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Join the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Posted on June 27, 2023
You’re invited to help celebrate the 130th Anniversary of the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, located at 23rd and Augusta Streets in Melrose Park. A Solemn Novena will be prayed nightly from Friday, July 7th, through Saturday, July [read more...]

Hierarchy of Values

Posted on June 26, 2023
In today’s Gospel, Jesus says: He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and he who does not take [read more...]

Closed for the Holiday

Posted on June 26, 2023
The OLW Parish Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Business will resume on Wednesday, July 5th.  

When I Was Hungry…

Posted on June 26, 2023
Sunday, July 9, is our next monthly food drive for St. Mark’s Parish. Drop off non-perishable food at the parish garage from between 9 am and noon. Most-needed items include: pasta noodles & sauce canned tuna & chicken canned vegetables soup [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle: Next Meeting, July 5

Posted on June 26, 2023
Grace Prayer Circle Praying for and with those affected by mental health concerns. Mental Health Ministry On the first Wednesday of each month, the Mental Health Ministry Team will host a Grace Prayer Circle. You can join us as we [read more...]

Peter’s Pence Collection, This Weekend

Posted on June 26, 2023
There will be a Peter’s Pence second collection at all masses this weekend, July 1 & 2… When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, a humanitarian crisis began for Ukrainians, whose lives were shattered by the violence of  war. Many [read more...]

Join Us for Friday Morning Bible Study

Posted on June 26, 2023
You are invited to attend Friday Morning Bible Study, in the Cabrini Room of OLW Parish Center, for opening prayer at 9:30 am. Bible study also meets “live online” via Zoom, and welcomes homebound parishioners and participants outside our geographical [read more...]

Independence Day Fire Safety Tips

Posted on June 26, 2023
If you plan on making fire part of the fun at your holiday gathering, be sure to consider these five tips for preventing burns and other injuries:

Women of All Ages Invited: Blessed, Not Stressed

Posted on June 26, 2023
St. Raymond Parish’s Mom’s Plus group invites you to attend “Blessed, Not Stressed,” with guest speaker Tina Haisman. Come to the Community Room at St. Raymond’s Parish at 7 pm on Thursday, July 20, for an evening of fun, laughs [read more...]