Source: Vatican Media Pope Francis received members of the Italian Federation of Associations for the Deaf at the Vatican today, (Thursday 25 April), and stressed the need for inclusion and a culture of encounter.

When Lauren Teruel Ridloff stepped through the door at Children of Peace School, she said she felt like nothing had changed. “It was a little overwhelming,” said Ridloff, 40, who was last in the school — then known as Holy Trinity School for the Deaf — when she graduated from eighth grade in 1991

Blind father, deaf daughter share lecturing ministry. Minneapolis parish is home to archdiocese's ministry to deaf, hard-of-hearing

Join us for an afternoon of everyone’s favorite game.Fun for the family! Prizes! Two Sessions: $12.50/Session, 10 games(3 cards per game). Individual Cards, $1 or $2 (2 cards per game)

Enjoy breakfast before or after Mass. Includes: French Toast, fruit, Italian or breakfast sausage. Yogurt Cups-25¢. Tickets: Adults, $8; Children under 12, $5. Family of 4 or more living in same household, $25.

The Catholic Deaf, Italian and Neighborhood Communities of our Lady of Mount Carmel are celebrating 80 years! The Festival kicks off with the Liturgy at 10 A.M. followed by a Marian Procession at 11:15 A.M. through the Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood. Festivities include traditional Spaghetti and Meatball dinner, Silent Auction, NEW this year! Beer Garden, Rootbeer Garden & Ice Cream Sunday Bar, Kid’s Games, Bike Drawing, Women's Guild raffle where you could win up to $500! and more! Bring your family and friends! Click above link for details.

Pope Francis communicated more with one hand on June 27 than many in the audience had seen in a long time from a church leader. With a smile on his face and his right arm raised in the air, Francis placed his two middle fingers in his palms and signed “I love you.” It was a message for the dozens of young people from North America and Central America who are both Catholic and deaf, and one that has made the life’s work of the Rev. Joseph Mulcrone well worth it.

A letter from Archbishop Bernard Hebda and a Q&A regarding the bankruptcy settlement were distributed at parishes last weekend. You may view them here.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Women's Guild invites you to attend the 6th Annual Spring Tea. Enjoy a four course meal, beverages, hat parade and prizes for best hats. Tea time attire encouraged. Bring a friend! Adults $15, children 10 and under $5.

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Bring your family and friends. Featuring a special Italian sausage recipe made for Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Breakfast includes Italian sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, toast, coffee and juice. $8 for adults, $5 children under 10 years, $25 for a family (living in same location 1-2 adults).

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Bring your family and friends. Featuring a special Italian sausage recipe made for Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Breakfast includes Italian sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, toast, coffee and juice. $8 for adults, $5 children under 10 years, $25 for a family (living in same location 1-2 adults). Special recipe Italian sausage made for Our Lady of Mount Carmel will also be available for purchase to take home.

Instead, take a 40-day journey to become the-best-version-of-yourself Join our parish Best Lent Ever, a free email program designed to help you have a life-changing Lent. Every day you'll get inspirational videos (video transcription available),practical tips and encouraging stories from Dynamic Catholic team members. Throughout Lent you'll discover how to open your heart to God and do more than just give up chocolate for Lent. Are you ready to have your best Lent ever?

Sunday, October 29, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Featuring a special Italian sausage recipe made for Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Breakfast includes Italian sausage (or sausage patty), scrambled eggs, hash browns, toast, coffee and juice. $8 for adults, $5 children under 10 years, $25 for a family (living in same location 1-2 adults). Special Recipe Italian Sausage to go! Bring home fresh Italian sausage, packages of 5 links, $5!

November 10, 11, & 12. Mark your calendars for this very special weekend retreat. Fr. Depcik is a deaf priest who works for the Archdiocese of Detroit and is responsible for the ministry to the deaf in the city of Detroit and beyond. Fr. Depcik will present "Our Lady of Fatima, What is she all about?"

Are you a young adult Catholic 21-35 years old looking to meet other single and married adults your age? Try, Brats, Brews and Bags. Sponsored by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Young Adults Group. Where: Our Lady of Mount Carmel backyard. Time: 6:30 PM Feast of the Assumption Mass. 7:30 PM-9:00 PM Brats, Brews, Games and Social Time. Cost: $5 donation for food and beverages. Have small children? Child care option available. Newborn to 5 years old. $5 donation per child.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Fall Festival and Spaghetti Dinner will take place on Sunday, September 24, 2017 on the Church grounds. Our Fall Festival is a wonderful opportunity for our parish family to share a fun-filled event with friends and family as well as our local NE Minneapolis community. All are welcome! (Full details in link)

Friends of the Poor began in 1988 as a personal mission of Sister Rose Vu to help orphans and less fortunate children of Vietnam. Over the years, Sister Rose has helped over thousands of orphans, poor and/or disabled families and elderly, and supported hundreds of young adult in their vocation to become future priests and nuns, all throughout Vietnam.

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