Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Tempe, AZ

Fear Factor

05-31-2020Fr. John Bonavitacola

Dear Friends,

FDR famously said, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself”. Well, since mid-March we have been immersed in an ocean of fear in the form of conflicting, confusing, and politicized medical and scientific information. The virus is real and it sickens a lot of people and is lethal to certain groups. But today we know a lot more about the virus than we did in March and that should help reduce our levels of fear. Still we have to sort through so much conflicting, confusing, and ever-changing information to lessen our fears.

Fr. John’s Pasta Sauce is back!

Stop “buy” the parish office to pick up a jar or two. It’s organic, vegan, 100% gluten free, kosher and delicious. All proceeds will go towards the income lost due to the cancellation of our Parish Festival. $8.50/jar or $96/case.

Purchase Your Gifts Cards Through Benefit!

Our Lady of Mount Carmel has teamed with Benefit, a mobile app, that allows you to instantly purchase digital gift cards to use online or in stores! When you make a purchase the using app, retailers contribute 2-20% of your transaction back to our school and your SCRIP account. It’s an easy way to make a difference.

Request your Contribution Statement

Your giving record from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is now available. Please fill out the online form. Your 2019 statement will be emailed to you. If you do not have access to a computer, call the Parish office at 480.967.8791.

OLMC Summer Childcare

Jun 1, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is offering a summer child care program. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School Registered Nurse, Shannon David will be on staff for the summer program.

Contact Mrs. Dennee if you have any questions at perldennee@gmail.com or visit our website for more information or to register at www.olmcschool.info.

Marian Consecration

Jun 13, 2020

Join us for 33 Days to Morning Glory Retreat preparation in order to do your Marian Consecration together as a community on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Thu, Jul 16.

Pentecost

05-31-2020

Today we celebrate Pentecost. We celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit fty days after the resurrection of the Lord. Just as God never left the disciples alone, He sent us the Holy Spirit to sanctify us and continue the life and mission of Christ in us in the Church. God knows very well that we can’t do it with our mere strength! Perhaps we don’t always realize it but the Holy Spirit’s action and presence in us can be much more than we imagine. The Holy Spirit is the one who moves our hearts to love God. The gift of piety makes that love grow deeper. He is with us to teach us how to pray to desire intimacy with Christ. He is the One who enlightens our minds to know Him more and live the demands of the Gospel, the commandment of love. Finally, He strengthens our will to seek and serve His Plan in our lives. And it's good to recognize His action in our lives when we experience His fruits such as joy, peace, charity, patience, kindness, gentleness, and faithfulness.