RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP

The Church's teaching is clear that a good end does not justify an immoral means. As we all seek to advance the common good by defending the inviolable sanctity of human life from the moment of conception until natural death, by defending marriage, by feeding the hungry and housing the homeless, by welcoming the immigrant and protecting the environment, it is important to recognize that not all possible courses of action are morally acceptable. We have a responsibility to discern carefully which public policies are morally sound. Catholics may choose different ways to respond to compelling social problems, but we cannot differ on our moral obligation to help build a more just and peaceful world through morally acceptable means, so that the weak and vulnerable are protected and human rights and dignity are defended.

FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

First Friday of the month is October 3rd.

Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is at 7:00 AM

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

Second

Daniel Miller and Mariel Ridley

EAGLE SCOUT

Prayerful best wishes to John Anthony Adamitis from the Parish Family of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. John was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America.

WEEKLY COLLECTION

SEPTEMBER 20-21

Collection $5,065.50

Other Income $2,208.00

Total $7,273.50

FLU SHOTS

Monmouth County Health Department will give flu shots on Monday, October 6th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in Carmel Hall. No charge with Medicare Part B or $20.00 without Medicare Part B. Open to residents and non-residents of Asbury Park.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Wednesday, October 1st

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Come and spend some quiet time with the Lord!

CLASS SCHEDULE

Grades 1-5

Sept. 29

October 6, 20 & 27

4:00 to 5:00 PM

Grades 6-7

October 8 & 22

7:00 to 8:30 PM

We congratulate Delores D'Esposito, Carmela Sylvester and Linda Greene. Each has served the Religious Education Program here at Mt. Carmel for over 20 years. We are grateful for their dedication to the children of our Parish.

ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 2008

SATURDAY

5:00 PM Caitlyn Klinger, Kayla Klinger & Alyssa Berning

SUNDAY

7:00 AM Mary Elizabeth Manfredi

9:00 AM Philip Savitsky, Christopher Zayas & Alyssa Figueroa

11:00 AM Allan-Didier Louis, Francis Cafiero & Jennifer Cafiero

CELL PHONE COLLECTION

Used cell phones are being collected for recycling as 911 emergency phones. A box is at the back of the Church for this worthy cause. Any profits realized will be used to subsidize the scholarship fund.

OLMC DAY AT APPLEBEE'S

Fundraising lunch/dinner at Applebee's, Route 66, Ocean, is scheduled for October 21st. OLMC School will receive 10% of your lunch/dinner check. Flyers must be presented and will be found in the Church bulletin the weekend of October 18th.

CALLING ALL ALUMNI!

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School is celebrating 85 years of continuous Catholic Education in Asbury Park. You are invited to an Alumni Reunion Celebration on Saturday, November 29th beginning with Liturgy at 5:00 PM and continuing with a celebration in the School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $37.50 per person and includes an open buffet from Falco Caterers. Please make check payable to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church-85th Celebration and mail to OLMC School, 1212 First Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number along with the number of people attending. You must be 18 years of age to attend.

BOOSTERS

Boosters for the 85th Anniversary Celebration will be sold after all the Masses at the main entrance to the Church. The cost is $5.00 per name.

THURSDAY SPIRITUAL HOUR

The Members of the Third Order of the Most Holy Trinity are sponsoring an hour of prayer in Carmel Hall on Thursday, October 2nd from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. All are invited.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

PM 5:00 Arnold Faulhaber by Marge & Family (Ann.)

Sam J. Vona (In Remembrance of our Wedding

Anniversary) by Pat Vona

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

7:00 Special Intention of All Parishioners

9:00 Gavino & Theresa Siciliano & Family by Rocky & Edward Juliano

Joseph Mudrick by Children, Joanna & Paul

11:00 Deceased Members of the Paduano & Corbo Families by Rosemary & Gene Paduano

