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Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a Catholic faith community in Coorparoo, in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.  The parish has been in the care of the Carmelite Friars since 1937.    
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IMPORTANT DATES
​ 26th May
  • National Sorry Day
30th May
  • Carmel Cellars CCR 7.30pm
1st/2nd June
  • Rite of Presentation at all Masses for  First Holy Communion 
2nd June
  • Family Mass 8.30am followed by Sausage Sizzle
3rd June
  • St Vincent de Paul 7.30pm CCR
5th June
  • Mass of Anointing 10am
​6th June
  • Family Activity Session for  First Holy Communion 6.30pm 
    ​in the school hall
7th June
  • OLMC Whole School Pentecost Mass 9am in the Church
8th June
  • Marriage Encounter Workshop 
  • Deanery Trivia Night 7.15pm
COMMUNITY NEWS
FOOD FOR THOUGHT FROM OUR FIRST CARMEL CONVERSATION
On May 1st, approximately thirty parishioners gathered for the first in our series of Carmel Conversations. A new initiative of the Parish Advisory Council, Carmel Conversations are designed to provide the opportunity to meet in a relaxed atmosphere and talk about issues pertinent to us as a parish community. In our first conversation, so ably facilitated by Carmel Dunne, we explored the aspiration of inclusion.

The discussion was rich and diverse with as many questions raised as answers given. Responses to Carmel’s invitation to explore the notion of inclusion centred on our individual readiness to do so, ways in which we as a parish could be more inclusive, how the broader church speaks of inclusion and ways in which we could reach out to others. Activities such as taking risks, participations, engagement and being intentional in forming community were common to all four themes which emerged.

We were reminded that inclusion is a gift we can give to others; that it is a form of authentic liberation. It does not presuppose or require us to approve of all values and behaviours, but true inclusion does require us to be slow to judge and anchored in a spirituality of humility. We were reminded of the words of Thomas Merton: Inclusion is fostered with great simplicity of heart.

Providing hospitality as a means of welcoming, outreach and growth as a more inclusive community was a recurring comment. To celebrate our Parish Feast Day we intend to do just that. All are invited to come together at 10am on 21st July for Mass in the school hall which will be followed by a BBQ celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel. You will hear more of these plans in the weeks to come.

Our conversations and explorations of how to become a more inclusive community will continue so that the words of one of our conversationalists become a lived reality. Let all who come to Mt Carmel know that they are loved and never alone.   Join us on July 21st!   Parish Advisory Council
DEANERY TRIVIA NIGHT
You are invited to join us to celebrate our Annual Trivia Night on:
  • Saturday 8th June at the Sts Peter & Pauls Parish Hall, 25 Main Avenue, Bulimba
  • 7.15pm for 7.30pm start.
  • Theme: Queensland
  • $15 per person with tables of 8 people.
​ BYO Nibbles and Alcohol for your table. Water and soft drinks for sale on the night. Raffles & Best Dressed Prizes. Bookings and payment to be made by contacting the Parish office on 3397 1587 or Vince Agius on 0400 848 050 by 30th May. See you there for a little friendly rivalry, as there is a Deanery Trophy to win.