OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH WEBSITE: www.olmcmiddletown.org 90 EUCLID AVENUE, MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK 10940 “La Bruna” Ancient Carmelite Icon of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast Day July 16th The Icon of Mary, “La Bruna”, is the oldest image of Mary that has been adopted by the Carmelites. “La Bruna” means “The Brown One” which refers to the dark color in which the complexion of Our Lady is painted. This style of iconography was given the nickname “sweet kiss” by the Greeks due to the fondness shown by the Mother to her Child. Traditionally it is said to have come from Mount Carmel, the place where the Carmelites were founded. This icon of Mary was crowned by decree of the Vatican Council on July 11, 1875. It is preserved in the Carmelites’ basilica Church in Naples, Italy. OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH: Fr. John Horan, O. Carm………………Pastor Assisted by: Fr. Vincent Phuong Nguyen,O.Carm. and Fr. Anthony Trung Nguyen, O.Carm. Deacon Edward Woods Mrs. Maureen Waterman ............ Parish Secretary Phone ..................................................... 343-4121 SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 am -1:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 3:30pm (closed 1:00-2:00pm for lunch) COUNSELING: Contact Fr. Hasely King, O.Carm. at: [email protected]CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST: Weekend Masses: .................... Saturday -5:00 p.m. ...............................Sunday - 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. ................. 11:30 a.m. (Family Mass) & 4:30 p.m. Weekday Mass: ........................Mon. - Fri. 7:00a.m. ........................................................ (Priory Chapel) Holy Days ........................... Please see the bulletin RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: Mrs. Nancy Miller. Director of Religious Education Phone: .......................................................... 342-1510 Email: ....................................... [email protected]Hours:............................. Mon.: 12:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. ............................. Tues. -Thurs.: 8:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m. ............................................ Fri. 8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. MT. CARMEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Ms. Jennifer Langford ................................ Principal Phone: ......................................................... 343-8836 (SACRAMENT OF) RECONCILIATION: Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. or by appointment. (SACRAMENT OF) BAPTISM: Call Religious Education Office for information. (SACRAMENT OF) MARRIAGE: Please call the Priory Office for an appointment NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to Mt. Carmel! Please pick up a Registration Form in the Gathering area or at the Priory Office or visit: www.olmcmiddletown.org Registration and evidence of participation is required at least eight (8) months before scheduling of marriage or Baptism.
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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH
WEBSITE: www.olmcmiddletown.org
90 EUCLID AVENUE, MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK 10940
“La Bruna” Ancient Carmelite Icon of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Feast Day July 16th The Icon of Mary, “La Bruna”, is the oldest image
of Mary that has been adopted by the Carmelites.
“La Bruna” means “The Brown One” which refers
to the dark color in which the complexion of Our Lady is painted. This style of iconography was
given the nickname “sweet kiss” by the Greeks
due to the fondness shown by the Mother to her
Child.
Traditionally it is said to have come from
Mount Carmel, the place where the Carmelites
were founded. This icon of Mary was crowned by decree of the
Vatican Council on July 11, 1875. It is preserved
in the Carmelites’ basilica Church in Naples, Italy.
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH: Fr. John Horan, O. Carm………………Pastor
Education forms to the Religious Education office.
Classes will be filled on a first come basis.
If you have a child entering K or 1st grade in
September it’s time to begin their formal religious
instruction. Forms and information are available in the
communications center in the Gathering Area of the
Church. Please provide us with a copy of the child’s
Baptismal certificate. If baptism is needed please contact
Mrs. Miller to make arrangements.
If you have an older child, that has never attended
instruction we also have a program for you.
ARE YOU A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WHO
WANTS TO PREPARE FOR CONFIRMATION?
This September we will have a special class for high school age students to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. The class will be held on Monday eve-nings. Forms are available in the gathering Space. Please indicate “HIGH SCHOOL CLASS” on the top of your form.
CATECHISTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
The Religious Education Program is seeking college age
young people who may be interested in becoming
catechists in our new High School Confirmation
Preparation program. A desire to help others grow in
faith is essential. The program begins in September and
will be held on Monday evenings. Training and materials
are provided. For more information on this new Ministry
in our parish please see Mrs. Miller’s contact information
below.
For more information about any of the above contact
Prayer requests can also be sent to that address and Katie
will get the information out to all on the prayer chain.
If you do not use e-mail and wish to be part of the prayer
chain call the priory office and leave your name and
phone number with Maureen.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: The school office will be open Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-
12:30pm. The office will be closed on Fridays. If you need to reach someone at the school you can always call and leave a message your call will be returned.
MT. CARMEL REGISTRATION: Registration for the 2014-2015 school year continues. We have
openings in our PK3/4 program as well as grades 1-8. There are scholarships available for families who qualify in grades K-6. If you would like more information about the school, having a
tour and/or obtaining a registration packet, please call the main office number below.
For more information please call the school’s main office 343-8836 or visit our site: www.mtcarmelschoolmiddletown.org
ANNUAL FR. FORRESTER MEMORIAL
PADRE GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 27th Annual Fr. Forrester Memorial Padre Golf
Tournament, sponsored by the Carmelite Friars,
will be held on Monday, July 27th at the West Hills
Country Club in Middletown, NY.
The $150.00 fee is all inclusive and begins with
registration and a continental breakfast at 9:30am.
The fee also includes: lunch, golf, greens fees, golf
cart, and door prizes! You may also come to the
dinner for $60. Advance registration is required.
Journals ads cost $25, $50 or $100.
Raffle tickets are also available. Come and enjoy
a day of golfing and support our Carmelite Friars!
For more information or to register, please call
Gloria Mullarkey 845-344-0876 – Mon-Fri -
8:30-4:30pm.
IMPROVEMENTS, REARRANGING AND
TRYING NEW THINGS AT
OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL
Over the course of the past year several people have
spoken to me about some difficulties with our worship
space and improvements they would like to see. I find
myself in agreement with those who point to our
flooring and speak of a need for improvements there,
and also with those who feel our lighting is inadequate.
I hope that in the next two years we can fix these
problem areas - in time for the 25th anniversary of our
Church. We will need to get some estimates and raise
the needed funds. I have no doubt that we can do it.
I have heard from some people that they are unable to
see the lectern and lector due to the pillar in the
sanctuary. Since we cannot remove the pillar let’s see
if sight lines improve by moving the lectern to the other
side of the sanctuary.
Another concern that has been expressed is the lack of
reverence and quiet in the Church. I am perhaps one of
the biggest offenders of that as I often stop by a pew to
say hello. On an experimental basis we are moving the
tabernacle into the sanctuary from its present location.
We will put the statue of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
there, and perhaps the baptism font from the original
Church.
Now when entering the pew the proper form of
reverence is a genuflection or a bow to the tabernacle.
All of these changes have been discussed by the Litur-
gy Committee and the Pastoral Council.
Let’s see how they work for us. This is only an
experiment and we will evaluate it before Christmas.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Fr. John
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
If you know someone who is sick and shut-in and
would like to receive the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick, please call the Pr iory at
343-4121 so that Fr. John, Fr. Vincent or
Fr. Anthony can visit.
COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND
If you know someone who is homebound and unable to
come to church, if they would like to receive the
Eucharist you may also call the Pr iory at the same
number for a minister to visit with the Eucharist.
Our goal is to ensure that everyone who desires an
anointing or that those who wish to receive the
Eucharist but are unable to come to Mass is visited by
Fr. John, Fr. Vincent, Fr. Anthony or a
Eucharistic Minister.
PARISH CENTER The Parish Center is available for rental to both Parishioners and Non-Parishioners for weddings, parties (birthdays, Baptisms, anniversary, etc.) or meetings. For more information please call