✞ Mass Schedule ✞

Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm OLMC

7:00 pm (Bilingual) SJE

Sunday: 8:00 am SJE

9:00 am OLMC 11:00 am SJE

12:30 pm (Spanish) SJE 5:00 pm OLMC

Weekday Masses: Monday-Friday: 7:30 am SJE

12:10 pm OLMC First Friday: 12:10 pm SJE

Saturday: 12:10 pm SJE

Holyday Vigil: 5:30 pm OLMC

6:30 pm (Bilingual) SJE Holyday:

7:30 am, 6:30 pm SJE 12:10 pm, 5:30 pm OLMC

Mass for the Hearing Impaired:

4th Sunday of each month at 2:00 pm OLMC (not in July & Aug.)

Italian Mass:

Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday & Christmas Day

at 10:30 am OLMC

Welcome to the Parish of Saint John the Evangelist

& Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Office Hours at SJE Rectory: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 148 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601

(914) 949-0439 www.sjeolmc.org (914) 948-5909 Parish Email: sjesecretary@aol.com

OLMC: 92 South Lexington Avenue White Plains, NY 10606 Parish Email: info@olmcwp.org

Father Thomas Kallumady, Pastor Father Rubenus Cammayo, Parochial Vicar

Father Chellan Joseph, Chaplain - White Plains Hospital

~ Office Staff ~ Andrea Caridi, Cesar Ceballos, JoAnn Douglass

David Graf - Music Director

~ Parish Cemetery ~ Mount Calvary Cemetery - (914) 949-0671 - Mr. Daniel Murray, Directory

575 Hillside Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Saint John the Evangelist Manuel Mendoza

Phone: 914-437-5144 Classes Sunday 9:15-10:45 am

followed by Family Mass at 11:00 am

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Andrew Morzello

Email: re.olmcwp@yahoo.com Phone: 914-948-6834, option 2 Classes Sunday 10:00-11:30 am

Family Mass at 9:00 am

CONFESSIONS

Saturdays 4:30 to 5:15 pm OLMC

6:00 to 6:45 pm SJE

Mondays 11:30 to 12:00 pm OLMC

Anytime by appointment at SJE rectory

MARRIAGES

At least six months notice

BAPTISMS

3rd Sunday of the month - after 9:00 am Mass OLMC

4th Sunday of the month - 10:15 am (English) SJE, Mass to follow

- after 12:30 pm Mass (Spanish) SJE

Baptism instruction (3rd Tuesday of the month)

is required for parents and godparents. Parents should register in

advance to make arrangements.

NEW TO THE PARISH?

We invite you to register with the parish by filling out the envelopes found in the church, or by calling the rectory office at 914-949-0439

DEVOTIONS

Miraculous Medal - Monday after 12:10 pm Mass OLMC

St. Anthony Mary Claret & St. Anthony Padua -

Tuesday after 12:10 pm Mass OLMC

Five Wounds of Our Lord & St. Gaspar Bertoni -

Friday after 12:10 pm Mass OLMC

First Friday - Mass 12:10 pm SJE Adoration after Mass until 5:30 pm SJE

Mass 12:10 pm OLMC Followed by Holy Hour OLMC

Our Lady of Fatima -

First Saturday after 12:10 pm Mass SJE

Pro-Life Rosary - Saturday at 5:00 pm OLMC

SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS - November 1, 2015

What is the good life which God intends for us? And how is it related with the ultimate end or purpose of life? Is it not our desire and longing for true happiness, which is none other than the complete good, the sum of all goods, leaving nothing more to be desired? Jesus addresses this question in his sermon on the mount. The heart of Jesus' message is that we can live a very happy life. The call to holiness, to be saints who joyfully pursue God's will for their lives, can be found in these eight beatitudes. Jesus' beatitudes sum up our calling or vocation - to live a life of the beatitudes. The word beatitude literally means "happiness" or "blessedness".

God gives us everything that leads to true happiness What is the significance of Jesus' beatitudes, and why are they so central to his teaching? The beatitudes respond to the natural desire for happiness that God has placed in every heart. They teach us the final end to which God calls us, namely the coming of God's kingdom (Matthew 4:17), the vision of God (Matthew 5:8; 1 John 2;1), entering into the joy of the Lord (Matthew 25:21-23) and into his rest (Hebrews 4:7-11). Jesus' beatitudes also confront us with decisive choices concerning the life we pursue here on earth and the use we make of the goods he puts at our disposal.

