Mandatory Festa Meeting
Tuesday, May 7th - 7pm OLMC Church Hall
For all volunteers (old & new).
Anyone interested in getting involved
with our Festa, please attend.
For all volunteers (old & new).
Anyone interested in getting involved
with our Festa, please attend.
* * * Last weekend to drop off your donations * * *
The Annual “Baby Shower”
Diaper Drive and Pre-School Supply Drive
will take place April 14th – April 28th
will take place April 14th – April 28th
We are collecting the Diapers, Pull-ups & Wipes to benefit
The Westchester County Diaper Bank:
Wipes & Diapers
(especially sizes Newborn to Size 4)
and Pull-ups (All Sizes)
Opened packages and loose diapers will be accepted as long as they
are in Ziploc bags.
We are collecting the following items to benefit
YMCA Pre-School
(which operates out of the St. John the Evangelist School building)
Washable Paint (Red, White, Blue, Green), Construction Paper, Glue Sticks,
Playdough, Sharpies, Clorox Wipes, Hand soap, Gloves, Tissue boxes
If you do not have time to shop, please consider a monetary donation.
Place donation in an envelope in collection basket marked “BABY SHOWER”.
YMCA Pre-School
(which operates out of the St. John the Evangelist School building)
Washable Paint (Red, White, Blue, Green), Construction Paper, Glue Sticks,
Playdough, Sharpies, Clorox Wipes, Hand soap, Gloves, Tissue boxes
If you do not have time to shop, please consider a monetary donation.
Place donation in an envelope in collection basket marked “BABY SHOWER”.
Donations can be left in church in the baby hampers or brought to the rectory.
If you have any questions about the Baby Shower, please call Andrea at the rectory.
If you have any questions about the Baby Shower, please call Andrea at the rectory.
Thank you in advance for your generosity
Mother’s Day
Mass Novena Envelopes
May 12th is Mother’s Day.
Whether your mother is still with us or has gone home to the Lord, we will remember her, your grandmothers, mothers-in-law, God-Mothers etc. in a Novena of Masses when you give us their names.Envelopes can be found on the bulletin tables at both churches. Envelopes will be collected until Mother’s Day.
You can place them in any offertory collection basket.
Thank you for your generosity.
In addition to the above Novena envelopes, we have special
Mother’s Day “Spiritual Bouquet”
greeting cards. These are available after Mass in the sacristy or at the rectory during office hours for a suggested donation of $5 per card.
Mother’s Day “Spiritual Bouquet”
greeting cards. These are available after Mass in the sacristy or at the rectory during office hours for a suggested donation of $5 per card.
Come and join us
in prayer.
All are welcome.
First Friday - May 3rd
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament -
(1st Friday of every month).
Adoration will take place following the
12:10 pm Mass at Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Church.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament -
(1st Friday of every month).
Adoration will take place following the
12:10 pm Mass at Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Church.
First Friday - May 3rd
First Friday Mass & Adoration at SJE
Please join us every month as we celebrate the first Friday Mass at 5:30 pm at St. John the Evangelist Church. Adoration will take place after the Mass at SJE until 9:00 pm.
First Saturday - May 4th
Holy Hour followed by First Saturday Mass at SJE - Please join us every month as we celebrate the first Saturday Mass at 12:00 pm at St. John the Evangelist Church, preceded by Holy Hour at 11:00 am.
Monthly Food Collection - will be held May 4th & 5th at both churches. Please consider donating
non-perishable and non-expired food items for the Ecumenical Emergency Food Pantry of White Plains that will help feed families in our neighborhood. These can be dropped off in the designated bins at the entrance of both SJE & OLMC Churches.
non-perishable and non-expired food items for the Ecumenical Emergency Food Pantry of White Plains that will help feed families in our neighborhood. These can be dropped off in the designated bins at the entrance of both SJE & OLMC Churches.
Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Thursday, May 9, 2024
The Feast of the Ascension commemorates Jesus'
ascension into heaven 40 days after his Resurrection.
ascension into heaven 40 days after his Resurrection.
The Feast of the Ascension is a holy day of obligation
Masses will be celebrated:
Wednesday, May 8th
6:30 pm OLMC and 7:30 pm Spanish SJE
6:30 pm OLMC and 7:30 pm Spanish SJE
Thursday, May 9th
7:30 am SJE, 12:10 pm OLMC, 6:30 pm SJE
and 7:30 pm Spanish SJE
7:30 am SJE, 12:10 pm OLMC, 6:30 pm SJE
and 7:30 pm Spanish SJE
Outdoor Memorial Mass
at Mount Calvary, Our Parish Cemetery
at Mount Calvary, Our Parish Cemetery
Sat. May 25th - 9:30 am
An outdoor Mass will be celebrated at
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
(575 West Hillside Ave. White Plains, NY 10603)
The Mass will be offered for our beloved
Faithful Departed. For your comfort, please bring
a lawn chair. If it rains, the Mass will be moved
to St. John the Evangelist Church.
