Over many years and many miles—the Morfe family’s journey into the Catholic Church The phrase “my daughter always wants to go to church” is not normally something you hear parents of a 15-year-old saying. More often than not it’s the other way around with parents of young teenagers keeping an eye on their children’s church […]
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2019 4 PM at OLMC CHURCH Five Decades on the Catholic-Jewish “Journey of Friendship”: Moving Toward Mutuality Since the Second Vatican Council in 1965, interactions between Jews and Catholics have become more frequent and positive than ever before in history. Official and informal dialogues have multiplied, and religious leaders in both communities […]
If you would like to make a donation to help with the cost of flowers that will decorate our church for Easter, please call 201-568-0545. Donations may be made in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. Checks should be made payable to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and can be dropped […]
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Happy Easter! Thank you for being here today to celebrate the central mystery of our Catholic faith. We believe that Christ is Risen! Inside that awesome mystery is packed all that we also believe about Our Lord Jesus Christ. This year I have been preaching […]
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. Families will bring varied foods […]
GOOD FRIDAY Friday, April 19th Good Friday is the day on which Catholics commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. 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 […]
HOLY THURSDAY Thursday, April 18th Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:30 PM The Washing of Feet The Altar of Repose Pilgrimage follows Mass Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament follows Mass until 11 PM Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, when Christ established the sacrament of Holy Communion […]
9th Annual “LADIES NIGHT OUT” A Benefit for Siena House Shelter for Women and Children Friday, May 10, 2019 7 PM – OLMC Auditorium – $30/person Invitations are in the kiosks in the Church. Reservations due by Friday, May 3rd. Donations of new items and monetary donations are now being accepted. To donate items for […]
CONFIRMATION RETREAT THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2019! Sunday, April 14 10 AM to 4 PM at the Carmelite Spiritual Center at St. Cecilia Church, Englewood (55 W Demarest Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631) Confirmation candidates continue their journey toward the sacrament as they dive deep into their faith and have fun! Students should arrive at 10:00 a.m. […]
PALM SUNDAY Sunday, April 14 “Today we remember Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, when he was met by crowds of disciples who joyfully welcomed him to the holy city. As our palm branches are blessed today, we welcome Jesus into our lives, asking that he make them holy by his presence. Then, when we leave today […]
