Our Lady of the Mountains Parish Mission Statement
“As children of a loving God, we are called to know Jesus Christ and share Him with others.”
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We will take a break for the summer months of July and August and will start back up after Labor Day. Dates and info will be
forthcoming
Join the Padre Pio Fraternity of the Secular Franciscans on the first Friday of each month after the 8:00 a.m. Mass at the Shrine of Saints Peter and Paul to pray the Rosary for our deceased parishioners and their families.
The rosary is also held each Wednesday at Noon at. St. Mary Church.
Please join us on the first Friday of each month from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Saint Patrick Church for Adoration followed by Benediction. We hope you will join us! All are welcome.
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On Thursday, August 20th, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Church, we welcome “Magic Strings.” The ensemble from Estonia consists of ten extremely talented violinists, ages 10-17. This is a free concert, as are all WAE programs, however, donations are appreciated. Also, any youth, especially violin students, are invited to bring your adult(s) to meet these young violinists the day before, on
Wednesday, August 19th from 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 p.m., at Christ Lutheran Church in LaVale. They will demonstrate their playing,
share about themselves, maybe take questions, followed by a pot-luck supper with the violinists. Adults are asked to bring a
covered dish to share.
“Magic Strings” began in 2012 at the Music School of the Old Town School of Tallinn, where violin teacher Tereza Šmerling’s
students started playing together and never quite stopped. What began as a classroom idea has since taken 30 young musicians to the Royal Albert Hall, Lincoln Center, and a basilica in Florence. The ensemble has toured across Europe, North America, Asia,
and Australia. Their repertoire includes Classical, folk, film music, contemporary works, sometimes all in the same concert,
whether it’s a small or grand performance. In recent years “Magic Strings” has expanded into studio recordings and music
video productions, viewable on YouTube. For more information contact Linda at 301-395-8165
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Our Lady of the Mountains is a drop off spot for Stuff the Bus. Look for the bins at church, or the supplies can be dropped off at the Parish Office. Thanks for your generosity.
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We are starting early again this year, but only in collecting gently used children’s books! We had such a great response last year we thought we would do it again this year.
If you wish to contribute books to this ministry, please drop them off at the Parish Office and we’ll store them until Christmas time. Thank You!
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In honor of the 800th jubilee of the death of St. Francis, Our Lady of the Mountains will be having a votive Mass of St. Francis on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Shrine of Sts. Peter & Paul, starting after Pentecost Sunday. A votive Mass is
celebrating the Mass of a Saint on a day other than the proper feast day. A relic of St. Francis will be available for veneration. The Shrine has been named a pilgrimage sight for this occasion, and a plenary indulgence is available for visiting this Shrine, under
the usual conditions of going to Confession, receiving the Eucharist, and praying for the intentions of the Pope. Come and celebrate this momentous occasion!
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The Office of the Archbishop regarding Archbishop Lori’s new Pastoral Letter.
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MomCo meetings are taking a break until the fall. Have a wonderful summer!
For more details, please check our OLM MomCo Facebook page or reach out to Sara Vance for more information. All moms are welcome! To get involved or help with childcare Contact: Sara Vance at sara.e.vance@gmail.com, Jamie Imes at jamie.imes@archbalt.org, or Monica Beck, mbeck@archbalt.org
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In keeping with his ongoing desire to better support families in the journey of faith, Archbishop Lori has announced his decision to change the standard age of Confirmation in our Archdiocese. Over the course of the next several years, all parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore will undergo a process of transition, shifting from the typical time of Confirmation down to the age of 9 years (roughly 4th grade).
https://www.archbalt.org/faith-formation/im-a-parishioner/
Our parish is not scheduled to begin the phase-in process until the fall of 2027, and it could take several years to complete the change. We will be in communication about when and how this change will unfold in our community. For more information about the upcoming change in Confirmation, please see the “Frequently Asked Questions” page below.
A note on Youth Ministry: As this change takes place, we will not lose sight of the importance of catechesis and accompaniment for our middle and high school youth. In light of relocation of Confirmation preparation, the Archdiocese is also guiding intentional efforts to revitalize and recalibrate youth ministry to the needs and gifts of today’s Gen Z and Gen Alpha young people. More info about these efforts at our local level will be available in the near future.
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To access OLM’s page on Give Central to easily give online please scan the above QR code.
Visit Give Central directly at OLM Give Central Home Page.
You can also mail your offertory directly to the Church Office at 300 East Oldtown Road, Cumberland, MD 21502.
Thank you for your continued support of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish.
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Archdiocese of Baltimore Office of Child & Youth Protection: To report suspected abuse call: (410) 547-5348 or to contact the Victims Assistance Line call: (866) 417-7469.
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