OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

ERIE, PA
Readings for the Week of June 26 Dt 8:2-3,14b-16a/1 Cor 10:16-17/Jn 6:51-58 Gn 18:16-33/Mt 8:18-22 Gn 19:15-29/Mt 8:23-27 Acts 12:1-11/2 Tm 4:6-8,17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Gn 22:1b-19/Mt 9:1-8 Dt 7:6-11/1 Jn 4:7-16/Mt 11:25-30 Gn 27:1-5,15-29/Lk 2:41-51
Zec 9:9-10/Rom 8:9,11-13/Mt 11:25-30

Saturday - June 25 - Weekday 5:00 p.m. Deceased Members of Helminski/Baranski Family (family) Sunday - June 26 - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 8:00 a.m. Paul Kowalczyk (family) 9:30 a.m. Mass for all Parishioners 11:00 a.m. Mildred & George Vogel (family) Monday - June 27 - St. Cyril of Alexandria 7:00 a.m. Special Intention Tuesday - June 28 - St. Irenaeus 7:00 a.m. Patti Beals (David & Mary Ann Hauser) Wednesday - June 29 - Ss. Peter & Paul 7:00 a.m. Michaela Galena (Dave & Joyce Andrzejewski) Thursday - June 30 - Weekday/The First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church 7:00 a.m. Nancy Ensbrenner (Bill & Lisa Winschel) Friday - July 1 - The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 7:00 a.m. Ken Holtz (wife, Kitty) Saturday - July 2 - The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2:00 p.m. Wedding - Jeffrey Peters & Lauren Stahon 5:00 p.m. Brian Manley (Natalie Geiger) Sunday - July 3 - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Kathy Zimmer (Eleanor Heidecker) 9:00 a.m. Mass for all Parishioners 11:00 a.m. Charles & Marie Yaple (family) The Santuary Lamp will burn in memory of the deceased of the May & Macrino family as requested by Bill Macrino & family

Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday:

Monday - June 27 7:30 p.m. Legion of Mary (Church) Tuesday - June 28 6:30 p.m. Catechist - Echos of Faith class Wednesday - June 29 8:30 a.m. Church cleaning 6:30 p.m. Last Choir Practice (Church) 9:00 p.m. Mens Basketball (SH) Thursday - June 30 5:00 p.m. Mens Council Beef-O-Rama 6:30 p.m. Folk Group practice (Church) Saturday - July 2 4:00 p.m. Confessions

WEEKDAYS OF JUNE 25 7:00 a.m. Erin Koszegi/Emma Thomas SATURDAY - JULY 2 5:00 p.m. Tim Grunzel/Ashley Skarupski SUNDAY - JULY 3 8:00 a.m. Michael Kinecki/Alexis Federici 9:30 a.m. Rachel Bessetti/Amanda Gryskevicz 11:00 a.m. Emily/Steven Kehl

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF MASS TIMES BEGINNING NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 3

REVEREND JOSEPH T. SCHEFFNER ENDOWMENT FUND Parishioners and friends are encouraged to remember their loved ones at the time of death or for any special occasion by contributing a memorial gift to the ENDOWMENT FUND. The Fund provides parish support and tuition assistance to parish children who attend Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. Brochures concerning the Fund and remittance envelopes are available in the back of the church. Tuition assistance from the inception of the Fund is $76,235.00. Contributions to the Fund since inception are $143,670.00.

MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK We are planning to celebrate the Communal Anointing of the Sick within the context of the Eucharist. The celebration will be held in Church on Wednesday, July 27, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Following Mass there will be a fellowship luncheon for all in the Multi-Purpose Room. We encourage our families to do all they can to assist their sick, elderly and shut-in relatives to attend this Mass. Please spread the word as much as possible, and if there are any difficulties, especially with transportation, call the rectory. Thank you.

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

SACRIFICIAL GIVING Last week the collection was $6,346.00 Each week we need to collect $9,730.00 Envelope sets mailed 1001 Envelopes received 277 Thank you to those who use their envelopes regularly and to all who have increased their Offertory.

