Evangelization Committee Meeting
Monday, August 30, at 6:30PM in the rectory dining room.
Proceeds from Coach Gerry Faust Presentation to Benefit Scholarship Fund
Thanks to all who made the Coach Gerry Faust Presentation on August 11 a success (see the bulletin insert for a related newspaper article from the Tribune). In the course of the evening a Free-will offering was taken up and we are happy to report that net proceeds of $442.95 have been placed in the newly created Scholarship Fund intended to benefit youth of our parish
Confession: What Catholics Really Believe!
Our Lady of Offered at two times:
- Sunday, September 26, from 10:30-11:15AM (between the Sunday Masses) in the Church, up near the Baptismal Font.
- Monday, September 27, from 7:00-8:30PM, in Marian Hall (This is a longer, more in depth session).
Why do Catholics confess their sins to a priest? Where is Confession in the Bible? How has Confession changed over the years?
For Adults & Young Adults: For anyone who wants to better understand the teachings of the Catholic Church. Consider bringing a friend who’s interested in our Catholic faith. For more information, contact Dave Schmidt, Pastoral Associate, at dschmidtkofc@neo.rr.com or (330) 652-5825.
Parish Scholarship Program
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Youth Ministry is starting a Scholarship Program. The goal of the Scholarship Program is to motivate young people of the parish to put their faith into action, especially by taking part in the Youth Ministry programs at the parish. The first scholarships are expected to be granted in the spring of 2011. The number and amount of scholarship awards will vary, based on the funds available, with a minimum amount of $500.00.
In addition to Youth Ministry performing fundraisers with a percentage of the profits going to the Scholarship Program fund, organizations in the parish that currently do fundraising will be invited to designate a percentage of their profits for the fund. In addition, private, public, and business contributions will also be accepted.
For more information, contact Dave Schmidt, Pastoral Associate, at dschmidtkofc@neo.rr.com or (330) 652-5825.
Eastern Ohio Marriage Encounter
invites all Married Couples and Family to a low mess, low stress, family picnic on Sunday, August 29 at Tuscora Park, Hilltop Pavilion #6, 161 Tuscora Ave. NW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663. Picnic at 2:00PM; Desserts at 4:00PM; Mass at 5:00PM in the pavilion. Cost is $5.00 per family (to cover the cost of pavilion and supplies). Bring a picnic basket for your family and a dessert to share. Soft drinks, water, paper plates, cups and table service will be furnished by social committee. Bring chairs, blankets. Activities include: Swimming pool, rides, batting cages, putt-putt golf, fishing (modest cost for some activities) and a free concert at “Amphitheatre” at 7:00PM. For questions contact Doug and Kim at (330) 699-2372.
Men’s Ministry Survey & Brainstorming
A survey was taken among the men at the Coach Gerry Faust Presentation on August 11. Men who were not able to attend are also welcome to complete the survey. Contact Dave Schmidt at (330) 652-5825 or dschmidtkofc@neo.rr.com. The input is expected to help develop quality programs for men in our area. Once the surveys are completely tallied, there will be a Brainstorming Session on Wednesday, September 1 at 7:00PM in Marian Hall to help determine specific programs for Men’s Ministry.
25th, 40th, 50th and Over Wedding Anniversaries
The Diocese of Youngstown will sponsor a Wedding Anniversary Celebration to honor couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th and over, Wedding Anniversary in 2010. The Wedding Anniversary Celebration will be held on Sunday, October 3 at 2:00PM at St. John the Baptist Church, Canton, Ohio and includes Mass with Bishop Murry, renewal of marriage vows, a personalized certificate for each couple, and a reception for the couples and their families. Registration forms are available in the parish office. Deadline to register is Friday, August 27th.
Why do Catholics Do That?