Jesus' tells us that God alone can satisfy the deepest need and longing of our heart. Teresa of Avila's (1515-1582) prayer book contained a bookmark on which she wrote: Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you. All things pass - God never changes. Patience achieves all it strives for. Whoever has God lacks nothing -God alone suffices.

The beatitudes are a sign of contradiction to the world's way of happiness - The beatitudes which Jesus offers us are a sign of contradiction to the world's understanding of happiness and joy. How can one possibly find happiness in poverty, hunger, mourning, and persecution? Poverty of spirit finds ample room and joy in possessing God as the greatest treasure possible. Hunger of the spirit seeks nourishment and strength in God's word and Spirit. Sor-row and mourning over wasted life and sin leads to joyful freedom from the burden of guilt and spiritual oppression

God reveals to the humble of heart the true source of abundant life and happiness. Jesus promises his disciples that the joys of heaven will more than compensate for the troubles and hardships they can expect in this world. Thomas Aquinas said: "No one can live without joy. That is why a person deprived of spiritual joy goes after carnal pleasures." Do you know the happiness of hungering and thirsting for God alone?

"Lord Jesus, increase my hunger for you and show me the way that leads to everlasting peace and happiness. May I desire you above all else and find perfect joy in doing your will."

“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven”

Church Support Thank you very much for your continued

love & support for the parish. We are especially grateful to those who “make up” for their Sundays away from the parish.

Offering Collection 10-25-15 SJE $ 7,092 OLMC $ 2,743

Please Pray for the Sick of our Parish - Clara Raspiller, Maria Puig, Nick Modugno, Mariela Arias de Restrepo, Alvaro Zuñiga Ramos, Isaura Rodriguez, Bernardo Salazar, Mary Brady. BINGO - is held Monday nights at 7:20 pm in the Church hall at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. All are welcome! Mass Times - is a ministry to traveling Catholics. To find a Roman Catholic Church and its Mass schedule, visit www.masstimes.org. Support Our Advertisers - we encourage you to read over the back cover of our bulletin. The advertisers deserve our consideration should we be in need of their goods or services. Please thank them for their support. Share Your Blessings - Please remember us with a bequest in your will. Saint John the Evangelist and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish is our legacy to our children, our friends and our loved ones. Your thoughtfulness will help insure our future. E-Giving - We encourage you also to make your donations electronically. Those interested, may contact the parish office.

RCIA - (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is an initiation program that prepares individuals for full sacramental initiation into the Catholic faith (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist). If you are interested in more information about this, please contact Father Thomas Kallumady at 949-0439.

Mount Calvary Cemetery Winter Coverings - Mount Calvary Cemetery is offering grave decorations for the Christmas season. If you wish to order a winter covering for your plot, please call the cemetery office at 949-0671 asap.

ALL SOULS DAY Monday, November 2nd

All Souls Day commemorates the faithful departed. It is a time when we are reminded of the people in our lives who have died. It is also a time

when we are reminded of our own impending death and our subsequent union with God.

During the month of November, Mass is being celebrated daily for our faithful departed. May they

rest in peace. Envelopes are available in the pews to remember your loved ones.

All Souls Day Special Masses: 7:00 am & 8:00 am SJE

12:10 pm OLMC followed by the blessings of graves at

Mount Calvary Cemetery. All are welcome. 7:00 pm SJE

Ballard-Durand Funeral home is hosting their 9th Annual mass of Remembrance on Monday Nov. 2nd at 7:00 pm at SJE. During this Mass, we will

remember those who have died this year. To include your loved one’s name in the Litany of the

Dead please contact Matthew at 949-0566 by October 31st. Refreshments will be served in the Parish Library immediately following the Mass.

Please join us.

