Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC)

06/10/2026

✝️As Catholics, we treat blessed religious items with reverence because they have been set apart for sacred use. When a rosary, holy card, statue, crucifix, scapular, Bible, or other devotional item becomes damaged, worn out, or can no longer be used, it should not simply be thrown into the trash if it can be avoided.

The traditional and respectful methods of disposal are:

1. Burial
Blessed items made of wood, paper, cloth, palm, or other natural materials may be buried in the ground. This returns the item to the earth in a dignified manner.

2. Burning
Items such as blessed papers, holy cards, old prayer books, palms from Palm Sunday, and worn scapulars may be reverently burned. Afterward, the ashes should be buried.

3. Proper Disposal of Statues and Religious Objects
Broken statues, crucifixes, and other sacred objects may be buried if possible. If burial is not practical, they should be disposed of in a respectful manner that recognizes their sacred purpose.

4. When an Item Is No Longer Blessed
If a blessed object has been completely destroyed or has lost its form and purpose, the blessing no longer remains attached to the object. Nevertheless, Catholics are encouraged to dispose of such items reverently out of respect for what they once represented.

These practices are not merely about the object itself but about honoring God and the sacred realities to which these items point. They remind us that material things used in worship and devotion should always be treated with dignity and respect.

"Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10:31)

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the sacramentals and sacred images that help draw our hearts closer to You. As we respectfully care for and dispose of these blessed items, may we always remember the faith they represent and the grace they inspire. Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, may our homes and hearts remain dedicated to Your service. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. ✝️

06/09/2026

✝️The Seed of the Woman
"I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall crush your head, and you shall lie in wait for his heel." — Genesis 3:15

Genesis 3:15 is often called the Protoevangelium—the "First Gospel." Even in the midst of humanity's fall into sin, God revealed His plan of salvation. The "woman" foretold in this passage is understood by the Church to be the Blessed Virgin Mary, and her "seed" is Jesus Christ, our Savior. Through His Passion, Death, and Resurrection, Christ conquered sin, death, and the power of Satan once and for all.

The image of the woman crushing the serpent reminds us that God chose Mary to play a unique role in salvation history. Through her humble "yes" to God's will, the Savior entered the world. As Catholics, we honor Mary not because she replaces Christ, but because she always leads us closer to Him.

At Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, we place ourselves under the loving mantle of our Blessed Mother, asking her to guide us ever closer to her Son. May her example of faith, obedience, and trust inspire us to reject sin and faithfully follow Christ each day.

Let us Pray-

Heavenly Father,
You promised redemption from the very beginning and fulfilled that promise through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, help us to stand firm against temptation and remain faithful to Your will.

Blessed Mother, crush the power of sin in our lives and lead us ever closer to your Son. Protect our families, strengthen our parish community, and help us to be witnesses of Christ's love in the world.

May Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish continue to grow in faith, hope, and charity, always trusting in God's mercy and grace.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us. ✝️

06/09/2026

🔥 *Rising from the Ashes Revival – July 22nd* 🔥

The *Rising from the Ashes Revival* is quickly approaching, and July 22nd will be here before you know it!

We are blessed to still have tickets available at **$80 per person** (see the flyer below for full details). Seating is limited and available on a *first come, first served* basis, so be sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible.

This will be a truly powerful and spirit-filled day of **prayer, renewal, worship, and fellowship**. We are especially honored to welcome **Monsignor Chris Vasko**, who will be joining us for this most joyful and uplifting occasion.

Come be part of something special—a day to grow in faith, reconnect with Christ, and gather together as one **OLMC family**.

📞 To reserve your seat, make a payment, or get more information, please contact the Parish Office.

We can’t wait to share this blessed and beautiful day with you! 🙏✨

06/06/2026

✝️This weekend, we celebrate the beautiful Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This sacred feast reminds us of the greatest gift Jesus gave to His Church—the Holy Eucharist. Through His Body and Blood, Christ remains truly present among us, nourishing our souls, strengthening our faith, and uniting us as one family in Him.

As we gather in gratitude and adoration, let us renew our love for our Eucharistic Lord and deepen our appreciation for the incredible blessing of receiving Him in Holy Communion. May this solemn celebration inspire us to carry Christ's presence into our homes, workplaces, and community through lives of faith, charity, and service.

