St. Joseph probably didn’t see himself becoming a central character in the history of salvation and being given a title like “Protector of the Holy Church.” Yet, because he responded in faith to protect and provide for the Holy Family, the Church teaches that God has called him to protect and provide for the Body of Christ, which is the Church.
April 30; May 1, 2; OLMC Grounds | It's time for the annual Knights of Columbus Flower Sale! The sale takes place the weekend before Mother's Day, making them great gifts. Flowers are various prices, from $20 - $30. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted.
April 26 - May 4, 6:30 p.m.; Narthex | Have you, your family, or friends been burdened with the cross of cancer? Please come join in prayer for the intercession of St. Peregrine each evening. We will conclude with a Mass on May 4.
April 22, 7 p.m.; Parish Hall | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the emotional distress that can be the result of trauma and other disturbing life experiences. Dr. Melanie Stone, PH.D., will discuss how EMDR has been used successfully in her practice to treat people with PTSD, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.
September 21 - October 2, 2022 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Fr. Richard Doerr cordially invite you on this once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to see the Oberammergau Passion Play.
God has healed many people through the intercession of St. Joseph. In 1847 when a typhoid epidemic threatened the village of Bytown in Ontario (now Ottawa), the chaplain placed a statue of St. Joseph in the church where people gathered each day. The disease quickly disappeared.