Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 300 Fulton Street ▪ Redwood City, CA 94062 Tel. (650) 366-3802 ▪ Fax: (650) 366-1421 [email protected] [email protected] ▪ www.mountcarmel.org

Twenty–eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 15, 2017 Parish Center Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Parish Phones Parish Center Office: (650) 366-3802 Pastor’s Office: (650) 306-9583 Religious Education Office: (650) 368-8237 Mt. Carmel School Office: (650) 366-6127 Kids’ Place (Pre-School): (650) 366-6587 Parish Staff Pastor: Rev. Ulysses D’Aquila Deacon: Rev. Mr. Thomas J. Boyle Principal: Teresa Anthony Administrative Assistant: Ivette Meléndez Director of Religious Ed.: Magdalena Hernández Youth Confirmation: Judy Draper Director of Music: Bianca Remlinger Spanish Music Ministry: Andrés García Pre-School Director: Maureen Arnott Development Director: Nori Jabba

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

Baptisms / Bautismos I can do all things in him who strengthens me. — Philippians 4:13

Todo lo puedo unido a aquél me da fuerza. — Filipenses 4:13

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.

Notes from the Pastor

Notas del Párroco

I have sometimes thought that if God granted us in this life a real vision of heaven, if our souls could only for a moment be caught up into that realm of absolute bliss and beauty, if we could see the angels and experience the overwhelming joy of God’s divine presence, we would probably not want to stay on this earth with all its troubles and cares any longer than we have to. I imagine that God must implant in us some kind of desire to struggle and survive when we come into this world, otherwise we would leave it as soon as possible. It seems that, born into the world, we have to remain focused here while we are here because there’s so much work to do. Our Lord Jesus embodied for us the way we should go about our daily tasks no matter what they are. Whether raising our children, performing our jobs, doing our chores, studying, or volunteering, we should always put our complete trust in Christ and ask him to guide us along the right path. Then, whatever happens, we’ll be o.k. With Christ on our side, we can easily weather the ups and downs of life. In this Sunday’s first reading St. Paul so wisely says: “I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in need. I can do all things in [Christ] who strengthens me. . . . My God will fully supply whatever [I] need.” The secret for us is to carefully listen and respond to God’s constant invitation and to know that in every circumstance of our lives God is calling us to righteousness, challenging us to ‘do the right thing’ in the face of many temptations to do wrong. That’s the meaning of the parable our Lord tells in the Gospel today. A king gives a great feast for his son who is getting married. He sends out invitations to his friends. Unfortunately, most of the invited guests ignore the invitation. They’re like so many of us -- too distracted with all sorts of petty concerns, too egocentric, and too wrapped up in our private affairs to give any time to God and God’s Church. How sad that so many who consider themselves Catholic do not realize that their indifference to this Sunday gathering of God’s people and to the Paschal Mystery which we celebrate at Mass diminishes the Body of Christ and the community of the faithful. Worse, it cuts off those who are absent from the many graces which God offers at the Eucharistic celebration. God has prepared for us a great banquet, a feast that will satisfy every hunger, and not for a short time only, but forever. We shouldn’t ignore God’s invitation until it’s too late. Let’s be ready to meet the Lord when he comes out to greet us. And let’s do whatever we can to join hands with others so that together we can share in the splendor and glory of a world renewed and transformed by Christ’s saving power. Fr. Ulysses

A veces he pensado que si Dios nos concediera en esta vida una verdadera visión del cielo, si nuestras almas pudieran por un momento ser elevadas a ese reino de felicidad absoluta y belleza perfecta, si pudiéramos ver a los ángeles y experimentar la gran alegría de la presencia divina de Dios, probablemente no quisiéramos permanecer en esta tierra con todos sus problemas ni un momento más de lo que tenemos que hacer. Imagino que Dios implanta en nosotros algún tipo de deseo de luchar y sobrevivir cuando venimos a este mundo, para prevenir que lo dejaríamos demasiado pronto. Parecía que, nacidos en este mundo, tenemos que permanecer aquí mientras estamos aquí porque hay tanto trabajo que hacer. Nuestro Señor Jesús nos mostró la forma en que deberíamos cumplir nuestras tareas diarias, no importa lo que sean. Ya sea criando a nuestros hijos, realizando nuestros trabajos, haciendo nuestras tareas, estudiando o ofreciéndonos como voluntarios, debemos siempre poner nuestra completa confianza en Cristo y pedirle que nos guíe por el camino correcto. Entonces, pase lo que pase, estaremos bien. Con Cristo a nuestro lado, podemos fácilmente resistir los altibajos de la vida. En la primera lectura de este domingo, San Pablo dice tan sabiamente: "He aprendido el secreto de estar bien alimentado y de pasar hambre, de vivir en abundancia y de estar necesitado. Todo lo puedo en Cristo que me fortalece”. El secreto para nosotros es escuchar cuidadosamente y responder a la invitación de Dios y saber que en cada circunstancia de nuestras vidas Dios nos está llamando a la bondad, desafiándonos a hacer lo correcto en la cara de muchas tentaciones de hacer el mal. Ese es el

