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WELCOME THE
FIFTEENTH
SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME

JULY 10, 2016

We the people of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
believe in Jesus Christ and embrace his teachings.
Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we accept His call to be
the Light of the World through Word, Worship,
Community Building and Service to all.

One Passaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

PARISH DIRECTORY FROM THE PASTOR

Parish Office: 1 Passaic Street Dear Friends,

Ridgewood, NJ 07450-4309 A very short column this week.

Phone: 201.444.2000 Fax: 201.444.2002 You may or may not remember this phrase – The
Cooperative Mission Appeal. Years ago, any Missionary
Parish Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00AM – 9:00PM Society could approach any parish, or as many parishes as
they wanted to, and ask to make an appeal on behalf of their
Friday 9:00AM – 7:00PM missionary work. It was difficult for any pastor to decide
how many to allow in a particular parish and the societies
Saturday/Sunday 9:00AM – 2:00PM with more members could ask more parishes to be able to
make an appeal.
SERVED BY
Some years ago, the Conference of Bishops decided to try
Rev. Msgr. Ronald J. Rozniak, P.A., Pastor to bring some order into this process by establishing the
Ex. 201, [email protected] Cooperative Mission Appeal, assigning particular
missionary societies to particular dioceses, which would
Rev. Kevin Waymel, Parochial Vicar then assign the society to a particular parish. This is why,
Ex. 202, [email protected] generally speaking, there is only one appeal in each parish
every year.
Rev. Eugenio de la Rama, Parochial Vicar
Ex. 203, [email protected] This year, the Cooperative Mission Appeal will be held
here at Mount Carmel this weekend. Fr. Jim Elmore will
Rev. Robert J. Salm, Parochial Vicar preach at all the masses on behalf of the Passionist
Ex. 218, [email protected] Missionaries of Papua New Guinea. Fr. Elmore has worked
for many years with the indigenous people of Australia, as
Rev. Mert J. Cordero, Valley Hospital Chaplain well as the Missions of Papua New Guinea. A second
201.447.8148 collection, for the Mission Appeal, will follow immediately
after the regular collection. This is the one and only time
Deacon Robert V. Thomann there is an actual, in-pew, second collection here at OLMC.
[email protected] I ask you to be open to his message and to be as generous as
possible in your response.
Deacon Nicholas J. DeLucca
[email protected] God Bless,
Fr. Ron
Deacon Bob Liwanag
[email protected] STEWARDSHIP
“Go and do likewise.” This was Jesus’ command at the end
MINISTRY ASSOCIATES of the Good Samaritan story. The Good Samaritan put his
Time, his Talent and his Treasure into caring for someone
Peter Denio, Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation in need even though Samaritans and Jews despised each
Ex. 204, [email protected] other. Jesus commands us to love our neighbor in the same
Peter W. Sicko, Director of Music Ministry way, thus building God’s kingdom. The Christian Steward
Ex. 207, [email protected] tries to put that same sense of Stewardship into practice in
Cathy Hunt, Parish Catechetical Leader his/her daily life. Do you?
201.444.0211, Ex. 402, [email protected]
Melissa Peters, Assistant Parish Catechetical Leader The parish Stewardship of Treasure in the in-pew collection
201.444.0211, Ex. 401, [email protected] last weekend was $17,003. Today’s tithe for Sharing Our
Glen McCall, Director, Parish Youth Ministry Gifts will be sent to Bridgehope CDC of Paterson,
201.444.9302, Ex. 300, [email protected] providing outreach to counter gang violence, drug
Kim Birdsall, Director of Jr. High Youth Ministry trafficking and school drop outs. God bless all who are
201.444.9302, Ex. 302, [email protected] generous in their support for the Gospel of caring.
Stephen Roberts, Principal, Academy of Our Lady
Parish Grade School 201.445.0622 MISSED A RECENT BULLETIN?
[email protected]
Tom Strahle, Chair, Parish Council Go to Parishes Online at http://parishesonline.com. Search
[email protected] Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Ridgewood, NJ. You’ll have
access to the last 12 weeks! These downloadable versions even
SUPPORT STAFF 2 include our advertising sponsors.

