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February 22, 2012

Ash Wednesday

Today, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of our Lenten journey.  St. Mary’s Religious Education Students have talked about ways to grow closer to Jesus during the Lenten Season.  The distribution of ashes reminds us of our own mortality and calls us to repentance.  The ashes that we receive are a reminder of our own sinfulness, and many Catholics leave them on their foreheads all day as a sign of humility.

First Reconciliation

Our second grade students – and older students who have not yet received the Sacrament of Reconciliation - will be receiving the Sacrament of First Reconciliation this Saturday, February 25, 2012.  Please keep them in your prayers as they grow closer to God.  NOTE:  THE RETREAT WILL START AT 10:00 A.M. INSTEAD OF 9:00 A.M. DUE TO A CONFLICT OF SCHEDULES WITH OUR PRIESTS.  THE RETREAT WILL BE FROM 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M., AND RECONCILIAITON FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WILL BEGIN AT 11:00 A.M.

Stations of the cross

Students will attend Stations of the Cross on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, during their regular religion time.

Saturday, February 25, 2012 – First Reconciliation for Second Grade and Sacramental Students at 10:00 A.M.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 – Stations of the Cross.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 – Mass.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 – Reconciliation.

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February 15, 2012

Ash Wednesday

The third grade class will minister at the 3:15 P.M. mass on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012.  All families are invited to attend this Ash Wednesday service.  Reminder:  This is a day of fast and abstinence for Catholics. 

First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, for students in second grade and students who are older but have not yet received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There will be a family lesson from 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.  Reconciliation for all students and families will follow beginning at 10:00 A.M.  PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR RECONCILIATION TO BEGIN.

Server Review

If you were unable to attend the server training today and wish to remain on the server schedule, please contact Ms. Victoria Peterson.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 – Ash Wednesday Mass at 3:15 P.M. – NOTE EARLIER MASS TIME!!

Saturday, February 25, 2012 – First Reconciliation for Second Grade Students and Sacramental Students at 9:00 A.M.

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February 8, 2012

Mandatory Server Review!

There will be a mandatory server review and refresher for all current servers in grades 5 – 12 next Wednesday, February 15, 2012, from 4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. or 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.   If you are unable to attend training but would like to be contacted to set up an individual training time, you may do so by noting this on the signup sheet that you received last week.   If you want to stay on the server schedule, you must attend a refresher course.

Ash Wednesday

The third grade class will minister at the 3:15 P.M. mass on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012.  Reminder:  This is a day of fast and abstinence for Catholics.

First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, for students in second grade and students who are older but have not yet received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There will be a family lesson from 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.  Reconciliation for all students and families will follow beginning at 10:00 A.M.  PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR RECONCILIATION TO BEGIN.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 – Class.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 – Ash Wednesday Mass at 3:15 P.M. – NOTE EARLIER MASS TIME!!

Saturday, February 25, 2012 – First Reconciliation for Second Grade Students and Sacramental Students at 9:00 A.M.

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February 1, 2012

Mandatory Server Review!

There will be a mandatory server review and refresher for all servers – grades 5 – 12 - before Lent on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, from 4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. or 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.   If you are unable to attend training but would like to be contacted to set up an individual training time, you may also do so by noting this on the signup sheet that you will receive today.   If you want to stay on the server schedule, you must attend a refresher course.   Students in fourth grade, or older students who have not yet served, will be trained in May, 2012.

First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, for students in second grade and students who are older but have not yet received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There will be a family lesson from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.  Reconciliation for all students and families will follow beginning at 11:00 A.M.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is on February 22, 2012.  Students will attend mass ministered by the third graders.  All parents are invited to join us for mass. 

FAMILY WORSHIP

Holdingford Catholic Churches are hosting a Winter Worship on Saturday, January 28, 2012.  This event includes Mass, Adoration, refreshments and the music of SONAR.  Fr. Mark Stang and Fr. Gregory Mastey will preside.  This family event is from 6:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.  We are hoping to caravan, so please contact Victoria Peterson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 320-360-5193 with questions or to RSVP.

Prayer of Parents for Their Children

O Lord, omnipotent Father, we give you thanks for having given us children. They are our joy, and we accept with serenity the worries, fears, and labors which bring us pain. Help us to love them sincerely. Through us you gave life to them; from eternity you knew them and loved them. Give us the wisdom to guide them, patience to teach them, vigilance to accustom them to the good through our example. Support our love so that we may receive them back when they have strayed and make them good. It is often so difficult to understand them, to be as they would want us to be, to help them go on their way. Grant that they may always see our home as a haven in their time of need. Teach us and help us, O good Father, through the merits of Jesus, your Son and our Lord. Amen.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 – Class.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 – Class.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 – Class.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 – Ash Wednesday Mass at 3:15 P.M. – NOTE EARLIER MASS TIME!!

Saturday, February 25, 2012 – First Reconciliation for Second Grade Students and Sacramental Students at 9:00 A.M.

The month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family.

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January 25, 2012

FAMILY WORSHIP

Holdingford Catholic Churches are hosting a Winter Worship on Saturday, January 28, 2012.  This event includes Mass, Adoration, refreshments and the music of SONAR.  Fr. Mark Stang and Fr. Gregory Mastey will preside.  This family event is from 6:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.  We are hoping to caravan, so please contact Victoria Peterson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 320-360-5193 with questions or to RSVP.

