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
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Pastoral Calendar
March 2024
March 1: First Friday of the Month
Holy Masses in English (Chapel): 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM (Church)
After 7:00 PM Mass, First Friday Devotions in English
with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 9:00 PM
Confessions from 6:30 PM.
March 2, First Saturday of the Month
Holy Masses in English at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (for the Sunday, Church).
After Holy Mass at 8:00 AM: Militia of The Immaculata (Church, in English)
Confessions from 4:45 PM.
7:00 PM - Holy Mass in Polish (Chapel; with First Saturday Devotion).
7:00 PM - Holy Mass in Spanish (Church; with First Saturday Devotion).
March 3: III Sunday of Lent - Lenten Retreats in English, Day 1-st
Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM; Holy Mass in English at 10:00 AM
Lent devotion “Gorzkie Żale” (in Polish) - after Holy Mass at 12:00 PM
Confessions during each Sunday Holy Mass
March 4: Monday - (Lenten Retreats in English – Day 2-nd)
Holy Masses in English: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (Lenten Retreats) and 7:00 PM (in Polish)
March 5: Tuesday - (Lenten Retreats in English – Day 3-ed)
Holy Masses in English: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (Lenten Retreats) and 7:00 PM (in Polish)
March 6: Wednesday - (Lenten Retreats in English – Day 4-th)
Holy Masses in English: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (Lenten Retreats) and 7:00 PM (in Polish)
March 7: Thursday, The Day of Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation
Holy Masses: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (in English) and 7:00 PM (Church; in Polish)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Confessions: 9:00 PM - 6:00 PM
March 8: Friday
Holy Masses in English (Chapel): 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Station of the Cross (in English - Church): 6:00 PM
Station of the Cross (in Polish - Chapel): 6:00 PM
March 9: Saturday
Holy Masses in English: at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (for the Sunday, Church).
Confessions from 4:45 PM.
March 10: IV Sunday of Lent
Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM; Holy Mass in English at 10:00 AM
Lent devotion “Gorzkie Żale” (in Polish) - after Holy Mass at 12:00 PM
Confessions during each Sunday Mass
March 10 – March 19: St. Joseph Novena
During the novena, the Holy Mass for all intentions offered through the intercession of St. Joseph will be celebrate at 8:00 AM (in English).
March 14: Thursday, The Day of Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation
Holy Masses in English: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM (Church; in Polish);
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Confessions: 9:00 PM - 6:00 PM
March 15, Friday
Holy Masses in English (Chapel): 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Station of the Cross (in English - Church): 6:00 PM
Station of the Cross (in Polish - Chapel): 6:00 PM
March 16: Saturday
Holy Masses in English (Church): at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (for the Sunday).
Confessions from 4:45 PM.
March 17: V Sunday of Lent
Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM; Holy Mass in English at 10:00 AM
Lent devotion “Gorzkie Żale” (in Polish) - after Holy Mass at 12:00 PM
Confessions during each Sunday Mass
March 19: Tuesday: Saint Joseph, Spouse of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Solemnity
Holy Masses: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (in English) and 7:00 PM (in Polish)
March 21: Thursday, The Day of Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation
Holy Masses: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (in English) and 7:00 PM (Church; in Polish)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Confessions: 9:00 PM - 6:00 PM
March 22: Friday
Holy Masses in English (Chapel): 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Station of the Cross (in English - Church): 6:00 PM
Station of the Cross (in Polish - Chapel): 6:00 PM
March 23: Saturday
Holy Masses in English (Church): at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (for the Sunday).
Mass in Polish 7:00 PM; Confessions from 4:45 PM.
February 24: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM; Holy Mass in English at 10:00 AM
Lent devotion “Gorzkie Żale” (in Polish) - after Holy Mass at 12:00 PM
Confessions during each Sunday Mass
March 25: Tuesday: The Annunciation of the Lord, Solemnity
Holy Masses: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (in English) and 7:00 PM (in Polish)
March 27: Wednesday, The Day Lent’s Reconciliation
Holy Masses: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (in English) and 7:00 PM (in Polish)
Confessions: 9:00 PM - 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
March 28: Holy Thursday
7:00 PM - Mass of the Lord’s Supper (in Polish)
After Mass Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11:00 PM (Chapel)
On this day there will be NOT Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession!