Peggy Frazza, Parish Secretary
Ex. 205, [email protected]

Patti Roche, Receptionist
Ex. 200, [email protected]

Joan Lalonde, Accountant
Ex. 206

Pat McGarvie, Religious Education Administrative Assistant
201.444.0211 Ex. 400, [email protected]

Cynthia Pensabene, Youth Ministry Administrative Assistant
201.444.9302, Ex. 301, [email protected]

Carol Spinello, Safe Environment Coordinator
Ex. 403, [email protected]

RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY

3rd FRIDAY MEN’S BREAKFAST LOVE & RESPONSIBILITY IN NYC
Immaculate Conception Outdoor Garden
Third Friday Men’s Breakfast, immediately following the
6:30AM Mass, will take place Friday, July 22nd. Please 414 East 14th Street
join us for Mass and a bite to eat, time permitting, attended Join the OLMC young adult ministry in NYC for fantastic
by one of our priests. If you would like to be placed on an
email reminder for this monthly event, contact Rich Scali- events sponsored by CatholicNYC.com:
one at 201.444.2585.
July 12th “The Joy to Be”
QUO VADIS? | “WHERE ARE YOU GOING?” July 19th Damon Owens+His Own
A Retreat for Catholic Young Men (Grades 8-11) July 26th
August 2nd “Sex, Gender, and Jesus”
July 13-16, 2016 Christopher West+Mike Mangione

Immaculate Conception Seminary Seton Hall University “Navigating Single Life”
400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ Cristina Barba+Mike Lahey

The Quo Vadis Retreat is an opportunity to examine where Closing Party and Concert
your life is going. This retreat is designed to help young
men understand their baptismal call to holiness via the All interested should contact John Leonti at
priesthood, religious life, or marriage. On this retreat, you [email protected]
will take time to ask the Lord where he desires to lead you.
Go to www.newpriestnj.com for more information. WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA
OUR LADY’S BLUE ARMY SHRINE
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS 674 Mountain View Road, Washington, NJ
(RCIA)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13TH
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a
Catholic? Or are you Catholic but have not yet completed Experience the 150 acre scenic beauty and serenity of our
the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and outdoor Shrine. Celebrate the Anniversary of Our Lady of
Eucharist)? The RCIA is a process of prayer, catechesis, Fatima.
reflection and discussion that allows the continuing dis-
cernment of God’s will in our lives. Participants include: 10:30am Confessions
12:00 Noon Outdoor Rosary Procession
 Non-baptized adults who wish to enter the Catholic 12:30pm Speaker: Rev. Andrew Apostoli C.F.R.
Church. 1:00pm Holy Mass with

 Baptized adult Christians of another denomination Celebrant: Most Rev. Joseph Perry
(Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist, etc.) who wish to 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet
continue to live their Christian faith in the Catholic
Church. Visit the Holy House USA containing the largest piece of tree
upon which Our Lady stood, altar from Tuy, stone from
 Adult baptized Catholics who have not the Sacraments Loreto. Visit the Angel Tabernacle carved according to the
of Initiation (Holy Communion and/or Confirmation) description of the Angel of Portugal by the Fatima seers.
and wish to do so. www.bluearmy.com 908.689.1700 Enter the designated Year
of Mercy Door.

2017 MASS BOOK OPENS

Contact Kevin and Barbara Cheslack-Postava at TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2016
201.205.1238 or [email protected] for more infor- 9:00AM—4:00PM
mation.
IN THE PARISH CENTER
PARISH REGISTRATION
(Please use the Passaic Street entrance.)
Parish registration is essential for children to participate in
the Religious Education program. Registration is also In consideration of the number of people
necessary for the celebration of Baptism and Marriage who come, please pre-write the name of
here, as well as for the issuance of Sponsor Certificates. the intention, requested by, and the date
you desire the Mass and bring it with you.