Giovannina & Clemente De Risi by Children & Grandchildren

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

7:00 Vincent Trocchio by Family

Paul Peluso by John Aldarelli

MONASTERY Josephine Sines by Rita Kendrick

MONASTERY Special Intention

PM 7:00 Thomas, Jennie & Anthony Aldarelli by Elizabeth Aldarelli

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

7:00 Anna M. Burgess by Daughter, Maureen Burgess

Michael Bruno by Phyllis & Family

MONASTERY John Bacharde, Sr. by Dolores Drobny

MONASTERY Special Intention

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1

7:00 Emilio & Francesca Soriano by Sal & Celia Cascone

William F. English by Frank & Betty Masco

MONASTERY Carmen Albarelli by Ricky Binaco

MONASTERY Special Intention

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2

7:00 John Mentzel by Diane Todd

Walter Bihuniak by M/M Jerry Casper

MONASTERY Special Intention

MONASTERY Robert Campbell by Suzanne Fitzgerald

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3-FIRST FRIDAY

7:00 Alfonso & Elizabeth Freda by Children

Laura Longo by Sister, Linda Greene

MONASTERY Margaret Jane "Peg" Rock by Stephen & Thomas Parratt

MONASTERY Arthur De Angelis by Marion, Michael & Clarice

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

7:00 Pasquale Perrotto by Wife & Children

Ethel Mary "Snookie" Mc Carthy Spiewak by Barbara Davies

MONASTERY Charles Zarcaro, Sr. by Sissy Vacchiano & Sons

MONASTERY Rosemarie "Roe" Vaccaro-Wilson by Daughter, Corynne Wilson (Ann.)

PM 5:00 M/M Leon P. Maes by Family

Rosario Vaccaro by Granddaughter, Michele

Crispi-Moloney

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

7:00 Special Intention of All Parishioners

9:00 Deceased Members of the Italian-American Senior Citizens Club of Asbury Park

Josephine De Angelis by Husband, Arthur & Daughters, Joanna & Barbara

11:00 Walter & Margaret Mc Kenna by Ken & Cathy Mc Kenna

Charles & Carmella Iannuzzi by Daughter, Rosemary & Family

The Sanctuary Lamp for this week: Deceased Family & Friends requested by Helen De Sarno

Altar Candle #1 for this week: Vina A. Vacchiano requested by Joe & Grace Vetrano

Altar Candle #2 for this week: Vina A. Vacchiano requested by Joe & Grace Vetrano

Immaculate Conception Candle #1 for this week: Lena & John Corbo requested by Niece, Theresa Vaccaro

Immaculate Conception Candle #2 for this week: Lena & John Corbo requested by Niece, Theresa Vaccaro

St. Michael of the Saints Candle #1 for this week: In Thanksgiving requested by Ann Matthews

St. Michael of the Saints Candle #2 for this week: In Thanksgiving requested by Ann Matthews

Our Altar Breads & Sacramental Wine to be used for Masses at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish this week were donated in loving memory of the Di Leo Family by the Parratt Family

The candle in front of Our Lady of the Assumption is dedicated to all who serve our country in the United States or overseas.

Flowers on the altar this week are given in loving memory of

Sam Vona, in remembrance of our wedding anniversary, by Wife, Pat

Margaret & Stephan Hetman by Norine & Jacqueline

Carmine D'Esposito by Wife, Jackie

Flowers are placed on the Blessed Mother's Altar in remembrance of the birthday of Rose Camooso by Daughter, Rita

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

The Civilian Welfare Fund Council at Fort Monmouth is sponsoring a bus trip to Madison Square Garden to see Cirque Du Soleil on Wednesday, November 12th. The bus leaves the commuter parking lot on the corner of Hwy. 36 and Hope Road at 9:00 AM sharp. Cost of $65.00 includes ticket and transportation. Call Fran at 732-532-7664 for information and reservations.

MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS

Join the Italian-American Seniors on a bus trip to the Sight and Sound Theater production of Miracle of Christmas on Wednesday, December 10th. Cost is $86.00 per person and includes transportation, show and a stop for a family-style dinner at Hershey Farm Restaurant. Call Theresa Woolley at 732-774-4134 for information or reservations.

FALL CLOTHING DRIVE

Drop off times for new and wearable used clothing, coats, curtains, linens, shoes, pocketbooks and stuffed animals are:

Saturday, October 4th 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday, October 5th 7:00 AM to 12:15 PM.

Please bring all donations in plastic bags (no hangers or boxes, please) to the Parish Center—Gym located in the main parking lot of the Church.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712

September 21, 2008

DIOCESAN ASSESSMENT COLLECTION

Our monthly Diocesan Assessment Collection will be taken up this weekend, September 20--21. The envelope for this collection is included in the packet of envelopes mailed to your home. Our monthly assessment is $4,063.00.

