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​who follow Jesus, joyfully sharing our strong
Catholic faith through worship, ​fellowship
and evangelization.
 Lenten Schedule 2023
 
      Stations of the Cross Fridays of Lent-           
 OLMC- church/Fridays through Mar. 31st 7:00 pm
 
Parish Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent
* Wednesday evenings 7-9pm SAS
 
Blessing of Foods and Baskets on Holy Saturday
   Saturday, April 8th
12:00 pm at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Lenten Observances of Fast and Abstinence 
      In the U.S. in accord with the Provisions of the Code of Canon Law and the decision of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Ash Wednesday, February 22nd, and Good Friday, April 7th, are days of Fast and Abstinence.  All Fridays in Lent are days of Abstinence. The obligation to abstain from meat binds Catholics over the age of 14. The obligation to fast, limit oneself to one full meal and two lighter meals in the course of the day; binds adults between the ages of 18 - 60. Remember, those who have dietary restrictions or are ill are not bound by these provisions.

Holy Week Schedule 
Holy Thursday, April 6th
7:00 pm Liturgy at St. Anthony Shrine
 
Good Friday, April 7th
3:00 pm Stations at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
7:00 pm Liturgy at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel p. center
 
Holy Saturday, April 8th
8:00 pm Vigil at St. Anthony Shrine
(No 4:00 pm Saturday Evening Mass)
 
           Easter Sunday, April 9th               
7:30am Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church
9:00 am Mass at St. Anthony Shrine
11:00 am Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel p. center
Weekend Mass schedule:
Sat.- 4:00 SAS
Sun- 7:30 OLMC church
Sun.- 9:00 SAS 
Sun.- 11:00 OLMC parish center
*During inclement weather weekend masses will take place at the usual times for those who can make it unless we are in a State of Emergency! Use your own good judgment when attempting to attend mass, we want you to stay safe!

Daily Mass schedule:
Mon.-Thurs.: 7:30am- OLMC church
First Friday: 7:30am- OLMC church
(scroll to bottom for address of both parishes)
*During inclement weather daily mass will be cancelled if FCPS are on delay or closed. If there is no scheduled school day and the snow emergency plan is in effect, mass is cancelled.
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Offertory:
Please continue to mail your donations, bring to mass, drop in mail slot at the office or sign up above at Give Central.

Adoration w/confession:
Wednesday at SAS 7:00-9:00 pm, Father will be available for confession also.

Confessions: 
​​Confessions will be offered on the first Saturday of the month at SAS from 2:30-3:30pm and on the third ​Saturday of the month at OLMC 2:30-3:30pm.
*OFFICE NOTICE: During inclement weather the office follows FCPS closing, if they are on a delay, we open late, if they close we are closed. If there is no scheduled school day and the snow emergency plan is effect we will be closed.


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HAITI-HOW TO GIVE
Thanks to all who have subscribed to our Haiti Cafeteria Pledges!  Any monthly contribution helps, but a mere $33/month will feed one child lunch for a year, but, a monthly pledge of any amount helps keep those lunches coming. OLMC and SAS can accept monthly checks in the church collection. Donations may be put through the drop-slot in the north (parking) side of the St. Anthony's parish office, dropped in offertory collection or given electronically through Give Central.
 If your child needs to receive any sacraments please fill out the registration below.
 Click here for the form
​You can drop in the offertory box at mass, mail slot at the office or email it to Joe.Wolf@archbalt.org . 
Home School families please contact Deacon Joseph Wolf if you have a child that needs a sacrament in the upcoming year.
Contact Deacon Joseph Wolf at
301-271-4099 or email joe.wolf@archbalt.org
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​Virtus/Volunteer requirements
If you are a new volunteer or a previous volunteer for St. Anthony Shrine or Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish you must have all the required training complete online through the “Virtus Program Screening for Volunteers”   to be an active volunteer. ***Renewal is every five years, and you will be notified when you need to update.
Please contact Karen Davis at the office before you start so she can send you the correct training needed by email. Once training is complete, background clears and references are complete, you will be contacted when you are ready to volunteer.
*****Mother Seton School and All Home School Groups: Volunteers in these groups must complete all the Virtus requirements that is accepted through the Archdiocese of Baltimore and paid for through your own entity. All Home School Groups or Mother Seton School are separate entities from the parish. If your group uses the facilities through a current registered parishioner who volunteers in a parish ministry, you must provide a list of volunteers for St. Anthony/Our Lady of Mt. Carmel records that comply with the Archdiocese of Baltimore and Virtus requirements.
 ***NOTE: If your Virtus has expired and you have been notified to complete your certification for your 5 year renewal from the Parish Office, please do so at this time. The Archdiocese has strict guidelines we must follow if you are a volunteer in contact with children. If the renewal is not complete by your deadline,  you will be deactivated and removed from the list.