Ministries
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Ministries
List of Services
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Music MinistryList Item 1
Join together in song, under the talented direction of our choir director. Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings, 7pm in the Choir Loft. Sing at 11:30am Sunday Mass, as your schedule allows. Contact the choir director.
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Holy Family GroupList Item 2
You are all welcome! Meetings are held every Saturday evening from 5pm - 8pm. Join us, socialization, and engaging (no pressure) conversation about our faith in a relaxed environment. Questions? Please contact us.
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Women's GroupList Item 3
All women are welcome! Gatherings are on occasion and announced in the bulletin and in this space when scheduled. For more information, please contact us
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Charismatic Prayer GroupList Item 4
Join us Monday nights at 7 pm in the Convent Chapel to read and reflect upon the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel, Liturgy of the Hours (books provided for new members), and prayer (intercessory, and alternating Rosary or Divine Mercy). Contact the coordinator.
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Altar Server
Boys and girls from grade 3 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy.
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Pro-Life
For information call:James Rickert: 617-471-8800
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Baptism Preparation
Preparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith.
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Eucharistic Minister
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound.
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Eucharistic Adoration
Thursdays from 9:00AM to 3:00PM from September through April. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed and adored by volunteers who sign up for one hour or more to pray before the Lord Jesus present in the Monstrance.
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Fellowship Committee
Volunteers who coordinate social activities and gatherings of parishioners during the year.
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Finance Council
Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish and school. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.
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Flowers and Grounds
Volunteers who care for and beautify the grounds and church.
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Offertory Counters
A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week.
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Greeters
Parish volunteers who warmly welcome parishioners as they enter the Church for Mass.
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Parish Pastoral Council
The PPC is involved in most activities and programs effecting the liturgical and spiritual life of both Parishes.
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Lector
Reader who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services.
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Senior Altar Server
Men and women who assist at Mass or Funeral masses to enhance the worship of our faith community.
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Liturgical Linen Service
Responsible for the preparation and care of the altar linens. This includes the washing and ironing of purificators, corporals, and altar linens.
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Stations of the Cross
Held Friday evenings at 6:30PM in the Chapel during Lent followed by soup and sharing in the Sacred Heart Hall.
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RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments.
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Usher
Volunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They also take up the collection.
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Sacristan
Duties include preparing the altar for Mass and cleaning the altar following Mass.
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Legion of Mary
Meetings held Saturdays 2-4pm at Saint Angela's Rectory. Saint Matthew's Saturday 6pm (Haitian Creole) in the Chapel
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Food Pantry
Provides foods every Saturday from 9-12pm, at Saint Matthew's Church Hall.