Msgr. Sean G. Ogle, Pastor

23-25 Newtown Avenue

Astoria, NY 11102

phone: (718) 278-1834

fax: (718) 278-0998

email: church@mountcarmelastoria.org

 

 

 

 

 

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel

23-25 Newtown Avenue

Astoria, NY 11102

Office Hours

Monday thru Friday
9:30am-12noon / 1pm-8:30pm

Saturday 9am-12noon
The office is closed on Sunday

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(917) 487-0035

 

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Mount Carmel Astoria

ADULT CONFIRMATION ON FEAST OF PENTECOST

We celebrated the Vigil of the Feast of Pentecost on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Pentecost is the gift of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and poured out upon the entire church. It’s the one time in addition to the Easter Vigil when Pastors are given the faculty to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation and OLMC was proud to have 7 candidates who had been studying and preparing for this day to receive this third sacrament of initiation. Our Pastor, Msgr. Sean G. Ogle had the privilege to anoint these 7 people, shown here. May The Holy Spirit not only purify and illuminate these candidates but the entire parish. May we all grow in the holiness of the Lord. For all pictures, please go to Photo Gallery. Video posted on You Tube.

 

ROSARY SOCIETY COMMUNION BREAKFAST

The Rosary Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has a rich history that goes back into the late 1890’s. This group is made up of women ranging in ages from mid-40s through late 90s representing a wide variety of ethnicities. The Society is a spiritual organization whose primary focus is prayer and to cultivate and promote devotion to our Lord and His Mother while leading its members to a deepening of their Catholic faith by providing spiritual help and support for one another. It also has social activities such as the Communion breakfast on May 5, 2013 . The Society conducts a monthly collection of dry and canned food as well as cake sales to help supplement the food pantry at St. Margaret Mary to assist those less fortunate in our parish and the community.

At this year’s annual breakfast, the group recognized its most senior member, Mrs. Catherine Fecci for her many years of service to the parish and Rosary Society.

The group was also blessed this year to have the charismatic and inspirational Sister Ave Clark, OP as guest speaker. Here are some pictures from the event. The video has been posted to YouTube

 
 
 

FAREWELL FATHER FRANCIS M LYNCH

Our Lady of Mount Carmel bade farewell to our beloved Pastor Emeritus, Father Francis M. Lynch (2/4/30-4/11/13) who suddenly passed away. Father Lynch served the Diocese of Brooklyn as a priest for over 55 years and as pastor of this parish from 1993 to 2001, and where he has continued to serve during his visits from Florida since his retirement.
The wake service took place on Monday, April 15, 2013 in the church Father Lynch called home for so many years. Over 525 family and friends attended the service led by our Pastor and former student of Father Lynch at Cathedral Prep, Msgr. Sean G. Ogle. Father Ed Brady, friend and Pastor Emeritus of Saint Margaret Mary did a reading in honor of Father Lynch, and our parish choir sang Father Lynch’s favourite hymns.
On Tuesday, April 16, the beautiful funeral Mass took place and was attended by over 500 people, mostly parishioners. We were honored to have Most Rev. Guy Sansaricq, retired Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, our main celebrant who was joined by Auxiliary Bishop Ray Chappetto and retired Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Sullivan along with two deacons and 36 priests in celebrating Father Lynch’s life.
We were treated to a most uplifting homily by Rev. Donald Berran, Pastor Emeritus of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a lifelong friend who told wonderful stories about Father Lynch and pointed out what a full and happy life in God he lived. Father Lynch will remain in our hearts and we will always remember him with the warmest memories.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord...
 
 
 
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