3:30pm-5:00pm-RCIA Young Adult—Fatima Room
5:00pm-9:00pm- Line Dancing/Zumba Fitness WorkoutGuadalupe Room
5:00pm-9:00pm-Filipino Basketball—Gym
Monday December 13th:
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8am-5:15pm— School
5pm-7:30pm—Religious Education-All Rooms
5:15pm-10pm— CYO
7:30pm-9:00pm-English RCIA- Fatima Room
Tuesday, December 14th:
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8:00am-5:15pm-School
5:15pm-10:00pm-CYO
7:00pm-9:00pm-Spanish Couples Catechesis-Guadalupe Room
7:30pm-9:00pm-Advent Adult Ed-Lourdes Room
Wednesday, December 15th:
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8:00am-5:15pm-School
8:00am-1:00pm-Catholic Charities semi-annual Vicariate
Meeting—Guadalupe Room
4:00pm-7:30pm-Religious Education-All Rooms
5:15pm-10:00pm-CYO
Thursday, December 16th:
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8:00am-1:00pm-School
1:00pm-4:00pm-Carmel Diamond Seniors-Lourdes Room
4:00pm-10:00pm-CYO
7:00pm-Posadas—Gym & Guadalupe
7:30pm-Knights of Columbus—Lourdes Room
Friday, December 17th:
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8:00am-3:30pm--School
3:30pm-10:00pm-CYO
7:00pm-9:00pm-Cursillo Zone Bible Course-Lourdes Room
7:00pm-10:00pm Jornada Spanish Youth Group- Lourdes Room
7:00PM-Spanish Couples Retreat—Guadalupe Room
Saturday, December 18th:
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9:00am-12:00pm—AA Group—Guadalupe & Fatima Rooms
9:00am-3:30pm-CYO
10:00am-12:00pm-Adult Faith Sharing– Lourdes Room
2:00pm-5:00pm-Soccer Practice - Gym
3:30pm-6:00pm-Adult Sewing Group-Lourdes Room
4:00pm-5:30pm-SIA Group-Fatima Room
4:00pm-7:00pm-Craft Sale-Little Sisters of the Poor-Gym
5:30pm-7:00pm-Spanish Adult Catechesis-Fatima Rm
7:00pm-9:00pm-Spanish Christmas Pageant Practice-Lourdes
OUR PARISH IS NOW ON FACEBOOK AND
YOUTUBE
CHECK THEM OUT ON YOUR COMPUTER!
ST. MARGARET MARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Sanctuary Lamp at St. Margaret Mary will be burning during the
month of December in loving memory of the Balkaransingh Family
Members.
Donated by Amy Singh.
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK of
DECEMBER 12th – DECEMBER 19th
ST. MARGARET MARY
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12th
11 a.m. Spanish Faith Sharing Group – (Hall)
6 – 9 p.m. “Peregrinos de Cristo Jesús” (Hall & Chapel)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15th
7:30 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group – (Chapel)
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16
6:30 p.m. Soccer Class – (Hall)
7:30p.m. N.A. Step by Step Meeting –
(Rectory)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18th
9:30 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul Society Meeting
–
(Rectory)
6-8 p.m. Youth Group – (Chapel)
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NEXT SUNDAY – DECEMBER 19
11 a.m. Spanish Faith Sharing Group – (Hall)
6 – 9 p.m. “Peregrinos de Cristo Jesús”
(Hall & Chapel)
FOOD STAMP SCREENING
available at St. Margaret Mary Office,
9-18 27th Ave, Astoria, NY 11102
Call for an appointment (718) 721-9020.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Office hours 9 to 11 a.m.
For their own safety, small children should not
be allowed to go unattended to the rest rooms
in church.
INCOME TAX PREPARATION AT:
St. Margaret Mary
9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY 11102
Federal and NY State Forms ($75)
You may be eligible for earned income tax credit
OBTAIN TAXPAYER
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
(APPLICATIONS $20)
Call Denise for more info: (718) 721-9020
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IMPUESTOS (INCOME TAX)
SE PREPARAN AQUÍ:
Santa Margarita María 9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY 11102
Formulario Federal y Estatal de NY ($75)
Usted hasta pueda calificar para el crédito de los impuestos de
salario
Obtenga su número de identificación de impuestos
(Aplicaciones $20)
Llame a Denise para más información al: (718) 721-9020
St. Margaret Mary Chapel
9-18 27 Ave, Astoria, NY 11102
BLOOD DRIVE
Wednesday January 26, 2011
2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Please Call (718) 721-9020 for
an appointment
We all need your help!
