OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Food for Faith Living from the desk of Fr. Mark The early history of faith fascinates all of us who find our meaning in the Lord Jesus. We’ve been following the heroics of Peter and Paul in the Acts of the Apostles (1st reading) and reveling in the immediate success of their efforts and the fast growth of Christians in the first century after Christ. It isn’t easy or simple for they suffer much and, eventually, every last one will die for the faith. It’s difficult for us to enter into their lifestyle, much less their mindset: Martyrdom was seen as inevitable for many who embraced Jesus while living in cultures and religions which sought to stamp out what they viewed as a dangerous threat and scourge. Much of this is why John wrote Revelations (2nd reading) presenting the hope of those who believed: they were destined for the “the new Jerusalem in God’s kingdom, where every tear will be wiped away and there will be no more mourning, death or pain.” Like theirs, our hope is rooted in God’s Word: ‘Behold, I make all things new.” But, making all things new is an on-going process requiring the response and participation of all who believe, you and me. It will never be the same: it is Jesus telling His followers at the Last Supper, and all of us: “I give you a new commandment, love one another. As I love you, you must love one another. This is how all will know you are My disciples.” It is in doing this, the only command from Jesus, that each one of us participates in the building of the kingdom. Doing so is how the kingdom becomes more and more who we are within-people who see God’s kingdom is one of justice and peace bringing harmony and unity, a kingdom not rooted in the sands of wealth, power and control. It is the realization and appreciation for understanding God’s justice is compassionate mercy and infinite, unconditional love which sets us free. When we embrace it we enter into the struggles against all forms of evil and the constant violence evil inflicts on the human family, especially poverty, misery, oppression, slavery, ignorance, fear and domination, the results of every rejection of human dignity worth, sacredness and equality. In this seemingly unending struggle the resolve to participate is rooted in knowing God’s love makes our contribution necessary and important. Weekly Offering
April 20 &21=$3,561.00 Final: Black & Indian Mission/Catholic Home Missions=$568.00
DENVER, COLORADO MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, April 27 - Anticipated Sunday Mass 4:00 pm- +Frances Mazzulla/John & Susan Sunday, April 28 - Fifth Sunday of Easter 7:00 am- Our Parishioners 9:00 am- +Joe, Reies & Aaron Medina/Silver Medina 11:00 am- +Louis Camacho/Roberta & Family Monday, April 29 7:30 am- +Grace Brienza/Ofie Zarlengo Tuesday, April 30 7:30 am- +Mazzulla Family/John Mazzulla Wednesday, May 1 7:30 am– In honor of St. Joseph/David DeJiacomo Thursday, May 2 7:30 am- +Lily A Peper-Bohnett/Mike, Barbara & Mary Rose Friday, May 3 7:30 am- +Josephine Parisi/Barbara & Children Saturday, May 4 8:00 am- +Grace Brienza/Len & JoAnne Piccolo 4:00 pm- +Frances Mazzulla/John & Susan Sunday, May 5 - Sixth Sunday of Easter 7:00 am- +Joseph & Barbara Vuletich/Lilli DiPentino 9:00 am - PRIMA DOMENICA/Our Parishioners 11:00 am- +Sam Rondinelli/Children & Grandchildren SICK LIST
Paula ‘Seno’ Lyon*Cheryl Carlson*Leonard Piccolo*Adilynn *Katherine Thomasson*Mary & Dwain Spreier & Family *Helen Philips*Katie Gallegos*Tammy Pullano*Cynthia Falbo *Myrtle & Frank Amato*Lela Casa*Jerry Canzona *Sandy Moses*Cris Brumaugh*Rosemary Zamboni *Steve Zipperle*John Winczewski*Natalie Martinez *Don Hendricks*Millie Zarlengo*Cynthia Ramirez *Linda Marinaro*Margie Lee*Meta Schneringer*Rodney Rodriguez *Carolyn & Tom Figliolino*Paula Sabell*Brandy Peonio Jay Kettleson*Firemen*Police*Military Personnel
REST IN PEACE
Virginia “Asnicar’ De Andrea Pasquale Massimino Doreen ‘Tyler’ Piccolo Giulio Marcantonio Elizabeth ‘Nemeth’ Piccoli Evelyn ‘LaConte’ Johns Violet Serravo
Prima Domenica
Mass is celebrated in Italian the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 am. A Cultural Reception is celebrated in the Parish Hall after the Mass. BAPTISMS 2013 Baptisms are scheduled quarterly on the following Sundays at 12 Noon: July 14th & October 13th. Baptismal class is mandatory. You must make arrangements with the priest first. Classes are on the Thursday, July 11th, October 10th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Office. MARRIAGE A wedding may be scheduled after a consultation with
a priest or deacon. Please call the rectory for an appointment. Please notice preparation is eight months to a year. RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:30-4:00 pm or by appointment with Confessor. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Upon request. Please call the rectory. FUNERALS Please call the office before arrangements are made. ..