“Lent summons us, and enables us, to come back to the Lord wholeheartedly and in every aspect of our life.” – Pope Francis
The STATIONS OF THE CROSS focus on specific events of Jesus’ last day, beginning with His condemnation. Join us this coming Friday, March 9th at 2 PM in the Church.
Our PARISH MISSION:“Expanding the Narrative: lessons from the life of Jesus” will be conducted by Fr. Glenn Snow, O.Carm. from the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien, Illinois. Fr. Glenn will preach at all Masses on the weekends of March 10/11, 17/18 and 24/25.
Fr. Glenn has worked extensively in education. He has experience in parish ministry and holds a Masters degree in Theology. Fr. Glenn has developed and directed retreats and workshops for high school students, faculties and parish staffs; for adult and young adult groups as well as parent groups. He developed and directed a marriage preparation workshop and served as a chaplain in an adult alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility. He currently focuses on the field of conflict management and holds a Masters degree in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution.
Weekend 1
March 10th/11th
“Expanding the narrative front-to-back”
The Beatitudes
Poor, hungry, and weeping are not the end of the story
Weekend 2
March 17th/18th
“Expanding the narrative top-to-bottom”
Washing the disciples’ feet
The surface conversation, the feelings conversation, the identity conversation
Weekend 3
March 24th/25th
“Expanding the narrative side-to-side”
The woman at the well
Seeing the social and structural influences on people’s life stories
The PARISH LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE will be held on Tuesday, March 20th at 7 PM here at Mount Carmel. There will be an opportunity for individual confession following the service.
The SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is available on Saturdays from 4 PM to 4:20 PM in the Church or by appointment with a priest.