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This page will be updated frequently.
Be sure to visit it often to see the latest changes.

Mass Schedule

• Saturday, 5:30 pm
• Sunday, 8:30 am
• Sunday, 11:00 am
• Sunday, 7:30 pm

Weekdays: Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am

Reconciliation (confession) is Saturdays at 4:30 pm.

 Adult Faith Formation

Adult Faith Formation is offered at Our Lady of Mount Carmel on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM in Room 3.

March 11, 2010
Luke, Beloved Physician and Painter of the Divine
Presented by Fr. Dan Nusbaum.

Paper Drive, March 20 & 21

The truck will be on the parking lot all weekend to receive you papers. If you are in need of help, someone will be there at the following times:
Saturday, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, and before & after the 5:30 pm Mass
Sunday, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, and before & after the 7:30 pm Mass
Note that phone books can be placed with the newspapers; there is a special box on the truck for magazines, so please keep them separate.
Corrugated cardboard only - no pop or cereal boxes.

Celebrating 50 years in 2010

JOIN THE TEAM!  YOU ARE WANTED & NEEDED!  July 18th is the date of our OLMC 50th Anniversary Parish Picnic celebration and we need volunteers to help with several committees: 

• Fun Activities - for all ages
• Beverage & Food Service
• Set-up & Clean-up

We are organizing teams now and need people (teens and older) to work in 2 hour shifts to make this event a success. Please call the office now to sign up to help. 734-847-2805 or email us by clicking here.

Ushers needed

Would you consider serving our parish as an usher at Mass? This ministry is open to both men & women young or a bit older, married or single. You will be trained, so no experience is needed.

We are especially in need of ushers for the Saturday 5:30 pm Mass and the Sunday 7:30 pm Mass. Please call the Parish Office, 847-2805 to volunteer.

Euchre Tournament, April 10

Attention Euchre Players! Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 10. We will hold a Euchre Tournament in our parish hall. Cost is $5.00 at the door. In honor of our 50th Anniversary, we will have door prizes, and as usual, concessions will be available at nominal cost.

Bus Trip - May 12, 2010

Join us for a bus trip to the Father Solanus Casey Center, Detroit on Wednesday, May 12. Cost is $35 per person. Reservation deadline is March 1. Call Bernadine at 734-856-1490 to reserve your seat.

Women's Retreat - February 27

Save the date for our annual Women's Retreat. Mark you calendar and click here for more details about a day designed to nourish your body, mind & soul.

Elijah Cup

The “Elijah Cup” is a chalice that is presented at the end of Mass each Sunday to a family to take home and use as a focal point to pray daily for an increase in religious vocations. Each week the “Elijah Cup” is passed to other families. 
If you would like your family to receive the “Elijah Cup”, please call the Parish Office, 734-847-2805. 

Eucharistic Adoration

Adoration is held every Wednesday from 9:30 am until 7:00 pm. Please come at any time throughout the day to spend time in the presence of our Lord. If you would like to commit to a half-hour time slot, please contact the Parish Office, 734.847.2805.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

The St. Vincent de Paul Society meets on the first & third Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm in Room 3. This is open to all interested in helping others. Please join us.
For those seeking assistance, please call 734-847-2805, ext. 20.

Comfort Blankets

Our Parish Nurses are starting a "Comfort Blanket" ministry. Comfort blankets will be made by volunteers, and then given to those in need of prayers, love, and care in times of need.
We have put blanket "kits" together for those who wish to sew at home, and we will continue to meet here at church.
Sponsored by the Nurse Ministry of OLMC, we still need donations of fabric (cotton blends that can be cut to 9" blocks), labor, and money. Donations can be left in the parish library.
Questions? Call Christine Barber, 734-856-5066
To request a Comfort Blanket, send an email by clicking here.

Thinking about becoming Catholic?

RCIA classes (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is offered for those interested in learning more about the Catholic. Contact Jackie, Director of Religious Education by calling, 734-847-1725 or click here to send her an email   

GIFT

Our next GIFT for you is coming in April..  You guessed it, our next GIFT (Growing in Faith Together) Program. 
This time we will focus on Pentecost, with the these of: Mission Possible: What is my mission as a member of the Body of Christ?
Choose from Sunday, April 18, 12:00 noon-3:00 pm or
Saturday, April 24, 2:30-5:30 pm.
The presentation includes a meal. All Religious Ed families are asked to attend.
RSVP by calling the Religious Ed Office, 847-1725 or click here send a email.

