Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Tuesday Morning Book Club
2023-04-11 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-04-04 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | St. John of the Cross Conference Room
The Tuesday morning book club meets to read and discuss a selected book that assists with spiritual growth and knowledge of our wonderful Catholic faith. All members of the parish are welcome to drop by and check us out.

Holy Face Devotion Group
2023-04-11 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Denver) | Church
His Holy Face Ministry’s mission is to bring the Face of God back into the world to breathe life into souls by making reparation for the sins committed against the majesty of God and the Catholic Church. Join us as a community in making public reparation before a 2nd class relic image of the Veil of St. Veronica on the second Tuesday or third Saturday of each month after the 8:30 AM mass. We also offer presentations on the Holy Face Devotion, a Home Enthronement Program with the image, and a Parish Enthronement Program to share with a wider audience.

Legion of Mary Meeting
2023-04-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | St. Teresa of Avila Basement Room
The legion exists to be a sign of Mary’s maternal love for the world and a means of enlisting all her children in the Church’s evangelizing work. It is at the disposal of the parish priest for any form of service deemed useful for the welfare of the Church.

Parish Office Closed
2023-04-10 09:15 - 16:15, 2023-04-07 09:15 - 16:15, 2023-04-06 14:00 - 16:15 (America/Denver)

Vespers
2023-04-09 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Church

No 1pm Mass
2023-04-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)

Easter Egg Hunt
2023-04-09 12:30 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Parish Hall
If you would like your child to participate, have them come to the parish hall immediately after Mass. Please remember to bring a basket or bag!

Easter Vigil Celebration
2023-04-08 22:30 - 23:50 (America/Denver) | Parish Hall
Celebrate Together after the Easter Vigil in the parish hall. There will be delicious desserts & drinks provided!

Solemn Vigil
2023-04-08 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Denver) | Church

Easter Basket Blessing
2023-04-08 10:00 - 10:15 (America/Denver) | Parish Hall
The traditional Easter basket blessing is for foods that have Easter blessings tied to them. If you would like to have your basket of food blessed, bring it to the parish hall by 10am. (The blessing takes about 10 minutes.)
Text taken from Polish Holidays: An Introduction by Peter Zaremba, explains the different symbolisms tied to the foods in the Easter Baskets.
– The White Linen or Lace Napkin that lines the wicker basket may be perceived as the shroud that enwrapped the body of Christ.
– The Easter Lamb, made of butter or sugar (rock candy), but also of dough, wood, plaster, fleece, or even plastic, symbolizes the sacrificial Paschal Lamb, in other words Jesus Himself, whose banner proclaims the victory of life over death.
– Easter Eggs symbolize new life; just as a chick pecks its way out of its shell, so too Christ rose from His tomb to bring us the promise of eternal life.
– Bread, either a slice of ordinary rye bread or a special small round loaf imprinted with a cross, symbolizes “the bread of life,”, a metaphor for the God’s grace.
– Meat & Sausage are symbolic of the Paschal lamb or Christ resurrected, His victory over death and His promise of eternal life.
– Horseradish is one of the bitter herbs of the Passover which foretold the suffering of Christ on the Cross. It is also symbolic of life in which one must accept the bitter with the sweet.
– Vinegar symbolizes the sour wine (our English word “vinegar” comes from the French vin aigre – sour wine) which Jesus was given on a sponge to drink while hanging on the Cross.
– Salt symbolizes that which preserves us from corruption and adds zest to daily life.
– Cakes and confections symbolizing the sweetness of eternal life can now (following weeks of Lenten self-denial) be freely enjoyed in celebration of Christ’s Resurrection.

Confessions
2023-04-08 08:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-07 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Church

Tenebrae
2023-04-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-04-06 21:00 - 23:00, 2023-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Church

Solemn Liturgy
2023-04-07 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Church

Stations of the Cross
2023-04-07 14:00 - 14:45 (America/Denver) | Church

No First Friday Adoration
2023-04-07 09:15 - 10:15 (America/Denver)

Solemn High Mass
2023-04-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-02 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Church

No 8:30am Mass
2023-04-06 08:30 - 09:15 (America/Denver)

Safety Team Meeting
2023-04-05 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | St. Teresa of Avila Basement Room
The purpose of the OLMC Safety Team is to provide a safe and secure environment for all parishioners and visitors. Primarily, this is accomplished by the observation of people, places and events and your assessment of situations and then to follow through with appropriate action.

Shepherds of Christ Prayer Group
2023-04-04 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Church

Rally For Life
2023-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

Young Ladies of OLMC
2023-04-02 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | St. Elijah Basement Room