WEEKLY COLLECTION

SEPTEMBER 13-14

Collection $5,269.10

Other Income $2,328.00

Total $7,597.10

RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP

As the Holy Father taught in Deus Caritas Est, "The direct duty to work for a just ordering of society is proper to the lay faithful" (no. 29). This duty is more critical than ever in today's political environment, where Catholics may feel politically disenfranchised, sensing that no party and too few candidates fully share the Church's comprehensive commitment to the life and dignity of every human being from conception to natural death. Yet this is not the time for retreat or discouragement; rather, it is a time for renewed engagement. Forming their consciences in accord with Catholic teaching, Catholic lay men and women can become actively involved: running for office; working within political parties; communicating their concerns and positions to elected officials and joining diocesan social mission or advocacy networks, state Catholic conference initiatives, community organizations and other efforts to apply authentic moral teaching in the public square. Even those who cannot vote have the right to have their voices heard on issues that affect their lives and the common good.

BANNS

Third

Thomas Burton Barham and Anne De Sarno

First

Daniel Miller and Mariel Ridley

60^th Wedding Anniversary Blessings to

Fred and Theresa Freda

from the Parish Family of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Wednesday, October 1st

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Come and spend some quiet time with the Lord!

TODAY IS CATECHETICAL SUNDAY

The Word of God in the life and mission of the Church

Jesus Christ is the life and mission of the Church.

We celebrate those who serve the parish by bringing the Word of God into the hearts of others.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Grades 1-5

Sept. 22, 29

October 6, 20 & 27

4:00 to 5:00 PM

Grades 6-7

October 8 & 22

7:00 to 8:30 PM

OPENING LITURGY

Grade Four of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School invites all to attend their opening liturgy on Tuesday, September 23rd at 9:00 AM Mass. St. Padre Pio will be honored at this liturgy.

NEW ALTAR SERVERS

The Priests and Deacon of the parish invite any young lady or young man, either attending Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School or Public School, from the 4^th grade or higher, to become an altar server. If you are interested in becoming an altar server, please pick up a sign-up sheet in the sacristy after Mass. Please return all sign-up sheets to the rectory as soon as possible. Practice sessions for new altar servers will be held in the Church on Saturday, September 27th, October 4th and October 11th from 11:00 AM sharp until 12:00 Noon.

RCIA is a process for non-Catholics who wish to enter the Church or for those Catholics who have not completed their Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Eucharist and /or Confirmation). Classes will begin on Tuesday, October 7th at 7:00 PM in Carmel Hall. Those interested in coming into the Church or completing their Sacraments should contact Deacon Ken Mc Kenna at 732-493-4758 as soon as possible to schedule an interview.

CATHOLIC WOMEN OF ZION RETREAT DAY

You are invited to the Catholic Women of Zion, Chapter 1, Retreat Day on Saturday, October 25th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at St. Martha Church, 3800 Herbertsville Road, Point Pleasant. Start the Retreat at 8:30 AM with Mass celebrated by Fr. Mike Sullivan in the Church. The speaker is J. Dennis Cadigan, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and certified spiritual director. Dr. Cadigan will share "Coping with Suffering in Everyday Life." Cost is $15.00 and includes lunch. For reservations (required) please call spell your last name and leave your telephone number at 732-295-3630 ext. 77, no later than October 21st.

7:00 In Remembrance of the Birthday of Kathleen "Kay" Taylor by Daughter, Barbara & Louis Celmer & Family

11:00 Deceased Members of the Paduano & Corbo Families by Rosemary & Gene Paduano

The Sanctuary Lamp for this week: Joe & Dee D'Auria requested by Joe & Cheryl D'Auria & Family

Altar Candle #1 for this week: Joe & Dee D'Auria requested by Joe & Cheryl D'Auria & Family

Altar Candle #2 for this week: In loving memory of Steve Vacchiano requested by Frank & Betty Masco

Immaculate Conception Candle #1 for this week: Vina A. Vacchiano requested by Steve & Celeste de Capua

Immaculate Conception Candle #2 for this week: Vina A. Vacchiano requested by Steve & Celeste de Capua

St. Michael of the Saints Candle #1 for this week: Kathleen "Kay" Taylor requested by Family

St. Michael of the Saints Candle #2 for this week: Anthony Vitale requested by Aunt & Uncle, M/M A. Grossi

Our Altar Breads & Sacramental Wine to be used for Masses at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish this week were donated in loving memory of Ricky Caliendo by Frank & Betty Masco.

The candle in front of Our Lady of the Assumption is dedicated to all who serve our country in the United States or overseas.

Flowers are placed in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in loving memory of John Greengrove by Grandmother, Pat De Santis

Drop off times for new and wearable used clothing, coats, curtains, linens, shoes, pocketbooks and stuffed animals are

Please bring all donations in plastic bags (no hangers or boxes, please) to the Parish Center—Gym located in the main parking lot of the Church.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

Asbury Park, NJ 07712

September 14, 2008

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

For more than 100 years, The Catholic University of America, founded by the American bishops and chartered by the Vatican, has depended upon the generosity of parishioners throughout the United States to help financially deserving students afford a CUA education. Grounded in the philosophy of Catholic intellectual tradition, students receive an excellent liberal arts education that prepares them to make a difference in today’s world. Please give generously in our collection for CUA this weekend!

DIOCESAN ASSESSMENT COLLECTION

Our monthly Diocesan Assessment Collection will be taken up next weekend, September 20--21. The envelope for this collection is included in the packet of envelopes mailed to your home. Our monthly assessment is $4,063.00.

WEEKLY COLLECTION

AUGUST 30-31 SEPTEMBER 6-7

Collection $5,628.50 Collection $5,160.00

Other Income $947.00 Other Income $938.00

Total $6,575.50 Total $6,098.00

END OF SUMMER/NEW SCHOOL YEAR COLLECTION

To date, the total of our End of Summer/New School Year Collection is $6,694.00. I thank you for your generous contributions to this important collection.

RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP

In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation. This obligation is rooted in our baptismal commitment to follow Jesus and to bear Christian witness in all we do. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us, "It is necessary that all participate, each according to his position and role, in promoting the common good. This obligation is inherent in the dignity of the human person. ... As far as possible citizens should take an active part in public life" (nos. 1913-1915). The Catholic call to faithful citizenship affirms the importance of political participation and insists that public service is a worthy vocation. As Catholics, we should be guided more by our moral convictions than by our attachment to a political party or interest group. We are called to bring together our principles and our political choices, our values and our votes, to help build a better world.

Dear Father Charles & Parishioners,

You made our day with those magic words, "Come and get the 'Undy Sunday' items." How grateful we are to be able to give out new socks and undies along with school clothes. Every child deserves to go to school feeling good about him/herself. Once again you have blessed our children greatly and given us the encouragement to keep serving those who need us the most--God's children.

Love, the Volunteers at Madonna House

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY

The Word of God in the life and mission of the Church

Jesus Christ is the life and mission of the Church.

Join with the parish on September 20-21 as we celebrate those who serve the parish by bringing the Word of God into the hearts of others.

SEPTEMBER CLASS SCHEDULE

Grades 1-5	Sept. 15, 22, 29	4:00 to 5:00 PM
Grades 6-7	Sept. 17	7:00 to 8:30 PM

NEW ALTAR SERVERS

The Priests and Deacon of the parish invite any young lady or young man, either attending Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School or Public School, from the 4^th grade or higher, to become an altar server. If you are interested in becoming an altar server, please pick up a sign-up sheet in the sacristy after Mass. Please return all sign-up sheets to the rectory as soon as possible. Practice sessions for new altar servers will be held in the Church on Saturday, September 27th, October 4th and October 11th from 11:00 AM sharp until 12:00 Noon.

RCIA is a process for non-Catholics who wish to enter the Church or for those Catholics who have not completed their Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Eucharist and /or Confirmation). Classes will begin on Tuesday, October 7th at 7:00 PM in Carmel Hall. Those interested in coming into the Church or completing their Sacraments should contact Deacon Ken Mc Kenna at 732-493-4758 as soon as possible to schedule an interview. Interviews should be scheduled by September 15th.

BANNS

Second

Thomas Burton Barham and Anne De Sarno

50^th Wedding Anniversary Blessings to

Anthony and Lorraine De Angelis

from the Parish Family of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church

Your prayers are requested for the peaceful repose of the souls of

Jerry J. Tanfara, Jr., Alfred J. Cholowinski and

William J. Gatzmer.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

PM 5:00 Keith Spaeth by Barbara & Victor Calvo

Concetta & Anthony Stelluto by Phyllis & Jim

Stelluto

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Triumph of the Cross

7:00 Special Intention of All Parishioners

9:00 Christine & Frank Ryan by Daughter, Terry Ryan

Ralph Bruno by Children & Grandchildren

11:00 Hugh & Victoria Ducey by Francis & Marjorie Ducey

Patricia Frederick by Children & Grandchildren

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

7:00 Beatrice & Edward C. Britton & Family by Margie & Family

Eleanor Farruggio by Sister, Rose & Family

MONASTERY Vina A. Vacchiano by Anne Annecharico

MONASTERY Arthur De Angelis by Norma Freeman

PM 7:00 Eleanor & Samuel Farruggio by Sam, Diane & Lian Farruggio

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

7:00 Clemente & Giovannina De Risi by Children & Grandchildren

Clemente Cavezza and Anna & Clemente De Risi by Wife & Daughter

MONASTERY Carmen Albarelli by Eleanore Quatrano

MONASTERY Josephine Sines by Nadia Loperfido

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

7:00 Joe & Dee D'Auria by Joe & Cheryl D'Auria & Family

Hans Krook by His Brothers: Frej, Christopher, Lars, Jonathan & Erik

MONASTERY Stephen E. Vacchiano by Frank & Betty Masco

MONASTERY Elizabeth Freda by Elizabeth Freda Wilson

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

7:00 Angela Gatta by John & Minerva Mc Swieney

Stephan Hetman by Daughters, Norine & Jacqueline

MONASTERY Vina A. Vacchiano by Joan & John Aldarelli

MONASTERY Charles A. Zarcaro, Sr. by Lucy Visconti

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

7:00 Alfonso & Elizabeth Freda by Children

William English by Eleanore Quatrano

MONASTERY Special Intention

MONASTERY Carol Tesauro by Daughter, Yolanda Aldarelli

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

7:00 Don Sammarco by Family

Vona Brothers: Ralph, Tony & Sam by Ann & Caroline

MONASTERY Special Intention

MONASTERY Richard Caliendo by M/M James Vacchiano

PM 5:00 Louis & Matilda Di Lieto by Eleanor & Ralph

Williams

Antonio Sammartano & Rosalia Mendola and

Antonio Micale & Maria Milio by Micale &

Dumbra Families

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

7:00 Special Intention of All Parishioners

9:00 John Francis Greengrove by Grandparents Pat & Al De Santis (Ann.)

Edward English by Children & Grandchildren (Ann.)

11:00 Elizabeth & Percy Couse by Elizabeth Hardy

Joseph Guigno (Ann.) & Joseph Vincent Guigno by Son & Father, Michael A. Guigno

The Sanctuary Lamp for this week: Rose Sammarco requested by the Family

Altar Candle #1 for this week: Rose Sammarco requested by the Family

Altar Candle #2 for this week: Rose Sammarco requested by the Family

Immaculate Conception Candle #1 for this week: Rose Sammarco requested by the Family

Immaculate Conception Candle #2 for this week: Rose Sammarco requested by the Family

St. Michael of the Saints Candle #1 for this week: Special Intention

St. Michael of the Saints Candle #2 for this week: John Bruscella requested by Wife, Nancy Bruscella

Our Altar Breads & Sacramental Wine to be used for Masses at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish this week were donated in loving memory of Rose Sammarco by the Family

The candle in front of Our Lady of the Assumption is dedicated to all who serve our country in the United States or overseas.

Flowers on the altar this week are given in loving memory of

Randolph Maccanico by Maria Amodio & Family

Raphael Maccanico by Maria Amodio & Family

Niki Maccanico by Maria Amodio & Family

Flowers on St. Anthony's altar are given in loving memory of

John Bruscella by Wife, Nancy Bruscella

BUS TRIP TO ST. KATHERINE DREXEL SHRINE

Join the Immaculate Conception Society for a trip to the Shrine of St. Katherine Drexel outside Philadelphia on Tuesday, September 30th. The cost of $40.00 includes transportation, light lunch and a tour of Mother Drexel's House. The bus will leave OLMC parking lot at 8:30 AM sharp and leave St. Katherine's for home at 2:30 PM. For reservations call Maureen Lago at 732-531-8112 or Theresa Guigno at 732-531-2249.

OLMC LADIES’ SOCIETY

OLMC Ladies’ Society will meet on Tuesday, September 16^th at 1:00 PM in Carmel Hall.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS

Court Holy Spirit Catholic Daughters of the Americas will meet on Thursday, September 18^th at 12:00 Noon with a covered dish luncheon in Carmel Hall.

FALL CLOTHING DRIVE

Drop off times for new and wearable used clothing, coats, curtains, linens, shoes, pocketbooks and stuffed animals are

Saturday, October 4th 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday, October 5th 7:00 AM to 12:15 PM.

Please bring all donations in plastic bags (no hangers or boxes, please) to the Parish Center—Gym

located in the main parking lot of the Church.