To register, either stop by the rectory during office hours There is a limit of six Masses/person that
or print the registration form from our website and mail/ day. Mass intentions will be available in
drop it to the rectory at your convenience.
the rectory thereafter.
If you are already registered but believe we may not have
your most recent contact information, please call Patti Please Note - Cash or Check only
Roche at 201.444.2000 x200

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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ACADEMY OF OUR LADY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Are you concerned about class sizes at your current school?
Catechists Needed: The Religious Education program is in
Consider our parish school, Academy of Our Lady. Your need of catechists, catechist aides, and substitutes for Sunday
child will receive individualized attention in a caring, faith- (10:45-12:15), Tuesday (4:00-5:30), and Wednesday (4:00 -
5:30). We provide all of the training and necessary materials.
based environment with a low student to teacher ratio. Our We would love for you to share your talents with the children!
National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence offers a strong If you are interested stop in and see Melissa Peters or contact
academic curriculum in Pre K through 8th grade. Families her at 201.444.0211 or [email protected]

are offered low tuition rates.

Summer office hours are 8:00am - 1:00pm daily. Stop by Kindergarten Enrichment: There is still time to sign-up for
180 Rodney Street, Glen Rock, for information and a tour! Kindergarten Enrichment for the 2016-2017 school year.
For details, visit www.academyofourlady.org, email Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity where children
[email protected], or call 201.445.0622. learn about their faith in a fun environment with music, arts &
crafts and Bible stories. Classes are offered Tuesdays and

ALZHEIMER PROGRAMS Thursdays at either 9AM-10:45AM or 12:55PM to 2:40PM.
Contact the Religious Education office at 201.444.0211 to
FOR CAREGIVERS register. If you have questions, please contact this year's
teacher, Adriana DeCandia at [email protected]
Alzheimer’s New Jersey will be offering several free education
programs for caregivers who have a loved one with

Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia. These

programs are free and open to the public, but registration is SEARCHING FOR
required. For more information or to register, call the Helpline A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING
at 888.280.6055.
OF YOUR FAITH?

COPING WITH CAREGIVER STRESS The Institute for Christian Spirituality, part of Seton Hall
Bogota Public Library University's Immaculate Conception Seminary School of
Tuesday, July 12th Theology, is offering two courses at our off-campus location
in Ridgewood, NJ to get you started. Each semester classes are
7:00-8:00pm offered one night each week at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in
Ridgewood, NJ, on a variety of subjects including, Scripture,
HEALTHY AGING Christian Ethics, the Sacraments and Church History. Courses
are also available at the main campus in South Orange.
TIPS FOR YOUR BODY AND BRAIN

Wyckoff Public Library Fair Lawn Public Library
Thursday, July 14th Thursday, July 28th

2:00pm-3:00pm 7:00pm-8:00pm Courses for next semester include Major Themes in Christian
Ethics on Monday nights and Theology of Vatican II on
Alzheimer’s 101 Thursday nights from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Don’t miss out on this
Bloomfield Public Library. opportunity to grow in your Catholic faith – enroll today!
Bachelor degree required.
Tuesday, July 26th For more information and applications materials, please
contact Kimberly Mailley at 973.275.2435 or by email:
6:00pm-7:00pm [email protected]. You may also request information
online at http://www.shu.edu/academics/certificate-steps.cfm.
For a current calendar of our education program offerings
throughout New Jersey, please visit the Alzheimer’s New
Jersey website at: www.alznj.org/services/education-and-

training/community-education-programs/. SPECIAL NOON MASS

“SUMMER NIGHTS AT THE GAZEBO” ST. MARY’S CHURCH
20 LEGION PLACE, CLOSTER, NJ
The Holland Christian Home announces the return of our A special Mass and support group meeting for all who are
annual free concert series, Join us at 7:00pm on the following affected by the disease of alcoholism will take place at St.
Tuesday evenings for free entertainment, fellowship & Mary’s in Closter on Saturday, July 16th at 12:00 noon.
refreshments: Mass is offered for the support, healing and recovery of not
only the man/woman directly infected with the abuse of
July 19 – “Ridgewood Cavaliers of Harmony” alcohol or drugs, but also for anyone involved in the life of the
August 16 – “Ramapo Valley Ramblers” alcoholic or drug addict. For information please call
201.768.7565.
All concerts are held at the Holland Christian Home Gazebo,
151 Graham Ave., North Haledon. (In case of rain, concerts
are moved inside to the Home’s Chapel.) More information is

available by calling 973.427.4087. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

