The Parish Family of Our Lady of Mount Carmel December 14, 2014 This Parish is Served by: Rev. Msgr. Ronald J. Marczewski, K.H.S., V.F. Pastor Rev. Msgr. Anthony J. Kulig, K.H.S. Pastor Emeritus Rev. Andrzej Kujawa, S.D.S., Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael Barone, Parochial Vicar Barbara Wawiorko Kerry G. Fryczynski Parish Trustees Marjorie Mierzejewski, Parish Secretary Debra Czerwienski, Director of Religious Education Dayle Vander Sande, Music Minister Dedicated to Spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ As We Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present, and Prepare for the Future. Sunday Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday: 7:00 am Sundays: 7:00 am (Polish) 8:00 am (Polish) 8:15 am Tuesdays - 7:00 PM (English) 9:30 am Thursdays - 7:00 PM (Polish) 10:45 am (Polish) 12:15 pm Rectory Office Hours; Monday to Thursday: Friday Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon; (Closed Fridays June thru August) OFFICE CLOSED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Parish Membership: We welcome new parishioners and ask that they register at the rectory as soon as possible. Our Parish School: We are part of an excellent co-sponsored elementary school: All Saints Academy. For information call: 201-443-8384 Religious Education For Children: CCD classes are held every Sunday from September through April at 9:15 am. Classes are conducted in our school building. Confessions: Daily Monday to Saturday following the 7:00 am Mass. Saturday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Sacrament Of The Sick: Sick Calls or other Emergency Calls should be made to the rectory at any time. Arrangements can also be made for regular visitations at home or hospital for Holy Communion and/or Confession. We urge you to keep us aware of parishioners who are ill in the hospital or at home. Marriages: Please make arrangements at least one year in advance. Couples are urged to solemnize their vows at a Nuptial Mass. Baptisms: The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated each month on the First Sunday (in English) and on the Third Sunday (in Polish). A required Baptismal Program for Parents is conducted at 1:00 pm on the second Sunday of the month in Polish and on the last Sunday in English. Novenas: Every Thursday Evening to Divine Mercy following the 7:00 pm Mass. Rectory Telephone Numbers: Office: 201-339-2070 Fax: 201-339-3676 Parish Website Parish e-mail: www.olmcparish.com staff@olmcparish.com 39 East 22nd Street, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002-3753
Third Sunday of Advent December 14, 2014 Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 5:00 PM + Theresa C. Kosakowski (Daughters, Loraine, Joanne, & Geri) SUNDAY, December 14, 2014, NIEDZIELA 7:00 AM + Edward & Jean Wojtkowski (Son, John) 8:15 AM + William Bill Leonard (Claire & Steve) 9:30 AM + Stanley Materna (A Friend) CCD Family Mass 10:45 AM + Antoni Bogdan (Redyk Family) 12:15 PM + Aurora Varges (Pat Suckiel) MONDAY, December 15, 2014, PONIEDZIAŁEK 7:00 AM + Deceased Members of Olkowski Family (F&J Kotula) 8:00 AM + Stanisława Żelachowska (Esposito Family) TUESDAY, December 16, 2014, WTOREK 7:00 AM + Joanne Kennedy (Bob & Dorothy Zawistowski) 8:00 AM + Józef Wieczorek (żona i dzieci) 7:00 PM + Rick Nasello (Margaret Kosc-Nostrant) WEDNESDAY, December 17, 2014, ŚRODA 7:00 AM + Frank Mokrzycki (Wife, Helen) 8:00 AM + Zygmunt Gunsiorowski (Daughter, Margie) THURSDAY, December 18, 2014, CZWARTEK 7:00 AM + Frank Rusin (Alfred & Mary Koval) 8:00 AM + Stanisława Żelachowska (Felicia & Marcos Quevedo) 7:00 PM + Władysław Kalinowski (Dariusz & Teresa Kalinowski Family) FRIDAY, December 19, 2014, PIĄTEK 7:00 AM + Danny Prill (A Friend) 8:00 AM + Stanisława Żelachowska (Antonietta Cerciello) SATURDAY, December 20, 2014, SOBOTA 