Welcome to the Discalced Carmelite Fathers in Munster, Indiana
Welcome to the Discalced Carmelite Fathers in Munster, Indiana
"I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty."
1 Krl 19, 10
Upcoming Events
Guidelines
for those who would like to participate
in the public holy mass:
From the beginning of January 2021, you DO NOT NEED AN INVITATION to participate in all Holy Masses.
No Confession during Sunday Holy Masses
We thank you for your understanding,
patience and cooperation.
January 2021 pastoral program
January 1: Solemnityof Mary, Mother of God
Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Holy Masses in English: 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM
On this day there WILL NOT be Confessions and will not be First Friday Devotion.
January 2: First Saturday of the Month
Holy Masses in English: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Mass in Polish with First Saturday devotion at 7:00 PM
Confessions: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
January 3: Sunday, Epiphany of The Lord
Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Holy Masses in English: 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM
No Confessions
January 7: Thursday
Holy Masses in English: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM
Holy Mass in Polish: 7:00 PM
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Confessions: 9:00 PM - 6:00 PM
January 9: Saturday
Holy Masses in English: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Confessions: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
January 10: Sunday, Baptism of The Lord
Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Holy Masses in English: 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM
No Confessions
January 14: Thursday
Holy Masses in English: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM
Holy Mass in Polish: 7:00 PM
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Confessions: 9:00 PM - 6:00 PM
January 16: Saturday
Holy Masses in English: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Confessions: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
January 17: II Sunday in Ordinary Time
Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Holy Masses in English: 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM
No Confessions
January 21: Thursday
Holy Masses in English: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM
Holy Mass in Polish: 7:00 PM
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Confessions: 9:00 PM - 6:00 PM
January 22: Friday – Day of Prayer for the legal Protection of Unborn Children
Holy Masses in English: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM
Holy Mass in Polish: 7:00 PM
January 23: Saturday
Holy Masses in English: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Confessions: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
January 24: III Sunday in Ordinary Time
Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Holy Masses in English: 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM
No Confessions
January 28: Thursday
Holy Masses in English: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM
Holy Mass in Polish: 7:00 PM
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Confessions: 9:00 PM - 6:00 PM
January 30: Saturday
Holy Masses in English: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Confessions: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
January 31: IV Sunday in Ordinary Time
Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Holy Masses in English: 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM
No Confessions
Celebrating the Jubilee of the 70th anniversary of our monastery
A group of Polish Discalced Carmelite friars (Barefoot Carmelites) who, after the turmoils of World War II, found themselves in the US, set out to found a new monastery. Exactly on December 29, 1949, upon securing a permission from Bishop John Noll to open a private chapel (the beginnings of the future monastery), they celebrated their first mass in the house purchased for this purpose in Hammond.
Shortly afterwards, on January 17, 1950, we received a decree from the Holy See approving the foundation of the Polish monastery of the Discalced Carmelites. In 1952, the monastery was eventually relocated to Munster.
To us this is a very special occasion for thankfulness that we would like to celebrate with all of you throughout 2020.
Holy Masses
ATTENTION!
Change in our Mass schedule
beginning January 1, 2019
From the beginning of the New Year 2019, there will no longer be a Latin Mass at our shrine. In its place, each Saturday there will be a 5:00 PM Mass in English (fulfilling Sunday obligation), and as always, there will be the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance from 4:45 PM.
Sunday:
8:30 am & 12:00 pm - Polish Masses
10:00 am - English Mass
Monday - Saturday:
6:00 & 8:00 am - English Masses
Monday - Friday:
7:00 pm - Polish Mass;
After 7:00 pm Polish Masses:
in May - May Devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary
In June - Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
In October - Rosary
In November - Prayers for the souls
Tuesday:
Every Tuesday - Polish Mass at 7:00 pm is celebrated at the church in all intentions, at the presence of the famous figure of Our Lady of Ludźmierz and recommended to Her intercession.
Thursday:
7:00 pm - Polish Mass with Mary's Devotion
All-day adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Every Thursday between the Holy Masses at 8:00 am and 7:00 pm - the quiet adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the chapel of the Mother of Mercy. Thursday evening Mass in Polish is preceded by the Marian Devotion.
Saturday:
5:00 pm - English Mass
Confession: During Mass and all Sunday Masses.
First Saturday of the month:
7:00 pm - Polish Mass with Immaculate Heart of Mary's Devotion
Our Shrine
The beauty of Mount Carmel and the spiritual traditions of this place are the reasons why in the thirteenth century our religious family is born in the Church. Surrounding peace and solitude, meditation on the Word of God and work are the values uniting the hermits of Carmel around Mary, their sister and mother. In the sixteenth century thanks to the efforts of Saint Teresa of Jesus and Saint John of the Cross, we focus on new aspects and a special tasks related to the teaching of prayer. Today we do it in various ways through: retreats, days of recollection, catechesis, scientific and publishing activities, running retreat homes, parishes and sanctuaries as well as missionary work.
In all of this, however, we are called above all to prayer which is life, and to teaching life to be a prayer!
Our Saints:
Saint Teresa of Jesus
Saint John of the Cross
You Are Invited
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