We give heartfelt thanks to the parish family of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and to all of our parishioners whose faith, devotion, and commitment continue to make our parish a vibrant witness to Christ's love. Your prayers, generosity, and dedication help strengthen our community and bring glory to God.

May Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament continue to bless our parish abundantly, and may Our Lady of Mount Carmel intercede for us as we strive to follow her Son more closely each day.

Happy and Blessed Corpus Christi!✝️

05/30/2026

✝️Most Holy Trinity Sunday reminds us of the great mystery and beauty of our faith — one God in three Divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. United perfectly in love, the Holy Trinity calls each of us into deeper communion with God and with one another.

As we celebrate this sacred Sunday, we give thanks for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and for all those who faithfully serve our parish community each and every day. We are especially grateful for our clergy, staff, volunteers, ministers, sacristans, musicians, lectors, ushers, altar servers, parish organizations, and every parishioner whose dedication and generosity help bring Christ’s presence to life within our parish family.

Through your service, kindness, and unwavering faith, you reflect the unity and love of the Holy Trinity in a powerful way. Your commitment strengthens our community, inspires others, and helps make Our Lady of Mount Carmel a place of prayer, welcome, and spiritual growth for all.

May the Father continue to guide you, may the Son strengthen you in faith and love, and may the Holy Spirit fill your hearts with wisdom, peace, and joy. Let us continue walking together as one parish family, united in Christ and rooted in the love of the Most Holy Trinity.✝️

05/29/2026

✝️On May 30th, join Pope Leo XIV and Catholics around the world in praying the Holy Rosary for Peace. Whether you gather with family at home, pray quietly on your own, or watch as the Holy Father leads the Rosary from the Vatican Gardens, your prayers matter.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish invites everyone to take part in this powerful moment of faith and unity. Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, let us pray for peace in our hearts, our families, our nation, and throughout the world.

One Rosary. One World. One Prayer. One Hope.

May Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Queen of Peace, intercede for us and for our world.✝️

05/27/2026

✝️At Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, we are called not only to worship Christ, but to stand firm as faithful soldiers of His Church. In a world filled with confusion, temptation, and spiritual darkness, Holy Mother Church provides us with powerful spiritual weapons to defend our souls and grow in holiness. These Five Weapons of Catholicism remind us that true strength is found not in worldly power, but in God’s grace. Have a wonderful evening everyone.✝️

05/25/2026

✝️On this Memorial Day, we pause as a nation and as a parish family to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We especially lift up in prayer the veterans of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish who have gone before us — those who died in battle defending the freedoms we cherish, and those who faithfully carried the burdens and sacrifices of military service throughout their lives.

We remember with deep gratitude the countless souls laid to rest in military cemeteries across our nation and throughout the world, especially those known only to God, including the heroic souls represented at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Their sacrifice reminds us that true love is found in selfless service and in laying down one’s life for another.

As a parish community, we give thanks for all who answered the call to serve with courage, honor, and devotion. May we never take for granted the freedoms secured through their sacrifice, and may their legacy inspire us to live lives rooted in faith, unity, and love of neighbor.

Let us also pray for all Gold Star families, for veterans carrying visible and invisible wounds, and for peace throughout the world.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.

May God bless all veterans, all active military personnel, and the entire Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish family this Memorial Day.✝️

05/23/2026

✝️As we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost, we rejoice in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, filling them with courage, wisdom, and the fire of God’s love. Pentecost reminds us that the Church was born through the power of the Holy Spirit, uniting people of every nation and language into one family of faith.

Here at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, we give thanks for the many blessings God continues to pour upon our parish community. Through the dedication of our parishioners, the kindness shared among families and friends, and the faithful witness of all who serve, our parish continues to be a living reflection of Christ’s love in the world.

May the Holy Spirit renew each one of us during this sacred season. May He strengthen our hearts, deepen our faith, and guide our parish community in unity, compassion, and service. Let us continue to walk together as one family in Christ, bringing hope, peace, and the joy of the Gospel to all we encounter.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love.✝️

05/23/2026