Time, Talent and Treasure

Our Lady of Mount Carmel provides opportunities for returning our gifts of time and talent to God and our parish community. These opportunities vary in a great many ways. As stewards of God we are blessed with unique talents and by sharing those talents with others we give thanks to God and strengthen the life of our parish.

We have provided brief descriptions of the various areas of service within our parish. As you read about these wonderful ways of serving God in good stewardship place a check mark next to the ones that appeal the most to you and your talents. There are several ways in which you can return this information to OLMC.

Parish Organizations

 

Prayer and Worship

Eucharistic Minister - Members of the committee along with staff members implement Diocesan Liturgical Policy and direct liturgical concerns of the parish. After proper training these individuals assist the presider and serve the Body and Blood of Christ to those receiving at Mass. Assistance is also given at paraliturgical services such as distribution of Ashes and the Blessing of Throats.

 

Reader - Those serving as readers proclaim the Word of God as they lead parishioners at Sunday Mass and other special occasion Masses.

 

Usher - Escorts and assists those parishioners in need to the pews at Mass. Oversees the offertory and receiving of the Eucharist.

 

Inviter/Greeter - Individuals welcome parishioners to Mass.

 

Altar Server - School age boys and girls who attend the Mass celebrant, serve as book bearers, candle bearers, censor bearers, and assist at the presentation of gifts.

 

Adult Altar Server - Perform the same role as the Altar Server and in addition serve funeral Masses during the week.

 

RCIA Team/Sponsor - When preparing for full membership in the Catholic Church, the RCIA Team leads the process of initiation and conversion.

 

Homebound Minister - A Eucharistic Minister acting on behalf of the priest serves the Eucharist to those that are ill or confined. They may also pray, listen and encourage those individuals who are house-bound.

 

Choir/Heart of Jesus Choir - Parishioners along with the musical director lead in song at Liturgies (especially 9:30 Mass for the People) on Sundays as well as other major liturgical functions such as Midnight Mass, Triduum, Easter Sunday and Confirmation. Practice is held at regular times.

 

Art and Environment - This committee is involved in the complete decoration of the church as it relates to the current season or event.

 

Nursing Home Visitor - Those individuals confined to the nursing homes are often in need of service and the nursing home visitor typically accompanies the priest who presides over the service.

 

Rosary/Eucharistic Adoration - Eucharistic Adoration is on Mondays with Rosary following.

Pastoral Council Members

Members of council pray and work closely with the staff to achieve and accomplish goals that are responsible and for the good of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish. Volunteers serve as hosts at special events and donut and coffee Sundays.

 

Mount Carmel Society

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Infant of Prague Guild

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Men's Organization

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