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Done Sangre el 16 de Enero, 2011
en la Parroquia de Santa Margarita María
9-18 27 Ave, Astoria, NY 11102
De 2:00 p.m. a las 7:30 p.m.
Por favor llame para una cita al
(718) 721-9020
¡Todos necesitamos de su ayuda!
St. Margaret Mary Food Pantry News
In the month of November 2010 a total of 2,214 people
were served. This number included; 1,083 Children, 866
Adults and 265 Seniors.
A total of 496 families served.
For an appointment to our food pantry, please call (718)
721-9020
FROM THE PASTOR
DE EL PASTOR
Queridos hermanos:
Dear Friends,
This weekend marks the celebration of the feats of
Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Americas, of the
unborn, and a special guardian of the Mexican people who
constitute such a large and valuable part of our parish community. Our bulletin contains the schedule of events. Pray that
Mary will lead us all closer to Christ her son.
As we prepare for the many wonderful aspects of the
holiday season which is upon us, I cannot help but reflect on
one sad element which always comes to my attention as a
pastor throughout the year, but especially at this time: the affliction of alcoholism and its tragic impact on so many individuals and families everywhere. Alcoholism is a progressive disease, meaning that it becomes stronger and more debilitating
in its effects if not controlled. It involves the person physiologically, emotionally and spiritually. Fundamentally it is a craving
which deprives a person of liberty. It can be managed, never
completely eliminated, but requires coordinated response of
personal free will, community support, tough love and divine
grace.
I am not an expert in the science of alcoholism, but
throughout my life I have encountered it many times: among
my own relatives, schoolmates, friends, co-workers and parishioners. It is an addictions which cuts through all ages, professions, ethnic, religious and cultural groups, and levels of
education. Perhaps during these holiday months the temptation to drink heavily will be there for many of us more than
usual. Therefore, I will recommend what seems to be the most
proven and helpful method of controlling alcohol addiction: the
twelve-step program known as Alcoholics Anonymous. Formulated by Bill W, in the 1930’s, it has a long and proven track
record of helping many people start to recover and maintain
sobriety— truly, as the great preacher Father Benedict
Groeschel has said, a very accurate symbol of a resurrection
experience in this life for many.
We are blessed to have an AA group known as “One Day
at A Time” meeting here in our parish for many years, every
Saturday morning. Spanish groups meet at the Church of the
Redeemer on Crescent near Grand Avenue on Tuesday and
Thursday nights, and Saturday afternoon. Another Spanish
group, “Jovenes Queens” at 102-08 Northern Boulevard, runs
seven days a week with meetings all day from 8 AM until midnight, to accommodate a wide range of schedules. Information
about other groups can be had by calling the AA info number
for information about meetings where you live or work: Alcoholics Anonymous, Queens: 718-520-5021. Bishop Di Marzio
has also established a toll-free “Diocesan Addiction Hotline” to
offer guidance and help at 800-659-1603.
The disease of alcoholism devastates not only the addict,
but also his or her spouse and family. A great source of support for them has proven to be “Al-Anon” groups. Specifically
for adolescent family members of alcoholics, “Alateen” is an
invaluable resource. The same phone number can provide that
information. More helpful facts about alcoholism’s diagnosis
and treatment can be found at several websites, including:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse: http://
www.niaaa.nih.gov; and Alcoholism Council of NY: http://
www.alcoholism.org .
God love you—Msgr. Ogle
Este fin de semana la celebración de las hazañas de Nuestra Señora
de Guadalupe, la Patrona de las Américas, de los no nacidos, y un tutor
especial de los mexicanos, que constituyen una parte tan importante y
valioso de nuestra comunidad parroquial. Nuestro boletín contiene el
calendario de eventos. Oremos para que María nos lleve a todos acércanos de Cristo su hijo.
Mientras nos preparamos para el maravilloso en muchos aspectos
de la temporada navideña que está sobre nosotros, no puedo dejar de
reflexionar sobre uno de los elementos triste que siempre me viene a la
atención como un pastor a lo largo del año, pero especialmente en este
momento: la aflicción del alcoholismo y sus consecuencias trágicas en
tantas personas y familias en todas partes. El alcoholismo es una enfermedad progresiva, lo que significa que se vuelve más fuerte y más
debilitante en sus efectos si no se controla. Se trata de la persona fisiológica, emocional y espiritualmente. Fundamentalmente se trata de un
deseo que priva a una persona de la libertad. Se puede controlar, no
eliminar completamente, sino que requiere una respuesta coordinada
de la libre voluntad personal, apoyo de la comunidad, el “amor dura” y
la gracia divina.