WWW.MASSTIMES.ORG We are called to be a resurrection people and reflect God’s

Are you traveling this summer? Visit www.masstimes.org love and mercy in our own lives and relationships with others.
or download the Mass Times iPhone app on iTunes to Let your marriage sacrament truly reflect God’s love and
mercy. For more information, or to view upcoming scheduled
locate a Catholic church and Mass time near you!
4 retreats visit www.wwme.org.

JULY 10, 2016

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION (PEA)
Where man connects with God 24/7- Chapel is open 24/7-

Children are welcome!

Faith to Peace to Love to Joy Mon. July 11th 7:00PM Be My Witness Team Mtg (MR)
Tues. July 12th 7:45PM Opus Dei (Chapel/PCA)
We've got to start somewhere. The best way to start is to
have Faith. But FAITH is a gift. We have to claim and use 8:00PM Neo-Catechumenal (NCW Rms)
it. Wed. July 13th 7:30PM Spanish Prayer Group (REC 1Fl)

No wonder, when Jesus appeared to the disciples after his 7:30PM Jr. High Parent Mtg (PCB)
death , in his ressurection, He said 'Peace' to the disciples. 8:00PM Neo-Catechumenal (NCW Rms)
Sat. July 16th 7:30AM Men’s Cornerstone (SMR)
Everyone is invited to participate in Perpetual 9:00AM Men’s Basketball (Gym)
Eucharistic Adoration . The chapel is open 24 hours a 8:00PM Neo-Catechumenal (NCW Rms)
day,7 days a week for everyone to come in at anytime to
pray to Jesus Better yet, sign up for a regular one hour once REC = Religious Education Center, formerly known as the Convent
a week, every week to help keep the door open to anyone
seeking peace, to anyone seeking God. Join us in this PLEASE PRAY FOR
wonderful and profound spiritual act of worship for it helps THE ILL MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH
save souls. Luke Abbadessa, Francis Cabrera, Josefa Calero, Peter
Colgan, Marge Connolly, Maria De la Rosa, Donna
Scheduled Adorers Needed Franco, Thomas Franco, Adriana Gavranovich, Lauren
Monday: 6-7AM (URGENT) Tuesday:1-2AM Harpster Hines, James E. Hough, Carl King, Agnes Leach,
Thursday: 3-4AM (URGENT) Friday: 4-5AM (urgent) Anna Lobascio, Jeanne Moeller, Tristan Morris, Joseph
Morning, Noon, Evening and Midnight substitutes. Pasculli, Kerri Prettitore, Christopher Roddy, Tom Schmidt,
Luke Schwendeman, Kenny Sheehan, Joseph Sidote, Mark
For information in English, call/text/email Steppe, Susan Sullivan, Tim Tileston, Patricia Uzzalino,
Cynthia at 551.574.1063 or [email protected] Antonina Turdo Volpé, Christina Volpé.

For information in Spanish, call/email Please call the Rectory with the name of any family
Patricia Engel at 201.652.6280 or [email protected] member who is sick, so we can include them in our prayer
list.

COME ONE! COME ALL! BENEDICTINE CENTER RETREATS
TO THE Vocation Discernment Retreat
July 22-24, 2016
BLOCK PARTY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Is God seeking you to journey with Him in a religious
community? Come listen to His call at a Vocation
1:30PM TO 5:00PM Discernment Retreat with the Benedictine Sisters of
RAIN OR SHINE Elizabeth, NJ. For more information, contact Sr. Mariette
Thérèse 908.352.4278 x274 or [email protected].
BEHIND THE CONVENT
FREE FOOD—GAMES— Corporal works of Mercy
* Feed the Hungry * Give Drink to the Thirsty *
RIDES—PRIZES * Clothe the Naked * Harbor the Harborless *
* Visit the Sick * Ransom the Captive * Bury the Dead *

Spiritual works of Mercy
* Instruct the Ignorant * Counsel the Doubtful *
* Admonish Sinners * Bear Wrongs Patiently *
* Forgive Offences Willingly * Comfort the Afflicted *

* Pray for the Living and the Dead *

Let us pray for the men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan,
especially those from Ridgewood: Elias Ibay, Michael E.
Orzetti and Jeffrey M. Schwind

Please let us know the names of additional Ridgewood
residents who are serving in either Iraq or Afghanistan.

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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

TODAY’S READINGS

Monday, July 11th Saint Benedict, Abbott 1. Deuteronomy 30: 10-14
+ 6:30AM Lester Abonyi About to enter the Promised Land, the Israelites receive
req The O’Shea Family final words from Moses. God’s word to them has been
+ 8:30AM Kevin O’Halloran pure gift, not something they have earned, and that word
reg The Cooney Family is not hidden, nor is it hard to grasp. It is revealed to
+12:00NN John Corcoran them through God’s servants; it is simple and
req Pat Corcoran understandable and it is accessible to everyone because
it comes from God and because it comes from God,
Tuesday, July 12th Who never asks the impossible, every human being is
+ 6:30AM James Baldisserotto capable of obeying.
req The O’Shea Family
+ 8:30AM Eleanor Wardrop 2. Colossians 1: 15-20
req John DiNardo In this Christological hymn, Jesus Christ is identified as
+12:00NN Eileen Mullen the image of God, the projection of God onto the human
req Patrick Mullen frame, one in whose words and works human beings can
see the image of God reflected in love. As the
Wednesday, July 13th Saint Henry “firstborn,” Jesus represents the entire human
+ 6:30AM Julia Gianotta community before God. He is the One in Whom all
req Donna Roman creation finds its origin, meaning and purpose. But not
+ 8:30AM Patricia Dobbins just head of creation, by His death and rising He has
req The Cooney Family become head of the church as well, those who have been
+12:00NN Catherine Novak reconciled to the Father.
req Doris Novak
3. Luke 10: 25-37
Thursday, July 14th Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin In one of the most famous parables that Jesus told, the
+ 6:30AM Anne Tierney real question of life is answered; not who is my
req Shawn & Vic Amoruso neighbor but what does it mean to be neighbor. The
+ 8:30AM Mae D. Thomas precondition is an awareness that an all-embracing love
req Elizabeth T. Roker & Family of God that finds its expression in heart, soul, mind and
12:00NN Special Intention of the Engel, strength is no love at all unless it is so expressed for
Garcia & Ricalde Families anyone and everyone in need. Jesus’ challenge admits of
req Patricia Engel no excuses, conditions or exceptions or boundaries.

Friday, July 15th Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and REFLECTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Doctor of the Church
1. Can you see the commandments as expressions of
+ 6:30AM Ann Marie Kraemer God’s love? How?
req John & Lori Lettieri
2. Does keeping the commandments make your life
8:30AM Special Intention of All Living Adorers better?
req Cynthia & Armando Torres
3. When have you “crossed the road” (really crossed
+12:00NN Eileen & Barbara Wells the road) to help someone in need?
req The Wells Family
NEXT WEEKEND’S PRESIDERS
Saturday, July 16th Our Lady of Mount Carmel
8:30AM In Thanksgiving to (always subject to change)
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
req The Allocco Family Sat. 7/16 5:30PM Fr. Ron
Sun. 7/17 8:00AM Fr. Ron
+ 5:30PM Rita Indovino 9:30AM Fr. Kevin
req Grace & Pat Gallo 11:00AM Fr. Robert
12:30PM Fr. Robert
Sunday, July 17th Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3:00PM Fr. Kevin
+ 8:00AM Joseph Fox 6:30PM Fr. Ron
req The Olson Family
9:30AM Special Intention for Thomas Shea Late changes appear on the website after 12:00 noon
req The Feeney Family on the Saturday of that weekend.
11:00AM For the People of the Parish
+12:30PM Scott Jacovino 6
req His Family
3:00PM Special Intention of the Picado Family
req Lucy Sandi-Picado
+ 6:30PM Robert Doria
req Ellen McGowan

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