Church guide

Parishioner Charles "Chuck" Wilson passed into the arms of the Lord on June 7. A visitation service will be held on June 13 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at OLMC, with the Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 a.m. Please keep his family in your prayers. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon him.

OLMC's own Jason Diebolt will be speaking at Masses this weekend about the Seminarian Fund Appeal. Please help support our seminarians!

Were you unable to attend Dcn. Block's Mass of Thanksgiving? Click below to listen to his very first homily! You can find all OLMC homilies and podcasts at olmc1.org/podcasts-homilies

Shop the Garage Sale, Support the MHC! The “He Lifts Me UP” team will be holding a garage sale June 13 - 15 at the old convent (west of Matthew 25 Center) from 8AM - noon each day. Please park at the Matthew 25 Center. All funds raised will go to the Merciful HELP Center. Come and check out all of the treasures!

Vacation Bible School (VBS) has begun! Please keep our attendees and volunteers in your prayers this week.

It's the Catholic Church's birthday! The word Pentecost is Greek and it means "50th day." Fifty days after Easter Sunday, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and their followers, and the beginning of their Earthly ministry to make disciples of all nations. Pentecost is also a Jewish holiday, which the Jews use to celebrate the end of Passover. Jews celebrate the gift of the law to Moses at Mt. Sinai on this day. In any discernment of God's call, we need to call on the Holy Spirit to come to fill and inspire us. Pentecost reminds us to do this not just on one feast during the year, but every day.

Are you ready for some safari exploring this VBS 2019? We'll see you on Monday!

We are in need of volunteers to help with Confirmation prep on Saturday, June 15, and Monday, June 17. All volunteer openings are at OLMC. Volunteers are needed to set-up the Parish Hall and church, prepare meals in the kitchen, clean-up areas, and greet sponsors and Confirmation candidates. Please consider looking over the sign-up genius link and grabbing a friend or two to volunteer with for a couple of hours! Protocol Link (must be completed by Wednesday, June 12, if you are not trained): safeandsacred-dol-in.org

"With Thy blessing, we shall prevail over the unholy forces of our enemy. Help us to conquer the apostles of greed and racial arrogancies. Lead us to the saving of our country, and with our sister Nations into a world unity that will spell a sure peace - a peace invulnerable to the schemings of unworthy men. And a peace that will let all of men live in freedom, reaping the just rewards of their honest toil." - from Franklin D. Roosevelt's D-Day prayer, June 6, 1944 https://www.fdrlibrary.org/d-day

Congratulations, Tarcisio!

Do you wield a mean scissors? Can you use a stapler or a roll of tape? How are your paper crumpling skills? If you meet any of these qualifications and are in 8th grade or older, we need you! Our Vacation Bible School set up is happening today through Saturday. Come by the Parish Hall (OLMC School) between 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. and join the fun!

Imagine being involved in the lives of couples entering the Sacred State of Matrimony. Do you want to be part of the most important and special day for these couples? The Wedding Ministry is looking for you! We have four teams of wedding coordinators and are in need of more volunteers. Must be available on Friday night and Saturday. Each team is responsible for only 6-8 weddings per year. Contact Sandy Gruening at 317.844.7834 or [email protected].

The Solemnity of Corpus Christi celebrates the body of Christ, which Jesus offers to the Father for the salvation of the world. In this sense, it is a celebration of Christ who is both victim and priest in the Eucharist. This Solemnity’s celebration of the body of Christ also calls the Church to deeper participation in the mission of Christ.

Do you have Tools for School, July 16 - 21, on your calendar yet? Each year we assist many qualified families with back to school supplies, as well as clothes, shoes, books, and food. We are in need of help on all days. This will be worthwhile time spent this summer! Find the link to volunteer at www.mercifulhelpcenter.org/tools-for-school-volunteer

On March 9, our OLMC Children's Choir participated in the 2019 Indianapolis Choral Festival and Mass. Singers joined together as one combined choir to sing a liturgical music repertoire spanning 1500 years — from Gregorian chant to music of the twenty-first century. Here is a slide show overview of their experience!

Our Lady of Mount Carmel welcomes Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers to our 2019 Parish Mission - February 11, 12, & 13, 7 PM each night!

We are excited to reveal the project for our Dovetail Campaign! We cannot, however, begin collecting funds for our project until we have met our diocesan Fruitful Harvest goal. OLMC parishioners will receive 2018 Fruitful Harvest Pledge Cards, along with a brochure outlining our parish Dovetail Campaign, the week of November 12. Contact Glen Ritchey at (317) 846-3475 with any questions.

Our Antioch High School Ministry held their annual catacomb night. Every year around All Saints' and All Souls' Days, our John Paul II Youth Center is recreated as catacombs for our high school students, reflecting the times when Mass was celebrated underground.

Our Italy Pilgrimage Choir singing at St. Mary of the Angels Church in Assisi, Italy.

Our Italy Pilgrimage Choir rehearsing in Chiesa di San Salvatore, Castellina in Chianti, Italy.

An overview of the Confirmation Retreat's Day 3 main events: caticatical Mass with Fr. Richard, service work around the South Bend community, and white water rafting!

Our choir singing "The Servant Song" with Fr. Richard at the Taizé prayer service in honor of his 25th ordination anniversary.

Celebrating Fr. Richard's 25th ordination anniversary with a Taizé prayer service.

Fr. Aaron showing his Polish dancing skills!