..

Our Lady Of Mount Carmel

Historic Catholic Church Serving the community since 1894

Visitors and New Parishioners, WELCOME! If you came as a visitor and would like to join Our Lady of Mt.

Carmel Parish, please return the information below by dropping it in the offertory basket.

Full Name:_______________________________ Phone: _________________________________

Address:________________________________ ____ New Registration ___Change of Address

City:____________________ Zip____________ ____ Want Envelopes ___Moving out of Parish E-mail:__________________________________ Check out our website for updates & information

3549 Navajo Street, Denver, CO 80211

Phone: (303) 455-0447 Fax: (303) 455-5487 Parish Hall: (303) 433-1049

E-mail: omcchurch@qwestoffice.net Website: www.ourladymountcarmel.com

APRIL 12, 2015 Rev. Hugh M. Guentner, OSM, Pastor

..

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL DENVER, COLORADO Food For Faith Living from the desk of Fr. Mark

The challenge of faith is ever present in our lives, soci-ety, world and hearts. The subtle threats to faith are rooted in the blind spot of our humanity. The human condition, subject to frailty and susceptible to unhealthy appetites and desires, is centered on the many ways loving self controls us. This is discomforting to us because we know, from our lives, how easy it is to be selfish, self-seeking, self-centered, self-righteous, etc., and not let it bother us until we are shamed by something which shows us how we’ve been living. It’s the chronic human blind spot because we easily justify much of what we do without seriously thinking through what acts of selfishness do to, and cause, for others. The 1st reading (Acts) challenges today’s lifestyle bluntly. It is a reminder of God’s call for all of us to care about others more than self, to work for the common good of all. This alone breaks down all the excuses for not doing so because we dismiss such ideas as political rather than Gospel. When we dismiss God’s Word in the public life of a society or community, we decide it only belongs in church and, perhaps, our homes. Sad is the truth of today’s popular lifestyle which centers on the personal and individual and ignores or rejects the communal and beyond. The sadness is magnified by the compound injuries inflicted, especially on the poor, ignorant, ignored and rejected people in our society, who have little representation and no influence or voice to be heard. God’s Word is a call to be their voice whenever possible. John’s letter (2nd reading) reminds all of us of the above: the love of God is this, that we keep God’s commandments. God’s request? Love one another. We can only do so when we live in the Spirit of truth. Do I accept this? Do I have doubts? Well, so did Thomas (Gospel). He didn’t believe and wouldn’t believe unless he saw for himself. We are all Thomas because we want assurances and certainty in heeding God’s Word. Were we given , we would be faith-ful and true. Would we? The Gospel concludes with this challenging truth: “Jesus Christ is the Son of God and through this belief we have life in His name.” Life in His Name is an invitation to do the things Jesus asked us to do. This is how we honor His Name and bless others. Give it some thought.

Saturday, April 11 - Anticipated Sunday Mass

4:00 pm-+Annette Londino/Mary Ann Distefano

Sunday, April 12 - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 7:00 am-Our Parishioners

9:00 am-+Nick Lombardi/Jonnie & Family

11:00 am-+Francesco, Francesca & Giulia Robella/

Grandson

Monday, April 13 8:00 am-+Antonio & Elena Palmeri/Mike Smaldone

Tuesday, April 14

8:00 am-+Eileen Vecchiarelli/Iacovetta Family

Wednesday, April 15

8:00 am-+Jenny Imbriano/Fran & Larry Daly

Thursday, April 16

8:00 am-+Frank Vecchiarelli/Donna Vecchiarelli

Friday, April 17

8:00 am-+Jenny Imbriano/Mary Ann Talarico

Saturday, April 18

4:00 pm-+Lucille ‘Giambrocco’ Cito/Family

Sunday, April 19 - Third Sunday of Easter

7:00 am-Our Parishioners

9:00 am-+Martin Gallegos/Sarah Gallegos

11:00 am-+Louis Camacho/Roberta Camacho

PRIMA DOMENICA Mass is celebrated in Italian the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 am. A Reception is celebrated in the Parish Hall after Mass.

BAPTISMS 2014 Baptisms are scheduled quarterly, Sundays April 12th, July 26th & October 25 at 12(noon). Baptismal class is mandatory. You must first make arrangements with a priest We meet on Thursdays at 6 pm, April 9th, July 23, Oct. 22.

MARRIAGE A wedding may be scheduled after a consultation with a priest or deacon. Please call the rectory for an appointment. Please notice preparation is eight months to a year.

RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:30-4:00 pm or by appointment with Confessor.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Upon request. Please call the rectory.

FUNERALS Please call the office before arrangements are made.

