Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

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1 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 300 Fulton Street Redwood City, CA Tel. (650) Fax: (650) Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2016 Parish Center Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Parish Staff Pastor: Rev. Ulysses D Aquila Deacon: Rev. Mr. Thomas J. Boyle Principal: Teresa Anthony Development: Nori Jabba Kid s Place: Maureen Arnott CCD: Magdalena Hernández Youth Confirmation: Judy Draper Director of Music: Bianca Remlinger Spanish Music Ministry: Andres Garcia Administrative Assistant: Alba Canelo Mass Schedule Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm (Español), and 5 pm Saturday: 8: 15 am and 5:00 pm Vigil Mass Monday to Friday 8:15 am Reconciliation/Confession Saturday 3:30 4:30 pm It is [Christ] whom we proclaim, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. Colossians 1:28b Baptisms / Bautismos Call parish at least two months in advance. Llame a la parroquia a lo menos dos meses antes. Weddings / Bodas Call parish at least six months in advance. Llame a la parroquia a lo menos seis meses antes. Mission Statement Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish is a Christ-centered community in the Roman Catholic tradition. We try to share the Good News of salvation with others. As a diverse community, we value and respect individual differences. As God s people, we gather in the Spirit to pray, to celebrate the sacraments, to teach, to learn, to console, to rejoice, to minister and to renew our faith with one another.

2 Notes from the Pastor This Friday we ll celebrate the feast of one of the most intriguing figures from the New Testament, St. Mary Magdalene. Like Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene has such a prominent place in the Gospel narratives that her life has inspired a number of biographies, novels and even movies. Some of these works are serious history based on careful research; others are pure fiction. Certainly the idea, suggested in the best-seller, The Da Vinci Code, that Mary Magdalene was attached romantically to Jesus is completely unfounded. There s not a scrap of evidence anywhere in the Scriptures for that kind of relationship between them. Even so, we do know from the Gospels that Mary Magdalene held a very special place in Jesus affections. It seems that Jesus had early on cured her from some serious affliction and that, ever after, she remained one of his closest disciples. Because there are a number of Mary s who figure significantly in the New Testament narratives, Mary Magdalene has often been confused, for example, with the sinful woman in Luke s Gospel, the one who comes and bathes Jesus feet with her tears and then dries them with her hair. She has also been mistaken for Mary, the sister of Lazarus and Martha. What is most significant about Mary Magdalene is that she was among the women who were present at the Crucifixion and burial of Jesus along with Mary, the Mother of our Lord. Shortly after his burial, Mary Magdalene went to Jesus tomb in order to anoint his body. It was she who first discovered the empty cave and it was to Mary Magdalene that the Risen Christ first appeared. The fact that she was given this privilege is certainly a testimony to the esteem in which Jesus held Mary Magdalene. A later pope, St. Gregory the Great, wrote that we should all reflect on Mary Magdalene s attitude and her love for Christ. When the other disciples had left the tomb, Mary remained. When the other disciples had lost hope, Mary was still seeking him. Mary continued to long for the one whom she thought they had taken away. And so it happened that the woman who stayed behind to seek Jesus Christ was the only one who saw him. Mary Magdalene teaches us that perseverance and steady faithfulness are essential to our spiritual life. In our times, Mary Magdalene has also become the icon of a particularly feminine type of spirituality and she very appropriately serves as an image of strength and fortitude, negating any idea that women in the Scriptures are merely servers or helpers of men. Like Jesus mother, Mary Magdalene models for all of us the way to steadfastly follow Jesus and how to put God s will first in our lives. Fr. Ulysses Notas del Párroco Este viernes celebraremos la fiesta de una de las figuras más interesantes del Nuevo Testamento, Santa María Magdalena. Como Poncio Pilatos, María Magdalena tiene un lugar muy prominente en los relatos evangélicos y por eso su vida ha inspirado una serie de biografías, novelas e incluso películas. Algunas de estas obras son de historia auténtica, basadas en investigación cuidadosa; otras son pura ficción. Ciertamente, la idea, sugerida en la novela famosa, El Código Da Vinci, que María Magdalena era como novia de Jesús es completamente falsa. No hay ni una pizca de evidencia en cualquier parte de las Escrituras para ese tipo de relación entre ellos. A la misma vez, sabemos por los Evangelios que María Magdalena tuvo un lugar muy especial en el afecto de Jesús. Parece que Jesús desde el principio la había curado de alguna enfermedad grave y que, desde entonces, ella siguió siendo uno de sus discípulos más cercanos. Debido a que hay una serie de 'Marías' que ocupan un lugar importante en los relatos del Nuevo Testamento, María Magdalena a veces se confunde, por ejemplo, con la mujer pecadora en el Evangelio de Lucas, ella que viene y baña los pies de Jesús con sus lágrimas y luego los seca con sus cabellos. Ella también se ha confundido con María, la hermana de Lázaro y Marta. Lo que es más significativo sobre María Magdalena es que ella fue una de las mujeres que estaban presentes por la crucifixión y entierro de Jesús, junto con María, la Madre de nuestro Señor. Poco después de su entierro, María Magdalena fue al sepulcro de Jesús para ungir su cuerpo. Fue ella quien descubrió la cueva vacía, y fue a María Magdalena que el Cristo resucitado apareció por primera vez. El hecho de que se le dio este privilegio es ciertamente un testimonio de la estima que Jesús tenía por María Magdalena. San Gregorio Magno escribió que todos debemos reflexionar sobre la actitud de María Magdalena y su amor por Cristo. Cuando los otros discípulos habían salido de la tumba, María se quedó. Cuando los otros discípulos habían perdido la esperanza, María siguió buscando a él. Siguió anhelando a él con todo el corazón. Y así sucedió que la mujer que se quedó atrás para buscar a Jesucristo, era la única que lo vio. María Magdalena nos enseña que la perseverancia y la fidelidad constante son esenciales para nuestra vida espiritual. En nuestros tiempos, María Magdalena también se ha convertido en ejemplo de la espiritualidad femenina, y sirve como una imagen de la fuerza y fortaleza, negando cualquier idea de que las mujeres en las Escrituras no son más que servidores o ayudantes de los hombres. Al igual que la madre de Jesús, María Magdalena, nos muestra la manera de seguir a Jesús con firmeza y como debemos poner en primer lugar la voluntad de Dios en nuestras vidas. Padre Ulises

