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Mission Statement: "Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of time." .
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Letter from the Pastor
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Welcome to Our Lady of Mount Carmel! My name is Fr. Richard Doerr and I am the pastor of our parish.
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Pastor's Note
I hope that many of you will start your Independence Day celebrations this Saturday by joining us for Mass at 9 AM to pray for our beloved country. Just a reminder that there will be no confessions on July 4th to allow our priests to spend time with family and friends. . . [more]
Reflection of the Week
As Americans, we tend to believe in self-reliance. Anyone can “make it” if they just work hard and conversely if they are not “making it” they must be lazy. That belief influences how we see the issues of today from welfare and bailouts to who is deserving of our charity. Have you ever thought about how that philosophy fits with our faith? If we are all children of God, then it follows that we should care for each other. The early communities were very conscious of the needs of their members and shared what they had with each other. People were not judged on the basis of what others thought they had “earned.” Those who had plenty simply shared with those who had little. How might your faith affect your attitudes about the issues of our day?
He who gathered much had no excess and he who gathered little had no lack. – 2 Corinthians 8:15
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Pope
Benedict XVI • Elected: April 19, 2005 • Biographical info: vatican ewtn
Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to your shepherd Benedict XVI
a spirit of courage and right judgement, a spirit of knowledge and love.
By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care, may he, as successor
to the Apostle Peter and Vicar of Christ, build your Church into a sacrament
of unity, love and peace for all the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus
Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. Amen.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)