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1 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Communal Baptisms are held every month on the first Sunday at 1:30pm and on the third Saturday at 11:00am (except for Holiday weekends). Register a month or two in advance for Baptismal Program. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confessions) Saturday 1:00pm-2:00pm & Monday 7:00pm-7:30pm (Sept-May) Other times by pre-arranged appt. with a priest. Communal Penance celebrations (with individual confessions) are celebrated in Advent and Lent and will be announced. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Those who wish to enter the Catholic faith and Catholics who wish to complete the sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation are most WELCOME to begin the journey at any time. Call the Rectory. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Registered parishioners regularly practicing the Faith at our parish are welcomed to contact the Rectory one year in advance of a proposed wedding date. Specific dates are only discussed after meeting with a Priest.

2 Couples must attend a pre-Cana program and provide required Sacramental and other documentation. VOCATIONS Is God calling you to the priesthood or religious life? Speak to one of our priests or call the Archdiocesan Vocations Office at SACRAMENT OF THE SICK The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be administered at anytime in an emergency and also at parish celebrations during the year. Consult the bulletin for dates. Communion is brought to the sick, the elderly and the homebound by priests of the parish and by Eucharistic ministers. The priests also visit the local hospital regularly. If you or a family member is hospitalized, please contact the Rectory to make arrangements. WELCOME We the people of Our lady of mount Carmel parish believe in Jesus Christ and embrace his teachings. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we accept His call to be the Light of the World through Word, Worship, Community Building and Service to all.

3 COME WORSHIP WITH US Weekends Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am 12:30pm, 3:00pm (Spanish) and 6:30pm Weekdays 6:30am, 8:30am and 12:00 noon Saturdays: 8:30am Holy Days Eve: 7:30pm (anticipated) 6:30am, 8:30am, and 12:00 noon ONE PASSAIC STREET, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2, 2018 2 OUR lady OF mount CARMEL parish DIRECTORY parish Office: 1 Passaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450-4309 Phone: Fax: parish Office Hours: Monday Thursday: 9:00AM-9:00PM Friday: 9:00AM-7:00PM Sat/Sun:9:00AM-2:00PM SERVED BY: Rev. Msgr. Ronald J. Rozniak, , Pastor Ex. 201, Rev. Kevin Waymel, Parochial Vicar Ex. 202, Rev. Robert J. Salm, Parochial Vicar Ex. 218, Rev. Antonio Kuizon, Parochial Vicar Ex. 203, Rev. Mert J. Cordero, Valley Hospital Chaplain Deacon Robert V. Thomann Deacon Nicholas J. DeLucca Deacon Bob Liwanag MINISTRY ASSOCIATES Peter Denio, Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation Ex.

4 204, Sr. Mary Spano, Pastoral Associate-Sick, Elderly, Home-bound Ex. 404, Peter W. Sicko, Director of Music Ministry Ex. 207, Cathy Hunt, parish Catechetical Leader , Ex. 402, Michael Cesario, Assistant parish Catechetical Leader , Ex. 401, Glen McCall, Director, parish Youth Ministry , Ex. 300, Natalie DeCandia, Director of Jr. High Youth Ministry , Ex. 302, Dr. Patrick Martin, Principal, Academy of Our lady parish Grade School Tom Strahle, Chair, parish Council SUPPORT STAFF Peggy Frazza, parish Secretary Ex. 205, Patti Roche, Receptionist Ex. 200, Joan Lalonde, Accountant Ex. 206 Pat McGarvie, Religious Education Administrative Assistant Ex. 400, Barbara Michaliszyn, Youth Ministry Administrative Asst. , Ex. 301, Liz Tullo, Safe Environment Coordinator Ex. 403, OPEN FORUM SUNDAY, SEPT. 9, 2018 4:30PM-6:00PM parish CENTER Thank you to all who responded to my suggestion about an open forum on the present crisis in the Church.

5 While not overwhelming, there was enough positive response to go ahead with it. The forum will be held next Sunday, September 9, 2018, 4:30pm-6:00pm, in the parish Center. YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Introduction by: Glen McCall Although the summer months are a time to slow down from the normal pace of life, sometimes it becomes an opportunity to actually take on more of a challenge with the extra time. That is exactly what a number of our teenagers in both our Jr. High and High School Youth Ministry programs did! On two separate occasions, each group spent several days in service to the people of the Archdiocese of Newark and the Diocese of Paterson. Using the Archdiocesan Retreat Center in Kearny as their base of operations, group members spent a day of service at various locations in the area. Locations varied, giving each day its own unique flare. Whether it was sorting donated food and clothing at the Fr. English Food Pantry in Paterson; preparing and serving meals to the homeless at St.