7:00 AM + Helen Novick (Family) 8:00 AM + Stanisława Żelachowska (Zbigniew & Sophie Glowczynski) 5:00 PM + Rev. Ted Zaorski (Mt. Carmel Guild) SUNDAY, December 21, 2014, NIEDZIELA 7:00 AM + Wiktoria Posłuszny (Family) 8:15 AM + Richie Lapkiewicz (Mary Bannon) 9:30 AM + Edward Wojtkowski, Sr. (Wife & Family) 10:45 AM + Stefan Konieczny (Daughter & Family) 12:15 PM + Theresa & John J. Pietruszka (Family) Spiritual Offerings December 14-20, 2014 INFANT OF PRAGUE CANDLE Special Intention SACRED HEART CANDLE Special Intention (Cheryl Hollis) DIVINE MERCY CANDLE For The Homeless BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE + Helen Kazimar (Sisters) OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA CANDLE + Vincent Klimansky (Wife, Estelle) ST. ANNE CANDLE Birthday Blessings for Julie J. & Alex (Julie Smoktunowicz) ST. ANTHONY CANDLE Health for Eddie Valvano ST. FRANCIS CANDLE + Frank Vuolo, Jr. (Michael & Mary) ST. JOHN PAUL, II, CANDLE Health Blessings for Dr. John Koors (Marj) ST. JOSEPH CANDLE Blessings for Joseph Pietrzak (Aunt Margie) ST. JUDE CANDLE Special Intention (Cheryl Hollis) ST. THÉRÈSE CANDLE Birthday Blessings for Joseph Skowronski Our Grateful Tithe to God: Dec. 7, 2014 Regular; $ 6,161.00 Maintenance: $ 2,397.00 The Christmas collection accounts for 25% of our yearly income. Please be Generous!
THIS WEEK Saturday-Sunday, December 13-14, 2014: Retired Religious Collection Priests from Alba House selling Books in the Parish Center Sunday, December 14, 2014: CCD Family Mass - 9:30 AM Monday, December 15, 2014: Tuesday, December 16, 2014: Cub Scouts - 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 17, 2014: Thursday, December 18, 2014: Confirmation Class - 6:30 PM Youth Group - 6:30 PM Boy Scouts - 7:30 PM Saturday-Sunday, December 20-21, 2014: Christmas Flowers Collection Soon, our Christmas elves will be in full swing decorating our beautiful church for the Christmas season. We thank them in advance for the hard work and long hours that go into decorating our church. Next weekend we will take up our Christmas Flower Offering. Thank You to all parishioners for their generosity! The FOCUS Missionaries who spoke at our parish a few weeks ago have sent a letter of appreciation for our parishioners' support. They collected $ 2,815.00 As was mentioned, this will enable them to send college students on a retreat in January. They have promised prayers for us all. Some of their literature can be found at the Divine Mercy Shrine area. Perhaps you might want to make a Christmas donation to them! For in the Dew of little things, the Heart finds its morning and is refreshed. Looking for some Religious Gifts for the Christmas Season? This weekend, the Priests & Brothers from St. Paul s Alba house will be in our Parish Center. They will have a selection of books in English & Polish as well as religious items for purchase. The Center will be open before & after all of the Masses. Help Keep Christ in Christmas! Opłatek (Polish Christmas Wafers) Now available in rectory and in the sacristy. Each package has the history of this beautiful custom. Celebrate it at home with family and friends this Christmas! Advent Giving Tree Please drop off gifts at Parish Center as you arrive for church. Today is the Due date: Dec. 14!! (Please do not bring gifts to the rectory Thank You!) Christmas Confessions There are ample times to come to the Sacrament of Penance for Christmas. At Mt. Carmel, a priest is available each morning, Monday through Saturday, at 7:30 AM. Also Saturday afternoons : 4:00 PM Confession with visiting priests: Dec. 22 at O.L. of Mt. Carmel - 7:00-9:00 PM Living Nativity Jasełka The Polish Supplementary School will present the Living Nativity on Dec. 20 at 6:00 PM in the Parish Center. Tickets are $10.00 and will include cake and coffee. Tickets will be sold at the door.