New Parish Council - Those who are interested to serve as members may write a letter of interest by email or in writing asap to Father Thomas who will interview and select a nice group of dedicated men and women who can serve our community. 3rd Annual Pie Sale! - The Women’s Club will be selling frozen, professionally baked pies from The Hudson Valley Baking Company the weekend of November 14th and 15th. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of New Altar Server Garments. Pies will be available in the entrance of the church following these Masses: Saturday 5:30 pm OLMC & 7:00 pm SJE Sunday 8:00 am SJE, 9:00 am OLMC, 11:00 am SJE and 12:30 pm SJE. Apple Pie $15 Quad-Berry Pie $18 Pumpkin Cheesecake $20 Don't miss out this year! Limited quantities available, the pies sell out. Keep frozen until Thanksgiving, thaw and serve. St. Anthony’s Annual Spaghetti Dinner - Sun. Nov. 8, 2015 from 1-6 pm in the school gym at 45 Gainsborg Ave. Featuring: spaghetti & meatballs, bread, salad, dessert, coffee and seconds on spaghetti. Donation $12 adults, $6 children under 12. No reservation required.

FAMILY THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION

FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 20th 2015 Prayer Service begins 6:30 pm - OLMC Church

The service will include the Blessing of the Bread, which will be distributed to all the

faithful to be used at their Thanksgiving meal.

After the Prayer Service, please join us in the OLMC church hall for refreshments.

Pizza, beverages, desserts and coffee will be available to purchase. Come & bring a friend!

There will be 2 raffles, one for those in attendance

(Prizes include gift baskets, gift certificates to local businesses and restaurants, etc.) and one for those who cannot attend.

There will also be a children’s raffle. This will be an enjoyable evening for the whole family.

New items are needed as Prizes. Donations will be greatly appreciated.

*** If you are able to help us obtain certificates and prizes from local businesses and stores,

please contact Andrea in the rectory. ***

Please RSVP if you will be attending so we can plan accordingly. You can all the rectory M-F 9am-5pm or fill out below and

place in collection basket. Name: _______________________________

# of adults attending: _____

# of children attending: _____

40 Days for Life Rally - Please mark your calendars for the closing rally, which will take place on Sunday, Nov 1 at 3 pm. We will meet on the sidewalk in front of the Planned Parenthood building at 175 Tarrytown Road, White Plains (Greenburgh) 10607. Parking is available across the street in the Greenburgh Town Court parking lot or along the right side of Prospect Avenue (one-way). During these last 2 weeks, please try to do a little more if you can. If you have not kept vigil during this campaign, now is the time to sign up at: https://40daysforlift.com/local-campaigns/white-plains/ or by contacting Gerald Yeung at 837-7008 or broger8@gmail.com.

Saturday, 10/31 12:10 pm SJE Leonardo & Anthonia Nuesa 5:30 pm Vigil OLMC For the People of the Parish 7:00 pm Vigil SJE John Godlewski Sunday, 11/1 - Solemnity of All Saints 8:00 am SJE John Godleski 9:00 am OLMC Beniamino Capicotto 10:30 am OLMC Deceased Members of the Antonio Meucci Lodge 11:00 am SJE Armand Seguso, Jr. (4th Anniversary) 12:30 pm SJE Dila Lleshaj 5:00 pm OLMC Tanya Frisoli Monday, 11/2 - The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed 7:00 am SJE, 8:00 am SJE, 12:10 pm OLMC, 7:00 pm SJE Masses will celebrated for All the Faithful Departed Tuesday, 11/3 7:30 am SJE No Intentions 12:10 pm OLMC DeLia & Attalienti Families Wednesday, 11/4 - Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop 7:30 am SJE Jean Byrnes 12:10 pm OLMC Peter, Luigi & Giovano Troiano Thursday, 11/5 7:30 am SJE Dila Lleshaj 12:10 pm OLMC Giuseppina Fredella Friday, 11/6 - First Friday 7:30 am SJE Amalia & Mario DiFilippo 12:10 pm SJE Thomas Pattara 12:10 pm OLMC Singler Fitzgerald Saturday, 11/7 12:10 pm SJE Our Lady of Fatima 5:30 pm Vigil OLMC Teresa & Dacol Beck 7:00 pm Vigil SJE Dila Lleshaj Sunday, 11/8 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am SJE A. Smajlaj (Living) 9:00 am OLMC Antonietta, Vincenzo & Nicola Marino 11:00 am SJE Zenaida Cicero 12:30 pm SJE L. Vuktilaj (Living) 5:30 pm OLMC Ramona Billena Sanctuary Lamp OLMC: Giovanni & Riccardina Roselli

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 8 ~ Saint John the Evangelist Church & Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church ~

MUSIC FOR SUNDAY

# 728 (H) # 640 (H) # 623 (H) # 729 (H)

M = missal, H = Hymnal

If you booked a Mass intention for

your family member and would like to bring up the gifts, please inform an

usher before Mass.

