Altar & Rosary Society
Est. 1918
The Altar & Rosary Society is the oldest parish organization at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. When it first began, the Altar & Rosary Society had separate English and Italian-speaking branches, both of which were dedicated to caring for the church altar, making vestments for the priests, general support of the parish, and above all, fostering devotion to the Holy Rosary. The English and Italian branches combined in the 1940s, but our Altar & Rosary Society continues much of its original ministry.
Men’s Club
Est. 1953
With the advent of Mt. Carmel High School, Father Thomas LoCascio, OSM, pastor, solicited the entire parish for interested men to organize and join the Mt. Carmel Father’s Club. Its purpose as a support organization was to proliferate both the athletic and academic programs of our schools and assist them financially. After the schools closed, it became the Men’s Club and turned its attention to church programs. Today, the Men’s Club helps with the annual Feast and La Prima Domenica: Mass in Italian in addition to its own fundraisers, the annual golf and bocce tournaments.
Alumni Association
Est. 2011
Did you attend Mt. Carmel Grade School, Junior High, High School, Catechism, or RCIA? If so, you’re invited to join our Alumni Association!
Servite Secular Order
Est. 1933
The Third Order of Servites (or Servite Secular Order) is devoted to seeking Christian perfection while living in the world in accordance with the spirit of the Servite Order. Spiritual in nature, it promotes devotion to Our Mother of Sorrows and to the Dolor Rosary. Father Julius A. Porcellini began the Servite Secular Order at Mt. Carmel on the occasion of the seventh centenary of the Order of Servites.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Est. 2006
Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, an international Catholic lay organization, brings together men and women to provide person-to-person assistance for individuals and families experiencing poverty and suffering in our community. Organized locally, these men and women - who are known as Vincentians - provide tangible assistance for those in need without regard to their ethnicity, race, gender, age, religious affiliation, or any other factor.
Young Parishioners
Est. 2017
Our parish is growing with new young adult parishioners registering regularly, not to mention the existing members that have grown up and received their sacraments here at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. From college age to second careers or newlyweds to young families, there is an opportunity to join a vibrant young adult community within our parish.