significado de la parábola que nuestro Señor dice en el Evangelio de hoy. Un rey da una gran fiesta para su hijo que se va a casar. Envía invitaciones a sus amigos. Desafortunadamente, la mayoría de los invitados ignoran la invitación. Son como muchos de nosotros, demasiado distraídos con toda clase de pequeñas preocupaciones, demasiado egocéntricos y demasiado envueltos en nuestros asuntos individuales para dar tiempo a Dios y a la Iglesia de Dios. ¡Qué triste que tantos que se consideran católicos no se dan cuenta de que su indiferencia a esta reunión dominical del pueblo de Dios y al Misterio Pascual de Jesús disminuye el Cuerpo de Cristo y la comunidad de los fieles. Peor aún, quita a los que están ausentes de las muchas gracias que Dios ofrece en la celebración eucarística. Dios ha preparado para nosotros un gran banquete, un banquete que satisfará todo hambre, y no sólo por un corto tiempo, sino para siempre. No debemos ignorar la invitación de Dios hasta que sea demasiado tarde. Estaremos listos para encontrarnos con el Señor cuando salga a recibirnos. Y hagamos lo que podamos para unirnos con los demás para que juntos podamos compartir el esplendor y la gloria de un mundo renovado y transformado por el poder salvador de Jesucristo. P. Ulises

MISA DE SANACION Miércoles 18 de Octubre usted esta invitado a la Santa Misa, iniciando con un Santo Rosario. Lo esperamos junto a toda su familia.

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Today’s Second Collection is for Liturgy Fund.

This collection is used to cover the expenses of our Music Ministry, including salaries, microphones and other equipment and the music books. It also help us to pay for such liturgical needs as Altar Bread and Wine, altar server vestment, candles and Church decor.

Next Week Second Collection The second collection next week, will be for World Mission Sunday.

ELECTRONIC DONATIONS Archdiocesan Annual Appeal 2017 Thank all of you who have contributed to the Archbishop Annual Appeal. Our parish assessment this year is $77,050. To date we have received $44,950. Our new balance $32,100. Please consider how you can help us meet our goal. For those who have not done so, would you take one of the brochures and consider what you might do to help us make our goal?

HOMEBOUND MINISTRY If someone in your family is homebound, lives nearby and is unable to attend Mass, but would like to receive the Eucharist, please contact Julie O’Leary at (650) 361-8681. 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.

VANCOPAYMENTS.COM is an agency created to facilitate the process of donations, if you wish to make your donations to the Church electronically or by Credit Card, please see our website, www.mountcarmel.org press Donate and follow the easy instructions. Thank You, God reward your generosity.

OLMC Women’s Club Invitation Bus Trip to Graton Casino

October 28, 2017 – 8:00am . Bus returns approximately 5:30pm. Reserve your seat now. Space is limited. $35.00 (rebate credits of $20 at casino) Don’t miss this fun day trip! Adults over 21. For more information contact: Tina Peterson (650) 400-0076 [email protected] or Gina Gonzalez (650) 704-4171. [email protected]

Fundraiser benefits OLMC Parish.

Saturday, October 14, 2017 05:00 PM Amy Pellizzari † Sunday, October 15, 2017 08:00 AM Charles and Theresa Elacqua † 10:00 AM Atilano Barias † 12:00 PM Olivia Perez † 05:00 PM Rhodora Tamondong Milano † Monday, October 16, 2017 8:15 AM Hank Norman † Tuesday, October 17, 2017 8:15 AM Alba Rosa Rigali † Wednesday, October 18, 2017 8:15 AM Guadalupe Dominguez † 7:00 PM Pro Populo Thursday, October 19, 2017 8:15 AM Amy Pellizzari † Friday, October 20, 2017 8:15 AM Bernie Sattler † Saturday, October 21, 2017 8:15 AM Father Paul Rossi (health Int.)

THIS WEEK AT MT. CARMEL

Sunday, October 15, 2017 CCD Classes 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. School Small Hall Parents Meeting CCD 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Children Liturgy 10:00 a.m. Church Coffee and donuts w/ Police 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. Porch Girl Scouts 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Old Chapel Monday, October 16, 2017 Grupo Carismático (Mesa Directiva) 7:00 p.m. Parish Center Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Men’s Basketball 8:30 p.m. Large Hall Wednesday, October 18, 2017 CCD Classes 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. School Santa Misa 7:00 p.m. Church Thursday, October 19, 2017 Good Grief 6:00 p.m. Old Chapel Parents Meeting CCD 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Small Hall CCD Classes 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. School SVdP Soc. 7:00 p.m. Parish Center

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque; National Boss’s Day Tuesday: St. Ignatius of Antioch Wednesday: St. Luke Thursday: Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions Friday: St. Paul of the Cross Saturday: 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.

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OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL #919128 300 Fulton St. Redwood City, CA 94062 CONTACT PERSON Ivette Meléndez, Bulletin Editor: 650-366-3802 Fr. Ulysses D’Aquila, Pastor: 650-306-9583 EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected] 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 October, 15, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS