THIRD SCRUTINY – RCIA PROGRAM
Sunday, April 7
12 NOON Mass
The Third Scrutiny on the Fifth Sunday of Lent is a ritual for the elect to be given a sense of sin and a spirit of repentance.
PARISH LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE
Tuesday, April 9
7 PM at OLMC Church
The parish communities of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Thérèse of Lisieux will gather together for our Parish Lenten Penance Service. There will be an opportunity for individual confessions.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Friday, April 12
7 PM at OLMC Church
Join us for guided Stations of the Cross, including meditation and music. Anyone who wishes to pray the Stations of the Cross may do so anytime the Church is open. Prayer guides are available in the Church.
Sunday, April 14
Mass Times: 5 PM, 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 NOON
On this day the Church recalls Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem. Palm branches are blessed and the Passion of the Lord is read.
CONFIRMATION RETREAT & MASS
Sunday, April 14
10 AM to 4 PM at the Carmelite Spiritual Center
at St. Cecilia Church, Englewood
Confirmation candidates continue their journey toward the sacrament with opportunities to dive deep into their faith and have fun.
CHRISM MASS
Monday, April 15
8 PM at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
The Chrism Mass offers the faithful a solemn occasion to witness the blessing of oils and the consecration of the Sacred Chrism that will be used for Baptism, Confirmation and Anointing of the Sick. All are invited to attend this Mass at the Cathedral Basilica in Newark.
ACADEMY MASS & RETREAT
Wednesday, April 17
8:30 AM Mass followed by Retreat at OLMC
Academy students enjoy a day of service, prayer and fun. They have an opportunity to share their private faith, go to confession, and grow closer as a Catholic learning community.
HOLY THURSDAY
Thursday, April 18
7:30 PM
Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ. The priests and deacons of Our Lady of Mount Carmel invite you to participate in The Washing of Feet at this Mass. The Altar of Repose Pilgrimage to local churches follows Mass. Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament follows Mass until 11 PM.
GOOD FRIDAY
Friday, April 19
Outdoor Stations of the Cross
10 AM
Outdoor Stations of the Cross in memory of Sr. Trinity, MFIC will take place at the Franciscan Mission Convent, 253 Knickerbocker Road, Tenafly.
Ecumenical Walk
1 PM
The Ecumenical Walk starts at Episcopal Church of the Atonement, 97 Highwood Avenue, Tenafly. It is not necessary to complete the walk to participate.
Passion of the Lord & Holy Communion
7:30 PM
We commemorate the crucifixion of our Lord, Jesus Christ with a reading of the Passion according to Saint John.
HOLY SATURDAY
Saturday, April 20
Blessing of Easter Food Baskets
12 NOON
The blessing of Easter foods on Holy Saturday has been an important tradition in many families of different ethnic backgrounds. We invite you to bring your baskets of food to the church at 12 Noon to be blessed.
The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
8 PM
By ancient tradition, this is the night of keeping vigil for the Lord. Join us for this beautiful liturgy as we recount the outstanding deeds of the history of salvation.
EASTER SUNDAY
Sunday, April 21
Mass Times: 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 NOON
Rejoice! Christ is Risen! Join us for one of our Easter Sunday Masses.