No soy un experto en la ciencia del alcoholismo, sino en toda mi
vida he encontrado muchas veces entre mis propios parientes, compañeros de escuela, amigos, compañeros de trabajo y los feligreses.
Es una adicción que atraviesa todas las edades, profesiones, grupos
étnicos, religiosos y culturales, y los niveles de la educación. Tal vez
durante estos meses de vacaciones a la tentación de beber en exceso
estará allí para muchos de nosotros más de lo habitual. Por lo tanto,
voy a recomendar lo que parece ser el método más probado y útil de
controlar la adicción al alcohol: el programa de doce pasos se conoce
como Alcohólicos Anónimos. Formulado por Bill W, en la década de
1930, tiene una dilatada trayectoria de ayudar a muchas personas
comienzan a recuperar y mantener la sobriedad, en verdad, como el
gran predicador Padre Benedicto Groeschel ha dicho, un símbolo muy
precisa de una experiencia de resurrección en el presente la vida para
muchos. Tenemos la suerte de tener un grupo en ingles de “AA” se
conoce como "Un día a la vez" reunidos aquí en nuestra parroquia durante muchos años, cada sábado por la mañana. En los grupos
españoles se reúnen en la Iglesia del Redentor en la Calle Crescent,
cerca de 30 Avenue el martes y el jueves por la noche, y sábado por la
tarde. Otro grupo español, “Jóvenes Queens” 102-08 Northern Boulevard, reúne siete días a la semana con las reuniones durante todo el
día desde las 8 AM hasta la medianoche, para dar cabida a una amplia
gama de horarios. Información acerca de otros grupos se puede tener
llamando al número de información de AA para obtener información
acerca de las reuniones donde usted vive o trabaja: Alcohólicos Anónimos, Queens: 718-520-5021. También, nuestro obispo, Monseñor DiMarzio, estableció una línea gratis de información para problemas con
adicciones: 800-659-1603.
La enfermedad del alcoholismo destruye no sólo al adicto, sino
también a su cónyuge y de la familia. Una gran fuente de apoyo para
ellos se ha demostrado que los grupos de “Al-Anon”. Específicamente
para los familiares de alcohólicos adolescentes, “Alateen” es un recurso
inestimable. El mismo número de teléfono puede proporcionar esa información. Más datos útiles sobre el diagnóstico y el tratamiento del
alcoholismo se puede encontrar en varios sitios web, incluyendo: http://
www.niaaa.nih.gov; and Alcoholism Council of NY: http://
www.alcoholism.org .
Dios les cuida—Monsenor Ogle
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
ANNUAL ADVENT ADULT EDUCATION: For
your calendar: Tuesday December 14 and December 21 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center Lourdes
Room: Series topic: The new translation of the
Mass in English- presented by the parish clergy.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL NEWS
Our sincere thanks for your continued generosity
during the 2010 Annual Catholic Appeal. As of December 8th, 2010, we have 318 pledges totaling
$65,282 toward our goal of $55,455. Over $58,000
has been collected. Thanks to all who have
pledged. If you have not made a pledge, please
consider doing so. All over-goal monies stay in the
parish.
THE GIVING TREE: Once again this year, we will
have two trees in our vestibule with gift tags for the
benefit of St Margaret Mary and Bridge to Life.
Please take one and help us provide a gift for a
needy child, especially in this difficult economic climate.
CHRISTMAS GIFT TO MY CHURCH
“My Christmas Gift to My Church” envelope is this weekend. Please be as generous as possible. Thank you
and God Bless You.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Bishop DiMarzio invites all to join him in this year’s
Annual Catholic Charities Collection. The collection
takes place at all Christmas Masses. Please return
the special Catholic Charities envelope from your
envelope packet with your give. If you did not receive a printed envelope, we ask you to use your
own blank envelope and mark it for “Catholic Charities”. Bishop DiMarzio urges all to join in sharing
God’s love with families and children in need by giving generously to this year’s Charities Christmas
collection.
Obispo DiMarzio invita a todos a participar en la
Colecta Annual de Caridades Catolicas. La colecta
occurrira durante todas las misas de Navidad. Favor de devolver el sobre especial de Caridades
Xatrolicas con su regalo que se encuentra en su
paquete regular de sobres para Navidad. Si usted
no recibio este sobre, pedimos que usted utilice su
propio sobre en blanco y que lo marquee para Caridades Catolicas. Obispo DiMarzio le pide a todos
que coparten el amor de Dios con los ninos y las
familias de nuestra diocesis que estan en necesidad, y por favor sean generosos esta Navidad a
traves de la Colecta de Caridades Catolicas.
