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Calling All Knitters & Crotcheters: The “Prayer Shawl” Ministry has taken off like a charm!! If you are interested in joining or learning more about this ministry, Please call Thyleen Tenney @ 425-3154. We will be meeting each month at the following times:2nd Thursday at 7:00pm in the OLMC Parish Hall,4th Thursday at a time and place TBD.****There are Prayer Shawls available for distribution. If you know of someone who could use one or you have someone that you would like to give one to, please contact Thyleen Tenney at the above number.
Pocket Prayer Cloths: You can download patterns here: Click here -> To get your free copy of Adobe Acrobat ReaderLENTEN JOURNEYS:
Fish and Chips Dinner: There will be a Fish and Chips Dinner every Friday during Lent, beginning February 19th thru March 26th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. Jude Parish. The cost will be $8/adult; $5/child or senior, and $25/family of four or more. Dine-in or take-out orders will be available.
These dinners are a fundraiser for Justin Boutin, who is a 12 year old student and parishioner of St. Jude's, and are being offered by the Boutin Family. All proceeds raised from the dinners will directly benefit Justin's trip to Europe with People To People Student Ambassador Program. For information and tickets contact Lisa or Justin at 879-2896 or fill-out the form and put in the box on the table in the lobby at St. Jude's.
Stations of the Cross: Stations of the Cross will be held at St. Jude's each Friday at 7:00 p.m. during Lent. Consider coming to the Fish and Chips Dinner and staying for the Stations of the Cross.
FEBRUARY 2010
- 2/19: 5:00pm to 7:00pm - Fish and Chips Dinner at St. Jude's Parish.
7:00pm - Station of the Cross @ St. Jude's Parish
- 2/24: Senior Luncheon: St. Jude Parish will be offering lunches to area seniors on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. with serving done from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Cost is $3/person. All seniors and their caretakers are welcome.
- 2/26: 5:00pm to 7:00pm - Fish and Chips Dinner at St. Jude's Parish.
7:00pm - Station of the Cross @ St. Jude's Parish
MARCH 2010
- 3/03: Salvation Army Dinner: The next Salvation Army Dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, March 3rd. Confirmation students from both St. Jude and OLMC Parishes seeking service hours for their Confirmation Class will be cooking the meal under the guidance of Susan Zahn. Because of this, they are asking for donations of ingredients for Shepherd's Pie rather than already prepared dishes. The class is asking for donations of ground beef, vegetables and potatoes. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule of the church. Please note that two different drop-off dates are listed.
Shepherd's Pie ingredients should be dropped off at OLMC Parish Hall by 12 noon on Sunday, February 28th, and Rolls, tossed salad and milk can be dropped off at the OLMC Parish Hall by 3:30 p.m. on March 3rd. If you have any questions, please contact Eric Brunvand at 985-5321.
- 3/06: Foster and Adoptive Parenting: Casey Family Services is holding an orientation for families thinking about foster and adoptive parenting on March 6th and 13th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. RSVP required. There are over 1,300 VT children in foster care. Many of these kids are looking for a family like yours. Whether you are interested in weekend-only or full-time parenting, come learn about what it takes to give a child the chance to succeed. Ongoing training, support and financial assistance is provided. Kids in our community need you more than ever, so now is the time to learn more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent. RSVP by contacting Michelle Turbide at 655-6688 ext. 4715.
- 3/06: ”Songs For The Earth”: The Institute for Spiritual Development is holding a benefit concert on March 6th featuring “Songs For The Earth” from the Celtic Mass for Peace with music and lyrics by Sam Guarnaccia and J. Phillip Newell. These songs were penned on the shores of Lake Champlain and give voice and sound to earth's deepest yearning for peace. The concert will be performed at 7:00 p.m. at Mount St. Mary Chapel, 100 Mansfield Avenue, Burlington. Tickets are $20/$15 (students and seniors), plus a service fee, and are available through the Flynn Box Office at 86-FLYNN (863-5966). For additional information contact Joan Magnant at 878-7745.
- 3/08: What is Spiritual Direction?: St. Jude Parish will be hosting an evening in-service on the nature of Spiritual Direction and how it can enrich and deepen one's prayer and everyday living. The event will be held on Monday, March 8th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Sr. Ann Duhaime RSM and Elizabeth Mahoney, MA from the Institute for Spiritual Development will facilitate the evening. No fee.
- 3/11: Stations of the Cross: Confirmation Candidates will be observing the Stations of the Cross during Lent on Thursday, March 11th at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Potluck supper will follow in the hall. Call Susan Zahn for details at 425-5495.
- 3/18: Young Adults: The Burlington Area Young Adults will meet on Thursday, February 18th to discuss Caritas in Vertitate, Pope Benedict XVI's most recent encyclical and explore ways to put his teaching into action. They will be meeting at 7:00 p.m. at 43 Shelburne Road in Burlington (white house next door to Christ the King Church). Bring a dish to share for a delicious potluck. The Burlington Area Young Adults are a group of adults, 22-39, who meet bi-weekly to get to know other young Catholics, grow in faith, serve others, and have fun. Please contact Katie at katie.kmart@gmail.com with questions or to receive email updates.
THANK YOU to ALL of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parishioners who made our 150th Anniversary Celebration a SPIRITUAL and MEMORABLE success!!Your support and dedication to our wonderful parish really shows why we have been here for 150+ years.
If you have not Read the article in the Charlotte News; please download the expanded copy here. Thank you, Tricia Sulva, for submitting the article.
OLMC_150th_Article.pdf