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Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 11-12, 2012
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2011
12:05PM - Communion Service
12:30-3:00PM - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
3:00PM- Divine Mercy Chaplet,
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Devotion and Benediction
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2011
12:05PM - William Penick by Genevieve Bacak
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
12:05PM - Arthur Filomena by Ron and Loretta McHenry
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2011
12:05PM - Communion Service
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011
12:05PM - Anne Pellino by Andrea Hospodor
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011
5:00PM - Albert Cantola by Mary Jo, Brian Hulburt and family
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012
9:30AM - John Prezioso by Loraine Abernathy
11:30AM - William Wolfe by Niles Catholic Women’s Club
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SANCTUARY LIGHTS THIS WEEK IN MEMORY OF:
Vincent, Jennie, Ronnie Infante
Joyce Lukas, James Infante, Geraldine Nuzzi
REST IN PEACE
Sandy J. Ulishney
Michael J. Infante
NEW MEMBERS
Mr. and Mrs. James Fedor
February 18-19, 2012
5:00PM Mass
Lector: Toni D’Urso
Servers: Alexxis Benko, Kelsey Carroll
EM’s: Jan Elliot, Donna Nellis, Vicki Montevideo, Debbie Barber
Ushers: Jerry Sacco, Jim Davis, Joseph Zuzolo, Dennis Youll, James D’Errico
9:30AM Mass
Lector: Diane Jamieson
Servers: Molly Leonard, Anthony Palumbo, Zack Leonard
EM’s: Gloria Theodore, Yvonne Toto, Sal Mormando, Mary Lou Mormando
Ushers: James Sandy, Joseph Sotak, Rocky Soriano, Ray Vennitti, Robert Raschilla, Thomas Patrone
11:30AM Mass
Lector: Denise Holt
Servers: Tony Perrone, Ella Perrone, Zia Williams
EM’s: Mena Miller, Kathy Salapata, Eleanor Sloban, Justine Neopolitan
Ushers: Angelo Falcione, Sam Ragozine, Anthony Skiffey, Anthony DeMaiolo, Jr., Michael Lastic, George Kaniclides, Michael DeSantis
Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 12:05PM
Lector: Sal Mormando
Server: Barry Profato
EM’s: Yvonne Toto, Antoinette Nardo, Rosemary Kalman, Mary Jane Mosca, Anna Mae Cuchna, Leah Kaniclides, Judy Schuller, Joyce Cunningham
Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 7:00PM
Lector: Trish Scarmuzzi
Server: Pat Cassidy
EM’s: Michael Hanshaw, Bernie Profato, Kathy Salapata, Mena Miller
Niles Community Service is collecting tuna fish during the month of February. Baskets are located in the back of the church.
Community Suppers for the month of February will be held at First Christian Church on Thursdays. Serving hours are 4:45-6:00PM.
St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet on Tuesday, February 14 from 4:00-5:30PM in Marian Hall.
Due to the possible bad weather during the months of January and February, the membership of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society voted to cancel meetings for those two months. The next meeting is Wednesday, March 14, 2012.
February 4-5 collection………………….......................$8,154.15
Initial Offering………………………………………...$1,421.00
We really appreciate it when you give us your contribution for the weekends you missed in addition to the contributions given when you are here.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Kathy Zuppo’s email address: kathyzuppo@yahoo.comFirst Penance will be celebrated for Grade Two students on Saturday, February 18 immediately following the 5:00PM Mass. Grade Two families will meet in Marian Hall for a Pot-Luck Dinner following First Penance.
No Religious Education Classes, February 19, 2012, Grades K-8, President’s Day.
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We gladly publish in our church bulletin the names of family members and friends who are currently serving our country in the military. We pray for their safety and for an end to conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere. Please call the parish office with the individual's name and branch of service.
Ryan Estes- Army; Joshua Lewis- Military Intelligence; Nicholas Perrone- Navy; David Mickey- Army; Josh Nutt; Patrick Betteridge- Army; Robert Infante- Navy; Tim Zysk- Navy; Guy Martin Capito- Marines; Keith Sponseller- Air Force; Jonthan Augusta- Army; Ronald Ranalli- Army; Vito J. Abruzzino- Army; Danny Bennett- Marines; Curtis Coole- Army; Brad DeRubba- Army; Gary Lashley- Navy; Michael Loychik- Air Force; Paul Brown- Air Force; Brad Gordon- Army; Nicholas Marchese- Marines; Philip Ledbetter- Army; Mark A. Selak- Marines; Timothy Edwards- Marines; Benjamin Hicks- Army; David Piwinski- Air Force; Michael Walton- Air Force; Donald T. Hanna, Jr.- National Guard.
Readings for February 19, 2012:
Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25
2 Corinthians 1:18-22
Mark 2:1-12
Please note: Would you like a statement from us concerning your 2011 contributions? If so, please call the parish office to make arrangements. Once all postings for 2011 have been completed we will gladly begin mailing out statements to those who notify us. We are sending statements only to those who specifically request one!
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles is having a Cavatelli Dinner on Sunday, February 19 from 12:00-5:00PM in Marian Hall. Cost is $7.00 for adults; $4.00 for children under 10. Dinner includes: 2 meatballs, salad with Italian dressing, bread and butter, cake and beverage. Proceeds to benefit Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish.
Women Uplifted Catholic Women’s Conference: Invite an old friend and catch up with one another as you join women throughout the Diocese for a faith-filled day guaranteed to lift your spirits! Keynote speaker Sister Judy Gomila’s presentations will refresh and renew you as well as inspire you to draw into a closer relationship with Jesus. These inspirational talks will help women discover the ever present God in their daily living by helping them uncover hidden attitudes which may be hindering them from a more intimate relationship with God. Women will also be energized by the music of “Living Praise” a nationally performing women’s music ministry. Barb Zorn, a talented musician and vibrant speaker, will be our Mistress of Ceremonies. The conference will be held at St. Columba Hall, 144 W. Wood St., Youngstown on Saturday, February 18 from 10:00AM-5:00PM. Cost of the conference is $25.00, which includes lunch. Three (3) religious education certification hours through the Department of Religious Education are available. For more information, call Peggy at (330) 652-6725. Check out our website at http://womenuplifted.squarespace.com
Lighthouse Catholic Media Display: The “Lighthouse Catholic Media” Display on the table in the main entrance of the church contains CD’s and brochures dealing with our Catholic Faith. Of special note is a CD by Dr. Edward Sri entitled “A Walk through the New Mass Translation.”
The suggested donation is $3.00 for CD’s and .50 for brochures. The CD’s that are marked used are $1.00. You may return them to the parish office after they are viewed. To make a donation, please use the envelopes with the display.
Niles Knights of Columbus Council #1681 400 Club Tickets are now on sale. The first drawing is on February 28 for $25.00. There will be two other $25.00 drawings (1 in March and the other in April). See the tickets for details. The Grand Prize Drawing is for $3,000 and will take place on Saturday, May 12 at the dinner from 6:30-8:30PM. Cost of the ticket is $25.00 and includes 1 dinner. Please call Daniel at (330) 544-1676 or Russell at (330) 652-8447 for tickets.
Please bring your old Palms to the church no later than Saturday, February 18. The Burning of Palms will take place on Sunday, February 19 after the 11:30AM Mass. A box is located in the back of the church.
St. Stephen School is now registering for the 2012-2013 school year: All families of St. Stephen, St. Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Ss. Mary and Joseph, and other area parishes are given the parish tuition rate. We can help with needs-based tuition assistance through the Diocese and through our own Tuition Angel Funds. Warren students also qualify under the EdChoice program for state tuition payments. Faith, academics and service; St. Stephen School builds knowledge, character and friendships that will last a lifetime. Come see what we can offer your children as they grow into young adults. Call us at (330) 652-5511 between 9:00AM-2:00PM for more information or to set up an appointment to meet the principal and tour the building.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 381 Robbins Ave., Niles is sponsoring Fish Dinners on Wednesday, February 22 and Fridays, February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6 from 4:00-7:00PM in Marian Hall. Cost is $8.00 for adults; $5.00 for children. Dinner includes: baked or fried fish, choice of French fries or macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, cake and beverage. Take-outs are available. You may call (330) 652-5825 on Friday between 9:00AM-3:00PM for a take-out order. Come see what is new and exciting!
This past week we celebrated the Blessing of Throats in light of the Feast of St. Blaise (Feb. 3). As I mentioned at all three masses, I felt it was very important that it be done with understanding and devotion. I was moved by the fact that at each mass the blessing was done with reverence and, I believe with a bit more understanding once we talked about St. Blaise and the healing power of God shared through many down through the centuries of time. Understanding the rituals we have as a church is so important! Too often Catholics go through ceremonies or participate in ceremonies without any understanding of what we’re doing. One of the biggest examples of this will be happening on Feb. 22- Ash Wednesday. People will literally “come out of the woodwork” to “get ashes.” Too many do not go to church, too many will not be back the following Sunday, and too many will not be with us through Holy Week and Easter. When asked, “Why do you receive ashes,” unfortunately the answer is too often, “I don’t know, we just do.” Hopefully, like last weekend when we blest throats, every time we engage each other in a ceremony or a sacred action, we will understand what we are doing and not just do it for the sake of doing it. May this attitude stay with us through Ash Wednesday, Lent, the Mission, Holy Week and Easter. And most of all, when somebody asks you “why do we do this,” you’ll have a good and correct answer. We are all called to learn as much as we can about our faith and religion. That’s what makes the RCIA program such a great opportunity. You might think about helping with RCIA and in doing so much to learn about who and what we are as a church! Feel free to come on board!
Fr. Nick Shori
Catholic Men’s Fellowship Diocese of Youngstown will sponsor our diocese’s First Catholic Men’s Conference on March 10, 2012. Please prayerfully consider joining hundreds of other Catholic men from our diocese for the first annual Gathering of Catholic Men.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is hosting a Bus Trip to the Rivers Casino on Tuesday, March 13. Cost is $26.00 ($15.00 in slot play; $5.00 in food). Bus will depart the old Roger’s Lumber lot at 8:30AM and will leave the Casino at 5:00PM. For more information, call Mary at (330) 544-6085. Don’t forget to bring your ID.
Mt. Carmel Lenten Mission:
Please make plans to join our Lenten Mission entitled “MT. CARMEL ~ ONE SPIRIT, ONE CHURCH.” It will be held from 7:00-8:30PM on Sunday, March 11 featuring Group Prayer; Monday, March 12 featuring the Mass, and Tuesday, March 13 closing with the Holy Spirit Novena and Benediction. Our Mission will be hosted by Father Shori and there will also be short talks given by the various organizations of the parish. Refreshments will be provided following each session. We look forward to seeing you there to help us pray and prepare for the rapidly approaching Easter Season.
Help Our Marriage- If your marriage has grown cold and uncaring, Retrouvaille has helped thousands of couples heal their marriages. The next program will begin March 2 at the Holiday Inn of Boardman, Ohio. Space is limited, please call early. For confidential information on our Youngstown diocese program call (330) 979-7787 or visit www.retrouvaille.org
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society had a good Pizza Sale on February 3 selling over 70 red pizzas and almost 200 calzones. The Society wishes to thank all the workers and encourage them to help out the next pizza sale on Friday, March 2.