Gloria In Excelsis Deo
We will be using a new setting of the Gloria for all Feasts, Solemnities, and joyful liturgical seasons beginning on the Solemnity of Christ the King. Adapted by Nigerian composer Sir Jude Nnam, "Gloria In Excelsis Deo" pairs the full Latin text of the ancient prayer with an African musical style and is one of Fr. Robert's favorite compositions.
This lyric video is a performance version of the piece and is much longer than the arrangement we will use at Mass. However, please take the time to familiarize yourself with the melody and words so that we can pray it together as a community.
Be Prepared, It is Advent!
12-09-2023 | Fr. Robert AliunziDear Friends,
In my last article, I emphasized the reality and certainty of Jesus’ coming and the need for us to be always watchful and alert. In this article, I want to emphasize the need to be prepared for His coming especially by being found doing good when He comes. Allow me to share part of an article I read sometime back that highlights the same theme of being always prepared and being found doing the right thing.
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Traveling Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Image
“A year of Our Lady” devotional: As a Parish we are seeking to grow deeper in our devotion to our Patroness, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
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Adopt-a-Family for Christmas
It’s Adopt-A-Family time again! Our red brochures are available at the back of church. The program is for individuals, families, and businesses who want to sponsor a needy family for Christmas.
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Children's Christmas Choir Signup
Our Children's Christmas Choir will be serving at the 4:00pm Mass on Sun, Dec 24. This is open to both parishioners and students from 2nd through 8th grade.
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Additional Adoration Time during Advent
Starting Tue, Dec 5, we will add an additional Holy Hour with Adoration. Join us from 7:00-8:15am on Tuesdays in Advent.
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Christmas Mass Schedule
This year Christmas is on a Monday, which means there are changes to the weekend Mass schedule.
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Christmas Closure
The Parish Office will be closed Mon, Dec 25 - Mon, Jan 1.
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Holy Family Consecration
In preparation, brochures and prayer cards will be distributed to parishioners after Mass in the Shrine Area the weekends of Dec 16/17 and Dec 23/24.
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Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
NOTE: January 1 is not a holy day of obligation in 2024.
Mass times: 6:30am, 8:30am
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Five First Saturdays Devotion
Please join the parish community for the 5 First Saturdays devotion to fulfill the Blessed Mother’s request of Catholics at Fatima. The Five First Saturdays devotion is simple and is done on the first Saturday of the month for 5 consecutive months.
Parish Picnic 2023
Our parish picnic was a great success! Special thanks to everyone who worked tirelessly to make it a great day. Enjoy this video of the ground blessing ceremony featuring Bishop Emeritus Thomas J. Olmsted.