Parishioners can participate in various ministries that support the parish and the larger community. Some of these include
- Eucharistic ministers
- Lectors
- Altar servers
- Ushers
- Hospitality
- Parish Hall & Events
- Pastoral and finance councils
- Manna Ministry
- Bereavement ministry
- Liturgical music and choir
- Faith Formation
Music
St. Augustine said, “He who sings prays twice.”
The Music Ministry is a vital and integral part of worship. The role of the cantors, choir members and instrumentalists is to inspire the congregation to participate fully and meaningfully in the sacred liturgy. Music Ministers have answered the call to use their talent and their passion for music to offer praise to God.
contact: Trudy Dowd
Manna Ministry
contact: Alondra Klemek
Lectors
A lector is the person who proclaims the first and second readings at the Mass. This ministry may also be called Readers or Ministers of the Word. Lectors also may lead the Psalm (in the absence of a cantor) and the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass as well as give the announcements.
contact: church office
Finance Council
contact: church office
Faith Formation
contact: church office
Bereavement Ministry
“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Luke 6:21
The purpose of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Bereavement Ministry is to provide comfort and encouragement to parishioners who are experiencing grief over the death of a loved one. In addition to sharing information about the grieving process, our trained Bereavement Ministers assist with the planning of Funeral Masses, and offer compassionate follow up for at least one year.
contact: Trudy Dowd
Parish Hall & Events
“So I commend enjoyment, for there is nothing better for people under the sun than to eat and drink, and enjoy themselves; for this will go with them in their toil through all the days of their life that God gives them under the sun.” Ecclesiastes 8:15
For more information, see the Parish Hall tab on this website’s main page, or click here.
contact: Berni Aliotti