Thursdays, 7 p.m.; Zoom | For hurting couples, who see only two options - painful endurance or divorce - The Third Option means reconciliation. The next session begins on September 2. Click on the post title for the link.
Tuesdays, August 31 - October 26, 7 p.m.; School Library | With Financial Peace University, you (and your spouse) will learn how to create and stick to a budget, save for emergencies, and make a plan for the future. Doesn’t that sound peaceful? Financial aid available. Click this post's title to sign up.
August 19 | All young adults are invited to adoration from 6 - 7 p.m., followed by fellowship at Birdies from 7 - 9 p.m. First-come, first-served free wings and appetizers!
God calls us to be generous with all of our gifts, including our treasure. In gratitude for what he has given, we are called to give to God from our first fruits. Click on this post's title for a giving guide to help you plan your monetary stewardship.
St. Joseph was many things to his family. He was a husband, father, protector, teacher, and prayer for Jesus and Mary. Above all, St. Joseph was primarily a servant of God. Joseph teaches us that if we want to fulfill our vocation and family responsibilities, we must turn to God for guidance, inspiration, and all the graces and virtues we need.
August 8, 12:30 p.m. | Reverend Richard J. Doerr and the parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel request the honor of your presence at the Mass of Celebration for the Profession of Final Vows for Sr. Karol Ann.
This is a beautiful title that reminds us that St. Joseph was fully human–talented, hard-working, with an eye for beauty and quality. At our baptism, God gives us spiritual gifts (charisms), which are special abilities to enable us to be channels of God’s love and presence in the world. Some are given the charism of craftsmanship which empowers an individual to be an effective channel of God’s grace to others through artistic or creative work that beautifies and/or orders the physical world. It is quite possible that St. Joseph had the charism of craftsmanship.
Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior! One of the great mysteries of our faith is the Priest performing a miracle during every Eucharistic Celebration — what are earthly products of wheat and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus. It is an incredible blessing that we have the opportunity to participate in this Sacrament and receive His Body and Blood so regularly, every Sunday I trust, and perhaps many weekdays. This “transubstantiation” is what differentiates us as Catholics from our brothers and sisters of other Christian denominations.
July 17, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Guerin Catholic High School | CRHP alumni are invited to join us for a day retreat to help the current teams be renewed in their Faith, remember their excitement for hosting, and learn about the important impact that CRHP has. After the many Welcome Weekend postponements and burnout, we want to give them this gift and make sure that they know how much we appreciate and love them!
July 12 & 19, 7 p.m.; St. John Bosco | Pre-Cat is an informal question-and-answer opportunity for those inquiring about Catholicism or who may be considering becoming a Roman Catholic. Pre-Cat meetings are an ideal way to clarify possible misconceptions or generally understand what Catholics believe before the more structured RCIA process begins on September 13, 2021. For more information, please contact Mike St. Amand at 317.844.5012.
July 10 - 18 | Our parish patronal feast day will be celebrated on July 18. Come join in prayer as we build up to this great celebration of Our Lady and our parish.
June 29, 7 p.m. | We are having a special Mass on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul. During this Mass we will be asking for the intercession of these two august saints, praying for our country as we approach Independence Day and for our beloved Church, that we may serve as a remedy and balm for the many wounds and divisions that we are currently experiencing in our country. As our Pledge of Allegiance bids us, may we remain “one nation under God.”
July 22 - 25 | Volunteer at Tools for School! Please note that the volunteer sign-up has a different tab for each day. If using your phone, see the drop-down at the top of the page. Tools for School assists qualified families that live in Hamilton County with backpacks, school supplies, and other important school needs according to the supply list(s).
Wednesdays, June 23 - July 21, 11 a.m.; St. Thomas Aquinas Room | Our pastoral care office is sponsoring a 5-week series and discussion group to help our parishioners fend off anxiety. We will be following a book/video program titled Anxious for Nothing by Christian author Max Lucado. Participants are asked to purchase the book in advance. Email Jayne at slatonj@olmc1.org to reserve a space or if you have questions.
June 24, 6 - 7 p.m.; 7 - 9 p.m. | For Young Adults - ages 18 to 30s: we will be rebooting Frassati Society on June 24 with a new, monthly event called “Pillars 365.” There will be Adoration, Confession, a short talk, and praise & worship from 6 - 7 p.m., followed by a social at Bier Brewery from 7 – 9 p.m.
For some, domestic life is a secondary consideration. Most parents understand that they are to work hard to provide the material necessities for their families. However, Catholic men and women also have the responsibility to build the domestic Church.