JUNE 26, 2011

FORTHCOMING MARRIAGES Jeffrey Peters & Lauren Stahon III MCAA GOLF TOURNAMENT Make plans to attend the MCAA golf tournament this August 13 at Scenic Heights Golf Course. Catered by Ricardos, the proceeds benefit the athletic programs of our student athletes. For more information, reservations or details on sponsorship opportunities, contact Elmer Burbules @ 455-1390. CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION Continuing a tradition which began in 1902, St. Stanislaus Parish will honor Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament with the Annual Outdoor Procession today, Sunday, June 26, the Feast of Corpus Christi beginning in Church at 2:00 p.m. We will process into the parking lot where three altars will be set up for devotions. If you have any difficulty walking, bring a folding chair and remain seated in the parking lot. The procession will then return to Church for the concluding prayers. This year, we are honored to have Bishop Mark Bartchak as the celebrant and preacher. Since we will not be walking the street, on street parking will be available. Additional parking will be available at the Boys Club parking lot, the Garr Funeral Home lot (if there is no funeral) and at the HANDS parking lot across 12th Street. Please do not park in the lot between Church and the school building. All are cordially invited to join in prayer and devotion and we hope you will be able to celebrate with us. ST BONIFACE PARISH... ...is also hosting their annual Summer Festival today, June 26 and are serving their traditional Pit Roasted Chicken Dinner from 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $9.00 for adults, children 12 and under, $5.00 and Family Rate (2 adults & 2 children under 12) is $22.00. Tickets will be sold at the door. Drawings take place at 6:00 p.m. Fun for all ages in the form of raffles, bake sale, instant bingo and Chinese auction. Everything goes, rain or shine. Everyone is invited. DAYS OF PRAYER ...at the Carmelite Monastery, 510 E Gore Rd begin Monday, July 11 and continue through Saturday, July 15, The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Rev. Ronald Cyktor will be the preacher, by popular request. PLEASE NOTE EARLIER MASS TIME each morning at 8:00 a.m. will be offered for the intentions of all making the DAYS OR PRAYER. Services each evening at 7:30 p.m. consist of Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and Sermon. Fr. will be available for the Sacrament of Penance after morning and evening services, as well as afternoons upon request. There are NO SERVICES the evening of the Feast or Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Saturday, July 16. The Carmelite Nuns warmly invite all to pray with them during these grace-filled days. 2011 DIOCESAN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Couples celebrating 25th, 50th or 60th wedding anniversaries are invited to attend the annual Diocesan Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Blessed Sacrament Church. To register for the event or to receive a scroll by mail, please contact the parish office or the Family Life Office at Catholic Charities @ 824-1250. The reservation deadline is July 17.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION If you have a child who will be attending religious education classes this fall in grades K - Confirmation and have not registered them for the fall, please register them as soon as possible. We are in the process of ordering books and preparing for fall classes to begin! We are still in need of one catechist for 5th grade. Please consider sharing your faith with the children of OLMC. Catechists assist parents in the education of their children in the faith. We are always looking for new, enthusiastic catechists. You do not need experience, only a love of the faith and a love of children. We will train you and assist you in the classroom. If you are a catechist, Echos of Faith classes are scheduled for this Monday, June 28 from 6:30 until 9:00 p.m. This is part of the catechist certification process and also will give you ideas to use in your classroom. The next class is scheduled for July 14 and will be given by Fr. Ray on theology. If you have any questions, call me in the office. 825-7609, ext. 105. Peace in Christ Jesus, Sue Berdis, Religious Education Leader TUITION SUNDAY Tuition Sunday collection will be held July 17 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the school lobby. All OLMC school families whove chosen Tuition Option #1 (payment in full by July 15) have this final opportunity to pay their tuition in full for the 2011/2012 school year. There will be a $100 late fee assessed to all tuition payments received after July 17. Please contact Lori Skarupski with any questions @ 825-9203. AND THE WINNERS The winners of the gift basket raffle at the Bob Hanson Memorial Golf Tournament held on June 11 are: Karen Alteri, Lotto Birdie House; Judy Henry, Fans of Penn State; Angela Caron, Money Tree; Judy Henry, Certificates Galore; Christ Shotts, Family Movie Night; Nicole Bauer, Childrens Basket; Tina Bailey, Wine on the Go; Ted Allegretto, Golf Balls & Golf Cooler; Carol Grysien, Italian Basket; Annette McLaughlin, Golf Bag; Frank Miller, Car Care. The 50/50 winner was John Pytlarz. Congratulations to all the winners! MENS COUNCIL The 47th annual Beef-O-Rama will be held this Thursday, June 30. The price is still $35.00 per person and includes beverages, appetizers and a prime rib dinner. Tickets are on sale in the vestibule following all Masses this weekend. For more information, contact Dave @ 825-2722 or Doug @ 825-9203.