3 Our Pre School Program still accepting applications for the pre school class. Children must be 3 before September 1st. Class meet Tuesday/Thursday from 9:00 am 12:00 pm. Please contact Maureen or Marnott@mountcarmel.org Registration Registrations for the coming year of Religious Education Program will begin in August, This includes: First Communion & Confirmation registration. For more Information please call Magdalena Hernandez, Inscripciones Adult Religious Education R.C.I.A. One Hour Sessions Begin Sunday September 4, 2016 Rooted from the very beginning of Church tradition, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is the path for welcoming new inquirers into our community of believers. If you, or someone close to you, are considering becoming a member of the Catholic community here at Our Lady of Mount Carmel then please accept our invitation to join with us weekly on Sunday, following the 8:00 AM Mass in the Small Chapel on the James Street side of the Church. In a small group discussion format, we use this opportunity to discuss the readings of the week, unpacking layers of meaning, church tradition, and church teachings. Most importantly, we share the relevancy of these readings in our lives today. We also discuss questions regarding the Rite itself, look at what the Rite offers all of us during this wonderful spiritual journey, and how the Church uses the Rite for those seeking any or all of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist. We encourage those already members of the community to consider being a part of the RCIA team where by sharing your faith you will receive the gift that comes by helping others grow in theirs. Finally, we ask you to consider being sponsors, walking with and supporting the inquirers as they grow. Please welcome them warmly into our community. For further information, contact John Spotorno, RCIA coordinator, johnspotorno@gmail.com or call, cell (650) or at home (650) Inscripciones para el siguiente año de Catecismo comenzaran el primer domingo de agosto. Esto incluye registración para Primera Comunión y Confirmación. Información por favor llamar a Magdalena Hernández, Archdiocesan Annual Appeal 2016 Thank all of you who have contributed to the Archbishop Annual Appeal. Our parish assessment this year is $74,614. To date we have received $31,062. Our new balance $43,552. Please consider how you can help us meet our goal. For those who have not, would you take one of the brochures and consider what you might do to help us make our goal? Land of Peace is a nonprofit organization with the mission of helping and supporting Christian families in the Holy Land through the Patriarch of Jerusalem. When anyone purchases handmade arts they help this mission. Land of Peace is a nonprofit organization representing Jerusalem Christian Families. They are scheduled to visit our church this weekend July 16 & 17, 2016.

4 Saturday, July 16, :00 PM AngelaTerrito Sunday, July 17, :00 AM Dina Sandrini 10:00 AM Cuong Tran & Houn Phan 12:00 PM (Español) Oscar Alvarez & Ramiro Godinez 5:00 PM Aurora de Gala Ona Lopez Monday, July 18, :15 AM Concetta Tanti Tuesday, July 19, :15 AM Marino Mangiola Wednesday, July 20, :15 AM Alison Huber (anniv.) Thursday, July 21, :15 AM Pro-populo Friday, July 22, :15 AM Catherine Lyons (anniv.) Saturday, July 23, :15 AM Dorothy Tanti THIS WEEK AT MT. CARMEL Monday, July 18, 2016 Charismatic Leaders 7 pm P. Center Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Men s Basketball 8:30 pm L Hall Wednesday, July 20, 2016 SVDP Det. Min. 10:00 am P. C Charismatic Group 7 pm L/H Thursday, July 21, 2016 Good Grief 6 pm O. Chapel SVDP Soc. 7 pm L. H. Ensayo Coro Hispano 7 pm P. Center PRAY DAILY Each Christian needs half an hour of prayer each day, except when we are busy; then we need an hour. St. Francis de Sales MERCY Among the attributes of God, although they are all equal, mercy shines with even more brilliance than justice. Miguel de Cervantes

5 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Camillus de Lellis Wednesday: St. Apollinaris Thursday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi Friday: St. Mary Magdalene Saturday: St. Bridget of Sweden; Blessed Virgin Mary GOOD GRIEF MINISTRY The loss of every loved one creates many changes, challenges and pain. Good Grief, an ongoing support group, meets every Thursday at the Parish Center, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. We care. We share. Do come. HOMEBOUND MINISTRY If someone in your family is homebound, lives nearby and is unable to attend Mass, but would like to received the Eucharist, please contact Julie O Leary at (650) Communion ministers are needed to bring the Eucharist to homebound parishioners. Please call Julie O Leary if you would like to participate in this worthy ministry. Welcome Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Registration Form The following confidential information will be entered in our parish data system. It is only for the purpose of knowing and serving you better. Name (s): Address: City: zip: Telephone: Others in your household: Number of adults over 18 years of age: Number of children under 18 years of age:

6 OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL # Fulton St. Redwood City, CA CONTACT PERSON Alba L. Canelo, Bulletin Editor: Fr. Ulysses D Aquila, Pastor: ADDRESS acanelo@mountcarmel.org SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Window7 PRINTER Toshiba e studio 3055c TRANSMISSION TIME By 11:00 a.m. On Wednesday SUNDAY OF PUBLICATION Jul 17, 2016 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS None