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January 29, 2012
Dear Friends,
As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week we should remember that every parishioner of Mt. Carmel is a stakeholder in our parish school. Your support and generosity has enabled the Parish to operate a school for the children of our families for the past 67 years. Our parish school was started because parish families wanted a school where faith and reason were not enemies, but handmaids in the service of forming young men and women as faithful members of the Church and knowledgeable citizens who could contri-bute to the development of society at large.
When I grew up in Philadelphia (in the last century no less!) the Archdiocese had around 320 parishes and 302 of them had elementary schools plus an additional 32 High Schools. That is no longer the case as conditions have changed for all sorts of reasons requiring closings and consolidations. As the landscape of education evolves, demographic changes and shifts in population occur and economic challenges hit harder and harder, I am inviting our Parish to engage in some Strategic Planning for the future of Catholic education in our Parish.
A Catholic School by definition is well Catholic. Which means it must be a vibrant center of faith, education and service. But the question we must ask: how do we best form our children in the ways of Catholicism and prepare them intellectually and spiritually to become the best version of themselves, if you will? (Read more)
Catholicism Series
Feb 5, 2012 (9:00a - 10:30a)
Catholicism: Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith
Creator and host, Fr. Robert Barron illuminates what Catholics believe and why, while immersing you in the art, architecture, literature, music and all the riches of the Catholic tradition.
Starting Feb 5, join us the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month in McCready Hall North from 9:00-10:30a for breakfast, DVD viewing and discussion of the faith.
For more information on this program, contact Alison Oertle in the parish office at allison@olmctempe.com or 480-344-5203.
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Next New Parishoner Welcome Sunday & Registration will be Sun, Feb 5 at 12:00p in McCready Hall.
Feb 5, 2012 (12:00p)
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Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes
Feb 6, 2012
Father Tim Davern of Holy Spirit Parish will lead a pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes beginning Oct 8. This ten day pilgrimage will journey to the shrines and other locations in Spain and France.
An information session will be held on Mon, Feb 6 at 10:00a. The session will be held in Social Hall, Holy Spirit Parish, 1800 E. Libra Dr., Tempe. For more information call Father Tim at 480-838-7474 ext. 114.
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Charity & Development Appeal Kick-off
Feb 11, 2012 to Feb 12, 2012
The annual Charity and Development Appeal (CDA) will kick off in our parish on Feb 11 and 12.
The CDA provides critical funding to charitable organizations who serve families in need, educate our children in the Catholic faith, and support seminarians, clergy, religious and lay leaders in their desire to serve our community.
We ask each of our parishioners and their families to please prayerfully consider a financial gift to the CDA. More information on the CDA and how 2011 funds were allocated, can be found at diocesephoenix.org/cda. You can also make your gift online as well. Thank you for your prayerful support!
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"She Shall be Called Woman" spring sessions
Feb 15, 2012
Women of the parish mark your calendars! She Shall Be Called Woman will be starting it's spring session Wed, Feb 15. We will be studying the 'Seven Simple Steps" to help make our families happy, healthy, and holy. To start out the new spring session, we will have an introduction night with guest speaker Katrina Zeno.
Registration for any new members will be after all Masses Feb 5 and Feb 12. $10 fee for new members, no fee for returning members.
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"Called to Protect" for Ministries
Feb 18, 2012 (9:00a - 12:00p)
The “Called to Protect for Ministries” foundation class is MANDATORY for ALL volunteers at Our Lady of Mount Camel Parish, School and Preschool. The next foundation training class at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish class will be on Sat, Feb 18 from 9:00a - noon in North side of McCready Hall.
Please bring current contact information for 3 references and I.D for fingerprinting. Termination of the privilege in ministry participation is the result of noncompliance.
Please visit www.safeenvironmenttraining.org to find and register for this class or other available classes. Questions? Please contact Beth Jacobson at beth@olmctempe.com or 480-967-8791 ext. 206.
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Catholic Men's Fellowship Phoenix 2012 Conference
Feb 25, 2012 (8:45a)
Catholic Men's Fellowship is here to serve the men of the Diocese of Phoenix. We envision Catholic men linked as brothers, sharing the love of Jesus Christ. We believe that all Catholic men need to take their rightful place in their families, Church, and communities as men of God.
The 2012 Men’s Conference will be held on Sat, Feb 25 at 8:45a at Grand Canyon University Arena (3300 W. Camelback). Visit our website at www.cmfp.org/events for information on tickets and speakers. For additional information: Peter J. Hofmann at 602-531-7487 or pjh@hofmann84.com.
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Catholic Men's Fellowship Phoenix 2012 Conference
Feb 25, 2012 (8:00a)
Catholic Men's Fellowship is here to serve the men of the Diocese of Phoenix. We envision Catholic men linked as brothers, sharing the love of Jesus Christ. We believe that all Catholic men need to take their rightful place in their families, Church, and communities as men of God.
The 2012 Men’s Conference will be held on Sat, Feb 25 at 8:45a at Grand Canyon University Arena (3300 W. Camelback). Visit our website at www.cmfp.org/events for information on tickets and speakers. For additional information: Peter J. Hofmann at 602-531-7487 or pjh@hofmann84.com.
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Oikos Marriage Enrichment
Mar 10, 2012 (4:30p)
What is Sacramental Marriage? presented by Fr. Andriy Chirovsky, S.Th.D. Join us on Sat, Mar 10 at 4:30p in McCready Hall. Free Dinner and childcare provided. RSVP to sabina@olmctempe.com.
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