Here is the schedule of Lenten and Easter services, and Lenten regulations about fast and abstinence.
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Pope Leo’s message for Lent
“I would like to invite you to a very practical and frequently unappreciated form of abstinence: that of refraining from words that offend and hurt our neighbor. Let us begin by disarming our language, avoiding harsh words and rash judgement, refraining from slander and speaking ill of those who are not present and cannot defend […]
CALL TO WORSHIP
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time The mystery of God’s plan for humanity is not so much about grasping for understanding as it is about being grasped by love. In today’s Scripture readings, Jesus breathes new life into old laws so that we can understand how deeply God loves us and how deeply we should love […]
THE WORD OF GOD
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection: Speaking of relationships By SISTER MARY McGLONE Karl Rahner, one of the greatest Catholic theologians of the 20th century, taught that we become fully human through love of neighbor. To understand this, observe a mother teaching her child to talk: The little one is learning vocabulary and also a […]
BREAKING OPEN GOD’S WORD
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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First Sunday of Lent Reflection: We always are evolving By SISTER MARY McGLONE Who are we and who are we to become? Adam and Eve tell us one story, Paul another, and Jesus, well, I think we should assume he’s the one who gets it just right. Adam and Eve, our mythical ancestors, lived in […]
St. Joseph Mass and dinner planned for Sunday, March 15
“La Tavola di San Giuseppe” will take place at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 15, in honor of St. Joseph. Dinner following in the gym. It includes Minestra Di San Giuseppe, sfingi and zeppole provided by Joey’s Restaurant and Cafe Caruso. There will be a free-will offering with proceeds going to charity. The […]
It all began in 1976 as the Folk Group; share your memories and photos
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Mount Carmel’s choir under the direction of Peter Elacqua. Our current Music Ministry began in 1976 with what then was called the Folk Group, sitting in the sanctuary playing guitars and other instruments and singing hymns. We are planning to honor this anniversary in the spring issue of […]
Maria building her life on lessons learned from her mom
ABOVE: Maria Peycke and her mom, Rosemarie Chiffy. Maria said her daughter Mia was right by her side as Maria cared for her mother. “Mia has always had an understanding of my mother’s situation that was far beyond her years. As we discussed what would happen for her after graduation, she said that she wanted […]