SOLEMNIDAD DE TODOS LOS SANTOS

La Comunión de los Santos

Comunión quiere decir "común unión"; y Comunión de los Santos quiere decir unión común con Jesucristo de todos los santos del cielo, de las almas del purgatorio y de los fieles que aún peregrinamos en la tierra. Es la unión de todos los santos con la Cabeza de la Iglesia, que es Jesucristo, y de todos los santos entre sí. Los del cielo interceden por los demás, "Por el hecho de que los del cielo están más íntimamente unidos con Cristo, consolidan más firmemente a toda la Iglesia en la santidad [...] No dejan de interceder por nosotros ante el Padre. Presentan por medio del único mediador entre Dios y los hombres, Cristo Jesús, los méritos que adquirieron en la tierra [...] Su solicitud fraterna ayuda, pues, mucho a nuestra debilidad" (LG 49): «No lloréis, os seré más útil después de mi muerte y os ayudaré más eficazmente que durante mi vida» (Santo Domingo, moribundo, a susfrailes: Relatio iuridica4; cf. Jordán de Sajonia, Vita 4, 69).

Pasaré mi cielo haciendo el bien sobre la tierra (Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús)

Los de la tierra honran a los del cielo y se encomiendan a su intercesión, también oran y ofrecen sufragios por los difuntos del purgatorio, y estos también interceden a favor nuestro.

La comunión con los santos. "No veneramos el recuerdo de los del cielo tan sólo como modelos nuestros, sino, sobre todo, para que la unión de toda la Iglesia en el Espíritu se vea reforzada por la práctica del amor fraterno. En efecto, así como la unión entre los cristianos todavía en camino nos lleva más cerca de Cristo, así la comunión con los santos nos une a Cristo, del que mana, como de fuente y cabeza, toda la gracia y la vida del Pueblo de Dios" (LG 50):

«Nosotros adoramos a Cristo porque es el Hijo de Dios; en cuanto a los mártires, los amamos como discípulos e imitadores del Señor, y es justo, a causa de su devoción incomparable hacia su rey y maestro; que podamos nosotros, también, ser sus compañeros y sus condiscípulos (Martirio de san Policarpo 17, 3: SC 10bis, 232 (Funk 1, 336))

“Dichosos los limpios de corazón, porque verán a Dios”

Una multitud que nadie podría contar. Una multitud donde en cada rostro está lleno de paz, de bondad con todos, de alegría nacida del corazón… Es la primera enseñanza del día de Todos los Santos, que los que ya están en la patria celestial son muchos, muchísimos, tantos que nadie puede contar. Miren bien esos rostros porque entre ellos están tantos y tantos que han vivido a nuestro lado. -hombres y mujeres que han sabido vivir contentos con lo poco que tenían y han sabido compartir. -hombres y mujeres llenos de problemas que han sabido llevar con alegría, y que teniendo la necesidad de ser consolados han sabido consolar. -hombres y mujeres de mirada limpia, de cuyos labios siempre ha salido una disculpa para los pecados de los demás. -hombres y mujeres junto a los que siempre nos hemos sentido llenos de paz. -hombres y mujeres que han sido el centro de nuestras familias a las que han unido en paz y en amor. Mientras vivieron entre nosotros no nos dimos cuenta del misterio que se desarrollaba dentro de ellos, porque como decía San Juan todavía no se había manifestado lo que eran Los defectos propios de los humanos, las limitaciones, las fealdades corporales y tantas otras cosas cegaban nuestros ojos y no nos dejaban ver que cada uno de ellos era verdaderamente hijo y muy querido de Dios. Y Dios iban transformando su corazón con su amor y cariño hasta hacerlo imagen y semejanza perfecta suya. Ahora que ven a Dios cara a cara, que la luz del rostro de Dios les ilumina se ven lo que ya eran: hijos de Dios Intentemos mirar a nuestro alrededor con ojos de fe y sintamos amor y respeto por todo aquel que se sienta a mi lado porque es también ya hijo de Dios.