Sick List *Elaine Segale Boom*Steve Zipperle*Leroy Velasquez, Jr. *Gloria Martinez*Liz Witham*Marilyn Petrocco*Patricia Acierno*Dave LaRusso*Debbie Berg*Josephine ‘Villano’ Everding*Mario DeRango *Rosalie Durante*Our Police

Officers, Firefighters, Military Personnel & their Families

April 4 & 5 = $22,716.00

Good Friday: Holy Land Collection = $891.00

VIVIAN CURTIS

FRANCES FALBO

MARIA HONTI

MARIE J. BRONCUCCI

ANNE VECCHIARELLI

..

Archdiocese of Denver Website: www.archden.org

ACA On DIVINE MERCY SUN.,

may our Lord’s infinite & loving mercy lead us to show

mercy to those in need, & labor to ease their hardships through a gift to the 2015 Archbishop’s

Catholic Appeal.

COMMUNICATION RADIO

1060 AM “Let us look with great hope to the new millennium, trusting that people of the Church & the media will prepare to ensure that the media will become a friendly companion to all people.” -St. John Paul

SCHEDULE OF

EVENTS

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

Chaplet to be prayed after the

9:00 am Mass

PRIMA DOMENICA

9:00 am - Mass

Reception to follow Mass in the

Parish Hall sponsored by Dante

Alighieri

All are welcome to join us.

12:00 pm - Baptisms

MONDAY, APRIL 13

7:00 pm - Marketing Mtg

-Carmel Room

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

6:00 pm - Pastoral Council Mtg,

OSM Room

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

6:30 pm - Choir Practice, church

TAX DAY

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

6:30 - 8:00 pm for Rel. Ed.

7:00 - 8:30 pm - RCIA

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

6:30 - 8:00 pm - Adult

Confirmation Preparation Class

SUNDAY, APRIL 5

9:00 am - Altar &

Rosary Corporate Communion

& Mtg

“Whoever said, “It’s not whether you win or lose

the counts, probably lost.” -Martina Navratilova

A small container of Holy Water is available at the Baptismal font for the: EASTER BLESSING OF HOMES

The head of the home conducts this blessing in the presence of the family by reciting:

BLESSING In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Peace to this home and all who dwell here. Lord, we rejoice in the victory of your Son over death;

By rising from the tomb to new life He gives us new hope and promise.

Bless all the members of this household And surround them with your protection, And they may find comfort and peace in

Jesus Christ, the Paschal Lamb, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

One God, for ever and ever. Amen. The head of the house may sprinkle those present and the home with holy water, during the sprinkling the head of house may say: Let this water call to mind our Baptism in Christ, Who by His death and Resurrection has

redeemed us. The head of the house concludes the rite by signing himself or herself with the Sign of the Cross and saying:

May Christ Jesus dwell with us, keep us from all harm, and make us one in mind and heart, now and for ever. Amen.

*********************************************************************** ST. JOSEPH’S TABLE Thank you for being a part of this celebration, and a “Big Thank You” to the committee and dedicated men and women of the parish who spent many days in preparation, cooking, serving, and cleanup. OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL MEN’S CLUB IS SPONSORING A RETREAT ON SAT., APRIL 18th, FROM 8:00 am — 6:00 pm AT MOTHER CABRINI SHRINE. CALL THE OFFICE FOR MORE DETAILS. QUOTE FOR THE YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE Already dedicated to him through Baptism, the person who surrenders themselves to the God they love above all else thereby consecrates themselves more intimately to God’s service and to the good of the church. -Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 931

RESPECT LIFE We pray for the conversion of abortionists and all abortion advocates. Scripture “Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil, Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow.” - Isaiah 1:16-17 -Excerpts from the 40 Days of Life Campaign

STVDP Financial report for the month of March 2015 RECEIPTS: Parish offerings, an outstanding, $2,553.27 EXPENSES: Rent/Motels $2,708.60, RTD & Gift Cards $140, Water $215.84, & Xcel $39.47 for a total of $3,103.91 This is an average of $183 per contact. We have had an amazing and busy month! Some of the people we serve endure grinding poverty with little hope for change. The poor will always be us but we cannot ignore their needs.

Community News Men’s Discernment Retreat: 18 yrs & older, St. John Vianney Seminary, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm April 19th. Rad Retreat, High School aged men, on April 26th, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, St. John Vianney Seminary. Free Parent Safety Classes offered by the Office of Child & Youth Protection contact Christi.Sullivan@ ArchDen.org or archden.org/child-protection Our Lady of Light Monastery Dinner & Dancing, Sat. 25th, 6:00 pm at PPA Event Center, 2105 Decatur St., Denver, contact www.ourladyoflightmonastery.com or 303-458-6339.