The Ministry of Education of the Republic of Poland will be awarding to Msgr. Ronald Marczewski the medal of National Education Commission for outstanding contribution to the education and upbringing of Polish children and young people and contributing to the supportive relationships with the culture and traditions of their ancestors. The medal will awarded this Sunday, Dec. 14, at a ceremony in the Consulate General in New York City. Minister Edukacji Rzeczpospolitej Polskiej przyznał Ks. Proboszczowi Ronaldowi Marczewskiemu medal Komisji Edukacji Narodowej za wybitny wkład w edukację i wychowanie dzieci i młodzieży polonijnej oraz za wspomaganie kultury i polskich tradycji. Ceremonia wręczenia medalu będzie miała miejsce w niedzielę, 14 grudnia, w konsulacie Rzeczpospolitej Polskiej. EPIPHANY BLESSING OF HOMES A beautiful custom of people of Polish Heritage is to have their homes blessed for the New Year. The blessing is intended for the home of those who dwell there asking God to Bless and Protect them with health, happiness and peace throughout the New Year. Listed below are the areas and days the priests will be Blessing Homes. BOTH EAST AND WEST STREETS PLUS AVENUES AND NAMED BLOCKS IN AREA. MONDAY JANUARY 5, 2015 All Streets from 1st thru and including 18th Street TUESDAY JANUARY 6, 2015 WEDNESDAY JANUARY 7, 2015 All Streets from 19th thru and including 34th Street All Streets from 35 th and North, plus Jersey City Please fill out and return the form below AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you wish to have your home blessed. Place the form in the collection basket, mail it in, or bring to rectory office during office hours, Monday - Friday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE BLESSING 2015 Yes, we invite Reverend Father to bless our home for the New Year 2015. NAME; ADDRESS; APT/FLOOR Between which Streets City Telephone Number Special Requests:
Jasełka Bożonarodzeniowe Uczniowie oraz nauczyciele polskiej szkoły imienia Władysława Reymonta zapraszają serdecznie wszystkich parafian oraz gości na tradycyjne jasełka bożonarodzeniowe w sobotę 20 grudnia 2014 r. 6:00 PM. Bilet wstępu to tylko $10. W cenie biletu kawa i ciasto. ZAPRASZAMY SERDECZNIE!!! ADWENTOWE REKOLEKCJE PARAFIALNE Niedziela, 14 grudnia 7:00 AM - Msza Święta z kazaniem rekolekcyjnym 10:45 AM - Msza Święta z kazaniem rekolekcyjnym Poniedziałek, 15 grudnia 7:00 PM - Msza Święta z kazaniem rekolekcyjnym Wtorek, 16 grudnia 6:00 PM - Msza Święta z kazaniem rekolekcyjnym Środa, 17 grudnia 7:00 PM - Msza Święta z kazaniem rekolekcyjnym Podczas rekolekcji będzie okazja do spowiedzi przed Mszą Świętą rano oraz przed i w trakcie Mszy Św. wieczornej. BŁOGOSŁAWIEŃSTWO DOMÓW KOLĘDA Staropolskim zwyczajem i tradycją jest poświęcanie domów w Nowym Roku. Przez błogosławieństwo domów oczekujemy od Boga potrzebnych nam łask oraz zdrowia, pokoju i zgody przez cały Nowy Rok. W kolejne dni będziemy odwiedzali następujące ulice: Poniedziałek, 5 stycznia 2015 r. Wszystkie ulice od 1 do 18 włącznie. Wtorek, 6 stycznia 2015 r. Wszystkie ulice od 19 do 34 włącznie. Środa, 7 stycznia 2015 r. Wszystkie ulice od 35 i Jersey City. Proszę wypełnić poniższy formularz zaproszenia i złożyć na tacę lub w kancelarii parafialnej. Kolędę rozpoczynamy od godz. 9:00 AM do 5:00 PM w wyznaczonych obszarach miasta. Ci, którzy nie będą mogli być w domach podczas tych dni, a życzą sobie poświęcenia, domu prosimy o kontakt z kancelarią parafialną. Prosimy o jak najszybszy zwrot formularza. Zapraszamy kapłana, aby pobłogosławił nasz dom Imię i Nazwisko:... Adres:...Apt:... Między ulicami:... Miasto:... Tel:... Imię i nazwisko księdza:... Jeśli jest taka możliwość, prosimy o umożliwienie zaparkowania auta przez księdza przy Waszym garażu, na podjeździe (o ile oczywiście go posiadacie), gdyż takie rozwiązanie oszczędzi nam wiele czasu na szukanie miejsca parkingowego. Dziękujemy za zrozumienie!