6 Ann s Soup Kitchen in Newark or cleaning and painting a Catholic school in Bloomfield, a sense of accomplishment and a new insight on the meaning of service to others was experienced by all. Here are just a few reflections by some of the The Mission Trip was a great learning experience that I believe everyone should participate in at least once. You learn things about yourself that you may have not known. Personally I learned how self-motivated I can be to complete a task even when I struggled. One major lesson that I obtained after experiencing the trip was that the smallest gesture or action can help in great measures. Even things you wouldn't expect like folding clothes or restocking shelves. Also interacting with other members of your group and meeting new people made the experience more enjoyable. Overall I would highly recommend this trip to anyone. Taira Torres This past mission trip, I was able to regain a part of my faith that had been missing for quite some time.

7 Service has always been a part of my life, but with all the craziness that comes with graduating high school, I put this passion of mine on the back burner. Through talking to Carlos, who runs the food pantry at the Father English Center, he reminded me of the difference that we can make. Something 3 RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY COME ONE! COME ALL! OUR lady OF mount CARMEL BLOCK PARTY SUNDAY, SEPT. 16TH 1:30PM-5:00PM BEHIND THE CONVENT RAIN OR SHINE Fun ~ Food ~ Friends ~ Games! as small as organizing shelves, can make the biggest impact on someone s life. Ultimately, I learned that no matter how hectic life can seem, there is always time to make a difference in someone s life. Tara Lahey The Mission Trip was an excellent time of reflection for me. I would recommend for everyone to go on it at least once out of their four years in high school. It opened my eyes to how dedicated the workers/volunteers at each site are to their job of helping others.

8 Throughout the week I also realized that the smallest little actions can help someone immensely. I learned this from a conversation I had with the woman that ran Sacred Heart. As we spoke she mentioned how us volunteering for the week was going to help the school a lot. She also said that the week that we all helped clean the school was the only week out of the whole year that is was going to be cleaned. Having this conversation with her and many other workers taught me that volunteering is very important and useful for others that are less fortunate. In the end this trip was an amazing experience that I would highly recommend to everyone. Thais Torres STEWARDSHIP Be doers of the word and not hearers In today s 2nd Reading, James reminds us that our actions will count more than our words. What do you do to live God s word? Do you share your Time in prayer with God? Do you use your Talent(s) to help those in need and to build God s Kingdom?

9 Do you offer your Treasure to do the same? The Christian Steward does all these? Why don t you? The parish Stewardship of Treasure in the in-pew collection last week was $16,685. Today s tithe for Sharing Our Gifts will be added to the National Collection to help the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, taken up today. God bless all who are generous with their treasure to build the Kingdom. MOMS KICK-OFF SEPTEMBER 12TH | 9:15AM | parish CENTER Please join us on Wednesday, September 12th at 9:15am in the parish Center for the Ministry of Motherhood (MOMs) Kick-Off meeting. MOMs has monthly meetings with speakers and group discussions as well as interest and service groups such as a book club, recipe club, tennis, playgroups, faith sharing groups and more. Moms of all faiths and ages are WELCOME ! Bring a friend! Please contact Jessica Warta at with any questions. ATTENTION 7th & 8th GRADE PARENTS AND STUDENTS You are invited to attend: CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 6:00PM 8:00PM | parish CENTER Over 20 Catholic High Schools have been invited to attend this event.

10 This is a great way for you to meet school representatives and learn about the benefits of a Catholic High School education. Please join us! SPIRITUAL YOGA BEGINNING NEXT WEEK SEPT. 10TH Join us for Spiritual Yoga on Monday mornings. These 75 minute Spiritual Yoga classes at OLMC are mixed level, but modifications are offered. Each class includes breath work, a meditation and yoga poses. This practice offers the opportunity to stretch and strengthen your body, quiet your mind and enhance your relationship with Christ. BEGINNING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 parish CENTER MEETING ROOM MONDAYS, 9:15-10:30AM* (NEW TIME) Students should bring a yoga mat if they have one (the church has extra) and a yoga blanket or beach towel. Instructor brings extra blocks and straps. If interested, or if you have questions, please contact Suzanne at or Suzanne Barron, an OLMC parishioner, has been teaching Spiritual Yoga at OLMC since 2012.