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
(575 West Hillside Ave. White Plains, NY 10603)
The Mass will be offered for our beloved
Faithful Departed. For your comfort, please bring
a lawn chair. If it rains, the Mass will be moved
to St. John the Evangelist Church.
Couples celebrating their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary anytime during 2024 are invited to attend the Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass with Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday, June 2 at 2:30 PM. Each couple may bring up to four (4) additional guests. Pre-registration is required.
Please contact the rectory to register (Tues-Fri. 9am - 2pm).914-948-5909 or 914-949-0439
The closing date to register for the Mass is Monday, May 13, 2024
Las parejas que celebran su 50 aniversario de bodas en cualquier momento durante 2024 están invitadas a asistir a la Misa del Jubileo de Bodas Doradas con el Cardenal Dolan en la Catedral de San Patricio el domingo 2 de junio a las 2:30 p.m. Cada pareja puede traer hasta cuatro (4) invitados adicionales.
Se requiere preinscripción. Comuníquese con la rectoría para registrarse. (de martes a viernes, de 9.00 a 14.00) 914-948-5909 or 914-949-0439
La fecha límite para registrarse para la misa es el lunes 13 de mayo de 2024.
La fecha límite para registrarse para la misa es el lunes 13 de mayo de 2024.
MONDAY NIGHT BINGO @ OLMC Church Hall
Come join us for an evening of fun!
Come join us for an evening of fun!
This is a parish fundraiser. All are welcome!
Over $1,200 in Prizes
PLUS Jackpots & Bonus Games
Food and refreshments available for purchase.
For information check out our website at: www.sjeolmc.org/bingo
Where: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Hall
92 S. Lexington Ave – White Plains
Time: BINGO Hall & Kitchen open at 5:00 pm Games begin at 7:20 pm
Volunteers Needed, Monday Nights @ Bingo
on an as-needed basis:
from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to sell tickets at Bingo,
OR 7:30 to 9:30 pm to help with Bingo Games.
on an as-needed basis:
from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to sell tickets at Bingo,
OR 7:30 to 9:30 pm to help with Bingo Games.
Come and support one our parish's biggest fundraiser. Please contact Andrea in the rectory if you can help: 914-948-5909 or 914-949-0439.
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The 2024 Cardinal’s Appeal
Our parish goal is $80,400
To date our parish has received:
$56,686 in Pledges/Gifts
from 242 Families
The Cardinal’s Appeal is a vital source of funding for the programs and ministries that sustain the parishes across our Archdiocese. For this Appeal to be truly successful, we must have support from all of our families. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you for your support!
Thank you for the continued sacrifice.
Please be sure to note Parish #354
on all donations.
Please be sure to note Parish #354
on all donations.
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La Campaña del Cardenal 2024
Nuestra meta parroquial es de $80,400
Hasta la fecha nuestra
parroquia ha recibido:
$56,686 en Promesas/Donaciones
parroquia ha recibido:
$56,686 en Promesas/Donaciones
de 242 familias
La Campaña del Cardenal es una fuente vital de financiación para los programas y ministerios que sostienen las parroquias de nuestra Archidiócesis. Para que esta Campaña tenga verdadero éxito, debemos contar con el apoyo de todas nuestras
familias. Por favor, sean tan generosos como puedan. Gracias por su apoyo.
Gracias por su continuo sacrificio.
Por favor Parroquia #354
en todas las donaciones.
¡HAGA SU DONACION EN LINEA HOY!
www.cardinalsappeal.org
en todas las donaciones.
¡HAGA SU DONACION EN LINEA HOY!
www.cardinalsappeal.org
ANOINTING AND BLESSING OF THE SICK
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Anointing & Blessing of the sick takes place on the 3rd Saturday
of each Month at the both churches, directly following these Masses:
of each Month at the both churches, directly following these Masses:
4:00 pm Mass OLMC & 5:30 pm Mass SJE
There will be Anointing of the Sick by the presiding priest. By the sacred Anointing of the Sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that He may raise them up and save them. And, indeed, He exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ.
UNCIÓN Y BENDICIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS
Sábado 18 de Mayo 2024
Después de la Misa de las 4:00 pm (OLMC) & 5:30 pm (SJE)
el tercer sábado de cada mes
en la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Monte Carmelo Y de San Juan El Evangelista, habrá unción de los enfermos por parte del sacerdote que celebre la Misa.
en la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Monte Carmelo Y de San Juan El Evangelista, habrá unción de los enfermos por parte del sacerdote que celebre la Misa.
