A Message From The Pastor...

Fr. John

Education has many faces. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish School seeks to portray the face of Christ. Our parish's ministry of education is for the purpose of forming our children in the ways of the Gospel. Teaching the mind alone ignores the spiritual and moral development necessary to become fully human. (Read more)

Authentic education seeks to develop the entire person, intellectually, spiritually and morally. Education is not simply imparting knowledge or information but should assist the person to begin the process of transforming knowledge into wisdom. Here at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, our primary purpose is to educate our children in the ways of faith. This means not just making sure they can read or write, but also that they can think. The world is challenging. Our children need to be given the tools necessary to perceive the true structure of reality and to understand the human condition in the light of faith. Our goal is to give them a foundation upon which they can build as they mature. Our hope is that they will realize that our Faith is their inheritance. Choosing Catholic education means choosing a life of faith. This means that what our children learn in school must be modeled at home. The only reason to choose our school is to impart to your child an education in the context of faith formation. We fully expect parents to be integrally involved in the educational process and immersed in the life of the parish. We remain committed to the highest standards of excellence. We are committed to the well being of our children. We are supportive of family life. The greatest gift you can give to your child is a relationship with God. We, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel willingly offer our full resources to help you do just that. May God bless you and your family.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Fr. John



Rev. John M. Bonavitacola

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Prayer to Our Lady of Mount Carmel

O Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Most Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Holy and Singular, who brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining a pure Virgin, assist us in our necessities. O Star of the Sea, help and protect us! Show us that You are our Mother. St. Simon Stock

Our Mission Statement

The role of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is to provide a holistic Catholic Christian environment that serves the soul, mind, and body, of each child. Within this environment, religious traditions are celebrated, intellectual skills are developed, critical thinking is encouraged, and students are prepared to live in and make a vital contribution to a changing society.

Philosophy

We see parents as the primary educators of their children. They develop their children's attitudes, values and moral integrity. The role of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is to provide a holistic Catholic Christian environment that serves the mind, body, and soul of each child. Within this environment, religious traditions are celebrated, intellectual skills are developed, critical thinking is encouraged, and students are prepared to live in and make a vital contribution to a changing society. We recognize and appreciate each individual's significance as a member of a family, parish, and community. Each child is capable of learning and growing, and deserves our love and respect.

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What is Food For Thought?
It's a fundraising program that raises money for OLMC through the sale of gift certificates.

What gift certificates are available?
We offer certificates for 4 supermarkets and approximately 50 other retail stores and restaurants.
An order form is also on our web site.

How does the gift certificate work?
Certificates are available for purchase through the school and after all weekend masses.
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How much does it cost me to participate?
Nothing! If you purchase $100.00, you receive $100.00 in gift certificates.

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You may purchase anything the store has to offer: groceries, alcohol, tobacco,
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Where does the profit go?
The profits support OLMC School and Religious Education. If you purchase scrip equaling $175
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Remember, you already spend this money. Rather than paying cash or writing a check to a store, use that same
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