Carmelite Events

On October 19, 2019, the Carmelite Sisters held their annual Rosary Rally at the Motherhouse grounds in Germantown, NY.  The event was attended by members of The Mother Angeline Teresa Ministers of Care, and Carmel Connection, Novices from St. Elias Province, friends and visitors from local areas.  The event began with rosary procession and Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Sunday Vigil Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jim Hess, O.Carm.  Attendees were then invited to socials with the Sisters.  It was a beautiful October day to honor the Mother of God!

Our Sisters in Formation made the best of the remaining days in October by going apple and pumpkin picking at Greig's Farm in Red Hook, NY.  This was Sr. Katie's first outing since being received as Postulant in our Community and everyone had a blast! Joining our spirited group was Kate Mc Goldrick who was visiting from Ireland with our Vocation Director, Sr. Mary O'Donovan.

CARVING THOSE PUMPKINS!

Once those beautiful pumpkins were picked and polished, the task of carving them was planned during our evening recreation. Armed with carving kits, flood lights, garbage bags, camera and upbeat music, the REAL fun of the harvest time began. And in Carmel, nothing gets wasted, as Sr. Katie will bake those pumpkin seeds for the picking! Sr. Sharon Rose is also not far away with those pumpkin pies in the making!

Parishioners and friends of St. Teresa’s R.C. Church gathered for the second annual Benefit Luncheon in LiGreci’s Staaten, West Brighton, where some 300 guests came out to support the Castleton Corners parish.

by Sr. Mary Anne Dennehy, O.Carm.

On Saturday, October 5, the NY Archdiocesan forum for catechesis and youth ministry at Cardinal Spellman High School presented an opportunity to display and distribute Carmelite Sisters’ vocation materials and information on Venerable Mother Mary Angeline Teresa O.Carm.

Our Carmelite Fathers, Rev. Francis Amodio, O.Carm. and Rev. Justin Cinnante, O.Carm. were presenters and Brother Von Sadoval, O.Carm. accompanied a large group of catechists and youth ministers from the parish of St. Simon Stock-St. Joseph who participated in the educational sessions.  Bishop Gerald Walsh was the main celebrant for the liturgy. Over 400 people attended this event.

The sessions will be repeated on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Sacred Heart parish in Monroe for parishes in the upper counties of the Archdiocese of New York.

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On October 5, 2019, the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm welcomed in their midst a new Postulant! Katie Nicosia is well known to our Congregation as she had been a regular participant of the SALT Program.   In a simple Entrance Ceremony, she made an Act of Consecration to the Mother of God and Queen of Carmel and received the brown scapular of Carmel with these words:

"Most Holy Virgin, Mother of God and Queen of Carmel, I consecrate myself to your service. I choose you for my Mother and Queen. Accept me as your child and receive this offering of my body and soul, of my mind and heart, of all that I am and possess. Through you, I offer my entire life to the service of your beloved Son, Jesus Christ. Take me under your protection and give me your blessing, O most dear Mother. Protect me agaist temptation, deliver me from danger, assist me in my trials, and help mereach that blessed day when I will become a "Bride of Christ" and receive the holy Habit of Carmel. Then, fortified by your blessed gift to Carmel, the Brown Scapular, may I bring glory to God, to you, and to our Community. Amen.

We ask God's blessings and the intercession of Mary, our Mother, to be with Sr. Katie as she takes these first steps of her journey to Mount Carmel!

The Novices and Formators gathered for a prayer service organized by Sr. Lois Ann, Sr. Katie's  Postulant Director.  The prayer service was followed by opening of gifts, an enjoyable socials with cookies, tea and lots of fun!

Photos and Story Contributor: Sr. Kevin Patricia, O.Carm. 

Saint Patrick's Home celebrated the religious jubilees of some members of the Sisters of Charity who are in residence.  The Eucharistic celebration was presided by Fr. Michael Kissane, O.Carm.  and  was followed by a special reception in Saint Joseph's Hall.

Sr. Luke Mary renewed her religious vows in the presence of the local prioress, Sr. Bernadette Therese, O.Carm. and Fr Mark Zittle , O.Carm was celebrant at Mass.

Sister M. Francis Clare of All Saints, O.Carm.  passed away peacefully at Saint Patrick's Manor on the morning of October 2, 2019 in the 55th year of her religious life. 

Rosalina Magano was born in Fall River, MA on September 7, 1940, the younger of two children born to Manual and Mary (nee Sousa Rapoza) Magano of Fall River. We join her older sister, Sr. Mary Ellen Bernadette, in mourning and extend to her our heartfelt condolences.

Sr. Francis Clare entered the Community on September 12, 1964, professed first vows on April 5, 1967 and made her final profession on December 8, 1972. She had brief assignments at St. Joseph’s Manor, Madonna Residence, Garvey Manor, Catholic Memorial Home, Our Lady’s Haven, St. Teresa’s Manor, St. Ann Home, and St. Rita’s Home. Her lengthier missions were at Marian Manor (2005 - 2012) and St. Patrick’s Manor (2012 - 2019). A gifted musician, Sr. Francis Clare shared her gift for music both in ministry and in community.  She was an active member of the Community Choir for many years, and beautifully played the violin for many a liturgical celebration. Her ministry to the residents was mainly in the area of Activities, including music therapy and planning music and Mass booklets for liturgies. Sr. Francis also visited the residents to pray with them and for them.

Having courageously carried the cross of illness for many years, Sr. M. Francis Clare of All Saints now and forever experiences the peace she so longed for.  And somewhere beyond this world, she giftedly moves a bow across a violin pressed against her shoulder, in perfect harmony with all the angels and saints, as her beautiful music resounds in joyful praise before the Lord!

WAKE:

Friday, October 4, 2019

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Holy Family Chapel 

Evening Prayer at 7:00 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Manor

863 Central Street

Framingham, MA 01701

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL:

 Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

Holy Family Chapel 

St. Patrick’s Manor- location to be announced.)

BURIAL:

Friday, October 11, 20192:00 p.m.

 St. Patrick’s Cemetery

2233 Robeson Street 

Fall River, MA 02720