Body & Soul

Body and Soul continues to meet on Mondays, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in the Parish Hall.  This is open to all women interested in nourishing their body with exercise and their soul with spiritual formation. Advance registration is appreciated. Please call the Religious Ed Office at 847-1725. There is no charge to attend.  Baby-sitting will be provided upon request.

ENDOW - Educating on the Nature & Dignity of Women

ENDOW provides women with a forum to explore and understand what it means to be a woman created in God's image.
ENDOW is for women from all walks of life - the mother, the doctor, the teacher - both single and married. In the past secular feminism often divided and categorized women. ENDOW brings women together, to unite instead of divide, by focusing on the unique gifts given to all women.
If you're looking for deeper meaning and purpose in life - or just a place to discuss those important questions in life with women who are on a similar journey - plan to attend an ENDOW meeting.

For more information, call Christine or Jackie at 734-847-2805 or click here to send an email.

Anointing of the Sick

Every Sunday after the 11:00 Mass, those in need of healing are invited to stay after Mass to receive this special blessing.

Automated Giving

For those interested in having their Sunday offering directly debited from a checking/savings account, automated giving is for you... call the Parish Office, 734-847-2805, or click here for an authorization form.

Baptism

Parents anticipating a Baptism must make arrangements for Baptism in advance by calling the Parish Office, 734-847-2805.

Bible Study

Come to our Thursday morning Bible Study! We meet at 9:45 am in our parish library (Room 1). Bring your Bible. There is no charge. Please join us.

Funeral Luncheon Program

We have five funeral luncheon committees that handle the food, set-up & clean-up for funeral luncheons for registered parish members.
How can you help?
Workers are needed on the serving committees.
People are needed to donate a "dish" for luncheons.
To volunteer or for information about this important ministry, call or email the Parish Office, 734-847-2805, olmc@buckeye-access.com

God Works Community Dinner

A God Works Community Dinner is served here in Bedford Township three nights a week:
Monday at St. Luke Lutheran Church (Jackman at Sterns)
Tuesday at Bridgepoint Church (Lewis at Erie)
Wednesday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
These free meals are offered to anyone experiencing a need... no questions asked, no proof of need required. Doors open at 5:30 pm and dinner is served at 6:00 pm. No reservations are needed... just come.

Volunteers are needed to prepare, serve and clean up. Volunteers are coordinated by the RSVP Office. Please call the RSVP Office and talk to Diane to sign up you, your family or your organization: 734-850-6042. Donations toward the cost of a God Works meal are always welcome and should be sent in care of either Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, or Bridgepoint Church.

Grief Support - March 13, 10:00 am

Grieving the death of a loved one? Come to our Grief Support Group.
Meetings are the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 am. This is an informal group of people who have experienced a loss. You are not forced to share you feelings... just come & be with others who care. Meetings are held in either the conference room or the parish library.

Keenagers - April 6, 2010

The next Keenager meeting is Tuesday, April 6.
We meet in the parish hall for social time at 11:30 am; potluck luncheon at noon, followed by a speaker or activity - different each month. Come find out what the social committee has planned... All age 50 and better are invited to attend.

 Lenten Fish Fry, Fridays of Lent thru March 26

On all Fridays of Lent (February 19 thru Friday, March 26) come for an all-you-can-eat Perch/Shrimp Dinner. Meals are served from 4:30 pm-7:30 pm in our parish hall. Meals also include salad and potato, vegetable, roll, lemonade/coffee, dessert. Meatless entrée meal available for $5.00

$10.00  Adult
$8.00 Sr. Citizen & kids 8-12 yrs old
$5.00 3-7 yrs old
Ages 2 & under are free

Proceeds to Benefit World Youth Day

Office Hours

The Parish Office is open Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.

Parish Council

The next meeting for our Parish Council is Monday, March 1, 2010, 7:00 pm in the parish hall. Please mark your calendar.

Parish Library

Are you ready to open the door to a fuller union with God?  Joyce Rupp’s book “Open the Door” may help you do just that.  This book is arranged so that you intentionally set aside time each day for 6 weeks to “delve inside yourself.”  “The door to our heart awaits opening but our fast paced culture detours us.”  Reflect, meditate and pray and see where the door leads you. Why not check it out today.

Our library, located in Room 1 is a great resource for everyone. We have Catholic books, periodicals, DVDs, CD, videos and casette tapes. Materials cover a wide range of faith-based topics. There is no charge & never a late fee! Simply check out materials and return them when you are finished.

 

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