First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, for students in second grade and students who are older but have not yet received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There will be a family lesson from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.  Reconciliation for all students and families will follow beginning at 11:00 A.M.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is on February 22, 2012.  Students will attend mass ministered by the third graders.  All parents are invited to join us for mass. 

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 31, 2012 – Class

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 – Class.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 – Class.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 – Class.

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January 18, 2012

First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, for students in second grade and students who are older but have not yet received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There will be a family lesson from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.  Reconciliation for all students and families will follow beginning at 11:00 A.M.

Mass for Life

Everyone is invited to participate in the Mass for Life at the Cathedral of St. Paul on Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Noon and the March for Life at 2:00 P.M. at the State Capitol.

Meet at 9:30 A.M. and return about 5:30 P.M.

(Don’t forget the Knights of Columbus Pro-Life breakfast that morning.)  Contact Victoria Peterson if you are interested in attending.

FAMILY WORSHIP

Holdingford Catholic Churches are hosting a Winter Worship on Saturday, January 28, 2012.  This event includes Mass, Adoration, refreshments and the music of SONAR.  Fr. Mark Stang and Fr. Gregory Mastey will preside.  This family event is from 6:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.  We are hoping to caravan, so please contact Victoria Peterson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 320-360-5193 with questions or to RSVP.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is on February 22, 2012.  Students will attend mass ministered by the third graders.  All parents are invited to join us for mass. 

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 24, 2012 – Class

Wednesday, January 31, 2012 – Class

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 – Class.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 – Class.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 – Class.

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January 11, 2012

Winter Spectacular, Jr. High Youth Rally

Students in grades 6-8 are invited to travel to St. John’s on Sunday, January 15, 2012, from 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. for outdoor and indoor games, including broomball and indoor hockey as we encourage each other to Be the Best Player you can be!  The day will conclude with mass. 

Forms were due last Wednesday, but if you would still like to participate, please contact Victoria Peterson.  The fee is $21.00 per student.

First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, for students in second grade and students who are older but have not yet received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There will be a family lesson from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.  Reconciliation for all students and families will follow beginning at 11:00 A.M.

Mass for Life

Everyone is invited to participate in the Mass for Life at the Cathedral of St. Paul on Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Noon and the March for Life at 2:00 P.M. at the State Capitol

Meet at 9:30 A.M. and return about 5:30 P.M.

(Don’t forget the Knights of Columbus Pro-Life breakfast that morning.)  Contact Victoria Peterson if you are interested in attending.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, January 15, 2012 – Jr. High Youth Rally

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 – Mass – ministered by the 4^th grade

Wednesday, January 24, 2012 – Class

Wednesday, January 31, 2012 – Class

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January 4, 2012

Winter Spectacular, Jr. High Youth Rally

Students in grades 6-8 are invited to travel to St. John’s on Sunday, January 15, 2012, from 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. for outdoor and indoor games, including broomball and indoor hockey as we encourage each other to Be the Best Player you can be!  The day will conclude with mass.  Forms are due by 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 5, 2012.  There is a $5 late fee after January 5.   All 6th graders received a form. 

First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, for students in second grade and students who are older but have not yet received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There will be a family lesson from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.  Reconciliation for all students and families will follow beginning at 11:00 A.M.

Mass for Life

Everyone is invited to participate in the Mass for Life at the Cathedral of St. Paul on Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Noon and the March for Life at 2:00 P.M. at the State Capitol

Meet at 9:30 A.M. and return about 5:30 P.M.

(Don’t forget the Knights of Columbus Pro-Life breakfast that morning)

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 – Class.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 – Mass – ministered by the 4^th grade.

Wednesday, January 24, 2012 – Class

Wednesday, January 31, 2012 – Class

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December 21, 2011

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR!

MAY GOD GRANT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MUCH HAPPINESS AND HEALTH IN 2012.

Faith and Education Council Mission Statement

St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Faith and Education Advisory Council is committed to ensuring that St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish provides the foundation of the Catholic faith to all members, beginning at birth and ending at natural death.  We believe we must focus on passing on the values and traditions of our Catholic faith and providing opportunities for the diverse groups to grow in and live out this faith.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 – NO CLASS.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 – Class.

Saturday, February 25, 2012 – First Reconciliation for second grade students.

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Grades 1-6

December 7, 2011

No class for students in grades 1-6 next Wednesday, December 14, 2011.  (There is class for students in grades 7-12.)

SING WITH US THE CHRISTMAS STORY

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Everyone is invited to attend St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic School Christmas program at 1:30 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. in the main body of church.

Refreshments will be served following the program.

Faith and Education Council Mission Statement

St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Faith and Education Advisory Council is committed to ensuring that St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish provides the foundation of the Catholic faith to all members, beginning at birth and ending at natural death.  We believe we must focus on passing on the values and traditions of our Catholic faith and providing opportunities for the diverse groups to grow in and live out this faith.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 – NO CLASS.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 – Class

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 – NO CLASS.