March 29: Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)
Stations of the Cross (in English) in Monastery Garden: 2:00 PM:
Stations of the Cross (in Polish) in Monastery Garden: 3:00 PM:
7:00 PM - Good Friday Liturgy (in Polish):
(Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11:00 PM (Church)
First Day of the Divine Marcy Novena
March 30: Holy Saturday / EASTER VIGIL
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Blessing of Easter Baskets from (Church)
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM - Eucharistic Adoration by the Jesus’s Tomb
7:00 PM - Easter Vigil (in Polish)
(NO confession)
March 31: EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
Holy Mass in English at 10:00 AM; Holy Masses in Polish at 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM
(NO confession)
April 1: Monday within the Octave of Easter
Holy Masses: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (in English) and 7:00 PM (in Polish)
April 4: Thursday within the Octave of Easter
Holy Masses: 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM (in English) and 7:00 PM (Church; in Polish)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Confessions: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
April 6: Friday within the Octave of Easter – FIRST FRIDAY
Holy Masses in English (Chapel): 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM (Church)
After 7:00 PM Mass, First Friday Devotions in English
with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 9:00 PM
Confessions from 6:30 PM.
April 6: Saturday within the Octave of Easter – FIRST SATURDAY
Holy Masses in English at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (for the Sunday, Church).
After Holy Mass at 8:00 AM: Militia of The Immaculata (Church, in English)
Confessions from 4:45 PM.
7:00 PM - Holy Mass in Polish (Chapel; with First Saturday Devotion).
7:00 PM - Holy Mass in Spanish (Church; with First Saturday Devotion).
April 6: II Sunday of Easter – SUNADY OF DIVINE MERCY
Holy Masses in Polish: 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM; Holy Mass in English at 10:00 AM
Confessions during each Sunday Mass
3:00 PM - Divine Mercy Devotion (in Polish, Church)
Lent is a time of grace and preparation for Easter. Our special patron in this season is St. Joseph, patron of families. He teaches us fidelity and perseverance at work, selfless love, and responsibility for others and those good deeds which God entrusts to us. From the beginning of the existence of our Order, St. Joseph has been a model for Carmelites, showing us how to serve God and neighbor through prayer, work, and our fraternal life.
The Solemnity od St. Joseph we will celebrate on Tuesday, March 19, so on the days March 11-19 we invite you to join us in the Novena preceding His solemnity. During Holy Mass at 8:00 AM on these days, we will commend to God the intentions which you send to us.
Lenten Retreats (in English): March 3-6
During Holy Mass: Sunday at 10:00 AM; Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 8:00 AM
Station of the Cross: 6:00 PM (in English, Church)
Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and Catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for Initiation into the Church or the renewal of Baptismal Promises at Easter.
Fasting is to be observed by all 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed.
Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, Church law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, the parish priest should be consulted.
Written by Fr. Andrzej Gbur, OCD
Holy Masses
Sunday:
8:30 AM & 12:00 PM - Polish Masses
10:00 AM - English Mass
Confessions during each Sunday Mass
Monday - Friday:
6:00 AM & 8:00 AM - English Masses
7:00 PM - Polish Mass (except Fridays – English Mass!)
Saturday:
5:00 PM - English Mass (Sunday Vigil Mass)
7:00 PM - Polish Mass (I Saturday of the month only!)
Thursday:
Every Thursday - Polish Mass at 7:00 PM (preceded by the Marian Devotion) is celebrated at the church in all intentions recommended to intercession of Our Lady of Ludźmierz
First Friday of the month: 7:00 PM - English Mass with First Friday Devotion
First Saturday of the month: 7:00 PM - Polish Holy Mass with Immaculate Heart of Mary's Devotion (Chapel)
First Saturday of the month: 7:00 PM - Spanish Holy Mass with Immaculate Heart of Mary's Devotion (Church)
CONFESSION:
Confessions during each Sunday Mass
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 4:45 PM
First Fridays: 6:30 PM
DEVOTIONES:
Thursday: All-day adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Church)
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM ended by the Marian Devotion at 7:00 PM (in Polish)
Fatima Devotion: Every 13-th, from May to October:
7:00 PM (Church; in English)
First Friday Devotion: after Holy Mass at 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM (in English)
Devotions (in Polish only) after 7:00 PM (Polish Masses):
Devotions (in Polish only) at 6:30 PM (before Polish Masses at 7:00 PM):
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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