Offered at two times in Marian Hall:
- Wednesday Evenings, September 22-November 17, 7:00-8:30PM, OR
- Thursday Mornings, September 23-November 18, 10:00-11:30AM
All are welcome! Pre-registration is encouraged: contact Dave Schmidt, at (330) 652-5825 or dschmidtkofc@neo.rr.com
Plans for the Annual Bus Trip to the Italian Festival of San Gennaro in New York City
is complete. The dates are September 9-12, 2010. The tour includes roundtrip motorcoach, three nights accommodation at Hotel Edison, 47th St. in Times Square, refreshments en route, local sightseeing shuttle, shuttle to Italian Festival, buffet dinner at Country Cupboard on return home, all taxes, meal gratuities and baggage handling. Price for the package is $540.00 per person. For more information call tour director, Tony Frank at (330) 718-1779.
Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center
Catholic Cruise to the Exotic Western Caribbean
Come and sail away on a 7 night Catholic Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise with Fr. Brendan Murphy December 12-19, 2010 on the Carnival Valor out of Miami, FL. Ports of Call: Grand Cayman, Cayman Island, Isla Roatan, Belize, and Cozumel, Mexico. Prices begin at $965.00 for two passengers which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass and Rosary offered. Deposits of only $50 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further information or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 1-860-399-1785 or dpayttc@aol.com
The Coming Home Network International is hosting their Eighth Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio, October 22-24: How Firm a Foundation ~Authority of the Sacred Scriptures. This is an event not to be missed, bringing together nine of our nation’s leading Catholic speakers: Columbus’own Msgr. Frank Lane, Dr. Scott and Kimberly Hahn, Dr. Kenneth Howell, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Fr. Ray Ryland, Richard Lane, Bruce Sullivan, Patrick Madrid, Dr. Paul Thigpen, and CHN’s own Marcus Grodi. For more information contact The Coming Home Network International by phone at 1-800-664-5110 or (740) 450-1175. Information is also available on their website at www.chnetwork.org or www.hfaf2010.com. Make October 22-24 a weekend given to God.
Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center
will have a Coffee and Contemplation Series: Essences of Spirituality – Simplicity on Tuesday, September 7 from 9:30-11:30AM. This series focuses on a variety of spiritual and holistic topics. This month’s topic is simplicity. How much is enough? How do the “stuff” and “trappings” of our lives become obstacles on our spiritual pilgrimage? Join with others to examine how living with less actually enables us to live in abundance. Cost for program attendance is $7.00. Participants are welcome to stay for lunch. Cost for program and lunch is $13.70. Advance registration required. For additional information, directions or to register on-line call (724) 964-8886 or www.villaprograms.org.
The Trumbull County Serra Club
is sponsoring the TNT Play “Dial M, for Murder” on Wednesday, September 15 at 7:00PM. Doors open at 6:00PM. Tickets are $15.00. Refreshments will be served. Call (330) 652-1232 for more information.
2010-2011 Foundations in Ministry Program
is intended to provide opportunities for lay men and women who want to better serve God and others in their everyday lives. This program is for those who would like to develop a greater confidence and competence for the volunteer work they do in ministries such as Parish Council, RCIA, Liturgy Committee, Lector, Minister of the Eucharist, etc. and all who would like to become better informed Catholics. Please call the Office of Lay Ministry Formation, Diocese of Youngstown at (330) 744-8451 ext. 271 for more details.
The Foundations in Ministry Program is for you if you~
- are at least 19 years old and have completed high school
- want to engage in serious study of scripture, church and sacraments
- want to deepen your spirituality and integrate your faith with daily life
- are involved in a ministry ~for example, sponsor couple, parish council, pro-life leader of prayer, teacher / catechist or have a desire to be involved
- possess the support of pastor, parish staff, or other church-related institution school, board, commission
- can make a commitment to the Foundations in Ministry Program.