Por la sagrada Unción de los enfermos y la oración de los sacerdotes, toda la Iglesia encomienda a los enfermos al Señor sufriente y glorificado, para que los resucite y los salve. Y, en efecto, los exhorta a contribuir al bien del Pueblo de Dios uniéndose libremente a la Pasión y muerte de Cristo.
The USCCB's president and the chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities announced a nationwide invitation to prayer.
On March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that could impact the widespread accessibility of chemical abortion (abortion pills). Chemical abortions are now the most common form of abortion in the United States.
When Beginning Monday, March 25 and continuing through June, when a decision is expected.
How to Participate Offer this Prayer to St. Joseph, Defender of Life daily for the end of abortion and for the protection of women and pre-born children.
On March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that could impact the widespread accessibility of chemical abortion (abortion pills). Chemical abortions are now the most common form of abortion in the United States.
When Beginning Monday, March 25 and continuing through June, when a decision is expected.
How to Participate Offer this Prayer to St. Joseph, Defender of Life daily for the end of abortion and for the protection of women and pre-born children.
Invitación nacional
a la oración
El presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB) y el presidente del Comité de Actividades Pro-Vida de USCCB anunciaron una invitación nacional a la oración.
El 26 de marzo, la Corte Suprema de EE. UU escuchará los argumentos orales en un caso que podría afectar la accesibilidad generalizada de las píldoras abortivas. Los abortos químicos son ahora la forma más común de aborto en Estados Unidos.
CuándoDesde el lunes 25 de marzo de 2024 y durante junio, cuando se espera la decisión.
Cómo participarOfrece diariamente esta Oración a san José, defensor de la vida por el fin del aborto y por la protección de las mujeres y los niños en el vientre materno.
El 26 de marzo, la Corte Suprema de EE. UU escuchará los argumentos orales en un caso que podría afectar la accesibilidad generalizada de las píldoras abortivas. Los abortos químicos son ahora la forma más común de aborto en Estados Unidos.
CuándoDesde el lunes 25 de marzo de 2024 y durante junio, cuando se espera la decisión.
Cómo participarOfrece diariamente esta Oración a san José, defensor de la vida por el fin del aborto y por la protección de las mujeres y los niños en el vientre materno.
Youth Choir (school grades 3 through 12)
or Adult Choir (singing mostly in English)
or Adult Choir (singing mostly in English)
All voices are needed! No prior choral experience is necessary, and there is no fee of any kind.
Interested or have questions? Speak with David Graf, at dgrafmusic@yahoo.com, or at 914-806-7965 (cell)
- Visit our parish's WeShare specific page HERE.
- Follow the easy directions to make a one time or recurring donation.
- Thank you for your generosity and support!
- Visite la página específica de WeShare de nuestra parroquia AQUÍ.
- Siga las instrucciones fáciles para hacer una donación recurrente.
- ¡Gracias por su generosidad y apoyo!
Parish of SJE OLMC’s
Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council #16838
Attention: All Catholic Men, Ages 18 and Up
Becoming a Knight of Columbus can transform your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to support your parish, give back to your community, grow in your faith and gain exclusive access to our top-rated insurance program to protect your family. These are just some of the reasons to become a Knight. We are a band of brothers, a network of men in communities around the world dedicated to doing good in the service of God and our neighbors.
Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council #16838
Attention: All Catholic Men, Ages 18 and Up
Becoming a Knight of Columbus can transform your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to support your parish, give back to your community, grow in your faith and gain exclusive access to our top-rated insurance program to protect your family. These are just some of the reasons to become a Knight. We are a band of brothers, a network of men in communities around the world dedicated to doing good in the service of God and our neighbors.
For more information, please visit our website:
www.sjeolmc.org/holycross
Or email: knights@sjeolmc.org
www.sjeolmc.org/holycross
Or email: knights@sjeolmc.org
Share Your Blessings - Please remember us with a bequest in your will. The Parish of Saint John the Evangelist & Our Lady of Mount Carmel is our legacy to our children, our friends and our loved ones. Your thoughtfulness will help insure our future. Please call the rectory with questions about how to “word” your bequest.
Comparta Sus Bendiciones - recuérdenos con un legado en su testamento. La Parroquia de San Juan Evangelista y Nuestra Señora del Monte Carmelo es nuestro legado para nuestros hijos, nuestros amigos y nuestros seres queridos. Su consideración ayudará a asegurar nuestro futuro. Llame a la rectoría si tiene
preguntas sobre cómo "redactar" su legado.
Israel and Palestine: Urgent prayer for peace
Please pray with us for the bereaved, and for those whose lives have been lost.
Please pray with us that the killing will stop, that a ceasefire across the whole of the Gaza strip will be brokered, and that humanitarian aid will reach the hundreds of thousands of innocent women, children and men whose lives are in great danger.
Please pray with us for peace, reconciliation and justice for all in all of the land.
