OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

ERIE, PA
Readings for the Week of June 12 Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7,12-13/Jn 20:19-23 2 Cor 6:1-10/Mt 5:38-42 2 Cor 8:1-9/Mt 5:43-48 2 Cor 9:6-11/Mt 6:1-1,16-18 2 Cor 11:1-11/Mt 6:7-15 2 Cor 11:18,21-30/Mt 6:19-23 2 Cor 12:1-10/Mt 6:24-34 Ex 34:4b-6,8-9/2 Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-18

Saturday - June 11 - St. Barnabas 5:00 p.m. John Purvis (wife, Justine & family) Sunday - June 12 - Pentecost Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass for all Parishioners 9:30 a.m. Herman Tellers (family) 11:00 a.m. Allan Trojanowski (Florence Hansen & Christine Shaffer Monday - June 13 - St. Anthony of Padua 7:00 a.m. Charlotte Cleaver (family) Tuesday - June 14 - Weekday 7:00 a.m. Elizabeth Cochran (Mary, Kristi & Kelli Ewanick) Wednesday - June 15 - Weekday 7:00 a.m. Joseph Wagner (Ann & Wilbur Jones) 8:45 a.m. NO MASS Thursday - June 16 - Weekday 7:00 a.m. Betty Goodemote (M/M Calvin Schwab) Friday - June 17 - Weekday 7:00 a.m. Don Snyder (wife Audrey) Saturday - June 18 - Weekday 5:00 p.m. Dan DiLuzio (Ted & Diane Allegretto) Sunday - June 19 - The Most Holy Trinity 8:00 a.m. Mass for all Parishioners 9:30 a.m. Brian Manley (Michelle & boys) 11:00 a.m. Dorothy Slowikowski (Jim & Joan Wolfe)

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

Monday - June 13 6:30 p.m. MCAA Board (Mpr) 7:30 p.m. Legion of Mary (Church) 7:30 p.m. MCAA Membership (Mpr) Wednesday - June 15 8:30 a.m. Church cleaning 6:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Council (Mpr) 9:00 p.m. Mens Basketball (SH) Thursday - June 16 6:30 p.m. Folk Group practice (Church) Saturday - June 18 4:00 p.m. Confessions

WEEKDAYS OF JUNE 12 7:00 a.m. Maria Henry The Santuary Lamp will burn in memory of Don Snyder as requested by his family SATURDAY - JUNE 18 5:00 p.m. Nick Woll/Tamara Carrier SUNDAY - JUNE 19 8:00 a.m. Catherine Brennan/Stephanie Liebel 9:30 a.m. Corey Smith/Kaitlyn Nicholson 11:00 a.m. Maria Henry/Adam Beaufort
BAPTISM PREPARATION The following is the Baptism preparation schedule for the remainder of 2011. Pre-registration is requested for these sessions, and you do not have to be a member of the parish giving them to attend. These sessions explain the Rite of Baptism and are approximately one hour long. Parents must attend and godparents are also urged to attend. We encourage you to attend before your child is born. St. Boniface - @ 7:00 p.m. Phone 825-4439 September 12 Holy Rosary - @ 10:00 a.m. Phone 456-4254 October 8 Our Lady of Mount Carmel - @ 7:00 p.m. Phone 825-7313 August 1, November 7

PLEASE NOTE: SCHOOL IS OUT FOR THE SUMMER. THERE WILL BE NO MASS AT 8:45 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY UNTIL SCHOOL RESUMES IN THE FALL.

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.

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SACRIFICIAL GIVING Last week the collection was $8,100.00 Each week we need to collect $9,730.00 Envelope sets mailed 1001 Envelopes received 307 Thank you to those who use their envelopes regularly and to all who have increased their Offertory. LADIES GUILD The Ladies Guild annual one-day bus trip will be on Wednesday, June 22..Amish Brown Bag Tour..this means, you will receive a gift at each stop to bring home. Cost is $60.00. All ladies are welcome. Call Anne at 825-6741 for reservations.
THE WINNER OF THE MEN'S COUNCIL 50-50 ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7 Tom Palotas - $1,045.00 Seller: Chuck Wolfram Men's Council 50/50 tickets are available for purchase in the vestibule before and after every Mass on the weekend. Proceeds of the drawing benefit our parish. Your support is greatly appreciated.

JUNE 12, 2011

CATHOLIC SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL CHOICE No one who desires a Catholic education for their child should be left out. Catholic families should be able to receive our share of our tax dollars to educate our sons and daughters as we so choose. The Opportunity Scholarship and Educational Improvement Tax Credit Act (Senate Bill 1) will help thousands of families make that choice. The Advocates for Catholic Education in Pennsylvania or ACE-PA is an extensive network of concerned parents, educators, board members, alumni and taxpayers who will speak with one loud voice on behalf of Catholic school students. Signup at www.pacatholic.org/ace-pa and learn more about what you can do to help pass Senate Bill 1 and make a brighter future for all children in Pennsylvania! FORTHCOMING MARRIAGES Daniel Fuhrman & Melissa Giewont II Jeffrey Peters & Lauren Stahon I THANK YOU Thank you for your contributions to the International Needs collection last weekend. Your generosity will provide vital assistance to the essential pastoral needs of the church in eastern Europe and Africa as well as Catholic Relief Services. A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE Like the disciples in todays gospel, there are times we shut the doors of our hearts to people or events. Its how we create emotional distance. Permanent distancing is lethal and prevents the PEACE Jesus offers you today. WIDOWED? DIVORCED? SEPARATED? Transitions, a monthly support group for widowed, divorced or separated persons will meet on Sunday, June 26 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at St. Mark Center. For more information, phone 824-1265 or email at familylife@erieRCD.org. 2011 MARRIAGE SCHEDULE Are you planning a wedding? Arrangements must be made 6 months in advance. Either the bride or groom must be a member of our Parish. Pre-Cana or Engagement Encounter must be part of the marriage preparation. Below is the marriage preparation schedule for the remainder of 2011. Pre-Cana July 24, 2011 - St. Mark Center, Erie, 8:30 - 6:00, Phone 866-1475
Sept. 11 & 18, 2011 - Our Lady of Mercy, Harborcreek, 11:00 - 4:00, Phone 898-0065 November 6, 2011 - St. George, Erie, 8:00 - 5:30, Phone 864-0622

The 47th annual Beef-O-Rama will be held on 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 and next. For more information, contact Dave @ 825-2722 or Doug @ 825-9203. 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.

FUTURES BEGIN HERE AT OLMC SCHOOL We still have openings for all grades including 3 and 4 year-old pre-school. Please call the school office for more information. Our summer program is also available beginning Monday, June 13 from 7:00 - 5:30, Monday through Friday. Please check our website for more information or call the school at 825-2822. Thank you to all of our parishioners and school families for a great year. We appreciate your continued support of OLMC School. 2011 DIOCESAN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS 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.

Engagement Encounter Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2011 - St. Mark Center, Erie All EE weekends begin on Friday @ 7:00 p.m. and run through Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Space is limited! Reservations can be made by phoning 824-1265 or www.erieRCD.org/familylifeoffice.asp
PLEASE REMEMBER....your parish during the summer months when many will be away for weekends or vacations. Our expenses don't take a vacation and we need your continued support. Thank you!

Carmelite Spirituality Let nothing trouble you, Let nothing frighten you. All things pass away, God never changes. Patience obtains all things, Nothing is wanting to him who possesses God. God alone suffices. St. Teresa