Coach shares his life experience at Mt. Carmel speaker’s program
By GUY VOGRIN
Warren Tribune Chronicle – Originally published on Saturday, August 14, 2010
Re- Published by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with permission
NILES, OHIO -- After the cooks served up a cavatelli dinner to about 75 people Wednesday night, a group at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church heard 90 minutes of inspiring stories of faith, family and football from former Notre Dame Football coach Gerry Faust. Faust was invited to the church by Pastoral Associate Dave Schmidt who is trying to organize a men’s fellowship group in the area. Proceeds from the dinner also helped the Mt. Carmel Scholarship Fund. Faust chronicled his 37 years of a football coaching which began with building a successful program at Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller with a record 174-17-2 and handfuls of state championships. But the wins weren’t as important, according to Faust. “My philosophy was to win the hearts of young me to make them become good people,” he said. The coach was inspired by perseverance demonstrated by three of his Moeller players. The first was a player who was struck with polio to his right arm. Wayne Morrison, through the encouragement of Faust and lots of time on the practice field, managed to win a spot as a place kicker during his senior year. “Wayne made 39 out of 41 extra points, and he received a football scholarship where he beat Tennessee with a late field goal.” Another player, Rick Keller, a defensive back, was cut from the team, and later Faust found him in the chapel. “Anybody who goes to the Lord when he is in trouble deserves a spot on my team,” Faust said. The third, Greg Shubbie, was a non-Catholic who was urged to go back to the public school system because he could not make a particularly talented Moeller team, Faust said. “But he told me he just couldn’t leave Moeller because he loved the school so much. He asked me if he could be one of the managers,” Faust said. “There he was every practice, passing out football and handing out drinks of water. This dedication went on all season, and by the ninth game, I had to find a place on the team for him.” For Faust, life means spending time with his family which includes his Italian wife of more than 45 years and three married children with their own growing families. “But we make time for them… every Thursday night, dinner at my house, and then there is the chance for golfing with my two boys and the son-in-law, even though we aren’t very good,” Faust said. “And then during NCAA basketball tournament time, I put up $50 and pass out the brackets. If I win, I break even. But it’s fun for the whole family, and it gets them talking and excited.” Prayer, especially dedication to the Blessed Mother, is the cornerstone of Faust’s faith, he said. In addition to praying three rosaries each Wednesday for his family, Faust visits the Blessed Sacrament for adoration each week. His devotion to Jesus’ mother began when Faust was in high school, playing for his dad, who was a successful coach for Dayton Chamanade High School. “Dad always wouldn’t let me go out after the games, and this one time I really wanted to go, so I asked my mom. And the answer came back yes. Well, I figured it’s the same thing if I asked the Blessed Mother to ask her son for things,” he said. Faust’s prayers were answered when he was offered to coach his dream job, at Our Lady’s university and the American football factory, Notre Dame University. However, even though the experience did not net as many wins as he had at Moeller (his record at Notre Dame was 30-26-1), Faust says his idea of success is not based on wins and losses. “It was the friendships and experiences that I will never forget” Faust said. Faust realized his dream had to end when he found one of Notre Dame’s all-time great receivers Tim Brown, hunched over in the locker room after a particularly heartbreaking loss to Louisiana State University. “He was upset that he had dropped a pass that could have won the game, but I told Timmy, I made at least five coaching mistakes and that pass wouldn’t have been so important,” Faust said. “I realized right then that the kids were trying too hard.” After Notre Dame, Faust coached about a decade at Akron University but was fired after winning just one game in his final season. “I’ve been at the top, but I’ve been at the bottom too. I’ve been fired, and I gave up my dream job. But Christ had a reason for each one of these experiences. I’ve never looked back because God has a plan for my life.” Faust says that during the tough times, he looks to his Catholic faith, his family and friends. After being fired at Akron, he stayed at the university working in the development department, where he began recruiting high school students. He probably has spoken to about 120,000 kids over the years. Faust dedication to the Blessed Mother has continued in later years. In 1989, he traveled to Europe and made pilgrimages to Fatima, Portugal, Lourdes, France; and Medjugorje, Yugoslavia, all places where people claimed to have visions of Mary. His advice to men of faith is to overcome handicaps, have a dedicated prayer life; use determination, set example of honesty and be a good listener. “You can always find good in a person and be kind. Just walk away from gossip and don’t judge.” But through the years after all is said and done, Faust said he continues to lean on one principle. “The power of prayer is the only answer.” gvogrin@tribtoday.com