Activities and Organizations
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel offers a wide variety of activities and organizations for parishioners to select from as they seek to build their involvement in the parish community life.
Adult Sunday School
Father Dan hosts Adult Sunday school a couple times a year. This class is held Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m., and usually runs for nine weeks. To learn more about it, click here to link to the Latest News page.
Bible Study Group
Our Bible Study group meets on Thursday mornings after the 9:00 am Mass (9:45).
Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
Youth can participate in sports through the CYO league games. Click here for more information.
Anticipating a marriage this year? A Pre-Marraige workshop for engaged couples, is held twice annually. The workshop is facilitated by volunteer married couples who are parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Registration is required and a fee is charged. Call Hazel at 847-2805 ext. 13 for more information or watch for posting on the Latest News page.
Eucharistic Adoration
All parishioners are invited to participate in this prayerful form of worship. Eucharistic Adoration is held every Friday from 9:00 a.m. until Benediction at 5:15 p.m. Mass follows at 5:30 p.m. Come spend some quiet time with our Lord.
Evangelization
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September Fest
A September week-end celebration with worship, food, music, and games, is held annually to promote fellowship and thanksgiving among our Parish family. Many volunteers are needed to successfully carry out this large-scale event. Watch the Latest News page in Fall for more information.
Funeral Luncheon Committees
Volunteers perform a valuable service to grieving families of deceased parishioners by serving a lunch after the funeral Mass and graveside services. The family purchases the meat dish, while all other items are donated. Five teams of volunteers provide the food and serve the meals at no cost to the bereaved family. To assist with this important ministry, call the Parish office at 847-2805.
God Works
A God Works community dinner is now being served here at Mount Carmel every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in our parish hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. This is a free meal for families and individuals who may benefit from a hot meal.
To volunteer to help cook or serve a God Works meal, call the RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Office at 734-850-6042.
Grief Support Group
Those suffering from the loss of a loved one are invited and encouraged to attend a meeting our Grief Support Group. You are not asked to share your feelings, you are just welcome to be with others who know what you are going through. For more information on meeting times and how to get involved call the Parish office at 847-2805.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity builds homes in Monroe County during the summer. Here at Mount Carmel, we provide an annual lunch for the volunteer workers. Watch the bulletin for next year's date. To learn more about Habitat, call them directly at 734-243-2048.
Keenagers
Parishioners age 50+ are welcome to join the Keenagers. Monthly meetings, outings, potluck luncheons, social, and service activities keep us busy and help us to stay young at heart.
Join us and join the fun! Call the Parish Office for information at 847-2805.
Knights of Columbus
Local Council 8902 of the national organization for Catholic men of the parish; offering spiritual enrichment, service opportunities, and social activities. Emphasis is on God and family. Many activities for the families. Offers insurance benefits to members. Click here for more information on Council 8902 K of C.
Men's Fellowship
Catholic Men's Fellowship meets the first and third Tuesday of each month in our library at 7:30 pm. Click here to download information.
Ministry of Praise
The Ministry of Praise is a group of parishioners who pray for the intentions of the parish and parishioners. These people offer their joys & sufferings for others. If you would like to join this group, call Bernadine at 856-1490. To offer a prayer request, drop a note in the Ministry of Praise box, located on the wall by the bulletin board in the Narthex, or simply drop a note in the collection basket.
Movie Night
Children in grades 1 - 6 are invited to join in the fun to view an age-appropriate movie at the monthly Movie Night. Children of the Parish may bring their non-Catholic friends for a fun night. Cost is $2.50 and includes refreshments. Registration is required. Call the Faith Formation Office, 847-1725 for details.
Parish Pastoral Council
Parish Council meets every six weeks and all parishioners are welcome to attend Council meetings. Click here to learn more about the workings of the Parish Council.
Rummage Sale
A dedicated group of volunteers hold our two-day Rummage Sale twice annually, filling the gymnasium with treasures donated by parishioners. Funds raised from this event are used by the Parish for needed purchases. Watch the Latest News page for news of the Spring and Fall sales.
Social Justice Committee
Watch the Latest News page for information.
TAG (Teens Associated with God)
TAG offers spiritual, social, and service opportunities for Jr. and Sr. High youth in a Catholic Christian setting. For information on TAG and its activities, visit the TAG page.
Worship Ministries
Parishioners can assist with Worship ministries, such as Eucharistic Ministers, lectors, ushers, greeters, altar servers, musicians, and choir members. Visit the Worship page for more information.