THANKS FOR THANKSGIVING: We thank you for your
contributions to this year's Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Your gifts, along with other sources of private and government assistance, resulted in the following totals of
people receiving Thanksgiving food: Adults: 372, Children: 453, Senior Citizens: 56, Total Families: 209. Remember our parish Food Pantry at St Margaret Mary
functions all year long.
Our wonderful choir is
preparing a concert of
Christmas music that
will be performed on Friday, December 24th at 10:30pm. Come early to
the 11:00pm Mass and listen to uplifting music that
will put you in the true Christmas spirit. The concert
will feature carols from the 12th century to contemporary times. Bring the family. Admission is free.
All are welcome.
CHRISTMAS AT MOUNT CARMEL 2010
MISA FAMILIAR 24 Diciembre—5:00pm
“I’LL BE HOME FOR
CHRISTMAS, YOU CAN COUNT ON ME”
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We need parish youngsters to help prepare for a
special FAMILY-CHILDREN’S LITURGY AT 5:00
pm ON CHRISTMAS EVE, DECEMBER 24th. We
plan a living nativity scene. We need actors as angels, shepherds, innkeepers, kings, and a Mary
and Joseph.
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Yes, we’ll be home for Christmas. Please enter our
child’s name as a volunteer for Christmas Eve at
5:00 pm.
Child’s Name/Nombre del Nino:
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School/Escuela:
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Grade/Clase:______________________
Our Address/Direccion
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Phone __________________________
E-mail address: _____________________
Parent’s Signature ___________________
I am willing to assist Fr. Peter and Zilia Hirsch
Yes____
No ____
ADVENT / CHRISTMAS /NEW YEAR
ADVENT CONFESSIONS
Every Saturday 3:30pm-4:30pm
Wednesday, December 22—7:00pm
Lower Church
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL MASSES
Friday December 24 – Christmas Eve
5:00 pm – Family Mass
8:00 pm – Misa En Español
9:00 pm (Czech) (Lower Church)
10:30 pm – Concert by our Choir
11:00 pm – Our “Almost Midnight” Mass- Mass ends at Midnight
12:00 am (Midnight) Vietnamese Mass (Lower Church)
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Saturday December 25 – Christmas Day
Church – 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:15 am (Last Mass Today in English)
9:00 am (Italian) - Lower Church
NO 5:00 PM MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY
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Friday, December 31st—New Year’s Eve
8:00am and 12:00pm
NO 5:00PM VIGIL MASS
Saturday, January 1st, 2011—New Year’s Day
Church – 9:00am (Not a holy day of obligation this year)
1:00pm—Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Nube (Ecuador) followed by
Procession and reception in Gym
NO 5:00 PM MASS ON NEW YEAR’S DAY
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ST. MARGARET MARY MASSES
Friday, December 24 – Christmas Eve—9:00 pm (Bi-lingual)
Saturday, December 25 – Christmas Day—11:00 am (Bi-lingual)
Saturday, January 1st, 2011—New Year’s Day—11:00 am (Bi-lingual)
MISAS DE NAVIDAD
CONFESIONES:
Cada Sabado: 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Miercoles 20 de Diciembre at 7:00 pm en Monte Carmelo
VIERNES, 24 DE DICIEMBRE POR LA MANANA
5:00 pm – Misa Familiar
8:00 pm – Misa En Español
10:30 pm – Concert by our Choir
11:00 pm – Our “Almost Midnight” Mass- Mass ends at Midnight
Chapel—10:00 pm (Czech)
12:00 am (Midnight) Vietnamese Mass
HORARIO DE MISAS PARA NAVIDAD
Sabado, 25 de Diciembre
Iglesia – 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:15 am (Todo en Ingles)
Capilla—9:00 am (Italiano)
NO HAY MISA EN LA TARDE, DICIEMBRE 25
VIERNES, 31 Diciembre
8:00am y 12:00pm Mediodia
1 ENERO—HORARIO DE LAS MISAS
Sabado, 1 Enero 2011
Iglesia de arriba—9:00am
NO HAY MISA EN LA TARDE, 1 DE ENERO
1:00pm—Misa Hispana en Honor de la Virgen de Nube (Con proCesion)
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MISAS EN ST. MARGARET MARY
Viernes, December 24 – Vigilia de Navidad—9:00 pm (Bi-Lingual)
Sabado, December 25 – Navidad—11:00 am (Bi-Lingual)
Sabado, January 1st, 2011—Dia Del Año—11:00 am (Bi-Lingual)