Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast

11/06/2025

Help is nedded!

Our COMPASSIONATE CARMELITES
FOOD PANTRY

For I was hungry and you gave me food,
I was thirsty and you gave me drink.
Matthew 25:42

All non perishable food donations are always welcome. Items needed the most for our Food Pantry: Pasta, Sauce, Chef-boyardee, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Soup, Cereal, Tuna, Canned Fruit, Green Beans, Corn, Peas, Rice, Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Roman Noodles.
You may drop your items off at Mass on the weekend in the vestibule of the Church in the food pantry bucket or at the office Monday - Thursday, 8 AM - 2 PM.

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

Pictures from our feast this year.

07/23/2025

07/22/2025

Some more great photos from our Feast!

Pictured here are members of our Knights of Columbus who generously volunteered their time and energy before and during the Feast. They’re standing proudly in front of the new bar they built for our beer tent — a fantastic addition this year!

Also shown is Ken Barney putting the final touches on our float for the procession.

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication — we couldn’t do it without you!

07/22/2025

Thank You for an Amazing Feast!

Thank you to everyone who supported our Feast this year — you are the reason we’ve been successful for the past 87 years! Your continued love, generosity, and presence keep this cherished tradition alive and thriving.

Special thanks to our Corporate Sponsors:
Main Sponsor: Thomaston Savings Bank
Yamin & Grant LLC
CT State Council Knights of Columbus
Bill Wildman Floor Covering
Chase Parkway Memorial
Shehu Legal LLC

And most importantly — to our incredible volunteers:
We truly could not have done this without you. From setting up the yard and hall, unloading the truck, boiling and cutting forthe soffritto, to preparing the dough for our famous fried dough — you made it all happen. Your hard work and dedication are deeply appreciated, and we are beyond grateful for your commitment to our parish and community.

Grazie di cuore — thank you from the heart!
Here’s to 87 years strong, and now we look ahead to our 88th Annual Feast!

📅 Mark your calendars: next year’s Feast will be held July 16–19, 2026!

07/22/2025

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast: A Cherished Tradition

Our Feast has a rich history rooted in the devotion and faith of Italian immigrants who came to Waterbury from Italy. These early parishioners not only built our church but also brought with them a deep and enduring love for our Blessed Mother.

The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is grandly celebrated in various parts of Italy. It is one of the oldest and most beloved devotions in Christianity, deeply connected to the spiritual heritage of the Order of the Carmelites—the Friars of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel. Traditional celebrations often include solemn processions and the dressing of sacred statues in beautiful garments and precious jewels, honoring the Queen of Heaven.

Here in Waterbury, our Feast and procession remain the heart and soul of our parish—87 years strong and still growing! This enduring tradition continues to bring together generations in faith, culture, and community.

07/20/2025

Come dunk our School & Parish crew.
We are also getting ready to dunk the Knights of Columbus State Deputy Kevin Glazier.

07/19/2025

Soffrito is ready to go out the door…

07/19/2025

We are in need of a Volunteer to open clams from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm tonight!!

If you are able to help us out message us.

07/19/2025

Some pictures from the past 2 night at our feast! Our Blessed Mother really has watched over us and blessed us with amazing weather the past 2 nights! Tonight we open at 5pm - 10pm.
Come and get some fried dough and soffrito.
You will also hear the sounds of Francesco Castiglione.
Kids Zone is rocking also with inflatables and games face painting and kids favorites…..Pizza, Cotton Candy, snow cones…
See you tonight!!